Career Development Program gets spotlight at Lynbrook board meeting
The students in the Lynbrook Public Schools Career Development Program received the spotlight at the March 11 board of education. Trustees also celebrated one retiree.
Career Development students, along with middle school CDP teacher Bryton LaMantia and the high school CDP teacher Annie McKenna, stepped up to the podium to share their pride in their work this year. Through a video presentation, students led trustees through a tour of their classroom, showcased their daily activities at North Middle School and Lynbrook High School, including a pretzel day delivery service, maintaining the community garden, making morning announcements, and running the Hoot Café. Trustees also heard from Owl Buddies from North Middle School and Lynbrook High School and about Career Development students’ annual field trips and events, such as the “Cookies and Karaoke” event which features holiday karaoke songs for guests. Following their presentation, students handed out baked treats to board members.
Additionally, trustees accepted the retirement of West End Elementary School teacher aide Jane Smithwick, who dedicated 10 years of service to Lynbrook Schools, supporting students, staff and families at the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center, South Middle School, and West End as a Medical Aide, Group Aide, and 1:1 Aide.
