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Sparking an Interest in Robotics in Harborfields’ Secondary Schools

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The Harborfields High School Robotics Club visited the Oldfield Middle School Robotics Club and digital fluency and technology career classes on March 12 to discuss STEM opportunities at the high school. High school robotics team members McKenzie Coleman, Joe Costa and Jack Gilfedder demonstrated their robot, which had recently competed at the Long Island Championship, and even let some of the middle schoolers drive it.

“We are thankful for the middle school teachers Mr. Lockwood, Mr. Taveras, Mr. Temps and Mr. Fenter for providing us with the chance to spark an interest in robotics as the middle schoolers prepare to enter into high school,” high school Robotics Club advisers Michael Pinto and Linda Scarth said.

Date Added: 4/18/2024

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Off to See the “Wizard” at Oldfield

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Young actors in the Drama Club at Oldfield Middle School in the Harborfields Central School District presented a memorable production of “The Wizard of Oz” on March 15 and 16, directed by sixth grade teacher Alexandra Stark. Umaima Malik served as the student director, and the terrific cast included Olivia Frassanito as Dorothy, Daniela Rosenbloom as Toto, Marie West as Auntie Em, Jake Sammis as Uncle Henry, Ben Cammarota as Tin Man, Hail Swistun as Lion, Patrick Benites as Scarecrow, Molly Washington as Glinda the Good Witch and Molly Walsh as the Wicked Witch.

“The advisers for the Drama Club were so impressed and proud of the performances that the students put on,” Stark said. “All of that hard work from November to March paid off tremendously. Congratulations to all cast and stage crew students – there’s no place like OMS!”

Date Added: 4/8/2024

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Harborfields Cited As One of the Best Communities for Music Education

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For the fifth consecutive year, the NAMM Foundation has honored the Harborfields Central School District with a Best Communities for Music Education designation. This recognition is awarded to districts throughout the country that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music education and access to their students.

“We pride ourselves on the quality and accessibility of our programs,” K-12 Music Department Coordinator Dan Bilawsky said. “Harborfields is fortunate to have a very supportive community that stands behind the arts and shows a steadfast commitment to music education in particular. The Board of Education, administration, staff, parents and students all contribute to the success of our programs, and this award speaks clearly to music's importance in Harborfields.”

“Congratulations to the entire music department,” Superintendent Dr. Rory Manning said. “This is a well-deserved recognition for an amazing community of music educators.”

Date Added: 4/8/2024

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Middle Schoolers Celebrate a Week of World Languages

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Students at Oldfield Middle School celebrated World Language Week from March 11-15. Each day of the week was designated for a particular language or culture, including Heritage Day, Italian Day, Spanish Day, U.S.A. Day and St. Patrick’s Day. On a daily basis, classes celebrated by playing music, offering food in the cafeteria and holding contests that represented the day’s language or culture. Nolyn Saltman was the winner of the “Guess How Many” game, while Paul Donovan was the winner of the U.S.A. Day trivia contest. Teachers, students and staff was also invited to participate by wearing the colors of that particular day.

Date Added: 3/29/2024

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Oldfields Robotics Team Captures Innovation Project Award

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The hardworking robotics team Harborfield Tornadoes Lego Robotics team from Oldfield Middle School came home from the FIRST Lego League Long Island Championship Tournament as winners of the prestigious Innovation Project award. This honor recognizes the team that utilizes diverse resources for their Innovation Project to help them gain a comprehensive understanding of their problem; has a creative, well-researched solution; and effectively communicates their findings to judges and the community.

The eight-member Oldfields squad consists of dedicated robotics students Neela Bajon, Quintin Briggs, Chase Ciccone, Tanner Facella, Andrew Hollweg, Dylan Lakhani, Alexander Prudente and Imran Shah.

“Our students put in so much time and effort on all the ‘little things’ that really made a difference at the competition,” adviser James Temps said. “They had to make a professional presentation in front of independent judges explaining the idea of their own creation and describe the benefits this invention would have for the people it was designed for. They all had to contribute in some way and did so without hesitation. We couldn’t have been prouder of them.”


 
Date Added: 3/26/2024

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Sparking an Interest in Robotics in Harborfields’ Secondary Schools
 
Off to See the “Wizard” at Oldfield
 
Harborfields Cited As One of the Best Communities for Music Education
 
Middle Schoolers Celebrate a Week of World Languages
 
Oldfields Robotics Team Captures Innovation Project Award
 
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