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Image Unavailable Learning About Transportation
11/19/2024
South Country Elementary
Third grade students from South Country School visited the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook to learn about transportation in the 1800s and early 1900s.

South Country students learned about transportation. Veterans Parade
11/13/2024
South Country Elementary
South Country School students held a parade to celebrate Veterans Day and thank local veterans.

South Country celebrated Veterans Day. Pumpkin Contest
11/7/2024
South Country Elementary
Students at South Country School participated in a pumpkin decorating contest.

South Country students decorated pumpkins. Wellness Techniques
11/6/2024
South Country Elementary
Students at South Country School participated in workshops with Mission Be. They learned techniques for mindfulness, staying engaged, regulating emotions, and reducing stress.

South Country students learned wellness techniques. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Teacher Honored
11/5/2024
South Country Elementary
South Country School physical education teacher, Gina Paolantonio, has been named the Suffolk Zone Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

A ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø teacher was honored. Skating into Learning
11/4/2024
South Country Elementary
South Country School students learned how to skateboard during a physical education lesson.

South Country students learned how to skateboard. Multiplying Learning
11/1/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in Mrs. Knapp's class at South Country School worked together to share thoughts on solving multiplication problems.

South Country students worked together on math skills. South Country Celebrates Hispanic Heritage
10/31/2024
South Country Elementary
South Country School's students and staff celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a dance residency by Latin dancers from ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø High School.

South Country celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. Practicing Subtraction Skills
10/30/2024
South Country Elementary
A student in Mrs. Cristando's class at South Country School showed off his subtraction skills, even checking his work.

A South Country student showed off his math skills. Boo Bingo
10/28/2024
South Country Elementary
Families of students at South Country School had a fun night coming together for a game of Boo Bingo.

South Country held a bingo night. Strong Endings
10/18/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in Ms. Cox's class at South Country School learned how writers use strong endings to make lasting impressions on their readers.

South Country students learned about writing strategies. Symmetry
10/17/2024
South Country Elementary
Students at South Country School worked with art teacher, Mr. Pfaffe, to learn about symmetry and analogous colors.

South Country students learned about symmetry. Choir Practice
10/16/2024
South Country Elementary
The 5th grade choir at South Country School has been hard at work practicing their musical skills.

The South Country choir has been practicing their musical skills. Exploring Fire Island
10/10/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in Ms. Leggio's class at South Country School explored the Fire Island Lighthouse during a field trip.

South Country students visited Fire Island. Rounding Numbers
10/9/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in Ms. Wieczorek's class at South Country School practiced rounding numbers during a math lesson.

South Country students worked on math skills. Distributive Properties
10/8/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in Ms. Diliberto's class at South Country School used distributive property and area models to solve math problems.

South Country students solved math problems. South Country Hosts Open House
9/23/2024
South Country Elementary
Families of students attending South Country School received important information during the building's annual open house night. Teachers shared what students will be learning throughout the year, and parents and guardians had the opportunity to connect with their children's teachers.

South Country hosted an open house. Artistic Folders
9/20/2024
South Country Elementary
Students at South Country School worked with Mr. Pfaffe to start the school year off with creativity by decorating their art class folders.

South Country students decorated folders for art class. Book Nook
9/19/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in Mrs. Petrucci's class at South Country School enjoy reading books out loud together in their classroom's reading nook.

South Country students read aloud together. Students Commemorate 9/11
9/18/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in Mrs. Boyle's class at South Country School commemorated the anniversary of 9/11 by creating their own flags.

South Country students commemorated 9/11. Math Olympiad Gold Medalist
9/11/2024
South Country Elementary
South Country School student Marco Velez was recognized with a gold medal, the school's highest rank achieved, in the Math Olympiad competition.

A South Country student received a gold medal in Math Olympiad. South Country Starts Student of the Month Program
9/10/2024
South Country Elementary
South Country School, with assistance from Suffolk Police Officers Allison and Fernandez, announced a new fifth grade Student of the Month program. The program will recognize students exhibiting exemplary qualities in leadership, academics, and attendance.

South Country announced a new Student of the Month program. Jungle Book
6/28/2024
South Country Elementary
The South Country School Drama Club performed an adaptation of The Jungle Book.

South Country students performed a play. Coaches Visit SCS
6/17/2024
South Country Elementary
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Athletic Coaches Smith, Pasquerella, Healy, and Schiro visited students at South Country School to talk about behaviors, habits, and character traits.

Athletics coaches visited South Country. Learning About Safety
6/12/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in Mr. Shea's class at South Country School visited Suffolk Police Department Headquarters to learn about safety.

South Country students learned about safety. Students Perform Concert
6/6/2024
South Country Elementary
Fourth and fifth grade students from South Country School performed a spring concert for classmates and families.

South Country students performed a spring concert. Bird Art
4/15/2024
News of Districtwide Interest
Students at Brook Avenue School created bird-inspired art to celebrate Spring.

Brook Avenue students created bird art. Eclipse Art
4/15/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in Mrs. Homestead's class at South Country School created eclipse-inspired artwork.

South Country students created eclipse art. Visionary Learning
4/11/2024
South Country Elementary
Students at South Country School developed digital skills while working with Mrs. Melendez and Mrs. Picardi to create digital vision boards.

Visionary Learning Musicians Visit South Country
4/10/2024
South Country Elementary
Members of the NYPD Jazz Band visited South Country School to share the gift of music with students. Students and staff took the opportunity to show appreciation for Security Guard Mr. Lawler, a retired police officer.

The NYPD Jazz Band visited South Country. Spelling Bee Champs
4/5/2024
News of Districtwide Interest
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Middle School hosted a school-wide spelling bee that resulted in students being named grade-level or building champions. The building champions will compete in the Suffolk County spelling bee being held at the Middle School later this spring.

Middle School students competed in a spelling bee. Read and Relax
4/4/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in Mrs. Chrissides and Mrs. Brown's classes at South Country School participated in a "Read and Relax" day to help foster a love of reading.

South Country students had a What's in the Bag
4/3/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in Mrs. DelVecchio and Mrs. Li's classes at South Country School teamed up to conduct a science experiment entitled "What's in the bag."

South Country students worked together on a science experiment. Students Compete in Basketball Competition
4/1/2024
South Country Elementary
Students from South Country School were selected to represent the school in the Town of Islip "Just Say No to Drugs" Sharp Shooter Basketball Contest.

South Country students competed in a basketball contest. Big Top Performance
3/28/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in fifth grade at South Country School performed a circus for family and friends.

South Country students performed a circus. South Country Hosts StarLab
3/22/2024
South Country Elementary
Students at South Country School visited the District's StarLab to learn about the upcoming solar eclipse.

South Country students visited the StarLab. Celebrating Breakfast Week
3/21/2024
South Country Elementary
South Country School Principal, Ms. Grasso, celebrated National School Breakfast Week by helping food service workers serve breakfast to students.

South Country celebrated National School Breakfast Week. Wellness on Wheels
3/6/2024
South Country Elementary
South Country School students learned the importance of good nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices during a visit from Northwell Health's Wellness on Wheels program.

South Country students learned about nutrition and healthy choices. Flipping for Learning
3/4/2024
South Country Elementary
Students at South Country School participated in a gymnastics unit during physical education classes.

South Country students learned about gymnastics. South Country Celebrates Black History Month
3/1/2024
South Country Elementary
Students and staff at South Country School celebrated Black History Month with interactive performances from Project Move and the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø High School IB Dance students.

South Country celebrated Black History Month. Build a Buddy
2/27/2024
News of Districtwide Interest
Brook Avenue School's Parent Faculty Association (PFA) and staff volunteers facilitated a Valentine's Day "Build A Buddy" event for students.

Brook Avenue hosted a Build a Buddy event. Magnetic Learning
2/14/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in Mr. Cruickshank's class at South Country School conducted a science experiment exploring the mysterious forces of magnets.

South Country students learned about magnets. Veteran Visits South Country
2/9/2024
South Country Elementary
A local veteran visited Mrs. Cristando, Mrs. Ellis and Miss Leggio's classes at South Country School. Students learned about his experience in the military and as a veteran

South Country students met a local veteran. South Country Hosts Game Night
2/8/2024
South Country Elementary
South Country School families attended a special game night event. Members of the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø High School Interact Club were on hand to help out.

South Country families attended game night. Breakfast for Champions
2/6/2024
News of Districtwide Interest
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø High School held a Breakfast for Champions event last month. Four times a year, students are recognized for outstanding performance and leadership. Thank you to speaker Alexandra Russo (BSHS '16) for sharing her story and advice with the students. Congratulations to all of the honorees! Student / Area / Nominating Teacher Hunter Joel / English / Mrs. D'Antoni Jacob... more info

The High School celebrated Breakfast for Champions. Geography Islands
2/5/2024
News of Districtwide Interest
Students in Ms. Rampersaud’s class at Gardiner Manor School designed islands with various themes to explain their understanding about geography with their classmates. Students also created poems to capture the essence of their island design.

Gardiner Manor students created islands. Setting Up Shop
1/30/2024
South Country Elementary
Mrs. Zoller and Mrs. Li's classes at South Country School collaborated to setup a mock shop. Students greeted their "customers," took orders, calculated totals (with consideration for discounts and coupons), and made exact change to practice adding and subtracting decimals.

South Country students setup a mock shop to practice math skills. Inspired Art
1/30/2024
News of Districtwide Interest
Students at Brook Avenue School worked with art teacher Mrs. Pigate to create artwork inspired by Van Gogh.

Brook Avenue students created artwork. Marshmallow Igloos
1/26/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in Mrs. Chrissides and Mrs. Brown's class at South Country School tried making marshmallow igloos to challenge their engineering skills and learn about winter habitats.

South Country students used engineering skills to learn about winter habitats. Crafting with Friends
1/24/2024
South Country Elementary
Students in Mrs. Cristando and Ms. Diliberto's classes at South Country School came together to make new friends and create a bookmark craft together.

South Country students worked together on a craft. Read Along Fun
1/17/2024
South Country Elementary
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Digital Learning Specialist, Christina Picardi, worked with Ms. Smith's class at South Country School. Students were able to engage with books using Google Read Along.

South Country students engaged with books using Google Read Along. Security Guard Fulfills Wishes
1/16/2024
South Country Elementary
South Country School Security Guard, Devine Smith, made students' holiday wishes come true. After collecting "Letters to Santa," his organization, Community and Edification, purchased all of the requested gifts.

South Country students received holiday gifts. South Country Hosts Winter Concert
1/12/2024
South Country Elementary
Students from South Country School performed a Winter Concert for their family and friends.

South Country held a Winter Concert. Giving Challenge
12/27/2023
South Country Elementary
South Country School's Leaders Club worked with social worker, Ms. Gonzalez, to lead a "Giving Challenge" to collect holiday donations for ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø families.

South Country students led a holiday collection drive. South Country Hosts Holiday Shop
12/20/2023
South Country Elementary
The South Country School Parent Faculty Association (PFA) held its annual Holiday Shop. Students were able to shop for gifts for family and friends.

South Country hosted a Holiday Boutique. South Country Celebrates Hour of Code
12/14/2023
South Country Elementary
Students in Mrs. Melendez's class at South Country School participated in the Hour of Code to expand their digital skills.

South Country students participated in Hour of Code. Learning About Nature
12/13/2023
South Country Elementary
Students from South Country School visited the Bayard Cutting Arboretum and learned about a wide variety of trees while developing appreciation for nature.

South Country students learned about nature. Read Along
12/11/2023
News of Districtwide Interest
Teachers at Fifth Avenue School learned about Google for Education's Read Along. Christina Picardi, a member of the District's Technology Department, spoke at a faculty meeting to share how the program can enhance literacy skills.

Fifth Avenue teachers learned about a new software program. Glow Party
12/7/2023
South Country Elementary
Mrs. Olsen's fourth grade class at South Country School held a glow party while conducting science experiments.

South Country students had a glow party. Using the Virtual Reference Collection
11/27/2023
South Country Elementary
South Country School's Library Media Specialist, Kerry Cusack, helps students deepen their understandings of science with hands-on activities, thematically-connected literature, and research using the Virtual Reference Collection.

South Country's librarian utilizes a Virtual Reference Collection for learning. Sharing Book Reviews
11/21/2023
News of Districtwide Interest
Students in Mrs. Cristando's class at South Country School wrote book reviews for the school library to help readers find their next book adventure.

South Country students wrote book reviews. Salt Maps
11/17/2023
South Country Elementary
Mrs. Homestead's class at South Country School made relief maps of New York State after completing a unit on local geography. The maps depict the different landforms in New York and were made with salt dough.

South Country students learned about local geography. Cherished Books
11/16/2023
South Country Elementary
South Country School Principal, Ms. Grasso, shared books from her personal childhood collection with students. This led to a discussion about which book students will cherish for their entire lives, and why books matter so much.

South Country students and their principal talked about books. A Very Veteran Bingo Night
11/14/2023
South Country Elementary
South Country School's Parent Faculty Association (PFA) hosted "A Very Veteran Bingo Night" to honor military service members for Veterans Day.

South Country hosted a Veterans Day Bingo event. Math Around the Room
11/6/2023
South Country Elementary
Students in Mrs. Chrissides and Mrs. Brown's class at South Country School engaged in "Math Around the Room." Students practiced adding and subtracting 3 digit numbers in different locations around the classroom.

South Country students practiced math skills. Learning About the Eye
10/26/2023
South Country Elementary
Students in Ms. Calta's class at South Country school learned about the parts of the eye and the vision process.

South Country students learned about vision. A Lighthouse Visit
10/25/2023
South Country Elementary
Fourth grade students from South Country School visited the Fire Island Lighthouse and learned about the lighthouse, as well as the geographical features of Long Island.

South Country students visited Fire Island Lighthouse. Positive Mindsets
10/24/2023
South Country Elementary
Motivational speaker Rohan Murphy visited South Country School to speak to students about the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and overcoming adversity.

South Country students heard from a motivational speaker. Personal Narratives
10/23/2023
South Country Elementary
Students in Mr. Cruickshank's class at South Country School learned how to write personal narratives. Students chose memories from their past as the basis for their narratives, which will be published and displayed outside of the classroom.

South Country students learned how to write personal narratives. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Board Trustee Guy Leggio Honored by State School Boards
10/20/2023
Brook Avenue Elementary, Fifth Avenue Elementary, Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Gardiner Manor Elementary, South Country Elementary, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Middle School, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø High School, Universal Pre-Kindergarten
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Board of Education Trustee Guy Leggio ('81) has been announced as the joint recipient of the New York State School Boards Association Everett R. Dyer Award for Distinguished School Board Service. This award is the highest award that is given by the New York State School Boards Association; it recognizes outstanding contributions to public education and children. Mr. Leggio has served... more info

Board Trustee Guy Leggio is being recognized by the New York State School Boards Association. Learning About Flag Etiquette
10/13/2023
South Country Elementary
South Country School Security Guard, Mr. Lawler, and Main Office Secretary, Mrs. Lawler, taught students the proper etiquette for raising the American flag.

South Country students learned about flag etiquette. Mystery Science
10/10/2023
South Country Elementary
Ms. Calta's class at South Country School created robot fingers. Students compared them to human fingers as they learned about bones, joints, tendons, and muscles.

South Country students learned about fingers. Parents Learn About Internet Safety
10/6/2023
South Country Elementary
South Country School's Parent Faculty Association (PFA) held its first meeting of the 2023-2024 school year. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø School District's Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, Chris Kauter, provided an informative presentation about internet safety.

South Country held a PFA meeting. Students Learn About Internet Safety
10/5/2023
South Country Elementary
Suffolk County Police Officers Allison and Fernandez visited South Country School and spoke with students about the importance of internet safety. The students learned about how to keep their information private online.

South Country students learned about internet safety. Learning About Early Americans
10/4/2023
South Country Elementary
Students in Mrs. Del Vecchio's class at South Country School researched how early inhabitants of the Americas adapted to environmental challenges and developed different cultural groups.

South Country students learned about the early inhabitants of the Americas. Smile!
10/2/2023
South Country Elementary
Students in Mrs. Cristando's class at South Country School shared the things that make them smile and discussed ways they can make other people smile.

South Country students learned about making others smile. Mindfulness Practice
9/29/2023
South Country Elementary
South Country School teachers Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Chrissides helped their third grade students learn about mindfulness to help them stay calm and focused.

South Country students learned about mindfulness. ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø's Fifth Grade Students Receive Chromebooks
9/19/2023
Gardiner Manor Elementary, South Country Elementary
Students in fifth grade at Gardiner Manor School and South Country School received Chromebook devices that will be used to help prepare them for a technology-driven world. The devices are used in classroom as an additional tool in the learning process.

Fifth grade students in the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø School District received Chromebook devices. South Country Holds Field Day
6/22/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School hosted its annual Field Day. Students participated in a variety of activities while parents and classmates cheered from the sidelines.

South Country hosted Field Day. Celebrating Flag Day
6/21/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School recognized Flag Day with a building-wide assembly. Students learned about the origins of the American flag, its symbolic significance, and proper treatment of the flag as per congressional rules.

South Country celebrated Flag Day. South Country Holds Spring Picnic
6/8/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School’s Parent Faculty Association (PFA) hosted its annual Spring Picnic. Families enjoyed wonderful weather, fun games, and a strong sense of community.

South Country held a Spring Picnic. Students Place Time Capsule
6/6/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
Students in Mrs. Del Vecchio’s class at South Country School prepared a time capsule to be preserved within the wall of the school building.

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6/5/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School hosted its annual Art Show. Art teacher Mr. Pfaffe worked to display pieces of art in a variety of mediums throughout the school.

South Country held an art show. Zombies at South Country
6/2/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School’s Drama Club, under the leadership of music teacher Ms. Scalise, performed Zombies: The Musical for students and families.

South Country students performed a musical. Beautifying South Country
5/30/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School students in Mr. Shea, Ms. Hall, and Mrs. Stine’s class planted flowers on a beautiful spring day

South Country students planted flowers. Cardboard Games
5/24/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
Students in Mrs. Brown's class at South Country School used repurposed cardboard to make interactive games. They learned it can be rewarding to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

South Country students made games out of cardboard. South Country Musicians Perform
5/23/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School hosted its annual Spring Concert. Students in orchestra, band, and choir delivered show-stopping performances to the South Country community.

South Country hosted a Spring Concert. South Country Students Recognized by Suffolk Zone
5/19/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page, Physical Education & Health
Every year the Suffolk Zone NYS Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance awards 5th grade students who show outstanding leadership in the fields of Health and Physical Education. This year's winners from South Country School are Madelyn Murray, Lucy Marino, Brayden Dunn and Jaziah Feaster.

South Country students were recognized by Suffolk Zone. South Country Hosts Plant Sale
5/18/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School’s Parent Faculty Association (PFA) hosted their annual plant sale.

South Country hosted a plant sale. More Than a Guard
5/17/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School security guard, Mr. Lawlor, always finds time to brighten the days of students, including teaching them how to throw perfect spirals during recess.

South Country security guard Mr. Lawler bonds with students. How Sound Travels
4/28/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
Students in Ms. Olsen’s class at South Country School experimented with how sound travels and learned the vocabulary word "taut." Students observed whether the sound would travel differently using plastic cups.

South Country students experimented with sound. The Wizards Come to Town
4/26/2023
Brook Avenue Elementary, Fifth Avenue Elementary, Mary G. Clarkson Elementary, Gardiner Manor Elementary, South Country Elementary
Recently, students in grades K-5 in the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø School District were dazzled by a member of the Harlem Wizards. "Big J" visited Brook Avenue School, Fifth Avenue School, Mary G. Clarkson School, Gardiner Manor School, and South Country School to talk to students and demonstrate basketball tricks.

A Harlem Wizards player visited ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø's K-5 students. Student Shares Gift of Music
4/3/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School student Ethan Almanzar, who performed in the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø High School Drama Program’s Les Miserables, shared his role as Gavroche with his classmates.

A South Country student shared the gift of theater with classmates. Former Student Visits South Country
3/31/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
Suffolk County Police Officer Karl Allison stopped by South Country School to pay a visit to his 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Melendez. Officer Allison hasn’t forgotten the teachers who have had a significant impact on his life.

South Country was visited by a former student. Super Learning
3/30/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School teachers Deb Olsen and Nicole Zoller hosted a "Learning is Our Superpower" evening for parents. Families had a great evening engaging in fun activities and collecting resources to use with students at home.

South Country families learned about how to support academics at home. Embracing Differences
3/27/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
Jeremy Dale is a real life “Auggie”; he was born with a facial difference similar to that of the main character in the best-selling book Wonder. On March 14th, Jeremy (cousin of Special Education teacher, Mrs. Dale) spoke to the students of South Country School about embracing differences and always choosing kindness.

South Country students learned about embracing differences. Sundae Fun Day
3/24/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
The South Country School Parent Faculty Association (PFA) treated students to a make-your-own sundae party.

South Country held a sundae party. Students Participate in Basketball Contest
3/23/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
Students June Opisso, Gavin Rogovitz, Gianni Bonifacio, and Madalyn Love represented South Country School in the Town of Islip’s Annual Sharp Shooter Basketball contest. ...more info

South Country students participated in a basketball contest. Fraction Friday
3/16/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
Students in Mrs. Calta’s class at South Country School used math manipulatives to celebrate a fun "Fraction Friday."

South Country students practiced fraction skills. Students Rehearse Show
3/15/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
Students in South Country School’s Drama Club rehearsed for an upcoming performance of Zombies: The Musical.

South Country students rehearsed for an upcoming performance. Building Strength
3/14/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
Students at South Country School engaged in a “Superman and Bridge” unit in physical education classes to help build core strength and enhance flexibility.

South Country students worked on building strength and flexibility. IB Students Submit Essays
3/8/2023
News of Districtwide Interest
The seniors in the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø High School International Baccalaureate (IB) program reached a program milestone. They recently completed and officially submitted their extended essays for the diploma program.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø High School IB students submitted their extended essays. Fifth Avenue Celebrates Read Across America
3/3/2023
News of Districtwide Interest
Students and staff at Fifth Avenue School celebrated Read Across America week with specially-themed days.

Fifth Avenue celebrated Read Across America. Students Earn Game Time
3/2/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
Students at South Country School earned class game time as part of their Grand Land Adventure Fundraiser. Mrs. Ellis’s class, Mrs. Homestead and Mrs. Zoller’s class, and Mrs. Hall’s class reached 100% registration for the fundraiser and were able to spend time together playing games.

South Country students earned game time. South Country Hosts Glow Run
3/1/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School’s Parent Faculty Association (PFA) fundraiser culminated in a school-wide Glow Run. Students celebrated their fundraising efforts by running in the beautifully decorated Gymnasium. Glow-in-the-dark outfits, facepaint, and a stylish lightshow created an incredible atmosphere.

South Country students participated in a glow run. South Country Celebrates Black History Month
2/24/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School hosted a Black History Month assembly featuring incredible performers from Project Move and the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø High School IB Dance class. Students participated in movement exercises that helped them learn about the beauty, liberation, and expression that comes from the power of dance.

South Country hosted a Black History Month assembly. Karaoke Party
2/23/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School students were treated to a Karaoke Party, hosted by Mrs. Paolantonio and Mr. Pfaffe, as part of a PFA fundraiser.

South Country students had a karaoke party. This is Just to Say
2/22/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
Students in Mrs. Balsam’s class at South Country School wrote emulations of William Carlos Williams’s “This is Just to Say.” Students explained their choices and how they shaped the meaning of their poems.

South Country students wrote poems. South Country Hosts Book Swap
2/21/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School students participated in a building-wide Winter Book Swap. Families donated books and cleared their shelves for students to bring home new titles. Every South Country School student was able to take home a book.

South Country hosted a book swap. A Visit from Santa
1/12/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
Santa Claus took a break from his holiday preparations and visited the students of South Country School. Everyone was very well behaved this year!

South Country students had a visit from Santa. Supporting a Colleague
1/11/2023
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School staff members showed their support for a colleague who recently beat cancer by wearing pink. The South Country community proves that, “Nobody fights alone.”

South Country staff members supported a colleague. Wrestlers Place 3rd at Tournament
1/9/2023
News of Districtwide Interest
The ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Boys Wrestling team placed 3rd at the Rocky Gilmore Tournament with 219 points. Liam Knapp and Chris Reddy were champions in their weight classes. Jordan Drago placed 2nd in his weight class.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Boys Wrestling placed 3rd at a tournament. South Country Holds Winter Concert
12/23/2022
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School students put on a wonderful Winter Concert for family and friends.

South Country students performed a concert. Digital Citizenship
12/22/2022
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School Librarian, Mrs. Cusack, discussed the importance of digital citizenship with students. Students learned about ways that cyberbullying negatively impacts people’s lives.

South Country students learned about digital citizenship. South Country Hosts Holiday Shop
12/21/2022
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School’s Parent Faculty Association (PFA) held its annual Holiday Shop in the school cafeteria. Students were given the opportunity to shop for gifts for their loved ones.

South Country held a Holiday Shop. Indoor Recess
12/20/2022
South Country Elementary, District Home page
When the weather doesn’t allow for outdoor recess, South Country School finds creative ways to get children moving! Students engaged in a building wide “fun run” and showed their appreciation by giving Principal Ms. Grasso high fives as they jogged through the hallways.

South Country held an indoor Mission Be
12/8/2022
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School teachers were treated to a presentation by Mission Be, an organization that focuses on mindfulness and self care. Teachers were given strategies to promote social emotional wellness for their students and themselves.

South Country teachers learned mindfulness techniques. South Country Hosts Math Workshop
12/7/2022
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School hosted a Math Parent Workshop for families to learn about i-Ready Classroom Mathematics. Presentations provided parents with information about curriculum goals, overviews of lesson structures, and resources to use for supporting students at home.

South Country Hosts Math Workshop Basketball Clinic
12/6/2022
South Country Elementary, District Home page
South Country School hosted a basketball clinic run by Coach Parham and members of the Varsity Boys Basketball team. Students engaged in skill building drills and fun games in the South Country Gymnasium.

South Country hosted a basketball clinic. South Country Helps Families in Need
12/5/2022
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South Country School organized a tremendous fundraiser to help our community members in financial need. Dozens of families were given pies and gift cards prior to Thanksgiving. Social Worker Paola Gonzalez worked tirelessly with staff members to help make this holiday special for families, even during difficult times.

South Country helped families in need. PFA Hosts Fall Fundraiser
12/2/2022
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The South Country School Parent Faculty Association (PFA) hosted its annual Fall Fundraiser at Captain Bill’s in ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø. Staff and community members came together to celebrate and raise money for the students of South Country School.

PFA Hosts Fall Fundraiser Gift of Friendship
12/1/2022
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Students in Mrs. Olsen’s class at South Country School showed gratitude for one another by writing compliments and offering the “gift of friendship” to their classmates.

South Country students wrote kind messages to classmates. Brain Dance
11/30/2022
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South Country School physical education teachers Gina Paolantonio and Kelley Ceravino recently presented to the Board of Education about Brain Dance, a full body exercise that helps bolster healthy brain development. Several South Country School students were in attendance to demonstrate Brain Dance.

South Country teachers and students presented to the Board of Education. Learning Internet Safety
11/18/2022
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Officer Fernandez from the SCPD Community Resource Bureau spoke with 5th grade students at South Country School about the importance of internet safety and forming positive relationships with local law enforcement.

South Country students learned about internet safety. Giving Thanks
11/17/2022
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Students at South Country School expressed the things they are thankful for as they reflect on the Thanksgiving season.

South Country students expressed thanks. South Country Marks Veterans Day
11/16/2022
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South Country School staff and students expressed their sincerest appreciation for our nation’s veterans by creating a display thanking them for their service in honor of Veterans Day.

South Country recognized Veterans Day. Artistic Names
11/15/2022
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South Country School students worked with art teacher Mr. Pfaffe to explore their creativity while drawing their own names.

South Country students explored creativity. Rock and Roll
11/14/2022
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South Country School students enjoy learning about different types of music. During recent music classes, students learned about the origins of rock and roll music.

Rock and Roll Considering Changes in Space
11/10/2022
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Students at South Country School learned about astronaut Scott Kelly and the things about him that changed after being in space. They then considered why those things may have changed.

South Country students learned about an astronaut. Breakfast for Champions
11/8/2022
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On November 2, 2022, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø High School held its first Breakfast for Champions of the 2022-20123 school year. Four times a year, students are recognized for outstanding performance and leadership. Thank you to speaker Julia Hutchinson (BSHS '15) for sharing her story and advice with the students. Congratulations to all of the honorees! Student         ... more info

The High School celebrated Breakfast for Champions. Halloween Math
11/3/2022
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Students in Mrs. Balsam's class at South Country School had fun with Halloween-inspired math lessons.

South Country students completed Halloween-inspired math lessons. Decorating Contest
11/3/2022
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South Country School students participated in a pumpkin decorating contest to celebrate the Halloween season. Students were given a number of tokens to allow them to vote for their favorite pumpkins.

South Country students decorated pumpkins. Hands-on Math
11/2/2022
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Students in Ms. Calta’s class at South Country School had fun learning with math manipulatives. Using hands-on learning techniques helps students cultivate deeper conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts.

South Country students learned math with manipulatives. Rehearsing New Songs
11/1/2022
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Students in South Country School’s 4th grade Choir rehearsed new songs with the guidance of Ms. Scalise. Students practiced refining their pitch and tightening their rhythms all while learning new lyrics and melodies.

South Country students practiced choir songs. Leaning Tower of Feetza
10/31/2022
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Mr. Cruickshank's students at South Country School took part in a fun science experiment. Students were asked to build a tower that would remain standing using their sneakers. The children worked together to discuss the position of the different sneakers to see if it would remain upright.

South Country students did a science experiment. Gardiner Manor Hosts Book Fair
10/25/2022
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Students at Gardiner Manor School recently visited the Scholastic Book Fair. Thanks to the Parent Faculty Association (PFA), each student left the book fair with at least one book.

Gardiner Manor hosted a book fair. Finding Rhythm
10/21/2022
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Fourth grade students at South Country School practiced rhythm and synchronization during recent drum lessons.

South Country students participated in a drum lesson. Mindfulness
10/20/2022
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Kindergarten students at Brook Avenue School learned about mindfulness during sessions with Mission Be.

Brook Avenue students learned about mindfulness. Fun on Wheels
10/20/2022
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As part of South Country School’s “Wheels” unit, Physical Education teachers help students learn the basics of bike riding and skateboarding while sharing the importance of safety.

South Country students practiced riding bikes and skateboards. Puzzle Challenge
10/19/2022
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Students in Mrs. Calta’s class at South Country School earned the Puzzle Challenge for good behavior. While having fun, they learned about the importance of teamwork.

South Country students earned a Puzzle Challenge. Learning About Genres
10/18/2022
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Mrs. Balsam's students at South Country School used Chromebooks to create videos explaining the genre of picture books.

South Country students created videos about picture books. Ordering Numbers
10/17/2022
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Mrs. Balsam's students at South Country School compared 25 6-digit numbers and placed them in order from least to greatest.

Ordering Numbers Paraprofessionals Receive Training
10/4/2022
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Paraprofessionals at South Country School participated in important training sessions dedicated to playground safety and supervision. South Counry teacher Gina Paolantonio led the sessions under a beautiful morning sunrise.

South Country paraprofessionals received training. Introducing Street Games
9/30/2022
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South Country School Physical Education teachers spent a Saturday laying down colorful coats of paint for the school’s new set of street games. Students have enjoyed playing the games during both recess and gym class.

South Country teachers created street games for students. Selecting Instruments
9/29/2022
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Students in Mrs. Olsen’s class worked with South Country School music teachers to select instruments for the 2022-2023 school year. It was music to our ears!

South Country students selected instruments. South Country Families Attend Breakfast
9/22/2022
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South Country School welcomed families to a Parent-Teacher breakfast to commemorate the beginning of the school year. It was an excellent opportunity for parents and teachers to connect and start the year with smiles.