2017 • End of Year Newsletter2017 March-May Newsletter

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Lower Moreland Township School DistrictDr. Marykay FeeleySuperintendent of Schools

Murray Avenue School and Lower Moreland High School students did very well at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Fair May 14 -16 at Penn State University. A total of 30 students attended the meet -- 27 competitors, and 3 technicians from grades 7 through 12. The students who attended the meet and their scores are listed on page 2.

Freshman Joy Hutchison was awarded the Zappa Physics/Mathematics Junior High Award, given to 1 student in grades 7-9. She won for her Physics project -- Salt, Wave Speed, and Their Relationship.

PennsylvaniaJunior Academy

of ScienceFair

2017

Only as high asI REACHcan I GROWOnly as far asI SEEKcan I GO,Only as deep asI LOOKcan I SEE,Only as much asI DREAMcan I BE

They have trained with Lions!

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Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9Gopiga Dass 1st Place, EngineeringMelanie Hwan 2nd Place, Biology

PERFECT SCORE AWARDAndrew Ung 1st Place, Biochemistry

Jade Deibert 1st Place, ChemistryNoah Ferker 2nd Place, ChemistryRiley Hesbacher 2nd Place BiochemistryVictoria Kurylec 1st Place, ChemistryKevin Pak 1st Place, ChemistryDana Schwarz 1st Place, ChemistryManav Singh 1st Place, Physics Cassidy Sudell 2nd Place, Physics

PERFECT SCORE AWARDZappa Award for Excellence

in Physics/MathematicsJoy Hutchison 1st Place, Physics

Phillip Grabovsky 1st Place, Comp ScienceKevin Hall 1st Place, PhysicsMichelle Nikhinson 3rd Place, MicrobiologyAviel Resnick 1st Place, Comp Science

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12PERFECT SCORE AWARD

Sophia Ung - 1st Place, Chemistry

Marlee Berger 2nd Place, Behav ScienceElizabeth Berzin 1st Place, PhysicsYerin Chang 1st Place, BiologyKevin Hall 1st Place, PhysicsAbby Hwan 1st Place, MicrobiologyMark Klinchin 2nd Place, Comp SciFelicia Pinto 1st Place, BiologyDeclan Winters 2nd Place, Physics

Julia Kurylec 2nd Place, ChemistryEliana Yi 2nd Place, Chemistry

Chirag Ram 1st Place, Mathematics

We areWinners

Listed below are the students and their awards:

BELIEVEwith all your

HEART

ACHIEVEwith all your

MIGHT

IMAGINEwith all your

MIND

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Pine Road Elementary School’s 4th grade classes hosted an Intergenerational Day in May. Earlier this school year, students interviewed grandparents, family members, and local senior citizens. Using the information they gathered in those conversations, students created stories about each senior citizen participating in the two-day event. All enjoyed the sharing of the stories. There was great excitement, laughter, and learning for all involved in this wonderful cross-generational project.

What’s Old is New!Intergenerational Day

LEGENDS in the MAKINGThinking Cap Quiz Bowl

The 6th Grade AT class placed 5th place nationally in the Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl – America Answers Contest. The students needed to work as a team to answer a series of 100 timed questions covering all academic and general knowledge subject areas. Ninety-seven (97) sixth grade teams participated in the national competition. All of our 6th grade Murray Avenue participants received a 5th place ribbon, and the team received a trophy.

Students PicturedTop left to right: William Bond, Henry Howard, Miah Weinberg, Luke McShane, Nihal Bankulla, Varun Singh

Middle left to right: Dalana Arnwine, Ashwin Thomas, Jason Nagel, Sophia Chacko, Daniel Porotov

Bottom left to right: Noam Abraham, Ava Devlin, Phillip Duarte, Alex Slepstov

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RECIPE FOR PEACE

Friendship with others

Brings people together

It will always stay

Forever and ever

Help others when

they need it

One Quart of Kindness

One Pint of Respect

Gallons of Caring

Two Cups of Honesty

Directions:

Mix it all together and

you get the best thing

The ingredients: 1 Teaspoon Friendship (vanilla) 2 cups of Love (flour) 1 Teaspoon Kindness (baking soda) 1½ cup Sweetness (sugar and brown sugar) Handful Happiness (chocolate chips) 1 cup Union (butter) 2 Harmony (eggs) Freedom (oven) Good vibes (parchment paper) Pinch Trust (salt)Heat oven to 190 C and Combine 2 cups of Love, 1½ cup of sweetness, 1 teaspoon of friendship, 1 cup of union, harmony and happiness, and trust. Mix all ingredients into one bowl.

Mold the dough into tiny circles on your good vibes. Then, bake for eight to ten minutes, and there you have your peace chocolate chip cookies!

On June 8th, Pine Road Elementary School students used the app, Google Hangouts, to talk with students in Denmark. Mrs. Laursen, a School Counselor at Pine Road, grew up in Denmark and plans to visit the school this summer. While there, she will deliver bookmarks with the “Recipe for Peace” printed on them.

Recipe for Peace

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Pine Road Elementary School had the inaugural performance of its new 5th Grade Drama Club on Friday, May 5th (Cinco De Mayo). The club performed the musical, “The Cuckoo,” a Mexican Folk Tale about the day the Cuckoo lost her colors. The play was directed by Mrs. Abramson and musical direction was by Mrs. Eisenman. “The Cuckoo,” is by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse.

LMHS Music Teacher, Dr. Sarah Gulish, and Arts Teacher, Stefanie Elstrom, are published authors! They wrote, “Creativity in the Classroom - An Innovative Approach to Integrate Arts Education,” which has been published by SensePublishers,

Here is a summary of their book, which is available at this link:

https://www.sensepublishers.com/catalogs/bookseries/transgressions-cultural-studies-and-education/creativity-in-the-classroom/

Creativity in the Classroom: An Innovative Approach to Integrate Arts Education provides curricular ideas for enhancing creative work in the classroom through the lens of integrative arts. The authors, both Art and Music Educators, provide practical ways in which to engage in creative thinking and making that can be applied to a variety of educational settings. Their work stems from years in the classroom teaching an integrative arts course at a public school in the United States. Through exploring big ideas such as identity, expression, storytelling, impact, and reaction, students learn to engage in a variety of creative art forms and work with others to create work that is meaningful. Each unit or big idea of study includes an explanation of the philosophy behind the unit, an overview of project ideas, and sample student workbook pages. Assessment strategies are provided with sample rubrics for evaluating student work.

Spanish Teacher, Jamie Lincow, shared a link to her latest published article about speaking 2 languages in the home. It has gotten a lot of traffic so far in different academic circles.

https://bilingualkidspot.com/2017/05/14/raising-bilingual-kids-non-native-speaker-english-spanish/

Lincow published again

Published Authors

Drama Club Inaugural Performance

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On June 6th, NBC10 streamed the documentary that LMHS Business teacher, Catherine Siciliano, worked on with Reporter Vince Lattanzio, “Suicide Prevention Breaking the Silence.” It will air on NBC10 later in the fall during Suicide Prevention Week. Vince Lattanzio, Mrs. Siciliano, and Jordan Birbaum (Minding your Minds.org) participated in a live Facebook Chat following the documentary. The documentary can be found out at: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Preventing-Suicide-Breaking-the-Silence-Digital-Documentary-426588071.html.

Murray Avenue School’s Drama Club put on a production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” under the direction of Ms. Loeffler. Many others—including Mrs. Stein, Ms. Curzi, Mr. Barnhart, and Mrs. D’Orazio—also helped the students with this amazing production.

In the play, the brainy and beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventure than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast’s enchanted castle! Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture filled the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love.

BEAUTY and the BEAST

Siciliano Works to Break the Silence

MURRAYAVENUE

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The Lower Moreland Art Department would like to congratulate junior Jamie Mayer for winning third place in PA’s 13th District Congressional Art Show. This is an annual nationwide high school visual art competition to encourage artistic talent within each congressional district. Jamie’s self-portrait, titled Between the Lines, won third place in Congressman Brendan Boyle’s district. Judges for the show included art professors from Arcadia University and Penn State Abington. Her winning artwork will be on display for the next year in Brendan Boyle’s congressional office.

During the 2017-18 school year, LMHS Spanish teacher, Patricia Beichert, is embarking on a sabbatical experience to grow and enhance her knowledge of Spanish and the cultures which speak that language. One part of her sabbatical experience is partnering with a sister school, IES Las Salinas, in Valladolid, Spain. This spring, Mrs. Beichert traveled to the sister school to establish that partnership.

Mrs. Stefanie Elfstom, a LMHS Art teacher, is in contact with the Art department at the Sister School, and they are now doing an exchange of art projects. Our students’ art will be displayed at IES Las Salinas, and art created at our Sister School will be displayed at our Art Show in May.

While in Spain, she attended Las Fallas, a festival in Valencia, the study of which is included in the curriculum. Mrs. Beichert is keeping a blog and maintaining a website with videos and pictures so that she and her LMHS students can converse about her experiences. Mrs. Mary Agnew, the District’s Technology Integrator, has been integral in creating this website.

Jamie Mayer has winning Artwork

Beichert embraces Spanish Culture

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STADIUM DEDICATION

“...a testament to how much Mark is loved and respected by this community.”

“Throughout my entire life, my father has been the constant voice of clairvoyance, and wisdom.”

“ He is a ‘gap closer.’ He closes the gap between what his players are and what they can become. He is, in effect, a transition manager.”

“LMHS exemplifying the high ideals of good sportsmanship, conducting itself in an ethical manner, and setting an example for others to follow.”

Mark Mayson, a Lower Moreland icon, announced his retirement. The district responded by acknowledging and celebrating his 36 years of dedicated service by naming the stadium at the Murray Avenue School in his honor.

The dedication ceremony was held on June 2nd. Dr. Marykay Feeley, Superintendent of Schools, opened the program. She acknowledged the hundreds of people gathered as a testament to how much Mark is loved and respected by this community. Dr. Feeley stated, “You are leaving a legacy of excellence as an Athletic Director, a mentor, a coach and a leader. You have given so many of your students a chance to shine, to make great memories, and to be a part of something bigger than themselves.”

Colin Mayson, Mark’s son, was the next to offer a tribute. Colin stated, “Throughout my entire life, my father has been the constant voice of clairvoyance, and wisdom. He’s shown integrity, commitment, and a humbling work ethic that inspires us everyday.” It was a moving statement on behalf of the family.

Others on the program were Scott Layer, Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at Council Rock High School South; Dr. David Archibold, Retired Lower Moreland Superintendent, Greg Doviak, Retired Principal LMHS, Pat DeBelle, captain of the 1996 LM Lions Team and Maxwell Award Winner and Timothy Reilly, Friend and Assistant Football Coach and English Teacher. All spoke of the legacy he leaves behind. Tim Reily stated, “Mark shares a skill that all great educators, mentors and coaches exhibit. He is a ‘gap closer.’ He closes the gap between what his players are and what they can become. He is, in effect, a transition manager.”

Accolades to the Planning Committee, the LMHS Jazz Ensemble, Nutrition, Inc. and the Custodial Staff for organizing this memorable event.

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Ceremony Speakers

On June 15th, the 5th Grade students from Pine Road Elementary School celebrated with a “Moving Up Ceremony” held in the Lower Moreland High School Auditorium.

Students shared memories of their days at Pine Road and looked forward to their experiences at the Murray Avenue School.

The Eighth Grade Promotional Assembly was held on June 20th. Dr. Marykay Feeley, Superintendent of Schools; Ms. Jennifer Dilks, Principal of Murray Avenue School; and Mr. Michael Bourdreau, Assistant Principal, welcomed the students and their families to this celebration. Student Council Representatives, Lauren Erlichman, Samantha Himmelstein, Christine Martinos, and Gavin Shewbrooks, produced a slideshow that highlighted the 8th graders’ great memories during their time at Murray Avenue School. We wish the future Class of 2021 great success as they embark on their journey at Lower Moreland High School!

Lauren Erlichman, Samantha Himmelstein, Gavin Shewbrooks, and Christine Martinos

5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony

8th Grade Promotional Assembly

Brian SwankPrincipal

Sharon Franciosa Assistant Principal

Hanne Laursen School Counselor

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Lower Moreland Township School District

Class of 2017

Joseph ChalhoubValedictorian

and Class President

attendingEmory University

$4,679,759 Scholarship Awards

June 14, 2017

William J. MilesPrincipal

Dr. Marykay FeeleySuperintendent of Schools

Board members Steve Geiger and Robert Howard spoke at graduation.

200 Graduates

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Clayton HowardSalutatorian

attendingDartmouth College

your kindgom awaits

93.40%

0.01%Post-Secondary Education

Military Service

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Lower Moreland Township School District

Dr. Murray CohenPresident

Mr. Michael MuellerVice President

Mr. Alan SteinbergTreasurer

Mrs. Camille BakerSecretary

Mr. Steve Geiger

Mr. Robert Howard

Mr. Yuri Khalif

Mr. Howard Patent

Mr. Lance Wolbransky

Dr. Marykay FeeleySuperintendent of Schools

Cheryl Galdo, Esq.Director of Human Resources/Public Relations