It was an unforgettable night of wonder, exploration and engagement the evening of February 5, with families and communities totaling close to 700 showed up for this highly anticipated event! What exactly is STEAMANITIES? The perfect blend of STEAM combined with a deep dive into Humanities! In fact, this districtwide K-8 initiative offered so many exciting activities to navigate – that each family received a map to begin their quest. At every turn, there was so much to explore. But all expectations were exceeded as our administration, teachers, staff and 100+ student volunteers ran the gamut of 30 activity centers to test participants’ imagination, curiosity, knowledge and skill...along with good old-fashioned fun. These individual stations tested problem solving, teamwork, and creativity in managing “how to” tasks at hand. On the roster line-up were activities that included Storytime, Finger Puppet making, the American Flag and a tutorial about Libby and audio/ebooks. Students explored hands-on engineering skills using Ozobots, Gears, Centrifugal Force Art, Optical Illusions, Circuit Building, Puzzles, Catapults, and Marble Runs. If you loved science, most likely you gravitated toward the Chemistry of Ice Cream table, the Science of Slime, Boat Design, and more. The fundamentals of yoga, Karaoke “Sing Your Heart Out,” and building your own cardboard guitar were all a hit. Paper Airplane Challenges flied high in the Field House, and if you were hungry, cookie decorating did not disappoint! The Robotics team demonstrated their robot maneuvers to the wide-eyed wonder of our youngest who tried their hands at the driving controls. This night would not be possible without a grant secured by Support of the Board of Education and the CSH Educational Foundation to spearhead STEAMANITIES Night - with a task force of a 19-member district technology committee led by Executive Director of Technology, Dr, Reanna Fulton...
The annual Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC,) organized by University of Pennsylvania students, began on January 23 in Philadelphia. ILMUNC involves over 3,000 students from all over the world. Students gather for three nights and four days to work on United Nations Committees trying to solve many different global problems such as climate change, sustainable farming in third world countries, the protection of journalists in war zones and health pandemics to name just a few. ILMUNC has operated for 41 years and CSH has attended for the last 20 years. Each year, students are assigned to represent various countries in the UN where students have to determine how those particular countries would address the particular global issues each committee deals with. They debate, form coalitions with other countries and try to pass their particular Resolutions by full committee votes on the last day of the conference. (120) Model U.N Club students from Cold Spring Harbor attended the conference and did the school proud with excellent performances. Thank you to social studies teacher, and Model UN Club advisor Vincent Natale for his unwavering support and guidance.
Let the Games Begin – Cyberhawks prepare to take the Dive! On January 4, high school teams from around the world watched as the game challenge was revealed for the 2025 FIRST Robotics Global competition! The CSH Cyberhawks, along with over 3500 teams world-wide, gathered to watch the live kickoff debut broadcast at noon. The 2025 FIRST Challenge theme is entitled REEFSCAPE (presented by Haas), where teams will use their STEM and collaboration skills to “make waves” and explore life beneath the surface of the ocean. The 2025 challenges feature new objectives, scoring methods and game elements (like coral, algae, reefs, barges and cages), encouraging teams to innovate and adapt their strategies.
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Music Studio Lab Workshop A unique collaboration and exciting virtual workshop was held over Zoom the morning of January 23 with the Music Studio Lab class, which consists of 11 students ranging from grades 7-11. K-12 Music Department Chair Jim Guarini teaches the class, and invited guest music artist, Brent Daniels, to join the class via Zoom thanks to the support of the Cultural Arts Committee. Students listened and learned as he shared an interactive virtual tour of his studio and workstation and then led them on a journey into the world of composing music for movie trailers, which is his specialty as a composer and music professional.
CSH Animal Rescue Club welcomed the “Paws of War” organization of Smithtown for two presentations in December and in January. This non-profit leads with the motto “Helping Both Ends of the Leash” and the importance of “Adopt Don’t Shop.” These rescue dogs are matched with veterans and first responders in need of support and therapy, making a difference in the lives of the people who adopt them. Thank you to club advisors Merritt Monck-Rowley and Kristen Wilkens.
Pizza Box Project Junior High 8th grade students have been embarking on a “Year of Service” STEAM projects for the 2024-2025 school year. Kicking it off was the Pizza Box Project, where students created Pizza Box covers in Art and shopping bags in Tech for this fundraising event. The unveiling and opening display was held at D’Raimo’s Pizzeria in Huntington on the evening of January 22. Fundraising proceeds were earmarked for a local charity, but due to the timing of the event - students chose to donate the proceeds to the victims of the CA Wildfires. Thank you to the community for coming out to see the artwork on display at D'Raimo's. Thank you to our junior high STEAM team of teachers, Ann McLam and Morgan Milleisen for these amazing collaborations with the students, our neighbors at D’Raimo’s Pizza for teaming up and hosting, and our families in the community for coming out to support the event! #CAWildfires #globalempowermentmission
Speech & Debate HONORS: Congratulations to Casandra Reilly for 1st place at the January 22 online speech tournament in Varsity Oral Interpretation. With this win, Cassandra is fully qualified to compete at the Speech State Championship on April 5th & 6th. Congratulations Casandra! Special thanks for the guidance of the Speech & Debate Coaches, Nicole Kearnes, Jeanne Glynn and Dr. Michael Andrews.
