JANUARY 16, 2020 • THE VILLAGE BEACON RECORD • PAGE A11
School News
Rocky Point Union Free School District
Shoreham-Wading River Central School District
From left, Tobiassen and McLoughlin are honored by Superintendent Scott O’Brien and the principals of the elementary and middle schools, respectively. Photo from RPUFSD
Rocky Point Duo Honored for Dedication to Students
Two Rocky Point school district staff members who both retired at the end of 2019 were honored for more than 40 years of collective service to the students of the district at a recent board of education meeting. Linda Tobiassen, a teacher’s aide at Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School, was lauded by Principal Virginia Gibbons as integral to the
success of students at the school in her role as coach, friend and cheerleader and someone they regularly look up to for her kindness. Michela McLoughlin, who served as an assistant in the main office at Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School, was cited for her daily administrative support and sense of humor by JAE Principal Linda Murphy.
Wading River School student Cameron Giacomin and Principal Louis Parrinello. Photo from SWRCSD
Trading Places: Third-Grader Takes Leadership Reins at Wading River School
Wading River School Principal Louis Parrinello recently left his office in the very capable hands of Cameron Giacomin, who was selected to serve his school as principal for the day. A third-grader, Cameron had a busy day that began with greeting all the students in the morning. From there, he led the building in the daily announcements, assisted in
organizing the fifth-grade concert, helped pick future Books of the Month for the next school year and had some input on potential new club ideas for the 2020-2021 school year. His agenda and packed day gave him an authentic behind-the-scenes look at what goes on behind the principal’s desk and daily responsibilities.
SWR boys varsity lacrosse team. Photo from SWRCSD From left, back: elementary teacher’s aide Susan Dzenkowski, guidance counselor Adamski, parent Christina Curtin and Assistant Principal Vivien Leary introduce students to the activity paths at the school. Photo from RPUFSD
RP Elementary Installs Physical Activity Paths Rocky Point Union Free School District Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School students are hopping, skipping and jumping in three newly designated rooms that house activity paths. The custom sensory paths help students get out of their seats and stay active during the school day as they are challenged by exercises and activities, including wall push-ups, a crab walk, leapfrog, yoga poses and more. Funded by the Rocky Point Eagles Education Coalition and the PTA, the pathways address,
among other things, motor coordination and hand-eye coordination, which both have a major impact on classroom skills. They are opportunities for students to take some time to refocus and use different brain stimulations through physical activity and so hit their reset button. “When students have opportunities for some simple movements during the day, even just for a few minutes, they get to go back to their classroom lessons ready to learn some more,” said guidance counselor Jamie Adamski.
SWR Honors 2019 Lacrosse State Champs
The Shoreham-Wading River Central School District boys varsity lacrosse team were honored with their championship rings in a recent ceremony held at Shoreham-Wading River High School, which celebrated the team’s 2019 Class C State Championship. “The school district congratulates the 39 team members who shared in their efforts and the teamwork that will carry well beyond the lacrosse field,” Mark Passamonte, the district’s athletic director said. The lacrosse members include Xavier Arline, Declan Beran, Owen Beran,
Ryan Betcher, Nick Cacciola, Steve Cain, Brett Callagy, Anthony Cimino, Francisco Cortes, William Cutinella, Liam Daly, Brendan Donnelly, Aidan Drost, John Erb, Garrett Frost, Collin Gordon, Zachary Gregorek, Alec Gregorek, Gavin Gregorek, Ryan Herr, Trevor Kessel, Tyler Kitchen, Jeffrey Lachenmeyer, Robert Marigliano, Jake Meeker, Daniel Mercado, Cristian Mercado, Sean Miller, Will Miller, Raphael Roa, Joshua Sagat, Johnny Schwarz, Tyler Schwarz, David Tedesco, Robbie Troyano, Chris Visintin, Dominick Visintin, Jake Whitney and Jake Wilson.