Congratulations to fifth grader Aariz Chaudry from John. F. Kennedy Elementary School, who was named a winner in the 2024 Bicycle Safety Poster Contest sponsored by Suffolk County. Chaudry’s poster was one of two chosen to represent District 15. He was recently presented a certificate from Legislator Jason Richberg for his participation. He is pictured with John F. Kennedy Elementary School Principal Denisha Van Liew.

Date Added: 5/3/2024

Throughout the third quarter, students in Ms. Shaw’s sixth grade English class at West Babylon Junior High School focused their studies on six different short stories. As part of their final project, the students chose one of their favorite short stories in the unit and created a one-page project. The projects could be done on paper or digitally and featured information such as theme, foreshadowing, symbolism, quotes and graphics/pictures. Students presented their one-page projects to the class, giving them the opportunity to work on their communication skills.

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Date Added: 5/1/2024

Throughout April, Tooker Avenue Elementary School acknowledged and celebrated National Autism Awareness Month. Students and staff kicked off the month by wearing blue shirts and/or autism awareness shirts on April 2 for World Autism Day (Light it Up Blue). They continued to wear the shirts every Monday in April.

In addition, every Tooker Avenue student was given a puzzle piece to color/design utilizing the traits of character education. All the puzzle pieces were put together into a collage and are on display in the lobby hallway.

Tooker Avenue’s library displayed an array of age-appropriate books that assist in explaining autism. Teachers were also provided grade appropriate handouts regarding autism to discuss with their classes. Grades prekindergarten through second grade received “Autism: A Guide for Children” and grades three to five received “School Community Tool Kit: Autism Basics.” During speech teacher Mrs. Ramo’s sessions, students discussed how they are individually unique and together complete.

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Date Added: 4/19/2024

Two student-artists from Tooker Avenue Elementary School were recently honored for their work in the Town of Babylon’s annual art contest. Fifth grader Lauren Rao (left) won first place and fifth grader Tatum Hertel took home second place. Their artwork will be displayed in the Town of Babylon Recreation Guide for the summer of 2024, and they were recently honored at an artist’s reception.

Date Added: 4/29/2024