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Kids prepare to participate in civic life social studies, said at the Jan. 17 Board of Education meeting. “It is the embodiment of the belief In a world filled with chal- that collaborative efforts fueled lenges and uncertainties, the by individuals such as our stuGlen Cove School District is dents can address the complex shining a spotlight on the uni- challenges we face, from enviversal capacity for positive ronmental issues to societal inequality to political reform.” change, regardless The elementary of age or adversity. schools focus on The district is at the building a foundaforefront of the Seal tion of empathy, of Civic Readiness and understanding initiative, emphasizrights and responsiing civic education’s bilities as members importance and recof the community. ognizing students’ In kindergarten, preparedness for students learn the active participation values of kindness, in civic life. sharing and civic T he seal is a responsibility symbol of committhrough activities ment to civic like visiting senior responsibility, but SUSAN POULOS citizens and engagis also a formal rec- coordinator ing with communiognition that a stu- of social studies, ty helpers. Kinderdent has reached a GCCSD gartners lear ned high level of profiabout civic action c i e n c y i n c iv i c knowledge, skills, mindset and by visiting senior citizens at experiences. The Seal of Civic Sunrise Senior Assisted Living, Readiness distinction will where they sang holiday songs. First-graders have written appear on high school tranMother’s Day cards, and visited scripts and diplomas. “Civic education isn’t just a the post office to learn how to tool for change; it’s the key to mail them. “It’s not just about sending a saving our world,” Susan Poulos, the district’s coordinator of CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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The Scarfo family, of Glen Cove, purchased banners in 2022 dedicated to their late brothers Joseph, John and Anthony Scarfo. Anthony’s and John’s banners hung next to each other.
A way to honor veterans with banners, essays and art By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
Generations of the nation’s veterans have planted roots in Glen Cove and helped the city thrive. From building Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 347 after World War I to supporting local organizations, these heroes have continued to serve their hometown. In recognition, the Glen Cove Public Library and the Veterans Services Department are continuing to offer community members an opportunity to sponsor military tribute banners that will be displayed on lampposts in Morgan Park from Memorial Day through Veterans Day. There are 92 banners available for sale,
and Librarian Lydia Wen has already sold more than half of them. The cost is $99 before March 1, and $109 afterward. Potential buyers can contact Wen directly so she can guide them through the process, to ensure the quality of the submitted images and to help families craft their stories to honor the veterans. When Wen began the program in 2021, she learned quickly that veterans are humble, and are hesitant to have their photos on display. The community, she said, must act on their behalf. “They are really relying on friends and families to purchase a banner,” Wen explained. “That’s why it’s really important to get the word out.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
ivic education isn’t just a tool for change; it’s the key to saving our world.