Fifth graders at Mount Elementary School created their own parachutes during science lab after reading the book, “Christmas from Heaven.” Students first learned about U.S. Army Air Corps pilot, Gail Halvorsen, who flew supplies into Berlin after World War II. He noticed children would line the fences near the air base and decided to send them candy fastened to small parachutes. His gesture became known around the world and a symbol of hope.

Students engineered their own parachutes using coffee filters, string and paper cups to mimic the ones Halvorsen dropped from his plane in the 1940s.

 

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Date Added: 12/19/2024

The Murphy Junior High School student government carried out its annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign on Dec. 17, collecting hundreds of toy donations from students across the district. Murphy students rode in a school bus to Mount, Minnesauke and Arrowhead Elementary Schools, collecting donations the elementary students received during their respective toy drives. They loaded up the bus with toys, puzzles, books and games, which will be brought to the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center in Wyandanch.

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Date Added: 12/18/2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the skies cleared just in time for Mount’s annual Thanksgiving parade. Band and orchestra musicians, led by Mr. Jordan and Mrs. Rabbitt, performed “center stage” in the bus circle. Mount students and families were treated to a sneak preview of Mount’s upcoming musical production of “Seussical,” performed by members of the cast and led by Mrs. D’Angelo and Ms. Graham.

 

 

Date Added: 12/4/2024

Fifth grade students at Mount Elementary School made clay models of the earth during science lab! Each color of clay represents a different layer.

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Date Added: 11/25/2024

Students across the Three Village Central School District kicked off the season of giving by participating in Thanksgiving service projects. W.S. Mount Elementary School second graders and their older buddies in fourth and sixth grade classes collected food donations, then paired up to create a basket providing a full Thanksgiving meal. Students also worked with their partners to design Thanksgiving placemats.

At Minnesauke Elementary School, students in Mr. Licausi’s second grade class completed a similar project. The class collected donations to make a basket full of Thanksgiving food items. The baskets created at both buildings were donated to Three Village families in need ahead of the holiday.

Date Added: 11/22/2024