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Last update:  Tuesday April 29, 2008 10:22 AM

5th Grade


Two of our students are county winners in the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ's 2008 Species on the Edge Art & Essay Contest.
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Our classes made books about responsibility and fairness for the Kindergarten classes.  The books were unveiled at the April 18th School Spirit Day Assembly.

5th Grade PowerPoint Presentation
"Fair Looks Like..." by Mrs. McKee's class.
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"What Is Responsibility"  by Mr. Kowalewski's class.
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Mrs. Donna McKee
dmckee@westamwellschool.org

Mr. Przemyslaw Kowalewski
pkowalewski@westamwellschool.org

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Poetry Presentations

Species On The Edge

Salsa Instruction Video

Immigration Day

I have been a teacher at West Amwell since 1995 and have loved every minute of my time here.  I have taught remedial, gifted and talented, computers and for the last eight years, sixth grade.  I am excited to take on the challenge of teaching a new grade.  I did my student teaching with Mr. Jeavons in fifth grade a long time ago, and am excited to get the chance to have my own class of fifth graders.  I cannot imagine a job that is as rewarding and fun as being a teacher.  Every day is different and every year I get a new group of great wildcats to share it with.

Outside of school, I have a wonderful husband and two incredible children that I love to share stories about with my class.  My children like to hear the stories about my class as well.  They keep me real and help me see the humor in my world!  It is important to be able to laugh at yourself and with others.  Nothing brings people together more than sharing a good laugh! 

I am currently working on my Masters Degree, so like you, I am a student.  We can commiserate together about how much homework our teacher gives us!  I love school, as a teacher and as a student, and I hope that my students leave my class with a love of learning as well.

My name is Przemyslaw Kowalewski.  I was born and raised in Augustow, Poland.  After immigrating to the United States I enrolled in Saint Joseph’s University where I attained my primary degree in Labor Relations.  Throughout college I was employed in a before and after school program where I recognized how rewarding and unique working in a school environment can be.  My passion for teaching grew and I decided to receive formal education from Rider University.  While completing my studies I worked as an M.E.L.C. teacher in the Colonial School District, Pa.  I have since married, moved to the area and was offered a position in the West Amwell Elementary. 

When school is out I take great pleasure in traveling and exploring different places and cultures.  I feel that seeing the world enriches my mind, redefines my needs, and teaches me how to think of no one as “them”.   

When I am unable to travel I enjoy all water related activities.  Some say I must have been a fish in my other lifetime, as I feel equally comfortable on land as I do in a river, lake, sea or an ocean.  

Once all else fails, one can never go wrong with a good book.  Reading has always been a part of my life and a good story always took me away and helped me imagine.  Classical Russian literature captivated my soul and to this day it is my favorite genre of text.  

I am very excited to be a part of the West Amwell staff and I am looking forward to making this year an educational and enriching experience for each student in my classroom.

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