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VOL
4 • ISSUE 7
MARCH 2007
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Inside
the March 2007 issue:
The
School
Reporter
Super Heroes Save Lives; Trip to Post Office; Video
Production; Community Resource Officer Update; Habitat Club; PES Celebration of
Reading; MMS Sports; PHS Swimming; MES Valentines; Jump Rope
for Heart.
 Did
You Know?
Absentee Ballots;
Budget Time Line Budget
Dr. Sippy's SlideShow Presentation to
Board of Education
Online; PTO Presentations; Town Talk at PHS; Budget
Awareness Cmte Volunteers Wanted!
Upcoming
Events
School Activity Calendars; Board of Education; DUI: The
Hard Truth; Perpetual
Fund; Inside the District; Firimita Art Show; Steve Songs
Concert; Region 15 Art Gallery & Shuttle Bus; Spring Recess.
Visit our
Website!
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The
School Reporter
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PHS: JAG Blood Drive
Pomperaug High
School's marketing students recently joined forces with
student members of Jobs for America's Graduates to
promote the service organization's 8th Annual Blood
Drive for the American Red Cross. The theme for the
event was ‘Be A Superhero - Save Lives - Donate Blood’,
and the event was dedicated to PHS's beloved substitute
teacher, Mr. Charlie Paddock.
PES:
Trip to the Post Office
On Feb. 9th, Mrs. Rosa's & Mrs. King's PES
Kindergarten classes took a field trip to the Southbury
Post Office. They were greeted by Postman Bob who let them
each mail their Valentine's Day card to their parents.
PHS:
Video Production
Video Production
Classes are back in full focus under the direction of new
technology coordinator and video production teacher, Mr.
Charlie Vlahos...READ
MORE>>
Community
Resource Officer Update
At the Feb. 22
budget workshop, the Southbury Board of Selectman
voted 5-1 to support and fund the position and
added it to the recommended town budget. Sgt. Kramer was
also in support and has at least 3 candidates on the police
force who would be interested in the position.
PHS
Habitat Club
Pomperaug High
School’s Habitat Club has participated in two Youth
Builds with the Greater Waterbury Habitat for Humanity
organization. The house is being built for a single mom
and her two children ages 5 and 3 who are in desperate
need of affordable housing...READ
MORE>>
 PES
Celebration of Reading
Students at Pomperaug Elementary School read across
America as they learned U.S. facts and information about
historical landmarks and figures during their Celebration
of Reading a few weeks ago....READ
MORE>>
MMS Sports
Congratulations to the MMS winter sports teams
(cheerleading and boys and girls basketball) for very
successful programs. The MMS Girls Basketball Team
achieved an 18-0 record this season and are 69-1 over
the past four seasons, and currently are riding a
65-game winning streak. Congrats to Coach Michael Mitrukiewicz!
PHS Swimming
The Pomperaug Boy's Swimming & Diving team completed
their season undefeated, winning the SWC Championship
and claiming the Class M State title. There were
countless breakthroughs including various state and
school records, such as the 200 Freestyle Relay Team of
Benjamin S., Travis M., Connor M., and James W. This
team broke both the state and school records and went
All-American with a time of 1:26:20.
MES
Valentines
Students from
Middlebury Elementary School recently made Cat
Valentines to show how they care for others. The
Valentines were made as part of the Friendship
Group with Guidance Counselors Mrs. Kemp and
Miss Pizone. Sharing,
respecting others and being sensitive were some
of the ways the children showed their “Random
Acts of Kindness”. Seated
left to right are first, third and fourth grade
students from Mrs. Lettick, Mrs. Flisher, Mrs.
Wengler, Mrs. Koppel, Miss McCann and Mrs.
Higgins classrooms.
Jump Rope for
Heart
Region 15's four elementary schools participate in
Jump Rope for Heart, an annual fundraiser for the
American Heart Association. During the fitness
portion of their physical education class, students
at LMES, for example, train for about 4 weeks prior
to the February event. Not only does Jump Rope for
Heart raise funds for a good cause, it helps boost
endurance and gives students the chance to practice
and perfect jump rope skills which include single
jumping, jumping with a partner, long ropes and
double-dutch.
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Absentee Ballots
You can
obtain Absentee Ballots for a spouse or college student
who will be out of town, a resident who is immobilized or anyone
with a conflict, as stated on the Application for
Absentee Ballot that may prevent them from voting on the
2007-2008 School Budget Referendum on May 2, 2007...READ
MORE>>
Budget Timeline
The Time Line for the
2007-2008 School Budget offers many opportunities to learn and ask
questions about the budget...READ
MORE>>
Proposed School Budget
On Website
Dr. Sippy's proposed school
budget presentation and slide show can be found on the Region
15 website for your review.
Dr. Sippy Coming
to Your Local PTO Soon!
Dr. Frank Sippy, school
superintendent, will be addressing the members of the PTO at the
following dates/times regarding the proposed education budget
for 2007-2008. All parents, residents, staff are invited to attend.
GES March 20
9:30am
LMES April 10
9:30am
PES/RMS April 10 7:00pm at PES
MMS April 12 9:30am
MES April 24 7:00pm
Town Talk
Dr. Sippy will be hosting his annual "Town Talk" at PHS All Purpose
Room,
April 25th at 7:00pm. All citizens/taxpayers are welcome...READ
MORE>>
Budget Awareness
Committee - Volunteers Needed
The Region 15 School Home Community Liaisons, Karen Kirk and Fran
Tepperman, are looking for volunteers to join the 2007-2008 Budget
Awareness Committee...READ
MORE>>
Did You Know
See above for information about
Absentee
Ballots and
Budget
Timeline.
Click
below for the month's activities at the schools
PHS
MMS RMS
GES LMES
MES PES
Board
of Education
Click
here for the Board of Education
calendar and
agendas.
Region 15 Board of Education meetings will be held
in the Pomperaug High School All-Purpose Room #103 at 7:30pm.
DUI:
The Hard Truth
On Thursday, April 12,
Pomperaug High School will present a very important event that
could save lives. “DUI: The Hard Truth”, a live program on teenage driving while
under the influence of drugs and alcohol, will be presented in
the PHS auditorium at 7:00 p.m...READ
MORE>>
Perpetual
Fund: Bridgeport Soundtigers: $12 Tix
Order your tickets by calling the Soundtigers
at
203-334-4625 ext. 203 and mention the Region 15 PTO Perpetual Fund. Tickets will
be available for pickup at the Will Call window prior to the game.
Bus tickets ($5 extra) will be sold during lunches at the middle
schools. If you have any questions, contact Shane Beardsley at the Bridgeport Soundtigers or
your Perpetual Fund rep.
Mar. 30 1:00pm
Soundtigers vs. Hartford Wolfpack
"Inside
the District"
The staff and student-produced cable tv show, "Inside
the District" will be airing a new episode in February &
March. Topics include: Science Curriculum K-8; Wellness
Committee; Grade 5 Band; GES' Gr. 5 artwork, and student achievements....READ
MORE>>
Click here if
you have a question for Dr. Sippy that you'd like answered on the
show.
PHS
Art Teacher: NYC Art Show
In
April, PHS art teacher Mr. Florin Firimita will be part of a group show in Chelsea, at
ART
GOTHAM Gallery, 547 West 27th Street (between 10th and 11th Aves.)
in New
York City. There is also a Saturday Brunch Reception
on April 7th, from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Please let Mr. Firimita
know if you will be attending reception. Works will be on view
from April 5 - 19.
 Friends
of Pomperaug Music: March 30th, 7:00pm at Pomperaug High
School
Steve Songs, Parents' Gold
Award Winner
Tix online; or call 264-0154; or by mail
Preferred Seats (by adv sales only): Adults $16; Kids $12
General Admission (& at door): Adults $12; Kids $8
Doors Open at 6:30pm.
Save
the Date: Region 15 Art Gallery
The 19th Annual Art Gallery will be
held on April 27 from 6-9pm; and April 28th from 9-1pm....SEE
PICS FROM ART GALLERY 2006>>
Art Gallery Shuttle Bus
Region 15 will offer a free shuttle bus
for residents to attend the 19th Annual Region 15 Art Gallery at
PHS....READ
MORE>>
Spring Vacation
No School during Vacation
Week April 16 - 20.
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