Levittown BOE Recognizes Students, PTA

LEVITTOWN, NY - From Levittown Public Schools: It was an evening of recognitions as the Levittown Board of Education awarded the good work of students and PTA members during the March 14 public meeting.

Students who won the individual school competitions leading up to the Feb. 11 Hofstra Long Island Regional Scripps Spelling Bee were honored with certificates and included: Matthew Hartmann, Abbey Lane Elementary School, grade 5; Melody Hong, East Broadway School, grade 5; Nicole Magnozzi, Gardiners Avenue School, grade 5; Kevin Tierney, Lee Road School, grade 4; Charith Maddipatia, Northside School, grade 5; Gavin Vargas, Summit Lane School, grade 5; Noah Yousha, Salk Middle School, grade 8; and Alex Gao, Wisdom Lane Middle School, grade 6. It was noted that Melody and Charith were eliminated during the regional competition in rounds five and two, respectively, and that Alex placed fourth in Nassau County
overall.

Division Avenue High School student Ryan Alvarez and MacArthur High School student Nicholas Portello also gave their personal impressions about the Advanced Placement Capstone program, now in its second year of implementation in the district. Both students showcased their AP Research projects on automotive
technology in the food service industry and the social and cultural implications of being a restaurant server. The students noted that participating in the AP Capstone program assisted them in working harder and preparing them for the future.

The recognition portion of the board meeting commenced with a reception for members of the PTA. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Todd Winch thanked the recipients and noted that the PTA “drives the vision of the district” through their work with students.

Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools