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I want to wish each and everyone of you a very Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Las Posadas, Diwali or Chinese New Year (and any other celebration I may have missed). Regardless of what you celebrate, I am sure we can all agree on celebrating the Winter Break. Beginning this afternoon, we all have the opportunity to recharge our batteries. Spending time with our families and friends helps remind us of what is most important to each of us. This allows us to return in the New Year with a renewed energy to serve the students and families of Millville.
So far this year has held many milestones and accomplishments. Throughout each of our schools the staff and students are exploring their curiosity of the world around them. From arts to mathematics, athletics, to poetry or literature – there is something for everyone. Through the strategic plan we have committed to providing our students with paths to career and/or college readiness. Our expanded STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) programs are uniquely designed for those careers that rely heavily on technology and math. These days, there are very few if any professions that do not. Our Fine and Performing Arts students continue to shine.
It goes without saying that Millville Athletics are very healthy as well. One aspect often left out is the character of our students. We believe that part of our responsibility as educators is to help our young people become good people as well as employable. The ability to be kind, caring, and empathetic are just a few of the many qualities we value here in MPSD. Teamwork is also critically important so that our students can work in diverse groups in order to solve real world issues. All of this is possible because of each and everyone of you (Millville Staff). Thank you for all you do for our students, each other, and this community. I look forward to coming back together in 2019 to finish out this School Year. Until then, enjoy your break!!!
Shout-outs!
"A big shout out to Meganne Peck and Tim Trout for a wonderful holiday concert. The kids sounded awesome, and our gym looked great! Thank you both for your hard work and dedication. Another shout out goes to Kim Berry for helping to hold down the office while Dina and Laurie were out. Thanks for being flexible and willing to lend a hand. I appreciate it. Yet another shout out to the cafeteria staff (Margaret, Joan, Robin, Michelle, Lisa, Roseann, and Candy) for our first dress-to-impress lunch. It was a great experience that our kids won't soon forget. Thank you all for what you do for our Bears."
~Mike Coyle, Principal
"A huge AVID shout out to the Lakeside Team. They received revalidation on their National Demonstration Site status. This is an amazing accomplishment. Hats off to every single person who had a hand in making this happen. The national team was overwhelmed with what they witnessed throughout the building!"
"Congratulations to Angie Finch and her class. They are published authors! They celebrated this accomplishment with a well-attended parent event where students and parents worked together in centers. A good time was had by all."
"Hats off to Lauren Daigle for handling the job of two Technology Trainers for the past four months. She put out the extra effort to make sure all staff and students were supported. You are truly appreciated!"
"Thank you Sandy Lokuta for stepping in and making a child feel included. That small act of kindness did not go unnoticed and I know that student will never forget how you made her feel!"
~Pamm Moore, Asst. Supt.
"Thank you, Zoe Maines, for all of the work you have done for me and Human Resources. You were a great addition to our team and you will be greatly missed. Best of luck in your new position at Silver Run. Go Sharks!"
~Donna Meyers, Asst. Supt.
"Thank you to Alice Williams, Amanda Schreiner, Christi Finney and Melinda Hallquist for making the incentive trips for the middle/high school BD/ID classes a reality. I appreciate your willingness to go the extra step to ensure that students are able to attend the trips they are working so hard to achieve."
~Vanessa Strassner, Supervisor
"An in-tune shout out goes out to Nicole Portik and Kyle Blackburn for a fantastic holiday concert. The smooth sounds from the Silver Run Chorus delighted the crowd while our Silver Run Band rocked out some holiday classics. I'm also sending a thank you out to Lenny Corbin, Jamie Tomlin, Samantha Pilon, Lauren Adams, Linda Santiago, Stephanie Upham, Emily Barlas, Heather Garrison, and Barbara Hemphill for coming out to support our students."
"A huge holiday shout goes out to the Silver Run Staff for once again showing that we are a generous staff. This year our staff helped over 40 kids in the community celebrate the holidays. A special thank you to Jennifer Dragotta, Kathy Drastal, Melinda Fralick, & Stephanie Upham for their efforts in organizing and coordinating the Silver Run Gift Giving Tree."
~Eric Reissek, Principal
"A big shout out to Lakeside’s First Lego League Club Advisors, Jennifer Salvati and Teale Carroll in addition to the two high school students (Kyle Bowles, Shane McCarron) for volunteering their time to help coach the Lakeside First Robotics Team. Students and coaches are preparing for the Into Orbit Challenge on January 12th at Salem Community College."
~JoAnne Colacurcio, Supervisor
"A huge “bravo” to the CFC PLC team of Diane Cavagnaro, Jen Shute, Robin Dick, Alice Bird, Nancy Caldwell, Lindsay Hudson and Jen Manfre. This team is a great example of the power of an authentic PLC. They are currently writing and sharing a curriculum and lessons for Social Emotional Learning with their fellow colleagues at CFC. What a great way to use your knowledge and talents to benefit OUR STAFF AND OUR STUDENTS."
~Margaret Keefer, PD Specialist
"A huge shout out to Beverly Eldridge for her positivity at the high school. A special thank you for organizing the cookie day at Memorial and encouraging our staff to participate and be positive. You are truly a kind person."
"A special shout-out to Kristin McManus and Zach Wurcel along with their testing teams to a great PARCC Implementation for Winter PARCC. Your attention to detail and thoroughness makes this task run smoothly. Great Job!"
"An overwhelming thank you to Meg Finney for her amazing skills and dedication to our school and students. You are so talented and kind and we appreciate all you do !"
~Stephanie DeRose, Principal
"Janay Harden our new social worker/ CST case manager at Lakeside just became a LCSW!! Congrats and thanks for all you do for the students and staff at Lakeside!"
~Steve Matusz, Exec. Director Special Services
"Shawn Jenkins, Brandie Cesari, Gerald Bruman, Rebecca Tobolski, Lois Smaniotto, Becky Benson, and Aaron Righter really put on a phenomenal show at Lakeside on Thursday for our 7th and 8th grade advanced math students. They had 125 students captivated for 2 hours as they showed off many of the things that make our district great. We are lucky to have each of them working with our high school students and I can't thank them enough for the time, thought, and energy they put in to make this event truly awesome. Check out SNJ Today's website for the feature they did on the event."
~Bobby Barber, Supervisor
"A BIG FINAL Shout out to Nancy Caldwell, Charylene Sharrieff and Confessor as they walk the halls of CFC for their final days. Best of luck in your retirement and remember you are always a part of our CFC and the Millville Public Schools’ family."
~JoAnn Burns, Principal
Happy Holidays!
Regards,
Dr. G.
Dr. David N. Gentile
Superintendent of Schools
“Lead Learner”
@drgentile_mps (Twitter)
856-327-6001
#MPSWC (MPS World Class)
#greatdaytobeabolt
Published by Spike Cook, Millville, NJ
