63 • TIMES, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 very disparate: film noir, featuring nocturnal and claustrophobic dramas; and the Western, with dramas set against wide-open landscapes. T-Men and Raw Deal open a series featuring eight of Mann’s greatest films. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us. • Sunday, Apr. 20, Anthony Mann: The Great Flamarion, 2 p.m; and Border Incident, 4 p.m. Two more of Anthony Mann’s movies. Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.movingimage.us. • Tuesday, Apr. 22, Open Gate Event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Borough President Melinda Katz, NYC Parks and the New York State Pavilion Paint Project Crew open the gate to the NYS Pavilion so guests can view and take photos of the interior (Tent of Tomorrow only) with the classic roof and towers backdrop. The Paint Crew will answer questions and talk about the structure’s past, present and future. Hardhats are required and will be provided. Free, meet at structure’s north side. • Tuesday, Apr. 22, Earth Day Festival, 1 p.m. Develop your green thumb, learn about bee-keeping and the importance of clean waterways while making sculptures, jewelry and art out of recycled materials. Free. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, www.flushingtownhall.org. • Tuesday, Apr. 22, The Tuesday Morning Music Club of Douglaston, 11 a.m. Gene Keyes, clarinet, and Hiroko Nakahara, violin, play Ludwig van Beethoven Duo #2 in F Major and Etienne Gebauer’s composition for clarinet and violin Opus 16 #3. A sandwich lunch and dessert follow. Douglaston Community Church, 39-15, Douglaston Pkwy., 516- 466-4034. • Wednesday, Apr. 23, Unwelcomed Words: Nazi Anti- Jewish Street Signs, 7 p.m. Spring exhibition curated by Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center Scholar-in- Residence Rabbi Isodoro Aizenberg. In Germany, beginning in 1933, Nazis implemented anti-Jewish instructions and practices in order to segregate the Jews. This exhibition focuses on public signs that relentlessly degraded, harassed, offended, hurt, and curtailed Jewish life in Germany before the outbreak of World War II. The exhibit includes photos of Nazi-style restrictive signs posted in German occupied lands, as well as testimonies of people who were personally affected by the prohibitions that these signs proclaimed. Harriet and Kenneth Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center, Queensborough Community College, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside, www.qcc.cuny.edu/khrca. Center is open weekdays from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s attractions. TOURISM -CONTINUED FROM PG. 22- Tasting The World At Molloy’s International Day As the event evolved over the years, student participation became more prominent. Eventually they would headline the entire performance portion of the day, and with this responsibility came much preparation. “The original goal of International Day was to facilitate learning about culture, and we realized that asking the students to star as presenters really accomplished that,” said Santos. “They practice their performances for hours upon hours, and through that they learn a great deal about themselves and their friends. International Day has also helped to establish deeper involvement by our after school cultural clubs.” Today, visitors from nearby Forest Hills, Rego Park, Elmhurst, Kew Gardens and Jamaica are as likely to come out to Molloy for International Day as those as far as Astoria, Bayside, Ridgewood, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Long Island. The result is a mix of everyone and everything that makes New York City great, all under one roof for one grand celebration of culture. At Molloy’s 34th Annual International Day, the smell of delectable dishes from all over the world immediately greeted over 1,300 visitors. Those just arriving were directed to the Capt. Anthony Marsloe Gymnasium, where a variety of homemade dishes lined table after table. At the Filipino table, alumnus Herbert Leona, Molloy Class of 2011, worked all day long as he has for years, carving a fully roasted pig to please one of the longer lines of hungry visitors. Over at team Italian, trays of homemade baked pastas, chicken, and sausage occupied the largest area of the gym. The Indian dishes were delicious, but perhaps the spiciest offerings of the day. Students from the school's Ebony Club showcased Jamaican, Haitian, Trinidadian, and African cuisine among others. There was also a huge contingency of Greek, Asian, and Eastern European volunteers proudly offering amazing dishes of their own. “I felt that many nationalities that haven't had much presence in years past were much better represented this year," said Santos, who remains one of the lead coordinators of the event. “The Irish club made a big comeback, and nearly all Latin American countries were represented in terms of food. It was great to see.” Beyond the main courses, a dessert spread occupied the school's cafeteria, and it extended seemingly as far as the eye could see. From cupcakes to kesio, streusel to Irish soda bread, the creations of Molloy’s student and parent volunteers rounded out the day’s menu with a wide range of sweet and flavorful delights. Parent volunteers are a big reason the event’s food service enjoys such success. “The parents have been involved since the very first event,” said Santos. “One parent, Mrs. Angela Schlossbacher, volunteered for 10 years after her children had graduated by hosting a table featuring Irish Belleek and other artifacts. Mrs. Schlossbacher’s participation speaks to the level of dedication on the part of the parents. They see the value in this event, and they are a tremendous help in delivering our message to their children.” Once everyone had their fill of edible offerings, Molloy students took center stage in the Jack Curran Gymnasium, where performances of cultural song and dance took shape. Those students participating represented the school's Ebony, Asian, West Indian, Indian, Italian, Spanish, and Greek clubs as well as the Pipes & Drums band. Also performing were the school's dance and step teams, which celebrated American culture and others not represented in other parts of the program. Dances included the Irish jig, Chinese lion dance, Bollywood Fusion, Merengue and Bachata among others. The support of the community was inspiring this year. Students and their parents helped the program to go on without a hitch, and the work of several alumni proved critical to the planning and execution stages of the event. “Everyone’s dedication to International Day is truly appreciated,” said Santos. “We couldn't host this event year in and year out without the commitment of our community.” “Every dish, movement, and musical note told a story," said Sabina Kobinski, a teacher and International Day Committee member at Molloy as well as an alumnus of the school’s Class of 2004. “With so many cultures represented, there was so much to learn and to appreciate. I think this event is extremely important for our students and their families, and I am honored to be a part of its planning.” “We proudly expressed our national pride through song and dance, as well as the delicious food that we shared together. All of these things showcased the spirit of hospitality and family that is embedded in everything that we do at Molloy,” said Karsten. He continued, noting, “although our families originate from many places across the globe, we are connected as members of the Molloy community, and we are united as proud citizens of the borough of Queens.” Editor’s note: Joe Sommo is Archbishop Molloy High School’s communications director. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 31- DOE Tweaks Promotion Policy To remedy those concerns and incorporate multiple measures in accordance with state law, the DOE plans to implement several important changes: • Empowering educators—Based on a review of student work from the year, teachers and principals will identify the students they believe may be at risk of not being able to succeed in the next grade, even with support. State test results for the lowest-performing students will continue to be shared with schools in June. Schools may use this information as one of multiple pieces of evidence to assess student readiness for the next grade level, but they may not use it as the primary or major factor in those decisions. • Authentic student work— Teachers will complete promotion portfolios for students identified for possible retention. The guidance provided to schools about this process will be revised so that student promotion portfolios align to the Common Core, represent real classroom learning, and incorporate student work already completed throughout the school year. • Consistent, rigorous standards— The reviews of student portfolios in schools across the city will be judged against clear, consistent, criteria aligned to the Common Core. Superintendents will oversee this process for their schools. As in past years, students whose promotion portfolios demonstrate that they are not ready for the next grade level, even with support, will be recommended for summer school. Superintendents will review schoollevel decisions before they are finalized. In the past, when students completed summer school, their promotion was ultimately tied to a second standardized test in August. This year, student work from summer school will be incorporated into the promotion portfolio. Principals will review these portfolios in August and make a holistic promotion decision for each student. Superintendents will continue to review promotion appeals for cases in which a parent disagrees with the principal’s decision. In 2013, consistent with prior school years, approximately 10 percent of students in grades 3-8 were recommended for summer school, with 2.5 percent ultimately retained. The DOE anticipates consistent levels of retention with this new approach. Students with disabilities and English language learners who have different promotion criteria will not be impacted by this change in policy. Moreover, the promotion policy for students from kindergarten through second grade and high school will remain consistent with previous years. The new policy requires a revision to the Chancellor’s Regulation A-501, which will be voted on by the Panel for Educational Policy at its May 29 meeting. If the PEP approves the policy, the revised policy will go into effect this year. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 36-
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