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Around Westchester Schools: John Jay Opens 'Julius Caesar', Mount Pleasant App, Rye Neck Notes Shakespeare Tragedy, Comedy Opens At John Jay Two of Shakespeare's Roman plays: the classic tragedy "Julius Caesar" and the fast-moving and delightful "The Comedy of Errors," directed by David Fritsch, are on stage now at John Jay Middle School. In the plot, a case of mistaken intent results in war and a case of mistaken identity ends in hilarity. Click here to purchase tickets. Performances are Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online through Brown Paper Tickets as well as at the door 30 mi…

by Donna Christopher

11/15/2019

Schools

Fit Teacher In Rye Says Gym Challenge Sets Good Example A first-grade teacher in the Rye City School District takes a walk every day in all kinds of weather on her lunch break. She does it for her health but also so her "students see how my activity energizes me to teach and live life to the fullest," said Marianne Kolesar, winner of a fitness challenge at her gym recently. It was the Teachers Challenge at Club Fit Jefferson Valley. In addition, the club awarded a $500 donation to Lakeland School in Shrub Oak as part of the contest. Club Fit Briarcliff also had an individual winner, Peekskill Middle School teacher Owen Scully. "The …

by Donna Christopher

11/07/2019

Schools

Preschoolers Kick Up Kindness In Dobbs Ferry Think your toddler is too young to spread kindness? "Learning about, experiencing and reproducing kindness are fundamental skills that kids should acquire at a young age," said Monica Nolasco. She is vice president of curriculum at The Learning Experience, an education and childcare franchise in Dobbs Ferry. Preschoolers there were recently introduced to a fun-loving elephant "Bubbles" to raise money for Make-A-Wish. Kids as young as three took part in the fundraiser. A wish wall and coins for a cause were activities in this key part company-wide philanthropy curriculum that teaches and show…

by Donna Christopher

11/06/2019

Schools

Norwalk School Promotes Kindness Kindness builds character and plays an important part in school curricula across Fairfield County where one has gotten national notice for the focus. Tracey Magnet School has been honored as both a state and national School of Character. Character.org in May designated 88 schools and 3 districts in 24 states as National Schools of Character as well as 1 school as a China School of Character for 2019. Tracey Magnet School is the only school in Connecticut to receive the designation. The annual program certifies schools and districts at the state and national level that demonstrate a de…

by Donna Christopher

11/06/2019

Schools

Westchester Therapist Says Parents Need To Pay Attention To Signs Before Crisis Often it is not until older kids have an emergency that parents seek professional support for emotional problems. "It's hard and confusing as a consumer to figure out what's out there and what works if you're in a crisis," said Suzanne Davino, Ph.D., director of DBT Intensive Programs at Cognitive Behavioral Consultants, which has an office in White Plains. Davino is a licensed clinical psychologist and provides CBT and DBT through individual, family, couple and group modalities to clients of all ages. She talked recently to Daily Voice Plus about some of the issues that arise in teens and…

by Donna Christopher

11/04/2019

Lifestyle

Long Island's Best Burgers? That's What Many Say About This Eatery In Business For 56 Years Long Islanders know the familiar pale blue signs with "burgers" and "franks" signaling a fast-food drive-in that usually has lines out the door. All American Hamburger Drive-In in Massapequa at 4286 Merrick Road is a town fixture since 1963 though the decor is 50s drive-in and the fare hasn't been updated since, a good thing, nor have the prices, really cheap. The old-school fast-food joint serves the same family recipes of burgers, fries and shakes in a counter-service setup to eat in or carry out. The eatery has plenty of local and out of town fans. Massapequa resident Daniel L., says o…

by Donna Christopher

11/04/2019

Schools

Danbury Addiction, Mental Health Clinician Offers Lifesaving Message For Parents Did you know if your teenager took a drug overdose, calling 911 is not enough? "Anybody who has an inkling of whether or not their child has heroin addition should make sure they have the Narcan nasal spray in their house," said Kate Powell, a co-occurring addiction and mental health clinician and the founder in 2015 of the Center for Emotional Health in Danbury. The lifesaving drug Narcan can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose when used at the first sign of overdose and is available in injection or nasal spray at most pharmacies. But before a crisis, parents who suspect drug u…

by Donna Christopher

11/01/2019

Schools

Group Hires Law Firm For Action Against New Rochelle School Board In Hiring Superintendent A coalition of New Rochelle residents and community leaders is suing the New Rochelle Board of Education, challenging its selection of a new superintendent. The Collective New Rochelle hired a Westchester law firm to bring legal action against city's school board for the appointment of Laura Feijóo as superintendent of New Rochelle schools. The Board of Education announced in June that Feijóo would take over the position effective Friday, Nov. 1. The Collective New Rochelle includes past and current presidents of the New Rochelle NAACP, Kathryn Minaya, a community leader and parent, …

by Donna Christopher

10/31/2019

Schools

Fairfield County Based Group Fills Gap For Hungry Students Imagine the anxiety a child feels when he's "insecure" about where his next meal will be. Even kids in Fairfield County's pricey zip codes live with the worry. Based on data compiled during the past school year, there are schools in Fairfield, Greenwich, Norwalk and Stamford with at least 50 percent of children eligible for free and reduced-price meals in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) school nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program, according to the Connecticut State Department of Education. Children may receive free or reduced-price meals if the househ…

by Donna Christopher

10/31/2019

Schools

Staples Training Center Lifting Athletes Into 21st Century Did you know coaches think the emotional benefits of strength training is as important as the physical benefits like making athletes more powerful and faster? "Strength training is great for stress management and helps not just athletes but all students feel better about themselves," said Staples High School Associate Head Coach Jon Zames. That is why a fundraising effort to upgrade the school's Fitness Center with new and more equipment is so important. An upgrade from four to 14 stations will make it more accessible to support the sports teams and physical education progra…

by Donna Christopher

10/30/2019

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