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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Equal OpportunityThe Bald Eagle Area School District is an equal opportunity

education institution that will not discriminate in its educational programs,activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin,sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, or other legally protectedclassification. This policy is in accordance with State and Federal laws,including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the EducationAmendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with DisabilitiesAct of 1990, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Informationrelative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and thedesignated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, andSection 504 may be obtained by contacting Kathleen J. Tepsic at 751South Eagle Valley Road, Wingate, PA 16823 (814-355-5516).

Special Education Eligibility,Placement and Programs

Following applicable screening activities, a child may be referredfor a multidisciplinary evaluation (MDE) to help determine eligibility forspecial education services. Parents may refer a child for a MDE at anytime, and are encouraged to participate in the evaluation process. AnIndividualized Instructional Program (IEP) team, of which parents aremembers, will review the recommendations of the MDE team todetermine if the child is exceptional and to determine educationalprogramming and placement.

The Bald Eagle Area School District, along with the CentralIntermediate Unit #10, provides specially designed instruction asdetermined by an IEP team to meet the needs of any student who meetseligibility criteria in the following exceptionality categories:autism/pervasive developmental disorder, emotional disturbance,traumatic brain injury, deafness/hearing impairment, specific learningdisability, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, other healthimpairment, orthopedic impairment, speech and language impairment,blindness/visual impairment, giftedness

Please contact the Special Education Office (355-5731) or yourbuilding principal to make a request for evaluation or for additionalinformation.

t is hard for me to believe that we havealready completed the first quarter of

the 2006-2007 school year and, by thetime you get this newsletter, we will bewell into the second quarter andpreparing for the holidays ahead. Wehave seen significant academic studentgrowth just in the first 60 days of school.Beginning with this year, we are actually measuring student progressin both reading and mathematics every nine weeks. Parentsprobably have heard complaints from their children about “all thistesting!” But the results of this 4Sight Benchmark testing will give usa more accurate indication of the areas where we need to dedicatemore time and classroom focus.

I am happy to report that the Pennsylvania Department ofEducation recently notified us that they have approved our LongRange Plan for the next six years. Three of the initiatives includedin this plan are increasing the student engagement levels inacademic work, as well as in our extra-curricular offerings; thecontinued increase in achievement levels of all of our students; and,improving communications with our parents and communitymembers.

Our Long Range Plan Leadership Committee specifically notedthe need to upgrade our District Newsletter, both in format and inpresentation. We made some steps in that direction in the past twoissues and are making yet another move to enhance our newsletterwith this issue. We have changed the format to a more magazine-type look, and plan to bring you pertinent information about ourschools, students, and future plans at least three times a year. Aftersome investigation, we were able to find a publisher to produce thisissue at the same cost as past issues. We hope our “new look”meets with your satisfaction. We are deciding on a new name for ournewsletter and would like you to cast a vote from the list of fourpossible names provided on a survey that can be accessed from theBEA website – www.beasd.org.

In the area of student engagement, the Bald Eagle Area Boardof Education recently approved the addition of junior high boys andgirls track and field teams. This sport can accommodate any studentwho wants to run, jump, or throw. There will be no cuts and weencourage all junior high students to give it a try this upcomingspring sports season.

We have seen unprecedented reading accomplishment in ourfirst reading contest, the Back to School Reading Fest. It camedown to a fraction of a point, but Port Matilda Elementary pulled outits fourth consecutive victory. We have now begun the Bald EagleArea Super Reading Bowl I, which will conclude at the end of schoolon Monday, February 5th. This will bring an excellent opportunity forreading over the holiday break.

I am asking you to take a close look, in particular, at the articleson the Eagle Ambassadors and Creative Giving, as well as the Act 1property tax reduction information, as you will be requested to makea decision on the May election ballot concerning Act 1. Have awonderful holiday season and best wishes to you and your familiesin 2007.

Superintendent’sMessageDan Fisher

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PridePrideDeanalis Resto - Outstanding

Young Woman . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Music Concert Schedule . . . . . . . . 3Wingate First Grade Trip . . . . . . . 3Bus Pass Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . 3New Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7New Vocabulary Word at

Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Support Staff Honoree . . . . . . . . . 8Alumni Stadium Dedication . . . . . .9Port Matilda Wins Reading

Fest Competition . . . . . . . . . . . .9Day of Caring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Elementary Science for

Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Tax Study Commission MakesReport to Board . . . . . . . . . . .10

Title I Parent Meetings . . . . . . . .11Ashton Hahn Crowned

Homecoming Queen . . . . . . . .11AP Scholars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Bullying Prevention at

Mountaintop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Creative Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Notable Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Fall Festival Activities . . . . . . . . .13Elementary Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Student Recognition . . . . . . . . . .15Engrave Your Support . . . . . . . . .16

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eanalis Resto, a senior at Bald Eagle Area HighSchool, was named Centre County's Outstanding

Young Woman for 2007. She also won the KeystoneAward, and awards in the categories of Presence andPresentation, Performing Arts, and Interview.

The Centre County Outstanding Young WomanScholarship Program, formerly known as the Junior MissPageant, was held on Saturday, September 23rd at ParkForest Middle School.

Deanalis, of Unionville, is the daughter of Angel L.Resto and Dianna A. Resto (Deceased). She is active innumerous musical activities at the high school includingConcert Choir, Chamber Choir, and Symphonic Band,and has been selected for All-State Choir for the past two

years. She is the Drama Club Vice-President, and has performed inseveral productions at both theMillbrook Playhouse and theBoal Barn Theatre. She is amember of the National HonorSociety at the high school and isa Special Olympics volunteer.

Deanalis hopes to becomea musical theatre performer. Herperforming arts section of theprogram was a vocal performance,“Gimme Gimme,” from the musical“Thoroughly Modern Millie.”

December 14, 2006 7 PM Senior High School Winter ConcertDecember 17, 2006 3 PM Middle School Winter ConcertDecember 20, 2006 1:30 PM Wingate Elementary Choir & Band ConcertMarch 18, 2007 3 PM Chamber Ensembles ConcertMarch 28 & 29, 2007 Centre County Band and Choir Festival

- Hosted by BEAApril 13, 2007 PMEA 5th Grade Song Fest at Penns ValleyMay 17, 2007 7:30 PM Elementary Band ConcertMay 8, 2007 7 PM Senior High School Spring ConcertMay 20, 2007 3 PM Middle School Spring ConcertMay 22, 2007 7:30 PM Elementary Choir ConcertMay 30, 2007 7 PM Wingate K - 3 Spring ProgramMay 31, 2007 7 PM Jazz Night

Music Concerts S C H E D U L E Bus PassReminder

Wingate First Grade Field TripThe Wingate First Graders had their first field trip

of the school year in early October. Mrs. Franks, Mrs.Klimek, and Mrs. Swanger took their classes to Way FruitFarm.

At Way Fruit Farm the students enjoyed a tractorride through the apple orchard. Grandpa Way talked tothe classes about how apples are grown and cared for.Following the tractor ride, the students had theopportunity to watch apples get sorted, cleaned andpacked for distribution. They also learned that bruisedapples are used to make cider, apple butter andapplesauce. At the end of the trip, each child received afree three-pound bag of apples and a quart of apple ciderto take home and share with their families, courtesy ofthe Way Fruit Farm.

The field trip to Way Fruit Farm was a greateducational trip. The teachers and students wish tothank the Wingate PTA for sponsoring the trip.

A reminder to students and parents – Anyhigh school or elementary student thatneeds to ride a bus other than the one theyare assigned to must request a bus passfrom their school office to show the busdriver of the bus they plan to ride. Failure toobtain a bus pass will result in the studentbeing denied transportation on any busother than the one they have beenassigned to. Phone calls for bus passes willbe taken for emergencies only.

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Kristin Bennett / High School Mathematics Instructor I am a 1994 graduate of Bald Eagle Area. In 2000, I graduated from Lock Haven University with two Bachelor ofScience Degrees - one in Elementary Education and the other in Secondary Education Mathematics. I have beena substitute for the past six years. I currently reside in Runville with my husband, Scott, and our two sons, Quintinand Gavin. Much of my free time is spent taking care of my boys but when I get the chance I love to sew, makecrafts, and bake. I am so excited to be teaching math at Bald Eagle Area and I am looking forward to many moreyears teaching the students at Bald Eagle Area.

Karen Cronin / High School Spanish InstructorI was born and raised outside of Atlanta, GA where I attended North Gwinnett High School. My dad, Chris Culpepper,is an assistant principal at NGHS and my older brother, Robby now works as a technology teacher there. My mom,Laurie, works at the GA State Department of Banking. After graduating, I went to Clemson University in SouthCarolina and majored in Secondary Education and Spanish. I studied in Spain the summer after my freshman yearand then the summer before graduating. I lived with a friend and her family in Querétaro, Mexico. While I was atClemson I was involved with the Honor College, Spanish Club, Clemson University Student Educators, and a culturaleducation group called Las Panteras Rosas. I graduated in December and the day after graduation I marriedShamus, my high school sweetheart. We moved to State College in January so Shamus can get his PhD from PennState. This is my first year teaching and the calm atmosphere at BEA has been a blessing and I have support frommany teachers. It is wonderful being in a place where everyone wants to help one another - including the students!When I’m not working at BEA, I love spending time with my husband and friends, reading, going for long walksthrough parks, and learning!

Betsy Jo Dickey / Port Matilda Elementary Principal and Wingate Elementary Assistant Principal Hello. I am excited to be joining the Bald Eagle Area team. I have spent the past fifteen years in Keystone CentralSchool District. I began as a Title I Math teacher and then spent ten wonderful years in a full day kindergartenposition. Most recently I have worked as a Literacy Coach learning and supporting teachers at all elementary levels.I look forward to becoming a part of your terrific community and school district.

Kristen Gailey / Port Matilda Elementary 6th Grade Instructor I am originally from Cresson (Cambria County), which is an hour drive southwest of Bald Eagle Area. I graduatedin 2002 from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a B.S. in Elementary Education. I moved to Ohio withmy fiancée to live for 2 1/2 years before moving back to Pennsylvania to settle outside of Milesburg. I am so gratefulto be able to have the opportunity to be working as a sixth grade teacher here at Bald Eagle Area School District andlook forward to many years to come!

Elaina Howell / Port Matilda Elementary 2nd Grade Instructor Hello! I am excited to be part of the Bald Eagle family once again. I am a 1999 graduate of Bald Eagle Area, aswell as a 2003 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. At Penn State I double majored in Early Childhoodand Elementary Education. I currently reside in the Bald Eagle Area School District with my husband and our babygirl. When I am not teaching I enjoy exercising, reading, and spending quality time with my family and friends. I lookforward to teaching at my alma mater for many years to come!

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N N E LTeri Kresovich / Mountaintop Area Elementary School 2nd Grade Instructor I am very happy to be returning to Bald Eagle Area to teach. I graduated from BEA in 1991. Upon graduation fromIUP, I taught at Saint John’s Catholic School for four years. I then taught here at Bald Eagle Area from 2001-2003.During those years I taught mainly in the Port Matilda School. I also received my Reading Recovery training duringthat time. After the birth of our second child, my husband and I made the decision for me to stay home with ourchildren for a few years. I was very fortunate to be able to spend those years at home and now am very excited toreturn to teaching. I am looking forward to helping each one of my students succeed.

Mary Leamy / Port Matilda Elementary 3rd Grade Instructor I was born and raised in Hatfield, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. After graduating from Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Iattended college at Kutztown University. I graduated with Cum Laude Honors in 2004. My husband, Steve, and Igot married only a few weeks after I graduated. We now live in Pine Grove Mills. Steve is an Aerospace EngineeringMajor at Penn State. The two of us really enjoy traveling, fishing, watching Penn State and Philadelphia Eaglesfootball, reading and going to the movies. Thank you for letting me be a part of this wonderful family here at BaldEagle Area!

Cathy Lumadue / Middle School Science and High School Biology InstructorI am from Clearfield, PA where I attended Clearfield Area High School. I graduated from Slippery Rock Universitywith a degree in Exercise Physiology and Clarion University with a degree in Secondary Education. I enjoy outsideactivities such as hiking, camping, and canoeing. I am excited to be teaching at BEA and see the teachingprofession as an everyday learning experience.

Melissa Maynard / Port Matilda Elementary 5th Grade Instructor I graduated from Lock Haven University in 2004 where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in ElementaryEducation and a minor in Reading. Currently, I live in Pleasant Gap with my husband and our two children. Duringmy spare time I love reading, traveling and spending time with my family.

Tina Mottin / Wingate Elementary Learning Support Instructor I graduated in 1999 from Central York High School in York, PA, where I was born and raised. I then attended LockHaven University and received a dual certification in Elementary and Special Education, along with a minor inPsychology. For two years I taught in the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District, and am now thrilled to beworking at my husband’s alma mater. In my free time I love being outdoors, whether it involves camping, fishing, orriding four-wheelers. I also enjoy watching college football and basketball, as long as my favorite teams win!

Maggie Mueller / High School Science InstructorI am a 1998 graduate of McNicholas High School in Cincinnati, OH. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology anda Masters in Secondary Education from Xavier University, also in Cincinnati. I live in State College with my husbandand one year old daughter. Outside of school I enjoy training for and running in road races, hiking, camping,canoeing, rafting, and spending time with my family. I look forward to being a part of the Bald Eagle Area SchoolDistrict community.

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Amy Roth / High School Business Education InstructorI am a 2002 graduate of Harbor Creek High School in Erie, PA. Just this past May, I graduated with a degree inBusiness Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In my spare time I enjoy reading, scrapbooking,creating and editing movies, and traveling to spend time with all of my family and friends. I am very excited to bestarting my teaching career at Bald Eagle Area and look forward to many successful years in the district.

Heather Schweizer / High School Health and Physical Education InstructorI am originally from southeastern Pennsylvania and recently moved to Centre County to be near my family. This pastMay I graduated from Penn State University, where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology.Activities that I enjoy in my free time include hiking, skiing, playing field hockey, and spending time with my husband,whom I married in October. I am excited to share my passions about health and movement skills to the students atBald Eagle Area this year!

Jamie Sherry / Autistic/ED Itinerant InstructorI graduated from Bald Eagle Area High School in 2000 and received my Bachelor of Science degree in Education ofExceptional Persons K-12 and Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University ofPennsylvania. During my spare time I enjoy reading, sports, and spending time with family and friends. I am excitedto have the opportunity to come back to teach at my alma mater and am looking forward to working with the students,staff, and families of the Bald Eagle Area School District.

Carrie Smith / High School Business Education Instructor I am a 2002 graduate of Jersey Shore Area High School and a 2006 graduate of Bloomsburg University. In my sparetime I enjoy scrap booking, hiking, running and reading. I also enjoy traveling and my favorite vacation spot is theOuter Banks in North Carolina. I’m looking forward to a great year at BEA High School!

Mary Smith / High School Learning Support Instructor I graduated from Bald Eagle Area High School in 1993. I earned a Bachelors degree in Health Education and aMasters degree in Special Education both from Penn State University. Prior to joining the Bald Eagle Area staff, Ispent four years in California with my husband Jeremy. While in California I taught at a middle school located in thecity of Roseville. My husband and I have a son, Aiden, who celebrated his first birthday in August. For fun, I enjoyjogging, kickboxing, painting, reading, sewing and spending time with my family. I am excited to be teaching at BaldEagle Area and look forward to working with the staff, students, and their families.

Allison Lee Snyder / Elementary School Nurse I graduated from Bald Eagle Area in 1995 and from the Penn State University and Hershey Medical Center in 1999.I completed my school nurse certificate from Slippery Rock University in 2001. Since graduating from nursingschool, I have spent the last seven years working in the emergency and operating rooms at Mount Nittany MedicalCenter. I married my high school sweetheart, Tom, in 2000. We reside in Julian where we are very busy raising ourthree small children Thomas (4), Katie (2), and Michael (1). I am looking forward to taking care of the students andI hope we all have a very healthy year!

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Kathleen J. Tepsic / Business Manager/Director of Transportation Altoona Area High School is my Alma Mater, and I attended Erie Business Center for the Associate Degree Programwith a Major in Accounting/Business Manager. During my 20 plus years of experience, I have focused on Accounting,Cost Containment, Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting. My family resides in Bald Eagle/Tyrone in anoak log home that my husband, Austin, built more than 30 years ago. My daughter, Elizabeth, participate in theTyrone Area High School Girls Basketball and Track programs, and I enthusiastically attend all of her athletic events.I also have two step sons Austin and Evan. I enjoy spending quality time with all my family, including my parentswho have moved back from Florida to enjoy their grandchildren. My family is a very important part of my life. Iappreciate this rewarding opportunity to be able to work with so many kind and impressive individuals, and I amlooking forward to sharing many happy years with everyone at the Bald Eagle Area School District.

John Tobias / High School Assistant Principal I am a 1993 graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School. I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from LycomingCollege in 1997 and earned my elementary teaching certificate at that time. In 2004, I received my drivers/safetyeducation certificate from Lock Haven University. I recently received my Master of Education in the AdministrativeProgram for Principals from California University of Pennsylvania. For the past five years, I have been employed bythe Bellefonte Area School District as the Head Teacher in the Alternative Education Program. I have been a lifelongresident of Clarence where I currently reside with my wife and three daughters. A few of my interests are hunting,fishing, weight lifting, and coaching football and baseball. I am extremely excited about having the opportunity toreturn to my alma mater as an assistant principal to work with the students, staff, faculty, administration, parents, andcommunity members to ensure that the proud history, tradition, and academic excellence that have been trademarksof Bald Eagle Area continue to be the driving force behind our future endeavors.

Daniel Weber / Port Matilda Elementary 6th Grade Instructor I was born and raised in Michigan. I attended Michigan State University, where I completed a Bachelor’s degree inEducation and a double minor in Mathematics and Psychology. As part of Michigan State’s program, I completed afull-year internship in a fourth grade classroom at an international school. My wife, who now works at Penn State,and I moved to Pennsylvania in the summer of 2004. During my first year living here I taught kindergarten at GraceLutheran Dayschool in State College. The following year I began to pursue positions in the public school. I taughtin both Penns Valley and Bald Eagle Area and also tutored in the Third Base program at Port Matilda Elementary. Iam very excited to be working with the students at Port Matilda Elementary School.

Marian Welch-Quigley / Mountaintop Area Elementary Title IReading Instructor As a new resident of Centre County, I am eager to start a new adventure in learning in the Bald Eagle Area SchoolDistrict. For the past five years I taught grades four through five in the Philadelphia area. I attended KutztownUniversity to obtain my teaching certification and in 2005 I received my Masters degree and Reading Specialistcertification from Arcadia University. In my free time I enjoy exploring the local flora and fauna with my husband andexperimenting with color through quilting.

Christine Witherite / Secretary to Business Manager/Director of Transportation Hi, I’m Christine Witherite. I reside in Milesburg with my husband, Chuck and our three small dogs…Keisha,Snickers and Lacey. I am a 1984 graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School. I am looking forward to starting a careerwith BEA that I’m sure will be both satisfying and rewarding.

Jessica Yost / High School Librarian I am originally from Milton, PA. In 2005, I graduated from Mansfield University with a Bachelors degree in SocialStudies and a Masters degree in School Library and Information Technologies. Last year I was the High SchoolLibrarian at Lakeview Area School District near Grove City, PA. I now live in Bellefonte and love skiing, traveling,hiking, listening to music, reading, and NASCAR. I’m extremely excited about working at Bald Eagle Area, and I’mlooking forward to a great year with everyone.

oowwaarrdd EElleemmeennttaarryy students and staff arebringing a new vocabulary word to life this

school year. During the first weeks of school,students at each grade level took turns drawing aletter to fill in the twelve slots of their mystery word.Word sleuths Ms. Woleslagle (3rd grade teacher) andCourtney Butler (5th grade student) were the first todetermine that the word was meticulosity. Since thattime, many instances of meticulosity have been seenat Howard and across the district.

Long ago, in 1950, meticulosity was the winningword in the 1950 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Itmeans being very attentive to details. We see this everyday in our school and our district. Every time a studentdoes their best work, every time someone is kind toanother, every time we help each other, meticulosity isthere. Howard students and staff are aiming forexcellence in both their relationships and theiracademics, paying attention to the little things each day.Keep an eye out for future examples of meticulosity. AsMs. True’s kindergarten student stated, “I don’t’ have ityet, but I will have it.”

hhee FFoooodd SSeerrvviicceess of BEASD has many wonderful peopleworking to give our students a healthy breakfast and lunch

each school day. While the majority of them glow in their work andseveral shine, a few of them are absolutely radiant. One of the radiantpeople caring for the students of the District is Sally Sayers.

Sally is diligent in her work, patient beyond measure, and trulycaring about the students and the District. She is up by 4 in themorning each day to walk her dog and on some days even does somework for her brother’s business before arriving at the High Schoolearly to prepare the day’s breakfast. After serving the breakfast tothose students who are savvy enough to realize the boost in energyand cognizance they get from it, she begins preparing the alternatelunch items such as the Grab ‘n Go salads and the triple-deckerPB&J sandwiches. Those two items total more than 100 servingseach day.

When many of the faculty and staff were wearing pedometers lastyear to count the steps they took each day, Sally and I would compareour numbers. I was happy to get 7-8,000 steps a day. Sally had over10,000 by mid morning. This energy expenditure translates into greatservice to our students. Sally is particularly well liked by the studentswho go through her service line. She is friendly and courteous to allwho she comes into contact with.

Beyond her regular duties, Sally is very active in her support ofBEASD athletics. She volunteered her time to serve pre-game mealsto the varsity football team this fall helping to keep the costs of thosemeals affordable for that program. She is an avid baker of pies formembers of various District teams. She wore one of her BEA shirtson the Wear Bellefonte Colors Day of Pride Week, refusing to wear

the red and white of Bellefonte – it just wouldn’t have been right inher mind to wear the other team’s colors, even if that was the dresscode of the day throughout the school.

When I was being interviewed for my job, Mr. Fisher asked meif I would be bleeding Blue & Gold. In Sally’s case, she unabashedlygushes Blue & Gold. Her pride in the District and our students isunreserved. Her pride in her work is just as strong. Despite all ofthat, Sally never looks for recognition or compliments, both of whichembarrass her. Sally is respected by her peers and customers andworking to maintain that respect comes naturally to her. To see Sallyin action, go through line 3 in the HS cafeteria during any lunch orline 4 at breakfast. Peer into the kitchen from the main hallway atany other time and you will see Sally at work producing great looking,tasty and nutritious food options for all who partake of the offeringsof BEASD Food Service. I humbly thank Sally for who she is andwhat she does.

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New Vocabulary Word At Howard

Support StaffHonoree

Howard students form the letter “M” for meticulosity.

Sally Sayers and Chef Mark Ott

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BEA students worked to make a difference in all the communities of the Bald Eagle Area SchoolDistrict by participating in the United Way Day of Caring on Thursday, October 5. The weathercooperated for a picture-perfect day for the students to work towards making our BEA communitiessparkle. Seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students rolled up their sleeves, raked, mulched, dug, mowed,weeded, painted, cleaned, shampooed, waxed, washed, cleaned, and whatever else the job at handrequired, to show that, once again, BEA really does care!

Approximately 290 students at eighteen different sites worked with staff and community volunteerson projects in Centre County. Some of the activities students and staff were involved in consisted ofcleaning up trash at state parks, painting and cleaning community centers, weeding at localcemeteries, washing and cleaning fire equipment at local fire companies, and painting and cleaningat baseball fields.

The District received letters of appreciation for the students’ help from several people,including Mrs. Carol Thomas from the Milesburg Presbyterian Church, who wrote, “They (thestudents) worked hard and long and completed a number of jobs for us. You can be very proudof them. They have great attitudes, work ethics, and manners. Community service is a greatexperience for all of us, and should be demonstrated and taught to us early in our lives.”

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ort Matilda Elementary School won the first reading competition of the 2006-07school year. Students with the highest AR points within their grade level were

chosen to accept the trophy on behalf of the school. Accepting the trophy were (first row,from left) Jason Jones, 4th grade; Karina Bloom, 3rd grade; Jordan Jones, 1st grade;Karissa Bittinger, 2nd grade; Josh Barrientos 6th grade; and David Gawryle, 5th grade(second row). Also pictured are Mr. Ray Pezalski, Acting Port Matilda Principal and Mr.Daniel Fisher, Superintendent.

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"Each of you thousands of alumnihave been special in some way toour Bald Eagle Area High Schooland greater BEA community bythe roads you have traveled and the goals you have pursued. We see many of you present in theaudience; no matter how far away our students are competing or performing. Because of yourloyalty to our school and continuous support of our students, we could think of no more befittingtitle for this stadium than to be named in honor of our past and future graduates of our BaldEagle Area High School. Accordingly, the BEA Board of Education authorized the naming ofthis facility as Alumni Stadium." Daniel F. Fisher, Superintendent

Lance Williamson, Justin Taylor and Alaina Warner pose for a pictureafter finishing up their Day of Caring duties at the Milesburg BaptistChurch. Also pictured are Bonnie Pletcher (left) and high schoolteacher Kristi Clark.

BEA’s Alumni Stadium Officially Dedicatedefore Homecoming activities began this year, BEAfans were pointing to a black and white spot soaring

above the stadium in the evening sky. It was fitting that oneof the local bald eagles had decided to make a fly-by on thenight that Alumni Stadium was officially dedicated to thethousands of Bald Eagle Area High School alumni.

During halftime ceremonies, members of the BEABoard of Education, Superintendent Dan Fisher, andRepresentative Mike Hanna were on hand to talk about thepride shown by the alumni during the past fifty years of thehigh school’s existence. Representatives from EagleAmbassadors, a fund raising organization supporting allDistrict programs and facilities, were also present for theevent.

At the end of the ceremony, BEA maintenance crewpersonnel removed the covering from a large blue and goldsign, while the Eagle Band played a rousing tune from thestands. The impressive “Alumni Stadium” located on thepress box of the home side field is easily visible from themain road and is a reminder to all BEA alumni that theirpresence at the high school will be remembered for all time.

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he laughter and excitement from the staff inside the classroomschased away the gloom from the wet, rainy day outside at a

recent, unique science in-service day held at the Bald Eagle Area HighSchool. Beetles, beans, mealworms; people pretending to be clouds;making models of a rotting log using a plastic pop bottle; and drawingpictures with brand new out-of-the-box crayons were just some of theways and means the Bald Eagle Area and Bellefonte elementary teachingstaffs were actively using to teach scientific concepts in an exciting wayto students.

Kristen Gailey, Port Matilda 6th grade teacher, said about the day, “Ienjoyed this program. It showed me ways to use hands-on activities thatrelate to the standards needed to be taught in the classroom.” BellefonteElementary 1st grade teacher, Jeffrey Mudry, thought the workshopswere valuable because they helped teachers remember the power ofscientific inquiry in their daily teaching and not to be intimidated by theirinsecurities with the science content.

Over 130 classroom and special education teachers attended thesessions from the BEA and Bellefonte schools. They spent the dayinteracting and actively performing tasks with guest presentersrepresenting many aspects of science academia in Pennsylvania. Thepresenters included Dr. Kathleen Blouch, science education consultant;Patti Vathis, Pennsylvania Department of Education; Dr. Kip Bollinger,formerly from the Pennsylvania Department of Education; Dr. WilliamMetz, Full Option Science System (FOSS) consultant; Helen Weber,science education trainer; and, Barley VanClef, environmental specialist.Kara Houser, Pleasant Gap first grade teacher, stated, “I found thisprofessional development experience to be very beneficial. Thespeakers were delightful and enthusiastic and they provided hands-onexperiences that enabled us to think as scientists.”

In the opening session Dr. Vathis explained the requirements ofPennsylvania's new Science programs, and what is likely to be includedon the PSSA Science test for our students next spring. 2007 will be thefirst year that students will be tested in Science, in addition to being testedin Math and Reading. For the remainder of the day, the teachers weredivided into primary and intermediate groupings, and they rotated throughthree sessions: Implementing Science Anchors and Assessments,Ecology and Environmental Programs and Concepts, and ScienceNotebooking. Fifth grade Howard Elementary teacher, Ann Shope,thought the Notebooking Session was especially informative and hopesto implement it within her classroom. Benner Elementary kindergartenteacher, Jill Perruquet, said that the workshops opened her eyes to thefact that she is the starting point and that she must introduce scienceconcepts to her students to prepare them for their future grades.

Rodney Proctor, Wingate Grade 6 teacher, stated, “Science isn’tcompletely separate from the other subject areas. If it is taught correctly,it will help strengthen all academic areas.” Marion Walker 4th gradeteacher, Tony Perry, echoed the thoughts of many attendees when hesaid, “Today reinforces many of the concepts and ideas that we arecurrently employing in our classrooms.”

Dr. Kathleen Blouch, Science Consultant, Tammie Burnaford,Pleasant Gap Elementary Principal, and Marsha Sackash, ElementaryPrincipal at Mountaintop Area Elementary and Director of ElementaryEducation, jointly planned and developed the engaging day of science.The idea initially originated from staff members working together in ascience and math consortium with the Bald Eagle, Bellefonte, and PennsValley School Districts. The three school districts are hoping to planadditional math and science professional development opportunities forclassroom teachers and content specialists.

Inquire Within: ElementaryScience For Teachers

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Bald Eagle Area Elementary Teacher, Jennifer Gilbert, and Bellefonte AreaStudent Teacher, Randy Fisher, work together on their science notebook aftercompleting an activity.

BEA TAX STUDY Commission makesreport to Board of Education

n Thursday, November 9, the Bald EagleArea Tax Study Commission conducted a

public hearing and made recommendations to theBald Eagle Area Board of Education, as requiredby the new legislation known as Act 1. Act 1allows voters to decide whether to increase theEarned Income Tax (EIT) in the district to providefor a Homestead Exemption property taxreduction next July.

Essentially, the Tax Study Commissionrecommended that the Board of Education ask allvoters on the May ballot if they would approve a onepercent increase in the district’s Earned Income Taxthat would be used to fund the Homestead orFarmstead property tax decrease. The one percentincrease, if approved by the voters in May, willdecrease the tax on approved properties, whichinclude mobile homes, by about $400.00.

In addition, the Tax Study Commissionrecommended that the Board wait until lateFebruary or early March of 2007, when the mostaccurate information will be available, to make afinal decision on the numbers and language toplace on the ballot. Act 1 requires that the Boardof Education recommend an income tax increaseto fund at least half of the exemption.

There is still time for property owners, includingmobile home owners, who did not file for anexemption before, or, who may have had theirrequest denied, to file and receive consideration.The Centre County Assessment Office must receiveyour Homestead/Farmstead request by March 1,2007 to be considered for a reduction for next July. Ifyou already have an approved exemption, it willremain valid until an expiration date is determined.We are hopeful that all who could qualify for theexemption will submit their application as early aspossible. Please call the BEA Business Office at355-5516 if you need assistance or want to discussfiling the application.

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hhee aannnnuuaall Title I Parents Meetings held in each fthe elementary buildings were very successful.

The meetings were held on October 10th atMountaintop, October 11th at Howard, October 17th atPort Matilda and on October 18th at Wingate. Eachmeeting began with an explanation of the Title IReading Program and a presentation of each building’sTitle I Parent Policy, subject to revision. Parents werealso encouraged to volunteer to serve on the Title IParent Advisory Committee for each building. TheTitle I teachers were introduced at each building. Theprogram for the evening consisted of the Title I staffhelping parents to make a visual aid to use in helpingtheir child with reading at home. This aid consisted ofa retelling cube, retelling glove or a sequencing theevents of a story. All students who attended with theirparents received a free book to read. The evening endedwith a pizza party for everyone. The attendance in all of

TTwwoo ssttuuddeennttss at Bald Eagle Area High School recentlyearned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board inrecognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-levelAdvanced Placement Program exams. Students took the APexams in May 2006 after completing challenging college-levelcourses at their high schools.

Christopher Dubbs qualified for the AP Scholar with HonorAward by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP examstaken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.Amelia Kristofik qualified for the AP Scholar Award bycompleting three or more AP exams with scores of 3 or higher.

Both students are 2006 graduates of Bald Eagle Area HighSchool.

Ashton Hahn was crowned as the 2006-07 BEA Homecoming Queen by JennieShaw, last year’s queen, at the festivities held prior to the BEA-Philipsburg-Osceolafootball game on October 13, 2006. Kim Mitchell was the second runner-up and AlexisPassarelli was the first runner-up. Ashton, who is the daughter of Rick and TammyHahn of Moshannon, was escorted by Jake Shirk.

Other members of the 2006 Homecoming Court were Janelle Catherman,Lindsay Confer, Breanne Greenaway, Heidi Mann, Courtney Robison, NicoleSharkey, and Kari Stauffer.

Annual Title I ParentMeetings Were VerySuccessful

BEA StudentsNAMED AP SCHOLARS

Ashton Hahn CrownedBEA Homecoming Queen

Parents and students are busy making sentence strips to use at home. The strategy of“Sequencing-Organizing Events of a Story” was recently demonstrated at a Title IParent Workshop held at Port Matilda Elementary School.

Amelia Kristofik

Christopher Dubbs

Ashton Hahn (center) was crowned BEA'S 2006-07 Homecoming Queen.Kim Mitchell (left) was the second runner-up, and Alexis Passarelli (right)was first runner-up.

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the buildings exceeded previous years. Collectively this is an indicator that parents and theschool are working together in order to help their children and our students to be moresuccessful in reading and writing. Thanks to all the staff and parents for their support ofthe Title I Reading Program.

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his year, the Mountaintop Area Elementary School isimplementing the Olweus Bully Prevention Program. At the

Back-to-School-Night in September, Gary Heverly, preventioncoordinator, presented a short overview of our program and whatthe school staff hope to achieve during the school year. Heshared that the school has formed a committee with teachers,aides, parents and administration and that all of the building staffhas been trained in bully prevention. Sessions were alsoprovided for the school bus drivers.

The students were surveyed last spring and the data fromthe survey has helped the committee to develop its plan for theschool. The committee members have met with all the studentsto discuss the rules regarding bullying, have increasedsupervision in the “hot spots” for bullying, and have developed areporting process for bullying incidents. Teachers are conductingclass meetings to discuss socially appropriate ways of handlingproblems that occur in school. The committee staged a school-wide kick-off for the students with a performance by a groupcalled Quiet Riot. The program’s message was that we don’tneed bullying behaviors in our school and that we can helpeliminate the troubling behaviors of bullying by doing thefollowing things:

• Listen to our classmates

• Include all children in our activities

• Share

• Appreciate others

On October 25th, the Bullying Prevention Committeehosted a Parent Information Night. It was a one-hour overviewof the Olweus Program and it included a power pointpresentation, a mock class meeting and some role playingactivities. Child care was provided so that the parents couldenjoy the session without distractions. All attendees enjoyed theyummy desserts provided by the school staff.

The Bullying Prevention Committee will continue to meetthroughout the school year to improve all aspects of the programin the school. The school wants to eliminate the bullying typesof behaviors so that all children feel good about coming to schooleach day. We want to be able to state emphatically that “NOBULLYING HAPPENS HERE!” If you wish to join our efforts tostop bullying behaviors in our school, please contact Cory Scottat 387-6861.

Our Long Range Planning Leadership team recommended that BEA pursue alternatefunding six years ago and, more recently, this initiative was also included in the Long Range Planthat was approved just last month. There are many ways to make a gift to our school district. Yourgenerosity will not only benefit the students and teachers of the Bald Eagle Area School District, butmay also provide you with certain tax benefits. The following descriptions are just some of the waysyou can contribute:

• Bald Eagle Area is presently included in the list of permanently endowed scholarships and fundswith the Centre County Community Foundation (CCCF). Tax deductible contributions can bemade to CCCF and designated for increasing one of the present funds already established.CCCF annually pays out 5 percent of the total amount contributed to fund either a scholarship orsome other BEA school activity, as designated by the donor. The funds listed below have beenestablished through contributions made with CCCF:

Bald Eagle Area Memorial Scholarship Fund- Bald Eagle Area Class of 1964 Memorial Scholarship- Betty J. Alexander-Norfolk Memorial Scholarship- Tiffany Bratton Memorial Scholarship- Carolyn Connelly Memorial Scholarship- Rex G. McCloskey Memorial Scholarship- Allen T. Weaver Memorial Scholarship- Gerald R. Wiser Memorial Scholarship

Richard J. “Dick” Rhoades Bald Eagle Area School District Wrestling Fund

• Tax deductible contributions can be made to CCCF and designated for establishing a new fundto recognize a person or group of people as you choose.

• Eagle Ambassadors, Inc. was established in 2005 to provide another vehicle where contributorscan support Bald Eagle Area student programs or facilities. The group presently has a fundraising drive in progress, and there are plans to install a recognition garden and wall that willcombine recognition of student success, as well as for those individuals and organizations whohave made significant contributions to either the scholarship funds or to the Eagle Ambassadors.The brick recognition program is described on the back page of this issue.

We are hopeful that many of our graduates will take this opportunity to show their support andpride in being one of our alumni or to recognize somebody that has helped them become the personthey are. Please contact Dan Fisher, Superintendent, 355-4860, for additional ways to give, or ifyou have any questions.

Mrs. Scott visited the classrooms to discuss school wide ruleswhich are meant to foster respect and responsibilitythroughout the school.

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Notable Notes

Elementary ArtTube City (creating tube imagery with a 3-D look)By Marilee Leupold – Grade 5 Wingate Elementary

Elementary Art

The Port Matilda Elementary School students enjoyed a day ofspecial fall events, crafts, and games. The kindergarten studentsdeveloped an October Bingo game, created tissue pumpkins andchomped on spiders made from peanut butter crackers. All studentsand staff enjoyed a special culminating event in the multipurpose roomat the end of the day. Mr. Pezalski, Mr. Proctor and Mr. Weber ate realbugs specially prepared for them by the school district’s chef. ChefOtt prepared sautéed snails and mealworms and he providedchocolate covered crickets for their dessert. The school had recentlywon the district’s reading challenge and the principal and the twoteachers were ready to ear their words, or should we say “bugs?”

The Fall Festival Day began a little differently for the students andstaff at the Mountaintop Elementary School. The whole school metearly that morning for their monthly “gathering” in the multipurpose room.This is a special time for all students and staff to gather for the purposeof celebrating the good things that have been happening in the school.Each grade level shared their good news and Mrs. Schadle, the musicteacher, led them in a selection of songs, beginning with our bullyingprevention song. The PSSA high scorers in grades four, five and sixwere honored as well. The rest of the day was spent with festivalactivities including a leaf blowing competition, stories, songs, crafts,games, and eating a variety of gooey treats.

Howard Elementary School’s primary classrooms rotatedthrough many activities during the Fall Festival Day. In kindergarten,

they created a Fall Bingo game. In first grade they made scarecrowcookies and in second grade they made paper scarecrows. Thirdgrade had some physically active games for the children including acandy corn relay race and a parachute game. The intermediateclassrooms also rotated through the festival centers. Grade fourhosted a Fall Bingo game, while the fifth grade created woodendecorations for fall. In the sixth grade the students created bookmarkers. The day was a special one for all participants.

Fall Festival at Wingate Elementary was a sight to behold. Thekindergarten students made pumpkin faces and hats as a craft, andthey also played Pin the Nose on the Scarecrow. First graders createdbirdfeeders with icing and bagels and they made homemade pumpkinbutter, too. The second grade classrooms rotated through somefestival centers that included making scarecrows, making and eatingedible spiders, and playing fall memory games. Third graders did afew crafts including harvest bookmarks, hats with leaves and foampumpkin magnets. Tissue paper turkeys and fall foods headlined thefourth grade festival events. The fifth grade classrooms had fun withsand art pens and beaded bracelets and they made caramel apples.Sixth graders created fall wreaths with leaves and had some fun withfollowing directions.

In all, it was a wonderful day for the whole district.

• Special thanks to the Howard PTO for organizing the K-3and 4-6 Family Meal Nights. The staff, students, and familieshad a wonderful time and appreciate the PTO’s efforts to buildconnections among families and between families and theschool.

• Ms. Woleslagle and her third grade students at Howardachieved remarkable success with the 3rd grade readingcontest. Hats off to her and her students and to their use of apizza graphic organizer to monitor their progress.

• A son, Talon Night Thompson, was born October 23, 2006 toJade (High School Science Teacher) and Tracina Thompson.

• Eric (High School Band Director) and Kathryn Hahn weremarried Saturday, November 4, 2006.

• Heather Woodring (High School Phys Ed/Health Teacher)and Gabriel Schweizer were married Sunday, October 1, 2006.

• Melissa Brown (Port Matilda 2nd Grade Teacher) and CarlAnderson were married Saturday, October 7, 2006.

• Whitney Giedroc, Miss BEA, was named Miss Congenialityat the Flaming Foliage Festival.

• Cassidy Shults and Jade Thompson were named 2006 AAAAssistant Wrestling Coaches of the Year by the PennsylvaniaWrestling Coaches Association.

• Marsha Sackash (Mountaintop Area Elementary Principaland Director of Elementary Education) was awarded theShaping the Future Award by Centre County CommunitiesThat Care.

• Winnie Younkin has been appointed Director of Mathematicsfor the Bald Eagle Area School District.

• Congratulations to BEA alumnus, Lindsey Allison, for doingan outstanding job as the drum major for the ClarionUniversity Golden Eagle Marching Band.

• James K. Fenush, Jr. MS, RN, a 1988 graduate of the BaldEagle Area High School, was the keynote speaker at the BEAScholastic Honors Banquet held on November 8, 2006. He iscurrently employed at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Centerwhere he manages a 45 bed Acute-Care Surgical Unit.

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Brush Up Skills Classes inREADING AND MATH AT BEA HIGH SCHOOL

The Bald Eagle Area School District (BEASD) will offer an Adult Education Program for the Winter/Spring 2007 Session. Class descriptions,course cost, and beginning dates are listed below. District policy requires that at least 10 people register for a class before it will be held. In some cases,class size is limited, and registrations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Registration will remain open until Friday, February 2, 2007.Interested persons should complete the registration form and mail it, along with a check payable to Bald Eagle Area School District for the amount of theclass cost. Registrations can be made over the phone, but will be held until a check for the class fee is received. Please do not send cash. In the eventthat we do not receive the required 10 people for a class, your check will be returned.

Any questions regarding the Adult Education Program can be directed to the Superintendent’s Office in the Administration Building at 355-4860 or355-3737, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Please ask to speak with Nancy Fisher.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS - This is the perfect course for new computer users or those who have never had any formalorientation to the Windows environment. You will learn to identify different types of hardware and their functions, how to customize the Windowsenvironment and much more. Class will be held at the Bald Eagle Area Jr/Sr High School on Monday & Wednesday from 7 pm - 9 pm, beginning Monday,February 12, and will continue for 6 weeks. Cost: BEASD Resident - $50.00, Non-resident - $100.00.

MICROSOFT WORD/EXCEL - This course provides a focused introduction to two important features of Microsoft Office. It is designed toteach the basics about Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel that you need to know for practical tasks at school, at work, or at home. Prerequisite: Typingskills. Class will be held at the Bald Eagle Area Jr/Sr High School on Tuesday & Thursday from 7 pm - 9 pm, beginning Tuesday, February 13, and willcontinue for 6 weeks. Cost: BEASD Resident - $50.00, Non-resident - $100.00.

GET FIT - This is a basic fitness class that will appeal to people of all ages and fitness levels. The class will consist of a short warm-up, fitnesswalking, light toning using hand weights, an abdominal workout and a cool down. All that is required is a towel and a set of hand weights (3-8 lbs.).Class will be held at the Wingate Elementary School on Monday and Wednesday from 7 pm - 8 pm, beginning Monday, January 15, and will continuefor 8 weeks. (15 registrations are required to hold this class) Cost: $35.00. Registration for this class will be held until Wednesday January 10, 2007.

ADULT EDUCATION REGISTRATION FORM (Please Print)

Name Home Telephone

Address

Class you wish to register for

Are you a resident of the Bald Eagle Area School District? � Yes � No

Check enclosed in the amount of $ Please make check payable to “Bald Eagle Area School District”

PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH

Please return registration form and check before February 2, 2007 to: Bald Eagle Area School District(January 10, 2007 for “Get Fit” Class) Adult Education Registration

751 S. Eagle Valley Rd.Wingate, PA 16823

hhee MMiidd--SSttaattee LLiitteerraaccyy CCoouunncciill willoffer brush up skills classes in reading

and math for adults beginning Wednesday,January 10, 2006 from 6 - 8 p.m at the BaldEagle Area High School.

Units in Reading include topics inhistory, science, art, psychological andsociological issues, geography and currentevents. Students learn, demonstrate, and

enhance their reading comprehension skillsby completing unit questions thatencompass finding and understanding themain idea, word meanings and vocabularydevelopment, grammar usage, criticalthinking, and writing their own summaries.

Math units are comprised of lessons inaddition, subtraction, multiplication,division, word problems, fractions, decimals,

and percents. Units are also included forhigher level students in basic geometry andpre-algebra. Students work on standardproblem-solving exercises.

To register, contact Leagh Anderson at238-1809 or attend the first class on January10th.

Adult Education ClassesWinter 2007

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HonorsBanquet Awards

Elementary StudentsRecognized for 2006 PSSAAchievement in Math &Reading

Bald Eagle Area High School heldthe annual Honors Banquet onWednesday, November 8, 2006. Studentswere honored for being in the top 10percent of the class or having the highestPSSA score in their grade level during the2005-06 school year.

Grade 12Cara BeckerCourtney BrungardKimberly BurrisRobert BurrisMegan ChistonLindsay ConferJacey EckenrodeBenjamin GardnerWhitney GiedrocChristopher GingrichAshton HahnJessica HallKristen HintonKelli Jo LucasKelsie NoelArden PackerKatelyn QuickMattie ReeseDeanalis RestoJulie RoteJacob ShirkKatelyn Weaver

Grade 11Will BartonMax BesongHeather ChristianJendi ClontzEthan CorleCory GatesAshley HamiltonTyler HoffmanKathryn HooverKendra ImmelBreanna JohnstonbaughCarly KristofikErin KunesDavid LoeschSilas LucasMarcus MaggsMegan MehalkoMegan RhoatMary SalvanishJohn SchallSara Smith

Grade 10Alisha BartonNikkita BechdelMonica BittingerClinton CormanJanie FinkNoret Flood, IVBrittany Greenaway

Cody HookDominic LacivitaAbigail ParmelyJanelle PoormanHolly PreslovichJenna RaymondDanielle ReeseChelsea RobinsonShane RobinsonSarah RogusGeorge SchallLaura SengleMegan ShawSamantha Watson

Grade 9Jeremy BeckLucas BrackenMelanie BythewayEmily CathermanZachary DeeringJames GardnerSarah HooverKatlyn HouselSasha HutchingsMaria MaggsTasha MooreBrandon ReeseNicole ReeseSarah ReeseNicole RossmanJessica ScruddersShannon Singer

Grade 8Mackenzie BagleyWyatt BarnyakShane BesongKrista BiggansSara Bowling+Ashley GatesJustin GiedrocShaina HahnMallory LeupoldMonica MaggsAmber McClureJennifer NeelyHeather SalvanishKelsey ShawStacia Walker

PSSA AWARDS - Grade 11Cara Becker - MathKimberly Burris - MathRobert Burris - MathMegan Chiston - Reading, WritingLindsay Confer - ReadingJared Fye - ReadingBenjamin Gardner - Math, ReadingKathleen Haynes - WritingKristen Hinton - Math, ReadingCatherine Liliedahl - ReadingBrenna McPheron - ReadingNathan Mitchell - WritingMattie Reese - Reading, WritingKarley Riser - ReadingJulie Rote - Math, Reading, WritingJacob Shirk - Math, WritingKatelyn Weaver - Math

PSSA AWARDS - Grade 8Lucas Bracken - Reading, WritingMelanie Bytheway - Reading, WritingEmily Catherman - WritingJoseph Ciancarelli - MathZachary Deering - MathKayla Flick - ReadingMaria Maggs - ReadingNicole Reese - WritingSarah Reese - Reading, WritingValerie Russell - WritingJessica Scrudders - MathShannon Singer - Math, Reading, WritingDanielle Turner - Math, Reading

PSSA AWARDS - Grade 7Mackenzie Bagley - Math, ReadingWyatt Barnyak - Math, ReadingShane Besong - MathPatrick Crowley - MathAshley Gates - Math, ReadingJustin Giedroc - ReadingElisabeth Hoover - MathAmber McClure - Math, ReadingJacob Richards - ReadingHeather Salvanish - ReadingMegan Staub - MathEmily Sutton - ReadingCora Talarigo - Math, ReadingNicholas Taylor - Math

Zachary Lucas Howard – Grade 3 - MathTimothy Sattizahn Howard – Grade 3 - MathMitchell McCurdy Howard – Grade 3 - ReadingCole Mann Howard – Grade 4 - MathLuke Miller Howard – Grade 4 - ReadingEvan Kim Howard – Grade 5 - MathTravis Giedroc Howard – Grade 5 - ReadingSarah Blaylock Mountaintop – Grade 3 - MathMatthew Fye Mountaintop – Grade 3 - MathMadeline Cingle Mountaintop – Grade 3 - ReadingLuke Besong Mountaintop – Grade 4 - MathJohnna Casher Mountaintop – Grade 4 - MathTyler Schall Mountaintop – Grade 4 - MathCheyenne Smolko Mountaintop – Grade 4 - ReadingBillie-Jo Friedline Mountaintop – Grade 5 - MathEmily Chambers Mountaintop – Grade 5 - ReadingAaron Varner Mountaintop – Grade 5 - ReadingMarissa Ward Mountaintop – Grade 5 - ReadingDevon Etters Mountaintop – Grade 6 - MathGarren Kunes Mountaintop – Grade 6 - ReadingArika Robinson Mountaintop – Grade 6 - ReadingSteven Parks Port Matilda – Grade 3 - MathNicole Bonsell Port Matilda – Grade 3 - ReadingJeffrey Gleason Port Matilda – Grade 4 - MathRosalind Cowan Port Matilda – Grade 4 - ReadingJacob Marquardt Port Matilda – Grade 5 - Math & ReadingNathan Neely Port Matilda – Grade 6 - MathSteven Gawryla Port Matilda – Grade 6 - ReadingZachary Ishler Wingate – Grade 3 - MathJames Hall, Jr. Wingate – Grade 3 - ReadingDerick Brobeck Wingate – Grade 4 - MathEmily Quick Wingate – Grade 4 - MathSamuel VanCise Wingate – Grade 4 - MathJessica Wellar Wingate – Grade 4 - MathSean Walsh Wingate – Grade 4 - Math & ReadingEric Henderson Wingate – Grade 5 - MathKaitlyn Laird Wingate – Grade 5 - MathRichard Spicer Wingate – Grade 5 - ReadingDylan Surovec Wingate – Grade 5 - ReadingAbby Gettig Wingate – Grade 6 - MathMaggie Mehalko Wingate – Grade 6 - Reading

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