Students from Grades 5-8 Attend the New York State School Music Association Solo Festival

During the last two weekends, David Finch (Lenape Elementary Band Director), Nicole Foti (High School Choir Director), Sam Newsome (High School Band Director), and Sonja Nosovsky (Middle School Band Director) sent 118 students from Grades 5-8 to the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) solo festival. Click to learn more!

Arm-of-the-Sea Assembly

Grade 4 students had a blast with a special show by Arm-of-the-Sea! From mind-blowing science to mesmerizing music and puppetry, they embarked on a journey underground, discovering the magic of plants, the dance of fungi and roots, and the incredible world of soil microbes. 

Cross-Grade Connections

Rachel Fisher and Amy Gogerty’s Grade 5 class at Lenape Elementary have become pen pals with Nicole Schofield's Kindergarten and Grades 1-2 classes at Duzine. Click to read all about it!

Earth Day Art

Morgan Profaci's Grade 5 art class celebrated Earth Day in style by taking their creativity outdoors and painting stunning birch trees!

Grade 3 Class Inspired By Professional Landscaper

Linda Sinforoso and Joanna Wilcox’s Grade 3 class had a professional landscaper visit and teach the students how to germinate seeds. It was the perfect culminating activity to their plant life cycle unit! The students planted grass and sunflower seeds, and have been enjoying watching them grow more and more everyday.

Poetry Readings for Grade 3 Classes

We were honored to welcome Zoe White, a gifted poet and proud Lenape parent, to our Grade 3 classes at Lenape Elementary! Our students were captivated by Zoe's beautiful words and inspiring storytelling. Thank you for sharing your talent and enriching our learning environment, Zoe!

Side-by-Side Band Jam

Student-led ensembles from the High School band recently visited with Lenape's Grade 5 band. Click to read all about it!

Readers Theater

Lenape Elementary School held a captivating Reader's Theater event last week. Teachers brought stories to life, donning an array of fantastic costumes that added an extra sprinkle of magic to their performances. Here’s to our amazing educators, who go above and beyond every day!

Lenape Elementary Student Participates in the Future Engineers Program by NASA

Grade 4 student earned a virtual call with NASA experts, including an engineer who works on the Mars Rovers! Click to read more about it!

Astronomy Professor Visits with Grade 3 Students

An out-of-this-world experience for our third graders. Click to read all about it!

Reading is fun at Lenape Elementary!

Learning Native American Clay Techniques

Morgan Profaci’s art class is creating coil pottery inspired by Native American clay techniques. How cool is that?

Grade 5 Natural Disaster Projects

Grade 5 students led by teachers Elaine Thomas and Kristin Lown delved into the world of natural disasters for a recent research project. Covering everything from mudslides to tornadoes to hurricanes, these young scholars delivered their findings in a live showcase with enthusiasm, expertise, and creativity. A big shoutout to all the families who joined us to witness the impressive presentations!

Pop Art for A Good Cause

Morgan Profaci’s Grade 5 students are working on food-inspired pop art for a good cause! After being submitted to Square 1 Art, the students' delightful designs will be recreated on a variety of keepsakes to raise funds for the Duzine/Lenape Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

Investigating Primary Sources

Trina Naclerio's Grade 4 class is delving deep into the history of Jim Crow laws. Naclerio transformed her classroom into an enlightening gallery walk. Stations were populated with compelling primary sources that challenged students to discern the rights being restricted in each example. Engaging in thoughtful exploration, the students undertook an insightful journey through history.

Skills and Drills in Physical Education Class

Lenape Elementary Coaches Dal Veeder and Bill DeFino brought their passion and expertise to physical education class, guiding students through basketball drills and honing those skills on the court. The students had a blast while staying active and learning the value of teamwork!

Grade 4 Creates Native American Projects

Trina Naclerio's Grade 4 students at Lenape Elementary have created beautiful and inspiring Native American Projects. Each project is a celebration of culture, history, and creativity. Hats off to these young minds for their outstanding work!

The Harlem Wizards Bring Magic with an Engaging and Interactive Assembly

Robert Young (aka "Smooth") from the Harlem Wizards brought his A-game to Lenape Elementary School for a jaw-dropping interactive assembly.

Popsicle Stick Snowmen

No snow? No problem! Creative minds were in full swing at Lenape Elementary as our talented students created popsicle stick snowmen.

Grade 4 S.T.E.A.M. Challange

Meredith Oppenheimer and Erin Bulson’s Grade 4 class recently embarked on an exciting S.T.E.A.M. challenge, delving into the world of reindeer. Click to read more!