Notice for Friday, January 9, 2009
Tonight's Glasgow High School vs. Christiana High School
Basketball Game Postponed

The high school boy’s basketball game between Glasgow High School and Christiana High School scheduled for 4:00 (Junior Varsity) and 5:30 (Varsity) p.m. tonight at Glasgow High School has been postponed.  The games will be rescheduled for a later date.
 

Deadline Extended for Naming New Elementary School

Wilson Elementary to Host "What in the World?"

Wilson Elementary School will host the Business, Industry, Education (BIE) Alliance’s “What In The World?” career awareness program for their 5th grade students on February 05.  “What in the World?” is an interactive program designed to introduce students in grades 3 through 12 to a wide variety of careers in the math, science and technology fields.

Representatives from the following business partners are among those who will be sharing their time and expertise with the students at Wilson Elementary School: Becket & Burke Catering, Christina School District, Delaware Master Gardeners, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

The Delaware BIE Alliance is currently recruiting volunteers to present the “What in the World?” program in New Castle County.  For more information, contact:  Andrea Majewski, BIE Alliance, 226 West Park Place, Suite 2, Newark, DE  19711

phone: (302) 368-4372, fax: (302) 368-1254, email: amajewski@bie.k12.de.us.

Nine Newark High School Students Selected as
2009 Scholastic Art Award Winners

The Christina Community Gives Back with Donations of
Time, Food and Financial Contributions

Students and staff in the Christina School District made many contributions to help those in need this holiday season. Child Nutrition employees conducted a holiday food drive in lieu of gift giving amongst staff, and collectively donated over 550 nonperishable food items for the Delaware Food Bank. 

The District held its annual United Way Drive in November, and despite tough economic times for everyone, increased donations overall from last year.  The District collected $61,974.50 for 2008-2009, which was $3,764.09 over what was collected in 2007-2008. This year, students participated in the United Way fundraising effort at several school locations, raising more than $1,300 total.  Keene Elementary students raised $173.92, West Park Place Elementary students raised $46.72, Marshall Elementary students raised $154.36, and Kirk Middle School students raised $939.52.  Congratulations to all students and staff in our District for this outstanding effort to benefit organizations in our community through the United Way.

At Downes Elementary, the Mitten Tree is an annual giving activity.  A needy family is "adopted" by the school and items for the family are written on paper mittens and hung on a tree in the school lobby.  Downes families may choose a paper mitten with an item written on it, purchase that item, and donate it directly to the family.  Downes Elementary School principal Denise Schwartz stated that, "This has been an extraordinary year for the Downes’ mitten tree.  We have collected over $3500.00!  This is due in part to the letter that Newark City Councilman Paul Pomeroy sent out to his friends in his council district, Newark Rotary Club, and many of our staff and families from Downes.  It is unbelievable how generous so many people have been to our families in need.  We are so fortunate to have such wonderful friends.  Thanks to all who contributed to this year’s needy family fund."

Students at Sarah Pyle Academy collected donations from students who chose to "dress down" for the day that were used to purchase 14 boxes of food for needy families before the holiday break.  Each box contained a turkey and all the trimmings for a holiday meal.

Students, staff and administrators accepted the challenge at Kirk this month to become cheerful givers for those that are in need. Their project, called Mega Care and Cheerful Givers, resulted in donations of gift cards, cash, and food donations.  Over $1,500 in gift cards were donated, and every one of the 29 homeless students at Kirk received a gift card.  Several other families also received $100 gift certificates.  Students and teachers brought in 3 containers of nonperishable goods to donate to the Salvation Army.  In addition, Kirk AVID students volunteered their time at the Ronald McDonald House (RHM) on Monday, December 15th.  They cooked a wonderful holiday dinner for the families of critically ill children that are admitted to the A.I. Dupont Hospital.  Also, many AVID students donated food items and made festive homemade decorations for the RMH dining area.  Ms. Brisco, Mr. Moody, and the student government also took a bus filled with Kirk students to Bayard Middle School to provide those students with a dinner.

"During this special time of year our Kirk students definitely have the spirit of helping others.  We truly are fortunate to have such caring and giving members of our student body," said Kirk Assistant Principal Mrs. Udo Lovick.  "It was really nice to see our youth caring for their peers during this holiday season. I was fortunate enough to witness the students at Bayard as they entered the cafeteria to see dinner plates placed neatly on tables; dinner plates made especially for them.  It really warmed my heart."

Christina schools have participated in numerous activities to aid those less fortunate in the past months, including donating Halloween candy, holding food drives, delivering meals, volunteering at the Emmanuel Dining Room, and visiting senior citizens.  The spirit of giving and community outreach continues to thrive amongst students, employees, and families in our district.
 

Spring 2009 Continuing Education Catalog Now Available

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