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Birch Third Graders Dance Around The World

Pictured: Papa’s class performed the cumbia. Photo courtesy of the Merrick Union Free School District After learning about cultures from around the world during their history and English curriculum, third graders at Birch School in the Merrick School District worked on various dances during a five-day residency with an outside arts in education program. The […]
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A Lovely Day Of Learning At Birch Lane In Massapequa

Pictured: Fourth grader Khloe Lanning added dominoes to create a heart, as part of a science exploration on the transfer of energy. Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District Valentine’s Day provided a spark for learning at Birch Lane Elementary School in the Massapequa School District, both for academics and character education. Young scientists in […]
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Readers Shoot For The Stars At Birch Lane In Masspequa

Pictured: Birch Lane Elementary School kindergartners enjoyed a magic show by Joe Romano to kickoff this year’s Pick a Reading Partner program. Photo courtesy of the Massapequa School District Young book lovers at Birch Lane Elementary School in the Massapequa School District hope to eclipse any prior reading records during a three-week immersion into literature. […]
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Making Memories At Massapequa Summer Rec Camps

Pictured: Superintendent Dr. William Brennan met with campers and counselors at the Summer Recreation program at Birch Lane Elementary School. Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District It’s fun for all ages at Massapequa’s six elementary schools, where the Summer Recreation program is in full swing. Campers and counselors spend six hours a day together […]
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Massapequa Students Connect For Community Exploration

Pictured: Junior Jack Holden worked with students on a pizza-making simulation. Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District Second graders throughout the Massapequa School District were thrilled when they were visited by high school students for lessons on careers, community and financial responsibility. It was part of the High School Heroes program through Junior