Curiosity is the spark that lights the way to future possibilities. Students were invited to imagine the many directions their paths might take during Career Day – an event that reminds us that a career is not just a destination, but a journey shaped by experiences, interests and the people we meet along the way. 

Thanks to Nurse Dana’s thoughtful planning and coordination, students and staff met a diverse group of professionals, each of whom dedicated their work to helping others. From police officers and firefighters to doctors, dentists, optometrists, masons, engineers and therapy dog handlers, our guests shared stories about their work and how they found their way to chosen fields. 

Six graders also interviewed the visiting professionals and will be transforming those conversations into feature articles for the school newspaper. 

These real-world conversations opened students’ eyes to the value of education, hands-on learning and staying open to new experiences. Career Day also sparked questions, inspired new dreams and helped students see how their own interests might connect to future possibilities.   

Click here to view the Exploring Paths and Imagining Futures slideshow.

Date Added: 6/12/2025

Students in PreK through second grade studied marine science during a trip to Cedar Beach on the North Shore. The students were able to become familiar with fascinating marine creatures by investigating mollusks like clams, scallops and mussels and learned that while these creatures have a tough outer shell, they are actually soft-bodied invertebrates inside. The students were especially intrigued by the hermit crab, which unlike mollusks, is a crustacean that finds and borrows its shell instead of growing one. 

The highlight of the trip was the touch tank, where students gently held horseshoe crabs, mussels and hermit crabs. They studied the aquarium tanks displayed with stories of marine care and conservation. 

Seining along the shoreline also offered another exciting moment of discovery. As students pulled their nets from the water, they found tiny shrimp and killifish wriggling inside – evidence of a shared and thriving habitat right beneath the surface.  

The trip brought classroom science to life in the most memorable way. 

Click here to view the Seaside Scientists Study Marine Life at Cedar Beach slideshow.

Date Added: 6/4/2025

In art teacher Bianca Daidone’s class, second grade students explored abstract art and no paintbrushes were required. Instead, students used straws to move paint across the paper and discovered how the power of their breath could create swirling, spatters and unexpected designs. 

With each puff of air, colors danced and blended, forming whimsical patterns that were as unique as the artists themselves. Softer breaths produced smooth, flowing lines, while stronger gusts created bursts of texture and color. 

The creative exercise encouraged students to express their emotions, experiment with new techniques and develop empathy through open-minded exploration.  

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Date Added: 6/2/2025

Fifth and sixth grade students joined forces with students from the Bay Shore School District to put their remotely operated vehicles to the ultimate test in the open waters of the Great South Bay. After weeks of drafting, planning and hands-on engineering, it was finally time to see whether their creations would hover at the perfect depth to capture underwater video. Excitement ran high as each team launched their ROV and observed the results of their hard work. 

Upon returning to school, each team then delivered an elevator pitch to promote their ROV designs, as if they were marketing them to potential buyers. This phase of the project provided an opportunity for the students to practice persuasive communication and think critically about real-world applications for their innovations.  

Students in both districts not only deepened their understanding of engineering and marine science but realized that learning is more powerful when it’s hands-on, collaborative and a little bit wet. 

Click here to view the Remotely Operated Vehicles Put to the Test slideshow.
 
Date Added: 5/15/2025