Students across the Connetquot Central School District donned purple on Sept. 13 to show their support for Islip Goes Purple. Islip Goes Purple is a monthlong initiative designed to unite the Town of Islip in raising awareness of mental health, substance use disorder and celebrating those in recovery.

In talking about students who wore purple to raise awareness of mental health, John Pearl Elementary School Principal Brian Winkle added, “Students are taught that it is important to take care of their minds and bodies, focusing on overall wellness.”

“This is the first year students in the district are wearing purple for IGP Day,” said Director of Student Services Joanne Pisani. “It’s great to see so much of our Connetquot school community supporting this cause and showing solidarity!”

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Date Added: 9/20/2023

Fourth grade students in Dina Pinelli’s class at Edith L. Slocum Elementary School celebrated International Dot Day. Held each year on or around Sept. 15, Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration.

In “The Dot,” a book by Peter H. Reynolds, the main character believes she can’t draw. Her teacher then encourages her to “make a mark and see where it takes her,” and her creativity takes off.

Students in Ms. Pinelli’s class first read “The Dot” aloud before being given a sheet of paper with a single dot on it. Like the story, they were tasked with creating something around or based on the dot. The activity got the students’ creative juices flowing as they were inspired to make one-of-a-kind works of art and self-expression.

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Date Added: 9/20/2023