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Black History month celebrated with storytellers By MADISoN GUSlER mgusler@liherald.com
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Linda Humes and Hasan Bakr performed “Griots in Concert” at the Lakeview Public Library for a Black History Month celebration with the Nassau County Guardians Association last Saturday.
Lakeview residents gathered at the Lakeview Public Library on Saturday for the library’s annual Black History Month celebration, led by the Nassau County Guardians. The event was organized by the library and the Guardians to bring people together. “I want you to understand that this is our time,” County Legislator Carrie Solages, who represents Lakeview, said. “The time to emphasize the importance of Black history, the importance of the contributions that we have made to this town and to this great country.” Solages also introduced the Guardians. “I would like to thank our Guardian Association for playing a very important role when it comes to public safety here in Nassau County,” Solages said. “The Guardians play a very important role as a bridge between law enforcement and our communities.” The county Guardians Association is a fraternal organization whose members work with county law enforcement CoNtiNued oN PAGe 6
Registration open for 2026 kindergarten program By MADISoN GUSlER mgusler@liherald.com
Dozens of families attended the Malverne School District’s informational session on Feb. 4, learning how to register their children for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. “Mission Kindergarten: A Portrait of Discovery” highlighted the programs and processes available for parents and students at Maurice W. Downing Primary School, which houses students in kindergarten through the second grade, at 55 Acorn Way. “I want to have your children here at Downing because
it’s a beautiful place to learn and grow,” Erik Walter, Downing’s principal, told parents. “Ultimately, the goal is to graduate your children in 2039 from Malverne High School.” The district opened kindergarten registration for the 202627 school year on Feb. 9. Rebecca Gottesman, the district’s director of counseling, explained the registration process for families. She advised parents to contact the district with questions or schedule an appointment for assistance with completing registration forms. Families enrolling their children in the school district for the first time must register
through the email verification process on Infinite Campus, the districts online portal. Parents who have at least one child already enrolled in the district can register another through the existing Infinite Campus portal by adding a new student in the online registration tab. T h o s e s t u d e n t s c u r re n t ly enrolled in the district’s universal pre-kindergarten program are automatically enrolled for kindergarten. Malverne’s website includes videos in English and Spanish with instructions on the registration process. Early registration is important, allowing the district to prepare the class-
rooms and organize programs. After registration, parents will receive a letter with contact information to schedule an in-person screening in early May, during which Downing staff will meet with the children and learn about their education. For students enrolled with the district’s UPK, screening will occur at the pre-K site.
During the summer, the district will hold a kindergarten orientation for parents and students. At that time, parents could bring in the school supplies their children will need, which will help teachers begin to set up for the new school year. In August, the Parent Teacher Association will organize a CoNtiNued oN PAGe 15