Students at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School have been celebrating “Teacher Appreciation Week” with various fun-themed activities each day including high five a teacher, draw a picture for a teacher, dress up like a teacher, thank a teacher and write a note to a teacher. Pictured are students in Carrie Farra’s third-grade class dressing up as teachers for the day.

AnnaLucia Moloche, a second grader in Elizabeth Caffrey’s class, also dressed as a teacher and is pictured reading a book to her classmates.

The top 10 students of the William Floyd High School Class of 2018 are pictured with WFHS Principal Philip Scotto.

William Floyd High School Principal Philip Scotto recently conferred the Principal’s Award to the top 10 students in the upcoming class of 2018. This year’s Principal’s Award list features an all-female top 10 for the first time in district history. The students, a talented, motivated, intelligent, hardworking group of young ladies, have committed to attend college in the fall to study a variety of topics including accounting, biology, biomedical engineering, child study, English, forensic science, neuroscience, neuroscience and behavior, nursing, and public policy/political science. Congratulations to these 10 individuals on their accomplishments as well as to all members of the Class of 2018!

William Floyd High School Class of 2018 Principal’s Award Recipients
Valedictorian: Asma Asghar, Barnard College, neuroscience
Salutatorian: Michelle Lara, Harvard University, biology

Additional Principal’s Award recipients are (listed alphabetically):
Kellin Amaya, St. Joseph’s College, child study
Courtney Cronin, SUNY Alfred State, forensic science
Sofia Galvez, Marist College, accounting
Julia Goodwin, Stony Brook University, English
Ferjana Jahan, Stony Brook University, public policy and political science
Sandra Vivar Marin, St. Joseph’s College, nursing
Khadija Saad, Stony Brook University, biomedical engineering
Nia Smith, Vassar College, neuroscience and behavior

In preparation for your child’s entrance into kindergarten, our elementary team will be conducting a screening as part of NYS Commissioner’s Regulations. The purpose of the screening is to identify your child’s strengths, and to provide important information to guide his/her unique kindergarten experience. This screening will consist of exercises that determine basic academic skills, motor skills and oral language.

The screening will take place at Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary on the following dates by appointment only:

• June 4 – 7 (4-7 pm)
• June 11 – 15 (4-7 pm)
• June 26 – 29 (8 am – 1pm)
• August 6 – 9 (8am – 1pm)

Please visit the following link to schedule your child’s kindergarten screening appointment: http://signup.com/go/sThtpdm. You will be prompted to enter in information about your child and select a time for screening that works best for you and your family. If you are unable to schedule your appointment online please call Arlene Oldham at 631-874-1132, or email her at aoldham@wfsd.k12.ny.us. If you get a voicemail, please leave a message with your name and phone number and your call will be returned. We are asking that you please make an appointment by Friday, June 1st. If your child is currently enrolled in Just Kids within one of the elementary buildings they will be screened before the end of the school year, so you do not have to make an appointment. Please complete the Parent Questionnaire that was mailed to you and bring it with you to the screening appointment or send it in with your child to their Just Kids teacher.

We are looking forward to working in partnership with you and watching your child grow socially, emotionally and academically!

If you would like to view the Kindergarten screening letter (in English and Spanish), please Click Here.

Application Procedures

Due to limited availability, a maximum of 32 students will be selected for summer 2018 Drivers Education on a first-come, first-serve basis, with Seniors registering first and then Juniors and Sophomores.  Application will be available to print online on the William Floyd School District’s website (www.wfsd.k12.ny.us).  Interested students who are at least 16 years of age and have a valid NYS learners permit may apply. Registration will be Wednesday, June 6th @ 4pm for Seniors and Thursday, June 7th @ 4pm for Juniors and Sophomores.  Registration will be held in the south lobby outside the counseling center.  Students must bring the completed application, NYS Learners permit and payment of $400.00 at the time of registration (cash, check or money order payable to Wm. Floyd UFSD).  Please note:  Students will be notified at the time of registration of their lecture and drive times.  Once assigned to a day and time for class, it cannot be changed..

Procedures, Expectations and Attendance Requirements*

In order to be issued a New York MV-285 “Student Certificate of Completion” certificate, New York State law requires you to have 6 hours of actual driving, 18 hours of in-car observation and 24 hours of class lecture. Students are scheduled for exactly the number of hours required by NYS. Absences are only permissible when they involve extenuating circumstances, and those absences require documentation. These will be considered and/or approved on a case-by-case basis, and any absence that is authorized must be made up. Students and parents/guardians are advised that family vacations, jobs, or participation on a sports team are not considered to be justifiable reasons for absence, and students must arrange with the teacher to make up the missed class. In cases where a student misses an in-car session, it is the student’s responsibility to switch with another student if he/she cannot attend. If missing sessions are not made up, the MV-285 cannot be issued. Students enrolled in Driver Education are expected to be in good standing with respect to attendance and behavior for the duration of the course.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE SCHEDULE AND APPLICATION

Recently, 90 William Floyd art students in grades five through 12 received the highest rating of “Distinguished” on their art portfolios at the annual New York State Art Teachers Association Portfolio Day held for the first time at William Floyd High School. In order to qualify for this award, students must be nominated by their teachers and then present their work before a professional artist for assessment.

Members of the William Floyd High School National Art Honor Society assisted in the event by helping check-in participants, hand out certificates and direct visitors. Art teachers Linda Francis (William Floyd Elementary School), Marco Antenucci (William Paca Middle School), Jillian Berner (William Paca Middle School), Stephanie Taisler (William Floyd Middle School), Tim Kosta (William Floyd Middle School), Erin Almeida (William Floyd High School), Theresa Bianco (William Floyd High School), Tina Eccleston (WFHS, John S. Hobart, Moriches and William Floyd Elementary), Erika Licausi (William Floyd High School) and Sue Plunket (William Floyd High School) all had students who were adjudicated. Congratulations to the students and their teachers!

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Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School students greeted Chris Pendergast and the ALS Ride for Life with signs and cheers, as well as a donation to help fight ALS.

William Floyd Middle School presented a check to the ALS Ride for Life for $500 with an additional $500 on the way.

William Floyd Middle School and Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School recently welcomed Chris Pendergast and the ALS Ride for Life for quick stops along the path of their 21st annual “Ride for Life,” a trek from the east end of Long Island to New York City, which is designed to raise funds and awareness in the battle against ALS (amytrophic lateral sclerosis) or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Students lined up outside of each school holding banners and cheered him and fellow Ride for Lifers on for all that they have and continue to accomplish in fighting the battle against the disease. Each school provided a donation to help assist them in their efforts – $800 from Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School and $500 from William Floyd Middle School, with an additional $500 on the way. William Floyd Elementary School fifth graders also met with Mr. Pendergast earlier this year and are holding fundraisers to help as well.

Pictured with Paul Raniolo are William Floyd Middle School assistant principals T.J. Heintz and Dr. Eugenia Jackolski; Carolyn Schick, William Floyd Middle School principal; Paula Raniolo, William Floyd Middle School social worker; Jennifer Farnum, Chair, SC Board on Child Protection; and Mark Clavin, Suffolk County Department of Social Services.

Paula Raniolo, William Floyd Middle School social worker, recently received a Certificate of Appreciation & Proclamation at the 34th Annual Child Abuse & Neglect/Family Violence Volunteer & Professional Recognition Day held at the Suffolk County Legislature’s William H. Rogers Legislative Building. Ms. Raniolo was selected for her efforts and knowledge in child protection and family violence. The event was sponsored by the Suffolk County Advisory Board on Child Protection.

“Growing up in a violent home has critical implications for child development and subsequent behaviors as an adult,” said Ms. Raniolo, highlighting the importance of helping children who suffer from family violence. “Children who are exposed to family violence may have difficulties with learning and have limited social skills. Some may exhibit violent, risky or delinquent behaviors, or suffer from depression or anxiety,” she added.

“Receiving this award is a testament to the district’s mission of improving and increasing access to mental health services for all of our students,” added Ms. Raniolo, who noted that William Floyd continues to make investments in mental health services. Over the past several years, the district has added social workers, psychologists, counselors and other mental health professionals.

“I am thankful for the recognition. With so many hardworking, dedicated professionals in the field it is an incredible honor to be chosen for this award,” concluded Ms. Raniolo.

Story by Thomas Reilly, Public Relations Intern
St. Joseph’s College

Pictured with SCOPE Education Services Executive Director George Duffy are (clockwise from top left) Barbara Mehmel, Christine Els, Ronald Gross, Monica Corona and Dawn Mitterando.

Five members of the William Floyd school community were selected as “Shining Stars” at the 17th annual SCOPE Education Services School District Awards Dinner held earlier this spring. Honorees are selected based upon exemplary service to education and the William Floyd School District.

This year’s Shining Stars include: Barbara Mehmel, John S. Hobart Elementary School PTO and Blessings in a Backpack coordinator receiving the Community Service Award; Dawn Mitterando, William Floyd High School clerk typist receiving the Support Staff Service Award; Christine Els, John S. Hobart Elementary School teacher receiving the Teacher Service Award; Ronald Gross, William Floyd High School social studies teacher receiving the Teacher Service Award; and Monica Corona, principal, Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School receiving the Administrator Service Award.

Congratulations to the honorees and thank you for your dedication to the William Floyd School District school community!

About William Floyd’s 2018 Shining Stars

Community Service Award – Barbara Mehmel
Ms. Mehmel has served as a dedicated PTO member for the past 11 years at John S. Hobart including the last three as president. She is a true advocate for children who never loses focus of the mission of the PTO, which, as a result, inspires others to do the same. Ms. Mehmel has tremendous leadership capabilities, and leads by example. Some of her initiatives include helping feed our neediest students over the weekends when school meal programs are not available, and raising money to support various building initiatives. With five children in the district, Ms. Mehmel has been described as a kind, generous and tireless advocate for children.

Support Service Award – Dawn Mitterando
Ms. Mitterando has worked as a clerk typist in the William Floyd School District for the past 11 years in the athletic department and most recently, the high school. She works diligently to ensure that the office runs efficiently and is always willing to lend support when called upon. Her dedication and commitment to the district is evident in her work every day. She is a caring professional who easily develops trust and rapport with students, faculty, staff and parents. She always demonstrates integrity and honesty. Additionally, Ms. Mitterando serves as the president of her building clerical staff union. She works collaboratively with employees and provides leadership and advocacy for her members. She excels in everything she does and is a dependable, dedicated and a valued member of our team.

Teacher Service Award – Christine Els
Ms. Els is a highly-effective veteran special education teacher and resident of the William Floyd School District who has earned the well-deserved reputation of problem-solver as both a teacher and a leader at John S. Hobart Elementary School. She has inspired countless students with her compassionate and intelligent approach to educating both the academic and social needs of her students. Over the course of her career, Ms. Els has been highly successful in a multitude of different teaching positions along the special education continuum and has met each assignment with the same excitement and effort which has led to successful student learning and achievement. She is a highly-trusted individual among her peers and supervisors and can always be counted on to be part of a problem-solving process at both the school and district levels.

Teacher Service Award – Ronald Gross
Mr. Gross is a lifelong resident and proud alumnus of William Floyd High School who has taught social studies at his high school alma mater for 29 years. He also serves as the curator of the Rita Rech Museum of WFSD History making it a mission to ensure that William Floyd students are aware of their communities’ rich history by holding local history classes in the museum. Mr. Gross also leads a bus tour for all newly-hired teachers to help familiarize them with district communities. His efforts in helping our students learn about and take pride in their local communities have had an immeasurable impact in increasing school and community pride. He also serves as president of the nearly 700-member William Floyd United Teachers.

Administrator Service Award – Monica Corona
Ms. Corona is a WFSD alumna, served as an elementary teacher, staff developer, and was promoted to assistant principal before opening Nathaniel Woodhull (K-5 school) as the principal, a role that she has served in for the past 15 years. As a strong child advocate who recognizes the value of every child who walks into her school, she is approachable and caring to her school community. She is the co-president of the SC Elementary Principals Association as well as an executive board member and treasurer for the WF Council of Administrators & Supervisors. She is involved with the ALS Ride for Life and has helped raise awareness and funds for this worthy cause. Her leadership transcends traditional instruction and serves as a model by leading from the heart.

Pictured left to right are Annie Bopp; Wendy Joyce; Charlize Gonzalez, SkillsUSA second place, cosmetology; Cassandra Negron, SkillsUSA first place, culinary arts; Wendy Waldron; and Rich Daly.

William Floyd High School senior Cassandra Negron, a student in the William Floyd High School Hospitality Services Academy culinary arts program, won first place in the “Culinary Arts” category at the 2018 SkillsUSA New York Leadership Conference and Skills Championship held in late April in Syracuse, NY. With this victory, she has qualified to compete in the National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, in late June. She also received a $1,000 prize from Johnson & Wales University, where she has already been accepted to attend beginning in the fall of 2018. Cassandra was also part of the award-winning William Floyd High School Culinary Arts team that earned the title of “Grand Champions” at the “Cook Around the World” competition.

Additionally, Charlize Gonzalez, a student in the William Floyd High School Cosmetology Academy, achieved a second-place finish in the competition’s “Cosmetology” category. Both Cassandra and Charlize placed in the top two in the 2018 SkillsUSA Region VI (Long Island) Competition in March; and both previously competed in the SkillsUSA State competition in 2017.

Congratulations to the students, their teachers Rich Daly, Hospitality Services Academy, and Wendy Joyce, Cosmetology; as well as teaching assistants, Wendy Waldron, Hospitality Services Academy, and Annie Bopp, Cosmetology.

Floyd Academy is offering four Super Saturdays to help seniors meet their goal of graduation on time.

Teachers and administrators will assist students on the following Saturdays: April 28th, May 12th, May 19th, June 2nd. The first two Saturday’s were well attended as students completed coursework and prepared for upcoming Regents exams.

The Saturday credit recovery days will provide an extended opportunity for students to earn credit for a course by participating in one of the make-up credit programs. In addition, teachers will provide test review and offer test-taking strategies to ensure success for the upcoming Regents exams.

Please click here to download the flyer for additional information.

The 2018-2019 budget has PASSED

Yes votes: 1048
No votes: 683

Additionally, Robert Vecchio and Thomas Gross have been re-elected to new three-year terms. Lorraine Mentz has been elected to fill the remaining year of former Trustee Anthony Speruta’s term. Congratulations to the trustees and thank you to all who came out to vote!

Unopposed: Thomas Gross: 1096 votes
Unopposed : Lorraine Mentz : 1071 votes
Unopposed : Robert Vecchio : 1185 votes

Two William Floyd athletic teams – girls varsity basketball and varsity volleyball – received Section XI Outstanding Sportsmanship Awards for the Winter 2017-18 season. Section XI is the governing body for all high school athletics in Suffolk County. Teams earn these awards based on ratings that are submitted by opponents and officials throughout the season. Each team will receive a certificate from Section XI acknowledging this honor. Congratulations to the teams and their coaches: girls varsity basketball, head coach Rich Sinclair and assistant coach Madison Gunderson; as well as varsity volleyball, head coach Paul Vassallo and assistant coach Matt VanHorne.

William Floyd girls varsity basketball

William Floyd varsity volleyball

Martin Palermo

William Floyd High School chemistry teacher Martin Palermo has authored the featured article in the May edition of Chemistry Solutions, an online periodical for K-12 chemistry teachers published by the American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT). The article, “Using Learning Progressions to Improve Scientific Modeling in Chemistry,” focuses on using learning progressions to transform existing modeling activities to help students construct and use models as a tool for predicting and explaining phenomena.

“As a teacher, these learning progressions can be used as a guide or pathway to develop lessons that engage one’s students in successively more sophisticated levels of engagement in and knowledge of scientific modeling practices,” wrote Mr. Palermo, in the article. “I have observed students becoming more comfortable with the process of constructing and utilizing models in the classroom. I began by making simple changes to my current activities to help students develop modeling skills and understanding, and then gradually added additional tasks to progress them up the learning progression scales.”

Mr. Palermo has been a teacher at William Floyd High School for the past 12 years, four as a Living Environment teacher and the past eight teaching Regents/Honors chemistry. He was selected as a New York State Master Teacher in 2015, one of five from William Floyd and only 70 for the Long Island region. In 2016, he received the Stony Brook University “40 Under Forty” award for “demonstrating achievements in education as well as exemplifying the spirit of Stony Brook University,” his alma mater.

Past awards for Mr. Palermo include the Suffolk ASSET (Association of Suffolk Supervisors for Educational Technologies) “Bright Light Award” for technology integration in the classroom and a Stony Brook University “Campus Life Award” for his commitment to promoting student success through teaching at Stony Brook, where he has previously served as an adjunct professor in undergraduate biology (anatomy and physiology).

Mr. Palermo also serves in a leadership position for the Long Island Association for Chemistry Teacher Support (LIACTS) at Stony Brook, in which 10 NYS Master Teachers share best practices, pedagogical techniques and current chemistry topics while working to facilitate collaboration of chemistry teachers across Long Island. Fellow William Floyd High School chemistry teacher and NYS Master Teacher Kristen Drury co-founded the organization in 2014. Ms. Drury has also been published in Chemistry Solutions.

Mr. Palermo is a graduate of Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Arts in Teaching. He is currently pursuing a PhD in chemical education at Stony Brook University.

The William Paca Middle School Judo Club welcomed Sensei Rich Kaufman from Traditional Martial Arts in Smithtown back again this year to share the benefits of studying martial arts both on and off the mat and exploring the karate/judo connection. Students showed an enthusiastic approach to the class and contributed interesting ideas. They learned about how martial arts help build self-confidence, self-esteem and good citizenship as well as learning the ABCs of bullying and how to effectively recognize troublesome situations. The students explored self-defense skills using a combination of strikes and takedowns as well as some basic defensive responses to typical grabs and acts of physical aggression. “It was an absolute pleasure to share the mat with such a great instructor with so much knowledge,” said Jason Brodsky, William Paca Middle School physical education teacher and Paca Judo Club head instructor.

Application Procedures

Due to limited availability, a maximum of 32 students will be selected for summer 2018 Drivers Education on a first-come, first-serve basis, with Seniors registering first and then Juniors and Sophomores.  Application will be available to print online on the William Floyd School District’s website (www.wfsd.k12.ny.us).  Interested students who are at least 16 years of age and have a valid NYS learners permit may apply. Registration will be Wednesday, June 6th @ 4pm for Seniors and Thursday, June 7th @ 4pm for Juniors and Sophomores.  Registration will be held in the south lobby outside the counseling center.  Students must bring the completed application, NYS Learners permit and payment of $400.00 at the time of registration (cash, check or money order payable to Wm. Floyd UFSD).  Please note:  Students will be notified at the time of registration of their lecture and drive times.  Once assigned to a day and time for class, it cannot be changed..

Procedures, Expectations and Attendance Requirements*

In order to be issued a New York MV-285 “Student Certificate of Completion” certificate, New York State law requires you to have 6 hours of actual driving, 18 hours of in-car observation and 24 hours of class lecture. Students are scheduled for exactly the number of hours required by NYS. Absences are only permissible when they involve extenuating circumstances, and those absences require documentation. These will be considered and/or approved on a case-by-case basis, and any absence that is authorized must be made up. Students and parents/guardians are advised that family vacations, jobs, or participation on a sports team are not considered to be justifiable reasons for absence, and students must arrange with the teacher to make up the missed class. In cases where a student misses an in-car session, it is the student’s responsibility to switch with another student if he/she cannot attend. If missing sessions are not made up, the MV-285 cannot be issued. Students enrolled in Driver Education are expected to be in good standing with respect to attendance and behavior for the duration of the course.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE SCHEDULE AND APPLICATION

William Floyd High School east nurse Claire McCarthy (center holding flowers) is pictured with fellow nurses Teresa Ergul, Moriches; Donna Moeller, William Floyd Middle School; Deborah Bouchard, districtwide; Nurse McCarthy; Jacki O’Donnell, lead nurse; Marianne McEvilly, districtwide; Mary Alvar, William Floyd High School west; Kristen Monteiro, district wide.

William Floyd High School east nurse Claire McCarthy, RN, has been selected for the “Excellence in School Nursing Award” by the Suffolk County Association of School Nurses (SCASN) for excellence in practice and contributions to her district and to the nursing profession. In addition to receiving this award, a $500 scholarship will be given in Nurse McCarthy’s name to a William Floyd High School graduating senior who will further his or her education in nursing. This is the second time in the past three years that a William Floyd nurse has been selected for this honor, Teresa Ergul, RN, Moriches Elementary School nurse, received the award in 2016. Nurse McCarthy will receive recognition from the New York State Association of School Nurses (NYSASN) at its annual conference in Stony Brook this November.

Nurse McCarthy has been a nurse for 43 years, serving the past 12 in the William Floyd School District. She is currently the past-president of SCASN, and is an integral part of the conference planning committee for the NYSASN annual fall conference. At William Floyd High School, she sits on various building-level committees, attends professional development on a regular basis and most importantly, is known for the high-standard of care she provides for the approximately 1,400 students that she serves.

William Floyd girls and boys tennis coach Dave Pia, a two-time USTA Coach of the Year, is pictured with Mark Mensch, William Floyd athletic director. William Floyd was honored with the USTA Outdoor Tennis Site of the Year award.

The United States Tennis Association Eastern/Long Island Region has selected William Floyd High School as the recipient of this year’s Outdoor Tennis Site of the Year Award, which recognizes the commitment William Floyd has shown in developing and promoting youth and amateur tennis by hosting the Suffolk County Championships for the past five years. William Floyd athletic director Mark Mensch received the award at the 28^th annual USTA Eastern/Long Island Awards Dinner earlier this May.

This award is one of many accolades the William Floyd tennis program has achieved over the past several years under the leadership of two-time USTA Coach of the Year, Dave Pia. William Floyd tennis program achievements include the girls varsity team winning the Suffolk County Championship in 2014, six consecutive Big Four Championships and reaching the playoffs for 15 consecutive seasons. The boys varsity team has also qualified for the playoffs six of the past seven years.

We will be administering the New York State Regents Examinations on June 5, 2018 and June 12, 2018 through June 21, 2018. As a result, we will be using a testing schedule and modified transportation schedule. Please note that June 11th will be a regular school day.

Due to the seriousness of the testing administration as well as the need to provide optimal test-taking conditions, please reinforce with your child the following expectations:

• Students will be searched upon entering the building.
• Students should bring only appropriate test materials. All backpacks and pocketbooks will be confiscated.
• NO cell phones and electronic equipment are allowed in the building. All cell phones and electronic equipment brought into the building will be confiscated. A parent/guardian will be required to pick up any confiscated cell phones /electronic equipment in the High School Main Office between 8 am and 4 pm only.
• The use of any communications device is strictly prohibited. If communication devices are used, no matter how briefly, the student’s examinations will be invalidated and no score will be calculated for that student.
• There are no make-ups for these examinations. Students must take these examinations on the specified days and at the specified times.
• Students must remain for the entire testing period (three hours) allotted for all Regents exams.
• Breakfast or lunch will be available in the 9th grade food court prior to the beginning of these examinations. Breakfast and lunch times are noted on the reverse side of this letter.
• Students who take a bus to school are to be at their assigned bus stop at their regular scheduled time for morning exams and at 11 am for afternoon exams.

In order to receive a high school diploma, the New York State Education Department requires that students pass multiple Regents examinations. Your child may not be eligible for graduation until he/she satisfies all Regents examinations requirements. Attendance at the appropriate exams is, therefore, expected. Students, parents, or guardians who have questions regarding state mandated testing requirements should contact their child’s guidance counselor.

If you have any concerns regarding the details of this letter, please call the high school office at 874-1720 or your child’s guidance counselor at 874-1130 or 874-1150.

To view all available information regarding the June regents exam, CLICK HERE.

Recently, four intrepid “Kidsday” reporters — Marquis Johnson, Keira Keenan, Mackayla Palladino and Katelyn Perillo – students in Donna Haakonson’s and Carol Chisari’s fourth-grade classes at William Floyd Elementary School had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview several of the stars of the Netflix program, “A Series of Unfortunate Events” at a red carpet premiere. The students also had the opportunity to attend a meeting at Yottoy, a New York City toy company that makes licensed plush toys from books and movies, such as Paddington Bear. The quartet recounted their experiences in two Kidsday articles appearing in Newsday earlier this spring. Check out their experiences here and here!

Recently, the William Floyd High School Student Government, the Moriches Elementary School Student Council and members of the William Floyd NJROTC, hosted approximately 100 senior citizens from various groups in the community for the annual dance and luncheon in the high school gymnasium. Guests were treated to a wonderful lunch provided by Giacalone’s Deli and music by Bill Willets of Dynamic Beats Entertainment which inspired lots of dancing. “Good food, good music and a mixing of generations equaled a room full of smiles,” said Julie Fortier, who co-advises WFHS Student Government along with Luciana LiCavoli.