Board of Education Spotlight for March 1, 2021
The Board of Education and Acting Superintendent Joseph DeBarbieri honored six C.W. Baker High School students who received a total of 9 awards in the region-at-large awards in the 2021 Scholastic Writing Awards competition.Gold Key:
Madison Chetney, “Why I Write: My Journey of Self-Acceptance and Knowledge,” Personal Essay & Memoir
Gwenyth Madden, “Revenge,” Flash Fiction
Silver Key:
Madison Chetney, “Lights, Camera, Action,” Flash Fiction
Jillian Devine, “My New Family,” Flash Fiction
Honorable Mention:
Madison Chetney, “The Scariest Occurrence,” Personal Essay & Memoir
Ella D'Andreano, “The Darkness Swallows You Whole,” Flash Fiction
Claire Herman, “Ghosts in the Graveyard,” Short Story
Claire Herman, “The Imposter,” Flash Fiction
Desiree Hoff, “Alone,” Flash Fiction
The Board of Education and Acting Superintendent Joseph DeBarbieri honored five Baldwinsville Central School District students who will advance to the oral round of The Post-Standard | Syracuse.com | WCNY Spelling Bee:
Elizabeth Pérez Mariño, 5th grade, Palmer Elementary School
Olivia Murray, 5th grade, Van Buren Elementary School
Owen Nizar, 6th grade, Ray Middle School
Nia Delardi, 8th grade, Durgee Junior High School
Miranda Barnard, 8th grade, Durgee Junior High School
The regional written bee took place virtually in January. The top 30 scorers on the written bee will compete in the oral spelling bee on March 24. The oral spelling bee will also be held virtually. The winner of the regional oral spelling bee advances to compete in the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is scheduled for June 1-3 in National Harbor, Maryland.
The Board of Education and Acting Superintendent Joseph DeBarbieri honored Reese Pesarek and Julia LeMay, sixth graders at Ray Middle School, for coordinating a donation drive for Helping Hounds in remembrance of Maryella and Elizabeth Annal. Reese Pesarek and Julia LeMay developed the idea to honor the Annal sisters, who attended Palmer Elementary and passed away in a car accident in September. Elizabeth and Maryella loved their dog very much. Reese and Julia helped organize the drive for the non-profit organization.
The Board of Education and Acting Superintendent Joseph DeBarbieri honored Public Information Specialist Sarah Buckshot for her hard work and dedication. In her role as our communications specialist, Sarah is an invaluable resource for our school community. She understands all forms of social media and news reporting and utilizes multiple platforms to engage and communicate events using technology that reach all of our families. Attendance and participation at our events since Sarah has been with us has increased significantly. She understands that true family and community engagement is much more than just sharing information but rather involving families by sharing stories, heart warming sentiments and asking for input. Sarah has been especially helpful during the pandemic when families haven't had the access to schools and events that they would have in a normal year. She has a knack for capturing the magic of each event along with the excitement of our students. She is very enthusiastic, knows how to communicate with students, and is passionate about promoting the BCSD. In sum, she's a wizard who can sprinkle a little fairy dust on a picture or video and turn it into a professional looking piece of media art.
