In honor of Fire Prevention Month, firefighters from the Lakeland Fire Department in Ronkonkoma visited Cherokee Street Elementary to teach students about fire safety.

The Lakeland firefighters taught the elementary students important safety tips during a schoolwide assembly, including rolling to the ground if they ever hear a smoke alarm since smoke rises. They also talked about the importance of installing a working smoke detector and making a family plan in case of an emergency. Students also had the opportunity to observe a firefighter dressed in full gear and listen to the sound that their air tank makes.

Then, kindergarten, first and second graders headed outside to see the Lakeland fire trucks. Students were able to climb inside and learn about the many tools and parts on the outside of the trucks.

Click here to view the Cherokee Street Learns How to Be Fire Safe slideshow.

Date Added: 10/21/2024

On Sept. 16, fourth grade classes at Cherokee Street Elementary celebrated International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration.

Cherokee Street fourth graders first read, “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds before using their creativity to create their own dots. In “The Dot,” the main character believes she can’t draw. Her teacher then encourages her to “make a mark and see where it takes her,” and her creativity takes off. As part of the exercise, the students also thought about something they would like to be good at, why and how they can become better at it.

Click here to view the International Dot Day at Cherokee Street slideshow.

Date Added: 9/19/2024

Across the district on September 11, students honored and remembered those lost during the attacks in 2001. Connetquot never forgets.

Click here to view the Connetquot commemorates Patriot Day slideshow.

Date Added: 9/12/2024