Working in small groups, fourth grade students in Mrs. DeGennaro’s class at John F. Kennedy Elementary School worked on a mystery challenge. Students each chose a challenge card with given criteria to complete a build. In addition, students had a budget and the supplies provided each had a cost. Students were able to successfully build rockets, marble runs, swings and bridges.

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Date Added: 6/17/2024

The second graders at John F. Kennedy Elementary School showed off their hard work and dedication to poetry this school year during their author’s tea on May 17. Invited guests came to the classroom to see the students’ poetry displayed on the walls. Each students created their own poetry book filled with the different types of poems they studied this year including Haikus, cinquain poems, acrostic poems, name poems and concrete poems. One by one, the students came to the front of the room to share a few of their favorite poems with attendees. Following the recitations, students enjoyed snacks and tea with their guests and classmates.

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Date Added: 6/7/2024

West Babylon School District held its annual fun run and wellness expo at West Babylon Junior High School on May 20. Organized by the school’s Wellness Committee, the event brings together community organizations, Parent-Teacher Associations, students and families for an evening of fun and engaging wellness activities.

On the turf field, the elementary school PTAs set up organized activities for attendees such as cornhole, hula-hoops and obstacle courses. Community organizations were on hand to speak to families, and students lined to get their face painted. The fun run was organized by grade level for students in kindergarten through sixth grade with plenty of cheering on the track as they made their way around. Community members were asked to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the West Babylon Food Pantry.

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Date Added: 5/28/2024