1-05-2010
On December 8, students from the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Bellport Academic Center’s Student Council made their third annual holiday visit to the Medford Multicare Center for Living to share the joy of the season with the elderly.
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1-05-2010
As part of the Compassion Without Borders initiative, Eastern Suffolk BOCES Bellport Academic Center (BAC) Student Council members participated in a cake sale fundraiser.
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1-06-2010
Heather Forest, Storyteller / Author brought literature to life with her unique oral storytelling skills at a workshop for librarians at the School Library System.
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1-11-2010
Students at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Islip Academic Center in Oakdale learned about opportunities and experiences of Airman Ron Wcela prior to his being deployed to Kuwait.
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1-11-2010
Students exploring a career working in animal shelters, boarding kennels, grooming shops, veterinarian hospitals, or maybe being a canine masseuse get the education of a lifetime in the Canine Careers program at ESBOCES.
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1-13-2010
Fifty Eastern Suffolk BOCES staff members participated in a competition to lose weight. The losers at the Brookhaven Learning Center are very proud of themselves!
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1-13-2010
A grant awarded to Islip Academic Center in Oakdale for the last three years by then-Senator Caesar Trunzo (R–District 3), has been continued by Senator Brian Foley (D–District 3).
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1-14-2010
Students from the Animal Science program, under the direction of Ms. Lisa Mongiello, Mrs. Cargill, and Mrs. Beckmann, organized a fundraiser for donations to Katie's Critters a small animal rescue organization.
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1-14-2010
Students in the Animal Science program at Eastern Suffolk BOCES visit shelters, libraries, and local horse farms, enhancing their classroom experiences.
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1-19-2010
Masera Learning Center in West Islip, where elementary and middle school students with autism and related developmental disabilities prepare for the future, has seen the recent installation of new cabinetry.
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1-19-2010
When Patricia McCabe, an MBA student at Stony Brook University, began an internship project on the use and controls of photocopy equipment in a large organization, she knew it would be a win-win situation for everyone involved.
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1-20-2010
The first five years of a child’s life have a crucial impact on learning abilities, character, and overall behavior. This demonstrates the importance of early reading.
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1-26-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Model Schools, which offers technological support to teachers to facilitate implementation of State Learning Standards, became the link between two schools - one on Fire Island and the other in England.
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1-29-2010
Guidance Counselors from ESBOCES component school districts attended an annual District Contact Meeting at the ESBOCES Suffolk Aviation Academy. Some got to fly, others learned first-hand from students about cutting-edge ESBOCES programs.
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FEBRUARY
2-01-2010
Students from the Edward J. Millken Technical Center and the H.B. Ward Technical and Academic Center secured First and Second Place at the Greater New York Automobile Dealer's Association Competition.
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2-02-2010
Responding to requests from school personnel, a two-hour workshop with Dr. Steven Kipnis, medical director from the State’s Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services, was hosted by SAS.
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2-04-2010
What’s the best way to get someone to give blood? Just ask them and educate them!
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2-08-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES is proud to announce that the Mobile Outreach Parent-Child Home Program (MOPCHP) is the recipient of $30,000 in grant funding from the Edith Glick Shoolman Children's Foundation.
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2-09-2010
It's not just about dogs in the Canine Careers program! Fish, birds, and reptiles are incorporated into the learning experience, inside and outside the classroom at the Brookhaven Technical Center in Bellport.
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2-09-2010
Field trips to the New York Boat Show provide an opportunity for the students in the Marine and Outdoor Power Equipment program to network, learn, and gather ideas.
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2-17-2010
Adult Education Literacy students raise $578 and food and clothing for Haitian quake victims.
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2-22-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES students celebrate the culture of Hispanic people by participating in a variety of school-wide projects.
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2-22-2010
Students in the Westhampton Beach Learning Center @ Hampton Bays High School thought Mr. Rodney Way was Ace! That’s Australian slang for excellent. He was the right bloke to present on his native country of Oz, otherwise known as, Australia!
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MARCH
3-01-2010
In a mutually beneficial arrangement, female students from Premm took a field trip to Brookhaven Technical Center in Bellport where they visited with graduating cosmetology students.
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3-01-2010
Islip Academic Center (IAC) was fortunate in making direct contact with a Haiti native following the devastating earthquake there.
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3-02-2010
Students from the Islip Career Center demonstrate their culinary skills for the students at the Premm Learning Center.
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3-04-2010
Bellport Academic Center students reflect on O. Henry's story of unselfish love and in a related story, students and staff fundraise to help Haitians.
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3-05-2010
Welding students from ESBOCES receive a valuable learning experience on a field trip to the Town of Islip Department of Public Works Welding shop.
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3-08-2010
Air Traffic Controller, Patrick Harten, who worked with Captain Sullenberger to spash land Flight 1549 in the Hudson, spoke to the ESBOCES aviation students about his job and his experiences on that amazing day.
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3-09-2010
ESBOCES students at BTC, Skills USA Chapter, have a multidisciplinary project that will result in a natural habitat to be used by the entire student population, as well as members of the surrounding communities.
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3-15-2010
Logan Driscoll is completing his internship at Acura Bay Shore, his schooling at Middle Country CSD and ESBOCES, and looks forward to using his $1000 scholarship when he attends SCCC.
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3-16-2010
Students from the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Bellport Academic Center at Eastport-South Manor High School filled the Nesconset Nursing Center with song and joy.
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3-16-2010
The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country.
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3-16-2010
Participating in the food judging portion of the event, ESBOCES culinary arts students, led by chef/instructors Matt Kozak and Rich Simon, scored well.
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3-18-2010
It was an international, global affair at the Brookhaven Learning Center. Students learned about other countries and cultures through the use of technology, food, costumes, and music.
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3-19-2010
With $400 in grant money from the Archaeological Institute of America, students at Little Flower UFSD can investigate the pyramids and the death of King Tut.
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3-23-2010
Students at the Westhampton Beach Learning Center created simple machines with the help of technology teacher Mr. Ramesh Nathai. What an innovative learning experience!
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3-23-2010
Their catchy tune about Respiratory Etiquette might help you avoid catching a cold. WHBLC students collaborate with WTAC students in a recording studio to support healthy habits.
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3-29-2010
Aware of the struggle some Long Islanders are having due to the tough economy, student members of the SkillsUSA Community Service Committee have opened a Food Pantry on school grounds.
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3-31-2010
Environmental Educator Jolene Johnson visited the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Early Childhood Education class at the Islip Career Center (ICC) in Oakdale to present Insects Galore!.
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APRIL
4-05-2010
Participants at the Edward J. Milliken Technical Center Healthy Heart Clinic had the opportunity to get baseline information about their bodies when they were evaluated by students in the Clinical Medical Assisting program.
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4-05-2010
Advocates from Eastern and Western Suffolk BOCES traveled to Albany to discuss with legislators and representatives important issues that are affecting Long Island on Lobby Day 2010.
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4-05-2010
The ESBOCES PTA dinner was a resounding success. Representatives had the opportunity to partake of a culinary delectable dinner and then tour the ESBOCES BTC facility to learn about the many programs offered.
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4-08-2010
The Student Assistance Service (SAS) of Eastern Suffolk BOCES has embarked on a model project to deal with the issue of underage drinking in the Rocky Point UFSD and Shoreham-Wading River CSD.
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4-09-2010
Certificates were presented to four school districts acknowledging them as Effective Practice Mentor Schools.
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4-09-2010
The Long Island Media Arts Show sponsored by Eastern Suffolk BOCES Arts-in-Education and held each year at Five Towns College showcases high school student media artwork.
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4-09-2010
Students at the Premm Learning Center at Ridge Elementary School raised $50 for the Haitian Relief Effort by doing odd jobs around their house.
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4-09-2010
Award winning authors and speakers who have dedicated themselves to working with teachers and schools were invited to the 20th Annual Literacy and Learning Institute.
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4-15-2010
Students in the Automotive Technology program at the Edward J. Milliken Technical Center in Oakdale had the opportunity to meet with automotive professionals from across Long Island.
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4-15-2010
Kick Butts Day is an annual event that aims to educate teens about the dangers of tobacco. Students at the ESBOCES Brookhaven Technical Center were on a mission to education staff and students about the hazards of smoking.
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4-20-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES partners with Team Home Depot and the Long Island Nature Collaborative for Kids (LINCK) to create a Nature Explore Classroom at the Brookhaven Technical Center.
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4-22-2010
Drop Everything and Read, a national day for reading devoted to children's author Beverly Cleary, took place at the Westhampton Beach Learning Center. It was a D.E.A.R. Day!
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4-23-2010
The Interagency Coordinating Council for Long Island (ICCLI) held an educational conference that focused on collaborative approaches to successful outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
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4-26-2010
The Masera Learning Center Book Fair and Guest Reader Day enhanced the lives of the students and guests.
"There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all." — Jacqueline Kennedy
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MAY
5-06-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES sponsored the Tenth Annual Celebration of Technology in Education at SUNY Stony Brook where students and teachers from across Long Island demonstrated Best Practices.
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5-10-2010
The ESBOCES Canine Careers program at the Brookhaven Technical Center in Bellport prepares students who are pursing a career with dogs. Instructor, Ms. Konnerth invited a professional from Elite Animal Trainers of America on EXPO Day.
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5-10-2010
Learning to make healthier choices when dining out is the goal of Suffolk County restaurants and officials at ESBOCES and Mather Memorial Hospital.
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5-10-2010
The purpose of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI) is to provide opportunities for New York State high school Latino students to enhance their leadership skills and knowledge in order to be productive citizens.
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5-10-2010
Business and industry professionals enlightened and educated students at Eastern Suffolk BOCES about career opportunities and what it takes to get the job and get the job done right.
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5-10-2010
ESBOCES Dept. of Educational Support Services offers comprehensive professional development programs. Recently, Ms. Claudia Bonavita facilitated the NYSED Mandated Training in the Needs of Children With Autism at Westhampton Beach High School.
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5-10-2010
Ms. Carrie Russell, Director, Program on Public Access to Information - ALA led an interesting discussion on Copyright Law and Fair Use to local school district librarians and administrators.
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5-12-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES students in the Brookhaven Technical Center learned about the hazards of heroin from Special Agent Charles Bernard from the DEA.
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5-17-2010
The usual one-way delivery of information to students, disconnected and soon forgotten, can end up meaningless, while only scratching the surface.
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5-19-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES students at the Islip Career Center take ownership of their school community by volunteering to clean up a local ball-field through Keep Islip Clean (KIC).
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5-19-2010
Five ESBOCES students from the automotive technology program received $100 from Mr. Patrick Cassino, SUN Auto Dealership Owner to purchase tools for their future careers.
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5-20-2010
The ESBOCES Parent-Child Home Program held it's end-of the-year celebration at the Knights of Columbus in Central Islip. Children and parents involved are on the right track to school success!
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5-24-2010
The Stay Alive, Stop the Loss day-long program was for all members of the senior class, provided through a grant (one of two awarded on Long Island).
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5-24-2010
Students and teachers across New York State are wearing t-shirts and pins designed by Lanipse Rosario an ESBOCES and Central Islip UFSD student. She captured First Place at SkillsUSA in the Pin Design Competition.
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5-26-2010
Teachers and students at the Brookhaven Technical Center in Bellport continuously collaborate on projects. Their efforts paid off with a First Place win at the New York State SkillsUSA Chapter Display competition.
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5-27-2010
The Eastern Suffolk BOCES Westhampton Beach Learning Center was among 4000 libraries selected to receive the We the People Bookshelf Grant.
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JUNE
6-03-2010
Each year, ESBOCES presents a competition that allows students in the adult ed, junior, and senior cosmetology programs to compete creating evening and fantasy do's. The money raised is used for student scholarships.
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6-14-2010
Proceeds from products sold in May at the Canine Careers Pet Boutique were donated to Second Chance Wildlife Rescue. Owners and volunteers came in person to thank students accompanied by rescued dogs.
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6-15-2010
What a great way to end the school year! Literature Lunch is an exciting new way to introduce students to the joy of reading while providing an opportunity to share with others.
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6-17-2010
The Special Olympics Athlete’s oath states, "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
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6-17-2010
The collaborative effort, Fun with Books at the Westhampton Beach Learning Center created a new exciting way for students to enjoy reading.
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6-21-2010
It was a jumpin', jivin', foot stompin' good time at the Westhampton Beach Learning Center when Brady Rymer and his band came to visit. And, sometimes birthday wishes come true!
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6-21-2010
Mr. Edward J. Zero was honored with the Excellence in Educational Leadership Award. He was nominated by the faculty and Dean of St. John's University.
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6-28-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES congratulates the students who captured First Place at the SkillsUSA State Competition held in Syracuse, New York.
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6-28-2010
Several dedicated teachers were recognized with certificates for their involvement in a variety of endeavors that enhanced the learning experiences of students.
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6-28-2010
The Eastern Suffolk BOCES Board members recognized and congratulated the recipients of the MESTRACT Technology Curriculum Initiative Grants and the MESTRACT Terri Peters Curriculum Initiative Grants.
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6-30-2010
Outdoor learning experiences are priceless. ESBOCES students visited the new gateway to the the Fire Island National Seashore, the Watch Hill ferry terminal in Patchogue to learn about marine life through the Little Red Wagon Project.
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JULY
7-02-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES presents certificates of apprecitaion to staff members for their efforts in raising awareness and donations for local and global causes.
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7-19-2010
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs of Eastern Suffolk BOCES offered free Summer Career Exploration “camps” at three campuses - Oakdale, Bellport, and Riverhead - providing students with opportunities to learn about career options.
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7-19-2010
The free Summer Career Exploration Program provides students with the opportunity to learn more about a variety of career options.
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7-19-2010
Students learn to prepare a variety of recipies during their culinary arts experience with Chef Joy Graf at the ESBOCES Riverhead campus.
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7-19-2010
Students working together in Mr. Mike O'Hara's auto technology class at the ESBOCES Riverhead campus.
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7-19-2010
Students in the Dramatic Arts program under the direction of Ms. Theresa Cucina-Lane performed a variety of improv acts that included comedy, drama, and dance situations at the Brookhaven Technical Center in Bellport.
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7-19-2010
Students learned to braid, create nail art, add hair extensions, apply make-up, and curl hair from ESBOCES cosmetologist Ta-Juana Portier at the ESBOCES Riverhead campus.
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7-19-2010
Students working in Mr. Bill Sperl's audio production studio on the ESBOCES Riverhead campus.
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7-20-2010
The ESBOCES Summer Career Exploration afforded students an opportunity to learn about career options. In auto technology, students learned the tools for the trade through hands-on experiences.
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7-20-2010
Students attending the FREE ESBOCES Summer Career Exploration audio production program in Riverhead under the direction of Mr. Bill Sperl learned the tools of the trade and that you can get paid for doing something you love.
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7-20-2010
Students in grades 8 - 10 had a hands-on opportunity to learn about the world of cosmetology at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES FREE Summer Career Exploration program.
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7-26-2010
Keeping children busy during summer recess is only half of the goal of the Summer Enrichment Program offered by Eastern Suffolk BOCES. The other half is to keep them learning.
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7-27-2010
From sunny California to the beaches of Hawaii, students at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Premm Learning Center in Oakdale traveled across the globe learning about the United States.
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7-27-2010
Channel 12 reporter Ken Grimball recently visited the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs being offering through Summer Career Exploration “camps” in Oakdale.
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AUGUST
8-04-2010
Students build self-esteem and have the opportunity to strut their stuff during Karaoke Day at WHBLC. What a fun way to learn during the summer months!
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8-05-2010
Students learn about water safety on a Coast Guard small response boat.
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8-09-2010
Let the race begin! Derby Day proved to be a jewel of a day for the students at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Westhampton Beach Learning Center.
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8-09-2010
Using technology, students at the Masera Learning Center learned about the history of carnivale and how it emerged into a modern day street fair.
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8-10-2010
Students learn about the danger zone on a bus by participating in a poster contest offered through the New York Association for Pupil Transportation.
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8-18-2010
The purpose of this grant is to foster 21st Century skills for teachers and students by encouraging creativity and collaboration utilizing the arts in all areas of teaching and learning.
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8-25-2010
Beach Day at WHBLC is an annual event that provides a day of fun as the facility’s teachers wrap up the summer program.
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8-30-2010
Agency officials hosted a reception on August 27th to express their appreciation to those who supported and assisted in obtaining a U.S. Department of Education $1.1 million grant award.
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SEPTEMBER
9-01-2010
Terrariums are easy to make, easy to maintain, and can sustain itself for long periods of time.
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9-13-2010
Students and staff at the Premm Learning Center were treated to an end of the summer BBQ and traditional Irish music.
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9-13-2010
The staff and students at the ESBOCES Premm Learning Center held their own State Fair and created nine exciting activities for students to engage in.
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9-13-2010
Vanessa Dodson, a student from the Longwood CSD who was enrolled in the ESBOCES Licensed Practical Nursing was the recipient of a Jeff Galloway Scholarship through the ROTHCO Company.
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9-13-2010
Sean Flanagan raised about $2,000 and traveled about 80 miles a day over the course of six weeks for The Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park.
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9-15-2010
Students at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Sayville Academic Center engaged in fun-filled events during the six-week summer program.
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9-16-2010
Brittany Hoffman and Samantha Hark were both recipients of SBGA scholarship money. The Superintendents of School Buildings and Grounds Association (SBGA) supports educational excellence.
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9-16-2010
Students from the Eastern Suffolk BOCES carpentry and custodial service programs are awarded scholarship money.
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9-22-2010
Imagine…Whirled Peace -- Students and staff at the Sayville Academic Center recognized International Day of Peace through poetry, peace pledges, and a moment of silence.
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9-27-2010
The Eastern Suffolk BOCES Sayville Academic Center hosts a Scholastic Book Fair each year in an effort to connect students with books.
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OCTOBER
10-08-2010
The William Floyd High School, Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC), a unit of the Educational Support Services of Eastern Suffolk BOCES, presented the Colors at a student-organized Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony.
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10-12-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES hosted its first Females in Aviation Career Day at the Suffolk Aviation Academy at the Brookhaven Calabro Airport on October 2, 2010.
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10-20-2010
Librarians attend the Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System liaison meetings to acquire more information to help students and staff in their districts achieve their goals through literacy.
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10-20-2010
An Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System liaison meeting about OPALS was a gem of a meeting providing powerful information to assist students and staff.
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10-22-2010
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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10-22-2010
Museums, professionals, exhibits, and live animals come to students for a day of interactive learning.
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10-28-2010
Tsila Blank, paraeducator and captain for ESBOCES Autism Speaks team had the good fortune to meet Dr. Temple Grandin at the walk for austim at Jones Beach.
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NOVEMBER
11-01-2010
At the 25th Annual Celebration National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Brookhaven State Park was recognized as an outstanding employer and student Ryan Kelly as outstanding employee!
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11-03-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES (ESBOCES) welcomed guidance counselors to the first District Contact meeting held this 2010-2011 school year at the Brookhaven Technical Center (BTC) in Bellport.
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11-03-2010
Volunteers and their dogs visited the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Premm Learning Center in Oakdale bringing smiles and emotional therapy to both staff and students.
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11-05-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Suffolk Aviation Academy students attended a career day to learn about the various jobs available within the aviation industry.
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11-05-2010
ESBOCES students from Teresa Cucina-Lane's Technical Theatre and the Performing Arts program attended the 12th Annual Fall Arts Conference at Adelphi University.
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11-08-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES affords students enrolled in the Supermarket and Warehouse program the opportunity to be OSHA certified forklift operators.
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11-15-2010
An informative presentation, sponsored by the SC Sheriff's Office, featuring panelists from education, law enforcement, and former gang members, was held at SCCC to empower the community to combat gang violence.
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11-17-2010
Brittany Hahnan, a student in the Central Islip UFSD, and Lori Beckmann’s animal science program at the Brookhaven Technical Center (BTC) in Bellport, was the winning contestant in the Pet Safe Families contest.
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11-19-2010
Three young ladies are venturing into a field that few have gone before – automotive repair.
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11-19-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES welcomed back more than 100 retirees at the 11th annuel Retirees Luncheon for food and fellowship.
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11-23-2010
School-Related Professionals serve the education community in many capacities. The ESBOCES Premm Learning Center recently recognized those individuals.
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11-29-2010
Masera Learning Center Eighth Annual Science Fair
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DECEMBER
12-03-2010
The Statewide BOCES Lobby Day in Albany
has been scheduled on Tuesday, February 15, 2011
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12-03-2010
Islip Career Center students learn about the dangers of drugs and alcohol through theatre performance.
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12-03-2010
Students complete project to beautify graffiti-covered wall.
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12-06-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES students at the Edward J. Milliken Technical Center (MTC) in Oakdale raised money for the FealGood Foundation.
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12-06-2010
Students welcomed fall into the Jefferson Academic Center through artful projects.
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12-06-2010
It is with great pleasure that ESBOCES announces that Jayne Kaht, Early Childhood Education instructor is the recipient of the 2010 Play-Educator Award.
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12-07-2010
Staff and students at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Premm Learning Center in Oakdale enjoyed a home-made Thanksgiving celebration.
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12-07-2010
Dawn Scicolone, assistant principal at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Brookhaven Technical Center in Bellport has just been appointed the SkillsUSA Administrator Trustee for Area VI.
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12-07-2010
Science students spend a day at Brookhaven National Lab working with the country's best scientists and utilizing its famed research library.
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12-08-2010
Discussions on how to take charge of your life were part of Council for Unity's presentation at BAC.
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12-09-2010
A new library was dedicated to Senator John J. Flanagan at the ESBOCES Centereach Academic Center.
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12-09-2010
ESBOCES students at the Jefferson Academic Center create beautiful wreaths.
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12-09-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES secondary special education students had the opportunity to learn about a variety of careers during Career Day.
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12-13-2010
The Eastern Suffolk BOCES Employee Award Ceremony was a resounding success. Congratulations to all the award recipients.
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12-14-2010
"The HUMVEE Program gives my students an opportunity to look at a unique type of diesel engine," said Mr. Mike O'Hara ESBOCES auto teacher.
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12-15-2010
Eastern Suffolk BOCES is pleased to announce that two students enrolled in the Aviation/Professional Pilot Training program have received congressional nominations for the US Air Force Academy.
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12-15-2010
The 14th Annual Herstory Gala was held to celebrate community work.
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12-16-2010
Santa spreads holiday cheer to ESBOCES students
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12-28-2010
Teacher Claire Kessler accomplished her goal. MTC Law Enforcement students would be delivering hundreds of children’s winter hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves to the Family and Children’s Center at the Cohalan Court Complex.
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