Former State Senator visits NMHZ for Women's History Month
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Former State Senator visits NMHZ for Women's History Month
Former State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson visited Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School in celebration of Women’s History Month on Friday, March 10, 2023. Hassell-Thompson discussed her experiences in her career and life with the class.
Fifth, sixth and eighth grade scholars engaged her with a Q & A session during her visit. This opportunity allowed them to see the success of a woman from their own community and ask her about her life and accomplishments.
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Former State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson visited Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School in celebration of Women’s History Month on Friday, March 10, 2023. Hassell-Thompson discussed her experiences as in the New York State Senate as a woman.
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Sixth-grade scholars at Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School presented their Ancient Egypt projects to students and staff at the school on Friday, March 10, 2023. Egyptian music played in the background as students presented their displays which included pyramids and Ancient Egyptian farms. Michele Battista, sixth-grade teacher at NMHZ, coordinated the projects and presentations.
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During the week of February 27, 2023, pre-K students at Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School had guest readers every day. The guest readers visited to celebrate Read Across America Day, which was on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
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Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School scholars celebrated World Read Aloud Day with their second cupcake decorating event on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
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Sixth-grade scholars at Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School showed off their writing skills by presenting stories to their classmates. NMHZ held its first Authors Celebration on Friday, December 16, 2022, where students showcased their stories. Students shared the personal narratives that they worked on in class.
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Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School celebrated National Cupcake Day on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
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On Saturday, November 5th, Nelson Mandela Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School’s PTSA hosted its first New York State PTA Safety Event. Over 60 families participated in this information-filled day. The Mount Vernon Fire Department attended with two fire trucks and their fire safety house. Students used the fire safety house to learn how to exit a smoke-filled home if there is a fire.
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Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer School prepared for their Dia de los Muertos celebration on November 2, 2022, by decorating the hallway with a display table with celebration of life items.
Senora Helen Caro and middle school scholars spread great foods and presentations full of information about the holiday and c
ulture for Dia de los Muertos.