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!Forty-four 3rd grade Biglerville Elementary students had the opportunity to travel to the Soldiers National Cemetery in Gettysburg on December 5, 2014. The students helped to lay 1,620 wreaths as part of the 9th Annual Wreath Project. The Sgt. Mac Foundation is in charge of this event, the motto being "Remembering One, Honoring All". A special thank you to the Biglerville PTO who provided the funding for transportation in order for this activity to take place.
Wreath Project
All students college and career ready.
MARCH 2015 The pper Adams
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This Issue: 1. Wreath Project 2. School Board Appreciation 3. Cultural Arts Days
4. School Lunches 5. Hour of Code 6-7. Student Artwork 8. Band Festival 9. BHS Classroom Spotlight 10. Student Spotlight./College Corner 11. For Parents - Questions 12. Cumberland Perry Vo-Tech 13. Contest Winner
14. Jump Rope for Heart 15. Writing Awards 16. 2015 School Board Calendar
Supporting the Canner Educational Fund- how BHS Alumni can help:
There is a group of community members hard at work promoting the Canner Educational Funds. The Canner Educational Funds were established in 2010 to enhance the qua l i t y o f t he educa t iona l experience provided to the students of the Upper Adams School District in ways not covered by the District’s annual budget. The Canner Educational Funds support our district through annual gifts, commemorative and memorial gifts and scholarship gifts to support our students. Last year, the C a n n e r E d u c a t i o n a l F u n d s distributed grants totaling $6,000 to teachers within the Upper Adams School District. The money allotments varied in size to help finance projects such as the Watershed Education Program, Technology Student Association, and many other teacher-initiated projects for students. !Currently the Canner Educational Funds are also in the process of establishing a Dollars for Scholars Fund, which will support our students. We are hoping to raise funds and create awareness for these funds, which will benefit students at Upper Adams. The success of this Fund depends on your generosity and support. If you would like to be listed as a member of the BHS Alumni, please e m a i l D i a n e M y e r s at [email protected]. Any s u p p o r t w o u l d b e g r e a t l y appreciated. !If you have any questions about the Canner Educational Fund, please contact Mike Lawrence at 7 1 7 - 6 7 7 - 7 1 9 1 o r [email protected] !
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We said “THANK YOU” to our School Directors !!January was School Director Recognition Month and on January 20, 2015, the Upper Adams School District recognized their board of directors. This was a time for us to honor the members of our school board for their dedication and commitment to provide quality education to our students. !These volunteer directors generously give of their time and their talents toward the advancement of public education for our students at Upper Adams. !We honored the following members of our board: !
Elaine Jones, President John Regentin, Vice-‐President Richard Crouse, Treasurer
Ronald Ebbert Christopher Fee Craig Long
James Rutkowski William Seibert Vickie Solberg !
During the recognition, the board members received a piece of artwork from Biglerville Elementary Art Students who are under the direction of Mrs. Shawn Heiges. They enjoyed hearing the winning essays from the Patriot Pen Essay Contest from our Upper Adams Middle School Students that study with Ms. Laura Young. A student in Mrs. Lisa Harman’s art class demonstrated torch work and the making of a glass beads. The directors then enjoyed refreshments that were made by our culinary arts students under the direction of Mrs. Laura Fritz. !This was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the school board members for their year-‐round commitment to the students of Upper Adams.
School Board Appreciation
Public Budget Meeting - April 14, 2015 - 6:30pm
- - Myla Garber - 6th grade - -
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The Cultural Arts festival days hosted by the Fine Arts team in the District took place at each elementary building:
Biglerville - February 17-18
Arendtsville - February 19
Bendersville - February 20
Cultural Arts Days are an integral part of the year-long studies in the Fine Arts curriculum. Cultural themes are studied in a six year rotation; this year's theme is Eastern European countries.
Various activities highlight the half day event for all elementary students. Students moved from station to station and enjoyed such activities as art projects, music and dance, games, food sampling and storytelling.
The students also learned from guest artists who joined the Fine Arts Team for the event. Ms. Ann Griffith was our storyteller, and Mr. Mark Wilson demonstrated clogging and taught basic steps to the children. (The clogging station was a follow-up to the fall artist-in-residency with Mr. Tom Jolin.) The Fine Arts Team thanks these retired teachers for coming in to help: Barb Rouzer, Jenni Lobaugh, Jane Little and Ann Ratay.
The Fine Arts team is able to host this yearly event through grants written by the Fine Arts team.
CULTURAL ARTS DAYS
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Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
PENNSYLVANIA STUDENT ELIGIBILITY SYSTEM !The Pennsylvania Student Eligibility System is a new software program; Upper Adams School District is now using to process Household Free and Reduced Priced Meal Applications. Some of its Features and BeneEits would include, online user-‐friendly meal applications available from anywhere, immediate eligibility determination and notiEication. !Visit www.paschoolmeals.com to begin your online eligibility process. Available in Spanish. !Next school year 2015/2016 we will transition to a paperless Free & Reduced Application Process, utilizing this website is strongly suggested moving forward into the upcoming year. Parents requiring assistance can attend workshops over the summer starting after July 1st, 2015. Dates will be posted on our website and in District Newsletters. !MY SCHOOL BUCKS !My School Bucks is your online payment portal, giving you a quick and easy way to manage and add funds to your students meal account. !Visit www.myschoolbucks.com to manage your account. !!Thank you, Laurie Ensor Funt, Food Service Coordinator l.ensor-‐[email protected]
Left to right top - Crystal Mancilla, Estella Zavala, Victoria Pirich Left to right bottom - Dominic Ramos, Alejandro Salazar
Left to right top - Nicole McGarry,Maricarmen Garcia Ruiz Left to right bottom - Carmella Bramucci, Ethan Long, Maddie Constable
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!— Hour of Code Bendersville Elementary School students participated in the worldwide Hour of Code in December and January. The Hour of Code is part of Computer Science Education Week, an initiative to help students all over the world learn basic computer coding skills. !During two after school sessions, students experimented with tutorials from Code.org. They created computer programs and animated snowflakes, learned computer syntax, and tested their projects. What an exciting way to learn about a 21st century skill!
• • •
— Trenton Gantz Grade 7 UASD - Tropical Night
— Kenzie White Grade6 Arendtsville Elementary
- - Myla Garber - 6th grade - -
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— Allison Sneed Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary
Swan Lake
— Abby Cogliano Grade 6 Arendtsville Elementary
— Alyssa Loughney Grade 7 UAMS - Frozen Night
— Alyssa Smith Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary
The Swan Queen
— Brooklyn Crawford Grade 4 Bendersville Elementary
The Letter B
— Bella Sanders Grade 6 Arendtsville Elementary
Olympic Skaters
— Brianna Eiker Grade 6 Arendtsville Elementary
— Christopher Chapman Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary
Von Rothbart
— Connor Orner Grade 6 Arendtsville Elementary
— Dallas Reed Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary
The Mouse King
— Cinthya Chavarria Grade 4 Bendersville Elementary
The Letter C— Delani Smith Grade 7
UAMS - New York City Night
— Cindy Chavez Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary
The Nutcracker
~ Student Artwork
- - Myla Garber - 6th grade - -
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— Daniel Vargas Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary
The Mouse King
— Emma Parker Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary
Odette
— Emma Tribuiani Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary
The Lilac Fairy
— Erin Hurd Grade 7 UAMS - Big Ben Starry Night
— Gabby Pirich Grade 4 Arendtsville Elementary Mermaids/The Letter V
— Gabriella Carson Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary Von Rothbart/Swan Lake
— Gewell Richards Grade 6 Bendersville Elementary
Moldova Football Uniform
— Hannah King Grade 6 Arendtsville Elementary
Skaters
— Katelyn Woolson Grade 6 Bendersville Elementary Slovenia Warm-Up Suit
— Kelli Mendoza Grade 6 Bendersville Elementary
Soccer Warm-Up— Joshua Fulton Grade 6 Bendersville Elementary
Ice Hockey
— Hannah Woodward Grade 7 UAMS - Snowy Night
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— Luisa Carella BHS - Senior
Pencil Sketch Portrait
— Jared Dotson-Jones BHS - 10th Grade
Scratch Art/Close up Cat
— Breanna Conner BHS - Grade 9
Figure Drawing/Pen and Ink
T h e A d a m s C o u n t y B a n d Festival was held February 20th & 21st at New Oxford High School. The 100 member band is made up of the best instrumentalists in Adams County. A public concert was presented February 20th in the New Oxford High School.
Upper Adams School District Newsletter
Upper Adams School District Newsletter
BHS
— Shannon Sneed Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary
King Florestann
— Kevin Ruiz Grade 6 Bendersville Elementary
Ice Racers
— Tanner Grinds Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary
The Mouse Soldier
— Logan Auman Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary
Prince Siegfried
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•Staying on track !•Scholarships, Financial Aid,
and the FAFSA !•Graduation Project Update
for January !•College Profiles !•Senior Checklists and
Important Dates !You can find the College Corner Newsletter here or you can find it on the Biglerville High School website @ www.upperadams.org
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-Mrs. Bonnie Ott, High School Guidance Counselor
— Sylvia Popella Grade 4 Arendtsville Elementary - Skaters/Letter K
— Maci Dinges Grade 4 Bendersville Elementary - The Letter Z
— Kenny McGarry Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary - The Mouse King
More than ever, employers are looking to hire people with experience in their fields and who have the ability to think critically and solve problems. !Whether students are planning to enter the job market full time after graduating from high school or are looking to continue with their education, a CPAVTS education is one of the best ways to help them achieve their goals. !Students can choose instruction in a wide range of in-demand professions, such as nursing assisting, auto tech, health career technician, masonry, auto collision, carpentry, child care, culinary arts, dental assisting, electronics technology, welding, graphic communications, advertising, art and design. !Cumberland Perry students also can earn college credits, saving them time and money and putting them a step ahead of many of their peers. Industry certifications are available to all students as well, helping them stand apart in the eyes of employers and giving them the ability to land a higher-paying job while they pursue advanced studies. !Many seniors take part in the Cooperative Education program, where Cumberland Perry works with area companies to give students the chance to gain critical real-world experience in their chosen field and earn money at the same time. !A U.S. Department of Education study found that students who participate in technical programs like those at CPAVTS have increased academic achievement and are better prepared for college and careers. Additionally, a recent Georgetown University study revealed that nearly 30 percent of those with associate degrees make more than those with bachelor's degrees — underscoring the value of CPAVTS's college credits, which are directly transferable to Harrisburg Area Community College and the Pennsylvania College of Technology. !CPAVTS students receive course credits and graduate from their sending high schools while earning a Certificate of Award for completing the training in their program area. Students also take their core courses at their home high schools. !You are welcome to call with questions, tour the school and explore the programs. More information is also available on our website, www.cpavts.org. !Once you have a chance to see what is offered, you'll see why Cumberland Perry AVTS stands for Opportunities Unlimited.
!New College in the High School options available: http://www.cpavts.org/school-information/in-the-news/192-save-time-save-money-cpavts-partners-with-the-pennsylvania-college-of-technology.html
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Contest Winnner !Gabriella Corson, a 5th grader at Arendtsville
Elementary, was perusing the Rush Revere web site about a favorite book series when she came across a contest. She chose to create a video book report about Freedom, her favorite character from the series, and explain why she likes her. She wrote a poem, then dressed as Freedom, and had her mom record her reciting the poem. Her submission won Eirst place! Gabriella stated, “I won a Ted Tea Bear, a $50.00 Visa gift card, a certiEicate signed by the author and an iMac computer.” Congratulations, Gabriella! If you would like to see Gabriella’s recitation, you can go to facebook.com/rushrevere. You will need to scroll down to her post from Dec. 19, 2014 to see the video.
Freedom
By Gabriella Corson
!Freedom talks to animals. She clearly reads their minds
She always has a smile and remembers to be kind.
Soon she realizes Liberty’s secret of disappearing and then,
Time travels to the past and finds a special friend.
She meets a man named Squanto who taught her one cool thing, what happens when you mix fish with soil; the blessing they will bring.
When she comes back to her class she knows where her family’s from. But she’ll always be with Rush Revere which means there’s more adventure to come.
Freedom learns a lot from her new friend Mr. Revere. She will never be forgoJen or at least that’s what I hear.
I like her spirit. I like her ways so this is why I’ve come to say.
Thank you Rush for all the fun you’ve shared because of you I know; this is not the end of Freedom. I’m excited to watch her grow.
My hope lies on Freedom and when I have doubt all I do is remember what Freedom’s all about.
MAY FREEDOM LIVE ON!
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Jump Rope for Heart
!!Students at each grade level that collected the most donations are: !Kindergarten – Grace Mauss Grade 1 - Nicholas Fundanish Grade 2 – Amaiah Grimm *Grade 3 - Alexandrya Kiel !*Alexandrya Kiel collected most donations overall school wide for Biglerville Elementary !Many thanks to all-
Mrs. Yargar-Reed, Physical Education Teacher was the Coordinator for the Jump event
February was Jump rope for heart month at Biglerville Elementary. The event teaches participants about the benefits of regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle, while promoting teamwork and building school spirit. We are really excited about this year’s Jump event and the experience that it offered our students. Students who participated in the Jump event during their Physical Education class, raised $5,210.10 which will benefit the American Heart Association.
Students receive thank you gifts depending upon the amount of donations they collect. Utz from Hanover and Knouse foods graciously donated (pretzels and apple juice) to our event. We thank both companies for their support and contribution. Thank you for being part of this lifesaving and educational event.
A thank you to the parents for supporting our Biglerville Bobcats as they raised money to fight heart disease and stroke. The physical education department will also benefit by receiving vouchers to purchase equipment for use in PE class. I am very pleased we had 120 student “heart heroes” JUMP in our event!
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Winners of the 2015 South Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Writing Awards: Pictured are 3 eighth grade students who wi l l be recognized for their essays at a regional awards program in Harrisburg. From left to right are V io l e ta Montoya , honorab le mention, science Eiction; Drew Riley, silver key, critical essay; and Erica King, silver key, short story. !!!Winners of the Gettysburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriot’s Pen Writing Contest: Pictured are 2 eighth grade students who were recognized for their essays written to the theme “Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans.” From left to right are Emily Glass (second place) and Brooke Chronister (third place). !!!First place winner of the Gettysburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriot’s Pen Writing Contest: Pictured is Samantha Schulteis, Eirst place winner of the Gettysburg VFW’s Patriot's Pen Writing Contest! Pictured with Samantha is William S m i t h a n d B r i a n S t a p l e s representing the Gettysburg VFW.
Writing Awards
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UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elaine Jones…………………………….…Board President John Regentin………………..…..Board Vice-President Richard Crouse…………………………………….Treasurer Ronald Ebbert....................................Board Director Christopher Fee.................................Board Director Craig Long..........................................Board Director James Rutkowski…………………………Board Director William Seibert..................................Board Director Vickie Solberg....................................Board Director
Wesley T. Doll, Ed. D……………..…………………………………..Superintendent Anne Corwell, Ed. D……………………………….Director of Student Services Joe Albin……..……..Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Michael J. Lawrence……………………………………………..Business Manager James Van Dyke………………..…Director of Transportation/Technology Richard Sterner………..…………………….Biglerville High School Principal Beth Graham……………..…………………….Assistant High School Principal David Zinn………………..…………….Upper Adams Middle School Principal Jamie Kerstetter…………………Biglerville Elementary School Principal Ann Wolfe…Arendtsville & Bendersville Elementary School Principal Anthony Graham……………………………………………….……Athletic Director
UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
!!✦ Curriculum & Extra Curricular
• Curriculum: John Regentin • Athletics ∴ Student Activities: Craig Long !
✦ Business & Operations • Finance ∴ Personnel: John Regentin • Property ∴ Transportation: William Seibert • Fund Advisory: Richard Crouse !
✦ Policy: Ron Ebbert
All board members contribute to the committees with the following chairing the committees:
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UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT 161 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
The Upper Adams School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures or access, contact the Title IX Coordinator (Dr. Wesley Doll) or the Section 504 Coordinator (Dr. Anne Corwell) at 161 North Main Street, Biglerville, PA 17307 or 717-677-7191.