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James Durr,
Christina Board President, Resigns
from Board |
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Christina Board
Approves Property Planning Committee
to Excess 300 Executive Drive (Astro
Power Building) |
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Christina Board
Approves 2009-2010 School Calendar |
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Christina Students Participate
in Annual "Odyssey of the Mind"
Competition |
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Viking Cheerleaders are State
Champions! |
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New Administrative Positions
Approved |
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NHS Students Win Read Across
America Contest |
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High School Prom Dates and
Locations |
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Coach David Jones Named 2009
Boys Coach of the Year |
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Newark Cheerleaders Rally
Students at Downes Elementary |
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Annual District Art Show Opening
Reception April 29 |
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First Annual New Castle County
Orchestra Festival |
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Calendar Reminders... |
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James Durr, Christina Board President, Resigns
from Board |
James “Jimmy” Durr, who has
served on the Christina Board of
Education in District E since
2003 and is the current
President of the Board, has
announced he must resign his
board
seat because of work
commitments. Following
formal receipt of the
resignation, the New Castle
County Board of Elections has
posted a 20-day special filing
deadline for residents in
District E who are interested in
running for this Board seat.
Individuals must file with the
Board of Elections by 4:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, April 1. The
individual elected will serve
out Mr. Durr’s term of office
until June, 2013. For more
information, please visit the
following link:
http://electionsncc.delaware.gov
In
a message to Christina
employees, Durr stated, “After
much thought and tribulation, I
have submitted my resignation
from the Board. Since August, I
have been working in Baltimore.
The daily commute and the long
work hours have reduced the
amount of available time that I
feel is necessary to remain as
an effective Board member. I
would like to thank you for all
the support I have been given
during the last 6 years. We
have made great strides!”
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Christina Board Approves Property Planning
Committee Proposal to Excess 300 Executive Drive
(Astro Power Building)
At its regular monthly meeting
on March 10, the Christina Board
of Education approved a proposal
by the District’s Property
Planning Committee to begin the
process of declaring 300
Executive Drive excess property.
This recommendation was based on
enrollment projections for the
next five years. Since the
implementation of the District’s
Neighborhood School’s Plan,
which included the conversion of
Bayard Elementary School into a
middle
 school
in 2008, additional middle
school space will not be
required given 5-year enrollment
projections.
The recommendation was brought
before the Board based on Title
14, Chapter 10 Section
1057(a.1-2) of the Delaware
School Laws. The Board’s
approval to consider this
property excess now initiates
steps outlined in Delaware Code,
including release of the
recommendation for public review
and scheduling a public hearing
for subsequent discussion. In
the excess process, property
must first be offered to state
agencies, then to local
jurisdictions, and then may be
offered for public sale.
The District Property Planning
Committee was formed in April,
2008 to assist the Christina
School District in developing a
long range facilities use plan.
The District contracted with the
University of Delaware’s
Center for Applied Demography
and Survey Research to prepare
data projections on student
enrollment over the next 5-year
period. This data has assisted
committee members in determining
recommendations for building
utilization and excess, and
provides a more accurate picture
of enrollment trends in
Christina after the
implementation of its
Neighborhood Schools Plan, the
Community Consensus Plan.
A subcommittee of the Property
Planning Committee examined the
property at 300 Executive Drive,
the former Astro Power building,
and developed the proposal that
was brought to the Board on
March 10. Subcommittees are also
studying the rental locations of
several programs, with an eye to
recommending more long-term and
cost-efficient options, and have
helped the District find ways to
consolidate administrative
functions in order to increase
efficiency and reduce costs.
Information about the Property
Planning Committee is available
on the District website at
www.christina.k12.de.us/PPC
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Notice
of
Public
Hearing |
The
Christina
Board of
Education
(the
"Board")
announces
that it will
conduct a
public
hearing,
pursuant to
14 Del. C.
§1507(a)(3
and 4), on
the
recommendation
from the
Superintendent
of Schools
of the
Christina
School
District to
excess the
building at
300
Executive
Drive,
Newark, DE
(the
"Recommendation").
The
Recommendation
was part of
an update to
the
Strategic
Plan for the
Christina
School
District for
2007-2010
(the "Plan")
and a
Recommendation
to Consider
Excess of
300
Executive
Drive, which
the Board
approved at
its
regularly
scheduled
meeting held
on March 10,
2009.
As required
by state
law, the
Christina
School
District
would first
offer the
facility to
State
Agencies.
The public
hearing will
be held on
April 1st
2009 at 6:30
p.m. at
Keene
Elementary
School,
LaGrange
Avenue,
Newark, DE
19702.
Copies of
the Plan,
which
contain the
Recommendation,
are
available
for review
at the
offices of
the
Christina
School
District,
600 N.
Lombard
Street,
Wilmington,
DE 19802. |
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Christina Board Approves 2009-2010 School
Calendar
 At
its regular monthly meeting on March 10, the
Christina Board of Education approved the
proposed 2009-2010 Christina School District
Calendar. The calendar was developed after
many meetings of the District Calendar
Committee, which included representatives from
all employee union groups as well as parents,
administrators, and members of the community. To
view the 2009-2010 District Calendar, please use
the following link:
http://www.christina.k12.de.us/calendars
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Christina Students Participate in
Annual "Odyssey of the Mind" Competition |
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The University of Delaware campus was overrun
with excited students from across the state of
Delaware on March 7 to compete in the annual
Odyssey of the Mind competition. Students from
Maclary, West Park Place, and Wilson Elementary
School participated, and several teams placed in
events. The results of the competition are
listed below. Congratulations to all students,
parents, teachers, and volunteers who
participated in this outstanding event, which
helps children develop creative problem solving
skills while also developing cooperation,
self-respect, and the appreciation and
understanding of others.
Wilson Elementary
Candy Factory |
Maclary Elementary
Candy Factory - Grades
K-2 |
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Karina
Stomberg
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Erin Dillon
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Miranda
Stomberg
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Evan
Hutchings
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Madelyn Fox
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Evan Prusisz
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Meredith
Little
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Ixel Dakin
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Justin Duca
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Madalyn Lambe
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Madison
Mycoff
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Ryan O'Malley
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Wilson Elementary
Earth Trek Division 1A -
3rd Place |
Maclary Elementary
Earth Trek Division 1A -
4th Place |
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Adrianna
Brown
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Maddison
Tracy
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Alondra Lara
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Karl Stomberg
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Alexandra
Brevoort
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Aaron Moriak
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Warren
Wilkins
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Zachary Dakin
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Cloe McClure
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Justin Taylor
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Zachary The'
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Christian
Watson
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Wilson Elementary
Teach Yer Creature
1B - 2nd Place |
West Park Place
Elementary
Candy Factory |
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Mackenzie Fox
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Lindsey
Dillon
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Matthew
Theodorakis
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Alex Grant
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Emily
Longenecker
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Kristin
Hunter
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Vasista
Voweti
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Laura Hughes
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Atreya Saha
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Swetha
Surampudi
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Madison
Spence
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Johnny
Ueltzhoffer
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Abbey
Carbajal
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Wilson Elementary
The Lost Labor of
Heracles - IB |
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Katie Evancho
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Megan Hunter
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Becky Rusch
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Danielle
Dorsey
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Megan Smith
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Sophia
Riveros
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Martina
Romero-Aros
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Viking Cheerleaders are State Champions!
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Congratulations to
the Viking Competitive Cheerleading Squad for
winning the 2009 State Championships!
This season the team accumulated three 1st place
trophies, one grand champion award, one 2nd place
finish, two 3rd place finishes and a "Best Dance"
award, all en route to their final destination,
recapturing the title of Delaware State Champions!
Team members: Seniors -
Taylor McCusker (Captain), Jasmine Orange
(Captain), Kelsey Branigan, Angelique
Cassell, Jackie Mayhart, Jenn McElrone,
Cate Smelstays, Jenniera
Williamson; Juniors - Kashya Thomas
(Captain), Desire Alford, Lindsey
Alvarez, Amber Ashley, Indyia Hagans,
Porsha Harvey, Andrea Jackson, Sejal
Mehra, Nadiya Riggerio, Nadaya
Watson; Freshman - Fallon Dowe,
Shaleah Ingram, Jessica Rodriquez,
Caitlyn Puffinberger, Tierra Major,
and Britni Taylor.
The Christiana
community is extremely proud of these outstanding
student athletes.
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New Administrative Positions Approved |
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The Christina Board of Education
has approved the following
administrative personnel
recommendations:
Heather Maldonado
has been named principal of
Brader Elementary School,
effective July 1, 2009. She is
currently serving as acting
principal of Brader Elementary
School, and has served as
Brader’s assistant principal
since 2007. Prior to that, she
served as assistant principal,
teacher on special assignment,
and instructional coach at
Brookside Elementary
School. She taught Kindergarten,
first grade, and in a multi-age
classroom at Brookside
Elementary from 1997-2003. She
holds a bachelors degree in
elementary and special
education, and a masters degree
in school leadership, both from
the University of Delaware.
Della W. Thomas
has been named Director of
Statewide Programs for Delaware
School for the Deaf. She most
recently served as coordinator
of disability resources for
Coconino Community College and
Assistant Regional Director for
Arizona Schools for the Deaf and
Blind in Flagstaff, Arizona. She
has also served as principal of
Texas School for the Deaf, a
teacher for the deaf and hard of
hearing, and a teacher of
American Sign Language and
English. She has served as an
adjunct faculty member at
Coconino Community College,
Northern Arizona University, and
Yavapai College. She holds a
bachelors degree in English from
Saint Anselm College in New
Hampshire, a masters degree in
deaf education from Gallaudet
University in Washington, DC,
and a doctorate degree in
educational leadership from
Northern Arizona University in
Flagstaff.
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High School Prom Dates and Locations
 Christiana
High School Prom
Friday May 1, at the Executive
Banquet and Conference Center
Newark High School Prom
Saturday,
May 2, at the Chase Center on
the Riverfront
Glasgow High School Prom
Friday,
May 15 at the Waterfall Banquet
and Conference Center
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 Coach
David Jones Named
2009 Boys Coach of the Year
Christiana’s Coach David Jones was named the 2009 Boys
Coach of the Year for the state of Delaware. Assistant Coaches
Rick Barchock, Tiger, Mike Daugila and Chris Simpson also
contributed to a great indoor season, and they sincerely thank
Coach Jones for all of his hard work and dedication.
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Newark Cheerleaders Rally Students at Downes
Elementary
Newark High School Cheerleaders visited Downes
Elementary School on March 10th to rally the
students to do their best on the upcoming DSTP
Tests! Everyone enjoyed their cheers and vowed
to do their best. The Downes community extends
a thank you to the NHS Cheerleaders, their
coach, Mrs. Loomis, and Principal Mr. Bedford,
for allowing the students to visit Downes for
this annual event.
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Annual District Art Show Opening Reception April
29
 
The Christina School District's Annual Art Show
Opening Reception will be held on Wednesday,
April 29 at
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The show will be open
for viewing from April 29 through May 6 from
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on May 7 from 7:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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First Annual New Castle County Orchestra
Festival |
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Developed as a tool for String Education in the
State, the First Annual New Castle County
Orchestra Festival will be held on Thursday,
April 2 at P.S. duPont Elementary School from
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The project was
developed by Christina strings teacher
Rosaria Macera in collaboration with Red
Clay and Brandywine School Districts.
Click here for
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District Students Participate in BPA State
Conference
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Sixteen Christina School District students
participated in the Business Professionals of
America (BPA) State Conference on Friday,
February 27.
Students participated in business skills
competitions, workshops, and more. The top
3 finishers in each competition will represent
the State of Delaware at the 2009 National
Leadership Conference in Dallas, TX, May 6-10.
BPA is a
national organization for high school, college,
and middle school students preparing for careers
in business and information technology.
The organization's activities and programs
complement classroom instruction by giving
students practical experience through
application of the skills learned at school.
To learn
more about BPA please visit:
http://www.bpanet.org/public
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Christiana High School
- Advisor: Delessa McNair |
- Adam Ramsaran - 4th Place,
Presentation Management
- Ashanti West - 3rd Place,
Presentation Management
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Glasgow
High School
- Advisors: Patrick Costigan & Sandi
Fritzler |
- Iman Shamloul - 2nd Place,
Economic Research Project Team
- Akoye Gamory
- Shantel Campbell
- Celine Nguyen
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Newark
High School -
Advisor: Darren Tyson |
- Mike Bashkow - 1st Place, Human
Resource Management
- Austin Biaselli - 2nd Place,
Medical Office Procedures; 3rd Place,
Insurance Concepts; 6th Place, Computer
Network Technology Concepts
- Jason Huynh - 2nd Place, Small
Business Management Team
- Aekta Patel - 2nd Place, Small
Business Management Team
- Mit Patel - 5th Place, Financial
Math and Analysis; 6th Place, Insurance
Concepts
- Justin Reamer - 6th Place,
Insurance Concepts
- Andrew Smith - 2nd Place, Small
Business Management Team
- Greg Vacek - 6th Place, Banking
and Finance
- Marissa Yarnall - 2nd Place,
Small Business Management Team
- Linhai Zhu - 1st Place, Computer
Network Technology Concepts; 1st Place, PC
Servicing and Troubleshooting
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Calendar Reminders... |
Monday, March 16 & Tuesday, March 17 |
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- DSTP Testing, Reading,
Grades 2-10
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Thursday, March 19 & Friday, March
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- DSTP Testing, Writing,
Grades 3-10
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Tuesday, March 24 |
- Community Forum for Review of
2009-2010 Christina School
District Student Code of
Conduct,
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School,
5:30-7:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, March 24 & Wednesday, March
25 |
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Wednesday, March 25 |
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Thursday, March 26 |
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Friday, March 27 |
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PK-12 SCHOOLS CLOSED,
Professional Development
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Sunday, March 29 |
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Monday, March 30 |
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Tuesday, March 31 |
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Thursday, April 2 |
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New Castle County 1st Annual
Orchestra Festival, P.S. duPont
Elementary School, 8:30 a.m. to
1:00 p.m.
More info
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Tuesday, April 7 |
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Friday, April 10 - Friday, April 17 |
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SPRING BREAK - SCHOOLS CLOSED
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Friday, April 10 |
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SPRING HOLIDAY - OFFICES CLOSED
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