Student Life – Colonial Times

Fourth graders are pumped for their band concert

By Ryan Feldman, Staff Reporter

February 2, 2020

COLONIAL SCHOOL — The fourth graders are pumped for the band concert. Mr. Andrew Dolgan is in charge of the the band. There are 65 people in the band. "I am really excited for the band concert," said Aviv Eliezer (4M). ...

Some students aren’t fans of indoor recess

By Shylah Horan, Staff Reporter

February 2, 2020

Some students like indoor recess, and some students do not. Indoor recess happens when the weather is bad outside. Many students have fun during indoor and outdoor recess. Alexis Cullen (3L) said, "Sometimes it's good...

Third grade Girl Scouts going on trip to Broadway musical ‘Wicked’ on Feb. 8

February 2, 2020

Kids walk to school to help the earth, are dropped off and even meet friends at another school

By Roman Katchoura, Staff Reporter

January 26, 2020

COLONIAL SCHOOL — Some kids drive to school and some walk. "My mom drives me to the middle school, then I walk to school with my friends," said Scarlett Gristina. "I like walking with my friends." "I walk because I live...

Third graders performed first orchestra concert on Thursday

By Natalie Bass and Jean English

January 26, 2020

COLONIAL GYM — When students reach the third grade, they have the option to do orchestra. Their first concert was Thursday. Beforehand, people were nervous, confident, excited and some just love to play. The instruments include...

PMS field is closed for winter: Do students prefer it or playground?

By Francesca Messina, Staff Reporter

January 16, 2020

COLONIAL PLAYGROUND — The field is closed for the winter. Do students miss it? The third, fourth and fifth graders go to the field at the Pelham Middle School to play in spring and fall. Every winter, the field is closed...

Third grade prepares for writing celebration Jan. 22, with parents coming to hear work

By Samantha Cullen, Staff Reporter

January 14, 2020

3RD GRADE CLASSROOMS — On Jan. 22, the third grade students will share their writing pieces with their parents and friends in a writing celebration. The students spent some of September, October, November and December workin...

Second graders are excited about their April field trip to Emelin Theater

By Jean English and Natalie Bass

January 14, 2020

2ND GRADE CLASSROOMS — The second grade will be going to the Emelin Theater on an upcoming field trip. The field trip will take place on April 21. Students are feeling excited, happy and nervous. They are going to see a show. According...

Fifth grade heads to Bronx Zoo Jan. 31 to study endangered species

January 4, 2020

Spanish is fun class to take in second through fifth grades

By Shylah Horan, Staff Reporter

January 4, 2020

COLONIAL SCHOOL — Spanish is taught in second, third, fourth and fifth grades. The students said they love learning new words in a different language. Spanish is a class that teaches you a new language, and the Spanish teachers...