Ciao! Today we learned about food, cars, language, holidays and artists from Italy! Mrs. M and I shared some of our favorite places in Italy and the students furthered explored the landmarks. They chose one place in Italy to put on their travel wish list! 🇮🇹 Dr. Alejandro Rivera

Last stop, Africa! We learned about Nigeria and South Africa. We went on safari, learned about Kwanzaa and made mkekas. Mr. DiBono (my husband) was happy to show and tell about our real life safari experience! 🐅🐘🦓 Dr. Alejandro Rivera

School should be a place kids want to go. Adults too. Don’t forget to have fun.

We made it back in time for Christmas and New Year’s Eve in NY! Happy New Year! Looking forward to a wonderful 2024 with this special group. ✨ Dr. Alejandro Rivera

We had a totally awesome time celebrating the 80th day of school! We reviewed 80s snacks, compared fashion from then and now and rocked out to 80s music! We are 80 days smarter! 🎸 Dr. Alejandro Rivera

Thank you to all of the families that joined us for this year’s Curriculum Night! The first graders were excited to welcome their parents into the classroom. We had a wonderful time playing math games that can also be used at home! Dr. Alejandro Rivera George A. Jackson Elementary School

Code to the moon! 🌕 George A. Jackson Elementary School Dr. Alejandro Rivera

Thank you so much to Alessandra’s mom for being our secret reader! She shared a wonderful story about Italy and taught us about their family and some traditions. We loved having her! 🇮🇹Dr. Alejandro Rivera George A. Jackson Elementary School

Thank you to Kyla’s family for visiting our classroom today. The students learned about Chinese and Jewish holidays and traditions. It is so important to learn what makes every culture unique while learning how much they also have in common! Such a special visit! Dr. Alejandro Rivera

100 days smarter! ✏️📚 Dr. Alejandro Rivera

Thank you Danielle Melia for setting up another wonderful #WorldReadAloudDay at Jackson! Dr. Alejandro Rivera

Thank you to Vinay’s mom for visiting our class today! We learned about Brazil, Indian culture and their family traditions. We loved dancing the Samba! 💚💙 Dr. Alejandro Rivera George A. Jackson Elementary School

After learning about other countries, 1st graders used PebbleGo & Epic to create travel guides for the country their families are from. Today they hosted an amazing showcase for families! Ms. Hammond & Mrs. Theissen’s Class are incredible! Capstone 📚 Epic for Kids Dr. Alejandro Rivera eric sundberg

These wonderful first graders held a Cultural Showcase to celebrate their heritage! They wrote Travel Guides and designed Heritage Dolls. Thank you Danielle Melia for helping us research each country and Mrs. Theissen’s Class class for collaborating! Dr. Alejandro Rivera

Today we held our Cultural Showcase inspired by AHammond and with the help of Danielle Melia. The students were proud to share their projects, research reports and heritage dolls!

Thank you to Sarah’s mom and sister for visiting our classroom today! We learned so much about Pakistan and your rich heritage. Dr. Alejandro Rivera

Miraya’s mom taught us all about India today! We learned about different regions and which foods and holidays are specific to those regions. It was such an informative and special visit! Dr. Alejandro Rivera

Our winter craft was picture perfect! Thank you to the parents that helped make this possible! ❄️ Dr. Alejandro Rivera

We loved having Deeva’s mom visit our classroom today! She taught us the story behind Holi and let us explore with colors! Dr. Alejandro Rivera

We were inspired by Walt Disney’s curiosity! We waited patiently for the Magic Kingdom to open, loved riding the rides and worked as Imagineer’s to create our own! We used map skills to help us navigate through the park & had a blast doing it! It was a magical day!✨ Dr. Alejandro Rivera