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Overseeing your child's academic life is essential, but if you find yourself constantly hovering over him or her at homework time, recalculating every math problem and editing every essay, you might be what educational and psychological experts call a “helicopter parent.” Being overfocused on your child's performance and behavior can stem from a few things: anxiety, compensation, fear of consequences or peer pressure, as Kate Bayless writes in Parents magazine. Surely, behind that is a commitment to your child succeeding and being taken care of, though it can have consequences. But how do you be an involved parent without smothering your kids? Dr. Bill Moredock, a longtime licensed psychologist who is also an elementary school principal, says helicopter parenting isn't good, but neither is total uninvolvement. Parents should be involved with their children's academic life but need to act within reason, he says. In other words, constant hovering isn't necessary, and some involvement is important. “Parents should monitor their children's progress in school starting from day one,” he says. “From preschool through graduate school parents should have a stake in how their children are progressing at every level. Of course, the degree of involvement should vary depending on factors such as age, grade, special circumstances, transitions, and the specific needs of the child.” “It is an empirically proven fact that children with parental support have a higher probability for success in school than children who lack support,” he says. “Parents who are completely uninvolved set their children up for academic failure. Parents need to set the expectation and standard (for school work) — for example, 'I expect you to work hard and do your best,' — and then support their children in meeting their academic goals.”

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But when it comes to monitoring schoolwork and overseeing homework time, parents also need to consider their child's personality and learning style. “Each child is different,” he says. “Ask any parent who has had more than one child. Each child has his or her own set of inherited traits. Some children need a lot of support on school-related endeavors. Others seem to need very little.” Take the time to observe what kind of support would benefit

them before just jumping in. Dr. George S. Glass, who co-authored the book “The Overparenting Epidemic” with David Tabatsky, says helicopter parents are often invasive, overly attentive and competitive and have trouble separating themselves from their offspring. “Our children are not extensions of ourselves,” he says. “Each of them is his or her own person, no matter what stage of development the individual is at.” “Children need to be given the space to try things out and experience failure as well as success,” Glass says. “That should begin at an early age and certainly by the time they go to school.” Allow your child to explore different study techniques, hobbies, etc., rather than imposing your own or interfering so they don't fail, as failure is one of life's greatest teachers.

Give them a break Moredock adds that no matter what the grade level, having some down time is also important. “Kids do need breaks — time to exercise and have some fun,” he says. And even when children are under extreme pressure to get homework finished and out of the way, parents should not do the work for them. “Parents who do their children's homework are fostering dependency and perhaps even encouraging cheating,” he says. In short, Moredock says helicopter parents foster dependency and lack of resiliency. "Overinvolved parenting might achieve short-term success — such as an 'A' on a volcano project — but sets a student up for failure when the parent cannot follow the student to college," he says. “Also, helicopter parenting increases the risk for anxiety and anger in the child. Parents should step back when they sense that their involvement is producing these negative side effects — a disgruntled unhappy child. That is the time for a really open discussion. If there is an impasse or if there are significant arguments that last more than several weeks, parents should contact their pediatrician of psychologists who work with children and adolescents." Parents want their children to thrive, be happy and succeed. If you feel you've been hovering a bit too much, look for opportunities to take a step back from solving problems. Then your children will be one step closer to building self-confidence and important life skills. n

Schools in action

As another school year approaches, administrators and faculty prepare to welcome students back with great expectations. Here’s the Herald’s annual look at what’s ahead for the new school year.

New Hewlett-Woodmere trustee fits right in It has been a time of transition for the HewlettWoodmere Board of Education since the May 21 election and new trustee Paul Critti is right in the middle of that change. Critti, 58, was elected to the board after receiving the third highest vote total with 1,948. Fellow trustees Daniella Simon and Mitchell Greebel earned the two highCourtesy Hewlett-Woodmere schools est vote totals with 2,193 and Trustee Paul Critti said the 2,075 votes, respectively. They transition to joining the will each serve three-year Hewlett-Woodmere Board of terms expiring in 2022. Critti Education has gone well. He defeated Hewlett resident will be up for re-election in Asaf Fligelman to earn the May 2020. trustee spot vacated by Scott McInnes, who moved out of the district. The term will expire on June 30, 2020. The transition, has gone well, according to Critti, who was sworn in right after the election. “I’ve found the transition to be fairly easy for me,” Critti said. “I’ve been involved with the district for the past nine years and have attended many board meetings during that time so I’ve had plenty of interactions with my fellow board members.” A Gibson resident for 30 years, Critti retired from the NYPD after two decades in 2002. He now works as a private security and investigations professional. He also served as the president of the school district’s Special Education PTA for the past four years. Critti noted his desire to enhance his community involvement as the primary reason to be a trustee. “I’ve always believed in being proactive and not sitting on the sidelines,” he said. “For the past few years, I’d say that I’ve been to 95 percent of the board meetings.” Having a son, 14, who will start high school this September also had an impact. “My son is entering high school and our board will make decisions that impact the high schoolers and their futures,” Critti said. “I want to help make decisions that will positively impact the future of my son and the other students of the district.” The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education’s next meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m., at the Woodmere Education Center, at 1 Johnson Place in Woodmere.

school year and began the process of prepping roughly 1,300 Chromebooks for students and teachers. In April, elementary students received Wi-Fi Android devices from T-Mobil, sixth- through 12th-graders will be getting their Chromebooks when the new school year begins as part of the 1:1 program the district has initiated through a $520,000 grant from T-Mobile. The district’s portion to support the technical upgrade is nearly $50,000. At the annual district Teacher Appreciation Day, the teachers were given a gift bag that included a Willy Wonka-like Golden Ticket that read it can be redeemed for one brand new Chromebook. Lawrence technical engineer Michael Walsh, field engineers Michael Sweeny and Anton Terekhov, along with consultant Rob Wiebke, and T-Mobile service account managers Kelly Hovelmann, Melissa Palmer and Sergio Teodoro, are hard at work in Room 139A at the Broadway Campus preparing for the first week roll out. “This will eliminate having 30 different students using the same device and 30 different carts,” Wiebke said about every student having a Chromebook. “With Google Classroom teachers can assign homework and the students have ownership of the ‘books.’” The carts stored the shared devices that were then transported to different classrooms. The Chromebooks have a built-in hotspot so the children can access the internet no matter where they are. The GoGuardian software program will help ensure that the Chromebooks are used for educational purposes. Should a student try to access an app, site or search a term that could be considered explicit, an alert is sent to the respective student’s school principals. Lawrence Superintendent Dr Ann Pedersen, who remembers heading to a store to buy loose leaf paper, which was her document maker, not only views the Chromebooks as an educational aid, but something that could help students build up other needed skills. “Taking ownership of the Chromebooks should lead to an increase in responsibility, accountability and respect of property,” said Pedersen, adding that even younger students have been introduced to electronic devices by using their parents’ cell phones. “Organizational and executive skills, such as knowing it has to be recharged, taking care of the Chromebook and knowing where you left it are all part of the responsibilities.” The students will retain the devices through their Lawrence school careers and beyond, Pedersen said. Carrying cases and headphones are also included.

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The Chromebooks are coming, the Chromebooks are coming to Lawrence Jeffrey Bessen/Herald The Lawrence School District is prepping 1,300 Chromebooks to be used by students and teachers in the coming school year and beyond. Immediately after the school year ended, a group of seven people quickly began to collect the older devices that the Lawrence School District students used through the past

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A highlight at Lynbrook High School each year is Human Relations Day, which comprises several speakers who come into the school for 10 periods and discuss topics and issues relevant to students.

athletics, the fine arts and other extracurricular activities, and ahead of the 2019-20 school year, there is plenty to look forward to. Lynbrook High School will continue to offer students a wide array of courses and extracurricular activities in the 2019-20 school year. It is the richness of these offerings that has, in part, earned the school the designation of a New York state Recognition School. LHS will also partner with Syracuse University for the first time to offer Syracuse University Project Advance Forensic Science, a new and exciting course for which students can receive college credit. In addition, the English 12R course will move to more contemporary works to represent more current fiction and nonfiction literature. At the elementary and middle school levels, schools will implement the Teachers College Reading and Writing program to foster literacy. Both middle schools will implement the Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention program, which was previously used at only the elementary level. All three elementary schools will also see an expansion of the integrated co-teaching program through fifth grade. Along with these program enhancements, much work has been completed in the district’s facilities to ensure students are learning in a comfortable environment. Over the summer, all buildings were painted, certain classrooms underwent renovations and a new classroom was created at the Kindergarten Center to accommodate its growing enrollment. With funds from the Smart School Bond Act, security vestibules were also installed and are receiving final technical modifications. In addition, the new Voyager classroom was completed at West End Elementary, which will inspire students to think on a new level. The first phase of the bond referendum was also implemented over the summer. In addition, air conditioning was installed in middle and elementary school gymnasiums and the middle school locker rooms and the wrestling room housed at Atlantic Avenue underwent major renovations.

East Rockaway moves forward with its strategic plan

As East Rockaway enters the fourth year of its five-year strategic plan, an emphasis remains on innovation, achievement, opportunity and connection. In keeping with that, the 2019-20 school year offers plenty of new courses and curricula. At the high school level, anatomy and psychology, general chemistry and emergency medical technician courses will be offered. At the eighth-grade level, some students will be eligible to study an accelerated living environment Regents course and there will be an extended math period offered to all seventh grade students. Adminsistrators and staff are excited about the addition of Eureka Math for kindergarten through fifth grade students. In addition, all students will receive an implementation of techbooks in all math and science classes from sixth through 12th grade, along with social studies courses in seventh and eighth grade, to further advance the use of instructional technology tools and the devices that all students use for learning. There are also new faces in the district, as Ayesha McArthur will serve as the new principal of Rhame Avenue Elementary School, and Vincent Healy will now serve in the new role of the assistant director of pupil personnel services. Continued on page S-4

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What to expect for the 2019-2020 school year

What to expect for the 2019-2020 school year Continued from page S-3

Facilities upgrades and curriculum enhancements in Malverne

Nakeem Grant/Herald Proceeds from the Maurice W. Downing Primary School’s annual Downing Night Out fundraiser will support an outdoor garden, which is expected to be completed in 2020. The Malverne Union Free School District’s $58.7 million spending plan will be used to maintain existing curricular and co-curricular programs, as well as services that meet the needs of a wide range of students. In addition, as a result of the tax levy, taxpayers were able to save roughly $263,000. With short-, mid- and long-term goals in mind for both programs, district officials are confident that this budget will help support those initiatives. As a result of Malverne High School’s Pride of Malverne Marching Band in recent years, the Malverne School District invested in a new music wing at the high school, which is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Maurice W. Downing Primary School’s annual Downing Night Out fundraiser helped to support events at the school throughout the year, including Family Movie Night Under the Stars, Pumpkin Patch, Reindeer Games and Super Family Fun Night, among others. This year’s theme for Downing Night Out

was the “Garden Party.” Proceeds raised funds for a state-of-theart outdoor garden classroom at MWD. The PTA hopes to install fixtures, furniture and equipment that will transform the school garden space into fully equipped, all-season outdoor classroom that will allow numerous activities such as science, exploration, story time, art and club events. The outdoor garden is expected to be completed in 2020. During the 2018-19 school year, Malverne High School was ranked on the U.S. News and World Reports Best High Schools list for the first time. Not only is Malverne High ranked in the top 11 percent of schools in the nation, but very few schools on the list share Malverne’s demographics. A Malvernite for nearly 30 years who has been involved in numerous programs in the district, Josephine Bottitta was reelected as a trustee. During the Board of Ed.’s reorganization meeting in July, Danielle Hopkins was appointed as president, Phyllis Tinsley was appointed first vice president and Laura Avvinti was appointed as second vice president.

Renovations completed and programs strengthened in West Hempstead With the passing of the West Hempstead Union Free School District’s $63.6 million budget in May, the district will maintain all academic programs, athletics and co-curricular activities such as offering new rigorous courses, high school electives and Syracuse University Project Advance, among other programs. The 2019-20 spending plan will also help the district to develop its K-6 math program, Spanish for Native Speakers, courses on design and drawing for production, along with computer graphics and web design. Notable additions include a copier lease, to replace aging fleet past useful life, and a building condition survey, which is required by law every five years. In addition, the district’s budget will continue support programs such as Success in Technology, Library, Literacy, Artistry

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Elmont, F.S. school districts receive facility upgrades, hire new personnel Students in the Franklin Square, Elmont and Sewanhaka school districts will notice some changes to their schools in September, as the districts work to improve their facilities and the educational experiences they offer. Continued on page S-9

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James Grossane took over as the new superintendent of the Sewanhaka Central High School District in July.

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and Research, also known as STELLAR. The district also hopes to strengthen ST Math, a visual program for kindergarten through sixth grade that builds a deep understanding of math through rigorous learning and creative problem solving. The district was also able to complete its renovation project for the newly installed artificial-turf football field at the start of the 2018-19 school year, which was funded by the district’s $35 million bond. During the Board of Ed.’s annual reorganization meeting in July, District Clerk Kathie Girolamo administered the oaths of office as she swore in trustees Patricia Greaves, Karen Brohm and Gavi Hoffman. Greaves and Brohm were re-elected in May, while Hoffman was elected as the newest trustee to the board. Following a nomination, Brohm was unanimously elected president, while Andrea Shinsato was voted vice president. In her first duty as president, Brohm administered the swearing-in of Girolamo as district clerk. Hoffman, who is the board’s newest trustee, has been involved in several community groups during his six years as a resident in the district.

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Lynbrook/East Rockaway Soccer Club (LERSC) exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children between the ages of 2 and 19 years old. LERSC helps children develop both a love for the sport, as well as a true sense of belonging within a community. All levels of soccer are offered, including Little Kickers, intramural, intermediate, premier travel teams and TOPS, a soccer program for children of different abilities. www.lersoccer.com. Lynbrook/East Rockaway Soccer Club 516-642-7975

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If you’ve got a big assignment looming, like a research paper, stay motivated by completing a piece of the project every few days. Write one paragraph each night. Or, do 5 algebra problems from your problem set at a time, and then take a break.

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What to expect for the 2019-2020 school year security improvements. These include an improved identification card system to track all students entering and leaving the building, as well as the addition of security vestibules at the entrances to all of the district’s school buildings. Valley Stream Elementary School District 30, which includes the Clear Stream Avenue, Forest Road and Shaw Avenue elementary schools, has a $37 million spending plan for the upcoming school year — a nearly 4 percent increase over the previous year. Programming will largely remain the same, school officials said, with the main driver of increased expenditures coming from the skyrocketing costs of health insurance plans, as well as teacher contract negotiations. There will reportedly be no major cuts. School officials have said budgeting for District 30 has proven difficult due to the preponderance of payment-in-lieu-of-taxes or PILOT deals located within the district, and in particular the controversial 15-year tax-break deal granted to Green Acres Mall and its new Commons annex. Back to school everyone! School administrators and staff are eager to welcome Elementary School District 13 has expandall to class. ed its social-emotional learning curriculum, The district will also continue its one-to-one riculum, with programming that remains large- which is intended to help students better cope iPad program and will hire a transition special- ly unchanged, according to officials. But like with the stress life brings with it. Additionally, many school districts across the country, secu- $300,000 in reserves was earmarked for the ist to help meet the needs of at-risk students. rity has become a top priority. Following a installation of air conditioning at the schools Valley Stream prepare spate of mass school shootings, most promi- and another $300,000 for the installation of nently the one at the Marjory Stoneman new classroom furniture and window blinds. for achievement Douglas High School in Parkland Fla. last The Central High School District’s $121.2 February, the Central High School District is Reported by Matthew Ferremi, Jeffrey Bessen, million will maintain the consistency of its cur- dedicating millions of dollars in resoures to Nakeem Grant, and Melissa Koenig

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The district will expand its one-to-one computing initiative, after-school and STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — programs. Additionally, Superintendent Jared Bloom said he would encourage fifthgraders to participate in their school’s junior robotics teams. Like the Franklin Square School District, the Elmont school district will use funds from its 2019-20 budget to expand its after-school, summer and STEM programs. The district also plans to use more than $700,000 to replace dated buses and furniture in the schools. Additionally, the district will also add hours for school safety personnel and patrols, as well as update its visitor management system and continue its efforts to remove non-resident students. District officials reported last year that they removed 42 non-residents from the district, saving it nearly $1 million. The biggest change to the Sewanhaka Central High School District is the new superintendent — James Grossane. Grossane took over this summer, after former Superintendent Ralph Ferrie retired. He was previously the superintendent of the Smithtown Central School District, superintendent of the Levittown School District, assistant superintendent for support services in the Massapequa School District and principal of Massapequa High School and Washington Street School in Franklin Square, where he first worked as a principal and received a certificate of appreciation on Founders Day in 1999.

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You can make this the best school year ever for your child. Here’s how: Help your child get organized. Instead of nagging, show him how being organized will pay dividends in life. Let him experience the ease of being able to find things, the joy of being on time, and the sense of control that organization will bring. Plan ahead so mornings go smoothly. There is an old saying, “well begun is half done,” and it certainly is true about getting off to school. Start your planning the night before by making sure your child gets enough rest. A slightly earlier bedtime may make a big difference to your child’s ability to function in the morning. Have him lay out his clothes before he goes to bed, and put everything else he needs for school in his backpack. It’s a good idea to have him put the backpack right on top of his shoes, so he can’t leave the house without it. Help your child keep up with his work; avoid procrastination. Share a tip from timemanagement experts: break tasks into manageable parts, and do one at a time until the job is finished. Get a handle on homework. Provide a place for your child to do his homework, and make sure he has the necessary supplies for being organized. Keep things like pencils, paper, ruler and colored markers all together

Organization is one of the key factors to doing well in school. In fact, disorganization can lead to lower grades, increased frustration and stress, and even lower self-esteem. Students who have better organization habits often perform better on assignments, get more done, and have more free time than their disorganized peers. in a pencil box or shoe box to save time looking around when doing homework. Set a time to do homework. Some families like to do homework right after school, while others prefer doing it after dinner. Whatever you decide, find one that works for everyone, then stick to it as often as possible. If the child has no homework, read!

Keep track of important notes from school. Here’s an easy way: the minute your child gets home, stick the note on the refrigerator or a magnetic bulletin board. It won’t get lost in a pile of papers, and it won’t succumb to the “out-of-sight, out-of-mind” syndrome either. c Use a current film as a starting point to encourage your child to dip into the book it is

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