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ChattertonRoland A. Chatterton School

108 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566

Phone: 516 992-7270

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Chatterton Grades Team Up to Learn About Colonial Times

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Ms. Savino’s fourth-grade class spent the last few weeks completing a research project about Colonial times. On May 22, they shared their final projects with Mrs. Scavelli’s third-grade class.

Date Added: 5/28/2025

Chatterton Shows Off Gear College and Career Day

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Chatterton students and staff showed their future pride and creativity by dressing up for College and Career Day as part of our ABC Countdown to Summer! The halls were filled with college gear and career costumes, from doctors and detectives to athletes and artists, as well as colleges such as LIU, Yale, or the University of Delaware. It was an inspiring and fun way to celebrate the letter C while encouraging big dreams and bright futures!
 

Click here to view the Chatterton Shows Off Gear College and Career Day slideshow.

 

Date Added: 5/22/2025

Chatterton Hosts STEAM Day Full of Discovery and Creativity

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On May 16, Chatterton School hosted its annual STEAM Day, where students participated in a variety of activities that incorporated science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

STEAM and sixth-grade teacher James Keenan, along with other staff members, helped coordinate these interactive, hands-on activities, ensuring they were both enjoyable and educational.

Sixth graders led different stations for younger students to engage with and enjoy. Additionally, students were entertained by an interactive science-themed show titled "The Great and Powerful Dave."

“They were an integral part of the day's success,” noted Keenan.

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Date Added: 5/20/2025

Chatterton Students Team Up for STEAM Adventure

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Ms. Pikowsky, Mrs. Scavelli, and Mrs. Maloney’s classes at Chatterton teamed up for a STEAM Day adventure. Students combined science and creativity by turning coffee filters into vibrant butterflies with just markers, a spray of water, and piper cleaners.

Click here to view the Chatterton Students Team Up for STEAM Adventure slideshow.

Date Added: 5/19/2025

Chatterton Fifth Graders Build Volume Zoo

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Fifth graders worked hard this May, creating a Volume Zoo in their classrooms.

Students were challenged to create their own animal out of boxes and craft supplies, in turn, find the totalvolumeof their creation.

This fun activity incorporated math, science, and reading into a lesson.

Click here to view the Chatterton Fifth Graders Build Volume Zoo slideshow.

Date Added: 5/14/2025

Chatterton Artists Win Town Poster Contest

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Three Chatterton students were recently selected as winners in the Town of Hempstead Recycling Poster Contest. thumbnail266088
Three Chatterton students were recently selected as winners in the Town of Hempstead Recycling Poster Contest. thumbnail266089

Three Chatterton students were recently selected as winners in the Town of Hempstead Recycling Poster Contest.

Alyssa G. (third place, upper grades), Mia Z. (second place, lower grades), and Andi R. (third place, lower grades) each won prizes and were honored at an April 25 ceremony at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick.

“This year’s contest received an incredible number of creative and thoughtful submissions from students across the town(ship), all aimed at raising awareness about the importance of recycling and sustainability,” noted Maureen Early, a lead community affairs specialist for Reworld, who helped sponsor the contest.

Magnetic replicas of their posters were placed on Town of Hempstead garbage trucks, so be on the lookout!

 

 

Date Added: 5/6/2025

Chatterton Displays Student Works at Art Show

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Chatterton's annual Art Show was held on April 24, bringing to life art pieces such as Tim Burton dreams, mouthwatering realistic food sculptures, and vibrant Día de los Muertos skeletons.  

Teacher Justine Dujardin organized the display, which featured artwork in various mediums by the school’s many talented students. 

 
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Date Added: 4/25/2025

Chatterton Students Deliver TED-Ed Talks

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Months of dedication, early morning preparation, and big ideas all led up to one big moment for fifth and sixth graders at Chatterton School. 

Students took to the stage on March 28 with the goal of inspiring peers with their passion, creativity, and confidence.  

TED-Ed isa TED education initiative that offers a platform for teachers and students to discover and create custom lessons around TED-Ed animations, TED Talks, and other online videos. It fosters learning and the sharing of ideas through TED-style presentations. 

 

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Date Added: 4/3/2025