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Eastchester MS Students Celebrate National Foreign Language Month EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- In honor of National Foreign Language Month, students in Kathy Shay’s Spanish classes at Eastchester Middle School were invited to create and teach a lesson about their family’s culture.This year, Shay had seven volunteers. Throughout the month of March, students were exposed to the language and culture of Japan, Kosovo, Greece, Jamaica and Brazil. Some of Shay’s students were also exposed to Hebrew, German and American Sign Language.

by Ken Davis

04/06/2016

Schools

Lakeland’s Kimora Jackson Honored As Boces Student Of Distinction YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Seven-year-old Kimora Jackson was honored as a BOCES Student of Distinction at a recent Lakeland Board of Education Meeting on March 17.Jackson, who's a second-grader at the Lincoln Titus Learning Center, was joined by her family, teachers, BOCES administration and BOCES Board members as she received a certificate of recognition and a medal of honor at the award ceremony. At the event, Lisa Hammel, BOCES’ Coordinator of the Local School Building Program, was the first to take to the podium to speak of Jackson’s character. “Kimora is a wonderful girl who is well deserving…

by Ken Davis

04/06/2016

Schools

Ffms Glee Club Visits Nursing Home In Clarkstown CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Felix Festa Middle School Glee Club visited the Northern Manor Nursing Home this past Saturday to share their music with residents.The idea to sing for the men and women living in Northern Manor came from the FFMS students and all were involved in planning the trip. The hit of the performance was a medley of Beatles songs. The Glee Club hopes to make many more visits to Northern Manor. Click here to watch the FFMS Glee Club performing Bill Wither's classic "Lean On Me" at Northern Manor.

by Ken Davis

04/06/2016

Schools

Peekskil Foreign Language Week Culminates With Food Festival PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Peekskill High School Foreign Language Department recently celebrated its 11th Annual Foreign Language Week by treating students to a variety of culturally influenced activities. The week brought foreign films from France and China and invited students to dress in traditional outfits inspired by their heritage. PHS dance teacher Fay Pacht also offered students the opportunity to learn dances from different cultures. This year’s most popular event of the week-long celebration was the Food Festival, which offered more than 50 student-prepared dishes from a variety of …

by Ken Davis

04/06/2016

News

Briarcliff Students Compose Music Using Cloud-Based Platform BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Thanks to a grant from the Briarcliff Manor Education Foundation, Briarcliff Middle and High School students are using the cloud-based music learning platform MusicFirst to compose music.The program also allows students to listen to and record music and learn about music theory. “For my digital music students in both middle and high school, the software empowers them to compose and engage in higher order musical activities even though they have limited traditional musical skills,” teacher Marc Tartell said. “For my high school band, MusicFirst provides resources for…

by Ken Davis

04/06/2016

Events

Ridgewood Choral Presents 88th Anniversary Spring Concert RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Choral will host its 88th Annual Spring Concert Thursday, April 21 at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood. Under the direction of Marjorie Vandervoort, the choral will perform Rachmaninoff: Opus 15, six songs for women’s voices, music by American composers and songs by Richard Rodgers. Susan LaFever will accompany at the piano. Saxophonist Marina Sakellakis of Paramus, a senior at Bergen County Academies and the winner of the 2016 Florence Reinauer Memorial Music Award, also will perform at the concert. The scholarship is presented annually for exce…

by Ken Davis

04/06/2016

Schools

Wilton Forum Offers Ways To Support 8th-Graders Moving To High School WILTON, Conn. -- Wilton Youth Council’s Project 2020 and the Wilton High School PTSA are hosting a presentation for parents of eighth-graders on Wednesday April 27, at the Wilton High School Little Theater.Parents will learn how to provide social and emotional support to their children as they transition to high school. The program will begin with a presentation on Adolescent Brain Development by Liz Jorgensen, a nationally recognized adolescent counseling expert. Following the presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session with panelists to address parents’ questions. The pane…

by Ken Davis

04/06/2016

Events

Author Jack Viertel Discusses New Book In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Jack Viertel returns to his native Stamford to discuss his new book, "The Secret Life of the American Musical: How Broadway Shows Are Built" at the Ferguson Library on Sunday, April 10.Born and raised in Shippan Point and North Stamford, Viertel has been a major figure in the Broadway theater world for more than 30 years. He’s helped create shows like "Hairspray," "Angels in America," and "Into the Woods" and is currently senior vice president of Jujamcyn Theaters, which host such shows as "The Book of Mormon" and "Jers…

by Ken Davis

04/06/2016

Police & Fire

Brownie Troop Visits Oradell Fire Department ORADELL, N.J. -- Brownie Troop 5586 visited the headquarters of the Oradell Volunteer Fire Department recently. The troop took a tour of the fire trucks, learned about basic first aid and practiced calling 911 with a 911 dispatcher, during the March visit. The New Milford Volunteer Ambulance Corp was also on hand to show how a patient is treated during a medical emergency. The Brownie Troop attendees earned their first aid badge.

by Ken Davis

04/06/2016

Lifestyle

Dog Trainer Discusses How To Prepare For a New Dog At Wyckoff Library WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Allendale Veterinary Hospital will host a free educational lecture, "How To Choose and Prepare for Your New Dog" featuring certified professional dog trainer Cindy Mauro Sunday, April 24 at Wycoff Free Public Library.Mauro, owner of Cindy Mauro Dog Training, will cover multiple topics in her discussion, including: Should you get a puppy or an adult dog? How to prepare for your new pet. Basic health and training needs. The discussion will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Please call the hospital at 201-327-1045 to reserve your spot. To learn more a…

by Ken Davis

04/06/2016

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