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ICSD INSIDER INSIDE VOLUME 51: Superintendent’s Message page 2 From the Board of Education page 3 ICSD: Black History Month page 4 8 Schools to Host Sulley Imoro page 6 Boys’ JV STAC Champions page 9 National Honor Society Fundraiser page 11 StaHighlight: Linda Dickey page 13 Dear Ithaca, Let’s Talk! page 15 This issue features rhythmic engagement, savory education, and empowering truths. February 2016

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ICSD INSIDER

INSIDE VOLUME 51:Superintendent’s Message page 2

From the Board of Education page 3

ICSD: Black History Month page 4

8 Schools to Host Sulley Imoro page 6

Boys’ JV STAC Champions page 9

National Honor Society Fundraiser page 11

Staff Highlight: Linda Dickey page 13

Dear Ithaca, Let’s Talk! page 15

This issue features rhythmic engagement, savory education, and

empowering truths.

February 2016

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As always, I’m happy to be on this journey with you.

Luvelle BrownSuperintendent of Ithaca City School District

A Message From the Superintendent

About 100 of ICSD’s students, staff, and faculty were recognized February 23 for their extraordinary achievements. Awards were presented for:

• 2015 Dorothy Cotton Prize for Poetry Award

• 2015 Human Rights Arts Competition Award

• NYS School Music Association's Conference Award

• American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division Award

• Honorable Mention for the Scholastic Art Award

• Extraordinary Academic Accomplishment Award

• NYS Master Teachers Award

• 2015 Model UN Hilton Conference Award

• 15th National TSA Conference Award

• First Place Wrestling Tournaments Award

• Extraordinary Academic Accomplishment Award

Among the guests of honor at the February 2016 Commendations was Zachary Mangoba.

Zachary (pictured right) started taking Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) classes before he started first grade. To continue taking CTY classes, Zachary was required to take the SCAT test - an above-grade-level test used for identifying talented students. He passed the SCAT the summer of 2015. His math score was in the 99+% percentile. While the top scores of 2015 have not yet been publicized, Zachary’s math score is higher than the top scores across the world for his grade from 2013 and 2014.

See More Commendations pictures

If you haven’t been to one of the Board of Education Commendations ceremonies, join us next time.

ICSD students and staff members are recognized three to four times each year at Commendations - a special event held in Kulp auditorium to recognize extraordinary accomplishments. The Board of Education and I have hosted Commendations for the last year. We look forward to doing so for years to come.

Each day, I hear someone refer to “They” or “The District” when referencing efforts, feats, or thinking associated with Ithaca Schools. I have the opportunity to shake the hands of our diverse group of learners during Commendations ceremonies, and in many other interactions. On these - informal and formal - occasions, I think of how important it is to note that “They” and “The District” is all of US.

I love who WE are!

Commendations returns May 24. These

ceremonies are open to the public.

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UPCOMING BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS

March 1 Board Retreat - 5pm Administration Building Board Room

March 7 Facilities Committee - 5:30pm Cayuga Heights Room 108

March 8 Legislative Advocacy Committee - 5:30pm Administration Building Room L17

March 8 BoE Discussion & Voting Meeting - 6pm Administration Building Board Room

March 9 Curriculum Committee Meeting - 5pm Administration Building Board Room

March 10 Policy Committee Meeting - 5:30pm Administration Building Conference Room A

March 16 HR Committee - 6pm Administration Building Conference Room A

March 21 Finance Committee- 5:30pm Administration Building Board Room

March 22 Legislative Advocacy Committee - 5:30pm Administration Building Room L17

March 22 BoE Voting Meeting - 6pm Administration Building Board Room

On January 26, 2016, the Board of Education voted to create an ad hoc committee titled "Legislative Advocacy" for the duration of the 2015-2016 school year. Committee members are Ann Reichlin (Chair), Bradley Grainger, and Eldred Harris. The committee will have public meetings prior to Board Meetings - 5:30pm Tuesdays, to advocate on behalf of ICSD through collaboration between stakeholders and decision makers. The Legislative Advocacy Committee may need to meet at another date and time – notice will be provided.XXXX

To date, the committee has delivered a letter to State Legislators. It has also submitted a Letter to the Editor to local media outlets. To read the letter, click Ithaca Voice. Members of the Committee visited Albany February 29 as part of a New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) event to meet with State Officials. At this meeting, they advocated and expressed concerns, frustration, and angst over the Governor’s proposed budget - highlighting four items of particular concern to our district and taxpayers: The Gap Elimination

Adjustment (GEA), Foundation Aid, the Property Tax Cap, and Pre-K Funding.XXXX

On February 24, Jennifer Curley resigned from the Ithaca City School District Board of Education.XXXX

Board of Education and Board Committee meetings are open to the public. For a schedule of upcoming meetings, please visit the district’s online calendar. Meeting agendas, minutes, and other board documents are on the BoE page of the district website via the “Board Meeting Minutes and Public Documents” link. Board meeting videos are streamed live on the bottom of the Board of Education page. The videos are archived for later viewing. If you would like to speak briefly at a Board meeting, attend a meeting then sign in on the speaker sign-in sheet by the door. If you have a more detailed item you would like added to the Board agenda, please email the district clerk at [email protected].

From the Board of Education

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Insight into Black History Month celebrations at some of our schools.

Principal Daniel Breiman: We had a Martin Luther King, Jr. All-School Meeting. Student speakers led the All-School Meeting from 1st  through 5th  grade. As a campus, we recognized Dr. King’s message  of hope and healing. Through our students’  expression of song and music, we helped to honor values of courage and compassion.

Our kindergarteners started the All-School Meeting with a beautiful rendition of the song,  “Sing About Martin.” Our first graders sang, “When the Saints Go Marching In.”  The second graders sang the song, “Martin  Luther King.” Third  graders sang a tribute to Rosa Parks called, “Back of the Bus.” 

One of the most powerful and moving moments was when the entire Belle Sherman community sang  the civil rights anthem “We Shall Overcome” accompanied with sign language.

I have decided to stick with love.  Hate is too great a burden to bear.~Martin Luther King, Jr.

Principal Diane Carruthers: We had an Infusion Day with a focus on Race, Ethnicity, and Culture. We hosted Wassa Pan Afrika Ensemble at an All-School Meeting.  They also spoke in  our African Studies class. At LACS, we also shared quotes and facts.

Principal Mac Knight: We highlighted an outstanding African-American bio each

morning during our announcement. Wassa

P a n A f r i k a D a n c e Ensemble performed

Af r ican d rumming and dancing at DeWitt. Our Harlem Renaissance, which usually occurs t h i s m o n t h , i s scheduled for March.

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Principal Lisa Reiger: Our first and second graders honored Black History Month by researching famous African Americans using the "Pebble Go Biography" database. Students in first grade are studying heroes and they focused their research on civil rights leaders. After finding facts, they drew giant portraits of an African American civil rights leader and wrote informative captions.  Second graders studied a famous African American of their choice. They read a short biography, found a photo of that person, and wrote words to describe traits of that famous person.

Below, pre-K students at Enfield danced and did the scat to the saxophone of Charlie Parker.

Library Media Specialist Alexandra Spencer: Students at Fall Creek Elementary enjoyed several annual Black History Month traditions. In music, all grades l e a r n e d songs from the civil rights movement and the Underground Railroad, and e x a m i n e d the lyrics in their historical context. The “map song” Wade in the Water is a favorite, with directions coded into the lyrics. It inspired the 4th grade class to investigate known routes and safe houses in New York State with an emphasis on the Finger Lakes region. They used historical and geographical maps to better understand why escape routes took the forms they did, and documented their research on a political map of the state. Upon realizing that Harriet Tubman made her home in nearby Auburn, students learned about her role in the abolition movement in New York. 

In other grades, Black History Month commemorations highlighted notable people in American history. The second grade is engaged deeply into their civil rights unit, which spans several months and examines the struggles of all people of color in the United States. The unit recognizes and celebrates leaders who influenced change, and the masses of ordinary people who contributed to the civil rights movement. In kindergarten and first grade, the Equity theme for this month is “Peacemakers,” and lessons have emphasized people who used non-violent means to catalyze change and achieve justice. The fifth-grade read-aloud this month is Rita Williams-Garcia’s One Crazy Summer, a novel set in the context of the Black Panther movement in Oakland, California, 1968.

Principal Lily Talcott: Our classes engaged in activities throughout the month before we culminated with a celebration in our gymnasium at Northeast.page 5

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An Introduction to West African Drum & Dance

The Ithaca City School District promotes an environment of cultural inclusion that is necessary to reach every student. Part of fostering a positive community and learning environment for learners from every corner of the world is understanding how other cultures learn and function. This program shows students and teachers how learning differs in a foreign culture and how we need to adapt our own learning practices when working with people from these cultures. Infusing these concepts in our own daily lives, learning practices, and teaching practices promotes an environment of inclusion and excellence.

This project will engage, educate, and empower students and staff, as well as the other collaborators through their time together at a series of workshops on African history and culture through music and dance lead by Sulley Imoro. The experience culminates in a free, public performance for families and the community.

Building a community is crucial to a productive learning environment. The Ithaca City School District prides itself on having many different communities cohabiting within it, and this program celebrates those differences by highlighting a brand new culture. Learning how to be a part of a new community - such as the African drum and dance community - allows students to better understand themselves and how they will grow into their future selves.

An Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI) Connecting Classrooms Grant helped make this project possible.

Photo courtesy of Sulley Imoro

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Sulley Imoro will visit eight schools in the Ithaca City School District as a first-person resource to teach a wide range of students about West African life, history, and culture through music, dance - focusing on traditional Ghanaian drum and dance practices. Imoro will highlight the cultural context of the material, rich historical information on each dance, and how the music plays a part in daily life in Ghana.

Jonathan Keefner shared that when Imoro will visit is not set due to the visa process required in Africa. Still, his visit may be as soon as March. Keefner is a music teacher at Enfield and lead event coordinator of this project.

Recognizing that each school in the Ithaca City School District has its own unique culture and student community, this program will allow collaborating teachers to tailor their experience to individual schools.

“The West African drum and dance community across the world roots its foundations in building community and celebration,” said Keefner, who is also a collaborating teacher in the project. “Regardless of the culture you are from or how you associate yourself with the world, community building and celebration are integral parts of life. Sulley Imoro has the ability to take an art form that is often very foreign to American audiences and create connection through love and community to which everyone can relate. This concept of love and community permeates every workshop and performance through interactive drumming, dancing, and singing.”

To establish continuity in the district, collaborating teachers will meet with Imoro and Keefner to determine what each grade level will experience. Each grade level will participate in a workshop that is age appropriate and will allow for building on the knowledge that is gained in the future. An Introduction to West African Drum & Dance is designed to equip teachers to include this work in their existing curriculum and progressively build student knowledge each subsequent year.

“The collaborators will get together once before the project starts to discuss program material and teaching methods,” Keefner said. “After that, each teacher will be working individually in each school to pre-teach the material for the workshops. During the workshop Sulley Imoro will be working with each teacher/class individually.”

In workshops, students will gain an understanding of a specific rhythm: this includes the movements, the accompanying songs, and the historical information about that rhythm. Students will also gain understanding of the cultural information associated with the rhythm so they can use what they learn in an appropriate way.

“This experience heightens students’ capacity with instruments - such as hand drums - while empowering them to move comfortably with their bodies,” Keefner said. “American culture often stigmatizes movement and makes young people feel that in order to dance and move they have to be really good at it - or, they should not try. The African drum and dance tradition infuses daily life with dance and movement and shatters the concept o f movement be ing a scary or inappropriate mean of expression.

“The topics associated with the program include the role that music plays in everyday life versus the ritual and purpose of music; the rich history of each individual dance that stretches back thousands of years; geographical and basic facts about each region of Ghana; drumming and dancing technique; the inseparable connection/communication between drummers and dancers; African drum and dance culture in the United States; among other aspects,” Keefner said.

At the culminating celebration concert, which will be at Ithaca High School, students will have the opportunity to join Imoro on stage and present what they learned. Imoro will be supported by members of the Ithaca College Drum & Dance Ensemble and Moxie Kumba while presenting dances the students learned. Additional music from Ghana and other West African countries will be shared. While students are not required to attend the event, they are encouraged to attend and perform. The event will be free and open to the public. All donations will support Imoro’s non-profit school for children who live in poverty in Accra, Ghana.

Master Ghanaian drum and dance instructor Sulley Imoro will be visiting ICSD as a cultural liaison to interact with over 500 students. Sulley brings extensive knowledge of dance, song, and drum traditions from countries across West Africa. Students will experience West African drum and dance while expanding their knowledge of this place in our world. Understanding and acceptance of peoples differences is a key life skill to learn, and this project gives students an engaging way to explore this. Learning how to communicate effectively without words - as drummers and dancers do - shows students the importance of trust and teamwork within a small group working environment. Watch Imoro.

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COLLABORATORS AND THEIR ROLES

Lead Event Coordinator & Collaborating Teacher

• Jonathan Keefner

Collaborating Teachers

• Ross Mizrahi

• Dorothy Preston

• Brandon Reyes

• Gregory Mcquade

• Karen Cushman

• Jennifer Kivisild

• Christopher Bell

Performers

• Baruch Whitehead and Ithaca College Drum & Dance Ensemble

• Moxie Kumba Drum & Dance Ensemble

Guest Clinician

• Sulley Imoro

A recent report confirms what educators and community members have long believed: Ithaca Public Education Initiative grants programs positively impact the engagement of students in the Ithaca City School District. In 2014-15, IPEI awarded 82 grants totaling $93,319. Lists of grant titles, grant recipients and their schools, and participating community partners are on IPEI’s website: www.ipei.org.

IPEI hosts an annual Adult Spelling Bee, which is the organization’s most popular - and, successful fundraiser. The Bee this year is 2pm March 6 at the Ithaca High School Wellness Center Gym. Bee pictures.

A not-for-profit organization, IPEI believes the education of every student in ICSD is enhanced through community connections and support, as well as through collaboration, engagement, gifts, and grants.

Schools & Students Involved

• Belle Sherman Elementary - 120 students

• Beverly J. Martin Elementary - 125 students

• Caroline Elementary - 139 students

• Dewitt Middle School - 190 students

• Enfield Elementary - 98 students

• Fall Creek Elementary - 32 students

• Northeast Elementary - 67 students

• South Hill Elementary - 52 students

IPEI Grants Engage Students - And, Adults

This feature of An Introduction to West African Drum & Dance is compiled primarily from insight, materials, and the project proposal, which was written and provided by Jonathan Keefner. Keefner is a music teacher at Enfield Elementary School.

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Team picture taken after they won the title: Coach Shane Taylor (far left) poses with his team of champions.

Ithaca High School’s boys’ junior varsity basketball team knows - and, appreciates wins and losses. This makes them champions.

The team was recently crowned the Southern Tier Athletic Conference (STAC)  Champion,  posting an  18-2 season record while  romping to  the title  with a 66-52 victory over the Union Endicott Tigers. 

Winning the championship was a plan Head Coach Shane Taylor  was drawing up in his  mind  at the team's first practice.  

"Going into the season I knew I had a great group of young men," Taylor said. "It was clear they had the potential to do some great things on and off the court, and were willing to sacrifice for each other.”

Of course, Taylor prefers winning, but says the team's two losses served as important motivation.

“Losing the first game made us realize we would have to work harder to be successful this year,” he said. “And, losing our last regular season game prepared us for the playoffs."

Instilling confidence in the players was also a factor in making the team's run for the championship.

"One thing I have always told my players is to trust themselves, trust  their teammates, and trust their coaches," Taylor explained. “The little things are what make a difference, especially in a close game.  We had to work hard on our  communication and decision-making. But, our defensive intensity, shooting, and our overall guard play were very strong."

IHS BOYS JV BASKETBALL TEAM CLAIMS STAC CROWNby Jay Barnes, Ithaca High School

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Taylor says when the playoffs began there was, ironically, less pressure on himself and the team.

"I actually felt calm during the playoffs," he said. "I wanted it to be fun for the kids and kept reminding them to enjoy the moment. I was confident in this  team and believed  with the right focus, teamwork, and trust we would win the whole thing."

They did.

By now, Taylor  should be getting use to  attaining titles. 

"Our JV team has experienced a lot of success over the past four years. We have won four consecutive STAC championships,” he said.

As for the team's fan support, Taylor says it was a key to the team's success.

"The atmosphere in Bliss Gym was electric all year and we appreciated all the support from the Ithaca City School District and the Ithaca community,” Taylor said. “The title and the fan support are an indication the future will continue to be  bright for both our boys and girls basketball teams."

Barnes is currently writing an article about the IHS Girls’ JV Basketball Team - it also won the STAC Championship on February 12, 2016. That article will be published on the ICSD website. GO LITTLE RED!

Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever.

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

~ Mahatma Gandhi

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Members of the Ithaca High School National Honor Society (NHS) are blazing a path for future members - even if those future members are currently only five years old.

The NHS recently held a fundraiser at the Barnes and Noble Book Store called “Pages Through the Ages.” Organizer IHS Senior Julia Sinton says the funds will be put to good use.

“We hold this annual event to raise money to purchase books so on our graduation day every IHS senior will be able to gift a book to an incoming kindergartner,” she explained. “At our fundraiser, we received a percentage of the sales if customers presented our vouchers at the checkout.”

According to Sinton many other NHS members came to the event to help out with some activities.

“The theme for our whole event was “Cat in the Hat,” she said. “We had a face painting station and a drawing table as fun events for the kids who came by.”

Sinton says the IHS members were delighted with the outcome, which also included a raffle for those who attended to win items donated by local businesses.

“We raised three times the amount I was expecting, and we made enough to buy 250 books,” she said. “I am very happy with the outcome of the event. It was great to see the Ithaca City School District and the Ithaca community come together to support this cause.”

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY BELIEVES IN BOOKSby Jay Barnes, Ithaca High School

Julia Sinton (left) and Serena Stern greet families as they arrive at the Barnes and Noble fundraiser.

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(right) South Hill Grade 3 Story Telling Night: Students captivated the audience with vivid stories told throughout the evening.

IHS National Honor Society Fundraiser: Sequoia Kay-Hill helps a family with arts and crafts.

Learn More About DeWitt Middle School’s Destination Imagination Team: The Flaming Fries.

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Coffee or Tea?

Coffee

Facebook or Twitter? Facebook

Visual Chat or Handwritten Letter? Visual Chat

Laptop or Desktop?

It depends on what I am doing. I do certain things on my desktop and other things on my laptop.

What are you the boss of?

My house

W h a t a r e y o u resolved to have no control over?

Change

What about you would surprise those you interact with in your role as an associate principal, if they learned it about you? Although I am very serious, I do have a sense of humor.

What gems are at ICSD?

I love the diversity of ICSD. The staff, the students, and community are very unique. Each bring something of value to the district with their diversity.

Do you see future colleagues among your students?

Absolutely. I have so many students who have amazing gifts and talents. I see them as teachers, counselors, and administrators. Many of my students already exhibit the qualities of an educator.

STAFF HIGHLIGHT: LINDA DICKEYAssociate Principal at Boynton Middle School

iPhone or Droid? iPhone

Hidden talent: I am a musician. I play the bassoon and the clarinet.

How do you prepare for each new day?

I pray, and ask God f o r s t r e n g t h , w i s d o m , a n d knowledge.

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Linda Dickey always wanted to be an educator.

“As a child, I always used to play school and pretend to be a teacher. I would make up lesson plans, and teach my f r iends and s tuffed animals.”

Dickey went on to teach for real. She was a social studies teacher for 11 years. Now, she’s associate principal at Boynton Middle School.

“I greatly enjoyed being a teacher,” she said. “I wanted to become an administrator to be able to impact change, and help students in a way I couldn't as a teacher.”

“An associate principal wears many hats,” Dickey said. “The most pressing challenge is keeping things balanced and addressing everything in a timely manner.”

Sometimes the work focuses solely on the job description. Other times it doesn’t.

“There are so many other things I do besides being an administrator. Sometimes I have to be a counselor, a teacher, or a parent. That is w h a t m a k e s b e i n g a n a s s o c i a t e p r i n c i p a l a n excellent thing. I get to do so many things besides being an administrator,” Dickey said.

She doesn’t do it alone.

“I am a firm believer in the African proverb it takes a village to raise children. Collaboration is definitely the key to student success. I work with all staff. Each staff member has unique talents, and has connections with students that I do not have. I u t i l i ze everyone in the building to ensure student success,” Dickey said.

It is effort that goes both ways.

“I am the right hand man to the principal. As associate principal, it is my job to be the eyes and ears for the principal. I always have the principal's back.”

Nickname: Road Runner

What is the origin of the name Dickey?

I believe it is an Irish name. I get a lot of laughs about my married name.

What was your GPA as a student? B+ average

What's the most inspiring part of being an associate principal? I am able to impact change - being able to work with students and families, and help students achieve is an amazing thing.

The Lion King, a professional boxer, Team Powell, and more are among events hosted by Boynton. Why does Boynton seem to always go big?

Boynton has a long history of honoring and celebrating diversity. Moreover, we embrace the district’s mission to educate, engage, and empower students. All of these events encompass the mission of the district. We are committed to excellence, so we always go big.

Who's your hero?

My heroes are my parents. Both come from very humble backgrounds. My father’s mom died when he was young. He is a self-made man. While in college, he worked and supported his sisters. He was an aeronautical engineer who had one bachelors, two masters, and a PhD. He inspired me to achieve.

My mom was the youngest of 10 children. She lost her father at a young age due to him being lynched. At the age of 16, she bought a house for her mother.

Both of my parents overcame difficult situations. They have inspired me to dream and to know that all things are possible. Furthermore, they inspired me to achieve at the highest levels.

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Simple Fact: ICSD wants and needs you to share what’s on your mind. When you are ready, Let’s Talk!

Tell ICSD about examples of #EEE in use that have made you smile.

Please participate in the survey that will be available this April.

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