East Quogue Union Free School District

Sixth grader Owen Stone received a proclamation from the Suffolk County Legislature on June 25 in Riverhead. Presented by Legislator Ann Welker, he was honored for having been the sixth grade winner in the Brookhaven National Laboratory Elementary Science Fair. Owen’s project was titled, “Can common food help grow potatoes?” The district congratulates Owen on this outstanding accomplishment.

The East Quogue School District is pleased to announce that kindergarten teacher Paige Bonner was granted tenure during the June 17 Board of Education meeting. Superintendent of Schools Michael Miller remarked that Ms. Bonner has brought a unique and invaluable perspective to the education community, and her contributions have been nothing short of exemplary, reflecting both a deep commitment to students and a profound connection to the school’s mission and values.

Congratulations to East Quogue Elementary School students Rohan Singh and Danna Rincon, who were recognized at the June 17 board of education meeting. Rohan was named Student of the Month for June. Additionally, Danna’s T-shirt design was selected for the 2024-2025 school year’s Fall Frenzy T-shirt.

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Wearing patriotic colors, the East Quogue Elementary School community gathered in the front of the school to pay tribute to the stars and stripes on Flag Day, held on June 14. There were patriotic songs and speeches by select students as veterans and active military personnel took part in the school’s annual tradition.
Flag Day commemorates President Woodrow Wilson’s marking June 14 as Flag Day with a decree signed in 1916, thus creating an official symbol of freedom.

The East Quogue School District is pleased to announce that student Owen Stone is a sixth grade winner in the prestigious Brookhaven National Laboratory Elementary Science Fair. Owen’s winning project was titled, “Can common foods help grow potatoes?”
Projects submitted to the elementary science fair are judged by a rubric, which considers the originality of a question, the hypothesis and definition of the problem, the ability to follow the scientific method or engineering design process, the project’s investigation trials, data collection and analysis and the conclusion. The project must also raise a new hypothesis or question and have real-world implications.
As a winner, Owen has also been invited to attend the Suffolk County Legislature Meeting, to be held in Riverhead on June 25.
The district congratulates Owen on this outstanding accomplishment.

Sixth grade students ended the school year with a special party at Long Island Aquarium. Good food and music were on the menu for the evening as the students reminisced about their experiences at East Quogue Elementary School. As they make their way toward middle school and beyond, they can rest assured that the friendships they made in elementary school will certainly last forever.

Parents and caregivers lined the lawn of East Quogue Elementary School this week to witness an important milestone for the school’s kindergarten class. Announced as the Class of 2036, these young students will now progress to first grade with indelible memories of their first year of elementary education.
Thank you to the faculty and staff for all of their hard work and dedication to instilling a love of learning.

🎓 East Quogue is thrilled to welcome our graduating seniors back for one final walk through our hallways! Join us on Tuesday, June 18th at 2 PM. Spread the word to all our EQ seniors! 📣 🐾💙

East Quogue held a Cultural Fair, which helped to strengthen the bonds of the community. Thank you Mrs. Baltazar, Mrs. Arnone, Mrs O'Malley teachers, and all of our participants who made this night special.

It was a day of sunshine as students in grades 1-3 took to the playground and field to participate in annual Field Day activities. The students teamed up to play water games, tug-of-war, ball games and much more. They even had the opportunity to sink faculty members in the dunking tank. The district thanks Coach Davin and Coach Maloney for a great day of fun.

Third grade students took a trip to the Bronx Zoo, where they had a wonderful time learning about various animals and their habitats.

Sixth grade students took a trip to Boston where they learned about the city’s role in the Revolutionary War and its importance in education and culture. Some of the sites they visited included the Founders Wall, the Paul Revere monument and Boston Common. They also took time to explore the North England Aquarium.

Fifth grade students recently graduated from the D.A.R.E. program.
The Southampton Police Department-led D.A.R.E program, known as Drug Abuse Resistance Education, is a highly acclaimed program that provides students with the skills to avoid drugs, gangs and violence.
The district would like to thank the Southampton Police Department for their services in teaching students the skills needed to make good decisions.

During a Marine Exploration Program, fifth grade students took a trip to Cupsogue Beach County Park in Westhampton.

East Quogue students acquired an up-close and personal experience of space during a visit with The Planetarium, a group who visited the school. The students entered a dome structure where visions of space were projected onto the surface, allowing students to take a tour of the sun, moon and planets. The District would like to thank the PTA and Mrs. Hogan for providing this experience for the students.

Fourth through sixth grade students had an amazing, fun time at Field Day. Thank you Coach Davin, Coach Maloney, faculty/staff, Southampton PD, and our great PTA for making this another great day.

Kindergarten students took a trip to the East Quogue Fire Department, where they visited our local heroes and learned valuable life-saving skills. The students had fun touring a fire truck and learning to spray water out of a fire hose. The firefighters also discussed how their equipment works and let the students board an ambulance.

East Quogue Community,

I hope all is well. I am excited to share exciting news regarding our districts efforts to support our students’ health and overall well-being.

The New York State enacted budget for State Fiscal Year of 2022-2023 provided $100 million over a two-year period to establish the 2023-2025 New York State Recover from COVID School Programs Grants (RECOV). As part of this initiative, our district applied for two grants, one addressing Learning Loss and another focusing on Mental Health.

On Friday, May 10th, we were notified that our district has been awarded the Mental Health Grant, totaling $663,180 over two years. We will receive half of the funds each year, allowing us to significantly enhance the support and opportunities available to our students.

This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of several key individuals. A special thank you to Dr. Porter and Mrs. Brady, who were instrumental in completing and securing this grant for our district. In addition, we extend our gratitude to Mrs. Culhane, Mrs. Diveris, and Mrs. Laube for their invaluable contributions throughout the grant process.

The grant funds will be allocated directly to benefit our students and school community in the following areas:

Therapy Dog (Potentially starting in school every day in January 2025)
WILD Cat’s-(Connections Adventure Team) Summer Camp & Field Trips
Behavior Analysis Parent Workshops
Teacher Professional Development
Wellness Club
Chromebooks with Licenses-100
Club Supplies
4 MacBooks
Club Coordinators
Social/Emotional Books
Translation Phone Services
Salary for our social worker and part of psychologist

We are excited about the positive impact these initiatives will have on our students’ mental health and overall well-being. Thank you to everyone involved for their hard work and dedication in securing this grant for their ongoing commitment to our students’ success.

Hopefully we will see you tomorrow at Mr. Long’s 5K Race.

Regards,

Michael Miller
Superintendent/Principal

Southampton Town Deputy Supervisor Frank Zappone provided a proclamation to East Quogue Elementary School fourth grade teacher Linda O'Brien, special education teacher Jen Owens, and board of education trustee Brianna Gladding for their heroic efforts in saving a student from choking using the Heimlich maneuver. In addition, the East Quogue Fire Department and the American Heart Association provided certificates for their efforts, along with student Cooper Gladding, who was instrumental in assisting his teachers.

Congratulations to East Quogue’s May Student of the Month Faith Taylor and Art Student of the Month Michaela McCavanagh. You are both such great role models for our students and school community.

The District would like to congratulate student-musicians who showcased their talents in the Spring Concert. A special thank you also goes to the teachers who coordinated this stellar event for parents and caretakers.

BUDGET RESULTS AND TRUSTEE ELECTION RESULTS:

PROPOSITION 1: BUDGET YES 348 NO 68

PROPOSITION 2: LIBRARY VOTE YES 370 NO 44

BOE ELECTION RESULTS: CHRISTOPHER HUDSON YES 381*

Thank you East Quogue!🐾💙
Budget Results: Budget Passes!
Yes: 348
No: 68
Proposition 2:
Yes: 370
No: 44
Board of Education Election (* indicates the individuals elected):
Chris Hudson: 381*

East Quogue Community,

I hope all is well. I am excited to share exciting news regarding our districts efforts to support our students’ health and overall well-being.

The New York State enacted budget for State Fiscal Year of 2022-2023 provided $100 million over a two-year period to establish the 2023-2025 New York State Recover from COVID School Programs Grants (RECOV). As part of this initiative, our district applied for two grants, one addressing Learning Loss and another focusing on Mental Health.

On Friday, May 10th, we were notified that our district has been awarded the Mental Health Grant, totaling $663,180 over two years. We will receive half of the funds each year, allowing us to significantly enhance the support and opportunities available to our students.

This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of several key individuals. A special thank you to Dr. Porter and Mrs. Brady, who were instrumental in completing and securing this grant for our district. In addition, we extend our gratitude to Mrs. Culhane, Mrs. Diveris, and Mrs. Laube for their invaluable contributions throughout the grant process.

The grant funds will be allocated directly to benefit our students and school community in the following areas:

• Therapy Dog (Potentially starting in school every day in January 2025)
• WILD Cat’s-(Connections Adventure Team) Summer Camp & Field Trips
• Behavior Analysis Parent Workshops
• Teacher Professional Development
• Wellness Club
• Chromebooks with Licenses-100
• Club Supplies
• 4 MacBooks
• Club Coordinators
• Social/Emotional Books
• Translation Phone Services
• Salary for our social worker and part of psychologist

We are excited about the positive impact these initiatives will have on our students’ mental health and overall well-being. Thank you to everyone involved for their hard work and dedication in securing this grant for their ongoing commitment to our students’ success.

Regards,
Michael Miller
Superintendent/Principal