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Great News From
Bridgeport Public
Schools
Expect Great Things!
Hooker School Community Honors
Former Classmate
Students, Staff, & Friends Cherish
Memories Of Kylie Flannery in a Special Book
A memory book was
created by friends, staff and former classmates of Kylie Flannery, a 5th
grade student who was killed along with her mother in September of 2006.
Eighth grade students Ronald Perry, Dieuny Potus, Hector Reyes, seventh
grade students Skye Capeles, Crystal Acevedo, and sixth grade student
Jeffrey Schilling worked together with staff and friends of Kylie to honor
Kylie and the memories they once shared with her.
“Creating this memory book has been a very rewarding,
therapeutic experience for students, staff and the parents who were friends
with the Flannerys," states Hooker School Art Teacher Mrs. Laura
O’Meara. "I am so proud of Thomas Hooker Students for their kindness
toward others. Not once did they ask for a reward. They were happy to honor
their friend, Kylie, and her mother, Holly.”
These students set
an example for others and most definitely represent the qualities of the
PBS program: Respectful, Cooperative, Responsible, Safe. This memory book
was displayed at Burr Homestead in Fairfield,
Connecticut for the Junior League of
Fairfield County’s Public Art Show, 3/26 through 3/28, and will be entered
in Bridgeport’s
2010 Young Author’s Celebration.
Special Area teachers are also awarding
“The Kylie Flannery Unified Arts Scholarship” of $200 to an 8th grade
student demonstrating fine character and talent in all Special Area
subjects. The scholarship will be presented at Thomas Hooker’s 2010 8th
grade graduation ceremony in honor of former classmate, Kylie Flannery, who
would have graduated this year.
Central Tops Hillhouse to Claim Class LL
Championship
Photo Courtesy of CT Post
Central Boys'
Basketball team beat Hillhouse 78-66 to win its first Class LL championship
since 2003 and its fourth state title in school history.
Congratulations!
Winthrop School
Lends Aid to Haiti
Earthquake Victims
Winthrop School
made a donation of over $800 to the Salvation Army for the earthquake
victims in Haiti.
One student gave almost $80 dollars and was a part of the two-person
team who spearheaded the effort to help those in need. Leadership,
compassion, and selflessness of the students and community of Winthrop School made this outstanding
endeavor a success.
Teacher
of the Year Celebration Slated for May
Teacher of the Year Celebration 2010
Honoree: Ms. Candice
Dritschler, Science
Department, Central
High School
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010; 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: Central High School, Library
More details
coming soon.
2nd Annual Poetry Slam
Bridgeport
Staff & Students Encouraged to Participate
On Thursday, May 13,
The Columbus School TAG Program will be hosting the Second Annual District
Poetry Slam at the University of Bridgeport's Art Galley
Charles Bernhard
Center, at 6pm. The
Poetry Slam will be open to students grades 3-12, and all faculty and
staff.
A poetry slam is
an open-mike format where participants read their original work.
Poems do not have to be memorized. Participants can read as many pieces as
they'd like. All categories of verse are accepted.
For any questions
or to RSVP,
please contact:
Ron Rapice
Columbus School
Rrapice@bridgeportedu.net
275-2171
Radio Program to Educate Children in
Financial Literacy
Announcement to Schools, Students,
Teachers, Parents
Introducing a new
radio program that educates and entertains beyond the classroom on the
topic of financial literacy for children of all ages.
"Pocket
Change for Kids" is a radio talk show that entertains and
educates beyond the classroom on the topic of financial literacy.
Children can
listen with their parents to learn more about money management, and to
take advantage of contests and give-a-ways.
The 30-minute radio talk show is hosted by
award winning entertainers Casandra Kate Escobar and Moises Acevedo, and
will feature discussions, music, guest interviews, and much more. Guest
interviews range from children, educators, industry leaders, to celebrity
points of view on the topic of smart money management. A book give-away is
offered to the 100th caller of each show.
“Pocket Change for
Kids” airs on
WDJZ 1530 AM Radio.
When: Sundays at 4PM (Daily
Programming to launch in Spring 2010, including Spanish Programs)
Ages: 6 and up
Where: WDJZ 1530 AM Bridgeport,
CT or Streaming Live on the
Internet at wdjzradio.com.
Podcasts of all interviews available on
Facebook at “GIA POCKETCHANGE”.
Visit www.crownmoneykids.com for more
details and information on contests Contact: toll free 866-547-6537 or
email radio@crownmoneykids.com.
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