In an engaging lesson to bring democracy to life, third graders participated in a mock election on Nov. 5 to select a special design for their upcoming Bronx Zoo trip T-shirts.

In Adele Hoffman’s fourth grade orchestra classes, the young musicians are developing technique and teamwork. During a recent lesson, the students practiced proper holding positions, aimed to produce a clear, resonant sound while plucking the strings.

Fourth graders at Bronxville Elementary School constructed model wigwams as part of their studies on two Native American tribes, the Algonquian and the Haudenosaunee.

Bronxville Elementary School kindergartners learned about fire safety thanks to a special educational visit from the Eastchester Fire Department on Oct. 17.

Second graders quietly sat at their seats, using pencils to draw pictures that reflected moments when they felt mindful. The activity was part of a mindfulness lesson within the school’s Community, Awareness, Responsibility and Empathy (C.A.R.E.) program, led by school psychologist Dr. Joyce Vastola. 

Bronxville School students enthusiastically returned to school on Sept. 3 when they reconnected with friends, met new teachers and engaged in a variety of educational activities.

The Bronxville School welcomed new faculty members and interns during a two-day orientation, held Aug. 27-28.