What's Bruin in Baldwin
May 2023
May 2023
Check out Baldwin Union Free School District's official digital newsletter for the most recent highlights about our schools, innovative curriculum and programs, accolades, acts of kindness, celebrations and more! For more Baldwin UFSD news, visit www.baldwinschools.org and connect with us on social media.
Mindfulness in Baldwin School District
The Wellness Initiative
This year, Baldwin Union Free School District successfully launched the “Wellness Initiative” for all five elementary schools. The program allows for teachers, Ms. Ashley Occhino and Ms. Lee-Ann Burke, to effectively deliver the mindfulness and RULER curriculum—a systemic approach to emotional development. Created by Yale University, RULER stands for Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing and Regulating. Learn more >>
Mindfulness Course
At Baldwin High School, the Mindfulness course taught by health teacher, Ms. April Mosca, focuses on stress management, coping with life’s daily demands, improving self-focus and practicing guided and individual meditation. Most recently, Ms. Mosca conducted “Let's Knock Down our Mental Roadblocks” lesson in mindfulness, where students worked together to combat or ‘knockdown’ anything mentally holding them back. Learn more about mindfulness at the secondary level >>
Meadow Elementary School Gives Back with Gift of Literacy
STEM/Engineering Academy Students Participate in Wind Power Industry Forum
Kwasi Bonsu Wins National Football Foundation “Jay Fiedler” Top Student-Athlete Award
Three Baldwin High School Students Honored by Jewish Community Relations Council
Nassau County Comptroller Recognizes Baldwin High School Students
Junior Achievement NY Features 2022 Student of the Year, Maiya Adolphus
Baldwin Middle School Hosts 2023 Career Week
PBS' MetroFocus Featuring Baldwin UFSD Wins Folio Award
For More on "What's Bruin in Baldwin"
See all of the district's latest news stories on the Baldwin UFSD website at www.baldwinschools.org/news.
Baldwin High School Drone Course
Check out the media coverage on Baldwin High School’s Drone course, where students master the skills needed for basic flight operations of a drone aircraft and drone safety. Baldwin UFSD is among the first school district's in the country to offer such a course at the high school level. Upon completion of the class, students have an opportunity to pursue their FAA certification in drone piloting.
Leaving-to-Learn Excursion Engenders Deeper Learning Experience
As part of their curriculum on weathering and erosion processes and resiliency, Baldwin High School earth science students embarked on a two-day “Leaving to Learn” excursion. Students participated in unique learning experiences at St. George’s Church Cemetery in Hempstead, the dunes, jetties and shores of Long Beach, Hempstead Lake State Park, and Jones Beach Energy and Environmental Center under the direction of their teacher, Mr. Daniel Baxt.
Budget Vote 2023-2024
Tuesday, May 16, 7 AM-10 PM, Baldwin High School
Visit www.baldwinschools.org/budgetinfo for the most up-to-date information.
Baldwin Illuminated: Tuesday, May 16, 8 PM-10 PM, Baldwin High School
Don't miss the chance to see students' artwork and poetry projected onto the building exteriors of Baldwin High School. The district is the first school system to host a projection mapping event/light show like this—you don't want to miss it! Learn more >>
Memorial Day Parade: Monday, May 29, 9:50 AM
Details forthcoming. Families are encouraged to attend!
Parent Academy Workshop - Final Session: Tuesday, May 30, 7 PM, Virtual
Featuring FranklinCovey
View flyer for more information.
Other Upcoming Events
5/15 – Pre-Academies Information Meeting for 7th Grade Families, MS, 6 PM
5/15 – Spring Concert, Middle School, Grade 7, 7:30 PM
5/16 – K-12 Art Exhibit, 6:30 PM; Baldwin Illuminated, 8 PM
5/16 – Board of Education Budget Vote/Election, HS, 7 AM – 10 PM
5/16 – High School Open House, Grade 7 & 8 Parents Only, 9 AM, by RSVP
5/17 – Progress Reports Published to Portal, 4th Marking Period, HS & MS
5/17 – Middle School Open House, Grade 4 Parents, 9 AM, RSVP
5/17 – Spring Concert I, HS, 7:30 PM
5/18 – Student Production, HS, 4 PM
5/19-5/20 – Student Production, HS, 7:30 PM
5/22 – Spring Concert II, HS, 7:30 PM
5/23-6/2 – Grade 8 NYS Science Performance Test
5/23 – Spring Concert, MS, Grade 8, 7:30 PM
5/24 – In Recognition of Excellence Dinner, HS, 7 PM
5/26-5/29 – Schools Closed
5/29 – Memorial Day Parade, 9:50 AM
5/30 – Parent Academy Workshop: Session 3, 7 PM, Virtual
6/1 – HS Regents Exam: US History and Government
6/5 – Grade 8 NYS Science Written Assessment
6/14 – Board of Education Meeting, Honoring Retiring and Newly Tenured Staff, HS, 7 PM
For School-Specific Events and Awareness Days: Check your school's website or newsletter
For the Complete District Calendar: Visit the district website homepage
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