On July 16, students from East Rockaway School District’s Extended School Year (ESY) program at Rhame Avenue School experienced the thrill of surfing at a special clinic hosted by the non-profit organization Surfer’s Way in Long Beach. The young surfers, from kindergarten through second grade, braved the waves in tandem with experienced adult surfers, showcasing remarkable courage and excitement. Their triumphant smiles as they emerged from the water radiated with confidence and pride in their accomplishment.

Surfer’s Way, a Long Beach-based non-profit, is dedicated to providing children with special needs the opportunity to enjoy the exhilaration and freedom of surfing. They offer free summer clinics at Riverside Beach, bringing joy and adventure to many young lives.

Ms. Alexis Freudenberg, a teacher with the ESY program, shared her enthusiasm: “This was our first time participating in a Surfer’s Way clinic, and we will definitely be back.” Following their surfing adventure, the students continued their beach day with fun in the sand and pizza generously provided by Surfer’s Way.

For more information about Surfer’s Way, visit www.surfersway.org.

Click here to view the East Rockaway School District Students Ride the Waves with Surfer’s Way slideshow.

Date Added: 7/16/2024

It was a fun-filled morning of laughter and teamwork at both Centre Avenue School and Rhame Avenue School this past Friday, as students participated in Field Day. From hula hooping to basketball to “fill the bucket”, our students showed amazing sportsmanship and enthusiasm in every event. A huge thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff, and volunteers for making this day so special – and to all the parents who came out to cheer on their children!

Click here to view the photo slideshow.

Date Added: 6/17/2024

As a highlight of their studies in business and economics within the social studies curriculum, fifth-grade students at Rhame Avenue and Centre Avenue Schools in East Rockaway recently hosted Entrepreneur Day.

For months, these dedicated students have been diligently preparing for this event. Each student designed and created an original product, developing a comprehensive business plan to market and sell their creations. This interdisciplinary project encompassed various skill areas, including creating business cards, composing advertising jingles, and designing logos, slogans, and websites for their products. In addition, the students manufactured their products and prepared to sell them.

On June 11th and 12th, parents and community members were invited to explore each student's store and purchase products using a QR code scanned with their cell phones.

Entrepreneur Day was a resounding success, providing an enjoyable and invaluable real-world experience for our students.

Click here to view the photo slideshow.

Date Added: 6/12/2024

Last week, Rhame Avenue’s 4th grade girls enjoyed an empowering workshop called “Beautiful Me”, where they learned all about cultivating self-esteem and self-confidence. Thank you to the Hance Family Foundation for this wonderful experience!

Date Added: 6/6/2024