Third graders at Santapogue Elementary School recently completed a culminating social studies activity representing cultural diversity. After interviewing a family member, each student chose from a menu of different activitiesto showcase their cultural backgrounds. The optionsincluded creating a poster, artwork, recipe book, Google Slides presentation, show and tell, or to write a story about their family. Each student presented their project to their own classmates as well as to second and third grade classes.

Click here to view the Santapogue Showcases Cultural Backgrounds slideshow.

Date Added: 5/5/2025

To celebrate reading and build excitement around books, Ms. Sagginario’s fifth graders at Santapogue Elementary School hosted a Tournament of Books inspired by March Madness.

Students nominated their favorite titles, which were then seeded into a bracket. Each week, two books faced off and students voted on their favorite based on class discussions, read-alouds or personal reading experiences. The winning choices advanced through the rounds until a final champion was crowned. This year’s winner was “Restart” by Gordon Korman.

The activity encouraged friendly competition, critical thinking and lively conversation about literature. It also helped students explore new genres and authors while building a reading community in a fun and creative way.

 

Date Added: 4/9/2025

Congratulations to all the recipients of Founder's Day awards! The Founder's Day ceremony was held on March 19 to honor all those who are an integral part of the West Babylon School District. The PTA acknowledged outstanding individuals for all they do to support our students, schools and PTA partnerships.

Click here to view the Founder’s Day Awards slideshow.

 

Date Added: 3/25/2025

Six third graders from Santapogue Elementary School will be participating in the Eugene Reichenthal Recorder Festival. The 57th annual Suffolk County Music Educators Association Day of Recorder will take place on March 15 at Brentwood High School. Students will spend the day learning, rehearsing and performing a concert. Santapogue Elementary School music teacher Adrienne Autovino selected the students based on their outstanding musicianship. Congratulations to Catherine Cali, Alaia Mejia, Aveline Amaya, Alyssa Argueta, Patrick Flint and Lia Mayor.

Date Added: 3/13/2025