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Friday, September 2, 2016
Vol. 76, No. 34
NEW PRINCIPAL WELCOMED
New Cantiague Elementary Principal Gina Faust welcomes students on the first day of school, Tuesday August 30, 2016. BY RIKKI N. MASSAND For new Cantiague Elementary School Principal Gina Faust, following her passions and strengths in her 22-year career teaching and supervising younger grade students has led to a leadership position in one of Long Island’s and the United States’ best school systems. Her own elementary level education was the starting point, and every step along the way has built on that foundation. As she begins a new chapter in Jericho, Faust reflected on her experience and goals ahead in an interview four days before the start of school. For the past 10 years Principal Faust has lived in Northport with her husband Jeff, her 10-year-old son Gio who enters his fifth grade year, and their dog Coco. As a child she was a voracious reader who loved spending time in her local library when she wasn’t at school. “Growing up, I wasn’t exactly sure what
I wanted to do but I was a student who loved school and loved working on projects. I LOVED going to the library and I would read a pile of chapter books each week – I would just read and read and read. My love of learning and my love of being with people is what made me want to be an educator and a leader,” she says. From her childhood a dramatic book series on sisters remained one of her favorites to read, and fiction books have always been the go-to. Her son Gio enjoys nonfiction but to encourage him to look at some more fiction, Faust reads books aloud at home. “This summer we were on a chapter book series -- The One and Only Ivan, Wonder (by R.J. Palacio) and another one about a wolfpack. We’ve shared that and it has been a really nice experience,” she explains. After starting as an elementary teacher in 1994 her career hit the fast track in the See page 16
Town 9-11 memorial ceremony scheduled Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto invites all residents, their families and friends to attend the Town’s 9-11 Memorial Ceremony to honor the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001. The Town of Oyster Bay 9-11 Memorial Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7, at 7 p.m. at Tobay Beach. “The Town’s September 11 memorial is situated on the bayside of Tobay Beach, where there is a direct line of sight to where the Twin Towers once stood,” Supervisor Venditto said. “It provides a serene and peaceful surrounding, making it a fitting backdrop for a place of remembrance.” The Town’s memorial monument is inscribed with the names of Town of Oyster Bay residents lost on September 11, 2001. The memorial also features a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center. “What makes our memorial so
meaningful is that it’s personal,” the Supervisor said. “The men and women whose names are on the wall were our loved ones, our friends, our neighbors, our colleagues. They rode their bikes through our streets, swam at our beaches, and enjoyed our parks. They lived here.” The event on September 7 will include a candlelight vigil, vocal performances, bagpipe music and religious readings. In addition, the names of those lost, who are inscribed on the wall, will be read. “I hope that all residents will join us on Wednesday, September 7 to mark the 15th anniversary and honor the memory of our beloved friends and neighbors who perished on September 11, 2001,” Supervisor Venditto concluded. Families of 9-11 victims interested in being on our mailing list, please contact the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services at 797-7900.
Jericho High School ranked 45th nationally on Newsweek list Jericho High School was ranked 45th nationally as part of Newsweek’s America’s Top High Schools rankings list. Schools are ranked based on Newsweek’s high school achievement index, and the schools that meet the threshold criteria are then surveyed to obtain in-depth data on college readiness indicators and determine a ranking. “Jericho’s motto is success for every student and the high school
is no different – offering all students many opportunities, including a large selection of electives and AP classes,” said Denise Nash, Director of Public Information. “This allows students to find their passion and take classes that interest them, creating a great culture for learning. The Board of Education, staff, students, parents, and community all value the education that Jericho High School provides and all contribute to the educational experience.”
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