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South Bay Fifth Graders Set The Stage

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Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District Fifth graders at South Bay Elementary School in the West Babylon School District are studying folktales, fables and dramas as part of their English language arts unit. The students are learning about text features, language, characters, dialogue,
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West Islip Senior Named Lincoln Scholar

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Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District Anna Kalinowski, a senior in the International Baccalaureate program at West Islip High School in the West Islip Union Free School District, was awarded the Abraham Lincoln merit scholarship at Gettysburg College in the amount of $41,000 annually. The Lincoln Scholars Program is a dynamic educational […]
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On The Record To Save Local Reporting

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Journalists who have been looking for something good to report on may soon be able to turn the lens on themselves as the New York State Senate advances tax credits to local news outlets for the employment of community-oriented news journalists in its One-House budget proposal. If included in the 2024 New York State budget, […]
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Paying It Forward With A Four-Legged Friend

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Pictured: Kindergarten students at Nassakeag Elementary School interacted with therapy dog, Fenway, after learning about the importance of therapy dogs and paying it forward from local author Sarah Zagaja. Photo courtesy of the Three Village Central School District Nassakeag Elementary School kindergartners learned the importance of paying it forward with the help of a
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Hicksville’s Fork Lane Elementary Host Guest Reader Week

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Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools Students at Fork Lane Elementary in Hicksville were recently surprised by various guest readers. The theme of the Guest Reader Week focused on careers. Overall, nineteen guest readers participated by sharing a book relating to their career path.  Some of the careers of the guest readers included nurses, police officers, […]
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Saltzman East Memorial Students Awarded Certificates For Creative Writing By The Women’s Club Of Farmingdale

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Pictured: Mrs. DeTommaso, Gr. 4 Teacher; D. Cianciabella, Creative Writing Chair; B. Hoerner, WCF President; Michaela Rodriguez; Mackenzie Happ; Mrs. Smar, Asst. Prin.; Dr. O’Regan, Prin. On March 11, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs NYS held its annual Cultural Arts Day Competition at Domenico’s Restaurant hosted by the Women’s Club of Farmingdale. While guests
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Parents Go Back To School In Massapequa

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Pictured: Social Media: the Good, the Bad and the Very Ugly” was a popular workshop at the Massapequa School District’s Parent University on March 20 at Berner Middle School.  Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District A few hours after the school day ended, it was time for parents to head to class in the […]