Malverne Union Free School District - News Feed http://www.malverneschools.org Copyright 2024 Syntax Communications Class of 2024 Academic Leaders The district congratulates theMalverne High School Class of 2024 Academic Leaders! We applaud these students on this wonderful accomplishment and look forward to watching them lead their class at this year’s graduation ceremony. Co-Valedictorians Cynthia Kartick Stephen Wyss Salutatorian Gabriela Franco Academic Leaders Alvin Ally Alozie Ucheomachi Amelia Avvinti Bari Suborno Gabrielle Bernabe Jazmin Bernard Ethan Brown Alexa Duhaney Fabian Gonzalez Raya Harrison Ryan Hayes Mecca Jones Cameron Lewis Henry Morales Morrone Suzanne Ariana Ruano Farah Sadik Sekani Spence Jerico Villanueva Date Added: 3/18/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175447 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT false175447 Princeton Prize In Race Relations Malverne School District is proud to announce that Malverne High School junior Olivia Brown has been honored with the 2024 Princeton Prize in Race Relations. The Princeton Prize in Race Relations is an esteemed accolade awarded to high school students who have made significant contributions to improving race relations through leadership, understanding, and actions toward racial equity. Olivia has been recognized for her leadership in the transformative campaign to rename a local street previously named after a Ku Klux Klan member, championing her community's values of inclusivity and respect for all races. This extensive three-year project showcased Olivia's unwavering commitment to justice and equity, involving rigorous research, compelling advocacy at town hall meetings and the active engagement of her fellow students alongside the Malverne Village committee. The successful renaming of the street to Acorn Way stands as a powerful testament to the community's collective stand against racial hatred and its unwavering commitment to creating a legacy of equality and unity. In his recommendation for the award, Malverne District Supervisor of Humanities Mr. Jason Mach praised Olivia's dedication and influence stating, "Olivia’s relentless pursuit of justice, combined with her ability to inspire and unite her peers and community members, has made a tangible impact on promoting racial understanding and equity in Malverne. Her leadership and passion for change are truly exemplary." The impact of Olivia's work extends far beyond the symbolic renaming of a street. It has ignited a wider dialogue on racial equity and underscored the significance of community activism. Olivia's actions have inspired her peers to engage in civic readiness and activism, showcasing the impactful role of youth in driving positive societal change. Olivia exemplifies the exceptional leadership and dedication to racial equity that the Princeton Prize in Race Relations aims to acknowledge and celebrate. Her contributions have not only enriched her community but have also set a precedent for future generations to follow. Olivia will be honored at a ceremony in New York City in April and is invited to participate in a race relations symposium at Princeton in the spring. Date Added: 3/15/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175433 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT false175433 Universal Pre-K Lottery Registration Malverne UFSD is proud to partner with Tutor Time of East Rockaway for a free UPK program that is preparing our four-year-old children for kindergarten with a thoughtful and creative curriculum that focuses on all aspects of a child’s development. The program, which is led by certified teachers, emphasizes using play for learning and introduces students to the basics of letters, numbers, colors and phonemic awareness. Our students have fun while developing large and fine motor skills and learning essential social values and practices, including sharing, respect and teamwork. Families with eligible children are encouraged to register for the UPK lottery. The deadline to apply for the lottery is Monday, April 8 at 3pm. Click here for Malverne UPK lottery registration today! Date Added: 3/15/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175420 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT false175420 Assemblywoman pledges $250,000 for HTH auditorium upgrade The district is proud to announce that Nassau County District 18 Assemblywoman Taylor Darling has provided a grant of $250,000 which will be used to purchase new seating for the auditorium at Howard T. Herber Middle School. Assemblywoman Darling made the announcement prior to a preview of the Malverne High School production of “Aida” that was performed in the auditorium for local senior citizens. The seating upgrade is part of a full auditorium renovation that is slated to take place this summer and will be completed in time for the 2024/25 school year. The Howard T. Herber Middle School auditorium is the heart of the Malverne arts and theatrical community with performances from all district schools taking place on the stage. With this makeover, Malverne will have a state-of-the-art facility to showcase the incredible wealth of talent that is being practiced and perfected in our schools every day. Date Added: 3/13/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175333 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT false175333 8th grade Science Research scholars win awards at LISEF Challenge On March 5, eight teams of Ms. Kelly's eighth grade Science Research students participated in the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair’s Middle School Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovation Challenge. The self-designed projects ranged from “The Impact of Energy Drinks on the Rate of Respiration in Yeast” and “The Effect of Centrifugal Force on the Velocity of Hot Wheels Cars,” to “Uncovering the Truth Behind Sunscreens” and “The Impact of Artificial Light on Plant Growth.” One group, in the category of Social and Behavioral Sciences, investigated the links between preconceived notions on genetically modified foods and taste preferences for GMO vs non-GMO apples, while another investigated the effectiveness of hand sanitizers on bacterial growth. Two teams from the class earned ribbons for their presentations in the category of Microbiology, which they have been researching since October. Lorelei Fitzgerald, Leyla Montrose and Gabriella Sime won Third Place for their project entitled “The Effect of Refrigeration on Bacterial Growth in Condiments” and Honorable Mention was awarded to Sophia Baez, Kamila Fernandez and Angelina Williams for their project entitled “The Effect of Dental Dog Treats on Bacterial Growth in Dogs’ Mouths.” All students who presented at this event will participate in the South Asian American Women's Alliance (SAAWA) Middle School Science Fair scheduled for March 19. Date Added: 3/13/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175342 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT false175342 UPK Information 2024-2025 Date Added: 3/13/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175347 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT false175347 Malverne HS Career Exploration Week From March 19-21, participate in presentations and meet professionals to learn about pathway options for healthcare, aviation, law enforcement, criminal justice, trades & unions, firefighters, entrepreneurs, business, real estate, military and more. Date Added: 3/13/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175349 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT false175349 We have lost power in MHS, HTH and central office. In the interest of safety we are dismissing MHS students at 1:45. HTH students are on standby as we hope to have power restored before the end of the day. Date Added: 3/12/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175316 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT false175316 MHS Presents: AIDA MHS students conjured musical theatre magic as they staged an incredible production of Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA for four shows from March 6-9. From the first notes of the orchestra to the final curtain call, audiences were in awe of the level of performance, professionalism and confidence that the students deftly projected from the stage during each stirring scene. Every element of the performance was a highlight, from the soaring voices to the masterful stage presence, bringing to life the conflicting emotions of love, hope and desperation that are embedded into this classic love story, to the colorful costumes and stunning stage design that placed audiences directly into Aida’s complicated world. Behind the scenes, the stage crew did remarkable job enhancing the production with smooth set changes and flawless lights and sound that gave audiences the impression that they had been transported from Malverne to Broadway. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 3/11/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175270 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT false175270 Message from the Superintendent Date Added: 3/8/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175236 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:00:00 GMT false175236 Students Sip Literature In Book Cafes As part of Read Across America Week, students at Downing enjoyed an extra special experience today as they were welcomed into Book Cafes that were created, decorated and staffed by our amazingly creative teachers. Each of the three Book Cafes featured a variety of books for the K-2 students to explore and activity sheets for them to complete as they were served imaginary drinks and treats. Kudos to the entire Downing team for always finding ways to make reading and learning fun for our students and creating amazing memories that will last a lifetime! Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 3/11/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175287 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT false175287 Family STEM Night - Monday, March 25, 2024 Date Added: 3/8/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175243 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT false175243 Exploring Ecosystems Our 3rd graders have been learning about ecosystems and life cycles and as a final project they transformed the classrooms into different ecosystems to show off what they've learned. Students took tours of each classroom exhibit and learned more about each ecosystem from the other student "experts." It was a creative lesson and a great collaboration between classrooms. Date Added: 3/11/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175285 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT false175285 BOE Meeting - March 12, 2024 Date Added: 3/6/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175150 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT false175150 Women's History Month Kick Off Second graders at Downing kicked off Women's History Month by learning about Eleanor Abbott, the inventor of Candy Land. After reading a Scholastic article on this nationally recognized author, teacher and game inventor, the kids had a chance to play the popular board game she invented more than 70 years ago. Date Added: 3/4/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175073 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT false175073 Message From The Superintendent - 03/01/2024 Date Added: 3/1/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175047 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:00:00 GMT false175047 Researching Influential African Americans 4th graders in Ms. Franzino's class celebrated Black History Month by researching influential African Americans and putting together presentations for the class. We learned about George Washington Carver, Malcolm X, Simone Biles, Michael Jordan and many more. Date Added: 3/1/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=175026 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT false175026 Exploring During Winter Break Students in the MHS Young Explorers Club chose to use their winter break wisely as they participated in inspiring club activities intended to enhance their bodies and minds. First on the vacation agenda was rock climbing at Island Rock in Plainview. The students learned that getting to top requires not only strength and balance, but strategy and focus. All the students were able to rise to the challenge and reach the top of the wall. The group also visited Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, the home of President Theodore Roosevelt. Students took a guided tour of the home, explored the grounds and visited the museum where they viewed artifacts from Roosevelt’s life and presidency. The Young Explorers Club offers students the opportunity to learn, grow and engage in unique experiences all year long, including kayaking trips, museums, hikes and more. Date Added: 2/28/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174968 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174968 MHS Presents: AIDA Malverne High School Presents: Elton John & Tim Rice’s AIDA 3 Performances Friday, March 8 at 7:00 pm Saturday, March 9 at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm At the Howard T. Herber Auditorium Tickets on-sale now at https://our.show/mhsaida Date Added: 2/26/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174902 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174902 Author Visits 4th Graders DAV 4th graders welcomed author S.P. Brown for a discussion about her latest book Kyrie’s School Blues. Ms. Brown's book addresses the power of reading and vocabulary building, confidence and self-esteem building, bullying, resilience and finding your voice. After recently reading the book, our students were excited to discuss the character and themes presented in the story, as well as her writing inspirations and details about her craft. Date Added: 2/22/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174854 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174854 Teaching About Teeth Mrs. Jelovcic’s 2nd graders read “Going to the Dentist” and learn the importance of brushing their teeth twice a day and visiting the dentist twice a year to keep the cavities away! Date Added: 2/21/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174838 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174838 Black History Month Celebration In the spirit of tradition and pride, the Malverne High School Black Studies Club presented their annual Black History Month Celebration at MPAC on Feb. 15. This student-run event was filled with inspirational songs, step-dancing, music and poetry that spread joy and inspired us think about past struggles, future challenges and reinforced our belief that with the support of our community anything is possible. One of many highlights was the keynote speech by Fayola L. Charlet, Esq., who currently serves as Nassau County Senior Assistant District Attorney and leads the Office of Community Affairs. Ms. Charlet reminded us that we are on a journey and while we may encounter detours, we must never lose sight of our purpose, humility and determination. Thank you to everyone who attended this extraordinary event and shared with us the messages, motivation and inspiration that was brought to life by our amazing students. Congratulations to the students of the Black Studies Club, faculty and everyone who contributed their time, talent and voices to make this night one of the most memorable of the year and extolling the true meaning of #ExcellenceOnPurpose. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 2/20/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174807 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174807 HTH Black History Showcase The HTH Creativity Club's Black History Showcase was an extraordinary celebration that held immense significance. It provided a powerful platform for students to honor the profound legacy of Black history and culture. More than a mere display of performances, this showcase embodied empowerment, urging our students to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black trailblazers who have shaped the course of history. Beyond the spotlight, the event became a pivotal moment for students to connect with their heritage, fostering a deeper understanding of the struggles and triumphs of the past. It served as an inspiration drawn from the resilience and achievements of those who paved the way. As our students showcased their talents and expressed their creativity, the event became a celebration of diversity within a supportive and inclusive environment. This showcase transcended the ordinary; it was a meaningful occasion for our students to unite, learn, grow and proudly honor the rich tapestry of Black history that has intricately woven the fabric of who we are today. Congratulations to all the students who contributed their time, energy and talent on the stage and behind the scenes. Special thanks to Ms. Campbell for organizing this special event. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 2/20/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174808 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174808 Feel the Beat Fundraiser In honor of American Heart Month, our DAV Ambassadors conducted the “Feel the Beat Fundraiser. Through posters and morning announcements, they encouraged students and staff to wear red on Valentine's Day as a reminder to take care of their hearts. Thanks to the generosity of all who participated they were able to raise $150, which will be donated to the American Heart Association to help in their battle against heart disease. Date Added: 2/14/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174678 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174678 Weather Chat MHS Band Director and weather expert Mr. Johnson visited our second graders as part of a culminating unit on weather. The students were excited to see how weather is predicted and learn more about Long Island's unique weather patterns. Date Added: 2/13/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174622 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174622 Spoken Word Poetry Club on the Radio The MHS Spoken Word Poetry Club was invited to Nassau Community College to be featured on the “My Hometown” radio show on 90.3 WHPC. Club president and MHS Poet Laureate Nirvana Cole, co-treasurers Tatiyana Forbes-Smith and Luciana Valerio, MHS Poet Laureate Uche Alozie and librarian Ms. Bowman were interviewed by Class of 2020 alums Bill Horan and Regina Halstead. During the two half hour programs, the students discussed the club and shared their original works. Mark your calendars to hear these interviews on 90.3 FM: Show #1- Thursday, Feb. 15 at 3:30pm (Replay: Sunday, Feb. 19 at 5:30am) Show #2- Thursday, Feb. 22 at 3:30pm (Replay: Sunday, Feb. 26 at 5:30am) Our students were thrilled to make sure their radio debut and we hope you tune in and enjoy! Date Added: 2/13/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174640 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174640 Message From The Superintendent - 02/09/2024 Date Added: 2/9/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174532 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 22:00:00 GMT false174532 Global School Play Day Malverne students joined schools from around the world in the celebration of Global School Play Day, an initiative designed to bring awareness to the importance of unstructured play in schools. Our students at Davison and Downing shared toys that do not require batteries or electricity, including classic board and card games, puzzles and blocks. They created teams and organized their own games and activities, helping them learn social skills, innovation and creativity through play. Of course, the administration and teachers joined in too, because everyone loves classic games and play!!! Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 2/9/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174560 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174560 BOE Meeting - February 13, 2024 Date Added: 2/8/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174495 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174495 STEAM Learning in Action Congratulations to our HTH Robotics teams on their accomplishments at the VEX Robotics Competition at Vaughn College in Queens! Date Added: 2/7/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174467 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174467 Black History Month Celebration The students of the Black Studies Club present the annual Black History Month Celebration. The community is invited to join us at MPAC on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7pm for a night of music, poetry, step-dancing and food in a joyous celebration African American Culture. The theme for this year’s celebration is African Americans in the Arts and you won’t want to miss the incredible talent that our students will be bringing to the stage all night long! All are welcome. Food will be available for sale following the event. Date Added: 2/7/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174466 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174466 100 Days Smarter On Feb. 8, the hallways and classrooms at Downing looked more like a senior citizen center than an elementary school as the students celebrated their 100th day of school by dressing (and acting) as if they were 100 years old. The kindergarten through second graders advanced over nine decades in a day as they arrived at class with grayed hair, rollers and facial hair and dressed in classic fashion with hats, horn-rimmed glasses, pearls, suspenders and bowties. Many of our young old-timers walked hunched over with canes in hand and some were even equipped with first alert pendants, in case of emergency. Our 100th Day of School celebration wasn’t all about dress up. The students showed they are “100 days smarter” by participating in various “100-themed” lessons and activities throughout the day, including math and counting, history and art. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 2/13/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174647 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174647 Valentines for Vets Downing students put their hearts into crafting special Valentine's Day cards for our service members and veterans. Thank you to the Student Council for coordinating and inspiring the students to participate in this meaningful activity. We are grateful to Mr. Diaz for meeting with the students and for his service in the U.S. Army. Date Added: 2/6/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174433 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174433 Message From The Superintendent - 02/02/2024 Date Added: 2/1/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174332 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 22:00:00 GMT false174332 Meet & Greet with Malverne Mel On Feb. 2, MWD student Emma Gobin had the opportunity to join Mrs. Thorp for visit with Malverne Mel this morning as he crawled from his lair and predicted an early spring! Emma earned this visit as a winner of the Groundhog drawing contest. Date Added: 2/2/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174380 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174380 Live Theatre Field Trip Our 3rd and 4th graders visited the Bellmore Playhouse this week to see a musical performance of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella. The students got to experience live theatre, practice their audience skills and had the opportunity to meet the actors! Date Added: 2/2/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174381 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174381 Northwell Health Partnership Resources Click here for School Mental Health Newsletters and more. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174349 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174349 Learning Light and Shadows Kindergartners in Mrs. Janosel and Mrs. Paolillo's class learned about light and shadows in preparation for Groundhog Day on Feb. 2. Date Added: 2/1/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174328 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174328 January "Malverne Pride" District Newsletter The January edition of the Malverne Pride Newsletter is now available. Click here to view. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174441 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174441 Key Club Visits Seniors The Malverne Key Club visited Atria Tanglewood as part of their ongoing intergenerational collaboration. The students presented a PowerPoint on the 1950s and 1970s to inspire discussions about fashion, sports and entertainment and engaged the residents with a student designed jeopardy game with 50s and 70s trivia. The visit culminated with a vote on the theme for the “Senior” Senior Prom that the students are planning for May. It was decided that the party will have a 70s disco theme, so don't forget your dancing shoes! Date Added: 1/31/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174305 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174305 Girls Policy Network MHS welcomed students from Uniondale HS for an ongoing Girls Policy Network collaboration focused on developing solutions for areas within their communities they hope to improve. We were proud to have Legislator Siela A. Bynoe and a representative from the office of Assemblywoman Taylor Darling present to help facilitate the student workshop and provide guidance as the students prepare their presentations. Assemblywoman Darling, who couldn’t be with us in person due to meetings in Albany, took a break from her state business to meet the students live over Facetime. The issues that the teams of students are tackling include road safety in our communities, student union initiatives and equality in sports and academics in our schools. The students are looking forward to their next meeting in February where they will work with renowned author and speaker Monique Couvson and then for a trip to Washington DC in March for a Voices4Equity event. Date Added: 1/30/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174283 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174283 Message From The Superintendent - 01/26/2024 Date Added: 1/26/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174212 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT false174212 DAV Chat Show with Special Guest Mr. Mach The latest episode of the DAV Chat Show is out! Click below to watch the Ambassadors interview Mr. Jason Mach, District Supervisor for ELA, Social Studies, and Library Science and 2024 MLK Humanitarian Award winner. Date Added: 1/26/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174217 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174217 Malverne High School Driver's Education Spring Classes Are Now Forming Malverne High School Driver's Education Spring classes are now forming! Classes begin February 6th! Please complete the application and learn more on the school website. Date Added: 1/25/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174177 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174177 Bowling Champs Congratulations to the MHS Varsity Boys Bowling team for winning the conference championship and qualifying for the Nassau County team championships for the first time in Malverne High School history! We are so proud of this incredible team for their monumental achievement: Cameron Lewis, John Karam, Javier Fuentes, Gennaro Izzo, Gavin Huertas, Jalen Miles-Bethea and Brennan Murray. Best of luck at the Nassau County team bowling championships on Saturday, February 10th at Garden City Lanes! #GoMules Date Added: 1/24/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174158 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174158 Student Gov’t Hosts AP US History Trivia Night On Jan. 16, our MHS Student Government invited students from Rambam Mesivta and Wantagh to compete in an AP US History trivia competition. The trivia was based on APUSH quizzes that are used to prepare for AP exams. Twelve teams each had five rounds of 12 questions with students having to work with their group to answer various questions about US History. At the end of each round our student government representatives collected and scored the team responses. After going to a tiebreaker to determine first place, the top two spots were held by Malverne teams! In addition to being an amazing experience for all involved, the event raised $500 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Date Added: 1/23/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174102 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174102 DAV PTA Teacher of the Year The Davison Avenue PTA has selected fifth grade teacher Ms. Stacey Montemarano to receive recognition as the school’s Teacher of the Year! Enjoy this video created by the PTA in honor of Ms. Montemarano. Date Added: 1/23/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174121 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174121 HTH “Anything Goes” Amazes! Congratulations to the staff, cast and crew of “Anything Goes” who brought new life and uproarious laughs to this classic musical comedy during three perfect performances on Friday and Saturday at the HTH Auditorium! The students sang, danced and acted with perfection as the audiences sang along with the timeless Cole Porter tunes that will surely be stuck in their heads for days! The crew handled the lights and sound perfectly and the stage design and costuming were world-class! Enjoy these photos taken during an exclusive preview for Davison students that took place on Friday afternoon. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 1/22/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174072 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174072 Cheer Team Shines at CheerFest On Jan. 20, Malverne High School varsity cheerleaders showed off their skills at inaugural Newsday CheerFest at Hofstra! What a show!!! Date Added: 1/22/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174082 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174082 MHS Parent Academy Presentation: Help Your Child Stand Out Through Their College Admissions Process The Malverne High School Counseling Center presented a Parent Academy on Jan. 17 where the team provided essential tip, advice and guidance on how parents can help their students stand out and succeed during the challenging college admission process. From factors that universities consider testing tips, deadlines and financial concerns, they covered a wide range of topics that will help families get started on this exciting, yet daunting process. CLICK HERE to view the presentation slides. You can also watch the entire presentation below. Of course, the Counseling Center staff is available to help in every way possible. CLICK HERE for more information and to get in touch. Date Added: 1/22/2024 @mediaonlyscreenand (max-width:639px) { iframe.webmade{ width:300px;height:168px; } } @mediaonlyscreenand (min-width:640px) { iframe.webmade{ width:640px;height:360px; } } http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174096 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174096 Spelling Scholars Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Top 20! Good luck in the finals this Friday. Date Added: 1/22/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174065 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174065 Message From The Superintendent - 01/19/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174003 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT false174003 MHS named to 2023 AP School Honor Roll The district is proud to announce that Malverne High School has been recognized with two prestigious awards by the College Board’s Advanced Placement program. The school was named to the 2023 AP School Honor Roll, earning a silver distinction. The AP Honor Roll recognizes high schools who have made enrolling in college-level courses a natural part of their culture. Only 9% of eligible schools nationally and globally received this recognition. For a school to be recognized, they must have a minimum of 40% of the graduating class enrolled in an Advanced Placement course with no less than 25% of those students scoring a 3 or higher on the exam. Malverne boasted 62% of the students in the Class of 2023 completed at least one Advanced Placement course, with 39% of those students scoring a 3 or higher on an exam during high school. These percentages are more than 10% higher than both the New York and global averages. Malverne High School was also the recipient of the AP Access Award. This award is bestowed upon schools if the percentage of AP exam test takers who are underrepresented minority and/or low-income students mirrors the school’s overall student demographics. “This is an award that Malverne is very proud of,” said principal Ms. Bascombe. “Our diversity is our strength, and this recognition is a testament to the inclusive spirit that defines Malverne High School.” Date Added: 1/19/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174040 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174040 MHS Students Shine at Model UN Congrats to our MHS students who served as delegates at the Model UN and took home awards for exceptional presentations! Selin Mutlu earned the ‘Best Delegate’ award, while Evelyn Brown and Luciana Valerio received honorable mentions. A well-deserved congratulations to all! Date Added: 1/19/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=174052 Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false174052 MWD Teacher of the Year The Maurice W. Downing PTA has chosen kindergarten teacher Mrs. Paolillo to receive recognition as the school’s Teacher of the Year! Date Added: 1/17/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173986 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false173986 Learning About MLK Our 1st graders got to know Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through books and magazine articles about his life and created colorful timelines to highlight what they learned. Date Added: 1/16/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173924 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false173924 MLK SPIRIT SHINES IN MALVERNE Congratulations to all who made the 38th annual Malverne UFSD Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration a spectacular success, including the incredible members of our community to joined together in strength and solidarity to honor the life and legacy of MLK! Following the Pledge of Allegiance by Downing first graders Nathaniel Green and Dorina Reid, Davison fourth grader Emily Severe led an inspired singalong of the James Weldon Johnson hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Next, assistant principal Mr. Stephen Benfante highlighted the notable attendees in the audience, including many elected officials and introduced Reverend Salley who led the Invocation, followed by a warm welcome by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna Lewis. In her speech, Dr. Lewis shared how Dr. King’s passion is felt beyond the borders of America and impacts people throughout the world working towards justice and equality. She also reminded us how his actions on May 12, 1965 opened the doors to racial integration in the Malverne and Lakeview community and changed our district forever. The Herber Video Production Class put together an amazing video tribute entitled “Dream: Malverne and the Spirit of MLK” featuring interviews with faculty and students telling us how relationships formed in Malverne have impacted their lives in meaningful and lasting ways. Performances that entertained and inspired the audience throughout the night included a rhythmic dance routine by the HTH Creativity Club performed to the song “Spirit” by Beyonce and original poetry readings by Malverne High School Poet Laureates Ucheomachi Alozie and Nirvana Cole. The Malverne High School Select Choir performed the traditional African American Spiritual “Children, Go Where I Send Thee”, the Davison Avenue Glee Club treated us to “We Shall Overcome” and “Turn to Each Other” and the Downing Performers brought us the finale of the evening with a moving rendition of “When the Lights All Shine” followed by a standing ovation. Special congratulations go out to our MLK Jr. Humanitarian Award honorees Mr. Jason Mach and Ms. Natasha Reynolds who both contribute so much to the Malverne community with their words and actions. We are so grateful for your service to our students and the entire Malverne community. If you were not able to join us, you can watch the entire celebration here: Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 1/16/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173931 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false173931 Message From the Superintendent http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173890 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT false173890 Save The Date Malverne Union Free School District is proud to honor the spirit and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at our annual celebration, January 11th at 7pm at the Howard T. Herber Middle School Auditorium. Featuring music, poetry and dance performances and tributes by Malverne students. Humanitarian Award Recipients: Mr. Jason Mach – Malverne UFSD Supervisor of Humanities Ms. Natasha Reynolds – Malverne High School ELA Teacher The community is welcome to attend. Date Added: 12/4/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173012 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:00:00 GMT false173012 HTH Presents: Anything Goes Don’t miss the Howard T. Herber Middle School production of the classic musical comedy “Anything Goes: Youth Edition”, featuring music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Three shows!!! Friday, Jan. 19 at 7pm Saturday, Jan. 20 at 1pm and 7pm at the HTH Auditorium. Get tickets now at https://our.show/hthanythinggoes Date Added: 1/9/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173811 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false173811 Marching Band Winners Congratulations to the Pride of Malverne Marching Band on winning the inaugural Metallica “For Whom The Band Tolls” Marching Band contest and scoring the top prize in the high school category: $15,000 worth of band equipment and instruments! More than 450 bands around the country competed and final judging was done by the members of Metallica themselves. We couldn't be prouder of the Pride of Malverne team for this incredible accomplishment! Date Added: 1/8/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173772 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false173772 Malverne BOE Meeting Postponed Due to the weather forecast, the Malverne Board of Education meeting has been postponed to Tuesday, January 16th at 8pm. Date Added: 1/9/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173656 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false173656 Message from the Superintendent http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173742 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:00:00 GMT false173742 Hip Hop Dance Workshop Members of the MHS chorus participated in a hip hop dance workshop in NYC led by Judine Somerville, an original cast member of Hairspray and a past member of five Broadway shows! Also, a former Radio City Rockette! Wow, our kids were incredible!!! Date Added: 1/5/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173743 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false173743 Robotics Club Members of the HTH Robotics Club are hard at work on their mechanical creations. Date Added: 1/4/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173681 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false173681 Saturday Pre-K registration dates announced http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173682 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false173682 Spreading Holiday Spirit and Songs On Dec. 22, the MHS Select Choir brought their spirit and songs to students and staff throughout the district with their annual Holiday Tour. The students traveled to each of the schools and filled the hallways with their pitch perfect hymns and carols. The day concluded with a soaring singalong with the amazing Downing 2nd grade Glee Club. It was the perfect way to sing us into the holiday break! Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 1/3/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173644 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false173644 Polar Express to Santa-Town On Dec. 21, our students joined Principal Tallon in the gym for a special holiday assembly featuring a surprise special guest! First, they were quiet as mice as Mr. Tallon read Polar Express, the story of a magical and mysterious train to the North Pole. Then suddenly silence turned to cheers and chants as Santa Claus appeared out of nowhere and took a victory lap around the gym giving high-fives and hugs to the spirit-filled students. It was a fun and festive way to bring us into the holiday! Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 1/3/2024 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173646 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT false173646 Joy of Painting Ms. Clayton's art students are learning the joy of painting by creating works of art inspired by Bob Ross. Date Added: 12/21/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173512 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT false173512 Holiday Hallway Our amazingly creative and festive 5th graders turned their hallway into a gingerbread house! Date Added: 12/21/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173550 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT false173550 Photography In Action Ms. Minor's Photography 2 students use string lights and slow shutter speeds to create the illusion of movement and imply action in photos. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 12/19/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173442 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT false173442 Holiday Treats and Tunes Our 2nd graders enjoy cookie decorating and hot cocoa while they get in the seasonal spirit by listening to some holiday songs! Date Added: 12/19/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173443 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT false173443 Students Make New Furry Friends Our eighth graders visited the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter to learn more about the services that the organization provides to the community. In addition to caring for and handing adoptions for homeless animals, the shelter offers other unique programs for residents of all ages. The Humane Education Program promotes responsible pet ownership by teaching students about proper animal care. The shelter also manages a Pet Therapy program that brings trained therapy dogs to nursing homes and other health-related facilities. After meeting the staff and pets, the students in the Community Service Club were inspired to kick off a supply drive to support the shelter. They are collecting blankets, towels, dog and cat toys, collars and leashes, newspapers and baby food that will be donated to the shelter to benefit their adoption program. Date Added: 12/19/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173447 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT false173447 DAV Chat Show, Episode 4 The latest episode of the DAV Chat Show is out featuring special guest Dr. Vincent Romano, Malverne UFSD’s Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. He shares how long he’s been in Malverne, the different roles he has played and discusses his vision for the future of our district. Date Added: 12/15/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173385 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:00:00 GMT false173385 Grinch Day Our kindergartners are celebrating Grinch Day with a visit to Who-Ville! Date Added: 12/15/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173387 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT false173387 Message From the Superintendent 12/15 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173375 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT false173375 Dreidel Games Students in Ms. Jelovcic and Ms. Thorp’s 2nd grade classes teamed up to learn how to play the Dreidel Game after reading the story, The Runaway Dreidel. Date Added: 12/15/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173380 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT false173380 Advanced Drawing and Painting Students in Mr. Alleva’s studio and advanced drawing and painting classes are creating incredible works of art using a range of mediums. These artists are showing off some serious talent! Date Added: 12/15/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173381 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT false173381 Elfie Mule Wreaks Havoc Our students showed up to school to find that a mischievous elf has been making quite a mess in their classroom! His name is Elfie Mule and the kids are doing what they can to keep him from causing more trouble! Date Added: 12/15/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173384 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT false173384 Career Exploration Our forward-thinking 4th graders are looking towards the future as they explore and research some potential careers in Learning Lab. Date Added: 12/7/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173156 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT false173156 Cyanotype Process Ms. Minor’s Photography 2 students explored the Cyanotype process, a camera-less photo technique dating back to 1842. First, they collected botanical specimens. Then they treated heavyweight watercolor paper with a special emulsion of photosensitive chemicals. When dry, students artfully arranged their botanical samples onto the paper, clamped it down beneath glass and brought them outside to expose to sunlight. After several minutes, exposed paper is developed using plain water, revealing beautiful Prussian blue reverse images! Date Added: 12/5/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173050 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT false173050 Board of Education Meeting Tuesday December 12, 2023 Date Added: 12/5/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=173053 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT false173053 Native American Heritage Month Our students wrapped up their Native American Heritage Month recognitions by presenting their projects on different Native American tribes. Our hallway was lined like a museum so we could admire everyone’s hard work! Date Added: 11/30/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172933 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172933 Gingerbread Week Kindergartners in Ms. Janosel and Ms. Paolillo's class celebrate Gingerbread Week by making festive holiday designs using gingerbread play dough! Date Added: 11/30/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172936 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172936 Select Choir Brings Holiday Spirit and Songs to Radio City On Nov. 27, our incredible Select Choir was invited to perform at the legendary Radio City Music Hall before the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. The songful students were thrilled to showcase their talents on the world-famous stage and wowed the audience with a cappella versions of the holiday classics “Carol of the Bells” and “Joy to the World” under the direction of Choral Director Kenneth Zagare. Congrats to all on this amazing performance and thanks to Mr. Messina and Mr. Zagare for making this magical moment happen for our Musical Mules! Date Added: 11/29/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172917 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172917 MHS Financial Aid & Student Loan Presentation - November 21, 2023 Date Added: 11/28/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172855 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172855 Student Leadership Symposium The MHS Student Government presidents and vice presidents attended the first-ever Student Leadership Symposium at Carle Place High School on Nov. 3. The students worked with other class leaders from all over Long Island and shared ideas on how they run various aspects of student life. The MHS students engaged with other student leaders and exchanged best practices on how to run things from fundraising to spirit week ideas. Students created a shared document that each district could take back with them to try and implement these best practices at their own schools. The students were energized and inspired by the experience and look forward to similar events in the future. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172885 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172885 Thanksgiving Balloon Parade Downing kindergartners and their teachers were filled with spirit and pride as the students showed off their colorful balloons during the school’s annual kindergarten Thanksgiving balloon parade on Nov. 22. The hallways were lined with their fellow students who clapped and cheered for the kindergartners as they marched by decked out in their holiday hats and holding their decorated balloons high in the air for all to see. The parade concluded on the playground where the parents were waiting to witness the pageantry and take photos before heading home for the holiday break. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 11/27/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172845 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172845 November Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172766 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172766 Thanksgiving Favorites Our 1st and 2nd graders are cooking up cornbread for their classroom holiday feast! Date Added: 11/22/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172793 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172793 Thanksgiving Message From Superintendent http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172798 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172798 Thanksgiving message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna Lewis Date Added: 11/22/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172791 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172791 Thanksgiving Food Drive Congrats to our students who worked hard and collected over 500 non-perishable foods for the I.N.N. in Hempstead! We are so proud of our students! Date Added: 11/21/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172781 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172781 Davison Cares DAV Ambassadors are hosting their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive benefitting the I.N.N. in Hempstead. To make this year's collection even more special, our Mathletics students will be working together across grades to create hand decorated Thanksgiving Math Mats with messages of cheer, hope and love that will be donated with the food we collect. The intention is to brighten the day of all those who eat upon them and let them know there are people out in the community who care. Date Added: 11/17/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172673 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172673 DAV Chat Show, Episode 3 Our Ambassadors had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Tim Sullivan, Malverne’s Mayor for the DAV Chat Show. He shared a bit about himself, the schools he attended, and how he became interested in politics and public service. He talked about how he collaborates with our school district to serve the greater community. Having guests like Mayor Sullivan encourages our students to think about their own contributions and civic engagement within their own communities. Our goal is to raise future citizens that give back and take pride in helping others. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172679 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172679 Art Club Creations Beautiful works of autumn art created by our 2nd grade Art Club students at Downing! Date Added: 11/17/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172693 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172693 Science Club at Work The 2nd grade Science Club placed capsules in warm water and made a hypothesis of what they would expand to be once the capsule dissolved. Date Added: 11/16/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172651 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172651 DAV Chat Show Preview The Davison Ambassadors led by Alexis and Bryce interviewed Malverne Mayor Timothy Sullivan. The students asked him questions about his day to day as mayor, how the district works together with his office to help our schools and asked for advice on how to keep students civically engaged. Watch for the new episode coming soon! Date Added: 11/15/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172618 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172618 Pink Cans 4 Cancer The Davison Avenue Ambassadors thank our fellow students from Davison, Herber and Downing for their support of the Pink Cans 4 Cancer Fundraiser! All together we collected 8,500 cans and bottles and raised a total of $2,217.15. The funds will be donated to Pink Cans 4 Cancer and will be used to help people in our community as they fight cancer. Date Added: 11/14/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172555 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172555 Harvesting Hope: Malverne students come together for Food Drive Embarking on a mission of compassion and community spirit, the sixth grade Advisory and Community Service Club are holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive from Nov. 1- 20. The heartfelt initiative aims to benefit the I.N.N. in Hempstead, supporting their soup kitchen and food pantry. This year, the focus is not just on gathering sustenance but fostering a sense of togetherness and shared responsibility. Students are encouraged to make a difference by bringing in their donations upon entry into the building, echoing the sentiment that every contribution, no matter how small, can have a meaningful impact. Date Added: 11/14/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172564 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172564 Election Day Activity Our kindergartners got in the Election Day spirit by listening to two books “Duck For President” and “Grace for President” and then voting for their favorite! Date Added: 11/9/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172488 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172488 Thank You Veterans In honor of Veterans Day, our kindergarteners made hearts and our second graders made cards that will be given to local veterans to thank them for their service to America! Date Added: 11/9/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172489 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172489 Thank You Veterans In honor of Veterans Day, our 3rd graders put together a touching rendition of the Armed Forces song. In a display of patriotism and unity, these young voices harmonize in tribute to the brave men and women serving our country. Thank you, Mrs. Burgner for putting this together in honor of our vets. Date Added: 11/9/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172491 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172491 Happy Diwali Mrs. Jelovcic's second graders learned all about Diwali, the festival of lights, from one of their classmates. They read a story about the holiday and created Rangoli designs out of sand art. Date Added: 11/8/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172447 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172447 Concert of Community and Connection Malverne UFSD is proud to host this special Symphonic Pops of Long Island concert event on Saturday, Nov. 18 at MPAC, featuring the MHS Chorus. Get info at https://www.symphonicpopsli.org/ Date Added: 11/7/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172399 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172399 ACDA Honor Choir Invitation The district is proud to congratulate six MHS chorus students who were selected for the 2024 ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) Eastern Division Honor Choirs. The students will attend and perform at the annual ACDA conference in Providence, RI from Feb. 28 through March 2, 2024. Students representing Malverne High School at the conference are Evelyn Brown, Olivia Brown, Gabrielle Joseph, Michael Lawless, Jasmine Lugo and Kaiden Ulysse. These exceptionally talented students were selected following a competitive audition process, which included scales and a required choral excerpt. At the conference they will have the opportunity to sing with other choral students from all over the eastern region and will rehearse and perform under the direction of master conductors and educators Felicia Barber and Alysia Lee. Date Added: 11/7/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172409 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172409 Global Read Aloud Ms. Thackurdeen's 4th graders welcomed principal Dr. Yudin to their classroom to read A Rover's Story for Global Read Aloud. Date Added: 11/7/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172410 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172410 Board of Education Meeting Notice: November 14, 2023 Date Added: 11/7/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172406 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172406 Election Day Lesson As grownups prepare to go to the ballot box, community-minded students at Downing learn about Election Day and find out how voting allows us to make decisions as a group. Date Added: 11/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172359 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT false172359 Thanksgiving Food Drive The Davison Ambassadors are once again sponsoring our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive with all proceeds going to the INN. Let's come together to share the blessings and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. Food Drive runs: November 6-20 Items needed: canned food, boxed pasta, canned fruit and vegetables, canned gravy, instant mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, rice, etc. The DAV Ambassadors thank you for your support! Date Added: 11/3/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172335 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMT false172335 Library Visit Second graders in Ms. Tumminello’s and Ms. Daly’s classes took their first trip of the year to the Malverne Public Library. Date Added: 11/2/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172281 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMT false172281 Thanksgiving Food Drive The 6th Grade Advisory & Community Service Club Presents the HTH Thanksgiving FOOD DRIVE to benefit the I.N.N. in Hempstead Runs from November 1-20 DONATE NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS ONLY Food can be brought and dropped off at the following locations: Morning Drop Off - Labeled Collection Bins Room 310 Room 318 Thank you for your support! Date Added: 11/2/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172282 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMT false172282 Thanksgiving Food Drive 28th Annual MWD YES WE CAN Thanksgiving Food Drive November 1-20 Join us helping local families in need! Items needed: stuffing mix, canned goods, instant potatoes, cranberry sauce, Jars of gravy, cornbread mix, macaroni and cheese, boxes of tea, rice, dried beans, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, chips and boxed cake mix. The MWD Student Council thanks you for your kindness and generosity. Date Added: 11/2/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172286 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMT false172286 Water Research Students in Ms. Kelly's 8th grade Science Research class conducted water testing via 9 different points (pH, hardness, and the levels of free and total chlorine, iron, copper, and nitrate and nitrite ions). Date Added: 11/2/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172307 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMT false172307 Exploring Nature Students in Ms. Vadala's Explore class at Downing use magnifying glasses to explore the nature that surrounds us. Date Added: 11/1/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172248 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:00 GMT false172248 Red Ribbon Week Ms. Thackurdeen's 4th graders were joined by District Supervisor of Humanities Mr. Mach for their Red Ribbon Week activities, including the global read aloud of “A Rover’s Story” and healthy snack time. Date Added: 10/30/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172152 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false172152 DAV Chat Show, Episode #2 Welcome to episode 2 of the DAV Chat Show hosted by the Davison Ambassadors. In this episode, we interview our principal Dr. Yudin and learn more about her goals for the future. Enjoy! Date Added: 10/27/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172119 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false172119 Planet Presentations Our 5th grade students have been spending time in the learning lab working diligently with their peers on their planet PowerPoint presentations. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172094 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false172094 Mathletics Escape Room Ms. Morgan’s 5th grader class used their Mathletics skills to Escape the Room” using clues that were made up of multi-step word problems and riddles their peers authored. Date Added: 10/25/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172059 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false172059 Positive Vibes Only Positivity and good vibes are radiating throughout the DAV halls even more than usual as the students and teachers celebrate Red Ribbon Week and let their outfits (and smiles) do the talking! Date Added: 10/25/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172063 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false172063 Malverne Stands For Unity On Oct. 18, Malverne students and staff throughout the district wore orange to show that we are united against bullying and that we stand together for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Malverne UFSD is committed to supporting the movement to inspire, educate, and encourage all students to take an active role in bullying prevention to make all students feel welcome and supported inside and outside of school. #KindnessMatters Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 10/24/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=172016 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false172016 Book Fair Our students show off the new books they picked out at the book fair on Oct. 20. Thank you to our PTA for encouraging MWD kids to develop a lifelong love of reading! Date Added: 10/23/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171973 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171973 Pink Cans 4 Cancer Davison Avenue has once again teamed up with Pink Cans 4 Cancer for our annual fundraiser. Our goal was to raise $1,000 so we enlisted the help of MWD & HTH to help. As an incentive Ms. Franzino committed to dye her hair pink if we reached $1,000 and Mrs. Guismondi committed to dye her hair pink if we reached $1,500. We so far collected a total of $1,929 and over 4,000 bottles & cans and we’re still collecting! Pink Cans 4 Cancer is a nonprofit organization that uses recycling to donate funds to cancer research. Date Added: 10/23/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171990 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171990 October 2023 Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171954 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171954 Matter Matters Our 2nd graders are learning in science that matter is everywhere, including inside these root beer floats. They mixed up the concoctions and then identified all three phases of matter in the delicious drink: solid (ice cream), liquid (root beer) and gas (fizz). Date Added: 10/20/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171932 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171932 Unity Day Wednesday was Unity Day- a day to reflect and celebrate what it means to be diverse, supportive, inclusive, and kind. This year, while wearing orange of course, our students read the book, Dear Mr. Dickens, a powerful story about a woman who uses her voice to stand up for hate speech and discrimination. The students reflected on the story by discussing the power of words and the importance of speaking up against bullying. Our scholars wrote letters to Nancy Churnin, the book’s author to share their takeaways and thank her for the thought-provoking message. Date Added: 10/19/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171881 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171881 Malverne's Littlest Learners Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna Lewis visited our Universal Pre-K students at Tutor Time of East Rockaway and saw firsthand how this amazing program is preparing our three- and four-year-old children for kindergarten next year. Date Added: 10/18/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171855 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171855 Owl Pellet Discovery Mr. Gerardi's 8th grade Living Environments class dissected owl pellets and identified the bones of animals inside to discover what the owls have been eating. (Owl pellets are the undigested parts of an owl's food coughed up through the beak). Date Added: 10/18/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171861 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171861 Solar Science Ms. Thackurdeen’s students use Amplify Science and hands-on investigation to identify parts of a system through exploration. We were so excited to see our systems working after the solar panels charged up! Date Added: 10/18/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171862 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171862 Homecoming Spirit Shines Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate Homecoming with us on Oct. 13 and thank you to Mother Nature for giving us a glorious evening of clear skies and calm winds to make our night even that much more enjoyable! The Pride of Malverne Marching Band led an amazing parade filled with signs, smiles and spirit and featuring our Mules Cheerleaders, Homecoming Court and Davison and Downing family too! This is what #ExcellenceOnPurpose looks like! #GoMules Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 10/17/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171797 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171797 Congratulations AP Scholars The district welcomed our AP Scholars and National Scholars for a luncheon at the high school on July 24. The students were joined by members of the administration who recognized the level of focus and commitment required to achieve this status and congratulated them on their incredible accomplishments. We are proud to congratulate all 56 of our AP scholars. We look forward to seeing many of them during the upcoming school year and wish the best of luck to our Class of 2023 scholars as they embark the next chapter of their lives. Ucheomachi Alozie Gabrielle Bernabe Gerard Bernabe *Timothy Bernabe Bernard Jayden Ganesh Bipat Jordan Blue Michael Brancato Ethan Brown Olivia Brown Makayla Caesar Raymond Cecere Skye Clarke Alexander Daly James Daly Alexa Duhaney Olivier Durisile Leslie Figueroa Olivia Flynn Gabriela Franco Fabian Gonzalez Tamara Goonetilleke Jailyn Green *Hanai Guaman Raya Harrison Ryan Hayes Nadia Holt Taylor Jenulis-Jackson Gabrielle Joseph Cynthia Kartick *Emma Keller Adam Khan Zain Khan Michael Lawless Molly Matthaei Brian McAleese Edgar Medina Ramirez Henry Morales Selin Mutlu Isabella Ramharakh Sabrina Ramharakh Farah Sadik Jonathan Singh Mahalia Singh Jamila Smith Claudenski Souvenance Jabari Spence Sekani Spence *Lorelai Thrasher Farvens Ulysse Cyrus Villanueva Jerico Villanueva Amia Winfield Stephen Wyss Nicole Young *National Scholar http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170412 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170412 BOE Appreciation Month At the Oct. 10 Board of Education meeting, our administrators said thank you to our Board of Education on behalf of their students, faculty and staff for their dedication to our schools and for supporting initiatives that allow each child to get what they need in order to be successful. These volunteers dedicate their time and energy to helping Malverne UFSD make #ExcellenceOnPurpose happen every single day. In addition to giving members fun, school-branded gifts, our students took the time to do special presentations for the board, including an inspiring poetry reading by a high school student entitled “Thank YOU” and two videos that were shown to the members on the big screen at MPAC. You can enjoy the video presentations from Davison Avenue and Howard T. Herber Middle School below: http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171740 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171740 Firehouse Visit During Fire Prevention Week, our students took a walk to the Malverne firehouse where they learned about fire safety and got an up-close look at the trucks and equipment that firefighters use in case of emergency. Date Added: 10/13/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171708 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171708 What’s In a Name? The What's in a Name? display at the high school highlights the progress made by Malverne students and the community to have Lindner Place renamed Acorn Way. The display features images, reports and artifacts including the actual Lindner Place street sign that was, at long last, removed last year. Date Added: 10/11/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171638 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171638 “Pursuit of Pride” Band Competition On Sept. 30, fourteen bands from across New York State competed at Malverne High School during the 10th Annual “Pursuit of Pride” Band Competition. This was the biggest show in the New York State Field Band Conference this season with over 2,000 student performers and 1,100+ spectators in attendance! Under the direction of band director Mr. Glen Johnson and assistant director Ms. Alyssa Sitler, the Pride of Malverne Marching Band performed their new show “Bring Us a Dream” to thunderous applause. The district congratulates our talented student musicians on an incredible performance and for scoring an 80.55 in the competition and taking 2nd place out of three Small School 1 Class Bands. The Pride of Malverne Marching Band thanks our tireless Music Parents Association and hundreds of parent and family volunteers for providing countless hours of hard work to make this show a reality. This is always a wonderful event for Malverne to showcase our school and local community and we couldn’t do it without every one of you! Special thank you to the Malverne Police Department for their guidance in helping with the traffic flow and bus parking and to our grounds crew, security and custodians for their hard work during the entire event. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 10/11/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171669 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171669 Young Explorers Malverne HS Young Explorers focused on friendships and teamwork as they enjoyed a day of kayaking in Island Park. Date Added: 10/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171569 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171569 Banned Books Week Banned Books Week kicked off at the MHS library on Oct. 2 with presentations by librarian Ms. Bowman. Our students learned that some of their favorite childhood books are being banned around the country and had the opportunity to weigh in on their feelings about book bans. Banned Books Week is an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read and raises awareness about the importance of intellectual freedom and access to diverse viewpoints in literature. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 10/5/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171493 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171493 Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly On Oct. 4, MHS welcomed an exciting and culturally inspiring assembly hosted by the Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs where students were treated to song, dance and very special guests highlighting the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month. The assembly started with a series of representatives from Nassau County government, including Jeff Sattali of the Office of Emergency Management, Deputy Commissioner of Information Technology Mairen Medina-Torres and Runnie Myles of the Human Rights Commission. Each speaker shared experiences, insights and reflections on the significance of Hispanic Heritage within their respective fields and the broader community and offered the students information about internship and career opportunities within local government. The assembly took an energetic turn as fashion designer, dance director and member of the Comite Civico Hispano De Arte y Cultura (COCIHAC) Guillermo Mendoza took the stage. He performed dances to two popular songs La pollera colorá and Despacito,. Then Ms. Universe Ecuador Delary Georgette Stoffers addressed the students for her keynote speech where she spoke of her activism and inspired them to follow a path to success. Finally, Executive Director of the Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs Herb Flores closed out the assembly with a call to action for continuous learning and fostering a sense of community and mutual respect for Hispanic and other heritages. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 10/5/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171495 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171495 Football Fright Night Festival The Malverne community is invited for a fall football festival on Friday, October 13th starting at 4pm at the high school. Come and enjoy all the fun and festivities that we missed due of the Homecoming rain-out. Haunted Corn Maze Food Trucks Vendors Raffle Prizes Face Painting MUCH MORE! Mini-Parade on School Grounds @ 5:30pm Homecoming Court Presentation with Homecoming King/Queen Announcement Friday Night Lights Football Game @ 7:00pm The Pride of Malverne Marching Band will perform at Halftime Be there, wear your school gear and show your Malverne SPIRIT! Date Added: 10/5/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171499 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171499 Class of 2024 Homecoming Court MHS is proud to introduce the Class of 2024 Homecoming Court, including Homecoming King Ethan Brown and Homecoming Queen Amelia Avviniti and their honored court: Jordan Blue, Josiah Brown, Hugh Wilkinson, Chad Wesley, Aidan Morgan, Gabrielle Bernabe, Ayanna Simpson, Aayana Fowler, Gabrielle Joseph and Imani Gordon (not pictured). Congrats to all of you for proudly representing our amazing Mules! Date Added: 10/4/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171464 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171464 New Lockers Today we officially cut the ribbon on our brand new lockers at MHS and HTH that were paid for with funding provided by Sen. Kevin Thomas and the New York State Senate. The district is grateful to Senator Thomas and the New York State Senate for their continued support of Malverne students. Date Added: 10/4/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171482 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171482 Board of Education Meeting Notice: October 10, 2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171460 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171460 College Board National Recognition Awards The district is proud to recognize our students who have been awarded academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These students excelled in College Board assessments and schoolwork, including a GPA of 3.5 or higher, to earn these awards, which colleges and universities across the country use to identify academically competitive underrepresented students. We congratulate the following 2023-2024 award recipients: National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA) Gabriela Franco (12) Kassandra Maurad (11) National African American Recognition Award (NAARA) Gabrielle Bernabe (12) Olivier Durisile (12) Taylor Jenulis-Jackson (12) Mecca Jones (12) Isabella Ramharakh (11) Date Added: 10/3/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171427 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171427 Science Research in the Community Students in Ms. Kelly’s 8th grade Science Research class met with Malverne Mayor Tim Sullivan to discuss areas of local concern that may benefit from their advocacy, focus and research skills. Our discussions ranged from tree choices offered in the Village’s Tree and Beautification project to the drama surrounding a proposed pickleball court over at Westwood Park. We discussed water and road quality as well as Malverne’s response to a pending invasion by Spotted Lantern Flies. We will be kicking off our research by conducting water testing via 9 different points (pH, hardness, and the levels of free and total chlorine, iron, copper, and nitrate and nitrite ions). Students are also planning to compile a list of native trees to be used in the Village’s Tree Program. One of these projects may eventually be included in the application for the Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition. Date Added: 10/2/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171415 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171415 DAV Chat Show Welcome to season 2, epsode 1 of the Davison Chat Show, hosted by the Davison Avenue Ambassadors. Join us as we begin our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration and meet our brand new World Languages teacher Ms. Rivera. Date Added: 9/29/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171372 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171372 Camp Explore Ribbon-Cutting On Sept. 28, the district celebrated the grand opening of Camp Explore, the outdoor learning center at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. As Principal Dr. Yudin said today is a day we have dreamed of for a very long time! This empty lot has been transformed into a place that will inspire hands-on learning, be a location for peaceful outdoor gatherings and will provide opportunities for real life skill building. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this dream a reality for the Davison community! Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 9/29/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171378 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171378 Board of Education Meeting Notice: September 28, 2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171305 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171305 Mules Become Dalers We have seen, time and time again, the incredible power of unity and compassion in the face of adversity.Today, the Malverne Schools community stands with Farmingdale by wearing green to show our strong support during their time of sorrow. The color green represents hope, growth, and renewal, and by wearing it, we can show Farmingdale that they are not alone as they navigate this difficult chapter. This simple gesture speaks volumes about our empathy, unity, and the sense of togetherness that defines the Long Island community. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171267 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:00:00 GMT false171267 Mules Pep Rally Our students showed off their Mules Prides at a special pep rally hosted by the high school varsity football team and cheerleaders! Everyone was excited to meet the players, watch the cheerleaders perform and take photos with the Mules mascot. It was a great way to teach the younger students about school spirit! Date Added: 9/26/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171274 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171274 Mules Pep Rally Our students showed off their Mules Prides at a special pep rally hosted by the high school varsity football team and cheerleaders! Everyone was excited to meet the players, watch the cheerleaders perform and take photos with the Mules mascot. It was a great way to teach the younger students about school spirit! Date Added: 9/26/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171275 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171275 Mules Pride Pep Rally The postponment of Homecoming didn’t dampen spirits as students, faculty and Malverne faithful showed off their colors and celebrated our amazing Mules musicians, cheerleaders and athletes with an exciting and energetic pep rally on Sept. 22. The Pride of Malverne Marching Band kicked off the festivities with a performance of their new show “Bring Us A Dream”, followed by the introduction of this year’s teams, including soccer, tennis and volleyball. Then the Mules Cheerleaders got the crowd fired up to meet the JV and Varsity football teams, who enjoyed a loud and lively celebration on the field! Finally, the excited crowd got to meet this year’s Homecoming Court, including the new King and Queen! We look forward to seeing everyone for the Football Fright Night Fall Festival on Oct. 13 starting at 4pm. (more details coming soon) Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 9/25/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171263 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:00:00 GMT false171263 Homecoming Cancelled/Superintendent’s Message – Sept 22 Date Added: 9/22/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171201 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171201 Constitution Day Students in Ms. Daly's 2nd grade class celebrated Constitution Day, honoring the official signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787! Date Added: 9/19/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171107 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171107 Spirit Week Kickoff DAV 3rd graders show off their red, white and blue to kickoff our Spirit Week festivities! Date Added: 9/19/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171119 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171119 MHS Homecoming Celebration Don’t miss the biggest celebration of the year! Malverne High School Homecoming Parade and Celebration is this Saturday, September 23rd. Parade starts at 12pm sharp at Whalen Field and travels down Ocean Avenue to the high school. Football game starts at 2pm – Mules vs. West Hempstead Halftime show festivities featuring The Pride of Malverne Marching Band! Enjoy food, fun and games all afternoon! Bouncy Slide Face Painting Raffle Baskets Temporary Tattoos 65-Foot Obstacle Course School and Music Apparel Booster Club Memberships Mini Footballs Pom Poms Hair Bows Empanadas Walking Tacos Popcorn Cotton Candy Coffee Italian Ices Candy, chocolate & Chip Brownies & Cookies Caribbean Sodas Croc Jibbitz Caribbean Beef/Veggie Patties Pretzels from Pretzel Factory Date Added: 9/19/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171128 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171128 Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Day Our kindergartners in Room 117 had fun learning about lowercase and uppercase letters of the alphabet with the book “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.” They read, sang, did crafts and counted coconuts. Date Added: 9/18/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171082 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171082 Superintendent’s Message http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171056 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171056 Play-Doh Activities Ms. Desrosiers’ 1st graders have fun using Play-Doh to practice their sensory and fine motor skills. Date Added: 9/13/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171004 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171004 S.T.E.M. Learning Saves Fred Our 3rd graders completed a hands-on S.T.E.M. lesson where the goal was to save “Fred” the gummy worm from certain doom. Fred was in good hands with these students! Date Added: 9/13/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=171005 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false171005 9/11 Learning Experiences Our kindergarten and first graders participated in assemblies led by Mr. Mach and Mr. Benfante discussing the meaning of Patriot Day and why it’s important to be brave and to help those in need. They began by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a discussion highlighting people in our lives who are heroes, including police, firefighters, nurses and teachers. Then they listened to a reading from Jeanette Winter's children's book “September Roses,” which illustrates the triumph of human spirit expressed after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Following the discussion, the students took part in a project where they colored hearts that will be shared and displayed as an act of kindness. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 9/12/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170971 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170971 Science Scholars at Work Students in Ms. Kelly’s science class are investigating the magnificent properties of water as they tackle project submission ideas for the “Solve for Tomorrow” national science research competition. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 9/12/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170981 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170981 Scissor Salad Served in Room 113 Ms. Valentino’s kindergartners ended their first week by working on their fine motor skills and making scissor salad! Date Added: 9/11/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170941 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170941 First Day of School Jitters quickly turned to smiles, excitement and hugs as Davison and Downing students arrived for the first day of school on Sept. 5. Many of the students dropped their bags of school supplies so they could reunite with their friends and teachers, while our brand new kindergartners met their classmates and teachers for the first time. We are so happy to have everyone back and are looking forward to a amazing year of learning, growing, creating and achieving in all of our schools. Click here to view the photo slideshow. #ExcellenceOnPurpose Date Added: 9/5/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170820 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170820 Welcome New Teachers! The district is excited to welcome nine new faculty members to the Malverne family! The teachers were introduced in August as part of the district’s annual new teacher orientation, which includes guidance on district practices, initiatives, curriculum overview and expectations through a series of workshops. They also met with administrators and directors, including Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna Lewis. Malverne’s new staff members for 2023-24 include Giuliana Capobianco (Downing), Victoria Vaglica (Special Education), Nicole Singh (Visual Arts, MHS), Judith Rivera (World Languages, Davison and MHS), Colleen Moran (Fifth Grade, Davison), Katie Touros (ENL, MHS), Jordana Lewis (Math, MHS), Lauren Lattieri (Learning Lab, Davison) and Gina Senato (Special Education TA, Downing). Date Added: 9/1/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170781 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170781 Welcome New Teachers! The district is excited to welcome nine new faculty members to the Malverne family! The teachers were introduced in August as part of the district’s annual new teacher orientation, which includes guidance on district practices, initiatives, curriculum overview and expectations through a series of workshops. They also met with administrators and directors, including Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna Lewis. Malverne’s new staff members for 2023-24 include Giuliana Capobianco (Downing), Victoria Vaglica (Special Education), Nicole Singh (Visual Arts, MHS), Judith Rivera (World Languages, Davison and MHS), Colleen Moran (Fifth Grade, Davison), Katie Touros (ENL, MHS), Jordana Lewis (Math, MHS), Lauren Lattieri (Learning Lab, Davison) and Gina Senato (Special Education TA, Downing). Date Added: 9/1/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170784 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170784 Saturday Pre-K Registration Information http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170785 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170785 Message From The Superintendent - August 31, 2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170764 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170764 Students Tour Italy & Greece This summer, 88 Malverne students were joined by teachers and family members for an unforgettable trip to Italy and Greece! Highlights of the Italy leg of the excursion included a visit to Rome, where they toured the Colosseum and other ancient sites, and Vatican City where they stood in awe under the incredible ceiling of the Sistine Chapel painted by Michelangelo in the early 1500s. The Italian adventure also included a visit to Florence, where they explored the 11th century Baptistery of Saint John Cathedral, amazing art museums and other sites. As if that wasn’t enough, the group then departed for Greece where they saw in person sites that most people only see in history books. They visited the Meteora Ministries, an area perched on a series of cliffs that has been home to hermit monks since the 9th century. In ancient Greece, they toured Athens, the Acropolis and Delhi, explored the old and new Olympic stadiums and enjoyed some time in the water, both in the hotel pool and in the Aegean Sea. We are so thankful to Ms. McDonald and all the teachers and parents who made it possible for our students to immerse themselves in the history and culture of these great countries and enlightened them to the joys of travel and exploration. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 8/23/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170639 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170639 Pride of Malverne It’s been an intense week of rehearsing and team building for the 118 members of the “Pride of Malverne” Marching Band as they tune up their new show Bring Us A Dream and prepare for their first competition of the season on Sept. 17! Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 8/9/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170528 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170528 Camp Curiosity: Clark The Shark Students and staff are all smiles as they wrap up a great summer of fun and learning at Camp Curiosity-Ready to Rise program. The campers were joined by their counselors from the high school as they put on a show called Clark the Shark. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 8/4/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170503 Fri, 04 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170503 Select Choir In Ireland Students in the MHS Select Choir embarked on a once in a lifetime tour of Ireland where they enjoyed the sights and shared their soaring voices with appreciative audiences throughout the Emerald Isle. During the whirlwind seven-day trip that took them to Cork, Cobh, Killarney and Dublin, the students had the opportunity to visit Blarney Castle, the ruins of the Muckross Abbey and tour the city of Dublin. The highlight of the visit was the gala performance at the historic Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin on July 4. The students were joined by choirs from New Jersey and California for a concert in the nearly one thousand-year-old medieval cathedral. During the concert, each choir performed a solo section before joining together for a program led by renowned choral composer, arranger, conductor and music educator Dr. Rollo A. Dilworth. The students also presented many informal a cappella performances throughout the tour, including within the stone ruins of Muckross Abbey, which dates from the 15th century, and in the lobby of their Dublin hotel where the audience included the coach of the Republic of Ireland women's national soccer team, Vera Pauw. The trip was inspirational for the students, many of whom had never traveled internationally before. The opportunity to immerse in the history and culture of Ireland and offer their songs to their generous hosts was an experience they will never forget. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 7/31/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170419 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170419 Alice in Wonderland Wows! Congratulations to our Theatre Camp thespians for staging a fantastical and funny production of Alice in Wonderland on the HTH stage. With just three days to put together the entire show, the fearless cast and crew worked hard and their talent and excitement was clear from the beginning right through the curtain call. Bravo to all and we look forward to seeing you on stage during the upcoming school year. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 7/27/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170432 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170432 Summer of STEM: Fun with Science Students in our Summer of STEM: Fun with Science program used test tubes and indicator solution to determine whether different liquids are an acid or a base and recorded their findings in their science journal. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 7/21/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170391 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170391 Camp Curiosity Our first and second grade campers learn and play alongside an amazing team of high school students at Camp Curiosity, which takes place daily at Downing. The students are focused on fun and forging friendships while honing their literacy, math and art skills in a creative and inspiring environment. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 7/20/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170378 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170378 Board of Education Meeting Notice: July 24, 2023 Date Added: 7/20/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170379 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170379 ABC Academy Our ABC Academy students at Downing are having fun, making friends and preparing to start kindergarten in September. Today they designed castles, practiced numbers and shapes and received star stickers for great work! Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 7/19/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170360 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170360 July 2023 Newsletter – Now Available Date Added: 7/17/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170340 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170340 Two Administration Appointments Announced At its June 12 meeting, the Board of Education unanimously appointed Dr. Vincent Romano to the position of assistant superintendent of educational services and Kesha A. Bascombe, to the position of principal of Malverne High School. Both appointments took effect on July 1. Dr. Romano has been with the district for 19 years and has served as Malverne High School principal since 2013. His exceptional leadership has generated a cultural transformation at the school, characterized by high expectations, open access, strong academic performance and pro-social behavior. Dr. Romano earned both his Bachelor of Arts in History and his Master of Science in Secondary Education from SUNY Stony Brook and his Doctorate in Administration and Instructional Leadership at St. John’s University. He has presented at many national, state, and local conferences with a focus on improving schools and creating a positive culture and was the recipient of several awards including the SCOPE Education Award for Exemplary Leadership, the Phi Delta Kappa “Friends of Education” award, and honored for outstanding achievements in education by St. John’s University. In January, Dr. Romano was honored the MLK Jr. Humanitarian Award by the Malverne School District. Ms. Bascombe has 23 years of experience as an educator, literacy coach and administrator and has served as assistant principal at Malverne High School since 2013. She is credited with the implementation of restorative practices and is a frequent presenter at educational conferences on the successful efforts to reduce suspensions and increase graduation rates which has resulted in recognition as a “turnaround school” by the State of New York Department of Education. As an educational leader and lifelong learner, Ms. Bascombe believes that setting a positive example is crucial to the overall success of every member of the team. Date Added: 7/12/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170305 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170305 Board of Education Meeting Notice: Tuesday July 11, 2023 Date Added: 7/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170247 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170247 Congratulations Class of 2023 The district congratulates the #Unstoppable Class of 2023 who turned their tassels on Friday night and became high school graduates! The gym was filled with family and friends as the students basked in the glory of this hard-earned and well-deserved achievement. Songs and speeches reminded them of the incredible memories and life-long friends they have made and offered hope and reassurance that their experiences will help define their futures. Though our graduates will now embark on the next chapter of their lives, we remind them that they'll no matter where their bright futures take them, they will always have a home in Malverne. #GoMules Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 6/26/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170109 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170109 Moving On Up As they “move up” to middle school, we are proud to congratulate to our #Unstoppable 5th graders on a remarkable year of learning and growing. Your Davison Avenue family will miss you! Date Added: 6/23/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170053 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170053 Moving On Up As they “move up” to 3rd grade and an exciting new school, we are proud to congratulate to our #Unstoppable 2nd graders on an amazing year of learning and growing. Your Downing family will miss you! Date Added: 6/23/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170060 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170060 Juneteenth Expressions Contest Winners Congratulations to our students who were honored as the winners of our Juneteenth Expressions Contest. Students were asked to research and answer the question “what is Juneteenth?” with an original poem, song or artwork. Four winners were announced at the Juneteenth Jubilee: Olivia Brown – Malverne HS Ariana Davis – Howard T. Herber MS Lilibelle Miranda – Howard T. Herber MS Anabella Sanchez – Davison Avenue Congrats to each of our winners and thank you for sharing your art and Juneteenth messages with us. Date Added: 6/22/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170031 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170031 Flag Day Award Winner Congratulations to 8th grader Kieran Pugh who received the Patriot’s Award during the Flag Day ceremony hosted by Assemblyman Brian Curran at Greiss Park on June 10. Kieran was honored for his winning submission to the Flag Day Essay and Art Contest. Date Added: 6/21/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169998 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169998 Class of 2023 Walk-Thru Our proud graduates donned their caps and gowns and continued the tradition of doing a “walk-thru” for our students at Davison and Downing. The grads were treated to cheers and high-fives from students and hugs from their former teachers as they paraded through the halls. Date Added: 6/21/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=170004 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false170004 Juneteenth Jubilee The #Unstoppable Malverne spirit was in the air as the community joined together for our third annual Juneteenth Jubilee. From the first notes of “The Pride of Malverne” marching band to the Downing Choir and the inspiring dance routine from our Herber students, our talented students kept the crowd clapping, sang and smiling all night! We are so proud of all our students who participated in the celebration and helped share the Juneteenth story through art, music and dance. Thank you to the Malverne community for coming out in less than ideal weather to celebrate with us. Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard to organize this special event and to all the food and craft vendors who brought beautiful items and delicious food for our attendees to enjoy. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 6/20/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169939 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169939 Flag Day Celebration Mrs. Jelovcic and Mrs. Smyth's first graders celebrate Flag Day by writing about what the flag means to them. Date Added: 6/16/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169878 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169878 ERASE Racism Essay Contest Winners Congratulations to MHS seniors Javonni Green and Sabrina Ramharakh for winning the 2023 “Raise Your Voice” student essay contest coordinated by ERASE Racism. Javonni and Sabrina’s essays by were selected from hundreds of entries for the award, which includes a $500 scholarship for each winner. The awards were presented at a ceremony on June 14 at Garden City Hotel. Each essay was based on the assigned theme “the importance of teaching students about racism in U.S. history.” ERASE Racism is a Syosset-based non-profit organization that is focused on eliminating barriers to racial equity. Date Added: 6/16/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169887 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169887 Flag Day Essay Contest Winners Three of our patriotic 5th graders were honored for their Flag Day essays at a ceremony on June 15 at the Malverne Gazebo. Keira Regan took first place in the contest and recited her poem at the ceremony. Carina Zheng and Anabella Sanchez were recognized as the second and third place winners. This year’s essay contest theme was “what the flag means to you.” Each winner received a certificate and gifts. Congrats Keira, Carina and Anabella! We’re so proud of you!!! Date Added: 6/16/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169895 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169895 ABC Countdown to Summer The end of our countdown is so close! R is for Rainbows and S is for Sharks!!!! Date Added: 6/14/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169773 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169773 Summer Reading Beach Party Our students enjoyed a summer beach party at school and got a new book for reading this summer at the beach…or anywhere! Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 6/14/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169774 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169774 Valedictorian And Salutatorian Honored Congratulations to Class of 2023 valedictorian Sabrina Ramharakh and salutatorian Raymond Cecere who were honored for their outstanding academic achievements by the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents at its annual Celebrating Excellence Breakfast at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on June 2. As the superintendents who serve on the Celebrating Excellence Committee announced the names of each valedictorian and salutatorian along with their college plans, each received a plaque to commemorate their outstanding achievement. Date Added: 6/13/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169731 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169731 SAAWA Science Fair Awards Congratulations to our Herber science scholars who took home awards at the SAAWA Middle School Science Fair 2023 awards ceremony on June 5. In the category of Biology, Baneen Fatima and Anjali Rambaran took First Place for their project “The Impact of Wavelength of Light on the Rate of Photosynthesis in Elodea Canandensis,” Julian Abell and Eva Figueroa took Second Place for their project “Assessing the Efficacy of Different Disinfectants” and honorable mention went to Avery Bjelland, Olivia Frulio and Izabella Harichand for their project “Analyzing Bacterial Growth in Bathrooms to Assess Cleaning Protocols.” In the category of Physical Sciences, Lea Cardenas, Ari Lespinasse and Elmer Alonso Romero Flores took Third Place for their project “Exploring Electrical Resistance in Metals” and honorable mention went to Alex Ally, Jaden Glenn and Matthew Wyss for their project “Mass, Magnetism and Gravity: Understanding MagLev Trains.” We are immeasurably proud of our #Unstoppable eighth graders and look forward to more success and inspiration as you take your research skills across Ocean Avenue to high school next school year. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 6/13/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169765 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169765 Kindness Books Mrs. Smyth's first grade class is ending the year strong by creating Kindness Books filled with encouraging words from classmates. The students will put the letters in a book to keep as a memory from their first grade classmates. Date Added: 6/12/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169677 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169677 O is for Outer Space Kindergartners are counting down the days of the school year while going through the alphabet. This week, O is for “Outer Space!” and they learned about the planets, stars, astronauts and rockets. Date Added: 6/9/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169632 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169632 Pirate Party The ABC Countdown to Summer continues with P for Pirates!!! Arrrggg!!! Date Added: 6/8/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169599 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169599 Yearbook Signing Day Our fifth graders got together to celebrate their “Moving Up” to middle school and to commemorate their time at Davison by signing yearbooks. We’ll miss this amazing class! Date Added: 6/8/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169603 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169603 Chorus Room Mural He might be graduating, but Niles Wilson is leaving his legacy in the high school Chorus Room with the incredible mural that he designed and painted! Date Added: 6/8/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169604 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169604 Chemistry Collaboration MHS AP Chemistry students and their teacher Mr. Nolan worked with Davison Avenue students and teachers on the Cloud in a Bottle lab experiment. Date Added: 6/7/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169551 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169551 Incoming Kindergarten ABC Academy Registration (Deadline 6/23) Date Added: 6/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169524 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:00:00 GMT false169524 Essay Contest Honorable Mentions Congratulations to Gregory, Nayla, Matthew and Annabella who were awarded honorable mentions by the Nassau County Executive for their submissions in the “Be Kind to Animals” essay contest! Date Added: 6/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169497 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169497 Unplugged Day Ms. Pawlowski’s first graders took their classroom outside for fresh air with friends as they participated in Unplugged Day. Date Added: 6/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169498 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169498 Drama Club Friends & Family Showcase On May 26, the HTH Drama Club presented a friends and family showcase of acting, singing, improv, and dancing on the stage of the Herber Auditorium. This performance was unique because the audience joined the performers on stage, creating a performance environment that these students have never been exposed to before. Approximately 25 students took part in this performance as either cast, crew, or both. The HTH Drama Club is an excellent place to learn about the ins and outs of theatre without the pressure of a large scale production. Date Added: 6/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169502 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169502 Fantastic Field Day Festivities School spirit was shining at our annual Field Day! Students were all smiles under bright sunshine as they completed in a series of games and challenges and cheered on their teammates as they ran and hula hooped themselves into a frenzy. When they weren't going for the win, they joined their friends on the playground and enjoyed a relaxing bubble blowing contest! Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 6/5/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169447 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169447 Board of Education Meeting Notice - June 13, 2023 Date Added: 6/5/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169459 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169459 DAV Chat Show Our final episode of the DAV Chat Show is here! Thank you, Ms. Nicole Henderson, Malverne BOE trustee for being our special guest and sharing about your important role. Special thanks to Mr. Coonan’s Video Production students from HTH for filming, editing and producing this episode. Date Added: 6/2/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169415 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169415 Juneteenth Jubilee Join us as we celebrate our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Jubilee on Friday, June 16th from 4pm-8pm. We will be celebrating an afternoon of #Unstoppable Culture and Community with performances and activities for all ages. Parade starts promptly @ 4pm in front of St. Paul AME 453 Pershing Blvd. Event will continue in the back of Malverne High School. Featuring: Live DJ Live Performers Local Vendors Food Trucks Entertainment for the Kids Click here to get your Juneteenth gear and find out how you can support this year's event. Date Added: 6/2/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169398 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169398 Crustacean Curriculum Ms. Greco's 4th graders took a break from Field Day to visit with their resident crayfish. The students are learning about their structure and behavior, while getting comfortable holding and caring for these lively little crustaceans. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 5/31/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169351 Wed, 31 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169351 Malverne HS Legacy Dinner The district congratulates the students who were honored at the first Legacy Dinner on May 25. Oluwaseyifunmi Adeniyi Norman Brown Jr. Raymond Cecere Tamara Goonetilleke Kristina Gray Matthew Merkel Lucas Ortiz Sabrina Ramharakh Gabriella Sandoval Jamila Smith In addition, we are proud to recognize each of the educators who were selected by the students to join them at the dinner. These teachers each played a pivotal role in the lives of these students and set them on the path for a successful future. Date Added: 5/30/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169292 Tue, 30 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169292 Red Nose Day Our students in Room 104 got nosy as they celebrated Red Nose Day and helped raise awareness of childhood poverty around the world. Date Added: 5/30/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169306 Tue, 30 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169306 Memorial Day Pride The Pride of Malverne” High School Marching Band showed their true spirit as they marched in the annual Malverne Memorial Day Parade and paid tribute to the brave souls who have lost their lives in service to America. Date Added: 5/30/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169319 Tue, 30 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169319 HTH-MHS Transition Program MHS students visited HTH to give incoming freshman advice and guidance that will help with their transition to high school. The discussion began with the importance of mental health and continued with details on the course selection process, homework expectations, test prep, studying strategies, dangers and distractions of social media and more. The students ended their presentation with a focus on personal responsibility and how your performance in high school sets the tone for your future. Upcoming presentations will feature details on extracurricular activities, self-management expectations and a ceremonial cross over Ocean Avenue to MHS. Date Added: 5/25/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169216 Thu, 25 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169216 Walk in the Park Our 5th graders enjoyed bringing their classroom outdoors under the bright sunshine as they took a field trip to Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve! Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 5/25/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169217 Thu, 25 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169217 Creative Scientists Our budding science scholars in Ms. Pawlowski’s 1st grade class read “Charlotte the Scientist Is Squished” and brainstormed science topics that make us curious! Date Added: 5/25/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169244 Thu, 25 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169244 4x100m Relay Champions Our Girls and Boys 4x100m Relay Teams are Nassau County Champions! Congratulations to Jordyn Fevrier-Babb, Ololade Olaniyan, Kiyana Smith and Marissa Haye and Isiah Jolly, Kolton Kimanyen, Nelson Crawford and BJ McLaughlin. #UNSTOPPABLE Date Added: 5/25/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169245 Thu, 25 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169245 ABC Countdown to Summer It’s day 4 of the ABC Countdown to Summer and D stands for Digging for Dinosaurs! Date Added: 5/24/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169170 Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169170 Lifecycle Lesson Ms. Pawlowski's 1st graders say goodbye to Rose and thank her for teaching them about nature and the lifecycle of a butterfly. Date Added: 5/22/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169067 Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169067 DAV Field Day The proud DAV community came together for fun competition and camaraderie at our annual Field Day on May 19. It was Team Orange against Team Blue in a series of intense games, including the water bucket challenge, ring relay race, inflatable obstacle course, scavenger hunt and more. At the end of the day, everyone returned to their classrooms to await the announcements and see which team was the big winner. Cheers were heard throughout the halls as Team Orange was announced the Field Day champions! It was an amazing day of smiles, laughs and hugs and the perfect way to celebrate an amazing school year! Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 5/22/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169074 Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169074 Science Symposium Amazing evening at our Science Symposium celebrating our science research scholars from HTH and MHS. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 5/19/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=169017 Fri, 19 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false169017 ABC Countdown to Summer The ABC Countdown to Summer is on!!! A is for Animals! Date Added: 5/18/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168972 Thu, 18 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168972 Celebration of the Arts Congratulations to all our #Unstoppable student artists and musicians for an incredible Celebration of the Arts at HTH on May 16. The gym was overflowing with creativity, color and inspiration and the theater was filled with beautiful music!!! Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy our student performances and creations. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 5/18/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168977 Thu, 18 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168977 Young Leaders Congratulations to Malverne High School seniors Raymond Cecere and Sabrina Ramharakh and sophomore Olivia Brown on being honored as Young Leaders in the 21st District by NYS Assemblyman Brian Curran. Date Added: 5/12/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168784 Thu, 18 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168784 Thank you/Gracias The budget and proposition have passed. Thank you. El presupuesto y la propuesta han pasado. Gracias. Congratulations to/felicidades a: Josephine Bottitta. Date Added: 5/16/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168893 Tue, 16 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168893 Budget Vote/Voto Presupuestario Click here to view the Budget Information page. Date Added: 5/15/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168666 Mon, 15 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168666 Science Museum Field Trip Our kindergartners took a field trip to the Science Museum of LI. They had a fun time learning about gases, liquids and solids, as well as making our own slime. Date Added: 5/12/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168785 Fri, 12 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168785 May 16, 2023 Budget Vote and School Board Trustee Election May 16, 2023 Budget Vote and School Board Trustee Election 7:00AM-9:00PM H.TH Middle School Gymnasium http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168802 Fri, 12 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168802 Hempstead Lake State Park Field Trip Our 4th graders enjoyed a beautiful day at Hempstead Lake State Park. Students were able to investigate organisms in ponds through hands-on sampling and field observations. They also were able to perform water experiments, testing the pH and oxygen levels of the lake. Date Added: 5/11/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168761 Thu, 11 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168761 Science Research Students Honored The Malverne Board of Education was proud to recognize the science research students from Howard T. Herber Middle School at the meeting on May 9. The eighth grade science scholars were honored for their amazing accomplishments and for taking home awards at three science fairs this year, including the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair (LISEF) Thermo Fisher MASTERS Middle School Science Fair, the South Asian American Women’s Alliance (SAAWA) Science Research Competition and the Long Island Science Congress. Congrats to all our future scientists and engineers! Date Added: 5/10/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168701 Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168701 Teacher Appreciation Week In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, students and their families showed up at school early to write chalk messages and pictures that welcomed the teachers when they got to school. What a way to start the morning!!! Date Added: 5/10/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168717 Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168717 Track and Field Champs Congratulations to the Girls and Boys Track and Field Teams who took home four Relay Team Championships at the Divisional meet on Monday, May 8th at North Shore HS! Date Added: 5/9/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168660 Tue, 09 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168660 Happy Cinco de Mayo Our first graders got in the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with colorful hats and delicious snacks! Date Added: 5/8/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168599 Mon, 08 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168599 HTH Sports Day On May 5, Herber spirit was on full display as the students took part in the annual Sports Day! The 6th, 7th and 8th grade teams took part in a series of games and challenges, including soccer, dizzy bat, beanbag shotput, water bucket relay, trivia, STEM tower building, name that tune and more! In the end, the 8th graders (in blue) took first place with the 7th graders (orange) coming in a very close second and the 6th graders (green) also giving them a run for their money. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 5/8/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168615 Mon, 08 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168615 Board of Education Meeting Notice - May 9, 2023 Date Added: 5/8/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168598 Mon, 08 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168598 Tanglewood Preserve Field Trip The entire second grade took a trip to Tanglewood Preserve as a follow-up to their unit of study on animal and plant life. The students learned about the animals, took a nature walk and were taught about things to look out for to keep us safe while pond digging! Date Added: 5/3/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168490 Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT false168490 Principal Appreciation Day First graders made a special book for their principal, Mr. Tallon, in recognition of Principal Appreciation Day. They lined the hall chanting, “Hip Hip Hooray…Happy Principal’s Day” and presented Mr. Tallon with their book filled with all the things they appreciate about him. The common themes were friendly, happy, always greets them with a smile, plays with them at lunch, plays great songs on the speaker in the mornings, dressed up funny for the holidays, and protects our school. Date Added: 5/3/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168450 Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:00 GMT false168450 Mindful Mules District Supervisor of Humanities Mr. Mach presented his mindfulness workshop to Ms. Alerte’s 3rd grade class. They learned the importance of meditation and how it can help them in and out of school. Date Added: 5/3/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168487 Wed, 03 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168487 Pizza Math Lesson Students in Ms. Valentino's kindergarten class had fun creating pizza toppings made out of all the shapes they are learning about in their unit of study for math. Date Added: 5/3/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168445 Wed, 03 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168445 Decision Day May 1 was Decision Day for our #Unstoppable seniors. Congrats to all! Some of the colleges and universities that our students will be attending include: Carnegie Mellon, University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), University of Southern California, US Naval Academy, Georgia Tech, Cornell, Tufts, Northeastern, Boston University, Morehouse College, Howard University, Clemson University, Pratt, Georgetown, SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Stony Brook, Fordham and many more! Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 5/2/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168414 Tue, 02 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168414 DAV Theatre Club Davison Ave Theater Club, under the direction of Mrs. Burgner and Mrs. Guismondi put on the performance of 'Fairytale Court presents Case of the Big Bad Wolf'. Our debut performance was full of magic, whimsy, and laughter as fairytale creatures put the Big Bad Wolf on trial. The students of Davison Ave had the joy of attending our first performance and our Davison Ave families had the opportunity to see our encore. If you didn't witness the trial of the century firsthand, the performance will be on Malverne Schools Live... on Youtube soon! Date Added: 4/28/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168336 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168336 Weather Wonders Ms. Brown’s kindergartners had fun learning about the water cycle during their weather unit! Date Added: 4/26/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168239 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168239 Malverne Music Honored We did it! Malverne has been named one of America’s Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding commitment and achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. We are so proud of our teachers, administrators and community members who make our music programs possible and of our students who work hard every day to hone their talents and fill the air with their amazing music. Date Added: 4/26/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168198 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168198 S.T.O.P. Then Send DAV 4th and 5th graders participated in an important assembly on internet safety. S.T.O.P. Then Send program is a presentation hosted by the Nassau County District Attorney’s office that educates children and teens how to avoid risky behavior that may compromise their safety on the Internet, the consequences and impact of cyberbullying and the lasting imprint of their digital lives. It also edifies parents and teachers on the warning signs, risks and tools needed to ensure kids safety. The program includes actual demonstrations that engage students and allow them to relate better when they are on the Internet in real-world situations. We are teaching children: To recognize predatory behavior to help avoid unwelcome advances. That their digital fingerprints can follow them for years to come - many children don’t fully comprehend the ramifications and long-term consequences of their online actions. How to avoid cyberbullying. For more information on internet safety, visit HERE. Date Added: 4/25/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168199 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168199 Earth Day In honor of Earth Day, our students learned how they can help our planet: REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE. Date Added: 4/24/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168134 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168134 May Newsletter – Now Available Date Added: 4/24/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168151 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168151 Budget Newsletter/Boletín de presupuesto 2023 Date Added: 4/24/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168132 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168132 Story Sequence Lesson Ms. Valentino’s kindergartners in Room 113 are doing an author study on Kevin Henkes. We kicked off our study with “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse” and made our own purple purses to help us understand the story sequence. Date Added: 4/21/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168082 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168082 Outdoor Learning Our 3rd graders took a trip outside to discover and explore intersecting, parallel and perpendicular lines. Date Added: 4/21/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168083 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168083 Eid Mubarak Students in first grade recognized the holiday of Eid with their classmate who celebrates. Each child got a small gift and practiced decorating paper hands with different Henna patterns. Date Added: 4/21/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168096 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168096 Universal PreKindergarten Lottery Registration - 2023/24 Malverne Universal Prekindergarten 2023-2024 Malverne Union Free School District Universal Prekindergarten provides an educationally based, high-quality prekindergarten program for Malverne’s youngest learners. UPK follows the 180-day school calendar and runs five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. beginning Sept. 5. The number of eligible students is contingent upon passage of the official New York State budget, the corresponding per-pupil allocations and child care provider availability. Eligibility Requirements: Open to children residing in the school district who turn 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2023. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE UPK LOTTERY TODAY! Deadline is May 10 at 3 p.m UNIVERSAL PREKINDERGARTEN (UPK) 2023-24 UPK Frequently Asked Questions Malverne Union Free School District The Malverne Union Free School District is able to offer approximately 63 eligible students full-day prekindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year based on information contained in the proposed State Executive Budget and child care provider availability. The number of eligible students is contingent upon passage of the official New York State budget, the corresponding per-pupil allocations and child care provider availability. Prep for Tomorrow Inc. and Tutor Time of East Rockaway #6647 will operate the District’s Universal Pre-K program. Below are answers to some common questions you may have that will hopefully allow you to make a decision for your child. Dates: When will the program begin? Program dates will follow a 180-day calendar and will begin on Sept. 5, 2023. Eligibility: Who is eligible for the Malverne UFSD 2023-24 UPK program? Students must be Malverne UFSD residents. Children who turn 4 on or before Dec. 1, 2023, and are first eligible for kindergarten in September 2024, are eligible to enroll in the district’s lottery system to participate in UPK. Students must be born between Dec. 2, 2018, and Dec. 1, 2019. Students who are eligible for kindergarten (who turn 5 on or before Dec. 1, 2023), are not eligible for the UPK program, per state eligibility requirements. Program Sponsor: What organizations will be operating the UPK program for Malverne? Site 1: Tutor Time Learning of East Rockaway (131 Main Street, East Rockaway NY 11518). Site 2: Prep for Tomorrow Inc. (732 Donlon Place, West Hempstead, NY 11552). Lottery: How does the lottery work? Eligible families (see eligibility) will first fill out a preliminary application. The preliminary application can be found on our website, http://malverneschools.org, or at https://PreKRegistration.malverneschools.org. The preliminary applications are currently being accepted and are due NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023, AT 3 P.M. An email containing your assigned application number will be sent to you on THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023, once your application is submitted. The lottery for the approximately 63 spots will be livestreamed on MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023, AT 10 A.M. The link will be available on the District website homepage, http://malverneschools.org, or can be viewed at https://malverneschoolslive.com. During the livestream, all preliminary application numbers will be placed in a raffle drum and selected. The pulled numbers will be placed on the selection list in sequential order, until all application numbers have received a position on the list. The first 63 application numbers on the list will receive an email with instructions on how to register with the Malverne School District. Once you have been notified that you were selected, you will need to complete the registration process within 10 business days to secure your Universal Pre-K spot. You will lose your spot and the district will move sequentially to the next spot on the list if: You do not complete the registration process within 10 business days. You decline the offer. Your registration is denied. Registration will be conducted electronically. All registration information is available on the district website at http://malverneschools.org. As the turnaround to register is quick, it is advisable to prepare the following documentation in advance. Documents will include: Proof of residency (i.e., driver’s license, mortgage statement, tax bill). Child’s birth certificate. Child’s immunization records. Class Size: How big will the classes be? Up to approximately 20 students per class and based on actual classroom size. Teachers and Curriculum: Who will teach the program? What will they teach? New York State-certified teachers will follow the New York State Prekindergarten Foundation curriculum: Approaches to Learning – How children become involved in learning and acquiring knowledge. Physical Development and Health – Children’s physical health and ability to engage in daily activities. Social and Emotional Development – The emotional competence and ability to form positive relationships that give meaning to children’s experiences in the home, school and larger community. Communication, Language and Literacy – How children understand, create and communicate meaning. Cognition and Knowledge of the World – What children need to know and understand about their world and how they apply what they know. Times/Length of Day: When will the program start and end? Can that time be extended? This full-day program will be five hours per day, Mondays through Fridays, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Before- or after-care will be available for 2023-2024 prekindergarten students. These costs are the sole responsibility of the child’s family. Arrangements will be made through Prep for Tomorrow Inc. and Tutor Time Learning of East Rockaway directly. Transportation: Will transportation be provided? Transportation will not be provided for UPK. Waiting List: When will I be notified if my child is accepted from the waiting list? Notifications will be made on a rolling basis via email as spaces become available. Date Added: 4/21/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168057 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:00:00 GMT false168057 Mules Basketball Honored Congrats to the #Unstoppable Varsity Boys Basketball Team who were recognized by the BOE for their incredible season, including winning the Conference and County Championships. 2022/23 Malverne Mules Varsity Basketball: Jordan Blue Nicholas Brown Norman Brown Tristian Brunson Sylvain Castin Joshua Croom Zavion Daniels Kevin Estime William Harley Malachi Hudson Kolton Kimanyen Lorenzo Maione Amarii Sylvester Farvens Ulysse Matthew Velez Jake Walsh Chad Welsey Date Added: 4/19/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167990 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167990 Athletes Honored Congratulations to Jamila Smith and Mikayla Johnson for receiving awards from the Nassau County Girls Basketball Coaches Association! Both were named All-Classification by the NCGBCA. Jamila also received the Scholar Athlete Award. Date Added: 4/19/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=168056 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false168056 Skittle Art Science Club second graders got creative, using skittles to create colorful patterns when adding warm water. Date Added: 4/14/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167958 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167958 ASA All-County Artists Honored At the April 4 meeting, the Malverne BOE was proud to recognized fifteen student artists who had artwork selected for the Art Supervisor’s Association (ASA) All-County Art Exhibition. In addition, the BOE recognized Malverne High School senior Lorelai Thrasher who was the recipient of the ASA All-County Senior Scholarship Award. Congrats to the #Unstoppable student artists selected for the 2023 ASA All-County Art Exhibition: Lily Donovan, kindergarten Eva Beltzer, second grade Sophia Reid, fifth grade Luciana Valerio, eighth grade Magen Alexis, eighth grade Valerie Cruz Vasquez, eighth grade Ariella Pabon, tenth grade Alexa Duhaney, eleventh grade Eitan Beaulieu, eleventh grade Jazmine Durham, eleventh grade Jovanni Heredia, eleventh grade Omolabake Iyageh, eleventh grade Sarai Williams, eleventh grade Jade Crawford, twelfth grade Lorelai Thrasher, twelfth grade Date Added: 4/13/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167893 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167893 Art For Good First graders show off their amazing polar bear art created as a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House! Date Added: 4/11/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167915 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167915 Cards For Vets Our students celebrated the start of spring by sending a ray of sunshine to local veterans. As part of a school-wide project, we designed greeting cards celebrating Passover, Easter and spring that were delivered to the American Legion Malverne Post 44 where they will be distributed to veterans. This activity serves as a link between generations, reminding students of the sacrifices that veterans made for our country and reinforcing the importance of community service. Date Added: 4/11/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167926 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167926 Electromagnetic Spectrum Ms. Kelly’s 7th grade science scholars wrap up their unit on the Electromagnetic Spectrum with a carousel walk to survey class projects. Date Added: 4/7/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167886 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167886 Academic Leaders Honored During the Apr. 4 meeting, the BOE was proud to recognize the Malverne High School Class of 2023 Academic Leaders. Congratulations to each of you on this incredible achievement! Sabrina Ramharakh – Valedictorian Raymond Cecere – Salutatorian Oluwaseyifunmi E Adeniyi Rachel A Adeyemi Gerard Jose G Bernabe Timothy Jose G Bernabe Ganesh A Bipat Michael V Brancato James P Daly Javier R Figueroa Leslie N Figueroa Guzman Brianna Flores Salinas Tamara M Goonetilleke Hanai Guaman Emma Keller Zain U Khan Molly R Matthaei Edgar Medina Ramirez Jamila N Smith Lorelai R Thrasher Cyrus K Villanueva Date Added: 4/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167816 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167816 Getting In Tune Right before break, members of the Malverne High School Select Choir squeezed in a rehearsal with Choral Director Mr. Zagare as they prepare for their upcoming tour of Ireland. The students are looking forward to sharing their music with Irish audiences in some amazing historic venues throughout the Emerald Isle! Date Added: 4/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167872 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167872 HTH Morning Show Get caught up with the latest from Howard T. Herber Middle School by binge watching the last three episodes of the HTH Morning Show Broadcast! Episode 10: Episode 11: Episode 12: Date Added: 4/5/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167790 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167790 DAV CHAT SHOW: Episode 8 In honor of Autism Awareness Month and the celebration of neurodiversity, Mrs. Martini, Director of Special Education was the special guest on the latest episode of the DAV Chat Show! Make sure to watch the entire video for a VERY special segment at the end. Date Added: 4/5/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167796 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167796 K-12 Family STEM Night Amazing night of exploring, inspiring and empowering at our first K-12 Family STEM Night! Thanks to all the families who joined us for games and activities that will help spark your child's interest in STEM learning. Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 4/4/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167756 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167756 Buddy Reading Downing second graders teamed up with kindergartners for Buddy Reading. This program helps boost the second graders' confidence in reading to a younger peer, also while fostering a love of reading and collaboration for both grades. Date Added: 4/3/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167723 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167723 DAV Ambassadors Push Free Meal Plan A group of Davison fifth graders met with local politicians to pitch their plan to help eradicate school lunch inequality and ensure no student goes hungry. With high unemployment and poverty rates, the students feel there is a demand for programs that afford free meals to students in need, eliminate lunch debt, provide education on nutrition and eliminate food shaming. The students addressed their concerns to New York State Sens. Kevin Thomas and Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Assemblymember Taylor Darling and requested that they sponsor bills that would allow more students to qualify for free or reduced-cost school meals, create educational nutrition programs for K-12 students and provide adequate funding for the upgrades. The students also mailed their proposal to other politicians, including New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The Davison Ambassadors are committed to their cause and will be following up on their “Call-To-Action” to ensure their voices are heard in Albany. Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 4/3/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167666 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167666 Static In Science Club Our 1st grade Science Club scholars learned about atoms and what they are made of. They were taught that rubbing a balloon to their hair and clothing would force electrons to attach to the balloon and cause static electricity as the protons in their hair repelled. Date Added: 3/31/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167688 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167688 March/April Newsletter – Now Available Date Added: 3/31/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167696 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167696 Math Teachers of the Year The district congratulates Ms. Janosel and Ms. Paolillo from Maurice W. Downing Primary School on being named Nassau County Math Teachers Association Teachers of the Year! Date Added: 3/29/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167621 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167621 Science Scholars Compete At SAAWA After their success at the Thermo Fisher MASTERS Science Fair, Ms. Kelly’s 8th grade Science Research class got in the competitive spirit once again as they presented their projects at the South Asian American Women’s Alliance (SAAWA) Science Research Competition. SAAWA is dedicated to encouraging students to be leaders in STEM fields and our #Unstoppable science scholars prove every day that they have what it takes! Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 3/29/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167624 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167624 CVC Word Search Kindergartners are hard at work using magnifying glasses to search for CVC words (words made up of a consonant, vowel and consonant sound) hiding in a picture. Date Added: 3/28/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167577 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167577 Spring Writing First graders in Mrs. Jelovcic's class are kicking off the new season by writing a paragraph about things they Spy in Spring. Date Added: 3/27/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167539 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167539 Cheryl Wills Visits Davison Davison Avenue was proud to welcome journalist and author Cheryl Wills to our school on Mar. 24. Ms. Wills is an award-winning journalist who has been with NY1 News since 1992. Her life changed in in 2009 when looking into her family history on Ancestry.com she discovered her great-great-great grandfather Sandy Wills. She told us the story of how Sandy was taken from his family and sold into slavery at age 10. After years of hard work and no chance for education he was freed in 1863 when Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Feeling pride in America, he went on to join the United States Colored Troops, where he served until the war’s end in 1865. Once he left the Army, he settled down and raised a large family. During her presentation, she shared many stories from her own life with us, including a photo gallery of famous people she has interviewed that has the student erupting in cheers. She took questions from our students and concluded the presentation by unveiling an original print of the Emancipation Proclamation that hand signed by Abraham Lincoln himself! Since the amazing discovery of her family lineage, Ms. Wills has published three books: “Die Free”, children’s book “The Emancipation of Grandpa Sandy Wills: and the soon to be published illustrated children’s book “Emancipated: My Family’s Fight for Freedom.” Thank you, Ms. Wills, for an enjoyable, inspirational and educational visit. Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 3/27/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167540 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167540 Mules Basketball Honored Congrats to the #Unstoppable Varsity Boys Basketball Team who was honored at the Nassau County Basketball Dinner at Crest Hollow Country Club for winning the Conference and County Championships. Farvens Ulysse – Player of the Year B2 Conference and All-County Joshua Croom – All-County Kevin Estime – All- Conference Sylvain Castin – All- Conference Chad Wesley – All- Conference Coach Aksionoff – Coach of the Year Date Added: 3/27/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167541 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167541 Explorers of the Month Congratulations to our March Explorers of the Month! We are so proud of our students who show their B.E.S.T. Date Added: 3/27/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167567 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167567 Students Inspiring Students The 5th grade Davison Ambassadors took a trip across town to spend time with the kindergarten and 1st graders from Downing. The students read some of their favorite books, answered questions and discussed their important role as school ambassadors. Date Added: 3/24/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167504 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167504 College Day Malverne High School put higher education in focus as College Day brought together admissions representatives, teachers and alumni to help students prepare to make important decisions about life after high school. Seniors spent time with advisors, alumni and teacher panels to learn more about college life, including financial aid, the transition process, Greek life, networking and more. As always, Student Support Services were on hand to provide information and help with student specific questions and concerns. Grades 9-11 spent time meeting representatives from area colleges, trade schools and unions who were assembled in the gym and visiting classrooms for more detailed presentations. Over 16 alumni members participated and over 30 colleges and universities were represented including SUNY Binghamton and Oswego, Hunter College, Adelphi University, Farmingdale State University, University of Connecticut, Syracuse University, St. John’s University, Siena College and more. Thanks to our #Unstoppable staff for making this incredible day possible for our students! Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 3/24/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167510 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167510 DAV Chat Show #7 The Davison Ambassadors welcomed Iota Theta Zetas Chapter President Sharmaine Bisnauth and National Pan-Hellenic Council Chaplain and Iota Theta Zetas member Alicia Tutt as their guests on Episode 7 of The DAV Chat Show! Date Added: 3/24/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167534 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167534 Women’s History Month Our 1st graders researched a famous woman of their choice and presented their projects to the class in honor of Women's History Month. Some of the historic women we learned about from these little scholars included Frida Kahlo, Sojourner Truth, Gabby Douglas, Harriet Tubman, Michelle Obama and Kalpana Chawla. Date Added: 3/23/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167470 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167470 Most Improved Students Hard work pays off as our Most Improved Students were honored by their teachers and administrators today and treated to free lunch! Date Added: 3/23/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167493 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167493 Family STEM Night 2023 - April 3, 2023 6pm-8pm Date Added: 3/22/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167460 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167460 DAV Ambassadors Fight Food Insecurity In an effort to continue lobbying for their cause of Universal School Meals for all students in NY state in K-12, the students met with Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick. They presented their call-to-action proposal with the hopes of gaining her full support. This call-to-action proposal was created to support the nutritional needs students in grades K-12. With high unemployment and poverty rates, the Ambassadors felt there is a strong need for programs that: (1) afford free meals, (2) eliminate lunch debt, (3) provide education on nutrition, and (4) eliminate food shaming. The proposal presentation provided information on these needs plus requesting the following: (1) Re-Introduce or create a new bill to the New York State of Legislators; (2) Increase or eliminate the Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free/Reduce School Meals; (3) Funding for Educational Nutrition Programs for K-12 Students; (4) Funding for the upgrades. Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 3/21/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167364 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167364 All-County Art Exhibit Congratulations to all our Malverne artists that were featured in the 19th annual ASA All-County Art Exhibit! Congrats to our senior scholarship winner Lorelai Thrasher! Date Added: 3/21/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167377 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167377 K-8 Parent Academy: Erin’s Law Presentation 3/29 Please join us for an important Parent Academy to learn about Erin’s Law, recent NYSED legislation that requires schools to provide age-appropriate, sexual abuse prevention curriculum, to ALL students K-8. Parent Academy: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 @ 7pm in the MPAC Ms. Lorraine DiFiglia, Assistant Director, CAPS, of The Safe Center LI, will present Safe Center services in addition to sharing curriculum details we are required to present to our Malverne K-8 students. We are proud to announce our recent partnership with The Safe Center of Long Island, a non-profit organization located in Bethpage, N.Y. The Safe Center provides free and confidential services for victims of abuse and assault and their non-offending family members. We invite you to join us for this in-depth review of K-8 curriculum developed by The Safe Center. NYSED mandates curriculum must relate to sexual abuse prevention, which may include a variety of discussions, activities, videos, and role play scenarios. The Safe Center LI provides trained, experienced instructors who conduct these student workshops and place emphasis on the premise; Children have the right not to be hurt. Student workshops are designed to be developmentally appropriate to target grades K-4, grades 5-6 and grades 7-8 respectively. The goal for each workshop is to introduce young students to the issue of child sex abuse in an easy-to-understand, non-threatening way. Specific content covered with your children includes: * They are in charge of their body especially private areas covered by a bathing suit. * They can say” NO” to unwanted touches and behavior. * To tell an adult they trust if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe. * There is a difference between good and bad secrets. * An understanding of different types of harm and abuse Child abuse and neglect is one of the most serious issues that children face today! The Safe Center LI is committed to protecting children through awareness prevention, and education. We hope to see you on Wednesday, March 29, 7:00pm @ MPAC Date Added: 3/21/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167387 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167387 Art Club Ms. Smyth's 2nd grade art club had a lesson on oil pastels and water coloring and were proud to display their creations. Date Added: 3/20/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167325 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167325 St. Patrick’s Day Today’s St. Pats celebration was full of sun, fun and festivities! We made our own rainbows, constructed leprechaun traps and of course dressed for the holiday in our finest green garb. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 3/17/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167306 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 06:00:00 GMT false167306 Rock’n’Roll Day The Music In Our Schools Month celebration continues as students break out their best band shirts for Rock'n'Roll Day! Date Added: 3/17/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167274 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167274 St. Patrick’s Day Yesterday, our students set leprechaun traps hoping to catch some of the crafty little characters. When we showed up today, we were surprised to see our classrooms decorated by the leprechauns, but we weren't lucky enough to catch one. We will try again next year! Date Added: 3/17/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167291 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167291 Dressed for the Opera During Music In Our Schools Month, students are exploring different genres of music that they may hear in their everyday life. Today, Davison students learned about Opera and these two stylist students showed us how you get dressed up to go to the show! Date Added: 3/16/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167238 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167238 Leprechaun Traps The traps have been set by our kindergartners in hope of catching some leprechauns on St. Patrick's Day! Date Added: 3/16/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167249 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167249 ONLINE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR THE 23/24 SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW OPEN Click here for the 23/24 Kindergarten Registration Date Added: 3/16/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167260 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167260 Board of Education Budget Meeting Notice - March 28, 2023 Date Added: 3/16/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167252 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167252 Class of 2023 Val & Sal The district is proud to congratulate Sabrina Ramharakh and Raymond Cecere, valedictorian and salutatorian from Malverne High School Class of 2023. Date Added: 3/15/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167120 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167120 Disco Day Students show off their 70s style during Disco Dance Day, part of the school's Spirit Week celebrations in honor of Music in our Schools Month! Date Added: 3/14/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167135 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167135 “Something Rotten!” Is Pure Fun Congratulations to the staff, cast and crew of “Something Rotten!” who presented a decidedly fresh, funny and ridiculously farcical take on Shakespeare and had audiences laughing hysterically during three performances on Friday and Saturday at HTH! The dazzling cast sang and danced their way through this over-the-top ode to hit musicals that skewers the idea that anything, including Hamlet, is sacred. The crew handled the lights and sound perfectly and the stage design and costuming were world-class! Enjoy these photos taken during an exclusive preview for local senior citizens that took place on Wednesday afternoon. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 3/13/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167071 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167071 Women’s History Month As part of our Women's History Month activities, two students are chosen each day to highlight a historic woman during morning announcements. Date Added: 3/13/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167088 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT false167088 Read Across America Our students are traveling across America without leaving their classrooms! All week we are reading "Larry Gets Lost" series, where Larry the dog gets lost in different cities and states. The students first started in New York, went to Chicago, then made a stop in Texas, and they are looking forward to ending the rest of the week with pitstops in San Francisco and Seattle. The goal is for students to be aware that reading can take them on many adventures! Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 3/10/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167047 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT false167047 National Foreign Language Week This week in World Languages, our students learned about National Foreign Language Week. Schools around the US celebrate National Foreign Language Week the first full week of March to discuss the joys of learning a new language and to bring awareness to the importance of studying foreign languages. This year’s theme is Boost your Brain with Languages. The students in the 3rd grade classes created their own posters to promote studying languages and to why it is beneficial for our brains! Date Added: 3/10/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=167066 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT false167066 Science Research Scholars On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, five teams of students from Ms. Kelly’s Science Research class participated in the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair’s Thermo Fisher MASTERS Middle School Science Fair at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY. Students began designing their projects back in October of 2022. Science Research is held during zero period at HTH, so these budding scientists are stretching their minds at 7:08 AM each morning! Two teams of students earned the Third Place prize in their respective categories: In the category of Biology: Medicine/ Health, Julian Abell and Eva Figueroa won Third Place for their project, “Investigating the Efficacy of Different Disinfectants.” In the category of Physics, Ari Lespinasse, Lea Cardenas, and Elmer Alonso Romero Flores won Third Place for their project, “Investigating Resistivity of Different Metals.” All 13 students who participated reported enjoying the competition in spite of the nervousness they originally felt. They readily shared not only their experiences, but also tips for success with the entire Science Research class on Wednesday Morning. All students (8 teams) will participate in the SAAWA Middle School Science Fair, sponsored by the South Asian American Women’s Alliance on March 28. Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 3/9/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166998 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166998 Color Is Life First graders in Ms. Jelovcic's class studied the painting style of Alma Woodsey Thomas, who said “Color Is Life”. She was the first Black woman to have a show at the Whitney Museum of American Art and have work acquired by the White House. Date Added: 3/7/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166924 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166924 Nassau County Champs Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Basketball team on winning the Nassau County Championship Wednesday night at Hofstra University. The Mules defeated the Frogs from Carle Place High School 60-36 and will advance to the Long Island Championship on Wednesday, March 8th at 6:00pm at Hofstra University. Malverne will take on Southampton High School in the Long Island Championship game. Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 3/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166886 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166886 Learning Financial Literacy 2nd graders in Ms. Desrosiers class are working on their financial literacy and teamwork skills. They purchased different school supplies and had to check out with the cashier/teacher, paying the right about of money and counting their change. Date Added: 3/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166888 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166888 March 3 - Community Letter From The Superintendent Date Added: 3/3/23 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166836 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT false166836 Mindfulness Exercises Last week, Mr. Mach gave our 4th graders at Davison some tips on Mindfulness, including breathing techniques and using all five senses to focus and bring calm into your space. The students also created their own sensory bottles. Using water, a little bit of glue, and some sparkly glitter, the children made a tool they can use to focus, find calm, and get centered. We look forward to using these new tools to help us when our day starts to get a little crazy. Date Added: 3/3/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166855 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166855 Malverne honored with Magna Award for Innovation Magna Award for Innovation in Civic and Cultural Learning Experiences Malverne Union Free School District has been honored as a National School Boards Association (NSBA) 2023 Magna Award winner. The district received the Honorable Mention recognition for its commitment to encourage and inspire community support and civic engagement. Recent district highlights including the highly publicized student-led campaign that resulted in a street named for a town founder with racist roots being renamed. Sponsored by NSBA’s flagship magazine, American School Board Journal (ASBJ), the Magna Awards has a long history of recognizing exemplary school district programs. The 2023 awards program recognizes district programs that solved a challenge with creativity and out-of-the-box strategies. Malverne was selected by an independent panel of judges. The effort to rename Lindner Place was a three-year endeavor that culminated on Jan. 26, 2023, when the district held a ceremony, led by student advocates, officially renaming the street Acorn Way. The street was originally named for Paul Lindner, a banker and landowner in Malverne who was a prominent leader in the Ku Klux Klan at the height of the organization’s influence in the 1920s. The new named is a tribute to the Malverne town motto “Oaks from Acorns”. “For more than 25 years, the Magna Awards have recognized innovative school district programs,” said NSBA Executive Director and CEO Dr. John Heim. “Each of our winners exemplifies how school leaders and district staff have reinvented learning — and learning environments — for students, staff, and communities. We congratulate our winners and thank them for their hard work and devotion to the students they serve. We also hope these programs will provide information and inspiration to school districts facing similar challenges across the country.” Malverne will be highlighted in the April issue of ASBJ, set to be published on Monday, March 20 at www.nsba.org/asbj. Date Added: 3/3/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166816 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166816 Egg Drop Challenge Welcome to Egg Drop Challenge season at HTH. Mr. Gerardi’s science scholars are engineering devices that safely transport an egg from our 3rd story window to the pavement below. This is the culmination of 2 units on forces and planetary exploration. Date Added: 3/3/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166824 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166824 US Army Robot Demonstration The U.S. Army Bomb Disposal Team visited Mr. Beck’s engineering class to demonstrate the latest in robotic bomb detection and disposal technology. The students got to operate the robots and try on an advanced bomb suit used by Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) soldiers in the field. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 3/2/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166780 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166780 Future Presidents In honor of President’s Day, first graders in Mrs. Smyth's class wrote papers on what it would be like to be President and how they would change the world. Date Added: 3/1/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166757 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166757 Fun in Phys Ed Our students know that it's important to exercise your mind and body in order to have a productive day of learning and growing at school! Date Added: 2/28/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166704 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166704 LI News Radio shines spotlight on MHS as “Turnaround School” Malverne HS named Turnaround School LI News Radio interviewed principal Dr. Romano and assistant principal Ms. Bascombe about their efforts that resulted in the school being named a “Turnaround School” by the State of New York. During the “Spotlight on Long Island Schools” interview that aired on February 25th, they discussed the past challenges and current successes, the value of a team effort and how “restorative practices” played a key role in the turnaround. LISTEN HERE Date Added: 2/27/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166668 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166668 Something Rotten Tickets are on-sale now for the Malverne High School production of “Something Rotten”, March 10th and 11th at the Howard T. Herber Auditorium. Get them in advance or at the door on the night of the show. Click here for more information. Date Added: 2/27/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166682 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166682 DAV Chat Show – Heart Episode February is heart health month and to bring awareness to our community, we released a very special episode of the DAV Chat Show featuring Aidan Crowley, our DAV heart warrior, talking about his about his experience with heart disease. Date Added: 2/17/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166550 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166550 Something Rotten Malverne High School Presents: SOMETHING ROTTEN Three shows: Fri. Mar 10th at 7:00 pm Sat. Mar 11th at 2:00 pm and 7:00pm Tickets are on sale now Date Added: 2/17/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166569 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166569 Tickets are on-sale now for the HS production of “Something Rotten” Purchase tickets here Date Added: 2/17/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166570 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166570 Kindergarten Round-Up Information Date Added: 2/16/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166509 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166509 Army STEM Exhibit The Army Mobile Medical Exhibit STEM Trailer visited on Feb. 10 to give students a first-hand look at the three pillars of military medicine: patient care, research and development and education. Activities included interactive touch screen tablets where they could virtually treat patients, acting as a first responder or general surgeon and trauma simulation dummies where the students could learn the elements of CPR. Upon arrival at the exhibit, students could check out various Army equipment and try on goggles that show the dangers of drinking and drug use. Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 2/16/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166471 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166471 Black Icons In honor of Black History Month, Ms. Reyes' 1st graders researched and presented what they learned about influential Black Americans. Date Added: 2/16/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166490 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166490 Wall of Heroes Third graders researched an influential Black American and highlighted that person’s character traits in an essay. They enjoyed learning about inspirational Americans they had not studied before and sharing their work with their classmates and school community on our “Wall of Heroes”. Date Added: 2/16/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166491 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166491 Black History Month 4th graders in Mrs. Riveiro’s class are presenting their black history biographies. They learned how to research a famous and inspirational African American, transferred their information into an essay, and are presenting their research to their classmates. Date Added: 2/15/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166438 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166438 Registration for High School Spring Sports is now open. Click here to register Date Added: 2/14/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166367 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166367 Winter Guard Champs Congratulations to the #Unstoppable Winter Guard on taking FIRST PLACE with a score of 62.09 during their competition on Feb. 11 at at Saddle Brook High School. Date Added: 12/14/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166383 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166383 Learning Life Science Our 3rd graders are learning about the lifecycle of a tadpole. These little guys (the tadpoles) are growing up fast and the students are excited to learn all about amphibians and their stages of development. Date Added: 2/14/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166384 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166384 Happy Valentine’s Day Our students were feeling the love as they arrived at school on Valentine’s Day morning! Date Added: 2/14/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166385 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166385 DAV Chat Show #6 Episode 6 of the DAV Chat Show is here with VERY special guests from the Lakeview Branch of the NAACP. Our 5th grade journalists asked important questions about the NAACP’s partnerships with our schools, and they discussed how kids get involved. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166357 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166357 100th Day of School Our students got in the spirit of the 100th day of school by dressing and acting as if they were 100 years old! There were lots of bowties, wigs, canes and glasses, and even some suspenders, pocket watches and at least one life alert button! The students were fully in character, complaining about their backs, chatting with their fellow “seniors” and telling back in my day stories! What a great way to celebrate a fun milestone! Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 2/10/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166292 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166292 Boys Basketball Senior Night The Boys Basketball program hosted Senior night on Feb. 8. Coach Lopez, Aksionoff and Eason honored Joshua Croom, Farvens Ulysse, Sylvain Castin, Norman Brown, Kolton Kimanyen and Cheerleader Julie Rodriguez for all their commitment and dedication to the Malverne High School basketball program. Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 2/10/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166294 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166294 Track & Field Champs Boys 4x200 relay team won the Nassau County Championship. Congratulations to Roy Brandan McLaughlin, Jace Lespinasse, Isaiah Jolly, and Nelson Crawford. Girls 4x200 relay team won the Nassau County Championship. Congratulations to Ololade Olaniyan, Marissa Haye, Jordyn Fevrier-Babb, and Kiyana Smith. Date Added: 2/10/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166295 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166295 Congrats Ololade Congratulations to Ololade Olaniyan for finishing in second place in the 55 meters in Nassau County! Date Added: 2/10/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166296 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166296 100th Day of School Can you believe it??? Enjoy this video celebrating 100 Days of DAV! Date Added: 2/11/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166308 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166308 All-County Musicians Honored At the start of the Feb. 7 meeting, the Board of Education was proud to recognize 30 student musicians from the district for their participation in the Nassau Music Educators Association (NMEA) All-County ensembles. The All-County honorees included students in grades 4-12 who performed as part of the All-County Band and All-County Chorus ensembles in January at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post and the NMEA All-County P.E.A.K. Festival, which took place in December. NMEA All-County selection represents one of the highest achievements for Long Island music students. Participants are chosen based on New York State School Music Association evaluations and teacher recommendations. The district congratulates all the All-County honorees for achieving this distinction and for their incredible dedication to their craft. All-County PEAK Festival: Kameron Blackmore, Elany Calesa and Rachelle Graham All-County Band: Jessica Ackies, Ethan Jolly, Michael Lawless and Arya Roopnarine All-County Chorus: Oluwaseyifunmi Adeniyi, Aidan Adycki, Lauren Barrett, Avery Bjelland, Jahi Bradby, Evelyn Brown, Olivia Brown, Gabrielle Dean, Jason Diaz, Joseline Escobar, Avamarie Ferguson, Olivia Frulio, Ella Kelch, Cianna Lugo, Jasmine Lugo, Phoenix Montalvo, Christopher Palmer, Natalie Severe, Kaiden Ulysse, Luciana Valerio, Bryanna Williams, Niles Wilson and Shelby Zwillick Date Added: 2/9/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166244 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166244 Living Environments Lab Students in Ms. Kelly's Living Environments class conducted experiments to determine if the rate of cellular respiration increased with exercise. They used a chemical indicator, Bromothymol Blue, which changes color in the presence of carbon dioxide. As the color of the water changed from blue to yellow faster after exercise, student determined that the rate of respiration did increase. Date Added: 2/9/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166245 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166245 Valentines for Veterans Students at Downing have been busy making Valentine's Day cards for Veterans and residents of a local nursing home. They are hoping that a message of love and good wishes will put a smile on others' faces this Valentine season. Date Added: 2/9/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166258 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166258 Bubble Trouble Experiment Ms. Beaumont’s 4th grade scholars in room 208 compared two different types of lava - thin and thick - in an experiment called Bubble Trouble. They used their findings to figure out why volcanoes have different shapes and how the type of lava explains why some volcanoes explode. Date Added: 2/9/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166259 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166259 P.S. I Love You Day Students at Downing celebrated P.S. I Love You Day by choosing classmates names out of a bag to write a nice thing about them. They then read their messages aloud to one another. P.S. I Love You Day is about raising awareness to the importance of mental health and decreasing bullying. Students are encouraged to help foster kindness and make their school a welcoming environment. Date Added: 2/9/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166272 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166272 Valentine Squishie Sale Downing students are getting excited for Valentine's Day and helping raise money for a good cause. Students can purchase Valentine squishies for friends until February 14th. Proceeds from the sale go to the Ronald McDonald House and Downing's annual Downing Night Out Fundraiser. Date Added: 2/7/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166131 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166131 February Newsletter – Now Available Malverne Pride - February 2023 Date Added: 2/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166095 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166095 Malverne students push proposal to fix school lunch inequality A group of Malverne fifth graders concerned that the nutritional needs of underprivileged students throughout the state are not being met are pushing their local legislators to take action. The Davison Avenue School Ambassadors prepared a Call-to-Action proposal and met with New York State Senator Kevin Thomas to discuss their ideas on how to improve the school meal program and ensure that no student goes hungry. With high unemployment and poverty rates, the students feel there is a demand for programs that afford free meals to students in need, eliminate lunch debt, provide education on nutrition and eliminate food shaming. The student’s presentation provided information on these needs and requested that Senator Thomas sponsor a bill that would allow more students to qualify for free or reduced cost school meals, create educational nutrition programs for K-12 students and provide adequate funding for the upgrades. The Davison Ambassadors are committed to their cause and will be following up with Senator Thomas to make sure their voices are heard in Albany. Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 2/3/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166040 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166040 Global School Play Day Malverne students joined schools from around the world in the celebration of Global School Play Day, an initiative designed to bring awareness to the importance of unstructured play in schools. Our students at Davison and Downing shared toys that do not require batteries or electricity, including classic board and card games, puzzles and blocks. They created teams and organized their own games and activities, helping them learn social skills, innovation and creativity through play. Of course, the administration and teachers joined in too, because everyone loves classic games and play!!! Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 2/3/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166042 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166042 HTH Morning Show Episode 8 Don’t miss the latest episode of the HTH Morning Show, featuring school news, weather, joke of the day and a full recap of ceremony to mark the renaming of Lindner Place to Acorn Way. Date Added: 2/3/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166066 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166066 Learning With Legos Our students at Davison are excited to show off their Lego creations. Creativity, teamwork and problem-solving was the lesson of the day! Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 2/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166087 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166087 Paint Day Our Student Council hosted a Paint Day as a fundraiser for The Ronald McDonald House. Our kindergartners showed some amazing artistic talent and were proud to display their creations! Date Added: 2/2/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166004 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166004 Girls Varsity Basketball Players Honored During Girls Varsity Basketball Senior Night on Jan. 31, Coach Masson and Coach Durham-Pennington honored seniors Jamila Smith, Anissa McKay, and Elisa Salce for all their hard work, commitment and #Unstoppable dedication to the basketball program over their high school career. Date Added: 2/2/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166011 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166011 Investigating Photosynthesis Ms. Kelly’s Living Environment students are investigating rates of photosynthesis in Elodea. Date Added: 2/2/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166023 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166023 Happy Groundhog Day Malverne Mel said early spring! Last week our students entered a poster contest. Our very own Grayson won the contest and was there to see Malverne Mel. Congratulations Grayson!! Date Added: 2/2/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=166024 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false166024 Groundhog Day Predictions First Graders in Mrs. Jelovcic's class made predictions about whether or not Malverne Mel will see his shadow this Thursday. The majority are hoping for an early Spring. Date Added: 2/1/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165652 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165652 Global Read Aloud Day Students in Mrs. Eisenberg's and Ms. Reyes' first grade class buddied up with a good book for World Read-Aloud Day, while other students enjoyed listening to some of the teachers' favorite read aloud stories. Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 2/1/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165998 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165998 World Read Aloud Day Our students were treated to special guests who showed up to us read their favorite books, including Dr. Lewis, Dr. Romano, Mr. Mach and Mr. Miller. We also got together in groups to read our favorite books to each other and out loud to the class. Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 2/1/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165999 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165999 Bright Thinker Awards During today’s We Can Assembly, Mr. Tallon handed out the Bright Thinker Awards to our K-2nd graders. Congratulations to all who worked so hard to achieve this recognition! Date Added: 1/31/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165641 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165641 DAV Chat Show #5 Episode 5 of the DAV Chat Show is here featuring the Davison Ambassadors interview with very special guest Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lewis. Our students put together very thoughtful questions for our district’s leader and we thank her for the taking the time to be featured on our show. Date Added: 1/30/2023 @media only screen and (max-width: 639px) { iframe.webmade { width: 300px; height: 168px; } } @media only screen and (min-width: 640px) { iframe.webmade { width: 640px; height: 360px; } } http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165545 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165545 Lindner Place is now Acorn Way As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said: “The time is always right to do what’s right.” On Jan. 26, history was finally set right as Malverne’s Lindner Place was renamed Acorn Way. This change was due to years of hard work by high school students who pushed the village to change the name of the street which was originally named over 100 years ago for a village founder who was also a Ku Klux Klan leader. The street is home of to our very own Maurice W. Downing School, which was formerly called Lindner School prior to a name change. However, the street has remained named for the KKK leader, much to the dismay of the diverse Malverne community. Following a groundswell of support, including impassioned pleas from students and a public petition, the Malverne Village Board unanimously voted in September 2022 to rename Lindner Place as Acorn Way. Today, with some of our current and former students who championed the change present to witness the historic moment in local history, the sign was replaced, and the street is officially named Acorn Way, a testament to the Malverne's motto, “Oaks from Acorns.” Now that it has been removed, the original Lindner Place sign will be displayed in the Maurice W. Downing School library to preserve the past to remind people of what happened. Learn more by watching this short video that was shown to all Malverne students today to give them history and context about the street renaming. Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added:1/27/2023 @media only screen and (max-width: 639px) { iframe.webmade { width: 300px; height: 168px; } } @media only screen and (min-width: 640px) { iframe.webmade { width: 640px; height: 360px; } } http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165512 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165512 Lunar New Year Our third graders celebrated Lunar New Year by learning about all the different customs. They received red envelopes for food luck and prosperity, learned how to write their names in Mandarin and enjoyed a Chinese feast! Date Added: 1/27/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165525 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165525 Fun with puzzles Explore students work together to complete puzzles featuring barn animals, underwater creatures, dinosaurs and more! Date Added: 1/26/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165481 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165481 Parent Academy Help Your child “Stand Out” Through Their College Admissions Process with help from the MHS Counseling Department. During the January 18th Parent Academy sessions, we shared details that will give your student the best chance of success when applying to colleges, including how to being the process as early at 9th grade. * Essential components of a college application – what do college admissions teams prioritize? * Extracurricular activities – how are they relevant and vital on college applications? * Leadership – why is it important? * ACT/SAT/PSAT – The COVID impact on your college process. * Financial aid and scholarship tips. Find out more on the Counseling page: http://malverneschools.org/departments/counseling Date Added: 1/24/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165396 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165396 Lunar New Year Our students got a special visitor when the dragon came by their room to kick off the Lunar New Year. Kindergartners in Mrs. Rosalia’s class learned about the Asian tradition, created dragon masks and learned the Chinese way to say Happy New Year: Gung Hay Fat Choy! Date Added: 1/24/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165424 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165424 HTH Presents: Seussical Jr. Congrats to the #Unstoppable cast and crew from Herber on their amazing production of “Seussical Jr.” that wowed audiences on Friday and Saturday at the HTH auditorium! Under the direction of Mr. Coonan, the colorful cast sang and danced their way through this fantastical musical extravaganza and, most importantly, the world of the Whos was saved!!! The crew handled the lights and sound perfectly and the stage design was world-class! As an added bonus, on Friday morning the students from Davison and Downing were treated to a preview of the show and had the chance to ask questions to the cast and crew. We look forward to seeing them on the stage at HTH in the coming years!!! Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 1/23/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165372 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165372 Snowflake Lesson Mrs. Vadalla's first graders at Downing learned about snowflakes and got messy playing with make believe snow. Date Added: 1/23/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165387 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165387 HTH Morning Show Broadcast Check out Episode #6 of the HTH Morning Show, featuring school news, weekly weather outlook, plus our exclusive Q&A with students and teachers. #GoMules Cast/Crew: Jade Ackies Mikaela Adycki Jalen Blue Makaela Brennan Tommy Brown Morgan Daley Demi Henry Jolie Romero Jacob Sandoval Dana Sobers Hunter Tobin Date Added: 1/19/2023 @mediaonlyscreenand (max-width:639px) { iframe.webmade{ width:300px;height:168px; } } @mediaonlyscreenand (min-width:640px) { iframe.webmade{ width:640px;height:360px; } } http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165319 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165319 HTH Presents: Seussical Jr. Oh, the thinks you can think when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Howard T. Herber Middle School Presents: SEUSSICAL JR. Three Shows at the HTH Auditorium Friday, January 20th at 7pm Saturday, January 21st at 1pm and 7pm Click here to get your tickets Date Added: 1/17/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165235 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165235 Portrait of A Graduate The district is unveiling a visual representation of our graduates which highlights the exemplary characteristics that ensure our alumni are “life ready” as they embark on their future and prepare to forge ahead as our next generation of leaders, innovators, achievers and problem-solvers. Malverne’s Portrait of a Graduate highlights the pillars that are the foundation of our educational priorities at all levels, focusing on the seven elements that are essential for excelling in college, career and life in the 21stcentury. 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Our night got off to a rousing start thanks to the soaring voices of Faith Eliely and Lauren Barrett. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lewis told us about Dr. King’s passion and sacrifice and how his actions on May 12, 1965 opened the doors to racial integration in the Malverne and Lakeview community and changed our district forever. The Herber Video Production Class put together an amazing video tribute to MLK, complete with historic footage of Dr. King’s visit to Malverne in 1965 and interviews with faculty and students telling us how MLK’s works impact their life each and every day. The Lions Cheerleaders showed what freedom means to them with an exciting dance routine and the Davison Avenue Glee Club and Downing Performers closed out the evening with their amazing voices that filled the air with love and hope! Special congratulations go out to our MLK Jr. Humanitarian Award honorees Dr. Vincent Romano and Coach Tyrell Wilson who both contribute so much to the Malverne community with their words and actions. We are so grateful for your service to our students! Click here to view the photo slideshow. If you were not able to join us, you can watch the entire celebration here: Date Added: 1/13/2023 @mediaonlyscreenand (max-width:639px) { iframe.webmade{ width:300px;height:168px; } } @mediaonlyscreenand (min-width:640px) { iframe.webmade{ width:640px;height:360px; } } http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165174 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165174 All County Musicians Congrats to our DAV students Shelby Zwillick, Cianna Lugo, Lauren Barrett and Ethan Jolly who were hard at work this past weekend performing with the choir and band at NMEA All County rehearsals. We are very proud of our #Unstoppable students for their dedication and performance at LIU's Tilles Center! Date Added: 1/11/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165123 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165123 MLK Jr. Humanitarian Award Malverne UFSD is proud to recognize two of our own with the MLK Jr. Humanitarian Award, which will be presented at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Thursday night at HTH. Dr. Romano and Mr. Wilson were selected based on their dedication to our students and our school community and for exemplifying qualities and characteristics associated with Dr. King. Congratulations to both our honorees. Read more about them below. Dr. Vincent Romano Principal, Malverne High School Vincent A. Romano is a 19-year veteran of the Malverne School District, having served as districtwide chairperson for social studies, assistant principal at both the middle and high schools, is currently serving as the principal of Malverne High School, a role he has held since 2013. His exceptional leadership has generated a cultural transformation, characterized by high expectations, open access, strong academic performance, and pro-social behavior. Malverne’s diverse student body has received national recognition for superior effort and high achievement. During his tenure, Malverne High School has been celebrated as a turn-around school, was named to the National AP Honor Roll two times, consistently ranked in the top 11% of Best High School in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and was featured for exemplary teaching, leadership and teamwork leading to improved student success in the book “Schools That Succeed” by Karin Chenoweth. In the book, Dr. Romano stated, “We strive for an atmosphere of excellence and equity. Everyone here embraces that – the teachers, students, support staff, counselors, librarians you name it – and that’s what makes the difference. Everyone plays a role, and everyone gives 110 percent.” A lifelong learner, Dr. Romano earned both his Bachelor of Arts in History and his Master of Science in Secondary Education from SUNY Stony Brook and his Doctorate in Administration and Instructional Leadership at St. John’s University. He has presented at many national, state, and local conferences and was the recipient of several awards including the SCOPE Education Award for Exemplary Leadership, the Phi Delta Kappa “Friends of Education” award, and honored for outstanding achievements in education by St. John’s University. Never one to rest on his achievements, Dr. Romano continues to work tirelessly with colleagues to make Malverne High School an exemplar for education in the 21st century. Vincent met his wife Jill at Elmont Memorial High School. Jill is currently a teacher with BOCES. Today they live in Oyster Bay with their three children Jagger (16), Chloe (14) and Hudson (9). “Coach” Tyrell Wilson Community Leader and Malverne High School alumni, Class of 2000 Tyrell Wilson, or “Coach” as he’s affectionally referred to, wears his Malverne roots as a badge of honor. He is a proud product of Malverne Public Schools, attending Maurice W. Downing Primary School, Howard T. Herber Middle School and Malverne High School. Throughout his school years, his passion for football was eclipsed only by his love of family and community, so following graduation he decided to stay close to home. Mr. Wilson enrolled at Nassau Community College where he studied education and played for the Lions, until he was sidelined by an injury. Faced with the prospect of life after football and considering personal reinvention, he continued his studies at Morgan State in Maryland and eventually went to work with special needs and at-risk youth upstate. Before long the gravitational pull of Malverne was too strong to resist, and he found himself back where it all began working directly with kids in his beloved community. In 2014, Mr. Wilson rejoined the Mules as the coach of JV Football. Never having been a coach, he credits the coaches who took him under their wing and gave him the knowledge and confidence to create his own style. He believes in being a beacon of light for his players, getting them ready for winning at life, as well as football, by teaching them discipline, teamwork and to be good human beings. Looking for other ways to share his love of football and motivate kids, in 2020 Mr. Wilson founded of the Lakeview/Malverne Lions football little league, introducing the game and bringing his positivity and spirit to the community’s 5-12 year olds. When he’s not coaching, helping with homework or just giving a reassuring fist bump, Mr. Wilson can be found at Davison Avenue serving as a monitor, where he says the younger generation provides him with the perspective and motivation that keeps him going strong. “I believe there is greatness abound in the Malverne community. My goal is to contribute to the strength of character and good energy that every child needs to live their best life.” Date Added: 1/11/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165117 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165117 Tickets on-sale for Seussical Jr. at HTH Tickets are on-sale now! Friday, January 20th at 7pm Saturday, January 21st at 1pm and 7p. At the Howard T. Herber Auditorium Click the link or scan the QR code and get your tickets before it sells out! https://our.show/hthseussical Date Added: 1/11/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165118 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165118 HTH Presents: Seussical Jr. Tickets are on-sale now! Friday, January 20th at 7pm Saturday, January 21st at 1pm and 7p. At the Howard T. Herber Auditorium Click the link or scan the QR code and get your tickets before it sells out! https://our.show/hthseussical Date Added: 1/11/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165125 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165125 Exploring Osmosis 8th graders in Ms. Kelly's Living Environment class explore osmosis in onion cells in the Diffusion Through a Membrane lab. Date Added: 1/9/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=165025 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false165025 Superintendent's Message - January 6, 2023 Date Added: 1/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164985 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:00:00 GMT false164985 MLK Lesson DAV is getting ready for the MLK Celebration by learning about his life and legacy. Mrs. Yudin read Martin’s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport to some of our 3rd graders and discussed the power of language and how proud Dr. King would be if he visited our school today. Date Added: 1/6/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164961 Fri, 06 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false164961 Poet Laureates Announced The Humanities Department and Malverne High School are proud to announce the first Malverne High School Poet Laureates. Niles Wilson and Brian McAleese are both seniors and will be honoring us with their original poetry at events throughout the rest of the year. They have earned this honor through the creation of digital poetry portfolios that highlighted not only their poetic range, but their familiarity with multiple genres such as free verse, sonnet, villanelle, and ode. Additionally, students were asked to reflect on their writing and ideas top accompany each original piece. These two students exemplify the introspection, intelligence and creative ability befitting the title of a Poet Laureate. We congratulate them and look forward to their musings as they become not only the voices of the Malverne Union Free School District, but the voices of their generation. They will be performing an original piece at the district MLK Celebration and other functions throughout the year. Date Added: 1/5/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164930 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false164930 MLK Jr. Celebration Malverne Union Free School District is proud to invite the community to join us for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, January 12th at 7pm at the Howard T. Herber Middle School Auditorium. Featuring musical performances and tributes by Malverne students and an Invocation by Reverend Eddie Corbett. We will also be honoring two of our own with the Humanitarian Award, including MHS principal Dr. Vincent Romano and community leader and MHS alum “Coach” Tyrell Wilson. The event is free and open to all. We hope you will join us as we join together and celebrate the spirit and legacy of Dr. MLK Jr. Date Added: 1/4/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164888 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false164888 KEVA Castle Builders Our #Unstoppable master builders worked together to construct a castle out of KEVA Planks. This was a tremendous effort that couldn't have been done without the entire TEAM! See photos of us hard at work: Click Here Take a video tour of our KEVA Castle: Click Here Hear from the master builders themselves about what they liked best about the activity: Date Added: 1/4/2023 @mediaonlyscreenand (max-width:639px) { iframe.webmade{ width:300px;height:168px; } } @mediaonlyscreenand (min-width:640px) { iframe.webmade{ width:640px;height:360px; } } http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164901 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false164901 Saturday Pre-K Registration Information Date Added: 1/4/2023 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164908 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT false164908 HTH Morning Show Broadcast Episode #5 of the HTH Morning Show is here! Today’s broadcast features a holiday greeting, weather, grinch debate and a holiday Q&A with Herber students and teachers! Anchors: Mikaela Adycki and Hunter Tobin Grinch debaters: Tommy Brown and Jacob Sandoval Q&A segment: Demi Henry, Makaela Brennan and Jalen Blue. Tech crew: Morgan Daley, Jade Ackies, Jalen Blue, Tommy Brown, Jacob Sandoval and Dana Sobers https://youtu.be/6drCBgTh6lI?t=149 Date Added: 12/23/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164798 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164798 Gingerbread House Building Competition HTH students got messy as they competed in the Gingerbread House Building Contest! Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 12/23/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164799 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164799 Select Choir Holiday Tour The High School Select Choir spread holiday cheer as they delivered songs and spirit to students throughout the district! The tour started in the hallway and auditorium at Herber, where the students were dressed in their holiday best for the occasion. Then they walked across the street to entertain the staff in the district office. Next, they boarded a bus to Davison where the students sang and clapped along as the carolers made their way through the hallways. Finally, they were welcomed with jingling bells at Downing, where the students were already gathered in the cafeteria for the concert. The tour concluded back at “home” singing for the main office staff in the High School. Congrats to the #Unstoppable Select Choir and thank you for sharing your voices with the Malverne family! Click here for a photo gallery. Date Added: 12/23/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164809 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164809 Merry and Bright Our little elves showed their festive spirit by dressing bright in Mrs. Rosalia's and Mrs. Susi's classes and turned Mrs. Tumminello's class into a snow globe workshop! Date Added: 12/22/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164730 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164730 Holiday Book Giveaway Thank you to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly for selecting Davison 3rd graders to receive a brand new book just in time for the holidays! Our students got the opportunity to sort through hundreds of titles looking for the perfect book to enjoy during break. Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 12/22/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164731 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164731 Toy Drive & Mitten Tree Davison Avenue Ambassadors collected 100 brand new toys and a combination of 25 hats, gloves, and scarves for our annual Toy Drive and Mitten Tree. All the donations went to ReesSpect Life! Date Added: 12/21/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164678 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164678 HTH Morning Show Broadcast Check out Episode #4 of the HTH Morning Show, featuring school news, weather and the return of everyone’s favorite feature: TEACHER INTERVIEWS! Anchors: Mikaela Adycki and Hunter Tobin Weather: Jolie Romero Teacher Interview segment: Demi Henry, Makaela Brennan and Jalen Blue. Tech crew: Morgan Daley, Jade Ackies, Jalen Blue, Tommy Brown, Jacob Sandoval and Dana Sobers Date Added: 12/20/2022 @mediaonlyscreenand (max-width:639px) { iframe.webmade{ width:300px;height:168px; } } @mediaonlyscreenand (min-width:640px) { iframe.webmade{ width:640px;height:360px; } } http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164640 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164640 Holiday Boutique Our annual Holiday Boutique was a great success thanks to our PTA and PTA volunteers. Our scholars shopped for their loved ones and exercised the skill of thinking about others as they selected gifts for their friends and family. The boutique is always a great opportunity to learn important life skills such as budgeting and financial responsibility. The children had to plan their purchases and utilize their critical thinking as they shopped strategically. Date Added: 12/19/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164584 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164584 Balancing Math Equations Students in Mrs. Jelovcic's first grade class had fun balancing different math equations to see if they were equal. Students used the balance scale after they solved the addition and subtraction sentences to determine whether the equations were equal or not. Date Added: 12/19/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164585 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164585 Mindful Mules Calm Center Malverne High School has debuted a space where students can seek a few moments of quiet, mindful refuge from their hectic daily schedule. Located by the library, the new Calm Center is a room where students can decompress or meditate without disruptions. The room includes a variety of stress balls and tactile toys, as well as materials for writing, drawing and coloring. Currently, the Calm Center is open during lunch periods only and is only accessible to students who have taken the required Mindfulness course. Sophomores Gabrielle Augustin and Nathaly Uribe were among the first students to take part in the training course. Both have found the Calm Center helpful to relax and recenter themselves during the school day and have also used the breathing techniques they learned when faced with daunting exams, difficult decisions and stress outside of school. Both believe that the mindfulness practices will benefit them in the future, including for college and job interviews. The next Mindful Mules Certification Course, taught by Mr. Mach, is coming up on January 14th. The 6-hour course includes meditation and breathing techniques and a group discussion about methods to better handle stressful situations in our daily lives. High school students can click this link to enroll: https://forms.office.com/r/7jJkiLBCvY Date Added: 12/19/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164601 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164601 Football Awards Congrats to the Varsity Football team for scoring multiple honors at the annual Nassau County Football Coaches Association awards dinner held at the Crest Hollow County Club on Tuesday night. The team was recognized for making the final four in the Nassau County football playoffs and multiple student athletes were honored for their achievements during the 2022 season. Top row (L-R): Michael McDougall (11th), Alexander Choisi (12th - LIAFO Unsung Hero Award), Sylvain Castin (12th- All-County), Kevin Estime (11th -All-County) and Michael Williams (12th- All-County) Bottom row (L-R) Norman Brown (12th - All-County), Tristian Brunson (11th - All-County Honorable Mention), Joel Onwuamaegbu (12th – Final Four plaque) and Nicholas Brown (11th). The district congratulates all our #UNSTOPPABLE student athletes for an incredible season. #GOMULES Date Added: 12/16/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164540 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164540 Davison Chat Show Episode 4 Welcome to Episode 4 of the Davison Chat Show, hosted by the Davison Ambassadors. Meet the School Nurse Ms. Cacciatore. We learn what she loves most about being a nurse, what her biggest challenges are, suggestions on how to stay healthy and more! Thank you to our friends at the ReesSpecht Life Foundation for their support of the Davison Chat Show. Date Added: 12/16/2022 @mediaonlyscreenand (max-width:639px) { iframe.webmade{ width:300px;height:168px; } } @mediaonlyscreenand (min-width:640px) { iframe.webmade{ width:640px;height:360px; } } http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164550 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164550 DAV Toy Drive Davison Ambassadors have teamed up with the ReesSpecht Life Foundation for this year's DAV Toy Drive! Reesspecht Life is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting kindness by making a difference in the lives of others. Our students are so happy to be helping those less fortunate and if you'd like to lend a hand, the school is accepting toy donations through 12/23. See flyer for more info. Date Added: 12/16/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164561 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164561 Holiday Travels Our kindergartners are stamping their imaginary passports as they travel around the world visiting different countries during this holiday season! Students are learning about different holidays celebrated in faraway places to appreciate different cultures. So far, they have traveled to Germany, Sweden and France. Date Added: 12/15/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164513 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:00:00 GMT false164513 Video Production Class on Location Mr. Coonan’s Video Production class went on location at Davison and Downing as they prepare a special video tribute to be shown during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 12th in the HTH Auditorium. All are invited to the MLK Jr. Celebration which will feature this video, as well as lots of other presentations, music and tributes in the spirit of Dr. King. Get more info here: http://www.malverneschools.org/news/article.aspx?id=164179 Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 12/15/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164520 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164520 Winter Math Students in Mrs. Pawlowski’s first grade class cozied up to some Winter math as they worked in team to subtract math facts using ten frame. Date Added: 12/15/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164495 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164495 3rd Graders Learn About Plays Third graders at Davison Avenue went to see the play titled, Jack Front, at the Bellmore Movies and Showplace. After completing an E.L.A. unit about plays, the 3rd graders were able to witness the elements of a play come to life. This was the first time in two years that the entire third grade was able to be together for a trip! Date Added: 12/13/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164429 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164429 Theatrical Fun Students in Mrs. Janosel's and Mrs. Paolillo's Kindergarten class learned about theatre and acted out a scene from the holiday season. Here are two of our students pretending to have a hot cocoa stand! Date Added: 12/13/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164430 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164430 Volleyball Players Honored The district congratulates our student athletes who were honored for their outstanding 2022 season by the Nassau County Volleyball Coaches Association at their annual awards dinner at Crest Hollow Country Club: Xiang Chin (All-County) Kristina Gray (All-Conference) Sarah Boubert (All-Conference) Samantha Frey (Scholar-Athlete) Date Added: 12/13/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164445 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164445 PTA Teacher of the Year Maurice W. Downing PTA has chosen and awarded this year's Teacher of the Year to Mrs. Pawlowski. Mrs. Pawlowski currently teaches first grade at MWD and will be honored with the award in March during the PTA's annual Downing Night Out Fundraiser. Photo: Maurice W. Downing PTA Co-Presidents Kathleen Pronesti and Katie Poy with Mrs. Katie Pawlowski. Date Added: 12/13/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164450 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164450 Countdown to Christmas Students in Ms. Tumminello's 2nd grade class are helping Santa fill in his beard as the Countdown to Christmas is on! Date Added: 12/13/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164451 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164451 HTH Morning Show Broadcast Check out Episode #3 of the HTH Morning Show, featuring school news, quote of the day, plus a deep dive into the most popular Christmas song in history. Anchors: Mikaela Adycki and Hunter Tobin Features: Demi Henry, Makaela Brennan and Jalen Blue. Weather: Jolie Romero Tech crew: Morgan Daley, Jade Ackies, Jalen Blue, Tommy Brown, Jacob Sandoval and Dana Sobers Date Added: 12/12/2022 @mediaonlyscreenand (max-width:639px) { iframe.webmade{ width:300px;height:168px; } } @mediaonlyscreenand (min-width:640px) { iframe.webmade{ width:640px;height:360px; } } http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164389 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164389 Snowflakes and Gingerbread Our students at Downing celebrated the season by learning how to roll out gingerbread dough and having a science lesson on snowflakes! Date Added: 12/12/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164390 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164390 Crazy for Crayfish The 4th grade classrooms at Davison have turned into marine biology labs for the crayfish unit. Our scholars are learning about the anatomy, habitat, and adaptations of the species while exploring the importance of humane approaches to science research involving living creatures. We are also learning how to handle the little creatures safely without getting pinched! Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 12/12/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164411 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164411 Outstanding Phys Ed Award The district congratulates high school seniors Jamila Smith and Matthew Merkel for being named Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year award by the Nassau Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD). Jamila and Matthew were presented the awards at a ceremony at Crest Hollow County Club on Dec. 5. This recognition is awarded annually to students who demonstrate leadership skills, responsible personal and social behavior and exceptional achievements in Physical Education programs. NYS AHPERD is an association committed to providing leadership and quality services to health, physical education, recreation, and dance professionals and future professionals. Date Added: 12/7/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164271 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164271 New Marching Band Uniforms The Pride of Malverne is all smiles as they debut their brand new look with their amazing new uniforms! Thank you to the Malverne BOE and everyone who worked hard to make this happen. We are so excited to march into the future and continue be #Unstoppable! Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 12/6/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164237 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164237 T.E.A.M. Time The Malverne School District and Lynbrook Police are teaming up to connect with Davison Avenue Intermediate School fifth graders. Our coaches, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Gilhuley and Police Officer Meyer, share their lacrosse skills and insight and give students access to positive adult role models through a shared venue. The coaches are using lacrosse as a vehicle to help enhance academic success among the students. The program is designed to keep students engaged in pro-social behavior throughout the year. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 12/5/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164190 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164190 Marching into the Holidays The Pride of Malverne Marching Band shines with UNSTOPPABLE holiday spirit and shows off their new uniforms at the annual Malverne Tree Lighting! Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 12/5/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164191 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164191 Save The Date Malverne Union Free School District is proud to honor the spirit and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at our annual celebration, January 12th at 7pm at the Howard T. Herber Middle School Auditorium. Featuring musical performances and tributes by Malverne students and an Invocation by Reverend Eddie Corbett. Humanitarian Award Recipients: Dr. Vincent Romano - MHS Principal Coach Tyrell Wilson – Community Member & MHS Class of 2000 The community is welcome to attend. Date Added: 12/2/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164179 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164179 Career Day Thanks to all the professionals who volunteered their time to introduce our students to an amazing variety of career opportunities. Malverne High School Career Day featured presentations from over 40 professions, including medical, financial, law enforcement, health and wellness, fashion, education, construction, military and much more! The students listened, asked great questions and got invaluable insight that will help guide them in the future. Special thanks to our #Unstoppable counseling team for putting it all together. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 12/1/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164145 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164145 Kindergartners Go Bowling Our kindergartners took a break from the classroom and went for a walking trip to San-Dee Lanes Bowling, a Malverne institution! Not only was this a fun activity, but it also helped us learn more about our science unit on forces and motion. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 11/30/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164086 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164086 P.E.A.K. All-County Festival Congratulations to our students who were selected for 2022 P.E.A.K. (Parents, Educators and Kids) 4th grade All-County Festival. Kameron Blackmore, Elany Cales and Raechelle Graham, along with Mrs. Burgner, went to Freeport HS where they participated in musical workshops and performed a concert onstage at the end of the day! Date Added: 11/28/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164002 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMT false164002 Thanksgiving Balloon Parade Downing students marched into the Thanksgiving break with a festive Balloon Parade! Students lined the halls and applauded as the parade weaved its way through the school, followed by a very special holiday guest, and out to the playground where the parents were waiting to join the fun. Click here to view photos Date Added: 11/28/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164003 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164003 Explorer of the Month Prior to the Thanksgiving break, Davison students joined together for a fun and festive assembly to honor our Explorers of the Month and celebrate Native American History Month. Our special guest showed us beautiful Native American musical instruments and explained the history behind them. He also performed beautiful music for us and asked us to close our eyes and be transported to anywhere we wanted to be. Date Added: 11/28/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=164001 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT false164001 Straw Tower Challenge As NASA was launching the Artemis 1 rocket into space, Downing students were embarking on a challenge devised by engineers at NASA to build study towers made with only straws and tape. This activity is part of NASA’s STEM educational program, which aims to encourage interest in science, technology, engineering and math by aligning with NASA missions. Kindergarten through second grade students worked together to complete their missions, which earned them a “Straw Tower Award” from NASA. Click here to view the photo slideshow. Date Added: 11/23/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=163949 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT false163949 What’s Your Elevation? Did you know that Malverne High School is situated up to 45 feet above sea level? These students do, thanks to Mr. Beck's Civil Engineering and Architecture class. These 11th and 12th graders are surveying for elevation in the parking lot and fields behind the HS and learning a bit of Long Island history and topography at the same time! This unique class is part of the Engineering Program of Project Lead The Way, an innovative approach to education that teaches students real-world skills with a focus on problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration. Date Added: 11/21/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=163850 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT false163850 HTH Morning Show Broadcast Check out Episode #2 of the HTH Morning Show, featuring school news, weekly weather outlook, plus our special teacher interview segment. Anchors: Mikaela Adycki and Hunter Tobin Teacher Interviews: Demi Henry, Makaela Brennan and Jalen Blue. Weather: Jolie Romero Tech crew: Morgan Daley, Jade Ackies, Jalen Blue, Tommy Brown, Jacob Sandoval and Dana Sobers Date Added: 11/17/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=163752 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT false163752 Marching Band Celebration The Pride of Malverne Marching Band concluded their 2022 competitive season with their annual Marching Band Dinner and Celebration on Thursday, November 10th. The event was held in the high school gymnasium and parents, friends, family, administration, and board of education members were all in attendance to help celebrate! Parents contributed their specialty dishes as a part of the “potluck” dinner, students were each recognized and called up to the podium by their instrument section and we watched a video slide show comprised of photos that encapsulated the entire season. To close out the celebration, the band performed their 2022 show, “Behind the Smile” one last time. Congrats to the entire Marching Band family…you are truly “The Pride of Malverne”! Click here to view the slideshow. Date Added: 11/16/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=161764 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT false161764 HTH Morning Show Broadcast Check out Episode #1 of the HTH Morning Show, the first broadcast since 2020! Featuring school news updates, the weekly weather report, plus an inspirationalquote and the joke of the day, all in one show. Anchors: Mikaela Adycki and Hunter Tobin Weather: Jolie Romero Inspirational quote: Demi Henry Joke: Makaela Brennan Tech crew: Morgan Daley, Jade Ackies, Jalen Blue, Tommy Brown, Jacob Sandoval and Dana Sobers Watch this space for the next episode, coming soon. Date Added: 11/16/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=161779 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT false161779 Molecule Models 8th graders in Ms. Kelly’s Living Environment class prepare for their unit on biochemistry by building models of common molecules seen in biological processes, such as glucose (simple sugar). Date Added: 11/15/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=161731 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT false161731 The Davison Chat Show #3 In this week’s episode of the Davison Chat Show, in honor of Veterans Day, Ambassadors Annabella Sanchez and Rory Murray interviewed retired Combat Veteran Phoebe Erving. Sergeant Erving served in the US Army for 21 years. She tells us about her feelings on the day she enlisted, being deployed to Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait, the difficulties of staying in touch with loved ones back at home and much more. Thank you to Mary Brennan INN Soup Kitchen for their support of the Davison Chat Show. Date Added: 11/10/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=161615 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMT false161615 Honoring Veterans Our students showed their appreciation for our Veterans by writing them letters and wearing poppies in honor of Veterans Day. Second graders learned more about Veterans Day by reading The Wall by Eve Bunting, a story about a little boy and his father visiting the Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Washington DC. Date Added: 11/10/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=161629 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT false161629 Poppy Field for Vets Our students paid tribute to our Veterans with a poppy field display and learned how the poppy became a symbol to honor and remember soldiers by reading The Poppy Lady, the true story of a schoolteacher during World War One. Date Added: 11/10/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=161614 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT false161614 November Newsletter – Now Available Date Added: 11/10/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=161533 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT false161533 National Honor Choir The district congratulates sophomore Michael Lawless on being selected as a Bass to perform with the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) National Honor Choir. Michael was among 4,000 applicants from across the country and one of only 300 invited to perform at the ACDA national conference in Cincinnati, Ohio from February 22-25, 2023. With the help of Choral Director Mr. Zagare, Michael had to learn and record a song excerpt sent by ACDA, part of his NYSSMA song, and vocal exercises. This is the second time in Malverne history that a student has been honored with this distinction. Date Added: 11/7/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=160442 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT false160442 In Case You Missed It Halloween gives us the opportunity to be colorful and creative and most of all HAVE FUN! Let’s take a look back at how Malverne students and faculty celebrated Halloween at school. 11/4/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=160426 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT false160426 The Davison Chat Show #2 Introducing episode 2 of the Davison Chat Show, hosted by the Davison Ambassadors. Meet Assembly Member Judy Griffin, a great supporter of our school and learn about how she represents Malverne in the government, how she stay motivated and hear about her first leadership experience as a member of her elementary school student council. Thank you to our friends at Cans 4 Cancer for your support of the Davison Chat Show. Date Added: 11/3/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=160382 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT false160382 Cans 4 Cancer Congrats to our Davison community for collecting over 20,000 returnable cans and bottles, resulting in a donation of $1,520.75 to benefit Cans 4 Cancer, a Garden City-based non-profit organization that collects cans, bottles and donations to help young women battling breast cancer. Date Added: 11/3/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=160408 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT false160408 Thank You, Seniors Varsity Football program honored their seniors on Friday night at the final home game of the regular season. Mules defeated Cold Spring Harbor High School 22-13 and finished the regular season with a 5-3 record. Thank you to our seniors for all your hard work and dedication to the football program over the past four years at Malverne High School. Good luck in the playoffs! #56 – Alexander Choisi #1 – Norman Brown #27 – Nelson Crawford #2 – Farvens Ulysse #11 – Sylvain Castin #32 – Jamari Jenkins #58 – Jaylen Nebblett #5 – Armando White #6 – Jace Lespinasse #72 – Joel Onwuamaegbu #9 – Michael Williams In addition, the Varsity Cheerleading program honored their senior cheerleader and captain on Friday night at the final home game of the regular season. Thank you to Julie Rodriguez for all your hard work and dedication to the cheerleading program these past four years at Malverne High School. Date Added: 11/1/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=160277 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT false160277 Herber Thirst Project Our students are turning their used water bottles into lifesaving funds that will bring fresh water to communities in need throughout the world. Since the start of this ongoing campaign, nearly 1,000 bottles have been collected. Donations will be brought to a recycling center and the bottle refunds collected will be donated to The Thirst Project, a nonprofit organization that engages young people to help end the global water crisis. 100% of funds raised by The Thirst Project through public donations used to build freshwater wells in developing communities that need safe, clean drinking water. Students and their families can still help by bringing used recyclable water bottles to Herber and depositing them in the blue Thirst Project receptacles located around the school. Date Added: 11/1/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=160282 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT false160282 Herber Thirst Project Our students are turning their used water bottles into lifesaving funds that will bring fresh water to communities in need throughout the world. Since the start of this ongoing campaign, nearly 1,000 bottles have been collected. Donations will be brought to a recycling center and the bottle refunds collected will be donated to The Thirst Project, a nonprofit organization that engages young people to help end the global water crisis. 100% of funds raised by The Thirst Project through public donations used to build freshwater wells in developing communities that need safe, clean drinking water. Students and their families can still help by bringing used recyclable water bottles to Herber and depositing them in the blue Thirst Project receptacles located around the school. Date Added: 11/1/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=160283 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT false160283 Halloween Festivities Witches, superheroes and princesses galore, Halloween at Downing was filled with fun and more! Our students got in the Halloween spirit and spent time outside on this beautiful day playing games and picking their favorite gourds in the pumpkin patch. Date Added: 11/1/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=160286 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT false160286 Halloween Festivities Our students started Halloween day in the pumpkin patch and then took to the streets for our amazingly colorful Halloween parade! Thanks to Lynbrook Police for closing the streets and keeping us safe and to the hundreds of parents who showed up to join in the fun. Date Added: 11/1/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=160272 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT false160272 Pumpkin Carving Students got their hands slimy and celebrated their Halloween spirit with a fun and creative pumpkin carving contest. Date Added: 10/28/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=160204 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false160204 Fire Safety Month Our kindergarten students get a lesson in fire safety directly from the pros! The students took a walk to the Malverne Fire Department, got a tour of the fire trucks and learned important tips to help keep them and their families safe in the event of a fire. Date Added: 10/27/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=160160 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false160160 Red Ribbon Week Dress Up As a reminder of their commitment to “Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free”, students participated in Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days, which included the option to come to school dressed as a senior citizen or baby. Many students and teachers joined the fun to help spread the important Red Ribbon Week message about staying away from drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. Date Added: 10/27/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=160168 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false160168 Red Ribbon Week Presentation Herber students took their message of strength and self-confidence to Davison for a special Red Ribbon Week presentation. The eighth graders hosted an assembly that started with them reading a book about Making Good Choices and the consequences associated with smoking, drinking and using drugs. After the reading, the students performed a skit about peer pressure and how making bad decisions can keep you from achieving your dreams and negatively impact the rest of your life. The presentation concluded with an opportunity to ask questions of the older students, who provided advice on how to handle difficult situations and use your best judgement to make good choices. Congratulations to our student presenters Julian Bishop, Devin Ocasio, Jada Robinson-Orr and Brennan Murray for an inspiring presentation to our younger students and thank you Ms. Renna for your support and guidance. Date Added: 10/26/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=160134 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false160134 Diwali Celebration Our students learned about the Diwali, the Hindu “Festival of Lights” that lasts five days and focuses on celebrating good over evil. During Diwali, lights are used as a symbol to overcome darkness. Our students made lights, created “fireworks” and decorated mandalas, a symbol of joy, to kick off the beginning of this special holiday celebration. Date Added: 10/25/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=160101 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false160101 Celebration of the Arts! In case you missed it, Malverne’s “Celebration of the Arts!” returned last May and the incredible display was worth revisiting. The K-12 Art Exhibit featured students’ talents in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, animation and fashion. There were over 1000 works of art on display. The community came out in unprecedented numbers to support our young artists and we look forward to bringing it back again starting May 16, 2023. Date Added: 10/19/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159893 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159893 Malverne Volleyball Program Senior Night Malverne volleyball program hosted senior night on Friday, October 14th. Mules defeated Westbury HS 3-0 and improved to 10-3 on the season. Coach Nadeem honored the seniors and their families after the game. These seniors will be greatly missed, and we thank them for all their hard word and dedication to the Malverne volleyball program. Sarah Boubert Makayla Bowes Xiang Chin Amira Douglas Samantha Frey Kristina Gray Anissa McKay Ololade Olaniyan Hailey Ramsaroop Jenea Ridley Date Added: 10/18/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159866 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159866 Tennis Championships Jamila Smith competed in the Nassau County Tennis championships at Eisenhower State Park on Saturday. Jamila defeated Long Beach 10-8 to advance to the round of 16. Jamila took on the defending county champion from Friends Academy HS and lost 6-4. Date Added: 10/18/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159867 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159867 October Newsletter – Now Available Date Added: 10/18/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159868 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159868 Students Thank BOE Members During New York State School Board Recognition Week, Malverne students took the opportunity to say thank you to board members for their continued support. Since the meeting was held on a school night, students from Downing, Davison and Herber conveyed their gratitude through videos filmed especially for the occasion. A group of students from Malverne High School were at the meeting to thank the board members in person and present them with gift bags, including district-branded reusable water bottles, a nod to the district’s focus on environmental sustainability. The meeting also featured student academic achievement acknowledgements, including AP Scholars and the National African American Recognition Award, which was presented to Javier Figueroa. Date Added: 10/17/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159800 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159800 Downing Goes Pink Downing students showed their true colors as they wore pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The students also helped raise a total of $848 which was donated to the American Cancer Society for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraiser! Date Added: 10/17/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159801 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159801 Arroz y Frijoles Students were served up a special treat at the end Hispanic Heritage Month. For the past month, the students have learned so much about Latino cultures, including art, music and now food! Today they had a chance to try one of the staples: Rice and Beans. YUM! Date Added: 10/17/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159827 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159827 Library Grand Opening A new hub for literacy and learning was officially opened as District administrators, Board of Education members and elected officials joined together for the ribbon cutting of the new Malverne High School Library Media Center. Date Added: 10/13/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159744 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159744 The Davison Chat Show Introducing episode 1 of the Davison Chat Show, hosted by the Davison Ambassadors. Meet Ms. Copp, the new school psychologist, learn breathing techniques to help when you’re feeling nervous and much more! Date Added: 10/12/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159727 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159727 Students Recognize Board of Ed During School Board Recognition Week, our students showed their appreciation to school board members for their commitment to the Downing family. Thank you to Mrs. Daly and Mrs. Piccola for putting it together and to all our classes for participating. Date Added: 10/12/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159736 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159736 Phys Ed Cooperative Games Herber students practice problem-solving and learn the importance of teamwork during Cooperative Games exercises in Mrs. Gress’ Phys Ed class. Date Added: 10/11/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159715 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159715 Honoring Hispanic Heritage Downing students are honoring Hispanic Heritage Month by learning all about Mexican folklore art, including Mexican painter Frida Kahlo who was famous for her portraits. Kindergartnersgot creative as they colored their own portraits of the legendary artist. Date Added: 10/7/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159628 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159628 New Video Production Class Herber students are getting the opportunity to experience all aspects of video production in the school’s first Video Production class. Under the guidance of Mr. Coonan, students are learning to record digital video and audio and use video editing software. Date Added: 10/6/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159601 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159601 Students Honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month On Friday, September 30th, Downing students and teachers wore yellow and showed their generous spirit as they raised funds and awareness to help in the fight against childhood cancer. $364.50 was raised to benefit the Mary Ruchalski Foundation, a Rockville Centre charity that supports pediatric cancer research. Date Added: 10/5/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159576 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159576 Student Joins All-National Choir The district congratulates high school senior Oluwaseyifunmi “Seyi” Adeniyi on being selected by the New York State School Music Association to join the All-National Choir. Seyi is one of 55 musicians from New York State selected for this honor and the first ever from Malverne! 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The student ambassadors are encouraging other students and their families and members of the school community to bring clean bottles and cans to school throughout October for the fundraiser. All donations from the “Pink Cans 4 Cancer” collection will be donated to Cans 4 Cancer, a Garden City-based 501(C)3 non-profit organization that collects cans, bottles and donations to help young women battling breast cancer. Date Added: 10/3/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159514 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159514 Applauding Our AP Scholars The district congratulates its high school students who have earned the distinction of Advanced Placement Scholars. These students were recognized for their successful performance on the 2022 AP exams. With 13 students earning the AP Capstone Diploma, 26 students earned the distinction of AP Scholar, 7 students earned the distinction of AP Scholar with Honor, 22 students earned the distinction of AP Scholar with Distinction, 7 students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, and three students earned the title of National AP Scholar. The district applauds all students on their wonderful accomplishment. National AP Scholars Raymond J. Cecere; Geoffrey C. Enwere; and Shane P. Hanley. AP Seminar and Research Certificate Gerard Bernabe; Ganesh A. Bipat; Michael Brancato; Jailyn M. Green; Zain U. Khan; Aaron C. Morgan; and Jonathan E. Singh. AP Capstone Diploma: Timothy Bernabe; Madison E. Cange; Raymond J. Cecere; Hanai Guaman; Aimee N. Jedynak; Emma I. Keller; Molly R. Matthaei; Brian P. McAleese; Matthew W. McKeon; Sabrina D. Ramharakh; Jamila Smith; Lorelai R. Thrasher; and Cyrus P. Villanueva. AP Scholars with Distinction Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams. Timothy Bernabe; Carly R. Bottitta; Austin J. Cange; Elizabeth Cardenas; Raymond J. Cecere; Annika N. Duhaney; Geoffrey C. Enwere; Kayla N. George; Hanai Guaman; Shane P. Hanley; Emma I. Keller; James F. Kenny; Jared F. Lugo; Edgar D. Medina Ramirez; Justin G. Obiol; Sabrina D. Ramharakh; Raveena Ramnauth; Jamila Smith; Kareena I. Sukhnanan; Lorelai R. Thrasher; Jessika T. Wheeler; and Olivia Young. AP Scholars with Honor Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Ganesh A. Bipat; Michael Brancato; Carlos G. Figueroa; Tamara Goonetilleke; Kylie G. Hilaire; Molly R. Matthaei; and Cyrus P. Villanueva. AP Scholars Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. David R. Atiencia; Martin D. Barron; Gerard Bernabe; Madison E. Cange; Kendra L. Chinchilla; Kevin G. Crooks; Michael A. DaCosta; Leslie N. Figueroa; Bijou A. Francois; Jailyn M. Green; Raya Harrison; Aimee N. Jedynak; Cynthia A. Kartick; Zain U. Khan; Brian P. McAleese; Naiya A. McKenzie; Matthew W. McKeon; Aaron C. Morgan; Alex S. Pardo; Ariel E. Singh; Jonathan E. Singh; Jabari X. Spence; Farvens Ulysse; Jerico Allen Villanueva; Omari R. Vilme; and Stephen J. Wyss. Date Added: 9/9/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=157020 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false157020 Open House Information – October 13 Date Added: 10/3/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=159516 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:00:00 GMT false159516 Homecoming Malverne High School hosted its annual Homecoming Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 24. The entire community gathered for the parade, game and many festivities. View the slideshow of photos down below! Added 9/26/22 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=157432 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT false157432 Banned Books Week Students visiting the library learned that some of their favorite books were at risk of being banned, including classics by Toni Morrison, E.B. White, George Orwell and even Dr. Seuss. The school is highlighting Banned Books Week and drawing attention to classics and new literature that is being challenged and often removed from schools, libraries and bookstores across the country. Banned Books Week is an annual event sponsored by the American Library Association that celebrates the freedom to seek and to express ideas and draws national attention to the harms of censorship. Date Added: 9/22/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=157366 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT false157366 Join Us – Saturday, Sept. 24 Date Added: 9/21/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=157336 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT false157336 Please Join Us http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=157025 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:00:00 GMT false157025 Tenured Faculty The district awarded tenure and recognized the outstanding achievements of six members of the faculty at the September 13th meeting of the Board of Education. Congratulations to the following staff: Rebecca Gottesman (Director of Guidance), Alexa Schwartz (Elementary), Jessica Parsell (Elementary), Richard Mirabito (Social Studies), Derek Gerardi (Science) and Lauren Deruvo (Speech). Congratulations to each of these exceptional educators and thank you for your dedication and commitment to the success and well-being of our students. Date Added: 9/14/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=157175 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT false157175 Welcome New Teachers! The district is excited to welcome 14 new staff members to the Malverne family! The teachers were introduced in August as part of the district’s annual new teacher orientation, which includes guidance on district practices, initiatives, curriculum overview and expectations through a series of workshops. They also met with administrators and directors, including Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna Lewis. Malverne’s new staff members include Samantha Albano (Elementary Reading), Jacinta Bowman (HS Library Science), Christine Brown (Elementary), Rebecca Campbell (Middle School Math), Jamie Fung Desrosiers (Elementary), Michelle Mangine (World Language), Dominique Raccuglia (HS Social Studies), Kate Remy (Elementary), Stephanie Rosvoglou (HS English Language Arts), Samantha Storobinsky (Elementary), Teinna Thackurdeen (Elementary LR), Ariyelle Twiggs (Middle School Reading), Alexa Weissman (Elementary) and Amanda Witowski (Elementary). Date Added: 9/13/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=157128 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT false157128 Pre-K Registration Information Date Added: 9/12/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=157079 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT false157079 Welcome Back! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=157024 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:00:00 GMT false157024 Welcome Back, Davison! Students and staff were all smiles as they began the 2022-2023 school year. Date Added: 9/8/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=157018 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT false157018 Welcome Back! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=157028 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT false157028 Welcome Back! Students and staff were all smiles as they began the 2022-2023 school year. Date Added: 9/6/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=156970 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT false156970 Welcome Back To School! Date Added: 9/6/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=156924 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT false156924 Malverne High School Student Participates in 2022 Junior Olympics Lucas Lu is a rising sophomore at Malverne High School who participated in the 2022 Junior Olympics in San Jose, California this July. Lucas was a member of the 14U water polo team. Lucas participates in soccer and lacrosse at Malverne High School. Date Added: 8/26/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=156755 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT false156755 Summer Theatre Presents: Sister Act A free performance on August 12 at 8:00 PM. Click here for more information. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=156470 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT false156470 Seal of Biliteracy Distinction The district is proud to announce that 11 student candidates were presented with the New York State Seal of Biliteracy. These students earned this distinction by acquiring enough credits in one or more languages. Through the efforts of district Chair of Foreign Language and ENL Yvonne Daza and department staff, these students were prepared to earn college credit in a world language and met a series of rigorous demands in all four language modalities. This includes speaking/listening, reading and writing, both in English, as well as Spanish or Italian. Congratulations to the following students who earned this distinction (pictured, L-R): Omari Vilme – Spanish; Santiago Ruiz – Spanish; Dahianara Rijo Pache – Spanish; Alexander Pardo – Spanish; Selvin Veles – Spanish; David Atiencia – Spanish; Kendra Chinchilla – Italian; Carlos Figueroa – Italian; Martin Barron – Italian; Joshua Ventura – Italian; and Naiya McKenzie – Spanish. Date Added: 7/7/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=156121 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT false156121 MWD Raises $8,000 For Charity Members of the Student Council at MWD Primary have raised $8,080 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro. Throughout the last several months, the students participated in a variety of fundraising activities to support their efforts. In June, the students hosted a cornhole tournament; in May, they held a coin challenge; in April, they participated in a canvas painting art class; and in February, they turned crayons into heart molds and sold them to raise money. Club advisers Jenn Eisenberg and Katie Smyth said they teach students the importance of getting involved in their community to help others. Through the club, the students also learn that one person can make a big difference by little acts of kindness. Club representatives presented the check for $8,080 to Matthew Campo, CEO of Ronald McDonald Charities New York Metro on June 16. The entire student council would like to thank their teachers, staff, families, and classmates for supporting their fundraising efforts this year. Date Added: 7/5/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=155867 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT false155867 Summer Newsletter – Now Available Date Added: 7/5/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=156097 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:00:00 GMT false156097 Pre-Prom Photos Date Added: 6/28/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=155996 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT false155996 Congratulations Class of 2022! Congratulations Graduates and Academic Leaders of the Class of 2022. The district wishes you the very best in all of your future endeavors. Added On: 6/25/22 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=155941 Sat, 25 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT false155941 Our HTH Graduates Congratulations to our eighth-grade students moving-up to Malverne High School this fall! Date Added: 6/24/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=155866 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT false155866 Our Davison Graduates Congratulations to our fifth-grade students moving-up to HTH Middle School this fall! Date Added: 6/23/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=152834 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT false152834 Our MWD Graduates Congratulations to all of our second grade students who are moving-up to Davison Avenue this fall! Date Added: 6/22/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=152832 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT false152832 Ambassadors Announced We are so thrilled to announce our 2022-2023 Davison Avenue Ambassadors! We cannot wait for all the fun and exciting things that the new school year will bring for these exemplary students! Date Added: 6/21/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=155735 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT false155735 Juneteenth Jubilee The district celebrated its community and culture with a Juneteenth Jubilee on Friday, June 17 with a full afternoon festival on the high school field. The Jubilee kicked off with a parade starting in front of St. Paul AME Church, followed by festivities at the high school field that included live performances from various members of the school community, local vendors, and food trucks. In addition, there were representatives from all of the Pan Hellenic Council, representing all African American fraternities and sororities. The beautiful weather offered an added opportunity for hundreds of attendees to sit on the lawn for hours and enjoy the entertainment. Please click for a slideshow of just some of the highlights the afternoon offered. Date Added: 6/21/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=155739 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT false155739 Message from the Superintendent - June 17, 2022 Date Added: 6/17/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=152837 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:00:00 GMT false152837 Retirees Honored Five longtime teachers were honored at the Board of Education’s June 14 meeting for their years of service. Teachers Ms. Janis Romanoff, Mr. Michael Bralla, Ms. Lisa Bell-Matthews, Ms. Theresa Patton and Mrs. Stella Crawford will retire at the end of the school year. Ms. Romanoff is a reading specialist at Davison Avenue Intermediate School who has worked in the district for 22 years. “Literacy runs through her veins,” said Davison Avenue Principal Ms. Rachel Gross. “She knows just what every student needs and is always ready to support every teacher.” Mr. Bralla is the school psychologist at Davison Avenue and has worked in the district for 30 years. “He is a household name in the district and he has a gentle way of dealing with some of the toughest situations,” Ms. Gross said. “He will drop anything to help anyone, including me.” A mathematics teacher at Howard T. Herber Middle School, Ms. Bell-Matthews has worked in the district for 37 years. “I’ve had the honor of working with Lisa since I started my career in Malverne,” said Howard T. Herber Principal Mr. Daniel Nehlsen. “Lisa has been a role model to me and many other teachers. Lisa is and always will be a pillar in our school.” Maurice W. Downing Primary School teacher Mrs. Crawford is celebrating 23 years in the district. “She’s a district resident who is active in the community in making our town a better place, and we want to thank her for all that she’s done,” said Downing Principal Mr. Ed Tallon. Mr. Tallon also honored Downing teacher Ms. Patton, who has spent 34 years in the district. “Ms. Patton is one of the founders of our inclusion program back in the day at Downing, head of our Sunshine Committee, and she’s full of dedication, passion and energy,” Mr. Tallon said. The district congratulates all of this year’s retirees and wishes them the best of luck in their future endeavors. Date Added: 6/17/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=152833 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT false152833 Excellence in Art Fifteen students across the district were featured in this year’s Art Supervisors Association All-County Virtual Art Exhibit. Congratulations to: Augustine Asencio, James Carvino, Samarra Charles, Nirvana Cole, Aidan Crowley, Gracelynn Gray, Keondre Greene, Kazuri Harris, Kylie Hilaire, Luke Major, Naiya McKenzie, Alexander Pardo, Jenea Ridley, Hannah Ring and Julie Rodriguez. Their artwork can be viewed through this link: https://www.artsupervisorsassociation.org/asa-virtual-exhibit1.html Date Added: 6/14/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=152501 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT false152501 Scholarship Recipients Malverne High School seniors Kayla George and Kareena Sukhnanan were recipients of the ERASE Racism Scholarship. Honored at ERASE Racism’s Special Benefit held on June 8 at the Garden City Hotel, the event featured a tribute to President and Founder Elaine Gross. Fellow Malverne student Oluwaseyifunmi Adeniyi was also chosen to have her vocal talents highlighted as she sang the National Anthem. Kayla and Kareena were two of four recipients of a $500 scholarship. Date Added: 6/14/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=152587 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT false152587 You Are Invited: Juneteenth Jubilee The district will celebrate its community and culture with a Juneteenth Jubilee on June 17. The Jubilee will kick off with a parade starting in front of St. Paul AME Church, followed by festivities at the high school field that will include live performances from various members of the school community, local vendors, and food trucks. In addition, there will be representation from all members of the Pan Hellenic Council, representing all African American fraternities and sororities. The parade will begin at 3:15 p.m. and the field activities at 3:30 p.m. Additional information can be found with the attached flyer. We hope you can join us! Date Added: 6/10/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=152504 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT false152504 Lacrosse Awards Nassau County Girls Lacrosse Coaches Association honored Sarah Boubert (All-Conference) Aliyah Reshard (Unsung Hero) and Kayla Achaibar (Scholar-Athlete) with their awards this week at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Congratulations to the student-athletes and Coach Capece. Date Added: 6/9/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=152502 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT false152502 Track Stars Congratulations to our track and field student-athletes that qualified for the New York State Track and Field Championships this Friday and Saturday at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. * Destin McPherson in the 100 meters * Destin McPherson, Branden McLaughlin, Armando White, Sylvain Castin, and Isaiah Jolly in the 4x100 relay. * Ololade Olaniyan, Kiyana Smith, Karen Sanon, Marissa Haye, and Jordan Fevrier-Babb in the 4x100 relay. Best of luck to all the athletes and coaches and bring home a State Championship. Go Mules! Date Added: 6/6/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=152356 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT false152356 Virtual College Tour Malverne High School students and their families were treated to an educational presentation on historically Black colleges and universities by the HBCU Parent Academy, held at the library on May 25. During the event, attendees heard from Eddie Gripper, who shared valuable HBCU history, provided insight about notable HBCU alumni and helped students explore Hampton University through a virtual tour. The event was organized by school counselor Nicole Beauford. Special thanks to Eddie Gripper, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and ETL Education Foundation for partnering with Malverne High School. Date Added: 6/2/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=152241 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:00:00 GMT false152241 Letter from the Superintendent - May 25, 2022 May 24, 2022 Dear Malverne Community, In my service as Superintendent of Schools, I have served during the time of the Sandy Hook tragedy and again mourned with the news of the Parkland tragedy. Each time I hear of a senseless loss of life due to gun violence, my heart bleeds. I now am writing what I hope will be my last letter on this topic as I share my grief regarding the news of the mass shooting that took place in Texas earlier today, claiming the precious lives of 18 children and one teacher. As a parent and educator, it is incomprehensible that a tragedy of this magnitude has happened once again within a school – one of the very places that our children should feel their safest. On behalf of our entire district, we offer our condolences to the families of Robb Elementary School and offer our support to the entire community of Uvalde during this time. We understand that many within our school community – especially our younger students – may have a difficult time processing what has happened as they may see media reports or hear about the tragedy. As always, our teachers and counseling staff are here for our students. We will support them in whatever way they need, taking the time to listen and offering the social and emotional care that they need at this time. Please be assured that your children are our priority during this tragic time. If they are having difficulty, please let your child’s teacher, or building principal know. Over the past years, our district has implemented several security protocols in an effort to provide a safe environment for our students and staff. All our campuses are closed, with one way access to visitors, and staffed by a security team. We have surveillance cameras which blanket all of our campuses, inside and out. Visitor protocols include screening prior to entry. We appreciate your continued cooperation and patience with these procedures. Furthermore, we have reinforced with our staff the need to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior immediately. I ask for your continued partnership in this effort. We send our condolences to the families who will no longer have the pleasure of seeing their precious children live out their full potential. We hug our children a little tighter tomorrow, and pledge to do more to eradicate these senseless acts of violence in our schools. Sincerely, Dr. Lorna R. Lewis Superintendent Date Added: 5/26/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=152035 Thu, 26 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false152035 Select Choir Lead in Competition The district is proud to announce that 31 Malverne High School Select Choir students took first place in their division in the Music in the Parks Competition held on May 21. The competition took place in Williamsburg, VA, at Busch Gardens. The choir earned first place in their division after receiving a rating of Superior from two college adjudicators. Along with this honor, they were also selected as the top honor in the festival: first-place overall high school choir. The district congratulates its students, along with Director Ken Zagare, Accompanist Rachel Trevor and chaperone JoAnn Cardona. View video below to witness the choir’s award-winning performance. Date Added: 5/24/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151932 Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT false151932 Nassau County Champions The Girls 4x100 Relay Team won the 2022 Nassau County Championship at Cold Spring Harbor High School on May 23. Congratulations to Jordyn Fevrier-Babb, Ololade Olaniyan, Kiyana Smith and Marissa Haye. Date Added: 5/24/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151954 Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT false151954 Alphabet Countdown MWD kindergarten students kicked off the Alphabet Countdown on May 17, leading up to the last day of school. Every day, the classes will be revisiting a letter in the alphabet and celebrating all things pertaining to that letter. Date Added: 5/24/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151918 Tue, 24 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151918 ABC Countdown to Summer Davison Avenue officially kicked off the ABC Countdown to Summer! The first three days were filled with fun, laughter, competition and teamwork. The countdown was kicked off with A for Animal, where the students were allowed to bring in their favorite stuffed animal. Following that was B for Bubbles Day, where students had a blast blowing bubbles on the blacktop. In addition, the students celebrated C for Compete n’ Cheer, where they competed in all different types of games for Field Day. Date Added: 5/24/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151919 Tue, 24 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151919 Talent Show Davison Avenue PTA hosted a talent show at the High School’s Performing Arts Center. Students, teachers and parents showcased their talents and dazzled the packed house. Date Added: 5/20/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151819 Fri, 20 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151819 Counting by Tens MWD students in Ms. Danielle Ballard’s kindergarten class cut a drawing into a 10-piece puzzle as a way to learn how to count by tens. During the activity, students counted to 100 while putting the 10 pieces back together to reveal their puzzle drawing. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151781 Thu, 19 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151781 Thank You/Gracias Yes-394, No-145 Prop #2: Yes -394, No-116. Congratulations Laura! Date Added: 5/17/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151652 Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT false151652 Field Day Team Reveal Shouts of delight and excitement were heard throughout the halls of Davison Avenue Elementary School as students officially discovered their assigned teams for the school’s upcoming Field Day on May 20. Each class learned of their teams by popping a balloon that revealed either blue or orange confetti. Date Added: 5/17/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151633 Tue, 17 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151633 Budget Vote/Voto Presupuestario Click here to view the Budget Information page Date Added: 5/17/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151341 Tue, 17 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151341 Alumni Reunite for Reunion The Malverne Union Free School District welcomed back Malverne High School alumni from the classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972, as they celebrated their 50-year reunion. Alumni gathered in the Malverne High School Performing Arts Center and reminisced about their time as a Mule. They also shared stories with current students of their journeys since they graduated from the high school. Date Added: 5/16/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151549 Mon, 16 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151549 Cocoa House Party Poetry Slam Malverne students joined together to celebrate the month of April as National Poetry Month. Several activities took place throughout the month, including the high school’s Cocoa House Party Poetry Slam. During this event, current students and Malverne alumni gathered in the high school library and displayed their creativity by presenting their poetry to all those in attendance. Date Added: 5/13/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151489 Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151489 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Honored The high school’s Class of 2022 valedictorian Shane Hanley and salutatorian Raveena Ramnauth were officially recognized by the district’s board of education and administration during the March board of education meeting. Shane achieved a 104.02 GPA and earned an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors, Mastery in Mathematics and Science and AP Capstone Diploma. He received several accolades, including being named an AP Scholar with Distinction, receiving the Rensselaer Medal, being inducted into National Honor Society and High Honor Roll. He also completed 12 AP courses and several additional dual-enrollment college credit courses including the prestigious Project Lead The Way STREAM pathway. Shane was a member of many organizations and clubs, including the Book Club, First Robotics, Foreign Language Club, Model UN, Pride of Malverne Marching Band (section leader), Select Choir, VEX Robotics (vice president) and Winter Guard. He also participated in the school musicals. His work and volunteer experience includes being a camp counselor for Maurice W. Downing School’s Camp Curiosity, facilitator of schoolwide fundraisers and events, College Day Ambassador, and peer leader for the New Student Orientation and Malverne High School Open House, and more. Shane plans to attend Binghamton University in the fall to major in biochemical engineering. Raveena will be graduating with a 103.699 GPA and an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors, Mastery in Mathematics and Science and AP Capstone Diploma. She completed 12 AP courses and received many accolades, including being named an AP Scholar with Distinction, a Scholar Athlete and more. She has received American Chemical Society Recognition for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement in High School Chemistry. Raveena was also Student Government class president, First Robotics Club president, VEX Robotics Club president, Foreign Language Club secretary, Book Club secretary and captain of the girls varsity tennis and girls junior varsity soccer teams. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, Model UN, Scholars Club, Girls Club and Marching Band and participated in school musicals. With a passion for helping others, Raveena also volunteers as a peer leader for Student Leaders, peer tutor for the National Honor Society and is part of the school’s Athletes Assisting Athletes program. Her work experience includes being a camp counselor for Maurice W. Downing School’s Camp Curiosity and a crew member at McDonald’s. Raveena will be attending St. John’s University in the fall and will major in pharmacy. Date Added: 5/11/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151428 Wed, 11 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151428 Top 20 Academic Leaders The district’s Board of Education and Administration were honored to celebrate the Class of 2022 Top 20 academic leaders during the May board of education meeting. Director of School Counseling, K-12, Rebecca Gottesman acknowledged each student by calling them to the front of the high school’s Performing Arts Center, where they received a special plaque for their achievement. The district applauds these students for their hard work and dedication throughout their journey at Malverne and wishes them best of luck in their future endeavors. Date Added: 5/11/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151430 Wed, 11 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151430 Budget Vote/Voto Presupuestario Click here to view the Budget Information page Date Added: 5/10/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151340 Tue, 10 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT false151340 Cinco de Mayo Celebration! MWD students enjoyed learning about Cinco de Mayo. For the festivities, they wrote steps on how to build their own taco and finished up the assignment with a nacho treat. Date Added: 5/10/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151342 Tue, 10 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151342 Students Promise to Help Earth Ms. Emily Valentino's kindergarten class at Maurice W. Downing School celebrated Earth Day by making a handprint promise to help the Earth. Date Added: 5/10/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151343 Tue, 10 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151343 Class of 2022 Decision Day High School students of the Class of 2022 were all smiles on May 6 for Decision Day as they announced which colleges/universities they will be attending in the fall. Malverne students committed to several esteemed institutions such as Adelphi University, Binghamton University, Boston University, Cornell University, Duke University, George Washington University, Hofstra University, Pace University, Stony Brook University, St. John’s University and more. In addition to colleges/universities, several students intend to pursue a vocational/trade and are finalizing plans for those rigorous, hands-on training or two-year college programs. Some students are also enrolling in a branch of the military or stepping into some form of employment. 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Downing School’s first graders in Mrs. Katie Smyth's and Mrs. Bridget Jelovcic's classes embraced the Cinco de Mayo festivities. Students learned about the annual holiday and celebrated it by making sombreros and enjoying some tortillas and salsa. Date Added: 5/6/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151235 Fri, 06 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151235 Best Community for Music Education The district has been named Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for 2022. This is the ninth consecutive year the district has achieved this title. Malverne is one of 738 districts across the nation to receive this honor, which recognizes the outstanding efforts of teachers, parents, administrators and community members to ensure all students are offered exceptional music education in their curriculum. The NAMM Foundation evaluates schools and districts based on their funding, highly qualified music teachers, commitment to high music standards, community support, and participation and access to music instruction. Date Added: 5/4/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151131 Thu, 05 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151131 District Hosts Valedictorian, Salutatorian Breakfast The district held a special breakfast recognizing seniors Shane Hanley as valedictorian and Raveena Ramnauth as salutatorian for the Class of 2022. Both Shane and Raveena, along with their parents, sat down with district and Senior High School administrators and discussed their future aspirations. Shane achieved a 104.02 GPA and will be graduating with an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors, Mastery in Mathematics and Science and AP Capstone Diploma. He plans to attend Binghamton University in the fall to major in biochemical engineering. Raveena will be graduating with a 103.699 GPA and an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors, Mastery in Mathematics and Science and AP Capstone Diploma. She also plans to attend Binghamton University in the fall to major in pharmacy. Date Added: 5/3/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=151082 Tue, 03 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT false151082 Holocaust Day of Remembrance The Senior High School joined forces with the Malverne Jewish Center as a way to assist them in a learning experience for their followers and for district students. Members from the Center were welcomed to the school and worked with students to discuss words that hurt, words that heal and words that hope. The program was recorded and will be edited by the students to be a part of the Malverne Jewish Center’s Holocaust Day of Remembrance. Date Added: 4/29/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=150967 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT false150967 Spring Break Countdown Davison Avenue had a blast counting down to spring break. Students wore sunglasses, funky hats, flowers, and blue and orange to represent Malverne. We always know how to make learning fun here at Davison! Date Added: 4/27/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=150900 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT false150900 Painting Shapes MWD first grade students in Mrs. Katie Pawlowski’s class were inspired by Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup art during their 3D shapes unit. Students enjoyed using watercolor paints to add their creative flair. Date Added: 4/25/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=150782 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT false150782 Now Available - Budget 2022 Newsletter/Presupuesto 2022 Date Added: 4/25/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=150770 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT false150770 Autism Awareness Ms. Martine Laventure of Davison School presented and did a workshop in each classroom defining Autism and Neurodiversity. She spoke about acceptance of others differences and did an activity celebrating everyone’s uniqueness. The activity is beautifully displayed in the school’s hallway for all to see. Date Added: 4/22/22 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=150759 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT false150759 Students Look To Future For Career Day The high school hosted its Career Day as a way to prepare students in all grade levels for the variety of opportunities that await them after high school. Representatives from different occupations had tables stationed throughout the gymnasium and also provided presentations to students within classrooms. Professional participants represented a variety of careers including United States Armed Forces, law enforcement, correctional officer, drone pilot, airplane pilot, trade workers, MTA worker, nurse, artist, author, marketing and entertainment and etc. Students were also prepped on skills needed when pursuing a career, including compiling a resume and ways to execute a successful interview. Date Added: 4/19/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=150693 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT false150693 First Grader Enters Art Contest for the Blind Maurice W. Downing School is proud to announce that student Giselle Thomas is entering the American Printing House for the Blind 2022 InSights Art Contest. Currently a first grader in Ms. Nicole Pellegrino's class, Giselle’s artwork titled, “The Beach in Jamaica,” will be sent to APH in Kentucky for judging in her age category. She will list her artwork for a price of $20 and visitors to the exhibit have the option to purchase it. The district applauds Giselle on this wonderful achievement. Date Added: 4/15/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=150604 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT false150604 Birdhouse Creations MWD students in Mrs. Bridget Jelovcic's class learned about birds building nests. They then painted their own birdhouses and hung them outside to welcome the spring season. Date Added: 4/13/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=150566 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT false150566 Two-Dimensional Shapes Students at Maurice W. Downing learned about two-dimensional shapes. Since every Friday is pizza day, students got crafty and created their own pizza pie. Date Added: 4/7/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=150345 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT false150345 Students Place High in Contest Two students from the high school received high honors during this year’s in the annual Photography Federation of Long Island Youth Showcase Photo Contest. Jade Crawford placed first in the Architecture Category and Xiang Chin placed third in the People or Animals Category. The students will receive an award certificate and ribbon for their amazing work at the annual Youth Showcase Awards ceremony in May. Jade will also receive $50 cash for her first place win. Their work will go on to be considered in the national-level PSA Youth Showcase. The district applauds Jade and Xiang on this wonderful accomplishment. Date Added: 4/5/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=150235 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT false150235 Girls Basketball Athletes Honored The Nassau County Girls Basketball Coaches Association honored Princia Ulysse (All-County) and Jazmyne Ackies (All-Conference) at the Marriott Hotel in Uniondale for their exceptional 2021-2022 season. The district congratulates these students on their accomplishments this year. Date Added: 3/31/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=150106 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:30:00 GMT false150106 Girls Winter Track Athletes Honored The Nassau County Winter Track and Field Coaches Association awards were held at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Malverne student athletes were honored with Coach Rickita Jennings for the 2021-2022 season. The district congratulates these students on a successful season. See names of athletes and their respective awards below. Nicea Jones – Conference Champion in 300 meters, All-County, and NYS qualifier. Ololade Olaniyan – All Conference and All-County. Marissa Haye – All-County. Karen Sanon – All Conference. Date Added: 3/31/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=150105 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT false150105 Students Engage in Italian Culture Malverne Senior High School Italian teacher Cristina Quartararo hosted an event via WebEx titled “Cookin’ with the Qster.” Italian students signed on and made homemade zeppole to kick off Carnevale 2022. Students enjoyed spending time with their friends, families and, of course, with Mrs. Quartararo while engaging in the Italian culture. La professoressa d’italiano, Cristina Quartararo ha ospitato un evento online il 4 marzo via WebEx chiamato Cookin’with the Qster. Gli studenti italiani si sono registrati e hanno fatto in casa “Zeppole” per celebrare Carnevale 2022. Gli Studenti si sono divertiti con amici e famiglia e partecipati nella cultura Italiana. Date Added: 3/30/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=150073 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT false150073 College Day Prepares Students The high school was bustling with opportunities, as students ambitiously gathered information from colleges and universities during the school’s College Day. More than 46 college admission representatives set up shop in the school’s gymnasium. Representatives included Alfred State College, Curry College, Farmingdale State College, Hofstra University, Molloy College, St. John’s University, SUNY Old Westbury, SUNY Oswego, University of Connecticut, University of New Haven and more. In addition, alumni, teachers and community members delivered panel discussions in classrooms and highlighted various topics related to financial aid, scholarships and other important preparations when attending college. Date Added: 3/30/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149990 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT false149990 New Baseball Field Opening Day The sun was shining bright over the Malverne Senior High School, as the varsity baseball team, members of the board of education, administrators, alumni, community members, and local and state officials joined together to celebrate opening day for the school’s new state-of-the-art baseball field on March 26. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, speeches and a ceremonial first pitch preceded the Mules first game of the season against West Hempstead. Adding to the celebrations, the Mules christened the newly reconstructed baseball complex with a 11-0 victory over the Rams. Also in attendance was Hempstead Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, New York State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and Malverne Village Mayor Keith Corbett who shared words of enthusiasm and provided citations to the district. District Athletic Director Micheal Pelan provided opening remarks followed by a speech from the Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna Lewis. Dr. Lewis thanked the board of education for their support and acknowledged all who were involved in creating the vision for the field. “It’s exciting to have everybody here celebrating what Malverne is about,” she said. “This is what happens when we come together with purpose to do the work. We want to thank everybody for coming out to support us.” Varsity baseball coach Joseph Dunn and two senior athletes Keondre Greene and Tyler Rouse also spoke on how the new field will make an exciting addition to their spring season. Malverne High School alumni also had the opportunity to admire the new field as well. Prior to the start of the game, alumni parents Joyce Berry and Glenn Mitchell carried out the ceremonial first pitch. Date Added: 3/28/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149995 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT false149995 Cinderella High School students are thrilled to be back on stage, performing a live theatrical production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” This is the High School’s first live show since March 2020. With a talented cast of 54 students, come witness the spectacular singing, dancing, orchestra and costume design the production has to offer. Showtimes for this magical tale are on Friday, March 18, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 19, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Howard T. Herber Middle School Auditorium. For advance tickets, click below or buy general admission tickets at the door. Don’t miss this show! Date Added: 3/17/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149621 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT false149621 Senior Named Finalist in National Program The district is proud to announce that high school senior Geoffrey Enwere has advanced as a finalist in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. This honor places him among the top 15,000 finalists of more than 1.5 million high school students who entered the 2022 competition by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The district congratulates Geoffrey on this prestigious recognition and wishes him the best of luck in the final round of the competition. Finalists are estimated to be announced between April and July. Date Added: 3/24/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149898 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT false149898 Spirit Week Spirit Week was in full swing at Davison Avenue Intermediate School, as students dressed up and participated in a variety of activities based on the theme of the day. This included themes like Pi Day, Wear Yellow for the flower of the month, National Panda Day, St. Patrick’s Day and wear a crown for the Malverne High School’s opening of “Cinderella.” Date Added: 3/23/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149851 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT false149851 Students Host Women’s Empowerment Panel The high school welcomed five inspirational women to the stage of the Performing Arts Center to participate in a Women’s Empowerment Panel in honor of Women’s History Month. The event took place on March 21 and was hosted by the school’s PTSA and G.I.R.L.S Club. The panelists were Ieda McCullough, Aisha C. Demosthenes, Whitney Walton, LMSW, Jasia Mirza and Dr. Uzma Syed. Malverne Senior High School Principal Vincent Romano and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna Lewis provided open remarks and welcomed guests and event panelists. Each speaker shared their stories and answered questions that were provided by student panel moderators. Each question encouraged the panelist to share their experiences that related to topics such as sexism, goal setting and social media. Through their stories, the panelists inspired all students to take a stand for equality and be persistent when achieving their goals. Date Added: 3/22/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149762 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT false149762 St. Patty’s Day Cupcakes Maurice W. Downing students in Mrs. Cindi Thorp’s class wore green attire and participated in a variety of St. Patrick’s Day themed activities. As part of the celebrations, students had fun creating cupcakes with rainbows. Date Added: 3/21/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149674 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:30:00 GMT false149674 Arkansas Pen Pals Davison Avenue’s fourth grade students in Mrs. Jeanine Greco’s class have friends near and far. The students are participating in a pen pal program, where they exchange letters with other fourth grade students from Mena, Arkansas. In their letters, students share what life is like for a fourth graders in their state. They found out that Arkansas is the number one grower of rice in the United States and the class even sent the Davison Avenue students Rice Krispies Treats as a snack. Mrs. Greco’s class can’t wait to tell them all about New York and send them mini apple pies to represent the state fruit, the apple. Date Added: 3/21/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149649 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT false149649 Message from the Superintendent - March 18 Message From the Superintendent This is the weekend when dreams come true on the Malverne High School stage, as our long awaited in-person musical Cinderella begins tonight at 7pm. The voices, dancing, costumes, and staging will simply leave you breathless. Hurry to get your tickets before they run out!! The entire cast and crew are passionate about their work and are delighted to welcome an in-person audience to showcase their talents. One wonders where these students find the time to rehearse amid their AP and Regents reviews, sports seasons, and the various other club activities they are involved in. Despite it all, you are in for a treat with another Off-Broadway production from the Malverne Thespians. Our Prince (Austin Cange) and Ella (Carly Bottitta) personify the breadth of a Malverne experience. Austin is an AP Scholar with Distinction, a member of The Pride of Malverne Marching Band, Select Choir, Robotics Club, Black Studies Club, lacrosse, National Honor Society, and also captain of the soccer team. Austin and Carly have been involved with the ACDA All-Eastern choir, performing in Boston and Rochester. With this kind of profile there is no doubt that Austin will be Ivy bound this fall. You may recall in last year’s production of Les Misérables Carly Bottitta stunned us with that high C in “Heart Full of Love”, as she played Cosette. She returns as our princess in Cinderella. Carly is also an AP Scholar with Distinction and has done so while being a ballerina since the age of 5. She is an officer of the National Honor Society, soprano section leader in MHS’s Select Choir, President of Tri-M Music Honor Society, Treasurer of the Thespian Society, and creator of Project Lead. Carly will take her theatrical talents and academic prowess to George Washington University next fall. Both students, as well as the senior members of the cast, will be great ambassadors to trumpet the outstanding education they have been granted by the Malverne UFSD community. We have a number of scholarship opportunities posted on the MHS Website. We hope to break all records in providing sources for funding for our deserving seniors this year. If you have not already done so, please take a look at the Welcome to Malverne Video posted on our website. It was produced by three MHS students: Justin Obiol, Jamila Smith, and Sabrina Ramharakh. The staff appearing in the video were invited by these students to share their thoughts. It is most impressive and speaks volumes about the value they place on the Malverne experience. This week we shared our Reopening Plan with the public at the Board of Education meeting. It simply reinforces that we are a mask optional environment throughout our schools. As a reminder, we do have a supply of testing kits available in your building and can make them available to you if you notify your principals. Testing also continues weekly, on Mondays, at the high school. We have had to shorten the hours to 7am-11am, as the need has diminished, due to the low infection rates. Please continue to register on our website if you need to take advantage of the testing. 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Date Added: 3/16/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149584 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT false149584 Creating Travel Commercials Davison Avenue students were educated on the culture and offerings of the country of Brazil. Following the lesson, they created commercials that advised viewers to travel to the beautiful country. Date Added: 3/16/2022 r r r r r http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149586 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT false149586 Women’s Empowerment Panel - March 21 Date Added: 3/15/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149538 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT false149538 Fundraiser for Ukraine Maurice W. Downing School’s Student Council joined together and collected items for its Ukraine Fundraiser. Run by Jenn Eisenberg and Katie Smyth, student council members were overwhelmed by the outpouring of items donated. They collected three huge boxes of medical supplies, more than 20 huge bags of clothes, 10 bags of coats, three boxes of boots and shoes, four huge boxes of hygiene items, a huge box backpacks with supplies inside and more. All donations were sent to The Supply Drive for the People of Ukraine at St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Center in Uniondale on March 11. “We teach the students that helping our community is very important,” Katie Smyth said. “We emphasize that it’s important not only to help our school community, but it’s very important to help our world community as well. MWD is always striving to foster a culture of compassion in our school.” Date Added: 3/14/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149507 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT false149507 Weekly Message from the Superintendent - March 11 Message From the Superintendent The hallways of our schools are brimming over with supplies headed for Ukraine. We have answered the call and are standing with the people of Ukraine in various ways. The MWD student council collected well needed items for personal hygiene, backpacks, and medical supplies. The supplies are going to be delivered today to the St. Vladimir Ukrainian Center in Uniondale. This is a time when we all need to respond to the inhumanity that war brings on the innocent. The courage shown by the people and leaders of Ukraine will long be remembered. Let’s do our part in helping them sustain their democratic way of life. A clear sign that we are in the winter of the pandemic is that our students are now gearing up for their final exams. The Advanced Placements and Regents exams will be administered this year. We are ready for them and will have all the support classes needed to help our students prepare for success. We extend heartfelt pride and congratulations to our very own, and I predict a future member of the United State Supreme Court, Geoffrey C. Enwere, who is a National Merit Finalist. He is one of 15,000 12th grade students in the country to advance to finalist standing in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.We anxiously await the final announcement in April. I have just returned from the NYS superintendent conference where I have had the opportunity to engage with the Commissioner and her staff around matters that affect our children and staff. I have the honor of chairing the statewide Curriculum & Assessment committee for the organization. After years of advocacy, we have seen remarkable changes on key items affecting the field. For example, we have seen changes in the certification process that will make it easier to recruit staff from other states in difficult to fill areas. If you are experienced in content areas such as mathematics and science but are not certified to teach, there is now an easier pathway to becoming certified. We need teachers who will replace those who are now retiring after having given so much to our schools. If you know someone in college who may be considering the noble profession of teaching, please do your part in encouraging them to pursue this most rewarding profession. I hope you have had the time to review our new website and noticed the changes on your mobile devices. We hope that you are pleased with the changes and are more easily able to navigate and explore the new features. Please tune in to our Board of Education meeting this week where you will see the video created by our Malverne High School video journalists to introduce everyone to the wonderful world of Malverne UFSD. This video will be posted to Niche.com and will also be used to recruit teachers. In our desire to be more inclusive, we have used the translate feature from Microsoft for all our powerpoint presentations. It is a word for word translation and may not capture the correct idioms of the language. This is our sincere way of keeping families informed and connected to our schools. We may not be perfect, but we are striving to be. As a reminder, we do have a supply of testing kits available in your building. Testing also continues weekly, on Mondays, at the high school. Please register on our website. 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Held in the Malverne Senior High School library, the daylong event featured several guest speakers who shared their encouraging stories on perseverance and hard work. Date Added: 3/11/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149459 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT false149459 Interactive Game Promotes Dental Health In honor of Dental Health Awareness Month, Maurice W. Downing School students learned how and why it’s important to keep their teeth healthy by playing the tooth game with a partner. For the game, one student has the top teeth and the other has the bottom and they take turns rolling the dice. They match the number they roll to the tooth number and cover it with piece of playdough and the first one to cover all their teeth wins. Date Added: 3/10/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149397 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT false149397 MWD Celebrates Read Across America Day Students at Maurice W. Downing School made iconic literary characters come to life while celebrating National Read Across America Day. Students brought their favorite books to class and dressed up as their favorite characters. National Read Across America Day promotes the joy of reading, where school districts participate in a variety of fun activities and events to help instill a love of reading in students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149309 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT false149309 Kindergarten Registration Flyer 2022 Date Added: 3/8/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149321 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT false149321 Math Lesson Incorporates Fraction Tiles Third graders at Davison Avenue learned about fractions during a math lesson. The exciting activity consisted of using fraction tiles to compare fractions. Date Added: 3/7/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149284 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT false149284 Message from the Superintendent – March 4 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149246 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 22:00:00 GMT false149246 Students Transform Into Archeologists MWD students sunk their fingers into an Explore class activity that transformed them into archeologists. They had fun digging through a sandbox and discovering the amazing treasures that were buried within. Date Added: 3/3/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149180 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT false149180 Mules to Compete in County Championship Game! The boys varsity basketball team will be competing in the Nassau County Championship game today at Hofstra University at 6:30 p.m. Come out and support the Mules (18-2) take on Friends Academy High School (18-2) tonight. Tickets must be purchased online with the link below. Click on Wednesday March 2 6:30 p.m. Class B Final. https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAA8 Date Added: 3/2/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=149108 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT false149108 HMH Into Reading Activity Davison Avenue third grade students worked with partners while participating in the new HMH Into Reading program. For the activity, they put their thinking caps on and worked to find the problem and solution of a story. Date Added: 2/28/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=148978 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT false148978 March Newsletter – Now Available Date Added: 2/28/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=148998 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT false148998 Students Are Outstanding in Physical Education The district is proud to announce that high school seniors Princia Ulysse and Parker Mercado were recipients of the Outstanding Physical Education Awards from the Nassau Zone of The New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Each year the association’s Nassau Zone Chapter honors two seniors from local high schools who exemplify outstanding achievement in physical education. These New York State standards include living a physically active lifestyle, exhibiting a high level of fitness during testing and exceptional achievement within physical education class. These two students have also shown tremendous leadership, sportsmanship, character and lifelong learning throughout their careers at Malverne. The district congratulates both students on this amazing achievement. Date Added: 2/23/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=148909 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT false148909 Students Transform Into 100-Year-Olds Davison Avenue Intermediate and Maurice W. Downing school students were sporting grey hair, plaid shirts, overalls, pearl necklaces, glasses and canes to pay homage to the district’s 100th Day of School. Along with dressing for the occasion, students also participated in a variety of activities that included the number 100. At Maurice W. Downing, students had a blast, sorting groups of 10 and building 100 items using paper clips, snap cubes and cups to celebrate the 100th Day of School. In addition, they were also tasked with putting together a 100-piece puzzle. Once complete, the puzzle revealed a picture of each student. Davison Avenue classes were also engaged in fun-filled activities to celebrate 100 days of school. Students took on the challenge to decode a list of 100 real words and nonsense words. In addition, classes were provided with delicious doughnuts to decorate themselves before eating. These sweet treats were sponsored by the Davison Avenue PTA in celebration of 100 days of love and learning. Date Added: 2/22/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=148892 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT false148892 Black History Celebration Offers Inspiring Performances The high school’s Performing Arts Center was filled with members of the community, as the Black Studies/World Culture Club presented the annual Black History Month Celebration. Club members and its liaisons Donna Bailey and Sheryil Straker welcomed participants back to the annual celebration’s in-person performance, since last year’s event was livestreamed due to COVID-19. The production featured a variety of talented and inspirational performances from high school students, such as singing, dancing, poem and creative writing recitations and more. In addition, Howard T. Herber Middle School’s Harmony Club dancers took to the stage and delivered a powerful performance to Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl.” In addition, the district also welcomed Elaine Gross, founder and president of ERASE Racism, as the keynote speaker for the event. Her inspirational speech shed light on the devastating impact of historical and ongoing structural racism, particularly in housing and public-school education. She encouraged students to continue to celebrate black history and remain steadfast in the fight for change. Date Added: 2/18/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=147625 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT false147625 High School Theater Students to Present ‘Cinderella’ The community of the Malverne Union Free School District will be taken on an enchanted journey, as the Malverne Senior High School theater students are set to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” in March. The production will take place at the Howard T. Herber Middle School’s auditorium on March 16, at 4 p.m. (free to senior citizens); March 18, at 7 p.m. and March 19, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets will be available online at www.malverneschools.org beginning Friday, Feb. 18. Date Added: 2/8/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=147216 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:00:00 GMT false147216 Student Athlete Qualifies for States The district would like to congratulate high school student athlete Nicea Jones after qualifying for the New York State Track and Field Championship round in the 300-meter sprint. Nicea qualified for states after she ran a 41.33 during the state qualifier meet at St. Anthony’s High School. The state championship will take place on March 5 at the Ocean Breeze complex in Staten Island. The district wishes Nicea best of luck at states! Date Added: 2/18/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=147562 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT false147562 Students Celebrate Valentine’s Day Students at Davison Avenue and Maurice W. Downing schools spread the love for its Valentine’s Day celebrations. Students wore red for the day and participated in a variety of activities and crafts that reflected words of kindness and demonstrated their appreciation for their families, friends and teachers. Date Added: 2/17/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=147573 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:00:00 GMT false147573 Davison Community Continues Dedication to Heart Health Members of Davison Avenue school’s Special Forces honored Heart Health Month by raising awareness and funds for the American Heart Association. The students raised a total of $200. In addition, Davison staff and students also wore the color red to further emphasize the significance of heart health. The district is proud of the efforts made by students for this worthy cause. Date Added: 2/17/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=147556 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT false147556 Girls Basketball Senior Night! The girls varsity basketball program honored its senior student athletes and families on Feb. 11 at the Malverne Senior High School. The district would like to thank Jazmyne Ackies, Kendra Chinchilla and Princia Ulysse for all of their hard work and dedication over the past four years. Date Added: 2/16/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=147488 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:00:00 GMT false147488 MWD Celebrates P.S. I Love You Day MWD students and staff joined together to celebrate P.S. I Love You Day as a way to bring awareness to mental health. Students discussed the importance of being kind and empathetic towards others. For the day, each student wrote a way that one can be kind towards others on a purple heart. All of the hearts were collected and put on display in the shape of a giant purple heart. Date Added: 2/16/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=147500 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT false147500 District to Host First Ever Robotics Competition The district is set to host the VEX Robotics Qualifier Tournament on Feb. 19. This is the first time Malverne is hosting this prestigious competition. The all-day event will feature 18 teams, including the district’s very own Mules. The team is excited to be competing again after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. This year’s advisers are Bruce Beck, Kevin Link, Anthony Severino and Craig Vella. The district wishes the Mules best of luck in the competition and looks forward to hosting more competitions in the years to come. Date Added: 2/15/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=147430 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT false147430 Boys Basketball and Cheerleading Senior Night The boys varsity basketball and varsity cheerleading programs honored its senior student athletes and families during their senior night game against Locust Valley High School, where the Mules defeated the Falcons 66-50. This victory, and their 46-43 victory against Carle Place, advanced the Mules to a 16-2 overall record in their season. We would like to recognize DeAndre Blagrove, Trey Robinson, Luke Matheos, Keondre Greene, Justin Murphy, Rohan Harricharan, and Trinity Anthony for all their hard work and dedication to the basketball and cheerleading programs over the past four years. You all will be greatly missed and best of luck next year. Date Added: 2/11/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=147323 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:00:00 GMT false147323 Students Named Winners in Malverne Mel Contest Davison Avenue Intermediate and Maurice W. Downing students participated in the Village of Malverne’s annual Groundhog Day Poster Contest, with the mission to replicate Malverne Mel. The Malverne School District congratulates winners Annabella Sanchez and James Leupps of Davison; and Shiloh Demosthenes and Daniel Munoz of Downing. They each received recognitions and gifts from the village. Date Added: 2/11/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=147361 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT false147361 Downing Kicks Off Winter Olympics The 2022 Winter Olympics opening ceremony came to MWD school, as students and staff honored the anticipated international competition with a schoolwide ceremony. Students marched the hallways holding Olympic-themed and United States-themed signs. They also learned about the variety of winter sports that are competing, including figure skating, snowboarding, bobsleighing, cross-country skiing and more. Date Added: 2/10/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=147287 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT false147287 Students Honor the Year of the Tiger Students at MWD school kicked off the Year of the Tiger for this year’s Lunar New Year celebration. They listened to a read aloud by the school Principal Edward Tallon explaining the holiday and then each class had a chance to participate in the customary dragon dance. Date Added: 2/9/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=147285 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT false147285 Students Anticipate Future with Time Capsules First grade students at Maurice W. Downing School looked to the future and created their own time capsules. Each student filled their capsule with information about their favorite things as first graders. They also made predictions and set goals of what they would be like as seniors in 2033. All their items were put into capsules and sealed shut. They will then open their capsules on March 3, 2033, when they are in 12th grade. Date Added: 2/4/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=147115 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT false147115 Staff Honored During Martin Luther King Celebration District Director of Special Education Meredyth Martini and Davison Avenue Intermediate School social worker Martine Laventure, LMSW, CASAC-T, were lauded by members of the community as this year’s Humanitarian Award recipients during the district’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. Both Ms. Martini and Ms. Laventure were honored with this recognition due to their efforts that reflect Dr. King’s mission and through their commitment to unlock possibilities for Malverne students. The event took place in the Howard T. Herber Middle School auditorium and was also livestreamed through the district’s YouTube channel, malverneschoolslive.com. Students also took to the stage to demonstrate their appreciation through talented performances. Ms. Martini came to Malverne schools in 1998 and advanced to position of director of special education. She has received several recognitions, including by the NAACP Lakeview Branch for “Changing the Lives of Children” and was also honored by the branch for her outstanding and dedicated service. She also received the PDK Friends of Education award from Stony Brook University, the Administrator of the Year Award from the Council of Administrators and Supervisors and was a NYCASE Special Education Administrator of the Year finalist. Ms. Laventure, who is a 2002 Malverne graduate, has been a social worker for the past 13 years and joined Malverne six years ago. Her role at Davison Avenue entails offering individual and group counseling for students, pushing into classes to give social and emotional lessons and organizing guest speakers and presentations. In addition, she runs the school’s socialization group, “Chatter Club,” and the community service group, “Special Forces.” Ms. Laventure is also a mental health advocate and has lobbied for mental health rights and funding in Albany. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Tulane University, focusing her research on adolescent trauma and suicide prevention. The district is proud to be able to honor Ms. Martini and Ms. Laventure as this year’s Humanitarian Award recipients. Date Added: 1/31/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=146978 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT false146978 Superintendent's Message - January 28, 2022 This has been a head turning week as the politics of mask wearing has found its way into our schools. You would not know it from the level of engagement I noticed as I moved about the classrooms. Our children and staff are progressing well as the second quarter draws to a close. We took advantage of the extra week of instruction at the secondary level to do our own internal assessments, since the January Regents exams were cancelled. Our students are safe, engaged in a multitude of activities, and are thriving here in Malverne Schools. We were encouraged to hear from the American Academy of Pediatrics about the effectiveness of using masks, and the role they have played in keeping the transmission of COVID at a minimum in our school environment. Vaccination rates among school aged children are still below 25%, increasing the likelihood of transmission. Within a masked classroom, we do not quarantine students who are more than 3 ft away from a person testing positive with COVID. Should we move to an unmasked environment, we would return to the quarantining of entire classes for each COVID case. We will follow the direction of our NY State Department of Education in moving forward next week. Congratulations to our winter track and field athletes as they accomplished record performances at the conference meet on Friday at St. Anthony’s High School. Here are some of the results. For Varsity Boys Winter Track: Chyance Randall – All Conference 55 meters (2nd place); Chyance Randall, Jeremiah Cox, Jayden Cambrone, and Keshawn Pinnock 4x200 meters relay (4th place) – All Conference. For Varsity Girls Winter Track: Nicea Jones – Conference Champion 300 meters (1st place) – Qualified NYS Championship with time. Nicea Jones, Jordyn Fevrier- Babb, Karen Sanon, and Ololade Olaniyan 4x200 meters relay (1st place) – Conference Champions; Ololade Olaniyan – All Conference 55 meters (2nd place); Karen Sanon – All Conference 55 meters (3rd place). Many of them will go on to the State Conference and we wish them well. #Gomules. Last night we had our annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration and, as always, the performances were impressive. The messages the children carried were poignant. We particularly appreciated being able to see them live and in person. Special thanks to Mr. Stephen Benfante for putting this program together and to the many contributors who made this program so meaningful. We are so proud of our honorees, Meredyth Martini, Special Education Director, and Martine Laventure, our Davison Avenue Social Worker, for changing the lives of so many children they have worked with over the years. Our COVID numbers continue to be on the decline, and I look forward to the day when our infection rates will allow us to take the masks off. However, we need to continue safe practices. As a reminder, we do have a supply of testing kits available in your building. Testing also continues weekly, on Mondays, at the high school. Please register on our website. As always, my email is llewis@malverneschools.org, please do not hesitate to connect with me. #Unlockingpossibilites #GoMules Date Added: 1/28/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145961 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:00:00 GMT false145961 Class of 2026 Begins Transition to Malverne High School Date Added: 1/28/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145995 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT false145995 Skyler Gray is a second grade student at Maurice W. Downing School. He is a talented young student who is eager to learn about different things in his environment that intrigue him. With a passion for playing the piano, Skyler hopes to perform and sing in front of an audience one day. 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For the activity, they had to race around the track in a healthy competition using teamwork. Date Added: 1/24/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145841 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT false145841 Davison Announces Spelling Bee Building Champions Davison Avenue school was buzzing with anticipation as the school held its building level spelling bee competition. One champion from each class competed in the schoolwide event, as part of this year’s new Scripps National Spelling Bee program. The competition was also live streamed on the Malverne Union Free School District’s YouTube channel. Fourth grader Anisha Radmahon has been named the building champion and fifth grader Julian Benoit is the runner-up. Both students now qualify to take the online exam with a chance to compete at the regional level this spring. The district wishes them best of luck on the exam. Date Added: 1/21/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145790 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT false145790 Exploring Arctic Wildlife Habitats MWD students uncovered the habitats of arctic wildlife in Explore class. They learned facts about penguins and polar bears as they created habitats for them with snap cubes and recorded information. Date Added: 1/20/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145698 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT false145698 2022-2023 Transportation Application and Letter Date Added: 1/20/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145715 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT false145715 Boys and Girls Bowling Conquer Conference Title The district congratulates the boys and girls bowling teams, as they completed the 2021-2022 regular season as the reigning Conference Champions. Date Added: 1/19/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145640 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT false145640 Students and Families Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Maurice W. Downing School’s first grade students commemorated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in activities last week that reflect the late civil rights activist’s mission. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a national holiday that marks his birthday. While learning about this great American hero, MWD students watched his “I Have a Dream” speech, read books, sang songs and crafted MLK crowns. They also discussed King’s wonderful quality traits and understood that through his example one person can change the world. Parents were also included in the annual celebration, as each student brought home a peaceful dove symbol with an assignment. Parents were tasked to write positive quality traits their child possesses on the back of the dove symbol. These positive messages were read out loud to each student in front of the classroom. The dove symbols were then transformed into necklaces, and the students proudly wore them all day. Date Added: 1/18/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145648 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT false145648 Students Compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee Davison Avenue Intermediate School students in third, fourth and fifth grades participated in spelling bees as part of this year’s new Scripps National Spelling Bee program. A classroom champion was named for each of the school’s 20 classes, and they will be competing in the building-level bee on Jan. 19. The building champion will have the opportunity to sit for the qualifying exam which leads to the regional bee in Nassau County. The district applauds Davison class champions and wishes them luck in the next round. Date Added: 1/14/2022 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145597 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT false145597 District Selects Two Recipients for Humanitarian Award The district is proud to announce that District Director of Special Education Meredyth Martini and Davison Avenue Intermediate School Social Worker Martine Laventure, LMSW, CASAC-T, were selected as recipients of this year’s Humanitarian Award. They will be recognized during the district’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, which has been postponed to Jan. 27. Ms. Martini started her career as a school psychologist at Malverne Senior High School in 1998 before being promoted to director nine years later. As the director, she oversees the special education department K-12. In 2007, she was recognized by the NAACP Lakeview Branch for “Changing the Lives of Children” and was also honored by the branch for her outstanding and dedicated service. In 2014, Ms. Martini received the PDK Friends of Education award from Stony Brook University and was a NYCASE Special Education Administrator of the Year finalist in 2017. In addition, she also received the Administrator of the Year Award from the Council of Administrators and Supervisors in 2019. Ms. Martini earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from St. John’s University, and her degree in Educational Leadership from CW Post. This is her 24th year working for the Malverne School District. Ms. Laventure, a 2002 Malverne graduate, has been a social worker for the past 13 years holding various positions in mental health and community agencies. She has obtained additional certifications in social work that have assisted her throughout her career. She is also a mental health advocate and has lobbied for mental health rights and funding in Albany. Ms. Laventure joined Malverne six years ago and is responsible for individual and group counseling for the students at Davison Avenue. In addition, Ms. Laventure runs the school’s socialization group, “Chatter Club,” and the community service group, “Special Forces.” She pushes into classes to give Social and Emotional lessons and organizes guest speakers and presentations. She is always committed to finding creative and out-of-the-box ways to engage her students. Ms. Laventure obtained her bachelor's in social work at Molloy College and went on to receive her master's in social work from Adelphi University. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Tulane University, focusing her research on adolescent trauma and suicide prevention. She hopes to continue to provide the best services to Malverne students and their families with her doctorate. The district applauds both Mrs. Martini and Ms. Laventure for all that they have accomplished and is proud to honor them as this year’s Humanitarian Award recipients. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145445 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT false145445 Spring 2022 Pre-K Program Registration Info http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145309 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT false145309 Students Received an Exciting Visit From the Grinch Maurice W. Downing School students had an exciting Grinch Day celebration that included a read-aloud of the classic story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Reading teacher Ms. Jennifer Gibbons surprised students and dressed up as the Grinch for the read-aloud to spread the important lesson on having a giving heart this holiday season. Students also dressed up in the holiday spirit as well and participated in a fun-filled day of arts and crafts. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145057 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT false145057 Coaching Milestone for Coach Lopez Coach Lopez reached the 300th win milestone by defeating Manhasset High School 60-56 in the championship game of the Hank Williams Memorial Tournament on December 29th at Malverne High School. Coach Lopez took over the boys basketball program in the 1999-2000 season and has won twelve county titles, six Long Island titles and one New York State Championship and Federation title in 2007. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145239 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:00:00 GMT false145239 Snow Much Fun in Mathletics Activity Davison Avenue Intermediate School students in Mathletics participated in a hands-on activity where they measured how far they can throw snowballs. As part of the assignment, the scholars tested snowman launchers and catapults. The data collected helped students predict which tool and snowball will collapse a mountain made from plastic cups. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145047 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false145047 MWD Teacher of the Year! Maurice W. Downing’s PTA just announced first grade teacher Mrs. Kim Piccola as Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Piccola has been teaching in Malverne for over 25 years, and the district is very appreciative of her continued dedication to the school community. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144988 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT false144988 Toy Drive, Mitten Tree Campaign a Success Members of Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s Special Forces earned much success during the school’s annual Toy Drive and Mitten Tree campaign. The students helped collect more than 100 toys, and over 60 hats, gloves and scarves. The donations will go to children and families of the Boys and Girls Club of Glen Cove. The district applauds these students are their amazing efforts. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144987 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144987 Holiday Card from Dr. Lewis http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=145132 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false145132 Davison Students Take Action in Cause Members of the Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s Student Council participated in the Scholastic Books’ annual Pajama Drive. Students collected 44 pairs of new pajamas, which will be donated to the Hempstead Head Start. As an added bonus, Scholastic Books will be matching the school’s donation by also sending 44 books. The district applauds the students for their efforts in this wonderful cause. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144789 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144789 Light Up the World Kindergartners in Mrs. Alina Janosel’s and Mrs. Elizabeth Paolillo’s class at Maurice W. Downing created a beautiful bulletin board to teach the students that they can be a light in the world this holiday season. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144792 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144792 ‘Matilda The Musical Jr.’ The Howard T. Herber Middle School will be presenting its adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical Jr.” on Friday, Jan. 21, and Saturday, Jan. 22. The show will take place at the middle school and will feature talented performances from drama students. For information on show times and to purchase a ticket, view link below. https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/howard-t-herber-middle-school/matilda-the-musical-jr-32010 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144883 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144883 Message From the Superintendent - December 17 The season of winter concerts ended with the magnificent performance of our Davison Avenue students. You simply cannot help but feel the excitement of the holidays as you watched these spirited concerts across the district. The musicians were thrilled to be able to show off their hard work after having missed an entire season last year. The first graders at Downing were impressive as they sang their carols to their adoring cherished families, in front of the building. Mr. Tallon made sure that Lindner Place was blocked off from the traffic to accommodate all of the guests. I was so excited to be asked to sing with the MHS select choir preconcert caroling. All of our schools are looking forward to a return to the tradition of caroling by these talented HS choristers prior to the dismissal for the holiday recess. Last Thursday, SEPTA and the DAV PTA hosted a festive family winter event. Guests of all ages enjoyed holiday games, a hot cocoa bar, and even sat for family portraits. Many thanks to our own board member, Mrs. Kathleen Nolan-Kasal, for offering her photography skills and to all the volunteers who made the event so successful. It was a delight to see our children take portraits in a relaxed and familiar environment. A family photo session is usually paired with stress and unrealistic expectations for getting that perfect shot, but the informal and comforting setting of school was just the perfect backdrop to capture those natural smiles. Thanks to all who attended. There seemed to have been a problem with the link for sending in questions to the board at the last meeting. We are correcting this by placing a permanent link on the website so that any community member can fully participate virtually or in person in the public participation portion of the board meeting. We are working on updating our website to be more user and mobile friendly. Look for this to occur soon in 2022. Yesterday, I had to communicate to all families on the latest threat to schools, generated by TikTok. This is becoming a real problem worthy of mention here. In the fall, we had a TikTok challenge that resulted in students ripping out the soap dispensers in our bathrooms and then posting it on that website. We had several incidents of this. The new challenge, we are being told by the Nassau County Police Department, is for students throughout the nation to make threats against their schools. The NCPD is taken this seriously and is making their presence felt in all Nassau County schools. We truly appreciate their response to protect our safety. You have probably noticed the rise in COVID and the fact that many of our surrounding schools are pivoting to virtual instruction. Staff living in those districts are impacted by childcare issues when this occurs. We are trying to keep our schools open through to the holiday break and ask that you help us by keeping your child at home if he or she is experiencing COVID-like symptoms. Holiday gatherings need to be mindful of the higher rates of infection. Please consider testing if you travel or have attended a large gathering. COVID testing will be available at the high school on Monday, January 3rd and weekly, on Mondays, thereafter. Please register on our website. Most important, take this time to enjoy your holidays and returned renewed to begin an amazing New Year together. 2022!!! My how time flies!!! As always, my email is llewis@malverneschools.org, please do not hesitate to connect with me. #Unlockingpossibilites #GoMules http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144611 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 22:00:00 GMT false144611 Davison Family Winter Soirée Malverne’s Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s PTA and SEPTA recently hosted a festive family winter event. Guests of all ages enjoyed holiday games and a hot cocoa bar and sat for stress-free family portraits. The informal and comforting setting of school was the perfect backdrop to capture those natural smiles. Many thanks to Mrs. Kathleen Kasal for offering her photography skills and to all the volunteers who made the event so successful. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144782 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 06:00:00 GMT false144782 Students Participate in Electrifying Activity Maurice W. Downing Elementary School second grade Science Club members participated in an exciting activity where they learned about static electricity. For the lesson, students studied how electrons move onto the balloon to make their hair separate and the balloon stick to their heads. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144767 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 20:00:00 GMT false144767 Toy Drive and Mitten Tree Campaign Davison Avenue Intermediate School continues its mission to collect items for its annual Toy Drive and Mitten Tree campaign. The school has been compiling donations of new hats, gloves, scarves and gently used or new toys. All donations will go to children and families in the Boys and Girls Club. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144754 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144754 Student-Musicians Perform Holiday Melodies The district’s Board of Education and administration received a wonderful treat from the Malverne Senior High School’s Select Choir and the Howard T. Herber Middle School’s Select Choir and Violin Ensemble during the December board of education meeting. Student musicians offered a holiday thanks to board members and administrators as they serenaded attendees with holiday-themed melodies. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144733 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144733 Football Athletes Honored by County High School varsity football athletes were celebrated during the Nassau County Football Coaches Association’s annual banquet at the Crest Hallow County Club. DeAndre Blagrove and Justin Murphy were honored with their All-County awards, Norman Brown was honored with his All-County Honorable Mention Award and Tyler Rouse was honored with his Unsung Hero Award. The district congratulates all these student-athletes on their amazing accomplishments. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144583 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144583 Upcoming MLK Celebration Save the Date! More information on our deserving recipients and the evening’s celebration to come soon. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144546 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144546 Holiday Boutique Davison Avenue Intermediate School students were able to shop at a holiday boutique that was set up in the school courtyard. The event was organized by the Davison Avenue PTA and students had so much fun choosing gifts for loved ones. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144574 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144574 Students Highlight Human Rights in Classroom Davison Avenue Intermediate School fifth grade students have been studying human rights in social studies and ELA. They became experts on articles within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and made posters to participate in a gallery walk activity. They then applied their knowledge to the novel, “Esperanza Rising,” by Pam Muñoz Ryan. The students have been identifying human rights challenges as they read and will ultimately be writing essays about how the characters in the novel overcame circumstances that violated their human rights. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144511 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144511 Girls Volleyball Honored by County Girls volleyball student-athletes and coach were recently honored during the Nassau County Volleyball Coaches Association’s annual awards ceremony at the Crest Hallow County Club. Kareena Sukhnanan was honored with her All-County award and Dahianara Rijo Pache was honored with her All-County Honorable Mention award. Coach Nadeem and the entire volleyball team was honored with the Nassau County Sportsmanship award for the 2021 season. The district congratulates the team on these amazing accomplishments. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144468 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144468 Superintendent's Message - December 3 We had our first winter concert at HTH this week, and I want to applaud the students and music staff for so ably showcasing the multiple talents of our students. For many of these students, this was their first performance as a band or chorus, but you would not know it as they played and sang as if they had been together for years. Our newly formed strings program is getting stronger, and you can really see how much this program has grown through the spectacular performance of “Christmas Canon” where they joined in with the select choir for a rousing rendition. These students have rehearsed with their masks on throughout this new normal. Even the instruments were masked for safety!! I could not believe that someone had actually come up with a way to mask wind instruments and found a way to make their fortune in this pandemic. They do say necessity is the mother of invention!! We could only have two attendees per family for the in-person concert, but please be sure to tune in to theMalverne live linkon the website to see all of our concerts for the season. The Pride of Malverne will be giving back to their community at the Christmas Tree Lighting for the Malverne Village on Saturday, December 4th at 5:30 pm, as well as the Lakeview Community, tonight at 7pm at the Lakeview Library. Do come out and help them spread holiday cheer. You know our band rocks!! The fall athletic season has ended, and our students are still being recognized for their athletic prowess at the various Nassau County coaches’ associations. Of prestigious note, three of our student athletes were selected to participate in exceptional senior games representing Nassau County. The first player was David Atiencia, an All County soccer player who lead the Boys Soccer team in scoring for the last two years. Also recognized were two athletes from the Malverne Football team: DeAndre Blagrove, an All County player who impacted both sides of the ball as a running back and a linebacker throughout the season, and Justin Murphy, an All County player who dominated the offensive and defensive line throughout the season. Congratulations to all of our athletes for representing Malverne so well. We are all distressed to hear about yet another variant of the dreaded Coronavirus. While we do not yet know its impact, we are noticing a rise in the infection rates in Nassau County and in our Malverne Schools. If we follow the COVID procedures of staying home and testing when you are experiencing the symptoms of fever, muscle fatigue, headache, chills, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell, we will all make our schools safer. After a COVID-19 related illness, regardless of vaccinated status, you can only return to school following a negative antigen (rapid) test result or with a doctor’s note. If you have had COVID-19 within the last 90 days, and are no longer experiencing the symptoms, you will be exempt from testing. Keeping our schools safely open is our collective responsibility, and I thank you for doing your share. COVID testing is available at the high school on Monday, December 6th and weekly, on Mondays, thereafter. Please register on our website. As always, my email isllewis@malverneschools.org, please do not hesitate to connect with me.#Unlockingpossibilites #GoMules http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144403 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 21:00:00 GMT false144403 High School Student Honored at ERASE Racism Benefit The district is proud to announce that high school student Annika Duhaney was recognized for her winning essay during ERASE Racism’s 20th Anniversary Celebration and Benefit. She was one of four students across Long Island to receive this honor, which earned her a $500 prize. The district applauds Annika’s inspirational essay and congratulates her on this wonderful achievement. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144411 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144411 STEM Lab Pumpkin Composting Davison School STEM lab students put their leftover jack-o-lanterns to good use by learning about composting. Inspired by the book, “Pumpkin Jack,” the activity challenged students to investigate and observe how pumpkins change as they decompose. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144383 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144383 Soccer Stars Honored by County Two student-athletes were honored during the Nassau County Girls Soccer Coaches Association’s annual awards dinner at the Crest Hallow Country Club. Jazmyne Ackies received her All-Conference award and Kendra Chinchilla received her All-County award. The district congratulates both student-athletes on their wonderful accomplishments. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144291 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144291 Students to Participate in All-Star Game The district is proud to announce that student-athletes Deandre Blagrove and Justin Murphy were selected to participate in the Nassau County Football Coaches Association All-Star game on Thanksgiving morning. The game will take place at Mitchel Athletic Complex in Garden City, with kickoff at 10 a.m. The district congratulates both Justin and Deandre and wish them best of luck as they suit up to play their final football game for Malverne High School. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144190 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144190 Thanksgiving Card from Dr. Lewis http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=144146 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT false144146 Message From The Superintendent – November 19 Can it be that Thanksgiving is just right around the corner? I am still not wearing a winter coat, as the weather has been extremely mild, and for that I am thankful. I love the traditions of Thanksgiving and the opportunity to be with my loved ones. Across the district, our students are finding ways to express thankfulness and are giving back to those less fortunate. Island Harvest is about to fill their cupboards with the collections made at each school. At Downing and Davison, the children are creating all kinds of Thanksgiving crafts to be keepsakes for their parents. Would you believe that I still have a placemat made by my son, Martin, that he made with his handprints when he was in kindergarten? He is now the father of my grandson, Luke, and I can’t wait to see the kinds of things he will create for his grandma. This week the Davison Ave PTA partnered with SEPTA to host a virtual parent academy with Dr. Caryl Oris, a well-known psychiatrist, who presented on understanding the brain, its functions, and how it relates to child development, emotions, and behavior. She shared insight and strategies for parents. Here are a few highlights that we can all benefit from hearing once again. • Technology can never replace the reciprocal interactions with family – consider the amount of screen time for your child and commit to a reduction by engaging in conversation, games, or an activity with your children. • The more connected a student is to their school community, the lower the percentages for feelings of isolation, depression, and anxiety (take advantage of the myriad of opportunities for our students to become involved here in Malverne). • Between the ages of 2-7, there are tons of neural pathways being developed so the more experiences and interactions a child can have, the more they will develop. • For middle school age and up, we must remember that executive functioning is the last to develop; therefore, we need to continue to provide support and guidance for decision making, even though those pre-teens or teens think they are “grown”. • Having connections to your school community is more essential at the middle school and high school ages. Unfortunately, that is when students and parents tend to be less involved. As parents, if we remain as actively involved as we were in primary school, we model the importance of education. • Work hard to continue to maintain open lines of communication with your pre-teen and teen – respond without judgment but with inquiry. Soon you will be hearing your children perform in their Winter Concerts. We will be following the after-school hours visitor policy, meaning that there will two guests per student, wearing masks throughout the performance. Each family will be socially distanced (6ft. apart) from the other. The concerts will also be live streamed. If you are travelling over the Thanksgiving period or will be in large gatherings, please consider testing once you return. COVID testing is available at the high school on Monday, November 22nd and weekly, on Mondays, thereafter. Please register on our website. Warmest wishes for a happy, safe Thanksgiving. As always, my email is llewis@malverneschools.org, please do not hesitate to connect with me. #Unlockingpossibilites #GoMules http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143259 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT false143259 Selected for Senior Game Congratulations to David Atiencia who was selected to participate in the Nassau County Boys Soccer Exceptional Senior Game. The Exceptional Senior game was played on November 18th. Congratulations also to Joseph Mejia who participated in the Rising Recruits Game. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143854 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT false143854 Kindness Superpowers In honor of National Kindness Day students in Katie Pawloski’s Class at MWD read the book “Kindness is my Superpower.” Students then made individual pledges to identify ways they will be kind. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143795 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT false143795 Baskets for Local Heroes Over the course of two days, Special Forces and Bartone’s home room class made 447 goodie bags and 30 baskets to give out to all our local heroes! We were able to give to Malverne Police Department, Nassau County Police Department 5th precinct, Lynbrook Police Department, Malverne Fire Department, RVC Fire Department hose #3, Lakeview Fire Department, FDNY Brooklyn Firehouse 224, and Lakeview ambulance and rescue today. They also gave to Mercy Hospital, South Nassau Hospital, and Winthrop Hospital. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143706 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT false143706 MWD Students Honor Veterans MWD students utilized their creative skills in honor of Veterans Day. They developed patriotic themed crafts to express their support and appreciation to all veterans for their service and sacrifice. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143761 Fri, 12 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT false143761 Escape Room! Davison Avenue School fifth grade students teamed up, created and participated in a “word problem” escape room. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143620 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT false143620 Scavenger Hunt MWD students in Mrs. Melissa Vadala‘s explore class took learning to the outdoors and went on a nature scavenger hunt. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143603 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:00:00 GMT false143603 High School Choral Students Earn Prestigious Spot The district is excited to announce that four of its high school choral students have been accepted into the American Choral Directors Associations Eastern Division Gospel Honor Choir. The students went through a very rigorous audition process. This included working with Malverne High School Choral Director Kenneth Zagare to learn an excerpt from a piece in the choral repertoire, singing scales and a portion of their NYSSMA song from last year. Students include Carly Bottitta (Soprano 2), Austin Cange (Bass 2) Lauren Dinglasan (Alto 2) and Niles Wilson (Bass 1). They will be representing Malverne in Boston, Massachusetts from Feb. 9-12, 2022, where they will be working with Indiana University choral professor Dr. Raymond Wise. Dr. Wise serves as the professor of practice in the African American African Diaspora Studies department and instructs courses in African American music. He also serves as the associate director of the African American Arts Institute and is the founder and president of Raise Productions' Center for the Gospel Arts, providing educational training and resources for gospel artists and the community. Mr. Zagare said the talents of these students are top notch and is confident that they will represent Malverne well. “I am truly honored to work in Malverne where the arts are supported and appreciated by both the district administration and the entire community.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143513 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT false143513 Davison Students Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research Students and staff at Davison school wore pink and took action to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ms. Martine Laventure and members of the Special Forces sold pink lemonade to all of the students and raffled off a Nintendo Switch to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. They raised $800 and all proceeds went to the American Cancer Society. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143427 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT false143427 Halloween Parade is a ‘Jolly Holiday’ The students at Davison school were delighted to see their favorite scene from “Mary Poppins” come to life, as the faculty and staff dressed as penguins and school Principal Ms. Rachel Gross and Assistant Principal Mr. Stephen Benfante arrived as Mary and Bert. This was part of an activity for literature workshop class, where students read “Mary Poppins” and watched the original film. The activity and impersonation were also in honor of the school’s annual Halloween costume parade. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143412 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT false143412 Football Team Qualifies for County Playoffs Congratulations to the Varsity Football team as they qualified for the Nassau County football playoffs. Come out and support the Mules as they will travel to North Shore High School on Saturday, Nov. 6, for a 2 p.m. kickoff. Let’s fill the stands at North Shore High School wearing orange and blue! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143373 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT false143373 Pumpkin Dissection Mrs. Cindi Thorp's second grade class at MWD school were hands-on in a lesson about pumpkins. For the activity, students dissected a pumpkin and learned about all the different parts that make it unique. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143261 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT false143261 Ricardo Menard is a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. Ricardo Menard is a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He is a hard worker who always seeks to learn from his mistakes. In addition, Ricardo is a good friend and leads by example. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139410 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139410 Girls Varsity Volleyball Senior Day! The Malverne Senior High School athletic department hosted its senior day for the Girls Varsity Volleyball team. We would like to recognize Kareena Sukhnanan, Dahiannara Rijo Pache and Khaliya Shaw for all their hard work and dedication to the volleyball program over the past four years. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143223 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT false143223 Davison Special Forces Donate to Cause Student members of the Davison School’s Special Forces teamed up and collected 55 boxes of cereal for Better Breakfast Month. They collected popular items such as Frosted Flakes, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Fruity Pebbles, Lucky Charms and more. All boxes of cereal are being donated to Family and Children’s Association’s food pantry. The district applauds the Davison Avenue family for their efforts in this worthy cause. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143169 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT false143169 Test Announcement 2 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143137 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:00:00 GMT false143137 Varsity Boys Soccer Senior Day! The Malverne Senior High School held its Senior Day for the Boys Varsity Soccer team. We wanted to recognize David Atiencia, Austin Cange, Benjamin Durisile, Joshua Henao-Moreno, Yardley LeFranc, Alexander Pardo, Santiago Ruiz, Bryan Valdez and Selvin Veles Garcia for all their hard work and dedication to the soccer program. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=143088 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT false143088 Varsity Girls Soccer Senior Day! The Malverne Senior High School held its Senior Day for the Girls Varsity Soccer team. We wanted to recognize Jazmyne Ackies, Kendra Chinchilla and Princia Ulysse for all their hard work and dedication to the soccer program. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=140502 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT false140502 Coach Lores Retires From Soccer Program After 24 years of dedicated service to the girls’ soccer program, Coach Joe Lores coached his final game at Malverne Senior High School. Coach Lores will be greatly missed and we want to wish him best of luck in his retirement. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=140483 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT false140483 Varsity Football and Cheerleading Senior Day! Malverne Senior High School held its Senior Day for the Varsity Football and Varsity Cheerleading teams. We wanted to recognize Trinity Anthony, Alexie Dacosta, Deandre Blagrove, Darren Bowes, Christian Durisile, Jeffrey Enwere, Jaden Manzanillo, Justin Murphy, Rajindra Ramnauth, Chyance Randall, Tyler Rouse, Emanuel Sandoval, and Ryan Thompson for all their hard work and dedication to the football and cheerleading programs. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=140449 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT false140449 Test Headline DA/MWD 2nd Grade Orientation to 3rd Grade 10:15 AM @ Davison http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=140158 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT false140158 Back-to-School Blast Davison Avenue school students, families, teachers and staff gathered together for an afternoon of fun outside activities during the school’s Back to School Hangout. Students played sports on the field, explored the playground and enjoyed the delicious food being served through a food truck. Sponsored by the school PTA, the celebratory event also included live music, where everyone gathered in front of the DJ and joined together in dance. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139421 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139421 Message From The Superintendent Dr. Lorna R. Lewis – September 17 Happy birthday to the Village of Malverne!! On Saturday the Village will be kicking off the first in a series of centennial events in Whelan Field. It will be an afternoon of good old fashioned family fun and games for all ages including corn hole, horseshoe tournaments, potato sack races, tug of war, kickball, dunk tank, pie baking contest and more! Enjoy live bands, delicious food, and other refreshments as we welcome in the fall and another year of awesome in Malverne. Congratulations to our newly tenured teachers Kelly Alerte, Andrew Biscardi, Katie Fariello, Mishel Wowk, David Coonan, Bruce Beck, Kevin Link, Heidi Kenny, TA’s Corey Ingram and Rosaria Roy, and Principal Rachel Gross. They have demonstrated their commitment to the Malverne family, and we proudly grant them permanent status in this noble profession. The Pride of Malverne will begin their series of competition this Sunday. They have spent the summer practicing, and our band parents are now exhausted with the building of sets and floats. We appreciate the spirit that they bring and thank them for their dedication. We wish our marching band all the best because they are the best. Homecoming is on September 25th. The parade kicks off at 11:30 am by Whalen Field, so we will once again hear the Pride of Malverne through our streets as they lead us to victory in our game against Friends Academy at 2:00 pm. Calling all parents and students of the Class of 2022! We are hosting a parent academy to help you with the college application process on Wednesday, September 22nd at 7pm in the MPAC. This one is not to be missed as we will have experts on hand to navigate you through the many questions I know are floating in your head. I recall getting sticker shock when I saw the cost of a MIT education for my son. Not to worry, we have ideas and resources to help you find the right college for your child and be able to afford it. It is the best investment you can make, and we will support you through it. Our students deserve every opportunity we can bring to them to #unlockposssibilites. This morning I had an opportunity to visit with my Downing children and see them so well settled into the routines for the new school year. I cannot express how good it is to hear the sounds of teaching and learning in our buildings. In gym class it was “raining tacos” and, in kindergarten, it was “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” time. My second grade “seniors” were free writing, and our artists were already creating great posters for hanging. Yes, we are back and having a great time!! Davison Avenue PTA will be hosting their hangout today between 4-7pm behind the school. There will be music, food, and fun planned. I will be dropping by with my lawn chair, so I hope to see you there. We continue keep our schools safe by getting vaccinated (for those who can), following safety protocols, and wearing well-fitted masks. COVID testing is available at the high school on Monday, September 20th and weekly thereafter. We will also have the vaccines available monthly. Please register on our website. As always, my email is llewis@malverneschools.org, please do not hesitate to connect with me. #Unlockingpossibilites #GoMules http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139420 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:00:00 GMT false139420 Malverne Keeps Legacy of Sept. 11 Hero Alive The district is honoring the 20th anniversary of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 by conducting lessons that focus on the life of Welles Crowther. Known as the man in the red bandana, Crowther was a volunteer firefighter who saved 18 lives during the Sept. 11 attacks before losing his own life. The district is honoring his life through a K-12 lesson plan where students will be reading grade-appropriate books regarding his life and act of heroism. Students will also be wearing red bandanas to pay homage to his trademark, explained Jason Mach, K-12 district supervisor of humanities. In addition, the district also received posters from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum which will temporarily be installed in the gallery of the Malverne Senior High School’s Performing Arts Center. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum posters were provided to the district through American Library Association. In addition to the display, students will also be curating their own projects that are estimated to join the installation later this month. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139419 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139419 District Honors Tenure Recipients The district’s Board of Education and administration had a lot to celebrate at the start of the new school year, as 11 staff members were presented with a certificate of tenure during the September board of education meeting. Building principals took to the podium to introduce their respective tenure recipients. Maurice W. Downing School Principal Edward Tallon presented Katie Pawlowski and Mishel Wowk; Davison Avenue Intermediate School Principal Rachel Gross presented Kelly Alerte, Corey Ingram and Heidi Kenny; Howard T. Herber Middle School Principal Daniel Nehlsen presented Andrew Biscardi, David Coonan and Rosaria Roy; and Malverne Senior High School Principal Dr. Vincent Romano presented Bruce Beck and Kevin Link. Ms. Gross also received tenure and was presented by Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Educational Services Steve Gilhuley. All staff members were lauded by the administration for exhibiting hard work and dedication to their positions. The district’s Board of Education and administration had a lot to celebrate at the start of the new school year, as 11 staff members were presented with a certificate of tenure during the September board of education meeting. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139418 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139418 Message From the Superintendent Dr. Lorna R. Lewis – September 10 When the school buses rolled into Davison and Downing, filled with smiling, exuberant faces, it made my heart sing. We even had the blessings of a morning shower to welcome in a year of awesome. Under their well fitted masks those eyes sent a message of joy to be back in a place where their friends and teachers were anxious to see them. I found it remarkable that this year there were no criers among my Kindergarteners. Instead, our newest learners bolted in full of confidence, ready and eager to get things going. I visited every classroom, and within moments all our scholars were settled in their spaces and beginning meaningful work. A huge thank you goes to the PTA for those delicious lunches they provided to the staff to welcome them back. A good way of thanking them is to be sure to become a member of the PTA and volunteer for some of their committees. It is a great way to become more involved in your schools. We are experiencing a nation-wide shortage of bus drivers. Fortunately, our bus company was able to fulfill our order; however, some of the drivers are new to our route. Coupled with a raining day and adoring parents taking the first day pictures, our buses were delayed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Give us a few days to get this perfect. Our goal is to meet your expectations of on-time pick up and drop off. On Monday, we will be honoring the heroes of 9-11 in a very unique way. Our students are all reading a book about an American Hero, Welles Crowther, who saved the lives of many as he led them to safety while the building was burning. On his third trip up, the towers fell. He was remembered by the people he saved because he was wearing a red bandana. He was only twenty-four years old at the time, and he spent his final moments giving the last full measure of devotion. To honor and celebrate his strength, courage, and willingness to give of himself, we will be wearing red bandanas across the district. His story was captured in the link https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/11505494. For those who lost family and friends, this is another way to remember them. On this 20th anniversary, it is important that we never forget the tragedy of that day and also find ways to recognize the spirit that rose from the twisted metal and smoldering ash. We had a glitch in our COVID-App so we are extending your completion date to Monday, September 13th. Please complete the questionnaire before sending your child to school on Monday. If you are having trouble, remember that the email now ends in malverneschools.org, and the password is the last 6 digits of your child’s ID. We keep our schools safe by getting vaccinated (for those who can), following safety protocols, and wearing well-fitted masks. COVID testing is available at the high school on Monday, September 13th and weekly thereafter. We will also have the vaccines available monthly. Please register on our website. As always, my email is llewis@malverneschools.org, please do not hesitate to connect with me. #Together We Rise #GoMules http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139417 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 21:00:00 GMT false139417 First Day of School Unlocks Possibilities The rain didn’t put a damper on the excitement emanating from the district, as students and staff were in high spirits for the first day of school on Sept. 9. While entering their respective buildings, students were greeted with open arms and were ready to unlock possibilities for the 2021-2022 school year. They settled into their classrooms, were introduced to their new learning environments and participated in interactive exercises with other classmates. Malverne looks forward to a safe and productive new year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139416 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139416 Welcome Back to School! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139414 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139414 College Application Workshops The Malverne High School Counseling Department hosted two successful college application workshops for students of the Class of 2022. Seniors who participated in the workshops were assisted in a variety of ways, including applying to colleges, organizing and developing their activity résumé, reviewing and revising a personal college essay draft, researching and developing supplemental essay questions and more. The purpose of the workshops was to help seniors hit the ground running with their post-high school goals and plans. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139415 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139415 Message From the Superintendent Dr. Lorna R. Lewis – September 3 We welcomed back our staff this week with a rousing superintendent’s conference day. They are charged, ready, eager, and excited to receive your children. During our hiring process for this new year, the mantra was “hire great”. Our new teachers, some of them Malverne alumnae, are the cream of the crop. They will continue in the tradition of ambitious instruction that our schools have become known for. I have personally toured all the buildings and can assure you that they are in tip-top shape for our staff and children. Our reopening plan was presented to the Board of Education this week and is posted on our website. Please be sure to check the details of the plan if you have questions. We are very proud of our zero-transmission rate for COVID within our schools and have kept processes in place to continue the safe patterns that were established last year. While the research does not support our continuation of daily temperature checks, we heard clearly that you would like us to continue to do so. We also heard concerns expressed at the elementary level about mask breaks. If you do not wish to have your child participate in mask breaks in the classroom or on the playground, please let your teacher know. We believe we have a safe process for these breaks that will keep students socially distanced but want to accommodate your needs. Safety continues to be a priority throughout our schools. We have made some changes at the high school campus to create a safer environment during school hours. The Henry Street gate will be closed at 9 am, but all other pedestrian entrances will remain open. Our field, track and courts will not be open to the public because these are our outdoor classrooms. We hope you take advantage of these facilities after school hours. I know that many elementary parents are anxious to see their children learning spaces, up close and personal. I loved sitting at my son’s desk at back-to-school nights when he was at that age. We are going to devise a plan to allow you to have an in-person experience, while maintaining COVID protocols. It might be a hybrid experience, with only one parent per student in-person. We are working out the details. Please be patient as we try to reimagine your return to our schools. If you have not already done so, please remember to fill out the COVID questionnaire (app) before September 9th, the start of the school year. If you are having trouble, remember that the email now ends in malverneschools.org and the password is the last 6 digits of your child’s ID. Please take care of this over the weekend so that we can have a smooth opening on the 9th. COVID testing is available at the high school on September 8th and 9th, and weekly thereafter. Please register on our website. For those celebrating the new year L’Shanah Tovah. As always, my email is llewis@malverneschools.org, please do not hesitate to connect with me. #Together We Rise #GoMules http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139413 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 21:00:00 GMT false139413 Staff Celebrated For Success The district carried out its annual tradition of honoring teachers and staff members who have achieved notable milestones and accomplishments during Superintendent’s Conference Day. Teachers, staff, members of the board of education and administrators applauded these individuals for going above and beyond for the district. This includes Cinthia Thorp for earning the recognition of 35 years of service; Barbara Krauciunas, Jo-An Renzullo and Michael Messina for achieving 25 years of service; Jessica Finkelstein for earning the recognition of Outstanding Staff Member; and Beth Mahony for earning the recognition of Outstanding Support Staff Member. During Superintendent’s Conference Day, several speeches were provided by administrators, including the Superintendent Dr. Lorna Lewis, who welcomed staff and provided words of motivation as they enter the 2021-2022 school year. In addition, this year’s keynote speaker was Empowerment Coach Keith L. Brown. Mr. Brown filled the Howard T. Herber Middle School auditorium with positive energy and inspiration. See video below from the festivities. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139411 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139411 September Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139412 Thu, 02 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139412 New Faculty Ready to Begin ‘Unlocking Possibilities’ http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139409 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139409 Welcome New Teachers! The district is excited to welcome 18 new staff members for the 2021-2022 school year. At the end of August, the teachers participated in the district’s annual new teacher orientation in preparation for their new journey as members of the Malverne family. During the orientation, teachers learned district practices, initiatives, curriculum overview and expectations through a series of workshops. They also met with administrators and directors. Malverne’s new staff members include Stephanie Acierno, Alexa Adduci, Tatiana Arias, Danielle Ballard, Randie Renna-Bauman, Angela Bolletieri, Theresa Casesi, Jennifer Guismondi, Kelly McAuley, Laura Napolitano, Kristen Papillo, Amanda Reyes, Alissa Seiter, Samantha Storobinsky, Dominique Swain, Teianna Thackurdeen, Emily Valentino and Theresa Zuccarello. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139408 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139408 Message From the Superintendent Dr. Lorna R. Lewis – August 26 The Class of 2025 and 2028, our 9th and 6th graders, were on campus this week with their parents to officially kick off the start of the new school year. They are all eager to get involved in the many activities we have waiting for them. Their schedules are packed with a rigorous course of study and include just enough time to have lunch and meet their friends. This will be a year when awesome gets put into action around our schools. Our reopening plan will be posted on our website www.malverneschools.org and shared at the next board meeting. Last year we were successful in meeting the challenges of COVID. We had no interschool transmissions last year because of our safe practices. We learned a great deal and have used that knowledge to gear up for the year ahead. Our new Governor has supported our decision for indoor masks for all, regardless of vaccination status. She has also indicated the need for vaccinations or weekly testing. We will be having a regular weekly testing for COVID available to the public, as we did last year. We have also added the COVID vaccines to that schedule, monthly. The schedule and sign-up information are available on our website. Last year we asked you to fill out a health app each day to respond to several questions related to your child’s health before the start of the school day. This year, we are asking you to complete this app once before September 9th, the start of the school year. We will send the information out to you on September 1st. I ask that you make this a priority, as your child will not be able to begin the school day without the completion of the app. Our MHS field and track were open during school hours all last year. Now that we are on full return for all students, we are making greater use of these areas for outdoor classrooms. Therefore, we have closed the field and track use to the public during school hours, 7am-3pm, in the interest of safety for our children and staff. The Henry Street entrance will also be closed from 9am- 2:30pm as traffic during school hours posed a safety risk. September 11, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of that tragic day that changed our lives. We have special programs planned for our staff and children as we remember the many heroes of that day who marched into those burning towers, selflessly, to save the lives of others. This will be a day when we celebrate courage, heroism and the power of making a difference. Like the heroes we will all be reading about that day, we are all entering this school year with a badge of courage and choosing to make the best of what life has to offer. Our staff awaits the beautiful smiling faces of your children to lead them through a year of awesome. As always, my email is llewis@malverneschools.org, please do not hesitate to connect with me. #Together We Rise #GoMules http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139407 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139407 2021-2022 Pre-Kindergarten Fall Flyer http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139406 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139406 ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Is a Hit The district had great success with its Summer Theatre’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors,” as nearly 600 came out to watch the live performance. This unique outdoor production was held on the field behind the high school. This was the first time the district hosted an outdoor theater performance. With 25 cast members, “Little Shop of Horrors” featured the talent of current student performers, along with alumni and community members. The production was led by District Supervisor of Music, Fine Arts, and Family and Consumer Science Michael Messina, District Theater Director Dave Coonan, Music Director Ken Zagare and Business Manager Alyssa Sitler. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139451 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139451 Message From The Superintendent Dr. Lorna R. Lewis –August 17 Dear Parents/Guardians A warm welcome is being extended to you and your children as we anxiously await a full return to the school year. We have had a busy summer with a whole range of programs. Some of our students are now expert coders, and others impressive droners. Our ABC Academy is just wrapping up for the new Kindergarten Class of 2034 and they are eager to show what they have mastered. Similarly, the class of 2022 is getting ready for a common application boot camp next week, where they will hone their craft on those college essays, under the tutelage of our finest teachers. The Pride of Malverne had another successful band camp. Our summer theatre program production of Little Shop of Horrors brought the entire community together with an explosion of talent, getting us poised and ready to Unlock possibilities for another amazing school year. We triumphed over so much last year because we worked together, putting our children first. The results of our Advanced Placement program provided evidence of the hard work put forth by staff and students, even in the most difficult circumstances. Some of the subjects outperformed our highest expectations and towered over the results for Nassau County. We are grateful for the effort it took to finish strong, and we are ready to do the same this year. We are back fully K-12, with all intentions to remain so all year with safe practices. That means all students and staff will wear well-fitted masks while indoors and be mask optional outdoors. While we cannot mandate vaccinations, we are imploring all staff and students over the age of 12 to do so. I truly believe that we can fight this virus and return to normal interactions if we follow all of the recommendations of the CDC: masks and vaccinations. The greater the vaccination rate of our community, the more likely our return to normal. Following the guidelines of the CDC will allow us to remain open and avoid the quarantines we were subjected to last year. We will have the COVID testing truck here on September 8th and 9th for anyone wishing to take advantage of it. Details of our reopening plan will be presented at the Board of Education meeting on August 31st. Tomorrow is a special day for all students as they will get to find out their schedules in grades 6-12 and their classroom teachers in K-5. This day will be known as portal day. Our new student management system, Infinite Campus portal, will be open at 10 am for you to view this information. The elementary schools will be mailing their usual packets tomorrow but there is no need to wait. Just log on to the portal and get your class assignments. Our clerical and building and grounds staff have all been hard at work preparing for your return. The Malverne High School has a new roof and Robotics room, Howard T. Herber has new bathrooms, guidance suite and air-conditioned computing center. Davison also has new bathrooms and a new outdoor learning space. We did some work on the ceiling for the Downing gym as well. We have a delay in the start of the baseball field due to a shortage of supplies; however, we expect to break ground in August and be ready for the opening of the season in the spring. All classrooms are air conditioned, so we should be comfortable even on the warm, humid days. So much of what got us through last year was tied up in our collective spirit, patience, and flexibility. We do not know what the next variant of COVID will bring but I do know that this community will not vary in its commitment to Unlock Possibilities to lead our children to success. Enjoy the rest of the summer. Our staff awaits with the keys to unlock another exciting, purposeful, and fun year. I am so looking forward to welcoming my children home. In Gratitude, Lorna R. Lewis Lorna R. Lewis, Ed.D. Superintendent of School http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139450 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:00:00 GMT false139450 Little Shop of Horrors The Malverne Summer Theatre will be presenting its rendition of “Little Shop of Horrors” this Friday at 8 p.m. at no charge. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to witness this exciting production on the lawn behind Malverne High School. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139449 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139449 Charisma Fowler is going to be a nineth-grade student at Malverne Senior High School. She works hard to do her best across all subjects. In addition, she’s always on time and ready to work! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139689 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139689 Summer/Graduation Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139448 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139448 District Honors Outgoing Board Member The Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna R. Lewis recognized outgoing Board member Danielle Hopkins during the July Board of Education meeting. After serving the district for 16 years, Ms. Hopkins will not be returning for another term. She received a special plaque and flowers from the Board and administration commemorating her service. The district is thankful for her years of service and dedication to the district community and wishes her a happy and healthy next chapter. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139447 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139447 Students Earn Seal of Biliteracy Distinction The district is proud to announce that 15 student candidates were presented with the New York State Seal of Biliteracy. These students earned this distinction by acquiring enough credits in one or more languages. Through the efforts of district Chair of Foreign Language and ENL Yvonne Daza and department staff, these students were prepared to earn college credit in a world language and met a series of rigorous demands in all four language modalities. This includes speaking/listening, reading and writing, both in English, as well as Spanish or Italian. “We proudly say that these 15 candidates surpassed the requirements. Bilingual students, heritage language speakers, and world language speakers all make important contributions to a culturally responsive school system,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna Lewis. “They form part of the spectrum of our community and will no doubt go on to represent Malverne globally.” Congratulations to all students who earned this distinction. See names below. 1. Klarissa Allen 2. Alison Castillo Vásquez 3. Jacqueline Cruz 4. Tamia Downer 5. Marilin Flores Salinas 6. Kemberly Gómez 7. Merinés Hernández Rosario 8. Cristian Mejía 9. Nicole Muñoz Urbina 10. Jeremy Ramos 11. Karyme Ríos-Silvero 12. Amanda Varela 13. Sandra Varela 14. Gissell Vásquez Flores 15. Kamill Vásquez Flores http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139446 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139446 Superintendent/New BOE Members Sworn In Congratulations to new Board of Education members Nicole Henderson and Kathleen Nolan-Kasal who were sworn in to their new positions as trustees by District Clerk Lisa Ridley on July 1. Also sworn in at that time was Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna Lewis. The Board will hold its annual Reorganization Meeting on July 13 at 8pm to vote on their positions for the year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139445 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139445 Congratulations Graduates! The Class of 2021 participated in its Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 26. Here, you can view some photos from the evening. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139380 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139380 MWD Second Graders Move Up MWD second grade students are excited to be moving up to DAV for the next school year. View their moving up ceremony slideshow below. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139381 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139381 Letter From the Superintendent-June 25 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139425 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 21:00:00 GMT false139425 Downing School Donates to Ronald McDonald House MWD school Principal Mr. Edward Tallon, along with student council leaders Mrs. Amanda Correia and Mrs. Katie Smyth, were finally able make to donate $5,266 to the Ronald McDonald House after fundraising efforts for the campaign began prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The student body and staff participated in a variety of small activities to collect the funds, including a coin challenge for each class, face painting and selling sun bracelets, crayons and chocolates. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139379 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139379 DAV Spirit Week Celebration Students and staff of DAV school is having a blast during Spirit Week, as the celebration marks the last week of the 2020-2021 school year. With this, students and teachers have been wearing sunglasses, fun beach hats and some cool tie-dye outfits to ring in the summer season. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139378 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139378 Call for Auditions See the flyer for details on auditions scheduled for June 29 and 30. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139377 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139377 Downing Firefly Lesson Explore students of MWD school witnessed lights that shined in yellow, green and orange colors while learning about fireflies. For the lesson, they listened to the story “It’s A Firefly Night” and participated in firefly themed arts and crafts. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139376 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139376 Spirit Week at Downing MWD second grade students in Mrs. Robin Carucci’s class kicked off the last week of school by celebrating Spirit Week. With this, they wore cool shades in preparation of the summer season. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139375 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139375 Kindergartners Walk the Plank in Countdown Activity MWD school kindergartners started celebrating the end of the school year with an alphabet countdown activity. For the letter P, they transformed into pirates. Students wore pirate hats, walked the plank and went on a treasure hunt around the school. They also crafted their own ships by using foil as part of a STEM lesson. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139373 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:00:00 GMT false139373 Students Surprised With Frozen Treats DAV school fifth grade students received a surprise treat from volunteer firefighter Mr. Tommy Montemarano, who brought his Mini 3 Ice Cream Truck to the school during the fifth grade breakfast. Husband of Davison Avenue school fifth grade teacher Mrs. Stacey Montemarano, Mr. Montemarano and other firefighter volunteers handed out frozen treats to students. The Mini 3 Ice Cream Truck raises funds for children cancer patients. Davison Avenue principal Rachel Gross said, “we are so grateful to Mr. Montemarano for his commitment to giving back to the community and his generosity.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139374 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:00:00 GMT false139374 Fifth Graders Win Essay Contest DAV fifth grade students were honored at Malverne Village Hall by the American Legion Post 44 for winning the annual essay contest. Kaylee Williams, Leyla Montrose and Hencky Lee Jean-Paul were selected as the contest winners after submitting original pieces describing what the American Flag means to them. Kaylee earned first place, Leyla earned second place and Hencky earned third place. The students were gifted their own flag and received a certificate of recognition. As the first-place winner, Kaylee read her essay to the audience where she described how both her parents immigrated to the United States to follow the American dream. The district congratulates all three students on this amazing accomplishment. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139372 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139372 Track and Field Earn High Honors at Counties Congratulations to the high school spring track and field team, as many athletes earned high honors during the spring Nassau County championships. The girls 4x100 meter relay team of Jordyn Fevrier-Babb, Mikayla Johnson, Lola Olaniyan and Karen Sanon won the Nassau County championship. The boys 4x100 meter relay team of Deandre Blagrove, Sylvain Castin, Branden McLaughlin and Chyance Randell received All-County honors. In addition, Lola Olaniyan received All-County honors in the 200-meter race. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139371 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139371 Magic Show at DAV Fifth grade students at DAV school were dazzled by Magical Katrina during a morning assembly as part of their moving up celebrations. Virtual and in-person students logged on to watch an interactive show of magic and mystery. They were also taught how to wow their families with their very own at-home magic trick using a dollar bill and a quarter. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139370 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139370 Join Us to Celebrate Juneteenth See the flyer for detailed information on our celebration taking place Friday, June 18 beginning at 3pm. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139577 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139577 Outgoing BOE Members Honored At its June 8 board of education meeting, Malverne Union Free School District’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna R. Lewis recognized the two outgoing board of education members for their years of service to the school and community. Both Phyllis Tinsley and Danielle Hopkins will not be returning for another term after June 30, 2021. Tinsley served on the board for four years and Hopkins for a total of 16 years. Dr. Lewis presented Phyllis with a plaque thanking her for her years of service. Danielle was unable to attend and will formally receive her plaque during the July board of education meeting. 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Coach Dunn and Coach Susi lead the team to an 12-4 record on their way to winning the conference title. Congratulations to student athletes Isaac Augustin, Joseph Daly, Steven Daly, Justin De Las Cuevas, Gerardo Delligatti, Keondre Greene, Matthew McKeon, Parker Mercado, Matthew Merkel, Daniel Quaranto, Tyler Rouse, Devnarr Singh, Yadier Tavarez and Miles Tyson. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139574 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139574 Retirees Recognized At its June 8 board of education meeting, the district honored two long-time teachers who are retiring at the conclusion of this school year. After a few words from their building principal, the board of education and administration presented each of them with a plaque honoring their many years of dedication and commitment to the students. The district congratulates Barbara Kimball from Davison Avenue School and Loredonna Hennessy from Howard T. Herber Middle School. 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The district is proud to congratulate Deandre Blagrove who was named All-County at the Nassau County Track and Field Championships at Cold Spring Harbor High School. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139572 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139572 Varsity Baseball Senior Day The Malverne Senior High School hosted its senior day for the varsity baseball program. Thank you to the senior class of Isaac Augustin, Joseph Daly, Gerardo Delligatti, Devnarr Singh and Miles Tyson for all your dedication and hard work over the past four years. Best of luck in your future endeavors! Mules are 9-2 on the season with four games left. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139571 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:00:00 GMT false139571 Students Witness Lifecycle of Butterflies Students at DAV and MWD schools have been learning about the lifecycle of butterflies and got to participate with their own caterpillars this year. They were able to see their caterpillars go through metamorphosis and change into beautiful butterflies. The lesson concluded with students releasing their butterflies and watching them fly. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139570 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139570 Senior Student Selected as Best Young Artist The district is proud to announce that Malverne Senior High School 12th grader Elijah Croom was selected by the Heckscher Museum of art as a winner of the Long Island’s Best Young Artists. This annual exhibition features extraordinary works of art created by Long Island high school students. With 331 submissions from young artists across 56 high schools in Nassau and Suffolk counties, 83 works selected were selected by a jury. His work, “Sky’s Beauty,” is on display at the Heckscher Museum, as the show will be open to the public virtually and in-person until May 23. All of the exhibition’s components, including artist statements written by each student, images of artwork from the museum’s exhibitions that inspired students, and videos about selected artwork, will be available. The district applauds Elijah on his wonderful accomplishment. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139555 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139555 Malverne High School Honors Senior Athletes Malverne High School honored their senior student athletes on Friday, April 16th. Thank you for all your dedication and commitment to the Varsity Cheerleading and Football programs over the past four years. You will be greatly missed next year and we wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors. Varsity Senior Cheerleaders: 1. Jhaylin Montas 2. Jazelle Richards 3. Karyme Rios-Silvero 4. Amber Rodriquez Varsity Senior Football Players: 1. #9 Christopher Saul 2. #66 Mailk Teachey 3. #71 Christian Cowan 4. #1 Miles Tyson 5. #4 Michael Warren Jr. 6. #77 Gerardo Delligatti http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139491 Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:00:00 GMT false139491 Boys Varsity Soccer Team Qualifies for Nassau County Class B Playoffs Congratulations to the Boys Varsity soccer team are qualifying for the Nassau County Class B playoffs. The mules defeated Cold Spring Harbor High School 3-1 to advance to the Nassau County Semi-Finals against Carle Place High School on Wednesday, April 21st. One Team One Goal. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139492 Sat, 05 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139492 Athletic Director Named Certified Athletic Administrator The district is proud to announce that Michael Pelan, the director of physical education, health and athletics, was recognized by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association as a Certified Athletic Administrator. This distinction recognizes individuals who demonstrate the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscholastic athletic administration. Pelan is one of an elite group of interscholastic athletic administrators nationwide to attain this level of professionalism. The voluntary certification process included a thorough evaluation of the candidate's educational background, experience and professional contributions, as well as a rigorous, comprehensive written examination. The Nesconset resident has been working for the Malverne Union Free School District since 2007, where he started as a physical education teacher. From there, he was the dean at Howard T. Herber Middle School in 2015 and then became the district’s athletic director in 2016. Throughout the years, he also coached many teams, including the high school girls varsity volleyball, girls JV volleyball, girls varsity basketball, boys JV baseball and Howard T. Herber’s boys middle school basketball teams. Pelan earned his Bachelor of Arts in business management from Molloy College and then earned his Master of Arts in physical education from Adelphi University. In addition to his education, Pelan also earned his Educational Administration Certificate from The College of Saint Rose. He also holds several other certifications, including First Aid and CPR/AED, NFHS – Concussion, and DASA. His New York State certifications include School Building Leader, School District Leader and Physical Education. He is a member of many organizations, including New York State United Teacher, American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, New York State Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Basketball Coaches Association of New York and National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. The district applauds his accomplishment and is proud of the dedication he devotes to his position. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139569 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139569 Students Celebrate Postgraduate Plans The high school hosted its “Reimagined” Post-Graduation Plans Decision Day, which was a huge success. Students wore attire from their future college, university, technical program, union, branch of military and one student wore a personalized mask that represented his job. Staff brought out their college gear as well, proudly sporting vintage styles while others promoted mom/dad of college student accessories. The school also gifted each senior delicious cupcakes that were provided by Malverne Bakery. The district is very proud of these students and wish them best of luck in their future endeavors. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139568 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139568 Field Day at Davison Students at Davison Avenue celebrated their school spirit — in person and from home — during the district’s first half in-person, half virtual field day on May 21. In-person learners rotated through three sets of activities which included classic field day races with inflatables, a music and movement session, and an indoor virtual field day experience. Remote students enjoyed a team pride art session, interactive brain boosting activities with their teachers, and the same virtual field day menu experience as the in-person learners. The day was filled with excitement and school spirit from all participants. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139567 Wed, 26 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139567 Senior Day for Softball Thank you to our senior Varsity Softball players Gianna McKeever, Dana Vilardi, Amber Rodriquez, Jhaylin Montas, Julicia Thompson, Victoria DiFonzo and Nalyhannah Metellus for all your dedication and hard work over the past four years. Best of luck in your future endeavors! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139566 Mon, 24 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139566 Chorus Students Perform ‘The Color Purple’ The district’s department of music and fine arts is very excited to debut its latest recording, which features the Malverne High School’s Chorus performing “The Color Purple.” Along with 45 students, professional actor/singer Jordan Tyson also appeared in the virtual performance. Jordan is a Class of 2015 graduate and continues to stay connected to current choral students. She has expressed that she’s grateful for what the Malverne High School music program provided for her. Jordan serves as an inspiration, an invaluable resource and role model for young singers within the schools. The district would like to say thank you to Mr. Ken Zagare for putting this all together. See the video below to enjoy “The Color Purple” performance. https://youtu.be/OsXmrVLdjk8 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139565 Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139565 Recycled Bags Project MWD students in Ms. Stella Crawford’s and Mrs. Christina Daly’s classes participated in a recycled bags project after reading “One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia.” Isatou Ceesay changed her world by teaching women to crochet plarn (plastic yarn) that was made from plastic bags and transformed into purses and reusable bags. The students were inspired by her work and made their own plastic weavings. Ms. Crawford’s class extended the activity further by creating other things out of plastic bags they found at home, including a kite, a bird, an envelope pouch, and a cool jellyfish. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139564 Thu, 20 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139564 Tie Dye Experiment MWD first grade students had fun learning about the reaction of hot water to food coloring, which also is a water base. For the experiment, students watched the jelly beans’ colors intertwin and form tie dyed impressions in the water. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139563 Wed, 19 May 2021 17:00:00 GMT false139563 Budget Vote and Election Results Budget and all propositions have passed. Presupuesto y todas las propuestas han pasado. Congratulations to Nicole Henderson and Kathleen Nolan-Kasal. Felicitaciones Nicole Henderson y Kathleen Nolan-Kasal http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139562 Tue, 18 May 2021 06:00:00 GMT false139562 K - 12 Virtual Art Exhibit Dear Malverne School District: As we Celebrate the Arts in our schools, please enjoy this collection of outstanding work by our talented art students. The young artists featured in the District K - 12 Virtual Art Exhibit were carefully selected to have their work shared as a part of this year’s presentation. Next year, we will be going back to our in-person full District Art Exhibit that will feature every young artist in grades K – 12. Please click on the link below and then choose your child’s grade / program: http://www.malverneschools.org/departments/art_show_2021 Let’s Celebrate the Arts by thanking our fantastic Art teachers and enjoying the wonderful art work created by our talented Malverne students!! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139561 Tue, 18 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139561 BOE Celebrates Class of 2021 Academic Leaders It was a special night at the district’s May Board of Education meeting, as board members and administrators honored 23 Malverne High School seniors as Academic Leaders for the Class of 2021. The district applauds these students on this wonderful accomplishment and looks forward to watching them lead their class at this year’s graduation ceremony. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139560 Thu, 13 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139560 Budget Vote & Trustee Election - May 18, 2021 Click here to view the Budget Information page http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139559 Thu, 13 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139559 May 2021 Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139557 Fri, 07 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139557 Les Misérables The district’s theater group is continuing its musical “movies” this year with the Malverne Senior High School’s rendition of “Les Misérables.” The production was filmed in the school auditorium and is scheduled to air 7 p.m. on May 14 and May 15. Streaming tickets are available now. See trailer and ticket links below. Trailer: https://youtu.be/7vCvd8vZxm0 Tickets: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/51564 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139558 Fri, 07 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139558 Downing Students Channel Their Inner Jedi MWD school students are not in a galaxy far far away but that didn’t stop them from participating in fun activities for May the Fourth Be With You Day. The annual informal commemorative day celebrates George Lucas’ “Star Wars” franchise. Students in Ms. Cristina DaCosta’s class and Mrs. Marjorie Monahan’s class wore “May the 4th Be With You” hats and crafted Yoda-themed artwork. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139556 Thu, 06 May 2021 19:00:00 GMT false139556 Superhero Day! The hallways and classrooms of Davison Avenue Intermediate School featured students and staff dressed in capes and eye masks as students participated in a Comic-Con activity and celebrated Superhero Day. Students dressed up as their favorite superhero and also channeled their inner superhero by learning to draw for the school’s very own Comic-Con. The Comic-Con activity was hosted by the Davison Avenue PTA. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139554 Tue, 04 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139554 Students Take a Virtual Adventure to the Long Island Aquarium Ms. Jennifer Tumminello’s class at Malverne’s Maurice W. Downing School logged into a virtual field trip to the Long Island Aquarium to participate in a session about frogs and toads. They studied the amphibians after reading “Frog and Toad” in reading street and studying life cycles. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139553 Mon, 03 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139553 Virtual Breakout Buddies! First grade virtual students from MWD school and fourth grade virtual students from Davison school are staying connected by becoming Breakout Buddies. With guidance from teachers Ms. Katie Pawlowski, Ms. Katie Smyth, Ms. Lindsay Beaumont and Ms. Jessica Wigdzinski, students meet bi-weekly to collaborate together and form friendships over Webex. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139552 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:00:00 GMT false139552 Downing Honors Autism Awareness Month Ms. Cristina DaCosta’s class at MWD school spread awareness for autism by making puzzle shaped crayons and selling them as a fundraiser for Autism Awareness Month. They raised $600 for the Autism Speaks Foundation. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139551 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139551 Budget 2021 Newsletter/ Presupuesto 2021 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139549 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139549 Students Learn How to Make Clean Water Mrs. Cristina Daly’s class at MWD read Susan Verde’s book “The Water Princess” and learned how many people around the world lack access to clean and safe drinking water. The story is about a girl named Princess Gie Gie who had to walk far distances every day to retrieve water and also had to boil the water to make it clean. The class thought of other ways to make water clean, such as using old water bottles to make water filters, and experimented with gravel, rocks and coffee to determine which would clean dirty water best. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139550 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139550 Students Soar While Learning About Wind MWD students in Mrs. Nicole Pellegrino’s class reached for the sky while learning about different aspects of wind. For the lesson, they ventured outside and participated in an exciting activity where they mastered how to fly a kite. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139548 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139548 Rain Clouds Lesson MWD students in Mrs. Christina Daly's class were hands on during a lesson about rain clouds. While learning about the topic, they used shaving cream and blue food coloring to create rain clouds themselves. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139547 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139547 Earth Day! Students at DAV and MWD schools celebrated Earth Day through a variety of activities. First graders at Downing learned about caring for the Earth and made a promise to take better care of it. Meanwhile, Davison students discussed ways they can be more helpful to the planet. They also went on an “Earth adventure” by watching videos, reading a book, drawing and participating in GoNoodle. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139546 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139546 I Spy Spring First grade students at MWD school are learning to describe attributes of the spring season through a writing assignment. Using these attributes, students include them in sentence and then begin to develop paragraphs. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139496 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139496 Students Virtually Welcome Village Mayor MWD students had the wonderful opportunity to welcome Village of Malverne Mayor Keith M. Corbett as a virtual guest reader. They were very excited to “meet” Mayor Corbett and enjoyed listening to his reading of Tedd Arnold’s “Fly Guy and the Alienzz.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139495 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139495 Undefeated Season for the JV Football Team The JV Football team completed an undefeated 6-0 season by defeating Oyster Bay High School 38-0 on Monday, April 19th. Congratulations to all the student athletes and coaches for an unbelievable season in which the defense posted five shutouts and only gave up eight points in six game. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139493 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139493 Class of 2021 Top Students Honored The district was in high spirits during its April board of education meeting, as board members and administrators honored Senior High School seniors Ronaldo Atiencia as the valedictorian and Gabriel Ciccarello as the salutatorian for the Class of 2021. Ronaldo has a GPA 105.01 and will be graduating with an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors with Mastery in Math and Science. In addition, he is a recipient of an AP Scholar with Distinction certificate. Ronaldo was a member of many organizations and clubs, including the National Honor Society, the high school Marching Band, Varsity Scholars Club, Vex/First Robotics Club and high school Media Club. He was also team captain of the boys varsity soccer team and a mentor for the Summer Soccer Clinic. With a love for math and science, Ronaldo plans to attend Columbia University in the fall to major in chemical engineering. Gabriel will be graduating with a 104.67 GPA and an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors with Mastery in Math and Science. He’s accomplished many things during his time at Malverne, including being named an AP Scholar with Distinction. Gabriel was also a member of the Varsity Scholars Club, the National Honor Society and the high school Media Club. With a passion for helping others, Gabriel is very involved in his local church and is an avid community service advocate. He plans to attend Liberty University in the fall. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139494 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139494 Downing Takes Learning Outdoors MWD students are utilizing its new outdoor garden classroom by exploring what has grown and participating in a rock coloring assignment. The PTA kicked off an outdoor classroom in the garden area for students to explore and learn in the fresh air with their teachers. The garden classroom consists of a custom TREX platform deck, tables with benches, Leland cypress privacy trees, free-standing paint and chalk boards, potting table and more. Students will use them when it is their turn to explore the garden area for the week. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139490 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139490 Holi Celebration! DAV Avenue school hosted an informative assembly about the holiday Holi. Students learned about the popular Hindu festival and were educated on the symbolic dance moves that honor the celebration. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139489 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139489 Adapting to Change: K-12 Parent Academy Click on flyer for more detailed information. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139488 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139488 Athlete Named All-Long Island in Newsday Congratulations to senior Michael Warren Jr. for being named Newsday’s All-Long Island Boys Basketball Team. Michael averaged 28.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists a game. He had 38 points and seven assists against a strong Center Moriches squad and was a key piece of two Nassau championship teams over five seasons. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139487 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139487 Girls Volleyball Seniors Celebrated The Senior High School varsity Girls Volleyball team paid tribute to their seniors, as they played their final match on April 10. Thank you to Kaylah Louis, Gianna McKeever, Nalyhannah Metellus, Samantha St. Juste and Dana Vilardi for all your hard work and dedication to the Malverne Volleyball program over the past four years. The district wishes each of you the best of luck in the future. You will all will be greatly missed. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139486 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139486 Students Selected for All-County Art Exhibit The district is proud to announce that 15 students have been named All-County artists for the Art Supervisors Association’s 2021 Nassau All-County Virtual Art Exhibit. The artwork of those students selected will be on virtual display through the association’s website until June 30. Michael Messina, district chairperson of music, fine arts and family & consumer science, congratulates the students, their parents and teachers. “Special thanks to our art teachers, Nick Alleva, Stacey Clayton, Ricki Ebbets, Jessica McMilleon and Maura Savas-Minor,” he added. To view their work, visit https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/5370346/malverne-all-county-art-exhibit. All-County Artist: Harley Zawistowski, K Maya Verost, 4 Erika Daly, 5 Ayotunde Adeniyi, 7 Sophia Salerno, 7 Tyler Sy, 7 Jenna Collins, 9 Matthew DaCosta, 10 Ayana Delise, 11 Jeffrey Enwere, 11 Naiya McKenzie, 11 Tracey Pierresaint, 11 Linda Johnson, 12 Dana Vilardi, 12 Amaya Poole, 12 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139485 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139485 Positive Outlook MWD school’s virtual first grade classes teamed up to read Matt de la Peña’s book “Last Stop on Market Street.” Students learned an important lesson about having a positive outlook on life after studying the character’s actions, thoughts and words. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139484 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:01:00 GMT false139484 Spring is in the Air! MWD students have stepped into spring by crafting spring themed artwork. They have put together a variety of designs, which include flowers and butterflies. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139483 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139483 Best Communities for Music Education The district has again been recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation as one of the Best Communities for Music Education. This is the eighth consecutive year the district has achieved this title. Malverne is one of 686 districts across the nation to receive this honor, which recognizes the outstanding efforts of teachers, parents, administrators and community members to ensure all students are offered exceptional music education in their curriculum. The NAMM Foundation evaluates schools and districts based on their funding, highly qualified music teachers, commitment to high music standards, community support, and participation and access to music instruction. “Many thanks to our Board of Education, central and building administration, parents, students and community members,” said Chairperson of Music, Fine Arts and Family & Consumer Science Michael Messina. “Great job music teachers.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139482 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139482 Legal Notice – May 2021 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139481 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139481 Students Work Together for Pizza Night The MWD PTA organized a night of virtual fun with students and their families, as they made their very own pizza pies. The PTA coordinated pizza kits that were picked up by student families, and through Zoom, participants worked together to craft their perfect pizza pie. The night also consisted of games, dancing and other fun activities. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139480 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139480 March 23, 2021 Budget Meeting @ 7pm ( MPAC Building ) http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139479 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139479 Students Have Virtual Discussion With Superintendent DAV School’s fifth grade Special Forces, led by Ms. Martine Laventure, had the wonderful opportunity to meet virtually with District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna Lewis. Each student prepared questions and asked her one at a time. She told them about her life, what inspires her and what it is like to be a superintendent. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139478 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT false139478 Students Enjoy a Lucky Day The color green filled the hallways of DAV and MWD schools, as students and staff celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. Both in-person and virtual students and staff wore attire that consisted of green or rainbow colors to honor the day. In addition, they also participated in St. Patrick’s Day-themed activities, including arts and crafts, constructing leprechaun traps, “I am lucky because” writing prompts and more. As part of the day, DAV students and staff worked together and created a rainbow on the building’s fence by using colorful ribbons. The school also sent ribbons to virtual families so that they could have the opportunity to stop by and tie their ribbons to the rainbow. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138989 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT false138989 Students Jump Into Spring With ‘One Duck Stuck’ Students in Mrs. Gina Rosalia’s kindergarten class at MWD school got in the spirit of spring by reading Phyllis Root’s “One Duck Stuck.” For the lesson, students learned about story elements such as character, setting, problem and solution. The culminating activity also included students creating their own ducks out of paper plates and paint. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138988 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT false138988 Students Earn Points Through Drawing MWD first grade virtual classes earned their Dojo point rewards during a directed drawing activity. For the fun-filled lesson, students artistically crafted colorful lollipop creations. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138987 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT false138987 Students Transform Into Scientists MWD students in Mrs. Bridget Jelovcic’s first grade class turned into scientists by crafting homemade Play-Doh. This activity was part of a lesson about mixtures and reactions in different matter. They took marshmallow peeps, added Crisco and flour and then Mrs. Jelovcic microwaved the three ingredients together. After the cooling process, students were able to combine ingredients to make Play-Doh. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138985 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT false138985 Board Election Information http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138986 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT false138986 Students Celebrate African American Inventors DAV school students in Mrs. Kathy Riviero’s class celebrated Black History Month by reading about African American inventors who changed the world. One of her students, Kamdibe Emeagwali, has an uncle who is on the cover of the book. Philip Emeagwali is a Nigerian computer scientist who won the 1989 Gordon Bell Prize for price-performance in high-performance computing applications, in an oil reservoir calculation using a novel mathematical formulation and implementation. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138983 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT false138983 Students Study Work of Historical Artist MWD students in Mrs. Crawford and Mrs. Daly’s class participated in a study of the American Painter Jacob Lawrence in honor of Black History Month. The work and their study was outstanding. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138984 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT false138984 Students Celebrate Healthy Teeth Students in Mrs. Katie Smyth’s, Mrs. Katie Pawlowski’s and Mrs. Christina Daly’s classes at MWD school participated in activities that honored National Children’s Dental Health Month for the month of February. They learned what choices they can make to keep their teeth healthy. In addition, they developed an experiment to see the effects of different liquids on teeth and crafted healthy smile artwork. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138982 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT false138982 Fraction Superstars! DAV students in Ms. Schwartz’s class became fraction superstars after acing their fraction test. They were given a surprise pizza party, where they each ate one-eighth of a delicious pizza pie. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138981 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT false138981 Malverne Celebrates 100 Days of School Students from MWD and DAV schools were all smiles while celebrating the district’s 100th day of school. Students in both buildings participated in 100th day-themed activities to honor the day. At MWD, virtual students had a blast celebrating 100 days of school by sporting “I’m 100 Days Brighter” hats and dressing as 100-year-olds. In-person students also dressed as 100-year-olds, participated in STEM activities and other fun classroom activities geared toward counting to 100. At DAV, third graders celebrated the 100th day of school through a crafty activity. Each student was a assigned a number between one and 100 and then was tasked to create a piece of art with that number. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138980 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT false138980 Student Artwork Pays Homage to Black History Month MWD school students united to honor Black History Month. As an assignment, second graders crafted artwork to culminate the monthlong celebrations. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138979 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:30:00 GMT false138979 Honoring Legendary Figures Through Virtual Production The district has brought K-12 Learning Experience to its schools and community through a virtual presentation of Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect’s “Letters from Anne & Martin.” This production, led by The Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect, honors both Black History Month and Women’s History Month by combining the iconic voices of Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Both Frank and Dr. King were born in 1929 yet represent drastically different times and cultures. The actors who portrayed these figures also delivered the important messages of their hopes and plans for a peaceful and unified world. In addition to this, Davison Avenue Intermediate School hosted a virtual assembly, where author Nancy Churnin shared her message of hope and love through her book, “Martin and Anne: The Kindred Spirits of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Anne Frank.” The assembly was part of the district’s K-12 immersive cultural learning experience. To watch the inspiring “Letters from Anne & Martin” production, visit MalverneSchoolsLive.com. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138978 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT false138978 Boys Basketball Seniors Recognized for Hard Work The Senior High School varsity boys basketball program recently honored its senior class during a home game against Friends Academy. James Ackies III, De’Andre Cox, Ferrick Robertson and Michael Warren Jr. will be greatly missed next year. Thank you for all your hard work, commitment and dedication over the past six years in the program. The district wishes all of you great success in your future endeavors. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138977 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT false138977 Virtual Live Theatrical Performance: Letters from Anne and Martin - March 2 On the evening of 3/2, the District will be hosting a virtual live theatrical performance on the Malverne UFSD Live You Tube channel titled Letters from Anne and Martin. Letters from Anne and Martin is a unique production that combines the iconic voices of Anne Frank and Martin Luther King, Jr., both of whom were born in 1929 yet seemingly represented drastically different times and cultures. Developed from excerpts from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl and Dr. King's "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," this piece evokes the important messages from these legendary figures as they write of their hopes and plans for a peaceful and unified world (Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect USA). This performance aligns with our K-12 unit of study where students are exploring Martin and Anne: The Kindred Spirits of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Anne Frank by Nancy Churnin. Teachers have been given resources to develop lessons that include learning about the Holocaust and the Civil Rights movement while discussing how it is only through the triumph of the human spirit that we can hope to rise above the social justice issues facing any period in history. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139477 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT false139477 Malverne ‘Rises Together’ for Black History Month The Senior High School’s Black Studies World Cultures Club presented the Black History Month Celebration, “Together We Rise,” through the district’s YouTube channel. Club members and its liaison and coordinator Donna Bailey, who is also a high school counselor, coordinated the production for the livestream. The video featured a variety of performances from high school students and a performance from Howard T. Herber Middle School’s Harmony Club Dancers. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna Lewis and staff members also reflected on what Black History Month means to them. In addition, Mr. Gilbert Bayonne, Esq., was the keynote speaker and shared his story on his journey to success. Mr. Bayonne is an attorney and founder of The Bayonne Firm in Harlem. He also played soccer professionally and attributes his passion for sports as his vehicle to his success. To watch the full video, visit Malverneschoolslive.com. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139476 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139476 Senior Cheerleaders Honored for Dedication The Senior High School varsity cheerleading program celebrated its seniors Jhaylin Montas, Karyme Rios-Silvero and Amber Rodriquez. These student-athletes have elevated the district’s competitive cheerleading program and will be greatly missed next year. The district wishes them the best of luck in their future endeavors and in their final competition tomorrow at Cold Spring Harbor High School. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139472 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:30:00 GMT false139472 Students Joined Together for Annual Fundraiser DAV school’s Special Forces hosted its annual fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Students and staff wore red and donated a $1 to the cause, which raised a total of $240. The donation was made in honor of the school’s very own heart warrior third grader Aidan Crowley. The school’s podcast, “Report to the Principal’s Office,” also honors Aidan by dedicating it’s second episode to his remarkable story. To learn more about Aidan’s journey, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1635541. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139471 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139471 Kindergarten Registration Opens March 1 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139475 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139475 Girls Basketball Senior Athletes Lauded The Senior High School varsity girls basketball program recently held its senior night to honor its graduating student athletes. Thank you to Aliyah Alston, Nalyhannah Metellus, Nevaeh Valcin and Dana Vilardi for all your hard work, dedication and commitment to the basketball program over the past four years. The district wishes all of you the best of luck with your future endeavors. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139473 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:30:00 GMT false139473 Second Graders Create Winter Wonderland Mrs. Cindi Thorp’s second grade students at MWD school channeled mother nature, as they learned about snow. For the lesson, they created their own snow globes to manifest a winter wonderland. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139470 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139470 Black History Month Celebration Please tune into Malverne Schools Live tonight @ 7pm for MHS’s Black Studies World Cultures Club - Black History Month Celebration http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139474 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139474 Student Athlete Clinches 1,000 Points The district’s athletic department is proud to announce that boys basketball varsity senior Michael Warren Jr. scored his 1,000 point of his career against Carle Place High School. Michael became the ninth student athlete to accomplish this milestone in school history for the boys basketball program. The district congratulations Michael, his family, teammates and coaches on achieving this milestone. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139469 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:00:00 GMT false139469 Students Indulge the Senses in Hands-on Activity MWD students in Ms. Cristina DaCosta’s class participated in a fun, hands-on activity where they played in sensory bins filled with Valentine’s Day inspired goodies. The activity challenges students to explore the world around them by using their senses, such as touch, sight and sound. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139467 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139467 DAV Helps Craft Malverne-Themed Doughnut Ms. Rachel Gross and Ms. Martine Laventure of DAV school went on a secret mission, where they were invited to Doughology in Babylon for a private tour of the kitchen and doughnut-making process. They learned about doughnut decorating and helped design a Malverne doughnut that was available for purchase at Doughology’s Lynbrook location during the Valentine’s Day weekend. With COVID-19 precautions still in place, the schools haven’t been able to incorporate field trips into the learning experience, but this virtual tour allowed the students to explore a local business from the comfort and safety of the classroom. DAV is so thankful that Doughology offered access to film this virtual field trip for all students to view in class. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139468 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139468 Students Virtually Welcome Broadway Star MWD students had the wonderful opportunity to welcome Broadway actress Lori Ann Strunk as a virtual guest reader. Ms. Strunk is known for her roles of Amneris in Elton John's “Aida,” Sandy in “Grease,” Sheila in “Hair” and more. Since 2007, she has been mentoring and helping others achieve their musical dreams at her music school Center Stage Music Studios in Sanatoga, Pennsylvania. Downing students were very excited to virtually meet Ms. Strunk and enjoyed listening to her reading of LaChanze’s “Little Diva.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139466 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT false139466 School District to Livestream ‘Guys and Dolls JR.’ Howard T. Herber Middle School theater group took the limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic with a creative approach by producing a musical “movie” this year instead of a live production. For this reimagined online theatrical experience, students will present a rendition of “Guys and Dolls JR.” The livestream will take place at 7 p.m. on Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. For tickets, click here: showtix4u.com/event-details/45245. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139465 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139465 March 2021 Newsletter -Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139457 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139457 Davison Students Create Sweet Treats DAV school students and their families filled their homes with sweet treats, as the school’s PTA hosted a virtual Makers Meet Up in time for Valentine’s Day. PTA volunteers bundled and distributed kits to participating students. For the activity, students learned how to make chocolate dipped wafers decorated with sprinkles. After following the steps, they showcased their masterpieces for all to see. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139464 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139464 Arctic Habitat Transforms Downing Class Mrs. Nicole Pellegrino’s class at MWD school learned about the arctic habitat and all the different animals that inhabit the land. They crafted snow and replicas of the animals by using tissue paper and then compiled their creations in a wintery display. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139463 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139463 Demonstrating a Strong Commitment to Heart Health DAV school honored Heart Health Month by raising awareness and funds for the American Heart Association. While making their donations, students received a bracelet that was provided by third grade heart warrior Aidan Crowley. The school’s podcast, “Report to the Principal’s Office,” also honors Aidan by dedicating it’s second episode to his remarkable story. To learn more about Aidan’s remarkable story, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1635541. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139462 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139462 Students Capitalize on Malverne Mel Contest DAV and MWD students participated in the Village of Malverne’s annual Groundhog Day Poster Contest, with the mission to replicate Malverne Mel. The Malverne School District congratulates winners Ariana Chinchilla and Gabriella Bohringer of Davison; and Michael Agimoh, Alma Arun and Shiloh Demonstenses of Downing. They each received a certificate and gift card to Malverne Scoops and Angelo’s Pizza. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139461 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139461 Downing Welcomes ‘Wicked’ Guest Reader MWD school second grade students in Mrs. Amy Herman’s virtual class recently had the exciting opportunity to welcome Broadway’s “Wicked” star Terra Arrington as a guest reader. Ms. Arrington met students virtually and read Kerry Lyn Sparrow’s “The Couch Potato.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139460 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139460 Girls Basketball Kicks Off Season The Malverne Senior High School’s girls basketball team hosted the first game of the season on Feb. 11 against Cold Spring Harbor High School. We wish them the best of luck this season. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139459 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139459 Boys Bowling Team Reigns as Conference Champions The district is proud to congratulate the Malverne Senior High School boys varsity bowling team and Coach Biscardi on conquering the 2021 Nassau Conference VIII championship title. Bowling teams were permitted to start their seasons on Jan. 4, as they are considered low/moderate-risk sports. The district is very proud of the team’s outstanding efforts to persevere during this unprecedented time. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139456 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 GMT false139456 Davison Celebrates Black History Month with Read Aloud District Director of Special Education Mrs. Meredyth Martini inspired DAV school students with a read aloud of Chris Barton’s “What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan,” as a way to commemorate Black History Month. Mrs. Martini shared Ms. Jordan’s story of perseverance, determination and her lifelong mission of fighting for social justice and equality. Through the DAV Black History Month Bookshelf, the students are learning about African Americans who have made an impact in the world while overcoming challenges. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139455 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139455 Students Honor the Year of the Ox! Lunar New Year was in full swing at MWD and DAV schools, as both buildings celebrated the Year of the Ox with exciting activities. MWD students learned so much about the holiday by participating in a Lunar New Year trivia game. In addition, school Principal Edward Tallon lead the way in the traditional dragon parade throughout the building. Meanwhile at DAV school, third graders indulged their minds with the architecture, geography and culture of China. They also celebrated the Lunar New Year by crafting lanterns, learning how to use chopsticks and receiving lucky Chinese candy. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139458 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139458 Students Craft Gratitude Hearts MWD school students in Mrs. Bridget Jelovcic’s first grade class put their creative skills to the test by crafting gratitude hearts. This exercise is part of the school’s culminating celebration for Kindness Month. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139454 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139454 District Celebrates Tenure Recipients The district’s Board of Education and administration had the honor of presenting a certificate of tenure to two staff members during its February meeting. The board awarded MWD school explore teacher Ms. Melissa Vadala and DAV school reading teacher Ms. Rebecca O’Reilly with certificates of recognition. Both staff members were lauded by their school’s respective principals for exhibiting hard work and dedication to their positions. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139224 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139224 Students Read by a Virtual Fire Remote learners at MWD school participated in a fun winter activity, where they cozied up by the virtual fire with a book. The featured book for the activity was E.B. White’s “Stuart Little.” Students learned that as good readers, it’s important to mentally visualize a movie or scene when reading to help with comprehension. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139223 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139223 Guys & Dolls, Jr. - Performance & Ticket Info http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139222 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139222 Sports Kick Off This Week Sports began this week at the high school and middle school. The high school is running bowling and winter track, and kicked off girls basketball, boys basketball and cheerleading. Girls basketball started this week at the middle school. All home games for boys and girls basketball will be livestreamed at the high school, and bowling will be played at RVC Lanes. Track has one virtual meet and one live meet. All live meets are away. We want to again emphasize that the health and safety of our students, staff, parents and community is always our utmost concern. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139221 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139221 Davison Launches First Ever Podcast! DAV School is excited to announce that they have launched their very first podcast called Report to the Principal’s Office. This podcast is a new and innovative way to connect virtually and will feature chats between school Principal Ms. Rachel Gross and various students and staff from the school. Listen to episode one to meet Judge, a fourth grader with a beautiful message of hope. New episodes are expected to be released each week. Check out the podcast site here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1635541 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139220 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139220 Davison Students Become Teachers of the Day DAV school Special Forces took a virtual adventure to MWD school to read stories to the students and be teacher for the day. This annual tradition is usually done in person; however due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the activity was carried out virtually. With that, the school created a clickable PDF where Downing students can click on each Special Forces member’s photo and a video of them reading a story will pop up. This was a creative way for Special Forces to keep the tradition going and give back to the Downing school. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139219 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139219 Students Get Crafty for Thematic Unit on Mittens MWD school kindergartners in Mrs. Alina Janosel’s and Mrs. Liz Paolillo’s class listened to a thematic unit on mittens. The stories that were included in the lesson were Jan Brett’s “The Mitten” and Steven Kellogg’s “The Missing Mitten Mystery.” As part of the activity, they created a step lesson to craft a clothesline with hanging mittens. The students used string, sticks, playdoh and paper mittens to create the scene. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139218 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139218 Town Hall Meeting Discusses Journey Back Into Buildings Malverne School District administration and members of the Board of Education hosted a virtual K-12 Town Hall Meeting. The meeting provided an in-depth discussion on how the district has successfully transformed its curriculum due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes accomplishing engaging K-12 instruction, implementing health and safety procedures/protocols, minimal school closings, new technology programs to further enhance instruction, ongoing parent engagement and reimagined food service for all students. In addition, administration and Board members also provided steps being taken to ensure safety within the schools and updates on clubs, extracurricular activities and sports. Considerations for full reopening were also highlighted during the meeting, as they provide potential steps that may be taken to reopen buildings. To watch the video, visit www.malverneschoolslive.com. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139217 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139217 Davison Pizza Party Goes Virtual The smell of baked crust and melted cheese filled many homes within the district, as Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s PTA hosted a virtual pizza party. Students picked up pizza kits which included dough, sauce and cheese. Right before dinner time, they logged on their devices to virtually assemble the pizzas together. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139216 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139216 Downing Students Make it Snow The winter season is in full swing in Mrs. Amanda Correia’s and Mrs. Jenn Eisenberg’s first grade class at MWD school, as students learned about snow. While taking in these facts, they also wrote paragraphs on the lesson with their planning page. In addition, students followed up with a culminating activity by making fake snow in class. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139215 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139215 Annika Duhaney Featured in Newsday Malverne High School’s Annika Duhaney is one of these 24 young women featured in this Newsday clip. We are all very proud of her participation in this: Newsday asked girls what they think President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris can do to help women and girls. Twenty-four responded with their ideas. https://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-girls-biden-harris-1.50125365 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139213 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139213 Join Us for This Important Event http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139214 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139214 Students Enjoy Interactive Lesson on Polar Bears Explore students at MWD school participated in an interactive lesson that focused on polar bears. They also crafted artwork with polar bears, while learning about fun facts regarding these arctic animals. Students cut out their polar bear, glued it to green construction paper and then used small pieces of white paper to represent the fur. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139212 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139212 Students Lauded For Demonstrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s Qualities MWD school first graders in Mrs. Bridget Jelovcic’s class learned about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how he earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. As a family culminated activity, each students’ parent(s) wrote qualities their child exhibits that are similar to Dr. King on the back of a medal they decorated. The students were then surprised with the medal and presented it in front of the class. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139211 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139211 Students Witness History Through Inauguration Assembly All students at DAV school attended an inauguration assembly to watch the swearing in of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States. They also witnessed Kamala Harris being sworn in as the 49th vice president becoming the country’s first female — and African American and South Asian descent — to hold this office. During the assembly, school principal Ms. Rachel Gross talked about the American tradition of the peaceful transfer of power and how every president takes the very same oath. In addition, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lorna R. Lewis also shared photos of her own personal experiences attending both the 2009 and 2013 inaugurations. At the end of the assembly, all students took a pledge to be their best as they continue to learn and grow at DAV. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139210 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139210 Student Takes Action in Creating Charitable Club DAV school fifth grader Erika Daly seized an opportunity to give back to the community and is now the proud founder of the DAV Breakfast Club. Every morning, a group of students collect unopened breakfast items from the classrooms to be donated to local families in need. These breakfast items include bagels, cereal, muffins, juice and milk. The district is proud of her efforts to promote charity and community service. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139209 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139209 Alumnus Honored With Humanitarian Award High School alumnus Kyle Richard was revered by the district as this year’s Humanitarian Award recipient during the district’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The program was pre-recorded this year and aired through the district’s YouTube channel, malverneschoolslive.com. Kyle graduated from the High School in 2015. He is a sports activist, advocate and national speaker for positive masculinity. He has been nationally recognized for his efforts in preventing violence and has aspirations to help prevent sexual, domestic and gun violence. Kyle has worked with Title IX departments, college athletic departments, high school athletic departments, sports teams, Greek life organizations, and several nonprofit organizations that focus on violence prevention. As a former team captain for the Malverne High School football and SUNY Cortland football teams, Kyle has grown to believe in utilizing the power of sports to make positive social change. As a result, he is an honoree of the Institute for Sport & Social Justice and has received much recognition for his work, including being the recipient of the Vice President Biden Courage Award It’s On Us and the Orange Bowl Courage Award. The district is proud of all that Kyle has accomplished and wishes him continued success in his endeavors. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139208 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139208 Watch Now! Join us now to view the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Open the clickable menu below and watch each of our pre-recorded segments. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139205 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:55:00 GMT false139205 Students Craft Boats To Float MWD school students in Virtual Science Club had fun learning about sinking and floating. They created their own boats out of aluminum foil and tested its capacity with pennies. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139207 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139207 High School Senior Participated In Music Competition The district congratulates High School senior Heather Sims, who competed in the New York State Field Band Individual and Ensemble Competition in the Clarinet-Advanced category. She plays the bass clarinet and scored a 93, finishing sixth in the competition. The district is very proud of Heather and wishes her luck in her future career in music education. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139206 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139206 2021-2022 Transportation Application Now Available! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139204 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139204 Upcoming MLK Celebration The district is proud to announce that former Malverne High School graduate Kyle Richard is this year’s recipient of the Humanitarian Award. He will be recognized during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, which has been pre-recorded this year and will be available for streaming at 7pm on Thursday, Jan. 14 through malverneschoolslive.com. More information will be posted that day. Kyle, a 2015 Malverne graduate, is a sports activist, advocate, and national speaker for positive masculinity. He has been nationally recognized for his efforts in preventing violence and has aspirations to help prevent sexual, domestic, and gun violence. Kyle has worked with Title IX departments, college athletic departments, high school athletic departments, sports teams, Greek life organizations, and several non-profit organizations that are focused in violence prevention. As a former team captain for the Malverne High School football and SUNY Cortland football teams, Kyle has grown to believe in utilizing the power of sports to make positive social change. Kyle is an honoree of the Institute for Sport & Social Justice. He has received much recognition for his work, including being the recipient of the Vice President Biden Courage Award Its On Us and the Orange Bowl Courage Award. The district applauds Kyle for all that he has accomplished and is proud to honor him as this year’s Humanitarian Award recipient. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139203 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139203 Balancing Math Problems! MWD first graders in Mrs. Bridget Jelovcic’s class learned how to create number sentences that were equal to one another. In order to check their work, they used a balance scale to make sure their number sentences balanced. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139201 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139201 Students Serenade Winter Classics in Singalong Davison Avenue School had their annual “Holiday Sing-Along” on Webex this year. All students including in-person and virtual learners, logged in at the same time to share in a festive activity filled with holiday spirit. They sang the winter classics and welcomed the vacation with school pride and excitement during this shared virtual experience. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139202 Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139202 New Year, New Goals for Students Mrs. Katie Palowski’s first grade virtual class at MWD rang in the new year by creating party hats. They also discussed and wrote 2021 personal goals for growth in the new year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139200 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139200 Downing Students Write Letters to Atria Pen Pals MWD first grade students in Mrs. Kim Piccola’s class, Mrs. Katie Smyth’s class, and Mrs. Amanda Correia’s and Mrs. Jennifer Eisenberg’s class wrote festive letters to their pen pals in the Atria Assisted Living in Lynbrook, which were delivered before the holiday break. The Downing Cares : Atria Cares inter-generational partnership has been ongoing for several years. The partnership includes the pen pal project and virtual guest readers. Due to COVID-19, students were unable to do their annual singalong so instead they brought holiday cheer by writing to their Atria friends. The school and center anticipate an exciting new year filled with strengthening relationships and sharing kindness. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139199 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139199 Downing Hosts Pajama Drive MWD’s Student Council teamed up and coordinated a pajama drive to help those in need. More than 100 pairs of pajamas were sent to a family services organization in Uniondale. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139198 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139198 January Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139442 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT false139442 Students Awarded as Distinguished Scholars The district is proud to congratulate two Senior High School students who have earned prestigious recognitions. Senior Alex Balarezo was recognized as both a Hispanic Scholar and African American Scholar from the College Board 2020-2021 National Merit Recognition Programs. Senior Yaelle Pierre was named a semifinalist for the 2020-2021 Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation recognizes exceptional students who exhibit dedicated leadership, service and action that positively impacts others. Yaelle is on her way to becoming one of 150 bright, young leaders to earn a scholarship toward college and future goals. She is actively involved in several organizations and clubs and has held leadership positions, such as class president, president of both Model UN and Foreign Language club, and secretary of the Book club. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, Student Government, Creative Writing club, Dance team and plays clarinet for the award-winning Malverne High School Pride of Malverne Marching Band. Alex was awarded as a Hispanic and African American scholar for his remarkable academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT. Alex has a love for learning and independent exploration. He is actively involved in several organizations and clubs including Mathletes Club/competition, Quiz-bowl Club/competition and Robotics Club. He is also on the High Honor Roll and is a Homework Center Tutor. He is also a candidate for Advanced Regents Diploma with Mastery in Science. The district applauds these students on this amazing achievement. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139197 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139197 Happy Holidays Please enjoy this virtual performance of holiday selections from our MHS Select Choir! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139195 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139195 Reindeer Games Goes Virtual MWD students were filled with excitement, as the school hosted its annual Reindeer Games. Although this year the event was held virtually, students had the opportunity to participate in some fun games via WebEx and enjoyed the interactive activities. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139196 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139196 Virtual Snow Experiment! Students at MWD had “snow” much fun during their virtual science club, where they made their own snow during an experiment. After developing the snow, they built a snowman, igloo and other fun winter shapes. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139443 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139443 Holiday Light Show MWD school was dazzled with holiday lights, as the school’s PTA hosted a drive-through light show. Organized by PTA president Nicole Henderson, the event was well attended and put all participants in the holiday spirit. See link to witness the drive-through, https://youtu.be/-I8LI4mHavo. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139444 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139444 Lesson is Out of This World MWD students in Mrs. Christina Daly’s class expanded their education to outer space by learning about the solar system. For the lesson, students also learned about the placement of the planets in relation to the sun through a fun, outdoor activity. They enjoyed exploring space — the “final frontier.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139441 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139441 Students get Festive with Homemade Play Dough MWD kindergarteners in Mrs. Alina Janosel and Mrs. Elizabeth Paolillo’s class rolled up their sleeves for a fun and crafty activity. Using homemade play dough, students created gingerbread shapes and decorated them to their liking, as a way to celebrate the holiday season. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139440 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139440 Balloons Over Downing MWD School hosted its Thanksgiving Day Parade, as a way to celebrate the holiday. Students decorated their own balloons and held them high during the parade. The event is an adaptation of Melissa Sweet’s book “Balloons Over Broadway,” which tells the true story of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139439 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139439 Outstanding Students in Physical Education The district is proud to announce that Malverne Senior High School students Dana Vilardi and Ferrick Robertson were recipients of the Outstanding Physical Education Awards from Nassau Zone of The New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Nassau Zone selects one male and one female who demonstrate New York State learning standards for health and physical education. These NYS standards include living a physically active lifestyle, high level of fitness during testing, and exceptional achievement within physical education class. These two students have also shown tremendous leadership, sportsmanship, character and lifelong learning during the past four years at Malverne Senior High School. The district commemorates both students on this amazing achievement. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139438 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139438 Parents Clap for Teachers District PTA members of the Davison Avenue and Maurice W. Downing schools arranged surprise “Clap Outs” at each building during dismissal the day before the Thanksgiving holiday break. Parents brought signs, cheered, banged on pots and drums as a way to show gratitude and appreciation for all that the teachers do, especially during these challenging times. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139437 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139437 Students Promote Positivity for Spirit Week MWD students participated in festive activities for the school’s Attitude is Gratitude Spirit Week. Students in Mrs. Kathleen Smyth's virtual classroom wore T-Shirts that promoted positive messages as a way to celebrate the week. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139435 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139435 Special Teams Player of the Year Award Malverne Football program dedicates the Special Teams Player of the Year award to Coach Charlie Nanton for his many years of outstanding service and dedication to the Malverne community. This award will be given out annually at the Malverne Football dinner. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139436 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139436 Students Receive Virtual Reading of ‘Turkey Trouble’ Students at Maurice W. Downing School received a wonderful surprise from Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Steven Gilhuley. In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, Mr. Gilhuley read the book “Turkey Trouble” by Wendi J. Silvano to first grade students through a virtual video. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139433 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139433 DAV Thanksgiving Food Drive a Big Success The Davison Avenue school’s Special Forces teamed up for its annual Thanksgiving food drive. This year’s efforts were a huge success, as the group collected 22 crates and 10 shopping bags. This came to a total of 610 pounds of food, which will benefit local families for the Thanksgiving holiday. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139434 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139434 First Annual Tim Murray Lacrosse Clinic at Malverne High School on Saturday, November 14th http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139431 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139431 November Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139430 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139430 Back in Action Through Intramurals Senior High School students are determined to stay active by participating in the school’s dynamic intramural program. The program includes boys soccer, cheerleading, football, girls soccer, girls tennis and girls volleyball. Although the voluntary program does not include game play, it will focus on teamwork, conditioning and skill development. Students are excited to be part of these physical activities that will keep them engaged in a safe and structured manner. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139429 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139429 Celebrating Halloween! Davison MWD http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139428 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139428 Free Meals Through June 2021 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139427 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139427 Marching Band Plays On The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped the district’s award-winning Pride of Malverne Marching Band from sharpening their skills. Members of the band are continuing to thrive, as they’ve have taken rehearsals outside and onto the field to practice under the lights. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139426 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139426 Oct. 16 - Message from the Superintendent http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139423 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 21:00:00 GMT false139423 Board of Education and AP Scholars Celebrated It was an exciting evening at the district’s October Board of Education meeting, as members of the board of education were honored for their hard work and dedication to the district, and several students were recognized for earning the Advance Placement Scholar distinction. To kick off the festivities, each building principal presented board members with gifts and showed a video they compiled of students expressing their gratitude for the board’s year-round efforts. This recognition follows the New York State School Boards Association’s School Board Recognition Week that runs from Oct. 19-23. This allows school board members to be honored for their volunteer service, commitment and contributions to their schools and community. The celebrations continued as the board recognized its AP Scholars. With 10 students in attendance, Malverne Senior High School Principal Vincent Romano announced their names in front of spectators. Advance Placement Scholars are students who were recognized for their successful performance on the 2020 AP exams. The district is very proud of all students who have earned the distinction this year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139424 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139424 Students Participate in Virtual Paint Night The Davison Avenue School PTA recently hosted a Virtual Paint Night for all families. A total of 180 students joined the live tutorial, which was led by Davison parent, Lucas Sheridan. Each student received a kit, complete with canvas, paint, and brushes, in order to participate in this interactive activity. A great time was shared by all who gathered together for this memorable event. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139708 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139708 NYS DOH Flu Announcement http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139707 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139707 Oct. 2 - Message from the Superintendent http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139706 Fri, 02 Oct 2020 21:00:00 GMT false139706 District Applauds AP Scholars The district is proud to congratulate senior high school students who have earned the distinction of Advance Placement Scholars. These students were recognized for their successful performance on the 2020 AP exams. With 11 students earning the AP Capstone Diploma, 28 students earned the distinction of AP Scholar, 12 students earned the distinction of AP Scholar with Honor, 27 students earned the distinction of AP Scholar with Distinction, two students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, and three students earned the title of National AP Scholar. The district applauds all students on their wonderful accomplishment. AP Capstone Diploma: Brianna E. Dorcelian; Sophia L. Franco; Amanda J. Nagasawa; Stuart A. Oates; Yaelle D. Pierre; Christian J. Rodriguez; Merines Hernandez Rosar; Aly A. Tarmin; Olivia A. Tarmin; Jose R. Arias Valdez; and Amber R. Wilkins. AP Scholars Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. Ozioma A. Alozie; Natalie Baez; Ryan O. Daley; Geoffrey C. Enwere; Shane P. Hanley; Aimee N. Jedynak; Ayeisha A. Lawrence; Santino C. Maione; Destiny I. Mitchell; Kevin C. Nerestil; Anita R. Nosworthy; Giovana Numa; Stuart A. Oates; Jack P. Obiol; Damilola Olaniyan; Vansh S. Patel; Raveena Ramnauth; Danielle S. Ramsaroop; Eric D. Sainristil; Heather A. Sims; Devnarr M. Singh; Kareena I. Sukhnanan; Kayla C. Sukhnanan; Jose R. Arias Valdez; Stephanie Vasquez; Dana Vilardi; Nelson J. Viscaino; and Javier N. Walker. AP Scholars with Honor Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Joshua L. Boone; Antoine N. Daley; Kiah L. Dozier; Sophia L. Franco; Briana M. Guardado; James F. Kenny; Natalie Landaverde; Brandon W. Ma; Nicole S. Munoz; Ferrick D. Robertson; Christian J. Rodriguez; and Olivia A. Tarmin. AP Scholars with Distinction Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams. Halle O. Akaeze; Ronaldo K. Atiencia; Demetrios A. Bountouves; Jamie L. Brienza; Amanda M. Christodoulou; Gabriel P. Ciccarello; Joseph Daly; Brianna E. Dorcelian; Savannah P. Fehn; Hannah A. Hardeo; Eric J. Hartley; Merines Hernandez Rosar; Joshua Hillel; Linda J. Johnson; Agnes J. Kubik; Shannon M. Lawless; Giovanna A. Luna Menjivar; Olivia J. Marco; Jason J. Mejia; Amanda J. Nagasawa; Conner P. O'Reilly; Yaelle D. Pierre; Anthony J. Riveros; Kyle G. Sajoyan; Aly A. Tarmin; JonLuc B. Thompson; and Amber R. Wilkins. AP Seminar and Research Certificate Anita R. Nosworthy and Ferrick D. Robertson. National AP Scholars Hannah A. Hardeo; Conner P. O’Reilly and Kyle G. Sajoyan. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139705 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139705 September/October 2020 Newsletter – Now Available View Newsletters Here http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139704 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139704 Sept. 25 - Message from the Superintendent http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139703 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:00:00 GMT false139703 Sept. 18 - Message from the Superintendent http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139702 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 21:00:00 GMT false139702 Free Meals for Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139701 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139701 Sept. 14 - Important Statement from Superintendent of Schools http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139699 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139699 Executive Session - 7:30 PM MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE GIVEN by the Board of Education Board of Education Meeting Tuesday September 15, 2020 VIRTUAL Executive Session 7:30 PM <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;}size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139700 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139700 Sept. 11 Message from Superintendent http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139697 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 21:00:00 GMT false139697 Teachers, Staff Celebrated for Years of Dedication It was an exciting night during the September Board of Education meeting, as board members and administrators honored staff for their hard work and dedication within the district. Honorees included those receiving tenure, those who have accomplished more than 25 years of service and the honorees for this year’s Outstanding Staff Member and Outstanding Support Staff. Christina Daly earned the recognition of Outstanding Staff Member and Kevin Harvey received the recognition of Outstanding Support Staff Member. Other recognitions included Lisa Gress for 25 years of service; Lynn Nostramo, Theresa Patton, and Suzanne Golder for 30 years of service; and Lisa Bell-Matthews and Michele Malone for 35 years of service. The district applauds the commitment and practice that the teachers and staff have devoted to their positions. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139698 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139698 Welcome Back! Welcome back students and staff to a new school year. The district wishes everyone a safe and healthy year! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139696 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139696 Welcome Back! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139695 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139695 Superintendent's Conference Day View the video from this year's virtual Superintendent's Conference Day with Dr. Lewis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK6UfVKEb0c&feature=youtu.be http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139694 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139694 SEPT. 8 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING The Malverne Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 8:00 p.m. can be viewed on MalverneSchoolsLive.com. In order to respect social distancing, only forty people will be allowed to attend in person. If you wish to attend in person, please click the link below. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qI4tQVNbnk-hAsJpCoqtQTLkW1b8bABEp8r-bKqhh0BUMkxPOFNVOEQ5VTFLMjNHNFMyQTg2QlpWSC4u If you are not attending and wish to ask the Malverne Board of Education a question, please click the link below. The questionaire will only work after 7:00 p.m. tomorrow night. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qI4tQVNbnk-hAsJpCoqtQTLkW1b8bABEp8r-bKqhh0BUN0MxQkZYRDVDWE5JR0k0NEVMMkwyTVVIUy4u Thank you http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139693 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139693 Together We Rise View the presentation in its entirety, below. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139692 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139692 Sept. 3 - Message from the Superintendent http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139691 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139691 Meet The New Mules! The district is excited to welcome six new teachers for the 2020-2021 school year. The incoming staff participated in the annual new teacher orientation in preparation for their journey as members of the Malverne family. New teachers include Peter Gersbeck, guidance at HTH; Jessica McMilleon, art, MHS; Emily Peggillan, elementary, DAV; Luisa Peralta, Spanish, MHS; Kristi Thompson, special education, HTH; and Tyisha Wilson, elementary, DAV. Welcome our newest mules to the family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zqK603uvjA http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139690 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139690 2020-21 District Goals http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139688 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139688 Aug. 25 BOE Meeting The Malverne Board of Education meeting scheduled tomorrow night at 8:00 p.m. can be viewed on MalverneSchoolsLive.com. In order to respect social distancing, only forty people will be allowed to attend in person. If you wish to attend in person, please click the link below. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qI4tQVNbnk-hAsJpCoqtQTLkW1b8bABEp8r-bKqhh0BUQkFEUU8wREo1WVFaU0xRRENNQTFETjU0Vi4u If you are not attending and wish to ask the Malverne Board of Education a question, please click the link below. The questionaire will only work after 7:00 p.m. tomorrow night. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qI4tQVNbnk-hAsJpCoqtQTLkW1b8bABEp8r-bKqhh0BUMFNKUFhLQlIzU1g0Sjk5NEhDVzJBRlg4Uy4u http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139687 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139687 Aug 20 - Message from Superintendent Dr. Lewis Message From the Superintendent Dr. Lorna R. Lewis We have just completed a round of community conversations about our reopening plans. We have asked you to make decisions amidst the chaos of a changing COVID-19 landscape. We very much appreciate your thoughtfulness as you listened to our presentations and sent us the critical questions you need answered. These questions helped us to hone our plans and steel our resolve to make this a year where we expend every effort to rise above the challenges for our children. Whatever your decision we will meet it with a sound educational plan and “Together We Rise”. As we prepare for the opening of school, I ask that you begin conversations with your children on the wearing of masks. For the younger children there are sites with social stories that will help them become more comfortable. While we will have a standard stock of PPE if your child comes to school without a mask, we do ask that you consider purchasing washable masks that your children will find comfortable as they use them for an extended period of time. I have tried various styles and have found that the mask sewn by my best friend was the most comfortable for me to wear. We are closing in on the 14 days before school opens for your children. Please be aware of the travel advisory issued by the Governor and be mindful of the need to quarantine if you spend a night in any of the states identified on the map in the color red (slide 14 of the district presentation). If you have to drop your child off for college during this time period, you cannot overnight without having to do the 14 day quarantine. We have all been thrown a huge curve ball but we will need to show our children that we will lead them through it with safe, healthy practices. All crisis can be seen as opportunities to triumph over. We will make the best of our current opportunity. As always, my email is llewis@malverneschools.org, please do not hesitate to connect with me. 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Below is a text only format that is translatable, if needed. Aug. 17 Update: Distance Learning Option In order to accommodate students and families whoprefera virtual learning option for their child, we have developed a full distance learningplanat each of thebuildings. Distance learning enrollment will require a quarterly commitment and families will have the option to extend or change to in-person learning every 10 weeks. Individual students who start the year in person but suddenly need to change to virtual for any reason including medical concerns or self-quarantine, will have the ability to do so. Distance learning enrollment will be available online and must be completed by August 20that 10am for the first quarter. Families that enroll in the plan will receive details about schedules, classes, teachers, and expectations from their building principal. The distance learning option will include a full schedule including live instruction, digital assessments, and virtual assignments. Special Education services, interventions, and related services will be delivered virtually to students who qualify and are enrolled in their building’s distance learning plan. Click here to enroll: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qI4tQVNbnk-hAsJpCoqtQVJ5wIKa58RBlm75kDoSTiFUM0w2NDBJS1QxWU1YV01SNFdMWkpQQjJZSy4u INTRODUCTION The Malverne School District is dedicated to the success of all students, and although the new school year will present many challenges, our mission has not changed. The 2019-2020 school year ended after 3 months of mandated school closures by the Governor of NY. Despite the fact that our school buildings were closed, our students engaged in online learning, participated in creative end of the year events, and celebrated milestones of success and achievement. This document was developed through the collaboration of stakeholders, feedback from surveys, and joint input from several building level and district level committees. In preparation for a variety of health risk scenarios, all plans in this handbook align with three potential phases. Red phase indicates a time period where schools are closed due to an executive order, yellow phase occurs when schools are open with limited capacity allowance and strict social distancing requirements, and green phase indicates all schools open with safety precautions implemented. Continuity of Learning Instructional Mission Continuity of learning and student engagement is critical to any successful educational program. Ensuring that all students maintain access to appropriate academic content, grade level materials, robust curriculum, and dynamic instruction is our ongoing mission. All students, including those who are eligible for special education services, ENL support, and AIS interventions have been considered in all planning. School Schedules During a red phase, where school buildings are closed similar to the red phase we experienced in March-June 2020, all students will participate in full distance learning. The updated distance learning plans, developed using feedback from our community survey will include consistent schedules for daily online instruction, specials, and breaks. These schedules will be provided by your child’s building principal. During a green phase, social distancing regulations have been lifted and all students will report to school without a mask requirement. Class sizes and schedules will resume as they were pre-pandemic. When we reach the green phase, we will continue to monitor and ensure the health and safety of all our students. Items we learned during this time will continue to be explored at our district Health & Safety meetings. During a yellow phase, in which buildings may open with strict social distancing guidelines and capacity limitations, our district will run on hybrid models of both in person and distance learning. This model will vary by grade level. All students in grades K-5 will attend school every day with a shorter schedule to be sent out by your child’s principal. Students in grades 6-12 will report to school every other day with their assigned learning group. Information regarding your child’s learning group and when he/she will report will be sent to you by your child’s principal. Yellow Phase K-5 (MWD & DAV) · All Students K-5 report to buildings every day · Class sizes will be reduced · 6ft distance between desks · Shortened day · Masks required on bus, hallways, and during transitions · Cohort Grouping · Specials and Lunch in classroom · Fresh Air Schedule Yellow Phase 6-12 (HTH & MHS) · Students will report to school on alternating days · Learning groups will be divided by household surname (A-K, L-Z) · 6ft distance between desks · Masks required in hallways and during transitions · Cohort Grouping · Distance Learning and assignments for days students are home · Specials and Lunch in classroom Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Week 1 Group A Group B Group A Group B Group A Week 2 Group A Group B Group A Group B Group B Attendance & Grading Regardless of phase color, all students are expected to participate and attend. Daily attendance will be taken in person or virtually. The Malverne School District will use our Student Information System and a custom-built application to record teacher student engagement and attendance while in a remote or hybrid schedule. When the students are in school, the teacher will be responsible for recording student attendance. When the students are not physically in school, the students will be marked present if two conditions are met. The students will sign into a custom-built application to record their daily attendance. The teachers will also mark the students present or absent based on the work they turned in. When both criteria are met, the student will be marked present in the Student Information System. Changes in grading policies will vary by building and will be shared with you by your child’s principal and teachers. Instructional Technology In all phases, consistent digital platforms will be used by the district. Students in grades K-5 will use Seesaw and WebEx for digital assignments, live sessions, and written communication with their teachers. In Grades 6-12, students will use WebEx and the Microsoft Office Suite which includes tools that the students are already familiar with including OneNote, Teams, and Forms. The community was surveyed to find out the level of access to devices and high-speed internet in the homes of the students. The school district will direct households of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch to internet access programs. Programs such as “Altice Internet Advantage” allow households receiving free and reduced lunch to access internet speeds that are sufficient for online learning. All students in the Malverne UFSD will be issued a device and internet connectivity will be ensured in order to participate in online learning from home. The district will be issuing iPads to K-12 students at the start of the school year and students will be responsible for bringing their charged devices to school each day. Families with limited or no Wi-Fi access can reach out to the district’s tech department for assistance and guidance. In the event that we must return to red phase at any time during the year as per executive order from the Governor, or guidance from the NY Health Department, our students will be ready and equipped with the tools they need for equitable Distance Learning. ENL Malverne is committed to continuing to identify and serve English Language Learners. Whether in person or an alternative format, ESOL strategies will continue to be implemented by instructional and support staff to address the academic and language needs of ELL students. In addition, our ENL Department will continue to partner with families and schools to provide resources and tools to ensure the academic success of ELL students. Schools will establish a line of communication with students and their families to regularly communicate about assignments, curriculum, or other critical updates, and to ensure their needs are being met. ELL students will be scheduled according to their proficiency levels and areas of need. Our ENL staff is committed to ensuring the academic and social emotional success of our ELL students. Special Education All SWD will be provided with the provisions of FAPE that coincides with the specific educational plan created for the Malverne School District. Based on the design of each building (by grade level), our SWD will have equal programming. Malverne School District will continue to make decisions at CSE meetings that are based on the student's individual needs. Programs and related services will be recommended where the IEP goals can be addressed appropriately and with LRE as the guiding principle. Communication with parents will be fostered through participation in CSE meetings (whether in person, via phone conference or videoconferencing). Parents will continue to receive prior written notices with IEPs, request for consents, etc. via mail and now electronic mail (if this is a preferred mode and consent is provided). To assure parents can make informed and educated decisions pertaining to their child’s program and/or relegated services, individual conferences will be made available at the building level with the appropriate staff (i.e. psychologist, special education teacher, related service provider, administration). Parents are encouraged to connect with SEPTA parents as well to gain more insight from experienced parents into programs and related services. All parent engagement will be with the consideration of their preferred language - through translation and/or technology. Program providers are a part of the CSE/CPSE process through their attendance at meetings, discussions that occur prior to recommendations at meetings to understand available programs/related services and through yearly visits to all programs. During these visits assurances are made that programs and related services are in line with the recommendations on the IEP, discussion occurs about progress monitoring toward goals and the options for any other resources through the district. During annual review meetings post building closures, parents were informed and will continue to be informed about the guidance provided by NYSED pertaining to the continuity of the implementation of the developed IEP. For the 20-21 school year, NYSED stated IEPs were to be developed based on the student being in the school building five days per week and full time. Parents were also informed of their right to develop a contingency plan in the event that students were not within the buildings full time. Special education teachers and or related service providers (as the case managers) will continue to review students IEPs prior to the start of the school year to assure they are familiar with strengths, needs, accommodations, modifications, supplementary aides, technology etc. required for the school year. If a contingency plan is developed, those additional needs/supports will be provided to the individual student. Health & Safety Health & Safety Plan The health, safety and well-being of our students, staff and families are a primary priority during reopening and throughout the upcoming academic year. It is essential that we adhere to the CDC and NYS guidelines as we prepare our buildings for reopening. We have established safety protocols necessary to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and ensure ongoing sanitation of our work spaces for the health and welfare of all staff and students. COVID- 19 Resource Coordinators The principal and school nurse of each building have been designated as the COVID-19 resource contacts to assist their building with COVID-19 related questions or concerns. Mr. Daniel Balzan, Assistant Administrator for Business, has been designated as the COVID-19 District Health and Safety Coordinator. The COVID-19 coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with the health and safety aspects of the reopening plan. Health Screenings Daily temperature checks and health screenings (questionnaire) will be conducted each morning prior to entry at each school. There will be multiple temperature scanners at each school to check the temperatures of students, staff and visitors. Any student or staff member with a fever of 100° F or above and/or symptoms of possible COVID-19 virus infection will be denied entry to school. Symptoms of COVID19 include, but are not limited to: Fever or chills (100 F or greater); Cough; Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; Fatigue; Muscle or body aches; Headache; New loss of taste or smell; Sore throat; Congestion or runny nose; Nausea or vomiting; and /or Diarrhea Staff will be educated to observe students and other staff members for signs of any type of illness such as: Flushed cheeks; Rapid or difficulty breathing (without recent physical activity); Fatigue, and/or irritability; and Frequent use of bathroom No records will be maintained of any student, staff, or visitor health data (e.g., the specific temperature data of an individual), but records will be maintained that confirm individuals were screened and the result of such screening. School Closures and Quarantine Procedures Malverne UFSD will work closely with the Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) when a positive case of COVID-19 has been identified. The District will follow all directives and protocols provided by the NCDOH. Malverne UFSD will follow Education Law § 906, which provides guidance whenever a student in the public schools shows symptoms of any communicable or infectious disease, reportable under the public health law, that imposes a significant risk of infection to others in the school. As per guidelines, he or she shall be excluded from the school and sent home immediately, in a safe and proper manner. The school nurse or designated administrator shall immediately notify a local public health agency of any disease reportable under the public health law. The District may consider closing school if absentee rates impact the ability of the school to operate safely. The District may choose to modify operations prior to closing to help mitigate a rise in cases. The District will consult with our district physician, the Nassau County Department of Health and NYSED when making such decisions. Each school will designate two rooms for school health service personnel. One room will be designated for healthy students to obtain medications and nursing treatments. The second room will be an isolation room for ill persons suspected of being potential COVID-19 patients. Students suspected of having COVID-19 awaiting transport home by the parent/guardian will be isolated in that room, separate from others, with a supervising adult present utilizing appropriate PPE. Multiple students suspected of COVID-19 may be in this isolation room if they can be separated by at least 6 feet. Procedures for Infected Persons If a staff member or student comes into direct contact (within six feet) with a person with COVID-19, they must report the occurrence to the School District. This is immediately reported to the Department of Health. The District will follow all guidance as directed by the Department of Health The individual will not be allowed to enter school property and will likely be self-quarantined by the Department of Health for 14 days. If a staff member or student with COVID-19 enters a school facility, this is immediately reported to the Department of Health and the school is closed until the DOH assesses the situation and makes the appropriate recommendations regarding cleaning, disinfecting and possible self-quarantine of others and/or possible closing of the building. If a person is diagnosed with COVID-19 by a healthcare provider based on a test or their symptoms, or does not get a COVID-19 test but has had symptoms, they should not be at school and should stay at home until: It has been at least ten days since the individual first had symptoms; It has been at least three days since the individual has had a fever (without using fever reducing medicine); and It has been at least three days since the individual's symptoms improved, including cough and shortness of breath. Return to School after Illness Malverne UFSD will follow CDC guidance for allowing a student or staff member to return to school after exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. If a person is not diagnosed by a healthcare provider (physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant) with COVID-19, they can return to school: Once there is no fever, without the use of fever reducing medicines, and they have been feeling well for 24 hours; If they have been diagnosed with another condition and have a healthcare provider’s written note stating they are clear to return to school. Social-Distancing Guidelines Social Distancing (also called "physical distancing") refers to keeping a six-foot space between yourself and others. The district has developed, implemented, and will enforce social distancing guidelines in all school facilities and on school grounds, to the maximum extent feasible. The District will allow for six-foot distances between student desks/seating and other social distancing practices to the maximum extent feasible. The District will ensure that student groupings are as static as possible by having the same group/cohort of students when possible. In all classrooms, the size of groups/classes/cohorts of students is determined by the number of students who can be in each classroom while maintaining 6 feet social distancing or if a physical barrier is in place and/or if the persons in the room are wearing masks. Physical distancing of 12 ft per person will be practiced for band, choral and physical education classes while students participate in activities that require aerobic activity and result in heavy breathing. Desks (including teachers) will be turned to face in the same direction rather than facing each other to reduce transmission caused by virus-containing droplets (e.g., from talking, coughing, sneezing); Individual student belongings will be kept separated. When possible, students will be given individually labeled supplies for their sole use. When individual supplies are not feasible, the District will significantly limit use of shared supplies to one group of students and clean after each use. Multiple entry and exit points may be designated. When feasible, interactions between groups of students will be limited. When feasible, staggered schedules will be developed. To the extent practical/necessary, visual aids (e.g., painter's tape, stickers, posters, cones etc.) will be utilized to illustrate traffic flow and appropriate spacing. Gathering in small spaces (e.g., elevators, faculty offices) will be limited to one to two individuals at a time, unless all individuals in such space are wearing acceptable face coverings. The district will cancel/limit gatherings, such as student assemblies, performances, field trips, school wide parent meetings and other events and extracurricular activities. These events should be held virtually whenever possible until further notice. The district will significantly limit outside visitors to the district. When a visitor is necessary, the visitor must complete and submit a health screening questionnaire and have their temperature taken. Windows are encouraged to be open in order to improve ventilation. Use of Face Coverings All students and staff will be required to wear a cloth face covering when appropriate social distancing is not practical. Face coverings may be challenging for students (especially younger students) to wear all-day, so scheduling for mask breaks will be provided. Mask breaks will be scheduled during the day when students are sufficiently socially distanced to remove masks safely. Face coverings should not be placed on: Students where such covering would impair their health or mental health, or where such covering would present a challenge, distraction, or obstruction to education services and instruction; Anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious; or Anyone who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the cloth face covering without assistance. When necessary, the district will provide one disposable mask per week to students (to supplement a cloth mask provided from home) and disposable masks to teachers and staff if needed. Clear masks and face shields will be provided for faculty who require this type of protective face covering to ensure effective communication between student and teacher. Healthy Hygiene Practices Healthy hygiene practices will be taught and re-taught in school for both students and staff. Signs regarding healthy hygiene practices will be posted throughout the school. The district will regularly share reminder messages with the school community on these practices. Signage will be used to remind individuals to: Safety Drill Procedures Education Law § 807 requires that schools conduct 8 evacuation and 4 lockdown drills each school year. Given the need for social distancing, it will be necessary for our schools to conduct drills in the 2020-21 school year using protocols that are different from current procedures. Regardless of the modification used when conducting a drill, students should be instructed that if it was an actual emergency that required evacuation or lockdown, the most imminent concern is to get to safety; maintaining social distancing in an actual emergency that requires evacuation or lockdown may not be possible and should not be the first priority. Modifications to evacuation and lockdown drill protocols may include, but are not limited to staggered schedules and mask enforcement. Lockdown drill may include instruction on how to shelter in place and hide in lieu of actually practicing it. Transportation The school bus is an extension of the classroom; therefore, many of the recommendations that apply to school buildings (frequent cleaning) will be applied to the school bus as well. Consistent with New York State issued public transit guidance, the Malverne Union Free School District Plan identifies the safety actions necessary to provide transportation for children on school buses. The Malverne Union Free School District will continue to provide transportation for students who are homeless (McKinney-Vento), in foster care, have disabilities and attend non-public schools and charter schools. Whether our district is in session (remotely or otherwise), or not, transportation will be provided to nonpublic, parochial, private, charter schools, and students whose Individualized Education Plans have placed them out of district in schools in session and conducting in person instruction. Social distancing practices between children on school buses will be implemented using the following bus loading/seating criteria: Stay home if they feel sick. Cover their nose and mouth with an acceptable face covering when unable to maintain social distance from others. Properly store and, when necessary, discard PPE. Adhere to social distancing instructions. Report symptoms of, or exposure to, COVID-19. Follow hand hygiene, and cleaning and disinfection guidelines. Follow respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette. Teaching healthy hygiene practices will be accomplished in person, by videos, announcements, and signage. All schools will post signage in highly visible areas such as entrances, restrooms, offices, and hallways. Students and staff must practice good hand hygiene to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Time will be scheduled for students during the school day to allow for hand hygiene. Hand hygiene includes: Traditional hand washing (with soap and warm water, lathering for a minimum of 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, students/staff will use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers by children should always be supervised by adults. Hand sanitizer is available in classrooms and throughout common areas (e.g. entrances, cafeteria) and near high touch surfaces. Signage will be placed near hand sanitizer indicating visibly soiled hands should be washed with soap and water; and Students or staff who may be unable to use alcohol-based hand sanitizers for health reasons will be permitted to wash their hands with soap and water when necessary. Employees, students, and visitors will be required to perform hand hygiene as follows: Arrival at the building Before and after eating or handling food Before and after administering medication After using the toilet or helping a child use the bathroom After coming in contact with bodily fluid After playing outdoors or in sand After handling garbage Students will wear a face mask (if physically able) prior to boarding the bus. Students will use the main student passenger door to enter the bus. Students will board the bus from the back row to the front row and disembark from the bus starting from the first row and continuing to the back to help minimize passing. Students will be reminded to limit bringing non-school related items (ex. stuffed animals, toys, etc.) and refrain from eating or drinking on the bus. Students will follow social distancing protocols when boarding and disembarking from the bus. Siblings may be assigned to sit together. Seats may be marked to show students where to sit. The seat behind the driver will remain vacant. Wheelchair placement on wheelchair school buses will be configured to ensure social distancing. The bus company will be required to establish guidelines for employees to self-screen before arriving to work. If personnel are experiencing any of the symptoms of COVID-19 they should notify their employer and seek medical attention. School bus drivers, monitors, attendants and mechanics must wear a face covering along with an optional face shield. Transportation staff (drivers, monitors, attendants, and cleaners) will be trained and provided with periodic refreshers on the proper use of personal protective equipment and on recognizing the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Cleaning and disinfecting protocols will be implemented for the buses using the following criteria: The bus companies and Malverne Union Free School District will clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces after each bus run (steering wheel, handles, etc.) depending upon the disinfection schedule. The bus companies and Malverne Union Free School District will clean and disinfect entire bus daily. The bus companies and Malverne Union Free School District will complete and maintain a checklist after each cleaning. Nutrition Breakfast and lunch distribution will occur during the 2020-2021 school year. All students enrolled in the District will have access to school meals each day. This includes students in attendance at school and students learning remotely. Daily meals provided to remote learning students will be distributed at a central location. Students in school will be provided daily meals in their designated classroom. The District will continue to utilize its technology software and Point of Sale System platform as well as follow all guidelines established by Child Nutrition Management System (CNMS). The Cafeteria will not be used for large gatherings at mealtimes. Specific lunch procedures will vary by building and will be shared by each building principal. Social distancing and safety measures will be followed and enforced during meal times throughout the district. Facilities & Cleaning When students and adults return to their school buildings for in-person instruction, it will be vitally important that the physical spaces they occupy are configured and maintained in a way that provides the maximum possible protection from the spreading of COVID-19. Malverne Union Free School District will follow health guidance related to social distancing and other safety measures that will slow the spread of COVID-19. The District will ensure that all spaces will be in compliance with NYS Fire Code. In addition, the District will ensure compliance with the 2020 Building Condition Survey, Visual Inspection and Lead-in-Water testing. The District will be supplementing our chlorine-based sanitizer stations (i.e.: in hallways) with hands free alcohol-based sanitizer stations in classrooms not equipped with hand sinks. The District will always encourage students, staff and visitors to wash hands with warm water and soap. The District will not restrict access to toilets and sink fixtures. The district will adhere to all cleaning protocols and regulations advised by the CDC. Malverne Union Free School District has taken the necessary steps to ensure that there is one hydration station for every 100 occupants in all of the buildings throughout the school district. Sneeze guards (polycarbonate) will be installed minimally, as needed in certain classrooms and staff areas throughout the District. All polycarbonate material will comply with 2002 BCNYS Section 2606. The District will ensure the ventilation systems continue to remain code compliant. Window unit filters will be cleaned and disinfected daily according to District cleaning protocols. These units will not be on unless the door and windows are open. The District will procure code compliant filters for central air units. Both windows and doors will remain open to the maximum extent possible in order to facilitate air circulation. All CDC cleaning and disinfecting guidance will be followed. The buildings will be cleaned and disinfected daily. A daily log will be maintained for each building that includes a cleaning/disinfecting checklist. Daily classroom cleaning/disinfecting checklist includes the following: Clean all windows Clean and then disinfect Air Conditioner filter/univent Wipe teacher desk and chair Wipe all students desks and chairs Wipe any additional countertops in classroom Wipe doorknobs, light switches, handles, phone, electronic devices (i.e. printers), plumbing devices (i.e. faucets and sinks) Mop floors with disinfectant Vacuum all necessary areas Empty all garbage Replace paper towels, if necessary Replace hand sanitizer station liquid, if necessary Use ‘Fogger’ to mist entire classroom Students will not be present during cleanings and custodians shall wear appropriate PPE. Social Emotional Well-Being Student Support The mental health of our students is at the forefront of all our decision making. Our teachers, school counselors, social workers, psychologists, and nurses are prepared to support our students’ emotional needs. We recognize that this pandemic has been a traumatic and overwhelming experience. Whether students have been affected directly or indirectly by the virus itself, all of our students have experienced loss of time with friends, missed celebrations, and are returning to school with varying levels of uncertainty and fear. The main focus of September will be on the social emotional healing of our children and we encourage you to reach out to your child’s school should you feel they need extra support. Flexibility in scheduling, crisis intervention preparedness, ongoing consultation with building level teams, and continuous Professional Development to help us support the children are just a few of the ways we have prepared for the mental health concerns surrounding the reopening of schools. Staff Support Educators and caregivers play a critical role in helping their students self-regulate and cope with stress, often ignoring their own needs in the process. This is especially true in times of crisis and uncertainty. We are committed to supporting the emotional well-being of all our staff during the safe reopening of schools. We recognize that the mental health and well-being of our teachers and staff is critical to the success of our students. Faculty and staff have been active members on our reopening committees, offering insight and ideas on how we can reopen safely. We recognize that returning to school will have a different emotional effect on everyone; we are prepared to accommodate, support, and offer guidance where needed. Our mental health professionals will be available to all our staff and we are developing professional development and training sessions that align with the mission of making mental health a priority for all employees. Family & Community Support The school district is here to support our families and our community. Although we have been weathering the same storm, we have been riding in different boats. Should you feel that you or your family needs additional mental health support during these difficult times, please contact your building’s mental health professionals so that we can be made aware of your family’s individual needs. Budget & Fiscal Staffing In order to accommodate the revised schedules and reduced class sizes to meet social distancing guidelines, an evaluation of current staffing was conducted. Reassignment of teachers, hiring of support staff, and building transfers will occur in order to meet the mandates and ensure an efficient and safe reopening. Supplementary Equipment According to the guidelines set forth by the CDC and the New York Department of Education, several items needed to be purchased. These items include but are not limited to: Temperature Body Scanners (Walk Through) Hand held touch free thermometers Foggers Kindergarten Desks PPE, including Sanitizer and masks Signage for social distancing and hand washing Water Stations Flushometers for toilets Sneeze Guards for clerical and security Polycarbonate for intervention and related service providers Picnic tables for elementary fresh air zones Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What is the role of the Reopening Committee? The role of the Reopening Committee is to guide overall decision-making about reopening and formulate recommendations. Over 100 members of our school community are represented on seven Advisory Committees (MWD, DAV, HTH, MHS, Health and Safety, Sports and Extracurricular and Guidance Department, and Nursing) as well as a District-wide Committee. The Advisory Committees made recommendation to the District-wide Committee to ensure that the MUFSD Reopening Plan reflects the best interests of the entire school community. When will the MUFSD Reopening Plan be shared? MUFSD is preparing a plan for the reopening of schools in the fall. Reopening Plans must be submitted to the New York State Department of Education (NYSED)byJuly 31. Who makes the final decision on how schools can reopen? Governor Cuomo will determine how schools can reopen safely for the 2020-2021 school year during the first week of August. In addition,NYSED, has released guidance for reopening schools. On July 13, Governor Cuomo provided information on the formula used by the state to determine a region's ability to open schools in the fall. In order to reopen, the school's region must be in Phase IV and maintain a daily infection rate 5% or lower over a 14-day average. School Community Partnership We have proven time and time again, that when we work together, our students succeed. From community feedback at public meetings, to input at committee meetings, to discussions at PTA sessions and survey participation, your involvement in this entire process was and continues to be essential. Our shared mission is making sure the children are safe in a learning environment that meets every student’s individual needs. We understand that no plan can be perfect in such a challenging time, however we are grateful for the open dialogue and ability to collaborate on the best plans possible under the current circumstances. We look forward to a day when this is all a distant memory and we can reflect on what we overcame together. 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We will be hosting a Virtual Kindergarten Orientation. Date will be announced prior to reopening of school. Looking forward to a wonderful school year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139683 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139683 Congratulations, Graduates! The district extends its congratulations to all of the Class of 2020 who graduated on Friday, Aug. 7 under a tent on the high school field. Due to restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the graduation ceremony was held without spectators and was split between three sessions throughout the evening. Spirits were still high as students crossed the stage to receive their diploma and bump elbows with administrators and Board of Education members. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139681 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139681 Message from Dr. Lewis http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139680 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:00:00 GMT false139680 Welcome Dr. Lorna R. Lewis Our new superintendent of schools began on Aug. 1. We would like to welcome her officially to the Malverne family! Dr. Lewis began her career teaching mathematics and Advanced Placement Physics at the Collegiate School in New York City. She then served in various administrative capacities, including being a science chair in Rockville Centre Union Free School District, science director in Uniondale Union Free School District, deputy superintendent in the Three Village Central School District and superintendent in the East Williston Union Free School District. Additionally, Dr. Lewis has been an adjunct professor at Hofstra University, where she was the instructor of graduate science methods courses. She previously served as superintendent of the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District. An active member of many professional associations, Dr. Lewis proudly serves as the past president of the New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS) and also co-chairs its curriculum committee. She is past president of LIASCD and the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents, and is on the board of Erase Racism. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude to be following my esteemed colleague Jim Hunderfund, who has accomplished so much already for the students and community of Malverne,” Dr. Lewis said. “I am truly honored to be chosen to build upon these successes, and move the district into the next era of outstanding achievements.” Dr. Lewis received her Bachelor of Science in physics from Fordham University and went on to earn three master’s degrees before completing her doctorate in science education (Ed.D.) from Teachers College at Columbia University. Her impact as an educator has been recognized with distinguished awards from Erase Racism, NAACP, Nassau BOCES Education Partners, National Coalition of Black Women, St. John’s University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, the Korean Parents Association of Long Island, the Long Island Black Educators Association and the Suffolk County Martin Luther King Jr. Commission. Dr. Lewis has presented testimony on behalf of NYSCOSS on the impact of testing to the New York State Senate and has presented a white paper to the Commissioner and the Board of Regents on the Proposed Graduation Rates. She has presented workshops at local universities, NYSSBA, BOCES and LIASCD on such topics as Board-Superintendent Relations, Common Core, Deconstructing the Grades 3-8 Mathematics Assessment, Detracking Our Schools, Digging Deeper: Ensuring All Students to Be College and Career Ready, Embracing Diversity, Maintaining Excellence with Reduced Revenues, Teaching for the Giftedness in All Children, The Annual Professional Performance Appraisal (APPR) and Using Data to Improve Instruction. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139131 Tue, 04 Aug 2020 15:00:00 GMT false139131 Fall Sports Start Date Delayed NYSPHSAA has decided to delay the fall sports start date to Monday, September 21st. Please contact Mr. Pelan if you have any questions or concerns. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139678 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139678 Teacher Earns 2020 STANYS Fellow’s Award Donna Banek, a science teacher at Howard T. Herber Middle School, has earned the 2020 Science Teachers Association of New York State Fellow’s Award. This annual award, which honors teachers who have served with distinction as science educators, is the highest honor bestowed upon a STANYS member. Ms. Banek has taught science in the Malverne School District and been a member of STANYS for 33 years. In the district, she has served as lead teacher for the Saturday Academy, co-director of the Malverne Teachers Center and as a science and health coordinator. Through her commitment to STANYS, she has demonstrated her unending support to science education and science teachers through supportive ideas and continued advocacy. Ms. Banek served as association secretary from 2013-2019. Other recent accomplishments include the 2012 STANYS Excellence in Teaching Intermediate Level Teacher Award, the 2012 Molloy College Alumni Service Award and 2011 Nassau Section Service Award. She will be honored at STANYS’ 2020 fall annual meeting, this year held virtually, and celebrated at the 2021 STANYS state conference. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139405 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139405 Guide Our Reopening Plan Please give your input on reopening our schools: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qI4tQVNbnk-hAsJpCoqtQeEEriBVUZ5HsfyJro3ptyhURUxUVjRHR0IzWjJKNzhEV1g1RDhKVUpFMC4u http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139404 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139404 Livestream Link for Tues. July 14 BOE Meeting - 7PM The next Malverne Board of Education Meeting onJuly 14thwill occur virtually on Webex at 7:00 p.m.. If youwant to join the Board of Education meeting virtually, please follow the directions below: URL:https://malverneufsd.webex.com/malverneufsd/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9301bae014fff337ed8f487bc173d14a Password:mules2020 Meeting number:129 762 9777 If you want to join by phone dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access code for this meeting:129 762 9777 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139403 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139403 July 8- Letter Regarding Reopening http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139402 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139402 Summer Skills - Learning Resources for Students Maurice W. Downing Primary School • Welcome - Incoming Kindergarten • Welcome - Incoming First Grade • Welcome - Incoming Second Grade • Music & Art Skills Davison Avenue Intermediate School • Summer Skills Menu • Music, Art & Band Skills Howard T. Herber Middle School • Math & Science • Music, Art & FACS Skills • Reading Tic Tac Toe • History Project Malverne High School • Music & Art Skills • Math & Science Skills • Reading/Writing • History Project Special Education • Summer Skills Menu ENL • CommonLit Sign-Up Info • Reading Skills K-5 • LOTE Business Physical Education Get our phys-ed app! • https://xa5nc.glideapp.io/ http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139392 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139392 Featured for Photography Four Malverne High School photography students had their work chosen from thousands of national entries to be featured in the annual Photographic Society of America Youth Photography Journal. Our local affiliate member, the Photographic Federation of Long Island, sponsors Malverne for this prestigious contest. Congratulations to: senior Matt Avvinti, sophomore Sophia Franco, freshman Molly Matthaei and senior Mariah Verhun, who all had works selected for inclusion. As acceptances, their names and photo titles will be published in the annual journal. 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District meal distribution ended on June 24. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139398 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139398 Feedback Survey Please take a few moments to provide us feedback on the distance learning program. Survey expires on Monday. Click Here http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139397 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139397 Thank You/Gracias Yes/Si - 1,010 No - 509 Prop#2: Yes/Si-1, 153 No - 353 Congratulations to Jeanne D'Esposito! Felicidades a Jeanne D'Esposito! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139396 Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139396 History Competition Winner Two Malverne High School students participated at the state level in the New York History Day competition.Geoffrey Enwere and Kyle Sayjoan submitted research papers to the senior category on the theme of “Breaking Barriers in History.” Kyle wrote about the loyalty of Japanese Americans in internment camps who heroically served in WWII.Geoffrey wrote about La Malinche, an enslaved Aztec woman who became a respected adviser to Cortés during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. As a result of their submissions, Enwere placed among the top 10 students in New York State.The students’ topics were inspired by their social studies classes and utilized school library databases and other school resources to prepare for the statewide contest. The district congratulates Geoffrey on this achievement. <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536859905 -1073697537 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073743103 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-fareast-language:JA;} p.xmsonormal, li.xmsonormal, div.xmsonormal {mso-style-name:x_msonormal; mso-style-unhide:no; mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-right:0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139395 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139395 June 16 - Virtual Board Meeting Info The next Malverne Board of Education Meeting onJune 16thwill occur virtually on Webex at 8:30 p.m.. If the ballots are still being counted after the regular meeting concludes, the Webex event will stay open until all the ballots are counted. The Malverne Board of Education then hold another meeting to accept the results. If you want to join the Board of Education meeting virtually, please follow the directions below: URL:https://malverneufsd.webex.com/malverneufsd/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec7724922100b2e93861aa630b5c06ce7 Password:mules2020 Meeting number:129 680 5493 The link is also located on the district’s homepage and under the Board of Education section of the web page. If you want to join by phone dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access code for this meeting:129 680 5493 The Malverne School District will livestream the counting of the ballots on malverneschoolslive.com on Tuesday, June 16that 5:00 p.m.. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139394 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139394 BOE Meeting - Tonight 6:30PM - CLICK FOR LINK The Board of Education of the Malverne UFSD will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. It is anticipated that immediately after convening the meeting in public, the Board willentertain a motion to go into executive session. Time : 6:30 p.m. Date : June 11, 2020 Link:https://malverneufsd.webex.com/malverneufsd/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0f3aaed64d11bf3981980e01e7919b14 Password : mules2020 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139393 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139393 Drive-Up Recognitions at Davison Davison Avenue Intermediate School was determined to honor its fifth grade students who were unable to have their moving up ceremony that would have been held in the Howard T. Herber auditorium this June. In compliance with current guidelines for social distancing, Davison Avenue held a drive-up moving up ceremony for its students in front of the school. Each student was invited, with their family, to drive up to the school to receive their certificate, T-shirt and have a picture taken with Principal Rachel Gross and Assistant Principal Stephen Benfante. <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536859905 -1073697537 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073743103 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-fareast-language:JA;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139391 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139391 2020/2021 Budget & BOE Election Information - NEW BALLOT INFORMATION June 8, 2020 This is updated information with regard to the annual budget vote and absentee ballot submission. Please note that yesterday, June 7 , Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order to allow any absentee ballot for an election held on June 9, 2020 and received by mail in the office of the clerk of the school district or designee of the trustees or school board not later than June 16, 2020 to be canvassed for such election. No ballots for such election shall be accepted by the clerk of the school district or designee of the trustees or school board after 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2020 except those received by mail. The two designated drop boxes at Howard T. Herber Middle School, which have been used for hand delivery of absentee ballots, shall be closed and removed at 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2020. Any ballots submitted after 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2020 must be mailed to the School District. As a reminder, there are currently two drop boxes located at Howard T. Herber Middle School. The drop boxes are located at the front entrance and rear entrance of Howard T. Herber Middle School. The drop boxes will be accessible on Monday, June 8th from 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. and Tuesday, June 9th from 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. ----------- As per State Executive Order the annual district budget election and trustee vote has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 9, 2020. The vote will take place via absentee ballot. MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Budget Vote / Trustee Vote June 9, 2020 Absentee ballots can be mailed to Malverne Union Free School District District Clerk 301 Wicks Lane Malverne, New York 11565 Ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 9th to be counted. for additional information and or problem / lost ballot email Lisa Ridley, District Clerk lridley@malverneschools.org DISTRITO ESCOLAR MALVERNE UNION FREE Voto del presupuesto/voto de fideicomisarios 9 de junio de 2020 Las boletas electorales por ausencia se pueden enviar por correo a la siguiente dirección: Malverne Union Free School District District Clerk 301 Wicks Lane Malverne, New York 11565 Para que se contabilicen, las boletas electorales se deben recibir antes de las 5:00p.m. del 9 de junio. Si necesita más información, tiene algún problema o perdió su boleta electoral, envíele un correo electrónico a Lisa Ridley, secretaria del distrito, lridley@malverneschools.org. ------------- INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT Mark your ballot in pen having blue or black ink or with a pencil having black lead. To vote on the propositions/trustees fill in the bubble, mark an X or a ü (check mark) in the space provided. To vote for a person whose name is not printed on the ballot, write the name in the blank space where indicated. The whole ballot is void if the voter: Encloses any paper or other article in the folded ballot or with the ballot in the envelope, or • Makes any other mark or erasure on the ballot, and/or • Defaces or tears the ballot. Insert the completed ballot in the envelope entitled “Election Materials Please Expedite” and seal the envelope. Clearly and neatly complete the front of the envelope [name and address], turn over, read the “Statement of Absentee Voter,” and sign and date the envelope in the spaces indicated. THE BALLOT MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED OR THE BALLOT IS VOID. Insert the completed envelope in to the Business Reply Mail envelope marked “District Clerk” and seal the envelope. This envelope may be: a.)Hand-delivered to the District by leaving it in one of two drop boxes located at either the front and rear entrance of the Howard T. Herber Middle School. The drop boxes will be accessible between 8:00am – 4:00pm on Friday, June 5, 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday, June 8 and between 8:00am – 5:00pm on Tuesday, June 9. b.)Put in the mail - in the prepaid postage stamped envelope accompanying your absentee ballot. The ballot must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2020 for your ballot to be counted. <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:2; mso-generic-font-family:decorative; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 268435456 0 0 -2147483648 0;} @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536859905 -1073697537 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:"Avenir LT Std 45 Book"; panose-1:2 0 5 3 2 0 0 2 0 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-2147483473 1342185546 0 0 155 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt;}size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;}mso-level-number-format:roman-lower; mso-level-tab-stop:none; mso-level-number-position:right; text-indent:-9.0pt;} ol {margin-bottom:0in;} ul {margin-bottom:0in;} INSTRUCCIONES PARA ENVIAR UNA PAPELETA DE VOTANTE AUSENTE Marque su papeleta en pluma con tinta azul o negra o con un lápiz de plomo negro. Para votar por las proposiciones/fideicomisarios rellene el círculo, marque una X o un ü (verificación) en el espacio proporcionado. Para votar por una persona cuyo nombre no esté impreso en la boleta, escriba el nombre en el espacio en blanco donde se indique. Toda la papeleta es nula si el votante: Incluye cualquier papel u otro artículo, dentro de la papeleta doblada o junto a la papeleta en el sobre, o • Hace cualquier otra marca o borrado en la boleta electoral, y / o • Desfigura o rompe la papeleta. Inserte solamente la papeleta completa en el sobre titulado "Materiales electorales por favor acelere" y selle el sobre. Complete clara y limpiamente el frente del sobre [nombre y dirección], voltee, lea la "Declaración de Votante Ausente", y firme y feche el sobre en los espacios indicados. LA PAPELETA DEBE SER FIRMADA Y FECHADA O SERÁ NULA. Inserte el sobre completado dentro del sobre del correo de remitente pre-pago marcado como "Secretario del Distrito" y selle el sobre. Este sobre puede ser: a.)Entregado a mano en el Distrito dejándolo en una de las dos cajas desplegables ubicadas en la entrada delantera y trasera de la Escuela Secundaria Howard T. Herber. Las cajas desplegables serán accesibles de 8:00am a 4:00pm el viernes, 5 de junio, 8:00am – 4:00pm lunes, 8 de junio y entre las 8:00am – 5:00pm el martes 9 de junio. b.)Depositado en el correo - en el sobre sellado postal pre-pago que acompaña a su boleta de ausencia. 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This has occurred on the heels of a deadly pandemic that has affected many people within our greater community. Please be assured that the Malverne Board of Education, Administrators and Staff are here to help you during this very tumultuous time. Families/parents may need some assistance in navigating those difficult interactions with their children regarding the emotional effects of the various occurrences and media coverage. The following resources may be helpful. Anti-Racism for Kids: An Age-by-Age Guide to Fighting Hate/advice/how-to-teach-your-kids-to-fight-hate-an-age-by-age-guide Explaining the news to our kids (Common Sense Media) How to talk to children about difficult news (American Psychological Association) How to talk to your children about protests and racism (CNN) Like all of us, our children may be experiencing emotions like sadness, confusion and anger. Please know that our support staff is here to help, even when our buildings are not open. If you or your child need support, our school psychologists, guidance counselors, and social workers are available and ready to assist. Please contact your building principal if you, or your children are in need of any support system intervention during this period of time. During the last 13 years I have seen our students demonstrate the strength and value of DIVERSITY. However, this does not exempt us from the ills that plague our greater society. It only intensifies our collective resolve to continue our mission of Equity and Success for all children in our Malverne Family. We also understand, especially during difficult times, that all of us need to support the social and emotional needs of all Family members. To start, a coalition committee has been formed by community leaders and school administrators that is asking for volunteers who can contribute to the development of solutions to the systemic world problems we all face. Anyone interested in becoming a committee member, should contact Dr. Romano by email - Vromano@malverneschools.org. Working closely together for the common good can only result in a better world for everyone. Sincerely, Dr. James H. 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Herber Middle School announced its two students who are leading the way for its eighth grade class. The class may not formally meet for the usual pomp and circumstance this year, but its valedictorian Kazuri Harris and salutatorian Raya Harrison will still lead the class into its freshman year. Kazuri’s strengths lie not only in her intelligence, but in her ability to connect with others. A member of the National Junior Honor Society, she will graduate from HTH with an overall average of 98.7505. Kazuri has found a love for performance and has been a soloist with the Select Choir, as well as earned a lead role in the musical production of “The Lion King.” She has been able to combine her ability for asking questions and her love of performance by participating in mock trial. A very creative and expressive individual, Kazuri also has a passion for writing. Raya is an energetic and meticulous student. With an average of 98.2565, she has managed to perfectly balance academics with extracurricular activities. Raya is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, the Community Service Club and Athletes Assisting Athletes. She has amassed more than 73 hours of community service. When Raya isn’t focusing on her academics or service to others, she likes to be creative. She plays flute in the HTH band, is a member of the Jazz Band and Select Choir, and is an active member of the drama club, appearing in the musicals “The Wizard of Oz” and “The Lion King.” Outside of school, Raya attends dance classes and participates in martial arts. The district congratulates both of these students on their successes. <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536859905 -1073697537 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1073743103 0 0 415 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-fareast-language:JA;} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139388 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139388 Important Statement from Superintendent of Schools A distressing social media post has been brought to our attention regarding a Malverne School District employee. The Board of Education and administration take this matter very seriously and it is under investigation and being addressed through the legal process. This district does not stand for or condone any verbal or physical act/threat or social media post that exhibits or promotes violence, intolerance or hate of any kind. Any student or staff member who violates the district’s Code of Conduct will face disciplinary and/or legal action, as appropriate. - Dr. James Hunderfund, Superintendent of Schools http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139389 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139389 Committee to Be Formed The recent events in the world, nation, and our community have been challenging and emotional on many levels. In the Malverne School Community our diversity has always been our strength. This does not mean we are immune to the ills that plague our society, but it strengthens our resolve to continue to educate our children. Please know that Malverne Schools maintains an unwavering commitment to the District’s Mission of embracing pride in our diversity and unity in creating an environment for all students to succeed. We also understand that during difficult times, a healthy school community needs to support the social and emotional needs of their students. To meet this end, Malverne Schools will be forming a committee along with local community leaders to help students navigate through the challenges they face today. We encourage all leaders in the community to join us. A formal statement explaining the purpose, goals, and how to participate will soon follow. When schools work closely with their communities, there is no limit to what can be accomplished. Reminder of Our District’s Mission: This districtembraces our pride in our diversity, and our success has always stemmed from our unity in creating an environment for all students to succeed. As these times continue to get morechallenging,we want to remind everyone of our ideals. This district does not stand for or condone any verbal or physical act/threat or social media post that exhibits or promotes violence, intolerance or hate of any kind. Any student or staff member who violates our usual guidelinesas noted in the district’s Code of Conduct will face disciplinary and/or legal action, as necessary. Let’s continue to be a beacon of light for each other during this time. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139387 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139387 Updated Meal Schedule for June The schedule for June meal distributions has been updated. Please click below for details. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139533 Wed, 20 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139533 Virtual Board of Education Meeting - May 19 @ 7:00 PM The next Malverne Board of Education Meeting on May 19th at 7:00 p.m. will occur virtually on Webex. If you want to join the Board of Education meeting virtually, please follow the directions below: URL: https://malverneufsd.webex.com/malverneufsd/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9577840484e291d735512c77315359e8 Password: mules2020 Meeting number: 714 742 343 The link is also located under the Board of Education dropdown menu. If you want to join by phone dial: 1-408-418-9388 Access code for this meeting: 714 742 343 During the public participation, you will have the chance to ask the Malverne Board of Education any questions you may have. In order to ask your question, you will need to raise your hand digitally. The moderator will call your name, unmute you and ask you to present your questions. Once you ask your questions, please lower your hand digitally. A PowerPoint presentation showing you how to raise your hand digitally can be found here. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139586 Fri, 15 May 2020 20:00:00 GMT false139586 Thank You Cards for Heroes Howard T. Herber Middle School sixth graders of Mrs. Loredonna Hennessy and Mrs. Kimberly Hayes’ classes took time out of their busy days of remote learning to create gratitude cards for the frontline workers at Northwell Hospital in Manhasset. Cards were made to let these heroes know just how much they are appreciated and valued. Teaching Assistant Mrs. Rosaria Roy, whose daughter is a nurse at Northwell Hospital, was able to deliver the cards to her coworkers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139587 Fri, 15 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139587 May Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139585 Fri, 15 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139585 Statewide Thought Exchange Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that New York school facilities will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The Governor will make a decision about summer school by the end of May. As we look to the future, we must think about what a return to school buildings might look like and how best to support students, families and staff. We know that we are stronger together. We need all voices to be heard on this important matter. Please participate in a statewide virtual conversation about reopening schools. You will be able to read and rate other participants' responses. Based on those ratings, the most important thoughts will rise to the top.All contributions are anonymous. This is a statewide exchange facilitated by the 37 New York BOCES (Boards of Cooperative Educational Services). The exchange results will be shared with our elected officials so that they will have a more global understanding of the thoughts and ideas our community members have about returning to in-person schooling. I encourage everyone to use the link below to share your thoughts and help evaluate the critical issues. If English is not your first language, there is a translation feature. Thought Exchange Link:https://my.thoughtexchange.com/333518046 Your BOCES is Nassau BOCES. Thank you in advance for your participation, Dr. James Hunderfund Superintendent of Schools http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139584 Fri, 15 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139584 Petition for Nomination of Candidates to the Board The requirement for obtaining signatures on a candidate petition is waived for the June 9th election. Instead, individuals declare themselves to be a candidate for the board of education, provided that they meet all other legal requirements to be a candidate. Remember, sufficient information must be included for the District Clerk to verify that the candidate is otherwise qualified to run for the board. There is no change in the time frame for submission of a candidate petition. Therefore, candidate petitions/declarations are due 30 days prior to the election, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2020 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139581 Thu, 07 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139581 Best High Schools in U.S. For the second consecutive year, Malverne High School has been ranked on the U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools list. “Very few schools on the list share our demographics. Our diversity is our strength and something that we are very proud of,” said Principal Dr. Vincent Romano. “This ranking is a testament to the commitment of our teachers and staff, the support of our community, and the willingness of our students to accept no boundaries. This ranking demonstrates that hard work and strong relationships are the key to academic achievement. This is a true team effort — congratulations to all!” Schools are ranked on six factors: College Readiness (30%), Math and Reading Proficiency (20%), Math and Reading Performance (20%), Underserved Student Performance (10%), College Curriculum Breadth (10%) and Graduation Rate (10%). Malverne High School has been ranked in the top 10% of schools in the nation as well as in New York, placing Malverne 29th out of 111 that made the rankings on Long Island. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139580 Wed, 06 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139580 Legal Notice – May 2020 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139579 Tue, 05 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139579 HS Teachers Tribute to Students https://youtu.be/R-zGvOJmohk http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139583 Fri, 01 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139583 Honoring Our Seniors In recognition of the Class of 2020 and our senior athletes, Malverne High School will turn on their stadium lights on May 1st at 8:20 p.m. (20:20 military time) for 20 minutes to show the Class of 2020 how much our community appreciates them. The community is asked to stay at home and flicker the front lights of their house at the same time. This will show our seniors how much we appreciate them. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139578 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139578 Class of 2020 Valedictorian & Salutatorian In a recent virtual conference call, Malverne High School Principal Vincent Romano recognized the Class of 2020’s valedictorian Hannah Hardeo and salutatorian Halle Akaeze. Having also served as valedictorian of the eighth-grade class moving up from Howard T. Herber Middle School four years ago, Hannah is no stranger to being at the top of her class. With a strong desire to achieve, she has taken the most challenging courses, including AP Calculus, AP Capstone Research and AP Chemistry, and has been recognized as an AP Scholar with Distinction for her achievements on such exams. Hannah is also a member of the Book Club, Foreign Language Club, Honors Club, National Honor Society, Robotics Club and varsity tennis team, and serves as treasurer of the Girls Club and section leader for the award-winning Pride of Malverne Marching Band. In addition, she volunteers two hours a week at a senior living center, where she assists with hand therapy exercises. She will graduate with a weighted GPA of 104.59 and a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors and Mastery in Math, as well as an AP Capstone Diploma. Hannah will be attending Johns Hopkins University as a biology major this fall. In addition to being an AP Scholar with Distinction, Halle’s many accolades include being a Long Island Arts Council poetry finalist and an NAACP Act-So Painting competition silver medal finalist. She earned an honorable mention in the Scholastic Art & Writing Regional Awards. She participates in numerous extracurricular activities, including the Black Studies/World Cultures Club, Community Service Club, Foreign Language Club, Girls Club, GSA Club and Robotics Club. Halle has also served as the team captain for the varsity tennis team, is a member of the Tri-M National Honor Society and volunteers as a peer tutor at the high school’s Homework Center. She will graduate with a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors and Mastery in Math and Science and an AP Capstone Diploma.Halle continues to explore all 14 of her well-deserved college acceptances including several offers from the most prestigious universities world-wide. While she has not yet finalized her decision to attend a specific school, Halle is truly grateful to consider attending the following Universities: Harvard-Berklee Dual Degree Program, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Stanford, Brown and Cornell. 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The Department deems such Executive Order(s) be a reasonable excuse for a delay under Ed. Law 3635. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139542 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139542 BOE Message - Tech Issues During BOE Mtg. The Board of Education would like to thank everyone who joined its virtual meeting on April 28 and would like to apologize for the technical issues viewers may have encountered. It appears to have been an issue with the WebEx platform we were using and was, unfortunately, out of our control in the moment. The company has been contacted and is working to resolve any issues so as not to impact future meetings. We appreciate your patience and for staying with us through the meeting, despite the issues. We hope you will join us again in May. Stay well. Sincerely, Danielle Hopkins, President Board of Education http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139541 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139541 Link for Board Meeting - 7:00 PM TONIGHT Board of Education Meeting April 28th7:00 p.m. URL:https://malverneufsd.webex.com/malverneufsd/j.php?MTID=mae7226cb2c85bc44b2c45ede9cce110e Password:mules2020 Meeting number:714 060 290 If you want to join by phone +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 714 060 290 If you want to ask the Board of Education any questions, please click the link below and fill out the form. We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qI4tQVNbnk-hAsJpCoqtQTLkW1b8bABEp8r-bKqhh0BUNDFMU1U3MVo2VUJLRUs2WjFYRkRJNk9YMi4u http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139540 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 22:45:00 GMT false139540 Distance Learning Resources Click here for all information, K-12. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139676 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139676 Board of Education Meeting April 28th 7:00 p.m. Board of Education MeetingApril 28th7:00 p.m. A link to view it will be provided in this location at 6:45 pm on the 28th. If you want to ask the Board of Education any questions, please click the link below and fill out the form. We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qI4tQVNbnk-hAsJpCoqtQTLkW1b8bABEp8r-bKqhh0BUNDFMU1U3MVo2VUJLRUs2WjFYRkRJNk9YMi4u http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139539 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139539 Video for Seniors https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=haFlm6B3kyI http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139538 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139538 Kindergarten Registration Applications Available Kindergarten Registration - Applications are now available for kindergarten registration for the fall semester please click here. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139537 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139537 Wonder Girl Award Winner Congratulations to Malverne High School senior Olivia Marco has been named recipient of the 2020 The Wonder Girl Award from The Herald/Richner Publications. Each year, the publication selects one female student from Nassau County for the award and Olivia was chosen based on her grades, resume, leadership and dedication to women’s health and empowerment. During her time at Malverne High School, she founded and currently serves as president of Girls Club, which celebrates female empowerment, and has a fundraising component to benefit Girls, Inc. In addition, this year Olivia has started a local chapter of the Menstrual Movement and has organized drives to donate female products to local women’s shelters. She is also captain of the color guard and a member of the varsity tennis team. In addition to this honor, Olivia has also received an Army ROTC Scholarship, which will cover full tuition to any university that has a program. 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Malverne is one of 754 across the nation to receive this honor, which recognizes the outstanding efforts of teachers, parents, administrators and community members to ensure all students are offered exceptional music education in their curriculum. The NAMM Foundation, assisted by the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas, evaluates schools and districts based on their funding, highly qualified music teachers, commitment to high music standards, community support, and participation and access to music instruction. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139535 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139535 April 8 - Letter on Continued Closure http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139534 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139534 Transportation Deadline Extended Nonpublic Transportation Deadline Extended to May 10, 2020 Please note that due to the closure of schools pursuant to the Executive Order(s) issued by the Governor for the COVID-19 crisis and recognizing that such requests need to be incorporated into a school district’s budget, the Department directs all public school districts to accept all parental requests for transportation to charter and nonpublic schools submitted on or before May 10, 2020. The Department deems such Executive Order(s) be a reasonable excuse for a delay under Ed. Law 3635. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139532 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139532 Letters From Superintendent - Updated March 27 with Daycare Info http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139674 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT false139674 March 17 - Message from BOE President Dear Parents/Guardians and Staff, On behalf of the Board of Education, I would like to offer oursincerest thanks to everyone – teachers, staff, custodians, administrators, parents/guardians, etc. – who have all been doing their very best under unprecedented circumstances. Your dedication to our students and this community is valued and appreciated beyond measure. Information is changing rapidly and the guidance and clarification on how to handleall ofthiswith our schools has not been entirely clear.Know that every decision is made with the health and safety of our students and staff as ourNo. 1priority, always. The Board members and I are here to support you during this time and urge anyone with specific questions about school-related matters to contactyour principalor an administrator at any time.We are all here foryou. If you have questions or concerns regarding the virusitselfand its symptoms, your best resource isto callthe New York State Department of Health Novel Coronavirus Hotline at 1-888-364-3065. Please join me in using this time to embrace our families, in celebrating our health and resiliency, and in being thankful for a community as strong as Malverne. 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It is with great pride and excitement that I announce the Board’s intention to adopt a contract at tomorrow night’s meeting between Dr. Lorna Lewis and the Malverne School District. As you will see in the article on this website and Facebook page, she brings with her a wealth of experience and perspective that we believe will enrich our educational system and continue our upward trajectory for years to come. She will begin with our district on Aug. 1. We have arranged for a special Meet and Greet with Dr. Lewis on Thursday, March 5 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Malverne Performing Arts Center. You are all invited and encouraged to attend. I hope to see you then to join me and my fellow Board members in welcoming Dr. Lewis to our community. On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank Dr. Hunderfund and his administrative team for bringing our district to its current level of success. Our students are truly thriving and Dr. Hunderfund’s work here has been integral in that. We wish him much health and happiness in his retirement. Sincerely, Danielle Hopkins, Board of Education President http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139524 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:00:00 GMT false139524 Honoring Our Seniors The Mules defeated East Rockaway HS on Senior Night as Moncia Cordova, Tyela Davidson, Timani Jones, Destiny Mitchell and Tamaira Smalls played their final home game of their career at Malverne High School. Thank you to all these wonderful seniors for all their hard work and dedication over the past four years. Come out and support the Girls Basketball Program in the Playoffs as they start on February 16th. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139132 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139132 Coronavirus Letter http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139129 Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139129 Upcoming Pre-K Saturday Registration http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139124 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139124 Saturday Pre-K Registration http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139123 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139123 The 2020-2021 Transportation Application is Now Available Click here to visit the Transportation page http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139122 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139122 Upcoming Lion King, Jr. Performance Howard T. Herber Middle School students will be presenting The Lion King, Jr. this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 10 and 11. The performance begins both days at 7pm in the HTH auditorium. Tickets can be purchased here. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139121 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139121 January 2020 Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139531 Thu, 02 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT false139531 Happy New Year Wishing you a healthy and happy New Year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139529 Wed, 01 Jan 2020 03:00:00 GMT false139529 Toy Drive Donation Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s Special Forces teamed up with Student Council members to host a toy drive for the holiday season. Thanks to the generosity of the school’s community, the group was able to collect 10 large bags of toys. All the toys were donated to SCO Family Of Service. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139530 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139530 Happy Holidays Wishing you a wonderful holiday season. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139527 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139527 Video Winner This fall, Davison Avenue Intermediate School staff and students submitted a video to the National Principals Month Video Contest hosted by the National Association of Secondary Schools Principals. The video, which was “Brady Bunch” inspired, celebrated Principal Rachel Gross and focused on how much she means to the students, the school and their community. Only three schools (one high school, one middle school and one elementary school) win this award each year and Davison Avenue Intermediate School and Ms. Gross was selected as the winner in the elementary category. Congratulations to the staff, faculty and Ms. Gross for this recognition! You can view the video by clicking here. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139528 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139528 Scholar-Athlete Sports Teams Malverne High School would like to congratulate all of its teams that represented the community with distinction and sportsmanship during the 2019 fall sports season. In addition to multiple team successes, many of our student-athletes were individually honored in their respective sports for succeeding both in the classroom and on the playing field. This fall season the district celebrated five of its six teams earning New York State Scholar-Athlete Team status, with a cumulative average of 90 or above. The five Scholar-Athlete Teams were honored at the district’s Dec. 10 Board of Education meeting: Varsity Cheerleading, Varsity Boys Soccer, Varsity Girls Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139525 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139525 Outstanding Athletes Congratulations to seniors Samantha Clare and Stuart Oates for being named as Nassau Zone Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year Award. Sponsored by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, this award recognizes one male and one female Nassau County high school senior from each school district who exemplify outstanding scholastic ability, physical education performance and leadership qualities. They were honored at the annual NYSAHPERD Award Ceremony at Crest Hollow Country Club on Monday, Dec. 9. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139523 Tue, 10 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139523 Walter Johnson in a student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. In addition to being an excellent participant in class, he is a great soccer player. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139368 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139368 Balloons Over Davison Prior to the Thanksgiving break, Davison Avenue hosted its first ever Thanksgiving Parade. After reading Balloons Over Broadway in their Literature Workshop, fifth-graders designed their own “balloons” and floats for the event. The parade included dances and a mock marching band, too! Maurice W. Downing kindergartners hosted a similar parade this year, as well. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139522 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 06:00:00 GMT false139522 All-Star Players Congratulations to Louis Ridley and Rashad Teachey for participating in the annual Nassau County Coaches Association All-Star Football Game on Thanksgiving morning. Louis Ridley had a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and was named the Offensive MVP of the game. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139521 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139521 Thanksgiving Food Drive The Davison Avenue’s Special Forces hosted its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Thanks to the overwhelming support of the school community, more than 180 pounds of food was collected for donation to The Mary Brennan INN. This donation will help feed hundreds of families who visit the soup kitchen on Thanksgiving Day. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139369 Tue, 26 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139369 Radio City Performance Click here to view the video http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139367 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139367 Connecting with Community MWD Student Council kicked off its intergenerational connection with residents of Atria’s Assisted Living. The partnership will continue throughout the year as residents of Atria visit Downing as guest readers in every class. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139366 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139366 Fall Athletic Awards Congratulations to all of our athletes on a great fall season! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139364 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139364 Superintendent Search Survey Results Thank you to all those who contributed via the survey and/or forum. HYA will now be interviewing potential candidates for the position with this feedback in mind. We hope to have more information to share in the coming months. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139178 Thu, 14 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139178 AP Scholars Seventy-five past and current students from Malverne High School earned the designation of Advanced Placement Scholars for excelling on their 2019 AP exams. This is the most AP Scholars the district has had to date. Also, new this year is the AP Capstone/Seminar and Research designation for students. The district congratulates the following current students on achieving this honor: AP Capstone Diploma Halle Akaeze, Amanda Christodoulou, Savannah Fehn, Hannah Hardeo, Joshua Hillel, Agnes Kubik, Olivia Marco, Jason Mejia, Conner O’Reilly and Kyle Sajoyan. AP Seminar and Research Certificate Jose Arias Valdez, Brianna Dorcelian, Amanda Nagasawa, Stuart Oates, Aly Tarmin, Olivia Tarmin and Christian Rodriguez. AP Scholars with Distinction Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams. Halle Akaeze, Ozioma Alozie, Amanda Christodoulou, Brianna Dorcelian, Savannah Fehn, Hannah Hardeo, Joshua Hillel, Agnes Kubik, Olivia Marco, Jason Mejia, Amanda Nagasawa, Conner O’Reilly, Kyle Sajoyan, Aly Tarmin and Olivia Tarmin. AP Scholars with Honor Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Mich-Toya Grant, Natalie Landaverde, Anthony Riveros, Amber Wilkins, Christian Rodriguez and Yasmin Senior. AP Scholars Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. Jamie Brienza, Sophia Franco, Merines Hernandez Rosar, Giovanna Luna Menjivar, Yaelle Pierre, JonLuc Thompson, Jose Arias Valdez, Matthew Avvinti, Demetrios Bountouves, Ryan Daley, Kiah Dozier, Emily-Marie English, Eric Hartley, Fayahni Ifill, Santino Maione, Stuart Oates, Jack Obiol, Damilola Olaniyan, Jabari Smith, Kayla Sukhnanan, Nelson Viscaino and Akeile Smith. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139177 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139177 November Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139176 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139176 Making Playoffs Varsity Football finished the season 4-4 and made the Nassau County Playoffs for the sixth consecutive year. Come support the Mules on Saturday night at Cold Spring Harbor High School. Kickoff between the Mules and Seahawks is 6pm and let’s fill the stands in orange and blue. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139175 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139175 Undefeated Season Congratulations to the HTH Football Team who went 6-0, to finish their season undefeated. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139173 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139173 Conference Champs Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Volleyball Team on winning the 2019 Conference Championship. The Mules finished with a 14-2 record and have qualified for the Nassau County Volleyball Playoffs. The Semifinals will be Thursday, Nov. 7 at Manhasset High School at 5pm. Malverne received the fourth seed and will be taking on the top seed Seaford Vikings. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139172 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139172 Red Ribbon Week Superheroes Students throughout the district celebrated Red Ribbon Week with various events and activities. Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, drug and violence prevention awareness campaign that is celebrated annually in school districts across the United States. At MWD, Ms. Fariello’s class kicked off Red Ribbon Week dressed as their favorite superheroes - knowing that superheroes make great choices! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139171 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139171 Senior Volleyball Players The Girls Volleyball Program recently held its 2019 Senior Night. The Mules had ten seniors who played the final home match of their career at Malverne High School. These young athletes will be greatly missed and we would like the wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors. Congratulations to: Emioluwa Abiola, Ozioma Alozie, Nicolette Conserve, Tyela Davidson, Nerly Guerrier, Alanna Jacelon, Damilola Olaniyan, Tiffany Prewitt, Nicole Sangeniti, Charmaine Young and Destiny Mitchell. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139170 Thu, 31 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139170 Strides Against Cancer Davison Avenue’s Special Forces recently participated in the districtwide fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The Strides for Life Walk asked those in the district to walk the Malverne High School track and pledge money for the cause. The Special Forces raised $670. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139169 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139169 Celebration of Life for Richard Banyon It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing, on October 26, 2019, of our former colleague Richard Banyon, former Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum. On Sunday, November 10, 2019, the family will be hosting a Celebration of Life to honor Richard Banyon: Hofstra University Club 225 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY Sunday, 11/10 11am - 2pm http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139168 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139168 Preventing the Spread of Germs Germs beware! Dr. Ranekka Dean, Director of Infection Prevention at NYU Winthrop Hospital spoke with third-graders at Davison on how to best protect themselves from catching the flu this season. The interactive demonstration included showing kids the proper way to sneeze into their sleeve or tissue, as well as how to practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of germs in general. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139166 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139166 Pasta & Pumpkins Students in Lauren Matthew’s first-grade class at Maurice W. Downing have really been “shaping” their skills with seasonal activities. In order to reinforce their knowledge of the lifecycle of a pumpkin, students completed a pumpkin craft activity. Then, using various sized pastas, students made diagrams of a skeleton. The activities served to reinforce their classroom lesson, as well as to serve as festive ways to celebrate the coming Halloween holiday. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139165 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139165 All-Eastern Honors Musicians Congratulations to four Malverne High School student musicians who have been accepted into the 2020 National Association for Music Education’s All-Eastern Honor Choir. Their acceptance was based on their perfect score of 100 at the NYSSMA All-State Festival last Spring, in addition to their state ranking which is done by the NYSSMA judges. This year Samuel Adeyekun, Austin Cange, Santino Maione and Christian Rodriguez will represent Malverne’s music department as part of this prestigious ensemble. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139164 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139164 Board Honored As part of October as Board Appreciation Month, each of the schools presented members of the Board of Education with words of thanks in the form of a video and small token of appreciation. Maurice W. Downing students were on hand to present their video, and even sang along with their video. In addition, the Board and administration honored the district’s AP Scholars and All-Eastern Musicians. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139163 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139163 Strides for Life Walk - Oct. 24 On Thursday, Oct 24th, Malverne High School will host its annual Strides for Life walk against breast cancer. This community event will include efforts by students in all Malverne Public Schools. Students from the high school, Howard T. Heber Middle School and Davison Avenue Elementary School will be joined by faculty, staff and local residents in a walk around the Malverne High School track to raise funds to find a cure. The Maurice W. Downing Primary school students will walk at their school. The annual event is organized by the high school’s National Honor Society and Community Service Club. Making Strides against Breast Cancer began in Malverne in 2009 in honor of Carolyn Klingbeil, a Spanish language teacher at the high school. Over the years, the annual event has raised over $15,000. Please join us on the Malverne High School track from 3-5 pm. Anyone wishing to donate online can do so through the American Cancer Society’s Malverne Strides for Life website at https://tinyurl.com/malvernewalks. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139162 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139162 MPAC Opening & Homecoming Saturday, Oct. 12 marked a historic day for the Malverne school community. Not only did we celebrate the grand opening of our Malverne Performing Arts Center, but we hosted our annual Homecoming parade, fair and game. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139160 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139160 Arrangements for Peg O’Connor It is with a heavy heart that we inform the community of the passing of former Board of Education member Marguerite (Peg) O'Connor. She was adored by all and will be missed. The arrangements are as follows: Flinch and Bruns Funeral Home, 34 Hempstead Avenue, Lynbrook • Wednesday, October 16th 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm • Thursday, October 17th 2pm-4pm & 7pm-9pm Funeral - Friday, October 18th at 9:45am Our Lady of Peace, 25 Fowler Avenue, Lynbrook In lieu of flowers, a scholarship is being set up in honor of Peg: All donations can be made to the following: Checks payable to: Marguerite ‘Peg’ O’Connor Scholarship Fund Mail all checks to: Malverne UFSD c/o Christopher Caputo 301 Wicks Lane Malverne, NY 11565 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139159 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139159 Davison’s Got Spirit In honor of this year’s homecoming theme of Music Through the Ages, students and staff at Davison Avenue dressed up in retro fashion for spirit week. A popular song from each of the decades played over the loud speaker each day as the students lined up in the morning as well as during dismissal. The school celebrated music from the 50s, 70s, and 80s while getting pumped for homecoming weekend and the opening ceremony of the MPAC at MHS on Saturday, Oct. 12. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139158 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139158 Kindergarten Discoveries Kindergarten at MWD is all about learning and discovering new things. Students in Mrs. Monahan’s class have been learning about their class pet – a hermit crab – and enjoying their observation of its sight, sound and feel. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139157 Wed, 09 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139157 Falling for Math Fall is in full force at Downing! Students throughout the school have been using the vibrant fall colors and festive decorations as learning opportunities. As an example, students in Mrs. Smyth’s kindergarten class tested whether apples would sink or float and then charted their favorite apples. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139156 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139156 Commended Students Congratulations to Halle Akaeze and Conner O’Reilly who have been named Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 34,000 students nationwide are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2020 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. “Congratulations to both Halle and Conner for their recognition as Commended Students for the National Merit Scholarship Program,” Director of Guidance Rebecca Gottesman said. “We are so incredibly proud of both students for their extraordinary success on the PSAT exam last October and their overall academic accomplishments thus far, however, their high school counselors want to emphasize that this recognition only scratches the surface of who these two students truly are. Both have emerged as compassionate leaders, altruistic activists, artistically gifted, intrinsically motivated and incredibly special young adults. Their unique approach to everything they do has set them apart from their peers and propelled them into respected leadership roles both in school and out in the community. This is only the beginning for both Halle and Conner, with their innate values, strength of character and integrity, we look forward to watching them each accomplish every goal they have set for themselves!” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139155 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139155 MPAC Opening Ceremony Concert Tickets http://our.show/mpacopening http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139153 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139153 October Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139152 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139152 Lemonade for a Cause During Davison’s annual Back to School BBQ the Special Forces wanted to recognize September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The group set up a lemonade stand and raised $239 throughout the event. All proceeds went to The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which is dedicated to changing children's lives through impactful research, raising awareness and supporting families to help cure pediatric cancer. The Special Forces are mentored by Mrs. Martine Laventure. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139150 Thu, 19 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139150 Superintendent Search - Open Community Forum The Board of Education is beginning the process of searching for a new superintendent and has hired the firm, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates to assist. As one of the initial steps in the process, the Board would like to seek your input on the desired characteristics and skills that you would like to see in the next superintendent. Please share your thoughts by responding to the survey linked here: https://ecrasurvey.com/malverneufsd. In addition, HYA will be hosting an Open Forum for the community on Monday, Sept. 23 in Malverne High School Library beginning at 7:30 pm. All community residents are encouraged to attend. Thank you for your participation in this important process for our district! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139149 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139149 Shelby Zwillick is a student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. She served as a Student Council representative last year and participated in Girl Scouts, gymnastics and dance. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139666 Fri, 13 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139666 Teachers Granted Tenure At the Sept. 10 Board of Education meeting, eight teachers throughout the district were honored for tenure. An important milestone for any educator, it marks a teacher’s commitment to the district and the total success of its students. Malverne is proud to welcome the following teachers to its family: Catina Agosta, Brittany Brancaccio, Meghan Christensen, Michael Cressy, Patricia Desormeau, Nyree Francis, Casey Schwendel and Alyssa Sitler. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139663 Wed, 11 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139663 Celebrating Staff Success A tradition in Malverne, Superintendent’s Conference Day concluded with celebratory remarks and recognition of teachers and staff members who have achieved notable milestones and accomplishments. Just as the district itself had much to celebrate, these individuals were recognized by administration for going above and beyond. Congratulations to the following individuals who were honored this year: Outstanding Support Staff Member Amy Gardner – Davison Avenue Intermediate School Security Guard Outstanding Staff Member Danish Nadeem - Malverne High School 35 Years of Service Plaque James Bosworth – Custodial Staff 30 Years of Service Plaque Robert Fleming – Grounds keeper 25 Years of Service Plaque Phyllis Schoellig - Malverne High School Christine Waverla - Howard T. Herber Middle School Jennifer Tumminello - Davison Avenue http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139662 Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:00:00 GMT false139662 First Day Smiles In case you missed it, here is a look at some of the first day fun across the district. Welcome back! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139661 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139661 Welcome Back! Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139659 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139659 Jasmine Pequero is now a ninth-grade student at Malverne High School. While at Howard T. Herber Middle School last year, she put in maximum effort and extra help when needed to earn the 8th Grade Award for Commitment in Math. Congratulations. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139660 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139660 Superintendent Announces Retirement After 13 years with the district, Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund has announced his intent to retire at the conclusion of the 2019-2020 school year. Dr. Hunderfund is leaving Malverne with nearly 50 years of experience as an educator, 26 of which he has served as a superintendent. During his superintendency at Malverne, the high school was named a New York State Reward School for the first time in its history, made the National Advanced Placement District Honor Roll, was the only school in Nassau County to earn the National Policy Center’s Gold Recognition as a School of Opportunity, and has been ranked among America’s Most Challenging High Schools by the Washington Post for the past five years. The district’s Howard T. Herber Middle School was named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, and Davison Avenue Intermediate School was recognized by New York State for best instructional practices. In addition, as part of the district’s first bond project in 2010, Dr. Hunderfund was responsible for the reorganization of the Malverne schools into a Princeton Plan, which included moving the fifth grade from the middle school and into the Davison Ave Intermediate School. Dr. Hunderfund’s leadership model is a collaborative one, making the entire Malverne community a partner in the educational system. As superintendent, he expanded services to the region through an extensive volunteer program involving students, parents and residents and established a number of committees, bringing community groups and the schools together. Under his leadership, the community passed two bonds that assisted in bringing the district’s buildings up to 21st-century learning standards. In recent years, Dr. Hunderfund has earned the Suffolk County Superintendents President Award, the SCOPE Award for Outstanding Educational Leadership and the Nassau BOCES Education Partner Award. He has served as president of the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association, was a member of the SCOPE Board of Directors, and serves the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools as assistant chairperson of its school evaluation committee and as a progress report evaluator. “Dr. Hunderfund has made tremendous strides in our district by redefining our standards and traditions and bringing our schools, curriculum, students and community together to excel at levels that surpassed our expectations,” Board of Education President Danielle Hopkins said. “We thank him for his service and dedication to our students and wish him nothing but health and happiness in his retirement. He will leave behind difficult shoes to fill as we seek someone to take our district to even greater heights.” He will retire effective August 31, 2020. The Board of Education intends to conduct an extensive superintendent search. “We want everyone in the community to be heard and we want to consider all options,” Ms. Hopkins said. “Our district has come so far, and we need to make sure that the person we hire will continue, if not advance, our mission.” The Board will discuss next steps at its September 10 meeting. All community residents are encouraged to attend. As always, any important announcements regarding the superintendent search will be posted on the district’s website. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139658 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT false139658 Readers Perform The Little Mermaid Camp Read-a-Lot’s Camp Challenge is celebrating another year for first- through fifth-graders. The program, which strives to keep students engaged in reading throughout the summer months, was set to a Little Mermaid theme this year. To culminate the program, students performed a short Little Mermaid-inspired play with songs, which they had been practicing for throughout the summer. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139656 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139656 Grayson Payne is an incoming first-grader at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. Grayson Payne is an incoming first-grader at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. In addition to being an excellent student, he excels at both Karate and Tae Kwon Do. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139655 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139655 2019-2020 Calendar – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139654 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139654 Summer Book Magic Every student at Davison Avenue received a special, gold-foil wrapped Roald Dahl book to kick-off their summer vacation and the start of the school’s Summer Book Magic program. As part of the fun, Principal Rachel Gross is hiding gold-wrapped books all over Lynbrook, Lakeview and Malverne for students to find. Parents are taking pictures and tagging #DAVsummermagic to share in the magic. Once the book is found, students are asked to write or draw about their “summer magic” which can be anything from visiting a grandparent to going to the beach. Be sure to check out the hashtag on Twitter all summer! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139653 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139653 Olivia Brown was a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School last year. She is a stellar student who is dedicated to her studies. Olivia was also a member of the Drama Club, Poetry Club, Debate Club, Earth Day-Legion of Nature and Select Choir and has received many accolades for her creative talents. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139649 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139649 Britt-James-Leistner Youth Clinic The Lakeview Youth Federation, Inc. in conjunction with the Malverne and East Rockaway High School Football Coaching Staffs Presents the Britt-James-Leistner Youth Clinic. Free Agility, Ability and Mobility Football Clinic with Mentoring For Youth from ages 10 to 18. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139652 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139652 Summer/Graduation Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139651 Thu, 18 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139651 Grad Walk Many members of Malverne High School’s Class of 2019 visited their younger peers the last week of school to offer inspiration. Dressed in caps and gowns, the graduates walked through the halls of Maurice W. Downing Primary School and Davison Avenue Intermediate School for the first time to the applause and cheer of students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Both staff members and students congratulated them on their achievement. The event allowed the alumni, who graduated June 21, one last walk through their old school buildings and served as a goal for the district’s future graduates. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139650 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139650 Summer Bucket Lists Prior to the end of the school year, students throughout Maurice W. Downing were already planning their summer activities. As part of a writing assignment in class, students created their summer bucket lists, highlighting what they are most looking forward to doing over the next two months. Many of the lists included going to the beach, going to camp, swimming in the pool, sleeping over a friend or family members house and traveling for vacation. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139385 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139385 Makaela Brennan is a fourth grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. She is a great student and soccer player who was lucky enough to meet her idol, Crystal Dunn, who plays for the Women’s U.S. National Team. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139386 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139386 Congratulations Graduates! Congrats to the Class of 2019. See slideshow of photos from the big ceremony here. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139384 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139384 HTH’s Val & Sal Congratulations to Howard T. Herber Middle School’s valedictorian Sabrina Ramharakh and salutatorian Molly Matthaei. These two students have excelled during their middle school career and earned the top ranking for their moving-up ceremony on June 24. Sabrina has been a scholar-athlete, performing on the school’s soccer, volleyball, basketball and lacrosse teams. She is a member of the jazz band and served as class president this year. Sabrina placed first at the LI Science and Engineering Fair and is excited to further her science research at the high school level. She is also eager to be part of the high school’s award-winning marching band and travel to Disney for competitions. Also a scholar-athlete on the school’s lacrosse team, Molly is a member of the jazz band and was part of the Wizard of Oz musical ensemble. She has earned a perfect attendance award and is excited for the opportunity to take some business electives at the high school in the fall. She is also eager to be part of the Pride of Malverne Marching Band and participate in the Disney competition. The district wishes Sabrina and Molly much success as they continue their Malverne education. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139382 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139382 Pre-Prom Slideshow 2019 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139383 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139383 Graduation Day Congratulations to the Class of 2019 that graduates tonight, Friday, June 21 at 6pm. Can’t be there? Join us via Livestream. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139362 Fri, 21 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139362 Downing Makes Biggest Donation Throughout the school year, members of the Maurice W. Downing Primary School’s Student Council, along with the school’s Ronald McDonald Committee, have been raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House. Part of the Downing Cares initiative to promote kids helping kids, Student Council held fundraisers such as face painting, seasonal treat sales and a family fun night to assist in their fundraising efforts. As a result, the school was able to make their biggest donation ever to the organization. Members of Student Council and the committee members including Mrs. Robles, Mrs. Smyth and Mrs. Correia, visited the Ronald McDonald House in June to present their check for $8,500 to the organization. Thank you to all in the community who donated to these efforts. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139363 Thu, 20 Jun 2019 11:00:00 GMT false139363 Incoming Orientation As part of a morning orientation program, parents and families of incoming third-graders to Davison Avenue were welcomed by Principal Rachel Gross and given an overview of what to expect in their first year at Davison. While parents were receiving this important information, the incoming third-graders toured the building and sat in with a current third-grade class. The experience serves to bridge the transition between school buildings for students in the fall and address any parent concerns before the new school year. The orientation had been livestreamed, as well, for those who could not attend. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139361 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139361 Lacrosse Honors Congratulations to Destiny Mitchell and Nicolette Conserve who recently received their awards at the Nassau County Girls Lacrosse Coaches Association Dinner at the Crest Hallow County Club. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139360 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139360 Perfect Attendance Awards Representatives from the Lakeview branch of the NAACP honored students throughout the district last week for achieving perfect attendance throughout the 2018-2019 school year. An annual tradition, representative Doris Hicks recently visited Davison Avenue Intermediate School and Howard T. Herber Middle School and presented students with certificates and medals for their achievement. Congratulations to all! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139359 Mon, 17 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139359 County Best Congratulations to Alex Delligatti who participated in the Outstanding Senior Softball Game this week. She was also named one of the Best Senior Softball Players on Long Island and participated in the Nassau County vs. Suffolk County game. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139357 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139357 Ella Connor is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. She does Irish Step Dancing and is president of Student Council. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139358 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139358 Students Honored Many students were honored at the district’s June 11 Board of Education meeting. Congratulations to Davison Avenue’s Groundhog Day Poster Contest winner Malakai Pearson and Scholastic Storyworks Junior Writing Contest winner Analeigh St. Hilaire. Also honored that evening were the district’s Scholar-Athlete Teams, which included Boys Track & Field, Girls Track & Field, Softball, Girls Lacrosse and Boys Tennis teams. Congratulations to all. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139356 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139356 Athletes Honored Nassau County Softball Coaches Association Dinner was held at the Crest Hallow County Club this week. Alexandria Delligatti received her All-County award and Subhadra Debnath received her Senior Scholar Athlete Award. Congratulations to both! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139355 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139355 Special Forces Selected Each year, the Special Forces at Davison Avenue work closely with social worker Martine Laventure on special fundraisers, drives, presentations and assignments to benefit the entire school community. In order to become a member, students fill out an application and must have a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. This year, Davison is proud to announce the 12 students who were chosen for the Special Forces out of almost 50 applicants. Congratulations to the following students who will serve as Special Forces for the 2019-2020 school year: Top Row (L-R): Brennan Murray, Jayden Glenn, Braylon Lewis, Luke Major, Julian Abell and Jace Richards; Bottom Row (L-R): Avauna Munlin, Maeve Schumacher, Khayla Pinnock, Kate Wolff, Nevaeh DeJesus and Angellah Solon. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139354 Mon, 10 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139354 Dictionary Donations Third-grade students at Davison Avenue Intermediate received a special gift from the Malverne Rotary. In an effort to enhance students’ skills, the Rotary donated dictionaries to each of the students. Past President and current member Joe Canzoneri, together with Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund, distributed the dictionaries to classes and explained the significance of the annual gift to the third-graders. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139353 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139353 Board of Education Meeting Location Change - June 11 June 11, 2019 Board Of Education Meeting location - Howard T. Herber Middle School Auditorium at 8:00 pm http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139352 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139352 Nassau County Champs Members of the Boys Track and Field Team place second in the Nassau County Team Championships and won three Nassau County Championships in the 400 meters, 4x100 relay and 4x400 relay. Congratulations to: 400 meters = Jordan Graham. 4x100 Relay = Timothy Bosques, Dormeus Mackensdy, Louis Ridley and Jordan Eveillard. 4x400 Relay = Jordan Graham, Donovan Ishmael, Rashad Teachey and Khevon Pinnock. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139350 Wed, 29 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139350 Braylon is a fourth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He has made tremendous strides this school year and has been an outstanding member of our school community. Braylon is an excellent football player and has been an Explorer of the Month. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139351 Wed, 29 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139351 Register for Summer Driver’s Ed http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139349 Fri, 24 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139349 Budget Vote Results The Budget Has Passed. Thank You./El presupuesto ha sido aprobado. Gracias. Yes/Sí - 567 No- 192 Proposition #2 Has Passed./La Proposición # 2 ha sido aprobada. Yes/Sí – 484 No- 147 Congratulations to Josephine Bottitta on winning the Board election. Felicitaciones a Josephine Bottitta por ganar la elección de la Junta. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139348 Tue, 21 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139348 Community Awareness Fourth-graders at Davison Avenue visited the Nassau County Police Department Headquarters where students got to learn about how police officers keep our communities safe. Pictured are some highlights from Mrs. Catina Agosta’s class visit. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139347 Mon, 20 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139347 Presidential Scholar Congratulations to Class of 2019’s Valedictorian Nelson Chow who was named one of only four in New York State as a 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholar by the U.S. Department of Education and the Commission on Presidential Scholars. It is one of the highest awards the nation can bestow upon a graduating high school senior. In recognition of his achievement, Nelson will be honored in Washington, DC at the end of June and participate in a series of events for all Presidential Scholars. Nelson was also recently named one of 18 in the nation to receive the General Electric Reagan Scholarship in the amount of $40,000. He will be attending Princeton University in the fall. The district wishes him the best of luck in all of his future endeavors. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139344 Mon, 20 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139344 Track and Field Championships The Boys and Girls Track and Field programs had a great night at the divisional championships at Cold Spring Harbor High School. The next meet is the Nassau County Championships on Friday, May 24th at Cold Spring Harbor High School at 3pm. We wish them the best of luck! Congratulations to: Girls Track and Field Divisional Championships: 4x400 meter relay: Nya Cort, Jackie Graham, Tyela Davidson, Samantha St. Juste - Division Champions Shot Put: Morenike Iyageh - Division Champion Abighail McKinney- All Division Discus: Abighail McKinney - All Division Breyana Moore - All Division 400 Meter Sprint: Tyela Davidson - All Division 800 Meter Run: Samatha St. Juste - All Division 200 Meter Sprint: Yasmin Senior - All Division Boys Track and Field Divisional Championships: Boys Track and Field Division IVB Team Champions – Malverne High School 4x400 meter relay: Jordan Graham, Rashad Teachey, Donovan Ishmael and Khevon Pinnock - Division Champions 4x100 meter relay: Timothy Bosques, Mackensdy Dormeus, Louis Ridley and Jordan Eveillard - Division Champions 4x800 meter relay: Guimmy Jean Joseph, Christopher Jean, Jayson White and Tyrique Cooke – All Division 100 Meters: Timothy Bosques – All Division Mackensdy Dormeus – All Division 200 Meters: Jordan Graham - Division Champion Rashad Teachey – All Division 400 Meters: Jordan Graham - Division Champion Rashad Teachey – All Division Khevon Pinnock – All Division 800 Meters: Guimmy Jean Joseph – All Division Long Jump: Javier Walker– All Division Discus: Nahshon Bryant – All Division Shot Put: Justin Berry – All Division Randolph Meristil – All Division http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139345 Fri, 17 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139345 Academic Leaders Congratulations to our top Academic Leaders for the Class of 2019. They were honored at the May 14 Board of Education meeting for their exceptional achievements. We look forward to watching them lead their class at our annual graduation ceremony on June 21 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139342 Wed, 15 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139342 Upcoming Rotary Club Golf Outing http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139343 Wed, 15 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139343 Tristian Brunson is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He is full of energy and puts all of his effort into critical thinking both inside and outside of the classroom. Tristian always brings a smile to peoples’ faces. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139346 Wed, 15 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139346 Building Bonds In honor of Mother’s Day, Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s Special Forces made a special visit to the Atria at Tanglewood in Lynbrook. Not only did the students play board games with the residents, but they gave out handmade Mother’s Day cards and roses to all of the women. The trip served as a means to encourage relationship building between generations. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139341 Mon, 13 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139341 Ranked Among Best High Schools in U.S. For the first time, Malverne High School has been ranked on The U.S. News and World Reports Best High Schools list. Not only is Malverne High School ranked in the top 11% of schools in the nation, but very few schools on the list share Malverne’s demographics. More than 23,000 schools were evaluated with 1,200 of those schools representing New York. Malverne High School was ranked 178th in the state, 50th on the island and 32nd in county. “Our diversity is our strength and Malverne is a shining example of what can be accomplished with a steadfast commitment to access and equity, and a genuine belief in the potential of ALL students,” Malverne High School Principal Dr. Vincent Romano said. “We have a family atmosphere and we strive to challenge and support students to achieve at levels they never thought possible. We treat students as if they were our own children.” Schools are ranked on six factors: College Readiness (30%), Math and Reading Proficiency (20%), Math and Reading Performance (20%), Underserved Student Performance (10%), College Curriculum Breadth (10%) and Graduation Rate (10%). http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139340 Fri, 10 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139340 May Newsletter - Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139339 Thu, 09 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139339 Face Painting Fundraiser As part of its Downing Cares fundraiser, students at Maurice W. Downing had the opportunity to choose from various face painting designs for their donation to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139337 Mon, 06 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139337 Photography Winners The Malverne High School Photography Department had two students win three top honors in the 2019 Photographic Federation of Long Island (PFLI) Youth Showcase Awards. Congratulations to: Victoria Matheos 2nd Place in Architecture Category for her photo “Blue Lines” Victoria Matheos 2nd Place in Scapes Category for her photo “ Sunflowers” Morenike Iyageh 3rd Place in Scapes Category for her photo “ People on a Path” The awards ceremony was held at the Ethical Humanist Society in Garden City on Sunday, April 7, and included the display of photos from student photographers in 14 LI districts. Malverne had many entries, which will now all go on to be judged a second time at the PSA National level for another chance at a win. The local PFLI Club sponsors the district for the national contest. The district congratulates seniors Victoria and Morenike on their achievements and wishes all the photo students good luck in the second round! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139336 Fri, 03 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139336 Jared Sandoval is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He is an excellent student who has been on the high honor roll for the first two marking periods of this school year. Jared is in the Literary Lions Club and the Continental Math Club and always puts forth his best effort. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139338 Fri, 03 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139338 College Decision Day On Wednesday, May 1, Malverne High School celebrated College Decision Day. Seniors were encouraged to wear their college gear and to take pictures in the school’s main lobby with a celebratory back-drop and their guidance counselors and administrators. The event was a great way to recognize students’ efforts throughout the years and allow them to share their decision with friends and faculty and in a fun way. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139335 Wed, 01 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139335 Building Opportunities For the third year in a row, Davison Avenue Intermediate School has been identified as meeting the criteria of the Beating the Odds: Building Opportunities study by Better Outcomes, LLC. Based on demographic data and the NYS ELA assessment results from spring 2018, the school is in the top 19% of those eligible for beating the odds and building opportunities for all of its students. As a result of this distinction, Davison will be further interviewed in order to identify strategies and mindsets that have contributed to their success. The reports will be shared with New York State BOCES for distribution to member districts, as well as at an upcoming conference. This year, they are one of only 197 schools in the state to be recognized for its accomplishments and will formally be honored on Nov. 6, 2019 at SUNY New Paltz. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139148 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139148 Budget/Presupuesto 2019 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139334 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139334 April Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139333 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139333 Band Honored The Pride of Malverne Marching Band was honored on Monday, April 8 by the Town of Hempstead. During the presentation, Deputy Supervisor Bruce Blakeman revealed a special 2018 NYS Marching Band SS1 Championship sign for the band to proudly display. Congratulations again to the band on a highly successful season and thank you to the Town for its continued support of our students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139147 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139147 Belen Vasquez is a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. She is a great role model who works hard at everything she attempts and is always kind to her peers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139146 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139146 Math Teacher of the Year Congratulations to Davison Avenue teacher Norma Carbone who has been selected as the 2019 Nassau County Mathematics Teacher Association Elementary Teacher of the Year. Ms. Carbone teaches fifth-grade math and science at Davison Avenue Intermediate School, and has been with the district for more than 20 years. She will be honored at the NCMTA annual dinner on May22. Thank you, Norma, for your commitment and devotion to our district, our students and to your Davison family. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139119 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139119 All-Conference Congratulations to Nia Moore and Monica Hernandez-Cordova received their All-Conference Awards from the Nassau County Girls Basketball Coaches Association last night at the Crest Hollow Country Club. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139120 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139120 A Davison Donation Earlier this year, Davison Avenue’s Special Forces held a raffle fundraiser to benefit Ronald McDonald House. This week, members of the Special Forces visited the Ronald McDonald House to present their $300 donation to the organization, as well as bake cookies, cupcakes and brownies for the 90 residents staying at the House. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139118 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139118 All-County Musicians A total of 37 students from the district performed in the Nassau Music Educators Association All-County Festivals in January. These student-musicians in grades 5-12 received this honor based on their New York State School Music Association solo evaluation and teacher recommendations. The district congratulates these students on their musical achievements: Davison Avenue: Lorraine Akou, Nahmiah Bryant, Julien Dumornay, Emily Pierre and Shaun Rouse; Howard T. Herber Middle School: Adam Akaeze, Jahi Bradby, Ethan Brown, Jordin Murphy, Kaylee Palmer, Ashlee Rogers, Jamar Smith, Noelia Taveras and Kaiden Ulysse; Malverne High School: Oluwaseun Ajirotutu, Halle Akaeze, Isaac Augustin, Justin Berry, Camille Cunningham, Tatyana Desvarieux, Ana Giron, Eric Hartley, Jonathan Hernandez, Merines Hernandez-Rosario, Kaila Joyner, Justin King, Santino Maione, Andre McKenzie, Abighail McKinney, Kristen Muniz, Stuart Oates, Alexander Pardo, Daniel Parfait, Angelica Reyes, Christian Rodriguez, Nicole Sangeniti and Malachi Thomas. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139115 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139115 Basketball Honors The Nassau County Basketball Coaches Association honored three of our student-athletes and their coach this week at the county dinner. Congratulations to: Ta’Shawn Hampton - All-Conference; DJayani Gaston - All-County; Michael Warren Jr. - All-County; and Darrol Lopez - Coach of the Year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139117 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139117 Anthony Marco is Co-Salutatorian for the Class of 2019. Anthony has truly been an exceptional and outstanding student at Malverne High School and has challenged himself by completing nine Advanced Placement Courses. As the founder and president of the Competitive Scholars Club, he has been an outstanding role model. Anthony was accepted to United States Military Academy at West Point. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139116 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139116 All-County Artists Fifteen student-artists from throughout the district were featured in the 2019 All-County Art Exhibition. At its March 12 Board of Education meeting, each of the students were recognized for their inclusion, and their artwork was featured throughout the library of Malverne High School. The district congratulates the following All-County Artists: All-County Art - MWD Gabriella Valiero All-County Art – DA Laura Nieves Nichole Hepburn All-County Art – HTH Eitan Beaulieu Lorelai Thrasher Makayla Caesar All-County Art – MHS Jadae Mayes Halle Akaeze Soleil Carboni Naiya McKenzie Ayana Delise Nicole Carcamo Daanish Khan Alexandria Delligatti Saradia Diegue http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139114 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139114 Science Research Success Eighth-graders in Shannon Kelly's science research class from Howard T. Herber Middle School recently participated in the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair's Broadcom Masters Middle School Competition. The competition was the culmination of their work, which began in the fall with students developing projects that followed the precepts of scientific and engineering design. We are proud to announce that two groups of students were honored at the event: Adam Akaeze, Nelson Crawford and Niles Wilson received Honorable Mention for their project investigating the impact of fertilizers on plant growth; and Sabrina Ramharakh, Jamila Smith and Farvens Ulysse were awarded First Place for their investigation into the relative absorbency of different paper towels. This is the first time Malverne students have received first-place recognition at LISEF. Congratulations to all of the students who competed! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139112 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139112 March Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139113 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139113 Administrator of the Year Congratulations to Meredyth Martini, our Special Education Director, for receiving the 2019 Council of Administrators and Supervisors (CAS) Administrator of the Year Award. Mrs. Martini is a dedicated individual who is committed to making sure all students succeed. She was recognized for her devotion to the students and families of Malverne at a special ceremony on March 14. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139111 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139111 Val & Sals Congratulations to Malverne High School’s valedictorian and co-salutatorians for the Class of 2019. These three students were honored at the district’s March 12 Board of Education meeting with special plaques for their tremendous achievements. The district extends its congratulations to Valedictorian Nelson Chow (center), Co-Salutatorian Anthony (Tony) Marco (left) and Co-Salutatorian Jack Cecere (right). http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139110 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT false139110 Athletic Winter Awards Our winter season had All-Conference and All-County Athletes, as well as five NYS Scholar Athlete Teams and four conference champions. We placed first in a cheerleading competition, had a coach of the year in basketball, athletes that qualified for the NYS championships, and students who attended the Nationals in track and field. Congratulations to all on a successful season. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139109 Fri, 08 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139109 Dylan Gaffey is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. Dylan is a cheerful young man who is always prepared and eager to share his ideas with his peers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139108 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139108 Book Fairies Donation Davison Avenue’s Special Forces recently completed a book drive to benefit The Book Fairies organization. The Book Fairies, is a Long Island based non-profit organization, that donates new and gently used books to schools throughout the metropolitan area that do not have the funds to foster the love of reading for their students. Thanks to the entire school community more than 1,000 books were donated. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139107 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139107 Empire Challenge Football Game Jovani Duran, a senior at Malverne High School, will be playing in the 24th United Healthcare Empire Challenge Football Game on Friday, June 14 at Hofstra University at 7pm. This game highlights the best High School football players on Long Island against the best players from New York City and is known as the Boomer Game. All proceeds go to the Boomer Esiason Foundation and Jovani will be selling tickets for the game. Each ticket is $15. Please contact Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics Micheal Pelan or Jovani if you would like to purchase a ticket to the game. The Boomer Esiason Foundation is a dynamic partnership of leaders in the medical and business communities joining with a committed core of volunteers to heighten awareness, education and quality of life for those affected by cystic fibrosis, while providing financial support to research aimed at finding a cure. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139106 Fri, 01 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139106 Board Recognition At its Feb. 26 meeting, the Board of Education and administration recognized the districts five New York State Scholar Athlete Teams from the winter season. Congratulations to the: Girls Varsity Basketball, Girls Varsity Winter Track and Field, Boys Varsity Winter Track and Field, Boys Varsity Bowling and Girls Varsity Bowling teams. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139105 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139105 Approved 2019-20 Calendar Now Available Click here to view the calendar. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139104 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139104 Upcoming Musical The High School’s Drama Club will be performing The Little Mermaid on March 1 and 2 in the Howard T. Herber Middle School auditorium. The cast will include Daniel Parfait as Prince Eric and Camille Cunningham as Ariel. Performances will take place Friday, March1 and Saturday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. There will also be a special matinee performance on Saturday, March 2 at 1:00 p.m. with the option for children to have lunch with the characters beginning at 11:30 a.m. for an additional cost. All tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or through the “Little Mermaid” quicklink below. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139103 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139103 Meghan Davis is a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. She is being featured as Flounder in the High School’s musical production of The Little Mermaid. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139102 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139102 Upcoming Championship Game The Varsity Boys Basketball Team will be playing in the Nassau County Class B Championship on Saturday, February 23rd at 7pm at Farmingdale State College against Cold Spring Harbor High School. Please join us in cheering the team on. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139101 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139101 Community Heroes MWD’s Student Council hosted a Community Heroes (and SHEroes) Breakfast on Feb. 14. Local members of the police department, fire department and church, as well as honored guests, were treated to a special breakfast celebration and musical demonstration by the students. Malverne Mayor Patricia McDonald was honored for her contributions to the community during the celebration. Student Council advisor Marguerite Robles coordinated the event, which also served to teach the students “they could be heroes.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139100 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139100 Leader in Education Malverne High School Principal Vincent A. Romano, Ed.D., has been selected as a Leader in Education by St. John’s University. Nominated by the School of Education Alumni Committee, he was chosen for his accomplishments in and dedication to the field of education. With fifteen years in Malverne and 20 total years in education, Dr. Romano has served as principal of the high school since 2013. During his tenure, Malverne High School has been named to the National AP Honor Roll three times, ranked among the top high school’s in the national on The Washington Post’s Most Challenging High School’s list, and was featured for exemplary teaching, leadership and teamwork leading to improved student success in the book “Schools That Succeed” by Karin Chenoweth. Dr. Romano earned both his Bachelor of Arts in history and his Master of Science in secondary education from SUNY Stony Brook and his doctorate in administration and instructional leadership from St. John’s University. He has served as a presenter at national, state and local conferences and was named a Phi Delta Kappa “Friend of Education” award winner by Molloy College in 2008. He was also the recipient of the SCOPE Education Award for Exemplary Leadership in 2015. “This award is a tremendous honor as I have always held the faculty and staff of St. John’s University in the highest esteem,” Dr. Romano said. “I share this recognition with my family, friends, and colleagues as I always feel so fortunate to be surrounded by such amazing and supportive people.” He will be honored at the Eleventh Annual Leaders in Education Dinner on April 3, 2019. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139099 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139099 Davison’s Day of Play Davison Avenue participated in the national Global School Play Day on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Students and teachers traded in their digital devices and toys that required wi-fi for “low-tech,” classic games like Monopoly, Connect Four, Uno, Jenga Scrabble, Checkers and more. The campaign was started in support of unstructured play during school, which is something Davison Avenue has embraced with its Mission Explore initiative. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139097 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139097 February Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139098 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139098 Noemi Carvajal is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. She is an excellent student, who is conscientious and self-motivated. Noemi is caring and friendly and had been named Explorer of the Month for her class in September. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139096 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139096 Princess-Inspired Surprise Sydney Clarke, a fourth-grade student at Davison Avenue, was surprised at school yesterday with a visit from Cinderella. She received a variety of special gifts, as well as two princess-inspired wigs – Cinderella and Ariel. The Magic Yarn Project, which typically donates wigs to children with cancer in order to add magic to their lives, selected Sydney after learning about her great spirit and personality through Amy, the school’s security guard. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139095 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139095 Upcoming Parent Academy - Feb. 6 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139094 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139094 Sentence Scoops Students from MWD’s Math and Science Club have been learning in fun and unique ways. Pictured here, first-graders are learning how to “scoop-up” addition sentences. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139194 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139194 Dakota Levine is a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She works very hard and always completes her school work. Dakota comes to class with a great smile and is always helping others. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139193 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139193 HTH Presents The Wizard of Oz Click for highlights from the performance. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139192 Mon, 14 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139192 AP & All-State Honors At its Jan. 8 meeting, the Board of Education and members of administration honored two students for being named All-State Musicians. In addition, staff from Malverne High School, as well as the principals from each of the buildings, were honored for the district being named to the 9th Annual AP Honor Roll. Congratulations to all! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139191 Wed, 09 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139191 Upcoming MLK Celebration The entire community is invited to join us in a special celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m., in the Howard T. Herber Middle School auditorium. The event will also recognize Davison Avenue Assistant Principal Stephen Benfante and community leader Patrick Coonan who will both be bestowed with the district’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award. Performances from students from each of the district’s four schools will also be a part of the celebration. As an educator for 27 years, Stephen J. Benfante has impacted students' lives of every age, from pre-kindergarten through the graduate level. He graduated Binghamton University with a degree in psychology and a concentration in biology and began his career as a researcher for Adelphi University's School of Education. As he worked on his master’s degree in education, he studied the cultural integration of elementary students in the classroom and subsequently became the science teacher for the School of the Transfiguration in Corona, Queens. In the following years, he worked in Elmont and in 2004, Mr. Benfante became an assistant principal in the Malverne Union Free School District. While at Malverne, he has had the opportunity to work with students on every grade level, K - 12. Continuing in his belief that an educator must cultivate the full value of a student's experience, Mr. Benfante has successfully made innovative contributions to the multitude of district initiatives designed to enhance student achievement, develop strong character traits and promote family involvement. His work with the district’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee is among the endeavors of which he’s most proud. Throughout his life, Mr. Benfante has been so moved by Dr. King’s vision that his dream has been an interwoven core of his own purpose and vision in life. Stephen Benfante acts on an inherent belief that the “treasures of our children brilliantly shine through the lenses of our hearts.” Mr. Benfante feels that being recognized as a Dr. Martin Luther King Honoree is the most humbling distinction he has ever achieved and one he will always cherish and hold in the highest of esteem. Dr. Patrick Coonan graduated from Malverne High School in 1972 and earned his degree from Adelphi’s School of Nursing in 1978. Following graduation, Dr. Coonan spent the next 10 years moving around the Bronx and Manhattan as he held nursing positions in various capacities — as staff nurse, nurse manager, assistant director and director. In 2004, Dr. Coonan returned to his alma mater when he was named dean of Adelphi’s School of Nursing and was responsible for overseeing the administration and operations of the nursing program, as well as policy, program development, quality and student outcomes. Under his leadership, the School of Nursing became the College of Nursing and Public Health, and moved into a brand new building that includes state of the art nursing labs he designed from the ground up. He is a member of numerous organizations, including the American Organization of Nurse Executives and the American College of Healthcare Executives, and has received many accolades for his achievements. Dr. Coonan was first elected to the Malverne Board of Education in 1997 and served one term. After taking a short hiatus, he ran again in 2007 and was elected to his second term, where he remained and served as board president through 2012. Among his many accomplishments, he helped oversee the passage of the $14 million bond that provided upgraded athletic facilities and expansions to the elementary schools. Dr. Connan has been a strong supporter of the music and marching band program for more than 20 years, and was pivotal in organizing other band parents to get involved. He and his wife, also a Malverne graduate, have been happily married for 41 years and have four children and one grandchild. We hope to see you at the event. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139190 Mon, 07 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139190 Blanket Donation On behalf of the National Honor Society and the entire Malverne community, High School student Amber Wilkins donated eight large bags filled with blankets to the Freeport Salvation Army. She is pictured making to the donation to Captain Giovanny Guerrero, Freeport Corps Officer and Captain Ester Rosamilia-Guerrero, Freeport Corps Officer who thanked the community for their thoughtfulness this winter season. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139188 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139188 Pre Kindergarten Spring Flyer http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139189 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139189 Mules Win Memorial Tournament Boys Varsity Basketball team defeated Port Washington High School in the Championship Game of Hank Williams Memorial Tournament on December 29th. Donovan Ishmael, DJayani Gaston and Michael Warren Jr. were all named to the All-Tournament Team of Hank Williams Memorial Tournament. Michael Warren Jr. was named MVP of the Hank Williams Memorial Tournament. Congratulations to all! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139186 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139186 Talon Umowski is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School He plays soccer on a travel team and is a fantastic sketch artist. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139187 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT false139187 Holiday Recess http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139184 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT false139184 Forces for the Holidays Members of the Davison Avenue School’s Special Forces teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island for a holiday drive. They collected gently used toys and new toys for their various programs across Long Island. Special Forces also collected hats, scarves, mittens, & gloves. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139185 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139185 All-State Musicians Two students performed in the 2018 NYSSMA All-State Chorus held in Rochester, NY Nov. 29-Dec. 2. Congratulations to Seun Ajirotutu and Malachi Thomas who were selected from the thousands who auditioned. In order to be considered for All-State, they had to receive a score of 98 or higher on a Level 6 NYSSMA solo last Spring, and also had to be ranked number one at that particular NYSSMA site. They performed at the Kodak Theatre at the Eastmen College of Music. Malachi has also been selected for the All-Eastern Honors Choir. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139183 Thu, 20 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139183 Holiday Artwork The art club at Davison Avenue has been creating mixed media art projects. Under adviser Ms. Ebbets, the students have been using paint, cut-outs and color to bring their artwork to life. Throughout the month of December, the students have been creating holiday-inspired works. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139181 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139181 December 2018 Newsletter (Band Feature) – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139182 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139182 Scholar-Athletes & MLK Honorees Congratulations to the four New York State Scholar-Athlete Teams honored at the district’s Dec. 11 Board of Education meeting. Also recognized that evening were this year’s MLK honorees, Assistant Principal Stephen Benfante and community member and student activist Dr. Patrick Coonan. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139180 Wed, 12 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139180 Kionna Henry is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is working hard and is very diligent with her schoolwork. Kionna has been doing well so far and has made the first quarter honor roll. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139179 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139179 All-County Honors Congratulations to Mason Richard, Jovani Duran, Malachi Thomas and Donovan Ishmael on their All-County awards from the Nassau County Coaches Association. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138800 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138800 Soccer Stars Congratulations to our student-athletes who received awards from the Nassau County Boys Soccer Association. Mackensdy Dormeus– Senior Scholar-Athlete Bradley Dorcant – All-Conference Evis Mejia – All-Conference http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138798 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138798 AP Honor Roll Once again, Malverne High School was placed on the College Board’s Annual AP District Honor Roll for Significant Gains in Student Access and Success in Advanced Placement Courses. Malverne was the ONLY district named from Nassau County for the honor this year and is one of 373 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the 9th Annual AP® District Honor Roll. To be included, MHS had to, since 2016, increase the number of students participating in AP while also increasing or maintaining the percentage of students earning AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. More specifically, Malverne experienced a 23% increase in enrollment while increasing the percentage of students scoring a 3 or higher by 15%! “This is an award not only recognizing our AP program, but our entire school community. This recognition could not be possible without the collective effort and support of the entire school community from parents, counselors, staff, central office, administration, and most importantly our students and teachers,” Dr. Romano said. “Thank you to the Board of Education for supporting all our initiatives to provide students with abundant support.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138799 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138799 Outstanding Phys-Ed Students Congratulations to Breyana Moore and Christian Morgan who were selected as recipients of the Nassau Zone Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year Award. Sponsored by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, this award recognizes one male and one female Nassau County high school senior from each school district who exemplify outstanding scholastic ability, physical education performance and leadership qualities. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138797 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138797 Award-Winning Athletes Congratulations to these student-athletes who received awards from the Nassau County Girls Volleyball Association last night: Alanna Jacelon - All-Conference Ayeka Fibleuil - All-Classification Breyana Moore - All-Classification http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138796 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138796 Commended Students Congratulations to seniors Nelson Chow and Monique Rampersaud who have been named Commended Students in the 2019 National Merit Program. Commended students place among the top 50,000 scorers of the 1.6 million students who entered by taking the 2017 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). They are among the top 3%, representing only 34,000 nationwide, who are recognized with this honor. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138795 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138795 Dominick Izzo is a fourth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He is committed to always doing his “B.E.S.T” whether it is during academic time or playing with friends on the playground. Dominick is always polite and goes out of his way to help others. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138794 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138794 National Hispanic Scholar Congratulations to senior Jack Cecere who has been named a 2018-2019 National Hispanic Recognition Scholar by the College Board. The National Hispanic Recognition Program honors Hispanic and Latino American students who score in the top 2.5% by region. Jack received this honor based upon his completion of the 2017 PSAT/NMSQT as a junior. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138793 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138793 November Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139509 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139509 Traditional Activities Kindergartners at MWD dressed up as Native Americans and participated in traditional activities from years past. Such activities included sifting for cranberries, archery, making jewelry, building homes, making butter, weaving and more. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138792 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138792 Photography Exhibit Ten photography students from MHS had work selected for inclusion in a juried exhibit at the Freeport Memorial Library. The show, called Kaleidoscope: Long Island Students Point Of View Photography, is sponsored by the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport. The pieces were selected by juror Dave Lyons who is a photo editor at Newsday. The show will be on display until November 30, 2018. Congratulations to: Talha Amray, Alexandria Delligatti, Saradia Diegue, Morenike Iyageh, Javett Jowhill, Daanish Khan, Victoria Matheos, Daniel Parfait, Tamaira Smalls and Gabriela Varela. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138791 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138791 Band Honored At its Nov. 13 meeting, the Board of Education and administration honored the Pride of Malverne Marching Band for its first place win in Syracuse at the New York State Field Band Championship. Congratulations to all of the students, as well as the directors and staff members who played a role in the band’s success this season. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138790 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138790 Ava Karpowitz is a seventh-grader at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is an energetic and motivated student who is always eager to help her classmates. Ava currently serves as the secretary of the Herber Pride School Newspaper. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138789 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138789 Honoring Local Veterans A tradition at Davison Avenue, students hosted a Veterans Day Assembly on Friday, Nov. 9. In this 25th annual event honoring local veterans, the third-grade chorus performed many patriotic songs, including “Armed Forces Pride of America.” This year, the school received a special Proclamation from Nassau County Executive Lauran Curran’s office for all that the school does to welcome and honor our nation’s heroes. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138788 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138788 Conservation Capers Third- and fourth-grade students at Davison Avenue attended a special assembly called The Conservation Caper. Presented by The National Theatre for Children and sponsored by Long Island’s local PSEG, the free program reinforced what energy is, how it works and how we use it. The presenters used a series of comedic and education sketches, along with student participation, to discuss the important topic of energy conservation. The show was presented by performers Maddie Ripperger and Jakob Gomez. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139520 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139520 Selected for Math Skills HTH student Owen Brennan is among only 85 students chosen Island-wide for the Institute of Creative Problem Solving for Gifted & Talented Students at SUNY College at Old Westbury. To qualify for this honor, he competed against more than 500 of the top ranking students across Long Island. Owen will spend a total of 20 Saturday mornings – more than 50 classroom hours - tackling mathematical areas such as algebra, geometry, discrete math and number theory. The program focuses on problem solving skills and challenging students beyond their typical course of study. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139511 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139511 Upcoming Playoff Game Come Support the Varsity Football Team on Saturday, November 3rd at East Rockaway High School at 2pm in the Quarter Final Playoff round of Nassau County Football. Go Mules! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139519 Thu, 01 Nov 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139519 Pride Places First Congratulations to the Pride of Malverne Marching Band which has, once again, placed first in their division at the New York State Championships. The band placed first in the elite Small School I Division at the New York State Field Band Competition held at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY this past weekend.Led by Drum Majors Alex Mendez and Subhadra Debnath, the band left the competition with the highest score of any Long Island band (91.65) and the sixth highest score out of the 53 bands across the entire state. This is the first time in NYSFBC history that a Long Island band has won the Small School I Division. The band is directed by Glen Johnson and assistant director Alyssa Rizzuto, under the direction of Music and Fine Arts Chairperson Michael Messina. This year’s show was called “The Uninvited,” which wove a story about a family who doesn’t know their new house is haunted. The Pride of Malverne had also been crowned New York State Champions in their division in 2006, 2010 and 2011. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139518 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:00:00 GMT false139518 Senior Volleyball Players Girls Volleyball Senior Night honored this year’s senior athletes at the completion of their season. Sean Ajirotutu, Subhadra Debnath, Alexandria Delligatti, Veronica DeSantis, Ayeka Fibleuil, Jasmine Ma, Victoria Matheos and Breyana Moore will all be greatly missed next year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139517 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139517 District Named Top Workplace Malverne has been identified by Newsday as a Top Workplace for 2018. To earn this designation, the district had to be nominated and then undergo a rigorous interview process with feedback coming directly from its teachers and staff members. Qualifying factors included organizations where employees felt their work is appreciated, identifying with the company’s vision and goals, and employees’ confidence in the organization’s leadership. “We always knew Malverne was a special place to work and it is great for our district to have qualified for this recognition,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund said. “On behalf of the Board of Education and administration, I thank all of those who participated in this process, and I thank each and every one of you for making Malverne such a special place to work. Without the dedication and commitment of our staff to our students, none of our successes would be possible.” The district was honored with the award at Newsday’s Celebration Dinner this past weekend. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139512 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139512 Chase Henry is a first-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. He is a great student and is dedicated to his practice of MMA. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139516 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139516 Flu Prevention Dr. Ranekka Dean, Director of Infection Prevention at NYU Winthrop Hospital spoke with second-graders at MWD on how to best protect themselves from catching the flu this season. The interactive demonstration included showing kids the proper way to sneeze into their sleeve or tissue, as well as how to practice good hand hygiene. At the conclusion of her visit, each student received hand sanitizer, a face mask and a pack of tissues. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139515 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139515 Board Operations Update – Oct. 2018 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139513 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139513 Presentation from Supt’s Advisory Committee – Oct. 2018 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139514 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139514 Davison Makes Strides Led By Ms. Laventure, Davison Avenue’s Special Forces worked hard from October 1st-18th collecting donations and selling bracelets all for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Special Forces members raised $1,056 for the American Cancer Society. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139510 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139510 Making Strides Schools throughout the district participated in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk fundraiser. While some in the community signed up for the Making Strides of Long Island walk on Sunday, Oct. 21, Malverne High School hosted a walk for students and interested staff members on Thursday, Oct. 18 at the track. Each of the schools raised money for the cause and Maurice W. Downing, pictured here with the school’s lead coordinator, Marguerite Robles and Principal Edward Tallon, contributed more than $200. MWD held its own walk at the school on Oct. 18 to honor the fundraiser. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139508 Mon, 22 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139508 2018-19 Captains Club The Captains Club is a way for student-athletes in Malverne to explore the different roles, responsibilities and expectations of what it takes to be a team leader. It doesn't matter if you're a captain, a bench player or anything in between, any athlete can be part of this club and enhance their leadership skills. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139507 Wed, 17 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139507 Five Senses Kindergartners at MWD are using their five senses to learn all about pumpkins! Students in Mrs. Russo’s and Ms. Pereira’s classes smelled, touched, looked at, tasted and even listened to pumpkins to log as many observations about the fall favorite as they could. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139506 Tue, 16 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139506 Amir Jones is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He is a hardworking and motivated student who takes ownership over his learning and success. Amir strives to get to the next level and is always eager to participate. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139505 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139505 Board Recognition Month In honor of October as Board Recognition Month, each of the schools recognized members of the Board of Education. In addition to videos and cards of thanks, MWD’s Student Council members came to the meeting to personally share a special poem about friends. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139504 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139504 Homecoming 2018 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139503 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139503 Dribbling for a Dream Students at Davison Avenue were visited by Corey the Dribbler. As a former Harlem Globe Trotter, he shared with students how his hard work and determination enabled him to live his dream. Corey also amazed students with some of his best skills and tricks. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139502 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139502 Medical Career Fair MHS hosted more than 40 healthcare fields for sixth- through twelfth-graders to explore as part of a Medical Career Day. Organized with Northwell Health, the event provided students with an opportunity to explore fields such as nursing, emergency medical services, orthopaedics, neurosurgery and even healthcare marketing with professionals in the field. Each field had a booth with hands-on activities for the students to engage in, as well as take-away information and the ability to ask questions about the field or its schooling requirements. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139500 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139500 Aaron Freeman is a fourth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He is a hardworking, kind student who shows maturity and empathy to others. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139501 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139501 Upcoming Home Show Saturday, Sept. 29 http://www.malverneschools.org/departments/home_show http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139499 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139499 The Little Mermaid Click here for more information http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139497 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139497 Upcoming MEFF 5K Run/Walk Malverne Educational and Fitness Foundation presents the 14th annual 5K run/walk for education on October 21st. Come at 8:30 am to support youth programs within our school district. In the past 13 years, the foundation has distributed back to the community approximately $97,000. The proceeds support various classroom projects, sports teams and their equipment, Malverne band and robotics team, and Malverne Little League teams. Join us and we help you build a project for your team. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139498 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139498 Students & Staff Recognized At its Sept. 18 meeting, the Board of Education and administration honored several groups of students and teachers for earning distinguished designations. In addition to AP Scholars, the Board recognized four teachers throughout the district who have earned tenure, as well as the high school athletics program for its exemplary display of sportsmanship. Congratulations to all who were honored! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139036 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139036 Record Number of AP Scholars It was another record-breaking year for Malverne High School’s Advanced Placement students who excelled on the 2018 AP exams. A total of 71 past and present students were recognized as AP Scholars this fall. This number includes four National AP Scholars. Congratulations to the following students on achieving this honor: National AP Scholar Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more exams. Charles Agriogianis, Endy Beltran, Angie Luna Menjivar and Roshni Shukla. AP Scholars with Distinction Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams. Charles Agriogianis, Endy Beltran, Shimea Bridgewater, Jack Cecere, Nelson Chow, Justin D’Andrea, Christopher Jean, Estela Laureano, Angie Luna Menjivar, Michael Ma, Anthony Marco, Troi McKenzie, Minahil Mudassar, Robin Murry, Kevin O’Reilly, Kaitlyn Ramharakh, Naseem Sadik, Roshni Shukla and Olivia St.John. AP Scholars with Honor Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Oluwaseun Ajirotutu, Alexander Berry, Mohammed Bhutta, Afua Boakye-Yiadom, Terrell Campbell, Lucy Elvir Buines, Rosmery Landaverde Deras, Elizabeth Lawless and Akeile Smith. AP Scholars Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. Halle Akaeze, Kayana Ashley, David Badillo, Pamela Barron, Ashley Boone, Christion Cange, Soleil Carboni, Amanda Christodoulou, Tamia Clark, Kehara Coates, Asya Cobbs, Christopher Dacosta, Tristan Debidat, Sharnali Debnath, Subhadra Debnath, Mackensdy Dormeus, Drew Dunlevy, Jake Dunlevy, Angie Duran, Savannah Fehn, Molly Fisherman, Hannah Hardeo, Josue Hernandez, Tiffany Hernandez, Morenike Iyageh, Agnes Kubik, Jasmine Ma, Sameer Mamun, Olivia Marco, Hope Matthews, Shane McGovern, Katherine McGuinness, Abighail McKinney, Angela Morgan, Christian Morgan, Conner O’Reilly, Christian Portillo, Lamar Ramsey, Kyle Sajoyan, Khalil Smith, Kelsey Tapley, Olivia Valentino and Melissa Vasquez. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138785 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false138785 Homecoming News http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138787 Mon, 17 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false138787 Jayde-Madison Clarke is a student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. She is a strong class leader and last year, she organized a project for her class to decorate lunch bags for the homeless. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138786 Mon, 17 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false138786 Peg O’Connor Honored for Service With more than 30 years of service to the Malverne schools and community, Marguerite (Peg) O’Connor was featured in this week’s Malverne-West Hempstead Herald. View the entire feature article honoring her service, here: http://liherald.com/eastrockaway/stories/lynbrook-east-rockaway-schools-meet-reserve-requirements,106993 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139332 Fri, 14 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139332 2018 Football Schedule http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139331 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139331 Featured in LI Press Click here for link to full article! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139329 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139329 Making Strides for Life Donations Donate here http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139330 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139330 Explore Zone Following the successful launch of Mission Explore last year, Davison Avenue decided to take it to the next level. Over the summer, the district’s maintenance crew helped to revamp a formerly underutilized space into an Explore Zone. The area will be used for indoor, supervised play during indoor recess days and as part of the Mission Explore initiative. Mission Explore is a K-5 initiative that provides students with mindful, purposeful, structured and supervised play sessions throughout the nine-period school day. Benefits include improved socialization and collaboration skills, encouraging curiosity and creating better focus and performance in the classroom. The new indoor Explore Zone includes many lo-tech games such puzzles and Legos. It was unveiled to students at a special Ribbon Cutting held during Davison Avenue’s annual Welcome Back BBQ on Friday, Sept. 7. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139328 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139328 Welcome Back! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139327 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139327 Hannah Ring is now a fourth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. She is a very hard worker and a natural leader. Hannah is a Girl Scout and spends time helping her community. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139326 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139326 Welcome to the 2018-2019 School Year! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139322 Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139322 2018 STAFF HONOREES Congratulations to the following individuals who were honored at Superintendent’s Conference Day: * IN RECOGNITION OF 30 YEARS SERVICE TO OUR CHILDREN….Lloyd Hartley * IN RECOGNITION OF 25 YEARS SERVICE TO OUR CHILDREN…. Jeanine Greco Loredonna Hennessy Marguerite Izzo Barbara Kimball Maura Minor Kim Piccola Diane Pryor Diane Tosiello * OUTSTANDING STAFF MEMBER….Joseph Eaderoso from Howard T. Herber Middle School * OUTSTANDING SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER….Liz Niessing from Maurice W. Downing Primary School http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139325 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139325 New Teachers Welcomed New teachers were welcomed in an orientation at the high school prior to the start of the 2018-19 school year. The purpose of the orientation was to acquaint the new teachers with the expectations and core values of the district, as well as introduce them to the technologies and resources available to them and their students. Congratulations and welcome to the following individuals: Kelly Alerte – elementary teacher at Davison Avenue Nicola Alleva – art at MHS Erin Cohne – special education at HTH Middle School Danielle Endress – reading at HTH Middle School Katie Lee Fariello – elementary teacher at MWD Primary School Matthew Fox – social studies at MHS Derek Gerardi – science at HTH Middle School Rebecca Gottesman – Director of Guidance, K-12 Ashley Librizzi – elementary teacher at MWD Primary School Jessica Parsell – elementary teacher at Davison Avenue Eliza Sion – psychologist at MHS http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139324 Wed, 29 Aug 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139324 Upcoming Pre-K Registration Info http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139323 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139323 Hunter Tobin was a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. He was president of the Student Council and played football and lacrosse. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139321 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139321 Note About Schedule Access To alleviate access delays or slowdowns on our network, schedules and class assignments will be posted on the Parent Portal according to the schedule below. Should you need assistance, please contact the Counseling Center at your child's school (grades 6-12) or the main office (grades K-5). Parent Portal Class Schedules/Assignment Postings: Maurice W. Downing Primary School (K-2) – Wednesday 8/22 – late morning Davison Avenue Intermediate School (3-5) – Wednesday 8/22 – late morning Howard T. Herber Middle School (6-8) – Wednesday 8/22 – early morning Malverne High School (9-12) – Wednesday8/22 – early morning Please try logging into your Parent Portal account prior to the dates above. Should you need assistance accessing your Parent Portal account, please email: Maurice W. Downing Primary School (K-2) – Ms. Gehrig pgehrig@malverneschools.org Davison Avenue Intermediate School (3-5) – Ms. Tosiello dtosiello@malverneschools.org<dtosiello@malverneschools.org%20> Howard T. Herber Middle School (6-8) – Mr. Nehlsen dnehlsen@malverneschools.org<mailto:dnehlsen@malverneschools.org> Malverne High School (9-12) – Ms. Sandorfi ssandorfi@malverneschools.org The online version of the 2018-2019 Malverne School District Calendar is also posted on the website. Click the “Calendar” button on the home page. The printed calendar will be delivered to area homes later this month. Thank you and enjoy the rest of the summer! </mailto:dnehlsen@malverneschools.org></dtosiello@malverneschools.org%20> http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139320 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139320 Jace Richards was a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He runs track competitively in the 100-meter, 200-meter and 400-meter. Jace recently received an award from USATF being named the Long Island Association Youth Athlete of the Year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139319 Tue, 07 Aug 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139319 2018-2019 Calendar – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139318 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139318 High School and Middle School Athletic Season Starting Dates Fall – High School Football: Monday, August 20, 2018 – Sunday, November 25, 2018 Soccer/Volleyball/G Tennis/Cheerleading: Monday, August 27, 2018 – Sunday, November 11, 2018 Fall – Middle School Football/Cheerleading/Soccer: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 – Saturday, November 3, 2018 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139317 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139317 Special Forces Congratulations to the following students who will represent the Davison Avenue Fifth-Grade Special Forces for the new school year: Top Row (L-R) Max Clarke, Lorraine Akou, Aiden Nal, Emma Rose, Jayden Jolly, Jasmine Lugo; and Bottom Row (L-R) Austin Tobin, Emmy Pierre, Christian Atwell, Madeleine O’Gara, Ethan Suarez, Belen Vasquez http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139645 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139645 Alex Daly was a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He would tutor classmates during his lunch period and was an active member of the strength & conditioning club, athletes assisting athletes and community service club. Alex is always eager to help and make a difference. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138942 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT false138942 Summer Newsletter Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138941 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT false138941 Aiden Plunkett was a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He is an excellent student who was in the Continental Math Club and was chosen to be an Explorer of the Month. Aiden is always kind to his classmates and is always willing to help others. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138940 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT false138940 Championship Jackets Spring Track and Field Student-Athletes received their Nassau County Championship jackets. Congratulations again to each of the students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138938 Thu, 05 Jul 2018 04:00:00 GMT false138938 New Director of Guidance, K-12 At its June 21 meeting, the Board of Education unanimously voted to approve the appointment of Rebecca Gottesman to the position of director of guidance, K-12. Ms. Gottesman joins the district after serving as a consultant last year and brings with her more than 16 years of experience with numerous college admissions offices, both domestically and internationally. Serving as a school counselor in Jericho Union Free School District for nine years, she then functioned as the guidance chairperson for the Great Neck Public Schools. Most recently, she provided leadership as the K-12 District Director of Counseling in the Roslyn Public Schools. Ms. Gottesman was co-president of the Nassau County Supervisors of Guidance and was coordinator of 500 College Consortium for 16 Nassau County school districts. Ms. Gottesman earned her Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University in sociology, her Master’s of Science in education from Hofstra University and her school district administrator certification from Touro College. “I truly believe that by supporting students’ social-emotional needs and creativity within a stimulating and supportive instructional environment, we can and will provide a school climate where all students believe they can attain personal and academic success,” she said about her new position at Malverne High School. “As we were consulting with Ms. Gottesman throughout the year, it became evident that she was a great asset to our department,” Malverne High School Principal Dr. Vincent Romano said. “She will be an invaluable leader for our guidance department and a huge talent and resource for our students. We are fortunate to have her aboard.” Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund echoed these sentiments. “We are confident Ms. Gottesman’s experience will be a huge asset to us as we develop and improve our K-12 guidance program to meet the NYS standards for the 2019-2020 school year. We welcome her as a member of the Malverne School District’s Leadership Team.” Ms. Gottesman will begin her new role effective July 1, 2018. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138939 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false138939 Congratulations Class of 2018 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138937 Mon, 25 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false138937 Graduation Day Congratulations to the Class of 2018 who will be graduating today at 6pm! Congratulations as well to our valedictorian Roshni Shukla and salutatorian Angie Luna Menjivar! A slideshow of photos from graduation will be posted here on Monday. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139647 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139647 Baseball Honors Congratulations to Alex Berry All-League and Timothy Bosques All-County as they received their awards from the Nassau County Baseball Coaches Association last night. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139642 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139642 Track Awards Congratulations to our spring track and field student athletes as they received their All-County and All-Division awards from the Nassau County Track and Field Coaches Association. Congratulations to: Rashad Teachey, Donovan Ishmael, Yasmin Senior, Azia Rogers, Nya Cort, Hope Matthews, Alexis Lake, Khevon Pinnock and Mackendsy Dormeus. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139643 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139643 Dictionary Donations Third-grade students at Davison Avenue received a special gift last week from the Malverne Rotary. In an effort to enhance students’ skills, the Rotary donated dictionaries to each of the third-grade students. Past President and current member Joe Canzoneri distributed the dictionaries to classes and explained the significance of the annual gift to the third-grade students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139646 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139646 Retirees Honored Congratulations to this year’s retirees Barbara Allaire, Patricia Medley, Matthew Rosen, Diana Covington Vani and Randye Sussman who were honored recently at a retirement party. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139648 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139648 Softball Honors Congratulations to Alexandria Delligatti and Olivia St. John on their awards from the Nassau County Softball Coaches Association last week at the Crest Hollow County Club. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139644 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139644 Groundbreaking On June 12, members of the Board of Education and administration broke ground on the new wing that will be built at the High School. The work, which was approved by community voters as a special bond referendum in November 2016, will include a STEM lab, multipurpose instructional spaces, a band room and a Performing Arts Center. The estimated completion date on the project is Fall of 2019. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139641 Thu, 14 Jun 2018 06:00:00 GMT false139641 Board Honors At its June 12 Board of Education meeting, President Josephine Bottitta began by honoring out-going and long-time Board member Marguerite (Peg) O’Connor for her 40-plus years of service to the district. Immediately following, the Board honored the HTH Valedictorian and Salutatorian, as well as all of the Spring Scholar-Athlete Teams. Congratulations to all of the students and thank you to Mrs. O’Connor for her dedication to the Malverne community. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139640 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139640 Fun Run Davison Avenue hosted a Third-Grade Fun Run on Friday, June 8. QMF is a local non-profit charity that seeks to aid in the prevention of Neimann-Pick Disease Type A, which is a rare genetic disease that is always fatal in toddlers. Students raised more than $800 for the cause. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139637 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139637 Letters of Intent Congratulations to Alexis Lake and Andrew Washington on signing commitment letters to continue their sport at college. Andrew signed to play football at Morrisville State College and Alexis Lake signed to play basketball at Mercy College. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139636 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139636 Lillian Motherwell is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. She is a kind and caring individual who is a positive role model to her peers. Lillian also participates in Girl Scouts. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139639 Mon, 11 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139639 Fundraising for Pets Ms. Franzino’s class at Davison Avenue spearheaded a fundraiser for the Bialy’s Wellness Foundation. The BWF helps families care for pets with special needs, particularly those with mobility issue. With the support of all fourth-grade students and teachers, Ms. Franzino and her class raised money for this worthy organization. More information about the foundation can be found at www.bialywellnessfoundation.org. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139635 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139635 Track Stars Congratulations to Alexis Lake on qualifying for the New York State Track and Field Championships in the shot put and to Rashad Teachey on qualifying for the New York State Track and Field Championships in the 400 meters. We wish them luck as they compete June 8th and 9th in Syracuse, New York for the NYS Championship. Congratulations also to Hope Matthews, Nya Cort, Azia Rogers and Yasmin Senior on qualifying for the New York State Track and Field Championships in the 4x100 meter relay. The relay team will also compete June 8th and 9th in Syracuse, New York for the NYS Championship. Best of luck to all! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139634 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139634 County Champs Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Track and Field 4x100 Relay Teams on winning the Nassau County Championship at Cold Spring Harbor High School. Congratulations to: Donovan Ishmael, Rashad Teachey, Khevon Pinnock, Guimmy Jean Joseph, Hope Matthews, Nya Cort, Azia Rogers and Yasmin Senior. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139633 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139633 HTH’s Val & Sal Congratulations to the Howard T. Herber Middle School’s 2018 Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the eighth-grade graduating class. Congrats to Valedictorian Samantha Murphy and Salutatorian Shane Hanley. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139632 Mon, 04 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139632 Field Day Fun Davison Avenue held its annual Field Day on Friday, May 25. All students participated in a number of events including an obstacle course, baton race, ring race, ball race, bucket brigade and caterpillar race. The fifth-grade Academies competed against one another in a “Tug of War” with the winning academy competing against the teachers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139631 Wed, 30 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139631 Kevin Crooks is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He is dedicated to his school work, was a member of the boys soccer team and is a pleasure to have in class. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139630 Tue, 29 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139630 Britt To Be Inducted Coach Colbert Britt, Jr. will be inducted into the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame on September 26, 2018 at the Crest Hallow Country Club. The Hall of Fame Class of 2018 was announced this week at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Congratulations to Coach Britt. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139628 Fri, 25 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139628 Red Nose Day Students in Mrs. Jelovcic's class at MWD sported red noses for Red Nose Day on May 24th to help end child poverty and bring awareness to the cause. Red Nose Day is a fundraising campaign that began in the United States in 2015 and is dedicated to ending child poverty. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139629 Thu, 24 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139629 Downing Cares The Ronald McDonald Fundraiser at MWD raised more than $7,000 to benefit families with children battling cancer. To date, it is the most raised by any school in Nassau County this year. In addition, boxes of supplies were donated to be used at the House. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139627 Wed, 23 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT false139627 Perfect Attendance Awards Representatives from the Lakeview branch of the NAACP honored students throughout the district last week. Each year, the group recognizes those who achieve perfect attendance for the entire school year. During the visit, representatives presented students with certificates and medals for their achievement. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139626 Mon, 21 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139626 Life Cycle of Butterflies Second-grade students at MWD have been learning about the life cycle of butterflies. Students in Mrs. Russo’s class had the opportunity to learn first-hand by watching the butterflies emerge from cocoons. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139625 Thu, 17 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139625 The budget has passed. Thank You! BUDGET VOTE: 520–258 Proposition #2 – Capital Reserve: 531-232 Proposition #3 – Purchase of Property: 500-249 Congratulations to Ms. Avvinti who will replace the seat currently occupied by Marguerite O’Connor. Vote was 318-404. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139620 Tue, 15 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT false139620 Building Opportunities For the second year in a row, Davison Avenue and Howard T. Herber Middle School have been identified as meeting the criteria of the Beating the Odds: Building Opportunities study by Better Outcomes, LLC. Based on demographic data and the NYS ELA assessment results from spring 2017, these two schools are in the top 21% of those eligible for beating the odds and building opportunities for all of its students. As a result of this distinction, both of the schools will be further interviewed in order to identify strategies and mindsets that have contributed to their success. The reports will be shared with New York State BOCES for distribution to member districts, as well as at an upcoming conference. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139622 Mon, 14 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139622 Emma Penninipede is a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. She was recently voted Explorer of the Month by her classmates because of her can-do attitude and her willingness to always lend a helping hand. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139624 Mon, 14 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139624 Lunch With the Principal To benefit the Ronald McDonald House, MWD held a raffle to win lunch with Principal Mr. Tallon. One student from each grade level was selected as a winner and the trio recently had their special lunch. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139619 Fri, 11 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139619 College Decision Day As part of College Decision Day, seniors were encouraged to wear their college gear and to take pictures in the school’s main lobby with one of several celebratory back-drops. The event was a great way to recognize students efforts throughout the years and allow them to share their decision with friends and faculty and in a fun way. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139623 Thu, 10 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139623 Honoring Success At its May 8 meeting, the Board of Education honored several groups of successful students. In addition to the Top 20, the Board recognized the Select Choir for its first-place win at a recent competition, poster contest winners from Davison Avenue, and the principals from both Davison and HTH for being named “Odds Beating” Schools. Congratulations to all! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139621 Wed, 09 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139621 Gleeful Performance On May 3, Davison Avenue’s new Glee Club performed at the ECET2 Long Island Conference at the Tilles Center. Teachers and administrators from across Nassau and Suffolk spent the day discussing collaboration and teacher leadership and were treated to a special performance from Malverne students on their way to lunch that afternoon. The NYS Education Commissioner Mary Ellen Elia along with Regent Roger Tilles were in attendance and stopped for a photo with the talented group. Glee Club students are directed by music teacher Ms. Vitola. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139618 Mon, 07 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139618 Honoring Arbor Day In honor of Arbor Day, all students at MWD Primary School participated in the planting of some greenery around the building. The event served to reinforce the importance of planting and celebrating trees as sources of oxygen and beauty in our environment. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139617 Fri, 04 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139617 Superior Select Choir Congratulations to the High School’s Select Choir which received a superior rating and won first-place out of six high school choirs in their division at a recent competition at Busch Gardens. Congratulations also to Kyrah Michael who was awarded a medal as best soloist from all divisions. The choir is directed by Ken Zagare and was conducted by Deanna Vitola in this competition. You can enjoy some of the Select Choir’s performance through this link: https://youtu.be/ZUUzU8i7J9o http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139615 Wed, 02 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139615 May Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139616 Wed, 02 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139616 Mikaela Adycki is a second-grade student at Maurice w. Downing Primary School Mikaela Adycki is a second-grade student at Maurice w. Downing Primary School. In addition to being a great student, she is an exceptional ice skater. Mikaela works very hard in class. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139614 Wed, 02 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139614 Perfecting Poetry April was Poetry Month and second-graders at MWD learned how to write different types of poems. Pictured, this class constructed a Cinquain poem using sentence strips to break down the lines of the poem for a more visual effect. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139613 Tue, 01 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139613 Winter Guard Finishes Third The 2018 Pride of Malverne Winter Guard season came to an end on Saturday, April 21 with a performance at the Mid-Atlantic Indoor Network Championships. In only their second year of competing, the team finished third, with a score of 85.50, out of 15 Guards in the Scholastic Novice Class. The team was led by captains Angie Duran, Elizabeth Lawless, Angie Luna Menjivar and Gabby Monogioudis, who chose a performance titled Enough, which was based on the song “Praying” by Kesha. Congratulations to the entire team on a great season. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139611 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139611 Autism Awareness In honor of Autism Awareness Month the students, faculty, and staff at Davison Avenue wore blue on April 23. In addition to decorating the halls with blue lights and puzzle pieces, the students participated in an interactive workshop led by school Social Worker Ms. Laventure. The students discussed how people with autism may think and act while exchanging ideas on how they could make all people feel included. Check out this video made by the 5th graders: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=peVfNPSdlxc http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139612 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139612 Best Community for Music Education The district has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation as one of the Best Communities for Music Education. Malverne is one of 583 across the nation to receive this honor, which recognizes the outstanding efforts of teachers, parents, administrators and community members to ensure all students are offered exceptional music education in their curriculum. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139610 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139610 Museum Visit During their visit to the Cradle of Aviation Museum, second-graders at Maurice W. Downing watched a planetarium show and took a tour to learn the history of American aviation. The visit enhanced classroom lessons about the sky, constellations and flight. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139609 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139609 Special Donation By Special Forces Led by social worker Martine Laventure, students in the Special Forces at Davison Avenue visited the Ronald McDonald House to donate funds they raised through a raffle. While there, students also baked cupcakes and brownies for families. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139608 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:00:00 GMT false139608 Budget Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139607 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139607 Excited for Education MWD has been holding its Kindergarten Roundup this week. Incoming kindergartner Delilah is excited to be starting at Downing on the Fall! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139606 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139606 Aristotle Louis is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He has shown great improvement over the year and has been working very hard. Aristotle is a positive role model to his classmates. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139605 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139605 Students Honored At its April 10 meeting, the Board of Education and administration honored several exceptional students. Congratulations to two students from HTH Middle School who placed second at a recent competition and an MHS student who placed first in an art contest and will have her work displayed on the E-school landing page. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139604 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139604 Honors Choir Five student-musicians in the Malverne High School Select Choir were accepted into the 2018 ACDA Women's Composer Repertoire Honor Choir. The group recently performed in Pittsburgh, PA with hundreds of other voices from all over the East Coast. Students were chosen based on a recorded audition. This is the first time the district has had five students selected to this prestigious ensemble. Congratulations to: Messiah Bright, Jonathan Hernandez, Brandon Joseph, Jared Motley and Malachi Thomas. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139602 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139602 Elizabeth Barragan is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is a sweet, hardworking young lady who is always up for a challenge. Regardless of how “difficult” a task might seem, Elizabeth approaches it with a positive attitude. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139603 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139603 Woman of Distinction In honor of Women’s History Month, Principal Rachel Gross presented school nurse Shirley Herring with the Woman of Distinction certificate. Ms. Herring was awarded this certificate in recognition of excellence in leadership and proven integrity while serving others as a role model. Ms. Herring was also given a bouquet of flowers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139601 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139601 Raffle Donation During a recent raffle fundraiser, Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s Special Forces raised a total of $360 for the Ronald McDonald House. Under the guidance of Mrs. Martine Laventure, the group will be going to the Ronald McDonald House to present the donation and participate in their Little Hands Helping Little Hands Bakers Program. Members of the Special Forces are pictured with raffle winner, fifth-grader Aalyah Mercado. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139600 Mon, 26 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139600 Second-Place at LISEF Twenty-four students from the eighth-grade Science Research Program at Howard T. Herber competed at the Broadcom Masters Middle School Competition at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, commonly known as LISEF. Ten projects from Herber were entered into the competition, the maximum allowed. Out of 159 projects from middle schools across the island, Malverne’s Elizabeth Cardenas and Madison Jessen took second place with their project entitled “The Efficacy of Different Super Glues.” This is the first time that students from Howard T. Herber have placed second in the competition. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139598 Fri, 23 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139598 March Recognition As part of its March 20 meeting, the Board of Education recognized several groups of successful students. Honored at the meeting were: Class of 2018’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian, Scholar-Athlete teams, the Boys Varsity Basketball team, All-County Musicians, All-Eastern Musicians and All-County Artists. Congratulations to all who were honored. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139599 Thu, 22 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139599 Promoting Awareness On March 15th, teachers from our special education department were invited to sit on the Down Syndrome Advocacy Foundation (DSAF) Discussion Panel. The topic of discussion was how we support our students with Down Syndrome both academically and socially within our schools. Audience members included educators, parents, and administrators from across Long Island. Ms. Ashley Sirabella, Mr. Andrew Biscardi, and Ms. Olivia Czavar proudly shared how each educational plan is unique and how we make sure that every child gets what they need in Malverne. Special education director, Mrs. Meredyth Martini and Davison Avenue Principal, Ms. Rachel Gross were also in attendance. On March 21st, the district will be celebrating World Down Syndrome Day by wearing crazy socks to promote awareness and inclusivity. Check out the video link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=1s&v=CmsSSNEcLBQ http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139034 Mon, 19 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139034 Sydney Foster is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. She is an excellent student who has been on the honor roll and has been an Explorer of the Month. Sydney is kind to her classmates and always willing to help others. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139035 Mon, 19 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139035 Track Star Congratulations to Hope Matthews on receiving her All-Conference Track and Field Award in the 55-meters at the Nassau County Coaches Association Dinner. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139033 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139033 Dynamic Rockers Students at Davison Avenue were treated to an interactive anti-bullying assembly featuring the Dynamic Rockers. Through hip-hop and break dancing, the Rockers sent a message of inclusivity, kindness and standing up for what is right. Students submitted questions and engaged in a discussion about bullying after the mesmerizing performances. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139032 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT false139032 eSchool Artist Congratulations to Victoria Matheos, a student at Malverne High School who was the first-place winner in the fourth annual eSchoolData Login Page Art Contest. Her piece was chosen out of more than six dozen entries across the Nassau County region. Contestants were required to submit works of art that focused on a specific theme relative to current educational topics. This year’s theme was Art in STEM, and challenged students to illustrate how Art is integral to the STEM subjects: how the principles and aesthetics of Art are incorporated into and reflected in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Victoria’s work will appear as the background image on the eSchoolData login page (https://esd.eschooldata.com/Login.aspx), and the eSD Parent Portal and Student Portal login pages, with the release of version 5.8 in Spring 2018, until version 5.9 is released. Congratulations also to Maura Savas-Minor, Victoria’s art teacher at Malverne High School. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139028 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139028 Donations to Save 300 Lives Malverne High School’s Community Service Club hosted a blood drive which garnered 42 pints of blood, helping to save more than 120 lives. In November, 47 pints were collected in a drive, for a total of 89 pints this year helping to save close to 300 lives. Most donated blood stays local, but in extreme emergency situations blood can be flown anywhere in the U.S. or the world. Thank you to the Malverne students and community for their donations. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139027 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139027 March Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139031 Wed, 07 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139031 Sow to Grow Davison Avenue has partnered with Crossroads Farm to engage fourth-graders in the farm’s Sow to Grow program. Students learn all aspects of the plant life cycle, as well as the tenets of organic farming, from soil blocking all the way through harvesting of crops. Students recently worked with members from Crossroads Farm to block soil and plant seeds. For the next month, they will care for their seedlings and in April, they will visit the farm to plant their seeds. They will return to the farm one more time in June to harvest their vegetables and prepare a feast with their organic produce. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139029 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139029 1,000 Points Congratulations to Alexis Lake, who scored her 1,000th point and grabbed her 1,000th rebound in a game on February 6th against Oyster Bay High School. Alexis Lake finished her career with 1,027 points. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139026 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139026 Kadien Lewis is a first-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. In addition to being a great student, he is a Tae Kwan Do yellow-belt. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139030 Mon, 05 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139030 Basketball Champs Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Basketball Team who won the small school championship last night at Farmingdale State College against East Rockaway High School. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139025 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139025 County Champs Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Basketball Team on winning the 2018 Nassau County Championship. Come support the Mules Tuesday, March 6 at Suffolk Community College Brentwood at 7:30pm as they play Center Moriches High School for the Long Island Championship. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139024 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139024 Superintendent’s Message – March 2018 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139023 Mon, 26 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139023 Upcoming Musical MHS will be presenting The Mel Brooks Musical: Young Frankenstein on Feb. 28 for senior citizens and March 2 and 3 for all. The musical is based on the 1974 comedy film of the same name and is a parody of the horror film genre. The Feb. 28 show will be at 4pm and tickets will only be sold at the door. Entry is free for senior citizens and $10 for all other guests. The presentation on Friday, March 2 will be at 7:30pm, and Saturday, March 3 will be at 1:30pm and 7:30pm. All performances will take place in the Howard T. Herber Middle School auditorium. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit: http://www.malverneschools.org/departments/young_frankenstein http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139093 Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:00:00 GMT false139093 Snow Make-Up Schedule Due to use of snow days, March 23 is now a regular day of school. Schools will remain closed on March 29, which was previously announced as a regular day of school for snow make-up. As an alternative to using this day, we will follow the schedule below. MWD May 3 School is in session full day. (Early Dismissal Cancelled) Parent/Teacher Conference Times: 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. DAV April 26 School is in session full day. (Early Dismissal Cancelled) Parent/Teacher Conference Times: 3:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. HTH March 8 School is in session full day. (Early Dismissal Cancelled) Parent/Teacher Conference Times: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. MHS March 15 School is in session full day. (Early Dismissal Cancelled) Parent/Teacher Conference Times: 3:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139022 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139022 Zaid Quereshi is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He is an energetic young man who takes ownership of his learning each day. Zaid is ambitious and hardworking. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139021 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139021 MHS an Odds-Beating High School Malverne High School is one of only eight schools in New York State, and the only one on Long Island, being featured for its exemplary records of success in a University at Albany NYKids study of odds-beating high schools. The study is a qualitative report that focuses on the methods the district utilizes to achieve success for all students. “We strive for an atmosphere of excellence and equity,” said Principal Dr. Vincent Romano. “Everyone here embraces that – the teachers, students, support staff, counselors, librarians you name it – and that’s what makes the difference for us. Everyone plays a role and everyone gives 110 percent.” The mission of NYKids is to inform educators about school performance in comparison to other schools in the state, to inspire educators through case studies and reports of promising practices in odds-beating schools, and to improve schools through professional development. “Everyone here in Malverne has really embraced the culture of success,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund. “The fact that we are a smaller district only enables us to devote more personal attention to making sure that every student has the resources they need to achieve their maximum level of success.” A comprehensive report on the eight model schools will be featured on the University at Albany NYKids website, https://www.albany.edu/nykids, in the coming weeks. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139020 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139020 District Adopts New Mission Statement http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139019 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139019 Sweet Treats In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Davison Avenue PTA hosted a Bake Shop. Classes visited the decorated STEM lab to frost and decorate their very own cupcake. What a “sweet” treat! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139018 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139018 100th Day In honor of the 100th day of school, kindergartners at MWD wore shirts decorated with 100 different items. Each one was unique and exciting to capture the spirit of the 100th day of school. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139017 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139017 Inaugural AP Class The district’s first group of CollegeBoard AP Capstone Seminar students took a portion of their AP exam this week as they submitted their Individual Research Reports and delivered their Team Multimedia Presentation and Oral Defense. The research examined and sought to solve issues of Child Labor Policies in China, Opioid Addiction and Treatment, Deradicalization and Counter-Terrorism, The Implications of the Death Penalty, and Gun Control. Next, the students will begin work on their individual research and prepare their presentation and defense. Congratulations to Halle, Jose, Amanda C., Brianna, Savannah, Hannah, Josh, Jasia, Aly, Olivia M., Jason, Amanda N., Stuart, Conner, Christian, Kyle and Olivia T., as well as teachers Ms. Caputo and Mr. China. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139016 Mon, 12 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139016 Spelling Success Congratulations and best of luck to Howard T. Herber Middle School’s seventh-grader Makayla Caesar. After winning the school bee and qualifying for regionals, Makayla will be participating in the Scripps Spelling Bee regional final round on Sunday, Feb. 11 at Hofstra University. The district wishes her the best of luck in the competition. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139015 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139015 Opening the Olympics In honor of the Winter Olympics, each class at Davison Avenue is representing a country and participating in schoolwide activities. To kick-off the celebration, each class marched in an opening ceremony led by administrators, members of the school’s Special Forces, and Olympic Gold Medalist and Malverne alum Derrick Adkins. Each class took an athlete’s oath and then participated in Global Play Day, rotating from class-to-class with their “passports” to play games from around the world. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139014 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139014 Upcoming SEPTA Workshop http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139013 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139013 Amanda Christodoulou is a student at Malverne High School. She is currently ranked in the top 10 percent of her class and is enrolled in our AP Capstone course. Amanda is also a dedicated member of the Pride of Malverne Marching Band as a mellophone player. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139012 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139012 MapToons at MWD Second-grade students in Bridget Jelovcic’s class at MWD have just finished learning about map skills. As a culminating activity, students used MapToons to locate local stores, landmarks, and the school, on the map. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139010 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139010 Parent Academy Flyer http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139011 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139011 Ava Marie Ferguson is a first-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. In addition to being an excellent student, she loves to dance tap and ballet outside of school. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139092 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139092 First Place Cheers Congratulations to our Varsity Cheerleading Team on placing first at the Division High School Cheerleading Competition this weekend. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139091 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139091 Egg-stra Math Fun As part of the Math/Science Club, first-graders at MWD shook-up egg cartons for a fun game that allowed them to practice adding and subtracting. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139090 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139090 Lifestyle Art Fifth-graders in Stella Crawford’s social studies class at Davison Avenue have been studying the people of the Pacific Northwest Coast. To represent the environment and lifestyle of this group, the students created totem poles which served as written records and were often used as house pillars by those in the Pacific Northwest Coast. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139089 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139089 Honoring MLK Please see below for a slideshow of photos from the district’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Friday, Jan. 12. This year, Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund and community leader Sheila Lake were honored with the MLK Humanitarian Award. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139088 Tue, 16 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139088 Snowballing for STEAM Second-graders in Bridget Jelovcic's class at MWD took part in a unique STEAM lesson. Using popsicle sticks, rubber bands and a spoon, students created Snowball Launchers and then tested them out by seeing who could launch a marshmallow the farthest. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139087 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139087 High School Honors At its Jan. 9 meeting, the Board of Education honored several high school students for their exemplary work. Honored this month were National Merit-recognized students and the inaugural group that participated in Malverne High School’s Project Lead the Way program. Congratulations to all! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139085 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139085 Transportation Application Deadline New York State Law requires that transportation applications be filled out and submitted to the District on or before April I, 2018 in order to be eligible for transportation for the 2018-2019 school year. Please be advised that April 1, 2018 falls on a Sunday; the district, including offices, will be closed on Friday, March 30, 2018 and throughout the following week of April 2 - 6, 2018. Therefore, applications dropped off to the office need to be delivered to the Malverne Administration Building no later than Thursday, March 29, 2018. We will accept applications with postmarks up to and including April I, 2018. There will be no one to accept applications in our office during the week we are closed. Please be aware that if applications are not received in a timely fashion, your transportation request will be denied. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139086 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT false139086 HTH Teacher Quoted in Newsday – Click Here for Article http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138846 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138846 Jamilia Smith is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is very active in her school community and currently serves as a student representative on the Malverne Educational Fitness Foundation Board, AAA Tutor and Community Service Club President. Jamilia also participated in our summer American Vet Dogs program and the Strength & Conditioning Program. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138847 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138847 Building Blocks of Technology Davison Avenue School’s technology teacher Debra Pirro showed students how to build their own video game using Bloxels. Students had fun while learning this new skill. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138845 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138845 Happy New Year http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138839 Mon, 01 Jan 2018 05:00:00 GMT false138839 In Memoriam It is with a heavy heart that we honor the passing of former Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Tolle. He served as superintendent of Malverne from 1979 to 1992 and had been inducted into the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Hall of Fame in 2010. The Board of Education and administration would like to extend its sincerest condolences to the family. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138844 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138844 Happy Holidays http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138838 Sun, 24 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138838 Upcoming MLK Celebration http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138843 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138843 Bird Feeders As part of their science lesson, second-grade students at Maurice W. Downing created pine cone bird feeders. The students created the feeders to bring home in order to make sure that the local birds are able to find food throughout the winter. This creative lesson coincided with students learning about various animals’ needs. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138841 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138841 Analeesa Bowman is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. She is an active student who excels not only in the classroom, but in her karate class outside of school, as well. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138842 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138842 Upcoming MLK Celebration & Honorees Announced Following a long-standing tradition, all students in the Malverne School District will participate in a special celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Howard T. Herber Middle School auditorium. The event will recognize Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund and community leader Sheila Lake who will both be bestowed with the district’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award. Performances from students from each of the district’s four schools will also be a part of the celebration. With nearly 50 years of experience as a public school educator, Dr. Hunderfund has been Malverne’s Superintendent for the past 10 years. During his tenure, the high school was named a New York State Rewards School for the first time in history, made the National Achievement Honor Roll for Advanced Placement, was the only school in Nassau County to earn the National Policy Center’s Gold Award as a School of Opportunity, and has been ranked among The Washington Post’s Best High Schools in the U.S. for the past six years. Howard T. Herber Middle School and Davison Avenue Intermediate School have been recognized by the State of New York for “Better Outcomes” and “Best Instructional Practices”. Under Dr. Hunderfund’s leadership, major improvements include the following: students’ academic achievement has greatly improved; all school facilities have been improved through the passage of 2 major bond issues; the district’s financial management has received the state’s highest rating and the school district has been restructured to provide a unified educational program, K-12. With more than twenty years as an active member of Malverne’s school community, Sheila Lake started going to Parent Teacher Association meetings when she first moved to Malverne and never stopped being involved. Over the years, she served as president for each school’s PTA, as well as secretary for the Malverne Wildcats Football League. Sheila was also involved in the creation of Ladies Night Out at MWD and continuing the tradition of the Haunted House at HTH. She was also a member of the MWD Parent/Teachers Chorus. Currently, Ms. Lake serves as president of the Malverne High School PTA, secretary of the District 12 Central Council, secretary for the MHS Scholarship Committee, and treasurer of the Booster Club. “I’ve made lifelong friends through the PTA,” she said. “The parents, the teachers and the administrators … we all work together to get these kids what they need, when they need it.” Ms. Lake’s sons Darrell Wonge, Christopher Lake II and Brandon Lake, as well as her nephew Kenneth Daniel, all graduated from Malverne. Her daughter, Alexis, will be graduating this year. “My mom is at every game,” Alexis said. “Whether I’m playing in it or not, she is there. She is always taking pictures and everyone loves her.” Ms. Lake’s husband Christopher, is always helping out, as well. Ms. Lake and Dr. Hunderfund will be honored during the ceremony on Jan. 12. The entire community is welcomed and encouraged to attend the event. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138840 Mon, 18 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138840 Holiday Connections After completing a schoolwide fundraiser for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, second graders in Mrs. Jelovcic's class at Maurice W. Downing Primary School made a personal connection with an 11-year old named Kimi. The students wrote friendly letters of encouragement to Kimi, as well as purchased items such as crafts, coloring books, lip balm and games to help lift her spirits as she undergoes her next round of chemotherapy. The students are looking forward to hearing back from their new pen-pal after she receives her care package. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138837 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138837 Outstanding Phys-Ed Students Two Malverne High School students were selected as recipients of the Nassau Zone Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year Award. Sponsored by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, this award recognizes one male and one female Nassau County high school senior from each school district who exemplify outstanding scholastic ability, physical education performance and leadership qualities. Congratulations to Jermaine Brown and Kiara Plummerfor receiving the title this year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138836 Thu, 14 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138836 Board Recognition At its Dec. 12 meeting, the Board of Education honored its newly tenured staff, upcoming MLK Honorees and fall Scholar-Athlete teams. Congratulations to all of those who were honored last night. Scroll through for all photos from the meeting. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138835 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138835 Creative Celebration Students at Davison Avenue participated in NYS Senator Todd Kaminsky’s “Thanksgiving Day Creative Celebration.” Each student from Davison who participated was given a certificate from Senator Kaminsky for original poems, essays or artwork they did that reflected the Thanksgiving Day celebration. Participants included: Third-graders Andrew Innocent, Claire McGovern, and Lea Cardenas; Fourth-graders Christopher Beckett, Lorraine Akou, Meghan Davis, Safiya Stephens and Stephen Agiamoah; and fifth-graders Chelsi Romero, Aalyah Mercado, Jamar Smith, Natalya Michel and Olivia Jenkins. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138834 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138834 Football Honors Congratulations to the following student-athletes on their awards from the Nassau County Football Coaches Association. Andrew Washington Jr. - All-County Jovani Duran – All-County Donovan Ishmael – All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-County http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138833 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138833 Volleyball All-Stars Congratulations to Alexis Lake and Nya Smalls on their awards from the Nassau County Volleyball Coaches Association at the Crest Hallow County Club. Alexis Lake was named All-Classification and Nya Smalls was named All-Conference. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138831 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138831 Second-Grade Star Bryson Anderson, a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School recently competed in the cross-country nationals in Charlotte, North Carolina. Among the seven-year-old group, Bryson placed third nationally, and 13th in the 7-8 year old category nationally. He is pictured in his championship sweatshirt and medal. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138830 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138830 Jason Diaz is a fourth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He been on the swim team for the last two years and was recently accepted to the Junior Hofstra Swim Team at Swim Express. Jason was also the top fundraiser, raising more than $1,000 for Swim Across America. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138832 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138832 Food Drive Maurice W. Downing Primary School hosted a Yes We Can food drive for the Thanksgiving holiday. Members of the school’s Student Council helped publicize and coordinate the donations, which benefited local families in need. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138829 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138829 Nothing But Nets Fourth-graders at Davison Avenue spent an afternoon at Nassau Coliseum for the Long Island Nets Education Day. The students watched the basketball game and cheered for the athletes along with dozens of other schools from across Long Island. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138828 Fri, 01 Dec 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138828 Celebrating Culture Davison Avenue held an all-day Multicultural Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Students and staff were encouraged to dress in a way that represents their family’s culture or country of origin and the hallways were decorated with flags of the world. Students celebrated their heritage in class by sharing stories, creating culture collages and discussing how their family celebrates holidays. The third graders were treated to a special performance by the Malverne High School Multicultural Club and the entire school ended the day with an assembly featuring musical folktale storytelling from around the world. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138827 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138827 Get Energized Third- and fourth-grade students at Davison Avenue attended a special assembly called The Energized Guyz: Powered Up. Presented by The National Theatre for Children and sponsored by Long Island’s local PSEG, the free program reinforced what energy is, how it works and how we use it. The presenters used a series of comedic and education sketches, along with student participation, to discuss the important topic of energy conservation. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138826 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138826 Edwin Guevara in second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. He is an active class participant and he plays the ukulele. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138825 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138825 Senator Visit Fifth-grade students at Davison Avenue were visited by NYS Senator Todd Kaminsky. Sen. Kaminsky discussed civics, as well as the parts of government within the state (executive, legislative and judicial), how they function and how it can affect the people who live here. At the end of the session, Sen. Kaminsky answered questions from the students, such as “how to improve our parks” and “how public services are funded and provided for in NYS.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138824 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138824 Veterans Honored Davison Avenue Intermediate School hosted its 24th annual Veterans Day Assembly on Thursday, Nov. 9. Students gathered to honor and thank special guest veterans for their service to our country. Thank you to all who have served. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138823 Fri, 10 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138823 Alex Berry is a senior at Malverne High School. He is a well-rounded student athlete, currently ranked in the top 10% of his class. Alex is involved in numerous clubs and is the quarterback of the Varsity Football team. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138822 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138822 Fall Festival On November 1st, SEPTA hosted its first annual Fall Festival at Crossroads Farm. After enjoying a pizza dinner, parents and children were treated to a hayride in the dark. Participants painted their very own pumpkins and gathered around the campfire for roasted marshmallows and s’mores. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for a wonderful evening of fun and laughter. Check out the calendar for all upcoming SEPTA events and workshops. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139144 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT false139144 Band Places Third The Pride of Malverne Marching Band competed in the New York State Field Band Conference at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse on Oct. 29. The band achieved its highest score to date and finished the weekend with the 8th highest overall score out of the 52 competing bands; which earned them 3rd place in the Small School 1 Division. Their show was called “Unto the Breach,” which is based on Shakespeare’s “Henry V.” The band is directed by Glen Johnson. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139145 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT false139145 Playoff Game Saturday Come support the varsity football team in their playoff game at Cold Spring Harbor High School on Saturday at 6pm.Go Mules! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139143 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 21:00:00 GMT false139143 Homecoming Video Click here to view the 2017 Homecoming video. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139142 Thu, 02 Nov 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139142 Halloween Fun Each of our schools are celebrating in fun and festive ways! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139141 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139141 Making a Difference Congratulations to Board of Education President Josephine Bottitta for receiving the Lakeview Democratic Club’s Making a Difference Award. She was honored at their annual dinner on Oct. 12 for her contributions to education and the community. Ms. Bottitta has been a member of Malverne’s Board of Education since July 2012. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139139 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139139 Alumna Speaks On Wellness Dr. Michelle Reed, a 1986 graduate of the district who now runs her own medical practice, spoke with students at Howard T. Herber Middle School about a book she recently published. In “Mentally Fit Physically Strong: The Fit Doc's Guide to Real Life - Real Fitness - Real Health,” Dr. Reed shared simple tips for students to remain healthy, strong and focused. “You should connect with food in ways that nourishes the body, mind, spirit and emotions,” she explained. “Engage with your surroundings to practice total wellness and schedule success in daily routines and meal planning.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139138 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139138 Amanda Remy is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is a hardworking and energetic young woman. Remy's creative writing always brings an extra zest to her classes. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139140 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139140 Playoff Win Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Soccer Team, which made history in defeating Mineola High School 3 to 2 in overtime in the Nassau County Playoffs. This is the first playoff win for the team in school history. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139137 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139137 Poetry Contest Winner Congratulations to Malverne High School student Halle Akaeze who placed second in the 2017 Long Island Arts Council at Freeport Poetry Writing Contest. Halle was honored for her poem titled “She Asked Me.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139136 Fri, 20 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139136 Open House - Nov. 1 Click here for Open House flyer. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139135 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139135 Homecoming & Field Dedication Ceremony http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139134 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139134 Team Leaders The Captains Club is just a small way for student-athletes in Malverne to explore the different roles, responsibilities and expectations of what it takes to be a team leader. It doesn’t matter if you’re a captain, a bench player or anything in between. Be ready to enhance your leadership skills, because being a part of this is a step towards getting better, not only as an athlete, but as a student. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139133 Fri, 13 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139133 Pep in Their Step Malverne High School Varsity Football and Cheerleading Teams visited Davison Avenue Intermediate School and Downing Primary School for a Homecoming Pep Rally. Homecoming game is this Saturday at 2pm, with the field dedication taking place at halftime. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138895 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138895 Board Recognition Video http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138893 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138893 Ella Kelch is a first-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. She raised $21 (Downing Dollars) for the hurricane victims by making bookmarks and selling them for the cause. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138888 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138888 Register for 5K Run for Education http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138894 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138894 Greentree Teachers Two teachers were accepted into the 2017 Greentree Foundation Teachers’ Ecology Workshop. In July 2017, Anita Heinz and Karina Blackstone participated in the 10-day professional development course designed to immerse teachers in Long Island’s natural world and encourage teaching outdoors,while providing connections to Next Generation Science Standards. Both teachers will be implementing what they learned into their classrooms at Malverne High School and Howard T. Herber Middle School. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138892 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138892 Commended Student Endy Beltran, senior at Malverne High School, has been named a Commended Student in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented by the superintendent, principal, and guidance counselors to this scholastically talented senior. In addition to this accomplishment, Endy has also been selected by The College Board as a National Hispanic Scholar. He scored in the top 2.5% among Hispanic and Latino PSAT/NMSQT test takers in the region. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138891 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138891 The NED Show Students at Davison Avenue participated in a special character education program. The NED Show featured a loveable cartoon character whose name is an acronym for Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best. The interactive program reinforced the character traits of focus, persistence, kindness, diligence and excellence. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138890 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138890 October/Coach Britt Newsletter - Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138889 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138889 Field Dedication Ceremony - October 14, 2017 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138878 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138878 Dictionary Donations Fourth-grade students at Davison Avenue received pocket dictionaries from the Malverne Rotary. Past President and current member Joe Canzoneri distributed the dictionaries to classes and explained the significance of the gift. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138885 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138885 MHS Fourth Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138887 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138887 Fourth Quarter Honor Roll Students from HTH http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138886 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138886 Blue Star Streak For the eighth consecutive year, Malverne High School has been named a Blue Star School by the W!SE organization, the company that runs the financial literacy program. This award is given to schools in which 85 percent or more of the students in the financial literacy program have proven to be financially literate via the financial literacy exam. The Blue Star School banner, which will hang in the school’s main lobby, will be presented to the district during the Money POWER Conference for Financial Literacy in New York City in November. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138884 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138884 Davison Avenue’s 4th Quarter High Achievers http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138883 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138883 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Last October, over 1.6 million high school juniors took the PSAT exam, which serves as an initial screening for program entrants into the National Merit Scholarship competition. This week, approximately 16,000 of these students were named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. This nationwide pool of Semifinalists, represents less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors, including the highest-scoring entrants in each state. Malverne High School’s very own Roshni Shukla is one of those Semifinalists. School Counselor Mrs. Nicole Beauford describes Roshni as, “A shining example of everything Malverne High School has to offer. She has taken advantage of our challenging courses and incredible academic and extracurricular opportunities, clubs, and athletic teams.” She has excelled in all of her Advanced Placement (AP) and College Level classes. Roshni has been designated as an AP Scholar with Distinction, based on her performance on AP exams. By the end of this year, she will be eligible to graduate with approximately 30 college credits. Roshni also participated in the competitive BOCES Doshi STEM program in 9th and 10th grade, and is a member of the Model U.N. Club, and Varsity Girls Tennis Team. As a flute player, Roshni is an active member of the Award-Winning Marching Band, and has somehow managed to find the time to be a member of the MHS Newspaper and Community Service Clubs. Although undecided on her major, Roshni is excited about the next step in her academic career. While still adding schools to her list, she plans to apply to Columbia, NYU, CUNY Macaulay Honors Program, Fordham University, and St. John’s University. As a Semifinalist, Roshni has the opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be awarded next spring. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Finalists will be notified of their standing in the spring of 2018. Congratulations Roshni Shukla! Malverne High School is proud to have you as one of our shining stars. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138882 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138882 Record AP Scholars At its Sept. 12 meeting, the Board of Education and members of administration honored the district’s 2017 Advanced Placement Scholars. With 52 total current and past students earning the distinction, this sets a new record for Malverne High School. Congratulations! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138881 Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138881 Last year, Ebony Hudson grew academically and socially at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She worked hard to complete all of her work and pushed herself to meet all the challenges of her curriculum. Ebony is a kind young woman who is always willing to help her classmates. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138879 Mon, 11 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138879 First Day Faces http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138877 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138877 Welcome Back to School! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138874 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138874 Staff Successes An annual tradition, Superintendent’s Conference Day concluded with celebratory remarks and recognition of teachers and staff members who have achieved notable milestones and accomplishments. Just as the district itself had much to celebrate, these individuals were recognized by administration for going above and beyond. Congratulations to the following individuals who were honored this year: Outstanding Support Staff Member Deborah Sandorfi – Malverne High School Outstanding Staff Member Christine Gilmore - Malverne High School 35 Years of Service Plaque Linda Buckridge – Maurice W. Downing 30 Years of Service Plaque Patricia Medley – Davison Avenue Erica Ebbets – Maurice W. Downing Robin Carucci – Maurice W. Downing 25 Years of Service Plaque Michele Korber - Malverne High School Marguerite Robles - Maurice W. Downing Claire Gallo - Maurice W. Downing Margaret Corace - Malverne High School Michael Bralla - Davison Avenue http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138876 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138876 Welcome New Teachers New teachers were welcomed in an orientation at the high school prior to the start of the 2017-18 school year. During the program, Steven Gilhuley, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, spoke to the teachers about the most effective ways to impact students and led discussions about responsibilities, expectations and elements of instruction. The purpose of the orientation was to acquaint the new teachers with the expectations and core values of the district, as well as introduce them to the technologies and resources available to them and their students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138875 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138875 Prestigious Nomination for Director District Director of Special Education Meredyth Martini was nominated for Special Education Administrator of the Year, a prestigious distinction bestowed upon one individual in the state by the New York Council of Administrators of Special Education (NYCASE). Ms. Martini, who was honored in Saratoga Springs, New York at the organization’s Summer Institute, was among a select pool of highly qualified and highly regarded nominees. She was nominated by the district’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund. “She is an advocate for every child, ensuring that they receive the education and support that they need and deserve,” Dr. Hunderfund said of Martini. “She has served the children of Malverne with grace and excellence.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138873 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138873 Stefanie Tracy was a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. She was on the High Honor Roll and is a conscientious and motivated student. Stefanie is a member of the Literary Lions Club and is always very kind to her classmates http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138872 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138872 Solar Eclipse Davison Avenue Principal Rachel Gross hosted a Solar Eclipse Viewing at the school on Aug. 21. More than 20 students gathered on the school field to learn about the eclipse and watch it with their principal, teachers and peers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138871 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138871 Positive Trend Continues for Schools http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138870 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138870 Pre-K Registration Info http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138869 Tue, 15 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138869 STEMming Through Summer Rising eighth-graders at HTH participated in a STEM Camp with science teacher Shannon Kelly. Students delved into the intricacies of the scientific method by learning how to develop hypotheses, differentiate between independent and dependent variables, and analyze data in order to support or refute hypotheses. Throughout the week, students experimented on Gummy Bears (What happens when Gummy Bears are placed in water?), Oreo cookies (Do DoubleStuf cookies actually have double the "stuff"?) and paper airplanes (Which airplane design is best for maximum flight distance?). On the last day of camp, students developed and conducted an experiment to determine the efficacy of different sunblocks. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138868 Wed, 09 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138868 Peter Pan Comes to Camp Camp Read-a-Lot’s Camp Challenge is celebrating another year for first- through fifth-graders. The program, which strives to keep students engaged in reading throughout the summer months, is set to a Peter Pan theme this year. Students have been rotating through three stations, including character map development, guided reading, and learning songs from Peter Pan. To culminate the program, students will perform a short Peter Pan-inspired play with songs, which they have been practicing for each week. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138867 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138867 Matteo Gonzales was a kindergarten student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. He is learning to play the piano and plays practices every day. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139597 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139597 District Calendar – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139596 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139596 Malverne Mentioned in Education Week Click here to read the article http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139595 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139595 Field to Be Named in Honor of Coach Britt The Board of Education unanimously voted to approve the renaming of its football field to The Colbert J. Britt, Jr. Memorial Field at the July 11 meeting. The Board took the naming under consideration after receiving a petition from the community with more than 1,100 signatures. A lifelong and respected member of the community, Mr. Britt cared deeply about the youth of Malverne/Lakeview. He was hired in 1972 as a physical education teacher at Howard T. Herber Middle School and remained there until his retirement on June 30, 2005. Mr. Britt coached many junior varsity and varsity teams during his time in the district and continued coaching for an additional ten years after his formal retirement. He served as a role model to students and was respected for his leadership abilities and determination in ensuring that all of his athletes succeeded both on and off the field. Some of his most notable achievements include earning the 1990 Varsity Football Rutgers Cup Championship as well as training with 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist Derrick Adkins. He was responsible for beginning the Friendship Games, an annual track and field event, and was a charter member of the Lakeview Youth Federation. Coach Colbert J. Britt died on Dec. 27, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Norma Britt, and their daughter Alma. The dedication ceremony of the football field will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14 as part of the district’s homecoming festivities. All MHS alumni and members of the entire community are invited, and encouraged, to attend this momentous occasion. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139594 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139594 Austin Tobin was a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School He called 9-1-1 when his family realized a candle in their neighbor’s house had caught fire. Way to go, Austin. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139593 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139593 We Are featured in Newsday’s MS Regents Article http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139592 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139592 Congratulations Graduates Click here for a complete slideshow of photos from Friday night’s ceremony. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139591 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139591 Graduation will take place outside as planned, but will begin at 5 p.m. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139590 Fri, 23 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139590 They’re Freshmen Congratulations to Howard T. Herber Middle School’s eighth-grade class, which celebrated its venture into High School at the annual Moving-Up Ceremony last night! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139589 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139589 Graduations Go Live http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139588 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139588 Vishal Persaud is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He has taken a significant leadership role in the Community Service Club this year, helping with Homecoming, the MEFF 5K race and the Have a Heart for the Homeless program. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139084 Mon, 19 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139084 Flag Day Davison Avenue Intermeidate School honored Flag Day with a special ceremony held in honor of deceased NYPD Det. Steven McDonald, the husband of Malverne Mayor Patti McDonald. Det. McDonald was a frequent visitor to the school and always volunteered his time to work with the students and give back to his community. Davison staff donated age-appropriate books on law enforcement to the school library in honor of Det. McDonald. Mayor Patti McDonald spoke at the ceremony and honored the Village’s Flag Day Essay Contest winners. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139083 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139083 Board Recognition The Board of Education and administration honored many students at its June 13 meeting. In case you missed it, the following groups were recognized: MWD’s Ronald McDonald House Donation, Flag Day Essay Winners, Scholar-Athletes, All-County and All-Conference student-athletes, All-County artists, tenured teachers, and MEFF teacher mini-grants. Outgoing Board member and current president Jack Tulley was also recognized with a special plaque for his service on the Board. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139082 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139082 Exemplary Sportsmanship Malverne High School was given the 2017 Award of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. The award is presented to schools that have developed proactive approaches in keeping sportsmanship at the forefront for their students, coaches, spectators and communities, as well as to schools that are promoting positive sportsmanship within their athletic department. Malverne instills the NYSPHSAA Code of Conduct with all of its student-athletes. “It is not surprising that we have earned this honor, as we hold our athletes to the highest standard of sportsmanship,” district athletic director Micheal Pelan said. Congratulations to each of the Malverne athletes, their coaches and their families who are the true recipients of this award. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139081 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139081 Metered Champion Congratulations to Maurice Teachey, Jr. on winning the New State Championship in the 400-meters! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139080 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139080 Football Clinic http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139079 Fri, 09 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139079 Incoming Orientation As part of a morning orientation program, parents and families of incoming third-graders to Davison Avenue were welcomed by incoming Principal Rachel Gross and given an overview of what to expect in their first year at Davison. While parents were receiving this important information, the incoming third-graders toured the building and sat in with a current third-grade class. At the conclusion of the program, each of the students left with a special Davison Avenue backpack, which contained a notebook, crayons and pencils for the fall. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139077 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139077 Gate Closure at HS Due to ongoing construction work at the High School stadium, it has become necessary to lock the Clinton Avenue gate. For your safety, the gate will be closed as of Thursday, June 8. The other gates will remain open. We will notify everyone as soon as we know when the gate will be reopened. Please plan your access to the high school campus accordingly. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139076 Wed, 07 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139076 Drama at Davison The Drama Club at Davison Avenue held their annual performance for the students and special guests. This year’s production featured three different perspectives on the story of the Three Little Pigs and it left the audience questioning the version they thought they always knew! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139075 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139075 Julian is a second-grade student from Maurice W. Downing Primary School. In addition to serving as the Student Council president, he has hosted donation drives at his karate studio to benefit the school’s Ronald Mcdonald House fundraiser. Julian is really dedicated to community service. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139074 Tue, 30 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139074 Perfect Attendance Davison Avenue Intermediate School and Howard T. Herber Middle School were visited by the Lakeview Chapter of the NAACP President Bea Bayley and Educational Chairperson Karen Aker. The pair presented all students who qualified for perfect attendance throughout the 2016-17 school year with special certificates of acknowledgement. Congratulations to all of those who earned perfect attendance!! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139073 Tue, 23 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139073 Perfect Attendance Congratulations to those who earned perfect attendance at Howard T. Herber Middle School! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139072 Mon, 22 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT false139072 College Tour Howard T. Herber Middle School’s College and Career Club and Enrichment Club recently visited Adelphi University. Students had an exciting day exploring college life - including a tour of the campus, spending time with a college student and eating lunch at one of the campus cafeterias. HTH students also had the opportunity to learn about Adelphi’s academic programs, clubs, professors and dorm life. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138934 Fri, 19 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138934 Seniors Assist Students As part of a Career Day celebration, ten of Malverne High School’s top twenty students visited with Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s fifth-grade students for a special question and answer session. Fifth-graders asked the seniors to share their experiences regarding moving up to the middle school, what type of classes and clubs there are to pursue at HTH, and what the high school is like. Seniors also shared how they achieved at such high levels, what clubs and sports are available at high school, and what their plans were for the future. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138932 Wed, 17 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138932 The Malverne Union Free School District budget results are as follows: Budget has passed: YES: 523 NO: 165 Proposition #2 passed: YES: 543 NO: 146 Proposition #3 passed: YES: 516 NO: 180 Trustee Elections – 2, uncontested: HOPKINS: 496 TINSLEY: 473 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138936 Tue, 16 May 2017 17:00:00 GMT false138936 The budget and propositions have passed. Thank you! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138935 Tue, 16 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138935 Budget Vote http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138933 Tue, 16 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138933 Little Engineers First-grade students from Maurice W. Downing visited the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City for a day of exploration and fun. Exhibits included the Bubble Station, Tool Box, Fix It and much more. The student engineers had a great time and were engaged in science learning and STREAM-centered design for the entire visit. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138931 Mon, 15 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138931 Top 20 Honored At the Board of Education’s May 9 meeting, the valedictorian, salutatorian and the entire top 20 academic leaders from the Class of 2017 were honored by Principal Dr. Vincent Romano, the entire administration team, and Board of Education members with a special plaque and cake celebration. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138930 Thu, 11 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138930 MHS: Most Challenging High School For the fifth consecutive year, Malverne High School has been ranked amongst the Most Challenging High Schools in America by The Washington Post. Malverne is ranked in the top, at No. 60 in New York among the state’s top public schools and No. 33 on Long Island. The challenge ranks schools through an index formula utilizing the number of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests given at a school each year, divided by the number of seniors who graduated that year. In order to be ranked, schools must have a ratio of 1.0. This year, Malverne’s index is 2.25 a notable increase from the district’s 1.26 index in 2013. “It is an honor to have Malverne mentioned alongside some of the top ranked schools in the nation,” said Principal Dr. Vincent Romano. “Very few on the list are as demographically complex as our school. When comparing the percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Malverne High School had the second highest Challenge Index in that category on Long Island and 11th in New York State. Simply put, Malverne is a shining example of what can be accomplished when the entire school community is committed to each and every student!” Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund, echoed the sentiment. “The annual increase of index score for Malverne High School over the last four years demonstrates their total commitment to academic excellence. Congratulations to all.” The Washington Post’s Jay Mathews has been ranking the most challenging public and private schools in the country for 17 years. The list includes more than 2,000 public and private high schools nationwide. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138929 Tue, 09 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138929 Lili Rodriguez is a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. She is an exemplary student who is compassionate and thoughtful. Lili has been chosen as Peacemaker of the Month several times this school year and she puts forth her very best effort in every task or assignment that she is given. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138928 Mon, 08 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138928 Alumna Takes the Lead Jordan Tyson, Malverne Class of 2015, has landed a lead role in an off-broadway show, playing the role Sweetee in the musical Sweetee. She is currently a sophomore at Marymount College in Manhattan. While at Malverne, she played a “spoon” in Beauty and the Beast, “Carla” in In the Heights, “Janet” in Drowsy Chaperone, and “Princess Fiona” in Shrek the Musical. In the attached article, she spoke of her experience in the MHS production of In the Heights with the following quote: “After that experience, I was so in awe of how this one piece of work could bring people together like a family.” Web article: http://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/New-Musical-SWEETEE-Set-in-30s-Depression-Era-South-to-Arrive-Off-Broadway-20170417 Newsday Article Link: Click Here http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138927 Fri, 05 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138927 Career Exploration Malverne High School and Howard T. Herber Middle School hosted its annual Career Exploration Day with more than 60 guest speakers who shared their career experiences. Participants highlighted their careers as a registered nurse, physician, dentist, paramedic, accountant, entrepreneur, lawyer, teacher and an engineer. The goal of the day was to impress upon our students the importance of education and how it relates to potential future careers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138926 Tue, 02 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138926 Davison Principal At its April 20 meeting, the Board of Education appointed current Common Core Chairperson K-6 Rachel Gross to the position of principal of Davison Avenue Intermediate School. Effective July 1, 2017, Ms. Gross will replace Principal Edward Tallon, who is moving to the position of principal of the Maurice W. Downing Primary School. Ms. Gross has been with the district since September 2007, when she was hired as a special education teacher at Howard T. Herber Middle School. The last two years, she has served in her currently role as Common Core Chairperson K-6, where she worked with teachers and students to develop curriculum and programs aligned with New York State standards. With her strong background in elementary education, experience in instructional leadership and proven commitment to the students of Malverne, Ms. Gross will continue to improve upon and cultivate new initiatives at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. Ms. Gross received her Bachelor’s Degree in psychology and art studio from Queens College, two Master’s Degrees from Hofstra University in creative arts therapy and inclusive elementary special education, and her Administrative Certificate from Stony Brook University. “I am honored by the opportunity and am excited to collaborate with the faculty, staff, students and families of Davison Avenue in this new role,” Ms. Gross said of the promotion. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138925 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138925 Family Fun Night MWD’s Kindness Counts Committee recently sponsored a Family Fun Night to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House of New Hyde Park. More than 100 students and families came to share in the evening which included dinner, pictures with Ronald McDonald, entertainment by Jim the Jester, popcorn, and a dance party for students. While the kids were having their fun, parents relaxed down hall at the “International Café” where they were served coffee and dessert. Families contributed household items to fulfill the Ronald McDonald House Wish List. To date, the MWD community has raised nearly $4,000 for the cause. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138924 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138924 Recognizing Excellence At the district’s April 18 Board of Education meeting, the Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund and the Board recognized each of the schools for their recent achievements. Included in the recognition was both Howard T. Herber Middle School and Davison Avenue receiving the Expanding Opportunities award and Malverne High School for its recent feature in the book “Schools that Succeed.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138923 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138923 Academic Aces Malverne High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 2017 are two remarkable students who have consistently gone above and beyond in their commitment to academic success and becoming well-rounded leaders. Graduating at the top of the class are Alexis Murry and Alyssa McDaniel, who earned the highest and second-highest grade point averages, respectively, of all their peers through their four years of high school. The district congratulates both students on this honor. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138920 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138920 Special Success NL – April 2017 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138922 Mon, 17 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138922 Jamila Smith is a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is an amazing young lady who is truly dedicated to helping others in and out of school. Jamila has taken a leadership role in numerous programs including our district Homecoming, Breast Cancer Walk, Pennies for Patients, Have A Heart for the Homeless, Red Ribbon Week and Athletes Assisting Athletes. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138921 Mon, 17 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138921 Engineering Activities with FAA Four engineers from the FAA visited Howard T. Herber Middle School and engaged students with nine different STEM activities. Following a short presentation on engineering as a profession, students participated in a number of engineering design challenges including: building a boat out of aluminum foil to hold a maximum load measure in pennies; building a structure out of straws and paperclips or marshmallows and spaghetti strong enough to hold a golf ball; building an earthquake proof tower out of Mega Blocks; and designing structures for a variety of purposes using Tinker Toys. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138919 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138919 College Day Malverne High School hosted its annual College Day with more than 35 colleges and universities and several Malverne graduates who came back to participate in an Alumni Panel. During the panel, former students and teachers shared their stories about college life and rigor, as well as advice for the incoming college freshmen. Representatives from several colleges also gave classroom presentations to students, and Adelphi University’s Athletics Department gave a special presentation regarding the recruiting process, NCAA and time management. A representative from Molloy College Financial Aid Department also hosted a presentation to seniors to discuss understanding their Financial Aid Packages from various colleges and the responsibility in taking out student loans. College Day provided students with a wealth of information, and the opportunity to ask questions of on-site college representatives. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138918 Thu, 30 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138918 Photography Winners Congratulations to four Malverne High School photography students who were selected as winners of the Photography Federation of Long Island Youth Showcase Competition. These great photos were judged against several hundred of the best student photographers on Long Island. All entries will now go on to be judged at the PSA national level. Congratulations to (L-R): Angel Infante - 3rd Place scapes category, "Winter Woods”; Tiffany Hernandez- 1st Place photojournalism category, "Shoe Shiner”; Chloe Ruiz – 1st Place monochromatic choice category, "Fungus Dolly”; and Endy Beltran – 3rd Place architecture category, "West 34th Street” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138915 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138915 Voter Registration Dates Saturday April 8, 2017 Administration Building 9:00am -12noon Thursday, April 20, 2017 MHS –Lobby 8:30 am – 11:30 am and 11:30 am – 3:30 pm Administration Building Saturday, May 6, 2017 Administration Building 9:00 am – 12noon http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138917 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138917 Madison Cange is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She always goes above and beyond expectations in her classes, especially Earth Science. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138916 Tue, 28 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138916 Inside Albany Malverne High School senior Stephanie Ridley was selected by the League of Women Voters to attend the Students Inside Albany event in May. Recommended by Jason Mach, District 6-12 Chairperson of English, Social Studies and Library Science, Stephanie will now have the opportunity to shadow a legislator, experience how government works, and learn how to get involved in government at any age. The four-day conference in Albany will culminate with a banquet where all selected students will get to talk about their experiences. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138911 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138911 NOTICE OF OPEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION The Board of Education of the Malverne Union Free School District has received a petition to name the Malverne School District Athletic Complex in memory of Mr. Colbert Britt, Jr. Pursuant to Board of Education Policy #1660 (“Naming/Renaming District Facilities”), the Board of Education of the Malverne Union Free School District will hold a special meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Malverne High School Library on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 for public discussion of the proposal to name the Athletic Complex in Mr. Britt’s memory. All interested persons are invited to attend. Pursuant to Board Policy #1660, the Board of Education will vote on the proposal to name the District Athletic Complex at a regularly scheduled Board meeting in accordance with the Board policy, following notice to the public. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138914 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138914 Women’s History Writing First-graders at Maurice W. Downing incorporated Spotlight On Writing Standards to correlate with the Women in History theme this month. The standard asked students to collaborate and use digital tools to produce a writing piece, so they paired up and researched famous women of yesterday or today on a database. Students then presented their work using Microsoft Word. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138912 Fri, 24 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138912 MHS-Feature Story in Herald http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138913 Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138913 Board Recognition Many groups of students were honored at the March 21 Board of Education meeting. Those honored included the All-County Musicians, the Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Team and all of the New York State Scholar-Athlete Teams for the winter season. Congratulations to all of those who were recognized for their efforts. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138910 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138910 Proceeds for Pulsera In honor of National Foreign Language Week, seventh- and eighth-grade students in Mrs. Pastore’s and Mrs. Guarini’s Spanish classes at HTH held a special fundraiser to benefit The Pulsera Project.The Pulsera Project is a nonprofit organization that helps students across the U.S. empower the artists of the “pulseras” or bracelets from Nicaragua, Guatemala and Uganda. The proceeds create sustainable fair-trade jobs in these countries where few opportunities exist and fund scholarships, community programs, interest-free micro loans, support youth shelters, sustainable energy initiatives, social enterprise programs, and many other projects that create bright futures for these artists and their communities. During lunch hour, students sold these bracelets to staff and peers. In total, the school raised $1,275 for the cause. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138909 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138909 Community Heroes The Student Council at Maurice W. Downing hosted a Community Heroes (and SHEroes) Breakfast on March 10. Local members of the police department, fire department and church, as well as crossing guards and honored guests, were treated to a special breakfast celebration and musical demonstration by the students. Malverne Mayor Patricia McDonald and MWD Principal Margaret McDaid were honored for their community contributions during the celebration. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138907 Thu, 16 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138907 Superhero Fundraiser Maurice W. Downing held its annual fundraiser kickoff celebration on Friday, March 10. With members of the student council dressed as superheroes, the event served to kick-start the school’s initiative to raise funds, awareness and spirit. The kickoff included guest speakers Malverne Mayor Patricia McDonald and Ronald McDonald House volunteer Barry Howard. This is the first year Downing has partnered with the Ronald McDonald House and is planning many creativie festivities for the cause. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138906 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138906 Devon Lundgren is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He is always kind and respectful to all of his teachers and peers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138908 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138908 Interactive With Engineers Science students at Malverne High School visited with five engineers from the Federal Aviation Administration to participate in hands-on engineering activities, as well as to discuss the field of engineering with professionals. Activities included making boats out of tinfoil that would hold the maximum number of pennies, and creating something out of a straw and paper that could fly the farthest through air. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138784 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT false138784 Preparing for Competition Eighth-graders in the science research class at Howard T. Herber Middle School are participating in the Long Island Science & Engineering Fair, Inc.’s Middle School Fair, as well as the more local Nassau County Science Fair. Open to students in grades 6-8, LISEF promotes excellence in science inquiry and discovery in Long Island schools. Under the guidance of teacher Shannon Kelly, this is the second year that students will be competing in the competition. Students recently held a practice session, where they explained their projects to various visitors including teachers, administrators and peers. Project topics included: which wax melts fastest; generating electricity through electromagnetism; efficacy of green cleaning products; and the absorption of sponges. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138783 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138783 Living Museum In honor of Black History Month, students in Ms. Stella Crawford’s fourth-grade class did individual research projects on famous African-Americans. The project culminated in a Living Museum presentation, which allowed students to dress-up and use props to recreate the individual they researched. They invoked an image of the famous people they represented and offered students and visitors a glimpse into the life and history of famous African-American individuals. As visitors went from student to student, the students offered facts about the individual they researched and visitors were encouraged to “guess” who the famous person was. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138782 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138782 2nd Quarter High Achievers at MWD http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138781 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138781 Upcoming Legally Blonde Musical http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138780 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138780 Honoring Black History Month As part of its Black History Month Celebration, students at MWD and Davison were treated to an African rhythm tap performance by Feraba. Feraba is an award-winning multicultural and multiethnic performance group that fuses the traditional sounds and movements of West Africa with the only true American dance form, tap. Their mission is to inform, educate and entertain through the universal language of rhythm, promoting the ideal of friendship, tolerance and cultural understanding among people of all nations. The artists also brought connections to curricular studies, such as music, history, geography and cultural awareness, into the presentation. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138776 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138776 Davison Avenue students Bryanna Williams, Jennifer Rojas and Gabriel Largress did outstanding work on their Native American research projects. Each student spent time with their families creating accurate longhouses using as many natural materials they could find including sticks, tree bark and leaves. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138779 Mon, 27 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138779 Legally Blonde Ticket Flier http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138778 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138778 Superintendent Named 2017 Education Partner Superintendent of Schools Dr. James H. Hunderfund is among 14 honorees to be named a 2017 Nassau BOCES Education Partner award recipient. The honor is bestowed annually to individuals and organizations who have made a substantial impact on public education in Nassau County. With nearly 50 years of experience as an educator, Dr. Hunderfund has spent more than 40 of those years in a leadership role. Before taking the helm in Malverne, he held successful tenure as superintendent of the Babylon and Commack school districts. During his superintendency in Malverne, the high school was named a New York State Rewards School for the first time in history, made the National Achievement Honor Roll for Advanced Placement, was the only school in Nassau County to earn the National Policy Center’s Gold Award as a School of Opportunity, and has been ranked among The Washington Post’s Best High Schools in the U.S. for the past five years. The district’s Howard T. Herber Middle School was named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and Davison Avenue Intermediate School was recognized by the State of New York for Best Instructional Practices. Dr. Hunderfund’s leadership model is a collaborative one, making the entire Malverne community partners in the educational system. As superintendent, he expanded services to the region through an extensive volunteer program involving students, parents and residents and developed a number of committees bringing community groups and the schools together. In recent years, Dr. Hunderfund has earned the Suffolk County Superintendents President Award and the SCOPE Award for Outstanding Educational Leadership. He has served as president of the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association, is a member of the SCOPE Board of Directors, and serves the Middle States Association as assistant chairperson of the school evaluation committee and as a progress report evaluator. “Dr. James Hunderfund’s commitment to education on Long Island has made a positive impact on thousands of students throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties,” wrote his award nominator. “He has shown unwavering support of high-quality and challenging educational experiences for all. Dr. Hunderfund has demonstrated that he is truly an education partner in every sense of the word.” Nassau BOCES created the Education Partner Awards to pay tribute to those who share its commitment to enable students of all ages and abilities to achieve their maximum potential. Dr. Hunderfund will be honored at the 11th Annual Education Partner Awards Gala on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. The gala is sponsored by the Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation, an independent, community-based organization devoted to enhancing educational opportunities for students who take part in Nassau BOCES schools, services or programs. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138777 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138777 State Qualifier Congratulations to Maurice Teachey Jr. who qualified for the NYSPHSAA Championship scheduled for March 4 at the Ocean Breeze facility on Staten Island. Great job by him and the winter track coaching staff. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138775 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138775 Power of One Third- through fifth-graders at Davison Avenue attended a special performance of The Power of One. The presentation featured a duo of performers who discussed cyberbullying, verbal bullying and physical bullying and the seriousness and repercussions for these actions in a fun and interactive workshop. “It’s not about getting the bully in trouble, but about helping your friend,” the pair stressed to students. They also reinforced that every action one takes can have a good or bad reaction, and to be mindful of the consequences. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138774 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138774 Winter 2017 Newsletter – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138773 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138773 Hands and Hearts In effort to enhance the drug awareness education program at HTH members of the SADD Club attended the Hands and Hearts against Heroin Addiction event. Held at the Nassau County Executive Offices on Monday, Feb. 13 the evening included resource tables, a short program, lighting of candles placed in the shape of a heart and a rendition of Amazing Grace. Students wore red, not only to the event itself, but throughout the day on Monday at school to show their support in the fight against opiate addition. Earth Science teacher and SADD club advisor Karina Blackstone planned the informative trip for students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138772 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138772 Sports Highlights Congratulations to the Boys JV Basketball Team on their Undefeated Season. The Team went 19-0 and it’s the first time in school history that a JV Boys Basketball team went Undefeated. Great job by Coach Hammond and the entire team. Congratulations also to Bryan Castro on being an All-County Bowler and competing this weekend in the county championships. Bryan broke multiple school records this season and had one of the best seasons in school history. Many seniors played played in their final games of the season recently and were honored at the conclusion of those games: Girls Varsity Basketball said goodbye to its two seniors Keyeria Dawson and Quiara Cyrus; Varsity Cheerleaders said goodbye to Corine Gauthier, Tyra Lavell, Hadassa Thevenot and Brittnee Johnson; and Varsity Basketball said goodbye to seniors Chidozie Alozie, Brandon Bannister, Dante Hilton, Kian Kimanyen and Joshua Rivers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138770 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138770 Basketball Playoff Schedule Nassau County Semi-Finals: Saturday February 18th – Girls Basketball at Old Westbury College at 2:30pm against Oyster Bay High School Sunday February 19th – Boys Basketball at Hofstra University at 3pm against Carle Place High School Nassau County Finals: Thursday February 23rd – Girls Basketball at Old Westbury College at 12pm Thursday February 23rd – Boys Basketball at Old Westbury College at 2:30pm http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138771 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138771 Reporting on Books Students in Stella Crawford’s fourth-grade class at Davison Avenue wrote book reports on a chapter book of their choice. Each student read a chapter book and then completed a graphic organizer report with a cover sheet for submission. A graphic organizer is a visual display that allows a student to demonstrate relationships between facts, concepts or ideas in a visual map. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138767 Mon, 13 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138767 Ebony Hudson is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School She is always attentive and prepared for class and is a real team player. Ebony is the first to have her hand raised and always has her homework assignments completed. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138769 Mon, 13 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138769 All Schools - 2hr. Delay, Friday Feb. 10 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138768 Thu, 09 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138768 Due to the impending snowstorm, all schools will be CLOSED Thursday, Feb. 9. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138766 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMT false138766 Mapping a Winner Members of Davison Avenue Intermediate School's Social Studies Club recently participated in the National Geographic Bee. Under the direction of advisor Barbara Kimball, students competed in the bee which is a nationwide geography competition of U.S. schools designed to encourage the teaching and studying of geography. Students received ribbons and certificates for their participation. John Karam, who won the club bee, went online to complete the qualifying exam for the state bee. The school has not yet been notified of his status. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138765 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138765 Lunar New Year To introduce the Lunar New Year, Kathleen Smyth’s class at Maurice W. Downing Primary School read several stories related to the unit of study. The students created crafts such as paper lanterns and dragons and practiced picking up objects with chop sticks. To end the lesson, students marched the hallways chanting Gung Hay fat choy (Happy New Year) while being led by a gigantic dragon. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138764 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138764 David Atiencia is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He is being featured for his exemplary work and participation in his Earth Science class. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138763 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138763 Cheering Success Congratulations to the Varsity Cheerleading team on placing first in the Lynbrook Competition on Saturday. Great job by all. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138761 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138761 PTA Family Bingo Night http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138762 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138762 Inauguration Assembly Davison Avenue honored Inauguration Day on Friday, Jan. 20. The entire school gathered in the gymnasium to watch the swearing in of the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. As part of the program, which supported their learning of the constitution and democracy, students recited the pledge, sang the National Anthem, watched video highlights from past swearing ins, and even to an oath themselves, promising to be positive, help others and be the best person they could be. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138760 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT false138760 Highlights from MLK Celebration http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139071 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 20:00:00 GMT false139071 Teaching to Lead A team of teachers and administrators from the district attended the Teach to Lead conference at the Tilles Center on Jan. 12. Teach to Lead is an initiative jointly convened by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the U.S. Department of Education. The program’s mission is to advance student outcomes by expanding opportunities for teacher leadership, which is achieved by providing resources, facilitating stakeholder consultation, and encouraging professional collaborations to develop and amplify the work of teacher leaders. Fifth-grade teacher Marguerite Izzo was one of the presenters and "critical friends" of the event. Others who attended from Malverne included Rachel Gross, Marie Dalton, Katie Smythe, Marguerite Robles and Assistant Superintendent Steven Gilhuley. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139069 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT false139069 Chase Sattali is a fourth-grade student and Daniella Sattali is a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. These siblings collected more than 1,000 pieces of candy and toiletries to ship as gift ackages for U.S.A. service members overseas. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139070 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT false139070 Hearing from Harvard Approximately thirty students from Malverne High School attended a special meeting with current Harvard College student and Elmont Memorial High School’s Class of 2016 valedictorian Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna. The visit served to inform and inspire the group of tenth- and eleventh-grade students who may be considering an application to the prestigious university. Augusta handed out pamphlets and spoke about many aspects of college life and search, including how and why she chose Harvard, freshman life, extracurricular opportunities, housing, and academics. In addition to explaining all of the opportunities at Harvard, she answered specific and general college-life questions from the Malverne students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139068 Fri, 13 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT false139068 Standards Spotlight http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139067 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT false139067 Saturday Pre-K Program The district is announcing a Saturday morning program for preschool children with a focus on language improvement, cognitive growth and social development. Instructed by certified elementary teachers, children who were 3 or 4 years of age by Dec. 1, 2016 and who are toilet trained are eligible to participate in the program. The program is free for interested Malverne School District residents and will be held at the Maurice W. Downing Primary School (55 Lindner Place, Malverne) from 9-11 a.m. on the following seven Saturdays: Feb. 4, 11; March 4, 11, 18, 25; and April 1.. Registration for the program will take place in the main lobby of the Maurice W. Downing Primary School on Saturday, Jan. 21 and Saturday, Jan. 28 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; and on Monday, Jan. 30 and Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 3:15-5:15 p.m. In order to register, you must bring the following documents: driver’s license, mortgage papers/deed (lease agreement with notarized affidavit, if you rent), current utility bill, school tax receipt, updated immunization papers and the child’s original birth certificate. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139066 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT false139066 Upcoming MLK Celebration http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139065 Thu, 05 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT false139065 Aimee Jedynak is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She has been performing exceptionally well in Earth Science and is a well-rounded student. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139064 Wed, 04 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT false139064 Happy New Year! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139063 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 10:00:00 GMT false139063 All-Eastern Honors Musicians Congratulations to Malverne High School’s Kayla Mascall and Christina Sangeniti, who have been accepted into the 2017 National Association for Music Education’s All-Eastern Honor Choir. Their acceptance was based on their perfect score of 100 at the NYSSMA All-State Festival last Spring, in addition to their state ranking which is done by the NYSSMA judges.The pair will represent Malverne’s music department and perform in Atlantic City as part of this prestigious ensemble in April. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139062 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139062 Outstanding Phys Ed Students Congratulations to Christina Sangeniti and Kian Kimanyen for being named the Outstanding Physical Education Students of the year at the Nassau Zone Dinner held at the Crest Hallow County Club. Sponsored by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, this award recognizes one male and one female Nassau County high school senior from each school district who exemplify outstanding scholastic ability, physical education performance and leadership qualities. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139058 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139058 STEM Newsletter - Dec. 23 Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139055 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139055 Upcoming MLK Ceremony http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139061 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139061 Melanie Clement is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School She is an exceptional student who is always polite and cooperative. Melanie is kind to all of her classmates and always goes out of her way to help others. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139060 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139060 Board Recognition At the Dec. 13 Board of Education meeting, district administrators and Board members honored many worthy students and staff members for their recent achievements. Included in the evening’s honorees were: Tenured Staff – Chris Brescia; NAfME All-Eastern Honor Choir students; Fall Scholar Athlete Teams – Volleyball, Soccer and Tennis; Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year; and athletes who were named All-County, All-Division, All-Conference, and All-Classification honorees for their work during the fall season. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139059 Wed, 14 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139059 Wild About Nature To supplement their unit on wildlife, third-grade students at Davison Avenue attended a special presentation from the Wildlife Hospital and Education Center. A volunteer from the organization brought about a dozen creatures, including snakes, turtles and even an opossum, for students to view up close while learning important facts about each one. All of the animals were native to New York state and were not typical creatures for students to encounter so closely. The program was brought to the school thanks to a grant from the Malverne Education and Fitness Foundation. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139057 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139057 Malverne District, Administrators Awarded a Third Favorable Verdict View the recent article in Newsdayhttp://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/malverne-schools-jury-finds-no-discrimination-against-educator-1.12748999. Subscription is required The Malverne Union Free School District, Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund and retired Malverne High School Principal Mr. James Brown received a unanimous verdict in their favor by a federal jury in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Central Islip on Dec. 8. The jury rendered a complete verdict for defendants in the case brought against them by plaintiff Betsy Benedith. Ms. Benedith sued the district, the superintendent and the retired high school principal claiming discrimination against her on the basis of her race and the creation of a racially hostile work environment. The jury was asked to determine whether the School District and its administrators’ actions violated plaintiff’s constitutional rights. The jury unanimously found the defendants did not terminate her employment on the basis of her race. The jury also unanimously found Ms. Benedith was not subjected to a racially hostile work environment. Ms. Benedith’s case is the last of three cases originally brought in one action by Betsy Benedith, Kenneth Smith and Sherwyn Besson. Benedith and Besson are former employees of Malverne, while Smith is currently a math teacher at the middle school. On Aug. 15, 2014, the Honorable Arthur D. Spatt severed the three cases and dismissed several of the claims. On Dec. 9, 2015, following a trial, a jury unanimously found in favor of the School District, Superintendent Hunderfund and Assistant Superintendent Rose Linda Ricca on Mr. Smith’s claims of discrimination. On March 16, 2016, following a trial, a jury unanimously found in favor of the School District, Superintendent Hunderfund and Principal Vincent Romano on Mr. Besson’s claims of discrimination and retaliation. The Benedith case was tried in three days before United States District Judge Joan M. Azrack. Joshua S. Moskovitz, Esq. and Lance A. Clarke, Esq. of New York City represented Ms. Benedith. Malverne and its administrators were represented by Melissa L. Holtzer and Susan H. Odessky of Sokoloff Stern, LLP of Carle Place, New York. Dr. Hunderfund stated, “On behalf of the Malverne Board of Education and the entire school-community, we are gratified that we can now continue to move forward, together, for the benefit of all children in our care. These unanimous court decisions provide a testament to the integrity and fairness of the Malverne School District” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139056 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139056 Volleyball Honors Congratulations to Alexis Lake and Olivia Quaranto on their volleyball awards from the Nassau County Coaches Association. Alexis was named All-Classification and Olivia was named All-Conference. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139054 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139054 HTH First Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139052 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139052 HS First Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139053 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139053 Fatima Mancia Perez is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is a hardworking, energetic student who shows her enthusiasm for school both inside and outside of the classroom. Fatima is always polite and willing to help her classmates. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139051 Fri, 02 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139051 Education On Ice Mrs. Piccola and Ms. Hickey's fourth-grade class from Davison Avenue viewed a practice session with the New York Islanders hockey team. As part of a program titled Future Goals - Hockey Scholar, it provided a once in a lifetime educational experience. Students watched the Islanders practice, heard from experts as they expanded upon science and math concepts covered in Hockey Scholar, and learned more about off-the-ice career opportunities they could pursue. The outing provided students with a fun-filled day of STEM-related education. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139050 Wed, 30 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139050 Professional Broadcasting Every morning, students at HTH broadcast the traditional morning announcements live. New this year, members of the school’s Morning Announcement Club feature five daily news anchors who are live on camera and three members of the behind-the-scenes tech crew. Under the guidance of advisor Christine Comer and Director of Technology Craig Vella, the students meet each day to review that morning’s announcements, weather, stories and interviews and set up for the live broadcast. Students are using professional equipment and gaining valuable skills for the future. To view the HTH morning announcements, visit www.malverneschoolslive.com at 8:45 a.m. every school day. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139049 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139049 Mya Amayais a senior at Malverne High School. She is very dedicated to her studies, sports and music activities. Mya is taking a full schedule of rigorous courses and is a key member of the Girls Varsity Soccer Team and is a Drum Major for the Pride of Malverne Marching Band. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139048 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139048 November Bond Info http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138944 Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138944 Celebrating with STREAM To promote its growing science, technology, research, engineering, arts and mathematics (STREAM) programs, the district held its first K-12 Family Academy STREAM Night on Nov. 9 at Malverne High School. The evening began with the district’s youngest receiving a tour of the high school STREAM facilities and the singing of a Periodic Table Song. From there, families and guests were able to rotate through rooms, which featured many hands-on activities, demonstrations and exhibitions from our students. More than 400 students and guardians attended the event, which was engaging and fun for those of all ages. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138975 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138975 Thank You, Veterans! In honor of Veterans Day, Davison Avenue hosted local veterans to honor them for their service to our country. Following classroom visits, the veterans joined Davison students in a brief ceremony featuring third-graders singing a medley of traditional and patriotic songs. Principal Ed Tallon was presented with a proclomation from the town for Davison’s continued commitment to the community and for recognizing the local veterans each year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138974 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138974 Votes Are In Third- through fifth-graders at Davison Avenue spent the week learning all about voting and this year’s presidential candidates. Following activities where they learned of the history of voting, how the electoral college worked, and the professional experience behind each of the candidates, students held their very own mock election. All students had to follow the standard format of registering to vote, lining up to check-in at the voting location, and then casting their secret ballot. Votes were cast using an app on the iPad and all students received an “I Voted” sticker at the end of the exercise. The lesson served to reinforce the importance of our right to vote, as well as allow students to take part in this year’s election. Keep an eye on Davison’s Twitter account on Tuesday, Nov. 8 to see the results of the mock election. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138972 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138972 Rayshard Cerisier is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He is a positive role model who can always be counted on by his teacher and peers. Rayhsard frequently goes out of his way to help other students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138973 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138973 Fall Newsletter - Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138971 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138971 Upcoming STREAM Night http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138970 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138970 Leaders Interview Superintendent A select group of fifth-graders at Davison Avenue are chosen each year to head up the school’s Special Forces. These school leaders organize a host of community service and civic activities, including Red Ribbon Week. Most recently, the group invited Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund to ask various questions on his career and how he became a superintendent. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138968 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138968 Voter Information Please find a copy of the absentee ballot application attached for the use of voters who wish to receive an absentee ballot. Please note: all absentee ballots applications must be received 7 days before the day of the election/vote. ( this procedure is done for an absentee ballot to be mailed to the voter in a timely manner prior to the vote). By school Law - to register to vote the a person would have to come to voter registration on Thursday November 10th between the hours of 9:30am – 1:30pm at the administration building conference room to register between those approved hours . ID is normally required to register. If you have any questions/concerns you can call or email Lisa Ridley, the district clerk, between the hours of 9:30am to 1:30pm Monday to Friday. Absentee Ballot Application http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138969 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138969 Halloween Festivities http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138967 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138967 Family STREAM Night http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138966 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138966 AP Registration AP Registration Register By Clicking Hereor By Scanning this QR Code! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138965 Fri, 28 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138965 Eduardo Rodriguez is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He is a superstar both in the classroom and on the soccer field. Eduardo gives maximum effort in all of his classes and holds a 100% homework record! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138964 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138964 College Readiness In honor of PSAT day on Oct. 19, students in grades 9-11 participated in college-based activities. While eighth- through eleventh-graders took the PSAT, twelfth-graders went on a college visit to Adelphi University in Garden City. Upon arrival back at the school, seniors attended an assembly with an admissions counselor from Molloy College. The purpose of the day was to celebrate the college planning process, allow students to explore their options, and prepare students for their future endeavors. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138963 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138963 New Information on Special Bond http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138959 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138959 Upcoming Cyberbullying Workshop http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138962 Mon, 17 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138962 Maurice Teachey Jr. is a senior at Malverne High School. He is a scholar-athlete and is a hard worker who is deeply committed to his academics and sports teams. Maurice is a consistent member of the honor roll and captain of the football and track team. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138961 Fri, 14 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138961 NY Jet Visit The Varsity and Junior Varsity Football teams were visited by former professional football player Stephen Bowen from the New York Jets. A Long Island native, he shared the importance of good decision-making skills, what it takes to get to the NFL, and his journey to the sport. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138960 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138960 Upcoming 5K Run for Education The MEFF is hosting the 12th annual Malverne 5K on October 16th. The M5K run, starts at 9 am and is preceded by a fun run (300 meters) for kids of age 10 and under. The start of the kids run is at the intersection of Wicks Ln and N. Cambridge St. Kids (and their parents) run on Wicks Ln towards H.T. Herber middle school. Kids should be at the start promptly at 8:30 am. Find more information and register at MalverneRun.org http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138958 Thu, 06 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138958 Danielle Johnson is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. As a hard-working and responsible student, she has made a beautiful transition to Davison. Danielle is always willing to help her teacher and her classmates. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138957 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138957 Coding Takes Flight During computer classes at Davison Avenue, students are learning how to code. Under the guidance of teacher Laura Forsyth, the fourth- and fifth-graders have been engaged in some unique activities that encompass aspects of coding into fun and interactive projects. Most recently, students designed paper airplanes that involved understanding key coding concepts, learning to implement those concepts and relating this learning to actual coding. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138956 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138956 MWD Fourth Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138955 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138955 Can’t Stop the Feeling Prior to the high school’s homecoming festivities, Maurice W. Downing held its annual Student Council Pep Rally and School Spirit Day. Students dressed in spiritwear and gathered, according to Student Council advisor Marguerite Robles “to celebrate who we are, where we are and how excited we are to be here.” The theme for the rally was “Can’t Stop the Feeling” and centered on feelings of kindness, respect and love for each other and our community. During the rally, Student Council members were sworn in and shared their promise to the school and its students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138954 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138954 Homecoming Photo slideshow from Saturday, Sept. 24. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138953 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138953 Celebratory Singing In celebration of Constitution Day, fifth-graders at Davison Avenue celebrated with a Constitution Day Song. Click here for a VIDEO sampling of the historical number. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138949 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138949 Malverne High School 2015-16 4th Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138950 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138950 HTH Fourth Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138951 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138951 Davison Avenue Fourth Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138952 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138952 A Birthday Donation Farah Sadik, a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue, donated her hair to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths charity, which has partnered with the American Cancer Society. This is the third time Farah has donated her hair to the charity, and it was done this year in observance of her 10th birthday. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138948 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138948 All-State Musicians Congratulations to seniors Kayla Mascall and Christina Sangeniti who have been selected to perform in the All-State Music Festival of the 2016 NYSSMA Winter Conference. They were chosen for this honor based on the proficiency they each demonstrated at NYSSMA auditions last May. Kayla will be performing in the Mixed Chorus and Christina in the Women’s Chorus. They are both under the guidance of vocal teacher Ken Zagare. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138945 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138945 Record Number of AP Scholars for MHS It is another record-breaking year for Malverne High School’s Advanced Placement students who excelled on the 2016 AP Exams taken in May. In total, 83 percent of those who took the exam scored a 3 or higher on at least one of their exams – this number is up from 66 percent last year and is 18 percent higher than the NYS average. As a result of these stellar results, 44 past and present seniors will be recognized this fall as AP Scholars. This number includes one National AP Scholar, five AP Scholars with Distinction and eight AP Scholars with Honor. The students will be recognized at the Sept. 13 Board of Education meeting. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139311 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139311 Samantha Murphy is now a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is a very responsible and conscientious student who had an excellent attendance record last year. Samantha is a role model who gives 100% effort in everything that she does. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138946 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138946 College Financial Aid Night http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138947 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138947 Buy a Commemorative Brick http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138943 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138943 Board Recognition As part of the Board Recognition Program, the Board of Education honored three groups for their recent achievements. Honorees included AP Scholars, All-State Musicians, and tenured staff. Congratulations to each of these groups. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138564 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138564 Back to School BBQ Davison Avenue hosted a Welcome Back BBQ for all students and their families. Coordinated by the school’s PTA, the event featured food and games, as well as an opportunity for the Malverne families to come together at the start of a new school year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138562 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138562 Homecoming – Sept. 24 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138563 Mon, 12 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138563 First Day of School Snapshots from around the schools on Sept. 6. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139316 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139316 Staff Success A tradition in Malverne, Superintendent’s Conference Day concluded with celebratory remarks and recognition of teachers and staff members who have achieved notable milestones and accomplishments. Just as the district itself had much to celebrate, these individuals were recognized by administration for going above and beyond. Congratulations to the following individuals who were honored this year: Outstanding Support Staff Member Anthony Simmons – Howard T. Herber Middle School Outstanding Staff Member Debra Pirro – Maurice W. Downing Primary School 30 Years of Service Plaque Doris Sherr Barbara Clifford Pietrina Toti Cinthia Thorp Allen Butler 35 Years of Service Plaque Diana Covington-Vani 40 Years of Service Plaque Forrest Farrell http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139453 Fri, 02 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139453 New Faces of Malverne New teachers in the were welcomed in an orientation at the high school prior to the start of the 2016-17 school year. The purpose of the orientation was to acquaint the new teachers with the expectations and core values of the district, as well as introduce them to the technologies and resources available to them and their students. Congratulations and welcome to the following individuals: Michael Alvarez Chemistry @MHS (Leave Replacement) Martine Laventure Social Worker @ DAV Deris Mangini ENL Teacher @ MHS Karina Blackstone Science Teacher @ HTH Heidi Kenny .75 Speech Teacher @ DAV & HTH Brittany Kloepfer Special Ed.Teacher @ HTH Catina Sementini Elementary Teacher @ DAV Bruce Beck Science Teacher @ MHS Sarah Mikhail Phys. Ed @ MHS/HTH Amanda Loschiavo Psychologist (District-Wide) Andrew Biscardi .4 Special Ed. Teacher/.6 TA @ HTH Richard Mirabito .4 Social Studies Teacher@HTH Courtney Nespola-Galakis .33 Elementary Teacher @ DAV Rachel Amper Teacher Assistant @DAV Nancy Dillon Teacher Assistant @MWD Megan Kelly Teacher Assistant @HTH Kaitlin Fehn Teacher Assistant @DAV Arielle Sandler Teacher Assistant @HTH http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139452 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139452 Malverne Bond Vote Set for Nov. 16 At the Aug. 23 meeting of the Malverne Union Free School District’s Board of Education, the Board approved a proposition to present the community with a bond that would expand facilities to accommodate curriculum needs. The bond proposition will include a small theater, music wing, STEM labs and baseball field upgrades at the high school; bathroom and cafeteria upgrades at the middle school; music and art upgrades and air conditioning in the cafeteria at Davison Avenue; and a multipurpose room extension and ventilation, cafeteria and bathroom upgrades to Maurice W. Downing Primary School. A full list of projected projects, as well as renderings of the music wing and theater expansion at the high school, will be available on the district’s website at www.malverneschools.org. The bond’s projected cost is $19.7 million, of which 52% is reimburseable from the state. “In the past ten years, this Board has really made an effort to prioritize its infrastructure and protect the community’s investment in its schools and students,” said Board of Education President John Tulley. “We need to keep that momentum going and this bond will really take the curriculum we can offer our students to that next level and provide us with the facilities to match their growing potential.” Residents will be asked to vote on the proposed bond on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at the Howard T. Herber Auditorium between the hours of 7am and 9pm. More information on registering to vote, where to vote, and all up-to-date-information on the bond can be found by visiting www.malverneschools.org. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139315 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139315 There's No Place Like Camp Read-A-Lot The fourth season of Camp Read-A-Lot came to a close on Thursday, Aug. 18. In front of parents and special guests, students presented a final Reader's Theatre performance of the "Wizard of Oz" and honored outgoing Assistant Superintendent RoseLinda Ricca. The presentation showcased the culminating projects designed by the campers in our new enrichment component entitled, Camp Challenge! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139314 Thu, 18 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139314 Kareena Sukhnanan was a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is dependable and compassionate and is a positive role model to her peers. Kareena participated in the NYSSMA Solo Festival twice last year on piano and flute and earned a rating of “excellent" for each one. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139313 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139313 Carly Bottitta is an incoming seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is an excellent student and is always willing to help others. Carly is a true role model to her peers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139312 Thu, 04 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139312 Booking It Davison Avenue School has been hosting a Summer Book Club, designed to encourage a love of reading and promote reading growth. Students have been working with teachers to reinforce reading and writing skills, as well as, explore new and exciting books. The purpose of this program is to help students enjoy reading and achieve success throughout the summer. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139310 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139310 Board Appoints New Assistant Principal of HTH and Athletic Director At the July 26 meeting of the Malverne Union Free School District’s Board of Education, the Board appointed James H. Miller as Assistant Principal of Howard T. Herber Middle School, effective August 26, 2016. At that same meeting, Mr. Micheal Pelan, who previously held the position of teacher at HTH and coach, as Chairperson of Physical Education and Health and Athletic Director, effective July 27, 2016. James H. Miller comes to Malverne after 10 years in the classroom at Uniondale High School, where he taught living environment and physics. Besides his classroom duties, he took on a number of administrative roles, which included assisting in school building data analysis and the administration of Regents exams. Mr. Miller also served as the assistant principal of the Summer High School program. He will replace Daniel Nehlsen, who has been promoted to the position of Principal of HTH. “With his successful classroom experience and strong leadership background, Mr. Miller is an excellent addition to the administrative team and the Howard T. Herber family,” said Mr. Nehlsen. Mr. Miller received his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University, his Master’s Degree in Secondary Science Education from Adelphi University, and his Administrative Certificate from The College of Saint Rose. He currently resides in Lynbrook with his wife and three children. A member of the Malverne School District faculty since August 2007, Micheal Pelan has been a physical education teacher at Howard T. Herber Middle School and a three-sport coach at Malverne High School. With his strong background and experience in Athletics and Physical Education, he plans to expand upon the current successes and achievements of these departments as he oversees them. Excited about his transition from teacher to leader, Mr. Pelan said, “It is through athletics and physical education that our students learn the value of teamwork, perseverance and commitment. It is with great honor and enthusiasm that I accept this new leadership role in Malverne.” Mr. Pelan received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Molloy College, his Master’s in Physical Education from Adelphi University, and his Administrative Certificate from The College of Saint Rose. He currently resides in Nesconset with his wife and daughter. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139309 Thu, 28 Jul 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139309 Summer/Graduation Issue of Pride – Now Available http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139308 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139308 Da’Shaun Douglas was a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. He is an excellent swimmer and who has recently moved on to the next level in his swim classes. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139307 Thu, 21 Jul 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139307 Educators of Excellence Steven Gilhuley, current principal of the Howard T. Herber Middle School and soon-to-be assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in the district, has been selected by the New York State English Council as a 2016 Educator of Excellence for Administration. The award recognizes supportive administrators who champion the English Language Arts programs, serve as collaborators with colleagues, are leaders in the classroom and mentors for new teachers to the profession. In his letter from NYSEC, award coordinators Sarah Taveniere and Chereith Vincent praised Mr. Gilhuley’s work. “You have implemented best practices that you know to be true, and challenged your students to become skillful readers and writers. Your work has shown a dedication to your own learning and to your profession that inspires your students and your colleagues,” they wrote. Mr. Gilhuley has also been named the 2006 Phi Delta Kappa, Hofstra University Chapter, Educator of the Year and received the 2011 School Administrator Leadership Award by the Academy for Character Education at The Sage Colleges. In addition to Mr. Gilhuley, high school teacher Anastasia Caputo will also be receiving the New York State English Council’s Educator of Excellence Award for teaching. With an infectious enthusiasm for English, Ms. Caputo continually engages and inspires her students to learn, understand and demonstrate their knowledge. Mr. Gilhuley and Ms. Caputo will be honored with the award at the NYSEC Awards Luncheon on Oct. 21 at the Albany Marriott Conference Hotel. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139306 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139306 Comptroller’s Fund Balance Report – Now Available As you may be aware, the Office of the Comptroller for the State of New York is required to periodically conduct an examination and report for each school district throughout New York State. Malverne School District’s Office of the Comptroller (OSC) audit examined the District’s fund balance for the time period of July 1, 2014-March 1, 2016. The results were just made available on July 8. We are pleased to share their full report with you here. A testament to our strong financial position, auditors determined that administrators “effectively managed the district’s fund balance.” Combined with the district’s exemplary OSC Fiscal Stress Test score, bond ratings and other stellar audit results, these extensive examinations have resulted in no findings of any operational improprieties, fraud, waste or abuse. In an effort to further enhance the District’s use of fund balance, the report did offer three recommendations for Board of Education and administration consideration. Each of the recommendations are being taken under advisement for implementation during the 2016-17 school year. Click here to view the report http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139305 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 20:00:00 GMT false139305 BOE Extends Superintendent’s Contract At the July 5th meeting of the Board of Education, the Board unanimously voted to extend the contract of Superintendent of Schools James Hunderfund, Ed.D. through June 30, 2020. Beginning his tenth year as Malverne’s School Superintendent, Dr. Hunderfund’s vision and leadership have been a driving force for educational improvement. Recent notable academic achievements include: Malverne High School honored as the sole Schools of Opportunity Gold Award recipient on Long Island; MHS being cited as a “Reward School” for the first time and also being named by The College Board to the National Advanced Placement Honor Roll; being ranked – for four years in a row – as one of the top high schools in the nation on the Washington Post’s “Most Challenging High Schools” list; a computer/STEM initiative in all four schools; 96% Regents Diploma graduation rate; and a record-breaking number of AP Scholars, All-State and All-County musicians, performing groups and artists. “We are very happy that Dr. Hunderfund will be here to lead us into the future,” Board President John Tulley said. “His commitment to excellence in all phases of educational endeavor has proven to be a great benefit to our staff, students and community. His experience and expertise have taken our district to record heights. He has given us stability in the district and the administration that we had not had in some time. He has kept everything on an even keel, while moving us in a steady upward direction in the education of our children.” During Dr. Hunderfund’s tenure, the community experienced its first successful passage of a major bond in decades, as well as the reorganization of the educational structure so that all students would be integrated into a common learning experience, K-12. “It is a personal honor to continue our journey together for the next four years,” Dr. Hunderfund said. “Our district has a winning combination of dedicated staff, a supportive community and so many students who strive for educational excellence.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139304 Thu, 07 Jul 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139304 Alanna Jacelon was an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is dedicated to her school work and always gives 110%. Alanna is a member of the volleyball team, band, and the college and career readiness club. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139303 Thu, 07 Jul 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139303 Congratulations Class of 2016 Congratulations Class of 2016! Top 20 Graduation Jump http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139300 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 21:00:00 GMT false139300 Congratulations Eighth-Graders Members of the eighth-grade class at Howard T. Herber Middle School participated in their Moving Up Ceremony on June 22. Congratulations to all of the students who will now be moving across the street to join Malverne High School. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139302 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139302 Dictionary Donations Third-grade students at Davison Avenue Intermediate received a special gift from the Malverne Rotary. In an effort to enhance students’ summer reading skills, the Rotary donated dictionaries to each of the students. President Kathi Monroe visited the school to distribute the gift, as well as a sheet with a fun “word scavenger hunt” to all of the classrooms. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139299 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139299 Madeleine O’Gara is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. She is active in kickline and softball and is an honor roll student. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139301 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139301 Writing to Marines Fourth-graders in Mrs. Piccola and Mrs. Hickey’s fourth-grade class at Davison Avenue wrote letters to U.S. service personnel. Earlier in the year, the class adopted a U.S. Marine Battalion from Camp Pendelton in California and this was their final letter as their fourth-grade school year comes to an end. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139298 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139298 Showcasing Talent Third- through fifth-grade students from Davison Avenue recently showcased their individual talents. Thirty students participated in the school’s annual Talent Show and highlighted vocal, dancing and performance art skills. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139296 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139296 Updated Information – Water Test Results for the Malverne Public Schools As an update to our previous letter posted last week, the district received results from the second round of testing. This round of testing indicated an elevated level in one of our drinking fountains that had not initially been classified as having elevated levels. The district immediately took the drinking fountain offline and is awaiting results from a third test. Once again, while we know that this information may cause some concern, we are taking the necessary steps to address the situation and confirm the safety of water throughout the district. Please check our website for any additional updates on this matter. For more information about lead levels and drinking water, visit the EPA’s website at https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-09/documents/toolkit_leadschools_guide_3ts_leadschools.pdf. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139289 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139289 Honorees at BOE Mtg. Superintendent Dr. James Hunderfund and the Board of Education honored many students and staff members at the June 14 meeting. Recognition included: Relay for Life volunteers and biggest fund raisers; a Flag Day Contest winner from MWD; the eighth-grade valedictorian and salutatorian; students who placed at the Nassau County Science Competition and Long Island Science and Engineering Fair; New York State Reward School recognition for MHS; Al Kalfus Math Fair winners from MHS; Spring Season Scholar-Athlete Teams – Girls Varsity Lacrosse, Girls Varsity Softball and Boys Varsity Tennis; tenure recognition of staff; and the presentation of mini-grants from the Malverne Educational and Fitness Foundation. Congratulations to all! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139297 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139297 Social Media Safety Fifth- through eighth-graders attended an informational session with Police Officer Galvin from the Nassau County Police Department, who spoke on the importance of Internet safety. She covered topics such as the law with online bullying and sexting, as well as tips for how to manage and remain safe while using social media as a teenager. Her presentation included first-hand accounts of legal incidents on Long Island, as well as a video presentation. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139295 Mon, 13 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139295 Gas Safety Fifth-graders at Davison Avenue received a safety presentation on natural gas from National Grid. Company representatives together with a firefighter for the Mastic Fire Department explained what natural gas is and the reasons for being safe when natural gas is in their neighborhood. Students also received a brief outdoor demonstration and an information booklet to bring home and share with their families. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139293 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139293 Zhixi (Jenny) Lin is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She has made immense progress since coming to Malverne in October and is excelling in all of her classes. Jenny’s dedication to her school work is apparent every single day she comes to school. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139294 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139294 Photographic Winners Malverne High School has two winners in the 36th Annual Juried Photography Competition, High Five category. Sophomore Brianna Williams took First Place and $75 for her touching photo: “A Baby and a Bubble” and junior Stephanie Ridley won Honorable Mention and a $25 Gift Certificate for her mysterious photo “ Man In The Woods.” All LIAC winning photos will be exhibited at the Freeport Memorial Library from June 2-28th Malverne also had two winners in the Photography Federation of Long Island/PSA Youth Photo Contest this year. Roma Persaud took Third Place in the People/Animals category for a photo of her snowy pal, entitled “Ice” and Jaire Guzman entered his photo “ Before the Game” and was selected by the National PSA to be included in their Journal. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139291 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139291 Mathematical Perfection Continental Math is a national competition in which third- through fifth-graders from Davison Avenue participated. With three meets per year, the students have to use intensive problem solving skills to answer six total questions per 30-minute meet. Pictured are the third-grade winners (L-R) Tyler Barbot (2nd place), Owen Brennan (1st place) and Lorenzo Maione (2nd place). They compete under the direction of math teacher, Barbara Allaire. The fifth-grade team also did well in the national competitions, with a national winner who scored a perfect 6 out of 6 in five of the meets. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139292 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139292 Field Day Fun Students were all smiles at Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s annual field day featuring a variety of fun-filled stations. Receiving loud rounds of applause and cheers from the event’s onlookers, the students enjoyed competing in outdoor game activities, including potato sack races, bucket races and a tug-of-war. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139290 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139290 Red Nose Fundraising Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s Student Council celebrated Red Nose Day on Thursday, May 26. An event to raise awareness to help impoverished children, students were encouraged to wear red, wear a red nose and send in a small donation to the cause. All proceeds were donated to the Red Nose Day Fund. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139287 Tue, 31 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139287 Malverne High School 2015-16 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139288 Tue, 31 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139288 Summer Basketball Clinic http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139286 Fri, 27 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139286 Leadership Workshop On Tuesday May 24, eight HTH students along with Ms. Henderson, Mr. Rosen, and Mr. Gilhuley attended a Middle School Student Leadership Institute at Molloy College Suffolk Center. The program entitled “It’s Your Life: Dare To Dream Big Dreams” included a presentation by actress April Hernandez Castillo and nationally known motivational speaker and CEO/Founder of Coolspeak, Carlos Ojeda Jr. In addition to the presentations, the students each attended two of the following workshops; ”Power of Youth: The Power of Who You Know”-“Define Your Passion”- “Give Respect, Get Respect”- “Getting Into Character: Having Fun With the Persona Poem”- “Demand More From The Man Within” and “Three Steps to Success.” The main focus of the institute was to inspire and help motivate students to achieve their fullest potential, to achieve the goals they never believed were possible, and to show them that every dream can be realized. It also stressed that their reality is not their destiny and that their voice gives them the power to make positive individual and societal changes. Upon returning to school, the students discussed what they had found most important, what they would like to do with the information they learned, and whether the program had changed them in any way! As a group, they all felt truly inspired and better able to make their dreams a reality. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139285 Fri, 27 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139285 Cultural Dance MWD and Davison Avenue were both visited by the all-ability African dance troupe Sidiki Conde. The interactive performance featured a dynamic program that celebrates the traditional culture of Guinea and expresses the importance of overcoming any obstacles. It served to reinforce cultural awareness, as well as introduce vocabulary and traditional percussion instruments of the area. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139284 Thu, 26 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139284 Letter from the Superintendent of Schools on Water Testing Dear Parents and Community Residents, As you may be aware from recent news reports, there has been broad regional and national concern regarding institutional water quality, which has prompted us to test the water in all of our school district buildings. As a precaution and out of abundance of care for our students and staff, our district took the proactive step of testing the water sources in each of our school buildings for lead concentrations. This is not a public water supply issue, as all public water supplies are subject to regular water quality testing. The district contracted with JC Broderick and Associates, who collected multiple samples from various locations in each building (for example, drinking fountains, kitchen sinks, etc.). The samples were then tested through a certified lab that follows protocols set by the Environmental Protection Agency. The initial round of testing revealed elevated levels of lead in a few water samples districtwide; however, none of the elevated samples were found in our drinking fountains. Upon our receipt of these results, the affected sources were shut down until repairs could be made to the plumbing. We consulted with our architects, who informed us that we needed to make necessary repairs to the plumbing. The district completed the plumbing upgrades and is now awaiting the results from the second round of testing. While we know that this information may cause some concern, we are taking the necessary steps to address the situation and confirm the safety of water throughout the district. There is nothing that we take more seriously than the well-being of our students and staff. We will continue to update the community as additional testing is conducted and work is completed. For more information about lead levels and drinking water, visit the EPA’s website at https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-09/documents/toolkit_leadschools_guide_3ts_leadschools.pdf Sincerely, Dr. James Hunderfund Superintendent of Schools http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139282 Wed, 25 May 2016 15:00:00 GMT false139282 DA Third Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139283 Wed, 25 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139283 HTH Third Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139279 Tue, 24 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139279 MWD Third Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139280 Tue, 24 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139280 Award-Winning Musical Talent Seventy-eight students from Howard T. Herber Middle School participated in the Music in the Parks festival. Under the instruction of teachers Deanna Vitola, Rachel Trevor and Alyssa Rizzuto Malverne students placed first in several competitions. The Class Six Rhythmix placed first in the Middle School Treble Choir category, received an Excellent rating, and were named the Best Overall Middle School/Junior High Choir in the festival that day. Select Choir won first-place in the Junior High Mixed Chorus category, also garnering a rating of Excellent from the judges. The HTH Jazz Ensemble won first place in the Middle School Jazz Ensemble, also with an Excellent rating and won Best Overall Middle School/Junior High Jazz Ensemble of the day. Student Halle Akaeze also won for Best Middle School/Junior High Jazz Soloist. Congratulations to all of the students who participated and represented the Malverne schools and community so well. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139281 Tue, 24 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139281 Career Day Davison Avenue Intermediate School recently held its annual Career Day. Hosted by social worker Eileen Duffy Traslaviña and the fifth-grade Special Forces, this year’s event featured a panel of five Malverne graduates. The graduates answered questions from members of the Special Forces, such as what training and education was required for each job and what it was like when they went to Malverne. The panel included (pictured, L-R): Dr. Michele Reed – Physician; Dr. Lachonne Anderson – Physician; Casey Simo – Elementary School Teacher; Mehmet Aygoren – Music Licensing/Data Management at YouTube/Google; and Jose Mejia – Social Worker. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139274 Thu, 19 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139274 Malverne Assistant Principal Promoted to Principal of HTH Middle School At the May 17 meeting, the Malverne Board of Education appointed Howard T. Herber Assistant Principal Daniel F. Nehlsen to the position of principal at the school, effective Aug. 26, 2016. Mr. Nehlsen will replace Steven Gilhuley, who has been appointed to the position of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Education Services. Mr. Nehlsen has rendered exceptional professional service to the Malverne School District since February 2003, first as a mathematics teacher at Malverne High School, and then as dean of students at the middle school for five years. He has continued to provide leadership as the assistant principal at the middle school for the past three years. In addition to his role as building leader, Mr. Nehlsen served as the district’s director of technology in 2014. Under this title, he helped move the district toward creating 21st-century classrooms through the deployment of a 1:1 iPad initiative, updated wireless networks, advancements in online instructional interventions, and by creating technological alignment across the district’s four schools. With his strong background and experience in school management, instructional leadership and technology, Mr. Nehlsen will continue to improve the growth and development of Howard T. Herber’s quest for excellence in all aspects of student success. Mr. Nehlsen received his Bachelor’s degree in computer science from Stony Brook University, his Master’s degree in mathematics education from LIU Post and his Administrative Certificate from the College of Saint Rose. He resides in Commack with his wife and three children. When speaking of this newest leadership opportunity, Mr. Nehlsen said, “I am excited to take on this new role at Howard T. Herber. I look forward to working with the parents, faculty and staff in order to execute continued growth in the areas of curriculum, character, and college and career readiness.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139276 Wed, 18 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139276 Christian Cowan is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He has made a lot of gains academically, is on the soccer team and in the jazz ensemble, and is participating in Stars on Broadway. Christian strives to do his best every day. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139277 Wed, 18 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139277 Malverne High School Named Reward School Malverne High School has been recognized by the New York State Department of Education as a Reward School for High Progress. Malverne was 1 of 14 schools across New York State to be recognized for this important distinction. There were a total of 220 schools recognized by the State for either High Performance or High Progress. The following criteria had to be met in order to be identified as a Reward School: Be among the top ten percent of schools in terms of gains in ELA and math performance in the 2014-15 school year. Have made Adequate Yearly Progress for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years for all groups of students on all measures for which the school is accountable, including the requirement that 95 percent of all groups participate in the English language arts and mathematics assessments. Not have unacceptably large gaps in student performance on an accountability measure between students who are members of an accountability group (e.g., low-income students) and students who are not members of that group. High schools must have graduation rates above 60 percent to be a high progress school, also the percentage of students in the school who graduate with a Regents diploma with advanced designation must exceed the State average. “This is an award that we can are all be very proud of. Malverne has made significant gains in achievement over the past few years and that progress has been recognized across all groups of students. We are on the front lines of closing the achievement gap and that would not be possible without the collective effort of the entire school community. We are fortunate to have supportive parents, caring, dedicated teachers and staff, a committed administration and Board of Education, and of course the most amazing students.” - Dr. Vincent Romano, Malverne High School Principal http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139278 Tue, 17 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139278 The Budget has Passed 662-261. Proposition 2 Passed 698-207. Jeanne D’Esposito won the Board election. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139275 Tue, 17 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139275 College Visit Members of the College and Career Club at HTH Middle School recently visited Molloy College. Students had the opportunity to meet and work with a professor and his undergraduate students. As part of this experience, students collaborated with the college students on interactive presentations called Tellagami, which were later posted on Twitter. In addition, the club toured the campus and participated in a question and answer session with a Molloy Admissions expert. This trip gave Malverne students a glimpse into college life and reminded them that success is always attainable! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139272 Fri, 13 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139272 Top of 2016 The High School’s Top 20 Academic Leaders were honored with plaques and a video at the district’s May 10 Board of Education meeting. Congratulations to these students who have worked so diligently to earn this honor! View our Top 20 board and video in the Announcements section above. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139273 Wed, 11 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false139273 Top 20 Video http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138561 Wed, 11 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138561 Malverne High School’s Class of 2016 - Top 20 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138559 Mon, 09 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138559 Jennifer Rojas is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School She is an outstanding student who has excelled in all areas of the curriculum. Jennifer is a member of Continental Math and the Davison Avenue Science Club and was named Peacemaker for the month of January. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138560 Mon, 09 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138560 Decision Day Malverne High School’s Class of 2016 Valedictorian Jesse Pace and Salutatorian Ashley Akaeze had many top colleges and universities to choose from for their continued education in the fall. The pair recently made their selections and Jesse will be attending Stonybrook University Honors College and Ashley will be attending Harvard University. Congratulations to both students and their families! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138558 Thu, 05 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138558 Family Sports Night - June 10, 2016 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138557 Wed, 04 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138557 First Place Photo Congratulations to LI Arts Council 36th Annual Juried Photography Show first-place winner Brianna Williams (Baby and Bubble) and Honorable Mention Stephanie Ridley (Man in the Woods). These and approximately 2000 pieces of our students’ artwork (K-12) will be on display at our annual District Art Exhibit on 5/17 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138556 Tue, 03 May 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138556 Dolapo Olaniyan is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. She loves to dance and she earns good grades in school. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138555 Thu, 28 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138555 Top Fundraiser Molly Matthaei, a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue, was a top fundraiser in the district’s 2015 Relay for Life fundraiser. This year, Molly is well on her way to achieving the same goal, having raised more than $2,100 to date. She secures donations by standing outside grocery stores on the weekends with her dad and speaking at church masses. Her efforts also include a $1,000 donation from the Michelle O’Neil Foundation for her cause this year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138554 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138554 Malverne Principal Promoted to Assistant Superintendent At the April 19 Board Meeting, the Malverne Board of Education appointed Mr. Steven Gilhuley, Howard T. Herber Middle School Principal, to the position of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Educational Services, effective Aug. 26, 2016. Mr. Gilhuley will replace Ms. Rose Linda Ricca, who will be retiring after 29 years of exemplary service to the Malverne School District. Mr. Gilhuley has been the principal of Howard T. Herber Middle School for the past nine years, prior to which he was assistant principal for three years. Under his leadership, the middle school has seen many positive changes including academic improvement and motivational initiatives. Utilizing a collaborative approach, Mr. Gilhuley’s leadership was focused upon a cooperative effort by teachers, parents and school-community to create a culture of high expectations and achievements for all students and staff members. With more than 20 years of education experience, Mr. Gilhuley has developed several initiatives, such as Project Dream and the SAT program, which have been instrumental in the improvement of student achievement as well as students’ personal goals and aspirations. Today, Howard T. Herber Middle School students achieve honor roll in record numbers and enthusiastically volunteer for an unprecedented number of community service activities. In addition, the majority attain several high school Regents credits while in Middle School. Over the years, Mr. Gilhuley has been honored with many prestigious awards, including being named the 2006 Phi Delta Kappa, Hofstra University Chapter, Educator of the Year. He was named Educator of the Week by WLNY-TV in 2007, which was the same year that Howard T. Herber Middle School received Blue Ribbon recognition. Most recently, Mr. Gilhuley was awarded the 2011 School Administrator Leadership Award by the Academy for Character Education at The Sage Colleges. Mr. Gilhuley received his Bachelor’s Degree in industrial relations from the University of North Carolina, his Master’s Degree in special education from LIU Post, and his Administrative Degree at the College of New Rochelle. He currently resides in Hicksville with his wife and three children. “I’m honored to be promoted to this critical leadership position,” Mr. Gilhuley said. “My long-term dedication to the students in this district and school-community is unwavering. I’m excited to join the Central Office Leadership Team and contribute to the future success of our school district.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138553 Thu, 21 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138553 Eschool Parent Portal - How To Click Here for Eschool Parent Portal Tutorial http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138552 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138552 Ranked by The Washington Post Malverne High School has once again been ranked as one of America's Most Challenging High Schools! Each year, The Washington Post conducts the America's Most Challenging High Schools competition. The challenge ranks schools through an index formula utilizing the number of Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate tests given at a school each year, divided by the number of seniors who graduated that year. In order to be ranked, schools must have a ratio of 1.0. This year our index is 2.11 a notable increase from our 1.26 index in 2013. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138551 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138551 Ronaldo Atiencia is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He is an exemplary student and a positive role model for his peers. Ronaldo always volunteers to help others, is self-motivated, and has a great attitude. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138550 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138550 Board Recognition As part of the April 12 Board of Education meeting, several students and one guidance counselor were recognized for recent awards. Included in the recognition was Krystal Ebron with a winning pin design, first- and third-place winners at a recent film festival and guidance counselor Donna Bailey recognized by the NAACP as a Key Woman of America. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138549 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138549 Liam Howe is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. He is an excellent student and hard worker. Outside of school he participates in Taekwondo. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138548 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138548 Ivy League Acceptances Congratulations to Class of 2016 Salutatorian Ashley Akaeze for being accepted to the following colleges: Princeton, New York University’s Honors Program, Harvard, Brown, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia, Stanford, Amherst College, Macaulay Honors College, CUNY Brooklyn, Baruch and the City College of New York. Although undecided on where she will ultimately be going in the fall, Ashley is honored to have so many from which to choose. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138547 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138547 First Place Film Congratulations to junior James Phillips whose two films placed first in the Locust Valley High School’s 12th annual Film Festival. He placed for his PSA video, as well as a music video he directed and filmed. Junior Tejon Wright, who acted in one of James’ winning films, also placed first in the acting category. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138545 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138545 Save the Date! Relay for Life May 20, 2016 6-10PM The Malverne Community will be hosting its 6th annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life this May! The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing, intergenerational event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings. Please join with your families, friends, and neighbors as Malverne helps the American Cancer Society FINISH THE FIGHT against cancer! Join us on Friday May 20, 2016 from 6pm-10pm at the Malverne High School Track! Relay For Life is a community event that celebrates the lives of cancer survivors, remembers those we have lost & fights back against this disease! You can sign up for Relay For Life today: www.relayforlife.org/malverneny (registration is COMPLETELY FREE!) Hope to see you there! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138544 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138544 Senior Portrait Schedule April 18, 19, 20 2016. Click on this link for full schedule. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138546 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138546 Best Community for Music Education The Malverne School District has been selected as one of the Best Communities for Music Education in America for 2016 for the third consecutive year. This designation was given to 476 districts nationwide by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation, which helped to put together a survey that was completed by thousands of districts across the country. The districts were measured across curricular and programmatic criteria, as well as through public support of their music programs, and only the top-rated districts were chosen. Participants in the survey answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, course offerings, extra and co-curricular opportunities, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and other relevant factors in their communities’ music education programs. Congratulations to the entire district music staff on this incredible honor. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138543 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138543 The Annual Derrick Adkins Spring Classic 2016 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138541 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138541 March/April 2016 Newsletter http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138542 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138542 Standout Student: Jesse Pace http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138539 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138539 Michael Lawless is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School He is an exceptional student who excels in all academic areas. Michael is a member of Continental Math and the Newspaper Club and he was chosen to be a Peacemaker for the month of December. Michael is always kind and helpful. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138540 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138540 Malverne District, Administrators Awarded a Second Favorable Verdict The Malverne Union Free School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund and Malverne High School Principal Dr. Vincent Romano received a verdict in their favor by a federal jury in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Central Islip on March 16. The jury rendered a complete verdict for defendants in the case brought against them by plaintiff Sherwyn Besson. Mr. Besson sued the district, superintendent, high school principal and assistant high school principal, claiming discrimination against him on the basis of his race by assigning him daily administrative duties while exempting some other teachers and retaliating against him for criticizing Superintendent Hunderfund at an October 2009 Board of Education meeting by reducing his position to part-time during school year 2011/2012. The eight-person jury was asked to determine whether the District and its administrators’ actions violated federal and state anti-discrimination laws and federal laws prohibiting violations of the First Amendment. The jury unanimously found that the defendants did not discriminate against Mr. Besson on the basis of his race when determining his administrative assignments. The jury also unanimously found that Mr. Besson’s 2009 speech was not a motivating factor in the decision to reduce his position to part-time during school year 2011/2012. Mr. Besson’s case is the second of three cases originally brought in one action by Betsy Benedith, Kenneth Smith and Sherwyn Besson, former employees of Malverne. On Aug. 15, 2014, the Honorable Arthur D. Spatt severed the three cases and dismissed several of the claims. On Dec. 9, 2015, following a trial, a jury unanimously found in favor of the District, Superintendent Hunderfund and Assistant Superintendent Rose Linda Ricca on Mr. Smith’s claims of discrimination. The case was tried in three days before United States District Judge Joan M. Azrack. The lawyer who represented Sherwyn Besson was Jonathan A. Tand, Esq. of Garden City, New York. The District and its administrators were represented by Melissa L. Holtzer and Susan H. Odessky of Sokoloff Stern, LLP of Carle Place, New York. “We are gratified that the jury has confirmed what the Board and administration always knew – this was a clear decision based upon seniority, with no other personal factors at play,” said Dr. Hunderfund. The case filed by Betsy Benedith is still pending. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138538 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138538 Halle Akaeze is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is an exceptional student who is talented in all of her subject areas. Halle can “think outside of the box," is unbelievably enthusiastic when it comes to her effort and participation, and has a wonderful relationship with her peers and teachers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138537 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138537 Val & Sal Malverne High School has formally announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2016 and would like to congratulate valedictorian Jesse Pace and salutatorian Ashley Akaeze on the honor. Jesse Pace, former valedictorian of HTH Middle School, is currently vice president of the National Honor Society, captain of the varsity bowling team, and a member of the Pride of Malverne Marching Band, robotics team, musical production (lighting/set crew), Model UN, Mathletes, fusion band, Science Bowl, Coding Club and varsity boys soccer team. He is an AP Scholar with Honor and has received the Coach’s Award and the Captain’s Award for both bowling and soccer, as well as a medal for having the second-highest average in our bowling conference. Jesse is currently taking four AP courses and has accumulated approximately 36 college credits. He plans to major in biochemistry with a minor in business management while on a pre-medical track. Ashley Akaeze is a member of the Book Club, Newspaper Club, Model UN, color guard, Peer Tutoring, musical production and school choir. She is also responsible for starting a creative writing club at the high school and is currently secretary of the National Honor Society. Ashley has been named an AP Scholar with Honor and an All-County musician, and received an honorable mention at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair last year. She won second prize in the Suburban Diversity High School Essay Contest and most recently was named a semifinalist in the National Amateur Poetry Contest. Ashley is taking five Advanced Placement courses this year and has already earned 18 potential college credits. Outside of school, she is secretary for the NAACP Youth Council and chairwoman of Civic Engagement Committee in the Youth Council of the Lakeview branch of the NAACP. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138536 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138536 Pin Design Winner Malverne High School’s Krystal Ebron has been chosen as a finalist in the Skills USA pin design competition. Her winning piece was chosen from among more than 100 entries, and will be registered for States in the pin design category. The winning design will be named at the upcoming SkillsUSA conference. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138534 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138534 Teachers Reunite Bridget Jelovcic, a second-grade teacher at MWD, reunited with her former third-grade teacher, Mrs. Rountry, in a special classroom visit. Mrs. Rountry, who retired from Malverne School District after 25 years of teaching, toured the building and read a story to Mrs. Jelovcic’s class. Downing Principal Margaret McDaid also had a connection to Mrs. Rountry, having served as a student-teacher in her class. As part of the districtwide Dare to Dream initiative, Mrs. Jelovcic shared her childhood dream of becoming a teacher after having Mrs. Rountry at MWD 29 years ago. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138535 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 04:00:00 GMT false138535 Malverne HS Second Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138531 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138531 HTH Second Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138532 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138532 Board Recognition As part of the Board Recognition Program, the Board of Education recognized several important students and teams at the March 8 meeting. Honored guests included: Class of 2016 Valedictorian and Salutatorian; Track & Field Team awards; Bowling Team award for being named a NYS Scholar-Athlete Team; and recognition of the Town of Hempstead’s Pathfinder Award recipient. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138533 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138533 Heroes & Sheroes Maurice W. Downing Primary School held its annual Relay for Life kickoff celebration on Friday, March 4. With members of the student council dressed as superheroes, the event served to kick-start the school’s initiative to raise funds, awareness and spirit. The kickoff included a celebration for a student who recently finished her last cancer treatment, a guest speaker who has cancer, an appearance by the Malverne Mule mascot, and lots of enthusiastic singing for the cause. The school’s theme this year is “We can be heroes and sheroes.” As part of the event, members of the student council shared some ideas on how to help raise funds and offered prizes to the classes who raised the most money. Downing has raised more than $60,000 in five years for the American Cancer Society through this annual fundraiser. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138530 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 17:00:00 GMT false138530 Multicultural Performance As part of its Black History Month Celebration, students at Howard T. Herber Middle School were treated to an African Rhythm Tap performance by Feraba. Feraba is an award-winning multicultural and multiethnic performance group that fuses the traditional sounds and movements of West Africa with the only true American dance form of Tap. Their mission is to inform, educate and entertain through the universal language of rhythm, promoting the ideal of friendship, tolerance and cultural understanding among people of all nations. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138525 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138525 Media - MWD Relay Kickoff Click here to see a video from News12 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138526 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138526 Davison Second Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138527 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138527 Maurice W. Downing 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138528 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138528 Nahmiah Bryant is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. Nahmiah Bryant is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. She is an excellent student who gets good grades and always helps others. Nahmiah is also involved in dance and is an exceptional dancer. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138529 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138529 Inspirational Award Malverne High School’s salutatorian Ashley Akaeze has been chosen to receive the Town of Hempstead Pathfinder Award in the High School Senior category. She was nominated for the award by school guidance counselor Donna Bailey and was chosen as recipient from among hundreds of nominees throughout the town. The Pathfinder Award High School Senior is given to a young woman who has shown outstanding leadership qualities and who serves as an inspiration to others. Ashley will be honored with the award on Tuesday, March 8 at Hempstead Town Hall. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138524 Fri, 04 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138524 Math Fair Finalists Two students in the Nassau BOCES STEM Institute from Malverne High School recently competed in the Al Kalfus Long Island Math Fair and are advancing to the final round of the competition on April 15th at Hofstra University. Congratulations to ninth-graders Jack Cecere for "The Math Behind a Rubiks Cube” and Nelson Chow for “Math Involved in Swimming.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138523 Wed, 02 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138523 Featured on Huffington Post! Click here to read the article. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138521 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138521 Poster Contest Winner Jade Crawford, a fifth-grader at Davison Avenue won first-prize in an art poster contest through the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church of Lakeview. Participants submitted entries in art, essay and video categories and were reviewed by a panel of judges. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138522 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138522 Dr. Romano Featured in Newsday http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138520 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138520 Turning Boxtops into Balls As part of the Boxtops for Education program, MWD Primary School has been collecting tops. With boxtops from just half of the year, the school was able to cash them in to purchase new outdoor equipment for the students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138519 Fri, 26 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false138519 Career Readiness As part of an annual Career Day, students at both Malverne High School and Howard T. Herber Middle School had the opportunity to explore the plethora of opportunities they will have available to them as they continue on in their education and careers. Various speakers visited with students in their classrooms over the course of the day and spoke about their careers. Speakers also discussed the types of training and education needed in their industries, in addition to how they were influenced to pursue their careers and what students could be doing now in order to help prepare for a career in the field. Guests between the two buildings included non-profit organizations, event planners, EMS workers, aviation professionals, engineering-related professionals, entrepreneurs and even a professional wrestler. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139545 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139545 Youth Leader Dennise Gregory, student at Malverne High School, was honored for receiving the Outstanding Youth Leader Award for her service as President of the Youth Council of the Lakeview Branch of the NAACP. She will formally be honored by the NAACP at its 11th Biennial Awards Luncheon on Feb. 27. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139271 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139271 Fatima Mancia Perez is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. Fatima Mancia Perez is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She understands the importance of education and is hard-working and always willing to help her classmates. Fatima’s kindness and work ethic serve as a shining example for all. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139544 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139544 Geography Bee The Social Studies Club at Davison participated in the National Geographic Bee. The bee is a nationwide competition designed to encourage the teaching and studying of geography. Adam Akaeze, club bee winner, completed the online qualifying exam to determine his eligibility for the state bee. The club is advised by Barbara Kimball. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139270 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139270 Setting Sights High Students in Ms. Kelly and Ms. Zawislak's classes visited the Cradle of Aviation Museum. The students viewed an iMax film about space and visited several of the current exhibits. This trip was funded by a grant from the MEFF. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139268 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139268 100th Day of School In honor of the 100th day of school, students at Maurice W. Downing Primary School dressed up like they were 100 years old. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139269 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139269 Record All-County Musicians Twenty-nine student musicians from the district participated in this year’s All-County Music Festival. Each of the students were chosen for their exceptional music skills and performed at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville in January. This is the most number of students the district has ever had chosen for the festival. DIVISION I – Davison Avenue Intermediate School Raymond Cecere Nelson Crawford Julia Brienza Kaylee Palmer Ashlee Rogers Seyi Adeniyi DIVISION II – Howard T. Herber Middle School Alexander Pardo Carly Bottitta Austin Cange Elizabeth Cardenas DIVISION III – Howard T. Herber Middle School Kirstie Chinchilla Halle Akaeze DIVISION IV – Malverne High School Jared Motley Radae Teachey Dylan Brady Olivia St. John Isabel McMahon Brandon Joseph Kyrah Michael Asya Cobbs DIVISION V –Malverne High School Alexis Murry Christina Sangeniti Dennise Gregory Ciayara Brown Chelsea Morgan Brianna Fisher Kayla Mascall Briana Atkins Christopher Meacham http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139267 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139267 Aidan Guilfoyle is a kindergarten student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. Aidan Guilfoyle is a kindergarten student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. He is an exemplary student, as well as an excellent soccer player. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139266 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139266 Reptile Adventures Davison Avenue School has been hosting animal educators from the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Tanglewood Preserve. During a recent visit, the representative featured reptiles such as Spike the snake and Shakira a Northeastern Box Turtle. The visits serve to bring science to life for students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139265 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139265 First Cheer Competition The Varsity Cheerleading Team recently participated in their first competition. After weeks of practice and preparation, the team performed great Congratulations to the girls and their coach Sheryil Straker. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139263 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:00:00 GMT false139263 Service Awards from SCOPE Principal Dr. Vincent Romano, teacher Brian China and and community leader Allen Lewis have been chosen to receive awards at SCOPE Education Services’ 15th Annual School District Awards Dinner. Dr. Romano is being recognized for his administrative leadership, Mr. China for his teaching and Mr. Lewis for his longstanding community service. All members of the community are invited to join us in honoring these outstanding leaders on March 14 at Villa Lombardi’s. Contact Lisa Ridley at lridley@malverneschools.org for further information. A community resident and volunteer for almost 50 years, Allen Lewis is a founding member of the Lakeview Youth Federation. He continues to serve as a mentor and coach to Malverne High School’s varsity boys basketball team and serves on numerous school district committees, including the Superintendent’s Advisory Council, Administrator Hiring Committees and the Schools of Opportunity Visitation Committee. A former secondary school principal for one of New York City’s most challenging schools, Mr. Lewis has been honored repeatedly for his altruism, with honors including the Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award, the NAACP Lakeview Chapter Service Award and the Distinguished Service Award from the Malverne Teachers’ Association. Nominated for his exemplary leadership at Malverne High School, Dr. Romano has created a cultural transformation at the school. During his tenure, the school community has made a commitment to the highest academic achievement and pro-social behavior. Leading by example, Dr. Romano’s active involvement in the development of each student has fostered a climate of camaraderie and teamwork among staff and students alike. Success rates have never been higher, and the school has received national recognition for its efforts, including a School of Opportunity Gold Award, placement on the National College Board’s Advanced Placement Honor Roll, designation as an AP School of Excellence, and national ranking among the top 10 percent of high schools by the Washington Post and Newsweek for college readiness. Distinguishing himself as a master social studies teacher at Malverne High School, Mr. China has a genuine passion for his subject matter. He believes in the potential of his students and holds each of them to the highest academic standards. Always willing to go above and beyond to ensure success, he boasts the highest enrollment and achievement scores in the Advanced Placement courses he teaches. Mr. China was chosen for this award based upon his high standards, outstanding results, personal integrity and unwavering commitment to students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139261 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139261 Karin Chenoweth is visting MHS this week! Karin Chenoweth is visting MHS this week! https://edtrust.org/team/karin-chenoweth/ http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139264 Tue, 02 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139264 Winter NL Now Available Click here for more information http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139262 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139262 Kindergarten Coding Kindergarten students are participating in the first phase of learning computer science. With technology specialist Debra Pirro, these youngsters participated in “unplugged” activities to create algorithms which move a character through a maze using a single command. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139259 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139259 Promoted to Top Class The Malverne High School Pride of Malverne Marching Band has been promoted by The New York State Field Band Conference to the top class in its division - Small School 1. As a member of Small School 1, the Pride of Malverne Marching Band will be regarded as one of the elite competitors in New York State, competing directly against nine other marching bands in its new division. The band is a three-time state champion in its prior divisions – Small School 3 in 2006, and Small School 2 in 2010 and 2011. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139260 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139260 Two-Hour Delayed Opening for All Schools on Monday, January 25th http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139258 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139258 Please Note: Due to the impending snow storm the district will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 23 all activities have been cancelled. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139257 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 10:00:00 GMT false139257 Malverne High School Presents "West Side Story" Use this Link for the Ticket Order Form http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139256 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139256 Tyquan Eskarge is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. Tyquan Eskarge is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He is an extremely active member of the Community Service Club and is always willing to help others. Tyquan was a member of the track team last year, placing first in many of his meets, and is participating in the crew for the HTH production of Stars on Broadway. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139255 Thu, 21 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139255 MLK Celebration http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139254 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139254 Black History Month Flyer http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139252 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139252 Saturday Pre-K Registration Click Here for More Information http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139253 Tue, 12 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139253 MLK Celebration Trailer http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139251 Mon, 11 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139251 Family Tax Relief Credit Information http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139250 Fri, 08 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139250 Collaborative Coding Second-grade students at Maurice W. Downing have been learning to code through pair programming to complete collaborative tasks. As part of the lesson, one student acts as the “driver” and one as the “navigator” to work together to write programs (algorithms for the computer) to complete simple tasks. Students have been utilizing this program with technology specialist Debra Pirro. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139249 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139249 Booster Club Newsletter http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139248 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139248 Nichole Hepburn is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School Nichole Hepburn is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. She excels at not only in class, but in piano and ballet lessons that she takes in her spare time. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139247 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139247 Special Newsletter – AP Award http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139233 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 05:00:00 GMT false139233 Touchdown: Sports Make State Niche.com has ranked Malverne High School No. 38 among all New York State high schools as a 2016 Best High School for Sports. The ranking assesses schools based upon student and parent reviews of athletics, student participation and the number of sports offered at the school. The ranking is a measure of the quality of Malverne High School’s athletic program, which offers 34 sports teams. At the time of the ranking, more than 23,500 public high schools across the United States were included for consideration. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139245 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139245 Regents Schedule Parent Letter Directives Dear Parents, Midterms/Finals and January Regents exams are right around the corner. It is imperative that your child take advantage of our RAP classes, Homework Center, Extra Help and utilize our Castle Learning online test prep program. These exams are a large percentage of your child’s final grade and Regents exams are a graduation requirement. Preparation is an integral component of student success. Enclosed please find the Midterm/Finals and Regents Exam schedule. Also enclosed are student directives for these exams. Please review with your son/daughter so that there is a clear understanding of these directives. As a reminder, families who registered for the SAT prep courses, classes are scheduled to begin January 20th. Additionally, Malverne High School has gone live! Access you child’s current test scores and quizzes, homework assignment and attendance through the Parent Portal. Also, follow all that MHS has to offer, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Sincerely, Kesha A. Bascombe Assistant Principal http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139246 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139246 Virtual Field Trip Second-grade students at MWD participated in a special Skype session with a park ranger from Yellowstone National Park. Gathered in the library with technology director Debra Pirro, the students took a virtual field trip and interviewed the park ranger to expand their knowledge about the wildlife, geology and history of the park. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139244 Tue, 22 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139244 Malverne Goes Mobile In a continued effort to increase communication with staff, parents and the community, the district has created a mobile application. The app is free to download via iPhone and Android devices and includes each building's Twitter feed in one central location. In addition, it will allow users to quickly access district contacts, the parent portal and school calendars, as well as enable push notifications. Now available for download, visit the App Store or Google Play and search Malverne UFSD. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139243 Fri, 18 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139243 Santa Comes to Town For the first time, Maurice W. Downing hosted a Milk & Cookies with Santa evening for students. Sponsored by the school’s Parent Teacher Association, the event included students writing letters to Santa, taking photos with Santa and making reindeer food. Each child who attended received a holiday-themed book. Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund played the role of Santa for the event. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139242 Thu, 17 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139242 Davison First Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139238 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139238 Maurice Downing First Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139239 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139239 Standout Student: Andrew Morgan http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139240 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139240 Destiny Mitchell is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School She is an extremely diligent student who is always willing to help others. Destiny is a role model for all of her peers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139241 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139241 Animal Adaptations Third-grade students at Davison Avenue attended an Animal Adaptation assembly. Students had the opportunity to view many cold-blooded animals such as turtles, horseshoe crabs, spider crabs and a corn snake and learn about them first-hand. Environmental educator Julie Nelsen shared many facts about the animals and even allowed the students to touch some of them. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139237 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139237 MHS Makes National AP Honor Roll Congratulations to Malverne High School for being one of 425 school districts across the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the 6th Annual AP® District Honor Roll for increasing access to AP course work while simultaneously maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP Exams. “This award is a testament to our philosophy that when we believe in our students ability and provide them with the necessary support, all students can achieve at high levels,” High School Principal Dr. Vincent Romano said. “This achievement is something we can all be proud of from our caring teachers and staff, to our supportive parents and hardworking students.” Inclusion on the 6th Annual AP District Honor Roll is based on the examination of three years of AP data, from 2013 to 2015, looking across 34 AP Exams, including world language and culture. Malverne had to meet the following criteria: Show an increase participation/access to AP by at least 4 percent in large districts, at least 6 percent in medium districts, and at least 11 percent in small districts; Increase or maintain the percentage of exams taken by black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian/Alaska Native students; and improve or maintain performance levels when comparing the 2015 percentage of students scoring a 3 or higher to the 2013 percentage, unless the district has already attained a performance level at which more than 70 percent of its AP students are scoring a 3 or higher. Helping more students learn at a higher level and earn higher AP scores is an objective of all members of the AP community, from AP teachers to district and school administrators to college professors. “Congratulations to Malverne High School for this national recognition award,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund exclaimed at the announcement. “Students, teachers, parents and the administrators who support the most challenging level of academic achievement – a huge debt of gratitude!” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139235 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139235 Board Recognition The Board of Education recognized student athletes and a tenured teacher at its Dec. 8 meeting. Scholar-athlete teams must have a cumulative team average of 90 or better in order to qualify for the status. Congratulations to all of our outstanding student-athletes! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139234 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139234 Favorable Verdict for Malverne District, Administrators The Malverne Union Free School District, Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund and Assistant Superintendent RoseLinda Ricca received a verdict in their favor by a federal jury in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Central Islip on Dec. 9. The jury rendered a complete verdict for defendants in the case brought against them by plaintiff Kenneth Smith, a mathemathics teacher at Malverne Middle School who sued the district, superintendent and assistant superintendent claiming discrimination on the basis of his race when he wasn’t promoted. The eight-person jury was asked to determine whether the District and its administrators’ actions violated federal anti-discrimination laws. The jury unanimously found that Mr. Smith’s race was not a motivating factor in the decision not to promote him or to reassign him an additional class. The case was tried in three days before United States District Judge Joan M. Azrack. The lawyer who represented Kenneth Smith was Steven A. Morelli of Garden City, New York. The District and its administrators were represented by Melissa L. Holtzer and Susan H. Odessky of Sokoloff Stern, LLP of Carle Place, New York. “We are grateful that the jury carefully examined all the evidence and came to what we believe was the correct decision,” said Dr. Hunderfund. Two similar cases filed against the district and administrators are still pending. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139232 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139232 Humanitarian Award Nominees Announced Following a 30-year tradition, students from all four schools in the Malverne School District will participate in a celebration on Jan. 15 to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The celebration will feature two honorees who will be bestowed with the district’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award. This year’s honorees are community leader Danielle Hopkins and Maurice W. Downing Primary School social worker Jamie Carter-Jorif. A member of the Malverne Board of Education for the past 10 years, Danielle Hopkins currently serves as its first vice president. In 2010, she was honored as Nurturer of the Community by the National Council of Negro Women’s Nassau County Section, and more recently, she received the New York State School Boards Association School Board U Board Excellence Award. She has been continually honored for her vested interest in and dedication to the students and community of Malverne. Ms. Hopkins has been a resident of Lakeview her entire life. She is married and has four children who attended the district. Jamie Carter-Jorif has been a social worker for the Malverne School District since 1999, and during this time, her service to the youngest of our children has been steadfast. She organizes several programs, including the Bereavement Club and Peacemakers, and has been the nurturing heart for many of our youngest students faced with life issues. She holds both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Columbia University. She and her husband have three children. The districtwide MLK Celebration will take place on Friday, Jan. 15, beginning at 7 p.m., in the Howard T. Herber Middle School auditorium and will feature performances from each of the schools. The entire community is welcomed and encouraged to attend. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139231 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 03:00:00 GMT false139231 2015-16 Boys Soccer Scholar-Athlete Team http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139230 Tue, 08 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139230 Malverne HS First Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139226 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139226 HTH First Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139227 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139227 Maurice W. Downing 1st Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139228 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139228 Pride’s Highest Score The Pride of Malverne Marching Band participated in the recent New York State Field Band Championships at the Syracuse Carrier Dome. The team finished 3rd in the Small School II division, with its highest score in the band’s competitive history. The band will be marching in the Christmas Parade in Malverne and traveling to Disneyworld in February to march in the Main Street Parade in the Magic Kingdom. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139229 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139229 Support Our Team Please vote for the Malverne HS girls varsity basketball team for a chance to win a private clinic with the New York Liberty womens basketball team. The contest ends on 12/31. We need your support. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139225 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 05:00:00 GMT false139225 Superintendent Visits Special Forces A select group of fifth-graders at Davison Avenue Iare chosen each year to head up the school’s Special Forces. These school leaders, who work under the direction of social worker Eileen Duffy, organize a host of community service and civic activities, including Red Ribbon Week. Most recently, the group invited Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund to visit and offered thoughtful suggestions for improving their school. In addition, they asked Dr. Hunderfund various questions on his career and how he became a superintendent. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138905 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138905 High Shcool Heating System Issue The high school has experienced a failure with the heating system. Until the permanent solution is implemented, a temporary trailer-mounted boiler will be installed at the north end of the building to provide uninterrupted heat to the high school. There will be no disruption to the educational process during this period. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138904 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138904 Band Awards To celebrate the culmination of another successful season, the Pride of Malverne Marching Band recently held its annual Marching Band Dinner Awards. Throughout the evening, each member was recognized for their contribution to the band. The night also offered an opportunity for the group to discuss its ideas and goals for the next season. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138903 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138903 Reading Buddies Second-graders at MWD paired up with kindergartners for the Reading Buddies Program, which promotes a love of reading and builds the self-esteem of studentss. The program also offers the opportunity for second-graders to be mentors to their younger peers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138902 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138902 Distinguished Educator Congratulations to Rachel Gross, Common Core Chairperson for K-6, has been named a Renaissance Distinguished Educator, an honor reserved for educators who have achieved optimum student growth and are dedicated to helping all students learn, grow, and achieve. She was nominated by Renaissance Learning, a company that provides educators with deep insight into what students know, what they like and how they learn. The program recognizes outstanding educational leaders who have led students to success with data strategies and effective implementation of products designed to differentiate instruction and personalize student practice in reading and math. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138901 Mon, 16 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138901 Thankful for Veterans An annual tradition in its 22nd year, third-grade students at Davison Avenue honored local veterans with a special choral presentation and ceremony. Under the direction of music teacher Deanna Vitola, students sang a medley of patriotic favorites, including “One Wish,” and “Thankful for the USA.” Peter F. Zullo, past commander of American Legion Post 44, also spoke on behalf of the veterans as part of the celebration. Local politicians and district administrators were also present to commemorate the day. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138900 Thu, 12 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138900 Bryanna Williams is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School She is a hard-working and conscientious student, who is a good role model for all of her peers. Bryanna is a member of the Culture Club and is a Peacemaker for the 2015-2016 school year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138898 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138898 Honoring Veterans In honor of Veterans Day, students at HTH learned about the significance of the poppy. The students studied its history in Social Studies and explored the symbolism through poetry in ELA. During the Dream Team meeting on Nov. 6, each student designed their very own poppy in honor of our nations's servicemen and women. A "field of poppies" is now displayed in the first floor hallway for all to enjoy. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138899 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138899 Malverne Pride Newsletter - Fall 2015 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138332 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138332 Honoring Veterans In honor of Veterans Day, Kathleen Smyth’s kindergarten class at MWD has been creating holiday cards to send to troops overseas. In addition, the students have been making various crafts, which were used to decorate the Lynbrook VFW hall during a fundraiser event to benefit the Wounded Warriors program. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138897 Mon, 09 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138897 Pumpkin Dissection In the spirit of the season, kindergartners at MWD dissected pumpkins. Throughout the process, which utilized math and science skills, students learned about the various parts of a pumpkin. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138896 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138896 Educational Garden A groundbreaking was held for an organic garden on the grounds of Malverne High School. Sponsored by the district, in conjunction with the Malverne Rotary and Crossroads Farm, the garden will provide assistance in the education of students at both the high school and Howard T. Herber Middle School. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138330 Thu, 05 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138330 Teacher Appreciation Video http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138331 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138331 Malverne High School 2014-15 4th Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138328 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138328 Howard T. Herber Middle School 2014-15 4th Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138329 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138329 Rewards from Rotary In June, students at Davison Avenue were challenged by members of the Malverne Rotary to complete a summer word scavenger hunt. In an effort to enhance students’ reading skills, the Rotary promised prizes to those who completed the scavenger hunt in the fall. Recently, President Kathi Monroe visited the school to distribute the prizes, and congratulate those who accepted the challenge. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138327 Mon, 02 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138327 Brain Challenge As part of the district’s Red Ribbon Week activities, students at Downing participated in a game show that focused on academic and anti-bullying questions. As part of the program, students also had to work together in team-building exercises to gain points for their team. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138325 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138325 Halloween Fun Districtwide, students and staff dressed up to celebrate Halloween on Friday, Oct. 30. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138326 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138326 Astronaut Ice Cream After finishing a unit on astronauts and the solar system, second graders in Mrs. Bridget Jelovcic's class at MWD got to try astronaut ice cream. They loved it! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138324 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138324 Service to a Shelter Mr. Rosen and a group of students from the HTH Community Service Club recently visited the North Shore Animal League. The club coordinated a fundraiser where students and staff collected boxes of needed items for the shelter, including newspapers, towels, comforters, blankets, brushes and leashes. Seven members of the club brought the items to North Shore and went on a comprehensive tour of the facility. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138321 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138321 Skyping with Author Sixth-grade students at Howard T. Herber Middle School were treated to a special Skype session with New York Times best selling author, Lynda Mullaly Hunt. As the writer of Fish in A Tree, which the students read over the summer, they were excited to "meet" her. Dressed in their Fish in A Tree-themed Project Dream shirts, the students were treated to Ms. Hunt's stories about finding her own grit, writing books and following her dreams. "Think long term" was her overall message, telling the students how important it is to keep their eye on the prize. Howard T. Herber Middle School has been in contact with Ms. Hunt through social media and hopes to continue the conversation throughout the school year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138323 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138323 HTH Visits Washington, DC Thirty-five members of Howard T. Herber Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society recently visited Washington, DC. Over the course of their three-day adventure, students visited many historic and political landmarks including the Washington Monument, Ford's Theatre and the World War II, Lincoln, Korean and Vietnam War memorials. On the second day, students toured the Capitol Building and listened to Congressmen speak about gun violence. They toured the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, visited Arlington Cemetery to see Robert E. Lee's house and looked around the MLK, FDR and Jefferson memorials. The final stops before their departure home included the Smithsonian Natural History Museum, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the White House. Students were able to not only tour the White House, but for the first time, were also able to take pictures inside the building. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138320 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138320 Upcoming College Night http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138322 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138322 Library Volunteers Six students from HTH were honored for their community service. During their summer vacation, these students spent a notable number of hours volunteering at the Lynbrook Public Library. Congratulations to Halle Akaeze (14 hours), Joseph Daly (17 hours), Steven Daly (17 hours), Hannah Hardeo (85 hours), Melannie Figueroa (8 hours) and Kayla Sukhnanan (22 hours). http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138315 Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT false138315 Cameras Come to MHS Last week, the Malverne High School football team, cheerleaders and band had the opportunity to participate in an upcoming episode of the television show, Madam Secretary. The scene involved one of the main characters Evan (#52 Panthers) playing in a football game and getting injured. Both our JV and Varsity football team simulated an actual football game with two of our players serving as stunt doubles. Our very own Malverne parents served as spectators in the bleachers, and 12 band students and 18 cheerleaders were background extras during the filming. Overall, our students had an experience of a lifetime. Thank you to Dr. Hunderfund, Dr. Romano, coach Kito Lockwood, coach Sheryil Straker, Glen Johnson ( Band Director), Mike Messina, parents and all the students involved. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138319 Mon, 19 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138319 Important Bus Strike Info http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138318 Mon, 19 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138318 Gold Star Teacher Michael Whalen, economics teacher at MHS, has been named a Gold Star Teacher for the 2014-15 school year by W!SE, an educational nonprofit that endeavors to build financial literacy in young people. He was chosen for the honor based upon his students achieving a 90 percent passing rate on the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification Test last year. Congratulations Mr. Whalen! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138314 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 18:00:00 GMT false138314 2014-15 Fourth Quarter High Achievers http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138316 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138316 2014-15 Fourth Quarter High Achievers http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138317 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138317 Important Property Tax Info http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138313 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138313 BOE Recognition In honor of Board Recognition Month, students and principals from each of the district’s schools presented the Board with tokens of appreciation. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138312 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138312 Rashad Forte is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School He is truly dedicated, is very independent, and walks the halls of HTH with pride. Rashad is known as a polite and respectful young man who works diligently during class and assists others when needed. He is also a dedicated member of the HTH track team and band. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138311 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138311 Faces of Folk Tales In a special program at Davison Avenue, selected students had their faces painted while their peers listened to multicultural folk tales related to the painting. The program, titled StoryFaces was presented by artist, author and storyteller Christopher Agostino and was made possible through a grant from the Malverne Educational and Fitness Foundation. It incorporated many aspects of education, including language arts and social studies. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138310 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138310 Davison in Newsday Today! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138309 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138309 HTH Open House http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138308 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138308 Booster Club Newsletter - October 2015 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138307 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138307 Standout Student: Ashley Akaeze http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138306 Mon, 05 Oct 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138306 Book Fair Davison Avenue School held its annual book fair. Sponsored by the school’s PTA, books are sold through Scholastic, Inc. and set up for students to browse the various titles for purchase. The goal of the fair is to encourage reading by providing opportunities for increased exposure to age-appropriate books. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138304 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138304 Drum Cam Video http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138305 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138305 Go Math! Fifth-grade students at Davison Avenue Intermediate School are having fun utilizing the district's new GO Math program. The program provides students with resources such as a workbook, website aides and hands-on activities that offer teachers an engaging and interactive approach with which to cover the new mathematics state standards. The program engages student learning through an iPad app, a workbook and hands-on activities. Pictured here, students are using the interactive whiteboard, while following along in their workbooks, and learning about the importance of estimation. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138301 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138301 Homecoming 2015 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138302 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138302 Christian Atwell is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. Christian Atwell is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. He has been appointed to the Student Council and is an outstanding student. He plays on the Malverne Wildcats football team, as well as the Malverne Mohawks lacrosse team. Christian also plays the guitar. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138303 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138303 Summer Reading Book Talk On September 21st, students and families joined together in the Davison Avenue cafeteria for the first annual Summer Reading Book Talk. Students in grades 3-5 got the opportunity to read, chat, write and share with their families about the theme of unexpected friendships in their summer reading book. Common Core Chairperson K-6 Rachel Gross led the event with the assistance of DA teachers Janis Romanoff, Marguerite Izzo, Deanna Vitola and Kristina Castellano. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138300 Tue, 22 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138300 Homecoming 2015 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138299 Mon, 21 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138299 Nadia Holt is a student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. Nadia Holt is a student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. Last year, she was a member of the Continental Math Team and was on the honor roll all four quarters. Nadia strives for excellence in everything she does. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138297 Wed, 16 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138297 Homecoming 2015 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138298 Wed, 16 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138298 Saturday Pre-K Registration http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138290 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138290 AP Scholars In a new record for Malverne High School, 38 students have been recognized by the College Board as AP Scholars due to their outstanding success on Advanced Placement exams. Students took AP exams in May 2015 after completing challenging college-level courses in the district in a variety of subjects. Of special note this year, it is the first time Malverne has boasted a National AP Scholar. Congratulations to the following students (* denotes graduated Class of 2015): National AP Scholar Nicholas St. John* AP Scholar with Distinction Briana Atkins Antonio Bountouvas Theordore Agriogianis* Adwoa Boakye-Yiadom* Edwin Roman* Jordan Tyson* AP Scholar with Honor Faith Adeyeye* Ashley Akaeze Sarah Afzali* Robert Bach* Ian Foley Briana McGovern Brendan O’Reilly* Adrian Ortega Jesse Pace Heena Shukla* Tori Thomas* Justin Williams Tosin Yeku AP Scholar Lauren-Alyssa Bowerbank Christopher Bowerbank* Jaelyn Chinchilla* Valencia Covington* Kenneth Delos Santos Maya Downer* Garny Gauthier Stephanie Gee* Bria Hydrick* Brett McGuinness* Christopher Meacham Eric Mejia Andrew Morgan Luisa Peralta* Brian Roman* Josue Ruiz Jack Vasquez India Tutt* http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138296 Fri, 11 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138296 Honored for Tenure A Board tradition in Malverne, three teachers were honored at the Sept. 8 meeting of the Board of Education for having been granted tenure. Tenure awards were given to Jenna Russo, Shannon Kelly and Jessica Wigdzinski. The district congratulates each of them on this accomplishment. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138295 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138295 Bus Strike Contingency Plan “As you may have heard through the media, there may be a strike by the drivers for the Baumann/Acme buses, which may begin as early as Thursday, September 10th. Although most of our routes are handled by District buses and other companies, this company handles transportation to The Al Mamoor School, Baldwin HS, Baldwin MS, Division Avenue School, Henry Viscardi School, Holy Cross HS, Holy Name of Mary MS, Long Island Lutheran Secondary School, Mary Louise HS, Roosevelt Children’s Academy, and the Wheatley School. Your children are of primary importance to us, we have individually contacted all families impacted by the strike. We are in the process of trying to secure alternate transportation to bus our affected students safely in the event of a strike, but many school districts could be affected, and it is unclear at this point whether adequate coverage could be obtained immediately. We will keep the community informed with the latest information news evolves with this unfortunate situation”. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138293 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 06:00:00 GMT false138293 Booster Club Mtg.-Sept. 16 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138294 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138294 Celebrating Staff Success A tradition in Malverne, Superintendent’s Conference Day concluded with celebratory remarks and recognition of teachers and staff members who have achieved notable milestones and accomplishments. Congratulations to the following individuals who were honored this year: Outstanding Support Staff Member Diane Tosiello – Davison Avenue Intermediate School Outstanding Staff Member Brian China – Malverne High School 25 Years of Service Plaque Suzanne Golder Donna Moreira Lynn Nostramo Theresa Patton Patrice Ward 30 Years of Service Plaque Lisa Bell-Matthews Edward F. Farrell Michele Malone Janine Vilella-Gillen 35 Years of Service Plaque Theresa Berry Alana Maher http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138292 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138292 Top Football Players The 2015 Long Island high school football season is about to begin. See who made this year's edition of the top 100 players. http://projects.newsday.com/feature-grid/sports/high-school/high-school-football/top-100-long-island-high-school-football-players/ http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138289 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138289 Tennis Team Makes the News! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138291 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138291 Supply Donation for Students The district thanks Nassau County Legislator for District #2 Siela A. Bynoe, in partnership with Fidelis Care NuHealth Long Island, FQHC, Inc., NAACP Lakeview, Bethpage Credit Union and BJ’s Wholesale Club, for their donation of school supplies to students at Davison Avenue. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138288 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138288 Champion Rider Congratulations to Isaiah Forte, a sixth-grader at Howard T. Herber Middle School who recently participated in the 40th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show. This was his third year qualifying for the championship finals, and this year Isaiah won the championship in the Walk with Aids Academy Class. As a result of his efforts, Isaiah will be featured in the upcoming television documentary on education through Horseability, which will be covered by the WLIW21 Public Broadcasting System. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138287 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138287 Macy Gordon is now a ninth-grade student. Macy Gordon is now a ninth-grade student. During her time at Howard T. Herber Middle School, she was a member of the National Junior Honor Society, middle school musical, track team, newspaper club and the eighth-grade enrichment program. This summer, she attended the National Youth Leadership Program for their STEM Summer Program in Atlanta, GA. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138286 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138286 Welcome Back to School http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138284 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 09:00:00 GMT false138284 Back to School Smiles-Slideshow http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138285 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138285 New Teachers Welcomed New teachers were welcomed in an orientation at the district’s high school prior to the start of the school year. During the program, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Rose Linda Ricca spoke to the enthusiastic new teachers about the most effective ways to have an impact on students and led discussions about responsibilities, expectations and basic elements of instruction. The purpose of the orientation was to acquaint the new teachers with the expectations and core values of the district, as well as introduce them to the technologies and resources available for them, and their students, to succeed. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138283 Thu, 27 Aug 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138283 Nelson Crawford is going into the fifth grade at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. Nelson Crawford is going into the fifth grade at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. As a fourth-grader, he was the top scorer on the Continental Math Team. Continental Math is a national mathematics competition where students must complete intensive problem solving questions. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138759 Fri, 21 Aug 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138759 MHS Ranked Best Public School Malverne High School has been ranked No. 169 in New York among a survey of more than 100,000 high schools in the nation by Niche.com. A high ranking such as this indicates that a school is an exceptional academic institution with a diverse set of high-achieving students who rate their experience very highly. According to Niche.com, factors considered for the ranking include academic grades, student culture and diversity, facilities, and survey responses from parents, teachers and students. In addition to the ranking for Best Public School, each of the Malverne schools individually received an “A” rating by the organization. Complete information on the ranking can be found by visiting https://k12.niche.com/rankings. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138758 Thu, 13 Aug 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138758 Raymona Dawkins was an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School Raymona Dawkins was an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is an extremely hard worker and has excelled in her academic courses throughout the year. In addition, Raymona's character, in and out of the classroom, is a model for all students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138757 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138757 Chopping Up the Summer As part of the district’s Summer Athletic Enrichment Program, a culinary arts chef taught students how to prepare a healthy post-practice meal. Chef Ron Ledger from Meditating Chef guided students in preparing and cooking cilantro lime chicken tacos. The program has also featured health-related presentations, as well as discussing the financial and law-related aspects of sports and athletics. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138756 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138756 Marc Orfano is a third grader at Davison Avenue Intermediate School Marc Orfano is a third grader at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He is an Honor Roll student who has represented his class on the Student Council. Marc’s enthusiasm for learning and sense of humor make him a role model for his fellow students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138755 Fri, 17 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138755 Camp Read-A-Lot Currently in its third year, Camp Read-A-Lot caters to second through fifth-graders to keep them connected to reading over the summer. Utilizing technology, teamwork, music and games, campers learn strategies and SAT-style vocabulary that will help them become more successful as they move forward in their education. New this year, the camp features a music and art center, as well as a sports research center to increase student interest and engagement. In readers theater students are working on an adapted presentation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138754 Wed, 15 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138754 Hall of Fame Nominations http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138282 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138282 Angela Morgan was an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. Angela Morgan was an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is a multi-sport athlete, an honor roll student and a kind and caring individual. Angela has used her academic skills to assist numerous peers and has participated in many community service projects. She pushes herself to achieve her very best in everything that she does. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138281 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138281 Congratulations Graduates! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138280 Mon, 29 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138280 MWD Moving-Up Congratulations to all of the second-graders on their moving-up. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138278 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 18:00:00 GMT false138278 Luke Matheos a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School He is a friend to all of his classmates and is known to lend a helping hand whenever needed. He is on the Honor Roll and is an active participant in class. Luke is also a member of several basketball teams in the Malverne area. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138279 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138279 Davison Takes the Next Step Photos from the Moving-Up. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138277 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 20:30:00 GMT false138277 HTH Moving-Up Congratulations eighth-graders! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138275 Thu, 25 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138275 Exploring Italian Culture Three ninth-grade students at Malverne High School were recognized with honorable mentions in the 2015 Essay Contest for Secondary Students sponsored by the Center for Italian Studies at Stony Brook University. The contest asks students to explore the culture of Italian Americana through the works of Italian-American writers. Ninth-graders in Gina Cappellino’s Italian class were offered the opportunity to participate in the contest, and three students were chosen to receive honorable mentions for their submissions. Congratulations to Tiffany Hernandez, Angie Luna-Menjivar and Olivia St. John on their notable essays. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138274 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138274 Carnival Celebrations As part of their moving-up celebrations, second-grade students at Maurice W. Downing Primary School were treated to a carnival. Hosted by the school’s PTA, the event rewarded three years of hard-work with games, funhouse mirrors and snowcones for the students. At the conclusion of the carnival, students were able to chose a reward for playing and participating in the festivities. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138271 Mon, 22 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138271 Dictionary Donations Third-grade students at Davison Avenue Intermediate received a special gift from the Malverne Rotary. In an effort to enhance students’ summer reading skills, the Rotary donated dictionaries to each of the students. President Kathi Monroe and member Richard Governale visited the school in June to distribute the gift, as well as a sheet with a fun “word scavenger hunt” to all of the classrooms. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138273 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138273 Robotics at Davison In the video, fourth-grade Robotics Club members from Davison Avenue have fun and learn critical thinking skills by working together to build and program a Lego EV3 Mindstorms Robot. Students built “missions” – the obstacles/tasks that their robot must complete – from familiar Lego components and began programming a robot using object-based Lego software. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138272 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138272 Reading Buddies As part of the school’s Reading Buddies program, second-grade students mentored the kindergartners at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. Together, they read books and shared in the importance of reading. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138267 Tue, 16 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138267 Flag Day First-grade students at Downing put on an exceptional performance to honor Flag Day. Together, the students sang spirited songs and honored the American Flag. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138270 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138270 Senior Awards Slideshow Congratulations to all of the senior award recipients! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138268 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 20:30:00 GMT false138268 Julian Abell is a kindergarten student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School Julian Abell is a kindergarten student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. He is involved in Tae Kwon Do, was a peacemaker of the month, loves to be kind and helpful, and is always making good choices. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138269 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138269 Newsday Prom Photos Click here to see the photos on Newsday http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138265 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138265 Power of Music Jared Campbell performed for students at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. His Blue Project presentation used the power of music to reinforce messages on overcoming obstacles, anti-bullying and respect, as well as focused on the importance of having an overall positive attitude. Students were captivated not only by the music and lyrics but also by the videos that were projected during the presentation. Jared’s songs and humor encouraged students to never stop dreaming and to continue pushing forward to make their dreams come true. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138266 Fri, 12 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138266 Celebrating Success At the June 9 Board of Education meeting, many notable achievements and student successes were celebrated by administration, the Board and the community. Those honored include: MHS School of Opportunity Gold Award; Middle School Valedictorian & Salutatorian; Class of 2015 Academic Leaders; Music Honors from HTH and MHS; SKILLS USA Competition Awards; Korean Spirit Essay Award Honorable Mentions; Spring Season Scholar-Athletes; Relay for Life fundraisers/volunteers; and MEFF Teacher Mini Grants. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138264 Wed, 10 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138264 Davison 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138262 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138262 Maurice W. Downing 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138263 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138263 Malverne High School 2014-15 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138259 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138259 2014-15 Spring Season Scholar-Athletes http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138260 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138260 2014-15 Spring Season Scholar-Athletes http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138261 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138261 Musical High Notes The HTH Middle School Class Six Rhythmix and seventh- and eighth-grade Select Choir traveled to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey for the Music in the Parks at Great Adventure. The Select Choir, directed by Rachel Trevor, won first place in the Mixed Chorus category and received an overall rating of “excellent.” The Class Six Rhythmix, directed by Deanna Vitola, won first place in the Treble Choir category with a rating of “excellent” as well as a trophy for Best Overall Middle School Choir. The High School Select Choir, directed by Ken Zagare and performing under Alyssa Rizzuto, traveled to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia, where they won first place in their division with a rating of “superior” and the award for Best Overall High School Choir. Brandon Joseph won the Best Soloist award. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138258 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138258 Selected for Showcase Two seniors had artwork selected into the National Photographer’s Society of America Youth Showcase. Congratulations to Sidra Khan and Jeremiah Caban for having their pieces selected into this prestigious showcase. Both were selected for their photography skills under photography teacher Maura Minor. Sidra’s piece is entitled Cat Nap and Jeremiah’s is entitled Tuck No Bro. Jeremiah’s also won second-place in the Photographer’s Federation of Long Island Youth Contest. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138257 Thu, 04 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138257 Spring Scholar-Athlete Teams http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138256 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138256 See Our Mention in The Washington Post Click here to read the article http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138255 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138255 Rhythmix Winners The HTH Middle School Class Six Rhythmix and 7th and 8th grade select choir traveled to Six Flags Great Adventure to participate in Music in the Parks. Music in the Parks provides music festivals for bands, orchestras, choirs and other student music groups. Their mission is to bring together students and adjudicators in a positive learning environment that will inspire the students to strive not only for excellence, but to make music a lifelong activity. The 7th and 8th grade Select Choir won a trophy for 1st place for mixed chorus and received a rating of Excellent. The Class Six Rhythmix won a trophy for 1st place for Treble Choir with a rating of Excellent. The Class Six Rhythmix also won a trophy for Best Overall Middle School Choir. Congratulations to Ms. Trevor, Ms. Vitola and all of our students! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138253 Fri, 29 May 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138253 Garrett Wollf is a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School Garrett Wollf is a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He participates in the Leadership Club and the Computer Club. Garrett is hard working, responsible, honest and kind. His classmates often affectionately refer to him as “Gare Bear.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138254 Fri, 29 May 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138254 Phys-Ed Night The first annual Physical Education districtwide event was amazing. Students and parents from each of the schools came together at SportTime in Lynbrook and enjoyed a fun night of sports. Together, everyone played flag football, tennis,basketball and floor hockey. The district looks forward to hosting this event again next year and thanks all students and parents for participating. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138252 Thu, 28 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT false138252 Assemblyman Visit Fourth-grade students at Davison Avenue were visited by NYS Assemblyman Brian Curran. He discussed with students how the State government works and discussed the different parts of the State legislature, Executive Branch (Governor), Legislative Branch (Senate and Assembly), and the Judicial Branch (courts), with an emphasis on how a bill becomes law. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138251 Tue, 26 May 2015 11:00:00 GMT false138251 Academic Leaders - VIDEO http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138250 Thu, 21 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT false138250 Malverne Pride Newsletter - Spring Special 2015 Edition http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138248 Tue, 19 May 2015 06:00:00 GMT false138248 Perfect Attendance Awards Students at Maurice W. Downing Elementary School were honored by the Lakeview branch of the NAACP for perfect attendance during the 2014-15 school year. The awards were presented to eligible students by NAACP President Bea Bailey on May 18. The district congratulates all of the students who were honored. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138247 Tue, 19 May 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138247 James Phillips is a high school student James Phillips is a high school student. He recently took first-place among more than 20 video submissions statewide in the 2014 “Teen Video Challenge of the Collaborative Summer Library Program.” James’ video, titled “Reading Makes Your Imagination Smile,” depicted himself and two friends being transformed into characters from the books they were reading. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138249 Tue, 19 May 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138249 Medalist Motivates Students Malverne alum and 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist Derrick Adkins was the featured speaker at Davison Avenue Elementary School’s Career Day. With students ‘dressed to impress’ Adkins shared his journey to success, as well as the importance of an education and career paths related to sports. He drove home his personal motto, the Olympic Mentality of “Doing the best you can do at everything you do.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138246 Fri, 15 May 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138246 Steering Clear of Bullies Third-grade students at Davison Avenue participated in a special program titled Steer Clear of Bullies from Child Abuse Prevention Services. Representatives from the organization held a two-session interactive workshop, comprised of writing activities, role playing, and classroom discussion, for students. The program focuses on promoting social skills, assertiveness and bullying prevention. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138245 Tue, 12 May 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138245 Family Sports Night http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138244 Mon, 11 May 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138244 Important Notice – Stranger Danger Safety Procedures As the weather is warming up and children are playing outside more often we need to reinforce the safety of stranger danger. Although the below events did not take place in our district, these events remind us to discuss personal safety with our children. While we will work closely with our local police in monitoring these situations, I would also ask that you use this as an opportunity to remind children of some basic safety rules to follow when going to and from school each day. • Walk with a friend or in a small group • Never approach any vehicle to give directions or respond to driver’s questions • Never accept a ride from a stranger • Go right home after school unless the parent has been notified in advance and knows where the child is going • If being followed or disturbed, tell your Principal, Teacher, Police Officer, Crossing Guard, or ring the bell of a known resident If you or your children are aware of similar situations, please contact the police and your school principal.Thank you for your cooperation. • NBC Channel 4 http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Man-Black-Van-Attempted-Luring-Girls-School-Long-Island-Candy-302998121.html • ABC Channel 7 http://7online.com/news/nassau-county-police-warn-of-man-trying-to-lure-kids-with-candy/704067/ Message from the Lynbrook Police Pubic advisement of a local incident involving a child. The Lynbrook Police Department advises that on May 5, 2015 at 7:45am at Grove St and Jamaica Ave in Valley Stream, a male black, in his 20’s, about 6’ tall. Suspect is unshaven, short hair, wearing a blue sweatshirt and jeans exited his older model black vehicle with a dent on the right rear door, and approached a 12 year old female who was walking to a local school. He asked her if she wanted candy. The child ran to school and notified school officials who then notified the Nassau County Police Department. Any person seeing the described vehicle or suspect should call 911 immediately. It is unknown if this incident is related to the following incidents: A male black wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black gloves and operating a black passenger van approached a 10 year old girl on Lakeview Avenue, in Lynbrook on April 23 at 3PM and told her he was robbing kids and then drive off. The suspect and vehicle description matches two other incidents that occurred in Lakeview in the last several days In one incident candy was offered to an 8 year old girl. Any person who suspects a child is being or has been accosted should call 911 immediately. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138242 Fri, 08 May 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138242 Peter Krapf is a third-grade student at the Davison Avenue Intermediate School Peter Krapf is a third-grade student at the Davison Avenue Intermediate School. In addition to being an excellent student who is on the school Honor Roll, he was elected as a class representative to the Student Council and is a class Peacemaker. Peter loves history and is an enthusiastic member of the school's Social Studies Club. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138243 Fri, 08 May 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138243 Going Gold: MHS School of Opportunity Please see attached website, early release on schools of opportunity. Click here to see the profile... http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138241 Thu, 07 May 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138241 Top of the Class of 2015 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138240 Fri, 01 May 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138240 Lia Maggio is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School She is a student council class representative and is involved in the Girl Scouts and the non-profit group Fur Babies. Lia is also an honor roll student. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138238 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138238 Top Fund Raiser Molly Matthaei, a fourth-grader in Mrs. Piccola’s class at Davison Avenue, is the top fund raiser in the school’s Relay for Life efforts. To date, she has collected $1,211 for the cause. Congratulations, Molly! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138239 Tue, 28 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138239 Phys Ed Video Contest The PE department has entered a video contest sponsored by Nassau Zone. The links below are to watch the video and the other is the voting link. http://www.nysahperd.org/content/leadership/executive-council/nassau-zone.cfm (Watch Video) https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NasZoneGetMoving2015 (Voting Link) http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138236 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138236 Most Challenging High School Malverne High School has been ranked No. 103 in New York State on a list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools. When broken out to only include public schools, Malverne is ranked in the top 100, at No. 94, in New York State. This is the third consecutive year Malverne has been included on this prestigious list, which ranks schools through an index formula utilizing the number of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests given at a school each year, divided by the number of seniors who graduated that year. The Washington Post’s Jay Mathews has been ranking the most challenging public and private schools in the country for 17 years. The list includes more than 2,000 public and private high schools nationwide. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138237 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138237 National Nutrition Month To celebrate National Nutrition Month, members of Malverne High School’s Health and Wellness Club made a visit to Davison Avenue to meet with third-grade students. High school students taught the third-graders the importance of exercising and how to use the MyPlate to make healthy food choices. Together, students created their own MyPlate with pictures of different foods and had the opportunity to share with classmates the foods that they have selected for each food group. For more information about the MyPlate and healthy eating, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139047 Tue, 21 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT false139047 Kindergarten Registration http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139046 Tue, 21 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT false139046 Engineering Out of State Students of the Engineering Applications class are representing Malverne at the world VEX Competition in Kentucky right now. We wish them much success as they compete against the best in the world! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139045 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT false139045 BOE Recognizes Star Students At the April 14 Board of Education meeting, many notable student achievements were recognized. Honorees included the Class of 2015’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian, the National Geography Bee state qualifier from Davison, a second-place winner at the New York State Science and Engineering Fair, and two Honorable Mentions at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair. Congratulations to all of the students honored that evening. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139044 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT false139044 Watch us on CBS Click here to watch the video. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139043 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT false139043 Luke Genti is a fourth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School Luke Genti is a fourth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He is a student council representative, participates in the math and newspaper clubs, and is currently on the High Honor Roll. Outside of school, Luke participates in baseball and soccer and is an altar server at his parish. He is truly a well-rounded student. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139042 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT false139042 March/April Newsletter Now Available! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139041 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false139041 Jewell Stewart is a student at Malverne High School He recently received an Honorable Mention for Best Delegate at the Model UN Conference. He was one of 40 students who competed at the conference and one of only three who received that designation. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139038 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:00:00 GMT false139038 Second Place at NYSSEF As a student in the science research program, Nick St. John participated in the New York State Science and Engineering in March. The competition brought more than 200 students from Long Island and beyond to present their projects. Nick’s research has been focused on sonoluminescence, a phenomenon whereby sound is used to generate light. The judges were impressed by his passion and superior knowledge of advanced physics and awarded him second place at the fair. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139040 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false139040 Transportation Office Notice The Malverne UFSD Transportation Office will be open 03/30/15-04/01/15 from 9:00am-2:00pm to receive applications for the 2015-2016 school year. All private school transportation applications for the 2015-2016 school year must be postmarked or received by 04/01/15. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139039 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false139039 Board Recognition At the March 24 Board of Education meeting, several exceptional groups were honored for their successes. This included the district’s scholar-athlete teams, as well as the Boys Varsity Basketball team who earned the title of Nassau County Class B Champions. In addition, members of the engineering class demonstrated their award-winning robots and spoke about their upcoming national competitions. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139037 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false139037 Robbie Rosen Fundraiser - March 27, 2015 Friday, March 27, 2015 6:30 PM H.T. Herber Auditorium $5 Students, $8 Adults http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138706 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138706 Honorable Musicians Two high school students were selected for participation in the Tilles Festival Band at the 2015 LIU Post Band Festival. Congratulations to Christopher Meacham and Olivia St. John, who will perform with the LIU Post Wind Symphony along with selected musicians from 26 high schools across Long Island. Only 150 Long Island students were selected for this honor. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138699 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138699 Hopping Into Nature Nature Nick showed off many interesting creatures during his visit to Maurice W. Downing. Students had fun as they got to see a kangaroo hop around the gym and witnessed other animals such as frogs and snakes. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138703 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 12:00:00 GMT false138703 Leaders Recognized Superintendent Dr. James H. Hunderfund and community leader Charles Nanton were both honored at SCOPE Education Services’ 14th Annual School District Awards Dinner on March 23. Dr. Hunderfund was being recognized for his administrative leadership and Coach Nanton for his longstanding community service. Both were nominated by members of the Malverne Board of Education. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138705 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138705 All-County Artists Fourteen students in grades 4-12 represented Malverne at the Art Supervisors Association’s 2015 All-County Art Exhibition at Adelphi University in March. Congratulations to the following students whose artwork was featured in the exhibit: Jade Crawford (grade 4), Jared Lugo (grade 5), Carson Cosenza (grade 6), Stuart Oates (grade 7), Stephanie Vasquez (grade 7), Isis Ifill (grade 9), Leslie Simons (grade 9), Caris Ciccarello (grade 11), Ryan Jones (grade 11), Brianna Stanford (grade 11), Bastian Vallejos (grade 11), Theodore Agriogianis (grade 12, scholarship winner), Antonio Algarra (grade 12) and Anessa Plein (grade 12). http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138700 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138700 All-County Artists Fourteen students in grades 4-12 represented Malverne at the Art Supervisors Association’s 2015 All-County Art Exhibition at Adelphi University in March. Congratulations to the following students whose artwork was featured in the exhibit: Jade Crawford (grade 4), Jared Lugo (grade 5), Carson Cosenza (grade 6), Stuart Oates (grade 7), Stephanie Vasquez (grade 7), Isis Ifill (grade 9), Leslie Simons (grade 9), Caris Ciccarello (grade 11), Ryan Jones (grade 11), Brianna Stanford (grade 11), Bastian Vallejos (grade 11), Theodore Agriogianis (grade 12, scholarship winner), Antonio Algarra (grade 12) and Anessa Plein (grade 12). http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138701 Mon, 23 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138701 Best Communities for Music Malverne School District has been designated as one of the 2015 Best Communities for Music Education! The district is one of 388 throughout the nation and 110 across New York state to earn the distinction. The Best Communities designation recognizes districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment and efforts toward maintaining music education as part of the schools’ core curriculum. Malverne also received this designation last year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138702 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:00:00 GMT false138702 Board President Message http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138704 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138704 Honor Band Festival Nine middle school students have been accepted into the 2015 Queens Honor Band Festival and will be performing in concert at the Colden Auditorium at Queens College on May 7. The students, who were selected for their exceptional skill level, will perform alongside approximately 100 all-star students from New York City and Nassau County, as well as 100 Queens College musicians. Congratulations to the following students, who have worked with teacher Ms. Rizzuto: Ashley Boone, Jack Cecere, Kirstie Chinchilla, Subhadra Debnath, Tatyana Desvarieux, Jonathan Hernandez, Millinia Johnson, Elizabeth Lawless and Alex Mendez. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138698 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138698 Battle of the Classes Malverne High School held its annual Sport’s Night: Battle of the Grades. During this event students competed in various races included human bowling, Jello eating contest, a pizza box race, a three-point shootout, scooter relay and a tug of war. The school battles for the highly coveted Mule Cup and winners have their names etched on the side of the trophy. This year, the majority of students participated across all grade levels, along with more than 40 members of the faculty. The senior class won the competition by a margin of just ten points. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138695 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138695 Maurice W. Downing 2014-15 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138696 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138696 Davison Avenue 2014-15 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138697 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138697 Derrick Adkins Spring Classic http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138694 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138694 Merines Hernandez is a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School Merines Hernandez is a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is always showing compassion for others and is a positive role model for her peers. Merines is motivated and works hard to achieve her goals. She is also a member of the community service club. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138693 Tue, 17 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138693 Science Research High school science research students Tosin Yeku and Ashley Akaeze won an honorable mention at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair. The two juniors have been developing a way to increase the efficiency of microbial fuel cells using biofilms. The project has hopes of providing the world with a cleaner source of electricity. They plan on continuing their work on the project and will compete next at the the New York State Science and Engineering Fair in April. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138692 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138692 Valedictorian & Salutatorian Malverne High School is proud to announce the valedictorian and salutatorian for the graduating class of 2015. Constantly striving to succeed, these two individuals have personified perfection in everything that they do. Congratulations to valedictorian Adwoa Boakye-Yiadom and salutatorian Nicholas St. John. See the next issue of The PRIDE for a full bio on each of their achievements. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138691 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138691 Relay Kickoff MWD hosted a Relay for Life kickoff event. The Malverne community is hosting its 5th annual Relay for Life on May 1. Click on the “Relay for Life” tab under “Announcements” for more information. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138689 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138689 Fight Against Bullying Fundraiser http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138690 Tue, 10 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138690 Scholar-Athlete Teams http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138686 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138686 Winter Scholar-Athletes http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138687 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138687 State Champions! The Engineering Applications class competed at the Southern New York State Championship for VEX Robotics on Sat., March 7. Three teams competed against 39 other teams which qualified for competition in the statewide event. Team 9785, which consists of Robert Bach, Brian Roman and Chris Bowerbank ranked 2nd and won the Design Award for best robot design. Team 9785C, which consists of Gianna Casini-Lendino, Jake Dunlevy and Jose Sandoval ranked 6th and made it all the way to the semifinals. Team 9785B, which consists of Jonathan Ebron, Youssef Elgabri, Yami Uter and Leo Ginsberg ranked 7th and ultimately won the state tournament. This qualifies them to compete in the world championship event on April 15th-18th in Louisville, Kentucky. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138688 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT false138688 Xaviah Lewis is a student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School Xaviah Lewis is a student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. He is an exceptional student who is extremely thoughtful and always willing to help others. Xaviah recently earned the Sportsmanship Award for soccer by the Catholic Youth Organization of Nassau and Suffolk, which truly exemplifies his character. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138685 Fri, 06 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138685 Calendar Update Notice May 22nd will be a Superintendent's Conference Day. Teachers report. There is no school for students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138684 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138684 MHS Thespian Society Presents its 2015 Production of Shrek the Musical http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138683 Tue, 03 Mar 2015 01:00:00 GMT false138683 Howard T. Herber Middle School 2014-15 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138681 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138681 Malverne High School 2014-15 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138682 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138682 County Champions Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Basketball team for being Nassau County Class B Basketball Champions! Be part of the pride and cheer them on at the county championships against Southampton High School on March 10 at LIU Post. A bus will be provided for community members who are interested in attending. Please contact Athletic Director Patricia Desormeau at pdesorme@malverneschools.org for more details. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138680 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138680 Repeal the GEA – We Need Your Help During the past four years, Malverne has seen a major decline in state aid due to the Gap Elimination Adjustment, or GEA, imposed by the state on districts like ours. Money is being collected from our taxpayers and not being used to directly benefit our students, and it is out of the district’s control. Intended to be a short-term solution to the state's financial crisis, it has now become an additional source of revenue used to subsidize what many then characterized as overspending, and now describe as a surplus. Because of the GEA, since 2009-10 an average of more than $1,000,000 has been withheld from our district annually, and despite the state “surplus,” an additional $876,123 has been withheld for the 2014-15 school year. By accessing the link below, you can sign a petition showing your support for the repeal of the GEA. The deadline for signing the petition is March 19th. Signing the petition will only take a few moments of your time, but it could make a financial difference to our community and students! http://www.nysenate.gov/webform/help-support-our-kids-end-gea-budget-cuts http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138679 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138679 BEE-ing a Winner The Davison Avenue Social Studies Club is once again participating in the National Geographic Bee. Congratulations to school bee winner, fifth grader Liam Flynn, who recently completed a written examination to determine his eligibility for the state competition. Up to 100 of the top scorers on that test in each state will be chosen to compete in the next level on March 27th. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138674 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138674 March Board Meeting Date Change 1. The Regular March BOE Meeting is being changed from 3/10 to 3/24 at MHS Library at 8 PM. 2. The BOE Budget Meeting originally scheduled for 3/17 is rescheduled to 3/24 at MHS Library at 7 PM. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138678 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138678 Superintendent of Schools and Community Leader Chosen to Receive Awards The Malverne Board of Education is thrilled to announce that our Superintendent of Schools Dr. James H. Hunderfund and community leader Charles Nanton have been chosen to receive awards at SCOPE Education Services’ 14th Annual School District Awards Dinner. Both were nominated for these awards by members of this Board of Education, and we are proud that they have been chosen by BOCES for their exemplary leadership and community service. As you all know, Charles Nanton, or “Coach Nanton,” as he is known in the community, is one of the founding fathers of the Lakeview Youth Federation. An advocate for children and a leader in the community since the 1970s, he is someone who truly deserves our admiration and gratitude for all he has accomplished. Dr. Hunderfund’s professional insight and vision, complemented by his personal integrity and commitment to higher standards for all children, have proven to be invaluable to our school community. Under his leadership, our district has obtained improved facilities, higher academic achievement, greater financial stability and success for all our children. Coach Nanton and Dr. Hunderfund will be honored at a celebration at Villa Lombardi’s on March 23. Please join us in congratulating them on this honor. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138676 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138676 Black History Month Celebration http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138677 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138677 Raya Harrison is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. Raya Harrison is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. She has been on the high honor roll this year and is an active member of the school's Literary Lions and Continental Math clubs. Raya has been a Peacemaker of the Month and is always helpful to all of her classmates. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138675 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138675 100th Day In honor of the 100th day of school students at Maurice W. Downing dressed up like they were 100 years old. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138673 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138673 Board Excellence Award Danielle Hopkins, second vice president of the Board of Education, was recognized at the Feb. 10 meeting with the New York State School Boards Association's Board Excellence Award. This award recognizes the extensive time and effort put forth by a board member who strives to continually expand his or her governance, knowledge and skills through developmental activities. The district congratulates Ms. Hopkins on this honor. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138671 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138671 Ronaldo Atiencia is a sixth-grader at Howard T. Herber Middle School. Ronaldo Atiencia is a sixth-grader at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He is always respectful to his teachers and classmates and puts a lot of effort into making his schoolwork perfect. If he finishes early, Ronaldo always helps his classmates with their work. He is a motivated student who is a role model for his peers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138672 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138672 Superintendent Takes On Special Forces The Special Forces at Davison recently invited Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund to visit during their lunch period. The group of fifth-graders got to have lunch with the administrator and offered thoughtful suggestions for improving their school. In addition, they asked Dr. Hunderfund various questions on his career and how he became a superintendent. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138670 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138670 Donations for the Dogs The student council at MWD collected goods for a local non-profit organization called Fur Babies Rescue. The group collected items such as dry dog food, beds, toys, crates, and collars for the cause. Members of the student council are pictured with teacher Terri Patton, who fosters puppies through the organization. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138667 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138667 Farewell at Final Game The Girls Varsity Basketball team bid farewell to seniors Stephanie Gee, Kym Danns and Alexis Lopez this week as the team played its final home game of the season. The team is coached by Micheal Pelan. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138669 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 15:00:00 GMT false138669 Superhero Challenge http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138668 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138668 Connecting with Math Second-graders in Bridget Jelovcic’s class have been mastering fluency and automaticity in math by playing Connections, a fun and exciting addition and subtraction game. As part of the game, each player gets a chance to roll the dice and decide whether they want to add or subtract. The sum or difference can determine if they choose a box that will lead them one step closer to 'connect 4.’ http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138666 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138666 Yami Uter is a student at Malverne High School Yami Uter is a student at Malverne High School. She is part of the Engineering Applications class, which won its most recent robotics competition and is advancing to the State Championships. Yami is in charge of the programming, designing and building of the robot. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138665 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138665 Shrek the Musical! March 4, 6 & 7th! Performance and Ticket Information MHS Thespian Society Presents its 2015 Production of.... Click Here forTicket Information March 4th, 6th, 7th http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138664 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138664 Cyber Bullying Workshop-Feb. 3 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138663 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138663 Snowman Soup The Davison Avenue Student Council members made Snowman Soup packets during their January meeting. The packets consisted of hot chocolate mix, chocolate, marshmallows, candy canes and a cheerful poem. The packets will be sent to the INN in Hempstead for distribution to the needy during the cold winter months. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138662 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138662 Revised Regents/Midterm Schedule http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138661 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138661 Engineering All-Stars The Engineering Applications class attended their second qualifying VEX Robotics competition on Saturday January 24th. Three teams from Malverne High School competed against 25 others from 17 districts. All three of the teams from Malverne made it into these elimination rounds. Team 9785C, which consists of Gianna Casini-Lendino, Jake Dunlevy and Jose Sandoval, made it to the semifinals. Team 9785 and Team 9785B made it to the finals. Ultimately team 9785B, Jonathan Ebron Youssef Elgabri, Yami Uter and Leo Ginsberg won the competition. Team 9785, Robert Bach, Brian Roman and Chris Bowerbank also received the Design Award from the judges for having the best robot design. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138660 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138660 Important Weather Notice Due to the weather, all schools will be dismissing one hour early today and all afternoon and evening activities are cancelled. Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27th, and there will be no busing tomorrow for private, parochial and handicap students. Thank you and please be safe. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138659 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138659 MLK Celebration – Video & Photos http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138752 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138752 Shane Hanley is a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermedite School Shane Hanley is a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermedite School. He is kind and caring and is always willing to help a student in need; for this, he is known as a ‘team player’ and a ‘great friend.’ Shane also participates in Continental Math and the Leadership Program, and has been on the honor roll for every marking period since third-grade. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138753 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138753 Save the Date - Family Math Day March 21, 2015 FAMILY MATH DAY A Conference for Parents & Children March 21, 2015 Stratford Road School, Plainview, NY 11803 Click Here for Instructions and Registration Form Bethpage UFSD East Meadow UFSD East Rockaway UFSD East Williston UFSD Farmingdale UFSD Freeport UFSD Malverne UFSD Massapequa UFSD Merrick UFSD Mineola UFSD Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD Presented by Nassau County Mathematics Teachers' Association and Nassau County Association of Mathematics Supervisors with the support of the Sponsoring Districts http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138751 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138751 Calling All Paws The student council at MWD has been collecting goods for a local non-profit organization, called Fur Babies Rescue. Under the direction of advisor Marguerite Robles, the council members are holding a pet supply drive at the school through Jan. 30. Suggested goods to donate include: dry dog food, old towels/blankets, dog beds and toys, crates, collars or leashes, gift cards, etc. Pictured is first-grade teacher Terri Patton, with one of her most recent foster puppies, and members of the student council. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138746 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138746 Relay for Life 2015 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138750 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138750 Board Recognition Many students, and even staff members, were honored at the Jan. 13 Board of Education meeting. Included in the recognition were the Boys and Girls Soccer Teams, the Volleyball team and the Tennis team all for being Scholar-Athlete teams this fall; All-Eastern Honors Mixed Chorus students; and two teachers who have received National Board Certification. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138748 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138748 MLK Celebration 7pm Friday — See Video Click here to watch the video http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138747 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138747 Presentation: Operations Update http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138749 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138749 iMalverne Presentation from the Board of Education Meeting http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138745 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 03:00:00 GMT false138745 Experiments in Action In conjunction with Davison Avenue’s third-grade curriculum, students had the opportunity to dissect sterilized owl pellets courtesy of the T. Roosevelt Sanctuary. The experiment allowed students to discover what owls eat by comparing what they dissected against a chart of the bones of the prey animals that owls typically feed on. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138743 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138743 iMalverne Parent Academy On January 8th, our much anticipated parent Academy titled iMalverne was held in the HTH auditorium. After opening remarks from our Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Rose Ricca, parents and community members were given the opportunity to experience how technology is being incorporated in the classrooms through the use of iPads, apps, and engaging websites. Wearing their iMalverne blue shirts, teachers from each of our four buildings took the audience on a hands-on journey of some of the applications and tools that our faculty and students use every day. All participants were given a school iPad to use during the presentation, and were treated to some delicious and much needed hot coffee and cake on this cold night. Check out Twitter for more pictures #iMalverne #letstalktech #parentacademy. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138744 Fri, 09 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138744 Brandon Arroyo is a first-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School For the past two years, he has been an active member of Downing’s Student Council. He also plays defensive tackle for the Malverne Wildcats and likes to break dance. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138742 Thu, 08 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138742 Upcoming Parent University The Malverne UFSD invites you to a parent academy on January 8th 2015 at 7pm in the HTH auditorium. Join us for some coffee and cake as we discuss technology and explore the applications and devices that our students are using in the classrooms every day. Hear about our technology based programs and experience what it’s like to be a Malverne student in the 21st century. Education is evolving fast and it’s crucial that we all keep up to speed. Let’s talk tech. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138652 Thu, 08 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138652 Saturday Pre-K Program Registration Info http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138741 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 15:00:00 GMT false138741 Model UN Seventeen students from Malverne High School’s Model UN Club recently participated in the December Model United Nationals Conference, which consisted of more than ten schools and more than 350 students. Each “delegate” was given a country and then had to emulate the United Nations, working together to solve world problems in a variety of different conferences. Congratulations to Jewell Stewart, who was one of only three students in his conference to earn the designation of “Honorable Delegate.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138738 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 13:00:00 GMT false138738 MHS Student James Phillips featured in Newsday Click here to read the article. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138739 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138739 Science Sanctuary Third-grade students at Davison Avenue were visited by the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary. Presented by Julie Nelsen, the program was about Animal Adaptation and coordinated with the science curriculum. While walking around to show each animal, Ms. Nelsen spoke about the different adaptations and even let the students witness a turtle race. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138740 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT false138740 World Holidays Prior to the holiday break, kindergarten students at Downing were studying holidays around the world. Pictured are students celebrating Sweden’s St. Lucia Day, where they made crowns and had Lucia buns as a snack. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138736 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:00:00 GMT false138736 Honors Ensemble Two students from Malverne High School have been selected to perform in the 2015 NAfME All-Eastern Honors Ensembles. Tenor Conrad Stewart and alto Jordan Tyson were two of only 350 students in the eastern region of the United States who were chosen to perform in the mixed chorus group for the ensemble that will perform in April. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138657 Tue, 30 Dec 2014 13:00:00 GMT false138657 Ayeisha Lawrence is a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School She is cooperative, always prepared and works well with others. Ayeisha is always contributing to classroom discussions and produces excellent work. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138737 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138737 Davison Avenue's 2014-2015 1st Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138733 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138733 Maurice W. Downing's 2014-2015 1st Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138734 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138734 Songs of the Season Prior to the holiday break, the MHS Carolers and Brass Band visited Davison to sing carols. Members of the Davison Avenue Leadership Squad, which is comprised of fifth-grade students, joined in to perform “Deck the Halls.” The group visited various areas of the school so that all the students could enjoy some sounds of the season. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138735 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138735 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138732 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138732 Mitten Tree Students and staff at Davison Avenue have been making the season warmer for others by hosting a mitten tree drive throughout December. More than 50 hats, gloves and scarves have been donated and are being displayed on a “tree” until being delivered to the organization prior to the holiday recess. The drive was hosted by the school’s Special Forces. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138655 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138655 Reigning Robotics Three Malverne High School teams competed at the Schreiber ViKings VRC Invitational, a VEX Robotics Competition, in December. Each of the three teams placed — one in the quarter finals, one in the semifinals, and the third (Team 9785) making it to the final round and qualifying for the state championship. Team 9785 received the Tournament Finalists (VRC/VEXU) Award at the Schreiber ViKings VRC Invitational. This designation qualifies them to register for the Southern NY State Championship, as well as the Northern NY State Championship competitions. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138730 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:00:00 GMT false138730 Gingerbread Houses To celebrate the holiday season, Marlene Mark’s fourth and fifth graders at Davison Avenue made gingerbread houses. Students used traditional supplies such as graham crackers, icing and candy canes to bring their creations to life. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138729 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:00:00 GMT false138729 Adrian Ortega is an eleventh-grade student at Malverne High School Adrian Ortega is an eleventh-grade student at Malverne High School. He has been the driving force in creating a Coding Club at the school and has assisted in the planning of activities for the Student Response Club, which is helping to promote responsible Digital Citenzenship. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138731 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138731 Toy Drive Donations Student council members at MWD are spreading holiday cheer this season by donating to a toy drive hosted by Sen. Dean Skelos. During the toy drive, which ran for several weeks at the school, students collected three large sacks of new, unused toys to benefit those in the surrounding communities. Sen. Skelos visited the students on Dec. 17 to pick up the donations and speak about the importance of their generous acts. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138728 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138728 2014-15 Fall Season Scholar-Athletes http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138727 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138727 2014-15 Fall Season Scholar-Athletes http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138658 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138658 Humanitarian Award Recipients Following a tradition spanning more than a quarter of a century, students from all four of the district’s schools will participate in a celebration on Friday, Jan. 16 to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The 29th annual celebration will feature two honorees, on whom will be bestowed the district’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award. This year’s honorees are community advocate Phyllis Tinsley and Assistant Superintendent Rose Linda Ricca. Tinsley has been a member of the Queens Alumni Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for more than 30 years, the NAACP of Lakeview and the Order of the Eastern Stars. She is also a Girl Scout leader for all Lakeview troops and president of the board of the Malverne After-School Center. Within the district itself, Tinsley serves as a member of the Supervisory Council, Booster Club, marching band and Parent Teacher Association. Her motto is: “If I can make a difference in someone’s life, I’m going to do just that.” She resides in Lakeview with her husband, W.P. Lawrence, and their three daughters. A 27-year educator and advocate for children in the Malverne School District, Ricca began as a math teacher, became a chairperson, and currently serves as the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. She truly embodies what it means to be an educator and is always looking to make a difference in the lives of the students. During her tenure in the district, there have been profound improvements in all indicators of success, including SAT and Advanced Placement performance, as well as the advancement of the district’s technology initiative. Ricca is the recipient of the 2006 Town of Hempstead Pathfinder Award in Education and the 2001 Lakeview NAACP Educational Recognition Award. Both will be honored at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Howard T. Herber Middle School auditorium. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138656 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:00:00 GMT false138656 Hour of Code http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138654 Mon, 15 Dec 2014 13:00:00 GMT false138654 Gingerbread All the Way Second-grade students in Bridget Jelovcic’s class at MWD concluded a unit on design and tied together the spirit of the season by decorating gingerbread men. With a keen eye on design, the students used various treats to create their finished products. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138649 Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138649 Fall Scholar-AthleteTeams http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138653 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138653 Relay for Life Fundraiser 2015 The Malverne Community will be hosting its 5th annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life this May! The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing, intergenerational event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings. Please join with your families, friends, and neighbors as Malverne helps the American Cancer Society FINISH THE FIGHT against cancer! Join us on Friday May 1, 2015 from 5pm-11pm at the Malverne High School Track! Relay For Life is a community event that celebrates the lives of cancer survivors, remembers those we have lost & fights back against this disease! For more information please Click on This Link to visit our webpage. You can sign up for Relay For Life today: www.relayforlife.org/malverneny (registration is COMPLETELY FREE!) Hope to see you there! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138651 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138651 The Board of Education Meeting scheduled for tonight, December 9, 2014 has been cancelled. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138650 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138650 Serving the Community The Community Service Club at Howard T. Herber hosted its annual food drive. Students and staff came together to raise more than 1000 cans of food, which were donated to the Interfaith Nutrition Network in Hempstead. The I.N.N. was founded in 1983 and serves more than 5,000 people each week. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138646 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 13:00:00 GMT false138646 Cynthia Kartick is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School She is a very conscientious student and can usually be found enjoying a good book! Cynthia is always kind to her peers and her excellent behavior is a model for other students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138648 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138648 Malverne High School 2014-2015 1st Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138644 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138644 Howard T. Herber Middle School 2014-2015 1st Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138645 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138645 Art Club Excels The Art Club at MWD is in full swing. During the month of November, students learned about Claude Monet, a French artist who enjoyed painting scenes from nature. The students observed and examined his most famous works and emulated Claude Monet's beautiful pieces by creating their own using water color paints. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138643 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138643 Holiday Food Drive During this Thanksgiving season, members of the MWD Student Council sponsored a “Yes I CAN” food drive to benefit local families for the holiday. Students and teachers were asked to donate seasonal food items in order to create baskets that would enable families in need to truly celebrate a happy Thanksgiving. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138638 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:00:00 GMT false138638 Makaela Brennan is a kindergarten student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School Makaela Brennan is a kindergarten student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. She plays soccer on the Pink Hearts team outside of school. Makaela is an excellent athlete and team player. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138639 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:00:00 GMT false138639 National Certification Two teachers, one from MWD and one from DA, have received National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. This highly prestigious accomplishment has been bestowed upon reading specialist Donna Classie from MWD and special education teacher Marie Dalton from DA. National certification requires completion of a rigorous application process and is given only to highly distinguished professionals. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138641 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138641 Thanksgiving Show Ms.Tumminello's and Ms. Matthew's first-grade classes at Maurice W. Downing put on a special Thanksgiving performance for peers and parents under the guidance of music teacher Mrs. Wowk. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138642 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138642 Turkey Raffle Winner During the month of November, Davison Avenue’s Student Council held its annual Turkey Raffle. For a donation to the INN in Hempstead, students were given a raffle ticket for a chance to win a turkey with all the trimmings. Congratulations to this year’s lucky winner, fourth-grader Nalin Goonetilleke. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138640 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138640 Honored at BOE Mtg. At the Nov. 18 Board of Education meeting, several students were recognized for their accomplishments by Superintendent Dr. James Hunderfund and members of the Board. Congratulations to: All-State Chorus students; AP Scholars; and Hofstra University Essay Winner. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138637 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138637 Board of Education Extends Superintendent’s Contract Superintendent James Hunderfund, Ed.D is completing his eighth year at the helm of leadership for the Malverne School District. At the Nov. 18 Board of Education meeting, the trustees unanimously voted to extend Dr. Hunderfund’s contract for two additional years, taking him through June 30, 2017. “Dr. Hunderfund has brought stability and continual progress to our district,” Board President Josephine Bottitta said. “He has been earnest in fostering unity among the district’s communities while committed to working with the trustees to ensure continued stability, growth and progress.” Under Dr. Hunderfund’s leadership and vision, an academic resurgence began in the Malverne Schools. Notable academic achievements have included: a 500% increase in Advanced Placement enrollments; national recognition of Malverne High School as an AP School of Excellence; national ranking among the top 10% of U.S. high schools by The Washington Post and Newsweek; the creation of a gifted and talented program through charter membership in the Doshi STEM/Engineering program at BOCES; an increase in college acceptances for more than 90% of graduates and annual scholarships in excess of $5 million; successful annual budget votes; and the adoption of a districtwide character education program for K-12 students. Dr. Hunderfund was also instrumental in the reorganization of the educational structure so that all students would be integrated into a common learning experience from K-12. During his tenure, the community experienced its first successful bond passage in decades, which allowed for much-needed capital improvements, including additional classroom space at both elementary schools, a state-of-the-art athletic complex with a turf field, tennis and basketball courts, and a new soccer/lacrosse field at the high school. “I am grateful to the Malverne Board members who have given me this opportunity to continue our work together,” Dr. Hunderfund said. “This is a unique community with talented students, committed teachers and supportive parents who all come together to raise the bar of education. It has been a privilege to serve as superintendent here, and I am honored to be a part of the pride.” Added Bottitta, “The Malverne School District is a special and unique district that strives to embrace its diversity and provide a first-rate education to each of its students. I am confident that Dr. Hunderfund will continue to lead the way toward unity and excellence for our students and the district’s communities.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138634 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:30:00 GMT false138634 Districtwide Technology Highlights http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138635 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138635 Technology Presentation http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138636 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138636 Minahil Mudassar is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School Minahil Mudassar is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She volunteers as a tutor, is a member of the community service club, and is a lunchtime volunteer (for Relay for Life, 5k race, talent show, canned food drive). Minahil is also a member of the honor society and art club, and plays softball and soccer. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138632 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138632 First Annual Club Fair at HTH http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138633 Mon, 17 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138633 Parent Academy - January 8th @ 7:00 pm http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138631 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138631 Veterans Honored Third-grade students at Davison Avenue honored local veterans with a special choral and poetry presentation. Under the direction of music teacher Deanna Vitola, students sang a medley of patriotic favorites, including “Peace Be With You,” and “Yankee Doodle Song,” and the school’s Special Forces shared some original poetry on the importance of veterans. Local politicians and district administrators were also present to commemorate the day. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138630 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:00:00 GMT false138630 iPads Introduced Debra Pirro, technology specialist at Maurice W. Downing, has been integrating the use of iPads into her Computer Club. The students have been learning some of the basic iPad functions and are having fun in the process. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138627 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:00:00 GMT false138627 Diversity Essay Winner Junior Ashley Akaeze has won second prize in the Suburban Diversity High School Essay Contest. She was chosen based upon her essay on racial integration and is now eligible for a scholarship prize to be used at the college of her choice. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138628 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 13:00:00 GMT false138628 Money Goes Mobile Third and fourth graders from Davison Avenue received a lesson in financial planning. Ridgewood’s Mobile Bank parked outside the school and Branch Banking Officer Cathy Scibelli spoke with the students on what a mobile bank is and how it is used. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138625 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138625 Nick St. John is a senior at Malverne High School Nick St. John is a senior at Malverne High School. He has been named an AP Scholar of Distinction, which is granted to students who receive an average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and who score a 3 or higher on 5 or more of these exams. A remarkable feat to achieve prior to your senior year, Nick received a 5 on all of his AP exams last year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138629 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138629 Anti-Bullying Week The High School's Anti-Bullying Club has coordinated a series of events to take place during the school’s Anti-Bullying Week, which will be taking place from Nov. 17-Nov. 21. Events will include a “Random Acts of Kindness” day and a day when students can pledge that bullying and cyber buylling end with them. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138624 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:00:00 GMT false138624 Costumes for a Cause http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138626 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138626 Costumes on Parade at DA http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138623 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138623 October Peacemakers Each month, Maurice W. Downing honors students who have exhibited exemplary character and kindness towards others in a Peacemaker Assembly. October’s honorees were recognized in a ceremony that also featured songs about Red Ribbon Week. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138621 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138621 Fall Newsletter – Now Available! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138622 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138622 Seniors Say Goodbye The girls varsity volleyball team said goodbye to four seniors as they played their final home game at Malverne High School. Sydney Witowski, Kadeah Mott, Taiye Ajayi and Kehinde Ajayi will be missed greatly. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138620 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138620 Michael-Allen Clarke is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School Michael-Allen Clarke is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. He won first place in a Relay Race for his track team and is an exceptional student. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138619 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138619 Pumpkin Patch Third graders at Davison had the opportunity to visit the pumpkin patch. Students found their perfect pumpkin and brought it home to share with family and friends. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138618 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 13:00:00 GMT false138618 All Mixed Up Third through fifth graders at Davison Avenue celebrated their differences as part of Mix It Up Day. A national campaign launched by Teaching Tolerance over a decade ago, Mix It Up at Lunch Day encourages students to identify, question and cross social boundaries. Students came to school dressed “all mixed up” and were encouraged to swap their usual seats at lunch for another. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138617 Fri, 24 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138617 Homecoming http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138616 Mon, 20 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138616 Football Spirit Tour In the spirit of Malverne Pride and with the Homecoming parade and game coming up, select football players from the MHS Mules visited with students at Davison Avenue. The players brought artifacts and spoke to their younger counterparts about the world of football. Before leaving, they also signed autographs for some fans. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138615 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138615 HTH Open House - October 30, 2014 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138614 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138614 Spirit Week In anticipation of Homecoming on Saturday, everyone at the high school is celebrating spirit week. Join students and staff on Oct. 18 for the Homecoming fair at 11am, parade at 12 noon, and game at 2pm at the high school athletic complex. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138613 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 21:00:00 GMT false138613 Thank You BOE In honor of October as Board Recognition Month, each of the schools gave thanks to the Board of Education at the Oct. 14 meeting. Utilizing the district’s latest iPad technology, many of the schools created videos which they shared with the community and, dressed as chefs, students from HTH’s home economics classes presented everyone with homemade cupcakes. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138612 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138612 Henry Morales is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School Henry Morales is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He is a conscientious student who is always kind to others and is an excellent role model for his peers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138611 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138611 Supporting the Pink In support of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the girls volleyball teams will be selling, and wearing, pink tee-shirts. All proceeds from the shirts will be donated to the Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in October. Coached by Michael Pelan, the athletes will be donning the shirts at all home games this month. Show your support and join them at a game. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138726 Thu, 09 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138726 ‘Hosey' Helper Kindergarten students at Downing went on a walking trip to the fire station to learn about community helpers as part of their reading/social studies unit. As an added bonus, the students got to check out some of the fire equipment, sit in the trucks and use the hose. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138725 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138725 Seeing Stars As part of their new unit of study on the solar system, second graders in Mrs. Jelovcic's class at Downing created and designed their own constellation of stars. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138724 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138724 Apples for All In honor of the fall season, kindergarten students in Mrs. Susi's class at MWD have been reading a unit on apples and pumpkins. As a culminating activity, all of the kindergarten students followed instructions to make applesauce from scratch. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138723 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138723 Responsibly Rewarded Students who exhibited responsible behavior during the month of September at Davison Avenue earned attendance at a Responsible Behavior Reward Party. Those who were invited received one ticket good for a special treat, in addition to a DVD movie. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138722 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138722 Kathia Calderon is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. Kathia Calderon is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She goes above and beyond on both class and homework assignments, and contributes greatly to class discussions. Kathia demonstrates a level of maturity beyond her years and is actively involved in sports. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138721 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138721 Blue Star School For the fifth consecutive year, MHS has been named a Blue Star School by the W!SE organization, the company that runs the financial literacy program. This award is given to schools in which 75 percent or more of the students have proven to be financially literate. The financial literacy program at Malverne is taught by teachers Nick Moreno and Mike Whalen as part of the Economics course for seniors. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138720 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138720 Upcoming National College Fair Come to the Long Island National College Fair Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, October 5: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Parents and students participating in National College Fairs meet one-on-one with representatives from over 400 colleges and universities to discuss admission and financial aid opportunities at their respective institutions. Register before the fair to make the most of your time onsite and ensure that colleges can follow up with you. Upon arrival at the fair, pick up a map to find your best-fitting colleges. Counselors will be available onsite to help you determine the colleges that meet your requirements regarding major, location, and other areas of interest. For more information: http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/FallNCF/Pages/Long-Island.aspx http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138719 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138719 Concept of Community Second graders at MWD are having fun reviewing social studies concepts about ‘communities’. To test their skills in a fun way, they have been playing Jeopardy-style games to reinforce the key ideas. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138718 Wed, 24 Sep 2014 14:00:00 GMT false138718 AP Scholars Twenty-two Malverne High School students have been recognized by the College Board as AP Scholars due to their outstanding success on Advanced Placement exams. Students took AP exams in May 2014 after completing challenging college-level courses in the district in a variety of subjects. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on these exams. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138717 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138717 Presidential Proportions Davison teacher Marguerite Izzo was invited to meet the President of the United States at the White House, where he recognized the members of the 2014 National Teachers Hall of Fame. She received an escorted tour of the White House before the ceremony and then met President Obama. Mrs. Izzo is also a 2007 New York State Teacher of the Year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138716 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138716 DREAM Big HTH held its first Project DREAM meeting of the school year. Project DREAM is a districtwide initiative that promotes long term planning, celebrates student success and fosters a sense of teamwork among students and faculty. The teams consist of 10-12 students who meet once a month to discuss how they are doing in their classes and set short and long term personal goals. This year's theme is all about superheroes and the teams designed their superhero outfit, logo and super powers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138714 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138714 Amaya Clement is a student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School Amaya Clement is a student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. She was a winners of the school's Relay for Life art contest. She loves to exercise, walk her dog and play basketball with her brother, Jeremiah. Amaya hopes to join the girl scouts because she likes to raise money to help her community. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138715 Fri, 19 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138715 Constitution Day Students in Mrs. Robles’ class at MWD celebrated Constitution Day on Sept. 17. The students learned the importance of the historical document and then completed a short writing assignment on what it means and why it was written. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138712 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138712 Maurice W. Downing 2013-2014 4th Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138713 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138713 All-State Musicians Three high school choral students were selected for the 2014 NYSSMA All-State Mixed Chorus and Women’s Chorus. Bria Hydrick (alternate – alto), Conrad Stewart (tenor) and Jordan Tyson (alto) will represent Malverne High School in a choir of 300 of the best choral students from New York State. This is the most students the district has had selected for All-State choruses in the same year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138711 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138711 Saturday Pre-K Registration http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138710 Fri, 12 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138710 Malverne High School 2013-2014 4th Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138707 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138707 Davison Avenue 2013-2014 4th Quarter Honor Roll http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138708 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138708 2013-14 4th Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138709 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138709 5K Run Fundraiser Please join the Malverne Educational and Fitness Foundation's main fundraising event of the year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138469 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138469 Tenure Granted At the Sept. 9 meeting of the Board of Education Deanna Vitola, who has taught music at the elementary and middle schools, was recognized for receiving tenure in the district. Congratulations to Ms. Vitola on this accomplishment. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138470 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138470 BOE Statement Re: Facilities and Fields The school district’s physical assets – our facilities and fields – are owned by the residents of the Malverne Public Schools. These assets exist because of the financial support of our community, and they serve the interests of our residents. The Board has established policies for non-school district entities to use the fields and facilities. Generally speaking, these entities must demonstrate that at least 50% of their participating members reside in our school district. We are not in the business of the allowing access to our assets by a majority of non-district residents or individual organizations that have no affiliation with our community or do not serve the residents of our community. The Malverne Wildcats Youth Football Organization, which is not affiliated with the school district, has been granted permissions to use our fields since 2010. This organization has been using the MHS field #1, which has an artificial surface, all day on Sundays between September 1 and December 31. The Our Lady of Lourdes CYO soccer program is also not affiliated with the district. They, too, have requested and use fields in our district, though not the MHS field #1, which is the most desirable because of its artificial surface and stadium seating capacity. Since 2011, the CYO program has asked that it be given some time on the artificial surface field that is currently used all day on Sundays by the Wildcats. We recognize that this request has upset the Wildcats organization, yet we also recognize that the CYO program has a legitimate claim to also use what is inarguably the most coveted field environment in the district. Further, the CYO group is comprised primarily of residents of the Malverne School District and is a much larger program than the Wildcats program. The Board believes that no organization has the right to ‘claim’ any specific field. That is a decision made by our administrative team, and no outside organization can stand on any legal or ethical position to demand a specific field for use. Therefore, in the interest of fairness, our administration has worked hard to find a resolution. After comparing the Wildcats and CYO schedules, there are only 2 dates that conflict and we are working on a compromise which will include an alternative field with appropriate bleacher space and other accommodations for the Wildacts that their league requires. We appreciate that both the Wildcats and CYO programs bring value to our District’s children and are hopeful that the mutual willingness to compromise and resolve this matter, is in the best interest of our School District. We thank our administrative team for its extraordinary efforts and thoughtful approach to resolving this important matter. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138471 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138471 Student Volunteers Congratulations to the following students who received a special Community Service Award for volunteering at the Lynbrook Public Library this summer: Halle Akaeze - 12 hours; Soleil Carboni - 8 hours; Joseph Daly - 8 hours; Lucy Elvir - 14 hours; Molly Fisherman - 16 1/4 hours; Hannah Hardeo - 5 1/2 hours; and Kayla Sukhnanan - 11 3/4 hours. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138468 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138468 Catherine Walsh is a student at Howard T. Herber Middle School Catherine Walsh is a student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is an exemplary student who goes above and beyond in all her assignments. Catherine always studies hard, focuses, participates, and gets excellent grades. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138467 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138467 First Day Smiles http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138465 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138465 MHS Ranked Among Best in Nation Malverne High School has been ranked among the top in the nation. According to The Daily Beast, Malverne High School has once again made the list of “America’s Top High School’s for 2014.” This ranking had previously been done by Newsweek magazine and has now been taken over by The Daily Beast. It utilized six major indicators for consideration, which were culled from school surveys and weighed graduation and college acceptance rates most heavily. Out of the more than 1200 schools that applied, Malverne was ranked 552 in the nation, 62 in New York State and 30 on Long Island. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138466 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138466 Services for Demetrius Wilson Earlier this week, the Malverne community was saddened to learn of the loss of high school student Demetrius Wilson. Flags have been flying at half-mast in his honor and counselors have been available to students who need support. For those who wish to attend the services, it will be held at Zion Cathedral Church at 312 Grand Avenue in Freeport from 4-6 pm, with funeral services being held immediately following, on Sunday, Sept. 7. Burial will be 10 am Monday at Pinelawn Cemetery in Farmingdale. If you cannot make the services but wish to extend your condolences, you may send them to: The Wilson Family, 521 Lafayette Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. The Board of Education and administration extend their sincerest condolences to the family and friends. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138463 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138463 Special Notice: There is an Executive Only Session of the Board of Education tonight at 5:30pm to discuss legal matters. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138464 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138464 The Band Plays On Prior to the start of the school year, the “Pride of Malverne” Marching Band held its annual Band Camp and end of camp performance for parents, alumni, administration and community members. This year’s band, under direction of Glen Johnson and new assistant director Alyssa Rizzuto has increased to 120 students, grades 9-12. The camp is held to prepare students for the marching band competition season, which begins in early September. Malverne is hosting its 3rd Annual "Pursuit of Pride" Marching Band Competition on Sunday, Sept. 28th beginning at 12 noon http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138461 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138461 Celebrating Success of Students & Staff In addition to celebrating successes and rallying to raise the bar even higher for students (see the Total Success presentation under “announcements”), Superintendent’s Conference Day honored many staff members and teachers. Congratulations to the following individuals who were honored this year: Outstanding Support Staff Member Noreen Kelly Outstanding Staff Member Colleen Hickey Above and Beyond Award Bonne Paley Nancy Dean Diane Knepple 25-Years of Service Plaque Lloyd Hartley Evelyn Seaman Eileen Traslavina Matthew Rosen 30-Years of Service Plaque Marie Hanke James Bosworth Diana Covington-Vani http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138462 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138462 Luisa Perralta is an incoming senior at Malverne High School Luisa Perralta is an incoming senior at Malverne High School. Last year she excelled in her Spanish class and was a model student. She aspires to be a Spanish teacher. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138459 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138459 An Important Community Message Regarding Racial Discrimination Lawsuit A Message from the Board of Education In a recent ruling, Judge Spatt dismissed many of the claims filed against the district, which accused the district and officials of racial discrimination. In addition, the judge decided to dismiss claims of the existence of a hostile work environment and forced all three plaintiffs to have separate trials; both positive developments in this case. This is a huge victory for the district and we are pleased with the judge’s initial rulings. From the beginning, we felt that these claims had little or no foundation, which is supported by the judge’s decision. We are confident that the district will prevail on the remaining matters that the judge is allowing to proceed. The Malverne School District is committed to providing a professional and friendly work atmosphere for all our staff. The district does not have a practice of discrimination of any kind. We embrace our diverse school community and strive to maintain an environment that promotes tolerance, understanding and respect for all. As this is a legal matter, we cannot provide any further comment. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138460 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 01:30:00 GMT false138460 6th Grade Orientation http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138458 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138458 Door to Exploration Malverne High School was abuzz this summer with activity at the sixth annual Summer Science Camp. All graduating eighth graders of Howard T. Herber Middle School were given the opportunity to apply for this program, which was made possible through a grant program administered by Stony Brook University’s Center for Science and Math Education. A select group of 18 incoming freshmen who exhibited exceptional strength in science were chosen to participate in daily lab work that explored the worlds of microbiology, cell biology, forensics and genetic engineering. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138457 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138457 Tamara Goonetilleke is a student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School Tamara Goonetilleke is a student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. She is an outstanding student who has been on the high honor roll all year. Tamara was a member of the Literary Lions and Science Olympiad and has been featured as a Peacemaker of the Month. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138456 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138456 5K Run Tshirt Design Contest Click here for more information. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138455 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138455 Camp Read-A-Lot http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138454 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138454 Justin D’Andrea is a student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. Justin D’Andrea is a student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. He worked incredibly hard both in the Living Environment class and the Science Research class. Through hard work and perseverance, Justin pulled up his average tremendously over the course of the school year and submitted an impressive “Gift to the Environment” for the Pine Lake Preserve project. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138453 Mon, 04 Aug 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138453 Brian Barrett is a student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. Brian Barrett is a student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. He is a great artist and was a winner in the school's Relay for Life poster contest. The theme for the artwork was "When we walk together we are bigger than cancer!” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138452 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138452 Summer Newsletter – Now Available! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138450 Fri, 18 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138450 Grant Received At the July Board of Education meeting, Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper presented the district with a $50,000 grant. The grant was made possible through the children’s advocacy of Hazel “Scottie” Coads and will support the creation of co-curricular clubs and activities for all the district’s students next year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138451 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138451 Kyle Jackson was a senior at Malverne High School. Kyle Jackson was a senior at Malverne High School. He was the lead performer in the school’s play and ran the sound board for many school productions. Kyle's many talents earned him the honor of being voted “Best Musician” by his senior class peers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138449 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138449 Trustee Honored Board of Education trustee Josephine Bottitta, J.D, MSW, was honored by the American College of Health Care Administrators for her dedication to the health care industry. She was recognized with the President’s Award at the 18th annual ACHCA reception on June 12 in Great Neck. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138448 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138448 Congratulations Class of 2014 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138447 Mon, 30 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138447 Moving Up at HTH On June 24, Howard T. Herber hosted its annual Moving Up Ceremony. Pictured are some highlights from the program. Congratulations to all of the students on Learning Well, Staying Safe, Participating and Graduating! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138444 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138444 MWD Moving Up Second graders at Maurice W. Downing Primary School formally moved up in a ceremony at HTH’s auditorium on Wednesday, June 25. Congratulations to all students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138445 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138445 Davison Promotion Ceremony Fifth graders from Davison Avenue Intermediate School were officially declared as sixth graders in the school’s annual Promotion Ceremony on Wednesday, June 25. Congratulations to all students and their families. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138446 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138446 Davison's Marguerite Izzo on Fios1 Click here for more information http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138443 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138443 HTH Val & Sal Congratulations to Howard T. Herber Middle School’s Valedictorian Jason Thompson and Salutatorian Olivia Valentino. They will lead the way at the school’s Moving Up Ceremony on Tuesday, June 24. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138442 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138442 Leslie Figueroa-Guzman is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. Leslie Figueroa-Guzman is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. She has been a class Peacemaker and always practices RICE (respect, impulse control, compassion, and equity). Leslie is helpful to other students and is always considerate of others. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138441 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138441 Academic Excellence Honored At the June 10 Board of Education meeting, the following student achievement was recognized: video competition award winner, science award honorees, scholar athletes, athletic achievements, select choir recognition, Relay for Life Donation of $35,000, MEFF mini-grant presentations, eighth-grade valedictorian and salutatorian recognition, eighth-grade science research gift to the environment presentation and Class of 2014 academic leader awards. View the slideshow to see all the highlights. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138438 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138438 Academic Leaders http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138439 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138439 Climbing to New Heights Fourth and fifth grade students at Davison visited Island Rock to reinforce team building and physical fitness. The event also served as a nice culmination to the school year. Pictured are some highlights from the trip. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138440 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138440 Chanel Reid is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School She is new to our school, but has already embodied exemplary moral courage. Chanel takes positive risks, both in the classroom and in the hallway, which demonstrates the difference one student can make for not only themselves, but their peers and HTH. She is helpful, responsible, caring, and her smile is infectious. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138437 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138437 June 10 Board Mtg. is at HTH Aud. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138434 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138434 Senior Award Winners http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138436 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138436 HTH Open House,Tuesday, June 10th @ 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138435 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138435 Notable Music Scholarship Senior Megan Malone was presented with one of the top honors at the district's annual music awards evening. She received a $500 scholarship from the Class of 1956 in honor of former music directors Lewis Benzon and Walter Ehret. The scholarship is given to a student who plans to enter the field of music education. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138432 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138432 Successful Select Choir The 32-member select choir of Malverne High School traveled to Busch Gardens to compete in a festival from May 30 to June 1. Under the direction of Ken Zagare, the choir performed “Lullaby” by Daniel Elder and “John the Revelator” by Caldwell and Ivory. With a score of 94, the group placed first in the mixed chorus category, receiving a rating of “superior,” and took home the Esprit de Corps Award for professionalism, good character and their moving musical performance. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138433 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138433 Pinelake Preserve Science research students in Ginny DeLeo's class at Howard T. Herber held a special ribbon cutting for the completion of their cleanup and work at the Pinelake Preserve. Over the course of the year, each student completed a "gift" for the preserve – a bench or wildlife fact board, among others. On Saturday, May 31 the students unveiled the completed work with Board members and administrators present. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138431 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138431 Tyler Zimmerman is a senior at Malverne High School. Tyler Zimmerman is a senior at Malverne High School. He was captain of the varsity football team and a pitcher on the school's varsity baseball team. He is a model student in the top 20 of the Class of 2014 and is very active in school activities. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138430 Wed, 28 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138430 Celebrating Memorial Day First- and second-grade students at Maurice W. Downing gathered to commemorate Memorial Day through song at a special Peacemakers Assembly on Friday, May 23. In the presence of local veterans and parents, students sang patriotic songs and shared the meaning of Memorial Day. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138429 Tue, 27 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138429 Meet Our Top 20 1 Nia Pollard 2 Steven Gandolfo 3 Amelia Bennett 4 Suzanna Egan 5 Chenell McBean 6 Chigoziri Konkwo 7 Tiffany Nagasawa 8 Kelly Mejia 9 Erin Foley 10 Elizabeth Rojas 11 Sigourney Ann Hessic 12 Quiana Stowe 13 Jonathan Caban 14 Brandon Daley 15 Maria G 16 Nia Pierre 17 Tyler Zimmerman 18 John O'Reilly 19 Ulrick Mitton 20 Courtney Brown http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138428 Fri, 23 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138428 College Bulletin Board - Updated Check out our updated "College Bulletin Board". As the acceptance letters pour in, the board keeps filling up. Congratulations MHS class of 2014! Malverne UFSD is proud to announce that our seniors have been receiving their College acceptance letters in the mail. We have already been selected to attend 98 prestigious colleges and universities, and the letters keep coming in daily. Check out our "College Bulletin Board" to see where our MHS graduates of 2014 will be going. We will keep you posted as we add new schools to our board of acceptance. Congratulations to all those who have already been accepted! Adelphi University, Albright College, Alfred State (SUNY), Alfred University, Anna Maria College, Arcadia University, Baruch College (CUNY), Berkeley College, Binghamton University (SUNY), Boston University, Briarcliffe College, Brooklyn College (CUNY), Buffalo State (SUNY), City College (CUNY), Clark Atlanta University, Clark University, Cobleskill (SUNY), College of New Rochelle, College of St. Rose, Cornell University, Cortland (SUNY), Delhi (SUNY), Drexel University, Duke University, Farmingdale State College (SUNY), Fordham University, Gadsden State CC , Genesee Community College, Hampton University, Hartwick College, Hofstra University, Howard University, Hunter College (CUNY), Johns Hopkins University, Johnson & Wales University, Lehigh University, Lehman College, Liberty University, LIU -Brooklyn, LIU-Post, Loyola University Maryland, Manhattan College, Medgar Evers College (CUNY), Mercy College, Merrimack College, Molloy College, Monroe College, Monroe CC, Morrisville State College (SUNY), Mount St. Mary College, Nassau Community College, New York Institute of Technology, Nichols College, Northeastern University , New York University (NYU), NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering, Ohio State University, Old Westbury (SUNY), Oneonta (SUNY), Onondaga Community College, Oswego (SUNY), Pace University, Parsons The New School For Design, Penn State- University Park Campus, Point Park University, Purchase (SUNY), Queens College (CUNY), Quinnipiac University, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rowan University, Sienna College, Spelman College, St. Francis College, St. John's University, Stony Brook University (SUNY), Syracuse University, Temple University, Towson University, University at Albany (SUNY), University of Bridgeport, University of California- Santa Cruz, University of Connecticut, University of Hartford, University of Massachusetts - Amherst, University of New Haven, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, University of Rochester, University of Scranton, University of Virginia, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, Wagner College, Winston-Salem University, Wittenberg University , Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), York College (CUNY), York College of Pennsylvania http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138585 Fri, 23 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138585 Perfect Attendance Awards Students at Maurice W. Downing and Davison Avenue were honored by the Lakeview branch of the NAACP for perfect attendance during the 2013-14 school year. The awards were presented to eligible students by NAACP President Bea Bailey on May 19. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138427 Thu, 22 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138427 3rd Quarter High Achievers http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138425 Thu, 22 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138425 3rd Quarter High Achievers http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138426 Thu, 22 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138426 Visit the All New Guidance & Counseling Department Introducing the newly designed Malverne UFSD Guidance Department Website. Now you can stay updated on current Guidance information and find helpful tools and links to help you navigate through middle school, high school, and beyond. View the new page here http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139009 Fri, 16 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false139009 Board Recognition Recap At the May 13 Board of Education meeting, staff members were honored for awards they received from several different organizations. Awards included: Nassau County Math Teacher of the Year – Elementary; New York State Master Teacher; SBU 2014 Phi Delta Kappa Friend of Education; ACT-SO Award; Washington Post's 2014 Most Challenging HS; Receiving of Doctorate in Education; and a presentation of "My Gift to the Environment" by retiring teacher Ginny DeLeo. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139006 Thu, 15 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false139006 HTH Chopped Challenge As part of the school's annual Blue & Orange Competition, students participated in a new challenge based on the hit TV show "Chopped." http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139008 Thu, 15 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false139008 Juan Peralta is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School Juan Peralta is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He has been a class Peacemaker and can always be counted upon to practice RICE (respect, impulse control, compassion, and equity). Juan begins each day with a smile, is considerate of his peers, and is a model of good behavior. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139007 Thu, 15 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false139007 Malverne High School 2013-14 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139004 Mon, 12 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false139004 Howard T. Herber Middle School 2013-14 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139005 Mon, 12 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false139005 A Visit to The U.S. Dept Of Education This past week, Mrs. Marguerite Izzo, Teacher Hall of Fame Inductee and Assistant Superintendent Rose Linda Ricca were invited to Washington DC to meet with NEA officials and the United States Department of Education. "Although the trip was to endorse the National Teacher Hall of Fame, officials and policy makers sat down at the table to listen to us as we discussed the pros and cons of Common Core, Teacher evaluations, and State Testing", said Mrs. Ricca. It was agreed that the Common Core Standards are very good and they could provide a better path forward for each and every student. However the implementation in most states was done very poorly and the assessments are not being created nor used properly. As stated by the NEA President, Dennis Van Roekel, "If better teaching and learning is our goal, then policymakers need to implement educators' recommendations to get implementation on track." Talking with teachers and administrators is their first step in correcting the implementation of the CCLS. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139003 Tue, 06 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false139003 Silver Bullet Award Current Board of Education President Marguerite “Peg” O’Connor has been selected as a recipient of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association’s Silver Bullet Award. She was chosen for the award based upon her 36 years of school board service and a nomination letter from the Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund. Mrs. O’Connor was also the recipient of this year’s SCOPE Award for Meritorious Board of Education Member for Service.Mrs. O’Connor will be honored at the annual awards dinner on May 29 at the Woodbury Country Club. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138995 Mon, 05 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138995 College Representative Visiting MHS - Maritime College http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139002 Sun, 04 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false139002 MHS Black Studies/Multicultural Club - International Dinner Night http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139001 Thu, 01 May 2014 04:00:00 GMT false139001 Ethan Suarez is a student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School Ethan Suarez was one of the school's winners in its Relay for Life art contest. As a result of his efforts, he will be acting as a grand marshall in the relay for life parade. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138996 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138996 Video Challenge Winner James Phillips, a ninth-grade student at Malverne High School, placed first in New York State for his video submission to the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s national 2014 Teen Video Challenge. The video, titled “Reading Makes Your Imagination Shine,” came in first in the state among more than 20 submissions. He is also a part of the school’s Media Club. For his winning submission, James received $275 and the school library received $125. His videos, including the winning submission, can be viewed on his YouTube channel by searching “ClassicalDayDreamer.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138994 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138994 A True “Friend of Education” Meredyth Martini, Director of Special Education has been selected to receive the 2014 PDK at StonyBrook University Friends of Education Award. Each year, the Stony Brook University Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International hosts a " Friends of Education" Award Night to honor the commitment and effectiveness of outstanding educators, staff members, and community citizens throughout Nassau and Suffolk County. Mrs. Martini served as the school psychologist at Malverne High School for nine years, and in 2007, she took on the role of Director of Special Education for the district. She will be presented with this prestigious award at the StonyBrook Campus on June 13th. For more information about PDK@StonyBrook: http://www.stonybrook.edu/spd/pdk/friends_of_ed.html http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138992 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138992 Malverne High School's Most Improved Students - Third Quarter http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138993 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138993 Math Teacher of Year Christine Waverla, a math teacher at Howard T. Herber Middle School in Malverne, was named the 2014 Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Nassau County Mathematics Teachers Association. She will be honored by the NCMTA at a special ceremony on May 21. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138991 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138991 Black Studies / World Cultures Community Service Clubs - International Dinner http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138990 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138990 Carly Bottitta is a fourth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School She is kind and caring young lady who excels in school. During the holidays, Carly had the opportunity to perform in several performances of The Nutcracker as an angel. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138610 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138610 Earth Day In celebration of Earth Day, Ms. Mark’s class at Davison Avenue Intermediate School did a project surveying the endangered, threatened or extinct animals on every continent of the world. The theme for their project was “Save It or Lose It: Animals We Love, Conserve We Must.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138609 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138609 SEPTA Stays Safe On April 9th, the Malverne SEPTA hosted a unique event during their scheduled meeting. Detective John Venture and Detective Denis Browne of the Nassau County Police Department held a sign up session for R.E.A.C.H. The R.E.A.C.H. program which stands for "Return Every Adult and Child Home" is a safety initiative that keeps the photographs, contact information, medical background, and other pertinent details of registrants diagnosed with a cognitive disorder. If someone registered on the database gets reported as missing, the Nassau County Police Department can instantly send out all information to every precinct, squad, and patrol car. Malverne parents had the opportunity to bring their children to HTH to have their photo taken by the detectives and to register for the program. "I'm glad we were able to provide the registration right here in Malverne", said Meredyth Martini, Director of Special Education. "But, may our families never need to call upon their services". For more information about R.E.A.CH, please visit: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/countyexecutive/NewsRelease/2010/5-19-2010.html http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138608 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138608 Board Recognition Program At the April 8 meeting of the Board of Education, numerous students were recognized for their outstanding achievements. Honored students included College Poster Contest winners from HTH, All-County Artists, VRC Tournament participants from High School, Robotics Regional Champions, All-Conference Bowling team, the Boys Winter Track Team, the Boys Basketball team, and the Girls Varsity Basketball. Also honored was Marguerite Izzo, who received a plaque from the Board for being selected for induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138606 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138606 Kyle Richard is an eleventh grader at Malverne High School He is heavily involved in the school's peer mentoring program which helps incoming freshmen fulfill their academic and social potential. Kyle is an outstanding student who consistently exhibits respect and acceptance among his peers. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138607 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138607 Most Challenging High School Malverne High School has been ranked No. 102, up more than 10 spots from last year, in New York State on a list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools. This ranking puts the school in the top 6 percent nationally of the most challenging high schools in the United States. The Washington Post’s Jay Mathews has been ranking the most challenging public and private schools in the country for 16 years through an index formula that compares the number of Advanced Placement tests given at a school each year and the total number of seniors who graduated that same year. The list includes more than 2,025 public high schools nationwide. This is the second year that Malverne has been included on this prestigious list. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138605 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138605 Best Communities for Music Ed. For the second year in a row, the Malverne School District has been selected as one of the Best Communities for Music Education in America.This designation was given to only 376 districts nationwide by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation, which measured districts across curricular and programmatic criteria, as well as through public support of their music programs. Only the top-rated districts in the country were chosen. The district congratulates its entire music staff on this incredible honor. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138604 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138604 Regional Robotics Champs This past weekend the Malverne Robotics team competed with 49 other schools at the SPBLI Long Island First Robotics Regional Competition. The competition was tough, all the schools involved had just 6 weeks to build a robot to play this year's First Robotics game Aerial Assist. In this game teams needed to work together with other robots to throw large exercise balls into high and low goals gaining points each time they passed the ball to another robot on their alliance. Going into the quarter finals the Mechanical Mules were ranked ninth and became an alliance captain. Through the team's careful scouting they picked Team 329 from Patchogue Medford High School and Team 1156 from Brazil to be on their alliance. The three schools worked together to make it all the way to the final round. In order to win the Regional competition the alliance needed to win best out of three rounds. The Mechanical Mules and the rest of the blue alliance took a devastating loss in the first round with a final score of 88 to 63 but came back fighting in the second round to win 150-110. Not giving up the Mechanical Mules and their alliance members battled to the very end with a final score of 102-93, in favor of the blue alliance. For the first time ever the Malverne Robotics Team won the SPBLI Long Island Regional Championship. The Mechanical Mules can now move forward to compete at the national level in St. Louis on April 24th - 26th with schools from around the world. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138603 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138603 National Teachers Hall of Fame Marguerite Izzo, a fifth-grade teacher at Davison Avenue Intermediate School , is one of five in the nation who has been selected for induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. As an annual award given to those with more than 20 years of experience, she will participate in webinars, workshops and a speaker’s bureau, as well as represent and market the NTHF through public appearances and educational endeavors. The mission of the NTHF is to recognize and honor exceptional career teachers, encourage excellence in teaching, and preserve the rich heritage of the teaching profession in the United States. Mrs. Izzo’s announcement came as a surprise to her and the entire Davison school as they attended a Relay for Life pep rally on March 28. Check out the story as featured on Newsday: http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/long-island-now-1.1732330/lynbrook-teacher-surprised-with-happy-hall-of-fame-news-1.7536980 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138600 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 17:30:00 GMT false138600 The 4th Annual Relay for Life of Malverne Information The 4th Annual Relay for Life of Malverne will be May 2, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM on the MHS track. The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life is a unique celebration of life in honor and in memory of those lives who have been touched by cancer. Relay for Life involves teams of people who take turns walking or running around a track. A festive atmosphere prevails as team members camp out on the surrounding grounds for the duration of the event to enjoy music, food, fun, entertainment, and activities while building camaraderie with fellow teammates and participants. Money raised through team commitment fees and fundraising endeavors, help support American Cancer Society programs in research, education, advocacy and service - locally, statewide, and nationally. Our district goal is to raise more than $30,000. We are looking for several volunteers to be part of this magical event and to help make a difference in our community. Also, we are looking to form Relay for Life teams. A team could be any group of three or more. Some examples of teams could be: various sports teams, club members, Board of Education Members, The MTA Executive Board, peer mentors, departments, various staff member groups, teacher and class goups, PTA, other committee members, alumni, student or adult groups of friends/colleagues, families, church/temple groups, dance classes, etc. Participants can register online at www.relayfolife.org/malverneny. Cancer survivors who want to participate do not pay a registration fee and should call Sarah Sobel, Relay for Life Specialist at 631-300-3154 to register. We are looking to form a Team Development Committee and Team sub-committees. Some of the buildings already have sub-committees, appointed leaders and very committed individuals who have already started the magic. If you are interested in being part of one of these committees or have already established a committee, please inform me and please keep me abreast of what you are planning. This way, I will have a point person(s) to communicate important information and to provide you with the many important documents and flyers. Plus, I will be well-informed when I need to provide feedback to Spiro Colitis. To learn how to show your support in the fight against cancer, please join us for the KICK-OFF on March 31st from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the HTH Auditorium. Committee Meetings will take place at 3:30 PM in the HS library on the following dates: February 27, March 13, April 3. April 24. In advance, thank you for your commitment to the fight against cancer and to saving lives. I look forward to working with you all. Laura Pulitano Relay for Life Team Development Chairperson lpulitan@malverneschools.org 516-887-6449 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138602 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138602 Jack Obiol is a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School He has a wonderful sense of humor and is a member of the Weight Training and Community Service Clubs. He also enjoys kickboxing, Robotics, and playing both the piano and clarinet. Jack's kindness and compassion are truly inspiring and make him a wonderful person to be around. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138601 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138601 College Representative Visiting MHS - The Cooper Union THURSDAY, MARCH 27th 1:15pm SIGN UP IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138599 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138599 Battle of the Grades 2014 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138598 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138598 Important Notice From HTH Click here to view the announcement. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138597 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138597 Take Action: GEA Click here for more information. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138589 Mon, 17 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138589 Jamila Smith is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School She has been recognized as a class peacemaker and consistently demonstrates RICE (respect, impulse control, compassion and equity). Jamila can always be counted upon to complete her work and assist her peers with a smile! She has also been chosen as a Literary Lion and is on the school Honor Roll. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138595 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138595 The Drowsy Chaperone http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138596 Sun, 16 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138596 Davison Avenue 2013-14 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138591 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138591 Maurice W. Downing 2013-14 2nd Quarter High Achievers http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138592 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138592 Malverne Pride Newsletter - March 2014 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138593 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138593 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Nia Pollard and Steven Gandolfo have been named Malverne High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Class of 2014. “These are two truly outstanding individuals who are well-rounded athletes and exceptional students,” said Malverne High School Principal Dr. Vincent Romano. Nia, who has a weighted average of 99.29, intends to major in chemistry on a full academic scholarship at Howard University in the fall. Steven is undecided on where to attend college in the fall, but intends to major in mechanical electrical or mechanical aeronautical engineering. Congratulations to Nia and Steven, who were honored at the district’s March 11 meeting of the Board of Education. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138594 Tue, 11 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138594 Board Meeting Recap At the March 11 meeting, the Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Hunderfund recognized the following students: Geography Bee Winner at Davison Avenue, a published writer from the High School, and this year's Valedictorian Nia Pollard and Salutatorian Steven Gandolfo. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138590 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT false138590 Honoring Dr. Seuss In celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday and "Read Across America" week, students at Downing dressed up each day to represent a different Dr. Seuss book each day. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138588 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138588 Yasmin Senior is a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School An exemplary student who is new to our district, she is a wonderful addition to the HTH family. Yasmin has made High Honor Roll and is a member of both the Reading Club and Classics Rhythmix. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138587 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138587 Honoring Black History Month http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138586 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138586 MHS presents "The Drowsy Chaperone" The Malverne High School Thespian Society presents 'The Drowsy Chaperone", a delightful musical comedyscheduled to run on March 12th*, 14th*, and 15th*(*new dates) Forcast andticket information Use This Link or call 887-6400 ext. 4121 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138582 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138582 Malverne High School 2013-14 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138583 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138583 Howard T. Herber Middle School 2013-14 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138584 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138584 African American Read-in Chain In honor of Black History Month, Malverne High School students and staff took part in the National African American Read-in Chain. Library media specialist Catherine Brown and senior library clerk Pat Martinez invited students and adults to come to the school library to share selections of poetry or literature by African American authors, and to read historical pieces about the African American experience. Poetry readings included works by poets such as Langston Hughes, Lucy Terry and Henrietta Cordelia Ray. For their historical pieces, students were asked to focus on some lesser know figures in Black history. This year, the library added a visual arts component to the celebration, featuring works from the “Black West Portfolio” of artist Izell R. Glover. This is the sixth year that Malverne High School has participated in this full-day event, which is endorsed and supported by the National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association. Each person who read was asked to write his or her name in a log, which will be entered as part of the National African American Read-In Chain. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138580 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138580 Seeing Double Ayannah Ruffin, a seventh-grader at Howard T. Herber Middle School , is the face of Chavonne, a new doll from the Journey Girls collection available at Toys “R” Us. The doll company selected her to be the face of the new toy, which was released before Christmas. “The doll is always sold out,” said Ayannah, when asked how the response has been. The district congratulates Ayannah on the success of her doll. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138581 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138581 Veterans Exemption & Gold Star Parent Exemption http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138579 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138579 Students use Winter Olympics as Motivation Click here to view the article. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138578 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138578 Elizabeth Rojas is a twelfth-grade student at Malverne High School She has been volunteering time in the school's peer mentoring program to help incoming freshmen reach their full potential. Elizabeth is an exemplary student who thrives academically, exhibits outstanding character, and consistently treats her peers with acceptance and respect. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138577 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138577 Honoring the Community’s Heroes Student council members in grades K-2 at Downing Primary School held a special Hats Off to Heroes breakfast to honor role models to the district’s youngest students. Volunteer firemen, Department of Public Works employees and town and village personnel from Malverne, Lynbrook and Lakeview were all invited to attend this second annual event, which last year honored first responders to Superstorm Sandy. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138576 Tue, 18 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138576 Varsity for HTH Students Three young basketball players from Howard T. Herber Middle School have had a big impact on the girls varsity program at Malverne High School. Eighth-graders Diana Jean, Alexis Lake and Destiny Samuel were all called up to play on the varsity team this year, with impressive results. At a recent game against Valley Stream North, the trio contributed to their team’s 46-34 victory, with a combined 13 points and 22 rebounds. The team headed to the playoffs on Feb 15. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138575 Sun, 16 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138575 Annual Family Math Day Click Here forMore Information and Registration Forms http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138574 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138574 The 4th Annual Relay for Life of Malverne Information The 4th Annual Relay for Life of Malverne will be May 2, 2014 from 5:00pm to Midnight on the MHS track. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is a unique celebration of life in honor and in memory of those lives who have been touched by cancer. Relay for Life involves teams of people who take turns walking or running around a track. A festive atmosphere prevails as team members camp out on the surrounding grounds for the duration of the event to enjoy music, food, fun, entertainment, and activities while building camaraderie with fellow teammates and participants. Money raised through team commitment fees and fundraising endeavors, help support American Cancer Society programs in research, education, advocacy and service – locally, statewide, and nationally. Our district goal is to raise more than $30,000. We are looking for several volunteers to be part of this magical event and to help make a difference in our community. Also, we are looking to form Relay for Life teams. A team could be any group of three or more. Some examples of teams could be: the various sports teams, club members, PPS, SPED, subject area departments, chairpersons, secretaries, custodians, security guards, cafeteria staff, monitors, aides, Central Administrators, Board of Education Members, The MTA Executive Board, peer mentors, PTA leaders, other committee members, new teachers, alumni, student or adult groups of friends/colleagues, families, church/temple groups, dance classes, CYO sports teams, etc. Participants should register online www.relayforlife.org/malverneny. Registration will be set up in about one week. Cancer survivors who want to participate do not pay a registration fee and should call Sarah Sobel, Relay for Life Specialist at 631-300-3154 to register. We are looking to form a Team Development Committee and Team sub-committees. Some of the buildings already have sub-committees, appointed leaders and very committed individuals who have already started the magic. If you are interested in being part of one of these committees or have already established a committee, please inform me and please keep me abreast of what you are planning. This way, I will have a point person(s) to communicate important information and to provide you with the many important documents and flyers. Plus, I will be well-informed when I need to provide feedback to Spiro Colitis. To learn how to show your support in the fight against cancer, please join us for the KICK-OFF on March 20 at 4:00pm in the Malverne HS library. Committee Meetings will take place at 3:30 in the HS library on the following dates: February 27, March 13, April 3, April 24. In advance, thank for you commitment to the fight against cancer and to saving lives. I look forward to working with you all Laura Pulitano Relay for Life Team Development Chairperson lpulitan@malverneschools.org 516-887-6449 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138572 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138572 All-County Musicians Members of the band, chorus and orchestra in the district were selected as All-County musicians and performed under noted conductors at a music festival held at LIU Post’s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in January. The student-musicians were selected in recognition of their performances at the New York State School Music Association solo evaluation festivals held last spring. The district recognized the student-musicians at the Feb. 11 Board of Education meeting. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138573 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138573 Valentines for Veterans Hundreds of Valentines for Veterans were donated by students of the Howard T. Herber Middle School for the Town of Hempstead’s distribution to local veterans in hospitals and nursing homes. Councilman Darcy visited with the Herber students and accepted the cards on behalf of the veterans. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138571 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138571 Due to the extreme weather the Malverne Public Schools will be closed today. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138570 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138570 Board Member Honored by SCOPE It is with great honor that the district announces Board member Marguerite “Peg” O’Connor as the recipient of this year’s SCOPE Award for Meritorious Board of Education Member for Service. Since 1978, Mrs. O’Connor has been an active member of the Malverne community by serving on its Board of Education. Although she took a four-year hiatus from 1998-2002, her commitment to the schools has never faltered. Her three daughters, all graduates of the district, are now an accountant, a paralegal and a Spanish teacher.,Mrs. O’Connor will be honored with the award at SCOPE’s annual awards dinner on March 24. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138568 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138568 Aalyana Fowler is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School She does ballet outside of school and is an excellent ballerina. In school, Aalyana is an honor roll student, serving as a role-model for all in her class. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138569 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138569 Snow Days - Makeup Days The 3 snow days taken this year will be made up by converting May23, April 21, and April 11 to regular school days. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138567 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138567 Project DREAM Olympic Challenge By: Angie Luna Menjivar & Olivia Valentino (8th Grade) At Howard T. Herber Middle School in Malverne, setting a bright future for ourselves is one of our main goals. Last year, our faculty launched a new program to help us with this goal. It's called Project DREAM . We dedicate a period of our day, once a month, to Project Dream meetings. Each student is assigned to a team led by a DREAM coach (teacher). The teams have only 9 students, and we get to keep our teams from year to year. At our meetings we discuss our grades, we talk about areas we are having trouble with, we set goals, and we review ways we can do better in school. This year, in honor of the Winter Olympics, Project DREAM has been themed around the winter games. During each meeting we write about our "Medal Moments". These moments help us recognize what we did well and what we can still improve upon. Our Dream coaches are there to help us where we need it most and congratulate us on what we have accomplished. We love our monthly meetings, but this past Friday was a meeting like no other! On January 31st, our school was in full Olympic spirit! The whole school participated in a Project DREAM Olympic Challenge. We first met with our coaches to review the game rules. We then had 2 hours to travel throughout the entire building with our teams to complete 20 challenges, hosted by teachers in different classrooms. Each DREAM team had to work together to complete the tasks. After completing different tasks like cup stacking, math puzzles, identify the object, match the flag to the country, estimate the gum balls, library scavenger hunt, name that tune, and even Guitar Hero, we were given stickers on a task card to show what we completed. We then gathered together in the auditorium for a showdown of the top two Guitar Hero champions. We had a medal ceremony for the gold, silver, and bronze winning teams, and heard final words of encouragement from our building leaders. We hope that this is a tradition that will live on in Malverne. The event brought everyone's spirits up, and allowed the teams to work together like never before. We think it was a huge success, and who knows, maybe we will have a summer Olympic challenge at Howard T. Herber Middle School too! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138566 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138566 Engineering Applications http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138565 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138565 Project Dream Olympic Challenge Students at Howard T. Herber participated in the Project DREAM Olympic Challenge on Jan. 31. Project DREAM, which stands for Dreaming Real Expectations at Malverne, is a yearlong program that guides students on the path to fulfilling the school’s four main objectives: learn well, stay safe, participate and graduate. Building on the excitement of the 2014 Winter Olympics, this year’s Project DREAM program had an Olympic theme. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138821 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138821 Special Forces Interview Superintendent A select group of fourth-graders at Davison Avenue are chosen each year to head up the school’s Special Forces. These school leaders, who work under the direction of social worker Eileen Duffy, organize a host of community service and civic activities, including Red Ribbon Week. To exercise their civic duties, each year Special Forces members invite Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Hunderfund to visit to discuss issues that affect children in the district, offering thoughtful suggestions for improving their school. The district has adopted many of the ideas that past Special Forces agents have offered. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138819 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138819 Geography Bee The Davison Avenue Social Studies Club participated in the National Geographic Bee for students in grades four through eight. The winner of this year’s school bee was fifth-grader Shannon Lawless. Shannon completed a written examination which was submitted to the National Geographic Society to determine state competitors. Up to 100 of the top scorers on that test in each state will then be eligible for the state competition on April 4. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138820 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138820 Gianna Casini-Lendino is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School She absolutely goes above and beyond in every aspect of her life and constantly strives to be the absolute best that she can be. Gianna is currently enrolled in the Living Environment class, and takes advantage of the research class. She is a great student who always wants to learn. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138817 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138817 Poet Has Work Published Dennise Gregory, a ninth-grade student at Malverne High School, has had a piece of poetry selected for inclusion in “Creative Communications,” an international publication featuring the work of students. Dennise’s poem, “I Am Intelligent and Unique in My Own Way,” was selected from thousands of applicants. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138818 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138818 Special Education & The Core On the evening of January 23rd, many parents and teacher members of the Malverne SEPTA came out for a special presentation titled “Special Ed. & the Core”. Meredyth Martini, Director of Special Education and Rachel Gross, Special Education Teacher, led a rich discussion on how our special education students are working on achieving success within the Common Core. “Our teachers have always been masters at looking at an IEP goal and figuring out a systematic way of making sure that their student reaches that goal”, says Mrs. Martini. “Our Special education teachers are now taking that approach and applying it to Common Core.” Parents went home with a packet of resources, helpful tips, and a new way of looking at common core in the world of special education. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138815 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138815 Downing Celebrates MLK http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138814 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138814 Celebrating Creativity Three sixth-grade students at Howard T. Herber received certificates of recognition for their participation in a creative celebration. Joseph Aycock, Ashanti Eskarge and Eliza Lightner all submitted works on what they were most thankful for this year and sent it in to the Senate’s Thanksgiving Day Creative Celebration. Students were able to submit essays, poetry or works of art, which was included in their Thanksgiving Day Showcase. Congratulations to these three students for having their work selected for inclusion. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138812 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138812 All Schools Will Be Closed on Wed., Jan 22. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138813 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138813 Honoring Men of Peace Following a tradition spanning more than a quarter of a century, students from all four schools in the district invited their families to join them as they brought Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy to life in a celebration of song, dance and dramatic performances, whose theme was “Dare to Dream.” The 28th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, which took place on the evening of Jan. 17, featured a video presentation, followed by performances by high school soloists, MAC kindergartners, first- and second-graders, the fourth- and sixth-grade choruses, the Harmony Club, the high school mixed chorus and the high school dance group. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138810 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138810 Operation Gratitude During the months of January and February, Davison Avenue student council is supporting Operation Gratitude by writing letters to currently deployed service members and wounded warriors. So far, they have collected more than 200 letters. According to a representative from Operation Gratitude, out of all the items they receive, service members cherish letters of appreciation the most. Pictured are members of the Davison Avenue Student Council with their co-advisers, Jeanine Greco and Barbara Kimball. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138811 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138811 Molly Matthaei, is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School She is an excellent student and always has something to add to classroom discussions. Molly is a member of the Student Council, the Gardening Club and Literary Lions. She is always willing to help other students and recently helped in welcoming a new student to her class. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138809 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138809 Patch Video - Broadway Star Mentors Malverne's In the Heights Cast Click here to watch the video. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138999 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138999 Malverne HS Alumnus Donates Stained Glass Artwork Click here to read the article. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=139000 Wed, 15 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false139000 Transportation Applications Due April 1, 2014 April 1 is the deadline by which the district must receive all bus transportation applications for district students attending nonpublic schools for the 2014-2015 school year. Please be advised that new applications must be submitted even if you are currently receiving transportation services. Transportation shall be provided for all students attending kindergarten through grade 8 who live more than two (2) miles from the school they legally attend, and for all students attending grades 9-12 who live more than three (3) miles from the school which they legally attend, and shall be provided for each student up to a distance of fifteen (15) miles. Applications for bus transportation are available in the office of the Assistant Superintendent for District Operations, located at 301 Wicks Lane. Applications are also available on the district website: http://www.malverneschools.org/programs_and_services/transportation, under the Programs & Services tab. For additional information regarding transportation for nonpublic school students living within the district, please contact the Transportation Office at 516-887-6408. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138806 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138806 Board Recognition Program Each month, the Board of Education recognizes exemplary students or staff. Check out who was honored at the Jan. 14 Board of Education meeting! Listed in order of the photos: Varsity Football Team was honored for receiving the Best Turnaround Award; the Girls Varsity Soccer Team was recognized as a Scholar-Athlete Team; the Volleyball Team was recognized for being a Scholar-Athlete Team; the Girls Tennis Team were honored as a Scholar-Athlete team and for being conference champions; the Middle School Cheerleading Squad was honored for being a Scholar-Athlete Team; two Maurice W. Downing teachers were recognized for receiving National Board Certification. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138807 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138807 Parent Academy - Common Core & College and Career Readiness http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138808 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138808 Fall Scholar Athlete Boards http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138804 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138804 Parent Academy Information Click here for more Information http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138805 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138805 Upcoming Registration for Saturday Pre-K Program The Malverne Union Free School District is announcing a Saturday morning program for preschool children with a focus on language improvement, cognitive growth and social development. Instructed by certified elementary teachers, children who were 3 or 4 years of age by Dec. 1, 2013 and who are toilet trained are eligible to participate in the program. The program is free for interested Malverne School District residents and will be held at the Maurice W. Downing Primary School (55 Lindner Place, Malverne) from 9-11 a.m. on the following seven Saturdays: Feb. 1 and 8, and March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Registration for the program will take place in the main lobby of the Maurice W. Downing Primary School on Saturday, Jan. 18 and Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; and on Wednesday, Jan. 29 and Thursday, Jan. 30 from 3:15-5:15 p.m. In order to register, you must bring the following documents: driver’s license, mortgage papers/deed (lease agreement with notarized affidavit, if you rent), current utility bill, school tax receipt, updated immunization papers and the child’s original birth certificate. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138803 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138803 James Hannafin is a senior at Malverne High School James Hannafin is a senior at Malverne High School. He volunteers his time in the peer mentoring program, which helps incoming freshmen fulfill their potential both academically and socially. Throughout his high school career, James has demonstrated outstanding character and excellence in both the classroom and the community. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138802 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138802 Parent Academy Flyer http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138801 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138801 Friendship Games have been cancelled for tomorrow. Based on the weather, all activities will be cancelled tomorrow as well. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138423 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138423 All after school activities are cancelled today, January 2nd and all schools will be closed Friday, January 3rd due to the snow storm. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138424 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT false138424 A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138420 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138420 Michael Martin is a seventh-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School He consistently demonstrates the dedication that it takes to be successful in school. His homework is always on time and complete, his participation in class is exemplary and the consideration he gives his classmates demonstrates his patience and perseverance. Michael was an active participant in his Dream team and is dedicated to giving his best. This year he will be participating in the HTH Musical, Stars on Broadway. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138422 Thu, 19 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138422 Mitten Tree Students and staff at Maurice W. Downing Primary School have been making the season warmer for others by hosting a mitten tree drive throughout December to benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters. To date, approximately 50 hats, gloves and scarves have been donated and were displayed on a “tree” prior to being delivered to the organization. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138421 Wed, 18 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138421 Student Council Donates to Toy Drive Student council members at Maurice W. Downing Primary School are spreading holiday cheer this season by donating to a toy drive hosted by Sen. Dean Skelos. During the toy drive, which ran for several weeks at the school, students collected three large sacks of new, unused toys to benefit those in the surrounding communities. Sen. Skelos visited the students on Dec. 18 to pick up the donations and speak about the importance of their generous acts. During his stay, the senator answered questions from the children and a little “leadership forum” for the student council members. In return, students presented him with a community champion award for serving as a role model to the young leaders at Downing. “You are a person we admire for your generous spirit and caring for others,” Olivia, president of the student council, shared. “We consider you a hero to the children of Downing.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138419 Tue, 17 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138419 Malverne Pride Newsletter - Winter 2013 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138412 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138412 Maurice W. Downing 2013-14 1st Quarter High Achievers http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138413 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138413 Howard T. Herber Middle School 2013-14 1st Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138414 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138414 Malverne High School 2013-14 1st Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138415 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138415 Davison Avenue 2013-14 1st Quarter High Achievers http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138416 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138416 First Quarter Honor Roll Recipients http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138417 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138417 Hour of Code Fifth- and sixth-grade students in the district celebrated Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 9-13, by participating in an “hour of code.” Organized by fifth-grade math teacher Norma Carbone and computer science teacher Laura Forsyth, all fifth- and sixth-graders spent one hour learning about and engaging in computer coding. Coding, which is a set of directions for programming on a computer, has proven integral for teaching students basic problem-solving skills. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138418 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138418 As a result of the inclement weather, all after school and evening activities including the BOE Meeting, are CANCELLED today, Tuesday, December 10th http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138411 Mon, 09 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138411 Farvens Ulysse is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. Farvens Ulysse is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School. He is a strong academic student and a pleasure to have in class. Farvens always practices RICE (respect, impulse control, compassion, and equity) and is a fine role model for his fellow students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138410 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138410 MHS Talent Show http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138997 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138997 MHS Honor Roll Celebration http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138998 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138998 Celebration of Success On the evening of Nov. 26, Malverne High School held an honor roll celebration and dedication of its Valedictorian Wall of Honor at the auditorium of Howard T. Herber Middle School. More than 200 students were recognized for their academic achievements thus far in the school year. In his opening statements, Malverne High School Principal Dr. Vincent Romano recognized the large population of students being honored at the evening's ceremony. “I am pleased to be the principal of the school in which 50 percent of its student body is on the honor roll,” he said. Dr. Romano also discussed the unveiling of the Valedictorian Wall of Honor, which will not only recognize students who have received the highest honor of valedictorian, but also help encourage current and future students. “The plaques will serve to inspire all of our students for generations to come to achieve their full potential.” Following the ceremony, students, parents and other guests continued the celebration in the cafeteria, where refreshments were served. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138409 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138409 Food Drive During this Thanksgiving season, members of the Maurice W. Downing Primary School Student Council sponsored a food drive to benefit local families for the holiday. Students and teachers were asked to donate seasonal food items in order to create baskets that would enable families to truly celebrate a happy Thanksgiving. In addition to the donated food, each family received a gift certificate to a local food store in order to purchase a turkey. Pictured are members of the student council with school social worker Jamie Carter-Jorif, who helped coordinate the drive. Student council adviser Marguerite Robles also assisted with the drive. In total, 20 baskets were delivered to families prior to Thanksgiving. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138408 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138408 Andrew Washington is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School He is an active member of the Strength & Conditioning Club, Community Service Club and Athletes Assisting Athletes. He has taken on a leadership role in each club and goes above and beyond when tutoring a peer, participating in a community service project, or leading an exercise in the weight room. Andrew's commitment to these clubs is truly exemplary. In addition, he is seen as highly respectful to everyone, including his peers, coaches, teachers and administrators. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138406 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138406 Educator of Distinction Tim Young, a business teacher at Malverne High School, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars. He was nominated for the award by his former student, Elizabeth Rojas, for serving as a role model to students and for his outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the classroom. Mr. Young received notification of the honor in November with a letter and certificate from the society. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138407 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138407 HTH Middle School "Stars on Broadway" Preview HTH Middle School Presents "Stars on Broadway" Monday, November 25th @ 7:00 p.m. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138405 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138405 New Teacher Award at STANYS Shannon Kelly, a science teacher at Malverne High School and new member of the Science Teachers Association of New York State, was awarded the organization’s Fellows New Teacher Conference Award. The award is given to a nominated second- through fifth-year teacher who has never attended the conference before and who would benefit from participation. Shannon was nominated by Howard T. Herber Middle School science teacher Donna Banek and is the only one in the State chosen for this honor. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138404 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138404 Davison Avenue Honors Vets Third-grade students at Davison Avenue honored local veterans with a special choral presentation and ceremony on Nov. 8. Under the direction of music teacher Deanna Vitola, students sang a medley of patriotic favorites, including “Sing a Song of Peace,” “This Is My Country” and “God Bless the USA.” “We started our annual Veterans Day celebration 19 years ago,” Davison Avenue Principal Edward Tallon said in his introduction. “It has always been a highlight on the calendar each year, and today, through their singing, our students help us to reflect on our veterans’ service to the nation.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138402 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138402 Students Selected for Scholarship Performance High school juniors Nick St. John, Conrad Stewart and Jordan Tyson have been selected to perform in Molloy College’s annual holiday show. This year’s presentation, titled “A Bing Crosby Christmas,” is a medley of Bing Crosby hits sung by his wife, Broadway professionals, and children and adults of all ages. The show will be performed at the Madison Theatre on Molloy’s campus on Saturday, Dec. 21 and will act as a fundraiser to benefit scholarships for Molloy students. Toy donations will also be accepted for local children in need. Jordan was selected for the musical following her participation in the Theatre Intensive program held at Molloy over the summer, where she heard about the performance and auditioned for inclusion. After her selection, the group was in need of more male teenagers. Based upon Jordan’s recommendation, Nick and Conrad joined the cast. The students are volunteering their time to participate in the performance, which will require more than 30 volunteer hours from October to December. Only about 20 elementary, middle and high school students from across Long Island are participating. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138403 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138403 SAT Initiative Presentation http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138401 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138401 Student Featured on NBC Fourth-grader Isaiah Forte has become a local celebrity at Davison Avenue Intermediate School, where he amazed his fellow students with a standout performance at the school’s annual talent show. But it was his love of horses and skill in the saddle that have made him a celebrity outside of school. In the spring of 2013, Isaiah began competing in the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities, where he proved to be a skilled rider. He went on to qualify for the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Aug. 26, where he took home third-, fourth- and sixth-place ribbons in the Leader/Sidewalker Division. Now Isaiah is about to become a national celebrity when “The Today Show” chronicles the story of his success on their “Hope to It” series on Nov. 12. Keep an eye out for his segment that day! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138399 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138399 Tobin Hillel is a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School Due to his intelligence and kindness, he was elected class president and student council representative. Never a day goes by when Tobin isn’t opening a door, picking up something that fell or helping a teacher or fellow student. He has a love for science and math and enjoys Origami. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138400 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138400 Click here for the video http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138398 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138398 Malverne Pride Newsletter - Fall 2013 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138397 Sun, 27 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138397 Malverne Marching Band Strives for Another Win This Year... http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138394 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138394 Ethan Brown is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School He is an outstanding student and phenomenal drum player. Ethan's talent makes music come alive and he hopes to perform in the marching band when he is older. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138393 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138393 Certificates of Teamwork Seventh- and eighth-grade members of the Howard T. Herber Middle School boys soccer team were awarded Certificates of Teamwork by Principal Steven Gilhuley, recognizing their kindness and good sportsmanship. The team, which recently accepted a special needs student for the first time, has openly welcomed the new player and members offer assistance to him at all times. “They have shown that they really all have such big hearts,” Coach Lisa Gress said of the team. “I’m so proud of each and every one of them for embracing this student and taking him in without question.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138395 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138395 Conference Champions For the first time in Malverne School District history, the girls varsity tennis team has been crowned as conference champions. Under the direction of coach Patrice Ward, the Malverne-East Rockaway team placed first in Conference IV for the 2013-14 school year. The district congratulates team co-captains Sigourney Hessic and Chenell McBean and members Faith Adeyeye, Sara Afzali, Amelia Bennett, Melanie Beurnier, Adwoa Boakye-Yiadom, Valencia Covington, Garrine Fenelon, Courtney Jackson, Sidra Khan, Aiza Mahmood, Briana McGovern, Tiffany Nagasawa, Ashley Pierre, Nia Pollard, Maia Robinson, Diana Sharkey, India Tutt and Roberta Williams. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138396 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138396 Guest Speaker at HTH Special guest speaker Howard Robertson, a retired warden from Rikers Island, spoke with sixth- through eighth-grade students at Howard T. Herber Middle School about his experiences living in Jamaica, Queens and as a warden. He endured great hardships growing up, including the murder of both of his parents and the death of his brothers and one sister as a result of drugs. His presentation is designed to provide students with the relevant information needed to make sound decisions when faced with negative peer pressure, bullying and substance abuse. The powerful presentation was part of the school’s Red Ribbon Week celebration. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138392 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138392 Tree Planted in Memory of Student A tree planting ceremony was held on Oct. 17 to celebrate the memory of Alexander Huertas, a student at the Davison Avenue Intermediate School who tragically passed away over the summer. With Davison Avenue families gathered around the tree in solidarity with the Huertas family, PTA president Toni Loccisano opened the ceremony with a poem titled “Young Life Cut Short.” Students gathered around the tree to complete the planting. The dirt that they shoveled around the tree was mixed with pixie dust, in reference to a quote from “Peter Pan” that said, “All it takes in faith and trust … and a little bit of pixie dust. Now, think of the happiest things. It’s the same as having wings.” Davison Avenue Principal Edward Tallon, who presided over the dedication, said, “So many people have come up to me to tell me what a special person Alex was. May this tree, which was planted in his memory, be a source of strength and hope and inspiration for us all.” http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138388 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138388 Malverne High School 2012-13 4th Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138389 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138389 Howard T. Herber Middle School 2012-13 4th Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138390 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138390 Red Ribbon Week To kick off Red Ribbon Week, the students and staff at Davison Avenue wore red clothing and donned red ribbons. Early on the first morning, everyone gathered to create a Circle of Strength and Health around the school to show unity in never allowing drugs or alcohol into their lives. Each day, students were asked to wear something different to honor a new red ribbon theme; for example, on Oct. 23, students were “too professional to do drugs” and came dressed in their most successful-looking attire. Teachers also incorporated Red Ribbon Week-themed lessons into their classroom activities. Pictured are members of the school’s Special Forces, who came up with ideas for each day of the week, made daily announcements with drug facts and helped decorate the school to commemorate the week. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138391 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138391 Malverne Establishing a Wall of Valedictorians The Malverne School District is hosting an event to recognize the achievement of its alumni by establishing a wall of valedictorians. Pictures of valedictorians from 1983 to the present will be displayed in the hallway opposite the main office in the high school in hopes of inspiring other students to join the fraternity of excellence attained by the district’s highest achievers. The event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the Howard T. Herber Middle School auditorium. The district is inviting all valedictorians from the past 30 years to attend. To confirm attendance, contact Phyllis Schoellig at 516-887-6420. The district has also invited current honor roll students to join in this celebration, and a select group of the district’s musically talented students will perform. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138386 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138386 Homecoming Victory for Malverne – See All the Photos Here Mules Pull off a 20-13 Win Against Valley Stream North “Olympic Dreams” was the theme of Malverne High School’s 2013 Homecoming on October 19—a theme that perfectly reflected the winning spirit of the day. A parade down Ocean Avenue, led by members of the Board of Education and district administration, marked the opening of the festivities. Floats representing all of the schools in the district depicted students’ Olympic hopes and dreams for the future. Homecoming King Jon Caban and Queen Erin Foley and their homecoming court waved to the fans lining the street. The high school and middle school marching bands, joined by the cheerleading squads from each school had everyone marching to the Malverne beat. Also joining the parade were the Malverne Girl Scout Troops 2561 and 2567, as well as members of the Malverne Wildcats youth football program. At the stadium, the Mules faced off against the Valley Stream North Spartans. The Select Choir, led by student conductor Chris Meacham sang a heartfelt rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” before the start of the game. Spirits were high as the loyal Malverne fans filled the stands to cheer their team on. It was an action packed game, with the Mules leading by 13-7 at the half. The second half got off to a dramatic start with Mules quarterback Aaron Hill running for a 60-yard touchdown just minutes into the quarter. Valley Stream scored their second touchdown late in the third quarter, but it was not enough to stave off the Mules, who defeated the Spartans with a final score at 20-13. The halftime festivities began with a ceremony honoring this year’s inductees to the Malverne High School Hall of Fame. The highlight of the halftime show was a precision performance by the Pride of Malverne Marching Band, who will be competing this year for their 11th state championship title. The varsity cheerleading team also put on a high-flying acrobatic act. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138387 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138387 New BioTech Lab http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138385 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138385 Stacey Pierresaint is an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School She exhibits enthusiasm, participation, and responsibility on a daily basis and acts as a positive role model for her classmates by showing respect and kindness to all. Stacey eloquently presents her thoughts and ideas in both verbal and written form and she will be participating in the HTH Musical, Stars on Broadway. She is also a member of the Newspaper Club and Strength and Conditioning Club. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138383 Sun, 13 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138383 MHS Hosts Open House – See the Presentation Here http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138384 Sun, 13 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138384 Notice Regarding Property Tax Increases MALVERNE UFSD #12 SCHOOL TAX INFORMATION Last May, the voters of Malverne approved a school budgetthat resulted ina tax levy increase of 3.66 percent, exactly the amount projected at the time of the budget vote. That means voters approved of a tax levy – the amount collected in total taxes – that was 3.66% higher than the previous year. Therefore, it is probably confusing and troubling to those homeowners whose tax bills have increased by more than 3.66%. Why? Because of changes in the Nassau County Assessment system. The County Assessor’s office has approved assessment reductions to the vast majority of tax appeals that have been made by homeowners. This practice forces the tax rate to increase to generate the amount of money required by the taxing entities. The chart below shows how the district’s tax rate is established by the calculations of the Nassau County Assessor. The column shaded in green is the responsibility of the district. The columns shaded in pink are the sole responsibility of the Nassau County Assessor. The column shaded in beige demonstrates the impact of the assessor's decisions on the tax burden for homeowners (Class 1). The column shaded in blue is the most important information, along with the assessed value of their property, that property taxpayers will really care about. How we get from the green to the blue is the responsibility of the county. The "Sticker Shock" factor (yellow) is the difference between the tax levy increase approved by the voters of the school district (green) and the tax rate change calculated by the county (blue). School District’sTax Levy Percent Change Assessed Value Percent Change Adj Base Proportion Percent Change Change in Class 1 Levy % due to ABP Tax Rate Percent Change “Sticker Shock” Factor Malverne 3.66% -2.76% -0.37% 3.27% 6.20% 2.54% Since the “2% tax cap” law has been established the Malverne school district has never exceeded its restricted tax levy increase despite the significant, double-digit increase for health insurance as well as state mandated expenses for both the Teachers Retirement System and Employees’ Retirement System. In fact, Malverne’s school budgets of the past two school years have produced the two lowest tax levy increases in the last 15 years, which were also BELOW the Nassau County average. In sum, although the voters of Malverne approved a 3.66% tax levy increase for this year, the revenue calculations by the county assessor’s office have resulted in a 6.20 % tax bill increase for the homeowner whose home did not change in value. If any homeowner has received a school tax bill with an increase greater than the increase in the tax levy proposed by their district, they need to contact the Assessor’s office to understand the specific factors that are relevant to the calculation of their current tax bill. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138382 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138382 A Gold-Medal Board In honor of October as Board Recognition Month, each of the schools in the Malverne Union Free School District gave thanks to the Board of Education at the Oct. 8 meeting. First-graders from Maurice W. Downing Primary School sang an alphabet song on what the Board means to them, while Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s Special Forces delivered artwork and sang a brief song of thanks to the tune of “This Little Light of Mine.” Set to the theme of “The Olympic Dream,” students at Howard T. Herber Middle School read a poem to the Board and distributed gold medals of gratitude to each member. Senior Jordan Tyson closed the recognition portion of the evening with a special rendition of West Side Story’s “I Have Love.” In addition, T-shirts were distributed to the Board members in honor of a donation made in their names to support the fight against breast cancer. Pictured are some highlights from the student presentations to the Board. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138381 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138381 AP Scholars Over the past few years, Malverne High School has made tremendous progress towards its fundamental mission of preparing its graduates to be college and career ready. The district’s push to expand both access and opportunity for students to take college-level courses in high school is aimed at helping more students succeed after high school. As a result of the combined efforts of the students and their teachers, a total of 25 students in Malverne High School’s Classes of 2013 and 2014 have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement examinations administered by the College Board. AP Scholar with Distinction: (Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.) Ashanti Graham Jessica Mele Brianna Michael Kim-Lin Ramsawak Sheniqua Young AP Scholar with Honor Award: (Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.) Anthony Austin Amelia Bennett Zachary Borodin Chigoziri Konkwo Christina Penna Nia Pollard Amanda Witowski AP Scholar Award: (Granted to students who received scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams.) Carla Cera Adam Ciccarello Brandon Daley Suzanna Egan Danielle Fitzpatrick Samantha Henry Ugoma Konkwo Alexa Limes Ulrick Mitton John O’Reilly Nia Pierre Elisabeth Shishko Kiara Swittenberg http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138380 Sun, 06 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138380 Malverne High School Open House - October 9th at 7 p.m. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138866 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138866 Isaiah Forte is a student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School Isaiah Forte has a great sense of humor and a passion for music. Isaiah also recently competed in the Hampton Classic Horse Show and received three ribbons for his stellar performance. He began horseback riding at Horseability in Westbury last fall and quickly developed a love for horses and riding as a whole. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138865 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138865 Tri-Community 5K Run/Walk for Education The Malverne Educational and Fitness foundation invites you to the 9th annual Tri-Community 5K Run/Walk for Education on Sunday October 6th -Rain or Shine.Location is atMalverne High School for parking, day-of-race registration, packetpickup, youth run (8:30am) and 5K finish line. The 5K starting linewill beat Howard T. Herber Middle School at 9:00am. Early Registration form and event information can be obtained by clicking on this link For Directions, Course Map, and latest updates visit Malvernerun.org http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138863 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138863 Student Gymnast is Best in State Hope Matthews, an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School who practices gymnastics outside the district, was recently crowned No. 1 in New York State and No. 55 in the country for Level 7 gymnastics. A gymnast since the age of 5, she practices bar, beam, floor and vault at the Farmingdale Gymnastics Academy. In order to qualify for states, Hope had to score at least 32 out of 40 points across all four disciplines at the Manhattan Classic this past winter. At Howard T. Herber, Hope is a member of the soccer and lacrosse teams. Her mother, Lisa Bell-Matthews, is a teacher at her school. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138864 Sun, 22 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138864 Alexis Murry has achieved high honor roll status for each semester at Howard T. Herber Middle School. Since seventh grade, she has been in all honors/accelerated classes and is a true leader and role-model for her peers. Alexis has been a member of the National Junior Honor Society, has served as student ambassador for Career Day and has participated in Community Service Club, Newspaper Club, Middle School Musical and basketball. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138862 Tue, 17 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138862 Performing at National Convention Jordan Tyson and Bria Hydrick, two student-musicians from Malverne High School, were chosen to perform at the American Choral Director’s Association Eastern Division Conference in Baltimore. Students auditioned for a spot in the conference by submitting a digital recording to the association in June 2013.This is the second time Malverne School District has had students selected for this prestigious ensemble. Teacher Kenneth Zagare was chosen for the adult edition of the ensemble on their selection. This year they are all performing as part of the Chinese Repertoire Ensemble and will be performing the piece in Chinese. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138860 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138860 ‘Blue Star’ for Financial Literacy For the fourth consecutive year, Malverne High School has been named a Blue Star School by the W!SE organization, the company that runs the financial literacy program . This award is given to schools in which 75 percent or more of the students in the financial literacy program have proven to be financially literate via the financial literacy exam.The Blue Star School banner, which will hang in the school’s main lobby, will be presented to the district during the MoneyPower Conference in New York City in November. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138861 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138861 Elementary 4th Quarter High Achievers http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138855 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138855 Elementary 4th Quarter High Achievers http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138856 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138856 All-State Musicians Two student-musicians will be representing the district’s music department at this year’s New York State School Music Association Winter Conference. Jordan Tyson and Suzanna Egan were chosen as top vocal musicians based on their perfect scores during All-State auditions last spring. Fellow musician Conrad Stewart achieved alternate status for the conference. The festival, which will be held in December, will feature high school student-musicians from throughout New York State. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138857 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138857 Summer Program Highlights http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138858 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138858 Upcoming Registration for Saturday Pre-K Program The district is announcing a Saturday morning program for preschool children with a focus on language improvement, cognitive growth and social development. Instructed by certified elementary teachers, children who were 3 or 4 years of age by Dec. 1, 2012 and who are toilet trained are eligible to participate in the program. The program is free for interested Malverne School District residents and will be held at the Maurice W. Downing Primary School (55 Lindner Place, Malverne) from 9-11 a.m. on the following seven Saturdays: Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Nov. 2, 9 and 16. Registration for the program will take place in the main lobby of the Maurice W. Downing Primary School on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; and on Wednesday, Oct. 2 and Thursday, Oct. 3 from 3:15-5:15 p.m. In order to register, you must bring the following documents: driver’s license, mortgage papers/deed (lease agreement with notarized affidavit, if you rent), current utility bill, school tax receipt, updated immunization papers and the child’s original birth certificate. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138859 Wed, 11 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138859 Superintendent's Welcome Back Message Click here to view the message. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138853 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138853 Total Success Slideshow http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138854 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138854 Honored for Service & Excellence As part of district’s annual Superintendent’s Conference Day, teachers and staff members are honored for their service to the district. Those honored are exemplary individuals who have devoted their lives to educating the country’s future leaders. Superintendent Dr. James Hunderfund was pleased to honor the following faculty members: 25 Years of Service Eileen Rank, Davison Avenue Barbara Allaire, Davison Avenue Margaret McDaid, Maurice W. Downing 30 Years of Service Nina Ellison-Greene, Howard T. Herber Outstanding Support Staff Member of the Year Margaret Corace, senior clerk typist at Malverne High School Outstanding Staff Member of the Year Marguerite Robles, teacher at Maurice W. Downing Primary School The district congratulates all teachers and staff who were honored this year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138850 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138850 Outstanding Staff Member of the Year As part of district’s annual Superintendent’s Conference Day, teachers and staff members are honored for their service to the district. Those honored are exemplary individuals who have devoted their lives to educating the country’s future leaders. Superintendent Dr. James Hunderfund was pleased to honor the following faculty members: 25 Years of Service Eileen Rank, Davison Avenue Barbara Allaire, Davison Avenue Margaret McDaid, Maurice W. Downing 30 Years of Service Nina Ellison-Greene, Howard T. Herber Outstanding Support Staff Member of the Year Margaret Corace, senior clerk typist at Malverne High School Outstanding Staff Member of the Year Marguerite Robles, teacher at Maurice W. Downing Primary School The district congratulates all teachers and staff who were honored this year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138851 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138851 Outstanding Support Staff Member of the Year As part of district’s annual Superintendent’s Conference Day, teachers and staff members are honored for their service to the district. Those honored are exemplary individuals who have devoted their lives to educating the country’s future leaders. Superintendent Dr. James Hunderfund was pleased to honor the following faculty members: 25 Years of Service Eileen Rank, Davison Avenue Barbara Allaire, Davison Avenue Margaret McDaid, Maurice W. Downing 30 Years of Service Nina Ellison-Greene, Howard T. Herber Outstanding Support Staff Member of the Year Margaret Corace, senior clerk typist at Malverne High School Outstanding Staff Member of the Year Marguerite Robles, teacher at Maurice W. Downing Primary School The district congratulates all teachers and staff who were honored this year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138852 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138852 Jasia Kubik, Chris Tarmin and Olivia Tarmin from Davison Avenue Intermediate School Jasia Kubik, Chris Tarmin and Olivia Tarmin from Davison Avenue Intermediate School were selected for acknowledgement for the 2012-13 school year by School Social Worker Mrs. Eileen Duffy Traslaviña. All three have worked with her in the Special Forces group for the last two years, and have taken on such projects as trying to improve the lunch room food and raising money to purchase 'No Idling' signs. All three have been active participants in Culture Club and are excellent students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138849 Mon, 02 Sep 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138849 Freshman Orientation On Thursday, August 29th, Malverne High School hosted its annual Freshman Orientation for the class of 2017. The Guidance Department conducted a workshop for the parents of the incoming ninth graders. Dr. Romano, Malverne’s new Principal, conducted a seminar on goal setting utilizing the district’s “Dare to Dream” initiative. Several other workshops, including a workshop on student expectations run by Assistant Principal Kesha Bascombe and Dean Christopher Brescia, were included in the program. The Freshmen also participated in a seminar given by students of the class of 2013 and had fun orienting themselves to their new school by enjoying a building wide scavenger hunt. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138848 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138848 Important STAR Registration Program Announcement The Tax Department launched a new Basic STAR Registration program to protect New Yorkers against the costs of inappropriate and fraudulent STAR exemptions. This initiative is a result of new legislation which requires all homeowners currently receiving a Basic STAR exemption to register with the Tax Department in order to continue to receive the tax benefit in 2014 and subsequent years. Fact sheet: with details about the program Mailing schedule: listing when registration letters will be sent to homeowners in each county Media Center: for the latest graphics, handouts, videos, and event listings http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138516 Sun, 25 Aug 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138516 Gabriela Franco was a first-grade student from Mrs. Robles’ class at Maurice W. Downing Primary School http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138515 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138515 New Business Administrator Announced Following the departure of current business administrator Thomas P. McDaid Jr., Christopher Caputo has been named as the new business administrator for the Malverne Union Free School District, effective Aug. 26. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in management and a Master of Business Administration in business leadership from Dowling College. Graduating magna cum laude, he earned financial positions in both the West Islip Union Free School District and then the Tuckahoe Common School District, where he was able to hone his skills and receive hands-on experience to prepare him for this new position. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138514 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138514 Alyssa McDaniel was an eighth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School She achieved high honor roll status for each semester and has been in all honors/accelerated classes. Alyssa is a member of the National Junior Honor Society Herber Chapter and has participated in NYSSMA and All-County for voice. Working on her Silver Award for Girls Scouts, she is an active volunteer both in her school and community. Alyssa is one of fifty elite Nassau county students who has been accepted into the DOSHI STEM program, a specialized and rigorous program for students who plan to pursue a career in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138513 Sun, 04 Aug 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138513 Jared Lugo was a third-grade student at Davison Avenue Intermediate School He was an excellent student, earning honor roll status every quarter this year. Jared served as the class representative for the Student Council and was chosen to attend the Continental Math Club, for his superior math skills. He was one of the first students to be chosen as Peacemaker and exemplifies all of the qualities that RICE stands for – respect, impulse control, compassion, and equity. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138512 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138512 Camp Read-A-Lot For the first time in its history, Malverne is hosting Camp Read-A-Lot for select third- through fifth-grade students of the district. This pilot summer program is designed to keep students connected to good books and to reinforce reading strategies that will help them become more successful as they move forward in their education. The program is run by three elementary teachers – Donna Classie, Amanda Correia and Marguerite Robles – and 10 high school mentors who have been trained in the literacy techniques. Camp Read-A-Lot was designed to incorporate music and fine arts, as well as integrate technology and the use of Smart Boards. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138511 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138511 New Assistant Superintendent Rose Linda Ricca, former chairperson of math, science and technology for the district, was promoted to the position of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Educational services at the Board of Education’s July 9 meeting. Mrs. Ricca will take her post effective July 15 and will replace current Deputy Superintendent Richard Banyon, who is set to retire by August 30. Mrs. Ricca has been a longstanding member of Malverne, having begun her career in the district 26 years ago as a teacher of mathematics. Most recently, she has been responsible for writing all of the mathematics curricula for the new Common Core Learning Standards, as well as working on the committee with the teacher’s union to create and implement the new Annual Professional Performance Review. Respected in her field, Mrs. Ricca has been asked to present her teaching strategies at many local, state and national conferences. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138510 Sun, 14 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138510 Summer Reading Info K-12 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138508 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138508 Malverne Pride Newsletter - Summer 2013 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138509 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138509 Samantha Henry was a 2013 graduate of Malverne High School During her years at MHS she had proven herself as a talented vocalist, successful student and exceptional all-around individual. Musically, she played leads in many of the school's musicals, and represented the district at the ACDA All-Eastern Chorus in 2012. Samantha was a dedicated member of the varsity volleyball team and was a member of the National Honor Society. She was seen a a leader among her teachers and peers. The district wishes Samantha the best of luck at college. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138507 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138507 Congratulations Graduations! Class of 2013 Photos! http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138506 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138506 HTH Middle School Moving Up http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138505 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138505 Chidozie Alozie is a student at Howard T. Herber Middle School He has achieved high honor roll status for each semester and has been in all honors/accelerated classes since seventh grade. Chidozie is a true leader and an excellent role-model for his peers. He has been a member of the National Junior Honor Society Herber Chapter and has participated in numerous community service and volunteer endeavors both in school and within his community. Chidozie is one of fifty elite Nassau county students who has been accepted into the DOSHI STEM program, a specialized and rigorous program for students who plan to pursue a career in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138504 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138504 Davison Avenue Moving Up Ceremony http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138503 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138503 Maurice W. Downing Moving Up Ceremony http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138502 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138502 Davison Avenue Time Capsule Unearthed Five years of history unfolded for former students of Davison Avenue Intermediate School when they visited their old school to unearth a time capsule that they had buried in the schoolyard in 2008. After digging up the capsule in a ceremony officiated over by school social worker NAME? Duffy, students retired to the science lab to examine the contents of the time capsule, which included photos of the students as they appeared five years ago along with their comments about what life was like in 2008. The older students, who are now in grades 6-9 at Howard T. Herber Middle School and Malverne High School, were happy to share their memories of the “good old days” with current Davison Avenue students. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138501 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138501 Jets Star is Dreaming at Davison Students at Davison Avenue received a special visit from New York Jets left tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson. The athlete spent more than an hour with students, reading his new book “Brick’s Way” and sharing his experiences in school. Mr. Ferguson discussed with students the importance of setting goals and having dreams, and what to do if they ever feel as if they are not reaching their goals. “You keep fighting until you reach that goal!” he enthused. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138500 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138500 Students of the Month - April & May 2013 SEATED: Le’ Shea Jones, Brian Roman, Deysi Alvarado, Elizabeth Rojas STANDING: Kaila Tracy, Halle Johnson, Steven Gandolfo, Lauren Bowerbank, Jesse Pace, India Tutt, Faith Adeyeye, Teniola Olafuyi NOT PICTURED: Tia Fisher, Adam Ciccarello, Joseph DiCaro, Ra-Asia Glenn, Ulrick Mitton, Faith Jordan, Christina Penna, Robert Bach http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138498 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138498 Christopher Cunningham is a second grader at Maurice W. Downing Christopher Cunningham, is a second grader at Maurice W. Downing. He is an active student council representative and works hard on community service projects, such as Relay for Life. Christopher also participated in the school's Molloy College Mentor/Leadership Project. He enjoys sports, especially football, is extremely family oriented and his dad, who is in the military, is his role model. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138499 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138499 Raising Money for Cancer Research Davison Avenue Intermediate School held a Math-a-thon fundraiser to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital. All of the school’s students solved math equations to raise money for the cause. The district congratulates the following students who raised the most money and were awarded prizes from St. Jude: (from left) Alexie Dacosta, Kayla Shuhnanan, Kareena Shuhnanan, Hannah Hardeo, Christopher Tarmin and Sophia Negrino. They are pictured with math teachers Kathy McDaid and Barbara Allaire. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138497 Sun, 09 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138497 Senior Awards http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138496 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138496 McKenzie Young is a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue McKenzie Young is a fifth-grade student at Davison Avenue. She has been a member of the Continental Math Team since 3rd grade and is an excellent problem solver. This year, McKenzie was a National Winner, as she had a perfect score on all five meets, earning her a medal. She is the driving force behind the competition on the 5th grade team. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138495 Wed, 29 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138495 You're Invited to the Passing of the Torch http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138494 Tue, 28 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138494 Music in the Parks Malverne High School’s music department recently participated in the Music in the Parks event at Williamsburg, Va. Under the direction of Ken Zagare and Deanna Vitola, 22 students from the district’s select choir performed “Ain’t No Grave” and “Sing Me to Heaven.” With a “superior” rating of 91, the group placed first out of four choirs in its division from the East Coast and was the top mixed chorus out of eight groups across all divisions. The group received compliments from the judges on their collegiate sound and ability to perform at such a high level of expertise. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138492 Mon, 27 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138492 Nassau PTA Recognizes MWD Maurice W. Downing Primary School was recently awarded the Highest Membership Growth Award for the Elementary Unit by the Nassau Region PTA. The school received a plaque for the honor, in recognition of its outstanding efforts towards membership growth for the 2012-13 school year. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138493 Mon, 27 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138493 Malverne Budget Passed Thank you for passing the budget! The district’s 2013-2014 budget passed by a vote of 599 to 439. Proposition 2 also passed 559 votes to 330. Congratulations to trustees Danielle Hopkins and John Tulley, who have been elected to the district’s Board of Education. We would like to thank all members of the community for their participation in this year’s budget vote and trustee election. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138491 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138491 Howard T. Herber Middle School 2012-13 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138489 Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138489 Malverne High School 2012-13 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138490 Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138490 Dr. Vincent Romano Appointed Principal Vincent A. Romano, Ed.D., currently serving as assistant principal of Malverne High School, will take the helm as principal, effective July 1, 2013. Appointed to the position at Malverne School District’s May 14 Board of Education meeting, he will follow the retirement of current principal James Brown. Dr. Romano is a nine-year veteran of the Malverne School District, having served in his current role for the last four years and serving as an assistant principal at Howard T. Herber Middle School and as the districtwide chairperson for social studies in years prior. “I am excited to have the opportunity to lead an incredible team of educators and professionals who genuinely love and care about the children they serve,” Dr. Romano stated on his appointment. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138488 Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138488 Alyssa McDaniel is an eighth-grade student at HTH Alyssa McDaniel is an eighth-grade student at HTH. She goes above and beyond in everything she does and she is always prepared for class. Alyssa is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, lead writer for The Herber Pride Newspaper Club, was a presenter at the "Dare to Dream" assembly, and serves as a tutor for the seventh-grade math class. Alyssa works tirelessly in every aspect of her life, and is currently working on her Silver Award for Girls Scouts. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138487 Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138487 Malverne Ranked Among Newsweek’s Best U.S. Schools For the first time in history, Malverne High School has been featured on Newsweek’s list of the Best High Schools in America. The ranking, which pegs the district at No. 1,682, features only 2,000 high schools across the entire United States and approximately 200 from New York State. The high schools were ranked based upon those which best prepare their students for college, with the determining factors including graduation rate, participation in college-level courses and student acceptances to college. This ranking places Malverne in the top 10 percent of New York high schools. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138486 Sun, 05 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138486 Malverne's First Meet On April 29, Malverne High School hosted its first track meet in more than 15 years. Malverne had not been able to host a meet due to the condition of its track, but with the new athletic complex completed, the school was able to re-enter the ranks as a host for future meets. On the 29th, the girls track and field team, coached by Florence Balay and Franci Marcelin, ran the first 400, 200, 100, 4x1, shot put and discus events for the school. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138485 Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138485 Upcoming Relay for Life For the third consecutive year, Malverne School District will be hosting a Relay for Life event. Relay for Life represents the hope that those who have been lost to cancer will not be forgotten, that those who are battling cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. Malverne will be hosting the event on May 2, 2013. More information about Relay for Life can be obtained at www.relayforlife.org/malverneny. Timeline Information http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138472 Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138472 May Newsletter - Academic Achievements http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138484 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138484 Stuart Oats is a Student at Davison Avenue School Stuart Oats is a student at Davison Avenue School. He has a zest for learning, is an active participant in the classroom and has a passion for art. Stuart recently won an art contest for Davison's Relay for Life T-shirt design, illustrating the theme “Fishing for a Cure.” He was also honored as an All–County artist and a piece of his work was displayed at Adelphi University on March 17. Stuart also was also recently a peacemaker of the month. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138483 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138483 Students of the Month - March 2013 SEATED: Destiny Glenn, Nicolas Gomez, Awa Diop, Romina Pardo-cardenas STANDING with Mr. Brown and Dr. Romano: Emmaline Seide, Tahid Glenn, Sonia Hernandez-Torres, Tanaja Brown, Jesse Pace, Le’Shea Jones, Halle Johnson, Eric Mejia, Tenola Olafuyi NOT PICTURED: Brian Donald http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138482 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138482 Malverne Hosts First Quad Meet Malverne is hosting a girls quad meet on April 29th and a boys meet on April 30th featuring the following track events: • Relays • Hurdles • High jump • Long & triple jump • Shot put & discus This is the first time Malverne has had a meet in over 15yrs. Please join us for the festivities. The meets begin at 4:30pm both days. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138481 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138481 Downing’s Teacher of the Year Marguerite Robles was recently named Maurice W. Downing Primary School’s PTA Teacher of the Year. She was honored with the award at the annual Ladies Night Out fundraiser on March 21 and was chosen based upon her commitment to the students and community of Malverne over the last 22 years. An early childhood educator for more than 35 years, Ms. Robles has also received the Malverne Afterschool Center Director’s Award, designation as the New York State Lottery Educator of the Month, the Lynbrook Elks Teacher of the Year award and the Dowling College/News 12 Educator of the Week award. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138480 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138480 Alexander Dacosta is a Seventh-Grader at Howard T. Herber Middle School Alexander Dacosta is a seventh-grader at Howard T. Herber Middle School and he is a very hard working and conscientious student. He is always kind and respectful to everyone around him and can often be found helping others in class. Alex's character is a great example of our “Future Four!” He is also a highly accomplished musician who plays two instruments, the flute and piano, and is a member of the Jazz Ensemble. Alex had a 100 average for the second quarter and is a high honor roll student here at Herber. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138478 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138478 The Women’s Football Experience http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138479 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138479 National Ranking for HS Malverne High School has been ranked No. 122 in New York State on a list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools. The Washington Post’s Jay Mathews has been ranking the most challenging public and private schools in the country for 15 years through an index formula that compares the number of Advanced Placement tests given at a school each year and the total number of seniors who graduated that same year. The list includes a total of more than 1,900 public high schools nationwide. This is the first year that Malverne has been included on this prestigious list. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138475 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138475 Check out Davison students discussing Earth Day tips on Newsday's website: Click here to view the slideshow. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138477 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138477 Photography Forum Photography students at Malverne High School participated in the Photographic Federation of Long Island’s 4th Annual High School Youth Showcase and placed first in three of the six categories. Seniors Philip Leiton and John Verhun and junior Zaria Jefferson each placed first in their categories and will have their work published on the Photographic Society of America’s website, as well as in its magazine. Each of their pieces is now entered into the Photographic Society of America’s Nationwide Youth Showcase. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138476 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138476 Ashanti Graham is a Senior at Malverne High School http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138474 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138474 Students of the Month - February 2013 STANDING: Dr. Romano, Le’Shea Jones, Lyndsey Tapley, Mr. Brown, Tyler Zimmerman and Bryan Rung SEATED: Isaiah Babb, Adam Ciccarello and Amanda Santoro NOT PICTURED: Nieshawn Bazil, Efrain Figuero, Kym Danns, Michael Lamarche, Andres Torres and Heena Shukla http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138473 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138473 Kindergarten Registration For Malverne The Malverne Union Free School District will be holding its annual Kindergarten Round-up from April 29 through May 3. Registration is required, by appointment only, for all incoming kindergartners to the district. To schedule your child’s registration, please contact the Maurice W. Downing Primary School at 516-887-6470. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138379 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138379 Jasmine Ma is a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School Jasmine Ma is a sixth-grade student at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She is a member of various clubs and is an active member of our school community. Jasmine eagerly participates in every fundraiser, food drive or opportunity to help others and is the first to offer assistance to a new student. Not only is Jasmine on the honor roll here at Herber, but she is an accomplished dancer, pianist and member of Chinese Cultural society. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138378 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138378 2012-13 Winter Season Scholar-Athletes http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138377 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138377 Malverne Named One of the Best Communities for Music Education The Malverne School District is thrilled to announce that for the first time ever, the district has been selected as one of the Best Communities for Music Education in America. This designation was given to only 307 districts nationwide by the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation, which helped to put together a survey that was completed by thousands of districts across the country. The districts were measured across curricular and programmatic criteria, as well as through public support of their music programs, and only the top rated districts were chosen. “Our presence on this national list is quite an honor, and is a result of the many years of hard work and dedication of the students and teachers, along with the tireless support of our Board of Education, administration and community,” District Director for Fine and Performing Arts Michael Messina said. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138376 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138376 2012-13 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138374 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138374 Winter Scholar Athlete Board http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138375 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138375 Lorenzo Cali is Student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School Lorenzo Cali is a second-grade student at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. He is a phenomenal soccer player and is on many traveling teams outside of the school. His skills are often used as a model within physical education class. Lorenzo is great at exhibiting teamwork, sportsmanship and cooperation, not only in sports, but in everything he does. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138373 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT false138373 Class of 2013 Val & Sal Malverne High School has officially announced the Class of 2013’s top graduates. At the head of this year’s list are Jessica Mele as valedictorian and Sheniqua Young as salutatorian. “You have done exceptionally well here at the high school,” Superintendent Dr. James Hunderfund said to the pair following their announcement. “You have made everyone here in Malverne very proud.” Both students have been accepted to a number of colleges already, with scholarships, but plan to wait until May to make their final decisions. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138372 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138372 Senior Selected to Office Malverne High School senior James Ravenel has been selected as a SkillsUSA officer in the Barry Tech BOCES program. Currently in his second year of the program, James has been selected as parliamentarian of the Aviation Operations Program. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138371 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138371 Isis Ifill is a Student at Howard T. Herber Middle School Seventh-grade student Isis Ifill from Howard T. Herber Middle School has been involved in many community service activities. Not only did she collect, sort and box canned goods for our food drive, but she would encourage others to bring in items and help, as well. Her weighted GPA is 92.26 and she challenges herself with by taking all honors classes. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138370 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138370 In the Heights performance postponed until Thursday 3-7 at 6:00PM Due to inclement weather, tonight’s performance of In the Heights has been re-scheduled for Thursday 3/7 at 6:00PM. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138369 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138369 2012-13 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138368 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138368 HTH Has Heart The Howard T. Herber Middle School Community Service Club held its annual “Have a Heart for the Homeless” program. Students and staff were encouraged to bring in donations of bread, jelly and peanut butter, and more than 30 members of the club took part in the sandwich making. Approximately 600 sandwiches were prepared and donated to the Interfaith Nutrition Network in Hempstead, which benefits individuals and families in need. Upcoming projects for the club include the HTH Talent Show, the Principal for a Day fundraiser and Relay for Life. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138367 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138367 Extended Day Schedule Ends on March 8th Our extended day schedule to make up for lost instructional time due to Hurricane Sandy ends on March 8th. We revert back to the normal schedule on March 11th. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138366 Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138366 Rayven Mason is a Student at Malverne High School High school student Rayven Mason takes advantage of every opportunity that comes her way and makes the most out of every situation. She challenges herself academically by taking Honors and Advanced Placement courses and is constantly striving to work harder and do better. In additions to her academics, Rayven is also very active in extra-curricular activities and is a member of the National Honor Society, the Science Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138365 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138365 HTH Dares to Dream Howard T. Herber Middle School recently invited family and friends to their fourth annual Project DREAM Dare to Dream celebration. The assembly, which celebrated success, excellence and pursuing one’s dreams, was run by eighth-grade master of ceremonies Reann Wilson. The celebration also featured a video showcasing the school’s “DREAM teams,” as well as performances by the Howard T. Herber Class Six Rhythmix, Harmony Chorus, Dance Team and seventh- and eighth-grade chorus. Project DREAM, which stands for “Dreaming Real Expectations at Malverne,” is a yearlong program that guides students on the path to fulfilling the school’s four main objectives: learn well, stay safe, participate and graduate. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138364 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138364 Samantha St. Juste is a Third-Grade Student at Davison Avenue School Samantha St. Juste is an excellent student. In addition to performing well academically, Samantha always exhibits the RICE qualities that the district instills in its students. She shows kindness in the classroom each and every day by helping others with their work and by encouraging her peers to do their best. She is a third-grade student at Davison Avenue School. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138363 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138363 Football Star Receives Full Scholarship Emmanuel Adeyeye, a graduating senior, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football for Fordham University in the fall. After serving four years on the high school’s football team as the defensive end, Emmanuel made his decision to attend Fordham in February. He intends to major in communications. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138362 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138362 Join Us for HTH's Dare to Dream http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138361 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138361 MHS Thespian Society Presents its 2013 Production of "In the Heights" Click Here for More Information http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138360 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138360 2nd Quarter MWD High Achievers http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138356 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138356 2nd Quarter Davison High Achievers http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138357 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138357 High School Fall Scholar Athletes http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138358 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138358 HTH Fall Scholar Athletes http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138359 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138359 Molly Matthaei is a Second Grader from Maurice W. Downing School Second grader Molly Matthaei is the Student Council President at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. She is responsible for many of the fundraisers hosted at the school and has been the top donator in the district’s Relay For Life program the past two years. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138355 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138355 Budget Presentation - February 12, 2013 http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138354 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138354 Take Action: Contact Local Politicians Click here for more information http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138352 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138352 2013-14 School Budget Click Here to View the Budget Information Page http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138353 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138353 HS Principal Announces Retirement At the Feb. 12, 2013 meeting of the Malverne Board of Education, the retirement of James Brown, principal of Malverne High School, was unanimously accepted, albeit with regret. Mr. Brown began as the interim principal at the high school in February 2008 and was appointed principal in February 2009. Mr. Brown began his career as a math teacher at Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School in the Roosevelt School District, where he quickly worked his way up to dean of students. He then served as assistant principal and then principal of Dodd Middle School in Freeport, before becoming an interim high school principal for two years in Malverne. He holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration and education from Hofstra University and a Master of Science in educational administration from New York University. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138350 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138350 2013-2014 School Calendar http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138351 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138351 Davison’s First Year in Geography Bee The Davison Avenue Social Studies Club is participating in the National Geographic Bee for the first time this year. Fifth-grader Conner O’Reilly who won the school-wide bee, recently completed a written examination to determine his state eligibility. As many as 100 of the top scorers on this test in each state will then be eligible to compete in the state bee on April 5. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138349 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138349 Students Dream Big for MLK Students and their families gathered on the evening of January 18 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the theme of his famous speech “I Have a Dream…” Each of the schools honored Dr. King’s message of peace and equality through song, dance and skits, which also tied into the districtwide theme of “Dare to Dream.” The evening’s program, hosted this year by Principal Ed Tallon of Davison Avenue Intermediate School, began with a presentation of colors by members of the Lakeview Girl Scouts and an invocation by Reverend Melvin Boone of St. Paul AME Church of Rockville Centre. The tribute included lively performances of songs with inspirational messages from students at Downing and Davison, as well as skits proclaiming “change today” from HTH’s Harmony Chorus, and concluded with a modern dance piece set to the “I Have a Dream” speech by members of the high school’s Black Studies Group. The 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award recipient honorees were Donald Hayes, a Malverne Volunteer in Public Schools (VIPS), and Kito Lockwood, coach and student support mentor at the high school. Both of the honorees are prime examples of Dr. King’s ideals of perseverance, dedication and compassion. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138348 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138348 Broadway Comes to Malverne Stage actress Janet Dacal, a member of the original Broadway cast of “In the Heights,” paid a visit to Malverne High School to conduct a performance workshop with students, who will be presenting their own production of “In the Heights” on March 6, 8 and 9. She shared her story with students, answered questions and offered feedback on student performances. In addition to singing one of the songs herself, she guided students on how to improve their theater performances and how to really stand out in the business. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138347 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138347 Malverne Pride Newsletter - Winter 2013 View the district's latest newsletter http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138346 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138346 2012-2013 District Safety Plan http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138345 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138345 An Immigration Extravaganza Eighth-grade students at Howard T. Herber Middle School recently held their annual Immigration Extravaganza. Students researched immigrants who have come to the U.S. since 1800, and then in small groups displayed their information on a board. The eighth-graders were required to do an in-depth study on the culture of the immigrants and their contributions to the United States. The culture of the immigrants was brought to life by using props, dressing the part and having food from the country of origin. Countries included Italy, Japan, Vietnam, the Czech Republic, El Salvador, South Korea, North Korea, China, Colombia, Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138344 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138344 Upcoming Registration for Saturday Pre-K Program The Malverne Union Free School District is announcing a Saturday morning program for pre-school children with a focus on language improvement, cognitive growth, and social development. Instructed by certified elementary teachers, children who will be three or four years of age by December 1, 2013 and are toilet trained are eligible to participate in the program. The program is free for interested Malverne School District residents and will be held at the Maurice W. Downing Primary School (55 Lindner Place, Malverne) on the following seven Saturdays from 9 am to 11 am: Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16, March 2, March 9, and March 16, 2013. Registration for the program will take place at the Maurice W. Downing Primary School (55 Lindner Place, Malverne) in the main lobby on Saturday, Jan. 12 and Saturday, Jan. 19 from 9 am to 12 noon; and on Tuesday, Jan. 22 and Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm. In order to register, you must bring the following documents: driver’s license, mortgage papers/deed (lease agreement with notarized affidavit, if you rent), current utility bill, school tax receipt, updated immunization papers, and the child’s original birth certificate. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138343 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT false138343 Post-Sandy Food Drive for Island Harvest Student council members of the Davison Avenue Intermediate School have partnered with Island Harvest to host a food drive during the months of December and January. Davison Avenue students pitched in by donating nonperishable food items, including canned vegetables, fruits, canned meat, beans, peanut butter, cereals, pasta and powdered milk, as well as specialty items such as baby food and nutritional supplements such as Boost. This food drive will help fill a special need at Island Harvest in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Student council members worked under the supervision of advisors Jeanine Greco and Barbara Kimball. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138337 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT false138337 Join Us for Relay for Life Kickoff January 9 @ 7pm http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138338 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT false138338 Mya Amaya is an 8th Grader from Howard T. Herber Middle School We would like to commend eighth grader Mya Amaya from Howard T. Herber Middle School who has a 100 average this quarter in ELA, is Editor in Chief of the Newspaper, plays multiple sports and participated in a Nassau Community College Writing Seminar this past summer. Her weighted GPA is 98.08 and she has been excelling in the Science Research program, as well as all of her honors classes. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138334 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT false138334 Modified Calendar On December 11 the Board of Education approved a modified School Calendar for 2013 in order to make-up the 6 school instructional days that were lost during Hurricane Sandy. 1. Three of the make-up days will be made up during the February vacation. February 19, 20 and 21 will become regular school days for all students and staff members. 2. The time required to make-up the equivalent of three additional days will be accomplished by extending the regular school day schedule. The starting and ending times for each school will be extended by 15 minutes each, for a total of 30 minutes per day. This extended schedule will begin on Monday, January 7, 2013 and end on Friday, March 8, 2013. A revised school schedule will be published by each school principal. Hopefully, no more school days will need to be cancelled for the remainder of the year. However, should it be necessary to make up any “snow days”, it will require the loss of days from the Spring vacation period, starting with April 1 and March 25. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138339 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT false138339 Be Part of the Budget Process Complete this survey to have your voice heard regarding the upcoming 2013-14 school budget. Forums are scheduled throughout the year and this survey will provide the basis for discussion at the first one on Wednesday, December 19. Click here to take survey http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138340 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT false138340 A Special Note on Frost Valley http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138342 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT false138342 Honoring the Community’s First Responders Student council members in grades K-2 at Malverne School District’s Maurice W. Downing Primary School held a special First Responders Thank You Breakfast to honor those who assisted in the community’s post-hurricane cleanup. Volunteer firemen, Department of Public Works employees and town and village personnel from Malverne, Lynbrook and Lakeview all gathered to be recognized by the area’s youngest. The students showed their appreciation to the first responders by presenting them with personal poems, letters and collages of gratitude, and by singing “I Just Called to Say I Love You.” Breakfast included pastries, bagels, fruit and hot eggs and sausage, most of which was donated by local businesses for the cause. More than 30 first responders were present for the honor. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138333 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT false138333 Student Selected to ACDA Honor Choir Senior student-musician Tailah Revels from Malverne High School has been selected to perform in the American Choral Directors Association National Honor Choir. The performance, which will take place in March 2013 in Dallas, Texas, will feature approximately 300 of the nation’s top choral high school students. Tailah, alto II, was chosen based upon a taped audition. This is the first time in Malverne history a student has been chosen for ACDA’s National Honor Choir. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138336 Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT false138336 Marching Band is Still the “Pride” of Malverne The Pride of Malverne High School Marching Band, former New York State champions, competed at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse the weekend before Hurricane Sandy and most recently placed second out of seven bands in the Small School 2 division. The second-place victory sealed an extensive history of success with the band, who for the past two years have placed first in their class. “Our students perform at championships at such a high level year after year that the name ‘Malverne’ is associated with words such as pride, excellence and tradition,” assistant marching band director Glen Johnson said of the high school ensemble. “They exceeded expectations, did their absolute best and clearly had one of the best performances of the morning. I’m extremely proud of them and cannot wait until next year!” Other band highlights from the 2012-13 season include: • Placing first in their class at all regular season competitions – Brentwood, Copiague, Arlington, Walt Whitman and Mineola. • Hosting their first-ever home competition this year on Sept. 30, 2012. Twelve bands, including Malverne, performed that day. • Coming in second place out of seven bands in the Small School 2 class with a score of 83.10, only .25 points out of first place. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138335 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT false138335 Exceptional Audit Results The Malverne School District is proud to report that over the past three years, the district has substantially improved the operation and management of its business office according to the opinion of its external auditors, RS Abrams & Co. The Malverne School District has also established a positive financial position, enabling it to earn a AA3 Moody’s rating, which raises the district’s credit score and gives it a much more attractive interest rate for loans. In fact, when borrowing the money for the recent bond referendum, the interest rate was so much better than anticipated that it will result in a $1.67 million savings for taxpayers over the life of the bond. The district has also achieved increased transparency in all of its financial documents, earning Malverne a “No Significant Deficiencies” classification during their annual audit. Only three minor recommendations were noted on this audit, a significant improvement by comparison with past audit reports. Based upon the audit, Malverne’s external auditors, R.S. Abrams, did not identify any deficiencies in internal control over final reporting considered to be material weakness. At the Board of Education meeting on Oct. 9, 2012, R.S. Abrams publicly recognized the district’s improvement financial position. “The district is currently in a better financial position than many other districts on Long Island,” the representative stated. The auditor further commented upon the effectiveness of the business office, under the leadership of Thomas McDaid, Jr. Esq. during the last three years. A copy of Malverne’s audit report can be found on the district’s website at www.malverneschools.org. http://www.malverneschools.org/News/Story.aspx?id=138341 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT false138341 Suspendisse eget orci sollicitudin justo commodo facilisis Suspendisse eget orci sollicitudin justo commodo facilisis. Phasellus ac ante nulla, non feugiat magna. Aenean interdum ante non erat dictum feugiat. Ut fringilla ultricies nisl, id ornare eros laoreet vitae. Ut ac tincidunt neque. Cras sit amet quam erat, non facilisis mauris. Etiam sodales enim id turpis sodales gravida cursus enim dignissim. 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