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Note: The last day of school is June 24. Both June 23 & June 24 are early dismissal days.
Congratulations to the Class of 2009!
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| GHS Math Team Places 4th in State Competition, Cheng Yang #1 in State | |
The Guilford High Math Team competed in the State Math Meet on March 31, 2009. Guilford placed fourth behind Choate Rosemary Hall, New Canaan and EO Smith. Rounding out the top ten were St. Joseph's, Wilton, Hand, Avon, Darien, and East Lyme. GHS Math Team pictured with GHS Principal Rick Misenti (left) and Assistant Principal Marc Guarino (right) are (front row) Cheng Yang, Sam Roh, David Chen, Mike Roh, (back row) Leon Zhang, Alan Shan, and Jeff Zhang. Cheng Yang competed in the 2009 American Mathematics Contest and scored first in Connecticut. Yang also recorded a perfect math score on the SAT II. |
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| Renovations and Improvements to Adams Middle School | |
| Renovations and improvements will begin on Adams Middle School this summer as the result of voter approval of a bond referendum in the amount of $998,750 on April 21, 2009. Upgrades will be made to the electrical distribution system for air conditioning units and in the kitchen to replace obsolete electrical panels. A condensing unit will be installed to serve the art, band and orchestra rooms giving these areas air conditioning using the existing air handler. 11 classroom ventilators will be replaced, renovations will be done to lavatories, and enhancements will be made to the crawl space under the kitchen. Future work will include replacing lockers and security upgrades. In addition, new windows will be installed throughout the building as a result of a 2007 referendum and restoration work will be done on the cupola. The roof work identified in the 2009 needs list will be completed in Summer 2010. | |
| Guilford Schools Go Green | |
| All of Guilford's schools have worked hard this past year to increase awareness of the importance of protecting the environment. The Adams Environmental Club raised trout (Trout in the Classroom, May 7, Guilford Courier) , the GHS Environmental Club ("The Compass", December 2008, page 2) continues to raise community awareness of key issues, and all schools celebrated Earth Day with tree plantings and student projects focused on the environment. At top right, A.W. Cox student Sam Jelley plants a tree during the school's Earth Day Celebration. At bottom right, Calvin Leete Kindergartner Olivia Ste. Marie created an art project using recycled goods to culminate their study of the 3 R's - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Check out the information on the Guilford Lakes Green Team's web page including an eye-opening slide show on the effect of bottle water on our planet. Guilford Lakes Going GreenLook for more on the positive efforts of Guilford students and the environment in the September issue of "The Compass." |
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| Guilford Public Schools Summer Enrichment Programs | |
| There is still room in many of the summer enrichment programs offered by the Guilford Public Schools. The course topics range from "Super Scientists" to "Adventures in Reading," and offer students entering grades K - 7 fun, interactive opportunities to reinforce their skills in many subject areas. To view the Summer Enrichment Programs brochure and print out the registration form, please link here. | |
| CT Association of Boards of Education Honors GHS Seniors | |
| Each year, the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education recognizes two seniors in each of their member high schools for exhibiting exemplary leadership skills. This year's honorees from Guilford High School are Lauren Trotta and Gabe Shore. The seniors were honored at the June 8, 2009, Guilford Board of Education meeting and presented with plaques from Board Chair Bill Bloss.To learn more about CABE, please link to CABE |  |
| GHS Junior Honored as Governor's Scholar | |
| Guilford High School junior Jacob Stern was honored as one of the State's top 30 high school juniors and achieved the distinction of being named a Governor's Scholar. CAPT and PSAT scores combined with class rank, course work and an essay were all considered in the selection process. Jacob was honored on May 21 at a ban quest at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Jacob Stern is pictured at right with GHS Principal Rick Misenti. |  |
| Jones Writers' Wall Funded by GFFE | |
Thanks to a grant from the Guilford Fund for Education, all students at Melissa Jones School are now published authors. Writings from every grade have been displayed during the school year on a bulletin board - The Writers' Wall - in the Melissa Jones main hallway. Submissions are approved by teachers and the Writers' Wall Review Board made up of nine fourth grade students. The Board meets weekly to review writings which are then prepared for display by parent volunteers. Fourth Grade teacher Debra Houle guides the student reviewers as they meet each week. The GFFE provided the funding to print a booklet of all of the students' writings which will be sent home to every Jones' family at the end of the school year. Pictured at left is the Writers' Wall Review Board, (front row) Marketa Hlouskova, Alexis Wainer, Gunnar Jackson, Garrett Hughes (back row) Emily Nolan, Hannah Soucy, Mia Stebbins, Abby Yerkes, Nina Scarpa and teacher Debra Houle. |
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| Curriculum Update | |
Guilford Public Schools regularly reviews content area curriculum. Last spring, staff members began revisions to the existing mathematics curriculum. A draft of the recommended revisions was presented by Donna Pudlinski, chairperson of the mathematics department at GHS, and Phyllis Olstein, math specialist, to the Board of Education at their June meeting. Pending approval from the Board, the revised curriculum will be posted on the web site and implemented during the 2009-2010 school year. Guilford Public Schools Curriculum |
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| CT Music Educators Association Festival Participants | |
| Guilford High School music students participated in the annual Connecticut Music Educators Association Festival this spring. The musicians who auditioned for the event and were accepted at right are junior Kristine Trotta (flute), junior Sarah Ford (French horn), sophomore Charlotte Hoon (oboe), senior Dan Carter (French horn), senior Matt Johnson (tympani), and junior Ryan Johnson (trumpet). Not pictured is senior Linda Zhang (violinist). |  |
| Community Resources | |
| Please link to our new Community Resources web page for news and events that may be of interest to students of Guilford Public Schools. Please note that all organizations and groups listed are non-profit and their associated activities and events are not sponsored or supervised by the Guilford Public Schools. Many of the organizations listed offer summer programs that may be of interest to Guilford students. Community Resources | |
| Guilford Before and After Care Hops for a Good Cause | |
| On Tuesday, March 17th the children attending the Guilford Before & After School AM and PM Kindergarten Care program at Calvin Leete School participated in the MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Hop-a-Thon. During the month of March the children learned awareness and acceptance of disabilities in young children and adults as well as the concept that “Everybody’s different, nobody’s perfect." Parents and Guardians made pledges and donations for the number of hops the children could complete in two minutes. This activity raised $599 for research and services for the hundreds of thousands of people affected by more than 40 neuromuscular diseases. The children received certificates of achievement and special ribbons. Thanks to Chris Fiondella for this article. |  |
| Adams and GHS Science Fair Winners | |
Several Guilford students participated in local and State science fairs in March. Nine Adams students were awarded for their entries in the Adams Science Fair. Pictured at the top right are (from bottom row left) Kimber Kristy, Charlotte Killiam, Taylor Hudak, Olivia Schultes, and Ian Whittall. (standing in the back) Anna Babbin, Rachel Sanacora, Shauna McLaughlin, and Daniel Fisher. Guilford High School 9th grade students competed in the CT State Science Fair at Quinnipiac University. Pictured at the bottom right are GHS Principal Rick Misenti, Giola Pappaiardo, Andrew Wolek, Boyd Whittall, Amanda Simon, Marissa Morris, Ted Jensen, James Walwer, Colleen Marcik, and GHS science teacher Lynn Curtis.
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Editor’s Note
This abbreviated edition of “The Compass” is being distributed electronically to highlight achievements and events from the 2008 - 2009 school year. Guilford Public Schools has revised the publication schedule for “The Compass” in an effort to conserve resources and optimize readership. Please look for complete, printed editions of the school district's newspaper in September 2009 and February 2010.
Comments and article ideas are always welcome.
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The Guilford Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices. Questions or complaints related to Title IX should be directed to Anne Keene, Assistant Superintendent, 55 Park St., Guilford, CT 06437 or at 203-453-8216; questions or complaints related to disabilities, should be directed to Patricia Brett, Director of Pupil Services, 280 South Union St. Guilford, CT or 203-453-0128. |