Students in the Pipers performed for Truman Moon
students on Feb. 14. |
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Pipers
sing and dance for students
FEB.2008—The Middletown High School Pipers performed for
first graders at Truman Moon on Feb. 14. The group sang
and danced to various selections including:
"Knock On Wood," "My
Strongest Suit," from Disney's "Aida," "Do You Love Me,"
"But It's Alright," "Hot, Hot, Hot," and "Sugar Pie,
Honey Bunch." The
Pipers are
set to compete at Disney in April and used their
district-wide tour as extra practice and as a way to
connect with younger students that may one day be
interested in being a Piper too. After their routine,
students took time out to meet students and answer some
questions.
Kids are all smiles at
Truman Moon
FEB.2008—Truman
Moon students were all smiles recently as they enjoyed a
presentation given by Adam Sposato, Marketing
Representative for County Dental and Jenna Koecni a
Hygienist at County Dental in Yorktown. The effort was
coordinated by Truman Moon's own school nurse Pattie
Wiener, RN, in Celebration of "Children's Dental Health
Month."
County Dental is
national public health and education initiative brought
to various schools by local dental professionals. They
are dedicated to teaching elementary school children the
fundamentals of oral care that will sustain a lifetime
of healthy smiles and promote overall healthy living.
Giving back this holiday season
DEC.2007—The
spirit of giving is alive at Truman Moon Primary Center this
holiday season, as Truman Moon staff, with some help from
local Middletown community agencies, are giving back.
Boxes of unopened toys, clothing and food filled
the nurse’s office at the school as items were
collected once again this year for local families
and students in need. According to Tenise Wall,
Truman Moon social worker, about 70 Middletown
students and their families will be receiving
gifts as part of the Honesty and Adopt Program
established at the school about five years ago.
Truman
Moon staff members donated to the fund and
gifts were purchased and wrapped by Lisa Francois,
library clerk, and Kathleen Motisi, computer
teaching assistant at the school. In addition,
Wall works with local agencies annually that
provide gifts to Truman Moon students and their
families—all in the hopes of making their holiday
season a little brighter.
"This program tries its best to target families
who need that extra support during the holidays.
As gifts were delivered to the home of one of a
Truman Moon student this week, the mother could
not say thank you enough as her eyes began to fill
with tears" said Wall. "Making a difference in the
lives of our children is our goal. As a school
community, Truman Moon can be very proud of that."
Truman Moon students take to the stage
for holiday concerts
DEC.2007—Truman Moon Primary students
in grades K-1 performed their annul winter concerts on
Friday, Dec. 14, at the school. Students
performed twice during the day for parents, grandparents,
family members and teachers.
Kids get visit from mime
NOV.2007—Mime
Karen Montanaro visited students at Truman Moon on Nov. 13
for an Arts in Education performance where she conducted a workshop
introducing students to
the unique thrill of "speaking" without words.
Using the
vocabulary of mime, dance, and improvisation, students
watched as Montanaro experienced and expressed moods, feelings, and states-of-mind
without making a sound.
Montanaro performed mime
dances, several sketches and performed a soccer game slide
show for kids with the help of Assistant Principal Cliff
Moore. Click here to view a photo gallery!
Read all about it
MHS
football players and Truman Moon students team up to
read
NOV.2007—It’s
no secret that reading has many benefits—it can improve
language, speech, and vocabulary. It’s also no secret
that kids love sports.
A
recent study, by the Kaiser Family Foundation, indicates
that children are significantly influenced by sports and
the lives of athletes. According to the study, children
learn by observing how they live both on and off the
field. That’s why Librarians Mrs. Linton (Truman Moon)
and Mrs. Allee (MHS) are collaborating with Coach Barone
and having MHS football players read to primary
students.
Football players recently visited Truman Moon Primary
Center to read to kids. First graders beamed with
excitement as football players read and shared some of
their experiences about reading. Players talked of the
importance of being committed to school work and sports
and they also reminded students, that just like anything
else, reading takes practice and it’s something students
should do every day.
“Our football players are terrific. They love reading
and wanted to come to our school to read to our
students,” said Mrs. Linton. “We are proud to have such
fine young men influence the lives of our students in
such a special way.”
Students take a trip to Southwinds
Pictured above
and below: First graders greet residents on Oct.
30. |
OCT.2007—On
Oct. 30, Ms. Yegidis' and Mrs. Byrne's first grade
classes, and parent volunteers, walked to Southwinds
Retirement Home to visit with residents. Students sang
songs, recited poetry and each student formally
introduced themselves to five residents. Baked goods,
donated by Truman Moon families, and snacks were shared
by all. Southwinds contributed the drinks and paper
goods.
"We
really enjoyed visiting residents and are looking
forward to seeing them again sometime next spring," said
Mrs. Byrne. "Thank you to Mid-City Bus Company for
donating a bus (on standby) for us in case of inclement
weather, which we didn't need because of the beautiful
fall weather we encountered.
Truman Moon welcomes
new assistant principal
SEPT.2007—In September Truman Moon Primary Center welcomed a new
assistant principal, Clifford Moore. Mr. Moore has been
in the district for many years serving at Middletown
High School and most recently as an administrator in the
Special Services building.
MARCH 2008—