Welcome to the June 6 issue of District HiLites for
Paterson Public Schools!
In this issue you will read about:
- MPACT Student Whose Had Perfect Attendance from K-12
- Staff/Student Success Stories
- School 14 Multi-Cultural Celebration
Deadline for next issue: Tues., June 12.
A Message from our Board of Education President
Paterson has often been referred to as the home of Lou Costello and Larry Doby. It should now also be known as the home of Essence Carson.
She is the epitome of a student –athlete. Ms. Carson graduated from Rosa Parks High School in 2004 with a 4.1 grade point average, ranking fourth in her class. In addition to excelling in the classroom, Ms. Carson starred in basketball, volleyball and track at Eastside High School. Moreover, she is a virtuoso. Ms. Carson plays the piano, saxophone, bass guitar and drums. Essence Carson is a bona fide renaissance woman.
Above everything she is a positive role model that all of our students should strive to emulate. The current captain of the Rutgers’ Women’s Basketball team, Ms. Carson led the Scarlet Knights to the final four this past March and also demonstrated integrity and grace during the Don Imus affair. She is a profile in courage
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The Paterson Board of Education recently feted her at our last regular meeting. In fact, we declared May 23 Essence Carson Day throughout Paterson Public Schools.
Ms. Carson is aptly named. She is the Essence of Education. She is the Essence of Integrity. She is the Essence of excellence.
Andre Sayegh, President
Paterson Board of Education
Website Alert!
Interested in the academic accomplishments of our graduating seniors?
Click on the link to read about college-bound success stories and to view a slideshow of our high school’s valedictorians and salutatorians.
Great News to Note
K-12 Perfect Attendance. Clara Diaz, MPACT Academy senior, has had perfect attendance from kindergarten thru 12th grade. Wow! This fall, she will attend William Paterson University and major in Business Administration.
 Paterson Public Schools welcomed the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra! Fifty professional musicians presented two concerts at John F. Kennedy High School on Thurs., May 31. Over 1,100 students in grades 5-8 enjoyed a world class performance at no charge. Four of our students were invited to the stage to conduct!
Honoring district peacemakers. Two School 15 students, Dayshawna Lawrence, 7th grader and Arlene Sanchez, 5th grader, received the “Young Peacemaker Award” from the Herald News. They were recognized at an Achievement Awards Breakfast on
Fri.,
June 1.
Staff & students opened their hearts to a good cause. Through the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital’s Math-A-Thon, staff and students from School 26 raised $1,000, to be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital for pediatric treatment and research. Special thanks to kindergarten student Ahjanae Lee who raised $155!
School 10 students know their history! School 10 is home of the district’s first annual district-wide Social Studies’ Quiz Bowl champions. The fun-filled educational competition, held on Fri., May 18 at School 5, tested student’s knowledge about New Jersey.
Recognizing teachers who make a difference. Congratulations to Mrs. Anderson, School 28 teacher, for receiving the Herald News’ Golden Apple Award. This prestigious award is presented to educators whose dedication, commitment and creativity influence the lives of students. She was honored at an award ceremony on Fri., June 1.
Kudos to Mr. Pietro Anastasio, John F. Kennedy High School’s graphic design instructor, for designing the district’s 2007 Science/Math Fair brochure, which earned him the Award of Excellence at the 44th Annual Art Directors Club of New Jersey (ADCNJ). >> Click here to view the brochure
 What do you want to be when you grow up? School 21 students dressed in business attire and visited a variety of classrooms to hear from professionals during Career Day on May 11. The students learned first hand about life in the following jobs: cosmetology, law enforcement, healthcare, education, U.S. Marines and the judicial system .
STARS Academy receives the Governor’s Initiative for Autism Grant. This
15-month grant will help fund support staff for STARS, HARP and MPACT Academies. As a result, students with Autism Spectrum Disorder will increase their levels of personal engagement, socialization and problem solving skills.
Congratulations are in order for 15 John F. Kennedy High School students. These students, who are enrolled in the Business/Technology/Marketing Academy (BTM), successfully passed the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification examination on Tues., June 5.
The students are: Rabya Sultana, Kasrat Begum, Johny Castrillon, Andy Cesti, Luis De La Cruz, Kevin Fitzgerald, Alison Polanco, Ivan Pena, Shonte Price, Gustavo A. Peguero, Javielina A. Payano, Hasret Orman, Matthew Medina, Rana Helou, and Marlene Altagracia Hildago.
Important Dates to Remember
Tomorrow! Explore the impact of diversity. Mr. Hector Bonilla, race relations expert, will speak. Info: Zaida Padilla, Ombudsman, ext. 10898. John F. Kennedy H.S., 9 a.m – 3 p.m. Following the forum, a multi-cultural celebration is planned with Rev. James Kuykendall, president of the Pastor’s Workshop as guest speaker. 5-8 p.m.
Tomorrow school 8 celebrates the joys of spring through music and drama. This Thursday, School 8 will hold its spring concert. Georgine DiMaria, 2006 Miss New Jersey, will be the event’s guest soloist. Info: School 8, ext. 10080. Show times: 9:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Japanese culture, in all its facets! Staff and students from School 14 will explore numerous aspects of the Japanese culture and the community is invited! Students will participate through song, poetry, dance, fashion, cuisine and drama. Info: School 14, ext. 10140. John F. Kennedy High School, Wed., June 13, 6–9 p.m.
Professional Development Opportunity for Teachers. The Office of Staff Development is hosting a Best Practices Forum. Teachers will receive 1.5 staff development hours for attending the meeting. The forum will be held on Thursday, June 14 at John F. Kennedy High School from 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Info: Lori Kelly, Supervisor of Staff Development, ext. 10714. Click on link to sign up
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”
Henry Adams
Author
1838-1918
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