Udall Road Middle School held its first EdCamp on Feb. 14 in recognition of P.S. I Love You Day. Teachers, administrators and students ran the different workshops held during the first two periods of the day. 

Udall Road students had the opportunity to choose two different EdCamp sessions to attend. In some of the classes, they had the opportunity to show off their artistic sides, creating keychains, bracelets and necklaces using different materials. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Romanelli worked with students on their Chromebooks in one classroom while Director of Math Dr. James Grover showed off his custom skateboards in a passion project EdCamp.  

Participants explored different science experiments in one classroom, while others showed off their dance skills in another EdCamp. Udall Road students created their own stress balls using various materials during a session and wrote positive affirmations to reinforce the P.S. I Love You Day message in a subsequent one. Some created sweet treats in a family and consumer science class, while young musicians had the opportunity to listen to West Islip alum and singer Bella DeNapoli.  

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Date Added: 2/21/2025

In honor of Black History Month, students at Oquenock Elementary School studied influential African Americans. The students created a quilt featuring pictures and facts about the historical figures. In addition, students crafted a peace sign using their handprints in the colors of the Pan-African flag. The red, yellow and green colors of the flag come together to represent pride, freedom and the political power of African Americans.

Date Added: 2/19/2025

Oquenock Elementary School was transformed into a sea of purple on Feb. 14 in honor of P.S. I Love You Day. As the school was filled with artistic displays, many dressed in purple to celebrate the day. Students lined a hallway with their unique handprints and created paper hearts filled with thoughtful messages to show the powerful impact of positivity.

A kindness chain “linked” the school’s youngest learners together. To spread joy outside of the school and into their community, students decorated paper bags with words of kindness. School counselor Michelle Falco and Principal Amanda Harvey delivered the bags to local businesses including Higbie Bagels and SPK. Throughout the day, customers received messages of positivity with each of their orders.

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Date Added: 2/19/2025