7
FULL RUN
ANTON SPORTS • SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1, 2019
7B
CAMPS SCHOOLS &
Girl Scouts: Skills Today, Success Tomorrow As Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) comes off its year-long centennial anniversary, it is encouraging girls from kindergarten to high school to join in on the history of the next hundred years. Girl Scouts offers programs to match almost any girl’s interests and help girls 5 to 17 years of age unleash their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, Leader). Whether it’s camping, learning to code, exploring the outdoors, or building stronger friendships, girls discover all kinds of activities that stimulate their brains and strengthen their bodies, while also helping them discover who they are and what they are passionate about. “Girl Scouts has a longstanding history of being girl-led and girl-centric,” said Rande Bynum, chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Our programs are always evolving but our mission remains the same. We are the only organization that provides programs tailored specifically to the developmental needs of girls. Through our programs, girls flourish in a supportive, encouraging environment. We will continue to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.”
see GIRL SCOUTS on page 9B
340 Wheatley Road, Old Westbury
516.626.1094
TO REGISTER, VISIT CAMPJACOBSON.COM
197556 B
Schedule a tour today for an unforgettable summer!
8
SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1, 2019 • CAMPS & SCHOOLS
COLUMN
Managing Mornings
Most of us require time to transition from a peaceful sleep to the demands of a busy day. The need for transition time combined with a child’s developmental level, and a parent on a time crunch, can make mornings the most stressful part of the day. These tips help tasks go smoothly; PREP BEDTIME If you are dragging your child out of bed, consider an earlier bedtime. Lack of sleep affects brain functioning, energy and focus and complicates all that needs to be accomplished. Bedtime should remain the same time every night, school night or not.
RT HEA AC
AG UR CO
IT M EN T.
EMY AD
SACR E
DESIGNATED SPACE Create a space that your child views often where all school-related objects are placed. This includes items like backpacks, books, lunch bags and permission slips. Purchase bins, hooks, and organizational tools assigned for each family member to keep a specific space, and require that a morning routine be followed.
D
FULL RUN
E. M CO MP OM ASSION. C
CHARTS Charts can encourage independence. Younger children do not have a sense of time, so, let pictures represent tasks. Children as young as 3 or 4 can understand sequencing and creating picture charts can help keep them on task by providing visuals for the chores and the order to follow.
PARENTING MATTERS Graziella Simonetti
The night before, bathe, choose clothes, pack bags, and make lunch both for yourself and your child. The night before, complete all tasks that do not have to wait till the next morning. YOU TIME Wake up before your children. Enjoy a cup of coffee, a show, a long shower, or meditate to refuel. Children reflect your energy; your being calm will help to ground them. LIMIT TECHNOLOGY Watching television or playing video games should only be allowed after all chores are completed, for they can be distracting and activate parts of the brain that make a child less likely to comply.
PACING Create a playlist of music your children love and have it last the length of time their tasks should take. Then, you can say “by the time ___ song comes on, your backpack should be on you with your lunch bag in hand.” Let them know what time they have to be up from table and out of the house, and reference an easily accessible clock to stay on track. Provide warnings such as “the clock says 6:50. When it is 6:55, you need to be up from the table to catch the bus.” CONNECTION Connect with your child at the start of the morning in a slow and loving manner to help the transition into the day. Small moments, like holding hands down the stairs, making eye
contact and conversation in bed before getting up, or letting the child get dressed in your room, can improve the morning routine. For some children, morning time follows being alone all night, and the need to experience connection is strong; this can explain why children seem needy in the morning. Consider a gentle wake up. Wipe a cool and damp washcloth over the child’s face or whisper a loving morning greeting which can avoid a harsh and overstimulated wakeup. Young children do not understand why playing with their toys is not of equal importance as mom getting to work on time. Getting ready in a timely manner is your priority, not theirs. Your child may need your help to get through the routine. Graziella Simonetti is a parent educator for EAC Network’s Long Island Parenting Institute and works as an early childhood social worker for the New York City Department of Education. She holds an advanced certificate in parent education from Adelphi University and is a NYSPEP credentialed parenting educator.
take the lead in athletics Our successful athletics program instills the values of teamwork, commitment, and achievement.
Lead with Heart.™
In their commitment to their sport and their team, Sacred Heart students lead with heart. Our extensive athletics program fosters personal growth and healthy competition. With one of the most recognized programs on Long Island, Sacred Heart students cooperate as responsible team members and distinguish themselves as champions and recruited NCAA scholar-athletes.
We invite you to learn more about our school and how we empower young women in a nurturing atmosphere of courage, compassion, and commitment. Sacred Heart Academy is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood.
Fall Open House | Saturday, September 28, 11:00 am–2:00 pm Pre-register at www.sacredheartacademyli.org/OpenHouse/ or call (516) 483-7383. 47 Cathedral Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550
200565 S
8B
9
FULL RUN
CAMPS & SCHOOLS • SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1, 2019
9B
GIRL SCOUTS from page 7B
The Girl Scouts of Nassau County have a rich and storied history. (Photo source: Facebook/Girl Scouts of Nassau County)
Athlete Spotlight: Angelina Gatt BY JOSEPH WOLKIN
jwolkin@antonmediagroup.com
Division Avenue High School’s Angelina Gatt is one of the most determined athletes in Nassau County. No one is more excited to perform than Angelina Gatt. That’s because Gatt, a cheerleading captain, understands that each moment she can see is one that is truly amazing. “At night, I was blind,” Gatt said. “Everything was black. What I saw or could actually see was mostly black.” Gatt was born with Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA), a rare genetic eye disorder affecting only 3,000 people in the United States. In 2013, she participated in a clinical trial, which included gene therapy. She went from being legally blind
to low vision status, which has certainly changed her life. Just a year ago, Gatt spoke in front of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee, advocating for them to approve the gene therapy that gave her a chance at seeing the world. “I could see the street lights, but I couldn’t see the poles, so it was black with some light,” Gatt said. “My visual acuity got a lot better. I went from legally blind to low vision because of it.” During the day, Gatt does need to wear sunglasses since her eyes are sensitive. But she’s so grateful to see that she doesn’t mind. She can go out at night now, something she couldn’t do before.
Saturday, September 28 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Angelina Gatt has overcome a rare disability to become a star at Division Avenue. (Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools)
200566 S
This year, Girl Scouts of Nassau County will offer 42 new badges that feature, for the first time in Girl Scouts’ history, two distinct activity options, letting girls choose how they want to earn each badge. Giving girls choices is important for developing their sense of self, their own voice and gender equality. The new badges focus on outdoor adventure, space science and cybersecurity, including teaching about encryption, password strength and cybercrime. Girl Scouts focuses its programs on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience—a collection of activities and experiences girls have as they complete journeys, earn badges, sell cookies, go on exciting trips, explore the outdoors and create Take Action Projects that make the world a better place. Along the way, girls also build their confidence, and are more likely to seek out and solve challenges on their own. Girls can join a troop based on geographic location and grade level. Girl Scouts are organized by troops that pass through six grade-specific levels: Daisies (kindergarten), Brownies (grades 1-3), Juniors (grades 4-5), Cadettes (grades 6-8), Seniors (grades 9-10) and Ambassadors (grades 11-12). If a troop is not available in your community, girls may still join GSNC by registering and taking advantage of Council-wide offerings and other opportunities. As the largest girl leadership organization in the United States, Girl Scout alums make up more than half of women leaders in business. Girl Scouts’ legacy is one of girls and women supporting one another and effecting change through civic engagement. At Girl Scouts she’ll discover who she is, what she’s passionate about and what she wants to achieve—both today and in the future. Join or volunteer at www.gsnc.org or contact Donna Rivera-Downey at 516-741-2550. —Girl Scouts of Nassau County
10
10B SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1, 2019 • CAMPS & SCHOOLS
FULL RUN
HALL OF FAME
Joe Lapchick Character Award Winners
BY MARCO SCHADEN mschaden@antonmediagroup.com
T
he Joe Lapchick Character Award Foundation had its annual luncheon on Sept. 20 at the Yale Club in New York City. They presented three new honorees as the winners of this year’s Character Award; broadcaster Verne Lundquist, University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach Chris Dailey and former Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bobby Cremins. Founded in 2008, the Character Award is given to those in the college basketball realm who demonstrate honorable character, like former St. John’s and New York Knicks Head Coach Joe Lapchick. Lapchick was the premier center of his time in the 1920s and 30s, playing for the Original Celtics in New York City. After his playing career, he coached St. John’s from 193647 and 1956-65, winning Coach of the Year twice and the NIT four times, then considered to be the national championship unlike in present day. Between his two stints at St. John’s came his eight consecutive winning seasons with the New York Knicks where he took them to the NBA Finals three straight years finished with a 326-247 record. He also signed Nathaniel “Sweetwater” Clifton to the Knicks, one of the first African-American players in the NBA. “[The players] all revered him, all respected him,” St. John’s alum Kevin Reed, who helped in putting a stature of Lapchick in front of Carnesecca Arena, said. “His reputation in New York, he was the dean of college coaches. Incredibly well-respected
Joe Lapchick was the premier center of his era before becoming head coach of St. John’s and the New York Knicks.
From left: Chairman Jim McTighe, Chris Dailey and Geno Auriemma
An Education Where Children Thrive Under the Guidance of Great Teachers in an Environment that Stimulates Creativity and Individual Potential!
• A proven system celebrating over 100 years of practice, research and worldwide recognition • Our fully equipped spacious classrooms offer the most enriched curriculum available for 18 months - 6 years. • Fully affiliated with the American Montessori Society since 1998. • Early drop-off and extended day available.
354 Lakeville Road • Great Neck, NY • 516-466-8422 Visit our website: www.CMSGN.com 196654 B
From left: Chairmen Jim McTighe, Bobby Cremins and John Roche
From left: Verne Lundquist, Chairmen Jim McTighe and Bill Raftery (Photos by Mary McTighe) and they all looked up to him.” Lundquist, a veteran broadcaster of golf, college basketball and football, was the first to receive his award. He was introduced by his friend and broadcast partner Bill Raftery. “Verne has accomplished so much,” Raftery said. “One of my favorite human beings, he has time for everybody. He shares his wit and knowledge. Extraordinary people, of which he is, have the ability to connect and get the gratitude for what he’s doing. He’s content, but is always ready for the call.” “I am so honored by this,” Lundquist said. “I almost don’t have the ability to express it. When I got the call from [Joe
Lapchick Character Award Foundation Chairman] Jim McTighe saying ‘the Lapchick Award would like to honor you with Bobby Cremins and Chris Daily.’ I knew what it stood for and what it represented.” UConn Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach Chris Dailey has been with the school and Head Coach Geno Auriemma for 33 years. They have won 11 national championships together and Auriemma introduced Dailey for the award. “What this award is all about has nothing to do with recruiting, does not say anything about X’s and O’s,” Auriemma said. “The thing that everybody talks about when they meet Chris is the integrity she brings to everything that she does, the loyalty that she has for her friends, her family, her coworkers, her athletes that she is responsible for and the passion that she brings to her life. If Chris Dailey was not my assistant, none of what has happened at Connecticut would be even remotely possible. No one deserves this award more than Chris does.” “[The award is] a reflection of so many people that have been in your life, that have impacted you, to be honored with an award like the Joe Lapchick Award,” Dailey said. “It means a lot because of the people that were the past recipients, I recognize them and I know the excellence they stand for. Just to be in that group is an amazing accomplishment and award.” Bobby Cremins was known as one of the top recruiters in college basketball. This was evident by the quick turnarounds of his programs at Applachian St. and Georgia Tech; the season before he was hired, Georgia Tech went 4-23 and went winless in the ACC. He coached there for 19 years and retired in 2000 after winning the Naismith College Coach of the Year in 1990 and posting a 354-237 record at the school. “I want to thank the committee for this very prestigious award,” Cremins said. “Coach Lapchick was a true pioneer of our game, as a player and coach. He was the son of Czech immigrants, he had to go to work to help his family rather than go to college, but he kept playing basketball. It’s great that we continue to honor his legacy and I’m very proud to be a part of it.”