Come join the fun at the LHS Little Apple Fun Run! Please scan the QR code to register or visit the website below to register. https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NY/LloydHarbor/LittleAppleFunRun
Thank you to our talented 5th and 6th grade musicians who performed at the Lloyd Harbor Spring Concert - held at the PAC on May 21. Each ensemble proved that all the practices and early morning sessions certainly have paid off - wow! The program included the orchestra directed by Heather Daniels-Rosenblatt, the concert band and jazz band directed by Laurette Roddin, and the chorus and the Harbortones directed by Haley Goodwin. (with special thanks to piano accompanist Richard Giordano.) Principal Carissa Shanahan and the music teachers thanked the community and families for all their support in getting their kids to early morning lessons and encouraging the love and importance of music in their children’s lives. We thank the entire music department for their continued guidance, and our K-12 Music Chairperson, James Guarini for a wonderful night of music!
May 15 was a day in the history books for our fourth graders from Lloyd Harbor and West Side School, as they embarked on their annual field trip to Philadelphia. The students were so excited to visit the many monuments and landmarks they have been studying and preparing for – with maps in hand - guiding each group along the tour. Students demonstrated kindness and inclusivity throughout the day, and were greeted with compliments from tour guides on their historical knowledge, curiosity, and respectful behavior. Thank you to the many family members who joined and helped guide the trip and shared experiences during this amazing day!
On May 15 ten students from the fifth and sixth grades competed in the Suffolk County Math Tournament. In this virtual competition, Lloyd Harbor and West Side students proudly represented Cold Spring Harbor’s young mathematicians. Blake Sabatino, Carter Mullen, Aviva Zinger, Warner Bohn, and Mason Burkhardt represented our fifth grade team. While Madeleine Dircks, Vivienne Zucklie, Will Morin, Lulu Meierhans and CJ Paci represented our sixth grade team. Engulfed in a full day of problem solving, our mathematicians competed individually and as a team. Each grade worked collaboratively to tackle the challenging math problems they were presented with. Lauren Grefe was pleased to report that the Lloyd Harbor sixth grade team placed fourth overall for the team competition and Madeleine Dircks was recognized for placing 8th in the individual competition! Blake Sabatino represented our fifth graders by taking sixth overall in the individual competition! Creative thinking, perseverance and teamwork were on full display and we are so proud of all the Lloyd Harbor participants! Kerry Markin was proud to lead the West Side team of top-performing math Olympiads and announced that the 6th grade Team earned 2nd place overall! In the individual competition, Louis England placed 4th, and Niuniu Ma earned 2nd place. What an exciting day for all participants!
Congratulations to our newly tenured teachers and administrators – who were all granted tenure at the recommendation of the Superintendent at the Board of Education Meeting the night of May 13 - we bid you congratulations! The ten recipients were Kristen Raszka, Caitlyn Harman, Dr. John Barnes, Kristen Schmid, Lauryn Grefe, Jennifer O’Kean, Amanda Segale, Shannon Boelsen, Daniel Santangelo and Lauren Kenedy. Superintendent Joseph Monastero and the Board of Education offered their heartfelt congratulations with the highest of praise and support. Each recipient has distinguished themselves as outstanding in their field, bringing their knowledge, leadership, and impressive work ethic to the district. All agreed with confidence that their insight will serve the community well in the years to come. Congratulations on reaching a major milestone in your career...
At the May 13 Board of Education meeting, 15 Retirees were honored. On behalf of the Superintendent, Board of Education and the administrative team, all were recognized prior to the meeting for a celebratory gathering and congratulatory wishes and cake. For the many years dedicated to the Cold Spring Harbor School District, we wish you much happiness in your retirement and thank you for the many contributions you have made to Cold Spring Harbor. You will be missed! Thank you to all the recipients who were each honored in a special booklet detailing their career and service. The fifteen retirees honored were: William Arloff, Robert Colascione, Earl Cross, Margaret Diehl, Lori Farriella, Christine Watt-Geertgens, Susana Gonzalez-Condell, James Hardy, Joseph Judge, Devora Kon, Linda Mastriano-Letica, Genevieve LaGattuta, John Neary, Maria Segura and Joseph Toscano.
Cold Spring Harbor School District Music Education Program received National Recognition once again! The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. The NAMM Foundation celebrates and promotes the intrinsic value of music education nationwide. NAMM is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants with approximately 10,300 members around the world. This designation is a credit to our entire community. Thank you to our Board of Education, parents, and staff for funding, recognizing and promoting the arts. Special thanks to James Guarini for leading and celebrating our students and staff! As K-12 Music Chairperson, he shared, “We're honored to be recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the Best Communities for Music Education. This award celebrates our students' creativity, our dedicated teachers, and the strong community support that makes music thrive in our schools!”
Each year, Applebee’s sponsors an “Above & Bee-yond Teacher Essay Contest” where four deserving teachers from Long Island are chosen to receive a $500 sponsorship check for their classroom AND an end-of-the-year party hosted at Applebee’s restaurant! When West Side School student, Josephine Pologruto (grade 6) learned about this contest she knew she had to nominate her band teacher Ms. Roddin! At the West Side morning assembly on May 6, Ms. Roddin received a surprise ceremony honoring this amazing award, and she was completely caught off guard and humbled. Thank you to Superintendent Joseph Monastero and K-12 Music Chair Jim Guarini for joining Dr. Barnes at the ceremony. Josephine Pologruto was very proud to read her winning essay and to present the plaque, balloons and flowers to her teacher. Ms. Roddin shared, “It is an absolute privilege working with the students and faculty at West Side.” Congratulations Ms. Roddin – we are all humbled by your dedication and devotion to your students...
