Ahead of Veterans Day, students across Three Village participated in activities and service projects to thank local veterans. At Arrowhead Elementary School, students wrote cards of gratitude and designed posters to be donated to the Northport VA. Similarly, at Minnesauke Elementary School, fourth graders created posters and cards for the residents at the Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook.

At Minnesauke, Mrs. Beck and Mrs. Henkowitz’ fifth grade class also made goodie bags and placemats for Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Tracy Bogush, a Minnesauke staff member, volunteers at Cooking for Long Island Veterans and takes the bags and placemats when she delivers food each week.

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Date Added: 11/12/2024

Fifth graders at Arrowhead Elementary School brought history to life during Biography Day. Students researched famous historical or contemporary figures and created presentations highlighting how their chosen person overcame challenges and showcased their admirable qualities. The fifth graders fully immersed themselves in the experience, dressing up as their historical figure and using Book Creator, a digital e-book tool, to present their findings to classmates.

The activity was connected to their ELA program, with the first module focusing on inventors and the qualities that drive individuals to succeed. Not only did Biography Day encourage creativity, but it also deepened students’ understanding of perseverance and dedication to achieving greatness.

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Date Added: 11/6/2024

The Three Village community came together on Oct. 30 to kick off its Halloween festivities. Ward Melville High School hosted its annual Trick or Treat Street, where families and students trick or treated throughout the halls. There were several activities for families to participate in, including a haunted house, games and pumpkin picking outside the building.

The excitement carried over to Oct. 31 during the several Halloween parades hosted by the district’s elementary schools. Students were eager to show off their costumes as they paraded outside their perspective buildings.

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Date Added: 10/31/2024

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