Connolly Elementary School
Welcome to Our School
The Margaret A. Connolly Elementary School was built in 1955 and was named for Miss Margaret A. Connolly who served as a teacher when the school opened its doors in 1955 (then called East School) and later as principal for 21 years. Her total years of service amounted to 25 years. The school is situated on 13 acres of land, and is located on Ridge Drive.
Currently, as part of the district's "Paired Plan," Connolly School serves Grade 3-5 students and is paired with Gribbin School (Grades K-2).
The Connolly School faculty and staff are dedicated to providing excellent opportunities for your child's educational and social growth. Our school's mission statement and instructional philosophy are supportive of these goals. Please feel free to contact the current principal, Mrs. Rosemarie Sekelsky, or any member of our staff at 801-7310.
Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
We are so proud of our students’ wonderful efforts last month during the ELA and Math state exams! Our ESL students will be taking the NYSESLAT exam in May. Additionally, our Grade 4 students will take the Grade 4 Elementary Science Program Evaluation Test later this month as well. Please be aware that this exam is a program evaluation exam to assess our progress in science.
We hope to see all of you at our upcoming Spring Concerts – Grade 4 Concert – May 16, 7:00 p.m.; Grade 5 Spring Concert – May 29, 7:00 p.m.; Grade 3 Spring Concert – June 5, 10:00 a.m.
During car pick-up on Comp Lane, please be aware that residents may need to get in and out of their driveways. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Connolly Events
Youngsters Explore the History of Glen Cove at City Hall
Valerie Scicchitano and Erin O'Beirne's fourth-grade class at Connolly Elementary School recently took a trip to Glen Cove City Hall to interview Mayor Ralph Suozzi. In the days leading up to their visit, the students compiled a list of questions with their concerns and interests regarding the Glen Cove community.
Mayor Suozzi greeted the children and their teachers with a warm welcome. After graciously answering their questions, the Mayor gave the students a first class tour of the 100 year-old City Hall building.
Mayor Suozzi also spoke about the projects that he is working on in the City, such as improving the parks with new playgrounds. He talked about clean water and respecting the Earth and encouraged the students to be active participants in preserving the beauty of Glen Cove. The students took pictures with the Mayor, which will be used as part of an iMovie they are creating pertaining to the history of Glen Cove.
Connolly Takes the PARP Challenge
Connolly School celebrated Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) with several activities during the course of the two-week event designed to inspire children and their parents to read together every day. As a culminating activity, the students challenged Principal Sekelsky to hit at least one of five basketball shot attempts. Needless to say, Ms. Sekelsky hit the basket on her first shot. She treated the entire school to ice cream, not only for cheering her on but for pledging to read regularly.
Connolly Homecoming Crew
Students Spruce Up Their School
Student Council members at Connolly Elementary School in Glen Cove recently planted mums along the main entryway of the school to kick off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Student Council co-advisors Susan Stanco and Monique Vaccaro, as well as other school staff members joined the students by getting their hands dirty digging the flowerbeds. Principal Rosemarie Sekelsky said in addition to spreading awareness in the fight against breast cancer, the activity gives Student Council members a sense of caring and pride for their school community.
Connolly students are involved in numerous beautification projects throughout the course of the school year. The Glen Cove Beautification Committee donated the mums.
Congratulations to Connolly School fifth grader Leah Dwyer, who authored the winning essay as part of Astoria Federal Bank in Glen Cove’s Teach Children to Save Celebration. The theme of Leah’s essay was "Saving for the Future.”