Students Shine at First Annual STEM Cultural Expo
December 6, 2023
Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School students shined at last week’s First Annual STEM Cultural Expo, displaying their creativity and hard work.
“During the month of November each class researched and studied a different country,” Principal Donna Moro explained. “To celebrate their learning, the students created a project that was put on display outside their classroom. Students engaged in a gallery walk around the building learning about new cultures and finding pride in the heritages they share. It was wonderful to see students come together and share their learning.”
Helping to make the event even more special were volunteers from Huntington High School Italian, French and Latin honor societies. “These students created immersive experiences for our students and took the opportunity to share important course information for our sixth grade students who will make a language selection in the next few weeks for Finley,” Ms. Moro said.
Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School opened with a ribbon cutting on September 4, 2013. It initially welcomed 149 students spread across grades 3-5. Today it houses more than 400 students in grades 4-6.
“The Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School welcomes and respects all students and their families as members of the Huntington community of learners,” according to the school webpage. “It will prepare students for life-long learning by developing their confidence and abilities as learners and problem-solvers. The school is committed to the use of innovative, inquiry-based, student-centered, interdisciplinary methods that embraces creativity as expressed through multiple intelligences and multiculturalism.”
Teachers strive to develop students who “will become scientifically, technologically and mathematically literate,” states the webpage. “They will use scientific, technological and mathematical principles in real-life applications such as design engineering and service projects that will contribute to the community. They will use what they know to create new ideas and products. Students will celebrate and embrace diversity. They will learn to work with others respectfully and collaboratively.”
