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A Wonderful and ‘Wicked’ Time for Fifth Graders

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Wading River School fifth graders took in the acclaimed Broadway show Wicked” on June 11. Special thanks to Rebecca Carey and Joe Vasso for transforming into Glinda and the Wizard, respectively, greeting students with welcoming smiles and bubbles (special thanks to Megan Fitzgerald for the bubble idea)!

Special thanks also go to all of those who helped behind the scenes including our dedicated Board of Education, district office, teachers, staff, parents and young Wildcats who all worked together to make this trip an incredible moment and memory.

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Date Added: 6/13/2025

A LILAC for Violet

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The Board of Education honored Wading River School’s Violet Bjertnes for her writing talents as the third-place winner for fourth graders in the LILAC (Long Island Language Arts Council) Kenneth F. Gambone Writing Contest.

Director of Humanities Mrs. Nicole Waldbauer and Wading River School Principal introduced Violet at the June 10 Board of Education meeting. Mrs. Waldbauer read some of Violet’s “How Cat Got its Whiskers.” 

 

Date Added: 6/11/2025

 

Bringing History to Life

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As part of their social studies curriculum, Wading River School students learned about the catalyst for American independence – The Revolutionary War – and had an opportunity to immerse themselves in a re-enactment of this pivotal time in history.

The fourth graders stopped by various stations set up on the school grounds that taught them about different aspects of the era. Students enjoyed the musical stylings of an 18th century mandolin, fife and drum, learned how they cooked and witnessed an authentic 18th century cannon firing from a safe distance from everyone.

 

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Date Added: 6/10/2025

Nature Grows at Wading River School

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As Wading River School students are encouraged and supported in academic growth, they in turn are encouraging nature to help promote a healthy planet.

Third graders learned about the important role a praying mantis plays in our ecosystem and how a female can lay up to 200 eggs in an egg case. One egg case finished hatching this past week and each student (and some fourth graders) took home a praying mantis.

“We are hoping the other egg cases hatch soon so we can distribute them to as many young scientists as we are able as we all work together to spread these helpful insects into our gardens and community,” Principal Parrinello said.

Students have been releasing these beneficial insects into their gardens and yards, helping spread praying mantes throughout our community.

Third graders have also started releasing their butterflies as they studied and watched them transform from caterpillars.

The school’s quail egg project, in collaboration with CEED (Center for Environmental Education and Discovery), was not as abundant as in the past years, but the students found them to be intelligent and very quick learners. They are now large enough to be raised by CEED where they will be released into local woodlands mid-summer to help control the tick population.

Thanks to our Wading River school educators and students for embracing these exciting environmental opportunities!

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Date Added: 6/10/2025

Advanced Coding Challenges!

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\Date Added: 6/9/2025