CHP Virtual Academy Begins!
Virtual Learning and Teaching from Preschool through Grade 8

Cedar Hill Prep School learning does not stop just because school is closed. Our students are immersed in learning with their classmates in the CHP Virtual Academy. 
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Preschool - Kindergarten News
Preschool Virtual Learning Day 1

Mrs. Holstein starts teaching Preschoolers the first day of the virtual classroom.
Preschoolers Virtual Academy

Preschoolers engaged in their regular school routine via virtual learning. The children enjoyed seeing each other and continuing their daily routine with the guidance of their parents as the teachers taught virtually. Read More
Virtual Scavenger Hunt in Preschool

Preschoolers participated in a virtual Scavenger Hunt game today. With the help of their parents, children were asked to find the following items in their home: one stuffed animal; a book with the letter A; something round; something that's green; and a toy with wheels. The children were given 10 minutes to search their house for these items and return back to our virtual learning with the items they found. Each child was so eager to share their items with everyone. Read More
Preschool 'Be Kind" Wall

During the school year, Preschoolers were caught doing random acts of kindness without being asked. So, the teachers created a "Be Kind Wall" to recognize the children's positive behavior.  Every time a teacher caught one of their students helping another totally on their own and without being asked, that child received a "Be Kind" award. As the year went on, our certificates on the wall grew and grew. When the school had to close due to the corona virus, the parents were asked to inform us when they saw their children doing random acts of kindness and let us know so we could still present them with the certificates. Without skipping a beat, parents are reporting that our little Preschoolers are showing their kindness to their siblings and parents at home. Here is our continuously growing "Be Kind" wall. Read More
Preschool Art Class

In Art, Preschool heard a mythical story about a Leprechaun and his pot of gold. The students learned about how the Shamrock, or a four leaf clover, brings good luck. With St. Patrick's Day on its way, Preschool created their own stained glass inspired shamrocks using only tissue paper and transparent paper. We are hoping that these Shamrocks will bring us good luck this year! Read More
Pre-Kindergarten A's First Week of
Virtual Learning

Pre-Kindergarten A had a successful week with our virtual learning. The children were so excited to sign on every morning and greet their teachers and friends. We even went on a scavenger hunt. We used our binoculars as we looked through our homes to find something that begins with the letter of the week. The children found a mango, a marker, a mask, a mannequin, a mug, a monster truck, a marshmallow, a man, a girl named Maya, and a MOM. Any clue what the letter of the week was?    
Pre-Kindergarten B Starts Virtual Learning

Mrs. Davidson and Ms. Richardson's class started week 2 of virtual learning with a birthday celebration. Murphy is Mrs. Davidson's dog, and he has been part of our class since September. Murphy is now 5 years old, and every child in our class made Murphy a cupcake. Murphy was one happy dog!

Pre-Kindergarten B Starts Virtual Learning

Pre-Kindergarten B was off to great start with online teaching! Ms. Loria and
Ms. Boyce were missing only one student.
Pre-Kindergarten Virtual Crazy Hair Day

Pre-Kindergarten had another great "virtual" school week. Here we are celebrating Crazy Hair Day. Even Murphy, our favorite class dog, joined in on the fun. 
Pre-Kindergarten "Price is Right"

One of the many highlights of the Pre-Kindergarten A classroom is playing the game “The Price is Right.” We play this game at the end of each month. The children answer questions about our monthly calendar, and once they answer correctly they choose a prize from our prize box. Given our current situation, we had to be a bit more creative with our prize box this month. A sheet with a picture of each prize was emailed to every student. The children had to choose one prize they would like to win and either cut it out or print the name of the prize on a piece of paper. When a student answered a question correctly, he or she shared the prize chosen with the rest of the class. This was so much fun and a great lesson in using our imaginations. Read More
Kindergarten and Grade 4 Celebrate Read Across America

On Monday, March 2nd, in honor of Dr. Seuss, Kindergarten celebrated his birthday with Read Across America!! As tradition has it, Grade 4 students put on their Dr. Seuss hats and visited with the Kindergarten children to read Dr. Seuss books. The Kindergarten students wore their special hats too and celebrated throughout the day with fun filled Dr. Seuss learning activities! As Dr. Seuss says,  " The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." Great job Kindergarten and Grade 4 !   Read More
Kindergarten Virtual Learning

Our Kindergarten children are immersed in the virtual world of learning and having fun doing this together! The children are virtually engaged academically and socially. During snack time and lunch time, they continue by sitting in the comfort of their own home while having exciting conversations and play dates! As educators, the secret is to find different ways to keep our kids engaged and excited about learning. Our Kindergarteners have adapted so well! Go Kindergarten A and Kindergarten B!   Read More
Elementary News
Grade 1 Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Program
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2 — Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Grade One celebrated their March D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) by reading Dr. Seuss books. Students wore 'cat in the hat' hats as they read his thoroughly entertaining books and participated in Read Across America . A lot of their parents joined the First Graders in honoring Dr. Seuss, who is known for using fun rhymes, silly words, and colorful characters in his books. We love reading Dr. Seuss books! Read More
Grade 1 Virtual Lesson

Grade One students have been discussing onomatopoeia words in poetry. Onomatopoeia is a word that sounds like the common sound the object is describing, for example, jingle, ding and boom! The students watched a video The ABC of Onomatopoeia and read a poem called  Plink, Plink, Plink by Eric Ode. Each student brought an instrument to the Zoom meeting to make sounds like the words in the video and poem. Everyone enjoyed this activity very much ....lots and lots of smiles! 
Grade 1 Virtual Water Cycle Lesson

Grade One learned about the water cycle. Being in a virtual classroom did not stop them from being creative. They had a fun time using materials from home to make their water cycle posters! The children were so excited about doing these projects independently and sharing them with their friends online.  
Grade 2 March D.E.A.R. Program

Grade Two welcomed parents to visit our classrooms for our monthly D.E.A.R. program. In honor of Dr. Seuss, the children were excited to wear their Dr. Seuss hats and spend some quality reading time with a favorite Dr. Seuss book. The children also had some time to share a book with a parent or classmate. Each year, the children enjoy revisiting old classics such as The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham ! The children and family members look forward to this program each month! Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Read More
Grade 2 Virtual Learning

The Grade Two virtual classroom is off to a great start. The children have adapted readily to the technology, maneuvering easily between different classes. Each day, they join with enthusiasm and with smiles on their faces, starting with a positive moment to reinforce habits of the mind, as well as a reminder to take care of minds, bodies and hearts! The curriculum continues to unfold with the help of slide presentations, whiteboards, and engaging online videos, songs and stories. Among the students, humor persists as they eagerly share jokes and riddles with one another. Class traditions persist as well, as we recently celebrated our first virtual class birthday.
Grade 1 and 2 Celebrate Dr. Seuss!

Grades One and Two celebrated Dr. Seuss Day by reading across grade levels. The children read in small groups and shared some of their favorite Dr. Seuss books. Both grades benefited from reading alongside their partners. The time spent reading was a fun and engaging way to read together and share some laughter to celebrate the work of Dr. Seuss. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Read More
Grade 3 D.E.A.R. Program

On Thursday March 5th, Grade Three participated in DEAR, Drop Everything and Read. Students and parents enjoyed their lunches and some silent reading time. This is a time set aside to recharge and get lost in a book. Great job, third graders!
Grade 3 Mystery Reader

Third graders welcomed a mystery reader to their classroom. Mr. Bishwanath Sahoo, Vihaan's dad, read Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock  by Sheila Bair. This book is about twin brothers, Rock and Brock, who are as different as two twins can be. Thank you very much for reading to us, Mr. Bishwanath Sahoo! Read More
Grades 3 Celebrates Read Across America with the Preschool and PreKindergarten

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” March 2nd is Read Across America Day , a national celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday.  The first event was held seventeen years ago! Since then, it has been celebrated in schools all over the country. On March 2nd, 3rd graders read to the Preschool and Prekindergarten students. The younger children enjoyed books such as "Green Eggs and Ham," "Wacky Wednesday," and "Oh, The Places You'll Go." Students enjoyed wearing their colorful hats and even received Dr. Seuss stickers for the celebration! Great job third graders! Read More


Grade 3 Starts Virtual Learning

Third grade welcomed the students to the world of virtual learning. The students and teachers wore green since they were also celebrating St. Patrick's Day! 

Grade 3 Virtual Mystery Reader

The closing of schools did not stop third graders from enjoying the company of the mystery reader. Since the school is offering instructions on Zoom, third graders welcomed the mystery reader virtually. The students were surprised by Ritu Anand, Kiara's mom. She read a wonderful book called  Lovely Beasts: The Surprising Truth' by  Kate Gardner . This captivating book invites the reader to look beyond their first impressions at the awe-inspiring animals in the wild. After all, it’s best not to judge a beast until you understand its full, lovely life. The students loved her animated reading. Thank you for being our first ever virtual mystery reader. We look forward to welcoming a few more mystery readers this year! Read More
Grade 4 Celebrates Read Across America

Adorned in their Dr. Seuss hats, Grade 4 students visited with their Kindergarten friends on March 2nd to celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Day . Excitement buzzed around the Kindergarten rooms as the 4th graders read to the Kindergartners. Each year, the 4th graders are so surprised when some of the Kindergartners then read to them!   Read More

Grade 4 Enjoys Another D.E.A.R. Lunch

On March 4th, Grade 4 enjoyed another D.E.A.R. lunch. Coupled with lunch and a good book, the students settled in for a relaxing time of reading and munching. Thank you to Maya-Rachel’s father and Sophia’s mother for joining in the fun! Read More
Grade 4 French Project “Les Monuments de Paris“

 The students in Grade 4 got very excited about their projects. They had to pick out of a hat and some of them closed their eyes, hoping for a miracle to get their favorite! The monuments in the hat, La Tour Eiffel; Le Musee de Louvre; L’Arc de Triomphe; Le Centre Pompidou; Le Musee d’Orsay; Le Palais de Versailles; Le Palais Omnisports De Berry- Paris/ L’Accro Hotel; Le Parc de Villette-Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie ; Le Sacre Coeur; Le Notre Dame de Paris; La Place de la Concorde et L’Obelisque de Luxor. 

They completed their projects with great pride and enjoyed presenting to their peers. They learned many interesting facts about each monument and compared them to historical events. Some students were able to share their personal experiences of their trips to Paris and visits to the monuments. Students also did a cross-curriculum activity in Art and had the opportunity to build and paint their monument. It was a challenging but rewarding experience. Bravo Grade 4 ! Merci, Ms. Wisniewski!
Grade 4 Zooms in on Virtual Learning!

Adorned in green for St. Patrick’s Day, Grade 4 students entered their virtual classrooms thrilled to see and interact with one another. They have adapted very well to their new experience, learning to negotiate the sometimes “glitchy” technology with a sense of humor and patience…as they “travel” from one class to another…always putting forth a tremendous effort to ensure that their virtual learning experience does not lose a beat...and even celebrated 2 "virtual" birthdays! Happy Birthday Aarnaa and Jesintha!
Great job Grade 4!!! Read More
Middle School News
Ms. Galiano is Walking on Sunshine as Middle School Virtual Academy Begins
Middle School Students did such a great job as they began their virtual class. It was so nice seeing all the students interact with each other and their teachers. Watch as Ms. Galiano is walking on sunshine with happiness because of how well their virtual learning is progressing.


Grade 5 Virtual Health Class

The 5th-grade girls and Ms.Tierney made healthy tea and shared our healthy ingredients that boost our immune systems in Health class!

"Pay It Forward" Grade 8 Math Exponent Lesson

8th grade Math students have been learning about exponential function behavior, how to read and plot exponential graphs and, most importantly, how to read and analyze the daily updated graphs related to the Corona Virus. The students are seeing first hand how mathematics can help in developing a greater awareness of the complexity and rapid spread of the virus, and how Math drives macro decisions such as social distancing and flattening the curve. Most recently, they also saw how viruses spread and how doing 'good deeds' for one another can spread. In an activity titled "Pay It Forward," students were graphing exponentially and calculating the total number of good deeds done over 21 days. For example, If each person did 3 good deeds, and then each of those individuals in turn did 3 good deeds, it would accumulate to over 15 billion good deeds...in just 3 weeks! And that is the "power of exponents".

This is their Senior year at CHP, and they dearly miss being physically present at school. However, the kids are thriving and continue to engage in virtual learning through Zoom, and always look forward to being with their peers, albeit through a computer screen. 
The CHP teachers and staff are gearing up to spread positive energy before the virtual teaching begins!
CHP FAMILIES - SHARE THE SPIRIT, KEEP THE SPIRIT, EMBRACE THE SPIRIT WE NEED TO BE A COMMUNITY AND BE TOGETHER TO FIGHT COVID-19.
(No copyright infringement intended. Music: "Can't Stop That Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. All materials used property of their respective owners.)
CHP Does Not Take the Day Off
In order to provide the highest level of education possible, CHP students engage in their normal classroom activities on the browser extension ZOOM. Through this app, the students are able to see and talk to their peers and teachers. Teachers are continuing with their lesson plans and are adapting to the online classroom.
Guided Imagery Activity: The Guidance Counselor Virtual Lesson
Kindergarteners read a book on being a good friend and one on dealing with feeling worried. Afterwards, Kindergarteners completed a mini progressive relaxation activity catered to their age group. They closed their eyes (as you can see in some pics below) and thought of a scene that made them feel calm and relaxed. They talked about what they saw, felt, tasted, who was there with them, etc. Putting themselves completely into the scene helped them enter a deep sense of relaxation. Progressive relaxation was taught to some of the seventh graders and 3rd graders. Progressive muscle relaxation helps you recognize the difference between tension and relaxation in each of the major muscle groups.  Read More



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Staff Birthdays
Cedar Hill Prep celebrated quite a few birthdays in March. Coach Griggs, Ms. Cheyanne Daniel, Ms. Donna Pizzapi, Mrs. Gadaleta, Mrs. Patel and Mrs. Whalen celebrated their birthdays this month. Since Cedar Hill Prep transitioned to virtual teaching during this month, the students continued to sing to the staff members virtually to acknowledge their birthdays. Happy birthday staff members!
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April 6 - 9
National French Exams: Grade 6-8

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April 20
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April 21
Science Fair
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