Long Lake Central School Newsletter
October 2005

From the Superintendent:

It is hard to believe we are half way through September and already planning on our schedule for October. I am very pleased with our first days of school. The students, staff and community have just been wonderful to work with, and I am personally thrilled to be here and to have moved into Long Lake.

In my meetings with the staff and with our building planning committee, the one thing that has become apparent is for us to work collaboratively to motivate our students to complete assigned homework and to turn it in on time. Completing homework has an impact on extra-curricular activities and the privilege of playing sports. We are reviewing the student handbook and district policy with the intent of having any changes in place as soon as possible. Currently we have a before school study hall option, after school AIS, after school study hall, and after school detention. Therefore, there is no excuse for our students not to have assigned tasks completed on time.

I know we all have busy schedules, but it is important for parents to reinforce to each of their children the importance of doing their homework in a timely fashion. Homework is meant to reinforce learning and should not to been seen as punishment. It is helpful if parents set aside a planned homework time and monitor time on task.

We will soon be having our first open house and book fair of the year. This will be in early October; please watch our front sign for the date and time. Notes will also be coming home with your children.

Finally, it saddens me to note the passing of Mrs. Jane Arsenault. I was not fortunate enough to have met Jane personally, but the outpouring of support for her and her family was truly overwhelming and clearly points out the impact a teacher makes on her students and community, not just during the school years, but also long afterward. Mrs. Arsenault had that rare gift that blends love and discipline, which builds respect and lifelong memories. Mrs. Arsenault taught in our district for over 30 years and will not be forgotten. A plaque will be dedicated outside her room in the near future and the community will be notified of the date. On behalf of our school community, our condolences to the Arsenault family.

Sincerely,

Kevin O. Crampton

Superintendent

Family and Consumer Science
by Deborah Havas

Family and Consumer Science classes are up and running! This year we have two sections of Food Science. The state of New York accepts Food Science for one of the science credits needed for graduation. After we get accustomed to our laboratory procedures and the equipment we will be using, our first unit will be in sensory evaluation. We will be observing how appearance, odor, flavor, sound and mouthfeel affect our food choices. Then we will conduct a scientific taste testing around school. We can’t wait to see the results! I wonder what we will conclude….

Another high school course is Introduction to Gourmet Cooking. Time is spent discussing the influences on our food choices. The physical, social, psychological and cultural influences are realized. We analyze the media and the effects advertisements have on us. We create our own ads and become Food Photographers, too. We begin to learn the names and uses of various kitchen tools and try out our basic skills in the kitchen. In Gourmet Foods, we will be spending time learning how to cook with various herbs and spices, learning various garnishing techniques, learning how to decorate cakes and working with yeast breads and cheeses.

Another course that is being offered this year is Working With Children. We will be observing children and identifying different stages of development. We will be observing teachers teaching lessons at various elementary grade levels throughout the year and creating our own lesson plans. Eventually we will try teaching our own mini-lessons.

Our Organic Garden has had another successful season. We will soon be harvesting our onions, carrots, potatoes, herbs and pumpkins. The engineering class may be looking at designing some benches for the area. What a great project! A protective fence will probably be the next step in the garden area design to prevent future domestic and wild animals from moving through the area. We’ll be cooking with our bounty in FCS classes.

Adult Education Wellness classes, taught by Wynde Kate Keough, will be offered again this fall pending board approval. Wynde Kate will bring to our awareness six new areas of wellness that are important for our overall health. Classes would begin in November and end in December. Call school for more details and to register later in October.

School Census

If you have children between the ages of 0-18 residing in your household that do not already attend Long Lake Central School, please complete the following census survey and return it to the Guidance Office as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation.

Child’s Name: Birth Date:

Address:

Parent’s Names:

Dominant Language:

Scholarships for Academic Excellence

The New York State Legislature awards a single scholarship of $1,500 to each registered high school in the state annually. Awards are renewable for up to four years of academic study. Recipients must graduate from a high school in NYS, be a legal resident of NYS for at least one year prior to September in the year they graduate, and choose to attend as a full-time, matriculated student at an approved NYS post secondary institution by the Fall semester following their graduation. The selection criteria used is based on Regents test scores. The high school will compute a weighted average of the scores on certain Regents exams taken by its students prior to their senior year. The weighing of the scores shall be: Comprehensive English (weight of 3), Level 3 Math (weight of 3), Global Studies (weight of 1), U.S. History (weight of 1), at least 2 but up to 4 Science (weight of 1). The same number of science courses must be used for all students. The nomination will be sent in by the end of December annually.

Notification to Parents

Pursuant to the federal No Child Left Behind Act, the school district must disclose to military recruiters and institutions of higher learning, upon request, the names, addresses and telephone numbers of our high school students. However, the district must also notify parents of their rights and the rights of their children to request in writing, that the district NOT release such information if it is requested.

Parents or students 18 or older, wishing to exercise their option to withhold their consent to the release of the above information must sign and return the form below to the Guidance Office as soon as possible.

To: Guidance Office

Long Lake Central

PO Box 217

Long Lake, NY 12847

Please do not release the name, address or telephone number of my child to any military recruiters or institutions of higher learning.

______ Parent (or Student above age 18) Date

Long Lake Central School

Section 504 Procedural Rights and Safeguards

Section 504 is a federal civil rights statute that prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance. The Act protects individuals with a disability who:

1. have a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activity (major life activities include self-care, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning and working);

2. have a record of such impairment, or

3. are regarded as having such impairment.

Long Lake Central School District does not discriminate against persons with disabilities and provides access to qualified disabled individuals to all of its activities and programs.

The Act also obligates school districts to identify, evaluate, and to extend to every qualified student with a disability residing in the district, a free appropriate public education, including modifications, accommodations, specialized instruction or related aids as deemed necessary to meet their educational needs as adequately as the needs of non-disabled students are met.

The regulations for Section 504 as set out in 34 CFR Part 104 provide parents and/or students with the following rights:

1. You have a right to be informed by the school district of your rights under Section 504. The purpose of this notice is to advise you of your rights.

2. Your child has the right to participate in and benefit from public education programs without discrimination on the basis of disability.

3. Your child has the right to a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment and the right to equal opportunity to participate in school programs and extracurricular activities.

4. You have the right to receive notice a reasonable time before a district evaluates your child or changes your child’s placement or program.

5. You have the right to inspect and review your child’s records, to obtain copies of those records at a reasonable cost not prohibitive to parent access and the right to amend the records if inaccurate or misleading.

6. You have the right to have educational evaluation and placement decisions made based on information from a variety of sources and by people familiar with the needs of the student, the meaning of evaluation data and placement options.

7. You have the right to an impartial hearing to resolve disputes, the right to representation at that hearing and appeal rights as outlined in the district’s Section 504 Grievance Procedure.

If you believe your child may have a disability that requires modifications or accommodations to his or her educational program, please contact the Superintendent at 624-2221.

Guidance News

Grades 7-8

Grades 7-8 will receive a monthly issue of Career World Magazine with articles on different careers and issues relating to job and personal success. Students will review the use of the online Discover program for research relating to occupations, majors, colleges, vocational programs and military occupations. Students complete career units in their Family Consumer Science class in which they re-evaluate interests, abilities, personality and values. They will review ways to cope with changes and life stressors, discuss friendship issues, learn about some parenting issues, practice making consumer complaints, develop an entrepreneurial project and practice decision-making skills and long term goal planning. They will update their career folders in this class. Available library and guidance resources are reviewed. Students complete a Career Research Paper and Oral Presentation. If available, a field trip to the Glens Falls High School Career Fair will be planned. Grade 8 students will complete a vocational interview with the guidance counselor and have an individual meeting with the counselor and parent to review graduation requirements and discuss a tentative four-year schedule. During that individual planning session, we also discuss the importance of keeping track of activities, having references and teachers willing to write good recommendations and doing community service.

Grades 9-10

Grade 9 will receive a monthly issue of Career World Magazine with articles on different careers and issues relating to job and personal success. Students will review the use of the online Discover program for research relating to occupations, majors, colleges, vocational programs and military occupations. Grade 9 students complete a career unit in English class, which includes doing a composition on future careers and lifestyles, an interest inventory and updating their career folders. All Long Lake 9^th graders are required to take Career & Financial Management which deals with such issues as career exploration, collaborative team building, personal assessment, technical training, self-discovery, lifestyle and financial planning, long-term goal planning and employment acquisition skills. Grade 9 students meet individually with the counselor to do course selection, review long-range goal setting and graduation requirements. Grade 10 will receive articles in homeroom on issues related to careers, college and personal success. They will receive information on financial aid for college, summer internships and work programs, saving for college and vocational education options. Students complete an interest inventory in careers, college, vocational education and military options. They will receive information about college information nights at Adirondack Community College and Tupper Lake High School. They will review and update their career portfolio in English class. They will be set up for presentations with military recruiters as interested. Grade 10 students meet individually with the counselor to do course selection, review long-range goal setting and graduation requirements.

Grade 11

Grade 11 students are advised to begin putting together a list of 5-10 colleges of interest, to meet with military recruiters and to consider information on vocational education. They will update their career folder in English class. They will take the PSAT and the ASVAB exams in the fall. They will receive information on college information nights at Adirondack Community College and Tupper Lake High School. They will be encouraged to begin doing college visits and attend open house events. Grade 11 students will receive articles in homeroom on issues related to careers, college and personal success. They will receive information on financial aid for college, summer internships and work programs, saving for college, student loan programs, college ranking advice, scholarship scams, admissions procedures and vocational education options. Students complete an interest inventory in careers, college, vocational education and military options. Students with disabilities will be referred to VESID for transition services and will be encouraged to attend transition workshops for college and the workforce with their parents. They will be encouraged to register for the SAT I, II and ACT exams for spring test dates. They will be encouraged to begin searching for sources of aid through private scholarships. They will participate in a career shadow experience in Glens Falls. Grade 11 students meet individually with the counselor to do course selection, review long-range goal setting and graduation requirements.

Grade 12

Seniors will meet with the counselor in September to review the timeline for post-graduation planning. They will be asked to submit a list of extracurricular activities, community services, awards and work experience to the counselor for written college recommendations. They will be encouraged to register for Fall SAT and ACT exams if they want to improve their scores. They will complete a college, career and financial aid unit in English 12 in the first semester. They will practice college essays with the English teacher. They will complete a resume, job application and cover letter for a mock job interview in coordination with English 12 and guidance. They will be encouraged to complete all college visits by the end of October, gather applications and recommendations and be ready to send applications out by Christmas break. In December, financial aid applications and information will be mailed home to parents. Parents and students will be encouraged to attend a financial aid presentation at Adirondack Community College in January. Applications for financial aid should be submitted as quickly after January 1^st as possible for the best possible aid package. Students will be encouraged in the Spring to watch the mail for college acceptance letters, check for deadlines on acceptance and deposits, notify schools they will not be attending, watch for deadlines at your college on housing, financial aid, orientation, etc. and apply for Klue and Colburn scholarships. Throughout the year in homeroom, students will receive various articles on alternatives to college, completing college applications, FAFSA guidance, sources for financial aid, how to pay for college, student loans, how to budget money in college, admissions procedures, scholarship scams, college visits, dealing with college roommates, choosing a major/minor and various other issues related to life after high school.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR RETURNS FOR ITS FALL ENGAGEMENT!

Sharon Waagner, Librarian

Welcome back, everyone. Another school year has begun and it is so exciting to see our students using the library. Thank you parents, for encouraging such good readers.

The library is once again sponsoring a visit by the Scholastic Book Fair. This fall’s Book Fair is scheduled to begin on Friday, September 29 and will run through October 11. We will be located on the stage and our hours during the school day will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We also plan to have hours one evening on a date to be announced. Packets with information on the Fair as well as lists of many of the titles, which will be available, are being sent home. Students will be given an opportunity to browse and to write down some of the titles that appeal to them. While we understand that they cannot possibly buy all of the books they like, this might be a great opportunity for Mom, Dad or other family members to sneak into the Book Fair and purchase gifts for birthdays or Christmas. Please contact me if you would like to arrange to purchase books and cannot attend the Fair.

We also once again are inviting classroom teachers to browse at the Fair and to write down some titles for their classroom wish lists. Parents and community members are then invited to purchase gifts for the classrooms using these lists. Again, please contact me if you would like to participate.

By sponsoring the Book Fair, the library earns books as well as funds for purchasing incentive materials that are used to encourage reading and to support Parents as Reading Partners activities.

Have fun shopping and please be sure to let me know if I can be of further assistance!

LIBRARY NEWS

Sharon Waagner

As most of you know by now, Tina Pine has been appointed our new fifth grade teacher. In addition to her excellent skills as a classroom teacher, Tina is also well-acquainted with both library collections and we are looking forward to a great year as we work together to produce good readers. Long Lake Central School has a faculty and support staff that has continued to make our library programs a success!

There are a few changes in our libraries that may be of interest. With the departure of Tina, I am now covering both libraries. While our schedule is a little tight, it is nice to be able to spend more time with elementary students while still maintaining connections with our high school students. As long as I remember to bring my plan book, I am doing fine!

The Scholastic Book Fair arrives September 29 and will return sometime in the spring. This year’s Parents as Reading Partners program will take place during the month of March. Information on all library events will be sent home.

There have been some cosmetic changes in our libraries this year. The last of the Adirondack “critters” have been moved to the high school library, our “Adirondack Room”. With the addition of six posters donated to us by Marty Podskoch, noted author and illustrator, our upper displays look wonderful.
With special thanks to Mrs. O’Hara, we have added more puppets and story characters to our elementary display shelves. Both libraries have added some wonderful new titles to their collections and our computers are up and running. Students in first grade through sixth are already participating in our book challenge. Students are striving to read at least 25 books by June 1. A display located outside of the elementary library will keep track of their progress. Prizes are awarded as plateaus of 10, 18 and 25 books are reached. We are in the process of updating our automation system but I am pleased to announce that you may access our library collections online. Students and parents are welcome to browse the catalog from home as well as from school. This will be especially beneficial to students wishing a special title or books to assist with a research project. The catalog is located at: http://llm.fehb.org. A special note, this catalog includes books from BOTH libraries – from primary collections through high school and reference collections.

If you have any questions about either library or if I can be of some assistance with reading lists or other requests, please do not hesitate to contact me. You may leave a message on my voice mail if I am away from my desk. The telephone number is 624-2221, ext. 300

Dear Parents:

Hello! My name is Deirdre Dunham and I will be student teaching with Ms. Lynch this semester. I am from Tupper Lake, NY and a 2004 graduate of St. Lawrence University with Bachelors degree in Biology.

I completed the course work for my Masters of Education last May and this is the final step for my certification. I look forward to this semester with great enthusiasm.

If you have any questions or comments please contact either Ms. Lynch or Mr. Crampton, our new Superintendent.

Respectfully,

Deirdre Dunham

FYI

Long Lake PTSA 2005-2006 Meeting Schedule

Meetings will start @ 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria, and parents are encouraged to attend. The PTSA President is Donna Clark.

Thursday 10/20/2005

Thursday 11/17/2005

Thursday 12/15/2005

Thursday 1/19/2005

Thursday 2/16/2005

Thursday 3/16/2005

No April Meeting due to school vacation

Thursday 5/18/2005

Thursday 6/15/2005

FYI

Former Long Lake Central School Teacher Ruth Stebner passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at Meadowbrook Health Care Facility in Plattsburgh, NY. Ms. Stebner taught subjects in grades 7-12 from 1947 – 1972 when she retired.

And now…a few words from our Speech-Language Department!

Hello! As your new school speech-language pathologist, I would like to introduce myself and provide you with a little information about the types of speech and language services available to students.

After a 4- year hiatus from being a stay-at-home mom to raise our two preschool children, I am delighted to begin working part-time in my field again!

I enjoy being in a school environment and come to you with 22 years previous experience of working as a full-time speech-language pathologist for schools through St.Lawrence-Lewis County BOCES as well as 2 additional years for Sunmount Developmental Center. I have received such a warm welcome from staff and students at LLCS, making me realize just how good it feels to be back in school again! (Yes, I was a person who loved playing school when I was little!).

You are probably wondering exactly what types of speech and language services are available for students, so here is a description in brief:

Speech services help students correctly say speech sounds in words, sentences, reading and conversation. For example; learning how to say the "s" or "r" sounds. Language services target and develop many areas of language (in comprehension and/or in verbal expression) which may be weak, such as learning vocabulary, understanding and using basic concepts (ex. Opposites, time, directional, colors etc.), learning how to formulate grammatically correct sentences, social language skills (such as learning how to take turns in a conversation, how to carry on a conversational exchange, how to verbally agree/disagree, phone etiquette etc.).

Listening skills of students are another area of primary focus for the speech-language pathologist (for example; listening memory and recall of information, discrimination of sounds, following multi-step directions, identification of rhyme patterns, identification of number of sounds heard in words etc.). These skills are critical for reading development.

The three main areas of focus mentioned: speech, language and listening (all under the umbrella of communication skills) are critical in achieving not only success within the classroom but also in daily life. They comprise the foundation or building blocks of our daily communicative interactions in our lives.

I look forward to working with the students, staff and parents in our community.

Sincerely,

Betsy Comeau

2005 YEARBOOKS

Rose-Marie Ordway

Yearbook Advisor

2005 Senior yearbooks will be delivered hopefully during the month of October. It’s not too late to order a copy now. We have a limited number of copies available so, if interested send name, address, and $16.00 to Long Lake Central School. If you’re unsure you ordered one call 624-2221 ext. 302 for information.

BOARD MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR

September 8, 2005

· The Board performed their annual walk-through prior to the meeting.

· Approval of July 14 and August 4, 2005 Minutes.

· The next Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 13^th in the cafeteria.

· Approval of the July, 2005 Treasurer Reports.

· Approval of Warrants #4 and #5.

· Presentation of Comprehensive Budget Status Reports.

· Garage door surplus status was tabled as Mr. Finch may have use for it.

· 2004/2005 School Year Bus Recap.

· Presentation of LLCS & Hamilton County Transportation Contract.

· Review of the NYS Comptrollers letter regarding State Audits.

· Approval of NYS Policy Statement for Free and Reduced Price Meals for School Year 2005/2006.

· To be discussed at the October 13^th meeting, Non-Resident Tuition Policy.

· Approval of Support of Hamilton County Empire Zone Resolution.

· Report of Superintendent’s Conference Day by Mr. Crampton

· Mr. Crampton reported proposal of CADD purchase for Mr. Finch for Technology classes.

· Appointment of Mr. James Piraino as Modified Soccer Coach for the 2005/2006 School Year.

· Appointment of Mr. Gary Baker as teacher mentor to Mrs. Tina Pine, the new 5^th grade Teacher, and Mr. Michael Farrell as teacher mentor to Ms. Shannon Germain, the new high school math teacher.

· Approval of Mr. Thomas Vartuli and Mr. Andrew Stengrevics as substitute teachers pending fingerprint clearance.

· At this time the Past Graduate Survey created by Mr. Lawrence Patzwald will not be initiated.

· Proposal by the Boy Scouts of America to set up a Chapter in the Long Lake area.

· Authorization for Mr. Crampton and Ms. Gannon to look into purchasing a Kiln for classes.

· At this point there is no scheduled Outing Club for the 2005/2006 school year. Information for programs at the Newcomb VIC and the Trailblazer program will be made available.

· EF Tours who has planned the Senior Trip has asked that the Seniors schedule their trip for March 2006 instead of April 2006, the Board has asked the Class Advisors to be sure they can receive a full refund if necessary.

· The Board received a copy of a letter written by Mrs. Michelle Hamdan regarding the efforts of the Town of Long Lake to keep the geese from the Ballfield.

· Star Lab will be coming to the School in October.

· The Board denied a request to keep the fitness center open through 8:30 a.m. the Board wants Fitness Center hours during non-school hours only.

· A request for use of Technology room equipment was declined, and The Board is hoping to offer Adult Ed. Classes where this type of request may be available.

· Mr. Nick Luxford and Ms. Heather Black sent Thank You Letters for the use of ACE funds given by the School.

· Approval of ACE funds for Mr. Bryan Geiger to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C.

· The Board accepted the agreement between Long Lake Central School, Long Lake Central School Faculty Association, and Mrs. Krista Sparks.

· The Board accepted the resignation of Mrs. Krista Sparks, subject to the terms of the above agreement, effective September 1, 2005.

· The Board appointed Mrs. Krista Sparks as a per diem Long term substitute, subject to the terms of the above agreement, effective September 1, 2005

Long Lake Central School Varsity Soccer Team

The varsity soccer team is off to a great start this season. As of Wednesday, September 15, the team’s record stands at 3 and 1 overall and 2 and 0 in league play. In the North Warren tournament the team lost the first game to the Cougars by the score of 5 to 2 but we were hardly outplayed and had numerous opportunities to equalize the score. We then defeated Johnshurg in the consolation game 3 to 1. In our league opener against Minerva Newcomb we outplayed the Mountaineers, but only managed one goal; this was our first shut out of the season. We then played Johnsburg again and although we had more chances to score we were trailing 2 to 1 at the end of the first half. In the second half the Lakers dominated play resulting in four unanswered goals, thus securing a 5 to 2 victory.

This team has a drastically different look than last year. We are focused on improving our ground game and the team is strong at every position. All the athletes are working hard in practice and games, and although we have looked flat at times, we have never shown a loss of confidence or had an emotional let down. Our varsity soccer team we has a good shot at winning the Southern Division of the MVAC this season. If this team can do that we will be honored with the privilege of playing in the MVAC championship game which will be at Plattsburgh State, on a new artificial turf field, under the lights.

In addition to the quality play this team is developing, our character has been very good and continues to get better with every passing day. Please come out and support our effort, positive spectator support usually motivates the players to do their absolute best.

Our sportsmanship under sometimes-stressful conditions has been very good as a team. I ask that every parent and spectator focus on positive reinforcement to the players rather than complain to the officials about perceived “bad calls”. From different angles things can look quite different and the officials are human, they make mistakes as all of us do. The coach of the team should be the one directing questions and comments to the officials.

Congratulations to Noah Beardsley for making the Post Star’s top five players to watch this season.

LONG LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL

BOYS VARSITY SOCCER

Name Black # White # Year Position

1. Alex Smith 23 25 Fr. Goal/Fullback

2. David Andrews 10 9 So. Stopper

3. Andy Snide 8 8 So. Fullback

4. Merrihew, Taylor 2 14 So. Wing/Midfield

5. Adams, Gary 5 5 Jr. Fullback

6. Joel Hart 21 21 So. Wing

7. Olbert Kodee 32 32 Jr. Midfield/Goal

8. Andrews Nicole** 4 17 Sr. Midfield/Wing

9. Austin, Caleb 19 19 Sr. Midfield/Wing

10. Helms, Tim 18 30 Sr. Midfield

11. Beardsley, Noah 7 7 Sr. Striker

12. Luxford, Nick 13 13 Sr. Sweeper

HELP WANTED

Anticipated opening for Fitness room

attendant. As always we are accepting

applications in the office.

LONG LAKE PTSA

Our first meeting on September 15, 2005 was a busy one as we set up our events for the year. Officers for this year are: President – Donna Clark, Vice President- Hallie Bond, Secretary- Kelly O’Brien, Treasurer- Nancy Wallace and Teacher Representative- Gail Seaman. Our student representatives have not been chosen yet. Members need to renew their membership for this school year and we need new members - contact a member to join or renew. Anyone can become a member; you don’t need to have a student in school, the dues are just $5.00 for the year for adults and $3.00 for students. Support your school and join.

Meetings are going to be held the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Highlights from our September meeting are as follows: PTSA will have a table at the October 8^th Town of Long Lake Harvest Festival to sell tickets for a beautiful quilt made and donated by Diane Waters. Members can renew and new members can join at this time. A Haunted House will be set up for children at the Town Pavilion to go through, on October 28^th and 29^th from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. each night. Volunteers are needed to set up starting October 22^nd and items for decorating are needed. Contact Diane Waters at 624- 4223, Donna Clark at 624-5503 or Kelly O’Brien at 624- 6953 if you have ideas, items to donate or would like to help decorate or be a chaperone at the Pavilion. We are still collecting box tops and empty printer cartridges. They can be dropped of at the school or to a member. Larry’s Locker has been set up in Mrs. Seaman’s room at school and students needing pens, pencils, book bags, or notebooks can see her at school. Request for sneakers and other school needs should be addressed confidentially to Mrs. Seaman. Larry’s Locker was set up from a generous gift donated by Larry Patzwald, our former Interim Superintendent, to provide items needed by students for school. Thank-you Larry and thanks also go to Cherie and Jim O’Hara and Isabella LaScala for their donations to Larry’s Locker. Coats for Kids is now called Coats for All. Coats, jackets and other outdoor wear are available for anyone and are located on the rack near the Fitness Center. Please help yourself. There are sizes for infants to adults. Donations of like new coats, jackets, skiwear and other outerwear may be left in the box in the LLCS entryway. Gail Seaman coordinates this program for the PTSA and you may contact her at school at 624-2221 or at home at 624-3894.

Our next meeting is October 20^th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. We are small but we can do a lot with your help. Please join and volunteer for one of our projects!