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Surrounded by loved ones, teachers and building administrators, kindergarten students from Ann MacArthur Primary School and Bayville Primary School celebrated the completion of their kindergarten year and looked ahead to first grade. Ann MacArthur held its kindergarten celebration on June 17, while Bayville held its celebration on June 21. Students dressed their best and performed songs as they closed the chapter on kindergarten. Congratulations to all of our incoming first graders!

Twelve students from across the Locust Valley Central School District were recently featured in the virtual Art in the HeART Student Art Exhibit. The exhibit was established by the New York State Art Teachers Association Region 9 and celebrates the amazing artwork from Nassau County students. Students are nominated by their teachers and Locust Valley is one of 18 Nassau County school districts to participate this year. Congratulations to the following Locust Valley student-artists who are included in this year’s exhibit:
 
Oriana Acosta – Bayville Intermediate School
Shannon Aguirre – Locust Valley Intermediate School
AnnaMaria Argyelan – Bayville Primary School
Emma Lapointe – Bayville Primary School
Cici Liu – Locust Valley Intermediate School
Natalie Martinovich – Ann MacArthur Primary School
Quinn Reinecke – Bayville Primary School
Lilly Ricketts – Bayville Intermediate School
Ethan Sabow – Locust Valley Intermediate School
Dashiell Santoro – Bayville Intermediate School
Olivia Shen – Ann MacArthur Primary School
Arianah Tate – Ann MacArthur Primary School

Maria Sidor, technology teaching assistant from Ann MacArthur Primary School and Locust Valley Intermediate School in the Locust Valley Central School District, was recently honored as a NASTAR (Nassau Association of School Technologists Award Recipient). She was selected by the Nassau Association of School Technologists for her innovation, ability to seamlessly integrate technology into her classroom and exemplary technology leadership.

Ms. Sidor has been a technology teaching assistant since 2002 and has overseen and maintained the computer lab. She has seen many changes during the past 20 years in this role and has “loved being part of it all.” Most recently, Ms. Sidor has enjoyed assisting the library media specialist in introducing students to coding with the KidOYO platform, along with 3D printing.

AnnMarie Buonaspina, the coordinator of instructional technology and the fine and applied arts, K-12, believes Ms. Sidor is the “epitome of a ‘tech rock star’” in Locust Valley.

“Maria is an integral part to our Locust Valley Elementary community; she assists teachers and students with integrating and using technology each and every day,” Ms. Buonaspina said. “Maria is a lifelong learner who is always willing to help out and take on challenges. We appreciate her willingness and positive attitude when assisting us with everything tech related, from audio visual set-ups to helping out with our KidOYO hackathon teams.”

Ms. Sidor was recognized this month at the Year End NASTECH NASTAR Awards Celebration. The Locust Valley Central School District congratulates her on this outstanding achievement!

During the month of May, students from Ann MacArthur Primary School and Locust Valley Intermediate School supported Mental Health Awareness with a week of wellness-related activities. This included participating in dress up days and classroom push-in lessons from staff members on the mental health team. The goal was for students to raise awareness and to recognize the importance of mental and emotional wellness. All students also received either a green Mental Health awareness bracelet or a stress ball.

Date Added: 6/8/2022

Locust Valley students, families and community members gathered for an international food festival on May 5 at Locust Valley Elementary School. Hosted by the Locust Valley Elementary Parents' Council, the special event was open to all students and families in grades K-5. It kick-started Locust Valley Intermediate School’s open house and was a fun way to celebrate cultural diversity.

A variety of delicious food provided by 14 restaurant sponsors and 13 parents were served during the outdoor event. In addition, three show-stopping performances by Ann MacArthur Primary School and Locust Valley Intermediate School students entertained the attendees. This included a Bollywood dance, a Greek dance and a performance by a K-Pop dance troupe. Attendees had a wonderful time connecting and celebrating cultures from around the world.

 

Date Added: 5/16/2022