New York City came to Hewlett Elementary School as the school on Broadway and its PTA transformed the building into a State Fair atmosphere and “recreated” such city landmarks Central Park, Broadway, Madison Square Garden, the New York Public Library and the Museum of Natural History on Jan. 30.
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By Jeff Bessen
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2/9/24
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Learning how to responsibly use social media and safely navigate the digital world was the focus of an assembly last month when Nassau Police Department officer Yolanda Turner visited Lawrence Elementary School and spoke to students.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/5/24
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On clear summer evenings, I sit on the lawn of William L. Buck Elementary School in Valley Stream — a five-minute walk from my house — with a telescope I was given four years ago at my bat mitzvah.
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By Ilana Greenberg
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9/21/23
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Cardboards boxes and paper and reusable bags full of supplies were dropped off in roving waves of vehicles at Ogden Elementary School on a cool, sunny day that made you feel that summer was ending and fall is near.
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By Jeff Bessen
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9/8/23
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Giving during the holiday season is a feeling like no other.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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12/15/22
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The Read to Dogs program has returned to Ogden Elementary School in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District and being on “paws” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/8/22
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The Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway Elementary School lunchroom was rocking at the fifth grade Melave Malka, a post-Shabbos celebration of Torah learning buoyed by catered food, dancing and entertainment.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/1/22
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Ogden Elementary School students in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District were welcomed back to a new academic year with a Waffles Welcome breakfast on the first day of school on Aug. 31.
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By Jeff Bessen
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9/9/22
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All four of the fifth grade classes at Ogden Elementary School and students in the special education class who graduating this year took part in learning about West African culture through music during a five-day residency presented by MH Productions.
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By Jeff Bessen
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5/13/22
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At Ogden Elementary School in Valley Stream, lights, decorations, music, food and games for students, parents, teachers and staff set a cheery tone for the holidays on Dec. 21. Last year, the event was drive-thru only, but this year, the children were able to enjoy the experience outdoors in each other’s company.
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By Lisa Margaria
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1/6/22
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