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On February 17th, students in Fifth Grade faced off against the Burns Avenue teachers in the annual volleyball game. Mrs. Covelli's and Mrs. Lombardi's classes took on the teachers in two games.
As part of a unit dealing with the Civil War, Fifth Grade students in the RISE program researched the lives of some of the people who played a prominent role in the conflict. Students then dressed up as the characters and described their lives and their role in the Civil War.
Students in Kindergarten and First Grade celebrated the 100th day of school on Friday, February 10. They participated in a number of activities that dealt with one hundred and the place value system.
Students recently participated in a number of videoconferences in order to increase their understanding of topics that are introduced in class. Videoconferencing is an exciting program that allows students to interact with individuals from museums, zoos, and cultural organizations.
On February 2nd, students in Fourth and Fifth Grade had the pleasure of participating in a day-long program about the Native American tribes of the Eastern Woodlands. The program provided students with the opportunity of learning a great deal about the Iroquois and Algonquin tribes.
Burns Avenue School had a winner in the New York State Recycling Poster Contest. Kevin, a Third Grade student, won third place in the Kindergarten-Grade Two category.
Students in Burns Avenue once again participated in the Valentines for Veterans Program sponsored by Nassau County. As part of the program, students made Valentine’s Day cards for Long Island veterans.
On February 1, Mrs. Reiner and Mrs. Vieco, Burns Avenue's ESL teachers, presented a workshop to the parents of students in the ESL Program. During the workshop, they described ways to help their children complete homework and expand their reading skills.
The first broadcast of News 5 was made on January 20th and was greatly enjoyed by the students of Burns Avenue. The broadcast team, made up of Fifth Graders, researched and wrote news stories that were shared with students over the public address system.
The Burns Avenue Winter Concert was filled with great performances by each of the school's musical groups. The audience was delighted with the performances of the Band, Orchestra, Third Grade Chorus, and Fourth/Fifth Grade Chorus.
The Burns Avenue Student Council is coordinating a food drive to help needy families on Long Island. All food will be donated to Long Island Cares, a charitable organization that is committed to helping families on Long Island.
Students in Burns Avenue attended a program by Mad Science, an organization that specializes in making science a hands-on experience for children. During the program on January 17th, the scientist did a variety of experiments related to air pressure.
On January 9th, students in Burns Avenue began participating in the fitness program Everybody, Everyday. As part of the program, students are required to set goals and record daily activities that increase their fitness and conditioning.
On December 8th, all of the students in Burns Avenue attended a presentation entitled The Power of One, which was a program about the prevention of bullying in the school and community.
To commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., students in Burns Avenue School participated in the Fine Arts and Essay Contest sponsored by the New York State’s Education Department.
