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The Bottazzi School of Music World Renowned Professional Instruction In:
Piano | Strings | Winds | Voice An acknowledged treasure in the metropolitan area, the Pinault School of Music was founded in New York in 1968 by Dr. Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi and Dr. Bruno Giulio Bottazzi. Located in Manhasset with branches in Queens, Manhattan and Hoboken, the school has a student body of over 200, with ages ranging from 3 to 80. All are taught in the traditional European schooling. Graduates, representing the finest musicians in the area, are winners of numerous competitions and have successful careers spanning the globe. The Botazzi School presents several solo recitals, plus nineteen annual recitals including venues such as Steinway Hall, the Goethe Institute, Tanglewood and Carnegie Hall.
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How To Lift A Child’s Self-Esteem
Stay In Shape While Staying Indoors BY JOE SCOTCHIE
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As reported elsewhere in this section, physical activity is vital to the development of young people. It keeps them away from the television set, the computer screen and too many trips to the refrigerator. Physical activity is also essential to successful learning. Young people at normal weight levels generally have more active minds. Fortunately, Nassau County is full of training gyms for young people to get in shape and stay there, however strenuous that may be. The New York Sports Academy in Oyster Bay offers numerous sports activities to young children, including basketball, baseball and soccer, all of them taught by experienced instructors. The academy is at Bay Avenue, Oyster Bay. Call 516-922-1439. “The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.” That famous comment by Vince Lombardi is a motto for Joe Donovan’s Personal Training and Boxing Instruction gym in Lynbrook. The gym provides instruction in the Sweet Science, boxing and personal training programs designed to burn fat, build muscle, increase endurance and enhance speed and agility. The gym is at 75 Sunset Ave., Lynbrook. Call 516-582-7256. The Sports Performance Group in Rockville Centre offers a most strenuous training schedule, but also one that has been successful beyond the goal of just staying in shape. This program, for
athletes looking to reach “elite levels,” includes the 10,000-hour rule, which translates into hours of practice a day. According to Sports Performance officials, a long-term commitment to practice and training is required to produce elite players/athletes in all sports. The athletes who excel in this group are not only committed to excelling
this year but show an unending ability to work toward excellence over time. This program is about more than just staying active; however, it has been beneficial to those who are committed to its regiment. Coach Jude Massillon, an accomplished ex-collegiate and professional athlete, is the premier “king-maker” Sports Performance Coach and one of only two Nike-rated trainers in the New York metropolitan area. Massillon institutes training and dietary standards, prepares rehabilitation programs and creates injury treatment strategies for 19 Olympic track and field athletes. He has
trained athletes such as world and Olympic champion Ezekiel Kemboi, world athletics final winner Michael Blackwood, NBA players Charlie Ward and Marcus Camby and NFL players Simeon Rice, Kevin Hardy, Eric Berry, Julius Peppers and Lamar Houston. Massillon is the former owner of ProPrep Football, where he successfully placed 43 players in the first round of the NFL draft over a 10-year period. The Sports Performance Group is at 40 Maple Ave., Rockville Centre. Call 917-545-7099. Finally, Nassau County is chock full of training programs for special needs youth, including such programs as Be The Best Sport in Port Washington, My Shine Program in Melville, Gymnastique in Syosset and the East Meadow Baseball/Softball Association in East Meadow. Be The Best Sport allows adolescents to learn the basics of all sports through a hands-on multi-sensory approach. It is at 30 Beechwood Ave. in Port Washington. Call 516-453-0990. My Shine Program introduces youngsters to the world of horse riding through group lessons, riding, grooming, tacking and games on horseback. It is at the Sweet Hills Riding Center in Melville. Call 516-551-1491. The East Meadow Baseball/Softball Association is a similarly ambitious program, one that includes top baseball and softball players from other leagues to act as “buddies” to special needs students as they learn America’s National Pastime. It is at 30 Merrick Ave., East Meadow. Call 516-794-8965.
It doesn’t take long for children to develop positive or negative feelings about themselves. A recently-published study by researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences concluded that children have strong positive or negative self-esteem by age 5. Great news for those who feel positive; not so good for those who suffer from a more negative personal view. But parents know that even well-adjusted children can have moments of doubt about their appearance, their intelligence or their ability to make friends. “Who hasn’t felt like less than adequate at some point in our lives,” said Cathy Miller, a former foster mother who now serves as national spokeswoman for the UglySnuglies line of educational stuffed animals that help children discover they don’t have to be perfect to be loved. “Being a foster parent taught me a true appreciation for how tender young people are and how easily and drastically their emotions can be damaged. I found that sometimes the simplest solutions can help children build strength, self-reliance and confidence,” Miller said. Whether it’s the successful feeling that comes from learning to read or the fears that are associated with being bullied at recess, children experience numerous positive and negative events that play a role in making them feel better or worse about themselves.
There are a number of ways adults can help children establish a positive self-esteem, Miller said, such as: • Praise them. Make sure when children do something well that you praise them for their good work. This can help their confidence and encourage them to do more. • Let them help. Even a preschooler can do a few simple chores around the house, such as carrying their dirty clothes to the hamper or picking up their toys. • Allow them to make choices. Does the child need a new pair of
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or most children, the shorter days of fall and winter limit time and opportunity for active, physical play. This is a problem, said Kashif Zaidi of The Little Gym of Roslyn, because current research indicates that physical activity is much more than simply fun and games; it is an important contributor to successful learning. Zaidi noted a recent study that set out to look at the health effects of excess body fat and inactivity in children discovered a link between physical activity and brain function. Researchers compared mental skills between active children and inactive children and found that, even among children of normal weight, active children did better on tests that involved skills like planning and paying attention. Zaidi said that these results are good news, because physical activity is something that families can take steps to boost by supplementing, if necessary, the physical education that their children receive during the school day. While studies like this one show that physical exercise can enhance a child’s ability to learn, the majority of parents who responded to a recent poll that National Public Radio conducted in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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it’s something the child will want to continue to do,” added Zaidi. “Parents of toddlers and preschoolers should also take note: making physical activity a ‘habit’ for your children at an early age may not only enhance your child’s potential to learn; it will also help lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy living.” The fun programs at The Little Gym of Roslyn help children ages four months to 12 years develop physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment. For more information visit www.thelittlegym.com or call 516-513-0600. The Little Gym of Roslyn is at 32 Glen Cove Rd. —Submitted by Grassroots Newswire
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physical activity. “This contradiction challenges parents of school age children to find a way to incorporate physical activity into their child’s day, outside of school,” said Zaidi. Families have a range of options to choose from to encourage their children to stay physically active. School or community-based sports programs provide children with an opportunity to grow both their physical and social skills. Some children thrive on specialized training in disciplines like gymnastics or dance and some children turn to neighborhood friends for active play. “The important thing is to choose a program that your child enjoys so that
St. Joseph’s College (SJC) has introduced SJC Online, the fully online learning community, which offers 15 online degree programs for students who are interested in earning an undergraduate or graduate degree, advanced certificate or dual degree online. “Over the last 15 years, SJC has developed more than 100 online courses for its current students, with an emphasis on expert instruction and innovative curriculum,” said
Mark Hessler, coordinator of innovative instruction and professor of history. “The new SJC Online will expand our educational mission to reach regional, national and international populations.” The new offerings will include programs designed for students with diverse interests, working experiences and educational backgrounds. For more information, contact the Long Island office at 631-687-4501.
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Endings And Beginnings At Children’s Museum Long Island Children’s Museum’s (LICM) will be saying hello and goodbye this week. The LICM is preparing for the departure of a popular traveling exhibit, “Once Upon a Time...Exploring the World of Fairy Tales”, as well as a holiday signaling the start of a new year. “Countdown to 12!”, the Museum’s annual “Noon” Year’s Eve celebration has become an annual tradition for many families on Long Island since it was launched in 2005. This year’s event has the theme “Sweet ‘16” and promises a sweet and tasty welcome for 2016. The LICM will be open on Monday, Dec. 28. The Museum will be closed on Friday, Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Day.
Princess Frog: A Musical Fairy Tale Sunday, Dec. 27, through Thursday, Dec. 31, at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mix three wild boys who happen to be princes, one frustrated (Queen) mother, three magic rocks and an enchanted frog, and you have the makings of a modern fairy tale; set to come to life on the LICM stage. Based on an Italian folktale, The Princess Frog has been re-created by Lena Pennino-Smith, author of last season’s break out family musical, Happy As Clams. This musical is a theatrical companion to our new exhibit, “Once Upon a Time...Exploring the World of Fairy Tales.” Bring the whole family for a full day of fun and laughter as you visit the gallery, then settle into the theater for the premiere of a new musical with a Long Island twist. Age: 3 and up. Fee: $9 with museum admission ($7 LICM members), $12 theater only.
Celebrating Kwanzaa Sunday, Dec. 27, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Do you like week-long celebrations? Kwanzaa is the time when many African-American families get together to give thanks and to enjoy the blessings of family. Join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and LICM to explore this holiday that celebrates AfricanAmerican culture. Get hands-on and learn about the rich traditions and the meaning behind Kwanzaa and make your own crafts to join in the festive fun. All ages. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).
Do You Want To Build a Snowman? Monday, Dec. 28, through Wednesday, Dec. 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. Use your imagination and help your creations come to life as you build your very own snowman with doilies and a variety of fun craft materials. Ages: 3 and up. Free with admission.
Countdown To Midnight Thursday, Dec. 31, from noon to 4 p.m. Join the LICM for its Sweet 2016 New Year’s party. Celebrate the New Year in the style of New York’s famous Times Square at this sweet-themed party. The day will be filled with fun activities, a ball drop and an extreme dance party. All ages. Free with museum admission.
Shiver Me Timbers! Sunday, Jan. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. Shiver me timbers, the seadogs are here. Come make an inspiring pirate activity and find out about the exciting pirate performances happening throughout the month. All ages. Free with museum admission.
Traveling Exhibit: Once Upon A Time...Exploring the World of Fairy Tales Through Sunday, Jan. 3 From an African jungle to a giant’s castle, visitors will step into largerthan-life pages of seven favorite fairy tales. Enter the exhibit via a magical portal into a fabulous storybook kingdom where children and their grownups learn the meaning and history of tales they’ve known all their lives and others that may be new to them. Journey deep into stories as you cross a wooden bridge in “Anansi and the Talking Melon,” play a harpsichord in “Beauty and the Beast,” try on a glass slipper in “Cinderella,” work at a cobblers bench in “The Elves and the Shoemaker,” climb a beanstalk in “Jack and the Beanstalk,” catch a wolf in “Lon Po Po” and crawl through a mole’s hole in “Thumbelina.” All ages. Free with museum admission. All activities will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800.
Usdan Visit And Information Event On Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts will hold its first visit and information event in the new year. Usdan officials said that for the first time, parents have the option to enroll their children online, at www.usdan.org/enroll. Those who prefer print enrollment can print the application off the web or have a form mailed to them. In addition, there will be Priority Renewal, a $100 tuition reduction for all programs—three, four and seven weeks—for enrollment through the priority deadline of Jan. 31, 2016. A Usdan on-site visit and information session at the 200-acre woodland campus at 185 Colonial Springs Rd.,
Wheatley Heights, is an excellent way to learn about the many summer programs and what makes them both fun and educational. The visit begins with a guided walk through the campus, introducing the music, art, dance, theater, writing, chess, nature and recreation departments. Usdan’s administrative leadership will share a few ideas about what shapes the Usdan program. They explain the enrollment process, and parents are then given a chance to talk in small groups, or individually, with the arts faculty and staff members. The visit ends with a self-guided walk and exploration of the grounds. Visit www.usdan.org/visitusdan. com to reserve a seat at the session.
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example the Unusual Unicorn. It comes with a built-in alarm clock, which makes learning to tell time a fun experience. “Unusual Unicorn also teaches
shoes? Are there two possibilities for dinner this evening? Letting a child make choices, when appropriate, can make them feel more self-reliant and valued. Miller grew up in a family with eight children and took on duties helping to care for her four youngest siblings. She says many people who raise children discover that a favorite toy, blanket or other object can help children feel more safe, secure—and, ultimately, better about themselves. “I think that’s one of the reasons children are drawn to such toys as teddy bears and UglySnuglies,” Miller said. “For generations, stuffed animals have played a role in making children feel less lonely and frightened when it’s time to turn off the light at bedtime. They can snuggle up with their ‘friend’ and the world doesn’t seem as scary.” Confidence is also important in improving self-esteem. That’s where the educational aspects of toys come in, Miller said, whether it’s the traditional Lincoln Logs that help stimulate children’s creativity, chemistry sets that allow them to experiment, or board games that teach them how to use strategy. “Even toys that look like a simple stuffed animal can have a number of educational benefits,” Miller said. “Take one of the UglySnuglies, for
responsibility as children learn to set the alarm themselves so they don’t get up late. This also teaches a life lesson about the importance of being on time.” Children are like us, she said. As they learn, their confidence builds and their self-esteem rises. “Because there is research showing our children’s self-esteem is being established even before they start school, shouldn’t we do all we can to make sure their self-esteem is positive?” Miller asked. “All children deserve to feel good about themselves and to feel confident as they go about their daily lives,” Miller concluded. “This not only allows them to be more productive youth, but arguably impacts the type of adult they will become.” —Submitted by News & Experts
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Nassau BOCES VP Elected Educators Join Nassau To Top School Board Post BOCES Doshi STEM Institute BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF
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Susan Bergtraum, vice president of the Nassau BOCES Board of Education, was elected president of the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) during its annual convention in October. She will take office on Jan. 1, 2016. “As school board members, we have tremendous responsibility for our students, schools and communities,” said Bergtraum. “We hire superintendents, set policies and allocate resources. We work hand-in-hand with administration and listen carefully to the recommendations and concerns of our professional educators. Ultimately, it is our job to enable them to fulfill their leadership roles as they guide their districts. School board leaders must keep the success of each and every student at the fore in their decision making, remembering always the promise of public education and the critical role it plays in the strength of our nation. The success of every one of our students is directly linked to our leadership.” Bergtraum, whose home district is the East Williston Union Free School District (UFSD), has been a member of NYSSBA’s Board of Directors since 2005, serving a number of roles and sitting on committees, such as executive, operations, and policy and bylaws. She was elected to the Nassau BOCES Board in 2006 and served on the East Williston UFSD’s board from 1991-2006, five of those years as president. “We are thrilled for Bergtraum and for NYSSBA,” said Nassau BOCES Board President Eric B. Schulz. “She has been a valued friend and colleague for many years and we know that she will provide excellent leadership for school districts throughout
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Susan Bergtraum New York State.” Bergtraum is a past president and vice president of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association (N-SSBA) and currently sits on N-SSBA’s executive, legislation and finance committees. She is the co-founder of and a trustee of the East Williston Education Foundation, as well as a trustee of the Wheatley Scholarship Fund. She sits on the Council for Prejudice Reduction’s Conference Planning Committee; an advisory board for the Suffolk Center on the Holocaust, Diversity and Human Understanding; and on the Nassau County Human Rights Commission advisory board for its student conference. In 2002, Bergtraum was awarded the Detective Joe Zito Memorial Award from the Council for Prejudice Reduction. In 2011, she received the Nassau BOCES Education Partner Award in recognition of her commitment to public education. Other awards include the Friends of Education Award, the Council of Administrators and Supervisors Award, the N-SSBA Presidential Award and the Long Island Crisis Center’s Person of the Year 2015 award.
Three new teachers were appointed this year to the faculty of the Nassau BOCES Doshi STEM Institute, Long Island’s first science-centered high school. Bruce Beck of Farmingdale is teaching advanced placement environmental science, principles of engineering and research; Paulette D’Alessio of West Babylon is teaching living environment at the honors level, introduction to engineering and research; and Derek Paolina of Baldwin is teaching advanced placement physics and research. The Nassau BOCES Doshi STEM Institute is a pioneering educational program for select students from across Long Island who have demonstrated an interest and aptitude for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The curriculum surpasses the New York State common core and offers
a challenging course of study in engineering, research, robotics, mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. Students are taught by dually certified instructors and work directly with scientists, technicians, engineers and industry leaders from world-famous institutions such as Brookhaven National and Cold Spring Harbor laboratories. “These three new teachers are a fine addition to our expert faculty,” said Nassau BOCES Doshi STEM Institute Principal Jack Lenson. “I’m extremely impressed with their respective skill sets. Each of them has demonstrated a desire to improve professionally and a willingness to collaborate. They see their collective purpose as mentoring and guiding their students to success, both in and out of the classroom. Our new faculty members will be invaluable in helping us to provide our students with a foundation for the future.”
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