Holy oke P ublic Sc ho ols Connections Holyoke Public Schools Volume 11, Issue 4 A Community Working Together Summer 2013

An Open Letter to the Holyoke School Community Farewell By David Dupont, Superintendent of Schools Artist: Jaymarie Cruz , E.N. White When I walked into Room 152-N in the new schoolchildren, and I empathize with you regarding the Peck Junior High School in September 1973 as a new internal issues inherent in urban schools, along with Inside this issue: teacher, what epitomized the newness of it all was my those external forces that make such a great job so new teacher chair that was still wholly wrapped in challenging. But the rewards, beyond pay, are right in plastic. How new is all of that? That first day of your front of you each day and also along the way in the Announcements 2 first year on the job is an internal combination of but- future when you run into former students who are terflies, nerves, and whatever else the heart and brain eager to say hello to you and hope that you recognize can conjure up in the name of high anxiety. One thing them. Rising Stars 3 I have always remembered in the very first week of my I have had great support over the years from career was passing by two veteran teachers in the so many people and any successes I have had, I owe to school corridor clearly overhearing one talking to the them. I give my best wishes to Dr. Sergio Paez and School News 4-12 other about retiring. Retiring? Obviously, that was know that you will continue to work hard and maintain nowhere in my realm of thinking at the time, but I that level of dedication with the change in district lead- never forgot that brief unintentional eavesdrop when I ership. Thank you for your hard work and support, was just starting my career in education listening to a and I wish you all great health and success throughout Athletics 11 veteran educator who would be ending his career just the years to come. ten months later the following June. And so, forty years later, I am the one who is ending his career in the field in June. Through Watergate, disco fever, the After School 12 hostage crisis in Iran, gas lines, MTV, “Who shot J.R.”, Reaganomics, space shuttles, the Berlin Wall, Desert Storm, O.J and the Ford Bronco, Bill and Hilary, tech- nology run rampant, “W”, 9/11, steroids and sports, Spanish 13-16 and ObamaCare, and so much more history and hap- penings in-between, I enjoyed this long career working with kids and so many hardworking and dedicated Edition Highlights: professionals and support staff. ● Summer Offerings Don’t ever let it sound overused or corny that educators can make a difference in the lives of ● Rising Stars children. They can, and they do every day. Whatever ● Arbor Day Celebrations your employment capacity is in the school district, I admire and respect what all of you do for Holyoke’s ● Family Literacy

Farewell Mr. Dupont

Mr. Dupont, thank you for your forty years of hard work and dedication to the Holyoke Public Schools. Wishing you success and hap- piness in your future endeavors. May this next chapter in your life bring you all that you seek and more. Congratulations on your retirement!

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Mission Statement Attention! Welcome Dr. Paez

The mission of the Holyoke Public The Holyoke School Committee has Schools is to provide Kindergarten named Dr. Sergio Paez the new super- educational intendent of Holyoke Public Schools. opportunities for all Registration Thank you to the candidates, members students to reach of the committee, and the public for your service in this process. their full potential in a Register Now! Welcome Dr. Paez! safe, secure, healthy Children must be 5 years old learning environment on or before September 1, 2013. while valuing diversity Registration by and promoting Appointment Only responsible Applications available at the: citizenship. STUDENT ASSIGNMENTOFFICE Athletics Announcements 57 Suffolk Street 413-534-2007 are included on page 11. Holyoke School Committee For Parents/Guardians of

Mayor Current Sixth Graders Dennis Birks For a student to enter seventh grade in September 2013, documentation of the Margaret Boulais following requirements will need to be sub- Summer Learning William Collamore mitted to the school nurse by August 28th: Opportunities

Joshua Garcia 1. Physical exam (copy of exam or appoint- Yvonne Garcia ment date) For Holyoke Public Schools Howard Greaney 2. Two doses of Measles, Mumps, Rubella Students Cesar Lopez vaccine (MMR) beginning July 8th Michael Moriarty 3. Three doses of Hepatitis B Vaccine 8:00AM-1:00PM Devin Sheehan 4. One dose of Tetanus (Tdap) Booster Vac- cine (unless last tetanus booster was with- Visit the district website for more in the last 5 years) information: 5. Two doses of Varicella Vaccine (or physi- http://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us cian documented case)

Summer Visit the district website Connections Newsletter for Summer Information, Edited by Judy Taylor [email protected] including: Editors Emeritus: Kelly Doktor and Laura DuPont Translated by: Jacqueline Escalera and Lisa Monzon

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” ‒Vivian Greene

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Holyoke High School Center For Excellence McMahon School

Natysha Luciano Jacoby Authier Bryan A. Dec Derrick Balise Louis Laguerre Siobhan Brennan Hanna Smith Draine Colon Rivera Donahue School Ryan Beauregard

Armanis Fuentes Haily Matos-Rivera Morgan School Rachel Hall Madison Chouinard Nathaniel Hookumchand Janessa Rodriguez Fabian Nuñez Sarah Chapdelaine Luis O. Rivera Margaret Keane Jan Carlos Santiago Jesus Alberto Rivera E.N. White School Endy Sanchez Peck School Jovelisse Santiago Selina Ortega Simon Surrette Perryne Vega Marineiry Ortiz Jorge Velez Limaris Soltren William J. Dean

Technical High School Sullivan School Kelly School Meagan Breen Edeni Colon Nayelliz Berrios Cabrera Izabel Alicea Francisco Diaz III Luis Alfredo Rivera Ryan Costello Hector Luis Anjylee Reyes Rafael Gomez Superintendent’s Choice

Daisha Serrano Faizul Sibdhanny

The Holyoke Public Schools and the Celebrate Holyoke Public Schools/ Rising Stars Committee extend a heartfelt thank you to our kind benefactors—

Peoples Bank The Holyoke Credit Union Holyoke Community College The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round The Springfield Republican Peggy Woods Ken LePage, Director of Food Services Mark Todd The Student Services Department

Thank you to our wonderful staff who work with our students every day.

To view a video of the Rising Stars, visit: http://vod.hps.holyoke.ma.us:81/TRMSVOD/416-1-RisingStars2013.wmv

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Then students wrote shape poems, Ready to get your hands on E.N. White each responding to one of the many photo- graphs taken of various Holyoke scenes in 2012 Science? Poetry Inspired by Photography -2013 by students from Girls Inc. Avery An- By Erin Cauley derson, for example, wrote a poem in the By Astrid Lindstrom On May 1st, fifth grade students and shape of a dry, twisted leaf: their parents participated in Science Night. The On the evening of April 9th, three Dry, twisted leaves evening was designed to be a fun, hands-on, middle school students participated in Sparks!, unique experience for both parent and child to an Enchanted Circle Theater performance at In the light of the work together to review for the upcoming The Log Cabin. They read their poetry, as well Window, but also science MCAS test. The hour and a half event as the writing of others, in response to photo- took place in the school cafeteria where fifteen graphs taken of modern day Holyoke. Along In the gloom of the different stations that included topics from with artists and interns of Enchanted Circle Building. Living earth science, life science, physical science and Theater, writers from the Holyoke Council on technology were available. Aging, members of La Esperanza, and young In both worlds, The cafeteria was buzzing with sci- people from Girls Inc., E. N. White students Waiting for the had prepared for this event during several after ence talk as the student/parent teams actively school rehearsals. Sixth grader Chamuel Renewing properties engaged in classifying animals, testing minerals, building electromagnets, investigating how sim- Izquierdo and seventh graders Kassidy Law- Of spring. rence and Hali’a Pamylaon performed in front ple machines make work easier, and much of an audience that included 453 guests, among more. The teams were given a packet that led them Mayor Alex Morse, State Representative Also on exhibit at Open Square were them through each activity and included past Aaron Vega, and incoming Superintendent of the famous photographs of Holyoke in 1982 by MCAS questions for them to try. A big thank Schools Dr. Sergio Paez. Along with their fami- Jerome Liebling. On April 7th, this collection you to all the sixth graders who volunteered. to lies, Chamuel, Kassidy, and Hali’a were also was split into two sections for display at the assist families through this scientific adventure. treated to a special dinner at The Log Cabin. Holyoke Public Library at City Hall and at the When parents were asked on a sur- On May 7th, these three students repeated Museum. vey about the evening, parents responded with their performance for the New England Public comments like; “I enjoyed this event and I am Radio Arts and Humanities award night, also at Eighth Graders Explore Boston! looking forward to attending another one”, The Log Cabin. “Great way to spend quality time with my son”, To begin to prepare for these events, By Tammy Lawrence “Very fun! Very interesting! It would be great Melissa Redwin from Enchanted Circle Theater to come to more of these”. Hopefully, this evening will become an annual event at E.N. met on March 21st after school for an hour The eighth grade students traveled to White, as a good time was had by all. with staff members from E. N. White School’s Boston on April 26th. The Advanced Art stu- literary magazine, Interlude, to help them write dents spent their afternoon visiting and explor- poetry. These poems, and the photographs ing the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The taken by Girls, Inc. that inspired the poetry, Museum itself is an entire work of art and were on display at Open Square in an exhibit home to Isabella’s Stewart’s lifelong collection. called Ripple Effect that opened April 4th. Her passion for art and her vision of sharing Writing poems along with Chamuel, Kassidy, her collection forever into the future allowed and Hali’a, were sixth grader Tyler Guertin, the students to see original works of art from seventh graders Avery Anderson and Perryne as early as the 14th Century! Students were Vega, and eighth grader Lianna Moore. Before able to tour the entire museum while being each student chose a photo from the array inspired by works from Raphael, Rembrandt, spread out on the floor to respond to, Ms. Anders Zorn and hundreds of other Art- Redwin asked them to share information about ists. They could choose to sketch in the mag- their families’ connection to the city of Ho- nificent courtyard, rest in the game and reading Left to right, is fifth grader Marcos Colon III lyoke. room or make a purchase in the gift shop. and his mother, Johanna Aumen enjoying Meanwhile at the Science Night.. State House, the remainder of the eighth grade students toured the Boston building and were Kindergarten Artists guided by State Representative Aaron Vega. He led them through the Library, the House of By Karen Kent Representatives’ Chambers, the Grand Stair- The kindergarten students at E.N. case and the Flag Room (where they viewed White School have wrapped up their Eric Carle the Holyoke flag). Students were in awe of the author study with a magnificent Eric Carle building’s beautiful stained glass windows and themed art show. The students featured work dome that is painted with 23K gold. The stu- using Eric Carle's unique painting techniques, dents later walked a part of the Freedom Trail collage art, and playful story themes. The stu- and were thrilled by Quincy Market. The trip dent led tour ended appropriately with the Poets at work include Hali'a Pamylaon (left), was a fantastic success! parents listening to their child read to them the Perryne Vega (back), Kassidy Lawrence beloved story The Very Hungry Caterpillar. (right), and Chamuel Izquierdo (front).

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Peck A Game of Life 8th – 9th Grade Transition Night By Maria Louisa Arroyo

By Cathy Foley Despite sudden torrential downpours, eighth grade Peck families joined Mr. Hyry-Dermith, Principal, Mrs. Martel, the middle Sixty eighth graders from Peck School went to Holyoke Com- school guidance counselor, and Maria Luisa Arroyo, the Family Access & munity College’s campus Friday, April 5th to take part in a high school Engagement Coordinator, in order to learn more about Dean Technical to college simulation This visit was organized by Peck Full Service Com- and Holyoke High Schools from the high school guidance counselors, munity (PFSC) partners Melany Mendoza, Director of After-School currently enrolled high school students, and parents of high schoolers. Programs at Holyoke Community The testimonies, which students and parents from both schools shared, College and Brian White, STEP were emotionally powerful. Common messages from all presenters to Staff Assistant and other STEP students: Focus on excellent attendance and on your studies and get staff. During the simulation, involved in clubs and activities that interest you. And what was the eighth grader Mateo Arce, gradu- message to parents? Teach your children to advocate for themselves in ated from high school with hon- high school. Step forward to support them. Don’t step back because, at ors, obtained his bachelor's de- this age, they tend to push away and test boundaries. gree from a four-year college and went to graduate school on a full scholarship during the activity. Peck Talking Points Mateo, who wants to be a state By Cathy Foley trooper, said the simulation was helpful. "I have a better outlook Eighth Grade Dance on what I'm going to do when I get older," he said. The exercise was On Friday, February 15th the Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR) group conducted by STEP, HCC's Skills Training and Enrichment Program. along with facilitators Tina Siniscalchi, 7/8 Science and Kristen Luschen a PFSC partner from Hampshire College, hosted a Valentine’s Day dance Mi Casa Housing Workshop: Collaboration for Peck eighth graders. To gain entrance to the dance each student had to write a kind comment about another student. They were also By Megan Harding asked to sign a kindness pledge.

The Mi Casa Housing Workshop was held at the Holyoke Health Center This three-part workshop series covered the following Student/Faculty Basketball Game topics: emergency shelter/emergency assistance, emergency budgeting On Friday, April 26th an exciting Faculty/Student basketball game was during a housing crisis and tenants' rights. The trainers were attorneys watched by grades three through eight in the Peck gymnasium. The from the Mass Justice Project in Holyoke as well as Jeannette Alicea, student team jumped to an early lead but was ultimately defeated by the Family Access and Engagement Coordinator at the Kelly Full Service teachers. “I am proud of my team, and how well they worked together Community School. Topics of interest were identified by Full Service this year,” reflected Coach Barrett. Community School (FSCS) parents from Morgan, Kelly and Peck. The workshop series was designed by the Holyoke FSCS Basic Needs Workgroup. This workgroup includes staff (and occasionally parents) CHARLAS from the three schools, Jordanna O'Connell, our Homeless Liaison and a range of wonderful community partners including: WIC, Holyoke In May, Peck hosted 2 Charlas-in-the-Zone, Friday, May 10th and Friday, May 17th, 4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. at the Holyoke Health Center, 230 Health Center, the Food Bank and Margaret's Pantry. In addition, Mi st Casa was supported in many ways by Title 1, the McKinney Vento Pro- Maple St., 1 floor conference room. Themes included: “Math Games gram, and Title I Supplemental Services. Parent surveys suggested a high with Our Bodies and Our Minds” (May 10th) and “Word Games at level of interest in more workshops of this type. Parents, FSCS staff, Home & in our Community” (May 17th). community agencies, and district staff working together—the result equals a truly amazing collaboration!

teams from surrounding communities such as Easthampton, West Springfield, Springfield, and Chicopee, the team was able to secure the

Center for Excellence overall top seed for the postseason tournament, but faltered in the semifinal game to Chicopee Academy. Coached by Dan Dorozynski, Peter Rodriquez, and Terrell Rice, the group consisted of students Shooting for Success from seventh grade through twelfth grade. 12th grade- Wilfredo Rive- By Dan Dorozynski ra, Luis Vasquez. 11th grade Fernell Peltzer. William Gonzalez, 10th grade Daniel Wilson-Scott, Emilio Garcia Cappas, 9th grade- Jeremy Recently the Center for Excellence Ocasio, Julio Colon, Nelson Lugo. 8th grade- Carlos Santiago, Manny (CFE) basketball team completed a very successful Santiago, Christian Alvarado Irazarry, Sergio Valentin, Raymond Co- season, finishing with a record of 11-3. Playing lon. 7th grade- Jonathan Oliveras, Enrique Santiago.

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Aspiring Nurses collection of stories originally told by the Zapo- tec and Aztec of Mexico and the Caribbean Donahue By Madison Chouinard and Rebecca islands. She shared a slideshow explaining the Crespo, Donahue Seventh Graders extensive research behind the book and dis- cussed the importance of authenticity when Students Honored at the Paw Sox dealing with folktales. The fourth grade teaching An inspired assembly of thirteen and By Jacqueline Motyl team prepared the children for the trip by dis- fourteen year olds in seventh and eighth grades cussing features of folktales, especially myths, from Donahue School went to the University of legends, and folklore. In the ELA classes, we Massachusetts. Inspired about what exactly? This year Donahue School teamed up shared the Dominican legend "The Laughing They wanted to learn new methods in nursing. with the Pawtucket Red Sox to award students Skull" from Lulu's Golden Tales. They traveled to UMASS for the First Annual with a Most Improved Student Award. Students To build some background infor- Nursing Celebration. This trip included hands- were nominated by their teachers for improving mation about Lulu, we discussed Lulu's biog- on workshops—live action simulations with in their academic subject areas throughout the raphy and viewed some video interviews from talking mannequins, wound cleaning using artifi- school year. Each student nominated will be her website. At the end of Lulu’s presentation, cial body parts and infant emergency care. The given a complimentary ticket to a pre-selected the children had an opportunity to ask Lulu students were guided by UMASS Nursing De- game, a certificate for their achievement, and a questions about her art, her life, and her cul- partment students who demonstrated proper chance to go on the field for acknowledgement ture. techniques and showed how to stay calm when prior to the game. This is such a wonderful After their time with Lulu, the chil- an emergency is presented. opportunity for the students and their families. dren learned how to use Visual Thinking Strate-

We look forward to continuing this tradition in gies to ‘read’ the artwork in the gallery exhibit All the students gathered at the the upcoming school years. Congratulations to titled "Latino Folk Tales: Cuentos Populares Art UMASS Campus Center Auditorium to hear the students who were nominated! by Latino Artists". Delacre has several pieces in heartfelt speeches from community nurses. the exhibit including work she did for Golden Other students from Holyoke, Northampton, Tales. After learning about the art and practicing and Springfield were also able to enjoy a dance to ‘gallery walk’ with hands behind their back, The One Fund Boston Fundraiser performance from Dream Studios. students took part in a scavenger hunt activity

By Mr. Willenbrock and his students examining the paintings to find traditional iconic Amber Brueshaber and Kiana Gonzalez images—symbols such as the sun and the moon— that appear in all of the Latino illustra- tions. Then they drew their own interpretation The sun was not the only thing shin- of the symbols while discussing what was going ing on Sunday, May 5th, so were the hearts of on in the painting they had chosen to focus on. the Donahue School community. The week In the art studio, the children used before the event, the students in the sixth grade pieces of Styrofoam to create their own ink were wondering what they could do to help stamps and made prints of the iconic symbols. those affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy. They used the stamps and paints to design their Quickly, they came up with a great idea! own illustrations for folk tales that they had begun writing in their English Language Arts Students helped to raise money for (ELA) classes. The One Fund Boston, a charity established to As we left the Carle, each child was help people affected by the Boston tragedy, by given their own copy of a beautifully illustrated having a car wash and bake sale. The students Latino folktale and a free pass to return to the brought their idea to the Dolphin Pride Com- museum with their families. munity Organization (PTO), and the organiza- tion worked together with the students. The support and generosity of staff, teachers, stu- Muffins with Moms dents and the community made this event a “The trip was excellent. I think I By Mrs. Boylan, Mrs. Clark and success! For four hours, we received many might become a nurse and I’m excited to go to generous donations. school for it,” stated Jocelyn Guzman, an eighth Mrs. Duquette “I got involved on that day because grader. From moms, to aunts and grandmas, the money was going to a good cause. I wanted all the special ladies in our lives were celebrated “The nurses answered all my ques- to help the people who were affected by the on Monday, May 13th. The kindergarteners tions. Now I know what I want to do for a ca- Boston catastrophe,” said Kiana Gonzalez, a celebrated their moms, by hosting a special sixth grader at Donahue. “I felt that I made a reer in the medical field...nursing!” said a Do- nahue seventh grader who went on the trip. breakfast in their honor. The event, Muffins with difference in so many peoples’ lives.” Moms, took place in the cafeteria and gave the Our goal was to raise $500 for the What Makes a Folktale a Folktale? little ones some special time to enjoy muffins, charity and we exceeded it by raising $560! juice and a few activities with their moms. Kin- Whether it was selling Dolphin Pride cupcakes dergartener Hazel Meyer said, “It’s a fun day to or sudsing up cars, the community came togeth- When the fourth grade students er to make a positive impact on other people. visited the Eric Carle Picture Book Museum on show mommy’s that we love them. They take We’d like to thank everyone for their participa- April 26th, they had the chance to ask Latina good care of us.” The students presented their tion and let them know that they made a differ- Folktale illustrator and author Lulu Delacre moms with cards and handmade gifts to thank about her craft. Lulu read “How the Rainbow them for all of the special things they do. ence. was Born”, one of her tales from Golden Tales, a

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Genre study with a Fairy Tale celebration. Stu- Respectful, Responsible and Safe Morgan dents wore fairy tale regalia and had fairy snacks. Prior to the celebration students had been By Alison Keller learning about the fairy tale genre using the Learning English Together Systemic Functional Linguistic approach. The By Kate Blair students learned that a fairy tale is a make be- Students at Morgan Full Service Com- munity School (FSCS) have been working this lieve story that follows a lot of the narrative features such as orientation, sequence of events year to learn and role model school-wide expec- Students and parents at Morgan and resolution. However it has specific charac- tations of respectful, responsible and safe behav- School are learning English together! Joanne teristics that a narrative would not have. Stu- ior. Teachers worked with students to create Gold, Family Literacy/ESOL Teacher, and Kate dents conducted meaningful discussions about behavior assemblies that demonstrated what Blair, Seventh and Eighth Grade ELL Teacher what kind of language they could use for the respectful, responsible and safe behavior looked have joined forces in organizing a weekly specific parts of the fairy tale, always taking the like in the different settings of the school. Stu- “Wednesday Something,” in which both classes audience into consideration. They acquired fairy dents performed skits and created videos to come together to learn English and create com- tale specific vocabulary through the use of men- show what the appropriate behavior looked like. munity. On a recent Wednesday morning, the tor texts and completed many activities such as We also kicked-off a student recogni- middle school English Language Development building the field, modeling and joint construc- tion system. Morgan Jaguar tickets are distribut- (ELD) group welcomed parents to their class- tion which led to the final output of an inde- ed by staff when they notice a student exhibiting room as they demonstrated a dynamic vocabu- pendently written fairy tale. At the end of the a notable action that is respectful, responsible or lary activity called “Four Corners.” The ELD unit the students invited their families and ad- safe. Classrooms each have a weekly goal and if students were especially proud to showcase ministrators to the celebration and proudly read they achieve it, they earn extra recess, popcorn their brand-new classroom iPad, acquired by their stories to them. As the resolution of a fairy and a movie or a homework pass. There are Mrs. Blair’s recent grant from DonorsChoose. tale goes... And they all lived happily ever after! Students showed the parents a book trailer staff incentives as well. project based on the book Bunnicula using the This initiative is the culmination of a exciting and engaging iMovie app. Ms. Gold’s College Visits for Eighth Graders year’s worth of work of the behavior manage- parent class demonstrated a kinesthetic speak- By Emily Temple ment workgroup, a team of staff, administrators ing activity focusing on –ing verbs and positive and community partners that work together to and negative present-simple phrases. Both To assist eight grade students in their lead the school community in implementation of groups look forward each week to participating transition to high school, they met with their school-wide behavioral expectations through in new and engaging exercises designed to make school guidance counselor during the months of common practices and systems that support all learning English fun! Parents can register for a September through December and took an students. summer program by contacting Glenda Morales interest inventory on a career website called at 413-552-0806. MASSCIS. They also developed high school, Literacy Partnership with HCC career and college goals. Next, the interest Morgan is proud to announce a litera- th Morgan 8 Grader Donates Hair inventories were used to develop college cam- cy partnership with Holyoke Community Col- pus visits and ensure that the students’ interests lege through Link to Libraries Inc. We have Eighth grade student Kyanna Diaz, were addressed during the tours. received hundreds of books donated to students recently attended a cut-a-thon sponsored by the The students were able to enjoy visit- Unity Club at Holyoke Community College. and our library through the generous support of ing five college campuses (UMASS, Springfield Kyanna donated seventeen inches of her hair to HCC and Link to Libraries. This spring we benefit Wigs For Kids, a nonprofit group that kicked off a new Guest Reader program where provides hair replacement and support for chil- staff at HCC come and read to our kindergar- dren who have lost their hair due to chemother- ten, first, second, and third grade classrooms. apy, radiation, burns and other medical issues at Dr. Messner, President of HCC recently visited no cost to children or their families. Kyanna’s and read to Mrs. Drohan’s first grade class. The family attended the event to show their support and pride. “I wanted to help kids that have no students really enjoyed the book, Purple, Green hair,” Kyanna remarked after the event. “I feel and Yellow by Robert Munsch. After the reading happy and proud of myself. Now, someone will students asked Dr. Messner questions about feel better about themselves because of what I college. We did.” Kyanna’s father, Rafael Diaz, looked on are looking College, WNEU, HCC, and STCC) and with admiration for his daughter. “Kyanna can forward to do anything she sets her mind to,” he said. meeting with professors and college stu- fifteen more Morgan School agrees, and hopes that others dents. They visited dorms, sat inside col- will follow Kyanna’s example. For more infor- lege classes, toured the campus, participat- guest read- mation on Wigs For Kids or to make a hair ed in interactive workshops and ate at the ers from donation, visit http://www.wigsforkids.org . dining halls with college students. HCC visit- The transition process is crucial ing our in combating the high school dropout rate classrooms Fairy Tale Fans and providing college awareness. I hope through the By Militza Semidei these students attain their goals. I am so end of the proud to be the Guidance Counselor of First through third grade ELD stu- year. these 49 transitioning eighth grade stu- President of HCC, Dr. Messner dents at Morgan culminated their Fairy Tale reads to first grade students. dents.

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to a unit on the continents. Photos displayed to the right are postcards Sullivan from Croatia and Antarctica. From Page to Stage with Second Graders

By Liz Woolsey BOKS Active Kids Day

By Myriam Skolnick From April 22nd through May 1st, Mrs. Boyer's second grade students were actively engaged in Enchanted Circle Theater's program, From Page to Stage with Teaching Artist, Liz Woolsey. During this eight Experts agree that a lack of physical exercise and poor eating day integrated arts workshop we explored the book, Joseph Had a Little habits have a negative impact on children’s performance in the classroom Overcoat, by Simms Taback, which we adapted into an original perfor- and contribute to health problems. The BOKS (Building Our Kids’ Suc- mance for family and friends. Along the way, we discovered endless cess) before-school physical activity program is designed to jump start possibilities in the creative process while emphasizing the 7 Habits of students' brains and prepare them for a day of learning. The program Effective Readers, essential questions, team building activities and theater combines play, physical activity, team games and short talks on nutrition games. This book has a reuse, recycle theme which coincided with our to create healthier habits for children to achieve life-long fitness. Sullivan Earth Day starting School has participated for two years using the BOKS philosophy. The date. This inspired program typically starts an hour before school and runs two or three us to use recycled mornings a week. objects in our cos- th tume and set de- On May 4 , the signs and embrace BOKS sponsors the book's lesson held a monumen- that "you can al- tal Active Kids ways make some- Day at Reebok thing out of noth- Headquarters in Canton, MA. ing!" The event was held on acres of Left to right: Devin Beauregard, Carlos Liberato, fields of the Postcards from Around the World Christiaan Boria, Cade Lachapelle , Moises Silva, c o m p a n y ’ s By Kelly Doktor BOKS leader Martha Leamy, Ellice Figueroa, De- headquarters reck Carattini, Maya Champion and offered the children games, The challenge was set to finally get postcards from all the 50 cooking demos, interactive shows, a Fun Run and a meeting with the states and as many continents and countries as possible for the annual Bruins’ hockey mascot. Postcards From Around The World project. Sullivan School second- The large contingent of Sullivan School students and chaper- grade teacher Kelly Doktor, along with her Westfield State University ones spent a sunny Saturday at Active Kids Day participating in the student teacher Avery Banfield-Weir, embarked on a social media and events, feasting on the free food and enjoying the entertainment. Our email blast as well as spreadi the word to colleagues to utilize every con- BOKS leader, the energetic Martha Leamy, was presented with a prestig- nection to complete the task. In about two months time, postcards from ious Agent of Change Award for her efforts to keep Sullivan School stu- all 50 states were received with the postmark being checked for accura- dents active and fit. She has been an overwhelming change agent in each cy. Even more exciting were the 89 postcards received from other coun- student’s attitude, fitness, and improved academic effort. She has made an tries from around the world! Doktor did a search on Twitter for impact, along with Melissa Prattico, also a Sullivan paraprofessional and “Antarctica” and made contact with a scientist there who sent a postcard YMCA staff Juan Velazquez and Sue Rigali . from when she was at McMurdo Station. Banfield-Weir searched out another contact in Washington D.C. and each student received a non- Sullivan School was able to participate in the Active Kids Day fiction book about Antarctica. Academically, the project was connected thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Holyoke Public Schools.

Kelly Buddying Up for Herb Tasting By Helen Finn The Kindergarten students in Mrs. Finn's class have been working with their "Reading Bud- dies" from Mr. Barsalou's Grade 6 ELA class. Recently they had a "taste test" where they combined several herbs with butter and tasted them on biscuits. The students enjoyed the chance to work with the "buddies" in a different setting. Many of the students really liked the taste of the different herbs however there were a few "yucks" from some reluctant tasters. Mrs. Finn and Mr. Barsalou both agreed that all the students enjoyed the activity and plan on continuing this arrangement in the future. In the photo to the right, Mr Barsalou, Xavier Vargas, Karina Lopez Perez, and Yarelys Aguiar are all enjoying the engaging herb tasting activity.

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For Teens by Teens Dean Tech By Cynthia Carbone JROTC Volunteers for Shriner’s JROTC volunteer each year as ushers at the Shriner’s Circus . Working on behalf of the Youth First initiative (http:// This year was no different. They were able to present a check to the www.massteenpregnancy.org/providers/youth-first) in Holyoke and Shriner’s Hospital for $225.00 from a Dress Down Fundraiser held at the Springfield, Julie Banda and Karen Schoneman of Health Resources in school. They also collected 40 pounds of soda can tabs that they present- Action (Boston, MA) met with Dean Tech students. to develop a For ed to the Shriners on May 2nd. These can tabs are recycled to help the Teens by Teens communication campaign. “This has been a great oppor- hospital buy computers, books, tunity for our students to have an important and active role,” explains and other items that will make health teacher, Cynthia Carbone. the children’s stay at the hospital This project is creating opportunities for young people to use brighter and easier . Kudos to social media and other community-based marketing to support healthy our cadets, Major Kieda and Sgt. decision-making about relationships and improve female-to-female friend- Cross for all they do in our ships. Students from Holyoke and Springfield have been involved in community! providing input and direction to this campaign since June 2012 and will take a lead role in launching this effort in the summer of 2013.

Dean’s Got Talent On May 10th Dean Tech hosted a talent show— Dean’s Got Talent. The event was a hit with many students showcasing their talents. Singing, rappin’, dancing, visual arts, playing instruments and modeling were the many talents presented by the students. Outstanding Vocational Student awards were presented to students who embody Dean’s values in their academic and shop career at Dean.

Health Notes Staff Appreciation Week th On May 8 , the staff at Dean Tech was treated to a delicious By Cynthia Carbone Spanish luncheon prepared by their own Mrs. Sara Pacheco, Diana Pagan and Elsa Pagan. This was to honor the teachers and staff at the school for Staff Appreciation Week! Many thanks to these lovely ladies and to those UMass Nursing Doctoral candidate Denise Barry visited Mrs. who helped them in this endeavor. Carbone’s ninth grade Health classes in April, talking about Human Papil- loma Virus (HPV) and the cancer risk associated with several strains of this virus. She taught how the virus is transmitted and how students can Family Night Fun best protect themselves. Students learned about the Gardisil vaccine, which is available for nine to twenty-six year olds; and Ms. Barry sent an On Wednesday May 1st Dean hosted a Ninth Grade Family Night for students and their families. Teachers and Staff made this a spe- informational flyer home with each student. For more information visit cial night for everyone who attended by hosting different activities for CDC.gov. both the students and their parents. These activities also gave the stu- dents an opportunity to earn extra credit towards their academic classes. Some of the activities included Writing, Algebra, Social Studies, Health Congratulations (Teen Pregnancy,) and Biology which had an interesting lesson on genes. Parents had the opportunity to meet and build relationships with other Dean Rising Stars parents and staff members of Dean Tech. Along with the different activi- Daisha Serrano – Superintendent’s Choice ties, a delicious dinner was served by El Rincon Boricua. We are proud to announce that we had over 100 attendees! A raffle was held and prizes Rafael Gomez – 12th grade included Barnes and Noble and Stop & Shop gift cards , gift certificates to Hector Luis – 11th grade the Dean Tech Café, and a A Title I gift basket. Francisco Diaz III – 10th grade After an exciting evening, we winded down with a community activity called Plant a Seed. This activity gave everyone a chance to Plant Edeni Colon – 9th grade a Seed in Dean Tech’s own greenhouse. The purpose of this activity is to help grow organic healthy food that will be provided for our community food pantry and for use in our school’s cafeteria.

Construction Construction has finally begun on Dean’s New Science Wing! We are looking forward to all kinds of changes at Dean, throughout this exciting summer!

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HHS students and staff dress up to celebrate Spirit Week.

Photo credit: Susan Napolitano

their own mission patch using shape, color and To end this great ceremony, a tree was planted images. outside of one of our Kindergarten classrooms McMahon Dancing the Night Away Autism Resource Night The eighth grade class held a middle For the first time McMahon school school Decades Dance. Students dressed in held a community Autism Resource Night. The their favorite decade attire from the 60s, 70s, evening shared and informed those who attend- 80s and 90s and danced to the different sounds ed about Autism and gained information about of the times. They had a blast! The money all of the raised will be used for the eighth grade field trip different to High Meadows. What a great way to end the programs and ser- vices that are availa- ble in the Celebrating Arbor Day communi- McMahon had the honor this year of ty. Ven- holding a National Arbor Day Celebration. dors from Mayor Morse spoke of the wonderful grant the all over Western Mass provided information city of Holyoke received to be greener. The about social skills programs, after school pro- grant money will be used for planting trees in grams, summer activities, technology services various locations around the city. Principal Gina and training opportunities. The Holyoke Fire Roy introduced the Rising Stars of McMahon Department also attended to provide safety (Jacoby Authier, Siobhan Brennan, and Draine information. Holyoke Public Schools speech Colon Rivera) who presented a poem about year and their years together as a class before and occupational therapists were there to an- Arbor Day. The middle school made a wonder- swer any questions about their services within ful banner and all students in the building signed going to high school. the schools. The night was filled with the deli- an allegiance to protect and preserve trees. The On May 10th, the eighth graders with cious smells of baked goods and fun filled raffle fifth graders presented a group poem with cor- the assistance of Ms. Jenna Kaeppel held a dance tables to benefit field trips and supplies. This responding pictures to the audience. The kin- for the fourth and fifth graders. These students wonderful event would not have been possible dergarten class stole the show with a song and led the younger students in a variety of different if it was not for Joe Hudson, Anne Morehouse, performance that they recited about trees. dances and activities. and Jill Hughes. The Autism Resource Night City Forester John Twohig, Recreation Supervi- was a huge success. It is events like this that sor Peter Leclerc, and members of the school make communities and people come together. committee also attended to honor Arbor Day. Space Exploration Students in Noreen Ewick’s sixth grade class blasted off to Mars at the Christa McAuliffe-Challenger Center. Located at Framingham State University, the center which houses a realistic Mission Control and Space Station environment immersed the students in a simulated program of space exploration. In preparation for their trip, students identified attributes of various NASA mission patches, and then designed

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Athletics Attention: All Athletes Interested in Trying Out for a Fall 2013/14 Sport? See Below for Try Out Information - Starting Dates and Times

HOLYOKE HIGH SCHOOL-KNIGHTS BOYS SOCCER- GIRLS SOCCER- THURSDAY, AUGUST 22nd -6:00 P.M. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ND -9:00 A.M.- 11:00 A.M. ROBERTS’ FIELD TURF (8/23-FRI. 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.) ROBERTS’ FIELD TURF (8/23-FRI. 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.-DONAHUE) CLEATS, SHIN GUARDS, RUNNING SHOES PHYSICALS, CLEATS, SNEAKERS COACH JOHN AMARAL-413-531-2187 COACH KEVIN ROBERTS 413-532-8385 OR 413-265-3295 [email protected] [email protected]

GOLF- CROSS COUNTRY- WYCKOFF COUNTRY CLUB-1st practice TBA THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ND -5:00 P.M. COACH WILL CALL OR MAIL YOU THE Information RUNNING SHOES, WATER BOTTLE, PAPERWORK GOLF SEASON IS SHORT….PRACTICE! SUMMER TRAINING IS A MUST!! COACH DON BERGERON 567-8454 HOLYOKE H.S. TRACK-ROBERTS [email protected] B-COACH DAVE REINHART 413-297-6555 [email protected] G-COACH-LISA HOLMES 413-575-6816 [email protected]

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL- FIELD HOCKEY- THURSDAY, AUGUST 22nd THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ND -3:30 P.M. H.H.S. LARGE GYM 10 A.M.-12 P.M. ROBERTS’ TURF FIELD-HHS SNEAKERS, SHORTS, T-SHIRT, SWEATPANTS SNEAKERS, STICK, GOOGLES, SHIN PADS, CLEATS COACH PAULA CONWAY-413-478-8037 COACH JACKIE MOTYL 413-563-5470 [email protected] *If you don’t own a stick, we can advise you on the 1st day of tryouts

FOOTBALL-GRADES 10-12 CHEERLEADING- MONDAY, AUGUST 19H THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ND @ TBA ROBERTS’ FIELD TURF-5:00 P.M. No pads. T-SHIRT, SHORTS & SNEAKERS CLEATS, T-SHIRT, SHORTS & SNEAKERS NO JEWELRY, CELL PHONES, ETC. COACH BOB LASTOWSKI 413-364-2267 HOLYOKE H.S. LARGE GYM [email protected] COACH- TBA FRESHMEN FOOTBALL-GRADE 9 MONDAY, AUGUST 19th ROBERTS’ FIELD TURF-3:30 P.M. COACH TOM BOWLER 413-532-0719 [email protected]

DEAN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL-HAWKS FOOTBALL-AUGUST 19th GIRLS VOLLEYBALL-AUGUST 22ND DEAN TECH FIELD AT 9:00 A.M. DEAN TECH GYM AT 4:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. CLEATS, RUNNING SHOES, T-SHIRT, SHORTS SNEAKERS, SHORTS, T-SHIRT, PHYSICAL BE IN SHAPE….READY TO GO!! COACH MELANIE DZIOBA -603-661-3153 COACH JOE DUTSAR 860-763-5860 [email protected] [email protected]

To view, print, and complete the required paperwork, visit the Holyoke Public Schools website: http://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/athletics.htm

For additional information, contact the Athletic Office—TELEPHONE 413-493-1683 FAX 413-534-2098

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Parent Classroom Observations By Katy Moonan CONNECTIONS After School Studies show that parent involvement in education re- sults in higher grades, better attendance, higher graduation rates, Donahue Welcomes Back the CONNECTIONS Program and more positive attitudes towards school. Increasing parent in- volvement is one of the main goals of the Parent English and Family By Tom Wyse Literacy classes at EN White and Kelly schools. One of the most successful strategies for this has been regular parent classroom observations. The observations get parents directly involved and The Donahue students certainly are happy this spring. After a three ultimately help accelerate the growth of a strong school-home year absence, Jorge Castellano, Jennifer Scott, Amy Fitzgerald and Thomas connection. Parents have had an overwhelmingly positive reaction Wyse worked together to reestablish the CONNECTIONS After School to the observations, because of the insight they gain into their Program at Donahue. The result has been a successful community based after child’s school environment and expectations, as well as the oppor- school program with the highest attendance in the district. tunity it affords to build a relationship with teachers. Barbara Smith, Head Cook at Donahue School said, “These kids One of the E.N. White School mothers who observed love what we do, and it shows every session we have.” With the support of her son in third grade reflected that, “I loved the observation be- Principal Amy Fitzgerald and Vice Principal Angela Thatcher the program has cause now I know how my children behave at school and how the been a huge success. Joe Neely, a seventh grader, said, “I love having it back!” teachers work to help them. That will help me understand and Joe’s favorite club is Community Landscaping, which incorporates math and support my children better in their classes.” Second grade teachers science together. Other unique clubs at Donahue include Cooking, Zumba, Maria Neves-Puffer and Deborah Poulin comment that, “Having Knitting for the Needy and the Community Service Club which teacher’s at parents of our students attend English as a Second Language (ESL) Donahue have embraced. classes here at E.N. White has been a very positive experi- ence. Parents not only demonstrated that learning English is im- Most of the students are able to complete their math homework, portant, but they also visited our classroom and became much especially with their math teacher, Thomas Wyse running the program. “I am more aware of what their children were learning. This program very lucky to have the full support from administration and colleagues,” Wyse helped the parents, but it also helped to build a better school/home said. connection. We wish that all our parents that are English Language Learners (ELL) could take advantage of this worthwhile program.” Third grade teacher Deb Sherburne, who always sends a letter CONNECTIONS Students Landscape Donahue School home the first day of school to let parents know she is available and that her classroom is always open to them, is another teacher that By Tom Wyse has welcomed parent observers into her classroom. She emphasiz- es that, “It is important for the parents to know that we are on the same team - their child's team, and it is essential that we work together to support their children's academic, social, and emotional development.” Classroom observations have been an important part of increasing parent involvement through the parent class this year at EN White. Kelly School seventh grade teacher Dr. Hickson is anoth- er teacher that has welcomed parents into her classroom. She said, “When she, [one of the mothers in the parent class], came in it was The Maurice A. Donahue Community Landscaping Program has great for everyone, including her children but the other students taken on the task of landscaping the front of the school. With the help of too. It was nice for her to observe what her children are experi- several teachers and Lowes, the students have designed all new flower beds to encing in my classroom as well as for her children to see that she is brighten up the school's appearance. The effort, ideas and commitment dedi- trying to get a better handle on English, which is huge. They are all cated by the fifth through eight grade students to this project was amaz- learning together.” Kelly School parents have had an overwhelming- ing. "Where else can we get dirty and not be in trouble?" said Imari Colon a ly positive reaction to the observations, because of the insight they sixth grader, who was covered with dirt and blue paint when she replied. gain into their child’s school environment and expectations, as well Danelisse Bermudez, another sixth grader at Donahue said, “This is really as because of the opportunity it affords to build a relationship with creative and a lot of fun. It is our way of helping the school." teachers. One mother reflected, “I felt at ease because I didn’t know the teacher before and I saw that my children were relaxed with her. The experience was very positive for me personally.” Dean CONNECTIONS Students Another mother was thrilled that it helped her to “understand her Learn About the Music Business children and their teachers better.” School administrators have also felt a positive impact stemming from the observations. Jean- By Jen Bergus nette Alicea, the Family Access and Engagement Coordinator at Intro to the Music Biz has quickly become one of the most popular Kelly, commented that, “Exposing them to what the real classroom clubs in the after-school program at Dean Tech. Instructor Selina Melendez is activity is like has made a difference in the point of view of a lot of teaching students how to build their own recording studios complete with parents, who’ve gone from complaints to ‘Oh I’m getting a better budgeting costs and necessary equipment. Students are also learning about sense of what’s going on.’ That in itself is a great step forward for new technology and recording equipment. Collaboratively, students in the club our parents here at Kelly.” are creating original music compositions, writing their own lyrics and melodies. Thank you to everyone who helped make it possible! By the end of the session, students will have enough material to construct a Please call Katy at 413-588-2013 for more information. CD. Ms. Melendez is also showing the students how to run a small business.

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Una Carta Abierta a la Comunidad de la Escuela Holyoke Despedida

Por David Dupont, Superintendente de Escuelas Artist: Jaymarie Cruz , E.N. White

Cuando entré al salón 152-N en la nueva Escuela Peck en gente que cada éxito que he obtenido, se lo debo a ellos. Le doy mis septiembre del 1973, como un nuevo maestro, lo que personificó la mejores deseos al Dr. Sergio Páez y sé que va a seguir trabajando duro y novedad de todo esto fue mi nueva silla de maestro que seguía comple- mantener ese nivel de dedicación con el cambio de liderazgo del distrito. tamente envuelta en plástico. ¿Como de nuevo era todo eso? Ese pri- Gracias por su arduo trabajo y apoyo y les deseo a todos buena salud y mer día de tu primer año en el trabajo es una combinación interna de éxito a lo largo de los años por venir. mariposas, nervios y todo lo que el corazón y el cerebro pueden conju- gar en nombre de altos niveles de ansiedad. Una cosa que siempre he recordado en la primera semana de mi carrera fue cuando pasando por el lado de dos profesores veteranos en el pasillo de la escuela escuchar- los hablar claramente uno al otro en retirarse. ¿Retirarse? Obviamen- te, eso no estaba en ninguna parte de mí pensar en ese momento, pero nunca olvidó esa breve e involuntaria expiación cuando yo estaba empe- zando mi carrera en la educación escuchar un veterano que se le termina su carrera en sólo diez meses después, el siguiente mes de junio. Y así, cuarenta años después, yo soy aquel que pone fin a su carrera en ese campo en junio. A través de Watergate, la fiebre del disco, la crisis de los rehenes en Irán, líneas de gas, MTV, ¿“Quien le disparó a JR?”. Reagonomics, los transbordadores espaciales, el Muro de Berlín. Tor- menta del Desierto, OJ y el Ford Bronco, Bill y Hilary la tecnología fun- ciona desenfrenado, “W”, 9/11, los esteroides y el deporte, ObamaCare, y mucha más historias y acontecimientos pasando entre medio, he dis- frutado esta larga carrera trabajando con niños y tantos profesionales muy trabajadores y dedicados; y personal de apoyo. Nunca dejes que suene en exceso o cursi que los educadores pueden hacer una diferencia en las vidas de los niños. Ellos pueden, y lo hacen todos los días. Sea cual sea su capacidad de empleo en el distrito escolar, admiro y respeto lo que todos ustedes hacen para los alumnos de Holyoke, y me identifico con ustedes con respeto a los asuntos inter- nos e inherente a las escuelas urbanas, junto con las fuerzas externas que hacen un gran trabajo tan desafiante. Pero la recompensa, más allá de pago, está justo en frente de ustedes cada día y también a lo largo del camino en el futuro cuando te encuentras con ex alumnos que están ansiosos por saludarte y esperan que usted los reconozcas. He tenido un gran apoyo durante todos estos años de tanta

Adiós Mr. Dupont Sr. Dupont, gracias por sus 40 años de arduo trabajo y dedicación a las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke. Le deseamos éxito y felicidad en sus esfuerzos futuros. Que este nuevo capítulo en su vida le traiga todo lo que busca y mucho más. Felicidades en su retiro.

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Atención

MATRÍCULA DE Bienvenida al KINDERGARTEN Dr. Paez

El Comité de Escuelas de Holyoke ha Los niños tienen que cumplir los 5 nombrado al Dr. Sergio Páez el nuevo o años en o antes del 1 de septiem- superintendente de las Escuelas Públi- bre, 2013. cas de Holyoke. Gracias a los candida- tos, miembros del comité y al público

por sus servicios en este proceso. Registration by Bienvenido Dr. Páez! Appointment Only

Solicitudes disponibles en LA OFICINA DE ASIGNACIÓN 57 Suffolk Street Primer Piso Matricula por cita solamente Llame o visite: 413-534-2007

Para Padres/Tutores de Estudiantes Actuales de Sexto Grado Oportunidades de Para que un estudiante entre al séptimo grado en septiembre de Aprendizaje 2013, necesita someter documentación de los siguientes requisi- tos a la enfermera de la escuela: durante el Verano 1. Examen Físico (copia del examen o fecha de la cita) 2. Dos dosis de Vacunas contra la Sarampión, Papera, Rubéola Ofrecido a los Estudiantes de las (MMR) Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke 3. Tres dosis de Vacuna contra la Hepatitis B 4. Una dosis de Vacuna contra el Tétano (Tdap) Vacuna de Re- Comenzando el 8 de julio fuerzo (a menosque no sea el último refuerzo del tétano en los últimos 5 años) hasta el 8 de agosto 5. Dos dosis de Vacuna contra la Varicela (o caso medico docu- de 8:00 AM a 1:00 PM mentado)

Para obtener más información, Cualquier estudiante que no presente pruebas de los requisitos visite el sitio web: indicados a la enfermera de la escuela será excluido de entrar al séptimo grado en septiembre de 2013, hasta que tenga los re- http://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us quisitos.

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Estudiantes Adultos en la Escuela Morgan Por Joanne Gold Atletismo – Alcance para el Cancer Estudiantes adultos en la clase ESOL de Alfabetización Familiar en la Escuela Morgan se han centrado esta primavera en la participación de los padres en las Conferencias de Padres y Maestros, la lectura de libros y resúmenes de escritura, el aprendizaje sobre el cuerpo con el fin de mejo- rar la comunicación con los profesionales de la salud y la exploración de objetivos profesionales. Hemos participado en talleres sobre problemas de vivienda y hemos hecho un viaje a los museos de Springfield durante las vacaciones de primavera. También disfrutamos de la exhibición de imágenes de Puerto Rico en el Open Square y estaremos visitando el Museo de Arte en Smith College y los Jardines Botánicos. Además, hemos forjado una nueva relación con Kate Blair de la clase ELL de escuela secundaria a quien nosotros visitamos y con la cual compartimos actividades de lenguaje. Es divertido aprender juntos! Varios padres de la clase ayudaron al equipo de Morgan de maestros, administradores y coordinadores de la comunidad a prepararse para presentar en MATSOL, una conferencia a nivel estatal en Framingham, el 2 de Mayo. Llegamos a mostrar nuestro fabuloso programa de Participación Familiar, destacando la clase de ESOL y la cultura inclusiva de la escuela. Los padres están cada vez más familiarizados con el plan de estudios y sin- tiéndose más capaces de ayudar a sus hijos con las tarea escolar. Esperamos terminar el año escolar y luego volver a la escuela Morgan para un programa de 5 semanas. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Glenda Morales al 413-552-0806 para información de registro. Esperamos poder inscribir a más padres interesados en aprender Inglés!!

Escuela Superior Centro de Excelencia Escuela McMahon de Holyoke Natysha Luciano Jacoby Authier Derrick Balise Bryan A. Dec Siobhan Brennan Louis Laguerre Draine Colon Rivera Escuela Donahue Hanna Smith

Ryan Beauregard Haily Matos-Rivera Escuela Morgan Armanis Fuentes Madison Chouinard Rachel Hall Janessa Rodriguez Fabian Nuñez Nathaniel Hookumchand Luis O. Rivera Sarah Chapdelaine Jan Carlos Santiago Margaret Keane Escuela E.N. White Jesus Alberto Rivera Escuela Peck Jovelisse Santiago Endy Sanchez Simon Surrette Perryne Vega Selina Ortega Marineiry Ortiz Jorge Velez Limaris Soltren

William J. Dean Sullivan School Escuela Kelly Escuela Superior Técnica Meagan Breen Nayelliz Berrios Cabrera Izabel Alicea Edeni Colon Luis Alfredo Rivera Ryan Costello Francisco Diaz III Anjylee Reyes Hector Luis Superintendent’s Choice Rafael Gomez

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