Landing Elementary School
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A National Blue Ribbon Award Winning School of Excellence
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Welcome To Our School
Welcome to Landing School, also known as "the Friendly School!" Landing is a special place for so many reasons. It is a place where we pride ourselves on being a family. As Landing principal, I am proud of my caring and nurturing faculty and staff, who are committed to bringing each and every child a full and enriched educational experience. We strive each day to reach our personal goals and celebrate our many successes. We value our cultural diversity and learn to be appreciative of the unique qualities that make us who we are. At Landing School, we understand that learning styles are individual and varied, and we search continually for ways to reach all learners, so that each child can realize his or her own personal potential.
Our PTA is an integral part of our family, and provides our students with a variety of fun and educational experiences throughout the school year.
Our On-Site Committee meets regularly to discuss ways in which we can be proactive as a school community and keep our learning environment a positive and productive one. We consider local community members (Glen Cove seniors, policemen, etc.) to be our extended family members and encourage their participation in our many outreach programs.
As you can see, Landing School is more than just an elementary school....it is our home.
Welcome!
Michael Israel
Principal
Landing Elementary School
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MLK Assembly and Barrel Burn
On Friday, January 13th, we commemorated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with a “Barrel Burn”, preceded by a school-wide assembly in the all-purpose room. Classes shares a timeline, sang a song, shared an acrostic poem about MLK, et cetera. As a follow-up, class representatives participated in a “Barrel Burn” outside the school while Landing School students watch as Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream . . .” speech was played over the public address system. As you may know, this is based on a story, My Dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, by Faith Ringgold. Teachers checked this book out from our school Library and read it to their classes earlier in the week. The “Barrel Burn” was a simulation in which students listed prejudices (i.e., race, gender, religion, violence, fear) on pieces of paper which were burned in a barrel and replaced with “peace,” freedom” and “brotherhood.” The Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department was present to oversee and light the fire. Our music teacher, Rosita Mallo led us in song outside at the Barrel Burn ("We Shall Overcome").
The Landing PTA Reflections Winners were also honored at the beginning of the assembly.
Landing School Holds Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee!
On Wednesday, January 11th, eight Landing School 5th graders had the opportunity to demonstrate some amazing spelling skills as they participated in the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. All eight contestants had previously won spelling bees that were held within their fifth grade classes. The competition was a difficult one as all eight contestants were well prepared, poised and confident! This year's contestants were Yanira Acosta, Hannah Boecklin, twins sisters Lucy and Micaela Costello, Rachel Espinoza, Jasmine James, Arham Jamil, and Keith Simpson. The competition was co-moderated this year by Landing teachers, Mrs. Margaret Clark and Mrs. Denise Pawlowski. Assisting the co-moderators in the capacity of floor judges were Mrs. Jamie Sharfman, Mrs. Monica Altamirano and Mrs. Christine Barsic.
Mrs. Clark, who hosts the spelling event each year, did a wonderful job of putting the spellers at ease with her kind words of support throughout the competition as well as with humorous sentences she created to accompany each spelling word. Mrs. Pawlowski’s responsibilities included preparation of the extensive word lists for the contestants as well as acquainting them with the rules and regulations of the contest to ensure a seamless competition. When asked about this year's competitors, Mrs. Pawlowski responded, "I could not be more proud of our Landing School spelling bee participants. Not only are they all excellent spellers, but each showed care and concern for the others when words were misspelled, causing them to be disqualified. At Landing School, we take pride in helping children understand what it means to be mindful of one another’s feelings." Co-moderator, Mrs. Clark added, "These students competed in a spelling bee that lasted 22 rounds, almost doubling last year’s record! Through it all, they showed patience, focus, and stamina. All eight participants should feel proud of their accomplishments!" School Principal, Dr. Michael Israel, added, "I am so proud of the spelling bee contestants and all the students who participated in the preliminary spelling bees within their classes. Although the spelling bee ends each year with only one child officially named as “winner”, I am proud to say that in ways too numerous to count, all of our Landing children are winners!”
Yanira Acosta, from Mrs. Phegley’s class, was this year's first place spelling bee winner. Our "runner up" was Hannah Boecklin from Mr. Smith’s class. In the coming weeks, Yanira will be preparing to compete in the Long Island Regional Round, which takes place on Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Hofstra University. The Landing School family wishes Yanira all the best as she continues in the Scripps Howard Spelling Bee finals. Congratulations to all who planned for and participated in this exciting event!
May/June 2012 REMINDERS:
May 7
Meet The Candidates Night @ 7:30 @ Ms
May 8
Landing PTA Staff Appreciation Day
May 11
Grade 4 Science Fair 1:30 – 2:30pm
May 13
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 15
Glen Cove School Board Of Education Election & Budget Vote 7am – 9 Pm
May 17
Grade 4 Spring Concert 7:00 Pm
Senior Volunteer Program Reception
May 18
Grade 3 Science Fair 1:30 – 2:30 Pm
May 21
Grade 5 Students To Middle School For 6th Grade Orientation
Grade 5 Parents To Mddle School For 6th Grade Orientation @ 6:30 Pm
Board Of Education Meeting 8pm Middle School
May 22 & 23
Landing B.O.G.O. Book Fair
May 23
Landing PTA Meeting @ 3:45 Pm
May 24
Grade 4 NYS Science Exam – Manipulative Section
May 24
Grade 3 Spring Concert 7:00 Pm
May 28
Memorial Day Holiday – Schools Closed
May 30
Grade 5 Landing/Connolly Students “Meet & Greet” @ Landing School
May 31
Landing School Field Day
June 1
Landing School Field Day – Rain Date
June 4
Grade 5 Concert 7:00 Pm &
Grade 4 NYS Science Exam – Written Section
June 6
Landing Grade 3 Orientation @ 9:45 Am
Landing Grade 3 Parent Orientation @ 7:00 Pm
June 7
Grade 5 End Of Year Trip To The New York Hall Of Science
June 8
Junior Rising Star Assembly @ 9:45 Am
June 11th – 15th
Spirit Week!
June 13
Grade 5 End Of Year Picnic
June 17
Happy Father’s Day!
June 18
Board Of Education Meeting 8:00 Pm Middle School
June 19
Grades 3 & 4 Year-End Picnics
Grade 5 Moving Up Ceremony @ 9:45 Am
June 21
Half Day Of School – 12 Noon Dismissal
June 22
Last Day Of School- School Hours 8:45–9:45 Report Cards Distributed
As you may know, as stated in the Landing School April Parent Newsletter, we had anticipated installation of our new Landing playground equipment during the recent Spring vacation period. However, we experienced a delay in the shipment of the equipment from the manufacturer. As a result, we have been informed that it is anticipated that the new playground equipment will be installed during the first two weeks of May 2012. This information was shared with Landing students during morning announcements via the public address system when we returned from vacation on April 16 to keep them informed. We continue to await the installation of our new playground with much anticipation and excitement.