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Here we are past the midpoint of the school year with less than ninety days remaining until graduation. “As you get older, time seems to fly. It catches you off guard, probably because it’s such a powerful and bizarre concept” (Kristin Wong). While those of the Xers, Baby Boomers, Silent Generation, and beyond might agree with the notion of “Tempus fugit” our current student population, especially our seniors, may feel that time drags on. Clearly, before you know it, we will be assembled at Dutchess Stadium on June 23 and most of us will proclaim: “Where did the time go?” On a relat-ed note I would be remiss if no mention was made in reference to the February 7th release by the NY State Education Department of the 2013 Cohort (when students enter ninth grade) High School Graduation Rates. BHS Class of 2017’s graduation rate was 87%, up two percent, an increasing trend for the past four years. Our stu-dents and staff deserve to be recognized for this as we continue to exceed the targets of our Three Year Plan of Excellence (page 10). I also wish to reiterate our commitment to maintaining multiple channels to feature current events and to celebrate the accomplish-ments of our students and staff. At the end of each week we compile some of the highlights in our Friday message, and a more compre-hensive record using this forum, the Grads-O-Gram. I’m never at a loss for what to report. Just the other day one of our students came into the office to thank us for the fundraiser to help her acquire a wheelchair-accessible-van. If the truth be told, it should be us thanking Jadelyn for her spunky attitude and uplifting our spirits each and every day. Think about it: I surmise most of you will agree that given what is in the “news” every single day, that we can use a few more stories like this.
February 2018 Volume 3, Issue 2
The Principal’s Message INSIDE THIS ISSUE
English Department………..2
Social Studies Dept………....3
Science Department……….4
Math Department……...…...5
Music Department .............6
Art Department ..................6
Beacon Players ...................7
Athletics ..............................8
News ...................................8
Guidance Department……..9
PTSO News .........................9
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST
REFLECTIONS MAGA-ZINE IS PUBLISHED
MATH TEAM UPDATE
CREATIVITY IN THE ART AND MUSIC DE-PARTMENTS
ATHLETIC UPDATES
NAVIANCE COMES TO BEACON Dr. Joannes Sieverding
NEWS FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT–
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Ms. Driscoll and Ms. Gunsett’s 9th grade students spent weeks studying poetry toward the end of Quarter Two. While in the process of immersion in figurative language and poetic devices, students were asked to compare life to an object. They were given wide parameters in choosing their object. (Life can be compared to endless things, boxes of chocolates and bowls of cherries aside; with that in mind, students were not permitted to employ overused metaphors for this project . . . no disrespect to Forrest intended.) Each student made a list of possible objects, was partnered with a classmate, and narrowed their objects down to one. The partnered pairs were then asked to make a list of all the ways in which the object they chose could be compared to life. The objects ranged from a book of matches to a rodeo, from a circus to a Christmas tree, from an ocean to a soccer game. The creative ideas were definitely flowing in our class-room! To bring the project to fruition the student pairs composed an extended metaphor poem, complete with original art work, and in some cases, computer-generated graphics. It was an exercise in collabora-tion, compromise, and creativity that served to reinforce the students’ understanding of metaphor; it was a successful foray into poetry without the resistance that teachers so often encounter when it’s time for students to write original verse. Score for teachers; score for students.
Mr. Haughie's English 10 classes recently were transformed into stage actors as they had the opportunity to
read/act out the play Twelve Angry Men on the Beacon High School stage! Props and sets were included
and the real feel of a performance was created. The students embraced this setting and could not wait to go
to the theater each and every day for class! Participation was so high that Mr. Haughie is considering doing
this again soon with his 11th grade classes for Macbeth with even more set decorations and costumes!!
Creative Writing Club-Janet Gaspar/Frank Haughie
The Creative Writing Club is proud to announce the publication of our second edition of Reflections. We hope you will enjoy a copy of the Fall/Winter issue of our literary art magazine. We are accepting art, poems, short stories, and other creative work for our Spring 2018 edition. Join us Thursdays in room B126.
Ms. Burger and Mrs. Sapeta Grade 9 ELA class asked the question, “What’s so
great about Shakespeare?” The class took to the Beacon Theatre stage to explore
the timeless romance of star-crossed lovers in Shakespeare's “Romeo & Juliet”.
The students learned about puns and other literary devices including metaphors
“Heaven is here, where Juliet lives.” These students reached for the stars while
using the original work written in iambic pentameter. As the class concluded
their study one student remarked, “Wow, Shakespeare was a rapper.” Now you
the reader shall decide if he be the best dead or alive!!
Lots going on in Mrs. Clemens AP US History Class!!
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT—
On December 4th, romance was in the air in Mrs. Clemens' AP US History classes. Stu-dents were each assigned the role of a different reformer from the years prior to the Civil War. Some students were abolitionists, others were transcendentalists, while still others were engaged in the movement to outlaw alco-hol. The goal of the activity was for the stu-dents to "date" each other and find out whose ideologies they would be most compatible with---all while staying in character. Extra credit was given for dressing up or bringing in props that the reformer might have used. It was a lot of fun and a great way to learn about many different influential people.
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Today the class engaged in an exciting
competition---an Amazing Race! To help
students learn how to write a DBQ essay,
we used the online program Quizizz to
create a team competition where stu-
dents answered questions requiring
them to analyze documents to put them
into social, political, or economic cate-
gories, find information from the docu-
ments, and recognize outside infor-
mation. All of this will be helpful as we
begin to write our essays. The topic:
What was the cause of secession?
More from Social Studies—
Mrs. Haddeland & Mrs. MacEwan's Participation in Government classes have been working on civic action pro-jects (CAP). Students had fun and been super impressive in their choices of volunteer work, including baking cookies with grandparents to take to local nursing homes (as seen in picture) and volunteering for the Beacon Volunteer Fire Department & Beacon Volunteer Ambulance corp. They also helped out with the Beacon Performing Arts Center, shoveled snow for neighbors and have collectively spent a lot of time with grandparents. The classes also adopted a family for Christmas and a dozen lucky students enjoyed Santa Caesar's gift of egg sandwiches the day before Christmas break. The assignment is getting students to think about how they can (or how they already do) make a difference in an-other person's life. We are keeping it simple by asking them to find something to do that they both enjoy and that will put a smile on another person's face. The students have done an amazing job and seem to be having fun with it. We are very proud of them!
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT—
Thank you to the PTSO for funding the Astronomy class trip to
Sharp Reservation's Planetarium. The students had a great
time learning about constellations and walking down memory
lane, reflecting on all the fun they had in Hidden Valley as 5th
graders.
Mrs. Haddeland's psychology classes have been
enjoying experimenting with
brain reflex time and nerve
response time.
Minerals are defined as “naturally-occurring, crystalline solids with definite chemical
compositions. When they are able to form unimpeded, minerals can create beautiful
crystal structures. Mineralogists have studied crystal structures intensely for almost
two hundred years.
In earth science, Mr. Sansone’s students have been studying minerals and their prop-
erties. They learned that the crystal shapes are determined by the internal arrange-ment of atoms. In this hands-on activity students used raisins and toothpicks to cre-
ate models of the unit cells that combine to produce the “crystal lattice” that may be seen in hand specimens. Students were challenged to create simple models of the 7
lattice systems.
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Mrs. Hala and Ms. Mari-
naccio have decorated
their door in honor of
Martin Luther King
day with the quote " No
person has the right to
rain on your dreams."
Students have been
encouraged to write
their dreams on the
door.
Last Friday our non-Regents Geometry classes finished a poster project on Quadrilaterals and different
types of Triangles. Each group chose a figure and had to list the properties, show the properties with a dia-
gram, create a mathematical problem highlighting each property, create a coordinate proof either proving
or disproving their figure and, lastly find 3 images in the real world where they see this figure.
The BHS Math team has a one point lead in their league with one meet remaining. Lead-ing the team at Meet #3 were: Jummie Akinwumi, Reanna Cader, Madelyn Correllus, Marisa Mourgues, and Justin Ni. High scorers for Meet #4 were: Jummie Akinwumi, Reanna Cader, and Marisa Mourgues. The Bulldogs are striving to qualify for the Section-al Meet which will be held at Vassar College in March.
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After studying human anatomy, Living Environment students got to handle the real or-gans of a mammal. It’s amazing how similar the anatomy of a rat is to the anatomy of a human. It’s also amazing how students react to this opportunity. We may have more than a few doctors, nurses, and veterinarians in this class.
MATH DEPARTMENT—
Thank you to senior
Amanda Spadafino
for volunteering to
assist classes with
the dissections.
Students in Mrs. Hoben's Financial Literacy class recently completed their biggest project for the year, which is their budget project. Students completed an interest profile on a career matching website, and browsed through job matches that gave information on responsibilities of each vocation, as well as how much schooling is required . Students selected jobs they are actually considering for their projects. Based on their in-come, each student created a monthly budget to cover living expenses, save a percentage, and spend safe amounts. Students then researched and found an apartment in their price range, taking into account their oth-er living expenses. Reflections from the students were very positive and this was a great learning experience for all.
ART DEPARTMENT—
DIA:Beacon
A Collaboration with Beacon High School
Immersion Studio
Create, discover, play, and relax in this interac-
tive installation designed by BHS students. Fami-
lies and visitors of all ages were invited to explore
this colorful space and choose from a variety of
participatory environments and activities. It was
a wonderful turnout to view the work from Ms.
Farley’s textiles classes.
BHS Chorus sang in several performances and field trips during the 2nd quarter. We went to Carnegie Hall in NYC and participated in a Stevie Wonder sing along. Our Winter Concert with BHS band was a lot of fun. Highlights were the chorus singing "Mary Did you Know" in the style of Pentatonix and our combined medley of music from the Po-lar Express with the BHS band. The medley featured chorus performing fun choreography by Mrs. Seaman.
Right before winter break we traveled to South Ave and J V Forrestal elementary schools to perform for and with their students. We also caroled for a former BCSD aide who is home bound and for the BCSD staff at the board of-fice.
We are looking forward to the Music in Our Schools Concert in March.
Music Production class visited Masterdisk Studios in Peekskill and recorded music by some of the chorus members and Jethro Banks, a BHS senior who is going to college for music production.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT—
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Congratulations to our Scholas-
tic Art Award Gold and Silver
winners: Chloe Antalek, Ennie
Akinwunmi, Kyra Husbands,
Molly Robinson, and Samantha
Tutasi
Great Job!!
“FIRST LOOK & SONGS FROM SHOWS WE MIGHT NEVER DO”
MARCH 2ND AT 7:30 PM—SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL—112 SPACKENKILL ROAD
The BEACON PLAYERS & SPACK ONSTAGE have joined forces to give you a Sneak Peek at our Upcom-ing Productions of “Les Miserables” & “Jesus Christ Superstar”. Join us for this free event and experience the wonderful collaboration of these two talented groups.
“Sweet Sounds for a Shed”
On Friday, February 9th the Beacon Players
had a wonderful cabaret style event to raise
funds to purchase a storage shed. It was an
amazing evening and the talent was enjoyed
by all who attended.
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For over 40 years, Jesus Christ Superstar, the first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice produced for the professional stage, has awed audiences. A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events, but is seen, unusual-ly, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar is told entirely through song and explores the personal relationships and struggles be-tween Jesus and his followers. Originally a concept album that climbed to #1 on the Billboard charts, the intense 1970s rock score features such well-known numbers as "Superstar," "I Don’t Know How to Love Him" and "Gethsemane." A true global phenomenon, Superstar continues to create a buzz among new generations and is guaranteed to have a lasting impact on all who experience it.
Boys Varsity Soccer Sectional Semi-Finalist
League Champions Varsity Boys Soccer Varsity Girls Soccer
Fall Scholar Athlete Teams Girls Swimming Girls Tennis Boys Boys & Girls Cross Country Girls Volleyball Girls Soccer
Boys Varsity Basketball First round of sectional play to begin on
2/16/18 at 5:00pm @ Hen Hud HS JV Boys Basketball Undefeated season! Girls Varsity Basketball The varsity girls basketball team lost their out-bracket game to Walter Panas on Wednesday,
2/14/18. Senior Brianna Dembo had the game of her career with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Coach Dahl and Coach Casale are extremely proud of the effort their team displayed this past season!
Wrestling Dirani Haynes & Joe Maldonado have qualified to place in the Section Championship
Girls Bowling Undefeated season! All Star Team Members
Selena Virtuoso & Jenna Maffei Winter Track
Attending the ARMORY on Sunday for the Section 1 qualifier
All Section Athletes:
Girls Soccer: Reanna Cader, Meagan Meeuwisse, Anna Manente(HM)
Football: Jaden Navarro
Boys Soccer: Devin Lambe, Matt Wyant, Mason Burch (HM), John Mesnick (HM)
Noah Corey: CNN Positive Athlete Interview
http://www.cnn.com/specials/cnn-positive-athlete
Mrs. Cady’s ADL class spent several periods in the library in December researching various holi-days around the world. Students worked in groups of two and each group was assigned a holiday such as Diwali, Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. They researched the culture and cus-toms of these celebrations, made colorful posters and presented it to the class. The posters were then on display in the library for all to enjoy!
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Lenny Torres continues to make us proud:
*He has been named a Pre-Season 1st team All-America by Collegiate Baseball newspaper.
*This player is a high draft pick and major college prospect:
*2017 honors *All-League *League Pitcher of the Year *All-County *All-Section *All-State third team *Perfect Game All-American *Finalist for the Team USA U18 National Team *In Minneapolis U18 trials he maxed at 96 mph and pitched 6 innings giving up 2hits and 1 bb while not giving up a run *Ranked 2018 top 50 mlb draft prospects by Baseball America *Signed NLI to St. John's (NY) We look forward to continue watching Lenny on his journey!
Athletics Updates:
First Quarter PBIS Appreciation Recognition Awards
Anisa Alzate
Wyatt Amann
Riley Antalek
Shayan Ashley
Jethro Banks
Victoria Banks
Allison Bierce
Nicole Blanding
Adrianna Bonnes
Geneva Brown
Michael Brown
Skylah Browne
Mason Burch
Zachary Cader
Shianne Canada
Esteban Carmona
Ashley Casserly
Sara Chin
Melina Cicigline
Miles Cobb
Dior Gillins
Shane Green
Alix Haase-Arrigo
Tyler Haight
Dirani Haynes
Zakiya James
Patrick Kearney
Thandiwe Knox
Regan LaDue
Curtis LaForce
DaVonia LaMar
Cierra Lassiter
Patrick Lenihan
Autumn Lennon
Makayla Leskiak
Sean Lise
Yahya Lorick
Summer Roberts
Diomara Rodriguez
Enita Rodriguez
Josiah Russell
Isabel Santos
Sierra Shields
Lauren Simon
Ryan Smith
Tre Smith
Sierra Taylor
Chelsea Tonic
Michael Tubbs
Andrea Wilches Perez
D'Anna Williams
Nolan Wolfe
Claire Wood
Matthew Wyant
Raymond Zayas
Jade Matias
Jenna Mazzacone
Ethan Mensch
Sophie Mercado
Lauren Morse
Marisa Mourgues
Gualberto Negron
Daisy Okoye
Nayleeane Ortiz Santiago
Jadelyn Panko
Brithney Patino
James Patino
Adrianna Paulin
Eliza Principe
Grace Reddick
Mia Ricottilli
Destiny Rivera-Santiago
Alexsandra Rivera
Joshua Rivera
Nicholas Rivera
Justin Conklin
Ryan Cory
Finn Costello
Alexis Cutinella
John Darcy
Aaron Davis
Gabriella Del Cas-
tillo
Gage Derrenbacher
Carter Detoro
Remigio Dinio
Kahlia Durso
Harleigh Ebeling
Caleb Evans
Samantha Fellenz
Taina Fernandez
Tatyanna Fernan-
dez
Dane Fiorito
Adrianna Fish
Lindsay Fister
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GUIDANCE CORNER
Beacon High School
101 Matteawan Road
Beacon, NY 12508
Phone: 84-838-6900
Fax: 845-838-0796
E-mail: [email protected] 10
Together we enjoyed a magnificent lunch before the Holiday break. It was wonderful to be able to catch up
with each other and celebrate our community here at BHS.
From the PTSO-
Naviance was brought on-line for grades 9 to 11. Naviance is a career/personality search explorer program that
assists students to learn about potential careers that match their personality style and interests. It will even show
students what colleges offer majors for those careers. Students will be able to complete a resume and update it as
they earn experience, awards, certificates, make teams, clubs etc. Students will be able to print the resume to
bring to potential places of employment. Teachers will be able to use the resume when asked to write letters of
recommendations. Students can set goals for themselves, and book appointments to speak to college reps next
fall. All the BHS counselors visited the English classes to demonstrate the program and show the students how
to log on. Please ask your child to show you what they are working on in Naviance. The counselors have assigned
numerous personality and learning style inventories.
Counselors are beginning to schedule meetings with students to select courses for next year. Students will bring
home a post graduate planning guide filled with a lot of information.
Our PTSO during one of the wonderful events they host for our staff during the year!
We have a new email [email protected]
Please use it to reach ALL of the officers in a central location.