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CSD News
A weekly newsletter from Christina School District
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News this Week from the District
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2015 End of Year Dismissal Schedule
JUNE 3-8
High School Exams - Early Dismissals
- 10:00 am: Networks Shuttle
- 10:20 am: Special Needs
- 10:30 am: Christiana, Glasgow, Newark
- 11:00 am: Parkway
- 12:00 pm: Kingswood
- 1:00 pm: Douglass
- Canceled: Autistic Shuttles
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
- REGULAR TIME
- Delaware School for the Deaf - 18 month program
- Christina Early Education Center (AM Preschool 3 year olds)
- Bancroft, Elbert-Palmer and Stubbs (AM Preschool 3 year olds)
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
Last Day of School for the Following Programs
- REGULAR TIME
- All Preschool (Half Day and Full Day Programs)
- Christina Early Education Center (Includes onsite DAP students)
- Delaware Autism Program, BK Students
- Bancroft, Elbert-Palmer and Stubbs Elementary Schools (AM, PM and Full-Day Preschool and Prekindergarten)
- Delaware School for the Deaf
- FACES and Prekindergarten
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
Last Day of School for the Following Schools & Programs
- HIGH SCHOOLS (Grades 9-12)
- 9:30 am: Christiana, Glasgow, Newark
- 12:30 pm: Sarah Pyle Academy
- MIDDLE SCHOOLS (Grades 6-8)
- 9:30 am: Bayard, Gauger-Cobbs, Kirk, Shue-Medill
- ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
- 10:45 am: Bancroft, Brookside, Downes, Elbert-Palmer, Jones, Maclary, Marshall, McVey, Pulaski, Smith, Stubbs, West Park Place
- 11:30 am: Brader, Gallaher, Keene, Leasure, Oberle, Wilson
- NETWORKS PROGRAM
- REACH PROGRAM
- 9:30 am: Bayard, Gauger-Cobbs, Kirk, Shue-Medill, Christiana, Glasgow, Newark
- 10:45 am: Bancroft (K-5), Marshall, West Park Place
- 10:45 am: Vocational Arts Students at Christina Early Education Center (CEEC)
- 11:30 am: Brader
- DELAWARE AUTISM PROGRAM (BRENNEN SCHOOL)
- 9:30 am: Gauger-Cobbs, Kirk, Christiana, Glasgow, Newark
- 10:45 am: Bancroft, Brookside, Downes, Jones, Marshall, Maclary, McVey
- 11:00 am: Delaware Autism Program (DAP) Center (Includes Kindergarten)
- 11:30 am: Brader, Gallaher, Leasure
- DELAWARE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
- 9:30 am: Secondary
- 11:00 am: Kindergarten, Elementary
- Regular Time: Delaware School for the Deaf All Daily Downstate Students, Horne Students
- ALL OTHER PROGRAMS
- 10:30 am: Kingswood, Parkway
- 1:00 pm: Douglass
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Child Nutrition Services: Summer Meal Program
Food That's In...When School is Out! 
Christina School District's Summer Lunch Crew will be participating in the 2015 Summer Food Service Program. The federally-funded program provides free breakfasts and lunches during the summer months and will be available Monday through Thursday at selected sites. The District's popular Family Dinner nights will be offered at Bancroft Elementary School and Bayard Middle School in Wilmington and Brookside and Brader Elementary Schools in Newark.
The Christina Summer Lunch Crew meal program is unique in that the meal sites are monitored by Child Nutrition Services personnel. Students are served nutritional meals, featuring many of their school year favorites, in a safe environment with trained personnel.
The Summer Food Program is a federal program of the Food and Nutrition Services, United States Department of Agriculture.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
All children 18 years of age and under are eligible to receive FREE breakfast, lunch and dinner. No need to apply for the program - just bring yourself and enjoy tasty and nutritious meals.
Click here for locations, dates and additional information. |
Parent/Community Focus Group Hosted by Delaware Department of Education ~ June 4, 4:30 p.m. 
The Delaware Department of Education will be hosting a parent/community focus group on Thursday, June 4, 4:30 p.m. at Stubbs Elementary School, 1100 N. Pine Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The purpose of this focus group is to hear what parents, caregivers, and community members think about our public schools and how we can best present this information to State Legislators. Please come out and share your input and be part of helping to change public education.
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News this Week from Elementary Schools 
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Wilmington Mayor Visits Bancroft Third Graders
On May 27, City of Wilmington Mayor Dennis Williams visited third grade students in Ms. O'Brien's class at Bancroft Elementary School. Students had recently been learning about persuasive writing and the students used the need for a community center on the eastside of Wilmington as the catalyst to engage in the writing process. Students immediately related to the very real need for a place where they can be kids, learn things that aren't taught in school and to develop athletically without the fear of drugs and violence. A mentor at Bancroft, Commissioner Starkey learned about the project and urged Mayor Williams to visit the school. For an hour, the Mayor listened to students reading their essays, answered questions, and even signed autographs. The morning concluded with a pizza lunch provided by the Commissioner. This opportunity to interact with the Mayor will not soon be forgotten by the children. |
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Fourteen CSD Elementary Schools Participate in
Meaningful Economics Competition
Fourteen elementary schools from the Christina School District participated in the 29th Annual Meaningful Economics competition at the Executive Banquet Center in Newark. Meaningful Economics is a competition sponsored by the Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware. Teams of four students competed on an economics test, a production task and problem solving activity. An example of the problem-solving activity this year was to come up with a camp geared towards their parents or teachers, design a poster, and present a two minute "infomercial" to a panel of volunteer judges from local banking institutions. Ribbons were presented for teams that placed in the top 4, and everyone received a t-shirt. Enrichment teachers worked to prepare the students leading up to the day long competition, which is a favorite of students. Students from Bancroft, Brookside, Brader, Downes, Gallaher, Keene, Leasure, Maclary, Marshall, McVey, Smith, Stubbs, West Park Place, and Wilson all participated. The Meaningful Economics competition is a great example of showcasing what Christina students have been learning in the classroom and applying it to real-world economic situations while having fun at the same time.
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Brader's Zachary Gainey Award Winners
Celebrate their Love of Reading
Congratulations to the Brader Elementary School Zachary Gainey Award winners for the 2014-2015 school year! Zachary Gainey was a delightful Kindergarten student who absolutely loved books and reading. Zachary would rush into the classroom each morning excited to return his library books to the library so that he could get a new book. He and his twin brother Dillon, were born in 1995. Zachary spent several years battling leukemia. In spite of what he had endured, Zachary was always cheerful and an enthusiastic student. Unfortunately, Zachary succumbed to complications from leukemia in December 2000. He is deeply missed. His parents established the award, and the wonderful Brader PTA has continued to honor students who love to read, by granting a gift certificate to those students who have checked out and read the highest number of books from our Library each year in each grade level.
Congratulations to this year's recipients:
- Kindergarten: Chynna Womack (49 books)
- Grade 1: Lily Ann Fenwick (52 books)
- Grade 2: Tenai Waller McNair - TOP READER IN SCHOOL (162 books)
- Grade 3: Devan Watkins (93 books)
- Grade 4: Karl Schanz (33 books)
- Grade 5: Khyati Shinghal (85 books)
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Exciting Events in the Brader Vegetable Garden
Students recently enjoyed the first harvest from the Brader Elementary School vegetable garden. The first harvest was lettuce and spinach, which was served to Brader students in the school cafeteria as well as visiting students from Pulaski Elementary School. Earlier in the season, State Representative Paul Baumbach and Representative and Mrs. Earl Jaques paid a visit to the vegetable garden. Both are supportive of the School Vegetable Garden effort and spoke positively about this effort at Legislative Hall in Dover. Students are looking forward to harvesting turnips, radishes, tatsoi, and wrinkled cress next! Thank you to Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids for its support! |
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Gallaher Student Wins Delaware Dental Society Poster Contest!
To celebrate dental health month, Gallaher Elementary School 3rd grade students attended a dental health presentation provided by "Happy Tooth" which was presented by Nancy Brohawn of Newark Dental Associates. Students learned about proper brushing and flossing techniques and the importance of eating healthy and visiting the dentist regularly. Students used the information to create posters using the entertaining theme "Defeat Monster Mouth" during art class with Mrs. Kelly Walzl, with many creative posters entered in the Delaware Dental Society's poster contest!
Congratulations to Alexander Gallegos-Araujo who was the winner for New Castle County! Alexander and his family were invited to the Delaware Dental Society conference at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club where his poster was displayed. He was recognized during the conference and received a prize for his excellent work. Congratulations Alexander! There were so many wonderful posters this year that the Dental Society announced and displayed several Honorable Mentions. Congratulations to the following students: Kayla Chatman, Madison Harpe, Adrienne McCollum, Navaeh Reed, Kameen Rollins, and Jimena Zavala-Villagomez. Great job! |
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Gallaher Third Graders Benefit from
Children's Fund Literacy Grant
Many thanks go out to the Delaware Community Foundation this school year! Gallaher Elementary School was awarded the Children's Fund Literacy Grant to purchase a Claude Monet biography for each third grade student. During art, the students read the biography to integrate the Visual Art Standards and the Common Core Standards to teach a unit on Claude Monet and how to create a landscape. The students worked in collaborative pairs to read the book, Claude Monet, Sunshine and Waterlilies. While reading the biography, the children searched for new art vocabulary words to add to their art dictionary. After gathering background knowledge and examining landscapes by Claude Monet, the students created their own painting using similar techniques and colors that the artist had used. At the end of the unit, the students took home their book and their paintings to share the love of literacy and the arts with their families! |
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Gallaher Students Place First and Third in
"Kids Safe Online" Poster Contest
The Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) has announced the winners of its Annual Cyber Security Awareness Campaign "Kids Safe Online" Poster Contest. Gallaher Elementary School students Narae Yang and Neela Moody placed in the top three positions in the statewide poster contest. Narae's poster placed first place and Neela's poster placed third place. Ms. Heather Volkomer, from DTI, came to Gallaher May 21 to present both girls with their prizes for winning the contest. The winning posters can be found online: http://dti.delaware.gov/information/cybersecuritynews.shtml. All three statewide winners will be entered into the National "Kids Safe Online" Poster Contest. |
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Gallaher Second Graders Donate to Ronald McDonald House
The sparkling second graders in Mrs. Ewasko's class at Gallaher Elementary collected donations for the Ronald McDonald House. Students learned about how to raise money, count money, and created their own fundraising event. Students in Mrs. Ewasko's room were able to raise $150 which was used to purchase items from the Ronald McDonald House wish list. They also collected two pounds of aluminum pop tabs. On May 31, students met at the Ronald McDonald House to drop off their donations and take a tour of the house. |
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Keene Girls Mentoring Program Holds 8th Annual Tea Party
Keene Elementary School's Girls Mentoring Program recently celebrated its 8th Annual Tea Party. The event included over forty girls who are participating in the program as well as their mentors. |
 Leasure Hosts Sixth Annual Spring Skating Party Fundraiser
Leasure Elementary School held its spring skating party recently as its sixth annual fundraiser for CareWear. CareWear is part of Volunteer Delaware 50+ where volunteers sew, quilt, crochet, and knit a variety of items for veterans, active duty service men and women, nursing home residents, school children, shelter residents, and many other vulnerable populations here in Delaware. Over 450 Leasure students, families and alumni attended the skating party where admission was a skein of yarn. A large bag of yarn along with over $300 was donated to these volunteers so they can create things for others in need. |
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Leasure Elementary Hosts Multicultural Night
Leasure Elementary School hosted a multicultural night in April. The event was a great success with many families in attendance. The evening included a drumming circle performance by fifth grade students from Ms. Harding's General Music/Choral class. |
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Marshall's Vegetable Garden Reaps Two Successful Harvests
Marshall Elementary School had two successful harvests this year from their school vegetable garden. The first was all the makings for a healthy salad which included romaine, tri-color lettuce, spinach and shungiku. The second harvest was a pleasant surprise with carrots and beets. Students were so proud and jumped for joy when they were able to try out the carrots from their school's vegetable garden. Thanks to all the Marshall students for their hard work and thanks to Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids for its support. Marshall's vegetable garden was a huge success this spring!
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Marshall Students are "Phanatics About Reading!"
Students in Room 33 at Marshall Elementary School were challenged by their teachers, Mrs. Schneider and Mrs. Snider, to read twenty minutes per night and participate in the Phillies "Be a Phanatic about Reading" Program. The program supplies incentives for students to read daily, as teachers encourage them and monitor their progress. The teachers submitted a completed evaluation, and were selected to win the grand prize -- a visit from the Philly Phanatic! Students who work with the teachers, as well as the whole school win an assembly with the Phanatic as he celebrates Marshall Elementary for being "Phanatics about Reading!" |
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Pulaski "Girls on the Run" Makes Donation to the Food Bank of Delaware
As part of the Pulaski Elementary School's "Girls on the Run" curriculum, each season the team comes up with a community service project. The 2015 Pulaski team conducted a food drive for the Food Bank of Delaware. The team encouraged their classmates and teachers to donate to the cause and collected over 540 food items for donation. Pulaski's "Girls on the Run" team ROCKS!
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Upcoming Events at Stubbs Elementary School
Parent/Community Engagement Opportunities
- June 4, 4:30 pm: Parent/Community Focus Group hosted by Delaware Department of Education, Stubbs Elementary School, 1100 N. Pine Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- June 5: End of Year Awards Program
- 9:00 am: Pre-K-Grade 2
- 1:30 pm: Grades 3-5
- June 8, 9:00 am-2:30 pm: "Bring Your Dad to Field Day" - Moonbounces, Community Resource tables, Employers, Music, Food, and Fun! Parents are needed to volunteer and to provide cases of water.
- June 9, 9:00 am: 5th Grade Promotion
Save the Date
- June 19: "Me and My Dad Got Game" 2-on-2 Basketball Tournament, 4:30 pm Registration
- June 20: "Out of the Ashes" Play
- June 22: Summer Camp Begins
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News this Week from Middle Schools
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 Facts for Parents about the2015-2016 Middle School
Uniform Dress Code Program
Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, all Christina School District Middle Schools will have matching school uniforms. The Uniform Dress Code guidelines listed in the document linked below will be implemented in Bayard, Gauger-Cobbs, Kirk and Shue-Medill Middle Schools for the 2015-2016 school year.
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 Kirk 5K "Run for a Cause" Scheduled forJune 6 CANCELED
The Kirk First Annual Run for a Cause 5K Run/Walk scheduled for Saturday, June 6 has been canceled due to lack of participation. They hope to schedule the event again next year.
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Kirk Enrichment and Art Students
Collaborate to Create "Patient Play Books"
Kirk Middle School students in Ms. Harkins' Enrichment class and Ms. Paige's Art class collaborated to create "Patient Playbooks" as a creative and fun Community Service Project for the hospitalized children at Christiana Hospital. |
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Kirk Eighth Graders Tour Delaware State University
On May 21, a class of Kirk Middle School (KMS) 8th graders attended a college tour to Delaware State University with KMS Guidance Counselors, the 8th Grade Dean and an 8th Grade Math Teacher. While everyone experienced a drizzle during day, that did not stop the wonderful educational experience. The ability to offer college bound students a hands-on experience was remarkable. The students thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity and walked away saying, "I definitely want to go to college and I might come here!" The tour concluded with a dining hall experience where the students indulged in campus life eating including various bakery items, homemade waffles and all you can eat pizza and fries. |
 Shue-Medill Business Students Attend JA Finance Park
Shue-Medill Middle School business students attended Junior Achievement (JA) Finance Park for a recent school field trip. Sixty students spent countless hours learning the curriculum to be successful on the trip. The JA curriculum is a hands-on budgeting simulation that prepares each student to be career and college ready. Students learned to make intelligent financial decisions that last a lifetime, including decisions related to income, expenses, savings, and credit. |
News this Week from High Schools
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Glasgow and Newark High School Athletes Honored at
State Track and Field Banquet
Athletes from Glasgow and Newark High Schools were honored on June 1 at the 33rd Annual Track and Field State Banquet held at Padua Academy.
The 2015 New Castle County Girls' Track and Field Team included Glasgow athletes Saquaa Cunningham, Maysha Foster, Ashley Pearce, and Desiree Singleton. The 2015 New Castle County Boys' Track and Field Team included
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Jay C Whalen, Glasgow High School
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Glasgow athletes Darius Blalock, Ja'Saan Cunningham, Simeon Dailey, Malchi Harris, Jay Whalen, and Marise Younger, and Newark athletes Gregory Biddle, James Doublas, Karim Dunn, Chidera Egeonu, Daniel Mwaniki, Brenden Sherman, Brandon Smith, and Jarod Wilson.
Athletes chosen for the 2015 Girls' First Team All State included Glasgow's Ashley Pearce, Reyi Solanke, Desiree Singleton, and Maysha Foster. Athletes chosen for the 2015 Boys' First Team All State included Newark's Jarod Wilson. |
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Rachel Beston, Newark High School
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Jay C Whalen was chosen as Most Valuable Player for Glasgow High School's Boys' team. He served as team captain and had an exceptional season this year, setting the Blue Hen Conference 400 meter dash record, 400 meter dash school record, and serving as a member of the school record-setting 4x100 relay and the indoor sprint medley relay. He finished the season as a Conference, County and State Champion in the 400 meter dash. He will attend Marquette University in the fall. Rachel Beston was chosen as Most Valuable Player for Newark High School's Girls' team. She served as team captain, set two school records this spring, and
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Jarod Wilson, Newark High School
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is ranked #15 on the Delaware all-time list for the 3200 meters. She won the Blue Hen Conference 1600 meter race, and at the Meet of Champions finished 4th in the 1600. Jarod Wilson was chosen as Most Valuable Player for Newark High School's Boys' team. Jarod posted the #2 time in state history in the 800 meter race at the State Track and Field meet. He also ran for a new school record at the New Castle County meet in the 1600 meter race, a time ranked 5th in all-time state history. At that meet, he also anchored the 4x800 relay to take first place, and anchored the 4x400 relay to take first place. Jarod will attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the fall. |
 Glasgow Senior Brendon Garrison Earns Rank ofEagle Scout
This past March, Glasgow High School senior Brendon Garrison earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Brendon has been a Cub Scout and Boy Scout for the past twelve years, working on countless service projects, earning 46 merit badges and has held several leadership positions in Troop 601. Eagle Scout is the highest ranking in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership which includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads and manages. Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout. |
 First "Queen Bea" Scholarship Honoring Former Keene Principal Awarded to GHS Senior Katherine Salhuana
On June 2, the first Queen Bea Scholarship was awarded in the Christina School District. Following the passing of the long time principal of Keene Elementary School, Beatrice Speir, in the fall of 2014, students, peers, friends and family established a scholarship in her name. The school's PTA held fundraisers and individuals made contributions to honor this lifelong educator. Criteria for the award Bea helped create included a young woman that demonstrated leadership, valued education and had mastery of more than one language (Mrs. Speir was a gifted linguist with 5 languages in her repertoire). The application process included an essay and a committee interview. A number of candidates were considered, but one stood out among her peers, Ms. Katherine Salhuana, a graduating senior of Glasgow High School. Having been brought to the United States at age 6 from Peru, Kathy has made the most of the opportunities that her family was hoping she might have in this country. In a long list of accomplishments, she was the Commander of the Glasgow AFJROTC, Vice-President of the Honor Society and is the Class of 2015's Valedictorian. Heather Bordas, Senior Director of Elementary Education in the Christina School District (CSD) and longtime friend of Ms. Speir said, "She intends to be successful and Bea would have loved her enthusiasm and the way she cares for others." Attending University of Delaware this fall, Ms. Salhuana received her scholarship at the Senior Award's program, presented by Mariellen Taraboletti, Acting Principal (and former assistant to Speir) and Jennifer Shields-Russell, CSD Equity Specialist, mentored by Mrs. Speir. The principal of Glasgow High School, Mr. Dean Ivory, sang Salhuana's praises, "She is a very deserving young woman." |
 Graduation Day Extra Special Occasion for One Newark High School Graduate
Newark High School (NHS) celebrated it's 122nd graduating class on June 2. The occasion was special for all 375 graduating seniors but the event was extra special for one senior, Elijah Foster. Elijah has been part of the NHS family for four years, has attended the last two proms and is now excited to be a graduate of Newark High School. Congratulations! [View Video] |
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Newark Seniors Have More Work To Do
Once again, Newark High School is proud of its Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) team. FCCLA is a wonderful organization that instills leadership and organizational skills in the youth of today while developing their skills in areas such as Fashion Design and Food Innovations. Led by Glenn Feeny and Erecha Laney, the Newark High School FCCLA proved themselves stronger than ever at this year's competition in Dover.
Held at Dover Downs, the events at this year's convention were competitive. Ms. Laney's student Azha McIntosh took home a silver medal in Fashion Design for the second year in a row. Mr. Feeny had four bronze winning students, Rachel Carlson and Jasmine Stregles in Appetizer, as well as Kristen Hunter and Sunain Masood in Food Innovations. Megan Peters and Alayna Hammond received silver in Food Innovations and Tiana Jackson received a silver medal in Healthy Trends. A gold medal was awarded to Paola Tapimene for her appetizer at the competition. Students who receive the highest score in the gold category are awarded the honor of top gold and the opportunity to compete in the national competition this summer in Washington D.C. All five students that are attending Nationals this year happen to be seniors. Even though they will be graduating in days, the work is not done for the Newark High FCCLA Seniors. For the fourth year in a row, Mr.Feeny will be taking several students to the National Competition. Julian Cheng, Alisha Valdivia and Jarod Wilson received top gold for their presentation on Sports Nutrition. For this event they created an entire nutrition plan for one of Newark's elite runners. Brandon Holveck. Madeline Milligan and Aileen Kerrigan also received top gold for their Illustrated Talk presentation on the hormones found in cow milk and its impact on humans. For Alisha and Jarod, this will be their second National Competition. However, for Madeline and Julian who are also co-presidents of the club, this will be their fourth year. Mr. Feeny is hoping for another successful summer for Newark High FCCLA. These five seniors will be missed, but are all destined for great things. Newark is proud to be represented by such upstanding students and looks forward to our growing FCCLA program.
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Specialized Programs
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Brennen School Hosts Young Athletes Program
On May 13, Brennen School, Delaware Autism Program's onsite students and Newark United Methodist preschool and elementary students participated in the first annual Young Athletes Program. The kids had a great time, and it was wonderful to have so many families participate. Brennen high school students were volunteers at the event and did a great job supporting the students through the activities. Photo Album
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CSD in the News
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 Glasgow High grads ready for life's next chapter
June 4, 2015: Newark Post
Although they had nothing but good things to say about their high school experience, one thing was for sure: Glasgow High School's graduating seniors were ready to go.
"I'm just ready for the next step in my life," Nick Estelow said of his plans to attend Norfolk State University. "At Glasgow, they prepare you for this moment, so it's going to be good."
Members of the 40th class to graduate from Glasgow received their diplomas Wednesday at the Bob Carpenter Center. [more]
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 Graduation day an 'indescribable' feeling for Newark High studentsJune 3, 2015: Newark Post
Newark High School Principal Curtis Bedford's voice boomed through the Bob Carpenter Center on Tuesday evening. "I present to you the Class of 2015!"
Then, almost as loud, if not louder, came rumbling - not from the dark clouds that hung in the air outside, but from the hundreds of friends and family members who stomped their feet and cheered for Newark High's 122nd graduating class, which included 375 students. [more]
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 'Sky is the limit' for Christiana High graduatesJune 2, 2015: Newark Post
The mood was surreal in the hallways of the Bob Carpenter Center as Alice Solanke and her classmates waited for their high school graduation to begin.
"I thought prom was going to hit me, but it hasn't, and I'm about to graduate," Solanke said. "I'm actually about to walk across the stage."
Christiana High School graduated its 52nd class on Monday, a total of 180 students. For a class that began high school in the wake of an earthquake and a hurricane, it was only fitting that graduation took place during the first big storm of the season. [more]
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 Two high school seniors earn Lions scholarshipJune 2, 2015: Newark Post
The Glasgow Lions Club recently presented $1,000 academic scholarships to two local high school seniors.
Danielle Jacoby was the recipient from Glasgow High School. Included among her many school activities is the marching band, lacrosse, honor society, student government and HOSA.
In the community, she has volunteered at Brader Elementary School, the Food Bank of Delaware and the Delaware Aerospace Education Foundation. [more]
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 Christina shelves plans for district-wide uniformsMay 29, 2015: Newark Post
Christina School District officials have shelved plans to implement district-wide school uniforms.
Instead, the district will standardize the uniforms already required in middle schools and allow elementary schools to decide for themselves whether to implement a uniform.
Donald Patton, supervisor of student services and support, made the announcement at a school board meeting earlier this month. [more]
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Community Partners
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Support HFHK in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community
June 6, Bellevue State Park 
Did your child plant in the garden, learn something new about gardening, or try a new vegetable? Help Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids inspire more children to become healthier eaters! Here's how you can help: Get your walking shoes ready and register to participate with Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community on Saturday June 6, 2015, 9:00 a.m. at Bellevue State Park. We are one of 18 nonprofit organizations selected to participate. This walk is unique in that Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware underwrites the cost for the walk, allowing HFHK to keep 100% of the money that our walkers raise! Register now to join the 5K or One-Mile Fun Walk. It is FREE to register and park. Families are also welcome to join us for a celebration for all HFHK walkers in pavilion #3 after the event. Click here to register.
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Delaware Mud Run Jr. (Kids Ages 6-13)
Thursday, June 11
WHERE: Frightland, Middletown, DE TIME: Gates open at 3:00 p.m. / First wave, 4:30 p.m. COST: $30 per participant after May 13
100% of proceeds benefit the Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware.
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Calendar Reminders
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- High School Exams - Early Dismissal (High Schools Only)
- 4:00 pm: Brennen School, Delaware Autism Program (DAP) Graduation at Christiana High School, 190 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713
- 4:30 pm: Parent/Community Focus Group hosted by the DDOE, Stubbs Elementary School, 1100 N. Pine Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 [more]
- 7:00 pm: Delaware School for the Deaf (DSD) Graduation, 630 E. Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19713
Friday, June 5
- High School Exams - Early Dismissal (High Schools Only)
- Last Prekindergarten (PK) Student Day
- 8:30 am: Bayard Middle School Move-Up Ceremony, 200 S. DuPont Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
- 6:00 pm: Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Move-Up Ceremony at Christiana High School, 190 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713
- 7:30 pm: Groves Adult High School Graduation at Gauger-Cobbs Middle School (New Location), 50 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713
Monday, June 8
- High School Exams - Early Dismissal (High Schools Only)
- 6:00 pm: Shue-Medill Middle School Move-Up Ceremony at Christiana High School, 190 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713
Tuesday, June 9
- Last Student Day
- 7:30 pm: Board of Education General Business Meeting Public Session, 50 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713
Thursday, June 10
- 6:00 pm: Expense Reduction Committee (ERC) Meeting, Eden Support Services Center, 925 Bear-Corbitt Road, Bear, DE 19702
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Questions or comments regarding the CSDNews may be directed to the Christina School District Public Information Office at 302-552-2670 or [email protected] |
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