BHS Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts Student
Invitational
5/7/13
Suzette Fandale, Chairperson of the Art Department
at South Country Central School District, is pleased
to announce that several students exhibited work at
the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts Student
Invitational recently. The following students placed
in the show:
1st place: Meaghan Barry, Annika
Johnson and Amelia Vietch, Fashion Funk,
mixed media, Sculpture
2nd place: Artie LaBranche, Panda,
pastel, Drawing
2nd place: Erika Lomuto, Artisans,
etching, Drawing
3rd place: Megan Cassidy, First Floor,
mixed media
Bellport High School students Amanda Gillim, Casey
Leach, Anna Meyer, Rachel Saur and Emily Sears also
exhibited work in the show.
BHS NYS Art Teachers Association Project
5/7/13
Bellport High School art students recently
participated in the New York Art Teachers
Association Portfolio Project. The Portfolio Project
is an initiative of NYSATA that was developed in
cooperation with the New York State Education
Department. The student portfolios provide evidence
of understanding and student learning in the visual
arts. Bellport High School students ranked in the
“Distinguished” category which is the highest honor
that they can earn. Ms. Lisa Conk, Art Teacher at
Bellport High School, organized the event for the
students.
BHS LI Best Young
Artist
4/19/13
Bellport High School is proud to announce senior,
Megan Cassidy’s, acceptance into the Heckscher
Museum’s Long Island’s Best Young Artists 2013.
Megan’s Red Sun, mixed media, was one of 80 pieces
chosen for this prestigious show.
The three-week student exhibition, March 30-April
21, 2013, features work by art students in grades 9
through 12 from public and private schools
throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Museum
educators work in partnership with art teachers from
participating schools to hold the only juried art
exhibition on Long Island that offers high school
students the opportunity to show their work in the
museum.
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Howard Koenig; Art
Teacher, Lisa Conk; artist, Megan Cassidy;
Art Teacher, Brandon Payne & Art Department
Chairperson, Suzette Fandale
celebrate at the opening reception held Saturday,
April 6th in Huntington
Brookhaven Artists Display Work At The SCALA Show
4/19/13
Ten Brookhaven Elementary artists recently had work
displayed at the “Children’s Show” presented by the
Suffolk County Art Leaders Association at the Old
Town Hall in Babylon. The paintings, all
watercolors, showed a variety of subjects and the
artists were all third grade students. Below is a
list of the artists along with the titles of their
work:
Donovan Edmondson Shark
Attacks
Leo Magnolia Box of Colors
Curren Johnsen Nature
Shauntay Poulson A Busy Street
Tamara Ortiz A Picnic
Jaylynn Street Outdoors
Jacob Palange Restaurant
Margaret Fuentes A Family of Birds
Matthew Ritter City
Tyler Krompier The Forest
District Wide
Career Fair
4/10/13
The Bellport High School Guidance Department will be
holding the Second Annual District Wide Career Fair
on Tuesday, April 16th at 7pm in the East Commons at
Bellport High School. All students and their
parent’s grades 6-12 are invited to the high school
to take part in this exciting event! Local business
professionals will be volunteering their time to
talk to all parents and students about their
careers. There will also be local businesses looking
to hire students for jobs for this summer! The
Guidance Counselors will also be holding several
informative workshops throughout the event with
topics such as “Interview Skills for Today’s High
School Student” and “How to Search for your Dream
Career, From Middle School to High School". We hope
to see you there. If you have any questions please
contact the School to Career Counselor, Mrs. Jenna
Restivo, at 730-1660.
LI
Museum COLORS Student Exhibition
3/27/13
Ms. Suzette Fandale, Chairperson of Art, is proud to
announce that students in the South Country School
District had the opportunity to exhibit their work
at the Long Island Museum COLORS Student Exhibition.
Art students from Kreamer Street Elementary School,
Brookhaven Elementary School, Frank P. Long School
and Bellport High School joined other student
artists from across Long Island in this wonderful
exhibit. The opening reception was held on Sunday,
March 10th in Stony Book where our young artists had
the chance to show off their artwork to their
family, friends and community.
The artists include:
Kate Higgins - Kreamer Street Elementary School
Faye Licciardi - Kreamer Street Elementary School
Wendy Villatoro - Brookhaven Elementary School
Miranda Gonzalez - Brookhaven Elementary School
Jackson Hill - Frank P. Long Intermediate School
Juliana Lewkowski - Frank P. Long Intermediate
School
Casey Leach - Bellport High School
Alexis Propfe - Bellport High School
Pictured is Juliana Lewkowski from
Pictured is Kreamer Street Elementary
Frank P. Long Intermediate School
School Art Teacher, Marianne McCann,
and artist, Kate Higgins
Pictured
is Frank P. Long Art Teacher, Sandy Albano, and
artist, Jackson Hill
BHS Students Exhibit Work at The Parrish Art Museum
3/20/13
Art students from Bellport High School had the
opportunity to exhibit work at the Parrish Art
Museum’s Annual High School Show. 15 students from
the High School exhibited work amongst students from
other East End Townships in various mediums
including computer graphics, photography, drawing
and painting.
The Art Department is pleased to announce that
Chanel Hernandez won an Award of Excellence in
Photography for her digital photograph titled Stare.
Pictured: Chanel Hernandez
Pictured are BHS students at the artists
reception held on Saturday, March 2nd at the Parrish
Museum:
Megan Cassidy, Erica Lomuto, Rachel Saur, Casey
Leach and Chanel Hernandez.
(Other BHS students that particiated
are Artie LaBranche, Howie Meyer, Anna Meyers,
Courtney Wickline, Emily Sears, Amelia Veitch,
Dakota Haraden, Amanda Gillim, Andy Torres and Ivan
Maran).
VWC Aboriginal Art
Day
3/18/13
Ms. Suzette Fandale, Art Department Chairperson of
the South Country Central School District, announced
that Verne Critz Primary School students were
treated to an Aboriginal Art day with visiting
artist, Chris Pitkin. Mr. Pitkin, a native
Australian, spoke about the Aboriginal culture and
even played an authentic didgeridoo to the
children’s delight. The students learned how to
‘dot’ paint using authentic Aboriginal symbols to
tell their stories. The children were very excited
to learn this art technique and continued to employ
it through the next week. Their works were on
exhibit at the first annual Multi-Cultural Evening
at the Verne Critz Primary School. This educational
experience provided valuable enrichment for all its
participants including the principal, Dr. Munisteri!
Sincere gratitude goes to the South Country
Education Fund Committee for sponsoring this event.
Pictured:
Jake Orenstein (sitting) and Evan Virno of Mr.
Petit's 3rd grade class experience the art of
Aboriginal painting.
BMS Story
Faces Presentation
3/18/13
Eighth grade students from Bellport Middle School
were treated to an assembly program of the Story
Faces presentation by artist, author and
storyteller, Christopher Agostino. Christopher
Agostino is both a visual and performing artist,
combining these arts in his signature Story Faces
performances, in which he brings stories to life
through painted faces. The students learned how
story telling using symbolism and imagery can
transform a face and make it more expressive. The
children were very excited to learn and hear
Christopher Agostino’s stories and to incorporate it
into their own mask assignment. It was also a
wonderful way to end the mask assignment for some of
the students. The student’s works will be on exhibit
at the annual Art Show held in the Bellport Middle
School during May. This educational experience
provided valuable enrichment for all its
participants. I am grateful to the Students 4 Art
Committee and the South Country Education Foundation
board for sponsoring this event.
Pictured left to right:
Back row: Cameron McCavanagh, Nicole Danvers, Nagid
Jones, Armond Keeley, Jake Gennusa
Bottom row: Amberly Rappa, Kaitlyn Fiedrich, Isabel
Frits, Matthew Pfisterer
South Haven
2nd Quarter Awards
3/15/13
South Haven School, in Brookhaven, recently held an
awards ceremony for the second quarter. Njemile
Fennell was awarded the Citizenship Award, T’monie
Bullock the Perfect Attendance Award, Vanessa Flores
the Highest Grade Point Average Award and Maritza
Argueta the Most Improved Award.
Pictured are:
T’monie Bullock, Vanessa Flores, Maritza Argueta &
Njemile Fennell
BHS Ocean
Bowl Competition
3/15/13
Mr. Tim Hogan, Principal of Bellport High School, is
pleased to announce that this years’ Bellport High
School Ocean Bowl Team recently competed in The Bay
Scallop Bowl, a regional competition of the National
Ocean Sciences Bowl. This annual event was hosted by
the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at
Stony Brook University. Bellport High School
students reached their highest place since competing
in this most prestigious event. Under the expert
tutelage of Mr. William Corbett, Science teacher at
Bellport High School, the students competed in a
grueling day long competition.
Pictured from left to
right:
Connor Cipp, Katrina Lastra, Olivia Gassner,
Kristina Foley & Sajid Hossain
Family Math Day!
3/6/13
South Country School District is bringing back
Family Math Day - Wild About Math! This day will
celebrate math though grades Pre-K - 5 on March 16th
at Bellport Middle School. Students will be involved
with Estimation Stations, two fun class sessions, as
well as an exciting jump rope show by Mark
Rothstein. This day is guaranteed to be a great
time! All 5th grade students at Frank P. Long School
participated in the Family Math Day logo contest,
under the direction of Mrs. Sandy Albano. Donelle
Cepeda, a student in Ms. Huey and Mr. Freda’s class
won the logo contest. He has designed a logo that
will be used to acknowledge the day! Congratulations
Donelle! Please look for registration forms coming
home with your children. Registration fills up
quickly so sign up FAST!
Click below for the Family Math Day Registration Form...
(English Version)
(Spanish
Version)
Mock
"Intruder Drill" at BHS
3/6/13
The Suffolk County Police Department will be
conducting a mock “Intruder Drill” at Bellport High
School on Saturday, April 6, 2013. In preparation
for this drill, the entire Bellport High School will
be closed to the public. Emergency personnel and
emergency vehicles will be in the area throughout
the entire day. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to call 730-1535.
President Obama Introduces Brookhaven Students to
Presidents Washington and Lincoln
2/25/13
In honor of Presidents Day, students in Mr. Kevin
Glynn’s third grade class were treated to personal
introductions to former presidents, George
Washington and Abraham Lincoln by America’s current
president, Barack Obama. President Obama, played by
physical education teacher, Sean Chavious,
introduced the former presidents along with
Brookhaven mascot “Bucky Beaver”, played by teacher
Jill Carrabus. In a playful, scripted exchange of
questions and answers that included the third
graders themselves, President Washington, played by
physical education teacher, Gregory Prush, and
President Lincoln, played by Mr. Glynn, shared facts
about themselves and highlights of their
presidencies.
BHS SC Art
Leaders Association Student Show
2/25/13
Ms. Suzette Fandale, Art Chairperson of the South Country Central
School District, was proud to have artwork displayed from Megan
Cassidy, Artie LaBranche, Sarah Barry and Dakota Haraden, of
Bellport High School, recently at the Suffolk County Art Leaders
Association Student Show in Babylon Village. Dakota Haraden was
awarded special recognition for Morgan Freeman, graphite on paper.
Pictured from left to right:
Artie LaBranche, Megan Cassidy, Dakota Haraden & Sarah Barry
BHS
Art League of Long Island 6th Annual Exhibit
2/22/13
Bellport High School’s AP Studio Art students had the opportunity to
exhibit work at The Art League of Long Island’s 6th Annual Go APE
(Advanced Placement Exhibition). The show featured work by Long
Island's High School AP Art students.
Megan Cassidy, Amanda Gillim and Erica Lomuto were among 114
talented students from 34 Long Island High Schools to exhibit work.
The work was on display at the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery from January
12th - January 20th with the Artist Reception on Sunday, January
20th.
Congratulations and good luck to our art students as we begin our
show season.
Bellport High
School Parrish Art Museum
2/22/13
Art students at Bellport High School had the once in a lifetime
opportunity to meet and speak with local artist, Malcolm Morley, at
the new Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill. On Wednesday, January 9th,
Mr. Morley met the students at the Parrish to discuss his exhibit,
Malcolm Morley: Painting, Paper, Process.
Mr. Morley’s exhibit consisted of some 50 works that includes
diverse images such as beach scenes, knights in armor, WWII flying
aces and a motor cross driver jumping through a ring of fire. He
discussed his career as an artist as well as his life experiences
that inspire his artwork.
Students were encouraged by Mr. Morley’s words of wisdom and his
heartfelt and thought provoking discussion.
Like Us on Facebook!
2/7/13
The South Country Central School District has launched its newly
created Facebook page! If you are a social networker, you now have
an opportunity to follow the District on Facebook. We are looking
forward to using this new tool as yet another way to communicate
with our students, parents and community members. If you are a
current Facebook user you can now sign up to follow the South
Country Central School District. Click the Facebook icon at the very
top of the home page as well as at the bottom and "Like" our new
page!
www.Facebook.com/SouthCountryCentralSchoolDistrict
Artist Elizabeth Lee
Visits BRK
2/5/13
Brookhaven Elementary
students and staff were recently treated by a visit from East
Setauket artist, Elizabeth Lee, at the invitation of art teacher,
Mrs. Procida. During her visit, Ms. Lee shared her personal vision
on “supporting each other and working together”. Mr. Glynn’s third
grade class had the opportunity to see her wonderful artwork and ask
her questions about how they were created. Each student was then
invited to print one of her printing plates and was given a
beautiful bookmark created especially for them. The artwork is
currently on display outside of Mrs. Procida’s art room. Thank you
so much, Ms. Lee, for a very inspiring afternoon!
National Wear Red Day
2/5/13
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of National Wear Red Day,
staff members of Central Office from the South Country Central
School District participated in the yearly recognition of heart
disease in women. Wearing red on February 1st signified awareness
that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women causing 1 in 3
deaths each year and red is the color of our hearts. Since the first
National Wear Red Day 10 years ago, tremendous strides have been
made in the fight against heart disease in women. Learn more at
http://wearredday.goredforwomen.org.
Pictured above:
Back row (left to right):
Karen Horoszewski, Cathy Barone, Patty Alfano, Bridgette Meyer,
Jamie Johnson, Dr. Howard Koenig, Superintendent, Kristine Rausch,
Michele Bicknese, Christine Johnson, Alice Villano
Middle row (left to right):
Cristina Gennusa, Lorraine Beals, Barbara Nagle, Linda Rozzi,
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum/Instruction/Technology,
Cathy Bagley
Front row (left to right):
Cathy Napoli, Sara Cioffaletti, Courtney Davis, MaryBeth Briggs
Not pictured is Nita Webb
Bellport Middle School International Club Clothing Drive
2/1/13
The Bellport Middle School International Club recently completed its
annual clothing drive. Many coats, hats, gloves, pants and shirts
were collected and given to the Eastern Farm Workers Association,
which in turn will distribute these items to residents of the South
Country Central School District.
The Bellport International Club is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th
grade students who attend Bellport Middle School. This club
heightens student awareness of other cultures and ethnic
backgrounds.
Pictured are (from left to right):
Club Advisor: Ms. Kimberly Rodriguez, Club Members: Mariya Zahid,
Destinee Lopez, Stephen LiVigni and Leo Bouzi
South Haven 1st
Quarter Awards 2012-2013
1/17/13
South Haven School in the South Country School District recently
presented awards for the first marking period of the 2012-2013
school year. Mr. Bruce Muro, Assistant Principal, was pleased to
present Darius Trent with the Citizenship Award, Ashley Ramirez with
the Perfect Attendance Award and Njemile Fennell with the Highest
GPA Award. Mr. Muro is very proud of his student’s accomplishments.
Pictured from left to right are:
Njemile Fennell, Ashley Ramirez and Darius Trent
Shulamith Koenig Presentation to Bellport High School
1/17/13
Shulamith Koenig, a human
rights activist and artist, visited Bellport High School to speak
with students in AP Social Studies and Art classes. Ms. Koenig is
the founding president of the People’s Movement for Human Rights
Learning. She has worked all over the world and helped improve the
lives of thousands of people. During the assembly, Ms. Koenig
impressed upon the students that the future was through human rights
for all people and that one should always “recognize the humanity of
others as your own.” After an inspiring presentation the art
students had the opportunity to participate in a workshop where Ms.
Koenig spoke about her sculptures. Her materials are industrial
molds that date back to the 1800’s. After cleaning the pieces, Ms.
Koenig sculpts them into beautiful abstract forms. “Art is only of
value if it is lived” were her words of wisdom to the young artists.
Ms. Koenig generously has donated her sculpture White Phoenix to
Bellport High School where it will remind students of her incredible
and worthy message.
Bellport
High School 2012 Wall of Fame Inductees
1/17/13
Bellport High School is proud
to announce the 2012 Wall of Fame Inductees. The 3 extraordinary
gentlemen inducted are all graduates of Bellport High School who
went above and beyond. Below is a brief bio on each...
TROY CONQUEST
Troy Conquest, a 1983 graduate of
Bellport High School, was an outstanding three sport athlete playing
basketball, track and football. Troy had the privilege of being
coached by his father, John Conquest, Assistant Principal of
Bellport High School and Long Island Sports Hall of Fame inductee.
Troy was awarded a full football scholarship to attend the
University of Maine, and then went on to be Bellport’s first pro
football player with the Hamburg Silver Eagles while serving as a
Marine Security Guard in the United States Consulate in Hamburg,
Germany.
Troy has overcome a very physically challenging illness that has
changed his life, in his own words, “for the better”. After leaving
a New England rehabilitation center he used his will to compete to
participate in powerlifting competitions and bench press
championships. Having been selected to attend a paralympic academy
at a navy base in Rhode Island, Troy trained and played ping pong,
rowing, floor volleyball, shot put and disc, javelin and archery.
JONATHAN CUMMING
Jonathan Cumming, a 1977 graduate of
Bellport High School, was active in many phases of the music program
including band, jazz-rock ensemble, choir and orchestra pit. He also
participated in the Students for Environmental Quality Club, and was
a member of the National Honor Society. Jonathan received his B.S.
in Biology from The College of William and Mary, M.S. in Forest
Science from the University of New Hampshire, and Ph.D. in Natural
Resources from Cornell University. Dr. Cumming is a Professor of
Biology at West Virginia University (WVU) where his research
investigates the complex interactions between plant roots and soils,
and how these relationships are modified by symbiotic mycorrhizal
fungi. Dr. Cumming has taught a variety of courses, including
Environmental Biology, Plant Physiology, Water and nutrient
Relations of Plants, and Preparing Future Faculty. As a result of
his dedication to teaching on environmental topics, he was named the
Eberly College Outstanding Teacher (2002), WVU Foundation
Outstanding Teacher (2003), National Academy of Sciences Education
Fellow for Teaching in the Life Sciences (2008), and most recently
was selected to serve as a Partnership for Undergraduate Life
Sciences Education Fellow (2012) on a national movement to reform
biology education nationally.
SULLIVAN PALERMO
Sullivan Palermo is a 1943 graduate of
Bellport High School. He was a member of the 83rd Air Group off the
USS Essex in the US Navy during WWII. Sullivan flew 17 combat
missions, earned 3 Air Medals, and flew 2 flights locating Prisoner
of War Camps and dropped supplies to them. After returning to the
states in 1947, he joined Hagerman Fire Department. Sullivan was
elected to the South Country Board of Education in 1969, serving as
President, Vice President and Chairman of the Building Committee.
During his career he was manager of Glover Gas, President of Long
Island Propane Gas Association, Vice President of Miami Gas
Association, Co-Chairman of Florida Propane Gas and Safety
Committee, General Manager of Coastal Gas Delray Beach, formed
Atlantic Propane, and was the President of Palm Beach County Propane
Gas Association.
Mr. Sullivan has five children, nine grandchildren and 4
great-grandchildren.
If you know somebody who is a
distinguished graduate and deserves to be nominated for the Wall of
Fame, please
click here for more information.
Third Annual Caroling Trip to Bell Haven Nursing Home
1/17/13
On Friday, December 14, 2012,
three teachers brought thirty-nine Bellport High School students on
a walking field trip at the end of the school day to spread holiday
cheer to some of our local elderly community members. This is the
third year in a row that some of the Bellport High School club
advisors brought students on this caroling trip.
Some members of the Future Teacher of America Club, the Italian Club
and Key Club joined along with three club advisors, Mrs. Plain
(Future Teachers of America), Mrs. Hines (Italian Club), Mr. Gauler
(Key Club) walked from the Bellport High School to the Bell Haven
Nursing home to sing holiday carols for the residents of the
facility. It was truly a heartwarming experience for all involved.
The club members felt that it is important to give back to the
community and show respect and appreciation to the elder members of
their civic. The faculty at Bellport High School feels that it is
vital that students give back to the community in which they reside.
Organizing activities such as this one is an excellent way for the
faculty and students to provide community service.
Bellport
Middle School Breast Cancer Awareness
12/17/12
Mr. Robert McIntyre, Athletic Director for the South Country School
District, is proud to announce that the Bellport Middle School
Football team designated their October 19, 2012 game against William
Floyd to Breast Cancer Awareness. The players on this 7th and 8th
grade team canvassed friends and family members to sponsor them by
making a donation to help fight breast cancer. By the end of the
2012 season the team collected an amazing $5,000.00 and proudly
presented the American Cancer Society with their donation. The team
and their community minded spirit were coached by Glen McAvoy, Jerry
O’Hara and Nick Paolillo.
Ten South Country String Students Selected to the 2013 Long Island
String Festival
11/27/12
The Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) announced the
selection of ten South Country School District String musicians to
perform with the 2013 LISFA String Orchestras. The LISFA festival
consists of string orchestras at the elementary, middle school,
junior high and high school level and features the finest string
musicians in Suffolk Country. Students are selected based upon
scores from performances at the NYSSMA Spring Solo and Ensemble
Festival, held last April, and upon recommendations submitted by the
South Country string faculty.
The elementary and middle school participants will attend rehearsals
at Northport High School on Friday, January 18th and Saturday,
January 19th. Their festival concert will be presented on Sunday,
January 20th at 1:00p.m. in the Northport High School auditorium.
Members of the Junior High and High School Division will rehearse at
Ward Melville High School on Friday and Saturday, February 1st and
2nd. The festival will culminate with a public concert presented on
Sunday, February 3rd at 1:00 p.m. in the Ward Melville High School
auditorium.
In all, four students were chosen from Bellport High School, three
from the Middle School and three from Frank P. Long. Congratulations
to each of these fine musicians for representing themselves and
their school district at such a prestigious event!
South Country LISFA members are:
High School Division (Grades 10-12):
Aidan Lundstrom Violin Bellport HS
Elizabeth O'Connor Violin Bellport HS
Patrick Rojas Cello Bellport HS
Junior High Division (Grades 8-9):
Carissa Erickson Viola Bellport HS
Lili Salcedo-Watson Cello Bellport MS
Middle School Division (Grades 6-7):
Grace Armann Violin Bellport MS
Deasha Loftin Violin Bellport MS
Elementary Division (Grade 5):
Kayzjah Charles Bass Frank P. Long
Jacob Livigni Violin Frank P. Long
Luca Scharpf Bass Frank P. Long
Evan Honce
signs "National Letter of Intent"
11/19/12
Robert
McIntyre, Athletic Director of the South Country Central School
District, is pleased to announce that Evan Honce has signed his
“National Letter of Intent”. Evan will be attending Franklin Pierce
University in New Hampshire and continuing his athletic career in
baseball. Evan’s athletic talent and academic achievements have
earned him an athletic scholarship and academic grants. Among those
on hand at a congratulatory ceremony held in the Bellport High
School library were Evan’s parents, Cheryl and Ken Honce, Bellport
Varsity Baseball Coach, Coach Batewell, and Principal, Tim Hogan.
Pictured from left to right:
Robert McIntyre, Athletic Director, Coach Batwell, Evan Honce and
Principal, Tim Hogan
Brookhaven Elementary School - Sam's Club Teacher Appreciation
Program
11/13/12
Mr. Travis Davey, Principal of Brookhaven Elementary School, is
proud to announce that Sam’s Club recognized the teachers at
Brookhaven Elementary School through their Teacher Appreciation
Program. Breakfast and refreshments for the entire staff were
provided at a recent ceremony. In addition, 20 random teachers were
selected to receive $50.00 gift cards from Sam’s Club. The Teacher
Appreciation Program recognizes teachers for their hard work and
dedication. Once a year the employees of Sam’s Club select one local
elementary school to honor. Nicole McMillian, Membership Assistant
Manager, and Jessica King, representative from Sam’s Club, attended
the breakfast and made the presentations.
Fall, 2012 E-Newsletter 
The
Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology is proud to
announce the first in a quarterly series of
"e-Newsletters", designed to provide our community and staff with
ongoing information about curricular and instructional initiatives
happening around our District. Please
click here
to read the Fall 2012 edition.
Virtual Backpack
In an effort to
enhance communication with students, parents, and the community, the
South Country School District encourages all families to use our "
Virtual Backpack", a helpful feature on our website. Click here to
get all of the school notices online to keep you informed!
LIVE HW Help!
 Do you need
help understanding a topic in math, science, reading, writing or
social studies? Suffolk County Public Libraries are offering
to students Kindergarten through 12th grade the opportunity to brush up
on their school work, for free! Simply go to
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enter your grade, subject and HW topic and you will be connected
with a live tutor. They also have a writing lab that gives feedback
on essays and book reports. Students taking PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP or
other state standardized tests can also be tutored. Live academic
assistance is available daily from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. (excluding
holidays).
Bellport High School Musicians Selected For
2012 All-County Music Festival
10/5/12
 Eleven Bellport High School musicians were chosen to
participate in the 2012 High School All-County Music
Festival. The Suffolk Chapter of the New York State
Council of Administrators of Music Education
(NYSCAME) and the Suffolk Music Educators’
Association (SCMEA) sponsor this event jointly.
Bellport has representatives in all four performing
groups: the All-County Band, Mixed Chorus, Women’s
Chorus and Symphony Orchestra. Over 14 hours of
rehearsals will culminate in a concert performance
at Northport High School on Friday, November 16th.
Selections were made based upon each student’s
NYSSMA Solo Festival rating and nominations
submitted by school music teachers last June. This
festival recognizes Suffolk’s most accomplished high
school music students in grades 11 and 12.
Representing Bellport are:
All-County Band:
Julia Bellante Clarinet
All-County Mixed Chorus:
Morell Brown Tenor I
Katherine Halliwell Soprano I
George Holmes Tenor II
Catherine Hummel Soprano II
Victoria Lamoureux Soprano II
All-County Women’s Chorus:
Gina-Marie Falk Soprano I
Madeline Mojallali Soprano II
All-County Symphony Orchestra:
Emily Hoff Flute
Elizabeth O’Connor Violin
Patrick Rojas Cello
Bellport High School Musicians Selected For 2012 All-State
Performing Ensembles
10/5/12
The selection committees for the 2012 New York State Music Conference
selected six Bellport High School musicians to perform at this year’s
All-State NYSSMA Winter Music Conference. The festival and Conference
will take place in Rochester, NY, beginning Thursday, November 29 and
ending Sunday, December 3. Two days of concert performances will be held
at the renowned Eastman Theater of the Eastman School of Music.
Each of these students received a perfect score (A+, 100) from state
adjudicators on their solo performances at last spring’s NYSSMA Solo
Festival held at Longwood Junior High School on April 27 and 28.
Bellport High School All-State musicians include:
Elizabeth O’Connor Violin String Orchestra
Gina-Marie Falk Soprano I Chorus (alt.)
Emily Hoff Flute Symphonic Band (alt.)
Catherine Hummell Soprano II Chorus (alt.)
Victoria Lamoureux Soprano II Chorus (alt.)
Madeline Mojallali Soprano II Chorus (alt.)
Each student was notified of their acceptance to the All-State Music
Conference by mail in late August. They are one of 900 other NYS student
musicians selected to perform in one of the eight prestigious All-State
performing ensembles. This represents a remarkable achievement, as there
were approximately 4,500 students that auditioned statewide for a
position in the All-State Music Festival. Performing ensembles include
the All-State Band, Wind Ensemble, Mixed Chorus, Women’s Chorus,
Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, Instrumental and Vocal Jazz
Ensemble. South Country had approximately 25 high school students
audition for All-State last spring.
The music department is very proud to have Liza, Gina-Marie, Emily,
Catherine, Victoria and Madeline represent Bellport High School and the
South Country Central School District at this highly celebrated event!
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