EWS Events Journal by East Woods School

EAST WOODS SCHOOL

Local and Family Business Journal

EST. 1946 T H E

S O U R C E B O O K 2 0 2 4 D I N N E R D A N C E & A U C T I O N

GATSBY GALA NIGHT

Friday April 19 2024 @ 7:00 PM

7:00PM

COCKTAILS AND APPETIZER STATIONS

FEATURING A JAZZ TRIO WITH JERRY SHEER

8:00PM

DINNER AND DANCING THE STERLING BAND 8:45PM

OPENING REMARKS BY GALA CHAIRS AND LAURA KANG

9:00PM LIVE AUCTION AND SPECIAL APPEAL 9:30PM DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

sandra coudert graham

cynthia murray

&

The East Woods School Dinner Dance Auction Committee Co-Chairs

emily alessio

doug arthur '69

dean bennett ‘81

jessica brassler

essence browne

jovana cadavid

katherine cirelli

keith and kimberly d'agostino

erica-kim sheriff dejesu

melissa grossman

laura kang

jacquelyne kennedy

brad ketcher

magda labonté-blaise

wendy lattibeaudiere

alexis liakas

Friday April 19 2024

7:00PM - 11:00PM

Oheka Castle

135 West Gate Drive

Huntington NY

fern senior

perry tehrani

elisa lyon

christina mahoney

jami mcgowan

raegan morgan

christie myerson

al and mia notarnicola

lucia nuzzi-meyer

katie pacinelli

ted panebianco '95

andrew & sarah prisco

ginny richman

barbara rosen

kristen siebert

renata solomou

annette taylor

gina yankow

LETTERFROM LAURAKANG

THEHEADOFSCHOOL

Dear East Woods School Community,

Huge thanks to our Dinner Dance Chairs Sandra Coudert Graham, Cynthia Murray, Fern Senior and Perry Tehrani and their incredible committee of parent volunteers on planning an unforgettable and fabulous "Gatsby" evening for our community at Oheka The Dinner Dance is the single most important fundraising event each year and immediately benefits all aspects of East Woods students' experience and learning, from our very youngest two and three year-olds to our soon-to-graduate Class of 2024

Just as Otto Hermann Kahn had a vision for Oheka Castle when he constructed the stunning building and grounds in 1920, the East Woods School mansion was built in 1918, and the school was founded in 1946, by a group of parents who had a specific vision for a school that would provide a great academic program underscored by attention to character and integrity in a close community. But for Oheka, over the years, subsequent owners of the castle and grounds essentially destroyed this great building and gardens It took Gary Melius' dedication, investment, and painstaking attention to detail beginning in 1984 to restore Oheka to Kahn's vision and current beauty East Woods has been luckier Through the years, of course there have been changes in the school's existence; however, in every age of the school's development, there have been core groups of leaders, teachers, Board members, and parents, who have nurtured the school's mission and traditions while ensuring East Woods stayed current with the best in educational practices. As you look around at the guests in this room, understand that we are a part of East Woods right now, and that at this moment in history, our actions will protect and constantly refine our founders' original vision for future generations Thank you for all you do to keep the mission and beauty of East Woods School alive for students now and in the future.

Laura Kang

2023-2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Brad Ketcher, Co-President

Fern Senior '97, Co-President

Ted Panebianco '95, Vice President

Doug Arthur '69, Co-Treasurer

Keith D’Agostino, Co-Treasurer

Emily Alessio, Secretary

Sandra Coudert Graham, Executive Committee

Magda Labonté-Blaise, Executive Committee

Laura Kang, Head of School

Dean Bennett ‘81

Jessica Brassler

Essence Browne

Katherine Cirelli

Wendy Lattibeaudiere

Cynthia Murray

Al Notarnicola

Andrew Prisco

2023-2024 PARENTS

Co-Presidents: Kim D’Agostino and Erica-Kim DeJesu

Secretary: Annette Taylor

Treasurer: Gordon Hughes

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW EAST WOODS SCHOOL?

(ANSWERS IN BACK OF JOURNAL)

1. East Woods School is situated on how many acres?

a. 5

b 23

c 46

d 54

e 72

2 What was the original name of the mansion that became East Woods School?

a Baywood

b Mallow

c Baycrest

d. Crestwood

e Woodcrest

3 What room in the Lower School was originally a dining room when a family lived in the Mansion?

a The Rousmaniere Library

b The Octagon Room

c Mrs Kang’s Office

d The Cafeteria

e The Faculty Lounge

4 According to Chef Tim, which of the following is the most popular lunch?

a Chicken Lo Mein

b Pizza

c Chicken Nuggets

d Grilled Cheese

e Mac & Cheese

5 How many teachers and staff are employed at the school?

a 25

b 34

c 49

d 57

e. 63

6.Which of the following is true of East Woods School?

a It has a superior academic program and strong focus on character education

b It boasts a low student faculty ratio of 7 to 1

c More than 25 local communities are represented at the school

d It has a Theater Club that attends awardwinning Broadway shows

e. All of the above

7 In what year was East Woods School founded?

a 1918

b 1922

c 1946

d 1955

e 1967

8 Who founded East Woods School?

a. The first Headmaster, Mr. Howard Corning

b A local homeschooling community in Oyster Bay

c Mr and Mrs Walter Farwell

d William W Bosworth

e A group of dedicated parents in Cold Spring Harbor

9 Which fun activity will students find at Camp East Woods this summer?

a Two New Swimming Pools

b A New Sport Academy Featuring Soccer, Flag Football, and Dance

c Woodworking

d STEAM Education and Lego Lab

e All of the above

10 How many Heads of School has East Woods had since its founding?

a 5

b 6

c. 8

d 9

e 11

SCHOOL MISSION

EAST WOODS SCHOOL est 1946

Our mission at East Woods School is to foster strength of character and academic excellence, while developing and encouraging creativity, intellectual curiosity, and a lifelong passion for learning. We are a nurturing community that celebrates the differences among us, and leads by example through citizenship and service to others.

EAST WOODS SCHOOL SONG

EAST WOODS FACULTY & STAFF

Ryan Antovel, IT Manager

Tonnia Apfel, Accounting Manager

Dr Kate Bedard, Camp Director

Carmela Bernacchio, Learning Specialist

Patricia Butt, Fifth Grade Teacher

Courtney Cabo, Second Grade Teacher

Alexander Carter, Assistant Head of School, History Teacher, English Teacher

Melissa Cedrone, Director of Business Affairs

Robert Checco, Maintenance Supervisor

Timothy Chenkin, Kitchen Manager/ Chef

Margaret Corbett, Music Teacher

Nikki Cotter, Fourth Grade Teacher

Donna Covino, Kitchen Staff

Jaclyn Daly, Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Timothy Daly, Art Teacher

Rebecca DeSouza, Pre-Nursery Assistant Teacher

Maureen Dillon, Nursery Assistant Teacher

Amy Forman, Secretary/ Receptionist

Joseph Graham, Maintenance Staff

Yessica Guevara de Lazo, Kitchen Staff

Lenore Hendrickson, Nurse

Paulette Houston-Reynolds, Nursery Teacher

Andrea Jaramillo-Serna, Spanish Teacher Nursery-2nd Grade

Laura Kang, Head of School

EAST WOODS FACULTY & STAFF

Christina Kansler, Pre-K Teacher

Jeanine Kata, Nursery Teacher

Dr Catherine Knight, Metalworking

Danielle Landini, English Teacher, History Teacher, Community Service Director

Wilmer Lazo, Maintenance Staff

Ruth Lorbert, School Librarian

Jeanne Lore, Science Teacher

Deborah Loseto, Accounting Assistant

Denise Lynch, Pre-Nursery Assistant Teacher

Christina Mass, Kindergarten Teacher

Rosana Marabotto, Spanish Teacher

Lisa Mintz-Land, Reading Specialist

Ashlee O’Donohue, Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Cathleen Of, Pre-Nursery Teacher

Orlando Peña, Drama Director

Jane Powel, Advanced Learning Program

Alexander Prince, Band Director

Donna Rogers, Pre-K Teacher

Danielle Rosenthal, Third Grade Teacher

Laura Sacco, Director of Technology, Technology Teacher

Daisy Tuzzolino, First Grade Teacher

Jonnae Walker, Pre-Nursery Assistant Teacher

Troy Walker, Athletic Director, Physical Education Teacher

Jill Werblin, Mathematics Teacher

Karyn Wrobel, Second Grade Teacher

DINNER DANCE SPONSORS

(List in Formation)

CARNEGIE SPONSORS

The Frederic R Coudert Foundation

Perry Youngwall & Ms Carrie Brewer

FAIRBANKS SPONSORS

The Kakoulides Family

The Sweeney Family

GATSBY SPONSORS

Elissa Lyon/Sable Strategy

Mimi Rosenwald

WHITNEY SPONSORS

Ted Panebianco/College H U N K S Hauling Junk

The Prisco Family

The Shishko Family

The Siebert Family

CHATEAU SPONSORS

The Amato Family

The Arthur Family

The Frank Family

The Murray Family

The Pacinelli Family

The Richman Family

The Senior Family

The Tehrani Family

The Notarnicola Family/Gold Medal Gym

FACULTY TABLE SPONSOR

Lucia Nuzzi-Meyer

FACULTY TICKET SPONSORS

The Alessio Family

The DiRe Family

The Dobry Family

The Frank Family

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR

Coco Events

PADDLE RAISE 2023

TOTAL PRICE TAG FOR 2023 PADDLE RAISE ITEMS: $33,500

1) New Folding Chairs (250) and Heavy Duty Dollies to Store and Transport Them

2) A Saw Top Table Saw for Woodshop

3) Second Bathroom Renovation

4) Orff Musical Instrument Set

5) Social Emotional Learning Program

6) One Backup Microphone Set

TOTAL RAISED FOR 2023 PADDLE RAISE ITEMS: $34,150

The Bahnik Family

The Bennett Family

The Brown Family

The Dennehy Family

The Graham Family

The Grossman Family

Gordon Hughes

Wang Ji

The Kakoulides Family

Laura Kang

The Mercier Family

Lucia Nuzzi-Meyer

The Prisco Family

The Rosen Family

The Sweeney Family

The Stokes Family

Howard Szarfarc

The Thomas-Senior Family

Wen Wu

The Zimmerli Family

PADDLE RAISE 2024

(list in formation)

1) Name the New EWS Swimming Pool Slide ($15K)

2) Heavy Duty Movable Shelving and Materials to Organize Upper School Basement ($8K)

3) Additional Woodworking Equipment for the Newly Renovated Shop ($3 5K)

4) Recess Materials: Playground Equipment for Lower School & Upper School plus Board Games and Art Supplies for K-4 for rainy days ($2K)

5) New Toys for PreN-PreK, total $1500 ($500 per class)

6) WiFi Extenders for Upper Fields/ Spring Fair ($1K)

(7) New Musical Instruments: 12 Ukuleles & Several Specific Drums ($1K)

2024 AUCTION ITEMS

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(Scan QR code to see the full listings by category)

BeautyandWellness:Women’sGift BasketfromFlamingo,Haircut,BlowDry withMani/PedifromDakotaSalon, RecovryPTSessions,Lashesby Sarah Brady,KarinaNYCFacial&Gifts,Spin ClassesatCycleBar

NightOut/Dining:HuntingtonDateNight Package,PollRestaurants,LushLife GroupPackage,StellinaHospitality Package,ParamountPackage,Northport Entertainment,andMORE!

Education/Camp:OneWeekofCamp (TRAudubon,DanbeeArts,Berkshire UnitedSportsCamp,TennisCamp), Classes(GraceMusicSchool,Huntington FineArts),HorsemanshipatCarousel Farm,andMORE!

Sports:GolfwithNFLStarChrisHogan,Golf (MeadowBrook,PipingRock,Nassau, WheatleyHills,Muttontown,TheBreakers), Tickets(Yankees,Mets,Rangers),Sports Camp,FlagFootball,andMORE!

JustforKids:DressDownDay(LS/US), SeashellsattheBeachwithMrsO,Lunch andManicurewithNikkiCotter,Cupcake Wars,JustRightBooks,BirthdayPartyfor 20attheCradleofAviation

OnTheHill/TeacherExperiences:VIP ParkingSpaces,PrivateDinneratLaura Kang’sHouse,ClayCampwithTimDaly, HoneyBeePlayDatewithMs Maass, CupcakeWars, FrontRowSeatstoshows, CheffortheWeek,andMORE!

Parties:SunsetCruiseonthe60'Azimut yacht“Reflection,”DropoffMovieNights, CaviarLuncheonatMillNeckManor,Paella Partyfor20Guestsinyourhome,Sipand SpinParty,BeachPartywithPreK Teachers,andMORE!

Shopping/Luxury:LongIslandFun package,WhiteGold&Diamondearrings, OutdoorTeakRocker,Winepackages, MainStreetNurseryFlowers, BOTOXand aFacial,Harry’sMen’sGroomingGift Basket,andMORE!

Theater/Arts:WatchWhatHappensLive withAndyCohen,Broadway(Aladdinwith Mrs Corbett,TheGreatGatsby,Mother Play,MTC),LegallyBlonde,Meetthe RockettesExperience,Paramount Package,andMORE!

Travel/Lodging:PenthouseVacationin SteamboatSprings,OrlandoVacation Home,GolfattheBreakersinPalmBeach, FloridaPanthersGame,Overnightstayat HamptonInn&SuitesinHuntington,and MORE!

SUPPORT SUPPORT

LIVE AUCTION

PrivateVIPTouroftheU S CapitolfromformerCongressmanSteveIsrael

JoinformerCongressmanSteveIsraelforanexclusivetouroftheU S Capitoland delveintotheCapitol’srichhistory Participantswillhavetheopportunityto exploreiconicareasoftheCapitol,includingtheRotundaandNationalStatuary Hall,etc

Hotelaccommodationsandairfarearenotincluded Thisexperienceislimitedtoa maximumof6guests.

ReservationatRao's-Tablefor4onaWednesdayNight

Getthereservationyoucannevermakeonyourown!Reservationsfor4at legendaryrestaurantRao'scourtesyofformerNewYorkSenatorAlfonse D'Amato,oneofthefew"owners"ofatableatthisintimateestablishment He hasdonatedhistabletotheluckywinnerforamutuallyagreedupondate betweenthedonorandbidder

Thisitemisforthereservationanddoesnotincludefood,drinkorgratuity

ClassicAdirondackLakePlacidGetaway

SituatedinthefabledAdirondackmountains,“KoblHill” isoneofLakePlacid’sfamousfamilycamps This retreat,withitsmagnificentviews,istheidealsetting foraone(1)weekvacation Withseven(7)bedrooms, alargelivingroomwithtoweringbeamsandagrand fireplace,“KoblHill”isperfectforafamilyreunionora gatheringoffriends

Donatedby:TheSweeneyFamily

SunsetCruise&CocktailPartyforupto20ontheSailingYachtKnickerbocker

HostyournextcocktailpartyonaSunsetcruiseontheKnickerbocker,a120-foot SailingYachtbasedinOysterBay,NY

Thisexperienceincludescocktailsandhorsd'oeuvresforupto20individuals(or seateddinnerfor10)preparedandservedbypermanentcrewonboard

Donatedby:TheDolanFamily

ghtExclusiveResortsVacationClubLocations once-in-a-lifetimevacationatoneofExclusive uxurioushomes Enjoy7nightsonaonce-in-aofExclusiveResortsVacationClub'sluxurious vacationdestinations(GrandCayman,Cayman LosCabos,Mexico;PeninsulaPapagayo,Costa Rica;RealdelMar,PuertoVallarta,Mexico;SeaIsland,Georgia; Scottsdale,AZ;SteamboatSprings,CO )

Withalltheamenitiesofanexclusive5-starresort,including24/7room service,aprivateConcierge,privatechef,dailyhousekeeping,andmore

Donatedby:TheBrownFamily

EAST WOODS TRADITIONS

Orientation Fair/Ice Cream Social

New Parent Reception

Upper School Trip to Quinipet

Patriots Day Assembly

Class Cocktail Parties

Fall Family BBQ

Trunk or Treat

8th Grade Halloween Costume

Head of the Table

Buddy Classes

Book Cover Contest

Upper School Sports Nights

Parents’ Visiting Day

Upper School Turkey Trot

Special Persons’ Visiting Day

8th Grade Holiday Bazaar

Upper School Secret Santa

Holiday Caroling

Upper School Secret Santa

Fifth Grade Theatre Production

Science Symposium

Gala Dinner Dance and Auction

Upper School Musical with Kindergarten

Upper School Theater Club

Dolphin Research Center Trip

Kindergarten Me Day

1st Grade Mystery Reader/Writer

1st Grade Endangered Species Project

2nd Grade World Map Day

3rd Grade State Fair

4th Grade Famous New Yorkers Presentation

Fourth Grade Long Island Trips

Spring Fair

Kindergarten Play

Spring Concert

Eighth Grade Etiquette Dinner

Green and White Field Day

Graduation

EAST WOODS FAMILY

BUSINESS DIRECTORY 2023-2024

David Shuldiner, Inc. - Architectural Metal/ Glass/ Glazing

35 Irving Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11237

www davidshuldiner com | (718) 386-5200 | bland@davidshuldiner

EW Contact: Brian Land

Dalymade Inc. - Art Fabrication/ Private Art Lessons

1 E Woods Ln

Oyster Bay, NY 11771

www dalymade com l (917) 370-5628 l dalymade@gmail com

EW Contact: Timothy Daly

Chef Tim - Catering/ Private Chef (516) 457-4015 l tchenkin@eastwoods.com

EW Contact: Timothy Chenkin

Keep it Human - Consulting Services

36 Crescent Drive Huntington, NY 11743

Keepithuman net l (516) 206-0663 l maura@mauracharles com

EW Contact: Maura Charles

Long Island Prosthodontics - Dental

3402 Park Ave

Wantagh, NY 11793

andrewpacinelli com l (516) 382-0792 l pacinelli@hotmail com

EW Contact: Andrew Pacinelli

DJ Jules - DJ and Party Services

Sands Point, NY 11050

www DJJulesNYC com l (917) 806-4600 l jules@djjulesnyc com

EW Contact: Julian Heller

Standard Fire | Superior Pump | Kenmar Fire Extinguisher - Fire Protection and Pumps, Motors and Controllers

57 Mahan Street

West Babylon, NY 11704

standardgroupny com l (516) 452-9730 l tim@standardgroupny com

EW Contact: Timothy Shishko

Frank Rogers Hardwood Floors - Flooring

3 Carol Rd

Bethpage, NY 11714 (516) 779-1901 | oakman727@gmail.com

EW Contact: Frank Rogers

Sound Designs New York - Furniture/ Home Decor

40 Pratt Oval

Glen Cove, NY 11542

www SoundDesignsNY com l (516) 946-6726 l joe@sounddesignsny com

EW Contact: Joe Ferrara

Miki Araki-Daly - Graphic Design

1 E Woods Ln

Oyster Bay, NY 11771

mikiarakidaly com l (347) 661-5669 l mikiaraki@gmail com

EW Contact: Miki Araki-Daly

Grewal Orthopedic and Spine Care - Healthcare 514 Old Country Road

Westbury, NY 11590

www grewalspine com l (516) 743-9450 l info@grewalspine com

EW Contact: Kanwarpaul Grewal

Valentius LLC - Healthcare Consulting

775 Park Avenue

Huntington, NY 11743

http://valentiusllc com l (917) 963-0648 l sharon doctor@valentiusllc com

EW Contact: Sharon Doctor

Dalymade Craft - Home Goods/ Design

1 E Woods Ln

Oyster Bay, NY 11771

etsy com/shop/dalymadecraft l (347) 661-5669 l mikiaraki@gmail com

EW Contact: Miki Araki-Daly

Interlink Technology Services - IT Consulting

338 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 239

Syosset, NY 11791

Inter-link tech l (631) 953-2220 l info@inter-link tech

EW Contact: Ryan Antovel

Trendzio Jewelery - Jewelry/Custom Jewelry for Organizations

40 Queens Street #282

Syosset, NY 11791

trendziostore com l (917) 601-9699 l contact@trendziostore com

EW Contact: Ralph Jean-Pierre

REX Watches, LLC - Jewelry/Luxury Timepieces

44 West 47th Street

New York, NY 10036

tik tok@Rexwatches com l (516) 902-6004 l yashat57@gmail com

EW Contact: Yasha Tehrani

Amato Law Group, PLLC - Law

666 Old Country Road, Suite 901

Garden City, NY 11530

www amatolawgroup com l (516) 227-6363 l Aamato@amatofirm com

EW Contact: Alfred Amato

The Frank Law Firm P.C. - Law

333 Glen Head Road, Suite 145

Old Brookville, NY 11545

www.frankfirmpc.com l (516) 246-5577 l amanda@frankfirmpc.com

EW Contact: Amanda & Thomas Frank

Sable Strategy - Marketing & Public Relations

712 H St , NW Washington, DC 20002

SableStrategy.com l (703) 786-3024 l Elissa@SableStrategy.com

EW Contact: Elissa Lyon

Marble Collective - Media/Leadership Platform

142 Cove Road

Oyster Bay, NY 11771

http://marblecollective com l (646) 872-9852 l kristin thomas 212@gmail com

EW Contact: Kristin Thomas

College H.U.N.K.S Hauling Junk & Moving - Moving collegehunkslongisland com | (631) 706-3131

EW Contact: Ted Panebianco

Prince Brass Repairs, Inc. - Musical Instrument Repair 11 Ohara Place Huntington, NY 11743 (631) 988-2936 l princebrassrepairs@gmail com

EW Contact: Alex Prince

MamaSweeney - Nutrition & Wellness 20 Audrey Avenue Oyster Bay, NY 11771

www mamasweeney com l (516) 992-4786 | debbie@mamasweeney com

EW Contact: Debbie Sweeney

GNK, Inc - Operational Efficiencies/ Data Mining Consulting 5 Timber Ridge Dr Laurel Hollow, NY 11771

www gnk com l (917) 808-5203 l bketcher@gmail com

EW Contact: Brad Ketcher

Pet Care - Pet Sitter/ Walker 54 Humphrey Drive Syosset, NY 11791 (516) 404-6419 l chrisnmichele@verizon net

EW Contact: Michele Burke

Wendy Clark Organizing - Professional Organizing 20 Wanser Place Amityville, NY 11701

www.wendyclarkorganizing.com l (509) 251-4145 l wendyclarkorganizing@gmail.com

EW Contact: Wendy Clark

Fieldstone Home & Estate Management - Property Management/Renovation Management 142 Cove Road Oyster Bay, NY 11771

www fieldstone-management com l (518) 588-9018 l fern@fieldstone-management com

EW Contact: Fern Senior

Labonté- Blaise Law, LLC - Special Education Attorney/Consultant 223 Wall Street #1046 Huntington, New York 11743

www labonteblaiseconsulting com l 631 251 7307 l magdalb@labonteblaiseconsulting com

EW Contact: Magda Labonté-Blaise, Esq.

VBLI - Sporting Events

44 Woody Lane Northport, NY 11768

www vbli com l (516) 749-3769 l gyankow@vbli com

EW Contact: GIenn Yankow

JKC Website Design - Technology Oyster Bay, NY 11771

www jkcwebsitedesign com l (631) 897-2456 l jackie@jkcwebsitedesign com

EW Contact: Jacqueline Cella

Wilson Reading Certified - Tutoring (Summer)/ Reading & Spelling/ Fundations Readiness (516) 972-7847 | lmintz@eastwoods org

EW Contact: Lisa Mintz

Tutoring for Elementary Students - Tutoring

44 Woody Lane Northport, NY 11768 (631) 796-1345 l gina.yankow@gmail.com

EW Contact: Gina Yankow

Tutoring: Math (grades 5-12)/ SSAT/SAT Math/ ACT Math - Tutoring

31 Yellow Cote Road Oyster Bay, NY 11771 (516) 922-4400 l jwerblin@eastwoods org

EW Contact: Jill Werblin

Spanish Superstars - Tutoring/ Spanish Tutoring for All Grades through High School and Customized Classes

16 Martha Ct. Centerport, NY 11721

urswim com l (631) 804-9957 l rmarabotto@eastwoods org

EW Contact: Rosana Marabotto

Tutoring for Elementary Students Pre-K-4th Grades - Tutoring cmmaass@eastwoods org

EW Contact: Christina Maass

Blackbird III - Water Transportation

blackbirdiii com l (917) 763-0768 l cynemmons@gmail com

EW Contact: Cynthia Murray

2023 GRADUATES

2024 GRADUATES

E A S T W O O D S C O M M U N I T Y

HEAD OF SCHOOL DINNER

Last year, Alex Carter, Chef Tim and Laura Kang collaborated to donate a surf and turf wine dinner at the Head's house as an auction item Six East Woods family members won the dinner andshoweduponApril14th,2023,notknowing what to expect The dinner was a chance for Alex,TimandLauratopulloutallofthestopsfor some great parent volunteers and East Woods supporters Chef Tim met the challenge with new recipes and beautiful courses Laura and Alexdevelopedthemenu,selectedanddonated the ingredients and wine for the dinner, and shared information about the wines (they are, after all, educators, as well gourmands) while serving Chef Tim took a bow after his tour de force Laura, Alex and Chef Tim have been scheming and dreaming about this year's dinner ever since last April There will be some fun additions and twists and turns, in addition to a couple of the hits from last year If you win and have any dietary restrictions, let Laura know You know Chef Tim can accommodate! This year's dinner is scheduled for the evening of April26,2024.

GinnyRichmanandCynthiaMurrayhosted anelegantteapartyatthehistoricMill NeckManorforagroupofluckyauction participantsfromlastyear'sGala Thetea partywasagrandaffairwithexquisite flowers,deliciousfood,andavarietyof teas ThemothersofEastWoodstudents weretreatedtoadelightfulafternoonof conversation,laughter,andrelaxation The eventwasatestamenttothepowerof communityandthejoyofsharingspecial momentswithotherEastWoodsparents

TEA PARTY @ MILL NECK MANOR

UPPER SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

FALL 2023

High Academic Honors

Grade 5

Rowan Cedrone

James Graham

Julian Heller

Gia Ketcher

Grade 6

Adelola Browne

Addyson Neal

Parker Notarnicola

Ian Richman

Mason Roberts

Caitlin Sweeney

Grade 7

Jonathan Acquaviva

Tripp Cirelli

Lyric DeJesu

Calder Lyon

Chase Mahoney

Susan Wang

Grade 8

Ayla Schulman-Hughes

Teja Shtrom

High Effort Honors

Grade 5

Rowan Cedrone

Grade 6

Caitlin Sweeney

Grade 7

Lyric DeJesu

Vivian Ferrara

Calder Lyon

Chase Mahoney

Academic Honors

Grade 5

John Graham

Sydney Hinton

Beatrix Larkin

Tatum Lyon

Antonio Paulwell-Congello

Bowen Wang

Grade 6

Vivian Pacinelli

Madison Rosen

Evan Singh

Zola Triggs

Grade 7

Charlie Alessio

Vivian Ferrara

Avery Hinton

Gianluca Trazzera

Nicholas Zarokostas-Panagos

Grade 8

Julian Boccio

Luca Khanamirian

Anabelle Koelmel

Channing Labonté

Effort Honors

Grade 5

U Chi Chen

James Graham

Sydney Hinton

Gia Ketcher

Tatum Lyon

Chloe Taylor

Grade 6

Adelola Browne

Parker Notarnicola

Vivian Pacinelli

Mason Roberts

Madison Rosen

Evan Singh

Grade 7

Jonathan Acquaviva

Charlie Alessio

Tripp Cirelli

Madison Murphy

Gianluca Trazzera

Susan Wang

Nicholas Zarokostas-Panagos

Grade 8

Sophia Dong

Anabelle Koelmel

Sophia Schillaci

Ayla Schulman-Hughes

Teja Shtrom

Rachel Sun

UPPER SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

WINTER 2023 - 2024

High Academic Honors

Grade 5

Rowan Cedrone

James Graham

John Graham

Gia Ketcher

Tatum Lyon

Grade 6

Adelola Browne

Addyson Neal

Ian Richman

Mason Roberts

Madison Rosen

Caitlin Sweeney

Grade 7

Jonathan Acquaviva

Lyric DeJesu

Chase Mahoney

Grade 8

Xinyu Huang

Ayla Schulman-Hughes

Qiming Tang

High Effort Honors

Grade 5

Rowan Cedrone

Gia Ketcher

Tatum Lyon

Grade 6

Caitlin Sweeney

Grade 7

Lyric DeJesu

Vivian Ferrara

Chase Mahoney

Grade 8

Xinyu Huang

Academic Honors

Grade 5

James Eckstrum

Julian Heller

Sydney Hinton

Beatrix Larkin

Antonio Paulwell-Congello

Chloe Taylor

Grade 6

Cory Cheshire

Jackson Kennedy

Parker Notarnicola

Vivian Pacinelli

Evan Singh

Zola Triggs

Wesley Zu

Grade 7

Charlie Alessio

Tripp Cirelli

Calder Lyon

Gianluca Trazzera

Susan Wang

Grade 8

Julian Boccio

Anabelle Koelmel

Channing Labonté

Teja Shtrom

Effort Honors

Grade 5

James Graham

John Graham

Julian Heller

Jacqueline Lynch

Chloe Taylor

Grade 6

Vivian Pacinelli

Mason Roberts

Madison Rosen

Evan Singh

Grade 7

Jonathan Acquaviva

Charlie Alessio

Tripp Cirelli

Calder Lyon

Madison Murphy

Gianluca Trazzera

Nataly Wang

Nicholas Zarokostas-Panagos

Grade 8

Sophia Dong

Anabelle Koelmel

Channing Labonté

Sophia Schillaci

Teja Shtrom

80'S NIGHT OUT

ELF JR. THE MUSICAL BROADWAY BOUND

UPPER SCHOOL SPORTS AWARDS

Fall Awards 2023

Boys 7/8th grade Varsity Soccer

Most Valuable Player: Charlie Alessio

Most Improved Player: Kiki Araki-Daly

Sportsmanship Award: Channing Labonté

Girls 7/8th grade Varsity Soccer

Most Valuable Player: Caitlin Sweeney

Most Improved Player: Adelola Browne

Sportsmanship Award: Sophia Dong

Boys 5/6th grade Junior Varsity Soccer

Most Valuable Player: Sani Araki-Daly

Most Improved Player: James Graham

Sportsmanship Award: Parker Notarnicola

Girls 5/6th grade Junior Varsity Soccer

Most Valuable Player: Tatum Lyon

Most Improved Player: Chloe Taylor

Sportsmanship Award: Jacqueline Lynch

Winter Awards 2023-2024

Boys 7/8th grade Varsity Basketball

Most Valuable Player: Jonathan Acquaviva

Most Improved Player: Channing Labonté

Sportsmanship Award: Gianluca Trazzera

Girls 7/8th grade Varsity Basketball

Most Valuable Player: Caitlin Sweeney

Most Improved Player: Calder Lyon

Sportsmanship Award: Lyric DeJesu

Boys 5/6th grade Junior Varsity Basketball

Most Valuable Player: Cory Cheshire

Most Improved Player: Michael Di Re

Sportsmanship Award: Parker Notarnicola

Coach Dee Awards: Jackson Kennedy and Michael Di Re

Girls 5/6th grade Junior Varsity Basketball

Most Valuable Player: Tatum Lyon

Most Improved Player: Chloe Taylor

Sportsmanship Award: Addyson Neal

2024 SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM WINNERS

A long-standing tradition at East Woods is the Science Symposium, which takes place every February The Symposium is for all Upper School students from fifth through eighth grade The Lower School and ECC also prepare class projects, which are showcased on the bulletin boards in the school hallways Judges from the Cold Spring Harbor Labs come to the school and get to see the students give their presentations The judges then submit their selections for prizes, first by each grade and then an overall winner Later that day, students, parents and faculty all come to the school and get to learn about all of the different projects and celebrate the winners

Fifth Grade (tie)

John Graham - The World Against Fruit Flies

James Graham - Music and Memory: How Does Music Affect Short-Term Memory

Sixth Grade (tie)

Jackson Kennedy - Slam Dunk!

Evan Singh - How Does Age Impact People's Ability to Distinguish Between AI and Human Writing?

Seventh Grade

Lyric DeJesu - Roll Over Beethoven

Eighth Grade

Julian Boccio - The Science Behind Caramel

Overall Winner (tie)

Chase Mahoney - Which Material is Best for Fog Catching?