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Sandra Diamond Fox

Community Reporter

sfox@dailyvoice.com

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Sandra Diamond Fox has been a journalist since 2005, working for The News-Times and The Redding Pilot prior to coming to the Daily Voice. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree in publishing from Pace University. She married with four teenage children and is a competitive runner and avid exerciser.

Sandra was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Sandra Diamond Fox's Contributions

Schools

Fairfield Schools Earn Overall Grade Of 87.9 From State FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The schools in Fairfield got an overall mark of 87.9 when the state Department of Education released its grades for public schools across the state for the first time in four years. “Our new accountability system will tell a deeper, truer story of how well a school is preparing its students for success,” Commissioner of Education Dianna Wentzell said. The schools and districts were graded on a traditional scale of 0 to 100. Here are the grades for the district and for each school, supplied by the CTMirror.org website: Fairfield School District: 87.9 Tomlinson Middle Sc…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/04/2016

Schools

Top History Students From Stratford Heading To State Competition STRATFORD, Conn. -- Four students from Stratford won awards at the recent regional competition for Connecticut History Day 2016 and will advance to the state competition. The Fairfield Regional Contest was held Saturday, March 19, at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. Here are the award winners from Stratford: Senior Division, Group Website: First Place for "Cracking the Genetic Code: The Story of DNA" by Allysa Noccioli, Rebecca McMahon and Meghan Reynolds from Stratford High School Senior Division, Individual Exhibit: Second Place for "The Arrogance of Technology&quo…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/04/2016

Schools

Westport Schools Earn Overall Grade Of 92.2 From State WESTPORT, Conn. — The schools in Westport got an overall mark of 92.2 when the state Department of Education released its grades for public schools across the state for the first time in four years. “Our new accountability system will tell a deeper, truer story of how well a school is preparing its students for success,” Commissioner of Education Dianna Wentzell said. The schools and districts were graded on a traditional scale of 0 to 100. Here are the grades for the district and for each school in Westport, supplied by the CTMirror.org website: Westport School District: 92.2 Bedford Mi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/04/2016

Schools

Greenwich School Board Sets Date For Last Day Of Classes, Graduation GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich Board of Education has established the last day of school for all students and staff members and set the date for the Greenwich High School graduation for the 2015-16 school year. The last day of school for sixth grade students is Monday, June 20. The last day of school for all other students is Tuesday, June 21, with an early release. The last day of school for staff is Wednesday, June 22. The Greenwich High School graduation will be held on Tuesday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m. ' North Mianus School and Greenwich High students missed one additional day of schoo…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/04/2016

Schools

Peekskill High School Students Exchange Letters With Peers In Spain PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Students in Carolyne Hall’s Spanish 3 class in Peekskill High School are currently corresponding with student pen pals from Spain. The Peekskill High School students have been writing to their peers at Instituto de Educacion Secundaria les Gonzalez Allende in Toro, Spain, which is located just north of Madrid. Hall started the pen pal initiative in 2010 when she reconnected with a former college friend who is an English teacher in Spain. Together, the two educators arranged the student collaboration. “Overall, it has been a positive experience for both of our students,”…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/04/2016

Lifestyle

Hackensack Main Street Redevelopment Meeting Set For Tuesday HACKENSACK, N.J. -- There will be a public meeting on how to improve Main Street in Hackensack on Tuesday, April 5 from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. at Johnson Public Library, 274 Main St.Rutgers University landscape architecture students have been working on some ideas to enhance the street's design, as well as the streets between the Essex Street train station and the bus terminal. They will be sharing their ideas and are requesting feedback.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/04/2016

Events

Englewood Organizes Free Rabies Clinic ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Pre-registration for the April 14 rabies clinic is open until Tuesday, April 12, at Englewood Municipal Court.Those who register will not need to wait for a handwritten rabies certificate when they arrive. Bring a printout of the registration form or show an e-mail confirmation on a smart phone. Englewood residents who have not yet renewed their pet license(s) should bring the renewal notice/letter, the appropriate license fee and late fee ($15 per pet). Any new owner who is licensing for the first time, or any owner not residing in Englewood, should bring proof of prev…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/04/2016

Schools

Valhalla Letter: End State Gap Elimination Adjustment VALHALLA, N.Y. -- The Valhalla Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email valhalla@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: In 2010, New York state implemented what is now known as the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA), siphoning money from local school districts to “temporarily” solve the state budget crisis at the time. Six years later, the State has continued to employ this tactic that shortchanges both the students and taxpayers of our communities and further undermines local control -- particularly in the face of continued unfunded…

by Anthony C. Amiano

04/04/2016

Events

North Salem Nursery School Hosts 'Night At The Races' Fundraiser NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- North Salem Nursery School is hosting a "Night at the Races" fundraiser on Friday, April 15, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church Village Hall.The event will feature electronic horse racing, a silent auction and a gallery of the students’ artwork. Wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served. All proceeds go to North Salem Nursery School to help maintain affordable tuition, provide educational enrichment and make classroom improvements. Cost is $15 online $20 at the door. To purchase tickets, click here. For questions including s…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/04/2016

Police & Fire

Clarkstown Police Hockey Team Plays Fdny In West Nyack WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- The Clarkstown Police hockey team will play Fire Department of New York Battalion 18 at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Palisades Center Ice Rink in West Nyack.The hockey team is raising funds for the Avery family in Clarkstown. The family is experiencing high medical bills due to an illness. The Palisades Center Ice Rink is at 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/03/2016

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