Enrichment | PS 29 Brooklyn

Enrichment @ 29

Through PTA and staff support, PS29 is able to offer students a wide variety

of enrichment opportunities through the school year, across all grade levels.

Read below to learn about many of our fantastic enrichment initiatives from recent years!

WITS Lab

Wellness in the Schools (WITS) chefs visit PS29 regularly to lead students across all grades in seasonal culinary and nutrition workshops. The sessions introduce students to the importance of healthy eating and seasonal ingredients, inspiring them to share their newly acquired knowledge with their families.

STREB Dance Company

PS29 worked with STREB for over 9 years. Third graders participated in an 8-week residency that reflects the high energy, fast-paced movement that kids experience all around them everyday. The STREB collaboration culminates in a performance at school and a field trip to the STREB Lab for Action Mechanics.

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Chess with Mr. Nick

Second and third graders have the opportunity to learn and play chess together during a 15-week collaboration with long-time chess teacher, Nick Chatzilias.

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Newspaper Club

Fourth and fifth graders may choose to join our amazing Newspaper Club, attending twice-weekly morning meetings before school to contribute to our fantastic school newspaper, which is published several times each school year. Newspaper Club is run by teachers Elisabeth Stephens and Ji Hyun Son, along with a team of dedicated parent volunteers.

5th Grade Play

Over the years, our 5th graders have had the wonderful opportunity to perform in our annual school play each spring. Performances have included James and the Giant Peach, The Lion King, Jr, Robin Hood, Oliver Twist and more!

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Ballroom Dance

Through a partnership with Dancing Classrooms, our 4th graders spend 2 periods a week for 12 weeks learning and practicing a variety of traditional ballroom dances (e.g. tango, merengue, swing, etc). This collaboration culminates in a dance performance for families int he auditorium. Select students are also chosen to compete in a borough-wide ballroom dance competition.

Bent on Learning

PreK and Kindergarten students are participating in a yoga and mindfulness collaboration with the nonprofit organization Bent on Learning. Bent on Learning believes in teaching children to use their body and mind to learn and live better!

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PS29 Children's Garden

Under the leadership of our lower grade science teacher Tina Reres, our science curriculum incorporates our amazing school garden as an outdoor classroom for students across all grades. Our student Green Team helps to care for the garden throughout the seasons, including assisting with harvests and serving our homegrown bounty in the school cafeteria!

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Maker Space

First graders participate in a 6-week Maker Space collaboration with Ms. Sperry in the library. They explore a variety of invention and design challenges and activities, building and creating with the "Engineering Design Process" in mind. A favorite challenge: Design Furniture for your Favorite Stuffie!

STEM Lab

5th Graders participate in a 6-week STEM Lab collaboration with Ms. Sperry, visiting the Library Media Center for an additional period each week to explore STEM centers and challenge activities including littleBits electronic invention kits, Makey Makey invention kits, Dash + Dot robotices, Lego Robotics, engineering design challenges, and more!

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Running Club

Students in grades 3-5 have the opportunity to participate in our lunchtime running clubs at various times throughout the year. Led by Kathy Nobles and former PS29 parent Stephanie Manske, Running Club is a longstanding tradition supporting healthy habits and a love for running at PS29!