Archive for January, 2013
Should limits be put on television, computer time?
Our nine-year-old daughter wanted a Wii or I-Touch for Christmas: Santa didn’t deliver. She didn’t seem to notice Christmas morning. In fact, she loved everything she received. My husband was the in-class reader at school around Thanksgiving time and casually asked the captive audience of third graders what they were thankful for this Thanksgiving. One […]
St. Brendan students cover sports to politics in school newspaper
Extra, extra, read all about it! St. Brendan has a school newspaper. “My husband and I love St. Brendan for our boys and wanted to be able to give back. We thought helping to start a student newspaper was something we could do,” said Vrana, whose husband Martin Miller is the television editor at the […]
New yoga method brings workout to Krayzelburg Swim Academy
Yes, it’s true. Another year has quickly slipped away, and more than likely you didn’t do anything on your 2012 resolution list. Especially when it comes to health and exercise. Well, don’t despair. There are so many new and inventive ways to get healthy in 2013 that it almost makes your head spin (alas, spinning […]
New shops, restaurants ring in New Year on Larchmont Blvd.
Larchmont is ringing in the New Year with a host of new shops and restaurants to warm the spirits and tempt the palate. Vintage-style comfort is on the racks at Alternative Apparel, 219 N. Larchmont, where clothes aren’t just about looking good but feeling soft and fabulous. Worn in, well made come to mind. Owned […]
Free music lessons aimed at keeping students in school
A high school junior was debating whether to drop out of school when he was introduced to the Harmony Project.Today, he is one of more than 1,500 students, ages seven to 18, who are receiving free music lessons in exchange for a promise to stay in school. Elizabeth Burgos has been taking clarinet and alto […]
Locked gates, buddy system among school safety measures
Even before the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary last month, safety was a top concern among area schools, officials said. “School safety is our number one priority… we are very proactive and reassure the kids they’re safe. That’s the best thing for them,” said Eugene Straub, executive director of Larchmont Charter School’s three campuses. School […]
