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Volume 31, Number 1

The Offi cial Publ i cation Of The White Plains High School PTA

Special points of

interest:

Don’t forget the September 22,

PTA Meet & Greet in the Media

Center!

4 WPHS Students selected for NYSSMA

All-State Conference!, Page 5

Volunteer for Snack Bar—information

on Page 7

SpotLight On: WPHS PTA proudly

presents Vicki Abeles’s documentary

Race To Nowhere, Page 2

A Message From The

Principal

3

Updates from the

Superintendent

4

2011 PTA Senior Recogni-

tion Award Recipients

9

PTA Calendar Events for

2011- 2012

10

Become a Member! PTA

Membership Form

11

Fall SpiritWear is here!

Don’t delay, Deadline is

30th

13

PTA Executive Board 15

Inside this issue:

Co-Presidents’ Letter

September 2011

Another summer ends,

another school year be-

gins! As we flipped our

calendars from August to

September, the WPHS

PTA hit the ground run-

ning with our first two

events on Sept. 1st. The

day started with our Staff

Welcome Back Break-

fast and ended with our

first Freshman Welcome

Barbeque on the lawn by

the student parking lot as

we helped transition our

freshman into our high

school family. Thank you

to Ms. Knight for suggest-

ing the barbeque and for

co-sponsoring it with the

PTA.

Next up, our first HOME

FOOTBALL GAME on

Friday, September 16 at

7pm. Come to the home

football games to support

our tigers, listen to our

marching band, watch our

cheerleaders, eat dinner at

our PTA Snack Bar, volun-

teer to help with food sales

& have a GREAT TIME!

Spiritwear will be on sale

too! Look for our PTA

Snack Bar & spiritwear at

ALL the home football

games and be part of our

team as we raise funds to

support student and par-

ent programs. The PTA

Snack Bar will be in full

force on November 24,

Thanksgiving Day at

10:30am for Turkey

Bowl; White Plains An-

nual Rivalry football

game: White Plains Ti-

gers vs. Stepinac Crusad-

ers!

Our first PTA meeting

will be on Thursday,

September 22 at

7:30pm in the Library

Media Center. We will

have our traditional Meet

& Greet for you to put

faces to names of our ad-

ministrators and key per-

sonnel resources at the

high school. We will hold

our membership vote on

our PTA budget, and

share information of what

events are upcoming for

the 2011-12 school year.

Purchase a PTA Mem-

bership and Spirit-

wear. The deadline to

place spiritwear or-

ders is Sept. 30!

On November 10 we will

hold a special PTA meet-

ing at 7pm, with a view-

ing of the documentary

film Race to Nowhere.

This film looks at the

high-stakes, high-

pressures children face

every day to perform and

the impact on students,

educators, parents and

families. After the film

we will engage in a dis-

cussion on the topic as it

relates to the White

Plains community. We

hope to have parents, stu-

dents, administrators,

School Board members,

faculty and staff in atten-

dance to make this a well

-rounded discussion.

The PTA is here for you

as an advocate and com-

munication liaison. We

keep parents informed

about happenings at

WPHS so that you can be

an active participant in

your child’s high school

experience. This is ac-

complished through email

blasts, website postings,

newsletters and PTA

meetings. We share your

questions and concerns

with the administration

and advocate on behalf of

students and parents. So

make sure you partici-

pate in some (if not all)

that the PTA has to offer.

How does the PTA know

how to contact you?

Through your Member-

ship, Spiritwear pur-

chases, signing-in at PTA

meetings, and K12

Alerts when you provide

us with your email and

other contact informa-

tion. How do you contact

us? Through our PTA

email (cont’d page 2)

[email protected], phone contact

and participation at meetings and

events. You can find all our contact

information in the school district

calendar.

The PTA Senior Recognition

Fund raises money to provide schol-

arships to graduating seniors who

actively participate in community

service work. Looking ahead mark

your calendar for the annual Loucks

Track & Field Games, May 10-12,

2012. 2,600 athletes over 3 days

from across the US and world come

to our WPHS Loucks Stadium to

compete. The PTA Snack Bar run at

the Saturday games raises funds

dedicated to senior scholarships.

We hope you will consider coming

out to help at the snack bar.

These are some of the highlights of

PTA offerings for the first quarter

of the 2011-12 school year and a

bit beyond. Please look for more

information inside this issue of

TigerTales. We hope you will join

us in the fun while we strive to

provide enriching

programs for stu-

dents and parents

and advocate for

our high school

children’s educa-

tions.

With WPHS Tiger Pride,

Donna Louis & Catherine Muphy

914-806-5074 914-720-1010

Co-Presidents

[email protected]

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Staff Welcome Back Breakfast

Sept. 1, 2011

On November 10, 2011, at 7pm in the Audito-rium, the WPHS PTA will pre-sent the critically acclaimed documentary, RACE TO NO-WHERE. All members of the White Plains community are

invited to attend.

A concerned mother turned filmmaker aims her camera at the cul-ture of hollow achievement and pressure to per-form that has in-vaded America’s schools. It is de-stroying our chil-dren’s love of learning and feed-ing an epidemic of unprepared, disengaged, and unhealthy students. This remarkable new film shines a light on the price our kids

pay for this ―race to no-where.‖ Cheating is com-monplace, stress-related illness, depression and burnout are rampant, and ironically, young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and

uninspired.

Featuring the heartbreaking stories of young people who have been pushed to the brink and educators who are burned out and worried that students arenʼt developing the skills needed for the global economy, RACE TO NOWHERE points to the silent epidemic running

rampant in our schools.

RACE TO NOWHERE is a call to families, educators, experts and pol-icy makers to examine current as-sumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become the

healthy, bright, contributing and leading

citizens in the 21st century.

Among many others, RACE TO NO-WHERE features Dr. Madeline Levine, author of the bestseller,The Price of Privilege, Dr. Deborah Stipek, Dean of the Stanford School of Education, Dr.Kenneth Ginsburg, an adolescent medicine specialist at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Wendy Mogel, author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, Denise Pope, author of Doing School, and Sara Bennett, au-

thor of The Case Against Homework.

Don’t miss this special presentation! Watch for details about how to sign up

for the screening.

For more information, go to www.racetonowhere.com

WPHS PTA Presents a Special Documentary

November 10th, 7pm in WPHS Auditorium

The winners of this year’s Staff mem-bership raffle were Marlene Gillings Gayle, Pat Hogan and Charles Jones.

Congratulations!

mailto:[email protected]

VOLUME 31, NUMBER 1

Message From The Principal, Diana Knight

Nuestro reconocimiento a todos!.

Cada año nos enorgullecemos al añadir per-sonal altamente calificado y dedicado a nues-tra facultad. Este año les damos la bienveni-da al WPHS a algunos nuevos profesores. Todos son calificados en sus disciplinas y yo estoy segura de que serán una gran adición a nuestra gran facultad. Ellos son los siguien-tes: James Fiddes, Ciencia; Laura Frauen-berg, Educación de Negocios; Aldwin Marti-nez, Artes Industriales; Fredrick Rickles, Estu-dios Sociales; and Jessica Rappaport, Inglés.

Cambios en el personal tambié incluyen Jessi-ca Floridia, Ciencias de la Tierra, transferida de Highlands; Janet Rivera, Psicología, trans-ferida de Eastview; y Brittany Coslett (Nudge- casada recientemente) LOTE, vuelve al WHS. Christine Hertel, Seren Cepler, and Alexis Mahood todas volviendo de sus ausencias por maternidad. También, Antonio Moronta vuelve

Estimados padres y representantes:

Al acercarnos al comienzo de un nuevo año escolar, las presiones de fin del año escolar que nos plagaron en junio nos parecen bastan-te remotas e inconsequentes. El verano puede ser de gran cura! Espero que hayan consegui-do tiempo para relajarse y que compartan con-migo el reto y la anticipación de otro año esco-lar.

Muchas gracias a los miembros de nuestro personal quienes utilizaron parte de su vaca-ción para enseñar en la escuela de verano. Conociendo la cantidad de ―pérdida de conoci-miento en el verano‖ la cual puede ocurrir cuando los estudiantes no se esfuerzan sufi-ciente durante el año o cuando tienen que repetir el curso en el verano, estoy muy conten-ta de que nuestro distrito continua ofreciendo oportunidades para nuestros estudiantes!

en las tardes como supervisor de mantenimien-to. Jennifer McElrath se va de la escuela para trabajar más cerca de su casa y Melissa Ro-senblatt, psicóloga, está ahora en una escuela primaria. Estamos en el proceso de entrevistar para otras posiciones. Finalmente, Grace Giuf-fre tiene la posición de Senior Clerk en la ofici-na principal y va a trabajar con David Cabrera.

Además, quiero darle la bienvenida a dos nue-vos Administradores. John Orcutt, nuestro nue-vo Administrador de la Casa Norte, quien viene del distrito escolar de New Paltz donde enseña-ba Estudios Sociales y trabajó como Assistant Principal en una escuela primaria. Reagan Figueroa comenzó en 2009 en la Administra-ción como Decano de los estudiantes K-12 y después como Assistant Principal K-12 en 2010 en el estado de Vermont.

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Rickles, Social Studies; and Jessica Rappaport, English.

Changes in staff also include Jessica Flo-ridia, Earth Science, transferring from Highlands; Janet Rivera, Psychology, transferring from Eastview; and Brittany Coslett (Nudge- recently married) LOTE, returns to the high school. Christine Hertel, Seren Cepler, and Alexis Mahood are all returning from maternity leave. Also, Antonio Moronta returns as the eve-ning head custodian. Jennifer McElrath leaves the high school to work closer to home and Melissa Rosenblatt, psycholo-gist, has taken a position in an elementary school. Interviewing for open positions is currently under way. Finally, Grace Giuffre has assumed the position of Senior Clerk in the main office and will work closely with David Cabrera.

In addition, I would like to welcome two new house administrators. John Orcutt, our new North House Administrator, joins us from New Paltz Central School District where he taught social studies and worked as an elementary school Assistant Principal. Reagan Figueroa transitioned to administration in 2009 taking on the role of Dean of Students K-12 and then Assistant Principal K-12 in 2010 in the state of Vermont.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As we approach the start of a new school year, the end-of-year pressures that plagued us in June seem quite re-mote and inconsequential. Summer can be a great healer! I hope that you found time to relax and that you share with me the challenge and anticipation of another school year.

Many thanks to our staff members who used some of their vacation time to teach in our Summer School program. Knowing the amount of ‘summer learn-ing loss’ that can occur when students languish or repeat the course during the year, I am pleased that our district con-tinues to offer opportunities for our students. Kudos to you all!

Each year we take great pride in adding new personnel to our highly qualified and dedicated faculty. This year we are happy to welcome some new staff mem-bers to our high school. All are qualified in their discipline and I am sure they will enhance our fine faculty. They are as follows: James Fiddes, Science; Laura Frauenberg, Business Education; Ald-win Martinez, Industrial Arts; Fredrick

On September 1st all incoming 9th grade stu-dents had an opportunity to meet their teachers before the start of school, tour the building, and interact with their counselors, Denise Velasquez and Maria Csikortos. After a meeting with Paula Dalto, the Student Ac-tivities Advisor, and the GO officers, 9th grade students signed up for co-curricular activities. We ended the day with a barbecue provided by the PTA. On the first day of school, our freshmen were so comfortable with the building that you would have thought they were upperclassmen.

The Senior class trip to Williamsburg, Vir-ginia has been rescheduled for Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25. The advisors apologize to any student unable to attend these new dates. Unfortu-nately, due to the affects of Hurricane Irene these date changes could not be helped. Arrangements for refunds will be made for any student unable to attend.

Best wishes to you and your family

Sincerely,

Diana Knight

Principal

Un Mensaje de la Principal

ing this: Due to the recent revision of the New York State Assessments, we are re-quired to make changes to address the issue of increased rigor. This past year, as in many districts throughout the state, a significant percentage of our students scored below proficiency on the state assessment. This is not in line with our academic expectations and the school district's strategic plan.

Another reason is that we want to dispel the

Among the various options being discussed by the MS ReDesign Steering Committee is a 6th Grade Academy. The committee will conduct a series of public meetings to dis-cuss the academy as well as other options. We will review pertinent research and set up criteria for making a final recommendation to the Board in January 2012, for the fol-lowing September.

There are several reasons why we are consider-


Message From President Board Of Education Member

Rosemarie Eller

More ways to learn about our great schools:

the web, Facebook, Twitter, text mes-sage and email!

www.whiteplainspublicschools.org

www.facebook.com/wpschools

www.twitter.com/wplainsschools

Sign up to receive messages and announcements from your school via text message and email:

www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/k12portal

“White Plains Myth” that one campus is bet-ter than the other. We have heard arguments for “both sides”.

Setting up a nurturing, soft-landing for all 6thgraders who will all meet and work together followed by a move to Highlands for 7th and 8th grades could help us to prepare our stu-dents better.

There are many reasonable questions and con-cerns! What about transitions? What about traditions? What about effective use of staff?

All of these issues and concerns are among the many which will be discussed and debated before the Board of Education makes any final decision about the future of our middle school programs.

The status quo is not delivering the results we need. What changes should we make? That will be the subject of meetings that will be scheduled this Fall.

Middle School

Re-Design

Community Forum

· September 22nd -WPHS Rm. B1

· October 19th—Location TBA

· November 1st or 3rd – TBA

Superintendent’s

Evening Hours

(7-9pm Ed House/Assembly Rm.)

· October 26th

· December 8th

· February 2nd

· April 17th

Check Distrct Website for updates on location

overseen some effective initiatives to ensure that the school retains its reputation for excel-lence within the academic community.

We also welcome the two new House Adminis-trators, Raegan Figueroa and John Orcutt to our staff and wish them well in their new as-signments.

On behalf of the members of the Board of Edu-cation I want to welcome you to a new school year. We hope it will be a year of wonderful experiences and challenges for your children.

We’d like to welcome Diana Knight back as Acting Principal and we know you appreciate her leadership as much as we do! She has

We hope you will participate in your children’s education and look forward to seeing you at school and districtwide events. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can help you in any way. Board members’ contact information is listed in the District Calendar and Directory.

Updates From White Plains Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Chris Clouet

http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org

http://www.facebook.com/wpschools

instrument group or voice part. This is the most prestigious honor a school music student can receive in the state of New York!

Shaina Brady Violin String Orchestra

Lauren Gamiel Double Bass Symphony Orchestra

Klara Gribetz Alto Women's Chorus

Jens Sannerud French Horn Symphonic Band

The following students were selected from thousands across New York to participate in one of the ensembles at the New York School Music Associa-tion's All-State Conference in Rochester from December 1-4. They qualified by participating in the NYSSMA solo/ en-semble festival last spring. They each performed a solo at the highest level of difficulty (level VI All-State), and scored at the highest possible level within their

Congratulations to our students and good luck in Rochester!


A Message From Coordinator of Fine Arts, Gary West

The Foundation for the Advance-ment for International Studies is very excited about the coming school year. Our mission is to help students to become engaged members of the global commu-nity. We would like to invite all interested students and parents to join us for our monthly meet-ing on September 14,2011 in Room A 109 ( North House) at 7:30PM. All of our monthly meet-ings will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Our 2nd annual FAISfest fundraiser will be on Monday, November 7, 2011. Mr. Lalan Mubiala, a retired con-sultant for the United Nations will be our guest speaker. On Decem-ber 8, 2011 we will be holding our first Zumbathon to raise money to support all students who want to get involved in inter-national activities.

hijos en el WPHS. Esto lo logramos a través de co-rreo electrónico, mensajes en el website, periódicos y reuniones del PTA. Nosotros compartimos sus pre-guntas y preocupaciones con la administración y apoyamos en beneficio de los estudiantes y padres. De manera que tienen que participar en algunas (si no todas) las actividades que el PTA ofrece. ¿Cómo hace el PTA para comunicarse directamente con

ustedes? A través de su participación como miembro del PTA, de sus compras del Spiritwe-ar, de sus firmas en las reuniones del PTA, y de los alertas K12 cuando usted nos proporciona y nos informa de su email y de sus celulares o teléfonos. ¿Cómo hace usted para contactarnos al PTA? A través del email del PTA [email protected], con una llamada telefónica y participando en reuniones y eventos. Toda esta informacióa puede conseguir en el calendario del distrito escolar de White Plains. El PTA Senior Recognition Fund recauda fondos para proveer becas a estudiantes del grado 12 (seniors) quienes han participado activamente en trabajos comunitarios. Por favor marque su calen-

Otro verano que termina, otro año escolar que comienza! Al cambiar nuestros almanaques de agosto para septiembre, el PTA de WPHS comien-za a trabajar con dos eventos el primero de sep-tiembre. El día comenzó con el Desayuno de Bienvenida al Personal de la escuela y terminó con una Parrillada que de Bienvenida a los estudiantes del noveno grado (Freshmen) en el estacionamien-to de estudiantes para ayudarlos en el proceso de transición a la familia del WPHS. Gracias a la Sra. Knight por sugerir el Parrillada y por co-patrocinarla

con el PTA.

Próximamente nuestro primer JUEGO DE FUTBOL AMERICANO en la escuela el viernes 16 de septiembre a las 7 p.m. Vengan a la escuela a apoyar a nuestros tigres, a disfrutar de la Banda y de nuestras porristas, a cenar en el Snack Bar, sea voluntario para ayudarnos a vender comida y sobre todo DISFRUTE!. Estará a la venta Spirit wear lo cual quiere decir piezas de vestir con el logo de WPHS. Busque el Snack Bar y el Spiritwear en TODOS los juegos de futbol americano en el WPHS y sea parte de nuestro equipo para recaudar fondos para apoyar los programas para estudiantes y padres. El Snack Bar del PTA estará en funcio-namiento el 24 de noviembre a las 10:30 am el Día de Acción de Gracias para el Turkey Bowl, en el juego de White Plains Rivalry, y en el juego

de White Plains Tigers vs. Stepinac Crusaders.

Nuestra primera reunión del PTA es el jueves 22 de septiembre a las 7:30 pm en la Biblioteca de la Escuela. Nosotros tendremos nuestro tradicional Meet & Greet para que ustedes puedan conocer a nuestros administradores y personal de recursos clave en el WPHS. Nosotros tendremos la votación de nuestros miembros para el presupuesto del PTA, y compartiremos información de loes eventos venideros

en el año escolar 2011-12. Conviértase en miem-bro del PTA y compre Spiritwear. La fecha límite para ordenar Spiritwear es el 30 de sep-

tiembre.

El 10 de noviembre nosotros tendremos una reu-nión especial del PTA a las 7 pm., en la cual vere-

mos el documental / película Race to Nowhere. Este documental nos muestra los grandes riesgos y las grandes presiones que nuestros estudiantes tienen que manejar diariamente y el impacto que tienen esos riesgos y presiones en los estudiantes, educadores, padres y familias. Después del documental/película habrá una discusión sobre esos tópicos en relación con la comunidad de White Plains. Esperamos contar con la asistencia de padres, estudiantes, facultad y personal para lograr una conversación con todas las

partes interesadas.

El PTA está aquí para ustedes como un intermediario de ayuda y comunicación. Nosotros mantenemos informados a los padres y representantes acerca de todo lo que sucede en el WPHS de manera que uste-des puedan ser participantes activos en la vida de sus

dario para los Juegos anuales Loucks Track & Field, Mayo 10-12, 2012. 2,600 atletas por 3 días de todos los Estados Unidos y del mundo vienen a competir en el WPHS Loucks Stadium. El PTA Snack Bar funciona en los juegos del sábado para recaudar fondos dedicados a las becas de los estudiantes que se gradúan. Nosotros deseamos que ustedes consideren ayudarnos a vender en el

Snack Bar.

Estos son algunos delo eventos importantes del PTA en la primera parte del año escolar 2011-12. Por favor manténgase informado con nuestra publicación Tiger-Tales. Esperamos se nos una en las diversiones mientras tratamos de proveer programas de enriqueci-miento para estudiantes y padres y apoyamos la edu-

cación de nuestros hijos en el WPHS.

Con el orgullo de Tigres!

Donna Louis & Catherine Murphy 914-806-5074 914-720-1010 Co-Presidents

[email protected]


Un Mensaje de los Presidentes



Friday, September 16 5:30—8pm

Home vs. North Rockland High School @

7pm Loucks Stadium

(Note: Game location/time may change due to rain damage at Loucks)

Saturday, October 1

*12-11pm City Of White

Plains Columbus Day Festival

*SnackBar hours TBA— North

Street Entrance

Thursday, October 6 4-7pm

Home vs. Suffern High School

@ 5pm Loucks Stadium

Friday, October 14 5:30-8pm

Home vs. Mt. Vernon High School @ 7pm

Loucks Stadium

Wednesday, November 23 7-8:30pm

WPHS Homecoming (non WPHS PTA)

Thursday, November 24 9am– 12noon

41st Annual Turkey Bowl @ Home vs.

Stepinac @ 10:30am Loucks Stadium

Playoffs run between October 24th—

November 5th. If there are any home

games, the WPHS PTA

SnackBar will operate.

We need volunteers for set-up, cooking, sales, and clean-up, or shopping. Please let us know if you

can help out in any way! Thanks again and let's hope for a winning season!

Mike Bambace Phil Viola 914-424-4302 914-428-4875


2011 VARSITY FOOTBALL & FALL

SNACKBAR GRILL SCHEDULE

PTA Happenings

Parent On-Line Portals

http://www.wpcsd.k12.ny.us/domain/92

Parent/Guardian Portal in Infinite Campus Through the Parent Portal, you will now have access to the following information about your children: Attendance, Student Schedule, Im-munizations, State Exams, Progress Reports and Report Cards (Grades 6-12 only).

K12 Alerts This is our automated telephone call system that we use to send out announcements and attendance calls (grades 6-12). This system has the ability to send announcements to your email/cell phone as a text message and to update your phone numbers and emergency contacts.

Your account information has been sent in the mail for both of these online ac-cess systems. Access can be found by selecting the district website Information

task bar, [K12 Alerts/ Parent Portal]. If you experience any problems, please complete the HELP form available on the webpage.

Last May as a WPHS Jun-ior, Brittany Sutton was selected by the Westchester East Putnam Region PTA as their regional winner of the Youth Humanitarian Award in Memory of Stanley Marcus. The WPHS PTA nominated Brittany for this award because she possesses those values of exemplary passion for community service.

In her application essay Brittany wrote: "... I like school and am a good student and I like sports and am a decent athlete. Community service

is different. When I get involved in a project such as the Relay for Life or the Light the Night, I feel a fire in my gut that I don’t feel when I study or when I get on a soccer field or basketball court. It’s different and it’s powerful. I feel like I am part of something much bigger than myself.

... what fires me is helping others, especially those less fortunate than myself." The PTA expects to see more good work from Brit-tany this year as a Senior!

The PTA seeks current junior and senior nomi-nees annually for The Youth Humanitarian Award in Memory of Stanley Marcus. One WPHS stu-dent applicant is selected and is submitted to our regional PTA. Look for more information and an application in the months to come via PTA emails and the Guidance Bulletins. Applications will be

due sometime during the first week of January.

WEPR SELECTS JUNIOR WINNER FOR THE YOUTH

HUMANITARIAN AWARD IN MEMORY OF STANLEY MARCUS

For over 20 years the

Woman’s Club of White

Plains has donated

funds for college scholarships to

WPHS students. This past April, we

hosted our annual Spring Fashion

Show and Luncheon which raised

$10,000 in scholarship funds.

There were ten recipients, who each

received $1,000. Congratulations to

Jenny Arpi, Katherine Bonnet,

Rosemica Ceus, Annie Dunning,

Noelle Roeper, Deyadyra Gonzales,

Jennifer Gonzales, Daniel Petralia,

Jessica Gonzales, and Katherine

Quiroz.

We look

forward to next year’s event which will

be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

Anyone who would like to donate auc-

tion items, or help in any way can con-

tact Laura Mastoloni at [email protected].

The event is open to anyone who would

like to attend. Please join us for a fun

afternoon, while supporting the stu-

dents of WPHS.

Thank you,

Laura Mastoloni

Co-Chair Philanthropy

The Woman’s Club of White Plains

THE WOMENS’ CLUB OF WHITE PLAINS FASHION SHOW A SUCCESS!


Diana Knight, Guy Matthews, Brittany Sutton,

Donna Louis, Rose Lovitch

Our 2011 models for this past Spring’s Fashion Show fund-raiser. Our models were WPHS staff, students, and mem-

bers of our Junior Teen Section. Do

you recognize

our models?

The Antonio Meucci Lodge #213, Order of the Sons of Italy in America awarded three WPHS seniors last June. The recipients were Angel Rose Tinni-rello, Nicholas Mannarino, and Michael Lovitch. Each received a $500 scholar-ship. Honoring them are President Tereso Riverso, and Scholarship Commit-tee Co-Chairs Frank Tarone and Sandi Farducchi.


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Now is the time to start working toward this goal. The awards are presented to all students who:

Complete 30 hours of service to the school or community between July 1, 2011 & March 31, 2012

Prepare a written statement about their plans and goals after graduation

Mail the completed application packet; must be postmarked by April 6, 2012

Complete all requirements for graduation by June 2012.

Forms to keep track of service hours will be available on our PTA website, accessed thru the High School main

page under Site Shortcuts (click on PTA). The application packets will also be available in the guidance offices in January.

The PTA congratulates the following 64 seniors from the

Class of 2011 who received the Recognition Award!

Evan Amadio Jordyn Eisenpress Grace Jefferson Daniel Petralia

Edoni Andre Linnea Fargo Natalie Krzemienski Katherine Quiroz

Monica Arismendez Donya Feizbakhsh Louis Lacarbonara Erik Reiblein

Andrew Baritz Douglas Geller Michael Lovitch Melissa Restrepo

Jessica Bedoya Michael Gonzalez Bridget Maguire Marisa Rosario

Jordan Berger Jennifer Gonzalez Kelly Maguire Denise Santizo

Molly Bernhard Rachel Grafman Kyana Mangol Samantha Schanzer

Katherine Bonnet Gabrielle Greto Nicholas Mannarino Devon Smith

Tynisha Brice Velisha Guillaume Alix Marks Sean-Patrick Sosa-lles

Alison Brotman Emily Hendry Julia Martino Preeth Srinivasaraghavan

Dane Brown Stefanie Hodapp Meaghan McLeod Ryan Stagg

Craig Bruno Margaret Honig Michael Messina Jason Timberg

Rebecca Carnevalla Rosalyn Idowu Rebecca Milian Angel Rose Tinnirello

Julianne Clampet Kathryn Irmler Cormac Nataro Brian Warager

Gustavo De Andrade Shawn Jackson Brendan Oates Kate Weiner

Annie Dunning Joseph Jacob Juliana Palmieri Catherine Wisell

El primero de septiembre todos los estudiantes del noveno grado tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer y reunirse con sus maestros antes del comienzo de clases, se les dio un tour de la escuela y se reunieron con sus consejeros, Deni-se Velasquez y Maria Csikortos. Después de una reunión con Paula Dalto, la Consejera de las Actividades Estudiantiles, y los oficiales del GO, los estudiantes del noveno grado se inscribieron en actividades co-curriculares. Nosotros termina-mos el día con un barbecue ofrecido por el PTA. El primer día de clases los estudiantes nuevos

del noveno grado se sentían tan cómodos en el edificio que cualquiera hubiese podido pen-sar que estaban en otros grados.

El viaje de los estudiantes del grado doce (Seniors) a Williamsburg, Virginia fue pos-puesto para el viernes 23 de septiembre hasta el domingo 25 de septiembre. Los asesores (Advisors) piden disculpas a los estudiantes que no pueden viajar en estas nuevas fechas. Desafortunadamente, debido al huracán Irene nos vimos obligados a decidir estos cambios.

Se harán arreglos para devolver el dinero a los estudiantes que no puedan asistir al viaje.

Nuestros mejores deseos para usted y su familia.

Atentamente,

Diana Knight

Principal

Un Mensaje de la Principal (viene de la pagina 3)

2012 PTA Senior Recognition Award

AUGUST 29 PTA website FALL SPIRITWEAR Sales BEGINS

SEPT. 1 7:30 - 11AM, C Corridor Staff Welcome Back Breakfast Freshman Orientation w/ PTA BBQ Lunch 12—1:30pm

16 7pm, Loucks Stadium PTA Snack Bar - Football Game @ WPHS vs. North Rockland

22 7:30pm, Media Center PTA: Meet & Greet; SPIRITWEAR

30 SPIRITWEAR DEADLINE

OCT. 1 12—11pm White Plains Parks & Recreation Columbus Day Festival North St. Entrance PTA Snack Bar

6 5pm, Loucks Stadium PTA Snack Bar - Football Game @ WPHS vs. Suffern

6 7:30pm, Auditorium WPHS Open House, Class Schedule Tour 7:45-9:30pm

13 7:30pm, Media Center PTA: Guidance Night

14 7pm, Loucks Stadium PTA Snack Bar - Football Game

@ WPHS vs. Yorktown

28-5 TBA Football Playoffs – PTA Snack Bar?

NOV. 10 7pm, Auditorium PTA: Race To Nowhere Movie/Discussion

24 10:30am Turkey Bowl PTA Snack Bar Football Game Loucks Stadium WPHS vs. Stepinac SpiritWear Sale

DEC. 10 10 am-4 pm, H Bldng PTA Craft Fair

14 7:30pm, Media Center WPHS Guidance:

Financial Aid with Heather McDonnell

JAN. 12 7:30pm, Media Center PTA: PEACE OUTside Campus

SNOW DATE, JAN. 26 With Kathleen Bonistall

FEB. 9 7:30pm, Media Center PTA: Topic TBA

MARCH 8 7:30pm, Media Center PTA: Curriculum Update

14 7pm, Auditorium 8th Grade WPHS Orientation

25 11am—5pm, GYM Engineering Expo @ WPHS

PTA Snack Bar

APRIL 19 6 –7:30pm, Media Center WPHS Guidance:

College Planning Night

20 10am, B Atrium Staff Appreciation Lunch

25 7:30pm, Media Center Joint PTA Council, HS & MS

School Budget & Vote

MAY 10 7:30pm, Media Center PTA Meeting TBA

12 7am-4pm PTA Snack Bar for Loucks Loucks Stadium Track & Field Meet

JUNE 1 10am, GYM Senior Breakfast


WPHS PTA Calendar Of Events 2011-2012

Area All State Practices / Performance Wed., Oct. 19 3 — 9pm Area All State Rehearsal @WPHS

Wed., Nov. 2 3 - 9pm Area All State Rehearsal @WPHS

Thurs., Nov. 3 8am - 8pm Area All State @ SUNY- PURCHASE NYSSMA ALL STATE Conference in Rochester Thurs-Sun, Dec. 1 –4

WPHS FALL PLAY:

November 17-19, 2011

Thursday, November 17 at

3:30pm

Friday, November 18 at 7pm

Saturday, November 19 at

2:30pm & 7pm

Winter Holiday Concert I -

Chamber Orch, Concert Orch,

Mixed Chorus, Concert Band

Tues., Dec. 13 7:30PM AUD

Winter Holiday Concert II - Symphony

Orchestra, Treble Choir, Choir

Thurs. Dec. 15 7:30PM AUD

WPHS Music & Theatre

Calendar Oct/Dec 2011

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Help the White Plains PTA support our students through teacher developed grants, assemblies, programs and scholarships

Help the PTAs in New York work toward policies for the safety of our students – such as graduated driver’s licenses

A chance to be involved in your child’s education – PRICELESS

Make your voice count – Become a member!

JOIN THE WPHS PTA! Dual Membership - $15

Single Membership - $10

Make your check payable to: WPHS PTA

Mail to: White Plains High School PTA 550 North Street, White Plains, New York 10605 (or drop in the PTA mailbox in the Main Office)

For more information, please email us at [email protected] or call: Sue Golden 682-9329 OR Traci Jackson 328-0345

♦The first 100 PTA members to join will be entered into a SPECIAL PRIZE drawing♦

□ Dual Membership -$15 □ Single Membership - $10 ....................... $ _______________

(2 PTA Votes) (1 PTA Vote)

□ Additional donation to the WPHS PTA general fund .................................. + $ _______________

Total amount enclosed ...................................................................................... $ _______________

Additional Information to help us provide information to you:

Family Last Name: _________________________________________________ Adult First Names: (1) : _______________________ (2): ______________________ Address_______________________________________Phone #_______________________

Student Name/Grad Yr: 2012: _____________________________ 2013:_____________________________ 2014: _____________________________ 2015:_____________________________ Please provide us with your most recent email address (All e-mail addresses are kept confidential and will be used for PTA/School news only)

* E-Mail Address: ______________________________________________________

(addt’l email): ______________________________________________________

Our children thank you for your support!

First 100 PTA Members to

join will be entered in a fre

e

SpiritWear drawing !

(selected items)

VOLUME 31, NUMBER 1

¡Ayude a nuestra asociación de padres y profesores (PTA) apoyar a nuestros estudiantes a través de los subsidios, las asambleas, los programas y las becas

¡Ayude a las otras asociaciones de Nueva York iniciar las políticas para la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes – como las licensias graduadas de conducir

La oportunidad de participar en la educación de su niño – es INVALORABLE!

¡Haga que cuente su voz! – ¡Afíliase hoy!

¡ÚNESE A LA ASOCIACION DE PADRES Y PROFESORES (PTA)!

Cuota de Afiliación Para Dos Miembros - $15 Cuota de Afiliación Individual - $10

Haga un cheque pagadero a: WPHS PTA

Envíe esta forma a: White Plains High School PTA 550 North Street, White Plains, New York 10605

(o deje esta forma el el correo de la PTA en la oficina princial)

Para más información, por favor mandar un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llamar: Lisa Sanchez 914-325-8843

♦Los primeros 100 miembros de PTA para unirse a entrarán en un sorteo PREMIO ESPECIAL♦

□ Cuota de Afiliación para Dos Miembros -$15 (2 Votos para la PTA) ...... $ _________________

□ Cuota de Afiliación Individual - $10 (1 Voto para la PTA) ....... $ _________________

□ Donación adicional al fondo general de WPHS ................................ + $ _________________

La Suma Total Incluido .............................................................................. $ _________________

Información adicional para ayudarnos proveerle información:

Apellido de la Familia: _________________________________________________ Nombres de los Adultos: (1) : _______________________ (2): ______________________ Dirección______________________________ Número de Teléfono_______________________

Nombre del Estudiante/Año de Graduación: 2012: _____________________________ 2013:_____________________________ 2014: _____________________________ 2015:_____________________________ Favor de proveernos con su correo electrónico más reciente

(Todas las direcciones de correo electrónico son confidenciales y serán utilizadas solamente para informarles de eventos y noticias de la escuela superior y de la PTA)

* Dirección de Correo Electrónico: _______________________________________

(otra dirección de correo electrónico): _______________________________________

¡Nuestros estudiantes agradecen su apoyo!

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Christine Cavalucci………….1st VP,Programs

682-0936

Karen Reynolds.………….…. Programs Chair

684-0616

Sue Golden…..…………..2nd VP, Membership

682-9329

Traci Jackson.………….…..Membership Chair

328-0345

Vicki Cignarella.…………....3rd VP, Newsletter

761-7186

Patti Indelicato…Newsletter Production Chair

761-4697

Sarah Medelius...Newsletter Production Chair

525-2004

Alayna Shalom…Newsletter Production Chair

358-1397

Heidi Sobo…...…Newsletter Production Chair

422-3111

Michael Bambace……….…..4th VP, SnackBar

424-4302

Phil Viola………………..……....SnackBar Chair

428-4875

Cherelle Vasudevan…...….....5th VP, Publicity

686-5560

Donna Spitz….…..….…....6th VP, Recognition

761-8442

Claire Strati..….…….……....Recognition Chair

673-1283

Gina Cipriani LaPlaca……...7th VP,Hospitality

288-8458

Dianne Guiliano.………...…..Hospitality Chair

686-9622

Robin McDonough……Corresponding Secretary

948-2790

Kathy Marks…………………….……..Treasurer

949-7811

Sue Brumer.…………..Faculty Representative

422-2182 (WPHS)

Evelyn Alicea-Santiago….Special Needs Liaison

422-2092 (WPMS)

TBA………………....…..STARS Representative

Christine O’Brien………….Department Grants

993-9785

Vicki Cignarella….…….……………....WebPage

761-7186

Colette Collins…..……..…….PTA Council Rep

948-8541

Laurie Dunning…….…..…….PTA Council Rep

997-8020

OPEN….………………...….School Budget Rep

Felicia Lotito…..……..…8th Grade Orientation

761-5493

Nella Carosi…………..……….Senior Breakfast

948-1846

Joretta Crabbe….……..….…..….…....Craft Fair

948-4258

Melissa Cardon………....….…….…....Craft Fair

831-9223

Marcie Strauss….……..….…..….…....Craft Fair

428-2822

Rose Lovitch…………..……...……..…....Craft Fair

428-3963

Brenda Velez…………………….Staff Breakfast

946-1160

Mily Halpern….………………….Staff Breakfast

949-8038

Lori Nicholson……..Staff Appreciation Lunch

946-6840

Heidi Sobo…...……..Staff Appreciation Lunch

422-3111

OPEN………………..………...Loucks SnackBar

OPEN…………….….………...Loucks SnackBar

Michael Bambace……..Loucks SnackBar Grill

424-4302

Carolina Burnett.………………..…...SpiritWear

686-2603

Nella Carosi…….………………..…...SpiritWear

948-1846

WPHS PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD & COMMITTEES FOR 2011-2012

[email protected]

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