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• Extended Hours for Working Parents • Full, Half and Mini Day Available • After School Enrichment Program
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Continued from Back To School page 3 field. Additionally, the sidewalk in front of Shore Road was redone and asphalt repairs were made. Winthrop also received new floor tiles in classrooms that need them; the auditorium was painted and drywells were installed in the rear of the playground to eliminate ponding.
INFANT PROGRAM - Starting at age 6 Weeks Qualified Teachers • Licensed by NYS • Open 7:30am-6:00pm
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1775 Newbridge Rd. North Bellmore (516) 826-9339 Brookside School 1260 Meadowbrook Rd. N. Merrick (516) 867-7484
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DAY SCHOOL & CAMP
East Meadow Jewish Center A Traditional Jewish Synagogue Serving East Meadow for 58 Years
In North Merrick schools, SMARTBoards will be in every K-6 classroom as well as many special areas by the beginning of the school year. Additionally, newly adopted textbooks and programs feature technology-based applications providing enhanced opportunities for student engagement and hands-on learning. Also, much of the groundwork was laid for the adoption of a new Student Management and Librar y Automation
systems for implementation in the new school year. The technology-based enVision elementary mathematics program, fostering critical thinking and handson learning, was expanded and now include grades two through five. Students will also notice improvements in the school facilities, the district is in the final stages of completing all work related to the 1.1 million dollar capital reserve fund previously established and approved by the voters. District-wide projects included the replacement of exterior doors, installation of kitchen hoods and fire suppressant systems, as well as addressing ventilation issues. At Camp Avenue, the entire first floor has been repainted. At Old Mill Road, work is nearly completed on the installation of the “Dr. June Irvin Memorial Courtyard” with a formal dedication ceremony to be held sometime in late September. The Merrick district welcomes a new administrator, Mr. Rober t Cohen, who will be taking over the assistant principal duties at Lakeside School on an interim basis following the departure of Sean Murray. Previously, Cohen, had served as the interim principal at Birch School, prior to the hiring of Kerri Schlissel.
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Open House Dates
The East Meadow school district embarks on the 2011-2012 school year with a renewed focus on academic initiatives. The Common C ore national standards will help ensure student suc-
Thursday, September 8th - 7:30-9:30pm Wednesday, September 14th - 7:30-9:30pm Sunday, September 18th - 9:30-11:30am
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Learn about: • Special Education Class • Award Winning Youth Group Program • Adult Education Classes • Involvement in Community Programs and the Salute to Israel Parade • Active Men's Club, Sisterhood • Handicapped Accessible Building • Member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
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• Shabbat and Holiday Services • Friday Family Services • Daily Minyan • Framework of Excellence Hebrew School • Ilene M. Rubin Nursery School – classes for 2-4 year olds & kindertime class. • Dynamic Rabbi, Education Director and Youth Leaders • Serving the Community 365 Days a Year
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1400 Prospect Avenue • East Meadow, New York www.eastmeadowjc.org Discount rates for new members
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516-483-4205