Woodhull School third and fourth grade students added a creative touch to the celebration of Flag Day by painting seashells with red, white and blue designs. The colorful creations brighten the front of the school, proudly honoring the flag and the values it represents, thanks to the PreK and kindergarten students who carefully placed them on the front walkway.  

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress officially adopted the United States flag. Though not a federal holiday, Flag Day was formally proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 and is traditionally recognized each year through patriotic displays and observances. 

These painted shells are just one way the students help turn tradition into something beautiful and lasting.

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Date Added: 6/16/2025

Curiosity is the spark that lights the way to future possibilities. Students were invited to imagine the many directions their paths might take during Career Day – an event that reminds us that a career is not just a destination, but a journey shaped by experiences, interests and the people we meet along the way. 

Thanks to Nurse Dana’s thoughtful planning and coordination, students and staff met a diverse group of professionals, each of whom dedicated their work to helping others. From police officers and firefighters to doctors, dentists, optometrists, masons, engineers and therapy dog handlers, our guests shared stories about their work and how they found their way to chosen fields. 

Six graders also interviewed the visiting professionals and will be transforming those conversations into feature articles for the school newspaper. 

These real-world conversations opened students’ eyes to the value of education, hands-on learning and staying open to new experiences. Career Day also sparked questions, inspired new dreams and helped students see how their own interests might connect to future possibilities.   

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Date Added: 6/12/2025

Students in PreK through second grade studied marine science during a trip to Cedar Beach on the North Shore. The students were able to become familiar with fascinating marine creatures by investigating mollusks like clams, scallops and mussels and learned that while these creatures have a tough outer shell, they are actually soft-bodied invertebrates inside. The students were especially intrigued by the hermit crab, which unlike mollusks, is a crustacean that finds and borrows its shell instead of growing one. 

The highlight of the trip was the touch tank, where students gently held horseshoe crabs, mussels and hermit crabs. They studied the aquarium tanks displayed with stories of marine care and conservation. 

Seining along the shoreline also offered another exciting moment of discovery. As students pulled their nets from the water, they found tiny shrimp and killifish wriggling inside – evidence of a shared and thriving habitat right beneath the surface.  

The trip brought classroom science to life in the most memorable way. 

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Date Added: 6/4/2025

In art teacher Bianca Daidone’s class, second grade students explored abstract art and no paintbrushes were required. Instead, students used straws to move paint across the paper and discovered how the power of their breath could create swirling, spatters and unexpected designs. 

With each puff of air, colors danced and blended, forming whimsical patterns that were as unique as the artists themselves. Softer breaths produced smooth, flowing lines, while stronger gusts created bursts of texture and color. 

The creative exercise encouraged students to express their emotions, experiment with new techniques and develop empathy through open-minded exploration.  

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Date Added: 6/2/2025