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Dalers demonstrates energy, pride, and school spirit at prestigious competition

The Farmingdale High School Varsity Cheer team achieved a significant victory this past weekend, securing the title of Class A Newsday Cheerfest Champions.

Forty-seven of Long Island’s Varsity Cheer squads showcased those pillars at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex on Sunday, January 11. The event served as a platform to highlight some of the sport’s underlying values, including perseverance, risk-taking, and maximizing opportunities in any situation.

The district is incredibly proud of the team's hard work and dedication.

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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 Teachers Karly Walch and Jaclyn Signorelli, 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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Confetti Countdown Sparks Learning

Mrs. Leff’s Third Grade Class Combines Celebration with Academic Review

The New Year kicked off with a burst of excitement and color at Woodward Parkway this week. Mrs. Leff’s Third Grade Class held their very own countdown celebration by throwing confetti around the room, but this party came with an educational twist.

Each piece of paper contained a specific academic task, including a math problem, a spelling challenge, or a question about the class history. Teams raced to collect the most confetti and answer the questions correctly. While the group with the highest score took the specific win, every student demonstrated outstanding teamwork and cooperation throughout the activity. To celebrate the shared success and spirited effort, every student received a rainbow pencil as a prize.

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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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