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Artist-in-Residence Program Wins Acclaim |
Science Department Receives Grant |
“Hoops for a Cure” Grows in Strength |
MS Revives Recycling Program |
Self-contained Eco System Draws Praise |
French TV Film Crew Visits CVHS |
Superintendent’s Message
MS Rekindles Recycling Program
As a science teacher, Tracy
Nardina has a keen interest in
the environment. When she
noticed that the recycling bins
at the back of the music
building parking lot (left over
from a high school student’s
senior project) were not being
utilized, she decided to do
something about it. With the
help of students in her 10th
period study hall and the
cooperation of Middle School
faculty and staff, Ms. Nardina
jumpstarted a recycling
initiative. Eighth grade students
Anna Christner, Cody
Hartman, Brian Fontanesi,
Chris Azzaretto, Nico DeMaio,
and Bryan Calabro are responsible
for the collection of recyclable
paper. At the beginning of
10th period every Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday, the
students make their scheduled
rounds to classrooms to gather
paper that has been designated
for recycling. While the district
generates a small amount of
income from the recycling
company Abitibi, the greatest
benefit is to the environment.
Residents are welcome
to drop their recyclable paper
in the bins outside of regular
school hours.
“Who Knows? Ask Hoo!”
The Intermediate School has introduced the “Who Knows? Ask
Hoo!” column on the school's website to help improve student
achievement by addressing topics such as homework tips, study
habits, time management, and communications. Parents and
students are invited to click on the Hoo logo (see owl below) on
the IS home page and e-mail questions to the Hoo Colt Team.
Responses will be posted
on the Hoo page and
appear in the Chatterbox
newsletter. The page will
also include helpful
feature articles and links
to educational resources.
Showband Performs in Washington D.C.
The Chartiers Valley Showband, Drill Team
and Charvalettes performed in the 2008 Parade of
the National Cherry Blossom Festival, April 12,
2008. The parade can be seen via internet
streaming video at http://www.news8.net.
Additional festival information is available at
http://nationalcherryblossomfesti
val.org/cms/index.php?id=418.
The Cherry Blossom Festival parade route
followed historic Constitution Avenue between
7th and 17th Streets, NW. Other featured parade
participants included Miss America 2008, Kirsten
Haglund , Sesame Place’s newest neighbor, Abby
Cadabby, Cookie Monster, Grover, Rosita, and
Elmo. Eleven high school bands from across the
country were invited to participate in the NCBF
parade.
Following the parade, the Showband was a
featured performer at the U.S. Navy’s Blessing of
the Fleets. Observed by generations of sailors,
fishermen, merchant mariners and navies around
the world, the ancient ceremony offers a tribute
to our nation’s rich maritime heritage.
Kevin Nelson Reaches Spelling Bee Final Stages
Seventh grader Kevin Nelson reached the final rounds of the
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/Western Pennsylvania Spelling Bee on
March 15. The Middle School student made it through eight
rounds and was among the final 11 contestants in the bee.
Congratulations Kevin!
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