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In Our Schools Peekskill City School District News September 2016

Dear peekskill Community, Peekskill BOe We welcome you back to another exciting school year at peekskill City Appoints New offi cers school District, where we are focused on every student, every day. It is my honor and pleasure to serve as your superintendent of schools. our goals of academic excellence require focused, explicit, and transparent work. our staff and faculty stand ready to lead, support and collaborate with respect to our journey as educators and change agents. By working together we have the opportunity to create a system of equity and excellence, which will enrich our school community. this summer, our Board of education along with administrators, staff, teachers, faculty and parents collaborated on various elements related to our school and District comprehensive improvement plans. these plans were driven by six tenets, which focus on leadership, systemic practices/decisions, curriculum, instruction, social/emotional wellness for students, and family/ community engagement. I am proud of the work put forth by our educational community and all stakeholders that continue to remain part of the solution. On July 5, Peekskill’s Board of Education elected offi cers for this past school year we celebrated various successes. We held our the 2016-2017 school year. Congratulations to our newly District’s First Annual Music in our schools Month concert and saw appointed peekskill Board of education president, lisa students participate in amazing art collaborations with local artists. Aspinall-Kellawon and Vice president, Richard sullivan. students also shared their talents by offering a variety of live performances for our peekskill community. Academically, we increased graduation rates, improved Regents scores, added college-level sequences, and celebrated students as local and regional award winners. our grade levels and departments have worked diligently on aligning their curriculum so we as a Show off your District may remain rigorous with respect to state standards and #PeekskillPride consistency between and within grades. Moving forward, in the fall of 2016, our District will be presenting at the state school Boards in style! Association (nYssBA) conference in Buffalo. All this said, we continue into the new school year highlighting our 2016-2017 theme: peekskill pride. As we embody this theme, let us remember to be lifelong learners and remain part of the solution while maintaining a growth mindset so our students are afforded every experience and opportunity they deserve. In closing, I encourage all residents to attend our bi-monthly Board of education meetings. every board meeting will include a “top ten” list of reasons as to why peekskill is a great place to live and learn. Feel free to share your thoughts or submit your own “top ten” list to be featured. Again, please remember to regularly visit our District and school websites for frequent updates. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions feel free to contact me anytime at dfi ne@ peekskillcsd.org or (914) 737-3300 ext. 303. sincerely, Peekskill Spiritwear Store noW open! Visit our new pCsD Athletics website for the latest in Dr. David Fine sports news, schedules, scores, spiritwear and more. superintendent of school In our store you’ll fi nd a variety of clothing, hats, and @DrFinePCSD accessories all with custom design options. Just click on the Red Devils logo on our District homepage, or visit http://peekskillathletics.olinesports.com CONGRATULATIONS to the Peekskill Congratulations to the 170 graduates who accepted their diplomas in front of family and friends at the paramount theater in peekskill on June 26, 2016.

Jamie Alexandra Acevedo Jovanny Jhaleel Elliott Esmeralda Inez Alamo Calvin Anthony Elmore Mona Mustafa Aljayyosi Ryan Norberto Farez Emrigael Joy Alpern Vilmarie Janice Feliciano Karen Vanessa Alvarenga Kayla Nicole Ferran Marco Vinicio Anguizaca Gallego Kyle Emmanuel Fraiser Jefferson G. Apuango Kevin Fuentes Monique Chante Archer Chad Robert Garcia Lander Matthew Arpi Loja Cristopher Alexis Garzon Christian Atkins Ryan Stephen Germinaro Rebecca Chea Au Jarrett Jason Gilleo Angel Raul Avila Airika Ann Glickert Carlos Adalberto Ayala Erick Rahamsel Gonzalez Cordova Jennifer Elizabeth Ayavaca Gordillo Malik Isa Gray Ronald Earl Barnes Keyana Aaliyah Griffi th Zhane Mystique Best Karen Adriana Guamantario Ullaguari Burim Boqolli Devin Joseph Guardino Elijah Daniel Boyd-Roberts Christopher Jeffrey Guinansaca Darly Gardenia Bravo Coello Khadijah Lauren Guy Aaron Joel Breton Lisandro Guzman Robert Jerome Brown Jr. Korben William-Shane Hall Lisana Unique Burnett Sulaiman Hizam Hamid Nicole Simone Burris Steven Hernandez Gonzalez Janely Zoe Cabrera RoseMary Corado Nataisha Verdell Hill Jordy Alexander Cadena Faith Hannah-Maria Creighton Nguyen Hoang Tania Germania Carchipulla Fajardo Christian Johnathon Crespo Ullaguari Omar Reakwon Jackson Jacqueline Paula Cardenas Michael Anthony Davis Jr. Briana Taylor Jackson Leilany Cardona Rodriguez Matthew Keith Francis Davis** Nilus Tristan Jacob Gustavo Manuel Castro Duarte Celayna Monet Debraux Silvia Alexandra Jadan Dumaguala Daniela Del Rocio Cedillo Zuna Jocelyn Kliabet Diaz -Gonzalez Toluwanimi Temitope Jegede Giovani Israel Chacha Villa Danny Farith Diaz Oriedo Briayanna Amber Sallie Johnson Marco Antonio Chamba Diamante DiMaio Jevannie Akiem Johnson Davina Cintron Alana Renee Donabie Tamara Lee Johnson Taylor Shannon Clare Jennifer Alexandra Duran Tiffany Johnson Sammala Allure Clarke Rayvin Andrea Jones Kimberly Cochancela Chimbo

2 High School Graduates Class of 2016

James Michael Krapish Celsea Alicia Chanel Peterson** Stacey Vanessa Lainez Breanna Marie Pikoulas Sade Thyra Langford Fanny Nataly Pizarro Suqui Kevin DeJesus Lazaro Christian Anthony Quinde Martha Leal Yaminah Sade Ramsay Jamie Jay Lent Jr. Julie Cynthia Ribaudo Andy Lin Shanya Michelle Rice Catherine Lynn Lively James Garfield Robinson III Christian Abel Lobos Aguilar Lanay Yejide Rodney Bayron Alexander Londa Joshua Martin Roman Janis Lopez Julissa Roman Carolina Lopez Guzman Milton Enrique Romero Jonathan Charles Lowden Raldi Alexsi Sacasari Maxi Caitlyn Elizabeth Lyles Alexis Julian Salinas Jordan Cornell Lyons Melanie Kassandra Sanchez Karlie Marie Mann Tijani Obrian Sangster Brooke Elizabeth Yasminda Maxwell Jason Miguel Santana Adrian Riyaad McCalman Moises Ricardo Saquipay Dominyque Ashante McCoy** Daisy Fernanda Sari Jason Aroldo Membreno Flores Shan Z Sarwar Ana Giselle Mendez Auquilla Serima Monique Scott Shania Nicole Minard Ka’la Renee Scott** Michelle Denisse Molina Danielle Marissa Louise Scozzafava Christopher Monge Siguenza Justin A. Seary Vincenzo Andrew Vivenzio Lorenzo Isaiah Morales Kimberly Ann Serrano Malcolm Anthony Warren Edwin Fabian Morocho Vallejo De’Jea Imani Shelton** Melvin Lavon Warren Jr. Eileen Priscilla Murphy Tyler John Smith Raheem Allah Najee E. West** Joseph Alexander Muschette Lesly Yohana Soberano Madison Keviah Whitted Ashlie Ann Napolitano Daysi Nicole Solano Tintin Davonte Leonel Woodton Diego Armando Naulaguari Marcatoma Erika Mariela Tenesaca Guaman Jennifer Stephanie Yanza** Kiara S. Navarro Toni Jenae Torres Katherine Yessenia Zambrano Toro Jeniffer Marilyn Nevarez Vera Lexus Imani Turner Arielle Nicole Zhinin Herman Newton III Kevin Brando Urvina Sonia Alexandra Nieves Matute Mauricio Antonio Vanegas Guerra **January graduate Chelsea Akinyi Ogindo Steve Edison Vasquez Encalada Ariel Michelle Ortiz Autumn Byreneis Overby Jaier Christopher Overby Bryan Jefferson Panza-Vejarano Nateek Marquail Patterson Alexa Jasmine Patterson Julia Marie Paul Sophia Cassandra Pereira Oswal Orel Perez

In Our Schools — September 2016 3 College Acceptances Our graduates are off to do great things! These members of the Class of 2016 are beginning the next chapter of their lives as they head to colleges, universities, trade schools and the armed forces. We know they will represent Peekskill well as they venture off to the following schools this September...

Albright College Mid-Atlantic Christian University Stony Brook University Alfred University Molloy College Sullivan County Community College Arcadia University SUNY Alfred State College Baruch College of the CUNY Monroe Community College SUNY Broome Community College of White Plains Mount Saint Mary College SUNY College at Cobleskill Binghamton University New England College SUNY College at Cortland Boston University New York City College of Technology SUNY College at Oneonta Bowie State University New York Institute of Technology SUNY College at Potsdam Brooklyn College of the CUNY SUNY Delhi Buffalo State College of SUNY Pennsylvania College of Technology SUNY Morrisville State College Cayuga Community College Pennsylvania State University SUNY Oswego City College of New York CUNY Queens College of the CUNY Syracuse University Coker College Quinnipiac University Taylor University College of Mount Saint Vincent Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Temple University College of Staten Island Robert Morris University The College of Saint Rose Concordia College Roberts Wesleyan College The Daniel Webster College Rochester Institute of Technology The George Washington University Dean College Rockland Community College Tompkins Cortland Community College Delaware State University Sacred Heart University University at Buffalo The State University Dominican College Saint Michael’s College of New York Drew University Schenectady County Community University of Bridgeport Drexel University College University of Connecticut Dutchess Community College Seton Hall University University of Hartford Eastern Mennonite University Siena College University of Maryland, College Park Eastern University Southern Connecticut State University University of Mount Olive Elmira College St. John’s University University of New Haven Fairleigh Dickinson University St. Thomas Aquinas College University of Rochester Five Towns College State University of New York - Utica College Florence-Darlington Technical College Plattsburgh Washington College State University of New York at Albany Wentworth Institute of Technology Gordon College State University of New York at Westchester Community College Grace College New Paltz York College of the CUNY Hampton University Herkimer County Community College Hofstra University Howard University Hudson Valley Community College Hunter College of the CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the CUNY Johnson & Wales University Keene State College Lehman College of the CUNY LIM College Long Island University, Brooklyn Manhattan College Marist College Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Congratulations to all of our Health Sciences Peekskill Middle School graduates!

4 CIA and Workshop Topics: 7pm in the Administration Building/ Ford Auditorium or SLT Bldg. (PHS on 6/6) Date Location Topics 1. Opening Day Activities 9/6/2016 Admin. Bldg. 2. Board/District Goals & Initiatives 3. CIA & Professional Development 1. SLT : Oakside 11/8/2016 Oakside 2. Enrichment and Transitional Programs

Meetings 1. SLT : PKMS 12/6/2016 PKMS 2. Performing Arts Update 1. RTI and Data Review 1/10/2017 Admin. Bldg. 2. STEM Program and Acc. Courses Update 1. Clinical Update, PreK-12 p ho 2/7/2017 Admin. Bldg. 2. Program & Course Updates PreK-12 1. CIA and Professional Development Updates 3/7/2017 Admin. Bldg. 2. Special Education 1. 5 Year Building Condition Survey and Plan 4/4/2017 Admin. Bldg. 2. District Review/Joint Committee 5/2/2017 Admin. Bldg. 1. Goals, Deliverables, and Planning, PreK-12 6/6/2017 PHS 1. Retirement and Tenure Ceremony s Work

Business Agenda and Topics: 7pm in the Administration Building/Ford Auditorium or SLT Bldg Date Location Topics 1. Facility and Security Update 2. Enrollment & FTE 9/20/2016 3. Educational Plan 4. Joint Committee Educational Plan & Budget 1. SLT : Woodside/Uriah 10/18/2016 Woodside 2. Smart-Bond Update 3. Budgeting Calendar 4. Capital Planning Educational Plan & Budget Workshop 1 11/15/2016 Hillcrest 1. SLT: Hillcrest 2.Plan and Budget: Workshop One Educational Plan & Budget 12/20/2016 PHS 1. SLT: PHS and Summit 2. Plan and Budget: Workshop Two

Business Meetings Educational Plan & Budget 1/24/2017 Admin. Bldg. 1. Plan and Budget: Workshop Three, Technology Update Educational Plan & Budget 2/14/2017 Admin. Bldg. 1. Plan and Budget: Workshop Four, Operations and Facilities 2. Staffing Update Educational Plan & Budget 3/21/2017 Admin. Bldg. 1. Plan and Budget: Workshop Five, Tentative Adoption Educational Plan & Budget 4/18/2017 Admin. Bldg. 1. Plan and Budget: Workshop Six, Adopt Budget 2. BOCES Budget Adoption 1. Annual Vote 5/16/2017 Admin. Bldg. 2. Acceptance of Vote 1. End of Year Report 6/20/2017 Admin. Bldg. 2. Celebrations

In Our Schools — September 2016 5 Please join us in welcoming our new administrators, as well as over 30 new staff and faculty members to the Peekskill CSD family! Ms. Ellen Hackett Hendrick Hudson School District where he was responsible for overseeing special education programs district-wide. Mr. Arthur Ms. Ellen Hackett has joined the has also worked as an elementary Assistant Principal for the New Peekskill City School District as our York City Department of Education, District 75. new Director of Special Services. Ms. Hackett will be working in the Mr. Arthur holds a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from District full-time and is responsible for Cortland State University, as well as a Master’s degree in Education overseeing the day-to-day operations of from Binghamton University. He also holds a Professional Diploma the Special Education Department and in Supervision Administration from Long Island University. clinical and health services. With over fifteen years of experience in the education, mental health and social Mrs. Carmen Vargas service field, Ms. Hackett comes to Peekskill from the Haldane Mrs. Carmen Vargas has re-joined the Central School District where she most recently worked as the Peekskill City School District as our Director of Pupil Personnel Services and Innovative Instructional new Director of Uriah Hill Elementary Practices. Previously, Ms. Hackett has worked in the Croton- School. Mrs. Vargas will serve as Harmon, Mahopac and Lakeland School Districts as well as at an instructional leader and will be Student Assistance Services, Putnam Family and Community responsible for overseeing the day-to- Services, Stony Lodge Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital and Center day operations of Uriah Hill. for Urban Community Services in Manhattan. Mrs. Vargas has been working in Throughout Ms. Hackett’s career she has held positions such as education for 19 years, 18 of which she clinical director, school social worker, substance abuse prevention has served as a school teacher at the counselor, therapist, policy analyst and community organizer. elementary and middle school levels. For the past eight years, Ms. Hackett has also been an active member of Mrs. Vargas has worked in the Peekskill City School District, Coalition for Alcohol and Drug Free Youth and many of the local serving as a Bilingual/Dual language teacher and most recently as drug prevention community coalitions. the Assistant Principal in the Yonkers Public School District. Ms. Hackett earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Prior to working in Peekskill, Mrs. Vargas worked in the the Hunter College School of Social Work, Advanced Standing Yonkers Public School District where she was the ENL Program. She received her Certificate of Advanced Study in teacher at the middle school. Mrs. Vargas has also worked as Educational Leadership at SUNY New Paltz. She holds New York an elementary teacher for the New York City Department of State certifications in School Building Leadership (SBL), School Education, District 10. District Leadership (SDL) and school Social Work. She earned her Bachelor’s degree of Science in Social Work and a certificate Mrs. Vargas holds a Bachelor’s degree from Lehman College, in Substance Abuse Counseling from Mercy College. Ms. Hackett as well as a Master’s degree in TESOL from Mercy College. She is a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and member of also holds a degree in Supervision and Administration from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Fordham University.

Mr. Rodney Arthur Mrs. Naima Smith Moore Mr. Rodney Arthur has joined the We are excited to announce that our very Peekskill City School District as our own Mrs. Naima Smith Moore has accepted new High School Principal. In his role, a new position at the Peekskill City School Mr. Arthur will serve as an instructional District and will now serve the District leader and will be responsible for as an Assistant Principal at Peekskill High overseeing the day-to-day operations School. Mrs. Smith Moore is responsible of the high school. Mr. Arthur has been for assisting her fellow PHS administrators working in education for 22 years, 12 in overseeing the day-to-day operations of of which he has served as a school Peekskill High School, including the PHS administrator at the elementary, middle Freshman Academy program. school and high school levels. For the Mrs. Smith Moore began her teaching career in 2003 at Commerce past eight years, Mr. Arthur has worked in the City School Middle School in Yonkers, NY. In September of 2004, she was District of New Rochelle, serving first as a special education employed by White Plains Public Schools as a Business Educator at administrator at the secondary level and most recently as the White Plains High School. In her previous position, Mrs. Smith Moore Assistant Principal at the middle school during the past five years. was employed by the Peekskill City School District as an Administrator Prior to working in New Rochelle, Mr. Arthur worked in the and Extended Day Coordinator at Peekskill Middle School.

6 our new administrators, as well as over 30 new staff and faculty members to the Peekskill CSD family!

Mrs. Smith Moore received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance from North Carolina Central University. She obtained her Master’s degree from Pace University, Lubin School of Business and completed a Post Master’s Administration Program at SUNY New Paltz.

Ms. Courtney Simon Ms. Courtney Simon will be taking on the position of Peekskill Middle School’s new LEAP Coordinator. In her role, Ms. Free lunch prograM Simon will supervise comprehensive and high quality youth development Community Eligibility Provision Provides programs designed to improve the social, Free Meals for Peekskill Students emotional, and academic competencies of students in Peekskill Middle School. Peekskill City School District has been awarded a federally Ms Simon formerly worked as an English teacher at Peekskill High funded breakfast and lunch provision for all district students School and served as an administrative intern for the District. Pre-K-Grade 12. Due to the large number of students attending Peekskill City School District who met previous guidelines for Ms. Simon has served as an educator for over fifteen years. After free or reduced meals, the district was able to apply for the a rewarding career as an English teacher in Westchester County, Community Eligibility Option of the 2010 Hunger Free Kids Act. and as a Literacy Assistant Principal with the New York City Department of Education, she relocated to Georgia with her Effective immediately, every child Pre-K through Grade 12 family. During her tenure in the Fulton County School System attending a Peekskill City School District site will receive a free in Atlanta, Ms. Simon was a Graduation Coach and a Response breakfast and free lunch. The only time a child will need to pay for to Intervention Coordinator. There she supervised numerous food will be if they wish to purchase a snack item or a second meal. academic intervention programs for students in need of credit- The subsidy runs from 2016 through June 2020. The value of the recovery towards graduation with their cohorts. reimbursements is estimated to be approximately $400,000 per As a Literacy Assistant Principal in New York City, Ms. Simon year for our families. facilitated teams that closed ELA achievement gaps in grades 6-8, “This is a wonderful program for our students and their families, and coordinated school-wide academic intervention programs, and led we are thankful to be able to bring this opportunity to our school curriculum writing committees. community,” said Peekskill’s Assistant Superintendent for Business, Ms. Simon received a M.A. in School Leadership and Robin Zimmerman. Administration from The , a M.S.T. from Pace University, and a B.A. in Communications from the State University of New York at Oswego. 2016 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner This year’s 2016 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at our District’s annual dinner held at Colonial Terrace on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $50.00 per person for a buffet dinner. There will be a cash bar. If you would like to attend, please respond to Eileen Alexander at 914-737-3300 ext. 316 or email [email protected]. Please RSVP to the event by and submit payment by October 1, 2016. Checks should be made payable to the Athletic H of F Training Fund.

Inductees: Louis Calabrese, Class of 1982: Wrestling Mike Maloy; Class of 1972: Cross Country Jerri Reeves; Class of 1988: Girls’ Basketball Michael Sabini; Class of 1989: Sports Supporter

Our newly hired faculty and staff. Teams: 1966-67 Boys’ Swim Team 1969-70 Cross Country Team Welcome to Peekskill! 1990-91 Football Team

In Our Schools — September 2016 7 MySchoolBucks Peekskill City School District ECRWSS The Peekskill City School District is pleased NON-PROFIT ORG. 1031 Elm Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 US POSTAGE to offer MySchoolBucks, a convenient www.peekskillcsd.org online meal payment service. Parents, you PAID can login to MySchoolBucks.com to pay PERMIT NO. 6656 for your student’s meals, manage meal WHITE PLAINS, NY balances, and see what your student has purchased. Never worry about sending ECRWSS cash or checks with your student to school again! Please visit any of our school websites and click on the MySchoolBucks icon to read our welcome letter with more information about how to register for your account. Click on the MySchoolBucks logo on any Board of Education of our websites for more information. Lisa Aspinall-Kellawon, President Richard Sullivan, Vice President Postal Customer Douglas Glickert Para obtener este boletín en español, Maria Pereira por favor llame al (914) 737-3300 ext. Michael Simpkins 303, correo electrónico azucco@ Colin Smith Jillian Villon peekskillcsd.org o pase por el Edificio de Administración del Distrito y una edición Dr. David Fine, Superintendent of Schools en Español le proporcionará. Dr. Joseph Mosey, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Ms. Robin Zimmerman, Assistant Superintendent for Business Mr. Daniel Callahan, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Look for Peekskill City School Mrs. Mary Foster, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education District on Facebook, Twitter, Mrs. Janice Reid, Manager, Educational Technology/CIO Instagram and Flickr. Ms. Ellen Hackett, Director of Special Services Dr. Rochelle Mitlak, Director of Literacy Mr. Andrew Weisman, Food Service Director Mr. Carmine Crisci, Director of Facilities Ms. Jennifer Sampson, Assistant Supervisor of Transportation Mr. David Santiago, Director of Security Mr. Lou Panzanaro, Athletic Director Ms. Laura Belfiore, Communication Specialist For more Peekskill District Purpaula Productions, Design and Production news, sign up for our monthly eNews by emailing: [email protected]

2nd Annual Superintendent’s 5K Anual y Fun Run! LLUVIA O SOL! 5K & Fun Run Tiempo de Carrera ChronoTrack - Rompa su mejor record 5K! Saturday, October 15, 2016 Torpy Field en el parque Depew Paquete Race Recogida Torpy Field in Depew Park Free t-shirt and string bag for the first 1050 Hudson Avenue, Peekskill Administration Building Walkers Welcome! 200 people who pre-register for the 5K Entrada: 7:00am-7:45am 1031 Elm St., Peekskill ChronoTrack Timed Race - Break by Monday, Oct. 3, 2016! Fun Run Hora de inicio: 8am Miércoles, Octubre 12th, 9am–4pm your best 5K record! 5K hora de inicio: 8:30am Jueves, Octubre 13th, 9am–7:30pm Race Package Pick-up: Viernes, Octubre 14th, 9am–4pm Costo: Check-in at Torpy Field Administration Building ¿Preguntas? (in Depew Park) 1031 Elm St., Peekskill 10 años de edad y más jóvenes: 1050 Hudson Avenue, Peekskill Wednesday, October 12th, 9am–4pm Gratis Contacto: (914) 737-3300 ext. 347 11-19 años de edad: $15 o por correo electrónico Check-in: 7:00am-7:45am Thursday, October 13th, 9am–7:30pm 20 años o más: $25 [email protected] Kid’s Fun Run* start time: 8:00am Friday, October 14th, 9am–4pm Registracion el día del evento será 5K start time: 8:30am *Please register your child for the Fun Run Questions? $30 Contact: (914) 737-3300 ext. 347 or Camiseta y la bolsa de cadena gratis Registration fees: email [email protected] para todos los Up to 10 years old FUN RUN: Free* pre-registrados para el 5K hantes del Up to 10 years old 5K: $15 Lunes, 3 de octubre 2016! 11-19 years old: $15 20 years and older: $25 Registration on the day of the event will be $30 5K Volunteers Needed! Visit www.peekskillcsd.org/PCSD5K to sign up!