The Berry Hill Buzz

Dear Berry Hill Families,

As we step into the beautiful spring weather, we're thrilled to enjoy more outdoor recess and physical education activities. The sunshine and fresh air will certainly brighten our days! To ensure everyone stays safe while playing sports or climbing on playground equipment, please make sure your child wears or packs sneakers each day. We want every student to enjoy this season to the fullest while staying secure on the playground.

This past month has been jam-packed with fun and learning here at Berry Hill! A big thank you to our wonderful PTA for hosting another amazing book fair. Our students had a blast picking out new books and accessories, and their excitement for reading was contagious. Thanks to the PTA, we also enjoyed some fantastic trips this month. Mrs. Sweeney's class had a memorable visit to the Tilles Center for an interactive performance. Our 4th graders were delighted by Diary of a Wimpy Kid at the Engeman Theater, and our Kindergarten students giggled and clapped along to Seussical the Musical. What wonderful experiences for our learners!

Safety remains a top priority, and we conducted our bus drills to reinforce safe behaviors for riding to and from school. These drills are crucial in keeping our students safe and prepared. We also focused on caring for our environment with an assembly that introduced our new recycling initiative. The whole school came together to learn about the importance of reducing waste and protecting our planet. We had some fun singing about it too!

A major highlight of the month was our annual 4th and 5th-grade show. This year the students transported us to NYC in their rendition of The Best of Broadway. Our talented performers, dedicated stage crew, and artistic art club students put on an incredible production. It was a spectacular event led by our very own Ms. Neri and Mr. Fort and we couldn’t be more proud!

And finally, we are overjoyed to welcome our newest Berry Hill members—our Kindergarten chicks! Watching over them as they prepare to hatch is a truly special experience for our students and staff.

It’s hard to believe we are already in May—time really does fly when you’re having fun and learning. We look forward to another exciting month ahead at Berry Hill, filled with growth, creativity, and community spirit.

Thank you for your continued support in making Berry Hill such a wonderful place to learn and grow!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Wasserman

Here are some questions to ask your child about Berry Hill this month:

• Which song was your favorite at our Recycling Assembly? How often does your class fill up your paper bin?
• Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
• Earth Day Song
• What was your favorite Broadway show from Berry Hill's play, The Best of Broadway?
• What do you enjoy doing during recess? Who do you like playing with and why? If you could invent a new game to play at recess, what would it be?

Here are our "Wear It Wednesdays" for May. Students are invited to:

• 5/7: Wear green to support Mental Health Awareness.
• 5/14: Wear PRIDE shirts to celebrate the word empathy.
• 5/21: Wear red, white, and blue.
• 5/28: Wear camouflage.

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Wasserman

5/1 & 5/2: Spring Boutiques (Schedule)

5/1 & 5/2: Grades 3-8 NYS Math Exam Makeups

5/2: 5th Grade to visit SHS for Shark Tank Presentations

5/5 - 5/9: Teacher Appreciation Week

5/5: SHS Peers Helpers visit 3rd Grade

5/5: Spring Concert Rehearsal during school day for 3rd Graders

5/5: Incoming 6th Grade Parent Orientation @ 8:00 PM

5/6: Spring Concert Rehearsal during school day for 3rd and 4th Beginner Band

5/7: Wear green today to support Mental Health Awareness Month

5/7: SHS Peers Helpers visit 3rd Grade

5/7: Spring Concert 1 for all students during the day and 7 PM for families

5/8: Grade 5 NYS Science Exam

5/8: 4th Grade Field Trip

5/9: Grade 5 NYS Science Exam Makeups

5/9: Kindergarten Field Trip

5/12 & 5/13: Grade 3-5 NYS ELA Exam

5/12: BOE Meeting @ SW @ 8:00 PM

5/13, 5/14, 5/19, 5/20: Guest Artist , John Dinaro, visits BH

5/13: 1st Grade Field Trip

5/14: PRIDE Day- Wear PRIDE shirts to celebrate the word empathy

5/14: 5th Grade to Broadway

5/14: Spring Concert 2 Rehearsal

5/15: Spring Concert 2 for all students during the day, and 7 PM for families

5/16: Incoming Kindergarten Orientation

5/16: 5th Grade (select students) visits HBT

5/19: SHS Peer Helpers to 5th Grade

5/19: 4th Grade SEL Workshop

5/20: 5th Grade visits SW

5/20: District Budget Vote

5/21: 3rd Grade Field Trip

5/21: Wear red, white, and blue

5/21: SHS Peer Helpers to 5th Grade

5/22, 5/23, 5/26: School Closed, Memorial Day

5/28: Wear camouflage

5/28: SEPTA Meeting @ Baylis @ 7:45 PM

5/29: Field Day (More information to come)

5/29: PTA Celebration of Culture @ SW @ 7:00 PM

Our 2nd grade curriculum celebration was truly a poetic experience! The classrooms were transformed into cozy Poetry Cafes, where the best item on the menu was the students' original poetry. Families joined us to savor these heartfelt creations, and the joy of sharing their work was written all over the students' faces. We were honored to welcome a special guest, our Superintendent, Dr. Rogers, who joined in celebrating the creativity and talent of our young poets.

Kindness is in full bloom at Berry Hill! Recently, high school Peer Helpers joined our Kindergarten classrooms to help kindness "grow." The visit began with a heartwarming reading of Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller, sparking thoughtful discussions. In small groups, students brainstormed kind acts they could do at school, spreading compassion and positivity. To bring their ideas to life, they planted seeds of kindness together. We can’t wait to see both their flowers and acts of kindness blossom in the weeks ahead!

Our 4th and 5th graders recently transported audiences straight to the streets of New York City with a dazzling Broadway-themed show! Featuring scenes from various iconic Broadway productions, our talented students showcased their incredible skills through song and dance. The 3rd grade art club brought the magic to life with stunning scenery, while our stage crew ensured seamless transitions between performances. Under the expert guidance of Ms. Neri, Mr. Fort, and Ms. Pizzarelli, the entire production was a spectacular success. It was a joy to watch our students shine so brightly!

SEPTA is Syosset's Special Education PTA. SEPTA is proud to serve and represent every school in the Syosset Central School District. Membership is open to everyone. Please see the link attached here to join!

Berry Hill kicked off the new district's recycling program by having an interactive Recycling Assembly! Our music teacher, Ms. Dolley, taught our students fun songs and our student council led a school-wide sing along of "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" and "The Earth Day Song." Following the assembly, students had clear expectations of how to recycle paper appropriately and started participating in the new initiative right away!

Our school had the pleasure of hosting a visit from our Superintendent, accompanied by two middle school students taking on the role of "Superintendent for a Day." Together, they spent time in a fifth-grade classroom, reading the inspiring book What the Road Said by Cleo Wade. The story sparked meaningful conversations, as the students shared their thoughts about the exciting and new aspects of transitioning to middle school. This visit provided a wonderful opportunity for connection and encouragement as our fifth graders prepare for the next step in their educational journey!

Our 3rd graders recently embarked on a heartwarming celebration of diversity, exploring what makes each of them unique and special. They reflected on their individuality and the beautiful differences that enrich our community. As a highlight, the students expressed their self-identity by creating personal portraits that showcase their amazing personalities and talents. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate who they are and to embrace the unique qualities that make our school so special!

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