During a special assembly at Waverly Park Elementary School in the Lynbrook Public School District, students were taken on a journey through imaginative terrains to learn a lesson about kindness on Sept. 22.

It was an exciting search for the “Key of Kindness” in the gymnasium as students gathered to join the program hosted by Mobile Ed Productions. Through varying areas including mountains and caves, students were challenged to learn practical skills to identify emotions, manage stress and solve problems. Students were invited to find and open numerous treasures containing items that helped them complete their journey. The final legendary treasure unlocked what it means for students to be kind to those around them. Each stop on the journey included lessons about empathy, respect, coping mechanisms and how to stand up against bullying. Every student in the audience had the opportunity to move and groove along with each step.

Date Added: 9/26/2023

Middle schoolers in the Lynbrook Public School District brought awareness to the impact of social isolation during Start with Hello Week from Sept. 18 to 22.

The mission of Start with Hello Week, an initiative started by Sandy Hook Promise, is to limit social isolation and form connections through simple greetings. Students at North and South middle schools wore name tags and were challenged to greet five new peers with a simple “hello.” At a photo booth, students had fun posing together for photos. During “Positive Note Tuesday,” students shared notes with positive messages and compliments, while “Welcome Wednesday” was filled with new friendships being made. Throughout the week at South Middle, Principal Kaitlin GaNun and social worker Amanda Cioffi pushed in to all sixth-grade classes to read the book “Invisible Boy” by Trudy Ludwig to facilitate discussions about social awareness, kindness and the importance of reaching out.

Date Added: 9/25/2023

Lynbrook High School is thrilled to announce that senior Nora Kane was named a Semifinalist in the prestigious 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.

More than 16,000 Semifinalists nationwide were chosen from more than 1 million entrants and were selected for their outstanding scores on the PSAT or the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. As a Semifinalist, Nora will advance in the competition for Merit Scholarship awards. In addition to other academic requirements such as maintaining a high grade level, Nora will author an essay for the competition.

At Lynbrook High School, Nora has excelled both in the classroom and after school as a member of the Mathletes and Science Bowl teams and as a varsity swimmer. After graduation, she is interested in studying physics.

“The Lynbrook High School community is immensely proud of Nora for her recognition as a Semifinalist,” Principal Matthew Sarosy said. “We wish her the best of luck as she continues in the competition.”

Date Added: 9/21/2023

Student leaders and staff advisors of the many clubs found in Lynbrook High School invited new members to join during the Clubs Fair on Sept. 15.

Posterboards at each club’s booth provided information on the club’s mission and benefits, while club members shed light on how their participation helped them find success. Students looking for a new outlet aligned with their own interests were recruited with warm welcomes. Lynbrook High School offers a wide range of clubs that represent the evolving interests of students, such as clubs for board games, American Sign Language, robotics, film, and much more.

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Date Added: 9/21/2023