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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

Students and staff members across the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ District recently honored those who have served in the U.S. military through lessons and activities.

Several elementary schools invited current and former service members to their buildings to be thanked and honored. Veterans who are family members of Sachem ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ gathered for breakfasts which were followed by a parade. Students lined the hallways and outside of their buildings with American flags and thank-you cards as the veterans walked through. Following the parade at Tamarac Elementary ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ presented candy donations to the Farmingville Fire Department to be sent to troops overseas.

Other buildings invited veterans to be guest speakers and share their experience in the military with ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ. At Chippewa Elementary ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ, fourth and fifth graders participated in a question-and-answer session with vets. Tamarac Elementary ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ invited Staff Sergeant Dawn Amato to the building. Amato served in the military for 22 years and now works as a bus driver in Sachem. Alongside her service dog Peaches, Amato shared her journey about how she joined the United States Army and served her country.

Through these interactive events and in-class lessons, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ learned about the different branches of the military. They connected with local heroes and expressed gratitude for the sacrifices they have made.

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Date Added: 11/15/2023

High ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ East ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ collaborated with fifth graders to boost social emotional learning skills at Lynwood Avenue Elementary ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ on Oct. 27. The high school peer education classes visited Ms. Trimboli’s fifth grade SEL classes to talk about acceptance, tolerance and all of the wonderful things middle school has to offer. Students worked together during a card game to spread the message, “Treat everyone like an ace.”

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Date Added: 11/1/2023

Throughout the month of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ and staff at Lynwood Avenue Elementary ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ have participated in activities and fundraisers to support breast cancer awareness. Students created an honor wall to support those affected by breast cancer. They decorated awareness ribbons that were put on display in one of the building’s hallways. The ribbons honored friends and family members who have been impacted by the disease.

On Oct. 18, Sachem High ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ East cosmetology ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ visited Lynwood Avenue Elementary ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ to give ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ pink hair extensions and temporary tattoos. Students and their families made a donation to receive a hair extension or tattoo and raised a total of $2,000 for the cause.

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Date Added: 10/23/2023

Many Sachem ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ learned all about Hispanic music as part of the district’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Elementary school counselor Justin Morales led interactive assemblies at several of the district’s elementary schools that recognized the importance of music in Hispanic culture and the contributions of many Latin American musicians.

Mr. Morales first introduced the art of salsa dancing and the instruments at the heart of salsa music. He then taught ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈ about the impact of artists including Tito Puente, Selena, Gloria Estefan, Shakira and Enrique Iglesias. Students even learned the merengue dance and got up out of their seats to feel the rhythm.

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Date Added: 10/16/2023