Members of our staff have been invited to present at conferences on the local, state and national levels. Senior staff members informally mentor new staff members. Parents are important members of our learning community. High PTA membership and active participation on more than forty committees, is evidence of the parents' commitment to enriching the learning environment for the students. Annual events such as Field Day, the third grade musical, the Moving Up Ceremony and Kindergarten Orientation would not be possible without strong parental support.
Parents are committed to their own children, but also to each other's children.
A strong sense of community and inclusion is evident among the parent population. Parents' support of the special education inclusion program has been a critical element of its success. Extending our spirit of collaboration beyond the school building enables us to establish connections that further strengthen our educational program. Grants made available through the district's Teacher Center, the Alex Benjamin Norris Memorial Fund and the Rockville Centre Education Foundation have enriched many aspects of our program. In addition to universities, museums, theatres and local government agencies, collaboration with the local high school has benefited our students through the Homework Helpers program and the Athletes Helping Athletes program.