Link IB World School students recently shared their musical talents with Senior Citizens and Veterans of the Armed Forces.

The annual Outreach Brunch was held at the school on June 5 when the cafetorium was packed with Senior Citizens from the Clarkstown/Pearl River Senior Center and Rockland County Veterans who enjoyed food and entertainment. The PTA-sponsored breakfast included pancakes, eggs, and bagels for the community guests.  On the stage, Music Teacher Cynthia Kimmel led three grade levels to a total of 11 separate selections.

"You are wonderful role models and an inspiration to all of us," said Principal Fran Cuccia when greeting her guests in the audience at the beginning of the brunch.

IB Coordinator Daniel Jackson referenced the school's success with varying action as described in the program.  Link students raised over $6,000 in a Math-A-Thon while working on math problems and raising the funds for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.  Link students also raised $460 for children in need on Red Nose Day.  This event was founded in in the United States in 2015 and is dedicated to ending childhood poverty in the U.S. and around the world.  In addition, various fundraisers at Link IB World School were dedicated to support the Robin Hood Foundation in New York City to help the 1.8 million New York City residents living in poverty.

Link IB World School First Graders sang Do Re Mi, We're Internationally Minded and Here Comes the Sun.  Third Grade students performed Hot Cross Buns, Gently Sleep, It's Raining, Merrily We Roll Along, Old MacDonald and JitterBag.  Fourth Grade students sang The Heart of America, All-American Me and You, and Proud to be an American.

Board of Education President Tammy Bierker and Board member Walter Litvak were in attendance for the event along with Susan Yom (Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction) and Dr. Linda Hatfield (Director of Teaching and Learning).

Thanks to the Link IB World School PTA for their partnership with the school, and congratulations to Ms. Kimmel and her students for entertaining guests with outstanding singing throughout the brunch.

The school community can view the artistic talents of North High School students.

Held at the New City Public Library, the annual North High School End of Year Art Exhibit continues through June 21.

An Opening Reception took place on June 5 when Art Department Chairperson Nancy K. Diamond partnered with her colleagues to recognize the success of their students. Ms. Diamond was joined by Art Teachers Shaina Dunn, Margaret Keuerleber, Erin McNally, Meredith Rickli, and Ron Wolfson.

In addition to recognition of students for contests and exhibits, students also received honors in the following categories:

**Warhol Society (Students currently taking two of more art classes) - Isabella Franceschi, Eric La, Angela Camenisch, Aanika Nawar, Melanie Gathcalian, Dannie Dominianni, Valerie Kloenne, Willow Cox, Alex Song, Larissa Ward, and Skylar Covell.

**Rembrandt's Circle (Seniors graduating with five or more art classes in high school) - Isabella Franceschi, Eric La, Angela Camenisch, Aanika Nawar, Melanie Gatchalian, and Alison Eisenberg.

**Principal's Showcase - Caroline Prior, Breana Scott, Yarah Hossain, Ava Capasso, Kerin Varghese, Jaylyn Mojica, Nicholas Mancino, Alexa Milove, Caitlin Valencia, Tian Sippel, Lydia Cohen and Matthew Braunfotel.

**Edward Hoppeer House Scholarship for Artistic Curiosity - Judith Cassady

**Dana Sassano Design Scholarship - Aanika Nawar

Congratulations to all of our students from North High School for having their art work on display, and many thanks to their teachers for providing instruction, support and encouragement throughout the school year!