The 2024 SCOPE Summer Safari Elementary Enrichment Program continues with week-long, elementary summer workshops focused on a variety of fun and exciting events.

Students in K-2 enjoyed some physical activity during Summer Olympics (July 8-12) with camp leader Mr. Peter Costa. The students took part in a variety of indoor games and outdoor sports and challenges to promote friendly competition, teamwork and camaraderie.

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Date Added: 7/12/2024

Students in grades K-2 had an out of this world camp experience this week as part of the SCOPE Summer Safari Elementary Enrichment Program held at Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School. Working alongside teacher Kim Smokler, the young scientists learned all about following the procedures of the scientific method and used their new skills to create magic milk, Martian soil, telescopes and more. The camp was a fun way to explore new interests, work on projects with partners and reinforce their observational, research and experimental capabilities.

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Date Added: 7/12/2024

Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School students are celebrating Dinosaur Week!

A collaboration among special area classes library, music, STEAM and art and educators

Mrs. Sarina Sicurella, Ms. Desireé DeMelfi, Mrs. Carrie Stueber and Ms. Joelle Battelli, students are learning all about those who roamed the earth before us!

Teachers incorporated fun and educational aspects of dinosaurs in their lessons including digging for fossils, assembling dinosaur bones, dancing like dinosaurs and creating baby dinosaurs hatching from eggs.

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Date Added: 6/11/2024

FJC hosted a breakfast with the Principals on May 30. Ms. Shakia Hall, Director of Child Nutrition, spearheaded the event and worked collaboratively with Ms. Bianco from the cafeteria staff to create a special opportunity that highlights the importance of a healthy breakfast for students. The event included a special addition to the menu: fruit and yogurt waffle cones, along with other healthy choices. Students were excited to spend extra time with Mr. Westerlund and Ms. Pletka as they enjoyed the special treats.

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Date Added: 5/31/2024

FJC and JAE celebrated the importance of education and choosing a career path during College and Career Week. Students shared their excitement for the future by participating in spirit days – wearing Rocky Point gear for “Your Future Starts NOW!” day; wearing red, white and blue or camouflage for “Be All You Can Be!” day; donning college/university gear for “I’m Geared Up for College!” Day; wearing bright colors for “Your Future Is Bright!” day and dressing up to share what they would like to have as a career for the final day of “Career Day!”

The elementary Career Day was organized by JAE guidance counselor Mrs. Jean Costa and FJC guidance counselor Mrs. Jamie Adamski. Family members submitted career videos that were shared across the grade levels.

“We want to express our gratitude to the families who submitted career videos,” Mrs. Adamski said. “We had careers from pilots to lawyers to wedding officiants, physical therapists and others. Such a great experience for our Virtual Career Fair.”

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Date Added: 5/30/2024