Principal's Welcome Back
Dear Robert W. Carbonaro Families,
With great excitement and optimism, I welcome you to a new school year at the Robert W. Carbonaro School! It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as your principal and to be part of such a vibrant and committed learning community.
At Carbonaro, we are proud to work alongside students, families, and staff who demonstrate strong character and determination every day. Our shared goal is to create a nurturing yet challenging environment-one where every child is encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Through a rigorous curriculum, focused instruction, and opportunities to explore problem-solving strategies, we are dedicated to supporting the success of every student.
Our school is home to an outstanding team of professional educators and staff members who are passionate about inspiring students and fostering a lifelong love of learning. We continuously engage in professional development to refine our teaching practices and strengthen our commitment to both academic excellence and character development.
We are also grateful for the unwavering support of the Valley Stream UFSD 24 Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Karakas, and our district leadership. Their guidance and dedication are essential to the continued success of our school and students.
Equally important is our partnership with the Carbonaro PTA. As a key stakeholder in our school community, the PTA plays an integral role in enriching our students' educational experience. Through Cultural Arts programs, fundraising, family events, shared decision-making, and initiatives like Parents as Reading Partners (PARP), the PTA helps bring our vision to life. This work is made possible thanks to the commitment of many families who generously give their time for the benefit of all children.
Together, we look forward to a school year filled with learning, collaboration, and memorable experiences. Thank you for being an essential part of the Robert W. Carbonaro School community.
Sincerely,
Rosario M. Iacono
Principal of Robert W. Carbonaro
What's Happening at Robert W. Carbonaro?
Remembering 9/11
Fundraiser For St. Jude's Children's Hospital
Fundraiser For St. Jude's Children's Hospital
RWC students read Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of John J. Harvey by Maira Kalman, which is an inspiring true story about a retired New York City fireboat that was reinstated on September 11, 2001. At WLB, a scholar wore a special jacket that belongs to her father who was part of a special clean-up crew at ground zero
Fundraiser For St. Jude's Children's Hospital
Fundraiser For St. Jude's Children's Hospital
Fundraiser For St. Jude's Children's Hospital
Students across VS24 are always looking for opportunities to help worthy causes. Recently, RWC students, through a candy cane fundraiser organized by the school’s Student Council, raised $676.00 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Way to go, RWC!
Growth Mindset
Fundraiser For St. Jude's Children's Hospital
Growth Mindset
RWC third-grade students are learning all about growth mindsets by changing their words from “I can’t” to “I can’t yet” and coming up with a plan on how they can accomplish their goals. Students had a great experience learning the importance of determination and how a positive, growth mindset can be an asset throughout their lives.
We The People
International Dot Day
Growth Mindset
RWC second-grade students learned about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. In discussing the Bill of Rights, the students learned about its importance in protecting our freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and due process of law. After, students created their own We The People sign and colored it in!
International Dot Day
International Dot Day
International Dot Day
RWC kindergarten students listened to The Dot during class. The book is about a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust herself and her abilities by being brave enough to make her mark. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe. After, the kindergarten students used their creative minds and worked in groups to create and present something out of a dot.