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2004-05 Highlights |
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Chorley
teacher named "Teacher
of the Year" by Sam's
Club Foundation
APRIL 2005-Sherrie Bergus, performing arts teacher at J. W.
Chorley Elementary School, was named teacher of
the year by Sam's Club Foundation recently. The Teacher
of the Year Program is designed to recognize outstanding
teachers throughout the U.S.
Local teachers were nominated by
Sam's Club shoppers, and
students throughout Orange County during the past
several months.
Bergus was selected by
associates in April, and received a $50 gift certificate
to Sam's Club as well as a certificate of recognition. The
school also received a $1,000 check, which was presented
by associates on May 3.
Sherrie was also recognized by the Board of Education
for her accomplishment on April 7. Congratulations!
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Chorley wins second place
in Scholastic Book Fair Scrapbooking contest
J. W. Chorley placed second in
the Scholastic Book Fair Scrapbooking contest recently,
winning $100. Over 1,000 schools participated in the event
said PTO President Nancy Gonzalez. Scholastic asked
participating schools to make a scrap book of their most
recent book fair and enter it in the contest.
The school held its book fair
from October 18-22, and its theme was "Red, White and Blue, Reading
is All American." Throughout the week parent volunteers took
photos of events such as Family Night and collaborated with
Gonzalez to create the book. Congratulations to all those who
participated in the event!
"Mad
Scientist" visits students
DEC. 2004-Chorley students got a special
treat on Dec. 22, 2004, as the "Mad Scientist" was a special
guest at the school. Students learned all about the topic of air
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Chorley teacher helps
students spread holiday spirit throughout school and our community
DEC. 2004-J. W. Chorley Elementary teacher
Elaine Heinsman and her second graders are making a difference
in the community this holiday season. They have raised over
$300 to be donated to the People for People Fund (sponsored by
the Times Herald Record). The Fund, in existence since 1985,
provides donations to local families in financial need.
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Students
apply democratic principles in class election
NOV. 2004-Mrs. Brown's class
participated in their own "Presidential Elections," on
November 2, at Chorley Elementary School. As a
culminating activity, the children in nominated
two students for "Class President," and two students for
"Class Vice President." The children were nominated
based on their classroom citizenship and behavior, being
serious learners, and being well liked and respected by
their peers.
"This was a wonderful
opportunity to have students apply democratic principles
and have a lot of fun," said Mrs. Brown. Candidates
campaigned by writing a persuasive essay with their
parents, and presented them to three classes. The
children then cast their votes in a private booth, the
votes were tallied and the winners announced.
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Fire Prevention Week
OCT. 2004-On October 7, students attended
assemblies as part of Fire Prevention Week. Students
learned a variety of information regarding this topic
and can get more helpful practice on fire
safety by asking Sparky, the spokesdog of the National
Fire Protection Association's Web site.
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Art displayed at
fall festival
OCT. 2004-The
Chorley fall festival celebration, held Oct. 28 & 29,
allowed teachers and students alike to showcase their
class work. Teachers employed many aspects of
technology, according to technology teacher Ms.
Kossar,
to research and illustrate specific class themes that
were on display for parents to view at the festival.
At left: Mrs. Faulmino’s and Mrs. Curley’s second grade
classes did research, using the Internet, on birds,
mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and fish.
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