Elysian
Charter
School
Newsletter
March 31, 2008
Vol. 3, Issue 28
www.ecsnj.org
Carol's Corner...
I would like to personally invite 4th and 5th grade parents to our specially scheduled Middle School Evening, just for you! As I move around the school, I've been listening to some parents' concerns about whether or not to keep their children at Elysian for grades 6, 7 and/or 8.
One of my goals, since my arrival here at Elysian, is to make sure that we provide a top-notch education to our students through all the years up to graduation in the eighth grade. Although I now know that many of our parents have been pleased with their children's middle school education, there may always be some of you with questions.
I hope you will join us on Wednesday evening, April 2 at 6:30 PM. Childcare will be provided. We will meet in Diane's room in the RUE building. See you then.
Sincerely,
Carol
Nominating Committee Report
We have been asked to give a brief re-cap of the Annual Meeting and voting results. This year, we had 127 members cast ballots out of a possible 253. In the past two years; we had 133 and 140 total votes cast. This means that approximately 50% of our membership traditionally votes in the Annual Election.
The results of the election were as follows:
Kristen Jordan-118
Joan Abel-92
Susan Shaw-90
Josie Buonsanto-81
Donna Olah-Reiken- 78
Richard Kurland-58
As you all heard during Frank Musumici, Board Chair’s speech, the Nominating Committee is one of the Board committees that is open to the general membership. As defined in our charter; trustees are elected by a vote of families in the school and employees of the charter school, with each family and employee casting one vote. I invite parents and staff to join the Nominating Committee next year. It would be great to have more members and hopefully achieve a goal of higher than 50% participation in our election process!!
Melissa Landera &
Kathy Prussack
Monroe Center’s Art Show for Kids!
Elysian’s 4th, 5th, 6th and several Middle School Seminar Students will be exhibiting their art work!
The Art Show for Kids at the Monroe Center for the Arts in Hoboken will be on Sunday April 13th, 2008 from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Location: Monroe Gallery, 720 Monroe Street, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030.
Even if your children’s work is not on exhibit, I wholeheartedly recommend
You drop by for a visit. All kinds of artists, outside artists and craft's people will be there to exhibit/sell their works of art and other creations.
A Live Acoustic Band, FREEBIRD from The Village in New York, will be performing at Shades restaurant located in the Monroe center. International Folk/Rock star, Richie Havens will be exhibiting his art work.
Hoboken school of music will hold a free workshop and Monroe Street Movement Space will be performing in the Gallery.
Mile Square Theatre will be holding "A Reading" in Shades. Admission to the Open Studio is Free. Parking is Free.
This year the 4th, 5th and 6th graders as well as some Middle School Seminar students will be displaying their art at this event. The artwork that is submitted from Elysian varies by grade for this event from year to year. Please return all permission slips to Jessica. The deadline has been extended to this Wednesday April 2, 2008. Extra copies of the permission slip are available in the office and art room!
Please allow your child to participate in this event by sharing their artwork with the Hoboken community. Although you are encouraged to attend, you don’t have to be at the event for your child to get their artwork back and receive recognition for participating in this special event!
Thank you for your support!
Jessica Zebrak
Elysian Art Teacher
P.S. For more information about the day’s events, see www.monroecenter.com
Art Room Thank You: A big thanks to Maureen Melnick, first grade parent, for volunteering in the Art Room.
Art Room Wish List Items: Old t-shirts for smocks (washed), colored Sharpie Markers, Baby Wipes
Yearbook Request: Please share your photographs of school events and class trips. Send them to John at Rue. We’re looking for pictures of all classes/ grades from this school year. As well, for our graduating 8th graders, we’re looking from any images of them, K-8.
PTSO Seeking Vice President and Secretary for Next Year: Please speak with Tracey Calvanico if interested.
March/April Events
Monday, March 31
· Biddy Basketball Playoffs! Wallace School,
7:15, Come and cheer us on to victory!
Tuesday, April 1
· Last day to purchase Mardi Gras photos,
10% of purchase goes to Elysian. See
www.pictage.com/ Find Mardi Gras 2008/
Event location Elysian Charter School/
Event Code: 431501
Wednesday, April 2
· 6th grade trip to Historic Speedwell.
· Watch The Middle School’s Award Winning C-Span Video on www.studentcam.org
· Little Eagle’s play-off game, 6 PM,
Wallace School. Come and cheer us on!
· Middle School Night for 4th and 5th grade parents, 6:30 PM.
· Deadline for permission slips for inclusion in The Art Show for Kids at Monroe Art Center !
Monday, April 7th – Friday, April 12
· Parent Teacher Conference Week.
Tuesday, April 8
· 4th grade trip to Ellis Island.
· PTSO Meeting, Rue Building, 6:30 PM, childcare and Pizza.
Sunday, April 13
· Monroe Art Center exhibition, 12 -5 PM,
720 Monroe Street, Hoboken
Monday, April 14 – Friday, April 18
· Elysian Closed for Spring Break
Friday, April 25
· 8:30 AM Community Meeting at OLG,
all students should be dropped off at OLG
in the AM. The Special Chorus performs!
Monday, April 28 – May 1
· 7th and 8th grade students take NJ ASK Test
Monday, April 28
· Board of Trustees Meeting, 7 PM, Rue
What are your plans for the next school year?
§ Please complete and return to your child’s teacher by April 13. (Please complete only if you haven’t already done so.)
§ Be sure to include all your children, including in-coming siblings.
§ If you have more than one child, fill out and return one form only!
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ARE YOU RETURNING?
My child/children (please print name/names clearly):
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name current teacher
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name current teacher
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name current teacher
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name current teacher
c Will be attending Elysian for the 2008-2009 school year.
c Will not be returning to Elysian for the 2008-2009 school year.
c I am not sure what my plans are for the 2008-2009 school year.
Save my place…I'll be sure to let you know as soon as we decide!
Parent Signature:
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