2006-07
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
NEWS and events
Welcome Back to School
Parents: Register your child(ren) between the hours of 9-12 pm daily during the summer. Please call 656-4802 for more information. Bring the following with you:
If you are already a Trenton Public Schools student
- Two proofs of residency (phone bill, PSEG, cable)
- Transfer card
If you are coming from out of district
- Child's official birth certificate with seal and registry number
- Two proofs of residency in the City of Trenton
- Current monthly billing statement (PSEG, phone, comcast)
- City/State/Federal tax bill or return
- Driver's liceses will not be accepted
- Child's social security card
- Child's immunization record
Report card from transferring school
2005-06
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
NEWS and events
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Akeelah and the Bee
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School students recently attended a screening of the newly released film, Akeelah and the Bee at Destina Theaters in Hamilton. Theater personnel arranged for students in grades kindergarten – eighth to attend a special, private screening of the film and provided each student with popcorn and a soda. All in attendance enjoyed this inspiring film. Special thanks to the Destina staff for their hospitality and to Ms. Brandy Tillery for her extraordinary planning.
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Arbor Day
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School students recently celebrated Arbor Day. Kevin Kopp, President and CEO of Environmental Youth Education Services, Inc. taught lessons and provided educational materials to teachers and students prior to the celebration. At the Arbor Day assembly Mr. Kopp directed a lively sing-along of songs he had taught the children during their lessons. Mayor Doug Palmer addressed the students and presented a proclamation to fifth grade student Miren Conway (who recited the poem, Trees by Joyce Kilmer). Following the assembly students went to Cadwalader Park where they made crafts and had snacks. The Arbor Day celebration concluded with students planting trees in the park. Special thanks go out to Valerie Butler, principal, Mayor Doug Palmer, Mr. Kevin Kopp, Mrs. Kiersten Fleisher (Joyce Kilmer Elementary School kindergarten teacher), Mr. Paul Mitsis (Trees for Trenton organization) and Mr. Paul Baum (landscape architect, City of Trenton).
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Buffalo Soldiers
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School fifth graders recently presented a
“Buffalo Soldiers” play for fellow students, family, friends and
community members including Assemblywoman, Bonnie Watson-Coleman. The
New Jersey Buffalo Soldiers provided the students with a detailed
history of the Buffalo Soldiers and shared artifacts, books, and
memorabilia. New Jersey Buffalo Soldiers in attendance included:
William and Shirley Sparrow, Eric Talton, Herb Dorsey, Larry Bunch
(President, NJ Chapter), and Tom Costley (National President). Fifth
grade teachers, Richard Price, Suzanne Rhoads, and Mary Smith did a
great job preparing the students for this excellent presentation.
Following the play/presentation, Kirsten Fleisher presented winners of
the Rosa Parks Essay Contest with certificates of merit.
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Career Day
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
recently sponsored a career luncheon for eighth grade
students. Professionals from a wide range of fields attended the
luncheon. Eighth graders dressed in professional attire and interviewed
the professionals, took notes and developed concept maps to enable them
to ultimately progress through the career paths they chose. Thanks to
all the professionals who attended the luncheon and shared their time
and expertise with our students.
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DADs
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Easter Baskets and Bunny
Kindergarten students in Ms. Fleisher’s class at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School practiced their weaving skills by decorating baskets. Students used colorful yarn and felt fabric to make their baskets unique. The kindergarten class has also been caring for a furry friend -- a rabbit named Bunny Baby.
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Easter Eggs
Things are hatching at Joyce Kilmer! Mrs. Fleisher's kindergarten class
is hatching a dozen eggs (in an incubator) in the coming days. The
class met the mother hen and father rooster. Babies are due May 1st.
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Field Day
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School students recently enjoyed Field Day which was organized by the specialist teachers. Cadwalader Park was turned into a carnival with inflatable bouncers and slides, game stations, and a DJ who provided music for the event. Many parents also volunteered to run game stations and snack stations which included watermelon, hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy. Thanks to the specialist teachers at Kilmer and to Kilmer’s volunteer parents for providing the children with an enjoyable and memorable day.
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Fire Safety
First grade teacher, Sue Zavada arranged for first grade students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School to learn about fire safety first-hand. Firefighters from the Trenton Fire Department’s Platoon D (of the Stuyvesant Avenue firehouse) spoke to students about fire prevention and fire safety. They explained how their equipment is used and permitted students to get inside the fire truck. The first graders learned a lot and had fun as well.
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Harvest Day
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
celebrated Harvest Day on October 31, 2005. Guidance counselor Penny
Britt distributed books donated by the First Book Club
organization to students in grades K-2. The books were provided by the
Alliance of United Cultures of Rowan University and were given to
students so they could start their own home libraries. In addition,
students completed two craft activities related to the reading and math
curricula. This was followed by a Harvest Day parade, coordinated and
lead by first grade teacher Kirsten Fleisher. Harvest Day at Kilmer
concluded with individual classroom celebrations.
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Hayride
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School students enjoyed a hayride courtesy of A Better Way Farm. Seven-year-old registered Belgian draft horses, Doc and Duke, pulled students in a wagon around the Kilmer neighborhood. Students sang songs and greeted neighbors as they rode. They enjoyed cookies and milk at the conclusion of the hayride. Thanks to the Hamilton Family, Doc and Duke, and A Better Way Farm for an enjoyable experience.
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Teacher of the Year
On March 20th the Kilmer faculty honored their “Teacher of the Year,” Olivia (Libby) Leggett. Mrs. Leggett, a Trenton Central High School graduate, received her nursing training at Provident Hospital – Helene Fulde in Baltimore, MD. For several years she worked as an O.R. nurse in Newark and Princeton, then continued her professional education, earning a BS degrees in nursing. Mrs. Leggett’s love of children and interest in making a difference in a child’s life brought her into the field of school nursing. Her first school position was at Princeton High School and later she worked at MLK (JR1) - before coming to Kilmer in 1983. Loved by faculty, students and parents, Kilmer is honored to recognize the service of Mrs. Leggett. We are all very proud to have her as part of the Kilmer family.
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Thanksgiving Dinner
Mrs. Fleisher’s kindergarten class celebrated their annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Monday at Joyce Kilmer School. Turkey, stuffing, and gravy was provided and the children brought in corn, beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, butter, dried fruit, nuts and pumpkin pies. This was a culminating activity for the unit on the Pilgrims, the Indians of Massachusetts, and the celebration of the first Thanksgiving. Many parents joined the class helping the children, socializing, and giving thanks. It was a great day in kindergarten.
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Thanksgiving Turkey
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School students welcomed Gail Whitman from
Quiver Farm in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania. Ms. Whitman introduced the
students to “Charlie the Turkey” and gave a wonderful presentation on
the history of Thanksgiving. Students had an opportunity to pet the
turkey and to grind corn, as the pilgrims did. This presentation was
part of a series of activities that Joyce Kilmer School has planned for
the school year which are designed to broaden the knowledge base of
students and to improve test scores.
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