2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee Declares Co-Champions

2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee Declares Co-Champions

Nihar Janga and Jairam Hathwar are co-champions of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

by · June 3, 2016 · Uncategorized
Quote of the Day: June 3, 2016

Quote of the Day: June 3, 2016

There will be little rubs and disappointments everywhere, and we are all apt to expect too much; but then, if one scheme of happiness fails, human nature turns to another; if the first calculation is wrong, we make a second […]

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Word of the Day: June 3, 2016

Word of the Day: June 3, 2016

hydrophyte Definition: (noun) A plant adapted to grow in water. Synonyms: aquatic plant Usage: Water lilies and other hydrophytes dotted the surface of the lake.

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Whose Birthday Is It? June 3, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? June 3, 2016

Otto Loewi (1873) Loewi was a German-born American physiologist and pharmacologist. A professor of pharmacology at Austria’s University of Graz, he was forced into exile by the Nazi purge of professors in 1938 and began teaching at New York University […]

by · June 3, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Bronx Teacher Wins 2016 Excellence Award

Bronx Teacher Wins 2016 Excellence Award

Allysa Axelband has won a 2016 Excellence Award for her work as a phenomenal SETSS teacher at SA Bronx 3. She ensures that some of SA’s neediest children are given attention and focus. She is always willing to go beyond […]

by · June 2, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: June 2, 2016

Quote of the Day: June 2, 2016

Where there is sorrow there is holy ground. Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)

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Word of the Day: June 2, 2016

Word of the Day: June 2, 2016

decollete Definition: (adjective) Cut low at the neckline. Synonyms: low-cut, low-necked Usage: She wore a decollete dress that many of the guests deemed inappropriately revealing.

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Whose Birthday Is It? June 2, 2016

Edward Elgar (1857) Elgar was an English composer whose oratorio The Dream of Gerontius is considered one of the finest examples of English choral music in history. He received his training from his father and succeeded him as organist of […]

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P.A. Tish James and Parkash Tenants Rally in front of the Bronx Housing Court.” on YouTube

Earlier today, New York City Public Advocate Letitia “Tish” James delivered fiery remarks at the Parkash Tenant Coalition news conference and rally in front of the Bronx Housing Court on the  Grand Concourse.

by · June 2, 2016 · Housing, Local Events, News, Video
Red Nose Day

Red Nose Day

Miss Seabrook’s Second Grade Class at St. Helena School participated in the second annual Red Nose Day this week. Red Nose Day is a campaign dedicated to raising money for children and young people living in poverty by simply having […]

by · June 1, 2016 · Bulletin Board
PUERTO RICAN MASTERS of SALSA 2 @ Lehman Center, Saturday June 4th

PUERTO RICAN MASTERS of SALSA 2 @ Lehman Center, Saturday June 4th

LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents Los Grandes Maestros de La Salsa Return! PUERTO RICAN MASTERS 2 Isidro Infante, Ismael Rivera Jr., Pedro Brull, José Mangual Jr., Hector Tricoche, Viti Ruiz, Yolanda Rivera   Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is […]

by · June 1, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Quote of the Day: June 1, 2016

Quote of the Day: June 1, 2016

The reason why so few marriages are happy is because young ladies spend their time in making nets, not in making cages. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)

by · June 1, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Word of the Day: June 1, 2016

Word of the Day: June 1, 2016

viscus Definition: (noun) A main organ that is situated inside the body. Synonyms: internal organ Usage: The doctor showed the students a detailed model of the viscus and explained its many functions

by · June 1, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Whose Birthday Is It? June 1, 2016

Whose Birthday Is It? June 1, 2016

John Marshall Harlan (1833) After commanding a Union regiment in the American Civil War, Harlan served as a state attorney general before being appointed to the Supreme Court by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1877. During his tenure, which lasted […]

by · June 1, 2016 · Bulletin Board
Ramadan Celebration 6/16/16

Ramadan Celebration 6/16/16

by · June 1, 2016 · Bulletin Board