Another Outstanding Wax Museum!

Congratulations to our 5th grade students and staff for putting on another amazing wax museum.  Each year this is one of the most well-presented and well-attended events and this year it did not disappoint!  Students did an amazing job of portraying an important person of history.  Their reports were well-written, their props and costumes were awesome and their ability to stand still as a wax figure for over an hour was commendable!  Here is a sample of some of their presentations! Nice job!!

Middle School Choir and Band Spring Concert

Congratulations to our middle school performing groups who put on an awesome choral and instrumental concert on May 13.  The night was filled with special treats of moving songs, solos, Irish dancers, guest performers and guest conductors.  A special choral moment was Breaking Free with quotes from students about what the song meant to them. Our  Middle School Band presented a special piece composed especially for them and with them by alumnus, Dan Isgar.  

This concert was truly a masterpiece! The hard work, practice and dedication of our students was undeniable! Congratulations to all our students, Mr. Isgar, Mrs. Peenstra and Mrs. Turner! Bravo!

Katrina Ercole receives Teacher of Excellence Award

State Senator John A. DeFrancisco held his second annual Teachers Of Excellence awards program on May 7, 2015, at Solvay Middle School. More than 30 educators from throughout Onondaga County were honored for their outstanding efforts to help children learn during the 2014-15 school year. They were nominated by students, school administrators, faculty and staff.

“Teachers are instrumental in enabling our youth to succeed in life,” said Senator DeFrancisco. “I am very pleased to recognize those dedicated educators within my district, who consistently go above and beyond to educate, mentor and inspire their students.”

{taken from news article at http://www.nysenate.gov/photos/2015/may/08/senator-defrancisco-holds-2015-teachers-excellence-ceremony}.

Katrina Ercole, 4th grade teacher at DMS was a recipient of this award. Mrs. Ercole was nominated for her technology integration, project based learning, video conferencing, and challenging instruction in classroom. Mrs. Ercole demonstrates a willingness to try new things in her classroom and make learning fun for her students.

Congratulations, Mrs. Ercole!

Elementary Band Showcase Concert

5th and 6th graders perform their spring concert under the direction of Mrs. Stupp. They did an amazing job as each section was showcased and they performed the traditional I am a Fine Musician arranged by Mr. Costa! They dedicated their concert to Mr. Costa who was in the audience watching!