M AY 2006

D ISTRICT N EWSLETTER V OLUME 21.11 Announcing Accomplishments http://www.sayville.k12.ny.us With so many student achievements and accolades being NEWSWORTHY acknowledged Districtwide, here’s just a sampling... 2006 SERIES SCHOLARSHIPS Naming The Mercedes G. Astor FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Scholarship Winner and Alternate The NYS Education Department has When Dowling College Benefactor John Astor established the annual Mercedes G. awarded scholarships to the following Astor Memorial Scholarship in September 1968, it was to honor his late wife, Mercedes. Seniors for their academic excellence Since that time, Sayville Seniors from the top twenty students in the graduating class throughout their high school careers. each year submit their applications in anonymity, bidding for the scholarship, valued at Amanda Asaro Daniel Hahn $4,000 ($1,000 per college year). Each student must be nominated by a school authority Daniel Capurso Andrew Brooks and had to have demonstrated excellence in scholastics, character, leadership qualities, Bryan Bernard Amanda Jacob Michael DeLuca Rebecca Burns extracurricular participation, social behavior, exemplary citizenship, and the ability to get Gillian Bialer Trevor Sergison along well with others. Additionally, the candidates are asked to write letters explaining what makes them deserving National Merit Scholarship of this award. The winner is Candidates Selected required to attend a four- Congratulations to the six Class of year college or university in 2007 members who were selected for the the United States. National Merit Scholarship Program for Congratulations to Class of their outstanding performances on the 2006 Seniors Amanda Asaro 2005 PSAT exam. They are: William for winning this year’s Beck, Trevor Caverly, Michelle De Bonis, Mercedes G. Astor Caryn Rosenberg, April Rueb, and Lara Memorial Scholarship and to Andrew Brooks who was Schmitt! Superintendent Dr. Rosemary Jones and Principal Joseph Buderman congratulate Reminder to the parents of named the alternate. scholarship winner Amanda Asaro and alternate Andrew Brooks. Special Education students: Lottery Scholarship Awards Winner & Honors YOUR SURVEYS Sayville Senior Bryan Bernard has been • For their outstanding commitment to EEDED selected as this year’s 2006 Lottery protecting and enhancing environmental N ! Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship quality, Sayville High SWEEP Club Please remember to complete recipient, offered by the State members, under the direction of Mrs. Maria A.S.A.P. the New York State Education Lottery. In addition to his academic Brown, have been selected for the 2006 U.S. Department surveys that were mailed standing, he is being recognized as a well- EPA Environmental Quality Award. home in early May. Answering the rounded student with accomplishments in •••••• questionnaires for each child will provide community service, leadership, and • The Milliken Technical Center Awards went NYSED with important information that citizenship. to Sayville students who achieved Honor will help improve services and results for Since 1967, the New York Lottery has Roll and/or Perfect Attendance Awards for our students with disabilities.This survey generated $27 billion in aid to education, the third quarter of the 2005-2006 school is being conducted statewide, so DO has sponsored educational programs, and year: Honor Roll: Elizabeth Christensen, NOT return it to Sayville. Rather, mail under the leadership of Governor Pataki, Michael Haas, Lyndsay Kollegger, Alec your completed questionnaire in the created the LOT Scholarships. Awarded to Reutter, & Perfect Attendance: Nicholas included postage paid envelope directly one exceptional senior from participating DeRosa. to Cyberdata Inc.You can also go online high schools throughout New York, this •••••• to complete your questionnaire at honor includes a $4,000 scholarship, paid • As a result of their hard work, commitment, www.vesidsurvey.com/parent. in $1,000 annual increments, to be applied and dedication, Sayville High School If you have any questions, call the toward the cost of attending an accredited students Jamie Kaminsky, Victoria Finger, Special Education Office at 244-6545. New York College, university, or trade and Jessica Santiago were selected to the school. Congratulations to Bryan for National Technical Honor Society at achieving this honor. Brookhaven Technical Center. BOARD OF EDUCATION BOE Citations Awarded to Students: Awards were presented by Principal Rose Castello, BOE President Kevin L. Spelman, BOE Vice President Deborah KEVIN L. SPELMAN,PRESIDENT Van Essendelft, BOE Trustees Maureen Dolan, Norm deVenau, Raymond J. Nelson, and John Verdone. DEBORAH VAN ESSENDELFT,VICE PRESIDENT PILOT CLUB ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS (presented by Laurie Kaye, & Joanne Hamilton): ALLISON J. CRUZ Tad Dieckhoff (Lincoln), Christopher McGrath (Sunrise), Caroline Greco (Cherry) NORMAN DEVENAU MAUREEN DOLAN SD MATH OLYMPIAD ) RAYMOND J. NELSON Steven Smith, Rachael Wachter, Matthew Stephan, Curran Boyce, JOHN VERDONE Connor Mulry, and Courtney Takats. BOARD NOTES The Team will compete in the First Annual Math Tournament, College of Old Westbury, June 9th) AT THE MAY 11TH BOE MEETING Recognition was given to SD WINNER OF THE TOWN OF ISLIP STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD • Brian Denton, Chief Custodian, High Emma Prokesch (for her service for People in Need/Locks of Love) School, 30 Years • Tenure Candidates (page 3) • District Volunteers (page 2, below) SD FIRST-PLACE WINNERS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHY CHALLENGE • Students (page 2, right) Matthew Stephan (5th) and Julia Cameron (4th), DR.ROSEMARY F. J ONES, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, REPORTED ON THE FOLLOWING:

1. Department Chairperson’s Report SUFFOLK ZONE AWARD WINNERS: SHARPSHOOTER CONTEST WINNERS: • Music Department: Bernstein/Hoffman 2. Overview: 2006-2007 Proposed Budget Samantha Schenkel and Dylan Bonacore Kyle Murray (5th), Justin Siracusa (4th), Sabrina a) Budget Vote & Election, May 16, 7am to Mayrose (4th), amd Caroline DeLuca 5th) 9pm, High School Lobby 3. Reading Adoption Presentation • Stimmel/Greenwald LOCKS OF LOVE BOE CITATION: Bridget Read 4. Sayville Library Board ******** BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSION RECOGNIZING DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS • Athletic Foundation Proposals Although not all District volunteers could be present for the photos, the BOE acknowledged the following for their service throughout the academic year. THE PROPOSED SCHOOL (* indicates present for photo) DISTRICT BUDGET PASSED WITH 2,006 yes; 1,066 no DISTRICT SITE-BASED TEAM • Karen Murphy, Rhonda Saltzman WELLNESS COMMITTE • Kathy Lawrence, COORDINATING COUNCIL OF PTAS • Ken Kranz Maria Macarle, ••••••• MS/HS PTA • Jean Christensen Denise White, Sayville School District would SUNRISE DRIVE PTA • Cindie Kolacz, Linda Zambaras, Kelle Knopf and Richard like to thank the community Pellegrini* for your continued support of PARENT MEMBERS CSE • Dari Creglia, Susan our children’s education. Fitzgerald, Debbie Gatta, Suzanne Castagna*, Eileen McElroy, Gus Merced, Karyn Russo, Jennifer Ferremi*,Amy Hutchison*, UPCOMING EVENTS Janet Ibanez, Nancy Schaefer, Susan Waters May 29 Schools Closed: Memorial Day June 1 Board of Education Workshop Meeting, 7pm, Admin. Bldg. June 2 SAVA All-District Art Show, Middle School Commons, 7-9pm June 7 All-District Elemementary Band/Orchestra Concert, Middle School, 7:30pm June 8 Board of Education Meeting, 8 pm, Old Junior High Auditorium CHERRY AVENUE PTA LINCOLN AVENUE PTA SEPTA SMBA Denise Wolmart*, Ginny Sullivan*, Geralyn Eileen Tyznar*, Michael Bialer* Kelly Baldo, Karen Panzarino*, Gina Minogue Nancy Clarke Chamberlain PAGE TWO Various Venues for Award-Winning Artists Congressional Showcase of Sayville Artists Sayville High School and Middle School A Good Showing at the BAFFA Awards students presented their art portfolios for At the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts adjudication at the New York State Art (BAFFA) annual High School Student Invitational Teachers Association annual Portfolio Art Exhibit, eight out of the ten Sayville students Project. Seven out of the eight Sayville received awards. Congratulations to our talented students received the highest ranking of artists (listed below) and their teachers Evan Distinguished Artist for their work. Special Hammer, Kim Kamensky, and Bobbie Dalpiaz. note: Jason Cromwell received a perfect FIRST PLACE: score for his art portfolio. Kristina Stucklen, drawing/pen & ink Erica VanEssendelft, painting/oil Congratulations to Samantha Russ, Jason Congressman Steve Israel and Art Dept. Chair SECOND PLACE: Julia Lang-Shapiro admire student Kerri Dougherty’s Cromwell,Angela Link, Mike Cetta, and Maggie Cerveny, drawing/pen & ink work at the Congressional District Art Competition. Jillian Catapano, along with SMS students Lindsey Feeley, painting/watercolor Congratulations to all the Sayville High School Johnny Bavaro,Wyatt Terwilliger, and Julia Brianna Lind, drawing/colored pencil students listed below who displayed their artwork: MacDonell. Several Sayville art teachers,Art KT Martucci, sculpture/clay Sarah Bartlett Kerri Dougherty THIRD PLACE: Department Chair Julia Lang Shapiro, John Jessica Geraci, drawing/charcoal Angela Link Erika Schreiber Verschure (Cherry Avenue), and Jacqueline Zach Stewart, drawing/pen & ink Jillian Catapano Elizabeth Green Tabacco (MS Art substitute), participated in Kudos to students Michelle DeBonis and Jillian McManus Brianna Soldano the adjudication and judged the portfolios Kerri Dougherty, whose artwork was also Michelle DeBonis Kristen Guadagni of other schools in Suffolk County. showcased. Alyson Rofrano Erica VanEssendelft

****Administrative Accolades**** NEWLY TENURED Congratulations to Sayville Superintendent Dr. Administrators Assistant Superintendent for Rosemary F. Jones for her appointment by New Business John J. Belmonte and Middle School Congratulations to the staff York State Commissioner of Education Richard P. Principal Dr. Walter Schartner, who were members who achieved Mills to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Frederick D. recognized by SCOPE Education Services. (Each tenure this year. Volp on the ten-member board of the New York recipient was nominated by Sayville Superintendent Ms.JEANETTE AINSLE State Teachers’ Retirement System. (Board Dr. Rosemary F. Jones.) Middle School & Elementary Art members serve without compensation and • SCOPE Education Services presented Ms. KERI ATHAN Sunrise represent diverse constituents that comprise Deborah Van Essendelft with the School Board Drive Elementary Education NYSTRS.) Dr. Jones will participate in setting Award of Excellence for her thirteen years of Mr. RYAN COX Sunrise Drive board policy and overseeing operations for the dedication as a Sayville Board of Education Physical Education nearly 400,000-member Retirement System which Member. Four times elected to three-year terms, Ms.TONI FABIAN Sunrise manages an $89 billion fund. In addition to her Debbie has been a volunteer who represents the Drive School Social Worker appointment, Dr. Jones will serve as President- community and is actively involved in the Mr. LOUIS GITTLER High elect of the Suffolk County School decision-making process of the School District. School Science Superintendents Association (SCSSA) for the Nominated for her dedication and fairness in Ms. MICHELE GUNTHER 2006-2007 school year. advocating for all Sayville students, Mrs. Van Lincoln Avenue Principal In addition, Dr. Rosemary Jones conducted an Essendelft has been especially passionate about Ms.ALEXIS KISTER High Aspiring Administrators workshop, sponsored by preserving and expanding programs in the arts. School Special Education the SCSSA. During the workshop, Dr. Jones • Superintendent for Business John J. Belmonte Mr. RICHARD MARI Cherry engaged the assembly with a light-hearted movie and Principal Dr. Walter Schartner were each Ave Elementary Education presentation that offered words of advice recipients of the SCOPE Education Services Ms.ALISON MC DERMOTT regarding professional practices. Instructional Leadership and Inspiration Award:Mr. CA & SD School Media Specialist ********* John Belmonte has managed the Business Office Mr.THOMAS MEIER CA & Congratulations to Sayville Board Member for nearly seven years in a highly professional and MS Physical Education Deborah Van Essendelft and Sayville efficient manner. Sayville School District has Ms. DONNA MORISIE Sunrise profited from his excellent work Drive Elementary Education ethic, financial acumen, and Mr. JOHN STIMMEL Cherry professional integrity. Ave Principal Since joining Sayville School Dr. GERALDINE SULLIVAN District in September of 1978, Dr. KECK District Office Assist. Walter Schartner rose to the position Superintendent for Instruction of principal of the Middle School in Ms. DONNA TRPICOVSKY 1994, and his leadership has Sunrise Drive Special Education cultivated an outstanding culture at Ms. DEBRA URSO Middle the Middle School in which student School Art Education achievement has flourished. Ms. KATERI VOLPE LA & SD School Media Specialist SCOPE Photo: (l-r-) Dr. Rosemary Jones, John Ms.AMY WALSH High School Belmonte, Deborah Van Essendelft, and English Dr. Walter Schartner. PAGE THREE TRADITION HONORS CHAMPS at Breakfast

Nominated by Sayville staff or “focused,” and “honest” students were sausage, home fries, pancakes, fruit juices, community members for their qualities of commended during a brief ceremony at and hot beverages. character, twenty-five High School which each recipient received a citation and The following Breakfast of Champions Breakfast of Champions candidates and a framed self-portrait set in a Wheaties Box have been extolled as role models who are a their families were invited to an awards background. Thanks to the generosity of “successful component of the Sayville High ceremony in their honor. These 21 Main, the students and families enjoyed School Community:” “enthusiastic,” “hardworking,” “cheerful,” a delicious breakfast of eggs, bacon, Danielle Argentina Garrett Fujarski Christopher Kucera Megha Marwaha Jamie Piccola Karyn Carey Kristen Guadagni Raymond Kuhn Garet Newman Matthew Quarte Bridget Corso David Hartman Jesse Lane Lauren Paciorek Brittany Rende Lauren Dodaro Christina Hesse Christopher MacLellan Richard Pellegrini Lorelei Schreiber Shannon Frappied Michael Iorio Dayna Montalto Palak Patel Kaitlyn Weber • Auditions for SYPOW’s summer Fostering Thinkers AST CALL FOR workshop The Magic Flute are Creative C Tuesday, June 27 and Wednesday, June SYPOW’s 28, 7 to 9pm at Sayville Middle School. Magic Flute • Auditions open to young vocalists erformances: currently 6th grade & older. P 18, • Auditioners must provide own August 16, 17 & Sayville Middle music.An accompaniment tape or itorium CD is recommended, although an School Aud accompanist will be available.

Gathering at Gettysburg

Sayville High School English teacher Tammy Sinishtaj and her students presented at the Language Arts Council It was such a huge success, the was accompanied by some of her audience had to bring in additional students who shared their own chairs. classroom experiences with Sayville English Department “Think Out of the Box.” Dan teacher Tammy Sinishtaj presented Capurso, Sarah Paul, and Katie “Thinking Out of the Box: Buono presented different Fostering Aware, Creative projects, and while Evan Martel Thinkers,” at a Long Island was unable to attend in person, he Language Arts Council Workshop, appeared in a videotaped portion held at the Marriott in Melville. of the PowerPoint—talk about This convention for hundreds of being creative inside the box of a English teachers on Long Island movie screen! Ms. Sinishtaj and was the perfect venue to showcase her students, along with Sayville Thirty History Club members, along with teachers Mrs. Sue Hart, Debra Armendinger, and Mrs. Donna Gist, took an informative and fun her criteria for creativity in the English Department Chairperson weekend tour of Lancaster County and Gettysburg National Military classroom. Ann Duncan sat with Suffolk Park.At the 1st Long Island Volunteers Monument, raised to honor all Ms. Sinishtaj’s workshop County Poet Laureate Daniel who died in the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, the History Club included a PowerPoint Thomas Moran at the head table members paused for a photo. presentation on the subject. She during the luncheon. PAGE FOUR For were introduced, including Dave Deutsch (photo top right) who has ALS, A Cure! the father of Kindergartener ime Andrew. Andrew’s Kindergarten T Through Ride For Life teacher Dorothy Coyle was able to To the chant of this year’s theme: “What Time Is It? Time For hand over a check totaling $1,500 A Cure!” the 9th Annual Ride For Life, the journey of hope to thanks to the generosity of the entire fight ALS, made special stops at Sayville schools. Cherry Avenue community who First stop was the High School. Preparing for the event weeks contributed to the sneaker cutouts in advance, Student Assistance Counselor Shawn Foster enlisted fundraiser. the support of Junior class advisors Ms. Sinishtaj, Ms. Censoplano, The Ride For Life travelers and Mr. Nani, as well as Mrs. Donna Gist’s Girls’ Peer Leadership turned up Johnson Avenue and were class, to raise money. On the day of the Ride For Life, the welcomed by the excited crowd of participants—many of whom were wheelchair bound—were Middle School students. Sixth-grader greeted by a sizeable turnout of High School students gathered and Student Council member Taylor outside the school. Everyone cheered when Ms. Foster gave the Callis, whose uncle also happens to ALS-Awareness Advocates, including Chris Pendergast who was be Dave Deutsch, was instrumental stricken by ALS nine years ago, a check for $500, collected through in making the arrangements. student and faculty donations and coin drives. Through her direction and the Cherry Avenue students were chanting when the Ride For Life efforts of the student council, the made its second stop. As the members approached, they saw how Middle School raised over $1,000 for the school windows were filled with hundreds of sneaker-shaped the worthy cause. After briefly cutouts that contained the names of each Cherry Avenue Ride For delivering their message of Life supporter. A awareness, the Riders expressed their heartwarming appreciation and thanks to the ceremony was held Middle School in their honor, the community for result of a its support. collaboration of Moments later, Cherry Avenue they continued families, teachers, on their trek and staff. After across Long Principal John Island as the Stimmel expressed students inspiring thoughts of hollered their hope, the Riders goodbyes. Sharing Information Sayville’s 4TH ANNUAL in Current Issues Fascinating technological innovations used by IRONMAN the military were some of the topics in Mr.Tim Southerton’s and Ms. Jeanette Ainslie’s Current TRIATHLON Issues classes at the Middle School. Speaking with For students in Grades Five-Twelve authority, Michael Huggins, one of our Social Saturday, June 3rd, Studies teachers at Sayville High School, was invited 7:30 AM to share with the Middle School students his 100-meter Swim firsthand experience as an Air Force officer deployed to Kandahar,Afghanistan.A New 5K (3.1 mile) Bicycle Ride York Air National Guardsman called to duty by the U.S.Air Force, 1st Lieutenant 1-Mile Run Huggins recently completed a tour of duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. All students (grades five through twelve) need to get an entry packet from their Physical Education Answering many insightful student questions about living conditions in the desert, he Teachers.The fee for this event is $5.Award shirts will explained how the military packages food for travel, teaches military personnel to be given to the First-Place Finisher in each Category negotiate safely around rats, scorpions, and poisonous snakes, and how the military and Finisher Shirts will be distributed to each uses technology to fight terrorism. 1st Lt. Huggins also spoke of his most favorite part participant who finishes the race. of his last tour: supporting the military to help the Afghan people to help themselves Attention All Residents: Certain streets surrounding the Middle School will be closed off to all traffic from with medical treatments and establish democracy. 1st Lt. Huggins also mentioned that 8 AM to 10 AM, June 4th, the Day of the Race.We are Major John Schultz, a Sayville resident whose children go to Sayville schools, was a real sorry for any inconvenience. hero for flying rescue helicopters in Afghanistan. PAGE FIVE SEEDS of Einstein at the Elementary Schools For several months, the Sayville SEED series of experiments which would aid students in all three elementary schools them on their search for clues. Mrs. engaged in an amazing districtwide project MacDonell’s inventive supervision kept her that gave them a firsthand appreciation for students inquisitive and eager to explore Albert Einstein’s genius. By adapting a the following: program offered through the American • the structure of soapy films and how Physical Society for Middle School bubbles interface, to learn about the law students, SEED teacher Mrs. Cindy of minimization. MacDonell recognized an opportunity to • the investigation of light by measuring the embark her Fourth and Fifth-grade angles between bright beams formed students on an enjoyable, age-appropriate when a laser beam was diffracted. • their own experiments that they designed journey of experimentation with different EINSTEIN CANDY RIDDLES: principles of physics. There was an and performed with pendulums, graphing • Einstein theorized that light bends the results, making “best-fit” line around stars. Scientists later proved this entertaining objective to this study as well. predictions, and discussing theoretical Each experiment would offer data that during what solar event? changes that might occur in different (Eclipse mints) converted to clues—clues to a “treasure gravitational fields. box” that was “virtually buried” on the • Einstein must have eaten these to cause • magnetic attractions by mapping the his hair to stand on end. (Shockers tarts) grounds of where invisible field lines. (Einstein’s boyhood Einstein spent his last 23 years. fascination for his compass, a gift from First the students learned a little history. his father, was the inspiration for this The year 2005 was named the International experiment.) Uncle Ken’s Kitchen Year of Physics to commemorate the 100th Finally, the students collected their data at Sunrise Drive Anniversary of Einstein’s four publications from their three-month query, wrote their that revolutionized modern physics— results and conclusions, and faxed this referred to as “Annus mirabilis” (meaning information to Princeton. If they were miracle year). When the SEED students successful, their results would have made the comparison that it was as mapped the location of a virtual treasure phenomenal as if one person had invented box. the car, the computer, the television, and When the large package arrived one the airplane all in one year, they were day, the wide-eyed students were thrilled. enthused to learn more. The class session was spent investigating Encouraging students to make As an introduction to Einstein’s theory the scientific treasures contained in the healthy food choices, Uncle Ken’s of relativity: “time is relative and related to box: books related to their experiments; a Kitchen visited Sunrise Drive. speed,” the students pondered Einstein’s polyhedra kit for building, testing, and News12 reporter Ken Grimball “thought experiment” called the Twin observing how soapy films interact with “served up” good habits as Paradox. (One twin, approaching the speed these shapes; and even an Einstein “action spokesperson of the traveling of light while traveling to a distant star and figure”! kitchen, equipped with a chef back, would only have aged a few months, The SEED students concluded their who shared healthy recipes and a while the twin who remained on earth Einstein session with Mrs. MacDonell by would have aged decades.) Next, they physical trainer who got the guessing the answers to some Einstein students hopping for exercise. divided into teams to begin their “query,” a candy riddles. the pirates had to face a real challenge—the listening to pirate sea chanties. Pirates Ahoy at Cherry treasure hunt. By applying their knowledge of Homeward bound, the adventurers Kindergarten classes at Cherry Avenue cardinal directions (North, South, East, and returned clutching booty bags filled with ended their Social Studies unit on mapping West), they followed the treasure map that telescopes, eye patches, parrots, goldfish with “Pirates Day.” This unique celebration, would lead to the pirate’s chest hidden on crackers, and chocolate “jewels.” organized by Kindergarten teachers Mrs. the playground.The Coyle, Mrs. Flynn, and Ms. Nacional, with the clever buccaneers assistance of Kindergarten Aides Mrs. Redding located the chest and Mrs. Dulmovitz, transformed the children filled with mini into hearty mates ready for adventure. telescopes, enough On this exciting day, the Kindergarteners spoils for everyone. came to school dressed as pirates and each Since no pirate would received an eye patch.After playing innovative feel complete without games entitled Walk the Plank, Musical a parrot and Jolly Islands, Pass the Pirate Hat, Mop the Roger flag, the Poop Deck, Pin the Eye Patch on the Kindergarteners made Pirate, and even Tick! Tock! Find the Crock, their own while PAGE SIX The Emperor’s New Outfit Jump Roping An updated fairytale Hits the Mark ong ago in the Early 1990s the Emperor of Lincoln ruled the land. He did not bother with day-to-day events in the Empire, but rather, he was on Physical Fitness “Lmore involved in his appearance.” Professional rope jumper Mark Mrs. Whitehurst’s Third graders wrote case, what you are NOT wearing), but Rothstein had the elementary students and performed a class play dealing with your character—strong, wise, or kind— hopping with enthusiasm during his an Emperor whose priorities—alas—were that’s important. The children convince motivational school assembly against drugs. not balanced. In the story, the children of the Emperor that he is a strong leader Showing the children that fitness can be Lincoln must teach him, through because of his strength of character and fun, Mark gave an entertaining example, that it is not how a person the fact that he is a willing listener, not demonstration as he educated them about looks, but the way he or she behaves that because of what he wears, and so ends positive attitudes, goal setting, friendliness, makes for a successful life. the tale on character. The two Lincoln decision making, and teamwork. Enlisting As the story unfolds, the character- Avenue performances, for both the the “assistance” of Physical Education education lesson is dramatized by the students and the parents, were delights to teachers and students, his rope jumping Emperor’s foolish vanity. In this updated behold. skills wowed the crowds. Sayville version, the Elementary school Physical Education weavers still educators were thrilled to have Mark deceive the enhance their health lessons about being Emperor, who drug free. thinks his citizens will respect him because of his spectacular outfits. Yet, the Emperor’s misplaced trust in his weavers teaches the children of Lincoln an important message: it’s not what you wear (and in this Learning about the Tropical Rain Forest For the past four years, Sunrise Drive Celebration” to which parents were invited First-grade students in Mrs. Bonnie to see all the wonderful projects. Mrs. Glenn’s classes have become Tropical Rain Glenn served ice-cream sundaes, Forest experts. containing rain forest products, such as In conjunction with Earth Day again bananas, pineapples, coconuts, chocolate, this year, Mrs. Glenn assigned research vanilla, and nuts. After the children sang a projects to her students on a Tropical Rain rain forest song they had prepared for the Forest animal of their choice. In class, the celebration, the parents listened to some students read books, made several student poetry and rain forest animals for a bulletin played an assortment of board, learned about the products math games that the of the rain forest, and discussed children learned in the the importance of keeping the rain Every Day Math forests flourishing. In addition to Program. By the end of creating either a graphic organizer the celebration, the or writing a report, each student students’ enthusiasm made a diorama or a poster. Their about their Rain Forest visually amazing productions projects was an provided a wealth of information enjoyable learning about specific topics. experience for their This monthlong class project guests and fellow culminated with a “Rain Forest students! PAGE SEVEN SAYVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWSLETTER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION Linda A. Mittiga, U.S. POSTAGE Producer,Writer, Editor, Designer PAID Past Winner of NYSPRA Awards SAYVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 99 Greeley Avenue School Tax Code 566 Sayville, New York 11782 ****ECRWSS**** Dr. Rosemary F. Jones, Superintendent of Schools POSTAL CUSTOMER • Congratulations to all the students in grades 5-12 who SMBA Educator Award Celebrating were recognized for their talents during the Evening in Celebration, SMBA’s largest fundraiser. SMBA volunteers with SMBA coordinated their efforts with the various Departments to arrange this delightful evening. SMBA Celebration photos courtesy of Tove Abrams Mrs. Betsy Cohen received a special SMBA Excellence in Education Award SMBA Senior Awards (photo left) Brittney Soldano--Literary Arts Kathryn Yusko--Dance COLSON VISUAL ARTS AWARD: Margaret Cerveny Michael Cashman--Voice Lauren Bilich--Theatre GEORGE SEYFERT MUSIC AWARD: Jeffrey Manno--Voice Katherine Donals Gillian Bialer--Voice RED COBB THEATER AWARD: Brianna Soldano--Dance Jillian McManus Meredith O'Connor--Voice Cathleen Cook--Woodwind Kerry Dougherty--Visual Arts SMBA High School Grant Winners Special SMBA Award: JAMES LAWLOR MEMORIAL AWARD (photo below) (photo left) Katherine Buono--Voice Lea Johnson--Voice Katherine Donals Christina Hesse--Instrumental Trevor Caverly--Keyboard was the recipient of Music--Strings-Viola Joseph Hailey--Theatre the James Lawlor Bishnu Panigrahi--Keyboard Erika Schreiber--Visual Arts Memorial Award. Stephen Tuozzolo--Instrumental Conrad Jones--Brass (l-r) SMBA President Music--Woodwind-Sax Patrick McNeill--Instrumental Michael Bialer, Cory Muscara--Brass Music:Woodwind-Oboe Katherine Donals, Kristina Schroeter--Voice Kieran Siao--Theatre Marcia Lawlor, and Allison Bohman--Theatre Roxanne York--Voice Amy McGrath (presenter) SMBA Middle School Award Winners (photo below)

Andrew Hartman--Instrumental Rachel Ali--Instrumental Joseph McNulty--Instrumental Zachary Stephan--Instrumental MORE Michael Miller--Voice Johnny Bavaro--Instrumental Trumpeting Musical Triumphs Anthony Argentina--Visual Arts Anna Marie Ambrose--Visual Arts The talented student musicians competitive Festival of Music: Aline Koinoglou--Dance Andrew Lotto--Instrumental of the Sayville High School Wind Jazz Ensemble 1st Place Julie MacDonell--Instrumental Casey Jarvis--Voice Ensemble earned the “gold medal KyleTieman-Strauss--Instrumental Kenny Murray--Theatre with distinction award,” the Jazz Choir 1st Place James Harlin--Voice Madeline Thayer--Instrumental highest award possible, for their Jazz Swing Choir 1st Place Alexis Minogue--Literary Kevin Siao--Voice performance under the direction Overall Chorus Kassandra Golka--Voice Michael La Pinta--Instrumental of Mr. DeSalvo at the State SMBA sponsored the following Cultural Arts Evaluation Festival. Adam Rizzo was selected programs for each Sayville school: The Jazz Ensemble, the Jazz “Best Vocal Soloist” and Conrad Choir, under the direction of their Jones was named “The Best • Squeaky Clean (Elementary) respective conductors, Mr. Instrumental Soloist.” • Ear Theatre (Middle) Giammalvo, and Mr. Hoffman, won Congratulations to you all on • Alvin Ailey Student Performers (High) the following awards at the your extraordinary success.