Gallaher Elementary School “Bat Squad” Wins Grand Prize in Philadelphia Zoo Contest
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After being chosen as finalists for the Philadelphia Zoo’s UNLESS Contest aimed at habitat preservation through energy reduction, a team of Gallaher students called the “Bat Squad” was awarded the Grand Prize, which included a monetary award and a grant to further their efforts.
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District News & Announcements
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District Lead Nurse Karen Kleinschmidt Named a Top Nurse in Delaware
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Christina School District Lead Nurse Karen Kleinschmidt, RN, NCSN, M.Ed., has been recognized as a Delaware Top Nurse by Delaware Today Magazine. She was nominated in the public health category, and was selected by vote in a survey conducted by the Delaware Nurses Association (DNA) and Delaware Today.
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Parents as Teachers Program Receives Governor’s Proclamation Making May 9 Parents as Teachers Day
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Governor Carney officially declared May 9 as Parents as Teachers Day in Delaware, a special recognition for the work of Parents as Teachers programs throughout Delaware in providing parenting education for the state’s young mothers and fathers.
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Nurse Appreciation Week in Christina Includes a Presentation of Innovative Models
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During Nurse Appreciation Week in May, Christina School District Lead Nurse Karen Kleinschmidt, RN, NCSN, M.Ed., was invited by Superintendent Richard Gregg to present some of the District’s innovative nursing ideas to the Christina Board of Education. She presented to the Board two innovative models used by Christina school nurses to support the educational needs and the safety requirements of students.
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Student Manual Community Forum May 29
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All members of the Christina community are invited to attend a community forum designed to gather input on the Student Manual from students, parents, teachers, and staff for the 2018-2019 school year.
The Community Forum will be held at Bancroft Elementary School, 700 N. Lombard St., Wilmington, DE on Tuesday, May 29 at 5:30 p.m.
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Christina is in Full Bloom with Spring Concerts
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Christina School District’s talented students at all grade levels will present spring concerts this month. We encourage parents, families, and community members to attend these free musical events.
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Christina School District Students Honored for Achievement in the Arts
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Christina School District students were honored recently by the Delaware PTA and/or National PTA for achievement in the 2017-2018 National PTA Reflections Arts in Education Program. These awards honor imagination, creativity and interpretation of the 2017-2018 Reflections theme “Within Reach.”
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Members of Delaware School for the Deaf’s Class of 2018 Announce Their Plans for the Future
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The Class of 2018 at Delaware School for the Deaf may be small, but the four seniors set to graduate on June 7 have big plans for the future. Congratulations to all of the DSD graduates and best of luck in the future.
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Four Elbert-Palmer Students Win Summer Camp Scholarships
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Four students from Elbert-Palmer Elementary School were selected to receive a free week of basketball camp after submitting an essay and letter of recommendation to the Wilmington Mayor’s Office.
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Friends of the African Union Church Cemetery Visit 4th and 5th Graders at Brookside Elementary
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Special guests visited Brookside Elementary School to raise awareness of the history and significance of Delaware City’s African Union Church Cemetery and its links to the Civil War.
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Shue-Medill Middle School Sweeps Middle School Basketball Championships
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Shue-Medill Middle School Boys and Girls Basketball teams dominated the Middle School Championships, ending winning seasons for both intramural teams.
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Newark Girls Tennis Team Wins Final Game of the Season
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Newark High School Girls Tennis finished its 6-6 season with a win against AI duPont High School with a score of three games to two.
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Rapper Sterlen Barr Helps Elbert-Palmer Students Write Anti-Bullying Messages and Songs
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Fifth-grade students at Elbert-Palmer Elementary School are participating in the Young Heroes Program, and invited rap musician Sterlen Barr to work with them in developing anti-bullying statements, poems, and raps.
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Kirk Middle School BPA Members Win Top Awards at National Conference
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Congratulations to the Kirk Middle School BPA members who participated in the National Leadership Conference in Dallas TX, May 9-13. The students made the school and the state of Delaware proud.
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Brader Hosts Second Annual Color Run
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Students and families ran and walked a 5K Color Run at Brader Elementary School, enjoying music and color stations along the course.
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Robotics, Coding, and Programming Are Part of DigiGirlz Day for Christina Students
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Eighth and ninth-grade girls from Christina School District middle schools and Christiana High School participated in a variety of STEM-related activities at DigiGirlz Day held on the Dover campus of Wilmington University on May 8.
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Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Teacher Gail Morris Wins Hour of Code Prize for Her Classroom
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A prize drawing won by Gauger-Cobbs business education teacher Gail Morris as part of Computer Science Education Week results in a fantastic resource for students in the Co-Botics Club.
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Frogs, Insects, Birds, and Plants Are Part of the Adventure for Elbert-Palmer Students Visiting Ashland Nature Center
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Elbert-Palmer Elementary School K-3 students observed animals and plant life in marsh and stream habitats during a recent visit to Ashland Nature Center.
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Friday, May 25
- PK-12 SCHOOLS CLOSED (Offices Open)
Monday, May 28
- PK-12 SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 29
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Questions or comments regarding the CSD News may be directed to the Christina School District Public Information Office at 302-552-2670 or
feedback@christina.k12.de.us
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