Traphegan second graders learn about three-digit numbers in three different ways

Mount Vernon elementary school students are getting the opportunity to take basketball beyond recess, with a new coed, districtwide, school-based basketball league spearheaded by Traphagen Principal Derrick Dunlap. Last week, Traphagen School got started by hosting their tryouts. 

Traphagen School dads and father figures took part in the fun on Dads Take Your Child to School Day last week and started the day with their kids at school! They enjoyed breakfast outside and connected with their children and other families during the community building event!

Happy early Father's Day! Traphagen School celebrated Fathers and Father Figures this morning with their Hats Off to Dads event. Students enjoyed breakfast and picked out hats and iron on patches personally for their dads.

Ms. Genie Ernst’s kindergarten students at Traphagen have made significant growth as readers this year under her instruction! They actively engage in reading partnerships, where they read together, discuss their books, and ask thoughtful questions.

Today, Traphagen celebrated Career Day! School Counselor Stephanie Martino, organized an exciting day filled with a variety of careers and engaging activities for students to explore and enjoy. Participating professions included representatives from the airline industry, the Fire Department, the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau, the Mount Vernon Police Department, and Mount Vernon speech-language pathologists.

Traphagen School proudly celebrated its third-grade Honor Roll recipients during a special assembly on Monday, May 11, recognizing scholars for their hard work, dedication and achievements in the classroom. Ms. DeSalvo and Ms. Sansevera honored each student with thoughtful remarks that highlighted for the unique strengths and accomplishments they have demonstrated as learners.

Traphagen celebrated mothers and mother figures with a special breakfast. Our moms delighted in sharing this memorable experience with their children, filling the room with smiles, laughter, and pure joy. They also enjoyed time together painting pots and planting flowers —It was a morning to remember, made even more special by the love and warmth shared between our students and the incredible women in their lives.

On Friday, April 10, third-grade Traphagen School students from Ms. DeSalvo’s and Ms. Sansevera’s classes enjoyed an enriching and memorable visit to the Luangisa African Museum and Cultural Arts Center. During their visit, Ms. Luangisa – along with her community of friends – warmly welcomed the classes and immediately made both students and teachers feel comfortable and engaged. The students explored a variety of authentic artifacts, deepening their understanding of African history and culture. A highlight of the trip was participating in African drumming through song, where students experienced rhythm and tradition in a hands-on and engaging way.