Students and staff at Cherry Lane Elementary School in Carle Place were invited to take part in the school’s “Comfy for a Cause-Blue Edition” event that took place on April 17 raising $1,075 to support the family of fallen New York Police Detective Jonathan Diller. Participants were invited to wear their comfiest blue clothes in exchange for a donation. To support the school’s efforts, the Cherry Lane PTA purchased pizza for everyone to enjoy through the LI Pizza Strong Fundraiser.

The LI Pizza Strong Fundraiser was held on April 17 with over 250 pizzerias across Long Island joining together with $5 from every pizza sold benefiting three police charities and the family of fallen NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller.

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Date Added: 4/19/2024

Second graders from Cherry Lane School recently learned about biographies and completed their own biography project on an individual of their choosing.

The students researched famous athletes, historic figures, artists and more. They then organized their research into an essay and created their own posters, tri-fold boards or dioramas to showcase their person of study. Each student practiced their public speaking skills as they presented facts about their researched individual to their class. In addition, some students dressed like their famous figure as they shared their individual’s story.

Classmates listened intently and were encouraged to ask questions, compliment the presenter, or talk about a connection that they made. The project was a fun way for students to learn about biographies, channel their interests and showcase their creativity.

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Date Added: 3/25/2024

Carle Place students from Cherry Lane School recently celebrated the special people in their community during the school’s annual “Characters of Carle Place” event. Coordinated by ENL teacher Nicole Santos, “Characters of Carle Place” invites professionals from around Carle Place to the school to read to students and speak about their important roles in the community.

Various community helpers were invited to Cherry Lane School to read a short book about feelings to a class and then speak about their career. Readers included an actor, bakers, a dentist, doctor, EMT, firefighters, lawyer, a Marine, nurse, police officers, realtor and Cherry Lane’s school social worker.

Classes heard one of four different books. These included “The Color Monster” by Anna Llenas, “In My Heart: A Book of Feelings” by Jo Witek, “Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to be Who You Are” by Maria Dismondy and “The Way I Feel” by Janan Cain. Each of the stories aligned with the district’s mental health standards.

Following the reading, each class learned more about their visitor as they asked questions about their important work. It was a memorable day for the entire Cherry Lane school community.

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Date Added: 3/21/2024