Today's News Stories:
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West New York students raise $20,000 for
Haiti relief efforts
Students from West New York's Early Childhood Center presented a
check, raised by ECC staff for Haitian relief efforts to United Way
at Public School No. 2.
The girl's volleyball team at School 2 had been raising money for
new uniforms and equipment for several months.
But when disaster struck in Haiti, the team members decided to
donate all they had raised to the victims of last month's earthquake
in Haiti, instead. And their generosity got the ball rolling.
On Wednesday, Mayor Silverio "Sal" Vega announced that the students
of the West New York public school system have raised $20,224.50 to
donate to the relief effort - $1,215 earmarked for Doctors Without
Borders and the rest of the money to the United Way of Bergen County
for disaster relief in Haiti.
The students raised money through "denim" and "Crazy Hat" days,
donating money for the privilege of not having to wear their
uniforms.
Students at the West New York Middle School created hibiscus flowers
- the national flower of Haiti - out of colored paper and sold them
for $2 each.
"It's great to see young kids take the initiative to help others,"
Vega said. "If we can raise this kind of money in a
small town like West New York, with the help of the world, there's
lots of hope for the people of Haiti," he added.
In addition to the schools, the West New York Women's Club raised
$1,000 and the Friends of Sal Vega Association raised $1,500.
As published by
the Jersey Journal Feb 5, 2010
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West New York Schools celebrate Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. day
On Monday, January 18th, the students of West New York paid tribute
to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Click here
to view a slideshow on how the different schools celebrated.
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West New York School
District invites Healthy Food Vendors to Network Event
Click here to read article as published on the Alliance for a
Healthier Generation Success Stories Newsletter on 1/1/ 2010.
Click here to read more news from West New York Schools
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Two MHS Students win Annual
Essay Contest
Jaqueline Cid and Vanessa Hernandez were this year’s winners of the
annual essay contest. The topic of
the essay contest was…”How Will I Contribute to the Benefit of my
Fellow Man and Woman When I am an Adult".
The awards were presented by the members of the Knights of Columbus
council 6209.
Both young women were praised by Erique Blanco, district deputy of
the Knights of Columbus. He was equally impressed by the quality of
their instruction when he told Mr. Sanchez, the principal, "You must
be doing something right!" Encouraged to enter the essay contest by
their English teacher, Mrs. Myra Schnur, the girls were very much
surprised and delighted to find that not only did they win the local
contest but that both their essays had gone on to win in the state
competition awarding them each a $500 savings bond.
From left to right, Enrique Blanco, Knights of Columbus District Deputy;
Robert Sanchez, Principal of Memorial High School; Jaqueline Cid,
11th grade winner; Vanessa Hernandez, 12th grade winner; Felix
Garcia, Knights of Columbus Financial Secretary; and Jose Barroso, a
past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus.
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An important message from
the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management: Winter Weather
Preparedness
In
preparation for the anticipated winter weather, Colonel Rick
Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police and Director
of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, is encouraging all
New Jersey residents to participate in Winter Weather Preparedness.
As such, New Jersey residents are strongly encouraged to prepare
their homes, vehicles, and discuss with family members the potential
effects of winter storms as well as learning about how to calmly and
safely manage some of the winter seasons challenging conditions.
"By proactively preparing for winter weather before the first snow
flakes fall, you are helping to protect yourself and your family
from the winter elements that we sometimes encounter in our great
state," said Colonel Fuentes.
The following is a brief list of general winter weather preparedness
tips:
Travel Items to Include: All cars should be equipped with road maps,
a cell phone, a shovel, a windshield scraper, a towrope, booster
cables, and a brightly colored cloth to use as a distress signal. A
bag of sand or non-clumping cat litter to spread under tires if
stuck in snow is also recommended.
Proper Travel Notification: Drivers should inform someone that they
are taking a trip, where they are going, the routes that will be
traveled and when they are expected to return. Upon reaching their
destination, drivers should call to report arrival.
Read more at:
http://ready.nj.gov/media/pr121409.html
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2009-2010 West New York School Budget
On Tuesday, March
17, the West New York Board of Education held their monthly business
meeting and approved a proposed budget of $119.7 million for the
2009-2010 school year. The budget includes an anticipated $3.8
million increase in state aid, and the local tax levy of the budget
remained the same as the current year at $13.6 million.
Click here for a detailed overview
(user-friendly) of the 2009-2010
school budget*.
Click here for a PowerPoint presentation of the 2009-2010
proposed school budget.
*To view the PDF documents, you will need the free
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2007-2008 NJ
School Report Card for the West New York School District
Attention
Parents:
The following is
a link to the
New
Jersey State Department of Education School Report Cards for the
West New York School District. At this website you will be able
to view your school’s state report card, which is now available.
If you would like
hard copies of the report card please call Mrs. Mayra Vazquez at
(201) 553-4000, ex. 8010. We will provide copies as per request.
Thank you for
your interest,
Dr. Robert Van
Zanten,
Superintendent
of Schools
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