On March 28, Edith L. Slocum Elementary fourth grader Arisha Asif shared a book about Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with her class. She wanted to teach the class about the month-long holiday that she and her family celebrate every year. She also provided the students in Ms. Pinelli’s class with gift bags that contained food and treats that are traditionally served when celebrating Eid at the end of the month of Ramadan.

 

Date Added: 4/1/2025

Mrs. Guastella’s first grade class at Edith L. Slocum Elementary celebrated National Scribble Day on March 27 with creativity and kindness! The first graders were inspired by the book, “I’m Not Just a Scribble” by Diane Alber, a heartwarming story about acceptance and celebrating differences.

After listening to the story, students discussed how such a short story can have such a big impact and shared their thoughts about the author’s message. Students completed a reader’s response and had the chance to create their own unique scribbles, turning simple lines and colors into imaginative works of art.

Each student’s scribble was framed and proudly displayed in the classroom’s very own Scribble Gallery. Mrs. Guastella, a certified art teacher who brings her passion for art into the elementary classroom, loves incorporating artistic expression into her lessons to engage and inspire her students.

 

Date Added: 3/28/2025

On March 20, the Connetquot High School junior and senior treble choir performed at the Suffolk County District Court Women's History Month celebration. The event was hosted in the ceremonial courtroom of the John P. Cohalan, Jr. Court Complex in Central Islip.

The students kicked off the event with a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner”. The ceremony recognized the Honorable Betty Weinberg Ellerin, the Honorable Caren Loguercio and Associate Dean Myra Berman, Esq. for their contributions to the legal profession. The event concluded with a performance of Carly Simon's “Let the River Run” by the treble choir.

Click here to view the performance.

 

Date Added: 3/28/2025

Edward J. Bosti Elementary teaching assistant Barbara Torre is now a published author with the release of her children’s book, “The Adventures of Stinky and Frisky: The Dream”.

Barbara was inspired by her two beloved cats, Stinky and Frisky. As indoor cats who regularly sat by the window, watching squirrels, Barbara envisioned their playful, mischievous antics and wondered what adventures they might dream up. From these early musings, she started crafting stories, thinking about their imaginations.

“The Adventures of Stinky and Frisky: The Dream” follows a hungry Stinky as he enters into a dream world after a lazy morning nudge to his owner goes unanswered. The story takes readers on a fantastical journey down a road full of restaurants, where Stinky encounters a series of entertaining situations in search of food.

Although Barbara lost Stinky and Frisky many years ago, their memories live on through her book. In the future, she plans to expand the series with more of Stinky and Frisky’s adventures and share the story with Bosti’s students. “The Adventures of Stinky and Frisky: The Dream” is now available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes and Noble’s websites.

Date Added: 3/27/2025