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The Colin Powell School is proud to announce one of our Fifth Grade students, Nia, has been chosen as a winner in the 2023 Species on the Edge Art & Essay Contest. She was chosen as the 1st Place winner for Hudson County. What a tremendous accomplishment. Congratulations Nia!

Ms. Martinez's and Ms. Shaw's Third Grade classes, at the Colin Powell School, finished reading The Chocolate Touch. They used their math skills to measure ingredients, in teams and bake cookies in the cafeteria. What a way to make a connection between what they read and life skills.

Please be advised Dining Services has produced their seasonal newsletter from Chartwells. There are very important highlights concerning the focus of raising student interest in fruit as well as vegetable consumption by increasing the usage of locally grown food and much more. Thank you for taking the time to review.

Colin Powell's Third Grade Students became jewelers with their Lucky Leprechaun Gratitude Bracelets during Saint Patrick's Day. They became familiar with measurements and patterns with their Art Teacher, Mrs. Woods. In addition, they also learned what it means to be lucky to have someone.

The Colin Powell Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students celebrated St. Patrick's Day by wearing green. We also had the honor to celebrate Mrs. Franco for being recognized as the "Irish-American Woman of the Year."

Stories are what make the world go round. Colin Powell's, Mrs. Cifarelli explored folktales, traditional and new, from Ireland to China, with her Fourth Grade Classes.

Mrs. Morsella's Kindergarten Class at Colin Powell were investigating spring budding branches. They will find the answers to the following questions. Will they continue to grow in our class? What is needed for something to grow?

This week, Colin Powell’s K-2nd Graders participated in “Anything Goez Day.” It was an exciting afternoon of games and activities for both students and the faculty. They truly enjoyed the experience.

On Monday, the Colin Powell School kicked off Read Across America Week. Specifically, the students in Ms. Birne’s First Grade class brought in their favorite snack to eat while reading their favorite book. It was an educational and enjoyable experience.

After studying different people for Black History Month, Mrs. Alvarez's Second Grade Class at Colin Powell, wrote about the most inspiring story they learned. It was a truly educational experience for them.