Supt's Scoop
Dr. Manno's E-Brief, April, Edition, #12 17-18 School Year
A message from the Superintendent of Schools
Dear BCSD Families and Community Members:
This is our last Superintendent's Scoop of the school year. We sincerely hope your children have had a positive and productive year of learning. In this edition, we highlight student achievements in our schools and programs. We also wish our retirees well in their future endeavors. In addition, please see the article on The Summer Slide and how to keep your children actively learning over the summer months. During the summer, we will publish an edition updating you on various curricular, facilities, and other projects.
Today, we were notified by Senator Terrence Murphy, himself, that he has secured $30,000 in additional funding for the Bedford Central School District to support our programs. Please join us in thanking the Senator for his continued advocacy and work on behalf of the students and community of BCSD.
BCSD students and families, we wish you a pleasant summer break.
Best Regards, and In Service,
Dr. Christopher Manno, Superintendent of Schools
Colleges and Universities being attended by the FLHS Class of 2018
Adelphi University
Albright College
Barnard College
Bates College
Belmont Abbey College
Belmont University
Bentley University
Berkeley College of White Plains
Binghamton University
Boston College
Bucknell University
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Castleton University
Clemson University
Colby College
Colgate University
College of Charleston
College of the Holy Cross
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Davidson College
Dickinson College
Dominican University of California
Drexel University
Dutchess Community College
East Carolina University
Elon University
Employed
Endicott College
Farmingdale State College
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fordham University
Franklin & Marshall College
GAP YEAR
Gettysburg College
Hamilton College - NY
Hampshire College
Harvard University
High Point University
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Indiana University at Bloomington
Iona College
Ithaca
James Madison University
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the CUNY
Johnson & Wales University (North Miami)
Lafayette College
Macalester College
Manhattan College
Manhattanville College
Marist College
Miami University, Oxford
Muhlenberg College
North Carolina State University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Pace University, New York City
Pace University, Westchester Campus
Pennsylvania State University
Providence College
Purchase College State University of New York
Quinnipiac University
Roger Williams University
Rollins College
Sacred Heart University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Springfield College
St. Lawrence University
Stanford University
State University of New York at Albany
State University of New York at New Paltz
Stevens Institute of Technology
SUNY College at Cobleskill
SUNY College at Cortland
SUNY College at Oneonta
SUNY Delhi
SUNY Fredonia
SUNY Morrisville State College
SUNY Oswego
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Syracuse University
The George Washington University
The New School - All Divisions
The University of Alabama
The University of Tampa
The University of Texas, Austin
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Tufts University
Tulane University
Universiteit van Amsterdam
University at Buffalo The State University of New York
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Delaware
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Hartford
University of Louisville
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of New Haven
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of South Carolina
University of Surrey
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Vanderbilt University
Villanova University
Virginia Tech
Washington University in St. Louis
Westchester Community College
Western Connecticut State University
Western New England University
Williams College
Yale University
FLHS Senior Athletic Awards
Fox Lane High School Class of 2018: Future College Athletes
Jordan Campbell (Field Hockey)- Western Connecticut State University
Lucy Crerend (Basketball) – Columbia University
Henry Davis (Baseball)- ACC University of Louisville
Jack Gerken (Swim)- Ithaca College
Matthew Grippi (Wrestling)- NC State
Molly Henry (Swim)-Western Connecticut State University
Tess Krensky (Lacrosse)- Colby College
John Loveless (Swim)- University of Pennsylvania
Matthew Magnan (Lacrosse)- Syracuse University
Gianna New (Lacrosse)- Davidson University
Joseph Nuzzi (Baseball)- Westchester Community College
Thomas O’Sullivan (Baseball)- Iona College
Justin Picone (Golf)- Manhattanville College
Maria Violante (Basketball)- Belmont Abbey College
George Walker West (Lacrosse)- Tufts University
Callie Wortmann (Lacrosse)- Lafayette CollegeSenior Athletic Awards Recipients
UNSUNG HERO
Ryan Elliott
Jack Gerken
Grace Kiernan
Tess Krensky
Liam Maher
Eric Maiorano
Jacob Payson
Matias Rivera
Kyle Rowley
Kathryn Tortorella
Callie Wortmann
SCHOOL SPIRIT
Jake Aryeh
Sonny Aryeh
Emma Belfiglio
Benjamin Blakeway-Webb
Jordan Campbell
Lucia Crerend
David Max Crummy
Michael Dellorso
Gregory Fleming
Katherine Freeman
Emma Kolsky
Simon Peck
Victor Ramon
SPORTSMANSHIP
Samuel Barton
Javen Grier
Hanna Harrington
Charles Kimsal
Robert Long
Ellen Murphy
Preston McKenney
Christina Pansini
Kathleen Patalino
COURAGE & HARD WORK
Michael Alejos
William Brunner
Elizabeth De Palma
Molly Henry
Devin Hunter
Charles Kimsal
Sabrina Morales
Danielle Palladino
Nicholas Root
Johnny Santos
Maxwell Sullivan
Maria Violante
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Dillon Aryeh
Lucia Crerend
Henry Davis
Kayla Gallagher
Jack Gerken
Matthew Grippi
John Loveless
Matthew Magnan
Gianna New
Matias Rivera
Johnny Santos
Maria Violante
THREE-SPORT SENIOR ATHLETES
Dillon Aryeh
Jake Aryeh
Sonny Aryeh
Samuel Barton
Matthew Bassett
Elizabeth De Palma
Adam Feeley
Katherine Freeman
Charles Kimsal
Sabrina Morales
Michelle Paolicelli
Kathleen Patalino
Victor Ramon
Kyle Rowley
Maxwell Sullivan
Maria Violante
Abigail Wilson
JOHN McLAUGHLIN JR. (Coach ‘Mac’) MEMORIAL ATHLETIC AWARD
Jack Ferguson
Eric Maiorano
SCHOLAR ATHLETE – MALE
Sachin Ganesh
SCHOLAR ATHLETE – FEMALE
Abigail Wilson
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - MALE
Henry Davis
Matthew Grippi
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - FEMALE
Gianna New
Maria Violante
The Senior Athletes listed below were awarded scholarships as indicated:
ELAINE BIZA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Kathleen Patalino
THOMAS V. CAIONE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Jordan Campbell
FOX LANE SPORTS BOOSTERS CLUB ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Benjamin Blakeway-Webb
Callie Wortmann
E. RICHARD ‘DAPPER’ McDONALD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Lucy Crerend
Preston McKenney
Maria Violante
JOHN McLAUGHLIN SR. MEMORIAL ICE HOCKEY SCHOLARSHIP
William Brunner
Recognition of Retirees
- Patricia Benjamin
- Vera Berezowsky
- Sarah Fay
- Teri Gardiner
- Leslie Hunt
- Dorothy Katz
- Una McGuillicuddy
- Jeannette Moreno
- Sue Ostrofsky
- Marianne Stabile
- Donna Swift
Prevent the “Summer Slide” – Think about Learning This Summer
by Dr. Christopher M. Manno, Superintendent of Schools
As we summer begins, our students may be spending long days playing in the sun, relaxing, swimming, playing sports, gathering with friends, or possibly working. While it is important for students and parents to use the summer months as an opportunity to decompress from the hectic pace of the school year, it is also important for students not to lose the academic progress they have accrued during the past year.
During summer vacation, children forget a significant amount of the previous year’s learning (Hamilton et al., 2006; Kerry et al., 1998). This phenomenon is called “summer learning loss” or the “summer slide.” Studies have shown that the loss can equal as little as one month of learning and as much as three months. Summer learning loss has been shown most detrimental for math computation and spelling skills. Factual and procedural knowledge are more prone to decay than conceptual understanding. Summer learning loss worsens as students get older. The effect is felt most for the least able and at-risk students.
Due to the “summer slide,” schools have to spend weeks bringing pupils back up to speed at the beginning of the school year; thus, taking away from available teaching time. Additionally, studies have indicated that summer learning loss may increase disparities between on- or above-level students, and lower-level students. The cumulative effects of “summer learning loss” are significant.
Our students don't have to spend the summer stuck in reverse. Parents can assist in halting the “summer slide” for students. The following are four tips to promote a learning-filled summer (Family Education Network, 2002).
1. Encourage reading. Keep lots of books around and visit the library regularly. Encourage your child to pick out a variety of books, both fiction and non-fiction. Schedule time to read together. Show your child that you enjoy reading for pleasure. Most libraries schedule special summer events for kids. Completing the summer reading project is not enough; children should read daily throughout the summer.
2. Think about what your kids may be learning next year when you plan family activities. Our area is rich in historical, cultural, scientific, and other educational destinations. Consider day trips to museums, parks, or historical sites.
3. Keep math in mind. Since kids lose more math skills than anything else over the summer, try to find math-related activities. Obtain resources to keep your child’s math skills sharp over the summer. Play games that involve math skills.
4. Consider summer academic/educational programs or tutoring. Struggling students may benefit greatly from these programs.
Most importantly, try to keep summer learning fun. You don't want to turn children off to learning during the summer break. Relax and recharge, but also read and keep your math skills sharp.
References
Family Education Network (2002). Columbia University Press, Boston, MA., www.fen.com.
Hamilton, J., Johnston, S., Marshall, J., Shields, C. (May, 2006). Schools that like a challenge: Making the most of time. Educational Leadership.
Kerry, T. & Davies, B. (1998). Summer learning loss: The evidence and a possible solution. Support for Learning, Volume 13, Number 3.
Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTO)
Bedford’s Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTO) is open to all parents and serves families of students receiving special education services, 504 accommodations, or with different learning styles.
SEPTO serves all BCSD schools and partners with the Administration to foster a culture of inclusion. SEPTO organizes events and meetings throughout the school year that provide information and support to assist students reach their potential.
Please join SEPTO - it’s free of charge. Click on this link and register to receive notices about meetings, information and important announcements. https://bit.ly/2w1SLB7