How exactly do our organs work? That is the question Ventriloquist, Steve Petra, answers through his curriculum-based performances at school assemblies. The Cultural Arts Committee has been bringing “Petra Puppets” to Lloyd Harbor School for years where kids discover and learn about math, reading or science under the spell of Puppets and a whole lot of fun!
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center continues its collaboration with the elementary schools with clever chemical reaction experiments. Students have been drinking apple juice and nibbling on cheese for years, but they rarely wonder “how was it made?” CSHL educator, Kelly Eames, visited Lloyd Harbor’s 6th graders in Mr. Craine’s class not only to answer that question, but to show them how they can make it themselves!
Let the festivities begin! The Lloyd Harbor school-wide celebration was a joyous occasion before school let out for the Thanksgiving holiday. The entire student body donned “in a sea of blue shirts” danced their way into the gymnasium to enjoy music, cheerleaders, “Blue Ribbon Band” performances, speeches and a very special video tribute – all to celebrate the pride shared throughout the building for their National Blue Ribbon status! Principal Massimo was beaming with pride as she expressed her appreciation to everyone for this highly prestigious and coveted recognition.
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect upon gratitude, and spread kindness to those we care about. November is National Gratitude Month; the word “gratitude” is derived from the Latin word “gratia” which means gratefulness or thankfulness, and a way to acknowledge the good things in life. During the month of November, classrooms were busy sharing notes of thanks to Veterans and staff members spreading kindness and positive messages.
Throughout the CSH School District, each building was instrumental in helping so many in need this Thanksgiving season. There have been winter coat drives, and food drives for local charitable organizations with the help of student council/student government and various school clubs. Thank you to staff, students and community members for your generosity for those less fortunate. A special thanks to former Board of Education member, Ingrid Wright, for pick ups and deliveries to the Helping Hands Rescue Mission and coordinating these efforts along with Health Education teacher, Karen Uhl-Smith.
The Lloyd Harbor 10th annual Turkey Trot was off to the races on the new “Walking Track!” Physical education teachers, Joseph Tuscano and Christian Lynch, warmed up the kids and their parents first in the gymnasium with core challenges along with funny contests for the kids and their parents. Then it was outside for 20 minutes of laps, some walking – some running, some competing for the most laps!
The Lloyd Harbor Theater Arts production of “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” can best be described in one word…WOW! This magical journey “Under the Sea” took place on November 16-17 to packed houses and standing ovations. The stage was transformed into an ocean of sea creatures, lagoons, sailing ships and of course the darkest depths of Ursula’s Lair. The crowd sang along with their favorite characters like Sebastian and Ariel to Disney favorites, “Kiss the Girl,” “Part of Your World,” and “She’s In Love.”
This fall both elementary schools in Cold Spring Harbor School District were thrilled at the completion of their new Walking Tracks. Students and staff are taking advantage of the 1/4-mile loop for exercise, fresh air and conversation surrounded by nature. Even community members are making use of the tracks after school. Both tracks will soon have educational station installments for curriculum-based learning opportunities and outdoor student activities.
