Wallace Eighth Graders Visit Southern Connecticut State University

Several of Wallace's eighth graders visited Southern Connecticut State University recently to get a taste of college life and the possibilities that await them if they continue working hard in school and staying focused on their goals.

--Thanks to Huckins House guidance councilor Ms. Jordan for this photo.

The Wallace Family Participates in the Greater Waterbury Relay for Life

Students, faculty, staff, members of the PTO, and our faithful parent liaison, Ms. Gretchen Flaherty, participated in the Greater Waterbury Relay for Life in support of the American Cancer Society the weekend of June 3. In addition, Wallace Middle School's cheer leaders, along with Crosby's, cheered on the cancer survivors and care givers, who made the first and second laps around the Crosby track at the opening ceremony on Saturday.

Eighth Graders Visit Holiday Hill

--Thanks to Parent Liaison Gretchen Flaherty for these photos.

PBIS Student of the Month Breakfast Photos

--Thanks to 8th Grade Huckins House Social Studies Teacher Ray Irrera for the photos in the album above.

Students who had been selected students of the month throughout the 2010-2011 school year and their parents participated in a breakfast hosted by the PBIS committee in the Wallace cafeteria on Friday, May 27.  We had a full house of children and adults whose meal was accompanied by Mr. Irerra's slide show honoring Wallace's best kids.  It was  a great hour.

Wallace's Marching Band and Drum Line Perform 'The Star Spangled Banner'--and More

Under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, Wallace Middle School's band and drum line performed "The Star Spangled Banner" at a Memorial Day commemoration at Generali Elementary School earlier this month. Intervention Officer Jackie Davis captured the performance and created this video. Thanks to Mr. Pontecorvo, the band and drum line, and Ms. Davis for this inspiring moment!

Memorial Day Parade, 2011

Under the direction of music teacher Louis Pontecorvo, the Wallace Band and Drum Line participated in Waterbury's Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 29.





Thanks to David Hailstone's mom for the photos.

Yeshion House 8th Graders Complete Bridge Design Competition in Winning Style

Yeshion House 8th graders completed the annual Bridge Design Competition in winning style. Using nothing but toothpicks, white glue, paper clamps, and a lot ingenuity, students designed and constructed some memorable bridges. Science teacher Mrs. Rusnov provided guidance on building codes, materials and construction techniques while math teacher Mrs. Camilleri showed students how to manage a $1.5 million project budget. This year's special guest judges were bridge engineers from the CT Department of Transportation who are currently working on the $23 Million Naugatuck River Bridge. They scored the students' bridges on the overall quality of construction, creativity and originality of their designs. They spoke very highly of the students' work and hopefully inspired some students to enter the engineering profession. Judging will continue and will include strength testing, overall project management, accounting, architectural drawings, adherence to building code and team camaraderie. The top 3 "Best of Show" winners will be announced next week and Mrs. Rusnov and Mrs. Camilleri will host a celebratory picnic for the winning teams.

--Mrs. Rusnov, 8th Grade Yeshion House Science Teacher