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A Blank Slate Media/Litmor Publications Special Section • September 7, 2018
34 BACK TO SCHOOL • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, September 7, 2018 Entering our 36th year as Long Island’s Most Prestigious Performing Arts School
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Don’t learn facts of lice the hard way Back to school is a very busy time for head lice. Chances are parents will have to deal with head lice at some point. As schools open children return from constant play dates, activities at camp, or being with friends, they have an increased chance of carrying head lice. Here are some tips on how to check, treat and keep lice away. Lice do not like mint or lavender scents. Spray your kids every day with something minty to help keep lice away. A 10-minute, weekly comb-out with a nit comb and conditioner can prevent larger infestations. The rule of thumb is less lice and nits to remove equals easier-to-tackle head lice and chance of spreading to others is minimized! Once you find evidence of lice or nits (eggs), removal is a two-week process no matter what method you use. Even if you think you removed everything the first day you must continue to comb for two weeks. In order to break the cycle of lice you must remove everything and make sure you are not getting it back from a friend or family member you are close to. Generally, people see the same family and friends within two weeks. If you find evidence of lice or nits, use a non-toxic product. There is no product that kills the nits (eggs) and washes them out of your hair. Nit removal is the tedious part of lice removal. If you have been doing the weekly comb-outs prior to finding lice, you can comb for roughly ten minutes per day to remove the nits. But, if you have not been checking on a regular basis, the first day of combing will be very tedious and last about 30 minutes to two hours or more depending on how severe of a case you have. To perform a proper comb-out: •Put on enough conditioner to cover the length of hair and remove all tangles. •Hold the nit comb at a 45-degree angle. Graze the scalp with the comb and get it through to the end of the hair. •Wipe the comb on a paper towel to
look for evidence of lice or nits. •Comb through the hair in this fashion in all directions — front to back, side to side, and underneath. If you do not see any evidence on the paper towel, you do not have lice. Repeat the process in one week. If you find lice or nits, add your nontoxic product to the scalp and more conditioner and continue combing, grazing the scalp and combing in all directions until everything is removed. Then: • Keep combing for two weeks after you find out your child has lice. • Do comb-outs with the nit comb and conditioner to everyone in your household to see who else might have lice or nits. • Tell anyone with whom you have been in contact about the lice, and tell them they need to be combed out to check for lice, too. Facts of Lice: -Lice are human parasites, so they need human blood to survive. They die relatively quickly (within 24-36 hours) if they’re not directly on your scalp. -Lice can’t lay eggs anywhere except in your hair! This means the rumored house stripping, cleaning, and bagging tips are completely wrong! -Lice are transmitted via directheadto-head contact 95 percent of the time. They don’t jump or fly. Standing near someone with lice does not mean you’ll end up with lice! Housekeeping tips: If your family has lice, wash the sheets and pillowcases after the first treatment. The comforter and any stuffed animals with which your children sleep can go in the dryer for 30 minutes. Vacuum upholstery and carpets after the first treatment (there’s no need to do this for days on end). Boil brushes, combs, and hair accessories for five minutes, put through the dishwasher OR don’t use them for 24 hours (at which point, the lice will be dead). Carol Gilbert, Christine Bonanno, Michelle Villella, owners Fairy Lice Mothers, www.fairylicemothers.com
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HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY
Weekend Workshops The NYU School of Professional Studies High School Academy offers Weekend Workshops that provide high school students with programs of study that allow them to explore professional options and enhance their college portfolio. These programs are designed especially for local high school students who are interested in learning more about a particular
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To apply, visit: sps.nyu.edu/hsacademy/weekend06 For questions, please call 212-998-7006 or email sps.hsacademy@nyu.edu New York University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. ©2018 NYU School of Professional Studies.
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36 BACK TO SCHOOL • Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, September 7, 2018 ONS AMPI RS H C L NA INNE NATIOLE CUP W UDIO -TRIP ANCE ST D DIO BEST EBUT STU STUDIO D E R BEST L THEAT A C I S MU BEST
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How does classroom design impact learning? A
dults who think back to their time in the classroom may remember arrangements of rows of desks and industrial-looking seating. Classroom design was built around students facing the chalkboard, and teachers typically placed their desks at the front of the room to keep an eye on their students. Such arrangements have steadily been on the way out as classroom environments are changed to promote learning. According to the education resource The Professional Learning Board, different classroom arrangements have their own benefits and drawbacks. But the liberty to alter classroom layouts means teachers can experiment with what works for their teaching styles and which arrangements benefit their students. While rows may enable educators to see all students and keep them focused, students in the back may miss out and/or lose focus. Circle arrangements work well for class discussions, enabling all students to congregate around the teacher and participate in the conversation. “Circle time” is a frequent component of preschool and early elementary school lessons because it directs focus on the teacher and feels more intimate than laying the room out in rows. Group seating is another arrangement teachers may explore. Desks are arranged so they form small tables. Students can work collaboratively and discuss assignments. However, maintaining focus may be challenging when students are facing other students and may be more likely to chit-chat among one another. A study involving fourth graders in Germany investigated whether certain seating arrangements promoted greater student participation.
Traditional rows and a semicircular layout were studied. Children in the semicircle asked more questions, but in both layouts, children who occupied central seating locations asked more questions and participated more per lesson. Another study conducted in 2015 and published in the journal Building and Environment found that changing some elements of classroom design can increase student learning outcomes by 16 percent. Air quality, lighting and students’ sense of ownership of their classroom impacted the students’ abilities to learn more than seating arrangements,, advises the study. Giving children choices, including flexible seating options, such as bean bag chairs, mats or cushions, standing desks, sofas, or individual workstations, can help students find arrangements that are best for them. Furthermore, teachers who rearrange furniture so that classrooms are cozy and inviting may see their students thrive. Lighting also is an important factor, particularly when glare can impact the ability to see smartboards or personal tablets, which are now widely used in classrooms. Natural light is preferred in classroom environments. In fact, students in classrooms with big windows and daylight progress more quickly in reading and math than those in darkened rooms, according to a Heschong Mahone study cited in ScienceDirect. Overhead fluorescent lighting may interfere with student learning. Educators are urged to see their classrooms from students’ perspectives to evaluate how design may be impacting learning. A few easy changes can add up to big gains for students and teachers alike.
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Did you know? The terms “college” and “university” are often used interchangeably, but there are distinctions between the terms. Specifications may differ based on where a school is located, but generally speaking colleges offer only associate’s and bachelor’s degrees while universities offer those degrees as well as graduate degrees. Colleges may be private institutions that tend to have small student bodies, while universities boast more sizable enrollments. Universities also tend to be home to vast libraries and may feature teaching schools with major research projects being conducted at given times. According to the education resource CollegeRank, in order for a college to receive university status, it must first meet a few requirements. A university has the financial resources to support its graduate and professional programs and has the facilities and equipment required to meet the needs of students in those programs. The school also must be accredited and, depending on the location, possibly licensed and incorporated within that area. Despite the differences between colleges and universities, many students find they can achieve their academic goals whether they attend a college or university.
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Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, September 7, 2018 • BACK TO SCHOOL ADVERTORIAL
A Long Island Leader In Dance Education For over 20 years JHL Dance Dynamics has been a Long Island leader in dance education. The studio was established in 1997 by Owner/Director Jeannine Hollis-Lima, a former professional dancer with a B.A. and M.A. degree in dance and dance education as well as 35 years experience as a director, teacher and choreographer. The studio boasts a highly qualified and dedicated teaching staff with years of professional and academic experience who seek to inspire all students to appreciate the art of dance. Instructors focus not only on building technical skills, but also on the development of individual expression, selfesteem, discipline, respect and teamwork, all valuable principles which can enhance many areas of a child’s life. Age appropriate classes are available for students at all levels, from the youngest recreational
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A Place for Every Student The Winston Preparatory School (WPS) has announced the launch of Winston Prep Long Island, its fifth campus, opening in Dix Hills this September. WPS is excited to bring the same essence, expertise and methods to the Long Island community that have been successfully applied to each of its campuses in Manhattan and the tristate area.
intense skill remediation while encouraging students to build independence, resilience, responsibility, self-awareness, and self-advocacy. Key to the development of each student is the
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Winston Prep is a highly individualized and responsive setting for students in grades 3 through 12 with specific learning differences, such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disorders, and executive functioning difficulties (i.e. ADHD).
development, and a supportive community. The opening of Winston Prep Long Island marks the logical next step for an organization that has experienced consistent growth over the years. WPS now reaches eight times the number of lives it did just two decades ago and continues to replicate its model in order to meaningfully impact the field. Winston Prep Long Island is currently accepting applications. For more information, or to sign up for an open house, contact Karen Preston, WPSLI Admissions Director at liadmissions@ winstonprep.edu, or visit www. winstonprep.edu.
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