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| 2012-2013 School Calendar |
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here for the 2012-2013 South Country School District Calendar.
Please note, the Calendar is subject to change, so please check the
South Country School District's website for updates during the school
year.
Bellport High School Art Students Participate In New York Art Teachers Association Portfolio Project
Bellport High School art students recently participated in the New York Art Teachers Association Portfolio Project. The Portfolio Project is an initiative of NYSATA that was developed in cooperation with the New York State Education Department. The student portfolios provide evidence of understanding and student learning in the visual arts. Bellport High School students ranked in the “Distinguished” category which is the highest honor that they can earn. Ms. Lisa Conk, Art teacher at Bellport High School organized the event for the students.
Bellport High School Students Exhibit Work at Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts Student Invitational
Suzette Fandale, Chairperson of the Art
Department at South Country Central School District is pleased to announce
that several students exhibited work at the Bay Area Friends of the Fine
Arts Student Invitational recently. The following students placed in the
show:
1st place, Meaghan Barry, Annika Johnson and Amelia Vietch, Fashion Funk,
mixed media, Sculpture
2nd place, Artie LaBranche, Panda, pastel, Drawing
2nd place, Erika Lomuto, Artisans, etching, Drawing
3rd place, Megan Cassidy, First Floor, mixed media
Bellport High School students Amanda Gillim, Casey Leach, Anna Meyer, Rachel
Saur and Emily Sears also exhibited work in the show.
Bellport High School Student Accepted to Heckscher Museum's LI's Best Young Artists 2013
Bellport High School is proud to announce senior Megan Cassidy’s acceptance into the Heckscher Museum’s Long Island’s Best Young Artists 2013. Megan’s Red Sun, mixed media, was one of 80 pieces chosen for this prestigious show. The three-week student exhibition, March 30-April 21 2013, features work by art students in grades 9 through 12 from public and private schools throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Museum educator’s work in partnership with art teachers from participating schools to hold the only juried art exhibition on Long Island that offers high school students the opportunity to show their work in the museum.
Brookhaven Artists Display Work at the SCALA
Show
Ten Brookhaven artists recently had work displayed at the “Children’s Show” presented by the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association at the Old Town Hall in Babylon. The paintings, all watercolors, showed a variety of subjects and the artists were all third grade students. Below is a list of the artists along with the titles of their work:
| Student | Title of Art |
| Donovan Edmondson | "Shark Attacks" |
| Leo Magnolia | "A Box of Colors" |
| Curren Johnsen | "Nature" |
| Shauntay Poulson | "A Busy Street" |
| Tamara Ortiz | "A Picnic" |
| Jaylynn Street | "Outdoors" |
| Jacob Palange | "Restaurant" |
| Margaret Fuentes | "A Family of Birds" |
| Matthew Ritter | "City" |
| Tyler Krompier | "The Forest" |
Bellport High School Recognized Nationally for Commitment to Music
Education - Ranks Among Nation’s Top Schools for
Support of Music Education
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has
awarded Bellport High School its 2013 SupportMusic Merit Award in
recognition for its outstanding commitment to music education. Bellport
High School is one of 66 schools nationwide receive this prestigious
award.
The SupportMusic Merit Award is awarded to individual schools that
demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access
and education to all students. To qualify for this award, detailed
questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class
participation, instructional time, facilities and district and community
support were answered. Nearly 2000 schools and school districts
responded to the NAMM Foundation survey.
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization which recognizes the
importance of keeping music education part of a school’s core curriculum
for all students and music’s vital role in a student’s success in
school. The NAMM Foundation identifies Bellport High School for its
understanding of how music plays an essential role in the student’s
preparation for college and career readiness.
The Bellport High School Music Department is honored to be recognized by
the NAMM Foundation for its role in the academic, creative and social
development of the student and proudly accepts the 2013 SupportMusic
Merit Award.
South Country Art Students Exhibit at Colors
Ms. Suzette Fandale, Chairperson of Art is proud to announce that
students in the South Country School District had the opportunity to
exhibit their work at the Long Island Museum COLORS Student Exhibition.
Art students from Kreamer Street Elementary School, Brookhaven
Elementary School, Frank P. Long School and Bellport High School joined
other student artists from across Long Island in this wonderful exhibit.
The opening reception was held on Sunday March 10th in Stony Book where
our young artists had the chance to show off their artwork to their
family, friends and community.
The artists include:
Kate Higgins- Kreamer Street Elementary School
Faye Licciardi- Kreamer Street Elementary School
Wendy Villatoro- Brookhaven Elementary School
Miranda Gonzalez- Brookhaven Elementary School
Jackson Hill- Frank P. Long Intermediate School
Juliana Lewkowski- Frank P. Long Intermediate School
Casey Leach- Bellport High School
Alexis Propfe- Bellport High School
Bellport Middle School
Students Enjoy Story Faces Performancespan>
Eighth
grade students from Bellport Middle School were treated to an assembly
program of Story Faces presentation by artist, author and storyteller
Christopher Agostino. Artist, author and storyteller Christopher
Agostino, is both a visual and performing artist, combining these arts
in his signature Story Faces performances, in which he brings stories to
life through painted faces. The students learned how story telling using
symbolism and imagery can transform a face and make it more expressive.
The children were very excited to learn and hear Christopher Agostino
stories and to incorporate it into their own mask assignment. It was
also a wonderful way to end the mask assignment for some of the
students. The Students works will be on exhibit at the annual Art Show
held in the Bellport Middle School during May. This educational
experience provided valuable enrichment for all its participants. I am
grateful to the Students 4 Art Committee and the South Country Education
Foundation board for sponsoring this event.
Pictured back row left to right: Cameron McCavanagh, Nicole Danvers,
Nagid Jones, Armond Keeley, Jake Gennusa
Bottom row left to right: Amberly Rappa, Kaitlyn Fiedrich, Isabel Frits,
Matthew Pfisterer
2nd Quarter South Haven Awards
South
Haven School in Brookhaven recently held an awards ceremony for the
second quarter. Njemile Fennell was awarded the Citizenship Award,
T’monie Bullock the Perfect Attendance Award, Vanessa Flores the Highest
Grade Point Average Award and Maritza Argueta the Most Improved Award.
Pictured are: T’monie Bullock, Vanessa Flores, Maritza Argueta and
Njemile Fennell
Verne W. Critz Students
Participate In Aboriginal Art Day
Ms.
Suzette Fandale, Art Department Chairperson of the South Country Central
School District announced that Verne Critz Primary School students were
treated to an Aboriginal Art day with visiting artist Chris Pitkin. Mr.
Pitkin, a native Australian, spoke about the Aboriginal culture and even
played an authentic didgeridoo to the children’s delight. The students
learned how to ‘dot’ paint using authentic Aboriginal symbols to tell
their stories. The children were very excited to learn this art
technique and continued to employ it through the next week. Their works
were on exhibit at the first annual Multi-Cultural Evening at the Verne
Critz Primary School. This educational experience provided valuable
enrichment for all its participants including the principal, Dr.
Munisteri! Sincere gratitude goes to the South Country Education Fund
Committee for sponsoring this event.
Photo: Jake Orenstein (sitting) and Evan Virno of Mr. Petit's 3rd grade
class experience the art of Aboriginal painting.
Bellport High School Students Participate in Parrish Art Museum's Annual
High School Show
Art students from Bellport High School had the opportunity to exhibit
work at the Parrish Art Museum's Annual High School Show. 15 students
from the High School exhibited work amongst students from other East End
Townships in various mediums including computer graphics, photography,
drawing and painting.
The Art Department is pleased to announce that Chanel Hernandez won an
Award of Excellence in Photography for her Digital Photograph titled
Stare.
BHS students who particiated are: Megan Cassidy, Artie LaBranche, Erica
Lomuto, Howie Meyer, Anna Meyers, Courtney Wickline, Emily Sears, Amelia
Veitch, Dakota Haraden, Amanda Gillim, Rachel Saur, Andy Torres, Ivan
Maran, Casey Leach and Chanel Hernandez.
SCMEA Day of Tuba and Euphonium 2013
On
Friday, March 15th, the Suffolk County Music Educator's Association,
SCMEA, will sponsor the 32nd Day of Tuba and Euphonium. This event gives
euphonium and tuba players, grades 5-12 and beyond, an experience where
they perform, attend workshops, and hear teachers and professionals
perform on these often unglorified instruments. About 300 participants
are expected at this year’s event, rescheduled from last autumn’s
extreme weather.
This year's featured guest artist will be internationally renowned
euphonium teacher and virtuoso, Dr. Brian Bowman of the University of
North Texas. Formerly the principal euphoniumist with the Air Force Band
in DC, Dr. Bowman, is considered the premier euphonium performer and
teacher in the world.
The event is being held at the Bellport Middle Street on Kreamer Street
in Bellport, and will begin with rehearsals and clinics at 3:30pm.
The Day of Tuba and Euphonium evening concert is free to the general
public and starts at 7:30pm. The concert will feature: The Long Island
Tuba Quartet, The All-Star Student Tuba Ensemble, The Faculty Tuba
Ensemble, Dr. Brian Bowman, and the grand finale 300 piece or more,
Massed Tuba Ensemble.
Bellport High School Students Compete In National Ocean Sciences Bowl
Mr. Tim Hogan, Principal of Bellport High School is pleased to announce
that this years’ Bellport High School Ocean Bowl Team recently competed
in The Bay Scallop Bowl a regional competition of the National Ocean
Sciences Bowl. This annual event was hosted by the School of Marine and
Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University. Bellport High School
students reached their highest place since competing in this most
prestigious event. Under the expert tutelage of Mr. William Corbett,
Science teacher at Bellport High School the students competed in a
grueling day long competition.
Pictured from left to right: Connor Cipp, Katrina Lastra, Olivia Gassner, Kristina Foley and Sajid Hossain
Family Math Day - March 16th
South Country School District is bringing back Family Math Day - Wild
About Math! This day will celebrate math though grades Pre-k through 5
on March 16th at Bellport Middle School. Students will be involved with
Estimation Stations, two fun class sessions, as well as an exciting jump
rope show by Mark Rothstein. This day is guaranteed to be a great time!
All 5th grade students at Frank P. Long School participated in the
Family Math Day logo contest, under the direction of Mrs. Sandy Albano.
Donelle Cepeda, a student in Ms. Huey and Mr. Freda’s class won the logo
contest. He has designed a logo that will be used to acknowledge the
day! Congratulations Donelle! Please look for registration forms coming
home with your children. Registration fills up quickly so sign up FAST!
President Obama Introduces Brookhaven Students to Presidents Washington
and Lincoln
In honor of Presidents Day, students in Mr. Kevin Glynn’s third grade
class were treated to personal introductions to former presidents George
Washington and Abraham Lincoln by America’s current president, Barack
Obama. President Obama, played by physical education teacher Sean
Chavious, introduced the former presidents along with Brookhaven mascot
“Bucky Beaver”, played by teacher Jill Carrabus. In a playful, scripted
exchange of questions and answers that included the third graders
themselves, President Washington, played by physical education teacher
Gregory Prush, and President Lincoln, played by Mr. Glynn, shared facts
about themselves and highlights of their presidencies.
Bellport High School Students Participate In
Suffolk County Art Leaders Association Student Show
Ms.
Suzette Fandale, Art Chairperson of the South Country Central School
District was proud to have artwork displayed from Megan Cassidy, Artie
LaBranche, Sarah Barry and Dakota Haraden of Bellport High School recently
at the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association Student Show in Babylon
Village. Dakota Haraden was awarded special recognition for Morgan Freeman,
graphite on paper.
Pictured from left to right: Artie LaBranche,
Megan Cassidy, Dakota Haraden, Sarah Barry
National Wear Red Day
In
celebration of the 10th anniversary of National Wear Red Day staff members
of Central Office from the South Country Central School District
participated in the yearly recognition of heart disease in women. Wearing
red on February 1st signified awareness that heart disease is the No. 1
killer of women causing 1 in 3 deaths each year and red is the color of our
hearts. Since the first National Wear Red Day 10 years ago, tremendous
strides have been made in the fight against heart disease in women.
Picture back row (left to right):
Karen Horoszewski, Cathy Barone, Patty Alfano, Bridgette Meyer,
Jamie Johnson, Dr. Howard Koenig, Superintendent, Kristine Rausch, Michele
Bicknese, Christine Johnson, Alice Villano
Middle row (left to right):
Cristina Gennusa, Lorraine Beals, Barbara Nagle, Linda Rozzi, Assistant
Superintendent for Curriculum/Instruction/Technology, Cathy Bagley
Front row (left to right): Cathy
Napoli, Sara Cioffaletti, Courtney Davis, MaryBeth Briggs
Not pictured is Nita Webb.
Bellport Middle School International Club Annual Clothing Drive
The
Bellport Middle School International Club recently completed its annual
clothing drive. Many coats, hats, gloves, pants and shirts were collected
and given to the Eastern Farm Workers Association, which in turn will
distribute these items to residents of the South Country Central School
District.
The Bellport International Club is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade
students who attend Bellport Middle School. This club heightens student
awareness of other cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
Seen in the photo are (from left to right): club advisor, Ms. Kimberly
Rodriguez, club members, Mariya Zahid, Destinee Lopez, Stephen LiVigni and
Leo Bouzi.
Artist Elizabeth Lee Visits Brookhaven Elementary School
Brookhaven Elementary students and staff were recently treated by a visit from East Setauket artist Elizabeth Lee at the invitation of art teacher, Mrs. Procida. During her visit, Ms. Lee shared her personal vision on “supporting each other and working together”. Mr. Glynn’s third grade class had the opportunity to see her wonderful artwork and ask her questions about how they were created. Each student was then invited to print one of her printing plates and was given a beautiful bookmark created especially for them. The artwork is currently on display outside of Mrs. Procida’s art room. Thank you so much, Ms. Lee, for a very inspiring afternoon!
Bellport High School Students Meet With Local Artist, Malcolm Morley
Art students at Bellport High School had the once in a lifetime opportunity
to meet and speak with local artist Malcolm Morley at the new Parrish Art
Museum in Water Mill. On Wednesday January 9th, Mr. Morley met the students
at the Parrish to discuss his exhibit, Malcolm Morley: Painting, Paper,
Process.
Mr. Morley’s exhibit consisted of some 50 works that includes diverse images
such as beach scenes, knights in armor, WWII flying aces and motor cross
driver jumping through a ring of fire. He discussed his career as an artist
as well as his life experiences that inspire his artwork.
Students were encouraged by Mr. Morley’s words of wisdom and his heartfelt
and thought provoking discussion.
Bellport High School Students Exhibit Work at Go
APE
Bellport High School AP Studio in Art students had the opportunity to
exhibit work at The Art League of Long Island’s 6th annual Go APE Advanced
Placement Exhibition. The show featured works by Long Island's High School
AP Art students.
Megan Cassidy, Amanda Gillim and Erica Lomuto were among 114 talented
students from 34 Long Island High Schools to exhibit work. The work was on
display at the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery from January 12-January 20 with the
Artist reception on Sunday January 20th.
Congratulations and Good Luck to our art students as we begin our show
season.
Bellport High School Wall of Fame
The Bellport High School Wall of Fame is a project intended to celebrate distinguished graduates of Bellport High School. Nominees will be evaluated on the basis of their contributions to their profession and their community. Graduates may be nominated by anyone within the South Country community and a selection committee will evaluate the application. Click here for the 2013 Wall of Fame Application.
2012 Wall of Fame Honorees
Sullivan Palermo
Sullivan
Palermo is a 1943 graduate of Bellport High School. He was a member of the
83rd Air Group off the USS Essex in the US Navy during WWII. Sullivan flew
17 combat missions earned 3 Air Medals and flew two flights locating
Prisoner of War Camps and dropped supplies to them. After returning to the
states in 1947 he joined Hagerman Fire Department, Sullivan was elected to
the South Country Board of Education in 1969 serving as President, Vice
President and Chairman of the Building Committee.
During his career he was manager of Glover Gas, President of Long Island
Propane Gas Association, Vice President of Miami Gas Association,
Co-Chairman of Florida Propane Gas and Safety Committee, General Manager of
Coastal Gas Delray Beach, formed Atlantic Propane, and was the President of
Palm Beach County Propane Gas Association.
Mr. Sullivan has five children, nine grandchildren and 4 great
grandchildren.
Jonathan Cumming
Jonathan
Cumming a 1977 graduate of Bellport High School was active in many phases of
the music program including band, jazz-rock ensemble, choir and orchestra
pit. He also participated in the Students for Environmental Quality club,
and was a member of the National Honor Society. Jonathan received his B.S.
in Biology from The College of William and Mary, M.S. in Forest Science from
the University of New Hampshire, and Ph.D. in Natural Resources from Cornell
University. Dr. Cumming is a Professor of Biology at West Virginia
University (WVU), where his research investigates the complex interactions
between plant roots and soils, and how these relationships are modified by
symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi. Dr. Cumming has taught a variety of courses,
including Environmental Biology, Plant Physiology, Water and nutrient
Relations of Plants, and Preparing Future Faculty. As a result of his
dedication to teaching on environmental topics, he was named the Eberly
College Outstanding Teacher (2002), WVU Foundation Outstanding Teacher
(2003), National Academy of Sciences Education Fellow for Teaching in the
Life Sciences (2008), and most recently was selected to serve as a
Partnership for Undergraduate Life Sciences Education Fellow (2012) on a
national movement to reform biology education nationally.
Troy Conquest
Troy Conquest a 1983 graduate of Bellport High School was an outstanding
three sport athlete playing basketball, track and football. Troy had the
privilege of being coached by his father, John Conquest, Assistant Principal
of Bellport High School and Long Island Sports Hall of Fame inductee. Troy
was awarded a full football scholarship to attend the University of Maine
then went on to be Bellport’s first pro football player with the Hamburg
Silver Eagles while serving as a marine security guard in the United States
consulate in Hamburg, Germany.
Troy has overcome a very physically challenging illness that has changed his
life in his own words “for the better”. After leaving a New England
rehabilitation center he used his will to compete to participate in power
lifting competitions and bench press championships. Having been
selected to attend a paralympics academy at a navy
base in Rhode Island, Troy trained and played ping pong, rowing, floor
volleyball, shot put and disc and javelin and archery.
Photo not provided.
3rd Annual Caroling Trip to Bell Haven Nursing
Home
On
Friday December 14, 2012, three teachers brought thirty-nine Bellport High
School students on a walking field trip at the end of the school day to
spread holiday cheer to some of our local elderly community members. This is
the third year in a row that some of the Bellport High School club advisors
brought students on this Caroling trip.
Some members of the Future Teacher of America Club, the Italian Club and Key
club joined along with three Club advisors, Mrs. Plain (Future Teachers of
America), Mrs. Hines (Italian Club), Mr. Gauler (KEY Club) walked from the
Bellport High School to the Bell Haven Nursing home to sing holiday carols
for the residents of the facility. It was truly a heartwarming experience
for all involved. The club members felt that it is important to give back to
the community and show respect and appreciation to the elder members of
their community. The faculty at Bellport High School feels that it is vital
that students give back to the community in which they reside. Organizing
activities such as this one are an excellent way for the faculty and
students to provide community service.
30 Bellport Students Selected For
SCMEA All-County Music Festival
The Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) selected 30 South Country School District musicians as members of the 2013 All-County Music Festival. Bellport has representatives in all three performing organizations, including the All-County Band, Chorus, and Orchestra. Selections of All-County students were made from NYSSMA Solo Festival evaluation sheets / scores and nominations submitted by district music teachers. The SCMEA All-County Music Festival recognizes Suffolk’s most accomplished music students in grades 5-10.
Selected to the 2013 All-County Music Festival are:
| Division I Band: | ||
| Ashton Arbus | Trombone | Bellport Middle School |
| Anna Burkhardt | Flute | Bellport Middle School |
| Angelina Caroli | Clarinet | Bellport Middle School |
| Max Loeffler | Alto Sax | Bellport Middle School |
| Juliana Polonski | Clarinet | Bellport Middle School |
| Madison Saffari | Clarinet | Bellport Middle School |
| Katherine Vignona | Trumpet | Frank P. Long |
| Tyler Zapata | Trumpet | Bellport Middle School |
| Andrew Zimlinghaus | Alto Sax | Bellport Middle School |
| Division III Band: | ||
| Michael Jasmin | Alto Sax | Bellport High School |
| Michael Kennedy | Trumpet | Bellport High School |
| Justin Roundtree | Trumpet | Bellport High School |
| Dan Smith | Percussion | Bellport High School |
| Division I Chorus: | ||
| David Bellante | Soprano | Frank P. Long |
| Erin Boehmke | Soprano | Frank P. Long |
| Gionnah Hicks | Soprano | Bellport Middle School |
| Maya McCullough | Soprano | Bellport Middle School |
| Evan Murphy | Soprano | Frank P. Long |
| Chiara Scharpf | Soprano | Bellport Middle School |
| Division III Chorus: | ||
| Kaitlyn LaGrega | Soprano | Bellport High School |
| Division I Orchestra: | ||
| Grace Armann | Violin | Bellport Middle School |
| Valentina Banellis | Viola | Bellport Middle School |
| Kayzjah Charles | Double Bass | Frank P. Long |
| Madison Jahelka | Viola | Bellport Middle School |
| Jacob Livigni | Violin | Frank P. Long |
| Benjamin Margolin | Double Bass | Bellport Middle School |
| Grace Rojas | Cello | Bellport Middle School |
| Luca Scharpf | Double Bass | Frank P. Long |
| Division III Orchestra: | ||
| Rachel Milia | French Horn | Bellport High School |
| Emily Salcedo-Watson | Viola | Bellport High School |
Shulamith Koenig, Human Rights
Activist and Artist Visits Bellport High School
Shulamith Koenig, a human rights activist and artist, visited Bellport High
School to speak with students in AP Social Studies and Art classes. Ms.
Koenig is the founding president of the People’s Movement for Human Rights
Learning. She has worked all over the world and helped improve the lives of
thousands of people. During the assembly, Ms. Koenig impressed upon the
students that the future was through human rights for all people and that
one should always “recognize the humanity of others as your own.” After an
inspiring presentation the art students had the opportunity to participate
in a workshop where Ms. Koenig spoke about her sculptures. Her materials are
industrial molds that date back to the 1800’s. After cleaning the pieces,
Ms. Koenig sculpts them into beautiful abstract forms. “Art is only of value
if it is lived” were her words of wisdom to the young artists.
Ms. Koenig generously has donated her sculpture White Phoenix to Bellport
High School where it will remind students of her incredible and worthy
message.
Bellport Middle School Football Team Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
Mr. Robert Mc Intyre, Athletic Director for the South Country School
District is proud to announce that the Bellport Middle School Football team
designated their October 19, 2012 game against William Floyd to Breast
Cancer Awareness. The players on this 7th and 8th grade team canvassed
friends and family members to sponsor them by making a donation to help
fight breast cancer. By the end of the 2012 season the team collected an
amazing $5,000.00 and proudly presented the American Cancer Society with
their donation. The team and their community minded spirit were coached by
Glen McAvoy, Jerry O’Hara and Nick Paolillo.
1st Quarter South Haven Awards
South Haven School in the South Country School District recently presented
awards for the first marking period of the 2012-2013 school year. Mr. Bruce
Muro, Assistant Principal was pleased to present Darius Trent with the
Citizenship Award, Ashley Ramirez with the Perfect Attendance Award and
Njemile Fennell with the Highest GPA Award. Ms. Zaccaro is very proud of
her student’s accomplishments.
Pictured from left to right are: Njemile Fennell,
Ashley Ramirez and Darius Trent
Ten South Country String Students Selected to the 2013 Long Island String Festival
The Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) announced the selection
of ten South Country School District String musicians to perform with the
2013 LISFA String Orchestras. The LISFA festival consists of string
orchestras at the elementary, middle school, junior high and high school
level and features the finest string musicians in Suffolk Country. Students
are selected based upon scores from performances at the NYSSMA Spring Solo
and Ensemble Festival, held last April, and upon recommendations submitted
by the South Country string faculty.
The elementary and middle school participants will attend rehearsals at
Northport High School on Friday, January 18th and Saturday, January 19th.
Their festival concert will be presented on Sunday, January 20th at 1:00
p.m. in the Northport High School auditorium.
Members of the Junior High and High School Division will rehearse at Ward
Melville High School on Friday and Saturday February 1st and 2nd. The
festival will culminate with a public concert presented on Sunday, February
3rd at 1:00 p.m. in the Ward Melville High School auditorium.
In all, four students were chosen from Bellport High School, three from the
Middle School and three from Frank P. Long. Congratulations to each of these
fine musicians for representing themselves and their school district at such
a prestigious event! South Country LISFA members are:
| High School Division (grades 10-12): | ||
| Aidan Lundstrom | Violin | Bellport High School |
| Elizabeth O'Connor | Violin | Bellport High School |
| Patrick Rojas | Cello | Bellport High School |
| Junior High Division (grades 8-9): | ||
| Carissa Erickson | Viola | Bellport High School |
| Lili Salcedo-Watson | Cello | Bellport Middle School |
| Middle School Division (grades 6-7): | ||
| Grace Armann | Violin | Bellport Middle School |
| Deasha Loftin | Violin | Bellport Middle School |
| Elementary Division (grade 5): | ||
| Kayzjah Charles | Bass | Frank P. Long Intermediate School |
| Jacob Livigni | Violin | Frank P. Long Intermediate School |
| Luca Scharpf | Bass | Frank P. Long Intermediate School |
Evan Honce Signs "National Letter of Intent"
Robert
McIntyre, Athletic Director of the South Country Central School District is
pleased to announce that Evan Honce has signed his “National Letter of
Intent.” Evan will be attending Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire
and continuing his athletic career in baseball. Evan’s athletic talent and
academic achievements have earned him an athletic scholarship and academic
grants. Among those on hand at a congratulatory ceremony held in the
Bellport High School library were Evan’s parents Cheryl and Ken Honce,
Bellport Varsity Baseball Coach Batewell and Principal Tim Hogan.
Pictured from left to right: Robert McIntyre, Athletic Director, Coach
Batwell, Evan Honce and Principal Tim Hogan
Brookhaven Elementary School Teachers Recognized
Mr.
Travis Davey, Principal of Brookhaven Elementary School is proud to announce
that Sam’s Club recognized the teachers at Brookhaven Elementary School
through their Teacher Appreciation Program. Breakfast and refreshments for
the entire staff were provided at a recent ceremony. In addition 20 random
teachers were selected to receive $50.00 gift cards from Sam’s Club. The
Teacher Appreciation Program recognizes teachers for their hard work and
dedication. Once a year the employees of Sam’s Club select one local
elementary school to honor. Nicole McMillian, Membership Assistant Manager
and Jessica King, representative from Sam’s Club attended the breakfast and
made the presentations.
Six Bellport High School Musicians Selected For 2012 All-State Performing Ensembles
The selection committees for the 2012 New York State Music Conference
selected six Bellport High School musicians to perform at this year’s
All-State NYSSMA Winter Music Conference. The festival and Conference, will
take place in Rochester, NY, beginning Thursday, November 29 and ending
Sunday, December 3. Two days of concert performances will be held at the
renowned Eastman Theater of the Eastman School of Music.
Each of these students received a perfect score (A+, 100) from state
adjudicators on their solo performances at last spring’s NYSSMA Solo
Festival held at Longwood Junior High School, on April 27 and 28.
Bellport High School All-State musicians include:
| Elizabeth O’Connor | Violin | String Orchestra |
| Gina-Marie Falk | Soprano I | Chorus (alt.) |
| Emily Hoff | Flute | Symphonic Band (alt.) |
| Catherine Hummell | Soprano II | Chorus (alt.) |
| Victoria Lamoureux | Soprano II | Chorus (alt.) |
| Madeline Mojallali | Soprano II | Chorus (alt.) |
Each student was notified of their acceptance to the All-State Music
Conference by mail in late August. They are one of 900 other NYS student
musicians selected to perform in one of the eight prestigious All-State
performing ensembles. This represents a remarkable achievement, as there
were approximately 4,500 students that auditioned statewide for a position
in the All-State Music Festival. Performing ensembles include the All-State
Band, Wind Ensemble, Mixed Chorus, Womens Chorus, Symphony Orchestra, String
Orchestra, Instrumental and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. South Country had
approximately 25 high school students audition for All-State last spring.
The music department is very proud to have Liza, Gina-Marie, Emily,
Catherine, Victoria and Madeline represent Bellport High School and the
South Country Central School District at this highly celebrated event!
Bellport High School Receives Toshiba Grant
Mr. Tim Hogan, Principal of Bellport High School is pleased to announce that
Bellport High School has received a Robotics Grant from the Toshiba American
Foundation. Mr. Charles Rogener, Robotics teacher at Bellport High School
applied for the grant which will enable the curriculum to flourish. Using
the Vex Robots and the Vex Robotics Curriculum the robotics class will
provide students with a hands-on approach to understanding mathematical,
scientific and robotic concepts. The Toshiba grant will facilitate the main
objective of the robotics class to help students achieve success by
reinforcing and supplementing core classroom instruction through the
application of robotics.”
The Bellport High School Technology Program is grateful for the generosity
of the Toshiba American Foundation.
Eleven Bellport High School Musicians Selected For 2012
All-County Music Festival
Eleven Bellport High School musicians were chosen to participate in the 2012
High School All-County Music Festival. The Suffolk Chapter of the New York
State Council of Administrators of Music Education (NYSCAME) and the Suffolk
Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) sponsor this event jointly.
Bellport has representatives in all four performing groups, the All-County
Band, Mixed Chorus, Women’s Chorus and Symphony Orchestra. Over 14 hours of
rehearsals will culminate in a concert performance at
Northport High School on Friday, November 16th.
Selections were made based upon each student’s NYSSMA Solo Festival rating
and nominations submitted by school music teachers last June. This festival
recognizes Suffolk’s most accomplished high school music students in grades
11 and 12. Representing Bellport are:
| All-County Band: | |
| Julia Bellante | Clarinet |
| All-County Mixed Chorus: | |
| Morell Brown | Tenor I |
| Katherine Halliwell | Soprano I |
| George Holmes | Tenor II |
| Catherine Hummel | Soprano II |
| Victoria Lamoureux | Soprano II |
| All-County Women’s Chorus: | |
| Gina-Marie Falk | Soprano I |
| Madeline Mojallali | Soprano II |
| All-County Symphony Orchestra: | |
| Emily Hoff | Flute |
| Elizabeth O’Connor | Violin |
| Patrick Rojas | Cello |
Six Bellport High School Musicians Selected For
2012 All-State Performing Ensembles
The selection committees for the 2012 New York State Music Conference
selected six Bellport High School musicians to perform at this year’s
All-State NYSSMA Winter Music Conference. The festival and Conference, will
take place in Rochester, NY, beginning Thursday, November 29 and ending
Sunday, December 3. Two days of concert performances will be held at the
renowned Eastman Theater of the Eastman School of Music.
Each of these students received a perfect score (A+, 100) from state
adjudicators on their solo performances at last spring’s NYSSMA Solo
Festival held at Longwood Junior High School, on April 27 and 28.
Bellport High School All-State musicians include:
| Elizabeth O’Connor | Violion | String Orchestra |
| Gina-Marie Falk | Soprano I | Chorus (alt.) |
| Emily Hoff | Flute | Symphonic Band (alt.) |
| Catherine Hummell | Soprano II | Chorus (alt.) |
| Victoria Lamoureux | Soprano II | Chorus (alt.) |
| Madeline Mojallali | Soprano II | Chorus (alt.) |
Each student was notified of their acceptance to the All-State Music
Conference by mail in late August. They are one of 900 other NYS student
musicians selected to perform in one of the eight prestigious All-State
performing ensembles. This represents a remarkable achievement, as there
were approximately 4,500 students that auditioned statewide for a position
in the All-State Music Festival. Performing ensembles include the All-State
Band, Wind Ensemble, Mixed Chorus, Womens Chorus, Symphony Orchestra, String
Orchestra, Instrumental and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. South Country had
approximately 25 high school students audition for All-State last spring.
The music department is very proud to have Liza, Gina-Marie, Emily,
Catherine, Victoria and Madeline represent Bellport High School and the
South Country Central School District at this highly celebrated event!
Pre-Kindergarten
Program (At Brookhaven Elementary School)
101 Fireplace Neck Road
Brookhaven, NY
631-730-1700
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Brookhaven
Elementary School
101 Fireplace Neck Road
Brookhaven, NY
631-730-1700
Website
Kreamer
Street Elementary School
37 Kreamer Street
Bellport, NY
631-730-1650
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Verne
W. Critz Elementary School
185 Dunton Avenue
East Patchogue, NY
631-730-1675
Website
Frank
P. Long Intermediate School
599 Brookhaven Avenue
Bellport, NY
631-730-1725
Website
Bellport
Middle School
35 Kreamer Street
Bellport, NY
631-730-1626
Website
Bellport
High School205 Beaver Dam Road
Brookhaven, NY
631-730-1575
Website
South
Country School District Administrative Offices
189 Dunton Avenue
East Patchogue, NY
631-730-1500
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Country Central School District. Photos courtesy of South
Country Schools.