The start of March spelled a week of fun at Waverly Park Elementary School in the Lynbrook School District as students took part in a series of engaging activities for PARP Week.
Following the theme of “Don’t bug me, I’m reading,” students were challenged to record their time spent reading at home while completing different challenges, including taking a selfie with their reading partner and identifying an insect habitat in their yard or through online research. Each student received a copy of “Bibsy Cross and the Creepy-Crawlies” to read throughout the week, which culminated in a visit by author Liz Garton Scanlon. Mrs. Scanlon hosted an interactive discussion with students about the steps it takes to become a published author, such as going through multiple drafts or working with an editor. She inspired the young writers with her success with the “Bubsy Cross” series and urged students to listen to constructive criticism. At the end of Mrs. Scanlon’s presentation, students asked thoughtful questions about her journey.

Photo caption:
1) “Bibsy Cross” author Liz Garton Scanlon visited Waverly Park School as they reached the culmination of PARP Week on March 8.
2) Mrs. Scanlon hosted an interactive discussion with Waverly Park students.
3) Mrs. Scanlon read a passage from her book, “Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple.”

Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

Date Added: 3/14/2025

Lynbrook is proud to announce that 33 of our exceptionally talented students were selected to showcase their artwork at this year's Art Supervisors Association All County Art Exhibit. On March 9, Herricks High School came alive with creativity as these young artists displayed a diverse array of inspiring pieces that highlighted the innovative spirit and artistic excellence of our community. We celebrate their remarkable achievements and the vibrant future of art in Lynbrook! #OwlProud

Artists included:
Kindergarten Center
Daylen Nelson
Mila Sanchez
Noelle Ryder

Marion Street
Charlotte Horowitz
Mia Wong
Violet Mainhart

Waverly Park
Brielle Nicolas
Gia Rosinsky
Gisele Leib

West End
Gelissa Morino
Izabella Ramos
Mia Zeneli

North Middle
Addison Casey
Hudson Palazzolo
Vera Saccone

South Middle
Aya El Msiyah
Izabella Schoen
Julia Jin
Melinda Olalde
Riley Aragon
Sarah D'Aleo

LHS
Aidan Mailman
Ava Paulin
Catherine Christakos
Emilie Scala
Emilio Zuniga
Jacob Katz
Kamila Ramirez
Kayla Finnegan
Luke Saccone
Payton Stalter
Sarah Akerman
Steven Michelakos

 

 

Date Added: 3/10/2025

For the whole month of February, Waverly Park students embarked on a journey through the lives of several Black historical figures. Through the guidance of their classroom teachers and their library media specialist, Mrs. Heather Cocozza, the students were provided with an opportunity to view the world through the lenses of someone else. The students explored various icons through videos, research and books to learn about what adversities they overcame and how they impacted life as we know it today. Different classes took on the journeys of scientists, poets, musicians, inventors and trailblazers.

Ms. Hopkins’s 345H class learned about the inventor Garrett Morgan, who is the inventor of the first gas mask and the first traffic light. The students learned about this inventor by watching a video and learning about his accomplishments before creating their own traffic lights.

First graders took an adventure with the “George’s of Black History”. Each class learned about George Crum, the accidental creator of the potato chip, and George Washington Carver, famously named the “plant doctor.” Crum was a chef who always sought to please his clients, including one who demanded thinner and crisper potatoes with his meal – thus, the potato chip was born! Carver is known for his efforts planting peanuts and sweet potatoes to add nutrients back to soil. The students read and researched each of the icons and displayed their learning by elevating one fact about their icon.

Second graders learned about Bessie Coleman, a courageous and strong female pilot. With the support of books, videos and research, the students learned about this aero pioneer for women pilots everywhere. She never took “no” for an answer and always pushed to pursue her dreams of flying the skies. The students completed a biography sheet about her to display their appreciation for Coleman.

Third graders took to their artistic sides as they designed a collaborative poster of the 26-year-old poet laureate, Amanda Gorman. Amanda started her young life with an auditory processing disorder that affected her hearing and speech. Through these challenges she pushed herself to read more out loud and poetry is what helped her do so. The students studied Amanda and listened to some of her poems to put together facts to be displayed with her poster.

Fourth graders took to the skies with learning as they embarked on an adventure about NASA’s “Hidden Figures”. The students listened to a book about these trailblazing women and what challenges they faced all while making history. The students compiled a poster on Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, all of whom assisted in many successful and historical projects for space travel.

Lastly, our fifth-grade students were assigned different “unsung heroes” to research for this unit. Each student was assigned a different icon, using online databases and an online creative platform, Canva, to compile the accomplishments and life successes of their icons in a document. These squares were then pieced together to form a beautiful and insightful “freedom quilt” on the hallways of Waverly Park. #OwlProud #OwlLearns

 

Click here to view the Waverly Park embarks on journey for Black History Month slideshow.

 

Date Added: 3/5/2025

Lynbrook was thrilled to have its talented students participate in this year’s Long Island String Festival. Five of our dedicated Secondary students shone during the weekend of Jan. 31, culminating in a concert on Feb. 2 at Wisdom Lane Middle School. Meanwhile, ten of our passionate Intermediate students impressed audiences during the weekend of Feb. 28, with concerts on March 1 and 2 at Uniondale High School. We are proud of their hard work and the exceptional musical talent they showcased at this prestigious event. #OwlProud

Date Added: 3/4/2025

Over 100 Lynbrook students were selected to participate in the Nassau Music Educators Association All-County Music Festival in the month of January. Students joined fellow students from all over Nassau County to rehearse with a guest conductor over 3 days' time. The experience culminated in a spectacular concert performance at the Tilles Center showcasing the amazing talents of all students involved. Congratulations to our All-County Musicians! #OwlProud

Date Added: 2/10/2025

This year, Lynbrook’s Flight School is thrilled to announce that our second graders districtwide have embarked on their first adventure. Over the course of the year, they will dive into two exciting modules inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

In the first module, students explore the difference between wants and needs, focusing on essential resources like food, water and shelter. Through hands-on activities like mind mapping, Lego building, and coding robots, they tackle real-world problems. By working together and communicating effectively, they develop creative solutions to global challenges. This module also highlights the importance of education and the need for equitable and inclusive learning opportunities for everyone.

One exciting activity involves programming robots using color-coded pads. Students create pathways for their robots to transport students, teachers, school supplies, and other resources to their final destination: a school.

In the second module, students shift their focus to nutrition, hunger, and food security. They learn about the importance of a balanced diet using MyPlate as a guide and engage in fun sorting activities, games, and coding challenges. Working collaboratively, they tackle real-world issues and discover how proper nutrition plays a key role in maintaining good health and well-being.

“Through these engaging activities, students connect their learning to global efforts aimed at building a more sustainable and equitable world,” said Mrs. Cocozza.

“Throughout their flight, student’s develop empathy, creativity, and problem-solving skills that will help them thrive as they continue their journey in Flight School and beyond,” Mrs. Teichman said.

#OwlProud #OwlCares #OwlLearns

 

Date Added: 2/4/2025

Fifth grade students at Waverly Park had an incredible hands-on learning experience in January! They not only learned about snowflakes and how they form, but also used technology to bring their knowledge to life.

By exploring databases like Discovery Education, the students gained a deeper understanding of how factors like temperature and moisture affect the structure of snow crystals. Then, they used Tinkercad to design and 3D-print snowflakes in the form of dendrites, plates and columns. This combination of science and technology is a great way to foster creativity and problem-solving skills while making the learning experience more interactive. #OwlProud #OwlLearns

Click here to view the Waverly Park fifth graders use 3D printing in seasonal craft slideshow.

 

Date Added: 2/7/2025