CHARTER PARENTSNEWSLETTER

THE CHARTER SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON

Chartered by the Red Clay Consolidated School District • November 2009

OUR MISSION The mission of The Charter School of Wilmington is to engage highly motivated high school students with an interest in math and science by providing a challenging college preparatory curriculum in a

safe, friendly and nurturing environment that integrates practical learning opportunities, sets high expectations, develops social responsibility and promotes a global perspective.

1

CSW PLACEMENT TEST ON DECEMBER 5Since our decision to change The Charter School of Wilm-ington’s Placement Test to December 12 is impacting near-ly 200 eighth graders trying out for the All State Band and Orchestra, we will offer the test on the original testing date of Saturday, December 5, from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The test is given on December 5 only - there are no alter-native dates.

CHOICE APPLICATIONS FOR 8TH GRADE APPLICANTS

If you have 8th graders applying to CSW this year, don’t for-get about the CHOICE deadlines. Each year, our applicant pool continues to grow! Don’t forget about a back-up plan!

VETERANS DAY HOLIDAYCharter will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCESSchool will dismiss at noon on Tuesday, November 10, so teachers can prepare for the parent-teacher conferences scheduled in the gym from 4-7 p.m. No appointments are necessary.

OPEN HOUSEThe Charter School of Wilmington’s Open House for pro-spective students will be held on Sunday, November 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Presentations will be made, tours will be given and questions will be answered. If you know any 7th or 8th graders who may be interested in applying to The Charter School of Wilmington, please en-courage them to attend our Open House.

SCHOOL CLOSINGSIf the weather necessitates a late opening or a school can-cellation, the announcement will be made by 6 a.m. The announcement will be made specifically for The Charter School of Wilmington. The information will be posted on Charter’s website at www.charterschool.org and it will be broadcast on local radio stations (WILM, WDEL, WJBR and WNRK). We will also try to use NBC Channel 10 and ABC Channel 6. If the Red Clay School District is closed and Charter is opened, the students will be dismissed at noon, since cafeteria service will not be available.

ILLNESS REMINDERIf your child has a temperature of 100 degrees or higher, they must stay home until they are fever-free 24 hours without the use of Tylenol or Advil. When you send your child to school ill, they are infecting the entire student population and teachers. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us decrease the spread of illness at school.

CASUAL DRESS DAYNovember’s Casual Dress Day will be Friday, November 20. Although jeans and T-shirts are permitted, modesty and appropriateness are always considerations. The next Casual Dress Day will be Friday, December 18.

CHARTER SCIENCE EXPO FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Our Science Ambassador Program for the fall wraps up with the Charter Science Expo on November 21 at CSW. The activities start 10 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. in the CSW gym. Stop by to see how the CSW students have helped local elementary students create science fair proj-ects which will be judged on November 21.

FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE CHARTER INFORMATION, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: www.charterschool.org

MORE NEWS

2

BASKET BRIGADE ASKS FOR MASHED POTATOES

CSW has been asked by the Basket Brigade of Dela-ware to collect 300 boxes of instant mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving Baskets. Due to the economy and because so many Delawareans have lost their jobs, more baskets are needed this year than ever before. The NHS is chair-ing this event but they need the entire school to help reach the goal of 300 boxes. Please drop off your mashed pota-toes to the Main Office by November 13.

BOARD MEETING There will not be a board meeting in November. The De-cember Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 321. January’s meeting will be held on January 26, 2010. For the latest committee meet-ings, check your Thursday email and our web site under the Board of Directors section.

JEFFERSON AWARDS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE NOMINATIONS

NOW BEING ACCEPTED Please consider nominating a student you know for the Jefferson Award for Public Service. The nominee should be a student who has dedicated his or her time to extraor-dinary community service commitments locally, nation-ally or globally. The nomination form is included in this newsletter.

CHARTER’S AMAZING SCIENCE FAIR Remember the science fairs of the past when we grew coleus plants in the dark and dyed celery stalks to show the root systems in plants? Wait until you see what our Charter students bring to the table. We invite all parents to come out and see how talented our students really are. Our science fair will be held in the gym on Friday, Janu-ary 8. Check your Thursday emails for viewing times in December.

SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES NEEDED ON JAN. 8We need judges for the Charter Science Fair on January 8. Volunteers are needed to judge projects and interview students from 2-6:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. If you can share your time with us, email Mrs. Beenu Gupta at bgupta@charterschool.org. We promise you will be amazed at the projects you will see!

REPORT CARDSThe first marking period ended on October 30. Report cards will be distributed on November 6. Interim reports for the first marking period were mailed on October 6.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYCharter will be closed on November 25, 26 and 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

EXPLORING ENGINEERING SEMINAR FOR CSW YOUNG WOMEN

This DuPont program invites young women in grades 9 – 12 to spend a day with a professional engineer(s) to ex-perience the work, ask questions and get an informative, entertaining first-hand look at a potential career option.

CSW offers an “Explore Engineering Seminar” sched-uled for November 17, 2009. Students are invited to bring their lunch for an information session. Seating is limited. See Mrs. Bryant in the Guidance office for fur-ther details and to sign-up for the Explore Engineering Seminar at Charter!

HOBY NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED IN NOVEMBER

Starting November 2, CSW will accept HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) applications from interested SOPHOMORES. Announcements will be made for those sophomores to see their Guidance Counselor for the nomination form. CSW will select one sophomore to rep-resent our school in the local leadership seminar. Dur-ing these seminars, 10th graders have the opportunity to meet, interact with, and question regionally, nationally and internationally renowned leaders. HOBY’s purpose is to bring together a select group of high school sopho-mores who have demonstrated leadership ability so that they can interact with groups of distinguished leaders in business, government and education to discuss present and future issues.

BLOOD DRIVE ON NOV. 4 17 YEAR OLDS CAN DONATE BLOOD

CSW students who are 17 may donate blood without pa-rental consent. This is a change in CSW policy. Students may give blood on November 4 from 8:30 – 2:30 in the gym. CSW parents are encouraged to become a HERO by donating blood at a local blood bank and mentioning that your student attends CSW. See www.delmarvablood.org, for more info!

3

GUIDANCE UPDATE

SATs/ACTs/SAT IIsStudents may register on-line for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com. Please remember to code in Charter’s high school code number 080164 when regis-tering. The CSW Guidance office needs an official copy of the score report. Please remember that, for a fee, students can order the Question and Answer Service, which allows them to receive their test back, their reported answers and the answer key for certain months only. Registra-tion for the SAT II: Subject Tests, which some colleges re-quire for admission, is also available. These are one-hour tests so students can take up to three in one day. Seniors should remember to list their colleges on the registra-tion form or shortly after the test date. This way, they can ensure that colleges will most likely receive their scores electronically within two weeks from the test date. Other-wise, it might be three to five weeks before the college re-ceives your score. Students may also register for the ACT, an achievement test used for college admissions, prefer-ably the one with the essay. Registration is available on-line at www.act.org. There are many reputable colleges, which have decided to make standardized testing op-tional for admission purposes. This list can be found on www.fairtest.org.

Students who qualify for 504 testing accommodations and have not seen their counselor should do so. College Board requires that accommodations be in place at the high school for as long as three to five months prior to testing. Additional paperwork is required for requesting non-standard testing for any College Board program.

NCAAJuniors or seniors interested in playing sports at a Division I or II college should go to www.NCAAclearinghouse.net and register on-line so their academic eligibility can be determined. An official transcript will need to be request-ed and mailed from the high school. Final transcripts both after junior and senior years will automatically be sent to the NCAA for all registered junior and seniors. Students must also have their SAT or ACT scores officially sent from College Board.

ACADEMIC COMMON MARKETThe state of Delaware has an agreement with fifteen southern states wherein Delaware residents accepted into a major not offered at a Delaware public college can re-ceive instate tuition to that southern state university. More information can be found at www.doe.state.de.us/dhec. Please note that the state of Delaware often has grants available through financial need for students at colleges outside the state. Qualifications may differ per state.

COLLEGE TOURSAmtrak is offering a “Buy one, get one half price” deal when parents and students purchase tickets in order to visit colleges. Tickets must be purchased seven days in advance. Additional children may travel at a 50% dis-count. This offer is through the calendar year with a few black out dates. For more information, go on-line or call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

COLLEGE INFOAn important tool for assessing colleges is the National Student Assessment Survey, which can usually be found on www.usnews.com or www.indiana.edu/~nsse. This survey is a compilation of students’ viewpoints and is sep-arated into categories based on types of colleges. Not all colleges participate but it may still be useful in the college selection process.

The Fiske Guide to Colleges is another excellent source as well. Another way of gathering relevant information on colleges can be found on www.chatuniversity.com. This service details on-line virtual chat schedules with col-leges and universities throughout the country. This is an excellent way for students to speak directly to admissions and financial aid officers as to current students on that campus. A rather new website supported by current col-lege students which reflects their honest opinions about colleges is www.unigo.com.

NYU Applicants - NYU is opening a campus on Abu Dha-bi in the United Arab Emirates. Accepted students whose family income is less than $400K may be eligible for a full ride. For more information, please check out the college’s website.

(More “Guidance Update” on page 4) *

4

COLLEGE REP VISITS – The schedule of college visits to Charter is now posted on the guidance website with weekly updates. These visits are for juniors and seniors only who have permission from their classroom teacher to miss class and attend. Passes are issued through the Guidance secretary. Except for Monday first period, ALL passes must be requested more than one class period prior to the appointment due to space issues within the building.

COLLEGE FAIRSNational and regional college fairs are held throughout the year. The following websites are useful in search-ing for these: www.nacac.org, www.pacac.org, and www.ctcl.com. Students wishing to research colleges outside of the U. S. can check out the following: www.aauc.au (Canada), www.studyintheuk.org or www.brit-ishcouncil-usa.org.

COLLEGE APPLICATIONSAll requests for high school transcripts to be sent to col-leges or scholarship programs MUST be filed through our guidance office via Mrs. Maria Fiscella, our guidance secretary, Ext. 204. Any questions, please contact Maria or Mary Maslar in Guidance. This especially pertains to students applying online for college admissions (a must!), scholarship programs, or NCAA registration. Students need to give the guidance office one month’s notice pend-ing any additional forms or letters which may be needed (especially for Early Decision/Early Action, Priority, Hon-ors or Scholarship programs). This will ensure that all ma-terials are processed and sent to the colleges in time for their respective deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the Guidance office whether a school’s deadline is postmark or receipt. As a matter of course, most col-leges have a postmarked deadline. Please note that some academic programs within certain colleges will have dif-ferent deadlines than the regular decision deadline.

If a student is applying to any colleges that do not require transcripts (e. g. University of California system, Georgia Tech, U of Washington, Rutgers), please notify Mrs. Fis-cella, our guidance secretary. Penn State currently prefers electronic faxes of transcripts but ONLY after students have applied online. The same holds true for the Univer-sity of Southern California. It is critical that students meet Penn State’s priority deadline.

For instate students only, the U of DE will begin “rolling out” admissions decisions by the end of January if the stu-dents have applied in December. Financial aid letters as well as scholarship letters will roll out much later, usually in March.

COMMON APPLICATIONMore colleges are allowing the Common Applica-tion to be used as an alternative to their institutional form, making it easier for students to apply to multiple colleges. If interested in a list of these schools, go to www.commonapp.org. Some colleges will have a supple-mental form to complete as well. If using the common application for top choice colleges, make sure you show interest in those schools in multiple ways if possible. Also, always check the college’s specific website for ap-plication guidelines even if the common app will be used. Prior to completing the school information on the Com-mon App, the student must approach both the counselor and teacher (s) who might be writing their college rec-ommendation letter, which will also be submitted online this year. Students should make that choice as early in the school year as possible! The common application site now allows students to create alternate versions of their application in terms of uploading documents. See their website for more information.

FINANCIAL AIDFor all students requesting financial aid, both par-ents and students will need to complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov), which is usually available in November on the web. You want to begin with the 2010-2011 FAFSA draft. A Pre-Application Work-sheet for the FAFSA is posted in PDF format as well. Check www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/worksheet. This worksheet should be used to prepare for the online FAF-SA form, as the formats are more compatible. When you first register online to complete the FAFSA, both students and parents will have to receive a PIN number. Complet-ing forms online can save students at least two to three weeks processing time. It cannot be sent online until after January 1.

GUIDANCE UPDATE / COLLEGE INFO - (Continued from page 3)

(More “Guidance Update” on page 5) *

5

For some colleges, additional forms on their website may be required. The most popular is the CSS/PROFILE (www.collegeboard.com), which can be completed after October 1. Check college websites for deadlines as well as forms. Some colleges will want this information earlier IF students are applying Early Decision or Early Action! Please note that families should use the 2010-2011 version as that will be the first year in college. Ms. Maslar will be meeting with all seniors in English class in November to review the financial aid forms.

N.B. The University of Delaware will now fulfill 100% of documented need (as defined by the FAFSA) for all ac-cepted instate students. They also plan on “capping” stu-dent loans over four years to $18,000.

Often colleges will offer reduced fees or waivers for stu-dents from families suffering economic hardship (inde-pendently of whether you receive free or reduced lunches or state subsidies). Some scholarship programs specifi-cally target such students. If your child falls within this category, please contact the guidance counselor and in-form them of such circumstances. Also, there is subsi-dized health insurance for students pending family cir-cumstances. For more information on that topic, contact the Wellness Center at 651-2100.

SCHOLARSHIPSAll seniors have received a Delaware Scholarship Com-pendium, which is printed and distributed by the DE Postsecondary Commission. This is also available on www.doe.state.de.us/dhec. Please note that a database of many scholarships is listed on the Guidance Department’s website. Announcements are also made in homeroom,

posted outside the office and within each counselor’s of-fice. Students are also encouraged to register on additional scholarship sites as listed on the website handouts distrib-uted last spring (e.g. fastweb.org, collegeboard.com, etc.). Applying to Honor programs can also help students receive additional funding. This list can be found on www.nchchonors.org – the National Collegiate Honors Council. As a member of the National Consortium of Schools Specializing in Math, Science, and Technology, Charter enjoys high visibility amongst colleges who are looking for students from math/science high schools. Col-leges which have scholarships specifically designated as NCSSSMST ones include Illinois Institute of Technology, Florida Institute of Technology, Worcester Polytechnic In-stitute, and New College of Florida (formerly the Honors College of UCF).

Juniors – Discover Card offers scholarships to juniors only. The deadline is January 31 and focuses on leader-ship, community obstacles overcome and community ser-vice. Log onto www.discovercard.com/tribute for more information.

SEED SCHOLARSHIPDon’t forget that the state of DE offers a full two year scholarship for any DE student who enrolls in the Associ-ate’s degree program, either at Del Tech or the U of DE. Students must have received their high school diploma, not have committed a felony, and completed the FAFSA (whether or not they have need). No additional forms are needed for the SEED scholarship if applying to the U of DE. Del Tech has a one page SEED scholarship form on their website.

GUIDANCE UPDATE / FINANCIAL AID - (Continued from page 4)

SPORTS NEWS

SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR WINTER SPORTSWinter sports begin November 13. All athletes must have a DIAA sports physical on file before October 30. This form can be obtained from the nurse’s office, main office, Wellness Center, or downloaded from the CSW website (under the Nurse’s Office.) Make an appointment now with your family physician or the Wellness Center. Physi-cals are performed at no charge at the Wellness Center. (Call 651-2100.) Return the completed physical to the school nurse. If you have any questions, please call Karen Micale, R.N., at 651-2727 Ext. 225.

TEAM SCHEDULES AVAILABLE ONLINETeam schedules can be viewed at www.forcessports.com. All Delaware schools under the DIAA recently canceled “view my schedule. com” and have switched over to this new web service. Please take a moment and check it out!

  

National Association of School Nurses 866.627.6767 8484 Georgia Avenue 301.585.1791 FAX Suite 420 www.nasn.org Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 nasn@nasn.org

 

School nurses are  in a position of public  trust  in both normal and  crisis  times.   This  flu  season  is an opportunity  for Vision, Voice, and Visibility  for school nurses.   We know vaccines are  the best way  to prevent  vaccine‐preventable disease.   We  know preventing disease means  children  stay  healthy  and ready  to  learn.   Now  is  the  time  to put our best  foot  forward  and demonstrate  the  value of  school nurses.   The students, families and school personnel are  looking to us for credible and honest answers about the benefits and minimal risks of being protected against seasonal and H1N1 influenza with both vaccines.     Sandi Delack, NASN President 

 

2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine 

Frequently Asked Questions by Students, Families and School Personnel 

10/13/09  

Why should I get myself or my child vaccinated against seasonal or H1N1 flu – we never get sick? o H1N1 Flu is easily spread – especially at school.   o If you decide not to be immunized and you do get the virus, you risk exposing someone who has 

a chronic disease, who has special needs, is pregnant, or at high risk for other reasons and could become severely ill and maybe die. 

 What can you do to stay healthy? 

o Stay informed – follow advice from your local health department and the CDC regarding prevention tips, vaccine information, and school closures and vaccine information. 

o Influenza is thought to spread mainly person‐to‐person through coughing or sneezing. o Cover your nose & mouth with tissue when you cough or sneeze.  Throw the tissue in 

the trash after you use it. o Cough into the bend of your arm if no tissue available. o Wash your hands often with soap and water, and after you cough or sneeze.   o Use alcohol‐based hand cleaners, as recommended by the CDC. o Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.  o STAY HOME if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school 

and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.  o Find healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety.  o Talk to the school nurse.  o Call 1‐800‐CDC‐INFO or visit www.flu.gov for more information.  

 Now that the H1N1 vaccine is available, who does the CDC recommend should receive it?  

o Pregnant women (because pregnant women account for a disproportionate number of deaths) o People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age (because infants cannot 

receive the vaccine) o Health care & emergency services personnel o People 6 months through 24 years of age o People 25 through 64 with chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems. 

  

National Association of School Nurses 866.627.6767 8484 Georgia Avenue 301.585.1791 FAX Suite 420 www.nasn.org Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 nasn@nasn.org

Who will receive priority for the H1N1 vaccine, as the vaccine is being released? o Pregnant women o People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age o Health care & emergency services personnel o Children 6 months through 4 years of age o Children 5 through 18 years of age with chronic medical conditions. 

 After meeting the demand for vaccine among the five initial target groups, vaccination with H1N1 should be expanded to all persons 25 through 64 years of age.  Why aren’t adults age 65 and older included as a priority group for the H1N1 vaccine when they are usually included in the high priority group for seasonal influenza? 

o Studies suggest there is some degree of preexisting immunity for those 60 years and older, probably from previous exposure to this virus when they were younger. 

o People 65 years and older who would be given the H1N1 vaccine include those who live or care for infants younger than 6 months or are a healthcare or emergency services provider. 

 Will there be enough H1N1 vaccine? 

o Everyone who wants that vaccine will get it, but perhaps not when it’s first available.  The distribution of the vaccine is complex, and some agencies will get their vaccine before others. 

 Is the H1N1 vaccine safe? 

o Vaccinations are among the safest medications.  The H1N1 vaccine has been made just like the other seasonal flu vaccines.  The “recipe” changes every year for the regular seasonal flu vaccine.  The H1N1 vaccine is just another “recipe” change – all other conditions for making the vaccine are the same. 

 Is the H1N1 vaccine experimental? 

o No.  The vaccine is made in the same manner and by the same manufacturers as seasonal flu vaccine is made every year.   

o Just like seasonal flu vaccine, the H1N1 will be available in an inactivated injectable formulation and live‐attenuated nasal spray. 

 What are the possible side effects of the H1N1 vaccine? 

o Similar to regular seasonal flu vaccine, the most common side effects are soreness, redness, and tenderness or swelling where the vaccine was injected. 

o The potential benefits in preventing serious illness, hospitalization, and death outweigh risk of these potential side effects.   

What is the risk of getting Guillain‐Barre Syndrome (GBS) (a rare paralyzing condition) from the H1N1 vaccine? 

o In the 1976 mass immunization for swine flu, there was approximately 1 case of GBS for every 100,000 persons vaccinated. 

o Studies since show a small risk with seasonal flu vaccine:  1 case of GBS for every 1 million persons vaccinated. 

o Scientists continue to watch carefully for any signs of this problem. o The vaccine in 1976 was a whole virus vaccine; vaccines today are split virus vaccines, which 

decreases risk. 

  

National Association of School Nurses 866.627.6767 8484 Georgia Avenue 301.585.1791 FAX Suite 420 www.nasn.org Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 nasn@nasn.org

How serious is the flu? o Most persons have a self‐limited, non‐severe illness. o There are some who are at higher risk for complications from the flu. o Every year, about 36,000 people in the United States die from seasonal influenza; typically, 50‐

100 pediatric deaths. o The number of deaths from H1N1 in the U.S., as of August 2009, is 477; 36 were pediatric 

deaths. 

Do I need both the seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine? o Yes.  The seasonal flu vaccine provides protection from our usual winter flu.  The H1N1 vaccine 

provides protection from the flu caused by this single new strain of virus.  Can the seasonal and H1N1 vaccine be given at the same time? 

o Yes, in most cases. o You can receive the inactivated seasonal (TIV) and inactivated H1N1 flu vaccine at the 

same time (separate syringes and sites); or at any time before or after each other is administered. 

o You can receive the inactivated seasonal (TIV) and live H1N1 (nasal spray) flu vaccine together; or at any time before or after each other is administered 

o You can receive the live seasonal (LAIV) and inactivated H1N1 flu vaccines together; or at any time before or after each other is administered. 

o Receiving the live seasonal (LAIV) and live (nasal spray) H1N1 vaccine together is NOT RECOMMENDED.  If only the live vaccine is available, separate the doses by at least 4 weeks. 

 Could this just be a government conspiracy to inject everyone with an unknown substance? 

o H1N1 is a global health problem – that is why the World Health Organization calls it a pandemic. o Public health experts from around the world –not just the US ‐ are tracking, testing, and 

educating the public about the H1N1 virus that emerged April 2009. o The Federal Government responds to the recommendation of public health experts. 

All flu‐related information in this FAQ sheet has been acquired from the  Federal Government’s www.flu.gov Web site. 

 

9

MAGAZINE SALE THANKSThank you to all the students, parents, teachers, and staff who participated in our fall fundraiser. We sold over $35,000 in magazines and we will receive 40% of this to help fund various school programs. Approximately 35% of students participated in this fundraiser. We are very thankful to the volunteers who helped coordinate this successful event and to all our parents for supporting this fundraiser. Thank you for your generosity!

MAGAZINE DRIVE CONTACTAny problems or concerns parents have with their maga-zine orders should be directed to QSP at 1-800-678-2673. You can also go to QSP’s website at www.qsp.com.

PARENT ASSOCIATION MEETING ON NOVEMBER 4

Join us on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. for our November Parent Association meeting. We meet the first Wednesday of every month in Room 321. Please consider being a sponsor/member of our parent association. The form is available online. If you have any further questions please contact us at CSW.Parent.Association@gmail.com.

HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEAR ORDERSThe holidays are approaching and CSW Spirit Wear would be the perfect gift for your favorite student. Please be sure you are using the new online form and that you complete the order with your size, desired logo, and payment. We cannot process orders that are not complete! This year, the Parent Association is processing the spiritwear orders. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mandy Gonye, Chair of Spiritwear at aek_gonye@comcast.net or Yvonne Johnson at yvonne_johnson@verizon.net.

PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS

PARENT ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE

Please consider joining our Parent Association. The dues are just $10.00 a family and are collected annually. If you have already joined, we thank you for your contribution and look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on November 4, at 7 p.m. in Room 321. If you have not joined, please do not delay. We appreciate your support of our organization. Every parent or guardian is welcome!

CHARTER LANYARDS FOR SALEThe Parent Association now has Charter lanyards for sale. They are $5.00. If you would like to purchase one, please contact Yvonne Johnson at yvonne_johnson@verizon.net.

CASINO NIGHT – SAVE THE DATEMark your calendar for Casino Night on Saturday, March 27, 2010. More information is on the way! Check out the inserts to learn how your company can sponsor a table and you can win a car in our raffle!

Sponsor a Table

at CSW’s Casino Night

March 27, 2010

Your sponsoring company will be recognized with a sign next to the table and will

also be listed in the program booklet.

Only 22 tables are available, so sign up for a sponsorship right away!

Sponsoring Company Name: ____________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

Your Name: ________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________________________

___ Full Table for $200

___ Half Table for $100

Please make check payable to CSW Parent Association and send it with this form to the school

office in an envelope marked “Casino Night Table Sponsor”. Your table sponsorship is tax

deductible. Questions to Regina Fody at cracfod4@aol.com.

Thank you for your support and hope to see you there!

Mail / Return to: CSW Attn: Casino Night / Car Raffle

100 N. Dupont Rd Wilmington, DE 19807

YOU CAN WIN

A NEW 2010 Honda Civic LX* Only 300 tickets will be sold!!!

Drawing will be held at the CSW Casino Night Fundraiser on

March 27, 2010 at the Hockessin PAL Winner need not be present to win

Buy a Raffle Ticket and support the Charter School of Wilmington

Win a 2010 Honda Civic LX Color of your choice, 4 door, remote keyless entry, CD player, cruise

control, power windows and locks, side airbags, floor mats, body colored powered side mirrors.

Ticket price: $100 each; checks payable to CSW Parent

Association (CSW PA)

For info and tickets, contact Mary Ann Cochran (302)559-3403 smcmac4@verizon.net

*taxes, tags, documentation fee and registration fee are the

winner’s responsibility - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Name ____________________________________ Phone #________________ email _________________ Address____________________________________

____________________________________

1/30/2009

Summary Sentence: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Outstanding Personal Acts:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Community Impact: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(See reverse for nomination instructions)  

Full Name of Individual NOMINATED

________________________________________School Name & Street Address

________________________________________City State Zip

________________ ________________ Phone Number email address

______________________________Name of NOMINATOR

_________________________________________Street Address

_________________________________________City State Zip

________________ _________________ Phone Number email address

Jefferson Awards Students In ActionNomination Form

WHO TO C ALL t

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION – 651-2727Walter J. Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Dr. Kurt Hollstein . . Vice President for Academic Affairs Jed Desmond . .Vice President for Finance and Operations Donna Urban . . . . . . . .Vice President for External Affairs Jeff Kosinski . . . . . . . . Vice President for Student Affairs Sharon Bryant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Counselor Jon Gillespie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Counselor Mary Maslar . . . . . . Director of Guidance/College Counselor Holly Schaefgen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Counselor Karen Micale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nurse Pat Liberato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Technology Chris Eddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athletic Director Cathie Kennedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Department Coordinator

Foreign Languages Rosemary Basquill . . . .Department Coordinator, English Steve Satalino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Department Coordinator

Math and Computer Science Roberto Stella . . . . . . . .Department Coordinator, History

Jen Toner . . . . . . . . . . .Department Coordinator, Science

Stewart Wilson . . . . .Department Coordinator, Driver’s Ed, Physical Ed & Health

BOARD OF DIRECTORSLynn Srivastava - Chair, Delmarva Power Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454-4150

Lee Cross - Vice Chair, Parent Representative . . . . . 351-2551

Jerome Brown, Community Representative . . . . . . 571-0206

Robert Fry, Jr., DuPont Representative . . . . . . . . . . . 774-2421

Bruce Hough, Hercules Representative . . . . . . . . . . 995-3404

Brian Magee, Verizon Representative . . . . . . . . .215-351-6051

Ray Seigfried, Christiana Care Representative . . . . 733-1240

Steve Martin, Parent Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . 831-6107

Rita Vasta, Faculty Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 651-2727

Keith Wing, DuPont Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 695-7562

Andy Yatzus, Community Representative . . . . . . . . . 573-3251

The Charter School of Wilmington 100 North DuPont Road Wilmington, DE 19807

302.651.2727 www.charterschool.org