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Peekskill Drama Club presents
No Child....
a play by Nilaja Sun
Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4
7:30 p.m. Peekskill High School Auditorium
Tickets: $10.00 for adults $5.00 for students
Mature language suitable for teens and adults.
HOLIDAY CONCERTS
December 15, 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM Woodside Pre-K Sing-Along
December 16, 9:00 AM Woodside Kindergarten Sing-Along
December 23, 9:00 AM Woodside Grade 1 Sing-Along
December 21, Time TBD Oakside Grade 3 Sing-Along
December 22, Time TBD Oakside Grade 2 Sing-Along
December 22, 7:00 PM Peekskill High School Winter Concert
January 13, 7:00 PM Peekskill Middle School Winter Concert
January 26, 7:00 PM Hillside Winter Concert
All concerts are held at the school where the students attend.
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Student Reading Achievements Shared with Superintendent, Board of Education
At a special school board meeting, students from Peekskill's three elementary schools as well as the middle school were honored for their summer reading accomplishments and asked to share with the Board of Education their reflections on a book. Back at each school, all summer readers received recognition and certificates. Superintendent Judith Johnson, praising the young readers, reflected: "When I was a girl, the library was my window to other worlds; I read and read, all summer long. Books provide us with ways to answer the questions we all have about family, love, friendship, and success. I congratulate all these students who worked hard and whose reading lives are just beginning."
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Share Your Vision for Peekskill's Next Superintendent
Attend a Community Forum on
Wednesday, December 15, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Peekskill Administration Building Auditorium, 1031 Elm Street.
Hear from representatives of the search firm, School Leadership, LLC, and share your ideas on the qualities necessary in a superintendent candidate.
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Peekskill High School Students Visit
Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art
Peekskill High School Art Teacher Heather Brown and her students have been learning about 20th century history and art as they visit Peekskill's own Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art (HVCCA), which is featuring an evolving exhibit of Eastern European art called "After the Fall." HVCCA Co-founder Livia Straus has servedas a guide for the students, explaining events in post-World War II Europe and helping the students grasp how artists have responded to the events of the Cold War and the period since. HVCCA also hosts visiting artists from Eastern Europe who create art that is added to the exhibit. In the photo, Ms. Straus prepares to introduce students to a portrait of Field Marshal Tito by Romanian artist Zsoldt Bodoni. "We are so fortunate to have a world class resource like this just around the corner," reflects Ms. Brown.
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Peekskill Teacher Earns National Board Certification
Anna Del Monaco, a reading teacher
at Woodside Elementary Sch o ol i n the Peekskill City School District, has earned the distinction of National Board Certification. This credential, awarded by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, is an advanced teaching credential that complements a state teacher license. It is valid for 10 years.
National Board Certification is achieved upon successful completion of a voluntary assessment program designed to recognize effective and accomplished teachers who meet high standards based on what teachers should know and be able to do. To earn her Certification, Ms. Del Monaco had to complete four in-depth portfolio entries for judging, including two extensive video recordings of her teaching. She also had to take an exam, given in White Plains. The entire process took two years.
Ms. Del Monaco has been a teacher in Peekskill since 1998. She grew up in Sleepy Hollow, obtained a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Pace University, and her master's degree from Teachers College Columbia University.
"I'm always interested in improving myself as a teacher and as a person. I feel like I am always learning and never know enough," Ms. Del Monaco reflects. "National Board Certification was an ideal way to grow as a teacher, despite the challenges of completing the assignment. The most interesting part of the process was watching, analyzing, and assessing my videotaped lessons. The most difficult part was time management,
because it is a serious commitment."
Commenting on her accomplishments, Woodside principal Stephen Ochser observes: "For Ms. Del Monaco, it is ALL about her students, and this award truly highlights her high level of professionalism. Congratulations to Anna for her very special achievement." Ms. Del Monaco will be recognized at an upcoming meeting of the Board of Education and, meanwhile, enjoys the progress her students make every day. |
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Volunteer Committee Members Needed
The Peekskill Board of Education welcomes volunteer members of the community to participate on committees that advise the Board on school issues.
At this time, we are seeking volunteers for the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee to assist the Board in forming the 2011-2012 budget. Anyone interested should submit a letter of interest and resume to: District Clerk Debra McLeod, 1031 Elm St., Peekskill, NY 10566, or email her at: dmcleod@peekskillcsd.org.
Committee members are also needed for the Audit Committee and the Facilities Committee; please send a resume to Ms. McLeod. |
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| Community Connections: The Field Library
Oakside Elementary School teachers Tarah Platt and Sarah VanHagen's second grade classes recently collaborated with The Field Library to practice their English Language ARts skills and create a
connection with Peekskill's Senior Citizens. The students joined the seniors at lunch and shared cards and companionship.
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| Peekskill Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Eight New Members
Athletic Director Lou Panzanaro
presided over a ceremony on November 12 inducting new members into the Peekskill Athletic Hall of Fame. The inductees are:
James T. Grehan, Class of 1939. Grehan pioneered local radio broadcasting of high school football and basketball games and was an All-Star in basketball and track & field.
John Kisslinger, Class of 1960. A three-year starter on Coach John Moro's first basketball teams, Kisslinger was the first-ever winner of the Con Ed award, was an all-league and all-county player for two years and won the County Foul Shooting contest for two years. He coached youth basketball, soccer and baseball in Cortlandt.
Vincent Burruano, Class of 1964. He was a starter on two PHS league championship teams, coached PHS football for 27 years including 12 as head coach, mentoring over 15 players who went on to collegiate level programs. His 1990 team won a league championship. Burruano was the principal of Hillcrest School for 21 years and PHS for 7 years.
Joanne Boniello, Class of 1982. Boniello was a three-sport star, She lettered four years in softball, reaching the sectionals each year and the finals twice. Her volleyball teams reached the sectionals three times and the finals once. And the basketball teams she played on set scoring records for one game and a season. She was all-division twice and all-conference once in volleyball and twice was all-conference in softball. Boniello coached PHS JV basketball in the late 1980s and was a color commentator with Gerry Desmond on Red Devil boys basketball broadcasts.
PHS Varsity Boys Soccer Team, Class of 1976. Winner of the Section 1 Class B championship, undefeated in league play at 10-0 and 15-2-1 for the season. Beat defending champion Rye in a two-day, 10-overtime period thriller for the upset championship. The team featured league MVP Tasche Petris and all-county players Pietris and Jim Tarchine. John Hines was named Westchester County Soccer Coach of the Year and PUMA awarded the squad its best in team sports title.
Brent Dabbs, Class of 1986. Three-year varsity player, all-conference every year. Two Section 1 Class B championship teams and a Con Ed Sports Award winner. He went on to a long profession career overseas and won league championships in Germany and Italy, where he was also team MVP. Dabbs was ACC rookie of the year at Virginia in 1989 and won three league championships with Atlantic City in the USBL.
Chapman Manzer, Class of 1992. A three-sport star in football, lacrosse and wrestling. He holds the PHS career record with 134 wrestling wins and won six all-league and four all-section awards. He took second place in the New York State Free Style Championships and was also varsity captain in football and lacrosse and a Con Edison award winner.
Josh Bock, Class of 1997. Another three-sport star, including football, baseball and bowling. He was a two-time all league and all-section football player. Bock was also a three-time all-league and two-time all-section baseball player; he went on to a four-year football career at the U.S. Naval Academy.
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The best way to predict your future
is to create it.
Abraham Lincoln
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