A Message from Al
Harper:
It is amazing how fast this school year has been progressing. This has been an exciting year for the Elmont School District. In the few short months that school has been in session, our students have excelled in academics, demonstrated great character, and continue to make me proud to be their Superintendent of Schools.
Students have demonstrated their concern for others by raising funds and collecting food and clothing through various activities such as Stewart Manor’s Prediction Run and the annual Dads’ Club Thanksgiving Food Drive. This year, we were able to collect enough items to fill more than 100 boxes of food, which were donated to families in need within our community. This truly was an immense accomplishment, and one that shows the great things Elmont is capable of doing when we work together.
Students and staff in all of our buildings dedicated their time to honor our veterans and men and women on active duty during their annual Veterans Day celebrations. Our students are able to grasp the enormity of the sacrifices made on a daily basis by these brave men and women through participation in patriotic ceremonies.
I would like to extend my congratulations to the Dutch Broadway School PTA, as it was the recipient of the 2011 New York State PARP (Parents as Reading Partners) and 2011 Nassau County PARP awards. Developing healthy reading habits at a young age is crucial to a child’s development because it strengthens their educational foundation and broadens their imagination. Every one of our PTAs has proven that together, we can all make a difference in a child’s life.
As we move into the 2012 calendar year, we will continue our commitment to provide each child with an educational program that is both rigorous and challenging, and one that requires all students to develop their interests, abilities, and potential to the fullest extent. The success and well-being of every student is in great measure determined by his or her connection to our school.
I encourage you to spend time with your children and participate in the many activities taking place in our schools, including concerts, plays, and classroom events. Your involvement sends a clear message to your child that you value the education they are receiving and share in their successes.
On behalf of the Board of Education, I wish you all a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season. I look forward to seeing you in our schools.
Sincerely,
Al Harper
Superintendent of Schools
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