Lincoln Avenue Moving Up

Celebrates

For Just a Little While

“Six years, which involves approximately 538 sandwiches with the crusts cut just right,” enumerated Lincoln Avenue Principal Dr. Michele LeBlanc in her opening remarks, “389 forgotten library books often brought to school just in the nick of time, over 1,522 homework assignments—not including Science Fair projects and other projects—plus 3,060 days for you to remember to wear your sneakers for physical education days! We are proud of what all these children have accomplished and we are most thankful to all of you in the audience.”

After Dr. LeBlanc recognized graduating parents, the PTA, its officers and volunteers who have contributed to the success of another school year, she focused on the purpose of their “Moving-Up” ceremony.

In reviewing the various definitions of the words “moving and up,” Dr. LeBlanc preferred the musical definition in relation to this Fifth-grade class: “moving – the rhythmic or metrical structure of a poetic composition. I consider this group of fine students a poetic composition. Together, and individually, they are each beautiful works of art, who have developed skills and talents, growing at individual rates through the rhythmic structure of the last six school years.”

Defining “up”, Dr. LeBlanc again used the alternate definition “up - with greater intensity, or pitch for this group as well, one which relates to the volume of this collective poetic composition that is seated before you.”

Dr. LeBlance recognized the 101 students for their maturity, self-confidence, positive communication skills, their ability to create change for the better, and to work well with each other. She recognized how they have “aspired to accomplish both individual and collective goals.”  Calling upon Middle School Principal Thomas Murray, Dr. LeBlanc concluded her remarks by symbolically placing “the growth and intensity of this poetic composition, the Lincoln Avenue Fifth-grade class of 2011, in your hands, Mr. Murray.”   

Mr. Murray assured the Lincoln Avenue Fifth-graders that they will have fun learning at the Middle School and expected to see them all within three short years sitting at another Moving-Up ceremony at the Middle School. 

Two students prepared their thoughts about how Lincoln has helped them grow. In “Hiding,” Sophie Fisher explained how she was so shy, but thanks to the encouragement of her teachers and peers she has learned to participate in so many activities. Jessica Dailey shared her successes in her essay “What Fifth-grade Means to Me.”

Presentation of certificates by each of the Fifth-grade Teachers to their students, the announcements of the special awards (see below), and musical interludes of For Just A Little While and Rockin’ Lincoln preceded Dr. LeBlanc’s closing statements of thanks to all the Sayville Administrators as well as the Lincoln Avenue Fifth-grade teachers.

 Dr. LeBlanc’s final words, “Congratulations to the High School Class of 2018 and to the Lincoln Fifth-grade Class of 2011,” brought the Moving-Up ceremony to a satisfying close amid rousing cheers, whistles, and applause.

LINCOLN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRADE 5 PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC AWARDS

2010/2011

GOLD AWARDS  for 2010-2011

                        Mr. Bombara’s Class                                   Mr. Campbell’s Class                                 

                        Hannah Bishop                                             Kayla Barone

                        Meghan Caraher                                          Jenna Deignan

                        Sean O’Halloran                                          Skylar Jackson

                        Christopher Pacia                                        William Klopp

                        Philip Rinaldi III                                          Katherine Post

                        Alicia Rivera                                                 Jacob Rossi

                        Julia Stueber                                                            Madeline Schaefer

                        Ryan Wilson

                        Justin Zegel

                        Mr. Dragotta’s Class                                                Mrs. Whitehurst’s Class

                        Emily Abrahall                                             Daniel Cliff

                        Ian Bard                                                         Richard Cotes

                        Jason Burns                                                  Hanna Decker

                        Jessica Dailey                                                           Sophie Fisher

                        Colleen McGrath                                         Katherine Gennosa

                        Ryan O’Connell                                           Ava McNevin

                        Kaitlin Weber                                               Gabriele Thornton

SILVER AWARDS for 2010-2011

                        Mr. Bombara’s Class                                   Mr. Campbell’s Class

                        Dea Ahlgrim                                                 Angelo Munoz

                        Aidan Morrell

                        Mr. Dragotta’s Class                                                Mrs. Whitehurst’s Class

                        Aleksander Azarov                                       Kalista Alfano

                        Jeremy Bruno                                               Reece Pena   

NYS COMPTROLLER AWARD

Richard Cotes

Philip Rinaldi III

NYS PRESIDING OFFICERS AWARD

Jeremy Bruno

TRIPLE “C” AWARDS

Gavin Syska

Victoria Fuori

“PRESIDENTIAL” PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARDS-Grade 5

Hannah Bishop-Mr. Bombara

Meghan Caraher-Mr. Bombara

Robert Papandrew-Mr. Bombara

Ryan Wilson-Mr. Bombara

Matthew Danielson-Mr. Campbell

Antonio Rojas-Mr. Campbell

Madeline Schaefer-Mr. Campbell

Matthew Wallace-Mr. Campbell

Emily Abrahall-Mr. Dragotta

Nathan Bauland-Mrs. Whitehurst

Hanna Decker-Mrs. Whitehurst

Heaven Estein-Mrs. Whitehurst

Joshua Ojeda-Mrs. Whitehurst

Grace Scribner-Mrs. Whitehurst

Gabriele Thornton-Mrs. Whitehurst

“NATIONAL” PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARD -Grade 5

Mr. Bombara’s Class

Bella Coan, Kyla Downey, Grace Johnston, Aidan Morrell, Christopher Pacia,

Philip Rinaldi, Alicia Rivera

Mr. Campbell’s Class

Kayla Barone, Otto Cooley, Victoria Creviston, Jenna Deignan, Maria Fiorillo,

Skylar Jackson, Michael McCabe, Aidan McEnerney, Angelo Munoz,

Thomas Quintana, Jacob Rossi, Justin Sgroi, Leah Tama

Mr. Dragotta’s Class

Aleksander Azarov, Kellianne Barrera, Carly Bishop, Jeremy Bruno, Emma Doxsee, Aidan Kolar, Mackenzie Leddy, Zachary Liotta, Colleen McGrath, Anthony Medile, Ryan O’Connell, Jake Unger, Kaitlin Weber

Mrs. Whitehurst’s Class

Kalista Alfano, Christopher Cocomero, Charles Crawford, Noah Divinsky,

Katherine Gennosa, Kiera Golon, Paige Harrold, John Robilotto