Bts ii west

A

S P E C I A L

S U P P L E M E N T

O F

T H E

H E R A L D

C O M M U N I T Y

N E W S PA P E R S

S-1

NASSAU HERALD — August 27, 2015

August 27, 2015

Back-To-School

New Beginnings Schools in action

What to expect for the 2015-16 school year

A A

By THe Herald STaff

nother school year approaches. And, as always, administrators and faculty welcome students back with great expectations. Once again, here's the Herald’s annual look at what’s ahead for the new school year.

New leaders, new programs for Hewlett-Woodmere

A new superintendent and athletic director, plus seven new program initiatives, will kick off the new school year in HewlettWoodmere.

For the first time in five years, the HewlettWoodmere School District has a new superintendent. Ralph Marino Jr. officially replaced Dr. Joyce Bisso on July 1.

Marino brings with him nearly two dozen years of experience. Before coming to Hewlett-Woodmere he was the superintendent of the Horseheads Central School District; the middle and high school principal and the superintendent of the upstate Hunter-Tannersville School District; and, before that, the assistant middle school prin-

cipal and summer school principal in the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk School District. He also taught social studies and fourth grade.

Marino outlined why he chose to come to Hewlett-Woodmere. “Professionally, I welcomed the opportunity to join a high-performing district, one that offers vast opportunities for students, regardless of their interests,” he said. “On a personal level, HewlettWoodmere is a great place to raise my youngest child. My family is thrilled at the opportunity to live so close to both New York City and some of the best beaches on the East Coast.”

New initiatives

Seven new programs, five teachers and five teaching assistants have been added to help enhance the district.

The programs include Regents math lab

changes at the high school to create three lab sessions per six-day cycle; an outdoor environmental center at the middle school; integration of a co-teaching model for specialneeds students at the elementary schools; a music therapy program for special-education children; a summer program for English immersion; the addition of an assistant wrestling coach; and the creation of a cheerleading team at the middle school.

“This is an organic tool that will change and be maintained,” Hewlett-Woodmere Science Department Chairman Dr. Brian Terry said about the outdoor environmental center.

“This supports out of the classroom thinking.”

Viegas in for Malis

David Viegas succeeded the Director of Physical Education, Health, and Athletics, Jeff

Dr. Ralph Marino Jr. succeeded Dr. Joyce Bisso as HewlettWoodmere’s superintendent on July 1.

Courtesy Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools

Malis, as of July 1. Viegas served the Commack School District for 13 years as a physical education and health teacher and, most recently, as administrative dean of students at Commack High School.

During his tenure, he taught health and physical education and served as the lead teacher of health and physical education. In that role, he assisted the director in implementing secondary physical education for more than 2,400 students and supervised their academic athletic eligibility program.

“I look forward to bringing the benefit of my experiences to the District to enhance and build upon the excellent programs already in place,” Viegas said. “My goal is to provide students with positive experiences, both in the classroom and on the playing Continued on page S-3

Herald 1-2 pg RESOURCES:Layout 1 8/11/15 10:04 AM Page 1

Youth and stress

S-2

August 27, 2015 — NASSAU HERALD

Are kids too stressed out?

By Chelle Cordero

I

t seems that today's youths suffer from more stress than we remember as children, but that really shouldn't be a surprise.

Parents tend to over-schedule their kids so that they don't miss any opportunities.

Education is more competitive as reliance on scholarships becomes more important for many families. Terrorism over the past few years has changed our way of life; news reports tend to focus repetitively on graphic events, and access to news — both rumor and fact — leaves little room for escape.

Add these modern-day stressors to normal family situations, friendships, early puppy love, losses and other disappointments and our youth has to overcome more obstacles than ever before. During these stressful years, parents need to reassure their children that love and family security is not arbitrary; young children also fear the loss of care by parents if there is a significant crisis and need to know there is a chain of support if needed. Parents can remove unnecessary stressful situations from their everyday life and be an example of how to cope in healthy ways.

Preparation for life’s challenges

Unfortunately, we can't change the world, but we can help our kids by teaching them coping skills and preparing them to face life's challenges. Families need to schedule downtime now and then — even popular fun activities may not allow children to just "slow

down" and breathe. Children (and adults) need time to literally catch their breath, let the body rest and take time to replenish energy and receive necessary nourishment.

Nourishment should come in the various forms of food, sleep, exercise, spiritual/meditative time, friendship and emotional support. A healthy diet and sufficient sleep helps keep the body well. Even overly active children may not be getting the physical exercise their bodies need to grow and be strong. Healthy strength and stretching exercises should be encouraged. Children also need to know that people are allowed to make mistakes or not succeed at everything; not succeeding is NOT failure.

Never underestimate or dismiss a child's feelings. The younger the child the smaller his or her world is, and every supposed threat to that world is therefore magnified. What may seem minor to an adult can seem a major crisis to a child. Encourage conversation when your children have been exposed to bad news; use discussion openers that require more than one-word responses, and don't belittle fears or tears. Let your children know that you understand how they feel and maybe even relate without making yourself the spotlight. Avoid overprotecting your children from news reports, but do watch with them and discuss what they've seen. If a child has questions, answer them honestly, but don't provide an info-dump if it wasn't asked for.

EDUCATION MEMO

A place where imagination takes root and flourishes.

Hope – the gift of Catholic Schools A parent’s perspective

T

here are countless reasons why you should consider sending your children to Catholic school.

First; your children will receive a first-class education that will help them be successful in life. A 2010 study done by the Archdiocese of Baltimore concluded that over the course of their lifetimes, Catholic school graduates will earn over $225,000 more than their peers — but this is not the main reason why I send my kids to Catholic school.

A Catholic education educates the whole child — academically, emotionally, and spiritually — which has shown to have a synergistic, exponential effect on the child. At Cardinal Hayes High School in the South Bronx, 99 percent of their students graduate.

Children, who most likely would have fallen through society’s cracks, have gone on to Yale, Boston College, Villanova, and other top colleges.

This is one of my favorite statistics to cite, but this too is not the main reason I send my children to Catholic school.

By choosing Catholic school we work in partnership with the teachers, the pastor, and the administration towards building my children’s Faith.

My children will have twice the opportu-

We give children the foundation for success.

Advanced learning technologies, innovative math, reading, computer, and arts programs, and individualized instruction from highly skilled teachers inspire eager young minds at Long Island Catholic elementary schools. Your child also benefits from experiential educational programs whose real-world emphasis goes beyond traditional learning, challenging extracurricular activities that offer new growth opportunities, as well as our firm commitment to instilling the values of hard work and personal responsibility.

Learn how Catholic Elementary Schools give children the academic and social skills they need to succeed. Visit us online at www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org or call 516-678-5800 x 258.

787376

R e l i g i o u s Va l u e s • R e s o u r c e s • R e s u l t s

nity, at home and at school, to gain a strong knowledge and foundation of their Faith to fight off the empty falsehoods of the world.

My children will have twice the opportunity to catch the flame of their Faith and use it as a source of strength throughout the rest of their lives.

My children will have twice the opportunity to stand for a culture of life and have sacredly held beliefs that will guide them through the rest of their lives.

And going to Catholic School gives my children the best chance to develop into the Catholic adults that my wife and I hope and pray they become.

Catholic elementary schools offer a refuge from the secular world with a warm and loving environment that can only exist when children can learn freely about God. Pope Benedict XVI came to America in 2008 and called our Catholic schools “an outstanding apostolate of hope.” Hope. What a precious gift to our despaired world at this time.

Hope is the gift of Catholic schools.

Courtesy Diocese of Rockville Centre. This text of a parent’s speech, is available in its entity on the Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island Facebook page.

Education memos are supplied supplied by advertisers and are not written by the Herald editorial staff.

Looking ahead to a new school year

S-3

Continued from front

Standardized clothing

The Elementary School at the Broadway Campus will wear yellow or gold collared three-button long or short sleeve polo shirts with navy bottoms. Options include the skort — a pair of shorts with a flap across the front, back or both to give the appearance of a skirt — Bermuda shorts, capris or pants.

Lawrence Middle School at the Broadway Campus students will wear light blue tops with navy bottoms with the skort, Bermuda shorts, capris or pants option. A vest or sweater can also be worn to enhance the outfit district officials said. For all students jeans are not part of the uniform. Specific shoes and belts are not mandated.

“We think that having a uniform will make students feel part of the school family and school community,” Pedersen said.

Changes abound in Lawrence schools

The names of the buildings have changed; students from kindergarten through eighth grade will wear uniforms and pre-kindergartners and eighth graders also be aligned by grade level instead of geography when the Lawrence School District reopens next Thursday.

In addition, the district is completing a renovation/construction project that encompasses the high school and middle school buildings. The Number Five School in Cedarhurst is being leased the Shulamith School for at least this school year with an option for another year.

New building names

Renovation/construction Jeffrey Bessen/Herald

Lawrence School District parents checked out the uniform clothes their children will wear to school this year.

Number Two School. Also in Inwood, the school will be for first- and second-graders.

Third-, fourth- and fifth-graders will attend the Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway in what was the middle school. That building in Lawrence was originally built in the 1930s and was Lawrence High School before the

school in Cedarhurst was built in 1961. Rina Beach, the former Number Five School principal, returns to the building where she served as assistant principal.

Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus in the same building will consist of sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders. Willis Perry,

Approval of a referendum in April permitted Lawrence to use $5 million of the $8.5 million from the sale of the Number six School for construction and renovation projects at the high school and middle school.

Work was begun in December, funded by $250,000 from the district’s budget. The Transportation office was moved from the second floor of the middle school to space on the first floor with its own entrance and exit.

It’s previous space will be refurbished to be used as the administration office for elemenContinued on page S-4

We make math Wemake makesense. math make sense.

At Mathnasium, we believe that every child has the ability to be successful in math—it’s a matter of teaching the way that makes sense to them. When math makes sense,we kids excel—whether they’re far behind or eager At Mathnasium, believe that every child has the to get ahead.in math—it’s a matter of teaching ability to be successful the way that makes sense to them. When math makes sense, kids excel—whether they’re far behind or eager to get ahead.

Call us today for free trial!

Call us todayafor a free trial!Exp. 8/31/2015 Exp.8/31/2015 9/14/2015 Exp.

Mathnasium of [Location]

the Five Towns 516-569-1500000-000-0000of (0000) Mathnasium ofMathnasium [Location]

414 Central Avenue www.mathnasium.com/fivetowns 000-000-0000 (0000) mathnasium.com/location Cedarhurst, mathnasium.com/location

Address Line One

Address Line One Line Two Address Line Address Two

NY 11516

786533

With the district implementing its version of what is known as the Princeton Plan — structuring the schools by grade levels — three of Lawrence’s four remaining school buildings have been renamed.

The Number Four School is now the Lawrence Early Childhood Center at Number Four School.Headed by Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen, who has served as the principal of the Number Four School for the past three years, the Inwood school will house pre-k and kindergarten students.

Cindy Lee remains in charge of what is now known as the Lawrence Primary School at the

NASSAU HERALD FRANKLIN SQUARE/ELMONT — August 27, HERALD 2015 — August 27, 2015

who became the middle school principal in February of 2013, continues in that position.

fields, to help them develop and embrace healthy lifestyles that will last a lifetime.”

Looking ahead to a new school year

August 27, 2015 — NASSAU HERALD

Continued from page S-3

tary school.

At the middle school building suites for music, art, technology and home and careers will be constructed, along with the creation of 23 classrooms. In the high school, the guidance area will be become central office space and the main office and several classrooms will be expanded.

“We are on schedule and I am very excited about the days to come,” said Superintendent Gary Schall.

Lynbrook Public Schools are ready for the future

Lynbrook School District administrators and staff anticipate a productive year by continuing to serve students with innovative programs and initiatives.

The district has prioritized building a solid foundation in science, technology, engineering and math with its Summer STEM Academy and the sixth-grade One to World tablet program, which will expand this year to include seventh-graders. Each will have a personal device to use both at school and home.

At the elementary schools, the district will continue its math rotation model as well as the science lab kits, which were introduced last year, to encourage creative exploration of the sciences.

The high school internship program enables students to gain real-world experience in the workforce through local schoolbusiness partnerships. The transition coordinator will counsel students and parents pur-

suing a diploma through the CDOS program.

Lynbrook will now also have a boys swim team through a partnership with the Rockville Centre School District.

in architecture has been added and two new teachers hired to provide academic intervention services, replacing a previous approach provided by teaching assistants.

Initiatives reinforce high-level Academic and technology learning in East Rockaway enhancements in Malverne As the East Rockaway School District readies for the start of the school year, the staff is on target to continue in the district’s tradition of offering students educational programs that prepare them for college and careers.

This year the district is beginning a one-toone tablet initiative in grades five and nine, providing each child with a tablet to use in school and at home. Throughout the summer, teachers were trained in the principles of inquiry-centered instruction and how to set up their Google Classroom environments. They also learned to create, assign and monitor student work and will have an opportunity to share best practices thanks to a collaborative online environment created by library media specialist Petra Schoen. Teachers will meet with Schoen online and during their professional development hours throughout the year.

An advisory program for our seventh- and eighth-graders is being implemented top support academic programs while offering social and emotional support to students.

Other initiatives include the continuation of a revision to the middle school model and expanding the honors by achievement model to grade eight in English and social studies, and to grade seven in all core classes.

At the high school, a college-level course

The Malverne School District announced some exciting new developments for the 2015-16 school year, starting with a new school board president, John Tulley.

Academically, the district will be expanding the parent portal, which they’ve only had for Howard T. Herber Middle School thus far. The portal gives parents access to the school’s management system so that they can see their student’s schedules, report cards, certain assignments and more in advance.

Adminstrators and staff are also excited to be providing an iPad for each student in grades 4 through 10 this year.

Parent academies will be expanding as well, which will teach parents the core curriculum math and more. The district reported that writing will be a big focus in the coming school year, and a writing handbook and writing research projects will be placed on the website.

Prep courses for the district’s SAT initiative will continue being offered in grades 9 through 12. The SAT initiative goes all the way down to kindergarten, where they offer increased concentrations in vocabulary and writing. At the high school, the staff will be implementing another AP class for virtual AP physics, which is new this year.

Construction-wise, Davison Avenue School

had its front stairs and back stairs replaced.

The roof at middle school was replaced, a new general education classroom, a new art classroom and a new boys bathroom were built on the first floor.

Facilities improvements planned for West Hempstead

The West Hempstead Board of Education recently unanimously voted in support of a resolution to present a $46 million capital project bond referendum to the community that would renovate the district’s computer and science labs, expand the middle school gymnasium, renovate the high school auditorium and athletic fields, make necessary roofing and masonry repairs, and a host of other efforts. The district’s specific plans would be presented to the community on November 17 for a district vote.

The work also includes the razing of the Marian Delany School on Eagle Avenue, a building that not only holds a special place in the hearts of some West Hempstead residents, but also houses the Gersh Academy, a school for children on the autism spectrum.

In addition, the district has two new board members this September: West Hempstead residents Caitlin Close and Andrea Shinsato.

Shinsato said she feels the most pressing issues facing the district now are districts budget constraints and other financial concerns, and said in her board application that she seems to ensure that the education of the districts children remains its top priority as a Continued on page S-5

NOW NOW ENROLLING ENROLLING FOR FOR FALL! FALL! This is a crayon.

This is a crayon.

Or is it a rocket on its way to the moon?

Or is it a rocket on its way to the moon?

Opening Opening minds. minds.

Unleashing Unleashing imaginations. imaginations.

We help children see things differently. With nurturing care, creative learning experiences, and We help children see things Withwe nurturing care, on creative learning experiences, and specialized curriculum for a differently. range of ages, set children the path to elementary school specialized curriculum for a range of ages, we set children on the path to elementary school and a lifelong love of learning. and a lifelong love of learning.

• • • •

Infants Infants Toddlers Toddlers and Pre-K Preschool Preschool and Pre-K

• Before- and After-School Programs Before- and After-School Programs • Summer Camp • Summer Camp

A recent study shows that children in our programs made substantial gains in development and A recent study shows that children in our programs made substantial and had the necessary skills to excel in kindergarten.

Tour today and learn gains aboutinalldevelopment we have to offer. had the necessary skills to excel in kindergarten.

Tour today and learn about all we have to offer. ® • • • • • Programs vary by school and age. See school for details. USDA and Tutor Time Learning Centers, LLC is an equal opportunity provider and employer. ©2015 Tutor Programs vary by school and age. See school for details. USDA and Tutor Time Time Learning Centers, LLC. BTT137 Learning Centers, LLC is an equal opportunity provider and employer. ©2015 Tutor Time Learning Centers, LLC. BTT137

Smart Board technology Smart Board Weekly musictechnology program Weekly music program Path to literacy and mathematics Path to literacysigning and mathematics Infant/toddler program Infant/toddler signing program

• • • • •

Grow Fit health and ® health and Grow fitnessFit programs fitness Caring,programs loving, educated staff Caring, loving, educated staff Full, part-time, and drop-in Full, part-time, care options and drop-in care options

• • • •

Parent/Teacher Parent/Teacher System Communication Communication System Indoor/Outdoor playgrounds Indoor/Outdoor playgrounds

East Rockaway • 131 Main St. • East Rockaway, NY • 516.596.1010 East Rockaway • 131 Main St. • East Rockaway, NY • 516.596.1010 786010

S-4

Looking ahead to a new school year Continued from page S-4

Curriculum enhancements in Valley Stream

District 13 will initiate a new early literacy program for students in kindergarten through grade 2 this fall, according to Superintendent Constance Evelyn.

She saw the Superkids Reading Program implemented during her previous position as superintendent of the Auburn School District in upstate Cayuga County. “I think it’s gaining a reputation of engaging young children, engaging teachers and really bringing back the idea that learning can be fun,” Evelyn said.

There was some light work done at the district’s playgrounds over the summer, and some plumbing work done in its buildings. A new electronic sign was installed outside the district offices at the James A. Dever School, made possible by donations from the Valley Stream District 13 Educational Foundation.

The district is in the process of evaluating its facilities and deciding what capital improvements will come next.

Evelyn said she has been working to build relationships with staff and community members since moving to the district in June.“I just really can’t wait for the whole team to be here,” she said.“Opening day, generally speak-

ing, is always a celebration.”

In District 24 a new technology plan is being developed that will include adding Apple iPads in kindergarten through third-grade classrooms, and Google Chromebooks in grades 4-6, according to Superintendent Ed Fale. Those will be in addition to the 10 iPads that were provided to each third-grade classroom last year to support the existing curriculum.

The district is piloting the Superkids

Reading Program at the Robert W. Carbonaro School for students in kindergarten through second-grade, said Lisa Conti, director for curriculum and instruction. The district will continue its social and emotional literacy program for kindergarten students, Conti said, which uses videos, puppets and other handson learning tools.

Also the English as a New Language program was restructured to meet new state regulations. The details were explained at a parent orientation on Aug. 26 and will be reinforced again shortly after school starts.

District 30’s major initiative this year is the start of the one-to-one iPad program for students grades 4 and up, according to Superintendent Nicholas Stirling. The program has been in place for special education students and will continue.

The district’s enrichment program will expand to include Quest for third-grade students, which will be supported by an additional enrichment teacher this year.

Project-based activities will expand through the library media program, which has an additional teacher. A focus will be placed on creating more lab experiences for students, Stirling said, and an additional science teacher and aids for science, technology, engineering and mathematics will support the effort.

The district will implement the Journeys program in its English as a New Language curriculum, and this year will be the second that arts in education is being implemented, with a focus on visual arts across the curriculum.

Stirling said that planning is in full swing for the additions of two classrooms and two

resource rooms at the Clear Stream Avenue School. The classrooms will accommodate a total of 50 to 60 students.

As part of its strategic plan, District 30 will increase its electronic communications to parents and the community, which could come in the form of a mobile application, a website or some other form of accessible digital information, though Stirling said that component is still in the planning stages.

Teacher assessments being restructured for the Central High School District

The district is working with the Teachers Association to develop a new teacher performance review plan, with the help of an expert on formative assessment. Superintendent Bill Heidenreich said the plan would be independent of the state’s, which he said have a tendency to over-assess students. He said the district’s plan will aim to target performance gaps, and will be more timely and actionable than the state’s reviews, as the results are available much more quickly, “which I find to be more reliable and valid, frankly,” Heidenreich said.

Each of the district’s high schools will have an additional part-time guidance counselor to help with the college application process this school year. A part-time social worker was increased to full-time, and two part-time psychologists are on staff to help address students’ social and emotional needs, Heidenreich said.

Reported by Vanessa Park, Jeffrey Bessen, Mary Malloy, Rossana Weitekamp, and Micah Danney.

Dr. Helene H. Agatstein Educational Consultant, Inc. 䰀圀䄀 椀猀 愀 倀匀ⴀ㄀㈀琀栀 䜀爀愀搀攀 渀漀渀ⴀ搀攀渀漀洀椀渀愀琀椀漀渀愀氀 猀挀栀漀漀氀 漀昀昀攀爀椀渀最㨀 䐀椀猀琀椀渀挀琀椀瘀攀 䜀氀漀戀愀氀 匀挀栀漀氀愀爀 䌀攀爀琀椀昀椀挀愀琀攀 ∠ 䌀漀氀氀攀最椀愀琀攀ⴀ猀琀礀氀攀 圀爀椀琀椀渀最 䌀攀渀琀攀爀 ∠ 䐀愀椀氀礀 圀漀爀氀搀 䰀愀渀最甀愀最攀 䤀渀猀琀爀甀挀琀椀漀渀 戀攀最椀渀渀椀渀最 椀渀 倀爀攀ⴀ匀挀栀漀漀氀 ∠ 䌀漀洀瀀爀攀栀攀渀猀椀瘀攀 㐀ⴀ夀攀愀爀 䌀漀氀氀攀最攀 䜀甀椀搀愀渀挀攀 倀爀漀最爀愀洀 ∠ 䌀栀愀洀瀀椀漀渀猀栀椀瀀 嘀愀爀猀椀琀礀 吀攀愀洀猀 ∠ 㘀㨀㄀ 匀琀甀搀攀渀琀㨀吀攀愀挀栀攀爀 爀愀琀椀漀 ∠ 匀吀䔀䴀 䔀搀甀挀愀琀椀漀渀 ∠ 嘀椀猀甀愀氀 愀渀搀 倀攀爀昀漀爀洀椀渀最 䄀爀琀猀

䰀愀眀爀攀渀挀攀 圀漀漀搀洀攀爀攀 䄀挀愀搀攀洀礀

Tutors- all subjects • Attend CSE, CPSE Meetings • Attend Team Meetings Discipline Hearings Counseling • Parenting Skills

785960

㌀㌀㘀 圀漀漀搀洀攀爀攀 䈀漀甀氀攀瘀愀爀搀Ⰰ 圀漀漀搀洀攀爀攀Ⰰ 一夀 ㄀㄀㔀㤀㠀 㔀㄀㘀⸀㌀㜀㐀⸀㤀 眀眀眀⸀䰀愀眀爀攀渀挀攀圀漀漀搀洀攀爀攀⸀漀爀最

“Your school district has a multitude of resources to which your child may be entitled. I can partner with you to design an effective, long-term plan to ensure that your child gets all that he or she requires to achieve academic success.”

We Provide :

䰀愀眀爀攀渀挀攀 圀漀漀搀洀攀爀攀 䄀挀愀搀攀洀礀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀猀 愀 甀渀椀焀甀攀 攀砀瀀攀爀椀攀渀挀攀 昀漀爀 椀琀猀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀⸀ 䘀爀漀洀 琀栀攀 最爀漀眀椀渀最 䜀氀漀戀愀氀 䔀搀甀挀愀琀椀漀渀 倀爀漀最爀愀洀 琀漀 漀甀爀 匀吀䔀䴀 挀甀爀爀椀挀甀氀甀洀 愀渀搀 愀 瘀椀戀爀愀渀琀 嘀椀猀甀愀氀 愀渀搀 倀攀爀昀漀爀洀椀渀最 䄀爀琀猀 瀀爀漀最爀愀洀Ⰰ 愀猀 眀攀氀氀 愀猀 匀攀爀瘀椀挀攀 䰀攀愀爀渀椀渀最 愀渀搀 䔀砀琀攀爀渀猀栀椀瀀 漀瀀瀀漀爀琀甀渀椀琀椀攀猀Ⰰ 䰀圀䄀 猀攀攀欀猀 琀漀 瀀爀漀瘀椀搀攀 猀琀甀搀攀渀琀猀 眀椀琀栀 渀漀琀 漀渀氀礀 挀氀愀猀猀爀漀漀洀 欀渀漀眀氀攀搀最攀Ⰰ 戀甀琀 椀渀猀椀最栀琀 椀渀琀漀 琀栀攀 漀瀀瀀漀爀琀甀渀椀琀椀攀猀 琀栀愀琀 愀眀愀椀琀 琀栀攀洀 愀渀搀 猀欀椀氀氀猀 琀栀愀琀 爀攀猀漀渀愀琀攀 漀渀 愀 最氀漀戀愀氀 猀挀愀氀攀⸀

NASSAU HERALD FRANKLIN SQUARE/ELMONT — August 27, HERALD 2015 — August 27, 2015

balance budget is created and is sensitive to the economic climate. Close said on her board application that the district’s biggest issue was a “lack of apathy” and that people needed to start regaining interest in their school and community.

S-5

Office: (516)791-1324 Cell: (516)445-1705 Helene@Agatstein.com Website: schoolingadvocate.com

Tutors Needed Email Resume to Helene@agatstein.com

Are Your Children Ready for Back to School Challenges?

New Horizon Counseling Center can help with behavioral health concerns for children ages 5 and up:

Smart space

Developmental Disabilities • ADHD • Anxiety • Depression Anger • Isolation • School Phobia • Self Harm Bullying • Socialization Skills • Bereavement Substance Abuse (for adolescents and teens ages 13 and up) For information on individual, group and family counseling, parent support groups, psychiatric services and medication management with compassionate, professionals call New Horizon Counseling Center.

Good homework spaces lead to success in school

Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurances and Sliding Scale Payments accepted.

783366

John Riolo owner, has moved to the area.

One teacher for the whole family, & he comes to you!

516.972.8484

FREE TRial lEsson

In Your Home. In Person, or Live Online All Instruments - All Levels - All Styles

PIANO • GUITAR • VOICE • STRINGS • HORNS SIGHTREADING • SONGWRITING • RECORDING

Hebrew School Can Be Fun...And Free!

The Jewish Learning Center is offering all Jewish children a FREE Jewish Education.

NO TuiTiON. All that is required is the desire to experience the joy of Judaism.

The Jewish Learning CenTer 100 Hempstead ave, Rockville centRe • www.bnaisholom.org

COME TOuR THE SCHOOL & LEARN MORE ABOuT OuR PROGRAM Hebrew School Starts Wednesday, Sept., 9th

that aside during homework time," LaFata says. "The place your child does homework should be where you can see him and supervise. Bedrooms are quiet but have too many distractions, and it is hard to see your children, especially if they close the door."

"The good old kitchen table, where we grew up doing homework, is still a good place," she says. "It has the proper lighting and space to spread out the work."

However, the type of work your child is doing might dictate where he should do it.

"Writing and math should always be done at a table, but reading and studying for a test should be done in a quieter, more comfortable space -- but not on a bed," LaFata says.

Usually, it's a good idea to ask your child to help you set up the homework area, says another childhood expert, Katherine Lee. The child who has a say in how the workspace is set up will be more willing to do homework there.

Clutter makes it harder to concentrate, so make sure the area is organized and neat. LaFata adds. Many families have a laptop and a USB drive on hand — and some Continued on page S-7

Enhance family harmony Promote Jewish tradition across the generations Invite family and friends who are in interfaith relationships to explore the option of becoming Jewish

IS CONVERSION TO JUDAISM THE ANSWER?

if you have a child between the ages 4-12 and are interested in a Hebrew School, call our Director, Dan Seid, at (516) 764-8381. interfaith families welcome. Newly renovated and state of the art facilities.

Weekday bus transportation from Oceanside schools available.

at Congregation B'nai sholom-Beth David

G

oing back to school means getting back to homework. That's why it's important to set up the best homework space possible before the beginning of the academic year.

When you are purchasing supplies for school, remember to buy extras to keep at home. Before the first day of school, stock a portable homework caddy or bin with the essentials your child will need for homework: an assignment book, paper, pencils and pens of several different colors, highlighters, markers, crayons, scissors, glue, tape, a ruler, a calculator, a stapler and a reference book or two.

However, finding the best place to do homework is as essential as furnishing the right supplies. "It is very important these days to supervise your child's homework time," says Beth LaFata, a longtime school counselor and adviser. "It should be done at a consistent time and place, as that builds good habits and a routine."

"The place to do homework should be away from the distractions of TV and video games. The cellphone is a big distraction, and I would recommend having your child put

For further information about classes for those considering joining the Jewish people, contact your local Conservative Rabbi or Susan at the

HILLEL INSTITUTE 631-462-HILLEL (462-4455) • Email: Hillel18@att.net

www.Hillelinstitute.org

Register

NOW for classes beginning Thursda Septembe y th r 10

782765

50 W. Hawthorne Ave. Valley Stream NY 11580 516.569.6600 • www.NHCC.us

786511

By Diane Schlindwein

785827

August 27, 2015 — NASSAU HERALD

S-6

YACHAD

S-7

NASSAU HERALD FRANKLIN SQUARE/ELMONT — August 27, HERALD 2015 — August 27, 2015

The Conservative Religious School of Temple Hillel and Temple Beth El

creative * warm * nurturing * exciting * exploring our heritage fun * different * challenging * interesting * inviting * cultural family-oriented * musical * adventurous * interactive

We Make Jewish Learning Joyous YACHAD means together… united… as one.

YACHAD means new opportunities to share, to learn and grow together.

Continued from page S-6

schools send them home with students — so have a reliable Internet connection nearby.

Finally, use a portable calendar or a bulletin board that holds each child's school calendar. The calendar should include not only homework, project assignments and test dates but also fun events that he or she can look forward to at school.

Let your student work without distractions or annoyances. Remember that it's hard to concentrate with dogs barking, siblings playing nearby or music blaring.

LaFata says parents should check on their children's homework progress to make sure they are staying on task. "However, it is not good to sit with them the entire time, as they will not be able to work independently," she says. "If there is a lot of homework, set up a break time with goals to have a certain amount of work done before they take a break."

By helping your child to create an easy-touse homework space, you'll help her to learn good study and work habits that she'll use both in school and for the rest of her life.

the lives of our children and young families.

YACHAD means new inspiration in linking our

ancient traditions to our contemporary lives.

Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:30 – 6:30 PM, half a year at each synagogue.

For more inFormation contact

Dr. Edward Edelstein

Rabbi Steven Graber

Temple Beth EL Temple Hillel 516 569-2700 516 791-6344 eddirector@bethelcedarhurst.org • rabbigraber@templehillel.org

785768

Designate a homework spot

YACHAD means a renewed commitment to touching

rom 1 -5 pm.

OPEN HOUSE AUGUST 23rd f The

Learning Academy of St. Mark’s You Are Guided Today, To Lead Tomorrow.

Here at The Learning Academy, we strive to encourage your children to reach their fullest potential while building their confidence and instilling a love of education to follow them throughout their academic career.

Call us today for more information about our program and our newly renovated state of the art facility!

* Foreign Language * Pre-Reading Skills * Math Concepts * Petit Artists * Theme Days * Free Play (Indoors and Outdoors) * Exposure to letters, numbers, colors, shapes, name recognition

* Flexible Class Schedules * Full Day * Half Day * Through 5 Years * Sunrise and Sunset Clubs * CPR/First Aid Trained Staff * NYS Certified Teachers * OCFS Licensed

ph. 516.766.3777

200 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre NY 11570 thelearningacademyofsm.com

thelearningacademyofsm@gmail.com

Come run, climb, swing & slide in our Brand NEW! Playground

*STEAM ineering, Arts, Math) ng E y, og ol hn ec T , ce en ci (S sses *Daily Enrichment Cielance, Music) Sc (Library, Cooking, Gym, in the Classrooms s *Computers and Tablet

“ENROLL NOW!”

er 2015! b m te p e S !

G N I N OPE

785564

Daily programs at The Learning Academy of St. Mark‛s offer…

August 27, 2015 — NASSAU HERALD

S-8

I N F O RMA T I O N DOITUPSTUDIO Learn all instruments – all levels and all styles now in the comfort of your own home. John Riolo has moved to the area and is the one teacher you need for the whole family. He will be happy to come to your home or you can do lessons live on-line. So whether its is piano, guitar, voice , strings, horns, sightreading, songwriting or recording call today and set up a free trial lesson.

DOITUPSTUDIO 516-972-8484

The hamIlTOn SchOOl Of Dance This school is dedicated to maintaining a standard created and established by its founder by offering a high quality of dance education in the performing arts – tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, and gymnastics, contemporary and musical theater for students of all levels and ages. All classes include barre and center floor technique, combinations and routines. Class sizes are kept to a minimum to insure that every student receives individual attention. We are committed to providing dance education and developing creative talents. We emphasize being positive role models through discipline, commitment, education, and encourage the lifelong love of the wonderful world of dance.

Enroll in classes today!

The hamilton School of Dance 516-872-0389

hIllel InSTITUTe The Hillel Institute announces classes for those who wish to explore conversion to Judaism, beginning on Thursday, September 10th at 7 PM at East Meadow Jewish Center.

During the 24-sessions, students learn how to celebrate Jewish holidays, create a Jewish home, and develop basic Hebrew literacy.

Jewish partners of students are encouraged to participate. Classes are taught by local Conservative Rabbis and are under the auspices of the Rabbinical Assembly. The cost of $850 includes tuition, books, and administrative fees. For information or registration, call (631) 462-4455, e-mail Hillel18@att.net visit www.HillelInstitute. org or call your local Conservative Rabbi.

hillel Institute

laWRence WOODmeRe acaDemy Boasting a 6:1 Student:Teacher ratio and a 7-acre campus, Lawrence Woodmere Academy, a premier Preschool-12th grade college preparatory school, provides a unique experience for its students. From the growing Global Education Program, with daily foreign language beginning in Preschool and a Distinctive Global Scholar Certificate in our Upper School, to our STEM curriculum, featuring Middle and Upper School Engineering and Robotics programs and a vibrant Visual and Performing Arts program, as well as Service Learning and Externship opportunities, LWA seeks to provide students with not only classroom knowledge, but insight into the opportunities that await them and skills that resonate on a global scale. A collegiate-style writing center and comprehensive 4-year college guidance prepare our students for college and beyond. Students thrive in our dynamic and diverse educational environment where a masterful faculty focuses on the individual needs of each student, supporting and challenging them as they are guided to academic success.

Lawrence Woodmere Academy students, families and educators are passionately committed to a quality education in a setting that values wisdom and nurtures personal, community and global responsibility. lawrence Woodmere academy 516-374-9000

lOnG ISlanD SWIm At Long Island Swim School children are taught their strokes correctly the first time. The small group environment makes learning to swim safe, easy, and fun. Our learning sequences are geared towards small logical progressions that allow the whole stroke to be developed. Children learn the safety skills they need by learning to swim correctly. Our goal driven and technique oriented approach is the key to your child's success. We work on developing real swimming strokes, as opposed to developing a false sense of security derived by under water swimming and dog paddling that ultimately may interfere with learning real swimming. It is through this skill based quality instruction that Long Island Swim School students develop a joy for learning and a passion for swimming. Find out more about our programs. Please call

lOnG ISlanD SWIm 516-378-8467 www.longislandswimschool.com

631-462-4455

maPle aVenUe Dance neW GeneRaTIOn KaRaTe New Generation Karate... Focus, Respect, Discipline, Confidence. For kids ages 3&up.

Fun Fitness, tough-love discipline, street-smart self defense. Bully Defense, Stranger Danger, Child Abduction Prevention, Conflict Avoidance, and more. Kids train up to 3 days a week. New and lower tuition rates. *Ask about our First Responder Discount... Cops, Firefighters, EMS.

neW GeneRaTIOn KaRaTe 516-594-9745

Celebrating 24 years of excellence, Maple Avenue Dance prides itself in nurturing students.

Through programs designed to teach young and ambitious dancers technique and discipline, the award winning professional faculty at MAD provides students with a variety of artistic influences. Offering the best in traditional and contemporary training, there is no better preparation for the aspiring dancer. Experience the passion for dance in all of it's forms at MAPLE AVENUE DANCE ... where you want to be.

maPle aVenUe Dance 516-594-9745

maThnaSIUm At Mathnasium, we help kids in K-12 reach their potential in math by teaching in a way that makes sense to them. Kids leap way ahead – whether they started out far behind or already ahead in math. When math makes sense, grades improve, excitement grows, and doors open!

Call us today and schedule your free trial to see the difference Mathnasium can make – get ready, get set, and get ahead in math. www. mathnasium.com/fivetowns

mathnasium - 569-1500

The JeWISh leaRnInG cenTeR

aT cOnGReGaTIOn B'naI ShOlOm-BeTh DaVID The Jewish Learning Center at Congregation B'nai Shalom-Beth David, a vibrant conservative synagogue, is a perfect place to begin your child's Jewish education. School meets twice weekly...Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons beginning in Kindergarten. There are weekly sessions of Jewish music, art, literature and special family education programs throughout the year. Weekday transportation from Oceanside Schools will be available as well.

And it is TUITION FREE! www.bnaishalom.org The Jewish learning center 516-764-8381

neW hORIzOn cOUnSelInG cenTeR New Horizon Counseling Center’s outpatient services for children and teens address emotional difficulties and psychiatric disabilities.

These services enable individuals to function more effectively within their families, communities and schools. Our counselors offer short-term crisis resolution through individual, group and family therapy as well as crisis services, psychiatric evaluation, medication supervision and consultation to schools. Back to school can be very stressful for students – from pre-k to high school. Support services can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression that concern parents.

Two locations for your convenience – Valley Stream or Ozone Park.

new horizon counseling center 718-845-2620 • 516-569-6600

yachaD

The cOnSeRVaTIVe RelIGIOUS SchOOl Of TemPle hIllel anD TemPle BeTh el “How joyous to be Jewish” summarizes the educational philosophy of Yachad, our new united school program. Our traditions are approached with a sense of wonder and joy that serve to imbue our children with a love of Judaism and engender a strong Jewish identity. Our dedicated and creative teachers assure that learning is fun and that classroom activities are hands-on and experiential. We connect the secular world with our Jewish values. Our new, combined program will further enhance opportunities to learn and grow Jewishly at both synagogues. yachaD 516-569-2700 791-6344

Directory TemPle am echaD

RaBBI STUaRT m GelleR eaRly chIlDhOOD cenTeR Temple Am Echad Rabbi Stuart M. Geller Early Childhood Center located at 1 Saperstein Plaza in Lynbrook offers a variety of programs to meet the needs of the young child. The school’s basic philosophy revolves around the fact that children need a nurturing and loving environment in order to develop optimally in all areas: cognitive, behavioral, and social.

The staff at the school believes that it is of the utmost importance that children feel good about themselves. Rabbi Stuart M. Geller Early Childhood Center offers an age-appropriate curriculum taught by N.Y.S. licensed teachers.

The children are encouraged to make discoveries through “hands-on experiences” while achieving developmental goals. While open to all, our school exposes the children to the culture and traditions of Judaism. Rabbi Stuart M. Geller Early Childhood Center offers an early drop off and late pick up club. Transportation is also available.

Temple am echad 516-599-7950

The haGen-KaVanaGh SchOOl Of IRISh Dance The Hagen-Kavanagh School of Irish dance has 2 convenient, state of the art studios: Long Beach - 727 West Park Avenue & Rockville Centre – 40 Maple Avenue (Miss Colleen’s Elite Dancentre). The school welcomes boys and girls of all ages and levels of commitment.

The classes range from the tots class (3-4 years) to championship classes. They also offer classes for adults and teens. The school is directed by Jean Hagen Duffy, A.D.C.R.G. and Tara Kavanagh, T.C.R.G. Both are certified teachers and adjudicators by the Irish Dancing Commission in Dublin, Ireland. Our instructors encourage students to improve their skills, expand their creativity and increase their strength. This philosophy fosters discipline and helps dancers achieve their goals.

We are dedicated to preserving and expanding the beautiful art form and wonderful tradition of Irish dance.

The hagen-Kavanagh School Of Irish Dance 516-897-7260

The leaRnInG acaDemy Of ST. maRK’S Here at The Learning Academy, we strive to encourage your children to reach their fullest potential while building their confidence and instilling a love of education to follow them throughout their academic career. We offer flexible class schedules with full and half day sessions available. Our staff members are all NYS Certified teachers and are trained in CPR and first aid. Cildren will be able to run, climb, swing and slide on our brand new playground!

Call us today for more information about our program and our newly renovated state of the art facility. Come run, climb, swing and slide on our brand new playground!

The learning academy Of St. mark’s 516-766-3777

TUTOR TIme Of eaST ROcKaWay Tutor Time of East Rockaway is a premier early childhood learning center.. Our curriculums include Learn from the Start, a unique milestone focused learning program for our infants, toddlers and 2's that centers on the development of the child in a group setting. Ages 2 and 3 are connected with Learn as We Grow, highlighting daily routines, transitioning techniques, developmental and educational needs. The Preschool/Pre K program features the Life Smart curriculum, focusing on active investigation and hands on learning, reinforced by the latest technology. Life Smart is enhanced with Focus on Literacy and Focus on Math, encompassing Vocabulary, Phonemic and Phonological awareness, problem solving, math language, number and visual awareness.

Tutor Time believes in strong supportive communications between parents and teachers. To learn more or set up a tour,please call number above.

TUTOR TIme Of eaST ROcKaWay 516-569-1010

TWIn OaKS cOUnTRy Day SchOOl & camP Twin Oaks, has been a leader in camping for all ages for over 35 years. From tots to teens, we offer progressive programming including sports, crafts, swimming, drama and a full summer of special events, which are sure to make each child cheer with excitement. As our campers grow, so does their program.

From our youngest “Barney” campers to our “Gemini” Adventure and Gemini Teen travelers, Twin Oaks is the perfect place for your child to spend the summer. Enroll early for fantastic savings. For more information, call 516-6234550 or visit www.twinoaksdaycamp.com.

Twin Oaks country Day School & camp 516-623-4550

Director: Jean Hagen Duffy, A.D.C.R.G. Tara Kavanagh, T.C.R.G. Registered Teachers of the Irish Dancing Commission in Dublin, Ireland • New Boys - One Month free • New - Tots Class (3-4 years old) • Classes for All Ages: Girls • Boys • Teen/Adult • Competitive and Non-Competitive Classes • Beginner Through Championship Levels • Private Lessons Available • Spring Recital

Back to the classroom after summer break often presents challenges have spent the summer without solving problems, calculating answers, and checking their work not only need to refresh their memories on key concepts, but also need time to build their math muscles back up. For many children, this can result in poor performance in the early part of the academic year,” says Dan Karp, owner of Mathnasium of the Five Towns.

One solution is some additional math work prior to the start of the school year and into the early fall months. This helps children warm Continued on page S-9

The hamilTon School of Dance 59 West Merrick Road Valley Stream, New York Ballet~Pointe~Tap~Tiny Tots~Jazz~Hip-Hop Gymnastics~Contemporary~Musical Theater

registered before Offer for all new students other offer) (not combined with any

W. Park Avenue, Long Beach 897-7260 727www.hagenirishdance.com

15 Neil Court Oceanside, New York 11572

Quality in s for all leve tructions ls & ages Classes are ke for individpt to a minimum ual attenti on

The Hebrew word SULAM means “ladder”. Just as a ladder enables a person to reach heights that he or she could not reach alone, the SULAM-LI program enables school-age Jewish children with special needs to reach new heights in their Jewish education.

Meeting Sunday mornings from 10 am until 12 noon

ON GOING ReGIstRatION: tues, Wed. & thurs, september 1st, 2nd & 3rd 3:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. and saturday, september 5th 9:00 a.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Classes Begin September 14, 2015 • Ongoing Registration

Friedberg JCC

516-872-0389

Bring in this ad for 10 00 off Registration

Long Beach and Rockville Centre

Join us at our NEW location!!

~Under The Direction of Jeannine Penfield~

$

2 Beautiful State of the Art Studios in

• Highly trained,caring educators • Individualized Instruction • Experiential, Multi-Sensory Learning • Bar/Bat Mitzvah Assistance

FOR ALL BOYS

• Bible • Hebrew • Holidays • Music & Crafts

No Registration Fees

25% Off

For more information or registration contact:

Libby Adler, Educational Director

Tuition

516.474.1500 oror laigle631@yahoo.com At 516.474.1500 Ligle631@yahoo.com

classes beGIN satuRday, sePteMbeR 12th 785519

Enroll in classes today and you can learn the discipline and joys of dance!

SULAM-LI is a collaboration of: B’nai Sholom-Beth David, Congregation Sons of Israel, Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre, Temple Am Echad-The South Shore Reform Congregation, Temple Beth-El of Cedarhurst, Temple Hillel, Temple Israel of Lawrence; in cooperation Friedberg JCC, with support from NCJW-Peninsula Division.

The initial funding for SULAM-LI was provided by the Caring Commission of UJA Federation of NY. SULAM-LI is asection 501 © non-pro␀t organization and does not require synagogue affiliation, SULAM-LI does not discriminate on basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin.

784634

The new school year will bring many challenges for children as they get used to more difficult work in all their classes, and few subjects build on the prior year’s work as much as math does.

Many children simply aren’t ready to pick up where they left off.

“Taking the summer off is good for children in a number of ways: They come back to school relaxed and refreshed. However, they also come back rusty in their academic subjects — none more so than math. Kids who

New Students Present This Ad For 20% off the 1st Trimester

786418

Refocus on learning

S-9

NASSAU HERALD FRANKLIN SQUARE/ELMONT — August 27, HERALD 2015 — August 27, 2015

Hagen-Kavanagh School of Irish Dance

Regional, National & World Champions

2016 EARLIEST ENROLLMENT DISCOUNTS IN EFFECT BARNEYS: 20-30 months

Overcoming math challenges

782257

Continued from page S-6

up their math muscles and recall those important concepts from the prior year they may no longer remember.

Mathnasium, for example, provides students with customized programs that with two or three hours per week of study can shake off the fog of summer and prepare them for the rigors of their new math curriculum. Mathnasium students have shown significant increases in performance on standards-based tests in 20 sessions or fewer, the equivalent of a few months’ work.

“Some students have the ability to start the

Temple Am Echad Early Childhood Center REGISTER NOW 2015 - 2016 Limited Openings

• 2-3-4 Year Old Programs • Busing Available • Fully Equipped Gym • Flexible Schedules

EvErYOnE WElcOME

Early childhood Judaic Tradition and culture

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL

• Before & After School Programs

Train now through September 30th

• Spacious Outdoor Playground

For Only

NYS Certified Teachers Thematic, Age Appropriate Curriculum Music & Movement • Enrichment Programs

One Saperstein Plaza • Lynbrook

19

99

First 10 Callers Get a FREE Uniform Space is Limited CALL NOW!

• First Responder • Police • Firefighter • EMs

Ask Abou t our

Discounts

(516) 488-8700

599-7950

Come Grow with us

$

Beginner Classes Now Forming for ages: 3-6 • 7-10 • 11-4 • 15 & Up Self Defense - Fitness - Confidence

Barbara Goodman, BS, MS, CAS Early Childhood Director

Free associate membership with enrollment in the Early Childhood Center For Membership Information Call 593-4004

L O O H SC

www.NewGenerationKarate.com 1081 Hempstead Turnpike • Franklin Square, NY 11010

786384

• Mommy & Me

new academic year and keep up with their math classes by reviewing older material on their own and doing enough problems to bring their math muscles back into shape. But in our experience, many kids struggle. It’s important to note that many students come to Mathnasium for enrichment work, which helps avoid falling behind in the future. A program of structured study at Mathnasium of the Five Towns or elsewhere can make all the difference between starting off well or having a difficult year,” Karp says.

O T K C BA

Rabbi Stuart M. Geller

785499

August 27, 2015 — NASSAU HERALD

S-10

S-11

Maple Avenue Dance

Maple Avenue Dance

OUSE OPEN H egistration

MADancer’s 2015-2016 Competition Team and Nutcracker Auditions To Be Announced In Early September. Auditions Opened To Registered MAD Students.

On-Site R tember 1st & p e S y a d s e u T nd September 2 y a d s e n d e W 3pm - 8pm

“Awarded Grand National Champions Best Studio and Best Director” Awarded by Access Broadway Kim Alberti, Artistic Director/Ballet Master

Come Join Our Family!!!

220 Maple Avenue, Rockville Centre •

Maple Avenue Dance

Adult Classes Dance Birthday Parties OUR DANCE SHOP will also be open for your dancing needs

594-9745 • www.madrvc.com

786868

Maple Avenue Dance

MAD is excited to offer a wide variety of dance techniques: • Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap. • Mommy & Me • Introduction to Dance (2.5 yrs. Old).

• Combination Classes (3 yrs. Old – Kindergarten).

• Musical Theatre Fall Classes Start • Lyrical • Contemporary September 8th • MAD Conditioning • Competition Classes and Private Coaching

Maple Avenue Dance

TUTORING & COMPUTER CLASSES

PREPARING FOR THE ACT/SAT/PSAT TESTS!!!

We Offer Children and Adults Private and Group Computer Classes COMPUTER CLASSES

ONE ON ONE TUTORING • Math - Science - English Social Studies FREE! • SAT/ACT/PSAT and Assessment AP Exams Prep

ROYAL LEARNING INSTITUTE

Flexible Schedules Day/Evening/Weekend

In-house Custom Tutoring www.tutorroyal.com

Call 516-295-5111

NASSAU: 1186 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557 & 560 Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 QUEENS: 37-17 76th Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372

786818

• Microsoft Office - Excel - Word Outlook - Powerpoint - Access • Adobe Design - Photoshop Illustrator - InDesign • Medical Billing & Coding • QuickBooks • English As A Second Language (ESL)

NASSAU HERALD FRANKLIN SQUARE/ELMONT — August 27, HERALD 2015 — August 27, 2015

The Tradition Continues...

Maple Avenue Dance

Celebrating Our “24th Anniversary”