Students from the Helping Hands Club at Edward J. Bosti Elementary recently brought joy to the patients at Good Shepherd Hospice by creating heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards. The idea for this thoughtful gesture came from fifth grader Caitlyn Dunne, who recognized how much the patients would appreciate a kind note. Caitlyn’s mother, Jeanne, a social worker at the hospice, helped coordinate the students' efforts, making the project even more meaningful.

The Helping Hands Club, made up of third through fifth graders, meets every Thursday after school. In addition to managing Edward J. Bosti Elementary’s recycling center and donating the proceeds to various causes, the club organizes food and pet drives and supports the school’s PTA with different tasks. The mission of the club is to encourage students to think beyond themselves and make a positive impact on their community.

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Date Added: 2/14/2025

Congratulations to Connetquot High School senior Alexander DeVita for qualifying as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist!  As a semifinalist, he has fulfilled several additional requirements and advanced to the finalist level of the competition before being considered for a National Merit Scholarship. Over 15,000 of the semifinalists are expected to become finalists, and Alex is one of them. Mr. Moran presented Alex with a Certificate of Merit from NMSC attesting to his distinguished performance in the competition. 

Date Added: 2/14/2025

Congratulations to Connetquot High School tenth grader Katie Porcelli on becoming the first-ever undefeated county wrestling champion! “Katie Porcelli is an outstanding student-athlete who has made Connetquot proud as she has made historic accomplishments in the sport of wrestling,” said Director of PE, Health, Athletics and Recreation Peter Melore.

Date Added: 2/12/2025

We’re excited to highlight two of Duffield’s fifth grade clubs as they finish for the year. The Knitting Club mastered new skills and created beautiful scarves just in time for the colder weather. Meanwhile, the Computer Science Club wrapped up their independent projects in Sprite Editor during their KidOYO class. Congratulations to our top three winners! It’s been a fantastic year of learning and creativity for both!

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Date Added: 2/11/2025

On Feb. 5, students at Helen B. Duffield Elementary took part in Global School Play Day, an event designed to encourage independent play and creativity. For the special day, students brought in their favorite toys and games from home, creating an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie as they played in groups.

During Global School Play Day, students are encouraged to engage in free play without the use of screens, structured games or adult direction. The idea is to let children explore their creativity, problem-solving skills and social interactions in an unstructured and spontaneous environment.

It’s believed that play is a crucial aspect of a child’s social, emotional and cognitive development. Global School Play Day was created to bring attention to the value of play in learning and to foster a global conversation about the role of play in education.

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