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  • 2023 Spring Recess Recreation Sports Program

    A variety of sports programs will be offered each day. Activities will include proper stretching and warm up games as well as learning the basic skills of each sport. The Recreation staff will create a structured environment that promotes fair play and
    sportsmanship. Children are asked to bring a snack and drink each day.

    Dates: April 11, 12, 13
    Location: Lincoln Orens Middle School
    Grades: Pre-K - 3
    Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    See PDF attached for details...

    Francis X. Hegarty Elementary

  • FLES open houses spotlight student learning and skills in Island Park

    Francis X. Hegarty parents in Island Park were recently invited to see firsthand the experience their student receives through the Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools (FLES) program.  This initiative is part of the school’s curriculum for kindergarten through fourth grade students and was showcased during a FLES Open House event that was held over four days in March.

    FLES introduces young students to the Spanish language and culture through songs, games, lessons and activities that tie into the other subject areas. Upper elementary instruction focuses primarily on teaching the second language and expanding knowledge of vocabulary through content area subjects such as math, science and social studies. 

    The open house gatherings featured demonstrations in which classes sang and conversed in Spanish while following prompts from teachers.  The classes are always taught through the immersion experience during which no English is spoken. 

    Before an audience of parents and family members, the students proudly shared their knowledge of the language’s vocabulary and grammar. Younger children recited songs and rhymes as they identified colors and animals, counted and stated introductory phrases. The higher grade levels communicated in full, complex sentences and utilized various grammatical skills.  

    Island Park Spanish teacher Irlanda Feil said, “Students are so proud and eager to share their beginning knowledge of the Spanish language during the 30-minute open houses.”

    Ms. Feil’s second grade students began their showcase with a simple greeting of “Como Estas” between two students.  From there, Feil remarked on how wonderful it is to see the students’ eyes light up as they speak and sing along with an understanding of Spanish words and phrases in the conversations and songs they perform for their classroom guests. 

    Early language instruction improves foreign language acquisition in later years and enhances the cognitive development of elementary school and middle school students. Island Park kindergarten classes participate in FLES sessions once every four days, while all other grades receive FLES instruction twice every four days.    

    Francis X. Hegarty Elementary

  • FXH SCHOOL STORE

    Tuesday, March 28
    during lunch periods

    The FXH School Store is an in-school event during students’ lunch periods. The children will have the opportunity to purchase items such as pencils, pens, keychains, squishy toys, Pop Its, fidget spinners, chapstick, bracelets, and other assorted fun things! If you would like for your child to purchase items from the FXH School Store, please send money to school in an envelope marked SCHOOL STORE.

    Volunteers are needed for FXH School Store. If you are a paid PTA member and are available, please contact Dia Plant (FXH) via our email: islandparkpta11558@gmail.com.

    2023 FXH SCHOOL STORE DAYS
    ● Tuesday, May 23

    Francis X. Hegarty Elementary

  • Francis X. Hegarty students explore the world of literacy

    Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School in Island Park hosted a Prime Time Authors and Illustrators Night evening event on March 1. Students, parents and staff had the opportunity to participate in a “living book fair” by sharing the evening with some of their favorite children’s authors. Families were invited to attend and enjoy a night without television or electronic devices to promote a love of reading.

    Participants were invited to meet 22 Long Island authors and illustrators, as well as enjoy grade-level activities and literacy games.

    All of the authors and illustrators in attendance are part of the Long Island Children’s Writers and Illustrators (LICWI) organization. LICWI is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of writing and illustrating children’s literature with a goal to create quality works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry that educate, entertain and inspire children of all ages.

    Francis X. Hegarty Elementary

  • ADDITIONAL DATE FOR UNIVERSAL PRE K REGISTRATION

    ISLAND PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
    F.X. HEGARTY SCHOOL
    100 Radcliffe Road
    Island Park, N.Y.

    ADDITIONAL DATE FOR UNIVERSAL PRE K REGISTRATION

    March 28, 2023
    9:00 A.M. – 3:00P.M.

    In order to register for September 2023 classes:

    1. Child must be 4 years of age by December 1, 2023

    2. Please bring the following:

    (a) original birth certificate
    (b) three (3) proofs of residency
    (c) immunization records and current physical

    Please see the district website for further details.
    http://www.ips.k12.ny.us

    Francis X. Hegarty Elementary

  • FXH Book Fair

    Dear Parents:

    The PTA-sponsored Book Fair will be held during school hours on Tuesday, March 21st, and Wednesday, March 22nd.

    Sincerely,
    Adam Frankel Principal

    Francis X. Hegarty Elementary

  • Family Bowling Night

    PTA FUNDRAISER: FAMILY BOWLING NIGHT AT MAPLES LANES RVC

    Sunday, March 26, 2023  •  5:00pm–7:00pm •  $20 per bowler

    ● 2 hours unlimited bowling and free shoe rental
    ● 50/50 raffle
    ● Food and drinks available for purchase
    ● Pre-registration is required*

    *For registration and payment, please contact kathleensodano@gmail.com

    Questions? Email us at islandparkpta11558@gmail.com

    Francis X. Hegarty Elementary

  • CALLING ALL OWNERS OF HOME-BASED BUSINESSES!

    The Island Park PTA End of the Year Dinner is Approaching!

    Let us help promote your business to over 150 attendees and our numerous Facebook followers. We gladly accept individual product donations, prize baskets, gift cards, and monetary sponsorships. Be sure to submit your business card as well.

    We are reaching out to you because together we can guarantee a successful event while helping you gain advertisement. All business names will be showcased in our dinner program and mentioned on our Facebook page. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and the proceeds help pay for school assemblies, refreshments at school events and ceremonies, field day activities, Student of the Month, summer reading books, and much more. With that, we are asking parents, family members, and friends with home-based businesses to please donate for our children.

    If you have any questions, please contact Domenica DeBellis at 516-852-5890. You can also email the PTA at islandparkpta11558@gmail.com.

    Thank you for your continued support!
    Kindest regards,
    Island Park PTA End of the Year Dinner Committee

    Francis X. Hegarty Elementary

  • FXH Parent/Teacher Conferences

    Parent/Teacher Conferences
    March 23, 2023 & March 24, 2023

    Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

    Our March Parent-Teacher Conferences at Francis X. Hegarty School will be using an online appointment system to schedule all conferences. All families will have the opportunity to schedule an appointment online to meet with your child’s teacher(s) regarding their academic progress. This also includes special area teachers. Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled as follows:

    Thursday, March 23, 2023
    6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    And
    Friday, March 24, 2023
    12:50 p.m.- 3:20 p.m.

    Please note that on Friday, March 24th, students will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m.

    *We recognize that these dates and times may not be convenient for all of our families. In the event you cannot make either conference day, please email your teacher to arrange an individual teacher meeting.

     

    *Evening Conferences*
    Thursday, March 23, 2023
    Conferences will take place from:
    6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

    • All conferences will be a maximum of ten (10) minutes.
    • Chairs will be set up in the hallway and parents will be called in when it is their appointment time.
    • Please do not arrive earlier than five minutes before your appointment.

     

    *Afternoon Conferences*
    Friday, March 24, 2023
    Conferences will take place from:
    12:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.

    • All conferences will be a maximum of ten (10) minutes.
    • Chairs will be set up in the hallway and parents will be called in when it is their appointment time.
    • Please do not arrive earlier than five minutes before your appointment.

    Francis X. Hegarty Elementary
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FXH School Calendar

  • Music In Our Schools

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  • Day 3

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  • Social Worker Appreciation Day

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  • FXH Book Fair

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  • FXH Faculty Mtg

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  • FXH Book Fair

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  • Day 4

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  • FXH Parent/Teacher Conferences 6:00pm-8:00pm

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PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES ONLINE SCHEDULER

 
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Universal Pre-K
Starting Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 12:00 a.m., you will have the opportunity to schedule your appointment(s). (UPK Step-By-Step Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Instructions)

Francis X. Hegarty Elementary
Starting Friday, March 10, 2023, at 12:00 a.m., you will have the opportunity to schedule your appointment(s). ( FXH Step-By-Step Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Instructions)

Francis X. Hegarty School Celebrates “Music In Our Schools” Month With Ms. Marie Bluebello-Sambolin.

Everyone came together as a music community by singing and playing the xylophones to the song “Three Little Birds” which was written and performed by Bob Marley. We read the story “Every Little Thing” which was adapted from the song “Three Little Birds” and was written by Bob Marley’s daughter, Cedella Marley. This book teaches inclusiveness, acceptance and that everyone makes mistakes. We hope that you enjoy it!

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