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Vol. 73 No. 36
september 4 - 10, 2025
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A commitment to kindness in Seaford schools ate positive change, the district introduced its version of the butterfly ef fect, called the The Seaford School District Viking Effect, named for the welcomed new and returning school mascot. The initiative educators last week to ring in asks teachers to perform small the new school year, with acts of kindness toward stuadministrators focusing on a dents — offering patient explacommitment to kindness to cre- nations or words of encourageate a positive enviment, or sparking ronment. curiosity in a topic District faculty — that can inspire a filled the auditorichild’s growth and um at Seaford High passions, which in School on Aug. 27 turn may influence for Superintenothers along the dent’s Conference way. Day, on which they “The most focused on preparimportant thing is ing for the year to realize that, at ahead. Superintenany point in time, dent Adele Pecora you have the ability said the focus was to say something on encouraging positive, inspire a educators to be child to be more Adele peCorA agents of positive curious and to change for what she Superintendent, change their trajecdescribed as a gen- Seaford School tory,” Pecora said. eration of anxious District The district also students. welcomed 22 new “One of the most underrated teachers at the conference. The words is happy, and we want group had already gathered in every child walking into our the high school library on Aug. buildings happy,” Pecora said. 20 for a two-day orientation pro“We want every employee to gram, in which they toured the walk into the building happy, so four schools, visited communithat’s the focus of our work this ty landmarks and attended an year.” informational session on the Encouraging faculty to cre-
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Courtesy Girl Scouts of Nassau County
The Girl Scouts of Nassau County will host its second annual Thin Mint Sprint 5K Race and Family Fun Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Sept. 14 to raise money, celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend, and support programs that make scouting accessible to all girls.
Thin Mint Sprint returns Sept. 14
Annual 5K supports Girl Scouts of Nassau County by CHArles sHAW cshaw@liherald.com
The Girl Scouts of Nassau County will host its second annual Thin Mint Sprint 5K Race and Family Fun Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Sept. 14, raising funds for programs that support local Scouts. The event coincides with Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend, a nationwide initiative that encourages people to explore state parks and promote environmental awareness. Open to the public, the Thin Mint Sprint offers a family-friendly way to celebrate community, fitness and fun while supporting the Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s mission to make the Girl Scout Leadership Experience accessible to all girls. Rande Bynum, CEO of the Garden Citybased Girl Scouts of Nassau County, said the
event is more than just a run or walk — it’s a celebration of leadership, togetherness and generosity. She added that whether participants are Scouts or running enthusiasts, all are welcome to join in and support current and future Girl Scouts. “This fundraiser will help us not only celebrate our national Girl Scouts Love State Park Weekend,” Bynum said, “but also help us raise money to make sure that all girls have access to all the great things (that) happen in Girl Scouts.” Bynum said the brainchild for a 5K fundraiser came after recognizing that participants wanted an active event that also highlights state parks through wellness activities. She noted that Scouts are planning to partner with the state parks department to offer additional programming at the Jones Beach CoNTiNued oN PaGe 7
e want every employee to walk into the building happy, so that’s the focus of our work this year.
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