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Students strengthen news literacy skills during newsroom tour

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As part of a unit of study on news literacy, Hampton Bays Middle School fifth grade students in Emily Schmidt’s class recently visited Newsday’s headquarters. The students met with journalists, participated in a mock press interview for a fictional news story and toured the publication’s newsroom. They also explored multimedia spaces and learned about the importance of local news.

Cereal book reports

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Hampton Bays Elementary School fourth grade students shared their love of reading by creating cereal box book reports as part of their fiction reading series. Each student came up with a unique name for their cereal based on the book they read, and all students presented their reports to the class.

K-Kids raise funds for Thanksgiving dinners

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In the spirit of giving, the members of the Hampton Bays Elementary School service organization K-Kids took action to donate to local families in need this Thanksgiving. Through a keychain sale, they raised enough to provide five families with $50 gift cards to purchase Thanksgiving dinners. They will next aim to collect gently used coats for those in need.

Hampton Bays kindergartners celebrate Thanksgiving with hallway parade

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Hampton Bays Elementary School kindergartners brought the spirit of Thanksgiving to life as they participated in their school’s traditional Thanksgiving hallway parade. Dressed in festive costumes and equipped with musical instruments, the students delighted onlookers as they played music, smiled and waved. The annual event not only celebrates the holiday season but also brings the school community together.

Students assemble Thanksgiving food baskets for local families in need

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Students from Hampton Bays Middle School's Owl Club, advised by Meghan Bishop, and Tri-M Jr., advised by Carolanne Mazur, recently came together to make a difference in the community. They worked with Heart of the Hamptons to create Thanksgiving baskets filled with nonperishable foods for families in need. The students were excited to volunteer their time and efforts, knowing they were making the holiday season a little brighter for others in the Hampton Bays community.