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Charles DiPrima shared a framed display of his father’s awards and certificates from World War II with students.

On May 23, William S. Covert Elementary School was visited by Valerie Pfundstein, author of children’s book “Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood,” about a young boy who learns about veterans … more

5/30/13

Teachers face off, and everyone wins

Teachers from the Covert and Wilson elementary schools in Rockville Centre met on the court on April 4, facing off in a volley ball match and raising money for charity. The game, which the Wilson … more

4/10/13

Students in Miss Levy’s class at Hewitt Elementary School received a visit from Chris Van Dyke, home on a two-week Army leave from Afghanistan. He visited the students to thank them for sending letters and candy.

Rockville Centre students learn they do make a difference

Chris Van Dyke, the brother of Kathleen Brosnan, a Rockville Centre resident, is currently serving in the Army in Afganistan. He recently came home on a two-week leave. While home, he stopped by Covert Elementary School and St. Agnes Cathedral School to thank students for the letters and candy they have sent him and his fellow troops. He said the visits were important to him because he wanted to let all the children know how much the soldiers appreciate getting mail and packages from home. more

2/9/11

Covert ESL students were treated to a delicious brunch and honored for their achievements this year. From left are ESL teacher Virginia Stamatakis, Freddy Paguada, Gurkamal Singh, Stephanie San Pedro, Kellen Varela, Steven Paguada and Principal Darren Raymar.

The journey of a thousand miles ends with a brunch

Covert Elementary School Principal Darren Raymar feted second and fourth grade ESL students for their accomplishments this past school year with a June 21 sit-down brunch in his office. The five students were honored with certificates of achievement for their involvement in school activities and participation in a state-wide TESOL contest. more

7/14/10

Students at Covert Elementary School participated in "Project Linus."

Rockville Centre's Covert school's children help others

The children of Covert Elementary School recently participated in “Project Linus” under the direction of Susan Buckheit and Paula Lake, creating “no sew” fleece blankets to donate to the Winthrop Pediatric Cancer Unit. more

5/26/10

Rock and wrap it up

Mr. Met teamed up with Rock and Wrap it Up to launch its snack wrap program at Covert Elementary School on March 2. The snack wrap program encourages students to donate unopened manufactured snacks … more

3/10/10

South Side High School senior Chris Boss, a Covert Elementary School alumnus, ran a dodgeball tournament for students at his former school as part of a project to demonstrate the personal satisfaction of giving to others.

An early lesson in philanthrophy

As part of an ongoing philanthropy project, South Side High School senior Chris Boss, a Covert Elementary School alumnus, invited all students at his former school to participate in a tournament-style dodgeball event on Feb. 4 in the Covert gym. more

2/17/10

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