OSNAS Conducts Mock Trial Event at Central Islip District Court

Two of the hallmarks of a classical Christian education are the ability to think logically and communicate convincingly. This year we offered our ninth and tenth graders a mock trial class with the aim of developing these important life skills. As a culminating event, the students in Mr. Bennett’s class were given the opportunity to argue a case in front of a bona fide judge in an actual court room. The Honorable James Leonick presided over the case. The prosecution was headed up by Kaylah Gabriel, Charlotte Kearns and Anjali Caliendo who faced off against defense team Gabriel Gutierrez, Yulianna Moreno and Billy Kearns. The remaining students filled roles as witnesses, jury members and the bailiff. In the end, the jury found the defendant guilty, securing the victory for the prosecution. Kudos to all the kids who put in so much time and effort!

OSNAS Updates:

1. Our Athletic Awards will be on Wednesday, June 17th at 7:00PM in the gym. This is for all athletes who competed on one of our high school teams this year. Parents are encouraged to attend as we give out athletic and character awards. The dress code for the night is business casual.
2. This is the final week of the school year. Here is what you need to know:
   • Grades 7-12 will have 2 finals on Monday and 2 finals on Tuesday. They will not come to school on Wednesday unless they have to make up a final.
   • Grades K-5 will come to school Monday through Wednesday but not have finals.
   • Grade 6 will not come to school Monday through Wednesday.
   • Dismissal is at 12:30PM for all grades Monday through Wednesday.
   • Grades K-5 should bring a bag lunch this week as no food will be sold.
   • All grades will come to school on Thursday for the Year End Chapel and Awards Ceremony. Parents are invited to attend as well. The ceremony will start at 9:00AM and dismissal will be at 11:15AM on this day.
   • Preschool will come to school Monday through Wednesday. Dismissal will be at 12PM on Monday and Tuesday and right after the Closing Program on Wednesday.
   • Our senior graduation will be on Thursday at 4:00PM.
3. Summer is a time for fun, but it can also be a time of growth. It is helpful for kids to have a small portion of their day dedicated to reading, writing and Math. For those parents who are interested in helping their kids grow academically over the summer, we are once again providing you with a Summer Learning Program. Click HERE to see our book recommendations. Your kids will be blessed and will thank you–if not now then later on in their life 🙂

May the Lord bless and keep you!

Peace in the Lord +

Dr. Stelzer

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing” (2 Timothy 4:7-8).

Below are some photos taken from our 6th grade field trip to Old Bethpage Village