The Farmingdale School District Fine Arts Department recently welcomed hundreds of community residents to the annual district-wide art show! The popular event was on display in the commons at Farmingdale High School. Daler artwork from each school across the district was on display for all to see while student musicians performed for guests to enjoy.

The districtwide art show is an evening devoted to Farmingdale’s young artists, grades K-12. The artwork features drawings, paintings, ceramics, sculptures, photography, and graphic designs. A special thank you to all Farmingdale art teachers for making this possible!

Farmingdale has incredibly talented student artists. If you didn't get a chance to stop by the district art show, don't worry. Check out these amazing pieces! Keep up the great work, Dalers!

Northside's Theater Club put on a production of Willy Wonka Jr. under the direction of Mrs. Deanna Cupolo. Fourth and Fifth-grade cast members went through a rigorous rehearsal process and put on an amazing show for their parents. It is safe to say that all cast members found a golden ticket!

Cast

• Willy Wonka— Ethan Ianotta
• Charlotte Bucket— Alexandria Romano
• Mrs. Bucket— Bella Seely
• Grandpa Joe— Olivia DeRosa
• Violet Beauregarde— Christina Farrell
• Mrs. Beauregarde— Ava Golden
• Michelle Teavee— Addison Pakula
• Mrs. Teavee— Charlot Pakula
• Veruca Salt— Riley Unger
• Mrs. Salt— Zoe Cruciata
• Augusta Gloop— Caitlin Gillen
• Mrs. Gloop— Lia Ruotolo
• Phoebe Trout— Nilah Nicolas
• Candy Man / Oompa Loompa— Harvey Wilson
• Matilda / Oompa Loompa— Sofia Villegas
• Jamie / Oompa Loompa— Sofia DeLuca
• Grandpa George / Oompa Loompa— Louis Dallojacono
• Grandma Georgine / Oompa Loompa— Julianna Franco
• Oompa Loompa— Isabella Nguyen
• Oompa Loompa— Ella Danisi
• Oompa Loompa— Ariella Weber
• Oompa Loompa— Gemma Bentivegna
• Oompa Loompa— Alexis Abboud
• Oompa Loompa— Cora Potestio
• Stage Manager— Lucy Cutter

Director & Choreographer— Deanna Cupolo

Northside Elementary School’s first-grade students had an extra special story time on Tuesday, May 2nd. Local author and former Howitt Middle School teacher Patti Damelio stopped by to read her newest book The Adventures of Granny & Lexi Loo, “The Runaway Sled Adventure”.

On Friday, April 21st, musician Mike DelGuidice visited Northside Elementary to perform at an assembly celebrating the students honored with the "Keys to Success" award. It was a complete surprise to the staff and students, and a day they'll never forget. Mike performed three songs and answered questions from students and teachers.

Michael DelGuidice is best known as the rhythm guitarist and vocalist of Billy Joel's band and as the lead vocalist and pianist for the Long Island band Big Shot.

Mike DelGuidice visits Northside Elementary

Farmingdale's 5th Annual Elementary STEAM Night, held on March 21st, was a fantastic night of hands-on learning. Teachers and student volunteers helped guide families through a fun-filled evening celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in a carnival-like atmosphere filled with games, puzzles, and activities.

“STEAM Night is my favorite night of the year,” said Director of Science Dr. Kristen Cummings. “As soon as you arrive, you can feel a positive energy. The most amazing part is that it is a true community effort that brings the entire district together.”

Farmingdale’s Elementary STEAM Night, attended by more than 600 people, had over 100 volunteers manning dozens of engaging stations. Some of the more popular demonstrations were: A Shocking Development, Make your Flashlight, The Science of the Electric Guitar, Whirly Swirly Pipe Making Sounds, Make Your Ice Cream, Doodle Bots, Slinky Fall, Football Fizzicks, Fold and Fly, Anatomy Assembly, Mini Metric Olympics, Quivervision, Slippery Slime, Penny Boats, and Mix with Minions.

Several Farmingdale High School clubs played a massive part in the night’s success—Robotics, Science Olympiad, Women In STEM, Science Research Club, Real Harmony, Health Science Club, and Theatre students. Teacher volunteers from the district’s six buildings were also on hand to help the event run smoothly.

A big thank you to the Farmingdale Teacher Center (FTC), who helped support the preparation for the night, and to the Farmingdale Federation of Teachers (FFT) for donating the STEAM Night string bags that were given to all the guests.

An event as grand as STEAM Night doesn’t happen without countless hours of planning and re-planning. Farmingdale School District’s Director of Science, Dr. Kristen Cummings, National Science Honor Society Members, their advisors Sara Whitaker, Mike Boyd, and STEAM Night Coordinators Tatiana Hakimian and Julie Bonventere can rest assured that STEAM Night was a hit with families. The Daler community can not wait for next year’s event!