The Mighty Dragon
Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School
December 2017
Contact Us:
1 Spur Drive South, Islip Terrace, NY 11752
Telephone: (631) 581-1862 Absentee Line: (631) 581-0969
Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the season of giving is here as well.
This year, we had a very successful turkey feather drive. We raised over $250, which was used to purchase food gift cards. A special thank you to all who gave so generously during this difficult economic time and to Mrs. Merlucci for all of her hard work organizing the initiative. RCK also participated in their third annual Turkey Trot organized by the Student Council. Approximately 12 boxes of boxed and canned food were collected and donated to a local food pantry at St. Peter's Church. The students and faculty jogged together celebrating the act of giving. Even though the weather was poor, we enjoyed the trot inside following the course laid out by our very own Mr. Ruhlig and Mr. Longobardi.
We will be celebrating Computer Science Week December 4th-8th. Learning computer science helps nurture problem-solving skills, logic and creativity. By starting early, students will have a foundation for success in any 21st-century career path. Our students will have the opportunity to participate in “The Hour of Code”. The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. During a scheduled computer class time, students will participate in a form of coding to create movement for a character on the computer.
On behalf of the RCK family, we wish you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season. See you next year when school resumes on Tuesday, January 2, 2018!
Sincerely,
Hillary Bromberg Ed.D.
East Islip Board of Education
President…………...........Jessica Carney
Vice President…….........Philip Montuori, Sr.
Trustee………...…............Steven Behan
Trustee……………….........William Carpluk
Trustee..........................Christopher Zachry
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RCK's Annual Veteran's Day Celebration
RCK's 3rd Annual Turkey Trot
PTA Happenings
Dear Parents and Students,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
The Veterans Day celebration was a moving tribute for all who attended. Veterans were honored with a parade through the halls of RCK as the children applauded and chanted “U.S.A.” to all of our heroes. The cafeteria was decorated with a “HERO WALL” and guests were invited to stay and enjoy a nice breakfast afterwards.
The Turkey Trot was held indoors due to weather but that didn’t stop the children from enjoying the special activity.
Fundraiser orders will be arriving soon, if any orders are seem too big for the student to carry home you will be contacted.
Here’s what’s happening in December:
December 5th & 6th – Holiday Boutique
December 12th - PTA Meeting 9:45am
Thank you for your continued support and have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Tiffany Williams
RCK PTA President
631-431-5045
2017-2018 RCK PTA BOARD MEMBERS:
President: Tiffany Williams tifwilliams35@yahoo.com 631-431-5045
1st Vice President: Karen Quintero kaquint8@gmail.com 631-839-1164
2nd Vice President: Anjie Lewis lewny1@optonline.net
Treasurer: Penny Barbato 917-767-3141
Recording Secretary: Melissa Smith sunflowerchick7@yahoo.com
Corresponding Sec.: Cheryl Rigogliosi abijazz@verizon.net
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December's Patriotic Song
Please take the time to look over the words and join us each morning as we sing and celebrate the great country that we live in!
America
By Neil Diamond
(part of the song)
Everywhere around the world
They’re coming to America
Every time that flag’s unfurled
They’re coming to America
Got a dream to take them there
They’re coming to America
Got a dream they’ve come to share
They’re coming to America
They’re coming to America
They’re coming to America
They’re coming to America
They’re coming to America
Today, today, today,
today, today
My country ‘tis of thee - Today
Sweet land of liberty - Today
Of thee I sing - Today
Of thee I sing - Today
Box Tops for Education!
The Box Tops for Education program has been very successful. Through the Box Tops for Education program, an everyday trip to the grocery store can make a difference for the students at Ruth C. Kinney Elementary. This program allows families to clip the Box Tops coupons, found on hundreds of common grocery items, and send them into school where they will be combined with coupons from other families. Each coupon is worth 10 cents for your school. The dollars add up quickly! The average family purchases more than 100 Box Tops products each year, and 100 Box Tops totals $10 in earnings for our school. Ruth C. Kinney Elementary can earn up to $20,000 per year with your help.
We look forward to another successful year for Ruth C. Kinney and your children! Thank you in advance for your participation.
STEAM Challenge
Students in Mr. Orlando's class worked in groups of 3 to plan and build shelters for pilgrims that could keep their pilgrim dry, warm, and safe. Students tested their designs throughout the process in order to improve upon their shelter. They blew the shelter with a straw to withstand wind, they spritzed the shelter with water to test if it kept the pilgrim family dry, and they placed a full water bottle on the roof to withstand the weight of snow. Great job done by all!
RCK's Winter Concert
Children will be informed in advance about their arrival time and necessary procedures. Our school’s dress code requires each student to wear a white shirt and black pants/skirt. Girls may wear pants if they prefer. No HIGH-HEEL shoes are allowed for safety reasons. We all look forward to this exciting event!
Mrs. Strzelecka, Mrs. Stewart, and Ms. Maniscalco
Monday, Dec 18, 2017, 07:00 PM
East Islip High School, Redmen Street, Islip Terrace, NY, United States
DELAYED OPENINGS AND EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather, which might cause hazardous road conditions, the closing of school will be announced as follows:
WALK (1370 AM, 97.5 FM)
WGBB (1240 AM)
WCTO (94.3 FM)
WHLI (1100 AM)
WBAB (102.3 FM)
WLIX (540 AM)
WBLI (106.1 FM)
TV Channel 12
If it is determined that a One-Hour Delayed Opening is needed, the starting time for RCK will be 10:12 AM The starting time for RCK in the event of a two-hour delay will be 11:12 AM. Please plan accordingly for morning pupil pick-up time, (i.e., buses will be one or two hours later than usual). Dismissal time will remain 3:12 PM. as usual.
Please be reminded, in accordance with East Islip School District Policy, once school is open, it will remain open until all children are picked up or dismissed at 3:12 PM. This policy also pertains to snowstorms and blizzards.
Now that the temperatures are dropping, please send your child in with a coat for recess.
Come support the EJ Autism Foundation
Character Education Virtue of the Month - Cooperation
The school wide book of the month to illustrate our focus on Perseverance will be the story, Pop's Bridge, by Eve Bunting. This book is a historical fiction book about the building of the The Golden Gate Bridge. They said it can't be built, but Robert's father is building it. He's a skywalker--a brave, high-climbing ironworker. A frightening event occurs that makes Robert see that it takes an entire team to accomplish the impossible.