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EAGLE EYE February 11, 2019 An E-Newsletter from South Park School District SouthParkSchools @SPSDInfo SouthParkSchoolDistrict sparksd.org Thursday, February 14 Board of Directors Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m. in the South Park High School Cafeteria Monday, February 18 Classes in Session Snow Make-Up Day DATES TO REMEMBER THIRD GRADE ANIMAL WAX MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS WEEKS OF RESEARCH An interactive animal wax museum popped up at South Park Elementary Center on Monday, February 4. Third grade students in Mrs. Cramer’s, Mrs. Lesako’s and Mrs. Meikle’s classes hosted the museum as a culminating, cross-curricular investigation of animals from around the world. In science class, students investigated topics including ecosystems, habitats, food chains, animal survival adaptations, animal classifications, life cycles, and inherited versus learned traits. While exploring those concepts in science class, students spent time in their language arts classes researching each aspect for their chosen animals. In social studies, students used their map skills and knowledge to pinpoint locations on the globe where their animals live. Students also explored the climate specific to their animals’ ecosystems. In math class, students created a field guide to compare the sizes of their animals to others. Then they charted and graphed the data. The students’ living exhibits provided detailed information about their research and investigations. They used their Chromebooks as digital displays to present a more in- depth look at the research explorations. Students also displayed their 3D-printed models of their chosen animals. As museum-goers pressed the button at each display, the exhibit came to life, providing a detailed explanation about their animals. The students even dressed the part! STUDENT WINS ART AWARD Senior Clairese Kivala was awarded the Silver Key and received an Honorable Mention for her photographs in this year’s regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. She will be recognized during a ceremony at CCAC North on February 23. Due to school closures on January 30 and January 31, South Park students will now attend classes on Monday, February 18 and Thursday, April 18. The one-hour early dismissal originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 17 will now take place on Thursday, April 18. A make-up day for the February 1 school closure will be approved by the board of directors on Thursday, February 14 and announced on Friday, February 15.
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February 11, 2019An E-Newsletter from South Park School District
SouthParkSchools @SPSDInfo SouthParkSchoolDistrict sparksd.org
Thursday, February 14 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:30 p.m. in the South Park High School Cafeteria
Monday, February 18 Classes in Session
Snow Make-Up Day
DATES TO REMEMBER
THIRD GRADE ANIMAL WAX MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS WEEKS OF RESEARCH
An interactive animal wax museum popped up at South Park Elementary Center on Monday, February 4. Third grade students in Mrs. Cramer’s, Mrs. Lesako’s and Mrs. Meikle’s classes hosted the museum as a culminating, cross-curricular investigation of animals from around the world.
In science class, students investigated topics including ecosystems, habitats, food chains, animal survival adaptations, animal classifications, life cycles, and inherited versus learned traits. While exploring those concepts in science class, students spent time in their language arts classes researching each aspect for their chosen animals. In social studies, students used their map skills and knowledge to pinpoint locations on the globe where their animals live. Students also explored the climate specific to their animals’ ecosystems. In math class, students created a field guide to compare the sizes of their animals to others. Then they charted and graphed the data.
The students’ living exhibits provided detailed information about their research and investigations. They used their Chromebooks as digital displays to present a more in-depth look at the research explorations. Students also displayed their 3D-printed models of their chosen animals. As museum-goers pressed the button at each display, the exhibit came to life, providing a detailed explanation about their animals. The students even dressed the part!
STUDENT WINS ART AWARD
Senior Clairese Kivala was awarded the Silver Key and received an Honorable Mention for her photographs in this year’s regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. She will be recognized during a ceremony at CCAC North on February 23.
Due to school closures on January 30 and January 31, South Park students will now attend classes on Monday, February 18 and Thursday, April 18. The one-hour early dismissal originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 17 will now take place on Thursday, April 18.
A make-up day for the February 1 school closure will be approved by the board of directors on Thursday, February 14 and announced on Friday, February 15.
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STUDENTS’ BATTERY CAR RACES INTO TOP 16 AT COMPETITION
Fifth and sixth grade gifted students recently participated in the Battery Car competition at Duquesne University.
The S.S. Dolphin, designed, created, and raced by Kaitlyn Polk, Alix Beaver, Kada Lamonde, and Emelyn Schlater, placed in the top-16 bracket of fastest cars!
SOUTH PARK STUDENTS WIN STEEL CENTER EXTRA EFFORT AWARDSEvery quarter, Steel Center for Career and Technical Education recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding attitude, work ethic, attendance and dependability. Instructors choose students to receive the Extra Effort Award.
Congratulations to the following South Park students who won the Extra Effort Award:
Karis Schwartzbauer Health Assistant
Cole Mwendafilumba Carpentry
Brandon Sciulli Electrical Construction
Mitchell RomeseHeating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Mason HenkWelding
Brianna AttanucciComputer Technology
Beighly KnappAdvertising & Design
MORE THAN 6,000 CANS AND PACKAGES OF SOUP COLLECTED DURING SOUPER BOWL
Thanks to the generosity of South Park Elementary Center students, families, faculty and staff, 6,391 cans and packages of soup were collected for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank during the SPEC Souper Bowl. The annual drive lasted for two weeks.
Mrs. Byron’s students were crowned the Souper Bowl champions, collecting 1,594 cans and packages of soup. Mrs. Cieslak’s class came in second place with 944 cans and packages of soup. Mrs. Lindsay’s class came in third place with 715 cans and packages of soup. Great job, South Park Elementary Center!
EAGLES NAMED TO ALL-STATE SOCCER TEAMSCongratulations to Zak Schwarzel and Haleigh Finale who were named to the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association’s All-State teams!
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SELECTED FOR PMEA DISTRICT BANDThree South Park High School students were selected to participate in this year’s PMEA District 1 West Senior High Band Festival. Sophomores Lindsey Kamienik, clarinet; Charles Sensabaugh, alto saxophone and Brooke Hamilton, French horn, joined students from more than 40 area schools to play in the select ensemble. The festival took place at Cornell High School, under the direction of guest conductor, Dr. Jonathan Helmick. The festival concluded with an excellent Saturday afternoon concert.
Congratulations to Lindsey, Charlie, and Brooke for representing South Park well!
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SOUTH PARK SENIORS TO CONTINUE ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC CAREERS
Three more South Park student-athletes will be continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Chaz Brice will attend Waynesburg University and will play football.
Nicole Clydesdale will attend the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown and will play soccer.
Jacob Isenberg will attend Millersville University and will play football.
Congratulations, Nicole, Jacob and Chaz!
Children who are experiencing homelessness may qualify for assistance with free school lunch, school supplies/materials, tutoring and transportation so that they can remain in their school of origin.If you believe your child(ren) may qualify for this service or if your living situation changes during the year, please contact your principal. More information is available by clicking here.
SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN DEBATEMr. Barnhart’s seventh grade ELA classes debated Mrs. McElhaney’s seventh grade ELA classes on Tuesday, February 5. The debate topics were focused on seventh grade students and included the pros and cons of social media, video games, foreign language classes and cell phones. All of the students who participated and were in attendance did a fantastic job. The debates were based on PSSA writing standards and PSSA speaking/listening standards as students prepared argumentative essays for their debate information.
SECOND GRADE STUDENTS GO FOR GOLD DURING OLYMPICS
Second grade students competed in a week of activities during the annual Olympics from February 4-8. Each team represented a different country that competes in the Winter Olympics. The teams competed in academic games, gym activities and relay races. The winning teams were awarded medals during a closing ceremony on Friday, February 8.
SENIOR QUALIFIES FOR REGION CHORUS
South Park senior Tess Marlin participated in the PMEA District 1 Chorus Festival from February 6-8 at Mt. Lebanon High School. Tess auditioned in November to make the ensemble which included 200 students from 57 school districts in Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, Fayette and Greene counties.
At the festival, Tess auditioned and qualified to move on to region chorus in the alto 1 section for the second year in a row. The region chorus festival will take place at Greater Latrobe Senior High School from March 20-22. She will have the opportunity to audition at this festival for the state level. Congratulations and good luck, Tess!
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South Park School District2005 Eagle Ridge Drive South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
Strengthening minds. Powering futures.
The South Park School District’s mission is to provide an educational
atmosphere where all students have opportunities to discover
their talents, develop their abilities and achieve the expectations embedded in our educational
program to become responsible and productive members of society.
John Innocenti President
Frank WentzelVice President
Mary Arrigo
Treasurer
Lorraine Blackburn
David E. Palmer
Wayne Perry
Nicholas Rudolph
Patrick Sable
Norman Solomon
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The South Park School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, age, sex, disability or any other legally protected classification
in its education programs, activities or employment practices. Announcement
of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title
IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE? STUDENTS CELEBRATE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL
This school year is more than 100 days old! South Park Elementary Center students celebrated that milestone with 100-themed activities. Ms. O’Brien’s and Mrs. Lowe’s students learned about 100 through multiple subjects. Activities included 100-balloon sight-word pop, hide and seek on the 100s chart, and the tallest tower competition using 100 marshmallows and toothpicks!
NINTH GRADE STUDENTS TOUR STEEL CENTERA group of 35 ninth grade students toured Steel Center for Career and Technical Education last month. Steel Center offers classes in 15 areas of study. South Park High School students in grades 10-12 can attend half-day classes at Steel Center.
BLOOD DRIVE HELD AT SOUTH PARK HIGH SCHOOL
On Friday, January 25, South Park’s National Honor Society helped to run the high school’s second blood drive of the school year. Thirty-seven students took time out of their day to donate blood in the school’s auxiliary gym.
PITTSBURGH CLO COMES TO MIDDLE SCHOOLThe Pittsburgh CLO performed “Beyond the Moon” at South Park Middle School on Wednesday, February 6. The show celebrates the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s walk on the moon.
