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4/29/2022 Long Range Planning Survey
Please take a few minutes with your child/children to complete the Long Range Planning Survey.
Please to access the survey.
Your input is greatly appreciated as we look to continue to shape the vision of the future of the East Islip School District.
The survey will remain active until Thursday, May 5th.
Thank you for your time and input!Date Added: 4/29/2022
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4/28/2022 HS Golf Simulator Swings Into Action
East Islip High School’s junior varsity boys and girls golf teams have recently found a good way to get in some extra practice on rainy days, thanks to the installation of a new golf swing simulator. Facilitated by Athletic Director Steven Restivo, the Mevo+ Launch Monitor is housed at nearby East Islip Middle School.
“I was trying to figure out a way to stay competitive with our local schools that have JV golf programs,” coach Christopher Robertson said. “I realized I had an unused practice room that was just the right size to fit in a swing simulator. When I told Mr. Restivo my idea, he threw his full support behind it. The custodial staff were very helpful and were able to paint the room in our school colors. We finally got all our equipment right after winter break and were able to set up the new simulator. It works well and can analyze your swing. The Mevo+ tells the distance, spin, carry, club head speed, ball speed and smash factor. It even has five virtual courses and driving ranges you can practice on. The kids love using the simulator and it comes in very handy on rainy days. We look forward to getting better each year, and this device will certainly help both our teams.”
Date Added: 4/28/2022
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4/21/2022 Pies and Pride at Spring Pep Rally
East Islip High School held its first-ever spring pep rally on April 14, filling Sal Ciampi Field at Boomer Esiason Stadium with EI Pride and the uplifting sounds of the school’s band. The school’s varsity and JV spring sports teams were introduced to cheers from the assembled freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes.
In the morning’s comedic highlight, four brave administrators – Principal Mark Bernard, Assistant Principal Jean Marie D’Aversa, Assistant Principal Michael Hansen and Superintendent John Dolan – volunteered to have pies thrown in their faces for the entertainment of all.
Date Added: 4/21/2022
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4/20/2022 East Islip Ice Hockey Chiefs Win Gold at CAN/AM Challenge Cup
The East Islip Ice Hockey Chiefs won the CAN/AM Challenge Cup gold medal at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid on April 3.
The varsity club team won three playoff games in a row – beating the New England Stars by a 6-0 score and CT Mayhem by 7-2 on April 1, and the Boston Jr. Terriers by 6-5 on April 2 – to head to the championship game for the Grenoble 16U League. In the finals, the Chiefs again prevailed against the Mayhem, winning 4-2 to claim gold.
Date Added: 4/20/2022
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4/20/2022 Budget/Capital Reserve Vote Informational Meetings
Date Added: 4/20/2022Attachments: Click here to view the meetings information
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4/18/2022 Timber Point Second Graders Learn Personal Safety with McGruff
McGruff the Crime Dog recently paid a visit to second graders at Timber Point Elementary School, presenting an interactive program that taught personal safety lessons. McGruff provided students with ways to recognize bullying behavior and how to effectively handle it. Stranger safety and how and where to get help when needed were also addressed.
Date Added: 4/18/2022
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4/15/2022 Walking for Autism Awareness at Connetquot
Connetquot Elementary School held a walk on April 1 in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Students also created puzzle pieces and collected donations were collected for the EJ Autism Foundation.
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4/13/2022 Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Takes on “March Mathness”
Last month, John F. Kennedy Elementary School celebrated “March Mathness,” an annual academic competition of math skills, math strength and math endurance. Students in all grades logged in to their IXL math accounts and attempted math problems over a 10-day period. The winners were Nuala Quinlan’s third-grade class, Megan Himaya and Karl Von Glahn’s fourth-grade class, and Laura Meehan’s fifth-grade class. Individual grade level winners were recognized as well.
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½’s resident DJs – Karl Von Glahn (aka “DJ IXL”) and Michael Fernandez (aka “DJ Fernando”) – used the school’s announcements to cheer the students on, encouraging them to do their best and reach for math heights while reminding the students that everyone was a winner if they were practicing math and sharpening their abilities.
“The students and classes competed against each other, but more importantly, they challenged themselves to increase their math expertise,” Principal Deborah Smith said. “Anyone who participated should consider themselves a champion.”
Date Added: 4/13/2022
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4/11/2022 Inaugural STEAM Day Held at ECC
The East Islip School-Business Partnership held its inaugural STEAM Day in the district’s Early Childhood Center on April 8, attended by hundreds of second and fourth grade students and facilitated by middle and high school students.
“STEAM Day was designed to give second and fourth grade students an experience that facilitated an interest into the study and possible careers in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics,” School-Business Partnership coordinator Bridgette Lopiccolo said.
Students attended the event with their classroom teachers and explored robotics, played with art and technology manipulatives, tried their hands at building towers, learned about refraction through photography, watched a drone fly through the ECC, and so much more.
East Islip High School Robotics Club President Zoe Elder assisted with the event as a facilitator.
“It’s important that the students attend this kind of event,” Elder said. “I got into STEAM because of an event like this when I was younger.”
After the students explored the available stations, they gathered to watch two short STEAM videos. There was also a main event, a robotics contest between two teams for all to witness and to pique the interests of the students even further.
Date Added: 4/11/2022
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4/8/2022 Connetquot Students Show Support for Local Police
Several classes at Connetquot Elementary School recently joined forces to create gifts for Project Thank a Cop, a Long Island organization that supports local police officers. The students decorated and cut out paper hands featuring words symbolizing their thoughts about police officers. The hands were then used on the PTAC float for the Wantagh St. Patrick’s Day parade in March.
“Our students did a fantastic job and really took time to show their appreciation for our wonderful community helpers,” said special education teacher Crystal Ann Chiari.
Date Added: 4/8/2022
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4/6/2022 EIHS Celebrates National World Language Week
Every year in March, schools across the nation celebrate National World Language Week to bring awareness to the importance of learning foreign languages.
At East Islip High School, where classes study American Sign Language, French, Italian and Spanish, students learned about each language’s culture and played fun Kahoot! games. The festivities kicked off on March 7 with ASL Day, as ASL students taught signs and interpreted songs in ASL.
“We are lucky to offer American Sign Language at our school,” teacher Jovina Bratt said. “It is a beautiful, visual, hands-on language that is the unique natural language that Deaf individuals and others use to communicate. It has the same linguistic properties as spoken languages, with grammar that differs from English.”
The next day brought a focus on French, with French Club students playing French bingo and tossing beads in a nod to Mardi Gras, while Italian Day on March 9 brought out games of bocce ball.
Two guest speakers visited on March 10 to discuss the importance of being bilingual in the workplace. National World Language Week concluded with the viewing of the documentary “Conscience Point,” which focused on Long Island’s Native American tribes and their reservations.
Date Added: 4/6/2022
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4/6/2022 Bowler Kristy Murphy Signs with Bryant
East Islip High School senior bowler Kristy Murphy signed a national letter of intent on April 4 to play for Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island, where she plans to major in literary and cultural studies.
The captain of EI’s girls bowling team, Murphy earned All-County, All-League and Scholar-Athlete recognition during her high school career, and was a key member of the 2021 county championship team. In academics, she earned high honor roll and is a member of the school’s Art Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society. She also serves as vice president of the Key Club and is a member of the Class of 2022 Club and East Islip High School Chamber Orchestra.
Date Added: 4/6/2022
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4/5/2022 RCK Students Hunt Leprechauns to Raise $700 for Ukraine
Students at Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School recently raised $700 in the school’s annual Luck Leprechaun Challenge by donating to participate in a leprechaun hunt organized by school social worker Brittany Hayes and the student council. This year, the RCK’s decided to donate the money to the children of Ukraine through UNICEF.
Date Added: 4/5/2022
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4/4/2022 Derek Burrell Signs with Wagner
East Islip High School senior Derek Burrell signed a national letter of intent on March 28 to play football for Wagner College in Staten Island. He plans to major in education while playing for the Division I Seahawks.
During his impressive Redmen career, Burrell excelled at cornerback, wide receiver and finally quarterback, earning numerous accolades including New York State Co-Player of the Year, All-State 1st Team, All-Long Island First Team and All-County. He was named the 62nd recipient – and first ever from East Islip’s program – of Newsday’s prestigious Carl A. Hansen Award, presented to Suffolk’s top football player.
Date Added: 4/4/2022
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4/1/2022 Mock Trial Team Finishes in Top Four in County Tournament
East Islip High School competed in the annual Suffolk County Bar Association Mock Trial Tournament from Feb. 2 through March 23, finishing in the top four out of 30 schools.
The case was a criminal matter involving securities fraud. Students met with social studies teacher and mock trial coach Patsy Lester several days a week after school as well as Saturday mornings to prepare for the tournament. They also received professional coaching from attorney Brian Mitchell, who has been working with the team alongside Lester for 22 years. The team took turns as both prosecution and defense, going undefeated against St. Anthony’s, Deer Park, Sachem, Newfield, St. John’s and John Glenn before falling to Huntington by one point in the county semifinals. The semifinal round was argued in District Court before Judge Eric Sachs, who commended East Islip’s mastery of the case and their professionalism in the courtroom.
“I’m so proud of the way this team bonded and worked together through a very tough competition,” Lester said. “They inspire me with their dedication and team spirit.”
Date Added: 4/1/2022
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4/1/2022 Bayer to Play Football for Stony Brook
East Islip High School senior Ryan Bayer signed a national letter of intent on March 28 to play football for Stony Brook University, where he plans to major in health science, focusing on kinesiology.
An East Islip team captain, Bayer plays defensive end, linebacker and offensive guard. During his high school career, he earned All-Division and Scholar-Athlete recognition.
Date Added: 4/1/2022
