Hicksville Public Schools: Meeting The National Guard At Woodland

Press release from Hicksville Public Schools:

10/06/2021

Translate Fifth grade students in Mr. Rob Morris’s and Mr. Mike Guarascio’s classes at Woodland Avenue School in Hicksville received a visit from the National Guard on October 1st.  Army National Guard, Jack Schlef, returned home for a brief visit to Long Island and one stop he made was visiting Mr. Morris’s and Mr. Guarascio’s classes.  Mr. Schlef talked to the students about a day in the life of bootcamp for an enlistee and demonstrated how to do a military push-up.  The students participated in Q&A sessions and were very inquisitive to learn about Mr. Schlef’s experiences in the Army. In preparation for this special day, Mr. Morris decorated his classroom in bootcamp motif, and students watched a video to learn about platoons, squads, dog tags, military ranks and so much more. Mr. Morris’s students wrote thank you cards and designed posters to be displayed in preparation for Mr. Schlef’s planned arrival.  Last year’s former students in Mr. Morris’s class began the relationship with Mr. Schlef while stationed away from home through letter writing to him during the Spring of 2021. The students welcomed this unique opportunity to learn about military life and thank a serviceman for his duty to our country.  Committee Meetings In-Person Attendance for Committee Members and Invited Guests Wednesday, October 6th, 2021Curriculum Committee Meeting 6:30pmFacilities Committee Meeting Approx. 8:00pm  Click below for the livestream link and agenda information. 

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