News from Yonkers Public Schools.

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News From Yonkers Public Schools

April 26, 2019 Seal of Biliteracy Candidates Present Portfolios Last night, more than 90 seniors from Yonkers high schools showcased their bilingual portfolios to demonstrate their proficiency and academic achievement in both English and a World Language. The 94 candidates are seeking to add the rigorous New York State Seal of Biliteracy to their high school diplomas. Learn more.... Enrico Fermi Students Head to State History Competition Twelve Enrico Fermi School 7th graders are headed to Cooperstown this weekend for New York History Day, where they will present their scholarship on the 2019 theme, Triumph and Tragedy in History.  The students already did so in exemplary fashion at a regional competition held at St. Thomas Aquinas College last month, when the school's enlarged team competed with more experienced challengers. Fermi students won 3 first place medals and a third place showing with guidance from teachers Mrs. Yanik-Campo, Ms. Gomes, and Ms. Alfonso. Learn more by linking here... Mayor Spano Honors DiChiaro as School of the Month Mayor Mike Spano presented the School of the Month Award for March 2019 to the deserving administration, faculty, staff, parents and students at the Patricia A. DiChiaro School. Under the leadership of Principal Patricia Langan, DiChiaro is achieving great success in its academics and is one of the most active schools in terms of volunteerism in the Yonkers Public Schools.  Read more about the honor! Cesar E. Chavez School Celebrates Earth Day Students at the Cesar E. Chavez School participated in the 7th annual Earth Day Project. Each student planted seedlings and flowers on the school grounds, making sure to find a spot with plenty of sunlight!  Check out the Instagram pictures, and be sure to scroll through to Luisa's bean plant, followed by the earthworm!  Earlier in the week, City Council President Mike Khader joined Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin M. Quezada, Museum School 25 principal Joanne DiMaria, and the children for a tree planting at the school. It was a gorgeous day and we have some gorgeous pictures.... Author Talk: Mary Calvi Discusses Dear George, Dear Mary with YMHS Students  Local author, and Yonkers First Lady Mary Calvi's excellent presentation about researching and writing Dear George, Dear Mary: A Novel of George Washington's First Love enthralled the students at Yonkers Middle High School this week. The students already read her historical novel exploring a romance between George Washington and Mary Philipse, whose family owned Manor Hall. We look forward to Ms. Calvi's return on May 23, 2019, when she will keynote the District's Yonkers History Day celebration. Quick Notes The Yonkers Board of Education adopted the 2019-2020 school year calendar at its April Stated Meeting. Get a head start on your planning, and download this handy two page summary. Please join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin M. Quezada for an informative Town Hall Meeting about the 2019-20 proposed budget Monday, April 29 at PEARLS Hawthorne School, at 9:00AM. Link here for information about the budget, including a WebCast of Dr. Quezada's presentation at this week's Board of Education Stated Meeting.

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