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Club Name: Kindness Ninjas!
Club Advisor: Ms. Kirstyn Golden
Grade Levels: 3-5 (ALL SCHOOLS)
Club Description: The Kindness Ninjas will work on activities and projects that are focused on promoting kindness and compassion within LB schools, the larger LB community, and kindness to ourselves! 
We will also work together on some "secret missions" to help spread our kindness initiative.
Meeting Dates: Thursdays 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/5wyrd69iKQAMSEzCA

Club Name: Coding Club
Club Advisors: Ms. Kylee Nicholls
Grade Levels: K-5 (ALL SCHOOLS) - LBVE Students attend with their home building
Club Description: Interested in coding?! Love learning how to program through mazes? Want to be a computer programmer one day? You will love the coding club! In this club, students will learn how to code using sequencing, loops, and conditional statements! Students will experience different programs to explore the world of coding. At the end of our 10 sessions, students will have the opportunity to show off their coding creations with their peers!
Meeting Dates: Tuesdays 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/UcXZsYYuLYHBgknF7

Club Name: Let’s Explore Spain and Mexico
Club Advisors: Ms. Molina (East)
Grade Level(s): Grade 2 and LBVE Grade 2 Students attend with their home building
Club Description: Students will practice Spanish speaking skills and learn about traditions in Spain and Mexico. They will create art crafts found in these 2 countries.
Meeting Dates: Mondays & Thursdays 3/8, 3/11, 3/15, 3/18, 3/22, 3/25, 4/8, 4/12, 4/15, 4/19.
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Sign-up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe49h9rL_huCtpDni5TT5TOj_q-irbcP96flgBfFhFexFg8tg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Club Name: Animal Discovery
Club Advisors: Ms. Alisa Gore (East)
Grade Levels: Grade 3  & LBVE Grade 3 Students attend with their home building
Club Description: Students will learn various topics of wildlife and their relation to natural history. Students will explore the natural wildlife of Long Beach and New York City.
Meeting Dates: Mondays 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17.
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Sign-up here: Animal Discovery Sign up form

Club Name: Art Club
Club Advisors: Ms. Jackie Gropper (East)
Grade Levels: Grade 4 & LBVE Grade 4 Students attend with their home building
Club Description: 4th grade students who have an  interest in wanting to draw more realistically will want to join this club. The art club will focus on observation drawing combined with some imaginative elements. Students will strengthen their drawing skills, practice a variety of drawing techniques and skills i.e. ways to create texture, emphasis, or arrange a composition. Activities would also be influenced by students' interests and what they want to learn/improve upon.
Meeting Dates: Mondays 2/22, 3/8, 3/22, 4/12, 4/19, 5/3, 5/17, 5/24, 6/7, 6/2.
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Sign-up here: Google Form for Art Club

Club Name: Neptune News
Club Advisors: Mr. Edward Courtney (East)
Grade Levels: Grade 4 & LBVE Grade 4 Students attend with their home building
Club Description: The Neptune News will be a broadcasting club for grade 4 students. Students in this club will work as news anchors, correspondents, and camera technicians. Club members will need to be comfortable in front of or behind the camera, be able to use technology, be organized and work well together.
Meeting Dates: Mondays 3/8, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 and 6/7.
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Sign-up here: Neptune News Broadcast Club Sign Up Form

Club Name: Math Olympiads
Club Advisors: Ms. Jennifer Diamond (East)
Grade Levels: Grade 5 & LBVE Grade 5 Students attend with their home building
Club Description:  5th grade students in Math Olympiads will be introduced to important mathematical concepts, develop flexibility in solving problems, learn to foster mathematical creativity and be  challenged through monthly contests. Students are required to solve problems included on the registration form.  
Meeting Dates: Mondays & Thursdays 2/22, 2/25, 3/1, 3/4, 3/8, 3/11, 3/15, 3/18, 3/22, 3/25
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Sign-up here: Math Olympiads Sign Up Form

Club Name: East School Online Newspaper
Club Advisors: Mrs. Bauer (East)
Grade Levels: Grade 5  LBVE Grade 5 Students attend with their home building
Club Description: This club offers 5th grade students the opportunity to investigate and report the good news and fun events happening at East School.  Once we have investigated the amusing and cheerful news of the building, we will put together a virtual newspaper for the whole school to read. Get your pencils out and your investigative minds churning!
Meeting Dates: Mondays 3/8, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 and 6/7.
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Sign-up here: East School Online Newspaper Sign Up Form

Current News

LB Fifth Grade Students Learn from Real Hearings and High School Mock Trials Ahead of Upcoming Competitions

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The Long Beach Public Schools’ four fifth-grade Mock Trial teams recently visited the Nassau County Supreme Court for a unique, hands-on learning experience that brought their classroom studies into the real world of law and justice. The trip was highlighted by a special invitation to observe a live courtroom hearing and a personal visit to the chambers of the Honorable Judge Ellen Tobin, a Long Beach parent and longtime supporter of the district’s Mock Trial program.

Judge Tobin graciously welcomed all four teams, representing Lido, East, West, and Lindell Elementary Schools. The Long Beach students had the rare opportunity to witness a real courtroom hearing involving a lively case about asset division. Afterward, Judge Tobin answered questions and personally guided them through the courthouse to observe high school teams competing in their own Mock Trial events, providing valuable insight for the fifth graders as they prepare for their upcoming competitions.

The Long Beach fifth-grade Mock Trial program includes 51 students who have been working in teams, supported by volunteer attorneys helping prepare both prosecution and defense arguments for the case The People of the State of New York v. Noah Gray. These dedicated students will present their cases in competitions at the Nassau County Supreme Court on May 19th and June 3rd.

“Our students were so engaged and enthusiastic about this opportunity,” said Long Beach Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Janna Ostroff. “Visiting the court and seeing older students in action was an inspiring moment that gave them a sense of what’s to come.”

The Long Beach program is led by advisors Dana Monti, Caroline Espinet, Dr. Justin Sulsky, and Michael Vasikauskas. Special thanks to the following volunteer Attorney Advisors, Gabriella Amato, Thomas Haberlack, Arlette Herrera, Denis Kelly, Joseph Lupo, Hillary Massey, Scott Nigro, Philip Rizzuto Sr., Philip Rizzuto Jr. and Shawn Schatzle

With their official mock summons in hand, the fifth graders are excitedly preparing to take the courtroom stage ready to deliver compelling arguments as prosecutors or defense attorneys.

Date Added: 5/16/2025

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