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The Christina School District extends congratulations to students who have received recognition in the past weeks for outstanding accomplishments in academics, athletics, the arts, and community service.

• Keene Elementary School fifth grader Braeden Mannering, the founder of the philanthropic venture Brae's Brown Bags, was announced as the winner of the Mazda Drive for Good contest during a December 3 tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York. The prize included a $30,000 donation to his charity, which provides brown bags filled with food, water, and a message of encouragement to those in need.
• Newark High School senior Paige Morrison has been selected as one of only two students to represent the state of Delaware as a delegate to the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) to be held in Washington, D.C. March 7 - 14, 2015.  Paige will also receive a $5,000 college scholarship.
• Bayard Middle School recognized more than 100 students on December 5 for achieving Honor Roll for the first marking period. The event began in the auditorium with the award presentations and culminated in the cafeteria with breakfast. This was a great opportunity for the Bayard community to celebrate the accomplishments of their student leaders and to share the celebration with Bayard parents.
• Christiana High School senior Patrick Spagnuolo has been named to the First Team All-State in Boys soccer. Patrick is the first Viking to receive this prestigious recognition since 1999. Patrick also received the school's November Sportsmanship Award.
• Glasgow High School senior Danielle Jacoby was one of several students selected from nine regional states including Delaware to represent high schools from across the region in the Channel 6 ABC Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Tournament of Bands All Star Band.  Danielle is noted for her amazing talent in Color Guard. 

• Seven Newark High School athletes were chosen for Delaware All-State teams. In Cross Country, Seniors Rachel Beston and Jarod Wilson were named to the First Team, and Daniel Mwaniki and Brandon Holveck were named to the Third team. Newark claimed two All-State Football selections, with seniors Peter Suski and Tymeer Jones chosen for Second Teams. Senior Logan Pesthy earned a repeat All-State choice on the Second Team for Soccer. 

• Glasgow High School junior Caitlin Wilson was chosen to represent New Castle County at the All-State Choir event at Smyrna High School.  She was chosen out of several hundred students that auditioned. After many practices over the next few weeks, Caitlin will be performing in the All-State Choral Event which will be held Feb. 5-7.
• Congratulations to Tim Deska-Kahn and Erin Jones who were named National Merit Commended Scholars for Newark High School.  The selection was based on the students' junior year PSAT scores, designating them in the top 50,000 high scorers in the nation on PSAT.

• 9:45 am and 6:30 pm:  Keene Elementary School Winter Concert 
• 6:00 pm:  Smith Elementary School Winter Concert at Glasgow High School
• 6:30 pm:  Leasure Elementary School Winter Concert
• 7:00 pm:  Newark High School Winter Play "The Outsiders"
• 7:00 pm:  West Park Place Elementary School Winter Concert

• 7:00 PM:  Newark High School Winter Play "The Outsiders"

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The 2015-2016 School Choice Open Enrollment Period is now open for kindergarten through grade 12.  The application period for grades 1-12 will close on January 14, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.  Parents may submit kindergarten applications until the first day of school in August 2015.  

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PRIORITY SCHOOLS UPDATE WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT

The Christina School District has scheduled the following "Town Hall" style meeting with the Superintendent to provide opportunities for all members of the public to engage in dialogue about the Priority Schools.

Monday, December 15
Sarah Pyle Academy Auditorium
6:00-7:30 p.m.

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Brookside Elementary School recently celebrated Geography Awareness Week and this year's theme was Food.  Each homeroom researched a different country and displayed the country's food, climate, crops and more.  Mrs. Cain's 3rd grade class won the poster contest with their display of Ghana!

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Leasure Principal, Deirdra Aikens is now Dr. Deirdra Aikens.  For the last 3 years, Dr. Aikens has worked extremely hard on researching and collecting data for her doctorate degree from the University of Delaware.  On December 9, she defended her thesis: "Presenting the Datawise process for school improvement to close the achievement gap."  After some tough questions by the committee, they overwhelmingly approved her defense and congratulated her for earning her doctorate.  Dr. Aikens returned to Leasure and was congratulated byall 600 students and staff.  Each wrote her a card and presented it to her as she "toured" the building.  Dr. Aikens is a true and inspiring example that with determination and persistence, anything can be achieved.  The Leasure family is so proud of its very own Dr. Aikens!   

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On December 4, McVey Elementary School held its 4th Annual McVey Night at Barnes and Noble.  Students from all grades came out to join staff in the children's section of  the store to sing holiday songs and listen to Mr  Wilkie read two stories.  The students all had a fantastic time singing their hearts out for the pleasure of the people doing their holiday shopping. In between the song sets, Mr. Wilkie read fun stories that mesmerized the children.  A huge thank you goes out to Mr. Drumbore, a McVey parent who helped out by accompanying the group on his guitar as they sang.  A fantastic night was had by all sharing and spreading holiday joy.

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The Glasgow High School Swim Team will be hosting its 23rd Annual Winter Craft Fair on Saturday, December 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The Craft Fair will take place in the large gym, cafeteria and several main hallways.  Breakfast and lunch items will be sold.   FLYER 

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In Varsity Boys Basketball, although the team did not win the game,  Josh Graves led the team with 10 points against Hodgson Vo-Tech.  In Junior Varsity Boys Basketball, the young team defeated Hodgson Vo Tech 43-27. Isaiah Wilson led the Dragons with 12 points. Zion Taylor scored 10 points and Martise Younger scored 6 points.  In Girls Swimming, the Lady Dragons defeated McKean High School. Laina Houston won the 100 freestyle with a recorded time of 1:18.91. Julia Anderson, Riley Rhodes, Caitlin Wilson, and Victoria Brandt won the 200 Freestyle relay with a recorded time of 2:33:28.

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The Christina School District Networks Program's Annual Holiday Gift Shop will have extended hours on December 11 with the Gift Shop being open until 7:00 p.m.

Networks Program

30 Blue Hen Drive

Newark, DE 19713

Learn more about the Networks Program: http://networksprogram.org or 302-454-2233

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Newark High School senior Paige Morrison has been selected as one of only two students to represent the State of Delaware as a delegate to the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) to be held in Washington, D.C. March 7-14, 2015.  Paige will also receive a $5,000 college scholarship.

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Newark High School will host its 1st Alumni Basketball Game on Friday, December 19 beginning at 6:00 p.m.   The game will feature players from the 1980's, 1990's and 2000's. 

• $20 per Participant (team t-shirts included)
• Special Half Time Guest Appearances
• Newark's Renowned Coach Jim Doody will be in attendance

When:  Saturday, December 13, 2014

Time:  9:00 a.m. to Noon

Location:  Newark High School Parking Lot

Bring:  Used Clothing, Coats, Shoes, Purses, Bedding, Linens, Drapes and Stuffed Animals

Donation receipts available

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Newark High School will again be hosting its Annual Book Fair in the library December 10-17. The Book Fair will feature the latest and finest titles for students as well as books of interest for parents.  The Book Fair is a great way to get everyone excited about reading.  SHOP ONLINE

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Newark High School PTSA will be hosting its Annual Winter "Soup and Chili Chaser" Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, December 17 in Room A-108. 

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Sarah Pyle Academy is holding a Holiday toy drive. Members of the community are encouraged to drop off new or gently used toys in the collection bin in the school's main lobby.