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Their classes were intrigued to help children in need and be a force of change in their community. In addition, teachers, faculty and administrators have become involved. All donations will be collected by December 17th.

The Scholastic Pajama Program is a not-for-profit organization that provides new pajamas and books to children in need who are waiting to be adopted. The program launched in 2001 and has since donated over one million pajamas and books to children across the country.

Student Spotlight A WITNESS TO HISTORY SUBMITTED BY: CATE DUNN, AGE 11, FAIRFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Have you ever witnessed history? I have - my school was given a Historical Marker when it turned 90. My school, Fairfield Elementary, has been around for 90 years! Fairfield Elementary was originally called the Massapequa Avenue School. On October 27th, 2015, I witnessed history.

I have learned many things about Fairfield Elementary, and the Massapequa Avenue School, that I didn’t know before. In 1925, the original Massapequa Avenue was completed and ready for students to attend. About 100 students attended daily classes, but throughout the years, many more students enrolled in the school.

Did you know that my school was originally an apple orchard?

Now, my school has changed a lot.

Most grades in my school have about 100 people, while the old school had about 100 in total. I have learned the history of my school.

As well as my school being built in the 1920’s, I have also researched the Roaring 20’s, in particular, an invention. One thing invented in the 1920’s was bubblegum. In 1928, Walter Diemer invented bubblegum.

Believe it or not, it was actually invented accidentally! Walter Diemer was playing around with new gum recipes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Fleer Chewing Gum Company factory. He ended up with the perfect batch. It was different, less sticky. Have you ever wondered why bubblegum is pink? It is pink because pink was the only color food dye that Walter Diemer had on hand. I love gum and I have it almost every day.

Walter Diemer’s accident turned into a brilliant invention.

In addition to learning about an invention in the 1920’s, we also learned about an event. The event I researched was the tri-

state tornado of 1925. The massive tornado struck the people of Missouri, Illinois and Indiana.

The damage of the storm was estimated at 16.5 million dollars.

This horrible disaster changed the lives of many. Many homes were destroyed. Almost 700 people were killed and 2,027 were injured.

I have experienced Hurricane Sandy, another natural disaster.

It changed the lives of many, including mine. The forecast was for showers and cooler temperatures, but what they didn’t know was a tornado was coming.

The Roaring 20’s was a rewarding time.

Although things were difficult sometimes, everything was worth it in the end.

If my school was not built, I wouldn’t be going to Fairfield today.

If gum was not invented, I would not be able to blow the delicious bubbles.

The 1920’s was a time when many life-changing things happened.

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The Countdown Begins By: Jamie Lynn Ryan One week until Christmas, and I can honestly say that not only is my tree still standing in the middle of my living room undecorated, but I have barely scratched the surface of my gift shopping. And by barely, I mean I spent the majority of our annual Black Friday trek into the madness that is Roosevelt Field splurging on myself. To date, my list consists of a collection of names to buy for, but no corresponding “perfect” presents as of yet.

I don’t know what it is this year. Thanksgiving came and went, and the transition into the official holiday season seemed to go well enough.

But then… there it remained, stuck between my own haphazard shopping spree and

the massive process of wading through the unpacked boxes of decorations strewn about my apartment. Oh, and then the Christmas cards I decided to order arrived, to be added to the growing pile of things to be done. I suppose I should get them in the mail this week.

Of course, I realize I’m not alone in this scenario. There are those who claim to have their holiday preparations completed by Thanksgiving weekend; but we all know this is highly unrealistic. Just one quick look around the neighborhood tells me that there are plenty of people in the same boat as me, with freshly cut trees strapped to the tops of their cars, and half-strung lights hanging from their rafters.

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there are enough last minute shoppers to make Black Friday look like just your average day at the mall. Take the male shopper from last week’s column, throw in everyone else who – like me – just hasn’t had the wherewithal to get it together in the three weeks that have elapsed since the last piece of pumpkin pie was consumed and, there you have it. A society of procrastinators.

It’s funny, since this is the so-called “most wonderful time of the year” that everyone looks forward to; yet all we hear is what a hassle it is to accomplish the long list of tasks associated with it.

When do we stop and enjoy this magical season, exactly?

January maybe? At this rate, I might be done with my Christmas shopping by then.

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By: Alexandra H. Rodrigues, Massapequa The little blue spruce spread its twigs.

To be noticed, it tried many tricks.

With hatchets, workers chopped down all Of the evergreens that had grown tall.

They took away all the towering trees.

Ignored the little one that hardly Reached above their knees.

To decorate houses and halls for X-mas The trees were meant.

All over different cities they were sent.

Proudly, with their needles raised, The wind their “good-bye” to the blue spruce traced.

The grounds yawned where the trees had been.

Only the unwanted little spruce was seen.

Snow soon after began to fall; The little tree dreamt of being strong and tall.

He knew that the trees that had left him Would shine and twinkle when the day got dim.

On the day before X-mas, a father and son For a walk in the snow covered woods had gone.

“Father, oh father, come and see.

Here is a beautiful little X-mas tree!”

The child exclaimed and stroked the tree.

“This is just the right size for me!”

“Peaceful at Argyle Lake” Photo by: Denise M. Poveromo, Copiague

The holidays over, soon one could see In front of the houses many a dried out tree.

The spruce, however, was given a special spot On its owner’s well cared for garden lot.

Each year, while the boy and the spruce did grow, A star was attached and glowed thru the snow.

Feasts of the Season By: Alexandra H. Rodrigues, Massapequa

The Holidays are being celebrated In ever so varied a shape and way.

Little more is there to say.

When X-mas or Hanukkah the heart does warm What matters to you, let that be your norm.

To cheer and sanction what is dear to us Despite all the glitter and all the fuss Shall be the purpose of this season True belief will excel all rhyme or reason.

Have a Happy!

Be Happy!

Let’s make each other Happy.

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With a shovel, the two cut carefully loose The frosty earth around the spruce.

They took it to their modest home.

To be honored and cherished it had come.

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May 22 - June 21 Gemini, make the most of an opportunity to move forward with your goals.You have plenty of energy, and your mind is focused. Hang around with like-minded individuals as well.

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June 22 - July 22 Don’t get too wrapped up in other people’s business, Cancer.You don’t want to intrude on others, and your loved ones are fully capable of solving their own problems.

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Sept. 23 - October 23 There may be some conflict in your world this week, Libra, especially when it involves your emotions and potential disputes. Keep your mind open and try new things.

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October 24 - Nov. 22 Scorpio, concern yourself with substantive actions and not empty promises. This will make it easier for you to make decisions about pressing issues.

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Sharing Warmth In the East Meadow School District, W. T. Clarke Middle School students donated hats, gloves and socks to the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless.

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she said. “I was fascinated with neuroticism.”

Her project focuses on two similar conditions: low self-esteem and neuroticism. She had subjects complete a math equation and offered both positive and negative feedback. Perrone then re-checked their moods to see which feedback they responded better to.

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The Long Island Psychology Fair will take place on January 7th at Roslyn High School. Each student will put together a 10-minute presentation and will have five minutes for a question and answer session.

“This is our second year entering the competition and we are very grateful to have students chosen once again to present,” said Jennifer Pefanis, director of Calhoun’s Advanced Science Research Program.

Members of the Sanford H. Calhoun High School boys soccer team were recently recognized at the Nassau County Boys Soccer Awards Dinner.

Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding achievements:

Brian Hendrickson, AllCounty and Conference Player of the Year; Eric Stewart, Honorable Mention All-County and Conference Offensive Player of the Year; Stephen Dobre, All-Conference; Michael Harten, All-

Conference; Joe Thomann, All-Conference; and Connor Hannon, Scholar Athlete. The junior varsity boys soccer team was also recognized for their undefeated season and Conference Championship.

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SHARING WARMTH - W. T. Clarke Middle School students donated five boxes of hats, gloves and socks to Long Island Coalition of Homeless. Photo courtesy of: East Meadow School District

Helping Others In the Merrick School District, Birch Elementary School students, faculty and administration donated nonperishable food to Interfaith Nutrition Network this holiday season.

Members of the Students Against Destructive Decisions club collected food from classes and packaged the donations in decorated boxes with handmade holiday greeting cards.

The INN is a not-forprofit organization that addresses the issue of hunger and homelessness on Long Island. They provide food, shelter, housing and supportive services to those in need.

Soccer Team Recognized

HELPING OTHERS - Birch Elementary School students Ali Suss-Pardo and Kate Kenny donated food to the Interfaith Nutrition Network. Photo courtesy of: Merrick School District

Scholar Athlete Status

Every athletic squad in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District has been declared a Scholar Athlete team for the fall 2015 season by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.

To earn this distinction, SOCCER TEAM RECOGNIZED - Members of the Sanford H. Calhoun High School teams must earn a 90 Grade Point boys soccer team. Photo courtesy of: Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District percent

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“Our student-athletes invest a tremendous amount of time and effort honing their skills on the field of play and it takes an incredible amount of perseverance and dedication to do so,” said Eric Caballero, director of physical education, athletics, driver’s education

and health. “To be able to not only make that type of investment in a sport, but also in the classroom speaks volumes to the type of student-athlete we have in the Bellmore-Merrick School District.”

All teams have achieved this honor in the past as well.

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Two Sanford H. Calhoun High School students were recently selected to present their research at the annual Long Island Psychology Fair.

Noelle Perrone and Paulina Fein were among more than 70 students who applied throughout Long Island. Only 30 were chosen to present.

A three-year Advanced Science Research student, Perrone will be presenting about the topic, Feedback in Mood. She worked with a mentor at Long Island University (LIU Post) after striking up an interest in behavioral psychology.

“I took a psych class with Mr. Smestad (a teacher who recently passed) and he made it so interesting,”

25th, students, faculty and members of the administration donated five boxes of winter accessories which were then packaged and delivered by the Student Builders Club.

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The administration and staff at Kennedy High School recently named a student from each academic department to receive Student of the Month recognition. This distinction is to highlight their achievements and/ or efforts for the month of November.

Congratulations to: • Lindsay Lodespoto (Business) • Eric McGarry (Physical Education) • Mark Eskander (English) • Thomas Ham (Family & Consumer Science), • Claudia Dreyer (Art) • Sarina Covelli (World Languages) • Molly Katz (Health) • Anthony Ammerman (World Languages) • Katerina Fakinos (Social Studies) • Evan Rothchild (Science) • Jordyn Seaman (Vocal Music) • Arin Forstadt (Math) • Jack Kelly (Instrumental Music)

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Wednesday, December 16 A Gingerbread House Craft will be held at Longwood Estate, Longwood and Smith Roads in Ridge, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. For ages 2-6 years-old.

For information, contact 631.924.1820.

The Suffolk County American Legion Auxiliary will host a fundraiser at the Olympic Diner, 1536 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park, from 6 p.m. to midnight. For information, contact 631.254.6833.

A Board of Education Community Forum and Bower Proposal Vote will be held at 8:15 p.m. in the McKenna Administration Building, 350 Daniel Street in Lindenhurst.

Thursday, December 17

Israeli Movie Night will be presented at the Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Road in Plainview, from 7 to 9 p.m. For information, contact 516.822.3535.

An Evening of Live Music will be held at the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, at 8:30 p.m. An open mic will be held at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 631.425.2925.

Friday, December 18 A Chinese Auction Fundraiser will be held at the North Babylon Youth Center, 213 Phelps Lane in North Babylon, at 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.422.0333.

So U Think Youth Got Talent will be presented at the Kings Park High School, 200 Route 25A in Kings Park, from 6 to 9 p.m. For information, contact 631.360.7595.

Elvis Time with Steve Mitchell Christmas & Gospel Concert will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 147 Park Avenue in Amityville, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.806.8685.

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Saturday, December 19 A Reception for “Casting Shadows” will be held at Long Island Photo Gallery, 467 Main Street in Islip, from 1 to 3 p.m. For information, contact 888.600.5474.

An Afternoon of Gospel Music and Mime Ministry will be held at the Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills, at 2 p.m. For information, contact 631.462.5400.

Traditional Chinese Music will be presented at the Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street in Huntington, at 2 p.m. For information, contact 631.427.5165.

The Early 20th Century: A Mélange of Musical Landscapes will be presented at the Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive in Roslyn Harbor, at 3 p.m.

For information, contact 516.484.9338.

Road in Brentwood, at 2 p.m. For information, contact 516.414.1831.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Long Island will perform at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, 100 46th Street in Lindenhurst, at 3 p.m. For information, contact 631.957.2666.

The South Shore Brass Ensemble will perform at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 29 Brooksite Drive in Smithtown, at 3 p.m.

For information, contact 631.265.4520.

The Long Island Choral Society will present G.F. Handel’s Messiah at St. Anthony’s High School Chapel, 275 Wolf Hill Road in South Huntington, at 4 p.m. For information, contact 516.580.1777.

A Christmas Cantata Candlelight Service will be held at Shaw Temple AME Zion Church, 471 Albany Avenue, at 4 p.m. For information, contact 631.842.7554.

The Nutcracker will be presented at Town Hall West, 401 Main Street in Islip, at 7 p.m. Also Sunday, at 2 p.m.

For information, contact 631.586.2921.

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Monday, December 21

A Children’s Christmas Pageant will be held at St. David’s Lutheran Church of Massapequa Park, at 11 a.m. For information, contact 516.799.7832.

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A Christmas Concert sponsored by Jesus Alive will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 3210 Great River Road in Great River, at 6 p.m. For information, contact 631.581.3964.

A Bird Walk will be held at the West End of Jones Beach State Park, at 9 a.m. Bring binoculars. For information, contact 516.467.9498.

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A Christmas Lunch will be held at the Lobster House, North Country Road in Port Jefferson, at 12 noon.

For information, contact 631.561.5885.

A Board Meeting of the Incorporated Village of Massapequa Park will be held at Village Hall, 151 Front Street in Massapequa Park, at 8 p.m.

This meeting is open to all residents.

Tuesday, December 22 Americans for Legal Reform will meet at the Plainview-Old

Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Road in Plainview, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.421.6390.

Ongoing Events Eight: The Reindeer Monologues will be presented through December 18th at the South Shore Theatre Experience, 315 West Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.669.0506.

Greetings will be presented through December 20th at the Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts, 2222 Hewlett Avenue in Merrick. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 516.868.6400.

Seiskaya Ballet’s The Nutcracker will be presented from December 18th through 21st at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.632.

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A Christmas Carol will be presented through December 29th at the Noel S. Ruiz Theatre at CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Highway in Oakdale. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, visit www.cmpac. com.

Mrs. Claus Saves the Day! will be presented through January 2nd at the BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main Street in East Islip. For performance dates and times, and ticket information, contact 631.581.2700.

Artist/Photographer Granville C. Fairchild’s work will be on display through January 7th at the Apple Bank, 91 Route 111 in Smithtown. For Gallery hours, contact 631.862.6575.

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who wish to live and learn abroad. Area representatives are compensated based on the number of students they are supervising.

WH’s primary goal is to contribute to international understanding by enabling students to learn about other languages and cultures through active participation in The work of artist Elaine family, school and community Thompson will be on display life. Through sharing their through December 28th at the home, host families and Islip Public Library, 71 Monell communities also gain new Avenue in Islip. For hours, knowledge and appreciation of contact 631.589.0069. other cultures and languages.

WH’s area representatives are the cornerstone of the Strangers in the Night... organization, making all of The Crooner and the Most Beautiful Woman in the World this possible.

For more information about will be presented through World Heritage or becoming December 29th at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s an area representative, please call the World Heritage Educational & Cultural Center Office at 949.342.1777 or in Stony Brook Village. For 1.800.888.9040, e-mail info@ performance dates and times, world-heritage.org or visit and ticket information, visit www.host.world-heritage.org www.stonybrookvillage.com. to learn more.

Seven Summers will be presented through December 22nd at the Nassau Community College Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery, in Room 140, of the College Center Building.

For Gallery hours, contact 516.572.7162.

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The Singles Café will present a program by Larry Wolff on Laurel & Hardy at the Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd. in Centereach, at 7 p.m. For information, contact 631.585.9393.

An Interfaith Devotional Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. For information, and an address, contact 631.379.0285.

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Art Expo Interactive booths at the annual Art Expo at Sanford H. Calhoun High School ran the gamut, from hands on to strictly visual and from auditory to digital.

Students rolled up their sleeves to paint with a gyroscope, spin art, Q-tips and more. Others molded clay into whatever suited them. The architecture students challenged others to build with cylinders as high as they could balance.

The mosaic booth had a blown up photo of the beloved late teacher Doug

Smestad. Participants were asked to select a photo tile and, using a Q-tip and paint, replicate the value and color to later be affixed to the mosaic.

“This is fun for everyone,” said senior Julia Tack. “And it’s such a great thing to do for his memory.”

At the gyroscope booth, students used velocity and weight to create their “masterpieces.” Teachers approached the booth, selected their color palette and asked students to create a piece to display in

Musicians Selected their homes.

“Basically we’re creating a pendulum with paint and we see where it goes,” explained senior art student Muriel Bingham.

Art teachers Nancy Scott and Heather Lohr worked with students for nearly two months to set up this day-long event.

Scott was able to get Brooklyn-based artist Ed Roth to create and donate stencils for stencil booth students to use.

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ART EXPO - Calhoun High School senior Emily Schneider stenciled a pattern onto Jacqueline Rossi’s shirt at the Art Expo. Photo courtesy of: Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

Connecting Cross-Country

In the Merrick School District, Chatterton Elementary School thirdgrade students participated in a “Mystery Skype” call connecting with Dawn Clevenger’s fourthgrade class from Beebe Elementary School in

McRae, Arkansas.

Mystery Skype is a videoconference call for students to connect with other schools across the country. During the call, the third-graders had to uncover the location of the other class by asking about

Several students from Merrick Avenue Middle School in the BellmoreMerrick Central High School District were selected to participate in the All-County and/or Long Island String Festivals.

All-County Jazz Band students include Marc Edayadi, Adam Gokcan, Corey Heinlein, Jasper Seabold and Luke Stabile.

“They had to pass a very demanding audition and

demonstrate proficient improvisation,” said band teacher Richard Gilley.

“The All-County Jazz Band is a very difficult ensemble to audition for because it is a small select group of only 20 students.”

Students who were accepted into All-County Band include Hugh Cheung, Patrick Collins, Julia Oladipo, Julia Kirpalani and Dylan Torres.

All-County Chorus

honorees include Jessica Corrigan, Danielle Finelli, Jason Goldstein, Sarah Multer, Jordan Novak, Michelle Serban, Bari Secondino and Mikaela Tucker.

Tara Fuscillo and Jessica Zhang were accepted into the Long Island String Festival.

Molly Quan was accepted into the orchestras for both All-County and the Long Island String Festival.

MUSICIANS SELECTED - All-County and/or Long Island String Festival participants.

Photo courtesy of: Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

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the climate, landforms, natural resources and sports teams.

Students then discussed similarities and differences about their school days and learned about life in Arkansas.

Students in the Meadowbrook Alternative Program in the BellmoreMerrick Central High School District were treated to a hands-on art experience recently as the owner of Mom’s Ceramics brought in projects for them to decorate.

“It breaks up the day for them, while also giving them an opportunity to fulfill their (necessary) art credit,” explained CONNECTING CROSS-COUNTRY - Chatterton Elementary School students Dr. Joseph Netto, school participated in a “Mystery Skype” call connecting with a class from McRae, Arkansas. psychologist.

They were able to choose Photo courtesy of: Merrick School District

between a tile or bowl, painted glaze and then decorated with snowflakes.

Once painted blue, they will be brought back to the ceramics store for a firing and then returned to students. The program was offered to MAP students through the Community Parent Center.

“Giving them the opportunity to work with ceramics opens a new avenue of expression,” said Wendy Tepfer, director of the Community Parent Center. “We hope that

exposing our students to this activity will spark an even greater interest in the field of art. Maybe a student will choose to pursue art in college or maybe one will become a sculptor, but they will all understand that they can show the world just what they can do using their hands to create expression through clay, paint and glaze.”

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Gerald R. Claps Career and Technical Education Center juniors and seniors started to take the next step in their careers by attending the school’s annual college fair.

Representatives from 20 technical schools and colleges, including seven schools that hold articulation agreements with GC Tech, were on hand to discuss

programs and enrollment requirements. There were also representatives from the U.S. Army on hand for those students interested in a military career.

Hosting the Danes The MacArthur High School basketball team hosted a team of 35 players from Denmark’s Hjemly School, who competed in the annual Jeff Shaw Memorial Basketball Tournament held at MacArthur High School on December 3rd-4th.

The tournament is held annually in remembrance of Jeff Shaw, a Levittown resident who lost his life on September 11th and whose children played basketball

for the Levittown School District.

During the day, the students shadowed MacArthur students while attending classes. The visitors also stayed in the homes of the MacArthur High School players.

Coach Eric Rubin explained that playing with American teams helps the Danish players improve their game. Many of the students are younger than the MacArthur students

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and are not as advanced with their court skills. “The experience on the court for the Danish players is amazing,” Rubin said, “but pales in comparison to the experience off the court.”

Rubin also noted that in spending time together, the visiting team and MacArthur players engaged in a valuable cross-cultural learning experience. “Each season, this experience is one of the highlights of the year,” Rubin added.

THE NEXT STEP - Representatives from 20 colleges and technical schools and the U.S. Army spoke to GC Tech students at the college fair. Photo courtesy of: Levittown HOSTING THE DANES - The Hjemly School basketball team and coaches are pictured with members of MacArthur High School’s basketball team prior to the Jeff School District Shaw Memorial Basketball Tournament. Photo courtesy of: Levittown School District

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Bellmore students Kathryn Gabberty and Patrick Ingegno were firstand second-place winners, respectively, in Winthrop Avenue School’s annual fourth-grade spelling bee.

Fourteen top studentspellers battled it out on the auditorium stage to claim the title of top speller, with teacher Marybeth Cammarata serving as moderator.

The competition proved difficult, when after more than 10 rounds and participants’ misspelling of “bargain” and “disappear,” Kathryn gave the correct answer and won the title of top speller. Both winners received a Barnes & Noble gift certificate for this outstanding accomplishment.

Prior to the spelling bee, contests were held

in individual classrooms, and the two top spellers from each class were invited to participate in the competition. Winning the spelling bee came with a few tricks, as Kathryn disclosed that her parents tested her every evening.

Patrick, on the other hand, noted that he visualizes a word for the correct spelling.

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A-BUZZ WITH TALENT - Fourteen students participated in Winthrop Avenue School’s annual fourth-grade spelling bee. Photo courtesy of: Bellmore School District

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Donations Sought The Ambassador Program, a BellmoreMerrick Central High School District-wide, student-led think tank, has organized an upcoming day of service to be completed in conjunction with Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday in January.

Beginning on December 14th, each grade is assigned specific items that will be collected, organized, packaged and donated to local shelters and other social services. The community is encouraged to donate as well.

• Grade 7: marble

notebooks, pencils • Grade 8: folders, crayons • Grade 9: winter hats • Grade 10: gloves • Grade 11: children’s pajamas • Grade 12: adult pajamas On January 14th and 15th, students will utilize their physical education class time to package donated items into drawstring bags.

“This will give us the opportunity for those who wish to volunteer to come in on [the following]

Saturday and travel to these organizations to distribute the items,” said Social Studies chairperson Robyn Einbinder.

Created in March of 2014, student ambassadors from all four district high schools and two middle schools join together throughout the school year to address issues impacting the student body and surrounding community. They work closely with teachers and administrators to achieve district-wide goals, thus fostering the One Voice, One Message initiative.

Planting Roots Gardiners Avenue students and staff celebrated a momentous occasion with Levittown School District’s Central Office administrators and community residents during the school’s tree planting dedication.

Student Council and class representatives cut the bright green ribbon

to commemorate the planting of “new roots” and the replacement of the school’s iconic trees taken down last year due to safety reasons.

Principal Jared Vanderbeck told the students that the tree dedication is the start of a new beginning at Gardeners Avenue. “Like all

of our students, these trees are young, beginning to develop and are beginning to grow roots,” he said.

“Like all of our students, these trees will grow tall and strong, blossom and branch off into different directions and develop deep lasting roots with Gardiners Avenue as their foundation.”

PLANTING ROOTS - The Gardiners Avenue PTA provided each student with a “Planting Roots at Gardiners” T-shirt to commemorate the tree planting dedication ceremony.Photo courtesy of: Levittown School District

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Attention Parents If you are a parent or know of someone who has a child/children residing DONATIONS SOUGHT - Students came together from all buildings in the in the Levittown School Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District to brainstorm about the upcoming day District reaching the age of 5 years on or before of service event. Photo courtesy of: Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District December 1st, 2016,

Celebration of Life

Doug Smestad, the beloved Sanford H. Calhoun High School teacher who passed away early in the school year, will be remembered at a Celebration of Life event on December 22nd, at 6:30 p.m.

Calhoun will host the event in the auditorium, where students and staff will share memories and video testimonials of this well-respected and revered man.

“He affected every student he taught in a positive way,” said student Lauren LaMagna.

A $10 donation will be collected at the door, which will benefit the Doug Smestad Scholarship.

who will be eligible for admission to kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year, please contact Arlene Mege, Central Registration, at Levittown Memorial Education Center, at

516.434.7058. She will place your name on the list to receive a kindergarten package for registration.

Packages will be mailed out the beginning of January 2016.

Local Author Visits

THIRD PLACE WINNER - Jessica Zhang of Merrick Avenue Middle School was recently named a third prize winner in the middle school category for Optimum Community’s 8th Annual Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest. With the support of Ms. Erin Yaltzindeg, Jessica’s well-crafted essay focused on the musical contributions of Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (Shakira) and her determination to become a musical success.

Photo courtesy of: Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

Northside School students in Levittown received a visit from Angelo DeCesare, author and illustrator of “Flip’s Fantastic Journal” and “Flip’s Amazing Online Journal.”

DeCesare visited

individual classrooms, where he read his books and fondly spoke about characters Flip, Crunch the dinosaur, Muzz and Sniffie, characters influenced from his childhood relationships. In addition, Mr. DeCesare took time

to illustrate well-known cartoon characters to show the students how easy it is to draw.

Photo courtesy of: Levittown School District

The East Broadway Community Service Chorus, under the direction of Christine Conte, entertained those who attended the Levittown Retired Teachers Luncheon held at Domenico’s of Levittown.

The students sang popular

and traditional holiday songs to add to the festive tone of the luncheon.

The community service chorus is composed of fourth- and fifth-grade chorus students, who desire to give back to the community through their music.

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Serving through Music Once a week at lunch, the students gather to practice special songs for performances in the local community including the Nassau BOCES-Rosemary Kennedy Center, Long Island MacArthur Airport, the Levittown Senior Center and more.

MacArthur High School’s kickline team, the MacEttes, received high honors at the Starbound National Talent Competition held at East Islip High School. The SERVING THROUGH MUSIC - East Broadway Elementary School music teacher girls competed in the large Christine Conte, Levittown School Superintendent Dr. Tonie McDonald, Levittown group jazz dance category Retired Teachers Association President Jean Fontana, (right) music teachers Jennifer where they received a high Mazza and Barry Titone are pictured with the East Broadway Community Chorus at Domenico’s of Levittown. Photo courtesy of: Levittown School District

gold designation and firstplace award.

The Levittown School District congratulates the following MacEttes for this outstanding accomplishment: Angela Fiorreti, Carissa Giuliano, Gina Griffo, Caitlyn Herrera, Alexis Hersh,

Mackenzie Johrden, Kathryn Mercaldo, Captain Rebecca Sinobio, Sara Webel, Rachel Williams, Captain Ashley Witcomb and Allison Wlazlo.

Photo courtesy of: Levittown School District

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Celebrating Music performance is different from listening to music on the radio or iTunes. “Going to a live show is a very special experience,” she said. “Each show is a bit different every time.”

At Shore Road, the musicians’ string quartet entertained students with its Broadway Beats Program, which highlighted famous Broadway hits, including “Annie,” “The Lion King,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and more. Select students were invited to accompany the quartet

with song and dance.

At Charles A. Reinhard, the woodwind quartet’s circus theme brought to life Jean de Brunhoff’s story about Babar the Elephant growing up to be king of the realm. Babar’s story, as told by a professional mime, was intertwined with the music of Francis Poulenc. Students were also introduced to the music of Igor Stravinsky, Darius Milhaud, Camille Saint-Saëns and Amilcare Ponchielli.

striker Alyssa Williams was selected to the AllClass Team and was the leading goal scorer for the Blue Dragons this season.

Senior midfielder Erica Bleimeyer was named to the All-Nassau County Team and led the Dragons in total points. Brittany Voboril was also honored as a Nassau County Senior Scholar-Athlete.

The Lady Dragons also won the Scholar-Athlete Team Award from the New York State Public High School Athletic

Association. Twelve girls from this year’s squad helped the Blue Dragons qualify for this prestigious award with an overall team grade point average of 92.462. Leading the way academically were Christie Bleimeyer, Erica Bleimeyer, Madison Cammarata, Kaitlyn Cronin, Batul Dessouky, Nicole Devaney, Sarah Kinkel, Kaitlyn McDonough, Amrita Parmar, Amy Rzemieniewski, Brittany Voboril, and Alyssa Williams.

CELEBRATING MUSIC - Shore Road School Principal Patrice Matthews and Long BRAINS & BRAUN - The Division Avenue High School soccer team was recognized Island Philharmonic musicians Valerie Levy, Bob Lawrence, Laura Mount and Vivian at the Nassau County Girls Soccer Coaches Association awards dinner. Photo courtesy Israel are pictured with students during the Broadway Beats Program. Photo courtesy of: Levittown School District of: Bellmore School District

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Bellmore students at Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center and Shore Road School celebrated the gift of music when they were visited by the Long Island Philharmonic as part of the orchestra’s arts-ineducation program. The students were introduced to various instruments, discussed how music makes them feel and learned about what it is like to be a performer.

Violinist Valerie Levy told Shore Road students that listening to a live

During the Nassau County Girls Soccer Coaches Association annual awards dinner at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, the Division Avenue High School girls soccer team was honored as the conference championship team, under the direction of coach Steve Kissane and assisted by Hayley Lacey.

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Science Enrichment Chatterton Elementary School fourth-, fifthand sixth-grade students conducted various science experiments through the after-school Science Enrichment program.

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Three Wantagh High School students were winners in the 13th Annual Young Professionals Business Leadership Competition at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue on December 2nd. Brandon Blumstein and Joseph Calise were each awarded first-place for sports

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