Holyoke Public Schools Connections A Community Working Together Volume 10, Issue 1 Fall 2011

An Open Letter to the Holyoke School Community Providing the Best: Priorities,Goals and Endeavors

The new school year is already well into its second trict might have different benchmarks to reach and month although it seems like it was yesterday when different issues to deal with that are peculiar to the Inside this issue: we started school right after Irene’s scare to the respective schools, the ultimate goals are to improve region in very late August. The major focus of our instruction and school leadership, to improve how work for this school year and beyond will be those we acquire, store, and maintain data, and most im- School News 2-7 priorities centered around instruction, data and liter- portantly, how we use this data, and to improve acy, which we have committed to in our District literacy throughout the school system. Improvement Plan – the same priorities that will be Another major endeavor for 2011-2012 will be featured in all of the School Improvement Plans. It Athletics 8-9 adopting the new educator evaluation system. For will do us well if we all can be of the same mindset in this school year, this applies only to the Level 4 our approach to improvement as a school district. schools in the state, along with those school districts Although the eleven schools that make up our dis- who volunteered on their own to try for early imple- School Briefs 9 mentation. Next year, all districts will have to adopt the new system. We have already begun working with the MTA/HTA to get the new sys- tem in place at Morgan and Dean, and we will After School 10-11 continue to do so for the other schools as the year progresses. As we set out to accomplish all of the above, Holyoke faculty and staff already know that we Family Nights 12 are doing this for the students. They deserve the best and we are here to provide the best as we

have always tried to do. Spanish 13-16 Thank you for your support and dedication and best wishes for a healthy and productive school year.

9/11 Event - E.N. White Student Support Edition Highlights: ● Dean’s Anti-bullying The 9/11 Event began in Veteran's Park. Many Holyoke residents gathered to support the 9/11 vic- ● McMahon’s 50th tims and their families and honor Holyoke's First ● Peck’s 350 Project Responders. E.N. White was represented by several students who were very happy to show their sup- ● Athletes Support Cancer port. The students had the opportunity to listen to Mayor Elaine A. Pluta speak about the importance of the day. They also had the pleasure of listening to a musical performance by the Holyoke High School band. Each student was given a "Tiger Pride" red, white, and blue peace ribbon to wear. In order to show appreciation to the students who represented E.N. White School, Principal Mrs. Russell awarded each of them with a one-day homework pass. Chris- E.N. White students Christian Roman, Jeyneliz tian Roman and Jeyneliz Ortiz, both E.N.White stu- dents, read aloud poems they wrote in Ms. Lind- Ortiz, and Jennifer Lefebvre, display their peace strom's ELA classroom. At the conclusion of the 9/11 ribbons. Ceremony, a Peace March to the War Memorial began the celebration of Peace Week.

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Mrs. Carbone's ninth ical grade students Dean Techn display their anti- bullying posters.

ents and the ninth grade Health program are all working together to National Bullying Prevention address cyber-bullying and bullying to increase awareness that these behaviors have a lifelong impact. "The anti-bullying component of our Bullying directly affects a student’s ability to learn. Students who Health curriculum helps give students the tools they need to respond are bullied find it difficult to concentrate, show a decline in grades, and effectively," Carbone says. lose self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth. “The culture of bully- Carbone's efforts are supported community, state and nation-wide, ing won’t end until people across the country take action and show with PACER and Spookley the Square Pumpkin, who has been named children and teens that they care,” says Julie Hertzog, director of the Official "spokes-pumpkin" for October 2011 National Bullying PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, which sponsors Na- Prevention Month. Spookley is working together with farms, movie tional Bullying Prevention Month. theatres, malls, and museums to spread the word throughout October Taking action is what 9th grade Health students at Dean Tech are that hurting people’s feelings is never okay! all about! Mrs. Carbone's students have been learning about bullying If you are interested in more information, PACER’s National and cyber-bullying and have taken a pledge to be "Kids Against Bully- Bullying Prevention Center provides creative and interactive ing". In addition, they have been talking with their trusted adults, resources that are designed to benefit all students, including creating posters to educate peers, and providing PSAs to spread the students with disabilities. Middle and high school students and message to fellow students. their families can visit PACERTeensAgainstBullying.org and ele- “Cyber-bullying and bullying are very real and painful issues kids mentary school students and their families can visit PACERKid- today are facing,” Carbone says. “But our students here at Dean know sAgainstBullying.org. For additional ideas on how they can take they are not alone, and that we can prevent episodes of bullying if we action against bullying, contact Cynthia Carbone, RN, MSN, all work together.” She further explains that at Dean, students, par- Med, Health Teacher [email protected] at Dean.

ce Center for Excellen

Investigating Insect Life Cycles Students in Ms. Monteiro’s ESL class at CFE have been studying the life cycles of insects. During September, they watched the life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly unfold through metamorphosis as the tiny caterpillars grew, molted several times, created a chrysalis, and finally emerged as full grown adult butterflies. The students observed the butterflies in the classroom for several days, studied how they eat, learned about their habitat, read butterfly stories, and finally released them into the courtyard on a warm 70 degree day. The same class is now busy collecting and learning about another native and plentiful insect, the grasshopper.

CFE students Alex Capella, Luis Garcia, Luis Flores, Hiram Coira, Brabdon Diaz, Jesus Rosario and Patricia Mattei showcase their insect treasures.

Open House On Tuesday, October 4th, The Center for Excellence had their annual Open House for parents. The students performed for the first time in front of a standing-room-only crowd in the cafeteria! The students in first grade through high school sang, “Stand By Me”, “Don't Stop Believ- Hiram Coira is the perfect resting spot as a ing”, and “Everything's Going to Be All Right”. It was a fantastic show of butterfly balances on his finger. support from students, families, and staff.

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Donahue School

Middle School eInstruction Picture This! Initiatives Night Video Contest Bridging Arts and Literacy Project On Thursday, September 22nd, Donahue ran Maurice A. Donahue is taking part in the its first “Middle School Initiatives Night.” eInstruction Classroom Makeover 2011 con- Guest speakers included Officer Rafael Santos test. Up for grabs is a $79,000 classroom Maurice A. Donahue is brimming with ex- and Mr. Edward Caisse of the Hampden makeover. The competition is fierce, but with citement as the NEA Grant for the Eric Carle County Sherriff’s department, presenting their the talent we have right here in Holyoke, Museum to come to Donahue School is now “Text a Tip” program. Additionally, Mr. Anto- Donahue has a great chance of winning. Our underway— The Picture This! Bridging Arts nio Simmons, Mr. Brian Sullivan and Ms. De- song, written by students, is a parody of a and Literacy Project. This grant focuses on nise Kelly of the Hampden County District popular song, titled “My Heart is a Battery”. the second grade and is bringing several pub- Attorney’s CSO presented on safe school The song was created, sung and choreo- lished book authors/illustrators right to our climates. Mr. Douglas Arnold, Holyoke’s graphed by a group of four sixth grade stu- school. The artists visiting our school are Director of Student Services, presented dents, Ibeliz Velez, Angelee Diaz, Natalie Fi- Melanie Hope Greenberg, Raul Colon and “Preparing for Your Future.” With over 150 gueroa and Synell Rodriguez. The acting cast Jerry Pinkney. The focus of the grant is to community members in attendance, the turn- includes sixth grader Madison Choinard as provide a link between art and literacy for out exceeded expectations. The night also SpiriRoboGirl, and eighth graders Luis Otero young readers. In addition to the wonderful included a “Speak Out” performance by Dona- and Giovanni Rios as Helper Bot and Evil Guy work taking place in the classroom, parents hue’s Middle School students. A main focus of (aka Smokey) respectively. Please check out were invited to a special after school gathering the Middle School Initiative’s Night was Holy- the video, rate it and share it at the link be- to introduce the program, and the involved oke’s anti-bullying initiative, culminating in the low. If we make it to the final round, be sure staff were able to receive two full PD days on the whole book approach. Much thanks to presentation of a music video by Donahue to vote! The video is now posted at: staff and students set to Taylor Swift’s song the Eric Carle Museum, and Margaret Bartley http://2011classroommakeover.shycast.com/ “Mean” (which you can see at (Donahue's ELA Coach) for making this won- www.donahueschool.com under the “videos” submission/show/1589. We need your help! derful, educational event a reality! page). Following the speakers was a middle school dance that lasted until 8 PM and was enjoyed by all. Go dolphins!

Vote for us in the eInstruction Video Contest!!!

Open House

Mr. Edward Caisse of the Hampton County Sherriff’s department provides information Rosemary Agoglia models the "Whole on the “Text-A-Tip” Program and offers Book Approach", one of the Visual Think- valuable life advice to Donahue Students. ing strategies presented through Profes- sional Development for the teachers. Students in Ms. Hillary Perks' second grade class examine and discuss the end- Tune in to Channels 12 and 15 Legendary VP Gary Tirrel checking out papers of a picture book. Rosemary is Donahue’s Green Team table at Dona- the Curator of Education at the Eric for more information regarding hue’s Open House, Thursday, September Carle Picture Book Museum in the “Text-A-Tip Program”. Amherst, MA.

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beginning in the fall of 2011. The model is driven by Peck’s two core values, Academic Achievement and Un- conditional Positive Regard for all. The multi-tiered Peck support system of prevention, intervention and intensive Mission support involves collaboration between: the classroom teacher, a team of Caring Adult Volunteers (CATS), two Statement School Uniforms— interventionists, an Intensive Behavioral Support Coordi- The mission of the nator (IBSC), and the administration with additional input Holyoke Public Schools A New Look and assistance from families and community partners. The two main goals of the new system are to improve is to provide educa- the school culture and climate, and to increase student Peck School began this year with a new look – school tional opportunities for time on learning. “The Behavior Management working uniforms! The uniforms consist of khaki or blue pants or all students to reach group intentionally set aside two years to carefully plan skirts and a light blue or white shirt. On Fridays students for a relationship based system that would support both their full potential in a can wear blue jeans with the uniform top. This is a di- students and teachers. The implementation and develop- safe, secure, healthy rect result of Peck families lobbying tirelessly for eight ment of the system is a work in progress as the dedi- learning environment months at school committee and subcommittee meetings cated team continues to meet monthly to reflect on the for school uniforms. Parent leaders of P-PUA (Peck while valuing diversity function of the overall system and its impact on school Parents United in Action), with Maria Luisa Arroyo’s and promoting respon- culture and climate,” stated Vice Principal Patti Jennings. assistance as translator and interpreter, conducted sur- sible citizenship. veys and collected signatures on ballots that numbered well over 210 adults who represented over 350 children at the Peck Full-Service Community School. Further- Peck School Students more, they learned to navigate the process of presenting at school committee meetings, no small feat, given that Spread the Word about five of the 7 parents are Spanish-dominant. The following Climate Change P-PUA leaders explained some of the benefits of school uniforms—Mari Santiago; husband-and-wife teams, María Rodríguez and Rafael “Rafi” Torres, and Luz Román and On Friday, September 23rd students at Peck Juan Perez; Barbara Torres; and Gloria Aquino. They Full Service Community School came together explained that uniforms provide Peck families with the to share information about Global Climate opportunity to save money on clothes, and an increased Change - the product of a school wide arts sense of school community and school pride. Eighth integrated science unit undertaken in the first grader Luvineiry Ortiz commented, “When I heard about month of the school year. Peck students gath- the uniforms I felt happy because it saves my family ered for culminating activities which included a money on clothes. We can still put together different skit, “Goldilocks and the Just Right Planet”; ways of wearing the uniforms and add our own style.” poetry; a video and a soundscape. Following the Third grader Neyshaliz Figueroa commented on the assembly, students gathered on the field outside uniforms, “I like them because it doesn’t waste clothes – the school to form the number “350”. The 350 Holyoke School we wear the same or different.” Third grader Nelly Project at Peck School was spearheaded by a Committee Malave explained, “I like the uniforms because you can committee of interested teachers and commu- wear skinny jeans on Fridays and then on the other days nity members, including art teacher Darcy you can wear skirts and you can wear blue or white DuMont, librarian Fiona Creed, middle school Mayor Elaine Pluta shirts.” science teacher Tina Siniscalchi, Enchanted Cir- cle theater artist Kate Dean, and received sup- William Collamore port from Peck staff. Enchanted Circle Theater worked with both third and fifth graders to help Yvonne Garcia New Behavior bring the climate change curriculum alive Margaret Boulais Management System through the arts. Visual art teachers also sup- Gladys Lebron- ported the science unit by providing climate Martinez The Behavioral Management Group is one of several change related art and music projects. working groups of the Peck Full Service Community Howard Greaney School. The group was created in September 2009 to study behavior management and develop a system, spe- Dennis Birks cific to the needs of the Peck FSCS, that would support Michael Moriarty students and teachers within a caring school community. Teachers, administrators, parents, and representatives Cesar Lopez from area colleges, the University, and many community based organizations were brought together to conduct. meetings, research, surveys, and program visits. After two years of their extensive efforts, the direction was clear and a program was developed with implementation

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” —John Dewey

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Welcome Class of 2019 Kelly One of the first administrative jobs that new interim principal Jacque‐ line Glasheen completed was to read to incoming Kindergarten students. September Goodbyes It is hard to imagine that these students will be the graduating class of 2019 when they leave Kelly School after completing the eighth grade. In June 2011 Kelly School said goodbye to the Class of 2011 when they Already the first Kindergarten student was awarded the first Student of graduated as 8th grade students from Kelly School. Sitting behind the the Month at Kelly in September. Who will be our shining stars in the graduating students were parents, teachers and fellow classmates listen‐ year 2019? ing to the pomp and circumstance ceremony, and waiting to congratulate them on their achievements. Many students began their journey as kin‐ Changes at Kelly dergarten students at Kelly School. Now they are going off to High School at the Dean Vocational or Holyoke High School. We will miss Kelly School has seen some changes at the beginning of the school year them but wish them the best of luck in their new adventure! with new staff, kindergarten students and administration. As students began their first term of art and music, changes in classrooms awaited In September Kelly School also them as well. Elementary art teacher Ms. Descoteau can be found in Mr. said Goodbye to Mr. Chad Mazza, Christofori ‘s classroom on the second floor at Kelly. The Sounds of music who after serving over five years from Mr. Sasanecki are off the stage area in the cafeteria with keyboard, as principal of Kelly is now the recorders and notation. Mr. Christofori’s middle art center is now lo‐ principal at McMahon Elemen‐ cated in the former music classroom by the rotunda. It appears that Mr. tary School. However, during Christofori is enjoying his new space with the creation of a new gallery Kelly’s first Student of the Month art center. Please check out the creativity at work in, outside and around assembly in September, the new the rotunda downstairs at Kelly School. interim principal Mrs. Jacqueline Glasheen arranged a surprise visit from Mr. Mazza so students and Health News at Kelly with BOKS staff were able to say goodbye. Mrs. Glasheen was previously The Kelly School is off to a healthy start with a grant in partnership with the Greater Holyoke YMCA and the Reebok Foundation (BOK.) The BOKS the Assistant Principal at Kelly before program is a fun, physical activity returning in her new position. Mr. program that wakes up students’ Mazza is featured with the new assis‐ brains and bodies for school and tant principal Senorita Maritza Carballo teaches them healthy habits as who began last fall at the Kelly School. well. The program runs for ten We will miss Mr. Mazza but wish him weeks and meets from 7:15‐8:15 the best of luck at McMahon. AM before school. Each session involves a functional, fun activity and ends with a quick and easy nutri‐ tion tip. Applications can be picked up at the Kelly School. Students above are featured with Mrs. Glasheen.

Kindergarten Cooks . White The kindergarten students at E.N. E.N White School are becoming quite the cooks! Through an extensive learning Let Your Own Light Shine unit on farms, the students have The grade eight students in English Language Arts have been participat- learned how to make applesauce, but- ing in an exciting project entitled, “Let Your Own Light Shine.” After ter and ice cream. These experiences studying and discussing Nelson Mandela’s Inauguration Speech written by have enabled the students to learn not Marianne Williamson, students wrote excellent essays on the ways they only about let their own light shine— the things they do that represent who they foods we get from farms, but about changes from truly are. Each student is presenting their passion to their fellow stu- liquids to solids and solids to liquids. They then dents; as well as, brainstorming who they would like to invite to E. N. were able to apply their learning to Writer's White to represent how they live their dream and let their particular Workshop, where they wrote an informational light shine. On Wednesday, October 5th, was invited to our piece about the sequence of these events, using school and presented the eighth grade class with how his interests and beginning, middle, and end. The students have passion have led him to run for the position of Mayor for the City of been brainstorming ideas and are very excited Holyoke. The students and staff enjoyed his visit and the class is planning for their next "cooking" experience! to invite more presenters to let their own light shine as well.

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Morgan School

Seventh Grade Cross-Curriulum Mango Project

Amanda Smith’s seventh grade ELA class’s reading of The House on Mango Street grew into a cross curriculum project as they incorporated mapping of a neighborhood from the book (social studies), measuring the buildings they were drawing (math), and learning how to draw a map both from an aerial view and using mirror imaging to depict their buildings (art). The also maps illustrated students’ understanding of the story (ELA), A sense of community within the various homerooms as well as a lot of student pride has resulted, as maps were displayed in the hallways.

Incentive Program Te d d y B e a r P a r a d e A behavior, attendance and academic success initiative has been Over thirty families of kindergarten and first grade students attended developed by middle school Vice Principal Hector Santos in the form of the Teddy Bear Parade on September 20th at 6:00 PM. As part of Mor- a basketball program for boys and girls. The program started on Octo- gan’s efforts to include parents in their children’s’ education, parents ber 17th from 3:45-4:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. were invited to join the children as they worked on math, literacy and Separate teams for 5th and 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls will be art activities. Students made paper bag Corduroy puppets based on the welcomed based on their behavior, school attendance and academic Corduroy story read-aloud. The evening culminated in sharing of cookies success. and juice. While “The Teddy Bear Picnic” played, students lined up and marched around the cafeteria while holding up their special teddy or other stuffed animal friend.

Homework Workshop for Parents For more FREE FAMILY FUN, As Morgan continues to improve student success, efforts are being made to reach out to parents and include them in the process. Under see schedule of Title One the guidance of Pauline Carriere, Title 1 Parent Coordinator for Holy- Family Nights on page 12. oke, a Homework Workshop for Parents was held on September 15th. Parents arrived at 9:30 and were provided with materials to help their children including markers, crayons, pens and writing pads. They also received folders containing information about Big Y’s Homework Help hotline as well as brochures published by Channing Bete. Parents were Morgan Band Begins under the able to watch a video that explained the importance and methods of Direction of George Baker achieving good study skills at home. The successful session ended with A special grant has made it possible to purchase instruments for the a question and answer period, and enjoyment of refreshments. There development of bands at Morgan, E.N. White and McMahon schools. was great interest on the part of participating parents, who had ques- At Morgan, over thirty children have signed up to play flute, clarinet, tions about what other programs were being scheduled for them. alto and tenor saxophone, trombone, trumpet, euphonium and percus- Several expressed an interest in becoming school volunteers. sion instruments. Grades five through eight will participate in this ex- citing endeavor, hopefully going on to become future members of the award-winning high school band, which has recently played at the Big E and in Boston. As they reinforce math, literacy and science (because of acoustics) lessons, students will also have the pleasure of creating great music. Instruments have been distributed by George Baker and lessons started on October 17th.

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McMahon School McMahon School Celebrates Project 13 Partners with 50 Years of Excellence in Education Middle School Students Seventh and eighth grade Special Education teacher Kiely Rigali has invited the nonprofit organization Project 13, a dropout prevention program based in Holyoke and Springfield, to McMahon School to part- ner with a group of middle school students. The group, which Ms. Rigali has nicknamed “The Media Group,” will concentrate on working with musical instruments, making music, and producing videos. “I think this kind of experiential education is necessary for productivity, because it keeps the kids engaged in their education,” says Ms. Rigali. “One of our goals is to have a talent show that highlights the students’ interests. Our working title is ‘The True Us.’” Second Grade Pilots Academic Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School is half a century old! The Classroom Rotation McMahon community formally celebrated this milestone during the Students in Jennifer Hartbarger’s and Stephanie Hills’ second grade week of October 10th, culminating in a night of festivity and remem- classrooms have begun a new program this year, switching classrooms brance during the school’s Open House on October 12th. Senior Clerk during the day as they move from academic subject to academic sub- Maureen Schuck, who has worked at McMahon for 23 years, and sixth ject. Mrs. Hartbarger teaches English Language Arts and Ms. Hills grade Science teacher Noreen Ewick spearheaded the anniversary teaches Mathematics, Science and Social Studies to all second grade celebration. They, along with an able team of volunteers, organized students. “I think it’s very beneficial for the students, not only for their many wonderful events to celebrate McMahon’s past and present. Dur- learning, but because we’re taking advantage of the teachers’ strengths ing the school day, the whole school gathered outside on the blacktop to best support the students,” says Jennifer Hartbarger. “The students in the shape of the number “50” for a photograph that can be seen at McMahon and on Channel 12. Additionally, middle school students are doing very well with the transitioning,” adds Stephanie Hills. participated in the planting of a flowering shrub in the school courtyard; students from grades K-4 buried a time capsule to which all classes had contributed a remembrance of their year; and Lt. Elmer J. McMahon’s nephew, also named Elmer J. McMahon, visited the school named for K-2 Autism/RISE Class Celebrates his uncle to speak to the students. Columbus Day in Style At Open House, current and former students, staff, and principals Christopher Columbus’ ships were joined by Superintendant David Dupont, Mayor Elaine Pluta, and the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa State Representative Michael Kane. Holyoke High School’s Madrigal Maria were recreated by students Choir and Band performed, the Holyoke High School Honor Society in teacher Julie Levesque’s K-2 distributed programs, and all visitors enjoyed cookies baked by the Autism/RISE classroom as a part Dean Technical High School Culinary students. The turnout was spec- of their academic unit on Colum- tacular! bus Day. The students made the ships out of cardboard boxes which they painted. They each created a sail with their own name, an illustration and an ex- plorer’s hat. The students “sailed” the ships by placing them on rol- lerboards and rolling them around the classroom. Students also studied telescopes, maps, com- passes, the oceans, and America. Kindergarteners Brenna Philips and Genesy Cruz are burying the time capsule to which all classrooms con-

tributed. Devin Gonzalez is sailing one of Columbus’ ships created by Ms. Levesque’s students.

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Athletics

Outreach for Cancer — Molly’s Team

The Holyoke High School fall sports teams celebrated homecoming weekend on September 23rd and 24th with the focus on raising aware- ness and money for ovarian cancer. The teams partnered with a pro- gram called Team Molly. Team Molly is an education effort, which bears the name of a brave young woman and all-star athlete, Molly

Eisenberg of Lexington, . In 2009, at just 19 years old, Molly lost her battle with ovarian cancer. Team Molly encourages high school students to educate their peers and family, reminding them to take care of themselves through exercise, doctor visits, a healthy life- style and awareness. All high school athletic teams in Massachusetts were invited to join Team Molly in an effort to break the silence on ovarian cancer. The Holyoke High School athletic teams, in an action packed week- Team Molly Girls JV Field Hockey Team end of sports, wore teal t-shirts, sweatbands, and shoelaces to bring awareness to ovarian cancer. Teal is the nationally recognized color for awareness and support of Ovarian Cancer and September is ovarian cancer awareness month. The Holyoke High School teams also invited their opponents to join them in the fight against ovarian cancer. The slogan for the weekend was “Today we are ALL on the same TEAM! Let’s fight ovarian cancer together”. Literature was distributed to fans who attend the games highlighting the risk factors associated with ovarian cancer. Donations were collected at each of the games. Over the course of the weekend over $200.00 was raised with all proceeds being donated to the Team Molly program. Although ovarian cancer is less common in young women, it does happen. One of the campaign's goals is to educate both young women Ovarian Cancer Facts and their mothers and grandmothers, who are more at risk. By learn- ing about symptoms at an early age, young women can protect them- Each year, more than 13,800 women die from selves and the women in their families until there is a successful ovarian cancer – a disease with symptoms that can be misdiagnosed and spread quickly. Many women screening program. don't seek help until the disease has begun to spread, but if detected at its earliest stage, re- search has proven that the five-year survival rate for women with ovarian cancer is over 90%. Symptoms of ovarian cancer can be vague and subtle, and are often misdiagnosed. Symptoms do exist and may include: bloating, trouble eating or feeling full quickly, pel- vic or abdominal pain, feeling the need to urinate urgently or often. Other symptoms of ovarian cancer include: fatigue, upset stomach or heartburn, back pain, pain during intercourse and constipation or menstrual changes. Women who experience these symptoms for more than two weeks should see their gynecologist. All women are at risk; however, women are considered more of a risk for ovarian cancer if they have: a family history of breast, ovarian, or colon cancer on either the maternal or paternal side of their family; problems with fertility; have never been pregnant; or have an ovarian cyst after menopause. Women who have reproductive cancers Team Molly Boys Soccer Team in their family history should ask their physician about genetic testing. A pap test does not detect ovarian cancer.

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Holyoke High partners with the and Spalding

Fifth Annual Volleyball Showcase of Champions

Holyoke High School teamed up with the Volleyball Hall of Fame and Spalding to host the Fifth Annual Spalding Showcase of Champions High School Girls’ Volleyball Invitational. Thirty five of the best high school Holyoke High volleyball teams competed over the three day event which was held at School girls the Bartley Center at Holyoke Community College, a state of the art volleyball team volleyball facility. Teams from five states participated in this year’s event including state and sectional champions from Massachusetts, Maine, New competes in the York, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. In total, nine state champions tournament were represented at the event. The Holyoke High School Girls Volley- raising funds for ball Team had a great showing at the tournament making it to the silver breast cancer bracket semifinals. (#23 – Brittany The tournament was an official Dig Pink event with some proceeds Morin and benefiting the Side-Out Foundation. Dig Pink is a National Breast cancer awareness rally that is taking place throughout the month of October. #8 – Victoria High Schools and colleges are hosting Dig Pink matches all across the Hepworth). country to help educate and raise funds to help fight breast cancer. For more information on the Dig Pink Side-Out Foundation visit www.side- out.org

School Briefs

Parents can once again come to Sullivan after school to improve their English and have their children receive homework assistance and other enrichment activities. We'll take field trips together, cook, and use computers. The program runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 PM. Please contact Aida Gomez at Sullivan (534-2060) or Maria Correa (552-2937).

• •Peck School Holyoke High • Peck’s third grade classes are travelling to the Amherst Cinema Save the Date—Free Event for Parents/Guardians to participate in See/Hear/Feel!—a writing program connected to film. Mrs. Carrier’s class has already attended and student Alexsaidie Rivera Financial Aid Night— College Financing Seminar commented, “I learned in movies you can watch the faces when the movie has no words.” Third grader Lizelott Marrero explained, “I Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM learned films come from your imagination.” HHS Auditorium (English) & Cafeteria (Spanish) • Kristen Luschen, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Education Studies, School of Social Sciences/Critical Social Inquiry—one of our partners Topics: from Hampshire College—has received District approval to perform Information about scholarships and grants, research this semester at Peck on “Examining and Crafting Cul- applying for financial aid, completing required forms, free tures of Respect with Youth in Schools.” In addition to this resources for families research, she will be working with Ms. Siniscalchi and a Design profes- sor from Hampshire on a seventh grade Specials class during our third quarter to explore youth definitions of UPR and create a media cam- paign. Visit the Holyoke High School website www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/hhs/index.html • Through the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship under Ameri- Click on the Guidance/Career Center link to view weekly Corps, an Eighth to Ninth Grade Transition Fellow has been awarded announcements, updated scholarship information, college to Peck. Ms. Stacey Funston is working with current eighth graders representative visits, testing information, support services and high school students to improve the transition from middle to high and transcript request forms. school.

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The Culinary Art Club received a complete makeover. The new New Year New Opportunities additions included healthy eating options, along with several improve- By Kayla Morrison, Enrichment Club Instructor ments. For instance, students learned how to make egg white omelets with spinach! CONNECTIONS’ clubs offer students the chance to learn more This fall, the CONNECTIONS After-School Program at Kelly about their future career options. The students enjoy hands on activi- School, Peck Full Service Community School, E.N. White, and Morgan ties that pertain to their interests. There are several opportunities to School is back and better than ever! Everyone is excited by the new explore their talents by joining new clubs. These opportunities often clubs that are available! These new clubs include: Martial Arts, Multi- do not exist outside of the clubs. Without these clubs, the world cultural Arts, Robotics, Music, Ballet and Jazz, Farming, and a Social/ would be missing out on future engineers, dancers, scientists or bota- Emotional Skill-Building Drama Club. nists! The Social/Emotional Skill-Building Drama Club involves stu- dents participating in role-playing exercises, where they are able to act CONNECTIONS Ventures to Mount Tom out how they feel in a controlled setting. Through fun and engaging

Improv and drama games, students learn skills to identify and control their emotions, thanks to the club director, Becca Greene-Van Horn. By Jennifer Bergus Greene-Van Horn is the co-founder of the New England Center for Drama Therapy. She uses role playing as a means of enabling students On Saturday, October 15th, twenty-one CONNECTIONS middle- to step outside of their problems. This new club is a success with our school students braved the wilderness and ventured to the state reser- students. One female, a fourth grade student from Morgan School, vation, Mount Tom. This field-trip is the first of the many Saturday loved the club so much she exclaimed on the first day, “I’m in Heaven - field-trips that CONNECTIONS hopes to provide this year for our students. We extend a special thank you to Gini Traub, Regional Edu- this is my dream come true!” cation Coordinator for the Massachusetts Department of Conserva- The Martial Arts Club, taught by instructor Amanda Doyle, allows tion and Recreation, for sponsoring this event and helping us to create students to gain confidence while learning about core concepts of a fabulous kick-off event for the Kelly CONNECTIONS After-School respect. Doyle believes, “Martial arts taught me self awareness, perse- Program. verance, discipline and respect. In my martial arts class, students learn about all of these things through games, martial arts movements, and At Mount Tom, students learned about core concepts of hiking partner skills.” The club is a balanced combination of skill building and safety and traveling in the wilderness. Jessica Daly, an instructor for the Kelly After-School Program, noted that students climbed the fun. mountain in record time and with vigor. She noted, “The students The Multicultural Arts Club allows students to experience cul- showed great enthusiasm and were eager and excited to learn about tures from around the world. In each club session, students explore the new experiences Mt. Tom had to offer”. Gini Traub noted the new cultures through reading a book or viewing a presentation by students’ “enthusiasm, engagement, questions, and goodwill towards instructors. Afterwards, they create works of art inspired by different one another” on the trip. After their long hike, students were re- cultures. Examples include African, Native American, Puerto Rican, warded with a beautiful view of the fall foliage as well as a panoramic Australian, and more. At the end of the club session, students will scene of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, the Connecticut present their work in the form of a CONNECTIONS art exhibit. River, South Hadley, and in the distance, Hartford. Students were also The Robotics Club teaches students the skills to build their own thrilled to see their own city of Holyoke off in the distance! Many felt robots while learning about STEM related careers. This club consists as though they were “on top of the world”! On the way down, stu- of basic principles of computer science and engineering. The students dents hunted for salamanders and learned about respecting animals are challenged to work together, problem solve, research, and design. and the environment. The “Dance It Up” Jazz and Ballet Club is a fun active club. It offers students a chance to move around and get exercise, while learn- ing about classic dance techniques. In addition, students can take on a leadership role by leading an exercise, helping choreograph a sequence and selecting the music for the following week. The last addition to our new clubs is the Farm-to-Table Club where students grow their own food. The club has four mini clubs: Harvest Helpers, the Garden Club, Garden Carpenters, and the Gar- den Art Club. In the Harvest Helpers Club, students are taught about local farms in Holyoke and ways to get involved. During each Garden Club session, the students learn about a different fruit or vegetable. This allows them to explore healthy eating. The Garden Carpenters use tools and safety equipment to make their own garden benches and plant trellises for plants to climb. Lastly, the Garden Art Club allows students to create beautiful watercolors, mosaics and clay sculptures.

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For a snack, students chopped up veggies to eat with hummus while others foraged for firewood and learned how to start a controlled campfire. Students roasted peppers and onions over the coals and each roasted their own hot dog “pig-in-a-blanket” over the fire. No camp- ing trip would be complete without roasting marshmallows, and sev- eral students were able to roast their first real campfire marshmallow – the ultimate symbol of a true camping experience. At the end of the day, students learned about cleaning up and the concept of ‘not leaving a trace’. Although they were tired out from their adventure, students left with smiles that encompassed their en- tire face. After the trip, students commented “This trip was the best!” and “Mt. Tom was the bomb!” One student described his experience on the trip, saying “We went on a long hike around Mount Tom. It The trip gave students and tutors an opportunity to bond was a great thing to walk. We climbed ‘till we got to the top of the outside of the classroom. mountain. On top was a great look of Massachusetts and the cities in it”. This field trip is one of many that CONNECTIONS hopes to pro- vide for students to experience a variety of new activities. Save the Date— Deadline for Winter Connections Newsletter Article Submissions is Tuesday, January 17, 2012

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Edited by - Judy Taylor - [email protected] Editors Emeritus: Kelly Doktor and Laura DuPont

Students discovered some forest wildlife- salamanders! Contributing to this issue —

Luz Aguillar Jacqueline Glasheen Gina Roy Debra Basili Michael Hines Hilary Russell Cynthia Carbone Paul Hyry Miranda Smith For more information about the Pauline Carriere Chad Mazza Sarah Spence CONNECTIONS Program, please contact: Jessica Daly Mitchell Moskal Jody Spitz Jorge L. Castellano, Director Connections After School Programs [email protected] (413) 313-7710 Amy Fitzgerald Gary O’Connor Paula Strobel Sarah Spence, Assistant Director Connections After School Programs Cathleen Foley Aaron Patterson Julie Winberg [email protected] (413) 478-6132 Claire Folini Aliza Pluta Mary Wright Josiah Friedberg Linda Rex

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Title 1 Family Nights For grades K-12 begins at 6:30 PM

DECEMBER Mon., Dec. 5 Donahue Bingo for Books Mon., Dec. 12 Morgan Bingo for Books Tues., Dec. 13 McMahon Bingo for Books Wed., Dec. 14 E. N. White Bingo for Books Tues., Dec. 20 Kelly Bingo for Books

JANUARY Mon., Jan. 9 Donahue Bingo for Books Tues., Jan. 10 Morgan Bingo for Books Wed., Jan. 18 McMahon Exploring the Sea Mon., Jan. 23 Donahue Family Math Night Tues., Jan. 24 Kelly Family Math Night Wed., Jan. 25 E.N. White Exploring the Sea

FEBRUARY Mon., Feb. 6 Donahue Bingo for Books Mon., Feb. 13 Morgan Mardi Gras Bingo Wed., Feb. 15 E.N. White Mardi Gras Bingo Thurs., Feb. 16 McMahon Mardi Gras Bingo Tues., Feb. 28 Kelly Bingo for Books Wed., Feb. 29 Sullivan Family Game Night

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Una Carta Abierta a la Comunidad de la Escuela Holyoke

Proporcionar lo mejor - Prioridades, objetivos y esfuerzos

Por David Dupont Otro esfuerzo importan- te para el año escolar 2011 Superintendente de Escuelas -2012 será la adopción del sistema nuevo de evalua- ción. Para este año escolar, El nuevo año escolar ya está en su segundo esto se aplica solamente al mes, aunque parece que fue ayer cuando nivel de 4 escuelas en el empezamos la escuela después del susto de estado, junto con los distri- Irene a la región a finales de agosto. El enfo- tos escolares que se ofre- que principal de nuestro trabajo para este cieron para tratar la imple- año escolar y más allá de esas prioridades se mentación temprana. El centra en la instrucción, los datos y la alfabe- próximo año, todos los tización que nos hemos comprometido en distritos tendrán que adop- nuestro Plan de Mejoramiento - las mismas tar el nuevo sistema. Ya prioridades que se presentarán en todos los hemos comenzado a traba- Planes de Mejoramiento Escolar. Nos va a ir jar con el MTA / HTA para bien si todos podemos estar con la misma obtener el nuevo sistema mentalidad en nuestro enfoque a para la en lugar en la Escuela Mor- mejora como un distrito escolar. A pesar de gan y Dean, y vamos a las once escuelas que conforman nuestro seguir haciéndolo para las distrito podría tener diferentes objetivos otras escuelas a medida que para alcanzar y diferentes problemas para pasa el año. tratar que son peculiares a las respectivas escuelas, los objetivos finales son para mejo- Como nos propusimos a rar la enseñanza y el liderazgo, para mejorar llevar a cabo todo lo antes mencionado, como siempre hemos tratado de hacer. la forma en la adquisición de datos, almace- Holyoke y el personal saben que estamos Gracias por su apoyo y dedicación y los nar y mantener datos, y lo más importante, haciendo esto para los niños. Ellos merecen mejores deseos para un año escolar saludable cómo utilizar estos datos, y para mejorar la lo mejor y estamos aquí para dar lo mejor y productivo. alfabetización en todo el sistema escolar.

Evento 9/11 – Apoyo de Estudiante en la Escuela E.N. White

El evento del 9/11 se inició en el Parque de los blanca y azul "Orgullo de Tigre" para usar Veteranos. Muchos residentes de Holyoke se como paz. Con el fin de mostrar su agradeci- reunieron para apoyar a las víctimas y sus miento a los estudiantes que representaron la familias del 9/11 y honorar a los Primeros en Escuela E.N. White, la Directora - la Sra. Rus- Responder de Holyoke. La Escuela E.N. White sell otorgó a cada uno de ellos con un pase de fue representada por varios estudiantes que tarea de un día. Christian Román y Jeyneliz estaban muy contentos de mostrar su apoyo. Ortiz, ambos estudiantes de la Escuela E.N. Los estudiantes tuvieron la oportunidad de White, leyeron poemas en voz alta que ellos escuchar al alcalde Elaine A. Pluta hablar sobre escribieron en la clase de ELA - Artes de Len- la importancia del día. Ellos también tuvieron guaje Inglés con la Sra. Lindstrom. Al terminar el placer de escuchar una actuación musical de la ceremonia del 9/11, comenzó una Marcha la banda de la Escuela Secundaria de Holyoke. por la Paz en el Monumento (War Memorial) A cada estudiante se le dio una cinta roja, en celebración de la Semana de la Paz. Una comunidad honra y apoya

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Dean Technical—Prevención Nacional de Intimidación

El acoso afecta directamente la capacidad del estudiante para apren- te al acoso cibernético y la intimidación para aumentar la conciencia de der. Los estudiantes que son intimidados tienen dificultades para con- que estos comportamientos tienen un impacto de por vida. "El compo- centrarse, muestran una disminución en los grados, y pérdida de auto- nente de la lucha contra la intimidación de nuestro plan de estudios de estima, confianza en sí mismo y autoestima. "La cultura de la intimida- Salud ayuda darle a los estudiantes las herramientas que necesitan para ción no terminará hasta que la gente en todo el país tome medidas y responder con eficacia", dice Carbone. enseñarle a los niños y adolescentes que se preocupan", dice Julie Los esfuerzos de Carbone cuentan con el apoyo de la comunidad, del Hertzog, directora del Centro Nacional de PACER Prevención de la estado y todo el país, con PACER y Spookley la Calabaza Cuadrada, Intimidación, que patrocina el Mes Nacional de Prevención de la Intimi- quien ha sido nombrado Oficial de la "portavoz de la calabaza" para dación. octubre de 2011 Mes Nacional de la Prevención de la Intimidación. Tomar acción es lo que los estudiantes de Salud de noveno grado de Spookley está trabajando junto con las granjas, cines, centros comercia- la Escuela Dean Tecnica se trata! Los estudiantes de la Sra. Carbone les y museos para difundir la palabra a lo largo del mes de octubre que han estado aprendiendo acerca de la intimidación y el acoso cibernéti- herir los sentimientos de las personas nunca está bien! co y han hecho la promesa de ser "Estudiante Contra la Intimidación". Si usted está interesado en obtener más información, Centro de Además, han estado hablando con personas de confianza, en la creación Prevención de Intimidación Nacional PACER ofrece recursos creativos de carteles para educar a sus compañeros, y ofrecer anuncios de servi- e interactivos que están diseñados para beneficiar a todos los estudian- cio público para difundir el mensaje a sus compañeros. tes, incluyendo estudiantes con discapacidades. Estudiantes de escuela "El acoso cibernético y el acoso son problemas muy reales y doloro- intermedia y secundaria y sus familias pueden visitar a los estudiantes sos que enfrentan los niños de hoy", dice Carbone. "Pero nuestros de la escuela primaria y PACERTeensAgainstBullying.org y sus familias estudiantes aquí en la Dean saben que no están solos, y que podemos pueden visitar PACERKidsAgainstBullying.org para ideas adicionales prevenir los episodios de acoso escolar si todos trabajamos juntos." sobre cómo pueden tomar acción contra el abuso. Póngase en contac- Ella explica además que en la Dean, los estudiantes, padres y el progra- to con Cynthia Carbone, RN, MSN, Med, Maestra de Salud ccarbo- ma de Salud de noveno grado están trabajando juntos para hacer fren- [email protected]

Oportunidades

CONEXIONES Programa Después de Horas Escolares— Nuevo Año Nuevas Oportunidades Este otoño, el Programa Conexiones Después de Horas Escolares en la Escuela Kelly, Peck, Escuela de Servicio Comunitario, E.N. White, y la Escuela Morgan está de vuelta y mejor que nunca! Todos están emocionados por los nuevos clubes que están disponibles! Estos nuevos clu- bes son: Artes Marciales, Artes Multiculturales, Robótica, Música, Ballet y Jazz, Agricultura, Club de Drama de Habilidad Social/Emocional. Clubes de CONEXIONES "ofrece a los estudiantes la oportunidad de aprender más sobre sus opciones de carrera en el futuro. Los estudian- tes disfrutan de actividades prácticas respecto a sus intereses. Hay varias oportunidades para explorar su talento al unirse a los clubes nuevos. Estas oportunidades a menudo no existen fuera de los clubes. Sin estos clubes, el mundo estaría perdiendo los futuros ingenieros, bailarines, científicos o botánicos! Para más información acerca del Programa CONEXIONES, favor comunicarse con: Jorge L. Castellano, Director del Programa Conexiones Después de Horas Escolares al (413) 313-7710 ([email protected]) Sarah Spence, Asistente al Director del Programa Conexiones Después de Horas Escolares al (413) 478-6132 ([email protected])

Alfabetismo Familiar Escuela Secundaria en la Escuela Sullivan de Holyoke Los padres pueden regresar a la Escuela Guarde la Fecha—Evento Gratis para Sullivan después de la escuela para mejo- rar su Inglés y que sus hijos reciban ayuda Padres/Guardianes en las tareas y otras actividades de enri- Noche de Ayuda Financiera-Colegio Seminario quecimiento. Vamos a tomar excursiones de Financiamiento juntos, y cocinar, y usar las computado- Jueves, 8 de diciembre 2011 a las 6:00 PM ras. El programa funciona los miércoles y Auditorio de la Escuela HHS (Inglés) y jueves de 3:00-5:00 PM. Por favor, pónga- Cafetería (Español) se en contacto con Aida Gómez en la Temas: Información sobre becas y ayudas, para Escuela Sullivan al (534-2060) o María solicitar ayuda financiera, completar los formula- Correa (552-2937). rios requeridos, recursos gratuitos para las familias

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Atletismo – Alcance para el Cancer

Aunque el cáncer de ovario es menos común en mujeres jóvenes, a Equipo Molly veces ocurre. Uno de los objetivos de la campaña es educar a las muje- res jóvenes, sus madres y abuelas, que están en mayor riesgo. Al Los equipos de la Escuela Superior Holyoke High celebraron los aprender acerca de los síntomas a una edad temprana, las mujeres Los equipos de atletismo de la Escuela Secundaria Holyoke High, en un jóvenes pueden protegerse y proteger a las mujeres en sus familias fin de semana lleno de acción en los deportes, estaban usando camise- hasta que haya un programa exitoso de detección. tas, muñequeras, y cordones de zapatos de color turquesa, para crear conciencia del cáncer de ovario. El color turquesa es reconocido a nivel nacional para el conocimiento y el apoyo de Cáncer de Ovario y septiembre es el Mes Concientización de Cáncer de Ovario. Los equi- Socios de la Escuela Superior de Holyoke con Vo- pos de la Escuela secundaria de Holyoke también invitaron a sus opo- lleyball Hall of Fame y Spalding nentes a unirse a ellos en la lucha contra el cáncer de ovario. El lema para el fin de semana fue "Hoy estamos TODOS en el mismo EQUI- PO! Juntos vamos a luchar contra el cáncer de ovario ". La literatura se Quinta Exhibición Anual distribuyó a los aficionados que asistieron a los juegos destacando los factores de riesgo asociados con el cáncer de ovario. Las donaciones de Campeones de Voleibol fueron recogidas en cada uno de los juegos. En el transcurso del fin de semanas se recogieron más de $200.00 con todas las ganancias dona- das al programa del Equipo de Molly. La Escuela Superior de Holyoke se asoció con el Volleyball Hall of Fame y Spalding para llevar a cabo la Quinta exhibición Anual de Cam- peones de Voleibol de las Chicas de la Escuela Secundaria de Holyole. Treinta y cinco de los mejores equipos de voleibol de la escuela secun- daria compitieron en el evento de tres días que se llevo a cabo en el Centro de Bartley en Holyoke Community College, una instalación de arte de voleibol del estado. Equipos de cinco estados participaron en el evento de este año, incluyendo el estado y los campeones seccionales de Massachusetts, Maine, Nueva York, New Hampshire y Rhode Island. En total, nueve fueron campeones estatales representados en el evento. EL Equipo de voleibol de las chicas de la Escuela Secundaria tuvo una gran demostración en el torneo que lo hace a las semifinales de grupo de plata. El torneo fue un evento oficial Dig Pink con algunas ganancias benefi- ciando a la Fundación Side-Out. Dig Pink es una manifestación de cáncer de Mama que e que está llevando a cabo durante el mes de octubre. Las Escuelas secundarias y Universidades están organizando partidos en todo el país para ayudar a educar y recaudar fondos para ayudar a combatir el cáncer de mama. Para más información sobre la Fundación Dig Pink Side-Out Foundation visite www.side-out.org

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Los Estudiantes de la Escuela Peck corren la voz sobre el Cambio Climático El Viernes, 23 de septiembre los estudiantes de la Escuela de la Comunidad Peck de Servicios Completos de se reunieron para compartir informa- ción sobre el Cambio Climático Global - el producto de una unidad de la ciencia en toda la escuela de artes integrada emprendida en el primer mes del año escolar. Los estudiantes de la Escuela Peck se reunieron para culminar las actividades que incluyeron un sketch - "Ricitos de Oro y el Planeta Just Right", poesía, un video y un paisaje sonoro. Después de la asamblea, los estudiantes se reunieron en el campo fuera de la escuela para formar el número "350". El Proyecto 350 en la Escuela Peck fue encabezado por un comité de maestros interesados y miembros de la comunidad, incluyendo el maestro de arte Darcy DuMont, bibliotecaria Fiona Creed, maestra de ciencias de la escuela media Tina Siniscalchi, y Enchanted Circle artista de teatro Kate Dean, y contó con el apoyo y la ayuda de muchos maestros y personal. Enchanted Circle Theater trabajó con los alumnos de grados 3 y 5 para ayudar a llevar el plan de estudios del cambio climático vivo a través de las artes. Los maestros de artes visuales también apoyaron la unidad de la ciencia, proporcionando el arte del cambio climático y proyectos relacionados con la música.

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DICIEMBRE 5 de Dic. Donahue Bingo por Libros 12 de Dic. Morgan Bingo por Libros Título 1 Noches de Familia 13 de Dic. McMahon Bingo por Libros 14 de Dic. E. N. White Bingo por Libros 20 de Dic. Kelly Bingo por Libros

Para grados Kínder hasta 12 empieza a las 6:30 PM ENERO 9 de Enero Donahue Bingo por Libros 10 de Enero Morgan Bingo por Libros 18 de Enero McMahon Explorando el Mar 23 de Enero Donahue Matemáticas Noche de Familia 24 de Enero Kelly Matemáticas Noche de Familia 25 de Enero E.N. White Explorando el Mar FEBRERO 6 de Febrero Donahue Bingo por Libros 13 de Febrero Morgan Mardi Gras Bingo 15 de Febrero E.N. White Mardi Gras Bingo 16 de Febrero McMahon Mardi Gras Bingo 28 de Febrero Kelly Bingo por Libros D 29 de Febrero Sullivan Noche de Juego iversión para T oda la Familia en Familia

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