Spotlight Stories
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Art is “Snow Much Fun”
Kindergarten artists made snowman sculptures as a collaborative art and CLL (Creative Learning Lab) project. They learned about 3D printers in CLL where the stick arms for the snowmen were made. Next, students learned about the element of form in art class. They used this knowledge to sculpt different sized spheres out of model magic clay to assemble their very own snowman. Then, it was time to color, bundle up and dress their snowmen once the sculptures had dried. Students experimented with different materials like felt, yarn, and pipe cleaners to accessorize their snowman. Brrrreautiful job!...
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CSH Exhibition Booth FETC Tech Conference Orlando, Florida
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...
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Amphibian Life Cycles Tad Poles, Frogs and Turtles Oh My!
Goosehill first graders take pride and excellent care of their classroom pet turtles, but what will happen when they are released back into the wild? CSH Fish Hatchery Educator, Krissy Forman, visited Goosehill carrying a cooler to explain. Under the lid, students were wide eyed with wonder when frogs and turtles were pulled out! Many questions were asked from our youngest inquiring minds. How big do they grow? Are they scared in the wild? How long do they live? Ms. Forman provided all the answers about their red-bellied class turtles, especially about student concerns that these babies never meet their mother! She assured them that these babies are so smart they know exactly what to do from the moment they hatch – how they find water, food, and know the best hiding spots from predators. These students were happy to hear that their class turtles are going to be just fine when they get released back into the wild at the Fish Hatchery in June. They love their turtles!
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January Board of Education Meeting
Thank you to the community for coming out on January 14 for the monthly Board of Education meeting. This month, it was a privilege to hear from our junior high student government. The enthusiasm for all the happens and pride shared is always the highlight of the evening. They spoke about the many achievements, events, honors, and ongoing activities, accompanied by a photo slideshow for everyone to enjoy. The Board recognized senior Milan Lustig who was named a Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar Semifinalist – congratulations Milan! The Board also shared an extensive presentation on Focus and Learning “District Comparisons 3-8 Exam Regents Results,” along with a UPK update and the approved 2025-2026 school calendar.
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District Fall Newsletter
Please click the link above to view the Fall District Newsletter - "A Look Inside Our Schools"
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