STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - Northern Lebanon School District
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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - Northern Lebanon School District
FALL 2015/2016 BORDNER CABIN VOLUNTEER PROJECT New in this Issue... Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 High School News . . . . . . . 4/5 Christmas Craft Show.. . . . . . . . 6 Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Jonestown Journal . . . . . . 8/9 Lickdale Limelight . . . . . . . . 10 Fredericksburg Focus. . . . . . 11 Elementary All A’s . . . . . . . . 12 Monroe Valley Program . . . 12 East Hanover Happenings . 13 New Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 PMEA Song Fest . . . . . . . . . . 14 Regular Features... Students of the Month Sept./Oct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . 15 A newsletter to the residents of Northern Lebanon School District On Wednesday, October 7th, 19 Northern Lebanon High School Ecology Club members, ranging from grades 9 to 12, contributed their time and energy to preserving a little bit of the school district’s local history. Along with club advisors, Ronda Sowers and Tricia Schafebook, students volunteered to help the Swatara Creek Watershed Association and Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz to complete necessary repairs to the Bordner Cabin located along Old State Road in Swatara State Park. Jobs these volunteers completed include: moving rocks to improve drainage, digging holes for posts and concrete pads, as well as sanding and staining boards for flooring. Both Commissioner Litz and representatives from the Swatara Creek Watershed Association were impressed with both the hard work and the character of the students from Northern Lebanon as well as the amount of interest the students had in the project. Commissioner Litz says, “We thoroughly enjoyed their positive energy and enthusiasm, their manners and team work, and the fact that they completed assigned tasks ahead of schedule. Hopefully their experience will inspire them in some small way.” In addition to their contribution to the historic preservation project, students also learned the history of the cabin and its builder, Armar Bordner, a former Northern Lebanon School District shop teacher. Junior Heather Wolfe states: “I learned many new things at the cabin, while still having fun helping to fix it up.” Senior Kyle Moore states: “I liked being able to preserve local history. Because of this experience, I would like to volunteer in my community in the future.” Northern Lebanon Education Foundation Golf Tournament 2015 The 16th annual Northern Lebanon Education Foundation/Jim Northridge Memorial Golf Tournament held at Pine Meadows Golf Complex was a huge success in finances and fellowship. The financial sponsorships and donations surpassed the twenty thousand dollar mark. A special thank you to our five corporate sponsors: • First National Bank of Fredericksburg • NRG Building Services • KPN/WTI/HOUCK • Members 1st Federal Credit Union • Phillips Office Solution Gold Sponsors: • Bell and Evans/Farmers Pride • Hershey Company • MRP and Gateway Logistics Park • Tomlinson Bomgardner Inc. Hole-in-one Sponsor: • Zeller Transportation Associates Snack and Drink Sponsors: • Dieffenbach Chips • UTZ • Pepsi Corporation • Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory • Riddell Helmets 2 VIKING VOICE FALL 2015/2016 The golfers that attended the event were treated to golf, dinner, door prizes, and special raffles that included a Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers helmets. Hole Sponsors included 51 different local and area supporters of the NLEF and the students of the NLSD. The course was again filled to the maximum capacity with 144 golfing participants and numerous other event workers from the NLEF who annually provide the support needed to make the event a huge success. A special thank you goes out to the Pine Meadows staff, especially Andy Signor for all his help in running this event. The NLEF is an independent, non-profit organization created solely to help acquire and distribute funds to provide innovative programs which supplant and enhance the quality of education in the Northern Lebanon School District. Next year’s event will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016. Mark your calendars now and look for brochures coming out early next year. September/October – STUDENTS OF THE MONTH High School Middle School (L-R): Matthew Vines, Nathaniel Lyon, Charley Darkes-Burkey, Rebecca Boisvert (sponsored by the Fredericksburg and Jonestown Lions Club) East Hanover (L-R): Hannah Bashore and Lindsay Keiser (sponsored by Northern Lebanon County Rotary Club) Lickdale (L-R): Brian Lowen, Hope Ritchie, Alex Flores, Toccoa Boyer Jonestown (L-R): Madison Bomgardner, Alexander Felty, Grace Bomgardner, Karen Arvizu Fredericksburg (L-R): Owen Walmer, Brianna Johnson, Kiah Randall and Jared Ecenroad (L-R): Row 1: Aidan Bertrand, Samuel Brungart, Nicholas Martin Row 2: Bryce Martin, Reily Harmon, Isaac England VIKING VOICE FALL 2015/2016 3 HIGH SCHOOL NEWS EXTREME SPORTS CLUB HIKING TRIP Students from the Extreme Sports Club participated in a 5 day hiking trip in Pennsylvania and New York from July 24-28, which was a deviation from their usual New Hampshire hiking program. The change provided students with a different venue to hike, kayak, and swim. The students were Devin Tipton, Maddi Goodwin, Maddi Lerch, Cody Brewer, Colton Sheffy, Shelby Smith, Richelle Kreiser, Joey Brewer, Dante D’Angelis, Austin Barry, Sam Mutkus, and Brianna Rhoads. Under the direction of advisors, Gary Bouchette and Tricia Schafebook, the students had a camping adventure that will last a life time. The students hiked Ricketts Glen, Taughannock State Park, Watkins Glen, and Treman State Park. Each of the hikes consisted of hiking up and down a gorge, a narrow valley with steep rocky walls, a stream and waterfalls. The biology and geology of the area were discussed at each location. After some of the hikes, the students had the opportunity to swim in the streams and go under the waterfalls. Also, during the 5 day hiking trip, the students had the opportunity to go kayaking in Seneca Lake. At night, students sat around the campfire, while cooking their dinner and making s’mores. Art Club Activity Mrs. Zemba and NLHS Art Club members Rebecca Preble, Noreaga Wells, Gillian Stewart, and Aayushi Patel donated time on a Saturday in September to face paint at the Fredericksburg Baptist Church’s community block party. Art class focuses on fine arts, where art club is where students participate in more craft based projects, and community service based activities. 4 VIKING VOICE FALL 2015/2016 Music Notes C D E B D As the football team continues their winning streak (as of the writing of this article NL is 5-0) the Northern Lebanon Marching Band continues to support them on the field and in the stands. However, that’s not all we do! On September 12th we not only took First Place at the Hempfield Cavalcade Marching Band Competition but we also brought back the High Percussion and the High Auxiliary Awards. Our second competition was at Conrad Weiser on October 3rd where we took Third Place, but more importantly improved our overall score with the judges. One more competition will be held at Manheim Central before we head to Downingtown for Championships in November. While all the marching activities keep Mr. Innes busy, Ms. Masser has her hands full also. The NL Chamber Choir has been asked to perform the National Anthem at all home football and volleyball games this season. November is also a busy month… The Fall Play, Arsenic and Old Lace, will be presented Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st at 7:30 pm in the Harlan A. Daubert Performing Arts Center. Curtain time is 7:30 pm for both nights. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for students. Tickets will be available at the door or from any cast member. Call the office for additional information. The annual Madrigal Feast will again take place at the Jonestown Elementary School on Friday, November 27th and Saturday, November 28th. Castle doors open at 6:00 pm. What is a Madrigal Feast? The Feast takes place in a castle (the cafeteria is transformed overnight!) and includes the King, Queen, court and Jester. It is a fun-filled evening, including a four course meal, accompanied by fun skits, entertainment and gorgeous Renaissance music sung by the Chamber Choir. This year, there are two options to enjoy the performance. Tickets for the meal and the show are available. OR tickets for the show ONLY are also available. Ask any Chamber Choir member or call 865-2117 – ext. 2036 for more details. On Tuesday, December 8th, the Chamber Choir will be performing for the residents at Linden Village in Lebanon. The Chamber Choir will also be singing the National Anthem for the Hershey Bears hockey team on Saturday night, December 19th. Show your Viking pride and consider joining us that evening! The HS Christmas Concert is Thursday, December 10th at 7:00 pm. This includes the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Concert Band and Freshman Choir. Please make plans to attend this annual seasonal delight! Mr. Poole would like to see the auditorium filled when the Middle School Band presents their concert on Thursday, December 17th at 7:30 pm. Both concerts will take place in the Harlan A. Daubert Performing Arts Center. Another note is for Nathaniel Lyon. Nate has been selected for the 2016 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. He will join an elite group of marching band members who will perform during halftime at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. “The U.S. Army has a distinguished musical history,” said Mark S. Davis, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Marketing. “Successful band members require great skill, teamwork and dedication – qualities similar to those of Army Soldiers. We are proud to honor all of our talented 2016 U.S. Army All-American Band members and commend each of them on their selection to this recognized group.” The U.S. Army All-American Marching Band recognizes the top 125 high school senior marching musicians and color guard members from across the country, showcasing their talents during the largest celebration of high school football in America, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, televised live on NBC at 1 pm EST on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. Congratulations Nathaniel and thanks for representing Northern Lebanon so well!! Don’t forget to make plans for the musical, which will be presented in March. A FREE Sr. Citizen performance opens the show on Monday, March 7th at 1:00 pm. Additional performances are Thursday, March 10th at 7:30 pm; Friday, March 11th at 7:30 pm; Saturday, March 12th – two performances – a 1:00 pm matinee and an evening show at 7:30 pm. Make your plans now to attend!! As always, we appreciate the community’s continued support and look forward to seeing you at all of our performances this year! VIKING VOICE FALL 2015/2016 5 Christmas Craft Show The Northern Lebanon Band Parents will be sponsoring their annual Craft Show on Saturday, November 28th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Northern Lebanon High School located along Route 22 in Fredericksburg. Come to the craft show, eat lunch, listen to the students perform, and support the Northern Lebanon Band. Admission is free. If you have any questions, please contact Kathi Kreiser at [email protected]. GIANT A+ REWARDS PROGRAM Help support Northern Lebanon Schools. You can earn 1% of your total purchases from Oct. 9, 2015 to March 17, 2016 by registering your Giant Bonus Card. Bonus Cards can be registered now by going to www.giantfoodstores.com/aplus or by calling 1-888-448-4642. Encourage your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers to register their Bonus Cards today! Check school websites for more details. 6 VIKING VOICE FALL 2015/2016 Middle School – Making a Difference Students at Northern Lebanon Middle School continue to collect magazines, catalogues and aluminum can tabs for Ronald McDonald House. The final delivery for the 2014-15 school year was made on June 26th. That delivery added to $283,000 earned since 2004 from the collection of magazines and glossy paper and the $218,000 raised since 1996 from the collection of can tabs. Many people working together have had a huge impact on the ability of Ronald McDonald House Charities to help families as they deal with the illness of a child or children. During the 2014-15 school year, eighth grade Family and Consumer Sciences students created a total of 170 drawstring bags for children at Penn State Children’s Hospital. That very special delivery was made to the hospital in September. Child Life Support Associate, Sarah Miller accepted the donation. This simple service project has allowed our students the opportunity to learn basic life skills as they utilize math, measuring, reading, communication skills, computer technology skills, following directions and decision making. In addition, spatial skill, eye-hand coordination and logical thinking are involved with this project. The project teaches consumer skills, application skills and aids in family resource management. The engineering skill of changing a one dimensional piece of fabric into something that is three dimensional is also an exciting piece of the experience. All of this ultimately leaves our students basic skills to be used for a lifetime and puts a smile on an ill child’s face who may be going through a very difficult time in their precious life. All three of these service projects will continue during the 2015-16 school year. Reading and Writing Workshops at NLMS Think about the following two anticipation guides. Reading and writing workshops are designed for use in nearly all grades. Each grade level has specific units of GUITAR WORKSHOP: study tailored to meet developmental If you were to enroll in a guitar workshop or take guitar lessons you would expect… and curricular needs. Students have a Statement Agree Disagree large amount of choice in what they To play the guitar with an instructor mentoring or coaching you while read and write. The teacher acts as a they listened to you play. mentor modeling reading and writing techniques and conferring with stuTo listen to a professional guitarist such as Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, dents as they move through literacy or Deep Purple in order to hear their technique and learn from them. skills. Direct or explicit instruction takes place in the form of a mini-lesTo be able to choose pieces of music on your level and that you enjoy. son. Ample time is given for students to apply literacy skill as students actuTo hear an instructor say, “Excellent guitar playing requires practicing every day.” ally read and write in class. All students no matter what the levels they Now, let’s replace guitar playing with reading and writing. You would expect… are on, will be able to apply the skills taught in and out of class. Statement Agree Disagree To read with an instructor mentoring or coaching you while you were reading and / or writing. To be read aloud famous pieces written by authors such as Lois Lowry or Gary Paulsen. To be able to choose books to read and topics to write that are on your level and that you enjoy. To hear an instructor say, “Read every day, lead a better life.” In grades sixth through eighth we have adopted this workshop approach to reading and writing classes. Students are given time each day in class to read and write. The teacher then coaches each student to continually improve his or her reading and / or writing skills and all the while fostering a love of reading and writing. VIKING VOICE FALL 2015/2016 7 Jonestown Journal Freedom Walk On Friday, September 11th, Jonestown Elementary celebrated their annual Freedom Walk. This event was originally started by retired 3rd grade teacher, Rita White as a way to support all of the military families that were fighting for our freedom after the events that occurred on September 11th, 2001. Mr. Rizzo facilitated the program for the first time, by leading the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance with the assistance of 5th grade student, Yenelis Santiago. Then the attendees followed with the singing of the National Anthem which was accompanied by the talented Mr. Innes. Approximately 41 military personnel were recognized for their service for our country and then the event ended with Mr. Innes playing the moving piece typically played at military funerals, Taps. This event is always a moving and sentimental event and this year was no exception. Jonestown Elementary has been and will always be grateful to our military men and women! Jump Rope for Heart Program The Northern Lebanon School District held their annual Jump Rope for Heart Program at all four elementary schools during the final week of May. This program, run by the physical education department, is not only a fantastic opportunity for students to acquire exercise through jumping rope, but also a way to give back to the community. Jump Rope for Heart is sponsored by the American Heart Association and is used to raise awareness about heart health among the students, as well as a fundraiser for the Heart Association. The district has been participating in this program for over 25 years and within this time over 7,500 students have taken part in the games, challenges, and contests that make up this event. This year Northern Lebanon had over 300 students participate in collecting money, and they raised a total of $16,426.00 for the Heart Association. Fredericksburg Elementary raised the most with $5,043.00, Jonestown was second with $4,869.00, followed by Lickdale with $3,937.00 and East Hanover with $2,577.00. The top collectors by building were the following students: Jonestown, Ella Carpenter $285.00; East Hanover, Amelia Schriver $275.00; Fredricksburg, Eisak Duffield $270.00; Lickdale, Aida Fleck $260.00. This program was a fun and productive way to end the school year and both the students and physical education teachers are looking ahead to 2016 and Mrs. Reber’s 2nd graders celebrate Jump Rope for Heart and show off their prizes. making next year even better. 8 VIKING VOICE FALL 2015/2016 Jonestown Summer Reading Challenge The Summer Reading Challenge was a great motivator for students in reading support. The students at Jonestown Elementary celebrated their reading success by reading 60 minutes per week over the summer months. Mrs. Webb, the reading specialist, is very proud of the students! The students received a free book and an ice cream party from the Jonestown PTO. Thank you PTO!! Jonestown Fall Festival Jonestown held their annual Fall Festival October 17 with a School Spirit theme. THANK YOU to another fun-filled activity sponsored by the Jonestown PTO! There were caramel apples, pumpkins, apple cider and games for everyone. Face-painting, bounce house, swap-a-book table, pumpkin painting, and a fun obstacle course were also part of the festivites. Four hundred fifty students, family members, and friends attended another awesome Fall Festival!! VIKING VOICE FALL 2015/2016 9 IN THE LIMELIGHT AT LICKDALE On Friday, September 25 the first grade classes at Lickdale celebrated Apple Day in honor of Johnny Appleseed. After learning about Johnny Appleseed’s contributions to the history of our country, the students participated in apple investigations where students used their five senses to describe apples. Students predicted and graphed data that was collected from an apple tasting activity. The students were surprised to see that our predictions do not always come true! Students then put their opinion writing skills to work by describing their favorite apple. The day concluded with the students enjoying homemade applesauce made by their own hands! We all agreed that we were thankful for Johnny Appleseed’s legacy of passing down a love for apples! So far this school year second graders have been busy observing insects! They watched 17 caterpillars grow and change into their chrysalis, and then into butterflies. Students saw first-hand the actual changing from caterpillar to chrysalis as it was happening! They also watched as butterflies emerged from their chrysalis! On the day we released the butterflies the students used their iPad to capture photos and videos. Other insects that the second graders observed were ants in an ant farm, silkworms, and painted lady butterflies. All of the students kept a journal in which they recorded all their observations and sketches. Third grade has started the school year by reviewing all of the strategies that good readers use when they read. Students are using these strategies as they read in their guided reading groups on a daily basis. Third graders have started a reader’s response journal where they are learning how to respond to text in various ways. Students in third grade have already read a variety of texts such as Ruby Bridges Goes to School, Who Would Win? Wolverine vs. Tasmanian Devil, and Testing the Ice: A True Story about Jackie Robinson, just to name a few! The expectation in Lickdale’s third grade classes is that students develop a love of reading. So far the teachers have seen a spark ignited in their students’ reading and have been impressed with their ability to respond to text. Fourth graders really are superheroes in disguise! As our theme for this year states, these students are full of super powers! We are off to a great start at Lickdale and have been busy learning and making memories. One of our most memorable moments to date includes our annual celebration of Grandparent’s Day on September 10. We were lucky enough to have almost 70 grandparents join our classrooms for the special occasion of recognition and appreciation, as well as a time for them to share memories of their childhood with us. Additionally, in social studies, these superheroes were able to illustrate their knowledge of the landforms of the United States with their creations of salt dough maps. Last, but not least, the students have been moving their way through a series of investigations to hone their skills relating to the scientific method. They have diligently worked to understand and utilize the steps of the method to design marshmallow towers and to determine if an egg was raw or hardboiled. Mr. Saylor reading to First Graders Second Grade Butterfly Project Fourth Grade Grandparent’s Day Each student in fifth grade began using their laptops as part of the implementation of the 1 to 1 program. Our classes plan to use these devices in all subject areas by means of educational websites and programs available. Students will also be learning appropriate uses of electronic communication Patriot Day starting with an introduction of their school email address. Students will use their email to contact and submit assignments to the teacher. Students will also be given the opportunity to complete assignments online using Schoology. Students are eager to utilize these devices in our classrooms. 10 VIKING VOICE FALL 2015/2016 Fredericksburg Focus The Fabulous First Graders of Fredericksburg started the school year by learning about rules and why it is important to have rules. We imagined trying to play a game without rules. We acted out what our classroom would be like in the morning with no rules. Then we shared rules our families have and talked about rules we have in common. All of this prepared us to learn about and celebrate Constitution Day. We made tri-corner hats and wore them to sing a song about the Constitution Day for morning announcements, and then we wrote our own version of the Constitution. We focused on three areas: Our rules for the lunch room, our rules for the playground, and our rules for the library. The best part was writing our own preamble “We the Kids” and signing our names using feather pens. We finished out this unit of study by learning about other symbols of our country. We are learning to use close reading skills by being good detectives and checking the text to find information. The students love using real magnifying glasses to “verify the facts.” We had fun being detectives to learn about Johnny Appleseed while we read two different texts about his life. During this cross-curricular unit, we also read about the life cycle of apples and practiced a song about red, yellow, and green apples. The yummy side to this unit? We tasted red, yellow, and green apples then created apple graphs to show which color was the crunchiest, the sweetest, and our overall favorite. Even though there were lots of puckered lips while eating the green apples, they won our favorite apple vote by a landslide! Second grade is off to a great start in the 2015/2016 school year. We have been working hard at reviewing our math facts as well as learning some new strategies to use for addition and subtraction. We have also been hard at work learning about story structure, predicting outcomes, and learning the difference between fantasy and realism while also growing in our comprehension by using techniques like predicting, monitoring/clarifying and summarizing. In Science an exciting event occurred when our butterflies emerged from their chrysalis! The students have been observing the life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly and were rewarded by being able to see the beautiful insects. In Social Studies, our first unit centered around maps, how they are used and why. We also looked at globes and did a fun project where we made a lap book of the continents and oceans. The third grade classes at Fredericksburg have had a great start to the school year. We have jumped in with both feet and are working hard on our third grade skills. Students have already begun to learn the skills of looking back at the text for answers, previewing questions before reading a passage, and formulating a detailed response to an open-ended question by “recycling” words from the question itself. In Mathematics, students have been working on mastering their number sense with place value, different ways to name numbers, and addition and subtraction skills. We are beginning our first Science unit and we will be exploring the property of sound. In Social Studies the students have been learning about direction, including how to use a compass rose, cardinal and intermediate directions and how to utilize a map key. We can already see their bright third grade minds hard at work, and the teachers are confident in the students’ ability. The fourth grade students have been well on their way to storing the answers to all basic multiplication in their long term memory! Using our annual multiplication race and graduation incentive programs, students have been competing against each other to get to the final prize! During ELA classes, students have been reading stories that take them on journeys and have written about a journey of their own during a personal narrative reading-writing workshop. Our 4th grade scientists have been learning about the importance of standard measurement by using the Metric System to measure objects! We are looking forward to another rewarding and successful year in 4th grade! Fifth grade students are off to a great start and are working on story skills and reading different novels. They enjoy the “trips” where reading takes them! They are excited about science as they created their own terrarium. We are currently discussing the early European colonies in North America. We look forward to the upcoming Character Parade at the end of October and are anxious to see “who” comes to school that day! VIKING VOICE FALL 2015/2016 11 ELEMENTARY ALL A’S 2014-15 EAST HANOVER (L-R): Row 1–Aryana Fregoso, Rylee Sellers, Lillianne Sherrick Row 2–Nathan Swank, Abigail Wallish, Kaelor Erdman, Grace Bomgardner and Brandon Diamond Row 3–Eli Cosey, Rachel Swank, Brooke Beamesderfer, Ashleigh Arnold and Sashi Patel Monroe Valley Chapel Holiday Program Not pictured: Tugger Dresch and Luke Dresch FREDERICKSBURG (L-R): Row 1–Rachel Troup, Hayley Sheroky Row 2–Hunter Brown, Jordan Troup, Collin Boehmer Row 3–Elijah Thompson, Elle Osevala, Kaitlyn Michael, James Voight Not pictured: Nolan Lesher, Isis Kalumbu, Taylor Bucher JONESTOWN (L-R): Row 1–KatyAnne Light, Sarah Richard, Oscar Stewart, Isabella Hollinger, Karma Jones, Isabella Lambakis, Evelyn Houser, Jack Martin Back Row–Nicole Leaman , Allyson Mowery, Makayla White, Olivia Blouch, Kayln Harmon, Mason DeHart, Brian Bicksler, Lilyana Harris Not pictured: Breanna Edgerly, Xander Gray, Ethan Martino, Ariana Wolfe, Benjamin Behunin, and Erin Weidman LICKDALE (L-R): Row 1–Damon Rodolff, Lia Almer Row 2–Alexander Lowe, Lauren Wartluft, Anna Klingler Not pictured: Sadie Baez, Trevor Peirce The Friends of Monroe Valley Chapel Holiday Program will be held at the Chapel on Saturday, December 5th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 6th at 2:00 pm. This year’s program will again center around authentic Pennsylvania German Readings, Songs presented by Die Schwadore Schalle (Swatara Sounds), a visit from the Belsnickel and a program of music from students attending the Summit International School of Ministry located on Harrison School Road, East Hanover Township, Lebanon County. Light refreshments will be served after the programs. All are welcome! The chapel is also open for community and personal events. For more information, or to use the Chapel, please write to: Friends of Monroe Valley Chapel PO Box 422 Fredericksburg, PA 17026 Directions to Chapel: From Lickdale, go north on Route 72 to Monroe Valley Road. Turn right and travel 1.5 miles on Monroe Valley Road to chapel on left. 12 VIKING VOICE FALL 2015/2016 EAST HANOVER HAPPENINGS Summer Reading Reward Mrs. Hoffer Summer is a wonderful time to get into a good book! Whether under a tree, on the beach, or on a raft in the pool, there are so many great places to read during the summer! Students at East Hanover were challenged by Mrs. Hoffer, reading specialist, to read at least 60 minutes each week over summer break. Summer reading calendars were provided for the children to keep track of the minutes they read. 38 students participated in the challenge and were rewarded with an ice cream party and a free book. The books were provided by the East Hanover AFP’s RIF program. Thank You AFP and Great Job students!! Shobie App Mrs. Varvel In late September, Mrs. Lora Varvel, first grade teacher at East Hanover Elementary School, invited parents to come to an Informational iPad meeting. This meeting was designed to show parents how their students use their iPads as a school tool each day and the importance of the apps chosen for them. Mrs. Varvel allowed parents to explore three central apps: Popplet, the QR Code Scanner, and Showbie. Popplet is a graphic organizer app which is free and is used across the curriculum in many subject areas. The scanner app is used to scan QR codes for information. Teachers can create QR codes and have students scan them to direct them to certain websites and reveal messages and answers. Teachers can even imbed students’ projects for presentation inside a QR code! The Showbie app is a powerful teacher/student tool for assigning and collecting student work. In this app, teachers can use the voice recording feature to give directions for an assignment and students are also able to record and send information with their assignments. Teachers can review the assignments on their iPads. Overall, parents learned that their students’ iPads are not just for playing games! Patriot Day/Sept. 11 All of EH Elementary School took time on Friday, September 11th, 2015, to remember the lives lost during the attack on our nation on September 11th. Students and staff wore red, white and blue and gathered around the flagpole to recognize the significant day in our nation’s history. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Mrs. Buffington led us in singing a few patriotic songs. VIKING VOICE FALL 2015/2016 13 Fun with Science Mrs. Gable Students in Mrs. Gable’s third grade classroom participated in a project to discover firsthand the steps needed to use the Scientific Method. A secondary goal of this project was to provide an opportunity for the students to see firsthand the need to work as a team with their lab partner. Many experiments begin with observing a situation and then posing a question. Consequently, the class was asked if they would be able to make a toothpick bridge and hypothesize how much weight it would hold before breaking. Students first worked independently and designed a bridge on graph paper. Next, students conferred with their partner and decided on the bridge design. They needed to collaborate and work cooperatively on one design. Now, the teams were ready to begin building their bridges using toothpicks, clay, and glue. Little assistance was provided by the teacher so that the students could use their imaginations on the bridge design. Additionally, it was enlightening to listen to the discussions and problem solving techniques used by each pair. A few teams were not able to complete a bridge but they were encouraged when they learned that many inventions were discovered accidentally. An example of this is our state toy, the Slinky. The inventor of this toy was trying to invent a spring that would stabilize a ship. However, the prototype of the spring fell off his workbench and the famous toy was born! The class enjoyed this project and they learned the importance of following the necessary steps in the Scientific Method. Conferring with their lab partners was an added bonus which was evident by the smiles on their faces! NEW STAFF NEW TEACHERS (L-R): Row 1: Kristen Hummer, Tiffany Hogg, Nicole Machinga, Amanda Parkes Row 2: Micah Moyer, Jacob Heck, Jennie Upton, Zara Wroblewski, Daniel Miller 14 VIKING VOICE FALL 2015/2016 PMEA Elementary Song Fest L to R: Victoria Hollinger, Isabelle Trainor, Mackenzie Lentz, Ashleigh Arnold The PMEA Elementary Song Fest was held at Cedar Crest High School on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Chorus Director, Mrs. Heather Buffington and her student teacher from LVC, Miss Katelyn Umberger accompanied Ashleigh Arnold and Mackenzie Lentz from East Hanover, and Victoria Hollinger and Isabelle Trainor from Jonestown. Thirty-three vocal music teachers from central Pennsylvania each brought four students to form a chorus of approximately 135 singers who spent the day of the Song Fest practicing and then putting on a concert. Mr. Randall Marks was the guest conductor, and his wife, Mrs. Dawn Marks served as the accompanist. Both are retired music teachers from Cornwall Lebanon School District. Performance music included spirituals, blues, and a Disney song along with traditional choral music. EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS /DELAYS Cancellation of school because of inclement weather or other emergencies will be announced on local radio and television stations. Emergency closings are announced on the following stations: WHP - 580 AM WKBO - 1230 AM WLBR - 1270 AM WTKT - 1460 AM WDAC - 94.5 FM WRBT - 94.9 FM WRVV - 97.3 FM WWKL - 99.3 FM WQIC - 100.1 FM WNNK - 104.1 FM WQXA - 105.7 FM WRKZ - 106.7 FM WGAL-TV - Channel 8 WLYH-TV - Channel 15 WHP-TV - Channel 21 WHTM-TV - Channel 27 WITF-TV - Channel 33 WPMT-TV - Channel 43 SUBSTITUTE STAFF NEEDED! The District is in need of instructional assistants, personal care assistants, custodians, secretaries and nurses. If you’re interested in working as a substitute for the Northern Lebanon School District, please call 865-0541 ext. 2501 for more information. UPCOMING EVENTS SENIOR CITIZEN LUNCHEONS • November 18, 2015 at 1:00 pm • December 21, 2015 at 1:00 pm Northern Lebanon High School Cafeteria All area seniors are invited. For reservations, contact the senior citizen group you belong to. If you do not belong to a group and would like to attend the luncheon(s), please call Mary Gerhart, 865-0541, extension 2502. Board Members Mrs. Sue Werner, President Dr. Daniel Martel, Vice President Mr. Matt Arnold Ms. Bonnie Bicksler Mrs. Rachel England Mr. Glen Gray Mr. David Hauck Mr. Stephen Lum Mrs. Amy Sell 11/10 School Board Meeting 7:00 pm 11/12 District Parent/Teacher Conferences SCHOOL CLOSED 11/13 SCHOOL CLOSED – Teacher In-Service Day 11/18 Senior Citizen Luncheon 1:00 pm 11/20 &11/21 Junior-Senior Class Play 7:30 pm 11/26-11/30 Thanksgiving Break SCHOOL CLOSED 11/27-11/28 Madrigal Feast at Jonestown Elementary 6:00 pm “Building on time-honored traditions, our mission is to instruct, inspire and challenge.” 11/28 Northern Lebanon Band Christmas Craft Show Code of Ethics 12/1 School Board Committee Meeting 5:30 pm 12/8 School Board Meeting 7:00 pm 12/10 High School Christmas Concert 7:00 pm 12/15 Lickdale Christmas Concert 1:45 at Lickdale 12/16 Jonestown Christmas Concert 1:45 at Jonestown 12/17 Fredericksburg Christmas Concert 1:45 at Fredericksburg 12/17 Middle School Christmas Concert 7:30 pm 12/18 East Hanover Band Concert 1:45 at East Hanover 12/21 Senior Citizen Luncheon 1:00 pm 12/24-1/1 Christmas Break SCHOOL CLOSED 1/5 (tentative) School Board Committee Meeting 7:00 pm 1/12(tentative) School Board Meeting 7:00 pm 1/18 Martin Luther King Day, Teacher In-Service SCHOOL CLOSED Northern Lebanon Mission Statement • • • • • Compassion Kindness Courage Loyalty Courtesy • • • • • Perseverance Fairness Respect Honesty Responsibility Northern Lebanon Web Site http://www.norleb.k12.pa.us The Northern Lebanon School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, and disability in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. District contact person is Superintendent of Schools, 865-2117. VIKING VOICE FALL 2015/2016 15