JHS' Top Ten Students - Jamestown Public Schools

MESSAGE fromtheSUPERINTENDENTRaymond FashanoNew Bush School PrincipalThe Jamestown Public School District is pleased toannounce that Tina Sandstrom accepted the positionof principal at Bush Elementary School. Since 2001,Mrs. Sandstrom has been a teacher and staff developmentspecialist in the Jamestown Schools. Prior to that, shetaught in the Bemus Point School District. Her sixteen yearsin education include: teaching first and second grade,teaching remedial reading and math, coaching new teachers,and facilitating/training variouscurriculum and professionaldevelopment workshops.Mrs. Sandstrom received herbachelor’s degree in Educationfrom SUNY Geneseo, her master’sdegree in education/reading fromthe University of Buffalo, andCertificate of Advanced Studies inEducational Administration fromGannon University. Mrs.Sandstrom holds certifications in:Elementary Education K-6,Reading K-12, Mathematics 7-12, and SchoolAdministration and Supervision.“I’m very excited to be the principal at Bush School. Ilook forward to being a part of, and working with, theentire Bush School Community," said Mrs. Sandstrom.Mrs. Sandstrom, a Jamestown native, attended BushSchool from Kindergarten through sixth grade and is also aJamestown High School graduate. She currently lives inJamestown with her husband, Andy, and their two sons,Jacob and Jonathan.6 RenaissanceDear Residents:As the school year winds down, I want to thank all those whovoted to support our School Budget and re-election of the twoincumbent School Board members, Laurel Lucas and ChristineSchnars. We appreciate your support of our district and thedirection that we are headed.This school year, we have had some wonderful success stories in the Jamestown Schools. On the frontpage of this newsletter are the Top Ten Academic Achievers from Jamestown High School. These studentsnot only strive to be the best academically, but also to serve their community and participate in a wide varietyof extracurricular activities. We congratulate them on their achievements.Another Jamestown student, senior Katie Hubbard was recently named a 2006-2007 Gates MillenniumScholar. Ms. Hubbard will receive a full scholarship to the college or university of her choice throughout herundergraduate studies and beyond, for a maximum of 10 years. Bill and Melinda Gates fund this grant. Only1,000 students nationwide receive this prestigious award, which is based not only on academic achievementbut exemplary community service. We congratulate Katie on her accomplishments.District-wide, all schools met the No Child Left Behind accountability standard for all students in the2004-05 year in Mathematics and Science. Love School’s success in English Language Arts caused their testscores to rise from an average of 97 in 2000-01 to 177 out of 200 in 2004-05. Their success also continues inMath with scores of 122 in 2000-01 to an amazing 192 out of 200 in 2004-05. New York State andCommissioner Mills also recently recognized Love School as a “High Performing/Gap Closing School”.This is also the time of the year that many of the Jamestown Schools’ staff retires. We thanks all of ourJamestown Schools’ retirees for their dedicated years of service to both the school system and our students.We wish all of you the best and hope for a happy and healthy retirement.Finally, I hope that you, and your family, have a healthy and happy summer and thank you again for supportingour District’s initiatives.Middle School Students“GRAPH UP”GRAPH UP is a grant associated with the GEAR UP(Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness forUndergraduate Programs) grant that has beenawarded to JCC in cooperation with Jamestown PublicSchools and Dunkirk School Districts. GEAR UP encouragesthe current seventh grade students (class of 2011) to prepareand attend college. The GRAPH UP grant helps studentsin math classes by supplying graphingcalculators for all eighth grade classrooms starting in the2006-07 school year. An important part of the grant is theteacher professional development that is offered to all teachersinvolved. Students will be able to use thecalculators in classrooms and participate in after schoolactivities involving fun projects that incorporatethe graphing calculator.Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddle School NewsBike riding and kids go together - thanks to the help ofthe Jefferson Advantage After School Program. Agrant allowed the purchase of the mountain bikesfrom Hollyloft and are used by Fran Carlson, Jefferson physicaleducation teacher to teach kids during the after schoolprogram and also during their regular physical educationclasses. Jefferson students learned bike safety, leadershipskills, and how to properly care for a bike.“There are many different skill levels in the students,”said Paul Mammoser, physical education teacher. “There are some kids who have never ridden a bike and this provides theopportunity and also the ability to learn a life-long skill.”This the first year the mountain bike unit has been offered and all students gain exposure to riding the bikes. Next year,there will be a four-week unit written into the physical education curriculum. Students have learned how to adjust the bikeseats and helmets for proper safety, studied the rules of the road and proper hand signals for turning and stopping, generalbike maintenance, and how to be a good leader when biking in a group. - Carm Proctor, PrincipalPersell Middle Schoolall of you wondered when you mightactually use the Math skills you are learningin real life, right?” asked Sue Boland.“Ibet“Well of all places, we use it in cake decorating.You must have your decorating tube at a rightangle in order to get the right look to your frostingflower. Proper angles are important in cakedecorating.”Mrs. Boland was just one of many communitypresenters including bomb-sniffing dogs, stressmanagement, and fly fishing that Persell studentsenjoyed during their recent Enrichment Day.Students spent the day learning more aboutcareers from community presenters like architects,David Walter and Tim Piotrowski, FireServices from Bill Johnston, and the SWAT teamfrom Bob Samuelson. They also gained insightinto hobbies like scrapbooking from TiffanyGoldberg, genealogy from Loretta Smith andcake decorating from Sue Boland. Over 35 communityand staff presenters helped Persell studentslearn more about careers and life skills. Asa special treat, local musician, Jackson Roehm,performed for Persell students, talked about hismusic, and signed autographs to end out theday.-Phil Cammarata, PrincipalWashington Middle SchoolWashingtonMiddleSchoolrecently inductedstudents into theNational JuniorHonor Society at aceremony:Molly Baxter,Aidan Rodgers,Greace Baez,Maxwell Smith,Joseph Campion,Scott Stenta,Alexander Eimiller,Engrimar Torres, Rebecca Magnuson, Eric Tyra, Denise Mateo, HannahWright, Kevin McElrath, Jaynilyn Zeolle, Karen Ralph and Chelsey Becker.The 2005-06 Officers were: Jennifer Bentley and Jamie King-Prunty - Co-Presidents, Justine Arredondo and Sara Goff - Co-Vice Presidents, AllisonSmith and Margaret Mims - Co-Secretaries, Phillip Hatfield and KristenRalph - Co-Treasurers, Abigail Hanson and Andrew Liuzzo - Co-Historians.2005 – 2006 MembershipSamantha BuckJamie King-PruntyAndrew LiuzzoLawrence PruntyJohn LukachElijah WrightSara GoffSarah WellsKristen RalphJustine ArredondoKristen SowaRebeccah BrownJacob HodgesEmily BraceyAbigail HansonBryce HansonBret HeathKristin RussoPhillip HatfieldMargaret MimsAllison SmithBridget WagnerLacy ThompsonRobert KobelJessica NorthJennifer BentleyThe Washington Honor Society participates in many community andschool projects including: spring and fall clean up of trash on the schoolgrounds, sponsoring a dance for 7th and 8th graders, partnering withWashington student council to raise money for the Humane Society,baby photo contest and pop bottle collection to raise money for St.Susan's Soup Kitchen, and tour guides for the incoming fourth graders.-Dan Bracey, PrincipalJUNE 2006 3

Love Elementary SchoolThe Kindergartenchildren fromS.G. LoveElementary recentlytook a field trip tothe JNK Call of theWild Animal Rescueand Sanctuary, locatedin Sinclairville. JNKwas started 15 yearsago from the owner’slove and respect forwild animals. Theycurrently provideshelter and refuge for 12 tigers, three lions, one leopard, four black bears,three wolves, three foxes, a horse, several chickens and dogs. The children,teachers and staff had a great day, with the field trip ending at Bergman Parkwhere they had lunch and recreation. This field trip was a culminating eventof a recent Kindergarten unit titled "Fur and Feathers." At this time of theyear, the wolves were molting and the children were interested in learningabout the habitats of the wolves, as well as the bears. The children trulyenjoyed the lion named "Big Foot" and he was true to his name when thechildren heard him roar several times. The children were also excited to learnthat the $3.00 donation they each made to JNK, would go towards the foodand care of the animals. Apollo and Roscoe, the Siberian Tigers, were also abig hit. Many of the children had never been this close to something so largeand wonderful. For more information on JNK seehttp://www.jnkcallofthewild.com. - Renee Hartling, PrincipalRogers’ 3rd graders, Rebecca Rew, Nora Faltisco, Mercedes Grandinetti,Gabriella Braxton, and Abby Anthony show off their Titanic project.RogersElementarySchoolThe Titanic is not just amovie to 3rd grade studentsin Julie Sirianno’sclass. The students recentlycompleted an EnglishLanguage Arts and SocialStudies unit on the Titanic.Students read stories aboutthe Titanic and creatednewspaper headlines aboutthe tragedy. They also wrotea report either on a passenger,rescuer, the sailing day,life on the Titanic, or on theship itself. They used theInternet and the “Magic Treehouse” Research Guides to find out informationabout the Titanic.“I learned that 705 people survived the Titanic out of 1,500 left on theship,” said student, Abby Anthony.The students also read “Polar, the Titanic Bear,” which tells the story of theTitanic from the bear’s point of view. It includes real photographs of the disaster.“Many people did not believe that the Titanic was hit by an iceberg andblamed the captain,” said student Nora Faltisco. “But they were wrong and welearned that during our unit.”- Chris Tracey, PrincipalRingElementarySchoolRing 3rd graders combinedmovement,dance and EnglishLanguage Arts through aunique Arts in Educationprogram with local artistand dancer, ElizabethBush.All 3rd graders completed“Steps and Stories”during a once a weekclass with Ms. Bush, whois also a member of theElizabeth Bush worked with 3rd grader, Chrisana Green on her interpretive dance.Chautauqua RegionalYouth Ballet.Students worked on poems or stories that corresponded with their English curriculum and thenworked with Ms. Bush to create a dance and movement performance that incorporated their work.For example, students in Mrs. Figuello’s class wrote African-Carribean poems. Ms. Bush theninterpreted these poems into an African-Carribean marketplace dance.“I’ve been doing these performances in the schools for eight to 10 years,” said Ms. Bush. “Theneat part is that every child gets to participate and feels like they have contributed and succeeded.”- Connie Foster, PrincipalFletcher Elementary SchoolFletcherkindergartenstudentsin JudyHaskin’s andJohn Schillner’sclasses usedart, science andhealth to completea uniqueproject. Whileworking on animalmasks forthe Childrenand the Artsprogram conductedatFletcher, thetwo kindergarten classes also studied the rain forest and the animals, birds, and insects that livethere. They learned about toucans, night monkeys, tree frogs and many other creatures.Activities included writing a report on their favorite rain forest creatures, making rain forest artactivities, creating animal masks, learning poems about the rain forest, and reading booksabout the animals that live there. At the conclusion of the unit, the parents of both kindergartenclasses were invited to the school to watch a presentation about the rain forest. The studentsshared their art projects, poems and songs, and wore their animal masks, sharing informationabout the animal that they had created. The final activity for this unit was a trip to seeanimals at the Erie Zoo in June. -Leslie Bennett, PrincipalElementary School NewsBushElementarySchoolThanks to the BushPTA, students andtheir families recentlyenjoyed a “Fun Fair.” Thefair, which has been anend of school traditionfor over 15 years, includedgames such as FishPond, bowling, golfing,ring toss and activitiessuch as face and nailpainting and food includinghot dogs, popcorn and homemade curly fries donated by 4th gradeteacher Mrs. Cornelio and her husband. The school also held a ChineseAuction, where the Bush staff donated a gift basket per grade level and localcompanies also donated items. The money raised from the Fair goes towardsmany outlets including “Muffins with Mom,” a mother’s day celebration,“Donuts with Dad’s, a Father’s Day celebration, and Bush’s Annual Fun Daywhere musician Bill Ward entertains the children. The entire Bush staff and 30parent volunteers helped out and even some former students from Jefferson.The kids look forward to the Fun Fair all year,” said PTA President KathyMahoney. “It is a great way to bring their families together for a fun evening.Lincoln Elementary SchoolBronson Rasmussen “fished” for prizes as dad Jerry lookedon at the Bush Fun Fair.- Terry Radecki, PrincipalLincoln 4th graders learned a bit more about character through a fun, programwith music teacher, Mary Crandall. The program was titled “Fromthe Inside Out” by Teresa Jennings with an adapted script and added skitswritten by Mrs. Crandall. The show's theme was a celebration of positive character.They explored the concept that if each person works on their own goodcharacter and community awareness then they can change the world "oneperson at a time."Through the uplifting, hopeful music - From the Inside Out; It Starts WithMe; Share Your Goodwill; Rules For Living - a lively swing tune complete withkick line choreography; and a moving finale Never Stop Learning with a dramatic"glow stick" light show - students shared the valuable life lesson thatthey are each responsible for the way that they impact the society they are apart of.Many students came to after school rehearsals for several weeks - thefourth graders sang in two-part harmony and there were six soloists!-Felix Muzza, Principal4 Renaissance JUNE 2006 5

JHS NewsJHS Valedictorian &SalutatorianZachary Hoyer-Leitzel, JHS’ 2006 Valedictorian, is the son of AllieLeitzel and Tim Hoyer. Zachary has been a member of the JHSConcert Band, A Cappella Choir, Concert Orchestra, MarchingBand, All-School Musical, Mock Trial Team, and Madrigal Singers.Zachary was also the Drum Major for the Red Raiders MarchingBand. Zachary is a member of the National Honor Society and HolyTrinity Lutheran Youth Group. He has received honors and awards including: JasmineCantor, Excellence in English, Kenneth Sohmer Award, Rita Dunn and Mollie Dunn McKeeAward, Florence Zhangi Award, HOBY Leadership Conference, Boy’s State, and 9th & 10thgrades JCC Math Competition – 1st place. Zachary will attend Oberlin College in the fall,hoping to grow as a scholar and prepare for a life of service to a global community.Meredith Bolling, JHS’ 2006 Salutatorian, is the daughter ofDeborah and Eric Bolling. While at Jamestown High School,Ms. Bolling has been the Drum Major of the JHS Red RaidersMarching Band, a member of Concert Band, Concert Band Council(Historian), Pit Orchestra, Full Orchestra, A Cappella Choir, MadrigalSingers, Student Organization (President), Class Council (President),National Honor Society, Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet, DanceMinistry Leader at New Creation Assembly of God and S.A.D.D. Ms.Bolling’s awards and honors include: Jasmin Cantor, Allison Ney-Christa Steinman Memorial Scholarship, Florence Zhangi Award, Jeanette ReynoldsScholarship, Milton J Fletcher Award, Davis Award, Empire Girl’s State 2005, AmericanLegion Auxiliary Good Citizenship Citation, Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award,Ewnice Amelia Anderson Awards (for Biology), Area All-States Choir, All-CountyBand/Choir, Symphonic Band Director’s Award and Student of the MonthThis fall sheplans to attend Grove City College to major in Music Education and her future plansinclude becoming a music teacher.JHS Senior Wins Gates Millennium ScholarJamestown High School is proud to announce that seniorKatheryne Hubbard has been named a 2006-2007 GatesMillennium Scholar (GMS). Ms. Hubbard will receive a fullscholarship to the college or university of her choice throughouther undergraduate studies and beyond, for a maximum of10 years.The Gates Millennium Scholar is funded by a grant from theBill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The goal of GMS is to promoteacademic excellence and to provide and opportunity forthousands of students with financial need to reach their fullestpotential. This year’s class of Gates Millennium consists of1,000 students. Candidates for the GMS award must be citizensor legal permanent residents of the United States.“The Gates Scholarship is a phenomenal grant,” said JHSPrincipal Joe Yelich. “It supports Katie throughout ten years in school as far as she wantsto go. Katie is a great student with a mature view of the future and we’re sure that she’llput this award to good use.”Katheryne Hubbard, who will graduate from Jamestown High School in June with aGPA of 91, has elected to attend the Delaware Valley College and study large animal science.Her ultimate goal is become a large animal veterinarian. Katie is a member of theJamestown High School National Honor Society, co-captain of JHS’ Relay for Life team,and a member of Art Club. Other awards she received include: Allison Ney-ChristaStineman Memorial Scholarship and the Jamestown Public School Forest Scholarship. Sheis also a volunteer at the Chautauqua County Humane Society, Jamestown AudubonSociety, and Project Y.E.S. She was an honoree in the “First Honors in the Community” byBuffalo Business First magazine. Katie’s parents are Lori Hubbard and Anthony Hubbard.JHSCommencementSpeakerThis year’s Jamestown HighSchool CommencementSpeaker will be Dr. KevinLeman. Dr. Leman is an internationallyknown psychologist,award winning author, radioand television personality, andspeaker. Dr. Leman has taughtand entertained audiencesworldwide with his wit andcommon sense psychology.The best-selling “relationshipdoctor” has made housecalls fornumerousradio and televisionprogramsincludingOprah,CBS’ TheEarly Show,Live withRegis andKelly, Today, The View withBarbara Walters, and Focus onFamily with Dr. James Dobson.Dr. Leman is a frequent contributorto CNN’s AmericanMorning. Dr. Leman served as aconsulting family psychologistto Good Morning America.Dr. Leman is the founderand president of “Couple ofPromise,” an organizationdesigned and committed tohelping couples remain happilymarried and is a best-sellingauthor.Dr. Leman’s professionalaffiliations include theAmerican PsychologicalAssociation, AmericanFederation of Radio andTelevision Artists, NationalRegister of Health ServicesProviders in Psychology, and theNorth American Society ofAdlerian Psychology. Dr. Lemanattended North Park College.He received his Bachelor’sdegree in psychology form theUniversity of Arizona, where helater earned his Master’s andDoctorate degrees. Originallyfrom Williamsville, NY, he andhis wife Sande live in Tucson,AZ and have five children.Summer School Information 2006ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWHERE:WHEN:WHO:WHY:Rogers School - all elementary summer school classes will be held at Rogers School. Jefferson Middle SchoolAssistant Principal, Terry English will be the administrator.5 weeks for 20 days, beginning on Monday, July 10 and ending on Thursday,August 10. Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at noon. Breakfast is served at 8:45.Jamestown Public School students currently in Kindergarten and exiting 4th grade.The JPS elementary summer school is designed to provide additional reading instruction for students who canbenefit from additional help.DETAILS: •Breakfast will be provided at each site.•Students will be bused from the home schools to the sites. Transportation will be arranged when we know thenumber of students.•The program will serve the most needy students, enrolling 195 students. Once the classes are full we willmaintain a waiting list.•After summer school, the students will be bused back to their home schools. Lunch will be provided back athome schools that have a summer playground program.MIDDLE SCHOOLWHERE: Middle level summer school will again be held at the High School.WHEN: Classes begin July 5th and end August 10th. Except for July 7th, there will be no classes on Fridays. Classesrun 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided.WHY: Summer school for grades 5 and 6 involves classes in reading and math. The 7th and 8th grade students willreceive instruction in ELA, math and social studies.DETAILS: Students needing transportation will be picked up at their home school between 8:25 and 8:35 a.m.HIGH SCHOOLHigh school summer school registration will take place on June 29th and 30th in the high school library.See time schedule.Thursday, June 29, 2006 Friday, June 29, 2006Seniors 9:00-10:00 a.m. 11:00-11:30 a.m.Juniors 10:00-11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Sophomores 12:00-1:00 p.m. 1:00-1:30 p.m.Freshmen 1:00-2:00 p.m. 1:30-2:00 p.m.High school summer school will run every day starting Wednesday, July 5th ending Tuesday, August 15th. Regents examswill be given Wednesday, August 16th and Thursday, August 17th. Registration for students taking Regents exams but notthe summer school is Monday, July 3 - Friday July 7th in the JHS’ Assistant Principal’s Office. Classes and seats are limited.For additional information on high school Summer School, call 483-7103. For questions about elementary school SummerSchool, contact Terry English at 483-4411 and middle school Summer School, contact Melissa Emerson at 483-7103, JudithGuild at 483-4451, or your child’s guidance counselor.Summer Athletic CampsTo download a brochure for each camp go to jamestownpublicschools.org and click on athletics or for more informationcall Athletic Director Ben Drake in the J.H.S. Athletic Office at 483-4378.• Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Ben Drake’s “Born 2 Play” Boys Basketball Camps: For boys entering grades 4-9 from June26-30 and July 10-14; for boys and girls entering grades 1-3 from July 17-21.• Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Ken Ricker’s Girls Basketball Camps: Shooting Clinic on July 3 (all ages); for girls enteringgrades 3-12 from July 17-21 and August 7-11.• Varsity Football Coach Sam Restivo’s Red Raider Football Conditioning Camp: For players entering grades 7-12 from July31-August 4.• Varsity Boys and Girls Swim Coach Tim Anderson’s Swim Camp: Competitive High School Swim Camp from July 10-August 11 this summer.• Varsity Gymnastics Coach Karen Stroup’s Gymnastics Camp: For girls entering grades 9-12 Monday – Thursday fromJune 26-August 17 (no camp weeks of July 3 or July 31).• Varsity Girls Soccer Coach Randy Anderson’s Girls Soccer Camp: Weeks of July 24-28 and August 7-11.•Varsity Boys and Girls Tennis Coach Jim Post’s Tennis Camps: For ages 10-18 during weeks of July 10-14 and July 17-21.•Varsity Softball Coach Ken Ricker’s Softball Clinic: For ages 7-17 on June 24th and June 25th.2 Renaissance JUNE 2006 7