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Luckiest Principal In The World Retires From Education After 40 Years
By Cheryl Conway ith his retirement date fast approaching, the principal of the Brookdale Avenue Elementary School in Verona is facing some mixed emotions as he steps away from his lifelong career. Richard Rampolla has spent 40 years working in the Verona School district, starting out as a teacher and finishing his last 15 years as principal at Brookdale elementary. He announced his retirement in Jan. 2016 and will help transition the newly hired principal, Nicole Stuto, through the end of June. To celebrate and recognize his retirement, a recent reception was held at the Essex Fells Country Club and a retirement party was held Fri., June 3, at the Barnyard in Totowa. “Now that it’s getting close, it’s feeling very strange stepping away from something that I’ve loved so much for so many years,” says Rampolla. “I’m incredibly fortunate to have spent my entire career in the Verona public schools.” Rampolla began his career in the Verona School district in 1975 when he was hired as a fifth grade teacher at F.N. Brown School. Teaching was a career path he decided to explore while enrolled in college as a liberal arts major.
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“I started doing volunteer work with children,” for a recreation program while in college, explains Rampolla. His volunteering consisted of helping underprivileged kids with arts and crafts and reading. “I enjoyed it,” says Rampolla and “kids enjoyed working with me and it all changed from there,” as he switched out of liberal arts to focus on a degree in education. He earned his teaching degree from William Paterson and a degree in administration from Montclair State University. When fifth grade moved over to the H.B. Whitehorne Middle School in 1995, Rampolla merged too and stayed on as a fifth grade teacher until he became assistant principal at the middle school, a role he served for three years. In 2001, Rampolla was appointed to principal at Brookdale elementary school. After seeing what it was like being assistant principal, Rampolla says he was ready to take on responsibilities at Brookdale. One of four elementary schools, “We’ve always been the smallest of the elementary schools in Verona,” says Rampolla. With currently 114 students in grades kindergarten through fourth, enrollment has fluctuated over the years from 110 to 150 students. Looking back at his career in the district, Rampolla says “it’s all good memories.” At Brookdale, he enjoyed the Star Lab lessons, a portable planetarium that provides a “mini astronomy lesson” to students in grades kindergarten through four. Constellations are projected onto a dome so students can learn about the stars and various constellations from different cultures such as Greek, Native American and Chinese. In fifth grade, he mostly enjoyed coordinating and attending environmental trips to Stokes State Forest in Sussex County. “I always enjoyed the opportunity to teach,” he says, “while working with teachers and helping them develop their skills.” Staying in the Verona School district for four decades has been appealing to Rampolla as “I’ve enjoyed being able to see so many of my former students grow up and be successful” and seeing former students’ children grow up at Brookdale. Four current students at Brookdale are children of parents that he taught years ago. Rampolla gave his notice in Jan. as he wanted to allow enough time for the board to find a candidate and also help to transition the incoming principal, he says. Rampolla started in June to meet with his replacement, Stuto, to put her “in a
good place,” when he leaves. Deciding it was time to retire, “was a difficult decision but I felt it was the right time,” says Rampolla. “As much as I love this job, it was the right time to step away from it.” While “change is a necessary part in the education process,” Rampolla admits that changes are often a challenge to keep up with. “It’s been a little difficult to keep up with all of it,” he says. As he retires, Rampolla is “exploring options outside of education,” he says. He is looking forward to having some shared vacation time with his wife, Danusia, who works as a learning consultant in the Livingston Public Schools. School leaders tip their hat to the longtime administrator/educator for a job well done. John Quattrocchi, president of the Verona Board of Education says, “Mr. Rampolla has had a long and successful career in Verona. He has served in many capacities over his years, culminating with the leadership of Brookdale Avenue School. Our school community has the upmost respect and regard for his work, his leadership, and the impact he has had on the students he interacted with. After so many years, there continued on page 4
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People Flock To Turtle Back Zoo For Open House
By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta housands of people fled towards the gates of Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, on Sat., June 4, for the 14th Annual Essex County Open House. There was live music, clowns, carnival games, treasure chests, giveaways, prize wheels and trivia tests, providing exciting entertainment for children as their parents gathered around more than 10 information tables that provided information about public awareness programs and services provided by Essex County. Directors and employees were on hand to answer questions. It was a great way for Essex County residents to meet the people who work for their county. The Open House included free admission to the zoo, which features: a mini-golf safari miniature golf course, sea lions, sting rays and sharks in a touch tank, a state-of-the-art reptile and education building, jaguars, snow leopards, Gibbon apes, wolves, otters, alligators, reptiles, and bears. There is also a beautiful gift shop. Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, Jr., said, “We’ve done this for fourteen years. We’re here to socialize and network for Essex County. And it’s an opportunity to see the zoo for free.” According to DiVincenzo, last year there were 16,000 people in attendance. He said, “We’re hoping to hit 20,000 today.” This event was formerly held at a small setting in the Hall
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New Children’s Room And Reading Program Kick Off Summer
oin in Sat., June 25, 10 a.m. for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Grand Opening the brand new Children's Room at the Verona Public Library! The 2016 Summer Reading Program is set for June 25 – Aug. 10, kicking off at 9 a.m. on June 25. Pre-reader's, elementary, and middle school students are invited to register for the 2016 summer
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Support Junior Woman’s Club Of Verona’s With 2016 Discount Card
he Junior Woman’s Club of Verona has once again expanded its Discount Card program for 2016, providing incredible, potential savings for local residents who eat, shop and purchase services locally. Available now, the 2016 Discount Card features 27 local businesses, including several new businesses that have opened their doors in Verona over the past year. A majority of the discounts are valid for one full year. The Discount Card can be purchased for $20; senior citizens for $18. “This popular fundraiser not only provides exclusive discounts to local residents, but also encourages them to shop local and support small businesses,” said Erika Grothues, president of The Junior Woman’s Club of Verona. “With our Discount Card, people can save money every time they go grocery shopping, eat out, go out for ice cream or get their hair cut or nails done.” The full list of participating businesses include: Academy Apparel, American Cleaners, Anthony Franco's, Arroy D - The Thai
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continued from front page are thousands of lives he has touched - and his effect on those people is the best testimonial there can be.” He tells his students and staff: “I’m the luckiest principal in the world because I have the best students and staff,” says Rampolla. “Students success is a team effort. The parents have been incredibly supportive.” The
relationship he has had with the students has made his work so worthwhile. “The love I’ve gotten from them has sustained me every day that I’ve been here,” says Rampolla, who has two grown children. “My second family has also been my staff. “Now Ms. Stuto will become the luckiest principal in the world.”
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Local Mom’s Group Celebrates 65th Anniversary
By Anastasia Marchese he Jack and Jill chapter of Northern New Jersey celebrated a milestone anniversary last month. The group is one of the oldest chapters in NJ and the oldest one in this part of the state. The group was privileged to come together with past and current members to commemorate such a rich history of community involvement. Previous presidents were honored for their contribution to the chapter’s ongoing legacy along with newly elected president, Monique Moore Pryor. The Jack and Jill of America organization dates its beginnings to a meeting of 20 mothers that was held in Philadelphia on Jan. 24, 1938 under the leadership of Marion Stubbs Thomas. She instituted the meeting to discuss the possibility of starting an organization “to provide social, cultural, and educational opportunities for youth between the ages of two and nineteen.” According the organization’s national website, there are now more than 230 chapters in the U.S., with more than 40,000 family members participating currently. “Each chapter plans annual programming activities guided under a national theme.” “The Power to Make a Difference” is the current “National Programmatic Thrust [that] focuses on initiatives that will equip our members and youth with the power to make a difference in our chapters, communities and in the lives of children around the country.” There is a structure to each chapter and the children are
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kids. It was a great thing to do as a group.” They also learned about the history of fencing and its historical and continued importance. In addition to monthly activities for the groups, the chapter also organizes chapter wide activities to which sister groups are often also invited. Back in April, the chapter organized its annual Skills Olympics, this year entitled “Power up with 21st Century Skills.” A variety of speakers came to educate and prepare the children and inform parents as well. Shell Williams, who is the Education Chair for the North Jersey Chapter, organized the event which included “Phenomenal speakers, facilitators, and workshops on technology, entrepreneurship, art, science and expressive communication.” In addition to educational programs for members and children, the Jack and Jill organization has a commitment to community service. Some groups visited the Montclair Inn in February and March to play board games with the seniors and built intergenerational relationships. The senior teens spent volunteer hours helping at Christine’s Soup Kitchen at Holy Trinity Church in March. Fundraisers and other community service projects are a cornerstone of the Jack and Jill mission. The North Jersey Chapter is grateful for its rich history as well as its continued opportunity to serve the community. To find out more about the North Jersey Chapter, go to www.mightynorthjersey.com
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Verona Implements A New Map Service To Keep Residents Informed
By Jason Cohen n an effort to keep up with big box stores and online distributors, in April, Verona Township joined Vidoovy, an online service that creates an informative video map for municipalities to interact with people looking for information. Other towns that use this are Montclair, Bloomfield and West Orange. On the left side of its website there is a link “Visit the Verona Vidoovy Map.” This takes people to a page that features 10 locations throughout Verona, each with its own introductory video. “Our goal overall that we have set for ourselves is to divert five percent of the big box store and online purchases back to local businesses,” said Patrick Sutherland, the creator of Vidoovy. “With the spending in a typical big box store reaching into nine figures, five percent of those revenues would have a big impact for Verona and our other local business communities. Reaching this goal
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will take some time but we get a little closer with every community we sign up and every video we create.” According to its website, Vidoovy was created to keep shopping local. It launched in 2012 in West Orange and then expanded to Montclair and Bloomfield. Steven Neale, a member of the Department of Community Services in the Township of Verona, spoke to the “Verona News” about the new program. Neale explained that the idea originated with the township’s Sustainable Verona team and one of its goals this year is to focus on the community and how it can better engage residents and businesses. He said the team was approached by Vidoovy and after a couple meetings it was brought to the township because they thought it would be an asset to helping Verona grow and showcase everything it has to offer. “We believe that the key to a successful and sustainable community lies within the
Social Planned To Attract New Members To Join Junior Women’s Club
he Junior Woman’s Club of Verona plans to host a New Members Social at 8 p.m. on Thurs., June 23, at The Verona Inn. Women interested in joining the club and current members are encouraged to attend. It promises to be a fun night out! To attend the social, RSVP to membership@veronajuniors.org by Thurs., June 16, for more information. Friends and neighbors who might be interested in learning more about the Juniors are welcome to at-
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Verona And Short Hills Seniors Among Writing Contest Winners
he writing talents of nine Essex County residents were recognized during the Annual Essex County Senior Legacies Writing Contest Celebration Luncheon on Wed., May 25. The Legacies Writing Contest encourages Essex senior citizens to write essays about the people and events that have influenced their lives. “Our Senior Citizen Legacies Writing Contest is a unique way for our older population to share their life’s stories and describe the people and events that helped to shape their lives,” said Essex County Executive Director Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. “Our seniors’ stories make you laugh and they touch your heart. They provide us with a different perspective on historical events and what our society was like.” The Director’s Award was presented to Nutley resident Eleanor Slomkowski for “Instant Messages (IMS) to Heaven.” Winning stories were “My Husband the Unspoiled Brat” by Verona resident Irene Bilotti, “The Ragman” by East Orange resident Carol T. Jenkins, “The Night Muhammad Ali Taught Me How to Become a Champion in Life” by Bloomfield resident Alfred Sonny Piccoli and “My Immigration Experience” by Montclair resident Amelia Teo. Honorable mention stories were “Thoughts of Mama” by Newark resident Mary Azagra, “My Aunt Rose” by Short Hills resident Nancy Feigel, “Helping Hands” by Belleville resident Kathryn D. Mackie and “Younger than Springtime Older than Dirt” by Montclair resident Robin Ehrlichman-Woods.
“All our seniors have stories to tell, and our Legacies Writing Contest provides our older adults with an incentive to preserve their memories, and create a living history,” Essex County Division of Senior Services Director Jaklyn DeVore said. “Writing enables our seniors to share their memories with friends and families, allows them to reminisce about old times, and keeps their minds active. This is one of our most popular events because of the emotions and memories that are evoked.” Irene Bilotti from Verona wrote “My Husband, the Unspoiled Brat,” which was selected as one of the winning stories. Bilotti lovingly writes about her husband of 52 years, Pat. As their family was growing, he changed diapers, taught religious classes and organized Cub Scout activities. When their children were grown and he had grandchildren, he took them for outings in Verona Park and, even today, continues to drive his grandson Todd to Verona High School. When his older brother and sister needed care, he took attended to their finances, did grocery shopping and helped wherever he could. And when his wife wants peace and quiet to do her daily crossword puzzle, he leaves her alone. “I love him, congratulate him and respect him for all he has achieved and given to others, and can safely and convincingly say that he is definitely an unspoiled brat,” she writes. Nancy Feigel from Short Hills wrote “My Aunt Rose,” which received an honorable mention award. The story fo-
cuses on the free-spirited Aunt Rose and some of her exploits. She learned to play the piano by herself, made friends easily and one night went with a group of friends to attend a party at the beach without the permission of her parents – which was unheard of at the time. When she met her future husband, Harry, he was shy and was waiting for the results of the Bar Exam. When Harry learned he passed, Aunt Rose congratulated him. They began dating and she demanded that they marry before the year ended, so they were wed on Dec. 31. “You don’t have to be a professional writer to participate in our Senior Legacies Writing Contest. Our seniors are very talented and they write from the heart,” Essex County Director of Citizen Services Anibal Ramos said. “Every year, I am impressed with the emotion and quality of stories. I congratulate every one for participating,” he added. Sponsored by the Essex County Division of Senior Services, the Legacies Writing Contest was started in 1996 and was part of a national contest which encouraged senior citizens to discover the joys of writing while sharing their stories with others. Although the national contest was discontinued in 1998, the Essex County Division of Senior Services continued to sponsor the Legacies Writing Contest on a local level. Each of the winners’ stories are posted on the Essex County website on the Division of Senior Services webpage at www.essexcountynj.org. For more information, call 973-395-8375.
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BOE Names New Brookdale Avenue Elementary School Principal
by Ashley Bouwense icole Stuto will begin her role as Brookdale Avenue Elementary School principal Sept. 1, and she is both honored and excited to join the new school community. “Verona has a history of academic excellence as well as a strong school culture,” Stuto said. “I look forward to working closely with the staff, parents and students.” Stuto has a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentration in elementary education from Villanova University. She earned her Master of Arts in educational leadership from Montclair State University. “I have always had a passion for working with young children,” she explained. “My mom was an elementary teacher for 40 years, so I was exposed to the profession at a young age.” From coaching to cheerleading to directing summer camps, Stuto has had an array of experience working with children, which she said directed her to choose her career path in the education field. Stuto currently serves as a K-5 instructional coach within the Wyckoff Public School District. She primarily works in professional development, where she supports teachers in their instructional practice and the demands of district and state initiatives. Be-
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terest of children. Her background in reading and writing workshop, as well as her experience within the area of instructional coaching and technology infusion, makes Mrs. Stuto an excellent fit for Brookdale Avenue School and the Verona Public Schools.” With the ever-dynamic education environment, Stuto knows that schools are challenged to prepare students to navigate within this technological age and, therefore, “It’s necessary to build a shared vision for the district and how students will be educated for the 21st century,” she said. “As principal, the students are my first concern, and I want to ensure that each child is given tools and the opportunity to succeed. Changes in education are inevitable, and it will be my responsibility to continue to empower teachers, encourage students and engage the community in the learning process.” Stuto has already had the opportunity to attend Brookdale Avenue school events, like the art show and band and chorus concerts. She will continue to attend events throughout the remainder of the school year. She said, “It has been great getting to know the teachers and beginning to introduce myself to parents and students. I spent a day a Brookdale Avenue, where I was able to see the daily workings of the building while visiting the students engaged in learning in their
classrooms. Mr. Rampolla has been an invaluable resource, and he and I will continue to collaborate.” The district has provided a transition plan for retiring Principal Richard Rampolla and Stuto from May to June. “Everyone has been so welcoming over the past month,” she said, “and it has been wonderful getting to meet so many community members, especially the students. I look forward to getting to know each and every student personally and develop relationships with them, as I hope to be an important part of their educational journey.”
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Food Pantry’s Open Doors Aim To Meet Verona And Area’s Needs
By Lynn Adamo hen Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit opened doors to its food pantry, organizers recognized there was a need, but had little idea how much traffic to expect. “It was kind of a guessing game, the first one,” said the Rev. Jerry A. Racioppi, Holy Spirit’s rector, “but it was much larger than we could’ve imagined.” Eighteen individuals visited April 23, the pantry’s inaugural date, with the same number, though different people, shopping Memorial Day weekend. “We thought we would’ve gotten more that day (May 28), but have a feeling the holiday had something to do with it,” Racioppi concluded. Organizers are ready to welcome shoppers from Verona and the surrounding area again from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat., June 25, and encourage residents to continue contributions of non-perishable foods throughout the summer, when donations typically lag. The pantry is realization of a three-year church dream, envisioned after parishioners learned of growing needs through a United Way study called ALICE, or Asset-Limited, IncomeConstrained, Employed. ALICE represents the growing number of working individuals and families who struggle to afford housing, food, child care, health care and transportation, and Holy Spirit members wanted to create positive change for
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continued from previous page lower level at 36 Gould Street. Racioppi underscored the continual need for non-perishable food items, toiletries and occasionally for volunteers to stock shelves and staff pick up days. Two items the pantry doesn’t need: “Everyone thinks of pasta and soup, but we’re well stocked with them,” he added. “Items that are really popular and go quickly are laundry detergent, which can be a little pricey, toiletries, paper towels, Saran and aluminum foil.” Other unexpired non-perishable items can be dropped in the 24-hour bin outside the church’s parking lot door. Needed items need include: canned fruit and individual fruit cups, pasta sauce, juice and juice boxes, snack packs for kids, chocolate milk in kidsize boxes, tea in small boxes (24 or 48 counts), coffee, condiments, cooking oil, peanut butter and jelly, packaged milk (like Parmalat), canned cat and dog food, laundry detergent, hand soap, shampoo, toiletries like toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, sham-
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amilies are invited to come to Essex County Kip’s Castle Park for the Free Friday Flicks in June. Gates open at 7 p.m. and movies will be shown at dusk on the lawn at Essex County Kip’s Castle in Verona. The public is encouraged to bring chairs or blankets on which to sit. Admission is free; refreshments will be for sale. Fri., June 17, “Cinderella,” rain date is
Sat., June 18. Before the movie, there will be a Cinderella performer to meet guests in the castle and face painting will be held outside. For more information, call 973-4337469. The Essex County Park System was created in 1895 and is the first county park system established in the United States.
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Junior Woman’s Club Wraps Up Year
he Junior Woman’s Club of Verona recently wrapped up a very successful year and received several honors at the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs convention that took place May 2-4. At the convention, the Juniors were recognized with top honors for its outstanding activities around advocacy for children, home life, communications, fundraising, conservation and leadership. Verona Fights Hunger Week was specifically recognized as one of the top community improvement programs spearheaded by a woman’s club in NJ. The Juniors’ 2015-2016 fundraising efforts benefited from tremendous community support and enabled the club to donate $13,000 to Verona organizations, such as the fire department, rescue squad, library and PBA. These donations include funds for all of the local schools, elementary through high school. In Oct. 2015, the Juniors led Verona Fights Hunger Week, the second annual town-wide food drive collected 1,600 bags of food for the Human Needs Food Pantry in Montclair and an additional $2,000 in donations for that organization. The Juniors also
partnered with the Verona Environmental Commission to create a new pocket park on Grove Avenue holding a ribbon cutting event on Nov. 21, 2015. The Junior Woman’s Club of Verona grew its membership, adding fourteen members in 2015-2016. The Junior Woman’s Club of Verona is a versatile organization that has been involved in social and charitable work since its inception in 1926. The Juniors address Verona’s diverse needs by promoting education, preserving natural resources, encouraging healthy lifestyles, working on behalf of the elderly and people with disabilities, supporting participation in the arts and advocating for issues of concern to women, children and families. Anyone interested in learning more about this very active organization of women should visit www.veronajuniors.org. Prospective members also are welcome at business meetings, which are held the second Wed. of each month, except April, July, August and December, at 8 p.m. in the Verona Community Center.
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