students` voice - Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional Catholic School

THE
STUDENTS’ VOICE
Volume 16 Number 1
October 2015
OUR LADY OF THE HAMPTONS REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
SEPTEMBER 2015
Volume 16, Number 2
WE CELEBRATE A HARVEST OF PLENTY
The richness of our area “out east” has been very evident as we started
the first trimester of school. Class trips to local beaches, farms and
wineries have been partnered with the beauty of Scripture.
The Blessing of Animals on October 2 was a celebration of the
Book of genesis and featured God’s creation of all things great and
small. More than one hundred dogs, cats, ferrets, turtles, and hedgehogs gathered in the auditorium at Meggie’s invitation
to “come and be blessed”.
While the pets do not
know much about St. Francis of Assisi, their owners
come to celebrate his feast
day each year.
Father Mike Vetrano and
father Janusz Lipski presided
over the prayer service and then
blessed each pet individually.
Students from grades
Kindergarten to eight gathered , some
with pets or photos, some without. Even the
turtles from the science lab joined in the festivities, as did a beautiful white falcon
Dogs, in particular, seemed overjoyed at the prospect of new friends, animals
or humans and raised their voices in barks and woofs of joy!
-Emily Milton and Julia Fritsch
OLH STUDENTS LIVE THEIR FAITH
Our Lady of the Hamptons is a Catholic school where Scripture, sacraments and elements of faith are taught every day. Class and
school liturgies are celebrated by our local priests and the entire school community. Students are then encouraged to serve in their parishes and communities.
A group of Prep 7 students have begun Rosary rallies at lunch time
when they gather to speak of Mary, sing hymns to her, discuss the
role of Mary as their Mother...and pray the Rosary.
The Rosary rally
is a student led
activity that the
Prep 7 students
hope will attract
other students to
join them.
The Girl Scouts will be delivering Reverse
Trick or Treat bags (gift bags with holy cards,
candies and good wishes) to the residents
of Bishop Ryan Village on All Saints’ Day!
Mr. Hanley and her
Prep 7 students have
begun their
monthly lunchtime visits to
the senior citizens of
Bridge Hampton Nutrition Center. The students share a meal,
talk, play games and
entertain the people.
Four students were cited for their outstanding contributions to the faith community with their generosity, Christian attitude and gentleness of spirit: Prep 8
Shane Halsey, Pre 6 Andrew Venesina, Prep 7 Gianmarcos Rivera and Grade
5 Alex Hatgistavrou.
FIRST GRADERS TEACH AND SING ABOUT NUTRITION
The first grade play was an exciting and well performed play that taught the audience all about healthy foods.
This play, successfully illustrated the difference between unhealthy foods and healthy foods. Songs like “So Many Flavors to Taste”, “Wash Your Hands”, “Gonna Eat Some Fruit” and “You Need Good Food for Fuel” put the audience in
the mood to think about good
health and nutrition.
Singing and memorizing
songs, along with reading lines
is known to prepare younger
students for speaking and
having confidence in front of a
large crowd.
The well decorated set
helped to contrast in detail the
difference between a good
food and a bad food, the main
idea of the play. The element
of outside sources, such as the
plot of Hansel and Gretel, also
helped to make the storyline
relatable and appealing to all
the audience.
Plays in the younger
grade’s often have a very important moral that reminds its viewers of a crucial fact in living a healthy lifestyle, and the
first grade play definitely made excellent points in healthy living. -Grace Kearns and Kaylie Roberts
PREP 8 STUDENTS TOUR MANHATTAN
As the anniversary of the September 11th attacks approached, we remembered all those who risked their lives
and passed away on that tragic day. As part of Prep 8 curriculum, we studied the circumstances leading up to the
attacks and the aftermath, examining the effect on the world,
and the changes in society. The American economy suffered greatly after the attacks. Many national and international companies were based in the World Trade Center.
Commerce came to a halt and the public was afraid to
spend money.
Prep 8 visited the 9/11 Memorial museum and viewed
artifacts from the tragedy. There was a crushed fire truck
that compressed from the weight of the objects falling on it
from the towers above. An electronic wall showed a photograph of a “Missing” signs posted by loved ones. Some
were lucky enough to get out, but most were crushed under
all of the rubble and debris. In the museum there was a
staircase from Tower 1 on display; “Survivor Staircase” depicting the means of escape by those
fortumate enough o survive.
It was a very emotional day for everyone on the trip. This trip helped us to grasp the
reality of that day and helped us to feel grateful for all the blessings in our lives. -Dillon Cleary
PREP 7 GETS TECHNICAL
The Technology Prep 7, went to Adventureland
for a special day of Math and Science. Students experienced four required rides (Pirate Ship, Bumper Cars, Turbulence and Musik Experience and then three bonus rides
(Frisbee, Ferris Wheel and Swings) on which specific
questions and activities were based. Specially designed
packets centered around questions of safety, how handicapped people would be able to get on the rides, and what
materials were used to make the rides stable.
Part of the excitement of the day was sharing
with many students from other Catholic schools in the
Diocese of Rockville Centre.
-Sofia Nieto
RUNNERS STRIDE INTO THE FALL
The STUDENTS’ VOICE
Staff 2015-2016
Dillon Cleary ‘16
Student editor
Brian Conigliaro ‘16
Julia Heming ‘16
Grace Kearns ‘16
Allie O’Connor ‘16
Sarahann Quiros ‘16
Ava Cuccia ‘17
Kyla Culver ‘17
Emily Milton ‘17
Julia Fritsch ‘17
Sophia Nieto ‘17
Sarah Spanburgh ‘18
Kaylie Roberts ‘18
Staff Reporters
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Regional Catholic
School
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Street,
Southampton,
New York 11968
(631) 283-9140
Email:
olh@hamptons.com
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COMING
EVENTS
IN NOVEMBER
MARATHON
DAY
SPELLING BEE
THANKSGIVING
FEAST
The start of the school year brings so many opportunities for the students at OLH to join
one of the running programs. For the younger (and older) students there is our track program,
but for our older runners there is the more challenging program of cross country.
Coach Turnbull puts together a team of runners from many different grades holding practice twice a week and working runners hard. The meets are held up Island where runners pin
on numbers and get ready to race.
The girls run first and all the boys on the team wait at the finish line to cheer them on. While
we line up to race we all get hyped up and prepared. As soon as the horn blows, hundreds of
runners take to the trails and fight for the top spots. Eventually you’ll get to a final turn and
hear the loud chanting of students and parents, that is when you know to give it all you got
and race for the line.
OLH is very much a contender for being the top school
in CMSAA cross country with
top runners such as Frank Bellucci, Cole Nunez, Andrew
Venesina, Liam Rego, James
and Brian Conigliaro, Henry
Saar, and Patrick Curran.
Headed toward the championship meet, OLH
won their last meet by one point! -Brian Conigliaro
WHAT’S NEW IN FINE ARTS ?
OLH Fine Arts has been thriving lately. With drama, dance and all the singing groups, the halls are always alive with
the sounds of music! The twenty-eight Hamptones are building
their repertoire, while the Hamptonix have added new members
now totaling twenty-seven! The prep-chorus, the Joyful Noise
boasts thirty-three members from kindergarten through grade
three. All will perform at the Advent Service, while the Hamptones
will sing at Thanksgiving. Drama, the Wednesday staple boast a
large group of budding actors.
Recorder club, several levels of guitar, the Paul Effman
Band program and Suzuki Strings program round out the musical
performance opportunities
If singing and acting are not for you, there are several opportunities for Dance. Miss Marcia teaches after school ballet
(Tuesdays and Thursdays) and Mrs. Curro teaches tap (Fridays)
and jazz (Wednesdays) with ability level placement available.
Lunch recess afford dancers opportunities to dance with the Junior
and Senior Dance Troupes.
The newest offering on Fine Arts is the brand new performing OLH DANCE COMPANY, open to girls who auditioned . This
group will be a “road company that will perform outside the school.
-Allie O’Connor
OLH CELEBRATES ALL OF NATURE
What a busy month it has been for the third grade! After their
Mass on October 9, the class took off for a day of Science, Social
Studies and language skills
at the Bronx Zoo. Each
third grader researched a
zoo animal that was then
observed at the zoo. Research is now being incorporated into a Power Point
presentation that will be
shared with their class and
families.
Getting a head start on
nature, the pre-school students spent a day picking
apples at the milk pail and
a pumpkin picking day at
Hank’s Pumpkintown. They learned how things grow along with their colors and numbers.
Julia Heming