It was an unforgettable night of wonder, exploration and engagement the evening of February 5, with families and communities totaling close to 700 showed up for this highly anticipated event! What exactly is STEAMANITIES? The perfect blend of STEAM combined with a deep dive into Humanities! In fact, this districtwide K-8 initiative offered so many exciting activities to navigate – that each family received a map to begin their quest. At every turn, there was so much to explore. But all expectations were exceeded as our administration, teachers, staff and 100+ student volunteers ran the gamut of 30 activity centers to test participants’ imagination, curiosity, knowledge and skill...along with good old-fashioned fun. These individual stations tested problem solving, teamwork, and creativity in managing “how to” tasks at hand. On the roster line-up were activities that included Storytime, Finger Puppet making, the American Flag and a tutorial about Libby and audio/ebooks. Students explored hands-on engineering skills using Ozobots, Gears, Centrifugal Force Art, Optical Illusions, Circuit Building, Puzzles, Catapults, and Marble Runs. If you loved science, most likely you gravitated toward the Chemistry of Ice Cream table, the Science of Slime, Boat Design, and more. The fundamentals of yoga, Karaoke “Sing Your Heart Out,” and building your own cardboard guitar were all a hit. Paper Airplane Challenges flied high in the Field House, and if you were hungry, cookie decorating did not disappoint! The Robotics team demonstrated their robot maneuvers to the wide-eyed wonder of our youngest who tried their hands at the driving controls. This night would not be possible without a grant secured by Support of the Board of Education and the CSH Educational Foundation to spearhead STEAMANITIES Night - with a task force of a 19-member district technology committee led by Executive Director of Technology, Dr, Reanna Fulton...
Music teacher Leah Martin is prepping the students for their upcoming Colonial Day performance for grade 4. They are learning to play the xylophone accompaniment to "The Drum Song" and "Yankee Doodle" which will be performed at the WS Colonial Festival on Friday, March 14 in the gym for family and friends.
Congratulations to the following elementary students on their nominations for the All-County Art Exhibition 2025. The gallery exhibition will debut on Sunday, March 9th 12-4pm at Herricks High School in New Hyde Park. These CSH students are part of a small handful to receive this honor to represent the Cold Spring Harbor School District in this prestigious exhibition. Here are our talented nominees chosen by their respective art teachers: Goosehill Primary Peyton Hogan (Kindergarten) Grace Mullen (grade 1) Liam Amodeo (grade 1) West Side - Ava Caroleo (grade 5) Lloyd Harbor - Jaxson Ruggiero (grade 5), Claudia Calvo (grade 3)
Sharon Manning’s fourth graders at West Side have been busy researching a nonfiction reading unit on “Storms and Extreme Weather.” Students worked in book clubs where they researched their topic, took notes using NF book resources, databases and websites. Once they had their notes on the subtopics they researched, they created a Google Slides presentation and presented to the class. Topics ranged from hurricanes, tsunamis, tornados, blizzards and more, and students were excited to share their knowledge with fellow classmates. Thank you for your detailed presentations and work on nonfiction reading and research!
Over 5,000 people, from all 50 states and 68 countries, gathered in Orlando, Florida, to channel their imaginations, find inspiration, and share best practices in the field of technology. No, they weren’t hanging out with Mickey and friends; they were at the 45th annual Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC). Four lucky CSH teachers had the opportunity to join in the fun the week of Jan. 14-17. CSHCSD was extremely fortunate to work alongside leaders from across the globe sharing their knowledge in the field of Library Media Specialists & Technology. The CSH panel presentations were led by our elementary school teachers: Erica Emmons-Fraiberg (West Side), Margaret Diehl (West Side & Lloyd Harbor), Marissa Urso (Goosehill) and Whitney O’Donnell (Lloyd Harbor). They shared their guided approach to introducing coding and robotics from kindergarten through grade six in their roundtable discussion, “Little Bytes, Big Results: Elementary Coding/Robotics--A Scope and Sequence.” These CSH educators aimed to help other teachers implement a cohesive program by sharing what they have worked on creating across the last five years. They demonstrated how kindergarteners can embark on a journey with algorithms and sequencing that gradually advances to block-based coding and programming robots. Older students delve into text-based coding with Python and the fascinating world of LEGO Robotics. By fostering computational thinking early, our teachers help students develop their problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and creativity...
West Side welcomed back Hollyrocks on January 24 to the delight and cheers of students and staff. It may be safe to say that Hollyrocks might be the most fun event of the year! The entire school gathered for this game-show jeopardy-style trivia about history and geography, as well as math problems to solve, spelling challenges, jump rope, tug-of-wars, Simon Says and more. The emcee’s command of crowd control is extraordinary; he ensures a smooth flow of chaos to silence in a matter of seconds – how does he do it? All the students begged for the chance to participate, and everyone cheered on their team. In fact, gracious sportsmanship ends the game with both teams shaking congratulatory hands no matter who wins! Even the teachers had an opportunity to score points for their team, hitting that buzzer and showing off their trivia and tug-of-war skills. The sound of screams cheering for fellow classmates and teachers was intense to say the least…great job to both the blue and red teams...
It started with a spontaneous call to action after seeing an Instagram post for clothing donations to help the CA Wildfire victims displaced from their homes. District parents, Jessica and Dana Boskoff gathered boxes and jumped in their car on January 12 to NYC Soho Cool House to donate boxes of clothing that were sitting in their basement. On a whim, Mr. Boskoff asked his sixth-grade son, Teddy, if he would like to grab his guitar and maybe play to also raise money. Teddy’s brother, Spencer, proudly volunteered to help make a poster and hold it high to support fundraising efforts for the victims. Their Dad also volunteered to match whatever they raised. So, after dropping the clothing donations, the brothers hunkered down in front of NYC Eataly in Soho for 2 ½ hours garnering a collection of over $400! They were so inspired, the brothers chose 2 more locations in the busy Soho area, battling the brutal temperatures not even wanting to stop for lunch. After friends and family heard about their efforts, donations rose to over $2500 and are still mounting. The Boskoff’s sent the funds to the Los Angeles Fire Department and The LA Dream Center (a resource center for CA residents seeking shelter and assistance.) The LA Dream Center has emerged as a vital resource for individuals and families impacted by the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area. By providing immediate assistance such as food, shelter, and counseling, the organization is helping those displaced by the flames rebuild their lives. Teddy and Spencer are students at West Side school and continued their kindness by playing the guitar locally for MORE FUNDRAISING on January 19 outside Starbucks in Huntington. Thank you for leading the way as role models with this call-to-action Teddy and Spencer – you guys rock!
Students love the bowling and rock climbing unit in physical educational classes with teacher Steven Forbes at West Side!
