🌱 Who are the new leaders taking over Memorial Junior High?
Valley Stream, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Valley Stream! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Who are the new leaders taking over Memorial Junior High?
- How did Valley Stream South tennis go from cellar to champions?
Also on today's calendar: Chef's Arsenal Spring 2-Day Warehouse Sale! Le Creuset, Wusthof, Zwilling & More! and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: An afternoon shower; windy, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with periods of rain, temps: high: 62, low: 53.
- Friday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Administrators Join Valley Stream Central High School District (patch.com) — Valley Stream Central High School District is promoting two familiar faces to lead Memorial Junior High, with Fabian Jara becoming principal and Shelida Lee assistant principal on July 1. Both have deep experience in the district and advanced training in education, and officials say their student-centered leadership will help keep Memorial strong for local families. 
• Valley Stream South tennis rises to top (liherald.com) — Valley Stream South High School’s boys tennis team has completed a remarkable turnaround, going from one win in two seasons to an undefeated 14-0 run and a conference championship. Led by senior captain Markus Kreuzer, rising leader Leo Rodriguez, and standout Andre Rubio, the Falcons’ strong singles and doubles play has revived the program’s morale and reputation.
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Chef's Arsenal Spring 2-Day Warehouse Sale! Le Creuset, Wusthof, Zwilling & More! →
999 S Oyster Bay Rd - Building 110A, Bethpage, NY, 11714,
10:00 am
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Concession Stand Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting
George W Hewlett High School, 60 Everit Ave, Hewlett
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Board of Education Work Meeting
Hewlett Woodmere School District Woodmere Education Center, 1 Johnson Pl, Woodmere, NY 11598, USA
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District 30 Budget Hearing @ Shaw Elm
Valley Stream Central High School District 320 Fletcher Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580
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WLB Grade 6 to Memorial Junior High School
Valley Stream 24 UFSD Valley Stream, NY 11581
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Drama Rehearsals WLB GYM
Valley Stream 24 UFSD Valley Stream, NY 11581
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Mike Ness (Social Distortion) Q&A + Signing →
Rough Trade Above, 1250 6th Ave, New York
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Terrace Martin →
Blue Note, 131 W 3rd St, New York
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KC Family Fun Night (Rain Date)
Kindergarten Center 111 Atlantic Ave, Lynbrook, NY 11563 -
Valley Stream Kiwanis Student Scholarship Fundraiser →
Hendrickson Park Pool Parking Lot, 123 W Merrick Rd, Valley Stream
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Sunday May 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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HEWITT: Incoming Kindergarten Orientation
Rockville Centre UFSD Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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Spring Storytime *in Memorial Park*
East Rockaway Public Library 477 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518
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Mah-Jongg and Canasta Club!
Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
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Play Dough Time
Long Beach Public Library, 111 West Park Ave, Long Beach
11:00 am
Wednesday May 13
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