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Binghamton City School District 164 Hawley Street
Binghamton, New York 13901 [email protected]
Welcome to BCSD Connections - the BCSD news, events and opportunities bulletin. In this issue you will find:
March 2017
Events/Fundraisers
• Upcoming concerts and performances
• BHS musical: ‘The Music Man’
• BARC 2017 schedule of events
• Blue Velvet big band dances
• Earth Day poster contest
• Spring dance concert
• Ski or snowboard at Greek Peak
• Alumni Association North High apparel
• Get Hooked on Books and earn community service credit
www.binghamtonschools.org
Binghamton City School District
In the News• Ben Franklin celebrates 100 days of school
• Eastside Band concert
• Former WMS student returns to WMS
• BHS students move on in state championship
• Binghamton Senators visit MacArthur students
• BHS band students selected to perform
• BHS students participate in Music in our Schools Month
• BHS singers accepted to BCMEA All-County Chorus
• BHS student wins scholarship to summer cancer researchprogram
• BHS indoor track completes successful season
• Actors with local ties visit BHS students
• BHS students design winning parade day T-shirts
• Teen singer from Wales performs for BHS students
• Patriots track and field move on to state championships in NYC
• BHS production of ‘Music Man’ features local quartet
• Horrace Mann students learn about African culture duringBlack History Month
• Wilson students learn about local careers
• BHS hockey team advances to Final Four
• BHS seniors return to where they began
• Coolidge students raise money for American Heart Association
• BCSD 6th-graders celebrate Engineering Week at BU
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District Event
Upcoming Concerts & PerformancesBHS Musical ‘The Music Man’ Friday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. WMS Bands Concert at Oakdale MallMarch 14, 5:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m. WMS 6-8 grade and Susquehanna Valley jazz band 6:30 p.m. WMS 6th grade concert band 7:45 p.m. WMS 7-8th grade symphonic band BHS Kaleidoscope Concert March 22, 7 p.m. EMS Musical ProductionApril 6 & April 7, 7 p.m. Franklin MusicalApril 12, 6:30 p.m.
BHS Spring Dance ConcertApril 13, 7 p.m.Helen Foley Dance Concert
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District Event
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The following students are in the cast and orchestra of The Music Man in ConcertHope to see you at one of this weekend’s performances - Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM / Sunday at 2:00 PMTickets available at the door one hour prior to curtainWish them all “Break A Leg”
CASTCharlie Cowell/Townsperson - Saifon BarryHarold Hill - Jonah CapaniMayor Shinn - Jacob WeinheimerBoard of Education - Featuring The SoutherntiersmenJacey Squires (Tenor) Mike LurenzEwart Dunlop (Lead) Gil DurhamOlin Britt (Bass) Dale BallOliver Hix (Baritone) Tom JonesMarcellus Washburn - Ben BrigiottaTommy Djilas - Miles PowellMarian Paroo - Olivia Capozzi (Fri. & Sun.)Anna Gilroy (Thurs. & Sat.)Mrs. Paroo - Madison BakerAmaryllis - Kathryn SalamidaWinthrop Paroo - AJ MasseyMrs. Shinn - Ruth CooperZaneeta Shinn - Natalie SheehanGracie Shinn - Maddie SheehanAlma Hix - Alyssa BrigiottaMaud Dunlop - Fedeline Jean-PhilippeEthel Toffelmeir - Jemieshaw Pierre-LouisMrs. Squires - Katie JamesConstable Locke - Ryan BrunickTOWNSPEOPLE Faith MillerAndrea CuffieNya GibsonPaige O’BrienSydney KwasekMelissa Randall-TitusErin HagerZoe JohnstonErin HagerSalesmen / Townspeople – Chance RobinsonNicholas GilbertTrevor Terry (and dancer)Josh SchullNick Hernandez
DANCERS Waleska Masso-RamosJenna GaffneyJonatan PedrazaAlana Cintron CrespoPIT ORCHESTRAVIOLINSSophia KlinTatyana RossJeannie SebestaMegan McNamaraCELLOEmma SchenemanElise StetsonBASSBrigid GoodmanFLUTEElla EganAshlyn TaylorSAXOPHONESEthan WetzelCLARINETAudrey KingTROMBONEDaniel O’BrienPERCUSSIONLiam LynchShayne SoltisKEYBOARDNicolas Gregoris
District Event
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BARC 2016-2017 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Visit our BARC Website at http://barcny.weebly.com and follow us on FACEBOOK For Questions: Contact Pat Follette [email protected] 607-785-0180 (h) 607-692-8313 (w)
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
AUTHOR TEA Children’s Book Author & Illustrator
Katherine Hannigan The Maine Event 2626 New York State Route 26, Maine, NY
4:15-5:30 p.m. Katherine Hannigan, author of the New York Times bestseller, Ida B and True (…Sort Of) will share ideas and activities for increasing and improving
student writing along with ways to integrate drawing across the curriculum to enhance student learning. Visit Katherine Hannigan’s Website at: katherinehannigan.com
MEMBERS: $15.00 NON-MEMBERS: $20.00 COLLEGE STUDENTS & RETIREES: $10.00
Thursday, November 3, 2016 FALL DINNER
Children’s Book Author & Illustrator Lindsay Barrett George
Traditions at the Glen 4101 Watson Blvd, Johnson City, NY 13790
4:30-7:45 p.m. Thirty Years in the Children's Book Field - What's Next?
Lindsay Barrett George will present an overview of her career in children's books and will share the importance and relevance of books - in her life - and yours. She’ll also share her legacy as a children's writer.
Visit Lindsay Barrett George’s Website at: lindsaybarrettgeorge.com MEMBERS: $30.00 NON-MEMBERS: $35.00 COLLEGE STUDENTS & RETIREES: $25.00
****SPECIAL PRICING FOR BOTH FALL EVENTS** AUTHOR TEA AND FALL DINNER****
AUTHOR TEA & FALL DINNER: $40.00 Members $50.00 Non-Members $30.00 College Students & Retirees
Thursday, March 16, 2017 BOOK TALK EXTRAVAGANZA
Librarian & Reading Specialist Amy Merrill
Calvin Coolidge Elementary School 261 Robinson Street, Binghamton, NY
4:15-5:30 p.m. TAKE A BOOK BREAK!
Spend an engaging hour and a half with Librarian & Reading Specialist, Amy Merrill, as she shares some of the best of recently published children's literature. Amy will book talk picture books, early readers, middle grade novels, and graphic novels across all genres. You are guaranteed to walk away with a large "to read" list, as well ideas for integrating excellent children's literature into your curriculum and strategies to hook readers!
Visit Amy Merrill’s Book Blog at: mrsmerrillsbookbreak.blogspot.com MEMBERS, COLLEGE STUDENTS & RETIREES: FREE NON-MEMBERS: $5.00
Thursday, May 18, 2017 SPRING DINNER
Literacy Advocate, Education Expert, Author & Motivational Speaker Pam Allyn
Traditions at the Glen 4101 Watson Blvd, Johnson City, NY 13790
4:30-7:45 p.m. SUPER READER CENTURY!
The Changing World of Reading and Why Our Kids Need to Be Powerful in It Join us as Pam Allyn, world-renowned literacy expert, speaks on the foundational ideas in her new book, the 7 Strengths, and why now is the time to
reframe how we talk about reading and how kids learn to do it. Visit Pam Allyn’s Website: www.pamallyn.com
MEMBERS: $30.00 NON-MEMBERS: $40.00 COLLEGE STUDENTS & RETIREES: $25.00 Sponsored by Scholastic
Local Event
BARC 2016-2017 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Visit our BARC Website at http://barcny.weebly.com and follow us on FACEBOOK For Questions: Contact Pat Follette [email protected] 607-785-0180 (h) 607-692-8313 (w)
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
AUTHOR TEA Children’s Book Author & Illustrator
Katherine Hannigan The Maine Event 2626 New York State Route 26, Maine, NY
4:15-5:30 p.m. Katherine Hannigan, author of the New York Times bestseller, Ida B and True (…Sort Of) will share ideas and activities for increasing and improving
student writing along with ways to integrate drawing across the curriculum to enhance student learning. Visit Katherine Hannigan’s Website at: katherinehannigan.com
MEMBERS: $15.00 NON-MEMBERS: $20.00 COLLEGE STUDENTS & RETIREES: $10.00
Thursday, November 3, 2016 FALL DINNER
Children’s Book Author & Illustrator Lindsay Barrett George
Traditions at the Glen 4101 Watson Blvd, Johnson City, NY 13790
4:30-7:45 p.m. Thirty Years in the Children's Book Field - What's Next?
Lindsay Barrett George will present an overview of her career in children's books and will share the importance and relevance of books - in her life - and yours. She’ll also share her legacy as a children's writer.
Visit Lindsay Barrett George’s Website at: lindsaybarrettgeorge.com MEMBERS: $30.00 NON-MEMBERS: $35.00 COLLEGE STUDENTS & RETIREES: $25.00
****SPECIAL PRICING FOR BOTH FALL EVENTS** AUTHOR TEA AND FALL DINNER****
AUTHOR TEA & FALL DINNER: $40.00 Members $50.00 Non-Members $30.00 College Students & Retirees
Thursday, March 16, 2017 BOOK TALK EXTRAVAGANZA
Librarian & Reading Specialist Amy Merrill
Calvin Coolidge Elementary School 261 Robinson Street, Binghamton, NY
4:15-5:30 p.m. TAKE A BOOK BREAK!
Spend an engaging hour and a half with Librarian & Reading Specialist, Amy Merrill, as she shares some of the best of recently published children's literature. Amy will book talk picture books, early readers, middle grade novels, and graphic novels across all genres. You are guaranteed to walk away with a large "to read" list, as well ideas for integrating excellent children's literature into your curriculum and strategies to hook readers!
Visit Amy Merrill’s Book Blog at: mrsmerrillsbookbreak.blogspot.com MEMBERS, COLLEGE STUDENTS & RETIREES: FREE NON-MEMBERS: $5.00
Thursday, May 18, 2017 SPRING DINNER
Literacy Advocate, Education Expert, Author & Motivational Speaker Pam Allyn
Traditions at the Glen 4101 Watson Blvd, Johnson City, NY 13790
4:30-7:45 p.m. SUPER READER CENTURY!
The Changing World of Reading and Why Our Kids Need to Be Powerful in It Join us as Pam Allyn, world-renowned literacy expert, speaks on the foundational ideas in her new book, the 7 Strengths, and why now is the time to
reframe how we talk about reading and how kids learn to do it. Visit Pam Allyn’s Website: www.pamallyn.com
MEMBERS: $30.00 NON-MEMBERS: $40.00 COLLEGE STUDENTS & RETIREES: $25.00 Sponsored by Scholastic
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Local Event
Fridays - Feb. 24, March 24, April 28, May 19
Endicott American Legion, 1305 Riverview Dr., Endicott Dance lesson by Chuck Williamson from 6:45 p.m.
Open Dancing from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
General Admission $12 USA Dance Member $10
For information, call (607) 775-5654
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Local Event
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District Event
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Local EventSki / Snowboard at Greek Peak Mountain
Ski and Snowboard Club 2017 is underway! We scheduled four January andtwo February trips. This year we are at Greek Peak Friday nights 5-10 p.m.
Student club members benefit through:rates for lift ticket, bus & rentals.
Chaperones /advisors to and from the mountain.
Ski and Snowboard Club is open to all BCSD students grade 6-12. Parents arewelcome, space available. They purchase passes and pay bus fees as well.
If you are considering having your son or daughter join us next year, sign ups begin in October and run through December. Also next year, we are considering Saturday trips.
Hope to see you in January 2018!
Membership info: Club Advisor Bill O’Donnell BCSD: 762-8400 [email protected]
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Fundraiser
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONNORTH HIGH APPAREL
Baseball T-Shirt$15.00
Dri-Fit T-Shirt$15.00
Ladies & MensEmbroidered Polos
$30.00
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EmbroideredHalf-Zip Sweatshirt
(Navy or Grey)$35.00
Embroidered Sweatshirt$25.00
Embroidered Half-ZipMicrofleece Pullover
$30.00
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Short-Sleeve T-Shirt$15.00
Screened Sweatshirt$20.00
Embroidered Full-ZipSweatshirt
$35.00
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Short-SleeveEmbroidered Windshirt
$40.00
Short-Sleeve Henley Shirt$20.00
Screened SweatshirtNavy
$20.00
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District Event
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District NewsBen Franklin celebrates 100 days of schoolOn February 16, the first and second grade classes at Ben Franklin celebrated their 100th day of school. First-graders dressed like they were 100 years old and second-graders wore shirts decorated with 100 items. They had a fashion show at the end of the day after doing several activities.
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District News
Board of Education
Mr. David V. Hawley, President
Mr. Brian D. Whalen, Vice President
Mr. Joseph Gasior
Mrs. Liz Rosenberg
Ms. Korin L. Kirk
Mr. Evan McNamara
Mr. Thomas Scanlon
Interim Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Tonia Thompson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration
Ms. Karry Mullins
Interim Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum,
Instruction & Accountability
Mrs. Joyce Westgate
East Middle Schol Principal
Mr. Tim Simonds
MacArthur School Administration
Mrs. Maria McIver, Principal
Benjamin Franklin School Principal
Ms. Suzanne Thomas
Theodore Roosevelt School Principal
Mr. David Chilson
Calvin Coolidge School Principal
Ms. Mary Kay Ryan
Director of Fine Arts & World Language
Ms. Margaret McGarry
Eastside Band Concert
Directed by:Mr. Rob Johnson
Ms. Beth Shanfelt
Mr. Andrew Garrett
Featuring Band Students from:
East Middle School
Coolidge Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School
MacArthur Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School
March 2, 2017
7:00 PM
East Middle School Auditorium
Eastside Band concertOn March 2, the Eastside Band performed a concert directed by Rob Johnson, Beth Shanfelt and Andrew Garrett. The band featured students from East Middle, Coolidge, Franklin, MacArthur and Roosevelt. It was a great show!
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Recently, former West Middle School student Erik Wagner was the school student resource officer (SRO) for the day and got to see some of his former teachers while working at WMS.
District NewsFormer student returns to West Middle School
BHS students move on in state competitionThe following BHS students are moving on to the state competition for the PTSA Reflections contest:
Baiyina Richardson for her visual arts entry “The Girl in the Hijab” Daveline Kenya Bruce for her literature entry “Freedom Love”
Jake Carns for his film production entry “Life”
All artists who participated in the regional judging received a certificate, a ribbon and a gift card for the Oakdale Mall. The art was displayed at the Oakdale Mall. A reception followed. NYS winners will be announced in early spring. They then advance to National PTA level.
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District NewsBinghamton Senators visit MacArthur studentsMacArthur fifth-grade students recently had a visit with Chad Nehring (#16) and Matt O’Connor (#29) of the Binghamton Senators for the Reading is SENSational event in honor of Read Across America Day. The players talked about the importance of reading and read two books to the students. Players then answerd questions that the students had prepared and signed autographs. Each student also received a free ticket to a Sunday game.
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BHS students Sophia Klin and Ethan Wetzel were selected to perform for the NYS Band Directors Association Honors Band at the NYSBDA Annual Symposium in Syracuse on March 3, 4 and 5. Students from across the state were selected based on their NYSSMA scores.BHS students Audrey King, Ashlyn Taylor, Ella Egan Elise Stetson, Natalie Sheehan, and Shayne Soltis performed in the grade 10-12 Concert Band for the Broome County Music Educators Assoc. (BCMEA) Festival I at Binghamton University on March 3 and 4. Students were selected based on an audition in January.
District NewsBHS band students selected to perform
Pictured (l to r): Shayne Soltis, Elise Stetson, Ella Egan, Audrey King, Natalie Sheehan, Ashlyn Taylor
Pictured (l to r): Ethan Wetzel and Sophia Klin
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District NewsBHS band students selected to performOn March 6, the Binghamton High School music department participated in Music in our Schools Month with a combined performance at the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City. The following musical ensembles performed:
• Orchestra, under the direction of Elizabeth Bartlett
• Crescendos, Davidge Choir and Concert Choir, under the direction of Jennifer Easley
• Steel Band, under the direction of Joel Smales
Special thanks to Christine Capani for her wonderful accompanying skills.
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District NewsBHS singers accepted to BCMEA All-County Chorus
Congratulations to the following BHS singers on their acceptance into the 7-9 and 10-12 BCMEA All-County Chorus: 7-9 All County Chorus: Baritone: Anthony Capozzi, AJ Massey, Josh Schull, and Trevor Terry; Soprano: Emmanuella Magot, Megan McNamara, Paige McNett, Charity Weidow (missing from photo), Angelique Williams.
10-12 All County Chorus: Soprano: Fedeline Jean-Philippe Alto: Sophia Klin, Jeannie Sebesta, Natalie Sheehan Bass: Matthew Kovach (missing from photo), Phil Steele.
The 7-9 BCMEA All County Chorus performed at the SUNY Binghamton Anderson Center on March 4. The 10-12 BCMEA All County Chorus will perform at the SUNY Binghamton Anderson Center on March 18.
Congratulations!
Pictured Back row (l to r): Emmanuella Magot, Paige McNett, AJ Massey, Anthony Capozzi, Trevor Terry, Josh Schull, Megan McNamara, Phil Steele; Front Row (l to r): Angelique Williams, Sophia Klin, Jeannie Sebesta, Natalie Sheehan, Fedeline Jean-Phillipe.