On April 11, more than 100 French students from Merrick Avenue and Grand Avenue Middle Schools came together with their families and teachers to enjoy an evening of French and hockey at the New York Islanders-Montréal Canadiens game at the UBS arena.

Organized by Madame Schleith, Madame Hayes and Monsieur Zawislak, the evening started with a meet and greet with four-time Stanley Cup winner Islander legend and Hall of Famer, Denis Potvin. Students engaged with Denis Potvin in French by asking him questions and learning about his hockey career.

Schleith referred to the experience as, ‘C'était très intéressant!’ or ‘very interesting.’

“Students, parents, and teachers then enjoyed a lively game between the Montréal-Canadiens and the Islanders,” explained Schleith.

“Students rooted for their favorite team, took pictures with the Islander’s mascot, Sparky, and some even grabbed a t-shirt,” added Hayes.

“The UBS arena even honored the evening by including the names of our schools on the Jumbotron,” included Zawislak.

Whether students and their family rooted for the Islanders or the Montréal-Canadiens, a great time was had by all.

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Date Added: 4/19/2024

The Grand Avenue Middle School Art Club attended a painting workshop at ArtSea Studio in Babylon where former Bellmore-Merrick CHSD art teacher, Barbara Hirten, is an artist in residence.

The students learned how to manipulate the paint to create images of a field of flowers. After some instruction in the handling of the new media, each student artist was encouraged to begin to develop their own techniques resulting in every student expressing their individuality.

"I love to see the kid's skills and creativity 'blossom' as they are painting their flowers," said Hirten of the workshop.

Nicholas Giordano, Art Club advisor, added "the Art Club members are such a great group of students.”

“They learned the basic skills they will need to paint, and I am sure many will use these skills in their high school classes and the future,” he added.

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Date Added: 4/17/2024

The Grand Avenue Yorker Club visited the LT. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum on April 9. Inside, students experienced a museum and education center which provided them the history of Special Warfare Operators, and the ideals and values that the govern the SEAL community. Students had multiple opportunities to meet, interact with, and learn about the SEAL community through film, videos, and exhibits that honor and promote our Special Warfare Operators. The club is led by faculty advisors Dominik Bargiel and Daniel Rummenie.

Date Added: 4/12/2024