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Student finds support in new service dog goes to outdoor events, with regards to traveling, airport travel. If he’s in a large group, John Paul Amato, a 16-year- like at an amusement park, old student at Sanford H. Cal- he’ll have a lot of anxiety. And houn High School’s COORE she really did help ease that Program, has a new reason to anxiety.” smile — a furry friend who will Perky went everywhere with stand by his side, providing the family, Kristen said, like him with the support and ser- restaurants and as far away as vices he needs while he’s out in Disney World in Florida, but public. she died in January John Paul and at the age of 13. his family received The Amatos a service dog, reside in Bellmore, S u n n y, a t N e w but John Paul bridge Road Park at t e n d s C a l h o u n on Oct. 3. And even High School in Merthough the animal rick, which houses has only been a some of the Bellpart of his family more-Merrick Cenfor a few weeks, her tral High School arrival has already KRiSTEN AmATo District’s special g reatly impacted John Paul’s mom education services, h i s d e m e a n o r, including its according to his COORE program, mom, Kristen Amato. for students with special needs. Kristen said her son, who Melissa Rohr, Calhoun’s spehas Fragile X Syndrome, a cial education chairwoman, genetic disorder that can cause said John Paul is such a pleaa wide range of developmental sure to be around. issues, including intellectual “John Paul has such a disabilities, learning disabili- vibrant personality,” she said. ties and behavioral problems, “He loves being at Calhoun. received his first service dog, He’s like the life of the building Perky, in 2016. — every single person knows “She really did help him out him. He’s just an absolute pleawith his anxiety,” she said of Continued on page 2 Perky. “He has anxiety when he
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A ‘zoo-tastic’ Pep Rally Teachers and staff at Reinhard Early Childhood Center entertained the school community during the annual Pep Rally on Oct. 11, showcasing their talents through a humorous performance inspired by ‘Zootopia.’ Coordinated by Kerri Ann Sanpietro, the show featured performers dressed as wild animals, with leads Michelle Block as Judy and Elia DeBlasio as Nick. Above, pre-K teachers Jennifer Comins and Kristen Peo, were in fitting attire for the Pep Rally performance. Right, first-grade teacher Victoria Mazur, on stage during the performance. Story, more photos, Page 3.
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