On December 11, 16 of our students participated in the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge, held at Stage AE on the North Shore. Students were organized into five teams and spent the day immersed in a fast-paced, real-world investing simulation.Competing against 79 teams from across the region, one of our teams (Sara Ilnicki, Jeyri Gonzalez-Medina, and Alexa Perez) earned an impressive 10th-place finish, demonstrating strong collaboration, financial literacy, and decision-making skills under pressure.

The challenge simulated 60 days of stock market activity in a single day, with each minute representing one trading day. Teams were allowed to make up to three trades per day, requiring students to analyze market conditions, make strategic decisions, and adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Participation in the JA Stock Market Challenge provided students with a hands-on opportunity to apply economic concepts, practice teamwork, and gain valuable insight into how financial markets operate in real time.

Thank you to high school teachers, Mr. Andrew Oliastro and Mrs. Kristen Bardelli, for all of their work getting the teams ready to compete.

We were thrilled to welcome representatives from P3R to our school as they presented a generous $500 check to support transportation costs for our 5th and 6th grade students participating in the Kids Marathon this May. This contribution helps ensure that all students have the opportunity to take part in this exciting event. The project is also supported by Williams Company, whose partnership further strengthens this opportunity for our students.

Our runners have been training hard under the guidance of coaches Alyson Rinaldi and Jamie Chambers, whose dedication and encouragement continue to inspire a love of fitness, perseverance, and goal-setting. We are grateful to P3R and Williams Company for their investment in our students and their commitment to supporting youth wellness in our community.