Lincoln Middle School Presents Sportsmanship PSA Video
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PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident Update 2-13-25
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Island Park students recognized at Science Awards Breakfast
Lincoln Orens Middle School administration and teachers recently recognized 34 students whose projects were selected as winners from the school’s annual Science Fair that was held on Feb. 7. For their excellent presentation of research and experiments, honorees were formally celebrated during a Science Fair Awards Breakfast.
At the breakfast, sponsored by the Island Park PTA, seventh and eighth grade students were called up as their project was announced and they were each presented with a plaque for their accomplishments. There were 10 projects selected in each grade level.
Some students worked individually, while others worked in pairs for their explorations and discoveries.
Seventh-grade winners were:
*Josephine Sambade, “The McGurk Effect”
*Ava Porcelli, “What Household Surfaces Hold the Most Bacteria?”
*Liam Fallon and Ethan Vega, “Which Product Tames a Tsunami the Best?”
*John Trainor and Dylen Collins, “Which Candy has the Lowest Melting Point”
*Kaiden Callanan and Joseph Robertson, “Ball Launcher Challenge”
*Luke Testerman and Declan Llewellyn, “How Far Can You Throw a Football?”
*Deanna Senter, “Does a Cell Phone Conversation Affect Reaction Time?”
*Isabella Severino and Sophia Santiago, “Does Homemade or Store-*bought Shampoo Work Better to Remove Grease from Hair?”
*Joseph Angelastro and Chase Goodwin, “Bacterial Resistant Materials and the *Best Disinfectant”
*Hudson Segreto and Chase Vicente, “How Much Height Does a Marble Need to Complete a Track”Eighth-grade winners were:
*Stefanie Laos, “Biological vs. Non-Biological Detergents”
*Ethan Mosley and Francis Miguel Reyes, “Can Biodegradable Materials Replace Plastic as Protective Food Packaging?”
*Alex Michaels and Collin Timm, “Can Biodegradable Hydrogels Help Conserve Water in Farming?”
*Mason Trama and Christian Torress, “Testing Glucose in Foods”
*Jenna Cardineau, “Memory & Personality”
*Elise LoCastro and Sophia Lajato, “Making Popping Boba”
*Colin McDonough and Evan Price, “Make Wind Work for You”
*Denaly Juarez, “Taming the Tsuami”
*Kylie Delgado and Julie Marrero, “Does Exercise Affect Lung Capacity?”
*Maxsima Ragnauth and Delilah Gonzalez, “Dissolved Oxygen vs. Temperature”Congratulations to all the students for their hard work and being recognized at this year’s Science Fair Awards Breakfast.
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Welcome to the Island Park Family
Island Park School District welcomes Ms. Shannon Malagreca as principal of Francis X. Hegarty. Ms. Malagreca has extensive experience in school administration and elementary education, most recently serving as assistant principal of PS 457/Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders in the Bronx since 2021, where she also previously served as acting principal.
During her role as both assistant and acting principal, Ms. Malagreca helped to increase student attendance by restoring positive student-faculty relationships. She also supervised and evaluated teaching staff and supported teachers in becoming reflective in their practice.
Prior to her role as assistant principal, Ms. Malagreca served as a literary consultant for educational consulting company Generation Ready, where she supported school principals in effective leadership practices and helped them identify school strengths and needs. She also served as an elementary teacher on both Long Island and New York City.
Ms. Malagreca received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Dowling College. She also holds a master’s degree in school building leadership from The College of New Rochelle and a master’s degree in children’s literature from Queens College.
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Holocaust Survivor visits Lincoln Orens Middle School
Seventh and eighth grade students at Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park recently had the opportunity to hear firsthand from Holocaust survivor and best-selling author, Marion Blumenthal Lazan. Lazan, who shared her powerful story of survival and resilience, captivated the students with a message of hope, compassion, and the importance of bearing witness to history.
During a special assembly, Lazan recounted her childhood in Nazi Germany before the war, her family's forced relocation to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, and the game she played while incarcerated, believing that if she could find four perfect pebbles, her family of four would remain safe. This emotional story served as the inspiration for her book, Four Perfect Pebbles.
Lazan, who was just 13 years old when she and her family were liberated and immigrated to the United States in 1948, spoke directly to the students, urging them to share her story and to continue telling the stories of Holocaust survivors. “In a few short years, I and other survivors will not be around to share firsthand our experiences,” Lazan said. “Please share our stories. It is you who will have to bear witness.”
The survivor’s heartfelt message emphasized the importance of kindness, respect, and celebrating both the differences and similarities between people. “This is the only way to prevent our past from becoming your future,” Lazan said, encouraging students to act with compassion and to stand against hatred.
Lazan travels internationally to speak on her experiences, is committed to ensuring that the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten. She spoke to the students about the power of sharing their voices and how, as future generations, they play a crucial role in keeping the memory of these atrocities alive.
Lincoln Orens Middle School Principal Dr. Bruce Hoffman expressed gratitude for the opportunity to host such an impactful event. “It’s incredibly important for our students to hear from those who lived through history, and we are honored that Ms. Lazan could share her incredible story with us today,” Dr. Hoffman said.
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Congratulations to Lincoln Orens Middle School teacher, Karen Davis!
Island Park Public Schools congratulates you on being named the 2024 Oceanside/Island Park Herald Person of the Year. We thank you for your commitment to our students, our schools and our community.
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Letters to the Island Park Community regarding the Public Library - January 22, 2024
Both letters and an additional attachment are located below, please click on the links to access.
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Make Your Voice Heard - Contact Information for Governor Hochul and Elected Officials
Restore Foundation Aid to Our Schools
Click here to view the Superintendent's Letter
What’s happening?
At a time when expenditures continue to rise beyond the district's control, federal COVID funds are set to expire, and the school district continues to deal with the aftermath of the LIPA/Nassau County Tax Certiorari Settlement with respect to the E.F. Barrett Power Plant, the $118,000 reduction in state aid proposed by Governor Hochul could have long-lasting results for our schools.
What can you do?
Contact Governor Hochul and our elected officials and help advocate for the full restoration of state aid for the Island Park UFSD.
Click here to send the Governor a message online.
Assemblyman Ari Brown: browna@nyassembly.gov
Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick: canzoneri@nysenate.gov
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Winter Recreation Registration 2024/ Youth and Adult
Registration for the 2024 Recreation Winter season begins December 9, 2024.
Refer to the Recreation Page under School Services for all flyers and information.
You may register in-person by appointment or over the phone.
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Important Information from Island Park Schools Re: Tax Bills
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Site Based Committee Members Needed 2024-2025 School Year
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10 Day Notice - Lead Testing in School Drinking Water
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Spring Recreation Registration Begins
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FXH/LOMS Faculty Mtgs.
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Read Across America Day
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Teen Center #10
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PARP Celebration
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IPFA Executive Board Mtg.
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Piano NYSSMA
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Friends Night Out #3
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Piano NYSSMA
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Daylight Savings Time Begins (Turn clocks ahead 1 hour.)
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Summer Experience Registration Begins
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Monitor & Security Aide Appreciation Day
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FXH FLES Showcase Begins
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IPFA General Mtg.
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UPK & LOMS Parent-Teacher Conferences
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LOMS Parent-Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal for LOMS Students)
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