Students at Lakeview Elementary Emulate an American Master
Since 1995 the National Gallery in London has invited primary schools from across the UK to use paintings in the classroom as a focus for cross-curricular teaching and learning. Lakeview Elementary School fifth graders have taken up this challenge to start their own annual Take One Picture exhibition at the Young Arts Gallery at Mahopac Public Library. Full Story
DARE Awards Young Essayists, Teaches 350 Carmel Teens to Resist Substance Abuse
DARE graduation at the George Fischer Middle School in Carmel is always special. Last week's commencement was extraordinary when the 350 ten-and-11 year-olds and their families were treated to a visit from Miss Teen USA Full Story
District Attorney Levy Goes Back to School
The first term prosecutor participated last week in the Putnam Valley Elementary School's 7th annual Read Aloud Day where guests meet with children in classrooms, discuss literature and read a favorite book. Principal Jamie Edelman explained the purpose of the event was to have "extended community members share their love of reading with the children. Full Story
BHS Students Volunteer at St. Jude's Hospital
Brewster school children did their part to help catastrophically ill boys and girls across the U.S. by sponsoring a math-a-thon to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The facility located in Memphis, Tenn., was founded in 1962 as a leading pediatric treatment and research facility. Full Story
Retrospectives Kid's Day a Blast at Putnam Hospital Center
What a treat! Putnam Hospital Center administrators and staff marveled at the sights and sounds emanating from the Camarda Care Center Saturday when the hospital celebrated its annual KIDS' Day celebration. More than 2,000 attended the event that featured something for children of all ages. Full Story
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