SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
“Solving multistep algebraic
equations using inverse
operations”
When you and I attended grammar
school, math instruction was very
different than it is today. Our
current standards and the way
teachers deliver curriculum in the
st
21 century have changed greatly.
In fact, the process of teaching
children to solve multistep algebraic
equations using inverse operations
is something that our kindergarten
students will be exposed to around the New Year! Of course, we use child-friendly
language like this: “There were five goldfish in a bowl, some jumped out, there
were two left. How many jumped out?” Or, in other words, 5 – X = 2.
On Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM, Waverly will host its second Parent
University, “Core Event,” Math Night. The purpose of this adult-only event is to
expose parents to our Think Math program and give them the opportunity to
experience the games that their children play in class first hand. In addition to my
opening remarks, there will be an informative key-note presentation by Dr. Ron
Hattar, our Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and grade specific break-out
sessions, facilitated by our teachers. These smaller group break-outs should be a
lot of fun and will give you strategies for supporting your child at home.
There are two easy ways to register for Math Night… but please do so by 10/11.
Visit the Waverly website and click on the “Math Night” banner to RSVP
electronically, or simply return the form below.
Dr. Jeff Melendez is the Principal of Waverly School. He can be reached at
914-793-6130 ext. 5502 or via email at [email protected].
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Yes, I will be attending Math Night on October 17, 2013 at 7:00 PM at
Waverly School!
Child’s name:
________________________
Child’s teacher:
________________________
Number of adults attending: ______
Please return this form to your child’s teacher by backpack mail by 10/11
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DATES TO REMEMBER
Tuesday, 10/8/13
Fire Department Visit
Grade 1
Wednesday, 10/9/13
Fire Department Visit,
Grade K
Wednesday, 10/16/13 &
Thursday, 10/17/13
Kindergarten Greenburgh
Nature Center Trip
Friday, 10/11/13
Photo Day
Monday, 10/14/13
Columbus Day
SCHOOLS CLOSED
Thursday, 10/17/13
Math Night/PTA Meeting
7:00 PM
Saturday, 10/19/13
Harvest Festival
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Raindate:
Saturday, 10/26/13
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuesday, 10/22/13
Principal's Coffee
7:00 PM
Thursday, 10/31/13
Halloween Parades
K - 9:30 AM
1st - 10:30 AM
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
Waverly PTA Membership
Box Tops
Remember to clip Box Top coupons from favorite
products and send them to school in an
envelope or Ziploc bag with the name of your
child's teacher by October 15. For every Box
Top collected, Waverly will receive 10 cents that
will go directly to the Cultural Arts Program.
Each kindergarten and first grade class that
collects the most Box Tops will receive a prize at
the end of the year. Go to:
http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/clip/bra
nds.aspx for a complete list of participating
products.
Sign Up for our Email Blasts
Email is an efficient and green method of
communication. It saves time and paper. The
PTA will be using email throughout the year to
reach out to our Waverly parent population. If
you have not already done so, please take a
moment to sign up for our e-blasts. Please go to
the waverlypta.org link located at the right side of
Waverly's homepage in order to sign up for eblasts.
Yearbook
Are you interested in photography, graphic
design, layout or editing? If so, then we would
love to have you join the Waverly Yearbook
Committee! We are in need of volunteers to help
with all facets of yearbook production. If you are
interested in serving on the Yearbook
Committee, please contact Brenda Siciliano at:
[email protected].
Design Editor Wanted
The Waverly Whisper is looking for a creative
and enthusiastic design editor to assist with
producing our Whispers each week.
Responsibilities include using Microsoft Word to
insert and format text and images to create the
final layout of the Whisper each week. If you are
available to help, please contact Kim Cinguina
at: [email protected]
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All parents are encouraged to join the Waverly
PTA. Please complete the membership form
and return it to school with your membership
dues. We are earmarking all membership funds
to cover the costs of our cultural arts programs
and events for the school year. A pizza or ice
cream party will be awarded to all classes that
reach 100% membership by October 1. The
PTA thanks you for your generous support!
Waverly T-shirts and Sweatshirts
The deadline to order Waverly t-shirts and
sweatshirts is Monday, September 16. No
orders will be accepted after this date. As per
the order form, we must submit the entire order
at that time in order to receive a discounted rate
and so that we have the t-shirts prior to the
kindergarten field trip in October.
Photo Day
Photo Day will take place at Waverly on Friday,
October 11. Be sure to look for the Photo Day
order form that will be sent home via backpack
mail.
If you have any questions about Photo Day, or if
you wish to volunteer to help out with this event,
please contact Waverly's Photo Day Chair:
Rosanne Cosgrove
[email protected].
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
After School Clubs for Fall 2013:
First Graders Only
Registration for After School Clubs for first grade
students only, will be available on the Waverly
PTA Website beginning on Friday, September 20
and extending through Friday, September 27.
Please note: You will need to be a PTA Member
in order to register your child for a club. In
addition, fall clubs are available only to first
grade students. Kindergarten students are able
to participate in clubs beginning in the spring.
If you have any questions please feel free to
contact Tina Kearns at [email protected] or
Jessica Dixon at [email protected].
Harvest Festival
Waverly's Harvest Festival will take place on
Saturday, October 19 from 11:00 AM - 1:00
PM. There will be many autumn related crafts
and activities for Waverly students and their
families to enjoy.
If you wish to volunteer to help with this event,
please contact Anita Sabelja, Harvest Festival
Chairperson. Anita's e-mail address is:
[email protected].
We look forward to seeing Waverly students
and their families at this great fall event!!
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Getting Ready to JAM
On Thursday, September 26 your child participated in the 2nd annual JAM Day, a one-of-a-kind
physical activity campaign that was created to invite all of America to pause and take Just-aMinute (JAM) for a quick, easy fitness break to promote the important message about everyone
being active every day.
Your child learned the Waverly School JAM routine during their physical education classes the
first few weeks of school before having the opportunity to perform it with the entire Waverly
School community on September 26 at 2:30 PM. Please ask your child to show or teach you
the JAM routine so that you can join in with them to share in the benefit of being physically active
if only for Just-a-Minute.
To learn more about the JAM World Record 2013 visit www.jamworldrecord.org
Newcomers’ Welcome Picnic
The Waverly PTA's annual Newcomers’ Social was a resounding success due to the hard work and
effort of coordinators Arlene Hyland and Allison Solano.
The Waverly PTA was delighted to welcome over 150 new Waverly kindergarten students and their
families as well as several first grade families that are new to Waverly to this event. All enjoyed
pizza, refreshments, ice pops and DJ entertainment, compliments of the Waverly PTA.
The PTA was also honored to have Waverly Principal, Dr. Jeff Melendez and Eastchester School
District Superintendent, Dr. Walter Moran, join us for the festivities! It was certainly a wonderful way
to start the school year at Waverly.
We would like to thank the following volunteers who so graciously dedicated their time and effort to
helping with the Newcomers’ Social: Arlene Hyland (Co-Chair), Allison Solano (Co-Chair), Maria
Liosatos, Kim Cinguina, Jesse Waters, Brenda Siciliano and Lisa Grabowski.
We would also like to thank Dr. Jeff Melendez for his on-going support of our PTA community and
family events, Mrs. Michele Benas and Mrs. Tracy Mitchell for all of their help and support with this
event and Head Custodian, Mr. Tony Hanson and his extraordinary custodial staff for all of their
help, hard work and effort, not only with the Newcomers’ Social, but also with all of our PTA events
throughout the year.
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