Other highlights included the presentation of a class gift of a waterfall for the new wellness center in the high school library, the concert choir performing a moving rendition of Home, and of course, the cap toss. Generously donated by Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC The visits helped the faculty recognize areas to better prepare students for the college experience including ways to promote self-advocacy, project-based learning, and building strategies for improved executive functioning. "We tend to keep in mind what we think will be the most beneficial (for students) as our overarching goal is to establish a more relaxed sensibility with the school community," said senior Chandler Glat, a member of SWAC and a peer leader. Be kinder and gentler to those around you by first being kinder and gentler to yourself. Mrs. McInerneys inspiring words were followed by a poem read via zoom by the grade five teachers and a heartfelt message delivered by Tamara Leopold, the PTSA fifth grade coordinator. Two advanced art students at Byram Hills High School were crowned winners in a footwear-design competition sponsored by renowned shoe designer Stuart Weitzman and the New-York Historical Society, and a third student was a finalist. An example of math practices in Investigations is Ten Minute Math. On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, I want to congratulate Stella Li and Jackson Deitelzweig on being named salutatorian and valedictorian for the Class of 2018, Mr. Walsh said. Samantha Schaevitz - Medicine & Health She is hopeful that it will inspire Wampus students. These students took the PSAT last October and so much has changed since that time. We are so excited that the students of Byram Hills High School now have a state-of-the-art theater where they can display all of the learning that takes place in the arts classrooms, said Deepak Marwah, the districts director of fine arts. Working in groups of three or four in the Technology Library Center over an eight-week period, students used engineering design steps to brainstorm, plan and conceive a tree school. It features a footbed of cotton, a bit of green at the bottom of the heel to represent plantation fields and chains of metal across the toes to represent shackles. He was now 32, with a wife and baby, a dog, a day job, and no free time, and he got it done the only way he could. The energy and emotion could be felt by everyone. Technology has demonstrated, over the past five years, to play an ever-increasing role in every aspect of life, and we work to ensure all students can meet these dynamic challenges.. Its part of our daily conversations as professionals.. Please mark your calendar to join Superintendent, Ms. Jen Lamia, and members of the Board of Education. For the first time in Byram Hills history, students were welcomed to an outdoor prom, including a livestreamed red carpet entrance, food trucks, DJ, dance floor, beautiful decorations, and lots of Bobcat spirit. It will have an interactive component, with a QR code next to each historical figure and diagram that can be scanned for more information. Together, they support Uno all the way to the math competition, facing bullies who call them losers along the way. Samantha and Chloe have not only excelled academically but have also made significant contributions to their school community, setting an example for others, said Principal Christopher Walsh, who announced the top-ranked students on June 14. Dr. Jen Lamia addressed the seniors by speaking about how much has changed during their journey on the path to graduation. Her students are greeted by everyone and the peer mentor program has exploded with students interested in buddying with her class, Mrs. Cagliostro said. Its a time for them also to practice their social skills, like communicating and problem-solving and using Kelso. Her students enjoy the experience. She is glad she didnt, because in 11th grade, everything began to click. Each student was recognized and received a blue and gold Mu Alpha Theta tassel. Martin Gilbert Third Place in Category Awards ($75) - sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Ms. Gleicher has always loved theater. It was a really meaningful experience, she said. Their thirst for knowledge and passion for learning are the qualities that stand out most. Danielle Freedman - Behavior You have single handedly rewritten girls sports here at Byram Hills, especially girls tennis, Mr. Racanelli said to more applause. I think I developed a lot of good technique from my coach, and Id say my greatest strength on the field would probably be a tenacity that I developed, he said. This induction is just a small acknowledgment of all of your hard work, dedication and sacrifice.. Congratulations to Drew Siskin, Byram Hills senior, for her award-winning essay sponsored by the Ninth Judicial District Committee to Promote Gender Fairness in the Courts. The showing of the sports comedy The Sandlot was a fitting end to the festivities. - Griffen Nenner - Biological Science The world is waiting for you, and we will always be standing behind you. Winners have gone on to win top science and math honors, including 13 Nobel Prizes and 13 National Medals of Science. In the future, this could allow doctors to create sharper and more accurate images of tumors. This achievement is the product of the continuous support and guidance from every teacher and administrator I have encountered. Lauren Amico It was really nice to share my love of reading with them and encourage them to start reading books for fun because I first started to really love books at their age.. Its nice to just be in different spots, not just sitting in a chair.. For additional questions about absences, please refer to the District's Comprehensive Attendance Policy. Karen Orlando Vetter Her findings could lead to a more accurate way of measuring cognitive decline in cancer patients. Teachers lined Wampus Avenue holding signs of congratulations and cheering as families drove by honking, waving, and offering words of thanks to their Wampus teachers. She crumpled to the ground and cried. The Bobcat mascots added to the festivities. His students have been writing the biographies of the physicists and working on an accompanying website, a project that will continue into the next school year. Her findings could be used to improve the diagnosis and treatment of this rare condition. The now-ninth graders were applauded as they were called up individually to receive their book from HCC English Language Arts teachers Melinda Fuller and Jeanine Cappello. After the stakeholder meetings, the faculty ranked the values discussed during the interviews. He was a volunteer for Armonk Football, the Cottage School (a residential foster home for youth), and The Armonk Youth Warriors. Its all part of the process, she said. Two Byram Hills High School seniors, Rachel Chernoff, at left, and Samantha Abbruzzese, were chosen as two of 12 finalists for the Neuroscience Research Prize given by the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society. The program, established in 1964, honors some of the most distinguished high school seniors in the nation. That is what you have shown us thus far. Alumni, community members, the Board of Education, and members of the North Castle Town Board attended. We know they have worked extremely hard to receive this acknowledgment of their achievements and we congratulate them.. Our distinguished students should be commended for their pursuit of academic success, said Kristina Wilson, the Byram Hills Guidance Chairperson. They are well respected by the faculty, staff and their classmates. Ms. Pellegrino thanked the inductees parents and family members. The kickoff to Wellness Wednesdays was the high schools annual Wellness Week, which ran from Nov. 15-19. The culmination of the unit was a virtual art show edited to an impactful music track with the message to support and celebrate human rights in the country of Myanmar. Senior A.J. Now is our time to experience new things, take chances and find our own paths., This is one of the few times when not knowing could be seen as a good thing, she continued. She was gratified by her ISEF award, which came with a $1,000 prize. The work with Challenge Success, made possible through the generous support of the Byram Hills Education Foundation, will continue, Mr. Walsh said, with the goal of promoting a new vision of success that promotes balance and engagement., Alan Chang, a senior at Byram Hills High School, has been named a semifinalist in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Failure, mistakes: theyre the greatest indicators that you have taken risks, and none of us can live a rich life without those chances that we take., Ms. Shaw told the inductees that as they celebrate becoming esteemed members of Cum Laude and await their college decisions, remember that mistakes and regrets teach you the most about yourself, and others and the world.. I feel deeply humbled and honored to earn this recognition and I am excited to continue creating work that highlights important topics, Ethan said. I thought it was nice to focus on this and raise awareness.. The singalong is special because it gathers everyone in Coman Hill together in an authentic and timeless way, Ms. Capalbo said. I also want to congratulate the other talented artists whose work was recognized!. Here is a closer look at the Byram Hills athletes continuing their athletic careers in college: Irene Byrnes, City of Dublin/Trinity College, Ireland, lacrosse: Irene will play for the city of Dublin and attend Trinity College. Chloe Sampere Dr. Lamia offered a personal prescription for how to find and develop oneself in uncertain times. Its great Ive been able to advance my skills in music to achieve a higher level of All-State.. After the hour-long reception, students will board luxury buses and head to the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, where the prom will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Theater brings people together and I feel that this show made The Varley Player a true family. Amy Gagliardi They learned that a selfportrait is a picture you make of yourself, with the face being the biggest and most important part. As principal, Ms. McInerney will have the same goals at Wampus as she had at Coman Hill. I saw faces that had changed and yet were the same, she said. For the assignment, called Food for Thought, students were asked to create a cup-and-plate set that communicated an idea about food. If we want to really prioritize student wellness, then it cant be just one day or one week of the year, Principal Christopher Walsh said. Its the start of an 18-month process that culminates with a final four weeks of painting. They feel more valued because they are part of a classroom community where they feel comfortable enough to take risks academically and socially.. The National Center says the award honors educators who encourage high school womens interest and participation in technology pursuits.. Along with a physical workout as they run, jump and crawl through the obstacles, students will gain experience working together in a social way. Indiana, a member of the bass section, was selected based on his solo audition. Parents and students accessed a portal to check on the status of students schoolwork, monitor quality, and view teachers feedback. The interaction between humanity and nature. Mia Dittrich Mr. Walsh concluded, On behalf of the faculty and staff of Byram Hills High School, we wish Olivia and Mia continued success in the next steps of their academic careers., Congratulations to the Byram Hills Academic Team for winning the National Academic Championship. It was here that Ms. Kim Lapple, Principal of H.C. Crittenden, addressed the graduates from the grade eight hallway and spoke of how this class built a community through voice and choice. We asked for honest feedback and respectful dialogue and you guys did just that. At Byram Hills, Chloe is a member of the Cum Laude Society, which recognizes outstanding academic excellence, and a member of the World Languages Honor Society and the Mu Alpha Theta mathematics honor society. Its kind of a way to get out your anger, she said. Ciara Dalton will swim for the Division I program at Manhattan College. The idea for the Wellness Initiative came about as the result of discussions with teachers, administrators, students and then the BHEF about creating a balance between the rigor expected in the District and student wellness and quality of life, Ms. Lamia said. confidence like no other subject can, Mr. Lutz added. Talia Deutsch When they donated the books, the sisters read a story to the students and gave out bookmarks they had made. She tested whether computerized avatars are an effective teaching tool in emotion recognition. At Byram Hills, Nora was a member of the Cum Laude Society, and as a senior won the Gabriella Merli Arielle Goldman Chloe Fang The faculty had the opportunity to interview parents, college professors, employers, graduates, district administrators, psychologists and psychiatrists, and listen to what the community values. At 10, she was in the national Broadway tour of Annie, and her Broadway debut came at age 12 in Jane Eyre. In high school, she began writing music and performing her original songs in New York City. On Tuesday, students enjoyed a hilarious school-wide assembly starring teachers and administrators acting out typical school-day scenarios. I will always be grateful to my mentors at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Charles S. Cox Jr. and Dr. Christopher Bolden. At Coman Hill, we are delighted that our fine arts curriculum enables our students to find ways to creatively express themselves and connect with each other, said Principal MaryBeth Crupi. Were using them to develop problem-solving skills. To solve these challenges, students were instructed to use everything they had learned about genre, as well as their knowledge of how the library is managed. Under a sunny sky, precalculus students stood on the football field and used ribbons to represent vectors as they worked to determine the distance between their position and a point in the stands. She is an outstanding educator - passionate, compassionate, and demonstrates courage regularly. Grades 7 and 8 will run a block schedule allowing for extendedperiods to delve deeper into content. The students answered news conference style questions that touched on the leadership skills theyll bring to their new teams, favorite moments playing for Byram Hills and their biggest challenges and goals in the future with their sport. With assignments that called upon students to make a piece with movement and to create a modern interpretation of a historical artwork, the inaugural class made all sorts of objects. The students hard work, persistence, collaboration, and rigor all reflected their thirst for knowledge, said teacher Ms. Jeanine Cappello. Sarah Ilany What We Did: At the high school level, expectations were still high. Its important for them to be able to stretch and move and be social, Ms. Rowell said. The students were fantastic, said Kyle Banks, a vocal music teacher at the high school who was making his directorial debut. Theyre going to represent Byram Hills among so many other excellent musicians in their age group. Students in the Science Olympiad club attend a weekly meeting and work on their own, with some doing additional preparation before school, at lunch and at home. Just as public libraries around the country have done in recent years, the HCC library has adapted to the needs of its young patrons. Lauren Congelossi, a special education teacher at BHHS, focuses on ensuring that her content and delivery will result in successful student outcomes. Congratulations to everyone involved on a wonderful event. Second row: Hallie Gordon, Samantha Glusky, Arianna Tabankin, Amelia Chung, Sydney Levy In his biological engineering research, Brent induced photosynthesis in human cells for the first time by isolating chloroplasts, the photosynthetic components of plant cells, from baby spinach leaves. Three students delivered the induction pledges in their respective languages of study: Ariel Sheinberg - French, John DAvanzo - Italian, and Illeana Baquero - Spanish. These students have all added to the collective knowledge of humanity, which can never be taken away from them. Their dedication to the club, the Byram Hills Athletic program, and their craft is remarkable and a wonderful asset to our school community. On Jan. 20, 40 of the 300 scholars will be named finalists, who will compete for more than $1.8 million in prizes at a weeklong competition in March. The classic musical comedy was based on the 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films. They felt the components of this project would go hand in hand with their mission while complimenting the District initiative of emotional wellness. The Varley Players create a community for people to come together with a common goal of putting on great shows; we push each other to do our best, whether on stage or off it.. Meagan Eickelbeck These robots are more complicated, need to be built, and have many pieces. The scholars are recognized during the National Recognition Program and awarded the U.S. Presidential Scholars medallion each June. With todays ever-changing public health landscape, that can make it extremely difficult to reopen. Mr. Kalish supports strategies to minimize studentsanxiety and has a warm and calm demeanor that puts everyone at ease. Byram Hills seniors Olivia Addeo, Ryan Bernstein, John Ndocaj and Jane Zeltner can compete for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million that will be awarded in the spring. In her junior year, she helped Byram Hills win the inaugural team championship contest and finished third in the state doubles championship. Brea is also known for its extensive public . To be a high school student at Byram Hills these days often means obsessing over a GPA that is through the roof, earning sky-high scores on college admissions exams, building a well-rounded resume and feeling pressure that there is always something more to do. Caleb Palappillil The Westchester-Rockland event was held on Jan. 28 at John Jay High School in Cross River. In football this year, he scored nine touchdowns, and had over 500 yards receiving, 34 receptions and needed to be double-teamed many times. Sophomore Inaara Lalani said the second grade students she read to were very engaged. Collaborating with Ms. Newbold to learn and incorporate new ideas about her interpretation of the music will help students with their upcoming performances, said Aaron Lockwood, the high schools Orchestra Director. Ms. Shaw started as a high school teacher, was transferred to H.C. Crittenden Middle School and then returned to Byram Hills High School. Wampus Principal, Mrs. Peggy McInerney, welcomed the students and parents who joined the ceremony via livestream. Although this has been a big learning curve, our staff has embraced technology brilliantly, said Ms. Lapple. Middle School Students Finish Strong at Regional Science Olympiad Competition, Heading to States. Edith Bachmann I have known Samantha since she was a student at H.C. Crittenden Middle School and she has always been so committed to her academics. It is more real world and it offers students the opportunity to discover math rather than being given math. My child is sick from school. Sponsored by WESEF Alumni ($25), Eliza Goldman - Behavioral & Social Science In October, students painted pumpkins inspired by the work of famous artists including Tim Burton and Keith Haring and sold them as a fundraiser. Communication can take the form of progress reports or report cards, and may include conferences, emails, or phone calls. To prepare, students worked on vocal technique, posture and performance skills. With victories over Greens Farms Academy (Westport, CT), Jesuit (New Orleans, LA), and Trinity (New Orleans, LA), the team advanced to the national semi-finals. However, if your child is absent from school for an unexcused reason, such as vacation, homework is not provided until they return. I love the way it ties together the mission of the District, he said. The universe will benefit from Brents talents. Be confident in all that you have learned and believe in yourselves, as you have been doing. Testing is complicated, and conducting meetings through Zoom often misses interpersonal connections. Ms. Pellegrino is proud of the 14 young women. Her academic success was due in part to her love of learning. Thank you so very much.. They used a sextant, a navigational instrument, and math to pinpoint their location. Our kids deserve to have a space that is up to 21stcentury speed. Teachers dont necessarily formally announce how they are collaborating to ensure students wellness, but it is happening every day. She was thrilled to have the show on stage at Wampus, where it was enjoyed by third and fourth graders.
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