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Merrick Named A Best Community For Music Education

LIMG April 24, 2023

Pictured: Birch fifth grade band students Ronit, Harper and Harlow. Photo courtesy of the Merrick Union Free School District Merrick schools are among more than 60 Long Island districts — and 830 nationwide— to be named a Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music

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Lakeside Student Make Sandwiches For Charity

LIMG February 15, 2023

Pictured: Hazel, Maisy and Hadley. Photos courtesy of the Merrick Union Free School District. To spread some love on Valentine’s Day, students at Norman J. Levy Lakeside School donated and assembled cold cut sandwiches that were later distributed by The River Fund, a poverty center that connects those with food insecurity. “You should know what […]

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Kindness Rocks At Chatterton

LIMG January 9, 2023

Photos courtesy of the Merrick Union Free School District Girl Scout Troop 2545, comprised mostly of fifth graders from Chatterton School in the Merrick Union Free School District, wanted to find a way to contribute to the school’s atmosphere of kindness and inclusivity. Two years in the making due to a COVID disruptions, they created […]

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Birch Podcast Club Records First Episodes

LIMG January 3, 2023

Photo courtesy of the Merrick Union Free School District Sixth graders in Melissa Froehlich’s Podcast Club at Birch School in Merrick Union Free School District began recording their first episodes on Jan. 3. “Students worked in groups to select and research a specific topic, interview peers, and record audio,” Froehlich explained. Keep your ears peeled […]

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zSpace Enhances Interactive Learning For Merrick Students

LIMG December 14, 2022

Photos courtesy of Merrick Union Free School District Students in all three elementary buildings in the Merrick Union Free School District have been enjoying using zSpace technology. This augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) software immerses students in an interactive learning experience. These experiential learning opportunities enhances the social studies,

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Chatterton Student Council Meets With Town Councilmember

LIMG October 4, 2022

Photos courtesy of Merrick Union Free School District. Hempstead Town Councilmember Christopher Carini met with fifth and sixth grade students in the Student Council at Chatterton School in the Merrick Union Free School District at the end of September. The councilman discussed his role as a town councilmember and serving in government, as well as […]

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Chatterton Students Gobble Up Reading At Book Tasting

LIMG September 14, 2022

Photos courtesy of Merrick Union Free School District Students in Kelly Gonzalez’s third grade class at Chatterton School in the Merrick Union Free School District stepped into a “café” on Sept. 14 and were able to “sample” reading materials during a book tasting activity. Tablecloths and place settings were dotted around the classroom to give […]

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Merrick Kicks Off 100th School Year

LIMG September 6, 2022

Photos courtesy of Merrick Union Free School District The Merrick Union Free School District had a lot to smile about on Sept. 1. Not only was it the first day back to school but it also marked the district’s 100th school year of operation. “The staff of the Merrick Schools will continue to provide a […]