April 13, 2015
If there is one thing that students look forward to most about the last few months of the school year other than summer being on its way, it’s likely the fact that outdoor recess can resume. After months of having to stay indoors for the entirety of the school day, any chance they can get…
April 9, 2015
The push to go green certainly isn’t a new initiative by any means, but it is one that continues to gain popularity year after year – is action being taken in your school? Regardless of whether or not eco-friendly practices are being implemented yet, April is the perfect month to either get started or amp…
March 31, 2015
Once again another holiday is almost here, and that means it’s time to get your students in the holiday spirit. Although it feels like we were just talking about Thanksgiving and other end of year holidays, today’s focus is Easter; can you believe we are already up to April holidays? We sure can’t! If you’re doing some last…
March 26, 2015
If it hasn’t been done already, it’s likely that your school will be making an announcement about spring sports within the next few weeks. That means it’s your job as the school administrator, coach or even classroom teacher to switch gears and begin thinking about how your students can stay safe out on the playing field…
March 20, 2015
Between your gymnasium and your athletic field, chances are you have at least one, if not two, sets of bleachers installed at your school. When was the last time you had them inspected and updated if necessary? Although most just see them as a convenient seating arrangement for viewing sports games or participating in outdoor events such as homecoming…
March 17, 2015
No matter which way you slice it, today is all about being green – a St. Patrick’s Day tradition, of course! However, we’d like to put a little spin on the meaning of being green and focus on the go green initiative as it relates to the environment (something we are proud to be a…
March 12, 2015
After the enormous amount of snow we had this winter, most Long Island residents would probably agree that it seemed like the spring would never come. But although snow and winter weather conditions aren’t completely off our radar yet, this week’s high temperatures offered a little bit of hope that spring is on its way. And that brings…
March 10, 2015
From National Reading Month to St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of Spring and more, there sure is an awful lot to celebrate this month! Did you know that March is also National Nutrition Month? Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month occurs each March to promote awareness about the importance of…
March 9, 2015
For some, March is an exciting month because it signifies the start of Spring. For others, March is one of the most anticipated months of the year for one reason and one reason only – St. Patrick’s Day! During a time where everyone and everything is all about being green, your students are bound to be talking about…
March 5, 2015
When it comes to the classroom, most teachers would probably agree that reading is a subject which often finds itself as a top priority. Why? In addition to the fact that English is a core subject of its own, literacy skills are essential for students to excel in academics across the board. Being that March…