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Creativity is blossoming
at Duggan
 Susan
Scully's, Lisa Hoffman's and Maryrose Morey’s 1st graders exhibited
their creative sides when they wowed the staff and students at
Duggan with their uniqueness.
The big hit of the PBIS event was the
students’ ingenious creations from everyday materials such as paper
towel rolls and boxes.
The students did a fantastic job exploring various avenues to
developing their creative minds by writing and performing an
original song, leading an energetic cheer and reciting wonderful
poems about creativity. |
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"Curiosity" hits Duggan
Diana Reynolds' and Elizabeth Nicoletti’s 2nd grade classes
invited Curious George to Duggan Elementary School so he could
experience what its like to be a student there.
The students made a book of Curious
George's experiences at Duggan and shared them with the entire
building at a recent Friendship Friday. Everyone was very excited
when they sang “Upside Down” by Jack Johnson from the Curious George
soundtrack. Duggan 2nd graders are truly curious and creative! |
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Summer with ClubRec
ClubRec's summer program for preK through grade 5 kids,
scheduled for July 14-August 8, is accepting applications.
The program runs
Monday-Friday, noon-5:30 p.m. at the Cooke Elementary
School. Cost is $75 per week. For
more information or to register your child, call 794-8830,
ext. 6. |
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In a Times Herald-Record article,
reporter Paul Brooks discusses the NYSED list of
"high performing/gap
closing schools." These are
schools where students met the math and English standards for
2006-07 and where students made "adequate yearly progress" in
English and math for two consecutive years.
Monticello's
Chase and Duggan Elementary Schools are named on that list.
Click here for the full story, courtesy the THR.
Click here to view the complete State list. |
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High school science
students teach elementary class
As part of a special science lesson, Monticello High School teacher
Christine
 Hart’s
Living Environment class visited Duggan teachers Liz Nicoletti's and
Diana Reynolds’ classes to teach their students about Ecological
Niches and Photosynthesis.
During the lesson two projects were presented. First was a research
and writing assignment in which the high school students researched
an animal of their choice to find its scientific name (binomial
nomenclature), biome, habitat, niche, and adaptations.
As part of the project, students were
required to create interactive pop-up
books to share with the second graders.
The second project was to produce a
play teaching the concepts of photosynthesis. The Living Environment
students co-authored the play, which was filled with fun and
informative songs. The young scientist really enjoyed a fun filled
afternoon!
Photo: Krista Novello, Alicia Cardona, Alicia Lamaur, Melanie
Gianquinto and Alyssa McLaughlin.
Photo: Philicity Santillo, Jaclyn Johnson, Keysy Mendez, Arial
Santos and Jennyfer Franca. |
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Duggan holiday
celebration filled with music and goodies
 On
Wednesday December 12, parents, teachers and students gathered for
the annual Winter Concert at Duggan Elementary School.
The performance was led by music teacher
Marie Gott, who had each grade level perform a musical section. For
one of
the final selections, the entire building joined together to sing
“Peace, Peace, Peace”.
As an separate part of the holiday celebration, first-grade students
enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon as family and friends gathered to
make gingerbread houses.
Photo: Duggan Elementary School 4th and 5th Grade Chorus sing
their hearts
out during the recent holiday concert.
Photo: Gingerbread houses take
over the International Café at Duggan Elementary School.
Photo: A good time was had by Albin Gjonbalaj, Michael Lands and
Arnold SandMiguel, as they worked on their gingerbread house
creations. |
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Click here to
read an important message from Duggan Elementary School Principal
Patti Sonnenschein regarding the slightly elevated bacteria level
found in the school's water supply. |
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"Creativity" is key at
Duggan
 On
Friday November 30, Susan Scully’s, Lisa Hoffman’s and Maryrose
Morey’s first grade team shared their creative flair with the rest
of the school at the monthly assembly.The first graders read poetry, sang a
song, shared a cheer and displayed their sculptures of creativity
for all to enjoy! |
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The Festival of Hanukkah
explained
On Tuesday December 4, Duggan fifth grader Aaron Weiss and his
mother
Beth joined in the holiday spirit by explaining to students about
the joys of Hanukkah.
The children feasted on souvenouts, a
traditional jelly donut eaten during the holidays. Mrs. Weiss and
Aaron read to the students about the history of Hanukkah and showed
them some of the traditional things that are done during the eight
day celebration.
Photo: Tyrell Gray, Beth
Weiss, Aaron Weiss and Jayne Hyman |
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“Star” breakfast served
at Duggan
On November 30, more than 100 Duggan Elementary School students were
honored for their hard work in the first marking period. Students
who achieved excellent or satisfactory, on their work habits that
promote learning, got to participate in a star breakfast filled with
bagels and juice. They received special awards for their efforts.
Congratulations to all!
Bidwell: Tyler Carlstrom,
John Dima, William Hindley, Destiny Holland, Paige Innis, Hannah
Kaplan, Courtney LaPolt, Samuel Quick, Alonzo Stergis, Isabella
Tagliamonti, Erik Zajonc
Dollard: Christopher Anagnostos, Jenna Bischert, Matthew
Bull, Angel Correa, Erik Dennis, Alyza Fernandez, Allan Holland,
Amber Johnson, Artem Littrell, Zachary Malek, Brandon McCormick,
Hanna Oestrich, Eric Sanchez-Surman, Rosalie Sheppard, Aaron
Ulatorski, Andrew Young, Croft, Frances
Hoffmann: Dillon Northrup, Amanda Arbiter, Allyson Blasingame,
Robert Bonnaci, Nicholas Dollard, Ashley Gettel, Jordon Long, Dylan
Miller, Jason Moore, Ryan Pennell, Emma Townsend-Steigler
Morey: Danielle Curry, Richard Jandik, Izzabella Kingsbury,
Angelina Martinez, Kayla Medina, Justin Miller, Colby Rivas, Claudia
Seward, Emma Silverstein
Scully: Victoria Angnostos, Kevin Brito, Emily Carlstrom,
Brooke Huebner, Destany Merola, Jordan Porrata, Arnold SanMiguel
Nicoletti: Monisse Cueva, Angela Dima, Jillian McEneaney,
Michael Schneider
Reynolds: Amari Gandy, Melanie Gianquinto, Juliana Gonzalez,
Dylan Hindley, Domonique Johnson, Jaclyn Johnson, Caleb McCallion,
Sawyer Quick, Zachary Ryan, Philicity Santillo, Richard Smith,
Alexandra Tagliamonti
Coon: Ashley DeCampos, Ryan Holloran
Harden, Matthew Doherty, Naomi McCallion, Sara Miller, Jonathan
Pennell
Slaver: Michelle Antonov, Candace Battiste, Erika Bischert,
Christian Dima, Patience Hall, Joseph Jandik, James Johnson, Lauren
McFadden, Dylan Rivas, Michelle VanNostrand, Hannah Whitcomb
PuaPuaga: Jordan Balzano, John Beauregard, Allie Bischert,
Tiana Black, Steffie Burger, Lauren Capp, Brianna Kingsbury, Austin
Nash, Ulysses Oestrich, Kayleigh Rooney, Cristiane Salcedo
Katzenberger: Nessiah Clark, Patrick Cook, Juan Diaz, Morgan
Huebner, Megan McCormick, Michael Mormile, Jesse Rhyne, Andrea
Yeomans-Bent
Parsons: Taylor Barnes, Miguel Brito, Ocean Heintz, Morgan
Holloran, Jane Hyman, Christian McCagg, Kyle Pellicci, Aaron Weiss |
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Students get a solar
lesson with a bit of history
Fifth grade MEP students from Duggan Elementary School visited the
original Woodstock site as part of a day trip to the Bethel Woods
Art Center. The students got to watch the installation of six brand
new solar lights, which were designed by Bethel Woods owner Sandra
Gerry. The lights are powered by the sun using solar panels that are
located in the middle of the lamp post.
What made this trip even more special,
was that this is the first time that solar lights are being used at
the Bethel Woods site, and if the project is successful, it will
illuminate a memorial monument so it can be seen at night.
Photo: Back row, Eric Anderson (Engineer from Hadco) and Amelia
Amon (Solar Industrial Designer from Alt-Techina) with students from
left, Megan Mc Cormick, Miguel Brito, Jane Hyman, Morgan Huebner,
Morgan Hollaran, Aaron Weiss, and Patrick Cook. Patrick Cook
contributed to this story. |
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 Carving
out senses
Diana Reynolds' and Elizabeth Nicoletti’s second-grade students
teamed up to carve pumpkins. But, before the carving could begin,
Ms. Reynolds read an informative text about pumpkins and how to
carve them to the classes. The project was used as a collaborative
lesson in science and English.
Once the students gathered enough information, the carving began.
Part of the lesson, was to have them use their five senses while
carving
 the
pumpkins. Working in groups, the children tapped into their sense of
smell and touch as they held the seeds. When they finished carving,
they tasted the yummy toasted seeds. They then used their other
senses to create Cinquain pumpkin poems.
Photo: Keysey Mendez and Alyssa McLaughlin proudly display their
Cinquain poems. |
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Confidence is key at
Duggan
On October 26, David Coon's and John Slaver’s third grade students
hosted the Duggan Elementary School Friendship Friday. As the
students continue to focus on the “Twelve Principals to Live By,”
the third graders gave their presentation about Confidence.
They shared many helpful catch phrases such as “never give up hope.”
The phrases are proudly being displayed in the hallway outside the
third grade classrooms. For the grand finale, they sang and danced
“Hi Hopes,” while the rest of the school joined in. The students are
excited to continue to learn more about the Twelve Principles, as
different classes will be making future presentations about each
one, including Appreciation, Commitment, Cooperation, Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy, Enthusiasm, Independence, Integrity,
Respect and Tolerance. |
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The parade goes marching on
Students, parents, teachers and staff got to enjoy Duggan Elementary
School's Annual Halloween Parade on one perfect autumn day!
The parade began in the school with
trick-or-treat music and then teachers and students proceeded to
parade outside the school to the Bethel Town Hall, as parents
 watched
with delight!
As part of the day's event, our
"Founding Fathers," teachers Marianne Harden and Susan PuaPuaga,
joined in the fall festivities.
According to officials, it was just another spook-tacular day at
Duggan! |
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Duggan Elementary School
students sing of Cooperation
On September 28, Duggan Elementary School students, staff and
faculty celebrated the
new school year with its first Friendship Friday. The new monthly
school assembly is a way for school personnel to commend students
for “doing their best and working together as a family.”
During the assembly, fifth-graders from Nancy Parsons and Susan
Mahan’s class team gave a musical performance extolling the virtues
of Cooperation, which is one of Duggan’s “Twelve Principals to Live
By.” Fifth grade student Aaron Weiss supplied electric guitar music
while more than two
dozen students sang an original ditty. Students wore headpieces that
represented them as an army of ants and explained to the audience
why cooperation is so important in school, at home and in the
community.
Future assemblies will include presentations about the other eleven
school principles which are: Appreciation, Commitment, Confidence,
Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy, Enthusiasm, Independence, Integrity,
Respect and Tolerance. |
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The EPIC "Steps to Success"
kindergarten program has been rescheduled.
For the new dates and more information,
please contact the EPIC Parent Center at 796-3059, ext. 20216. |
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Students thriving in new
summer program
 Housed under one roof at the
Rutherford Elementary School,
the newly
named Extended Year
Program (EYP) has combined
the previous Summer
Reading
Academy and the Summer
Learning Academy into one PreK
through Grade 5 summer school
program.
More than 350 students are working on
their literacy and math skills
in a relaxed and focused environment
in which students work to catch
up, maintain, or prepare for school
in September. Most important of all
is that students stay connected
to reading, writing, and math easing their
transition to the next
grade and the higher academic expectations to come.
The program ran
from July 16-August 10.
Photo: Fifth grade EYP students
take a break to greet Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Michel,
pictured in back with teachers John Slaver and Joe Prestianni. |
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