The W.T. Clarke High School Chapter of the National Honor Society recently inducted 66 new members.
At the ceremony at Chateau Briand in Carle Place, parents, faculty, administrators and current NHS members gathered to recognize new members, who were selected based on their ability to maintain high standards of scholarship, service, leadership and character.
Inductees will now join their fellow members in upholding these principles by working to better their school and local community through volunteer activities, civic involvement and adherence to the highest standards of morality and ethics. After new members recited the NHS pledge, they were officially inducted.
Superintendent of Schools Louis R. DeAngelo congratulated new members on their induction into the prestigious society, and encouraged them to continue to strive for excellence in all their endeavors.
“I, along with the Board of Education, congratulate you on this distinguished honor,” he said. “You are all here because of your commitment to service and leadership in and outside of your school community. Enjoy this evening among your parents, friends, teachers and administrators and revel in the sense of accomplishment which is rightfully yours.”
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Clarke HS inducts new members into NHS
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Woodland MS eighth-grade winter concert delights community
Parents, faculty and administrators were recently mesmerized by Woodland Middle School’s eighth-grade winter concert.
The program featured a variety of musical selections performed by the jazz ensemble, orchestra, chorus and concert band. The performances drew rousing applause and made for a special night of music.
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MatheMagic at Parkway Elementary
Students in grades K-5 at Parkway Elementary School recently enjoyed MatheMagic assemblies. The events promoted math skills and problem solving through visuals, history, language and entertainment.
Acclaimed magician and educator Bradley Fields captivated students during both assemblies, which educated students on a variety of mathematical concepts through vocabulary, geography and history. The K-2 assembly focused on counting, fractions and shapes, and the three-five show emphasized place-value and the development of the abacus.
As a result of the educational assemblies, students were enthusiastic about putting their math and problem solving skills to practice in their respective classes.
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District hosts Braille Challenge
A total of 17 students from across the region recently gathered at W.T. Clarke High School for the eighth annual Braille Challenge.
The Braille Challenge, a program developed by the Braille Institute of America, was designed to motivate school-aged visually impaired or blind children to continue their study of Braille. Students completed a number of grade-level exercises to demonstrate their proficiency in Braille reading, writing, reading speed and comprehension, spelling, proofreading and use of tactile graphics.
This year, students had the opportunity to meet members of the Long Island Bombers Beep Baseball team, a group which demonstrated their version of baseball using a ball and bases which beep. Third Eye Insight, an organization that offers martial arts, meditation and yoga classes for the visually impaired and blind community, was also on hand and introduced students to martial arts.
Of the participants in the Braille Challenge, W.T. Clarke High School students Michael Taylor and Jessica Banschbach both participated in the event.
The regional event is the first step on the road to the national competition, which will be held in June at the Braille Institute’s headquarters in Los Angeles. Students from across the nation are in the process on completing preliminary testing in the hopes of qualifying for the 60 spots available in the national competition. The top scorers in the preliminary round will advance to the nationals to represent their state as they compete against the top blind students from across the United States and Canada.
Assistant Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services Danielle Betz addressed the participants before the Braille Challenge commenced, noting the district remains honored to host the annual event each year.“I am so proud of all these students, and also in awe of all the talents that these students will be demonstrating today in the Braille Challenge,” she said, also commending Braille Challenge Coordinator Petra Tarrant. “This day could not have happened without all the hard work and tireless effort she has put in.”
The district also extends its appreciation to the Special Education Institute of New York, Pizza Supreme, the Rockville Centre Lions Club, Seedlings Braille Books for Children, National Braille Press, Humanware and East Meadow’s Special Education PTA for their donations and support, and all the event volunteers for making the day such a success.
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Kindergarten Registration Invitation
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2015-2016 High School Course Guide
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Jump rope for a good cause
Students in grades three through five at Bowling Green Elementary School recently participated in the school’s Jump Rope for Heart fundraising event.
During their physical education classes, students put their athleticism to the test and jumped rope to raise money for the American Heart Association. The day emphasized the importance of working together for a worthwhile cause.
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Learning about famous Americans
Barnum Woods Elementary School second-graders recently engaged in a unit of study on famous Americans.
As part of the unit, students researched and read biographies on famous individuals, including George Washington, Amelia Earhart and Thomas Edison. To celebrate who they studied, second-graders dressed up in costumes as iconic Americans and participated in a parade around their school.
They visited other classes and explained to fellow students who they were dressed as. Students learned valuable historical knowledge about an array of famous Americans as well as their contributions to American society.
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Approved 2015-2016 Calendar
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Students Named NMSP Finalists
East Meadow High School student Ayyan Zubair and W.T. Clarke High School student Pavithran Ravindran have been recognized as finalists in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Finalists in the competition are eligible for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship, as well as college, corporate and state scholarships. Finalists were selected from a previous group of semifinalists in the competition.
Semifinalists represented the top one-third of 50,000 high scorers who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Students are ranked with a selection index score based on their combined scores in math, critical reading and writing.
The district congratulates Ayyan and Pavithran as they move forward in the competition.
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Clarke MS readies for science competition
Fourteen teams from W.T. Clarke Middle School will be submitting their projects to this year’s Christopher Columbus Science Competition.
The competition invites middle school students to identify a community issue, conduct research and propose a solution. Team Traffic Sign Police - which includes students Julian Taveras, Daniel Hong, Anthony Gianni and Faraj Siddique – are proposing an electronic method for motorists to report blocked street signs.“We want to be among the first to address this problem,” one team member said during the team’s recent presentation for Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, who visited the school.
Their research included taking photos of blocked signs, surveying local adults to see if they thought this was an issue and researching municipalities which offer this service on their websites.
Additionally, the team proposed to incorporate a form they created for its website. They even suggested placement on the current Highway Department page.
“I was very impressed by the research they did and their thought-provoking proposal,” Supervisor Murray said. “I think you have an excellent chance with the Christopher Columbus Science Competition.”
Supervisor Murray said the township is always looking for ways to improve its website and the services offered on it.
“You’ve convinced me,” she said, noting she would work towards implementing this on the town website. “We depend on residents to call in and report issues.”
Principal Stacy Breslin said she was “proud of the work that they have done throughout the course of the year to get this far,” as well as “their investment in the community.”
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Budget Input hearing has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center.
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Barnum Woods studies Martin Luther King, Jr.
Students in Barnum Woods Elementary School first-grade teacher Camille Iovino-Coli’s class completed a unit of study on American civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Students read various books and short stories on Dr. King’s life, and learned about his legacy through poetry readings as well as video selections through Discovery Education. In the process, they learned the importance of leadership, equality and non-violence.
After learning about Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, students completed a writing activity. Based on what they learned about Dr. King, they wrote how they could make the world a better place.
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Clarke HS musical dazzles
W.T. Clarke High School recently presented several performances of its delightful musical production “The Boy Friend.”
Set in the carefree world of the French Riviera in the Roaring Twenties, “The Boy Friend” is a comic pastiche of 1920s shows. The story focuses on a group of British girls studying at a finishing school in the south of France who carry on romances with mistaken identities and other crises.
The colorful student cast dazzled audience members and brought the affectionate parody of silly 1920s musicals to life, making for a wonderful showcase of student talent.
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Middle school students recognized as ‘Terrific Kids’
W.T. Clarke and Woodland middle school students received Terrific Kids awards in recognition of their positive attitude, good character and responsible citizenship during December, January and February at the district’s February Board of Education meeting.
The Terrific Kids program is sponsored by the East Meadow Kiwanis Club, which recognizes students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade and presents them with certificates of achievement. W.T. Clarke Middle School Principal Stacy Breslin and Woodland Middle School Principal James Lethbridge were on hand to present the student awards, along with East Meadow Kiwanis President Kevin Kamper.
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Access Presentation on Caffeine Consumption
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Honors in geography
Woodland Middle School seventh-grade student Michael Pincus, who recently won the school competition of the National Geographic Bee, has now qualified to compete in the state level competition of the National Geographic Bee on March 27.
The National Geographic Society provides an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., for state winners to participate in the national championship rounds from May 11-13. The first-place national champion will receive a $50,000 college scholarship, a lifetime membership in the Society including a subscription of National Geographic Magazine, and a trip to the Galapagos Islands.
The district wishes Michael great success in the upcoming event.
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Summer Music Brochure 2015
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An evening of music
In front of an adoring crowd of friends, family, faculty and administrators, hundreds of student-musicians in the district gave mesmerizing performances during the district’s annual music festival at LIU Post’s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts.
The program began with an All-District Elementary Band performance, which included students from Barnum Woods and McVey elementary schools, and then followed with another All-District Elementary Band performance, which included students from Bowling Green, Meadowbrook and Parkway elementary schools. Both performances were directed by guest conductor Peggy Rakas.
The East Meadow High School Chamber Orchestra, directed by conductor Michael Cascardi, and the All-District Middle School Band and All-District High School Band, both directed by guest conductor Vincent Oppido, also delighted the audience with spectacular performances.
The district commends the student-musicians for a riveting evening of music, which was made possible in part by the Tilles Center Arts In Education program.
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Learning about Native Americans
Fourth-grade students at Parkway Elementary School engaged in educational workshops hosted by Journeys into American Indian Territory, a cultural arts group which offers educational programs on Native American culture to schools in the New York tri-state area.
A number of workshops were held over the course of the program, with classes focused on Native American art, culture and storytelling. Students were also offered the opportunity to visit an in-school Native American “museum,” where they were able to handle authentic artifacts and learn of their historical importance. The fourth-graders found the workshops to be enjoyable and educational.
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