Board of Education Meeting February 21, 2013
by EPSchools
PERFORMANCES
Invocation
William Greene, Comptroller
Presentation of the Colors
Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. Leadership Academy JROTC
Pledge of Allegiance
Jazmin Figueroa, 8th Grade Student
Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28
Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key
Jazmin Figueroa, Wendy Lainez, Marissa Murphy - 8th Grade Students
Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28
Pledge of Ethics
Marissa Murphy, 8th Grade Student
Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28
Core Beliefs – Video
PERFORMANCES
4th Grade “Renaissance” Step Team
Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28
Under the Direction of: Joao B. De Oliveira, Jr.
“Jambo Bwana” by Them Mushrooms
Performed by: Kindergarten Students
Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28
Under the Direction of: Mrs. Alvelaez, Mrs. Navarrete, Ms. Pahumi
“Latin Magic” by John Higgins
Performed by: Concert Band
Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No. 28
Under the Direction of: Mr. Tupick
Demolition Steppers
Of the Building Future Leaders Program
Elizabeth Packers Cheerleaders
PRESENTATIONS:
STUDENT EXCELLENCE
Students recognized for excellent work ethic
Juan Pablo Duarte- José Julián Martí School No. 28
Cynthia Montes – Kindergarten
Ahn Shi – 1st Grade
Carl Wah – 2nd Grade
David Sebastian Santos – 2nd Grade
Nylah Gonzalez – 3rd Grade
Yamilette Centeno – 4th Grade
Bruna De Sousa – 5th Grade
Wilson Amaya – 6th Grade
7th Grade Candidates for the Junior National Honor Society of
Juan Pablo Duarte- José Julián Martí School No. 28
Angie Benitez
Kiery Benitez
Maleny Cajamarca
Eduardo Dominguez
Kimberly Landaverde
Tynishia Penn
Margarita Ramirez
Marleni Rosario
Patricia Sanchez-Suriel
Yaritza Valentin
8th Grade Candidates for the Junior National Honor Society of
Juan Pablo Duarte- José Julián Martí School No. 28
Aime Amouzou
Carlos Bonilla
Stephanie Hernandez
Lesliam Marin
Filino Nunez
Estefany Orellana
Joshanae Penn
Angel Tupul-Puac
STARS OF EXCELLENCE:
Teachers of Juan Pablo Duarte- José Julián Martí School No. 28
Recognized for going above and beyond in putting activities together that will impact School 28 students and their families.
Ms. Maria Almeida
Ms. Diosa Alvelaez
Ms. Alicia Amaro
Ms. Lauren Arenal
Mr. Joao DeOlivera
Mr. Tim Dunn
Ms. Wilma Helm
Ms. Theresa Kennedy
Ms. Sarah Laface
Ms. Noami Montalvo
Ms. Carmen Ortiz
Ms. Cassandra Pestana
Ms. Denise Renda
Ms. Jacey Sanchez
Ms. Isabel Sousa
Ms. Elena Stoicovici
Ms. Donna Walker
Ms. Stefanie Zeik
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE:
The Marshall C. Brown Chapter of the National Black State Trooper Coalition, members of The New Jersey State Police and Elizabeth Fire Department for their dedication and collaborative efforts in providing winter coats for Elizabeth Public Schools students who were in need
Trooper Reinaldo Cruz
Trooper Nam Cho
Engine 1
Captain Robert Cash
Firefighter Ernasto Navas
Firefighter Nicholas Baptista
Engine 2
Captain Greg Hennings
Firefighter Thomas Kelly
Firefighter Kevin Mulroy
Engine 3
Acting Captain Scott Clarke
Firefighter Emiliano Rosario
Firefighter Anthony Faneli, Jr.
Parents recognized for their support to the Juan Pablo Duarte- José Julián Martí School No. 28 school community:
Ms. Maria Portillo Avelar - Parent of Jennifer Avelar, Diana Avelar, Saul Avelar
Ms. Rosa Baez - Parent of Calvin Colon and Karla Colon
Ms. Elena Bahian - Parent of Rocky and Jessmar Bahian
Mr. and Mrs. Devine - Guardians of Angel Rodrigues & Ahira Williams
Ms. Asia Griggs – Parent of Jordan and Josiah Garner
Ms. Mabau Ilemabila - Parent of Moonsung and Yongsuk Ilemabila
Ms. Crystal Ramos - Parent of Hernan and Jeremy Porras
Ms. Shante Sisnett - Parent of Robinson and Madison Aupont
Ms. Johanna Torres – Guardian of Barbara Antonetty
Mr. and Mrs. Trujillo - Parent of Carlos Trujillo
Parents recognized for their support to the George Washington School No. 1 school community:
Ms. Christina Ferreiro
Ms. Selema White
