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PAW PRINT Mahanoy Area Middle School Spring 2014

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Mahanoy Area Middle School

SPRING 2014


Congratulations to the Eighth Grade

Students of the Month for January: Elizabeth Matz and Nick

Foley CavenasFebruary-Jessica Waldron and

Michael HayesMarch-Sydney Gnall and

Matt Lewandowski

Congratulations to the following participants in the Schuylkill County

Spelling Bee held at Blue Mountain High School

Marcus Crespo tied for 11thJess Waldron for 10th and

Sierra Ward for 7th

Nobody should feel like they have to deal with digital harassment and online drama alone. Don’t just be a bystander, waiting on the side-lines. Here are tips on how to be an upstand-er:

•Be a wingman. If your friend’s dealing with harassment from classmates, strangers, or a crush, show your friend that you’re someone to depend on. Listen without making judg-ments — especially because your friend may feel powerless and unable to get away from the harassment.•Play nice/Think twice. Let’s face it. You’re going to be mad at people who harass your friends. But feeding into the drama will only make things worse. Find ways to help your friend take action without taking revenge. •Show concern. If you’re worried that your friend is in an abusive romantic relationship, say so. Remember that your friend might not feel manipulated, even if you think it’s obvi-ous. Offer to help your friend end the relation-ship safely. Click here to learn more.•Recruit backup. Help your friend identify oth-er people who will be supportive. Remember that different people might be able to help in different ways.

Be an upstander!

REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 11:00AM WALK FROM 12:00 TO 3:00

ADMISSION IS FREE!!!RAIN OR SHINE

COME OUT AND WALK FOR YOUR FRIENDS, WALK FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS, WALK FOR

YOURSELF. THERE WILL BE FOOD AVAILABLE FOR

PURCHASE, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES, AND VALUABLE INFORMATION.

TOGETHER WE CAN “STOMP OUT SUICIDE”. ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE TASK-

FORCE IN OUR EFFORT TO EXTEND PUBLIC AWARENESS.

Mahanoy Area Drug and Alcohol

Prevention Coalition Meeting

Monday, April 14, 2014 at 2:30pm in the High School LGI Room


The following students recently attendied the Schuylkill County Middle School Computer Fair.

Maddyson Minalda Maddison Mick

Maddison Marquardt Aaron Lawrence Christian Alvarez

Sierra Ward Noella NearyRiley Marion

Brooke McPherson

Students Recognized On Friday, February 21, the following students were invited to a pizza social in recognition of their first half awards.

Shayla MullenHannah Bradley

Noah KarnishAriel MolinaShane Miller

Anthony MerchlinskyBrad SawekciDakota Sheipe

Meredith RhoadesMegan BiscoDaryn Spalti

Brendan BennettJenna WaltonTaylor Bettis Ryan Folk

Jessica WaldronJames MullenAnna Hanley

Savannah DolbinJustina MckenzieMichael WargoCameron Jones

Kathryn McCarthyMegan BabinskyJustin LetcavagePayton BernardynNathan MaclearyElizabeth MatzNick Cavenas

The Ski Club traveled to Smuggler’s Notch, Vermont from Friday, February 21, 2014 through Monday, Feb-ruary 24, 2014. Middle school students included Brian Boyle, Cade Cunningham, Cole Macieunas and Jor-dan Lipshaw.High School students on the trip were Shawna Welsh, Nick Scicchitano, Kenny Boyle, Marcus Schmerfeld, Mark Lawrence , Trevor Flynn, Peter Osifat, John Hen-ry Schroeder, Jacob Shaup, and Jaco Ulicny.

Students Attend Computer Fair

Ski Club Members Go To Vermont

Girls and Boys Basketball Camp

sponsored by Lady Bears Basketball Boosters

June 16 - June 18, 20148:30 am - 1:15 pm

Camp Director: Dot Demmer


Elementary School CornerMRS. SUSAN C. SCHEELER, PRINCIPAL

DEPARTMENT DOINGSThe elementary Social Studies Department under the guidance of Mrs. Jeanette Amershek celebrated Harriet Tubman Day (March 10) with a song on the morning announcements writ-ten and sung by Jonathan Sprout. We also turned the Elemen-tary School green by sending home a poem requesting everyone wear a green shirt on St. Patrick’s Day. Elementary Science chairperson Mrs. Janelle Blozousky an-nounced that the fourth grade has started the Science and En-ergy Club. Mr. Gary MacCready, Energy Industry Partnership Program Manager and Director of Youth Programs from the ReDCo Group comes into her classroom during the enrichment period on Day 2’s to provide the instruction. The twenty stu-dents participating were chosen based on having the highest average for the first two marking periods in science. Along with learning about science, technology, and energy occupations, the students will be building their very own solar car. The elementary English Language Arts Department under the guidance of Mrs. Natalie Zawada planned an educational and fun celebration for “Read Across America Day” on March 3rd. Students were asked to wear jeans and a red shirt and were giv-en accessories to identify them as “Thing One” or “Thing Two” from the “Cat in the Hat”. During the reading classes, student partners read together choosing the different titles of Dr. Seuss books. At our assembly, students took the reader’s oath and then listened to the “Cat in the Hat” as read by Mrs. Scheeler and then watched the animated movie to compare and contrast both. There was also a PowerPoint that taught students about Dr. Seuss and his books. Students participated as a group in a quiz game show at the end. After the presentation, students en-joyed a treat in their classroom. Special thanks to Mrs. Michelle Wells for her help in this endeavor. The elementary Math department under the guidance of Mrs. Megan Tomko planned activities to celebrate our 100th day of school. Every classroom was divided into two groups with each receiving 100 cups each. Through cooperative efforts each group had to build the highest and soundest structure possible.EDUCATIONALLY SPEAKINGDuring February, each classroom participated in the Prevention Education Program which dealt with the differences between good touching and bad touching.Classrooms also participated in the PA Tracks program whose theme was “Eat Smart to Play Hard.”Newspaper in Education Week was celebrated in conjunction with the Republican Herald during the week of March 3-7. Spe-cial thanks to Mrs. Connie Jarrard for coordinating the activities involved. HELPING OTHERSThe elementary school raised a total of $3,287.18 for the Ameri-can Heart Association through “Jump Rope for Heart”. Our top fundraiser, Miss Kaziah Streisel, raised $352.50 by herself. Thanks to Ms. Kelly Wolfe for coordinating this worthy event!Our staff and students also participated in “Red-Out Day” which

was sponsored by the high school to raise money for the Ameri-can Heart Association. Students celebrated “Hoodie Hoo Day” in the gymnasium on February 20th. Students paid $1.00 to wear a crazy hat to wel-come in spring. Proceeds were donated to Pennies for Patients. Mrs. Dobeck’s class raised the most money in the elementary school for the Pennies for Patients campaign. They will be treated to a pizza party towards the end of the year.First grade students made a charitable donation during their Valentine’s Party this year. The students donated $83.00 to the MA Bears and Friends Relay for Life Team.The MA Bears and Friends Relay for Life team under the direc-tion of Amy Dobeck have currently raised $2,529.12 this school year. On the February 28th In-Service Day teachers and staff held a relay luncheon in which many teachers prepared a lun-cheon food item and all donated $5 each to eat. This luncheon alone raised $360.00. BLOOMSBURG THEATRE ENSEMBLEThe Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble presented “The Amazing Mr. Franklin (or Ben There, Done That)” on Monday, March 10th in the gymnasium. True stories of the life and times of this famous American were presented in a funny and moving show by a professional actor. This program served both as a tool for curriculum enhancement and a unique opportunity for students to discover the world from other perspectives.LUNCH WITH THE PRINCIPALForty-eight (48) elementary students with perfect attendance during the first 100 days of school joined Mrs. Scheeler for lunch at McDonald’s in Frackville on February 26th. Students were treated to a Happy Meal and a chocolate chip cookie. The luncheon was a lot of fun and students were well-behaved. Spe-cial thanks to Mrs. Melissa Honus and Mrs. Gloria Dudash for attending as chaperones. STUDENT APPRECIATION MONTHStudent appreciation month was celebrated during February. Our theme, as always, was student pride and self-esteem. We kicked off the month with a Ronald McDonald assembly with this theme entitled “On the Inside”. All students filled out a personal student profile highlighting special things about them-selves. Throughout the month, students were chosen as students of the day both in the classroom and school-wide. School-wide recipients read their profiles over the morning announcements. On March 3rd the concluding assembly was held to celebrate student accomplishments from the first half of the year. Each school-wide “student of the day” was given a certificate with their picture on it. Special thanks to Ms. Dawn Renn for taking the pictures and creating the certificates. As part of our monthly celebration students in K-4 kicked up their heels at the elementary dance that was held in the gym-nasium on February 27th! Students were excited to join in on dances such as the “Chicken Dance”, “Electric Slide”, and “What Does the Fox Say”. Many dressed up for the occasion. Special thanks to Ms. Kelly Wolfe for coordinating the event and the staff for participating!


Students in grades 5-8 that would like to work on the next is-

sue of Paw Print may see Ms. Scicchitano in

the hs art room any day during

remediation.

MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!Two reimbursement checks have been received thus far for the Redner’s Warehouse register tapes. The first was for $147.96 and the second was for $93.57. As of March 16th there were four more submissions to Redner’s totaling $26,525.86 so we should be receiving a check for $265.26. Special thanks to Mrs. Dudash for diligently totaling and submitting these tapes!Please keep collecting the Box Tops for Education and Redner’s receipts. Remember that these grant monies are deposited into our student activities’ account to provide assemblies and cel-ebrations for our elementary students.

Family Reading NightHere’s the Scoop on Reading

Thursday, April 24, 20146:00-7:15

Reading is the most important skill you can teach a child.

Of all the skills children learn, it is the one you can influence the most.

Please bring a book to read with your child.

Guest ReaderMrs. Letitia Malarkey

Saturday, April 12, 2014raindate April 19sponsored by the

West End Fire Company

2013-2014 Elementary Yearbook

Orders$18.00

Checks can be made out to Mahanoy Area Elementary and given to Mrs. Zawada or

Mrs. Amershek


Mahanoy Area School Calendar

2014-2015 School YearAugust 18, 19, and 20, 2014 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Inservice Days – Teachers Only August 25, 2014 Monday, First Day of SchoolSeptember 1, 2104 Monday, Labor Day – Schools ClosedSeptember 2, 2014 Tuesday, Schools ReopenOctober 13, 2014 Monday, Inservice Day – Teachers OnlyOctober 14, 2014 Tuesday, Schools ReopenNovember 26, 2014 Wednesday, Act 80 Day – No School for StudentsNovember 27, 28 and December 1, 2014 Thursday, Friday, Monday – Schools Closed – Thanksgiving RecessDecember 2, 2014 Tuesday, Schools ReopenDecember 22 and 23, 2014 Monday and Tuesday, Act 80 Days – No School for StudentsDecember 24, 2014 through January 4, 2015 Christmas Holidays – Schools ClosedJanuary 5, 2015 Monday, Schools ReopenJanuary 14, 2015 90th Day of SchoolJanuary 19, 2015 Monday, Inservice Day – Teachers OnlyJanuary 20, 2015 Tuesday, Schools ReopenFebruary 16, 2015 Monday, Presidents Day – Schools ClosedFebruary 17, 2015 Tuesday, Schools ReopenApril 3 and 6, 2015 Good Friday & Easter Monday – Schools ClosedApril 2 and 7, 2015 Easter Recess/Snow Make-Up DaysApril 8, 2015 Wednesday, Schools ReopenMay 8, 15, and 22, 2015 Fridays, Act 80 Days – No School for StudentsMay 25, 2015 Monday, Memorial Day – Schools ClosedMay 26, 2015 Tuesday, Schools ReopenMay 29, 2015 Friday, Last Day of School for StudentsJune 1, 2015 Monday, Inservice Day – Teachers Only June 2, 2015 Tuesday, Inservice Day – Teachers Only

Science Class by Craig Derr

Student Art Work to be Displayed in Harrisburg

Pennsylvania School Boards As-sociation is proud to announce as part of “PSBA Moving Forward”, the opening of the 1895 Student Art Gallery in March 2014.1895 is the year that PSBA opened its doors to assist the school boards in Pennsylvania. The 1895 gallery will feature a new school district every two months showcasing their students’ art-work grades K-12. Each school district will receive a picture of their display along with a picture in PSBA’s Bulletin & Web Page. Mahanoy Area will display art-work of students in grades K-12 in May 2015.


Jamie AlbaughMichael AnsbachMegan BabinskyBrenden BennettSerena BennettKendall BernardynPayton BernardynMegan BiscoHunter BlossPaige BrodeTopanga BerezwickHannah Bruce

Paige HanerfeldJazmyn HauckAsia JacksonAlexis JonesMaggie JosephMaddie KufroKayla LopezNathan MaclearyRiley MarionDylan MarushakMaddie MarquardtLizzy MatzSarah MatzKathryn McCarthyCourtney McGowenKody McKenzieMaddison Mick

Chorus Performs at State CapitolOn Wednesday, March 26th, members of the 7th and 8th Grade and High School Choruses traveled to the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Both groups were invited as performers for Music Advocacy Day in conjunction with Music in Our Schools Month. On this day, music teachers, retired teachers, parents, students and any others who support the impor-tance of music in public education are invited to the Capitol to speak to legislators and show support for this cause. The chorus students were treated to a tour of the Capitol, set up by Representative Neal Goodman; and following a large press confer-ence, the groups performed on the Rotunda steps. The groups sang full choral selections as well as featured soloists. This was truly an honor for Ma-hanoy Area as only three musical ensembles were selected to perform this day and only two groups from Schuylkill County were selected to perform during the entire Music in Our Schools Month.

Isabel CaseyMadison CavenasTyler ClewellCade CunninghamMorgan DewittCheyenne DunlapTaylor EvansJazzmine FernandezBrooke FifthDevyn FisherJake FreilSydney Gnall

Madison MilewskiMaddison MinaldaNina MooneyAngel NegronDestiny NunemacherSummer PavelickAmber PendergastJustin RiveraAllison ScheelerKayla SchmerfeldChelsea SchwingNico StreiselMiranda StrollisMiranda VargasJessica WaldronSierra WardBilli-Jo Yemm


If you or a friend are experiencing any difficulties with school or home or anything that keeps you from learning, contact a Student Assistance Program Team member or fill out a referral form and drop in one of the boxes located outside the middle school office or the high school nurse’s office. The Student As-sistance Program Team can help remove those barri-ers that keep you from learning and enjoying school.

High School Members:Tom SmithJosette Bet

Dot SciccitanoBridget Pollack

Suzanne MerchlinskyArtie DiCasimirro

Kate OrsulakTrinna Delia

Andrea CaulfieldCathy Stone

Carolyn FishburnJoie GreenPam Wetzel

Middle School Members:

Jen KernJoie Green

Sara KarnishLoretta Murphy-Birster

Maggie FesslerTracy DudashMike HeaterKate OrsulakTrinna Delia

Andrea CaulfieldSuzanne Merchlinsky

Carolyn Fishburn

Need Help With A Problem?

Getting to Know Ms. McGann and

Ms. HemingBy: Maggie Joseph and Morgan DeWitt

Miss McGann

Q. What is your favorite book?A. My favorite books are the Winnie the Pooh series by A.A. Milne. My Mom and Grandmom used to read them to me when I was younger, then I continued the tradition by reading them to my brother and sister when they were born.Q. What is your favorite hobby?A. I have many favorite hobbies. Some of my favorite hobbies are spending time with my family, reading, traveling, working on my house and cooking.Q. What is your favorite color?A. My favorite color is blue.Q. What is your favorite holiday? A. My favorite holiday is Christmas. I really love the entire Christmas holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day.Q. What is your favorite season?A. I enjoy all of the seasons. I love the colors of the fall, the first snow fall in the winter, the flowers blooming in the spring and the warmth and festivities of summer.

Ms. Heming

Q. What is your favorite book?A. My favorite book is To Kill A MockingbirdQ. What do you like to do in your free time?A. I like to spend time with my family or read in my spare time.Q. What is your favorite color?A. My favorite colors are black and gold.Q. What is your favorite holiday? A. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving!Q. What is your favorite season?A. My favorite season is fall.


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