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Roslyn School District hosted a four-day New Teacher Institute to welcome twelve newly appointed teachers and seven new teaching assistants to the district. Following a warm welcome from Superintendent Allison Brown, and a round of introductions by school administrators, the newest members of the Roslyn family jumped into training sessions that included safety and security measures, classroom preparation, IT instruction, and meetings with building principals.

Roslyn School District held a day of remembrance and reflection on the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Students, faculty, and staff across the district were encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to show solidarity and pay tribute to all who were lost. Teachers were prepared to address tough questions as students learned about this historic day.

“We must never forget the heroes who gave their all that day and do everything we can to honor their memory,” said Superintendent Allison Brown. “Teaching our children about 9/11 is not just about understanding a tragic event in our history. It’s also about fostering empathy and resilience. By educating the next generation about that day, we empower them to be informed, compassionate citizens who can contribute to a better future.”

Roslyn Board of Education President Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy, Vice President Michael Levine, Trustee Alison Gilbert, Superintendent Allison Brown, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Michael Goldspiel, and Assistant to the Superintendent Jason Lopez toured Roslyn High School on Thursday, August 24, 2023 to review a series of recently completed upgrades to the campus.

The tour, led by Thomas Szajkowski, Assistant to the Superintendent for Administration and Special Projects, began on the athletic field, where BOE members marveled over the new turf on the football field, saw the newly installed perimeter fencing and new pathway to the press box, and the addition of exterior lighting around the track. Replacement of the high school track is underway, along with a new pole vault and steeplechase. The BOE also got their first glimpse at the amazing new podcasting/broadcasting studio, as well as the sleek new classrooms in the English department.

On Monday, August 14, 2023, 180 Marching Bulldogs set off to attend band camp at Camp Taconic in Hinsdale, Massachusetts. During their weeklong stay, they learned and practiced the drill for their 2023 production titled, “Careful What You Wish For.” The Marching Bulldogs began their competitive season on September 17, 2023 at Brentwood High School.

Roslyn Board of Education President Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy and Superintendent Allison Brown welcomed the entire faculty and staff back to the district for two Superintendent Conference Days—held August 30 and 31.

Chase and Skye from Paw Patrol joined Principal Mary Wood, Superintendent Allison Brown, and Assistant Superintendent Karina Baez to welcome incoming students at the annual Heights Kindergarten Bus Orientation on Monday, August 28th. Children and their parents had the opportunity to meet their bus drivers and learn important safety information. Youngsters also signed a Certificate of Commitment to Heights School.

On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, Roslyn Middle School hosted their annual 6th grade orientation for students and their families. While the children met with their teachers, families met with the building level administration team. During the visit, students and their families were given the opportunity to tour the building. Students also had fun decorating their lockers.

Harbor Hill Elementary School hosted their second annual “clap in" for their first grade students on the first day of school.

The entire faculty, staff, and student body, along with Superintendent Allison Brown, gathered in a circle on the blacktop to cheer and welcome the first grade students to the Harbor Hill family.

“This event is a great way to show our first grade students the true spirit of Harbor Hill,” said Principal Michelle Hazen, who emceed the event with Assistant Principal Justin Gabrus.

Students in Dr. Krause's 5th grade class at East Hills Elementary School learned a lesson about the power of words with a simple tube of toothpaste. Working in groups, they were asked to squeeze out every last drop of toothpaste from a tube, then put it back using a Q-tip. They quickly realized how hard that is to do. This led to a discussion about the power of words, and how they should think before they speak, because words can hurt, and just like the toothpaste, words can’t be taken back once they’ve been said. The class discussed choosing words that are kind, supportive, and positive.

In a heartwarming kick-off to the school year, Harbor Hill Elementary School students from Mrs. Kaplan's third-grade class and Ms. Roy's first-grade class met their buddies for the first time and bonded over an exciting game of bingo. This activity fosters empathy, leadership, and inclusivity, and sets the stage for a year of shared learning and growth.

Second grade students at Harbor Hill Elementary School celebrated International Dot Day on September 15th.

Sixth grade English teachers, in partnership with Roslyn Middle School Library Media Specialist Phyllis Squicciarini, planned and hosted a multi-genre book tasting for the sixth grade class.

Students were given the opportunity to visit the library, examine a selection of potential choice books, and receive guidance from their teachers and the Library Media Specialist regarding recommendations.

Work on the new athletic facility at Roslyn High School has been completed. The track and field re-opened to the public on September 21, 2023.

This new world-class track and field facility will benefit our physical education and extracurricular programs, help our students stay competitive, and provide a fresh new environment for our community members to enjoy.

Community members may use it from dawn to dusk, only during the hours when school is not in session and no after-school events are scheduled; all community members must vacate the track and field area by 8am on school days. Be reminded that strollers, cleats, and pets are not permitted on the track at any time.

Roslyn High School has added two new class offerings to the curriculum this year: Media Broadcasting Production and Podcasting. The classes are being held in a newly renovated state of the art studio space that was completed over the summer—providing a real-world learning environment for students to engage in the art of storytelling and broadcasting on a whole new level.

The Roslyn School District has appointed Kristy Faulkner as the new social studies chairperson for secondary education. She will step into the role vacated by retiring chairperson Paul Rosenboom. Ms. Faulkner's role will be to provide leadership and educational support to the dedicated team of social studies teachers at Roslyn Middle School and Roslyn High School.

Kristy began her teaching career at Half Hollow Hills School District and was most recently a secondary social studies teacher at the Bellmore-Merrick School District. In addition to her strong background in curriculum and instruction, she has co-authored three separate curriculum writing projects, created multiple social studies district finals, and presented at the LICSS professional development conference. In 2020, she was honored with the PTA Founders’ Day Award. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. Joseph's College, a Masters of Arts from SUNY Stony Brook, and a Post Master's Certificate from St. Joseph's College.

Heights, Harbor Hill, and East Hills elementary schools all hosted pep rallies in advance of Roslyn's Homecoming Celebration. Members of the varsity football team, the cheer team, the Organization of Class Council (OCC) and the Marching Bulldogs performed for the youngsters, who greeted them with handmade signs and pom-poms. But the biggest hit was our Bulldog mascot!

Despite the heavy rain, Roslyn sports fans came out on Saturday, September 23rd to watch the Roslyn Bulldogs homecoming football game. Varsity and JV volleyball games were also held inside the school gymnasiums in the morning.

Homecoming Day was the culmination of Spirit Week—a weeklong spirit-building initiative designed to build excitement for the big game. A robust schedule of games in a variety of sports led up to the football event on Saturday, which kicked off with the annual pancake breakfast at 11AM in the Roslyn High School cafeteria—served up by Roslyn administrators and staff.

Roslyn School District is proud to announce that nine Roslyn High School students have been named Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Competition. Congratulations to: Cole Goodman, Jacob Gross, Cayden Shen, Chloe Tseng, Lucas Weisser, Stephanie Yeh, Hanah Youn, Aasiya Zaidi, and Jacob Zwerling.

Ten Roslyn High School seniors have been named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are: Max Greenfield, Noah Janowitz, Gabriel Kahen, Elizabeth King, Kyle Law, Zejane Lee, Andy Lin, Faith Om, Dante Turkashwand, and Shayla Zheng.

Registration for the 2023 Spring Adult Education Program is open to all residents of the Roslyn, Herricks, and East Williston school districts. Daytime courses will be virtual and most evening classes will be in person. Classes begin the first week of October. New classes this spring include: Everything Google, Mah Jongg, Israeli Dance, Crochet, Holiday Crafts, Acrylic Painting, and Digital Photography. Catalogs have been mailed to the community and are available online at www.roslynschools.org under the Community/Adult Education tab. Registration is by mail, fax or online only. There is no in-person or phone registration. For additional information, please call the Adult Education office at (516) 801-5091.

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