Waterbury Public SCHOOL / COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICE Schools News Update

Vol. 10, Issue 1 June 2009

Students Compete in Annual Superintendent’s Student Olympics of the Mind Contest Award Winners Announced

Students from throughout the district were honored during the annual Superintendent’s Student Recognition Awards on May 21.

The awards are to be based upon the following criteria: community service and service to oth- ers, academic prowess (relative to ability) and Inside this issue: leadership service to the community.

These awards are designed to allow the Superin- tendent and Principals to move beyond the aca- Holocaust Award 2 demic achiever who routinely receives recogni- Winner tion and to use their discretion and their under- Third and fifth graders from throughout standing of students to reach a wider spectrum the district competed in teams during the PPB Champions 2 annual Olympics of the Mind competition - see page 8 for more information of Youth Dinner May 26. See page 16 for details

Teacher of the 3 Year Ceremony (continued) Teacher of the Year Awards Student Award 8 Winners 2009 (CT State 2009- (continued) 2010) Award Recipients

Other Student 12 Buck’s Hill Annex Award Winners Medelise Hubbard Medelise Hubbard is a pre- school special education teacher at the Bucks Hill annex. With PBS Event 14 25 years experience in the Waterbury Public Schools, she feels strongly that effective com- munication with parents helps Other School 14 students improve and achieve in Stories the classroom. She invites parents to volunteer and be- come active participants in the Waterbury Teacher of the Year Alison Cremins spoke briefly to OOM Winners 16 classroom and sees many of the audience after being named this year’s district level them each day. Medelise was winner as Kennedy Principal Michael Yamin looks on. one of two preschool teachers Story continues page 3 Page 2 Waterbury Public Schools News Update

NEMS Teacher Catherine Leogrande Wins Award

North End Middle School ted an award winning proposal enti- teacher Catherine Leogrande has tled “Introduction to the Holocaust been awarded the The 2009 Ruth through Essential Questions: Who Korzenik Memorial and Joseph are you today (a perpetrator, victim, Korzenik Holocaust Educator bystander, or rescuer) and who do Award, made possible by The you wish to be in the future?” Chase Family Foundation. She received the award during The Fellowship was originally the Holocaust Educator Awards funded in 1986 by Mr. David T. Ceremony and Lecture on Monday Chase to encourage the introduc- evening, May 4th, in Wilde Audito- tion of units on the Holocaust in rium on the campus of the Univer- public and private schools. In sity of Hartford. Catherine Leogrande was 1997, the Zola and Rubin families The keynote speaker for the eve- Middle School’s of Hartford, Connecticut, inaugu- ning’s festivities was Steve Shaw, Teacher of the Year last year. rated the Joseph Zola Fellowship executive producer of “Manana in Holocaust Teaching and in Never Came: The Voyage of The St. 2004, the Joseph Zola Profes- Louis,” a new film on the mysteri- sional Development Grants were ous destiny of a Jewish refugee ship established. on the eve of the Holocaust. Catherine Leogrande submit-

PPB Dinner Awards Bus Drivers, Staff for Commitment to Waterbury Youth

Cullinan was praised for her lead- ership in bringing Positive Behav- ior Support (PBS) to all Waterbury Schools. Like the 40 Developmental Assets, PBS is designed to build character, skills and qualities youth need to suc- ceed. Mr. Hunter was honored for his commitment to assisting youth to build developmental assets directly as a coach and mentor, and indirectly by coordinating bus routes and schedules to facilitate student attendance in school and after school programs where those Close to 100 people were honored educators who consistently go out of their assets are also built. for their commitment to youth dur- way to welcome and assist youth. The event was generously spon- ing this year’s annual Waterbury Special Champion for Youth Awards sored by PPB supporters: Con- Prevention Policy Board’s Champi- were given to Assistant Superintendent of necticut Community Foundation, ons for Youth dinner held May 14. Schools Anne Marie Cullinan, and Jeffrey the United Way of Greater Honorees included bus drivers, Hunter, Sr., Waterbury Public Schools Waterbury, the Waterbury Office school secretaries, custodians, and Transportation Coordinator. Mrs. of the Mayor, Waterbury Youth Service Systems, Inc., and Nauga- tuck Savings Bank Foundation. Vol. 10, Issue 1 Page 3

Teacher of the Year (continued) to pilot the Preschool Interven- School to have the tion Program where parents top fourth grade scores in summate professional who maintains a positive attitude. come to school with children Math in the city. to learn how to address chal- Branden is willing to work She is a team player and an lenging behaviors at home. beyond his job description and excellent Special Education This experience has taught her often contributes his time and Resource. As a consistent pro- that parents are sometimes energy to many after-school fessional development partici- overwhelmed and do not know events. He is an exceptionally pant, she implements the how to help with a child’s inap- dedicated, knowledgeable and L.I.P.S. Kindergarten Program and Lynn Moody Program in propriate behavior. Her phi- skilled teacher. losophy of communicating posi- her teaching repertoire. tively with parents has proven Buck’s Hill Carrington successful. Melissa Ciccone It is an honor to announce that Julie Plaza Julie Plaza is a second grade Bucks Hill School’s choice for bilingual education teacher at Barnard Teacher of the Year is Melissa Carrington School. Julie is a Suzanne Jokubaitis Ciccone. She is an enthusiastic, The Barnard School Teacher of caring, and fantastic teacher tireless advocate for her stu- the Year selection committee who works everyday to enrich dents, who devotes her per- has named Suzanne Jokubaitis the lives of all her students. sonal time to the betterment of her students. She is a team as Teacher of the Year. She utilizes strategies that give Suzanne has been an extraordi- all children an opportunity to worker who works to unite nary educator for many years. learn. She creates an environ- her group to excel in their She has truly loved being a ment that makes her students work & goals as well as a teacher and enriching the lives enjoy being in school. Perhaps strong advocate for effective and minds of her students. her colleagues said it best when parent / teacher / student rela- What other teacher would they wrote in their nomination tionships & communication. postpone retirement to that forms that she is a true profes- they could learn and teach a sional in every way. She is new reading series? Sue has knowledgeable regarding best Chase always been the consummate practices and uses innovative Elizabeth Castro professional, as well as being ways to engage her students. Elizabeth Castro is a special kind, compassionate and articu- She makes learning fun. Her education teacher at Chase late. She supports Barnard students are respectful of her, School. Beth is dedicated to School through fund raisers and she teaches them to be all of her students and has a wealth of knowledge she will- and is well liked and respected respectful of each other. by her peers. She was the On another level, Melissa is a ingly shares with her colleagues originator of the Barnard great team player. She has and parents. Beth is always School Knitting Club, and she mentored her two new grade willing to help others and is has many talents that she level partners along with other well respected by her peers and by administrators. She is shares with the staff. teachers in the building. She The selection committee be- has opened her classroom to always implementing strategies lieves selecting Sue for Bar- model exemplar teaching that will enable students to nard’s 2008-2009 Teacher of strategies and she is a member achieve and succeed. She shows compassion to all stu- the Year would be an appropri- of the PBS committee. ate, well-deserved and fitting Melissa is a true example of a dents while at the same time way to end her career. great teacher! holding each to a high standard.

W. Cross Alicia Pomerleau Brooklyn Maureen Lyon

Branden Strileckis Maureen Branden Strileckis has worked Lyon is a speech pathologist at Alicia Pomerlau’s performance diligently to raise his student’s Bunker Hill School who shows is one to be emulated by her fourth grade CMT scores. a personal dedication to her peers. As a special education With his assistance, students students along with a tireless teacher, she has taken inclusion have been able to achieve tre- work ethic. Maureen is a con- to a new level. The majority of mendous growth, allowing her students’ service time Page 4 Waterbury Public Schools News Update

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takes place in the regular edu- team focus on collecting data demonstrates an on-going com- cation setting. For her stu- and in making strategic deci- mitment to the school commu- dents, inclusion is the norm and sions regarding pacing and units nity. Her professionalism, posi- pull out is the exception. She of study and has developed and tive attitude, and spirit of com- advocates for her students and implemented a successful co- munity are evident in many teaches them not only how to teaching model with another ways. She provides leadership learn, but how to advocate for kindergarten teacher that en- in the Early Intervention Proc- themselves. able both teachers to focus on ess (EIP) as well as in its imple- Alicia works with both regular individual student needs. She mentation. She has volun- and special education students also organized and imple- teered to raise funds for Gil- in the regular classroom setting mented a very successful martin’s Positive Behavior Sup- every day. For Alicia, these are school-wide fund raising activity port program as well as playing all her students whether they that supports our PBS recogni- a role on the school team in are identified as special educa- tion fund. the Relay for Life cancer event. tion or not. She collaborates She always helps with our with the regular education Generali “Good Cheer” program which teachers to ensure that her John Orzechowski provides comfort and support instruction is consistent with to staff members during hard- what the regular education Mr. O, as he is affectionately ships or celebrations. teacher is teaching. She is a known, has been a speech pa- Kathy Orzechowski is an out- valuable asset to the entire thologist at M. M. Generali standing Speech Pathologist. Wendell Cross community and School for 22 years and is the Her knowledge in this field is we all celebrate her achieve- pillar of the M. M. Generali exemplary and her students ment. Community. His colleagues greatly benefit from her ser- state that he is hard-working, vices. She demonstrates a vast Driggs dedicated, and always pleasant. knowledge in her area of Bernadette Ouellette He is always smiling and most speech and language spanning importantly he does bus duty the full spectrum of services Bernadette Ouelette exempli- everyday and enjoys it. Mr. O including sign language and fies the highest qualities of has a wonderful and positive communication devices. She is collegial leadership and profes- attitude. He never says any- a team player and has excellent sionalism. She consistently thing negative. Mr. O is truly communication skills. She is demonstrates her commitment loved by all the students, staff, dedicated to the students she to excellence in teaching in her and parents of M. M. Generali teaches and they greatly benefit kindergarten classroom by School. from her services. She is a true ensuring that all of her children He always has the students’ professional and Gilmartin staff are cared for and are making performance at the fore front feel fortunate to have her in progress. Mrs. Ouelettte's of his goals and does a great their building. calm and loving warmth brings job helping students to suc- a feeling of security and confi- ceed. Other duties that Mr. O dence to her children that en- has volunteered for over the Hopeville ables them to make significant years include as “Mr. O the Maria Ramirez progress along their own learn- Science Pro”. He is also deter- Maria Ramirez has been teach- ing continuum. Her classroom mined and successful in keeping ing many years and is a won- is always alive with exciting the entire staff functioning as a derful classroom teacher with activities, her children clearly cohesive unit. He consistently excellent classroom manage- understand the classroom rou- attempts to build a sense of ment skills. She utilizes creativ- tines and expectations associ- community among the staff. ity and differentiates instruction ated with her strong classroom He is truly the heart and soul to meet the needs of her stu- management skills, and they of M. M. Generali School. dents. She helps not only her consistently demonstrate their students but every student in joy in learning. Gilmartin the building and has a great Mrs. Ouelette also exhibits a Kathleen Orzechowski rapport with all. She also is high degree of initiative and Kathy Orzechowski significantly always available to help another leadership within her kinder- contributes to the school cul- teacher with Spanish transla- garten team. She helps her ture of Gilmartin School and tions for notes or meetings and Vol. 10, Issue 1 Page 5 is willing to translate anything favorites. She is always kind to them into a meaningful artistic that goes home to all parents in everyone. There is never a whole. Meg is the creative the building. She never com- question of right or wrong in force that weaves each year’s plains about her students even her classroom. Respect is magnet theme into all instruc- if they have behavior problems given and received by all. tional activities and artistic and gives her students struc- Margie holds her students to events. She recruits resident ture while being fair. high standards. The students artists and guest performers Mrs. Ramirez shows respect know what is expected of them with the yearly theme in mind and dignity for her students, and they rise to meet her ex- and ensures that their work parents of her students and pectations. The work the stu- reinforces the elementary cur- coworkers. She has a won- dents produce in her class is riculum. By making certain derful connection to teachers second to none. Students that our students are able to and parents and is sincere grow by leaps and bounds in make clear connections be- about her position and her her nurturing classroom. We tween traditional academic belief in the bilingual program. have seen a student arrive in disciplines and the four areas of her class in September who the fine arts, she enhances the Kingsbury could barely write a sentence. unique educational experience Laura Halloran That same student now writes we seek to provide. She is the Kingsbury School has nomi- beautifully neat, organized sto- heart and soul of Rotella’s mis- nated Laura Halloran, the ries. sion to integrate the arts with school’s Library Media Special- Finally, Margie’s enthusiasm for all aspects of teaching and ist for Teacher of the Year. her students and teaching radi- learning. Mrs. Halloran has created a ates in her beautiful smile. She Meg is also intricately involved Media Center at Kingsbury makes learning fun and exciting. in Rotella’s After-School and School that optimally serves all Her excitement rubs off on her Summer Programs. Her con- students and staff in all areas of students and they in turn love tributions to the Theater Arts library circulation and technol- to come to school. She is an program are immeasurable. She ogy. She goes above and be- inspiration to all of us. works closely with the stu- yond the call of duty putting in dents, offering constant en- extra hours, creating schedules Regan couragement to student per- and is always on call to help Kevin Mitchell formers and their back stage anyone with a technological Kevin Mitchell is a truly dedi- counterparts. With her help, problem. She possesses supe- cated teacher. He always goes many children have recognized rior skills in all areas of tech- above and beyond for his third heretofore hidden talents and nology and has generated pro- grade students. He is a perfect have gained the confidence to fessional quality documents for role model, not only for his perform on stage. Meg is in- Kingsbury School with no ex- students, but also for his peers strumental in so many areas of pectation or desire to be rec- who work with him at Regan school life, it is almost impossi- ognized for the accomplish- School. In addition, he is a ble to list them all here. She is ments. Due to her broad teacher who is highly regarded a delightful, positive presence knowledge of many educational by his students. They seem to at Rotella and is most deserving issues, Mrs. Halloran is called respond well to his mannerisms of this honor. upon to serve on various com- and his personality. They find mittees and assists in many that he is firm, however, that Sprague school projects. She gives a full he is also extremely fair and Claudia Bergin time commitment to Kingsbury they respect and like him as a School and demonstrates dedi- teacher. Claudia Bergin is a special edu- cation not only to the students cation teacher who has a clear of Kingsbury but to the whole Rotella focus on instruction and is Kingsbury Family. Meg Harrigan committed to every student in Meg Harrigan devotes endless her groups not only achieving hours to her position as Inte- but excelling. She works in- Maloney grated Arts Coordinator for tensely with students in a small Margarita Vargas Rotella Magnet School. As group setting and at the same Margarita Vargas has been chair of the Integrated Arts time her calm demeanor allows teaching in Waterbury for 26 Committee, she brings to- all students to feel welcome in years. Margie is always fair to gether the innovative ideas of her presence. She expects her students, never playing her colleagues and synthesizes each student to give their per- Page 6 Teacher of Year (continued)

sonal best. Dedication, caring, future citizens. coaches the school’s basketball firmness, fairness, quality in- and baseball teams and has struction and accountability are been recognized for never hallmarks of her teaching. She W. Wilson taking a sick day! has helped countless students Monica O’Neal progress from being struggling Wallace readers to becoming successful Monica is the epitome of the Jessica Dizenzo readers. She has made a posi- definition “Teacher of the Jessica Dizenzo is a 6th grade tive and priceless impact on Year”. Ms. O’Neal has taken ESL teacher at Wallace Middle student reading at Sprague on a leadership position at School. Throughout her ten- School. Wilson School like no ure at Wallace Middle School, other……she is now the Jessica has been an active mem- Tinker Teaching Vice Principal, co- ber of many committees. She Cathy Grasso chair of the school’s PBS team, currently serves as a member chair of the EIP team and is one of the Leadership Team, the B.W. Tinker School is pleased of the lead teacher/ School Environment Commit- to name Mrs. Catherine Grasso administrators for the schools tee, and multiple Data Teams. as its Teacher of the Year. new Century 21 program. She She has also conducted several Teachers today face many chal- has even taken on the lead at professional development lenges as they work to educate Bus Duty! Everyone in the workshops, primarily in the our children. Mrs. Grasso has school looks up to Ms. O’Neal area of Sheltered Instruction. always gone the extra mile to and her commitment to the Her approach to working with make her classroom a safe and staff and students. Ms. O’Neal students is exceptional. She is a secure teaching and learning believes in quality….she has hard working, dedicated environment. She tirelessly high expectations for herself teacher who continuously goes strives to keep the parents in and the ones around her. She above and beyond the call of her class actively engaged in the believes in only presenting the duty in providing opportunities educational process of their best….which may mean that for her students to succeed. children. Not only does she she is at Wilson or on her sofa Her vivaciousness is contagious instill a love of learning in her at home until midnight doing and well received by her stu- students, she also is a very school work. She is committed dents. Mrs. Dizenzo truly un- positive influence on the teach- to Wilson School’s children. derstands the art of education ing profession. Her smile and She services her students with and knows how to assist stu- wonderful sense of humor are a great deal of pride and with a dents in improving their aca- infectious, and she is truly ad- focus on student achievement. demic achievements, while mired and loved by her col- She commits herself to provid- maintaining high expectations. leagues. Thank you, Cathy, for ing her students with the best With a vast knowledge of con- all you do! education possible and works tent matter and teaching ex- hard to target her student’s perience, Mrs. Dizenzo creates Washington needs. She shoots for the a safe and loving learning envi- Art Principe moon, knowing that even if she ronment that is embraced by fails, she will land among the her students. Perhaps the What can we say about Art stars. most compelling quality Mrs. Principe other than he is a Dizenzo possesses is her ability “miracle worker”. What other to exude passion and empathy person can take a group of North End for members of the school elementary children, see them MJ DeFazio community. Mrs. Dizenzo is once a week for ½ hour and always willing to spend count- teach them to play an instru- MJ Defazio is an 8th grade math less hours working with her ment.!! The students begin the teacher North End Middle colleagues to provide additional year with nothing more than a School. His students are al- opportunities for students and desire to “play’ an instrument. ways engaged, whether instruc- staff to succeed. Those same students end the tion is by whole or small group. year reading music, under- His skills and solid knowledge West Side standing how their instrument of math have helped his stu- Joanne Piel works, following a conductor dents achieve. A member of and playing in a concert. We the school’s math technology Joanne Piel is a reading / call that a miracle…..Art Prin- committee, he is responsible language arts teacher at West cipe is an exemplar teacher, a for assuring that all math equip- Side Middle School. A dedi- patient, kind man and an asset ment is updated and kept in cated veteran teacher, Joanne to the development of our good working order. He also has been working with students Vol. 10, Issue 1 Page 7

Teacher of Year (continued) and helping her middle school ognitions, and portrays student pioneer in setting up special charges develop reading and successes by acknowledging education programs in the writing skills for more than 35 different students monthly on Adult Education Program and years. She is a consummate school bulletin boards. She the Wilson Learning Center in professional and is well re- does this overwhelming task on the early 1980’s. spected by her peers. weekends and/or late into the Mrs. Demicco has infinite pa- evenings. She has established tience with her students and Crosby herself as a well respected role she has a genuine interest for Kirk Palladino model for students, teachers, their welfare. She models good Krik Palladino is more than just and the community and is in- character and is compassionate the Culinary Arts Teacher at valuable to the students and and determined. She is a con- Crosby High School. Well- staff of this school. stant encouragement to all respected by both students and students in assisting them to staff, he is an integral part of recognize their talents and to the school. He regularly goes Waterbury Arts Magnet challenge them in reaching their above and beyond for his stu- Licia Fitzpatrick highest potential. dents. When named this year's Licia Fitzpatrick is an excellent As part of the “Wilby Family,” Crosby Teacher of the Year, he teacher who tries to use a Mrs. Demicco is positive, sup- never hesitated about whether variety of teaching methods to portive and encouraging to or not he should decline cater- reach all levels of students. She staff. She not only assists col- ing this year's event. The is enthusiastic and encouraging leagues with a multitude of learning experience for his of all groups. She is also an strategies for special education students was more important outstanding community mem- students, but she is an involved to him than relaxing and enjoy- ber who spends a great deal of member of the PBS Team and ing the day's honor. To see a her personal time coordinating the EIP Committee. She has fine example of his teaching activities. She is a role model been a mentor in the building expertise, you need only look of civic responsibility and has for newer staff, a cooperating around you to see his students led or assisted such groups as teacher for interns, and most at work. “WAM-bassadors,” Student importantly, she is a colleague Council, the high school news- who always has the time to paper, blood drives, Red Shirt listen and share ideas with Kennedy Day, leadership conferences, others. Alison Cremins and Books and Blooms, to An English teacher at Kennedy name just a few. She feels it is Enlightenment / State St High School, Alison Cremins is important to teach students Gail Moriarty extremely capable of engaging values in addition to academics, Gail Moriarty is an upbeat and students and motivating them and she tries to instill in her friendly teacher who always has to achieve and to make strides students a sense of self-worth a smile on her face. She wears thorough the curriculum. Al- and pride in their community. many hats in the Enlightenment ison has assumed the lead in School and is a role model to the school’s new Positive Be- Wilby other teachers because of her havioral Support program and Syliva Demicco commitment to improving the has been instrumental in trying Mrs. Sylvia Demicco has been a school environment. She cre- to make a systemic change in special education teacher in the ates a supportive learning envi- the culture of the school. She City of Waterbury since 1984. ronment for all students and is one of the lead teacher’s for In the past 25 years, Mrs. acts as a mentor to other PBS in the school and her ef- Demicco has stood out among teachers, lending her support fort has been enormous in her colleagues as a professional and expertise. improving student behavior and who goes above and beyond attendance. She has imple- the call of service with both mented a student of the month her students and her col- program and attendance leagues. Sylvia has expert ex- awards for students. She cre- perience in dealing with stu- ated and distributes a monthly dents who have the most se- PBS Newsletter, has teachers vere social, emotional, and select students for special rec- behavior difficulties. She was a Page 8 Newsletter Title

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Driggs Kladji Sosoli of youngsters not often considered "stars." Girl Scout with the lunch Bunch troop at Kladji consistently exhibits the highest school, and an honor roll student who level of achievement and citizenship in his The following students received awards this follows the Bucks Hill Respectful, Respon- fifth grade class. He is always eager to year: sible, and Safe expectations. Outside of help his classmates, his teachers, and his school, Odalyz has been involved in gym- principal. His demonstration of kindness BRIGHT FUTURES AWARDS: nastics. She also is interested in music and and generosity has earned him the respect of his classmates and his teachers. Kladji has drums and a guitar. is a member of the Driggs Student Council George Reklaitis: George is a sweet boy who is kind to others and the Talented Music Club. He is a Bunker Hill Mirushe Sela and is always respectful. He has grown by Mirushe has been recommended for this conscientious student who always works leaps and bounds in all areas of development. award because of her academic excellence hard to achieve at high levels. He shows He always works hard in school and tries to and her outstanding character. She is an great promise to continue to be an excel- do his best. We are proud of his achieve- avid animal lover and aspires to be a vet- lent student in the future. ments. erinarian someday in the future. Generali Diana Ruiz Diana Ruiz is a lovely young lady who is a Matthew Minutolo: Carrington Mariella Rodriguez Matthew Minutolo was chosen for this Third grade was Mariela’S first year out of model M. M. Generally School stu- award because he has demonstrated tremen- a bilingual classroom. She had mastered dent. She always shows STAR behavior. dous growth in all areas of development the English language in all aspects, includ- Diana is a hard worker who comes to since first beginning at Bucks Hill Pre-K last ing speaking, reading, and writing. She was class everyday prepared to do her school year. He has made great gains in his a model student. Her work ethic was best. Her effort is outstanding and she is communication skills, his academic skills in superb. She was kind and respectful. She an exemplary student. She is a leader language arts and reading, and in his ability to helped classmates without having to be among our fifth grade students. Diana is interact with adults and peers. Matthew is a asked. Her self-motivation and enthusi- always willing to help any student or staff pleasure to have in class, and we are all very asm for learning showed that Mariela will member. She is always polite and respect- proud of his accomplishments. have a lifetime of success in classrooms ful. Diana is extremely kind and courteous and in her community. Since third grade, to all students and staff at our school. M. SUPERINTENDENTS CERTIFICATES she has continued to excel and to impress M. Generali School is so proud of Diana OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS her teachers while serving as a true role and we wish her well in Mid- dle School. She has been an asset to our model for her classmates. Barnard Mariah Cruz school and she will be sorely missed Mariah is an excellent student, a member of Chase Laura Dao the Focus program, and plays the flute. She Laura is an exceptional member of her Gilmarti Yazalyn Para is also in talented chorus and talented art. fifth grade. She is highly motivated and From Gilmartin School, we have Yazalyn Mariah also won the Fire Prevention Poster always looking for new challenges. She is Para, accompanied by Principal Dr. Donald Contest this year. Mariah sets a very posi- willing to help anyone in need and has a Burzler. Yazalyn has emerged from a shy tive example around Barnard School, not special place in her heart for animals. She hesitant young lady into a well-rounded only for her classmates, but for the younger has a beautiful smile and a bubbly person- classroom role model. Inspired by her fourth- grade teacher, Yazalyn aspires to students as well. ality that makes her easy to get along with. become a teacher herself. She demon-

strates intense concentration skills, ena- Brooklyn Montanique Ford W. Cross Destin Trammell Montanique represents Brooklyn Elementary Destin is an excellent student. She has bling her to grasp, comprehend, and apply School, accompanied by Principal Donna been a member of the Wendell Cross difficult subject matter. Her mastery of Cullen. Montanique is a very conscientious Student Council for the past 3 years. This fractions has been exemplary. She enjoys student which reflects in her academic per- year she was elected president. Destin is playing a variety of sports and is a die-hard formance. She is respectful at all times and always polite and respectful and eager to Yankee fan. is willing to help others whenever needed. help in any capacity. She actively partici- She truly represents the school. pates in community service activities such Hopeville Jeanette Rendon as food drives for the Salvation Army and Jeanette has made impressive growth dur- Buck’s Hill Odalyz Arias tea with the senior citizens of the ing her time at Hopeville. She exited the Odalyz is a lovely young lady who is actively Senior Center. Destin is also a soloist at bilingual program after second grade and engaged in many activities in school. She is a her church, Community Tabernacle. The has excelled within the classroom ever Peer Helper working with the guidance entire Wendell Cross Community is since. She is a math wizard and a gifted counselor to welcome new students into the proud of her and her achievement. artist. She is a future superstar of the city! school. She is a member of both the Fifth Grade Chorus and Talented Art. She is a Vol. 10, Issue 1 Page 9

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seals. This passion has carried over into Kingsbury Rabina Rahamat school and has positively influenced her DaSilva. Rabina is a tremendous asset to the Kings- Anisha is an outstanding, hard-working bury community. Her demeanor and classmates. Congratulations Anisa! student. She excels in all subject areas positive attitude towards learning shines and she is a talented artist. She is a through on a daily basis. Not only does Sprague Melissa Soto member of the Talented Art Club and Rabina strive to do her best academically, Melissa Soto is an excellent choice for Spra- the Olympic of the Minds Team. Her she also tries to be a tremendous friend gue School’s Student of the Year. She is hobbies include drawing, knitting, and to each one her classmates. She is always hard working, respectful and enjoys learn- crocheting. She is an active member in there to help out or answer a question, ing. She is a helper at school – delivering the community. She crochets and and her classmates know they can count the attendance folders to classes each day knits items to donate to the needy on her. Her best quality, though, may be and returning them to the office. Melissa which include warm winter scarves, her beautiful smile which lights up a room volunteers to help others. She uses her hats, headbands, and colorful hair ties. whenever she enters. It is a sile full of time wisely. She has a great sense of humor She is also active in her church and she and is respected by her teachers and peers. has participated in food drives to help enthusiasm and a love of life and learning. She will be missed when she goes on to the stock the pantry at the local Soup Maloney Kelsey Hazelton middle school. Kitchen. She is also a member of the Kelsey is an excellent student and is a Boys’ and Girls’ Club where she enjoys member of our school’s chorus. She is a Tinker Carlie Collini Together with her outstanding academic playing basketball and making crafts. staff member of “Tiger Talk:, the Maloney School newspaper. She is very involved performance, Carli volunteers to help our food service personnel, is an active partici- with her local church and spends much of North End Yasmin Jimenez her time volunteering. Most recently, pant in Tinker’s annual school plays, is a Yasmin has been an exemplary sixth Kelsey fasted for 30 hours to raise aware- member of both the talented art and tal- grade student. her academic grades ness and money for the starving children ented music programs and has served on have earned her first honors all year of Africa. During these 30 hours Kelsey the safety patrol. Outside of school, she while her behavior is beyond reproach. worked at a local community camp clean- has been active on a competitive dance She is a model student. A member of ing the grounds. Additionally Kelsey is a team and participated in a local pageant. the Student Council, she has volun- member of the Girl Scouts, and plays soft- Carlie has raised money for cancer re- teered her outstanding artwork for search, made “Carlie’s Cupcakes” to assist the school’s Positive Behavior Support ball and soccer. families facing serious illnesses and even sponsored a Relay for Life team. Thank you program door contests. Regan Alison Mulhall Carlie for being such an exceptional role Alison is an intelligent student, and her model for your peers. Your enthusiasm North End Kari Ervin grades reflect her academic prowess in Kari is a model student that exhibits the classroom. In addition to this, she has has not gone unnoticed. exemplary academic skills. She is demonstrated her service to others in highly motivated and a self-starter. An numerous ways. She regularly volunteers Walsh Caitlin Vargas integral part of her seventh grade her time to assist in cleaning up her Caitlin is a superior student and role class, she is well-liked by her peers and neighborhood. She has been extremely model. She demonstrates the ability to be participates in both the school’s soft- committed to a club she helped establish a leader and always strives for excellence. Her enthusiasm and sense of humor brings ball and basketball teams. at Regan to raise awareness and funds to protect abused and neglected animals, and out the best in her peers. North End Katie Speer she is in the beginning stages of starting a club that will assist the elderly in her com- Washington Millennia Figueroa Katie is a highly motivated student. munity. Alison is a mature young lady and is accompanied by Maria Jiminez. Millen- She is a well-rounded, polite young nium has shown outstanding academic an obvious asset to the city. lady who is active in school and the achievement in all areas. She has demon- community. She has initiated a school- strated excellent interpersonal skills with Rotella Anisa Caraballo wide project on the importance of Rotella School is proud to honor Anisa her peers as well. She is a caring, compas- recycling and has taken the time to Caraballo as the recipient of the Superin- sionate young woman, who is always willing organize petitions and advertise her tendent’s Award. Anisa has exhibited ex- to go above and beyond the expectations. cause throughout the building. Katie cellent academic work, which is a reflec- She had great relationships with her peers has been recognized by the Waterbury tion of her motivation and optimistic atti- and is an excellent role model and the epit- Republican American newspaper for tude. Her willingness to help others and ome of an exemplar student. this effort. This exceptional young her overall positive conduct have made lady is a member of our Focus pro- her a respected student at Rotella School. W. Wilson Anisha Bouffard gram and has done well while main- Anisa is very conscious of global issues, From Woodrow Wilson School, Anisha taining the highest GPA in the Gold particularly in saving the endangered harp Bouffard, accompanied by Principal Susie Page 10 Newsletter Title

Student Award Winners (continued) active in the community. He practices House at North End. and the Chocolate Factory at the Blessed karate at the Boys and Girls Club and is Sacrament School. She also plays softball very involved, along with his family, in the Wallace Maria DaRocha and soccer in the East Mountain League. Prison Ministry family support program, Maria has been a wonderful student. She providing visitations and books to families. Truly a deserving recipient. volunteers in her community and is very Andre will be attending the SOAR pro- helpful to her fellow students. She is known West Side Xhoni Agolli gram next year at Kennedy. to go above and beyond what is required of Xhoni is a well-rounded student that ex- her. Academically, she excels in all that she cels academically. He also is an advocate West Side Anxhela Muca does. She is a pleasure to have in class and is for the environment and works actively Anxhela has proven to be an excellent an asset to the school. with local groups to make a difference in student and is a member of both FOCUS the community. This makes him a leader and CPEP. She has worked diligently on Wallace Anxheliki Duro among his peers and an ideal candidate for the yearbook committee this year and has Anxheliki is a well-rounded student who is been practicing for her part as a munchkin this award. involved with sports and community service. in the Wizard of Oz. She can always be

She is well behaved and polite to other stu- around with a smile on her face and the dents and teachers. Often, many students willingness to go above and beyond what West Side Destiny Hofler will go to her for assistance or advice on Destiny Hofler is an all-around star in is required of her. She is also an active school work. She is very responsible and school and in her community. She partici- member of her church’s community ser- always puts forth her best effort. pates in sports and theatrical activities vice program and will be attending the while maintaining a stellar GPA. Further- SOAR program at Kennedy next year. Wallace Amanda Kling more, she is an asset to her community Amanda has a very strong work ethic and is where she actively volunteers and works Waterbury Arts Magnet Philip a great role model for her classmates. She is with her church organizations. McCorkle an honor student who gives back to the Phillip is a wonderful student that consis- community by volunteering and assisting tently exhibits enthusiasm and a positive West Side Shannon Laccone students with special needs. Shannon Laccone has shown exceptional attitude towards learning. His pleasant qualities both in and out of school. Her nature and good work ethic is contagious Wallace Rashawn Gainey academic record shows her determination to other students in the classroom. Phil is Rashawn is very active in school and commu- to do well and her desire to excel in all always on his best behavior and is cer- nity sports. He volunteers at the Boys Club. areas. Outside of school, Shannon is an tainly an asset to his eighth grade class. He He puts forth his best efforts in everything active member of her church and volun- sets a great example in citizenship as well he does and is an active participant in the teers her time at several community as scholarship. classroom. events. In school she continues to shine by participating on volleyball and softball Waterbury Arts Magnet Megan Wallace Eric Simmons teams. Ezeji Eric is a First-Honors level student. He has Megan’s intelligence and motivation is that attained Level 5 scores on the CMT test for of a top notch student. She has always West Side Daral Evans-Nixon Grade 5 for all subjects. He is a member of Daral has demonstrated citizenship and done an excellent job in al academic areas the Greater Waterbury Youth Symphony as leadership qualities throughout his time and has worked hard and applied herself a trumpet player and also plays the trumpet throughout the year. Megan is a coopera- here at West Side Middle School. He has th in his church. He is motivated, independent also shown great academic improvement tive and willing 8 grade student who and represents strong leadership qualities. as well, making him a good candidate for accepts responsibility beautifully. this award. .

Wallace Cindy Chatterpaul Cindy is an outstanding dedicated and moti- Waterbury Arts Magnet Jaudia West Side Andre Somerville vated student who is in the top 1 percent of Quinn Andre is accompanied by House Principal th her class. She is extremely inquisitive and Maria Burns. Andre has proven himself to Jaudia is a 12 grade honor student who keeps her teachers on their toes. She is an be a valuable member of the academic has been attending WAMS since the excellent peer model who has a good rap- community at West Side for the past school opened five years ago. She is most port with her classmates as well as her three years. He is a member of FOCUS interested in dance but also became in- teachers. and the CPEP programs. He is a leader in volved in theater. After graduation, Jaudia the classroom with his diligence toward will be attending Cornell University in Wallace Sydney Meehan his studies and his respectful attitude. Ithaca, NY majoring in biology and psy- Sydney has been an enthusiastic and out- Andre can often be found reading or chology, to become a genetic engineer. standing student and is an aspiring actress. studying, even during lunch. He is very She is currently appearing in Willy Wonka Vol. 10, Issue 1 Page 11

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Inc, the Girl Scouts and ConnCAP. She Waterbury Arts Magnet sings in her church choir and works at Kennedy Maria Rodriguez her father’s restaurant to help out. At Scott Janneke Maria is a student of the S.O.A.R. program. Scott is a senior at WAMS who starred in Wilby, she actively seeks opportunities She is very happy and proud to be in such a several plays including “Glass Menagerie”, to participate in many clubs including respected program. Her favorite subject is “Arsenic and Old Lace” and “End the Drama Club. She enjoys displaying math. Maria also participates in the key Game”. He is also interested in canoe- nd her talents as part of Wilby’s talent nd ing. Recently he participated in the 2 club. In key club, she spends time with 2 graders at Tinker Elementary and makes shows. Annual Naugatuck River Race. In the fall, sandwiches for the less fortunate. Scott will be attending the American Musi- Wilby Lemar Larsen, Jr cal and Dramatic Academy in New York Lemar is a sophomore who stands out Kennedy Ryan Boland amongst his peers. His is hard work- City. Ryan Boland has participated in Key Club ing and has excelled academically the and is in the Talented and Gifted program. past two years. Not only has he Crosby Rebecca Boucher This year he attended the Leadership con- Rebecca is a member of Team B in the shined as a student but he is also an ference hosted at Holy Cross. He is a freshmen academy where she has attained invaluable member of the Wilby High member of both varsity baseball and foot- high honors. She is a member of the Prin- School varsity basketball team. Lamar ball teams. His community service includes cipal’s Student Advisory Council and has has been praised by both his coaches done various fundraising activities at participating in holiday activities and teachers as a respectful, courteous school and with the East Mountain Ath- and all-around wonderful student. letic Association. Rebecca’s strong aca- Kennedy Michael DaSilva Michael DaSilva is a junior in S.O.A.R. pro- demic areas are English and Science, and Wilby Benjamin she hopes to someday become a writer or gram at Kennedy High School and is also a member of the Talented and Gifted Pro- Harmon Nejamin is an exemplary student who photographer. gram. He is a confounder of the John F. has shown great commitment to his Kennedy Company, a non-profit organiza- academic work. He is a CAPT scholar Crosby Hafsa Khanum tion that will be going to New Orleans to Hafsa is also a member of the Principal’s and has been nominated to be a mem- rebuild for the third consecutive year. Last Student Advisory Council, and she created ber of the National Honor Society. summer he went to Brown University for a Crosby’s Teacher of the Month program. Benjamin has been part of the ATOMS study program and this summer, he will She is vice president of FBLA, a member program since enrolling in Wilby. study international relations and counterin- of the Muslim Student Association, the Outside the academic world, he has telligence at Georgetown University. He is talented and Gifted Program, the Environ- been part of Wilby’s basketball team also currently a captain of the varsity soc- ment Club, and a Science Bowl participant. and library student staff. His commu- She runs cross country and is on the rifle cer and golf team. nity services include but are not lim- team. A member of the ACE program, she ited to helping in the Scholastic Book is in the top ten of her class and wants to Kennedy Amanda Farley Fair and Waterbury Youth Services. Amanda Farley is a senior in the S.O.A.R. His is considering pursuing a career in be a neurosurgeon. program at J.F. Kennedy High School. She participated in the Talented and Gifted math or science. Crosby Danny Mucci Danny is a junior at Crosby. He runs Program and the National Honor Society. She also is an active member in the Key Wilby Sasha-Kay Patrick cross country, swims on the Crosby team, Sasha-Kay has overcome many obsta- Club, Search Club, Stock Market Club, and is a member of the track team. He is cles throughout her high school years, Italian club, and Mock Trial. Amanda Volun- also a member of the Junior Class Advi- including moving from her previous teers at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church sory / Fundraising Committee and he plans home to this area in her freshman every year at the annual festival. She has to pursue a career in law enforcement. year. Despite these obstacles, Sasha- also tutored fellow classmates in different Danny represents the heart and spirit of Kay has done well academically while math subjects. Amanda has also participated participating in sports, clubs and volun- Crosby. He is always there to help. in Pennies for Patients, making sandwiches teering. She has been a Peer Helper, a for local shelters, and arts and crafts with Medical Response Technician through Crosby Jonathan Vega an after school program once a month at Jonathan is a senior honor roll student and the program at Waterbury Hospital, the Bulldog Battalion Commander of the Tinker Elementary School. and a member of the Talented and Crosby JROTC unit. He is also a member Gifted Program and the Student Coun- of the International Dance Club. He plays Wilby Miranda Arnold cil. Her special interests include music, varsity baseball and is treasurer for the Miranda has already begun to leave an im- print on Wilby High School. She currently singing, dance and reading. class of 2009. Jonathan has completed 400 hours of community service which ranks 22 in her freshmen class of 311 stu- includes organizing blood drives, the relay dents and is excelling in her honors level classes. She has been a member of Girls, for life and working Special Olympics. Page 12 Newsletter Title

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Enlightenment Jerrell Brazier Jerrell is a polite and well mannered student who always greets teachers and is willing to help out in the classroom. Jerrell has a posi- tive attitude towards learning as evidenced by his good grades and willingness to ask for extra help when needed. He is well liked by his classmates and attends school regularly.

Adult Education Waterbury Adult Education Marie Rehman Marie is a highly motivated young lady who has experienced many different challenges in her life. Her academic work was always out- standing because of her relentless determi- Lions Club Peace Poster Contest Winners nation. She constantly displays an insatiable Renee Manelli, West Side Middle School; Shantelle zeal for learning in all of her classes. Her Pacheco, Wallace Middle School; Marjorie Inga, North End positive attitude and compassion for others Middle School; and Carlos Velasquez, Waterbury Arts Mag- endeared her to her classmates. As a Class net School are this year’s winners of the annual contest spon- of 2009 graduate, we feel she is capable of sored by the Lions Club. Representing the Lions Club are achieving any goal she sets for herself and Lisa Martin, president, and Michael Granatuk, contest chair- will go far in life. man.

Congratulations to the Crosby FBLA members who attended and competed in the 2009 State Leader- ship Conference yesterday. As a new chapter it’s very rare to win awards, and Crosby FBLA did a fantastic job! The following awards were won:

5th Place medal in Public Speaking 1: Sephine Woods 4th Place medal in Computer Applications: Daisy Megnath 3rd Place medal in Future Business Leader: Angie Rivera Who’s Who in Connecticut plaque: Angie Rivera (among others from around the state) Connecticut FBLA State Secretary: Sephine Woods (who was sworn in and participated in a lighting ceremony)

A special thank you to those who worked on the scrapbook that was on display at the conference, especially Natacha Mercedes who finished it the weekend before the conference.

FBLA members who attended. Pictured from left Crosby was also recognized as a new chapter and as the winners to right are: (back) Alex Pacheco, Lillian Vega, of the pin design. Ahysha Baez, Angie Rivera, Rayssa Pereira, David Boodoo, (front) Alyssa Mendes, Daisy Melissa (Marcoux) Sieffert is the FBLA Advisor Megnath, Kaitlyn Sprague, Sephine Woods, Lydia Jones, Hafsa Khanum. Vol. 10, Issue 1 Page 13

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Wilby Innovation Winners At the Connecticut Student Innovation Exposition this year in Hartford (at the CT Convention Center) a team Student Playwright Honored Kristin Miller, a student at the Waterbury Arts of three Wilby students won three awards: Magnet School, was one of four finalists in this = Outstanding Research in Physical Science (a netbook year’s 13th annual Young Connecticut Play- for each team member) wrights competition, sponsored by the Maxwell = "AT&T Greenie" award for Outstanding Green pro- Anderson playwrights Series. ject ($500 for the team) = a research opportunity award ($2500 to be used by Kristin’s play was entitled The Trial. All four finalists will receive the Gilda Anderson the team to work with someone in the field). Award, a Fellowship to Observe at the National These awards, like the results of Wilby’s effort at the Playwrights Conference at the O’Neil Center in Connecticut Science Fair (a different group of students), resulted from the grant Wilby High School teacher Waterford. The other winning playwrights were: Lorraine Helene Melchionne arranged with the Education Con- Blatt (Classical Arts Magnet School), Jordyn nection. The solar panel that the students brought for Woodtke (Rockville high School) and Curtis display at the Expo was built in cooperation with stu- dents and teachers in the technology education depart- Dunn (Thomaston High School). The four plays were presented to an audience ment. This was a good, cooperative project. Helene, at the Waterbury Arts Magnet School on May the students involved, Mr. Battistrada and Mr. Ferreira and the Education Connection are all to be commended 22. for their support in this effort.

Student Athletes of the Month for May 2009 North End baseball - Jacob Thomas

West Side Student Athletes of The Month Wallace Student Athletes of The Month for May: for May: West Side M.S. Baseball: Jerry Ayala Wallace flag football: Rayquan Scott West Side Softball - Sonya Lee Alvarez- Wallace Middle School Softball: Brittany Balek North End Student Athletes of The Month for May: Congratulations to the City Champions! NE Softball: May Audra Spellman Wallace Flag football NEMS Flag Football- Martin Pierce Grade 7 Wallace Softball

Bucks Hill School Team Places Third in Quassy Art in the Park Contest

Dozens of students lined the walkways at Quassy Amusement Park Sunday to create one- of-a-kind drawings in the Third Annual Art In The Park sidewalk chalk art competition. Winners were selected in three divisions. Bucks Hill Elementary School placed third in the elementary school division. Team members were Christopher Thomas, Michael Tho- mas, Jamika Culpepper and Cindy Bustillo. All student teams received certificates for participating with top winners receiving rib- bons and Quassy passes that can be used for school fundraisers. The theme for this year’s contest was “Quassy Has Thrilled The Generations,” with stu- dents charged with creating a drawing reminiscent of the 101-year-old park’s heritage. West Hartford, Conn., art teacher Rachel Melancon judged the chalk drawings along with Ron Gustafson, director of public relations at Quassy Amusement Park. Page 14 Newsletter Title

Elementary School Students Enjoy Day at Quassy When Positive Behavior Year Round Is Rewarded

MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – More than 1,000 elementary students in Waterbury Public Schools found out that good behavior in the classroom has its dividends. The youngsters were treated to rides, lunch, magic shows, games and a disc jockey at Quassy Amusement Park in honoring students in the school system’s Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Program. “Positive behavioral support programs work on the premise that students can be taught social and behavioral skills and those schools then recognize and reward good behavior,” said Anne Marie Cullinan, assistant superintendent of Waterbury Public Schools, during the event. Waterbury schools instituted the program in all of its buildings during the 2008-09 school year following extensive training of school teams in collaboration with the State Education Resource Center. “Each school has its own program to improve school climate and parent engagement,” Mrs. Cullinan added. “Administrative and teaching staff in each school have developed a program that meets each individual school’s needs.” Students attending the activities at Quassy were honored for achieving the PBS requirements in their schools. Park employees also recognized students and their exceptional behavior during the day by handing out tokens for free midway games and red ribbons for soda and ice cream. The trip was made possible through sponsorship from O&G, Police Activity League of Waterbury, City of Waterbury and Quassy Amusement Park.

Kennedy students have captured two more journalism awards, bringing the total for The Eagle Flyer since 2004 to 35. The awards are: The 2009 New England Scholastic Press Association Journalism Award in Scholastic Editing and Publishing for Superior Achievement Newspapers, Class I (more than 1,000 students) and The 2009 New England Scholastic Press Association Journalism Award in Scholastic Editing and Publishing for Advertisement/Layout Mollie Corcoran, Junior, Editor-in-Chief The awards were presented at Boston University's 61st annual New England Scholastic Press As- sociation conference by Executive Director Helen Smith. Vol. 10, Issue 1 Page 15

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Students at MM Generali School held an annual ceremony to honor veterans and others buried at the East Farms Cemetery. In addition to reminding students about the real meaning of the Memorial Day holiday, the event pays homage to a number of Revolutionary War soldiers buried there, including two French soldiers who died on the march with Rochambeau.

Author David Greenberg worked with students at Maloney School during several workshops.

Rotella Kindergarten Supports Beardsley Zoo Students in Ellen Lee’s kindergarten class at Rotella School helped raise funds to support the Beardsley Zoo through an effort spearheaded by radio station KC101. By collecting coins from friends and family, the students managed to raise $1500 in an effort to help save the zoo after it was threatened by funding cuts. One fourth grader, Victoria Barbour, won the individual prize for contributing the most money. She won family passes for the season as well as a behind the scenes tour of the zoo. Rotella’s school theme this year was "Character", and Mrs. Lee felt this would be a positive way to convey the school's character!

WATERBURY Olympics of the Mind - 2009 PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL / Division Winners COMMUNITY DISTRICT WINNERS - RELATIONS OFFICE 3rd Grade 5th Grade Teams: East— East - 3rd Grade = Maloney Magnet 1—MM Generali 1— Rotella 5th Grade = Maloney Magnet 2—Rotella 2— MM Generali 3—Chase 3— Chase Individuals: North— North 37 Leavenworth St., 2nd Floor 3rd Grade— (tie) Waterbury, CT 06702 1—Regan 1— Regan Trinity Flores (Regan), Emily McEvoy (Maloney) 2—Kingsbury 2— Kingsbury Phone: 555-555-5555 Alternate - Joshua Early (Barnard) 3—W Wilson 3— Carrington Fax: 555-555-5555 West - West E-mail: [email protected] 5th Grade 1—Maloney 1— Maloney Daniel Speer (Carrington) 2—Tinker 2—Tinker Alternate - Brianna Gervickas (Maloney) 3—Hopeville 3—Driggs

See us on the web: www.waterbury.k12.ct.us Assistant Superintendent Anne Marie Cullinan was invited to testify at a Boston City Council’s Committee on Education hearing regarding our success with our truancy clinic. Waterbury’s Truancy Clinic was specifically cited in the or- der for the hearing, stating that Waterbury’s program had “resulted in a dramatic truancy reduction.” The City of Bos- ton is considering implementing a similar program.

Our high school construction projects for Kennedy, Crosby, and Wilby received a Team Recognition Award from the Connecticut Building Congress in June.

The Waterbury Retired Teachers Association honored several former Waterbury educators during its annual “In Memoriam” Celebration:

Anthony M. Altieri Diane Gereski Ruth Mary Phelan William J. Cavanaugh Barbara Gervais Maurenn Shackley Emilia (Amy) DeLucia Margaret Haberman Helen Shiel Margaret Derwin Roberta Hurley Leonard Solomita William F. Doyle Patrick Marando, Jr. Irene Sweeney Arthur Fisher Joseph B. McGurk James F. Walsh Dolores DeVito Frederick Meyers