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Congratulations to This Year’s Retirees!

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The following 13 dedicated Harborfields Central School District staff members were honored at recent retirement reception ceremonies at the district's four schools.

Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School – June 4, 2024
Denise Bowles (Reading Teacher)
Michele Turchiano (Physical Education Teacher)

Oldfield Middle School – June 5, 2024
Steven Brunner (Custodial Worker)
Sandra Buscemi (Special Education Teacher)
Sharon LoBello (Teaching Assistant)
Drew Lockwood (Art Teacher)
Marianna Price (School Transportation Coordinator)
 
Harborfields High School – June 6, 2024
Joann Boccard (Principal Office Assistant)
Debra Lumsden-Gerhardt (Paraprofessional)
Catherine Purcell (Mathematics Teacher)

Washington Drive Primary School – June 14, 2024
Marie Fenter (Elementary Teacher)
Guy Semione (Head Custodian)
Cecilia Stella (Reading Teacher)

Date Added: 6/20/2024

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A Successful Launch for TJL’s Unified Lions Afterschool Program

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This spring marked the launch of Unified Lions, an afterschool program at Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School, which was created by two remarkable Harborfields High School students. Focused on inclusivity, students in the program enjoy makerspace activities such as creating lava lamps, outdoor games like four corners and fun team-building activities.

Date Added: 6/19/2024

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TJL Third Graders Create “Just Ask!” Mural

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As part of a project-based learning experience, Heather Osmun’s third grade class at Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School created a beautiful mural inspired by “Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You.” In the book, written by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, children work together to build a community garden while asking each other questions.

Date Added: 6/17/2024

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Harborfields Shows Off K-8 Art Talent at Annual Exhibit

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The Harborfields Central School District held its annual K-8 Student Art Exhibit from May 30 to June 13 in the Harborfields High School lobby, featuring artwork from talented students at Oldfield Middle School, Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School and Washington Drive Primary School. Students and their families enjoyed a special reception on June 10.

“Under the tutelage of an extraordinary teaching staff, these students in their formative years were provided with great opportunity to express their artistic talent and skills,” Oldfield art and digital fluency teacher Drew Lockwood said.



Date Added: 6/13/2024

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TJL Orchestras Are “Superior” at Long Island Music Festival

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The fifth and sixth grade orchestras from Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School in the Harborfields Central School District both earned a Superior rating on May 23 at the Long Island Music Festival, scoring 95 and 96, respectively. After the festival, the student-musicians had fun at Adventureland.

“We’re thankful to our incredible music educators for bringing this amazing opportunity to our students,” Principal Jennifer Washington said.



Date Added: 6/6/2024

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Congratulations to This Year’s Retirees!
 
A Successful Launch for TJL’s Unified Lions Afterschool Program
 
TJL Third Graders Create “Just Ask!” Mural
 
Harborfields Shows Off K-8 Art Talent at Annual Exhibit
 
TJL Orchestras Are “Superior” at Long Island Music Festival
 
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