2013-2014 Activities Calendar - Deer Lakes School District

Welcome to Deer LakesIt is with great pleasure that we present the 2013-2014 school calendar.Our CommunityOnly through open lines of communication will children succeed. That is why the DeerLakes School District works hard to build solid relationships with parents and communitymembers.We are looking forward to another out- standing school year with exceptional programsand services to better pre- pare our students for the future.We have prepared this activities calendar to keep you informed of the schedules forschool board meetings, athletic events, testing schedules, parent meetings and specialevents.We invite you and your family to visit the schools often, and promote the District’s activitiesand programs and to share in our feelings of pride and confidence.We would like to thank you for your continued support. Together we will overcome thechallenges that lie ahead and continue to focus on our primary mission: studentachievement and success. Remember the faces of our students pictured in this calendar...theyare the faces of the future and the leaders of tomorrow.ADMINISTRATION OFFICE19 East Union Road, Cheswick, PA 15024Phone: 724-265-5300 or 1-888-709-4115Superintendent: Dr. Janet R. CiramellaBusiness Manager: Mr. Dennis ThimonsSecretary: Mrs. Virginia PompeThe Deer Lakes administrative team is dedicated to providingchildren with the best programs and servicesavailable. Members of the team are responsible forimplementing the board’s educational mission and servingas the liaison between the board, teachers, parents,students, local government and residents. To enhancetheir skills and keep abreast of leading-end trends ineducation, administrative team members regularlyattend academic conferences to review, study and analyzethe latest in educational research. They meet regularlywith professional colleagues and the elected DeerLakes Board of School Directors to upgrade the level ofeducation in the district.

August

September, 2013

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayDIBELS Testing,DIBELS Testing,DIBELS Testing,1 2 Grades K-5 3 Grades K-5 4 EU – Open 5 6 7Grades House,K-5Labor Day – No SchoolEU – Book FairCP – Book FairEU – Open House,Grade 3 andRms. 404 & 405;6:30 – 8:30 p.m.CP – Open House,6:30 – 8:30 p.m.EU – Book FairCP – Book FairRosh Hashana begins atsundownGrade 5 andRms. 406, 407,408 & 409;6:30 – 8:30 p.m.EU – Book FairCP – Book FairDIBELS Testing, Grades K-5EU – Book FairCP – Book FairFB – Shady Side Academy(A) 7:30 p.m.Band – PIMBA Competitionat Kiski8 9 10 11 12 13 14DIBELS Testing, Grades K-5School Board Agenda Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Lib.Beattie Back to School NightPTG Meeting7:00 p.m. EU Lib.DIBELS Testing, Grades K-5Patriot DayDIBELS Testing, Grades K-5HS – Open House,6:30 p.m.DIBELS Testing, Grades K-5FB – Freeport (H) 7:30 p.m.Yom Kippur begins atsundown15 16 17 18 19 20 21Autumn BeginsSchool Board Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Lib. HS – Student Photos22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30Band – AKV Marching BandFestival at HighlandsHS – Blood Drive,8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.GymSuperintendent’s RoundTable Mtg., 7:00 p.m.HS. Lib.FB – East Allegheny (A)7:30 p.m.FB – Charleroi (A) 7:30 p.m.SCHOOLSCP Curtisville PrimaryCenterEU East UnionIntermediate CenterMS Deer Lakes MiddleSchoolHS Deer Lakes HighSchoolBand - BOA Regional atGatewaySeptember, 2013School Cancellation and Delays: Listen to radio station KDKA. Watch television stations,KDKA Channel 2, WTAE Channel 4, WPXI Channel 11, or check the District’s web site atwww.deerlakes.net or call the District’s hotline at 724-265-5300 or 1-888-709-4115.

October, 2013Introducing Deer LakesDeer Lakes School District is made up of three scenic townships. They are East Deer, Frazer and West Deer - making a perfect combination ofsuburban and rural living.The nature of the Deer Lakes School District is one which glistens with much civic pride, and one that brims over with a determined quest to providea quality educational environment for its highly motivated student population.Located approximately 24 miles north- east of downtown Pittsburgh, the district is just 30 minutes from the city and 10 minutes from thePennsylvania Turnpike in northern Allegheny County. Linked by suburban roads that are well maintained, the area enables its residents to be lessthan 25 minutes from The Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, major shopping complexes, entertainment, movie theaters and interstate access.Many of the people that make up the Deer Lakes population are of an extremely diverse mixture of ethnic heritage families who, in many instances,have resided in the area for several generations. In addition, new and younger families are finding the region to be a perfect environment in whichto live, work, and comfortably raise a family. From century old farm houses, original mining, and factory homes to elaborate new housing communities,Deer Lakes appears to hold a fulfilled appeal for most all of its residents.With its much-complimented community friendly environment, its family-oriented aura, and a school system that has been accorded numerousmerits and offers its students an outstanding program of studies, it’s no wonder that the Deer Lakes School District is a great place to live, to work,and to raise a family.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySCHOOLSCP Curtisville PrimaryCenterEU East UnionIntermediate CenterMS Deer Lakes MiddleSchoolHS Deer Lakes HighSchool1 2 3 4 5PTG Mtg., 7:00 p.m. EU Lib.6 7 8 9 10 11 12Teacher In-Service –No School forStudents CogAT Testing, Grade 1CogAT Testing, Grade 1Preliminary ScholasticAssessmentTest (PSAT)CP – Student PhotosCogAT Testing,Grade 1MS – Student Photos13 14 15 16 17 18 19Columbus DayBeattie Teacher In-Service,Beattie Not in Session20 21 22 23 24CP – EU – Fall Parties25 26School Board Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Lib.CP – Student PhotoMake-up27 28 29 30 31HomecomingParade – 6:00 p.m.FB – Summit Academy (H)7:30 p.m.CogAT Testing,Grade 1FB – Kittanning (A)7:30 p.m.EU – Student PhotosHS – Student PhotosMake-upSchool Board Agenda Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Lib. National Boss’ Day FB – Ford City (A) 7:30 p.m.United Nations DayHS – Street SmartAssemblyPresentationFB – Burrell (H) 7:30 p.m.Senior NightHomecoming Semi-Formal,7:00 - 10:00 p.m.Scholastic AssessmentTest (SAT)Band – PIMBA Competitionat NorwinBand - PIMBA Competitionat Deer LakesBand – BOA Regionalat TowsonUniversity, MDEnd of 1st Nine WeeksBeattie – Fall Open HouseHalloweenTOctober, 2013School Cancellation and Delays: Listen to radio station KDKA. Watch television stations,KDKA Channel 2, WTAE Channel 4, WPXI Channel 11, or check the District’s web site atwww.deerlakes.net or call the District’s hotline at 724-265-5300 or 1-888-709-4115.

Mission StatementNovember, 2013In partnership with the community, the Deer Lakes School District will provide adynamic, comprehensive educational program and support services necessary tomeet the diverse needs of all students in a safe, caring environment, thus enablingthem to reach their potential as responsible, productive citizens.Current InformationThis calendar includes all scheduled activities available at press time. All sportsschedules are available on the District’s website on the Athletic Department’s link.These schedules are subject to change.For the latest information, please visit theDeer Lakes website at:www.deerlakes.net

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySCHOOLSCP Curtisville PrimaryCenterEU East UnionIntermediate CenterMS Deer Lakes MiddleSchoolHS Deer Lakes HighSchoolDaylight Savings Time EndsFall Drama Production1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 16Teacher In-Service,No School forStudentsVeterans DayAll Saints DayBand – PIMBAChampionshipsat Gateway17 18 19 20 21 22 23School Board Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Lib.PTG Mtg., 7:00 p.m.,EU LibElection DayCP – Veterans DayCelebrationSchool Board Agenda Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Lib. Fall Drama Production Fall Drama ProductionCP –EU –MS –StudentPhotos Make-up24 25 26 27 28 29 30Band – PMEA Honors BandConcert, 2:00 p.m.West MifflinHanakkuh begins atsundown Thanksgiving Thanksgiving VacationNovember, 2013School Cancellation and Delays: Listen to radio station KDKA. Watch television stations,KDKA Channel 2, WTAE Channel 4, WPXI Channel 11, or check the District’s web site atwww.deerlakes.net or call the District’s hotline at 724-265-5300 or 1-888-709-4115.

December, 2013

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayWinter Drama Production1 2 3 4 5 6 7Thanksgiving VacationSchool BoardReorganization Mtg.,7:00 p.m. HS Lib.Wave 1 - Keystone ExamsPTG Mtg., 7:00 p.m. EU Lib.Wave 1 - Keystone ExamsEU – Winter Band Concert,7:00 p.m., HS Aud.Wave 1 - Keystone ExamsWave 1 - Keystone Exams8 9 10 11 12 13 14Winter Chorus Concert,7:00 p.m., HS Aud.,Grades 5-12Wave 1 - Keystone ExamsEU – Holiday ShopWave 1 - Keystone ExamsEU – Holiday ShopSenior Citizen’s HolidayLuncheonWave 1 - Keystone ExamsEU – Holiday ShopBand – Holiday Jazz Dinner,7:00 p.m., HS CaféWave 1 - Keystone ExamsWave 1 - Keystone Exams15 16 17 18 19 20 21HS – Blood Drive,8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.,GymWinter Strings Concert,7:00 p.m., HS Aud.,Grades 4-12 CP – EU Holiday Parties Early Dismissal Winter Begins22 23 24 25 26 27 28Winter Holiday Break Winter Holiday Break Christmas29 30 31Winter Holiday BreakWinter Holiday BreakNew Year’s EveWinter Holiday BreakKwanzaa BeginsWinter Holiday BreakSCHOOLSCP Curtisville PrimaryCenterEU East UnionIntermediate CenterMS Deer Lakes MiddleSchoolHS Deer Lakes HighSchoolDecember, 2013School Cancellation and Delays: Listen to radio station KDKA. Watch television stations, KDKAChannel 2, WTAE Channel 4, WPXI Channel 11, or check the District’s web site at www.deerlakes.netor call the District’s hotline at 724-265-5300 or 1-888-709-4115.

January, 2014

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySCHOOLSCP Curtisville PrimaryCenterEU East UnionIntermediate CenterMS Deer Lakes MiddleSchoolHS Deer Lakes HighSchoolNew Year’s Day1 2 3 4School ResumesBeattie Not in SessionDIBELS Testing, Grades K-5Beattie Not in Session5 6 7 8 9 10 11DIBELS Testing, Grades K-5Study Island BenchmarkTest – Secondary12 13 14 Wave II – Keystone 15 16 17 18Wave II – Keystone ExamsStudy Island BenchmarkTest - Elementary19Act 80 Day, No20 21 22 23 24 25School for StudentsParent/Teacher Conference,Grades K-8School Board Mtg., 7:00p.m., HS Lib.Martin Luther King, Jr. DayDIBELS Testing, Grades K-5Study Island BenchmarkTest - SecondaryPTG Mtg., 7:00 p.m. EU Lib.Wave II – Keystone ExamsStudy Island BenchmarkTest - ElementarySchool Board Agenda Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Lib.Wave II – Keystone ExamsCP – KindergartenPre-RegistrationDIBELS Testing, Grades K-5Study Island BenchmarkTest - SecondaryWave II – Keystone ExamsExamsStudy Island Benchmark Test- ElementaryHS-MS – Winter BandConcert, 7:00 p.m.,HS. Aud.Wave II – Keystone ExamsCP – KindergartenPre-RegistrationDIBELS Testing, Grades K-5Study Island BenchmarkTest - SecondaryWave II – Keystone ExamsWave II – Keystone ExamsStudy Island BenchmarkTest - ElementaryEnd of 2nd Nine WeeksEnd of the 1st SemesterCP – Get Moving FamilyFun Night,6:00 - 8:00 p.m.CP – KindergartenPre-RegistrationDIBELS Testing, Grades K-5Study Island BenchmarkTesting - SecondaryWave II – Keystone ExamsAct 80 Day, No School forStudentsParent/Teacher Conference,Grades K-8CP – KindergartenPre-Registration26 27 28 29 30 31Superintendent’s RoundTable Mtg., 7:00 p.m.,HS Lib.Chinese New YearJanuary, 2014School Cancellation and Delays: Listen to radio station KDKA. Watch television stations, KDKAChannel 2, WTAE Channel 4, WPXI Channel 11, or check the District’s web site at www.deerlakes.netor call the District’s hotline at 724-265-5300 or 1-888-709-4115.

February, 2014

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySCHOOLSCP Curtisville PrimaryCenterEU East UnionIntermediate CenterMS Deer Lakes MiddleSchoolHS Deer Lakes HighSchoolBand – AKV Honors BandFestival, HS Aud.2 3 4 5 6 7 81Ground Hog Day Constitution Day PTG Mtg., 7:00 p.m. EU Lib.9 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 22Teacher In-Service,No School for StudentsSchool Board Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Lib.President’s DaySchool Board Agenda Mtg.,7:00 p.m.Lincoln’s BirthdayCP – KindergartenRegistrationCP – KindergartenRegistrationHoodie Hoo DayCP – Family Art Night,6:00 - 8:00 p.m.CP – EU – Valentine’s PartyValentine’s DayCP – KindergartenRegistration23 24 25 26 27 28Washington’s BirthdayCP – Spring Book Fair CP – Spring Book Fair CP – Spring Book Fair CP – Spring Book Fair CP – Spring Book FairFebruary, 2014School Cancellation and Delays: Listen to radio station KDKA. Watch television stations,KDKA Channel 2, WTAE Channel 4, WPXI Channel 11, or check the District’s web site atwww.deerlakes.net or call the District’s hotline at 724-265-5300 or 1-888-709-4115.

March, 2014

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySCHOOLSCP Curtisville PrimaryCenterEU East UnionIntermediate CenterMS Deer Lakes MiddleSchoolHS Deer Lakes HighSchoolDr. Seuss’ BirthdayDaylight Savings TimeBegins2 3 4 5 6 7 8EU – Spring Book FairEU – Spring Book FairPTG Mtg., 7:00 p.m.,EU Lib.MS – Student PhotosEU – Spring Book FairAsh Wednesday EU – Spring Book Fair EU – Spring Book Fair9 10 11 12 13 14 15School Board Agenda Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Lib.Beattie SpringOpen House,6:00 – 9:00 p.m. EU – Student PhotosSpring Chorus Concert,Grades 6-12,7:00 p.m., HS Aud.Band – PMEA Region 1Band, Belle Vernon16PSSA Testing,17 18 19 20 21 22Math/Reading,Grades 3-8School Board Mtg.,7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.,HS LibSt. Patrick’s DayPSSA Testing,Math/Reading,Grades 3-8PSSA Testing,Math/Reading,Grades 3-8PSSA Testing,Math/Reading,Grades 3-8Spring BeginsPSSA Testing,Math/Reading,Grades 3-8PSSA Testing,23 24 25 26 27 28 29Math/Reading,Grades 3-830 31PSSA Testing,Math/ReadingMake-up,Grades 3-8March, 2014PSSA Testing,Math/Reading,Grades 3-8End of 3rd Nine WeeksPSSA Testing,Math/Reading,Grades 3-8CP- Spring PhotosPSSA Testing,Math/Reading,Grades 3-8Teacher In-Service,No School forStudentsSchool Cancellation and Delays: Listen to radio station KDKA. Watch television stations,KDKA Channel 2, WTAE Channel 4, WPXI Channel 11, or check the District’s web site atwww.deerlakes.net or call the District’s hotline at 724-265-5300 or 1-888-709-4115.1

April, 2014

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayPSSA Testing,Math/ReadingMake-up, Grades 3-8PSSA Testing, Writing,Grades 5 & 8April Fool’s Day1 PSSA Testing, 2 3 4 5Math/ReadingMake-up, Grades 3-8PSSA Testing, Writing,Grades 5 & 8PTG Mtg., 7:00 p.m.,EU Lib.PSSA Testing,Math/ReadingMake-up, Grades 3-8PSSA Testing, Writing,Grades 5 & 8PSSA Testing,Math/ReadingMake-up, Grades 3-8PSSA Testing, Writing,Grades 5 & 86 7 8 9 10 11 12PSSA Testing, WritingMake-up,Grades 5 & 8PSSA Testing, WritingMake-up,Grades 5 & 8PSSA Testing, WritingMake-up,Grades 5 & 8PSSA Testing, WritingMake-up,Grades 5 & 8Northern Area TransitionFair, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.,at BeattiePSSA Testing, WritingMake-up,Grades 5 & 8Spring Drama Production,HS Aud.Spring Drama Production,HS Aud.13 14 15 16 17 18 19AprilSpring Drama Production,HS Aud.Palm SundayEasterOrthodox EasterPassover Begins atSundownCP – EU – Spring PartiesSchool Board Agenda Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Lib. CP – EU – Spring Parties20 21 22 23 24 25 26Snow Make-up or SpringBreak, No School forStudentsSchool Board Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Lib.Snow Make-up or SpringBreak, No School forStudentsEarth DayHS – Blood Drive, 8:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m., HS GymAdministrativeProfessionals DaySenior Citizen27 28 29Volunteer Brunch30PSSA Testing, Science,Grades 4 & 8Holocaust RemembranceDayPSSA Testing, Science,Grades 4 & 8MS – Spring Book FairPSSA Testing, Science,Grades 4 & 8MS – Spring Book FairHS – Academic AwardsBanquet, 6:00 p.m. HSCafe.Snow Make-up or SpringBreak, No School forStudentsBeattie – NOCTI Testing for12th GradersSuperintendent’s RoundTable Mtg., 7:00 p.m.HS Lib.Spring Break, No SchoolFor StudentsGood FridayBeattie – NOCTI Testing for12th GradersDistinguished AlumniAwards DinnerSCHOOLSCP Curtisville PrimaryCenterEU East UnionIntermediate CenterMS Deer Lakes MiddleSchoolHS Deer Lakes HighSchoolApril, 2014School Cancellation and Delays: Listen to radio station KDKA. Watch television stations,KDKA Channel 2, WTAE Channel 4, WPXI Channel 11, or check the District’s web site atwww.deerlakes.net or call the District’s hotline at 724-265-5300 or 1-888-709-4115.

May, 2014

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdaySCHOOLSCP Curtisville PrimaryCenterEU East UnionIntermediate CenterMS Deer Lakes MiddleSchoolHS Deer Lakes HighSchoolMother’s DayPSSA Testing, Science,Grades 4 & 8MS – Spring Book FairEU – Spring Band Concert,7:00 p.m., HS Aud.1 2 3Snow Make-up or VacationDay, No School forStudentsPSSA Testing, SciencePSSA Testing, Science4 Make-up, 5 6 7 8 9 10Make-up,PSSA Testing, ScienceGrades 4 & 8Make-up, GradesGrades 4 & 8Study Island BenchmarkTest – SecondaryCP – 2nd GradeSpring Concert,7:00 p.m., CP GymStudy Island BenchmarkTest – SecondaryCP – 2nd GradeSpring Concert,7:00 p.m., CP GymPTG Mtg., 7:00 p.m. EU Lib.4 & 8Study Island BenchmarkTest – SecondaryStrings Spring Concert,Grades 4-12,7:00 p.m., HS Aud.PSSA Testing, ScienceMake-up,Grades 4 & 8Study Island BenchmarkTest – SecondaryCP – Mother’s Day ProgramPSSA Testing, ScienceMake-up,Grades 4 & 8Study Island BenchmarkTest – SecondaryCP – Mother’s Day ProgramCP – KindergartenCP – Kindergarten11 12 Orientation and 13 14 15 16 17Orientation andCP – KindergartenOrientation andScreeningKeystone ExamsStudy Island BenchmarkTesting - Elementary18 19 20 21 22 23 24Keystone ExamsDIBELS Testing, Grades K-5School Board Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Aud.ScreeningKeystone ExamsStudy Island BenchmarkTesting – ElementarySchool Board Agenda Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Lib.Keystone ExamsDIBELS Testing, Grades K-5ScreeningKeystone ExamsStudy Island BenchmarkTesting - ElementaryAn Evening with the Arts,6:00 to 8:00 p.m., HSKeystone ExamsDIBELS Testing, Grades K-5EU – InstrumentDemonstration,7:00 p.m.Keystone ExamsStudy Island BenchmarkTesting - ElementaryKeystone ExamsDIBELS Testing, Grades K-5MS – Academic Awards,7:00 p.m. MS GymKeystone ExamsStudy Island BenchmarkTesting - ElementaryKeystone ExamsDIBELS Testing, Grades K-525 26 27 28 29 30 31PromArmed Forces DayMemorial Day,No School forStudentsEU – Student RecognitionDIBELS Testing, Grades K-5DIBELS Testing, Grades K-5MS – HS – Spring BandConcert, 7:00 p.m.,HS Aud.DIBELS Testing, Grades K-5Beattie – SeniorRecognition NightDIBELS Testing, Grades K-5Senior Dinner DanceMay, 2014School Cancellation and Delays: Listen to radio station KDKA. Watch television stations, KDKAChannel 2, WTAE Channel 4, WPXI Channel 11, or check the District’s web site at www.deerlakes.net or callthe District’s hotline at 724-265-5300 or 1-888-709-4115.

June, 2014

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2 3 4 5 6 7CP – 3rd Annual Brown DayLast Student Day, EarlyDismissal½ Clerical Day for TeachersEnd of 4th Nine Weeks/Endof 2nd SemesterTeacher In-Service/ClericalDayGraduationLast Day for Beattie8 9 10 11 12 13 14School Board Agenda Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Lib. Flag Day15 16 17 18 19 20 21Father’s DaySchool Board Mtg.,7:00 p.m., HS Lib. Kennywood Day Summer Begins22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 3030SCHOOLSCP Curtisville PrimaryCenterEU East UnionIntermediate CenterMS Deer Lakes MiddleSchoolHS Deer Lakes HighSchoolJune, 2014School Cancellation and Delays: Listen to radio station KDKA. Watch television stations, KDKAChannel 2, WTAE Channel 4, WPXI Channel 11, or check the District’s web site at www.deerlakes.net or callthe District’s hotline at 724-265-5300 or 1-888-709-4115.

July, 2014

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 2 3 4 5Independence Day6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31July, 2014School Cancellation and Delays: Listen to radio station KDKA. Watch television stations, KDKAChannel 2, WTAE Channel 4, WPXI Channel 11, or check the District’s web site at www.deerlakes.net or callthe District’s hotline at 724-265-5300 or 1-888-709-4115.

Non-Profit Org.Bulk RateU.S. PostagePAIDTarentum, PA15084Perrmit No. 1DEER LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT19 East Union RoadCheswick, PA 15024Phone: (724) 265-5300 or 1-888-709-4115Board of School DirectorsMrs. Lisa E. Merlo, PresidentMr. James F. McCaskey, Vice PresidentMrs. Jodi L. Banyas-GaleckiMr. Michael CavanaughMr. Michael J. ColettaMr. William A. Lupone, Jr.Mr. L. Douglas McCauslandMs. Clara SalviMrs. Rebekah M. StankowskiAdministrationDr. Janet R. Ciramella, SuperintendentThe Deer Lakes School District2013-2014 Activities Calendar is produced byMakuta and Associates,Deer Lakes School District Public Relations