SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

OF NEW YORK STATE, INC.

Nassau Section

2 February 2009

Dear Science Supervisor:

The mission of the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS) is “to work with educators and communities to provide opportunities for all students to participate in and learn science.”

In the past, in order to further our mission, the Nassau Section of STANYS has sponsored annual workshops where both new and experienced teachers might hear the latest from our Subject Area Representatives and other experienced professionals. Also, in partnership with the Suffolk Section of STANYS, we have encouraged participation in scientific research through the Long Island Science Congress. This annual science fair has over a thousand student participants from grades 7-12. Many of our teacher members serve as judges and organizers at this popular event.

Now we ask for your support for our Twelfth Annual Nassau STANYS Science Awards Dinner. This year’s event is scheduled for 6 pm, Tuesday, 19 May 2009 at the Coral House in Baldwin. At the dinner, STANYS will honor one outstanding senior from each member high school. This outstanding student will be presented with a plaque commemorating the honor. Each recipient may also select one teacher to share the evening. Student honorees and their selected teachers will be our guests at the dinner. Many of your schools have participated in the past and we hope that it has proven to be an exciting and rewarding experience.

In addition to the Science Awards Dinner, each member school is entitled to:

· nominate one elementary, one intermediate, and one high school teacher for consideration as Nassau STANYS Outstanding Teacher. If chosen by the Nassau Executive Committee to receive the award, the teacher will be our guest at the Science Awards Dinner.

· registration for two teachers from your school at our Spring Workshop on March 25 at Jonas Salk Middle School in Levittown.

We need your support and encouragement in order to recognize talented high school seniors in science. We hope to count your high school among the schools represented in this important endeavor. Enclosed is an invoice for your approval. Please return (prepaid) by March 15, 2009. We have also enclosed the form for the nomination of your outstanding senior science student, and an application for outstanding elementary, intermediate, and/or high school teachers, for consideration by the award selection committee.

We thank you in advance for your support of our science students and science education in Nassau County.

Sincerely,

Michael J. Hanophy Ph. D

Nassau STANYS Treasurer

mjhanophy@verizon.net

SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

OF NEW YORK STATE, INC.

Nassau Section

INVOICE Fee $125

Nassau STANYS Awards Program

INCLUDES:

· Workshop attendance for 2 teachers at STANYS Nassau workshops (March 25, Jonas Salk Middle School, Levittown))

· Award for one student and dinner for one teacher and one student at Awards Dinner (May 19, Coral House, Baldwin)

Please pre-pay by March 15

District _____________________________________________________

High School _____________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________________

Fax _____________________________________________________

Contact Person _____________________________________________________

E-mail address _____________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to STANYS – Nassau Section and forward to:

STANYS – Nassau Section

c/o Michael J. Hanophy, Treasurer

47 Grant Avenue

Albertson, NY 11507

SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

OF NEW YORK STATE, INC.

Nassau Section

High School Senior Science Student Recognition Award

2009 Honoree Form

Please type

Name of Senior Student Honoree _________________________________________________

Name of High School ___________________________________________________________

School Address _______________________________________________________________

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School Phone ________________________ Fax Number ________________________

Home Phone of Student Honoree _________________________________________________

Person Preparing This Form _____________________________________________________

Teacher Who Will Attend as Honoree's Guest (at no charge)

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Additional Dinner Reservations ($35.00 pp) (first come-first served, limited availability) Check(s) payable to STANYS-Nassau Section

Name(s) of additional Guest(s) ______________________________________________

______________________________________________

Please return this form and check(s) for additional guest(s) by April 15, 2009 to:

Dr. Michael J. Hanophy

STANYS Nassau Treasurer

47 Grant Avenue

Albertson. NY 11507

SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

OF NEW YORK STATE, INC.

Nassau Section

Teacher Recognition Award

2009 Nominee Form

Please type – This form may be copied as needed

Name of Nominee _____________________________________________________________________

Level of Instruction ¨ Elementary ¨ Intermediate ¨ Secondary

Name of School ______________________________________________________________________

School Address _______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

School Phone _____________________________ Fax Number ____________________________

Home Phone of Nominee _______________________________________________________________

Person Submitting Nomination ___________________________________________________________

E-mail Contact ________ _______________________________________________________________

Name of STANYS Nassau Member High School _____________________________________________

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Each STANYS member high school is entitled to nominate one elementary, one intermediate, and one high school teacher for consideration as Nassau STANYS Outstanding Teacher of 2009.

The Awards Committee will consider candidates who are members in good standing of STANYS Nassau Section and who have made significant contributions in the area of science education.

The successful applicant must include in his/her application:

· a current curriculum vitae

· a letter of recommendation from his/her Principal or Chairperson

All supporting materials should be attached to this form and sent to: Dr. Michael J. Hanophy

STANYS Nassau Treasurer

47 Grant Avenue

Albertson, NY 11507

Nomination and supporting material must be received by April 1, 2009.

STANYS Awards Dinner Information Enclosed