Mrs. Lewis’ fourth grade students at Edward J. Bosti Elementary School combined their love for music, computer science and engineering to create music using Makey Makey.

Facilitated by Mrs. Hennessey and Ms. Russo, the students used their skills learned in computer science and engineering to showcase their note reading expertise from music to try and figure out how to play a popular song, “Hot Cross Buns.”

The students used the program Makey Makey to connect wires to a circuit board and Play-Doh to complete a closed circuit. Then, the students utilized a music staff to create a four-measure melody with four beats per measure, using the notes C, D, E, F and G to compose their own songs. They used their “Play-Doh Makey Makey Piano” to help bring their songs to life!

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Date Added: 5/20/2025

Mrs. Guastella’s first grade class at Edith L. Slocum Elementary has been diving into an important life lesson: the value of grit and perseverance when faced with challenges. Whether it’s tackling tricky math problems or mastering new vocabulary, these young learners are discovering that success often comes from staying determined and not giving up.

To celebrate their learning, Mrs. Guastella used artificial intelligence to help create a song titled, “You Just Have to Have Some Grit,” set to the familiar tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”. Students also designed posters sharing a personal challenge they faced in first grade and how they worked through it. They proudly presented their posters and performed their song for Director of Student Services Dr. Joanne Pisani, sharing real-life examples of perseverance, like using strategies to solve difficult math problems or tapping out tough words using Secret Stories.

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Date Added: 5/19/2025