782 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey 07013    973-470-2410



 

Welcome to School #13!

School Thirteen, the Athenia School of Clifton, is a school that upholds three universal principles: truthfulness, compassion and forbearance. At School Thirteen, we believe that every child has the ability to learn, and will learn best in a positive, respectful, and happy environment. It is our mission to meet students' individual needs and encourage their achievement of realistic goals.

SCHOOL #13 NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Date
A.C.E.S.  A.C.E.S.  A.C.E.S. 

Each year schools around the country participate in A.C.E.S. (All Children Exercising Simultaneously). This year at School Thirteen we tried a hula-hoop relay. It was a lot of fun and the children worked with their buddy class during the activity.

5-10-12 
Peace Pole  Harmony Garden  Harmony Garden Full View 

Our Harmony Garden is coming into full bloom. The tulips were beautiful and our dogwood tree is just showing it's blossoms.

5-1-12 
Tile Night 1 Tile Night 2 Tile Night 3

We recently had our annual Tile Night with students and parents. This year's theme is, "We Are Creative". Students designed and colored each tile. The tiles are then hung in our small auditorium for years to come. Here is our original display showing the school theme: Truthfulness, Compassion, Forebearance

4-24-12
Spelling Bee Contest 

Congratulations to our grade level 2012 Spelling Bee Winners:
Kindergarten - Yamilet G.
First Grade - Lillyann M.
Second Grade - Izabella Z.
Third Grade - JR B.
Fourth Grade - Nicole A.
Fifth Grade - Marvin U.

4-5-12 

We enthusiastically welcomed Senator Nia Gill to School Thirteen. Together with the entire 4th and 5th grade, Senator Gill walked the students through the process of creating a legislative bill (Adding bike paths across the state). Students were assigned key roles within the process. In the picture is the final step, signing the bill into law. Senator Nia Gill and School 13 students

Casper K. – Christopher Christie, Governor
Ilona S. – Senator Stephen Sweeney, Senate President
Tashiana F. – Senator Nia Gill
James F. – Citizen/Constituent who originated the idea
Buket O. and Jorgo G. – Concerned Parents
Nicole O. – Senate Clerk
Ethan C. – Principal of School
Senator Gill explaining the process

3-29-12 
Factor Tree Cake 

In Ms. Lehansky's 5th grade class last week they learned Prime Factorization using the Factor Tree and Cake Tier method. One of the students was having trouble understanding those methods. The class came up with the cake idea when explaining that the Cake Tier method was like a real cake in the fact that there are different levels and tiers to a cake. James took a sheet he worked on and had the baker scan it and print it onto the cake. I am sure James as well as the rest of the class will never forget how to do Prime Factorization using the Cake Tier method.

3-20-12 
Reading Across America 

On Friday, March 2nd, during Read Across America Day celebration our entire second grade wore their most outstanding hats. The day was enjoyed by all and we appreciate all the volunteers who came to school to read to our students. Thank you for supporting reading!

3-6-12 
Moby the Robot
 In Ms. Onofre's Second Grade class students create their very own   robot after studying shapes and solid figures. Their final product
 looks just like their original design.
2-16-12 
Attention

   This year, School 13 has joined 25,000 schools nationwide in the "Pennies for Patients/Olive         Garden's  Pasta for Pennies!" For the next few weeks, students will help people who are sick with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Students were provided with collection boxes and encouraged to collect coins and work together to aide thousands of children and adults in the fight to find a cure for blood cancer. All proceeds will go directly toward cancer research, patient support and public health education. After one week, School 13 has already raised well over $1,000! The top fundraising classroom will receive a pasta party sponsored by Olive Garden and School 13 will be entered in a raffle to win an iPad! We are proud to be part of such an important cause!

2-14-12
Heart for Valentines
 Check Out School 13s February Calendar Here!
1-31-12
School 13 Dance  School 13 Dance 

Last Friday night the 4th and 5th grade enjoyed their annual dance. Thanks to the PTA, Mrs. Fusaro, Eddie Bouknight our DJ, and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander the children enjoyed great music, fantastic lighting, fog machine, glow sticks and fun snacks. A good time was had by all!

1-11-12 
Camera 
School photo retakes will be on January 18.
1-4-12 
Mrs. Torley  Snowman 
Dr. Torley trying to construct a marshmallow snowman while Jacqueline gives directions Success! 
1-4-12 
Bundle Up!

As the winter months approach it is so important to dress your child for the colder temperatures. We will go out on the playground when it is 40 degrees or higher. Hats, mittens, scarves and warm winter jackets will ensure your child’s comfort and health.

12-22-11
Snowman 
Check Out School 13's January Calendar Here!
12-22-11
Trunk or Treat 

Our annual Trunk or Treat celebration was held    on  Friday, October 28th. A HUGE thank you to all the parents and PTA members who put together this fun family event. The costumes were wonderful, the car trunks were scary, the music was festive and the food delicious.

11-1-11 
Thanksgiving Turkey 
Check Out School 13's November Calendar Here!
10-20-11
mustang pride walk 

The Mustang Pride event was a lot of fun! There was music, dancing, and food to enjoy on a bright autumn day. The walk around Memorial park was exciting as all the participants carried their banners as others cheered along the route.
Thank you to the Labudovic and Sekiewicz families for participating. Thank you also to the Lucariello family for their generous donation. This was the first time School Thirteen participated in this important fundraiser for our district. As you know the money collected from the event will be used to update the stadium field and to update CHS auditorium. My hope is that by the time our School Thirteen students are old enough to enter the high school they will benefit from the Mustang Pride Foundation.

10-18-11 
Announcing

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Pumpkin Check Out School 13's October Calendar of Events Here! 9-27-11
Harmony Garden Ribbon Cutting

 

Read about Mrs. Francine Scocozzo cutting the ribbon to School 13s harmony Garden Here!

9-21-11

School Anti-Bullying Specialist: Marilyn Torley, Principal
(973) 470-2410
782 Van Houten Avenue
MTorley@cliftonschools.net

 
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