Sachem High School EAST

Mission Statement

The mission of the Sachem High School East community is to educate and graduate young adults who achieve personal excellence through the principles of respect, recognition, responsibility, opportunity, belonging, and security.

177 Granny Road, Farmingville, N.Y. 11738

(631) 716-8200

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New York Teacher of the Year

2008-09 New York State Teacher of the Year finalist and Sachem East science teacher Mr. Lemke was honored at a ceremony at the State Education Department in Albany on October 20th. Rich was also recently honored at a Sachem Board Meeting where many of his students showed their support. Please congratulate Mr. Lemke on achieving such an honor in his relatively short career. We are very proud.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Members of the Farmingville Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 400, donated a POW/MIA flag to Sachem East. Eight members of the VFW came to East to present the flag. Included in the group were two veterans of WWII, one of whom was a POW in Germany. We are very grateful to the members of the Farmingville VFW for their service and their donation to Sachem East.

PSAT Honorable Mention

Sachem East senior Peter Ramirez was recognized by the College Board for his score on the 2007 PSAT. Peter scored among the top 2.5% of over 200,000 Hispanic students who took the exam. He received Honorable Mention designation in the 2008-09 Hispanic Recognition Program. Please congratulate Peter on this tremendous accomplishment when you see him.

LI Challenge Sachem East Team

Sachem East defeated Smithtown West, 325 to 225, at the News 12 Long Island Challenge held in NYC in October. The Sachem team consists of seniors Chris Caggiano, Jose Castillo, Jonathan Freeman and Dan Reilly along with sophomore Janine Perri. The competition was taped before a live audience and will be televised on channel 12 on November 9 at 6:30 pm and 9:30 pm. The team will again compete in February in order to advance in the competition. Congratulations to all five team members and advisors Mr. Antonucci and Mr. Hofmann.

Sachem East Aviators

Sachem East seniors Steven Zefara, Christopher Puglia and Brian Glover recently piloted their first solo flight as students in the BOCES Aviation Program. Please congratulate them on this amazing achievement.

ASL East Students

On October 13 several American Sign Language Student’s volunteered at the Mill Neck School for the Deaf Annual Fall Festival. Level 1 and 2 ASL students spent their Sunday helping out by selling fudge, packing up apples and greeting visitors in American Sign Language. Congratulations to the following East students: Heather Kittenplan, Dan Palmer and April Virga. Also, special thanks to ASL teacher Ms. Dawn DeRisi.

Student of the Month

Sachem East senior Trevor Magnani was recognized as the Business Department Student of the Month for his performance in Mr. David Ryan’s College Marketing class.

Teens as Teachers Club

The Teens as Teachers club took a field trip on October 28th which was hosted by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. The topic of the event was “Learn to Be Tobacco Free”. The students were trained to teach people about the harms of tobacco and will speak with students in the middle and elementary schools over the next few weeks. They are currently working on lesson plans and producing a video for this purpose. Ms. Connors and Mrs. Broderick are the advisors of this conscientious and productive group.

Mentoring Program

Our Mentoring Program advisors, Ms. Corrigan and Ms. MacLellan, organized Sachem East’s annual Match Day which took place on October 29th. The event involved a luncheon and getting-to-know you activities. It was a fun event and a great start for the mentoring relationships. Many thanks go out to all the teachers who volunteer their time to help these students.

Boat Launch

Bob Wentzel’s “Boat Launch” took place on October 15th. The students have been building cardboard boats in his technology classes while learning about buoyancy, water displacement, stability and waterproofing. The students were required to construct a boat that enabled them to paddle across the school’s swimming pool. Both Band his students had a great time seeing the result their hard work.

Project Challenge

On October 30th students and teachers gathered to share past experiences and lessons they have learned in life. These discussions proved to break down barriers between students and helped them realize how similar they all are. The event provided a
great opportunity for students to develop better relationships with each other and faculty members. Mrs. Leblanc and the Peer Educators helped organize the event.

SADD

The Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) club helped us realize how many lives are lost from drunk driving accidents throughout the day. Students that were designated as “deceased” had their faces painted white and were not allowed to speak. Organized by Melanie Akerberg, we were able to see how many lives are affected by these horrible accidents. Mr. Manning, Melanie Akerberg, and the students involved in this awareness day pose in front of a van that was involved in an actual drunk-driving accident.

The Varsity Arrowettes will be selling FRESH HOT PIZZA every Monday and Wednesday after 8th period in the main lobby and outside cafe. ONLY $2 a slice!! (Everyday until the end of March) *

Teens as Teachers Club will meet this (today) Monday after school in Room A117 during Period 9. See Ms. Connors or Mrs. Broderick if you have any questions. (only read Monday, Thursday and Friday) *

“There is a mandatory meeting of the Stock Market Club during 9 th period in room A 312. Bring your fundraising money so we can order more candy!” (only read on Monday’s)

Do you have old sneakers lying around? We are collecting used sneakers which will be recycled into athletic surfaces. Please drop your used sneakers in the collection box located in the main lobby. Please help us reach our goal of 500 pairs of sneakers.

Attention: All Members of the National Honor Society There will be a mandatory meeting today Thursday November 20 th in the auditorium at 1:45pm. Your 1 st 2 service points are due by December 19 th. BE THERE Thursday to sign up!! *

DECA will be meeting today afterschool in Room A137. We will be choosing competitions for the Regionals at this meeting. This is also your last chance for registration. If you can not attend the meeting, please see Mr. Ryan in Room A205." *

The Sachem East Mentoring Club will be having a Board Game Party on Monday, November 24 th during 9 th period in the Little Theatre. We hope to see you there!

Help Support the Sachem East food drive just by eating at McDonalds! Farmingville McDonalds will donate a portion of its profit to the Sachem East Food drive from any Sachem East Student or Staff member that purchases food at McDonalds between 4 and 7 today or tomorrow.

The 2009 Sachem East Yearbook is on sale now !!! To purchase a yearbook got to the Sachem East homepage and click on the Purchase a Yearbook link. If you order your yearbook beforeDecember 31 st, you will get a 20% discount off the total price. *

There will be a mandatory meeting for all students interested in playing football next year on Monday Nov. 24 th during 9 th period in the Wrestling Room. Attendance will be taken!! Don’t be late!! There can be no excuses for missing this meeting!!

The Strategy and Tactics Club will be meeting after school today in Room A105 *

Spanish club meets in A221 today *

Tenth Graders : Jostens Ring Company will be here at East on December 3 rd 4 th and 5 th to sell you your class ring.

Ring Packets will be given out during the next few days during lunch periods, or you can pick one up your self in the main office or Room B304

The packets give you all the choices of rings, stones, side emblems and metals. Jostens Ring Company will have sales associates to help you with any questions, sizing, and payment options, and they will be set up in the school store lobby during lunch periods on December 3 rd through December 5 th. If you have any questions please see Mr. Holden in B3047

Attention All members of the Creative Outdoors Club There will be a meeting today 9 th period in room B117 *

Congratulations to Stephanie Artusa, Winner of the pottery club raffle. Please see Mr. Scheffer in room C153 before the start of 8th period to recieve your prize.

There will be a mandatory meeting of all juniors interested in participating in operation shoe box for the Little Flower School in Wading River. The meeting will be held in the AUDITORIUM during Period 9 today November 2oth. Please be on time. See Mrs. Boles or Mrs. King if you can not attend!! *

There is an Art Honor Society Meeting today 9 th period in Room C152 *

There will be a Meeting for Boys Soccer today 9 th period for any JV or returning Varsity Player. Meet in room B117 9 th period today!! *

November 20 th marks the American Cancer Society’s 32 nd annual Great American Smokeout, when smokers are encouraged to quit for at least 1 day. Cigarette smoking accounts for at least 30% of all cancere deaths, and it’s a major cause of heart disease, emphysema, and stroke. If you’re one of the 43.4 million Americans who still smoke, November is the perfect time to quit.

EMMA has joined Sachem East!

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Hilltop Herald

The Hilltop Herald is now available

National Honor Society Criteria

Important announcement regarding changes to the selection criteria for the Sachem High School East Chapter of the National Honor Society.

NHS Criteria