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Islip Environmental Science Students Tour Waste Management Facilities

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Students enrolled in Islip High School’s new Living Environment Advanced Placement Environmental Science (LEAPES) course recently visited waste management facilities in the Town of Islip. The class had just begun a unit on waste management, so this field trip served as an instructional launching pad, giving the students insight about what happens to their refuse once it is picked up curbside.  

The science students first arrived at the Hauppauge Landfill, where they were given an overview of the history of the facility. After a brief bus tour of the rolling hills of decomposing material, they went across the street to the wastewater treatment facility, where Islip alumna Kennedy Esposito provided a step-by-step account of what happens to the water pumped from under the landfill before it is transported for further treatment. Next, the students visited the waste-to-energy facility, where they were given a tour of the incinerator control room and observed a long line of garbage trucks emptying refuse, which was lifted by an enormous claw. Students asked interesting questions, expertly answered by facility staff, before heading back to the bus for their final two stops. At the composting recycling facility, students observed various yard wastes that are composted into topsoil and other landscaping materials. Massive amounts of recyclables were being bulldozed, shifted and sorted inside and outside the materials recycling facility, and the high schoolers were able to see all the mechanisms used to sort the various materials.

“The trip to the waste management facilities was very informational,” student Sophia Marra said. “We learned many things, like how when trash is buried in landfills it creates toxins that can leech into the soil, so each landfill must be capped and have a liner.”

“The trip gave us a lot of information about the recycling process,” student Christian Orozovich said. “The coolest thing I learned was that the smoke that comes out of the incinerator is mostly water vapor, meaning less pollution than people think.”

“The best part of the trip was probably seeing the control room of the Covanta plant,” student Nicholas Gulick said.

“It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and extremely educational, and better yet, we got to see what happens to your unwanted trash,” student Colin Sidlo said.

“Although it was a cold day, the students had an enjoyable and interesting trip,” science teacher Frank Vaughn said. “Thanks to Kennedy Esposito and Town of Islip recycling educator Danielle Wynn for their assistance and expertise.”

Date Added: 3/28/2024

News12 Meteorologist Rich Hoffman Talks Weather With Sixth Graders

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News12 morning meteorologist Rich Hoffman recently visited sixth grade science students at Islip Middle School to discuss all things weather for Long Island.

“We were lucky to have Mr. Hoffman join us, as we recently began a unit on weather,” teacher Laura Rondinella said. “Our students were attentive and engaged during the whole presentation and were even given a shout-out by Mr. Hoffman the next morning.”

“Any time we can have an expert bring to life the subjects we teach every day, we introduce another potential path for a lifelong career,” Principal Dr. Timothy Martin said.

Date Added: 3/26/2024

Budget Workshop & Board of Education Meeting - Wednesday, April 6, 2024

The Islip Board of Education will hold a Budget Workshop and regular business meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Islip High School. It is anticipated that after opening the meeting, the Board will convene into executive session.

The public business portion of the meeting will open with the third Budget Workshop for the 2024-2025 school budget, which will focus on enrollment trends, projected class sizes, and staffing, at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the HS auditorium. The regular business meeting will follow the Budget Workshop. Paper copies of the agenda in English, Spanish, Pashto, and Urdu will be available at the check-in table in the lobby. In-person attendees also have the option to borrow a device that will translate the proceedings into multiple languages in real-time.

The public session will also be live streamed via the Board's YouTube channel. Any questions or comments for the Board from those planning to watch the live stream may be emailed to DistrictClerk@islipufsd.org prior to the meeting's start time. A digital version of the agenda will be available to the public at least 48 hours before the meeting through BoardDocs on the District website. We hope to see you there!

 

Taller de Presupesto y Reunión de la Junta de Educación - Miércoles, 3 de abril de 2024

La Junta de Educación de Islip llevará a cabo un Taller de Presupuesto y una reunión de negocios regular el miércoles 3 de abril de 2024 a partir de las 17:30 en la Escuela Secundaria De Islip. Se anticipa que después de la apertura de la reunión, la Junta Directiva se reunirá en sesión ejectutiva.

La parte de asuntos públicos de la reunión comenzará con el tercer Taller de Presupuesto para el presupuesto escolar 2024-2025, que se centrará en las tendencias de inscripción, el tamaño proyectado de las clases y la dotación de personal, aproximadamente a las 19:00 en el auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria. La reunión ordinaria de negoicios seguirá al Taller de Presupuesto. Copias impresas de la agenda en inglés, español, pastún y urdu estarán disponibles en la mesa de check-in en elf vestíbulo. Los asistentes presenciales también tienen la opción de pedir prestado un dispositivo que traducirá los procedimientos a varios idiomas en tiempo real.

La sesión pública también se transmitirá en vivo a través de canal de YouTube de la Junta. Cualquier pregunta o comentario para la Junta Directiva de aquellos que planean ver la transmisión en vivo puede enviarse por correo electrónico a DistrictClerk@islipufsd.org antes de la hora inicio de la reunión. Una versión digital de la agenda estará disponible para el público al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión a través de BoardDocs en el sitio web del Distritio. ¡Esperamos verte allí!

 
 

Seniors Win at 2024 Clash of the Classes

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Hundreds of Islip High School students attended Clash of the Classes on March 1, upholding a longstanding annual tradition. The Student Union, under the leadership of adviser Kristen D’Attoma, organized a variety of sports and activities for the grade-level competitions, from basketball knockout to balloon races. Class advisers Taylor Cifelli, Isabella Colombo, James Feeney, Missy McCoy, Curt Reichert, Frank Scibilia and Alison Sweet even competed in a spirited game of musical chairs.

This year’s theme was movie studios, and students showcased their humor, dance moves and acrobatics to the backdrop of soundtracks from well-known movies, in addition to painting 10x10 murals to match their theme. Students and advisers worked tirelessly over the week to represent their grades in this competition, and while all grades did a fantastic job, the seniors were voted the overall winners.

Date Added: 3/25/2024