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Fourth Graders Create Innovative Simple Machines
If you’ve ever had the chance to stop by the STEAM room at Mandalay or Forest Lake, you will see that there’s always something fun going on. During the month of October, fourth grade students
January 4, 2024
Forest Lake Student Study New York’s Roots
Fourth graders at Forest Lake Elementary School recently explored Native American culture as part of their social studies unit on the first people of New York. Students visited a touch table with bo
December 31, 2023
Forest Lake Students Give Thanks
With Thanksgiving on the horizon, gratitude was the theme for the month at Forest Lake Elementary School. At the monthly morning program on Nov. 17, the entire school gathered for a celebration
November 24, 2023
Virtual Visit to Thanksgiving Parade Brings Smiles
Ms. Defonzo’s 5th grade class enjoyed a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade virtual field trip down 34th Avenue in New York City where they watched curbside from the comfort of their classroom.
November 24, 2023
Readers Step Into the Spotlight at Forest Lake
Reading and acting go hand-in-hand for second graders at Forest Lake Elementary School. Performance is a key component in helping youngsters develop their literacy skills.
November 24, 2023
Kindergarten Presents Pumpkin Themed Performance
The Kindergartners debuted their musical talents during the October Morning Program at Forest Lake Elementary School in front of family and friends. One by one, students dressed in various
November 24, 2023
Jack-o-Lantern Carving and Lighting
The smell of fresh pumpkin filled the air entering after Ms Shiavetta’s Kindergarten/1st grade class at Forest Lake this week. Students were gathered around the table watching with wide eyes focused
November 24, 2023
Forest Lake Students Learn the Importance of Fire Safety
Students in grades 3-5 at Forest Lake were asked to start sleeping with their bedroom door closed as a safety tip during the Wantagh Fire Department Fire Prevention Assembly as they were given many
November 24, 2023
Readers React and Reflect at Forest Lake
Readers React and Reflect at Forest Lake
Fourth graders do a lot of independent reading at Forest Lake Elementary School, but they're always eager to talk about their books.
November 24, 2023
Wantagh’s New Teachers Have a ‘Students First’ Mindset
Although they will work across all five buildings, the 22 new teachers who gathered in the Wantagh Middle School library on Aug. 28 will always share a special bond.
November 24, 2023