'Come visit a school' for American Education Week, Nov. 19-22, 9-10:30 a.m.
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Now in its 81st year, American Education Week celebrates the importance of public education in fulfilling the American democratic tradition, but it also, with this year's national theme of "Making Public Schools Great for Every Child," promotes the collaborative community responsibility in helping students achieve their potential.
American Education Week was created in 1921 after World War I by the American Legion, National Education Association, and U.S. Office of Education. It is still held during the week after Veterans' Day (originally called Armistice Day), but is now co-sponsored by many other groups including the National PTA, the National School Boards Association, and national associations of principals, teachers, administrators, counselors, school public information directors and other educators.
To enable everyone to see the schools in action during the school day, Valley Stream Central, North and South High Schools and Memorial Junior High will be hosting their annual continental breakfast open house programs on Tuesday through Friday, Nov. 19-22, from 9-10:30 a.m.
The Schedule
Planned by Community Information Coordinator Arlene Hinkemeyer with North High School principal Dr. Thomas Troisi, new Memorial Junior High principal Dr. Kathleen Cairo, Central High School principal Joseph Pompilio and South High principal Dr. Stephen Lando, the programs will take place according to the following schedule:
* Tuesday, Nov. 19, 9-10:30 a.m., North High School, 750 Herman Avenue, Franklin Square;
* Wednesday, Nov. 20, 9-10:30 a.m. Memorial Junior High, 320 Fletcher Avenue, Valley Stream;
* Thursday, Nov. 21, 9-10:30 a.m., Central High School, 135 Fletcher Avenue, Valley Stream;
* Friday, Nov. 22, 9-10:30 a.m., South High School, 150 Jedwood Place, Valley Stream.
The Program
Each school will present a program unique to its school, but each school will include:
* a complimentary continental breakfast as you arrive;
* a welcome by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ronald D. Valenti and the principal;
* a presentation on important aspects of the school's program and a chance to meet students or see classes in action;
* the opportunity to ask questions and to receive informational materials;
* and a tour of some of the school's special facilities.
Reservations requested
Reservations are suggested. Please try to RSVP at least two days before the open house(s) you wish to attend by calling the principal's office at Central (516) 561-4410, Memorial (516) 872-7710, North (516) 564-5510 or South (516) 791-0310, or by phoning Arlene Hinkemeyer at (516) 872-5605.
