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FDA Alert- EpiPen Recall
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Good Friday 'Good Faith Walk'
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Spotlight on our Birchwood Teacher of the Year
From Interim Personnel Administrator Frank Fallon:
Those who know Helma Adde, Birchwood Intermediate School’s nominee for Teacher of the Year, respect her dedication as a fourth grade teacher. Her reputation as a hard-working and caring teacher has garnered the respect of students, parents and colleagues.
But there is another side to Ms. Adde, elementary teacher. She is an emerging documentary filmmaker. Her film, “Our Last Stand, One Woman’s Journey to Reveal the Plight of Christians in Iraq and Syria” has received worldwide acclamation as an important statement on the crisis in the Middle East.
During the summer months, Helma and her film crew traveled to Iraq and to Syria to meet with families in refugee camps fleeing ISIS. The conditions were difficult for her, as well as the refugees, as scarcity of basic needs existed in these areas. Still she persevered to tell their story.
As a result of her sacrifices in making this film, which brought attention to the plight of the refugees, she was named Humanitarian of the Year by the Assyrian Chamber of Commerce. To many throughout the world, Helma Adde is a journalist and filmmaker making important statements on conditions in the Middle East. To those in our schools, she is a wonderful role model, particularly to young girls, as she tells her story and follows her dreams.
Congratulations, Helma!
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Special Ed Information Fair Tuesday 5/23
South Huntington UFSD Student Services and SEPTA, in partnership with Elwood UFSD, Harborfields CSD, Half Hollow Hills CSD, Huntington UFSD and Northport-East Northport UFSD present:
A Special Education Information Fair…What Parents Need to Know.
Vendors are encouraged to attend by registering using this live link provided.
Parents: Let us help you understand the ins and outs of the Special Education Process. Workshops and vendors will present information on topics relating to every stage of your child’s educational career from preschool to college, career planning & aging out.
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017
FROM 5:00 TO 9:30PM
Keynote Speaker: LeDereck Horne
Nationally Renowned Speaker, Author, Poet and Advocate for Students with Disabilities
Walt Whitman High School, 301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station, NY, 11746
Attendees: no pre-registration required. Free Raffles and Free Refreshments.
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AIDA Thrills Audiences
The amazing cast of AIDA did not disappoint, giving everything they had for three inspiring weekend performances. This timeless star-crossed love story, set amid the clash of ancient empires took over Whitman’s PAC stage leaving the audiences wanting more.
Ifedayo Balogun appeared in the title role, the slave girl Aida, who is secretly a princess. Lauren Giglio played the formidable Amneris, daughter of the Egyptian pharaoh, and Sam Hoffman was perfect as the hero Radamès, caught between them. Congratulations to the cast, crew and musicians for an unforgettable weekend showcasing the incredible talent of our South Huntington students.
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Cast
AIDA……………Ifedayo Balogun
Zoser…………Marco Chiriboga
Radames……Sam Hoffman
Amneris……Lauren Giglio
Mereb………Brandon Scott
Palace Women……Liora Hyman, Samantha Ruotolo, Samantha Carey, Juliana Sgaraglio, April Carmine, Heather Aadal
Pharoah………Nate McNally
King of Nubia……Julio Taku
Nehebka………Addie Balogun
Radames Soldiers……Alex Siegel, Max Morris, Miles Lewis, Vishal Rattu, Max Fisher
Ministers……Tyler Phelan, Josh Muellers, Miles Lewis, Vishal Rattu, Max Fisher
Nubians……Elvira Taku, Shadae Graham, Fawengie Darius, Wilbensa Guirand, Palace Women, and Ensemble
Dancers- Kelsey McDonald, Caroline Tomaselli, Taylor Greco, Jamie Montague, Marianna Kliampas, Cara Mangels, Jayda Rosene, Chloe Morris, Giavanna Lattanzi, Aaliyah Khan, Carly Dammer, Miles Lewis, Vishal Rattu
Ensemble- Mycaela Reilly, Deanna Tabibzada, Sara Crapanzano, Sarah Clopper, Taninna Oukacine, Keara Shea, Juliana Chiriboga, Amy Chan, Melissa Konakli, Sofie Hibler, Kade Clark, Katlyn Donahue, Yagmur Aykanat, Jonathan Villatoro, Nicole DeMartino, Hailey Rankel, Mrs. Lori Bolger
PIT ORCHESTRA
Conductor/Music Director Matt Hoffman
Oboe- Elena Davis, Isaac Renderos
Bassoon- Megan Neuman, Melissa Shaiman
Flute- Kaitlyn Riha, Emily Murphy, Amina Sadiq, Gabby Safian
Clarinet- Neyda Diaz-Vilorio, Antoinette Riehl, Jessie Castagna
Saxophones- Lauren Gotard, Michael Deitch, Matt Cusumano
Trumpet- Matthew Haddock, Julianna Licona, Leila Perry, Jeremy Forman
Horn- Alyssa Morisco
Violin- Katie Miata, Sarah Tabibzada, Jaycee Cardoso
Cello– Kentaro Matsushima, Anastasia Alpy, Sarah Heath
Guitar- Max Eidinoff
Bass- Cal Eidinoff
Drum Set- Logan Slansky
Percussion- Caleb Sullivan, Jillian Leydon, Brenda Mendez
Keyboards- Lily Soares, Greg De Rosa, Natalie Zakrzewski
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STEM Diversity Summit Highlights
South Huntington’s STEM coach Ms. Mari Scardapane shares some great news about our South Huntington students who earned two 1st place, a 2nd place and 4th place award for outstanding science projects at Farmingdale State College's annual STEM Diversity Summit held March 17. The winning students and projects were:
1st Place- Elizabeth Laregina: Swimming is a Drag- Silas Wood 6th Grade Ctr.
1st Place- Dylan Long: Most Valuable Bat- Silas Wood 6th Grade Ctr.
2nd Place- Nicole Wittleder: Power of the Rinse- Silas Wood 6th Grade Center
4th Place- Saul Ramos: The Strongest Shape- Stimson Middle School
The Summit, which attracted over 900 students, teachers and administrators, highlighted research by students in grades 6-12 from districts across Long Island and in Queens and New York City. Student projects were judged in the themes of Life Science, Physical Science and Technology.
In addition to the judging, students attended a variety of workshops including a flight simulator, ice cream making with liquid nitrogen, and video game coding. In addition, mobile labs from the Vanderbilt Planetarium, Northwell Health, and sZpace provided interactive science activities.
It was an exciting day to learn and demonstrate the amazing work of our students!
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Middle School Math Contest Winners Recognized
The Suffolk County Math Teachers Association math contest was held recently and the top five winners from each of Stimson’s 7th and 8th grades were celebrated with certificates. A special recognition goes out to Stimson’s high-scorer, Joshua Alms.
Congratulationsto the following students and to their Math teachers-Eighth-Graders: Dalton Marzigliano, Thomas Baranowski, Jasminie Thai, Matthew Desmond, and Rena Shapiro. Seventh-Graders: Joshua Alms, Daniel DeBruin, Ethan Shapiro, Anthony Carino, Michael Phillips, and Layla Assassa.
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Special Guest Speaker Highlights Science Classes
Silas Wood students in Ms. Carol Kelly’s science class welcomed News12 Meteorologist Bill Korbel to their class recently. Who better to help impress what the class has been learning than this veteran Meteorologist of more that 25 years. Turns out Mr. Korbel is a natural teacher and the students came away with an even greater understanding of their classroom curriculum in the areas of life science, physical science and earth science.
Thank you Bill Korbel and the good folks at News12.
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Kindergarten Kids Create Adventures For Code-A-Pillar
Introducing coding to kindergarten students helps them reflect on their own learning as they develop 21st-century skills such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativity. Coding has emerged as one of the most popular learning trends in recent years, and when it comes to programming, young students are proving to be just as capable as older students.
Engaging students in computer-based learning at an early age helps students retain their interest, as those subjects become progressively more challenging throughout their education. Teaching coding in kindergarten helps young students develop the creativity, planning, and problem solving skills that will position them for success as they move through their school years. Being computer literate, equips students to learn how to code so they will be able to participate in this high-tech economy in the future.
Mrs. Bertolino and Mrs. D'Elia, provided Countrywood students with the learning experience “Kindergarten Kids Create Adventures For Code-A-Pillar” where kindergarten students were introduced to the exciting world of computer programming through hands on play with Code-A-Pillar. It incorporates computer science as an interdisciplinary approach to learning writing and mathematics providing all students with a multi-sensory learning experience. Students use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate their adventure for Code-A-Pillar telling the events on how he/she traveled from one setting to the next. It engages the students to program an adventure for Code-A-Pillar around a path, thereby strengthening mathematical skills such as planning, sequencing, collaboration, and problem solving.“Kindergarten Kids Create Adventures For Code-A-Pillar” incorporates technology to enhance student learning because children are intrigued and fascinated by new and engaging devices in the classroom. This learning experience is inspiring little learners to be big thinkers. They’re curious about absolutely everything and they learn the most by playing, experimenting, and figuring out how things work. Code-A-Pillar sparks their natural curiosity, and the students play with it in all kinds of new ways. When kids are busy playing, they’re building more than just learning, but most importantly, the foundation to grow into bigger thinkers!
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Wildcat Badminton Starting Strong
Congratulations Girls Varsity Badminton. The Team defeated Smithtown West 7-2 on Thursday, March 30th. The Lady Wildcats improved their record to 5-1 and are currently ranked 3rd in Suffolk County. Outstanding performers were Mabel Bassi, Katherine Gotard, Natalie Zakrzewski, Mae Latko, Lauren Brown, Christina Bogdani and Eileen Carmichael.
The team is back home on Thursday, April 6th at 4PM when they go against Half Hollow Hills.
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Oakwood Visits the Heckscher Museum of Art
Oakwood Art Teacher Noreen Erickson shared a wonderful story and photos of her students visiting the Heckscher Museum of Art. The second grade took a field trip to the Heckscher Museum of Art in the month of March. It was a wonderful opportunity for the students to visit a museum and explore all different forms of art. The children were excited to view the Long Island Best display, which showcased local talented high school artists. The students were so impressed to see what magnificent work they may create one day when they are in High School. They also viewed paintings from the birth of our country throughout the revolutionary war.
The program at the Heckscher helps build skills in the students such as communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. At the museum the children discussed different pieces of artwork with the docents and learned about important art vocabulary words. They even were able to create a piece of artwork during their visit. The students had a great time at the Heckscher Museum of Art!
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5th Annual Tea and Tie Program
On Friday, March 24th, our Project Excel team hosted their annual “Tea and Ties” program at Silas Wood Sixth-Grade Center. This very special tradition, initiated by Deputy Superintendent Jacci Harris and Mr. David Perkins, treats our students to an evening of mentoring from dedicated graduates and adults from the local communities.
Through the partnership with the Malik Fraternity Inc., our young men listened to inspirational stories of character, participated in wise-decision making exercises, and worked on their team building skills. The activities for the gentlemen also included a lesson in professional dress, which involved an important tutorial on the appropriate method for tying a tie, which was greatly appreciated by our young men.
The young ladies enjoyed an equally impressive program. Keynote speaker Alexandra Leftridge, from LUNA Reflections, Inc. presented an informative workshop designed to have girls develop positive self-images. Our young ladies participated in discussions, cooperative learning activities and the creation of a vision board.“The thoughtful planning and flawless execution made the evening a memorable learning experience for each student lucky enough to be a part of Project Excel,” said Superintendent Bennardo in his weekly newsletter. “Helping our young ladies understand the common courtesies of etiquette, while teaching our young male students how to tie a necktie, was important to their overall social development. The team building, sense of pride, and genuine enthusiasm was on grand display the entire evening.”
We would like to commend our Project Excel Coordinators on helping to ensure the evening was such a success: coordinators Ian Denson, Jennifer DeNoble, Maria Colon, Shaka Williams, and Roberto Torres. And of course, Solange Rich for her excellent work with Project Excel. We want to especially thank our social work interns for all their hard work as well: Amanda Bono, Matthew Barthwell, Danielle Busch, Jessica Caporaso, Nicholas Crovello, Robert Danielson, Alexandra D'Orio, Eric Falkman, Ximena Gutierrez, Alicia Centamore Freda, and Martine Macdonald.
A special thanks to our partners from LUNA Reflections, Inc., Malik Fraternity, Ace Hardware, Brio, and Pollo Campero for making the evening extra special.
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The Art of War: Remembering our Vietnam Veterans Tonight 7:30
Join us for a stirring presentation from Vietnam Veteran Frank Romeo. Frank takes you on an incredible journey back to the '60s for a first hand account of his experiences on the front line in Vietnam. Included in Frank's presentation is an art gallery that contains many artifacts of war, and of course, the ‘Art,’ created by veterans like Frank that have helped them deal with what we now know as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Our high school students get to experience this presentation on April 3, 4, and 5, but tonight, April 4th at 7:30PM is a special opportunity for the community to learn about a piece of our history that many of these veterans can never forget. Thank you to our Walt Whitman PTA for sponsoring Frank Romeo’s The Art of War: Remembering our Vietnam Veterans.
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St. Baldrick's
Let's make this year one of the best St. Baldrick’s fundraising events ever in South Huntington. Get your teams ready....Don't cut your hair until APRIL 5th.... You can begin donating online by going to:
https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/491/2017
St. Baldrick's is an organization that raises money to help find a cure and treat childhood cancers.Since the founding of St. Baldrick's, the survival rate of the common cancers has risen to 85%.
This is a good start, but more must be done.All you have to do is volunteer your head to be shaved and get people to sponsor you in the event on March 15th at Walt Whitman's South Cafeteria.The heads being shaved is symbolic of the children who lose their hair during cancer treatments.
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Winter Guard Takes 1st.
Congratulations to the Walt Whitman Wildcat Indoor Winter Color Guard who took 1st place at the US Bands competition at South Brunswick High School in New Jersey last weekend. Great job and congratulations to the coaches and following students: Dan Abbruzzese, Yagmur Aykanat, Olivia Bonomo, Mariela Canales, Erin Collins, Erin Eaches, Katelyn Erthal, Maxwell Fisher, Sarah Gemunder, Zoey Gulliano, Ashley Guiteau, Sarah Haller, Elizabeth Hardwick, Miles Lewis, Nadia Lubrano (Captain), Brooke Pagano (Captain), Jennifer Parada, Mari Reciniello, Mycaela Reilly, Antoinette Riehl, Katelyn Riha, Saniya Saleem, Samantha Sorensen, and Cali Sullivan.
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Oakwood and Countrywood Host Teachers-for-a-Day
On Monday, March 27th, the Walt Whitman High School Heroes from Mrs. Zamow's Child Development class taught second-grade for a day. High School Heroes is a national teacher-training program sponsored by Junior Achievement that brought together Walt Whitman High School, Oakwood Primary Center and Countrywood Primary Center. Many thanks to the principals who supported this program: Mr. Murphy, Walt Whitman High School, Mrs. Kerrigan, Oakwood Primary Center, and Mrs. Kenney, Countrywood Primary Center.
The following second grade teachers hosted the High School Heroes at Oakwood Primary center: Ms. Farkas, Ms, Kelly, Ms. Milo and Ms. Pica. At Countrywood Primary Center: Ms. Merola, Ms. Di Norcia, Ms. Nicolino, Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Burr, Ms. Zisel and Ms. Cardella.
The following students taught for the day: Daisy Arvelo, Mollie Korn, Ezzah Asad, Anchal Mahmood, Leatrice Brown, Eleni Glodowski, Julianna Thorbourne, Gizem Memis, Jackelyn Calderon, Shadae Graham, Timothy Boccia, Arielle Bagley, Flor Canales, Amanda Vollmer, Carmen Benetez Reyes, Sofia Mauro, Julia Nerzig, Danielle Silverman, Cara Ferreri, Samanth Vincent, Dayana Reyes, and Anjelica Kappatos.
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Spring Fling for our Senior Citizens
As you might expect, the talent displayed on our Performing Arts Center stage when our Theater Honor Society performed Aida, was accentuated by equal amounts of compassion and community service that very same day. On Saturday afternoon April 1, our Walt Whitman High School students and staff opened their cafeteria and their hearts to our senior citizens, presenting the annual Spring Fling for all to enjoy. This wonderful event provided a gala prom for our community's cherished senior citizens, and connected the generations in a heartwarming manner. We thank advisor Liz Leogrande and her team of students for demonstrating the character and commitment to community values that makes South Huntington special.
GSO Officers: Kristen Coletti, Noelle Brygmann, Brooke Decker, Gabrielle Safian, Maureen Roserro, Ali Barton, Laruen Civiello, Olivia Poplawski, Tim Jobson, and Sarah Zepeda. Advisor: Elizabeth Leogrande
Volunteers: Grace Kongevold, Liliana Pelliccia, Michael Zimmerman, Dylan Diamond, Amanda Vollmer, Ally Wirth, Cailtlyn Rows, Lauryn Rows, Kiera Brown, Cindy Richards, Jessica Young, Deja Tejada, Aditi Jambauat, Wendy Lopez, Tania Sood, Alyn Calzada, Morgan Wagner, Hapi Morancie, Maclane George, Janell George, Kelsey Villatoro, Abdjine Lemaitre, Ludjina Jean Pierre, Elizabeth Plaiser, Alex Plaiser, Ricky Hauser, Christopher Morales, and Jessica Persaud.
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Varsity Men’s Lacrosse Battles Floyd
Whitman senior Ryan Glidden had five goals and two assists in the Suffolk Division One10-8win against William Floyd. Glidden scored with 10 minutes left to give Whitman a 9-7 lead. Mark Havekotte scored three goals and Matt McGowan made 11 saves for Whitman (2-1). Come out to the next home game on April 19th at 6:30 PM when the Wildcats go up against Ward Melville.
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St. Baldrick’s Still Counting Strong
This will go down as the most successful St. Baldrick’s fundraising events in South Huntington. They will be counting the donations weeks after the barber shears rested. Whitman’s St. Baldrick’s co-coordinators Mr. Jaime Rogers and Ralph Miranda are please to report that the tally is well over $40,000 for this year.
As part of the annual event held at Walt Whitman High School, South Huntington’s Maplewood Intermediate School pooled their resources and made a big showing. For seven years, students and teachers have answered the call to raise money and help fight childhood cancer. Team Maplewood would like to dedicate their efforts this year to their colleague and friend, Steve Schmidt, his daughter Maggie, and the rest of the Schmidt family.
Thank you to Mr. Metzak at Silas Wood for coordinating their St. Baldrick's team, Silas Saviors. Together the students and staff raised over $9,000 for St. Baldrick’s. Great Job team Silas!
Congratulations to the South Huntington Community for making this the most successful St. Baldrick’s events ever. Stay tuned for updates as the tally continues and we honor all who participated.
You can still donate online by going to:
https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/491/2017
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Stimson Sweeps Patriots Pen Awards
Way to go Stimson students Abby Grant, Siara Rose and Jaiden Diaz for their winning entries in the 2017 VFW Patriots Pen Essay contest. Abby won first place, Siara won second place, and Jaiden took the third place award, sponsored through the Nathan Hale VFW Post #1469. Congratulations Stimson students and their teachers Mr. Gunsel and Ms. Damato.
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