Islip Budget Passes
Residents in the Islip School District voted to support the 2012-13 budget on May 15, by a vote of 1635 to 860. Thank you to all residents who participated in this important vote. In addition, Tom Leggio, Mary M. Dennis and Brian P. Clock were elected to the Board of Education. The trustee vote was as follows:
Tom Leggio - 1597 votes
Mary M. Dennis - 1110 votes
Angela Parisi - 1082 votes
Steven Costantino - 1047 votes
Brian P. Clock - 1209 votes
Sex Offender Notification
In our continued effort to ensure that the safety of our students is never compromised, we wish to communicate information provided to our District by the police. We have been notified of a Risk Level 3 sex offender residing in the Islip School District. For additional information, you may wish to visit the Parents for Megan’s Law website,
www.parentsformeganslaw.org. Residents without internet access may utilize computers at the Islip Public Library. In addition, information is available for pick-up in person at the administration building. Proof of residency is required.
While the hamlet of Islip is a very safe community, when information such as this is made known by law enforcement, we must all take the opportunity to review safety rules with our children and remind them to be alert and careful so they will avoid situations that could place them in harm’s way.
Islip Junior Named to All-State Team
Islip High School girls varsity basketball two-year captain Shannon Duer has earned a spot on the New York State Sportswriters Association All-State Team and has received the prestigious Suffolk County Coaches Association All-County Award.
Shannon is a four-year starter for Islip, averaging 15.6 points, and an unheard-of 17.8 rebounds, per game. With another outstanding year, Shannon led the Lady Bucs basketball team to the Suffolk County Playoffs for the first time in three years. The 2011-2012 season was also the second year in a row that the standout high school junior led New York State in rebounding, earning her recognition as Long Island’s number one rebounder. This year she ranked among the top twenty scorers in Suffolk County.
Shannon is an honor student who has helped the team reach high academic standards as well, with the Lady Bucs named an All-State Academic Team for the third consecutive year!
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Islip Students Nominated for Teeny Awards
Islip High School and the Office of Fine and Performing Arts are pleased to announce the individual students who have been nominated for Teeny Awards based on their performances in Little Shop of Horrors in March:
• Nick Fanizzi - Best Leading Male in a Musical (Seymour)
• Leighann Martone - Best Supporting Female in a Musical (Crystal)
• Shaina Stroh - Best Supporting Female in a Musical (Audrey II)
• Mike McAlpin - Outstanding Cameo Performance in a Musical (Orin/Dentist)
Additionally, the production has been nominated for Outstanding Ensemble in a Musical and Student Pit Orchestra. Special recognition will be made of Rebecca Goess for her work as Student Choreographer and Maggie Farkas for Poster and Program Art Design.
The Teeny Awards will be held on Tuesday, June 12, at the CM Performing Arts Center, 931 Montauk Hwy, Oakdale, NY at 6:00 p.m. A red carpet event precedes the 7:00 p.m. awards ceremony. For ticket information, please call (631) 218-2810.
The Teeny Awards is a student arts recognition program of the Islip Arts Council. The mission of this program is to recognize and celebrate the talented theater students across Islip Township, encourage them to pursue their dreams, and stimulate local interest while developing an understanding of the value of theater education in a well-rounded school curriculum.
Pennies for Patients
Commack Road Elementary School students participated in the “Pennies for Patients” campaign, raising approximately $8,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in just a few short weeks, the largest amount raised in Suffolk County this year. The collection encouraged students to donate their spare change and reinforced the school’s character education program, with an emphasis on empathy and caring.
“Every year, we focus on one large fundraiser to participate in,” remarked physical education teacher Carrie Rittberg, who organized the event. “Over the years, we have been able to do amazing things with all of the support of our school community.”
To motivate the students, staff members participated in reward tasks for every $500 raised. Goals included teachers dressing in formal wear for a day, a teacher tap dancing for students during morning arrival, and the ultimate $8,000 goal of seeing their principal, Jeannette Feminella, dance on the roof of the school.
“Our fundraising activities are great for building community. The students unite for a wonderful cause,” said Mrs. Feminella. “For a small school, we really come together. It is a credit to our families and our staff.”
The donations will go towards supporting the society’s mission, which is to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and Hodgkin’s disease.
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