7th grade scholars spent the day in the sun learning about the rich ecological diversity at Sandy Hook, a peninsula along the NJ shore. They used seine nets to observe local marine life and learned about the human impact on the ocean’s shoreline.
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Scholars learn about composting
During Environmental Justice days at Link, our K-6 scholars students participated in interactive workshops on worm composting with an organization called Java’s Compost from Orange, NJ. This was an exciting opportunity for our students to deepen their knowledge of composting and clean eating. Students were fascinated by how worms turn food into soil and most enjoyed holding the worms in heir hands!
Link Class of 2020 reunites!
Link recently hosted a reunion dinner party for its Class of 2020 to celebrate their graduation from high school. The event was a wonderful opportunity for them to reconnect with each other and with Link teachers and staff, reminiscing about cherished memories and sharing high school stories before embarking on their college or employment adventures. Link had been hosting this event for many years for high school graduates until the pandemic, and we were thrilled to revive it now in honor of these alumni. The Class of 2020, unfortunately, missed out on the usual Link graduation festivities—the 8th grade dance, graduates’ breakfast, and the graduation ceremony—when the world shut down in 2020.Despite the challenges they faced with the pandemic, they showed remarkable resilience, and were so excited to be able to be together again! Congratulations Class of 2020!
5th Grade learns about nature at Meadowlands Environment Center
Our 5th graders enjoyed a recent trip to the Meadowlands Environment Center. They learned about decomposers and how trash can be reduced by recycling and composting! They also went outdoors and caught insects including worms, roly-poly bugs, centipedes, beetles, slugs, etc. and then observed them under microscopes at the science center.
Grade 2 explores rocks at Franklin Mineral Museum
Our 2nd grade scholars enjoyed their trip to the Franklin Mineral Mine and Museum recently. They have been studying rocks and minerals in science class and a trip to the museum in Sussex County, NJ expanded their learning greatly. Students toured through the amazing exhibits at the museum and explored the site’s mineral mine. They discovered so many different rocks and minerals found both in New Jersey and around the world. Scholars collected rock samples, some of which fluoresce under UV light, and brought home many samples to start or add to their own rock collections. The trip was a great complement to their science curriculum.
K-2 Poets Perform!
Students in the Lower House (K-2) have been studying the rhyme and rhythm of poetry all month and they participated in a Poetry Slam where they recited original poems and some favorite poems. Families attended the event and were thrilled with the student work! We are proud of our young poets for their wonderful efforts!