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| May 2010 |
CT Outstanding Agricultural Teacher of the Year |
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We are proud to announce that, on May 5th, Cheryl Matthewson was named the 2010 Connecticut Outstanding Agricultural Teacher of the Year. The award is sponsored by NAAE, the National Association of Agricultural Educators. This program distinguishes NAAE members who are at the pinnacle of their profession—those who are conducting the highest quality agricultural education programs. The award recognizes leadership in civic, community, agriculture/agribusiness and professional activities. Outstanding agricultural educators are innovators and catalysts for student success in agricultural education.
Cheryl is an outstanding teacher who develops students’ self confidence in their abilities and a strong desire to reach their potential. Cheryl is also an innovator, always looking for new programs or initiatives that will help to improve Hale Ray. She has been instrumental in creating quality experiences for students in the area of agricultural science. She does an incredible job with the FFA organization which helps many students to grow intellectually, socially and emotionally. Her leadership skills benefit the Hale-Ray school community in a myriad of ways beyond the classroom. Cheryl coordinates othe senior project class and has does an outstanding job revising that program, crafting a vision for it and bringing that vision to fruition. During the NEASC accreditation process she volunteered to serve as the Chair of the Steering Committee and was largely responsible for an outstanding report and a very positive NEASC accreditation visit.
Cheryl is a true professional educator who is truly deserving of this award. She is passionate about her job and is always seeking opportunities to learn more.
She is the type of person who contributes to her school each day in a positive way. We congratulate her on receiving this award. |
CT Student Innovation Expo |
Ms. Dedman and Mrs. Dadona accompanied 13 students from the Accelerated Biology Class to the Ct Expo Center on Saturday so they could compete in the CT Student Innovation Expo. The Expo is the culminating experience in a year long project by CCC, Connecticut Career Choices. CCC seeks to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering and math. They connect the students to professionals in the field who act as mentors and help students prepare for the 21st century workplace. Our students competed in the Bio 21 course and submitted a proposal, did research, developed a product to solve a provlem, designed it and finally on Saturday they presented their project. The project focused on utilizing bio luminescence of some fish as an alternative light source. The Hale Ray team won the prize for Outstanding Exhibition Booth. Marcus Ciccarello was named Outstanding Team Leader and Nicole Govert was named Outstanding Team Player. The following students attended the expo: Wil Barlow, Marcus Ciccarello, Daavid Nitschmann, Julia Schwartz, Madeleine Schwaqrtz, Erin Bernard, AJ Stanulonis, Haylie Kerkes, Ian Navin, Matt Faircloth, Jamie Ollarie, Adam Bristol and Amanda Fall. |
Hale-Ray Wins in Electrathon |
Hale-Ray teams took first place in both classes, Classic and Composite at Electrathon Competition at Lime Rock Race Track. They also took second in composite. A huge thank you goes to Bruce Freeman for his leadership and skills in bringing this great event to Hale Ray and for keeping us ahead of the pack. We are small but we are mighty when it comes to racing electric cars. There was huge field of competitors this year but we remained victorious.
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MS at CT Invention Convention |
Congratulations to all students who participated in the CT Invention Convention held at the University of CT on Saturday. Special awards went to Caley Millen, grade 7, Griffin Sheperd, grade 7, and Thomas Barlow, grade 5. Caley Millen received outstanding recognition by the CT Academy of Science and Engineering and will be honored at a dinner on May 20th. This organization is made up of the top 200 elite scientists in CT, including Dr. Henry Lee and Dr. Ballard. She was one out of 16 chosen out of over 700 inventors. |
MS Debate Team |
Congratulations to the Debate Team for having an extremely successful evening at John Winthrop Middle School. The 8th grade team won one debate and the 6th and 7th grade team won both. Two of our students were additionally rewarded for outstanding scores. Ally Kiley scored 52 points and Caley Millen scored 53 out of a possible 55 points. Congratulations! |
| February 2010 |
HS Senior on Channel 8 News |
Hale Ray senior Rachel Johnson appeared on Channel 8 news this to talk about her senior project.
Check out Rachel at this link:
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Sixth Grade Art Project
Miss Mazzotta’s sixth grade students with their glazed ceramic birdhouses. The copper tops were generously crafted and donated by Robbie Parady, R. A. Parady, & Sons, East Haddam, CT
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Joshua Wasserman, Leah Chasser |
Cameron Albuquerque, Nikolas Krol |
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Alyssa Angel-MacKenzie, Kara Prichard |
Veronica Petkovich, Noah Goff |
Miss Mazzotta’s sixth grade students are ready for spring. Nathan Hale-Ray Middle school sixth grade students have sculpted ceramic birdhouses, some over two feet tall! After the bisque firing, students glazed their birdhouses to personalize them. The copper tops were generously crafted and donated by Robbie Parady, from R. A. Parady, & Sons, East Haddam, CT. The students wrote persuasive notes to the company inspiring them to make a community contribution to our students.
The birdhouses will be on exhibit at the East Haddam Free Public Library for the month of March. Please meet the artists at the opening reception, Wednesday, March 3, 6 – 7 PM. |
| December 2009 |
Lego Robotic Team |
Congratulations to the Lego Robotic Team. They competed at the state competition on Sunday at Central Connecticut State University against the top 52 teams across the state. This rookie team earned a ranking of 23rd overall and scored an impressive 200 points. Excellent job to grade 6 students - Bethany Powell, Matt Tung, Julian Ventres, Christian Connors, Logan Meseroll, and grade 5 students - Thomas Barlow, Thomas McDowell, Talon Close, and Sammy VanValkenberg. |
MS Mock Trial Team |
The Mock Trial Team did a fantastic job of representing Nathan Hale-Ray MS Monday night at John Winthrop Middle School's Regional Mock Trial. They competed in two trials. The first trial was against Wallingford Middle School, which resulted in a narrow loss for the Noises. They came back strong during the second trial and soundly defeated John Winthrop Middle School. Congratulations to the following students:
Ally Kiley
Nathaniel Kinsman
Caley Millen
Elsa Crozier
Rachel Christiana
Amanda Ciarci
Ghiomora Morales |
| November 2009 |
CT All State Soccer Team |
| JT Smith, a junior, was recently selected to the Connecticut Soccer Coaches Association All State Team for the 2009 season. This is quite an honor as JT has only been playing soccer for 3 years. JT has been the starting goalkeeper on the Hale-Ray soccer team since his freshman year. As a sophomore, he was selected as the best goalkeeper in the very competitive Shoreline Conference. This year he was again chosen as the top goalkeeper in the conference as well as being selected as one of the best goalkeepers in the state of Connecticut. JT is known for his hard work and willingness to learn which also led the way for him being chosen as a captain of the soccer team for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Great work JT! |
Robotic Competition |
| Congratulations to all students who participated in last Saturday's robotic competition in Old Lyme. Good luck to Bethany Powell, Matt Tung, Julian Ventres, Logan Messeroll, and Christian Connors (Grade 6) Thomas Barlow, Thomas McDowell, Rachael Finch, and Talon Close (Grade 5) who won a golden ticket to the State Championship at Central Connecticut State University on December 13. |
Hale-Ray Students Win Electrathon |
| October 2009 |
National Merit Scholarship Program - Commended Students |
Congratulations to Lauren Ciarci, Zachary Fanslau, and Alex Rubin. These three talented high school students have been honored by the National Merit Scholarship Program as “Commended Students”. This designation places them in the top 5% of all students nationwide who took the PSAT in 2009.
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High School Debate |
| Congratulations to Tina Bernard and her student debate team: Brian Linares, Mike Zibbideo, Brittany Ziobron, and Sara Dickinson for their excellent performance at this year’s High School Debate. The Hale-Ray team is ranked 4th for the entire state of Connecticut and they are waiting to hear if they are going on to the next level. |
| September 2009 |
Middle School Art Honors |
| Congratulations to our middle school art teacher, Claudia Mazzotta and her art students for their selection by the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education and by the Connecticut Association of School Superintendents to display their work at the annual conference to be held in November. |
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