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 ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan.
28, 2009)
-- Albany School of Humanities sixth-grade student Vaetaria Barcelo was
selected as the "Kid of the Week" by B95.5,
the Times Union and
CapitalNews 9 for the week of Jan.
18-24.
"Kid of the Week" spotlights a Capital
Region young person who exhibits positive behavior. Meghan, a
seventh-grader at Myers, was recognized for her strong commitment to
helping out in her community.
"Vaetaria has an amazing ability to use
and interpret sign language," said ASH Spanish teacher Bridgette
Madison, who nominated Vaetaria. "During Spanish class she often signs
or translates sign language to aide a classmate who is speech impaired.
As a Spanish teacher I understand the importance of learning a foreign
language and value Vaetaria's skill in using this language.
"She has inspired other students as well as
me to use and learn sign language. For her knowledge, assistance and
kindness I am grateful to nominate Vaetaria as Kid of the Week."
The City School
District of Albany serves approximately 8,400 students in 18
elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood
schools, the district includes several
magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic
opportunities for students. The
district is more than halfway through its comprehensive facilities
project to newly build and/or renovate nearly all of its elementary
and middle schools. The ultimate goal of the facilities project is
to provide schools with the resources necessary to help students
succeed in the 21st century. |
