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Career Prep
Art Beyond Borders
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In observation of National Foreign Language Week held in early March, the Language Other Than English (LOTE) Department at Longwood Junior High School displayed the Teacher’s Discovery Traveling Exhibit, “Art Beyond Borders.” In partnership with Teacher’s Discovery and The International Museum of Twenty-first Century Arts (TIMOTCA), the display was born from a series of international exhibits that had premiered at the headquarters of the United Nations. The goal While building a birdhouse, Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology Carpentry Teacher Fran Nielsen educated students at Bellport Middle School about his path to becoming a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher. Animal Science Teacher Laura Donohue had the students’ undivided attention when she told them about the different animals they would be handling in her class such as snakes, ferrets, dogs, chinchillas, hamsters, rabbits, and turtles if they enrolled in the Academy at Bixhorn Technical Center. Students in the Animal Science Program also visit local farms that have horses, llamas, and goats. School Counselor Albana Sela invited the CTE teachers to the Career Day because she believes the information and opportunity to enroll in
the Academy is beneficial. “Good school habits, good attendance, and good behavior translate into good soft skills and career skills,” said Sela. With good school habits in hand, students have the opportunity to go to the Academy and learn by doing. Nielsen said, “I built a birdhouse for you today, but in my class we build a real full-size house each year and we collaborate with other programs like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing because we think it’s important to work together on projects.” Donohue explained the hands-on learning in her class. “You will learn how to properly handle and restrain animals, do physical exams, groom, bathe, feed, and clean cages. You will also learn the body system of animals, do customer service and community service, and
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within Google Classroom, and presented reflections about their favorite pieces. Responses were recorded in Italian, French, or Spanish. Virtual reality headsets provided students with the opportunity to explore museums through Google Arts and Culture. This rich cultural experience featured works of art in a vibrant, educational, eye-opening exhibit further enhanced by virtual tours to bring an authentic experience to language acquisition within countries and cultures.
go on field trips to places like the Bronx Zoo and the Suffolk Yaphank Farm.” Several of Donohue’s students get on-the-job experience at internships in places like the Riverhead Aquarium. Students can apply to the Academy during the spring of their sophomore year in high school. In addition to Animal Science and Carpentry, there are many career ART BEYOND BORDERS - Longwood Junior High School students explore the Art programs at the Academy Beyond Borders exhibit. such as Cosmetology, Clinical Medical Assisting, Engineering, Law Enforcement, Marine/ Motorsports Technology, Audio Production, Aviation, Automotive Technology, and more. Sela said, “It’s never too young to start thinking about career planning − that’s why we have Career Day. ESBOCES and the Academy give students the opportunity to explore options.”
Service Recognition
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is to collect one piece of art from an artist in every country in the world to catalyze peace and cultural understanding through the universal language of art. Sponsored by MESTRACT through the Professional Learning Circle project, students participated in engaging activities including accessing QR codes to learn teacher’s opinions of artwork and comparing favorite pieces with peers. Students also took a virtual field trip to El Prado, purchased gifts at the virtual gift shop created
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On April 5th, Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Kevin LaValle honored Foster Grandparent volunteers who serve in 15 elementary schools, Head Starts and day care centers in the Town of Brookhaven. Each honoree was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the entire Town Board. Also pictured is Chief Deputy
Town Clerk Patricia RyanCorrea (back row, second from right) representing Town Clerk Donna Lent. The Town Hall event was in observance of National Service Recognition Day, April 3rd, a nationwide bipartisan effort to recognize the positive impact of national service, to thank those who serve, and to encourage more citizens to give back to
their communities. This day is sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the National League of Cities, the National Association of Counties, and Cities of Service. through the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Corporation for National and Community Service.