From the desk of Dr. Charles Murphy: November 28, 2012
Written by Dr. Charles Murphy, Island Trees Superintendent of Schools Friday, 30 November 2012 00:00
In April, Island Trees children in grades three to eight will take the new common core assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics. At this time, our number one priority is to prepare our students with this very complex and challenging subject matter. Of course, our students will need support at home to be truly successful.
Fortunately, we possess a very supportive parent base that understands that their child’s education is their primary household concern. At this moment (November), the State Education Department (SED) has still not provided clear core curriculum guidelines for school districts.
Sadly, SED mishandled this important responsibility. With that said, we hope to educate staff and parents with materials that can provide new insight to the core curriculum. Recently, I found two YouTube videos I thought would helpful for parents. Please see the links below:
Common Core Math
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlJ44te7jrw&feature=channel&list=UL
Common Core ELA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmLElb7yHDU&feature=channel&list=UL
Again for those parents with young children, please continue to visit the library each week and share a variety of books with them.
News
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
Known throughout the ages for its strong emotional impact upon listeners, the bagpipe has had a prominent place throughout history; innumerable parades throughout America are replete with its unique and stirring sound, and it remains a popular instrument to this very day.
Among the oldest and most-respected players of the bagpipe on Long Island are members of the Amityville American Legion Post #1015 Highland Pipe Band. According to player Joe Heimbauer, the 30-member, all-volunteer bagpipe and drum band is steeped in rich history and time-honored tradition.
Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00
Island Trees Union Free School District faces a few hurdles in its upcoming 2013-14 budget. The loss of the BOCES Geneva N. Gallow building lease and the increasing mandated retirement system (TRS/ERS) adds up to $2 million in lost revenue. The TRS/ERS contributions increased by almost $1.4 million, and the Gallow lease loss totals approximately $500,000, including the utility costs.
Sports
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00
Don’t miss out on the chance to partake in an 8-week spring flying trapeze workshop! There is one space left in the Tuesday class for adults from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., and four spaces left in the Thursday class from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., which is open to all ages.
The workshops will take place at the Aquatic Center at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York.
Sign up online at iflytrapeze.com or call 516.640.6995 for more information.
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00
The Lady Generals lacrosse team at MacArthur High School earned the #1 spot and the title of 2013 conference champions, an accomplishment that last occurred in 2006. The team finished with a conference record of 9-1, succumbing in their only game to Oyster Bay by a one-goal deficit.
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