Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Programs needn't be cut, and could be restored, the author says.
"Daddy, please try to get our library time back." Those were the words spoken to me by my eight year-old daughter right before I left to attend the Port Washington Board of Education budget hearing last night. The funny (or tragic) thing is, neither the 100+ residents who attended the meeting nor I had any intention of trying to restore the librarian funding that was cut from the budget last year. We only hoped to save new programs on the chopping block this year, such as clubs, sports, art, and the PEP gifted and talented program. A year and a half ago, my family moved to this town from New York City. We wanted a great place to raise our two young daughters. For the most part, we have found an amazing town, filled with culture, art, and …
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Port Washington Public Schools
100 Campus Dr, Port Washington, NY
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Student programs, clubs and supplies may be reduced in 2012-13 budget.
The Port Washington School District continues to face fiscal stress from both inside and outside the district. As the district grapples with complex issues posed by new state mandates and a tax increase cap of 2 percent – unless a supermajority of at least 60 percent approve a higher tax levy. Legally, the district could also arrive at a number below the 2 percent tax cap by gaining concessions from existing contracts, without losing student programs or excessing staff, according to the a presentation by Dr. Geoffrey Gordon, superintendant of schools. In its latest iteration of the budget presented at the Port Washington School Board meeting on Tuesday at Schreiber High School, the district is now looking at a maximum budget of $133,039…
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Schreiber High School
101 Campus Dr, Port Washington, NY
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Third grade girls at St. Peter's collect shoes until Feb. 15.
St. Peter's Brownie Troop 446 along with the help of St. Peter's Cadette Troop 432 are sponsoring a gently used Footwear Drive to send to the St. Peter's Mission in Guatemala. The shoes will be picked up by Feb. 15. On Feb. 6, parishioner Alberta Mellert met with the girls to speak about her recent trip to a poor community in Guatemala. "We have so much and they have so little," she told the girls, according to a troop leader. The Brownies where inspired by a photo of a girl about their age who was dancing and happy. Her shoes did not match and both shoes were for the left foot. With the help of Cadette troop 432, the girls created and posted posters to publicize the collection. The girls also decorated boxes to store and ship the …
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St. Peter of Alcantara School
1321 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The show runs Friday through Sunday.
This Friday through the Weber Middle School drama club will proudly present their annual musical production of: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The musical, which is told in a high-energy rock opera style (yes, that means hardly any speaking lines) was the first musical written by the dynamic team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. “Joseph” is based on the biblical story of “Joseph and his multicolored coat,” from the book of Genesis. The show shares the tale of how Joseph, Jacob’s favorite son, is blessed with prophetic dreams. He is then sold into slavery by his conniving and jealous brothers, but is able to overcome his odds and achieve greatness. Joseph continually shares with the audience that dreams really can …
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Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School
52 Campus Dr, Port Washington, NY
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
The new community organization moves forward with PortFest, a celebration of local musicians and artists.
Plans are now underway for PortFest, an outdoor celebration of local musicians and artists, slated for May 19. Sponsored by HEARTS (a new community organization whose acronym stands for "Helping Enrich The Arts" in Port Washington), PortFest is envisioned to be an all-day event with stages for live music, and booths showing the works of Port Washington artists, and incorporating each of the district's seven schools. "We want to celebrate and raise awareness of the arts in Port Washington," HEARTS Founder Damon Gersh said at an information meeting Tuesday at Schreiber High School. "Port Washington has the potential to be known as a cultural center of Long Island." The group aims to raise $25,000 to support cultural arts programs in the Port…
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Schreiber High School
101 Campus Dr, Port Washington, NY
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Happenings in Port Washington.
1. There's a parenting class at Chabad of Port Washington, lead by Sara Paltiel. 11 a.m. Learn more. 2. Take the kids to celebrate Tu B’Shevat, the new year for trees, at Reconstructionist Synaogue of The North Shore. Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas for a craft, stories and songs about the holiday. Pizza and salad follow. 5:30 p.m. Learn more. 3. The Board of Commissioners of the Port Washington Police District meets at 7 p.m. 4. The Harbor Hills Residents Association is holding a general meeting at the Port Washington Public Library, 7:30 p.m. 5. Don't forget SOUPer Bowl is this Saturday at the United Methodist Church. 12-3 p.m.
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1001 Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY
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Port Washington Public Library
1 Library Dr, Port Washington, NY
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Chabad of Port Washington
80 Shore Rd, Port Washington, NY
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The United Methodist Church of Port Washington
35 Middle Neck Rd, Port Washington, NY
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Port Washington residents honored at the University of Delaware.
Several students from the Port Washington area have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Fall 2011. Those students include: Gabrielle Balaban, a Senior Business and Economics major from Sands Point. Adrienne Bourguet, a Senior Health Sciences major from Port Washington. Lindsay Eisenman, a Senior Arts and Sciences major from Port Washington. Erin Lauzon, a Junior Business and Economics major from Port Washington. Rachel Rozeen, a Freshman Arts and Sciences major from Port Washington. Emilie Wach, a Sophomore Arts and Sciences major from Port Washington. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.33 or above for the semester. The University of Delaware…
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Happenings around Port Washington.
1. Business owners: here's a great opportunity to get the word out about what makes your place special. "Claiming" a Patch Listing is just another way of saying: You take control of its content and get the word out to your customers, here and beyond Port Washington. Tell a friend and check this out. 2. Didn't attend Jon Kaiman's 2012 State of the Town Address? We have a recap. 3. Join the Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore for an evening book club meeting. The group will discuss "The Marriage Plot" by Jeffrey Eugenides, with a discussion facilitated by Jeanette Walowitz. 7 p.m. Learn more. 4. Kindergarten registration is ongoing at Port Washington Public Schools. Learn more. 5. Enjoy Tai Chi at Port Washington Senior …
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Happenings around Port Washington.
1. The Port Washington Board of Education meets at Schreiber High School, 8 p.m. Those interested in the discussion on needed roof repairs at Weber Middle School will likely want to attend. See the agenda. 2. The Town of North Hempstead Board of Trustees meets at Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. See the agenda. 3. It's mid-terms and Regents week at Schreiber. Get the exam schedule. 4. Speaking of Schreiber, kudos to The Schreiber Times, for its recent awards. 5. Share your news with the community by posting an announcement on Patch.
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Schreiber High School
101 Campus Dr, Port Washington, NY
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Town of North Hempstead
220 Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY
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Monday, January 23, 2012
The school newspaper was recognized by the Empire State Scholastic Press Association.
The Schreiber Times, the high school newspaper produced by Schreiber High School, scored several awards by the Empire State Scholastic Press Association, an organization that provides education, resources and recognition to aspiring high school journalists in New York State. Students publish 10 issues each school year, and enjoys a circulation of 2,000 copies per issue. Each issue features 24 pages of Schreiber news, opinions, features, arts & entertainment, and sports. The paper won the following awards Gold All New York: Schreiber Times staff Editorial: Gold, Honorable Mention Editorial Page: Silver, Bronze In-Depth Coverage: Gold (Katya Barrett, Sahil Doshi - class of 2011), Leah Nash - class of 2011; Gold (Sahil Doshi, Leah Nash); …
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Schreiber High School
101 Campus Dr, Port Washington, NY
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39856
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hank ratner
1:42 pm on Thursday, February 9, 2012
Librarians DID NOT have to be cut last year, IF the Teacher's Union agreed to a one time give-back of $1500. more ›