Eighth graders in Studio Art class with Ms. Tomeo at West Babylon Junior High School are working on their realistic animal eye drawings. The students are focusing on texture and using chalk pastel on charcoal paper. The eye drawings are the first stage in their animal projects later in the year.

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Date Added: 12/20/2024

The West Babylon Junior High School advanced eighth grade studio art class took a field trip to paint windows at Argyle Toys in Babylon Village on Dec. 6. Students were invited by the store’s owners to paint windows for the holiday season. The group was led by art teacher Jennifer Tomeo and Art K-12 Chairperson Caitlin Alfano. The class spent the morning designing, sketching and painting a holiday winter scene on the storefront windows. Students had less than three hours to accomplish the entire scene, providing teamwork opportunities and firsthand experience in preparing materials, color-mixing, sketching, painting and cleanup.

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Date Added: 12/18/2024

The spirit of the holiday season came alive on Dec. 7 as the West Babylon Junior High School Caroliers performed at the annual West Babylon Fire Department and Lions Club tree lighting ceremony. Families and friends were treated to a selection of holiday classics including “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Silver Bells” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” The evening was filled with laughter, joy and a sense of togetherness as the West Babylon community came together to celebrate the season.

Date Added: 12/11/2024

Students at West Babylon Junior High School recently attended an Eagle Talk assembly held in Eagle Hall. Principal Dr. Falcón uses these assemblies to acknowledge positive behavior and the ways students’ actions align with the BR3 model: Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Responsible. Eagle Talks are also part of the school’s social-emotional approach to help students understand how their behaviors impact others and to be mindful of the ways they treat each other. West Babylon Junior High School’s motto is “Be All You Can Be,” which is brought to fruition through the students’ reflection and self-implementation.

Date Added: 12/9/2024

Seventh grade technology students in Mr. Perillo’s class at West Babylon Junior High School recently engaged in a hands-on learning experience with rocketry. The class worked together to design and launch their own rockets. The initiative not only enhanced their understanding of physics but also fostered teamwork and problem-solving skills. Students launched their rockets, taking their learning to new heights.

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Date Added: 11/27/2024