As part of Fire Prevention Week, Westhampton Beach Elementary School students participated in fire safety lessons with members of the Westhampton Beach Fire Department. Students learned about general fire safety, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers and practiced calling 911 and jumping out the window of the fire department’s smoke house simulator.

Date Added: 10/21/2024

Westhampton Beach Elementary School students recently raised over $30,000 for their school through a Bubble Run and Raise Craze fundraiser.

As part of the fundraiser, students secured sponsorships to run in the Bubble Run and donations by promising to perform acts of kindness in return. They completed a multitude of individual and schoolwide good deeds, including writing cards to residents of local assisted living facilities, helping to pick up trash, collecting crayons for homeless shelters and sharing positive messages.

The fundraiser culminated with Principal Jeremy Garritano getting slimed. He agreed to be slimed if students met their fundraising goal.

The funds will be used to purchase STEM equipment and upgrades to the school’s greenhouse, as well as provide for field trips.

Date Added: 10/18/2024

Westhampton Beach Elementary School is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through a variety of activities. Students are sharing biographies of famous Latinos and Latinas over the school’s public address system and on display boards in their school’s hallways. They have also been reading books and watching videos on the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and the different cultures and traditions within Spanish-speaking countries. Additionally, in Spanish class, they have been talking about symbols of Hispanic culture.

Date Added: 10/10/2024

Westhampton Beach Elementary School students are raising funds for their school through a new fundraiser that kicked off on Oct. 1 with an inspiring assembly. The fundraiser, Raise Craze, raises funds through acts of kindness.

Through Oct. 15, students will be asking for donations and performing acts of kindness in return. They are pledging to do individual and schoolwide good deeds, including writing cards to residents of local assisted living facilities, helping to pick up trash, collecting crayons for homeless shelters and sharing positive messages. They will also be participating in a bubble fun run featuring an obstacle course on Oct. 11.

If students attain the school’s fundraising goal of $30,000, Principal Jeremy Garritano promises to allow himself to be slimed. The funds will be used to purchase STEM equipment and upgrades to the school’s greenhouse, as well as provide for field trips.

 

Date Added: 10/7/2024

Westhampton Beach Elementary School students recently celebrated National Walk to School Day. The annual event brought out smiles on the faces of students as they walked to their school.  Walk to School Day aims to encourage communities to become safer places for walking for everyone in the community. 

 

Date Added: 10/4/2024