Patriot Day at Angelo L. Tomaso School

Posted on October 20, 2022 by

Dan DiBella Posted in Our Publications, Warren Monthly

(above, l-r) Officer Ciampa takes a picture with Mrs. Deanna DeRoner’s class. Front row: Sania Mehta, Dean Vaile, Luke D’Ecclessis Second Row – Sarah Sullivan, Zachary Greaves, Noelle Figueiredo, Sydney Collman, Lilah Veiga, Capri Curtis, Tanush Mukherjee, Austin Wimbush (paraprofessional); Back row: Patricia Lospinoso (paraprofessional), Officer Ciampa, Nicolo Runfolo, Sebastian Zielonka, Samvit Raina, Deanna DeRoner (teacher), Livia Pimentel, Teresa Kuprat (paraprofessional), Stella Ferreiro, Grace Lukacs, and Christine Smith (principal)

Patriot Day at ALT School

Warren Township Public Schools

On Friday, September 9, 2022, students and staff from Angelo L. Tomaso (ALT) School were encouraged to dress in red, white, and blue in observance of Patriot Day, the national day of service and remembrance of September 11.

During the student-led morning news show, students and staff were treated to a live performance of the Star-Spangled Banner by the school’s music teacher, Ms. Alice Beals. Principal Christine Smith joined the morning show to explain the importance of Patriot Day.

ALT Prides itself on developing empathy, generosity, and gratitude among students, stated Smith. “Patriot Day is the perfect learning opportunity for our students to show their appreciation for those who serve our community each day.”

(above) ALT Live News anchors Mihika Mukherjee and Gavin Gartner deliver the morning messages.

ALT students and staff would like to thank special guests, Detective Joseph Casorio from the Warren Township Police Department (WTPD), Officer Victoria Ciampa from the WTPD, Dante Verdun from the Washington Valley Volunteer Fire Company, and Daniel Lorimor, retired Police Office and current Security Compliance Manager for visiting ALT.

Casorio, Ciampa, Verdun, and Lorimor dedicated their morning to introducing themselves to the ALT students and describing their role as First Responders. The district would like to express gratitude for all essential emergency workers and the impact they have on their communities.

Photos by Warren Township Public Schools