Students in our primary schools have had a unique opportunity to connect with peers from another school. As part of their authentic assessment in English Language Arts, grade 2 students have been corresponding with same-grade peers from several states, including students from New Hyde Park Long Island, NY. This experience
Marzolf students and staff walked a total of 352 miles for their annual Kindness Walk during Autism Acceptance Month, putting their best foot forward for kindness. Students partnered with their Friendship Friday class to walk a mile while learning more about one another, kindness, the importance of acceptance and inclusion,
This spring, our primary schools will host interactive sessions for incoming kindergarteners and their parents, sharing information and tools to prepare for kindergarten.
On March 6, Marzolf Primary School hosted their annual Book Prom. This school-wide event provides students with the opportunity to participate in literature-based activities with cross grade level peers. They celebrated and shared their love of books with one another through connecting literature with art, music, and STEM. Activities included
Our K-3 students are diving into the rich history and culture of Black leaders, artists, and storytellers with their Specials Teachers. Through inspiring books, creative art projects, and lively dance activities, they’re learning, moving, and celebrating the contributions of Black history in a fun and meaningful way.
A huge thank you to the Shaler Area High School Japanese Club for visiting Marzolf Primary and helping our first-graders learn how to read and write their names in Japanese! They took the time to translate each student’s name onto special bookmarks and taught them simple origami folds. This experience
January 5, 2025 Dear Shaler Area Families, The Shaler Area School District is closely monitoring the weather forecast for Sunday night into Monday that could produce 3-6 inches of snow accumulation locally according to the National Weather Service (NWS). We are working closely with our Transportation Contractor, ABC Transit, and
In December, Marzolf Primary School students spread holiday cheer by singing Christmas carols for the residents at Fair Oaks Senior Living! The visit delighted students and residents alike, as they got to interact and enjoy each other’s company. It’s always inspiring to see our students giving back to the community
In November, first-grade students from Marzolf Primary enjoyed an exciting and cultured day. First, they attended a field trip to Heinz Hall to see Danbi. They had a special treat of seeing the author, Anna Kim, who shared with the audience how her experience of immigrating to the U.S. from
Students’ artistic ambitions rose as they constructed their own balloon floats for a Primary School Thanksgiving Parade. Marzolf students learned about the Macy’s Day parade and its balloons in the story Balloons over Broadway. In the library, the students rolled up their sleeves and unleashed their imaginations, creating balloons based
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