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Middle School Choir Performs at Naturalization Ceremony
The East Islip Middle School Choir performed the national anthem and closing music at a May 3 naturalization ceremony held at the Long Island Ducks’ Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip.
The event, held in honor of Law Day and presided over by U.S. Circuit Judge Joseph Bianco, was hosted by the Robert A. Katzmann Justice for All: Courts and the Community Initiative, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of New York James Wicks administered the Oath of Allegiance to 240 citizenship candidates – residing in Nassau or Suffolk County – from the following 51 countries: Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Yemen.
Date Added: 5/31/2022
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Magnifico to Play Field Hockey at Mercy
East Islip High School senior Molly Magnifico signed a national letter of intent on May 23 to continue her field hockey career this fall at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, where she will major in the pre-physician assistant program.
A goalie for the Lady Redmen, Magnifico helped get the team to the Suffolk County Class B championship game, earning five shutout games during the regular season. During her East Islip field hockey career, she was named a Scholar-Athlete four times.
Magnifico, an AP Scholar, is a member of the East Islip’s National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Foreign Language Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society.
Date Added: 5/31/2022
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Learning ASL for Book Reports at East Islip HS
Students in the Cleary School for the Deaf’s secondary program at East Islip High School enrolled in teacher Greg Kguloian’s English class recently helped the class’ hearing students learn some American Sign Language to present book reports.
Students formed cooperative groups called reading pods, working with a hearing-impaired student and an ASL interpreter to learn how to “sign” sentences that tell what they learned from the book they all read together. Each student then shared with the others in the group. The reading pods broke the final reading assignment into separate but equitable pieces and then shared what they learned from the reading as a team, with each student in every pod telling the class about the book via ASL.
“When I taught at St. Anthony’s High School before coming to East Islip more than 25 years ago, I had a hearing-impaired student who inspired me to learn ASL in order to communicate more readily and directly with that one deaf pupil,” Kguloian said. “Over the course of that year, I was better able to make a connection with the deaf student in my class. By signing as I taught, other kids in the class became interested in knowing how to sign. At the end of that academic year, the entire class had learned quite a few signs and were able to communicate with the hearing-impaired pupil. That experience stayed with me for all of these years, and has even given rise to several other lessons that involve teaching a few simple signs and gestures to show the Cleary School students that the hearing community not only ‘sees’ them in the school that we all share, but acknowledges them with a language that encourages a bridge between the deaf and the hearing communities. We are all in this life together, and, when we take the time to find a positive way to make each other feel welcome and supported, it encourages everyone to know that we’re all part of the same community of learners.”
Date Added: 5/27/2022
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Jenna Rigo to Play Lax for Dominican
East Islip High School senior Jenna Rigo signed a national letter of intent on May 18 to continue her lacrosse career this fall at Dominican College of Blauvelt, where she will major in sports management.
Rigo earned All-County designation playing defense for East Islip’s lacrosse squad. An accomplished three-sport athlete, she was also named All-Conference in basketball and Honorable Mention All-County in field hockey.
Date Added: 5/27/2022
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Birds of Prey Presentation Comes to Connetquot
Quogue Wildlife Refuge environmental educator Tony Valderrama recently visited East Islip’s Connetquot Elementary School, bringing along several of his fine feathered friends for a birds of prey presentation. Excited students were able to see a live Eastern screech owl, great horned owl and red tailed hawk, learning the personal history of each native New York bird and why it lives at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge as well as the adaptations that allow these animals to be such incredible hunters.
The birds of prey assembly was organized by Connetquot’s PTA, using BOCES Arts in Education funding.
Date Added: 5/25/2022
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Timber Point Math-a-Thon Raises $41K for Children’s Hospital
This spring, students at East Islip’s Timber Point Elementary School proudly participated in the annual Math-a-Thon, putting their math skills to work to help the patients at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This year’s effort broke all previous school records, raising a grand total of $41,490. The students grew more and more excited as balloons were added to the hallway display for every $1,000 raised for the hospital.
Timber Point has been supporting St. Jude and holding the Math-a-Thon every year since 2003, a tradition they are extremely proud of and look forward to continuing each year. To date, the students have raised over $230,000 for the hospital.
“We are so very proud of our students and thank the families for their hard work and support of this wonderful cause,” said Michelle Kilkelly, who coordinated the Math-a-Thon with fellow teacher Carolyn McGee.
Date Added: 5/24/2022
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Senior Track Athletes Sign for College
Four exceptional East Islip High School senior track athletes – Gianna Motto, Joy Petersen, Jenna Scandale and Samantha Tucci – signed national letters of intent on May 13 to continue their track careers in college this fall.
Motto will attend SUNY Cortland, majoring in physical education. A member of East Islip’s league champion girls track teams, the sprinter is a two-time All-County and All-League honoree. She also earned Scholar-Athlete recognition and fourth place at nationals. In academics, Motto was named to the school’s high honor roll.
Petersen will attend Ithaca College, majoring in political science and history. Serving as two-year captain of the 2021 league champion girls varsity cross country team, Petersen earned All-Long Island, All-County, All-Division and All-League honors. Serving as captain of the girls varsity winter track team, Petersen was a nationals qualifier in the 4x400 and sprint medley relays, earning All-County, All-Division and All-League honors. Serving also as captain of the league champion girls varsity spring track team, she was an individual division champion in the steeplechase and one of the county champions in the 4x800 relay, and earned All-Long Island, All-County, All-Division and All-League honors. In academics, Petersen earned a spot in the top 10% of her class and is a Scholar-Athlete. She serves as secretary of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and is a member of the school’s National Honor Society, Science Honor Society and World Language Honor Society.
Scandale will attend the University of Delaware, majoring in secondary education. A sprinter and middle-distance runner on the league champion varsity girls track team, she earned All-County, All-Division, All-League and Academic All-County honors, was the division champion in the 4x4 relay, small school county champion in the 4x4 relay, league champion in the 300-meter dash, and was named to the All-Long Island 3rd team for the 4x4 relay.
Tucci will attend Murray State University in Kentucky, majoring in pre-veterinary science. A distance runner, she served as co-captain of the girls varsity cross-country and track teams, earning All-County, All-League and Scholar-Athlete honors. In academics, Tucci finished in the top 10% of her class, serves as secretary of the Science Honor Society, and is a member of the National Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society as well as an Ambassador Girl Scout.
Date Added: 5/24/2022
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East Islip UFSD Launches DTSDE Survey General Announcement
The East Islip School District strives to ensure that every student is provided with an excellent education — and we need your help! Take our Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness (DTSDE) Survey, which is open until the end of June 8th.
The DTSDE Survey is part of the New York State Department of Education requirements for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools. Survey questions address systems and organization, school leadership, curriculum, instruction, social-emotional learning, and parent and community engagement.
While this is a state-mandated survey, we see it as a community-wide conversation about how we can provide our students with the skills and support to reach their full potential.
Staff members and parents with a current email address on file with the district will be sent a personal invitation and survey link. Parents can also take the survey by clicking the link on our district website or Facebook page. The survey can be taken on any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Students in grades 3-12 will take the survey online as well.
All responses are strictly confidential. K12 Insight, our independent research partner, will administer the survey and compile the results. The final reports will include only the overall results, not individual responses.
Date Added: 5/23/2022
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EI Honors 37 SCMEA All-County Student-Musicians
A total of 37 outstanding young East Islip student-musicians were selected by the Suffolk County Music Educators' Association for All-County recognition this year.
The students honored were East Islip High School sophomores Jackelyn Arevalo-Carrillo (alto), Julia Fink (soprano), Kevin Huang (violin), Emma Johnson (clarinet), Ryan Kelpie (tenor), Richard LaSpina (violin), Jason Lopez (clarinet), Samuel Martinez (tuba), Kathryn O’Hara (viola), Jocelyn Olds (double bass), Jada Poindexter (clarinet), James Rapuzzi (clarinet), Hanna Ross (soprano), Aidan Sanders (bass) and Jack Wodicka (trombone), and freshmen Olivia Quintero (viola) and Ella Tantillo (French Horn); East Islip Middle School eighth graders Liam Eichler (baritone/euphonium), Viki Li (viola), Brenden Muller (clarinet), and Zeynep Oztas (violin), seventh graders Ava DeMaria (violin) and Emily Mooney (soprano), and sixth graders Eva Daugherty (chorus), Casey Flad (saxophone) and Peyton Zusmer (double bass); John F. Kennedy Elementary School fifth graders Beckett Affelt (chorus), Heath Affelt (chorus), Connor Schaper (trumpet) and Taegan Tantillo (violin); and Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School fifth graders Sabrina Abigail Gabuna (viola), Hailey Deutsch (flute), Anna Humann (chorus), Alexander Hyppolite (double bass), Arielle Hyppolite (violin), Divya Singh Jennings (trombone) and Ethan Quintero (chorus).
Date Added: 5/19/2022
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Army Brings Tech Truck to EIHS
U.S. Army representatives visited East Islip High School on May 11, bringing an interactive tractor trailer designed to showcase STEAM-related initiatives that the military has to offer, both current as well as conceptual designs for the future. These vehicles are not only used as promotional and recruiting tools, but also to enhance public awareness. Participating students had the chance to travel through the interactive truck and learn about military robotics, drones and future military gear and technologies.
“This mobile exhibit was a great opportunity for my robotics students to see some of the practical applications of the things they are learning about in class such as engineering, coding and robotics design and development,” technology teacher James Connell said.
Date Added: 5/19/2022
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Budget Passes!
The East Islip 2022-2023 budget has passed. Thank you!
Yes – 1,582
No –733
Proposition 2: Capital Reserve
Yes – 1,784
No –516
Congratulations to Timothy Sassone on winning the Board election.
Rachel Ackerman – 466
Dominick Barbato – 482
Charles Kalinowski – 393
Timothy Sassone – 897
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El presupuesto ha sido aprobado. ¡Gracias!
Yes – 1,582
No –733
Propuesta 2: Reserva Capital
Yes – 1,784
No –516
Felicitaciones a Timothy Sassone por ganar la elección de la Junta.
Rachel Ackerman – 466
Dominick Barbato – 482
Charles Kalinowski – 393
Timothy Sassone – 897
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David Reynolds Signs with Sterling College
East Islip High School senior David Reynolds signed a national letter of intent on May 12 to play football for Sterling College in Kansas this fall. He plans to major in business. A running back, Reynolds helped the Redmen earn the 2022 Suffolk County football championship.
Date Added: 5/16/2022
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Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Mask Makers Chosen for Colors of Long Island
Memorable mask artworks created by Kayden Cruz and Reid Fioresci, students in Donna Bernard’s art class at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½, were selected for display in April at the 23rd annual Colors of Long Island student art exhibition at the Long Island Museum.
“It is always so rewarding to send my students’ work to this exhibition, because it gives them the notoriety and inspiration for them to continue with their passion to create art,” Bernard said. “Their work was chosen because of their outstanding quality and craftsmanship. Both students put a tremendous amount of time and effort into their pieces.”
Date Added: 5/16/2022
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Kinnear Signs with UMass Dartmouth
East Islip High School senior Jenny Kinnear signed a national letter of intent on May 12 to continue her soccer career this fall at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She will be studying psychology in the university’s honors program.
Playing defense, Kinnear was an integral part of East Islip’s Suffolk County champion girls varsity soccer team. She is also a member of the high school’s World Language Honor Society and Girls Leaders Club.
Date Added: 5/13/2022
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Now Available – Budget 2022 Newsletter
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Date Added: 5/11/2022
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Celebrating Future Plans with East Islip’s Spirited Seniors
As part of Senior Spirit Week’s celebration of East Islip High School’s seniors and their post-high school plans, the seniors participated in Commitment Day on May 2, wearing clothing or accessories that reflected where they are headed after graduation, such as college, military, trade school or jobs. “Selfie signs” were also provided for the students to fill out for photo opportunities.
Date Added: 5/10/2022
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WFTK Takes Hardware at BASH
The broadcast television students of East Islip High School’s WFTK participated in the annual Broadcast Awards for Senior High, hosted by Stony Brook University on April 28. More than 20 high schools from Nassau and Suffolk counties participated in this year’s competition, the first in-person BASH since 2019.
Founded by Southold High School in 2017, BASH celebrates the best of Long Island high school video production and broadcast journalism. Westhampton Beach served as emcees of the 2022 BASH, which was sponsored by Newsday and the Stony Brook School of Communication and Journalism.
BASH received nearly 100 submissions to the 2022 “Best of … Contest,” with entries were judged by Lead Stories multimedia journalist Rosemary An, “Today Show” producer Brandon Baiden, WJRT multimedia journalist Rachael Eyler, Cheddar News senior producer Frank Posillico, freelance cinematographer and New York City police officer Joseph Ryder, and sports reporter and Stony Brook University instructor Jamie Stuart. East Islip’s WFTK team captured second place for Best Sports package and third place for both “Best Opening Segment” and “Best Public Service Announcement.”
“It was a great experience, and I had a lot of fun creating the videos for our news channel,” WFTK team member Jason Vetrano said. “We are going to be ready for next year and bring home first place.”
“I am so proud of the team and their amazing efforts in this year’s BASH awards,” teacher Bill Lackner said. “It was a great experience for each student to see what other schools are capable of, as well.”
Click to view video.Date Added: 5/10/2022
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Board of Education Meet The Candidates Night on May 12
Date Added: 5/10/22Attachments:
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"Take Your Child to Work Day" at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½!
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"Take Your Child to Work Day" at EIHS!
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Senior Kevin Smith Signs With Wagner
East Islip High School senior Kevin Smith signed a national letter of intent on April 28 to continue his football and track and field careers in the Division 1 programs at Wagner College in Staten Island. He plans to major in business.
The No. 1 kicker on Long Island, Smith lead in points scored and was named first team All-State.
In winter track, he earned All-State, All-County, All-Division and All-League for the 55-meter dash; All-Division and All-League for long jumpl and All-County, All-Division and All-League for 4x2 relay. Smith qualified for the Nike Indoor Nationals for the 60-meter dash and placed 13th in the nation for that event.
A member of East Islip’s National Honor Society and Foreign Language Honor Society, Smith earned Scholar-Athlete status during both of his two years on the football team and all four years of high school for winter and spring track. He received the 2021 Physical Education Leadership Award presented by the Suffolk Zone Chapter of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Date Added: 5/4/2022
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Spring Concerts Livestreams Now Available
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Date Added: 5/3/2022
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Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ & RCK Fourth-Grade Science Fairs
Science-minded fourth graders at John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School recently competed in the two schools’ annual science and engineering design fairs. The event was virtual at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½, like last year, but in-person at RCK.
The students followed the Scientific Method and conducted multiple trials. They had to identify a purpose for their experiments, determine a hypothesis, list the materials and procedures, and reflect on their findings.
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½’s winner was Samantha Garatina for her project “Healthy, Strong…Organic.” Runner ups were Lily Murphy (“Measuring the Velocity of Slime Dropped 52 Inches”) and Matthew Stamatelatos (“Science is Sweet – Making Rock Candy”).
Liam Savage took first place at RCK for his “Weight is Tow-Tally Helpful” project, with Frankie Quinones (“Deflategate”) finishing second and Eva Abruzzi (“My Lips are Moving”) and Jack Ruiz (“Heat and Magnetism”) tied for third.
“We are so proud of all who participated,” Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Principal Deborah Smith said.
