Honoring those who have sacrificed their lives for the country, Forest Avenue Elementary School held a Memorial Day ceremony on the school’s lawn on May 24. Forest Avenue Principal Gayle Manchisi welcomed the students to the ceremony, and members of the student council spoke about the importance of honoring the military on Memorial Day. Surrounded by American flags, the students placed wreaths outdoors in remembrance. Forest Avenue student Tyler Sullo was honored for his community service efforts with a certificate presented by the American Legion. The chorus closed out the ceremony with “This Land Is Your Land.”

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Date Added: 6/9/2023

The West Babylon School District and community members came together to celebrate a healthy lifestyle during the district’s annual Wellness Expo and Fun Run on May 15 at West Babylon Junior High School. The event is organized by the district’s Wellness Committee to support the overall health and fitness of students and the community. Parent Teacher Associations set up different activity stations for the students to enjoy. Local vendors and community-based organizations had tables around the outside of the track for participants to visit. Different fun run races took place throughout the evening organized by grade level. Community members were asked to bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the West Babylon Food Pantry.

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Date Added: 5/16/2023

Date Added: 4/26/2023

As a review to their science lesson on chemical changes, the students in Ms. Riccio’s fifth grade class at Forest Avenue Elementary School conducted a St. Patrick’s Day experiment. Students made hypotheses about what would happen when they mixed yellow vinegar with blue baking soda. The result was a green foaming liquid as they recorded in their observations.

Date Added: 4/12/2023