School News, June 30, Southampton Town

East Quogue Elementary School third graders, including Sophia Cagno and Cristel Martinez, had the opportunity to learn about butterflies by raising their very own caterpillars. Students observed their caterpillars daily while learning about all of the different stages they will go through during the unit. Once caterpillars formed their chrysalis, they were transferred to a larger box while we eagerly waited for them to go through their metamorphosis. Then they celebrated with a butterfly release day.

ophia Cagno and Cristel Martinez carefully help to transport our butterflies outside to be released

East Quogue Elementary School third graders, including Alexander Quinteros, had the opportunity to learn about butterflies by raising their very own caterpillars. Students observed their caterpillars daily while learning about all of the different stages they will go through during the unit. Once caterpillars formed their chrysalis, they were transferred to a larger box while we eagerly waited for them to go through their metamorphosis. Then they celebrated with a butterfly release day.

ophia Cagno and Cristel Martinez carefully help to transport our butterflies outside to be released

To foster a love of reading in fellow students, Amy McNamara’s fourth graders at Hampton Bays Elementary School spent a sunny afternoon reading to their first grade buddies. Mia Soledad, left, with Daphne Chiliquinga on reading day. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton High School oceanography students, including Ana Trinidad, wrapped up a productive year by advocating for an ocean-related issue that they are passionate about. Among the projects, they participated in local beach cleanups, taught short lessons about the ocean to fourth graders at Southampton Elementary School, crafted inspiring art pieces and created public service announcements. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hampton Bays Elementary School fourth grade students in Amy McNamara’s class, including from left, Jayden Mejia, Israel Portrero, Leo Ferrufino and Emily Villalba, recently wrote biographies of famous people. The students researched a chosen individual, wrote a report, and then dressed up as that individual and presented in front of the class. Their subjects included famous soccer players, Harry Houdini, Paul Revere, Dolly Parton and Helen Keller. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton Elementary School students enjoyed a day of water balloons, target stations and relay races, including an exciting pizza box relay, as part of their annual field day. All of the stations were run by Southampton High School students who are members of their Athletes Helping Athletes club. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Brielle James and Jayden Styler each won a Golden Sneaker trophy for winning the 50-yard dash in their division during Southampton Elementary School's annual field day. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT