Transcript FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE

Welcome to the
Title I Family Night
The Annual Title I Family Night was held on October 21. The evening, themed
“Reading is Magic”, featured a magician, student readers, prizes and FUN!
Title I is a
federally funded
reading program
developed to
meet the
academic needs
of students.
District Celebrates Red Ribbon Week
District Judge Carolyn Bengel led elementary students in the pledge to be “drug-free”.
All district schools were involved in promoting the Red Ribbon Drug-Free Campaign.
Did you know?
Highlands School District uses the
One Call Now System
The system allows the District to
notify parents and emergency
contacts about school delays,
snow delays and cancellations,
and emergencies.
“Spooktacular” Storytelling
In October, Middle School
students researched and
prepared Halloween stories
for elementary students.
The event was coordinated by
librarians Laurie Malcolm and
Amy Eidenshink, and middle
school English teachers
Kate Keenan and Kala Wilhelm.
The
P
LIs Open!
District residents are invited to use the High School pool during
our free recreational evening swim program.
October 26, 2009 – April 29, 2010
Mondays & Wednesdays – Family Swim, 6:30-8:30 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays – Adult Swim, 6:30-8:30 pm
Swim lessons begin January 5. Contact Katie McCue at [email protected].
Congratulations,Fawn!
Fawn Elementary was one of 114 Title I schools to receive a
$5,000 Title I Academic Achievement Award for a 25%
improvement in math & reading on the 2008-09 PSSA tests.
Principal Kathleen Shirey will attend the Title I Improving
Schools Performance Conference to accept the award and
present Fawn’s accomplishments. Congratulations!
Halloween at Highlands…A FaBOOlous Sight!
Swim Team Hosts
Swim-A-Thon
Proceeds benefit a Highlands
student who has cancer.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
9 am – 11 am at the Highlands High School Pool
The swimmers will complete as many as 200 laps as sponsors, families and friends join
together to help a district family with medical and other expenses for cancer treatment.
Those who would like to sponsor a swimmer or make a flat donation to the fundraiser
can contact Mrs. Christine Masarik at [email protected] or swim team coach
Ms. Kathy Black at 724-226-1000 or [email protected].
All proceeds will benefit the family. Thank you for your support!
Upcoming Events
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Nov. 18 – Heights Talent Show, 6:30 pm – GRV Aud.
Nov. 21 – Grandview Fall Craft Show, 9 am- 2 pm - GRV
Nov. 25 – Half Day for Students; Gold Card Luncheon – 11 am (HS)
Nov. 26, 27, 30 – Thanksgiving Break - SCHOOLS CLOSED
Dec. 1 – School Board Reorganization Meeting, 7 pm, HS Library
The Holiday Concert Season will begin soon!
Check the school website and calendar for event details!
Visit our district website for school
information, announcements,
events and news features!
www.goldenrams.com