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On March 21, Idle Hour Elementary Principal Mrs. Rubin found herself “in a sticky situation.” Mrs. Rubin held a “principal’s challenge,” promising that if 65 students participated in the school’s Makerspace Science Fair on March 19, she would allow the students to duct tape her to the wall. The idea was proposed by the school’s student government. The students went above and beyond— 75 students signed up to participate in the Makerspace Fair! The fair featured projects from kindergarten through fifth graders, showcasing their creativity and STEM skills. The event encouraged students to upcycle everyday items, transforming them into innovative new creations. True to her word, Mrs. Rubin stood against the wall on March 21 with two chairs beneath each foot. Students lined up to place their piece of duct tape from her shoulders to her ankles. After every student took their turn, the chairs were removed, and it was clear that the duct tape had done its job. Mrs. Rubin stuck to the wall as her students erupted in cheers!
Click here to view the Makerspace Fair & Duct Taping Photo Slide Show.
Click here to view the News 12 Feature.
Date Added: 3/25/2025
Click here to view the Idle Hour Plays Wingo slideshow.
Date Added: 3/21/2025
Idle Hour Elementary School hosted a one-of-a-kind literary guessing game titled, The Masked Reader, inspired by the popular television show, “The Masked Singer”. Teachers and staff members dressed in inflatable costumes that concealed their identities, leaving only their voices recognizable to students. The masked readers read passages from various stories into a microphone on stage while students listened carefully to try and identify which teacher or staff member was behind the costume. After everyone had read, the students guessed the identity of each reader. There was an air of excitement and anticipation as the teachers were unmasked, and the students couldn’t wait to see if they had guessed correctly.
Click here to view the Idle Hour’s “The Masked Reader” slideshow.
Date Added: 3/12/2025
In celebration of Digital Learning Day on Feb. 27, Connetquot honored and recognized teachers around the district who are leading the way in utilizing and integrating digital tools, dubbing them “Digital Heroes”. These educators have gone above and beyond to support their students and colleagues in navigating the digital learning landscape. Each building principal nominated one Digital Hero from their building who exemplified leadership, innovation and dedication to the integration of technology into the classroom. These educators not only use digital tools effectively but are also sources of inspiration and support for their colleagues. Congratulations to Julia DeMaio (Idle Hour Elementary), Nicolette D’Ambrosio (Cherokee Street Elementary), Douglas Dos Santos (Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School), Alan Fertmann (Connetquot High School), Patricia Firenze (John Pearl Elementary), Ross Grandin (Connetquot High School), Jessica Grieve (Helen B. Duffield Elementary), Elizabeth Jonas (Edith L. Slocum Elementary), Christina Ladick (Sycamore Avenue Elementary), Lisa Manzo (Edward J. Bosti Elementary) and Debra Smith (Ronkonkoma Middle School) on being named Digital Heroes! Each winner received a certificate of recognition and a free school subscription to Gemini for the remainder of the year, further supporting their efforts in digital learning.
Click here to view the Connetquot’s Digital Heroes slideshow.
Date Added: 3/3/2025
Click here to view the Idle Hour celebrates the 101st Day of School slideshow.
Date Added: 2/26/2025