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he Woodland Park Municipal Alliance Against Alcoholism and Drug Abuse sponsors a number of initiative in the three borough schools each year. One such initiative is the “One School, One Book” program, which ran last month at Beatrice Gilmore School. The Municipal Alliance purchased copies of “Friendship According to Humphrey” by Betty G. Birney for every student and staff member. At a school-wide assembly, details about the program were given to the students. Their school mascot Buddy The Bear then appeared, wearing an inflatable ball as a clue - a hamster wheel. He unwrapped the book revealing the title to the students. In the book, Humphrey, a class pet hamster, gets a big surprise as a new class pet, Og the frog, is introduced. Og doesn’t respond to his friendly squeaks and the students are so interested in Og, they almost stop paying attention to Humphrey altogether. Friendship can be tricky, but Humphrey is an intrepid problem-solver. If any hamster can become buddies with a frog, he can. Parents/guardians were asked to read the book at home with their child, a chapter a night. The book is theirs to keep. The school community all read it together at the same pace. The goal is to bring the Beatrice Gilmore community together to talk

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his holiday season, a number of charitable efforts were held in the local schools. Both Beatrice Gilmore and Memorial Schools in Woodland Park took part in the annual Giving Tree initiative for the Family Reach Foundation. This is the 15th year that teachers have organized this charitable event. The Family Reach Foundation is a national non-profit dedicated to alleviating the financial burden of cancer. It provides immediate financial assistance, education and navigation to families before they hit critical breaking points. Over $2,000 in gift cards were given to the foundation at separate presentations at the schools to founder Marilyn Morrello, who was on hand with her husband Rick and family relations coordinator Ravit Gilletti. The families of students who contributed a gift card to the effort were recognized with a handmade ornament on a Christmas tree at the school. Mrs. Morrello spoke to the students, thanking them and their families for their generosity. During the event at BG, teachers read “A New Coat For Anna” to the students. The story details a mother’s dedication to acquire a coat for her daughter. The book carries a message that ordinary can become precious in times of turmoil.

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PV Education Foundation Raises Money Towards Library Renovation, One Book At A Time

By Brianna Rodriguez n December 7, 2019, the Passaic Valley Education Foundation hosted its first book fair at the Woodland Park Barnes and Noble, with earnings contributing to the renovation of the library. From December 7-11, students and staff were able to support the cause both in-store and online by purchasing items using a specific bookfair ID code at checkout. Throughout the day, students and staff entertained shoppers and called attention to the fundraiser through various events. The Interact Club and Literary Club hosted storytime in the children’s section of the store. Students read picture books aloud to youngsters in the community in a morning and afternoon session. Mark

Huggins ‘19 and Mia Preziosi ‘19 performed holiday songs in the toy section. Preziosi sang as Huggins played keyboard and contributed additional vocals. The performance was well received by shoppers, many of whom thought the songs were coming from the store radio. Two students from Ms. Carrie Ingraham’s classes, Nick Minadeo

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attracting more date night customers and families. Lorenzo’s has a regular menu and a catering menu filled with Italian dishes along with seasonal specials. For Valentine’s Day, Lorenzo’s will have heartshaped lobster ravioli on the menu, and throughout the winter the signature butternut squash soup will be featured. Some signature dishes on the menu include Momma Sunday, which is one of Stabile’s favorite meals to make because the recipe is inspired by his late mother. Momma Sunday is a pasta dish with meatballs, sausage and brag olé. “When my mother made it, the pasta would be

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By Devyn DiPasquale ince September 2018, the Passaic Valley Education Foundation has spearheaded an ongoing fundraiser to renovate the school library to upgrade the center’s technology and update its aesthetic. The goal of the renovation is to update the library to a fully functioning media center. “The library needs an upgrade because it’s a place in the school that every parent goes through at some point during their students’ career,” said Mr. Michael DeLuccia, President of the PVEF. “It’s also going to give students a place where they can study. It will also be more technology updated so it will definitely help in that aspect.” Students also recognize the benefits of the renovation. “A new library would definitely attract more students and would make them more interested in their studies,” said Jadalynn Rodriguez ’20. The new media center would give students a more updated and inviting space for their studies. Planning for the new layout includes couches for more comfortable seating as well as long tables for students to work. The new library would have smaller spaces for students to study with greater privacy to use the library resources. Overall, the library renovations will better accommodate the needs of both students and staff.

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Science Teacher Mrs. Leidig Becomes School Librarian

By Gabriella Gutierrez arlier this November, former Science teacher Mrs. Daria Leidig took over the role of School Librarian. She looks forward to working with both students and staff members to supplement curriculums and enhance learning experiences. Mrs. Leidig was thrilled to begin in her new position, having completed her Master’s Degree in Education Technology. She was fascinated with how students and teachers could utilize devices to better each other’s understanding of the topics taught in class. “Seeing how you can incorporate technology into a variety of lessons sparked my interest,” Mrs. Leidig said. A major goal for Mrs. Leidig is to raise money to support the process of renovating and improving the library. Her involvement in the fundraiser began in late November with the Barnes & Noble Book Fair, where a percentage of purchases made under

a particular code went towards the library’s funding. Mrs. Leidig also plans to meet with all teachers to discuss resources available to enhance each curriculum. Students who take advantage of the services offered by the library credit it with playing a considerable role in their success. Mrs. Leidig has been teaching for fourteen years in the Science Department. This transition to School Librarian is a significant change that will present new challenges. Her former students believe Mrs. Leidig is just what the library needs as she has demonstrated a willingness to put in an extra effort to benefit student learning throughout her career. “Mrs. Leidig always took the time to make sure we truly understood the lesson,” said Sophia Covello. “She would hold reviews for us in the morning which would help everyone.”

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Teachers of the Year Named in Woodland Park

he Woodland Park School District announced the recipients of the annual New Jersey Governor’s Teacher/Educational Services Professional of the Year for 2019-2020 prior to winter break. These awards are voted on from nominations from parents and students. The winners, chosen by a committee at each school, are as follows: Charles Olbon School – kindergarten teacher Mrs. Tundo and speech therapist Mrs. Farsakh. Beatrice Gilmore School – fourth grade teacher Ms. D’Astolfo and library aide Mrs. De Rosa. Memorial Middle School – physical education and health teacher Robert Romeo and classroom aide Dalia Alhatto.

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Postcard Exchange Draws Excitement at Beatrice Gilmore School

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