SESO

From the Directors’ Desk

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:27:43 +0000

Dear SESO Community:

It is with great pride that I have accepted the enormous challenge of becoming the new SESO Interim School Director. After more than 20 years of a very close relationship with this institution I can express that I not only know this system very well, but also respect it and seriously believe in its product. I’ve had the opportunity to be part of the SESO community as a parent, teacher, Board Member, Board Secretary, Chairperson for the Academic Programs Committee, General Board Member and President of the Board of Directors from 1999 to 2003; and now I will be using all the knowledge and experience acquired through the years to guide the institution trough the challenges of times, working very hard so our success will continue growing day by day. I am counting with all the SESO community to make it happen.

There are several important items that I want to share with you, so you may be well informed about where we are right now.

Last week we received a visit from the National School Lunch Program better known as “comedores escolares”. The Federal Government approved laws 103-448 (1994) “Healthy Food for Healthy Children” published by USDA, and LP 108.265 (2006), requesting from the institutions that are recipients of the National School Lunch Program to improve the nutritional quality of every kind of food available to the students. Now they are urging institutions to comply, or services form the program can be suspended. They met with Mr. and Mrs. José Sánchez, from the vending store (“tiendita”), Mr. Israel Ramos, owner of the vending machines, and members of the school administration and Board of Directors. During the next couple of months, a complete face out of any kind of carbonated beverages and snacks with low nutritional levels has to be done. Only products allowed by the agency, following their specific guides, can be sold at school. It is very important that parents understand the reason for the changes about to happen. The US Health Department is promoting healthy living styles, and Federal protocols have been created for schools to follow, such as the one that forbids the vending store to sell heavy food to the students two hours before their lunch period. As an institution we receive federal funds in the form of grants for equipment and professional development as a result of being part of the program. We should not jeopardize those funds, therefore I encourage you as parents to help us by explaining to your children the importance of following the rules in the vending areas, so we do not have further difficulties implementing the Federal Government requirements. Then, by the beginning of next academic year, the changes will be totally implemented for the safety and benefit of all our students.

I also want to express my appreciation for the support given to the “Rose Carnival” held on school premises last Saturday March 3^rd. Mrs. Saavedra is still recovering from the surgery and we hope to have her back soon. She really appreciates your kind support during this difficult time of her life. We sincerely hope to have her back really soon.

As part of the Middle States Accreditation, some of our families randomly selected by a process described in a previous communication, have received a questionnaire to fill out and return to school. It is very important that we receive the complete document on or before Tuesday, March 13, so we can continue preparing for the evaluation from MSA. Even though we need to have a representative sample, any family who voluntarily wants to be part of the evaluation process please pass by the school office to pick up a copy of the questionnaire to be filled. We really appreciate your input.

Soon you will be receiving important information from the administration and the Board of Directors in preparation for the parent’s assembly to be held on Tuesday, April 24, and details of the SESO Summer Program, that promises to be a very exiting experience.

We are all looking forward for a very rewarding end of the academic year. Soon enough it will be summer time, so encourage your children to work hard towards the end, and then enjoy their time off as a reward for a job well done.

Finally, I reiterate my pleasure and great honor having the opportunity to work together with the SESO community to proudly maintain our standing as the “Best of the West”, and make it stronger every day.

Feel free to come to me if you have any questions. The doors of my office will always be open for every member of our SESO family.

Come to SESO, Feel at home!!!

Respectfully,

Wanda Ayala de Torres

Interim Director

SESO Administration

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:01:26 +0000

Dear SESO Community:

As you may already know one of our teachers, Mrs. Rose Saavedra had to have brain surgery on January 17, 2012. We are very happy to inform that the surgery went well and she is now on a long but positive road towards recovery. However we are appealing to your generosity to assist Mrs. Saavedra’s family with the cost of the intervention which is considerable. For this purpose we have opened a “Pro Fondos” account in the Banco Popular. If you, or someone you know wishes to make a donation the account number is: 206-36143-5 Pro Fondos Rose Saavedra.

Every little bit helps.

Thank you for your generous contribution.

The sign up sheets for the Parent/Teacher Meetings on February 10th have been put up at the school’s main lobby for teachers from grades 1-12. the sign up sheets for PK and K are available at the preschool building. Remember that there will be no classes on February 10th due to the parent/teacher meetings. Mrs. Elsie Vázquez, Mrs Mariam Quintana and Mrs. Delmarie Irizarry (3rd Grade Teachers) and Mir. Josué Rodríguez (8th grade Geography, 10th grade US History, 9-1 & 9-2 World History I) will not be available for meetings on Feb. 10th. If you need to meet with any of these teachers please contact the main office to make an appointment for an earlier or later date

Thank you

SESO Administration

For more information call 787-834-2150 or write to vcesani@sesolion.com

SESO Teacher of the Year!

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:27:54 +0000

MRS. ELSIE VAZQUEZ

SESO Congratulates 2011/2012 Teacher of the Year

About ELSIE VAZQUEZ Great Achievements

MRS. VAZQUEZ is…

SESO Student of the Year!

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:58:15 +0000

CAROLINA TAMAYO FIGUEROA

SESO Congratulates 2011/2012 Student of the Year!

Experience:

1.Summer Experience:

Studing Italian and hiking in TASIS School in Switzerland(2009)
EF Tours trip to Australia and New Zealand (2010)
Carnegie Mellon Summer Program: architecture, sustainability, computer and art clases (2010)

2.Work Experience:

Portfolio workshop and volunteer at “Enrique Figueroa Architects” EFH(2011)

3.Community Service:

Clothing donations to poor families (2009-2011)
Provinding Christmas gifts and caroling o Puerto Rico families (2009-2010)
Cooking for the homeless on Saturdays (2011)
Relevo por la Vida walk-for-a-cause (cancer) (2009-2011)
Beneficial walk for domestic violence and child abuse (2011)
Volunteer at Centro Espibi center for disabled children (2011)

Education:

1.Academic Activities Inputs Towards School:

High Honor (2009-2012)
Competencia Intelectual Participant (2009-2011)
Oratory Competition- 1st place prize (2009)
1st Place, RICOH Regional Sustainable Development science fair award (2010)
Science Bowl Participant (2011)
3rd Place in School “Turkey Race” (2010-2011)

2.Club Associated Activities:

National Honor Society Member (2010-2012)
Student Council Representative (2009-2012)
Spanish Club Member (Secretary 2010, Vice-president 2012)
International Affairs Organization (2010)
Club Leo Community Service Member (2010)
Mistress of Ceremony in a tribute to Puerto Rican writer: Josefina Rivera de Álvarez (2011)

3.Class Related Activites:

Class Treasurer (2009-2010, 2011-2012)
Class President (2010-2011)
Pep Rally cheerleading participant (2009,2011)
Talent Show participant (2009-2012)
T-shirt and graphic designer (2010-2012)
Noche Boricua worker- activity celebrating our local traditions (2011)
Mistress of ceremony in Panthers class of 2011 Farewell

Skills:

1.Sport Activities:

Dancing recitals and summer camp (2009-2011)
Mountain Biking (2009-2012)
Cheerleading Team member (2011-2012)

2.Artistic and Musical Abilities:

Dance recitals- ballet and jazz (2009-2010)
Guitar recitals and performances (2009-2012)
Private art classes from painter Felipe Jimenez (2009)
Certamen de la Paz recognition for making a painting related to peace (2010)
Anjannette modeling agency member (2009-2010)

Nurse’s Office

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:24:04 +0000

Dear Parents:

If your son or daughter turned 4 a/o 11 years old from Dec. 2011 to March 15, 2012, he/she needs new vaccines. It’s the law. I need for you to bring the child’s PVAC-3 form to school with evidence of vaccination. If you vaccinated your child please come by my office with his/her vaccination record.

The deadline of March 9th has been extended to March 30th. However, any child that does not have his/her vaccinations up to date by March 30th will be required to leave school until you bring evidence of vaccination.Furthermore, if your child has been vaccinated but I do not have the evidence you will also be called to come pick up your child immediately.

If you have any questions on the vaccines your child needs or if you do not know where to go to get your child vaccinated you may call 787-834-2150, write me at cmuniz@sesolion.com or visit me at my office from 8am-4pm so that I may give you the information you need.

Thank you for your coopertation,

Cynthia

School Nurse

Club Liga de Oratoria

admin — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:37:16 +0000

Club Liga de Oratoria

Historia del Club de Oratoria de SESO

La Liga de Oratoria en Español de Puerto Rico es una organización sin fines de lucro que existe hace 40 años aproximadamente. Se organiza en cinco divisiones: A, B, C, D y E. El año pasado SESO entró por primera vez en la División E (2009-2010). Subimos a la D por la cantidad de puntos ganados y obtuvimos 7 premios.

Competencia anual 2010-2011: La competencia de la División D fue en la Academia del Perpetuo Socorro en Miramar el sábado, 19 de marzo de 2011. Obtuvimos el 2do lugar de escuelas y premios en todas las categorías. Subimos a la División C gracias a los logros obtenidos por el equipo: Hans Hess, Valerie Cora, Gabriela Rivera, Verónica Biaggi, Paloma Velasco, Andrea Caro, Andrea Medina, María Cristina Marrero, Paola Comas, Hilton Zapata, Melanie Pérez y Miguel Beauchamp. ¡Felicidades a todos!

Queremos compartir con la comunidad sesoniana estos logros.

Poesía:

Verónica Biaggi 1er lugar Verónica también recibió la medalla de poesía Julia de Burgos.

Paloma Velasco 4to

Andrea Caro 9no

Teatro: Discurso:

Andrea Medina 6to Paola Comas 3er lugar

María Marrero 7mo Hilton Zapata 5to

Melanie Pérez 7mo

Original: Improvisación:

Miguel Beauchamp 7mo Hilton Zapata 2do

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Panthermania 2011

admin — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:45:55 +0000

Lions Drama Club

admin — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:23:43 +0000

SESO excel on the SAT

admin — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:48:24 +0000

Mayaguez exceeded the test results of college entrance SAT-level Puerto Rico.

SESO students, Harry Sanabria and Luca Fahsi who stood out for their results on the SAT test. (Photo / Supplied)

New Day For The Educator

School students Southwestern Educational Society (SESO) in Mayaguez, exceeded the test results of college entrance SAT-level Puerto Rico and matched the results achieved by young people in the United States.

The test provides the College Board that measures skills in critical reading, math and writing.

According to the director of the private institution, Lourdes Lugo, SESO scored a 1.508 on the SAT, while the number of private schools in Puerto Rico reported 1.370. The score achieved by schools in the United States was 1.509.

“These outstanding results demonstrate the commitment to SESO in offering the highest academic curricula for the development of competent and skilled students to succeed in his college career, and subsequently inserted to achieve effectively in the global economy of the XXI Century” Lugo said.

SESO two students who stood out for its performance in the SAT are Harry Sanabria and Luca Farsi. Both candidates have been selected as the Presidential Award along with some 3,000 candidates from the United States and Puerto Rico.

“In SESO appreciate the intellectual achievements of our students, their communication skills verbal and written both in English and Spanish. In addition, we implement methods and modern learning resources and flexible to take us build tomorrow’s leaders, “said Lugo.

Since its founding in 1973, SESO students have won prizes in various national and international competitions, among them: Spelling Bee, Science Fair and Technology, the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering & Environment Project Olympiad.

Currently the institution, accredited by the Middle States Association, holds its enrollment process for the next academic year.

National Honor Society

admin — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:59:08 +0000

About National Honor Society

National Honor Society (NHS) is an organization devoted to acknowledging high school students who have excelled in four characteristics during their high school years. These four characteristics are Leadership, Service, Character, and Scholarship. NHS members make every effort to work for the betterment of their community.

Every high school that is part of NHS has its own set of rules and standards that are laid down by its advisors. In addition, each state that has schools that are part of NHS has a state board and state advisors. The job of the state advisors is to make sure that each school follows the national charter of the National Honor Society.

Any student who is a candidate for the Southwestern Educational Society of NHS must have attained an unweighted GPA of 3.33 in their sophomore or junior year. Secondly, they must exhibit outstanding leadership qualities, character, and service during their years in high school. Selection is a privilege not a right.

Once the student has become a member, they must retain their GPA and attend all NHS meetings as well as complete a service requirement during the school year.

SESO is part of this organization and is an honor, a recognition of our students achievements and a commitment to continue their excellence.