Students Need More Phys. Ed
Obesity Costs State $242 Million
      A sampling of school districts across New York State indicates that elementary school students are not receiving State-required physical education classes, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Thank-A-Teacher Campaign Underway
Submit Names Online Until Jan. 30
      Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein and United Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten announced the city's second Thank a Teacher Campaign to give public school students, parents, and alumni the chance to thank their teachers.
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Students Of The Month
      The Students of the Month at Glendale's Sacred Heart School shared a proud moment after receiving their awards during First Friday Mass at Sacred Heart Church. The honorees are pictured with (standing in rear) Principal Joanne Gangi, pastor Fr. John Fullum, associate pastor Fr.
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School Salutes Vets
      Students at P.S. 68 in Ridgewood took part in a "Salute to Veterans" recently. With appreciation for those who have served their country, the students sang patriotic songs and told the history behind the honoring of U.S. veterans.
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Doing Time To Learn About Crime
      Students in the Forensic Science classes at Christ the King Regional High School in Middle Village recently visited the National Crime and Punishment Museum in Washington, D.C.
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Maspeth Students Answer The Call
      As part of a program sponsored by State Sen. Serphin Maltese, students in the I.S. 73 Builders Club collected old cell phones donated by staff and their fellow students.
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Their Scientific Approach
      As part of their study of solutions and mixtures, fifth graders at Ridgewood's St. Matthias School set to work in the school's science lab where they were asked to create solutions and mixtures using unknown substances.
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