The Three Village Central School District came together on Oct. 16 to celebrate Unity Day. Unity Day takes place each October, which marks National Bullying Prevention Month, and encourages communities to work together to create safe environments for students. The initiative promotes kindness, acceptance and inclusion.

Ahead of Unity Day, students at Ward Melville High School participated in a “chalk the walk” activity. They wrote messages of support and kindness on the sidewalks of the building so that their peers would see positivity as they entered school on Oct. 16. Across the district, students of all grade levels were invited to wear orange to celebrate Unity Day and spread a visible message of building a community through acceptance and inclusion. Students also participated in art and in-class activities to engage in the lessons of Unity Day.

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Date Added: 10/16/2024

Stephanie Turano’s health classes at Arrowhead Elementary School are planting with a purpose in the school garden. Students across grade levels have been engaged in hands-on learning while tending to the garden.

First grade students identified and labeled vegetables whereas fourth graders prepared the garden beds for planting garlic, making health science connections while identifying plant structures. Meanwhile, the sixth graders harvested the fruits of their labor, including tomatoes, lettuce and herbs. These students learned how to air-dry herbs such as sage, mint, oregano and rosemary. They connected the activity to the health curriculum and learned how adding freshly grown herbs to meals can boost nutrient density.

Date Added: 10/9/2024

Third graders in Mrs. Starr’s class at Arrowhead Elementary School are enhancing their understanding of the Dewey Decimal System. Understanding the system empowers them to independently explore and find books on subjects of interest through the school library catalog. This year, a key objective of library class is to equip students with the skills needed to confidently navigate the library, allowing them to locate relevant, valuable information in both school and public libraries. In addition to these practical skills, the library aims to inspire a love for reading that will foster lifelong curiosity and a passion for knowledge.

Date Added: 9/24/2024