- The Saint Patrick's Parade Committee is sponsoring the first ever "Elf Yourself Rockville Centre" charity event on Dec. 16. Click here to read all about "Elf Yourself" and don't miss out!
- In case you missed it, residents have started to comment on recent crime in Rockville Centre. See what they're saying in the comment section of our most recent "crime watch."
- REMINDER: South Side High School will host the "Kick'in It for the Rockaways" Hurricane Sandy indoor soccer benefit Saturday in an effort to help families of the Rockaway Soccer Club. Click here to see how you can help.
- The Rockville Centre Police Department has announced its "Cop of the Month" for November. Come back later today at 11 a.m. to find out who it is and how he earned the honor.
- In case you missed it, a few members of the South Side girls soccer team sat down with Patch and talked about the tradition that goes along with being a member of one of the country's best teams. Click here to read what they had to say.
Dec. 6: Elf Yourself, Comments on Crime
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nora maresca May 16, 2013 at 09:13 pm
Many companies and municipalities are doing the same, as was predicted when the ACA was debated.…Read More Logical business decision.
Patti Mullooly May 18, 2013 at 10:39 pm
Been There Done That. You seem to know a lot about me. It makes me feel so important but I feel…Read More like I'm at such a disadvantage. Please share with us all your true identity. We would love to pick apart every aspect of your life. I'll repeat here what I've said before. I would welcome the opportunity to have an open and honest discussion with you if you had the courage to put your name behind your statements.
beentheredonethat May 18, 2013 at 05:52 pm
DPF, I found the link for the 500 ranking. It came from schooldigger.com and since that figure was…Read More put out before the bond vote, it was for 2011. Since then the 2012 figures have been updated and South Side is now ranked at #151 along with 14 other schools at #151. Unlike, the district, all I would like to see is information being brought to the public's attention. This is why I am posting the uptick in the schooldigger rating.
So this is where we stand:
Schooldigger #151 up from #508 in NY State
US News #117 down from #22 in nation
Newsweek #312 (I don't know what we were last year)
The main point, however, is that when the ranking is good, you put out a press release and hang a banner on the wall. When the ranking declines, you are silent. This is especially egregious right before a contested board of ed election.
Perhaps you are right that there really is no way to rank a school. But if that's the case, then the district can't just pick and choose which ranking to make public.
Fred Stapleman May 17, 2013 at 10:44 am
Hey Matt Hogan, While I don't buy into posts that you are Johnson's press secretary and him having…Read More a hand in running this publication, I do believe myself and many other readers here would appreciate an in depth, unbiased and objective interview w/ him asking the tuff questions your readers asked here. He always seems available to comment on and inflate the slightest bit of positive news, perhaps he would like the opportunity to comment on and explain his take on the latest rankings, etc. Have you or any member of your staff ever directly interviewed him or requested and interview w/ him and would you consider requesting such an interview?
Fred Stapleman May 17, 2013 at 09:57 am
It is nothing short of amazing that people are still rushing to the defense of Johnson/Burris and…Read More their minions at the PTA. What's wrong w/ you people? When the rankings come out positive they do everything they can to publicise them from plaques on the wall to streaming video on the district website and everything in between. Yet not a peep on the latest rankings. 500+ ranking in NYS, people thats based solely on test scores not the # of kids taking the test and how many free lunches the district provides. Do any of you wonder at all why Johnson encouraged kids to "opt out" of NYS testing? If so let me help you out...The scores are going to be awful and would have been worse had all the kids participated. The quality of life in this town and its education system is circling the bowl, we need positive change not the same old go along to get along mentality. Pls think about voting for Ms Rubino, we need some balance and accountability on that board not a bunch of Johnson puppets. Not sure when Johnson's contract is up but he too has got to go, he is slowly destroying this district. We might try to hire Baldwin's superintendant as he really seems to know what he is doing when it comes to AP.
mb May 15, 2013 at 03:33 pm
This is the funniest blog post ever. Someone thinks Patch is run by Johnson, another should have…Read More used the more appropriate pseudonym "know it all" and the most recent thinks the PTA is ruining our neighborhood. Go to a meeting, get involved, educate yourself. If you can't go to a meeting watch the local government and school channel. Then perhaps you would know that the bulk of the school budget is dictated by NY state.
Allison Ramirez May 8, 2013 at 03:56 pm
Beautiful flowers and plants at a great price! Delicious baked goodies and much more!