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BY RONALD SCAGLIArscaglia@antonnews.com

Superstorm Sandy may be gone, but the damage left in itswake is still present and not all of it is tangible. Children inthe area who have been eyewitnesses to the destruction may still

be anxious in its aftermath. Alan Cohen, lower school division headat Portledge School, says that steps were taken to help children getback to school and adjust to what happened. He says that upon the re-opening of school, the librarian gathered books about storms and hur-ricanes, some of which were true and some that were fictional stories.Students then read these stories aloud in their classrooms, discussed itwith their teachers and classmates, and wrote about their experience.They also came up with theories on how the storm was formed.“That seemed to alleviate the anxiety,” remarked Cohen.Cohen says that it was important for students to get back into a

structured routine as soon as possible. Therefore, the school wasre-opened on the day after electricity was restored. He adds that itis important for parents to continue to restore structure to theirchildren’s lives in order to help them deal with any lingering anx-iety they may have.“I’m sure children are still anxious about it so we want to get

back to a very structured environment,” commented Cohen.To help prevent children from having additional anxiety over the

storm’s effects, Cohen says that it is important to monitor what theyare watching on television and other media. Following the terroristattack on the World Trade Center, many children were disturbed bythe repeating airings of the attack and subsequent collapse of theTwin Towers. Today, the constant viewing of the destruction left bythe storm might cause similar stress for young children.“One of the problems with 9/11, and I’m sure now, was that

young children were thinking that those episodes were happeningover and over,” explained Cohen. He says that young childrenwho see images of the storm on television may have a hard timedistinguishing that the events are in the past, and may believe thatanother storm and more destruction are presently occurring.Another recommendation that Cohen offers parents, is to talk

to their children about the storm and the fears they may have. Just

as was done in his school, Cohen says parents can read literaturewith their children about storms. Parents should also allow theirchildren to express their feelings in other ways such as by draw-ing or making clay models.Cohen also advises parents that it is normal for young children to

still have feelings of anxiety. Among the common signs of stressare nightmares, loss of appetite and even vomiting. Parents whonotice these signs and discover that their children are still stressedshould share this with their children’s teachers and doctors.“Children are not as resilient as adults,” Cohen remarked.Dr. Victor Fornari, director of the division of Child and Adoles-

cent Psychiatry at Zucker Hillside Hospital, concurs that childrenmight be stressed by the events which have taken place as well asthe recurring images seen on television. According to Fornari,children may suffer stress from the traumatic event, with symp-toms showing up months later. In addition to the physical symp-toms that Cohen said parents should be watchful for, Fornari addsthat children who are stressed may also demonstrate disruptivebehaviors, seem overly concerned for their safety and the safetyof their family. Fearful children may also cling to their parentsmore than usual and avoid unfamiliar situations.Jamie Bogenshutz, executive director of YES Community

Counseling Center in Massapequa, also advises parents that theirchildren may be upset by what has taken place recently and sheadvises that this is normal behavior. According to Bogenshutz,parents should realize that it is normal for children to be afraid towalk by trees or water in the aftermath of the storm. She alsoadds that adults should take care of themselves as well as theycope with the devastation the storm brought.“In order to care of your children, you must take care of your-

selves,” she advises. “Take a break from work, go to a place thatgives them some comfort. I think a lot of people are tired of hear-ing that it could have been worse. For some it’s as bad as it canbe. The hope is tomorrow will be a little better than today was.Take time to breathe, relax, eat a nice hot meal and they shouldnot lose sight of what they do have. Remember that they havegotten through crises before.”

Helping Kids Deal With The Effects Of SandyExperts concur that it’s normal for children to be stressed by the devastation they witnessed

National MeritScholars At PortledgePortledge School in Locust Valley,has announced that Erica Cohen(left) and Jennifer Ferrante havebeen named Commended Studentsin the 2013 National Merit Scholar-ship Program. Harry Grzelewski, up-per school division head, has pre-sented a Letter of Commendationfrom the National Merit ScholarshipCorporation (NMSC), which con-ducts the program, to these scholas-tically talented seniors.

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Portledge School Aids In Recovery From Storm

Since Hurricane Sandyravaged the area, Por-tledge School has

been helping the area to re-cover from its effects. Theschool established a Hurri-cane Help Relief Effortwith those who could offerservices, such as lodging, ahot shower, clothing, food,veterinary services, a placeto do laundry, etc. In themidst of a gas crisis, a car-pool list was also estab-lished and people werematched as needed.Once back in school, the

students and staff began ahurricane drive collectingcoats, blankets, boots,socks, non-perishable fooditems, baby food, formulaand diapers, etc. whichwill be donated to the Sal-vation Army through theLocust Valley Rotary Clubas well as Rock Can Rolland other local charities.Portledge School also

opened its gymnasium to26 power line workersfrom Canada, part of theHydro One Networks,who came to help LIPAduring the crisis. Theseworkers had been stayingin trailers and didn’t havethe abili ty to take hot

showers.Head of School Simon

Owen-Williams said “Iam so proud of the Por-tledge community forcoming together so quick-

ly in such a difficulttime. We pride ourselveson teaching good citizen-ship but seeing the stu-dents put it into actionmakes us all proud. Plus,

the parents and facultycouldn’t have been moregenerous. We are a close-knit community and itshowed during this pastmonth.”

Portledge middle school students pose with donations collected to helpthose who are in need because of the storm.

Nassau BOCES ProgramHelps Students StayConnected To SchoolDuring Long Absences

Illness can touch any life, without warning, causing se-vere upheaval and distress. Now, thanks to a new pro-gram at Nassau BOCES, the disruption that comes with

extended illness does not need to affect a student’s education.The new HomeBound Program is designed for students

suffering extended illness that prevents them from regularattendance at school. Students who need to be away fromthe classroom for as little as 10 days and up to an entireyear now have a viable option to continue their educationonline. The HomeBound online classroom provides fourhours of instruction per subject every week, enabling sickstudents to continue their education, completing all staterequirements and avoiding the potentially catastrophic in-terruption of failing courses and being held back.“Formerly, homebound students were provided only the

minimum state requirement of two hours of tutoring perweek, per subject,” says Judith Hynes, principal of special-ized and virtual schools. “Often times these studentswould wind up repeating the grade or dropping out alto-gether. With the HomeBound Program, these same kidscan be part of a class and function as contributing students.They deserve an education like everyone else. The pro-gram gives them that, with the flexibility of doing thework on their own time without losing ground.”Online classes are taught by New York State certified in-

structors who teach the precise coursework students are miss-ing in their home schools. Each student is also provided with aBOCES liaison, acting as a conduit connecting student, parent,online teacher and school district. The liaison provides guid-ance and structure, keeping both students and parents abreastof student progress, and up-to-date about what’s happening intheir school district. Students complete their work on time,meeting all state requirements. They even have the opportunityof taking their Regents exams at home, if necessary.

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COLLEGECOLLEGE ADMISSIONS 101ADMISSIONS 101

By Felice R. Kobrick, LCSW

WHAT DO COLLEGES WANT??Parents often ask me for advice on what their teens should focus on during the high school years, in order to be in the best position when it comes time to fi ll out college applications. A survey of my colleagues, by the Independent Educational Consultants Association, provides the top 10 attributes that colleges are looking for:

1. A rigorous high school curriculum, which may include AP or IB classes.2. Grades that represent strong effort and/or an upward trend.3. Solid scores on standardized tests (SAT, ACT, etc.).4. Passionate involvement in a few activities.5. Letters of recommendation that give evidence of character, special skills, etc.6. A well-written essay that provides insight into the student’s unique personality.7. Special talents or experiences that contribute to a well-rounded student body.8 Demonstrated leadership in activities.9. Demonstrated intellectual curiosity.10. Demonstrated enthusiasm towards a particular college via visits, interview, etc

HOW CAN KOBRICK COLLEGE CONSULTING, LLC HELP??At Kobrick College Consulting, LLC, I work with students throughout their high school years so that the academic, extracurricular and community service choices they make truly refl ect their interests and their unique talents and skills. When it comes time to choose which colleges to apply to, I use state-of-the-art, college admissions software to match students with those colleges and universities that will fi t them both academi-cally and socially. Essay brainstorming and editing, résumé creation, tips and strategies to maximize college visits and interviews, and fi nancial aid review are also part of a comprehensive package. Hourly sessions/rates available too.

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Holy Trinity Holds SuccessfulThanksgiving Food Drive

And Blood Drive

Developing a Holiday BreakPlan For College-Bound Teens

Katie Hogan of Hicksville gives blood at Holy Trinity’s Thanksgivingblood drive.

On Friday, Nov. 16, Holy TrinityHigh School held its annual fallblood drive and at the end of the

school day, a record 223 pints of bloodhad been collected. The blood drive cam-paign was kicked off on October 26 withthe help of the school’s talented SelectChoir, who created their first music video

encouraging everyone to sign up for theblood drive.During the entire week prior, Nov. 12 –

16 , the school held their Thanksgivingfood drive and on Friday, Nov. 16, Prontoof Long Island arrived at the school topick up their donations.

While your teen certainly deservesa mental break from the hecticpace of school, holiday break is

an ideal opportunity to focus on thethings he or she needs to do in prepara-tion for college. “The quiet of holidaybreak is a good time for teens to makesure they are on top of all of their collegeto-dos,” says Michael Gangi of the CarlePlace Huntington Learning Center.“There is a lot for juniors and seniors tothink about this time of year, and now is aperfect opportunity for students to reviewit all.”Gangi offers the following reminders

for parents and teens:

1. Consider retaking the ACT or SAT.If your junior wasn’t satisfied with his

or her ACT or SAT scores, he or shemust register by Dec. 28, for the January26, 2013, SAT (and by January 11,2013, for the February 9, 2013, ACT -not offered in New York). Many SATSubject Tests are also offered January26 - if your student recently finished acourse that corresponds to such a test,he or she should consider taking theJanuary test while the subject matter isfresh in his or her mind. Remember thatthe next opportunity is not until May 4,2013. Sign up for test prep. A post-holi-day exam preparation course may bejust what your teen needs to raise his orher ACT or SAT score and achieve hisor her goals. If your teen wants a boost,consider Huntington’s individualized

10-hour, 28-hour or premier SAT orACT prep courses, which will help himor her target weaker exam areas.

2. Brainstorm essay topics.It’s not too early for juniors to begin

thinking about the application essay. Whilehe or she may not be ready to write it, nowis an ideal time for your teen to reflect onthis important component of the applica-tion package and start a list of the life ex-periences that have shaped him or her.

3. Double check all application dead-lines.With many colleges’ regular application

deadlines as early as January 1 for incom-ing freshmen, your teen should be sure heor she has everything necessary to send offcollege applications on time. Check eachcollege’s website carefully. Does your teenhave all paperwork ready to go? Has he orshe completed all requirements (includingSAT Subject Test scores, essays and rec-ommendation letters)?Rest up for a great finish to the year.While holiday break is a good time to

catch up on college to-dos, it’s also achance for your teen to recharge so thatcome January, he or she is ready to takeon the spring semester - perhaps his orher final semester of high school - withenergy and enthusiasm.Contact Huntington Learning Center

of Carle Place to discuss your student’scollege preparation game plan at 516-742-4559.

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Free Community Workshop Reveals 11 Ways Long Island’s Families Can Slash College Costs By 25% Or More

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Andrew Lockwood, J.D., attorney-turned “late-stage” college � nance consultant and author, will lecture on closely guarded college � nance strategies for Long Island’s “Forgotten Middle Class” families at two workshops in December.

Topics to be covered include:

• How Families Earning Six-Figure Incomes Can Multiply Their Chances of Grants and Scholarships

• What To Do If You Saved In The “Wrong” Places

• Three Critical Questions To Research Months – Even Years – Before Finalizing Your College List

• The Peculiar Reason Why an Expensive, Private College Can Cost You Less Than a So-Called “Cheaper” Public University

• The Deadliest Sin That Long Island’s Teens - And Guidance Counselors - Commit When Constructing a College List

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Former Long Islander ElaineWolf, “the anti-bullying novel-ist,” will speak about her new

novel, Danny’s Mom, on Saturday,Dec. 1, at 1 p.m., at Barnes and No-ble in Manhasset (1542 NorthernBoulevard). The author will discusswhat led her to this spellbinding sto-ry, its road to publication, and whyshe is known as “the anti-bullyingnovelist.” In addition, she’ll readfrom Danny’s Mom, answer ques-tions, and sign books. The event isfree, and everyone is invited. You areencouraged to come early becauseWolf’s author talk in June for hernovel CAMP was a standing-room-only event.

Danny’s Mom (Arcade Publishing,November 2012) is the story of agrief-stricken mother who launches acampaign against bullying in the ex-plosive high school in which sheworks as a guidance counselor. Dan-ny’s Mom illustrates what goes on inour schools from the perspective ofthe adults who are charged withkeeping our children safe. It raisesthe question: Who’s really responsi-ble when our kids get hurt?For more information about Elaine

Wolf and her novels, as well as for linksto anti-bullying resources, visit the au-thor’s website at authorelainewolf.com.

For questions about this event, pleasecontact Teresa Reid, community relationsmanager at the Manhasset Barnes & No-ble store: 516-365-6723.

‘Anti-bullying Novelist’To Discuss Latest Book

Elaine Wolf will be at the Barnes andNoble in Manhasset to discuss her lat-est novel.