Miss Yodis' 100th Day activities included…
questionnaires,
poetry, journal
writing, and what
else?
COUNTING!
Miss Ehrlich’s
children created webs
on animal habitats.
Derek! Derek! Derek!
In Miss Watts’s class, children
couldn’t keep their pencils off
the paper when it came to
writing about their favorite
people! Who knew biographies
could be so much fun?
Mrs. Schuman's students
are loving March!
Leprechauns, shamrocks,
gold...OH MY!
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JUMPIN’
GYM
February was Healthy Heart Month. During physical
education, the children learned about the heart and
why it is important to take care of it. They know that
to keep their hearts healthy they need to eat healthy
foods and exercise. During the month of February,
the children were also engaged in Olympic
events. They did cross country skiing, figure skating,
luge, skeleton, speed skating, and many more winter
sports. In March, the children went outside
whenever the weather allowed. Going outside and
moving is a lot of fun! The Physical Education
Department also started a school wide program
called, “The Wing Shoe Tying challenge.” We
encourage you to assist your children in learning this
difficult task. Remember, the more you practice, the
better you will become!
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Music Notes
During the months of February and March, first
graders listened to and learned about very
familiar pieces that were composed by Mozart
and Handel, such as “A Little Night Music” and
“Handel’s Messiah”. Not only are the first grade
classes singing and expanding their music
repertoire, but they are learning and practicing
sign language for many of the songs.
Congratulations to all
the first graders who
performed in a
wonderful winter
concert!
Kindergarten students have been studying and singing
many songs from places around the world, such as Japan
and Africa. They have been creating different movements
to the steady beat of the songs while singing by themselves
or as a group. Kindergarten classes have been practicing
and working hard for their concert coming up in April.
ART ANGELS
First grade students were inspired by Asian art and created their own
interpretation! They learned all about China, Japan, and India and
painted bamboo trees with bamboo paint brushes. Together, the
students created Asian bamboo artwork. In February, first graders
learned all about birch trees and sponge painted them to create a
masterpiece. In March, they painted on canvases that will be permanently
displayed in Wing’s cafeteria! In April, students will learn about Claude
Monet and sponge paint a water scene to resemble Monet's famous pond.
Kindergarten students learned all about Frida Kahlo, the first women artist
to have her own art show in Mexico. She had many self-portraits in her show
and kindergarteners created their our own self-portraits using a mirror! In
February, they discussed things that live under the sea and each created
their own under water scene with crayon resistance and watercolors. In
April, kindergarten students will learn about Charles Demuth and
incorporate numbers into their art work.
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Life in the Library
In February, the students at Wing learned how the
tradition of Groundhog Day evolved. They shared
stories about the groundhog and discussed what it
meant to predict whether or not the groundhog would
see his shadow. Other themes discussed were Chinese
New Year, Valentine’s Day, and the character trait of
Honesty, which reinforced how important it is to tell the
truth. In March, students were busy learning about
Music in our Schools, National Poetry Month,
St. Patrick’s Day, and an author study of Doreen Cronin.
The students were excited to read one of their favorite
books by this author, Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type.
April will be an exciting month in the library, as students
will discuss the themes of April Fool’s Day, Earth Day,
and the life cycle of a duck, which will coincide with the
arrival of the duck eggs during the week of April 12th.
Computer Lab
In February, both kindergarten and first graders used the
Promethean Board to demonstrate their math skills and to
celebrate the 100th Day of School. The kindergarten classes
counted to 100 by using the magic pen to roll dice and move
a checker across a number chart. First graders used the
magic pen to select different coins to count to 100 cents.
Also, both grades used Safari Montage to watch a movie
about the Chinese New Year. In March, kindergarten and first
grade classes used Safari Montage and Starfall to celebrate
St. Patrick's Day. Both grades continue to use Award and
Harcourt to improve their reading skills.
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The children LOVE
participating during
interactive reading
activities on the
Promethean Board!
A night for family
and fun!
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The Cat in the Hat
Mrs. Wildenauer and Miss Falanga, the reading specialists at Wing, each
dressed-up as The Cat in the Hat and made surprise appearances to
every classroom in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2nd. The
children enjoyed listening to a story read by The Cat in the Hat and they
were even able to ask him a few questions!
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Jose Aruego
The letter M
became a mouse!
Mr. Aruego
showed students
how to turn the
number five into a
shark!
A half circle
became a
cheetah!
Even the teachers
enjoyed drawing!
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Health Fair
I AM HEALTHY!
A lways brush my teeth
M ake healthy choices
H ave bandaids on boo-boos
E at my vegetables
A lways do my best
L earn to taste healthy foods
T ake care of “ME”
H elp my friends
Y ell for “Good Health!”
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Everyone at Wing would like to
thank the following organizations
for helping us to have a wonderful
Health Fair!
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Benson Chiropractic
East Islip Animal Hospital
Parisi Speed School (part of Gold's Gym)
Good Samaritan Hospital (Nutrition & Food Services
and Perinatal Education and Marketing)
Islip Fire Department
Lindenhurst Eye Physicians
MTA Police
Suffolk County Police
Suffolk County Community College Nursing Students
Trader Joes of Commack
VMA East Islip (karate school)
Great South Bay YMCA
West Islip Orthodontics
Suffolk County Department of Health
Islip Special Education PTA
Every Child – One Voice
News from SEPTA
Thank you to all for volunteering your time at the Sweetheart
Dance. It was a huge success!
We are in the process of looking for candidates for SEPTA
board positions. If you are interested in a position on the board,
please contact Eva Yankosky-Rumplick at 581-8013.
We are gearing up for our “Spring Concert Basket Fundraiser!”
SEPTA would be more than happy to take any new or unused
items off your hands! If you wish to donate, but don’t know
where to send your items, there are a few ways. You can drop
off any donation at the main office of any school, you can call
Eva Yankosky-Rumplick at 581-8013 or Adria Kaplan at
581-4434, or you can send us an e-mail at
islipsepta@yahoo.com.
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 8th at 7:30 in
the Wing auditorium!
Hope to see you there!
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DATES TO REMEMBER
April 5th- School is back in session
April 7th- Board of Education Meeting- 7:00 pm at
the HS
April 8th- SEPTA Meeting- 7:30 pm at Wing
April 9th- Kindergarten Orientation by
invitation only
Main Office
(631) 859-2351
Nurse’s Office
(631) 859-2357
April 12th-14th- Kindergarten Screening
8:30 am-1:00 pm
April 19th-23rd- Wing’s Turn Off Your TV Week
April 20th- Chuck E. Cheese’s PTA Celebration
April 21st- Board of Education Meeting- 7:00 pm
Above and Beyond at CRES
April 28th- Islip Friend’s of the Arts Meeting
7:30 pm at the HS
April 30th- Wing Arbor Day Celebration
May 5th- Wing Mother’s Day Boutique
May 10th- Superintendent’s Conference Day
School Closed for Students
May 17th- Wing PTA Meeting- 7:30pm
May 18th- Budget Vote- 6:00am- 9:00 pm
May 19th- Board of Education Meeting- 7:00 pm
at Wing
May 28th- Superintendent’s Conference Day
School Closed for Students