The Board of Education will be voting on the proposed 2020-21 school calendar at its January Board of Education meeting. Please be aware that this is calendar represents a draft and is not official until approved by the Board of Education.
Heckscher Museum high school docents: Before the holiday break, our own high school students were trained as docents for the Heckscher Museum. They were able to then practice their skills when our West Side School 3rd grade students visited to be led by our own high school docents. What a great way to give back!
High School Principal, Dr. Jim Bolen, thanked the Emmanuel family and the Smithtown Guide Dog Assoc. for making a presentation to Animal Rescue Club. In addition, Sarah Bolton and her dad presented their therapy dog. Sarah did all of the training herself and brings Milo to nursing homes like Carlton in Huntingdon to visit residents who cannot have pets.
On December 3rd, Cold Spring Harbor Locks of Love Club had three high school students enter the doors of Leslie’s Salon for the 17th annual Locks of Love haircut, spearheaded by club advisor, Ms. Kathleen Fristensky. I
COAT DRIVE - Jr./Sr. High A winter coat and clothing drive is happening at the high school until Dec. 16th for the Northport veterans who are homeless and in need of winter clothing are looking for our help. The VA sends them to rehab programs and helps with housing. They often do not have winter coats! Please donate your winter coats and clothing (new or gently used) to Mr. Homer’s room (j-21 at the HS) Going on until Dec.16th
La tradition continue! The high school French club hosted its annual pastry party this week. Hot cocoa from Sweetie Pies was sipped and a delicious selection of pastries from Fiorello Dolce was served.
At the Jr./Sr. High School – “The Salvation Army Angel Tree gift collection was the hot ticket,” said. Mr. Homer (Community Service Coordinator). The staff was eager to help make holiday gift wishes come true for the less fortunate, and all felt so grateful.
Cold Spring Harbor Jr./Sr. High School celebrated National French Week! Teachers and students joined together to promote the language and francophone cultures around the world. French classes enjoyed making their own crêpes “au chocolat”, “aux bananes”, et “aux fraises” avec “la crème chantilly”.
The Junior Natural Helpers Club held their annual retreat on Saturday November 23rd. The students are selected by their elementary school and junior high teachers, guidance counselors, administrators, and mental health staff
Collections for winter clothing and food drives are happening at all of the schools...please consider dropping off donations! Thank you to the student councils and leadership groups for organizing and helping to give back to our local communities in need.
