Haverford Highlights

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Jeffrey S. Nesbitt, Ed.D.
Principal
610-853-5900
Ext. 2511
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Jerry Ummarino
Asst. Principal
12th Grade
610-853-5900
Ext. 2541
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Natalya Adelizzi
Asst. Principal
11th Grade
610-853-5900
Ext. 2521
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Gary Moyer, Ed.D.
Asst. Principal
10th Grade
610-853-5900
Ext. 2531
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Steve Quinn, Ed.D.
Asst. Principal
9th Grade
610-853-5900
Ext. 2551
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Joann Patterson
Athletic Director
610-853-5900
Ext. 2561
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Joanne Hayes
Coord. Tech. Services
610-853-5900
Ext. 2090
Principal’s Message
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Students of the Month 2-4
Visitors - Heinz Chapel 5
Upcoming Events for May
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Upcoming Events for June
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Graduation Signs
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Secondary Art Show
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Junior Achievement
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Visit from Senator Leach
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World Language News
13-16
Dress Code
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Math and Writing Help 18
FBLA Apparel
19
H.E.A.R.T.
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Contact Us
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Haverford Highlights
Principal’s Message
May 2016
MA R C H
From The Principal
May has arrived and once again we are near the end of a school year. The May calendar is filled with many different awards presentations demonstrating again the phenomenal students we have at Haverford High School. We are presently in the middle of
Keystone testing at the school. We have just hosted the Senior Prom and BLAST.
Students were amazing at both events. It is both an exciting and stressful time to be a
high school student.
We have also had the Junior Prom which was very successful. The students once
again showed what phenomenal students we have at Haverford High School. The Junior Prom has been held at Drexelbrook for several years and every year the security
are happy to report that our students are the most amazing students out of all the
events which they host. They are amazed by their behavior and the respect which
they demonstrate.
The end of the year calendar can be seen online. The senior events section and graduation sections have been updated for this year. Please make sure that you review all
of the dates of the important events. There are many activities for all grade levels
which will occur between now and the end of the school year.
One significant change to the calendar is for underclassmen. Finals are now on Thursday, June 16 and Friday, June 17. Students will not report to school on Monday, June
20 unless they need to take a makeup exam. If students are absent from the exams for
any reason they will need to take the exam during make up exam day or will need to
come in sometime in the summer to make up the exam(s) missed. We do not permit
students to take their finals early.
The course selection process has been completed and we have begun the task of creating the master schedule for next year. We anticipate handing schedules very similar
to the procedures during the previous school year. We plan to mail schedules in early
August. Please keep in mind that schedules may show a blank or study hall in a location in which there was a course conflict. We will once again have a few days scheduled in August for students to come to the high school to make schedule adjustments.
As a friendly reminder, please make sure that your son or daughter dresses appropriately for school. The most frequent springtime offenses are hats, short shorts and tank
tops. Please remind your children that these are against the school dress code.
Thank you for your continued support. Feel free to contact me at 610-853-5900 ext.
2511 or nesbitt@havsd.net if you have questions or concerns with which I may be able
to assist.
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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL
Please congratulate the following students who have
been recognized by their teachers as Students of the
Month for April.
Adam Meisle Class of 2016 nominated by Ms. Laskaris
Adam is very polite and well mannered, cooperative, kind to everyone. He always helps me in the classroom with supplies, always does his classwork and homework, always pays attention,
always greets me, and wishes me a good day. He is such a
pleasure to have around in general!
Jack O’Reilly Class of 2016 nominated by Ms. Montgomery
He is a director in my A.S.T. class. Though some students in his
grade may be experiencing senioritis, he is consistently on point
and ready to lead his cast. His behavior has a positive impact on
the rest of the class.
Jasmine Asbury- Johnson Class of 2017 nominated by Ms.
Cesarini
Jasmine has made huge academic improvements this year, specifically during quarter three. She earned honor roll with straight
A’s for the first time ever. She has spent numerous hours working
with teachers before and after school in order to achieve this goal.
Jasmine is a polite, respectful student that is always kind to others
and willing to help those in need.
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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL
Katarina Hatzakis Class of 2017 nominated by Ms. Vindler
Katrina has improved her grades, attendance and her attitude towards school. She is a pleasure to see every day. She has not
missed a day of school this semester.
Silvino Alexander Class of 2018 nominated by Mr. Frantz
Silvino is a very good student. He is conscientious student and is
always willing to help a fellow student with work. Silvino volunteers constantly in class and always has good ideas and thoughts
for the conversation. His higher level thinking skills are very developed and it is a pleasure to teach someone of his caliber.
Jamal Ellerbe Class of 2018 nominated by Mr. Decina
Jamal has excelled in class by participating in thorough discussions. Jamal consistently contributes to class and displays his
maturity.
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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL
Theresa Brown Class of 2019 nominated by Ms. Dzielak
Theresa is a truly remarkable young woman. I have the privilege
of having her as a student in IPS and also in my support class.
Day in and day out she works to the best of her ability to not just
get good grades. She has a hunger for knowledge that is unparalleled to that of her peers. However, her character is what stands
out to me the most. She is truly kind to everyone and includes her
special needs classmates in not only conversation but has a sincere desire to obtain a relationship with them. She embodies everything that a parent would want their child to be and I am humbled and honored to have her as a student.
Nazir Vasquez Class of 2019 nominated by Ms. Heuisler
Nazir is a great student to have in class. He participates often,
helps other students, and completes all of his assignments. He is
also polite and friendly. Nazir spends many Saturday mornings at
Villanova University in an engineering program because he is ambitious and driven. He is also a very talented artist.
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Visitors from Heinz Chapel Choirs
University of Pittsburgh
On May 3, the Heinz Chapel Choir from the University of Pittsburgh
made a stop on their Spring Tour to the Haverford High School Music Department.
Haverford Choral alumnus, Hugh Huang, Class of 2014, is a member
of this incredible group and conductor Dr. Susan Rice featured Hugh
in one of the choir's pieces.
Haverford's choirs sang several numbers for the visiting choir and the
Pitt students reciprocated with a stunning sampler of pieces from
their tour.
Pictured are several Heniz Chapel Choir members, including Hugh
Huang, middle, and conductor, Dr. Susan Rice, far right.
Picture taken by Colin McCrossin
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Upcoming Events for June
June 1 Senior Awards in Auditorium at 7:00
June 2 School Board Meeting - Board Awards
June 6 Senior Athletic Awards
June 8 Senior Exams Block 1 and Block 2 - Full day
June 9 Senior Exams Block 3 and Block 4 - Full day
June 10 Senior Day! Senior Breakfast, distribution of
yearbooks, yearbook signing in the afternoon
June 13 Graduation Day! All Seniors MUST go to
graduation practice in the morning at 9:00 a.m. THIS IS
MANDATORY. Seniors will board buses at Haverford High
School at 9:00. Buses will take you to Villanova University
and you will return at approximately around 12:00 p.m.
All graduating seniors will need to be at Villanova by 6:00
p.m. Graduation procession will start at 7:00.
Senior grads need to dress appropriately and follow the
rules and regulations signed by them.
June 16 Final Exams for Underclassmen Blocks 1 and 2
Students dismissed at 10:50 a.m.
June 17 Final Exams for Underclassmen Blocks 3 and 4,
Students dismissed at 10:50 a.m.
June 20 Make - up Finals for Students
Have a relaxing peaceful summer!
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Get ready for your student’s Graduation! Purchase a
Graduation Banner or Lawn Sign with your son’s or
daughter ’s name and Class of 2016. All orders are
due by June 2, 2016. Let’s show your H-Pride!
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Secondary Art Show
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Junior Achievement Company Program
Junior Achievement Company Program allows students the opportunity to
work with other business students and business professionals to organize
and operate an actual business. Students not only learn how businesses
function, they also learn about the structure of the U.S. free enterprise system and the benefits it provides.
Individual Award Winners:
President of the Year
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2nd Place – Annie Lindner – Impress / Aqua America
Vice President of the Year
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2nd Place – Olivia Osborne – Impress / Aqua America
Salesperson of the Year
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2nd Place – Luke Brophy – Armadillo / SAP America
Also, our team members from Aqua America, IKEA and SAP America won
the following team awards:
Team Members for SAP -- Amanda Rioboli and Luke Brophy
Team Members for Aqua -- Joel Allen, Olivia Osborne, Natalie Woodman,
Peter D'Achille, Pat Gray, Maya Taylor, Elizabeth Egan, Elizabeth Parkinson, Olivia Matthews, and Ashley McGoldrick
Team Members for IKEA -- Morgane Wojtowicz, Vincent Fung, and Andrew
Ngo
Team Award Winners:
§ 1st Annual JA You Choose Award: Armadillo / SAP America
§ Best Advertising: Armadillo / SAP America & Impress / Aqua America
§ Best Sales Pitch: Blüme / IKEA
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Visit from Senator Daylin Leach
A large and attentive audience of Haverford students enjoyed the
recent visit of State Senator Daylin Leach. Leach, having served in
the state legislature since 2003, brought his detailed knowledge of
government and politics to this lively forum. Sen. Leach, with much
humor and candor, first spoke to the students of the destructive impact that political gerrymandering has on our democratic system of
government. Having recently enjoyed an enormous legislative success - the passage and signing of a bill legalizing the sale and use
of medical marijuana - Sen. Leach subsequently explained the various governmental and political machinations involved in successfully shepherding this bill through the state legislature. Following
this, numerous students asked thoughtful questions during the
“question and answer” part of the program and Sen. Leach succinctly and engagingly responded. We at HHS hope for a return
visit soon. Thank you Daylin!
Picture taken by Colin McCrossan
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World Language News - May 2016
Spanish students have been very busy this spring. On March 15, students in levels 3, 4, and 5 took the National Spanish Exam. Of the 18 students who participated, 12 of them were recognized for their achievement.
Those winners are as follows. For Level 3: Janna Jordan (Silver medal),
Sarah Allen, Daniel Criscuolo, and Drew Fuentes (Bronze medal), and
Jade Cohen (Honorable Mention). For Level 4: Pryce Davies (Bronze
medal), Emma Burhop, Emma Davies, and Alexa Kane (Honorable Mention). For Level 5: Elliot Miciek (Bronze medal), and Dana Kaufhold and
Carissa Stoudt (Honorable Mention).
Pictured: Front: Drew Fuentes, Emma Burhop, Jade Cohen, Carissa Stoudt. Center: Dan
Criscuolo, Janna Jordan, Dana Kaufhold, Alexa Kane, Emma Davies. Rear: Ms. Reed, Elliot
Miciek, Sarah Allen, Pryce Davies.
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Spanish Oral Proficiency Expo
On Saturday, April 16, four of Ms. Reed’s Spanish students participated in
the 7th annual Oral Proficiency Expo sponsored by the Philadelphia chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.
Janna Jordan, Carissa Stoudt, Bridget Cincotta, and Elliot Miciek were
part of 2 debate teams who discussed the immigrant situation in Europe,
completely in Spanish. The team with Elliot and Carrisa won 1st place,
and the team with Bridget and Janna won 2nd place. Afterward, students
were treated to dancing, a Mexican lunch, and awards.
Bridget Cincotta and Janna Jordan
Carissa Stoudt
Janna Jordan
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Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica
(National Spanish Honor Society)
The 2015-2016 school year was the first year for a chapter of the National
Spanish Honor Society at Haverford High School. Under the leadership of
co-presidents Amanda Rioboli and David Tustin, Carissa Stoudt
(Secretary) and Elliot Miciek (Treasurer), the Junipero Serra chapter did a
large variety of activities. They sold pulseras, sponsored a child in Honduras, collected coats for an organization in Kennett Square, helped decorate and run the World Language Breakfast, planned fiestas, and helped
with the DCIU prom. They applied for one of 3 awards given by AATSP.
We were ecstatic and honored to win the Long-Term Activity Award for
2016. This first place award is $100 for the chapter plus a plaque which
Ms. Reed will receive in person at the AATSP conference in Miami in July.
Pictured: David Tustin, Ms. Reed, Elliot Miciek, Amanda Rioboli
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DCIU Prom – May 13, 2016
The Spanish Club decided to do a community service project by helping to
create decorations, make desserts, and help run and decorate the DCIU
prom location on Malin Road in Broomall. A good time was had by all.
Students who baked were: Victoria Hodgson, Nicole Barycki, Alyssa Eder,
Jackie and Debbie Bates. Students who helped decorate before the
event were: Matt Callahan, Ali Duffin, Kevin McGee, Chris Rioboli, Carissa Stoudt, Elliot Miciek, and Nicole Barycki. Students who helped run the
event were: Jackie and Debbie Bates, and Robyn O’Halloran.
Robyn O’Halloran
Debbie and Jackie Bates
Chris Rioboli, Matt Callahan, Ali Duffin, Nicole Barycki, Kevin McGee, Ms. Reed, Carissa Stoudt, Elliot Miciek
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Student Dress Code
Student dress should reflect good taste and not distract or disturb
the normal activities of the school day.
Students are not permitted to wear any article of clothing that
advertises alcohol or drugs or has objectionable language.
Students are also not permitted to wear studded collars, chains, etc.
For reasons of safety, students should wear properly fitting clothing.
Shorts, dresses and/or skirts must reach mid-thigh. In practice, we
use the “finger tip rule”. This is when standing straight with shoulders relaxed, fingertips are in line with the hem of the shorts, skirt, or
dress.
Students are not permitted to wear tank tops or halter tops.
In addition, the midriff area must be completely covered.
Undergarments or sleepwear worn as outer garments are not permitted. Clothing may not be worn in such a manner that allows undergarments to be seen.
Students are not permitted to wear hats, hoods, head coverings, or
sunglasses in the building during school hours.
The final decision regarding the appropriateness of a student's dress
will be left to the discretion of the grade level administrator.
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HAVERFORD HIGH SCHOOL MATH
EXTRA HELP
Do you need a place to get help completing your math homework
or preparing for a test? The Math Center is the place for you! The
Haverford High School math teachers are excited to offer extra
help after school for Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Algebra 3,
and PreCalculus.
Where: room 237
Time: 2:30 to 3:30
Days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Beginning: Tuesday, September 22nd
Did you know that additional help and resources are available
online at cpm.org?
HAVERFORD HIGH SCHOOL WRITING CENTER
Need help with papers for any of your classes? Need advice with
how to structure and organize your writing for essays for college
admissions or other purposes? Come to Room 228 on
Wednesday afternoons between the hours of 2:30 to 3:30
p.m. and an English teacher will be there to assist you with your
needs. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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FBLA Apparel
Scarf ($17) _____
Bowtie ($17) _____
Neck tie ($15) _____
Magnet ($3)
 Send payment & order form to: Jessica Mini @ Haverford High School *
 Email jmini@havsd.net with any questions!
Please support the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)! Please see Ms.
Mini, Room 250 to order or purchase items. Thank you.
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A Message from Haverford’s HEART TEAM
(Students Assistance Program)
DID YOU KNOW???
When someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol, the disease affects
the entire family. All family members need information and support,
and the PRO-ACT Family Education Program is a place for them to
turn. The PRO-ACT program helps individuals and families recognize
and address addiction problems in a spouse, parent, child or a loved
one. Facilitated by trained volunteers who have been through the
same situation, this informative education and support program
gives participants the tools they need to address addiction in the
family constructively and begin their own process of healing and recovery.
PRO-ACT is a free three-session program which meets the first three
Tuesdays of every month at Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems in
Media. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 800-221-6333
9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, or visit http://councilsepa.org/programs/proact/family-education-program/
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What’s on Cable?
HAVERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
200 MILL ROAD
HAVERTOWN, PA 19083
Jeffrey S. Nesbitt, Ed.D.
Principal
610-853-5900, ext. 2511
If any school-sponsored
organization would like to add
any upcoming activities and
events to this newsletter,
please contact Dr. Nesbitt
either by telephone or e-mail.
Haverford High School
Events on Cable TV!
Comcast—Channel 8
Verizon—Channel 40
Watch
Comcast Ch-8
or
Verizon Ch-40
for
Haverford sports,
concerts, seminars,
announcements
and School Board
Meetings.
The complete
program schedule is
on our website under the
"Departments" tab.
Send questions or
comments
to Monica Lalor,
lalor@havsd.net,
610-853-5900, ext. 7300.
Many of our programs are able to
be viewed online by going to
www.haverford.k12.pa.us/video
We’re on the Web!
haverford.k12.pa.us