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Waverly Learns To Care For Canines

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A group of furry, four-legged friends paid a visit to Waverly Avenue Elementary School in the Sachem Central School District as part of a workshop that taught first grade students basic dog care and safety. For more than 10 years, the Suffolk Obedience Training Club has visited Waverly to
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A Study of Citizenship Showcases Care For Community

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The fundamentals of good citizenship in community, classroom and family were at the forefront of a recent lesson in Donna Gianfortone’s first-grade class at Chippewa Elementary School in the Sachem Central School District.  During the lesson, students learned the various attributes that make a good citizen, and the class then organized a recycling project as […]
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Local fire departments share lifesaving lessons

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During the month of October, local fire departments across the Sachem Central School District visited each of the 10 elementary buildings to educate students on the importance of fire safety for annual Fire Prevention Week. As part of the numerous districtwide presentations, firefighters performed several engaging demonstrations highlighting the unique abilities of the
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A noteworthy duet of music and technology

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An energized audience of sixth-grade students filled the auditorium at Samoset Middle School in the Sachem Central School District for a recent assembly led by Brent Daniels, an award-winning composer, producer, sound designer and recording artist. Daniels, whose most recent work has appeared in numerous notable movie trailers, wowed students with his ability to improvise
Student Spotlight
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Student Spotlight

Merrimac Elementary School students in the Sachem Central School District recently proved trivia savvy during an interactive game, The Brain Show, which challenged participants across grade levels on a variety of curriculum concepts. Utilizing three buzzer podiums, student teams faced off as the show’s host asked questions covering a multitude of topics, including art,
Envirothon Honorees
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Envirothon Honorees

A team of five Sachem High School North student scientists who captured a first-place finish at the 20th annual Long Island Regional Envirothon competition this April were honored for their achievement at the meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature on June 19. The winning team, composed of Chris Eagler, Miranda Garcia-Cassani, Emily Gelardi, Emily Hudak […]
Future Educators
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Future Educators

For Sachem High School students interested in a career in education, the Child Development class provides a hands-on learning experience that allows future educators to apply classroom concepts at the elementary level under the direction of the class teacher. After the completion of Child Development I, which covers the beginning stages of life and the […]