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Minnesauke Elementary School

Address: 21 High Gate Drive, East Setauket, NY 11733
Main Office: (631) 730‑4200
Fax: (631) 730‑4204
Principal: Nancy Pickford
Asst. Principal: Karen Mizell
School Hours: 8:43a.m. - 2:58p.m.

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 School Vision Statement

Students of Minnesauke Elementary School will strive to achieve their highest academic potential while respecting themselves and all others as reflected in our Minnesauke STARS Pledge: Minnesauke STARS are Sharing, Trustworthy, Accepting, Respectful, Serving.

Important Phone Numbers

 

NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)


School Updates

Information Center

For information on how to access our free electronic resources from home, please refer to the instructions on the Parent Portal.  Included there are confidential passwords strictly for Minnesauke families to use.

Transportation Information 

We ask that you please be considerate of our neighbors during drop-off and pick-up times. Please use caution when traveling on Highgate Drive. This road is always open to both north bound and south bound traffic. The safety of our school community and our surrounding neighbors is a top priority.

For long-term child care purposes only, permission to take a different bus to and/or from school may be granted by the school principal by advance written request from the student's parent or guardian. The child care provider must be listed on the emergency contact information.

Welcome Letters

2024-2025 Welcome Letters

 

Supply Lists

2024-2025 Supply Lists

 

Current News

Minnesauke Shows Appreciation for Bus Drivers

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Minnesauke Elementary hosted a bus driver appreciation event to thank the dedicated drivers who help keep the school community moving safely.

Organized by the Minnesauke PTA, the event featured breakfast, coffee and cold drinks for the drivers as a small token of thanks for their hard work throughout the year. The school community is deeply grateful for the drivers’ commitment to getting students to and from school safely every day.

Date Added: 6/26/2025

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Minnesauke Fourth Graders Explore Plant Structures Through STEM Activity

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Fourth grade students in Mrs. Berman’s class at Minnesauke Elementary recently wrapped up their Plant and Animal Unit with a hands-on STEM activity in the Science Lab. To celebrate the conclusion of the unit, students used Keva Planks to design and build creative representations of flowers and plant structures.

The engaging activity allowed students to apply what they learned about plant parts and functions while encouraging teamwork, problem-solving and engineering skills. Each structure reflected students’ understanding of the unit’s concepts, brought to life through imaginative design and thoughtful construction.

This interactive experience was a fun and educational way to reinforce science learning while sparking creativity in the classroom.

Date Added: 6/5/2025

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Minnesauke Elementary Celebrates Autism Awareness With Annual Walk

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On April 26, Minnesauke Elementary proudly hosted its annual schoolwide walk in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. Students gathered to show their support by walking around the bus circle, proudly displaying signs they had created to promote autism awareness and acceptance.

The event served as both a celebration and a learning experience, highlighting the importance of understanding and embracing individual differences. In a special moment during the walk, teachers recognized students who consistently demonstrate kindness, inclusion and acceptance of others. These students were honored with certificates to celebrate their positive impact within the school community.

The walk was a meaningful reminder of Minnesauke’s commitment to fostering a culture of compassion and respect for all.

Date Added: 4/30/2025

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