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Confident kids do better in class

By Diane Schlindwein

Summer is waning and you've been out shopping for new shoes, clothes and backpacks. The school supplies are labeled, packed up and ready to go — but what about your kids? Chances are most children and teens are feeling a bit anxious about going back to class. Will math be more difficult this year? Will I fit in? What if someone tries to bully me? As a parent, it is your job to help your youngster study hard, stand up to adversity and, most of all, feel confident that he or she will succeed and do well in school. Keeping in mind that parents want their offspring to have a positive approach to education, here's what a few professionals have to say about building confidence in children as the new school year gets under way. Ask your children for their advice, instructs Rabbi Roger E. Herst, the author of "A Simple Formula for Raising Happy Children." "This is an exercise to encourage independent thought," he says. "Asking children for their advice lets them know you care about and respect their perspective, which tells them their voice matters. It also lets them know they are responsible for their opinions, which have impact on the real world, and not just in their minds." Our kids are amazing and it is important that they understand that, says veteran psychologist Dr. Sherrie Campbell. "They are amazing just because they are. They don't have to do anything to be amazing," she says. "They are a gift, deserve to be loved and treasured and need to be disciplined to think and believe in their own greatness. When we see them start having low self-esteem we must remind them nothing can stand the way of their greatness." Children need to know that they are both smart and significant, says Campbell, the author of "Loving Yourself: The Mastery of

Being Your Own Person." "When we raise our children, we must raise them to see, believe in and use their intelligence. When our children hear they are smart, and we find every opportunity to reflect this to them through their own actions, we help them to believe it about themselves. When they believe they are smart they behave smartly, perform smartly, communicate intelligently and they make wiser choices." "Your child needs to learn how to deal with life on his or her own terms," says Dr. George S. Glass, co-author of "The Overparenting Epidemic." "Circumstances change, communication varies and children respond differently as they grow older. This means that all of us will continue making mistakes. "Let your kids fail, beginning with the first time they fall down on the playground," he says. "They need to learn early on that life is full of bumps and bruises, and that they have the wherewithal to overcome them." "No one is perfect and having confidence doesn't come as a result of being perfect," says Campbell. "Confidence comes from learning to love themselves in their not-soperfect moments." They also need to be powerful, she adds. "It won't matter what people say about them because they know what they think of themselves." Still sometimes mistakes are a good thing, concludes Glass. Rough spots help children gain the confidence needed to succeed first in school and then, later in life. "Work with your kids on how they can learn from their mistakes," he instructs. Finally, be sure to let them take pride in their schoolwork and their creations, even if you think that they should be "better" or that you should help out. "It's their science fair," says Glass. "You had yours." n

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What to expect for the 2018-2019 school year

By The Herald Staff

As another school year approaches, administrators and faculty prepare to welcome students back with great expectations. Once again, here's the Herald’s annual look at what’s ahead for the new school year.

Bellmore-Merrick goes back to school

Means school is almost back in session, and that means the Bellmore-Merrick High School District, including the Kennedy, Calhoun and Mepham high schools, is ready with enhanced programs and resources available for students. Those looking to perform can join the Calhoun On Tour group, which puts on various plays every year; seniors who want valuable career experience can join the Senior Experience program, which offers internships and learning opportunities for young soon-tobe graduates wanting to experience the working world. Students intern for local companies and get hands-on job experience in a field of their interest. The Herald, in fact, has been the home for Senior Experience internships in the past, including this past summer. Mental health is also a primary focus of the district this year. All schools in New York must follow a law that went into effect July 1 that requires mental health education, including helping students to understand emotional and mental wellness and when to seek help for themselves or others. The district’s assistant superintendent, Michael Harrington, says they are already ahead of the curve. “Our district is taking a step further than a lot of others,” he said over the summer, “and the social-emotional well-being of our students has become a top priority.” Harrington explained that the high schools’ health curriculum was revised last year to include education about mental health for students, and guidance counselor and mental health teams are being expanded to reach more students. After-school wellness centers will also be open once a week throughout the district for any student needing help. The high schools are not the only schools following a mental health focus, though. “Our mental health team pushes into classrooms on a weekly basis to further teach and reinforce mental health and appropriate coping mechanisms,” said Bellmore Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Joanne Dacek in a statement. “Also, our mental health team works extensively with parents, families and students to promote overall well-being.” The North Bellmore School District does the same with their Prevention Department which educates students and exceeds the requirements of the new law. Two new prevention workers come with social work and school counselor certifications, and they assist students during lunch time programs. The topics for the programs include self-esteem building, improving coping mechanisms, increasing insight and building relationship skills. Merrick School District Superintendent Dominick Palma also notes that his district meets a large portion of the requirements of the new law. Additionally, the Bellmore-Merrick Central district was named among the top 100 public

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Calhoun High School will be providing many outlets for their students this year, including the popular Calhoun On Tour Company. school systems in the nation, ranking at 94. The report was compiled by Niche and is based on academics, parent, teacher and student satisfaction, culture and diversity and resource availability.

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Gerard Owenburg takes the helm at John F. Kennedy High School. Gerard Owenburg, the former assistant principal at John F. Kennedy High School will be stepping up to fill the shoes of retired longtime principal Lorraine Poppe. Owenburg is far from a new face around the school, having served as assistant principal for 10 years. However, Owenburg said that his first year as principal at Kennedy will be marked by a number of new and exciting programs and opportunities for students. The high school’s library is undergoing a complete renovation, in part due to a donation left behind by beloved former teacher Michael Dubin, who died last year. The new library will feature a new aesthetic, as well as major technology upgrades, including a classroom designed with small group instruction and technology in mind. In addition, the school will soon have its own “innovation lab,” where students can work on their own pet projects using the latest technolPublisher StuaRt RIChneR

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East Meadow brings in new faces, new programs this fall

The East Meadow School District will be starting the 2018-19 school year with a focus on enhancing 21st-century education methods, bolstering student safety and increasing post-graduating preparation. The year will begin with the addition of 40 new personnel, including Jim Mendonis, the director of Social Studies and 21st Century Learning. Mendonis will oversee social studies courses, “gifted and talented” programs, eleVice President of Sales Rhonda glICKman

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around. I’m super excited for September and to meet everybody.” In addition to 21st-century learning, the district also has a goal of making its building as safe as possible. Starting Sept. 7, its Safety Task Force will begin meeting and developing plans to do just that. As introduced in the 2018-19 budget, the district is already hiring 11 additional security guards and installing an identification system for students and a visitor-monitoring system. The district also joined the Nassau County Police Department’s Rave Mobile Safety system, allowing police to respond more efficiently in response to an active-shooter situation. The district is also still vetting candidates to fill a new guidance director position involving multiple roles throughout the district. Superintendent Kenneth Card explained that this person would prepare students for either college or alternative routes, such as vocational training. “One thing we should be mindful of is that not everybody wants to go to college,” he said. “But they should all have the option to.” The guidance director would also pilot a mentalhealth education program that will begin with sixth-grade students.

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Wantagh schools will be introducing courses and programs, along with new faculty members when school resumes shortly. High School students can choose from courses that explore a range of topics, including 3D Art, which teaches students to use additive and subtractive sculptural techniques to build artistic and creative confidence, according to the Wantagh High School Curriculum Guide. Other offerings Audio Engineering and Music, a hands-on course teaching students to create, edit, and manipulate MIDI files to create finished MIDI sequences; Multimedia Productions; AP Psychology; Grade 12 Regents English Foundations; and Recording Studio. The Advanced Placement Capstone Program is also now fully operational with a two-year sequence. The innovative program helps high school sophomores and juniors develop the critical skills needed to succeed in

college and in a future career. Students will take AP Seminar in 10th Grade and AP Research in 11th Grade. The Middle School will see the addition of a computer-coding course, offered to sixth graders. Applied Engineering, a one semester, project based elective course that exposes students to engineering technologies will be available to eight graders. Sixth Grade Teaming will be reconstructed to include a new block schedule. The new schedule will include more interactive science laboratory time as well as a reading and writing workshop. These new additions allow for more student-centered learning, according to the district. The Chromebook initiative, a program that gives Chromebooks to sixth through eighth graders, will now include ninth grade students. Also, for a second year, the PreVenture program, which identifies students who are at risk for mental illness and substance abuse, is in practice in Wantagh schools. Marc Ferris, assistant superintendent for instruction said the program implements interventions in 8th grade that will have a long-term impact on student decision-making and mental wellbeing as they progress through their high school years. “We are confident that our district will realize the same success as other districts that have implemented the program, positively impacting the mental health and decisionmaking of students,” Ferris said. New faculty members have also been added to Wantagh High School and Middle School: Social Worker Nicole Braitwaithe and Director of Facilities and Transportation, Thomas Fucci. Wantagh Elementary School also welcomes new faculty members for K-5: STEAM Director Scott Jackson; Humanities and Literacy Director Ryan Aliperti and Guidance Counselor Donna Shulman. A new mathematics program, Go Math!, will also be added for K-5.

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Seaford Middle School Assistant Principal Lisa Dunn joined students who received their new laptops on June 19

Meanwhile, incoming 7th and 10th grade students were given HP ProBook touchscreen laptops during the last week of school in June, to take home for the summer. The incoming 6th and 9th graders are set to receive their devices in September and students in all four grades will be able to take their computers between home and school. This will allow easy access to all of their assignments. Fifth grade students will have their own laptops to use in the classroom and the District will teach all students about the Microsoft 365 platform. Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Curriculum John Striffolino, said in June that this Personal Digital Learning Initiative will “enhance instruction and transform education.” Eventually, all students in the Middle and High school will have personal devices. Teachers have been receiving specialized training to enhance their laptop lessons for students and the District added a new position — executive director of instructional technology and STEM — and hired Tom Lynch to support the initiative. A new special education teacher, Michelle Bagliore, has been hired for Seaford Harbor School as well as a regular substitute, Danielle Leone. Also, a new district-wide physical therapist, Lisa Standwill, will be starting in September. n Reported by Andrew Garcia, Erik Hawkins, Brian Stieglitz, Alexandra Dieckmann, Eden Laikin

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When kids arrive home from school, is it wisest to make them sit down and dive right into their homework before playtime begins, or should they be allowed to play first and work later? As a parent, it's important for you to weigh both options and then decide what works best for your children. "Generally speaking, homework should be delayed until there has been some respite time after school to allow the brain a 'vacation' before beginning homework," says Jennifer Little, Ph.D., founder of ParentsTeachKids.com. Just like you need to decompress after a long workday before you're motivated to undertake household cleaning and tasks, students often need a breather before the next to-dos must be done. Plus, according to Dr. Maureen Taylor, who has master's degrees in secondary and special education and has been a teacher for almost 40 years, "Playing after homework can drive a child to work faster at the risk of their work." Allowing children a set amount of playtime before homework is what "educators used to call 'shaking out the cobwebs,'" says Taylor. "Today we call it 'giving the child time to breathe and to process his day.'" Children, after all, have bad days, too. They may be stressed over an impending test or still feeling the sting of a negative comment from one of their peers. Quality free time lets them enter the "safe zone" of home and relax and unwind. "Students' brains require a shift from the pressures of school to the relative calmness of home," says Taylor. Taylor also brings up a valid point affecting your children's energy levels and abilities to focus on homework: "Keep in mind that in larger schools, some children eat lunch at 10:30 and end their day at 3." Kids may be low on energy simply because they haven't had a nutritious meal or snack in more than four hours. They couldn't possibly focus well on homework while low on fuel. So a healthy snack upon their return home is a must, no matter what your homework/play arrangement is.

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