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8th grade students conduct "CSI Baltimore" research to discern the most plausible explanation of the mysterious death of Edgar Allan Poe. They are working in teams and will present their findings.

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Congratulations to the resilient and indomitable Class of 2020! The Senior Parade was a joyous and moving experience!

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New Paltz, UConn, and Delaware are in the house!
#MHSDecisionMay2020

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Spirit for my school - and my department!
#MineolaProud

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8th graders work with Ms. Oliveri and Mr. Smith preparing performances of stanzas from Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven.”#DidYouKnowMineola

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Now that's a good book! Students in Ms. Comeau's class join my class to share a little about a good book they read recently.

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Show what you know! 8th graders show their understanding of conflict and central idea in their choice mystery novels. They did this through art, music, dance, filmmaking, and essay writing. Here they enjoy a Gallery Walk to check out each other’s projects.#DidYouKnowMineola

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8th graders did the WWII tour at Bethpage preserve as an extension of the unit in social studies.

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Our 8th graders are all in for Battle of the Classes hallway decorating competition!

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I’ve accepted a challenge from @FuscoMineola to post seven covers of books I enjoy; no explanations. each time I post a cover, I’ll tag someone else to take up the challenge. One cover a day for a week. My day 2 challenge goes to @LiteraryMhs

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@FuscoMineola @MrsBorges_MMS @kmurphyteach I’ve accepted a challenge from @FuscoMineola to post seven covers of books I enjoy; no explanations. each time I post a cover, I’ll tag someone else to take up the challenge. One cover a day for a week. My day 1 challenge goes to @MarisaTyd

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Bernardo and Anita come to life as the students rehearse and perform the iconic song “America” from West Side Story as a part of our Immigration Unit.

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The students work to create interactive “tiles” depicting themes in the stories from our Individuality and Conformity Unit. The wire is connected to a sound effect that goes with the text and the visual. The projects will be displayed in the library.

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The students participate in a spirited performance of a critical scene from Poe’s “The Black Cat” directed by Ms. Oliveri, our Theater teacher...

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After reading Poe’s “The Black Cat” students analyze the story in class while Ms. Oliveri works with a group rehearsing to perform a pivotal scene for the class.

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The students create Found Poetry and Blackout Poetry to show their understanding of the novel The Outsiders in a creative and artistic way. Staying gold, Johnny...

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As part of our chorus and English collaboration, Ms. Messina shows the kids how the music follows Shakespeare’s iambic pentameter in this song version of a sonnet. The students’ projects based on this song/sonnet will be displayed at the concert on Wednesday...

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Students rotate through review stations and work collaboratively to review the readings from our Immigration Unit.

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The students sing the song “America” from West Side Story as part of our Immigration Unit. The girls sing the girls’ perspective and on the other side of the room the boys sing the boys’ perspective. Dancing is optional...

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First rehearsals for The Pajama Game, the spring musical at the HS!