Talking it Up - Jean Weingarten Peninsula Oral School
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<strong>Talking</strong> <strong>it</strong> <strong>Up</strong>Newsletter for <strong>Jean</strong> <strong>Weingarten</strong> <strong>Peninsula</strong> <strong>Oral</strong> <strong>School</strong>Summer 2010Open House...April 2010What a wonderful time families and staff had seeing various classrooms, the children’swork and chatting together! Our older students (ages 3-5 years) drew self portra<strong>it</strong>swhich graced the halls of the school. Our younger children displayed their art in theirclassrooms. Everyone was very proud to show their work to their families.The entertainment for the evening began w<strong>it</strong>h our Master of Ceremonies, KarenErickson in her tiger print shirt introducing videos taken by the Family Center teachers,Janet Weil and Sally Grenfell. What a terrific way to show the l<strong>it</strong>tle ones in action singingand dancing and talking up a storm! True to our theme of the month: Zoo and FarmKaren’s class produced a video of her boys portraying animals singing Old McDonald Had aZoo. They did a marvelous job of sounding very true to life.Next came the live performances! Joanie Awender and Julia Golomb had their large groupspl<strong>it</strong> into small groups to perform as wild creatures and sing “We Are Going to the PettingZoo” wr<strong>it</strong>ten by Joanie Awender. In add<strong>it</strong>ion, there was a performance of “We’re Going OnA Safari” and “Oh What Am I?”Jenny Ignacio’s children rec<strong>it</strong>ed the story, Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? Theyenjoyed performing and helping one another remember their lines.www.deafkidstalk.orgThey handed off to one anotherbeautifully! The finale was a paradeled by Karen to music bySergio Mendes called Magalenhaand the children showing off theiranimal masks! Thank you all forcoming and supporting the childrenand teachers for all the hard workthey do all year!
Students & StaffSTUDENTS SPEAK…Matt Nutini...JWPOSD student1991-1993; Teacher assistant 2009-2010“My earliest memory of JWPOSD isSummer Sea Camp when I was 6 or7 years old. The teachers and administratorsturned the multipurposeroom into a big bubblebeach! My teachers brought lots ofenergy and enjoyment to the classroom.Even though I was not hearingimpaired, I always felt like I wasequal w<strong>it</strong>h the other students and Ireceived just as much attention asthey did.I enjoy working at JW now, becauseI love watching children interactw<strong>it</strong>h each other. It is great to seethe 1 and 2 year olds grow and developover the year. Young studentsoften come into the schoolw<strong>it</strong>h l<strong>it</strong>tle or no language skills andw<strong>it</strong>hin a year they have a vast vocabulary.When I am not at JW, I enjoy playingbasketball and tennis w<strong>it</strong>h myfriends and my brother when he ison leave from the Navy. I also enjoygoing to sporting events such asthe SF Giants. It is my hope to get adegree in early childhood educationand continue working w<strong>it</strong>h childrenin the future. “INTRODUCING…Tracy Scandlyn joined JWPOSD thismonth as our Development Director.Beyond her professional skillsand experience, growing up w<strong>it</strong>hmany hearing impaired familymembers and being previously acquaintedw<strong>it</strong>h some of our students,sponsors, and donors makesher uniquely qualified for this pos<strong>it</strong>ion.When she’s not working at JW,Tracy fills her time w<strong>it</strong>h her foursons’ sporting events and activ<strong>it</strong>ies.She loves to read, enjoys photography,is a certified massage therapistand soul collage facil<strong>it</strong>ator, and isalso an interior designer.Don’t be surprised if Tracy calls youto meet for coffee or a walk aroundthe neighborhood. Her philosophyis that all good development andfundraising depends on relationshipsand that <strong>it</strong> takes the effort ofEVERYONE to succeed!
We hope you will join us this comingNovember 13, 2010 at VillaRagusa once again to help supportour very special children!Benef<strong>it</strong> 2009-2010Villa Ragusa was the s<strong>it</strong>e for our 2009 asked folks to “dig deep in their pockets”“Love Boat” Gala event. Thanks to our to help our kids and the response wasparents and fabulous co-chairs, Annabel overwhelming. The energy in the roomHeinemann and Rola Abi-Ezzi, the evening was pos<strong>it</strong>ively charged while attendeeswas both beautiful and successful! Our once again dug deep in their hearts as wellcommun<strong>it</strong>y of parents are truly amazing. as into their pocket books.They worked tirelessly throughout theyear to plan the evening and solic<strong>it</strong> donationsAfter dinner, our Love Boat Casino openedfor the live and silent auctions. Theywhere guests enjoyed playing against theworked together to highlight each person’sstrengths such as creativ<strong>it</strong>y, organization,art and technological skills to bring <strong>it</strong> togetherall for the love of the children andthe school’s future generations.house and chatting w<strong>it</strong>h old and newfriends alike. Thanks to the generos<strong>it</strong>y ofour guests and donors, the event resultedin a net prof<strong>it</strong> of $135,000 which wasmatched by a very special foundation andlong time supporter. Thanks to all for aVilla Ragusa was a lovely venue, which offeredsuccessful event!space to showcase our silent auction<strong>it</strong>ems, wine tasting, dinner and casino. Theevening began w<strong>it</strong>h wine tasting hosted byDaou Vineyards from Paso Robles. Thankyou Daniel! Special thanks also goes tothe Hambrecht family from BelvedereVineyards for the donation of the wh<strong>it</strong>ewine which everyone enjoyed.2010 Annual Benef<strong>it</strong>JWPOSD Monopoly Night -Leaving Nothing to Chance6pm, Saturday, November 13,2010 – Villa RagusaCampbell, CAAfter the silent auction, guests weretreated to a fabulous dinner and live auction,while a touching video of our childrenwas presented. Not a dry eye was left inthe house when our own alumni, AnthonyGomez, stole the show. Anthony’s presentationwas not only moving, but he representedthe hope for deaf and hard of hearingchildren everywhere. Anthony then
Thank You to all the donors to Benef<strong>it</strong> 2009-2010Benef<strong>it</strong> 2009 Business DonorsA & A TimepiecesA. B. C. PediatricsAcademic Trainers/Brilliant BabiesAlhana FoodsAll Pro PaintingAll Stars Helping KidsAmazing YarnsAmici'sAncien WinesAquarium of the Bay at Pier 39Armadillo Willy'sAsian Art Museum of SFAuto Pride Car WashAvani Salon & SpaBay Area Discovery MuseumBear Valley Mountain ResortBed Bath & BeyondBella James Women's BoutiqueBelvedere VineyardsBianchinni's MarketBig 5 Sporting GoodsBonadeaBoulder Creek Golf & Country ClubBroadway by The BayBuca Di Beppo- OakridgeBuck's of WoodsideByington Vineyard & WineryCache Creek CasinoCalifornia Ear Inst<strong>it</strong>uteCalifornia Theatre CenterCamino Real Pet Clinic, Inc.Car Audio WarehouseCelebrate ArtChain ReactionCharles M. Schulz Museum andResearch CenterCheryl Burke Dance StudioChevronChipotleCigar LoftCinemark USA, Inc.C<strong>it</strong>y PubClassic Kids Photography, BurlingameClassic Kids Photography, LosGatosClayscott Insurance Agency, Inc.Coastal Repertory TheatreCold Stone CreameryCostco, Mountain ViewCostco, San JoseCoyote Point MuseumCrepevineCrown and CrumpetCypress InnDav<strong>it</strong>a Inc.Debbie <strong>Up</strong>land, IncDemandTec, Inc.DG StudioDisneyland Theme ParkDomenico WinesDouble D's Sports GrilleDream DinnersEarthquake SoundCorporationEloret CorporationExcel Health & F<strong>it</strong>ness, Inc.Fior d'Italia RestaurantFrankie, Johnnie & Luigi, Too!Frank's Leather and HidesFranklin Templeton InvestmentsGilroy Gardens Family Theme ParkGoKart RacerGolfland Centers DonationsGolfsm<strong>it</strong>hGoogleGu<strong>it</strong>tard Chocolate CompanyGumshoeHair from the HeartHalf Moon Bay Kayak CompanyHanson Bridgett LLPHappy Hollow Park and ZooHarrah's Lake TahoeHearst Castle and National GeographicTheatreHe<strong>it</strong>z Wine CellarsHilde Brand Furn<strong>it</strong>ureHiller Aviation MuseumHowden ElectriciFLY SF BAYIn and Out BurgerInfineon Race WayIngram Micro, Inc.James Craig SalonJeffrey's HamburgersJohn Bentley'sJohn Eric PaulsonThe Jungle Fun and AdventureJunior Gym of San MateoKeplers BooksKincaid's Fish, Chop & SteakhouseKlean KanteenLa CostaneraLa Pet<strong>it</strong>e BaleenLaBelle Day Spas & SalonsLe PapillonLinden Tree Children's Records &BooksThe L<strong>it</strong>tle Gym of MillbraeLiveOpsLoren Weltsch PhotographyLos Portales Mexican RestaurantLullaby LaneLunchBotsL'Vian Distinctive FashionsL. W. Hair DesignMain Street Coffee Roasting CompanyMaison SalonMalibu Grand PrixMarmot Mountain LLCMax's of Redwood C<strong>it</strong>y
Because of you, our children Listen, Think and Talk!Mayfield Bakery & CafeMazda Raceway Laguna SecaMDRx Direct, Inc.Med-El Corporation North AmericaMed<strong>it</strong>erranean Del<strong>it</strong>eMichael Merrill Design StudioMicro-Mode Products, Inc.Mission 6 SalonMo MusicMontalvo Arts CenterMorrison & Forester FoundationMotorolaMountain WineryMy Busy K<strong>it</strong>Nails by Nancy & KhoiNandi YogaNapa Valley Wine TrainNatural Stone, Inc.Norbu EnterprisesOakland AthleticsOlive Smart, LLCPacific Athletic ClubPalo Alto Medical FoundationPalo Alto PlayersPapa John's PizzaPaper PastichePasta Moon<strong>Peninsula</strong> Covenant Commun<strong>it</strong>yCenter<strong>Peninsula</strong> Harley Davidson<strong>Peninsula</strong> Infin<strong>it</strong>y<strong>Peninsula</strong> Jewish Commun<strong>it</strong>yCenterPhotography by DelgadoPlanet Gran<strong>it</strong>ePosh SalonRedwood C<strong>it</strong>y Elks Lodge # 1991Ripley's Believe It or NotRoss Stores, Inc.Sam's Chowder HouseSan Carlos PodiatrySan Francisco 49ersSan Francisco BalletSan Jose GiantsSan Jose SharksSan Mateo County HistoricalAssociationSan Mateo County JuvenileProbation DepartmentSan Mateo GymnasticsSapore ItalianoSea Horse RanchSequoia YMCASerra BowlSophie Buns BakerySouth San Francisco Police DepartmentSouthwest Airlines Co.Spa LuxeSprinkles CupcakesStarbucksStation One Firehouse, OaklandSundance the SteakhouseTalk of BroadwayTannourine RestaurantTarbooshThe Tech Museum of InnovationTheatreWorksThe Van's Restaurant on the HillVerizonVisable ChangesWarren Miller EntertainmentWax MuseumWh<strong>it</strong>e Rabb<strong>it</strong> Portra<strong>it</strong> StudiosWinchester Mystery HouseYahoo Inc.Zaavy.comBenef<strong>it</strong> 2009 Individual DonorsSalim AbiezziDr. Salwan & Rola AbiEzziPam AbiNaderKelli & Michael AgnichRichard & Victoria AgnichLorraine AkemannWallace & Shirley AkiLindsey AltGwendolyn AmanGina AnayaBrian David AnnulisMargaret AtwoodJoanie Awender &Shane McLaughlinS. G. and Suzanne AzzamCarlos BaezMark & Diana BakerChef Fee Bakhtiar & John BrennanLinda BalloutRabih & Amal Ballout<strong>Jean</strong> & John BauerKathy & Hal BaumannLauren Beene<strong>Jean</strong>ne BelangerCharlie & Debbie BellCarol Elizabeth BennettSayard BenvenutiIra BerkCassandra & Jacob BernsteinChris BerryTed & Nancy BiaginiKate Biagini-PennellMark J. BielendaMatt BloomSharon & Martin BloomerJui BrahmapurikarPran<strong>it</strong>a & Jay BrahmapurikarMimi & Sheldon BreinerJoy Ramell BrionesKim BronsonSilvia Leiva Browne CMTDavid BrysonRob & Laurie BurdettCarolyn & Preston ButcherSandy CademartoriVicente & Minerva CaguimbalJennifer CalderaroSteve CalderaroPhilip & Cindy CareyDianne CarlsonCapt. Paul & Mary Lou CarlsonStacy CarlsonTimothy Carlson & Luann AkiElis ChandraChristina ChappinWinnie CheungNina Gupta & Harpreet ChohanDhaarmika CoelhoBarry CodronJill and Brian CoffmanBetty Hall CollinsDaniel & Julie CooperGayle CorraoSalvatore CorraoStephanie CorriveauKim CresciJill CrimminsRichard A. CummingsCharles CunninghamFrank CunninghamJohn & Virginia CunninghamLisa & John CunninghamMonique Cziska-WeinmannDaniel & Robin DaouHolly DavisJim & Pat DavisAndrea & Pete Deffner
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts!Melissa DenvirAndrea DionMarjorie DossPatricia DuNahPierre DupontBonnie Elizabeth EastmanDr. Mojgan EbadiKaren & Tom EricksonWendy Lee & Brett FisherAvelino and Lyvonmarie FernandezElsie Floriani & Ron WendtStephanie FosterElizabeth & Raymond FournierLa<strong>it</strong>h FrangoulFuad & Elize FreihaAdrian & Jennifer FretlandJose & Clemen GarciaHeather GentnerAmber GilTiffany & Dave GiroudGauri Gokhale & Sameer NeneJosh Golomb & Julia GonzalezPatricia GomezMichely Goncalves &Evandro Goncalves De SouzaEmm (Betty) GonzalezJames & Pamela GoodeSally Grenfell & Andrew MrizekCathryn HaasKimberly Calderaro & Paul HaasMichel HaberAbboud & Lana HabrWilliam & Aiya HadayaMarsha Ann HainesRoger & <strong>Jean</strong>ette HajjarDaniel HamburgerCharles & Marilyn HansenHenrik HansenLis HansenJohn HarrisonJack E. HartJorg HeinemannMary HeffernanMr. & Mrs. HegemierAnnabel & Jan HeinemannSusie HelwegTraci & Jason HigginsBarbara & Steve HillerHarry & Loree HirschmanLois HoctorWilliam HughsonSharon HuppeJenny & Ramil IgnacioJoyce IwamotoRani JayakumarSandra JohnsonAmy KaiserJacqueline KalilMichael Raymond KarnsJoy & John KearnsJoe & Maura KeenenDanielle KehrDick KehrigHeidi KellyKenneth KellySidarth KhoshooCheryl KimCeleste K<strong>it</strong>agawaLin KohDeepak Kumar &Archana Kumari SinghAlex Kwong & Isabella SioCarrie LaakerDiane LaneNicholas LaneJoan Lang PerezDiane LangermannMaria LatushkinBarbara LawsonJennifer LeeboveMary Ruth & Steve LeenJennifer & Sean LembreeCarol Leong LE, CPEHenry and Margaret LerianKen LevinsonRoberta & Kenneth LloydMr. Bill LockyerSteve Lucero & Becky HighlanderIrena LukosheneJill MageeKendra MagnusonBetti & Bill MagoolaghanDiana MaloneAngeli ManeyNancy ManginiVince & Hannah ManiagoGary MarJeff & Lisa MarcacciJose MartinezKim & Mark MartinezMyrna MartinezIrene Martynova & Aadil RhaziDon & Barbara MattsonAndrew McConnachie &Carrie LawrenceBruce McConnachieJohn McConnachieRobert McConnachie &Judy NishimotoMel & Linda McNairyElizabeth McNultyMuffie MeierCarole MeyersKathy MillerAdam & Lauran MizockSylvia MoralesHope Morello & Ryan RobertsSara MoseleyPam and Peter MusladinJill MontaquilaJudy & Ron NagySergio & Olga NajarroLillian NeenoMark and Polly NeumannSherry NicholsonChristopher Nishimoto &Kristen SanoClifford & Janet NishimotoAlysia Nolfie-BrownMatt NutiniRobert & Sharon NutiniTerry Obee & Christine FintaMildie OberkotterJennie OhJane OkonKari OlssonDorothy & Tom OlundDiane O'NealMarie PacquetPeg PadnosMichael PalecekSusannah ParrishKaren PaulsenLinda Paulson & Scott RohlfingJohn PellMia PentCarol and Leroy PereiraJacquie & Micheal PerezYvonne & Bill PetertsenLaura PetersonOtto PfaeffleArthur & Catarina PicancoMeg and Mario PicancoLynn & Jeff PierceJoycelyn PineMartha & Steve PrendergastKerry Quistad
Thank you!Tom RathmanCraig RatnerC.D & Ramila C RavaniNileesha & Nilay RavaniPurvi RavaniPayal RavaniSteve & Teri ReadTrine & Javier RealMonica ReddyStephen & Shirley RexrodeKandice & Dave RighettiDebra RobertsHarold & Caryl RohlfingJennifer RowlandChristina RubinAdrienne RudermanJoseph SaadeM<strong>it</strong>chell SackEseta SakkalVictoria SalaKathy Santana LopezAm<strong>it</strong>a SaxenaAnna ScafaniJanett SchaakeSusan SchaefferDr. Robert & Enssieh SchainkerSusan ScharfJuan SchiantarelliVictor SchiantarelliLeonard SchiavoneBruce SchoenweilerCheryl SchraderDory and Eric SchraderMike and Amanda SchrageAndrea ShafferMoneeka J ShahCharles & Janet ShearerJames SheehanJames SherwoodRebekah ShineSeth ShostakVikash & Ranjana SinghalDonald & Suzan Sm<strong>it</strong>hPeter SpeekAnthea SpencerPaul SpencerTodd SperryElaine St. ClairMary Jacquline Stanisluars &Anbarason PaulSusan & Lou StanleyRebecca SteinfortMichelle StephensMatthew & Kristin StevensAstrid Storas & Simon CrosbyMay Sun-YoungKathleen SussmanGilbert SylviaLizi and Eddy TabetMichael TenholderKent ThiryElizabeth ThomsenSteven & Shari TochiharaLois TreloarTrevinoJohn & Vicki UmmelTom UsiltonFrederik & Janette R.Van Der WeijdenJoanne VerbeckSilvia VeroneseFelisa VilaubiCindy & Jeffrey VinesJared & Sammy VinesJim & Vivian VinesJimmy & Carey VinesMatt Voreyer & Michelle EasleyJanet Weil & Craig BrodBetsy Wh<strong>it</strong>eJody Winzelberg, AuDCynthia J. WoelkeBrian WolffJonathan WolffKaren WolffKatie & Mike WolffBradford & Christine WongLaura WrightCynthia YamaguchiFlorence YoungAline Yu & Thomas ChenKenneth & Caroll ZemelDr. Mary Ann ZetesTodd & Linda ZuckerRemembering JWPOSD inyour estate plan?<strong>Jean</strong> <strong>Weingarten</strong> <strong>Peninsula</strong> <strong>Oral</strong><strong>School</strong> for the Deaf relies on privatephilanthropy for a large part of <strong>it</strong>s operatingfunds. Since <strong>it</strong> was founded in1967, the gifts and bequests of generationsof alumni and friends have servedas the school’s financial foundation.The purposes for which JWPOSD needsand seeks gift support are many andvaried. They encompass faculty salaries,research funding, equipment, andmaintenance of buildings.If you would like a summary of types ofgifts and methods of giving to JWPOSD,the tax consequences thereof, andsample gift and bequest forms, pleasecontact our Development Director,Tracy Scandlyn attscandlyn@jwposd.org.YouShop...Our Kids Win!Sign up w<strong>it</strong>h eScrip & everytime you shop at any of theover 6,000 merchant locations,a percentage of yourpurchase will go to our group.Go to www.escrip.comClick on Sign <strong>Up</strong>Enter our Group ID@6658231EveryDollarHelps!
THANK YOU...for investing in the livesand future of ourchildren!Special thanks...The JWPOSD commun<strong>it</strong>y is a special one where families come together and make adifference each day at our school. Parents in Touch (PIT), our parent organization,supports our school in a mult<strong>it</strong>ude of ways throughout the year. Our parentsjump in for recess and bathroom duty, provided a gourmet Indian buffet to ourstaff for Teacher appreciation Day and worked for months planning and preparingour Annual Gala fundraiser. This is just a sample of the ways our parents supportour school. Many thanks to Alex Kwong for helping our walls stay strong. Alexspent each Friday during lunch completing a list of maintenance tasks, and hetackled them w<strong>it</strong>h a smile. THANK YOU Alex!A special thanks also goes to four very special individuals for their endless workand dedication to the school. Annabel Heinemann not only co-chaired our 2009Gala, she has agreed to co-chair the 2010 benef<strong>it</strong> as well. As if that was notenough, Annabel has also taken on our data base transfer to Salesforce, which isalmost complete. THANK YOU Annabel!Our grat<strong>it</strong>ude also goes to Judy Nishimoto and Julia Golomb, PIT President andVice President, for taking the time to arrange special events and supporting theschool and staff throughout the year in more ways than one can count.As you can see, we are truly fortunate to have the support from such special peoplein our commun<strong>it</strong>y. Huge thanks to each and every one of you! You are deeplyappreciated!Alumni…Our Annual Alumni Gathering took place recently and over 150 alumni families,friends and staff met on the JWPOSD campus. It was a time to reconnect, catch upand reminisce. It was also time to say bon voyage to Janet Weil and Liz Thomsenwho are starting new chapters in their lives after decades at JWPOSD. A highlightfor the children was the piñata that swung from the monkey bars. The timepassed much too quickly, but how wonderful <strong>it</strong> was to be together. Stay in touchby joining us on our JWPOSD group Facebook s<strong>it</strong>e.A Celebration of Life:Marsha BoyesA dear friend, parent andstaff member. Extraordinaryperson w<strong>it</strong>h an incrediblepassion, dedication,magnificent imagination,dreams and drive totransfer those dreams intoreal<strong>it</strong>y.We will remember hergorgeous smile, sparklingeyes and most of all herwonderful heart.Memorial serviceAugust 14, 2010Un<strong>it</strong>y Church3391 MiddlefieldPalo Alto, CA2-3pmReceptionJWPOSD3518 Jefferson AvenueRedwood C<strong>it</strong>y, CA3:30-5:30pmGifts/donations in memoryof Marsha can be sent toJWPOSD.