Ho lyoke Pub lic Schools Connections A Community Working Together Our Web site: www.hps.holyoke.ma.us Volume 4, Issue 3 Spring 2006

Superintendent’s update for parents

By see so many Inside this issue: Dr. Eduardo Carballo teachers, parents, Superintendent of Schools school committee, city councilors, Early Childhood 2 administrators and Accreditation Finally, Spring is in the air! community mem- Along with the warm weather bers come to- comes final testing for the year gether to work on Reading Update 3 and our children are trying behalf of children. hard to improve on the MCAS The School Com- Assessment. mittee and I would like to assure our School Briefs 4-6 Our 25 Book Campaign is community that going very well as well as is the Dr. Eduardo Carballo discusses a story with first we will evaluate all Book of the Month. (see page grade students at Kelly School. From left to right the recommenda- 3) I urge all of you to continue are Asaiah Andino, Lissette Almonte and Naline Serrano. tions made and Teacher Awards 7 to read with your children at will listen to all the home and I invite you to visit vide the same level of funding concerns that you have before our schools and classrooms to allow us to continue our adopting a final plan. It is our and become involved. Important Parent 8 effort for the next school year. intent to make that decision Notices I also want to thank the many This is good news at a time before the end of the school parent volunteers that are in when we are losing students year so that everyone will our schools today. We have and must reorganize our ser- know where our students will Sports Corner 12 some fantastic parents and I vices and programs. be attending next September. am very appreciative of what I’m sure many of you have Finally, it is kindergarten regis- you do. My hat’s off to the been reading in the newspaper tration time. If you have any instrumental and violin parents Spanish Highlights 13- recently about the Superinten- children at home who will be and the students and faculty of 16 dent’s Task Force on school starting their kindergarten year the Dean Technical High closing and the three or four next fall, we highly recommend School with the assistance of different options that they are that you pre-register them. the School Committee Vice- recommending to the School For more information, please Chair, Mr. Michael Moriarty. Committee. It is our plan to contact the Student Assign- You all came together in less have a general public meeting ment Center at 534-2007 from than three days to put a terrific during the month of April to 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parents float in the St. Patrick’s Parade. hear commentary from parents who register early will also I’m already hearing from some of the affected schools. If you have the opportunity to regis- of you that next year will be have a child in the affected ter for a Kindergarten Summer bigger and better. schools, you will be receiving Academy, which we are plan- We continue to have meetings communications from the ning to run for the first time in with our partners, America’s school over the next couple of the City of Holyoke to provide Choice and the Department of weeks. Feel free to also check fun and learning activities in the Education, and I am happy to our website for particular in- Summer for newly entering report to you that all members formation on any of the op- kindergarten children. of the partnership are very tions, or you can view them on As you can see, the Holyoke pleased with the progress our educational Channel 12. Public Schools is committed to made so far. A lot of the I’d like to publicly thank the the children of our City. Let’s credit goes to the teachers task force members who all do our part to meet their who implemented the new worked very hard over several needs. reading and writing programs. months to come up with some I was notified this month that very workable and thoughtfully the State will continue to pro- designed plans. It is great to Page 2 Connections

Edited by Mission Statement Laura DuPont [email protected] The mission of the Special Thanks to: Holyoke Public Schools Elaine Lathrop, Luz Aguilar, Judy Williams, Michael Hines is to provide educational opportunities for all Contributing to this issue: students to reach their full potential in a safe, Elizabeth Larivee Hilary Russell Claire Ann Williams Dr. Helen Gibson secure, healthy learning Winnie Moynihan Nora Burke Patton Rosa Frau James Lescault environment while Mary Curro Ray Mitchell Marie Cole Paul Nowak valuing diversity and promoting responsible Lee McGarrigle Ellen Stein Bob Ferro Andrea Starkoski citizenship. Nancy Stenberg Pauline Carriere Mary Kate Ritchie Karen Guillette Joanne Marcotte Noreen Ewick Linda Carrier Gary O’Connor

Early Childhood programs accredited by NAEYC

The Preschool Program located gram conducts a self-study to 5. Promote the nutrition and at Joseph Metcalf School and determine how well it meets health of children and protect the Kindergartens at EN White the ten (10) standards of high- children and staff from illness School have earned national quality early childhood pro- and injury. accreditation from the National grams. After necessary im- 6 Employ and support a teach- Association for the Education provements are made, the ing staff that has the educa- of Young Children. Culminating program is observed by inde- tional qualifications, knowledge, several years of self study, pendent, professional valida- and professional commitment preparation, and hard work, tors, and then reviewed by a necessary to promote chil- these exemplary early child- national panel. Programs are dren’s learning and develop- E.N. White Kindergarten was hood programs in the Holyoke accredited by NAEYC for a ment and to support families’ one of two schools granted ac- Public Schools were recognized five-year period. Programs diverse needs and interests. creditation in February by the National must then submit annual re- Association for the Education ports and self-administered 7. Establish and maintain col- of Young Children (NAEYC) – program audits each year dur- laborative relationships with the nation’s leading organiza- ing the five year cycle. The each child’s family. tion of early childhood profes- standards insure that accred- 8. Establish relationships with sionals. This accreditation ited programs: and use the resources of the Holyoke School represents national distinction 1 Promote positive relation- community to support as high-quality early childhood Committee ships for all children and adults achievement of program goals. programs and also helps to to encourage each child’s sense Mayor Michael Sullivan assure the continuation of the 9 .Provide a safe and healthy of individual worth. Community Partnership Grant physical environment. Michael Moriarty and the Quality Kindergarten 2 Implement a curriculum 10. Implement strong personal, Mary Signet Grant which funds teaching that fosters all areas of child fiscal, and program manage- positions, teaching assistant development: cognitive, emo- Yvonne Garcia ment policies so that all chil- positions, classroom materials tional, language, physical, and dren, families, and staff have Barry Conway and training for the Holyoke social. high-quality experiences. Public Schools. NAEYC cre- Mollie Plant 3 Use developmentally, cultur- By earning NAEYC accredita- ated its accreditation program ally, and linguistically appropri- in 1985 to set professional tion, the Preschool Program at William A. Collamore ate and effective teaching Metcalf School and the Kinder- standards to improve the qual- approaches. Margaret Boulais ity of early childhood educa- garten Programs at EN White tion, and to help families iden- 4 Provide ongoing assess- School have joined the na- Gladys Lebron-Martinez tify high-quality child care and ments of a child’s learning and tional effort to raise the quality Jonathan Allyn early education programs. This development and communicate of early childhood education system was updated in 1999 the child’s progress to the and to give all children a better and again in 2005. To earn family. start towards academic suc- NAEYC’s accreditation, a pro- cess. Volume 4, Issue 3 Page 3

Book of the Month Campaign fosters love of reading

ment in reading. learn and grow. Reading aloud The book-of- helps children develop the Upcoming the-month also language skills that they will helps to build a use in school and throughout Books of the Month school culture their lives. around reading This year, students in grades and discussing K - 12 have had the experience One of the greatest gifts we books. These discussions pro- of sharing a high quality chil- can give our children is the vide a common language for dren's picture book and dis- love of reading. Through the difficult and important issues. cussing its topic. Each month a power of reading children will In addition to promoting liter- specific theme has been pre- April gain the skills and strengths acy in the district, the cam- sented through a read-aloud necessary to become life long paign gives students opportuni- and discussed. At times stu- “The Three Questions” learners. To encourage this ties to respond to literature dents have been asked to write Written and Illustrated by love of reading, all students and to see other students' about the book they have just Jon Muth and staff in the Holyoke Public responses. These responses heard or simply discuss it. The theme for the month Schools in conjunction with help students expand their Some of the themes presented is compassion our partnership with America's knowledge and gain an appre- this year are: acceptance, the Choice has participated in the ciation for other individuals' importance of community and May Book-of-the Month Campaign. point-of-view. Research and family, empowerment, and The intent of the campaign is “Wilma Unlimited: How practice show that one simple perseverance. These read to create opportunities for the Wilma Rudolph Became activity — reading aloud — is aloud provide a common way whole district to think about the World’s Fastest the best way to prepare chil- for the entire district to share and discuss an important issue dren for learning to read and the importance and love of Woman” each month and to provide a to keep them reading as they reading with our children. Written by Kathleen Krul model for district-wide engage- and Illustrated by David Diaz The theme of the month is Reading a million words is focus of 25 Books perseverance. Campaign June “Teammates” Every student in the Holyoke that the majority of our stu- Written by Peter Gelen- Public Schools has engaged in a dents are very close to reach- bock and Illustrated by spectacular reading journey ing the goal. Many students Paul Bacon where students are expected have already reached it. Some The theme of the month is to read one millions words this students are in need of a little courage. year or about 25 books a year. help but there is still time to Younger students read more complete the task. Overall our books than that, since they students have read more All three books are in print tend to read large print and/or books than ever. They have and should be available at picture books that contain discovered in depth a range of local libraries and book- fewer words. books that have amazed them stores. Each school re- but best of all they have en- Why read one million words a Sullivan School 7th grader, Dustin joyed reading them. ceives multiple copies of year? It helps students to ac- Lavoie reads one of his 25 books. the books. quire new vocabulary and in- This 25 Books Campaign crease their reading skills. We would not have been possible between 15,000 and 30,000 learn to read by reading. We without the cooperation and new words in the process. become fluent readers by read- support from all of our teach- According to them, incidental ing. We read to learn. We ers, principals, parents and learning of words from context read for enjoyment. after school program staff while reading is the major which have worked together Researchers William Nagy and mode of vocabulary growth. to make it a reality. Patricia Herman have found Though reading one million that students who read a mil- words or 25 books seems like lion words a year encounter a daunting task, the reality is Page 4 Connections

Lynch Middle School materials! After collecting paper and plastic school learning connection. It was a suc- products from February vacation on, the cessful night that culminated with Bingo for On June 8th, the th students were busy cutting, gluing and de- Books. Our own Cat in The Hat, Mr. Brian entire 6 grade signing their cities. In addition to the design Keane, was the master of ceremonies for of Lynch Middle and construction, students had to study a this portion of the evening. School will visit map of Mars to determine the best location Mrs. Pauline Carrier, Title I Parent Coordi- Historic Deer- to “build” their city. When construction was nator provided the snacks, book bags, and field. They will complete each team had to present their the prizes for our family night. participate in a model and explain its features to the class. special three year grant program H.B. Lawrence School called “Teach American History”. Social William Peck Middle Studies teacher Joanna Guerra says that this School was the host for is a hands-on experience of what it was like their annual Pops Concert to live in colonial times. To prepare the th on March 15th. The Peck students she is tying it into the 6 grade bands, under the direction curriculum by exploring the geography of Claire-Ann Williams, performed along theme of place, and how landforms influ- with the Sullivan School band directed by enced the culture of the times. The stu- Steve Damon and the Citywide Strings un- dents will participate in a series of ½ hour der the direction of Joe Jewitt (violins) and workshops exploring farming in colonial Flora van Wormer (cellos). times, textile industries such as quilt making and sheep shearing, woodworking, and a typical school day in the 1800s. Holyoke Alternative Program Alexandra Maldonado before the haircut Peck Middle School (HAP) at left and after at right. Would you like to someday live on Mars? The students of Students in Noreen Ewick’s 6th grade sci- the Latency com- Alexandra Maldonado, a student in Laura ence class have compared Earth to Mars and ponent of the Gates’ 5th grade class at Lawrence School, have used their creativity to design, develop Holyoke Alterna- made a special trip to a hair salon at the and construct a model of a city on the red tive Program re- Holyoke Mall in mid March. Alexandra had planet. cently participated her long hair cut short and donated her in the Birds of tresses to a child currently undergoing che- Prey assembly. The motherapy for cancer treatment. This children learned thoughtful act is example of Alexandra’s about a variety of caring attitude that she routinely demon- species of birds strates towards adults and children alike at such as the bald Lawrence School. The popular 5th grader eagle and the red was also Mrs. Gates’ Student of the Month hawk, information for February. about their habitats and characteristics of the environments in which they live. In the spring the students are planning to partici- During the month of February the students pate in a “Pennies for Patients” fundraiser in Mrs. Amy Piedra’s class at H. B. Lawrence Noreen Ewick (center) helps Deseree which is sponsored by the American Leuke- School were not only busy learning about Gonzalez and Jimarie Quinones with their mia Society. African Americans that have changed history Mars project. Kelly School but they were also studying their lines to a play to reenact the story of Rosa Parks, the Keeping in mind the human needs for life in On March 7, 2006, Kelly school hosted a African American woman who refused to outer space and the environmental limita- Dr. Seuss Family Literacy Night which was give up her seat to a White man. They tions of the planet, students worked in well attended by 80 parents, students and learned the history behind the Montgomery teams to create their city. Focused on the friends. All grade levels were represented at Bus Boycott, Jim Crow Laws and the differ- requirements (living quarters, an en- the family event. ent types of segregation amongst African ergy/oxygen source, a food production site Americans. The students really got in- and a water supply) students were busy at Several learning centers were set up to volved in their characters by doing research work. Sounds easy? The catch? The city demonstrate to parents and students a vari- on many famous African Americans such as must be made entirely out of recyclable ety of literacy activities. Each center supplied a take home packet that provided a home to Martin Luther King Jr. (cont. on page 5) Volume 4, Issue 3 Page 5

the Peck Squires won the game, the Dy- namic Dolphins held their own in the second

half of the game. Juan Rosa led the team in scoring with 9 points. Captain Nate Nunez led the team in rebounding. Dominick Boucher was the defensive stand out.

Miss Guiel’s second grade class from Dona-

Lawrence School students participate in an hue School was studying Egypt with Mrs. desegregation activity. From left are Hector Mulcahy in art class. Students dressed as Cabrera, Santicha Lozado and Kristian King Tut. Students made Tut’s hat and jew- Munos is in the background. elry. Miguel Rivera received letters from students at Donahue School while (continued from page 4) stationed in Kuwait. All of the students played a role in the Rosa

Parks play and they all obtained a great un- During the month of December he received derstanding of segregation in that era. They more than fifty cards from teachers and adorned the room with signs that said students. He was deeply touched by the “Whites Only/Blacks Only” and they wore cards and letters that he received. His com- signs that said African Americans and White mander signed a certificate of appreciation to get the sense of how everyone was for the efforts that the school showed. An treated during segregation. American flag on behalf of the 5EAMS team Rosa Parks was played by Rachel Santiago was given to the school to show the sincere who said ,“I learned that despite Mrs. Rosa appreciation of support and prayers. The th Parks’ arrest from insisting on giving up a flag was donated by the 311 Mortuary Af- seat for a white man she continued to re- fairs Army unit out of Puerto Rico, which is ceive mistreatment from bus drivers and Joseph McLeod is shown (above) in currently stationed in Kuwait. They handle his Egyptian attire. was evicted from buses.” She also found out all of the fallen soldiers that, unfortunately, that Mrs. Rosa Parks was a courageous became casualties of war. We wish the best woman who didn’t want people to give her to Ssgt. Miguel A. Rivera. the credit for the bus boycott because she On March 3, 2006, Donahue School had its felt that she was just one of many who first concert of the school year under the fought for their freedom. direction of Vocal Music Teacher, Mr. Ray- E.N. White School Parents were invited to see The Rosa Parks mond Crooks. The con- A nationally known children’s safety pro- Story performed by their children. A full cert was a culmination of gram which has been featured on Oprah, house was in attendance and they showed a school wide unit of Good Morning America, and The View with their admiration with a round of applause study on the music and Barbara Walters, has premiered in Holyoke that made the students proud of all their history of The Beatles and at the E. N. White School. Mr. Walt Giroux hard work. They were extremely impressed Motown Records. All students in Grades 1, 2, from Messier Funeral Home, a provider for with their children’s acting skills. 5, and 7, as well as Mr. Burney and Mrs. Dignity Memorial, presented this program, Escalera’s RISE classes participated in the known as Escape School, to children, par-

performance. Many parents, friends and ents, and school staff on the evening of Fri- Maurice Donahue School family members attended the show. Thank day, March 3. This program teaches safety you to everyone in attendance for making it in the home, at the mall, on playgrounds, all On March 3, 2006 the a great success! around the community. Children learn: Dynamic Dolphins took on the the Peck Squires • to be smart, not scared, when in a in an exciting game of On January 25, 2006 the Maurice A. Dona- threatening situation basketball. The Dynamic hue School received a letter from Ssgt. • how all the rules change in an abduc- Dolphins are coached by Miguel A. Rivera, USAF (ANG). Miguel Tom Wyse, Jade Ken- Rivera is the son of Minerva Rivera, a third tion attempt nedy, and Brad Willen- grade teacher at Donahue School. Miguel brock, teachers at Dona- Rivera is currently deployed overseas in hue School. Although (continued on page 6) Kuwait. Page 6 Page 6 Connections

(Continued from page 5) Mrs. Sullivan's Sullivan School • Easy skills to avoid and escape abduc- tion fifth graders took Family Fun and Fitness Night was held at Lt. • How to differentiate between “good” part in a per- and “bad” strangers formance of the Claire Sullivan School on Tuesday, March 14 • Common lures abductors use and why "Life of George from 6-8PM in the school gym and cafeteria. they are successful The school community participated in this • How to get away immediately Washington". The cast and event which was funded through a grant • How to escape from a car from Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The grant, • How to find help when needed crew worked very hard under the guidance of teachers written by school nurse Rosemary Ware, In addition, fingerprint kits and DNA kits Chris Sullivan, Carmen Disla, and Russel provides the opportunity to focus on the were available to families that evening. Mess- Scott. Blue Cross/Blue Shield “5-2-1” daily lifestyle ier Funeral Home provided a new bicycle choices – 5 fruits and vegetables, no more and helmet for a raffle. Delaney Pluta is the Many hours of hard work paid off as the play that 2 hours of screen time, and at least one proud winner of those items. Mr. Giroux was a huge success and the performers hour of exercise. hopes to schedule this free program in as showed a great deal of talent. many local schools as possible. As spring approaches, so does much talk On February 7, students about the MCAS testing. The students and and their families at teachers are hard at work preparing them- E.N.White School par- selves for what hopes to be a very success- ticipated in a fun-filled ful test. McMahon's principal, Sue Frederick, math night designed to has implemented an incentive program to demonstrate to families increase students’ efforts while taking all of what students are doing in math during their the test sections. The students have been school day. The program consisted of a informed that if they put in their best effort they will have a chance to win a prize. Tick- Got milk? Triplets Matthew, Marcus, and wide variety of math activities for Kindergar- Messiah Rosario show off their mild mus- ten through Grade Eight. Families received ets will be given out to the students and they will also have a chance to enter their taches at Sullivan School’s Family Fun & a packet of math activities to use at home. Fitness Night in March. Attendees enjoyed pizza and a raffle. The name into a drawing for a brand new bike. E.N.White Tiger mascot made an appear- "It has made me very excited for the MCAS Several community groups were repre- ance. There was math learning going on all instead of scared. I will do the best job I sented including the Holyoke Parks and evening long. can" said Leeann LaFortune, a fourth grader Recreation Dept., the Holyoke YMCA, the in Mrs. Cavanaugh's class. This is the feeling Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs, and Girls Inc. They Mrs. Val DeCelle and Ms. Lisa Prechtyl, the throughout most of the building. provided information on their various pro- Math program coordinators at E.N.White, grams and family activities. The Cooking organized and ran the event with help from The students were also visited by Mayor Michael Sullivan. He spoke with the stu- Club, Gardening Club and Yoga Club, all Charlotte Foreman of the America’s Choice part of the Connections after school pro- Program, Pauline Carrier of the Title I Pro- dents about doing their best and being confi- dent in their abilities. The test is always gram at Sullivan School, also participated, gram, and all of the Math staff at E.N.White along with the Culinary Arts department School. Mrs. DeCelle says, “It was nice to challenging but the students at McMahon feel ready. from William J. Dean Technical High School. see the great range of ages of parents and They prepared healthy snacks for all to en- students from Kindergarten through Grade joy. Mr. Bill O’Brien, Director of Food and Eight, all enjoying math. There were numer- Nutrition Services for the Holyoke Public ous positive comments from the families.” Schools and one of the writers of the School Wellness Policy, was an active participant in the planning of the evening and in providing McMahon School food for the healthy snacks. The Sullivan Students at McMahon School have been very School PTO also launched their cookbook. busy during the winter months with many A “Smoothie Station”, “Milk Mustaches”, different activities and events. We cele- and aerobic activities were part of the eve- brated the holiday season with another ning’s activities. Students also participated wonderful Winter Festival put on by the in “Dance, Dance Revolution” which was McMahon School PTO. A Chinese raffle displayed on a large screen. Prizes were was held, a bake sale, and many fun games Mayor Michael Sullivan visited the fourth given throughout the evening. and crafts. The winter fest brought back graders at McMahon to give them a boost many former McMahon students along with An estimated 200 people attended the of confidence when taking the MCAS test. an abundance of new families and friends. event. Volume 4, Issue 3 Page 7

8 Teachers selected for annual Excellence in Teaching Award

Carol Murphy and Lynch Middle Kerri-Anne Boyer and Holyoke School Principal, Paul Hyry Alternative Program (HAP) Princi- pal Paul Nowak Loreen Emmonds received the Excellence in Teaching award at . To her left is HHS Princi- pal David Dupont. At right is Superintendent Dr. Eduardo B. Carballo and Human Resource Director Rafael Bones.

To an outside observer, it would remind you of the Publishers Clearinghouse Sweepstakes ad where unsuspecting people became the recipients of an overwhelming prize.

On March 24th, Superintendent Eduardo B. Carballo and other school officials entered eight of the district’s classrooms flanked with James McGrath (3rd from left) and ( l to r) Dean Tech Principal Victor Zwirko, balloons and flowers to present selected Rafael Bones, Dr. Carballo, students and HPS Recruitment Specialist Meaghan teachers with the prestigious Excellence in O’Neill Teaching Award. Funding for the awards program is provided again this year from the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation, the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation, the MassMudual Fi- nancial Group, the Community Foundation and the Southworth Paper Company. The award honors teachers in the and specifically Hampden County for their tremendous impact on children and their community. Last spring 131 teachers were honored in 32 school communities. Iwona Langlois (2nd from left) and ( l to r)Dr. Carballo, Donahue School Principal Luz This years winners from Holyoke are: Perez, Meaghan O’Neill and Rafael Bones Roseanne Caracciolo (left) and Kelly School Principal Linda Carrier Loreen Edmunds, Special Education Rise teacher at Holyoke High School; Carol Mur- phy, Math teacher at Lynch Middle School; Valerie DeCelle, Title 1Support Math teacher at E.N. White; Mary Jo Moore, Math teacher at Sullivan School, James McGrath, Math teacher at Dean Tech High School; Iwona Langlois, ELA/Social Studies teacher at Dona- hue School; Kerri-Ann Boyer, Special Educa- tion- Latency teacher at HAP; and Roseanne Caracciolo ELA teacher at Kelly School. The celebration honoring teachers from Valerie DeCelle (2nd from left) with(l to r) Mary Jo Moore (2nd from left) and (l to r) Holyoke and surrounding communities will Rafael Bones, E.N. White School Principal Sullivan School VP John Breish, Principal take place on April 26th at the Log Cabin in Ellen Jackson, Dr. Carballo and Meaghan Christine Zajac, Dr. Carballo, Meaghan Holyoke. O’Neill O’Nelll, and Rafael Bones Con Page 8 Connections

Music knows no limitations

“Super Switch Ensemble” the bell choir. Students with “The best thing after seeing how this soft- extensive physical or cognitive about this program ware was used at the Mas- limitations are set up with is that once the sachusetts Hospital School adaptive equipment (mobile to allow disabled students arm supports, switches, etc.) music begins the to fully participate in music and via the computer software disabled students classes. Andrea Starkoski, they operate the bells using can finally feel like Occupational Therapist and these specialized switches. Mark Todd, Music Teacher The regular education students true “participants” joined together to imple- of the bell choir have been and not just ment this exciting program Tatiana Agron a 9th grade student at wonderful in the way they have in the fall of 2005. The observers in the HHS participates in the new inclusion accepted the special education program brings together music program. students into their program. world of music regular education students The best thing about this pro- education” who are members of the gram is that once the music Thanks to the staff at Holyoke bell choir and special education begins the disabled students High School as well as the students from Lorie Emmonds’ can finally feel like true support of David Dupont and and Ann Moriarty’s RISE class- “participants” and not just Marianne Currier, a new inclu- rooms. observers in the world of mu- sion music program has been The special education students sic education. This program is launched. The program in- have a wide range of physical yet another great example of volves a true team approach and cognitive challenges and how important inclusion is for across multiple disciplines. the occupational therapist’s job all students. Inclusion not only The idea for this program be- is to determine what equip- adds to the self-esteem and gan when Lorie Emmonds, ment, techniques, or modifica- happiness of students with Special Education teacher at tions they need to perform in special needs but also allows Holyoke High School and the bell choir. Students who the regular education students Helene Strattco, Inclusion are less physically challenged to work together as a team Facilitator, purchased the com- become “bell buddies” and are with students who they might puter software program called paired up with a member of not typically get to meet.

HOLYOKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ATTENTION Eduardo B. Carballo, Superintendent PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF CURRENT 6TH GRADERS KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION In order for a student to enter 7th grade in OPENS September 2006, APRIL 3rd, 2006 documentation of the following requirements will need to be submitted to the Applicants must be five years old on or be- fore September 1, 2006. School Nurse. Kindergarten Applications PHYSICAL EXAM available March 20th, at the schools (COPY OF EXAM OR APPOINTMENT DATE) 2 DOSES OF MEASLES VACCINE (MMR) and at the 3 DOSES OF HEPATITIS B VACCINE Student Assignment Center TETANUS BOOSTER VACCINE 1st Floor ~ 57 Suffolk Street (WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS) Tel: 534-2077 VARICELLA VACCINE Hours of Registration 8:30—2:30 M-F (OR PHYSICIAN DOCUMENTED CASE) Volume 4, Issue 3 Page 9

Even Start launches nutrition curriculum

Lucy then had to figure out presentation; present to the how to create language activi- other learners. Holyoke ties which incorporated speak- While the teams were devel- ing, listening, reading, writing Even Start oping their presentations, an- and computer skills and some- other element was added, the how weave them all together. excellent DVD, Virtual Grocery New Address She started by utilizing a Jill Store Tour, donated by Health Kilborn video, Slim Hopes, to New England. Built into this help kickoff the unit. The par- interactive tool were critical c/o Peck Middle ents with some of their older listening activities, where the School daughters discussed the video student had to fill in missing 1916 Northampton St. and then wrote their reactions words or complete a compre- to the show. They also wrote hension exercise. Additional about their concerns for them- reading and writing were done What does a good, English as a selves and their children re- on the new food pyramid. A Second Language (ESL) instruc- 534-2165 garding being overweight. local nutritionist will be asked tor do when she hears stu- to come into the program to dents sharing stories with each Another video, Supersize Me, answer questions still out- other? She creates a curricu- was viewed and then as a standing to the parents and to lum to further explore the group they brainstormed a list help further clarify the issues. subject at hand. In this case it of questions, generated from was the issues surrounding the the viewing. They then read The enthusiasm in which these topic of nutrition. pieces written by adult learn- students undertook their as- ers in another program. All of signments demonstrated how Lucy Fandel, the Even Start the pieces had to do with the curriculum, which is rooted in intermediate adult ESL instruc- memories of food. The Even their interests and concerns, tor, after listening to some of Start learners then wrote their will create a more meaningful her students discuss their suc- own pieces regarding food and lasting learning experience cess at the Holyoke Health memories. overall. Center’s Nutrition Program and joining the YMCA for ex- The class broke into teams to ercise classes, decided to use do the following: choose one their inspiration as a spring question generated by the class board to create a new class after Supersize Me; using the based curriculum. Surveying Internet, research their an- Coming her students, all mothers, she swers to the question; outline found a consensus and desire a PowerPoint presentation; Soon…. for more information so they find on-line graphics to illus- could better address their trate their presentation; use a Information family health issues. template; create a PowerPoint about the Summer Program

Graduate courses offered to HPS teachers We are currently in the third opportunity to take the follow- more information about any of year of our ing graduate level courses: these courses please contact Mathematics and Science Part- “Math for Science Teachers”, Dr. Helen L. Gibson, Science nership Program (MMSP) “Engineering for Science Coordinator at 534-2312 or Western Massachusetts Part- Teachers” and/or “Integrated [email protected] nership, a grant funded by the Science”. All courses are de- Stay tuned to

Massachusetts DOE. This is a signed to increase teachers’ Channel 12 for collaboration between the content knowledge and to announcements Holyoke Public Schools, the utilize in-class activities that Springfield Public Schools, and participants can adopt for use UMASS Five College Partner- in their own classrooms. Space ship. During Summer 2006, is available for 10 Holyoke Holyoke teachers will have the teachers in each class. For Page 10 Connections

Computer Information and Technology students step up to the plate John Cruz, Jesus Sabatar, Or- posted on the site. Comment- lando Sanchez, Josbel Nazario, ing on the initiative Academic Jaritza Molina and Michael Curriculum Coordinator Wil- Trembley cooperatively set up liam Dunn, said, “When the Dean School’s Intranet Web- new internet is fully utilized by site. With assistance from students and staff the entire Computer Information and school community will under- 36 students from Holy- Technology department Chair- stand the tremendous amount oke High School at- man Mrs. Mary McKenna Allen, of time, effort, and technologi- tended the 10th annual Technology instructors Mr. cal knowledge involved in this Tri-County Tech Prep Leonard Gibbons, Mr. Bruce initiative. The students and Career Fair at Holyoke Frey, and Academic Curricu- their teachers who con- Community College on lum Director Mr. William structed this Web site did a March 16th. Students Dean Tech recently launched the superb job. They knocked it Dunn, the project had its be- spoke with profession- school’s Intranet Web site. out of the park.” als and were shown ginnings in October of last year demonstrations relating as an outgrowth of Dean’s So this spring when you settle unit lesson plans and open to the fields of engi- School Improvement Plan. in front of your television to watch your favorite sluggers neering, Information The school’s Web site includes response formatted questions. begin another season, be Technology, and Health both intranet (in-school) and As one can imagine the schools aware the Dean Team has Occupations internet capabilities. Intranet internet directory is rich with already stepped up to the access allows instructors to information and activities con- plate. view and share important cur- cerning the schools exciting riculum information such as technical programs. Many school wide initiatives are

Fitness and math join forces in after school program Family Literacy matical vocabulary and math class that could best Classes concepts. The integration define the difference between of the math vocabulary mean, mode and medium were Family members of with physical activity helps the girls from the FitMath participants in the participants to improve Club! CONNECTIONS their math skills while at Program at the middle the same time promoting and high school level are health and fitness. Coop- erative tasks help partici- The Pizza Garden eligible for a new pants develop positive program. This program On February relationships with their 27th youth is designed to help them Knowledge is ‘added’, pounds peers and the adults involved learn English, work participants ‘subtracted’ and academic and in the program. The expecta- in the gar- toward a GED, develop health benefits ‘multiplied’ for tion is that these and other den club at a career plan and be girls in the FitMath Clubs in the skills learned in the FitMath The CONNECTIONS After CONNECTIONS Programs at better able to support Club will transfer into other School Program at Sullivan Donahue and Kelly Schools. areas of their lives and, addi- their child’s educational School had their first busi- The FitMath Club is taught be tionally, this experience will development. For more ness meeting with John a fitness instructor from the stimulate an ongoing interest in information contact Mantzios of Holyoke’s fam- YMCA who has been trained a mathematics, health and well- ily-owned Pizza Palace. This Jody Spitz at 534-2026 curriculum developed by the ness. spring, youth gardeners will or Rosa Sanchez at MA. Department of Education Last year, the CONNEC- 538-5770. staff for use in 21st Century plant culinary herbs and TIONS Program received fund- CLC Programs statewide. Fit- vegetables for pizzas, focac- ing to pilot this new and excit- Math utilizes aerobics and fit- cia bread, and panini sand- ing curriculum. As one math ness as a means of supporting a wiches that will be served at middle school math teacher better understanding of mathe- Mantzio’s pizza shop. reported to us, the girls in her Volume 4, Issue 3 Page 11

Kayleene Rodriguez, a 7th grade student at Lynch

Middle School, received an honorable mention in After reviewing Title 1 Parent Coordinator Pauline Carriere’s submission, The Parent this years Newspaper in Education writing and art and Community Education and Involvement contest, sponsored by Advisory Council to the Board of Education The Republican newspaper. The theme for accepted and published the HPS Family the writing portion of the contest was to Liasion Program. Ms Carrier’s document write about someone who is no longer living focused on efforts to increase family involve- who positively affected your life. Kayleene ment. The council published a booklet enti- wrote a moving essay about her aunt. Norm LeBlanc (right) is joined by Culi- tled “Examples of Massachusetts District nary Arts students as Mayor Sullivan pre- Efforts to Increase Family Involvement”. The

sented him with an award. booklet has been formatted for the MA Holyoke High School student Staci Judd re- Dept. of Education Web site: cently won the Holyoke Community College Norm LeBlanc, Special Education Culinary www.doe.mass.edu/boe/sac/parent/ Trio Upward Bound Award. Staci was nomi- Arts teacher at Dean Technical High School, faminvolve.doc nated by guidance counselors as the student received the Jeanne C. Roberts Civic Pride who emphasized academic excellence as Award in February. Mayor Michael Sullivan If you would like a copy of the publication well as exemplified what it means to be an presents the award every month to an indi- please contact Pauline Carriere at 540-2434. Upward Bound student. Several criteria vidual who is greatly committed to the com- were used to determine the winner. munity.

Hazen Paper hosts HPS 5th graders for on site science education The Holyoke Public Schools, Holyoke Com- technology, engineering and mathematics. munity College (HCC), and Hazen Paper are Students participating in the daylong program involved in the three-pronged partnership learn about states of matter and changes in that is providing the initiative in cooperation them, play interactive games based on the with World Is Our Classroom Inc. (WIOC). water cycle and the life cycle of an oak tree, A nonprofit organization based in Springfield, and hear a presentation about Hazen’s role in WIOC is dedicated to offering innovative, decorating paper, using foils, adhesives and hands-on curricula that improve and enhance coatings. The children also engage in a design the education of area children and achieves challenge, making paper from recycled news- that goal by fostering such partnerships. Lawrence School 5th graders (l to r) Kiomara print and water, and, during a tour of the Recognizing the need to improve student Reynoso, Yamilex Miranda, Josua Velez, and Hazen plant, observe simple machines, a key performance in science, the partners joined Jonathan Roman participate in a “design chal- forces in 2005 to shape an educational pro- lenge at Hazen Paper on March 7th. gram targeting Holyoke’s fifth-grade students, said John Hazen, president of Hazen Paper. “Teaching children about science, technology, The collaboration produced the manufactur- engineering and mathematics is challenging ing initiative, an exciting curriculum aligned and rewarding -- and doing it in new and with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frame- exciting ways is even more so,” said Hazen. works that exposes students to earth and “That is what motivated the manufacturing space science, life science and physical sci- initiative.” ence, in addition to technology and engineer- ing, and introduces them to the paper-making According to Executive Director Nora Burke process and related manufacturing careers, Patton, World Is Our Classroom is a non- he said. Conducted on site at Hazen Paper, profit 501(c) (3) corporation that seeks to the program addresses the need to provide provide the region’s educational community students with hands-on, “real world” applica- with innovative programs that emphasize Lawrence School 5th grade teacher Julie tions of science and technology that are real-world contexts and inspire the use of Dwight works on a “design challenge” with linked both to their school curriculum and to active, hands-on learning environments and her students (l to r) Natasha Basquez, Kiana local industry. experiences focused in the areas of science, Chartier, and Jennifer Suarez. Page 12 Connections

Sports Corner

After a great winter season Softball has 70 candidates, continue into the spring. The where most of our teams at baseball has 101 candidates, girls’ softball team will have a Dean Technical and Holyoke boys’ track has 67, girls’ track full league schedule this year High made their tournaments, has 45, 16 boys are out for after playing independent it’s time for the spring sports tennis while 17 girls are out for teams in its first season last season. the girl’s team and 26 candi- year. They had a winning sea- dates for the boys’ volleyball son in their first year. The At Holyoke High School we teams. boys’ volleyball team is looking have outdoor track (a co-op forward to a good season. team between H.H.S. and They open with a five team Dean), varsity, junior varsity, At Dean we jamboree at Dean on March and freshmen baseball, boys’ have a baseball 28th. Hopefully, the spring volleyball, varsity, junior var- team with a season will bring the same sity, and for the first time in strong nucleus. accomplishments as the fall and seven years freshmen softball, This has been winter seasons. and lastly girls’ and boys’ ten- one of Dean’s most successful nis. All together we have 342 sports years ever and it should student athletes signed up.

Holyoke Public Schools Title 1 Events Title 1 Summer At-Home Learning Program May 2 McMahon School Family Game Night May 3 Sullivan School Bingo for Books May 4 Lawrence School Family Science Night Students in kindergarten, grade 1 and grade 2, will receive an May 16 E.N. White School Pocket Science Night invitation to participate in a May 17 Morgan School Exploring the Ocean summer program provided by May 18 Mater Dolorosa Family Game Night the Title 1 program. This pro- gram provides students and May 31 Morgan School Eric Carle Night parents with activities to do June 5 Donahue School Aloha Bingo for Books together at home over the sum- mer months. This program in June 6 McMahon School Aloha Bingo for Books voluntary and students and par- June 7 Lawrence School Aloha Bingo for Books ents sign an agree to accept the June 14 Morgan School Aloha Bingo for Books packets and complete them by the end of the summer. This June 15 E.N. White School Aloha Bingo for Books program has been extremely successful over the years. Stu- dents and parents really enjoy the bright smiley face packets they receive The Title 1 Annual Title 1 Liaisons will be partici- in June. Last Conference will be held pating in training sessions given year over in Hyannis, Ma on May by America Choice. The first 1,100 stu- 9 – 12th. If you would workshops took place on dents partici- like further information March 13 & 14th. The final pated in the regarding this confer- workshops will take place on program. ence please contact May 18 & 19th in the Fifield Carol Babkiewicz, State Room at the Dean Technical & Federal Programs High School. Director. Estos son los puntos mas Holyoke Public Schools

sobresalientes del Boletin Primavera www.hps.holyoke.ma.us Volume 4, Issue 3

Actualizaciones del superintendente para los padres

Por recomendaciones hechas y escucharemos todas las Dr. Eduardo B. Carballo preocupaciones que usted Superintendente de Escuelos tiene antes de adoptar un plan final. Es nuestra intención de hacer esa ¡Finalmente se aproxima la primavera! Ya decisión antes del final del con las temperaturas calientes vienen las año escolar de modo que pruebas finales para el año y nuestros cada uno sepa donde niños tratan muy fuerte para mejorar en la nuestros estudiantes Evaluación MCAS. asistirán el próximo Nuestra Campaña de Libro 25 va muy septiembre. bien así como también el Libro del Mes. Finalmente, esto es el Les exhorto a todos ustedes a seguir tiempo de registro de leyendo con sus niños en su hogar y les jardín de infancia. Si usted invito a que se involucren y visiten tiene a algún niño en casa nuestras escuelas y salones de clase. Doctor Eduardo Carballo habla de una historia con los estudiantes que comenzará su año de También quiero agradecer a los padres de primer grado en la Escuela Kelly. De izquierda a derecha estan jardín de infancia el voluntarios que están hoy en nuestras Asaiah Andino, Lissette Almonte y Naline Serrano. próximo otoño, le escuelas. Tenemos unos padres fantásticos y recomendamos que usted estoy muy agradecido de lo que ustedes los prerregistre. Para más información, por favor póngase en contacto hacen. periódico sobre el Destacamento de Fuerzas con el Centro de Asignación de Estudiante del Superintendente en el cierre escolar y Me quito el sombrero ante los estudiantes y en 534-2007 de las 8:00 a.m. hasta las 3:00 las tres o cuatro opciones diferentes que facultad de la Escuela Secundaria Dean p.m. Los padres que registran temprano ellos recomiendan al Comité Escolar. Es Técnica que con la asistencia del Sr. Michael también tendrán la oportunidad de nuestro Moriarty del Comité Escolar, se unieron y registrarse para una Academia de Verano de en menos de tres días hicieron una gran plan de tener una reunión pública general Jardín de infancia, que planeamos dirigir por carroza para el Desfile de San Patricio (St. durante el mes de abril para escuchar los primera vez en la Ciudad de Holyoke para Patrick’s.) Ya he escuchado de algunos de comentarios de los padres de las escuelas proporcionar diversión y actividades de ustedes que el próximo año será más grande afectadas. Si usted tiene un niño en una de aprendizaje en el verano para niños recién y mejor. las escuelas afectadas, usted recibirá entrados al jardín de infancia (kindergarten). comunicación de la escuela en las próximas Seguimos teniendo reuniones con nuestros Como usted puede ver, las Escuelas Públicas semanas. compañeros, la Opción de América y el Holyoke están comprometidas con los niños Departamento de Educación, y estoy feliz de Siéntase libre de mirar también nuestro sitio de nuestra Ciudad. Pongamos nuestra parte reportarles a todos los miembros de la Web para información particular en para encontrar sus necesidades. sociedad están muy felices con el progreso cualquiera de las opciones, o usted puede que se ha hecho hasta ahora. Mucho crédito verlos en nuestro Canal educativo 12. Me va a los maestros que implementaron el gustaría agradecer públicamente a los nuevo programa de lectura y escritura. Este miembros de Task Force que trabajaron mes me notificaron que el Estado seguirá muy fuerte por varios meses por tener proporcionando el mismo nivel de fondos algunos proyectos diseñados muy para permitir que nosotros sigamos nuestro realizables. Es tan maravilloso ver a tantos esfuerzo para el próximo año escolar. Estas maestros, padres, el comité escolar, son buenas noticias cuando estamos concejales de la ciudad, los administradores perdiendo estudiantes y debemos y los miembros de la comunidad trabajando reorganizar nuestros servicios y programas. juntos de parte de los niños. El Comité Estoy seguro que muchos de ustedes han Escolar y yo nos gustaría asegurar nuestra estado leyendo recientemente en el comunidad que evaluaremos todas las Page 14 Connections

PROGRAMAS DE INFANCIA TEMPRANA ACREDITADO POR NAEYC Subvención de Sociedad de la Comunidad y 3. Uso de desarrollo, culturalmente, y la Subvención del Jardín de infancia de Cali- lingüísticamente apropiado y acercamien- dad que financia las posiciones de enseñanza, tos de enseñanza eficaces. posiciones de enseñanza de ayudantes, ma- 4 Proporcionar evaluaciones continuos teriales del aula y entrenamiento para las del aprendizaje de un niño y el desarrollo y Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke. comunicar el progreso del niño a la familia. El NAEYC creó su programa de acreditación en 1985 para poner estándares profesionales 5. Promover la nutrición y la salud de los para mejorar la calidad de la educación de niños y proteger a los niños y al personal de infancia temprana, y para ayudar a las fa- enfermedad y herida. milias a identificar cuidado de niños de alta 6. Emplear y apoyar al personal de en- calidad y programas de educación temprana. señanza que tienen las calificaciones educa- Este sistema fue actualizado en 1999 y de tivas, conocimiento, y compromiso profe- La Escuela E.N. White Jardín de infancia nuevo en el 2005. Para obtener la acredi- sional necesario para promover el aprendi- (kindergarten) fue una de las dos tación del NAEYC, un programa conduce un zaje de niños y el desarrollo y para apoyar auto estudio para determinar como bien escuelas que le concedieron acreditación las diversas necesidades e intereses de las esto encuentra los diez (10) estándares de familias. programas de infancia tempranos de alta calidad. Después que se han hecho las mejo- 7. Establecer y mantener relaciones de

ras necesarias, el programa es observado colaboración con la familia de cada niño. El Programa Preescolar localizado en la Es- por validators independientes, profesionales, 8. Establecer relaciones y usar los recursos cuela Joseph Metcalf y luego examinados por un panel nacional. de la comunidad para apoyar el logro de Y los estudiantes del Jardín de Infancia Los programas son acreditados por NAEYC objetivos del programa. (Kinder) de la Escuela E,N. White, han ob- durante un período de cinco años. Los pro- 9. Proporcionar un ambiente físico tenido la acreditación de la Asociación Na- gramas deben presentar entonces informes seguro y sano. cional para la Educación de Niños Pequeños. anuales y auditorías de programas auto ad- Culminando varios años de estudio personal, ministradas cada año durante el ciclo de 10. Poner en práctica personal fuerte, física, preparación, y trabajando fuertemente, cinco año. y políticas de programas de modo que todos estos programas de infancia tempranos los niños, las familias, y el personal tengan Los estándares aseguran que los programas ejemplares en las Escuelas Públicas de Holy- experiencias de alta calidad. acreditados: oke fueron reconocidos en febrero por la Obteniendo la acreditación del NAEYC, el Asociación Nacional para la Educación de 1. Promover las relaciones positivas para Programa Preescolar en la Escuela Metcalf y Niños Pequeños (NAEYC) – la organización todos los niños y adultos para animar el los Programas de Jardín de infancia en la principal nacional de profesionales de infan- sentido del valor individual de cada niño. Escuela EN White se ha afiliado al esfuerzo cia temprana. Esta acreditación representa 2. Implementar un plan de estudios que nacional para mejora la calidad de la educa- diferencia nacional como unos programas de formente todas las áreas del desarrollo del ción de infancia temprana y darle a todos los infancia tempranos de alta calidad y también niño: cognoscitivo, emocional, lenguaje, niños un mejor principio hacia el éxito ayuda a asegurar la continuación de la físico y social. académico.

Alexandra Maldonado, una estudiante de quinto grado en la clase de Laura Gate de la Escuela Lawrence hizo un viaje especial a un salón de belleza en el Centro Comercial de Holyoke Mall a mediados de marzo. Alexandra se hizo cortar su larga cabellera y lo donó a un niño que actualmente se somete a quimioterapia para tratamiento de cáncer. Este bonito acto es un ejemplo de la actitud humanitaria de Alexandra que ella manifiesta rutinariamente hacia adultos y niños igualmente en la Escuela Lawrence. Esta estudiante popular también fue la Estudiante del mes de febrero en Alexandra Maldonado antes del corte de cabello a su la clase de la Sra. Gate. izquierda y después a su derecha. Volume 4, Issue 3 Page 15

Campaña "libro del mes"

cada mes y proporcionar un modelo para el alta ayuda a los niños a desarrollar las compromiso por todo el distrito en la habilidades de lenguaje que ellos usarán en la lectura. "El libro del mes" también ayuda a escuela y a través de sus vidas. construir una cultura escolar de lectura y Este año, los estudiantes en grados K - 12 discusión de libros. Estas discusiones han tenido la experiencia de compartir un proporcionan una lengua común para libro ilustrado de niños de alta calidad y cuestiones difíciles e importantes. hablar de su tema. Cada mes se ha Uno de los mayores regalos que podemos Además de promover el alfabetismo en el presentado un tema específico y se ha leído dar a nuestros niños es el amor de la lectura. distrito, la campaña da oportunidades a los y hablado en voz alta. A veces a los Por el poder de leer los niños mejorarán las estudiantes de responder a la literatura y ver estudiantes se les ha pedido escribir sobre el destrezas y fuerzas necesarias de hacerse las respuestas de otros estudiantes. Estas libro que ellos acaban de escuchar o principiantes toda la vida. Para animar este respuestas ayudan a los estudiantes a ampliar simplemente hablan de ello. Algunos temas amor de lectura, todos los estudiantes y su conocimiento y obtener una apreciación presentados este año son: aceptación, la personal en las Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke, para el punto de vista de otros individuos. La importancia de la comunidad y de la familia, junto con nuestra sociedad con la Opción de investigación y la práctica muestran que una obtención de poder, y perseverancia. Éstos América ha participado en la “Campaña del actividad simple — leyendo en voz alta — es libros proporcionan un camino común para libro del Mes ". La intención de la campaña es el mejor modo de preparar a los niños para todo el distrito y para compartir la crear oportunidades de todo el distrito aprender a leer y mantenerlos leyendo como importancia y el amor de la lectura con pensar y hablar de una cuestión importante ellos aprenden y crecen. La lectura en voz nuestros niños.

Escuelas Públicas de Holyoke Eventos del Título 1 Título 1 Programa de 2 de mayo Escuela McMahon Noche de Juego de Familia Aprendizaje de 3 de mayo Escuela Sullivan Bingo por Libros 4 de mayo Escuela Lawrence Noche de Juego de Familia Verano en el 16 de mayo Escuela E.N. White Noche de Matemáticas Hogar 17 de mayo Escuela Morgan Exploramdo el Oceano 18 de mayo Escuela Mater Dolorosa Los estudiantes en kindergerten, Noche de Juego de Familia grados 1 y 2, recibirán una invitación 31 de mayo Escuela Morgan Noche de Eric Carle para participar en un programa de verano proporcionado por el 5 de junio Escuela Donahue Aloha Bingo por Libros Programa del Título 1. Este 6 de junio Escuela McMahon Aloha Bingo por Libros programa provee a los estudiantes y a los padres con actividades para 7 de junio Escuela Lawrence Aloha Bingo por Libros hacer juntos en su hogar durante los meses de verano. Este programa 14 de junio Escuela Morgan Aloha Bingo por Libros es voluntario y los estudiantes y 15 de junio Escuela E.N. White Aloha Bingo por Libros padres deben de firmar para aceptar los paquetes y completarlos para el final del verano. Este programa ha sido muy exitoso durante los años. Los estudiantes y los padres La Conferencia Anual del disfrutan realmente de los paquetes Título 1 se llevará a cabo El título 1 y Enlace participará con cara de smiley brillantes que ellos reciben en Hyannis, MA el 9 hasta en la formación de sesiones en junio. El el 12 de mayo. Si desea dadas por la Opción de año pasado información adicional en América. Los primeros talleres más de 1,100 cuanto a esta conferencia ocurrieron el 13 y el 14 de estudiantes por favor comunicarse marzo. Los talleres finales participaron con la Sra. Carol ocurrirán el 18 y el 19 de mayo en el Babkiewicz, Directora de en el Salón Fifield en la Escuela programa. Programas Estatales y Secundaria Dean Técnica. Federales. Page 16 Connections

ESCUELAS PUBLICAS DE HOLYOKE ATENCION Eduardo B. Carballo, PADRES/GUARDIANES DE LOS Ed., Superintendente ACTUALES MATRICULA DE KINDERGARTEN ESTUDIANTES DE 6TO GRADO COMIENZA En orden de que un estudiante entre a 7mo grado en septiembre del 2006, EL 3ro DE ABRIL 2006 Tiene que haber enviado a la enfermera de la es- Los nińos tienen que cumplir los cinco años en o antes cuela la documentacion de los siguientes requisitos: del 1o de septiembre de 2006. EXAMEN FISICO Las solicitudes están disponibles el 20 DE (COPIA DEL EXAMEN O CITA) MARZO en… 2 DOSIS DE LA VACUNA DEL SARAMPION las escuelas y en… 3 DOSIS DE LA VACUNA HEPATITIS B LA OFICINA DE ASIGNACION DE ESTUDIANTES El LA VACUNA DEL TETANO Primer Piso-Calle Suffolk #57 (ENTRE LOS ULTIMOS 5 ANOS) Tel: 534-2007 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. LA VACUNA DE LA VARICELA Horas de registrar: 8:30 hasta 2:30 lunes a viernes (O CASO DE VARICELA DOCUMENTADO)

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