Bronx Youth Heard: Bolstering Civic Engagement

By DAVID CRUZ

The latter part of the program is spent writing news stories students had developed, incorporating journalistic principles they learned.

ICYMI: Summer Sports Jamboree at Williamsbridge Oval (SEE PHOTOS)

Endless summer days just didn’t quit at Williamsbridge Oval Park Aug. 28, thanks to a Summer Sports Jamboree sponsored by the parks department. The Norwood News snapped some photos of young people jumping, running and recreating at the neighborhood park. [powr-image-slider label=”1875957″]

Digital Edition of the Norwood News is Out!

By DAVID CRUZ

The newest edition of the award-winning Norwood News is out with plenty of community news you can use. We begin in Bedford Park with yet another homeless shelter sneaking into the neighborhood, only there’s a twist: the tenants won the fight! Read up on suspicions by tenants and what conditions were like inside the building. Switching to lighthearted fare, with an article by salesperson/reporter extraordinaire Vivian Carter on results of the Norwood News survey we asked neighbors to take over the summer. We crunched the numbers and the results were pretty surprising. Definitely worth a read. Next, Jasmine Gomez takes a look at a

By DAVID GREENE

This week we asked readers how they spent their summer and what they looked forward to most this fall. Well, our son is off to college. During the summer we spent most of our time in New York because it’s the most marvelous place to be in the summer, because it’s not that crowded. I’ve been a native New Yorker for 70 years and I love this city. Eric Courtney West Farms We’re waiting for our son to go back to school. The summers are too short and the fall comes too quickly. I’m definitely not looking forward to the cold weather. Julia Courtney West

MMCC’s Discovery Club/Afterschool is the place to be during the school year, with a host of activities for children of all ages. Located at 3450 DeKalb Ave., MMCC’s Discovery Club/Afterschool is a great place for children to enjoy an enriched curriculum of classes and clubs in Norwood. Activities include ice skating, bowling, computer courses, soccer, art workshop, nature crafts, drama, music, basketball, activity groups and homework help. All of these classes and clubs are included in the affordable fee. Children receive a nutritious snack each day. Special needs services may be available for your child based on certain criteria. A

By DAVID CRUZ

Vital Stats: 207K – Number of students enrolled at Bronx public schools. (Source: New York City Department of Education) On the eve of the first day of school for Bronx students, city education officials have already begun to remind parents about some requirements that go beyond school supplies: vaccinations.

PS/MS 95: Staying the Course for Brighter School Days

PS/MS 95, the Sheila Mencher School, is nestled in the shade of the huge welcoming trees on Hillman Avenue just south of Van Cortlandt Park. Principal Serge Marshall Davis, who is beginning his ninth year as head of the school, has been recognized on both the State and Federal level for his work. During his tenure he has implemented award winning programs and opportunities for student growth and expression at the school. Despite the many changes with the New York State Standardized exams, the school has maintained its Good Standing status on the New York State Accountability report. PS/MS 95

By PS 94x STAFF

Diane DaProcida-Sesin is beginning her 11th year as principal of PS 94x, the Kings College School in Norwood. Our campus includes two full-service buildings providing educational services to more than 1200 students and their families. We believe in the transformative power of education; our community works together as a collaborative team to uphold this mission throughout the year. Since 2013, our school has exceeded the New York City average for Middle School Readiness. Students are involved in meaningful New York State Common Core aligned curricula in English Language Arts and Math. The New York State Standards are used to develop

By MEDELIN CUEVAS Many teenagers in high school wear popular shoe brands. Those include Nike, Adidas and Converse. But among the more sought after pairs is the Nike Air Jordan, long considered the popular shoe of choice. An average pair runs between $120 and $300, roughly the same price as a college textbook. And while the “sneakerhead” sub-culture is dominating a teen’s life, some have found it’s replaced the need to use money for college tuition, favoring the hottest trend over a path to education. Its popularity is widespread in the Bronx, where the debut of the latest pair