Fourth graders at John Street School have started their Piper Computer builds during their STEAM Lab lessons with Ms. Geiger! Piper Computers Kits allow the students to learn about electronics, coding and computer science through building and using fully functional computers. They are currently utilizing blueprints and following step-by-step instructions to construct their computers. The students are employing problem solving skills, critical thinking and collaboration to overcome challenges and fail forward.

Going forward, the plan is to hand off the constructed Piper Computers to the fifth grade students. Fifth graders will then utilize the computers with our coding teacher, Ms. Caiazzo. The fourth graders have been enjoying the experience so far, and are looking forward to continuing their builds!

Date Added: 10/3/2024

On Sept. 24, in honor of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, John Street School’s sixth grade classes hosted a fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research.

Students were encouraged to wear gold/yellow, as gold is the color of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Each student who participated in the fundraiser donated to decorate a paper heart of gold, which are now displayed in the main hallway of the school building. The students raised $800 this year. All proceeds will go to Memorial Sloan Kettering in memory of David Jones, a former student who sadly passed away from neuroblastoma.

“We hope this fundraiser shows that you’re never too young to make a difference,” Principal Thomas Riccobono said. “It’s all about kids helping kids.”

Date Added: 9/26/2024

The district honored the memory and service of Detective Jonathan Diller, a former John Street School alumnus, with a bench dedication ceremony on Aug. 27. The bench was donated by the John Street School PTA.

The ceremony opened with the National Anthem, sung by NYPD Officer Murray. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jared Bloom then addressed the crowd, speaking about how Detective Diller exemplified the spirit of service that defines the Franklin Square community.

“His legacy reminds our students of the valor and selflessness that profoundly impacts so many lives in this spirit of service that our school district strives to instill in all of our students,” Dr. Bloom said.

Franklin Square Board of Education President Stephen Toto then spoke at the podium. “Detective Diller was not only a dedicated public servant, but also a cherished alumnus of our school. His unwavering commitment to protecting others and his selfless service embodied the values of ‘we can, we will’,” Mr. Toto said, citing the district’s motto of “We Can, We Will, We Do.”

Following, John Street School Principal Thomas Riccobono spoke about the former John Street student, saying, “Detective Diller was more than just a name in our school’s history. He was a shining example of the values we hold here: integrity, bravery and a deep commitment to serving others.”

Detective Diller’s mother and sister, along with Principal Riccobono and Assistant Prinicpal Jung Lee, cut the ribbon to unveil the memorial bench.

In attendance at the ceremony were NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny, NYPD Transit, NYPD Health and Wellness, NYPD Queens South CRT, NCPD Highway Unit, NCPD Motorcycle Unit, NCPD Mounted Unit, NCPD Highway Unit, NCPD POP Unit, NCPD Patrol Units, and local fire and EMT departments. Town of Hempstead Clerk Kate Murray, Town of Hempstead Councilman Thomas Muscarella, Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Jeanne Driscoll, Congressman Anthony D’Esposito and Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages were also in attendance.

Click here to view the District Dedicates Memorial Bench to NYPD Detective Diller slideshow.

Date Added: 8/28/2024