Glen Cove School District Takes Measures To Improve School Safety
Connecticut tragedy sparks fear in community
On Monday morning, in the wake of a tragedy that left 20 schoolchildren and eight adults dead in Connecticut, parents and teachers returned to school with a new fear and new questions regarding what will be done to protect the children of this community from any type of copycat crimes.
Faculty meetings were held at every school in the Glen Cove City School District. Superintendent Dr. Joseph A. Laria said in addition to providing instructions, the meetings also allowed staff the opportunity to vent and cry.
“Today we are dealing with the emotional aspects of fear, and making the children feel safe and secure,” said Laria. “Teachers must show quintessential professionalism by putting on their game faces even though their hearts are broken.”
As far as security measures go, Laria said that, in addition to making sure all front doors are locked, all classroom door locks in the schools have been checked to make sure they are working and in compliance with fire regulations. He said that all principals have been asked to look at their school safety plan and to implement and execute it accordingly.
Police training exercises will be held at Glen Cove High School during the upcoming Christmas break, and Laria said a meeting is scheduled in January with the mayor and police chief to reassess procedures.
Assemblyman Charles Lavine said, “Appropriate precautions are being taken to ensure that our precious children are protected in the wake of this overwhelming and senseless act of wanton violence, cruelty and cowardice…I have long fought for rational measures of gun control and to keep high-capacity magazines and weapons out of the hands of those who should never be allowed to use them. I will continue to do so.”
Glen Cove School Board President Joel Sunshine said, “The tragedy that took place in Newtown, Connecticut has devastated people throughout the world. We, too, in Glen Cove are hugging our children and grandchildren even tighter, while searching for answers to this unspeakable crime.
“The board of education is making sure that our district is doing all it can to continue to secure our buildings and protect our children and employees. Meanwhile, our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of Newtown.”
News
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
The community elders were celebrated and honored at Senior Recognition Day, held at the Glen Cove Senior Center on May 11. The day’s events included lively music from the Les Stanco Group and the Golden Voices Chorale, a luncheon and accolades to certain seniors.
Many of the centenarians in the community were recognized and given citations by the City of Glen Cove, and two members of the center were presented with awards.
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 08:33
The Sea Cliff Yacht Club kicked off the start of the new season with the annual commissioning ceremony and open house on a rainy Saturday evening, marking the opening of the 122nd season in a club that has undergone some changes and renovations since vlast season.
Harvey Bass, the 46th Commodore of the club, was elected to the position last October just days before Superstorm Sandy struck.
Sports
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
The Glen Cove Junior Lacrosse Club celebrated their Lacrosse Day on Saturday, May 11. Under cloudy skies and the threat of rain, the seventh and eighth grade ‘Late Knights’ started the day off against Half Hollow Hills and continued to struggle offensively. In the end the lopsided score didn’t reflect the strong effort put in by the Knights. Davey Moore, Russell Perciballi, Anthony Calo and Lucas Salerno each had a goal for Glen Cove. Calo and Salerno, converted defensemen, scored their first career goals on attack. Joey Grella was a force on midfield with two assists. Eric Brown and Perciballi assisted on the other two tallies. Goalie Brendan Whitehead played well but was unable to hold off the Half Hollow attack.
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
Glen Cove Junior baseball/softball games are now in their fourth week with games in full schedule. Below are results of last week’s games:
Midget Boys
The Glen Cove Fire Department Durham Bulls had three games last week. In the first game, they fell to the Hot Rods, 15-12. Matt Basil was 3-for-3 with a homer and two singles. Gavin Conway contributed a single and double as Luciano Tausaysay was also 3-for-3, with a single, double and triple. In the second game, the Bulls defeated the Blue Line Pools Iron Pigs, 13-7. Rodni Leftwich and Ian Cukro had three hits apiece in the team’s win. Leftwich homered and contributed five RBI. Conway added two RBI. Ryan Annunziato belted a go-ahead homer as Tausaysay added a triple and Finn Jenkins had an RBI. In the third game, the Delicious Pizzeria Bees outlasted the Bulls, 11-8. Tausaysay contributed two hits out of three at-bats including a double. Jenkins had a hit and two RBI as Vincent Milano was 2-for-3 with two RBI.
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Sea Cliff Memorial Day Parade - May 27
Glen Head Parade - May 27
Senior Employment Workshop - May 29
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