Stewart Manor School’s fifth grade scholars recently enhanced their research skills during a project-based assignment, Bottle Buddy Biographies.

They selected and focused on a well-known individual who inspired them the most. Throughout April, the scholars researched their inspirational figure by reading biography books from the school library, public library and their classroom library. Equipped with their newfound knowledge, they created lap books to showcase the person’s life, education, challenges and achievements, legacy and interesting facts, and inspiration. Utilizing nonfiction text features, the scholars also displayed major events and character traits on their lap books. As this project taught them how to effectively research, they also learned how to properly cite their sources.

The fifth graders brought their projects to life with creativity, crafting imaginative bottle-head replicas of their chosen historical figures. Blending art and public speaking, they showcased their artistic creations alongside their lap books and presented their work using expressive speech and storytelling to bring their figures' stories to life.

Date Added: 5/6/2025

For the third consecutive year, Stewart Manor School's Lego Robotics team has earned well-deserved recognition for their incredible achievements at the FIRST Lego League Long Island Championship.

Guided by coaches Parveen Rampal and James Ristano, the team participated in this year's “Submerged” challenge, where they were tasked with using technology to tackle real-world oceanic problems. Their competition season began at the FIRST Lego League Robotics Qualifier in January, where they earned a second-place finish in the Robot Performance category, securing their spot in the Long Island Championship held on March 9.

At the championship, their hard work and commitment paid off when they were honored with an Engineering Excellence Award. This impressive award is presented to teams that demonstrate not only an efficiently designed robot but also an innovative project solution that effectively addresses the season’s challenge. Beyond technical excellence, recipients of the Engineering Excellence Award must also exemplify core values such as enthusiasm, respect and teamwork. Their innovation project idea was to design a submersible capable of collecting healthy coral babies and transporting them to Bio Rock formations, a creative solution to combat coral bleaching. Out of 30 teams, Stewart Manor’s Lego robot placed seventh on the mission table.

Principal Pamela Stamidis and Assistant Principal Pamela Boyd expressed immense pride. “Congratulations to the robotics team coaches for their hard work, dedication and leadership and to our excellent, super intelligent and perseverant students,” they said. “We are so very proud of you!”

Date Added: 3/26/2025