November 10, 2025
Birch Students Display Patriotic Pride
In honor of Veterans Day, Student Council members planted flags around the front entrance of Birch School. Fifth graders also displayed their patriotic spirit by wearing red, white, and blue.

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November 10, 2025
In honor of Veterans Day, Student Council members planted flags around the front entrance of Birch School. Fifth graders also displayed their patriotic spirit by wearing red, white, and blue.
November 3, 2025
There was breaking news in Room 69 at Birch School! When students arrived to find papers torn, punch cards missing, and strange clues scattered around, they jumped into investigative mode. The
November 3, 2025
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October 29, 2025
From listeners to readers — fifth graders in Ms. Pikowsky and Ms. Giovino/Mrs. Vernice’s class are practicing reading with fluency and expression as they read to the class.
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