District Offers EVENING Kindergarten Registration for September 2013
Children who are legal residents of Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen and will be 5 years of age on or before Dec. 1, 2013 are eligible to register for kindergarten. Evening...
View ArticleTRANSPORTATION REQUEST 2013-2014
Dear Parent: Please complete the transportation request application on the back of this letter to request transportation for the 2013-2014 school year. Proof of residency, as requested on the...
View ArticleEncouraging Positive Behavior
On January 11, using PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) Howell Road School staff excited students about their school-wide positive behavior and learning program. During a school-wide...
View ArticleMaking Spirits Bright
The James A. Dever School Student Council, Junior Chorus, and Dever PTA sponsored Sign Language Club presented a medley of holiday songs for grades k-2. The highly entertaining performance showcased...
View ArticleSongs and Smiles Brighten the Day
Members of the James A. Dever School junior chorus and student council joined together to spread good cheer during their visit to the North Shore/LIJ Franklin Hospital Center- Orzac Rehabilitation...
View ArticleEveryone’s a Winner at Dever
Each year, the sixth-grade students and faculty get together for the Annual Student/Staff Volleyball Game. The energy and enthusiasm levels were high as both students and faculty demonstrated their...
View ArticleOutstanding Musicians Honored
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund proudly announced at the Jan. 22 Board of Education meeting at Willow Road Elementary School that 49 of the district’s musicians were selected to...
View ArticleSCHOOL CALENDAR UPDATE
A school district is required to be in session for 180 days a year, which may include two Superintendent Conference Days. Our 2012-13 calendar has 184 days, which includes two Superintendent Conference...
View ArticleWheeler Hosts NY Islanders Assembly
New York Islanders arena hostess Dina Tsiorvas and team mascot Sparky the Dragon paid a visit to Wheeler Avenue School to teach students a lesson on teamwork, healthy living and better decision-making....
View ArticleHowell Road School Celebrates Chinese New Year
Kindergarten students at Howell Road School celebrated Chinese New Year on Feb. 12, dressing in red and marching in a grand parade around the school. During the event, the students learned the concept...
View ArticleIntergenerational Reading Program Hits Howell
The residents of the Atria Assisted Living Home in Lynbrook joined Mrs. Robbins-Jean’s first grade class for the first of many monthly visits to read with the students. Mrs. Robbins-Jean reached out to...
View ArticleThe Improvised Shakespeare Company Visits Howell
On Monday, February 11, The Improvised Shakespeare Company of Chicago visited Howell Road School to conduct a special workshop with the Drama Club, coordinated by Mr. Rodgers, the Drama Club director....
View ArticleWillow Road Regional Reflections Finalist
Congratulations to Willow Road student Logan Balsan who is a regional finalist for his music entry in the PTA sponsored Reflections program. Students who participated in the program were eligible to...
View ArticleCollecting Cans for a Good Cause
The sixth grade Student Council at Willow Road School organized a project to benefit those less fortunate. The entire student population was encouraged to collect canned goods, which were then donated...
View ArticleNo Name-Calling Week Sends Powerful Message
Responsibility, respect, citizenship, trustworthiness and fairness were the daily themes highlighted during No Name-Calling Week at the James A. Dever School. This weeklong event was designed to...
View ArticleHooray for the 100th Day
In anticipation of the 100th day of school, students at James A. Dever School tracked each school day beginning with day one. On February 27, kindergarten students could be heard throughout the halls...
View ArticleCelebrating 100 Days of School
Students at Willow Road School celebrated the 100th day of school as a milestone in their academic careers. Using their math skills and creativity the students designed hats, posters and banners all...
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