Farmingdale School District

Young Authors Unleash Imaginations

New Creative Writing Club supports literary growth for 4th and 5th-grade students

Imagination is taking center stage at Albany Avenue as students discover the power of the written word. Inspired by the student body’s eagerness to tell their own stories, the school has launched the Creative Writing Club. Run by Teacher Karly Walch, this new group is designed to inspire and support 4th and 5th-grade students as they grow into confident, imaginative writers.

Through guided lessons, structured writing time, and creative activities, participants will develop original stories from start to finish. The ultimate goal is to nurture a love of writing while building skills in storytelling, organization, and self-expression. This new initiative promises to help the next generation of storytellers find their voices.

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Winter Fun Continues as Buddies Bond

The heartwarming connection between students at Saltzman East Memorial continues to flourish this winter. The Buddy Program remains in full swing this week as fifth graders pair with kindergartners for seasonal engagement. Students are currently teaming up to create winter-themed crafts, develop fine motor skills, and model cooperative play.

These activities allow the older students to mentor their younger peers while strengthening the bond between grade levels. These cross-grade interactions ensure students build meaningful friendships that last throughout the 2025-2026 school year.

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BOE Regular Meeting Notice - Wednesday, January 14, 2026

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

THE FARMINGDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026, 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 TOPICS APPROPRIATE FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, WILL BE CONSIDERED.

THE PUBLIC MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 8:00 P.M. IN THE HOWITT MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM.

Rosemarie Fullam
District Clerk
January 8, 2026

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Native American Journey Assembly

The hallways of Albany Avenue Elementary School buzzed with excitement as students returned from the holiday recess for their first day back. Teachers and staff welcomed the students, ready to jump back into learning for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

Fourth graders kicked off their return with a special cultural experience. The PTA organized an in-house Native American Journey assembly to bring history to life. Students participated in the interactive presentation, which highlighted indigenous traditions, storytelling, and culture.

It was an engaging way to combine social studies curriculum with a hands-on experience. The assembly provided a memorable start to the new year that sparked curiosity and conversation among the students.

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