Pre-K students in Ms. Panasci’s class at Setauket Elementary School invited their families into the classroom to decorate gingerbread men ahead of the December break! Students used icing and candy to create their designs. Not only was the activity part of some festive fun, students got to take home their tasty treats!

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Date Added: 12/20/2024

Ward Melville High School students taking Mrs. Lydon’s Early Childhood Education II class are stepping into the role of teachers during weekly field work visits. The high school students visit Ms. Panasci’s pre-K class at Setauket Elementary School to prepare and teach lessons to the young learners. This is a firsthand opportunity for the high schoolers to learn about classroom and behavior management, organization and collaboration.

The aspiring educators are part of the district’s CTE pathway and will graduate with a certificate on their diploma in early childhood education. It has been an enjoyable learning experience for all, with both high school and pre-K students looking forward to the visits.

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Date Added: 12/16/2024

Setauket Elementary School fifth graders were treated to a visit from a weatherman on Dec. 2 to kick off their next module in the district’s new Into Reading program. Dr. Radell, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service and parent of a fifth grader in Mrs. Kraemer’s class, taught students all about natural disasters and the science of saving lives.

Students learned about tsunamis, hurricanes and the difference between weather watches and warnings. They also viewed photos and videos of the damage in their own Three Village community from this summer’s flash flooding. Mr. Radell reminded students that the National Weather Service’s mission is to protect life and property.

Date Added: 12/11/2024

The team builders club at Setauket Elementary School recently kicked off the season of giving. Third and fourth graders worked together to construct gingerbread villages surrounded by trees, sleds and characters made entirely of tasty treats. The creations were donated to the Long Island State Veterans Home in the Three Village community for residents and their families to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

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Date Added: 12/2/2024

Mrs. Flaiz and Mrs. Wall's math class at Setauket Elementary School held a food drive to benefit the Hope House Ministries in Port Jefferson. Students collected items to create full Thanksgiving meals, as well as additional food and kitchen supplies. The donations will help feed those in need in the surrounding community.

 

 

Date Added: 11/26/2024