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The District is OPEN on Friday, May 23rd
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A Bug’s Life
Blue Point Elementary School kindergartens learned about the anatomy of insects and their adaptations during a recent in-school workshop with the Long Island Center for Arts and Sciences. The program, Build a Bug, served as a kickoff to the grade-level’s science unit on insects and introduced the students to the three sections of a bug and how each of their parts helps contribute to their ability to eat and avoid predators. To reinforce the lessons learned, the students created keepsake bugs using pipe cleaners and egg cartons and participated in a trivia game to identify different types of insects based on a set of clues.
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Medieval Times at JWY
James Wilson Young Middle School sixth-graders were transported back in time for a firsthand experience as part of their social studies curriculum. As a culmination to their lessons on the medieval time period, the entire grade level participated in a medieval fair this May, an event that included everything from a king and queen to a court jester. Dressed in traditional medieval clothing, the school’s sixth-graders spent the day engaging in cultural and artistic projects and celebrating their newly acquired knowledge.
Working together in their homerooms, the students fashioned authentic medieval artifacts, including regional flags, which they proudly displayed throughout the day. Additionally, they tested their memory of key vocabulary terms during a medieval bingo, were entertained by Ned the Jester, who performed traditional acts enjoyed during medieval times, and even had the chance to take part in a traditional coronation ceremony and parade.
Prior to the fair, the students spent several weeks researching and compiling information on topics from the Middle Ages and completing research projects and display boards depicting their findings. On the day of the fair, the students’ projects were put on display for their peers and family members to view.
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District Appoints New Assistant Principal
Bayport-Blue Point School District will welcome Brian McConaghy as a new assistant principal this fall. Mr. McConaghy assumes the role from Robert Haas, who was appointed principal of the middle school earlier this year, and will begin his work in the district this summer. He has been assigned to Bayport-Blue Point High School, where he will be responsible for overseeing the guidance program and students in grades 10 and 12, as well as for assuming various administrative responsibilities. He was appointed to the role at the district’s May 27 Board of Education meeting. “In addition to sharing our district’s educational philosophy for providing enhanced opportunities for scholars, Mr. McConaghy is known for making strong connections with the parents and students he works with – a key factor to ensuring students are provided with the support needed to succeed,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Vincent Butera. “We are excited to welcome him to our administrative team and are confident he will work well with our high school community.”
Mr. McConaghy comes to BBP from the East Williston Union Free School District, where he served as the secondary chair of social studies since 2013 and a social studies teacher at the Wheatley School from 2003-2013. During his time in East Williston, he worked to create the Wheatley School’s research program, which culminated in the building’s initial entry into National History Day; partnered with others in the Long Island social studies community to develop new programs and initiatives; and effectively planned, implemented and evaluated educational programs. Under his instruction, students earned an average mastery rate of 90 percent on the New York State social studies Regents exam, and 72 percent of students received a score of at least 3 on AP exams. "I am extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to join the Bayport-Blue Point High School community,” said Mr. McConaghy. “Throughout the interview process I was very impressed by the culture and atmosphere of Bayport-Blue Point, and I look forward to contributing to the outstanding success of the district."
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Poetry Night
Academy Street Elementary School students celebrated the written word during the building’s annual Young Author’s Night. This year, in addition to showcasing each student’s original book of work, volunteers were also invited to participate in a poetry café. During this portion, students read an original poem or poem by their favorite author aloud for those in attendance.
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Sylvan’s Smile Train
In honor of Better Speech and Hearing Month, Sylvan Avenue Elementary School students and staff members once again worked to raise money to support the Smile Train. The organization is devoted to helping the millions of children in the world who suffer from cleft lip and palate through free surgery, free training for doctors and research to find a cure.
For the schoolwide effort, students and staff participated in a Smile Train weeklong fundraiser, which included several theme days and a mile walk around the grounds. This year, the school raised $3,372.91. With a corporate match, which quadrupled the amount collected by the school, nearly $16,000 was donated to the organization in Sylvan Avenue’s name.
Since 1999, the Smile Train organization has provided free cleft palate surgery to more than 580,000 children who would have otherwise never received it. They have helped train tens of thousands of medical professionals and have established programs in more than 75 countries. Operations are being done on more than 300 children a day. The amount donated by Sylvan will cover approximately 65 surgeries for qualifying patients.
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Inspiring Innovation
Creative inventions and ideas developed by budding entrepreneurs at Bayport-Blue Point High School were on display during the first Phantom Challenge event. Structured after the hit television show “Shark Tank,” the students pitched their ideas before a panel of judges and answered challenging questions about how their idea or business plan would impact today’s society.
Eight students took part in the inaugural event, showcasing inventions such as a translating application that works with a wireless device to assist individuals in learning a foreign language interactively, a camera that aims to catch hit-and-run drivers or car vandals in the act, and even a two-sided spreadable food jar.
The first-place winner was Garrett Fillorama for his Crash Cam project, second place was given to Ryan Ball and Emily Larsson for their project Snake Senter, and third place was awarded to Ahran Kilmeade for his project Kilmeade’s Koffee. The students were awarded scholarships in the amount of $750, $500 and $250, respectively.
The event was sponsored by the Vinny Perri-Mike Marchan Scholarship Committee, the Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce, the Bayport-Blue Point High School Store and the Bayport-Blue Point School to Business Partnership. Monetary scholarships were offered to the top three winners by the Vinny Perri-Mike Marchan Memorial Scholarship.
The following students participated in this year’s Phantom Challenge: Ryan Ball, Chelsea DeJean, Liam Driscoll, Garrett Fillorama, Ahran Kilmeade, Emily Larsson, Luke Rhodes and Matthew Tillinghast.
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Advice from Alumni
Bayport-Blue Point High School students had the chance to take an inside look at college during this year’s Alumni Day program. During the event, 10 members of the Class of 2013 returned to their alma mater to speak with the building’s upperclassman about their inaugural college experience and share information about making a successful transition from high school.
The program began with an informative assembly for the junior class, during which the alumni spoke about their college preparation process and shared some tips for success. In the senior social studies classes, the visitors also spoke about their freshman experience and answered the students’ questions about college life.
The district thanks the following alumni for their attendance during the program:
Meghan Childs – SUNY New Paltz
CJ Furchert – Baruch College
Melissa Lawrence – Binghamton University
Deena Lopresti – St. Joseph’s College
Jaclyn Neuman – American University
Aoife Mahood – Manhattan College
Chelsea McCormick – Suffolk Community College
Sean Rall – Fashion Institute of Technology
Claudia Soldano – SUNY Oneonta
Fiona Stickney – Springfield College
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Colonial Days
Academy Street Elementary School fourth-graders had the chance to experience a part of their social studies curriculum firsthand as they stepped back in time and celebrated Colonial Day. Dressed in traditional Colonial attire – bonnets and dresses for the girls and knickers and Colonial hats for the boys – the students spent an entire day recreating the time period they had been studying in the classroom.
Students started the school day with a Colonial school morning, including learning the rules and manners of students during the 1700s, which they had to abide by throughout the day. They recited from an Academy Street primer and practiced subjects that were taught during the era by doing math lessons with chalk, reviewing their reading skills, and practicing penmanship using a feathered pen and ink.
During crafts, students made silhouettes, fashioned candles, made apple cobblers, learned how to weave and played games. With the help of several parent volunteers, the classes also enjoyed a traditional Colonial luncheon.
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A Fun Run at Academy
Academy Street Elementary School students take part in the annual Friends of Carly Fun Run to promote healthy living and celebrate the life of a former classmate.
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iLead Event Raises Thousands for Charity
Bayport-Blue Point High School iLead class spearheaded a Spring Festival and Craft Fair that raised more than $2,500 for the New Beginnings Brendan House this May. The class extends its appreciation to the community and the many vendors who contributed to the success of the event and looks forward to planning a similar initiative next year. For more information about New Beginnings, please visit their website at www.nbli.org.
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Honors for Artists
Bayport-Blue Point High School artists earned high praise during two regional art contests this spring. At the annual Bay Area Friends of the Arts Exhibit, Liz Galian won honorable mention in the painting category, Kerri Nickel won third place in the drawing category, Katherine Miller won first place in the pastel category, and Sheher Bano won the Jaqueline C. Palmer Award. This show was at the Gillette House in Sayville and showcased the work of more than 80 students from 10 local high schools.
At the Huntington Camera Club annual student competition, Alishia Becher received an honorable mention award. More than 800 student photographs were entered into this contest.
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Next Step for Talented Phantoms
The athletic journey of several Bayport-Blue Point High School seniors will continue next year as they have committed to compete on teams at some of the nation’s top colleges. The seniors were recognized in a special ceremony at the high school this spring and join the six other seniors who signed National Letters of Intent earlier this year. The district congratulates the following students on their accomplishments:
Megan Becker – Cross-Country – Springfield College
Shannon Brady – Volleyball – SUNY Maritime
Patrick Costelloe – Basketball – Emmanuel College
Brian Cremer – Swimming – SUNY Cortland
Christian Engel – Football – Casleton State
Connor Fitpatrick – Track and Field – SUNY Plattsburgh
Jeff Hamrlicek – Track and Field – Mount Saint Mary College
John Kaplan – Track and Field – SUNY Cortland
Kyle McClancy – Lacrosse – University of Albany
Kevin McGrath – Soccer – SUNY Geneseo
Connor Panzner – Basketball – York College
Dan Percival – Football – RPI
Kevin Ward – Lacrosse – SUNY Cortland
Connor Young – Soccer – SUNY Cortland
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NYS Champions…AGAIN!
The Bayport-Blue Point High School boys varsity baseball team captured its second straight Class A state championship title this weekend, defeating Rye 13-2. Leading the team in the postseason championships were pitchers Jack Piekos and PJ Weeks, who helped ensure the competition stayed off the bases. In addition to the state honors, the Phantoms captured the Spring BIG 10 title and were named Suffolk and Long Island champions.
For more coverage of the championship game, visit http://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/baseball/bayport-blue-point-repeats-as-state-class-a-champion-1.8448847
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Salute to the Champions June 26th
Please join us on June 26th at 5pm at the High School Football field for the “Salute to the Champions”. We will be honoring those students who excelled and succeeded at becoming New York State Champions!
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Poetry Corner
Blue Point Elementary School first-grade students participated in an English language arts celebration as a culmination to their studies of the rainforest and the genre of poetry. During their Song and Poetry Fest, the students performed a number of rainforest-themed songs and poems before an audience of parents and family members. They showcased their understanding of the protected environment and highlighted a few lesser known facts about the animals that live in the area.
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Odyssey Angels in BBP
Bayport-Blue Point School District’s fourth-grade PIE classes joined countless others worldwide by partnering with the Odyssey Angels organization this year. The group, a subdivision of the Odyssey of the Mind, is aimed at bettering lives of those in local communities through service learning projects.
For their effort, the classes focused on recycling and creating interactive events to assist their peers in the LEAP program develop their social skills. Using recycled materials, the students created original, artistic bottle cap magnets, which they sold to raise funds to create a socialization club. The proceeds from the sale – more than $150 – were utilized to create two events.
During the first program, the PIE and LEAP classes worked together to create birdfeeders for the schools’ courtyards using recycled materials. With the help of high school psychologist Dayna Russo and high school art teacher Frank Salino, the second event featured bowling using recycled water bottles, sand art stations and a face painting table, which was run by high school students Craig Lignelli and Jaclyn Ageloff.
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Sylvan Celebrates the Stars and Stripes
With the red, white and blue blanketing much of the school grounds, Sylvan Avenue Elementary School students and staff members paid tribute to the American flag during a ceremonial Flag Day program at the school. During the event, the students learned about the history of Flag Day, the significance of each step of folding a flag and the importance of honoring the nation’s symbol. Additionally, students were encouraged to take time on the nationally celebrated day to demonstrate their patriotism and pride for their country.
Throughout the event, members of the AM Vets Post 111 from Patchogue assisted in raising the school’s flag, winners of the school Flag Day poetry and poster contest were honored, and the entire school joined together to sing several patriotic songs. Additionally, Sylvan students who serve as Boy and Girl Scouts presented a visual play describing the process of “making” an American flag.
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BBP Public Library Summer Reading Club
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Post Season Baseball Honors
The district congratulates Bayport-Blue Point High School
student-athlete Jack Piekos for being named the MSG Varsity Tri-State
Pitcher of the Year and team coach Jim Moccio for being named MSG
Varsity Tri-State Coach of the Year.
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