The tradition continued at North Middle School and Marion Street Elementary in the Lynbrook School District on May 12 as members of the charitable organization Ride for Life were warmly greeted by the community.

Students at both schools gathered outside with signs and energetic cheers to welcome representatives of Ride for Life. The community works with the organization every year to support their quest for a cure and treatment for ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a neurodivergent disease that affects motor functions. As part of their campaign, ALS patients visit the schools and make their way through the crowds as students make their support shown. At Marion Street, music teacher Anna Upston led students in song dedicated to ALS patients before the Student Council presented a donation to organization members. Both North Middle and Marion Street will continue to fundraise through the end of the school year.

Photo captions:
1) Students at Marion Street Elementary School welcomed members of the ALS Ride for Life organization on May 12.
2) ALS patient Jordan was welcomed and cheered on by the Lynbrook community.
3) The Marion Street Student Council presented a donation to the organization.
4) The Lynbrook North Middle gathered in support of the cause.
5) Signs accompanied students’ cheers during the annual event.

Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

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Date Added: 5/15/2025

Lynbrook Public Schools is proud to announce that it has been honored as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for the 13th consecutive year! This prestigious recognition celebrates the district’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional music education and fostering a strong culture of creativity, collaboration, and artistic excellence.

The award highlights the dedication of Lynbrook’s music educators, administrators, students and families who work together to ensure music remains a vital part of the educational experience. Lynbrook continues to stand out as a leader in arts education, inspiring young musicians and enriching the community through the power of music. #OwlProud

Date Added: 5/12/2025

The Lynbrook School District and Board of Education was honored to celebrate this year's All County Artists, All County Musicians, Long Island String Festival Musicians and PEAK Musicians before the May 7 board meeting. Congratulations to our incredibly talented artists and musicians! #OwlProud

Date Added: 5/9/2025

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

 

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

Families joined together for a festive feast at Marion Street for the annual PTA organized Taste of Marion event! Check out our latest video to join the celebration! #OwlProud

Date Added: 3/24/2025