If you receive the STAR property tax exemption, then you must re-register with the Tax Department to continue receiving the exemption. Watch your mail for important information.
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The deadline to register is December 31, 2013
Members of the World Language Honor Society at Division Avenue High School in the Levittown School District, in conjunction with the English as a Second Language department, hosted a Thanksgiving luncheon for the district's English language learners from Jonas E. Salk Middle School and MacArthur High School at the Levittown Memorial Education Center prior to the holiday.
The Culinary Arts program at GC Tech participated in the LEADD Fair held at Levittown's Memorial Education Center on October 27th. Students displayed fresh baked breads, cookies and pastries prepared by students under the direction of their teacher Chef William Samboy and teaching assistants Dave Cummo and Mrs. Lillian Creedon.
GC Tech Senior Cosmetology students attended the Paramount Hair Show at the Uniondale Marriott Hotel. Some students were certified in Peter Coppolas' new keratin treatment, while the other Cosmetology students were exposed to new and innovative methods for hair coloring and haircutting.
On December 6th 2013, Harris Becker, professor of music and director of guitar studies at Long Island University C.W. Post, visited Division Avenue High School. He gave a performance on the Renaissance lute, the Baroque guitar and the modern classical guitar.
The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club at Division Avenue High School participated in Assemblyman David McDonough's 11th annual "Coats for Kids" Campaign. This movement seeks the donation of children's and adult coats for people in need.
Business Department Computer Applications students, taught by Mrs. Benevento, wrote professional business letters to a variety of companies requesting samples of their products. Freshman Ryan O'Shea wrote to White Castle and received an overwhelming response.
The Fashion Design and Fashion Illustration classes from MacArthur HS and Division Avenue HS visited the Costume Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology on Friday, November 22nd. The students and chaperones met at the Wantagh train station and took the LIRR to Penn Station. From there, the group walked the six blocks through the garment center to the campus of FIT.
Salk's 8th grade football team recently completed an impressive season in which the team was dominant on both sides of the ball. Over their six games, the Seahawks scored 30 offensive touchdowns while forcing 16 turnovers on defense.
In celebration of Veterans Day, sixth grade students in Mrs. Weiss's and Mrs. Greenberg's social studies classes recently shared information with their classmates about veterans in their lives or about the history of Veterans Day.
Wisdom Lane Middle School Peer Buddies gathered in the cafeteria to prepare decorations for the 24th annual Long Island Festival of Trees. It was an excellent opportunity for developmentally disabled students to create decorations for a beneficial cause with their typical peers.
Communication was the key word during a visit by the Islanders hockey team to Abbey Lane Elementary School in Levittown. During the district's annual LEADD Week (Levittown Educators Against Destructive Decisions), students and staff listened carefully to arena hostess Dina Tsiorvas and ice girl Ashleen Betts speak about ways to better communicate with one another, thereby limiting bullying on school campuses.
The fifth grade students of East Broadway proudly accepted their Terrific Kids Awards that were voted from their classmates. They received it from Mrs. Wink and Mrs. Thearle and their fifth grade teachers for September, October and November.
Donna DeLorenzo was selected as East Broadway's Honorary Life member. Mrs. DeLorenzo is a veteran Kindergarten teacher who gives her heart and soul to the children and the community!
Students at Gardiners Avenue Elementary School had the opportunity to put democracy in action when they cast their votes for Student Council. Students in each of the fifth grade classrooms ran in primaries to see who would be placed on the ballot. Students ran for the positions of President, Vice-President and Senator.
On November 8th, the AIS teachers at Gardiners Avenue held their annual Parent Workshop. The workshop gave parents an opportunity to ask questions about the AIS services provided in the building. In order to cover the main components of the AIS program, the library was split into six stations--Writing Strategies, Independent Reading Strategies, Journeys, Read 180, Fundations, and Math Intervention.
As part of their study of U.S. government, fifth-grade students at Lee Road Elementary School in Levittown hosted an assembly with American Legion Post 1711 veterans Andrew Booth and Angelo Manzo prior to Veterans Day.
Second graders in Mrs. Wolin's class at Lee Road School visited the Levittown Public Library. Upon entering, they went straight to the children's section where they were greeted by a friendly librarian. The children were shown the different sections of the children's library and how to find books.
Summit Lane's Student Council held executive board elections on Friday, November 15th. Students in Fourth and Fifth Grade ran for 4 Student Council positions: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Student Council class representatives Sophia Guerra and Danielle Tomaselli introduced the assembly.
Last week Summit Lane students had the opportunity to shop for holiday gifts for their family and friends. A huge THANK YOU to all the dedicated PTA parents who volunteered their time to help them with their purchases. Take a look at all of the shopping fun!
Northside School students in all grades participated in the "Holiday Mail for Heroes" campaign sponsored by the Red Cross in Baltimore, Maryland. The campaign at Northside was facilitated by Head Custodian, Bob Mehm, Fifth Grade teacher, Mrs. Linda Ungar, and her students.
Students at Northside School as well as parents and staff participated in its twentieth annual "Toys for Children" holiday drive organized by John Thiessen and co-ordinated with the PTA. Over 800 new toys and games were donated for distribution to children in local hospitals.
Parent Portal Update: Parents of high school and middle school students may now login to the Parent Portal to check your child's grades and any mid-quarter comments that may be posted by the teacher. To see grades, click on the Grades and Attendance icon at the top of the screen. To see any comments, click on the grade associated with each course. Contact your child's school if you have any concerns about their performance, or if you do not have access to the parent portal.
Friday Dec. 13, 2013
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