Harwood Elementary School 4900 Southlawn, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 (586) 825-2650
Warren Consolidated School District…….Where Children Succeed!
NCA Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Dr. Robert D. Livernois PhD, Superintendent
Mr. Kerry Keener Ed. S., Principal
Mrs. Kristina Constantino, Secretary
December, 2010/January, 2011
Academic Excellence: A continued commitment to excellence that is data
driven, focused on continuous improvement, and being student-centered.
Clear Expectations: The importance of establishing clear expectations for every
stakeholder in Warren Consolidated Schools.
Strong Relationships: The value of building strong relationships (i.e.
teacher/student, parent/teacher, teacher/principal, school/community,
superintendent/board member).
Calendar of Events
OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 3
Dec. 6
Dec. 7, 8, 9
Dec. 9
Dec. 10
Dec. 13
Dec. 14
Dec. 16
Dec. 16
Dec. 17
Dec .17
Jan. 3
Jan. 7
Jan. 11
Jan. 12
Jan. 17
Jan. 21
Jan. 24
Vendor Night, 5-9 (info to follow)
Juice Musical Performance, 2:30, PTO sponsored
Santa Shoppe, PTO (held in Spanish Room), 9-3
Crafting Kids, K-1, 4-5:15
S.O.A.R. Assembly, 3:00, Café (3rd gr. Presents)
Mobile Dentist (Room P12)
PTO Meeting 6:30 pm, Media Center
1st and 2nd Gr. Movie, Café, 1:30-3:30
Crafting Kids, Grs. 2-5, 4-5:15
Progress Reports go home (Grades Kdg. thru 5)
Half-Day-Last class day - Winter Recess December 20, 2010 thru December 31, 2011
“ H a p p y H o l i d a y s ! W e l c o m e 2 0 11”
School resumes (Delayed Start Monday. School begins at 9:27 AM)
S.O.A.R Assembly, 3:00, Café, (2nd gr. Presents)
PTO Meeting 6:30 pm, Media Center
5th Grade DARE Graduation, 6:30 PM, (Café)
Martin Luther King Day – No School
½ Day of School (Records Day) – Dismissal 12 noon
3rd Marking Period begins
See December & January calendars inside
December 2010/January 2011
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Principally Speaking
Strengthening Family Unity
This is a great time of the year to strengthen your family unity by spending time
with your child/children. This will become inevitable since we are about to have some
time away from school. This can be a great time to promote a sense of family togetherness.
Quality interactions can be increased when family members make efforts to be together.
Planning family events and spending weeknights or weekends together often create lifetime
bonds.
Here are four easy ways to increase family unity:
 Make a family bulletin board. This can be used to update family members on different
things that are occurring in each others lives or to just communicate a simple message or
greeting.
 Give your children opportunities to express ideas. Encourage your children to list things
they would like to do as a family.
 Take learning trips. This could include a camping trip, a getaway weekend, trips to
museums, art galleries, or the local library.
 Limit commercial consumption. Encourage your children to make gifts for family and/or
friends. Encourage them to help provide to a family in need.
By trying some of these things, you can increase family togetherness and encourage a
positive family outlook.
On behalf of the staff at Harwood Elementary School,
We wish you a Joyous and Peaceful Holiday Season.
EIGHT GIFTS THAT DON’T COST A CENT!
The gift of listening – But you must really listen, no interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your
response. Just listening!
1. The gift of affection – Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back, and
handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.
2. The gift of laughter - Clip cartoons. Share great articles and funny stories.
Your gift will say, “I love to laugh with you.”
3. The gift of a written note – It can be simple, “I love you” or “Thanks for
the help” note, or a full sonnet. A brief handwritten note may be remembered
for a lifetime and may even change a life.
4. The gift of a compliment – A simple and sincere, “You look good in red,” You did a super
job,” or “That was a wonderful meal,” can make someone’s day.
5. The gift of a favor – Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
6. The gift of solitude – There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be
sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.
7. The gift of a cheerful disposition – The easiest way to feel good is to make others feel
good.
December 2010/January 2011
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Student of the Month
Congratulations to the following students who were selected by their teacher for
accomplishments during the month of November. The following students for the month of
November were recognized as part of our “Life Skills Program” for doing their Personal
Best and will be honored by the PTO at a special Ice Cream Sundae Social in December.
Kdg.:
Grade 1
Grade 2:
Grade 3:
Grade 4:
Grade 5:
Logan Northrup, Kristen Abro, Mohaimin Ahmed, Ioana Pushani
Nineveh (Nina) Sana, Katherine Mary, Brandon Cage
Kimberly Sanchez, Julian Delly, Emily Prenkocevic
Duy Hoang, Samantha Mate, M.J. (Marcus) Smith
Skylar Rogers, Kaira Castro
Blake Shalawylo, Jimmie Williams, Taylor Kasak
Harwood Hawks S.O.A.R. Program
The Harwood “Positive Behavior Support Program” continues to be a huge success!
The following students earned S.O.A.R. cards in all four areas (Stay Safe, Outstanding Attitude,
Always Respectful, Ready to be Responsible) during the month of October. Their good
behavior was rewarded by having popsicles with our principal, Mr. Keener in
November .
of (Kdg.) Anthony Podsiadlik, Mallory Jones, Merna
Toma, Eric Albu, Eric Rogowski, Dylan Spangler, Dominic Gagliardi, Sandra
Youkhana, Kristen Abro, Bailey Dies-Wendt, Victoria Fowler, Rosemary
Kasmikha, Rila Leka, Karri-Ann Taylor, Bradley Teeple, Andre Yousif, Amari
Billinglsey, Hailey Cholagh, Angelina Doan, Kayce Huddleston, Esha Hussain, Elijah
Johnston, Fursan Khairi, Madalyn Kistou, Alivia Koralewski, David Moore, Ioana Pushani,
Draiden Romas, Revina Tobia, Marc Marogi (1st) Meryai Ateyah, Nathan Aziz, Lana
Darwish, Esra Cengis, Meena Hanna, Madison Harnphanich, Thy Hoang, Samar Jabbar,
Danny Laham, Casandra Martinez, Devon McCaffrey, Avery Menefee, Nina Sana, Kelsey
Bacon, Vernonica Hendo, Samuel Ibri, Amaya Johnson, Kaylynn Johnston, Dania Khairi,
Katherine Mary, Emma Rubino, Matthew Smith, Leone Namo, Andrew Boris, Brandon Cage,
Omer Cengiz, Amy Hermiz, Madison Kasak, Delanie Lavoy, Connor Lord, Regan Ludwick,
Dilan Nano, Hannah Podsiadlik, Liam Pritchard, Zachary Pritchard, Julia Redmond, Kanar
Thomas, Corey Wojcik, Arafat Muthanna, Harry Noland, Christin Jarjees, Garbrielle
Newton, Danya Onorati, David Zwolinski (2nd) Reem Ahmed, Alana Asmar, Mason Ferencz,
Kaylee Gagliardi, Isaac Naji, Miray Noeel, Brandi Spangler, Alvero Toma, Joseph Bailey,
Kristen Hahn, April Poles, Yousif Soma, Wedad Dallo, Elissa Hesano, Cassie Leach, Vanessa
Meka, Isabella Misiewicz, Danielle Nano, Christopher Rogowski, Fadi Slaiwa, Yavuz Cengiz
(3rd) Gage Gower, Benjamin Michael, Renaldo Schmidt, Marcus Kakos, Autumn Bradford,
Molly Ferencz, Audrey Moronczyk, Gorgees Kasha, Dylan Smith, Duy Hoang, Salma
Brunetz, Isabelle Mary, Samantha Mate, Alana Matlob, Nakya Neal, Joveen Yousif (4th)
Alessandra Artusi, Marlena Baqah, Karanfil Ceric, LaJuan Dawson, Patrick Greening, Simon
Seman, Kelsey Slack, Tanner Barndollar, Kaira Castro, Santoos Esho, Jonathan Leja, Knicko
Mojica, Sakib Shazzad (5th) Jacob Knoll, Tauriq Macon, Christian Murad, Jimmie Williams,
Aniqa Akther, Dunya Benno, Brian Buchman, Shahad Darwish, Roni Hana, Jacob Jerjosa
We are so proud
Elisa Monteiro, Shamis Naim, Harold Rutherford
December 2010/January 2011
A.M. Entrance
Our normal student entry time is at
8:35 a.m. For children's safety
and health, please don't have
students arrive before 8:35 a.m.
If you wish to leave your child
earlier, you may leave him/her at Latch Key
which costs $3.75 per hour. A child must
be pre-registered. If necessary, the parent
may register their child that day but cannot
just leave a child without registering. There
is a $35.00 non-refundable registration
fee.
Door safeties let students in at 8:35 a.m.
and stay on duty until the tardy bell rings at
8:47 a.m. If arrival takes place after that
time, please use the front doors and report to
office.
We appreciate parents following the
required traffic flow and honoring the signs.
It makes it so much safer for the children,
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and adults as well. Please remember,
students are not allowed to walk
across the parking lot by themselves.
Snow And Ice!!
Snowball throwing can be very
dangerous. There is no snow-ball throwing
on the way to school, while at
school, or on the way home
from school.
Snow piles that may surround the school
can be huge and inviting to students.
Unfortunately, students do not see the
danger of slipping on the parking lot or
cutting themselves on the icy chunks hidden
in the snow because of the rough play that
tends to happen.
Since we will be informing students not to
throw snowballs and stay off the piles of
snow around the building, we hope you
would discuss these rules with your child to
help insure their safety.
Luther King, Jr. –
January 17, 2011 (No school)
Martin Luther King fought for the rights of his people.
He fought for those not free.
He fought for the poor.
He fought for those who needed help.
But Martin Luther King was a man of peace.
The fighting man was, in truth, a man of peace.
December 2010/January 2011
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Children in Videos/Newspaper Articles
Occasionally your child(ren) may be videotaped/photographed
throughout the school year at various school activities. This video may
be replayed on the school channel – Channel 6 in Sterling Heights or
Channel 9 in Warren. Also, pictures may be put in local newspapers.
Please indicate in writing to Mr. Keener if you do not want your child viewed on our educational channels or their
picture put in newsletters.
Congratulations to Harwood’s winners
of the American Education Week
Poster Contest
The posters that Elizabeth Prenkocevic, Kindergarten, Alana
Asmar, Grade
2, Katie Auberle, Grade 3, Zoe Pritchard, Grade 4 and Talene Sarkissian, Grade 5
and their parents did have been selected to represent Harwood School in the
WCS American Education Week Contest. Their posters were based on the
theme “Public Education: A Natural Treasure.”
They will be honored by the WCS School Board, administrators, teachers,
and the Warren Education Association at the WCS Board Meeting on
Wednesday, December 1, 6:00 pm at Sterling Heights High School Performing
Arts Center.
December 2010/January 2011
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING
STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS FOR 2010-2011
MR. CHRIS MARAS, LEADER
ANIQA AKTHER-PRESIDENT
CEDERICK CAMPBELL-VICE PRESIDENT
SAMANTHA BURNHAM-SECRETARY
BLAKE SHALAWYLO-TREASURER
REILLY MCDONOUGH-HISTORIAN
KAYLA BYRON AND CIERRA SPANGLER-ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICERS
AMBER SILVA AND MCKENZIE CAMPBELL-SPIRIT OFFICERS
SPIRIT COUNCIL
SHAHAD DARWISH
CAMERYN PRATER
HANNAH FRONTERA
ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
CHRISTIAN MORGAN
HISTORIAN COUNCIL
RAPHAEL CASTRO
NADINE HADDOW
KINDERGARTEN LIAISONS
ELISA MONTERO-(MS. GABBARA)
AVREM SAGAMI-(MS. OPSASNICK)
AUDREY MORONCZYK-(MRS. RAPPAPORT)
RYAN KOWALIK-(MRS. RAPPAPORT
CLASSROOM REPS
MRS. TRANDELL
REP-LEONE NAMO
ALT-KAYLYNN JOHNSTON
MS. MARSHALL
VENESSA MEKA
ALT-DESTIN JACKSON
MRS. CLAUDIA
REP-HANNAH PODSIADLIK
ALT-COREY WOJCIK
MRS. KOTARBA
REP-ZACK FADAK
ALT-NAKYA NEAL
MRS. DYER
REP-DAVID PRIFTI
ALT-DANNY LAHAM
MRS. GREENWALD
REP-RENALDO SCHMIDT
ALT-AUTUMN BRADFORD
MRS. CIEGOTURA
REP-ALANA ASMAR
ALT-ALVERO TOMA
MRS. MACHA
REP-TANNER BARNDOLLAR
ALT-ALESSIO ARTUSI
MR. MCCLAIN
REP-APRIL POLES
ALT-EMILY PRENKOCEVIC
MR. DAGNES
REP-RYAN MAHLMEISTER
ALT-CONNIE CERIC
CI
REP-JACOB NOEL
REP-CRISTIAN MURAD
ALT-TAURIQ MACON
Halloween Parade –
What Fun!
Trunk or Treat – Fabulous!
S
a
lute to our Veterans
Thank You!
Con
gratulations
Harwood Honor Roll Students
Subject Grades no lower than an A or B
B- or Better in Conduct
Fifth Grade
Akther, Aniqa
Bashir, Angel
Benno, Dunya
Buchman, Brian
Burnham, Samantha
Burt, Daniel
Byron, Cayla
Campbell, McKenzie
Castro, Raphael
Fontera, Hannah
Golden, Erin
Haddow, Nadine
Hana, Rodi
Hana, Roni
Kada, Myrna
Kasak, Taylor
Kowalik, Ryan
McDonough, Reilly
Monteiro, Elisa
Morgan, Christian
Ahmed, Tayeba
Artusi, Alessandra
Artus, Alessio
Barndollar, Tanner
Burrows, Daniel
Cabalse, Marissa
Castro, Kaira
Ceric, Karanfil
Curt, Dennis
Dawson, LaJuan
Fadak, Amani
Fadak, Iya
Gadallah, Ledia
Greening, Patrick
Harper, Kristopher
Hollabaugh, Shane
Kowalik, Hailey
Mahlmeister, Ryan
Mojika, Knicko
Muhameti, Gledis
Moronczyk, Audrey
Naim, Shamis
Nguyen, Terry
Richardson, Robert
Sarkissian, Talene
Shalawylo, Blake
Shaw, Dalysia
Silva, Amber
Spangler, Cierra
Fourth Grade
Pritchard, Zoe
Rogers, Skylar
Seman, Simon
Shazzad, Sakib
Simmons, Zackherey
Slack, Kelsey
Szewczuk, Sebastian
Tester, Daniel
White, Naudia
Third Grade
Ares, Brendan
Johnston, Audrey
Prater, Layna
Kakos,
Marcus
Auberle, Katie
Sagmani, Savyou
Bonery, Sean
Korba, Kevin
Schmidt, Renaldo
Bradford, Autumn
Marogi, Samuel
Shalawylo, Brendan
Brunetz, Salma
Martinez, Noemi
Smith, Dylan
Daoud, Mirna
Souro, Jacob
Mary, Isabelle
Ferencz, Molly
Valentine, Shelby
Mate, Samantha
Habbo, Angela
Matlob, Alana
Vu, Michael
Hailey, Antonio
Mesic, Melisa
Yousif, Joveena
Haque, Jubayr
Mika, Jacob
Zaitoua, Angela
Hoang, Duy
Mirza, Wafa
Zamfir, Conner
Jahimiak, Justin
Johnson, Joann
Neal, Nakya
The students whose names are “bolded” received “All A’s” this card marking!
Congratulations once again to all of you!
WARREN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
31300 Anita | Warren, Michigan 48093 | 1-888-4WCS-KIDS | www.wcskids.net
Student Achievement
A focus on measurable student achievement in our
Professional Learning Communities.
2010-11 Board of Education
I. Susan Kattula, President
Brian White, Vice President
Loretta A. Crow, Secretary
Clifford Terry, Treasurer
Diane Holden, Trustee
Susan M. Jozwik, Trustee
Elaine G. Martin, Trustee
Dr. Robert D. Livernois, Superintendent
Clear Expectations
Clear expectations for every stakeholder,
including students, staff and parents.
Strong Relationships
Strong relationships among all stakeholders,
including:
teacher-student,
parent-teacher,
principal-teacher,
and
superintendent-board
member.
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,
the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and the Elliott-Larsen
Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Warren
Consolidated Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability,
age, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to,
discrimination during any program, activity, service or in
employment. Inquiries should be addressed to the Chief Human
Resource Officer, 31300 Anita, Warren, Michigan 48093,
(586) 825-2400, ext 63110.