Fifth graders from Santapogue Elementary School were swimming in dangerous waters on June 11 as they participated in a “Shark Tank” event to pitch their ideas to the “sharks” from central administration.

As part of their economics project, the fifth graders worked with Ms. Nocerino to come up with a product or service to pitch to the sharks. Working in small groups, the students presented their startup company and spoke to the sharks about their costs, profits and the investments they needed to grow their business. Just like the television show, the sharks went head to head to offer different deals to the students. There were 19 different groups who were offering unique ideas and products for a stake in their business. Not only did students learn the economics of business, but the project also enhanced their presentation, communication and collaboration skills.

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Date Added: 6/19/2024

Santapogue and Forest Avenue elementary schools both held Memorial Day tributes to recognize and honor those fallen soldiers. On May 22, Santapogue Elementary School second graders invited family members into the school for poems and songs in tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Around the cafeteria, students showed off their poetry in honor of the soldiers. On May 23, Forest Avenue Elementary School student council members also paid tribute to fallen soldiers with songs, poems, facts about Memorial Day and wreaths to be placed in their honor.

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Date Added: 5/30/2024

West Babylon School District held its annual fun run and wellness expo at West Babylon Junior High School on May 20. Organized by the school’s Wellness Committee, the event brings together community organizations, Parent-Teacher Associations, students and families for an evening of fun and engaging wellness activities.

On the turf field, the elementary school PTAs set up organized activities for attendees such as cornhole, hula-hoops and obstacle courses. Community organizations were on hand to speak to families, and students lined to get their face painted. The fun run was organized by grade level for students in kindergarten through sixth grade with plenty of cheering on the track as they made their way around. Community members were asked to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the West Babylon Food Pantry.

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Date Added: 5/28/2024