Elysian
Charter
School
Newsletter
February 4, 2008
Vol. 3, Issue 21
www.ecsnj.org
Introducing the Slate of Candidates for the Board of Trustees 2008
The Slate of candidates for the Board of Trustees has been accepted. You will be voting for four trustees.
The nominees are:
Kristen Jordan
Richard Kurland
Josie Buonsanto
Susan Shaw
Michael Weldon
Joan Abel
Donna Olah Reiken
Next week we will publish the candidate bios in the newsletter. You will also receive bios in the mail with your sample ballots, which will be mailed on 2/15/08.
Thanks to all of the candidates for getting involved!
Election Timeline
· Candidates meet the Staff: Friday, March 7, 11:00am-4:00 pm
· PTSO “Meet the Candidates” Meeting, Tuesday, March 11, 6:00 pm, Pizza and childcare available
· Annual Meeting Tuesday, March 18 6:00 pm
Elysian’s PTSO Presents
a Special Guest Speaker
Leah Mermelstein,
Elysian staff developer,
nationally known author and
expert on the writing process.
February 12th at 6:30 pm
During this meeting, Leah will first share the wonderful work that is happening at Elysian
in the area of writing. Then she’ll talk about what to expect from your students at different ages. She’ll leave time at the end for questions and comments.
Leah is a nationally recognized literacy consultant who specializes in primary reading and writing. She works with students, teachers, principals and district leaders, helping them design thoughtful plans for the teaching of reading and writing. She is the author of several
Session II Clubs: I just wanted to report that we collected over $900 of club money this session. There were only 6 children who did not make it into a club, and they will have first dibs for the next session, in the spring.13 students received scholarships, and11 families made donations. Thanks! – Susan Gilbertson
Alice in Wonderland
After School Residency
Winter/Spring 2008
MONDAYS: 3:30PM-5:00PM
Starts Monday, February 11
and ends with a May 19 performance
Teaching Artist – Patricia Runcie
This spring our theatrical ensemble will explore the world of Alice in Wonderland. Students will have the challenge of portraying famous characters in a fresh new way. I hope that you'll join us after school for this exciting adventure. In class we will enter a world of imagination with no limits. If you can imagine it, you can create it. Together we will uncover our own interpretation of the wonderland characters and Wonderland itself!
For grades three and up only!
Open to After School Program participants first.
Call Lynne Shapiro if you have any questions or want more information, 201 876-0102.
January Events at a Glance
Thursday, February 7
· New Victory Performance, Traces, 4:30 pm. Permission slip attached.
Friday, February 8
· Report cards are given out to parents/guardians at the end of the day. Those not distributed, will
be mailed.
Monday, February 11
· Arts to Grow, “Alice in Wonderland”
Tuesday, February 12
· PTSO Meeting, 6:30 pm, Rue, with special
guest speaker Leah Marmelstein. Topic:
Your child and Writing. Pizza & child care!
Wednesday, February 13
· Half day of school; 12:30 dismissal for staff professional development. After School program available.
Monday, February 18 – Friday, February 22
· Elysian closed. Mid-winter recess.
Monday, February 25
· Board of Trustees Meeting, 7pm, Rue Building.
Editor Correction : In the post-Mardi Gras Update of last week’s newsletter, there were two errors: The surname Musumici was spelled incorrectly, as was the King of Mardi Gras’ name, Michael Dunn. – Lynne Shapiro