BOCES 4 Science

📘 Reading a report on standards‑aligned science materials—and it strongly reflects our work at @BOCES4Science. Aligned to NYSSLS, equity‑focused, and supported by strong PD & coaching. When materials and support align, students thrive. boces4science.org

Happy Spring Break from BOCES 4 Science! Rest, recharge, and explore the science of spring—blooms, birds, and discoveries all around. Enjoy!

That’s a natural fit with BOCES 4 Science curriculum kits, built around hands-on, NYSSLS-aligned learning experiences with strong teacher resources and supports. Learn more about our kits: boces4science.org app.smore.com/n/pc5vj

Hands-on science is the best vocab teacher. An Edutopia article highlights 3 strategies that make vocab stick - teach vocab in context, use movement (TPR), word parts + visuals (morphology), and interactive word walls/anchor charts. 🔗 Edutopia: edutopia.org/article/3-stra…

As winter break winds down, BOCES 4 Science is already planning for spring, summer, and beyond. Science kits ✅ Standards-aligned curriculum ✅ Free professional learning ✅ We’ve got you covered. app.smore.com/n/pc5vj

In strong science classrooms, students do the talking. Why? Because talking through ideas helps students reason, use evidence, and build deeper understanding—just like real scientists. 🔬💬 app.smore.com/n/pc5vj boces4science.org

From everyone at BOCES 4 Science, we wish you a joyful winter break! We hope you take time to explore the outdoors, ask great questions, and see the science in the world around you. boces4science.org

This is the impact we strive for—high‑quality professional learning that’s practical, meaningful, and immediately useful for educators. We’re proud to support science teaching and learning across New York State. 🔬🧪 boces4science.org

Why BOCES 4 Science? One of the reasons is feedback like this from a recent 4th grade workshop: “Our training was one of the best we have ever had. We came away with great strategies and a better understanding of what we are teaching. Very well done!” boces4science.org

🚀 Now available: the 2026–2027 BOCES 4 Science Catalog! Featuring Science Kits and Investigations Kits and Materials to support hands‑on science learning. 🔗 See the linked Smore for more details. app.smore.com/n/pc5vj

BOCES 4 Science: Sending Messages with Light and Sound Date: February 25, 2026 Time: Noon–3:00 p.m. Location: Conference Room, Jefferson Avenue Elementary boces4science.org/CurriculumUnit…

BOCES 4 Science: Sending Messages with Light and Sound Join us for an engaging, hands-on session where participants will investigate real-world communication systems, experiment with simple devices, & discover the science behind signaling. Register Here boces4science.org/CurriculumUnit…

📢 Community Support for Our Families - Food Distribution 📢 newarkcsd.org/o/newark/artic…

Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! 🎉

☀ Fun in the Sunshine! ☀ Yesterday, our Elementary School students got to spend some time in the sunshine, playing, sledding, and having fun! What a gift to be able to spend time with friends outdoors. 💙 #BCSProud

Second graders enjoyed a Jan Brett “book tasting,” exploring books through titles, genres, and key details like characters and setting. Students discussed their picks, voted on a favorite, and ended with a read-aloud. A fun way to build a love of reading!

Seventy-five Newark and Lyons Central School District Students Participated in Highly Inspirational Summit newarkcsd.org/o/newark/artic…

February 2nd–6th marks National School Counselor Week, and we are proud to recognize the Lyons CSD counseling team. Learn more about our counseling services here: lyonscsd.org/page/student-c…

Science learning in K–2 starts with sensemaking talk. Yet many teachers lack resources to support it. Our design-based work helps build practical tools that empower teachers to nurture young scientists’ questions, ideas, and evidence-based thinking.