June 4, 2026
Birch Students Grow Gardens and Connections
Students at Birch School recently came together for a hands-on learning experience that cultivated both new gardens and meaningful relationships.

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The Merrick Union Free School District will provide students with the opportunity to maximize their potential and to become lifelong learners, independent problem solvers, and responsible citizens by working with all members of the Merrick community to create learning environments that support students social, emotional, and academic needs.
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June 4, 2026
Students at Birch School recently came together for a hands-on learning experience that cultivated both new gardens and meaningful relationships.
May 4, 2026
Birch School recently brought learning to life during its annual STEAM Day, an exciting, hands-on event designed to spark curiosity and inspire innovation.
April 30, 2026
Fifth graders in Alyssa Pikowsky, Jessica Giovino, and Debra Vernice’s classes at Birch are getting their hands dirty.
April 24, 2026
Fifth-grade students in Birch School’s Science Enrichment program recently took part in an engaging avalanche engineering challenge.
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