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LevyNorman J. Levy Lakeside School

21 Babylon Road, Merrick, NY 11566

Phone: 516 992-7230

 

 

 

 

 

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Student Corner

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Over at Lakeside, students have been collecting for the Harvest of Love drive. In only two days, students and staff collected 12 boxes of individual snack bags, pieces of fruit, and toilet paper. The items were donated to The Inn.It felt great to know that we were able to help so many of neighbors who are struggling at this time.

By Olivia W.

Date Added: 3/18/2024

Lakeside Students Become Animators

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Fourth graders in the Stop Motion Animation Club at Lakeside take creativity to new heights. From doodles to stories, these young minds are turning their drawings into movies. Thanks to technology teacher Dr. Keri Sabella for overseeing this club.

Date Added: 3/8/2024

Lakeside Students Kick Off Board Meeting

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At the Feb. 27 Merrick Union Free School District board meeting, members of the Levy Lakeside Student Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.

They also spoke about all the amazing things that are going on at Lakeside, including spirit days, monthly service and year-long projects, as well as PARP.

Soo Becchina, a sixth grade teacher at Lakeside, serves as the faculty advisor.

Date Added: 3/1/2024

Student Corner

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On Feb. 14, all the sixth graders from the Levy Lakeside School participated in their annual service project, a sandwich-a-thon. The sandwich-a-thon is an amazing way to help people with food insecurity. The students all donated a pound of meat, cheese, and a loaf of bread for all those people in need. In addition, our PTA and student council donated funds to help purchase cold cuts and bread. All the sandwiches that the students made were donated to The River Fund. After working hard and making sandwiches all morningthey made approximately 2,000 sandwiches! This was theperfect day to spread some love on Valentine’s Day. It made everyone who participated feel so good to know they made so many people’s day. We would also like tothank all the parents, and teachers who helped to make this happen.

Ellie G.

Date Added: 2/26/2024

Lakeside Students Make Sandwiches for Charity

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To spread some love on Valentine’s Day, students atLakeside School donated and assembled cold cut sandwiches that were later distributed by The River Fund, a poverty center that connects those with food insecurity.

“Happiness doesn't result from what we get, but from what we give,” said Melissa Robinson, a sixth-grade teacher and the event organizer. “Today as a group we can make a difference. Let's work together and not only fill people's bellies but their hearts as well.”

The Lakeside PTA also donated supplies and money to go toward the effort.

In total, the classes donated nearly 2,000 sandwiches, as well as snack bags, extra bread and more.

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Date Added: 2/16/2024

Lakeside Hosts Community Read Aloud

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Levy Lakeside School once again hosted a successful Community Read Aloud on Feb. 5, where local business leaders, community members and other school family members were invited to read to classes.

To kick off PARP (Pick a Reading Partner Week), guests gathered for a welcome breakfast ahead of their personal reading experience.

Lakeside kicked off their PARP 2024 with the theme of “Cheer on a Good Book” for the Super Bowl time of year.

Organized jointly by the Lakeside PTA and school, Librarian Melissa Levine selected stories that reflect the Levy Lakeside values of making an impact on others.

“Through imparting a love for books and reading, we can all make a difference and touch the lives of children through sharing meaning messages, valuable knowledge and pure enjoyment from reading books,” added Levine ahead of the individual book readings. “I am fortunate to share my love for books and reading without students every day, but today I am especially excited to tun the playing field over to you.”

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Date Added: 2/7/2024

Lakeside Kicks Off a Super PARP Program

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Lakeside kicked off PARP 2024 with the theme of “Cheer on a Good Book” for the Super Bowl time of year.

They held a PARP pep rally on Feb. 1 with special guests from the John F. Kennedy High School football team and cheerleading squad to get pepped up for reading!

On day 2, from superhero-themed sleepwear to snuggly blankets, students rocked the comfiest styles while diving into the world of books.

Special thanks to the PTA's PARP Committee, as well as school librarian Melissa Levine for coordinating these events.

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Date Added: 2/5/2024

VIDEO: Lakeside Fourth Graders Learn About American Indian History

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The Journeys into American Indian Territory program visited Levy Lakeside School on Jan. 26, giving fourth graders an interactive look into local Native American history.

Presenter Bob Vetter brought a moving museum of American Indian artifacts to the school as part of an authentic, curriculum-based learning experience. The program is sponsored by the school’s PTA.

He displayed items that explore the components of expressive culture of the Native Peoples of the Eastern Woodlands and Plains.

The presentation included the three basic human needs of food, clothing and shelter, and how the American Indians adapted to each need.

“Every culture has to come up with way to provide or they don’t survive and aren’t able to pass on another generation,” he explained.

American Indians were considered hunters and gatherers and assigned jobs to women and men for thousands of years.

“Women were collectors – or gatherers - and went in nature to find things to feed their families,” Vetter added, showing off various tools used.

Maple sap, berries and herbs were among the answers from students of what American Indians could forage during that time. He also explained the various uses of animals that were captured from hunters.

In addition to artifacts, students were able to twist wooden drills, which were used to make fire, touch animal firs that were used for warmth and use a corn stomper, which was used to turn seeds into food.

To supplement the lesson, students also created clay pinch pots in their classrooms. They learned how these handmade vessels were made solely for utilitarian purposes.

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Date Added: 1/29/2024