Connections Holyoke Public Schools a Community Working Together Our Web Site: Volume 8, Issue 4 Summer 2010 Looking Back ~ Looking Ahead

Holyoke Public Schools Connections Holyoke Public Schools A Community Working Together Our Web site: www.hps.holyoke.ma.us Volume 8, Issue 4 Summer 2010 Looking Back ~ Looking Ahead

By Eduardo B. Carballo many of our students who are frequently Superintendent of Schools moving. We have Inside this issue: created a successful alternative school to As this will be my last newsletter, it take care of some of is time to reflect on a 39-year ca- our most emotionally • Kindergarten Info 4 reer. When I retire this June 30th, I and physically fragile will have spent 39 years of my life students, helping them educating children. I often think to adjust and find about my first day as a teacher in • Health News 5 success. Just a short the New Bedford Public Schools time ago, maybe 5 or teaching 7th grade at Keith Junior 6 years, our high High School as well as the many school students’ suc- 6 places I have been since and the • Mayor’s Message cess in passing the many committed educators who I MCAS was less than have met along the way. 30%. Today, that Superintendent Dr. Eduardo B. Carballo presents the Having spent my whole life in the figure is more than Rising Star Awards as one of his last duties before • College Awareness 6 Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I 70%! retiring after his eight-year tenure with Holyoke Public for Peck students now reside in the City of Holyoke While we have been Schools. where my last tour of duty is com- successful in many of our efforts, ing to an end. I can’t think of a ships for Latino students and to much work still remains. I am • Talking Points 7 better place to end my career than encourage them to finish school confident that under the new Su- here, among so many wonderful and go on to universities. I plan to perintendent’s leadership, our educators and people I have come spend time fulfilling that mission. It school community will continue to to know over the last 8 ½ years. will also be a time for me to do • Science News 8-9 improve. some traveling and enjoy the sun This last decade has certainly been On a personal level, I am looking a challenging one not only for edu- and the beach that I love so much. forward to a quieter time with less cators but also for the country as a I want to take this opportunity to hectic and stressful schedules and whole. Together we have done thank every one of you for your • Sports 12 with more time to engage in pro- much to improve our schools even cooperation and support these past moting and enhancing a Foundation during tough economic times. few years. I wish you well and the which I helped establish more than With your help, we have re-built best for a successful future. 8 years ago, the Western Massa- the technology infrastructure of the Farewell… chusetts Hispanic Foundation, • Spanish Highlights 13-16 City schools, built a state-of-the-art which continues to provide scholar- TV studio to teach the next genera- tion about the importance of technology in advancing their goals and those of our nation. We have put media specialists and librarians in every school library; we have created this Connections newsletter, which has received the Apex Award each year since its incep- tion; we have remodeled the Holy- oke High School; we ended forced busing to achieve desegregation; A look back... and, we have reorganized our en- • Christa McAuliffe tire district to a K-8 system, doing Learning Center p.2 away with large middle schools. We have reaccredited both high • Weather Balloon p.3 schools and revamped our entire curriculum to align with the State’s • NASA flight p. 8 standards. We created and launched a Transiency Program to improve the academic success of Page 2 Connections

Edited by - Kelly Doktor - [email protected] Editor Emeritus: Laura DuPont Contributing to this issue:

Mission Statement Eileen Driscoll Hilary Russell SPECIAL THANKS TO: The mission of the Holyoke Public Schools is Noreen Ewick Tina Siniscalchi Luz Aguilar to provide educational Cris Brown Amy Fitzgerald Miranda Smith opportunities for all Mike Hines students to reach their full Josiah Friedberg Gini Traub potential in a safe, secure, Mitch Moskal healthy learning Helen Gibson Kevin Willard Aaron Patterson environment while valuing Jeannie Stone Ellen Jackson Mary Wright diversity and promoting Judy Taylor responsible citizenship. Catherine Marshall

Aaron Morris Due to a submission error in the winter edition, we regret a Cheryl Parzich typographical error in the Peck School’s Green Eggs and Ham story. The correct spelling for the music teacher is Peg Belanger.

McMahon’s Mission to Mars

McMahon School grade six students and their teacher, Noreen Ewick, “flew” to Mars in a spaceflight simulation at the Christa McAuliffe / Chal- lenger Learning Center at Framing- ham State College recently. The mission, Voyage to Mars, is a hands-on science program where students have the opportunity to apply their science, math, technology, problem- solving, decision-making and communication skills in an environment Holyoke School modeled after NASA facilities and Committee practice. The students, who spent several weeks preparing for the mission, Mayor Elaine Pluta were divided into the Alpha group, working in “Mission Control” and William Collamore the Beta group, working on the Yvonne Garcia “Mars Lander”. Grouped into teams, Cameron Hartling and Kristian Munoz operate the flight simulator. the students assumed roles as geolo- Margaret Boulais gists, solar weather scientists, com- In addition to the mission simulation, students visited Gladys Lebron-Martinez munication and data specialists, robotic experts, navi- the FSC Planetarium where they viewed a multimedia gation and probe engineers and life support scientists, Howard Greaney exploration named “The Tilt” which explained the each working toward a single shared goal – mission reason behind the Earth’s annual cycle of changing Dennis Birks success. seasons. Michael Moriarty Throughout the two-hour experience, problems While at the college, students viewed a life-size were solved and decisions were made by way of Cesar Lopez model of a rover, similar to Spirit and Opportunity, teamwork and effective communication. While the currently at work on the Martian surface and viewed Devin Sheehan mission was ultimately a success, the teams worked Christa McAuliffe and the Challenger Space Shuttle conscientiously to solve problems related to solar flare activity, choosing a landing site on Mars and a mission memorabilia. “chemical” leak in the isolation bay. See page 8 for another McMahon NASA story.

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______Donahue School What’s New on the Web Up, up, and all the way to Connecticut By Judy Taylor District Homepage http://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us NEW • Click on the Kinder- garten Registration link within the An- nouncements section for contact information regarding the application process for children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2010.

• GOOD NEWS - Students gather in a star formation for the launch of the ARBLE. Western Massachu- setts Regional Film To celebrate the start of the ate who designed the experi- The students of Science and Math MCAS test- ment, was on-hand for the Donahue reveled in Short Award Winners, ing, Maurice A. Donahue School event. The ARBLE consisted of the media attention and the 2009-2010 launched a 6-foot diameter a Styrofoam cooler (for its and publicity that Outstanding Organiza- weather balloon, named the lightweight and insulative prop- marked the launch tion Award to Dean ARBLE (Aeronautical Research erties), containing a small video by forming a star Technical High Balloon Launch Expedition) into recorder, a digital camera, a around the balloon. School’s Air Force the Earth's atmosphere. The GPS unit and an FM transmitter. Holyoke Gas and JROTC Unit. balloon received its namesake The FM transmitter allowed us Electric Co. offered from Donahue third-grader, to track to the balloon's lati- the use of their • SUMMER - Program Clayton Arble, who has shown tude, longitude and elevation in bucket truck to take information, applications for district sum- an undying and intense love of real time. a picture of the all things space related including impressive forma- mer programs, and The balloon ascended to a reading all the books on space tion. The pictures suggested reading ac- height of 37,500 feet, higher retrieved are being used to help tivities. in the school’s library. than most commercial air- students make the connection Well, the first balloon was a planes. The balloon soared until • PD EXPRESS: PD between Holyoke and the rest disaster... it punctured as it took it finally burst and landed in Express is a web-based of the world. Some of the most off, bounced off a fence, clipped Pomfret Center, Connecticut. professional development popular shots are the aerial a PVTA bus and became tangled Retrieval was not as easy as we application that enables view of Dean Tech High School the district to streamline in a tree. It was the second had hoped... after trekking and the video clip showing the the professional develop- balloon that succeeded, demon- through a swamp, losing Oliver layering of our planet's atmos- ment process. Staff will strating the importance of per- and calling the State Police, we phere. As the data is sorted be able to use their HPS severance in the face of adver- finally located the ARBLE. It email ID (Username) and through, 230 GB worth, more was stuck 40 feet up and tan- password to view and sity. pictures and videos will be gled in a tree. The property register for professional Oliver Yeh, a recent MIT gradu- shared. We would like to ex- owners where the ARBLE development offerings; tend a gracious thank you to, landed were interested in receive automatic enroll- Amy Fitzgerald, Helen Gibson, ment confirmations and the project and very kind. William Shuck and all the staff reminders and submit They grabbed their chainsaw and students that supported course suggestions using from a nearby shed and cut this endeavor; we could not custom forms. Look for down the first tree, and the the PD link on the ARBLE tangled into another have done this without you! Teacher Resources as it fell. They then cut Check out the news coverage http://www.hps.holyoke. ma.us/teachers.htm and down the second and then a on WWLP at: third tree. The ARBLE Curriculum http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/ http://www.hps.holyoke. landed intact and all con- news/local/student-balloon- ma.us/curriculum.htm tents were recovered. pages of the district web- The ARBLE over the Connecticut River sent-into-stratosphere site to access this new tool. Page 4 Connections

McMahon School HPS Summer Kindergarteners are proud authors! School McMahon kindergarteners are published authors! For a report-writing unit, students from the classrooms of Charlene Cor- beil, Kevin Cousineau and Ann Winberg each chose a sea creature and used books and the internet to learn about its life and Tentative Dates behavior. Students then created reports that in- July 6 - August 5 cluded facts, glossaries, and illustrations. “The Applications kids were really engaged,” said Cousineau. “It was available at all fantastic.” Kindergarteners Nathan De Jesus and Nahomy Patron Rivera proudly display finished non-fiction reports. schools.

Holyoke Public Schools Eduardo B. Carballo, Superintendent Get Ready for Kindergarten!! HOLYOKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Now Enrolling for School Year Free Summer Program 2010-2011 For 4 & 5 year olds entering Children must be 5 years old on or Kindergarten in Fall 2010 before September 1, 2010. July 6 - August 6 Applications available at the For more information contact: Student Assignment Office Student Assignment Office 57 Suffolk Street, 1st floor 57 Suffolk Street, 1st Floor Registration by appointment only Registration by appointment only by calling 534-2007 By calling 534-2007

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Promoting Oral Health

Did you know that tooth decay is the most common chronic disease of childhood? Did you know that tooth Anti-Tobacco Campaign decay is almost entirely pre- ventable? HHS students win PSA award Most children get tooth decay on the top or chewing surfaces of their molar or back teeth. Dental sealants and fluoride are essential for the prevention of tooth decay (cavities). Dental sealants prevent tooth decay by cre- ating a barrier between a tooth and cavity-causing bacte- A MDPH dental hygienist seals the ria. Fluoride varnish works by teeth of a Peck student. increasing the concentration of fluoride in the outer surface of teeth, thereby strengthening teeth during early stages of cavity formation. In 2008, the Holyoke Public Schools established a partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Office of Oral Health to place sealants in schools. Using portable dental equipment, dental hygienists working in the MDPH-SEAL Pro- gram screen the students determining their need for dental sealants; place the dental sealants, and offer referrals and follow-up Congratulations to Pablo Perez, Yaritza Torres and Krystian Perez care to students with tooth decay or other dental needs. The (photographed above), seniors at Holyoke High School, who won program is currently supported by a federal grant, and the dental the Western Mass. Regional Film-short Award for the anti-tobacco Public Service Announcement they created. The three students sealants are provided free-of-charge to all students with consent. entered a statewide contest sponsored by The 84 Movement. The MDPH SEAL enrollment packages will be sent home in the fall “84” represents the 84% of youth in Massachusetts who choose with the start of school information. To have your child partici- not to smoke. The contest is funded by the Massachusetts Depart- pate, simply sign the consent form and return to your child’s ment of Public Health. Their PSA video, and other videos created school nurse. For more information about MDPH-SEAL, dental by Holyoke High School’s video production class students, can be sealants and oral health go to www.mass.gov/dph/oralhealth seen on Holyoke Public School’s Education Channel 12.

Parents and Guardians of Current 6th Graders: In order to enter 7th grade in September 2010, documentation of the following requirements will need to be submitted to the School Nurse: Physical Exam (done within 1 year or copy of appointment date); 2 doses of Measles vaccine (MMR); 3 doses of Hepatitis B Series vaccine; Tetanus Booster (within last 5 years); and the Varicella vaccine (or physician documented case). **Beginning in September 2011, the Department of Public Health is implementing new requirements for 7th grade entry. Those changes will be announced in the Spring 2011 newsletter. Page 6 Connections

no cost. Mayor encourages The Holyoke Public Schools have also partnered with Holyoke Community College to offer a Health Career Opportunity Program along with other programs to 9th through 12th grade students. summer programs Hampshire College, in collaboration with the Holyoke Public Schools, will be offering a Camp Science Investigators program for students in grades 6-8. By Elaine Pluta, Mayor of Holyoke The Enchanted Circle Theater is offering a summer program geared With summer approaching and the school year coming to a close, I to Youth and Shakespeare for students entering 8th and 9th grade. would like to take this opportunity to remind parents and students For the musician, the Friends of Holyoke are offering the Holyoke alike that there are many wonderful summer school programs avail- Summer String program for students from Kindergarten through 8th able to keep our children active and learning during the summer grade. months. Although everyone needs and enjoys a vacation, I hope that families The Holyoke Public Schools offers a variety of programs geared also see these programs as wonderful opportunities to continue toward elementary, middle, as well as high school-aged students. learning and to make an investment in your children’s future. Additionally, there are programs developed for Special Education needs offered to PreK- 12. Most of these programs are available at I sincerely wish all the Holyoke Public Schools staff and administra- tion and students a wonderful safe and healthy summer!

Peck ACCESS Fosters Early College Awareness

The first step to reaching a goal is setting that goal. For young people contemplating their futures, setting goals requires knowing what their options are. Making those options clearer is one of the mis- sions of Peck ACCESS. Established in spring 2009 as a collaborative of community partners providing tutoring, mentoring, and college and career awareness to middle school students, Peck ACCESS is now a vital component of the Full Service Community School (FSCS) initiative at Peck. Led by Alan Bloomgarden, Coordinator of the Community-Based Learning Program at Mount Holyoke Col- lege, Peck ACCESS set some ambitious goals in its first year and has already made significant progress towards meeting them. One of the most important goals set by the Peck ACCESS Work Group was that all middle school students would visit a college during the school year. That goal was nearly met as over 90 per- cent of the middle school students visited area colleges this year. In addition, the goal of having eighth-grade students participate in a College Simulation Game was realized as well. The simulation game was designed to help eighth-graders see how the choices they make From L to R: Amanda Melemed from Girls, Inc. with Peck students Brenda now and throughout high school impact the opportunities they Maldonado Febres and Kristal Cruz have in the future. Other goals that Peck ACCESS has been working towards are providing high school transition assistance to Program at Holyoke Community College; and Girls Inc. eighth-grade students and families and infusing college-positive mes- “We are so fortunate that Peck ACCESS has been at the forefront sages into events that attract parents and families to the school. of our evolution into a Full Service Community School,” said Megan To assist with making collaborative decisions and monitoring pro- Harding, FSCS Program Manager. “They are a warm and dedicated gress towards its goals, Peck ACCESS devised a Shared Tracking group of faculty, community-based organizations, and college part- Document and a Shared Calendar, both accessible through Google ners who have served as an effective model for collaborative plan- groups. Using this tool, any member of Peck ACCESS can see who ning and data collection.” is and isn’t getting college awareness, tutoring, mentoring, or other Bloomgarden sees the benefit as a mutual one. “I believe that Peck services. ACCESS partners generally find the value to our own individual Peck ACCESS members currently represent: Commonwealth projects and organizations that can come when those of us working Corps (Mount Holyoke College, University of Massachusetts, and to similar ends take the time to align our goals and methods and Holyoke Community College); GEAR UP; UMass Student Bridges; make more intentional the links between them and the positive New England Farm Workers’ Council; CHOICES Program (HCC); outcomes we want for Peck students and families,” he said. Holyoke Public Schools Connections Program; Project 13; Home- Harding concluded, “I have no doubt that Peck’s rising ninth- work House; YMCA/St. Paul’s Church Academic Enrichment Pro- graders will enter high school more interested in college because of gram; Hampshire College Childhood, Youth, and Learning Program; Peck ACCESS.” Pioneer Valley Health Careers Opportunity Program; The STEP

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Peck School Peck School participated in the second round of Safe School Ambassa- dor training in April. An additional 25 students were trained, bringing the total of Safe School Ambassadors at Peck to approximately 50 middle school students. These students are working to eliminate bullying in the school and are trained in many ways to be a positive influence on Staff author & illustrator the school culture. Among the strategies these students are taught is to “put up a put-down,” or encourage students to turn insults into compli- ments; distract students from fighting; and report a situation to adults Phyllis Pittet, a Donahue paraprofessional and building sub when the resolution is beyond them. recently illustrated three books written by Peck's Trish Lynch Marquis. Marquis *** decided to focus on the social curricu- Approximately 30 eighth-grade students attended “A Jewish Child in lum; cooperation, making good decisions China” -- memories of the wartime refugee Jewish community in Shang- and positive behavior. The three books hai, China – on April 28. This event was sponsored by The Council for are titled, It's All About Choices, The Pesty Human Understanding and was well-received by all who attended. The Neighbor, A-Z Classroom Rules. The Pesty guest speaker, Dr. Sigmund Tobias, was born in Berlin during the Holo- Neighbor takes place in our fair city of caust and had a very interesting perspective on Jewish life at that time. Holyoke. All books are available at Bar- *** nes and Noble or online at http://www.flipkart.com/author/trish-lynch-marquis/. On Saturday, May 1, eighth-grade students volunteered at the Healthy Kids Day event, which was sponsored by the Greater YMCA of Holy- oke. About 20 students helped set up the event and ran the children’s games for the families who attended. Those who participated enjoyed Autism Awareness Success! the day spent working with the families of Holyoke. *** The Smith College Events Management Office volunteered at the Peck school library for 150 hours this winter and spring. Their generous donation of time assisted with useful school library improvements. Peck’s learners have truly benefited.

Coins for Haiti from Sullivan During April, National Autism Awareness Month, McMahon School’s Joe Hudson, the K-2 Autism/RISE teacher, and his nine paraprofessionals, Sarah Hunter, Rosalba Lopez, Lydia Lorenzi, Caitlin O’Hare, Angela Ortiz, Ilka Pagan, Maria Pas- tore, Joanne Rivera and Evelyn Tosses led the McMahon community in a number of activities designed to raise awareness and increase understanding of Autism. Staff, as well as many of the students, wore blue in support of “Light It Up Blue,” an international campaign to celebrate World Autism Day. Throughout the month, Hudson shared educational information to help staff to better understand and serve the autistic students they teach and interact with. Hudson and the paraprofessionals gave hand-made Autism Awareness ribbons and encouraged the school community to wear them all month long. They also made and sold large puzzle pieces (puzzle pieces are a symbol of the Autism Awareness movement) which McMahon community members bought, decorated, The students at Sullivan School recently conducted a fundraiser called Coins and posted on the front bulletin board, and the staff also held for Haiti. For several weeks, children deposited their change and change a bake sale. The combined profit from the puzzle pieces and from their families into a five-gallon water bottle in the main office. A total bake sale (almost $600!) was donated to the nonprofit or- of $903.60. The money was sent to the United States Fund for Unicef and ganization Autism Speaks. Caitlin O’Hare said “It is inspiring was used to purchase backpacks and books for children in Haiti. working with someone so dedicated to his students and to the school. He is making amazing things happen here.” Page 8 Connections

In late April, approximately 15 seventh-graders at Kelly School A blooming partnership took part in an Earth Day Cele- bration with Conklin Furniture, the company that has recently purchased the property next to the school. Employees from Conklin were given time off from work to beautify the school with the students. The staff at Conklin Furniture purchased several flats of flowers and a bush, which they then assisted the students in planting. Flowers were planted around the Kelly School sign located near the entrance of the parking lot, and the bush was planted next to the school’s flag pole. Other employees and students picked up trash on the school property. In addition, students were presented with t-shirts as Dr. Helen L. Gibson well as snacks following the activity. The Earth Day celebration was organized by seventh Science grade teacher Andrea Hickson, as well as Roxanne Sabonis from Conklin Furniture. It was part of the community partnership between the school and Conklin Furniture which will focus Academic Coordinator on the beautification of the area surrounding the two buildings. Holyoke Public Schools Student “pests”!

Not really, but they love to learn about them! Students from Debbie Science students use O'Brien and Marisa Ventrice's third- grade classes went to the Springfield inquiry to diagnose Science Museum where they participated in a variety of activities on Joseph Matos and a Madagascar insects including the use of costumes Hissing Cockroach to dress up as the different life cycles, and to pet a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach. Students were able to participate in a science experiment where they compared acids and bases, enjoyed a picnic lunch outdoors, and then spent the afternoon touring the museum. The staff at the museum was very impressed at how much the students knew about insects especially the students’ vocabulary. This is directly due to the fact that they had just finished writing reports about their favorite insects. “The students had such an amazing day! They were so proud of themselves because they knew so much about insects! There wasn't a question they couldn't answer and it was great to see them so in- volved in the presentation!" said O’Brien. Ventrice added, “It was nice Peck students use Rashi to diagnose a “patient” to see the students explore a topic they enjoy further, outside of the school grounds.” Let’s say that you go to the them, and then decided on in- hospital because you’re losing formation that they needed to weight even though you con- find out. Rashi has features built tinue to eat, your legs are weak, into the program that helps Signatures in Space your glands are swollen, and you students research, organize have increased nervousness. information that is being gath- McMahon school students are going into space! Actually, the school How does the doctor determine ered, and collaboration among has been selected among 500 schools worldwide to participate in what’s wrong with you? Tina peers. Rashi also allows stu- Student Signatures in Space, an outreach program sponsored by Siniscalchi’s seventh-grade sci- dents to interact with the pa- NASA and Lockheed Martin. Noreen Ewick, sixth-grade science ence class at Peck School knows tient through interviews, a teacher, submitted McMahon School for participation in this event as how to make a diagnosis just physical exam, and lab tests. a way to celebrate “Space Day 2010”, a day to celebrate the world’s like a doctor! Her students Even though the students were achievements in space exploration and research and to look ahead were very fortunate to have the given very little information, to future space challenges. It is also a day to heighten students’ en- opportunity to pilot an interac- they were able to determine a thusiasm for space and to promote the STEM subjects (Science, tive program called “Rashi-The diagnosis by using their scientific Technology, Engineering and Math). Inquiry Tutor”. Rashi is a pro- inquiry skills and Rashi. The Ewick has received an “Embrace Space” poster that is currently be- gram that is in its final stages of students were very proud of ing filled with signatures from McMahon’s 475 students and staff. development by Toby Dragon of their accomplishment, wishing When completed, this poster will be sent back to NASA, where UMASS. The students were for more cases to solve. By they will prepare it for space flight. McMahon signatures are sched- presented with a mystery case piloting Rashi, the students had uled to fly on Mission STS-133, tentatively scheduled for launch ap- involving a young woman who the opportunity to help UMASS proximately September 16, 2010. On this mission, the Space Shuttle had some health issues that make changes to the program Discovery will deliver the Express Logistics Carrier 4, a multi- dramatically altered her quality that will make it an even better Logistics Module and critical spare components to the International of life. First the students identi- for possible future use in all Space Station. Ten weeks after the mission, the poster will be re- fied what they knew for sure public schools. turned to Ewick, along with flight certifications and crew photos. based on the facts given to

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E.N. White School Mt. Tom Reservation The Green School Fair DCR educator programs

By Kendra Our State Parks can come to And something new The you, in a manner of speaking. Are program options do evolve over VanderGheynst your students learning about geol- time. "We wanted an activity that ogy, soils, or geologic history? incorporates English language arts, At E.N. White Would you like students to un- science and local history, so we derstand concepts such as habi- recently added 'Salamander Room' School, sixth-grade tats, predator -prey, producer, to our list. It's a short story and a students took on a consumer, and decomposer rela- role play activity," said Traub. The leadership role tionships? Is "watersheds" a tough activity made its first in- within the school concept to bring down to earth? If school debut with Darren Walsh's community by host- so, rocks and soils from Mount second graders at Peck. She Tom Sate Reservation and the added, "Those second graders are ing The Green School surrounding area are just a phone so smart! They had to figure out Fair in April. Student call away. Mini- how to solve a problem that most activism was pro- dioramas of Connecticut salamanders encounter every pelled when, in River Valley habitats can come to spring. Their solutions were right your classroom. A make-your- on target. And they were really honor of Earth Day, own hands-on watershed or Gla- sweet in working out a few ‘bugs’ science classes cial Lake Hitchcock demonstration in the program." viewed clips of can put in an appearance, Coming this summer, Traub Colin Beavan’s “No too. An educator from the Mas- Mackenzie Chouinard and Eric Torres will facilitate a Project Learning Tree Impact Man” and sachusetts Department of Con- display the amount of paper waste made servation and Recreation brings workshop for educators at Mount reflected upon the at lunch in one day. the materials and runs activities at Tom State Reservation on Friday, August 20, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. PLT ways in which our your school, at no charge. daily choices impact is an award-winning program The tried and true DCR's that's been around for over 20 the environment. After some family attended demonstra- Regional Educator Gini Traub years. It uses trees, forests, and debate and discussion, stu- tions, signed petitions, and visited several Holyoke class- human impacts to teach a variety rooms this spring and found the of subjects and topics. It will dents worked together to pledged their support identify ways in which the ensuing discussions during student model activities from the work- throughout the day. Current sharing from those visits were just book and discuss how they apply school makes an impact, espe- changes under way include a as relevant as the learning process to individual teacher’s situations. cially regarding consumption recycling system in the cafete- through work periods. $15 covers the cost of the 96- and various types of waste. activity workbook and supporting ria, reducing food and packag- "Each student found a place to call Following steps in the Engi- ing waste at lunches, as well as home. More importantly, materials. neering Design Process, the composting. VanderGheynst they could see how adaptations What's it all about? The edu- sixth graders developed ways is also developing plans for an allow some animals to live in many cational programs build connec- different places, while others have tions with what students learn in to reduce the amount of ma- extensive school garden, in terials used and waste gener- very specific habitat require- school and what they see in the which students from various ments.” Part of the fun was stu- local environment. This is often ated within the building. At the grades will learn about sustain- dents noticing food chains and called place-based learning, and it event, students convinced ability and urban agriculture, webs, and some of the questions supports achieving educational they asked. This activity grew standards by reinforcing those community members of the while supplying food for the need for change, proposing out of the Connecticut River real-world, natural, everyday con- community. In time, students watershed dioramas at Great Falls nections. DCR continues to sup- solutions to the problems of will share such successes at Discovery Center. “We made port the hard work teachers do our current habits, and sup- E.N. White with other schools sure it has a strong but flexi- each and every day. We know porting the transition to new, in order to support the mis- ble English Language Arts compo- that field trips are not always an nent balanced with a strong visual option, and that's why we have lower-impact procedures sion of reduced impact throughout the school. component. That way, students our 'Forests and Parks on Wheels' throughout the district. The with a wide range of proficiencies program." Programs for students Kendra VanderGheynst’s stu- school continues to make can participate," said Traub. are free. For questions or to dents urged a revolving audi- community connections and schedule, contact Gini at 413/584- ence to join them in taking to gather resources to further 6788 or [email protected] action to reduce the school’s support the Green School impact on the environment; Initiative in Holyoke. over 300 staff, students, and Page 10 Connections

UMASS collaboration

This spring, UMASS Professor Byung Kim met with E.N. White Principal E.N. White Ellen Jackson to extend an offer for a math tutorial after-school program for Continuing education some of the students who were in need of extra support. Kim’s plan was to First grade teachers at the E.N. White School have been working with create a team of students from UMASS Hampshire Educational Collaborative trainer Sanford Roth on imple- to serve as tutors and to use a web- menting daily shared reading activities in their classrooms. based math program that he developed Tutoring helps close Shared reading models the reading process and strategies used by read- to support the instruction. Professor ers. The teacher deliberately draws attention to the print and models achievement gaps. early reading behaviors such as moving from left to right and word-by- Kim’s program was designed to specifi- word matching. Shared reading creates a risk-free environment, allowing cally align with the Massachusetts Curriculum Standards and children to focus on the enjoyment of the text. would provide targeted assistance for students in their major Teachers and literacy coaches from White, CFE, McMahon and Morgan areas of need based on the outcome of a planned assessment took part in the training. Teachers worked cooperatively to plan lessons, test. Sixteen third and fourth-grade students were chosen to practice in their classrooms in front of peers, and received feedback. participate in a 10-week math tutorial program. Tutors and students volunteered to come on a few Saturdays for extra math instruction. The students were given an initial pre-test, which included 30 questions involving a variety of math catego- For updated school, summer and ries. Based on the test results, the students were provided community news, visit Channel 12 assistance by the tutors and by the web program, which provided support in the modules that showed the greatest need for improvement.

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A local business owner recently volunteered to work at the E.N. White School for 12 weeks to teach the South Korean Martial Art of Tae Kwon Do to a group of third and fourth grade students . Master Heo from the Holyoke Tae Kwon Do Studio on South Street brought his Azalea Cruz and Abigail Adamczyk sharing their friendship art. expert Martial Arts Program to the school to teach the students the art of improving their mind, body and spirit through developing the skills Students in Jennifer Hartbarger’s second grade class are learn- that are taught during the Tae Kwon Do sessions. The ultimate goal of ing about friendship. “We started out by making friendship learning Tae Kwon Do, as Master Heo told the children, is “to build self cards. Everyone had to think of something nice to say about someone else, and then write it down and share it,” said Hart- discipline, self-control and self-defense.” The students pictured above barger. Students wrote friendship poems and created an art with Principal Ellen Jackson and Master Heo (in the middle) successfully project to illustrate the characteristics of a good friend. “I want mastered their first belt test on May 12, 2010 and received their yellow them to learn what a good friend is, and how to be one,” said belts. Hartbarger. Volume 8, Issue 4 Page 11

Kelly School ROTC Awards Ceremony Annual MCAS breakfast

For the sec- By Kevin Willard predict that may be the first of many as I have known him very ond year in a As my class and I walked into the well the last four years. Travis row, teachers Dean Technical Jr. ROTC Awards received several awards through- from Kelly Ceremony, I was immediately School put on impressed by how formal, and out the ceremony. a “Big Break- how very serious the cadets Other Awards Include: fast” for 6th seemed to carry themselves. Longevity Award: As this was and 7th grad- Jackeline Torres and Alma the first award where the entire ers on the Colon stood steadfast at the corp was recognized, students all first morning entrance as they greeted and wel- stood up together and gave a nice of MCAS test- comed guests of the ceremony, round of applause and showed the ing. Pancakes, giving all a welcome feeling as they kids true camaraderie as a well sausage, ba- entered. The event formally con, and or- kicked off with a welcome by knit group. ange juice Tamisha Rios, Kenisha Rodriguez and Stephanie cadet leader Alexandria College Scholarships: Possibly were all on Colon enjoy their MCAS breakfast. Marquez who is a great speaker the most valuable awards were the menu, as as she immediately lightened the the four scholarship awards. Two the teachers, and ELA and Math coaches, prepared breakfast formal mood by making a of the cadets received for everyone. Armed with aprons, spatulas, and smiles the quick joke that she wasn’t $400 scholarships and two teachers flipped pancakes and poured syrup, all while seventh- even done speaking as the others received $500 grade ELA teacher Mary Doyle asked the ever popular ques- first round of applause filled scholarships. These schol- tion, “Sausage or bacon?” The breakfast was a huge hit among the room. The second high- arships were awarded to the students, bringing in even the most notoriously tardy stu- light occurred with a rous- Gloria Rivera, Alexandria dents early to eat with their friends. The breakfast was started ing rendition of the Spangled Star Marquez, Kim Vera, and Travis a year ago to ensure that students would have a good break- Banner by Kimberly Vera who Wells. Spend the money wisely fast prior to testing, as well as a way for teachers to show gave a version that may only be guys and remember to get used their support of the students. While many Kelly School teach- equaled by Sergeant Cross. books if you can! ers and staff members worked on the breakfast, the event was The first cadets honored were Next Year’s Leaders: The most organized by sixth-grade ELA teacher Jamilla Jones as part of Matthew Marquez, Jonathan the pre-MCAS activities at Kelly School. While the pre-MCAS humorous moment came when Guzman, Travis Wells, Yanira Major Kieda was about to an- activities also included the wildly popular MCAS Pep Rally, the Rodriguez and Konan Marte- breakfast is special to Jones. “It’s important for students to nounce next year’s Deputy, and Soto for their roles in the cadet Group Commander as the two see their teachers' willingness to support them by using other drill teams for their excellence in means- not just academics to motivate them. Seeing their most dedicated cadets in Dean’s competitions. Possibly the biggest ROTC. Sergeant Cross barked teachers step outside of their comfort zones encourages them award of the day, and also the first to do the same.” said Jones. out that he and Major Kieda presented went to Bethsaida should be the winners which drew Martinez in recognition of having a large laugh from the crowd. But The William J. Dean Technical High School has been selected as the highest GPA out of all other in all seriousness, the winners of one of 207 Air Force Jr. ROTC units to receive its Outstanding cades. Truly well done Bethsaida. Organization Award. The unit received this award because it has these coveted leadership roles Travis Wells was quick to gar- were Yanira Rodriguez and performed above normal expectations and have distinguished ner his first award as he received themselves through outstanding service to the school and the the Outstanding Service Award. I Konan Marte Soto. community.

Dean Tech

Places in Construction Design by Winnarath Son Students from the Dean Technical High School carpentry, electrical, and the graphics art shops, through the guid- ance of teachers Nelson Garcia and Marcus Holt, placed second in the Construction Career Day Design Competi- tion in Hopkinton, Massachusetts at the New England Laborers Training Academy in May. The objective was to design a park to scale. Other shops helping on this project were the machine shop making streetlight posts and trash cans, metal fabrication fabricated the see-saw, the swings, and the merry-go-round, electrical wired up the lights, graphics printed out all the paper work and blue prints, as well as the decals. While the students were at the event, they were able to learn how to operate backhoes, excavators, jackhammers, pavers and participated in concrete finishing, welding, cutting and burning, electrical work, carpentry, laying brick and block, land surveying, and field engineering . While the students were doing that the judges were evaluat- ing the park design. Page 12 Connections

All-Academic Team: Jessica Sweeney – Holyoke High School Swimming - 4.13 GPA

Dean Technical High School Girls Basketball: Carmen Acosta – All-League – Honorable Mention All-Western Mass Francheska Feliciano – All-League

Dean Technical High School Boys Basketball: Josue Figueroa – First Team All-Western Massachusetts and All-League – 1000 Point Scorer Foster Alston - 2nd Team All-Western Massachusetts and All-League Johnny Rodgriguez – All-League

Dean Technical High School Wrestling: Raul Torres – 2nd Team All-Western Massachusetts and All-League

Holyoke High Boys Basketball: Eddie Rodriguez – 2nd Team All-Western Massachusetts, All League Juan Lopez – Honorable Mention All-Western Mass, All-League, Coaches vs. Cancer All-Tournament Team, MVP Hall of Fame Hoophall Classic

Holyoke High Girls Basketball: Allison Littles – 1st Team All-Western Massachusetts, All-League Monique Heard – 1st Team All-Western Massachusetts, All-League Tania Ortiz – 2nd Team All-Western Massachusetts, All-League Jill Greaney – Honorable Mention All-Western Massachusetts

Holyoke High School Indoor Track: Cody Hodgins – All-Western Massachusetts Second Team – All-League Erin Corrigan – All-Western Massachusetts Second Team – All-League

Holyoke High Skiing: Hannah Harazmus – All-League

MIAA Citizenship Award: Holyoke High School Army Reserve From Holyoke High School: Genesis Estrada – Selected as Student Speaker on the Speaker Panel National Scholar/Athlete Awards Jessica Sweeney Hannah Harazmus and David Morin Sean Kelly Marines Athletic Excellence Award Patrick O’Neil Kerry Leahy and Jonathan Robert From Dean Technical: Mc Scholar Athlete Award Winners Ashley Roche Tiana Ojeda Kayla Prout and Patrick Laramee Alex Lasanta Dean Tech: Matt Lopez Claricelys Andujar Mc Scholar Athlete Awards Winners Alexandria Marquez Holyoke Public Schools Estos son los puntos mas sobresalientes del Boletin Volume 8, Issue 4 Verano 2010

Mirar hacia atrás ~ Mirar hacia adelante

Ya que este será mi último boletín de con los estánda- noticias, es tiempo de reflexión en una res del Estado. carrera de 39 años. Cuando yo me retire Creamos y lanza- este 30 de junio, habré pasado 39 años de mos un Programa mi vida educando a los niños. A menudo Transitorio para pienso en mi primer día como un maestro mejorar el éxito en las Escuelas Públicas de New Bedford, académico de enseñando 7imo grado en la Escuela Keith muchos de nues- Junior así como varios lugares que he tros estudiantes estado y muchos educadores comprome- que se mueven tidos que he encontrado a lo largo del con frecuencia. camino. Hemos creado una escuela alter- Habiendo pasado mi vida entera en la nativa exitosa Comunidad de Massachusetts, ahora resi- para tener cuida- do en la Ciudad de Holyoke donde mi do de algunos de último viaje del deber viene a un final. No nuestros estu- puedo pensar en un mejor lugar para ter- Superintendente Dr. Eduardo B. Carballo presenta el aumento de los diantes emocio- minar mi carrera que aquí, entre tantos Premios Estrella como uno de sus últimos deberes antes de retirarse nalmente y física- maravillosos educadores y la gente que he después de su mandato de ocho años con las Escuelas Públicas de mente frágiles, conocido durante los últimos 8 ½ años. ayudándoles a Holyoke. Esta década pasada ha sido seguramente ajustarse y en- una desafiante no sólo para educadores contrar el éxito. Hace sólo poco tiempo, Quiero tomar esta oportunidad de agra- sino también para el país en conjunto. tal vez 5 o 6 años, nuestros estudiantes de decerle a cada uno de ustedes por su Juntos hemos hecho mucho para mejorar escuela secundaria pasaron la prueba cooperación y apoyo estos años pasados. nuestras escuelas hasta durante tiempos MCAS con éxito era menos del Les deseo bien y lo mejor para un futuro económicos resistentes. Con su ayuda, exitoso. hemos reconstruido la infraestructura de 30 %. ¡Hoy, aquella figura es más del 70 %! tecnología de las escuelas de la Ciudad, Mientras hemos sido exitosos en muchos construir un estudio de TV de tecnología de nuestros esfuerzos, todavía hay mucho avanzada para enseñarle a la siguiente trabajo. Tengo la confianza que bajo el generación sobre la importancia de tecno- mando del nuevo Superintendente, nues- logía en el avance de sus objetivos y aque- tra comunidad escolar seguirá mejorando. llos de nuestra nación. Hemos puesto a En un nivel personal, pienso con mucha especialistas de medios y bibliotecarios en ilusión en un tiempo más callado con cada biblioteca escolar; hemos creado horarios menos agitados y estresantes y este boletín de noticias Uniones, que ha con más tiempo para promover y realzar recibido el Premio de Ápice cada año una Fundación que ayudé a establecer desde su inicio; hemos remodelado la hace más de 8 años, la Fundación de his- Escuela Secundaria de Holyoke; termina- pano de Massachusetts Occidental, que mos forzando buses para conseguir la sigue proporcionando becas para estu- desegregación; y, hemos reorganizado diantes Latinos y animarlos a terminar la nuestro Distrito entero a un sistema k-8, escuela y continuar a universidades. Pla- suprimiendo escuelas secundarias grandes. neo pasar el tiempo realizando aquella Hemos acreditado de nuevo ambas escue- misión. Esto también será un tiempo para las secundarias y hemos renovado nuestro mí para hacer algunos viajes y disfrutar del plan de estudios completo para alinearnos sol y la playa que amo tanto. Page 14 Connections

ACCESO de Escuela Peck Adopta Conciencia de Colegio Temprano

El primer paso para alcanzar un objetivo es escuela. Para asistir con tomar haciendo ese objetivo. Para las personas decisiones de colaboración y su- jóvenes contemplando su futuro, el grupo de pervisar el progreso hacia sus objetivos requiere saber cuáles son sus op- objetivos, el ACCESO de Peck ciones. Haciendo esas opciones más claras es ideó un Documento de Rastreo una de las misiones del ACCESO a Peck. Compartido y un Calendario Establecido en la primavera 2009 como una Compartido, ambos accesibles por comunidad de compañeros que proveen grupos Google. Usando este in- tutoría, consejería y conciencia de colegio y strumento, cualquier miembro al carrera a estudiantes de escuela secundaria, ACCESO de Peck puede ver quién el ACCESO Peck es ahora un componente está y no está teniendo conciencia vital de la Escuela de Comunidad de Servicio de colegio, tutoría, consejería, u Completo (FSCS) iniciativa de la Escuela Peck. otros servicios. Los miembros de Conducido por Alan Bloomgarden, el Coor- ACCESO de Peck actualmente dinador del Programa de la Comunidad a representan: el Corp. de la Comu- base de Aprendizaje en el Colegio de Mt. nidad (Colegio de Mt. Holyoke, la Holyoke, el ACCESO de Peck puso algunos Universidad de Massachusetts, y el objetivos ambiciosos en su primer año y ya Colegio de la Comunidad de Holy- ha hecho progreso significativo en encontrar- oke); y Programas GEAR UP; los. Uno de los objetivos más importantes Estudiantes de U.Mass; New Eng- PASO tutor Jovani Collazo trabaja con séptimo puestos por el Grupo de Trabajo de AC- land Farm Workers Council’ Pro- CESO de Peck era que todos los estudiantes grama CHOICES de (HCC); el grado Keanuohu Hookano-Thach. de escuela secundaria visitarían un colegio Programa Uniones de las Escuelas durante el año escolar. Aquel objetivo fue Públicas de Holyoke; Proyecto 13; Casa de “Creo que los compañeros de ACCESO de casi encontrado cuando más del 90 por Tarea; YMCA/ Programa de Enriquecimiento Peck generalmente encuentran el valor a ciento de los estudiantes de escuela Académico de la Iglesia St. Paul; Colegio de nuestros propios proyectos individuales y secundaria visitó colegios del área este año. Infancia de Hampshire, Programa de Juventud organizaciones que pueden venir cuando Además, el objetivo de tener estudiantes del y Aprendizaje; Programa de Oportunidad de aquellos de nosotros estamos trabajando a octavo grado participar en un Juego de Simu- Carreras de Salud de Pioneer Valley; el Pro- finales similares toman el tiempo para alinear lación de Colegio fue realizado también. El grama STEP en el Colegio de la Comunidad nuestros objetivos y métodos y hacer más juego de simulación fue diseñado para ayudar de Holyoke; y Girls Inc. “Somos tan afortuna- intencional los eslabones entre ellos y los a los estudiantes de octavo grado a ver como dos que el ACCESO de Peck ha estado en la resultados positivos que queremos para las opciones que ellos hacen ahora y en todas vanguardia de nuestra evolución en una Es- estudiantes de Peck y familias,” dijo él. Hard- partes de la escuela secundaria afectan las cuela de Comunidad de Servicio Completo,” ing concluyó, “No tengo duda que los estudi- oportunidades que ellos tienen en el futuro. dijo Megan Harding, Directora del Proyecto antes de noveno grado de Peck entrarán a la Otros objetivos de ACCESO Peck han de FSCS. “Ellos son un grupo de facultad escuela secundaria más interesados en el estado trabajando para proporcionar la ayuda alegre y dedicado, organizaciones a base de la colegio debido al ACCESO de Peck.” de transición de escuela secundaria a estudi- comunidad, y compañeros de colegio que han antes del octavo grado y familias e infunden servido como un modelo eficaz para planifica- mensajes positivos de colegio en aconte- ción de colaboración y colección de datos.” cimientos que atraen a padres y familias a la Bloomgarden ve la ventaja como mutuo.

dientes durante etapas tempranas de la formación de cavidad. Programa de Salud Oral Gratis . Usando el equipo dental portátil, los asistentes de dentista que trabajan en el Programa SELLO MDPH examinan a los estudiantes ¿Sabía usted que el decaimiento de diente es la enfermedad crónica que determinan su necesidad de selladores dentales; colocan los más común de la infancia? ¿Sabía usted que el decaimiento de diente selladores dentales, y ofrecen referidos y atención durante la conva- es casi completamente evitable? lecencia a estudiantes con decaimiento de diente u otras La mayor parte de los niños tienen decaimiento de diente en la necesidades dentales. Los paquetes de inscripción de SELLO parte de arriba o las superficies que mastican de su muela o de MDPH serán enviados al hogar en el otoño con informa- los dientes de atrás. Los selladores dentales y el fluoruro son ción al principio del año escolar. Para hacer que su niño/a esenciales para la prevención del decaimiento de diente participe, simplemente firme la forma de consentimiento y (caries). Los selladores dentales previenen el decaimiento de devuelva a la enfermera escolar de su niño. Para más infor- diente creando una barrera entre un diente y caries causando bacte- mación sobre el MDPH-SELLO, los selladores dentales y la salud oral rias. El barniz de fluoruro trabaja aumentando la concentración de vayan a www.mass.gov/dph/oralhealth.com fluoruro en la superficie externa de los dientes, así fortificando los Volume 8, Issue 4 Page 15

Arriba, arriba y todo el camino a Connecticut

Para celebrar el principio de las pruebas de Ciencia y Matemáticas de MCAS, la Escuela Maurice A. Donahue lanzó un globo de 6 pies de diámetro, nombrado el viajero ARBLE, en la atmósfera de la Tierra. El globo recibió a su tocayo de un alumno de tercer grado, Clayton Arble, que ha mostrado un amor inmortal e intenso de todas las cosas relacionadas al espacio. El ARBLE significa la Expedición de Lanzamiento de Globo de Inves- tigación Aeronáutica. Aunque, el primer globo fue un desastre... se pinchó cuando fue lanzado y cayó a una cerca, se pegó a un Los estudiantes se reunen en una formacion estelar para el lanzamiento de la ARBLE. autobús PVTA y se enredó en un árbol. Este era el segundo globo que tuvo éxito, demostrando la importancia Estatal, finalmente localizamos el ARBLE. hacer la unión entre Holyoke y el resto del de perseverancia ante la adversidad. Oliver Estaba enredado en un árbol 40 pies arriba. mundo. Algunos de los retratos más popu- Yeh, MIT graduado reciente quién diseñó el Los dueños de la propiedad donde el ARBLE lares son la vista aérea de la Escuela experimento, estaba a mano para el aconte- cayó estaban interesados en el proyecto y Secundaria Dean Técnica y el vídeo clip cimiento. El ARBLE consistió de un refrigera- fueron amables. Ellos agarraron su sierra de mostrando la capa de la atmósfera de nuestro dor hecho de Styrofoam = espuma (por su cadena de un cobertizo cercano y redujeron planeta. Cuando los datos sean clasificados peso leve e insolación), conteniendo una el primer árbol, y el ARBLE enredado en el por 230 GB, más retratos y videos serán pequeña videograbadora, una cámara digital, otro cuando se cayó. Ellos entonces reducen compartidos. Nos gustaría extender el una unidad GPS y un transmisor FM. EL del el segundo y luego un tercer árbol. El ARBLE agradecimiento a, Amy Fitzgerald, Helen transmisor nos permitió la pista de latitud del aterrizó intacto y todos los contenidos Gibson, William Shuck y todo el personal y globo, longitud y elevación en tiempo real. El fueron recuperados. Los estudiantes de la estudiantes que apoyaron este esfuerzo; ¡no globo subió a una altura de 37,500 pies, más Escuela Donahue se deleitaron en la atención podíamos haber hecho este sin usted! alto que la mayoría de los aeroplanos comer- de los medios y la publicidad que marcó el ciales. El globo se elevó hasta que este final- lanzamiento formando una estrella alrededor mente se reventara y aterrizara en el Centro del globo. La Compañía de Luz y Gas de Compruebe la cobertura de noticias en de Pomfret, Connecticut. La recuperación no Holyoke ofreció el uso de su camión de cubo WWLP en: fue tan fácil como habíamos esperado... para tomar un retrato de la formación impre- http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/student después del senderismo por un pantano, sionante. Los retratos recuperados están perdiendo a Oliver y llamando a la Policía siendo usados para ayudar a los estudiantes a -balloon-sent-into-stratosphere

Los objetivos del programa ROTC Junio son educar y entrenar a Fuerza Aerea JROTC cadetes de escuela secundaria Premio de Organización Excepcional en ciudadanía y habilidades de vida; promover el servicio comunita- rio; infundir la responsabilidad, el carácter, y auto-disciplina por edu- cación de carácter, y proporcionar instrucción en aire y espacio BASE DE FUERZA AÉREA MAXWELL, Ala- Unidad MA-20022 en la Escuela Secundaria William J. Dean Técnica en Holyoke, MA fundamental. ha sido seleccionada como una de 207 unidades para recibir el La Fuerza Aérea ROTC está localizada en 884 escuelas secun- Premio de Organización Excepcional 2009-2010 de la Fuerza darias a través de los Estados Unidos y en escuelas seleccio- Aérea ROTC. Este premio reconoce a unidades Subalternas nadas en Europa, en el Océano Pacífico y Puerto Rico. La de la Fuerza Aérea ROTC que han sobre las expectativas nor- inscripción ROTC Junior incluye más de 110,000 cadetes. males, y esto se ha distinguido por el servicio excepcional a su Para más información comunicarse con la Directora de la escuela y comunidad encontrando la misión de producir mejores Escuela William J. Dean Técnica, Dr. Linda Prystupa o el departa- ciudadanos para América de la Fuerza Aérea ROTC. mento ROTC al 534-2071. Page 16 Connections

2010-2011 La Escuelas Publicas de Holyoke Preparacion para Kindergarten! Eduardo B. Carballo, Superintendente Escuelas Publicas de Holyoke

Programa de Verano Para los niños/as de 4 y 5 años de edad EMPEZANDO EL entrando a Kindergarten en 5o DE ABRIL 2010 el Otoño 2010 Los niños tienen que cumplir los 5 años en o antes del 1o de septiembre, 2010. Julio - Augusto

Lunes a jueves 9:00 - 1:00 Solicitudes disponibles en El programa sera gratis LA OFICINA DE ASIGNACIÓN Familias deben registrarse en: 57 Suffolk Street Primer Piso La Oficina de Asignacion de Estudiantes Matricula por cita solamente Llame: 534-2055 Llame: 534-2007 **Daremos prioridad a estudiantes que no han tenido experiencia pre-escloar.

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