- The Secret Agents under the direction of Mrs. Cindy Clark, adopted a six year old girl through the district’s Secret Santa program. Students donated clothing, shoes, toys, and art supplies that will help the girl’s family have a more enjoyable Christmas.
- More than 50 students in Secret Agent program also made Christmas tree ornaments in preparation for their annual trip on Tuesday December 21st to Pennknoll Village where they will decorate the tree in the community room. Homemade Christmas cards will be distributed and the students will interact with the residents by playing BINGO.
- More than $900.00 was donated by the Middle school staff for a needy Secret Santa family. The money will be used by the family for purchasing heating oil and for repairs to the family car.
- The money collected by our 6th grade advisory group from “wear your hat in school day” last week was used to purchase books and gas cards for Your Safe Haven and families staying at shelter.
On Thursday Dec. 9th, our 6th grade sponsored and organized “wear your hat for the day” as their community service project. For a $1.00 contribution, staff and students could wear a hat of their choice in classes. Fliers, announcements, and collection procedures were organized by students under Mrs. Grabill’s guidance. A total of $160.00 was collected with the money being used to purchase children’s books and gas cards that will be donated to Your Safe Haven.
As part of our ongoing efforts to combat bullying in our school and in collaboration with Highmark and the Windber Research Institute, information for parents to complete a short optional survey was sent home with students on Thursday Dec. 9th. Parent feedback is important to learn of their perceptions and experiences involving their child and bullying at school. The information helps ensure our program fits the needs of students, staff, and parents. The parent survey must be completed by Dec.31, 2010. The link to complete the survey online is: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22BF8WCN245