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Manhasset Students Learn From Successful American Author

Manhasset second-graders from Munsey Park Elementary School and Shelter Rock Elementary School received a special visit from author David Adler on Jan. 4. Adler is known for the Cam Jansen book series, among his 280 published works. Sponsored by the Manhasset School Community Association, the visit allowed students to get a glimpse into the life of a real author and gain tips on how to become a better writer.

Adler kept the second-grade classes engaged throughout his presentations. He spoke about how he got started as an author and his writing process. This included sharing with students how real people in his life inspire his own characters. Adler also helped the second-graders become stronger writers by encouraging them to always revise. He noted that his first drafts are never his best but he always goes back to fix them.

In addition, Adler taught students what a rebus is and provided fun examples for them to test their skills. The students also learned how a printing press works, and the important roles of an editor and illustrator. At the end of the presentations, the second-graders had the opportunity to ask Adler questions and were ready to become authors themselves. —Submitted by Mahasset Public Schools

Author David Adler spoke with Shelter Rock secondgraders about how he creates his characters and had the students help him think of new ones.

Munsey Park students with author David Adler.

Shelter Rock second-graders met David Adler (middle) on Jan. 4.

Author David Adler visited second-graders at Shelter Rock Elementary School on Jan. 4.

(Photos by Manhasset Public Schools)

Manhasset Students Become Egyptologists

Manhasset sixth-graders from Shelter Rock Elementary School recently showcased their research and presentation skills as expert Egyptologists. The students were challenged to pick one aspect of ancient Egyptian culture and create an engaging oral presentation and interactive art component to support their topic.

Their social studies classroom was transformed into the Museum of Natural History at Shelter Rock where classmates listened intently as each student presented their Egyptian research and art. Students presented on topics such as animals of the Nile, King Tut and ancient Egyptian foods and drinks.

Prior to presentation day, the students selected their topic and created research cards, a subtopic web to organize their main ideas, a project proposal, their introduction and conclusion, and an art piece. They then rehearsed and developed a title slide to appear behind them during their presentation.

After each student presentation, classmates shared positive feedback about the research, overall presentation, art piece and more. The project was a great way for the sixth-graders to dig deep into ancient Egyptian culture, strengthen their public speaking skills and spark their creativity. —Submitted by Manhasset Public Schools

Sixth-grader Makayla Shorter presented on Nefertiti. Sixth-grader Austin Burke presented on animals of the Nile. Sixth-grader Siddhant Gupta incorporated his art into his Egyptian presentation on ancient Egyptian foods and drinks.

Sixth-grader Elias Liakaris (left) created a statue of King Tut and showed it to his classmates during his presentation.

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Council Member Dalimonte To Host Community Office Hours

North Hempstead Council Member Mariann Dalimonte is excited to announce new dates for her mobile office hours for the residents of District 6 in 2023. This initiative first began in 2021 to allow residents to connect directly with her on issues that matter to them.

“When I was first elected and took office in 2020, one of my top priorities as the Council Member for District 6 was to communicate effectively with people in my community,” said Council Member Mariann Dalimonte. “It is essential to provide easy access to information and a direct connection to Town Hall. Our mobile office hours initiative has been well-received by my constituents thus far, and I hope more residents will make an appointment this year. I look forward to meeting with everyone.”

Upcoming mobile office hours include:

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Washington Public Library at 1 Library Dr., Port Washington.

Tuesday, March 21, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Port Washington Public Library at 1 Library Dr., Port Washington. To schedule your appointment with Council Member Dalimonte, please call (516)869-7711. Council Member Dalimonte also has an electronic newsletter which serves as an essential resource for the residents of District 6. The electronic newsletter also serves as an important vehicle for informing residents about significant issues coming before the Town Board. Council Member Dalimonte updates her residents following each Town Board meeting to ensure that her constituents are aware of the legislation discussed at each meeting. Residents can sign up for the newsletter by visiting www.northhempsteadny.gov/district6.

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—From the Office of Council Member Dalimonte

Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club Meets January 23

The Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club will hold a meeting on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the Manhasset Public Library, located at 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset, NY 11030. This meeting will feature an entertaining multimedia presentation by club member and master photographer John Bruno entitled: “The Aesthetics of Multimedia Show Production,” which provides an informal look at the “why, what and how” of building a multimedia video from still images. John’s presentations are always excellent. A “Meet and Greet” takes place between 6-7 p.m. Our meetings are open to all. We are a welcoming group of photographers in an active club and can assist all classes and skill levels of digital photographers, from iPhone, Point & Shoot, Beginners, and Advanced. Visit our web site MGNCC.ORG which has links to the “Color Wheel”, our club newsletter, and a wealth of photography information. For further information, please email mgncc@optonline.net.

—Submitted by the Manhasset Great Neck Camera Club

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