Eighth-Grade Students Enjoy Semi-Formal Dance

Wallace Middle School's eighth-grade students enjoyed a semi-formal dance on Friday, May 21.

Thanks to Huckins House 8th-Grade Reading Teacher Sharyn Ogrodnik and Rapuano House 8th-Grade Student Dallas Swain for the photos.

At the Veterans' Memorial near Generali Elementary School on May 24, the Wallace Middle School band and music teacher Mr. Pontecorvo played the "Star Spangled Banner" to remember what our soldiers have done for us. After, we said the Pledge of Allegiance to show our respect to these people. Next, soldiers gave speeches and fired a volley to commemorate those who had died in service to our country. Lastly, we went to the cemetery and did our prayers and played more music.

--Photos and Post by Ashley Batista (6th Grader, Huckins House)

Positive Behavior Support Committee Hosts Breakfast for Wallace's Students of the Month

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Parents and other loved ones of Wallace Middle School's students of the month joined these exemplary children for a breakfast hosted by Wallace Middle School's Positive Behavior Support Committee on Friday, May 21.

Yeshion House 8th Grade Science Students Become CT DOT Bridge Inspectors for a Day

Mrs. Rusnov's 8th grade science students took a trip to a $24 million bridge construction project in Naugatuck. CT DOT managers, engineers, inspectors, and contractors hosted 30 lucky students at the Route 63 bridge crossing the Naugatuck River and MetroNorth Railroad. With hardhats in place, the students saw crane operators, steel workers, framers,and concrete specialists at work. Richard Symonds, the CT DOT Project Manager, described the very complex nature of the job, including its design, materials of construction, costs, methods of construction, use of contractors and inspectors and job safety.

The students are in the midst of a bridge design competition facilitated by Mrs. Rusnov and math teacher Mrs. Camilleri. Hopefully, the students were inspired by seeing the real thing and will bring design innovations back to their model bridges. Winning bridges will be announced in June.

To close the day, students had a relaxing lunch at McDonald's and for some reason didn't seem too anxious leave!

-Mel Rusnov

Wallace Announces the April Students of the Month

Wallace Middle School has a student-of-the-month program. Each month, one student per grade per house is selected based on the following criteria:

Positive - Is respectful
Attitudes - Accepts responsibility
Working - Completes a high percentage of class work and/or homework
Safely - Follows school rules

Wallace Middle School's April Students of the Month

Wallace Students Visit Southern Connecticut State University

Forty Wallace Middle School eighth-graders, along with guidance counselors Ms. Brown, Ms. Jordan, and Ms. Formato, visited Southern Connecticut State University on Friday, May 14. Teachers Ms. Banks and Ms. Ogrodnik also accompanied the children.

-Jennifer Formato

Wallace Middle School Remembers Luis Vega

Luis Vega Jr.

Wallace School student

WATERBURY — Luis Vega Jr., 14, of 29 Boxwood Court, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at Waterbury Hospital.

Luis was born Aug. 18, 1995, in Waterbury, a son of Luis Vega Sr. and Katty DeJesus, both of Waterbury. He was a student at Wallace Middle School and was a true Boston Red Sox fan. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving young man who will be missed by all who knew him and will never be forgotten.

Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Joaquin and Moises, in addition to many, many family members.

Service and calling hour will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Chapel Memorial Funeral Home, 35-37 Grove St. Burial will be private.

Click here for obituary.

The Wallace Family is collecting cash donations for the Vega family. Please give whatever you can to your homeroom teacher.

Wallace Welcomes Next Year's Sixth Graders

Wallace Middle School's faculty and staff welcomed next year's sixth graders to the school during an orientation in the student cafeteria on Thursday, May 6. Building Principal Dr. Louis Padua and House Principals Donald Rapuano, Gary Huckins, and Jack Yeshion introduced families to various aspects of the school. The Drum Line, performing under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, impressed our future students and their families with a performance of some several cadences.

Mr. Dizenzo's Students Turn Themselves Inside Out

Students from Mr. Dizenzo's class turned themselves inside out. Mrs. Thurston undertook a fantastic project with our 7th grade science students. The students traced their bodies and labeled their internal organs. They also matched up similar facial characteristics. They posed with their clones and we almost could not tell them apart. Mrs. Thurston would not join in the picture, but she deserves a lot of credit for developing and implementing this lively learning activity.

-Mr. Dizenzo