On May 6, 2015 schools across America will celebrate National School
Nurses Day. It is a day set aside to remember and say thank you for the
dedication and hard work of these professionals. Rocky Point is very
fortunate to have these caring individuals who come to work every day
and tend to the health needs of its students and staff members. The
district extends is heartfelt appreciation to Christine Barreca, Karen
Edmondson, Karen Lukasz, Raffy Nash and Karen Rosman for their untiring
dedication to the health and well-being of the Rocky Point School
District community.
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Celebrating School Nurses
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Rallying for ALS Research
Rocky Point Middle School continued to support ALS research by donating more than $600 to the ALS Ride for Life event this May.
The money, which had been raised as a result of a National Junior Honor Society fundraiser, were presented during the ride’s annual 100-plus mile patient wheelchair ride across Long Island. Ride participants stopped at the school as they worked their way across Long Island. Present at the event were Ride for Life President Chris Pendergast, Dr. Frank Verdone and other ALS patients.
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FJC Grade 2 Spring Concert
The Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School Second Grade Chorus, under the direction of music teacher Kyra Kenwood, entertained friends and family members at the annual spring concert held on the evening of Thursday, May 7. Audience members enthusiastically applauded the efforts of our young singers. In welcoming the audience, Principal Virginia Kelly-Gibbons thanked the families and friends for supporting the spring concert and, most of all, their ongoing support of the students and the music program.
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JAE Students Participate in Model Schools 15th Annual Celebration of Technology in Education
The Eastern Suffolk BOCES Model Schools 15th Annual Celebration of Technology in Education (CTE) was held on Friday,May 8, in partnership with Dowling College at the aircraft hangar of the Brookhaven Campus.
Theaircraft hanger was filled with wireless-enabled PCs and MACs connected to the Internet and interactive whiteboards. Technologically inspired teachers and students from Suffolk County school districts, including 31students and their teacher, Ms. Varriale, from the Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School, showcased projects.
JAE Tech Integration Specialist, Laurie Varriale, received a Lighthouse award for her continued participation in the annual CTE event.
The focus of the celebration was to provide "live" demonstrations of the instructional technologies that are being used on an everyday basis in local schools to enhance learning.
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Universal PreK Lottery Form
Rocky Point Union Free School District
Universal Prekindergarten Program
The Rocky Point Union Free School District is offering a FREE program for
residents who will be 4 years of age on or before
December 1, 2015
PRE-K LOTTERY FORM
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Academic Accolade for Eagles
As a result of their hard work and dedication to achieving athletic and academic excellence, six Rocky Point High School spring athletic teams have earned the Scholar-Athlete Team Award from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. This honor is presented to New York State teams that possess a cumulative GPA of 90 percent or better.
A total of 21 Rocky Point teams were bestowed with this honor during the 2014-15 school year. Congratulations to the following spring teams and their coaches:
TEAM
GPA
COACH
Girls Track
95.726
John Mattia & Joseph Camarda
Girls Lacrosse
95.437
Daniel Spallina & Ryan McGovern
Boys Track
94.829
Chris Donadoni & Anthony Marchetta
Boys Tennis
94.248
James Buonconsiglio
Boys Lacrosse
92.278
Michael Bowler & Dave Murphy
Softball
90.807
Ron Kenehan & Maria Amoscato
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Encouraging Safe Driving
Rocky Point High School’s SADD club is working to reduce the number of teen driving-related crashes and save lives through their participation in the “Teen Crashes GTG (Got to Go)” campaign.
The school kicked off its participation in the campaign by creating slogans that promote safe teen driving, which were chalked onto the high school walkway.
Students also participated in an assembly from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney Patricia Brosco presented on the dangers of drunken driving and spoke about New York laws and the consequences drivers face for a single no-accident arrest up to a crash under the influence involving a death. In addition, the SADD club and their advisor, Serina Werthner, are working with the RPTA to bring this important student traffic safety awareness campaign to parents and the community through social media.
For more information on the topic, visit the following websites:
http://driveithome.org/
http://www.nsc.org/learn/NSC-Initiatives/Pages/teen-driving.aspx/
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Suffolk Zone Winners
Rocky Point Middle School eighth-grade students Brianna Carrasquillo and Michael Gunning were honored as top middle school physical education students at this year’s Suffolk Zone Physical Education Student Leadership Awards program.
These students were selected by their physical education teachers for their leadership in the subject area.
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Young Scientists Earn Big Awards
Several students in the Rocky Point School District earned top honors at this year’s Brookhaven National Lab Science Fair.
Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School first-grader Jennifer Tiskowitz was named a first-place winner for her project “Keep My Craft Colorful.” FJC second-grader Caiden Palank and Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School fourth-grader Mikayla Minton each won honorable mention in their respective categories. “I was really happy to win first place,” Jennifer said. “It makes me want to do other projects in the future.”
Jennifer’s project examined the effect several common household items have on a colorful craft left in the sun. Her experiment noted that Pledge protected the item best when left to the elements for six days. Caiden’s project was titled “Sock Science” and focused on which sock materials kept feet the warmest. Mikayla’s project, “Bath or Shower,” focused on which used more water.
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Students Inducted to Prestigious Society
Rocky Point High School inducted 80 11th- and 12th-grade students into its National Honor Society chapter this spring.
During the event, Dr. Deborah DeLuca, assistant superintendent, congratulated the students before current members spoke about the society’s founding pillars of leadership, character, service and scholarship. The new members were then formally inducted by advisor Guy Reid and recited the Honor Society Pledge in unison under the leadership of Korinne Utting. “Being inducted into the National Honor Society represents a wonderful achievement, as these students are being formally recognized for their efforts and accomplishments in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and character,” said Mr. Reid.
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Top of Their Class
Rocky Point High School seniors Lauren McBrearty, Joseph Niver and Brittany Rinaldi have been named the Class of 2015 valedictorian, salutatorian and exhortation speaker, respectively.
In the fall, Lauren is bounded for Cornell University, Joseph will study political science at Vassar College, and Brittany will attend West Point, where she will also compete on the lacrosse team.
Lauren has taken 19 Advanced Placement and honors courses during her high school career and has been named an AP Scholar with Honors and a PSAT/NMSQT Commended Student. She is the rank and section leader in the school’s award-winning marching band and a member of six additional music ensembles. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and New York State Math Honor Society. She is one of the captains of the varsity soccer team and also plays for a travel soccer team outside of school. In addition, Lauren received the Suffolk County Girls Soccer Academic All-County Award in the fall of 2014.
Joseph has taken more than 13 Advanced Placement and honors courses during the past three years in Rocky Point. As a senior, he added to this rigorous course history by taking an additional five Advanced Placement courses. He was named a 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Student and an AP Scholar with Honors. He is a member of the National Honor Society and New York State Math Honor Society, president of the Rocky Point High School Science Club and competes on the varsity track team.
Brittany is a dedicated scholar, enrolled in several AP courses during her high school career. She has been named an Academic All-American lacrosse player and an AP Scholar with Honors.
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Penning Pals Across the World
Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School fourth-graders in Allison Licata’s class have some new friends halfway across the world.
As part of a cultural pen pal exchange, the students are learning about Madagascar from local children. The students drafted letters to their peers across the world and have already received mail back. The two groups are sharing information about their hometowns, schooling and hobbies.
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2015 Moving Up Dance Letter to Parents
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Varsity Athletic Banquet - Monday, June 8, 2015
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Rocky Point Budget Passes:
Budget Vote:
Yes – 788
No – 237
Board Elections:
Edward Casswell- 588 *
Donna McCauley - 452
Scott Reh – 679 *
* Elected Members
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Above Par
Rocky Point High School senior golf captain George Fabricatore represented the school district at the Suffolk County Golf Championship.
Despite inclement weather, George shot a 90 at Rock Hill Golf Course. He has had an award-winning senior year, receiving All-League honors and the All-County Academic Award.
Next year, George will play golf at St. Joseph's, where he has earned an academic scholarship.
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Educational Field Trip
Students in Dorothy Burns’ Citizen Law class at Rocky Point High School attended a field trip to the Riverhead Correctional Facility this spring.
The students took a tour of the facilities, including a holding pen and housing units, and engaged in a discussion about life in prison with some of the inmates. The students debriefed on the experience in class following the trip.
Within the class, the students learn about the judicial system, crimes and the punishments that go along with those crimes and participate
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Budding Journalists
The world of journalism was at the fingertips of Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School fourth-graders in Patricia Alberti as they put lessons into practice and became journalists for Newsday’s Kidsday.
Working under the guidance of a Newsday editor, the students created jokes, puzzles, surveys and articles on a wide array of topics. In the coming weeks, they will have the chance to conduct an interview with a soon-to-be named celebrity. The venture has enabled the class to strengthen not only their writing skills but also their research and photography abilities.
The completed entries will be published in Newsday in late September/early October 2015.
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UPK Lottery
The 2015-2016 UPK lottery will be held on Thursday, May 28, in the Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School library at 10 a.m. Your attendance is not required at this meeting. If you are unable to attend, the lottery results will be shared with each family who applied.
If your child has been accepted you will need to prove residency, date of birth of your child, and up-to-date immunizations. See registration requirements on the Rocky Point School District website. All families will be scheduled for registration on June 29, June 30 or July 1. Those selected at the lottery will be contacted with registration information prior to June 29.
If you have any questions, please contact Lorraine Kegel at 631-849-7071
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Exploring the Universe
Rocky Point Middle School eighth-grade general science students had the chance to learn about the universe through a variety of activities and interactive modules when the Vanderbilt Museum's Traveling Classroom arrived in mid-May.
The 37-foot recreational bus, transformed into a mobile learning station, gave students the opportunity to look at how astronomers study the universe through exploring light, telescopes, digital imaging, 3-D universe and gravity. Teachers from the Vanderbilt Museum were on hand to assist the students with the inquiry-based learning projects and deliver accompanying lessons in the classroom.
“Today’s event offered a hands-on lesson with materials and resources we would not normally have access to,” said middle school teacher Sherin Shanahan. “The students were very excited to experience these concepts in an authentic, hands-on way.”
The program, which was sponsored by the National Grid Foundation, tied into the grade level’s astronomy curriculum.
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