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| It Rained Cats & Dogs and That's so Good! |
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| It was standing room only at the Jesse Kaplan school today where the students brought down the house with the most delightful and original performance of "The Unity Tree." Under the loving direction of music teacher Mike Zweigbaum, the students gave it their all, singing with joy. Costumes were designed by Elizabeth Mann, assisted by the Kaplan PTA and the school's physical therapy deparment, who were also responsible for the scenery. Assistive technology was provided with the support of the speech department. What a great day! |
| Rockland BOCES Walks Out With Heart |
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Rockland  BOCES employees continue their long standing commitment to the work of the American Heart Association as they prepare to walk in the Tri-County HeartWalk, stepping off May 18th at Rockland Community College. Walkers, donors and friends who want to join the fight against heart disease and stroke should contact the Human Resources office at 845 627 4712 to get involved.
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“Great” Grandparents Honored |
Foster Grandparent Recognition Luncheon was held recently at the Jesse J. Kaplan School. The luncheon was prepared by BOCES Culinary Arts students. Words of praise and thanks were lavished on BOCES foster grandparents by District Superintendent Dr. James M. Ryan and Asst. Supt of Special Student Services Dr. Mary Jean Marsico. State Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski addressed the gathering as well, praising the grandparents for all they do for BOCES students.
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| Students Map Career Paths at Health Care Career Quest |
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Students from each of BOCES health related career clusters had a fabulous opportunity to hear about the many opportunities that await them, as they decide on very specific paths of interest. This Health Care Career Quest was held at Rockland Community College and was co-sponsored by Rockland BOCES, Rockland Community College, Liberty Partnership and Dominican College.
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| A Success in Any Language |
More than 150  students, representing nearly all of the county’s public school districts, attended a Celebration of Languages on Monday, April 14th. The event was sponsored cooperatively by Rockland BOCES and Rockland Community College. In its second year, the event is the brain child of a group of the county’s high school foreign language teachers who participate in a “Job Alike” group.
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| CTEC Students Win at SkillsUSA State Championship |
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Megan Jacob, (left) a senior at North Rockland High School and a CTEC Culinary Arts student, won first place in the culinary arts event for seniors, and Rachel Mongiovi, (right) who is also a senior at North Rockland, was awarded second place in the First Aid/CPR category at the New York State Skills USA Competition in Syracuse, April 9-11. Twenty CTEC students traveled to Syracuse for this annual competition.
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Rockland BOCES  Adult education staff and students participated in the Rockland County YouthFest sponsored by the Rockland County Youth Bureau and Rockland Community College on Sunday April 6th. Over a hundred exhibits, entertainment and more drew hundreds of young people and adults. Staff and students were able to discuss BOCES adult education programs as well as present information on BOCES Career and Technical Education programs to visitors.
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