We’re Off to See the Wizard
Willow Road's first-grade classes are over the rainbow about the Wizard of Oz. Students in Mrs. Mendes’s and Mrs. Coryell's classes began this exciting unit by sharing the classic novel, reading aloud...
View ArticleA Day at the Opera
On Monday March 7, sixth-grade students from Howell Road School, their teachers, parents and music teacher Michael Rodgers had the unique pleasure of attending the opera, "L'Elixir d'Amore" at the...
View ArticleConcert Time at Willow Road School
On March 15, Willow Road School held its first of two spring concerts. It was no surprise that, once again, the students and music directors captivated the audience with a spectacular presentation....
View ArticleHistory Comes to Life at Howell Road
Fourth-graders at Howell Road School culminated their studies of Colonial America with a Colonial Times Celebration on March 22. Donning clothing representative of the era, the students were brought...
View ArticleBoard of Education Hosts Second Commendation Ceremony
The Board of Education hosted its second Commendation Award Ceremony, an initiative introduced earlier this school year, on March 22. A number of students, along with two staff members, received...
View ArticleScience is Everywhere
Dirtmeister, a PTA sponsored science program presented by the entertaining Dirtmeister himself Steve Tomecek, who is also an accomplished geomorphologist and author of more than 45 science books for...
View ArticleBridging the Generations over Brunch
In a tradition dating back more than 15 years, students at James A. Dever Elementary School hosted their annual Juniors Meet Seniors Concert and Brunch, honoring the adult volunteers who participate in...
View ArticleSaving the Planet One Old Printer at a Time
Students in L.J. Butler’s third-grade class at James A. Dever Elementary School did their part to help save the environment by participating in the West Hempstead District 6 E-Cycling Program. Teaming...
View ArticleValley Stream Guides the Light for Education
Valley Stream Central High School District hosted the Council of PTA’s 55th annual Lights On For Education on April 21 at Memorial Junior High School. The evening featured comprehensive displays and...
View ArticleThey Say Everyone Has A Twin
Morgan Jenkins, a student in Mrs. Rezek’s kindergarten class happened to pass Willow Road School Principal Stephanie Capozzoli in the hallway and complimented her on her dress. Mrs. Capozzoli returned...
View ArticleCommunity Residents Approved 2016-17 School Budget
On Tuesday, May 17, community residents approved the 2016-2017 school budget by a vote of 627 YES to 301 NO. Antoinette “Toni” Pomerantz was re-elected with 795 YES votes and Milagros Vincente was...
View ArticleLiteracy Night in Willow Woods
Willow Road School was transformed into Willow Woods as part of the school’s Literacy Night. The faculty and staff assumed the role of camp counselors as they guided eager student-campers through an...
View ArticleDancing Brings Everyone Together
Willow Road School held its Eighth Annual Dance Cotillion, defined as a formal dance with frequent changing of partners, as the culminating event of for the fourth-grade classes who participated in a...
View ArticleProfessional Development in Action
Teachers in the Willow Road School participated in a professional development activity enabling them to collaborate with their colleagues while acquiring a better understanding of how students learn...
View ArticleFun in the Springtime Sun at Dever’s Field Day
Celebrating the coming close of a successful school year and the onset of summer, students at James A. Dever Elementary enjoyed the spring sunshine and a cavalcade of competitive activities at the...
View ArticleLooking into the Future
Students in the fifth and sixth grades at Willow Road School were thinking about their future when they participated in the school’s first Career Day. The program was designed to inspire students to...
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