Research Project @ Perth Amboy High School

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to thank all those who devoted some time to help my students during their research process. Part of my senior research paper requirement was the submission of a rough draft critiqued by four of their 12th grade peers and/or teachers.

My students truly respect your opinions! I understand how busy you can be, but any time spent helping a student improve his/her writing ability will be reaped throughout his/her life.

Thank you very much.

Senior English Teacher

Ceres School Parent Testimonial

For the past 6 years I have completely dedicated my energy, time, life, and love to my son. As the oldest child of my three boys, I feel that it is important that my son Garid becomes a positive role model for his younger brothers. Since he was born I have taken an active role to enrich his development by exposing him to language, culture, literature, music, and the arts. When Garid was an infant we always spoke to him using proper grammar rather than “baby talk”. We always have a variety of music, which includes classical, playing around the house. I currently play classical music while helping him with homework, and children’s songs during play time. While driving in the car with the children, we only listen to age appropriate children’s music like The Wiggles, Lori Burkner, Mr. Ray, or music from some of the live children’s shows that we have seen. We spend our long road trips talking, answering Garid’s questions, listening to music, singing, or telling traditional tales like Little Red Riding Hood. Sometimes we even mix up a few stories for a good laugh! We have recently enjoyed listening to stories on CD in the car.
I also try to enrich my children through our everyday routines. We make sure that we sit down for dinner as a family EVERY night, and begin with prayer. Garid enjoyed his job as the one to say the dinner prayer since he was two years old, and now shares the responsibility by taking turns with his 3 year old brother. During dinner we talk about our day, what we learned, and a variety of topics. I have been reading stories to Garid before going to bed since he was in my belly. We continue this tradition, and sometimes Garid will read a bedtime story to his brothers. We recite prayers before bedtime and attend church every Sunday.
I have always tried to expose Garid to a lot of different learning experiences. We spend most of our free time taking day trips or going to live shows. Our favorites include interactive children’s museums, farms, aquariums, the zoo, the library, story time at book stores, the art gallery, various amusement parks, festivals, live children’s shows, plays in the park, theater, spending the day at the pool or beach, cultural restaurants (Garid loves to eat Sushi with chopsticks!), and concerts.
We also try to keep Garid involved in extracurricular activities to keep him active and healthy, like swim lessons and Karate. I also think that it is important to encourage and support Garid in his talents, and the things he loves to do. Since Garid has a passion and natural talent for theater and the arts, we enrolled him in a theater camp for a few weeks. I also make sure to spend time at home working on arts and crafts together.
I truly believe that in order for our children to develop a love for learning and be successful in school, we as parents need to be involved as much as possible. I have made it a goal to stay involved since Garid began school when he was 3year old. I get involved with his education by trying to attend all school meetings, workshops, functions and activities, communicating with his teachers and friends, and serving as the PTO Vice President. I hope that seeing me help at school will build his character, help him to develop a positive attitude about school, and a lifetime love for learning!

Ceres School Parent of the Month

Hello, let me start by introducing myself. My name is Jozsef Piri. I am Daniel Piri’s father, a couple of years ago my neighbor Henry who is also a parent at the Anthony V. Ceres School asked me if I can help the school with a yearly project. Of course, I immediately said yes because I love getting involved in my child’s education. The project was to help them build a Haunted House for the students and to raise money for student’s activities such as Field Day. Since then, I became more involved in the school. I come to all the PTO meetings and to their monthly activities which I truly enjoy. As a parent I know how important it is for my child to see that I care about his education; Since, I started getting more involved my child’s grade went up as well as his school enthusiasm. I like to thank the Ceres school PTO for giving me the opportunity to have fun with my child and learn together at their monthly activity. I am very proud to have been chosen as the parent of the month. It is a pleasure having my child at the Anthony V. Ceres School.

The District Diversity Council Gives Back to the Community

The District Diversity Council and the Office of the Assistant Superintendent conducted their 2nd annual food drive for the Salvation Army in Perth Amboy. The council collected canned foods and other nonperishable items to help replenish the food pantry at the Salvation Army.


In addition, students at the Adult Education Center donated clothes to hang on the district's "Giving Tree." All items were donated to the students who were displaced due to the fire at Harbor Town.

Perth Amboy High School Students Donate Toys to Children at Raritan Bay Medical Center

Staff of the Paw Prints, the student run newspaper of Perth Amboy High School, dropped off toys at Raritan Bay Medical Center for children who will be hospitalized during the Holiday Season. Students from the Video/T.V. Production class also participated in the effort to bring joy to children who cannot be home during the holidays. The Paw Prints Toy Drive began with a small idea from one student and turned into a large project to give back to the community. Congratulations to all who participated!

The Little Mermaid/Holiday Lane

The Perth Amboy High School Performing Arts Department will once again host the annual Holiday Lane on December 17, 2010 and December 18, 2010, in conjunction with this year’s school play, “The Little Mermaid.”

Holiday Lane will open at 5:00 PM in the high school main lobby. The school play will begin at 7:00 PM on December 17th and 6:00 PM on December 18th. On the 18th, after the play, attendees are invited to stay for pictures with the characters.

3rd Annual Salute to Veterans Program

The Perth Amboy High School Band, Show Choir and Chorale performed together on November 10, 2010 to Salute the Veterans. The “Salute to Veterans” program incorporated every aspect of the Perth Amboy High School Performing Arts Department. The multi-faceted performance featured poetry readings from students’ original pieces; musical selections performed by the high school band; “America the Beautiful, performed by the high school chorale. Dignitaries such as the Perth Amboy Mayor Wilda Diaz, Superintendent of Schools John Rodecker, Assemblyman Craig Coughlin and Board of Education Vice President Ken Puccio (U.S. Army Veteran) spoke during the program.