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BELLMORE HERALD LIFE — August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015
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nother school year approaches. And, as always, administrators and faculty welcome students back with great expectations. Once again, here's the Herald’s annual look at what’s ahead for the new school year.
Big curricular changes on tap for Bellmore-Merrick The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is introducing two new magnet programs in 2015-16, as well as redesigning its Project Lead the Way pre-engineering program, according to David Seinfeld, the assistant superintendent for instruction. The Central District already has two magnet programs — in drama and cosmetology — both of which are housed at Calhoun High School in North Merrick. They draw students from all three Central high schools, which in addition to Calhoun include Kennedy in Bellmore and Mepham in North Bellmore. The new magnet programs — in broadcast journalism and culinary arts —will also take in students from all three high schools. The broadcast journalism program will be housed at Mepham and culinary arts at
Kennedy. Each of the new programs, Seinfeld said, will begin preparing students for careers as broadcast journalists or chefs. Students will start the multi-year programs in ninth grade. Thirty-five to 40 students have signed up for culinary arts and 25 for broadcast journalism, Seinfeld said. Curricula were written over the summer. Each of the two programs will feature internships, and each will go beyond basics. Culinary arts, for example, will also look at the business side of running a restaurant, in addition to meal preparation and nutrition. The Central District is working to replace its Project Lead the Way pre-engineering program, which is a national program/curriculum developed by a non-profit organization in partnership with corporations, with one developed by the Central District, with input
by the district’s engineering, physics, math and art teachers. Previously, PTLW had a single engineering class — Principles of Engineering — which students took in 10th grade. Now students in the program will first take Foundations of Engineering in 10th grade, followed by Principles of Engineering in 11th grade. School officials said students needed a deeper background in key engineering concepts before they enrolled in the more math-intensive Principles of Engineering. In 12th grade, pre-engineering students will take digital electronics. Students are selected for the PTLW program in eighth grade based on teacher recommendations and grades. Roughly 40 students per high school participate. At the same time, the Central District is preparing to introduce new state-mandated
Common Core Regents courses in English and Algebra II. Districts across the state started offering Common Core Regents in Algebra I and Geometry over the past two years. And the district will introduce a new research program in English classes for all students in grades seven to 12, for which students will be expected to write thesis papers similar to those required by colleges. As far as electives, the district is offering a new Music Theory class, in which students will learn guitar and piano.
New superintendent at the helm in East Meadow East Meadow and Salisbury students will notice two major changes upon returning to school on Sept. 2: a new superintendent, and the implementation of full-day kindergarten. Continued on page S-3
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oing back to school means getting back to homework. That's why it's important to set up the best homework space possible before the beginning of the academic year. When you are purchasing supplies for school, remember to buy extras to keep at home. Before the first day of school, stock a portable homework caddy or bin with the essentials your child will need for homework: an assignment book, paper, pencils and pens of several different colors, highlighters, markers, crayons, scissors, glue, tape, a ruler, a calculator, a stapler and a reference book or two. However, finding the best place to do homework is as essential as furnishing the right supplies. "It is very important these days to supervise your child's homework time," says Beth LaFata, a longtime school counselor and adviser. "It should be done at a consistent time and place, as that builds good habits and a routine." "The place to do homework should be away from the distractions of TV and video games. The cellphone is a big distraction, and I would recommend having your child put that aside during homework time," LaFata says. "The place your child does homework should be where you can see him and supervise. Bedrooms are quiet but have too many distractions, and it is hard to see your children, especially if they close the door." "The good old kitchen table, where we grew up doing homework, is still a good place," she says. "It has the proper lighting and space to spread out the work." However, the type of work your child is doing might dictate where he should do it.
"Writing and math should always be done at a table, but reading and studying for a test should be done in a quieter, more comfortable space -- but not on a bed," LaFata says. Usually, it's a good idea to ask your child to help you set up the homework area, says another childhood expert, Katherine Lee. The child who has a say in how the workspace is set up will be more willing to do homework there. Clutter makes it harder to concentrate, so make sure the area is organized and neat. LaFata adds. Many families have a laptop and a USB drive on hand — and some schools send them home with students — so have a reliable Internet connection nearby. Finally, use a portable calendar or a bulletin board that holds each child's school calendar. The calendar should include not only homework, project assignments and test dates but also fun events that he or she can look forward to at school. Let your student work without distractions or annoyances. Remember that it's hard to concentrate with dogs barking, siblings playing nearby or music blaring. LaFata says parents should check on their children's homework progress to make sure they are staying on task. "However, it is not good to sit with them the entire time, as they will not be able to work independently," she says. "If there is a lot of homework, set up a break time with goals to have a certain amount of work done before they take a break." By helping your child to create an easy-touse homework space, you'll help her to learn good study and work habits that she'll use both in school and for the rest of her life.
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said there will be a districtwide orientation at Bowling Green that will serve as a celebration to mark the beginning of the full-day kindergarten program. Another significant development this summer was the East Meadow Board of Education releasing a position paper in early July stating its opposition to the Common Core program, criticizing in particular its reliance on standardized testing and its ties to teacher and administrator evaluations. Trustees sent the position paper to district residents, as well as to state education officials. There was one other administrative staffing change this summer: Dr. Donald Sturz, the dis-
trict's special education director, is now the assistant superintendent for pupil personnel services in the Levittown School District. Campo said Sturz's position has yet to be filled.
Wantagh unveils new high school courses Wantagh High School students will have an opportunity to enroll in four new courses this fall. Student-musicians can take Advanced Placement music theory, while art students can expand their skills in the Figure, Fashion and Costume, and introduction to film and video courses. The district is also offering a sports science course called An Introduction
to the Physics of Sports The district is expanding its use of technology in the classroom. Mobile device expansion efforts have resulted in the addition of seven Chromebook carts in both elementary and secondary classrooms, and a laptop cart for use in high school science courses. One new addition is the use of zSpace STEM virtual reality systems for elementary and middle school students, which offers the use of virtual reality software in the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses. The district’s updated data center includes a new email archive solution. A new filter and firewall solution also adds protection to the district’s server and minimizes the possibility of hacking. Over the summer, the facilities department was busy with capital improvements throughout the district’s buildings. At the high school, the front hallway student restrooms were completely renovated and the library was partially refurbished. The photography/ graphic arts and one business classroom were also been reconstructed. A new window in the middle school main office has been installed, and brickwork repairs were completed. Painting took place throughout all of the schools, and select ceilings were replaced throughout the district.
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Since July 1, Leon Campo has returned to the district to serve as interim superintendent. Campo, 72, has 35 years of administrative experience in the East Meadow district, and served as superintendent from 2006 until his retirement in 2009. Residents who are unfamiliar with him may at least recognize his name: The district’s administrative headquarters in Westbury, where school board meetings are held, is the Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center. He replaced Louis DeAngelo, who retired on June 30. Board of Education President Joseph Parisi said trustees will undergo a months-long search for a permanent superintendent, beginning with the formation of focus groups to solicit input from faculty members and parents to help guide the search. The change in leadership coincides with the district’s implementation of full-day kindergarten for the 2015-16 school year, which was approved by voters on May 19. Prior tot hat, East Meadow was one of just six districts on Long Island that did not have a full-day program. Parents had been calling for full-day kindergarten for years at Board of Education meetings, and those calls grew more frequent since the implementation of the more rigorous Common Core State Standards in 2011. It culminated at a meeting on April 30, when several parents, including then-Parent Teacher Association Council president Tracy Allred Pulice, called on trustees to make immediate changes. When students return to school, Campo
Looking ahead to a new school year gram once again. Fall will include football, soccer, girls’ field hockey and cheerleading. The first winter session is girls’ volleyball, boys’ basketball and cheerleading, and the second session is wrestling and girls’ basketball. The spring sports are track, lacrosse, baseball and softball. Elementary reading and math summer programs were restored this past summer to give extra support to struggling students. New courses were added at the high school level including Advanced Placement psychology, Robotics II, American Sign Language, and science research and biotechnology. The district will move into the fourth year of its technology plan in which districtwide wireless capability and other infrastructure upgrades will be completed. Minor building upgrades were completed over the summer. An asphalt walkway leading from the Seaford High School parking lot to the football field, replaced a dirt walkway and new energy-efficient lighting was installed to illuminate the path. New exterior lighting has been installed in the Harbor rear parking lot and at the entrance of the Harbor School. Carpeting was replaced in the high school library. Staff additions this year will include an elementary school librarian, two secondary special education teachers, a full-time and part-time social worker, and 12 secondary department chairs. Two elementary school teachers will also be added in an effort to reduce class sizes. Dates to keep in mind are Back to School nights: Middle School on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m., High
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Construction is underway for Levittown's new Outdoor Learning Center, which will open this year for science instruction. School on Sept. 16 at 7 p.m., and elementary schools on Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Homecoming is Sept. 26 with the parade at 3 p.m. and the game against East Rockaway at 5 p.m.
Science, technology initiatives in Levittown This year, the Levittown School District’s curriculum and programs are expanding to increase opportunities for all students. Staff worked on revising curriculum content across all areas, including the redesign of the English
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Language Learners program to comply with new state regulations. At the secondary level, the district has focused on evolving the science curriculum through the expansion of STEM opportunities and the Project Lead The Way program. The secondary science program has been redesigned so students will now take Living Environment prior to Earth Science. Additional curriculum enhancements at the high schools include a new senior experience class, which will provide job preparation experience, and
an additional period of mathematics every other day for students in Regents classes. At the elementary schools, band will be offered to third-grade students. This year will bring the launch of a 1:1 initiative for incoming ninth-graders. With this new program, each incoming freshman will receive a Microsoft platform tablet that can be used to access the Internet and digital course materials. Also, the elementary schools will be piloting a new program called “eSpark” which personalizes learning for students using an iPad. The district welcomes several new faces to the administrative team this year. One familiar face is MacArthur High School Principal Joseph Sheehan, who was assistant principal for eight years. There are new assistant principals at MacArthur High School and Gardiners/ Northside Elementary schools, assistant directors for special education, ELA and mathematics; a chairperson in MacArthur High School’s guidance department and a new physical education chairperson at Division High School. The district is hard at work constructing the new Outdoor Learning Center, which will be housed at the Levittown Memorial building and provide students hands-on instruction in a beautiful and creative environment for years to come. Additionally, Levittown is upgrading its external security monitoring system at all schools and installed additional security cameras at Jonas Salk and Wisdom Lane middle schools. Reported by Scott Brinton, David Weingrad and Andrew Hackmack
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typical gifted child, understanding that gifted children are diverse and will not exhibit all traits all of the time. They are: excellent memory, large vocabulary and complex sentence structure for their age, enjoying problemsolving, logical thinking, concern with social and political issues and injustices, asking probing questions, being organized, being curious, and having either a wide range of interests or extreme focus in one interest. Performance traits aside, gifted children are often highly sensitive and have deep feelings and intense reactions. Have realistic expectations. Your child's teacher may have limited resources and time to work with a large number of students in her classroom. Peer support can boost your student’s success. Ask the teacher to group your child with others who display traits of — or have been tested as — gifted students. Individualize the curriculum. Ask the teacher whether your child may participate in his or her own curriculum, says the NAGC. Perhaps he or she can come up with an idea for an independent study project, or write a weekly story using the week's new vocabulary words. Your home environment is just as important as the classroom. Don’t just assume that because your student performs well academi-
cally that he can be left to his own devices. Engage your child verbally. Gifted students are highly verbal and inquisitive. If parents dismiss their questions because they're too busy, kids get frustrated and shut down. Recognize that conversations teach your kids verbal and social skills, and seize every opportunity. Ask your child about his or her current interests, and provide fresh material, such as biographies of scientists or botanists or a trip to a garden center to chat with a plant specialist. Take family field trips to museums frequently. Visit museums that offer interactive displays so that your child can work different angles of his or her talents. Don't overschedule your child. Resist the urge to compete with other parents who have their kids signed up for multiple sports and activities each season. Be sure your child has
plenty of downtime to read, relax, play with friends and recharge to avoid an early burnout. And importantly, study up on how you can provide the emotional support a gifted child needs. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, author of "Smart Parenting for Smart Kids: Nurturing Your Child's True Potential," says, "To the outside world, these kids may seem confident, but their parents often see the other side their stress, suffering, and even emotional melt-downs. The world tells bright children that performance matters; they need us, their parents, to tell them that they are much more than the sum of their accomplishments. They need to know that we love them for their kindness, curiosity, imagination, determination, and sense of fun. Qualities like these matter deeply."
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questions they know first before returning to more difficult questions. Doing so may contribute to students’ confidence and calm their nerves as they approach the rest of the test. When tests include essay portions, students can outline their essays before they begin to write so they have a clearer idea of what they want to say and how they want to say it. Employ relaxation techniques. Deep, slow breaths and systematic relaxation of muscles can energize students’ bodies and make it easier for them to focus. Students can apply such techniques before exams to curb any pre-test jitters they might have and, if necessary, revisit these relaxation exercises during the test if feelings of nervousness return. Get enough sleep and eat healthy before the exam. Stress and anxiety are more difficult to cope with when the body is tired,so encourage your student to get adequate sleep the night before an exam. In addition, provide healthy foods for kids to eat prior to the exam so they are not lethargic or hungry once the test begins. Don’t be afraid to seek help. Plenty of students experience test anxiety, and many schools offer programs designed to help students overcome their test-taking fears.Making use of these programs is a great way for kids to improve their testing performance.
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Hebrew School Can Be Fun...And Free! The Jewish Learning Center is offering all Jewish children a FREE Jewish Education. NO TUITION. All that is required is the desire to experience the joy of Judaism. If you have a child between the ages 4-12 and are interested in a Hebrew School, call our Director, Dan Seid, at (516) 764-8381. Interfaith families welcome. Newly renovated and state of the art facilities. Weekday bus transportation from Oceanside schools available.
at Congregation B'nai Sholom-Beth David 100 HEMPSTEAD AVE, ROCKVILLE CENTRE • www.bnaisholom.org
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Hebrew School Starts Wednesday, Sept., 9th
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August 27, 2015 — BELLMORE HERALD LIFE
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Children of All Ages • 2015 - 2016 Season Girls and Boys Welcome - K thru 12th Grade
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Thursday September 24th 7:00-9:30 Wednesday September 30th 7:00-9:30
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NEW SUNDAY MORNING MEN'S LEAGUE
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MAD is excited to offer a wide variety of dance techniques: • Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap. • Mommy & Me • Introduction to Dance (2.5 yrs. Old). • Combination Classes (3 yrs. Old – Kindergarten). • Musical Theatre Fall Classes Start • Lyrical • Contemporary September 8th • MAD Conditioning • Competition Classes and Private C Coaching hi MADancer’s 2015-2016 Competition Team and Nutcracker Auditions To Be Announced In Early September. Auditions Opened To Registered MAD Students.
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