On March 26, sixth graders at Forest Road School in Valley Stream District 30 held a successful, interactive science fair.

Joined by district administrators, teachers and parents, students split up into three classrooms as they shared their science presentations through a slideshow. After the presentations, members of the audience shared positive comments and asked the students questions about their science projects.

The district would like to commend all of the students who participated in this year’s science fair.

Photo caption: 1-5: On March 26, sixth graders at Forest Road School in Valley Stream District 30 held a successful, interactive science fair.

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Date Added: 4/1/2025

On March 18, Yolanda Turner of the Nassau County Police Department visited Forest Road School in Valley Stream District 30 to discuss her career as a police officer.

Officer Turner discussed her responsibilities as a police officer and she shared some of the best safety practices for students in everyday situations. She also shared tips on how students should combat strangers. After the presentation, she held a question-and-answer session with students.

The district would like to thank Officer Turner for meeting with Forest Road’s students.

Photo caption: 1-4: On March 18, Yolanda Turner from the Nassau County Police Department visited Forest Road School in Valley Stream District 30 to discuss her career as a police officer.

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Date Added: 3/24/2025

On Feb. 13, Forest Road School's kindergartners in Valley Stream 30 celebrated 100 days of school during a festive parade.  

Teachers, students and parents lined up throughout the school as they watched their “elders” proudly march around the school. Students also crafted posters, signs and wore decorative crowns to celebrate 100 days of school. 

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Date Added: 2/20/2025

On Feb. 12, sixth graders at Forest Road School in Valley Stream District 30 became inventors during a special visit from the Long Island Children’s Museum. 

LICM outreach program director Jennifer Henriquez led the culminating activity, “Spirit of Invention,” in which students were tasked with creating their own futuristic inventions using an assortment of recycled materials. Some of the inventions included binoculars, a model rocket ship, and an “un-toaster.”  


Photo caption: 1-6: On Feb. 12, sixth graders at Forest Road School in Valley Stream District 30 became inventors during a special visit from the Long Island Children’s Museum. 
 
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Date Added: 2/12/2025

Kindergartners at Forest Road School in Valley Stream District 30 recently celebrated their cultures during a culminating activity.  

Joined by their parents, kindergartners became docents for a day as they presented the school’s Museum of Meaningful Memories. Dressed in festive clothing and equipped with flags representing their heritage, students took turns to speak about their families’ home countries. Students also shared popular items and foods from their native countries. 

Afterwards, students divided into different stations in which they created a postcard of their favorite artifact, designed flags of a pretend country, and they enjoyed snacks at the Culture Café Snack Bar.

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Date Added: 2/7/2025