Schools in action

FIRST DAY FEARSSoothing those anxious moments

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hen our children return to school shortly, they’ll fi nd much more awaiting them besides those brand new school supplies, fresh paint and polished fl oors. Here’s the Herald’s annual look at what’s ahead in the new school year.

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OVERCOMINGSHYNESSRaising confident kids

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HANDLINGHOMEWORKDon’t let homework become a hassle

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Elementary schools restructured in Baldwin The climate in the Baldwin Free Union School District will be quite dif-ferent in 2012-13, at least in the lower grades. Budget constraints and declining enrollment forced the closures of two elementary schools: Shubert and Milburn, and the students from those schools will be split between Steele, Brookside and Lennox. A shuffling of principals also accom-panied the closings. Long-time familiar face Joan Flately, principal at the Meadow School, has retired and will be replaced by Echele May, formerly principal at Shubert. Lori Presti, who had been serv-ing double duty presiding over Milburn and Steele, will condense her duties to focus on Steele alone.

The other major change affecting the district is on the Board of Education, where Eric Harrison, a small-business owner and former head of the Shubert PTA, will replace Robert “B.A.” Schoen, who served on the board since 1996. Mary Jo O’Hagan, the current board president and an 18-year veteran, retained her seat in a hotly contested election. Budget cuts also forced Baldwin to reconsider its PAG program for gifted and talented students. The district will roll out new options for its most eager charges this year and claims the new plan will be inclusive of a greater variety of learners.Facilities improvements and curriculum changes in Long Beach When Long Beach Public School stu-

dents return to school in September, the most obvious changes they will note are in the facilities around the district. Projects to be completed for the start of school include the installation of new windows at East School, masonry resto-ration at East and West schools, and new interior doors at East, West and Lindell. In the fall, students can also look forward to the completion of the additions at the Lido Complex, which include new class-room space, library media centers and administrative offices. Work has been proceeding on the high school addition, which is expected to be completed in late fall. As Long Beach High School prepares to begin its third year as an International Baccalaureate World School, a total of 42

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A peek at the 2012-13 school yearContinued from page 2block schedule program. With the new sched-ule, students will have a block of morning and afternoon core classes instead of having them spread out over the day, creating more flexibili-ty and opportunities for teachers to bridge top-ics over multiple subjects. In the younger grades, the district is imple-menting a new reading program. “We had a dif-ferent program for the last 12 years, and this is more in line with the common core standards,” said Oceanside Superintendent Dr. Herb Brown, referring to the new teaching standards that New York State is implementing. “It has more of an emphasis on challenging, informational material and authentic literature.” The pro-gram, called the Reading Street program, is designed for kindergarteners through students in grade six. The Oceanside School District also com-pleted its asphalt project at School 5, laying down a fresh coat of pavement for the new year.

Technology at the forefront in Rockville Centre This year, students in Rockville Centre schools will benefit from technology updates on several different fronts. Dr. Brian Zuar, the dis-trict’s director of the arts, said that one of the most noticeable improvements will take place at South Side Middle School, where a room that has served as a music lab for the past six years will be upgraded to function as a more compre-hensive learning area.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) – commonly used to describe an educa-tional initiative to focus on the study of those disciplines – is being expanded by the district to

“STEAM,” with Art being added into the acro-nym. New Apple computer engineering and photography software, purchased by the district with a $30,000 grant from the Rockville Centre Education Foundation, will enable students to engage in graphic design and photography in the lab, in addition to working with scientific and mathematical programs. There will now be 20 state-of-the-art student stations, providing edu-cators with more advanced teaching options. School Superintendent Dr. William Johnson said that the district is also looking into adding and distributing a large number of iPads through-out its elementary, middle and high schools. The district is also working with the village to renovate Fireman’s Field, adjacent to South Side High School, a project that will include the addition of 50 parking spaces, Johnson said. In addition, 14 classrooms in Hewitt Elementary School will have their floors replaced and work-ers will complete other state-funded capital improvement projects currently under way. Last year, the district continued its imple-mentation of New York State’s Common Core learning standards, introducing them in kinder-garten, first and second grades. The new curricu-lum is of greater depth and clearly details what is expected of both students and teachers, said Christopher Pellettieri, Rockville Centre’s assis-tant superintendent of curriculum. According to Pellettieri, the Common Core standards will be incorporated into the English Language Arts curriculum in grades 3 through 10. Grades 3-5 and 6-7 will also get updates to their math studies and 8th grade math will be updated in the following year, in time for anticipated changes to New York State’s standardized tests.

Pellettieri said that the Common Core stan-dards, which are designed to better prepare graduating high school seniors for higher educa-tion and the 21st century workplace, will make it easier to compare curricula across districts. However, teachers will still write their own les-son plans and creative teaching methods will continue to be encouraged. The sixth grade foreign language elementary Spanish (FLES) has been rewritten in prepara-tion for the arrival of students who have taken Spanish for five years at the elementary level, said Pellettieri. The course is now more advanced to match the first batch of incoming sixth graders who have had such prior language experience. As it did last year, the Sandel Senior Center’s Service Corps, along with the Rockville Centre Public Library, will continue to supplement the district’s work, offering the Homework Helpers program which was designed to provide mentor-ing and homework assistance to schoolchildren in grades 1-6 and for ESL high school students. The goal of that program, staffed with many retired teachers, is to provide both academic support for local students and an intergenera-tional experience to bolster community aware-ness, pride and respect. All interested families are encouraged to take advantage of this special opportunity for academic and interpersonal enrichment and may call the library for details. In addition to the teachers who have retired, and new teachers who are starting in the dis-trict, there were two administrative personnel changes. Longtime District Clerk Cynthia Geones is retiring, and has been replaced by Jacqueline Wong. And Noreen Leahy was pro

moted from her role as administrator of pupil personnel services and special education, to that of assistant superintendent. Johnson said that in addition to continuing to oversee special educa-tion and pupil personnel services, Leahy is now also responsible for the entire APPR, the contro-versial Annual Professional Performance Review evaluation system for teachers and administrators that was imposed on school dis-tricts by New York state in its effort to get a share of Race to the Top federal funds.

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Oceanside Dance Center

Oceanside Dance Center is proud to celebrate its 7th anniversary this year. We have a bright studio with a relaxing dance space. We offer classes in Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Break Dancing and more. It is our mission to inspire children and adults of all ages to follow their dreams and believe in themselves. We strive to build con-fidence, discipline and passion through the art of dance is each and every one or our students.

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Rockville Racquet Club

Conveniently located in the heart of Rockville Centre, Rockville Racquet is a fully air condi-tioned facility with 7 courts, a pro-shop, locker rooms and a nursery that is available from 9-3, Monday-Friday.The club offers a junior development program, 10 and under tennis and adult learning leagues for all levels. There are men and women's leagues, seasonal court time and there is never a membership fee

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Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center

Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center has been serving Rockville Centre and surrounding communities since 1972. This non-profit, early child-hood education and care center is chartered as a private school by the New York State Education Department. The center operates year round providing programs for children 18 months through kindergarten and after-school for children in grades one through five. For more information, visit our website, www.rosaleeyoung.org.

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and College ConsultingDr. Suneeta Paroly (Founder) and her colleagues at SMECC offer high quality education at very affordable prices. The faculty has advanced degrees in their field, and many have multiple years of teaching experience at the college level. Dr. Paroly has taught and inspired many high school students who have gone on to Ivy League Colleges, such as Princeton. SMECC faculty helps students in English (Reading andWriting), Sciences, and Mathematics (Grades 6-12). In addition, they help students prepare for SAT, SAT subject, AP Exams, and in the college application process.

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Temple Am EchadTemple Am Echad, formerly Temple Emanu-El of Lynbrook, Rabbi Stuart M. Geller Early Childhood Center offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of the young child. The school’s basic philosophy revolves around the fact that children need a nurturing and loving environment in order to develop optimally in all areas: cognitive, behavioral, and social. The staff at the school believes that it is of the utmost importance that children feel good about themselves. Rabbi Stuart M. Geller Early Childhood Center offers an age-appropriate curriculum taught by N.Y.S. licensed teachers. The children are encouraged to make discoveries through “hands-on experiences” while achieving developmental goals.

Rabbi Stuart M. Geller Early Childhood Center offers an early drop off and late pick up club. Transportation

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Hillel InstituteThe Hillel Institute announces classes for those who wish to explore conversion to Judaism, beginning on Tuesday, September 13th, 2011, at 7 PM at East Meadow Jewish Center.During the 24-sessions, students learn how to celebrate Jewish holidays, create a Jewish home, and develop basic Hebrew literacy. Jewish partners of students are encouraged to participate. Classes are taught by local Conservative Rabbis and are under the auspices of the Rabbinical Assembly.The cost of $850 includes tuition, books, and administrative fees. For information or registration, call (631)462-4455, e-mail Hillel18@att.net, visit www.HillelInstitute.org or call your local Conservative Rabbi.

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Tutor TimeTutor Time of Baldwin and East Rockaway are state licensed high quality child care programs housed in state-of- the-art facilities. The centers have both indoor and outdoor playgrounds. The well qualified staff pro-vides a caring environment in which to promote children's emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth. Start Smart curriculum for 1-1/2 to 2 year olds and Life Smart curriculum for 3-5 year olds, both copy-righted, are based on extensive research of how to effectively promote children's learning. Children are engaged in hands-on developmentally appropriate activities that totally involve them in the learning process. This year the children will be using interactive white boards known as smart boards to allow the curriculum to be an interactive forum.

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For further information about classes for thoseconsidering joining the Jewish people,

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Temple Emanu ElThe Reform Temple

of Long BeachOur (non-sectarian) Nursery School program, for chil-dren 18 months through Pre-K, includes structured circle time, computers, language arts, arts & crafts, math and reading readiness, music & movement, dra-matic play, and a Pre-K Enrichment Program. Available Monday through Friday, full or half days, we also offer early drop off and Stay-n-Play hours. Our Religious School provides a "total Jewish Education" including Hebrew for prayer, Jewish history and culture, Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, art, music, tutoring, youth group activities and Family Education. Our afternoon hours can be supplemented with our "Before School Program" for children who need to arrive earlier, with homework help, tutoring and snack, all in a safe environment for the children before Religious School starts at 4:15.

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Twin Oaks Country Day & School Camp

Twin Oaks, at 458 Babylon Tpke in Freeport, has been a leader in camping for all ages for over 36 years. From tots to teens, we offer progressive programming including sports, crafts, swimming, drama and a full summer of special events, which are sure to make each child cheer with excitement. As our campers grow, so does their program. From our youngest “Barney” campers to our “Gemini” Adventure and Gemini Teen travelers, Twin Oaks is the perfect place for your child to spend the summer. Enroll early for fantastic savings. For more information, call 516-623-4550 or visit www.twinoaksdaycamp.com

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Maple Avenue Dance Maple Avenue Dance

Maple Avenue Dance Maple Avenue Dance

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OPEN HOUSEOn-Site RegistrationMon, Aug 27th thru

Wed, Aug 29th10-4

Thurs, Aug 30th10-8

OUR DANCE SHOP

will also be open for your

dancing needs

Fall Classes Start September 4th

“Long Island’s 2012 Best Dance Studio”

Awarded by Access Broadway and Kid’s Artistic Review, Inc.

Kim Alberi, Artistic Director/Ballet Master

Celebrating Our “21st Anniversary”The Tradition Continues...MAD is excited to offer a wide variety of dance techniques:• Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap.• Introduction to Dance (2.5 yrs. old).• Combination Classes (3 yrs. old - Kindergarten).• Musical Theatre & Glee Club.• Competition Classes and Private Coaching.

MADancer’s 2012-13 Competition Team 2nd audition is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Sept. 22nd 11-12:30. Our 2012 Nutcracker auditions for Ballet 3 Adv. and up, will be on Saturday, Sept. 22nd 1-2 and 2:30-3:30.Auditions open to registered MAD students, so now is the perfect time to join our family.

220 Maple Avenue, Rockville Centre • 594-9745www.mapleavenuedance.com

Best Choreographer • Top Elite Dance Studio