OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson

OPENING CALENDAR

 

May 9, 2013

 

PUBLIC SESSION

 

PERFORMANCES

 

Invocation

Pastor Jean Feder St Juiste

Haitian Bethany Baptist Church

  

Presentation of the Colors

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC

  

Pledge of Allegiance

Breanna Seabrook, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Nicole Pepe, Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin School 13

  

Haitian National Anthem

Ivana Romulus/Dwyer Academy and Hervenick Barthelus, students

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Pledge of Ethics

Sariah Foreman, 4th grade student

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Core Beliefs – Video

  

PERFORMANCES

 

“Mi Tierra” by Gloria Estefan

Performed by Ms. Drouet’s Bilingual Class

George Washington School No. 1

 

“I Believe I Can Fly”, by R. Kelly

Performed by Kwao Taylor, Physical Education Teacher

George Washington School No. 1

 

“Home” by Drew Pearson and Greg Holden

Benjamin Franklin School 13 Chorus

  

Drumline comprised of 5th through 8th grade students

George Washington School No. 1

 

Quayianah Abreu Emmanuel Hinton

Arleth Aguilar Shaquanah Jones

Kiara Almendarez Joshua Lebron

Taylor Brown Star Lochart-Russ

Abdul Dempsey Gabriel Nash

Jay Elliott Sung Ni Wang

Joshua Escobar David Padulla

Caleb Exum Jefferson Perez

Jae'quan Exum Naem Rogers

Bryan Gamez Briana Sanker

Jamar Gilford Zaniyah Scott

Sherlin Hernandez Brieonka Walton

Aminah Washington

   

Original Poem by

Quayinah Abreu, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

“The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin

Performed on Piano by Jaquan Mials, 8th grade student

George Washington School No. 1

  

Haitian Folk Dance

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

  

Haitian Poem

Shirley Adissa Group

Nicholas Murray Butler School No. 23

Narrator: Fritzmane Davilma

  

Haitian Dance

Alexandra Mickens and Micheline Phareau Group

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

  

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Special Olympic Athletes 2013

 

Justin Almanzar John Marshall School No. 20

Diogo Cunha Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Elianny Duran Madison Monroe School No. 16

Madelin Martinez Joseph Battin School No. 4

Jonathan Pereira Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Billy Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte-Jose Julian Marti School No. 28

David Soulouque Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Christopher Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Vanessa Vallejo Toussaint L’Ouverture-Marquis de Lafayette School No. 6

Edwin Velasquez Elmora School No.12

Alexis Ventura Madison-Monroe School No. 16

Dianna Vicente Nicholas S. LaCorte-Peterstown School No. 3

Shantel Wilkins Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy

Rhazeem Williams John Marshall School No. 20

 

Coaches

Wendy Lopez-Silva

Anthony Mendes

Giovanni Silva

 

Volunteers

Sylvia Muniz

Melissa Grau

Anita Negron

  

STUDENT EXCELLENCE

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1:

 

Jaslet Anai Argueta Rodriguez

Danny F Argueta

Alan Jeffrey Cajamarca

Jeriahma Lomax-McIndoe

Eduardo Martinez Hernandez

Teddy Anthony Rivero

Leeasia Shanaya Parrott

Giovanni Alexander Vasquez Martinez

Kayla Consuegra

Magdalene Ramos

Emely Torres

Franklin Javier Villalta Argueta

Leonardo Antune Antxane

Maryoris Y Castillo

 

Perfect Attendance – George Washington School No. 1

 

Stephanie Martins Mendonca

Leonardo Martinez

Jimmy Ramirez

Sierra Naomi Ramirez

Rosa D Vasquez Martinez

Genesis M Cartagena

Giovani Consuegra

Breanna E Jones

Eric D Miranda

Elijah Ramirez

Shakira Raurau

Wilber Bonilla

Rosa Lee Jones

Eva Suarez

 

Students Ambassadors for their Grade and Class at Benjamin Franklin School No. 13

They are called upon to assist during special events to motivate their classmates:

 

Geoffroy Amouzou

Ashley Aracena

Stephen Ash

Michael Atencia

John Michael Azevedo

Martinho Codo

Carlos Contreras

Cherly Contreras

Yngrid De Los Santos

Jiovanni Dos Santos

David Fonseca

Victor Guzman

Carolina Herrera

Diana Lovato

David Marston

Irene Migosi

Pamela Nieves-Smith

Sami Orozco Juarez

Michael Ortiz

Alaceyia Smith

 

STARS OF EXCELLENCE:

 

Team members nominated for county teacher of the year from

George Washington School No. 1

 

Tiffany Cassese

Leydis Leyva

Allison Mednick

Debra Pugh

 

Team members recognized for their continuous and tireless efforts that highlights their commitment to excellence and the students of George Washington School No. 1

 

Traci Barnes, Teacher

Karen Boone, Assistant

Oneida Braithwaite, Teacher

Sabrina Burnett-Williams, Teacher

Maria Cabrera, Guidance Counselor

Karema Cunningham, Teacher

Wayne Scott Danodio, Math Coach

Natalie Fernandez, Head Secretary

Laurein Gareis, Language Arts Coach

Tanya Gilliam, Teacher

Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary

Cartayh Hawkins-Reid, Master Teacher

Lirida Hegge, Secretary

Kenyetta Jackson, Social Worker

Andrew Kaplan, Teacher

Jasmine Lee, Teacher

Amy Liebowitz, Teacher

Patricia Kennedy, Teacher

John Mahon, Teacher

Rosangel Martinez, Assistant

Vincenzo Mascolo, Teacher

Benedetta Mosby, Teacher

Mary O’Hea, Teacher

Letty Perry, Teacher

Patricia Pesoli, Teacher

Marilyn Portela, Assistant

Deborah Pugh, Teacher

Kate Rush, Teacher

Kathy Santor, Teacher

Ann Shpakow, Guidance Counselor

Mark Shober, Teacher

Kwao Taylor, Teacher

Tracy Thompson, Teacher

Julie Unger, Teacher

Ximena Vanegas, Teacher

Kathy Ventura, Teacher

Lindsay Walker, Teacher

 

George Washington School No. 1

 

Recognition of Beata Backiel, Cook Manager and the kitchen staff members for always treating students to home cooked meals and serving dishes with high nutritional value in keeping with standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

 

Recognition of Ken Sugzda, Head Custodian and the custodial staff for always keeping a safe and sanitary environment, and for diligent efforts in promoting and maintaining the School No. 1 Recycling Initiative.

 

Recognition of Larry Meadows, Head Security Guard and the security staff for always keeping a safe and orderly environment.

 

The following team members of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 have displayed a commitment to excellence. Each member spearheads a committee, program, club or organization. They give up their time afterschool and on weekends to assist the students and school.

 

Alison Brennan

Sarah Brown

Dara Buchta

Nancy-Carrero Munoz

Chrissy Correia

Maryann Davies

Lara Filippello

Martha Goni

Barbara Hanley

Joseph Kwiatek

Giacomina Magliano

Vivian Martinez

Doris Matute

Lacey McConkey

Vanessa Nieves

Nicole Pepe

Michele Pridgen

Christina Rios

Kerilyn Saltarelli

Romeo Simoes

Carla Twyne

  

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:

 

These parents of Benjamin Franklin School No. 13 are recognized for volunteering their time, and support of events during school and afterschool.

 

Zoobi Afshan

Jacqueline Amaya Atencia

Elaine Cabbell

Rosania Freitas

Ileana Medina

Alyssa Montesino

Sofia Moreira Horta

Margaret Melendez

Jessica Lopez

Liliana Pacheco

Samidia Pagan

Douglas Teartt

 

THE EXCELLENCE PARADE AWARDS

 

Keys to Excellence Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the district’s mission, vision, core beliefs and commitments, and Pledge of Ethics.

Winner: School 7 AND School 31

 

Honorable Mention:

School 12

EHS

 

Leap Award - Awarded to the school that best exemplifies the spirit of their school.

Winner: School 26 AND Hamilton

  

Honorable Mention:

School 51

School 28

 

Imaginer Award - Awarded to the school that demonstrates the most creativity in their design.

Winner: School 18 AND School 29

 

Honorable Mention School 14

School 30

Jefferson