Ms. Hickey and Ms. Cryers art students from Silas Wood worked in collaboration with the Heckscher Museum on a large mural Introducing Silas Wood as Long Island’s 1st STEM Career Academy. “We are thrilled to have partnered with South Huntington School District for this year-long mural project, celebrating and empowering youth in the local community,” said Ms. Kristina Schaaf, Associate Director of Education at the Heckscher Museum.“Our students are building 21st century skills at Silas Wood using communication, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration,” said Ms. Maribeth Hickey, Silas Wood Art teacher. All Silas Wood students created their own leaf on the tree, which represented each child's individual creativity.“This one of a kind partnership has added richly to our art program and enhances the culture of our school district,” said Assistant Superintendent Dr. Joseph Centamore in the latest Superintendent’s Newsletter. “Thank you to Heckscher Museum, Ms. Hickey and Ms. Cryer and the entire Silas Wood family of students for contributing to this amazing work of art.”
The completed mural now welcomes students, teachers, and visitors to Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center, reminding us all of the importance of building 21st-century skills, growing together, and the 4 C’s –Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity.
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