Keyword: summer
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Searching the sky 2,000 miles from home
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. more
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Sporting new backpacks and outfits, these youngsters were ready for the first day of class!
Who's ready for school? They were!
Rhame Avenue Elementary School in the East Rockaway school district welcomed students and faculty back for the first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Students and staff are anticipating another … more
Lynbrook Summer Playground’s talent show had students dancing to the beat on Aug. 10.
How do kids keep learning even during the summer?
  The Lynbrook Summer Playground wrapped up an exciting six weeks with a showcase of skills and unity. The Summer Playground talent show marked the culmination of a season of fun had by … more
East Rockaway superintendent James DeTommaso joined campers for a bubble party.
What do kids do over the summer? Learn!
  Between long warm days, no school, and more freedom than ever, there’s no season a kid loves more than summer — that is, if they have something to do. Lynbrook and East … more
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N.Y. baseball, from Carl Erskine to Bartolo Colón
Two recent baseball events caused fond memories to come charging back, while reinforcing the inter-generational hold that New York baseball has on my family. more
Throughout the summer, residents who receive water from Liberty Utilities are asked to practice methods of water conservation.
Are you using too much water?
  As sprinkler systems are running and swimming pools are filling up, residents have an opportunity to put water conservation practices into play, ensuring that water pressure will not wane … more
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The Summer Climb programs are tailored to each age group.
Is your child learning this summer?
  There won’t be a “summer slide” for these East Rockaway students. The Summer Climb program is in full swing, with 1st through 11th graders honing their academic skills and … more
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Easy summer living? Not for some children.
Summer leaves some school-aged kids scrambling to find a healthy meal, since they can’t depend on the federally subsidized breakfast and lunch programs at their school. more
The shell game we like to call graduation rates
State taxpayers remain mostly blinded by educational obfuscations like the high school graduation rate. more
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Campers receive the red carpet treatment, posing for photos with their favorite celebrities like Lady Gaga (portrayed by Sarah Conrad).
Rolling River celebrates three decades
Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway rolled out the red carpet for a special VIP concert event celebrating its 30th anniversary. More than a thousand campers, counselors, and staff attended the Aug. 12 special performance by emerging country-pop group, On the Outside, hosted by SiriusXM Hits 1 radio personality Nicole Ryan. more
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