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Peters Township School District Excellence Excellence in in Education Education Academics, Athletics, the Arts, Leadership, & Character Education May 18, 2015

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Peters Township School District

Excellence Excellence in in p

EducationEducationAcademics, Athletics, the Arts,

Leadership, & Character Education

May 18,2015

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Excellence in AcademicsExcellence in AcademicsExcellence in AcademicsExcellence in Academics

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Civil War Reenactment at PTMS

Social Studies Students Reenact the Battle of Gettysburg

Seventh grade social studies students reenacted the Battle of Gettysburg on the front lawn of the Middle School as part of their studies of the Civil War. Confederate troops (also known as Ms. Giaquinto’s class) were faced with a loss at the hands of the Union soldiers (Mr Hudak’s class) The students then reviewed and discussed what this pivotalsoldiers (Mr. Hudak s class). The students then reviewed and discussed what this pivotal 

battle meant to each side.

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McM/PTMS Spanish CollaborationMcMurray Elementary Welcomed PTMS Spanish Students 

for a Vocabulary Lesson

This month Middle School Spanish students visited McMurray Elementary to help share a lesson for 4th grade students. The PTMS students prepared and taught a vocabulary 

lesson and read the accompanying story to the students. The 4th graders also shared a Spanish song and dance that they had learned and taught it to the older students ThisSpanish song and dance that they had learned and taught it to the older students. This 

event was organized by Spanish teacher Abby Montgomery.

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Adopt a Physicist at PTHSParent Expertise Helps McMurray Stock Market Game

Local Financial Planner Ryan McNamara 

Volunteers at McMurray

Local Financial Planner Ryan McNamara volunteered his time to work with fourth grade enrichment students at McMurray as they were doing the Stock Market Game this year. He visited as the students were getting started and returned recently as the program was wrapping up Ms Alyson Boyer organized these events for students throughout the yearwrapping up. Ms. Alyson Boyer organized these events for students throughout the year.

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WACTC Graduation

Congratulations to our Graduates!Steven Bahr, Emergency and 

Protective ServicesDaniel Yoest, Emergency and 

Protective ServicesProtective ServicesLuke Makrinos, Machine ShopKenneth E. Dodson, MechatronicsJacob J O’Donnell NetworkingJacob J. O Donnell, Networking

Congratulations to our students from WACTC who earned certificates at their graduation ceremony this month. The students are listed above along with their program of study.

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CalcuSolve Grand Champion

th d h h6th Grader Thomas Chang wins Tournament of 

Champions at the Allegheny p g yIntermediate Unit

Congratulations to 6th grader Thomas Chang who won the Calcu‐Solve Tournament of Champions in May at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Thomas competed against many 

school districts from the Pittsburgh area and came out on top! 

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PV Poetry SeminarLocal Poet Andrea Perry Visited 

Pleasant Valley 

Local poet Andrea Perry visited Pleasant Valley in May as part of the celebration of National Poetry Month. She conducted a writing workshop for the third grade students and shared her writing process from “sloppy copies” through to the collaboration with 

the publisher and illustratorthe publisher and illustrator.

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National Technical Honor Society

Congratulations to:Kathryn Lucia, y ,

Kathryn Luttner and Ross Wickline

Makenzie Such was also honored as a two‐year 

bmember 

Congratulations to PTHS students above who were inducted into the National Technical Honors Society on May 1 at Western Area Career and Technology Center.  PTHS student Makenzie Such was also honored as a two‐year member of the Honor Society as well.

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Bio Time at Bower Hill

Third Grade Enrichment Students 

Presented a LivingPresented a Living History Museum

On April 27, third grade enrichment students at Bower Hill presented Bio Time – a living history museum. Working with teacher Lora O’Brien, the students researched a 

personality that interested them and created a first person narrative based in that person’s life On the presentation day students dressed in costume and brought in propsperson s life. On the presentation day, students dressed in costume and brought in props 

for their character and were brought to life to share their story.

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PT Junior Named a Finalist in PSU Essay Contest

Junior Conor ManningJunior Conor Manning Honored in the 

Thirty‐Second Annual Penn State University 

Essay Contest

High School junior Conor Manning has been named a finalist in the Thirty‐second Annual Penn State University Essay Contest. Conor won this recognition of excellence in student writing for his essay titled “One Brave Girl.” Conor recently attended an awards luncheon 

at Penn State University hosted by the Penn State Program in Writing and Rhetoricat Penn State University hosted by the Penn State Program in Writing and Rhetoric.

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FLBA Students Move on to National Competition

Stephanie Wang – Economics, 2nd Placep g ,

Varun Sharma ‐Mobile Application Development, 3rd Place

Raashmi Krishnasamy & Sebastian Hymson –Business Ethics, 4th Place

Meghan Black ‐ Business Math, 7th Place

Fifteen students from PTHS attended the 2015 Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference in April.  Students attended various business related workshops and took part in one or more competitive event during their time at the conference.  Congratulations to the students above who placed in the Top 10 in the state and good luck to those whothe students above who placed in the Top 10 in the state and good luck to those who 

finished in the top 3 and will now move on to the national competition. 

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NHS Induction at PTHS

Congratulations to the 62 students who were inducted into the National Honor Society this year!the National Honor Society this year!

Congratulations to the 62 students who were recently inducted into the PTHS National Honor Society. These high achieving students displayed excellence not only in their 

outstanding academic achievements, but in the areas of leadership, service and character as wellas well.

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National History Day State Honors

8th grader Alaina NypaverFirst Place in Junior IndividualFirst Place in Junior Individual 

Exhibit Category 

S i Ni k L i dSeniors Nick Larimer and Ryan Williams 

5th Place in Senior Group  Documentary Category

Peters Township 8th grader Alaina Nypaver will represent Peters Township at the U.S. competition of National History Day in June following her first place finish in the Junior 

Individual Exhibit Category in the state level competition. Two PT seniors also received 5th

place honors at the competition by making the state run offs placing them in the top sixplace honors at the competition by making the state run‐offs, placing them in the top six projects in their Senior Group Documentary Category. 

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Excellence in the ArtsExcellence in the Arts

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Pleasant Valley First Grade Musical

Celebrating the Students’ Study of the Mexican Culture

This month first graders at Pleasant Valley shared their knowledge of Mexican culture at their annual first grade musical. The students also take part in a fiesta where they have 

the chance to sample Mexican food and learn songs and dances from the culture.

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Zach GallagherZach Koerbel

Washington County Elementary Band FestivalAdam Reitz

Ryan RoseElla McRobertsAl G fk

Elementary Band Festival

Alyssa GaefkeEmma DevineSarah WillisonChristopher MacKayChristopher MacKayNate DanielsTrey NatiliGordon HardyGordon HardyNick SimkoOwen Erker

This group of 6th Grade musicians from McMurray Elementary took part in the Washington County Elementary Band Fest this month at Chartiers‐Houston High School. 

The students were led by teacher Joann Bair. 

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PMEA Jr. High District Chorus 

Angela LeNick TraficanteLindsay TurekLilly GorisyMason DowdKyle Kroboth.

Congratulations to the six PTMS students who were selected by audition and performed at the PMEA Jr. High District Chorus on May 2nd at CAPA High School in Pittsburgh. This 

chorus is made up of the best singers from a five county area. Eighth grader Nick Traficante was also selected from the group to perform a solo during the concertTraficante was also selected from the group to perform a solo during the concert. 

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Congressional Art Award for PT Seniorfor PT Senior

Senior Juliet MajesticMajesticreceived “People’s 

Ch i A d”Choice Award” 

Congratulations to the PTHS senior above who has received the “People’s Choice Award” in the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. Juliet’s work will now be on display in the 

Capitol Building along with other winners from across the nation. 

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PTMS Chorus at the Wild Things

The PTMS Chorus Sang the National Anthem at the 2nd Annual PT Day at the Washington Wild ThingsWild Things

The PTMS Chorus kicked off yesterday’s Peters Township Day at the Wild Things! Under the direction of Mr. Larry Lucas, the students sang the national anthem to get the day 

underway!

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Excellence in AthleticsExcellence in Athletics

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PT Boys Tennis Doubles Team Finishes 4th in WPIAL CompetitionFinishes 4 in  WPIAL Competition

Miguel Ascencio & Ryan Farrell

Congratulations to the PTHS Doubles tennis team listed above who placed 4th in the WPIAL Tennis Doubles Championships. 

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PIAA State Track & Field Championship QualifiersChampionship Qualifiers

Laura EhrenbergerChloe GrzybNick Wolk 

Good luck to the student athletes above who have qualified to participate in the PIAA State Track & Field Championships. Competition will take place this weekend, May 22 and 

23 at Shippensburg University.

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E ll iE ll iExcellence in Excellence in Chara terChara terCharacterCharacter

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Wild Things First Pitch Winners

Cameron Caruso, Bower HillMegan McChesney. Pleasant Valley

Wes Parker McMurrayWes Parker, McMurray 

This weekend marked the second annual PT Day at the Washington Wild Things. As a part of the event, elementary students who showed great sportsmanship could be nominated to throw out a first pitch at the game. The winners from each school are listed above.

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PT Walk for Autism Raises $3,500

Sponsored by the PTHS Interact Club

This year’s Annual Walk for Autism was held on May 2 at PTHS. The walk featured entertainment, baked goods, games for children, gift baskets and more. Donations totaled 

nearly $2,500 and an additional $1000 will be matched by the McMurray Rotary. All proceeds benefitted the Autism Society and a PT Autism Support Classroomproceeds benefitted the Autism Society and a PT Autism Support Classroom. 

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Earth Day at McMurray

Mrs. Kropiewnicki’s class celebrated Earth Day with a weekcelebrated Earth Day with a week 

of activities in science class!

Sixth grade students in Mrs. Kropiewnicki’s class celebrated Earth Day with a week of activities in science class. They examined how many times paper could be recycled, made 

Earth jewelry with soil, examined packaging, and competed in an upcyclingcompetition We ended the week with a segment from the movie Planet Earthcompetition. We ended the week with a segment from the movie, Planet Earth.

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Humane Society Collection at McMurray

Students donated food, treats and toys for the pets 

h h h hthroughout the month. 

McMurray Elementary’s student council led a building‐wide effort to collect items for the Washington County Humane Society this month. Students donated food, treats and toys for the pets throughout the month. The event was overseen by teachers Paige Seelhorst 

and Linda Deisingand Linda Deising.

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PV’s Got Talent

Student Talent Show Raises $3,200 for the American Cancer Society and Collects 600 lbs ofSociety and Collects 600 lbs of 

Food for the Food Bank 

On April 22, Pleasant Valley held their annual talent show featuring 45 acts presented by PV students and staff. All monetary donations benefited the American Cancer Society 

and admission into the event was a food donation to the Washington County Food bank. Overall the event raised $3 332 and more than 600 pounds of food was collectedOverall the event raised $3,332 and more than 600 pounds of food was collected.

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PV Recycles

Celebrating Earth Week by Making Art from Recycled 

Materials!

As they celebrate Earth Week, students at Pleasant Valley had the opportunity to make original sculptures using recycled materials from home. Submissions were displayed in the PV Library and students could vote for their favorites. The winning artists were 

recognized on PV TVrecognized on PV‐TV.

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Excellence in LeadershipExcellence in Leadership

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Kids of SteelKids of SteelElementary students celebrate wellness by taking part in Kids oftaking part in Kids of Steel Marathon!

Elementary students in our District took part in the Kids of Steel portion of the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 1. More than 300 students were registered between the three schools and staff members and parent volunteers organized training and wellness events for them 

throughout the winter and spring to be able to run the one mile race downtownthroughout the winter and spring to be able to run the one mile race downtown. 

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Kindergarten Tea at Bower Hill

Staff Holds Annual Luncheon to Provide ProfessionalStaff Holds Annual Luncheon to Provide Professional Development for Area Pre‐school Teachers

On April 14 Bower Hill held their annual Kindergarten Tea for preschool teachers in ourOn April 14, Bower Hill held their annual Kindergarten Tea for preschool teachers in our area. Each year the kindergarten staff invites the teachers to the school for a special luncheon and an afternoon of learning on a variety of topics. This year’s theme was 

Candyland and special education teacher Kristin Webler was the guest speaker sharing some of the tools she uses with students with special needs.

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