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Students at Center Moriches Middle School displayed the service projects they worked on this year at the Community Project Showcase on March 31. As part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, eighth grade students complete a research and service project to mark the completion of their time at Center Moriches Middle School. The project encourages students to explore their responsibilities to implement service as action in the community.

Eighth graders chose their own project to complete. They ranged from community clean-up projects to raising money for nonprofits. Students spent time volunteering, collecting donations, raising funds and creating things. Through service-learning, they were given the opportunity to realize and address needs in their own community.

 

Photo captions: Center Moriches Middle School students shared their community service projects with their peers and families during the Community Project Showcase on March 31.

 

Photos courtesy of the Center Moriches School District

 

Shout-out to Rising Stars Scholars Elijah Ashby, Nick Delva, Lawrence Hailes, Dennis Inga  Liam Perrucci who volunteered to help at Rising Stars 9th annual shoot-a-thon! The Shoot-a-thon continues to be a great experience for our student-athletes to learn the importance of giving back and being part of something bigger than themselves.

 

Shout-out to Rising Star Scholar Alexandra Carbonaro and Emily Carbonaro volunteering to help at Rising Stars 2nd annual February break girls camp at Holy Child Academy. Great job girls.

Upcoming RS Upcoming Community Service Events:

Beach Cleanups

Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin and members of the Hempstead Town Board are teaming up with Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) to host regular community beach clean-ups in Lido Beach and Point Lookout.

Pollution is a large problem, especially near water where each tide brings in more debris and trash. Lido Beach is a migration and nesting site for various species of birds, such as the endangered Piping Plover, which makes it even more important to keep the beach clean.

We are asking for volunteers from the town each month to join in cleaning up trash and debris from the beach. This is a wonderful way to give back and to learn about the environment while working together as a community. Volunteers can sign up for a one-hour time slot; there will be a maximum number of participants per time slot, and registration is required. Clean-up supplies will be provided, but it is recommended to bring your own gloves. Please practice social distancing.

Upcoming Beach Cleanup Events

Sunday, April 23, 2023
Register here!

Ronald McDonald House of Charities (16 and older)

May 6, 2023 3pm-6pm

Location: Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro

 

To learn more please visit: http://risingstarsyouthfoundation.com

 

 

Students at Forest Road Elementary School in Valley Stream 30 School District took initiative to help those in need by assembling dozens of bags filled with food and basic supplies. 

Global Leaders of Tomorrow at Forest Road gathered in the gymnasium on March 31 to begin assembling the donations. The nonprofit One Love Outreach Mission facilitated the donation process and brought supplies of shampoos, toothbrushes, toothpaste, water, granola bars and more for students to place into drawstring bags. The bags, stuffed with essentials, will be distributed by One Love to families and individuals in need in Long Island and New York City. 

Feeding those in need aligns with the Global Leaders of Tomorrow Advisory Council’s mission to work toward zero hunger in their community and beyond. All three schools in Valley Stream District 30 will continue to take action to fight hunger. 

 

Photo captions: 

1. Global Leaders of Tomorrow at Forest Road School assembled bags of donations on March 31. 
2. Students worked together to efficiently pack-in a plethora of necessities into their bags. 
3. Essential supplies such as water were among the many items being donated. 
4. The dozens of bags will be distributed by One Love Outreach Mission to those in need in Long Island and New York City. 

 

Photos courtesy of Valley Stream District 30

On Wednesday, March 29th, captains from each of the Garden City High School spring sports were invited to a breakfast with the Director, Mr. Ed Ramirez.

Mr. Ramirez congratulated the students on being selected as team captains and spoke to them about being good leaders, goal setting, as well as their roles on the team. The message of the morning, “With great power, comes great responsibility.” Mr. Ramirez challenged the students individually to work on being a good athlete and better person.

He discussed the importance of legacy and leaving their mark on Garden City not only as student-athletes, but as people.

The captain’s breakfast is held before school at the start of each of the three sports seasons to recognize students that were bestowed the honor and title of team captain.

The entire Bellmore-Merrick school community came together March 22 for the districtwide annual Chop Your Locks for charity event benefiting the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, hosted by Wellington C. Mepham High School.

This year’s in-person event has already raised more than $67,000 for the foundation, which supports pediatric cancer research and outreach.

“We couldn’t be prouder of the efforts of our seniors in Participation in Government to coordinate this event and to inspire their classmates and community members to come together for such an incredible cause,” said event co-organizer and social studies teacher Kerry Dennis.

Together with teacher Chris Patten, and social studies chairperson Robyn Einbinder, members of the department oversaw various details of the evening’s success. Patten also played the bagpipes with the Amity Harbor Pipes Band.

Students in Jackie Geller’s Leadership classes also volunteered.

One of this year’s honorees included Geller’s daughter, Giuliana Geller, and another local youth, Gabrielle Brancacio. In district students Carsyn Volpe and Robert LaSpina of Grand Avenue Middle School along with sisters Kate O’Halloran and Kristen O’Halloran of John F. Kennedy High School were also honored.

Mepham senior Thor Bjornsson was the evening’s top fundraiser, earning $4,300 for the foundation.

Cast members from Skull and Bones’ upcoming drama production, “Grease,” performed a dance number. The Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting team, under the direction of Stu Stein, Matthew Russell and Lisa Kalish, provided live-streaming of the event. Members of the Star Wars-themed cosplay group, the 501st Legion, were also on hand.

When it came time for the shaving shenanigans, students from the district’s cosmetology program, led by instructor Jaime Pendl, operated the hair buzzers. The program is housed at Sanford H. Calhoun High School.

 

Photo captions: 

1. Mepham ninth grader Braiden Giorgianni raised $717 to cut his long locks. Elliana Zagare, a student in the district’s Cosmetology program, shaved his head.
2. Mepham Principal Anthony DiMartinis, social studies chairperson Robyn Einbinder and social studies teachers/co-organizers Chris Patten and Kerry Dennis.
3. Students in Jackie Geller’s Leadership classes volunteered at fundraising booths.
4. Andrew Del Rosario, an assistant principal at Mepham, shaved student Manny Garcia’s head.
5. Sean McMillian and Amanda Ali were part of the live broadcast that Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting put together during the evening. 
6. The evening’s emcees honored Mepham senior, Thor Bjornsson, for raising the most money for the Chop Your Locks for Charity event.
7. Mepham senior Ryan Their raised $2,300 to shave his head and benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation
8. Two of the evening’s honorees, sisters Kristen O’Halloran and Kate O’Halloran, with Kate’s twin sister, Jill O’Halloran.

 

Photos courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.