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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....READ
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Volunteers of the
Year
Nine school
volunteers were honored by the Board of Education
Monday night (April 23rd) for their exceptional efforts
this year. Gregory Gibson, Andrea
White, Susie Jones, MaryAnn Dzinski, Suzanne Kenishea,
Valerie Sullivan, Ami Conlan, Brigitte Weimann, and Mary
Silverman...READ
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School Volunteers
Honored
Thank you for all
the hard work you put in every day, all year long!
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MES Student Wins
State Fire Prevention Poster Contest
David S. of Middlebury Elementary School (left)
submitted his Fire Prevention Poster and won first
place...READ
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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.
Teacher of the Year
Nominations
The Pomperaug Regional School District 15 invites all
school staff, parents and students to submit nominations
for the 2008 District Teacher of the Year...READ
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National French &
Spanish Exams
Forty students from MMS
took the National French & Spanish exams recently. Best
of luck to all.
MES Girl's Inc. Winner
Megan C. is the winner of the Celebrate Girls Award
in
the category of science, math, and technology....READ
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Rochambeau
Middle School
Art at Nurses' Station
Six RMS seventh graders designed and painted a mural
for the wall of the Rochambeau Nurses' Office (at right)...READ
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PES Students Compete
in Odyssey of the Mind
Students from all grades at PES competed in Odyssey of
the Mind on March 24th...READ
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PES Students Learn
to Juggle
Pomperaug
Elementary School students learned to juggle by The
Airbourne Jugglers, who are Joe Murray and Susan
Kirby. The entire school was treated to a juggling
lesson, by grade, then a juggling performance by the
duo. Abby J. and Emily W. (at left) perfect the art of
plate spinning.
GES Hosts Poetry
Luncheon
GES hosted a "Poetry For Lunch" in April in the Media
Center. In honor of National Poetry Month, 5th
graders were invited to come to the Media Center for
their lunch and recess and enjoy poetry recited by their
peers while they eat lunch. Students performed poems
they wrote themselves or have enjoyed by another
poet. Guest teacher-judges voted for a winner from each
day for the "Best Poetry Performance".
Art Awards
Two Pomperaug High School Seniors received awards
recently for the Connecticut High School Arts Awards.
Sarah P. received her award for Visual Arts and Michael
M. received his award for Music. The awards are given
annually to outstanding Seniors who excel in the
visual or performing arts and must
possess the qualities of scholarship and leadership.
Excelling in the performing or visual arts is of primary
importance in the selection. Scholarship and Leadership
are also supporting criteria.
PHS Drama Award
The Pomperaug Theatre Company received honors at the
71st Annual Spring Festival of the CT Drama
Association...READ
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MES Colonial Times
A "Chat with the
Colonists" was presented by Mrs. Wengler's 3rd grade
class at Middlebury Elementary School. Each student
chose a colonial occupation, constructed a model and
dressed in character to show-and-tell about their
occupation during colonial times. 
LMES Bubbles
Kindergartner Ben B. (at right) uses a straw to blow
bubbles in a recent science experiment about rainbows
and prisms.
Author David
Greenberg Visits Elementary Schools
Author David
Greenberg, known for his childrens' poetry books,
"Whatever Happened to Humpty Dumpty?", "Snakes!", and
"The Great School Lunch Rebellion" to name just a few,
visited all four Region 15 elementary schools in April.
Mr. Greenberg performed many of his most-favored poems
for classes of students, grades Kindergarten through
fifth. Students and teachers alike remarked at his
high-energy and funny poetry. The Author-Illustrator
program is sponsored by each school's PTO.
GES Square Dancing
Gainfield Elementary School recently held their 21st
Annual Father-Daughter Square Dance.
The dance, organized by music teacher, James J. Scianna
and Physical Education Teacher, Ronald Yacawych, was
created as a social outlet for students to gather with
peers and parents. The yearly event
is a cultural and learning experience designed to
develop musical and physical movement skills.
A professional square dance caller is on hand to
help dancers improve their listening skills as they work
together cooperatively.
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