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completed Algebra I and geometry, is enrolled in Algebra II or higher and maintains a course average of 85% or above and has an unweighted GPA in all math department courses of 85% or higher. Members must also be recommended by a math teacher for induction into the honor society. Membership in the society affords students the opportunity to participate in mathematics competitions and STEMbased activities in and out of school.

Mr. Dolce led the inductees in the honor society pledge before distributing their certificates and congratulating the inductees on this impressive accomplishment.

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Roppelt Class of 2023: Thomas Buzzitta, Emily Cashel, Juliette Cristophel, Daniella Cregg, Olivia Drapala, Melanie Florez, Marissa Freeman, Aidan Friel, Carlene Gaul, Mohammad Shabid Hassan, Jason Le, Kylie Martinez, Hannah Meehan, Vashma Raja, Sean Rogalle, Amber Rogers-Wakefield, Thomas Russo, Katlyn Smith, Eddie Smith, Trinity Stich and Dylan Thomasson Class of 2024: Varshith Basa, Lara Booth Alam, Stephanie Castro, Olivia Coffill, Lily DeMarco, Victoria Douglas, Alysa Feldman, Sierra Fiano, Kadi Haynes, Brianna Krall, Marissa McDougall, Manal Nawaz, Katerina Papandon and Asher Tabigue

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The Sarah Grace Foundation for Children With Cancer, Inc. is ending the year strong and has exciting plans for new and returning events when the calendar turns to 2022. The Hicksville-based organization continues to fulfill its mission of supporting children and their families during cancer treatment.

The Foundation is named in honor of Sarah Grace Weippert, who lost her courageous battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in November 2002 at 12 years old. Sarah enjoyed crafts, music and ballgames, and many of the Foundation’s initiatives aim to ignite that same spark in other children.

Most recently, the Foundation held its annual Holiday Extravaganza raffle, which raised more than $4,000. The funds provided financial aid for holiday meals and gifts to struggling families. Ongoing toy drives have enabled the Foundation to send gifts to children at its core hospitals including Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Montefiore Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

To mark Childhood Cancer Month in September, anyone who made a $10 donation to the Foundation received a gold ribbon pin or a gold ribbon magnet, or a $20 donation for both. The gold ribbon is the official symbol of children with cancer worldwide.

This year, Sarah would have turned 31, so in the spring the Foundation hosted its first virtual 5K race – the equivalent of 3.1 miles. The race drew more than 70 participants from across the country and generated approximately $4,800 to help support the Foundation’s initiatives.

The event was so successful in its inaugural year that the Foundation is considering hosting two race events next year; An inperson 5K race in addition to another virtual race later in

FRIENDS OF SARAH-5K - The Sarah Grace Foundation hosted its first virtual 5K race this past spring drawing participants from across the country, the year. The Foundation is also considering the return of the popular Night of Laughter fundraiser dinner if these events can be held safely.

New for 2022 will be a clothing drive fundraiser in January. Old clothes can be dropped off at a designated site, and the Foundation would be paid per pound of clothing. Another BakeLESS-Cake Sale is in the works for next summer. The Foundation is also planning restaurant fundraisers, in which Sarah Grace would be the featured charity on certain dates at local restaurants.

Supporters would be notified of those dates to dine out at these restaurants and the Foundation would receive a percentage of the sales that night.

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The Connetquot Central School District chapter of the Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society inducted 37 new members to its organization on Nov. 30, held in the Connetquot High School auditorium.

The ceremony commenced with an introduction of officers Stacy Vilca (president), Ashley Spillane (vice president), Emily Mohr (treasurer), and Oishi Dey (secretary) by adviser Christopher Dolce. The officers gave a brief history of the national organization, its purpose, as well as the history of mathematics.

Director of Mathematics Louise Burger explained that to become eligible for the honor society, a student must have

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The annual Dimes for Dezy campaign held at Cherokee Street Elementary School in the Connetquot Central School District raised $1,215 to assist those struggling with cancer.

For two weeks, students emptied their change into a large water jug in memory of the late Connetquot resident Matt

DiStefano (Dezy) and the Dezy Strong Foundation.

With assistance from teacher Cindy Campenella, Matt DiStefano’s children, third grader Giuliana DiStefano and first grader Gio DiStefano, emptied the donation jug each day and sorted the money collected.

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shirts, Mr. DiStefano’s former cancer treatment day, and decorated the lobby wall with ribbon pledges to demonstrate their own strength and their support of the annual fundraiser.

“We are proud to continue the legacy and be a part of something to help our community,” Ms. Campenella said.

DIMES FOR DEZY TO ASSIST THOSE WITH CANCER - The annual Dimes for Dezy campaign held at Cherokee Street Elementary School in the Connetquot Central School District raised $1,215 to assist those struggling with cancer. Cherokee Street Elementary School teacher Cindy Campenella, center, is pictured with, from left, Giuliana DiStefano, Gio DeStefano, and Dimes for Dezy contributors David Jalloh and Vincent Dortona-Sanchez. Photo courtesy of the Connetquot Central School District

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Northwell Staff Packs Over 2,000 Holiday Gifts For Youngsters In Need With holiday music blasting overhead, dozens of Northwell Health employees gathered together for a marathon gift-wrapping session to ensure that school-age children enjoy a happy holiday season.

“I am so proud of each Northwell employee and all of our community partners who made this joyful event possible,” said Edward Fraser, vice president of Community Relations at Northwell. “Today, literally hundreds of our team members joined together to wrap thousands of gifts for children in the communities we serve. It is our belief that no child

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Long Island State Parks To Host 27th Annual Winter Run Series The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Long Island State Park Region will host its 27th annual Winter Run Series beginning January 2022.

The series will begin Sunday, January 9th at Heckscher State Park.

Additional runs will be held January 9th at Heckscher State Park, January 16th at Robert Moses State Park, January 23rd at Sunken Meadow and January 30th at Jones Beach State Park.

All races are themed, 5K in length, and will start at 11 a.m.

IS IT A BIRD OR A PLANE?- Recently, Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder and Registration is open 14 members of Nassau County Police Department’s Emergency Service Unit (ESU) for full both series visited Cohen Children’s Medical Center to bring the holiday spirit to young patients. signups and individual Members from ESU rapelled off the hospital’s roof and waved to the children inside.

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Each of the fifty Stop & Shop stores across Nassau and Suffolk Counties adopted an area family through Family & Children’s Association (FCA) and presented them with holiday gifts picked specifically for them. More than $20,000 was spent fulfilling the 50 Christmas wish lists, which included toys, clothing and other necessities to families identified by FCA. “We are so very grateful for Stop & Shop’s continued commitment to Long Island families.

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Bank of America Names New York Marine Rescue Center a 2021 Neighborhood Builder® to Support Ecological Conservation Efforts on Long Island organizations across the U.S. The program continues to be the nation’s largest investment into nonprofit leadership development.

NYMRC has seen an increased need for marine rehabilitation services as changing ocean temperatures disrupt marine environments, while experiencing a decrease in volunteers due to coronavirus. Being one of the largest rehabilitation facilities in the region, during the 2020/2021 cold stun season, the NYMRC took in an additional 29 sea turtles from network partners due to limited space within the network.

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“The flexible funding provided through the Neighborhood Builders program will allow us to expand our capacity to rehabilitate marine animals, build a more diverse staff and board, and assist with emergency situations that may arise, particularly as the cold stun season approaches for sea turtles. In addition to helping save more animals, we will be able

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Since 2004, Bank of America has invested over $280 million in 50 communities through Neighborhood Builders, partnering with more than 1,400 nonprofits and helping more than 2,800 nonprofit leaders strengthen their leadership skills. Here on Long Island, 35 nonprofits have been selected as a Neighborhood Builder, with the bank investing $7 million into these local organizations through the program since 2005.

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The AMA urges Americans to call their physician’s office to learn if they are due for preventive care or screenings.

Donating blood is a selfless act that saves lives. Blood donors may recognize the vital role they play in patient care, but many may wonder if it’s safe to donate blood during the pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is safe for anyone who is well to donate blood. That even goes for people who are social distancing due

to COVID-19. The CDC has recommended various safety measures to ensure the safety of donors and donation center volunteers and staff members.

Such measures include spacing donor chairs at least six feet apart and encouraging donors to make donation appointments ahead of time.

Appointments can ensure donors are not spending more time at the donation center

than is absolutely necessary, reducing the likelihood that they have contact with someone who may have COVID-19 but not know it.

The Red Cross notes it has instituted additional safety protocols, such as laundering blankets used by donors after each use and requiring all donors and staff to wear face coverings or masks during the donation process.

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