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The ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ District is proud to announce that 21 talented student-musicians from its two high schools have been selected by the New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education to participate in the prestigious 2023 All-County Music Festival. The annual festival features the top musicians from across Suffolk County.

Congratulations to the following Sachem ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ:

• Jabiel Aqueron, HS East – All-County Choir, Bass 1
• Dreshta Boghra, HS North – All-County Band, Oboe
• Owen Cavanaugh, HS North – All-County Band, Flute
• Jeremy Cruz, HS North – All-County Choir, Bass 2
• Ava Daw, HS North – All-County Choir, Soprano 2
• Ashley Edgar, HS North – All-County Choir, Alto 1
• Jacob Flores Zeranski, HS North – All-County Orchestra, Violin
• Robin Gillespie, HS North - All-County Band, Percussion
• Lydia Hicyilmaz, HS North – All-County Band, Clarinet
• Isabella Licata, HS East – All-County Choir, Soprano 2
• Ryan Panzarino, HS North – All-County Band, Alto Saxophone
• Matthew Peluso, HS East – All-County Choir, Tenor 2
• Seraphina Ptaszynski, HS East – All-County Choir, Soprano 1
• Brandon Rivas, HS East – All-County Band, Euphonium
• Matthew Rivas, HS East – All-County Choir, Bass 1
• Anthony Romano, HS North – All-County Band, Alto Saxophone
• Jaden Rudnicki, HS East – All-County Band, French Horn
• Christopher Sneider, HS North – All-County Orchestra, French Horn
• Brooke Tate, HS North – All-County Choir, Soprano 1
• Kylie Trojcak, HS North – All-County Choir, Alto 1
• Colin Veraszto, HS North – All-County Choir, Tenor 2


Acceptance into the NYSCAME All-County Ensembles is a high honor obtained only by the most talented and dedicated music ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ from across all of Suffolk County, which is perhaps the most competitive county in New York state when it comes to musical performance. As it is a prestigious festival, highly sought-after conductors from across the nation are selected to lead each ensemble. It is quite an honor for these ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ to work with such seasoned professionals.

The NYSCAME All-County Festival concert took place on Nov. 17 at Northport High ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ. The ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ had just three rehearsals during a week and a half to prepare for the event. The concert was a tremendous success due to the hard work of the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ, their teachers, and their conductors. Sachem’s 21 participants are truly among the top student musicians in New York State.

Congratulations to these talented musicians on this impressive achievement!

 

Date Added: 11/28/2023

The ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ District community came together on Nov. 18 for a districtwide celebration of unity. The second annual “CommUNITY” Fair featured cultural music and dance performances along with food tastings. Several members of the school community participated including student leaders from various clubs, dance teams, the robotics team and even outside organizations such as Canine Companions.

The CommUNITY Fair was an opportunity for all Sachem families to come together to celebrate what unites everyone, while also recognizing differences. The event supported the district’s Culture of Care – showing that all ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ, staff and families are welcomed and cared for in Sachem schools.

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Date Added: 11/27/2023

Students at both Sachem High ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈs kicked off the season of giving by collecting turkeys and Thanksgiving dinner sides to donate to families in need.

Students at Sachem High ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ East assembled 400 boxes to donate to Sachem families. Each box was hand-checked for the 24 items needed to make a complete Thanksgiving dinner. Any extra items were donated to the Town of Brookhaven and Suffolk Independent Living Organization’s food pantry.

At Sachem High ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ North, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ collected more than $4,000 and over 200 turkeys. They were able to provide more than 225 Sachem families with a full Thanksgiving dinner, along with hundreds of families in surrounding neighborhoods.

The ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ District is thankful for the generous amount of donations received to make the Thanksgiving a little brighter for local families in need.

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Date Added: 11/22/2023

The ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ District is proud to announce that Sachem High ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ East student Jaden Rudnicki will be performing with the renowned Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’s Great American Marching Band.

Jaden, an 11th grade horn player, will be marching with the Great American Marching Band for his second consecutive year. He is currently spending a week in New York City working hard to prepare for the event. Some of Jaden’s other recent accomplishments include being selected to perform with the NYSSMA All-State Symphonic Band and NYSCAME All-County Band, as well playing first horn with the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, the Long Island Youth Orchestra, and the Nassau-Suffolk Wind Symphony. Sachem is incredibly proud of Jaden and all of his accomplishments.

Be sure to tune in to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC this week on Thanksgiving morning to see Jaden perform with the Great American Marching Band as he represents our Sachem community.

Date Added: 11/22/2023

Students across the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ District celebrated the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with hands-on activities, parades, performances and service projects. These authentic learning experiences got ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ excited about Thanksgiving while teaching them about its history and traditions.

Students at Lynwood Avenue Elementary ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ said, “Move over Macy’s!” as they held their own Thanksgiving parade on Nov. 21. Fourth and fifth graders paraded the hallways with handheld balloons and creative floats. The ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ followed a parade route which first took them into the gymnasium filled with an audience of kindergarten, first and second grade ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ. Next, they marched to the second “grandstand” in the cafeteria where third graders and special guests including district administrators looked on. For the first time this year, the High ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ East pep band and Sagamore Middle ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ Arrowettes joined the elementary school ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ for performances.

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Similarly, Hiawatha Elementary ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ held a Thanksgiving parade for its kindergarten ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ. They dressed in costume following class themes as they marched outside the building in front of friends and family.

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Second graders at Wenonah Elementary ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ performed a play that highlighted the history and origins of Thanksgiving. Students incorporated several Disney songs into their performance in front of their families.

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Tamarac Elementary ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ kindergarten ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ participated in a Thanksgiving Adventure event. They explored different aspects of Native American and pilgrim culture through hands-on STEAM projects including a Mayflower Challenge where they had to create a boat with aluminum foil, log cabin and teepee building, and a turkey-themed problem-solving activity.

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Date Added: 11/21/2023