The sixth grade gifted and talented class was involved in a very special journalism unit. In addition to working with a professional editor, the students traveled in small groups to experience several unique and memorable field trips. The students wrote original stories about these experiences as well as other stories from their lives inside and outside of school. Many of these stories will publish in the Kidsday section of Newsday where they will be read by thousands of people across Long Island.
This year, the following people and organizations hosted the students:
Captain Amanda and Captain James Peterson from the Osprey Fishing Fleet in Port Jefferson - The students learned about navigation, oceanography and fishing. They even had the unique opportunity to drive the 75-foot vessel.
Dave Keller and Ralph Collis from Long Island SCUBA in Lindenhurst - The students received more than an hour of equipment and safety instruction and spent more than an hour in the heated pool learning how to properly scuba dive.
Ms. Lainie Litovsky from Lainie's Way, in Port Jefferson - The students and their parents learned about some new and innovative strategic games.
Mr. Don Lawrence and Ms. Gail Mancuso from Mid Island Air Service at MacArthur Airport - The students were able to attend flight school for a day including boarding a corporate jet, touring the tarmac, flying in the training simulator and visiting the control tower to interview the air traffic controllers and U.S. Marshalls.
Mr. Sam Eaton from "The Quantum Eye", a mentalist show, at Theatre 80 in New York City - After this amazing mentalist entertained the students and their parents, they participated in a private interview with Sam in the loft above the theatre. Several of the students and parents were chosen to go on stage during the performance.
Author Jen Calonita - Four six-grade students interviewed this talented writer at the Howell Road School. Ms. Caloita’s latest book, Flunked, takes place at a fairy tale reform school.
Improv-4-Kids at the Broadway Comedy Club in New York - Everyone traveled into the city to watch a performance of this hilarious show. After the show, the students held a private interview with the entire cast.
Makerbot in New York City – The students learned first-hand how to use 3-d printers.
Make Meaning in New York City - Four students participated in a day of crafting including soap-making, candle-making, ceramic painting and desert designs.
The district would like to thank everyone who hosted the students and their parents for providing such a memorable and enjoyable learning experience.
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