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Earth Day Art Awards
In celebration of Earth Day, our students from Verne W. Critz Elementary School were invited to participate in Brookhaven National Laboratory's annual "Your Environment" Art contest through the guidance of their art teacher, Mr. Joseph A. Vasso.  The goal of the contest was to raise awareness about the importance of environmental stewardship and sustainability.  Our school had 21 students chosen as winners.  Of these 21 winners, Madison Steedman was chosen as a first place winner.        

The Fun Run
The Fun Run is a mile run which is a component of the Physical Fitness Test and part of the Physical Education curriculum in the South Country Central School District.   Students prepare for the mile run by progressively increasing their jogging time.  Children are encouraged to measure themselves, making a mental note how far they run in a set amount of time. That time is increased over the weeks prior to the actual timed mile run. Prior to the fun run the children have the opportunity to run a timed practice mile. Historically, most children run a faster mile when there is competition, as in the fun run. Whichever of the two is their best score, that time will be used for the fitness test. We discuss the difference in time vs. place finish. A person can improve both time and place; improve time but not place; or place but not improve time. The goal is for each child to improve his/her own time, just as adults do when they run in road races.

For more information and the schedule for the Fun Run click the link below:
Fun Run Information letter in English
Fun Run Information letter in Spanish


Fire Safety Award

Mrs. Cardinale’s class received a surprise award from the Hagerman Fire Department. The firefighters were very thankful for the book of matches that the students made. It showed many fire safety tips learned during their trip to the Fire House. Firefighter Valentino along with another firefighter presented the award to the class. The children were so proud. Everyone’s bucket was full in room nine.

Hearts For Haiti
The recent earthquake has devastated Haiti.  Many families are now homeless and are in dire need of food, water, shelter and medical care.  At Verne W. Critz we would like to show our concern and support by spreading the character trait of caring, with monetary donations for our “Hearts For Haiti” fundraiser.   We will send all monetary donations for Haiti to the UNICEF organization.  Please complete the heart and return it with your monetary donation by February 12th.

Thank you in advance for your monetary donations on behalf of the Character Education Committee and the entire faculty and student body of Verne W. Critz.  All hearts that are returned will be displayed on our “Hearts For Haiti” bulletin board.

“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”  -    John Wesley

Math Assessments
The Third Grade Math Assessment will be given Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4th. Make ups will be provided on Thurs, March 5th and Friday, March 6th.
 


VWC student plays a role in the High School Play
Isabelle Palladino a kindergarten student at Verne W. Critz Elementary School recently played the role of Gretl in the "Sound of Music" play.  This musical production was performed for the public on February 5th and 6th.  All the third grade students in the district were invited to view a special dress rehearsal performance on Wednesday, February 4th.   
                      
   
 


Fire Safety Poster Contest
The students created posters demonstrating their understanding of fire safety.  The Hagerman Fire Department selected a winning poster from each grade level which created a clear message and picture about fire safety.  The students received a trophy for their winning poster.  



 

 


School Bus Safety Poster Contest Winners
We are very proud of three Verne W. Critz Elementary students who placed first, second and third in the Suffolk County School Bus Safety Poster contest.  After placing first in Suffolk County, Jamie Benavides then had her poster entered in the Albany contest where she placed first in New York State.  Ransy Simmons placed second in the Suffolk County contest and Ally Solina placed third
 


The South Country Central School District has adopted the CHARACTER COUNTS! Character education program.  The CHARACTER COUNTS! program addresses the following six character traits: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.  As part of this initiative, we are asking your help in creating a Good Character “Rainbow Fish”.  Our “fish” will be displayed in the main hallway of the school.  Our goal is to recognize and reinforce good character. In doing so, we will watch the body of the fish become the colors of the six character pillars.  Click here for a form for teacher, staff and parents to nominate any Verne W. Critz student who exemplifies any of the six character traits.

 
 

Verne W. Critz Elementary School   185 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, NY  11772   (631) 730-1675


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