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Seneca Middle School

850 Main Street
Holbrook, NY 11741
Principal: Gemma M. Salvia
Assistant Principal: Heather Stumpf
Assistant Principal: Timothy Rodgers
Phone: (631) 471-1850


Be Kind. Be Honest. Be Humble. Be your Best.  


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Seneca Middle School Student Handbook 2023-2024

2023-2024 BELL SCHEDULE - PLEASE NOTE: SCHOOL BEGINS AT 7:50AM AND ENDS AT 2:40PM

SENECA CLUBS 2023-2024 - VIEW THE VIDEO OF CLUBS FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR

 

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Students of the Month of February

Feb Students of the Month

We congratulate the following students:

Grade 6 - Kinjal G.

Grade 7 - Sophia E.

Grace 8 - Valerie M.

 

 

Students Who Make A Difference

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Seneca Kids Who Make A Difference

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Club Information


National Junior Honor Society Requirement Process

National Junior Honor Society Activities Form 


Just a reminder, students will not be released to anyone if the person is not listed on the emergency card.

If changes need to be made on the card, please send in a revised one in to the main office. Thank you!


  Mission Statement

The Seneca Middle School community will foster the intellectual, emotional, and physical growth of every child by developing a positive self-image, a strong desire for learning, and a sense of respect for self and others.

We will accomplish this by providing a challenging curriculum in a safe and supportive atmosphere, as our children mature into productive citizens. 

 


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In the News

Seneca Sixth Graders Inspired by Black History Month Activity

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Sixth graders at Seneca Middle School learned about Elizabeth Jennings and her fight for equal access on public transportation in New York City as part of the building’s Black History Month activities. Students participated in a three-part program – a read aloud of “Lizzie Demands a Seat!: Elizabeth Jennings Fights for Streetcar Rights,” a virtual visit with the Long Island Museum to examine its 1885 streetcar and understand its importance, and a virtual author visit with Beth Anderson who shared her writing process and research that went into creating the book.

Through this program, sixth graders learned about Jennings’ path of inspiration. They discussed specific examples of what it means to inspire others and compared Jennings to other influential figures in American history. Students were then introduced to the idea of “following in someone’s footsteps,” and wrote down their own examples of inspirations in their lives.

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Date Added: 3/5/2024

Senecon Celebrates Arts and Literacy

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Seneca Middle School held its annual Senecon event on Feb. 16, inviting the seventh grade class to celebrate literacy, the arts and hands-on learning. Students connected with artists, storytellers, authors, illustrators and musicians through interactive sessions. They were encouraged to dress up as movie, comic book, video game or television show characters.

Several of the workshops were virtual, including origami, graffiti art and music technology. However, students also experienced two sessions in person. Seneca welcomed Christopher Agostino to Senecon for a storytelling event. Agostino called student volunteers on the stage to have their faces painted as he told a story. He engaged the audience in several folktales while illustrating them through face paint.

Jester Jim was the second in-person performance for Senecon. He began his session by exploring beatboxing and different sounds. Students were eager to help him create songs. Jester Jim then performed juggling and balancing acts while calling volunteers onto stage.

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Date Added: 2/22/2024

Project Kindness

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Sixth graders at our middle schools were visited by high school students on Feb. 1 to collaborate on lessons of kindness and friendship. Peer educators and students in the teens as teachers courses pushed into sixth grade classes for interactive activities focused on teamwork and shared decision-making. Middle school and high school students alike were excited to make conversation and build new friendships.

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Date Added: 2/5/2024

Middle School Percussion Clinic

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On Jan. 24, the Sagamore Middle School Music Department hosted a percussion clinic for the district’s middle school percussion students. The percussion students and band directors from Samoset and Seneca Middle Schools joined those from Sagamore for an exciting morning of clinics and performances. The event, which aimed to inspire this select group of students, took place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Special thanks to Dr. Patrick Armann from Sagamore Middle School for organizing the event for our students.

This special event started with a clinic lead by Sachem’s very own Dr. Dylan Benson. Dr. Benson teaches at Nokomis Elementary School and is a seasoned percussionist and clinician who also helps coordinate the SCMEA Day of Percussion. This inspiring and motivational clinic provided an overview of percussion methods, technique and NYSSMA solo preparation, along with how to prepare and maintain students’ equipment appropriately.

Following the clinic, the Queens College Percussion Ensemble performed, highlighting various styles of percussion literature. The college students shared their practice techniques and approaches to learning various musical styles. This energetic performance included a variety of instruments in the percussion family which captivated Sachem’s middle school percussionists. A fun-filled, musical morning was had by all!

Sagamore Middle School will host the annual SCMEA Day of Percussion on Feb. 2 from 3:30 to 9 p.m. Percussion students from all over Suffolk County are encouraged to attend this special event featuring informative clinics, guest artists, and the opportunity to perform in a massed snare drum ensemble! More information on the SCMEA Day of Percussion may be found here: https://www.scmea.org/festivals/scmea-day-of-percussion

Date Added: 1/25/2024

Sachem Public Library Partnership at Seneca

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ENL teacher Ms. Schlesier and library media specialist Ms. Creedon at Seneca Middle School collaborated with the Sachem Public Library to support English language learners. Students had the opportunity to register for their own personal library cards. Additionally, public librarian Ms. Furnari introduced students to the various online learning platforms available to support them. This technology is accessible to students both in and out of the classroom and can be used in tandem with current classroom strategies. Seneca Middle School is excited to continue this partnership!

Date Added: 1/24/2024

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