The Student Council at Birch School collected 339 balloons from the entire school.

They were donated to Balloon Mission Inc, whose mission is to promote proper disposal, as well as education about the potential environmental impact of balloons. They work with Covanta to re-purpose balloons and ribbons into energy.

Teachers Jessica Giovino and Debra Vernice serve as faculty advisors for the Student Council.

Date Added: 3/21/2023

Third grade classes from Birch Elementary School performed a routine from a different time and place as part of the World Culture curriculum celebration.

Students in Sherri Millevoi, Shauna Mastellon, Arlene Musnik, Soo Hyoun An and Jamie Galati's classes participated.

Date Added: 3/20/2023

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, member of the Student Council at Birch School crafted clues and riddles for each class.

If classes were able to solve the riddle correctly, they received a special prize. The activities were an engaging activity that promoted collaboration and teamwork skills amongst their fellow students.

Teachers Jessica Giovino and Debra Vernice serve as faculty advisors for the Student Council.

Date Added: 3/20/2023

The Cat in the Hat read to kindergarteners in Emily Campay and Denise Kvint's class at Birch for Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 3.

Was it Dr. Seuss or Dr. Palma under that hat?

Date Added: 3/6/2023

To kick off 100th anniversary celebrations for the Merrick School District, teachers treated students to a presentation about “The Velveteen Rabbit,” a book written in 1922, the same year the district was founded.

Students and staff across the district were encouraged to dress like they were 100 years old or in 1920s era garb.

Birch teachers incorporated various math, literacy and history lessons about the last century.

At Chatterton, preK and kindergarten students paraded around the building to cheering peers. Fifth graders celebrated their 1,000th day of school with reading, writing and math activities.

At Lakeside, first graders strutted the catwalk for a fashion show. They adorned T-shirts with 100 items on them to signify the 100th day of school.

Click here to view the slideshow for Birch.

Click here to view the slideshow for Chatterton.

Click here to view the slideshow for Lakeside.

Date Added: 2/15/2023

Birch School hosted its annual PTA sponsored Community Read Aloud on Feb. 3.

Esteemed guests from the Merrick community visited each classroom to read a story to the class. Students then had the opportunity to ask the guest about his or her important role in our community.

Date Added: 2/9/2023

Heather O'Toole's fourth graders at Birch took on the role of natural hazard experts as they taught third graders about specific weather topics.

Date Added: 2/7/2023

Students were fascinated by the Magic of Eric Wilzig during a show that was the culminating event for PARP 2023 on Feb. 3. Students certainly displayed that Birch Readers are Magical.

Date Added: 2/6/2023

Birch School kindergartners celebrated the Chinese New Year with a traditional lion dance on Jan. 31.

With decorations in hand, the students lined the hallways as Assistant Principal Chris Hoisik and Principal Kerri Galante paraded down the hallways under the embellished lion costume.

Throughout the celebration, the kindergartners clapped and chanted “Gung Hay Fat Choy” – “May You Become Prosperous” in Chinese.

Date Added: 2/1/2023