Now that we’ve flipped the calendar, our local school officials will soon start getting into the nitty-gritty of budget planning for the 2012-13 school year.
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1/5/12
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Barely two months into the school year, District 13 officials are already planning for next year. The district held its annual Educational Planning meeting last Saturday morning, a 20-year tradition.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/23/11
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Classes have become creative, making use of toys, social media and even food to foster learning at Memorial Junior High School, which hosted its American Education Week program on Nov. 16.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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11/23/11
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As Board of Education trustees, village officials and community members came to the Central High School on Nov. 17, they were welcomed by students along every step away from the front entrance to the library. Then, they were greeted with the aroma of French toast, eggs, ham and sausage prepared by students from the culinary program.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/23/11
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Diversity was the theme of student presentations and performances during the American Education Week program at South High School on Nov. 18.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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11/23/11
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The arts were the focus of North High School’s American Education Week presentation on Nov. 15. As guests arrived for the first of four open houses hosted by the Valley Stream Central High School District last week, they were greeted with sounds from The Breakfast Club orchestra group.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/23/11
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Students, administrators and PTA members offered their appreciation for the efforts of the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education, as part of the New York State board recognition month at the Nov. 8 meeting.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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11/16/11
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Nine Valley Stream public school principals have signed onto a letter asking state education Commissioner John B. King Jr. and the Board of Regents to delay and change a new teacher evaluation plan that links educator ratings to student test scores.
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By Judy Rattner and Andrew Hackmack
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11/10/11
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Each year, a different elementary school in District 13 gets to host the October Board of Education meeting, dedicated to recognizing the seven elected — and volunteer — members of the board. This year, it was Howell Road’s turn, and board members were invited to take part in an educational journey.
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By Andrew Hackmack and Clarissa Hamlin
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11/2/11
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During its 15 years of existence, the Valley Stream District 13 Educational Foundation has raised more than $52,000 for the elementary school district. Last week, its members met at the James A. Dever School to discuss the group’s efforts for the new year and find more ways to give back.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/13/11
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