Briarcliff Middle School French students celebrated Valentine’s Day by making an assortment of traditional French treats. They pre-made a chocolate truffle mixture earlier in the week and spent February 13 crafting their chocolate treasures, which they then brought home to their families for Valentine’s Day.
At right, Briarcliff Middle School French students made chocolate truffles during class to take home to their families for Valentine’s Day.
“It’s cultural, yet a fun way to spend the day before vacation,” said French teacher Nancy Kress. “We spent the class time scooping, rolling and dipping the chocolate balls to create chocolate truffles.”
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“Those who know Ms. Kress are not surprised by her selection; she is universally trusted and admired,” Superintendent Kaishian said. “Her skills as a teacher, her leadership and her signature smile are an inspiration for both students and colleagues alike.Bon travail Mademoiselle Kress!”
Since joining Briarcliff Middle School in 1997, French and Spanish teacher Kress was elected to the board of directors of the New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers as director for the Westchester region. She is also a team leader and former curriculum coordinator at the middle school, and has served on numerous school committees.
Kress thanked middle school Principal Susan Howard for her support during their time together at the school. “With your guidance and leadership, I have flourished and have really been able to enjoy perfecting my craft,” she told Howard. “My job here at Briarcliff brings me daily joy and fulfillment.”
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The fitness center also extended its hours to allow more students access to the arc trainer and other equipment, opening its doors to students from 3:15 to 5:15 Monday through Thursday.
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Irvington defeated them in last year’s playoff.
Briarcliff then fell to defending champion Woodlands, 56-50, in the Class B final.
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really can be life-saving.”
Volunteers guided donors from station to station in the high school gymnasium, and ensured that all properly recuperated before being allowed to leave. The New York Blood Center recently reported an emergency need for blood donations because of the heavy snowfall this winter, and Ziltner said his donors were happy to answer the call.
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