GOOD NEWS - Reading School District

GOOD NEWS
{a round-up of cool stuff happening in the Reading School District}
GOLD STAR FOR YOU
Kudos & Congratulations
Congrats to all of the second grade students at 10 th and Penn Elementary. They’ve completed
three random acts of kindness as part of the Magic Wand Project. The students are preparing to
pass their wands to the school’s first graders, who will then complete another round of kindness
acts.
Three cheers for Reading High sophomore Kenny Steeves and freshman Devyn Goda who
competed in the Districts for AAA Diving. Steeves qualified for states with 274.60 points, and
Goda earned an eighth place medal with a 267.90 score.
High five for the student government at Northeast Middle School. The students have planned a
dynamic Leadership Speakers Series featuring Mayor Vaughn Spencer and philanthropist Gust
Zogas, among other community leaders.
Congrats to Kathy Ritter, a fourth grade teacher at Amanda Stout Elementary, and four of her
students for creating a phenomenal anti-bullying video. The students wrote the lyrics, which are
set to the tune of the popular song, “Call Me Maybe.” To view the video, click here.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
News & Notes
Spring Coaching Positions
The Reading School District Athletic Department has the following Spring coaching positions
available: Middle School Track Coach (1; high jump coaching experience preferred);
Assistant Coach Middle School Baseball (2); Middle School Softball Coach (Pony Team) (1);
and Assistant Coach Middle School Softball (2). If you are interested, send a letter of intent
and resume to Athletic Director Allen McCloud.
REA Blood Drive
The 2nd Annual Reading Education Association Blood Drive will take place on Wednesday,
March 20, from 3-7 p.m. at the REA Office, 1800 North 12th St. All RSD employees are
welcome to participate. All half-hour time slots are still available. Contact Priscilla at the
REA Office at 610-374-7101 or office@readingea.com to schedule an appointment.
RHS Castleaires Performance
The Reading High School 'Castleaires' were asked to play at this year's Berks Jazz
Festival. The group will be playing on Tuesday, April 9 at 6 p.m. The event is free. Click here
for more information.

Knight Walk on Saturday, March 2
The 2013 Knight Walk will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 at the Geigle
Complex. There will be plenty of games and activities, including a moon bounce, free throw
contest, Twister, bowling, football, jump rope and hula hoops. The event is free. All are
welcome to attend.
Save the Date: RSD Project Peace - Peace March on Saturday, April 13
RSD Project Peace members will host their 3 rd annual City-Wide Peace March from 1-5 p.m.
on Saturday, April 13 (rain date: Sunday, April 14). The march will begin at 1 p.m. at the four
RSD middle schools – Northwest, Northeast, Southwest and Southern, as well as at 6 th and
Penn streets. The march continues to City Park, where there will be free food, speakers,
entertainment, information about non-violence and most importantly, a chance to make a
difference in our city. For more information, contact Mary-Liz Guthier at
guthierm@readingsd.org.
IN THE NEWS
Headlines & News Clips
NOTES
Reading High School teacher Karen Quinn was featured in the Reading Eagle this week after
spearheading a drive to raise money for graduation caps and gowns. Click here to read the story.
Former Reading School District teacher Janet Giddens is featured in today’s Reading Eagle after
speaking to Nancy Swope’s family and consumer science classes at Reading High about soul
food in recognition of Black History Month. Click here to read the story.
Planning activities or events for March or April? Is a speaker or entertainer coming to visit your
school? Do you want your peers to know about your latest accomplishment? Do you know a
local alumnus who deserves a shout out. If so, please send your “Good News” and other
information to Kristin Boyd, Director of Communications, at boydkm@readingsd.org.