Third graders at Birch recently created anemometers to test wind speed on a breezy day.

They built a simple device using paper cups, straws, and a pencils. Once outside, they were able to measure wind speed by counting how many times the cups spin in a set time period when exposed to wind. This exercise allows students to learn about wind force and how to collect data through observation.

Date Added: 11/19/2024

Date Added: 11/13/2024

Click here to view the Birch Halloween Parade slideshow.

Date Added: 10/31/2024

Birch third-grader Carter Lavoie recently won an award for his artwork, which will also be included in the 2025 CCE (Cornell Cooperative Extension) Nassau Gardening Calendar and Guide.  

Carter won a bronze level award in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Student Art Competition. His marker drawing will be featured on the calendar’s December page. 

Date Added: 10/24/2024

Students and staff from Birch School participated in a fitness challenge called the Fun Run on Oct. 11. 

Under sunny skies and a gold and black balloon arch, students and staff waved pom poms and danced to music on the field while running laps in the school yard. 

Students had previously sought sponsorships for this PTA-organized fundraiser, which were also highlighted on the back of their shirts and on a banner in the school yard.  

The PTA also handed out ice pops after the run. The Birch Beaver was even in on the fun, cheering participants as they lapped the school field. 

The event was a culmination of Health and Wellness Week, where students learned about healthy habits through daily activities, prompts for home use and morning announcements. 

Funds raised from the event will be used for PTA funded enrichment programs, assemblies, field trips and more.  

Click here to view the Birch Run Fundraises for PTA Programs slideshow.

Date Added: 10/15/2024