Chase PTO Kindergarten Kick-off 2010 - Monticello CSD, Monticello, NY

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Chase PTO Kindergarten Kick-off welcomes kids to school

September 2010 Chase

As Mikyla Sheehan peered through one of the large front windows of the Emma C. Chase Elementary School, she said to her mom, “When does school start, I’m ready!” Although it wasn’t quite yet the first day of school, it was officially Mikyla’s first day as a kindergarten student.
Chase students
Every year the Chase PTO sponsors its Kindergarten Kick-off to help familiarize youngsters with their new school. The well-attended event included fun and games, refreshments and a gift of school supplies for each child courtesy of the PTO. Students and parents also have the opportunity to meet teachers and visit classrooms.

“This is going to be a great year,” said PTO President Laurlyn Radlein. “With the increase in the number of students, we’re looking forward to an increase in parent involvement. This is really exciting!”

With this year’s redistricting of the elementary schools, in addition to servicing the Wurtsboro area, Chase is also welcoming students from Glen Wild and Rock Hill. According to parent, Kenneth Pounder, he was very happy about the change for a few reasons, including that the school is closer to home and he approves of the cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity that the school’s curriculum promotes.

As for Mikyla, by the day’s end, she had already made new friends, was ready to learn and was extremely excited about her first ride ever on the big yellow bus.

Photos: Chase Principal Susan Gottlieb welcomes Mikyla Sheehan to the kindergarten orientation. Also pictured is Mikyla’s mom, Dina.

Five-year-old twins, from left, Kennedy and Elijah are flanked by their daddy, Kenneth Pounder, and Monticello High School sophomore Caitlin Radlein who volunteered to help out with the day’s event. According to their dad, the twins, who already know how to read and write a little, are looking forward to school and learning more things!

CLICK HERE for this story, "Kindergarten Kick-Off Welcomes Kids to Monticello School" on the Catskill Chronicle's website.