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Paying it Forward with a Four-Legged Friend

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Nassakeag Elementary School kindergartners learned the importance of paying it forward with the help of a four-legged friend. Local author, Sarah Zagaja, visited students to share her book, “Raising Betty.” The book recounted the generosity Zagaja’s family received following the loss of their home in a fire. The outpouring of love and support from the community led to Zagaja’s family paying forward the kindness by raising a guide dog. Since Betty, Zagaja has raised several dogs for the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s Vet Dogs.

Zagaja also introduced students to her certified therapy dog Fenway, who was released from the guide dog program. Students spent time with Fenway, as well as another therapy dog, Cutch. It was clear the dogs brought joy to Nassakeag Elementary School, as students smiled ear to ear throughout the visit.

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Date Added: 3/25/2024

Learning About Diwali

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Students in Mrs. Toner’s fourth grade class at Nassakeag Elementary School recently learned about Indian culture, customs and celebrations. Students learned about Diwali and created unique Rangoli designs and Diya lanterns. They even tasted a popular Indian dessert!

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Date Added: 3/19/2024

K9 Classroom Visit at Nassakeag

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Officer Neems with the Suffolk County Police Department visited fourth graders in Mrs. Murray’s class at Nassakeag Elementary School to introduce students to his police dog, Gunner. Officer Neems spoke about the role of working dogs in the police force.

Specifically, Gunner is trained to help locate explosive devices. Students learned about the training Gunner went through and how long a dog works in the K9 department before they can “retire.” The interactive visit connected students to first responders and heroes in the Three Village community.

Date Added: 3/13/2024

Community Helpers Unit

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Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico visited Pre-K students at Nassakeag Elementary School to kick off their community helpers unit. Panico read the book, “Hello! Hometown Heroes” to Ms. MacDowell’s class, which introduced students to all the people in communities who help make lives safer, cleaner and better. Panico also discussed his role and how he works to help the Three Village community. Throughout the community helpers unit, Ms. MacDowell’s class will welcome several guest speakers including a doctor and police officer.

Date Added: 3/5/2024

Celebrating Lunar New Year

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The Three Village Central School District celebrated the Year of the Dragon ahead of Lunar New Year on Feb. 10. Students and staff learned about Lunar New Year’s many traditions and the cultures that celebrate.

At W.S. Mount Elementary School, Ms. McNally’s Pre-K classes paraded through the hallways while holding a large dragon and several instruments. Students lined the halls as spectators and chanted, “Gung Hay Fat Choy, alongside the Pre-K students, which translates to wishes of happiness and prosperity.

Similarly, at Nassakeag Elementary School, Mr. Prinzo’s sixth grade class held a parade with a dragon being carried through the halls. The dragon symbolizes good luck, strength and health. Additionally, Ms. Toner’s fourth grade class held a celebration where parent volunteers set up five stations to showcase various aspects of Asian cultures. Students participated in hands-on learning and cultural enrichment through the Lunar New Year activities.

The celebrations continued at Minnesauke Elementary School, where students created paper dragons, held a parade and participated in a dragon scavenger hunt upon arrival on Feb. 9.

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Date Added: 2/13/2024