Region In Review
May 27, 2022
The PreCalculus & Trigonometry, Honors Algebra 2 and AP Calculus classes participated in Math Day 2022 at Nonnewaug High School. Students enjoyed an engaging math-filled day including the Math Kahoot challenge, a performance of "Calculus: The Musical" by Matheatre, and a workshop on Game Theory where they played a game called Hunter/Rabbit/Wolf/Berry.
Students also listened to a talk by Dr. Stavros Christofi of Western Connecticut State University about the mathematics involved in Price Optimization. Matt Ruffler (2023) and Charles VandenBosch (2023) competed against nine other schools in a math competition and won prizes. They were strong competitors and advanced to the final round! Students finished the day by celebrating with ice cream at Dairy Delight in Woodbury.
Senior Project Spotlight
Dear Region 12 community,
We are delighted to invite you to attend this year’s Senior Project final presentations either in person or via Zoom. The presentations begin on Thursday, May 26, and run through Friday, June 3. The master spreadsheet is divided by day. You can navigate through each day’s schedule by clicking the tabs at the bottom. The spreadsheet has links to information about each student’s project. Presentations typically last 45-60 minutes.
If you attend in person, please know masks are encouraged in the school building. If you attend via Zoom, please make sure to mute your audio when you enter. We encourage you to ask questions at the end to give students a chance to demonstrate the depth of their expertise.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions not covered here: youngbloodw@region-12.org.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
The Senior Project team
Dr. Wendy Youngblood, Jim Stinson, Señora Alicia Hynes, Tanya Adorno
K-5 Art Show at SVS
All year, K-5 students honed their art skills and tested out new creative ideas despite having art taught in their classrooms, delivered from a cart. After two years without an elementary school art show, this year’s special art event featured How Can Art Help Us Tell a Story?, a narrative art theme that runs parallel to how elementary students learn about writing - both their own and that of others.
In the visual arts as well as in the language arts, authors and artists have tricks, styles, and techniques. At each grade level, students learned different ways to express themselves visually.
Every K-5 student was represented by a piece of their artwork that was hung alongside middle school and high school student work in the mall at Shepaug Valley School. This unique venue provided a view into the articulation through the grades of the Region 12 art curriculum. If you missed seeing the show at SVS, not to worry, the artwork is on display at the Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens, 1 Green Hill, Washington Depot, CT May 24 through June 5.
Ribbon Cutting
Members of the public joined Superintendent Megan Bennett, Principal Donald Schels, former Principal Kimberly Gallo, and Board of Education Chairman Gregory Cava alongside community leaders, students, and teachers for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Agriscience Academy at Shepaug Valley School.
Senior Trip
The seniors returned from their senior trip last week after traveling to Club Getaway in Kent. Advisors Stephanie Schuck and Taylor Pearce accompanied them as they had a fun time in nature testing their strengths and agility with activities like ropes courses and zip lines.
The class of '22 spent time bonding and collaborating through games and karaoke.
Student Recognition
Congratulations to the following Region 12 students who earned academic and leadership awards at this week's Board of Education Meeting:
Superintendent’s Student Award - WCSA
Maddison Foreman - 5th Grade, Booth Free School
Libby Planz - 5th Grade, Burnham School
Quinn Evans - 5th Grade, Washington Primary School
James Dowling-Ukers - 8th Grade, Shepaug Valley School
Seann Bennett - 11th Grade, Shepaug Valley School
Charles DaCunha - 12th Grade, Shepaug Valley School
Student Leadership Award
Hayden Fisher - 8th Grade, Shepaug Valley School
Sonny Smith - 8th Grade, Shepaug Valley School
Wyatt King - 12th Grade, Shepaug Valley School
Caroline Kibbe - 12th Grade, Shepaug Valley School
Top Five Academic Seniors
Janelle Frankland
Caroline Kibbe - Valedictorian
Wyatt King - Salutatorian
Ryan Sarbello
Harlequin Sullivan
Fliers & Upcoming Events
Region 12 Calendar
May 27 - Fun Night for Grades 3-5, Burnham, 4:30pm
May 27 - 8th Grade Dinner Dance, SVS, 6:30pm
May 28 - Junior/Senior Prom, SVS, 6pm
May 30 - Memorial Day, No School
June 1 - Senior Scholarship Night, SVS, 7pm
June 2 - Spelling Bee, BFS, 1:15pm
June 3 - Athletic Awards Night, SVS, 7pm
June 6 - Grade 5 to Shepaug
June 6 - BOE / Finance & Operations Committee Meeting, SVS, 4pm
June 6 - Grade 5 Parent Meeting, SVS, 7pm
June 7 - Field Day, WPS
June 7 - Unified Elementary Concert, SVS, 6:30pm
June 8 - PTO Meeting, BFS, 6:30pm
June 9 - ALOHA Day for Grade 5, BFS, 12:30pm
June 9 - 5th grade Play Performance, WPS, 6pm
June 9 - PTO Meeting, SVS, 6:30pm
Follow Region 12 on our social media channels for updates and information!
The Region 12 community educates, challenges, and inspires all learners to become compassionate, creative, and courageous individuals who are empowered by the knowledge, character, and perseverance to achieve their greatest potential within the global society.
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Website: www.region-12.org
Location: 11A School Street, PO Box 386 Washington Depot, CT 06794
Phone: 860-868-6100
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