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Science Fair Season in Sachem

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With the spring comes science fair season, and young scientists in Sachem are presenting the experiments they’ve worked hard on. Hiawatha and Tamarac Elementary Schools both held science fairs this month. The cafeterias were filled with presentation boards as students explained their research to their families and peers. High school students from East and North visited the elementary schools to judge the projects. The first place winners will advance to the Brookhaven National Laboratory Science Fair in June!

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Date Added: 3/20/2024

STEAM Night at Hiawatha Elementary School

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Hiawatha Elementary School held its annual STEAM Night on Feb. 26, inviting families to participate in hands-on activities focusing on science, technology, engineering, art and math.

Students rotated through several stations throughout the evening. They were encouraged to design and create at the art station set up in the cafeteria, they used the multipurpose room for science experiments, built freely with Legos in the lobby and engaged in math activities.

The gymnasium was set up as the robotics center where the Sachem Public Library provided micro robots for students to use and the Sachem Robotics Team, Aftershock, worked with students. The team had their 2023 robot “Choas” in attendance. They explained to students its features and design process. The elementary school students had the opportunity to control the robot and attempt at scoring a basket by activating its shooter mechanism. “Choas” even went up against Dr. Pellettieri in a basketball shootout! The team’s smaller robots, “Root” and “Dash,” were also on hand to teach students how to block code.

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Date Added: 3/6/2024

Hiawatha Library Receives Generous Book Donation

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Third graders at Hiawatha Elementary School showed off brand new books the building recently received from the PTA. The PTA donated more than $2,500 worth of new books to add to Hiawatha’s library collection. The books ranged from different genres and reading levels, allowing elementary students to explore new stories and foster a love of reading.

Date Added: 3/1/2024