Delaware Community School - Albany City School District
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Delaware Community School - Albany City School District
Delaware Community School City School District of Albany Giglio’s Journal Volume 1, Issue 1 Dear Delaware Community Friends and Families, May 2010 The wait is over! After months of planning and work by our dedicated school staff, welcome to the first edition of the Delaware Newsletter. From our many school functions I have heard our parents and community members verbalize the need for a vehicle to illustrate and communicate all of the fantastic programming that goes on at the Delaware Community School. We want our newsletter to be a living, usable document for our students, families and staff to increase contact as well as convey all of the wonderful projects and events that our children are working on. So what’s new? We have successfully started to have our students play outside for recess prior to eating lunch. Current research indicates that not only do children eat more food when not rushing to go outside, the transition back to class is more placid and thus, quality learning can occur. We have done some fantastic fundraising for our local, as well as global community. Our Thursday Morning Program continues to drive our character education program. Our Delaware Community Garden is in full bloom. I encourage you to soak-up all the wonderful events and information listed in our newsletter. One final note; please send in your email address to the main office if you would like to receive this newsletter via email. We are trying to go paperless. DCS Newsletter ü This month’s theme is Mental Health ü Enrichment Programs at DCS ü In our classrooms ü Highlights ü Upcoming events ü Event Calendar ü Nurse’s News Thank you in advance for your continued support, ü Testing Calendar Thomas J. Giglio Principal Delaware Community School Home of the Dual Language Program May is Mental Health Month Our Mental Health and Wellness Committee has been busy planning the May events… May 13th: Pine Hills Step-Team 5-5:30pm in the Gym: Zumba 5:30-6:45 p.m. in the Gym {Free} May 3rd: “Kick Off” with Inspirational Quotes/Stats related to overall Mental and Physical Health over the loud speaker. Service Providers Fair in the Hallway May 5th: June 10th: International Wellness Day (Grades Pre-K & K 9:30-11 a.m. /Grades 1 & 2 1-2:30 p.m.)-Wear a shirt representing your favorite country -”Dress Like a Twin Day”-Pick a friend and dress alike for the day—Students, Parents, Teachers, and Staff are welcome to participate. -Cinco de Mayo Celebration 5:30-7pm — Each family brings a dish to share; Free Latin Dance Lessons will be provided and each child will receive a free book (Children must be accompanied by an adult) May 6th: Bullying Presentation during Morning Program by Mrs. Schillinger’s class. May 7th: “Support Your Team Day” - Wear your favorite jersey, shirt, and/or Sport Logo (no hats) May 20th: Tai Chi with Miss Zielinski in the Gym 5:156pm (Free) June 11th: International Wellness Day (Grade 5, Hans & Hendley 9:30-11 a.m. /Grades 3 & 4 1:15-2:45 p.m.)Wear a shirt representing your favorite country Interested in Volunteering? Please call Mrs. Militello at school 475-6750 Attention Parents! If you have a topic for a parent workshop in mind (ADHD, Anxiety, Medication, Children or Nutrition/Stress Management, etc.) Please contact Ms. Lopez, School Psychologist at 475-6760 Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 2 Giglio’s Journal Estimados amigos y familias de “Delaware”, ¡La espera ha terminado! Después de meses de planificación y trabajo, les damos la bienvenida a la primera edición del Boletín de Delaware. Muchas personas de nuestra comunidad han comentado que necesitamos un vehículo para comunicar toda la programación fantástica que tenemos en Delaware Community School. Queremos que nuestro boletín sea un documento útil que ayude a mejorar el contacto con los estudiantes, las familias y el personal, y ayudar a compartir todos los maravillosos proyectos y lecciones en que trabajan nuestros estudiantes. ¿Y qué hay de nuevo? Desde que cambió el tiempo, los alumnus juegan al aire libre antes de almorzar. La investigación actual indica que los niños no sólo comen más alimentos cuando no se apresuran a salir a jugar, pero además la transición a clases es más plácida y, por tanto, un aprendizaje optimal ocurre. Hemos pasado una recaudación de fondos exitosa para el vecindario local, así como la comunidad global. Nuestro Programa de la mañana los jueves sigue impulsando nuestro programa de educación del carácter. Y nuestro jardín comunitario está en plena flor. Les invito a disfrutar de todos los eventos e información que figuran en nuestro boletín. Una nota final, por favor envíe su dirección de correo electrónico a la oficina principal si usted desea recibir este boletín por correo electrónico. Empezamos a trabajar sin papel en la escuela. Gracias por adelantado por su apoyo continuo, Thomas Giglio Mayo es el Mes Nacional de la Salud Mental Nuestro Comité de Salud Mental y Comisión de Bienestar ha estado ocupado planificando eventos para el mes de mayo. Jueves, 13 de mayo: Pine Hills “El baile de paso” 55:30pm (gimnasio): Zumba 5:30-6:15 p.m. (gimnasio) Lunes, 3 de mayo: Iniciación con citas de inspiración/ estadísticas relacionadas con la salud mental y física por el altoparlante. Jueves, 10 de junio: Día Internacional de Buena Salud (Grados Pre-K & K 9:30-11a.m./Grados 1 & 2 1 -2:30 p.m.)-Vístanse con una camisa que represente su país favorito. Miércoles, 5 de mayo: -"El día de vestirse como un gemelo”: Elige a un amigo y vístanse con ropa similares durante el día. Los estudiantes, padres/apoderados, profesores y el personal de la escuela pueden participar si desean. -Celebración del Cinco De Mayo 5: 30-7 pm-Cada familia trae comida para compartir; se ofrecerá clases gratis de baile latino y cada niño recibirá un libro gratis {los niños deben ser acompañados por un adulto} Jueves, 6 de mayo: Presentación contra el abuso durante el programa semanal de la mañana por la clase de la Sra. Schillinger. Viernes, 7 de mayo: "Día de apoyar a su equipo" – Vístase con una camisa de un equipo o el logo de su deporte favorito (No se permiten sombreros) Feria de Proveedores de Servicios Viernes, 11 de junio: Día Internacional de Buena Salud (Grados 5, Hans & Hendley 9:30-11 a.m./ Grados 3 & 4 1:15-2:45 p.m.)- Vístanse con una camisa que represente su país favorito ¿Le interesa ser voluntario? Por favor póngase en contacto con la Sra. Militello en la escuela al 4756750. ¡Atención padres/apoderados! Si usted tiene un tema para un taller de padres en mente (ADHD, ansiedad, medicamentos, niños o nutrición, manejo de la tensión etc.], por favor póngase en contacto con la Srta. López, psicóloga escolar al 475-6760. Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 3 Enrichment Programs Gifted and Talented Advanced Reader Book Club Gifted and Talented Advanced Reader Book Club: Sadako, Owl Boy, Odd and the Frost Giant, The Bad Beginning, and Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life are all books students have explored in depth at the Advanced Reader Book Club. The Advanced Reader Book Club at Delaware Community School currently has 25 participating students in grades 3-5. These students are all advanced readers in their classes. There are 11 fifth grade students, 6 third grade students and 8 fourth grade students participating. We have been meeting since November 17th on Tuesdays after school from 3:45-4:30. This gifted and talented program is being run by five elementary teachers and one of the reading teachers (Mindy Whisenhunt, Diane Groezinger, Heidi Myers, Stacey Spilman, and Mary Fadale). Through this program students are taking charge of their own learning and becoming independent learners and thinkers. Students have been put into five groups based on skill level and students personal book preferences. Each group is allowed to direct their own reading experiences. The book club has taken field trips to the new library and students have done presentations and projects based on the books they have read. Students performed skits, made mini art exhibits, posters, shields, and told some of their favorite parts of the stories they had read. We have received over $500.00 worth of books through a Donors Choose Grant. The school has also provided additional books. We now have enough books to run a successful gifted and talented reader program for this year and additional years as well! -By Heidi Myers Chorus On Wednesday, March 3rd the following chorus students participated in the Districtwide, All City Chorus Concert at Myers Middle School. The Elementary All City Chorus was conducted by Mrs. Vargo, our music teacher. The participants were: Khardanny Aponte, Chyim Bowen, Meishaye Boyd, Ashante Jones, Caylee Kelley, Kristen Kolach, Erin Lippitt, Denise Lopez, Joelle Mix, Ije Ninstant, Ivianna Ninstant, and Kayla Terrell. Chess Club Chess Club top members Chyim and Manual holding their trophies. The DCS Royals Chess Club held their 2nd Annual March Madness Chess Tournament at the Delaware Community School. On March 24th, 2010, The 2009 Champ Chyim Bowen defended his title against fellow 5th Grader Manuel Abrogan (currently ranked 3rd in the Capital Region Scholastic Div.) It was a very intense match between our Chess Club’s two top members! But, there can only be One Champ! The entire Chess Club watched and ate snacks provided by Albany PAL. Both players had good game plans, but in the end Chyim had Manuel’s “King” in “Checkmate!” A GREAT CHESS MATCH! Another notable match was in the Consolation Game where Klien Aboki defeated Kevin Baez for 3rd Place in the tournament. We also had a few Kindergarteners (Ingrid Colafati & Willow Shipherd from Ms. Valentine’s Class) and a 1st grader (Abiyah Yahudah-Edwards from Ms. LaFountain & Mrs. Stuart) competing this year. The DCS Royals Club has been meeting on Wednesdays after school (in the library) for an hour of fun & friendly chess competition among peers. 20 of 40 DCS Royals Chess Club members will be invited to play in the City-Wide Chess Tournament (Sponsored by Albany PAL) to be held on May 11th & 13th, 2010 from 3:30pm to 6:00pm! Good Luck! -By Mr. Duncan Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 4 Penny Harvest: Copper Community Kids The Copper Community Kids of the Penny Harvest Program have been working hard. As a group, we have been having roundtable discussions about all the pennies DCS has harvested. Here are some of the things we have been working on: -Completed bulletin boards to keep the school community aware of what Penny Harvest is doing. -Student leaders distributed Wheel of Caring slices to teachers to help decide where our pennies will be donated to. tions. -Researched, called and interviewed organizations after school in the library. -We met with Peppertree Rescue, Equinox Shelter, and The Food Pantry. We are in the process of deciding who will receive our harvested pennies! We will keep everyone posted! Copper Community Kids meet with Bella an American Bulldog from Peppertree. -Distributed surveys for students to pick organizations for dona- Friendship Garden News Spring is here! The garden is blooming and the birds are chirping. There are many exciting things happening in our school garden. The 3rd graders planted red emperor tulips last fall for a worldwide project called “The Journey North.” They are glorious. Garden Club starts April 29. The club meets on Thursdays after school, rain or shine. We received two garden grants this spring thanks to parents Kathryn Bamberger and Deloua. women’s nylons acrylic paint. Coming Soon“Feed the Worms” We will be starting a worm composting project that is composting fruit and vegetable scraps. It cuts down on garbage and that helps our planet! Garden Club is collecting old Junior Achievement / Programa de Junior Achievement Twelve students completed the Junior Achievement After-school Business Program on March 30th. They learned the basics of owning their own businesses, having an after-school job, and maintaining a bank account. Congratulations to all our participants! Thank you to SUNY students for helping out! Doce alumnos del programa extraescolar “Junior Achievement” terminaron el programa el 30 de marzo. Ellos aprendieron lo básico de ser dueño de sus propios negocios, tener un trabajo después de la escuela y mantener una cuenta bancaria. ¡Felicitaciones a todos nuestros participantes! ¡Gracias a los estudiantes de SUNY por su ayuda! Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 5 Around Delaware Community School Kindergarten: Mrs. Valentine: Dual Language Program Spring is a very exciting time of the year in Mrs. Valentine’s Kindergarten Classroom. We will be hatching chicks and butterflies. We will also be planting marigold flowers and observing them grow! La primavera es un tiempo bien excitante en el Jardín Infantil de la Sra. Valentín. Estaremos encubando pollitos y mariposas. También sembraremos y observaremos el crecimiento de las flores maravillas. Mrs. Short: In celebration of Poetry Month our class has recently begun a new writing unit on Poetry. Throughout the month we will be learning about poetry, writing poetry and even working with Poetry Buddies in second grade. We will be having a Poetry Slam at the end of May, more information will follow! Here are just a couple examples of the great work our students are doing! The Litter Lady Litter Litter I am the Litter Lady All around I live on the sidewalk Pick it up The people grow garbage Even if To me, they throw it on the ground It is not I am the Litter Lady Yours The end. Help the Earth Love it -Bryce Bascombe Care for it Love Love -Atarah Bryant Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 6 Around Delaware Community School First Grade: Ms. Avila: Dual Language Program Ms. Avila’s first grade Dual Language class celebrated and took care of the Earth on Earth Day, April 22nd. We planted trees around the school and around the Delaware Community neighborhood! We are all very excited to have been given this opportunity to help the Earth! El salón de Srta. Avila: La clase de la Srta. Avila cuidó la Tierra el 22 de abril. Celebramos el Día de la Tierra sembrando árboles alrededor de la escuela y la comunidad. Estamos muy entusiasmados por la oportunidad de ayudar a la Tierra. Second Grade: Mrs. Militello: Dual Language Program Mrs. Militello’s class will have a busy May! Here are some activities to look out for: Cinco de Mayo, Field Day, Spirit Day, Albany Symphony, Trip to Oceans, and Rigby Testing 10-14th. More info to come. Our Future Leaders for May are Daniel Vasquez and Alexander Gotay. El salón de la Sra. Militello: ¡Hola! Vamos a tener un mes de mayo lleno de actividades. Espere más información acerca de: Cinco de Mayo, paseo a la película Océano, una visita de la sinfonía de Albany, y prueba del distrito “Rigby”. Nuestros líderes del futuro son Daniel Vasquez y Alexander Gotay. Fourth Grade: Ms. Zielenski: Dual Language Program Miss Zielinski’s fourth grade class had a great Earth Day! We planted trees with St. Rose students, planned out our garden plot (using division with remainders), and grew cherry tomato and squash seedlings. We are looking forward to planting our seedlings soon! El salón de Srta. Zielenski: Pasamos un Día de la Tierra fantástico en el salón 305. Plantamos árboles con estudiantes de St.Rose College, organizamos nuestra sección del jardín (practicando la división con residuos) y sembramos tomates y calabacitas. ¡Muy pronto plantaremos los semilleros! Fifth Grade: Ms. Kelly: The fifth grade will be participating in a mock trial at the County Courthouse on June 8th. Judge Breslin will preside. We are the prosecution and Sheridan Preparatory Academy is the defense. District Attorney Sorez will be the head of the defense. Wish us luck!! Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 7 DCS Highlights Family Movie Night at DCS Family Movie Night at Delaware Building a strong school community is something that we take seriously at DCS. On Friday, March 5th, families came to enjoy two safe and relaxing events. First, the PTA ran a book fair offering a wide variety of picture and chapter books to our families. Later that evening, our families gathered in the cafetorium, wearing pajamas and relaxing on their sleeping bags, to enjoy a fun movie and dinner. Una noche de cine en “Delaware” El desarolló de una comunidad sólida es algo que nos tomamos en serio en “DCS”. El viernes, 5 de marzo, las familias que se reunieron llegaron a disfrutar de dos eventos sanos y relajantes. En primer lugar, el “PTA” tuvo una feria de libros donde ofrecieron una amplia variedad de libros de ilustraciones y de capítulos a nuestras familias. Más tarde esa noche, nuestras familias se reunieron en el “cafetorium”, con sus pijamas y relajándose en sus sacos de dormir, para disfrutar de una divertida película y comida. Founders Day Dinner: Honoring the service of Geraldine Alexander and Tere Wislous. Literacy Week: In Ms. Cimini’s Kindergarten class, our tutors from St. Rose came to read to our students dressed as characters from works of literature and shared books with the kindergarteners. Teachers as Learners at DCS NUA Site Visit Dressed up as their favorite characters, teachers celebrate Literacy Week at DCS Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 8 Upcoming Events at DCS An Invitation: Wave Rider Invitación To: All Parent/Guardians of Children in the Wave Riders Program Para: Todos los Padres/Apoderados de los niños del programa “Wave Rider” Date: Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 Fecha: Martes, 11 de mayo de 2010 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hora: 6:00 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. Place: Delaware Community School Lugar: Escuela de “Delaware Community” Children's Program Programa de niños Pizza Dinner & Activities Pizza y actividades Parent/Guardian Program Programa de Padres/Apoderados Dinner & Discussion about "Children's Loss" Cena y discusión acerca de los niños que han sufrido alguna perdida en la familia Wave Rider Guest Speaker: Candice Van Roey, Pediatric Bereavement Specialist Presentador: Candice Van Roey, Pediatric Bereavement Specialist For more information contact Esther Jackson at Para más información llamen a Esther Jackson 475-6761. 475-6761 Applebees Pancake Breakfast: There will be an Applebees Pancake Breakfast at the Glenmont Applebees. Saturday, May 8 (8-10 a.m.) The cost is $5 per ticket, and the school gets to keep $4 out of the $5. See Susan Schiavoni for tickets. SAVE THE DATE Science Night: Friday, June 11th (6-8pm). Please consider volunteering to help run one of the many stations that we will have. More information to come! Also, we'll need volunteers to help seat and serve people. Desayuno de panqueque en “Applebees” Tendremos un desayuno de panqueque en el restaurante “Applebees” de Glenmont. Sábado, 8 de mayo (8-10 a.m.) Cada boleto cuesta $5 y la escuela logra quedarse con $4 de los $5. Vea a Susan Schiavoni para comprar boletos. También necesitamos personas que donen tiempo para ayudar a sentar y a servir a las personas. RESERVEN EL DIA Noche de las Ciencias: Viernes, 11 de junio (6-8pm) Por favor, considere donar tiempo para ayudar en una de las muchas estaciones que tendremos. Daremos más información. Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 9 Nurse’s News: TIPS TO HELP PARENTS AND KIDS COPE WITH ALLERGY SEASON Here are some basic guidelines from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) that may significantly minimize children’s symptoms throughout the season. -Limit outdoor school and extracurricular activities (e.g. recess, little league) in the morning when pollen counts are the highest. -Talk to your physician about treatment medications that are safe for children and won’t make them drowsy. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of American is a private not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people with asthma and allergic diseases through Education, support for research, and an array of services offered by a national network of chapters and affiliated support groups. -Do a thorough spring cleaning – windows, book shelves and air vents and air conditioning vents colThis foundation offers a free brochure with helpful adlected dust and mold throughout the winter that can pro- vice for parents and guardians on how to manage their voke allergy symptoms children’s allergies. To receive a FREE copy or more -Avoid playing outdoors on recently mowed lawns (e.g. info call 1-800-7-ASTHMA (1-800-727-8462) baseball fields) Thank You, -Beware of high mold spore counts after a heavy rain or Linda Johnson in the evening. School Nurse-Teacher -Keep windows closed, and if possible (if available), use air conditioning during the warm weather to keep airborne allergens out of your home. Las Noticias de la enfermera: -Mantenga las ventanas cerradas, y si es posible (si CONSEJOS PARA AYUDAR A LOS PADRES/ disponible), use el aire acondicionado durante el tiemAPODERADOS Y A LOS NIÑOS PARA CONTROLAR po caliente para mantener los alérgenos en el aire fuera de su hogar. LA TEMPORADA DE ALERGIAS Aquí encuentren consejos de La Fundación del Asma y -Hable con su médico acerca de las medicinas que la Base de Alergia de América (AAFA) que pueden ayu- se usan para tratamiento de los niños que no los dar a reducir los síntomas en los niños durante la tem- hacen soñolientos. porada. La Fundación del Asma y la Base de la Alergia en -Limite las actividades al aire libre y las actividades fue- Norte América es una organización privada sin fines ra del programa de estudios (por ejemplo receso, las lucrativos dedicada a ayudar a las personas con el pequeña ligas) en la mañana cuando recuentos políni- asma y las enfermedades alérgicas por medio de la cos son el más alto. educación, el apoyo para estudios, y por una serie de servicios que se ofrecen por una red nacional de -Haga una limpieza completa en la primavera – ventanas, libreros, y los conductores de ventilación y de aire capítulos y grupos afiliados de apoyo. acondicionado que acumulan polvo y moho a través del Ésta fundación ofrece un folleto gratis con consejos invierno y puede provocar síntomas de alergia útiles para padres/apoderados en cómo manejar las alergias de sus niños. Para recibir una copia gratis o -Evite jugar en los pastos recientemente cortados (por información adicional llame al 1-800-7-ASTHMA (1ejemplo, parques de béisbol) 800-727-8462). -Tenga cuidado con el conteo alto de esporas de moho Gracias, después de un aguacero fuerte o en la tarde. Linda Johnson Enfermera-Maestra de la escuela Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 10 City School District of Albany Delaware Community School 43 Bertha Street Albany, NY 12209 Phone: 518-475-6750 Fax: 518-475-6754 Principal: Thomas Giglio e-mail: [email protected] Upcoming Issues: Do you have a story to share? Do you have information to pass along to our school community? e-mail your information to a member of the Newsletter Committee. (50 words or less please!) Leanne Iorio Dixie Lopez Carmen Militello Tere Wislous Willow Zielenski NUA in the ESL Classroom for Black History Month 2 9 16 23 30 Sun May 2010 Testing Calendar Fri 7 Rigby K-2 Thu 6 Rigby K-2 Wed 5 Rigby K-2 Tue 4 Rigby K-2 Mon 3 Rigby K-2 Math 3-8 Make-up Math 3-8 Make up NYSESLAT Speak 14 NYSESLAT Speak ELA 3-8 Make-up 13 Rigby K-2 NYSESLAT Speak 12 Rigby K-2 NYSESLAT Speak NYSESLAT Speak 11 Rigby K-2 NYSESLAT Speak NYSESLAT Speak 10 Rigby K-2 NYSESLAT Speak 21 Math 3-8 Make-up Math 3-8 Make-up Math 3-8 Make-up Math 3-8 Make-up NYSESLAT Speak 20 NYSESLAT Speak Math 3-8 NYSESLAT Speak 19 NYSESLAT Speak NYSESLAT L,R,W Math 3-8 Math 3-8 Make-up 18 NYSESLAT Speak NYSESLAT L,R,W NYSESLAT Makeup Math 3-8 17 NYSESLAT Speak NYSESLAT L,R,W NYSESLAT Makeup ELA 3-8 Make-up NYSESLAT Speak NYSESLAT L,R,W NYSESLAT Makeup 28 ELA 3-8 Make-up NYSESLAT L, R, W NYSESLAT Makeup 27 Science 4/8 Makeup Science 4/8 Perf 26 24 NYSESLAT Makeup NYSESLAT L,R,W NYSESLAT Speak Science 4/8 Perf 25 Science 4/8 Perf NYSESLAT Speak NYSESLAT L,R,W NYSESLAT Makeup 31 1 8 15 22 29 Sat Sunday 31 24 17 10 Monday Kick off Mental Health Month 3 May 2010 2 9 16 23 30 No School 4 Thursday Friday Saturday 7 1 6 8 5 Support Your Team Applebees Pancake day Breakfast 28 21 14 29 22 15 5:15-6pm Tai Chi 20 City-Wide Chess Tournament 3:30-6pm Pine Hills Step Team 27 8-10am Morning Program: Bullying Cinco de Mayo 12 19 26 No School 13 Dress Like a Twin Day Wednesday National Mental Health Month Tuesday 11 City-Wide Chess Tournament 3:306pm 18 25 No School