TRIVIA CHALLENGE

This year the fifth and sixth graders in Polk Street School participated in Trivia Challenge, an academic competition that raises funds to benefit United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. is an independent non-profit health agency serving over 1,800 children and adults with cerebral palsy, as well as other developmental disabilities.

The Trivia Challenge program provides students with the opportunity to learn about people with disabilities and the challenges they face. In addition, it teaches them about the personal rewards of philanthropy.

Students take the Trivia Challenge in teams of four. The test consists of 100 fun, thought-provoking questions on a wide variety of topics. Students have 45 minutes to complete the test. The team of four that answered the most questions correctly on Trivia Challenge Day was Kyle, Michael, Frankie, and Nick and they represented our school at the county-wide championship.

Together we can teach our children the value of helping others.

1Br PRESENTS THEIR PLANS FOR 2010

What will you do in 2010? Class 1Br wants to share their plans for the future with you. Who will go swimming? Who will build a snowman? Watch and find out!

Winter Holiday Concert

On the night of Monday, December 21st, the Polk Street School auditorium was transformed into a musical holiday festival at the Winter Concert! This year's concert theme was "Winter Wonderland". The band got things hopping with a Hanukkah and Christmas medley. The boys and girls in the choruses entertained us all night with seasonal and traditional songs that had many toes tapping to the beat. The concert finale included a special song written by our vocal music teacher, Mrs. Abiuso, called "Joy Like Rain".

Guest Readers (Grade 3)

On Tuesday, November 24th, retired teachers from the Franklin Square School District and the Sewanhaka Central High School District visited our 3rd grade classes to read Thanksgiving related stories. A wonderful morning was enjoyed by all!

Stand Tall and Rake for Fall

On Saturday, November 7th, over 50 students, parents, and staff members from Polk Street School volunteered to rake the lawns of our community members. It was a beautiful, crisp day. Our neighbors expressed their appreciation for our efforts. Everyone walked away feeling invigorated with a sense of satisfaction from helping others.

Veterans' Day Assembly

On Friday, November 6th, Polk Street welcomed over 40 local veterans to a special assembly entitled, "A Morning of Honor, A Lifetime of Gratitude". The students in Grades K-2 created beautiful mini-murals which adorned the walls of the auditorium. Students in Grades 3-6 read poems and letters of appreciation about the veterans. The boys and girls also sang special patriotic songs to honor our brave men and women.

Pizza in the Piazza

On Friday, October 23rd, the Polk Street School Compact Committee held its "Pizza in the Piazza" fundraiser on the site of the future outdoor learning environment. Due to the blustery conditions however, the school auditorium was transformed into one big indoor pizza party! Guests enjoyed delicious pizza from D'Anna's Pizzeria and danced to music provide by a DJ.