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2019 Graduate Kayann Wilkinson King
In a happy Aug. 28 ceremony in the high school library, Kayann Wilkinson King became the latest graduate of the Class of 2019. Clad in red robe and caps and accompanied by Principal Mark Bernard, she entered to the sound of “Pomp and Circumstance” and cheers from her proud family as well as central administration and Board of Education President William Carpluk. Bernard, Carpluk and Superintendent John Dolan all praised Wilkinson King’s determination to succeed and congratulated her on a bright future.
Date Added: 8/30/2019
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Belz Named Assistant Superintendent
The district named Dr. Lisa Belz as the assistant superintendent for human resources and administration, a new position. Her promotion was announced at the district’s Aug. 22 Board of Education meeting.
Now in her 16th year in East Islip, Dr. Belz most recently served as the executive director of special education/pupil personnel services 6-12. She previously worked as the district’s director of special education, principal of Connetquot Elementary School and Timber Point Elementary School, and elementary principal of the early childhood center.
Dr. Belz, a resident of Bayport, earned her bachelor’s degree from Dowling College, her master’s degree from Stony Brook University and a professional diploma in school leadership from Dowling College. She received her doctorate in education in 2008 from St. John’s University.
“I am ready to embrace this new opportunity and challenge,” Belz said. “I look forward to working with an amazing group of people to inspire and educate the students of the East Islip School District.”
Date Added: 8/29/2019
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High School Science Students Observe Wildlife at Wertheim
High school students in Lauren Ferlin’s AP environmental science class recently visited Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge in Shirley, one of 10 national wildlife refuges on Long Island.
During the field trip, the students took a guided hike where they observed wildlife including several species of turtles, hawks, muskrats, snakes, birds and insects. After the tour, students went kayaking down Carmans River, where they explored the estuary environment. While on the river, students observe many other animals including snapping turtles, fish, crabs, shrimp, barn swallows, egrets, ospreys and herons.
“For many of my students, this was their first time in a kayak,” Ferlin said. “It was most definitely a memorable experience.”
Date Added: 8/26/2019
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Two Selected for NYSSBA Exhibit
High school student-artists Kimberly Rauber and Joelle Tomossone were selected for the New York State School Boards Association Exhibit, an annual art show sponsored by the New York State Art Teachers Association and held on Oct. 24-25 at the NYSSBA Conference in Rochester.
“I’m honored to be chosen for the NYSSBA exhibit,” Tomossone said. “I enjoyed creating this piece and I am excited to share it.”
“I am so proud of Joelle and Kim,” said art teacher Heather Toomey. “They are creative and talented digital artists, and most of all, I have enjoyed seeing their amazing projects each lesson. This is a wonderful opportunity for both students to showcase their artwork at an exhibited viewed by all that attend the NYSSBA Conference.”
Date Added: 8/22/2019
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Date Added: 8/21/2019
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Learning About Money at Timber Point
Teams of second graders at Timber Point recently worked to open temporary class stores at “Ms. Mercurio's Market” during their unit on money.
The students began by choosing store names, organizing their store rules and displaying the rules on store banners, which were then hung up in preparation for the next phase of the project. After they finished the planning phase of their store, they visited the “warehouse” to decide which items they wanted to sell at each store. Each team member was responsible for paying teacher Patrice Mercurio for every item, using their own real coins brought from home.
Next, the children set up their stores with the items they purchased at the warehouse and took turns shopping at the various stores in the market. They needed to pay for their purchases, using real money, and the store vendors counted the coins to make sure that they were using the correct amount. The coins were then returned to each child by the next day.
“It was a fun day and I believe that all the children learned some true life skills during this lesson,” Mercurio said.8/12/2019
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Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Students Work to Repurpose Used Markers
The student council at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ recently coordinated a Crayola ColorCycle program, with students and teachers collecting used markers rather than sending them to landfills.
The ColorCycle program has repurposed more than 70 tons of expended markers in North America since 2013, utilizing advanced plastic conversion technologies to create wax compounds for asphalt and roofing shingles as well as to generate electricity for heating homes, cooking food and powering vehicles.Date Added: 8/12/2019
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Former Student Inspires "Daley" Lesson
Inspired by conversations with Class of 2010 alumna Samantha Daley, high school English teacher Gregory Kguloian developed an Accountable Independent Reading program for his sophomore class.
“Talking with Samantha gave me the opportunity to revisit the way my class assignments have been delivered, received and remembered by students,” Kguloian said. “I want to help the students in my class see that the lessons they learn are designed to connect to and build their awareness of the world around them, and to prepare them for success as they transition into the next grade. I also want each young person to know that it isn’t only educators who can inspire and motivate their pupils. Teachers can also be influenced by their students.”
In this AIR unit, each student chose their own young adult book of more than 200 pages to read, took detailed notes in a reading journal and then shared interesting information that they learned with their classroom peers via verbal reviews.
“I think the books we read recently in this program are better than the earlier ones,” said student Kristina Fiumara. “With this unit, we branched out and learned what our interests are, not just what we are supposed to read for school.”
Date Added: 8/8/2019
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Art Honor Society Students Show Off Their "Ink"
Artwork by high school National Art Honor Society students was recently displayed in a pop-up gallery at 1st Ave Tattoo Studio in Islip.
“I am really grateful that 1st Ave Tattoo welcomed our student-artists to create artwork to hang in their shop,” said teacher and NAHS co-adviser Heather Toomey. “They were given an opportunity to showcase their talents in the community and represent the National Art Honor Society here at the high school.”
“I’m glad I got to expand my techniques and I’m grateful to 1st Ave Tattoo for displaying our work,” said student Julia Desiderio.
Date Added: 8/5/2019
