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Put politics aside and hug your children
Before I get into the goings-on in Washington and Albany, I think it is more important to touch on the heartbreaking tragedy that took place last Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., not far across the Sound from all of us. more
Talking with kids about the Sandy Hook massacre
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 15 As the nation watches the reports about the recent Connecticut elementary school shooting, many people may find themselves feeling anxious, worried, saddened or otherwise concerned. While adults may know how to express these feelings, often they do not know how to talk with children about such a tragedy. more
Island Park details recovery, cancels February vacation
Island Park Superintendent Dr. Rosmarie Bovino updated residents at the Board of Education’s Nov. 26 meeting about the districts recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy and informed them that the … more
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Who said kindergarten was easy?
Not long ago, a typical day in kindergarten consisted primarily of playtime and social activities. This is no longer true as today’s kindergartners are busy developing their vocabulary, grammar and … more
Francis X. Hegarty students learn fire safety from Island Park firefighters
Each year, the month of October is designated National Fire Prevention Month. Fire departments across the United States use this time to visit local elementary schools to teach youngsters proper … more
The kids of Francis X. hegarty wasted no time as they took off across the school’s field. They worked together to raise more than $1,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
On your marks, get set, GO!
They walked, jogged and some even sprinted around the athletic field as Francis X. Hegarty students and teachers joined together in the school’s annual Winner’s Walk on May 18. Sponsored by the … more
Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi read her latest children's book, "It's a Big World, Little Pig," at Old MIll Road Elementary School in North Merrick on Wednesday afternoon.
Olympic champion stops by Old Mill Road
Third-graders at Old Mill Road Elementary School in North Merrick gathered at the front entrance of the school, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Olympic figure skating gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi on Wednesday afternoon. When Yamaguchi, 40, entered the school minutes later, she was met by an exuberant greeting from the students to welcome her. more
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Cole Bowman watched the puppet show in the School 5 auditorium.
Puppets on tour
Each year, the Oceanside High School Thespians — the schools theater club — take a day to travel to elementary schools in the district to perform. This year, the “Kids on the Block” tour … more
Bishop William Murphy of Rockville Centre announced on Dec. 5 that the St. Catherine of Sienna School in Franklin Square, above, and the Sacred Heart Elementary School in North Merrick are among five Nassau County schools that will close in June 2012.
4 Nassau catholic schools to close
The St. Catherine of Sienna School in Franklin Square and Sacred Heart Elementary School in North Merrick are among four Catholic schools in Nassau County that will close next June due to dwindling enrollment and funding. Bishop William Murphy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre announced the news on Dec. 5, in a public letter that is posted on the diocese’s website. more
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Bumps on the road back to school in Island Park
Even though students in Island Park were ready to head back to school on Sept. 7, their schools weren’t quite ready for them. Due to flooding from Irene and earlier storms, parts of the Francis … more
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