Minnesauke Elementary School celebrated Autism Awareness Month throughout April. Students did announcements in the morning to educate their peers about autism, the building held a “Light It Up Blue” spirit week, and all classes attended an autism awareness assembly hosted by Minnesauke’s special education staff. The month ended with a schoolwide autism walk. Students made signs and walked around the bus circle to celebrate Autism Awareness Month and promote inclusivity.

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Date Added: 5/3/2024

Several Ward Melville High School student-artists were honored in this year’s Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. This is the nation’s longest-running program for creative teens. Congratulations to the following students:

Maria Gavrilov, 10th grade in drawing and painting, received a silver key and an honorable mention for digital art submissions. She also received a silver key for an illustration.

* Rekindling Silver Key (Digital Art)
* Backstage Honorable Mention (Digital Art)
* Blueberry Bear Silver Key (Drawing & Illustration)

Sarina Policastro received several awards from various classes.

* Convenience Store Blues Honorable Mention (Digital Art)
* Three Eyes Gold Key (Comic Art)
* Skinny Pasta Honorable Mention (AP Studio)
* Things Are Looking Up Honorable Mention (Painting)
* Suddenly Silverpoint Honorable Mention (Drawing & Illustration)
* Buzz Buzz Silver Key (Graphic design)
* Cats on Swings Honorable Mention (Mixed Media)
* Found Beauty Honorable Mention (Portfolio Category)

Kylee Kong

* Eye Candy Silver Key
* Color Face – Gold Key

Sophia Greene

* Mama Bear’s Juice, Honorable Mention (Mixed Media)
* Food Truck Design – Honorable Mention (Graphic Design)
* Personal Jesus, Honorable Mention Digital Art (Graphic Design)

Alexis Comunale

* Life Cycle of an Angel – Honorable Mention
* Portfolio – Honorable Mention

Yumi Jin:

* The Escape of a Bottle, Honorable Mention, Photography (independent Work)

Date Added: 5/2/2024

Students taking Early Childhood Education II at Ward Melville High School hosted a Little Patriots Playgroup to bring together children in the Three Village community while gaining real-world classroom experience. Three Village children ages 3 to 5 were invited to join the playgroup. The high school students planned a two-hour, carnival-themed session for the children to participate in. They read a story, did arts and crafts, played carnival games and enjoyed a snack.

It was a valuable experience for the Ward Melville High School students, as planning the playgroup aligned with what they learn in their early childhood education course. They ensured the activities were developmentally appropriate while providing a safe space for the young children. On the other hand, the playgroup brought together some of the youngest members of the Three Village community for a few hours of social play.

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Date Added: 5/2/2024