Rocky Point Union Free School District

Second Graders Ponder ‘If I Met MLK’

To recognize and understand the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., FJC second grade students read a minibiography and completed a graphic organizer titled “If I Met MLK.” Along with teachers Nicole Fernandez, Jennifer Golding, Nichole Schirtzer and Danielle Youngs, the students brainstormed ideas and statements of things they would tell, ask, thank or show Dr. King. In addition, the students took part in a directive drawing process, where they are directed to follow the instructions that resulted in their individual illustrations of Dr. King.

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Duo Represent Music Program at County Festival

Two students represented the district’s music program when they attended the Suffolk County Music Educators Association 15th Annual Day of Horn recently held at Northport High School. Jeremy Moriarty, a fifth grader at JAE and Valerie Dorr, a seventh grader at Rocky Point Middle School, were accompanied by Rocky Point band director Mr. Vincent Ragona. They had the opportunity to work alongside guest artist Dr. Heidi Lucas, a renowned musician and educator, active advocate for new music and associate professor of Horn at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she works with applied horn students. “This was an exceptional experience for these two students and opportunities like this help to continue motivating them in their musical skills,” Mr. Ragona said.

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Undefeated Season for Middle School Cheer Team

Congratulations to the Rocky Point Middle School cheer team who took first place recently at West Islip High School and finished the season undefeated. These athletes practiced for several hours each day and we applaud their determination and efforts. Thanks also to Coach Russo’s instruction and encouragement, which created a sense of family and pride. She challenged and inspired the team to be successful.

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A Powerful, Purposeful Presentation

JAE students are celebrating their love of reading with WARM (We Are Reading More), and as part of the monthlong festivities they welcomed children’s book author Mr. Jeff Nathan for a day of learning literacy through humor and empowering alliterative creations. Through grade-specific assemblies and workshops, Mr. Nathan worked with students to reinforce the joys of reading. In an interactive workshop with third graders, together they created a story using alliteration as he described the function of the creative literary tool. Coordinated by librarian Mrs. Monica DiGiovanni, the schoolwide program encourages a goal of reading 500,000 minutes through the month of January. The students are tasked with reading in school and at home for enjoyment and are following a calendar filled with engaging, literacy-based activities.

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BOE Meeting February 3, 2020--7 PM Public Session--Budget Workshop 6 PM--Exec Session 5 PM

February 3, 2020--HS Auditorium

Executive Session 5 PM

Budget Workshop 6 PM

Public Session 7 PM

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Rocky Point Union Free School District

Second Graders Ponder ‘If I Met MLK’

Duo Represent Music Program at County Festival

Undefeated Season for Middle School Cheer Team

A Powerful, Purposeful Presentation

BOE Meeting February 3, 2020--7 PM Public Session--Budget Workshop 6 PM--Exec Session 5 PM

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