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Fifth graders from Bayville and Locust Valley intermediate schools recently traveled to Locust Valley Middle School for sixth grade orientation. The goal was to get the incoming sixth graders acclimated to their new school before the fall. 

The students gathered in the mini-theater where middle school student leaders addressed the group and answered their frequently asked questions. The fifth graders then took a brief tour of the school with the students and participated in a fun activity outside where they were able to meet their pen pal from the other side of town. The orientation program was a great way for the incoming sixth graders to connect with others and get a glimpse of what the new school year will look like. 

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

Kathleen Reilly was recently appointed as the new assistant principal of Locust Valley Intermediate School in the Locust Valley Central School District. Ms. Reilly is no stranger to the district. She has been a hardworking and active member of the Locust Valley faculty for more than 20 years.  

Ms. Reilly has served as a social studies teacher since 2007 at the high school level and then the middle school level. In 2013, she was appointed as the Locust Valley Middle School dean where she was responsible for the safety, behavior and holistic education of all students. Last year, Ms. Reilly took on a new role as the acting assistant principal at Locust Valley Middle School from January-June. She continued her leadership during the summer months, serving as the coordinator of the summer academic program for grades K-8 at Ann MacArthur Primary School.

Ms. Reilly has championed through the COVID-19 pandemic in her administrative roles. Among her many other responsibilities as acting assistant principal, she maintained weekly scheduling and screening of the COVID-19 student survey and oversaw contract tracing. As the coordinator of the summer academic program, one of her many responsibilities was coordinating bus transportation and ensuring that COVID-19 guidelines were being followed.

In addition, Ms. Reilly is heavily involved in student programs. She was previously the Locust Valley Middle School Student Government adviser, the eighth grade class adviser and the middle school facilitator. Ms. Reilly is currently a curriculum writer and serves as the middle school girls lacrosse and field hockey coach and supervisor. 

She is honored to be taking on the new role as assistant principal at the Locust Valley Intermediate School.

“By taking the LVI position I am hoping to continue to give back to the students, the staff and the community that has given me so much,” Ms. Reilly said. “From the beginning of my teaching career, I have always based my decisions on ‘what is in the best interest of the child?’ I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with such a dedicated and respected staff. I look forward to collaborating with my staff, the community and the administration.”

Ms. Reilly received her Bachelor of Arts degree from SUNY Oneonta. She then earned her master degree in history and Advanced Certificate in Educational Leadership from LIU Post.

The Locust Valley Central School District is confident that Ms. Reilly will be an asset to Locust Valley Intermediate School and looks forward to seeing her continue to grow in her new role.

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