Darren Fogarty is showing kids at Golden Hill a whole new view of the world around them, both in his classroom and outside its walls. Mr. Fogarty is in the Golden Hill Inquiry Lab, an expansive classroom that gives kids hands-on experiences with nature, learning about worm composting, Monarch butterfly habitats, water quality, sea creatures, …
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Congratulations to the Seward Spartans! Our athletes have earned an award of excellence from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) for exemplary display of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity for the 2021-2022 school year. Way to go Spartans!
As most of our community knows, Debbie Lisack, Golden Hill principal, and Susan Moore, Seward principal, have announced their intention to retire this summer. Together, they have provided numerous contributions during their 36 years of service to the Florida community. Retirement comes with a variety of emotions, both for the retiree and for those who …
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Susan Moore and Debbi Lisack, two longtime leaders in the Florida Union Free School District, have announced their retirements. Superintendent Larry Leaven said he appreciates their many years of service to the children and families of the district and wishes them well in the next chapter of their lives. “Ms. Moore and Mrs. Lisack are …
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Two Seward students were among 11 Orange-Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) students who earned medals at the SkillsUSA Area IV Regional Conference at OU BOCES. Kyra Falone was part of the team that placed second for Crime Scene Investigation. Kristen Matuszewski placed second for job skill demo. Nearly 200 students from various …
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Golden Hill Principal Debbi Lisack took a little field trip over to First Class Minds Preschool, just a mile and a half from her school. There, Principal Lisack did one of her favorite things – she read to the students! She started with the toddler group – kids ages 2-3 – then went to the …
S.S. Seward inducted 19 new members into its National Junior Honor Society on Tuesday, March 22. Candidates for the NJHS must be in seventh or eighth grade and achieve a cumulative academic average of 90 percent or better for consideration by the committee. They must embody the pillars of the NJHS charter: character, leadership, scholarship …
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Congratulations to S.S. Seward eighth grade student Shea Fleury who was selected to the Orange County Music Educators Association (OCMEA) Junior High All County Chorus. Shea is an alto singer who also plays guitar and ukulele. She loves all types of music– “I listen to everything” – especially pop and Broadway. She said she has …
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Students at Golden Hill recently had an incredibly interesting lesson that incorporated math and art and the artwork of Piet Mondrian. Mondrian was a Dutch artist born in 1872. While his early artwork included landscapes, especially trees, what he is known for is his abstract art that uses lines and sparce color. Fifth-grade students studied …
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District teachers representing grade levels from pre-K through grade 8 met with literacy consultant Leah Mermelstein earlier this month in pursuit of creating an effective, cohesive curriculum for writing. “We are tasked with creating a K-through-8 writing curriculum,” said Mermelstein, who is working with a writing cadre of teachers. Mermelstein graduated from the University of …
