Mrs. Marie Chauvet-Monchik Retirement Celebration Russo’s On The Bay Queens, New York June 23, 2023
Program Mistress/Master of Ceremony------------------------Ms. Mardianivna Marthone Mr. Phillippe Cruz Invocation-----------------------------------------------Father Rhey Garcia St. Joseph/St. Thomas Catholic Church Staten Island, New York Greetings---------------------------------------------- Mrs. Marie R. Letang Assistant Principal ---------------------------------------Speakers---------------------------------------------------------- Mr. Robert Cruz Son Mr. Glames Rodney Chauvet Brother Dr. Evelyn W. Castro Superintendent of CSD#17 1997-2003 *Dean of Education Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, New York Dr. Clarence Ellis Superintendent of CSD # 17 2013-2021 *Superintendent of East Ramapo Central District East Ramapo, New York Ms. Shenean Lindsay Superintendent of CSD#17 Brooklyn, New York Page 1
Special Tribute----------------------------------------------Dr. Wilhelmina Early Assistant Principal 2003-2017 *Adjunct Professor of Education Touro College Brooklyn, New York Poem-------------------------------------------------------- “A Grandmother Just Like You ” Caroline Cruz, Yuhan Cruz, Dillon Noel, Emma Cruz and Jerry-Glen Monchik Remarks from Honoree--------------------------------Mrs. Marie B. Chauvet-Monchik Principal Special Recognition-----------------------------------Ms. Mardianivna Marthone Presentation of Gifts----------------------------------Mr. Lewis St. Victor IEP Coordinator Closing Remarks------------------------------------Ms. Mardianivna Marthone Mr. Phillippe Cruz Page 2
Marie B. ChauvetMonchik Principal of PS 138 My career in the Department of Education started 40 years ago at PS 138 as a Science teacher. PS 138 is my heart and soul; I love the school so much. I have been the proud principal of Public school 138 for the last 22 years. The school always strives to create a learning environment where students are afforded the opportunity to succeed academically, emotionally, and socially. This vision is made possible because of the caliber of the staff, parents, administration, and students, working collaboratively toward a common goal, which is to offer the best educational experience to all students. Mission Statement: I believe that all children can learn if they are taught properly. Over the years, I have created a positive learning environment, where the children felt comfortable to learn, despite the challenges that they may have been experiencing outside of the school. They felt that the school was their second home. Teachers in the school must provide students with the proper tools to use in order to learn; students must be supported academically and socially in order for them to grow intellectually and emotionally, and become self-sufficient and productive citizens. Motto: My motto is “Educate to Elevate.” We must educate all of our students in order to elevate their learning curve because education is the great equalizer in society. Educational Background: I am the product of the New York City Public school system. I graduated from high school when I was 16 years old. College was the best educational experience that shaped my life into who I am today. I enjoyed every aspect of my college days, including spending sleepless nights to prepare myself for exams, quizzes, or research papers. I did not want to leave college because I feared the unknown and there was so much to learn. I graduated from York College with a Bachelor’s degree in Science Education. I earned my first Master’s degree in Science Education from Long Island University in 1984. I enrolled in a second Master’s program at Long Island University, this time, Page 3
majoring in Educational Leadership and administration. I completed my second Master’s degree in 1990. I was part of a focus group on Educational Reform at Princeton University in 1993. In 1998, I was a member of a study group, the “Twenty First Century Educational Reform” at the University of Pittsburgh. From 1998 to 2000, I attended Columbia University where I completed my post-graduate studies in Educational Leadership. I was appointed Principal of PS 138 in 2001 under the leadership of Dr. Evelyn Castro, then Superintendent of Community School District 17. In the fall of 2001, I became a Yale Fellow focusing on Child Study and Early Childhood Cognitive Development by Dr. James Comer and Dr. Joiner. In the summer of 2002, I attended New York City Principals Academy to fine-tune my administrative skills. In 2006, I was a presenter at the Core Knowledge Convention, in Boston, Massachusetts. Work Experience I started to volunteer at August Martin High school during my college years from 1979 to 1981. I enjoyed working with High school students because it enabled me to teach students the prerequisite skills they needed to succeed in college. Since I was passionate about science, I wanted to create as many scientists as possible. I taught my students about the different areas of science because I wanted them to be prepared for college. 1980-1983 BRAGS Brooklyn Haitian American Good Shepherds High School Science and Math teacher: I taught Regents Biology to students in grades 9, 10, and 11. 1983-1985 Public School 138, grades K-6 Science teacher 1985-1991 Public School 138, second grade teacher. I taught the foundational skills a student needs in order to succeed in second grade. I also taught them French. 1991-1993 Public school 138, Reading Recovery teacher, grades 3-6 1993-1995 Public School 6, Bilingual first grade teacher. I also worked at the Office of Teacher Development as a Staff Developer for newly hired teachers. 1995-1996 Public School 6, Science teacher, grades PreK-5 1996-2001 Public School 138, Assistant Principal, grades PreK-5 2001-2023 Public School 138, Principal, grades 3K to 8. Program Highlights at PS 138 PS 138 is a Three-K through Eighth grade school. Its student population age ranges from two to fourteen years old. The curriculum is uniquely designed to address the needs of the diverse students that make up the school population, due to age differences, cultural background, instructional needs, and learning styles. The school focuses on language development and conceptual understanding of Literacy, Math, Science, and Social Studies, French, Arts, Physical Education, Technology, and Social Emotional Learning. An accelerated program embedded in the curriculum exposes students to higher-level Page 4
learning. The program is taught directly by the teachers and reinforced through project-based learning in all grades. Seventy eight percent of our graduating class enroll in regents classes at the school. They study Living Environment, Earth Science, and Algebra 1. Most eighth graders have an opportunity to earn between 2 and 6 credits by the time they graduate. High Schools accept the eighth graders regents’ exams scores when they start the ninth grade because the students get a score of 75 or higher on their regents exams. At PS 138, students are engaged in the visual and performing Arts program. As part of their music education, students in grades Kindergarten to three take violin class. Every year, we go one grade higher. They have a recital once a year to highlight their musical and artistic talents. This year, in addition to our in-house recital, our young violinists performed at the Fiddle Fest Recital held at Prospect Height High School in the spring. As for the visual arts, the Art teacher engages students in studying art elements, art history, as well as creating portraits, paintings, drawings, murals, and other art work you may see in display throughout the school building. Students really put their talents to work. Foreign language: Students at all grade levels learn how to speak, read, and write French, a program that starts from 3K. Meet the Debate Team: One of the Middle School teachers leads the debate team. He integrates debates in his English Language Arts lessons to motivate students to analyze situations, use their critical thinking skills to make decisions and draw conclusions. As a culminating activity, the teams presents a mock trial once a year. Other teachers and students have the opportunity to see the team in action. At PS 138, we create opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and give them a voice in decision-making. Students are involved in running for student government seats. A teacher works collaboratively with the students to organize elections. Students elect the most qualified peers to represent them and share their views. Career Day: The annual Career Day has always been successful. Students focus on what they would like to be when they grow up and what they must do to achieve their goals. They must dream, believe, set goals and achieve. They also dress for success on Career Day. They meet and speak with different professionals about the career of interest to them. Multicultural Day: At Ps 138, we value all cultures and embrace the differences students and their families bring to the school. Students enjoy sharing their culture, music, traditions, and food with their peers on Multicultural Day. The multicultural parade is the highlight of the day. The students walk and dance to cultural music, their country flags held high as they march around the neighborhood. The PTA and the SLT are essential to the school operation. The SLT and PTA members work very close with parents, administration, teachers and staff, and the community at large, to make important decisions about teaching, learning, and student achievements. The community-based organization “Research Foundation of Medgar Evers (Beacon)” provides after school care for students from Kindergarten to eighth grade. Page 5
Our goal at PS 138 is to prepare all students to be college and career ready as they strive to be successful academically, socially, and emotionally so that they may become productive members of society. It takes all of us to achieve this goal. Recognition: 2001- PS 138 was featured in the New York Times, in 2001 for its substantial gains on the NYS English Language Arts test scores. 2002- Twenty-two fifth graders were selected to go to the Yale Child Study Forum for a week along with their parents. 2003- I was the co-author of a book published by Yale University in reference to Student Learning. 2005- The school was part of ABC and NBC news and the New York Post for making a 20-point gain on the New York State English Language Arts test scores. 2005- The school celebrated its Centennial Year. The 100th Anniversary Celebration was highlighted in News 14, The Amsterdam News, and broadcasted on the Haitian Radio Program. 2006- I attended the Core Knowledge Convention in Boston as one of the presenters. 2008- Three students won first place in the District 17 Spelling Bee, for third, fourth and fifth graders. 2014- The school was highlighted in the Amsterdam News when our Basket Ball Team won first place in Brooklyn. The school was third place, citywide. 2014- The school was highlighted on News One for making it to the finalist on the Citywide Step Competition. We won second place. 2016- The school was highlighted by Chanel Thirteen News Hour for the Restorative Approach that we used to curtail student suspension. Personal Narrative: I have been married to Jerry Francis Monchik for thirty-five years. He has always been by my side since the day that we met, 37 years ago. Thank you for supporting me in achieving my goals. You taught me the importance of having a family and raising our children together. I have five wonderful children Robert Ramsess, Philippe Benjamin, Sade Victoria, Joseph Francis, and Daniel William. They inspire me to be a better person. They bless my life with five grandchildren: Caroline, Yuhan, Dillon, Emma, and Jerry-Glenn. They are most precious to me. They give me great pleasure to watch them grow and mature. Page 6
My mom, Marie Rose Chauvet, is instrumental of my success. She brought me to the United States when I was a young child and supported me throughout my life. She is a beacon of hope that kept me grounded and focused, regardless of the situation. My Dad, Fernand Chauvet (deceased), sacrificed so much for his family. I have always admired his courage and determination. His motto was, “Never Give Up.” He is no longer with us; he was so proud of me. He would have been elated to be part of this celebration. My Brother Rodney whom I had the pleasure of watching grow into the man he has become. Thank you for being my life support, for being there for me in good and bad times. My nieces and nephews are very important components in my life. I would like to acknowledge my aunts Tante Marguerite, Tante Yolande, and my Godmother, Tante Odette. My mom’s sisters were like another mom to me. They were always there, cheering me and supporting me. The four sisters were very close so they brought up their children as if they were all my brothers and sisters. The tight bond that we share to this day, keeps the family closely knitted, regardless of the physical distance. My twenty cousins are like my brothers and sisters. We always want to be together because we are the descendants of Marie Victoria and her husband Clement Andre. Lastly, I would like to thank my grandmother, Marie Victoria, who thought me the meaning of unconditional love and to love God above all things. I loved her so much. She passed away when I was 16 years old, but the lessons that she taught me remain engraved in my heart to this day. Page 7
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From the Desk of Superintendent Shenean N. Lindsay Dear Ms. ChauvetMonchik, Congratula ons on forty years of service as an educator with the New York City Public School system. It has been an honor to know and work with you over the last eight years as Deputy Superintendent and now as Superintendent. You have the kindest heart I have ever seen. You have always been consistent with a big smile and warm hug for all who can be graced by your presence. I have always enjoyed engaging in conversa on with you learning about the history of Community School District 17 schools and your “why” as a leader. It was you who gave me encouragement when you knew I was not feeling my best as a leader. Your warmth and gentle feedback have helped make me a be er district leader. I will miss you tremendously and hope that we will remain in touch. Do take care of yourself and take a moment to stop and smell the roses! Thank you for your leadership. Educa onally, Shenean N. Lindsay Shenean N. Lindsay Superintendent Community School District 17 Page 9
Dion Curtis (IA) PS 399 Kevyn Bowles PS 532 Valerie Macey PS 705 Jessica Saratovsky PS 770 Middle School Dr. Arlene Burnett MS 2 Dewana Daids MS 61 Bently Warrington MS 246 Tamara Johnson MS 340 Shery-Ann Atkinson (IA) MS 352 Tricia Delauney MS 353 Dr. Monique Campbell MS 354 Dr. Sojourner Welch -David MS 394 Dr. Michelle Luard MS 484 Michael Wiebusch MS 722 High School Dr. Michelle Penn 528K Ms. Shenean Lindsay Superintendent CSD #17 Dr. Georgette Branch Deputy Superintendent CSD # 17 Page 10
Page 11 Community School District # 17 Principals 2022-2023 Sharon Porter PS 6 Shamika Watson PS 12 Dr. Tessa Alleyne PS 91 Dr. John Samerson PS 92 Marie Chauvet-Monchik PS 138 Michael Johnson PS 161 Victor Esannason PS 181 Berthe G. Faustin PS 189 Hadar Gahfi PS 191 Florentine Ulysse PS 221 Tamara Foy PS 241 Elisa Brown PS 249 Marc Mardy PS 289 Olga Maluf PS 316 Mecca Geters PS 375 Marie Casseus Monteau PS 397 Ariana Bulter-Bass PS 398
After all you have done, It’s time to have some fun. BON VOYAGE! Love, Robert and Family Page 12
Congratula ons “Oh, the places you’ll go! Today is your day. You’re off to great places. You’re off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself. Any direc on you choose.” ~ Dr. Seuss ~ Love, Philippe, Melanie, Caroline, and Emma Cruz Page 13
To you my big sister, my family and I would like to congratulate you on your retirement. There are few people who have worked harder than you in your profession and I hope you found fulfillment in your career. Dad was always proud of you and would have been even prouder now. The Chauvet Family, Rodney, Celina, Sanaa, Kimberly and Anthony. Page 14
Jeannot’s Family Page Dear Besnard, You have been a blessing to our family. You are an amazing woman. You are truly a trail blazer that leads the way for others to accomplish their goals. You are loving, kind, inspiring, motivating and I feel the passion in everything that you do. Thank you for being your authentic self because you are magnificent and wonderfully made. I love you and wish you the best retirement, that is filled with love, peace, and fun adventures. – Your Cousin Berta & Family Dear God Daughter, I am so happy you reached your goal and God will continue to bless you for the rest of your life. Best wishes, I love you with all my heart. May you be showered by the blessing of God throughout life. - Love forever your God Mother, Odette Marthone Jeannot Dear Besnard, I am very happy you reached your goal and wishing God will give you a good life. -With love for your God Father Bertrand Jeannot Page 15
Congratulations and best wishes to you, Mne. Chauvet-Monchik! Indeed, this is a moment to be celebrated after having given the best of your years to educating and elevating the PS 138 student community. The impression you have been able to make on young minds, over the many years, is more than you will ever imagine. It is your dedication and commitment to students and student learning that have made you the remarkable leader that you are and that have brought you thus far. You have been an exemplary leader in all your efforts and endeavors to make PS 138” one of the best schools.” Foremost, yours has always been to invest continually in means and ways to improve student learning and outcomes. Most of all, you held yourself and your instructional team highly accountable, making them consumers of the most current research best practices to guide instructional practices and heighten student outcomes/success. Most certainly, in many ways, you demonstrated for your constituents the value in perseverance of effort and how that ultimately becomes the proven predictor of academic success. As a visionary leader and change agent, par excellence, you did not only have dreams for PS 138, but you assiduously sought to extend those dreams into the realms of reality. High standards and expectations you set for PS 138. Your successor will, most assuredly, have to walk in your footsteps to do the job equally effective. Resilience, commitment, determination, and vision continued to be the main ingredients of your success recipe during your reign as leader, mother, and “Queen.” But amidst it all, it embodied an ennobling “stick-to-it-ness” that propelled your team to love life and learning at all costs and to give all students of their best, by showing those inside and outside of the arena that academic success is and can be ours, no matter who we are, what we look like, or where we are from. This is cemented in the solid and firm foundation which you have laid during your years of governance. You did it well! Enjoy now the fruits of your labor and the fruit of the Holy Spirit. As you embark onto other horizons and change course, may your journey be guided by divine light and inspiration. Continue to share your many blessings in whatever direction your passion may lead. Best of luck, Dr. Joseph Sealy Page 16
Dear Mrs. Chauvet Monchik, First and foremost, allow me to congratulate you on your well-deserved retirement! As you pursue new challenges and adventures, I am hopeful that they will be rewarding and enriching as well. Your exodus from PS 138 will be a bittersweet moment for the school and community at large. I remember so visibly when you and I were both new teachers sharing moments of challenges, educational aspirations, and laughter. Hence, over a span of forty years, I have watched as you embark on new challenges, making strides in your career path as an educator. You have evolved from being a Science teacher, Second Grade Teacher, Reading Teacher, First Grade Teacher, Staff Developer, and Assistant Principal. These positions have greatly contributed to helping you achieve the goal that you set for yourself many years ago: becoming one day a school principal. You have indeed achieved that goal with tireless efforts, while promoting academic excellence throughout the course of your career. Your love of learning and most importantly your love of children is admirable. As a school leader, you make providing a high-quality education for all students a top priority. You demand the best educational learning environment for the students and consequently, you provide effective professional development opportunities, intra-class visits, and most importantly, opportunities for the teachers to meet and reflect on their practices. Once again, congratulations! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your professional journey and work experience at PS 138 as your colleague, and assistant principal. I will always cherish those moments and truly wish the best of everything for a dear friend. “Success, which is something so simple in the end, is made up of thousands of things, we never Fully know what” Rainer Maria Rilke Gratefully, Wilhelmina Tanner-Early, Ed. D. Page 17
Ms. Chauvet-Monchik, your strong leadership and amazing support have played a huge role in the success of the SBST. Thank you. You will be greatly missed at 17K138. Mr. Lewis St. Victor-IEP Coordinator Ms. M. Bastien-School Psychologist Ms. N. Thomas-School Social Worker Ms. A. Graham- Family Worker Page 18
Congratulations Mrs. Chauvet-Monchik! I would like to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for all of your guidance and support throughout the years. Your mentorship has been incredibly helpful in developing my skills both professionally and personally. Thank you for inspiring me. It is because of your leadership, I have soared to heights never imagined. I wish you all the best in your next chapter of life. You will be missed! Ms. M. Alexandre Dean of Students ------------------------------------------------------------------- Congratulations from the Testing Team. Wishing you love and blessings on the new chapter in your book of life. C. Robinson (Testing Coordinator) L. St. Victor (Testing Coordinator) W. Charles G. Sandiford N. Bogard P. Brutus M. Alexandre Page 19
Page 20 Mom, I wish you a happy and wonderful retirement. I know how much P. S. 138 means to you. I would not be here without you working at P. S. 138. This school, your career as an educator has touched many lives in indescribable magical ways. I will now leave an excerpt of the poem “Tonight, “Tonight for you to read. It will serve to remind you of the challenging times that have shaped the magic that PS 138 has brought into the world and my life. I believe in you Mom and love you. I’m wishing that the magic in your life will continue on in your new journey. “Tonight, Tonight By Billy Corgan Time is never time at all You never ever leave Without leaving a piece of youth And our lives are forever changed. We will never be the same. The more you change, the less you feel Believe Believe in me Believe, believe That life can change. That you’re not stuck in vain We’re not the same, we’re different Tonight Tonight Tonight, so bright Tonight Tonight And you know you’re never sure But you’re sure you could be right
Page 21 If you held yourself up to the light And the embers never fade In your city by the lake The place where you were born Believe Believe in me Believe, believe In the resolute urgency of now And if you believe there’s not a chance Tonight Tonight Love, Joseph and Family
Homage to Mrs. Chauvet-Monchik There is no way twenty-six years of memories can possibly fit on a journal page. When I look in retrospect at my professional journey here at PS 138, I consider myself really fortunate and blessed to have known you as a leader, a role model, a friend, a supervisor with a super vision to educate. To this day, I remember my first day at PS 138 as a new NYC public school teacher. Your first words still resound in my ears as if they were spoken only yesterday. As I walked past the hallway leading to the auditorium, you were doing registration. You said to me, “I am the Assistant Principal. Everything is going to be alright.” And you faithfully kept your promise to the end. These words have had a lasting impression on my career as a teacher and a supervisor. For forty years, you have worn multiple hats and have been successful in the various roles you portrayed. You have been an educator, a critical thinker, a problem solver, a decision maker, a mother, a counselor, a comforter, a mind shaper, and a dedicated servant to the staff, the students and their families, and the community at large. I always admire you for your ability to orchestrate the overwhelming mandates and coordination that leading a school building requires. Now that you have made the difficult decision to transition to the next chapter of your life, and that you are ready to explore new horizons, I wish you all the best. May your retirement years bring you the joy of a new beginning and grant you the grace to enjoy all the best things life has to offer. Your unwavering and selfless contributions to PS 138 will be remembered and cherished beyond your existence on this earth. I will be forever grateful to you for molding me into the leader I am today. I am equally thankful to you for the trust you placed in me over the years. Your presence at PS 138 will be sorely missed. It is going to be very challenging to fill the void you left behind. I pledge to keep your legacy alive for the remainder of my years at PS 138. Ms. Chauvet, enjoy your hard-earned retirement to the fullest! Treat yourself to all the exciting adventures of life! With love, Marie R Letang Marie R. Letang Assistant Principal at PS 138 Page 22
Ms.Chauvet, now is the time to say congratulations and best wishes for the future! You have been an exceptional leader as well as a great mentor throughout the years! Through thick and thin, you have guided and mentored us to be the best teachers ever. You have also provided us with the opportunity and encouragement to teach our students to love learning and to become successful leaders of the future. We say thanks! You will be in our prayers, even though our paths will now diverge. Celebrate your accomplishments. Abide under the shadows of The Almighty. Love, The Kindergarten Staff Geraldine Decady Gina Gillespie Taleah Straker Amalik Morille Donetta Ross Patrick Pierre Ebone Lindsey Oscar Lopez Cassandre Decady Melissa Mills Michelle Hird Page 23
Congratulations on Your Retirement!!! Ms. M. Bruno-Charles Page 24
A great leader, caring and kind, Your presence brought peace of mind. With compassion and unwavering strength, You guided us through every length. You listened to our every need, And planted the seeds for us to succeed. Through challenges and triumphs alike, You kept our spirits high with your light. Now as you retire, we say thank you, For every moment, big and small, that you went through. You've left a legacy of love and grace, That will stay with us always, in each and every place. So here's to you, our dear principal Mrs. Chauvet-Monchik May your retirement be filled with joy, peace, and renewal. The Fifth Grade Team: Ms. Paul, Ms. Allen, Mr. Pieper, Ms. Jean-Pierre, and Ms. Kayleigh Page 25
Wishing you much joy and happiness as you begin a new chapter in life. We hope you will enjoy every minute of this new phase. The Seventh Grade Team Ms. M. Castro Mr. J. Mc Clean Mr. C. Jean-Baptiste Page 26
Ms. C. Chin Congratulations, Mrs. Chauvet-Monchik!!! May God’s perpetual blessings continue to guide and accompany you, as you continue your journey. Yours have been a life of sharing your blessings and encouraging others to be as good as you are, or even better. A true leader indeed! Your strong leadership qualities will be a great legacy for those who will follow you. You have modeled a life of exemplary leadership; loving, sharing, and selfsacrificing. You have been blessed and have shared those blessings selflessly with others. Now is the time that you have chosen to pass the baton and let others do what you have been doing so well, for such a long time. May God continue to guide and direct you and may the light of his countenance forever shine upon you in whatever you so choose to undertake in your new venture. Stay blessed! Page 27
Congratulations Mom on Your Retirement!!! “There is a whole new kind of life ahead, full of experience just waiting to happen. Some call it retirement. I call it bliss”. -Betty Sullivan Love, Sade and Dillon Page 28
Congratulations on Your Retirement Grandma! Page 29
Dear Ms. ChauvetMonchik, "It takes a village to raise a child" and you have proven just that. Words will never be enough to express my gra tude to you. You have been a living stone in my life since the day I was born. I will always remember how you welcomed and comforted me my first day of school in PreK as I did not want to separate from my mother. Most importantly, your presence and support during the darkest moments of my life (health journey) made me understand that a mother is not only the one who gives birth to a child, but is also that person who cares and shows daily love. Love, Frantz Pascal II ❤ Congratulations Mrs. Marie Chauvet-Monchik on Your Retirement! Page 30
Dear Mrs. Chauvet‐Monchik, I have heard some of the best Principals come from the best Teachers. Fortunately, I have had the privilege of working with one of the best. Your love for the PS138 community inspires you to find ways to elevate education and create opportunities beyond the status quo for your students and staff alike. Your passion for teaching and your desire for academic excellence moves you to instill those qualities in others. Your personal sacrifice to improve students’ lives is noteworthy. Your appreciation for learning has motivated your decisions across the board. You can be found early in the morning teaching a 2nd grader phonics or helping a struggling 3rd grader learn the principles of multiplication. I have seen you late in the evening assisting a parent navigate through the nuances of their child’s academic responsibility and social engagement. Your approachable manner encourages even the youngest of our community to stop by your office to just say “hello”. Your love for PS138 is contagious. You will be missed. You are an educator through and through, a mentor, my Principal and friend! All the best to you on your retirement! Page 31
Dear Mrs. Marie ChauvetMonchik, On behalf of one of your favorite grade bands, we want to say how much we are going to miss you! Thank you for your guidance, advice, care, and love all these years. We wouldn’t be the educators that we are today without you. You taught us to be great leaders. P.S. 138 is not going to be the same without you. You are leaving behind very big shoes to fill! You always knew how to help us bring out our best in the classrooms. Your confidence in us was our biggest mo vator! Thank you for leading us and the rest of the staff with respect. We hope you get to enjoy re rement and do some traveling, sightseeing, pick up some fun hobbies, and most importantly rest! You definitely earned it! All our Love, The 3K and PreK Staff: Mrs. L. Edwards, Mrs. A. Gonzalez, Ms. C. Acevedo, Mrs. Y. Melillo, Ms. K. Ilyas, Mrs. K. Billips, and Mrs. A. Hospedales Ms. J. Tavera Page 32
Congratulations on Your Retirement, Mrs. Marie Chauvet- Monchik!!! We are going to miss you. We cannot imagine that you wo nt be here when we graduate. Class 3-302 Aria Madison Amie Skyla Miyoko Aden Messiah Keidy Xavier Gabriella Emma Amaneki Arantza Nathan Tiana E. Elijah Braveon Jaelyn Tristan Adjaratou Tiana G. Julayla Estwick Brian Chase Royal Noah David Tatcher Azair Ms. M. Marthone Ms. C. Robinson Ms. Y. Celius Mr. L. Pierre Page 33
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Retirement is a blank sheet of paper. It is a chance for you to redesign your life into something new and different. As you turn the next chapter of your life, Remember that you have accomplished all that you were destined to accomplish, You have guided, educated and pushed many to become the best. You have raised 5 children of your own, and educated thousands. It is your time now to Enjoy the sunrises and the sunsets And all that nature has to give. No more waking up early and drive long distances Take time out to do you, even if it means spending time alone. Remember that if you ever need us We are a phone call away. Turn the page to the next chapter Happy Retirement The fourth grade Team Hans Senat Ana Vasquez Josy Cadet Josette Legros Daniel Jokobewitz Page 35
40 Years Strong You Have Advocated You Have Educated We Are Proud Of Your Dedication It Is Time Now For Your Celebration Caring and Teaching Each And Every Day Becoming A Principal And Paving The Way A True Pillar of Our Community Get Ready For The Next Chapter New Songs, Dancing and A Lot Of Laughter We The Sixth Grade Team Thank You For Being A True Leader That Is Excellent We Love You And Wish You A Great Retirement . R. Jones, M. Preston-Laguerre, S. Brown, J. Oliveira, C. Chin, E. Brown and P. Jean -Louis Page 36
“Real education begins after one has left school which consists of drawing the goodness and the best out of oneself”. As you embark on your retirement journey, Live- every day to the fullest like there is no tomorrow Sing- the song of your heart as if no one can hear Love- truly, deeply, fiercely, like you have never been hurt Dance-as if no one is watching because you can’t keep it in Laugh-with real abandonment like no one is listening Dream-as if all things are possible Smile- with your lips and your eyes And finally Relax- think positively and begin to enjoy the next phase of your life… Happy Retirement Hamesh Massay- Technology Carole Presume -French Lloyd John- Physical Education Wendy Charles- ENL Pascale Brutus- Art Steve Kursman-Science Nadiege Bogard-Science Collette Danvers-Burke-Science Page 37
“The true calling of an educator is to awaken the thirst for knowledge. Yet the leader that creates a legacy of generational possibilities change thee atmosphere of education itself.” We truly appreciate your dedication to the team and your commitment to our success. Your leadership and guidance have been invaluable. You have been a source of inspiration to us, and we are so grateful for all the guidance and support you have provided. “Well done, good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:21 8 th Grade Team Mr. Michael Eugene Ms. Zelma Faulk Ms. Yolene Celius-Guillaume Ms. Amoy Jagdees Ms. Yvette Mason Mr. George Sandiford Ms. Averil Mason-Scantlebury Ms. Tanisha Straker-Santos Page 38
Crown Heights Beacon Dr. Evelyn Castro Dean of School of Professional and Community Development Ms. Maxine Seales Program Director Ms. Sherma Baptiste Assistant Director Congratulations on Your Retirement!!! Page 39
Dear Mrs. Chauvet, The PTA has always believed in the families and school in our community and under your leadership, we have been able to achieve so much. Your presence and support have contributed to the growth and potential that we have now, and we are forever in your debt. Your vision, passion, and commitment has had a monumental impact on our school and the lives of so many students. The PTA Board wishes you a happy and fulfilling retirement and thanks you for everything you have done for us. All the best in your future endeavors, The PTA of 138K, Lorraine and Frédérique __________________________________________________________ Congratulations on Your Retirement!!! Mrs. Chauvet-Monchik all I can say is Thank you. You believed in me and gave me an opportunity to work under you and learn so much. I appreciate all out tasks and advice. Thank you for treating me like one of your very own. You pushed me out of my comfort zone to better my career as well as myself. Jasseni and I will truly miss you and appreciate all the love and support through the years. There will never be one like you. Jessenia Tavera, Parent Coordinator Page 40
Congratulations on your retirement. It is an exciting time for you as you embark on a new phase of your life. You have been an exemplary Principal during your years at PS 138, and we are grateful to have you as a leader. Your hard work, dedication, and professionalism have been an inspiration to all of us. Your actions have set a high standard for anyone after you to follow. As you retire, please know that you will be missed dearly. We are positive that your presence in the school has touched the lives of many, and you leave behind a legacy that will not be forgotten. We want to express our heartfelt thanks for everything you have done for us. We will miss your contributions, but we take pride in knowing that you are moving onto bigger and better things. Retirement marks the beginning of an exciting adventure, and we trust that you will enjoy the fruits of your labor. We wish you a happy retirement, and we hope that you will keep in touch. Please accept our best wishes and congratulations on a job well done! Sincerely, Nurses- Magalie Laguerre & Tracy-Ann Roye Congratulations on Your Retirement!!! The School Aides Denise Jones Catherine Harris Cordelia Alexander Angela Bender Frederick Chavannes & Family Worker Vanina Lareche Page 41
Congratulations on Your Retirement!!! As you embark in this new chapter of your life, I’m wishing you a long and relaxing time that is filled with lots of Love, Joy, Peace, and Happiness! Thank you for Everything! Rey Anthony Carreon Physical Therapist Page 42
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