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A publication of Erie Day School Winter/Spring 2017
EDS PAIS
10-Year
Accreditation
In early April, Erie Day School will undergo its 10-year accreditation through the Pennsyvlania Associa-tion of Independent Schools (PAIS). This important process will look at every area of the school through ten evaluative standards: mission, vision and philosophy; governance; admin-istration; financial management; in-stitutional advancement; school and community; program; personnel; health and safety; and the physical plant. Erie Day School’s evaluation com-mittee is made up of experienced teachers and administrators from PAIS accredited member schools. Because each PAIS evaluation is conducted by peer professionals who understand independent schools and their operation, PAIS commendations and recommenda-tions are based on actual and achiev-able goals. Erie Day School has already com-pleted an extensive Self Study that that will now be followed by an on-site evaluation starting April 2, 2017. If you have questions about the PAIS accreditation process, contact Dr. Karen Tyler, EDS Head of School, at [email protected].
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Dear Friends, I frequently describe Erie Day School as an independent school, distinct from other schools in Erie. Without great detail, much of which you already realize as sup-porters, one of the biggest distinctions is the rigorous accreditation process required of all independent schools. When schools engage in the process of accred-itation they participate in a culture of self-study. The
accreditation process serves as a meaningful catalyst for school improve-ment. Throughout the process of preparation, we attain the benefits of recognizing strengths while identifying shortcomings. The external view by fellow educational professionals from independent schools has the po-tential to not only compliment the education we provide, but also to lead Erie Day School toward innovation and change. The beauty of the accreditation process is that the school is measured on its own stated mission and not one externally imposed. In essence, we are judged with the question: do we walk our talk? Do resources sup-port our goals? The accrediting team will extend recommenda-tions to support the school in fulfilling its potential. The integ-rity of this approach lies in its inherent design to honor the di-versity of schools and assist them in moving toward improvement. Almost fifty years ago, EDS earned its first accreditation through the Pennsylvania Associ-ation of Private Academic Schools. Today, the Pennsylva-nia Association of Independent Schools undergoes its own exam-ination of its accrediting practices by the National Association of Independent Schools. As such, accreditation provides EDS peer-reviewed permission to align it-self among the most elite private schools in the state, as well as
What’s Inside
Scholars and Citizens — 2 Business After Hours — 3 EITC/OSTC Tax Credits — 3 Thanks, Parent Group — 3 Enrollment — 4 Sorek Memorial Race — 4 EDS Playhouse, Mulan, Jr. — 4 The Auction at EDS — 5 Kids as Curators — 6 Glitter & Glow Tea — 6 Upcoming Events — 7 Kudos, Students, Faculty & Staff—8 Nothing But Net—8 Profile of Pride—9 Fun Color Run—9 Thank You Donors! — 10 Wish List — 10 A Day in the Life… Facebook — 11 Keep in Touch — 12
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Scholars and Citizens
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Independent schools like Erie Day School have long been great at developing scholars, but today they must also develop global citizens— not just in name but in action. What do schools need to do to help students de-velop the skills to be true global citizens today? Teaching the new skills for glob-al citizenship requires consideration of three related, yet distinct, spheres: civic engagement, research skills, and social media. Schools often define civic engagement by the teaching of history and civics (social studies and history) or encourag-ing students to vote (a right and privi-lege most will exercise toward the end of their high school careers or once they have actually left their schools). A more evolved definition of civic engagement is deeper involvement in the service continuum, whether through communi-ty service or service tied to the curricu-lum (service learning). The problem is that schools run the gamut in terms of engaging in meaning-ful service, and outcomes differ even for those schools that have a clearly defined public mission of serving local, national, or international needs. The larger, more pressing question is this: once a student has learned about a problem or an issue, what do they do about it, beyond the actual service or presenta-tions about the service at their schools? Where is the space for students to develop the intellectual and emo-tional skills to exercise what it means to become a com-petent and engaged global citizen in school and beyond? Such an education is not only about teaching citizen re-sponsibilities and rights but also about helping each stu-dent develop the actual ability to use his or her voice to spur action and to speak on an issue. It is about helping students move from the what to the why and from the effects of a problem to the root causes. Could a class be created where students explore the in-tersection among values, social issues, activism, and tech-nology? Between activism, artivism, mediavism, citizen-ship, and service — the one unifying thread among them is the school commitment to curriculum, space, and time. When we give students the space and time to develop these critical citizenship skills, every student has the abil-ity to serve the world through his or her particular con-
cern and passion. What is crucial is not the kind of ac-tivism— each student and school will define its political stance — but more the creation of academic spaces where students and teachers can combine critical re-
search with personal interests so stu-dents can work both from the head and the heart. With the time dedicated to identifying and debating key issues, to developing the research skills to be ex-perts on their subjects, and to learning how to leverage change through social media, our students can develop the ability to act on their convictions to serve local, national, and global audienc-es. Independent schools like Erie Day School have a responsibility and the op-portunity to define, or redefine, what it means to become a scholar citizen and to improve upon outdated notions of citizenship beyond voting or volunteer-ing. In doing so, they not only help stu-dents develop new skills but also help strengthen our democracy. Students can learn about the past and the present while shaping a more positive future. They can move past simply taking part
in a service project to actively shaping and defining is-sues through their actions and voices, helping forge a new concept of global citizenship. Part of this article was written by Diego Duran-Medina is director of service learning at Shorecrest Preparatory School (Florida).
Erie Day School is a
candidate school for the
International
Baccalaureate
Program (IB) and also
has two service
organizations:
National Junior
Honor Society and
Student Council. It is also
gratifying to know that
individual classes at the
school take on their own
service initiatives such as
the Grade 3 Wolf Project
and Kindergarten’s
Humane Society
Service Project.
earn the national accreditation that is appreciated by high schools who accept our students. While accreditation process represents a time com-
mitment on our faculty and staff, it is an important
part of our goal to become the best independent
school. Think of accreditation as our Terra Nova’s, a
test that measures how well we are doing by compar-
ing us to best practices in education.
Yours in education, Karen K. Tyler, Ed.D.
Message from the Head of School continued from front
EDS Hosts Business After Hours
Educational Improvement Tax
Credits (EITC and OSTC) Companies can build a bright future for EDS stu-dents and pay fewer tax dollars as a result through the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program (OSTC). Put another way, the dollars your business would have paid to the State in taxes will instead be diverted as a gift to Erie Day School in satisfaction of your Pennsylva-nia tax liability. (Always consult your accountant when making decisions that have a tax implication.) The EITC and OSTC programs allow businesses to make a gift to EDS of up to $750,000, replacing a portion of their tax liability to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. EITC provides companies with a 75% tax credit for donations to a nonprofit Schol-arship Organization (SO) or Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organization (PKSO) such as Erie Day School. The tax credit increases to 90% if the company commits to making the same donation for two consecutive years. EITC and OSTC appli-cations are a one-page application form on-line at www.newpa.com, the PA DCED’s website. Contact Julie Kresge, Director, Development & Marketing, at [email protected] or 814-452-4273 for additional information.
Thanks, Parent Group! Erie Day School and its science faculty extends a heartfelt thank you to Parent Group as they continue to support the school. Their most recent contribution was 13 microscopes and a teaching mi-croscope with a camera that can pro-ject images on the Smartboard for the Middle School science classroom. As soon as they were received they were put to use in Mrs. Hartman’s Middle School science curriculum!
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On February 16th, Erie Day School hosted over 200 members of the Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership through its Business After Hours networking event. Guests were invited to join EDS faculty and staff play the game of Spartan Scrabble as they trav-eled through the newly renovated school collecting letter tiles in classrooms. The final stop was in the Henry E. Fish Gymnasium where guests made words for placement on numerous over-sized Scrabble boards while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. An Erie Day School basket was raffled off as well.
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Mulan, Jr. is based on Disney’s Oscar-nominated film, Mulan and is a heartwarming celebration of culture, hon-or and the fighting spirit. With hit songs and a story packed with action, humor and heart, Mulan Jr. brings ancient China to life with a modern sensibility.
About Mulan, Jr.: the Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous dragon sidekick, Mushu, to save the Emperor! Defying the village match-maker, Mulan takes up arms and disguises herself as a boy in order to spare her father from having to serve in the army. As the great battle with the Huns approaches, Mulan must choose between revealing her true identity as a girl or saving all of China with her clever plan.
Mulan Jr. is a great way to introduce students to ancient Chinese culture and calls for a large ensemble of actors playing soldiers, family members and brides-to-be. We celebrate the many hours of work invested by the Erie Day School Play-house Directors, Cherie Lachwoski,
Erie Day School Playhouse presented Mulan, Jr.
Seamus Clerkin and Almitra Clerkin and by talented EDS student performers who have spent countless hours rehearsing lines, singing lyrics, and bringing their characters to life. Performing this musical was truly a dream come true for all. We could not have achieved our goals without com-mitted parents, staff volunteers, and our Erie Day School families; all of whom came together to provide needed support throughout the months of practice. Erie Day School Playhouse lives on as it is the first Playhouse per-formance on the Thomas Hanes & Mili Chiang-Hanes Performing Arts Stage!
Enrollment for the
2017-18 School Year Hard to believe it’s time to start thinking about re-enrollment of current students as well as recruiting new students to attend Erie Day School. An Open House will be held this spring on Sunday, April 30th, so prospective families can tour the school by EDS students and parents. Artwork will be hung and classrooms will inspire. We encourage your continued support by bringing a friend, neighbor or family member and join us for an individualized tour throughout the spring. In sinceri-ty, our EDS students and their families are the best adver-tisement our school can offer. It is also likely you heard the announcement concerning the closing and restructuring of diocesan schools. While we wish all of our private school counterparts well, we also want to inform Catholic friends and families to consider EDS. If you have a friend or family member that should be included, please contact Kim Connelly, Admissions Director at [email protected].
Abram Sorek Memorial Race
The Abram Sorek Memorial Race will be held on Saturday, April 8th, at Presque Isle State Park Beach 1/Rotary Pavilion. The event will host a 10K, 5K, 1K run/walk for $25, a picnic lunch and Chinese Auction. Online registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=30740&page=2 and ends Sunday, April 3rd at midnight. Day of race registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Rotary Pavilion. (There is no guar-antee of t-shirt after March 27th).
Abram Sorek, ’05, touched many lives, and this race will keep his memory alive forever as we all join together. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Crime Victim Center of Erie and the Abram Sorek Scholarship Fund. Follow race participants on Facebook as well: https://www.facebook.com/AbramSorekrace
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The Auction at Erie Day School—Mark Your Calendar!
&
The Auction at Erie Day School
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Erie Day School, 1372 West Sixth Street, Erie
5:30 p.m.
Sponsor Wine Tasting Reception
6:30 p.m.
The Auction at Erie Day School,
Complimentary Bar
7:30 p.m.
Tapas Style Dinner by Sabella’s
8:00 p.m.
Spartan Award Recipient Honored
8:15 p.m.
Live Auction
Music by
Colonel mustard
Live and Silent Auctions
Games of Chance
50/50 Raffle
Diamonds & Denim Attire
Invitations to be mailed in early April or contact J. Kresge at [email protected] to make
your reservation now!
Diamonds
Denim
Kelly Bucci Kim Connelly
Mili Chiang-Hanes Dr. Mona Kang
Kelly Kovacs
Julie Kresge Dr. Renee Lamis
Atty. Christina Nacopoulos Atty. Melissa Romero
Bethany Torisky Szumigale
Erie Day School is excited to announce Diamonds and Denim, The Auction at Erie Day School, on Saturday, May 6th, 2016, which will feature a unique mix of casual sophistication. The event will sparkle with good friends, delectable food, and capti-vating entertainment. Erie Day School represents a diverse and dedicated group of families that reflects the community in which we live and pro-vides students with a strong global perspective. Our unique Toddler through Grade 8 independent education is paving the way for tomorrow's innovators and leaders while incorporating service to others. It has provided a premier education focusing on the balance of academics, the arts, technology, and athletics for the past 87 years. If you/your organization is interested in sponsorship and/or advertisement opportunities or donating an auction item, please contact J. Kresge at 814-452-4273 or [email protected].
Sponsors to Date Allegheny Health Network
CMIT Solutions of Erie Atty. Jeffrey & Mrs. Kim Connelly
Mr. Thomas Hanes & Mrs. Mili Chiang-Hanes KeyStone Research Corporation
Dr. Stephen & Mrs. Kelly Kovacs Mr. Randall & Mrs. Julie Kresge
Dr. Renee Lamis MacDonld Illig Attorneys
Atty. Bill Nacopoulos & Atty. Christina Simoudis Nacopoulos Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Rhonda Schember Mr. Jeffrey & Mrs. Bethany Szumigale
Dr. Karen Tyler UPMC Health Plan/UPMC Hamot
Auction Committee
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Erie Day School hosted a ladies of all ages Glitter & Glow Tea on Sunday, February 26th. Ladies were invited to bring their mother, daughter, sister and friends to an afternoon filled with spa-like treatments from ReJuv’s ‘beauty bar’; a luncheon; fashion show by E. Lane Boutique; raffle baskets; a mini manicure and ‘tiara-making’ stations for the younger set; tea towel decorating, along with irresistible gifts at our vendor booths for shopping. With a packed house, everyone enjoyed the casual Sunday event with warm conversation during a cold winter month. Thanks to all our sponsors, vendors and guests as all funds raised go to Erie Day School initiatives!
Glitter & Glow Ladies of All Ages Tea a Success!
Kids as Curators
Preteens love objects and intuitively understand how they reveal history, culture and say something about the own-er’s taste and personality. Every year (since 2004) the Mu-seum challenges local students to unleash their creativity by curating exhibits using their collections in the Kids as Curators program. Students install their exhibit first at their school, then all exhibits come to the Museum for the community to enjoy. Erie Day School’s Grade 5—8 students have worked with Amy Emmett, EDS Visual Arts faculty and sculptor Ron Bayuzick on a theme of comedy and tragedy. Their exhibit includes a selection of quotes by Shakespeare, a variety of masks, both tragic and comic, and a larger than life sculp-ture of the classic drama masks with robotic eyes decorat-ed with a dizzying collage of objects.
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An Evening of
Shakespeare The Erie Day School tradition of the Grade 8 performance of ‘An Evening of Shakespeare,’ will take place on Thursday, April 27th. The students, under the direction of EDS faculty member Ginny Rogers, will perform scenes from Shakespeare’s most famous plays. The schedule of events is as fol-lows: Carnival games for children of
all ages, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Buffet dinner, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ‘An Evening of Shakespeare’,
7:00 p.m. (Note that younger children that may not be able to sit through the entire performance are welcome to attend just the Carnival games.)
The Auction at
Erie Day School The Auction at Erie Day School, with a ‘Diamonds & Denim’ theme, is Saturday, May 6th and all the details are underway. The Auction Committee is meeting to ensure that guests have a great time while bidding on live and si-lent auction items and enjoying a delicious dinner by Sabella’s Cater-ing. See page 5 for additional in-formation.
Whale of a Sale The Whale of a Sale will be held on May 12th and 13th. This is a huge rummage sale that Parent Group hosts using unwanted, gen-tly-used donated items from EDS families. Contact Erin Wincek, Comm. Chair, at [email protected] or 814.812.2068 with questions or to make a donation of items.
Arts Walk and
Music Festival Come and stroll through Erie Day School while viewing the artistic creations and listening to music compositions played by our students on Friday, May 19th at 6:00 p.m.
Fun Color Run/Walk Turn the color of a rainbow by participating in this unique event. Boys, girls, fathers, mothers, friends and families can all join the fun while running or walking through Frontier Park while be-ing ‘painted’ the colors of a rain-bow at ‘color stations,’ (a compli-mentary Fun Paint Run t-shirt will be distributed to all partici-pants). At the conclusion re-freshments will be served. Mark your calendar now for Saturday, May 27th, at 9:00 a.m. See page 9 for registration form. (Please note this is not a ‘timed’ event.)
Athletic Awards
Ceremony Mark your calendar for May 25th at 6:00 p.m. for the annual EDS Athletic Awards Ceremony. Any child that participated in a sport this year is invited to attend as well as family members and friends.
EDS Annual Meeting Plan on attending this informa-tive meeting on Tuesday, June 6th at 6:00 p.m., to review this past year, the Erie Day School strategic plan, and learn the goals for next school year.
Upcoming Events
Alumni Pinning
Ceremony & Reception Alumni and parents of alumni are invited to the Alumni Pinning Ceremony & Reception prior to the 2017 Erie Day School Gradua-tion on Thursday, June 8th at 6:00 p.m. Alumni will enjoy snacks and the camaraderie of classmates. Then, all move into the new gymnasium and help with the ‘pinning’ of our Grade 8th students at the conclusion of graduation ceremony.
Graduation 2017 The Erie Day School Class of 2017 will graduate on Thursday, June 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the Erie Day School Henry E. Fish Gym-nasium. Join in the ceremony and celebration in our new gym and lobby to wish our most current alumni the best as they chart their own course for the future - choos-ing between a wide range of high school options both near and far.
Summer Camps &
Educational Programs It’s time to start thinking about Erie Day School Summer Camps! EDS has finalized the June through August Camps schedule including a daily summer educa-tional program as well as weekly specialized camps for children of all ages and interests. The Sum-mer Camps and Educational Pro-gram for children provides enrich-ment for students who wish to express their creativity, learn a new skill or participate in an athletic experience with new and old friends. Every session is held on campus at Erie Day School. Camps have been communicated via the EDS Happenings, on our website and Facebook page.
Kudos to Erie Day School
Students, Faculty & Staff!
Profile of Pride
Congratulations to Amory Coleman Reeves, ‘14, who was part of the Cathedral Prep Ramblers football state championship team this past fall.
Abbe Tanenbaum, ‘02, is engaged to be married to Michael Quinn on June 3rd and is moving to Ireland!
It was good to hear from Shirley Gillespie Sandstrom,
‘50, who attended Mt. Holyoke College and graduated in 1959. She is happily married to the same gentleman for 58 years!
Ryan Rothman, ‘07, is in his first year of medical school at Drexel University. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh.
Andrew Forsthoefel, ‘03, attended St. Andrews Academy and Bowdoin College in Maine. He walked across the United States and then moved to Massachusetts. He re-cently recorded a radio program about the experience.
Congratulations to the following alumni on their Honors recognition at Cathedral Prep and Villa Maria Academy:
Noah Ali, ‘15; Daanish Bhatti, ‘14; Mya Tetuan-Lewis,
‘16; William Lewis, ‘13; and Hanxiao Zhao, ‘16.
Congratulations to George Deutsch, ‘68, as he is the new Executive Director of the Erie Historical Society.
Mark Tanenbaum, parent of Abbe, ’02 and Jenna, ‘03, is the founder of the Performing Artists Collective Alliance (PACA) downtown. He recently purchased a building at 1505 State Street where more than 30 artists lease studio space and PACA hosts concerts and plays.
Max Weber, ‘08, was mentioned in the Erie Times-News on February 15th. His company, 3sixty5 Health Innova-tions, is an Erie-based software start-up by he and Josh Layhue. The focus of the company is smartphone apps that monitor and track personal nutrition and health goals.
Mary Catherine Greenleaf, ‘11, participated in the 74th annual Delta Debutante Club Ball ath the Greenville Golf Club in South Carolina. A Washington and Lee Universi-ty student, Greenleaf held to a along-established Southern custom; it’s become a family tradition of making a formal debut, just as her grandmother, maternal aunt, and sister had done years ago. She was escorted by her brothers,
James and William Greenleaf, ’10, and family friend,
Trevor Bergqvist, ‘09. Other Erie Day School friends
attending the event were Emma Bergqvist, ‘11; Claire
Wolford, ‘11; and John Wolford, ‘12.
Erie Day School’s Debate/Model UN Team came in 1st Place as a school at the 6th Annual Model UN Con-ference. Schools participating included: Erie Day School; Roosevelt Middle School; Harding Elementary/Middle School; Erie Gifted Program; Fairview Middle School; and Montessori Regional Charter School. Con-gratulations to all students that participated in the com-
petition, as well as Mr. Gutowski, Advisor. Individual Model UN Awards include:
Security Council: 1st Place - Harrison Romero (China)
UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees): 3rd Place - Keegan Szewcyzk and Sidney
Abogunde (Kenya)
Honorable Mentions: Ella Harrington and
Nabiah Bhatti (Algeria); Austin Glance (Ghana);
Matthew Prenovitz; and Grayson Millette (China)
IMO (International Maritime Organization):
1st Place - Maya Bywater and Mia Anderson (China)
2nd Place - Tanvi Udgiri and Naomi Warshaw
(Cyprus)
Honorable Mentions: Nick Barbero and Grant
Deuterman (Fiji); Paul Pelkowski and Will McBrier (Algeria)
Erie Day School’s Math Counts Team participated in a competition on February 25th at Gannon University. The four student team members placing fifth
were: Finn Chambers; Athan Diniaco; Alex Kisak; and
Xavier Migliaccio—congratulations! Five additional
students participated as well: Nabiah Bhatti; Jack
Glennon; Will McBrier; Ved Patel; and Paul Pelkow-
ski. Thanks is extended to Mr. Silakowski for coaching the Team.
On April 22nd, Erie Day School’s Speech and Debate
Team will head to Penn State Erie—The Behrend Col-lege to participate in a tournament hosted by Dr. Ann Campbell. Team members will compete in impromptu debate, original oratory, interpretation of literature and duo interpretation categories. Thanks to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for presenting, ‘The Dangers of Social Media’, to Erie Day School parents on March 13th. Three agents visited EDS and were joined by over 70 parents. The informa-tive presentation and discussion offered parents an in-teresting perspective related to online activities.
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Erie Day School’s 5th Annual
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. - Run and Walk starts at 9:00 a.m. Frontier Park, 1501 West 6th Street, Erie, PA
Boys, girls, fathers, mothers, friends and families can all get in on the crazy color fun and turn the color of a rainbow by participating in this unique event. Run or walk through Frontier Park while being colored the shades of a rainbow at red, orange, yellow, blue, green and purple ‘color stations,’ (a complimentary Fun Color Run t-shirt will be distribut-ed to all participants). The Fun Color Run is a loop around the park property – following its paths and trails – the more loops you do, the more colorful you get. Whether you’re an experienced runner or a casual walker – this event is for you. Please note this is not a ‘timed’ event. If the event is canceled due to unsafe, inclement weather, your registration fee is non-refundable. Headphones and bicycles are not allowed on the course. All proceeds from the Fun Color Run benefit Erie Day School.
Thanks to our sponsors to date:
Allegheny Health Network UPMC Health Plan
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Fun Color Run and Walk, May 27, 2017. Please submit a separate registration form for each participant (this form may be copied). Make checks payable to Erie Day School, and mail to: 1372 West Sixth Street, Erie, PA 16505 (attn.: Julie Kresge). Please do not send cash. There will be no refunds or confirmations of entry. Registration must be completed by 5/13/17 to guarantee a Fun Color Run t-shirt.
Name: ______________________________________________________________ Age: _____________(as of 5/15/2017) Sex: ____ Male ____ Female Cost: ______ $20 per individual which includes a Fun Color Run t-shirt, fresh fruit, water and other refreshments T-shirt size/ Child (please circle): S M L T-shirt size/Adult (please circle): S M L X XL Address: ___________________________________________ City: ___________________ State: ______ Zip: _________ Phone: (_______) ___________________________ Email: __________________________________________________ Waiver and release. I understand that running/walking is a potentially hazardous activity and I am medically able to participate in the above event. I assume all risks associated with running/walking in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with participants, the effects of weather, conditions of the course, all such risks being known and appreciat-ed by me. I hereby: (i) covenant and agree not to sue or make any other claim or demand against Erie Day School and LEAF/Frontier Park, its Trustees, agents, employees, successors and assigns; and (ii) release, waive and discharge Erie Day School, its Trustee members, and its employees and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims and liabil-ities of any kind including, but not limited to, negligence, demands, actions or causes of action whatsoever, arising out of my participation in the event. Further, I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use any photographs, television, or any other record of the Erie Day School Fun Paint Run and Walk for any legitimate purpose. I further agree that this release is binding upon my heirs and assigns.
Participant’s signature: ______________________________________________________Date:_____________________ Parent/Guardian signature (if participant is under 18): ______________________________________Date:________________
A special thank you goes out to all Erie Day School donors! The current listing captures donations from November 5, 2016, through March 15, 2017.
Donors—Capital Campaign:
Mr. Nat & Mrs. Beth Burnside
Ms. Dori Fish & Mr. John Gravanda
Dr. Edward Glennon
Mr. Rick & Mrs. Noreen Griffith
Atty. Scott Kern & Dr. Amy Cuzzola Kern
Dr. Stephen & Mrs. Kelly Kovacs
Mrs. Diane Mitra
Atty. Sumner Nichols II
Dr. Brian & Mrs. Jennifer Ng
Mr. Richard Simpson
Atty. Roger & Mrs. Laurel Taft
Dr. Sam & Mrs. Cheryl Ward
Donors—Annual Fund,
2016-17 School Year:
Anonymous
Mr. Eric & Mrs. Sharon Becker
Mr. Akram & Dr. Zahida Bhatti
Dr. Greg & Mrs. Angela Bowden
Mr. John & Mrs. Kathleen Bradley
Ms. Jacqueline Brown, ‘52
Ms. Laurene Bucci
Mr. Mark & Mrs. Candice Bukowski
Mr. Brian & Mrs. Allison Butler
Ms. Mary Coleman
Atty. Jeffrey & Mrs. Kim Connelly
Mr. Sean & Mrs. Elizabeth Connole
Mr. Justus & Mrs. Danielle Cotterill
Mr. Timothy & Mrs. Karen Coughlin
Mr. David & Dr. Sarah Davis
Atty. Catherine Doyle
Mr. David Doyle
Mr. David & Mrs. Jennifer Edgerton
Dr. John Fernandes & Ms. Jesse Daniel Inbara
Mr. James & Mrs. Debra Fleet
Mr. Mark & Mrs. Zrinka Frankovitch
Mr. Michael Ganger & Ms. Joann Sacco
Mr. John & Mrs. Kelly Gennaro
Atty. Robert Glance & Atty. Melissa Pytel
Mr. Brian & Mrs. Heather Gloudemans
Ms. Mary Golba
Mr. Rick & Mrs. Noreen Griffith
Ms. Dana Groemminger
Mr. Thomas Hanes & Mrs. Mili Chiang-Hanes
Mr. Robert & Mrs. Deborah Harrington
Mr. Gerald & Mrs. Heather Havern
Ms. Sonya Hessinger
Mr. Scott Hodges
Dr. Keith & Mrs. Veronica Holmberg
Mr. Yushu Hu & Ms. Emma Wei
Dr. Jawaid Kalim & Dr. Shoa Rizvi
Dr. Paul & Mrs. Simmi Kang
Jonathan King, ‘96
Mr. Jeffrey & Atty. Kathleen Kisak
Dr. Issie & Mrs. Mika Komatsu
Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Denise Kovacs
Mr. Randall & Mrs. Julie Kresge
Mr. & Mrs. Krishnakumar
Ms. Adele Larsen
Dr. G. Jonathan Lewis
Dr. Ruthann Lipman, ‘90
Mr. John & Mrs. Sharon Lytle
Ms. Cheri McGuire
Mr. Alberico & Mrs. Linda Melaragno
Ms. Bridgette Miller
Mr. Erik & Dr. Jill Miller
Ms. Judith Miller
Mr. Rick & Mrs. Corry Miller
Mr. Christopher & Mrs. Kimberly Millette
Mr. Brian & Mrs. Sharon Millspaw
Mr. Charles & Mrs. Cindy Minnick
Dr. Ryan & Mrs. Karen Molli
Ms. Leigh Monschein Dorsey
Mrs. Kami Novicki
Mr. Nick & Mrs. Carmella Orlando
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Sarah Pearson
Mr. Stephen & Mrs. Alicia Pelkowski
Ms. Jennifer Pentycofe
Mr. Michael Plasha & Mrs. Allison Parr Plasha
Mr. Damon & Mrs. Sharon Prenovitz
Ms. Shauna Salvi
Mr. Alan & Mrs. Patti Schaal
Dr. Carl & Mrs. Anita Seon
Dr. Amit Sharma & Dr. Anuja Aryal
Mr. Christopher & Mrs. Ainsley Showalter
Mr. Jerzy & Mrs. Mary Smiecinski
Mr. Eric & Mrs. Julie Smith
Mr. Dennis & Mrs. Terena Snyder
Mr. Christopher & Mrs. Mary Ellen Sorce
Mr. Michael Sorek & Mrs. Ann Giannelli
Atty. Brian & Mrs. Jacqueline Spry
Atty. Charles Sunwabe & Dr. Ernestine Thomas
Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Rose Surma
Atty. Roger & Mrs. Laurel Taft
Mr. Rocky & Mrs. Allison Tilves
Mr. Edward & Mrs. Deborah Tonkin
Mr. Barry & Mrs. Sharon Warshaw
Mr. Damon & Mrs. Angela Watson
Mr. Thomas Weunski
Dr. Eardly & Mrs. Diane Wickramasinghe
Mr. Scott Wright & Dr. Carla Picardo
Dr. Yasser Jamal & Dr. Amina Yasser
Mr. Brian & Mrs. Nataliya Yurchak
Ms. Amy Zehe & Mr. Charles Hawkins
Donors—Educational Improvement Tax Cred-
its (EITC) & Opportunity Scholarship Tax
Credits (OSTC):
Amerail Systems, Inc.
Baldwin Brothers, Inc.
C.A. Curtze Co.
CMIT Solutions of Erie
Doleski & Wolford Orthodontics, PC
MacDonald Illig Attorneys
McCarty Printing
PNC Bank, NA
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Thank You Erie Day School Donors!
Printing Concepts
Scott’s Development Corporation
Universal Health Services
UPMC Health Plan
WSEE-TV
Donors—Employer Matching
Corporations:
GE Transportation Systems
Travelers Insurance
Donors—Misc.:
Mr. Robert & Mrs. Misty Chambers
Mr. John & Mrs. Kelly Gennaro
The Kula Foundation
Mr. Timothy & Mrs. Mary Larson
Mercyhurst Preparatory School &
Mr. Ed Curtain
Dr. Carl & Mrs. Anita Seon
Mrs. Susan Strayer
Atty. Roger & Mrs. Laurel Taft
Wish List from Faculty
Performing Arts Classroom,
Mrs. Lachowski
Orff instruments, $300 each
Visual Arts Classroom,
Ms. Emmett
Staplers and desk tape dispensers
Preschool Classroom,
Mrs. Srnka
Microwave oven
Grade 3 Classroom,
Ms. Giannelli
Small vacuum cleaner and 11 x 17 large heavy duty paper
Grade 5 Classroom,
Miss Mkrtycheva
Post-it dispenser If you would like to learn more about gifting initiatives or would like to contribute, contact Julie Kresge, Director, Development & Marketing, at 452-4273 or [email protected]. Thank you for considering a gift to Erie Day School!
Congratulations to the EDS Model UN
Team as they won first place in the
Model UN Conference in February.
Thanks are extended to Mr. Gutowski,
Model UN Coach for his amazing
preparation of our students.
Several members of the EDS faculty
challenged the EDS Basketball Team
to a friendly competition. The facul-
ty/staff came out victorius with a
score of 27-16! Another great exam-
ple of the different activities EDS em-
braces.
Lower School students take part in
literature circles led by Grade 4
students during recess.
EDS PreK class celebrates
President’s Day!
Lower School students enjoy chess
every Monday during recess!
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A Day in the Life… Facebook
See all that happens at Erie Day School and ‘like us’ on Facebook. A sampling of current posts are below. Please note that Erie Day School is mindful of the use of social media and does not post student names with stories, photographs or videos.
Valentine’s Day was a nice opportunity
to celebrate friendships at Erie Day
School.
Thanks to the Becker family for
purchasing the Pajama Day at last
year’s Auction. Feb. 15th was
declared Pajama Day for Grade 1/
Ms. Lyons & Mrs. McCalmont’s
classes.
EDS Playhouse rehearsal of
Mulan, Jr. is in full swing for the
March 24th and 25th performances.
Erie Day School Chalkboard
Winter/Spring 2017
If you have any questions, comments or additions to the
EDS Chalkboard, or know someone that should be included
on the email distribution list, please contact
Julie Kresge at 814-452-4273 or via email at
Erie Day School
1372 West Sixth Street, Erie, PA 16505
814-452-4273, eriedayschool.com
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Erie Day School Board of Trustees
Dawn Rooth Schultz, Esq., Chair
Michele Polon, D.O., Vice Chair & Secretary
Kelly Byers, Treasurer
Renee Lamis, Ph.D., Secretary
Beth Burnside
Mili Chiang-Hanes
Karen Coughlin
Amy Cuzzola-Kern, Ph.D.
Andrea Diniaco
Richard Griffith
Jay Kang, M.D.
Kelly Kovacs
Stephen Kovacs, D.O.
Ruthann Lipman, D.O., ‘90
Sumner Nichols II, Esq.
Stephen Pelkowski
Charles Scalise
John Schultz III
Bethany Torisky Szumigale
Karen Tyler, Ed.D. Head of School, Ex-Officio
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