Girl Scouts Brownie Troop 2600, comprised of 20 third graders who attend all three Lynbrook elementary schools, had a fantastic experience visiting Lynbrook High School’s Robotics Club!  Students advised by Mr. Dusman led an impressive and engaging presentation about their equipment. The girls asked many questions and were thrilled for the hands-on experience. The Robotics Team helped the Girl Scouts earn their Showcasing Robots Badge, which required them to learn about robotics competitions, robotics teams and see robots in action. #OwlProud #OwlLearns

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Date Added: 4/24/2025

 

Students at Waverly Park Elementary School recently had fun decorating plates to showcase the foods that they traditionally eat during this holiday season. The holidays included Easter, Passover and Greek Easter. Students who do not celebrate the holidays drew their favorite foods. The feasts were then hung up in the hallway so everyone could admire the works of art and the fabulous foods that are enjoyed by our Waverly family! #OwlProud

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Date Added: 4/22/2025

Elementary school families in the Lynbrook community recently gathered for PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go!, an event designed to equip families with strategies for fostering healthy digital habits and understanding the impact of screens and social media on children's mental health. Organized by Marion Street PTA and Waverly Park PTA, parents and children in grades 1-5 across the school district were invited to attend. The event featured hands-on activities for children and informative discussions for parents, creating an engaging and educational evening for all.


Interactive Learning for Children

While parents attended discussions, children participated in hands-on learning stations designed to promote digital awareness and balance. They explored the basics of digital communication by creating binary code bracelets, engaged in games to encourage face-to-face interaction and learned about online safety through activities that highlighted digital footprints and cybersecurity.
 

Expert Insights for Parents

Parents attended presentations by expert speakers on the effects of screen time and social media use. The evening began with a welcome message from Lynbrook Guidance and Support Staff, including Ms. Nathalie Chery (School Social Worker from Marion Street Elementary), Mrs. Carol Woehr (School Social Worker from Waverly Park Elementary) and Mrs. Natacha Boyce, Director of School Counseling and Social Work. They provided an overview of trends they are seeing in our elementary schools related to children's technology use and social media habits.

Next, Dr. Vera Feuer, Northwell Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, delivered a presentation titled Healthy Screen Habits: Navigating Internet Use, Social Media, and Screen Time and Its Impact on Mental Health. She shared insights and engaged parents in discussion on digital habits, screen time and mental health.

Following Dr. Feuer, Matt Silverman, Producer and Technology Journalist, presented Profits Over Safety: How Social Media Companies Monetize Our Kids' Addiction and Anxiety. He provided eye-opening insights into how digital platforms capture young users' attention and offered strategies for caregivers to counteract these influences.

 
Supporting Families Beyond the Event

At the end of the night, parents received a resource folder with additional materials, tips and strategies to continue the conversation at home with their children.

This program was a collaborative effort between Marion Street and Waverly Park PTAs, with support from Lynbrook Guidance and Support Staff. The event was made possible by sponsorship from AT&T and National PTA through the Ready, Tech, Go! grant. #OwlProud #OwlLearns

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Date Added: 4/22/2025

Waverly Park Elementary students, staff and families came together in full force to celebrate Autism Acceptance Day, showing their support for inclusion and understanding. Everyone wore blue in solidarity, and a fun photo booth was set up in the lobby for students to capture their best blue looks. Throughout the morning and lunch, blue bracelets were sold to raise awareness, and a Be the Change fundraiser collected spare change to benefit the Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program, one of the first inclusive running clubs for athletes in the USA.

The day also featured a special guest reader, the son of one of our beloved teachers, who read the heartfelt story My Brother Charlie, helping students better understand the experiences of those with autism. The fun continued with a lively blue dance party at lunch, teacher relay races, and a spirited blue parade around the school.

It was a wonderful day filled with learning, laughter, and the practice of acceptance, as we came together to honor and appreciate the differences that make our community stronger. #OwlProud #OwlCares

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Date Added: 4/4/2025

The start of March spelled a week of fun at Waverly Park Elementary School in the Lynbrook School District as students took part in a series of engaging activities for PARP Week.
Following the theme of “Don’t bug me, I’m reading,” students were challenged to record their time spent reading at home while completing different challenges, including taking a selfie with their reading partner and identifying an insect habitat in their yard or through online research. Each student received a copy of “Bibsy Cross and the Creepy-Crawlies” to read throughout the week, which culminated in a visit by author Liz Garton Scanlon. Mrs. Scanlon hosted an interactive discussion with students about the steps it takes to become a published author, such as going through multiple drafts or working with an editor. She inspired the young writers with her success with the “Bubsy Cross” series and urged students to listen to constructive criticism. At the end of Mrs. Scanlon’s presentation, students asked thoughtful questions about her journey.

Photo caption:
1) “Bibsy Cross” author Liz Garton Scanlon visited Waverly Park School as they reached the culmination of PARP Week on March 8.
2) Mrs. Scanlon hosted an interactive discussion with Waverly Park students.
3) Mrs. Scanlon read a passage from her book, “Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple.”

Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

Date Added: 3/14/2025