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Monday, March 18, 2024

Posted on: March 18, 2024 - 8:01am

Do you have great detective skills? During any advisory, the library has a scavenger hunt happening. As long as your teacher gives you permission, you are welcome to join.

Spring Sports are coming!  Sign ups will take place this week on Thursday during morning advisory.  Please make sure your physicals are up to date now. Track is open to all grades. Baseball, Softball, and Boys’ & Girls’ Volleyball are 7th & 8th grade ONLY.

DID YOU KNOW STONY BROOK HAS ITS OWN MARCH MADNESS COMPETITION GOING ON? Vote for your favorite graphic novel. The winner will be announced on March 31! Please cast your vote for the best graphic novel for each round of March Madness. You can find a description or book trailer on the March Madness Board.  Round 1: Graphic Novel Twins vs. Shark Summer. Please find the March Madness Board and Voting on the library website OR in the SB Google Classroom.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the St. Patrick's Spirit day Friday. It was difficult to decide on winners because there was so much amazing spirit! The winners are —  in Grade 8: Evan T; in Grade 7: Alex B; and in Grade 6: Sam B. Come on down to the office to get your gift card!

This week is Neurodiversity Week. Neurodiversity refers to the diversity of human minds. This includes the differences between how people think, process information, behave and communicate. It refers to a world where neurological differences are recognized and respected as all other human variations. Depending on how our brains are wired we think, move, process information and communicate in different ways. Neurodiversity is about recognizing those who think differently. Approximately 15-20% of the population has a neurological difference. Instead of labeling people with deficits or disorders, when we use the term neurodiversity, we take a balanced view of an individual’s unique strengths and challenges. Check out the posters in the lobby and the main hallway on the first floor to learn more about Neurodiversity and famous individuals who are neurodiverse.