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Students, performances and multicultural family night highlighted at Chester Union Free School District meeting
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Summary
Teachers and students presented CES spring highlights: a PBIS assembly with 70+ winners, a multicultural family night and art show scheduled tomorrow with a sensory‑friendly final half hour, an Odyssey of the Mind team that placed at regionals/states, and the announcement of valedictorian Brooke Battiato and salutatorian Ocean Chen.
Missus Bosch, presenting Chester Elementary School updates, told the board that CES held a PBIS assembly on March 26 with “over 70 students earning their way into the winner circle,” and said several students earned multiple recognitions. She announced that the curriculum committee decided not to continue the Amplify science pilot, citing concerns about student engagement and alignment with New York State standards, and said teachers will adopt an alternative full‑science curriculum aligned to the state standards.
Bosch described a multicultural family night and CES art show scheduled for tomorrow from 5 to 7 p.m., with the final half hour designated as a quieter, sensory‑friendly “gentle journey” for families who prefer a calmer experience. She thanked volunteers, the PTA and SPSA for supporting author visits and reading events and noted community partnerships including a Master Gardeners program and work in the school pollinator garden.
The meeting included a brief performance by the Division 2 Odyssey of the Mind team; Bosch noted the team placed third at regionals and fourth at states. She singled out coach Jen O'Leary for her work with students.
At the high‑school level, the board recognized the class officers and extracurricular achievements and announced student class honors: Ocean Chen was named salutatorian (not present) and Brooke Battiato was named valedictorian. Brooke’s bio, read at the meeting, listed leadership roles, academic honors and post‑graduate plans.
Why it matters: the updates show classroom and extracurricular programming, the district’s approach to curriculum alignment, and community engagement through events designed to serve families with varying needs. The multicultural night and sensory‑friendly accommodations were emphasized as inclusive steps to broaden family participation.
What’s next: the multicultural family night and art show will occur the following evening; staff encouraged families to check the district website for event details.
