Students Hammering For a Good CauseMaking a difference at the Habitat for Humanity Student Build in BellportFourteen students from the Edward J. Milliken Technical Center (MTC) Law Enforcement, Cosmetology, Barbering, Computer Technology, and Culinary Arts programs volunteered to haul, hammer, and hang sheetrock to help build a Habitat for Humanity home in Bellport. They did an early rise and traveled by bus to the worksite with lunch in hand where they were met by Tricia Hecker, site director for the build, who began familiarizing them with work gear, tools, safety information, and job assignments. Kathy Schaefer, director of volunteer services for Habitat, was also on-site greeting and thanking the students. She said, “It makes a big difference to learn about the cost of living on Long Island. It’s an eye opening experience. Students tell me that they like being part of something

that makes a difference.” As the students pulled on their work gloves, donned their eye goggles, and tied on their work aprons, Tyreek Ayler, a student from the Bay Shore UFSD said, “Time to get dirty!”

English teacher Eileen Brenner said, “The ESBOCES students have participated in the Habitat for Humanity Student Build for several years now.” A component of the ESBOCES CTE portfolio is community service. Students are required to fulfill four hours to graduate. Destiny Rubenstein of the Brentwood UFSD said, “It makes me feel good to do something for someone else – not just for myself.”This year, the students raised $1,500 through a sale of brownies, prepared by the Culinary Arts students in Chef Jessica Delgado’s class. Ms. Brenner said, “It’s a life changing experience for the students or anyone who helps build a house. The students have participated in this fundraising and Student Build event for many years. They become aware of what it costs to build and own a house on Long Island, and they work side-by-side with the family members who will eventually live in the house.”About the family - Antonia A. is a hardworking single parent striving to provide a healthy and happy living environment for her 15-year-old daughter, Jenna. She has worked in the health care field for almost 15 years. In her own words, when asked why she would like to own a Habitat home on the home ownership application, Antonia answered: “I would like to provide my daughter and myself with a stable place to live. We have moved many times to less than adequate housing and I would like to give my daughter a place to call home.”

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Female students pictured above left–Jamie Rosario, Middle Country CSD; Vanessa Rivera, Middle Country CSD; Deanna Torino, East Islip UFSD; Kayla Reilly, Sayville UFSD are ready to work. Students pictured below gather at the Habitat for Humanity house in Bellport to begin work.

In this Issue... Milliken Tech Supports St. Baldrick’s Foundation ............ 2

Audio Production Team Will Compete in National Competition ................................... 3

SkillsUSA .................................. 4 - 5

LI Media Arts Show Draws Large Participation ........... 6

Brushing Away Children’s Fear .. 7

ROTHCO Scholarship Winner ..... 8

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The Cosmetology class at the Edward J. Milliken Technical Center (MTC) in Oakdale supported the St. Baldrick’s Foundation on St. Patrick’s Day by selling and applying green and orange hair extensions for $10 a piece. Also available were manicures. On the following Friday, the students and staff shaved heads for the foundation, advertising “Shaving the Way to Conquer Kids’ Cancer.”Overseen by Cosmetology teachers Luke Mahoney, Deborah Esposito, and Michelle Pristini, these annual events have raised thousands of dollars for charity. Among those who made appointments for the 2011 St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser were fellow students and teachers, Eastern Suffolk BOCES staff and administrators, and members of the public.The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers. As volunteers are busy raising funds, researchers are applying for grants for St. Baldrick’s. Meanwhile, since 2000, over

Daughters/Sons Share a Day’s Work with Their ParentsSons and daughters worked side-by-side with their parents at the Premm Learning Center (PLC) in Oakdale during “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.” This career day/shadowing

day provides an opportunity for parents to share the value of their work. Boys and girls get an education about the workplace, careers, balancing family and work, and a glimpse into what their parents do during the workday.PLC has 12:1:4, 8:1:1, and 8:1:1+2 programs emphasizing a multi-

sensory approach to learning. Students are non-ambulatory and are dependent upon staff to meet their needs throughout the school day. Sons and daughters learned how staff works with students with

disabilities. The children learned how to modify the classroom to meet each student’s individual needs and how their parents used adaptive equipment and hand-over-hand assistance to aid movement and independence. There were learning experiences going on in every classroom. One classroom organized a talent show coordinated by the visiting sons and daughters. At the conclusion of the day,

all the children received a Premm t-shirt and were treated to a “Make Your Own Sundae” ice cream party.Principal Carolyn Hansen said, “The children had a newfound respect for their parents, and for the work that their parents did. They told me it was the best day ever.”

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Audio Production Team will Compete in National CompetitionRiverhead CSD senior Noah Gorman and Shoreham-Wading River CSD senior Aaron Goldstein won first place in the Regional and New York State SkillsUSA competition. Noah and Aaron are students in the Audio Production class at the H. B. Ward Technical and Academic Center (WTAC) in Riverhead. They will compete in the 47th Annual SkillsUSA National Competition in Kansas City, Missouri on June 18, 2011. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. The organization serves more than 200,000 students and instructors annually.According to teacher Bill Sperl, WTAC’s Audio Production class teaches the students every aspect of audio production. Students participate in a detailed simulation that requires the Audio Production students to learn how to create copyrights, study prerecording licensing, use business accounting, and utilize the latest computer sound engineering software (e.g., ProTools, Propellerhead Reason, etc.).As a result of their learning experience at WTAC, both of these young men plan to become audio engineers. Noah will attend SUNY Fredonia in the fall and will pursue a major in Sound Recording Technology. Aaron will attend the New England Institute of Technology, and also plans to major in audio production. Both Noah and Aaron are involved in the music industry and, as a result of their educational experience under the guidance of Audio

Milliken Tech Supports St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Sons and daughters happily gather with their parents at the conclusion of “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.”

145,000 volunteers have shaved their heads in solidarity with children who have cancer. For more information visit www.stbaldricks.org.

High school students from the Bellport Academic Center (BAC) had a date with preschoolers at the Brookhaven Technical Center (BTC) Early Childhood Education (ECE) class to read “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. Everyone gathered in the “Cozy Corner” to hear the tale of this pesky insect and voracious feeder. The book follows the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly, after consuming a wide variety of foodstuffs.Each year, through the National Reading Program and the collaborative efforts of ECE teacher Jayne Kaht and special education teacher Mary Bickford, high school student volunteers visit the ECE classroom and read to the children. Stacey S., Longwood CSD;

Ashley G., Bay Shore UFSD; Jessica G., Miller Place UFSD; Camryn M., East Islip UFSD; and Sean S., Sayville UFSD, are members of the BAC Student Council and earned the privilege to read to the preschoolers. Ms. Bickford said, “It’s a satisfying and valuable experience for the high school students.” Reading aloud is beneficial to both age groups. Each can appreciate a positive shared learning experience. For the preschoolers, it’s fun to sit back, relax, and focus on the story, especially when it’s read dramatically and with vocal inflections. The high school students get the opportunity to practice their language skills, and infuse the characters and story with life. Additionally, the students utilized a

storyboard display with flannel board pieces. As the tale unfolded, the preschoolers chanted the food being eaten by the caterpillar – “two pears, three plums, four strawberries, five oranges,” until the storyboard was filled with the many, many different foods consumed by the caterpillar. After much anticipation, the caterpillar transformed into a butterfly and fluttered onto the storyboard. The preschoolers cheered and applauded the transformation of the hungry caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. The book teaches an array of concepts through colorful illustrations such as counting, days of the week, and different types of food.

BAC Student Council members Stacey S., Longwood CSD; Ashley G., Bay Shore UFSD; Jessica G., Miller Place UFSD; Camryn M., East Islip UFSD; and Sean S., Sayville UFSD, read to the preschoolers in the ECE class in BAC.

Hungry to Read

Production teacher Bill Sperl at WTAC, have already set up their own audio engineering businesses. Just ask them for their business cards!

Chief Operating Officer Gary Bixhorn visits the MTC Cosmetology class in support of St. Baldrick’s Foundation.Riverhead CSD senior Noah Gorman and Shoreham-Wading River CSD senior Aaron Goldstein work on a public service announcement as part of their studies in the Audio Production program at WTAC. Noah and Aaron won first place in Regional/State SkillsUSA competition and will compete in the National SkillsUSA Competition in June.

StatE CompEtIt IoN 2011STUDENT’S NAME PROGRAM/CONTEST ESBOCES

Center SCHOOL DISTRICT

1st Place Winners Nalyia S. Blair Quiz Bowl BTC Islip UFSD Tara A.Daniel Small Animal Careers BTC Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Douglas S. Dellisola Quiz Bowl BTC West Islip UFSD Christian R. Fouchet Quiz Bowl BTC Southold UFSD John T. Hara Quiz Bowl BTC Miller Place UFSD Morgan A. Lashier Advertising & Design BTC Shoreham-Wading River CSD Jesse R. Meigel Employee Application BTC Three Village CSD Jessica Reyes Quiz Bowl BTC Central Islip UFSD Lisa M. Wells Quiz Bowl BTC Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD Guy M. Yuhas Senior Cosmetology BTC Longwood CSD Nelson Perez Small Engine Tech ICC Middle Country CSD Patrick G. McColgan Motorcycle Service MTC William Floyd UFSD Aaron L. Goldstein Audio Production WTAC Shoreham-Wading River CSD Noah M. Gorman Jaime C. Brown Kathryn A. Campanaro Sarah L. Doherty Evelyn K. Fisher Christine M. Papot Michelle J. Sauter Amy Secaida Angela Saunders

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Riverhead CSD Hampton Bays UFSD Eastport-South Manor CSD Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD Southold UFSD Southold UFSD Eastport-South Manor CSD Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD Riverhead CSD

2nd Place Winners Meghan M. Dittmeier Nurse Assisting BTC Patchogue-Medford UFSD Michael P. Stitt Pin Design BTC East Islip UFSD Tyreek T. Ayler Community Service MTC Bay Shore UFSD Deanna M. Glynn Customer Service MTC Sachem CSD Winifred Greenwood Preschool Teaching Asst MTC Bay Shore UFSD Briana N. Lofaro Junior Cosmetology MTC Sachem CSD Rebecca M. Mitchell Community Service MTC Longwood CSD Nora T. Clarke Food & Beverage WTAC Southampton UFSD 3rd Place Winners Eva Aquino Chapter Display BTC Riverhead CSD Iris J. Garrido Pin Design BTC Riverhead CSD Antonio L. Joyner Chapter Display BTC Longwood CSD Cassidy S. Layton Chapter Display BTC Connetquot CSD Trevor P. Mack Video Production BTC East Islip UFSD Nicholas A. Martin TV Production BTC East Islip UFSD Emma R. Milligan Photography BTC Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD Naveen Shoalb Dental Assisting BTC Longwood CSD Lauren E. Wilson TV Production BTC Sachem CSD Debbie V. Cevallos Medical Assisting MTC Patchogue-Medford UFSD 54

SENIOR EVENING WINNERSHair Stylist District Model District Blding.

1st Rebecca Manning Longwood CSD Aileen Jimenez Longwood CSD BTC

2nd Alicia Kozlowski Adult Student Crissy McWeeny Adult student MTC

3rd Elisa Gunther Sayville UFSD Brittany Kelly Sayville UFSD MTC

4th Brittany Graulich Islip UFSD Paige DePalma Adult student MTC

JUNIOR EVENING WINNERSHair Stylist District Model District Blding.

1st Kelley Carton Eastport/South Manor CSD Annemarie Staluppi Eastport/South Manor CSD BTC

2nd Manual Campos Sachem CSD Shannon Williams Sachem CSD MTC

3rd Alyssa Torres Patchogue-Medford UFSD Justina Saudi Riverhead CSD BTC

4th Kelsey Lap Patchogue-Medford UFSD Victoria Papaccio Patchogue-Medford UFSD BTC

SENIOR FANTASY WINNERSHair Stylist District Model District Blding.

1st Guy Yuhas Longwood CSD Angela Zavala Port Jefferson UFSD BTC

2nd Patricia Mittendorf Bayport-Blue Point UFSD Katie Archer Bayport-Blue Point UFSD MTC

3rd Taylor Goldhammer Comsewogue UFSD Teresa Molinari Adult BTC

4th Shauna McCaffrey Longwood CSD Kira Delcolle Patchogue-Medford UFSD BTC

JUNIOR FANTASY WINNERSHair Stylist District Model District Blding.

1st Alyssa Paratore West Islip UFSD Kirsten Curto West Islip UFSD MTC

2nd Sam Tacoma Sachem CSD Krystal Kolderman Longwood CSD MTC

3rd Ariana Brodbeck Miller Place UFSD Jessica Randazzo Miller Place UFSD WTAC

4th Gigi Rashid Sachem CSD Victoria Factor Longwood CSD MTC

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An internship and community-based work experience opportunity at Marshalls department store in Patchogue was a profitable experience for two Eastern Suffolk BOCES students, and the store.Caitlin B., Three Village CSD, and Kaitlynne D., Sachem CSD, were assigned to the lingerie department and decided to organize, categorize, and manage the area so it would run efficiently. The two students from Kathleen Corrado’s Retail Store Services program at the Islip Career Center (ICC) in Oakdale took their internship responsibilities very seriously. It became their personal project. Caitlin organized the merchandise by size and placed the items on hangers. Kaitlynne took on the task of unpacking new merchandise and hanging it in size order. They created a system that was efficient and manageable. As a result of their efforts, Assistant Manager of Marshalls, Wendy Klass, reported that sales in the department have risen.Kaitlynne was happy to hear this, saying, “I enjoy working at Marshalls because it is a fun experience and I am proud that sales have increased because I did a good job.”

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Fran Cook Hair Styling CompetitionThe Fran Cook Hair Styling Competition allows students in the Adult, Junior, and Senior Cosmetology programs to compete, creating evening and fantasy hairstyles.

Everyone is a Winner

The internship opportunity at Marshalls department store was a profitable experience for students Kaitlynne D., Sachem CSD and Caitlin B., Three Village CSD, and the store.

A show of high school student media projects and portfolios, including video, photography, computer graphics, and computer animation known as the Long Island Media Arts Show, was held at Five Towns College in Dix Hills.Thirty-five schools participated, generating 600 student artworks, the largest display yet. “The best single word for this event, as stated by the students,” said Arts-in-Education Administrative Coordinator Carol Brown, is ‘inspirational.’”Students who exhibited for the first time not only saw their own work in this venue, but also the scope of what is being accomplished in other school districts from East Hampton UFSD and Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD to Lynbrook UFSD and Oceanside UFSD. The evaluators (professionals in the field who reviewed the students’ work) commented that the young people have truly learned their lessons from the teachers, each other, and followed recommendations of professionals in the field, reported Ms. Brown, who served as co-chair of the show, along with Television Production teacher Doug Hodges of the East Islip UFSD.Sachem CSD senior Alyssa Mahoney’s passion is computer graphics. “It’s really cool and I love doing it,” she said.

Long Island Media Arts Show Draws Large Participation

Cailtin agreed saying, “I like working at Marshalls because I like having interaction with the customers.”Students in the Retail Store Services program at ICC are introduced to all phases of the selling environment and operate an on-site school store applying concepts learned in the classroom.Ms. Corrado said, “I am very proud that my students achieved this measure of success.”

Literacy: It’s a Social Thing at Jefferson Academic CenterSixth grade students at the Jefferson Academic Center (JAC) enhanced their ability to thrive in middle school by participating in a weekly social skills group. Through structured activities, modeled conversations, and peer engagement, students were able to develop and strengthen speaking and listening skills. This program was funded by a mini-grant awarded to sixth grade teachers Victoria Schwartz and Rose Petrie from the school-based initiative offered by the Education and Information Support Services. JAC Principal Marc Foreman said, “Grant monies provided books, board games, and weekly consumable materials, which support the facilitation of the program. This innovative project wonderfully supported our student’s transition from elementary to our middle school program.”

Sabrina S., William Floyd UFSD; Eduardo R., Longwood CSD; Matthew J., Islip UFSD; Chris L., William Floyd UFSD; Bryson P., Central Islip UFSD; and Nicky K., Patchogue-Medford UFSD, use rules of conversation while engaging in a Bingo game.

SENIOR EVENING WINNERS

JUNIOR EVENING WINNERS

SENIOR FANTASY WINNERS

JUNIOR FANTASY WINNERS

Brushing Away Children’s FearAccording to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the first visit to the dentist should be by around the third birthday. It’s suggested that parents engage in fun activities relating to dentistry through reading, coloring, and crafts to help kids prepare for their first visit.The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program has more than 25 3- and 4-year-old preschoolers. Teacher Gini Wagner at the Islip Career Center (ICC) in Oakdale thought it would be a good idea for her preschoolers to meet a dentist and learn about what happens during a dental visit, so she invited Dr. Mark Salerno, a dentist from Oakdale who specializes in pedodontics, to visit the classroom. He believes that every child deserves a great smile. Using an oversized toothbrush, fake teeth, mask, gloves, and an illustrated dental book, Dr. Salerno began brushing away the children’s fear of going to the dentist.“Ask your parents to check that you did a good job brushing,” said Dr. Salerno. “Three- and 4-year-old children are not old enough to know if they did a good job. I came to the ECE class so the little ones could meet and greet a real dentist. You have to start talking about good snacks versus bad snacks, good oral hygiene, and how to brush correctly, early on so they formulate good habits.”

Dr. Salerno made a lasting impression on the preschool children in Gini Wagner’s ECE class at ICC.

Walter Wm. Denzler, Jr.Stephen Dewey, Ph.D.

Chris Garvey

Katherine J. HeinleinWilliam HsiangSusan Lipman

Joseph LoSchiavoAnne MackeseyWilliam K. Miller

Jeffrey SmithSandra Townsend

John Wyche

Members

PresidentPamela Betheil

Vice PresidentLisa Israel

Member and ClerkFred Langstaff

Eastern Suffolk BOCES Board and Administration

Chief Operating OfficerGary D. Bixhorn

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Guest Reader DayLanguage skills improve for high school and preschool studentsThe Centereach Academic Center (CAC) is a secondary special education program that incorporates a tri-level behavior modification system. CAC Principal Sue Goltz said, “When students achieve the highest degree, Level 3, due to academic and social achievements, based on punctuality, respect, and completion of schoolwork, they are awarded the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. Three high school students, Steven O., Longwood CSD; Theresa G., Rocky Point UFSD; and Diondre L., Riverhead CSD, chose to participate in Guest Reader Day.” Reading helps high school students develop language skills and improves reading while gaining a sense of pride. Language skills for the young children also improve as they become familiar with words, learn structure and elements, and develop their imagination as stories are read aloud to them.

High school students Steven O., Longwood CSD; Theresa G., Rocky Point UFSD; and Diondre L., Riverhead CSD, from CAC, visit MLC in West Islip for Guest Reader Day.

Jacqui Janickey, a high school senior in the Longwood CSD and student in the Senior Cosmetology program at the Brookhaven Technical Center in Bellport, was awarded the Jeff Galloway Scholarship* through ROTHCO – America’s foremost wholesale supplier of military and outdoor products. In total, the scholarship amount is $6,000, which includes the cost of books for two years while Jackie attends SUNY Delhi. ROTHCO’s scholarship program targets local Long Island youth who have overcome some significant obstacle in completing their secondary education, and who might otherwise be unable to attend college. ESBOCES Social Worker and Student Assistance Counselor Amy Roland said, “A few years ago, I began working with Jacqui to build her self-esteem. Jacqui wasn’t the type of person who asked for help.” Jacqui said, “Ms. Roland came around to the classrooms asking students to join self-esteem building clubs; she called them “Promise Groups.” Jacqui joined “Children of Substance Abuse.” There, she met students with similar issues to hers.Jacqui sees herself as a very independent individual but a loner. Her Cosmetology teacher Wendy Joyce said, “It was the intervention that Amy Roland provided that helped Jacqui to blossom. She’s very talented, she loves learning, and she will do well in the cosmetology industry.”Jacqui said, “I’ve always worked. Getting my cosmetology license will enable me to sustain myself. I want to be self-reliant. I don’t want to have to rely on anyone. I’m majoring in social work and humanities in college because I want to help teenagers who may be dealing with some of the same challenges I did and help them through the difficult situations. I would like to make a difference in their lives, like Ms. Roland made in mine.”

ROTHCO Scholarship WinnerLongwood CSD and Eastern Suffolk BOCES student – Jacqui Janickey

* Jeff Galloway was a warehouse manager at ROTHCO. He had substance abuse issues that affected him and caused an untimely death. The company began a memorial scholarship to a student who overcame adversity, is successful despite their home situation, and has financial issues regarding going to college.

Student Assistance Counselor, Amy Roland (l) and Sr. Cosmetology teacher Wendy Joyce (r), are very proud of Jacqui Janickey, Longwood CSD, the recipient of a $6,000 ROTHCO scholarship award.