September 2011 - White Plains Public Schools

The Official Publication Of The White Plains High School PTA
Volume 31, Number 1
September 2011
Co-Presidents’ Letter
Special points of
interest:

September 22,
PTA Meet & Greet in the Media
Don’t forget the
Center!

4 WPHS Students selected for NYSSMA
All-State Conference!, Page 5

Volunteer for Snack Bar—information
on Page 7

SpotLight On: WPHS PTA proudly
presents Vicki Abeles’s documentary
Race To Nowhere, Page 2
Inside this issue:
A Message From The
Principal
3
Updates from the
Superintendent
4
2011 PTA Senior Recognition Award Recipients
9
PTA Calendar Events for
2011- 2012
10
Become a Member! PTA
11
Membership Form
Fall SpiritWear is here!
13
Don’t delay, Deadline is
30th
PTA Executive Board
15
Another summer ends,
another school year begins! As we flipped our
calendars from August to
September, the WPHS
PTA hit the ground running with our first two
events on Sept. 1st. The
day started with our Staff
Welcome Back Breakfast and ended with our
first Freshman Welcome
Barbeque on the lawn by
the student parking lot as
we helped transition our
freshman into our high
school family. Thank you
to Ms. Knight for suggesting the barbeque and for
co-sponsoring it with the
PTA.
Next up, our first HOME
FOOTBALL GAME on
Friday, September 16 at
7pm. Come to the home
football games to support
our tigers, listen to our
marching band, watch our
cheerleaders, eat dinner at
our PTA Snack Bar, volunteer to help with food sales
& have a GREAT TIME!
Spiritwear will be on sale
too! Look for our PTA
Snack Bar & spiritwear at
ALL the home football
games and be part of our
team as we raise funds to
support student and parent programs. The PTA
Snack Bar will be in full
force on November 24,
Thanksgiving Day at
10:30am for Turkey
Bowl; White Plains Annual Rivalry football
game: White Plains Tigers vs. Stepinac Crusaders!
Our first PTA meeting
will be on Thursday,
September 22 at
7:30pm in the Library
Media Center. We will
have our traditional Meet
& Greet for you to put
faces to names of our administrators and key personnel resources at the
high school. We will hold
our membership vote on
our PTA budget, and
share information of what
events are upcoming for
the 2011-12 school year.
Purchase a PTA Membership and Spiritwear. The deadline to
place spiritwear orders is Sept. 30!
On November 10 we will
hold a special PTA meeting at 7pm, with a viewing of the documentary
film Race to Nowhere.
This film looks at the
high-stakes, highpressures children face
every day to perform and
the impact on students,
educators, parents and
families. After the film
we will engage in a dis-
cussion on the topic as it
relates to the White
Plains community. We
hope to have parents, students, administrators,
School Board members,
faculty and staff in attendance to make this a well
-rounded discussion.
The PTA is here for you
as an advocate and communication liaison. We
keep parents informed
about happenings at
WPHS so that you can be
an active participant in
your child’s high school
experience. This is accomplished through email
blasts, website postings,
newsletters and PTA
meetings. We share your
questions and concerns
with the administration
and advocate on behalf of
students and parents. So
make sure you participate in some (if not all)
that the PTA has to offer.
How does the PTA know
how to contact you?
Through your Membership, Spiritwear purchases, signing-in at PTA
meetings, and K12
Alerts when you provide
us with your email and
other contact information. How do you contact
us? Through our PTA
email
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[email protected], phone contact
and participation at meetings and
events. You can find all our contact
information in the school district
calendar.
The PTA Senior Recognition
Fund raises money to provide scholarships to graduating seniors who
actively participate in community
service work. Looking ahead mark
your calendar for the annual Loucks
Track & Field Games, May 10-12,
2012. 2,600 athletes over 3 days
from across the US and world come
to our WPHS Loucks Stadium to
compete. The PTA Snack Bar run at
the Saturday games raises funds
dedicated to senior scholarships.
We hope you will consider coming
out to help at the snack bar.
These are some of the highlights of
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PTA offerings for the first quarter
of the 2011-12 school year and a
bit beyond. Please look for more
information inside this issue of
TigerTales. We hope you will join
us in the fun while we strive to
provide enriching
The winners of this year’s Staff memprograms for stubership raffle were Marlene Gillings
dents and parents Gayle, Pat Hogan and Charles Jones.
and advocate for
Congratulations!
our high school
children’s educations.
With WPHS Tiger Pride,
Donna Louis
& Catherine Muphy
914-806-5074
914-720-1010
Co-Presidents
[email protected]
Staff Welcome Back Breakfast
Sept. 1, 2011
WPHS PTA Presents a Special Documentary
November 10th, 7pm in WPHS Auditorium
On November
10, 2011, at 7pm in the Auditorium, the WPHS PTA will present the critically acclaimed
documentary,
RACE TO NOWHERE. All
members of the
White Plains
community are
invited to attend.
A concerned
mother turned
filmmaker aims her
camera at the culture of hollow
achievement and
pressure to perform that has invaded America’s
schools. It is destroying our children’s love of
learning and feeding an epidemic of unprepared, disengaged,
and unhealthy students. This remarkable
new film shines a light on the price our kids
pay for this ―race to nowhere.‖ Cheating is commonplace, stress-related
illness, depression and
burnout are rampant, and
ironically, young people
arrive at college and the
workplace unprepared and
uninspired.
Featuring the heartbreaking
stories of young people who
have been pushed to the
brink and educators who are
burned out and worried that
students arenʼt developing
the skills needed for the
global economy, RACE TO
NOWHERE points to the
silent epidemic running
rampant in our schools.
RACE TO NOWHERE is a call to
families, educators, experts and policy makers to examine current assumptions on how to best prepare the
youth of America to become the
healthy, bright, contributing and leading
citizens in the 21st century.
Among many others, RACE TO NOWHERE features Dr. Madeline Levine,
author of the bestseller,The Price of
Privilege, Dr. Deborah Stipek, Dean of
the Stanford School of Education,
Dr.Kenneth Ginsburg, an adolescent
medicine specialist at The Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Wendy
Mogel, author of The Blessing of a
Skinned Knee, Denise Pope, author of
Doing School, and Sara Bennett, author of The Case Against Homework.
Don’t miss this special presentation!
Watch for details about how to sign up
for the screening.
For more information, go to
www.racetonowhere.com
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Message From The Principal, Diana Knight
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As we approach the start of a new
school year, the end-of-year pressures
that plagued us in June seem quite remote and inconsequential. Summer can
be a great healer! I hope that you found
time to relax and that you share with
me the challenge and anticipation of
another school year.
Many thanks to our staff members who
used some of their vacation time to
teach in our Summer School program.
Knowing the amount of ‘summer learning loss’ that can occur when students
languish or repeat the course during the
year, I am pleased that our district continues to offer opportunities for our
students. Kudos to you all!
Each year we take great pride in adding
new personnel to our highly qualified
and dedicated faculty. This year we are
happy to welcome some new staff members to our high school. All are qualified
in their discipline and I am sure they
will enhance our fine faculty. They are
as follows: James Fiddes, Science; Laura
Frauenberg, Business Education; Aldwin Martinez, Industrial Arts; Fredrick
Rickles, Social Studies; and Jessica On September 1st all incoming 9th grade students had an opportunity to meet their
Rappaport, English.
Changes in staff also include Jessica Floridia, Earth Science, transferring from
Highlands; Janet Rivera, Psychology,
transferring from Eastview; and Brittany
Coslett (Nudge- recently married) LOTE,
returns to the high school. Christine
Hertel, Seren Cepler, and Alexis Mahood
are all returning from maternity leave.
Also, Antonio Moronta returns as the evening head custodian. Jennifer McElrath
leaves the high school to work closer to
home and Melissa Rosenblatt, psychologist, has taken a position in an elementary
school. Interviewing for open positions is
currently under way. Finally, Grace Giuffre
has assumed the position of Senior Clerk
in the main office and will work closely
with David Cabrera.
In addition, I would like to welcome two
new house administrators. John Orcutt,
our new North House Administrator, joins
us from New Paltz Central School District
where he taught social studies and
worked as an elementary school Assistant
Principal. Reagan Figueroa transitioned
to administration in 2009 taking on the
role of Dean of Students K-12 and then
Assistant Principal K-12 in 2010 in the
state of Vermont.
teachers before the start of school, tour the
building, and interact with their counselors,
Denise Velasquez and Maria Csikortos. After
a meeting with Paula Dalto, the Student Activities Advisor, and the GO officers, 9th
grade students signed up for co-curricular
activities. We ended the day with a barbecue
provided by the PTA. On the first day of
school, our freshmen were so comfortable
with the building that you would have
thought they were upperclassmen.
The Senior class trip to Williamsburg, Virginia has been rescheduled for Friday,
September 23 through Sunday, September
25. The advisors apologize to any student
unable to attend these new dates. Unfortunately, due to the affects of Hurricane Irene
these date changes could not be
helped. Arrangements for refunds will be
made for any student unable to attend.
Best wishes to you and your family
Sincerely,
Diana Knight
Principal
Un Mensaje de la Principal
Estimados padres y representantes:
Nuestro reconocimiento a todos!.
Al acercarnos al comienzo de un nuevo año
escolar, las presiones de fin del año escolar
que nos plagaron en junio nos parecen bastante remotas e inconsequentes. El verano puede
ser de gran cura! Espero que hayan conseguido tiempo para relajarse y que compartan conmigo el reto y la anticipación de otro año escolar.
Cada año nos enorgullecemos al añadir personal altamente calificado y dedicado a nuestra facultad. Este año les damos la bienvenida al WPHS a algunos nuevos profesores.
Todos son calificados en sus disciplinas y yo
estoy segura de que serán una gran adición a
nuestra gran facultad. Ellos son los siguientes: James Fiddes, Ciencia; Laura Frauenberg, Educación de Negocios; Aldwin Martinez, Artes Industriales; Fredrick Rickles, Estudios Sociales; and Jessica Rappaport, Inglés.
Muchas gracias a los miembros de nuestro
personal quienes utilizaron parte de su vacación para enseñar en la escuela de verano.
Conociendo la cantidad de ―pérdida de conocimiento en el verano‖ la cual puede ocurrir
cuando los estudiantes no se esfuerzan suficiente durante el año o cuando tienen que
repetir el curso en el verano, estoy muy contenta de que nuestro distrito continua ofreciendo
oportunidades para nuestros estudiantes!
Cambios en el personal tambié incluyen Jessica Floridia, Ciencias de la Tierra, transferida
de Highlands; Janet Rivera, Psicología, transferida de Eastview; y Brittany Coslett (Nudgecasada recientemente) LOTE, vuelve al WHS.
Christine Hertel, Seren Cepler, and Alexis
Mahood todas volviendo de sus ausencias por
maternidad. También, Antonio Moronta vuelve
en las tardes como supervisor de mantenimiento. Jennifer McElrath se va de la escuela para
trabajar más cerca de su casa y Melissa Rosenblatt, psicóloga, está ahora en una escuela
primaria. Estamos en el proceso de entrevistar
para otras posiciones. Finalmente, Grace Giuffre tiene la posición de Senior Clerk en la oficina principal y va a trabajar con David Cabrera.
Además, quiero darle la bienvenida a dos nuevos Administradores. John Orcutt, nuestro nuevo Administrador de la Casa Norte, quien viene
del distrito escolar de New Paltz donde enseñaba Estudios Sociales y trabajó como Assistant
Principal en una escuela primaria. Reagan
Figueroa comenzó en 2009 en la Administración como Decano de los estudiantes K-12 y
después como Assistant Principal K-12 en 2010
en el estado de Vermont.
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Message From President Board Of Education Member
Rosemarie Eller
On behalf of the members of the Board of Education I want to welcome you to a new school
year. We hope it will be a year of wonderful
experiences and challenges for your children.
We’d like to welcome Diana Knight back as
Acting Principal and we know you appreciate
her leadership as much as we do! She has
overseen some effective initiatives to ensure
that the school retains its reputation for excellence within the academic community.
We also welcome the two new House Administrators, Raegan Figueroa and John Orcutt to
our staff and wish them well in their new assignments.
We hope you will participate in your children’s
education and look forward to seeing you at
school and districtwide events. Please do not
hesitate to contact us if we can help you in any
way. Board members’ contact information is
listed in the District Calendar and Directory.
Updates From White Plains Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Chris Clouet
Among the various options being discussed
by the MS ReDesign Steering Committee is
a 6th Grade Academy. The committee will
conduct a series of public meetings to discuss the academy as well as other options.
We will review pertinent research and set up
criteria for making a final recommendation
to the Board in January 2012, for the following September.
There are several reasons why we are consider-
ing this: Due to the recent revision of the
New York State Assessments, we are required to make changes to address the issue
of increased rigor. This past year, as in many
districts throughout the state, a significant
percentage of our students scored below
proficiency on the state assessment. This is
not in line with our academic expectations
and the school district's strategic plan.
“White Plains Myth” that one campus is better than the other. We have heard arguments
for “both sides”.
Another reason is that we want to dispel the
There are many reasonable questions and concerns! What about transitions? What about
traditions? What about effective use of staff?
Setting up a nurturing, soft-landing for all
6thgraders who will all meet and work together
followed by a move to Highlands for 7th and
8th grades could help us to prepare our students better.
All of these issues and concerns are among the
many which will be discussed and debated
before the Board of Education makes any final
decision about the future of our middle school
programs.
The status quo is not delivering the results we
need. What changes should we make?
That will be the subject of meetings that will
be scheduled this Fall.
More ways to learn about our
great schools:
the web, Facebook, Twitter, text message and email!
www.whiteplainspublicschools.org
www.facebook.com/wpschools
www.twitter.com/wplainsschools
Sign up to receive messages and announcements
from your school via text message and email:
www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/k12portal
Middle School
Re-Design
Community Forum
· September 22nd -WPHS Rm. B1
· October 19th—Location TBA
· November 1st or 3rd – TBA
Superintendent’s
Evening Hours
(7-9pm Ed House/Assembly Rm.)
· October 26th
· December 8th
· February 2nd
· April 17th
Check Distrct Website for updates on location
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A Message From Coordinator of Fine Arts, Gary West
The following students were selected
from thousands across New York to
participate in one of the ensembles at
the New York School Music Association's All-State Conference in Rochester
from December 1-4. They qualified by
participating in the NYSSMA solo/ ensemble festival last spring. They each
performed a solo at the highest level of
difficulty (level VI All-State), and scored
at the highest possible level within their
The Foundation for the Advancement for International Studies is
very excited about the coming
school year. Our mission is to
help students to become engaged
members of the global community. We would like to invite all
interested students and parents
to join us for our monthly meeting on September 14,2011 in
Room A 109 ( North House) at
7:30PM. All of our monthly meetings will be held on the 2nd
Wednesday of the month. Our 2nd
annual FAISfest fundraiser will be
on Monday, November 7, 2011.
Mr. Lalan Mubiala, a retired consultant for the United Nations will
be our guest speaker. On December 8, 2011 we will be holding
our first Zumbathon to raise
money to support all students
who want to get involved in international activities.
instrument group or voice part. This is
the most prestigious honor a school
music student can receive in the state
of New York!
Shaina Brady Violin String Orchestra
Lauren Gamiel Double Bass Symphony
Orchestra
Klara Gribetz Alto Women's Chorus
Jens Sannerud French Horn Symphonic
Band
Congratulations to our students and
good luck in Rochester!
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Un Mensaje de los Presidentes
Otro verano que termina, otro año escolar que
comienza! Al cambiar nuestros almanaques de
agosto para septiembre, el PTA de WPHS comienza a trabajar con dos eventos el primero de septiembre. El día comenzó con el Desayuno de
Bienvenida al Personal de la escuela y terminó con
una Parrillada que de Bienvenida a los estudiantes
del noveno grado (Freshmen) en el estacionamiento de estudiantes para ayudarlos en el proceso de
transición a la familia del WPHS. Gracias a la Sra.
Knight por sugerir el Parrillada y por co-patrocinarla
con el PTA.
hijos en el WPHS. Esto lo logramos a través de correo electrónico, mensajes en el website, periódicos y
reuniones del PTA. Nosotros compartimos sus preguntas y preocupaciones con la administración y
apoyamos en beneficio de los estudiantes y padres.
De manera que tienen que participar en algunas (si no
todas) las actividades que el PTA ofrece. ¿Cómo
hace el PTA para comunicarse directamente con
ustedes? A través de su participación como
miembro del PTA, de sus compras del Spiritwear, de sus firmas en las reuniones del PTA, y de
los alertas K12 cuando usted nos proporciona
y nos informa de su email y de sus celulares o
Próximamente nuestro primer JUEGO DE FUTBOL teléfonos. ¿Cómo hace usted para contactarnos
al PTA? A través del email del PTA
AMERICANO en la escuela el viernes 16 de
[email protected], con una llamada telefónica y
septiembre a las 7 p.m. Vengan a la escuela a
apoyar a nuestros tigres, a disfrutar de la Banda y participando en reuniones y eventos. Toda esta
de nuestras porristas, a cenar en el Snack Bar, sea informacióa puede conseguir en el calendario del
voluntario para ayudarnos a vender comida y sobre distrito escolar de White Plains.
todo DISFRUTE!. Estará a la venta Spirit wear lo
El PTA Senior Recognition Fund recauda fondos
cual quiere decir piezas de vestir con el logo de
para proveer becas a estudiantes del grado 12
WPHS. Busque el Snack Bar y el Spiritwear en
(seniors) quienes han participado activamente en
TODOS los juegos de futbol americano en el
WPHS y sea parte de nuestro equipo para recaudar trabajos comunitarios. Por favor marque su calenfondos para apoyar los programas para estudiantes
y padres. El Snack Bar del PTA estará en funcionamiento el 24 de noviembre a las 10:30 am el
Día de Acción de Gracias para el Turkey Bowl,
en el juego de White Plains Rivalry, y en el juego
de White Plains Tigers vs. Stepinac Crusaders.
Nuestra primera reunión del PTA es el jueves 22
de septiembre a las 7:30 pm en la Biblioteca de
la Escuela. Nosotros tendremos nuestro tradicional
Meet & Greet para que ustedes puedan conocer a
nuestros administradores y personal de recursos clave
en el WPHS. Nosotros tendremos la votación de
nuestros miembros para el presupuesto del PTA, y
compartiremos información de loes eventos venideros
en el año escolar 2011-12. Conviértase en miem-
bro del PTA y compre Spiritwear. La fecha
límite para ordenar Spiritwear es el 30 de septiembre.
El 10 de noviembre nosotros tendremos una reunión especial del PTA a las 7 pm., en la cual veremos el documental / película Race to Nowhere.
Este documental nos muestra los grandes riesgos y
las grandes presiones que nuestros estudiantes tienen
que manejar diariamente y el impacto que tienen esos
riesgos y presiones en los estudiantes, educadores,
padres y familias. Después del documental/película
habrá una discusión sobre esos tópicos en relación
con la comunidad de White Plains. Esperamos contar
con la asistencia de padres, estudiantes, facultad y
personal para lograr una conversación con todas las
partes interesadas.
El PTA está aquí para ustedes como un intermediario
de ayuda y comunicación. Nosotros mantenemos
informados a los padres y representantes acerca de
todo lo que sucede en el WPHS de manera que ustedes puedan ser participantes activos en la vida de sus
dario para los Juegos anuales Loucks Track &
Field, Mayo 10-12, 2012. 2,600 atletas por 3 días
de todos los Estados Unidos y del mundo vienen a
competir en el WPHS Loucks Stadium. El PTA
Snack Bar funciona en los juegos del sábado para
recaudar fondos dedicados a las becas de los
estudiantes que se gradúan. Nosotros deseamos
que ustedes consideren ayudarnos a vender en el
Snack Bar.
Estos son algunos delo eventos importantes del PTA
en la primera parte del año escolar 2011-12. Por favor
manténgase informado con nuestra publicación TigerTales. Esperamos se nos una en las diversiones
mientras tratamos de proveer programas de enriquecimiento para estudiantes y padres y apoyamos la educación de nuestros hijos en el WPHS.
Con el orgullo de Tigres!
Donna Louis & Catherine Murphy
914-806-5074
914-720-1010
Co-Presidents
[email protected]
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PTA Happenings
2011 VARSITY FOOTBALL & FALL
SNACKBAR GRILL SCHEDULE
Friday, September 16
5:30—8pm
Home vs. North Rockland High School @
7pm
Loucks Stadium
(Note: Game location/time may change due to rain
damage at Loucks)
Saturday, October 1
*12-11pm City Of White
Plains Columbus Day Festival
*SnackBar hours TBA— North
Street Entrance
Thursday, October 6 4-7pm
Home vs. Suffern High School
@ 5pm
Loucks Stadium
Friday, October 14
5:30-8pm
Home vs. Mt. Vernon High School @ 7pm
Loucks Stadium
Thursday, November 24 9am– 12noon
41st Annual Turkey Bowl @ Home vs.
Stepinac @ 10:30am
Loucks Stadium
Playoffs run between October 24th—
November 5th. If there are any home
games, the WPHS PTA
SnackBar will operate.
We need volunteers for setup, cooking, sales, and
clean-up, or shopping.
Please let us know if you
can help out in any way!
Thanks again and let's hope
for a winning season!
Wednesday, November 23
7-8:30pm
WPHS Homecoming
(non WPHS PTA)
Mike Bambace
914-424-4302
Phil Viola
914-428-4875
Parent On-Line Portals
http://www.wpcsd.k12.ny.us/domain/92
K12 Alerts
This is our automated telephone call system
that we use to send out announcements and
attendance calls (grades 6-12). This system
has the ability to send announcements to your
email/cell phone as a text message and to
update your phone numbers and emergency
contacts.
Parent/Guardian Portal in
Infinite Campus
Through the Parent Portal, you will now have
access to the following information about your
children: Attendance, Student Schedule, Immunizations, State Exams, Progress Reports
and Report Cards (Grades 6-12 only).
Your account information has been sent
in the mail for both of these online access systems. Access can be found by
selecting the district website Information
task bar, [K12 Alerts/ Parent Portal]. If you
experience any problems, please complete the
HELP form available on the webpage.
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WEPR SELECTS JUNIOR WINNER FOR THE YOUTH
HUMANITARIAN AWARD IN MEMORY OF STANLEY MARCUS
Last May as a WPHS JunIn her application essay
ior, Brittany Sutton was
Brittany wrote:
selected by the Westchester
"... I like school and am a
East Putnam Region PTA
Diana Knight, Guy Matthews, Brittany Sutton, good student and I like
as their regional winner of
Donna Louis, Rose Lovitch
sports and am a decent
the Youth Humanitarian
athlete. Community service
Award in Memory of Stanley
is different. When I get involved in a project such as
Marcus. The WPHS PTA nominated Brittany the Relay for Life or the Light the Night, I feel a fire
for this award because she possesses those in my gut that I don’t feel when I study or when I get
values of exemplary passion for community
on a soccer field or basketball court. It’s different
service.
and it’s powerful. I feel like I am part of something
much bigger than myself.
... what fires me is helping others, especially those
less fortunate than myself."
The PTA expects to see more good work from Brittany this year as a Senior!
The PTA seeks current junior and senior nominees annually for The Youth Humanitarian Award
in Memory of Stanley Marcus. One WPHS student applicant is selected and is submitted to our
regional PTA. Look for more information and an
application in the months to come via PTA emails
and the Guidance Bulletins. Applications will be
due sometime during the first week of January.
THE WOMENS’ CLUB OF WHITE PLAINS FASHION SHOW A SUCCESS!
For over 20 years the
Woman’s Club of White
Plains has donated
funds for college scholarships to
WPHS students. This past April, we
hosted our annual Spring Fashion
Show and Luncheon which raised
$10,000 in scholarship funds.
Our 2011 models for this past Spring’s Fashion Show fundraiser. Our models were WPHS staff, students, and members of our Junior Teen Section. Do
you recognize
our models?
The Antonio Meucci Lodge #213,
Order of the Sons of Italy in America
We look
forward to next year’s event which will
be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012.
There were ten recipients, who each
received $1,000. Congratulations to
Jenny Arpi, Katherine Bonnet,
Rosemica Ceus, Annie Dunning,
Noelle Roeper, Deyadyra Gonzales,
Jennifer Gonzales, Daniel Petralia,
Jessica Gonzales, and Katherine
Quiroz.
Anyone who would like to donate auction items, or help in any way can contact Laura Mastoloni at [email protected].
The event is open to anyone who would
like to attend. Please join us for a fun
afternoon, while supporting the students of WPHS.
Thank you,
Laura Mastoloni
Co-Chair Philanthropy
The Woman’s Club of White Plains
awarded three WPHS seniors last June.
The recipients were Angel Rose Tinnirello, Nicholas Mannarino, and Michael
Lovitch. Each received a $500 scholarship. Honoring them are President
Tereso Riverso, and Scholarship Committee Co-Chairs
Frank Tarone and
Sandi Farducchi.
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2012 PTA Senior Recognition Award
Now is the time to start working toward this goal. The awards are presented to all students who:
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Complete 30 hours of service to the school or community between July 1, 2011 & March 31, 2012
Prepare a written statement about their plans and goals after graduation
Mail the completed application packet; must be postmarked by April 6, 2012
Complete all requirements for graduation by June 2012.
Forms to keep track of service hours will be available on our PTA website, accessed thru the High School main
page under Site Shortcuts (click on PTA). The application packets will also be available in the guidance offices in January.
The PTA congratulates the following 64 seniors from the
Class of 2011 who received the Recognition Award!
Evan Amadio
Jordyn Eisenpress
Grace Jefferson
Daniel Petralia
Edoni Andre
Linnea Fargo
Natalie Krzemienski
Katherine Quiroz
Monica Arismendez
Donya Feizbakhsh
Louis Lacarbonara
Erik Reiblein
Andrew Baritz
Douglas Geller
Michael Lovitch
Melissa Restrepo
Jessica Bedoya
Michael Gonzalez
Bridget Maguire
Marisa Rosario
Jordan Berger
Jennifer Gonzalez
Kelly Maguire
Denise Santizo
Molly Bernhard
Rachel Grafman
Kyana Mangol
Samantha Schanzer
Katherine Bonnet
Gabrielle Greto
Nicholas Mannarino
Devon Smith
Tynisha Brice
Velisha Guillaume
Alix Marks
Sean-Patrick Sosa-lles
Alison Brotman
Emily Hendry
Julia Martino
Preeth Srinivasaraghavan
Dane Brown
Stefanie Hodapp
Meaghan McLeod
Ryan Stagg
Craig Bruno
Margaret Honig
Michael Messina
Jason Timberg
Rebecca Carnevalla
Rosalyn Idowu
Rebecca Milian
Angel Rose Tinnirello
Julianne Clampet
Kathryn Irmler
Cormac Nataro
Brian Warager
Gustavo De Andrade
Shawn Jackson
Brendan Oates
Kate Weiner
Annie Dunning
Joseph Jacob
Juliana Palmieri
Catherine Wisell
Un Mensaje de la Principal (viene de la pagina 3)
El primero de septiembre todos los estudiantes
del noveno grado tuvieron la oportunidad de
conocer y reunirse con sus maestros antes del
comienzo de clases, se les dio un tour de la
escuela y se reunieron con sus consejeros, Denise Velasquez y Maria Csikortos. Después de una
reunión con Paula Dalto, la Consejera de las
Actividades Estudiantiles, y los oficiales del GO,
los estudiantes del noveno grado se inscribieron
en actividades co-curriculares. Nosotros terminamos el día con un barbecue ofrecido por el PTA.
El primer día de clases los estudiantes nuevos
del noveno grado se sentían tan cómodos en
el edificio que cualquiera hubiese podido pensar que estaban en otros grados.
El viaje de los estudiantes del grado doce
(Seniors) a Williamsburg, Virginia fue pospuesto para el viernes 23 de septiembre hasta
el domingo 25 de septiembre. Los asesores
(Advisors) piden disculpas a los estudiantes
que no pueden viajar en estas nuevas fechas.
Desafortunadamente, debido al huracán Irene
nos vimos obligados a decidir estos cambios.
Se harán arreglos para devolver el dinero a los
estudiantes que no puedan asistir al viaje.
Nuestros mejores deseos para usted y su familia.
Atentamente,
Diana Knight
Principal
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WPHS PTA Calendar Of Events 2011-2012
AUGUST 29
PTA website
FALL SPIRITWEAR Sales BEGINS
SEPT.
1
7:30 - 11AM, C Corridor
16
7pm, Loucks Stadium
Staff Welcome Back Breakfast
Freshman Orientation w/ PTA BBQ Lunch 12—1:30pm
PTA Snack Bar - Football Game @ WPHS vs. North Rockland
22
7:30pm, Media Center
PTA: Meet & Greet; SPIRITWEAR
30
SPIRITWEAR DEADLINE
1
12—11pm
North St. Entrance
White Plains Parks & Recreation Columbus Day Festival
PTA Snack Bar
6
6
13
5pm, Loucks Stadium
7:30pm, Auditorium
7:30pm, Media Center
PTA Snack Bar - Football Game @ WPHS vs. Suffern
WPHS Open House, Class Schedule Tour 7:45-9:30pm
PTA: Guidance Night
14
7pm, Loucks Stadium
PTA Snack Bar - Football Game
@ WPHS vs. Yorktown
OCT.
NOV.
DEC.
28-5 TBA
Football Playoffs – PTA Snack Bar?
10
7pm, Auditorium
PTA: Race To Nowhere Movie/Discussion
24
10:30am
Loucks Stadium
Turkey Bowl PTA Snack Bar Football Game
WPHS vs. Stepinac
SpiritWear Sale
10
10 am-4 pm, H Bldng
PTA Craft Fair
14
7:30pm, Media Center
WPHS Guidance:
Financial Aid with Heather McDonnell
WPHS Music & Theatre
Calendar Oct/Dec 2011
Area All State Practices / Performance
Wed., Oct. 19
3 — 9pm
Area All State Rehearsal @WPHS
Wed., Nov. 2
3 - 9pm
Area All State Rehearsal @WPHS
Thurs., Nov. 3
8am - 8pm
Area All State @ SUNY- PURCHASE
NYSSMA ALL STATE Conference in
Rochester
ThursSun, Dec. 1 –4
JAN.
12 7:30pm, Media Center
SNOW DATE, JAN. 26
PTA: PEACE OUTside Campus
With Kathleen Bonistall
FEB.
9
7:30pm, Media Center
PTA: Topic TBA
WPHS FALL PLAY:
MARCH 8
7:30pm, Media Center
PTA: Curriculum Update
November 17-19, 2011
14
7pm, Auditorium
8th Grade WPHS Orientation
25
11am—5pm, GYM
Engineering Expo @ WPHS
PTA Snack Bar
19
6 –7:30pm, Media Center WPHS Guidance:
College Planning Night
10am, B Atrium
Staff Appreciation Lunch
Thursday, November 17 at
3:30pm
Friday, November 18 at 7pm
Saturday, November 19 at
2:30pm & 7pm
APRIL
20
MAY
JUNE
25 7:30pm, Media Center
Joint PTA Council, HS & MS
School Budget & Vote
10 7:30pm, Media Center
PTA Meeting TBA
12 7am-4pm
Loucks Stadium
PTA Snack Bar for Loucks
Track & Field Meet
1
Senior Breakfast
10am, GYM
Winter Holiday Concert I Chamber Orch, Concert Orch,
Mixed Chorus, Concert Band
Tues., Dec. 13
7:30PM AUD
Winter Holiday Concert II - Symphony
Orchestra, Treble Choir, Choir
Thurs. Dec. 15
7:30PM AUD
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Help the White Plains PTA support our students through teacher
developed grants, assemblies, programs and scholarships
Help the PTAs in New York work toward policies for the safety of our
students – such as graduated driver’s licenses
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A chance to be involved in your child’s education – PRICELESS
Make your voice count – Become a member!
JOIN THE WPHS PTA!
Dual Membership - $15
Single Membership - $10
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Mail to: White Plains High School PTA
550 North Street, White Plains, New York 10605
(or drop in the PTA mailbox in the Main Office)
For more information, please email us at [email protected]
or call: Sue Golden 682-9329 OR Traci Jackson 328-0345
♦The first 100 PTA members to join will be entered into a SPECIAL PRIZE drawing♦
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Dual Membership -$15
(2 PTA Votes)
□ Single Membership - $10 ....................... $ _______________
(1 PTA Vote)
□ Additional donation to the WPHS PTA general fund .................................. + $ _______________
Total amount enclosed ...................................................................................... $ _______________
Additional Information to help us provide information to you:
Family Last Name:
_________________________________________________
Adult First Names: (1) : _______________________ (2): ______________________
Address_______________________________________Phone #_______________________
Student Name/Grad Yr:
2012: _____________________________ 2013:_____________________________
2014: _____________________________ 2015:_____________________________
Please provide us with your most recent email address
(All e-mail addresses are kept confidential and will be used for PTA/School news only)
* E-Mail Address: ______________________________________________________
(addt’l email):
______________________________________________________
Our children thank you for your support!
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 ¡Ayude a nuestra asociación de padres y profesores (PTA) apoyar a nuestros
estudiantes a través de los subsidios, las asambleas, los programas y las becas
 ¡Ayude a las otras asociaciones de Nueva York iniciar las políticas para la
seguridad de nuestros estudiantes – como las licensias graduadas de conducir
 La oportunidad de participar en la educación de su niño – es INVALORABLE!
 ¡Haga que cuente su voz! – ¡Afíliase hoy!
¡ÚNESE A LA ASOCIACION DE PADRES
Y PROFESORES (PTA)!
Cuota de Afiliación Para Dos Miembros - $15
Cuota de Afiliación Individual - $10
Haga un cheque pagadero a: WPHS PTA
Envíe esta forma a: White Plains High School PTA
550 North Street, White Plains, New York 10605
(o deje esta forma el el correo de la PTA en la oficina princial)
Para más información, por favor mandar un correo electrónico a [email protected]
o llamar: Lisa Sanchez 914-325-8843
♦Los primeros 100 miembros de PTA para unirse a entrarán en un sorteo PREMIO ESPECIAL♦
□ Cuota de Afiliación para Dos Miembros -$15 (2 Votos para la PTA) ...... $ _________________
□ Cuota de Afiliación Individual - $10
(1 Voto para la PTA) ....... $ _________________
□ Donación adicional al fondo general de WPHS ................................ + $ _________________
La Suma Total Incluido .............................................................................. $ _________________
Información adicional para ayudarnos proveerle información:
Apellido de la Familia:
_________________________________________________
Nombres de los Adultos: (1) : _______________________ (2): ______________________
Dirección______________________________ Número de Teléfono_______________________
Nombre del Estudiante/Año de Graduación:
2012: _____________________________ 2013:_____________________________
2014: _____________________________ 2015:_____________________________
Favor de proveernos con su correo electrónico más reciente
(Todas las direcciones de correo electrónico son confidenciales y serán utilizadas solamente
para informarles de eventos y noticias de la escuela superior y de la PTA)
* Dirección de Correo Electrónico:
_______________________________________
(otra dirección de correo electrónico):
_______________________________________
¡Nuestros estudiantes agradecen su apoyo!
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WPHS PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD
& COMMITTEES FOR 2011-2012
[email protected]
Donna Louis 806-5074
Christine Cavalucci………….1st VP,Programs
682-0936
Karen Reynolds.………….…. Programs Chair
684-0616
Sue Golden…..…………..2nd VP, Membership
682-9329
Traci Jackson.………….…..Membership Chair
328-0345
Vicki Cignarella.…………....3rd VP, Newsletter
761-7186
Patti Indelicato…Newsletter Production Chair
761-4697
Sarah Medelius...Newsletter Production Chair
525-2004
Alayna Shalom…Newsletter Production Chair
358-1397
Heidi Sobo…...…Newsletter Production Chair
422-3111
Michael Bambace……….…..4th VP, SnackBar
424-4302
Phil Viola………………..……....SnackBar Chair
428-4875
Cherelle Vasudevan…...….....5th VP, Publicity
686-5560
Donna Spitz….…..….…....6th VP, Recognition
761-8442
Claire Strati..….…….……....Recognition Chair
673-1283
Catherine Murphy 720-1010
Gina Cipriani LaPlaca……...7th VP,Hospitality Nella Carosi…………..……….Senior Breakfast
288-8458
948-1846
Dianne Guiliano.………...…..Hospitality Chair
686-9622
Joretta Crabbe….……..….…..….…....Craft Fair
948-4258
Robin McDonough……Corresponding Secretary Melissa Cardon………....….…….…....Craft Fair
948-2790
831-9223
Marcie Strauss….……..….…..….…....Craft Fair
Kathy Marks…………………….……..Treasurer 428-2822
949-7811
Rose Lovitch…………..……...……..…....Craft Fair
428-3963
Sue Brumer.…………..Faculty Representative
422-2182 (WPHS)
Brenda Velez…………………….Staff Breakfast
Evelyn Alicea-Santiago….Special Needs Liaison 946-1160
422-2092 (WPMS)
Mily Halpern….………………….Staff Breakfast
TBA………………....…..STARS Representative 949-8038
Lori Nicholson……..Staff Appreciation Lunch
946-6840
Christine O’Brien………….Department Grants
Heidi Sobo…...……..Staff Appreciation Lunch
993-9785
422-3111
Vicki Cignarella….…….……………....WebPage
761-7186
OPEN………………..………...Loucks SnackBar
OPEN…………….….………...Loucks SnackBar
Colette Collins…..……..…….PTA Council Rep
948-8541
Michael Bambace……..Loucks SnackBar Grill
Laurie Dunning…….…..…….PTA Council Rep
424-4302
997-8020
OPEN….………………...….School Budget Rep
Carolina Burnett.………………..…...SpiritWear
686-2603
Felicia Lotito…..……..…8th Grade Orientation Nella Carosi…….………………..…...SpiritWear
761-5493
948-1846
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Come one, come all, to the
opening PTA meeting of
the new school year:
 Date: September 22, 2011
 Place: WPHS Media Center
 Time: 7:30 PM