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Date Added: 8/30/2018

Class placement of students in grades 1-5 will be posted to the parent portal beginning Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 11 a.m.

High school student schedules will be posted to the parent portal beginning Thursday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m.

Middle school student schedules will be posted to the parent portal beginning Friday, Aug. 31 at 12 noon.

All incoming kindergarten students’ class placements were mailed home on Friday, Aug. 24.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and we look forward to the beginning of school next week.

 

Date Added: 8/29/2018

The high school's Senior Wellness program, organized by Paul McHugh and Bridget Lopiccolo, brings students and seniors in the community together as they learn about healthcare, Medicaid and Medicare. Students learn how to show seniors how to use computers to complete applications and where to look for information. At a special workshop this past school year, attending experts from the field explained how to ensure seniors receive proper care.

Date Added: 8/29/2018

Nicholas Bilotti was recently named the new principal of Connetquot Elementary School, replacing Danielle Flaumenhaft.

Bilotti, now in his 23rd year in the district, previously worked as an assistant principal at the middle school and high school, and before that as a high school social studies teacher.

A resident of Setauket, he earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Stony Brook University, a master’s degree in elementary education from Dowling College and a master’s degree in administration from Stony Brook.

“I would like to continue to work with the teachers and community to improve upon the high educational goals and standards set for the children that I’ve had the privilege to work with for 23 years in East Islip,” said Bilotti.

Date Added: 8/27/2018

Janet Jones was recently named the new principal of Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School, replacing Hillary Bromberg.

Jones most recently served as the district’s K-12 math and science director. She previously worked as assistant principal at East Islip’s middle school and high school, as math and science director for North Babylon School District, and as a chemistry and biology teacher at Bayport High School.

She obtained her bachelor’s degree in biology from SUNY Oneonta, a master’s degree in education from Dowling College, and school district administrator and school administrator and supervisor certificates from Stony Brook University.

“I am honored and privileged to serve as the new principal of Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School,” said Jones, a resident of Great River. “Before joining RCK, I served in a variety of teaching and educational leadership roles over the past 23 years, including classroom teacher,
assistant principal and director of math and science. I am excited to begin this new chapter in my career. I look forward to building strong relationships with RCK staff, students, families and community members. My goal as principal is to guide, motivate and support our staff and students to reach their highest potentials, in a safe and nurturing environment.”

Date Added: 8/27/2018

The 2018-2019 full calendar is now available to view, under the Calendars tab.

 

Date Added: 8/23/2018

For their bronze award project, members of the Girl Scouts Troop 995 who attend RCK recently worked on a patriotic campaign to send cards and cookies to local American troops serving overseas, supported by school administration and Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi.

 

Date Added: 8/20/2018

Middle school student Stephanie Landaverde is proud of her newfound ability to sew pillows and clothing and design new scarves.

Landeverde, who will attend eighth grade this fall, began to learn how to sew in her family and consumer science class during the last school year. She enjoyed it so much that her parents bought her a Brother sewing machine, which she brought to school daily. Landeverde met with her FACS teacher, Patricia Emmons Fritz, before school and after school to enhance her impressive sewing skills and help her to create more pillows and scarves. She also assisted other students with their sewing projects. 

“Once you start something that you enjoy, you should continue doing it,” said Landeverde of her sewing.

“It is such a pleasure to see a young student who has learned the skills of sewing and cooking in her family and consumer science classroom, and now spends time at home practicing her art and learning new skills that will help her in the future,” said FACS director Israel Malinowitzer.

Date Added: 8/16/2018

Christine Cirillo’s fourth-grade class at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ shared their knowledge of Italian culture and language in a “Festa D’Italiano” presentation at the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Cafetorium. The performance for family and friends began with a traditional Italian dance, the tarantella. Translated for the audience by Cirillo, the students then spoke in Italian, including facts about famous Italians like Michelangelo and Christopher Columbus, a discussion about the weather and other conversational Italian they learned to speak throughout the year. The show concluded with a special rendition of the song “That’s Amore.”

 

Date Added: 8/15/2018

Students in Donna Beal’s class at Timber Point designed and created paper tube marble runs after studying premade designs.

After using magnetic runs to create a workable track system, the students drew blueprints using paper tubes and duct tape. During the design process, the students tested out their runs and corrected any problems so that their marbles would roll smoothly through the mazes. Finally, the children painted their runs, reflected upon their work, and wrote out the steps they followed. Each child presented their project and told the audience what they liked about the entire creative process. 

“We are very proud of the students’ perseverance and hard work,” said Beal.

Date Added: 8/14/2018