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Klemm’s Korner CONTENTS June 2011 A MEMBER OF Klemm’s Korner Principal’s Comments PAGE 1 President's Letter From Our GWPTA Leader PAGE 1 ¿ Habla Español? Artículos Traducido PAGE 2 GW News & Events PAGE 2 & 3 Family Fitness and Fun Last Lap with Dr Klemm PAGE 4 & 5 GW News & Events PAGE 6 Author Visit Photos PAGE 7 Noteworthy and Interesting Page PAGE 8 www.whiteplainspublicschools.org GW Community Newsletter • George Washington Elementary School • White Plains, NY From the President's Desk The George Washington Page 1 Friday, May 13th, 2011 – A day that will live in my heart forever! Each spring our PTA and MaryBeth Stefano have planned and organized a great event, Family Fun and Fitness Night. This event celebrates “healthy activities” like walking and running. Our 4th and 5th grade Running Club complete their Marathon with a final mile around the playground with fabulous upbeat music cheering them on. It has always been a GW favorite. This year they added “Take a Last Lap with Dr. Klemm”. For this, I will be forever grateful. The evening was a memorable time for my mother Dorothy, my husband Dave and me. Hope Scully, Cynthia Predmore, Suzi Bryden, Kristin Holden and Lori DiMarco and so many others pulled off this evening with such grace and passion. I am still in awe that they were able to round up three Superintendents( Chris Clouet, Tim Connors and Saul Yanofsky), two Mayors (Joe Delfino and Tom Roach) and two Assistant Principals (Darrell Stinchcomb and Brendan McCarthy) to each say something nice about me. I am excited to begin the next chapter of my life but I will miss you all so very much. Thank you for the wonderful evening of Fun, Fitness, Laughter and Tears and the past eleven years that were the best of my life. I won’t say Good-bye, just “So Long.” Hello Everyone! It's hard for me to believe that 2 years have come and gone since I started as PTA President in 2009. During that time we have had many successful events including: Book Fairs, author visits, assemblies, Halloween parties, family dance nights, plant sales, family breakfasts, talent showcases, staff appreciation lunches, family fitness nights, recess and after-school clubs, various fund-raising events, and more. I am overwhelmed at how much we were able to accomplish through the hard work and dedication of our GWPTA board members, volunteer parents, teachers, and staff. We couldn't have done it without you. Please accept my sincere thanks for all that each of you did to make the last 2 years so successful. Thanks, too, for the opportunity to serve as your PTA President. As the hectic schedule of all the events and things to do fades away, I am left with an overwhelming feeling of happiness for having had the opportunity to meet and spend time with you and your children. Working with the children at GW is an amazingly rewarding experience that I will always treasure. I encourage each of you to find a way to get involved through PTA, class parents, clubs, activities, or attendance at events. Parental involvement in school is both personally rewarding and, according to many studies, the single most important factor in student success. I wish you and your families a happy, healthy, and fun-filled summer. Suzi Bryden JUNE EVENTS 6/14 PTA meeting, 7:00pm 6/14 & 6/15 Earth Dome Assembly, Grades K-5 6/16 Field Day (Kindergarten) 1:00 pm-2:30 pm 6/22 Fifth Grade Year End Celebration 12:30 pm-3:00 pm 6/23 Noon dismissal, Grades K-5 6/23 Staff Appreciation Luncheon - at noon 6/24 GW 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony 9:30 am 6/24 Last day of School - Noon dismissal, Grades K-5 *** *** *** IMPORTANT Report Cards go home for all students grades K-5 on Friday, 6/24 not 6/20 as indicated on District Calendar. Congratulations to our Fifth Grade Class! Best wishes for continued success in Middle School and beyond. We'll miss you!
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Klemm’s KornerCONTENTS
June 2011
A MEMBER OF
Klemm’s KornerPrincipal’s Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 1
President's LetterFrom Our GWPTA Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 1
¿Habla Español?Artículos Traducido . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 2
GW News & Events . . . . . . . . .PAGE 2 & 3
Family Fitness and FunLast Lap with Dr . Klemm . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 4 & 5
GW News & Events . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 6
Author Visit Photos . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 7
Noteworthyand Interesting Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8
www.whiteplainspublicschools.orgGW Community Newsletter • George Washington Elementary School • White Plains, NY
From the President's Desk
The George Washington
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Friday, May 13th, 2011 – A day that will live in my heart forever! Each spring our PTA and MaryBeth Stefano have planned and organized a great event, Family Fun and Fitness Night. This event celebrates “healthy activities” like walking and running. Our 4th and 5th grade Running Club complete their Marathon with a final mile around the playground with fabulous upbeat music cheering them on. It has always been a GW favorite. This year they added “Take a Last Lap with Dr. Klemm”. For this, I will be forever grateful. The evening was a memorable time for my mother Dorothy, my husband Dave and me. Hope Scully, Cynthia Predmore, Suzi Bryden, Kristin Holden and Lori DiMarco and so many others pulled off this evening with such grace and passion. I am still in awe that they were able to round up three Superintendents( Chris Clouet, Tim Connors and Saul Yanofsky), two Mayors (Joe Delfino and Tom Roach) and two Assistant Principals (Darrell Stinchcomb and Brendan McCarthy) to each say something nice about me. I am excited to begin the next chapter of my life but I will miss you all so very much. Thank you for the wonderful evening of Fun, Fitness, Laughter and Tears and the past eleven years that were the best of my life. I won’t say Good-bye, just “So Long.”
Hello Everyone! It's hard for me to believe that 2 years have come and gone since I started as PTA President in 2009. During that time we have had many successful events including: Book Fairs, author visits, assemblies, Halloween parties, family dance nights, plant sales, family breakfasts, talent showcases, staff appreciation lunches, family fitness nights, recess and after-school clubs, various fund-raising events, and more. I am overwhelmed at how much we were able to accomplish through the hard work and dedication of our GWPTA board members, volunteer parents, teachers, and staff. We couldn't have done it without you. Please accept my sincere thanks for all that each of you did to make the last 2 years so successful. Thanks, too, for the opportunity to serve as your PTA President. As the hectic schedule of all the events and things to do fades away, I am left with an overwhelming feeling of happiness for having had the opportunity to meet and spend time with you and your children. Working with the children at GW is an amazingly rewarding experience that I will always treasure. I encourage each of you to find a way to get involved through PTA, class parents, clubs, activities, or attendance at events. Parental involvement in school is both personally rewarding and, according to many studies, the single most important factor in student success. I wish you and your families a happy, healthy, and fun-filled summer.
Suzi Bryden
JUNE EVENTS
6/14 PTA meeting, 7:00pm
6/14 & 6/15 Earth Dome Assembly, Grades K-5
6/16 Field Day (Kindergarten) 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
6/22 Fifth Grade Year End Celebration 12:30 pm-3:00 pm
6/23 Noon dismissal, Grades K-5
6/23 Staff Appreciation Luncheon - at noon
6/24 GW 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony 9:30 am
6/24 Last day of School - Noon dismissal, Grades K-5
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IMPORTANTReport Cards go home for all students
grades K-5 on Friday, 6/24 not 6/20 as indicated on District Calendar.
Congratulations to our Fifth Grade Class! Best wishes for continued success in
Middle School and beyond. We'll miss you!
Viernes 13 de Mayo del 2011- Un día que vivirá en mi corazón para siempre!
Cada primavera nuestro PTA y MaryBeth Stefano planean y organizan un evento importante (Family Fun y Fitness Night). Este evento celebra “actividades saludables” como caminar y correr. Nuestro Club de corredores de 4to. Y 5to. Grados completaron el Maratón de una milla final alrededor del patio de juegos con el acompañamiento de mùsica y
aplausos. Ésta actividad siempre ha sido la favorita de GW.
Éste año se agregó “Take a Last Lap with Dr. Klemm”. Por ésta razón yo estaré siempre agradecida. Esa tarde fue memorable para mi madre Dorothy, mi esposo Dave y yo. Hope Scully, Cynthia Predmore, Suzi Bryden, Kristin Holden, Lori DiMarco y muchas otras personas pusieron mucho empeño y pasión en esa tarde. Aun estoy sorprendida de haber recibido tantas palabras lindas de parte de tres de los
intendentes (Chris Clouet, Tim Connors and Saul Yanofsky) y dos de los Asistentes del Director (Darrell Stinchcomb and Brendan McCarthy).
Estoy anciosa de comenzar un nuevo capítulo en mi vida pero voy a extrañar a todos. Gracias por la maravillosa tarde de alegría, ejercicios, risas y lágrimas y por los once años que fueron los mejores de mi vida. No voy a decir adios si no “Hasta siempre”
Del Escritorio del Presidente del GWPTA¡Un saludo a todos! Es difícil para mí creer que dos
años han pasado desde que empecé como Presidente de la PTA en 2009. Durante ese tiempo hemos tenido muchos eventos con éxito incluyendo: Las Ferias de Libros, visitas de autores, las asambleas, fiestas de Halloween, noches familiares de baile, venta de plantas, desayunos de la familia, presentaciones de talento, almuerzos de agradecimiento para el personal, noches familiares de estado físico, clubes del recreo y después de la escuela, varios eventos de recaudación, y mucho más. Estoy abrumado por cuánto hemos cumplido a través del trabajo duro y
dedicación de nuestros miembros de la junta GWPTA, padres voluntarios, los profesores y el personal. No se hubiera hecho sin ustedes.
Por favor acepten mis sincero agradecimiento por todo lo que cada uno de ustedes hicieron para que los dos últimos años tuvieran tanto éxito. También, muchas gracias por la oportunidad de servir como Presidente de la PTA. A medida que la apretada agenda de todos los eventos y las cosas se desvanece, yo me quedo con un sentimiento de felicidad por haber tenido la oportunidad de conocer y
pasar tiempo con ustedes y sus hijos. Trabajando con los niños en la GW es una experiencia increíblemente gratificante que siempre atesoraré. Los animo a cada uno de ustedes que encuentren una manera de participar a través de la PTA, los padres de clase, en los clubes, las actividades, o asistiendo a los eventos. Participación de padres en la escuela es a la vez gratificante y según muchos estudios, el factor más importante en el éxito del estudiante.
Les deseo a ustedes y a sus familias un verano feliz ,saludable, y lleno de diversión.
El Rincón de Klemm
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Suzi Bryden
Twenty Five 5th grade chorus members represented George Washington Elementary School at the White Plains All City Choral Festival. The concert was held at the high school this spring. They performed with chorus members from the other four elementary schools to create the All City Elementary Chorus for 2011. The audience also enjoyed the students’ singing during a world premier choral piece performed with the middle school and high school students. We are very proud of their talent and effort that created this special event.
White Plains All City Chorus Free RiceBy Kelly Marx and Megan Harnaga If you’re bored, why not go online and help people in need? They will be treated to a nice bowl of rice. This is an educational website that features art, English, chemistry, geography, language learning and math – www.freerice.com This is how it works: you are given a word problem or a question and you pick an answer. It will tell you if you got it right or wrong. If you get it wrong you get an easier question and if you get it right you’ll get a harder one. For every question you get right, the Worlds Food Programme donates 10 grains of rice to hungry people worldwide. After you reach 100 (only 10 questions) you’ve given one needy person a bowl of rice. Even adults can participate. It has levels 1 – 60 for all ages. This rice makes a huge difference for those who get it. It is great to do because it makes you feel happy to give people food when they need it. You don’t even need to buy anything – just play the game. If you want to help, just go on the com-puter to www.freerice.com and explore. One problem is – you may get smarter and start doing better in school – only kidding. Try your best and help needy people around the world.
Shirin ClarkeMoritz OttoSabrina StandardTaylor DownsEileen EscobedoLaysa NaupariSebastian PappCassia SchulerSloane Sheppa
Renee TorresShakira UculmanaSamantha CarranzaLeslie NavarroAmy RosenblattAnile ChoiceTaylor CunninghamJadira IglesiasRichard Myers
Sarah PerezCarlo CastilloKailey MeregildoJohn MossoLauren ReidKelly MarxMorgan Hricay
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NYSSMAstands forNewYorkStateSchoolMusicAssociation,which is thebodyofmusic teachers frombothpublicandprivateschools, private teachers, college professors, specialized musicschools, and all of the music industry. Solos and all music aregradedonLevels1-6indifficulty.AtGWwe’re very proud of the results. This helps students to
buildarecordforthemselves,whichlaterhelpsthemtocompetefora seat inAll-CountyBandorOrchestra, and later inHighSchoolforAll-State. Our students who successfully go to NYSSMA arerecognized at our moving up ceremony and presented with acertificate.This is awonderful opportunity for these students to play their
scales,learnaspecificpieceofmusicandeventohavehadsomesight readingaspartof theirevaluation. Itoffered themachanceto have another perspective of their playing from another musiceducator.Thehighestscorethatstudentscanreceiveis28(26-28isOutstanding).Congratulations to all the NYSSMA participants and their
fabulousscores!TheGWNYSSMAresultsareasfollows:
BANDCassiaSchulerVoiceLevel2OutstandingFrederickKaraAltoSaxophoneLevel2ExcellentSamanthaCaranzaFluteLevel1OutstandingMorganHricayClarinetLevel1OutstandingAmyRosenblattClarinetLevel1OutstandingAllisonLambertTrumpetLevel1OutstandingMoritzOttoTrumpetLevel1OutstandingRaymondSternClarinetLevelIOutstanding
NYSSMA NEWS
STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEONIT’S THAT TIME AGAIN… THE ANNUAL GWPTA STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON IS THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD AT 12:00 PM.
Please contact Nancy Petrucci at 683-9457 or [email protected] to participate. Please let her know what you will be cooking/baking/bringing as soon as possible and/or what time you have available to volunteer.
All help and dishes greatly appreciated!!! Dishes can be dropped off all morning and will be kept warm or cold.
Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to our outgoing GWPTA board members who so generously volunteered their time to support our GW family: President: Suzi Bryden VP Faculty Representative: Paul Mastalinski VP Class Parents: Hope Scully VP Communications: Viviana Espinosa VP Programs: Lori DiMarco Recording Secretary: Nancy Petrucci Treasurer: Deidre Kimble Bilingual Liaison: Susan Stiebling PTA Council Representative: Wendy Baldauf PTA Council Representative: Kristine Holden
Carrying on into her second term: VP Membership: Silvia Andrade
GWPTA Officers for the 2011-2013 term are: President: Deidre Kimble VP Faculty Representative: Marybeth Stefano VP Membership: Silvia Andrade VP Class Parents: Kristine Holden VP Communications: Hope Scully VP Programs: Cynthia Predmore Recording Secretary: Joy Overzat Treasurer: Nancy Petrucci Bilingual Liaison: Laura Reidy PTA Council Representative: Stephanie Bellatoni PTA Council Representative: Myrna Kara
Please show your support to all of our officers who volunteer their time and energy to serve the GW School community.
GWPTA Update
Keep Kids Reading All Summer Long Research shows that if kids continue to read during the summer they don’t lose any of their skills. Here are some librarians’ tips that really work to make sure your kids have a fun summer vacation but don’t take a vacation from reading. Full of Summer Reading Fun: Visit your local public library because there is so much going on there. Many libraries do wonderful summer reading programs for all ages. Show Kids That Reading is Important to You: It cannot be emphasized enough that children who observe their parents reading become readers themselves. Make sure there are plenty of reading materials scattered throughout the house – not just
novels, but magazines and newspapers as well. Also, make reading a family activity. When everyone gathers together at the end of a busy summer day, read a book aloud. It’s a great way to unwind. Make Reading a Way to Connect: Some children respond better when they know other children are going to read and respond to a book, which is why book discussion groups are great. Parents should read what their children read at all ages so they can really connect with their child and be able to answer questions and instigate discussions.Set Reading Times and Find the Fun in Books: Make a golden rule to set time to read over the summer – parents should designate an hour a
day just for books, or set aside a time once a week to go to the library. It’s important to schedule time just for reading. Have kids keep a reading journal – even if it’s just the book titles. Once the journal gets filled up, there’s a real sense of accomplishment that’s very rewarding. Take Reading on the Road: When preparing for family road trips, stock up on audio books from your library. Let your children choose some stories to listen to in the car. Have family members share favorite ghost stories and/or adventurestories around the campfire at picnics and on camping trips.
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Family Fitness & Fun:Last Lap with Dr. Klemm
On Friday, May 13 several hundred came out to honor and pay tribute to our amazing Principal, Dr. Terri Klemm. Dr. Klemm is retiring after 11 years of dedicated service to our children, our school community, and our extended GW Family. We are grateful for the time she shared with us, all of her contributions to GW, and her presence as a magnificent role model to all. We wish her and her family all the best on their new adventure. When I start to feel sad about her leaving, I remind myself of a quote attributed to Dr. Seuss: Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.
Dr. Klemm of many thingsBy Schuyler Thurman
Aprancingdancinglion Leapsacrossafield Courageous Bold Strong Justlikeyou Afairfriendlylamb Fairtoall Friendlytoall Justlikeyou Ahoppinghopingbunny Hoppingwithjoy Hopingtostay Justlikeyou Agreatprincipal Courageousboldandstrong Fairtoallfriendlytoall Withjoyandhope Thatisyou.
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Dr. KlemmBy Jonah Shortall
Fun is a person thatRides around the school on a scooter
Dr. Klemm
Caring is a person thatGreets us in the morning
Dr. Klemm
Friendly is a person who canSmile and say “Hello” to anyone
Dr. Klemm
Incredible is a person who canHang a banner from the roof on a windy day
Dr. Klemm
Always smilingPearly whites shining
Bright yellow hairCrinkled here and there
We love Dr. KlemmLike a poet loves poetry,
Like an author loves to write,Like a teacher loves to teach,And like Dr. Klemm loves us
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On April 29, GW students, families, staff members, and community leaders participated in International Walk to School in the USA Day.
Spring ConcertMay 23rd & 24th - Band, orchestra, and 4th & 5th grade chorus performed. A special thanks to our performers and our dedicated music teachers, Ms Judith Benjamin (orchestra) Mr Jack Dwyer, Ms Judith Benjamin (orchestra), and Mr Paul Mastalinski (chorus).
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Author David Getz visits with 4th grade
Author Yumi Heo visits with 1st grade
Author Jean Marzollo visits with Kindergarten
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GWPTA Executive BoardPresident ................................. Suzi Bryden...............914-949-6155;[email protected] VP Membership ............ Silvia Andrade........914-683-3847;[email protected] VP Faculty Rep ......... Paul Mastalinski914-422-2380;[email protected] VP Class Parents ..............Hope Scully................ 914-285-9597;[email protected] VP Communications Viviana Espinosa914-830-9552;[email protected] VP Programs ................... Lori DiMarco....................914-432-5140;[email protected] Secretary ......... Nancy Petrucci914-683-9457;[email protected] .............................. Deidre Kimble... 914-686-0157;[email protected] Liason ................ Susan Stiebling....914-686-8290;[email protected] Council Rep. ............... Wendy Baldauf..... 914-595-4246;[email protected] Council Rep. ...............Kristine Holden914-437-5781;[email protected]
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General NewsThe George Washington
Volunteer Corner
The GWPTA would like to thank all of the volunteers who helped with Author visits,
Yearbook, Cherry Tree Press Club, Lego Club, Publishing Center, Mother's Day Plant Sale,
and the Spring Concert.
Thank you to Tony DiMarco for taking such good care of our fish and fish tank this year.
A special thank you to all those who helped with Family Fitness and Fun Night and the Last Lap with Dr. Klemm.
Thank you to all who donated to Klemm's Korner, a lasting tribute to Dr. Klemm.
Thank you to our very dedicated and talented General News designer, Andrea Caridi for all of her hard work each month on the General News.
Thank you to our office, cafeteria, and custodial staff for all of their
hard work and support of the GWPTA.
We greatly appreciate all who volunteered and supported our GW Family and the GWPTA this year.
Box Tops = Cash For Us!Remember to collect Boxtops this summer and return with your child in the fall. Visit boxtops4education.com for coupons, recipes, special offers and information about this great program from General Mills.
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The Center For
Literacy Enrichmentat Pace University
SUMMER READING CAMP
July5-July28,2011Monday-Thursday
9:00am-12pm•9:00am-3:00pm
Callforinformation:[email protected]
www.thecenterforliteracy.com
**This year's Jenkin's Awards will be presentedat the 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony**
GWPTA MeetingJune 14, 7:00 pm
in CafeteriaBabysitting and
translation available
Meet next year's Principal: Laura Mungin
Installation of New GWPTA
Board Members
Presentation of TV Turnoff Certificates and Awards
We hope you are enjoying all the beautiful plants you purchased at the GWPTA Mother’s Day Plant Sale. With your help, we raised $2,010. A special thank you to Wendy Baldauf and all of our wonderful parent volunteers.
