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A Year-Round College-Planning Calendar BOCES Appoints For Parents And Prospective Students New LIHSA BY NATHANIEL SILLIN
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Preparing your kids for college isn’t just about the money you’ve put aside for tuition, room and board. It’s about making deadlines, making the right choices and making sure your teen has the proper life and money skills to make college a success. Consider a college-planning calendar you and your university-bound student can follow. Here are some seasonal activities to consider adding to yours:
affording college and strategies to secure grants and scholarships. Resources like www.finaid.org and www.edvisors. com are good resources for ways to afford college, but it also helps to have face-to-face expertise. Start evaluating potential schools with your teen. The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and
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No matter how you’ve prepared financially for your teen’s college education, kick off the year with a visit to a qualified financial and tax professional. You might also consider paying for a separate advisory session for your teen so they know how to handle money before they leave for college. January is also a good month to learn about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov), as it’s best to fill out the form right after Jan. 1 to avoid missing out on available federal and state aid going into your teen’s freshman year (www.fafsa.ed.gov/deadlines. htm). That first FAFSA filing will give you an idea of what your Effective Family Contribution (EFC) (www. practicalmoneyskills.com/collegeaid) will be. Consult trusted friends and family members for their advice on
your teen to contribute some part of their earnings or savings for future college costs, it’s worthwhile to review earning, spending, budgeting, tax and savings fundamentals they’ll need to manage money in school. Also, if your teen hasn’t been exposed to banking on a regular basis, it’s time. Work with them to compare fees and services on various checking and savings accounts, and consider whether it might be wise for you to bank with the same institution to allow for easier transfer of necessary funds from your account to theirs. Also encourage them to find an organized way of keeping track of their finances on paper, on computer or online (www. mint.com).
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Transparency Center (www.collegecost. ed.gov) features a range of calculators and resources to help you narrow down school choices with the chance for your teen to secure the most scholarships and grants—money that doesn’t have to be paid back.
Spring
Springtime is a good season to start talking about summer jobs and internships (www.practicalmoneyskills. com/summerjob) that will make for a more attractive college application. Internship application periods may be year-round with many deadlines happening in the fall. If you are expecting
Summer is a time for fun, but it’s also a good time to research potential schools and scholarship programs, and even take a quick campus tour. The U.S. Department of Education’s scholarship site (www.studentaid. ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/ finding-scholarships) offers basic guidance in finding such money, and local companies and organizations—including places where your teen can work or intern—may offer local awards. If your teen is heading into their senior year, the fall is going to be busy. Get admissions test dates and college admissions deadlines down on your calendar as soon as possible. Also
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The newest addition to the faculty of the Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) is Chris Scher. “Chris has tremendous potential for success,” said LIHSA Interim Principal Jack Lenson. “His enthusiasm, knowledge and diverse skill set are an ideal combination for an educator. He is a team player who works well with colleagues and he has a strong rapport with his students; they’re drawn to him. I believe that Chris has the ability to attract additional interest to the music program and to help us build it into the future.” He has taught guitar at the Rock Underground in Commack, saxophone at the Knox School in St. James and general music at Gil Breines Music in Deer Park. He will also direct the classical instrumental ensemble, drawing from his background as music director for the Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center and classical guitar director for the TriCommunity Youth Agency in Huntington. LIHSA is located at 239 Cold Spring Rd., in Syosset.
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curiosity, intellectual integrity and creativity. They also learn to resolve conflicts peacefully through purposeful listening. Students explore and embrace cultural, religious, personal and economic diversity through studies of their local and global communities, and through the daily interactions with peers who are both similar and different from one another. Through active service learning experiences in their own communities and around the globe, students develop a sense of responsibility as stewards of the earth, and caring citizens of the world. Call us to arrange a tour. See the learning in action, feel the joy.
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Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano invites school nurses and administrators to an Overdose Prevention Workshop entitled “Schools in the Know,� to learn lifesaving techniques related to heroin and pain pill misuse. Attendees will learn about current drug use trends among school-aged individuals and how to recognize and prevent an opiate overdose death. Free Narcan kits will be provided to attendees and their respective school districts at the workshop. Mangano stated, “I encourage school personnel to take advantage of this opportunity that could save students’ lives. The rise in substance use among our youth and the increasing number of unintentional overdoses, here and nationwide, demonstrates the need for communities to work together to solve substance abuse problems.� The State Education Department ruled in August 2015 that school nurses who are “medically trained� can participate and administer Narcan without liability. School districts also have the ability to maintain shared Narcan kits in each school district. Narcan has been used by paramedics and emergency room doctors for decades to save lives. A 2006 State law allows citizens to administer Narcan in an attempt to save a life without fear of liability. Nassau County has already provided Narcan training for nearly 6,000 people since 2012. At least two dozen trainees have used that knowledge—and the Narcan kit they were given—to revive someone overdosing on heroin or painkillers and save their lives. Narcan is administered through a nasal spray, and is provided at no charge to
trainees over the age of 18. At least 190 Nassau residents died from Heroin and prescription painkillers in 2014 (final statistics for 2015 are not yet available). The workshop, presented by the Education & Prevention Subcommittee of the Nassau County Heroin Prevention Task Force (HPTF) will be held Friday, March 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Molloy College’s East Farmingdale campus at 7180 Republic Airport in Farmingdale. The $10 per person includes continuing education credits for CASACs and social workers, provided by the Nassau County Department of Human Services. School nurses and administrators must preregister online at www.surveymonkey. com/r/SCHOOLSINTHEKNOW. The “Schools in the Know� seminar begins with registration at 8 a.m., followed by a program at 8:30 a.m. The breakfast seminar includes speakers with personal experience with heroin and opiate use disorder, and an overview of the epidemic statistics and trends. This seminar includes an overview of resources and services available, opiate overdose reversal training and distribution of Narcan kits. For information, contact Eden Laikin at 516-571-6105. The Heroin Prevention Task Force is co-chaired by Mangano and Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas. Visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/ overdose for dates and locations of upcoming public overdose prevention seminars, or call 516-571-6105. To schedule a Narcan training session in your community contact David Hymowitz at 516-227-7023.
YEAR PLAN from page 11A
during their junior year on their ACT or SAT test, whichever they are encouraged to take. Get your student to check directly with the colleges of their choice to see which tests they require. Finally, the closer your teen gets to freshman year, the more specific the dates on the calendar become. For college-bound seniors, fall is the time for narrowing down college choices after visits, interviews or auditions so applications can be sent. Once acceptance letters arrive, it’s time for parents and teens to evaluate financial aid packages. Bottom line: Creating a college-planning calendar can help you and your teen target desired schools, learn about money management and break down funding obstacles. Set it up as early as possible. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs.
budget for college application fees as well as fees for admissions prep tests and the main SAT or ACT tests (more on that below), which may cost well in excess of $50 based on which test—or tests—your teen needs to take.
Fall
Fall is the season for college admissions tests, but for students with extra time before graduation, it’s also the season for test prep (www.usnews. com/education/best-colleges/testprep). Higher-scoring students on such achievement tests generally are in a better position for admissions or certain types of financial aid. Highschool sophomores take the PSAT as a primary qualification for National Merit Scholarships, but it also gives an early indication of how students may do
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Governor Announces Application For Carey Gabay Scholarship Program
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Carey Gabay scholarships will help other young people change the world through public service. Carey proved that when given the opportunity to succeed, anything is possible. So I encourage eligible students to apply for these scholarships and help us continue to build a better state for all.” Gabay grew up living in public housing and attending public school in the Bronx. After a successful high
school career, he went on to graduate from Harvard University and Harvard Law School. He had a longstanding commitment to public service and giving back to those around him, and while at Harvard University, he ran to become the president of his undergraduate student body. More recently, he worked tirelessly in public service, first as an assistant counsel to Cuomo and later as first deputy counsel for the Empire State Development Corporation. The Carey Gabay Scholarship
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Program will annually award full-ride scholarships to five students to attend four-year SUNY colleges beginning in the 2016-17 school year. These scholarships will cover all costs of attendance, including tuition, room and board, college fees, books and supplies, and transportation and personal expenses. Applications are available here, and are due on March 15, 2016. Visit www.suny.edu/smarttrack/ types-of-financial-aid/scholarships for more information.
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The State University of New York (SUNY) is now accepting applications for the Carey Gabay Scholarship Program. This scholarship honors Carey Gabay, an attorney and public servant who was tragically killed as an innocent victim of gun violence earlier this fall at the age of 43. This program will provide full-ride scholarships to five incoming SUNY students who exemplify Gabay’s commitment to social justice, leadership and mentoring, as well as his personal story of succeeding academically despite having an economically disadvantaged background. “Carey was the perfect example of how hard work and service to others can make a difference in life. He could have done anything and yet, he chose to take his success and use it to give back to his community,” said Governor Andrew Cuomo. “We remember Carey in the work that we do every day to improve the lives of New Yorkers, and we hope that these
CAMPS & SCHOOLS • JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 2, 2016
‘Duralife Unlocker Challenge’ Competition Opens
Scranton Products, a leading manufacturer of school hallway and gym lockers, has launched “The Duralife Unlocker Challenge,” a national video competition open to high school and middle school students. The challenge gives students and their budget-strapped schools a chance to win up to $80,000 in exceptional quality Duralife hallway lockers as well as college scholarships. Beyond beautifying and upgrading their schools and providing funds for college, the competition has another lofty goal: students are asked to explore the theme of inclusivity in their original videos. Using the theme “Through the Locker Door,” the videos ask why inclusivity is important for more positive school environment and how it applies later in life. “We know the issues facing schools today,” said David Casal, director of sales administration of Scranton Products. “The goal is to empower students to think inclusively and help unlock their potential for collaboration, creativity and social interaction.” In addition to creating an enriching team-building experience for students, the Duralife Unlocker Challenge video competition provides
and $5,000 in scholarships • 3rd Prize: $5,000 worth of lockers and $2,500 in scholarships In January, student teams are encouraged to work with a teacher/ adviser to begin planning and producing the video. The video file and required release forms can then be uploaded to the contest video submission page. Once the video is posted, the general public—including students, friends, family and the school community—can vote on the videos, which are then narrowed down to three finalists. “We are committed to education and know that lockers are very personalized spaces for students,” Casal said. “We are thrilled to be able to contribute Duralife lockers and scholarship funds to the winners, as well as help spread the inclusivity message throughout schools nationwide.” The program runs from January to March 2016. Visit www. unlockerchallenge.com for details about how to submit the video. schools with the opportunity to win free lockers and scholarships in three prize levels, including: • 1st Prize: $50,000 worth of lockers and $7,500 in scholarships • 2nd Prize: $10,000 worth of lockers
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LATCP’s Day Of Inclusive Fun On Feb. 21 At Hofstra
Let All The Children Play (LATCP) and the Hofstra University Athletics Department are working together to give all children a day of activity, fun and inclusion. On Sunday, Feb. 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m., Hofstra’s athletes will run free field hockey, soccer and volleyball clinics for all children and young adults, with and without disabilities. To extend the fun, all participants and their families are invited to join LATCP at the Mack
Sports Complex to watch Hofstra Pride’s Men’s Basketball Team play against Northeastern University at 2 p.m. Tickets for participants of the sports clinics are complimentary, courtesy of Hofstra (family and friends of participants are only $5 each). Visit www.latcp.org for the registration link. Email Michelle Licata at MichelleL@latcp.org for more information and to find out how to become a sponsor for this event.
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and participate in a conversation without interrupting, among other abilities. It is difficult for learning to take place when children have difficulty getting along with each
Student Essay Winners Honored At Scholarship Luncheon BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF
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Each year, awards are presented to student honorees that espouse the philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and emulate his work in “building bridges” and generating unity among diverse populations. Since the Birthday Celebration Committee in Nassau County was established, more than $280,000 in privately-sponsored scholarships have been awarded to the bright, talented, deserving youth of the county. “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an incredible man and leader whose insight helped to create a new understanding of universal peace and humanity in our society,” said Mangano. “On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day we commemorate the spirit of freedom, equality and dignity of all races. Together, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and remember the difference we can make in our local communities by exemplifying the qualities of compassion and brotherhood, thereby developing more harmonious relations among all people.”
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and Comptroller George Maragos recently honored winners of a youth essay scholarship contest at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 31st Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon. Visit www.ncmlk.org to learn more about the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Committee of Nassau County, Inc.
other—or can’t sit still long enough to listen to a story being read. Also on the list: pre-reading skills; everyday skills, such as using the bathroom by themselves; and being able to
identify numbers and colors. The Long Island Pre-K Initiative survey was conducted in the spring of 2015. The teachers came from the following 10 school districts: Amityville, Franklin Square, Harborfields, Levittown, Long Beach, Middle Country, North Merrick, Valley Stream #13, Uniondale and Wyandanch. Some survey questions were based on an earlier survey of teachers in Westbury that was conducted by The Early Years Institute. The Long Island Pre-K Initiative is a grant-funded project that seeks to strengthen relationships between school districts and community-based organizations, and to share information about research, policy and best practices for early learning. Administered by Nassau BOCES, it is supported by expertise from The Early Years Institute and funds from the Rauch and Hagedorn Foundations. Its partners are the Eastern and Western Suffolk BOCES and the Child Care Councils of Nassau and Suffolk.
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At this time of year, parents are registering their four-year-olds for kindergarten in the fall. They may be asking themselves, “Will my child be ready?” Answers to that question can be found in a one-page handout from the Long Island Pre-K Initiative. This free resource lists the top 20 skills that kindergarten teachers expect on the first day of school. It can be downloaded from the grant-funded program’s website (www. nassauboces.org/pre-k) and is available in Spanish, Urdu, Turkish, Chinese and Haitian-Creole, as well as in English. “We surveyed more than 100 kindergarten teachers from 10 Long Island school districts,” said Lucinda Hurley, executive director of the Nassau BOCES Department of Strategic Initiatives and administrator for the Long Island Pre-K Initiative. “And there was clear agreement. What educators call ‘social-emotional skills’ are very important.” That means that kindergarteners should be able to share and take turns, express their feelings in words
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