🌱 Patch AM: Why Plainview-Old Bethpage’s ELA scores dipped despite strong Regents results

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Plainview-Old Bethpage's ELA scores dipped despite strong Regents results

Also on today's calendar: FREE Special Needs Community Resource Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid with brief showers, temps: high: 78, low: 66.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plainview-Old Bethpage sees slight dip in English Language Arts proficiency scores (longislandpress.com) — Plainview-Old Bethpage school leaders report a slight drop in grades 3–8 English Language Arts proficiency, though scores remain above regional averages and high school Regents results are strong. Superintendent Mary O'Meara highlighted rising Advanced Placement participation and success, and said a new strategic plan for the district will be unveiled at the Dec. 7 board meeting.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plainview

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Saturday August 29
• FREE Special Needs Community Resource Fair →
  Dragonfly Cares Melville Center, 535 Broadhollow Rd, Melville
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Free Concert and Food Truck Night →
  Good Shepherd Lutheran School, 99 Central Park Rd, Plainview
  5:00 pm
• Board Meeting
  Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US
  6:30 pm
• Smiley Dino Canvas
  Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, NY, 11803, US
  7:00 pm
• Men's Club
  Temple Chaverim - Temple Events 1050 Washington Avenue, Plainview , NY 11803
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Boxing Boot Camp Summer Session →
  Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd, Plainview
  9:00 am
Saturday August 22
• Beginner's Pickleball Clinic →
  Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd, Plainview
  9:00 am
Saturday August 29
• Kickline Clinic Helps Dancers Prepare for Dance Team Tryouts →
  Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd, Plainview
  11:00 am
Thursday September 3
• Evening Beginner Mah Jongg →
  Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd, Plainview
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Welcome Back Family Shabbat →
  Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd, Plainview
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Evening Batik Inspired Challah Cover →
  Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd, Plainview
  6:30 pm
• Israeli Dancing →
  Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd, Plainview
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Oyster Bay

• Oyster Bay beach remains closed due to elevated levels of bacteria (longislandpress.com)
• Oyster Bay's oyster populations are declining, but researchers are seeking solutions (longislandpress.com)
• Town of Oyster Bay Honors Hometown American Idol Jesse Findling of Massapequa Park (longisland.com)

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• IEEE Presidents' Scholarship Honors Teen Innovators (ieee.org)
• ED Drug Might Increase Glaucoma Risk, Study Says (usnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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