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MASSENA — Remote instruction that began last Thursday and Friday has continued this week at Massena Central High School and J.W. Leary Junior High School.
When you’re a long way from home, having a furry friend by your side can really boost morale. Patrick Brady of Long Island, New York, was serving in the U.S. Army in the country of Georgia when he heard someone say, “There’s a puppy outside.” Curious, Patrick took a break from reviewing an inventory list and headed outside to investigate. There, sitting on the dusty road, was a fluffy white and tan puppy. “I just fell in love with her right away,” he told Today. Patrick started to care for the dog, feeding her from his own rations and taking her to a vet to get vaccinated and clea...
MASSENA â The Massena Central School Districtâs âPriorities and Strategiesâ for 2020 to 2023 are a little smaller than in the past, thanks to COVID-19. A district committee of about 30 stakeholders, including parents, students, staff and administrators have met each year since 2016 to look at the districtâs strategic plan and the metrics used for evaluation and make changes to it. Meanwhile, district-level committees also meet with Prism Systems, the consultant used for drawing up the plan. âStudents are our first priority, and our decisions are made in regard to...
12/22/2020 Smithfield rallies behind local family after son’s Christmas letter The Smithfield community rallied behind the Brady family after learning of son Lucas’ letter to Santa asking for his mother to get better from a cancer diagnosis for Christmas. From left: Marlena, Lucas, Patrick and Alanna. (Breeze photos by Jacquelyn Moorehead) SMITHFIELD – After learning of his mother’s illness, 9-year-old Lucas Brady of Esmond took back his first letter to Santa Claus. Instead of a wish list, the second letter to Santa asked only that he help his mother, Marlena Brady, who has stage four...
MASSENA â The Massena Central School Districtâs community schools director had the opportunity recently to talk with state officials about the positive impact the Community Schools initiative has had in the district. Kristin Colarusso-Martin had been invited to meet with members of the state Assembly and Senate Education Committee, New York City Education Committee, and state Assembly and Senate staff. The invitation came in collaboration with New York State United Teachers so the legislative leaders could learn more about the critical role community schools played, the services pro...