From the desk of New Hyde Park Superintendent Robert Katulak: December 7, 2012
Written by Robert Katulak Friday, 07 December 2012 00:00
The following New Hyde Park-Garden City Park students; Nicole Joseph, grade 6, Vishwajit Sharma, grade 6 Manor Oaks, and Saumya Sharma, grade 6, who graduated from Manor Oaks in June, were selected to participate in the Institute for Creative Problem Solving and were accepted into the SUNY Program. They competed on Dec. 1, in 20 problem-solving sessions at SUNY Old Westbury.
The holiday season throughout the world is rooted in traditions and celebrations. In the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District, students celebrate with a display of their talents at the Annual Christmas Concert and art display at each of our four schools. The community is reminded that the dates for these concerts are posted on the district website, and everyone is encouraged to attend, free of charge, for a great night out.
Students also have an opportunity during this season to be of service to the less fortunate in the community and state. Students in each of the schools under the leadership of elected members of each school’s student government are currently involved in a variety of service projects all related to the Character Education Program. Students are currently involved in collecting gloves, hats, mittens and scarves displayed on their “Apparel Christmas Trees,” and other students are involved in food and clothing drives this season for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Some schools are working with the United States Marine Corps and doing a “Toys for Tots” Christmas Drive. No matter what the service project entails, the district is extremely proud of all the students and staff for reaching out and helping others.
In an age of educational accountability, this is a demonstration of a well-rounded, productive member of society and a clear fulfillment of our Mission Statement.
Happy Holidays to all.
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UFC Gym opens its first east coast location in New Hyde Park
For those that are fans of the Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters that are seen on their television screens, Nassau County residents now have the chance to train like them. Starting on June 15, the first ever east coast location for the brand-extended UFC gym opened at 2020 Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park.
UFC Gyms operate under the slogan “Train Different,” which is some of the best training that people come to this type of gym to get, according to Operations Manager Suzanne Silver.
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This year, as in years past, the jockeys from Belmont Park, including Sam the Bugler, visited the families and volunteers at Ronald McDonald House of Long Island (RMH-LI) as part of an annual partnership with the New York Racing Association (NYRA).
“This is a great event for our children and their families,” said Matt Campo, RMH-LI executive director. “It is a fun day that everyone looks forward to.”
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Major League Baseball has selected Tori Parente from New Hyde Park Little League as The Sectional All-Around Champion. Parente outperformed all other sectional champs in the region. She will move on to MLB Team Championship held at Citi Field on June 15.
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The New Hyde Park Knights played at another Special Olympics Basketball Tournament held at Great Neck North High School’s gym on Saturday, May 11. The Knights came ready to play with smiles on their faces as they waited for the opening ceremonies. Two Great Neck Spirit torchbearers lead the way as the ceremonies started. Alan Someck, of the Spirit, managed the event.
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