January 8, 2014
CSD News
A weekly newsletter from Christina School District
 
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Christina Board Passes Resolution to Authorize Negotiating Team for Priority Schools

At its January 7 meeting at Sarah Pyle Academy, the Christina Board of Education passed a resolution directing Christina Superintendent Dr. Freeman Williams to form a team made up of Board members and District representatives to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) for the District's three Priority Schools. The MOU would then be subject to approval by the Christina Board of Education. Members of the Board of Education that will serve on the team include Board president Frederick Polaski and board members Harrie Ellen Minnehan and George Evans. Board member Elizabeth Paige will serve as alternate.

The Priority Schools, as designated by the state, are Bancroft Elementary School, Stubbs Elementary School, and Bayard Middle School. The negotiation team will meet with representatives from the Delaware Department of Education on Friday, January 9. Key items for negotiation include Model, Leadership, Staffing, and Governance.
 
News from the DistrictDN
Preparation for Anticipated Very Cold Temperatures and Wind Chills

The forecast is calling for very low temperatures combined with wind chills that will make it feel like it is below zero. The high temperature for today is expected to reach only into the teens or below.

Christina's Transportation Department will be prepared in the following ways:
  • A crew of transportation staff members pre-start school buses for 15-20 minutes before the drivers leave the bus yard. This ensures that buses are adequately warmed-up before they leave to pick up students 
  • Bus drivers engage in a pre-trip inspection of their vehicles before leaving the bus yard, which includes checking that all lights, radios, and systems are in working order. Heating systems will be monitored, and any issues with vehicle heating systems will be addressed immediately
  • The Transportation Dispatch office may be contacted at 302-454-2281 (press 1) if buses are running behind. Buses can be late arriving at expected times due to unexpected mechanical or road issues caused by cold temperatures
Christina's Schools will be prepared in the following ways:
  • Building maintenance personnel have been instructed to keep heating levels at an "occupied" status throughout the night, to maintain building warmth and system temperatures 
  • All buildings will be closely monitored by school and district level staff for student and staff comfort 
  • Students that attend schools with uniform dress codes will be allowed to wear additional layers of warm clothing (sweaters, sweatshirts, etc.) in non-uniform colors
  • Students will be kept inside the building during scheduled outdoor recess times
  • Younger students will be checked at the end of the day to ensure that they are wearing hats, scarves, mittens, etc. before leaving for dismissal
  • Arrival and dismissal times will be closely monitored so that students spend a minimal amount of time outside after arriving at school or dismissing from school
The District asks parents to please consider the following:
  • Please take extra care in monitoring your children's clothing choices. The National Weather Service suggests children should wear several layers of loose-fitting, warm clothing, a hat, scarf or knit mask to cover the face and mouth, sleeves that are snug at the wrist, mittens or gloves, and a water-resistant coat and shoes. 
  • Talk to your children about the importance of being prepared for the cold. If your child waits at a bus stop, let them know how important it is to keep mittens, scarves and hats on while outside.
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Upcoming Concert Schedule

January 15 - 6:00 p.m
Bayard Middle School Holiday Concert (New Date)


Click here to view the complete Visual & Performing Arts calendar
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PK-12 SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Monday, January 19, 2015

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Christina Board of Education General Business Meeting

January 13, 2015 ~ 7:30 p.m.

Sarah Pyle Academy
501 N. Lombard Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

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District Calendar Committee Seeks Volunteers

The District's annual Calendar Committee seeks parent and teacher volunteers to serve on the committee and assist in the development of the 2015-2016 school year calendar. The Calendar Committee's first meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 22 at 4:30 p.m. at Delaware School for the Deaf, 630 E. Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713. For more information, please contact Ed Mayfield, 552-2601.

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Ballot Box Vote
Christina School District to Hold Operating Referendum February 24

The Christina School District Board of Education voted unanimously on December 9 to authorize the date of February 24, 2015 for an Operating Referendum. The Christina Board held two public workshop sessions on November 5 and November 25 to discuss the need to raise additional tax revenue due to increased operating and employee costs, increased charter school payments, and other factors.
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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.  

 

COMPLETE INFORMATION 

 

 
News from Elementary Schools ES
Bancroft's Dare to Dream Club and Newark's Jefferson Awards Club Participating in the Annual Heart-2-Heart Hugs Campaign

Bancroft Elementary School's Dare to Dream Club and Newark High School's Jefferson Awards Club are once again participating in the Annual Heart-2-Heart Hugs Campaign and are collecting sleeping bags and warm clothing for homeless youth in Delaware.  
 
The student groups are seeking donations of new items such as:  Blankets, Coats, Scarves, Mittens/Gloves, Snuggies, Pillow Pets, Sleeping Bags, Pajamas, Slippers, Hats, Hand Warmers, Socks, Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Fleece Pants, Sweaters and other cozy items that will make children feel warm and appreciated.
 
Donation Drop-off Locations:
  • Bancroft Elementary School, 700 N. Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 (Attn: Karen Eller) Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Newark High School, 750 E. Delaware Avenue, Newark, DE 19711 (Attn:  Ashley Bystricky and Julia Murphy) Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Eden Support Services Center, Christina School District, 925 Bear-Corbitt Road, Bear, DE 19701 (Attn:  Lavina Smith)  Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm

Campaign Flyer  /  Drop-Off Locations  

 

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Brader Elementary Celebrates Holidays Around the World

Students and families received a passport upon entering Brader Elementary School's Geography through Literacy Night on December 11. Students had the opportunity to travel to countries throughout the world and learn about their winter holiday customs. They traveled to Mexico, Italy, Russia, Poland, India, Germany, Sweden, and the United States.  At each country, students read a story about the winter holiday traditions, completed an art project or played a game. Students and families left each country with a new stamp in their passport and a souvenir.

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Brader Students Take a Trip Inside the Globe



What better way to learn about the Earth than to walk right inside the globe?  Brader Elementary School students enjoyed a visit from the Delaware Children's Museum Earth Balloon.  Students learned geography, map skills, and geology inside the 19-foot balloon through engaging and hands-on presentations. 

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Brader's Parent-Teacher Team Hosts BINGO Night



On December 5, Brader Elementary School's cafeteria was packed with families enjoying pizza, BINGO, and fun prizes from many local businesses. BINGO night was a successful and entertaining fundraiser for Brader!   

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Wilmington Police Department K-9 Units Visit Brader Elementary

Students at Brader Elementary School were introduced to a narcotics and tracking K-9 Unit from the Wilmington Police Department. Belgian Malinois canines, Dusty and Greta, which understand French commands, were brought in by their handlers, Officer Dan and Officer Jake, to demonstrate the pup's abilities to track and locate narcotics, bombs, and missing persons/ suspects.

Students were given information, such as describing the duties of the K-9s and their handlers. Officers were then able to answer a multitude of students' questions and pass out bio-cards of the twelve current working K-9s on the force. This presentation lends itself to the current reading selection, "Aero and Officer Mike" which discusses the working relationship and bond between the canine and its handler.

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Brookside's School Counseling Staff 
Distributes Coats, Hats and Scarves to Needy Families



The Brookside Elementary School Counseling Team, comprised of Lauren Reid, school counselor and Jacquelyn Saunders, Family Crisis Therapist joined with the Nurse's Association of A.I. duPont Hospital to provide winter coats, hats, and scarves for needy students and their families. The truckload of coats were delivered to the school on December 16 and organized by sizes. The coats were then distributed during the Winter Wonderland Family Fun Night and Concert on December 18. The students and their families were thankful for the help.

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Flyers Ambassador Bob "The Hound" Kelly Visits Brookside



Flyers Ambassador and Stanley Cup winner Bob "The Hound" Kelly visited Brookside Elementary School to share the importance of using teamwork to achieve goals at school, in sports and at home.   The days fun included 5th grade teachers Melissa Curley and Erica Varites racing to dress a student in the Flyers uniform.  

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Downes Elementary School Receives
Nine Refurbished Bikes from Newark Bike Project

 

Downes Elementary School Physical Education teacher Sandy Hudson happily received nine donated bicycles from the Newark Bike Project (NBP) board members Jamie Magee and Jamie Orlando.  NBP volunteer mechanics refurbished the bikes over the last few weeks. Some of the bike donations will be given to students of families in need as holiday gifts and some could be used for physical education programming.  NBP also provided new lights and locks, and sponsors A.I. duPont Nemours and Kohl's provided new helmets.  

Thanks to everyone who donated kid's bikes and time to NBP's holiday kids bike gifting program.

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Elbert-Palmer's Student Artists Perform on Live TV


On December 16, the Elbert-Palmer Elementary School's Performing Artists, which includes the  Drum Line, Chorus and Step Team, performed on live TV.  They performed on a TV show entitled "Congo Children's Corner" which showcases the talents of young children and recognizes their parental and community support.  The show broadcasts Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. on Delaware's Comcast Channel 28 .  The show began with the interview of Elbert-Palmer's music teacher, Mr. Antony and then preceded to interview parents and even an Elbert-Palmer alumnus, now at Bayard Middle School, who was once a part of Elbert-Palmer's Drum Line and Chorus.  Drum Line performed a rendition of  "Linus & Lucy" and a "Nutcracker" medley.  Chorus sang "Do You Want to Build a Snowman" from the movie Frozen, and the Step Team performed a routine incorporating two separate rhythmic dances simultaneously.
 

The show can be viewed, with no commercials, on the Elbert-Palmer Elementary School website: http://elbertpalmeres.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=53575


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Gallaher 3rd Graders Make World to Text Connections

The third grade students from Gallaher Elementary School welcomed some unusual visitors this week. New Castle County police officers from the K-9 Unit presented the unique skills of Loki, Figo, and Jax. The German Shepherds showed obedience as they followed the oral commands of Officers Williams, Officer Digati, and Officer Jones. Prior to the officers' visit, the students read the informational text Aero and Officer Mike by Joan P. Russell. The students used their knowledge of the text to ask questions about K-9 dogs and the duties of a police officer. The students learned how the officers and dogs work together to make their communities safe.

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Jones Elementary Students Play in National Football Tournament



Makayla Ellerbe, Markee Ellerbe, and Jaden Weatherspoon were invited to go to Tampa, Florida to play in a National Championship Football tournament against other 10U teams from across the country.  The students went for one week and played five games from December 5-13.  Their team won four of the five games and did a fabulous job on the field as well as off the field.  The team also was able to take some time to relax in between games and go swimming, take in the rides at Busch Gardens, and eat at some local restaurants. This was a great experience for not only the Jones' students but also by the entire team.

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Marshall Student Council Collects New Socks for Those in Need

Marshall Elementary School families opened their hearts and had some friendly competition collecting new socks for those in need.  Donations were tracked and graphed for each of the four pods and in just one week, Marshall Student Council collected over 770 pairs of socks for kids and adults.  This wonderful bounty was split between A. I. DuPont Hospital for Children and the Sunday Breakfast Mission.  Both organizations were extremely grateful for Marshall's kindness and compassion.

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McVey Students Continue Tradition as Salvation Army Bell Ringers



Several McVey Elementary School students and a few staff members shared the holiday spirit of giving on December 10. The staff and students stood in front of Macy's at the Christiana Mall for two hours and rang the bell for the Salvation Army. This is the sixth year that McVey students and staff have been sharing in the gift of the season and helping this great cause. The children sang holiday songs and handed out candy canes to all the mall shoppers. This is a wonderful tradition that has been created by McVey. Many thanks to all the parents who joined as well.

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McVey Holiday Concert Featured 
Grade Level Performances and School Chorus



McVey Elementary held its holiday concert on December 18.  The grade levels and Chorus performed for the students and parents during the day at two different shows.  In the evening the Chorus performed for all family and friends who were able to join the festivities.  The children did a wonderful job.

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Montessori Academy at Christina-Wilmington Students 
Have Fun on the Playground



Unless it is raining or too cold, all Montessori Academy at Christina-Wilmington (MAC) classes go out for recess each day in an effort to help the children expend some energy, get some exercise, and socialize in an unfettered way. In December, one group of students got to enjoy a brief snow flurry while they were outside! 

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Pajama Day at Montessori Academy at Christina-Wilmington

Some Montessori Academy at Christina-Wilmington (MAC) classrooms reported 100% participation in Pajama Day on the last school day in 2014. It is fun to be not only out of uniform, but also out of the ordinary!

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Smith Kindergarten Students Show Off Their Love of Reading



Smith Elementary School kindergarten students showed off their love of reading when they performed their version of "Pete the Cat."  Smith students love all of the Pete the Cat stories, but the story about his groovy buttons is their favorite. Aniketh read "Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons" and the remaining students assisted by singing Pete's song.  Aniketh was joined on stage by Rozalyn and Jasmine as they acted out the story dressed as Pete.  The parents really enjoyed seeing their students perform.

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Smith Elementary First Graders are Grinchy!



Smith Elementary School first grade students took a good look at the Grinch this week. Students enjoyed reading the story "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" by Dr. Seuss and looking deeply into the character of the Grinch. This was an exciting and fun way to explore character traits. Afterwards, the students made Grinch hats and showed them off to the staff.

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Smith Elementary School Second Graders Learn About History

Smith Elementary School second graders had a lot of fun on their field trip to Hagley Museum to learn about Delaware history and what life was like long ago.  Students were able to visit the Gibbons House to bake cookies in a cast iron stove, wash clothes through a wringer, and visit a one-room schoolhouse.  They were also able to work on an assembly line to make labels for gun powder kegs.  The students loved the interactive way they learned about how children lived long ago.

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Smith Elementary Kindergarten Students
Search the Building for the Gingerbread Man

Smith Elementary School kindergarten students were on the hunt recently as they searched the building for the Gingerbread Man. Students read the "Gingerbread Man" and "The Three Little Pigs" and were asked to compare and contrast the two stories. Afterwards, the students went all around the building finding clues so they could locate the runaway Gingerbread Man. We are happy to report the Gingerbread Man was found in 5th grade safe and sound!

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Stubbs Elementary School Cub Scout Pack #286
Creates Care Packages for Deployed Troops Overseas



On December 17, members of the Unites States Navy visited with Stubbs Cub Scout Pack #286 to help create greeting cards and care packages for deployed Troops overseas.  The 20 member Scout Pack is made up of students in grades 1-5. Throughout the year, these students have earned badges for community service, citizenship and being outstanding outdoorsmen.  The card and care package project was organized by Cubmaster and Stubbs Paraprofessional, Gerchelle Fox.  The Scout Pack is looking forward to competing in the Pinewood Derby in March 2015.  

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Newark Bike Project Donates Refurbished Bicycles to
West Park Place Elementary School



On December 19, Newark Bike Project (NBP) volunteer Jamie Magee stopped by West Park Place Elementary School to delivery eight refurbished bikes.  The bicycles were fixed up by NBP volunteers and included new helmets, lights and locks.  The donations will be assigned to students of families in need for holiday gifts.  
 
Pictured:  West Park Place Elementary School Dean Nigel Pokoy, Principal Ledonnis Hernandez and Newark Bike Project volunteer Jamie Magee
 
Photo by Mark Deshon, Newark Bicycle Committee
 
News from Middle Schools MS
CSD Girls Field Hockey Program
Free to all Christina Middle School Girls

WHEN:  5 Saturdays (January 17, 24, 31, February 7 and 14)

WHERE:  Newark High School East Gym (upper gym)

TIME:  9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

COST:  NO COST (transportation must be provided by athletes)

INSTRUCTORS:  High School and Club Coaches

EQUIPMENT:  Provided - Field hockey stick, field hockey balls, shin guards, and protective eyewear (Participants are welcome to bring any of their own equipment to use.)

ATTIRE:  Workout clothes - shorts, t-shirt, running shoes (*no cleats)

** All participants must attend a Christina School District Middle School and must have had a physical after March 31, 2014 and completed the DIAA Physical Form.  


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Bayard BPA Toy Drive a Success!

Bayard Middle School BPA is happy to announce the completion of its 2014 Holiday Toy Drive. BPA ran the drive December 1-22 to collect toys and funds for children in the Wilmington area. 

The monetary donations were sent to the Toys for Tots organization. A program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to needy children during the holiday season.  The program was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks.

"We have received an incredible amount of funds and gifts this year," said 7th grader Benito Juarez.  The students and staff of Bayard Middle School were incredibly generous, we thank them all. A special congratulations to the BPA students for making the most donations.

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Shue-Medill Middle School PBS Team Hosts
Student vs. Teacher Basketball Game



Staff and students at Shue-Medill Middle School teamed up in a friendly basketball game before winter break. The Shue-Medill PBS team hosted this great monthly community-building event for all students who have been following all ROAR expectations and turned in 20 Tiger Dollars. Students came rolling out with a big lead in the first quarter, with the staff closing the gap in the fourth.  Both teams played hard but the staff ending up pulling out the win with a score of 46-40.

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Shue-Medill BPA Sends Stockings to the Troops for the Holidays



Shue-Medill Middle School's BPA teamed up with students and teachers to collect toiletry items and write letters to the hard working troops in Afghanistan. The students collected items December 1-22. Participants turned in toiletry items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shampoo and conditioner.  Shue-Medill students wrote over 500 letters, and collected over 600 items for the stockings! Shue-Medill Middle School appreciates all of the hard work our troops are doing and wish them a Happy Holiday!
 
News from High Schools high

Calendar Reminder 

High School Exams - January 13-15

Early Dismissal (High Schools Only)

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Christiana High Announces December Sportsmanship Award Winners



As part of Christiana High School's ongoing effort to promote sportsmanship, athletes are recognized each month for demonstrating fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship during competition. Plaques, courtesy of Crown Trophy, were presented to the Vikings' December Sportsmanship award winners!

Congratulations to Isaac Kefa, 12th grade (Swimming); Daisha Roberts, 11th grade (Girls Basketball); Dane Underhill, 12th grade (Boys Basketball).

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Annual CHS Marching and Steel Drum Bands
School Tour Held December 19



On December 19, the Christiana High School (CHS) Marching Band and Beginning Steel Band performed for students at Kirk and Shue-Medill Middle Schools along with Marshall and Jones Elementary Schools. The marching and steel drum tour has become a tradition at CHS. "My students look forward to this every year. They really love getting kids excited about music," says CHS Music Teacher Mr. Jeffrey Dombchik. The students performed their 2014 Marching Band Show, "Color of Rock."   The Beginning Steel Band, which included many students new to music, performed several selections including two pieces along with the traditional band.   "We are hopeful this will help inspire students to either start an instrument or continue with an instrument in high school band." The CHS Band students look forward to future tours throughout the Christina School District.

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Christiana High School ASPIRA Club
Gives Back to the Community During the Holiday Season



Multiple members of  the Christiana High School ASPIRA Club joined club advisor Katie Sevilla and Assistant to the Principal Amy Kohan in supplying the Newark Welfare Center with toiletries for the holidays. Over the last several weeks members of this outstanding organization sponsored a toiletry drive in hopes of donating items to those in need. The students and staff at Christiana High School answered this request by donating hundreds of items. The student spent Saturday morning at the center donating goods, singing, dancing and celebrating this wonderful season with the Newark Community. 

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Success Toy and Book Drive Held by Christiana High School Class of 2016

The Christiana High School Class of 2016 ran a highly successful toy and book drive from December 1-12.  The students collected bins full of books, games, stuffed animals and various toys to brighten up the spirits of the children in the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.  The donations brought hugs, smiles and giggles to all!
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Christiana High School Basketball Alumni 
Come Home and Speak to Current Student-Athletes



Special thanks to the following Christiana High School Alumni:  Mickey Dismon (Class of 1971), Lee Swayze (Class of 1968), Al Mann (1965-1974 Head Basketball Coach, 1970 State Runners Up), and Tim von Duyke (Class of 1971).  Photo Album

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Glasgow Announces December Sportsmanship Award Winners



Glasgow High School has honored seven student-athletes as the recipients of the Sportsmanship Award for the month of December.

Laina Houston (Girls Swimming), Roneeyah Napper (Girls Indoor Track), Alexander Nieves (Boys Indoor Track), Zion Patterson (Boys Basketball), Dymond Taylor (Girls Basketball), Darren Thomas (Wrestling), and Eric White (Boys Swimming).

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Glasgow's Canterbury Choir Carols Through the Halls


On Monday, December 22, the Glasgow High School Canterbury Choir, under the direction of Mr. Chris Celfo, spent the morning spreading holiday cheer!

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GHS Students Participate in
Building Level Poetry Out Loud Competition



On December 18, nine students from various AP and CP English classes participated in the Poetry Out Loud competition. Poetry Out Loud is a national competition that gives a $20,000 college scholarship to its annual winner. Students that participated in the competition are Parris Bradshaw, Hannah Ein, Elizabeth Hamill, Danielle Jacoby, Sarah Matarese, Eden Negusse, Carlos Rivera, Alimou Wann and Caitlin Wilson. Congratulations go out to Eden Negusse who was selected to represent Glasgow High School at the Poetry Out Loud state competition.

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DRFC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game Glasgow Student Danielle Jacoby Selected as Ambassador for the 2015 Blue-Gold All*Star Football Game

Danielle Jacoby has been selected to represent Glasgow High School as an Ambassador at the 60th Annual Blue-Gold All*Star Game to be held on June 20, 2015.

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Glasgow Varsity Girls Team Takes 4th Place in
Winter Dragons Classic Basketball Tournament



The Glasgow High School Girls Varsity Basketball team recently finished fourth in the Winter Dragons Classic Basketball Tournament.  Dymond Taylor was selected to the All Tournament team.  

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Newark's Jefferson Awards Club and Bancroft's Dare to Dream Club Participating in the Annual Heart-2-Heart Hugs Campaign

Newark High School's Jefferson Awards Club and Bancroft Elementary School's Dare to Dream Club are once again participating in the Annual Heart-2-Heart Hugs Campaign and are collecting sleeping bags and warm clothing for homeless youth in Delaware.  
 
The student groups are seeking donations of new items such as:  Blankets, Coats, Scarves, Mittens/Gloves, Snuggies, Pillow Pets, Sleeping Bags, Pajamas, Slippers, Hats, Hand Warmers, Socks, Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Fleece Pants, Sweaters and other cozy items that will make children feel warm and appreciated.
 
Donation Drop-off Locations:
  • Bancroft Elementary School, 700 N. Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 (Attn: Karen Eller) Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Newark High School, 750 E. Delaware Avenue, Newark, DE 19711 (Attn:  Ashley Bystricky and Julia Murphy) Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Eden Support Services Center, Christina School District, 925 Bear-Corbitt Road, Bear, DE 19701 (Attn:  Lavina Smith)  Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm

Campaign Flyer  /  Drop-Off Locations  

 

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Newark High School Winter Book Fair
Ends with Renaissance Festival



The Newark High School Library finished its Winter Book Fair with a Renaissance Festival held in the library the week of December 15-19.   The Book Fair theme complimented the theme for 12th grade research projects on The Canterbury Tales.

Students were treated to jousting competitions, fencing demonstrations, tattooing, fortune-telling, working catapults, heraldry on a Mellowphone, and games of skill and chance.  Students learned about medieval clothing and armor.  Students even sampled pickles on sticks. 

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Newark High School and AVID Host College Jumpstart Party

On December 22, Newark High School and AVID hosted a College Jumpstart Party from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Students got help with college applications, SAT/ACT registrations, scholarship searches, online web portals for their colleges, and also enjoyed some pizza. All students seemed to feel they got a lot out of this experience.

 
Statewide Programs SP
"No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie" Coming to Wilmington

DATE:  Thursday, February 19, 2015

TIME:  6:30-8:00 p.m.

LOCATION:  Cinemark Movies 10
1796 Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804

COST:  $10 (Tickets on sale beginning January 17.  Buy Tickets)

Proceeds Benefit Delaware Statewide Programs Association

 
Community Partners CP
Community Camp Fair at Tower Hill School

FREE ADMISSION * FREE PARKING * OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Thursday, January 29, 2015 ~ 3:30-7:00 p.m.

Tower Hill School
2813 W. 17th Street, Wilmington, DE 19806

Are you searching for a summer camp for your child but not sure where to start?  The process can be daunting.  Camp fairs make it easy for parents to sort through the many choices. 

The Camp Fair at Tower Hill School is a free event that brings over 125 camps and summer programs straight to parents. 


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Scholarship Essay Prompts Released for State Financial
Aid Application 

 

The Delaware Department of Education's Higher Education Office has released essay prompts to be used for this year's scholarship applications for state financial aid. Due to a system upgrade, the full application will be released in January.

 

Students may visit the Delaware Higher Education website at www.delawaregoestocollege.org/state-aid to view the 2015-2016 essay questions and begin to draft their essays now.

 

For more information on deadlines and how to apply, interested high school, returning and continuing education students are encouraged to visit www.delawaregoestocollege.org starting the first week of January. Applicants must apply for scholarships by the published deadlines, which vary by scholarship.  The deadline for it is March 19, 2015. 

 

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Friends of Christina School District (FOCSD) Meeting
January 26, 7:00 p.m.
All Welcome!

Open-ended Question and Answer period with members of the Christina Board of Education.

 

For more information about FOCSD, see www.focsd.org, follow on Facebook or email at focsd14@gmail.com 

 

 

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Newark Thunder Wrestling Club Now Accepting Signups

The Newark Wrestling Club is now accepting signups.  The wrestling club is non-profit with the objective of growing wrestling in the greater Newark area.  Wrestlers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate.  Enrollment can be done online via the club's website at www.newarkwrestlingclub.org 

Registration open until January 31, 2015

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The National Arts Program
4th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition

The Delaware Division of the Arts and the National Arts Program present the 4th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition. This program is designed to give Delaware state employees and their families, at any skill level, a unique opportunity to exhibit their artwork and to compete for cash prizes.

 

The exhibit is judged by professional artists and visual art professionals in Amateur, Intermediate, Professional, Teen, and Youth classifications, and is free to all. Registration ends January 28, 2015 but may fill up sooner -- so register early.  Don't miss this opportunity! 

 

Date:  February 23, 2015 through March 14, 2015

 

Location:  Arts Center/Gallery - Delaware State University

1200 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901

 

For additional information, please visit: http://www.artsdel.org/NAP/2015NAPInfo.pdf  

To register online, please visit:

http://www.nationalartsprogram.org/venues/state-of-delaware 

Registration Deadline:  January 28, 2015

 

Visit our site for a look at last year's winners:  http://www.artsdel.org/NAP/

 

For more information, please contact Erica Rae Lokai 

Erica.Lokai@state.de.us or 302.514.7422 (Google voice)
Calendar Reminders Calendar

Monday, January 12
  • 6:00 pm:  Christina Parent University Workshop: Caring for the Caregiver -OR- Caring for Yourself as Parents/Adults, Drew Educational Support Services Center, Parent Resource Center, 600 N. Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 [more]
Tuesday, January 13
  • High School Exams - Early Dismissal High Schools Only
  • 7:30 pm:  Board of Education General Business Meeting Public Session, Sarah Pyle Academy, 501 N. Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 [more]
Wednesday, January 14
  • High School Exams - Early Dismissal High Schools Only
  • State Deadline for School Choice Applications for the 2015-2016 School Year, Grades 1-12 [more] 
  • 6:00 pm:  Christina Parent University Presents...The Students Success Plan Parent Workshop, Bayard Middle School, 200 S. duPont Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 [more]
Thursday, January 15
  • High School Exams - Early Dismissal High Schools Only
  • 6:00 pm:  Bayard Middle School Holiday Concert (New Date), 200 S. duPont Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
  • 7:00 pm:  CSD-PAC Meeting (Parent Advisory Council), Gauger-Cobbs Middle School, 50 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713 [more]
Friday, January 16
  • High School Exams - Early Dismissal High Schools Only
Monday, January 19
  • PK-12 SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED - Martin Luther King Day

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