We are always proud of our staff accomplishments. We would like to share an article with you that was recently published and features our head nurse Gail Nolan. Her contribution and commentary to the article on nursing care for students with disabilities is just another example of the quality of service we offer at Viscardi. Congratulations Gail for all your great work.
Viscardi Ambassadors Visit Plainview JFK High School
From Viscardi Ambassadors Visit Plainview JFK |
Viscardi Teachers Visit Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School
From Viscardi Teachers Visit Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School |
Our staff will be integrating some of the techniques presented during this visit. We are always striving to incorporate new ideas in our ongoing efforts to provide quality and diverse instruction at the Henry Viscardi School
9th Graders Tour Adelphi University 10-3-11
From 9th Graders Tour Adelphi University 10-3-11 |
Viscardi Students Visit Hofstra
From Viscardi Students Visit Hofstra |
After a tour of the campus, and running into a 2011 Viscardi graduate on his way to class at Hofstra, the students enjoyed socializing and navigating the food court at the Student Center.
Viscardi Teacher to Present at NYSSMA Conference
Elena Cucharo, a music teacher at Viscardi has been asked to present at the New York State School Music Association Conference (NYSSMA). Elena L. Cucharo graduated from C.W. Post University in 2008, with a B.M. in Music Education. She began teaching at the Henry Viscardi School in July of 2008 and in September was officially appointed the school’s music teacher. It was this new position, coupled with the extraordinary students of Viscardi that inspired Elena to begin research into providing better and more adaptive techniques for teaching music education to students with physical disabilities.
This research afforded Elena the opportunity to further her own education and in September of 2010, she earned her M.A in Music History from C.W. Post. Her thesis, entitled “Everyone Plays Together: Adaptive Strategies and Instruments to Raise the Level of Musical Participation in Students with Physical Disabilities” has inspired teachers, of able and disabled students alike, to introduce new and innovative techniques that help facilitate inclusion and participation in the music classroom.
In recognition of Elena’s passion and hard work, she has been asked to present her thesis, and the work surrounding it, at the upcoming 2011 NYSSMA Conference to be held on December 3rd in Rochester, NY. Currently, Elena continues her work at Viscardi and plans to begin her Doctoral program in 2012.
Nassau County PD Visits Viscardi
From Nassau County Police Department Visits Viscardi 9-13-11 |
Prior to speaking with the students, Police Officer Sharpe was presented an award recognizing the role the NCPD has played in helping Viscardi at different times, such as 9/11.
We thank Police Officer Sharpe and Mr. Tomei for taking the time to visit with us.
For further information about careers in police enforcement, please see the links below:
http://www.policeemployment.com/career-profiles
“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”
“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” was performed on August 18, 2011, in the Henry Viscardi Gym. The Elementary Music and Art classes worked very hard during the summer school session. Songs included “On Top of Spaghetti”, “Food Glorious Food”, and “Meatballs!” The props composed of giant meatballs, hotdogs, French fries, pies, and pancakes, were constructed entirely by students.
Cougars vs. Elmont
On Saturday July 16, the Henry Viscardi Cougars played the Elmont High School Basketball Team in a game of wheelchair basketball. The game was a great success with the Cougars defeating Elmont 70-53. We would like to thank all those that came out to support the Cougars as well as the Elmont Basketball teams for taking part in this great event.
Below please find some further information about the day:
Highlights From the Historic Game Between Elmont Memorial High School and the Henry Viscardi School
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/athletic-tournament-honors-firefighter-1.3030315
Henry Viscardi School SEPTA Board Member Honored
Debbie Cuevas the mother of a Viscardi student and a SEPTA board member has been honored as a “New York State Woman of Distinction for 2011”.
To see more about this please visit: http://www.liherald.com/stories/Rockville-Centres-woman-of-distinction,33190
We congratulate Ms. Cuevas and are proud to have her and her family as members of the Viscardi community!