STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - Northern Lebanon School District

FALL 2015/2016
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New in this Issue...
Golf Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
High School News . . . . . . . 4/5
Christmas Craft Show.. . . . . . . . 6
Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Jonestown Journal . . . . . . 8/9
Lickdale Limelight . . . . . . . . 10
Fredericksburg Focus. . . . . . 11
Elementary All A’s . . . . . . . . 12
Monroe Valley Program . . . 12
East Hanover Happenings . 13
New Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
PMEA Song Fest . . . . . . . . . . 14
Regular Features...
Students of the Month
Sept./Oct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . 15
A newsletter to the
residents of Northern
Lebanon School District
On Wednesday, October 7th, 19 Northern
Lebanon High School Ecology Club members,
ranging from grades 9 to 12, contributed their
time and energy to preserving a little bit of
the school district’s local history. Along with
club advisors, Ronda Sowers and Tricia
Schafebook, students volunteered to help the
Swatara Creek Watershed Association and
Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz to complete necessary repairs to the Bordner Cabin located
along Old State Road in Swatara State Park.
Jobs these volunteers completed include:
moving rocks to improve drainage, digging
holes for posts and concrete pads, as well as
sanding and staining boards for flooring. Both
Commissioner Litz and representatives from
the Swatara Creek Watershed Association
were impressed with both the hard work and
the character of the students from Northern
Lebanon as well as the amount of interest the
students had in the project. Commissioner
Litz says, “We thoroughly enjoyed their positive energy and enthusiasm, their manners
and team work, and the fact that they completed assigned tasks ahead of schedule.
Hopefully their experience will inspire them
in some small way.” In addition to their contribution to the historic preservation project,
students also learned the history of the cabin
and its builder, Armar Bordner, a former
Northern Lebanon School District shop
teacher. Junior Heather Wolfe states: “I
learned many new things at the cabin, while
still having fun helping to fix it up.” Senior
Kyle Moore states: “I liked being able to preserve local history. Because of this experience,
I would like to volunteer in my community in
the future.”
Northern Lebanon Education Foundation Golf Tournament 2015
The 16th annual Northern Lebanon Education
Foundation/Jim Northridge Memorial Golf Tournament
held at Pine Meadows Golf Complex was a huge success
in finances and fellowship.
The financial sponsorships and donations surpassed the
twenty thousand dollar mark.
A special thank you to our five corporate sponsors:
• First National Bank of Fredericksburg
• NRG Building Services
• KPN/WTI/HOUCK
• Members 1st Federal Credit Union
• Phillips Office Solution
Gold Sponsors:
• Bell and Evans/Farmers Pride
• Hershey Company
• MRP and Gateway Logistics Park
• Tomlinson Bomgardner Inc.
Hole-in-one Sponsor:
• Zeller Transportation Associates
Snack and Drink Sponsors:
• Dieffenbach Chips
• UTZ
• Pepsi Corporation
• Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory
• Riddell Helmets
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The golfers
that attended
the event
were treated
to golf, dinner, door
prizes, and
special raffles
that included
a Philadelphia
Eagles and
Pittsburgh
Steelers helmets. Hole
Sponsors included 51 different local and area supporters of the
NLEF and the students of the NLSD. The course was again
filled to the maximum capacity with 144 golfing participants
and numerous other event workers from the NLEF who annually provide the support needed to make the event a huge success. A special thank you goes out to the Pine Meadows staff,
especially Andy Signor for all his help in running this event.
The NLEF is an independent, non-profit organization created
solely to help acquire and distribute funds to provide innovative programs which supplant and enhance the quality of education in the Northern Lebanon School District.
Next year’s event will be held on Friday, June 17, 2016. Mark
your calendars now and look for brochures coming out early
next year.
September/October – STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
High School
Middle School
(L-R): Matthew Vines, Nathaniel Lyon, Charley Darkes-Burkey, Rebecca Boisvert
(sponsored by the Fredericksburg and Jonestown Lions Club)
East Hanover
(L-R): Hannah Bashore and Lindsay Keiser
(sponsored by Northern Lebanon County Rotary Club)
Lickdale
(L-R):
Brian Lowen,
Hope Ritchie,
Alex Flores,
Toccoa Boyer
Jonestown
(L-R): Madison Bomgardner, Alexander Felty, Grace Bomgardner,
Karen Arvizu
Fredericksburg
(L-R): Owen Walmer, Brianna Johnson, Kiah Randall and Jared Ecenroad
(L-R): Row 1: Aidan Bertrand, Samuel Brungart, Nicholas Martin
Row 2: Bryce Martin, Reily Harmon, Isaac England
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HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
EXTREME SPORTS CLUB HIKING TRIP
Students from the Extreme Sports
Club participated in a 5 day hiking
trip in Pennsylvania and New York
from July 24-28, which was a
deviation from their usual New
Hampshire hiking program. The
change provided students with a different venue to hike, kayak, and
swim. The students were Devin
Tipton, Maddi Goodwin, Maddi
Lerch, Cody Brewer, Colton Sheffy,
Shelby Smith, Richelle Kreiser, Joey
Brewer, Dante D’Angelis, Austin
Barry, Sam Mutkus, and Brianna
Rhoads. Under the direction of advisors, Gary Bouchette and Tricia
Schafebook, the students had a
camping adventure that will last a
life time.
The students hiked Ricketts Glen,
Taughannock State Park, Watkins
Glen, and Treman State Park. Each
of the hikes consisted of hiking up
and down a gorge, a narrow valley
with steep rocky walls, a stream and
waterfalls. The biology and geology
of the area were discussed at each
location. After some of the hikes,
the students had the opportunity to
swim in the streams and go under
the waterfalls. Also, during the 5
day hiking trip, the students had the
opportunity to go kayaking in
Seneca Lake. At night, students sat
around the campfire, while cooking
their dinner and making s’mores.
Art Club Activity
Mrs. Zemba and NLHS Art Club members Rebecca Preble,
Noreaga Wells, Gillian Stewart, and Aayushi Patel donated
time on a Saturday in September to face paint at the
Fredericksburg Baptist Church’s community block party.
Art class focuses on fine arts, where art club is where
students participate in more craft based projects, and
community service based activities.
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Music Notes C D E B D
As the football team continues their winning streak (as of
the writing of this article NL is 5-0) the Northern Lebanon
Marching Band continues to support them on the field and
in the stands. However, that’s not all we do!
On September 12th we not only took First Place at the
Hempfield Cavalcade Marching Band Competition but we
also brought back the High Percussion and the High
Auxiliary Awards. Our second competition was at Conrad
Weiser on October 3rd where we took Third Place, but
more importantly improved our overall score with the
judges. One more competition will be held at Manheim
Central before we head to Downingtown for
Championships in November.
While all the marching activities keep Mr. Innes busy,
Ms. Masser has her hands full also. The NL Chamber Choir
has been asked to perform the National Anthem at all
home football and volleyball games this season.
November is also a busy month…
The Fall Play, Arsenic and Old Lace, will be presented
Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st at
7:30 pm in the Harlan A. Daubert Performing Arts Center.
Curtain time is 7:30 pm for both nights. Ticket prices are
$6 for adults and $4 for students. Tickets will be available
at the door or from any cast member. Call the office for
additional information.
The annual Madrigal Feast will again take place at the
Jonestown Elementary School on Friday, November 27th
and Saturday, November 28th. Castle doors open at
6:00 pm. What is a Madrigal Feast? The Feast takes place
in a castle (the cafeteria is transformed overnight!) and
includes the King, Queen, court and Jester. It is a fun-filled
evening, including a four course meal, accompanied by fun
skits, entertainment and gorgeous Renaissance music sung
by the Chamber Choir. This year, there are two options
to enjoy the performance. Tickets for the meal and the
show are available. OR tickets for the show ONLY are also
available. Ask any Chamber Choir member or call
865-2117 – ext. 2036 for more details.
On Tuesday, December 8th, the Chamber Choir will be
performing for the residents at Linden Village in Lebanon.
The Chamber Choir will also be singing the National
Anthem for the Hershey Bears hockey team on Saturday
night, December 19th. Show your Viking pride and
consider joining us that evening!
The HS Christmas Concert is Thursday, December 10th at
7:00 pm. This includes the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir,
Concert Band and Freshman Choir. Please make plans to
attend this annual seasonal delight!
Mr. Poole would like to see the auditorium filled when the
Middle School Band presents their concert on Thursday,
December 17th at 7:30 pm.
Both concerts will take place in the Harlan A. Daubert
Performing Arts Center.
Another note is for Nathaniel Lyon. Nate has been selected
for the 2016 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. He
will join an elite group of marching band members who
will perform during halftime at the U.S. Army All-American
Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
“The U.S. Army has a distinguished musical history,” said
Mark S. Davis, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for
Marketing. “Successful band members require great skill,
teamwork and dedication – qualities similar to those of
Army Soldiers. We are proud to honor all of our talented
2016 U.S. Army All-American Band members and commend
each of them on their selection to this recognized group.”
The U.S. Army All-American Marching Band recognizes the
top 125 high school senior marching musicians and color
guard members
from across the
country, showcasing their talents
during the largest
celebration of high
school football in
America, the U.S.
Army All-American
Bowl, televised live
on NBC at 1 pm
EST on Saturday,
Jan. 9, 2016.
Congratulations
Nathaniel and
thanks for representing Northern
Lebanon so well!!
Don’t forget to make plans for the musical, which will be
presented in March. A FREE Sr. Citizen performance opens
the show on Monday, March 7th at 1:00 pm. Additional performances are Thursday, March 10th at 7:30 pm; Friday,
March 11th at 7:30 pm; Saturday, March 12th – two performances – a 1:00 pm matinee and an evening show at
7:30 pm. Make your plans now to attend!!
As always, we appreciate the community’s continued
support and look forward to seeing you at all of our
performances this year!
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Christmas
Craft Show
The Northern Lebanon Band Parents will be sponsoring their annual Craft Show on
Saturday, November 28th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Northern Lebanon High
School located along Route 22 in Fredericksburg. Come to the craft show, eat lunch,
listen to the students perform, and support the Northern Lebanon Band. Admission is
free. If you have any questions, please contact Kathi Kreiser at dck212@comcast.net.
GIANT A+ REWARDS PROGRAM
Help support Northern Lebanon Schools. You can earn 1% of your total purchases from Oct. 9, 2015 to
March 17, 2016 by registering your Giant Bonus Card. Bonus Cards can be registered now by going to
www.giantfoodstores.com/aplus or by calling 1-888-448-4642. Encourage your family, friends, neighbors
and coworkers to register their Bonus Cards today! Check school websites for more details.
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Middle School – Making a Difference
Students at Northern Lebanon Middle School continue to collect magazines, catalogues and aluminum can tabs for Ronald McDonald House.
The final delivery for the 2014-15 school year was made on June 26th.
That delivery added to $283,000 earned since 2004 from the collection
of magazines and glossy paper and the $218,000 raised since 1996
from the collection of can tabs. Many people working together have
had a huge impact on the ability of Ronald McDonald House Charities
to help families as they deal with the illness of a child or children.
During the 2014-15 school year, eighth grade Family and Consumer
Sciences students created a total of 170 drawstring bags for children at
Penn State Children’s Hospital. That very special delivery was made to
the hospital in September. Child Life Support Associate, Sarah Miller
accepted the donation. This simple service project has allowed our
students the opportunity to learn basic life skills as they utilize math,
measuring, reading, communication skills, computer technology skills, following directions
and decision making. In addition, spatial skill, eye-hand coordination and logical thinking are
involved with this project. The project teaches consumer skills, application skills and aids in family
resource management. The engineering skill of
changing a one dimensional piece of fabric into
something that is three dimensional is also an
exciting piece of the experience. All of this ultimately leaves our students basic skills to be used
for a lifetime and puts a smile on an ill child’s face
who may be going through a very difficult time in
their precious life.
All three of these service projects will continue during the 2015-16 school year.
Reading and Writing Workshops at NLMS
Think about the following two anticipation guides.
Reading and writing workshops are
designed for use in nearly all grades.
Each grade level has specific units of
GUITAR WORKSHOP:
study tailored to meet developmental
If you were to enroll in a guitar workshop or take guitar lessons you would expect…
and curricular needs. Students have a
Statement
Agree Disagree large amount of choice in what they
To play the guitar with an instructor mentoring or coaching you while
read and write. The teacher acts as a
they listened to you play.
mentor modeling reading and writing
techniques and conferring with stuTo listen to a professional guitarist such as Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen,
dents as they move through literacy
or Deep Purple in order to hear their technique and learn from them.
skills. Direct or explicit instruction
takes place in the form of a mini-lesTo be able to choose pieces of music on your level and that you enjoy.
son. Ample time is given for students
to apply literacy skill as students actuTo hear an instructor say, “Excellent guitar playing requires practicing
every day.”
ally read and write in class. All students no matter what the levels they
Now, let’s replace guitar playing with reading and writing. You would expect…
are on, will be able to apply the skills
taught in and out of class.
Statement
Agree Disagree
To read with an instructor mentoring or coaching you while you were
reading and / or writing.
To be read aloud famous pieces written by authors such as Lois Lowry or
Gary Paulsen.
To be able to choose books to read and topics to write that are on your
level and that you enjoy.
To hear an instructor say, “Read every day, lead a better life.”
In grades sixth through eighth we have
adopted this workshop approach to
reading and writing classes. Students
are given time each day in class to
read and write. The teacher then
coaches each student to continually
improve his or her reading and / or
writing skills and all the while
fostering a love of reading and writing.
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Jonestown Journal
Freedom Walk
On Friday, September 11th, Jonestown Elementary celebrated their annual
Freedom Walk. This event was originally started by retired 3rd grade
teacher, Rita White as a way to support all of the military families that were
fighting for our freedom after the events that occurred on September 11th,
2001. Mr. Rizzo facilitated the program for the first time, by leading the
attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance with the assistance of 5th grade
student, Yenelis
Santiago. Then the
attendees followed with
the singing of the
National Anthem
which was accompanied by the talented
Mr. Innes.
Approximately 41 military personnel were
recognized for their
service for our country
and then the event ended with Mr. Innes playing the moving piece typically played at military funerals, Taps. This event is
always a moving and sentimental event and this year was no exception. Jonestown Elementary has been and will always
be grateful to our military men and women!
Jump Rope for Heart Program
The Northern Lebanon School District held their annual Jump Rope for Heart Program at all four elementary schools during
the final week of May. This program, run by the physical education department, is not only a fantastic opportunity for
students to acquire exercise through jumping rope, but also a way to give back to the community. Jump Rope for Heart is
sponsored by the American Heart Association and is used to raise awareness about heart health among the students, as
well as a fundraiser for the Heart Association. The district has been participating in this program for over 25 years and
within this time over 7,500 students have taken part in the games, challenges, and contests that make up this event.
This year Northern Lebanon had over
300 students participate in collecting
money, and they raised a total of
$16,426.00 for the Heart Association.
Fredericksburg Elementary raised the
most with $5,043.00, Jonestown was
second with $4,869.00, followed by
Lickdale with $3,937.00 and East
Hanover with $2,577.00. The top collectors by building were the following
students: Jonestown, Ella Carpenter
$285.00; East Hanover, Amelia Schriver
$275.00; Fredricksburg, Eisak Duffield
$270.00; Lickdale, Aida Fleck $260.00.
This program was a fun and productive
way to end the school year and both
the students and physical education
teachers are looking ahead to 2016 and
Mrs. Reber’s 2nd graders celebrate Jump Rope for Heart and show off their prizes.
making next year even better.
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Jonestown Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge was a great motivator for students in reading support. The students at Jonestown
Elementary celebrated their reading success by reading 60 minutes per week over the summer months. Mrs. Webb, the
reading specialist, is very proud of the students!
The students received a free book and an ice cream party from the Jonestown PTO. Thank you PTO!!
Jonestown Fall Festival
Jonestown held their annual Fall Festival October 17 with a School Spirit theme. THANK YOU to another fun-filled activity
sponsored by the Jonestown PTO! There were caramel apples, pumpkins, apple cider and games for everyone. Face-painting, bounce house, swap-a-book table, pumpkin painting, and a fun obstacle course were also part of the festivites. Four
hundred fifty students, family members, and friends attended another awesome Fall Festival!!
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IN THE LIMELIGHT AT LICKDALE
On Friday, September 25 the first grade classes at Lickdale celebrated
Apple Day in honor of Johnny Appleseed. After learning about Johnny
Appleseed’s contributions to the history of our country, the students participated in apple investigations where students used their five senses to
describe apples. Students predicted and graphed data that was collected
from an apple tasting activity. The students were surprised to see that our
predictions do not always come true! Students then put their opinion writing skills to work by describing their favorite apple. The day concluded
with the students enjoying homemade applesauce made by their own
hands! We all agreed that we were thankful for Johnny Appleseed’s legacy
of passing down a love for apples!
So far this school year second graders have been busy observing insects!
They watched 17 caterpillars grow and change into their chrysalis, and then
into butterflies. Students saw first-hand the actual changing from caterpillar
to chrysalis as it was happening! They also watched as butterflies emerged
from their chrysalis! On the day we released the butterflies the students
used their iPad to capture photos and videos. Other insects that the second
graders observed were ants in an ant farm, silkworms, and painted lady
butterflies. All of the students kept a journal in which they recorded all
their observations and sketches.
Third grade has started the school year by reviewing all of the strategies
that good readers use when they read. Students are using these strategies as
they read in their guided reading groups on a daily basis. Third graders
have started a reader’s response journal where they are learning how to
respond to text in various ways. Students in third grade have already read a
variety of texts such as Ruby Bridges Goes to School, Who Would Win?
Wolverine vs. Tasmanian Devil, and Testing the Ice: A True Story about
Jackie Robinson, just to name a few! The expectation in Lickdale’s third
grade classes is that students develop a love of reading. So far the teachers
have seen a spark ignited in their students’ reading and have been
impressed with their ability to respond to text.
Fourth graders really are superheroes in disguise! As our theme for this
year states, these students are full of super powers! We are off to a great
start at Lickdale and have been busy learning and making memories. One
of our most memorable moments to date includes our annual celebration of
Grandparent’s Day on September 10. We were lucky enough to have almost
70 grandparents join our classrooms for the special occasion of recognition
and appreciation, as well as a time for them to share memories of their
childhood with us. Additionally, in social studies, these superheroes were
able to illustrate their knowledge of the landforms of the United States with
their creations of salt dough maps. Last, but not least, the students have
been moving their way through a series of investigations to hone their skills
relating to the scientific method. They have diligently worked to understand
and utilize the steps of the method to design marshmallow towers and to
determine if an egg was raw or hardboiled.
Mr. Saylor reading to First Graders
Second Grade Butterfly Project
Fourth Grade Grandparent’s Day
Each student in fifth grade began using their laptops as part of the implementation of the 1 to 1 program. Our classes plan to use these devices in all
subject areas by means of educational websites and programs available.
Students will also be learning appropriate uses of electronic communication
Patriot Day
starting with an introduction of their school email address. Students will use
their email to contact and submit assignments to the teacher. Students will also be given the opportunity to complete
assignments online using Schoology. Students are eager to utilize these devices in our classrooms.
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Fredericksburg Focus
The Fabulous First Graders of Fredericksburg started the school year by
learning about rules and why it is important to have rules. We imagined
trying to play a game without rules. We acted out what our classroom
would be like in the morning with no rules. Then we shared rules our
families have and talked about rules we have in common. All of this
prepared us to learn about and celebrate Constitution Day. We made
tri-corner hats and wore them to sing a song about the Constitution Day
for morning announcements, and then we wrote our own version of the
Constitution. We focused on three areas: Our rules for the lunch room,
our rules for the playground, and our rules for the library. The best part
was writing our own preamble “We the Kids” and signing our names
using feather pens. We finished out this unit of study by learning about
other symbols of our country.
We are learning to use close reading skills by being good detectives and
checking the text to find information. The students love using real magnifying glasses to “verify the facts.” We had fun being detectives to learn about
Johnny Appleseed while we read two different texts about his life. During this
cross-curricular unit, we also read about the life cycle of apples and practiced a
song about red, yellow, and green apples. The yummy side to this unit? We tasted
red, yellow, and green apples then created apple graphs to show which color was
the crunchiest, the sweetest, and our overall favorite. Even though there were lots
of puckered lips while eating the green apples, they won our favorite apple vote
by a landslide!
Second grade is off to a great start in the 2015/2016 school year. We have been
working hard at reviewing our math facts as well as learning some new strategies
to use for addition and subtraction. We have also been hard at work learning
about story structure, predicting outcomes, and learning the difference between
fantasy and realism while also growing in our comprehension by using techniques like predicting, monitoring/clarifying and summarizing.
In Science an exciting event occurred when our butterflies emerged from their
chrysalis! The students have been observing the life cycle of the Painted Lady
Butterfly and were rewarded by being able to see the beautiful insects. In Social
Studies, our first unit centered around maps, how they are used and why. We also looked at globes and did a fun project
where we made a lap book of the continents and oceans.
The third grade classes at Fredericksburg have had a great start to the school year. We have jumped in with both feet and
are working hard on our third grade skills. Students have already begun to learn the skills of looking back at the text for
answers, previewing questions before reading a passage, and formulating a detailed response to an open-ended question
by “recycling” words from the question itself. In Mathematics, students have been working on mastering their number
sense with place value, different ways to name numbers, and addition and subtraction skills. We are beginning our first
Science unit and we will be exploring the property of sound. In Social Studies the students have been learning about
direction, including how to use a compass rose, cardinal and intermediate directions and how to utilize a map key. We
can already see their bright third grade minds hard at work, and the teachers are confident in the students’ ability.
The fourth grade students have been well on their way to storing the answers to all basic multiplication in their long
term memory! Using our annual multiplication race and graduation incentive programs, students have been competing
against each other to get to the final prize! During ELA classes, students have been reading stories that take them on
journeys and have written about a journey of their own during a personal narrative reading-writing workshop. Our 4th
grade scientists have been learning about the importance of standard measurement by using the Metric System to
measure objects! We are looking forward to another rewarding and successful year in 4th grade!
Fifth grade students are off to a great start and are working on story skills and reading different novels. They enjoy the
“trips” where reading takes them! They are excited about science as they created their own terrarium. We are currently
discussing the early European colonies in North America. We look forward to the upcoming Character Parade at the end
of October and are anxious to see “who” comes to school that day!
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ELEMENTARY ALL A’S 2014-15
EAST HANOVER (L-R):
Row 1–Aryana Fregoso, Rylee Sellers,
Lillianne Sherrick
Row 2–Nathan Swank, Abigail Wallish,
Kaelor Erdman, Grace Bomgardner and
Brandon Diamond
Row 3–Eli Cosey, Rachel Swank, Brooke
Beamesderfer, Ashleigh Arnold and
Sashi Patel
Monroe Valley Chapel
Holiday Program
Not pictured: Tugger Dresch and
Luke Dresch
FREDERICKSBURG (L-R):
Row 1–Rachel Troup, Hayley Sheroky
Row 2–Hunter Brown, Jordan Troup,
Collin Boehmer
Row 3–Elijah Thompson, Elle Osevala,
Kaitlyn Michael, James Voight
Not pictured: Nolan Lesher, Isis
Kalumbu, Taylor Bucher
JONESTOWN (L-R):
Row 1–KatyAnne Light, Sarah Richard,
Oscar Stewart, Isabella Hollinger, Karma
Jones, Isabella Lambakis, Evelyn Houser,
Jack Martin
Back Row–Nicole Leaman , Allyson
Mowery, Makayla White, Olivia Blouch,
Kayln Harmon, Mason DeHart, Brian
Bicksler, Lilyana Harris
Not pictured: Breanna Edgerly, Xander
Gray, Ethan Martino, Ariana Wolfe,
Benjamin Behunin, and Erin Weidman
LICKDALE (L-R):
Row 1–Damon Rodolff, Lia Almer
Row 2–Alexander Lowe, Lauren Wartluft,
Anna Klingler
Not pictured: Sadie Baez, Trevor Peirce
The Friends of Monroe Valley Chapel
Holiday Program will be held at the
Chapel on Saturday, December 5th at
7:00 pm and Sunday, December 6th
at 2:00 pm.
This year’s program will again center
around authentic Pennsylvania
German Readings, Songs presented
by Die Schwadore Schalle (Swatara
Sounds), a visit from the Belsnickel
and a program of music from students attending the Summit
International School of Ministry
located on Harrison School Road,
East Hanover Township, Lebanon
County.
Light refreshments will be served
after the programs. All are welcome!
The chapel is also open for
community and personal events. For
more information, or to use the
Chapel, please write to:
Friends of Monroe Valley Chapel
PO Box 422
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
Directions to Chapel:
From Lickdale, go north on Route
72 to Monroe Valley Road. Turn
right and travel 1.5 miles on
Monroe Valley Road to chapel on
left.
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EAST HANOVER HAPPENINGS
Summer Reading Reward
Mrs. Hoffer
Summer is a wonderful time to get into a good book!
Whether under a tree, on the beach, or on a raft in the
pool, there are so many great places to read during the
summer! Students at East Hanover were challenged by
Mrs. Hoffer, reading specialist, to read at least 60 minutes
each week over summer break. Summer reading calendars
were provided for the children to keep track of the minutes
they read. 38 students participated in the challenge and
were rewarded with an ice cream party and a free book.
The books were provided by the East Hanover AFP’s RIF
program. Thank You AFP and Great Job students!!
Shobie App
Mrs. Varvel
In late September, Mrs. Lora Varvel, first grade teacher at East Hanover Elementary School, invited parents to come to an
Informational iPad meeting. This meeting was designed to show parents how their students use their iPads as a school tool each day and the importance of the apps chosen
for them. Mrs. Varvel allowed parents to explore three central apps: Popplet, the QR
Code Scanner, and Showbie.
Popplet is a graphic organizer app which is free and is used across the curriculum in
many subject areas. The scanner app is used to scan QR codes for information.
Teachers can create QR codes and have students scan them to direct them to certain
websites and reveal messages and answers. Teachers can even imbed students’ projects
for presentation inside a QR code!
The Showbie app is a powerful teacher/student tool for assigning and collecting student work. In this app, teachers can use the voice recording feature to give directions for an assignment and students are
also able to record and send information with their assignments. Teachers can review the assignments on their iPads.
Overall, parents learned that their students’ iPads are not just for playing games!
Patriot Day/Sept. 11
All of EH Elementary
School took time on
Friday, September 11th,
2015, to remember the
lives lost during the
attack on our nation on
September 11th. Students
and staff wore red, white
and blue and gathered
around the flagpole to
recognize the significant
day in our nation’s history. We recited the Pledge
of Allegiance and Mrs.
Buffington led us in
singing a few patriotic
songs.
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Fun with Science
Mrs. Gable
Students in Mrs. Gable’s third grade classroom participated in a project to discover firsthand the steps needed to use the
Scientific Method. A secondary goal of this project was to provide an opportunity for the students to see firsthand the
need to work as a team with their lab partner.
Many experiments begin with observing a situation and then
posing a question. Consequently, the class was asked if they
would be able to make a toothpick bridge and hypothesize how
much weight it would hold before breaking.
Students first worked independently and designed a bridge on
graph paper. Next, students conferred with their partner and
decided on the bridge design. They needed to collaborate and
work cooperatively on one design.
Now, the teams were ready to begin building their bridges using
toothpicks, clay, and glue. Little assistance was provided by the
teacher so that the students could use their imaginations on the
bridge design. Additionally, it was enlightening to listen to the
discussions and problem solving techniques used by each pair.
A few teams were not able to complete a bridge but they were
encouraged when they learned that many inventions were discovered accidentally. An example of this is our state toy, the
Slinky. The inventor of this toy was trying to invent a spring that would stabilize a ship. However, the prototype of the
spring fell off his workbench and the famous toy was born!
The class enjoyed this project and they learned the importance of following the necessary steps in the Scientific Method.
Conferring with their lab partners was an added bonus which was evident by the smiles on their faces!
NEW STAFF
NEW TEACHERS (L-R):
Row 1: Kristen Hummer, Tiffany Hogg, Nicole Machinga,
Amanda Parkes
Row 2: Micah Moyer, Jacob Heck, Jennie Upton, Zara
Wroblewski, Daniel Miller
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PMEA Elementary Song Fest
L to R: Victoria Hollinger, Isabelle Trainor, Mackenzie Lentz, Ashleigh Arnold
The PMEA Elementary Song Fest was held at Cedar Crest
High School on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Chorus Director,
Mrs. Heather Buffington and her student teacher from LVC,
Miss Katelyn Umberger accompanied Ashleigh Arnold and
Mackenzie Lentz from East Hanover, and Victoria Hollinger
and Isabelle Trainor from Jonestown. Thirty-three vocal
music teachers from central Pennsylvania each brought four
students to form a chorus of approximately 135 singers who
spent the day of the Song Fest practicing and then putting
on a concert. Mr. Randall Marks was the guest conductor,
and his wife, Mrs. Dawn Marks served as the accompanist.
Both are retired music teachers from Cornwall Lebanon
School District. Performance music included spirituals,
blues, and a Disney song along with traditional choral
music.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS /DELAYS
Cancellation of school because of inclement weather or other emergencies will
be announced on local radio and television stations. Emergency closings are
announced on the following stations:
WHP - 580 AM
WKBO - 1230 AM
WLBR - 1270 AM
WTKT - 1460 AM
WDAC - 94.5 FM
WRBT - 94.9 FM
WRVV - 97.3 FM
WWKL - 99.3 FM
WQIC - 100.1 FM
WNNK - 104.1 FM
WQXA - 105.7 FM
WRKZ - 106.7 FM
WGAL-TV - Channel 8
WLYH-TV - Channel 15
WHP-TV - Channel 21
WHTM-TV - Channel 27
WITF-TV - Channel 33
WPMT-TV - Channel 43
SUBSTITUTE STAFF NEEDED!
The District is in need of instructional assistants, personal care
assistants, custodians, secretaries and nurses.
If you’re interested in working as a substitute for the Northern
Lebanon School District, please call 865-0541 ext. 2501 for more
information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SENIOR CITIZEN LUNCHEONS
• November 18, 2015 at 1:00 pm
• December 21, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Northern Lebanon High School
Cafeteria
All area seniors are invited.
For reservations, contact the senior
citizen group you belong to. If you do
not belong to a group and would like
to attend the luncheon(s), please call
Mary Gerhart, 865-0541, extension
2502.
Board Members
Mrs. Sue Werner, President
Dr. Daniel Martel, Vice President
Mr. Matt Arnold
Ms. Bonnie Bicksler
Mrs. Rachel England
Mr. Glen Gray
Mr. David Hauck
Mr. Stephen Lum
Mrs. Amy Sell
11/10
School Board Meeting 7:00 pm
11/12
District Parent/Teacher Conferences SCHOOL CLOSED
11/13
SCHOOL CLOSED – Teacher In-Service Day
11/18
Senior Citizen Luncheon 1:00 pm
11/20 &11/21
Junior-Senior Class Play 7:30 pm
11/26-11/30
Thanksgiving Break SCHOOL CLOSED
11/27-11/28
Madrigal Feast at Jonestown Elementary 6:00 pm
“Building on time-honored traditions, our
mission is to instruct, inspire and challenge.”
11/28
Northern Lebanon Band Christmas Craft Show
Code of Ethics
12/1
School Board Committee Meeting 5:30 pm
12/8
School Board Meeting 7:00 pm
12/10
High School Christmas Concert 7:00 pm
12/15
Lickdale Christmas Concert 1:45 at Lickdale
12/16
Jonestown Christmas Concert 1:45 at Jonestown
12/17
Fredericksburg Christmas Concert 1:45 at Fredericksburg
12/17
Middle School Christmas Concert 7:30 pm
12/18
East Hanover Band Concert 1:45 at East Hanover
12/21
Senior Citizen Luncheon 1:00 pm
12/24-1/1
Christmas Break SCHOOL CLOSED
1/5 (tentative)
School Board Committee Meeting 7:00 pm
1/12(tentative)
School Board Meeting 7:00 pm
1/18
Martin Luther King Day, Teacher In-Service SCHOOL CLOSED
Northern Lebanon Mission Statement
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Compassion
Kindness
Courage
Loyalty
Courtesy
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Fairness
Respect
Honesty
Responsibility
Northern
Lebanon
Web Site
http://www.norleb.k12.pa.us
The Northern Lebanon School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not
discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, and disability in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. District contact person is Superintendent of Schools, 865-2117.
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