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To start off a unit about structures, fourth graders across the district in the C-Quest Enrichment Program studied the Fire Island Lighthouse. Students visited the lighthouse on a field trip, climbing the tower of 182 steps up and down. They also went on a nature walk to learn about the area, saw the Fresnel lens and participated in a United States Lifesaving Service presentation. Afterwards, students created non-fiction, informational posters summarizing what they learned on their visit. They also took part in a culminating activity on electrical energy, building a model of the lighthouse which included a working electrical circuit.
Click here to view the 4th Grade C-Quest students visit Fire Island Lighthouse slideshow.
Date Added: 1/14/2025
Fifth grade students from across the district in the C-Quest Enrichment Program chose a word that either defined them or chose a word to set a goal for the year. After choosing their one word, they explored the outdoors, looking for the letters in their word. Using iPads, they photographed the letters then edited, enhanced through filtering, cropped and uploaded them to Google Slides. The slides were then printed, and the letters were cut out and put onto a poster, spelling their word in their environmental print! During their poetry unit, students wrote a free verse poem using their word in their poem.
Click here to view the 5th Grade C-Quest students’ One Word project slideshow.
The Connetquot Central School District is dedicated to helping our students develop strong emotional and social skills through Emotional Awareness and Social Learning (EASL). EASL helps students understand and manage their emotions, set goals, build self-awareness, improve relationships, and make responsible decisions. To support this effort, Connetquot is focusing on monthly themes that teach social and emotional awareness. For December, our theme is “Citizenship: Acts of Giving”—encouraging students to practice kindness and community involvement. We also recognize students who show leadership in these areas. Each month, our schools will nominate students to be featured as Connetquot’s Caring Leaders. These students will receive a certificate and have their framed photo displayed on the Kindness Wall of Fame at Student Services. Congratulations to our December Caring Leaders: Roman Bradley (Gr. 8, Ronkonkoma Middle School) Makayla Dowd (Gr. K, Duffield) Dylan Getty (Gr. 5, Idle Hour) Francis Pipino (Gr. K, Bosti) Parissa Rana (Gr. 10, Connetquot High School) Gabrielle Takacs (Gr. 4, Sycamore Avenue) Alesa Wilson (Gr.8, Ronkonkoma Middle School)
Click here to view the Connetquot’s Caring Leaders slideshow. Date Added: 12/9/2024
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, students and faculty at Helen B. Duffield Elementary School came together to create food baskets for families in need in the Connetquot community. As part of the initiative, each student selected a non-perishable food item to contribute to their class’s basket. Donations included staples such as stuffing, canned vegetables, gravy and instant potatoes. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of everyone involved, Duffield Elementary was able to assemble 19 complete food baskets, which will be donated to local families. This charitable effort was inspired by the district’s Emotional Awareness and Social Learning (EASL) monthly theme of “gratitude”, encouraging students to reflect on the importance of giving back and supporting their community.
Date Added: 11/21/2024