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1. Luke, a student from West Islip UFSD enrolled at Jefferson Academic Center, won the Basketball Board Game Competition. Utilizing STEM concepts, Luke created a pendulum gauge design that launched him to victory.

2. Stephanie, a student from South Country CSD enrolled in the Introduction to Baking Program at Islip Career Center, expertly decorates cookies she helped to bake for a school-wide bake sale.

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Welcome to the first ever “Gallery of Students” issue of Dialogue. The Dialogue newsletter nor-

mally showcases ESBOCES programs and services for school district superin-tendents and members of their boards of education. This publication covers an ar-ray of services that range from education-al, to financial, to procedural; it features the introduction of new technologies, as well as annual industry events, and issues that affect districts everywhere. For this is-sue, however, we’ve taken it in a different direction. We’ve altered the publication’s perspective by 180 degrees and instead chose to focus not on the latest programs, or the newest changes to our services, but on the people who matter most – the students.

Within these pages you’ll meet a grand collection of students from each of the 51 component school districts that we serve who either receive services or attend one of our many programs. We’ve brought 51 faces to the forefront to demonstrate that the curricula we provide are much more

than titles in a catalogue of shared services. We intend this gallery to be a window (a large, floor-to-ceiling custom window, if you will) into the educational servic-es that transform the lives of all types of students. Here, we feature career and technical education students, engineering students from our STEM High School, and those with special needs who attend academic and career-based classes. Take a moment to see exactly who benefits from all that we offer and from the opportunities with which you provide them by granting these students access to an ESBOCES education. The end result, displayed on these pages, is why we do what we do.

As the school year draws to a close and you finalize plans, strategies, and budgets for the next year, please remember that ESBOCES is here for you, your staff, and your student body in innumerable capacities.

Have a wonderful summer,

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3. Halley Buccino, a student from Bay Shore UFSD enrolled in the Academy at Bixhorn Technical Center Art, Design, and Visual Communications Program, created a designer wig stand for breast cancer patients at the Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Center in Stony Brook.

4. Jhon Matute, from Bridgehampton UFSD, gets hands-on experience joining copper pipe with solder using an acetylene torch as a student in the HVAC Program at the Academy at Ward Technical Center.

5. Food Prep student Christopher, from Sachem CSD, attends the Islip Career Center where he recently participated in a mock trade show. He not only prepared food, but researched information, created signage, and greeted participants.

6. Clarissa, Middle Country CSD, attends Sayville Academic Center, an ESBOCES school that provides academic programs to elementary-school-aged students with special education needs. Clarissa and her class participated in this year’s nationwide event, “Hour of Code,” where they were exposed to the basics of coding to introduce them to the field of computer science and inspire them to learn critical skills that are in demand in today’s high-tech global job market.

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7. Emily, a Brentwood UFSD student at Masera Learning Center, explored a touch tank and was introduced to sea life such as shellfish, hermit crabs, and other marine life when the Cornell Cooperative Extension visited her school through the ESBOCES Arts-in-Education Program.

8. Law Enforcement student Michelle Palencia, Greenport UFSD, practices properly approaching stopped vehicles to obtain the driver’s license and registration. Michelle attends the Academy at Ward Technical Center in Riverhead.

9. Matthew Peters, an Eastport-South Manor CSD student enrolled in the Academy at Ward Technical Center Clinical Nurse Assisting Program, is the 2016 Suffolk Region PTA Scholarship recipient. He was awarded $500. He is a member of the National Technical Honor Society and plans on attending the RN Program at The College of New Rochelle.

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10. Material Control Clerk Dorothy Hickey, from the ESBOCES Nonpublic School Textbook Program, supplies the textbooks to the six New Suffolk Common School District students who attend private school, providing them with top-shelf educational materials.

11. A.J., a student from Oysterponds UFSD, participated in a “Students for Helping” fundraising event at Westhampton Beach Learning Center. Over 150 coloring books and crayons were collected and donated to the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

12. Trevor Froelich and Dean Argenti, both Riverhead CSD students at the Academy at Ward Technical Center, took first place at the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association regional competition. They applied the knowledge and skills they are learning to win the contest. Pictured with them are their Auto Technology Teachers Mike O’Hara and Nick Mascola.

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13. Amagansett UFSD’s fifth grade is using America the Beautiful from the ESBOCES School Library System Virtual Reference Collection to research their state of choice.

14. Erica, Mount Sinai UFSD, uses an iPad to work on a website called FreeRice.com. For every 10 questions that students answer correctly, FreeRice donates 10 grains of rice to starving families worldwide. Erica practices vocabulary, science, math, Spanish, and other subjects. She is a student at Jefferson Academic Center in Port Jefferson.

15. Auto Body Repair student Jeison Barreto, from Sag Harbor UFSD, demonstrates the correct way to use a siphon feed spray gun, which he is using in a heated spray booth. Jeison is refinishing a speed sign for the Westhampton Beach Police Department and he is a student at the Academy at Ward Technical Center in Riverhead.

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16. Cecilia Stevens, a Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD student enrolled in the Academy at Ward Technical Center Auto Technology Program, is a 2015-2016 Vanguard Student Recognition Award recipient. The award recognizes outstanding students who are enrolled in a career and technical education program that prepares them for careers that are not traditional for their gender.

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17. Marisa Kelly, Fashion Merchandising student at the Academy at Bixhorn Technical Center, gets on-the-job experience working as an intern for several big box retailers in Patchogue. Marisa is from Shoreham-Wading River CSD.

18. Tamara Cantave, a student from Central Islip UFSD enrolled in the Clinical Medical Assisting Program at the Academy at Milliken Technical Center, participated in a Healthy Heart Clinic. Using the skills she learned, Tamara administered cholesterol and glucose screenings.

19. ESBOCES School Psychologist Tina Hannel uses a SmartBoard during a social skills lesson to first and second grade students at the Woodhull School in the Fire Island UFSD.

20. Christopher Corbett, a Shelter Island UFSD student in the Food Prep Program at Ward Technical Center, is learning knife skills, specifically dicing. This celery will be used in a curry

and sweet potato soup.

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21. Jamey Olesen, of Connetquot CSD, is in the Barbering Program at the Academy at Bixhorn Technical Center. Jamey has learned to produce barbershop-quality haircuts and will be prepared to enter the workforce with marketable skills and an industry certification when she graduates from school.

22. East Moriches UFSD student Nicholas, is in a 12-1-1 pre-vocational class at Westhampton Beach Learning Center where he practices the skills that will allow him to transition into a Special Career Education program.

23. Students at Little Flower UFSD access the Virtual Reference Collection databases through the ESBOCES School Library System to gather information for their research endeavors.

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24. A second grade student in the Montauk UFSD participated in a “Parents as Reading Partners” rally featuring Bodacious Books through ESBOCES Arts-in-Education Program.

25. Automotive Technician student Justin, from Wainscott Common School District, repairs a carburetor. Justin is a student at Islip Career Center, an ESBOCES school that provides Special Career Education services to students with special needs.

26. Brandon Chumi, an East Hampton UFSD student, is creating electronic music and learning about studio recording and digital audio production using Pro Tools, the industry-standard software used in professional studios throughout the world, in the Audio Production Program at the Academy at Ward Technical Center.

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27. Rasheeda Hunt, a student from Longwood CSD enrolled in the Pharmacy Technician Program at the Academy at Bixhorn Technical Center, participated in the SkillsUSA Leaders of Tomorrow Training Day. She participated in a communication and collaboration project incorporating the four keys to leadership success – trust, compassion, focus, and communication.

28. Stephanie, an East Islip UFSD student, uses PlayDoh, a spatula, and cookie cutters at the bakery in “Downtown Premmville,” an event at Premm Learning Center. She also visited a grocery store, art gallery, and post office in the fantastical town that was created in the center of her school.

29. Gus, a Southold UFSD student enrolled in the Special Career Education Facilities Maintenance Program at Ward Technical Center, learned how to use a nail gun in addition to other practical building and cleaning skills that will lead to entry-level maintenance occupations.

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30. Joseph Kaming-Thanassi, Port Jefferson UFSD, discusses his idea for a radiation detection unit, which he is designing with the use of 3D software. Joseph is an engineering student at the STEM High School for Engineering and Applied Science at the Academy at Bixhorn Technical Center.

31. Stephanie, from Patchogue-Medford UFSD, gets into the spirit of things at Premm Learning Center during a demonstration from the Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School cheering squad. The squad visited the school to bring a message of peace and friendship during Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

32. Michael, Food Prep student at Bixhorn Technical Center, is a Special Career Education student from William Floyd UFSD. Michael is acquiring skills that may help him to obtain an entry-level position in the food service industry.

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33. Victoria Curcio, Animal Science student at the Academy at Ward Technical Center, observes what happens to cells when she adds and removes different concentrated solutions. Victoria’s home district is Remsenburg-Speonk UFSD.

34. Library Media Specialist Bill Hallman, from Springs UFSD, attends the ESBOCES School Library Liaison meetings bringing back creative ideas, such as this STEAM lesson using the 3D printer and making mechanical cars from the printed parts.

35. Lizet Aguillar, a student from Tuckahoe Common School District in the Nurse Assisting Program at the Academy at Ward Technical Center, practices mouth care on a mannequin.

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36. Center Moriches UFSD student Anthony Mascia attends the Academy at Ward Technical Center where he is enrolled in the Auto Body Repair Program.

37. Augustina, a Hampton Bays UFSD student in the Special Career Education Food Preparation Program at Ward Technical Center, is measuring and collecting all the ingredients that will be used to make construction tool-shaped sugar cookies for a client.

38. Students in Mr. Michael George’s social studies class in Fishers Island UFSD, are using the Virtual Reference Collection through the ESBOCES School Library System to collect information for their research papers.

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39. Kailee, a preschooler who attends the Early Childhood Education Program at the Academy at Ward Technical Center, is learning the letter “Q” with assistance from high school student Sarah Daniels from East Quogue UFSD. Sarah directs Kailee in painting the letter “Q” with a Q-tip.

40. Southampton UFSD student Michael Minogue is a second year student in the Academy at Bixhorn Technical Center Aviation/Professional Pilot Training Program. After graduation, he hopes to attend either Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University or Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology.

41. Robert, a student from Hauppauge UFSD, practices his fine motor, stacking, matching, and sorting skills in the new Pre-Vocational Room at Masera Learning Center.

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43. Germain, a Bayport-Blue Point UFSD student in the Computer Graphic Arts Special Career Education Program at Islip Career Center, helped create a positive message against bullying while working on a T-Shirt campaign, “Love is Greater Than Hate.” He learned how to design a message, use a vinyl cutter, place artwork, and do heat pressing.

44. Academy Fashion Merchandising Teacher Joyce Sims, Samantha Amodeo, Miller Place UFSD, and Therapy Life & Style shop owner Kelly Kirkpatrick review the sketches for new window displays. Samantha and her classmates, from the Fashion Merchandising Program at the Academy at Bixhorn Technical Center, designed the window displays for two boutiques on Main Street in Sayville this fall.

42. Yianni Giannakoulopoulos, Islip UFSD, climbs a ladder to insert hooks into the ceiling for the window display he is creating at Ooh-La-La, a retail boutique on Main Street in Sayville. This is just a sample of the hands-on experience Yianni receives in the Fashion Merchandising Program at the Academy at Bixhorn Technical Center.

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45. Jose, a student from Comsewogue UFSD enrolled in Islip Career Center Health Related Occupations Program, is participating in an internship at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ronkonkoma. This cross-training experience environment allows Jose to utilize skills he will ultimately use in a hospital setting.

46. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning student Luke Lyon from Quogue UFSD, tests a refrigerant leak using AC manifold gauges and dry nitrogen with a regulator. Luke is a student at the Academy at Ward Technical Center.

47. Trina, a Special Career Education student from Sayville UFSD in the Canine Careers Program at Islip Career Center, captured first

place in the Get Your Future On! video contest. Her video captured a day in her life in the Canine

Careers Program. She secured the most votes so she won a Philips 32-inch Smart Wi-Fi TV.

48. Zachary, a Rocky Point UFSD student enrolled at Masera Learning Center, helps manage the school supply store. He is learning real-world, practical, how-to skills related to stocking supplies, monitoring inventory, filling orders, and delivering supplies to staff. Zachary is pictured with Special Education Teacher Pamela Caden-Roberts in the supply store.

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Members

Vice PresidentSandra Townsend

Member and ClerkFred Langstaff

Interim District SuperintendentMaureen Donohue-Whitley

Chief Operating OfficerJulie Davis Lutz, Ph.D.

PresidentLisa Israel

Arlene BarresiChris J. Cariello

Walter Wm. Denzler, Jr.

Stephen Dewey, Ph.D.Stephen L. Gessner, Ph.D.

William Hsiang

Susan LipmanJoseph LoSchiavoAnne Mackesey

William K. MillerCatherine M. Romano

John Wyche

Eastern Suffolk BOCES Board

Eastern Suffolk BOCES does not discriminate against any employee, student, applicant for employment, or candidate for enrollment on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, religion or creed, age, weight, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other classification protected by Federal, State, or local law. Eastern Suffolk BOCES also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the implementation of applicable laws should be directed to either of the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Civil Rights Compliance Officers: the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 201 Sunrise Highway, Patchogue, NY 11772, 631 687-3029, [email protected]; or the Associate Superintendent for Educational Services, 201 Sunrise Highway, Patchogue, NY 11772, 631 687-3056, [email protected]. Inquiries may also be addressed to the Office for Civil Rights at the US Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005, 646-428-3800, [email protected].

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Questions about ESBOCES student programs or services? Contact the following: CTE, Special Career Ed, STEM High School – Rob Van Brunt, 631-419-1628

[email protected] Education, ELL, Gina Reilly, 631-244-4033

[email protected] sure? – Contact the main switchboard at 631-289-2200

49. Getting quality textbooks into the hands of Sagaponack Common School District students attending parochial and private schools is what Dorothy Hickey, material control clerk from ESBOCES Nonpublic School Textbook Program, does best.

50. Alex, a Three Village CSD student enrolled in the Supermarket and Warehouse Occupations Special Career Education Program at Islip Career Center, passed his learner’s permit and his driving exam. He is on the honor roll and is participating in an internship at Quizno’s.

51. Liam Gilmartin, a senior in Westhampton Beach UFSD, received an Award of Excellence for his photograph “Leaves of Change” displayed at the 2016 Student Exhibition at the Parrish Art Museum. Liam is enrolled in the Professional Photography Program at the Academy at Bixhorn Technical Center.

PuBliShEd ByEastern Suffolk BOCESOffice of Communications201 Sunrise HighwayPatchogue, NY 11772Tel: 631-687-3267Fax: [email protected]

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