Three teams comprised of eight W.T. Clarke Middle School eighth-graders have qualified to compete in the state competition of the Long Island Science Congress, Junior Division, to be held in Buffalo on June 4.
Sponsored by the Science Teachers Association of New York State, the Long Island Science Congress exhibits the science projects of middle, junior high and senior high school students in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Projects encompass the fields of behavioral science, biology, chemistry, earth, energy, space, ecology and physics.
To qualify for states, the East Meadow teams conducted original research in chemistry and ecology, along with a three-month experiment. They presented their research at the Long Island Science Congress, Junior Division, held at Saint Anthony’s High School on April 12. The regional competition required them to deliver an eight-minute presentation on their experiments, followed by a Q&A session.
Sherin Davis and Deeti Patel placed first in chemistry with their experiment, “What is the Effect of Varied Acidic Fertilizers on the Metal Intake of the Filter?” Placing second in the same section were Mark McMahon, Ankit Sayed and June Yeup Seong with their project, “What is the Effect of Temperature on the Efficiency of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell?” Arianna Fracchioni, Ana Pinto and Fardeena Yousuf placed first in ecology with their research project, “What is the Effect of Filter Type on the Hardness and Clarity of Contaminated Water?”
The district wishes all three teams the best of luck as they compete in the state competition.
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Clarke MS students qualify for LISC State Competition
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Jets soar to the next level
Eight East Meadow High School student-athletes took the next step in their academic journeys as they announced their postsecondary plans during the school’s senior athlete commitment ceremony.
Proud family members, friends and administrators surrounded the students as they were individually announced for signing National Letters of Intent to compete at Division I and II schools.
The district congratulates the following students:
Division I
Matt Mascia – University of New Hampshire, football
Crista San Antonio – Providence College, softball
Division II
Megan Bender – East Stroudsburg University, lacrosse
Juliane Fitzsimmons – East Stroudsburg University, soccer
Zach Fritz – LIU Post, baseball
Emily Leeb – Kutztown University, lacrosse
Melissa Peysson – Dominican College, lacrosse
Michael Reyes – Dominican College, lacrosse
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Tour of veteran artifacts
Fourth- and fifth-graders at Bowling Green Elementary School gained new understanding of veterans’ service to the nation when active duty serviceman James Sanchez and Vietnam War veteran Jimmy Flinn from the Levittown-Island Trees Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592 visited the school.
Mr. Sanchez and Mr. Flinn brought war artifacts with them for students to examine, discussing which war each artifact was from, how it was used and the progression of military technology to better suit military personnel.
Following the discussion, the students were able to get a closer look at the artifacts and try on helmets, gas masks and tactical vests.
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EMHS’s Energym excel at the NCC Entrepreneurial Challenge
East Meadow High School’s Energym placed first in the fourth annual Nassau County Comptroller’s Entrepreneurial High School Challenge.
The team comprised of nine business students competed against 20 teams from 13 Nassau County high schools at the Theodore Roosevelt Legislative and Executive Building in Mineola in this year’s entrepreneurial challenge, “StartUp Nassau.”
During the competition, each team presented a business plan and prototype that could benefit local universities and Nassau County to a panel of judges including entrepreneurs, community leaders and Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos.
Energym received $2,500 for winning the competition, provided by HAB Bank for their business plan to manufacture and market a device that stores bicycle’s kinetic energy to power electrical devices.
East Meadow High School Business and Technology Education Chairperson and competition advisor Toni McIntosh congratulate these students for their astonishing accomplishment.
“A job well done to these students for placing first in this prestigious competition as this was only our second time entering since it began in 2012. I am beyond impressed with how well they did.”
Members of team Energym:
Board of Directors
Victoria Bova – Vice President Marketing
Cameron Ketyer ¬– Chef Executive Officer
Shravan Khanna – General Counsel
Rachel Polansky – Chef Finance Officer
Michelle Romeo – Vice President of Operations
Administrative Team
Shannon Finneran
Nathaniel Mendelson
Rehmat Sakrani
Ramshaa Salian
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Fluttering Through the Rain Forest
Naturalist and explorer Steve Fratello visited third-graders at Bowling Green Elementary School to educate them about exotic butterflies and moths with his spectacular collection.
Displaying his shadowboxes filled with tropical specimens from the Amazon, Caribbean and Central America, Mr. Fratello described the anatomy, climate and habitat of these creatures. Students learned that butterflies communicate through their bright wing colors, identify as male and female with their wingspan and use their antennae to smell.
Mr. Fratello also shared pictures of his expeditions to tropical rain forests in Australia, Costa Rica, New Guinea and Peru, where he had researched and witnessed magnificent butterflies and moths.
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Clarke MS student qualifies for National History Bee Finals
W.T. Clarke Middle School eighth-grader Ankit Sayed won the National History Bee New York Regional Finals, qualifying him for the National Finals in Chicago, June 9-12.
According to its website, the National History Bee is an academic competition for elementary and middle school students that tests their knowledge of a wide range of historical topics. Divided into three stages, students first complete an online qualifying exam. The top scorers on that exam then compete in the Regional Finals, and the top finishers in the regional competition advance to the National Finals, vying for the title of National History Bee Champion.
Along with competing in the National Finals, Ankit will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of side events, including the Great History Hunt, National Citizenship Bee, Pop Culture Challenge, Family Quiz Night and ACE History World.
The East Meadow eighth-grader also qualified for the U.S. Geography Olympiad’s National Championship through the qualifying test administered at the National History Bee New York Regional Finals.
The district wishes Ankit the best of luck as he advances in the competition.
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District welcomes the FREE Players
The Family Residences and Essential Enterprises (FREE) Players returned to the stage at W.T. Clarke High School on June 4 with a show-stopping performance of “Legally Blonde Jr. The Musical.”
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Cindy Munter welcomed community members, families and residents to the FREE Players’ spring production. “The FREE Players is a one-of-a-kind theatre troupe, embracing the talents of performers of all abilities,” she said.“Legally Blonde Jr.” follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she challenges stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle’s boyfriend, Warner, ends their relationship and heads to Harvard claiming she’s not “serious” enough, Elle takes matter into her own hands. Charming her way into law school, Elle begins outsmarting her peers and realizing law may be her natural calling.
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East Meadow District Spring Art Show
Widespread talent was on display as students in the district were recognized for their artistic abilities at the District Spring Art Show, held May 31 to June 2 at the Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center.
Under the direction of music teachers David Fletcher and Dawn Waters, members of W.T. Clarke Middle School’s and High School’s chamber ensembles performed while students, faculty and family members viewed more than 1,000 pieces of artwork.
Students in grades 1-12 were selected for their creativity in architecture, papier-mâché, painting, drawing and photography.
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Preparing students for the future
As a culmination of their work this year, seniors at East Meadow High School presented their senior projects to fellow classmates, administrators and faculty.
Members of the Class of 2016 engaged in a real-life experience through an internship or community service placement over the course of the academic year. As part of the initiative, students completed a minimum of 25 hours in their placement, recorded monthly hour logs and wrote a research paper about their experience. The seniors volunteered their time in a variety of vocational fields, including animal care, business, education, health and law.
When presenting at the senior project fair, students discussed what they had learned and how the experience might impact their future as they begin their postsecondary plans.
The district would like to congratulate the students for their dedication and diligence and express its appreciation to the East Meadow High School faculty, staff and administration.
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Easy as pie
Nick Leeb, a seventh-grader at Woodland Middle School placed first in the Long Island Family and Consumer Sciences Professionals’ “Let Them Eat Cake” challenge.
For the challenge, Nick was tasked with creating a unique and artistic cake based on a theme. He was also judged on his presentation of the baking process. His recipe for a low-fat raspberry cheesecake brought him the win and a $100 check.
According to its website, LIFACS Professionals is a subchapter of the New York State Association of Family and Consumer Science Educators, which is an organization specifically designed to further the goals of family and consumer science education in New York State.
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Symphonies of Spring
Students throughout the district have been performing seasonal songs and instrumental pieces for faculty, family and community members as part of their schools’ spring concerts.
The programs have featured spring classics such as “Pure Imagination,” “When the Saints Go Marching In” and “Passages,” as well as musical pieces from the Broadway musical “The Lion King.”
Director of Music Kathryn Behr is vastly proud of East Meadow’s music program. “Our students continue to amaze [us] while they practice and grow as musicians, bringing musical enjoyment to our community,” she said.
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Clarke HS Senior Named Gatorade Softball Player of the Year
Sarah Cornell, a senior at W.T. Clarke High School has been recognized as the 2015-2016 Gatorade New York Softball Player of the Year by the Gatorade Company and USA Today High School Sports.
The accolade distinguishes one winner from the District of Columbia and all 50 states in high school sports for their athletic excellence, high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. “Sarah’s been playing on the varsity team since she was in the seventh grade,” W.T. Clarke HS Athletic Director Joshua Friedman said. “I’ve seen the work and effort she’s put in, and for it to pay off not only in team accomplishments but also in individual accolades, makes me very proud of her.”
For Sarah, who has been playing since the first grade, softball has always been an important aspect of her life, teaching her about friendship, leadership and time management skills. Upon receiving the recognition, she was ecstatic. “It felt so amazing knowing my hard work has paid off,” she said. “This is a huge accomplishment, and I’m excited to be Gatorade’s Softball Player of the Year.”
The district congratulates Sarah on this tremendous accomplishment and wishes her success as she attends Hofstra University in the fall, where she will continue to play softball.
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Woodland MS Soars in Stock Market Game
Three students at Woodland Middle School won first and second place in the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s (SIFMA) 2016 Stock Market Game.
SIFMA is dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of the financial markets with a focus on youth. The organization’s Stock Market Game is a curriculum-based program where teams of students in grades 4-12 learn about the global marketplace and long-term saving and investing fundamentals by using hypothetical brokerage accounts. Students work together to build and manage investment portfolios, analyze, strategize and explore their choices for success.
Eighth-grader Aniello Morgillo placed first and Saily Gamez and Sarah McKenzie placed second among 119 teams in the middle school division of the competition. The students invested their money in Apple, Dollar Tree, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks and Victoria Secret Pink.
The district congratulates these students on their achievements.
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Knitting for a Cause
Members of Parkway Elementary School’s Knitting Club donated more than 80 hats to patients at Nassau University Medical Center.
Over the course of three months, fourth- and fifth-graders spent their lunch periods knitting small hats to benefit young patients in the pediatric intensive care unit, burn centers, and maternity and neonatal intensive care units.
Representatives from NUMC thanked the students for their thoughtful donations, discussed their involvement with patients and shared how members can volunteer at the hospital.
In addition, students celebrated their year’s success with an ice cream party and raffles to win knitting baskets and supplies.
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SMART 911
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Academic Milestones at Woodland MS
Over the course of the school year, the students of Woodland Middle School have proven their intellect and skill in writing, science and mathematics through a variety of achievements.
Standing out for writing excellence, sixth-grader Christopher Ignatiou and eighth-grader Emily Stea were recognized for placing in the 28th annual World Food Day Essay Contest. Christopher placed third in the intermediate division, while Emily earned an honorable mention in the junior high division. The contest, open to students in grades 1-12 from 46 local schools, was sponsored by Stop World Hunger, which, according to its website, provides food and life-saving aid to children and families of Long Island and works to end global hunger.
Scientific accomplishments abounded at Woodland, with two teams of eighth-graders earning second place and an honorable mention, respectively, for their work at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, held in Woodbury. During the fair, more than 200 middle school students presented their research and in-depth experiments in biology, behavioral science, physics, earth science and mathematics to local universities, scientific institutions and professionals in their related fields.
Continuing the success, an additional set of Woodland Middle School eighth-grade teams were recognized for their science and engineering experiments at the Hicksville Gregory Museum Science and Engineering Expo. Michael Ettinger, Alyssa Fong and Madison Muggeo earned second-place honors, while Vanessa Froehlich, Zahra Lakhani and Jhalak Lund took home third. The competition required students to conduct experiments using the standard scientific method and principles of physics and chemistry to solve a common or uncommon problem. Both teams had to provide a written report describing their projects’ purpose, initial research, experiment details, observations, preparation of data and conclusion. They accompanied their work with a display board that depicted their experimental findings through charts, graphics and diagrams.
At Nassau Community College’s annual Arts and Science Fair, three teams comprised of nine Woodland eighth-graders applied the scientific method to conduct experiments inspired by “What Matters?” This year’s theme urged participants to think about their lives and focus on those aspects that hold the most importance. Eighth-graders Vaishnavi Adupa, Zoya Cheema and Alana Jiminez placed first with their experiment, “The Effect of Aquaponics on Water Purity.” Taking home second were Matthew Owens, Kaamil Saeedullah and Ryan Schneebaum for their work on “The Effect of Gender on Memory.” Alvin Kuruvilla, Michael Walsh and Alexa Wiencek placed third with their project, “The Effect of Light and Location on the Growth Rate of Bacteria.”
Forty Woodland students excelled in the Long Island Science Congress, Junior Division, held at Saint Anthony’s High School on April 12. During the regional competition, which was sponsored by the Science Teachers Association of New York State, the teams delivered an eight-minute presentation, followed by a question and answer session, on original research they had conducted in chemistry and ecology. Among the list of honorees, eighth-graders Sarena Sahadeo and Mariam Zahran received the highest honors and the Listemela Leadership Award for their work.
Five Woodland eighth-graders medaled in the Al Kalfus Long Island Math Fair. The math fair invites middle and high school students to conduct mathematical projects outside of the traditional math realm, requiring them to develop their own ideas, create an in-depth report and present their work to a panel of judges. Vanessa Froehlich earned a gold medal for her project, “Solids of Revolution,” while Ikshu Pandey took home silver for her work on Pascal’s triangle. Bronze medalists included Alyssa Fong for “Math in Music: Through the Decades” and Ashish Johnson and Lucas Mun for “Math and Architecture.”
The district congratulates these students on a successful school year and applauds each of their accomplishments.
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A Year of Accomplishments
The district held its end-of-year awards ceremony on June 8 to recognize its middle and high school students for their outstanding achievements throughout the year.
Central administrators, Board of Education members and faculty from all four schools congratulated the students on their accomplishments in art, athletics, business, journalism, writing, math and science.
As the students accepted their awards, certificates and medals in their respective categories, families and friends applauded their hard work, dedication and perseverance.
The district congratulates these students on a successful school year.
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East Meadow HS Senior Athletes Recognized for Accomplishments
East Meadow High School senior athletes were honored for their achievements on and off the field during the school’s Senior Athletic Awards ceremony on June 9.
The evening began with administrators, coaches, athletic department faculty and families acknowledging every senior from all fall, winter and spring teams. In addition to individual and team awards, students also received scholarships, certificates and awards for their commitment to excellence.
East Meadow High School Athletic Director Kevin Regan commended these students for their dedication and hard work over the course of the year.
“This is an outstanding group of student-athletes who have represented East Meadow High School, their parents and themselves in such a positive matter,” he said. “You have competed hard and well throughout the year…my congratulations to all of you.”
Concluding the ceremony, the Athletic Wall of Fame inductees were formally announced.
The district congratulates these students on their athletic success and wishes them the best in their future endeavors.
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Writers Inspired by Whitman
Fifth-graders at Meadowbrook Elementary School were recognized for their poetry in the 30th Annual Walt Whitman Birthplace Association Young Poets Contest.
The contest encouraged students to write poetry inspired by Walt Whitman. This year’s theme was “There Was a Child Went Forth,” inspired by the poem of that title from Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass.”
The anthology written by Valerie Kasper’s class, titled “Poems Inspired by Walt Whitman,” won the fifth-grade category. In addition, the poems of Madison Dunn, Nicholas Gambina and Shivein Sharma merited first place in the 5-6 grade category.
Meadowbrook’s fifth-grade class, alongside the other winning poets, was honored in an awards ceremony at the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site in South Huntington on June 5, where they met poet in residence Robert Pinsky, who encouraged them to keep writing and creating.
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Recycling Through Ecofriendly Stations
East Meadow High School Environmental and Horticulture Clubs educated
McVey Elementary School second-graders about the importance of
environmental sustainability.
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