A Day Of Discovery

To the Editor:

On March 22, 2003, the Newtown Junior Women’s Club and the Newtown Board of Education presented its 11th annual Discovery Science, Math & Technology Workshops at the Newtown High School. Thanks to the many volunteers and donors whose generosity allowed this program to be provided free of charge to over 500 children.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the workshop leaders: Jim Barber, Laurie Borst, Michelle Bradshaw, Nicole Bramesco, Dr Eugene Cayer, Richard Cicero, Michael Clarity, Brid Craddock, Chane Cullens, Tanya Cutolo, Dan Dalton, Liz Elia, Dr Jack Fong, Cindy Glaberson, Diane Goodrich, Carol Haims, Kendro Laboratory Products, Mat Kastner, Andrew Martell, Diane Martell, Alan McAmber, Bob Mitchell, Newtown Emergency Medical Services, Charlie Nostrand, Bob Nute, Susan Nute, Dr Debra Pollack-Wollman, Dr Rita Powers, Mary Jac Reed, Michael Salvatore, Dana Schubert, Rob Sibley, David Smith, Mike and Eric Stackpole from CTRA-NARCONN, Dr Dennis Teeking, Anna Wiggers, Jim Wiggers, and Dr Daniel Wollman.

We would also like to thank the many students who spent their Saturday morning assisting NJWC in every capacity from escorting and/or baby-sitting our children, assisting leaders and moving chairs. The list includes: Sonja Taylor, Caitlin Thursland, Jessica Biscoe, Michelle Serock, Allie Hornak, Maggie Boushell, Kate Fielding, Katie Fullman, Quincey Blanchard, Lesley Oberstadt, Michelle Steuer, Marisa Muraskiewicz, Michele Rastelli, Ashley Gabor, Nicole Kaza, Nick Rosa, and Alex Rote.

Additionally, we would like to thank the following donors: Dunkin’ Donuts on Queen Street, Starbucks on Church Hill Road, Doughnut Hut on South Main Street, Bagelman on Mill Plain Road, Danbury, Stew Leonard’s, Snapple, Mott’s, Pepsi, Big Y, Drug Center, and Payless Shoes. We would also like to thank Minuteman Press for printing our brochure this year.

And a special thank you to the Newtown Savings Bank and The Taunton Press, Inc, who once again went above and beyond.

We would also like to thank the following sponsors: Bob Tendler Real Estate, Curtiss & Crandon, Berkshire Motors, Newtown Animal Hospital, O’Neill Family, RS Technologies, Union Savings Bank, Dr Gellert, DDS, Dr Isgut, MD.

We are very grateful to the helpful staff of the Newtown High School: Bill Manfredonia, Susan Henderson, Carmela Amadeo, John Verbanik, and Jimmy Young. Thanks also to Pam Fagan of Middle Gate Elementary School, Jen Pirone and Shannon Trew of Hawley School and Kathy Murdy of the Newtown Congregation Co-op School. Thanks also to Dr Pitkoff of the Newtown Board of Education.

And of course, many thanks to all who attended and supported the Scholastic Book Fair. The proceeds help fund this program, as well as our Back to School Back Pack Program, Tag-A-Gift Program, and Time for Life.

We hope everyone had an enjoyable experience discovering the joy and wonder of science, math, and technology. Our hope is that your children have learned that science, math, and technology can be fun.

Sincerely,

Susan Rahmlow and Charlene Calandro

Co-Chairs

Newtown Junior Women’s Club

PO 217, Botsford                                                               April 22, 2003