East Pike August-September 2014 Newsletter

INDIANA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
EAST PIKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
August/September
2014
Mr. Donald Springer, Principal
dspringer@iasd.cc
www.iasd.cc
PRINCIPAL NOTES…
It is hard to believe that I am working on the
August Newsletter already. It surprises me just
how fast time goes by. This summer was the most
hectic since I have been at East Pike. The custodial
and maintenance staff moved out five teachers and
moved in eight. They have made twenty classroom
moves within the building as well. Congratulations
to Erin Snyder, Hollee Jones, and Denise Dragich;
they are the only classroom teachers whose rooms
were not moved.
In addition to the move, we
hired Leigh Heidenthal as our new first grade
teacher and David Sheeran to fill the vacancy in
kindergarten at East Pike.
This school year brings significant changes to all of
us. We are welcoming around 120 new students to
East Pike from Horace Mann. For those families,
this is very difficult and you are leaving a
comfortable caring place and moving to a new one.
I have had the pleasure to be a principal in both
buildings. I can assure you that while we are a
different school, we share many of the same values.
We care about the whole child. We treat each one
as individuals and know that they each have
different strengths, needs, and emotions.
Every
child is a unique individual and it is our
responsibility to ensure that they have the most
wonderful school year of their career. We will all
work together to get to know the families and
students that are new to us. I would encourage all
of us to be focused on the positives that will far
outweigh the negatives you experience in this
transition.
I am so excited to start this school year; it’s a
shame that August is in the way.
We have
expanded Hybrid Learning to all five third grade
classrooms. Every third grade room will have eight
chrome books that will be used throughout the day.
In addition to this every homeroom will have a
Promethean Board and RedCat Sound System as
well. Randy O’Neil and Laurie McAfoose have been
Telephone: 724-463-8567
Fax: 724-717-1080
working hard to get all the new technology in place and
running for the start of school. I also wanted to thank
Greg Trout and the entire maintenance staff as well.
Their hard work made this move look far too easy. The
custodial staff at East Pike is on schedule despite all the
moves and work happening in the building. This team of
workers all supported one another to get the job done.
We are fortunate to have such talented and hardworking
support staff that works behind the scenes to make sure
that the school is ready for children on August 26th.
Please note that our school day has been adjusted
slightly due to the grade level realignment. Our school
day begins at 9:00 AM and will end at 3:40 PM. If you
drive your child to school, please do not drop him/her off
earlier than 8:35 AM. If you pick up your child at the end
of the day, we cannot open the doors until 5 minutes
before dismissal time (3:35 PM).
School safety continues to be at the top of our list of
priorities. Please be reminded that visitors WILL NOT be
permitted to gain access to the building without calling to
setting up an appointment prior to your arrival. While we
understand the inconvenience this brings, we feel it is an
important step in the overall security of our building.
There can be no exceptions to this policy so please plan
ahead (and call first) when visiting the building.
Please enjoy the remaining days of summer vacation.
We are all anxious for the start of this school year yet at
the same time excited to be working with new families
and building new relationships. I am certain that with
your support, dedication, and communication, this school
year will be a huge success.
Mr. Springer
THE EAST PIKE OFFICE…
The School Office is closed at 4:00 PM daily.
Should you have a bus issue or need to
contact someone about the arrival time of
your child after this time please contact Krise
Bus Service, Inc. at 724-349-3944.
SCHOOL YEAR 2014-2015…
The first day of the 2014-15 school year is
Tuesday, August 26th. If you know families
whose children will be new students at East Pike,
please encourage them to enroll their children as
soon as possible. Enrollment packets can be picked
up at the school between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM
Monday through Thursday.
A REMINDER TO PARENTS…
Car Kid requests will be taken to the office only
until 2:15 each day. Parents who have submitted
a note or contacted the school prior to 2:15 will be
using the circle area for pick up this year. You will
drive around the loop and remain in your car to wait
for your child. A staff member will have a clipboard
with the car kids listed on it. They will have the
children on the sidewalk and make a one on one
connection and then walk the child to your car. It is
important that you do not block the bus lane when
attempting to pull into the loop. Several staff
members will be in the circle area to help make this
process smooth and safe.
Parents who do not contact the school prior to 2:15
and want to take their child(ren) home, will have to
park in the parking lot and then walk to the
sidewalk by the entrance doors. You will need to
sign your child out with one of the school staff
members and then wait until your child’s bus
number has been called.
Remember, dismissal is at 3:40 PM.
SCHOOL PROCEDURES…
We cannot express enough the importance of the
significant changes in place to improve school
security in 2014-2015. These include locked doors
at all schools immediately after the school day ends
and no admittance to our buildings during the
school day unless arranged in advance.
If your child forgets something at school: please
remind them the classrooms will be locked at 4:00
PM. The custodians cannot open them after that
time. The building will be opened for scheduled
activities, but not the classrooms or the office.
Student Release from School: The Indiana Area
School Board has adopted policies on the release of
a student during school hours. We cannot release a
student to any adult other than that student’s
parent or guardian. The parent/guardian must
come into the school office and “sign out” the
student. If a parent/guardian does grant approval for the
student to be released to an adult not identified as
parent/guardian, a written request is required.
Identification may be required from any adult who comes
in to take the student off school grounds. The school
reserves the right not to release a student to anyone
other than the custodial parents if we have received a
legal document determining custody.
Please remember that all students must be signed in/out
in the office. A parent/guardian should not proceed to a
classroom – the student will be summoned to the office
upon the arrival of the parent/guardian. If the student
returns to school following his/her appointment, the
parent/guardian must also sign the student “in” at the
office.
It is important that the school office is made aware of
any changes in custody or living arrangements. Custody
information must be kept current. If your child may only
be released to a certain person or persons, it is critical
that school personnel be informed and that we have a
copy of the most recent official custody order on file.
This information is needed for our professional use only
and will be treated confidentially. We would be happy to
discuss any questions or concerns that you may have.
PLEASE BE AWARE…
It is important for your child to attend school on a daily
basis. Please review these arrival and dismissal times
and what it may mean for your child in these events.
 Starting time 9:00 AM
 Dismissal 3:40 PM
 Arrival between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM = Tardy
 Arrival between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM = ½ day
absent.
 Arrival after 12:30 PM = Full day absent
 Departure between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM And
NOT returning to school = ½ day absent.
Students are not to arrive at school before 8:35 AM. We
cannot guarantee supervision for students who arrive
early.
Scheduled early dismissals are at 12:00 PM.
HAS YOUR ADDRESS, E-Mail, OR PHONE
NUMBER CHANGED?…
Please keep the school informed if there are any changes
in your address, e-mail, or telephone number. It is most
important that we be able to get in touch with you in
case of illness or injury with your child(ren).
ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES…
Please call the school office (724-463-8567) by
9:30 AM if your child is absent from school. Unless
we have had contact with the parent/guardian of an
absent student, a phone call will be placed to the
home of each absent student.
When a child is absent a written excuse from the
parent/guardian is required when the student
returns to school. The excuse is required within 3
school days following the student’s return. If the
reason for the absence is not valid, or the excuse is
not submitted within the 3 day limit, the absence
will be recorded as unexcused. Excused absences
from school are for reasons of illness, recovery from
an accident, required court attendance, or death in
the family. Requests for approval for educational
trips must be made to the principal in writing and in
advance.
“BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT”…
This evening is designed for parents. We will
provide an overview of your child’s school program
in the classroom. We hope that you will mark your
calendar and plan to attend.
September 17th (Wednesday) – 6:00-8:00 PM.
6:00-6:30
6:30-7:00
6:30-7:00
7:00-7:30
7:00-7:30
7:30-8:00
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
Grade
1 Room Presendations
1 Meet & Greet
2 Room Presentations
2 Meet & Greet
3 Room Presentations
3 Meet & Greet
No large group presentation will be scheduled for
this time.
Specialists will be available from 6:00-8:00 to meet
with you as your schedule permitts.
Time will not be provided this evening for
individual conferences. If you would want an
individual conference, time can be scheduled at a
mutually convenient time.
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH
APPLICATIONS…
MY CHILD’S APPLICATION WAS APPROVED LAST
YEAR. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT ANOTHER
ONE?... Yes!
Your child’s application is only good for that school year
and for the first 30 operating days of this school
year. You must send in a new application by October 7,
2014 unless the school told you that your child has been
directly certified for free meals for the new school
year. If a new application is NOT filed by this
date, the responsibility is yours for any charges
incurred before a new application is approved.
We are pleased to inform you that you can now submit
Free & Reduced-Priced Meal Applications online by
logging
onto www.paschoolmeals.com.
The
application process is quick and easy. This process will
require an adult to login and set up an account.
Applying online will speed up the determination
process and benefits can be utilized sooner. Please
remember to include all students in your household on
the same application.
If you are unable to access the website and would like to
complete a paper application, you may print one
from www.iasd.cc, pick one up at your child's school or at
the administration office located at 501 East Pike, or by
calling 724-463-8713 extension 101.
Remember all current benefits will expire if a new
application is not on file by October 7, 2014.
IASD WEBSITE…
Keep up with school district news and events on our
website at www.iasd.cc
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL MENU…
August 26, 2014
Breakfast:
Egg & Cheese on a WW English Muffin, 100% Apple Juice
Cup, Mandarin Oranges
Lunch:
Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Garlic Toast Stick, Seasoned
Hot Fresh Veggie Medley, Crunchy Red Pepper Strips,
Choice of Chilled Fruit, Fresh Fruit or Fruit Juice, and
Choice of Milk
Alternates:
Mini Corn Dog Nuggets, French Bread Pizza, Peanut
Butter & Jelly on a Bun
SCHOOL PICTURES…
East Pike School is scheduled for Monday,
September 8th. All students will have their picture
taken on this scheduled day. The pictures are
guaranteed, and you will receive a refund or a
retake if you are not satisfied.
Pre-pay envelopes will be sent home with your child
the first week of school. Students’ pictures will be
taken even if you do not wish to purchase a
package, so that every child will appear on their
class composite photo.
If a student is absent on this
date, there will be a picture
make-up day, which will be
determined
by
Lifetouch
Picture Company. You will
be notified of this date. If
you would have any concerns
or questions with your
pictures please contact:
Lifetouch at 1-866-955-8342
or mylifetouch.com.
BUS ASSIGNMENTS…
These will be mailed home. Please DO NOT change
buses unless it is urgent. If you must request a
change, notify Mr. Springer in writing at least one
day in advance. If a child is to travel to another
home after school, we will need a note from the
parents
of
both
children to assure the
safety of your child. Be
sure your child rides the
bus the first day so
that any problems can
be
identified
and
corrected as soon as
possible.
SCHOOL BUSES…
Students should be at the assigned bus stop about
5-10 minutes early in case the schedule fluctuates.
If your child misses the bus, it becomes your
responsibility to see that he or she gets to
school. We encourage all students to ride the bus
each day so that they do not arrive at school too
early or late. Please remind your child about bus
safety and bus behavior, as we will do at school.
Inappropriate
behavior
can
result
in
suspension of bus privileges. Should your child
be suspended from the bus, it again becomes your
responsibility to see that the child gets to school. Please
remember that a video camera has been installed on
each bus as an aid to monitor behavior.
CELL PHONE POLICY. . .
On the first day of school, you will receive the IASD
Attendance, Behavioral Guidelines and Discipline Policy
Handbook. It is important that you read this with your
child and understand attendance and discipline policies.
Please pay special attention to the cell phone policy.
Cell phones must be turned off and
remain in students’ backpacks.
The last page of the booklet is to be
signed by the parent and student and
returned to school. Please contact Mr.
Springer with any questions.
VIDEOTAPES AND PHOTOGRAPHS…
During the school year we videotape and photograph
many school activities, such as concerts and plays. In
addition, student teachers are often required to videotape
themselves teaching a lesson.
If you have any objection to your child being
photographed or videotaped, please write a letter
to Mr. Springer as soon as possible.
Be sure to include your child’s name.
PARTY INVITATIONS…
Party invitations may ONLY be distributed at school if
every member of the child’s class is invited, (or all the
boys in the class for a boy’s party or all the
girls in the class for a girl’s party).
Children’s feelings are easily hurt
when they are not included for
these events, so we respectfully
ask that parents mail invitations
when
fewer
students
are
involved. Thank you for your
cooperation.
SCHOOL DELAYS OR CANCELLATIONS…In bad weather, or
for any emergency when school may be closed, delayed,
or dismissed early, announcements will be made on the
radio and TV. Radio stations announcing this information
are: WCCS (1160 AM) and WDAD (1450AM). TV stations
are: WTAE (Channel 4) and WPXI (Channel 11). If you are
connected to the Internet, go to www.iu28.org/ and click
on “Schoolcast” for the latest information on school
closings and delays.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL. We must keep our
phone lines open for emergency communications.
Be sure to have a back up plan with your children in case
of an unscheduled early dismissal. Arrangements should
be made ahead of time for emergency childcare if
needed.
DELAY TO CANCELLATION…Sometimes school is cancelled
after a delay has been called. Continue to listen to your
radio/TV for updates.
2-HOUR DELAYS…Children who ride buses should report to
their bus stop 2 hours later than normal. All children should
report to school by 11:00 AM. Breakfast will not be served
on days with a delay. Dismissal will be at 3:40 PM, as
usual.
EARLY DISMISSALS…It is important that parents establish a
plan for their children in the event of an unscheduled
early dismissal. Your children should know what they are
to do if school is dismissed early. It is impossible for us to
alert everyone by phone when this happens.
With the new auto-dialer system we can now notify
parents of an early dismissal. The system will continue to
call until it reaches a person. It will not leave a message.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL. We must keep our
phone lines open for emergency communications.
NURSE’S CORNER:
SOME HELPFUL TIPS TO START OFF THE
YEAR!
Encourage your child to get enough sleep.
At least 10 hours of sleep each night is a good rule
of thumb – more sleep is even better if possible.
Start the day off with a nutritious breakfast.
Remember breakfast is available here at school as
well.
Provide a nutritious lunch for your child. If
your child buys lunch, review the menu together
and discuss making wise, healthy selections.
Encourage your child to drink water
throughout the day to help avoid dehydration,
irritated throat, and coughs.
Help to keep your child’s stress level down
through good communication and consistently reviewing
your family’s schedule.
Remember to encourage your child to exercise
regularly for better heath.
Tennis shoes are the appropriate footwear for
physical education. Please encourage your child to wear
tennis shoes to gym class to avoid foot and ankle injuries.
EMERGENCY CARDS…
New Emergency Care cards will be sent home with your
child. Please review the information for each child.
Please sign, date, and return them to school by the end
of the first week of school. One card will be for the
nurse’s office, and the other card will be for the school
office. Be sure to contact the school office if there would
be an address or telephone change during the school
year. Also, if you would want to change or add the name
of the person for us to contact in case of an emergency,
please call the office at your earliest convenience.
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH…
Mark your calendar for the Back to School Bash, an
annual event sponsored by area churches, community
organizations and individuals. This year’s event will take
place Saturday, August 16th in downtown Indiana on
Church Street between 6th and 7th Streets.
The goal is to provide school supplies to Indiana County
families who are experiencing economic difficulties. In
addition, the event provides a day of fun-filled family
activities, refreshments, clothing, haircuts and the
opportunity to obtain valuable information on a variety of
child centered topics.
To be eligible for this program, students must be from
families with incomes at or below 200% of the poverty
level. To register, call 724-463-8036. Registration dates
are Monday – Friday, August 1-11 from 10:00 AM – 2:00
PM. Evening registration hours are Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday August 5-7 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
PARENTS, PLEASE
REMEMBER…if you are planning on
picking your child up before the 3:40
dismissal time you will need to provide a
note to your child’s teacher and the office.
GOING GREEN…
East Pike Is GREEN!
We are sending our Newsletters and other
announcements/flyers to parents/guardians through
e-mail. This will allow you to receive news and
other information quickly. We are using a secure
address so that no one else will be able to have
your e-mail address.
If you haven’t already done so, we are asking that
you fill out the information below so that you can
be added to this “new super highway of
information.” Please return this to your child’s
teacher or send us an e-mail at EPS@iasd.cc
If you have any questions/concerns, please call the
school office (724-463-8567).
SNEAK PEEK…
Due to the new grade realignment, we understand there
may be some anxiety about the upcoming school year.
Therefore, we are having a special “sneak peek” the day
before school so you and your child can visit the school
and see their classroom.
If your teacher happens to be in their room you can meet
them too! Please remember this time is NOT for a
conference.
Many families will be “walking through” and for
confidentiality reasons we would not want to discuss
personal items at that time.
Classroom Visitations will be held on Monday, August
25th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
Student Name: ____________________________________
Teacher Name: _____________________________________
Your Name: _______________________________________
E-Mail Address: ____________________________________
Please print clearly
INDIANA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mission Statement
Educating our students to become lifelong learners
and responsible citizens in a changing global
society.
CHARTWELLS SCHOOL DINNING
SERVICES…
Chartwells School Dining Services is hiring part-time
positions in food service. This is an excellent
opportunity for parents that would like to make
money during the school day. Please stop by the
district administration office at 501 East Pike to pick
up an application.
OH NO…MY CHILD FORGOT TO BRING
SOMETHNG HOME….
Please remind your child the classrooms will be locked at
4:00 PM. The custodians cannot open the rooms after
this time. Sometimes the building will be open in the
evenings for scheduled activities but not the classrooms
or the office.
East Pike Elementary School
Staff Assignments
2014 - 2015
Location
Office
Office
Guidance Office
Health Room
Custodial Office
Name
Mr. Donald Springer
Mrs. Sherry Bradley
Mrs. Nichole Lychalk
Mrs. Beth Mauk
Mr. Joe Fedor
Position__________________
Principal
Administrative Assistant
Guidance
School Nurse
Head Custodian
B-014
Mrs. Amy McDowell
Pre-K Counts
B-007
B-009
B-010
B-011
B-012
B-013
Mrs. Mandy Yanoschick
Mrs. Karen Morganti
Mrs. Erin Snyder
Mrs. Claudia Curry
Mr. David Sheeran
Mrs. Ashley Rosendale
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
B-002
B-003
B-004
B-005
B-008
Mrs. Leigh Heidenthal
Mrs. Corine Schrecengost
Mr. Jason Stubbe
Mrs. Beth Bailey
Mrs. Katilyn Reed
First Grade
First Grade
First Grade
First Grade
First Grade
A-001
A-002
A-003
A-004
A-005
Mrs. Deborah Ribblett
Mrs. Debra Patterson
Ms. Denise Dragich
Mrs. Heidi Martel
Mrs. Peg Soukup
Second Grade
Second Grade
Second Grade
Second Grade
Second Grade
A-006
A-008
A-009
A-010
A-011
Mrs. Hollee Jones
Mrs. Natalie McKee
Mrs. Jenna Hawk
Mrs. Diana Bennett
Mrs. Heidi Higbee
Third Grade
Third Grade
Third Grade
Third Grade
Third Grade
B-001
Art Room
Music #1
Music #1
Mrs. Susan Brown
Mr. Howard Murray
Mrs. Greta Nelson
Mr. Scott Salser
Mrs. Elizabeth Woods
Mrs. Leanne Jack
Mrs. Geri Nath
Mrs. Jennifer Pino
Mrs. Barb Peightal
Mrs. Heather Edmonds
Mrs. Madeline Rupert
Mr. Justin Brode
Mrs. Katie Kent
Mrs. Jillian Fu
Learning Support
Art
Music
Music
Enrichment Support
Physical Education
Librarian
Speech and Language Support
BCIT
Title I Reading
Title I Reading
Title I Reading
ESL
Math Coach
Gym
Library
Suite 1
Suite 2
B-3.5
A-007
B-3.75
B-3.75
Class List 2014/2015
K
Mrs. Yanoschick
B-7
Allison, Will
Baker, Ryley
Carper, Eliza
Cormier, Hazel
Gardner, Anna
Glaser, Aiden
Gray, Kaelin
Hoyman, Ashlyn
Shick-Ripley, Joel
Smith, Liam
Templeton, Liam
Trevorrow, Daniel
Vello, Liliana
Walkins, Lauren
Weber, Parker
K
Mrs. Curry
Adamsky, Sydney
Allen, Jacob
Andrascik, Nathan
Beatty, Braylon
Buterbaugh, Owen
Eiselman, Ciara
Miller, Chad
Orton, Zachery
Race, Aiden
Scott, Kailla
Simms, Aubrey
Snead, Isabella
Vizza, Micah
Yachisko, Dane
K
Mrs. Morganti
B-9
Brendlinger, Alexander
Burglund, Lila
Cherry, Daniel
Conde, Sofia
Cusimano, Nico
Filkosky, Brody
Foulk, Dylon
Henderson, Angel
Michalek, Mitchell
Reiter, Jacob
Sedhain, Arnav
Szalkowski, Brionna
Weber, Julia
Williams, Addison
B-11
K
Mr. Sheeran
Ahmed, Tasfia
Ahmed, Zara
Allison, Tai
Allshouse, Cash
Barker, Jade
Boyle, Adison
Camerata, Chloe
Ditch, Jack
Hozak, Hunter
Lewis, Maddelyn
Miller, Eva
Mukeba, Meshullam
Oberdick, Shane
Singer, Shane
K
Mrs. Snyder
B-10
Bush, Christopher
Campisano, Max
Cass, Kaylee
Dill-Fernandez, Isabela
Fairman, Mariah
Herr, William
Higgins, Jackson
Lichtenfels, Allison
Major, Veronica
McCabe, Madden
Miller, Jamison
Soto-Kelly, Adam
Yanoschick, Chloe
B-12
K
Mrs. Rosendale B-13
Ball, Giana
Bradosky, Rebekah
Clark, Anthony
Clark, Ellie
Gentile, Angelo
Hagerman, Addison
Hill, Leannah
Jones, Roman
Kowchuck, Dominic
McHugh, Shane
Musser, Mason
Myers, John
Phillips, Tyler
Reed, Joshua
Rifendifer, Anna
Webb, Kiera
1
Mrs. Heidenthal
Allison, Lelise
Antonacci, Julia
Burkhart, Quinn
Fennell, Lance
Ferraro, Emily
Francis, Evan
Frederick, Braden
Grove, Morgan
Jarvie, Melia
Kasun, Dominic
Liu, Kevin
Lonetti, Dominic
Major, Elizabeth
Manzek, Andrew
Pickerd, Luke
Pierce, Isabella
Porter, Libby
Snead, Benjamin
Stewart, Claire
Thompson, Ava
1
Mrs. Bailey B-5
Anderson, Sydney
Arndt, Kaleb
Brown, Alexandrea
Cooper, Rowan
Cordero, Brayden
Grim, Isabella
Harper, Katrina
Hartnett, Riley
Hill, Jeanice
Joseph, Trevon
Miller, Maddison
Miller, Zachary
Noronha, Luca
Riffer, Evan
Runge, Emma
Sebring, Mathew
Shugart, Josephine
Tew, Nicholas
VanHoose, Sullavin
Weigner, Micah
B-2
1
Mrs. Schreceng ost
Barker, Emily
Barrera, Sweetsage
Boyer, Gianna
Boyer, Makenzie
Bufalo, Trent
Cardelli, Chase
Evanick, Tyler
Henry, Alayna
Kunkle, Hunter
Long, Eliana
Manna, Claire
Manzi, Robert
Matty, Jackon
McGowan, Connor
Mohney, Xander
Patterson, Andrew
Petersen, Bridgette
Prikhodko, Sofia
Rhoades, Korbin
Wyant, Kaitlyn
B-3
1
Mr. Stubbe B-4
Aiken, Eli
Brendlinger, Dominic
Brewer, Zachary
Brocious, Drew
Canals, Avalyn
Ditch, Noble
Fanella, Dominic
Fleek, Erin
Galbraith, Adriana
Goodrich, Garrett
Isenberg, Gabrielle
Louther, Reanna
Magolis, Kierce
McKenith, Michael
Miller, Elena
Montgomery, Bryce
Peterson, Jayla
Webb, Alliyah
Webber, Justin
1
Mrs. Reed
B-8
Almasri, Abdurrahman
Chuhran, Ethan
Fields, Lucas
Finney, Darian
Glambin, Christian
Higbee, Jocelynn
Ianarelli, Hannah
Johnson, Ariella
Kugler, Laken
Lamantia, Nicholas
McFarlane, Graham
Mears, Marissa
Myers, Meah
Perdue, Hayden
Rifendifer, Tyler
Tomb, Elliot
Uschock, Jeremiah
Wallace, Sophia
Wilson, Brody
2
Mrs. Ribblett
A-1
Aljehani, Abdulelah
Barnes, Sky
Burkhart, Isabella
Durante, Hannah
Fanella, Nicholas
Garrigan, Allei
Johns, Coda
Johnson, Alexandria
Jozefowicz, Abigail
Miller, Landon
Monk, Ryder
Ooten, Katie
Pazzaglia, Isabella
Putt, Carter
Roth, Christopher
Rummel, Jack
Stewart, Julia
Tuazon, Madison
Wyant, Jonathan
2
Mrs. Martel
Barber, Scout
Blystone, Matthew
Bowser, Sebastian
Boyle, Abigail
Grim, Andrew
Hunter, Tyler
Kugler, Ayla
McLaurine, Kaitlyn
Nelson, Kara
Okopal, Ryan
Painter, Jacob
Palmer, Abigail
Pennington, Hailey
Ploskunak, Mason
Rubinstein, Olivia
Terpis, Adria
Wadsworth, Abagail
2
Mrs. Patterson
Bradosky, Riley
Brandon, Zoe
Burch, Abigail
Carnahan, Aiden
Clawson, Alyssa
Clawson, Edan
Doyle, Jack
Dunsmore, Cora
Ghiardi, Brandon
Hazley, Vega
Henning, Emil
Knepper, Samuel
Norland, Morgan
Robertson, Jaiden
Sharbaugh, Tovah
Shick-Ripley, Fiona
Stillman, Bianca
Thomas, Ava
A-4
A-2
2
Ms. Dragich
A-3
Apkok, Ava
Cardelli, Caiden
Cowburn, Hannah
Davies, Annabelle
Ferguson, Xavier
Gauntner, Lucas
Gill, Rachel
Kuzneski, Eve
Lin Xu, Matthew
McHugh, Ella
Mill, Katelynn
Mukeba, Marcus
Nettleton, Gabriel
Oswald, Taylor
Shaffor, Damion
Stiffy. Angelina
Zaczyk, Joplin
2
Mrs. Soukup A-5
Anderson, Lilian
Brode, Asher
Carr, Callista
Cunningham, Maggie
Hodgkinson, Kian
Hunter, Joseph
Kunkle, Adam
Miller, Derek
Minnick, Gregory
Pierce, Aidan
Rifendifer, Isabella
Robinson, Demetri
Sensebaugh, Christian
Shirley, Madeline
Slagle, Izabella
Templeton, Adelae
Walker, Bella
3
Mrs. Jones A-6
Abrams, Nevaeh
Ball, Jadyn
Beatty, Carson
Brocious, Evan
Cass, Courtney
Clemons, Cileigh
Cooper, India
Emrock, Jocelyn
Fisher, James
Hamilton, Hayley
Hoyman, Jayden
Jarvie, Colton
Magas, Hailynn
Martin, Hunter
Noronha, Yana
Riffer, Braden
Sexton, Hunter
Weaver, Kyla
3
Mrs. Bennett
Clark, Arabella
Duffee, Maddox
Gallagher, Victoria
Gillham, Alexander
Gillham, Grant
Jones, Wade
Lockard, Ash
Long, Ella
Mears, Alaina
Medvetz, Katarina
Mock, Carter
Sharbaugh, Zoe
Snead, Bradley
Sufka, Hayden
Taylor, Gavin
Wilson, Lauren
Zimmerman, Reed
3 Mrs. McKee A-8
Baker, Ryder
Bennett, Wesley
Boyer, Cassandra
Burglund, Ava
Cochran, Benjamin
Cochran, Reisse
Cook, Gracie
Lohr, Teona
Long, Hadley
Mansfield, Samuel
Mill, James
Minnick, Garret
Mukeba. Celine
Smith, Trevor
Sparks, Dakota
Todd, Trevor
Weigner, Noah
Whitstyne, Dymond
Zaczyk, Gabriel
A-10
3
Mrs. Hawk A-9
Beere, Breana
Buterbaugh, Anna
Clawson, Brooke
Crook, Ryan
Druschel, Nathan
Kobak, Andrew
Lee, Margaret
Masengale, Emma
McCabe, Mason
Methven, James
Michele, Cassandra
Myers, Jaiden
Oswald, Danielle
Putt, Wilson
Sharbaugh, Eva
Stoker, Bradly
Sullivan, Noah
Williamson, Da’leisha
3
Mrs. Higbee A-11
Antonacci, Isabella
Bradley, Jacob
Conjelko, Marina
Davis, Natalie
Detwiler, Mackenzie
Frederick, Haydn
Gittings, Caleb
Helman, Caleb
Kadash, Aurora
Kowchuck, Anthony
Kuzneski, Tess
Lavely, Riley
McGee, Andrew
McGill, Marcus
Mock, Kamron
Redinger, Tristan
Trevorrow, John
Weber, Charles
Williams, Trinity
Volume 1, Issue 1
August/September
2014 Edition
Make a Difference. Help us go the Distance! Join East
Pike Horace Mann PTA!
East Pike Horace Mann
Be sure to turn in your membership forms. The classroom with the highest percentage of family member
membership by November 1st will win a special
snack for their classroom.
PTA Membership is $6.00/person
Refunding
Make checks payable to
“East Pike Horace Mann PTA”
We are participating in
the following programs:
Membership forms can be found:
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At www.eastpikehoracemannpta.weebly.com/
By request from Elizabeth McFarlane
(eamcfarlane@hotmail.com)
Calendar of Events/Deadlines
Like us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/eastpikehorancemannpta
Date
Aug 26
Sept1
Sept 10
Sept 17
Septe18
Event/Reminder
Location/Time
First Day of School
No School
PTA Meeting
6:30PM East Pike Cafe
Back To School Night East Pike
Back to School Night Horace Mann 6 to 7:30 PM
Events tentatively planned.
Always stay up to date online at:
www.facebook.com/eastpikehorancemannpta
http://eastpikehoracemannpta.weebly.com/
Find us at:
http://eastpikehoracemannpta.weebly.com/
Elizabeth McFarlane
President
724-357-9602
eamcfarlane@hotmail.com
Jenn Boyer
Vice President
724-465-2833
jboy011383@gmail.com
Sarah Brown
Vice President
724-801-8422
paulandsarah07@gmail.com
Kammie Cooper
Recording Secretary
724-427-5266
kamcoop5@gmail.com
Kristi Clark
Financial Secretary
814-243-4437
kjclark86@hotmail.com
Tanja Petersen
Treasurer
724-463-7790
tanja.petersen@gmail.com
IASD 2014-2015
TESTING, MEASUREMENT, AND INDIVIDUAL APPRAISAL PROGRAM
Test
Administered
Grade
Level
K-12
Purpose
W-APT
Throughout the year
upon enrollment
Phelps Kindergarten Readiness Scale
Spring
Speech/Language Screening
January/February
DIBELS & Number Knowledge Test
Periodically according to
RtII
K-2
Assessment of progress in reading and math
concepts
Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA’s)
CRT’s
Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
Fall, Winter, Spring
(2 or 3 times)
Fall, Winter, Spring
(2 or 3 times)
1-3
K
K-5
Assessment of Reading Growth
Classroom Diagnostic Tests
On going
6-12
On-line diagnostic tests in Math, Language Arts,
Social Studies and Science
Keystone Exams (Winter) Wave I
Algebra I, Biology, Literature
December 3-17
7-11
Keystone Eligible Content/Retakes
Keystone Exams (Spring)
Algebra I, Biology, Literature
May 13-27
7-11
Keystone Eligible Content/End of Course
Assessment
PSSA English Language Arts
April 13-17
3-8
PSSA Mathematics
April 20-24
3-8
Assessment of Writing achievement and Reading
comprehension
Assessment of Math concepts/problem solving
PSSA Science
April 27-May 1
PSSA Make-ups (ELA, Mathematics, Science)
May 4-8
PASA – PA Alternate System of Assessment
TBD
ACCESS for ELLs (WIDA)
January 26 – March 6
Career Cruising
Fall
3-8, 11
4 and 8
K-12
ESL students
10, 11
Redi Step (formerly DAT)
Fall
9
AGS Grade + (Group Reading & Diagnostic
Evaluation)
HEALTH SCREENING:
Medical Exam (Private or at school)
Dental Exam (Private or at school)
Body Mass Index
Vision, Height, Weight
Hearing Test
Scoliosis Screening
Spring
Life Steps Screenings
Fall
PreK
To determine need for OT, PT, Speech and/or
Autism services
Assessment Status Reports/Child Outcomes
Report/Creative Strategies
Fall/Winter/Spring
Prek
Assessment of the following categories: SocialEmotional, Physical, Language, Cognitive, Literacy,
Mathematics, Science & Technology, Social Studies,
the Arts, and English Language Acquisition as
necessary
Prior to
entrance
2
4 and 8
3-8
Title I
Students
Screening tool to determine English as a Second
Language needs
Assessment of readiness skills;
Title I identification
Assessment of speech and/or language difficulties
Measures progress over time in reading, math, and
language arts
Assessment of Science achievement
All Make-ups
Measures the attainment of knowledge and skills of
students with cognitive disabilities (IDEA ’97)
Assessment of English language acquisition
Career Exploration
Assessment of reading, writing and math skills to
determine early indicators of PSAT/SAT success
To determine growth in vocabulary, comprehension
& listening skills
During school
K or 1, 6, 11
K or 1, 3, 7
K – 12
K – 12
K – 3, 7, 11
6, 7
Note: Dates may be subject to change. Rev. 7/22/14 JB/bb
INDIANA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
TICKET INFORMATION FOR HOME EVENTS
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PRE-SALE STUDENT FOOTBALL TICKETS
RESERVED SEAT FOOTBALL TICKETS
ADMISSION FEES
FAMILY DISCOUNT PROGRAM
ADULT SEASON PASS
During the week of all the home varsity football games, students will have the opportunity to purchase pre-sale student tickets only for
$2.00 in the main office. There are NO student tickets sold at the gate. If students do not purchase advance tickets at the cost of $2.00,
they will pay $5.00 at the gate. Adults are to purchase general admission tickets at the gate or at the Senior High Athletic Office at the
cost of $5.00.
All home football games are scheduled on the following dates and will start at 7:00 p.m.:
Friday, August 29 vs. Mars
Friday, September 12 vs. Yough (Pee Wee and Jr. High Football/Cheerleader Recognition Night)
Friday, October 3 vs. Elizabeth Forward (Homecoming and Pre-game Sr. Salutes – Boys’ and Girls’ Golf, Girls’ Tennis, Cross-Country)
Friday, October 17 vs. Knoch (Sr. Salute)
Reserved seat tickets can be purchased at the Sr. High Athletic Office prior to each home game or at the ticket office the night of the
home football game. Cost per seat/per game is $6.00.
ADMISSION FEES FOR IHS SPORTING EVENTS:
The following are the admission fees:
Varsity Football Student – pre sale only
Varsity Football Reserved
Varsity Football at Gate – all general admission
JV/Varsity Volleyball
JV/Varsity Volleyball
JV/Varsity Soccer (evening and Saturday)
JV/Varsity Soccer (evening and Saturday)
Jr. High Football – 9th grade only (evening)
Jr. High Football – 9th grade only (evening)
JV/Varsity Basketball
JV/Varsity Basketball
Varsity Wrestling
Varsity Wrestling
$2.00
$6.00
$5.00
$4.00 Adult
$2.00 Student
$4.00 Adult
$2.00 Student
$2.00 Adult
$1.00 Student
$5.00 Adult
$2.00 Student
$4.00 Adult
$2.00 Student
FAMILY DISCOUNT PROGRAM:
The family discount program will be offered at a rate of $10.00 per event (varsity football reserved seating not included).
Families MUST obtain a discount card and purchase tickets IN ADVANCE at the Sr. High Athletic Office. NO family
discount cards/tickets will be available at the ticket office. The tickets are valid for single games/events as designated:
Football
Freshman Football (evening only)
JV/Varsity Volleyball
JV/Varsity Soccer (evening and Saturday only)
JV/Varsity Basketball
Varsity Wrestling
ADULT SEASON PASS:
Varsity Football, JV/Varsity Girls' Basketball, and JV/Varsity Boys' Basketball: An adult season pass will be offered at a rate of
$4.00 per home game. Passes MUST be purchased at the Sr. High Athletic Office IN ADVANCE. NO passes will be sold at
the ticket office. Passes are good for only designated athletic events.
An adult varsity football season pass will be offered at a rate of $4.00 per home game = $16.00
The boys’ and girls’ basketball season pass rate will be determined prior to the season.
For questions or additional information, please contact Darla Mathe, Administrative Assistant at 724-463-3530 or via email at
dmathe@iasd.cc