As part of PARP Week, Sycamore Avenue Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss Day. The day was organized by the school’s PTA and students were given the opportunity to dress as their favorite Dr. Seuss character while the high school’s English Honor Society students read them classics such as “The Lorax”, “Green Eggs and Ham”, “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish”, “The Cat in the Hat”, “Horton Hears a Who” and” Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”

After they finished reading, the Connetquot High School English Honor Society members led the students in hands-on activities related to the book they read. For example, kindergarteners “made green eggs and ham”, using paper plates and green paint, while second graders colored “Save the Earth” sheets after reading, “The Lorax”. It was a great day of building literacy awareness in Sycamore Avenue’s students while celebrating the legendary Dr. Seuss!

Click here to view the Sycamore Avenue celebrates Dr. Seuss Day slideshow.

Date Added: 3/6/2025

Students across the district showcased their dedication and digital skills in this year’s highly anticipated typing competition, “Typing in a T-Bird Wonderland!” Participants collectively logged an impressive 2,690 hours and 32 minutes honing their typing abilities, achieving an outstanding 97% accuracy rate!

The competition, open to second through fifth grade students, challenged the participants to improve their speed and precision. This event not only highlighted the importance of keyboarding skills in today’s digital world but also fostered a sense of accomplishment and friendly competition among students.

The highlight of the event was the much-anticipated winner’s announcement video, which celebrated the top-performing students and classrooms. Teachers and students eagerly watched as winners were revealed.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the Instructional Technology team, whose creativity and dedication brought this initiative to life. Special recognition is extended to Victoria Pappas, Nikki Frink-Martin and Kristen Fantry, under the leadership of Director of Instructional Technology Elizabeth Weis, for their hard work in organizing this event. Their efforts ensured a seamless and engaging experience for all participants.

Additionally, the success of “Typing in a T-Bird Wonderland” would not have been possible without the encouragement and support of our incredible teachers and staff. Their dedication to fostering student growth and enthusiasm for learning played a crucial role in the competition’s achievements.

As we celebrate this remarkable accomplishment, we extend our gratitude to everyone who participated and supported this initiative. Congratulations to all our students for their hard work, determination, and impressive typing skills! Below are the winning classes with the most minutes total:

Grade 2 - Ms.  Abbinanti, Cherokee Street

Grade 3 - Ms. Gonzalez, Duffield

Grade 4 - Ms. Fierenze, John Pearl

Grade 5 - Ms. D'Ambrosio/ Ms. Feil, Cherokee Street

Date Added: 3/5/2025

Click here to view Dr. Centamore’s February Video Message!