School on April 13.  The Middle School Honor Band presented six arrangements, conducted by Shannon Johnson from Bayard Middle School, Lloyd Walton from Shue-Medill Middle School, Eilzabeth Lockhart from Kirk Middle School, Eugene Stiltz, Elementary Band Director, Melanie Milburn, Elementary Band Director, and Carol Stiltz, Gauger-Cobbs Middle School.  A Steel Band/Percussion Ensemble made up of high school percussionists throughout the District presented a spirited Latin arrangement, conducted by Jeffrey Dombchik of Christiana High School. The High School Honor Concert Band followed, with four arrangements highlighting the exceptional talent of the District's high school musicians.  These were conducted by Dombchik, Elementary Band Director Brian Williams, Newark High School Band Director Jonathan Wittman, and Glasgow High School Band Director Michael Rogalski. The All-District Honor Band program brings together the top middle and high school band students each year to present a unique concert experience. Students practice in their home schools, and only have a few opportunities to play together as a group before the performance. Their hard work and spirit of cooperation was certainly on display on April 13. Thank you to all who helped make this event such a success.

 

The National Geography Bee is an annual event of the National Geographic Society in which thousands of schools participate nationwide. The Geography Bee is meant to spark an interest of geography in students grades four through eight. Delaware Geographic Alliance hosted the event on Friday, April 5 at Alfred G. Waters Middle School in Middletown.  The following Christina School District students competed in the preliminary competition:

• Tyler F. Conover - Gauger-Cobbs Middle School 
• Suveer Ganta - Brader Elementary School
• Joshua K. Jasmin - Shue-Medill Middle School
• Ahlaireah F. Lewis - Leasure Elementary School
• Evan Royston - Marshall Elementary School
• Joh'mir K. Giles-Young - Shue-Medill Middle School

Brader Elementary School has been recognized for its outstanding achievement in engaging parents, families, and children in getting excited about healthy food choices through its school garden program. The recognition was given by the Seed Keeper Company.  

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Mr. Gustafson's class at Brader Elementary School has achieved top honors in the First in Math competition and is currently ranked: 

• #1 in Delaware of all grades and schools
• #2 nationally of all 4th grade classrooms
• #4 nationally of all classrooms- public and private schools

Students Sydney Episcopo, Casey Abrams, Haley Custodi, and Chloe Shifflett are all ranked in the Top Ten for the State of Delaware!

Downes Elementary School students and staff brought in coins to support Pasta for Pennies, which benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Led by the 5th grade K-Kids Club and their teacher Mrs. Schlapfer, the school raised a total of $2,162.78.  Mrs. Leonhard's first grade class raised the most money and will be treated to a pasta lunch brought in by the Olive Garden.

Gallaher Elementary School students in grades 1 through 5 raised $350 for the American Lung Association!  Students participated in the Super Spellers program by collecting money for words spelled correctly on a weekly spelling test.  

As a thank you, students in Kindergarten through 5th grade received presentations from Ms. Nicole Goldsboro, entitled "Tobacco 101."  They learned what tobacco is, different products that contain tobacco and the types of chemicals in cigarettes.  Students talked about what it means to be addicted to cigarettes and why smoking is harmful to the smoker and people around them. They also answered questions about how to support their parents as they try to quit smoking.  Fourth and fifth grade students discussed how to respond when a friend starts smoking or someone asks them to try smoking.  The presentations were fun and interesting!

Congratulations to Kayla Hammond in 4th grade for raising the most money - $128! Thank you to the American Lung Association for teaching us how to avoid the dangers of smoking to stay healthy.

For the past three weeks, Gallaher Elementary School students participated in the "Pasta for Pennies" fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Students did a wonderful job with their generous donations, and raised a total of $1,759.74 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! The top fundraising class was Mrs. Tabor's 4th grade class with $333.65 in donations!  Gallaher is very proud of all the students for their tremendous effort during this fundraiser. 

Oberle Elementary School 5th grader Cynthia Maddrey is a valuable and well known member of the Oberle Safety Patrol.  Her conduct and character made her a perfect nominee for the 2013 Outstanding AAA School Safety Patroller award.  On April 8, Cynthia was notified that she received an Honorable Mention from the Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education.  She received a certificate and beautiful gold colored badge to wear on her patrol belt.  The Oberle community is so excited for Cynthia and sends her a big congratulation for this well-deserved honor. 

Pulaski Elementary School partnered with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter for their First Health, Wellness and Resource Fair.  Over 100 children, their parents and members of the surrounding community attended the event which was held on March 26th.  Attendees had the opportunity to gather and discuss information on Nutrition, Asthma, Smoking Cessation, Breast, Cervical, Colon, Prostate and Testicular Cancer.   Participants also had the opportunity to complete BMI, Blood Pressure and Osteoporosis screenings.  The Christina School District Child Nutrition Services and Immersion Program, Food Bank of Delaware SNAP Program, New York Life, Rockford Center, and Beautiful Gate Outreach were just a few of the community organizations that provided resources.  After participating in the health fair, families had the opportunity  to watch "The Lorax" in the school auditorium and enjoy some healthy snacks.  Children attending the event were also able to learn about and sit in a Wilmington Fire truck located outside of Pulaski during the event.  Great things continue to happen at Pulaski!

Pulaski Elementary School students were visited by Ms. Ainsley Hertrich of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation on April 8.  The assembly, arranged by Pulaski's Literacy Committee, engaged students in interactive assemblies to learn important facts about Multiple Sclerosis.  Students asked questions and guest teacher Terry Swartz was able to share his experiences about living with the condition.  At the end of the assembly students accepted the challenge to read and raise money through the MS Read-a-Thon; the money will help the foundation in their research efforts.  Way to go, Pulaski Panthers!

Smith Elementary School hosted its annual Science Night bringing together staff, students and parents for an evening of food, fun, and awards.  The night began with a fabulous showing of all the student's Science Fair projects. Topics included density, heat absorption and color, electricity, milk turning to stone, herbal perfumes, rotary engines, rocketology, cleaners, salt water batteries, best lipsticks and best water for plant growing, just to name a few.  After browsing all the hard worked on displays, everyone was treated to a funny and educational science show put on by The Professor, John Hadfield.  The audience was taken through time to learn about various scientists and their contributions to society.  Students, as well as adults laughed and sang along on their journey through time.  Even a little magic was performed as 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Halfen, lost her head!    Thanks to all who came and supported our Jennie Smith family and a big thank you to Mrs. Moorman for organizing the event.

Stubbs Elementary Eastside Community School (ECS) now has a Food Pantry, sponsored by the Food Bank of Delaware.  The ECS Food Bank Pantry is a distribution point for emergency food for families in the Stubbs community and neighborhood.  The Pantry will offer a variety of nutritious food products. To make an appointment for the Food Pantry, please call Mr. Livingston at 302-429-4175 ext. 103.  For more information please click here for the flyer.

Congratulations to the Newark High School art students who had work accepted in the juried The Big Picture 2013 High School Art Show.  The opening reception was April 11 and the show will run through April 19.  The Big Picture is a framing store and art gallery in Lantana Square in Hockessin. The Big Picture provided complimentary framing of the accepted works.  The students are: 

• Joanna (Younghee) Jung - 12th grade - "Lady" -Drawing- 2nd Place Winner  
• Aeri Yeon - 12th grade - Acrylic Painting- Honorable Mention
• Priscilla Nyabiosi - 11th grade - "Singing Trees"- Drawing- Honorable Mention
• Ben Woodruff - 12th grade - "Fine Tuning"- Photography- Honorable Mention
• Alexis Licciardello - 12th grade - "Hello Dear"- Drawing
• Hailey McCracken - 12th grade - Photography
• Alexis Maxwell - 12th grade - "Echappe"-Photograph
• Collins Nai - 12th grade - Self Portrait- Drawing
• Jordan Sawyer - 12th grade - "Chicago"- Photograph
• Carolina Velazquez - 11th grade - "Castle"- Printmaking

The NHS Softball team recently completed 10 hours of community service for the Greater Newark Softball/Baseball and on April 20 the Varsity and JV teams will be hosting their annual car wash fundraiser from 10:00 am-2:00 pm.  Each car that comes in to be washed will receive a Jake's Hamburger flyer for lunch.  Jake's Hamburger on Rt. 273 will give the NHS Softball program 20% of all receipts sold from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Saturday, April 20.

Cost of the car wash is $5 dollars per car plus donations.  We thank everyone for their support!  [Jake's Fundraiser Flyer]

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

• PTSA News 
• Good to Know
• Counselor's Corner
• Clubs, Sports & Arts
• Senior Calendar
• Senior Budget
• Flyers, forms and articles
• and much more...

Sarah Pyle Academy held its Spring Awards Ceremony on March 27 and recognized the following students outstanding achievements in academics:

Guadalupe Bernal, Wyleak Blakely, Alexander Brown, Darren Davis, Damond Emory, Jovita Foster, Michael Gaines-Lacey, Antionette Gelacio, Dwayne Grant, Taylor Harding, Shanice Huggins, Sarah Jennings, Wissaam Lonon, Jade Norman, Nicole Obiesie, Matthew Pennewell, Zabi Rafiqi, Ezekiel Reed, Rebeccca Rhodes-Brennan, Jasmine Roberts, Shani Savage, Megan Sigler, Joelle Thomas, Nyesha Waters and Andre Wilson

ENGLISH:  Ryan Bartling, Raoul Beaton, Arienne Kostes, and Denishia Everett

MATH:  Shani Savage, Josh Gibson, Ryan Bartling, and Michael Gomez

SCIENCE:  Deandra Hendricks, Kara Smith, Damond Emory, and Ryan Bartling

SEMINAR:  Alexander Brown, Carlos Velazquez, and Julia Germack

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Rayon Martin, Zykeria Taylor, Latika Rose, Megan Sigler and Ryan Bartling

SPANISH:  Anaya Hawkes, Amber Thomas, Durrell Owens and Kara Smith

TOP 10 EMPOWER 3000 ACHIEVERS:  Kara Smith, Denishia Everett, Justin McQueen, Arienne Kostes, Shani Savage, Dashawn Brown, Julia Germack, Mallory Arroyo, Wenter Osborne and Megan Sigler

EMPOWER 3000 EXCELLENCE:  Kara Smith

OUTSTANDING JOB INTERNSHIP EXCELLENCE:  Jose Zavala, Kara Smith, Amber Thomas, Maia Long, Dwayne Grant, and Amber Thomas

PERFECT ATTENDANCE IN 4TH MARKING PERIOD:  Joseph Bates, Dwayne Grant, Darren Davis, Julia Germack, Kara Smith, Alexander Brown, Matthew Dalton and Jahmon Henry 

EARNED CREDITS IN 4TH MARKING PERIOD:  Aaron Foster, Albert McCollough, Amanda Shoemaker, Andre Wilson, Andrea Dixon, Beverly Stallings, Brian Iverson, Chris Hayes, Chrisayer Jefferson, Damond Emory, Daniel Salas, Darius Saddler, Darren Davis and Deandra Hendricks, Denishia Everett, Destiny Ferris, Durell Owens, Erica Sims, Ernisha Futch, Essence Taylor, Ezekiel Reed, Garriet Rhodes, Jaun'Nae Horta, Jayliana Ortiz, Jerrin Herring, Joanny Rincon-Severino, Joseph Bates, Keewan Benjamin, Kelly Brisco, Kelsey Hogan, Kevin Robinson, Kevin Smith, Kharisma Wright, Kristofer Burnett, Kyrone Davis, La'Shelle Kent, Lyn'Dejah Everett, Maia-Denai Long, Mallory Arroyo, Marcedes Miller, Marcus Williamson, Marlin Chapman, Marnaishja Cooper, Megan Sigler, Michael Gaines-Lacey, Micheal Gomez, Morgan Manlove, Narvin Miller, Nyejah McCoy, Olivia Carroll, Quadeir O'Neil, Raoul Beaton, Robert Deshields, Ryan Bartling, Sarah Jennings, Seth Dorris, Shani Savage, Shawnea Brown, Siani Banks, Stanesha-Dryden Mickens, Stephanie McElwee, Taylor Harding, Terrell Williams, Ty'Rae Adams, Tykarah Davis, Tyler Riddle, Tynisha Teat, Wy'Keeim Brown and Zabi Rafiqi

MOST CREDITS EARNED:  La'Shelle Kent 11.5, Stanesha Dryden-Mickens 11, Aaron Foster 11, Erica Sims 9.5, Tykarah Davis 8.5, Andre Wilson 4, Chrisayer Jefferson 3 and Albert McCullough 2.5

SAT TEST TAKERS:  Crescent Haropalson, Beverly Stallings, Dakota Carr, Andrea Dixon, Aaron Foster, Jahmon Henry, Nagia Kelson, Aaron Lewis, Aarron Perkins, Shani Savage and Arienne Kostes

SENIOR COLLEGE APPLICANTS (*2 or more):  Davherl Avant-Crosby, De'von Bowie, Alexander Brown, Shawnea Brown, Nicholas Buckley, Dakota Carr*, Olivia Carroll, Bentley Charlemagne, Marnaishja Cooper, Darren Davis, Kyrone Davis, Tylor Day*, Andrea Dixon*, Brittany Everitt-Cruz, Julia Germack, Taylor Harding, Crescent Haropalson, Christopher Hayes, Deandrea Hendricks*, Jahmon Henry, Kelsey Hogan, Nagia Kelson, Arienne Kostes, Aaron Lewis, Elizabeth Lockett, Maia-Denai Long*, Justin McQueen, Michelle Miller, Wenter Osborne, Corey Owens, Brian Parks, Aarron Perkins, Keyairrah Price, Shani Savage*, Christopher Smillie, Jr., Myesha Spicer and Beverly Stallings  

NEW SPA SCHOLARS:  Terrell Williams, Damond Emory, Al McCullough, Andre Wilson, Megan Sigler, Uhura Willis, Anaya Hawkes, Rayon Martin, Yahaira Santana and Jasmine Roberts