Lincoln Moving Up
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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.
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
