Ms. Luca

LMSW | Certified NYS School Social Worker

[Polk Street School @polk_street]

This week, our kindergarten classes enjoyed their first "Better, Not Bigger" workshop! They worked hard at becoming problem-solvers, focusing on breaking down challenges to make them more manageable! @MrsScorcia @mschristinaluca @MrTrotta

[Mrs. Scorcia @MrsScorcia]

Where’s Waldo? No matter where we are, we’re always here to help you! Happy Halloween 🎃 @polk_street

[Mrs. Welsh @MrsWelsh_PSS]

Thank you, @mschristinaluca for your awesome lesson on spreading kindness!❤️ @polk_street #WeAreFranklinSquare

[Mrs. Scorcia @MrsScorcia]

6th Graders at PSS are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with @mschristinaluca by learning about the rich history, culture and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities. @polk_street @MsRoller6

[Mrs. Scorcia @MrsScorcia]

We had so much fun today getting to know our new students during our lunch groups! 💙🤍 @polk_street

[Mrs. Scorcia @MrsScorcia]

Started off the new year practicing our problem solving skills in third grade during our “Better, Not Bigger” workshop! 🎾 @polk_street #WeAreFranklinSquare

[Mrs. Scorcia @MrsScorcia]

This year’s Zones of Regulation tree is complete!🎄Students chose different emotions and created unique ornaments to represent that emotion using the four zones. We then decorated the tree to spread some holiday spirit! 🎅🏼🎁❄️ @ZonesOfReg @polk_street #WeAreFranklinSquare

[Polk Street School @polk_street]

Our “Deck the Halls” wall of holiday cards and family photos add a warm feeling in our main lobby!

[Mrs. Hanly @mrshanly]

Polk wears Pink to show unity and to support kindness for anti-bullying week 💗 @polk_street

[Mrs. Scorcia @MrsScorcia]

First graders learned and practiced their problem solving skills this week during our “Better, Not Bigger” workshop! 🎾 Way to go first grade! 👏🏼@polk_street #WeAreFranklinSquare

[Mrs. Scorcia @MrsScorcia]

Thursday was “Trading Places Day” where PSS students dressed like staff and staff dressed like students! This fun day was centered around conversations on skills such as perspective taking and empathy. @polk_street #WeAreFranklinSquare

[Mrs. Scorcia @MrsScorcia]

This week we celebrate Anti-Bullying Week at PSS to support our goal being an upstander! @polk_street

[Mrs. Scorcia @MrsScorcia]

On Monday we “Put Bullying to Bed” as we focused on spreading kindness and being an upstander! Mr. T ended the day with a building wide read aloud of the book “Say Something!” by Peter H. Reynolds @polk_street #WeAreFranklinSquare

[Mrs. Scorcia @MrsScorcia]

On Tuesday PSS teamed up against bullying by wearing a variety of sports jerseys! Students focused on concept of teamwork and working together. @polk_street #WeAreFranklinSquare

[Mrs. Scorcia @MrsScorcia]

Happy World Kindness Day! 💗

[Mrs. Ruggiero @MrsRuggiero2]

📢 Calling all readers! 📚
Did you know that reading is good for your brain? Reading exercises your brain and helps improve your memory. Think of it like a workout for your brain. @polk_street

[Mrs. Scorcia @MrsScorcia]

Today is the start of National School Psychologist Awareness Week! Here is a helpful visual to help explain the many roles we have in schools that help students grow academically, behaviorally, and emotionally. 🌟🌟🌟

[Polk Street School @polk_street]

Which Halloween costume did Mr. Torossian & Mr. Trotta rock the best?

@gil_torossian @MrTrotta

[Mrs. Scorcia @MrsScorcia]

The PSS Mental Health Team will be there for you rain🌧️ or shine☀️ @polk_street #HappyHalloween

[Polk Street School @polk_street]

Literary Pumpkins are on display!