Mar-April 2010 Falcon Flyer (pdf) - Pennsbury School District
Mar-April 2010 Falcon Flyer (pdf) - Pennsbury School District
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FALCON FLYER<br />
<strong>Pennsbury</strong> High <strong>School</strong> East <strong>Pennsbury</strong> High <strong>School</strong> West<br />
705 Hood Boulevard 608 South Olds Boulevard<br />
Fairless Hills, PA 19030 Fairless Hills, PA 19030<br />
Dr. W. David Bowman, Principal Lisa Becker, Principal<br />
MARCH – APRIL <strong>2010</strong><br />
PRINCIPALS’ MESSAGE<br />
We would like to make you aware of some important events at PHS:<br />
Challenge Day was held on <strong>Mar</strong>ch 8 th and <strong>Mar</strong>ch 11 th . In the course of two days, 200 students (100 students<br />
on each day), staff, parents and administrators participated in activities run by Challenge Day facilitators. During each<br />
session all participants shared personal stories leading to a deeper appreciation for each other. The overall goals of the<br />
program are to increase personal power and self-esteem, to shift dangerous peer pressure to positive peer support and to<br />
eliminate the acceptability of ridicule, violence, and social alienation. Students and staff learned a great deal about<br />
themselves and their peers, and take these lessons back and apply them in their daily interactions. The goal<br />
is to plant seeds that will grow and further promote the positive learning environment we all continue to foster at<br />
<strong>Pennsbury</strong> High <strong>School</strong>.<br />
Sports Nite will take place on Friday, <strong>Mar</strong>ch 19 th and Saturday, <strong>Mar</strong>ch 20 th . The festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. on both<br />
evenings, which are held at Charles Boehm Middle <strong>School</strong>. Good Luck to our Orange and Black Teams!<br />
The Pennsylvania System of <strong>School</strong> Assessment (PSSA) exams will be held for juniors on six (6) days between<br />
Tuesday, <strong>April</strong> 13 th and Tuesday, <strong>April</strong> 27 th . The PSSA is a state evaluation system that provides information about the<br />
student, <strong>Pennsbury</strong> High <strong>School</strong>, and the <strong>Pennsbury</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>’s performance on the skills included in the<br />
Pennsylvania Academic Content Standards. Students will be tested in the areas of Mathematics, Reading, Science and<br />
Writing. The demonstration of proficiency in Mathematics and Reading was recently added as a requirement for<br />
graduation. Proficiency on this administration of the PSSA is the best method for students to meet that requirement.<br />
Students should also remember that their PSSA scores will be reported on their transcripts. As an additional incentive,<br />
juniors who have earned all possible credits to date and reach proficiency on the PSSA in both Mathematics and Reading<br />
will be eligible for a reduced course load during their senior year. More information concerning this option will be<br />
forthcoming.<br />
To support student achievement, PSSA study sessions will be held prior to the administration of the PSSA. Students who<br />
are interested in attending a PSSA study session should sign up in the main office at either the East or West Campus.<br />
Information regarding a study session schedule will be announced. You will be receiving a letter in the mail that will<br />
outline the schedule for grades 9-12 for our six (6) testing days.<br />
Additional information on the PSSA may be obtained at www.pde.state.pa.us and through the <strong>Pennsbury</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
Website.<br />
We wish our juniors success on these upcoming tests! Remember, “Every Question Counts!”
PHS 2009 – <strong>2010</strong> REGULATIONS<br />
We are asking parents and guardians to review<br />
this information with your student. Students<br />
need to follow these regulations throughout their entire<br />
educational experience at <strong>Pennsbury</strong> High<br />
<strong>School</strong>. In addition, students are to be in the<br />
classroom each day at 7:20 A.M.<br />
Student Expectations<br />
IN THIS BUILDING<br />
All students are expected to exercise common sense and good judgment.<br />
Head coverings and bandanas, personal electronic devices (ipod, MP3, etc), sunglasses, laser pointers<br />
and cell phones are not to be visible during school hours.<br />
If you violate this policy, you will be asked to relinquish these items to an administrator or<br />
staff member.<br />
Cell Phones<br />
TURN OFF AND PUT<br />
AWAY YOUR CELL<br />
PHONE<br />
YOUR HAT<br />
TURN OFF AND PUT AWAY<br />
YOUR IPOD AND ALL<br />
ELECTRONIC DEVICES<br />
Cell phones should be turned off and put away.<br />
Students violating this policy will receive a warning on the first offense and<br />
the parents/guardians will be notified.<br />
On the second offense, the phone will be held and secured until the end of the<br />
class period.<br />
On the third offense, the phone will be held and secured until the end of the<br />
day.<br />
On subsequent offenses, more severe disciplinary action will be assessed, which could<br />
include a Saturday detention or suspension.<br />
Lateness<br />
A period lateness will be accrued and counted and discipline action will be assessed.<br />
Ninety (90) minutes of unexcused lateness will count for a first cut for the class missed.<br />
Two (2) class cuts will result in a failure for the marking period for that class.<br />
The first lateness to B, C or D period will result in the student being issued a warning by the teacher.<br />
The second lateness to B, C or D period will result in the teacher contacting the parent/guardian or a<br />
teacher intervention.<br />
The third lateness to B, C or D period will result in the student being issued a two (2) hour Saturday<br />
detention.
Lisa Becker<br />
Principal<br />
<strong>Pennsbury</strong> High <strong>School</strong> West Campus<br />
608 South Olds Boulevard<br />
Fairless Hills, PA 19030<br />
Main Office: 215-949-6780<br />
Fax: 215-949-6857<br />
Email: lbecker@pennsbury.k12.pa.us<br />
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT NEWS<br />
PENNSBURY HIGH SCHOOL<br />
ATTENTION 11 TH GRADE STUDENTS/PARENTS<br />
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR MARCH 17-18 College Fair<br />
W. David Bowman<br />
Principal<br />
<strong>Pennsbury</strong> High <strong>School</strong> East Campus<br />
705 Hood Boulevard<br />
Fairless Hills, PA 19030<br />
Main Office: 215-949-6700<br />
Fax: 215-949-3896<br />
Email: wbowman@pennsbury.k12.pa.us<br />
Junior students: Please read the flyer attached on the 36 th Lower Bucks College Fair. Students<br />
may attend from PHS with parent permission by completing the attached permission slip. Return<br />
the completed slip to either East or West Guidance Office.<br />
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TRIP PERMISSION FORM- COLLEGE/CAREER FAIR<br />
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, <strong>2010</strong><br />
My son/daughter has permission to visit the Lower Bucks Counselors’ College/Career Fair<br />
Information Program at King’s Caterers on Thursday, <strong>Mar</strong>ch 18, <strong>2010</strong>. Approximately 150<br />
colleges and career schools will be represented. The trip, under the auspices of <strong>Pennsbury</strong> High<br />
<strong>School</strong> and sponsored by the Guidance Department, will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:10 a.m.<br />
Please return this form to the Guidance Office by no later than Monday, <strong>Mar</strong>ch 1, <strong>2010</strong>. This is a<br />
firm deadline.<br />
_________________________________ ________________________________<br />
STUDENT’S NAME PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE<br />
_________________________________ ________________________________<br />
STUDENT ID # STUDENT’S “B” PERIOD TEACHER<br />
NOTE: PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND STUDENTS MAY ATTEND THE FAIR ON<br />
Wed, <strong>Mar</strong>ch 17, <strong>2010</strong> FROM 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Tracey Mountford<br />
Guidance Counselor
IMPORTANT JUNIOR DATES<br />
PROFICIENCY on the PSSA is a GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.<br />
Scoring BASIC or BELOW BASIC will impact your senior schedule.<br />
• PSSA WRITING <strong>April</strong> 19 - 23<br />
• PSSA READING/MATH <strong>April</strong> 7 - 16<br />
• PSSA SCIENCE <strong>April</strong> 26 – <strong>April</strong> 30<br />
• College Fair Wednesday <strong>Mar</strong>ch 17 6:30 – 8:30pm King’s Catering<br />
(Parents & Students may attend on Wednesday evening.)<br />
• College Fair Thursday <strong>Mar</strong>ch 18 9 – 10:45am Kings’ Catering<br />
(Permission slip required.)<br />
SAT Test Dates <strong>2010</strong><br />
SAT AND ACT TESTING<br />
ACT Test Dates <strong>2010</strong><br />
<strong>Mar</strong>ch 13, <strong>2010</strong> SAT only <strong>April</strong> 10, <strong>2010</strong><br />
May 1, <strong>2010</strong> SAT & Subject Tests June 12, <strong>2010</strong><br />
June 5, <strong>2010</strong> SAT & Subject Tests<br />
SAT registration information is available at www.collegeboard.com<br />
ACT registration information is available at www.act.org<br />
REMEMBER TO BRING A PHOTO ID<br />
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SAT PREP COURSES 2009 -<strong>2010</strong><br />
AFTER SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES<br />
Course Verbal Math<br />
6 3 /4, 3/8, 3/9, 3/10, 3/11<br />
7 4/13, 4/14, 4/19, 4/20, 4/21<br />
8 No classes 4/22, 4/26, 4/27, 4/28, 4/29<br />
Note: Please keep the top part of your form for date information. You will only be contacted<br />
if the course is closed. It may be necessary to make date changes.<br />
Class Time: 2:20-3:30 Place: Verbal – Room E231 Cost: $35.00 per course<br />
Math – Room A108 payable to PSAA at the<br />
time of registration<br />
Note: Priority will be given to 11 th and 12 th grade students. Students should register as soon as<br />
possible since courses are limited. If enrollment for a course is less than 10 students, that course<br />
will be cancelled. Students that were enrolled in that course will have the option to reschedule.<br />
Attendance is expected for all classes. Refunds will not be issued once the course has started.<br />
Strategies and concepts will be reviewed.<br />
Questions: Contact Miss Downing (Verbal) in Room E221 (ext. 70263) or Mr. Hendrickson (Math)<br />
in Room E105 (ext. 70517)<br />
Submit your registration form (please circle the course or courses) with payment to the<br />
Guidance Office.<br />
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- SAT AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM -<br />
DETACH AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE<br />
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PHONE NUMBER ___________________________________ <br />
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GI BILL BENEFIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS<br />
There is a program (Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance) that provides benefits for a<br />
dependent spouse and children of individuals killed in active duty or those veterans who are totally<br />
disabled because of an active duty injury. In addition the new Post 9/11 GI Bill has a provision that<br />
enables current service members the ability to transfer their earned benefits to their dependents.<br />
Normally these benefits are paid for post secondary education programs and various<br />
apprenticeship/on-the-job training programs.<br />
The DEA also known as Chapter 35 of Title 38, U. S. Code, provides education and training<br />
opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. To be eligible, you must be a son, daughter,<br />
or spouse of a:<br />
• Veteran who died or is permanently and total disabled as a result of a service<br />
connected disability. The disability must arise out of active service in the<br />
Armed Forces;<br />
• A veteran who died from any cause while such service-connected disability<br />
was in existence;<br />
• Service member who is missing in action or is captured in line of duty by a<br />
hostile force;<br />
• Service member who is currently being forcibly detained or interned in line of<br />
duty by a foreign government or power;<br />
• Service member who is hospitalized or receiving outpatient treatment for a<br />
service connected permanent and total disability, and is likely to be discharged<br />
for that disability;<br />
As a son or daughter, as long as you have entitlement left, you may generally receive benefits under<br />
this program from age 18 to 26 (8 years).<br />
There is an exception that enables an eligible dependent child (who is 18 years of age) to use<br />
benefits while in high school. These benefits can be used for both private and public high school<br />
programs.<br />
If you are an eligible individual (or if you have questions), please contact Christine Hawk at (717-<br />
787-2414 or chhawk@state.pa.us) to discuss what steps are necessary to help you use this earned<br />
benefit.<br />
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IMPORTANT STUDENT INFORMATION<br />
Seniors, please remember to access the <strong>Pennsbury</strong> High <strong>School</strong> online scholarship Database on<br />
Naviance. http://connection.naviance.com/pennsbury. The Scholarship List provides<br />
information for nominating yourself or applying for various scholarships, which come through the<br />
guidance office. This list is updated regularly as we post scholarships so check back frequently.<br />
Federal law requires all men living in the United States to register within a month of their 18 th<br />
birthday with Selective Service. Registering keeps you eligible for college loans, job training,<br />
government jobs and driver’s license renewal in most states. You can get a selective service<br />
registration card at your local post office or register online at www.sss.gov<br />
PENNSBURY INCLUSION PHILOSOPHY<br />
The <strong>Pennsbury</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> believes our children belong with their peers. <strong>Pennsbury</strong> is<br />
committed to promoting a sense of belonging in each child by affording all students their right to be<br />
educated, to the maximum extent appropriate, in their neighborhood school. This commitment is<br />
possible through the use of appropriate support to enable students to be educated in the least<br />
restrictive environment.<br />
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PENNSBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL<br />
The <strong>Pennsbury</strong> Community <strong>School</strong> is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons! Offerings<br />
include arts, technology, fitness and other recreational activities. Please go to<br />
http://www.pennsbury.k12.pa.us and click on the words Community <strong>School</strong> Registration under the<br />
Quick Links column of the website to see a complete list of offerings.<br />
FALLS TOWNSHIP RAPID RECOVERY PROGRAM<br />
When an autistic child or an adult with dementia wanders off and gets lost, finding them quickly<br />
sometimes can make a difference between life and death. The Rapid Recovery Program is a tracking<br />
system that consists of a small wrist bracelet worn by someone that is at risk of wandering. It is<br />
designed to locate missing special-needs children as well as Alzheimer and dementia patients. This<br />
bracelet transmits a signal for up to a mile radius, allowing search and rescue efforts to be quicker,<br />
finding the individual in minutes instead of hours.<br />
This program is available to all Falls Township residents and surrounding communities.<br />
This program is a community-based program and has been funded through private donations as well<br />
as grant money. The Township is not currently charging for this service. Hopefully, with continued<br />
support from the community and grants, the Township will be able to continue to offer this program<br />
free of charge.<br />
If you know any student who would benefit from this program or would like additional information<br />
regarding Rapid Recovery, please contact Faith at the Falls Township Police Department 215-949-<br />
9100 x 303.<br />
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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT<br />
American Mathematics Competition<br />
Students at PHS had the opportunity to participate in the 61 st Annual American Mathematics<br />
Competition, which took place on February 24, <strong>2010</strong>. Students competed for local, regional, and<br />
national student and school awards. The contest, which covered high school mathematics, was given<br />
at over 4,200 US and International <strong>School</strong>s and is recognized by many colleges and universities.<br />
The purpose of this competition is to spur interest in mathematics and to develop talent through the<br />
excitement of friendly competition at problem solving in a timed format.<br />
<strong>Pennsbury</strong> Mathletics Team 2009-<strong>2010</strong><br />
The <strong>Pennsbury</strong> High <strong>School</strong> Mathletics Team recently won the Bucks County Mathletics<br />
Championship for the second year in a row. Competing against six other teams (Bensalem, Council<br />
Rock North, Council Rock South, Neshaminy, New Hope and William Tennent) <strong>Pennsbury</strong> easily<br />
outscored their opponents in the individual, team and relay problems. <strong>Pennsbury</strong> has won the<br />
championship five of the past seven years!<br />
Matt Rauen, a sophomore at <strong>Pennsbury</strong>, won the individual championship among the 150<br />
competitors. There were twenty-seven members on this year’s team from grades nine through<br />
twelve. Congratulations to the seniors who were John Boccardo, Alex Boyd, Taylor Caligaris, Jack<br />
He, John Lipkin and Joel Malissa. And to all the underclassmen, “congratulations and let’s make it<br />
three in a row in <strong>2010</strong>-11!”<br />
Interested in solving some Mathletics questions from this year?<br />
1. The graph of y = ax 2 + bx + c contains the point (4,3) and has its vertex at<br />
(-2,-24). Find a, b and c.<br />
2. The average of three positive integers is 5 and their product is 96. The average of<br />
their reciprocals are 17/72. Find the median of the three numbers.<br />
3. A rectangle has a perimeter of 10 and a diagonal of . Find the area of the<br />
rectangle.<br />
The team is coached by Ray Hendrickson and assisted by Matt Groden.<br />
SAVE (STOP AIDS VIA EDUCATION)<br />
SAVE is planning a “Youth Aids Awareness Walk” at Tyler State Park on Saturday May 22 nd . This<br />
walk will involve students from all over the Bucks County area. More information to follow in the<br />
next newsletter.<br />
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PENNSBURY SUMMER SCHOOL ABROAD<br />
An Invitation to All <strong>Pennsbury</strong> Students:<br />
The Foreign Language Department invites all <strong>Pennsbury</strong> students to join us in Quebec, Canada;<br />
Mexico, or Germany for our summer school abroad program starting in June <strong>2010</strong>. If you would like<br />
to learn or brush up on French, Spanish, or German, this opportunity is an excellent way to do it by<br />
immersing yourself in a foreign culture for a couple of weeks. The program includes travel, daily<br />
excursions, home-stays, and friendship, tons of fun, and memorable experiences, which will last a<br />
lifetime. Bring a friend, or meet new friends! Please ask any foreign language teacher today for more<br />
information on this wonderful opportunity.<br />
PHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT<br />
On Saturday <strong>Mar</strong>ch 6 th , the PHS Concert Choir and The <strong>Pennsbury</strong> Community Chorus will perform<br />
at NYC's CARNEGIE HALL at 8:00 PM with full orchestra. The PHS Concert Choir will sing "Sacred<br />
Songs" by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins - - Dr. Jenkins will conduct the choir with full orchestra.<br />
The combined PHS Concert Choir and <strong>Pennsbury</strong> Community Chorus will sing "DEWI SANT" by<br />
Arwel Hughes (1909-1988) conducted by Dr. Jonathan Griffith with full orchestra as part of WALES<br />
WEEK in NYC (Sponsored by the British/Welsh Consulate). The performance marks the Centenary of<br />
the birth of Arwel Hughes - and the NYC debut of this work. For more information log on to<br />
DCINY.org. Tickets are available through the Carnegie Hall box office ($20 - $100).<br />
On Tuesday <strong>Mar</strong>ch 16th at 8:00 PM the <strong>Pennsbury</strong> HS Choral Department, along with several other<br />
guest choirs/singers will perform the "REQUIEM" of Gabriel Faure in a special benefit concert. All<br />
monies will be sent to Haiti to help earthquake survivors. All seats are $20 and tickets are available at<br />
the door or from the PHS Choral Department. Over 250 plus singers will perform along with guest<br />
instrumentalists who are all donating their time and service to this concert. Grafton Piano and Organ<br />
Company will donate the Allen Digital organ for the concert. Mrs. Robin Park Campbell, a 1988 PHS<br />
graduate and resident of Fairless Hills, was in Haiti on a humanitarian aid trip when the earthquake<br />
struck, and will speak at the beginning of the concert. Joining forces with the PHS Choirs will be<br />
singers from the <strong>Pennsbury</strong> Community Chorus, and singers from various church and community<br />
choruses in both Bucks County, PA and Mercer County, NJ. Members of the PHS National Junior<br />
Honor Society and Student Council are also helping with concert preparations. The performance is in<br />
the East campus auditorium.<br />
On Saturday <strong>Mar</strong>ch 27th at 2:30 PM the 2nd Annual <strong>Pennsbury</strong> Elementary Choral Festival will<br />
feature a choir of 100 plus young voices from across the entire <strong>Pennsbury</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>. Singers will<br />
come together to work with guest conductor Mrs. Michelle Alford, who is director of the Hopewell<br />
Valley Children's Chorus in NJ. The concert is in the PHS-West Choral/Ensemble room. Admission is<br />
free and open to the public.<br />
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PENNSBURY FORMAL AND PROM INFORMATION<br />
Sophomore Formal<br />
The Sophomore Formal will be held on <strong>April</strong> 9, from 7-10 in the Orange Gym/Cafeteria in the West<br />
Campus. Tickets are $15 per person and will be sold at both buildings before and after school on<br />
<strong>Mar</strong>ch 30-31 and <strong>April</strong> 7-8. Tickets will be sold before school only on <strong>April</strong> 9. Tickets can be paid<br />
for by cash or check. If paying by check, please make it payable to PHS-SAA and no starter<br />
checks will be accepted! Tickets will not be sold to any student who has an outstanding obligation.<br />
<strong>2010</strong> Senior Prom<br />
Creation for the <strong>2010</strong> Senior Prom "The Entertainment is in, Let the Games Begin" has officially<br />
begun! Parent areas meet every Monday through Thursday at PHS East from 7-9pm. The student<br />
prom committee will kick off on Monday <strong>Mar</strong>ch 22nd at 7:00pm in the East Gym. Students create<br />
half of all prom decorations and we need ALL students to help (you do not need to be a senior!)<br />
Juniors who commit the most for this prom will be eligible to apply to be a Prom Chairperson for<br />
their senior prom! Come join the fun! We look forward to seeing you there! Ms. Greiner, Ms.<br />
Helms, and Mr. Groden.<br />
Cinderella’s Closet<br />
Come see all the beautiful like new gowns and accessories we have for fashionable and fun young<br />
women like you at our Cinderella’s Closet. Listen to the announcements for the times and dates we<br />
will be open. If you plan to stop by or would like to make an appointment, please email<br />
PHSFAIRYgodmother@comcast.net or call Mrs. Klock at 215-860-0292.<br />
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2009-<strong>2010</strong> Yearbook Order Form<br />
Buy a yearbook online. Go to the <strong>Pennsbury</strong> High <strong>School</strong> website:<br />
www.pennsbury.k12.pa.us/pennsbury/PHS/ Click Purchase a 2009/<strong>2010</strong> yearbook<br />
OR<br />
www.walsworthyearbooks.com Click Buy your <strong>2010</strong> yearbook<br />
Mail an order form with a check or money order.<br />
Last Name: _______________First Name:_________________ Grade:<br />
_____<br />
Address:<br />
Street:<br />
_________________________________________________________<br />
City: _______________ State: ______ Zip Code: _______<br />
Telephone Number: ___________________<br />
Please make checks payable to: SAA/Yearbook<br />
____________________________________________<br />
____ $80 after January 1, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Please return order forms to:<br />
<strong>Pennsbury</strong> High <strong>School</strong> East<br />
ATTN: Shawn Zurybida,<br />
705 Hood Blvd.<br />
Fairless Hills, PA 19030<br />
ORDER YOUR COPY OF THE YEARBOOK NOW. ONLY 300<br />
COPIES AVAILABLE<br />
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NEWS OF THE MONTH FROM YOUR HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARIES<br />
Did you know?<br />
Over the past two years, the high school libraries have started to purchase books in print and as ebooks.<br />
An e-book is a book but in an electronic format. We have already begun to see many<br />
benefits to adding e-books into our collection including:<br />
• E-books provide 24/7 school and home access to the collection.<br />
• E-books allow multiple users to read the same book at the same time.<br />
• E-books allow students to easily search for keywords instead of turning pages.<br />
• E-books can be interactive and contain audio capabilities.<br />
• E-books are also available in hard print format, so we do carry both.<br />
• E-books allow users to change font sizes for those who have difficulty reading small print.<br />
Just so you know, to access these e-books from home, students will need to have a password.<br />
Please see either the East or West librarian for this information.<br />
Access to these e-books can be found on the library website at the following link:<br />
www.pennsbury.k12.pa.us/pennsbury/PHS/Quick Links/Library/<br />
This month’s Recommended Book is:<br />
It’s Not About the Bike by Lance Armstrong<br />
The compelling and inspirational true story of Lance Armstrong’s long battle with cancer<br />
and his determination to win the most important bicycle race in the world.<br />
Don’t forget, the best way to get a student to read is for you to read too!<br />
Your High <strong>School</strong> Librarians:<br />
Mrs. Wambach and Mrs. Thompson
FROM OUR NURSES’ OFFICE<br />
MANDATED PHYSICALS<br />
The Pennsylvania <strong>School</strong> Health Law requires physical examinations in 9 th grade. The physical<br />
examination by the school practitioner will include the examination of skin, eyes, nose, throat, teeth<br />
gums, heart, lungs, abdomen, genitalia, neuromuscular system, skeletal system, nutritional and<br />
emotional status, blood pressure and pulse. If the school nurse has not received a completed private<br />
physical form by <strong>Mar</strong>ch 1, <strong>2010</strong>, a school physical will be scheduled for your child. <strong>School</strong><br />
physicals will be conducted at the West nurse’s office on various dates between <strong>Mar</strong>ch 1, <strong>2010</strong> and<br />
the end of the school year. Again, if you gave permission, either on the emergency card, that you<br />
prefer the examination by the school practitioner, or on the <strong>School</strong> Health Services form for schoolconducted<br />
physicals, a school physical will be scheduled for your student. If you have any questions,<br />
please feel free to call the West nurse’s office at 215-949-6792.<br />
Important reminder from the nurses..........<br />
As a result of the new Pennsylvania Department of Health immunization requirements, all students<br />
attending Pennsylvania schools in <strong>2010</strong>-2011 must have two doses of varicella (chickenpox)<br />
vaccine or history of the disease. If your child does not have a second dose of varicella vaccine or<br />
history of the disease, please have him/her receive this immunization and submit documentation to<br />
the school nurse prior to the first day of school in September. Thank you.<br />
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The Pink Ribbon Club<br />
I’d like to take a moment and give a heartfelt “shout out” to 3 very special young ladies and an<br />
EOP (Educational Opportunity Period) that is filled with amazing students. The 3 young ladies are<br />
Leilanie Esser, Morgan Ferrante, and Esther Bullard. They came to my classroom back in<br />
January and asked if I would please be their adult advisor for an EOP group they wanted to start. I<br />
explained that my plate was already full, but I would help find someone if they couldn’t on their<br />
own. Before they left, I had asked what their group was about and all 3 passionately explained they<br />
wanted to start a club for Breast Cancer Awareness called, “The Pink Ribbon Club.” This club<br />
would work together to raise money towards finding a cure for this devastating disease.<br />
Additionally, they wanted to make their peers aware of the fact that “every 3 minute’s a woman is<br />
diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States.” Not only is this a frightening statistic but the<br />
amount of males with breast cancer is increasing as well. Needless to say; I am their advisor and<br />
the club is up and running.<br />
These girls promoted their club by making posters, distributing flyers to students, speaking with<br />
their peers during lunches, etc. They wanted their message to be heard and did so with such ferocity<br />
for such a young age. We currently have 45 members, males and females, and many others who<br />
want to join. This wonderful group of students ranges from 9 th to12 th grade. They come together<br />
every other Wednesday and give of themselves to share in their hope for finding a cure for breast<br />
cancer. So far, in less than a year, this group has raised over $2500.00. During our 1 st meeting, it<br />
was decided that they wanted to create a logo, have it printed on Pink T-shirts, and sell them to<br />
students and faculty. Their logo, “WINK FOR PINK,” has been extremely successful. We have<br />
sold over 500 scarves, t-shirts and hoodies so far.<br />
The club is sponsoring another fundraiser, which involves teachers and administration. Special<br />
cans will be set up in all 3 cafeterias from <strong>Mar</strong>ch 8 th thru May 3 rd . People will have a can with their<br />
picture on it. The “can” that collects the most money will have their heads shaved during a special<br />
EOP in May. During this EOP, 3 female teachers will also have 10” or more cut from their heads for<br />
“Locks for Love.” The following adults have graciously volunteered for this wonderful cause:<br />
Gentlemen Ladies “Locks for Love” (10 inches)<br />
Mr. Lindemann Mr. Wright (his beard) Mrs. Levinson<br />
Dr. Patterson Mr. Felt Ms. Sacco<br />
Mr. Padilla Mr. Hughes Ms.Titano<br />
Dr. O'Meara Mr. Pesci<br />
Mr. File Mr. Bergman<br />
Mr. Paulson Mr. Stoloski (Greg)<br />
Mr. Groden Mr. File<br />
This should prove to be a very exciting fundraiser. However, I must say that this special group of<br />
students’ success is not measured with the numbers of dollars raised. These girls and boys work<br />
together for a reason. They have shared their own personal stories of pain, sadness and hope and<br />
determination. Never have I been filled with such pride and admiration for what these young adults<br />
have gone through, are dealing with, and/or are willing to do in order for more people to become<br />
educated with breast cancer. These students are already connected to one another just for the fact<br />
that they “care” not only for their family members, but for all those who are suddenly members of a<br />
community, a vast family whose purpose exemplifies the best of what it means to be human.<br />
In closing, I look forward to being a part of what this group of young adults has planned for the<br />
future and will once again be honored to be their advisor, their mentor, their teacher, their friend. I<br />
salute each and every one of you with a special “WINK FOR PINK”. Big, warm hugs to all….<br />
Mrs. Karen Wisen - PHS West Teacher<br />
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PENNSBURY HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR OF EVENTS<br />
MARCH – APRIL <strong>2010</strong><br />
<strong>Mar</strong>ch <strong>2010</strong><br />
03/01 Career Fair 6:30 p.m. East<br />
03/01 - 07 Foreign Language Week<br />
03/04 Junior Prom East 7:00 p.m.<br />
03/05 - 07 Spring Musical East<br />
03/13 SAT’s 7:15 East<br />
03/18 - 20 BCMEA Festival @ CR South<br />
03/19 - 20 Sports Night @ CB 7:00 p.m.<br />
03/27 Elementary Choral Festival 9 a.m. West<br />
03/25 – 27 PMEA Regional Band<br />
03/27 <strong>Pennsbury</strong> Jazz Festival 6 p.m. East<br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>2010</strong><br />
04/09 10 th Grade Formal<br />
04/16 - 17 Spring Drama 7:30 p.m. West<br />
04/19 - 21 Senior Art Show 7 p.m. East<br />
04/21 - 25 Chamber Choir Tour<br />
04/22 Foreign Language Proficiency Contest West<br />
04/22 - 24 PMEA All State Band and Orchestra Festival (away)<br />
04/26 NHS Spring Induction 7 p.m. East<br />
04/28 Choral Concert 7:30 Princeton University<br />
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