Excellence in Action: 62 named National Merit

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APRIL 2015
Excellence in Action: 62 named National Merit Finalists
A record sixty-two students from
Athens, Troy High, and International
Academy East received notice that
they are among only 15,000 of 1.5
million seniors in 22,000 high schools
nationwide to be named National Merit
Finalists.
This designation is based on
performance on the Preliminary SAT/
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying
Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
National Merit Finalists form Athens
include: Keerthana Byreddy, Preetha
Ghosh, Curtis Hsu, Alexander Ngo,
Claire Nord, Ellen Paquet, and Sruthi
Ramesh.
National Merit Finalists from I.A. East
include: Murali Bollampally, Sri Tarun
International Academy East 2015 National Merit Finalists. Photo: Ed Morykwas,
Gogineni, Vineeth Kommidi, Prasanth Troy High 2015 National Merit Finalists. Photo: Ed Morykwas, School Life.
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Kotha, Ashwin Kumar, Alexandra Levin,
Charlie Liang, Sanjana Madishetty,
Franklin T. Wang, Christine E.Welch, Lawrence J. Wu,
Noah McNeal, Anang Modi, Sierra Nota, Ananya Shah,
Angela Xiao, Ellen X. Yang, Jessie Yang, Devin X.
Husain Taher, Rahil Ukani, Ananya Vasudevan, and Nikhil
Zhang, Ellen Zhang, Yuanzhe Zhong, and Whitney W.
Yedulla.
Zhou. Finalists from Troy High include: Ankita J. Acharya,
National Merit Finalists have the opportunity to
Krithika Balakrishnan, Anna L. Balas, Evan Bao, Frank F.
earn
individual scholarships from many corporations,
Boudon, Karen Cao, Steven S. Cheng, Hannah L. Cho,
colleges and universities around the nation.
Mark A. Elinski, Jason Y. Ji, Moksh J. Karira, Sharang
S. Karve, Seoyoung Kwon, Angel Li, Nicholas J. Lin,
“It’s incredible to have so many students reach
Michelle Liu, Lillian Z. Lu, Jeremy A. Lua, Charles Luo,
this level in an extremely competitive program,”
Hannah Z. Ma, Arushi P. Mahajan, Alex O. Makkinejad,
Superintendent Rich Machesky said. “We set a record
Katie Musial, Chunhua Ni, Katherine G.Qiao, Cara A.
this year with the number of finalists for this prestigious
Skrzycki, Elizabeth Y. Sun, Juliana Tu, Urvi L. Vasudevan,
designation. We are deeply proud of each of them and
honored to have them represent the Troy
School District.”
Athens 2015 National Merit Finalists. Photo: Ed Morykwas, School Life.
Creating peace of mind for new
Children’s Hospital
Boulan Park art students proudly showcase the school’s mosaic which will hang
in the new Children’s Hospital in Troy. Photos: Ed Morykwas, School Life.
Bits and pieces of Troy School District will be
shining in the new Children’s Hospital to promote a
more natural, peaceful surrounding for patients.
Art students from Leonard Elementary, Boulan
Park Middle and other TSD schools have been invited
to take part in this community art project with other
schools across Oakland and Macomb counties.
At Boulan Park, students cut over 2,000 tiny glass
pieces to arrange into a design that depicts a summer
scene with hot air balloons, a sailboat, and a girl
building a sandcastle at the beach. Their seven by
two foot mosaic will be mounted in the hospital under
construction in Troy.
At Leonard, 4th graders made hand-painted
butterflies and 5th graders made colorful nature
prints.
The idea is that hospitals should be colorful and
cheerful – not stark white, especially when kids face Leonard Elementary students craft butterflies for the new
serious diseases. Research links arts and colors to Children’s Hospital.
healing.
The participating district art students will be invited to the dedication ceremony when the hospital opens later this fall.
Find more colorful photos of Leonard and Boulan Park art students bringing their art to life at: www.schoollifetroy.com
2 • April 2015 • School Life in The Troy School District
‘Prize Patrol’ surprises educators as TSD Outstanding
Teachers of the Year
When Superintendent Dr. Richard Machesky
walks into your room with flowers during
your class, the reaction can vary, and it did in
February for three TSD teachers.
“It’s a good thing they were flowers because
I was like ‘ah-oh’,” said Athens teacher Jane
Moss.
“I was completely shocked,” said Troy
Union’s Katie Held.
“I thought something was going on,” said
Larson Middle teacher Charlie Tull. “I wasn’t
nervous, but more like excited.”
Mr. Tull, Ms. Held, and Ms. Moss were all
surprised in their classrooms by the news that
they were named TSD Outstanding Teachers of
the Year. A “prize patrol”- the superintendent
and a coalition of district administrators from
across the district- left the three winners stunned
and nearly speechless
Ms. Held, Kindergarten teacher at Troy Union
Elementary, was named Elementary Teacher
of the Year. Mr. Tull, Math and Technology
Teacher at Larson Middle School, was named
Middle School Teacher of the Year. Ms. Moss,
Chemistry teacher at Athens High School, was
named High School Teacher of the Year as well
as Overall Troy School District Teacher of the
Year. With that honor, Ms. Moss also received
a vehicle lease, through the generosity of the
Suburban Collection.
All three TSD educators were nominated by
parents, students and colleagues. Each of them
was singled out for the impact he or she has on
students and the dedication and commitment
they show every day for their profession.
The three winning teachers will be sent to
Oakland County for inclusion in the countywide Teacher of the Year competition. All three
are surprised and humbled by their awards.
“When I saw the nomination, it was almost
hard for me to accept it because I feel like
(Troy Union) is such an amazing building and
collaboration I’ve never seen before,” said Ms.
Held, the lead teacher in her school’s “Leader
In Me” program.
“I just want people to know that there are
so many people in this district that do such a
wonderful job,” Mr. Tull said. “There are tons
of teachers of the year.”
“I cannot believe that they chose me,” Ms.
Athens teacher Jane Moss
Moss said.
Ms. Moss and Mr. Tull didn’t start off their
professional careers as teachers, but eventually
realized their true passion was making a positive
impact on students. A big part of their success
is the care they invest in their students, in and
out of class.
“Last year was my first in the district and I
didn’t know anyone,” said Ms. Moss’s student
Sruthi Ramesh. “I didn’t know how things
worked here. She went out of her way to make
sure I was fine in class, outside class. When
you ask her for something, she goes above and
beyond what she needs to do. She’s amazing.”
“A lot of it is really getting to know them
more than a student here,” said Mr. Tull, who
can be found watching his students’ soccer
games, music concerts, or track meets when
he’s not in class. “I just really like being able to
see kids outside school and see other things that
make up their life, which is awesome.”
Ms. Held had every intention of going into
teaching; from the moment she stepped into
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kindergarten as a student at Troy Union in the
same room (#37) she teaches today.
“It was a life-long dream to become (a
teacher),” she said. “I used to play school when
I was a little girl. When I got to college, I had
some really wonderful professors. One of them
saw the leadership skills that I possessed, which
made me feel very comfortable going into this
profession.”
Ms. Held is the lead teacher for her school’s
“Leader In Me” program, which has created
a culture of leadership and “deep thinkers” at
Troy Union.
“I talk to my students about being everything
they want to be,” she said. “It happened to me.
As a child, I wanted to be this teacher. I did
all the steps to become a teacher. To get this
award, it was amazing to me.”
The three winners and the other nominees
who will be honored at a Board of Education
meeting on April 14, include: Erica Bachman,
3rd Grade, Wattles Elementary School, Nadeen
Brown, First Grade, Leonard Elementary
Troy Union teacher Katie Held
School, Adam Burns, English, Innovations,
TV Production, Athens High School, Karen
Bush, 2nd Grade, Schroeder Elementary, Jason
Cichowicz, 5th Grade, Schroeder Elementary
School, Jennifer DeWard, 4th Grade, Leonard
Elementary School, Lora Herbert, 5th Grade,
Hill Elementary School, Sara Jozefiak, 2nd
Grade, Barnard Elementary School, Alan
MacNair, Orchestra, Troy High School,
Grayson McKinney, 4th Grade, Costello
Elementary School, Debbie Motherwell, 2nd
Grade, Martell Elementary School, Kristy
Pierce, Economics, Government, Leadership,
Athens High School, and Amy Wallace, 4th
Grade, Leonard Elementary School.
For more photos of the surprise
TSD Outstanding Teachers of the Year
announcements, click on: www.schoollifetroy.
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www.schoollifetroy.com • School Life in The Troy School District • April 2015 • 3
From the Superintendent
On May 5, voters in here in Michigan
will be asked to consider Proposal 1,
a ballot measure to fix our crumbling
roads. Few would argue that the state
of the roads here don’t need to be
addressed, but there are other important
elements of this legislation that I’d like
to tell you about.
Proposal 1 is also significant to our schools, and the outcome
of this election could have a substantial impact on the Troy
School District. Why?
• Most importantly, Proposal 1 would constitutionally
guarantee that the School Aid Fund could only be
used for K-12 education and community colleges. In
the last several years, money from the School Aid Fund
has been diverted to universities, which has decreased the
amount available for local school districts.
• A portion of the revenue generated from Proposal 1
would help restore some of the funding school districts
have lost during Michigan’s economic downturn. $300
million is earmarked annually to go to schools from this
proposal.
• There is no agreed upon Plan B. If Proposal 1 fails, many
roads in the state will still have to be fixed, which would
further reduce funds available for essential services like
education.
We are very proud of the exemplary school district we have
built here in Troy and we recognize that in order to continue
to maintain that level of excellence, we need stable and
consistent funding from Lansing. Over the next few weeks,
we will be providing informational material to you regarding
this proposal and what it could mean for students here in Troy.
Take a moment to learn the facts and please, remember to vote
on May 5.
In the meantime, you need to look no further than this issue
to see how your tax dollars are making a difference in the lives
of thousands of TSD students. Our school community is like no
other—in motivation, in passion and in achievement. We are
second to none. The stories you read here are great examples of
what a TSD education is all about and I hope they fill you with
the same pride and gratitude that I feel, watching our students
grow and thrive.
I hope you enjoy this edition of School Life Troy—the best
is yet
to come!
Rich
Dr. Richard Machesky
Superintendent
Troy School District
DISTRICT NEWS BRIEFS
District could lose funding in 2016 state
budget
The Troy School District is among at least 50 school
districts that could lose state funding next year in Gov.
Rick Snyder’s proposed budget.
The budget proposal includes funding increases in some
areas, but a decline in others that results in a loss of funding
for the district. Snyder’s fiscal year 2016 budget includes
a $75 per-student increase for the foundation allowance
and $75 per-student increase for at-risk students. Best
practices funding will decrease from $50 per student in
2015 to $20 per student next year.
The Troy School District could lose a net $55 per student
during the 2015-2016 school year.
“The hope is that the governor will find a way to mitigate
the impact on approximately 50 districts,” Superintendent
Richard Machesky said.
Bond Project Update
The warmer weather means school bond projects
will pick up this month. Crews are moving forward to
complete additions and renovations at Troy High and
Athens. Athens’ renovation includes the Large Group
Instruction room, where interior work is wrapping up
in time for a spring completion. Work at Troy High
includes an additional classroom and storage space, which
is scheduled for completion December 2015. The new
heating and cooling system originally scheduled to be
completed at Athens this summer will now be completed
in 2016.
District considering rolling out more
iPads
Troy School District is considering putting more iPads in
the hands of more students.
Right now, all district third and sixth graders have the
devices as part of their everyday classwork. Over the next
School Life is a monthly publication, which focuses on TSD students,
staff and community, and is designed to increase communication
between district schools and parents. The opinions, statements and
claims expressed in this newspaper are not necessarily those of the
district or its oﬃcials. The Troy School District does not discriminate on
the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, or disability
in providing education services, activities or programs. It is the intent
and policy of this District to conduct its activities in compliance with all
Federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race,
sex, age, religion, color, national origin, or disability.
two years, students in fourth, fifth, seventh and eighth
grades are scheduled to receive a device. Other grades
are being considered due to the success of the phase one
rollout this year. Students are able to take their iPads
home. The iPads are funded by the successful 2013 bond
proposal.
fall 2014 sports teams. Congratulations to: Alexander
Balte (Troy High, tennis), Nathaniel Bladecki (Troy High,
soccer), Jennifer Cui (Troy High, golf), Michael Faber
(Troy High, tennis) Torin Gebauer (Athens, soccer), Jason
Potter (Athens, tennis), Kunai Tangri (Troy High, cross
country), and Vincent Thieu (Troy High, tennis).
District music education named among
best in nation
Drive 4UR School to raise funds for Troy
High Booster Club
The National Association of Music Merchants has
recognized Troy School District for its outstanding
commitment to music education with a Best Communities
for Music Education (BCME) designation. TSD joins 387
districts across the country in receiving the prestigious
distinction in 2015.
Best Communities for Music Education affirms school
districts that have demonstrated exceptional efforts
toward maintaining music education as part of schools’
core curriculum.
Troy has been named a Best Community for Music for
more than a decade.
“The Troy School District has a rich history of
excellence in music education,” said Superintendent
Dr. Richard Machesky. “A strong Arts program means
all students in the Troy School District have the chance
to stretch themselves beyond the traditional academic
curriculum. Through choir, band and orchestra, our
students overcome challenges and hone the ability to
express themselves. They learn to be good listeners and
good observers, sharpen their critical thinking skills and
spark their creativity as they gain appreciation for beauty
and an enthusiasm for life.”
School board recognizes district student
athletes
The school board shined the light on student athletes at
the March 3 board meeting.
The board recognized district all-state athletes from
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Take a test drive at Troy High School on May 2, and the
school’s booster club will give you a big “thank you.”
Dean Sellers Ford in Troy, in association with Ford’s
national fundraising program for schools, will host “Drive
4UR School” in the parking lot on May 2. Any driver over
the age of 18 who takes a test drive in one of Ford vehicles
will be donating to the Booster Club. For every test drive,
Ford Motor Company will donate $20. Participants can
be form anywhere; it is not limited to Troy High families.
Beyond Black & White
Troy School District’s Diversity Council is set to hold
its annual ‘Beyond Black & White’ event.
Organizers say the event creates a unique opportunity
for school staff, families, and administrators to come
together to better understand the many different cultures
and ethnicities in the district.
Beyond Black and White is scheduled for April 25
between 1-4 p.m. at Troy High School. This year’s theme
is ‘The Danger of a Single Story.’
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School Board Corner:
Athens Theatre Company’s Production of…
Board Book Club
by Nancy Philippart
Troy School Board
President
Like our students
and staff, the board
of education seeks to
be lifelong learners.
For us to develop
relevant
strategies
and make better policies and decisions on
behalf of the students in this district, we
must stay current with new information,
trends and innovations in education and
be astute enough to sort the fact from the
fiction.
We are fortunate to get outstanding
information and training on education
governance and policy from our state
association, the Michigan Association of
School Boards. However, much is being
written today about education in the
popular literature - a quick Amazon search
yields over 1.5 million book titles. As a
board we wanted to read, critically analyze
and discuss some of the education books
getting headlines. So the ‘Board Book
Club’ was born.
With the help of Superintendent Dr.
Rich Machesky, the board will select a new
education book every couple months, read
and digest it and then plan a discussion
at one our board workshops. Our intent
is to learn, analyze and discuss whether
what we’ve read might be relevant to
our students, schools and policies. As a
board, we are keenly interested in learning
more about educational systems in other
countries given media headlines that
continue to claim that American students
lag their international counterparts in
math and science. So our first two books,
“The Smartest Kids in the World” by
Amanda Ripley and “Who’s Afraid of the
Big, Bad Dragon” by Yong Zhao have an
international education focus.
Ripley’s book attempts to understand
why kids in America’s most affluent
and tech savvy school districts perform
below 27 other countries in math on the
PISA (Program for International Student
Assessment) test.
She follows three
American exchange students who help
her get an inside view of differences in
education between the American schools
they attended at home and their host schools
in Finland, South Korea and Poland.
Zhao’s book takes us into Chinese schools
and helps dispel the stereotypes that people
often hold of differences between Eastern
and Western education. Both books are
certain to engage, challenge and generate
deep discussion. We are in process of
reading Ripley’s book with discussion
planned for an upcoming workshop. Join
us if you can…. It’s sure to be interesting.
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Upcoming runs around the district:
T.R.O.Y. Fitness Run is the culminating event for all 5th graders in Troy
School District. So, lace up those shoes, warm up, and get ready for the
2 mile run/walk on Saturday, May 16 at Boulan Park. The school with the
largest percentage of participants will win the champion’s trophy. Challenge
yourself, challenge other schools, but most importantly, challenge your fitness
at the T.R.O.Y. Fitness Run. Parents, please register your 5th grader before
the May 1 deadline at: troyfitnessrun.weebly.com.
“Run With The Wolves” second annual 1 mile/5k Race is coming up April 18
at Wass Elementary. This event is the PTO’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
Run as a family. Trophies awarded for top runners. For more information and
to register, go to: wassrunningwiththewolves.weebly.com.
Hustle for Haven/IA East 5K Run/Walk. Run and donate for two great
causes. The third annual event benefits the PTA of International Academy
East and HAVEN of Oakland County. To register for the run/walk on April 26
at Boulan Park, go to: WWW.IAE5K.COM
See you at the starting lines!
YUM! Troy students cook to impress in Future Chef Competition
Helena Halucha
‘Marvelous Munchie’
Jessica Jansen
‘Perfect Pineapple Sandwich’
A dozen elementary students from throughout the
Troy School District rolled up their sleeves and adjusted
their chef hats as part of the Future Chef Competition,
sponsored by food distributer Sodexo in collaboration
with the district.
This year’s competition theme was healthy snacks.
The judges, including Superintendent Richard Machesky
and school board president Dr. Nancy Philippart, evaluated
the 12 finalists on criteria ranging from originality to
presentation.
Helena Halucha from Costello Elementary won the
competition with her ‘Marvelous Munchie.’
Other competitors included: Nicholas Elizarov, Wattles
Elementary, Egg & Cheese Bell Pepper Sailboat; Alex
Tomlinson, Schroeder Elementary, Graham Cracker
Delight; Mary-Claire Germihac, Leonard Elementary
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District students strike gold & silver in arts contest
Troy School District students have been recognized for their
entries in the Scholastic Art Awards, both regionally and national.
You’re looking at some of the district’s outstanding talent and their
entries here in this photo.
Connor Ingram from Athens earned the most prestigious awards
a high school artist can win: a gold medal in the National Scholastic
Art Competition for his drawing “Time Goes Up In Smoke Like A
Burning Cigarette!!” Ingram also won a gold key at the regional level. Athens had 14
students recognized for their contributions in this year’s regional
contest. Gold Key winners include: Juliana Gao (drawing),
Connor Ingram (drawing), Autumn-Joy Kendricks (drawing),
Natalie Miller (drawing), Brianna Naughton (drawing), Yuki
Obayashi (drawing), Justin O’Connell (drawing), and Griffin
Olis (film & animation). Silver Key winners include: Griffin Olis
(film & animation), Tea Terolli (drawing), Pooja Shah (mixed
media), Mara Quinn (drawing), Natalie Miller (drawing), Abigail
Lee (drawing), Autumn-Joy Kendricks (drawing), Joyce Chen
(drawing), and Sabrina Williams (photography).
International Academy East had the following four students
honored. Gold Key winners: Camilla Cascardo (print making) and
Neej Patel (printmaking). Silver Key winners: Niharika Dantuluri
(painting) and Shahrin Khan (drawing).
Troy High had seven students honored. Gold Key winners:
Hannah Ma (drawing), Hye-Kyung Seo (painting), and Angela
Xiao (painting, drawing). Silver Key winners: Angela Xiao,
Parwesh Rallapalli (drawing), Hannah Ma (drawing), Ailun Huang
(drawing), Ankita Acharya (drawing), and Catherine Noonan
(jewelry).
Boulan Park’s Aimee Zheng earned a Gold Key for her drawing.
“Math is Easy Now!”
The competition offers scholarships for artists and writers that
show talent and creativity.
Some of Troy School District’s Gold and Silver Key winners. Photo: Ed Morykwas, School Life.
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after its impressive first place finish at the Howell District
FIRST Robotics competition.
“It’s a great feeling knowing all or hard work has paid
off,” said senior and four-year Robotics team member
Michael Arwashan. “It’s a dream come true.”
Michael and his teammates, shown here with their
winning medals, created a robot that picks up and organizes
recycle tote containers. Before the competition, the students
spent six weeks building a robot that eventually played a
competitive game with other teams’ robots.
For this year’s game, all competing teams created robots
that lifted and organized recycle tote containers. The
competition is a race to see how many containers robots can
I.A. East students operate their
capture, lift, move, and organize. The larger the stacks they award-winning robot.
create, the more points they score. I.A. East’s team survived
several games to eventually win.
The 25-person I.A. East team is preparing for a competition in Centerline, which will give
them a chance to advance to the Michigan State Championship in April.
Troy Firefighter Jack
Spreyer, shown here,
taught
students
the
importance of having a
family emergency plan
and a designated safe
gathering place outside
the house in case of a fire.
They were tasked with reminding their families to check the batteries in their smoke detectors,
practiced escape methods in the portable Safety House with fake smoke.
The thought of a fire in your house is a scary one, but the best way to fight fires, and fear about
them, is to be safe and be prepared with knowledge of safety.
Here are just a few of the important messages Firefighter Spreyer shared with Wass
students:
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Stay low to the ground and crawl to the exit if there is a fire.
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Don’t stop to grab pets or toys, call 911
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If an exit is blocked, go a different way or yell for help
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Way Beyond Bake Sales: The $25,000 PTO
the event’s ten year run. “(The auction) is like planning for a wedding.”
Each fall, a group of parents at Costello Elementary organize and
send out invitations to all school parents. Though Costello indulges
in the usual fun runs, book fairs and ‘dine and donate’ fundraisers, the
invitations going home to parents in the fall are very much anticipated:
It asks parents to support the school’s lucrative auction night.
From the summer through the first week in March, parents work long hours soliciting auction
items from businesses,
recruit other parents for the
sophisticated fundraiser;
send
out
invitations,
and stay up late putting
together auction packages.
“It’s just amazing,” Costello Principal Tammy DiPonio said.
To say the least. In the last four years auctions, Costello, one of
the smallest elementary schools in the district, has raised $80,000$100,000.
Then it’s time for the
live and silent auction in
March. This year’s event
at Petruzzello’s Banquet
and the school’s annual
fair two weeks later raised
a jaw-dropping $25,000.
The auction sold trips,
fire truck rides, Pistons
tickets, limo rides, date night
packages, and many other
items including some unique
things like a chance to cheer
with the award winning
Athens Cheerleaders.
“Nobody wanted to do the popcorn thing because it’s continuous
and you only make twenty percent of your sales,” said Jennifer
Thomack, Costello PTO auction co-chair and a five year veteran of
The money raised helps
pay for school essentials,
including
classroom
technology, enriching field
trips, supplies, Smart Boards,
and student reading chairs.
Parents say the auction allows
them to do more than collect
money for their kids.
Photos: Ed Morykwas, School Life.
“The lifelong friendships that we on the PTO have made,” said Stephanie Fraser, PTO treasurer
and auction committee member. “Not only are we doing it for our children, but we have made
wonderful friends along the way.”
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Celebrating Reading Month
Author Kelly DiPucchio inspires Wattles
students
Author and Illustrator Matt Faulkner
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students through the process of
creating a children’s book, from
having an idea to publishing.
He told students that he takes
feedback from different people to
makes his sketches more detailed
in order to bring the story to life.
That’s the message Michigan Author Kelly
DiPucchio delivered to students at Wattles
Elementary School during March is Reading
Month.
She told students that no matter what you do
in life, do it if it’s really important to you.
The Michigan native and the author of many
children’s books shared with students the
inspiration behind the imaginative books she
writes, telling them it’s her own three children
who give her the best ideas for books. From
her “Dinosnores” book, playfully inspired by
some real “snorers” in her own family, to her
first picture book, “Bed Hogs,” she told the
students many of her story ideas are gleaned
from experiences in her own life.
“Ideas are everywhere, you just have to keep
looking for them,” DiPucchio told students.
The students listened with wide-eyed intensity
as DiPucchio told them how she co-authored a
book with Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan.
She said the idea for the “Sandwich Swap”
originated with the queen and her childhood
experiences at an international school. The book
is about two friends from different backgrounds
and cultures who bring very different foods to
school for lunch. One brings peanut butter and
jelly and the other brings hummus and pita
bread. The story teaches children about being
Michigan Author Kelly DiPucchio reads to
Wattles students. Photo: Ed Morykwas, School
Life.
open to cultures that might seem foreign or
strange.
DiPucchio told the children it takes a long
time, sometimes even years, to get a book
published and that you may receive a lot of
rejection from publishers before your first
“yes.” Students stared in disbelief as she held
up a stack of rejection letters she had received
from publishers over the course of her career.
She said that sometimes she felt like giving
up, but she’s glad she didn’t because it takes
persistence and determination to make your
dreams come true.
At the end of her talk, DiPucchio read one of
her book’s to students.
Bemis students laugh during an assembly where
author and illustrator Matt Faulkner shared
his stories and talked about the importance of
reading and drawing. Photos: Ed Morykwas,
School Life.
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Ate My Peas. When the monster
appeared in the story, he asked the
students to do their best monster
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schools to inspire the love of
reading, writing, imagination and
drawing, skills that are important
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anxiously waited for their celebrity to make
his way into the library. When he appeared,
though, it was no rock star – it was author and
illustrator Matt Faulkner.
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Faulkner’s stories, he’s a huge celebrity.
Known for his written and/or illustrated
books, including The Monster Who Ate My
Peas, Jack and the Beanstalk, and The Taste of
Colored Water, Mr. Faulkner walked captivated
Author and Illustrator Matt Faulkner hands
Bemis’s Srinitha Dasari her own personal
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To save others, a father shares his daughter’s story
Ashley Easterbrook was a
senior at Troy High School in
1997. Five days before her
graduation, she was killed by a
drunk driver. In March, her dad
David Easterbrook visited Troy
High to talk with students about
making good decisions.
“When you’re a kid, the
decisions might be about what
food to eat or what toy to play
with,” Mr. Easterbrook told
students. “As you get older,
the decisions change and have
more consequences.” Ashley’s
decisions were about friends,
sports, and college. She had
been accepted by the University
of Michigan to study nursing
with a dream to help others.
Mr. Easterbrook read from
Ashley’s diary. She was a
smart, funny, thoughtful girl
who described herself as having
a great attitude.
Unfortunately, there’s another
person in this story: a 33-yearold woman who had snuck out David Easterbrook holds up a large framed portrait of his daughter Ashley, who
to a bar, and then was racing was killed by a drunk driver just days before she was scheduled to graduate from
back home before her husband Troy High in 1997. Photo: Ed Morykwas, School Life.
found out. She was driving
almost 100 miles per hour and ran a red light, slamming into the car carrying Ashley and her
friends Andrew Stindt and Michael Jamieson.
Dave Easterbrook had 18 THS students stand up to illustrate the number of
alcohol-related deaths in Oakland County last year. “Those 18 could be you,” Mr.
Easterbrook told students. Photo: Ed Morykwas, School Life.
They were all killed.
Ashley’s dad held up a large framed portrait of his daughter (above) and described her as “a
great kid.” Then he asked everyone in the first three rows to stand up. “Last year, 18 people lost
their lives in alcohol-related fatalities in Oakland County,” he said. “Those 18 could be you.”
He asked 9th grader Conner Kalmar to come up and walk a straight line, just as a police officer
would require for a sobriety test. Mr. Easterbrook had Conner wear special goggles to simulate
being intoxicated. It very clearly shows what it’s like to be impaired by alcohol. The student was
quite slow and unsteady.
“Growing up means to stop thinking about you and to start thinking about other people,”
Ashley’s dad said. “Make good decisions, and stand up to your friends when they’re making bad
decisions. It’s tough.” He spoke about prom season and how some teens will drink. He said
some parents will serve alcohol to minors, thinking they have the situation under control. He
hoped the students would spread the word how wrong this is.
Ashley’s Dream continues to grow. Drunken driving deaths are down 20% over the past
decade. Young people are getting the message and making better decisions. You can learn more
at www.ashleysdream.org.
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Boulan Park student advances to State
Geographic Bee
Smith Quiz Bowl team advances
to Nationals
Boulan
Park’s
Sohan
Vittalam is a geography expert.
The 6th grader has earned the
right to compete in the National
Geographic State Bee against
other top students in Michigan.
This is the second level of
the National Geographic Bee
competition. Students in grades
4-8 statewide compete in their
own school bees to determine
school champions.
School
champs then take a qualifying
test to submit to the National
Geographic Society.
If Sohan wins the state
championship, he will receive a
$100 cash prize, a medal, an atlas, and a trip to Washington D.C. to represent the state
in the National Geographic Bee Championship in May. The national champion will
receive a $50,000 college scholarship.
The Smith Middle School Quiz Bowl team
is headed to the National Academic Quiz
Tournament in Dallas.
The team, shown here- Ben Pryde, Amogh
Angadi, Mitchell Chang, Anthony Lebbosfinished second at the state championship to
qualify for the Middle School National Quiz
Bowl in May.
The National Academic Quiz Tournament
is a trivia competition for middle school, high
school, and college students. At the middle
school level, Quiz Bowl is a competitive,
academic activity for which players represent
their school at tournaments. Quiz Bowl
questions range over the entire spectrum
of the middle school curriculum and also
include current events, sports, and popular
culture. Matches feature a blend of individual
competition and team collaboration, since no
individual player is likely to be an expert in all
subject areas.
Competitions are intense, sometimes lasting
up to an hour. When the Smith team competed
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1st-1/2 DAY OF SCHOOL
-Schroeder Elementary Round Table, 8:15 a.m.
-Schroeder Elementary 5th grade Tar Wars
-Schroeder Elementary Black Out Spirit Day
-Morse Elementary Bubbles for Autism, 10:30
-Niles Community High Student Recognition
-Hill Elementary Bubbles for Autism
-Hill Elementary Caps for a Cause
-Wattles Elementary 5th grade Growing Up Student Program
-Boulan Park Middle Bronco Spirit Day
-Smith Middle TSD 7th grade Elements Bee, 4-6 p.m.
-Costello Elementary PTO meeting, 7 p.m.
-Bemis Elementary M-STEP testing (5th grade)
-Schroeder Elementary Ukelele Club, 4-5:15 p.m.
-Martell Elementary PTO meeting, 6 p.m.
-Wattles Elementary Volunteer Breakfast, 8 a.m.
-Boulan Park Middle 7th grade Element Bee, 4 p.m.
-Boulan Park Middle Somerset Art Show Reception, 7-8 p.m.
-Wass Elementary Art Show at Somerset Mall, 5-7 p.m.
-Wass Elementary M-STEP testing (5th grade)
-Leonard Elementary Book Fair
-Leonard Elementary 4th grade Author Visit
-Troy High Orch/Band Trip
-Troy High Beyond Black and White Program
26th-Athens High Cinderella Spring Play, 3:01 p.m.
-Troy High DECA Competition
27th-Barnard Elementary 4th grade testing (4/27-5-11)
29th- Athens High Ethnic Fair, 6-9 p.m.
-IA East Class of 2015 Honors Convocation
-Barnard Elementary Band Concert @ Athens
-Wattles Elementary M-STEP testing (4th grade)
-Wattles Elementary 5th grade Band Concert @ Athens, 7 p.m.
-Boulan Park Middle M-STEP testing (7th grade)
-Boulan Park Middle Play Performance, 8th grade, 1:15-2:15 p.m.
-Boulan Park Middle Spring Play, 7 p.m.
-Wass Elementary M-STEP testing (4th/5th grade)
-Troy High M-STEP Make-Up All Tests
-Troy High Battle of the Bands
-Schroeder Elementary Ukelele Club, 4-5:15 p.m.
-Wattles Elementary Locks of Love Assembly, 9:30 a.m.
2nd-12th -Spring Break -- No School
-Boulan Park Middle Oceanography Pres. - 6th grade winners,
21st-Larson Middle M-STEP 8th Grade Math
9-10:30 a.m.
3rd/4th-Athens High Robotics Competition
-Athens High Fashion Show, 6:30-8 p.m.
-Wass Elementary Wolf Packs Meet, 8:55-9:15 a.m.
-Smith Middle Parent Orientation for Incoming 6th graders, 7-8 p.m. -Wass Elementary M-STEP testing (5th grade)
13th-Barnard Elementary 4th grade Testing (4/13-4/27)
30th-Larson Middle “Living Abe” Assembly, 9 a.m.
-Barnard Elementary PTO meeting, 7 p.m.
-Smith Middle “Living Abe” (8th) Mobile Ed, 1 p.m.
-Bemis Elementary 2nd grade poetry night, 6:30-8 p.m.
-Baker Middle Peer Mediation Meeting, 7:30 a.m.
28th-Larson Middle M-STEP 7th grade ELA
-Bemis Elementary 3rd grade to River Rouge Factory Tour
-Bemis Elementary 5th grade Band Concert @ Troy High, 7-8 p.m.
-Schroeder Elementary Daisy Meeting, 4-5:15 p.m.
-Larson Middle Jazz Band Concert, 7 p.m.
-Baker Middle PTO meeting, 7 p.m.
-Schroeder Elementary Schroeder/Bemis/Troy High Band
-Niles Community High Kiwanis Club of Troy “Student of the
-Larson Middle Orchestra Pops Concert, 7 p.m.
-Niles Community High Parent Meeting, 7 p.m.
Performance @ Troy High, 6 p.m.
Month”Recognition
-Troy Union 5th grade Band Concert @ Athens, 7 p.m.
-Martell Elementary 5th grade Spring Band Concert @ Troy High,
-Hill Elementary 3rd grade Grandparents Day
-Smith Middle Green Schools Ceremony, 9-11:30 a.m.
-Troy High Senior Assemblies
7:30p.m.
-Troy High Booster Meeting, 7 p.m.
-Boulan Park Middle Play Performance, 7th grade, 1:15-2:15 p.m.
-Wattles Elementary 5th grade Parent Night, 7-8 p.m.
-Boulan Park Middle Showcase of Bands @ THS, 6 p.m.
-Boulan Park Middle M-STEP testing(7th grade)
14th-Larson Middle M-STEP 8th grade ELA
-Boulan Park Middle Play Performance, 6th grade, 1:15-2:15 p.m. -Wass Elementary 4th/5th grade Choir Concert (for students), 2-3 p.m
-Troy Union PTO meeting, 6:30 p.m.
-Athens High Parent Coffee, 9:30 a.m.
-Wass Elementary 4th/5th grade Choir Concert (for parents), 7-8 p.m.
-Leonard Elementary 6th grade Parent Orientation
-Wass Elementary Band Concert, 7 p.m.
-Athens High PTO meeting, 7 p.m.
-Leonard Elementary Band Concert @ Troy High, 7:30 p.m.
-Troy High M-STEP testing
-Wass Elementary PTO meeting, 7 p.m.
-Morse Elementary PTO meeting, 7 p.m.
-Troy High All-City Band Concert
-Troy High Robotics Competition
-Troy High Sr. Citizens Prom, 6-9 p.m.
-Troy High Battle of the Bands, 7 p.m.
*All events, dates, and times are subject to change
22nd-Larson Middle M-STEP 8th Grade Math
-Athens High Blood Drive, All Day (East Deck)
-Leonard Elementary PTO meeting, 7 p.m.
-Smith Middle Parent Orientation for Incoming 6th graders,
-Troy High Parent Coffee, 9:39 a.m.
7-8 p.m.
-Bemis Elementary PTO meeting, 7-8:30 p.m.
15th- Troy Union Oberweis Night
-Schroeder Elementary 1st grade Vocal Music Performance, 7 p.m.
-IA East “Coffee with the Counselor” Meeting, 7:45-8:45 a.m.
-IA East National Honors Society Induction Ceremony, 6-9 p.m. -Hill Elementary Caps for a Cause
-Martell Elementary 3rd grade Vocal Concert, 7 p.m.
-Wass Elementary Earth Day- Wear Green!
-Wattles Elementary Baker Show Choir Performance, 10:30
-Troy High TYA Youth Recognition, 7 p.m.
-Troy High OSTC Trip
23rd-Larson Middle M-STEP 8th Grade Social
-Troy High Culture Show
-Larson Middle Dance/Activity, 2:35 p.m.
-Smith Middle Charity Dance (Relay for Life), 3-4:15 p.m.
16th-Smith Middle PTO meeting, 9:15-11 a.m.
-Bemis Elementary 5th grade Social Studies MEAP
-Smith Middle PlastiVan Visits 7th grade Science
-Bemis Elementary 3rd grade concert, 6-7 p.m.
-Bemis Elementary Boulan Park MS 5th grade Parent
-Bemis Elementary Hearing/Screening
-Schroeder Elementary Chris Cakes PTO pancake dinner, 5-7 p.m. Orientation, 7-8 p.m.
-Morse Elementary Family Math & Science Night, 6:30-7:30 p.m. -Boulan Park Middle M-STEP testing, (8th grade)
-Boulan Park Middle BPMS 5th grade Parent Orientation, 7 p.m.
-Hill Elementary PTO meeting
-Wattles Elementary PTO meeting, 8:45-10 a.m.
-Wattles Elementary 1st grade Musical Performance, 6:30 p.m.
-Leonard Elementary Spring Showcase, 6-8 p.m.
-Boulan Park Middle PTO meeting, 9 a.m.
-Troy High Culture Show, 7 p.m.
24th-Athens High Cinderella Spring Play, 8:01 p.m.
-Troy High HOSA State Competition
-IA East Class of 2015 Last Day of School
-Smith Middle Troybery Ceremony, 9:45-11 a.m.
17th-Larson Middle PTO meeting, 1 p.m.
-Martell Elementary Martell Fun Fair
-Smith Middle PlastiVan Visits 7th grade Science
-Hill Elementary Wear Blue for Autism
-Wattles Elementary School Fair, 6-8:30 p.m.
-Boulan Park Middle Troybery Voting
-Boulan Park Middle TRoybery Ceremony, 9:45-11 a.m.
-Boulan Park Middle Parent Network, 1 p.m.
-Boulan Park Middle All A’s Ice Cream during A, B, & C Lunch
-Leonard Elementary Book Fair Preview
-Troy High M-STEP Make-Up All Tests
-Troy High M-STEP Make-Up
-Troy High DECA Competition, Orlando
18th-Larson Middle 7th grade Chicago Trip
-IA East IASA Spring Dance Show@ Groves High, 7-10 p.m. 25th-Larson Middle 6th grade Cleveland Trip
-Athens High Cinderella Spring Play, 3 p.m. & 8:01 p.m.
-Troy High Senior Prom @ Cherry Creek, 6:30-11 p.m.
-Boulan Park MiddleForensics State Competition @ WSU
-Boulan Park Middle You Be The Chemist Challenge State
Championship @ Sag. Valley State Univ., 9 :30 a.m.
19th-Larson Middle 7th grade Chicago Trip
-Boulan Park Middle Beyond Black & White @ THS, 1-4 p.m.
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Troy School District - Elementary Lunch Menu
Apr. 13-17
Apr. 20-24
Grilled Cheese or Chicken Caesar Salad w/ Breadstick Baked Beans, Baby
Carrots, Fresh Apple or Pineapple Tidbits
Chicken Caesar Salad w/ Breadstick Sweet Potato Fries, Cucumber Slices,
Orange Smiles, Fresh
Apple
MON Hamburger, Cheeseburger w/Bun or Veggie Burger w/Bun or
TUES Cheese Lasagna w/ Breadstick or Cheesy Breadsticks w/Marinara
Sauce or Chef Salad w/ Breadstick Steamed Green Beans, Baby Carrots,
Diced Pears, or Apple Slices
WEDS Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza w/ Small Mixed Greens or Grilled
Cheese Sandwich or Poppin Chicken Salad w/ Breadstick Baby Carrots,
Celery Sticks, Banana or Peaches
THURS Chicken Patty Sandwich or Cheesy Breadsticks w/Marinara
Sauce or Garden Tossed Salad w/Egg & Breadstick Corn Niblets,
Cucumber Slices, Orange Smiles, or Grapes
FRI Waffles w/ Syrup, Turkey Sausage or Yogurt or Grilled Cheese or
Peppi Pizza Salad w/ Breadstick Hash Browns, Broccoli, Apple Slices or
Orange Smiles
Apr. 27-30
MON Hamburger, Cheeseburger w/Bun or Veggie Burger w/Bun or
Grilled Cheese or Chicken Caesar Salad w/ Breadstick Baked Beans,
BroccoliOrange Smiles or Fresh Apple
TUES Chicken Drumstick w/ Breadstick or Cheesy Breadsticks w/
Marinara Sauce or Chef Salad w/ Breadstick Mashed Potatoes with
Chicken Gravy, Baby Carrots, Grapes, Pineapple Tidbits
MON Chicken Nuggets w/ Breadstick Grilled Cheese Sandwich or
TUES Fish Nuggets w/ Dinner Roll or Cheesy Breadsticks w/Marinara
Sauce or Chef Salad w/ Breadstick Steamed Green Beans, Baby Carrots,
Diced Peaches or
Grapes Strawberry-Kiwi Frozen Fruit
Celery Sticks Apple
Slices or Pineapple Tidbits
THURS Nachos w/Beef & Cheese or Beans CheesyBreadsticks w/
Marinara Sauce or Garden Tossed Salad w/ Egg & Breadstick Refried
Beans, Baby Celery Sticks,
Orange Smiles or Banana
FRI French Toast Sticks w/ Syrup Turkey Sausage or Yogurt 2. Grilled
Cheese Sandwich or Peppi Pizza Salad w/ Breadstick Hash Browns,
Broccoli, Mandarin
Oranges or Apple Slices
Celery Sticks, Apple Slices or Banana
THURS Pasta w/ Marinara Sauce & Meatballs w/ Small Mixed Greens
or Cheesy Breadsticks w/Marinara Sauce or Garden Tossed Salad w/ Egg
& w/ Breadstick Steamed Green Beans, Baby Carrots, Diced Peaches,
Orange Smiles
Hands on History
Eye Contact: Yes, it is important!
by Namita Prasad, Founder & Director ConfidentLee.com
Some TSD Middle School students spent winter break in our nation’s capital. Pictured here, Smith students pose in front of the
White House.
Middle school 8th graders from Smith, Boulan Park,
and Larson reveled in history over mid-winter break.
Students traveled to our nation’s capital, Virginia and
Philadelphia by bus and made many memories with
friends as they learned first-hand about America’s rich
history.
Students had many opportunities for hands-on
learning experiences in American history, culture, and
current events. Most visited the Capitol, the National
Archives to see the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and
Declaration of Independence and many monuments
and war memorials. Students visited Arlington National
Cemetery where a few students took part in a wreath
laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Students also experienced some of the many museums
of the Smithsonian Institution, as well as architectural
beauty of the National Cathedral.
Their trip was unlike any the students had experienced,
and one that next year’s 8th graders can experience as
well. Seven grade families interested in sending their
kids to the D.C. area in 2016 can contact Mrs. Casko and
Mrs.Trice (Smith,), Mr. Leone (Boulan Park), or Mrs.
Lee (Larson).
Whether one is speaking or listening, looking into the eyes
of the person to whom you are speaking can dramatically
change the outcome of the interaction. When you make eye contact it shows the other person that
you are interested in talking to them and in what they have
to say to you. When engaged in conversations, look into the person’s eyes and hold their
gaze until you both feel comfortable and connected to each other. Remember,
when you are talking with others and you do not make eye contact, they might
consider you to be rude or snobbish.
At the same time, however, having exaggerated eye contact may cause the
other person to become uncomfortable or nervous. The trick is to look into the
other person’s eyes, relax your gaze, smile and listen with respect. This will
make your interactions more engaging and purposeful.
Students make history come alive at Hill Elementary
At Hill Elementary in March, students were hard at work
transforming their school into a museum. The Black History
Wax Museum was presented by fourth graders, who took on the
role of a famous black person in history.
As students from all over the school entered the make-shift
museum, they found dozens of fourth graders who were acting
as historical figures and telling their stories. The students stood
or sat motionless like wax figures until a bell rang.
Adora Lady portrayed Rosa Parks, a famous American who
refused to be moved to the back of a bus and instead took a
front seat to history. Kyle Clippard portrayed Jackie Robinson,
who became the first African American to play in Major League
Baseball.
The Hill fourth graders had been working on their presentations
for quite a while. They portrayed celebrities, athletes,
politicians, actresses, singers, scientists, doctors; you name it,
Hill had it. Teachers integrated social studies, research skills and
presentation skills with black history. The wax museum brought
history off the wall and up close to the students. The efforts at
Hill ensure that this history will not fade into the past.
You can see more pictures of Hill’s Black History Wax Museum at:
www.schoollifetroy.com .
Hill fourth graders portrayed notable African Americans for their Black History Wax Museum.
Photo: Ed Morykwas.
Hill’s Allison Diebol portrayed tennis great Althea Gibson for her school’s wax
museum. Photo: Ed Morykwas.
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Families flock to schools for
circus, fair
– Schroeder hosts
‘Circus of Reading’
Troy High student meets legend
It was a celebration of the written word,
the spoken word, the shared word, the
word passed on from parent to child. Silly
or serious, encyclopedic or mysterious,
books to teach the mind, books to touch
the heart; families stepped up to the
Circus of Reading at Schroeder.
With doors decorated, hallways
festooned with banners and graced
with the rich smell of pizza, children
sang old-time songs, ringing ’round
the colorful parachute, pictured
here. Others generously collected
big boxes of books, also
Once upon a
time, a circus came to Schroeder
Elementary School. It was a very
special kind of circus, one that
nobody had ever seen before.
pictured. A
fortune teller stared into each child’s
eyes and predicted a bright future.
In the media center, a darkened tent
beckoned. Open the flap, step inside,
and sit down in glowing silence. A
story is being read aloud and its
images appear on the screen, almost
like a dream. Like sitting around a
campfire, like sitting at the kitchen table,
like sitting at a circus, listening and
learning and loving the words.
What’s it like to meet a legend? Ask
THS sophomore Sheldon Mills.
Shown here, Mills met Heisman Trophy
winner and former Detroit Lions star
running back Billy Sims while visiting his
“Billy Sims” restaurant in Troy.
“I thought it was really cool to meet
Billy Sims because he is accomplished in
sports and business,” Sheldon said. “He
is an inspiration that you can achieve
anything if you put your mind to it.”
Sheldon is an athlete in his own right
— lacrosse, skateboarding, and cart
racing. He came with his mother and
father to stand in line for an autograph and
a picture. Sims enjoyed meeting Sheldon,
his family and others as he patiently posed
for photographs with everybody from little
kids to grinning grandpas. The legend that
once shook off defenders, shook hands
with the Mills family, welcoming them to
his place. It was a day that Sheldon will
never forget.
(Photo: Ed Morykwas, School Life)
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Here was a chance to play at
school – on a weekend. So, Barnard
Elementary families let the fun roll,
for a great cause.
The school’s PTO held its annual
Big Top Fair, which raises money
for school field trips, technology
and other needed items. Fun games,
food, and face painting sprouted in the gym. Families also bid on silent auction items.
The event also featured a magician, a raffle and classroom games.
(photos: Ed Morykwas, School Life.)
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Athens’ L.A. Story: Trip of a lifetime
Aspiring television professionals from
Athens traveled far to Los Angles to learn
more about their industry and visit some
iconic television sets. Senior Caroline
Panoff writes about her trip of a lifetime
with her classmates.
By Caroline Panoff
Athens senior
From the first moment my teacher, Mr.
Burns, first mentioned the possibility
of taking Athens TV to Los Angeles my
senior year, I knew I had to be a part of it.
As I stepped out of my mom’s car at 6:30
am on January 29th, I knew that this trip
would be one of the highlights of my senior
year. The night before, I couldn’t contain
my excitement for what was to come the
next day; I would be in 75 degree weather,
out of the bitter cold of Michigan, and on
the Hollywood Walk of Fame. When we
prepared to land, I had this overwhelming
sense of “Oh my gosh, I can’t believe my
parents actually let me come.”
I was in complete denial of being
2293.6 miles away from Troy. We arrived
at our hotel, the Universal Sheraton Hotel,
settled in, and then met to roam around
City Walk for lunch. After we experienced
the busy streets there, we continued
to downtown Hollywood. We saw the
famous Chinese theatre, the Walk of Fame,
famous stars. The overall atmosphere
was just incredible. Not only were we in
Hollywood, but we were walking over
the handprints of some of the most wellknown actors and actresses.
The next day, we returned to downtown
Hollywood, but with an agenda. First, we
visited the Hollywood museum, where
we saw props and clothing used in many
well-known movies. After, we stopped by
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, most
of that was just a blur because I was busy
obsessing over how realistic some of my
favorite celebrities’ wax figures were.
We then drove to Downtown Los
Angeles and we visited the Grammy
museum. After marveling at all of Taylor
Swift’s collection, we went to the Griffith
Park Observatory, which was just majestic
at night. The next day, we visited Warner
Brother Studios, another high point in
the trip. I went on the sets of some of my
favorite shows, such as ‘Pretty Little Liars’
and ‘Friends.’ We then roamed the streets
of Beverley Hills and saw the renowned
Rodeo Drive.
The Santa Monica Pier came next,
and I cannot even begin to describe how
beautiful the view was at sunset. The next
day, was the bitter second to last day of
the trip, but it was well spent. We rode
many rides and had the chance to tour
some of the most popular movie sets.
The next day was packing day. Nothing
could make that day better for anyone.
Especially not the harsh 12 inches of snow
we would be coming back to. Overall, the
trip to Los Angeles was the best decision I
have made all of senior year. I have made
friendships, built on old ones, and spent
time with some class mates that I surely
wouldn’t have really talked to otherwise.
Los Angeles was an experience of its own
and was the best part of my senior year.
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Athens students visited iconic Hollywood locations, including
the set of ‘Friends’ and Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.
After School Options
by Tom Gorman
Boys & Girls Club of Troy
Every child deserves a great future.
Yet, America’s kids are in crisis. The U.S.
ranks 22nd in high school completion
among 28 countries; three out of 10 kids
are obese or overweight; and one in five
youth lives in poverty.
There is an often overlooked, yet
essential, component to transforming
kids’ lives: out-of-school time. Every day,
15 million kids nationwide leave school
with no place to go, putting them at risk of
being unsupervised, unguided and unsafe.
An alarming 43 million American children
lack access to summer learning programs,
increasing their risk of learning loss and
putting them at a scholastic disadvantage.
Out-of-school time must be part of the
conversation. What happens during these
hours can significantly impact a child’s
path. For example, nearly one-third of
all violent crime committed by juvenile
offenders occurs during after-school
hours. Access to positive and productive
after-school and summer programs can
help reverse the most negative trends
facing our youth.
For more information on some after
school solutions, contact the Boys & Girls
Club of Troy.
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