Teaching labeling lays the foundation for writing-it helps young learners connect words to ideas, pictures to print, and thoughts to language. When children label, they're taking the first step from drawing to writing! We been labels our teachers at Chestnut!
about 13 hours ago, Lisa Minicozzi
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🎓 Success isn't magic—it's a formula! S = A + E + R (Attendance + Effort + Resources). Every day you show up is a step toward your goals. Your presence matters, your effort counts, and your future is built one day at a time. #WHeRiseTogether 💡✨
10 days ago, WHUFSD Rams
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Chestnut Street kindergartens are learning about attributes with apples. This involves identifying and sorting by apples by shape, color, and taste. Take a look!
16 days ago, Lisa Minicozzi
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Showing up on time every day is important to your child’s success and learning from preschool forward. Missing 10% of school can make it harder to:

Gain early reading and math skills.
Build relationships.
Develop good attendance habits.

#WHeRiseTogether
17 days ago, WHUFSD Rams
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🏫 Chronic absenteeism affects students at every level! From elementary through high school, factors like low self-efficacy, poor school climate, and weak teacher relationships increase absence rates by 1.5-1.9x. Let's support ALL our students! #WHeRiseTogether
23 days ago, WHUFSD Rams
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Whether exploring with play-dough and mirrors, having a mini-yoga session or enjoying a read-aloud, our UPK students have had a week of joyful learning here at Chestnut Street!
26 days ago, Lisa Minicozzi
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Our kindergarteners are beginning to practice letter writing and reviewing math facts. Be sure to ask them to show you what letters they have mastered this week and how high they can count!
26 days ago, Lisa Minicozzi
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#Whe help students build a habit of good attendance early & often. students who miss too much school in PreK & K are less likely to be reading by 3rd grade. #BePresentBePowerful #WheRiseTogether
30 days ago, WHUFSD Rams
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Learning routines in kindergarten helps children build independence, develop self-confidence, and creates a sense of security that supports both social and academic growth. Check out some of our morning routines at CS!
30 days ago, Lisa Minicozzi
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What an amazing first day for our West Hempstead Rams! 🐏 From excited faces in hallways to new friendships on the bus - today marked the beginning of another incredible school year. "You're off to Great Places!" indeed! Here's to rising together! ✨ #WHRiseTogether
about 1 month ago, WHUFSD Rams
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Welcome Back to Chestnut Street! Take a look at how well our new UPK and Kindergartners are transitioning into school! Great Job Littles!
about 1 month ago, Lisa Minicozzi
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🎒✨ The excitement is in the air! Tuesday, September 2nd marks our first day of classes, and we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome everyone back to school!

Whether you're returning or joining us for the first time, get ready for an amazing year of learning, growth, and new adventures. From fresh notebooks to new friendships, this year is full of possibilities!

#WeRiseTogether #BackToSchool #FirstDayVibes #NewBeginnings #EducationMatters #SchoolSpirit

See you bright and early on Tuesday, Rams! Let's make this the best year yet! 🐏💪
about 1 month ago, WHUFSD Rams
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Congratulations to our young Rams at Chestnut Street. Today they celebrated our Moving Up Day and although they are "ready to go..." we aren't quite ready to let them go! Well done kindergartners!! #Ramculture
4 months ago, Lisa Minicozzi
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Congratulations to our UPK students on a successful first year at Chestnut Street! We can't wait to see you all in Kindergarten! Special thanks to our UPK teachers for nurturing their minds and hearts!
4 months ago, Lisa Minicozzi
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Kindergartners and our WH 8th graders collaborated today on a project titled, "monster dolls." Kindergartners designed dolls and our SS students prototyped them and came for a live visit at Chestnut Street. Thanks to Mrs. Guliasano for coordinating! #RamCulture
4 months ago, Lisa Minicozzi
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Chestnut Street kindergartners are enjoying a beautiful field day!! Check out our moves....
4 months ago, Lisa Minicozzi
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At Chestnut Street kinders are really first graders in training. They are gaining greater independence every day. They are problem solvers, readers and scientists! #RamCulture
4 months ago, Lisa Minicozzi
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Kindergartners came back to school today to find butterflies ready to spread their wings. Be sure to ask them what they observed and learned about the butterfly's life cycle and today's exciting release.
4 months ago, Lisa Minicozzi
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May 6th is Teacher Appreciation Day. Our teachers enjoyed a bagel breakfast and delicious lunch today. Many thanks to the WHPTA for sponsoring the event. #WhufsdRams
5 months ago, Lisa Minicozzi
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We are starting the week off by celebrating Star Wars. Take a look at our workout regime this morning with Mr. Dooley. Be sure to ask your kindergartener what move they liked best! #RamCulture
5 months ago, Lisa Minicozzi
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