Kindergarten students in Nicole Fisher and Stacie Zumpol’s class are busy continuing to improve their reading skills. The FJC students’ latest author study revolved around Caldecott Honor Award winner Mo Willems. The children studied the famed author’s style of writing and recreated many of his charming characters such as Piggie, Gerald and the Pigeon. “Cross curricular lessons were implemented and the children truly enjoyed using Mo Willems’ characters in all aspects of learning,” Ms. Fisher said. The students culminated the project with their own Mo Willems Writers Workshop inspired stories.

Rocky Point High School recognized 12 seniors at a commemorative college commitment day to celebrate the next chapter of their academic and athletic careers. Hosted by Charles Delargy, the district’s director of health, physical education, intramurals and athletics, the event brought the students, family members, coaches and administrators together to celebrate their achievements. Mr. Delargy shared highlights of each students’ high school athletic career before inviting them to each sign a pledge to continue to be stellar representatives of the Rocky Point school community.

The Rocky Point school community congratulates the following students for their dedication to the pursuit of higher education and the continuation of an active lifestyle while engaging in college sports.

Devin Cline, football, SUNY Maritime
Charles Gerace, lacrosse, SUNY Maritime
Aidan Hamilton, wrestling, Roanoke College
Phoebe Kirwan, cheer, University of Delaware
Matthew Levonick, lacrosse, Adelphi University
James Maggio, baseball, St. Joseph’s College
Benjamin Moscatiello, lacrosse, SUNY Delhi
John O’Connor, lacrosse, University of Scranton
Reilly Orlando, lacrosse, Nassau Community College
Matthew Sweeney, lacrosse, Western Connecticut State University
Donald Woods, lacrosse, SUNY Plattsburgh
Ashlynne Xavier, lacrosse, University of Rochester
Mr. Delargy also invited seven seniors who committed to play a sport in college during the National Collegiate Athletic Association Signing Day ceremony in November. The students – all women who will play lacrosse in college – were also lauded for their accomplishments and congratulated on their high school career highlights.


The students are Jenika Cuocco – Drexel University, Lea Henke – Dominican College, Samantha King – Molloy College, Kelly Logue – Siena College, Gabriella Smith – Southern Connecticut University, Sydney Strohmayer – Dominican College and Kaleigh Wilgeroth – Wingate University.

The Rocky Point School District Board of Education had a special person to congratulate and thank at the June 14 meeting. Mr. David Cook, a custodian at Rocky Point High School, was met with cheers and accolades for his recent lifesaving incident, when he used the Heimlich Maneuver to prevent Rocky Point High School freshman Avery Ward from choking. One person in particular was especially moved by his heroic actions – Board of Education trustee Ms. Jessica Ward, Avery’s mother. Thank you Mr. Cook!