Sean C. Feeney, Ph.D. Principal

Karen L. Klapper, Ed.D. Assistant Principal

EAST WILLISTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

THE WHEATLEY SCHOOL 11 BACON ROAD

OLD WESTBURY, NY 11568 TEL (516) 333-7789 • FAX (516) 333-7458

WWW.EWSDONLINE.ORG/TWS

5 April 2019 Dear Parents: I hope this note finds you and your family well as we close the third quarter and wrap up the first week of April. Although it might not seem so right now, warm days will be upon us shortly. With the third quarter ended, we have far more school days behind us than we have ahead of us. If your child is struggling with any aspect of his or her classes, be sure to reach out to the teachers or the Guidance Department. Once again, on behalf of the entire staff, I would like to thank our PTO and parents for the wonderful Staff Recognition Luncheon provided at the beginning of March! The food, the ambiance and the company were absolutely delightful! Please know that we so appreciate the efforts involved in organizing this terrific event. Currently, the PTO is busy preparing a Color Run on Saturday, 11 May at 10:00 am! This fun event will have distances from one to three miles available for a run! Please be sure to save the date! Much has occurred at Wheatley since my previous letter. A few of the activities include:

We held an incredibly joyful and competitive week of Showdown2019, culminating a finale that engaged nearly three-quarters of the student body in a fun evening of competition! As part of Showdown, over 6,300 non-perishable food items were collected for the INN, over 5,300 books were collected for Book Fairies, over 285 pairs of sneakers were collected for schools in Haiti and hundreds upon hundreds of school supplies were collected for children in Haiti. Additionally, students raised thousands of dollars for their charities. Congratulations to the Class of 2019 for its Showdown victory! There are hundreds of photos from Showdown2019 on my blog at https://bre.is/wXi9LsX8d

Our auditorium was packed for a terrific night of entertainment at our “Wheatley’s Got Talent” competition! At the end of the evening, “The Moondogs” earned the victory! Head over to https://bre.is/3hl3YIjLQ for some photos and videos.

For the second consecutive year, our Cybercats Robotics Team made it to the semifinal round of the prestigious FIRST Robotics Competition, held at Hofstra University last week! This is a terrific accomplishment! Congratulations to the entire team as well as Patrick Hurley, the faculty advisor, and Joseph Fina, who assists during the competition. You can see the robot in action at https://bre.is/tfifurRSw

Our Mock Trial team is heading to the Nassau County Finals! Mock Trial is a state-wide competition, but the Nassau County section is particularly competitive. Congratulations to the entire team and advisor Ron Roaldsen. You can learn more at https://bre.is/JNTtaIhY1

Over 40 Wheatley and Willets Road students competed in the Long Island Regional competition of National History Day, with five students advancing to the State Finals competition in Cooperstown at the end of April. You can view photos and read the project descriptions at https://bre.is/t_klHEYhM

Our Wheatley Theatre Company produced four wonderful performances of The Wizard of Oz. Caitlin Calio (Class of 2014) directed this spectacular performance. We are so thankful for the many students (especially the Munchkins from North Side) and our adults who put so much time and energy into making this show such a wonderful success. After rave reviews, you can view some videos and photos of the show at https://bre.is/52NU6kf1D

Prior to our Saturday Matinee performance of The Wizard of Oz, our students and faculty served lunch to nearly eighty of our Senior Citizens. This well-attended luncheon is always a highlight of the weekend. You can view some of the photos at https://bre.is/wL8obFgGp

As you can see, it was a busy month! And we have much to look forward to in these coming weeks:

• 12 April: Big Band Night: Tri-M’s annual Puttin’ on the Ritz big band event will take place on Friday, 12 April at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria. At this festive event, Wheatley’s Jazz Band entertains in our cafeteria while Tri‐M (our Music Honor Society) students serve food, dessert, and coffee. Prior to the music, be sure to stop by our Art Show in the Main Lobby, beginning at 6:00 pm. Please join us for this terrific evening!

• 16 - 17 April: Earth Week Festivities Begin: Our annual Earth Week begins on 16 April! We have a full slate of activities planned for these days! Students are particularly fond of our Earth Week Paperback Book Swap! Be sure to see the enclosed flyers for a listing of activities!

• 16 April: Mandatory Senior Parent Meeting (Option #1 – 7:00 pm): The first of these three mandatory meetings will be held on Tuesday, 16 April. The program is scheduled to start at 7:00 pm. As a reminder, parents and their senior must attend at least one of the three different scheduled meetings. (Other Mandatory Senior Parent Meetings are: 1 May at 3:00 pm (Option #2) and 10 May at 7:00 am (Option #3).

• 11 April: District Culture Camp: The next iteration of these popular evenings takes place on Thursday at 7:00 pm. Hopefully, you registered already upon receipt of the email invitation.

• 30 April: District-wide Fine and Performing Arts Festival: Join us at Wheatley as we celebrate our students’ artistic accomplishments across all three schools! The evening will begin at 7:00 pm.

• 2 May: Simmons Awards: The annual Simmons Awards Evening recognizing excellence in our district takes place on Thursday, 2 May at 7:00 pm. Wheatley’s honoree this year is our wonderful Technology teacher/Set Designer/Life Skills assistant, Paul Chisholm. Come and celebrate with us! Admission is free!

• 6-17 May: Advanced Placement Examinations Begin: AP testing will take place from Monday, 7 May through Friday, 18 May. This can be a stressful time for students involved in AP courses, but it need not be so. Wheatley teachers offer a tremendous amount of review classes in preparation for the AP examinations — all above and beyond the regular meeting times of the course (and without cost to the district). Be sure to discuss attendance at these review classes (many of which have already started) with your child. I will send out a listing of review sessions on Friday.

• 24 May: Support our PTO! The PTO Bake Sale is coming on Friday, 24 May! We also need some assistance with the Senior Party! See the attached flyers for more information.

• Wheatley PTO Teacher of the Year. This prestigious recognition is given during our annual Academic Awards Evening. You can nominate a teacher using the enclosed form, which is also available through an online link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MSWL2ZG

As you can see, there is much to be done in the months ahead! I wish you all renewed energy and enthusiasm to take on the remaining months of this busy school year.

Warmly,

Sean C. Feeney Principal Visit my Blog at http://www.thewheatleyway.org Follow Wheatley on Twitter @WheatleySchool Like Wheatley on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WheatleySchool

Date Course Time Location Topic4/3/2019 AP Calculus BC 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm 303 Accumulation FRQs

4/10/2019 AP Calculus BC 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm 303 Polar FRQs4/17/2019 AP Calculus BC 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm 303 Parametric FRQs **note: date may change**5/1/2019 AP Calculus BC 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm 303 Series FRQs5/8/2019 AP Calculus BC 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm 303 topic to be determined in class by the students

4/2/2019 AP Statistics 7:15 am - 7:45 am 303 Matched Pairs t Test and NPP FRQs4/9/2019 AP Statistics 7:15 am - 7:45 am 303 Linear Regression t Test and Computer Output FRQs

4/16/2019 AP Statistics 7:15 am - 7:45 am 303 Chi-Squared Tests for Indep/Homogeneity FRQs4/30/2019 AP Statistics 7:15 am - 7:45 am 303 Mixed MC review (secure questions)5/7/2019 AP Statistics 7:15 am - 7:45 am 303 Mixed MC review (secure questions)

4/4/2019 AP Spanish Language 2:30pm- 3;30pm 457 listening and reading4/11/2019 AP Spanish Language 2;30 pm 3;30 pm 457 reading and writing4/17/2019 AP Spanish Language 2:30 - 3:30 pm 457 speaking and audio4/30/2019 AP spanish Language 2:30- 3:15pm 457 Speaking and reading5/1/2019 AP Spanish Language 2:30- 3:15 pm 457 Reading and listening5/2/2019 AP Spanish Language 2:30 - 3:15 pm 457 Speaking practice

4/16/2019 AP World History 6:00- 8:00 pm 110 Period 1-25/1/2019 AP World History 6:00 - 8:00 pm 110 Period 35/1/2019 AP World History 2:30-3:45 caf AP Practice Test5/7/2019 AP World History 6:00 -8:00 pm 116 Period 4-5

5/13/2019 AP World History 6:00 - 8:00 pm 116

AP Chemistry 2:30-3:00 152 Unless otherwise stated, I’m available after school for help

3/28/2019 AP Physics 1 7:30-9:00pm 1054/4/2019 AP Phyiscs 1 7:30-9:00pm 105

4/11/2019 AP Physics 1 7:30-9:00pm 1055/1/2019 AP Physics 1 7:30-9:00pm 1055/5/2019 AP Physics 1 TBA TBA Review the final exam

The Wheatley SchoolAdvanced Placement Review Sessions, Spring 2019

AP Review Sessions 2019_5Apr19

Date Course Time Location Topic4/2/2019 AP Biology 330-5 154 tba

4/15/2019 AP Biology 2:30-4 154 tba4/30/2019 AP Biology 230-4 154 tba5/1/2019 AP Biology 2:30-4 154 tba5/6/2019 AP Biology 230-4 154 tba

5/11/2019 AP Biology 10:30-12 154 tba

4/11/2019 AP US History 2:45-4:45 112 Periods 1-34/15/2019 AP US History 2:45-4:45 112 Periods 4-54/29/2019 AP US History 2:45-4:45 205 Periods 6-75/8/2019 AP US History 2:45-4:45 205 Periods 8-9/Test Tips

AP Review Sessions 2019_5Apr19

April 2019

Dear Parents,

Once again, the Wheatley PTO is seeking your input in selecting the recipient for our annual Teacher of the Year award. Candidates include tenured teachers, counselors and department heads. This award will be presented at the Wheatley Academic Awards Night on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium.

From the current roster of staff members listed on the back of this sheet, please select one candidate per Wheatley student and enter his or her name(s) in the section below. This is a great opportunity to honor a Wheatley staff member. The recipient of this award will receive a gift from the PTO and have his or her name added to the award plaque located in the main office hallway.

There are several ways to vote: • Return your ballot, either by mail or in person, to the Wheatley PTO mailbox in the

Main Office • Email your choice to wheatleypto@gmail.com, Attention: Teacher of the Year • Vote online through https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MSWL2ZG

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully,

Laurie Perroncino Rochelle Siskind PTO Co-Presidents

The following staff members have been previous recipients of this recognition:

1994 R. Stander 2001 S. Heilbrunn 2007 K. Meyers 2013 L. Blum 1995 G. Macrina 2001 N. Dillon 2008 C. Schwartz 2014 B. Seferian 1996 R. Wilson 2002 P. Clarke 2008 Matt Haig 2015 R. Gadamowitz 1997 R. Bernstein 2003 C. Vogt 2009 C. Perinelli 2016 Pilar Principe-Franco 1998 P. van Wie 2004 P. van Wie 2010 N. Dillon 2017 Danielle Calvagno 1999 C. Schwartz 2005 C. Schwartz 2011 T. Schwalm 2018 Patrick Hurley 2000 C. Perinelli 2006 S. Rachell 2012 A. Rogala 2019 ???

The Wheatley School

2018-2019

Abdale, James Finkelstein, Steve Paulson, Donald J. (DJ)

Abidor, Andrea Fitzko, Steve Perinelli, Christine

Ambrose, Maryrose Gadamowitz, Rob Plana, Adam

Anderson, Joan Girgenti, Nicole Principe-Franco, Pilar

Ardito, Andrew Gottlieb, Matthew Rivero, Angel

Baker, Andrea Guyton, Kristen Roberts, Jo Beth

Blum, Lauren Haig, Matthew Rogala, Ashley

Burke, Dan Haig, Michael Schacter, Sherri

Cadet, Steve Henley, Jean-François Schettini, Sherri

Calvagno, Danielle Ho, Peggy Schwalm, Jr., Timothy

Cambria, Christina Hurley, Patrick Schwartz, Mindie

Cashman, Julia Jacobson, Julie Seferian, Birthe

Chisholm, Paul Laurino-Siegel, Liza Silverstein, Lauren

Chanin-Bermudez, Allison Leibert, Gail Staudt, John

Clarke, Patrick Luftig, Angela Stein, Jenna

Collier, Stephen Maier, Traci Storck, Tom

Craven, Jason Malik, Kristen Topping, Gena

Crisci, Peter Maloney, Julia Tsabasis, Kristina

Crotty, Joseph Martinez, Mary Vasselman, Susan

DeAngelo, Doreen McCotter, Kelly Walbroehl, Lauren

Dinowitz, Jonathan McMillan Natalia Wilson, Rick

Dunn, Michael Meyers, Kevin Wright, Johanne

Fagan, Meredith Muscarnera, Dawn

Fatone, Jennifer O’Pasek, Kevin

Fina, Joe Orlovsky, Stan

MY CHOICE IS _____________________________________________________________________________________

Please return this form to the Wheatley PTO c/o Wheatley Main Office!

Forms are due by Monday, May 13, 2019!

SPRING SPORTS DAY

THE WHEATLEY SCHOOL

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Varsity Girls Lacrosse @ 10:00

vs. West Hempstead

JV Boys Tennis @ 10:00

vs. Great Neck South

Varsity Baseball @ 10:30

vs. West Hempstead

Varsity Softball @ 10:30

vs. New Hyde Park

JV Baseball @ 1:00

vs. West Hempstead

Please join us for a fun day of sports. Organized

by the East Williston UFSD and the Wildcats

Foundation

For Sale:

Wheatley Woods Magic Mulch

100% Organic Smothers Weeds Conserves Water

Conserves Landfill Space Adds Nutrients, Organic Matter & Beneficial Soil Flora

$1.00 per cubic foot bag

Wednesday, April 17 Wheatley Earth Day Festival

7:45 am – 3:00 pm / Wheatley Bus Circle (near the tennis courts)

Donate Used Bikes

Saturday May 18 11 am – 3 pm

The Wheatley School 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568

& Sunday May 19

Port Fest @ Schreiber High School 11 am – 3pm

101 Campus Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050

KOPEYIA, GHANA WEST AFRICA: “EARN-A-BIKE” WORKSHOP OLD WESTBURY, NY USA STUDENTS PREPARE BIKES ACCEPTING:

Used Bikes Bike Parts, Tools Helmets, Safety Gear Saddle Bags & Baskets Bike Tires &Tubes Financial Contributions for Shipping Good Adult Bikes Preferred, Other bikes, any condition accepted Also working portable sewing machines

Please help us spread the word! Looking for Volunteers & Collaborating Collections Suggested $10 Donation per bike for shipping costs

More information: www.bikesfortheworld.org/ www.villagebicycleproject.org/ finkelsteins@ewsdonline.org

TO ATTEND PLEASE RSVP TO:KLEINBA@EWSONLINE.ORG AND INCLUDENAME, AGE AND SCHOOL OF STUDENT

AlohaTHE EAST WILLISTON UFSD

CONNECTIONS/STEPPS CLUB FORMALLYINVITES YOU TO ATTEND OUR

ANNUAL SPRING DANCEDATE: FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2019

TIME: 7PM - 9 PM, SCHOOL CAFETERIA

LOCATION: THE WHEATLEY SCHOOL

11 BACON ROAD

OLD WESTBURY, NY 11568

PLEASE NOTE PARENTS:Each participating student from visiting districtsrequires an accompanying adult for this eventfor health & safety reasons. In the event of badweather please check www.ewsonline.org for

updates