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The sounds of the season will ring out with the voices and musicianship of hundreds of New Rochelle High School students when the annual WinterFest concerts return to the Whitney M. Young Jr. Auditorium next week.

The songs and musical pieces celebrating the holidays, the season and just pure fun span two nights.

On Wednesday, musicians take the stage with the Winterfest Instrumental Concert. The WinterFest Choral Concert follows on Thursday. Both begin at 7 p.m. The Whitney Auditorium is near the high school's main entrance at 265 Clove Road.

The singers and musicians have been practicing for the performances. Wednesday's concert will feature band and orchestra students playing a variety of pieces.

"I wanted the students to be challenged, but I also wanted the music to be really fun so that they would enjoy learning the repertoire and demonstrate that to the audience during the concert," said Orchestra Director Suzanne Morello. She has been preparing the students with Band Director Mark Cooper.

The singers have been training with Choral Director Jeremy Barbaro, who began just this year, and with David Jutt, Choral Co-Director and accompanist.

"There's definitely a broad range of songs and a fresh new feel to the music," said junior Kate Lichtman, a soprano one, who has a solo in Variations on Jingle Bells in the choral concert.

Barbaro has been training the students with the McClosky Technique, which incorporates body alignment, facial exercises, muscle relaxation practices and more to help free the voice. Lichtman said she feels more confident preparing for her solo because of the new training. Sophomore Angelina Hurst said working with the techniques has changed her range.

"I can reach higher notes," she said. "I'm a soprano one now. I was a soprano two."

It is tradition for the choral concert to finish with Chorale alumni joining the singers on stage in performing the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah.

Barbaro assured the students that all will go well if they apply themselves one hundred percent.

"Bring your A-game, give it your focus," he said, "and it will come together nicely."

Message from the Principal - Anthony Bambrola

Davis Families,

We want to welcome everyone to another exciting school year! Davis continues to be committed to providing a high-quality educational experience for every child that walks through our doors in safe, nurturing environment. Our instructional program continues to evolve to ensure we meet the diverse needs of our students and families, while preparing our children for success in middle school and beyond. Our active partnership amongst staff, students, families and the greater community ensures that we continue to grow and offer the best education possible. Every child. Every day.

Thank you for visiting our website. We have spent some time this summer cleaning up the site navigation and adding new content. As you'll see, there's some more to come this Fall.

Please find, below, our August 2018 Family Letter in English and Spanish.

If you need anything, please reach out at anthonybambrola@nredlearn.org or call - 914-576-4420.

Anthony Bambrola

Principal

Aug 2018 Family Letter.pdf

Carta para las familias Agosto 2018 1.pdf

School Announcements

Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart

The Davis Physical Education Department has once again coordinated a jump rope and hoops for heart program to benefit the American Heart Association. During the week of February 11 - 15, all students will participate in this event during their physical education classes to promote lifelong fitness and give back to the community.

Please see the attached instructions on how to register on the American Heart Association website to make online donations. We appreciate all the support our Davis family has given to this cause over the past 20 years, and hope to make this year a successful one!
- Kids Heart Challenge Registration.pdf
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Davis Basketball Games

Basketball is back in New Rochelle! The winter season kicked off last weekend and we're excited to watch our Davis boys and girls teams play! Please see the attached schedule - we hope to see you there!
- Basketball Schedules_Winter 2019.pdf
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Harlem Wizards Game

Come cheer on the Davis teachers and parents as they play against the Harlem Wizards on Sunday, January 13th at Albert Leonard Middle School! The game starts at 2, but doors open at 1.

Order your tickets now!
- Harlem Wizards Information.pdf
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Support the Davis PTA with Amazon Smile

You can now support the Davis PTA when you shop on Amazon! Simply sign up for Amazon Smile - a free, no fee service - select George M. Davis PTA as your charity, and Amazon will donate .5% of every eligible purchase to our cause.

If you have any questions, contact Laurie Hirsch at wristdoctor@gmail.com
- PTA Amazon Smile.pdf
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Residency Verification at Davis School

From December 17, 2018, through January 11, 2019, the district Residency Verification team will be at Davis. Parents of students in grades 1-5 must provide the team with copies of the following documents:

- Parent's Photo ID

- Student Birth Certificate

- 3 Proofs of Address

Please see the attached flyers for more information about this initiative.
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Boys & Girls Club Winter Electives

We're excited to share the after school elective programs the Boys & Girls Club is offering this winter at Davis! Check out the schedule of fun activities and classes below. Register online at www.bgcnr.org between 12/17/18 and 01/04/19.

If your child takes the bus, please fill out a late bus application and return it to the main office.
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Huguenot Kids Wrestling Club

Boys in grades 3-6 are invited to join members of the New Rochelle High School wrestling staff to learn about the sport of wrestling! This safe and fun club will teach fundamental wrestling techniques. Please see the attached flyer for more information and sign up by December 12th!
- Kids Wrestling Club.pdf
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Back-to-School Night Presentations

Thank you for coming out to our annual Back-to-School Nights over the past week. Check out some updates this week in our Curriculum Resources section for parents, as well as the presentations on this post!
- Back to School 2018 - LOWER.pdf
- Back to School 2018 - UPPER.pdf
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Boys & Girls Club After School Electives

We're excited to share the after school elective programs the Boys & Girls Club is offering this fall at Davis! Check out the schedule of fun activities and classes here. Register online at www.bgcnr.org between 09/12/18 and 09/21/18.

If your child takes the bus, please fill out a late bus application and return it to the main office.
- 2018-19 Late Bus Form.pdf
- B G Fall Elective Schedule - Davis.pdf
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Back-to-School Nights at Davis!

Our upcoming Back-to-School Nights are here. A wonderful opportunity to re-engage with the new school year and meet your teachers!

K-2 - Thursday, September 13th - 6:00 to 8:00

3-5 - Monday, September 17th - 6:00 to 8:00

Childcare available with support of the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle in our cafeteria. Limited spots available.

We look forward to seeing you!!
- BTS Night 2018 flyer.pdf
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Schedules, Calendars and Other Resources

Registration Forms

Curriculum Resources for Parents

We're starting to populate some fun and helpful resources for parents to learn more about our curriculum and supporting students at home - articles, videos, and more, also linked above under 'Parents & Community'. Check out our video, shared from our partners at Teacher's College Reading & Writing Project, on 'Getting Ready to Read'. We shared this video at our Back-to-School Nights. Enjoy!

Getting Ready to Read.mp4

Boys & Girls Club Information

Calendar of Events

Jan 21

** Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - District Closed **

City School District of New Rochelle
Jan 22

Columbus Book Fair

City School District of New Rochelle
Jan 22

ALMS No Name Calling Week

City School District of New Rochelle
Jan 22

Regents

City School District of New Rochelle
Jan 23 12:00 AM 02:00 AM

Linda E. Kelly Theater, New Rochelle High School

Town Hall Meeting - Prioritizing Resources for Quality Programming

Prioritizing Resources for Quality Programming

Linda E. Kelly Theater, NRHS

City School District of New Rochelle