OB LV memory 8/13 dm Stroll Down Memory Lane Locust Valley Central School District Hosts Senior Citizens' Days Recently, close to 30 senior citizens took a stroll down memory lane when they visited the very schools that taught many of them their ABC's. The Locust Valley Central School District hosted "back to school tours" for senior citizens throughout the community, providing transportation, breakfast and a tour of the senior citizens' respective intermediate schools, led by fifth-grade students who kept their groups on schedule. The welcomed visitors observed classroom instruction, music and art classes, library classes, and students utilizing computer technology. Revisiting Locust Valley At Locust Valley Intermediate, Interim Assistant Principal Lee Aschenbrenner welcomed the group of 13, and was followed by a musical welcome by third-graders. In the library, the invited guests enjoyed a continental breakfast. The crowd then separated into five groups, led by fifth-graders Paul Buffa, Zach Goodman, Natalie Harrington, Lisa Mangiapane, and Whitney Rosenberg, and accompanied by Locust Valley Elementary Parent Council Treasurer Betti McClellan, Recording Secretary Melissa Mohen and from the board of directors, Denise Hahn and Eileen Petrucci. During the tour, students also interviewed senior citizens who had attended Locust Valley Elementary about what school was like for them. Students were researching the history of the school for the June 12 ceremony rededicating the original school bell. After touring the building and observing students and teachers in action, the seniors had a chance to ask questions of Superintendent Dr. Anthony Singe, Board Vice President Lynn Fricke, High School Principal Edward Tronolone, Middle School Principal Dr. La Verne Flowers and Locust Valley Elementary Principal Jo Ann Grim. Concluding the day, Miss Grim expressed to the five students tour guides, "You really made me so proud today. Thank you." The students extended invitations to their guests to an upcoming school event - Mr. Tronolone and Dr. Flowers extended similar invitations to upcoming events in their respective schools, as well. Revisiting Bayville Intermediate At Bayville Intermediate, a group of about 15 was welcomed by Principal Nora Friedman and Dr. Singe, as well as School Board President Gary Goodman and board member Andrea Carlin. After a continental breakfast, the groups were escorted around the building by fourth-grade students Kerry Belodoff and Jenna McCann and fifth graders Amy Morse, Andrew Kronnauer and Dana Malatano. They observed students participating in technology, art and library classes. According to Mrs. Friedman, senior citizens from Bayville are not strangers to the schools. Many seniors are involved with the students through the building's enrichment cluster program, where they volunteer their time to share their skills with students. Parents who attended the Bayville Senior Day included Coordinated Parents' Council Vice President Margo Cope, Bayville PTA President Kathryn Caulfield, Vice President Kim Flower, Corresponding Secretaries Kathy Treger and Ermis Carbone, and Treasurer Patricia Ney. Also, invitations were extended by the school to the senior citizens to their upcoming concerts. "Seeing our students and senior citizens make a connection was delightful," Mr. Goodman mentioned. "The senior citizens had a chance to observe all the innovations in education in our district, and the students had the opportunity to learn about senior citizens' interests and concerns. I think the tours were beneficial to all, and we look forward to more opportunities for senior/student interaction in the future." Dr. Singe added, "I am delighted and proud to open up our schools to the senior citizens of our community. As integral members of our community, it is important that they be welcomed to observe our students, who in many cases are their grandchildren, as they learn in a nurturing, challenging environment. We look forward to expanding such visits in the future." Many senior citizens expressed a desire for more visits in the future, both back to their respective intermediate schools and to the primary, middle and high schools. The tours were sponsored by the board of education in cooperation with both schools' staff, parent council, and students. CAPS 1 Superintendent Dr. Anthony Singe welcoming seniors at the Bayville Intermediate School. 2 Current Board President Lynn Fricke (right) observes a music class at Locust Valley Intermediate School with the welcomed visitors. Locust Valley School District Offers Drivers Education Driver Education will be offered during the fall semester to 11th and 12th grade high school students who are residents of Locust Valley Central School District. Students in a public or private school are eligible to enroll in the driver education program. Students residing in the district but who attend secondary schools other than Locust Valley High School will be accepted into the program according to the same criteria as students from Locust Valley High School. High school graduates are not eligible. All applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 1998. Applicants will be enrolled according to their date of birth, oldest first, with the exception that seniors shall be enrolled before juniors. Applications for preregistration will be available in the Senior High Office beginning Monday, Aug. 24 and must be returned to Mr. Barlow by Friday, Sept. 4. Students of Locust Valley High School will have these forms mailed home to them. Residents who do not attend Locust Valley High School must present proof of residency, age and grade. These documents may be presented during the hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a mandatory meeting for all pre-registered students on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 2:45 p.m. in the senior high cafeteria. Class assignments will be distributed at this time. To qualify for a blue card, there can be no absences.