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OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
January 23, 2014
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Performed by Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Pledge of Ethics
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“Proud To Be An American” – by: Lee Greenwood
Performed by Benjamin Franklin Choir
"Keep Your Eyes On The Prize"
African American Freedom Song
Performed by Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28 Elementary Choir
“I Have A Dream” Speech
Performed by Damien McCree as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
7th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Biography on Benjamin Franklin
Performed by D’Andre Castanheira as Benjamin Franklin
6th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Community Excellence
Parents recognized for their support to the Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 learning community:
Michelle Cruz - Parent of Maya Cruz
Sarita Vanegas - Parent of Jonathan Mejia Vanegas
Iliana Medina - Parent of Jose Chevres
Zoobi Agshan – Parent of Alina Ahmad
Lee Mercado – Parent of Adonis Almodovar Mercado
Marisol Pacheco and Charles Pacheco - Parents of Orvel Smith and Alyssa Smith
Jennifer Green - Parent of Kayla Lee Green
Recognizing Trinitas Regional Medical Center for being a good neighbor to Elizabeth Public Schools
Trinitas Regional Medical Center – Douglas Harris
Stars of Excellence:
Recognized for their efforts in assisting during the evacuation
William F. Halloran School No. 22 @ 31
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early Childhood Center School No. 52
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
Luis Couto, Director of Plant, Property and Equipment
Lester Dominguez, Director of Transportation
Jamie Leavitt, Director of Food and Nutrition Services
PRESENTATION
Panasonic Foundation
“The Next Level of Work” presented by Andrew Gelber, Senior Consultant of the Panasonic Foundation and Olga Hugelmeyer, Superintendent of Schools
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
January 23, 2014
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Performed by Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Pledge of Ethics
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“Proud To Be An American” – by: Lee Greenwood
Performed by Benjamin Franklin Choir
"Keep Your Eyes On The Prize"
African American Freedom Song
Performed by Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28 Elementary Choir
“I Have A Dream” Speech
Performed by Damien McCree as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
7th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Biography on Benjamin Franklin
Performed by D’Andre Castanheira as Benjamin Franklin
6th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Community Excellence
Parents recognized for their support to the Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 learning community:
Michelle Cruz - Parent of Maya Cruz
Sarita Vanegas - Parent of Jonathan Mejia Vanegas
Iliana Medina - Parent of Jose Chevres
Zoobi Agshan – Parent of Alina Ahmad
Lee Mercado – Parent of Adonis Almodovar Mercado
Marisol Pacheco and Charles Pacheco - Parents of Orvel Smith and Alyssa Smith
Jennifer Green - Parent of Kayla Lee Green
Recognizing Trinitas Regional Medical Center for being a good neighbor to Elizabeth Public Schools
Trinitas Regional Medical Center – Douglas Harris
Stars of Excellence:
Recognized for their efforts in assisting during the evacuation
William F. Halloran School No. 22 @ 31
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early Childhood Center School No. 52
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
Luis Couto, Director of Plant, Property and Equipment
Lester Dominguez, Director of Transportation
Jamie Leavitt, Director of Food and Nutrition Services
PRESENTATION
Panasonic Foundation
“The Next Level of Work” presented by Andrew Gelber, Senior Consultant of the Panasonic Foundation and Olga Hugelmeyer, Superintendent of Schools
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
January 23, 2014
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Performed by Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Pledge of Ethics
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“Proud To Be An American” – by: Lee Greenwood
Performed by Benjamin Franklin Choir
"Keep Your Eyes On The Prize"
African American Freedom Song
Performed by Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28 Elementary Choir
“I Have A Dream” Speech
Performed by Damien McCree as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
7th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Biography on Benjamin Franklin
Performed by D’Andre Castanheira as Benjamin Franklin
6th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Community Excellence
Parents recognized for their support to the Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 learning community:
Michelle Cruz - Parent of Maya Cruz
Sarita Vanegas - Parent of Jonathan Mejia Vanegas
Iliana Medina - Parent of Jose Chevres
Zoobi Agshan – Parent of Alina Ahmad
Lee Mercado – Parent of Adonis Almodovar Mercado
Marisol Pacheco and Charles Pacheco - Parents of Orvel Smith and Alyssa Smith
Jennifer Green - Parent of Kayla Lee Green
Recognizing Trinitas Regional Medical Center for being a good neighbor to Elizabeth Public Schools
Trinitas Regional Medical Center – Douglas Harris
Stars of Excellence:
Recognized for their efforts in assisting during the evacuation
William F. Halloran School No. 22 @ 31
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early Childhood Center School No. 52
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
Luis Couto, Director of Plant, Property and Equipment
Lester Dominguez, Director of Transportation
Jamie Leavitt, Director of Food and Nutrition Services
PRESENTATION
Panasonic Foundation
“The Next Level of Work” presented by Andrew Gelber, Senior Consultant of the Panasonic Foundation and Olga Hugelmeyer, Superintendent of Schools
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
Invocation
by T. Paul St. Marie
We need
PASSION
to put words into context
to formulate a pretext worthy
of our cut-and -paste verbal
aching to be heard
thunderclap blurred
quake-shake that thundering word herd
to
play those changes
that rearrange us
rain down rhythmic rhyme-time
jazz-jazz-jazzy clime
axe teases
in the licks chaotic
brrrrap-bap-bap-0-matic
PASSION
bring on the axiomatic
round sound midnight drumroll fury-
ocity
velocity
squeeze beat angel wings
'til they sing sweet
drink the bebop sax
the wing drip wax
of them that flew too close to the sun
fillin' holy souls and tongues
with the ever changin'
always in the now
manic minds eye milkmaid
leading the tongue tied
to the teat that paid the fare
with their jailtime press
and their pain was not in vain
they were paving the wagon train ruts with gluts
of tarry thick ideas
fresh with bloodsweat extract
doin' that literal literary lowstick limbo
into the next generation
of word play sensation-
alists
like us
thinkin' 'bout
what to say
and how to say it
that beat in rhyme
and time to play it
We need
PASSION
to bask in extremes
to set our wet absurdist dreams
in flight
through tarpaper night satellite kite crowded skies
where our white noise pen toys
spin spiderweb thin
sinewy monkey limbs
limberly groping at new poetical chins
our fingers licks spittle
thick with ripe hype glory
pricks the juice-blown words
tasting flying syllables
invisible chords tying them
to howling celestial forms
storm voices that are
politic / lunatic / heretic
our kinetic kites collide
in starry night skies
with leaky loud electric pens
our ecclectic process begins
where it never left off
sound richness
rhythmic hitches
content stitches
together
pop-pop-poppinn' a hole
in the whole of time
art serving purpose
continues expansion
in the Universe of Rhyme
We need
PASSION
to invoke the everyday
everyman
tin pan alley trashcan huckster scam
slam sing-song banter
that is simple
sinful
with those blam blam blam gunshot phrases
that glazed ham
canned heat
edge of your seat
repartee
because we learned from those who told it
who origami folded visions
in deserts dry
selling passers by
wordy purple fishes
from their oceans of sand
We've got to
EXPAND
on this vocabulary
form a mental constabulary
arresting ignorance at hand
because knowledge
IS
power
the sting bee in the flower
that pollinates and seeds
with concepts overgrowing
the weeds of conformity
building bridges of wisdom
over the dull beige schism
torn by sitcom mentally
and wisdom culminates awaiting cultivation
by our visual cortex
spiritual vortex whirling
helix twirling out
the answers to our prayers
and the spoken word blares
from invocation
to creation
occurring within
the process
of lookin' for words to say.
AND SOME DAYS THEY SPLIT ATOMS
AND SOME DAYS THEY KICK STONES
today they find our voice.
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
January 23, 2014
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Performed by Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Pledge of Ethics
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“Proud To Be An American” – by: Lee Greenwood
Performed by Benjamin Franklin Choir
"Keep Your Eyes On The Prize"
African American Freedom Song
Performed by Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28 Elementary Choir
“I Have A Dream” Speech
Performed by Damien McCree as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
7th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Biography on Benjamin Franklin
Performed by D’Andre Castanheira as Benjamin Franklin
6th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Community Excellence
Parents recognized for their support to the Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 learning community:
Michelle Cruz - Parent of Maya Cruz
Sarita Vanegas - Parent of Jonathan Mejia Vanegas
Iliana Medina - Parent of Jose Chevres
Zoobi Agshan – Parent of Alina Ahmad
Lee Mercado – Parent of Adonis Almodovar Mercado
Marisol Pacheco and Charles Pacheco - Parents of Orvel Smith and Alyssa Smith
Jennifer Green - Parent of Kayla Lee Green
Recognizing Trinitas Regional Medical Center for being a good neighbor to Elizabeth Public Schools
Trinitas Regional Medical Center – Douglas Harris
Stars of Excellence:
Recognized for their efforts in assisting during the evacuation
William F. Halloran School No. 22 @ 31
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early Childhood Center School No. 52
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
Luis Couto, Director of Plant, Property and Equipment
Lester Dominguez, Director of Transportation
Jamie Leavitt, Director of Food and Nutrition Services
PRESENTATION
Panasonic Foundation
“The Next Level of Work” presented by Andrew Gelber, Senior Consultant of the Panasonic Foundation and Olga Hugelmeyer, Superintendent of Schools
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
Invocation 2018 collection
Dollymop for Dark Garden
Evening gown with posture harness
Model: Carolina Leon
Photo © Joel Aron
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
Invocation 2018 collection
Pop Antique for Dark Garden
Corset dress, collar, and bespoke stockings
Photo by Daisy Rose Coby - Memento Moda
mementomoda.com
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
January 23, 2014
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Performed by Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Pledge of Ethics
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“Proud To Be An American” – by: Lee Greenwood
Performed by Benjamin Franklin Choir
"Keep Your Eyes On The Prize"
African American Freedom Song
Performed by Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28 Elementary Choir
“I Have A Dream” Speech
Performed by Damien McCree as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
7th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Biography on Benjamin Franklin
Performed by D’Andre Castanheira as Benjamin Franklin
6th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Community Excellence
Parents recognized for their support to the Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 learning community:
Michelle Cruz - Parent of Maya Cruz
Sarita Vanegas - Parent of Jonathan Mejia Vanegas
Iliana Medina - Parent of Jose Chevres
Zoobi Agshan – Parent of Alina Ahmad
Lee Mercado – Parent of Adonis Almodovar Mercado
Marisol Pacheco and Charles Pacheco - Parents of Orvel Smith and Alyssa Smith
Jennifer Green - Parent of Kayla Lee Green
Recognizing Trinitas Regional Medical Center for being a good neighbor to Elizabeth Public Schools
Trinitas Regional Medical Center – Douglas Harris
Stars of Excellence:
Recognized for their efforts in assisting during the evacuation
William F. Halloran School No. 22 @ 31
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early Childhood Center School No. 52
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
Luis Couto, Director of Plant, Property and Equipment
Lester Dominguez, Director of Transportation
Jamie Leavitt, Director of Food and Nutrition Services
PRESENTATION
Panasonic Foundation
“The Next Level of Work” presented by Andrew Gelber, Senior Consultant of the Panasonic Foundation and Olga Hugelmeyer, Superintendent of Schools
OPENING CALENDAR
January 23, 2014
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Performed by Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Pledge of Ethics
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“Proud To Be An American” – by: Lee Greenwood
Performed by Benjamin Franklin Choir
"Keep Your Eyes On The Prize"
African American Freedom Song
Performed by Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28 Elementary Choir
“I Have A Dream” Speech
Performed by Damien McCree as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
7th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Biography on Benjamin Franklin
Performed by D’Andre Castanheira as Benjamin Franklin
6th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Community Excellence
Parents recognized for their support to the Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 learning community:
Michelle Cruz - Parent of Maya Cruz
Sarita Vanegas - Parent of Jonathan Mejia Vanegas
Iliana Medina - Parent of Jose Chevres
Zoobi Agshan – Parent of Alina Ahmad
Lee Mercado – Parent of Adonis Almodovar Mercado
Marisol Pacheco and Charles Pacheco - Parents of Orvel Smith and Alyssa Smith
Jennifer Green - Parent of Kayla Lee Green
Recognizing Trinitas Regional Medical Center for being a good neighbor to Elizabeth Public Schools
Trinitas Regional Medical Center – Douglas Harris
Stars of Excellence:
Recognized for their efforts in assisting during the evacuation
William F. Halloran School No. 22 @ 31
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early Childhood Center School No. 52
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
Luis Couto, Director of Plant, Property and Equipment
Lester Dominguez, Director of Transportation
Jamie Leavitt, Director of Food and Nutrition Services
PRESENTATION
Panasonic Foundation
“The Next Level of Work” presented by Andrew Gelber, Senior Consultant of the Panasonic Foundation and Olga Hugelmeyer, Superintendent of Schools
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
January 23, 2014
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Performed by Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Pledge of Ethics
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“Proud To Be An American” – by: Lee Greenwood
Performed by Benjamin Franklin Choir
"Keep Your Eyes On The Prize"
African American Freedom Song
Performed by Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28 Elementary Choir
“I Have A Dream” Speech
Performed by Damien McCree as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
7th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Biography on Benjamin Franklin
Performed by D’Andre Castanheira as Benjamin Franklin
6th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Community Excellence
Parents recognized for their support to the Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 learning community:
Michelle Cruz - Parent of Maya Cruz
Sarita Vanegas - Parent of Jonathan Mejia Vanegas
Iliana Medina - Parent of Jose Chevres
Zoobi Agshan – Parent of Alina Ahmad
Lee Mercado – Parent of Adonis Almodovar Mercado
Marisol Pacheco and Charles Pacheco - Parents of Orvel Smith and Alyssa Smith
Jennifer Green - Parent of Kayla Lee Green
Recognizing Trinitas Regional Medical Center for being a good neighbor to Elizabeth Public Schools
Trinitas Regional Medical Center – Douglas Harris
Stars of Excellence:
Recognized for their efforts in assisting during the evacuation
William F. Halloran School No. 22 @ 31
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early Childhood Center School No. 52
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
Luis Couto, Director of Plant, Property and Equipment
Lester Dominguez, Director of Transportation
Jamie Leavitt, Director of Food and Nutrition Services
PRESENTATION
Panasonic Foundation
“The Next Level of Work” presented by Andrew Gelber, Senior Consultant of the Panasonic Foundation and Olga Hugelmeyer, Superintendent of Schools
OPENING CALENDAR
January 23, 2014
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Performed by Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Pledge of Ethics
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“Proud To Be An American” – by: Lee Greenwood
Performed by Benjamin Franklin Choir
"Keep Your Eyes On The Prize"
African American Freedom Song
Performed by Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28 Elementary Choir
“I Have A Dream” Speech
Performed by Damien McCree as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
7th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Biography on Benjamin Franklin
Performed by D’Andre Castanheira as Benjamin Franklin
6th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Community Excellence
Parents recognized for their support to the Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 learning community:
Michelle Cruz - Parent of Maya Cruz
Sarita Vanegas - Parent of Jonathan Mejia Vanegas
Iliana Medina - Parent of Jose Chevres
Zoobi Agshan – Parent of Alina Ahmad
Lee Mercado – Parent of Adonis Almodovar Mercado
Marisol Pacheco and Charles Pacheco - Parents of Orvel Smith and Alyssa Smith
Jennifer Green - Parent of Kayla Lee Green
Recognizing Trinitas Regional Medical Center for being a good neighbor to Elizabeth Public Schools
Trinitas Regional Medical Center – Douglas Harris
Stars of Excellence:
Recognized for their efforts in assisting during the evacuation
William F. Halloran School No. 22 @ 31
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early Childhood Center School No. 52
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
Luis Couto, Director of Plant, Property and Equipment
Lester Dominguez, Director of Transportation
Jamie Leavitt, Director of Food and Nutrition Services
PRESENTATION
Panasonic Foundation
“The Next Level of Work” presented by Andrew Gelber, Senior Consultant of the Panasonic Foundation and Olga Hugelmeyer, Superintendent of Schools
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
June 6, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco Gonzalez, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Kyairaa LeRose-Almeida
Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Alessandra Sommer
Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Portuguese National Anthem
"Hino Nacional de Portugal"
Performed by the Terence C. Reilly Show Choir
Pledge of Ethics
Laura Caicedo
Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“West Side Story” arranged by Michael Sweeney
Performed by Terence C. Reilly Elementary Band
“25 Or 6 To 4” by Chicago
Performed by Terence C. Reilly Jazz Band
"I Wanna Make Magic"
Performed by the FAME cast of
Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
" Flash Mob-Can't Stop Me" by Afrojack & Shermonology”
Performed by Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Dance Students
PRESENTATIONS:
Artist in Residence Mural Project: a video montage of the Mural Project will be presented to the Board of Education.
The Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Art Department is recognized for their exemplary effort in the completion of the Reilly mural. This project was accomplished in collaboration with Arts Horizons, Artist in Residence, Deborah Goletz.
Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Artist in Residence and Art Department recognized for their exemplary work in the Arts
Deborah Goletz
Marcelo Dos Santos
Michelle Greene
Kenneth Brent Jones
Brianna Kolodny
Jennifer Simon
STARS OF EXCELLENCE
Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Physical Education Department in recognition of achieving the Gold designation from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Isiah Halsey
Belinda Jimenez
Jairo Labrador
John LaRocca
Beatriz Villarino
Terence C. Reilly School No, 7 Performing Arts Department in recognition of their exemplary work in the Performing Arts
Steve Almeida
Holly Astore
Kamaljit Bhamra-Watson
Rodney Briscoe
Madruge Henriquez
Tiffany Festa
Brendan Lowe
Marlenes Luvins
Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
In recognition of community integration and parent involvement at Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Maria Caputo, Parent Liaison
Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Parent Stars of Excellence
The following parents/guardians are recognized under the Stars of Excellence Program for their dedication and continued support. They have contributed their time through various school programs, parent meetings, workshops, fundraising activities, and the Excellence Parade. Their involvement is an example for others who want to make a difference in their children’s education.
Monica Acosta
America Castillo
Christian Criollo
Joy De Souza
Sima Farid
Jocelin Figueroa
Yulyssa Garcia
Jorge Martinez
Mariolis Maynard
Alex Mendoza
Luz Helena Moya
Suzette Negron
Ebere Nwaji
Oscar Ofori-Arhim
Ma Eufemia Okano
Elizane Paiva
Ilpa Patel
Crystal Paz
Eliana Ramos
Luz Sommer
Bjorn Teheran
Myrna Zapantis
Rick Zuzunaga
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
The Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Middle School Band for Achieving Musical Excellence
Concert Band 1st Place Superior Rating (score 96.00)
Jazz Band 1st Place Superior Rating (score 91.00)
Best Overall Concert Band
Individual Awards:
Overall Jazz Soloist Pierre Camayoc (Tenor Sax - 8th grade)
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
Mrs. Sima Farid
In recognition of her dedication as Terence C. Reilly PTO President for the past three years. She has contributed many hours of her time through various school fundraising activities. We would also like to thank Mrs. Farid’s husband, Alex Mendoza for all of his hard work, and devotion to School No. 7 and its students.
SKILLS USA 2012-2013 MEDAL WINNERS
Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy:
1st Place Career Pathway Showcase Team - Transportation cluster
Juan Duran, Dayling Giraldo, Lesley Magana and Valentina Vinciguerra Advisor - Ron Ussher
2nd Place Career Pathway Showcase Team - Health Services cluster
Claudia Sanchez, Leyla Sahuana and Shanthal Ulloa Advisor - Patrick McGee
2nd Place Customer Service
Ashley Frometa
Advisor - Penelope Hudeen
Elizabeth High School (U):
2nd. Place- Silver Medal Winners "American Spirit Award"
Paula Enriquez, Faustina Gomez, Emily Rosado
Advisor - Lilia Chaika
2nd. Place - Silver Medal Winners "Promotional Bulletin Board"
Andrea Marques, Eileen Urbina
Advisor - Lilia Chaika
3rd Place Career Pathway Showcase Team - Education cluster
Milissa Guillen, Yennifer Montiel and Makiela Montiel Advisor - Ron Ussher
3rd. Place - Bronze Medal Winners "Web Design"
Sebastian DeLeon, Domingos Fernandes
Instructor - Dilbag Singh
3rd. Place - Bronze Medal Winners "Chapter Display"
Kiondra Jackson, Leasia Miller, Janay Rouse
Advisors - Penelope Hudeen/Patrick McGee
3rd. Place - Bronze Medal Winners "Collision Repair Technology"
Ezekiel Villafina
Advisor - Ron Ussher
3rd. Place - Bronze Medal Winners "Custom Automotive Painting"
Andrew Martinez, Rinaldo Martinez
Advisor - Ron Ussher
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal
OPENING CALENDAR
March 21, 2013
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Nelsy Louis, 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Robert Morris School No.18 Band
Pledge of Ethics
Hailee Wouters-VanSlyke 8th grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“It’s A Melody” words and music by John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw
Performed by: Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten Chorus
“Sing A Song For Nature” words and music by Mark Burrows
Performed by Robert Morris School No. 18 Kindergarten chorus
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Kamar Thomas, 5th grade student
Shamar Thomas, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Dance Mix”
Performed by: Johanna Otero, 1st grade student
Robert Morris School No.18
“Every Day We're Moving”
Performed by: 3rd grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7 Who performed on the Dr. Oz Show with First Lady Michelle Obama
“Move Your Body”
Performed by: 5th grade students of Terence C. Reilly School No. 7
Dance Inspired by Michelle Obama’s Just Move National Campaign
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
2nd Place in the 2013 ACTFL Video contest in the Popular Category for the video titled Be Careful What You Say. This video contest was part of the national public awareness campaign, Discover Languages…Discover the World! sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Yonaida Brito 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Cindy Gomes 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Luisa Goytia 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Angie Padilla 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Josue Robles 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Eileen Urbina 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Victoria Villalta 11th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Jonathan Yakubov 12th grade student, Elizabeth High School
Helping Hand Awards: Robert Morris School 18
8th Grade Students
Alexandre Garcia
Cristof Garcia
Destiny Howard
Nelsy Louis
Alejandro Pasco
Nathalie Perez
Yolit Rios
Paola Torres
Hailee VanSlyke
Diana Varela
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Dedication to Healthy Eating: Tomasso Guarino, Cook
In Recognition of Exemplary Staff “Whooo’s” Who of School No. 18:
Mr. Ali Abdul-Malik
Mrs. Annette Furnback
Mr. Dmitri Kotchtcheev
Mrs. Sonia Marques
Ms. Jeannette Martinez
Mrs. Margherita Martino-Avella
Mrs. Linda Moszczynski-Soldo
Mr. John Parello
Mrs. Giselle Scarfone-Sanzone
Mrs. Lucia Seitzinger
Mrs. Carol Sokolosky
PRESENTATIONS
Robert Morris School No. 18
In Recognition of Parental Involvement:
Mrs. Dina Echevarria
Mr. Alex Echevarria
Mrs. Evelyn Voltolin
Mr. David Voltolin
Mrs. Jessica Martinez
Miss Johanna Rozo
Mrs. Sara Liscano
Mrs. Kristi Capindica
Mrs. Mariela DeJesus
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
In Recognition of Donation to Robert Morris School No. 18: (Resolution 10g – 12-183)
Damon Marks, Founder of Traveling Guitar Foundation
In Recognition of Community Involvement:
Evelina Martinez
OPENING CALENDAR
January 23, 2014
PUBLIC SESSION
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
Francisco González, Board Member
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Performed by Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Pledge of Ethics
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 Team
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
“Proud To Be An American” – by: Lee Greenwood
Performed by Benjamin Franklin Choir
"Keep Your Eyes On The Prize"
African American Freedom Song
Performed by Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28 Elementary Choir
“I Have A Dream” Speech
Performed by Damien McCree as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
7th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Biography on Benjamin Franklin
Performed by D’Andre Castanheira as Benjamin Franklin
6th Grade Student Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Community Excellence
Parents recognized for their support to the Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 learning community:
Michelle Cruz - Parent of Maya Cruz
Sarita Vanegas - Parent of Jonathan Mejia Vanegas
Iliana Medina - Parent of Jose Chevres
Zoobi Agshan – Parent of Alina Ahmad
Lee Mercado – Parent of Adonis Almodovar Mercado
Marisol Pacheco and Charles Pacheco - Parents of Orvel Smith and Alyssa Smith
Jennifer Green - Parent of Kayla Lee Green
Recognizing Trinitas Regional Medical Center for being a good neighbor to Elizabeth Public Schools
Trinitas Regional Medical Center – Douglas Harris
Stars of Excellence:
Recognized for their efforts in assisting during the evacuation
William F. Halloran School No. 22 @ 31
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early Childhood Center School No. 52
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy
Luis Couto, Director of Plant, Property and Equipment
Lester Dominguez, Director of Transportation
Jamie Leavitt, Director of Food and Nutrition Services
PRESENTATION
Panasonic Foundation
“The Next Level of Work” presented by Andrew Gelber, Senior Consultant of the Panasonic Foundation and Olga Hugelmeyer, Superintendent of Schools
OPENING CALENDAR
Invocation
Dr. William Greene, Comptroller
A Moment of Silence for Denisse Heraz, 8th grade student
Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Andrew Valencia 6th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Miss Meredith Foreman, Band Director
Pledge of Ethics
Diego Garcia 8th grade student
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
Ballad" by Chris Sharp
"Cold Duck Time" Eddie Harris arranged by Erik Morales
Soloists: Diego Garcia, Tenor Saxophone
Brandon Aguirre, Baritone Saxophone
Andrew Valencia, Piano
Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 Jazz Band
Student Excellence
“Leader in Me Symposium”
Jazz Band students from Ronald Reagan Academy School No.30 were featured at this year’s Leader in Me Symposium in Brooklyn, NY on March 7, 2015. Based on “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
Brandon Aguirre
George Arteaga
Rebecca Charmel
Eduardo Cruz
Gabriel Deolindo
Diane Diaz
Mauro Ferreira
Diego Garcia
Samuel Hodges III
Josiah Lee
Christopher Lutz
Jose Magana
Talissa Molina
Camila Osorio
Daniel Ortega
Jorge Ortiz
Franco Silva
Yonah Sosa
Sebastian Rodriguez
Andrew Valencia
Partnership with HBO for Project FX Film Festival
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy TV Production students
HBO “Twurge” Cast & Crew:
Roberto Adams
Sofia Aguiar
Gabby Gomez
Miguel Barriento
Esay Candelario
Sofia Fernandes
Nicole Guillermo
Yadimar Jackson
Francis Kelly
Adler Lafleur
Meghan Magnus
Gregory Markowitz
La’Quan Miller
George Montalvo
Daisy Padua
Cassiel Ramirez
Emely Saldivar
Yamily Santana
Brianny Santos
Matthew Turner
Faculty Advisor: Mary L. Rivera
Faculty Tech Support: Steven Sabet
HBO & Elizabeth Youth Theater Ensemble Producers/Instructors: Pierre Coleman, Theo Perkins, Dubois Ashong
AT&T 4th Annual Student Innovation Competition
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
NAF Engineering students
1st place winner - Jaroy Richardson
2nd place winner - Stephanie Medeiros
Engineering teachers
Erica Hodulik
Julio Tamayo
NAF Coordinator
Dana Rivas
Star Excellence
Recipient of prestigious awards "Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Award" by National Council of Negro Women:
Berthenia Harmon-Carolina, Principal of Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Awarded the Support Music Merit Award (SMMA) by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation (NAMM)
Annice Benamy, Music Teacher
Valeri Liiva-Katz, Music Teacher
Hollis Mendes, Principal