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Valley Stream 24 Rings in the 2023-2024 School Year

District Schools "Make the Connection" in a New Year

Jake Mendlinger, Community Contributor
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Students enjoyed a reading session on the first day of school.
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Superintendent of Schools Mr. Unal Karakas introduced himself to a Kindergarten class.
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Students were eager to participate in their classes throughout the district.
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Students were eager to participate in their classes throughout the district.
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Mr. Karakas welcomed students arriving at William L. Buck Elementary School.
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Students were excited to reconnect with their peers.
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Students were excited to reconnect with their peers.
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Mr. Karakas visited classrooms throughout the district.

VALLEY STREAM, NEW YORK (SEPTEMBER 2023) — Schools in the Valley Stream 24 School District recently opened their doors to their students for the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year.

“The first day of school is always exciting and we are so happy to welcome new and returning students for the 2023-2024 school year,” said Superintendent of Schools Mr. Unal Karakas. “This year, our educational journey embarks on a special theme, Make the Connection. Our theme encourages all members of our school community to come together, strengthen bonds, and unite in pursuit of a common goal—celebrating a year of excellence and achievement," Superintendent Karakas explained.

Students and faculty at Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School, Robert W. Carbonaro Elementary School, and William L. Buck Elementary School started the school year with great excitement as they look to create another memorable and successful year.

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Mr. Karakas visited every classroom, extending his warm welcome and words of encouragement to both students and staff. To facilitate a smooth transition into the new school year, teachers and staff members across the district actively engaged students in discussions about their first-day experiences and guided them in practicing mindfulness techniques. Valley Stream 24 is excited to Make the Connection this school year!

For more information about Valley Stream 24, please visit the District’s website at https://valleystreamschooldistrict24.org and ‘like’ our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/VS24SchoolDistrict #LookForTheAwesome #VS24

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