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The Levittown community gathered together for the Jonas E. Salk Middle School and General Douglas MacArthur High School wrestling teams annual Sumo to Support fundraiser to support a community member in need on January 11th.

Through their efforts, the teams raised $4,000.

This was the third year that the middle school and high school wrestling teams hosted the event for a good cause. This year the focus was on helping Tara Dougherty, a mother of three MacArthur High School wrestlers

and two MacArthur High School graduates, who is undergoing cancer treatments. The whole family was present for the special evening where they were introduced by MacArthur wrestling coach Rob Paletta.

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Leaving a (Paw) Print I recently received an e-mail for an event listing from a teacher at my old high school, which sparked a conversation about how many years it’s been since I roamed those very hallways myself {approaching 18, nearly half of my lifetime} and how it might be nice to stop by to say hello to the relatively few teachers who remain there after all this time.

Which got me to thinking… there was a time when my fellow alumni and I couldn’t wait to “visit” after we graduated, popping in every few months or so to see what was new and exciting in the world of Lindy High. As the years passed, college came and went, and we found ourselves employed in our various fields of study, these encounters became few and far between.

We no longer related to those teenagers who breezed by on their way to class, nor did we

see high school as the center of the only universe we had ever inhabited.

We now had the world before us, one that included days not marked by a bell schedule, job descriptions not dictated by a syllabus. Sure, there was the occasional visit to the old college campus now; perhaps a special “guest” speaking engagement to a group of soon-to-be grads about to embark on their own adventures into the great world of career exploration.

But that was where the academic connection ceased.

Fast forward nearly two decades past these formative years, and the nostalgia for simpler times has returned.

Having the opportunity to reconnect with those friends and former classmates has taken on added significance as the years have passed.

Several have left us far too soon; others’ lives have taken

them to the far reaches of the country, making the advent of social media a welcome - and perhaps the only - connection.

But among the hundreds that we graduated with, there are also the dozens who still reside right here on Long Island, instantly reachable and available to reminisce at any time. It’s a comforting thought, that ability to pick up where you left off at a given point, to chat about old times and new pursuits, and to realize - with rare exception - that we are all dealing with the same daily struggle to find that sense of fulfillment that was promised to us all those years ago.

Perhaps a visit to the old high school stomping grounds is in order; a “refresher course,” if you will, courtesy of the very place where it all began. As they like to say in Lindy… once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog…

Leading up to the event, students participated in raffles to help raise money by picking the jar of who they thought would win each round. After each match, the sumo winner would pick a raffle ticket from their jar and that student would win a prize.

Following the first round, the MacArthur varsity and JV wrestling teams wrestled against Mepham High School.

Student versus student matches concluded the evening as participants

challenged their friends in the sumo suits. These students represented clubs and sport teams including football, cheer, volleyball, band, lacrosse, drama club and the school store.

“We thank God every day for the community and how they have come together,” said Tara Dougherty’s husband John Dougherty.

“It’s really outstanding to see how supportive and helpful everyone has been.”

SUMO SIZED SUPPORT - MacArthur High School students battled it out in sumo suits to raise money for a community member in need. Photo courtesy of: Levittown Public Schools

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Students of the Quarter Three students from the Wantagh UFSD were named Students of the Quarter at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech career and technical education high school. Kayla Cardona and Alexandra Caruso were all honored for their grades, attendance, work ethic and preparedness. Students of the Quarter have taken the initiative on class projects and are role models for their fellow students, in both the classroom and the workplace.

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he said. “This is how the Levittown community comes together.”

The first round featured Salk and MacArthur staff members dressed in sumo suits who took to the mat to face off in a friendly competition of who could take the other one down.

MacArthur High School graduate and current UFC fighter Gian Villante was the special guest referee for the competition and students held up signs and cheered in support for their favorite teachers.

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“I believe all things happen for a reason” Kevin Mann, Vice President of Hope Children’s Fund, said to me as we sat down to talk more in-depth about this international non-profit. It was not by coincidence that he and his wife crossed paths with Lawrence Hohler, retired Smithtown East HS teacher, and Joseph Kirima, primary school teacher in Kenya, to learn about what those two educators came together in hopes to form: a Kenyan orphanage.

Hope Children’s Fund operates with the motto “Education Is Key” and for children in Kenya, this couldn’t be more true. Without an education and the ability to speak English, these children often lack the opportunity to rise above fetching water and cutting wood. Mann explained, “The government in Kenya doesn’t have the resources to take care of the children in their country like the United States government does.” It is not shocking to see a very young child in Kenya hopelessly wandering the streets without family, hungry and just trying to survive. Hope Children’s Fund does something about this problem.

In 2001, Hope Children’s Fund registered as a nonprofit and raised $40,000 through donations – precisely enough money to begin construction on an orphanage that stands high up on a hill in Meru, Kenya. By 2005, the orphanage opened and began transforming lives for children, many of whom had lost their parents in the AIDS epidemic. This orphanage, Jerusha Mwiraria Hope Children’s Fund Home, has a dining hall and a dormitory for boys and girls. It provides the children with shelter, steady meals and the opportunity to attend school. The children are shown family values and given chores to complete in order for them to gain life skills.

They currently house 100 children and have had many success stories. One of their favorites is of a young lady named Betty Gakii who entered their orphanage when she was little, did well and became a teacher, later got married and had children of her own, and now is the Administrative Assistant at this same orphanage!

Kevin feels that he and his wife have received and learned much more from the orphans than they’ve given and taught them. With that being said, if you would like to help change the lives of orphans in Kenya, you can!

There are 22 orphans who still need to be sponsored through Hope Children’s Fund’s sponsorship program - $1/day or $365/year will help send these children to school so they have a better chance to succeed. You can visit their website at www.HopeChildrensFund.org or contact Kevin Mann at KevinMannMail@gmail. com to learn more and view photos of these children. Upon sponsoring a child, you will receive a photo and bio of them, and you can write letters/send e-mails directly to the child to provide them with hopeful messages to brighten their days.

Kevin and his wife often travel to Meru to visit the orphanage and welcome sponsors to travel along to meet firsthand the child they sponsor.

Another way you can become involved is by hosting a craft fair to sell Kenyan crafts made by the Meru Women’s Collective. You will be provided with the goods, and all the profits generated will go back to the children at the orphanage. Contact Kevin Mann for more information.

Lastly, Hope Children’s Fund will host their first gala at East Wind in Wading River on February 18th. Tickets are $200, and all are welcome to attend to support this charity and learn more about what they do! Contact Kevin Mann to purchase your tickets now and be a part of something that truly matters.

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Inner Beauty in Style Beautiful Me, an educational self-esteem program for girls, inspired a group of students at Newbridge Road Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District to spread a message about inner beauty.

After taking part in the Hance Family Foundation’s Beautiful Me program, a group of 10 sixth-grade girls created their own series of age-appropriate activities. During the week of January 16th-19th, they visited kindergarten

through sixth-grade classrooms throughout the building to teach students that everyone is beautiful on the inside. Among the activities, children shouted out compliments to each other and wrote what they like about themselves on Post-it notes, which will become part of a schoolwide display.

“I want them to get the feeling that everyone is beautiful in their own way,” said sixth-grader Gabriella Vallerugo, who said that the lessons took about a month to plan.

Added Isabela Cruz, “It’s important to love people for who they are, not what they look like or where they come from.”

Mary Myers, who leads Beautiful Me as part of the district’s Prevention Program curriculum, said the goal is to help young girls build confidence. She is proud of the leadership role that the sixth-graders have taken to spread the message that “you can’t always judge a book by its cover.”

INNER BEAUTY IN STYLE - Newbridge Road Elementary School sixth-graders Gabriella Vallerugo and Ariana Canales met with second-graders to talk about inner beauty. Photo courtesy of: North Bellmore Public Schools

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the two disciplines of English and social studies are intermingled.

Walker also created a Maker Space along the windowsill.

“This allows students to unwind and explore their creative side,” Walker said.

An electronic book catalog system was added near the end caps of book stacks.

“This will teach students how to utilize the library’s various resources, as well as teach them how to independently access these tools,” she explained.

Not all is shiny and new.

The original oak bookshelves were refinished in a dark brown stain, preserving some of the room’s original construction.

“I was glad to see them preserved, as they are a gorgeous accent in the room,” added Walker.

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gathering space, where kids can work together while also promoting literacy,” explained Rosanne Walker, the building’s library media specialist.

Chromebook and iPad carts are available for use on a checkout system. A new Smart Board plus the open space concept fosters an ideal learning environment for humanities classes, where

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Send Coming Events to: South Bay’s Neighbor Newspapers, 565 Broadhollow Road, Suite 3, Farmingdale, NY 11735; Fax to: 631.226.2680; or E-mail to: editorsb@southbaynews.com Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, contact: 631.226.2636, extension 275.

Wednesday, February 7 The Babylon Day Homemakers of Suffolk County will meet at the pool building in front of the Town of Babylon Pools, Phelps Lane in North Babylon, at 10:30 a.m. For information, contact 631.661.0190.

To Possess a Human Soul: Slavery and the American Presidency will be presented at Hazak/Congregation Beth Ohr, 2550 Centre Avenue in Bellmore, at 1:30 p.m.

For information, contact 516.221.4107.

The Long Island Accordion Alliance will meet at La Villini Restaurant, 288 Larkfield Road in East Northport, at 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.261.6344.

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The Eating Disorder Support Group for Family and Friends will meet in the conference room of the Copiague Public Library, at 7 p.m.

For information, contact 631.275.0439.

The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York will present the top 16 finalists in a concert at the Congregational Church of Huntington, 30 Washington Drive in Centerport, at 7 p.m.

For information, contact 516.365.6961.

The Brentwood Union Free School District will host an Informal Budget and Board Workshop in the Public Meeting Room of the Anthony F. Felicio Building, at 7 p.m.

Denial will be screened at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library auditorium, 999 Old Country Road in Plainview, at 1 p.m. For information, contact 516.313.0131.

The International Festival will be held at the Lindenhurst High School cafeteria, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There will be singing, dancing, food, a 50/50, raffle, refreshments and more. Tickets are $6 and are available through International Club members or Mr. Weeks in Room 144.

The Board of Trustees of the Islip Public Library will meet at 71 Monell Avenue in Islip, at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.581.5933.

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in Huntington, at 2 p.m. A panel discussion with plant scientists will follow. Seating is limited.

A Valentine’s Day Author Fair will be held at the Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road in Holbrook, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Psychic Medium Christopher Allan will be on hand at the Wade-Burns VFW Post 7279, 560 North Delaware Avenue in Lindenhurst, from 2 to 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.888.9854.

A Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance will be held at the Moose Lodge, 883 South Broadway in Lindenhurst, from 7 to 11 p.m. For information, contact 631.988.4589.

A Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance will be held at the Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

For information, contact 631.242.4261.

An Opening Reception for “The Manipulated Image Photography Show” will be held at the Main Street Gallery, 213 Main Street in Huntington, from 6 to 8 p.m.

For information, contact 631.271.8423.

The Long Island Curling Club will host a charity event at the Long Island Sports Hub, from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

For information, contact LICurling@gmail.com.

A Dinner and Night at the Races will be held at American Legion Rusy-Bohm Post 411, 39 Nassau Avenue in Islip, at 7 p.m. The races will begin at 8 p.m. For information, contact 631.277.8383.

The South Shore Audubon Society will host a Bird Walk in the Massapequa Preserve, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Bring binoculars. For information, contact 516.799.7189.

Girl Please! A Discussion on Women in Relationships will be presented at the New Hope Institutional Baptist Church, 30 Harrison Avenue in Amityville, at 7 p.m.

For information, contact 631.789.2544.

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Saturday, February 10

SAGE will meet at the Woodbury Jewish Center, 200 South Woods Road in Woodbury, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. For information, contact 516.496.9100.

The Power of Love will be presented at the Sachem Public Library, 150 Holbrook Road in Holbrook, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

A Magic Show will be held

Sunday, February 11

A Blood Drive will be held at the Bellport Community Center, 4 Bell Street in Bellport, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.286.2559.

A Chinese New Year Celebration will be held at the WMHO Educational and Cultural Center in the Stony Brook Village Center, from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.689.5888.

Food Evolution will be screened at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue

Tuesday, February 13 The West Islip Chamber of Commerce will host its Installation Breakfast at Our Lady of Consolation, 11 Beach Drive in West Islip, from 8 to 9 a.m. For information, contact 516.369.2310.

Western Suffolk BOCES will meet in the administrative offices at 507 Deer Park Road in Dix Hills, at 6:25 p.m. The public portion will resume at 7 p.m. This meeting is open to all.

A meeting of the Republic Airport Commission will be held in conference room 201 of the Main Terminal, 7150 Republic Airport in Farmingdale, at 7 p.m.

For information, contact 631.752.7707, ext. 6109.

The Elements of Nature will be presented at the South Shore Audubon Society meeting at the Freeport Memorial Library, 144 West Merrick Road, at 7:30 p.m.

For information, contact 516.208.6374.

Wednesday, February 14 A Mammography Screening will be held at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By appointment only.

For information, contact 516.705.1300.

AMVETS will meet at Post 18, 141 Carleton Avenue

in East Islip, at 8 p.m.

For information, contact 631.581.6913.

Ongoing Events The Art League of Long Island’s 4th annual Juried Photography Exhibition will be on view through February 10th at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills.

For information, contact 631.462.5400.

Love/Sick will be presented from February 9th through February 24th at the South Shore Theatre Experience, 115 South Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.669.0506.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum will be presented from February 10th through February 25th at the BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main Street in East Islip. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.581.2700.

A Pet Food Drive will be held through February 28th at Senator Phil Boyle’s district office, 69 West Main Street, Suite B, in Bay Shore, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

For information, contact 631.665.2311.

An exhibition of photographs

by Jeremy Dennis will be on display from February 8th through March 15th at Suffolk Community College’s Flecker Gallery, Ammerman Campus.

For information, contact 631.451.4093.

Legion of Villains will be presented through March 17th at the BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main Street in East Islip. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact

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Setauket Artist Cheryl Cass Zampiva will be featured through March 23rd at the Mills Pond Gallery, 550 Route 25A in St. James.

For information, contact 631.862.6575.

A Farmers Market will be held through March 24th on Saturdays at Christ Lutheran Church, 117 Carleton Avenue in Islip Terrace, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vendors Wanted Craftspeople and Vendors are wanted for the Indoor Pilot Club of Patchogue’s annual Craft & Vendor Fair on May 5th at the United Methodist Church of Patchogue.

Deadline to register is March 15th. For information, contact 631.681.9583.

Vendors are wanted for the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary #18 Craft and Vendor Fair on May 5th at Amvets Hall, 141 Carleton Avenue in East Islip, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For information, contact 631.277.9842.

Save the Date An Exhibit Reception for Dreamscapes: Land & Water will be held on February 16th at the Long Island Photo Gallery, 467 Main Street in Islip, from 6 to 8 p.m.

For information, contact 1.888.600.5474.

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The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will host its annual faculty variety show, the Faculty Follies 2.1, on February 1st, at 7 p.m., at Wellington C. Mepham High School.

Now in its second year, this event serves as a fundraiser for the Community Cupboard.

The evening will feature live performances by a wide range of staff members

representing each of the six schools, as well as central administration and members of the board of education. Students from the district’s Ambassador Program will serve as the emcees for the show.

“We are so excited to bring the Follies back for a second year,” said Director of the Fine & Performing Arts Cheryl Fontana. “It is a wonderful example of teachers, administrators

and students coming together in the spirit of One Voice, One Message.

The Student Ambassadors do tremendous work for our community; this night of entertainment is the staff’s way of helping to support their initiatives.”

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in each school starting Monday, January 29th, as well as at the door.

Seeking Nominations Levittown Public Schools is seeking nominations for its annual Hall of Fame which honors the district’s best and brightest alumni who have become leaders in their fields of work, study or athletics.

Nominees must have graduated from either Division Avenue, General Douglas MacArthur or Levittown Memorial high schools, a minimum of

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Turning a Phrase in different colors and facing different directions.

Students have to turn the shape around to find the hidden words and complete the quote. They then use a web browser to determine who said it.

Instructional technology specialist Jenna Stack recently had students create their own circleshaped Snotes in a sixthgrade class at Saw Mill Road Elementary School. To

connect with the English language arts curriculum, they selected events from the book they are currently reading, “Bud, Not Buddy.”

The challenge was creating an entire message in 80 characters or less, and only 20 characters per line. Ms. Stack taught the students how to create an encrypted message but not impossible to decipher.

A year ago, the girls from Sanford H. Calhoun High School winter track team would come up two inches and one second short of capturing the school’s first winter conference championship. The team vowed to never forget that feeling and this year they will redeem themselves by clinching a championship.

They nabbed the Nassau Conference II track championship on January 17th, at St. Anthony’s Invitational. In the 600-meter, Calhoun sophomore Elizabeth Tuzzolo claimed second place for the girls, while Katie Corona took third and Nadya Resnick finished up in sixth. Elizabeth and Katie earned AllConference honors and the team took 15 points.

They earned more points after the 55-meter high hurdles, with senior captain and returning all-state athlete Paige Sfiroudis cruising to an easy win and Heather Berberich capturing fourth place. Sfiroudis also won the Triple and Long Jump events, as well as scoring an unheard of 30 individual points.

“I just wanted to perform

for my team, coaches and school,” she said.

We knew this was the last chance we had to make history and I wasn’t going to let that pass. This victory was a true team win - we all contributed.”

Coach Joe Migliano called Sfiroudis’ a ‘one-ofa-kind talent.’

“It’s hard to imagine that she never ran track before her sophomore year,” he said. “There isn’t an event that Paige can’t do, she’s one of the most wellrounded athletes I have ever coached.”

In shot put, Madison Padro led Jamie Campanelli and Victoria Unz to a 1, 2, 3 finish grabbing a massive 24 points and becoming the conference champion.

Tali Gekhman, Lindsay Sheridan and Julia frank would add 18 points to the teams total, taking second, third and fourth in the Race Walk. Gekhman and Sheridan earned AllConference honors.

Sarah Tappeto nabbed second on the 300-meter dash, third in triple jump and would run on the team’s championship 4x400-meter relay.

“She is a terrific athlete and fierce competitor,”

Migliano said.

“Her potential is endless. Sarah has no idea how great she could be and I love that I get to coach her everyday.”

Faith Dwyer, Emma Bhansingh, Alexandra Unz and Nadya Resnick (senior) would take the track and run the 4x800meter relay. Katie Corona, Sarah Tappeto, Samantha LeTorre and Elizabeth Tuzzolo took the 4x4-00meter relay.

“I just wanted to get out fast and make sure I took it home for the team, in my head I knew I would never let the team down,” said Tuzzolo. “We didn’t know the score going into the race and coach always tells us that every point matters.”

In the day’s last race, the 4x200-meter relay, Mia Advocate, Heather Berberich, Kayla Locasto and Kristina Losquadro took second place with just five meters to go.

“The girls wanted it,” said Migliano. “We train 10 months out of the year with goals like this in mind.

This was no magic trick or savvy coaching, it was all heart and dedication from them.”

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Secret messages are the basis of a new technology initiative in the North Bellmore School District where students have been using Snotes to decode messages and create their own.

On iPads, sixth-graders are exploring the Snotes Quotes app to figure out quotes from historical figures, cultural icons and movies. A Snote is a design made up of words

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Women of Distinction Assemblyman Dave McDonough once again hosted an event to honor local women who have made tremendous contributions to their community in the fields of volunteerism, education, military service, community and civic affairs, government, healthcare, business and humanitarian efforts.

The 2017 Women of

Distinction ceremony took place at the Merrick Library in Merrick with McDonough awarding an official Assembly Citation to each woman who was selected.

“This is a wonderful event that allows me to give back to those women who have dedicated their lives to making our community a better place to live, work and raise a family,”

McDonough said. “I hear so many tremendous and heartwarming stories year after year through this event that allow me to appreciate the selfless and dedicated individuals we have here on Long Island.

It was my pleasure to honor these 13 women and I am pleased to know our community is filled with such great people.”

Finding Their Passion Jonas E. Salk Middle School students in the school’s new archaeology club, established in Sept.

2017, merged ancient Greek god and goddesses into modern day society through their own digital stories on January 23rd.

The project allowed students to showcase their creativity on the computer using PowerPoint or the program, “Storyboard That.” While reflecting on modern day life and

technology, each student created a digital story of what gods or goddesses would do in the 21st century, including how they would utilize the popular social media platforms of today.

The after-school club is opened to Salk students of all grade levels who are interested in learning more about prehistoric people and their cultures, as well as ancient history.

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“I hope that students develop a deeper love for archaeology,” said Essex. “We do a lot of creative projects which students have displayed a great interest in and we are enjoying doing fun activities with them.”

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WOMEN OF DISTINCTION - Congratulations to: Sara Vasilakos of Wantagh, Theresa Ruescher of North Bellmore, Doreen Moran of Merrick, Heather Berberich of Merrick, Berta Weinstein of Merrick, Michelina Saracino of Merrick, Virginia Ott of Wantagh, Dawn Cirino-Sambade of North Merrick, Nancy Evans of Levittown, C.J. Marie of North Bellmore, Dominique Tirino of Merrick, Dr. Jamie Rockwin of Merrick FINDING THEIR PASSION - Sixth-graders Ava Verret (left) and Emma Mignone and Rachel Roslow of Merrick. (right) during archaeology club. Photo courtesy of: Levittown Public Schools

Division Avenue High School students in Laura McCue’s Current Legal Issues class received a special visit from General Douglas MacArthur High School graduate and current Oyster Bay Cove Police Officer Ted Mergel on January 12th.

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he was able to create a more efficient method of observing these galaxies within clusters.

“I wrote a program that collected data from these databases and plot them” Klein said. “Observing galaxy dynamics is typically a tedious method.”

Klein taught himself Python, a computer language program, used to create this observation method.

“His new method of doing this makes it much simpler for people to study galaxy clusters,” added adviser Barbi Frank.

Klein, a black belt in karate, is also a member of the school’s science club, art club and an AP art student.

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Matthew Klein and Cameron Levy, both of John F. Kennedy High School in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, were recognized as 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars on January 9th. Nothing short of sheer commitment and sacrifice landed them here.

They are two of 300 students acknowledged from across the nation and two of 46 from Long Island.

Klein’s research, “Galaxy Cluster Assembly and Ignition of Active Galactic Nuclei,” was completed at SUNY Farmingdale.

In layman’s terms, galaxy clusters are the largest structures in the known universe. Gauging their evolution is essential to understand basic properties of the universe.

Klein researched more than 80 clusters, each containing 200-300 galaxy sources, to determine if there was a correlation between infalling galaxies and active galactic nuclei within a cluster.

While the 150+ hours of research found that there was a negative correlation,

themselves from stressors such as high temperatures, cancers or geo-toxic (drugrelated).

The drug used in his research, resveratrol, has been shown to extend lifespan, but its effects on stress resistance are unknown. His research revealed that the target enzyme of resveratrol, Sir2, operate in a common pathway to produce stress resistance and have an innate interaction between Sir2 and the stress response. Another drug was used as a base comparison.

“This study has implications in the development of treatments that can increase resistance to a broad range of stressors, including aging and disease,” Levy explained.

Levy is a highly competitive fencer, recently signed with Princeton University to play on the fencing team.

He is currently ranked no.

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The Regeneron STS is the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science competition. Each scholar, selected from 1,818 entrants, receives a $2,000 award with an additional $2,000 going to his or her respective school. The 40 finalists chosen to compete in Washington, D.C., in March will be announced on January 23rd.

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Wrestling to the Title Bellmore-Merrick Central School District’s John F. Kennedy High School wrestling team defeated Garden City on January 25th, with a 46-22 win to capture the Nassau League III title.

Jack Krug became the 15th wrestler in Kennedy history to achieve 100 career wins.

The squad boasts five wrestlers ranked in the top six in the Nassau County including Boaz Smart who is currently undefeated and

ranked no. 1 in Nassau and seventh in New York State.

Other ranked wrestlers include Greg Brach (99 pounds), Krug (182 pounds), Brandon Mercado (106 pounds) and Dan Shafran (195 pounds).

Greg Brach and Boaz Smart won the Shoreline Tournament on January 20th at New Rochelle High School.

“This is one of the toughest in season tournaments in the state,” said coach Brian

DeGaetano.

Brandon Mercado also made the finals and lost a close 6-4 match to the third ranked wrestler in New York State.

“Smart became the first wrestler in school history to place,” DeGaetano added.

The team is currently ranked seventh in Nassau and holds a current record of 11-3 in dual-meets. They now move on to individuals and then New York State competitions.

Winning Essayists The Jerusalem Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recognized Wantagh High School junior Megan Fehling as a firstplace winner in the New York State Christopher Columbus Essay Contest.

In addition, Wantagh Middle School eighthgrader Juliana Rose and seventh-grader Jason LaPadula are winners in the regional 2017-2018 DAR American History Essay Contest.

The annual DAR essay contests were established to encourage students to think creatively about

the nation’s history and to learn about historical events.

High school students were instructed to write an essay relating to the topic “Advantages and Disadvantages of Working Relationships Between Foreign Parties” and to explore why Christopher Columbus, an Italian, managed to convince a Spanish monarch to fund his voyage. Middle school participants had to write an essay on the topic “World War I: Remembering the War to End All Wars.” Each essay was judged on historical accuracy, adherence to

the subject, organization of material, interest and originality, spelling and punctuation and grammar and neatness.

As a first-place state winner, Megan will now enter her essay in the Northeast Regional contest. Juliana and Jason will enter the Northeast States DAR contest. All three students are also invited to present their essays at a DAR luncheon in May. Wantagh’s social studies department congratulates the students on this outstanding academic achievement.

WRESTLING TO THE TITLE - Kennedy wrestling team capture the Nassau League III title. Photo courtesy of: Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District WINNING ESSAYISTS - DAR American History Essay Contest winner Jason LaPadula, Juliana Rose and Megan Fehling are pictured with Wantagh Middle School Principal Dawn Matrochano, Jerusalem Chapter DAR Co-chairs Betty Beyer and Mary some of the people who Wagner, Social Studies Supervisor Christopher Widmann and social studies teacher served as inspiration for and DAR member Jennifer Turcinovic. Photo courtesy of: Wantagh School District her book.

Ms. Giusto said that the purpose of the Skype Salsa, Bollywood, creative movement classes. Kristen Fonte said the session was to give students Zumba is an exercise class is designed to show insight into how much merengue and hip-hop created by students that exercise work goes into writing a moves were part of a program Zumba workout during Columbian dancer Alberto and fitness can be fun book. As fifth-graders, they Shore Road School’s Perez in the 1990s, which and an integral part of a write memoirs, opinion physical education classes involves dance and aerobic person’s healthy lifestyle. essays and biographies. for students in grades 5-6. movements performed Fonte also allowed many Sponsored by the PTA, the to energetic music. The of the students to take exercise class brought to choreography typically on leadership roles by the gym an interesting new incorporates hip-hop, soca, assisting her with the type of exercise to add to the samba, salsa, merengue instruction of Zumba district’s full complement and mambo. moves. of traditional sports and Zumba instructor

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Inspiring Young Writers To support young writers, author Dusti Bowling recently Skyped with fifth-graders at Park Avenue Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District.

The videoconference took place over the Smart Board in teacher Nicole Giusto’s room.

Students read Ms. Bowling’s book, “Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus,” before the video interaction. They asked questions about the details of her book, the writing process, how she gets her ideas for stories and authors she admires.

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Rhythm, was invited to play at a Rockers Against Drunk Driving charity event at the DL Lounge in New York City on January 24th. Sponsored by the Grammy Association, the event was broadcast on RADD stations nationwide.

Carlin explained that these opportunities stem from his membership in an a capella group, the University of Rochester YellowJackets, which was a male collegiate group he directed and traveled the world with while studying at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. In the summer of 2010, the group and Carlin were invited to audition at SONY Studios for NBC’s

Photo courtesy of: Wantagh School District

Attention Parents Parents who have a child/children residing in the Levittown School District and have attained the age of four years on or before December 1st, 2018 are invited to apply for admission, on behalf of their child, to the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program during the 2018-2019 school year.

The program is a halfday program which will be housed at one of our UPK providers beginning in September 2018 for 180 days through June 2019, roughly coinciding with the Levittown School District calendar.

The program has limited

space and participants will be chosen during a random lottery selection process. A waiting list will be established to fill any vacancies that may arise.

All students must be potty trained by the start of school in September 2018.

If you are interested, please visit our website at www.levittownschools. com and follow the link indicated to fill in all the information. The interest form must be submitted online no later than March 2nd, 2018. You will receive a confirmation email that it was received and then receive notification of when the drawing is being

In addition to the bustle of the kindergarten classroom, the slight sound of peeps came from an incubator in Fran Bauer’s and Christine Wuchte’s classrooms at the Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center in Bellmore. For several weeks, the students have been studying the lifecycle of chickens and other oviparous animals and have had the unique opportunity to observe chicks firsthand.

For their study, farmers from Quiver Farm in Pennsylvania delivered fertilized eggs, an incubator and supplies and an egg carton filled with plastic eggs depicting the different stages of incubation. The students also met rooster Jack and Jill the hen as they learned about the responsibilities of being new farmers.

During the interdisciplinary science unit, students read and sang about chickens,

named each of the birds and used mathematics to calculate their approximate hatching dates. Upon arriving to school after the weekend, the kindergartners were excited to see that several of their chicks had hatched. Making a circle on the classroom floor, the teachers placed the chicks on paper for the students to observe their fuzzy friends.

After the completion of the unit, the chickens returned to the farm.

CLASSROOM FARMERS - Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center kindergarten student Valentina Blanco took a chick from teacher Christine Wuchte in Bellmore. Photo courtesy of: Bellmore School District

The Brain Show Students at Bowling Green Elementary School in the East Meadow School District recently showed off their brainpower by answering questions during “The Brain Show.”

According to its website, the Brain Show is an educational trivia contest with the authentic look and feel of a live television game show equipped with

podiums, buzzers and microphones.

Divided into three teams, students in grades 2-5 went head-to-head answering questions related to classroom curriculum such as math, biology, geography and more. After three questions, new teams were created to allow as many students as possible to participate in the fun.

Encouraged by a cheering audience, teams also racked up points between rounds by successfully completing dance challenges they had learned prior to the start of each new game.

Bowling Green extends a special thank you to its PTA for organizing this interactive program.

held. You do not need to be present during the drawing. Those selected in the random lottery process will be notified by email and receive a district registration packet, in the mail, in order for placement to be finalized.

This program is fully funded by a New York State Department of Education grant. All placements in the program are fully contingent upon the continued reauthorization of Universal PreKindergarten grant. Any questions call Arlene Mege at 516.434.7058.

THE BRAIN SHOW - Students at Bowling Green Elementary School showed off their brainpower by answering questions during “The Brain Show.” Photo courtesy of: East Meadow Union Free School District

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When Wantagh Middle School music teacher Matthew Carlin is not teaching students chorus or music studio, chances are he is performing with his rock band or writing scores for professional television shows.

On January 15th, Carlin was flown to Los Angeles to create arrangements at SONY Studios for contestants in the new Fox television show “The Four.”

The whirlwind weekend also involved meeting with producers and working on ranges, vocal types and genres suited to the contestants to create the best live arrangements.

Additionally, Carlin’s current band, Sir Cadian

“The Sing Off,” where they competed and were eventually eliminated. The group’s connections with SONY Studios producers and a stint on Fox’s “The X-Factor Season 2,” has led Carlin and YellowJackets colleagues with opportunities to work on vocal arrangements and to create charts for shows that are recorded in the studio, located in Culver City, Los Angeles.

Carlin’s five-piece band is based out of New York City and its albums are available on music and streaming sites. Its music has been featured in motion pictures starring Danny Glover and Alec Baldwin. In addition, the band’s music was featured on the video game “Nascar Heat 2.”

Carlin said his experiences in Los Angeles were amazing. “Working on ‘The Four’ was a wonderful experience that was well worth the jet lag,” he said. As for his experience playing for the RADD charity, Carlin said, “We loved performing for an amazing cause and helping to raise money to support this worthwhile organization.”

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Aiming to Strengthen Six administrators and teachers from the Levittown Public Schools recently attended the K-8 conference “How to Make Math Count” at Molloy College to share their expertise with fellow educators. Hosted by the Nassau County Mathematics Teachers Association and the Nassau County Association of Math Supervisors, the day featured a variety of workshops to meet the curriculum and assessment concerns of elementary and middle school teachers.

The annual conference was attended by over 400 teachers and administrators from Nassau, Suffolk and the

tristate area. Levittown attendees included Director of Mathematics and Business Dr. Ellen Stegman, Assistant Director of Elementary STEAM John Towers, Abbey Lane fourth-grade teacher Paul Speranza, Jonas E. Salk Middle School sixth-grade teacher Kim Welsch, Gardiners Avenue fifth-grade teacher Nicole Corron and kindergarten/ resource room teacher Gloria Kreutzberg.

With the exception of Dr. Stegman, an organizing committee member, each presented on different topics during the event.

This included Guided Math – An Instructional Practice, With a Growth Mindset, Everyone Can Succeed

in Math, Improving Math Fluency Using Sprints, Improving Calculation Skills with Xtra Math and Enhancing Mathematics Instruction through the SMART board and other Tools.

“As a member of the organizing committee, I was charged with the recruitment of speakers and one of my priorities was to showcase the talents of Levittown teachers,” said Dr. Stegman. “I am so grateful to our presenters for their willingness to share their expertise at this unique Long Island conference dedicated to K-8 mathematics education.”

Profound Contributions The Levittown Public Schools is pleased to announce that Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald and Board of Education President Peggy Marenghi will be recognized with 2018 Education Partner Awards this spring by Nassau BOCES for their outstanding contributions to public education.

Additionally, Levittown community resident and supporter of Levittown schools Teresa Scaturro, Executive Assistant for the

Nassau BOCES District Superintendent; Board Secretary, Nassau BOCES Board of Education; Board Member and Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation will be honored.

Dr. McDonald will be presented with the Education Partners Award, Mrs. Marenghi will be recognized with the School Board Member Award and Mrs. Scaturro will receive the Nassau BOCES Employee Award.

The honorees will

receive their awards at the 12th annual Education Partner Awards Gala on April 11th. They are three out of 15 award winners who will be celebrated that evening. The gala, which is sponsored by the Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation, is an independent, communitybased organization devoted to enhancing educational opportunities for students who take part in Nassau BOCES schools, services or programs.

PROFOUND CONTRIBUTIONS - Peggy Marenghi, Board of Education president and Dr. Tonie McDonald, Superintendent of the Levittown Public Schools will be honored during Nassau BOCES 12th annual Education Partner Awards Gala on April 11th.Photo courtesy of: Levittown Public Schools

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Band Day Celebrated

AIMING TO STRENGTHEN - Levittown teachers Paul Speranza and Kim Welsch, Director of Mathematics and Business Dr. Ellen Stegman, teachers Nicole Corron and Gloria Kreutzberg and Assistant Director of Elementary STEAM John Towers attended the “How to Make Math Count” conference. Photo courtesy of: Levittown Public Schools

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Wearing black and white outfits, kindergartners at Park Avenue Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District celebrated Penguin Day. The children participated

The collective music of 150 Wantagh School District student-musician’s instruments resonated throughout the halls of the high school during the district’s 12th annual band day held on January 27th.

Supervisor of Fine and Performing Arts Kelly Jones explained, “Band Day is an excellent way for the students to become acquainted with the middle school and high school teachers and to realize what they have to look forward to.”

Under the direction of teachers Mindy Dragovich

and Dan Aviles, students in grades 5-12 started off the day through participation in clinics and sectionals run by upperclassmen.

The day commenced with a Band Day Festival Concert in the gymnasium in which the students collectively played Mark Williams’ “Honor Roll March,” under the baton of guest conductors Susan Babcock and Nathaniel Brinkman. Performances of Daniel Butterfield’s and Michael Miller’s “Tribute for Band” and Steven Shafer’s “Prism” were also followed by Wantagh High

School Wind Ensemble’s performances of William Owens’ “Zia” and Mark Williams’ “The Bottom Line.”

Ms. Dragovich, who officially announced her impending retirement, said Band Day has always been her favorite event, a day when the younger and older students make connections. She explained, “When the younger students sit amongst the older studentmusicians, it is a totally different feeling and experience than when they are sitting in the audience.”

then sprayed them with water. They observed how the water beaded up on the paper because of the wax from the crayons. The science experiment taught students that penguins are able to stay dry because their feathers also have wax.

Mary Cimorelli led her class in a discussion on the 17 types of penguins.

They also learned how the emperor penguin is responsible for keeping an egg safe until it hatches, and the children experienced in various activities on that by walking around the January 26th to celebrate classroom with plastic eggs the big birds commonly between their feet. associated with winter.

In Melissa Reime’s class, Photo courtesy of: BAND DAY CELEBRATED - Wantagh High School senior Micheal Hennig (left) children colored paper North Bellmore Public played his trumpet alongside younger student-musicians during a Band Day workshop penguins with crayons, Schools while senior Ben Schablin conducted. Photo courtesy of: Wantagh School District

Amidst fake news and alternative facts I wonder where truth abides So much information and chatter forthcoming from both sides It seems to me it lies beneath the spinning that I hear So unlike a setting sun so simple and so clear Somehow I hope this fog will lift And we’ll witness what is real Until that time let’s stay the course Awaiting what truth will reveal.

Left to Right By: Gail Apple Gardner

Camaraderie is non-existent on our planet, and distrust and failure are in view.

I think we’ve lost our way in our values; we don’t love each other like we used to do.

Left to right now has a different angle; nothing is straight anymore, and we’re caught in the middle of what is and what was, and the way our children are now being taught.

Blindness, dark and dreary days now; rosy glasses won’t help us see the light.

If we don’t stop this madness now, then it will be too late to set things right.

Left to right once seemed so easy; up and down and circles, freaking out.

God, we need some help here, we forgot what life is all about.

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We can’t fly with just one single wing; we need the left and right to make it safe and sound.

Without both wings holding together, I’m afraid we’ll never leave the ground.

Northport UFSD); Shaakirah Nazim-Harris (Amityville UFSD); Alissa Popeck (Massapequa UFSD); Kassidy Rieder (Lindenhurst UFSD); Celia Spero (Harborfields CSD); Sebastien Diaquoi (Massapequa UFSD); Matthew Ferrugia (Massapequa UFSD); Alyssa Marcoini (East Meadow UFSD); and Lena Vazquez (Amityville UFSD).

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Tony Award winning Music Director Ted Sperling visited the Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) recently, where he conducted a Master Class for the school’s music and theatre students.

Mr. Sperling, who is about to start rehearsals as the music director for Lincoln Center’s revival of My Fair Lady, opening in March 2018, won the 2005 Tony and Drama Desk awards for his orchestrations of The Light in the Piazza, for which he was also music director. An original cast member of the Broadway musical Titanic, Mr. Sperling played bandleader Wallace Hartley.

His off-Broadway credits as music director include A Man of No Importance, Wise Guys, A New Brain, Saturn Returns, Floyd Collins, Falsettoland, and Romance in Hard Times.

Mr. Sperling also has numerous Broadway credits as music director, conductor and pianist, including the rapturously received revivals of Fiddler on the Roof, The King and I, South Pacific, Guys and Dolls, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Full Monty, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Angels in America, My Favorite Year, Falsettos, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Les Misérables, Roza, and Sunday in the Park with George.

During the Master Class, LIHSA students performed their college audition selections for the Tony Award winner, who offered feedback about their performances. The class is now anxious to put his feedback about song choices, posture, tempo, relating with the audience, and connecting with the song and lyrics, into action to improve their audition pieces.

The Master Class program is part of the school’s ongoing mission to provide its students with inside looks at the industries they are pursuing, and to introduce them to mentors within their chosen fields.

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Dual Meet Champs The Wantagh School District is proud to announce that the New York State Public High School Athletic Association has designated the varsity wrestling team, under the direction of coach Paul

Gillespie, the first New York State Division I Dual Meet Champions.

During the state meet, held at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena, the Warriors defeated Minisink Valley

Central School District, 37-28, to take home the title. The team is currently 31-0 this season.

The district congratulates the team on this outstanding athletic accomplishment.

Poster Contest Winner Wantagh Middle School student Ava Kornbluth was recognized as a New York State winner in the NYS K-12 Kids Safe Online Poster Contest, sponsored by the Enterprise Information Security Office of the NYS Office of Information Technology Services. In conjunction with National Cyber Security Awareness Month, this annual contest

seeks to engage students in thinking about cyber security through the creation of posters that will encourage peers to use the internet safely and securely.

A student of art teacher Jaclyn Gentilesco, Ava’s brightly colored poster depicted a dinosaur inside a computer monitor with the message “Make Cyberbullying Extinct.”

Contest officials received more than 900 entries from around the state, and Ava’s entry will now be sent to compete on the national level.

The Wantagh School District congratulates Ava on this academic accomplishment and extends best wishes for success in the national contest.

DUAL MEET CHAMPS - The Wantagh School District is proud to announce that the New York State Public High School Athletic Association has designated the varsity wrestling team, under the direction of coach Paul Gillespie, the first New York State Division I Dual Meet Champions. Photo courtesy of: Wantagh School District

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Taking Center Stage Following months of preparation and practice, W.T. Clarke REACH students in the East Meadow School District recently performed “Kids Rock: School House Rock Live Jr.” with members of the Family Residences and Essential Enterprises Inc., through a Creative Communities grant from the Huntington Arts Council.

Families, teachers, central administrators and board of education

members gathered in Clarke High School’s Little Theatre as REACH students and the FREE Players performed skits and songs about history, government and literacy.

Audience members gave the cast a standing ovation as they performed musical numbers including “A Noun Is a Person, Place or Thing,” “Preamble,” “I’m Just a Bill,” “Conjunction Junction” and “Unpack Your Adjectives.”

Closing out the show,

POSTER CONTEST WINNER - Wantagh Middle School student Ava Kornbluth, a NYS winner in the NYS K-12 Kids Safe Online Poster Contest, is pictured with, left, the full cast came together art teacher Jaclyn Gentilesco and, right, Principal Dawn Matrochano. Photo courtesy to perform “Frosty the of: Wantagh School District Snowman.”

The W.T. Clarke REACH program extends a special thank you to the Birch School in Merrick Clark and Nick Elilpulos, brought literacy to life Huntington Arts Council, FREE, REACH teachers recently kicked off a who discussed the writer’s through children’s themed and mentors, the East Pick A Reading Partner process and provided stories on stage, including Meadow School District celebration with multiple insight into their new book “Jack and the Beanstalk.” to inspire titled “The Adventurers The school also and the Special Education activities Guild.” Additionally, every conducted an interactive Parent Teacher Association children to read.

Upper grade-level Birch student enjoyed quiz show, which for their support and contributions to the students were treated a production of The reminded students about to a visit from popular Bodacious Books presented the importance of reading. program. children’s authors Zack by Agostino Arts, which

Brought to Life

TAKING CENTER STAGE - Members of the FREE Players performed songs in BROUGHT TO LIFE - The Bodacious Books show brought literacy to life at Birch between acts during the W.T. Clarke REACH performance of “Kids Rock: School House School through children’s themed stories on stage, including “Jack and the Beanstalk.”

Rock Live, Jr.” Photo courtesy of: East Meadow Union Free School District Photo courtesy of: Merrick School District

In 2011, Forever 9-The Robbie Levine Foundation partnered with the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District to start a pilot program at Merrick Avenue Middle School, certifying all students in CPR/AED. “The program was so quickly a success, that it gradually expanded to all of the district’s middle and high schools,” said founder and local parent Jill Levine. “We realized that the most logical way to reach all students was in physical education class.

Our foundation trained all of the physical education teachers to become actual CPR/AED trainers, and every student that goes through our schools is

trained in these lifesaving skills every year.”

These trainings are a success due to the district and teachers embrace of the program and ability to incorporate it into the already existing curriculum. This collaboration was recently celebrated at the 10th annual Dealing with Hearts Gala, which fundraises for the foundation.

“Our teachers are therefore directly responsible for lives saved, by some of the students that they have taught,” Levine added.

While physical education is an integral part of the educational process throughout the district, it is programs such as these

that elevate students’ capabilities in real-world situations.

“We are very fortunate to be able to partner with Forever 9-The Robbie Levine Foundation, to offer hands-on instruction in CPR and AED for nearly 5,600 students in our district,” said Eric Caballero, director of physical education, athletics, driver education and health.

“This initiative would not be possible without the generous support of the foundation. The product of our partnership in this endeavor is the opportunity for our students to have the skill set to save a life.”

Views of the World The United States, China, Kenya and Brazil are countries that thirdgraders study as part of the social studies curriculum at Saw Mill Road Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District. To learn more

about the world, students in Laura Horvath’s class could research any one of the remaining 191 countries.

Each student selected a nation and had to create an informational brochure, in addition to

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a visual project using a presentation method of his or her choice. Students created posters, dioramas and digital presentations, and recreated famous landmarks.

VIEWS OF THE WORLD - Saw Mill Road Elementary School third-graders, from left, Evan Roth, Madison Toala, Harrison Nawrocki, Shaina Marder and Caterina Leopard made projects representing other nations. Photo courtesy of: North Bellmore Public Schools

Reading Carnival

BUS DRIVERS HONORED - The East Meadow School District held a special Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast in December to thank school bus drivers for all they do to transport students to and from school safely. Drivers also received encouraging written comments from parents and students expressing their appreciation for the drivers’ service, professionalism and cheerful spirit. Photo courtesy of: East Meadow Union Free School District

the students collectively exceeded their reading goal of 50,000 minutes by reading an additional 52,016 minutes.

During the carnival, Mrs. Castine and Coordinator for Student Services Elise Cahill dressed in red, white and blue patriotic clothing to celebrate the Olympics

theme “We Are Reading Champions.”

Students played games including Krazy Cans, Big Mouth Bean Bag, Disk Drop and more. In addition, Mrs. Castine read stories to the students in the auditorium, adding additional minutes to their winning numbers.

READING CARNIVAL - Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center Principal Patricia Castine and Bellmore students in pre-K through second grade celebrated the culmination of PARP at the school’s carnival. Photo courtesy of: Bellmore School District

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TRAINING PARTNERSHIP - Members of the Bellmore-Merrick physical education department. Photo courtesy of: Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

As a culminating Pick a Reading Partner event, Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center in the Bellmore School District recently hosted an oldfashioned carnival to celebrate a monthlong of additional voluntary reading. According to Principal Patricia Castine,

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Call for Cyclists Riding for the sixth year, the Marty Lyons Foundation is calling for 60 cyclists to participate as a team in the Annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday, May 6th, 2018. This, America’s largest cycling event, is celebrating its 41st year, and is presented

by REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.). There are 32,000 riders expected to pedal the 40-mile, oneday scenic tour through the five boroughs of New York City on car free roads.

Sixty cyclists will be riding for the benefit of the Marty Lyons Foundation with a

goal of raising $200,000 toward the mission of granting wishes to children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses.

As a Charity Rider, each member of the MLF Team will be in the first wave of riders that morning and will also receive a Rider

I.D. Kit which includes a helmet cover, bib and bike plate; access to free bike repair along the route and a support and gear vehicle; a Marty Lyons Foundation jersey (if registered by February 10th); snacks and refreshments at four rest areas; entry to Finish

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by Bike New York and the New York City Department of Transportation, provides participants the unique and fun experience to bike on a 40-mile journey through New York City.

“Because the route is doable for cyclists of almost all levels,” says Marty, “I encourage anyone looking for a great time to join our team in support of our children.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

the Nassau County Treasurer at www.nassaucountyny.gov/526/ County-Treasurer

Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.

been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding.

No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2018, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer

by February 15th, 2018 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property.

Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per sixmonth period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.

Effective with the February 2017 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $125.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online.

Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of

Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2018 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at www.nassaucountyny.gov/ DocumentCenter/View/17674 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 15th, 2018.

Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call 516.571.2090, ext. 1-3715.

Dated: January 23rd, 2018

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts.

However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same.

Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.

The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/ litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk.

The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has

Furthermore, as to the bidding: 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will

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3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.

Dated: January 23rd, 2018 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York Sea/Nas1/Nas2-1466, 1/31, 2/7/2018

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The students also watched the trailer for the new Nickelodeon movie of “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library,” inspired by the book.

Grabenstein told students his inspiration for the story which stemmed from visiting a school library.

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