Volunteers Helped Make Science Fun

To the Editor:

On March 20, the Newtown Junior Women’s Club and the Newtown Board of Education presented its 12th 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 450 children.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the workshop leaders: Gary Argraves, Dr Rick Asselta, Jim Barber, John Battick, Dr John Boruso, Wendy Borst, Jim Boyle, Chane Cullens, Tanya Cutolo, Dan Dalton, Sara Davis, Liz Elia, Dawn and Nicole Escoda, Lisa Foote, Diane Goodrich, Mat Kastner, Ted and Allyson Makuch, Alan and Alison McEmber, Bob Mitchell, Newtown Emergency Medical Services, Bob Nute, Dr Debra Pollack-Wollman, Dr Rita Powers, John Reed, Mary Jac Reed, Rich Robinson, Michael Salvatore, Dr Steven Sieber, David Smith, Mike and Eric Stackpole from CTRA-NARCONN, Elizabeth Stevens, Beth Terhaar, Dr Daniel Wollman and Ann Ziluck.

We would also like to thank the many students who spent their Saturday morning assisting NJWC in every capacity from escorting and/or babysitting our children, assisting leaders, and moving chairs. The list includes: Sonja Taylor, Caitlin Thursland, Jessica and Matt Biscoe, Kelly Corrigan, Allie Hornak, Kate Fielding, Katie Fullman, Quincey Blanchard, John O’Brien, Nick Paproski, Michelle Steuer, Marisa Muraskiewicz, Casey and Kevin McManus, Lauren, Tricia, and Brian Reed, Sarah Copeland, Ashley Christiano, Jen Godfrey, Ian McEmber, David De LaVega, Alex Rote, Tara Cerreta, Annie Schneider, Emily Oliver, Emily Goldman, Linda Chamiec-Case, and Tamarra Kemsley.

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, Snapple, Mott’s, Marty Shoes, Drug Center, Newtown Hardware, and Stop & Shop of Newtown. 

We are very grateful to the helpful staff of the Newtown High School: Bill Manfredonia, Rich Novia, Tom Kuroski, Carmela Amadeo, John Verbanik, Max Rodriguez, Franco Palmieri, Jimmy Young, and Donald Roos. Thanks also to Pam Fagan of Middle Gate Elementary School and Judy Pesce of Hawley School. Thanks also to Dr Pitkoff of the Newtown Board of Education for attending the workshops and showing your support.

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,

Charlene Calandro

Laurie Borst

Co-Chairs

Newtown Junior Women’s Club

P.O. 217, Botsford                                                               April 5, 2004