Board of Education Meeting April 18, 2013

OPENING CALENDAR

April 18, 2013

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

Invocation

Aileen Pressley-Ransom, Teacher

Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26

 

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

 

Pledge of Allegiance

Joyce Almeida 8th grade student

Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26

 

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Ralph Marciano, faculty member

Kevin Dittman, faculty member

Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26

 

Pledge of Ethics

Taylor Barrett 8th grade student

Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26

 

Core Beliefs – Video

 

 

PERFORMANCES

 

“Can-Can Orpheus” by Jacques Offenback

“Bossa Azul” by Burt Ligon

Performed by: Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy Orchestra

 

Folk Dance from the Gujarati region of India to the song Dham Dhamak Cham Samela

Performed by: Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy Dramatic Arts Class

 

“Cantaloupe Island”, by Herbie Hancock

“Oye Como Va”, by Tito Puente

“All Blues”, by Miles Davis

Performed by: Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy Jazz Ensemble

 

Mandarin Medley

Introduction by Leslie Estevea and Amayah Washington, 6th grade students

“Performed by: 2nd Grade Mandarin Class

 

“A Poultry Tale” from the Musical Honk

Dr. Orlando Edreira Theater Group

 

PRESENTATIONS:

 

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26

 

Recognition of Student Government for their work in the school and community.

 

Jorge Cedeno, Student Government President

Keyla Hernandez, Student Government Vice President

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26

 

Recognition of team members’ efforts to advance the school’s culture to support meaningful holistic instruction.

 

Physical Education:

Mrs. Lori Abry

Mr. Rocco Casso

 

Art Education

Mrs. Alisa Brennan

Mrs. Soula Campbell

 

Music Education

Mrs. Christine Murphy

Mr. Sean McLean

Dr. Thomas Siebenhuhner

 

Librarian

Mrs. Katherine Rayburn

 

Technology Education

Mr. Paul Ruffin

 

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 PTA

In recognition of the commitment, cooperation, care and perseverance of teachers, staff and students at School No. 26.

 

Michelle Ogonowski, PTA President

 

Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce

In recognition of partnership with Elizabeth Public Schools.

 

Jim Coyle, President

 

Done