School News for April 29, 2021 - 27 East

School News for April 29, 2021

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Bridgehampton School kindergarten student Daniel Beyel planted flower seeds.

Bridgehampton School kindergarten student Daniel Beyel planted flower seeds.

Hampton Bays High School science research students recently took third place in Northwell Health’s Spark Challenge poster contest.

Hampton Bays High School science research students recently took third place in Northwell Health’s Spark Challenge poster contest. Photo courtesy of the Hampton Bays Union Free School District

Members of the Southampton Intermediate School Builders Club are celebrating happiness during the month of April by taking part in a variety of kindness activities, including making kindness rocks and writing letters to accompany slippers donated to the Southampton Care Center.

Members of the Southampton Intermediate School Builders Club are celebrating happiness during the month of April by taking part in a variety of kindness activities, including making kindness rocks and writing letters to accompany slippers donated to the Southampton Care Center. Photo courtesy of the Southampton Union Free School District

Hampton Bays Elementary School students show off their Earth Day art.

Hampton Bays Elementary School students show off their Earth Day art. Photo courtesy of the Hampton Bays Union Free School District

First graders Adam Bojadzic, Dilan Cuatle, Mike De Los Santos Vasquez, Mark Fajardo, Aubree Fitzgerald, Lucia Mancuso, Danna Morocho, Julie Perez Gonzalez and Luciano Soledad won the Earth Day writing contest for their grade.

First graders Adam Bojadzic, Dilan Cuatle, Mike De Los Santos Vasquez, Mark Fajardo, Aubree Fitzgerald, Lucia Mancuso, Danna Morocho, Julie Perez Gonzalez and Luciano Soledad won the Earth Day writing contest for their grade.

Fourth graders Emmanuel DaSilva, Sebastian Giraldo-Ortiz, Charlie Hewes, Jake Mijangos, Ithan Quiguiri, Juliana Ruiz and Isabella Santamaria won the Earth Day writing contest for their grade.

Fourth graders Emmanuel DaSilva, Sebastian Giraldo-Ortiz, Charlie Hewes, Jake Mijangos, Ithan Quiguiri, Juliana Ruiz and Isabella Santamaria won the Earth Day writing contest for their grade.

Kindergarteners Andre Chavez, Lyanna Cruz, Evey Kirst, Lulu Liffen, James Reinoso Salazar, Mia Rispoli and Wesley Velez won the Earth Day writing contest for their grade.

Kindergarteners Andre Chavez, Lyanna Cruz, Evey Kirst, Lulu Liffen, James Reinoso Salazar, Mia Rispoli and Wesley Velez won the Earth Day writing contest for their grade.

Second graders Alexsander Calanche, Sheyla Gonzalez, William Loudenslager, Brooke McNamara, Briselda Orozco Coronado and Amy Reyes won the Earth Day writing contest for their grade.

Second graders Alexsander Calanche, Sheyla Gonzalez, William Loudenslager, Brooke McNamara, Briselda Orozco Coronado and Amy Reyes won the Earth Day writing contest for their grade.

Third graders Dylan Bojadzic, Zoe Danna, Gavin Elizondo, Daniel Ferreira, Leo Ferrufino Guillen, Marlynn Huerta-Potrero, Maya Ollenu and Alex Osofsky won the Earth Day writing contest for their grade.

Third graders Dylan Bojadzic, Zoe Danna, Gavin Elizondo, Daniel Ferreira, Leo Ferrufino Guillen, Marlynn Huerta-Potrero, Maya Ollenu and Alex Osofsky won the Earth Day writing contest for their grade.

From left, Interact Club members Izzy Caplin, Ava Garabedian and Olivia Martin, collected book donations at Pierson High School to support the Bridgehampton Childcare Center.

From left, Interact Club members Izzy Caplin, Ava Garabedian and Olivia Martin, collected book donations at Pierson High School to support the Bridgehampton Childcare Center. Photo courtesy of Sag Harbor School District

Pierson teacher Veronica Rodriguez helped Juliana Barahona De La Cruz prepare for her portrait.

Pierson teacher Veronica Rodriguez helped Juliana Barahona De La Cruz prepare for her portrait. Photo courtesy of Sag Harbor School District

Pre-K student, Adler Kanas, tries on the protective gear used by Southampton Town Police Officers during Raynor Country Day School's Police Expo.

Pre-K student, Adler Kanas, tries on the protective gear used by Southampton Town Police Officers during Raynor Country Day School's Police Expo. Photo courtesy of Raynor Country Day School

Raynor Country Day School students and staff, as well as the school mascot, Rocky join in the schoolwide Earth Day celebration: Healthy You—Healthy Me!

Raynor Country Day School students and staff, as well as the school mascot, Rocky join in the schoolwide Earth Day celebration: Healthy You—Healthy Me! Photo courtesy of Raynor Country Day School

Although COVID-19 restrictions remain in place, the Southampton School District celebrated its annual arts festival. Virtual performances have been held by the high school string orchestra, directed by Nancy Caine; the intermediate school world drumming ensemble, directed by Danielle Schulman; and several of the district’s chorus, band and jazz band ensembles.

Although COVID-19 restrictions remain in place, the Southampton School District celebrated its annual arts festival. Virtual performances have been held by the high school string orchestra, directed by Nancy Caine; the intermediate school world drumming ensemble, directed by Danielle Schulman; and several of the district’s chorus, band and jazz band ensembles. Photo courtesy of the Southampton Union Free School District

Southampton Elementary School students decorated more than 100 rocks as part of a project for the Phillips Family Cancer Center at Stony Brook Southampton.

Southampton Elementary School students decorated more than 100 rocks as part of a project for the Phillips Family Cancer Center at Stony Brook Southampton. Photo courtesy of the Southampton Union Free School District

Westhampton Beach High School Virtual Enterprise students took third place in the VE National Business Plan Competition. From left are Valerie Finke, Jade Jackey, Emma Strebel, Bridget Lopez and Jackie Glaser.

Westhampton Beach High School Virtual Enterprise students took third place in the VE National Business Plan Competition. From left are Valerie Finke, Jade Jackey, Emma Strebel, Bridget Lopez and Jackie Glaser. Photo courtesy of the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District

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