Lindenhurst, NEW YORK (April 2024)—Students from Alleghany and Harding Avenue elementary schools recently had their artwork featured at a community forum. Selected students showcased the variety of artistic skills that they had been practicing at each grade level. The art teacher at both schools is Kerri Webb.

Kindergarteners and first graders have been learning about primary colors and color mixing. They created rainbow paintings and painted gumball machines based on their newly acquired skills.

Second grade artists have been learning about earthly elements and color temperatures. They studied sea turtles and their characteristics while brainstorming ways to keep the oceans clean. The students also created abstract paintings of sea animals using warm and cool colors.

Third graders have been learning about opposites, such as light and shadow. They created abstract paintings of a sun and moon.

Meanwhile, fourth and fifth grade artists studied 3D art and clay sculptures. The fourth graders created ice cream sundae sculptures for the exhibit, while fifth graders studied claymation and created their own clay monsters.

For more information about the Lindenhurst Union Free School District, please visit the District’s website at www.lindenhurstschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LindenhurstUFSD/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lindenhurstufsd/.

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Date Added: 4/26/2024

Lindenhurst, NEW YORK (April 2024)—The Lindenhurst Union Free School District has been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for 2024. This is the sixth year Lindenhurst Schools have received this special designation.

The Best Communities award is given to school districts across the country that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education for all of their students. Lindenhurst was among 975 school districts in the country to receive this recognition.

“We are very fortunate to have such great support of our music programs here in Lindenhurst,” said Dr. Robert Lombardo, Director of Fine and Performing Arts at Lindenhurst Schools. “Thank you to our music teachers, administrators, Board of Education, and community members for their continued support and commitment to providing our students with so many wonderful opportunities in music and the performing arts.”

For more information about the Lindenhurst Union Free School District, please visit the District’s website at www.lindenhurstschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LindenhurstUFSD/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lindenhurstufsd/.

Date Added: 4/26/2024

Lindenhurst, NEW YORK (April 2024)—Daniel Cahill, coach and advisor of Lindenhurst High School’s robotics team, the “Psicotics,” was recently honored by the FIRST Robotics organization with the Woodie Flowers Award. The award recognizes robotics team coaches who have displayed exceptional mentorship and support for their team.

Mr. Cahill was honored at FIRST’s regional Long Island Competition at Hofstra, where his team competed. The Woodie Flowers Award was created by Dr. William Murphy in 1996 to recognize special mentors whose teams compete at FIRST Robotics competitions. It honors leaders who motivate through communication and challenge their students to be clear and succinct in their own communications and goals. Winners are nominated by their own team members, and Mr. Cahill’s students wrote an essay recommending him for this special award.

For more information about the Lindenhurst Union Free School District, please visit the District’s website at www.lindenhurstschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LindenhurstUFSD/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lindenhurstufsd/.

Date Added: 4/26/2024

Lindenhurst, NEW YORK (April 2024)—Members of the Lindenhurst High School Italian Club recently visited West Gates Elementary School to give a special presentation to fifth graders. The visiting high schoolers were seniors who had received a special opportunity through the club to visit Italy in 2023.

Members of the Italian Club—Julia Sessa, Haley Bosak, Hannah Penofsky, Miranda Romero, and Donatella Cerini—discussed different aspects of the Italian language and culture. They spoke about the importance and benefits of learning a new language, which included earning college credit; learning more deeply about different cultures; and in their case, the opportunity to visit another country.

The visiting seniors also gave an introductory Italian lesson. They went over how to say certain colors and numbers, as well as greetings, in Italian. The students then broke up into smaller groups to practice what they had just learned.

"This was a great educational experience for our fifth graders, who had a rare opportunity to hear about the benefits of learning another language from those who have experienced them first hand,” said Principal Donna Smawley.

For more information about the Lindenhurst Union Free School District, please visit the District’s website at www.lindenhurstschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LindenhurstUFSD/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lindenhurstufsd/.

Date Added: 4/26/2024

On Thursday, April 25th, the Lindenhurst Girls Varsity Lacrosse team (led by Head Coach - Mike McGuire and Assistant Coach - Danielle Santagato), ran a Morgan's Message Event, organized by Seniors - Nina Tantillo, Emma Colford, and Isabella Wolff, to promote Student Athlete Mental Health and overall Wellness.

The Bulldogs were joined by Coaches and Team Members of the Lindenhurst Youth Community Lacrosse League (made up of athletes from 1st grade through 7th).

Prior to the game, all attendees colored a Morgan's Message Butterfly, to self reflect on mental health and wellness.

Special thanks to the Brentwood Spartans for their participation, patience and support, and Nina, Emma, and Isabella, for putting the entire event together!

A beautiful day and very proud moment for Lindenhurst Athletics!

Date Added: 4/25/2024