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SHARK Bytes ISSUE
3
SPRING 2011
Principal: Mr. Giovannoni Assistant Principal: Ms. Dwyer
SPIRIT WEEK WAS…WELL, SPIRITED [AND MUSICAL]
By Mr. Giovannoni
The week of March 21 – 25 saw a lot of activity inside the walls of Field – Stevenson School. Not only was it “School Spirit Week;” it was also national “Music in Our Schools Week.” Each day, the students and staff did something different to celebrate their school spirit. Monday saw us wearing clothing that celebrated our favorite sports teams. On Tuesday, the students wore the special Field – Stevenson shirts that were a surprise gift from the South [Field – Stevenson and Betsy Ross] PTO. Wednesday saw us celebrate our uniqueness with “Crazy Hat and Hair Day.” And, boy, were there some crazy “dos” that day. On Thursday, we all wore blue and white – the official colors of the home of the Sharks. Friday ended the week with a tribute to our
country’s fiftieth state: it was “Hawaiian Day.” And all during this week, we also celebrated the importance of music in the schools. On Tuesday, the Field chorus made a trip to our sister school. Betsy Ross, to put on a very well received concert for them. And we ended Friday with the Annual Spring Fling. And Ms. Dwyer’s article will tell you all about that.
Thank you PTO for the Spirit Week Shark shirts!
April 1 - Report Cards Issued 5 - No School Teacher In-Service 12 -State of the District Address 6:30PM at FPMS 22 - No School - Board Declared Holiday
22-29 - No School - Spring Break Begins
May
4 - Festival of the Arts - 6:30PM at Field 10 - District Spelling Bee - 6:30PM at FPMS 17 - Challenge Night - 6:30PM at FPMS
26 - All School Picnic 30 - No School - Memorial Day
June
3 - Awards Assembly 9:00 4 - Last Day of School
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Minute to Win It Music in Our Schools By Cherie Bussert
a PBIS Celebration
The third quarter celebration sponsored by the PBIS team for Field-Stevenson School was held on Thursday, March 31, 2011. Students from each homeroom were invited to invest their Shark Bites in a Mystery Prize drawing for the opportunity to represent their homerooms in a “Minute to Win It” competition. At the time of this writing, students had not yet been informed what the celebration would look like, and contestants had not yet been selected. Two lucky participants from each homeroom, as well as two faculty members, participated in one of ten contests, ala the popular TV show, competing for prizes and bragging rights. The events included blowing a feather across the floor, shaking ping pong balls out of a tissue box tied to the waist, stacking cups and seven other fun challenges. The entire student body watched and rooted for their homerooms. PBIS celebrations are held quarterly to acknowledge the efforts students and faculty have made towards making sure Field-Stevenson is a 3 B school – Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. The first quarter celebration was a movie morning with treats and the second quarter celebration was a game/ activity afternoon. What will the end of the year bring? Keep up the good work, Sharks!
National Elementary Honor Society By Cherie Bussert On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, Field-Stevenson will hold an induction ceremony for the first group of fourth and fifth graders selected to be members of the newly formed chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS). The NEHS was formed in 2008 and FieldStevenson holds charter number 1338. Of forty-nine students who were eligible based on report cards from the most recent four quarters, twenty-eight submitted applications which indicated the extent to which they volunteer, lead, and otherwise participate in activities and organizations outside the classroom. Students were also continued on page 3
By Meeghan Binder
On March 22, the Field-Stevenson Choir traveled to Betsy Ross Elementary School to perform a concert to help celebrate Music in Our Schools Month. It was a lovely concert that was attended by all of the kindergarten, first and second grade students. The spring session of choir will now be preparing for their Spring Concert on May 4, 2011 at the Festival of the Arts. On April 14, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., our fifth grade students will present their musical performance entitled, "A World of Music." Since January, the fifth graders have been studying the cultures and music of Japan, Africa and the Caribbean. Our performance is a culmination of all that we have learned and will feature songs, instrumental pieces and dances from around the world.
Girls Basketball
By Mr. Hopper and Ms. Gustafson The Field-Stevenson only get better! Many of Sharks are in the process the girls have not played of preparing for their organized basketball intramural basketball before but we are hoping game against the the 5th graders that have Grant White Eagles. experience can lead the With a roster 20 rest on the court! We look strong Mr. Hopper forward to the rest of the and Ms. Gustafson are season and we hope to hoping for a ‘W’ on April see everyone in the 19th at 3:00. We only bleachers cheering the have 10 practices but we girls on! are looking good and will GO SHARKS! Girls Basketball Team: 4th Grade Bryanna Barker Destiny Chambers Makiya Davis Mikela Davis Linda Gashi Kiani Macklin Isabel Mostacero Kalen Rhodes Penelope Strauss
5th Grade Jamiaya Brown Amira Byrd Evelyn Carrera Lorena Carrera Essence Chambers Rochaela Evans Maeve Evitt Chariese Liddell Leniese Liddell Karly Puente Dahara Ward
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By Erin Dwyer
South Side Spring Fling!
The second annual South Side Spring Fling took place Friday, March 25th and was a huge success. Betsy Ross and Field Stevenson PTO, parent volunteers, and the staff at both schools came together to host a wonderful night for the students of Forest Park. Each classroom and the Field teachers helped contribute to the themed grade level raffle baskets. Local businesses and community organizations also donated to the Spring Fling raffle and their contributions were artfully arranged and the baskets were raffled off during the Spring Fling. The Spring Fling is the primary fundraiser for the South Side PTO and this year the community proved to be just as generous as always!
National Elementary Honor Society Induction continued from page 3 required to provide two letters of recommendation from teachers and members of the community. The induction ceremony will begin at 6:30 pm with a processional. The guest speaker will be Matt Walsh, a graduate of Forest Park Public Schools, and candidate in this year’s election for Village Commissioner.
Inductees are invited to bring guests, and following the formal ceremony, refreshments will be served. Congratulations to the first class of NEHS for Field-Stevenson School. Names will be published in the final newsletter of the year.
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On Stage
The Performing Arts Club presented a wonderfully hilarious skit entitled, “The People Against George Washington” to third graders on March 24th. This lively group of actors is part of the Performance Arts Club, a group of 5th graders who meet after school twice a week to rehearse with their director, Ms. Donna Nowak. Currently, the club is working on a puppet theater and a full performance of “The Hiccup” for the annual Festival of the Arts at Field-Stevenson.
By Grace Finn 3rd Grade
5th Grade
Mrs. Boucek Stephanie Black Keegan Brown Johnny Cloyd Julia Filimowicz Michael Giddens Brien Jourige Aaron Love Samuel Marino Letrell Mason Olivia Remington Fiona Satterfield Heather Shortall Julianna Sklenar Joshua Walton Joshua Womack
3rd Quarter Honor Roll
4th Grade
Mrs. Randazzo, Mrs. Thompson Marcus Brown Adam Davis August Duwell Teresa Godinez Mohammed Khan Leron Maddi Micah ONeal Czarina Waldo Mrs. Schreiner Adedoyin Aderele Jayden Blair Samuel Bonilla Carla Conner Akayhla Dixon Mohammed Elshareif Robi Jackson Vaughn Jordan-Whiting Austin Lennartz Raechel Lopez Taylr Shipp Sonny Valdez
Mrs. Uhlman Mary Barnett Maura Flanagan Jackson Grzelak Faith Johnson Christopher Mistrata Isabel Mostacero Fiona O’Connor Allen Serrano Penelope Strauss Jacob White Mrs. Perry Reyna Carrera Anthony Cuevas Jacob Garza Myahna Hudgins-Jenkins Alexis Magallanes Mayumi Pascual Kalen Rhodes Madison Rostello Kylie Sawyer Aniua Thomas Armoni Wade
Ms. Petrey Mikala Ballard Bryanna Barker Timothy Browder Perry Cowan Yessica Garcia OwlMikela Davis Standing! Linda Gashi Camari Hawkins Sumeja Hodzic Deontay Johnson Julio Luna-Pina Iyanna Morris Xavier Skinner Dacosta Williams
Mr. Becker Christopher Avner Elena Buenrostro Essence Chambers DeAundre DeLaGarza Margaret Flanagan Lucas Frazee Gerardo Garcia Miles Guillen Damena Jackson Davion Jones Olivia Mallett Keionne Maughn Mr. McElligott Evelyn Carrera Erin Casey Maeve Evitt Taylar Jones Ranen Maddi Rebekkah Montanez Lelia Rodgers-Young Elizabeth Rojas Jada Sydney Charlie Valdez Mrs. Bogdan Moses Biosah Anaya Boyd Jamaiya Brown Lorena Carrera Clayton Davis Mia Evitt Maria Garcia Daniel Miceli Karly Puente Aidan Remington Karina Shelwood Zianna Turek
STUDENTS OF THE QUARTER 3rd Grade Mrs. Boucek
Abria Whitehead Mrs. Randazzo/Mrs. Thompson
Teresa Godinez Mrs. Schreiner
Austin Lennartz 4th Grade Mrs. Perry
Wendy Sackey-Adoo Ms. Petrey
Dacosta Williams Mrs. Uhlmann
Josh Farley 5th Grade Mr. Becker
Lucas Frazee Mrs. Bogdan
Mia Evitt Mr. McElligott
Jada Sidney
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