2011-2012 National Technical Honor Society inductees from Clarkstown
North High School	South High School	Birchwood School
Gabriella Chillino Eric Jacobs John Latanzio Alberta Kukaj Brianne Oliveira Shannon Reilly	Avery Reiff Julie Nguyen	Justin Strichartz
Principal's Honor Roll recipients from Clarkstown the students listed above, plus:
North High School	South High School	Birchwood School
Daniella Giorgio Matthew Glade Jordan Goedecke Diego Martinez James Reilly Austin White	Tamara Duroseau Robert Milone Jaison Sunny	Brandon March
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Artwork by Sierra Perez, a senior at Clarkstown South High School, is featured in the Vertical Team Guide to AP Studio Art, which has recently been published by the College Board. Sierra, also the Vice President of the National Art Honor Society, completed three distinct AP Studio Art portfolios in the past two years at South. Congratulations to Sierra! In addition, a cd that accompanies the guide includes artwork by senior Diana Lee and class of 2011 graduates Tara Holland, Shannon Kopunek, and Juliane Ng. 

Child's Play Touring Theater is a Chicago-based professional theater for young audiences that performs original works adapted from stories and poems submitted by students in the months prior. The performance consists of several fun short skits that include original live music, dancing and audience participation.

This year's winning stories were:

The fourth grade students at Woodglen Elementary were treated to an entertaining and engaging presentation on the inventions of Thomas Edison. The presenter used humor and knowledge to engage the students and they were eager to join in, sharing what they already knew about Mr. Edison.   They especially enjoyed the stories of the great inventors comedic side.

Last month, Laurel Plains Elementary School held its fifth Health, Safety and Wellness Fair. During the fair, the children learned about health and safety from thirty three community and parent experts, building on the curriculum already taught. Most of the presentations involved hands-on experiences such as simulating putting out a fire with a hose or working in an ambulance as it rushes a patient to the hospital. Additional topics included in the fair were dental care, brain safety, importance of proper nutrition and exercise, bone health, bike safety, internet safety, dog safety, water safety, Jump 4 Heart, basic first aid, living with disabilities, demonstration of the Heimlich maneuver, yoga, and karate.

Throughout the year first grade students at Woodglen Elementary discussed the qualities that make someone a good friend. This May the students were given the opportunity to present what they had learned at the May Spirit Assembly.

With the help of music teacher Ms. Samantha Priore and first grade teachers Mrs. Eileen Cording, Mrs. Abby Kahn, Mrs. Lisa Gould, Mrs. Ilene Mirenberg, and Dr. Marianne Strayton, students used movements, songs, and artwork to capture the qualities necessary to cheer up our friends and helping each other.

Woodglen Elementary students were treated to The Broccoli Rob Show to kick off Wellness Week. This is an interactive, musical performance meant to inspire students to make healthy food choices. The Broccoli Rob Show included songs about tomatoes, spinach and other fruits and vegetables that kids could incorporate into their diets. 

North High School students volunteered their time at Woodglen Elementary to help the kindergartners celebrate Earth Day.  The high school students organized nine differently themed centers for the event, such as water conservation, land use, recycling, littering, the web of life, predators and prey, and planting. The children enjoyed the hands on centers and also enjoyed working together with the high school students.

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