Delaware Community School

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1 Delaware Community School Giglio s Journal Delaware Community School friends and families, City School District of Albany As our academic school year draws to a close, our children have had an opportunity to engage in fantastic programming at DCS. All members of our learning community; teachers, support staff, families as well as volunteers have designed meaningful educational experiences this month. Our International Wellness Day was a huge hit. Thanks to Mrs. Wislous and Mr. Kearnan for bringing this fun event to our students. Our Science Night brought out many students and families for an evening of discovery and excitement. Thanks to our parents and staff for making this event so successful. Our gymnasium was filled to capacity for our Spring Music Concert. Our families were treated to our strings, band and chorus. I continued to be inspired by the work of this talented group of students, lead by Mr. Lindquist, Ms. DeVall and Mrs. Vargo. We have purchased two new SmartBoards for the fall. Our staff has been scheduled to receive training this month on how to fully integrate this exciting new technology into our lessons. In addition, we have 24 newly refurbished and operational computers in our computer lab as of last week. Finally, please see the updated information on our SNN (School News Notifier) system. This looks to be a strong vehicle to relay important information to our families. Volume 1, Issue 3 July/August 2010 DCS Newsletter Enrichment Programs at DCS Supply Lists Highlights Upcoming events Event Calendar Have a safe and relaxing summer! Thomas J. Giglio Principal Delaware Community School Home of the Dual Language Program Giglio s Journal A los amigos y las familias de la Escuela de la Comunidad de Delaware, Según nos acercamos al final del año escolar, nuestros estudiantes han tenido la oportunidad de captar la programación fantástica en DCS. Todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad de aprendizaje; los profesores, el personal de ayuda, las familias así como voluntarios han diseñado experiencias educativas significativas este mes. Nuestro Día Internacional de la Salud y el Bienestar Físico fue un éxito. Gracias a la Sra. Wislous y al Sr. Kearnan por traer este evento de diversión a nuestros estudiantes. Nuestra Noche de Ciencia trajo muchos estudiantes y familias para una tarde de descubrimiento y de entusiasmo. Gracias a nuestros padres y al personal por hacer este evento exitoso. Nuestro gimnasio se llenó a capacidad para nuestro concierto de música de la primavera. Nuestras familias disfrutaron de instrumentos de cuerdas, la banda y el coro. Sigo inspirado por el trabajo de este grupo talentoso de estudiantes, bajo la dirección del Sr. Lindquist, la Srta. DeVall y la Sra.Vargo. Hemos comprado dos SmartBoards nuevas para el otoño. Nuestro personal recibirá entrenamiento este mes en cómo integrar completamente esta nueva y emocionante tecnología en nuestras lecciones. Además, nosotros hemos tenido 24 computadoras nuevas en nuestro laboratorio de computadoras desde la semana pasada. Finalmente, mire por favor la información actualizada sobre nuestro sistema de SNN (notificador de las noticias de la escuela). El sistema luce ser un vehículo fuerte para retransmitir la información importante a nuestras familias. Deseo que tengan un verano seguro y relajante! Thomas J. Giglio Principal Escuela de la Comunidad de Delaware Hogar del Programa de Dual Language

2 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 2 Nurse s News Another year has come and gone and it is very hard to believe. I would like to extend my thanks to all for your patience, assistance and cooperation. I wish all a very happy, healthy and enjoyable summer. Please review the following if you are registering a new student/s and medical regulations for specific grade levels: Communicable disease control is a primary responsibility of school and public health authorities. Mandatory immunization is one aspect of a comprehensive communicable disease control program. N.Y.S Public Health Law, Section 2164 mandates that schools not permit a child to be admitted unless the parent/guardian provides the school with a certificate of immunization or proof from a physician that the child is in the process of receiving the required immunizations. Students need the following: Diphtheria (Primary series) 3 doses required Hepatitis B Measles Mumps Polio Rubella Varicella 3 doses required 3 doses required 1 dose required 3 doses required 1 dose require 1 dose required Please note that Pre K students require only 1 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella). Kindergarten requires 2. All of the above immunizations must be documented by your physician or the Health Department where the child received the immunizations, or must be from an official copy of the immunization record from the child s previous school. Education Law and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education require physical examinations of children when they: Enter a school district for the first time Are in grades Pre-K, K, 2, 4, 7 and 10 Participate in interscholastic sports Are referred to the Committee on Special Education If a report of a child s examination is submitted from a primary health care provider, it must be signed by a physician, nurse practitioner or physician s assistant. Physical forms (blank) will be in your child s last report card in grades Pre-K, 1, 3. Physicals must be no more than twelve months prior to the commencement of the school year in which the examination is required. Students must also have dental certificates if the child is entering the district for the first time, and in grades Pre-K, 2, and 4. School Personnel are often asked to given medicine to children during school hours. Many medicines CAN be taken effectively outside school hours. If your doctor feels it is absolutely necessary to administer medication in school, contact the Health Office to obtain a Medication Permission form. The form needs to be filled out by the physician and parents/guardians need to fill out bottom half of the form before medication can be administered. Medication must be delivered to the Health office with your child s name and pharmacy label on the medication to be administered. Medications should not be transported to and from school. Parents/guardians should ask the pharmacist for two containers, one to remain at home and one at school. Medications must NOT be carried to school by students on school buses. This presents a danger to all students. Students may NOT carry medication on their person during the school day. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to keep the school informed of any health condition that would affect their child s safety, school performance, or toleration of physical activity. If for any reason a child is unable to participate in the physical education program, the parent/guardian must provide appropriate documentation from the attending physician indicating the problem, the specific limitations and the duration of those limitations. When the child may return to gym participation, we must have a note from the physician indicating this. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to inform the school of any contagious diseases or unusual health problems that the child may have. In this way we can plan for the child s safety and special needs in order to maximize the child s educational experience. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me at It has been a pleasure caring for you child/dren this year. Hoping to see you in the Fall, Sincerely, Linda Johnson School Nurse-Teacher

3 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 3 Nurse s News Es difícil creer que otro año vino y se fue. Me gustaría dar las gracias a todos por su paciencia, asistencia y cooperación. Les deseo a todos un verano muy feliz, saludable y agradable. Por favor, revise la siguiente información si usted está registrando un nuevo estudiante y los reglamentos médicos específicos para los diferentes grados: El control de las enfermedades es una responsabilidad primaria de la escuela y las autoridades de salud pública. La vacunación obligatoria es un aspecto de un programa integral de lucha contra las enfermedades transmisibles. La ley de Salud Pública del Estado de Nueva York, Sección 2164 ordena que las escuelas no permitan que un niño sea admitido a menos que el padre o apoderado proporcione a la escuela con un certificado de vacunación o prueba de un médico que el niño se encuentra en proceso de recibir las vacunas requeridas. Los estudiantes necesitan las siguientes: La difteria (serie primaria) 3 dosis requeridas Hepatitis B 3 dosis requeridas El sarampión 3 dosis requeridas Parotiditis 1 dosis requerida Polio 3 dosis requeridas La rubéola 1 dosis requieren Varicela 1 dosis requerida Por favor, tome nota de que los estudiantes de Pre-K sólo requieren un MMR (Sarampión, Paperas, Rubéola). Jardín Infantil requiere 2. Todas las vacunas listadas anteriormente deberán estar documentadas por su médico o el Departamento de Salud, donde el niño recibió las vacunas, o una copia oficial de la cartilla de vacunación de la escuela anterior del niño. La ley de Educación y el Reglamento del Comisionado de Educación requiere exámenes físicos de los niños cuando: Entran a un distrito escolar por primera vez Si está en los grados Pre-K, K, 2, 4, 7 y 10 Participan en deportes interescolares Si son referidos al Comité de Educación Especial Si un informe de examen de un niño es presentado por el proveedor de atención primaria de salud, debe ser firmado por un médico, enfermera o asistente médico. La forma física (en blanco) estará en la tarjeta del ultimo informe de su hijo en los grados Pre-K, 1, 3. Los exámenes físicos deben ser no más de doce meses antes del comienzo del año escolar en que se exija el examen. Los estudiantes también deben tener certificados dentales si el niño está entrando en el distrito por primera vez, y en los grados Pre-K, 2, y 4. Se le pide con frecuencia al personal de la escuela que administre medicina a los niños durante el horario escolar. Muchos medicamentos pueden tomarse con eficacia fuera del horario escolar. Si su médico considera que es absolutamente necesario administrar la medicina en la escuela, comuníquese con la Oficina de Salud para obtener un formulario de autorización de medicamentos. El formulario debe ser llenado por el médico y los padres/apoderados deben llenar la mitad inferior del formulario antes de que el medicamento pueda ser administrado. Los medicamentos deben ser entregados a la oficina de Salud con el nombre de su hijo y la etiqueta de la farmacia sobre el medicamento que se administra. Los medicamentos no deben ser transportados hacia y desde la escuela. Los padres o apoderados deberán solicitar al farmacéutico dos envases, uno para permanecer en la casa y el otro en la escuela. Los medicamentos no deben ser traídos a la escuela por los estudiantes en los autobuses escolares. Esto presenta un peligro para todos los estudiantes. Los estudiantes no pueden cargar medicamentos durante el día escolar. Es la responsabilidad del padre o apoderado el mantener la escuela informada de cualquier condición de salud que afectan a la seguridad de sus hijos, bajo rendimiento escolar, o la tolerancia de la actividad física. Si por alguna razón, un niño es incapaz de participar en el programa de educación física, el padre o apoderado debe presentar la documentación adecuada del médico tratante indicando el problema, las limitaciones y la duración de esas limitaciones. Cuando el niño puede regresar a participar en el gimnasio, debemos tener una nota del médico que indica esto. Es la responsabilidad de los padres o apoderados el informar a la escuela de alguna enfermedad contagiosa o problemas poco comunes de salud que el niño puede tener. De esta manera podemos planear para la seguridad del niño y sus necesidades especiales con el fin de maximizar la experiencia educativa del niño. Como siempre, si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, no dude en llamarme al Ha sido un placer cuidar sus niños este año. Espero verlos en el otoño. Atentamente, Sra. Linda Johnson Enfermera-Maestra de la Escuela

4 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 4 Classroom Supply Lists/ Listas de Materiales Escolares Pre - Kindergarten: Mrs. Banda-Wemple Dual Language Program 1 oversized beginner pencil 4 extra large glue sticks 1 bottle of Elmer s glue (7.5 fl. oz.) 1 pocket folders (take-home folder) 1 tissue box 1 paper towel roll 1 box of Ziploc bags 1 container of baby wipes or wet wipes 2 Toothbrushes (for your child to keep at school) 1 Toothpaste FDA Approved (for your child to use at school daily) Blanket and/or pillow for naptime (with name) 1 change of clothing (labeled and in a plastic bag) to keep at school "just in case" *Blankets will be sent home every other Fridays to be washed, and returned to school on the following Monday. You may donate one or more of these items to our class: (now or anytime during the school year) -Paper plates -Paper cups -Napkins 1 lápiz grande para principiantes 4 barras de pegamento grandes 1 botella de pegamento marca Elmer s (7.5 fl. oz.) 1 folder con bolsillos (para comunicación con la casa) 1 caja de papel tissue (Kleenex) 1 rollo de papel toalla 1 caja de bolsas Ziploc 1 caja de toallitas desechables para bebés 2 cepillos de dientes (su niño lo usará en la escuela) 1 tubo de pasta de dientes aprobado por FDA (su niño lo usará en la escuela todos los días) una manta y/o una almohada para la siesta (con nombre) Una muda de ropa (con nombre y en una bolsa de plástico) para tenerlo en la escuela por si acaso *Las mantas se mandarán a casa cada dos viernes para ser lavadas y deben ser devueltas el siguiente lunes. Usted puede donar uno o más de estos artículos para nuestra clase: (ahora o en cualquier época del año escolar) - platos de papel - vasos de papel - servilletas Ms. Daniels Supplies Needed: Blanket, pillow, box of tissue, extra set of clothes

5 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 5 Classroom Supply Lists/ Listas de Materiales Escolares Kindergarten: Mrs. Valentine Dual Language Program 2 Boxes of 24 Crayola crayons 1 pair of Fiskar scissors (rounded tip) 2 Pocket Folders 12 small glue sticks 1 Small supply box (approx. 71/2 L X 41/2 W). It must be big enough to fit all of your child s supplies. 2 Boxes of Tissues **A towel or blanket for rest time **A change of clothes in a bag labeled with your child s name Just in case *************************************** 2 cajas de 24 crayolas 1 tijera de fiscar (punta redonda) 2 fólder con bolsillo 12 tubitos de pegamento (12 small glue sticks) 1 caja de plástico pequeña (aprox.. 71/2 X 41/2) para poner todos los útiles **Una toalla o una sabana para la hora de descansar **Un cambio de ropa en una bolsa con el nombre de su hijo/a por si acaso Mrs. Short Please send supplies in a plastic bag 24 count crayons 1 pkg. pencil 2 pkg. index cards 1 index card box 1 eight count pkg. classic color markers 2 boxes of tissues 1 backpack 24 glue sticks (we go through a lot!) 1 pair of scissors 1 pencil sharpener w/cover Extra pair of clothes (labeled with child s name) 2 pkg. of dry erase markers 3 blue folders 3 red folders 1 PRIMARY composition book 1 pkg of black fine tip markers Variety of family photos that do NOT need to be returned

6 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 6 Classroom Supply Lists/ Listas de Materiales Escolares First Grade: Ms. Loomis - A book bag - 2 boxes of tissues - 2 rolls of paper towels - A box of crackers/cookies to share with the class Ms. LaFountain 12 dozen yellow #2 pencils 2 black & white composition journals 4 2 pocket folders (red, blue, green, yellow) 6 large pink erasers 4 glue sticks 2 boxes tissues 64 count crayons 1 package dry erase markers 3 packs white 3X5 cards ** Please buy supplies only in the colors indicated ** Ms. Avila - Dual Language Program Lista de materiales escolares 8 - Pocket folders (2 red, 2 blue, 2 green, 2 yellow) 5 - #2 pencils 12pk 8 - Large glue sticks 2 - Boxes of markers (12 count) 3 - Boxes of tissue 4 - Large pink erasers 2 - Boxes of crayons (12-24 count) 2 - Composition notebooks 2 - Scissors 1 - Box of pencil top erasers 1- Package of 3x5 index cards 1- Pencil box 1- Ziploc bags 8 libretas/carpetas (2 rojas, 2 azules, 2 verdes, 2 amarillas) 5 docenas lápices #2 8 grande tubos de pega 2 paquetes de 12 marcadores 3 cajas de tisúes 4 grandes borradores rosadas 2 cajas de crayóla (12-24) 2 cuadernos 2 tijeras 1 paquete de borras para lápices 1 paquete de 3x5 - tarjetas de índex 1 estuche de lápices (grande) 1 paquete de bolsas de Ziploc

7 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 7 Class School Supply Lists/ Listas de Materiales Escolares Second Grade: Ms. Fowler 24 yellow #2 pencils Box of 48 or more Crayola crayons 4 glue sticks 1 roll paper towels 2 boxes tissues 4 folders ( 2 should be a solid color) 2 black and white composition books 2 large pink erasers Most supplies are communal and will be shared in class. Thank you! Mrs. Lyons Necessary: 1 dozen #2 pencils 4 composition notebooks Erasers- pencil top and rectangular Glue sticks 4 pocket folders with the pockets on the bottom- not on the sides A box of crayons- 24 pack is big enough A pair of scissors A package of WIDE RULED loose-leaf paper (not college-ruled) 1 box of tissues A roll of paper towels A box of baby wipes Optional (but nice to have): Blue or black erasable pens Pack of markers Pack of white board markers (Expo or Marks-a-Lot brands) *Materials need to be available each day for the students to use. *Parents will be asked to replenish items as needed during the school year. *Students need a BOOKBAG to carry homework, notices, etc. back and forth to school. *Sneakers will be needed on Gym days and anytime your child plays on the playground. (For safety reasons) Mrs. Militello - Dual Language Program 2 Dozen #2 pencils 2 docenas de lápices #2 4 folders (1 each: red, green, yellow, blue) 4 folletos (1 de cada color: rojo, verde, amarillo y azul) 2 boxes of 24 crayons 2 cajas de 24 crayones 1 safety scissors 1 tijeras para niños 1 box of colored pencils 1 caja de lápices de colores 1 box colored markers 1 caja de marcadores 5 jumbo glue sticks 5 gran palitos de pega 4 composition notebooks 4 cuadernos de composición 1 pkg of pencil top erasers 1 paquete de borras para lápices 1 box of Ziploc gallon bags 1 caja de bolsas de Ziploc de galón 2 erasers 2 gomas de borrar

8 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 8 Class School Supply Lists/ Listas de Materiales Escolares Third Grade: Ms. Tavarez Dual Language Program Backpack no wheels Folders with pockets Blue Purple Yellow Green Orange 2 folders with any design (for homework) #2 pencils a few packs** Large erasers no small erasers** Scissors** Pencil box Pencil bag Box of crayons (24 count)** 4 composition notebooks (marble) 4 spiral notebooks (1 subject) green, yellow, orange or red, negro. 2 sharpeners with lids** Colored pencils Glue sticks** 1 glue bottle Highlighter Dry erase markers 1 roll of paper towels Index cards Markers (12-pack) Lista de útiles escolares Mochila (sin ruedas) Portafolios (folders) con bolsillos Azul Morado Amarillo Verde Anaranjado 2 portafolios de diseño (para la tarea) Lápices #2 (varios paquetes)** Borradores grandes (no borradores pequeños)** Tijeras** Estuche (bolsa) para los lápices Caja para los lápices Un caja de crayolas de 24** 4 cuadernos de composición (mármol) 4 cuadernos espirales ( 1 materia), verde, amarillo, anaranjado o rojo, y negro 2 sacapuntas con tapas** 1 caja de lápices de colores Palitos de pegamento** 1 botella de pegamento 1 plumón fosforescente (highlighter) Plumón (marcador) para la pizarra (dry erase) 1 rollo de papel toalla Fichas de cartulina (4X6) index cards Paquete de 12 Plumones (marcadores) ****Materials needed for the home**** English dictionary Spanish/English translation dictionary ****Útiles para la casa**** Un diccionario en inglés Diccionario en traducciones de español/inglés

9 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 9 Class School Supply Lists/ Listas de Materiales Escolares Third Grade: Ms. Schiavoni PLEASE --- NO PENCILS! Following are the supplies I d like your child to bring in to school for third grade. Check out stores like Staples, Walmart, Target and Office Max, just to name a few. They usually have good sales over the summer! * One pack of dry erase markers (either Marks-A- Lot or Expo brand --- the cheaper brands don t write well, and run out too fast) * Two packs of pens (blue or black). I PREFER the Papermate Erasermate pens, but they are expensive, so please send in ANY KIND of ball point pen. Please do NOT send in pencils...too much time is taken up with sharpening. Mrs. Schillinger * One roll of paper towels * Two boxes of Kleenex 2 Boxes #2 Pencils 5 Pocket Folders 1 Box of Colored Pencils 4 Boxes of Tissues 2 Pencil Sharpeners 2 Composition Notebooks 2 Packs of Glue Sticks 4 Large Pink erasers 1 Pair of Scissors 2 Boxes of Wipes 1 Box of Pencil Top Erasers 2 Boxes of Crayons 1 Binder with Plastic Front $5.00 for snacks or bring in a healthy snack two times throughout the year Fourth Grade; Ms. Myers 6 plain two pocket folders in different colors, one for every subject (red, blue, green, yellow, purple, etc.) 4 plain composition notebooks Hand held pencil sharpener with lid 2 boxes of tissues two rolls of paper towels 2 packs of loose leaf paper Crayons 2 packs of 24 pencils 1 pack of erasable pens Ms. Zielinski Dual Language Program Backpack Folders with pockets: Blue, Purple, Yellow, Green, Orange 2 folders with any design (for homework) #2 pencils (a few packs-better quality)** Large erasers ** Fiskar scissors Pencil box Pencil bag Box of crayons (24 count) ** 2 packs of loose-leaf paper 2 composition notebooks (marble) 4 spiral notebooks (1 subject):1-orange, 1-green, 1-yellow, 1- any color 2 sharpeners with lids Colored pencils Glue sticks Highlighter Dry erase marker 2 boxes of Kleenex (tissue) *********************************************************** Mochila Portafolios ( Folders ) con bolsillos: Azul, Morado, Amarillo, Verde, Anaranjado 2 Portafolios de diseño (para la tarea) Lápices #2 (varios paquetes- americano es mejor calidad) ** Borradores grandes** Tijeras 1 bolsa para los lápices 1 caja para los lápices 1 caja de crayolas de 24 ** 1 plumón (marcador) de borrar en seco para la pizarra 1 plumón fluorescente o transparente (highlighter) 2 paquetes de 100 hojas de papel rayado 4 cuadernos espirales (1 materia): 1- anaranjado, 1-verde, 1- amarillo, y 1-cualquier color 2 cuadernos (mármol) de composición 2 sacapuntas con tapas 1 caja de lápices de colores Palitos de pegamento 2 cajas de pañuelitos de papel-kleenex

10 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 10 Class School Supply Lists/ Listas de Materiales Escolares Fifth Grade: Mrs. Wisenhunt - Dual Language Program Red folder Yellow folder Purple folder Green folder Red, yellow, purple, green, and blue notebooks (5 total) Composition notebooks (2) Dry erase markers (4) 4 Glue sticks 1 Protractor 1 Ruler 1 Mathematical compass 1 Scissors Tissues (2 boxes) Loose leaf paper (2 packages) TICONDEROGA Number 2 Pencils (3 packages) 3 x 5 note cards (3 packages) Container of Clorox wipes (1) Ms. Cimini: NOTEBOOKS: 6 composition notebooks FOLDER: 1 durable folder for your child to use to keep track of homework and important papers PENCILS: 3 packages of number 2 pencils LOOSE-LEAF PAPER: 1 package of loose-leaf paper; wide ruled works best POST-ITS: 2 packages of post-it notes (standard size) DRY-ERASE MARKERS: 1 package of 4 skinny dry erase markers. Lista de artículos escolares Una carpeta roja Una carpeta amarilla Una carpeta morada Una carpeta verde 5 cuadernos con espiral (roja, amarilla, morada, verde y azul) 2 cuadernos tipo composition 4 marcadores tipo dry erase 4 palitos de pega 1 Transportador 1 Regla 1 Compás para matemáticas 1 Par de tijeras Pañuelos de papel (2 cajas) Papel a rayas (2 paquetes) Lápices TICONDEROGA #2 (3 paquetes) Tarjetas de 3 x 5 (3 paquetes) 1 contenedor de toallitas Clorox Ms. Hendley Pencils Pens (black/blue) Loose leaf paper Pencil box Crayons Markers 4 one subject notebooks (red, green, blue, yellow) 4 pocket folders (red, green, blue, yellow) 2 black and white composition notebooks

11 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 11 Class School Supply Lists/ Listas de Materiales Escolares Fifth Grade: Ms. Scharf: Welcome to 5th grade! Keep your eyes open for incredible sales at Staples, Rite Aid, and places like Wal-Mart to get really cheap prices on these items during the summer. It is important for your child to bring all of the following supplies, as we will be using them the entire year. NOTEBOOKS: 6 composition notebooks FOLDER: 1 durable folder for your child to use to keep track of homework and important papers J PENCILS: 3 packages of number 2 pencils; it would be awesome if they were already sharpened, too! LOOSE-LEAF PAPER: 1 package of loose-leaf paper; wide ruled works best J POST-ITS: 2 packages of post-it notes (standard size) I will collect these and we will use them during reading and writing DRY-ERASE MARKERS: 1 package of 4 skinny dry erase markers; I will hold on to these (to ensure they last the year!), yet these will be for your child s personal use with mini-whiteboards. GLUE: 1 package of glue sticks to add to our classroom supply TISSUES: 2 boxes to add to our classroom supply Feel free to contact me with any questions/concerns you may have in regards to the supply list. My is wscharf@albany.k12.ny.us or you can call Delaware Community School and leave a message. Ms. Hans 1 red pocket folder (writing) 1 yellow pocket folder (morning work/seatwork) 1 blue pocket folder (math) 1 green pocket folder (reading) 1 purple pocket folder (science) 1 white pocket folder (social studies) 1 folder of choice (take home folder/homework folder) 1 Book bag 1 Pencil Case 5 packs of pencils 2 package of markers 1 package of crayons 1 package of colored pencils Erasers (2 large) 4 packages of Lined paper (Wide Ruled) 3 Boxes of Tissues 8 Glue sticks 1 Bottle of glue 4 Composition Notebooks (2 for writing and 2 for reading) 5 Spiral Notebooks (2 Spelling/Homework, 1 math, 1 for science, and 1 for social studies) 1 Pair of scissors 2 Highlighters 2 Pack of index cards 4 Dry erase Markers If it seems like a lot, these supplies are to last the entire year. Some items such as lined paper, tissues, and index cards are used as a class community. To prevent lost items, names should be placed on all supplies. Some items are stored in the cabinet until needed to save space and prevent them from going missing such as extra glue sticks/pencils. If you would like to contribute extra items, it is greatly appreciated and we can always use them!

12 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 12 School News Directly to Your Cell-phone, Dear Members of Delaware Community School: The City School District of Albany has launched today a new and text-message notification system that allows parents and community members to choose the information they will receive from each school and around the district. School News Notifier will provide updates in 20 different categories, including news and events from individual schools as well as district-wide information such as transportation, athletics and Board of Education updates. Text alerts, limited to 140 characters, will be sent out regarding school closings, delays and other timesensitive emergencies. notices will provide the same level of information as well as more detailed notices about a wide range of additional news and events. District-wide news and alerts will be available immediately, and all schools will be implementing the new system by the start of the school year. You can choose to sign up for this opt-in service, and can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up by clicking the Albany SNN icon on the home page. Once you register, you can choose to receive notifications from as many or as few categories as you would like. Please spread the word about this great new communication tool with our families and community members and urge them to register! Text messages are free to people who have unlimited text-messaging services; cell-phone carriers may charge a fee to people who don t. Check with your provider if you re not sure of the terms of your plan. Ron Lesko Director of Communications City School District of Albany Estimados miembros de la escuela Delaware Community : El distrito escolar de la ciudad de Albany ha lanzado hoy un nuevo correo electrónico y sistema de notificación de mensaje de texto que permite a los padres y miembros de la comunidad elegir la información que se reciben de cada escuela y del distrito. El notificador de las noticias de la escuela proporcionará información en 20 distintas categorías, incluyendo noticias y eventos de las distintas escuelas, así como información del distrito, como transporte, atletismo e información de la Junta de Educación. Textos para alertar, limitados a 140 caracteres, se enviarán con respecto a los cierres de la escuela, retrasos y otras situaciones de emergencia de tiempo sensible. Los avisos de correo electrónico proporcionarán el mismo nivel de información, así como avisos más detallados acerca de una amplia gama de eventos y noticias adicionales. Las alertas y noticias del distrito estarán disponibles inmediatamente, y todas las escuelas implementarán el nuevo sistema para el comienzo del año escolar Usted puede elegir inscribirse para recibir este servicio de "opt-in" y puede cancelar la suscripción en cualquier momento. Suscríbase oprimiendo el icono de "Albany SNN" en la página principal de Una vez que se registra, puede elegir recibir notificaciones desde tantas o tan pocas categorías, como gustaría. Por favor, comparta la información acerca de este nuevo medio de comunicación con nuestras familias y miembros de la comunidad y anímelos para que se registren! Los mensajes de texto son gratuitos para las personas que tienen servicios de mensajería de textos ilimitado; las compañías de teléfono celular pueden aplicar un cargo a personas que no tiene ese servicio. Consulte con su proveedor si no está seguro de los términos de su plan. Ron Lesko Director de comunicaciones Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Albany (o) (celular)

13 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 13 School Bus Application Schedule Please submit completed bus applications to the main office. Any applications received by Delaware Community School on or before August 16 will result in transportation beginning on September 7. The schedule below will be used for any applications received by DCS after August 16 th. Application Received By Transportation will Begin: August 20 th September 7th August 23 rd - September 3 rd September 13 th September 7 - September 10th September 20 th September 13 th - September 17 th September 27 th September 20 th - September 24 th October 4 th September 27 th - October 1 st October 12 th Por favor de presentar las aplicaciones completadas a la oficina principal de autobús. Las aplicaciones recibidas de la Escuela de la Comunidad de Delaware en o antes del 16 de agosto resultará en el comienzo de servicio de transportación el 7 de septiembre. El plan siguiente se usará para cualquiera de las aplicaciones de DCS recibidas después del 16 de agosto.

14 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 14 International Wellness Day At Delaware Community School Día Internacional de la Salud y el Bienestar Físico en la escuela de la comunidad de Delaware What a way to end our school year! Students, staff and some parents came together to celebrate an International Wellness Day in style at Delaware. Under the leadership of our Physical Education Teacher, Mr. Kearnan, we enjoyed a day of complete physical fitness. The students traveled through six stations that brought excitement, laughter, and a strong sense of sportsmanship. This was an event enjoyed by participants of all ages. Thank you to Mr. Kearnan and to everyone who made this event so wonderful! Qué forma de poner fin a nuestro año escolar del ! Los estudiantes, el personal y algunos padres se reunieron para celebrar un Día Internacional de la Salud y el Bienestar Físico en estilo en Delaware. Bajo el liderazgo de nuestro profesor de educación física, el Sr. Kearnan, hemos disfrutado de un día de aptitud física completa. Los estudiantes viajaron a través de seis estaciones que trajeron entusiasmo, risas y un fuerte sentido de espíritu deportivo. Este fue un evento disfrutado por participantes de todas las edades. Gracias al Sr. Kearnan y a todos los que hicieron este evento tan maravilloso! Staff Tug-o-War

15 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 15 Science Night/Noche de Ciencias On Friday, June 11, the DCS gym was a hub of scientific discovery as "Wonderland" transformed the gym into DCS's first annual Science Night. There were smiles all around as kids made their way through 19 science stations. Along the way, they made magnets, bubbles and reed instruments, used cabbage juice to test for acids and bases, built marble roller coasters, studied things through microscopes, and got to handle real bones, among other things. Keep wondering, and get ready for next year's Wonderland! El viernes el 11 de junio, el gimnasio de DCS se convirtió en un centro de descubrimiento científico cuando el País de las Maravillas transformó el gimnasio en la primera noche anual de la ciencia de DCS. Vimos sonrisas en los alrededores según los niños caminaron a través de 19 estaciones de ciencia. En la caminata, hicieron imanes, burbujas e instrumentos de lámina, usaron jugo de col para probar los ácidos y las bases, construyeron montañas rusas de mármol, observaron objetfos a través de los microscopios y lograron manejar huesos auténticos, entre otras cosas. Siga su curiosidad y prepárese para el País de las Maravillas del próximo año!

16 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 16 Friendship Garden/Jardín de la Amistad Global Garden /Jardín Internacional As you may have noticed we have a new garden developing near the office. We would like this garden to represent the different cultural heritages of our community. If you know the plants that are grown in the countries that represent your heritage or are able to find out what plants are grown in Burma, Africa, Ireland, Italy, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, please forward the information to Susan Fowler or Leanne Iorio! Thanks to everyone who painted! Ms. Azzarella, Nurse DeDe, Mrs. Schiavoni. and Sam Shipherd! Como se habrán dado cuenta, tenemos un nuevo jardín creciendo cerca de la oficina. Nos gustaría que este jardín representara los distintos patrimonios culturales de nuestra comunidad. Si conoce las plantas que se cultivan en los países que representan su patrimonio o pueden averiguar qué plantas crecen en Birmania, África, Irlanda, Italia, Puerto Rico o República Dominicana, por favor envíe la información a Susan Fowler o Leanne Iorio! Gracias a todos los que pintaron! Upcoming Events/Futuros Eventos Saturday, July 10th - Check Metroland for location Delaware Community Art Show and Block Party Displaying the work of Delaware Community School Students Tuesday, September 7th First day of School Thursday, September 16th Open House Friday, September 24th Welcome Back Picnic 5:30-7:00pm Tuesday September 28th Picture Day Martes, 7 de Septiembre Primer día de escuela Jueves, 16 de Septiembre Jornada de Puertas Viernes, 24 de Septiembre Picnic de Bienvenida 5:30-7:00pm Martes, 28 de Septiembre Dia de fotos

17 Volume 1, Issue 3 Page 17 City School District of Albany Delaware Community School 43 Bertha Street Albany, NY Phone: Fax: Principal: Thomas Giglio tgiglio@albany.k12.ny.us Upcoming Issues: Do you have a story to share? Do you have information to pass along to our school community? your information to a member of the Newsletter Committee. (50 words or less please!) Leanne Iorio Dixie Lopez Carmen Militello Tere Wislous Willow Zielenski ESL students working together with Ms. Fowler s class to weed the gardens