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PROM NIGHT 2010: “Passport to Paris” was a great time.

We would like to thank everyone who helped. Special thanks go to Mr. Gerald Kitzhoffer, Mrs. Jackie Brennan, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Security, Food Services, Receiving Office, Business Office, and Pre-Voc. An extra special thanks to all the staff who helped before, during, and after the Prom. This years’ Prom Queen was Traneice and the Prom King was Sam. In their court were Arcelia, Kassandra, Jill, Nahfis, Jonathon, and Donal.

Thanks again to everyone.
The Prom Committee

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Students will be receiving copies of photographs in approximately two weeks!

Last week the Huskies had a Track and Field meet! Everyone did a great job. Keep up the good work!

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The middle school students in Ms. Vicky’s science class are learning about the parts of a plant and how new plants grow. They planted their own seeds and are giving them what they need to become beautiful flowers!

Every year Middle School, High School and School to Work students sign up for Overbrook Idol — our school’s version of the TV classic. Each year we don’t think it can get much better than the last and we always leave saying “THAT WAS THE BEST SHOW EVER!”.

This year, nearly 30 students participated in the this fun and inspiring event. Each student selects their own song to sing and a variety of musical styles is always represented. Some students rocked out, some sang a bit of country, some hip’d, some hop’d and some even wrote their very own songs. Each student had the opportunity to show the school community how talented they are — and how entertaining!

Each and every student is a winner on Idol Day! It is one of the best days of the school year! Many thanks to Ms. Julia DeFruscio, Frankie Lombardo, John Martin and all the staff who come together to make the day a success.

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The 2010 Wing Bowl was a huge success on Friday!

Thank you to the students who participated this year, as you are who made this so much fun!! Our grand prize winner is Nasim from the Middle School.

Major thank you’s to Mr. Kitzhoffer for allowing us to have this event, Ms. Helene Marano, Mr. Bob Ashbridge, Ms. Trish Bonner, Mr. Joe Leach, Mr. Frankie Lombardo, the High School Staff that came out to help, and Mr. Louis DiSantis and the entire Food Service Department!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Pattie Kilgore and Mrs. Lyn Perry

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The interim Awards are designed to highlight students’ progress for the first half of the school year, and they are rewarded with certificates of excellence in many subjects, or areas of improvement.

The assembly is a gathering for all Educational programs and each one selects students to perform on the stage.
The Interim Awards were on Friday, Feb. 5, and the end of the Assembly featured the 1st Place EAAB Winning cheerleaders. The assembly was fun for everyone, and very motivating to the students who are looking forward to doing great things for the rest of the school year.

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American Foundation for the Blind’s CareerConnect is a free resource for people who want to learn about the range and diversity of jobs performed by adults who are blind or visually impaired throughout the United States and Canada. Whether you are a student exploring careers, a job seeker investigating work options, an employer planning to diversify your workforce, a professional working with visually impaired people; or, a friend or family member assisting someone who is blind or has low vision, this web site can help you!

* Success Stories: Medical Transcriptionist—learn more about this growing field
* “Attitude Adjusters”—the latest installment in Aaron’s Adventures in Employment, presented as an old-time radio drama
* Watch or listen to two free online seminars for professionals working with children and adults with visual impairments.

Log in to My CareerConnect where you can develop a Personal Data Sheet and build a resume, keep up with your appointments using an electronic calendar, and more.

If you are not a registered user, consider becoming one—it’s free and easy! Register for free as a My CareerConnect User.

Search for a Mentor — their careers range from fitness trainer to voice-over actress.

For further assistance, contact the CareerConnect staff at 888-824-2184 or e-mail us at: careerconnect@afb.net.

Overbrook Idol Sign Ups are coming soon!

Are you ready to be the next Overbrook Idol?
Sign-ups will be held on Tuesday January 26th and Wednesday and January 27th in the cafeteria during first and second lunches.

Requirements for participation:

• Middle School, High School & School to Work Students ONLY
• Appropriate song lyrics
• Passing grades
• Only one act each due to limited time
• Attend two dress rehearsals week of show
• Signed Permission slip

The Career Education and Pre-Vocational class went to LaDolce Bakery last Thursday. They received a behind the scene tour of the bakery and had a hands on experience in cake decorating. They also learned the meaning of the Italian word LaDolce which means sweet in English. Many thanks to Mrs. Diane Pagano and her staff for this special day at your Bakery.

The Overbrook Huskies welcomed the Woods School yesterday at the Kappen Aquatic Center for a friendly scrimmage!
Everyone had a wonderful time.

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