Announcing Accomplishments Honors
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M AY 2006 D ISTRICT N EWSLETTER V OLUME 21.11 Announcing Accomplishments http://www.sayville.k12.ny.us With so many student achievements and accolades being NEWSWORTHY acknowledged Districtwide, here’s just a sampling... 2006 SERIES SCHOLARSHIPS Naming The Mercedes G. Astor FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Scholarship Winner and Alternate The NYS Education Department has When Dowling College Benefactor John Astor established the annual Mercedes G. awarded scholarships to the following Astor Memorial Scholarship in September 1968, it was to honor his late wife, Mercedes. Seniors for their academic excellence Since that time, Sayville Seniors from the top twenty students in the graduating class throughout their high school careers. each year submit their applications in anonymity, bidding for the scholarship, valued at Amanda Asaro Daniel Hahn $4,000 ($1,000 per college year). Each student must be nominated by a school authority Daniel Capurso Andrew Brooks and had to have demonstrated excellence in scholastics, character, leadership qualities, Bryan Bernard Amanda Jacob Michael DeLuca Rebecca Burns extracurricular participation, social behavior, exemplary citizenship, and the ability to get Gillian Bialer Trevor Sergison along well with others. Additionally, the candidates are asked to write letters explaining what makes them deserving National Merit Scholarship of this award. The winner is Candidates Selected required to attend a four- Congratulations to the six Class of year college or university in 2007 members who were selected for the the United States. National Merit Scholarship Program for Congratulations to Class of their outstanding performances on the 2006 Seniors Amanda Asaro 2005 PSAT exam. They are: William for winning this year’s Beck, Trevor Caverly, Michelle De Bonis, Mercedes G. Astor Caryn Rosenberg, April Rueb, and Lara Memorial Scholarship and to Andrew Brooks who was Schmitt! Superintendent Dr. Rosemary Jones and Principal Joseph Buderman congratulate Reminder to the parents of named the alternate. scholarship winner Amanda Asaro and alternate Andrew Brooks. Special Education students: Lottery Scholarship Awards Winner & Honors YOUR SURVEYS Sayville Senior Bryan Bernard has been • For their outstanding commitment to EEDED selected as this year’s 2006 Lottery protecting and enhancing environmental N ! Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship quality, Sayville High SWEEP Club Please remember to complete recipient, offered by the New York State members, under the direction of Mrs. Maria A.S.A.P. the New York State Education Lottery. In addition to his academic Brown, have been selected for the 2006 U.S. Department surveys that were mailed standing, he is being recognized as a well- EPA Environmental Quality Award. home in early May. Answering the rounded student with accomplishments in •••••• questionnaires for each child will provide community service, leadership, and • The Milliken Technical Center Awards went NYSED with important information that citizenship. to Sayville students who achieved Honor will help improve services and results for Since 1967, the New York Lottery has Roll and/or Perfect Attendance Awards for our students with disabilities.This survey generated $27 billion in aid to education, the third quarter of the 2005-2006 school is being conducted statewide, so DO has sponsored educational programs, and year: Honor Roll: Elizabeth Christensen, NOT return it to Sayville. Rather, mail under the leadership of Governor Pataki, Michael Haas, Lyndsay Kollegger, Alec your completed questionnaire in the created the LOT Scholarships. Awarded to Reutter, & Perfect Attendance: Nicholas included postage paid envelope directly one exceptional senior from participating DeRosa. to Cyberdata Inc.You can also go online high schools throughout New York, this •••••• to complete your questionnaire at honor includes a $4,000 scholarship, paid • As a result of their hard work, commitment, www.vesidsurvey.com/parent. in $1,000 annual increments, to be applied and dedication, Sayville High School If you have any questions, call the toward the cost of attending an accredited students Jamie Kaminsky, Victoria Finger, Special Education Office at 244-6545. New York College, university, or trade and Jessica Santiago were selected to the school. Congratulations to Bryan for National Technical Honor Society at achieving this honor. Brookhaven Technical Center. BOARD OF EDUCATION BOE Citations Awarded to Students: Awards were presented by Principal Rose Castello, BOE President Kevin L. Spelman, BOE Vice President Deborah KEVIN L. SPELMAN,PRESIDENT Van Essendelft, BOE Trustees Maureen Dolan, Norm deVenau, Raymond J. Nelson, and John Verdone. DEBORAH VAN ESSENDELFT,VICE PRESIDENT PILOT CLUB ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS (presented by Laurie Kaye, & Joanne Hamilton): ALLISON J. CRUZ Tad Dieckhoff (Lincoln), Christopher McGrath (Sunrise), Caroline Greco (Cherry) NORMAN DEVENAU MAUREEN DOLAN SD MATH OLYMPIAD ) RAYMOND J. NELSON Steven Smith, Rachael Wachter, Matthew Stephan, Curran Boyce, JOHN VERDONE Connor Mulry, and Courtney Takats. BOARD NOTES The Team will compete in the First Annual Math Tournament, College of Old Westbury, June 9th) AT THE MAY 11TH BOE MEETING Recognition was given to SD WINNER OF THE TOWN OF ISLIP STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD • Brian Denton, Chief Custodian, High Emma Prokesch (for her service for People in Need/Locks of Love) School, 30 Years • Tenure Candidates (page 3) • District Volunteers (page 2, below) SD FIRST-PLACE WINNERS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHY CHALLENGE • Students (page 2, right) Matthew Stephan (5th) and Julia Cameron (4th), DR.ROSEMARY F. J ONES, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, REPORTED ON THE FOLLOWING: 1. Department Chairperson’s Report SUFFOLK ZONE AWARD WINNERS: SHARPSHOOTER CONTEST WINNERS: • Music Department: Bernstein/Hoffman 2. Overview: 2006-2007 Proposed Budget Samantha Schenkel and Dylan Bonacore Kyle Murray (5th), Justin Siracusa (4th), Sabrina a) Budget Vote & Election, May 16, 7am to Mayrose (4th), amd Caroline DeLuca 5th) 9pm, High School Lobby 3. Reading Adoption Presentation • Stimmel/Greenwald LOCKS OF LOVE BOE CITATION: Bridget Read 4. Sayville Library Board ******** BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSION RECOGNIZING DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS • Athletic Foundation Proposals Although not all District volunteers could be present for the photos, the BOE acknowledged the following for their service throughout the academic year. THE PROPOSED SCHOOL (* indicates present for photo) DISTRICT BUDGET PASSED WITH 2,006 yes; 1,066 no DISTRICT SITE-BASED TEAM • Karen Murphy, Rhonda Saltzman WELLNESS COMMITTE • Kathy Lawrence, COORDINATING COUNCIL OF PTAS • Ken Kranz Maria Macarle, ••••••• MS/HS PTA • Jean Christensen Denise White, Sayville School District would SUNRISE DRIVE PTA • Cindie Kolacz, Linda Zambaras, Kelle Knopf and Richard like to thank the community Pellegrini* for your continued support of PARENT MEMBERS CSE • Dari Creglia, Susan our children’s education. Fitzgerald, Debbie Gatta, Suzanne Castagna*, Eileen McElroy, Gus Merced, Karyn Russo, Jennifer Ferremi*,Amy Hutchison*, UPCOMING EVENTS Janet Ibanez, Nancy Schaefer, Susan Waters May 29 Schools Closed: Memorial Day June 1 Board of Education Workshop Meeting, 7pm, Admin. Bldg. June 2 SAVA All-District Art Show, Middle School Commons, 7-9pm June 7 All-District Elemementary Band/Orchestra Concert, Middle School, 7:30pm June 8 Board of Education Meeting, 8 pm, Old Junior High Auditorium CHERRY AVENUE PTA LINCOLN AVENUE PTA SEPTA SMBA Denise Wolmart*, Ginny Sullivan*, Geralyn Eileen Tyznar*, Michael Bialer* Kelly Baldo, Karen Panzarino*, Gina Minogue Nancy Clarke Chamberlain PAGE TWO Various Venues for Award-Winning Artists Congressional Showcase of Sayville Artists Sayville High School and Middle School A Good Showing at the BAFFA Awards students presented their art portfolios for At the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts adjudication at the New York State Art (BAFFA) annual High School Student Invitational Teachers Association annual Portfolio Art Exhibit, eight out of the ten Sayville students Project. Seven out of the eight Sayville received awards. Congratulations to our talented students received the highest ranking of artists (listed below) and their teachers Evan Distinguished Artist for their work. Special Hammer, Kim Kamensky, and Bobbie Dalpiaz. note: Jason Cromwell received a perfect FIRST PLACE: score for his art portfolio. Kristina Stucklen, drawing/pen & ink Erica VanEssendelft, painting/oil Congratulations to Samantha Russ, Jason Congressman Steve Israel and Art Dept. Chair SECOND PLACE: Julia Lang-Shapiro admire student Kerri Dougherty’s Cromwell,Angela Link, Mike Cetta, and Maggie Cerveny, drawing/pen & ink work at the Congressional District Art Competition. Jillian Catapano, along with SMS students Lindsey Feeley, painting/watercolor Congratulations to all the Sayville High School Johnny Bavaro,Wyatt Terwilliger, and Julia Brianna Lind, drawing/colored pencil students listed below who displayed their artwork: MacDonell. Several Sayville art teachers,Art KT Martucci, sculpture/clay Sarah Bartlett Kerri Dougherty THIRD PLACE: Department Chair Julia Lang Shapiro, John Jessica Geraci, drawing/charcoal Angela Link Erika Schreiber Verschure (Cherry Avenue), and Jacqueline Zach Stewart, drawing/pen & ink Jillian Catapano Elizabeth Green Tabacco (MS Art substitute), participated in Kudos to students Michelle DeBonis and Jillian McManus Brianna Soldano the adjudication and judged the portfolios Kerri Dougherty, whose artwork was also Michelle DeBonis Kristen