Miller Avenue School kindergarten students raised their voices and put smiles on the faces of the audience members with their special holiday choral performances this week.

“It has been a wonderful holiday concert season in SWR! Thank you to all of our music teachers for supporting our students in bringing joy to us all through music,” Superintendent of Schools Mr. Gerard Poole said.

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Date Added: 12/20/2024

 

Dolls, puzzles, crafts and footballs are among the dozens of toys collected to bring joy to area children during the holidays! Thank you to the Miller Avenue School’s Student Council members and teachers and advisers Allison Quenzer and Cara Behrens for organizing this successful toy drive.

The toys will be donated to Branches Long Island, a community outreach organization based in Middle Island. Branches dedicates its work to providing necessities for people who may be in need and empower those who may need assistance in a time of crisis.

Date Added: 12/20/2024

Who was that beautiful black labrador retriever visiting Miller Avenue School this week?

Second graders in Lyndsay Laudato’s class welcomed a four-legged friend, Tessa, adorned with her red plaid holiday ribbon, for some seasonal cheer.

One of Ms. Laudato’s students, Vincent Dayan, invited his aunt, Torie Martorana, and Tessa, a three-year-old certified therapy dog, to the classroom. Tessa was originally trained as a guide dog, but due to allergies was reassigned to her new heartwarming role: visiting patients and staff at a cancer hospital.

Together, Tessa and the students read Glenna Lang’s “Looking Out For Sarah” a story of friendship, loyalty and trust about a visually impaired woman and her guide dog. Tessa also visited Mrs. Franquiz/Conklin's kindergarten class for some stories and hugs from the students.

Date Added: 12/17/2024