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t started with a spontaneous call to action after seeing an Instagram post for clothing donations to help the CA Wildfire victims displaced from their homes. District parents, Jessica and Dana Boskoff gathered boxes and jumped in their car on January 12 to NYC Soho Cool House to donate boxes of clothing that were sitting in their basement. On a whim, Mr. Boskoff asked his sixth-grade son, Teddy, if he would like to grab his guitar and maybe play to also raise money. Teddy’s brother, Spencer, proudly volunteered to help make a poster and hold it high to support fundraising efforts for the victims. Their Dad also volunteered to match whatever they raised. So, after dropping the clothing donations, the brothers hunkered down in front of NYC Eataly in Soho for 2 ½ hours garnering a collection of over $400! They were so inspired, the brothers chose 2 more locations in the busy Soho area, battling the brutal temperatures not even wanting to stop for lunch. After friends and family heard about their efforts, donations rose to over $2500 and are still mounting. The Boskoff’s sent the funds to the Los Angeles Fire Department and The LA Dream Center (a resource center for CA residents seeking shelter and assistance.) The LA Dream Center has emerged as a vital resource for individuals and families impacted by the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area. By providing immediate assistance such as food, shelter, and counseling, the organization is helping those displaced by the flames rebuild their lives. Teddy and Spencer are students at West Side school and are continuing their kindness by playing the guitar locally for MORE FUNDRAISING THIS SUNDAY, January 19, from 12-3pm outside Starbucks in Huntington. Please come out to support their cause! Thank you for leading the way as role models with this call-to-action Teddy and Spencer – you guys rock!
A Community Partnership Project with our 8th graders in the STEAM Program, Wednesday, January 22nd Please stop by to support our 8th grade STEAM students raise money for charity. Students have designed Pizza Box Covers which will be on display!
Join us for our 3rd annual district wide hands-on learning night! Students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on STEAM and Humanities related activities that foster creativity and problem solving skills.
Goosehill first graders take pride and excellent care of their classroom pet turtles, but what will happen when they are released back into the wild? CSH Fish Hatchery Educator, Krissy Forman, visited Goosehill carrying a cooler to explain. Under the lid, students were wide eyed with wonder when frogs and turtles were pulled out! Many questions were asked from our youngest inquiring minds. How big do they grow? Are they scared in the wild? How long do they live? Ms. Forman provided all the answers about their red-bellied class turtles, especially about student concerns that these babies never meet their mother! She assured them that these babies are so smart they know exactly what to do from the moment they hatch – how they find water, food, and know the best hiding spots from predators. These students were happy to hear that their class turtles are going to be just fine when they get released back into the wild at the Fish Hatchery in June. They love their turtles!
Students love the bowling and rock climbing unit in physical educational classes with teacher Steven Forbes at West Side!
Thank you to the community for coming out on January 14 for the monthly Board of Education meeting. This month, it was a privilege to hear from our junior high student government. The enthusiasm for all the happens and pride shared is always the highlight of the evening. They spoke about the many achievements, events, honors, and ongoing activities, accompanied by a photo slideshow for everyone to enjoy. The Board recognized senior Milan Lustig who was named a Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar Semifinalist – congratulations Milan! The Board also shared an extensive presentation on Focus and Learning “District Comparisons 3-8 Exam Regents Results,” along with a UPK update and the approved 2025-2026 school calendar.
Throughout the school year, both Lloyd Harbor and West Side elementary school collaborate with the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center. DNALC educators visit both school’s science classrooms to perform various experiments with 6th graders. The highlight of course being the 6th grade field trips to the DNA Learning Center located on Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor. In January, West Side 6th graders were pleased to welcome DNALC educator, Brittany Johnson, who conducted a workshop on making RNA models. Ribonucleic acid (abbreviated RNA) is a nucleic acid present in all living cells that has structural similarities to DNA. Students learned that unlike DNA, however, an RNA molecule is most often single-stranded with a backbone made of alternating phosphate groups and the sugar ribose, rather than the deoxyribose found in DNA. By completing the Base Pairs for these molecules, students then listed the 3 triplet codons made on their model, and the resulting amino acid. Thank you Ms. Johnson for showing the students how to decode the genetic code! Thank you CSH Laboratory for these amazing collaborations with CSH School District.
