On Saturday, November 22, 14 students from the Farmingdale School District participated in this year's P.E.A.K.(Parents, Educators, and Kids) Festival at Freeport High School. The P.E.A.K. Festival, run by the NMEA (Nassau Music Educators Association), is the fourth-grade prelude to the Division 1 All County Music Festivals. P.E.A.K. provides excellent workshops focusing on choral singing, music concepts, All-County level ensemble experience, skills, and techniques facilitated by a dedicated and talented staff of music professionals. Saltzman East Memorial music teacher Abigail Coacci chaired the event. She worked with the clinicians and volunteers behind the scenes to ensure the festival ran smoothly. Our fourth-grade students, accompanied by Ms. Irene Smykowski from Saltzman East Memorial and Ms. Deanna Cupolo from Northside, enjoyed their favorite sessions of the day, including cardio drumming, ukulele jamming, and folk dancing. The day concluded with a performance showcasing what every student and parent had learned during the day.

Let’s give a big round of applause to the fourth-grade students, their teachers, and parents for a delightful and musical day!

All of our winter concerts will be held in person this year! No tickets are required to attend. Performances will be recorded, and links will be posted on the district website a few days after each show.

• DECEMBER 3, 2025 HMS 6,7,8 GR ORCHESTRA
• DECEMBER 8, 2025 AA WINTER CONCERT
• DECEMBER 9, 2025 HMS 7,8 GR CHORUS
• DECEMBER 11, 2025 HMS BAND CONCERT #1
• DECEMBER 11, 2025 HMS BAND CONCERT #2
• DECEMBER 15, 2025 HMS 6 GR CHORUS
• DECEMBER 16, 2025 FHS SYMPHONIC BAND, AND ORCHESTRA
• DECEMBER 17, 2025 FHS NS WINTER CONCERT
• DECEMBER 17, 2025 FHS WP WINTER CONCERT
• DECEMBER 18, 2025 FHS TREBLE CHORUS, MIXED CHORUS, AND WIND ENSEMBLE
• DECEMBER 19, 2025 SEM WINTER CONCERT

Northside hosted its first annual Kindergarten Friendsgiving Celebration!

Our youngest learners spent the morning with friends, enjoying crafts, relay races, and storytelling while sharing giggles and creating joyful memories. The children even created a special handmade gift to take home and make the Thanksgiving table extra special this year!

A heartfelt thank you to Northside’s star Kindergarten teachers for a celebration stuffed with happiness!

Northside artists in Ms. Wozny’s class learned about the famous pop artist Keith Haring, known for his bold lines, bright colors, and energetic figures in motion. Inspired by his unique style, students created their own action paintings, using expressive poses and vibrant colors to capture a sense of movement and excitement just like Haring’s iconic artwork.

The school day for Mrs. Seigel's second-grade class at Northside begins with dedicated time for STEAM bins.This is a chance for every student to become an innovator, constructing, designing, and collaborating. It's a key part of their morning routine where their creativity doesn't just soar—it takes shape