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UPK Half Day Program LOTTERY

As we mentioned earlier, everyone who is registered in the District and who registered by the deadline of March 6, 2023, for the UPK Half Day Program, will have a placement in September 2023.

This afternoon’s randomized lottery will be held to help with the assignment of placement only. You are welcome to come in person to the Howitt Middle School East Cafeteria today at 3:00 p.m. We will also livestream the lottery which can be viewed at the link below:

UPK Half Day Lottery, Monday, March 20, 2023, 3pm

Watch the Lottery HERE

MUSICIANS ATTEND NYSBDA

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A record seven Farmingdale High School band students participated in the The New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) Symposium in Syracuse, NY in early March.

Fiona Andrew, Grace Stabile, Luke Aldieri, Shea Hiotidis, Chris Cruciata, Nick Suwalski, and Chris Ruotolo, were selected from hundreds of applicants from all grades across NY state after being nominated by Farmingdale High School teacher, Mr. David Abrams. The Symposium offered engaging seminars on leadership and musicality in between rehearsals. The event concluded with the High School Honor Band concert.

BOE Budget Meeting Notice - Wednesday, March 22, 2023

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE


THE FARMINGDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A BUDGET HEARING AT 6:00P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023, IN THE A. TERRY WEATHERS BOARD ROOM AT THE HOWITT MIDDLE SCHOOL, 50 VAN COTT AVENUE, FARMINGDALE, NY. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT UPON A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD, A MOTION TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS SPECIFIC MATTERS RELATED TO BOARD DEVELOPMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, WILL BE CONSIDERED. THE PUBLIC MEETING WILL RESUME AT8:00 P.M. IN THE HOWITT EAST AUDITORIUM.THE PUBLIC HAS THE RIGHT TO VIEW THE MEETING THROUGH A LINK PROVIDED ON THIS PAGE. (WWW.FARMINGDALESCHOOLS.ORG)

Mary E. Rogers
District Clerk
March 20, 2023

 


BOE Meeting Agendas and Minutes

View Live Link Here

 

 

NEXT STOP, BIRDVILLE!

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Fed up with a world of insurance salesmen and petty problems, two miscreants flee to the kingdom of the birds for a simpler life—their only obstacle—the wrath of the gods. Farmingdale Playcrafters presented The Birds on March 16th. A hilarious and satirical look at politics, religion, and the foolishness of humanity that revives and revamps Aristophanes’ classic comedy.

“The Birds provides a great acting opportunity since most characters are birds,” said director Mr. Glen Beck. “Students had to research their birds and adapt the physical attributes and mannerisms of the creature into their acting.”

The cast includes Eemonn McLoughlin (Pithetaerus), Devin Williams (Eulipides), Rebecca Kenjesky (Hawk), Trinity Babino (Epops), Thomas Haggerty (Procne), Gil Bitsimis (Red-Footed Boobie), Lucia Assalone (Blue-Footed Boobie), Gabriella Stein (Hummingbird), Joseph Magazzo (Flamingo), Bella McDonald (Passenger Pigeon), Victoria Morra (Dodo), Lily Scalfani (Kiwi), Skylar Studdert (Parrot), Isabella Winter (Crow), Angelina Pascutto (Bat), Ryan Marbit (Ostrich), Ava Lanot (Lark), Allison Banz (Penguin), Kaylin Cleere (Mockingbird/Swing), Christian Gordon (Seagull/Swing), Clay Bany (Investment Banker/Poseidon), Addison Moller (Lawyer/Siberian Crane), Alex Cosentino (Hercules/Parakeet), Madelyn Jimenez (Activist/Iris), Carly Pain (Insurance Agent/Mgrachuchuk), Emily Gaba (Internet Spammer/Dove), and Victor Dreher (Prometheus/Owl).

The Birds marks the Playcrafter’s return to theater in the round since their 2019 performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In the round is a form of staging in which the audience surrounds the acting area. The close proximity between the audience and the actors is believed to lead to a more immersive experience.

“The cast enjoyed performing in the round,” said director Mr. Glen Beck. “It’s a different experience and teaches them to interact with an audience ”

There will be three additional performances of Farmingdale Playcrafters’ presentation of The Birds: Friday, March 17, at 7 pm and Saturday, March 18, at 1 pm and 7 pm.

WILLY WONKA JR.

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Woodward Parkway Elementary School presented Willy Wonka Jr. on March 16th. The Theater Club spent several months and it paid off. The audience was delighted with the story of a quirky candy maker and his golden tickets.

Cast

  • Willy Wonka—George Guadagnino
  • Charlotte Bucket—Layla Irving
  • Grandma Josephine—Kora Knudsen
  • Violet Beauregarde—Zoe Benner
  • Phoebe Trout—Madison Brinskelle
  • Mike Teavee—Chloe Alvarez
  • Mrs. Teavee—Emily Massucci
  • Veruca Salt—Angelina Recinos
  • Mrs. Bucket / Oompa 1—Penelope Lopes
  • Augusta Gloop—Lena Katakofsky
  • Candy Man / Oompa 2—Jason Hartney
  • Mrs. Beauregarde / Matilda—Faith Cominski
  • Mrs. Salt—Scarlett Hassett
  • Jamie / Oompa 3—Emily Hughes
  • Grandma Georgine / Oompa 4—Kendall Koch
  • Mrs. Gloop—Emily Kelly

Director & Choreographer— Deanna Cupolo

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