First graders at Waverly Park School in the Lynbrook School District boosted the holiday spirit with a holiday singalong on Dec. 17.
Wearing festive attire and holding props representing Christmas and Hanukkah, first graders gathered on the risers in front of an audience of loved ones. They performed a variety of holiday songs, giving the perfect welcome to the holiday season. First graders were also joined by their fifth grade peers, who played percussion instruments in tandem.

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1) First graders at Waverly Park School performed holiday songs in front of an audience of loved ones on Dec. 17.
2) First graders had a great time ushering in the holiday season.
3) Performers were joined by fifth graders on percussion.

Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

Date Added: 12/20/2024

Students across the district recently participated in several special celebrations of Día De Los Muertos.

At West End Elementary School, Mrs. Winn’s class was visited by Mr. Luzzi’s Spanish class from Lynbrook High School. LHS students learned about the traditions of Día De Los Muertos and then shared their learnings with West End, teaching younger peers about the holiday’s traditions and helping set up a colorful ofrenda. All fifth graders visited LHS to check out their ofrenda and learn more about this cultural tradition.

Additionally, Waverly Park students established their own ofrenda, complete with items and photos to honor those lost. Each class throughout the building had a hand in building the beautiful display, which also included marigolds and monarch butterflies. #OwlProud #OwlLearns

Date Added: 11/7/2024

The rich traditions of Diwali were brought to life at Waverly Park Elementary School in the Lynbrook School District as one student presented to her peers alongside her parents on Nov. 1.

Shayla Sobhan, a second grader in Mallory Lensing’s class, was joined by her parents Seema Tiwari-Sobhan and Sunil Sobhan, who all dressed in traditional Diwali clothing. Shayla’s class was joined by Melinda Raymar’s second graders for a discussion about the festival of lights, including the holiday’s significance, common celebratory practices and the fact that it is observed by about one billion people worldwide. Shayla described some of her favorite sweets enjoyed by her family over the five-day celebration. Her parents then read “Peppa Pig: Happy Diwali!” to the class before bringing the presentation to first graders. Throughout the week, teachers incorporated Diwali-themed lessons that highlighted the importance of fostering a community that embraces and celebrates cultural diversity.

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1) Waverly Park second grader Shayla Sobhan was joined by her parents Seema and Sunil to give a presentation about Diwali to her peers on Nov. 1.
2) Shayla gave out Diwali-themed stickers to her classmates.
3) Shayla and her family were thrilled to share the experience of Diwali with Waverly Park students.

Photos courtesy of Lynbrook Public Schools

Date Added: 11/1/2024