Mar-April 2011 Falcon Flyer (pdf) - Pennsbury School District

FALCON FLYER
Pennsbury High School East Pennsbury High School West
705 Hood Boulevard 608 South Olds Boulevard
Fairless Hills, PA 19030 Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Shawn Neely, Principal Lisa M. Becker, Principal
PRINCIPALS’ MESSAGE
April 2011
We have begun the final marking period, and we are excited for all of the upcoming events. In particular we
look forward to the Pennsbury Spring Drama, PHS Senior Art Show, PHS Big Sing 3 at Princeton University
and the NHS Spring induction.
NAVIANCE FAMILY CONNECTION
Naviance and Parent Accounts
Parent email addresses, submitted through our ConnectEd information request, have been imported into our
Naviance system, to help improve communication with Pennsbury High School parents. This transfer of data
occurred during the week of October 11, 2010. If you do not wish to have your email address used in the
Naviance system, please notify the guidance office at Pennsbury High School East in writing. Parents who
provide an email address through Connect Ed receive Naviance Account Confirmation emails 3-4 weeks later.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the School Counseling Office at 215-949-6700.
What is Naviance?
Naviance is a powerful, comprehensive online program that is used by the PHS parents, students and School
Counselors to help students plan for college and careers. The Guidance Department strongly advises you to
become familiar with the many resources available through Naviance. There are a lot of great features that can
help guide students through their career and/or college research. It is a great tool for everything from
personality and career exploration to college searches. Additionally, you can begin to organize for your college
applications. A good amount of what we do in the Guidance Office in noted on the site as well, so you will be
able to track transcripts and manage your list of potential colleges.
• Go to the Naviance Family Connection website:
http://connection.naviance.com/pennsbury
• If you have an account - Login with your email address and password.
If you have forgotten your account password, there is a link on the Family Connection login page “forget
password”. If you have forgotten the e-mail address you used to register, or need further assistance, please
contact your counselor.
• If you are registering for the first time click on “I need to register”.
Student Registration Code: Parent Registration Code:
If you have questions or concerns, or need your registration codes, please contact your assigned
counselor at the high school.

PHS WEST BUILDING PHS EAST BUILDING
Main Office West Campus 215-949-6780 Main Office East Campus 215-949-6700
Use the above number plus the extension numbers below to reach the following departments:
West Campus East Campus
Guidance Office press 2 or 70950 or 70951 Guidance press 2 or 70856 or 70858
Attendance press 1 or 70913 (grades 10 & 12) Attendance press 1 or 70813 (grades 9 & 11)
Nurse press 3 or 70920 or 70921 Nurse press 3 or 70820 or 70821
Athletic Office press 4 Athletic Office press 4
Press 0 for an operator Press 0 for an operator
Fax: 215-949-6857 Fax: 215-949-3896
TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION
Last year, Pennsbury High School, received a check from Target for being participants in their
“Take Charge of Education Program”. The program is simple. Sign up for a “Target Red Card” then
designate Pennsbury High School as your school of choice. Every time you shop and use your Red Card 1% of
your purchase will be donated to our school. For more information go to Target.com/TCOE
Modell’s Sporting Goods:
A Corporate Sponsor of Pennsbury High School
Look for Pennsbury Team Shopping Weeks at the Modell’s store in the Neshaminy Mall. Modell’s has agreed
to give 5% of sales back to Pennsbury for purchases made during these shopping weeks. Coupons will be
distributed to each homeroom in December and March indicating the dates of a Pennsbury Team Shopping
Week.
For more information, please call the High School Athletic Office at 215-949-6862.
PHS CITIZENSHIP AWARD
Important Phone Numbers
We would like to recognize some of our students that are making positive contributions to PHS. Each month,
we will focus on specific characteristics and qualities. We asked each of our teachers to nominate one student
every month who demonstrates those characteristics and qualities:
We would like to thank everyone that submitted a citizenship award nomination for the month of February.
12 TH grader Andrew Korbar was our first grand prize winner and he was nominated by Chris Rowlands in the
math department. Andrew received a $25.00 gift card for his trustworthiness.
For the month of March, the student nominations will focus on respect. Last month we had 57 nominees, so
let's try to top that in March. Please contact me with any questions about the citizenship award. Have a good
day.

Guidance
Counselor
Mrs. Lyons
Mrs. Mountford
Mrs. Arbakov
Mrs. Cesari
Ms. Bergmann
Mrs. Salmon
Mrs. Burger
Ms. Barnum
Mrs. Krajci
Mrs. Rugarber
Mr. Wright
SCHOOL COUNSELOR CASELOAD 2010 – 2011
Bldg & Ext 9th
Grade
East
70851
West
70956
East
70855
East
70854
West
70954
West
70955
West
70957
West
70953
East
70852
East
70853
West
70984
A-Brou
Brov-Dei
Dej-Fri
Frj-Ha
He-Ke
Kf-Lh
Li-Me
Mi-Pa
Pe-Rt
Ru-Ta
Te-Z
10 th
Grade
A-Brou
Brov-Dei
Dej-Fri
Frj-Hi
Hj-Kn
Ko-L
M-Mor
Mos-Pt
Pu-Schn
Scho-Ta
Te-Z
11 th
Grade
A-Boy
Boz-Dat
Dau-Fal
Fam-G
H-Kej
Kel-L
Ma-Mor
Mos-Raf
Rag-Sb
Sc-Tad
Taf-Z
12 th
Grade
A-Br
Bt-Da
Db-F
G-Hs
Ht-Joh
Joi-Lar
Las-Me
Mf-Pi
Pj-Sd
Se-T
U-Z

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM OUR SCHOOL
COUNSELING OFFICE
SAT Test Dates 2011 ACT Test Dates 2011
May 7, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests June 11, 2011
June 4, 2011 SAT & Subject Tests
Advanced Placement Exam Registration
School Code: 395-415 Test Center: 39-264
SAT registration information is available at:
www.collegeboard.com
ACT registration information is available at:
www.act.org
REMEMBER TO BRING A PHOTO ID
AP testing will begin on Monday May 2 and continue through Friday May 13. More detailed AP information is
available at: www.apcentral.collegeboard.com
On April 27, 2011 there will be a MANDATORY meeting for all students who register for the AP Test. This
meeting will be held during EOP in the EAST Cafeteria. During this meeting students will pre-grid their
answer sheets for the AP Exams.
Please contact either Brooke Bergmann at BBergmann@pennsbury.k12.pa.us or Katie Lyons at
KLyons@pennsbury.k12.pa.us with any questions.

Seniors:
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES
Please remember to access the Pennsbury High School online scholarship database on
Naviance. The Scholarship List provides information for nominating yourself or applying
for various scholarships, which come through the guidance office. This list is updated
regularly as we post scholarships so check back frequently.
SELECTIVE SERVICE INFORMATION
Federal law requires all men living in the United States to register within a month of their
18th birthday with Selective Service. Registering keeps you eligible for college loans, job
training, government jobs and driver’s license renewal in most states. You can get a
selective service registration card at your local post office or register online at www.sss.go
SAP (Student Assistance Program)
Do you know someone in trouble or needing help? Perhaps you have a friend that’s being bullied. Maybe
someone you know is involved with drugs and/or alcohol. Maybe you have a friend who’s in an abusive
situation.
The SAP team at PHS may be able to help. The PHS SAP team meets every two weeks during EOP. If you
know (first hand - not just hearsay), of anyone needing assistance, please contact your school counselor. He or
she may refer your concerns to the SAP team. Your concerns will be handled with confidentiality.
PHS CITIZENSHIP AWARD
We would like to recognize some of our students that are making positive contributions to PHS. Each month,
we will focus on specific characteristics and qualities. We asked each of our teachers to nominate one student
every month who demonstrates those characteristics and qualities.
The citizenship award nomination for the month of February went to 12 TH grader Andrew Korbar who was our
first grand prize winner and he was nominated by teacher Chris Rowlands in the math department. Andrew
received a $25.00 gift card for his trustworthiness.
For the month of March, the student nominations will focus on respect. Good luck to all of our students.
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Pennsbury LYFT “Building a Community that Cares for our Youth”
The Pennsbury LYFT prevention coalition has coordinated a comprehensive community network in prevention education to reduc
social behaviors such as Substance Abuse (ATOD: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs); Violence & Bullying (including Cyber Bu
which can lead to Suicide); Delinquency; School Drop-Out; and Teen Pregnancy, through some of the following outreach pro
events and activities:
▪Anti-Bullying/Cyber Bullying presentations for Parents, Teachers, Youth & Community members
▪Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County’s School-Based Mentor programs
▪Challenge Day (Anti-bullying program- Pennsbury High School & Charles Boehm Middle School)
▪Community festivals/events (Community Pride Day/Falls Twp Family Festival/Harvest Day)
▪Creating Lasting Family Connections Program (Family enhancement & communication with teens)
▪DARE programs/activities (Elementary & Middle School levels)
▪Heads Up (law enforcement presentation attacking drug problems in our communities)
▪Images of Alcohol (Driver’s Ed. Underage Drinking and Driving program)
▪LYFT Awareness Teen Advisory Group (for youth grades 6 th – 12 th )
▪Pennsylvania Youth Survey {PAYS} (youth self assessment tool -every two years)
▪Parent Survey (parental assessment questionnaire - Fall 2010)
▪PTO & Parent programs/presentations (various subjects of concern, Alcohol, Rx Drugs, Bullying, etc)
▪Trained specialists/Special guests for students/parents/community prevention education presentations
▪Town Hall Meetings (Substance use TRENDS & Pennsbury Community DATA)
▪Underage Drinking Task Force (Law enforcement and juvenile justice committee)
▪What’s my SPF? (Parent involvement & media campaign for prevention education)
▪Z Period (after-school recreational activities club for middle school students)
As a community partner, it is our duty to provide these educational presentations/workshops brought to parents, teachers, students, to
enhance community awareness of the dangers and teach decision making skills to our youth. Comprehensive strategies have been
developed that reduce risk factors that increase the potential for substance abuse and promote the positive resiliency factors that
minimize the possibility of abuse. Our goal is to help families make healthy decisions…together. As a family we need your
commitment to keep our youth and community safe. Your input, support, thoughts and resources are important to us and are always
welcome.
Join our LYFT Awareness Teen Advisory Group made up of youth in grades 6 th – 12 th who reside or attend schools located in the
Pennsbury district. Learn life skills through trainings, attend Leadership Conferences, peer to peer networking opportunities,
Community Service projects, and most importantly – making more friends in a safe and healthy environment. Meetings: Second
Monday of every month, 7:00pm at McCaffrey’s market.
To learn more about our projects, presentations, event schedules, and meeting times, please call or
email Lizette Morales – Chomicki, Project Coordinator at (215) 949-1660, ext. 104
lyft@uwbucks.org Please visit our website www.pennsburylyft.org
The Pennsbury LYFT (Lower Makefield Township, Yardley, Falls Township, Tullytown) coalition is funded as part of a U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health & Services Administration –Drug Free Communities grant and beneficiary of the SPF-SIG
grant through the Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission & The Council. The United Way of Bucks County and the Pennsbury School District
provide support and act as fiscal agents for the LYFT project.
"It’s easier to build healthy children than to repair broken adults" ~ Frederick Douglas
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SAT PREP COURSES AVAILABLE
SAT PREP COURSES 2010-2011
AFTER SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
Course Verbal Math
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Note: Please keep the top part of your form for date information. You will only be contacted if the
course is closed. It may be necessary to make date changes.
Class Time: 2:20-3:30 Place: Verbal – Room E231 Cost: $35.00 per course
Math – Room A108 payable to PSAA at the
time of registration
Note: Priority will be given to 11 th and 12 th grade students. Students should register as soon as possible
since courses are limited. If enrollment for a course is less than 10 students, that course will be cancelled.
Students that were enrolled in that course will have the option to reschedule. Attendance is expected for all
classes. Refunds will not be issued once the course has started. Strategies and concepts will be reviewed.
Questions: Contact Miss Downing (Verbal) in Room E221 (ext. 70263) or Mrs. Garonski (Math) in Room
E233 (ext. 70233)
Submit your registration form (please circle the course or courses) with payment to the Guidance Office.
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SAT AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM
DETACH AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE
NAME______________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER ___________________________________
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IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE NURSE
NEW PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
All students must have a second dose of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine prior to entering the first day of school
in September 2011. If your child does not have a second dose of varicella or documentation of the chickenpox
disease on his/her immunization record, you will be receiving a notification letter within the next few weeks. If
your child has already received the second dose of the varicella vaccine, please submit documentation from
your healthcare provider to your school nurse by June 1, 2011. If your child had the chickenpox disease, please
submit documentation to your school nurse by June 1, 2011.
With regard to the Free/Reduced Lunch program, you are able to apply at anytime during the school year.
Applications are available at both the East and West nurse’s offices.
Interested in working while your child is in school? Pennsbury is seeking substitute health room aides and
substitute RNs. Hours and days are flexible. CPR and First Aid certifications are required. If interested, call
Human Resources at 215-428-4100 ext. 10007 for details.
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NEWS OF THE MONTH FROM YOUR HIGH
SCHOOL LIBRARY
News of the Month – From your High School Libraries!
DID YOU KNOW???
The high school libraries have been purchasing research books in print and e-books. An e-book is a book but
in an electronic format. We have already begun to see many benefits to adding e-books into our collection
including:
• E-books provide 24/7 school and home access to the collection.
• E-books allow multiple users to read the same book at the same time.
• E-books allow students to easily search for keywords instead of turning pages.
• E-books can be interactive and contain audio capabilities.
• E-books are also available in hard print format, so we do carry both.
• E-books allow users to change font sizes for those who have difficulty reading small print.
Just so you know, to access these e-books from home, students will need to have a password. Please see
either the East or West librarian for this information.
Access to these e-books can be found on the library website at the following link:
http://www.pennsbury.k12.pa.us/pennsbury/PHS/Quick%20Links/Library/
This month’s Recommended Book is:
I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
After capturing a bank robber, nineteen-year-old cab driver Ed Kennedy begins receiving mysterious
messages that direct him to addresses where people need help, and he begins getting over his lifelong feeling
of worthlessness.
Don’t forget, the best way to get a student to read is for you to read too!
Your High School Librarians: Mrs. Wambach and Mrs. Thompson
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SENIOR PROM WORKERS
UPCOMING NEWS AND EVENTS
Remember: You do not need to have kids who are seniors, you do not need experience, you do not need to
have every night free, you do not even need to be in the Pennsbury district. We welcome all sincere help.
All of you who helped last year did a fabulous job. You are welcome to come back this year even though
your seniors are gone. It is fun, it is challenging and you will love it.
When: Monday through Friday from 7 - 9 pm, in the main hallway and 6 – 9 pm in the upstairs
hallway at the East building. Come one night or all for one hour or three.
SOCIAL STUDIES TRIP:
Your child can experience the history, art and culture of Scotland and England this summer. The Social
Studies Dept. is sponsoring a Humanities Trip to Europe in July, 2010. We will be visiting London, York,
Edinburgh, and the Lake District. Interested students should see Mrs. Minor in B122 at West for more
information.
Class of 2011 Yearbook
There are only 300 copies of the 2011 yearbook left and there are over 3000 students that have not yet
purchased their yearbook. Please go to the Pennsbury High School website at:
http://www.pennsbury.k12.pa.us/pennsbury/PHS/ for information on placing your order.
Congratulations to our 2010-2011 Music Mentors!
Now in its 10 th year, the Pennsbury Music Mentors Program gives our advanced music theory students the
opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced music teachers, observing lessons, participating in
classroom experiences, and with supervision, teaching mini-lessons.
Congratulations to our participating AP® Music Theory III students; namely, Francesca Beavers, Colin
Davis, Jeffrey Fissinger, Emily Holley, Charles (CJ) Knodel, Ashley Mitchell, Isabelle Punchatz, and
Nicholas Stern.
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April, 2011
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
4/15 – 4/16/11 PHS Spring Drama @ West 7:30 pm
4/18 – 4/19 – 4/20/11 PHS Senior Art Show/PHS Art Show Reception @ East 7:00 pm
4/21 – 4/22 – 4/25/11 Spring Recess School Closed
4/27/11 PHS Big Sing 3 @ Princeton University Chapel 7:30 pm
4/28/11 NHS Spring Induction @ East 7:00 pm
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