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This resolution congratulates the Charlton Heights Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team for winning the New York State Championship.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of creative and critical thinking skills. by recognizing a program (Odyssey of the Mind) that goes beyond standard academics, encouraging innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork among students.
Celebrates the achievements of young women in STEM and the arts. , as the honored team is composed entirely of fourth-grade girls who created a technically impressive and artistically rich performance.
Acknowledges the role of educators and mentors. (the coaches) in fostering student growth, emphasizing the impact of supportive adults in helping students reach ambitious goals.
Promotes the value of educational competitions. as a source of pride and community spirit, reinforcing how such events contribute to both individual student development and broader school traditions of excellence.
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Honor Student Team Champions
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Sponsors
61 Co-sponsors
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
- Fredrick J. Akshar II
- George Amedore
- Bob Antonacci
- Jamaal Bailey
- Brian Benjamin
- Alessandra Biaggi
- Phil Boyle
- Neil D. Breslin
- John E. Brooks
- David Carlucci
- Leroy Comrie
- Simcha Felder
- John J. Flanagan
- Rich Funke
- Patrick M. Gallivan
- Jim Gaughran
- Michael Gianaris
- Andrew Gounardes
- Joseph A. Griffo
- Pete Harckham
- Pamela Helming
- Brad Hoylman-Sigal
- Robert Jackson
- Chris Jacobs
- Daphne Jordan
- Todd Kaminsky
- Anna Kaplan
- Brian Kavanagh
- Timothy M. Kennedy
- Liz Krueger
- Andrew J. Lanza
- Kenneth P. LaValle
- Betty Little
- John Liu
- Monica Martinez
- Rachel May
- Shelley Mayer
- Jen Metzger
- Velmanette Montgomery
- Zellnor Myrie
- Thomas F. O'Mara
- Robert Ortt
- Kevin S. Parker
- Roxanne J. Persaud
- Jessica Ramos
- Michael H. Ranzenhofer
- Patty Ritchie
- Gustavo Rivera
- Joseph E. Robach
- Julia Salazar
- James Sanders Jr.
- Diane J. Savino
- Luis R. Sepúlveda
- Susan Serino
- José M. Serrano
- James L. Seward
- James Skoufis
- Toby Ann Stavisky
- Andrea Stewart-Cousins
- Kevin Thomas
History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 1178 BY: Senator TEDISCO CONGRATULATING the Charlton Heights Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Championship on March
23, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the Charlton Heights Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Championship on Saturday, March
23, 2019, in Binghamton, New York; and WHEREAS, Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program in which students from kindergarten through college learn how to think divergently by working as a team to solve an open-ended problem; and WHEREAS, As… Show allHide
23, 2019, in Binghamton, New York; and WHEREAS, Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program in which students from kindergarten through college learn how to think divergently by working as a team to solve an open-ended problem; and WHEREAS, As part of the Odyssey of the Mind program, students also learn creativity, innovation, problem-solving, critical thinking, global awareness, interpersonal and collaborative communication skills, self-directions and adaptability; and WHEREAS, Part of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District, the Charlton Heights Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team competed in the Leonardo's Workshop problem, that required students to create and present a performance telling an original story about Leonardo da Vinci; and WHEREAS, This remarkable all-girl team of six fourth-graders' solution included a robotic knight powered by hydraulics and two jaw-dropping replicas of Leonardo's the Mona Lisa and Lady with Ermine paintings; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, the team incorporated song, dance, and witty dialogue of a painting that snapped to life into their eight-minute performance; and WHEREAS, Coaches Kodi Kibler and Sara Welsh have done a superb job in guiding, molding and inspiring the team members toward their goals; and WHEREAS, The triumphant Charlton Heights Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team members are Lucy Capo, Emme Fischer, Arden Heiner, Stella Kibler, Gabi Tatro and Caroline Welsh; and WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, these scholars now stand honorably, with just pride in their accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by their teachers, family and friends; and WHEREAS, Educational competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and accomplishment, and these outstanding students have clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate the Charlton Heights Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team upon the occasion of capturing the New York State Championship on
March 23, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the Charlton Heights Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team and Coaches Kodi Kibler and Sara Welsh.
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