Dream, Live, Fly
As part of their Black History Month studies, Wheeler’s sixth-grade students read about two African American airmen, Bessie Coleman and Barrington Irving, who overcame obstacles and persevered to reach...
View ArticleStudents Celebrate Arbor Day
Planting a tree is the perfect way to celebrate Arbor Day. The entire Howell Road School commemorated this day by adding a Norway Spruce to their Reading Garden and four others to the Howell...
View ArticleRecycled Art Contest Winners
Ms. Lisa Smaldon's fifth-grade class participated in a Recycled Art Contest to showcase their artistic talents and their concern for the environment. The students created unique art projects using...
View ArticleWillow Welcomes Well-Known Storyteller and Artist
The Willow Road PTA sponsored an assembly featuring well- known storyteller and artist Christopher Agostino of Agostino Arts Transformations. During the program, Mr. Agostino selected several students...
View ArticleWillow Road Dancers Earn Bronze Medal
The Willow Road Dance Team demonstrated their impressive dancing talents and competitive spirit during the Dancing Classrooms of Long Island second annual Colors of the Raindow Team Match and Festival...
View ArticleThe Art of Recycling
Students in Lisa Smaldon's fifth-grade class at Wheeler Avenue School had the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and recycling skills by participating in a Recycled Art Contest. The students...
View ArticleBudget Passed
The 2013-2014 Budget Passed YES: 1027 NO:550 TOTAL VOTES: 1577 Trustee Elections: Mr. DiSibio reelected. Mrs. Pomerantz elected
View ArticleValley Stream Schools Thank Sen. Skelos for Science Tools
Willow Road and James A. Dever elementary schools welcomed New York State Sen. Dean Skelos to see firsthand how students are using the new microscopes, Smart Boards and computer software for which he...
View ArticleMr. Jacob's Class Investigates Ants!
Mr. Guy Jacob’s fifth grade class conducted an ant investigation. Students were provided with a field trip guide and watched a Brainpop video about ants. Using magnifying glasses, they looked for ants...
View ArticleAstonishing Transformation
The third grade students at the Wheeler Avenue School witnessed the astonishing transformation from catterpillar to butterfly. The cross curriculum interdisplinary approach to learning took place as...
View ArticleField Day Fun for Everyone
Sixth-grade students at Willow Road School showed their school pride and competitive spirit as they participated in their field day event. Nancy Sferrazza’s, Mary Danna’s and Maria Romeo's sixth-grade...
View ArticleStudent Publication Reaches Milestone
This year, the Wheeler Squealer celebrates its 25th anniversary! The newsletter is the voice of the Wheeler Avenue School student body and provides a unique venue for student publication. Under the...
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