Summer Science Camp, Welcome New Somers Blogger, State Math and ELA Results

1. Summer Science Camp

Two Yorktown teachers are let children's imagination soar through a summer science camp –  Camp Invention, which will be held at the  at the end of July. for read more.

2. Welcome Dana Boulanger

Welcome our newest blogger on Patch – Dana Boulanger from Somers. She has lived in the community for more than 30 years. The woman is a breast cancer survivor and was awarded the honor of  "Humanitarian of the Year" by Support Connection this year. She is also a Support -a-Walk Ambassador.

Read her latest blog post on "95 Ways to Be Positive" .

3. Students Named to Dean's List

• Mary Mavumkal has been named to the spring 2012 Dean's List at University of the Sciences. She is a doctor of pharmacy student.
• Cornell University's Cristhian Rubio of Yorktown Heights has been placed on the Dean's List of the College of Arts and Sciences for Excellence in Scholarship for the Spring 2012 semester.

The following area residents were named to the Dean's List at SUNY Cortland for the Spring 2012 semester:

• Kelly Fernandez, a senior adolescence education: Spanish major
• Scott Spiridigliozzi, a junior biology major
• Sarah McCannon, a senior communication studies major 
• Dylan Rubinstein, a sophomore communication studies major
• Marissa Merson, a senior early childhood/childhood education major
• Melissa Neher, a junior early childhood/childhood education major 
• Stephen Adams, a senior fitness development major
• Michelle Krisa, a senior physical education major
• Christopher Rohle, a senior physical education major 
• Lauren Rubenfeld, a senior psychology major 

4. Results in from State Math and ELA 

The State Education Department (SED) released the results of the April 2012 grades 3-8 math and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments on Tuesday. Statewide, the average scale scores on this year’s exams in both ELA and math are slightly higher than last year in most grades, and there is a small increase in the percentage of grades 3-8 students across the State who met or exceeded the proficiency standard on both exams, according to state officials. The results for individual buildings are posted here. 

5. Slight Chance of Showers

According to the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 a.m. today, then a slight chance of showers after 11 a.m. It is expected to be partly sunny, with a high near 87. 

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