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A National Award-Winning Publication October 2017 PRIDE RAIDER PRIDE RAIDER Table of Contents Red Ribbon Week ............................... 4 #SVGivesBack .................................... 5 SV hires assistant principals .............. 10 SV graduates release debut album .... 14 School Board members make honor roll............................................. 16 November 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 November 4 - SAT Testing, 7:30 a.m. November 5 - Daylight Savings Time Ends November 6 - School Board Meeting, Work Session, IHS Aud., 7 p.m.; End of First Nine Weeks November 7 - Election Day November 10 - Act-80 Day, No School for Students November 10-12 - SVMS Musical, IHS Aud., 7 p.m. November 11 - Veterans Day November 13 - School Board Meeting, Regular Session, IHS Aud., 7 p.m. November 14 - Report Card Release November 17 - Start dates for Varsity and Middle School Winter Sports November 22 - Act-80 Day, No School for Students November 23 - Thanksgiving November 23-27 - District Holiday, No School For more dates, visit www.svsd.net/WebCalendar . Bridge Update The Seneca School Bridge Project is expected to be completed – and all lanes opened – the week of Nov. 20. A turning lane into the secondary campus in Jackson will be part of that opening. We’ll keep you updated. Saddle shoes, poodle skirts, leather jackets and chain wallets were all the rage in the 1950s. On Oct. 26, they were trending everywhere you looked when visiting Connoquenessing Valley Elementary (CVE) School. Students, staff, parents and community members spent the day and evening celebrating CVE’s 60th Anniversary; six decades of service and excellence! e evening festivities brought out over 800 people, many of whom participated in a featured sock hop and hand-jive contest. Others enjoyed a soda fountain (root beer floats sponsored by the Zelienople Rotary), hay rides, games, art activities, a PTO Book Fair and a bake sale. Revelers were even greeted by a sunny yellow 1957 Chevy sporting CVE’s well-known honey bee. Principal DeeAnn Graham said she was thrilled to see so many former students return to the school as parents and volunteers for the celebration program. “It was truly a wonderful thing to experience,” Ms. Graham said. “We are so fortunate to have such a supportive, caring community.” CVE opened its doors in October 1957, about 16 months aſter a joint decision of the former individual school districts of Lancaster Township and Zelienople and Harmony Boroughs decided to merge. Since the initial construction, CVE has had playground expansions, boiler and roof replacements, and a 50,000-square-foot addition and renovation. A substantial building project was completed in 1992, which provided 26 new classrooms, special education rooms, three kindergartens and two seminar rooms. Also added were a gymnasium, cafetorium and a 3,200-square-foot library, computer room, art room, and two music rooms. In 1997-98, CVE went from a K-5 building to a K-4 building as Seneca Valley introduced the middle school team teaching concept and all fiſth and sixth graders were grouped together at their own building sites: Haine Middle School and Evans City Middle School. In 2003, a six-room construction project called “Twoville” introduced a second grade classroom wing to the building. Today, the school with the blue roof and idyllic setting just outside of the community park has returned to its normal schedule. Inside, though, are hundreds of students preparing for bright futures and certainly looking forward to the day when they can return to celebrate CVE’s next big anniversary. See you then! More photos can be found on page 6. CVE marks 60th Anniversary in style FAR out!
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A National Award-Winning

Publication

October 2017

PRIDERAIDER

PRIDERAIDER

Table of ContentsRed Ribbon Week ...............................4#SVGivesBack ....................................5SV hires assistant principals ..............10 SV graduates release debut album ....14 School Board members make honor roll............................................. 16

November 2017

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November 4 - SAT Testing, 7:30 a.m. November 5 - Daylight Savings Time Ends November 6 - School Board Meeting, Work Session, IHS Aud., 7 p.m.; End of First Nine Weeks November 7 - Election Day November 10 - Act-80 Day, No School for Students November 10-12 - SVMS Musical, IHS Aud., 7 p.m. November 11 - Veterans DayNovember 13 - School Board Meeting, Regular Session, IHS Aud., 7 p.m. November 14 - Report Card Release November 17 - Start dates for Varsity and Middle School Winter Sports November 22 - Act-80 Day, No School for Students November 23 - Thanksgiving November 23-27 - District Holiday, No School For more dates, visit www.svsd.net/WebCalendar.

Bridge UpdateThe Seneca School Bridge Project is expected to be completed – and all lanes opened – the week of Nov. 20. A turning lane into the secondary campus in Jackson will be part of that opening. We’ll keep you updated.

Saddle shoes, poodle skirts, leather jackets and chain wallets were all the rage in the 1950s. On Oct. 26, they were trending everywhere you looked when visiting Connoquenessing Valley Elementary (CVE) School.

Students, staff, parents and community members spent the day and evening celebrating CVE’s 60th Anniversary; six decades of service and excellence!

The evening festivities brought out over 800 people, many of whom participated in a featured sock hop and hand-jive contest. Others enjoyed a soda fountain (root beer floats sponsored by the Zelienople Rotary), hay rides, games, art activities, a PTO Book Fair and a bake sale. Revelers were even greeted by a sunny yellow 1957 Chevy sporting CVE’s well-known honey bee.

Principal DeeAnn Graham said she was thrilled to see so many former students return to the school as parents and volunteers for the celebration program. “It was truly a wonderful thing to experience,” Ms. Graham said. “We are so fortunate to have such a supportive, caring community.”

CVE opened its doors in October 1957, about 16 months after a joint decision of the former individual school districts of Lancaster Township and Zelienople and Harmony Boroughs decided to merge. Since

the initial construction, CVE has had playground expansions, boiler and roof replacements, and a 50,000-square-foot addition and renovation. A substantial building project was completed in 1992, which provided 26 new classrooms, special education rooms, three kindergartens and two seminar rooms. Also added were a gymnasium, cafetorium and a 3,200-square-foot library, computer room, art room, and two music rooms.

In 1997-98, CVE went from a K-5 building to a K-4 building as Seneca Valley introduced the middle school team teaching concept and all fifth and sixth graders were grouped together at their own building sites: Haine Middle School and Evans City Middle School.

In 2003, a six-room construction project called “Twoville” introduced a second grade classroom wing to the building.

Today, the school with the blue roof and idyllic setting just outside of the community park has returned to its normal schedule. Inside, though, are hundreds of students preparing for bright futures and certainly looking forward to the day when they can return to celebrate CVE’s next big anniversary.

See you then!More photos can be found on page 6.

CVE marks 60th Anniversary in styleFARout!

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Participants at this year’s “Fly Me to the Moon” homecoming festivities played among the stars as they enjoyed a carnival followed by a parade on Oct. 5. At the carnival, food booths were available and various booster groups ran game booths such as a bean bag toss, a duck pond and raffles. The parade featured the Seneca Valley “Roaring” Raider Marching Band, local fire trucks and floats created by student sports teams and organizations. The evening concluded with a fireworks display.

At Seneca Valley’s Raider Football pregame festivities at NexTier Stadium, Hannah Knapp was crowned queen and Paul Lopiccolo king on Oct. 6.

To end the spirited week, students in grades 9-12 enjoyed a night of music, dancing and fun at the homecoming dances on Oct. 7

SV celebrates homecoming

Seneca Valley Homecoming King and Queen, Paul Lopiccolo and Hannah Knapp.

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ECE students find the beatStudents at Evans City Elementary (ECE) School “found their rhythm” with visiting artist and percussionist Jeff Berman.

Students in first through fourth grade have spent the last month focusing specifically on rhythm and “coding” strategies.

First and second graders have used their names, book titles, reading strategy posters, and even the lunch menu to determine the syllabication and pitch patterns within their speech. They then translated this to interesting rhythmic patterns and used body bands to say it and play it. Third and fourth graders worked collaboratively to develop a “code” for four-beat measures.

As a culminating activity for the artist-in-residence and the coding experiences, there were two assemblies on Oct. 6. The first showcased reflections and polyrhythms from grade 3, and the second session, did the same with grade 4.

Olweus kicks off at SVOctober is National Bullying Prevention Month. This campaign unites communities nationwide to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. In support of this, Seneca Valley students participated in their annual Olweus bullying prevention kick-off programs over the past several weeks.

Each K-6 building had activities that focused on cooperation, teamwork and leadership while promoting a strong anti-bullying message. It also included assemblies from various groups including The Gab Show, Victory Performance and Puppet Team, Saltworks Theatre, The StrandTastics and the Seneca Valley Performance Troupe.

Secondary students were also involved in anti- bullying activities including STOMP Out Bullying’s signature campaign Blue Shirt Day World Day of Bullying Prevention on Oct. 2.

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is a districtwide research-based program that allows students to participate in weekly classroom meetings and incorporate a variety of bullying prevention topics and community building activities.

In good handsNational School Bus Safety Week, which is held during the third full week of October each year, is an active and evolving public education program and a way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.

Throughout the week Oct. 16-20, Seneca Valley students gave their bus drivers small gifts as a token of their appreciation.

Click here for additional tips on how to keep children safe at the bus stop.

Stop, listen and learnIn a fire, every second counts. Seneca Valley students learned this and much more during National Fire Prevention Week, held Oct. 9-13.

Throughout the week, SV elementary schools held fire safety days in their buildings. Local fire departments

visited students to teach them how to properly escape in the event of a fire and how to dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency. Thank you to all of our local fire departments who came out to discuss fire prevention and safety!

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Pajama Rama funIt was a pajama party! Seneca Valley Middle School (SVMS) hosted a girls-only Pajama Rama event at the school on Sept. 29.

Seventh grade girls and teachers wore their pajamas for a night of food and fun that included games, karaoke, nail painting, jewelry making, team-building sessions and a dance party.

“This event provides girls the opportunity to make new friends, get reacquainted with old friends and bond with their new teachers to kick-off the school year on a positive and fun note,” said SVMS School Counselor Tammie Limmer. “Overall, the night was a huge success and the SVMS staff is already looking forward to next year’s event!”

In the Red

National Red Ribbon Week began in 1985, in response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena. In honor of Agent Camarena’s memory and his battle against illegal drugs, a coalition was formed, and in 1988, the first National Red Ribbon Celebration took place. This year’s event took place Oct. 23-27. As noted by the Red Ribbon Campaign website, these important activities serve as a

catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. Since its inception, the campaign has reached millions of U.S. children and families. District-wide, Seneca Valley participated in a number of Red Ribbon Week activities, including pledge signings, daily clothing themes, classroom discussions, building activities and more.

Do what you loveEvans City Middle School (ECMS) hosted an exploratory career fair on Oct. 20. Presenters included a civil engineer, a veterinarian, a pilot, a musician, a physical therapist and many more.

Students enjoyed learning about different career

opportunities and were able to ask questions to the professionals themselves.

Thank you to all of our presenters who came out to ECMS, and helping our students discover what they want to do when they grow up!

Haine Middle School students are seen here in their “Proud to Make Good Choices” red and white clothing.

Rowan Elementary is giving drugs the boot and reading good books at the same time.

CVE students say “peace out” to drugs as part of the District’s Red Ribbon Week activities.

Members of the SV Intermediate High School staff celebrate Red Ribbon week by wearing their college/university gear and showing “team spirit.”

From the skiesSeneca Valley Middle School (SVMS) celebrated their annual Olympic Day on Oct. 11. Seventh and eighth grade students spent the day representing different countries and participated in team-building activities including a traditional opening ceremony held at NexTier Stadium. To take a look (from above) check out the drone video, shot and edited by SVMS Performing Arts Teacher Oliver Wiehe here.

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Hurricane reliefThe images we have seen and the stories we have heard about the hurricanes in the southern regions of our Country have been both heartbreaking and moving.

Like many of you, SV wanted to help.

Many classrooms and buildings here at Seneca Valley expressed an interest in helping and have been busy collecting donations and supplies over the past month to help those who were affected.

Evans City Middle School (ECMS) sixth grade teacher Carey Carvelli’s classrooms collected small school

supplies and purchased a couple of gift cards to send to a classroom teacher, Emily Delaney, in Texas. Her sister, Liz Pferdehirt, works in Evans City Elementary, which is how they learned about the devastation that this school faced.

“They lost everything. We wanted to brighten their day by making a small difference,” said Ms. Carvelli. “The students each made bookmarks with inspirational quotes on them to send in the package as well.”

These are just some of the types of fundraisers that have taken place across the District. At Haine

Middle School, students and staff donated multiple boxes of supplies to a truck heading to Texas. CVE planned “Texas Tuesdays” during the month of September where faculty and staff were encouraged to participate in games and raffles that raised money to support those in need. Rowan Elementary School PTA held a Family Movie Night, which collected donations for the recent hurricane victims and asked families to drop off donations of non-perishable foods, personal hygiene items, diapers, and new clothing.

Service is SV Junior’s callingSeneca Valley junior Hiruni Herat began a project in eighth grade that has now developed into her “biggest passion.”

Miss Herat has been working to donate supplies to a very small and poor rural school, named Palpita, near the town of Pugoda, Sri Lanka. She began by donating backpacks and school supplies and that developed into raising money to buy the school a printer and copier. The principal at Palpita School was so moved by this gesture, they asked Miss Herat to host a Leadership Camp for all students in grades 3-12. Miss Herat presented this project at the School Board Meeting on Oct. 2.

“Going to a school as good Seneca Valley where I have hundreds of opportunities and resources, and then realizing that not everyone has the ability to receive such a good edu-cation was a life-changing moment for me,” stated Miss Herat. “I wish somehow I could give the students at Palpita School the opportunities that I have, especially after meeting them and realizing how bright they are. My next project with the school is to raise money to renovate their science lab, and I am also in the process of starting my own nonprofit to help poor rural schools.”

Donations to help Miss Herat reach her goal are being accepted at https://www.youcaring.com/palpita-school-967340

SV seventh grader makes a differenceMaking a difference is constantly on the mind of Seneca Valley Middle School seventh grade student Corbin Edge, a resident of Evans City.

Corbin, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was 18-months old. Diabetes affects his daily life in ways that others cannot see, but Corbin is determined to live as normal a life as others his age. His commitment to raising awareness and funds for the American Diabetes Association has led to him being honored as the 2017-18 Youth Ambassador for the Western Pennsylvania Diabetes Association.

Corbin has donated those funds - $17,500 in total to date – to the American Diabetes Association, and others have noticed how he is making a difference. His purpose is clear: “I want to help to find a cure for diabetes so that kids don’t have to go through what I have to every day.”

The annual American Diabetes Association’s Step Out Walk was held in Pittsburgh on Oct. 7. This year, Corbin and his team did more than just walk; he was the keynote speaker for the walk, one of the opportunities that he has been granted as the ADA’s Youth Ambassador.

#SVGivesBack

Adding some color Students spent the past several weeks painting bold designs, beautiful landscapes and inspiring words in vivid colors to cover the coarse surface of rocks that were sent overseas.

Seneca Valley Leadership and Career Development classes partnered with Hero’s Angels to paint rocks to send to military men and women serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. The effort is intended to help bring color back to an environment that is very barren and monochromatic.

These classes initiated the project to provide for soldiers in need. Their mission is to “provide care packages to symbolize our appreciation to the men and women who volunteer to serve in our Armed Forces; to support, honor and thank them for the commitment they made to serve our country.”

In addition, the students wrote cards/letters, collected donations and sent care packages that were sent with these rocks earlier this month.

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Throughout the month of October, Seneca Valley students could be found going “beyond our walls” to offer messages of hope for those who are fighting the breast cancer battle every day. Finding a cure and keeping awareness front and center are just some of the messages they learned and are sharing through their efforts. In total, SV was able to donate over $1,000 toward breast cancer causes and research.

SV trades blue and black for pink

Far outContinued from page 1

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Brainstorming with a purposeAs part of this year’s curriculum, students in grades 1-4 are partic-ipating in lessons that encourage innovation, collaboration and invention. Throughout these lessons, the students will be taken through a nine-step thinking process that will culminate in the development of a new idea to share with their peers.

Recently at CVE, classes participated in step three- Brainstorming. Pictured here showcase CVE students in grades 2 - 4 collaborating their ideas and brainstorming with a purpose.

“All in all, the message that we were sending was one of teamwork and innovation,” stated Jodi Albert, CVE Technology Facilitator. “I also stressed that an idea, if not success-ful, could lead to an even better idea. We talked of reasons why something had success and what we could do to improve it if not successful. The message is that supporting each other with constructive language will lead their teams to a successful endeavor.”

Speaker seriesAP Government students in Jim Lucot’s classes attended the Town Hall Events Series at Heinz History Center for a presentation coordinated by the US Holocaust Memorial and Museum on Oct. 17.

Connectivity through technologyThe first lecture of the Seneca Valley STEM Lecture Series happened at the senior high school and featured Mr. Gregory Quiggle, vice president of product management at iDirect Technologies on Oct. 13. Mr. Quiggle talked about iDirect serving as a global leader in IP-based satellite communications. He also spoke to students about his experience in satellite communications and how to provide technology and solutions to his partners to deploy advanced satellite services.

SV stars in ‘Fishing University’Participating in a national TV show on Sept. 29 was an “off-the-hook” experience for a number of SV’s secondary students. Science classes from Seneca Valley Intermediate High School participated in a taping of “Fishing University,” an outdoor television show that has been broadcasting for 32 years. The taping included the show’s co-hosts as well as several local guests from Moraine State Park and Jennings Environmental Education Center. The group spoke for about an hour to students about the types of jobs that can be found in the great outdoors. “Fishing University” can be seen on the Outdoor Channel, the Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network in all 50 states and 51 other countries.

The Co-hosts of the show are Charlie Ingram and Ray Brazier. Mr. Ingram is a fishing legend having qualified for 8 Bassmaster Classics and 5 FLW Cup Championships. He is the only angler to win 3

B.A.S.S. Championships in one calendar year. He is among a handful of pros to have had the pleasure of taking two Presidents out fishing---George Bush, Sr. and George W.

Ray Brazier is a veteran tournament angler with over 25 years of experience. He gained recognition in the early years as the engineer that could tweak a boat to its fastest speed. From Motorcross to Maritime Endurance Races. He competed in maritime endurance races from 200 to 550 miles in length. Today, besides competing in the B.A.S.S. Opens, and filming “Fishing University,” he works both Nascar and Indy Race Events for sponsors.

Guest speakers included Wil Taylor, manager of Jennings Environmental Education Center, and Dustin Drew, a state park representative from Moraine State park.

SV in the classroomSeneca Valley Middle School Latin Teacher Sarah Deeds organized a very special Mythology Lesson for the Lat-in 1 students on Oct. 20. Through the Cleveland Museum of Art’s distance learning program, students experienced a virtual field trip to the museum centered around the Gods and Heroes of Greece and Rome. Students interacted with the museum instructor and she displayed and ex-plained artwork from their collection that depicted sculptures, paintings, and images of Hercules and Perseus.

Join the clubThe Junior Classical League Latin Club got off to a great start this year with its largest-ever initiation class! Students in their first year of the club wore stolae and togae as well as the bullae talismans that they had made themselves for initiation. Ludi, or celebratory games, were held after the initiation ceremony to celebrate such a wonderful start to the JCL experience for these students!

The Junior Classical League (JCL) is open to any student enrolled in a Latin Class at Seneca Valley. The purpose of the organization shall be to promote a more thorough knowledge of classical life, history and literature; to impart a better understanding of the practical and cultural value of the classics; to interest other students in the classical languages and literature, government, laws, and arts; and as members of the organization, to pattern our citizenship in respect to family, school and nation after the best examples of the classical civilizations.

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For the third year in a row, Seneca Valley had almost 30 percent (26 students total) who made the Westminster Honor Choir.

The Westminster Honor Choir is a choir which consists of 96 singers from Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer counties. Students from 45 schools are eligible to learn two selections for auditions. They must be able to sing any section of each of those songs a capella for a group of three judges. The top 12 scores in each section qualify for the Honor Choir.

“We are so proud of all students who participated in the audition,” said Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Music Teacher, Ms. Bobi-Jean Alexander. “Everyone did well and Seneca Valley is very well represented this year with 26 students!”

Students are led in this effort by Ms. Alexander and Mr. Aaron Magill, senior high school choral director.

The honor choir concert was held at Westminster College on Oct. 28.

Honor Choir members are (number before name denotes chair, number after name denotes grade):

Soprano 1 Tenor 1 1 – Caitlin Bliss (12) 3 – Ryan Lipscomb (11) 5 – Rachel Palaski (11) 8 – Josh Bannon (12) 11 – Matt Cosco (11)

Soprano 2 Tenor 23 – Emma Walsh (12) 3 – Anthony Bale (11)5 – Lyndsey Butler (11) 4 – Nick Folino (9)10 – Micah Link (10) 5 – Jordan Ritchey (11) 8 – Tyler Mortier (12) 9 – Bryce White (9) Alto 1 Bass 1 2 – Anna Stroupe (12) 3 – Jake Nehrer (12)3 – Marisleysis Gonzalez (11) 4 – Sam O’Neil (9)4 – Sarah McKinley (9) 11 – Chris Noah (10)7 – Sammi Carter (9) 12 – Clayton Gross (10) Alto 2 Bass 21 – Brittany Brock (11) 4 – Cole Eckenrode (10)2 – Jena Sabol (11) 7 – Colin Domowicz (12) 3 - Riley Surratt (10)

Three-peat

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Seneca Valley Middle School proudly presents

Friday, November 10th, 7:30pm

Saturday, November 11th, 7:30pm

Sunday, November 12th, 2:00pm

Box office opens 45 minutes before the performances

Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Auditorium

Reservations Recommended

SVMSMUSICAL.COM

The Music Man Jr.. is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International www.MTIShows.com

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Inventionland Institute’s Teacher of the MonthThis month’s Teacher Feature focuses on Mr. Eric Fogle of the Seneca Valley School District! He is certainly not afraid of new innovations. When last school year ended, Mr. Fogle left a traditional school library at Haine Elementary School. This year, Mr. Fogle and the students are utilizing the all new CIRC lab, designed by Inventionland Institute using its Creativeland product and design solutions. Now, this lifelong Star Wars fan has the “force” to bring together students and teachers in a cutting- edge educational environment! To read more about Mr. Fogle, visit: http://inventionlandinstitute.com/inventionland-institutes-teach-er-month/

SV welcomes two new team membersAshley PorterAt Seneca Valley’s School Board Meeting on Oct. 16, board members approved the appointment of Ashley Porter as assistant principal at Haine Elementary School in Cranberry Township.

Mr. Porter comes to Seneca Valley from the Pittsburgh Roosevelt PreK-5 School in the Pittsburgh Public School District where he has been serving as an elementary school principal for the past three years. He assumes the role at Haine Elementary School after Ms. Kristen White was recently promoted to the position of principal at Haine. “I consider it an honor and a privilege to serve as Assistant Principal at Haine Elementary School,” said Mr. Porter. “It will be my pleasure to partner with the students, teachers and families at such a progressive school district. Go Raiders!” A resident of Center Township in Beaver County, Mr. Porter also has experience as a middle school vice principal for Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8 School in the Pittsburgh Public School District, and high school vice principal for Moon Area and Big Beaver Falls School Districts in Allegheny and Beaver counties, respectively. Prior to his administrative roles, he was a director of online learning and teacher for Big Beaver Falls. Mr. Porter earned his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned his Technology Integration K-12 Certification from the Penn State University Beaver Campus. He also earned his Master of Education in Administrative and Policy Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.

Seneca Valley business manager earns professional registration statusSeneca Valley Business Manager Lynn Burtner has been approved for renewal status as a Pennsylvania Registered School Business Administrator (PRSBA) for a period of four years by the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO).

In order to be granted the professional registration status by PASBO, a school business official must meet high personal, ethical and professional standards established for the registration program. These include formal education, experience and continuing education. Once attained, the registration must be renewed every four years through a program of professional development.

Ms. Burtner has been in the role of Business Manager at Seneca Valley since June 2009. An experienced financial executive, Ms. Burtner has more than 20 years of business administration practice in K-12

and higher education, including such institutions as American University, Butler Area School District and Butler County Community College. Ms. Burtner has a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Slippery Rock University and a Master of Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University.

PASBO is the state professional association of school business officials whose responsibilities include the business and service functions of public and non-public schools. PASBO’s purposes are to promote the highest standards of ethics and practices in school business administration and to encourage professional development and improvement of individuals engaged in school business management.

PASBO is affiliated with the Association of School Business Official International (ASBO).

Andrew TetiAlso at Seneca Valley’s School Board Meeting that night, board members approved the appointment of Andrew Teti as assistant principal at Evans City Elementary School in Evans City. Mr. Teti comes to Seneca Valley

from the Franklin Regional School District where he is a fourth grade teacher at Heritage Elementary School. He assumes the role at Evans City Elementary School after Ms. Cassie Pencek recently took a posi-tion with the Fox Chapel Area School District. “I am excited and honored to be joining the Evans City community,” said Mr. Teti. “I feel strongly that through positive relationships with the students, staff, parents, and community members, we can create a unique and exceptional learning environment for all students. I am extremely excited to begin creating these relationships at Evans City Elementary School!” A Scott Township resident in Allegheny County, Mr. Teti also has experience as vice principal at Dunbar Middle School, a part of the Kanawha County Schools in Dunbar, West Virginia. Prior to his administrative role, he was an eighth grade math teacher and mathematics department head in the same district. Mr. Teti also brings with him education experience as a school technology facilitator, special education support teacher and athletic coach for several sports including tennis, basketball and ice hockey. Tonight’s hire also brings Mr. Teti back to Seneca Valley as his student teaching experience took place at Evans City Elementary School in 2010. Mr. Teti earned his Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa. He also earned his Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, where he is enrolled in the Doctoral program for Educational Leadership.

Spreading peace, joyDr. Sean McCarty, assistant super-intendent for K-6 instruction (front row, far left), and Mr. Jim Nickel, school board president (front row, fourth from left), are seen here with new friends they recently made on a personal trip to Haiti with the Peace & Joy Family Project.

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ational October is National Principals Month – a month to celebrate our Principals and remember how important their work is in every school. Principals set the academic tone for their schools and work collaboratively with teachers to develop and maintain high curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives. Through their vision, dedication, and determination, Principals provide the mobilizing force for achieving student success. We encourage you to join us in this celebration by sharing your appreciation with our Principals. Thank you.

Principals

Assistant Principals

Ms. DeeAnn GrahamPrincipal – CVE

Ms. Lauri PendredPrincipal – ECES

Ms. Nan FarmarPrincipal – RES

Ms. Kristen WhitePrincipal – HES

Ms. Cassandra DoggrellPrincipal – HMS

Ms. Tina FrancisAsst. Principal – CVE

Ms. Cassandra PencekAsst. Principal – ECES

Dr. Mallory EylesAsst. Principal – RES

Ms. Megan LizewskiAsst. Principal – ECMS & HMS

Mr. Mark KorcinskyPrincipal – SHS

Dr. Matthew DelpPrincipal – IHS

Mr. Robert CehPrincipal – SVMS

Mr. Joseph VillaniAsst. Principal – SHS

Ms. Denise ManganelloPrincipal – SVAOC

Ms. Katie LangleyActing Asst. Principal – SHS

Ms. Erin MazerAsst. Principal – IHS

Mr. Kyle LeggettActing Asst. Principal – IHS

Mr. Robert RasoAsst. Principal – SVMS

Mr. Tony BabusciAsst. Principal – SVAOC

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Ms. Mandy ToyPrincipal – ECMS

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“Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.” John Wooden

As I stood at the starting line of the 2017 WPIAL Cross Country Championships, I could not help but reflect back on the past 12 months and think of the target on the backs of our boys’ team – the defending WPIAL champions. They had successfully handled the challenge of repeating as section champions and, now, here they were seconds away from the start of their most important race to date. The weather was ideal and course conditions were perfect.

The gun sounded and off they went, sprinting uphill and into the woods and around the course at Coopers Lake. At the midway point, Seneca Valley was well positioned but on their heels were section rivals Butler and North Allegheny. As runners crossed the finish line we all tried to calculate team scores in our heads but individually we all knew it was a race too close to call. Finally, following an agonizing 15 minute wait, the results were in – Seneca Valley had repeated as WPIAL champions, narrowly defeating Butler by a mere seven points. What became very evident to me that day was just how important team depth is and how courageous our runners were. Every place mattered that day and the boldness of these runners made it possible.

Earlier in the afternoon, four members of the Raider girls’ cross-country team had qualified for the PIAA state championships and the team took home fourth place overall. Abby Lizewski and Megan Aaron were repeat PIAA qualifiers and joining them were freshman Bailey Royhab and sophomore Lizzy White. While the girls’ team fell one place shy of team qualification, the effort of our team matched that on the boys’ side and we look forward with much anticipation to the girls’ performance at the state meet on Nov. 4!

Congratulations to all of the runners on our boys’ and girls’ cross country teams – you have been nothing short of outstanding this season.

“The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” Ralph Nader

Last Friday night I stood on the sidelines at Altoona’s Mansion Park Stadium and watched the final seconds tick down on our 2017 football season. The Raiders would walk off the field for the final time in victory – soundly defeating Altoona 49-13 in as complete a team performance as I have seen all season. There were plenty of memorable moments for our seniors: Noah Mancuso scoring two touchdowns, Jake Bunofsky hauling in a 59-yard touchdown pass, Gabe Miller and Evan Schillero scoring touchdowns and, arguably the most notable moment was Cameron Comack’s first career interception to close out the game. And while the Raiders won’t be in a position to return to Heinz Field this fall, that should in no way lessen the impact of this senior class on the future of our football program. From top to bottom, their legacy will be that of leadership. This class has represented our District in a manner becoming of champions and have instilled a set of values in our underclass players that will reap benefits in years to come. For that, I commend them for their season long performance and their commitment to the values of being a Raider student-athlete. I am quite certain they will meet with nothing but success down the road and I wish them all the best!

“The strength of the team is each member. The strength of each member is the team.” Phil Jackson

What I have come to learn is that with the start of the school year each fall, I am certain Raider student-athletes are poised for many successful moments. In 2017, that was no different. The boys’ golf team qualified for WPIAL team championships and junior Mark McNulty advanced out of the WPIAL championships to compete at the PIAA state tournament. Girls’ golf team member Kennedy Johnson narrowly missed PIAA state qualification by two places but that cannot diminish what has been an outstanding career with our girls’ golf program. For the 10th year in a row, boys’ soccer qualified for the WPIAL championships and did so returning only one starter from a season ago. Girls’ soccer joined the post-season parade, finishing second in their section and qualifying for the WPIAL championships. Girls’ tennis finished their season at 9-9. Still pending is the season-ending result of our girls’ volleyball team. As of this writing, the Raiders were preparing for the second round of the WPIAL championships. Results will be available in November.

Raider AthleticsOCTOBER 2017

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By Heather Lewis, Seneca Valley Athletic and Activities Director

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TRI-STATE ORTHOPAEDICS – Athletes of the Month Seneca Valley Athletics is pleased to partner with Tri-State Orthopaedics to sponsor a male and female Raider Athlete of the Month. This year marks the second year of a three-year partnership with Tri-State Orthopaedics and the Athletics Department is pleased to announce the Athletes of the Month for September were senior girls’ golfer Kennedy Johnston and senior boys’ golfer Adam Bushee.

The Female Athlete of the Month is senior golfer Kennedy Johnston. She finished third at the Section Individual championships in late September shooting a 72 and is a two-time WPIAL individual championships qualifier. Miss Johnston has been an instrumental player this season lowering her scoring average to a sub-39 and helped lead the Raiders to an overall record of 8-7 and 5-5 in section play. The Male Athlete of the Month is senior Adam Bushee, another fine golfer in our District. He lead the varsity golf team in scoring average, tied for first place at the Section Individual championships, tied the school record for 9-hole match score with a 32, and placed fourth at the WPIAL individual semi-finals to qualify for his third consecutive WPIAL Individual finals. Mr. Bushee and his teammates recently competed in the WPIAL Team golf semifinals, falling just short of the championship round.

“Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.” Anthony J. D’Angelo

I often use the phrase “Culture, Commitment, Community” when discussing the aspiration to excellence. I firmly believe #RaiderNation is creating the neces-sary culture for success: our student-athletes and coaches are making the necessary commitment to the journey of excellence and our community has rallied behind our teams. There is an obvious sense of pride as evidenced by the turnout of community residents and an abundant student-section each Friday night. Most notable were our special events in October – the annual Pink Night game against Bethel Park and Senior Night versus North Allegheny. On both nights, my appreciation for the community support was endless and my satisfaction immense as I watched our student-section get crazy with our cheer and dance squads and band drum line. Friday nights truly were a time for community – the Seneca Valley community.

Athletics continued

Special Event Dates for Raider Athletics Special event dates for the fall season include:

• Nov. 1: Drug & Concussion Testing and Physicals – Senior High immediately after school • Stop in athletic office for processing • Testing/Physicals start at 2:31p.m. • Participants may ride activity bus home • This is the only test date for winter sports Note: There are limited spots for sport physicals awarded first come, first served• Nov. 8: Deadline for winter sport paperwork; all papers due in athletic office• Nov. 17: First official day of winter sports tryouts. Detailed information found on the athletics website under “Participation Information” tab. Interested student-athletes are expected to attend all tryout sessions.

Reminders for 2017-18:

• ALL paperwork for winter sports due in the athletic office no later than Wednesday, Nov. 8 by 3 p.m. Coaches will not accept paperwork at the first day of tryouts.• The PIAA mandates the CIPPE Section 6 form as the only permissible form for doctor’s signature.• All required paperwork for 2017-18 athletic participation is available on SV Portal.• All student-athletes must register in the SV Portal under “Sports Registration” before tryouts. • First official day of winter sports is Nov. 17. For tryout schedule, please contact coach directly. Coach contact information is located on athletics website.• Concussion ImPACT testing only needs to be done every other year.

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Seneca Valley 2009 graduate Brooke Hohlbaugh is currently a teacher at the Ohio School for the Deaf. We asked her to catch us up on what she is doing today and how Seneca Valley influenced her career.

Q: Catch us up. Tell us what you’re doing today:A: I graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Deaf Education and currently work at the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus as the high school social studies teacher. This is (technically) my fourth year at OSD (with a year off last year to go to Thailand). I am the only social studies teacher in grades 9-12, so I teach all social studies subjects (U.S. history, world geography, financial literacy, American government, and global issues).

My first two years here were in the middle school, and it was definitely a rough few years! During my second year here I was already feeling the new teacher “burn out” and decided I needed to branch out a little bit. That’s when I started looking into teaching abroad. After extensive (very extensive) research, I decided to move to Thailand for a year. I ended up applying and accepting a position as a third and fourth grade English teacher at the Nakornpayap International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. OSD was so wonderful, and my superintendent wanted to make sure I was easily able to come back to this school so he helped me petition to the State Superintendent to allow a one year unpaid leave of absence and he approved! Definitely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!

When I returned to the states and to OSD, they offered me a position in the high school. Yes, it’s difficult and some days are better than others, but overall I love working in the Deaf community and specifically with Deaf students. Sign language is such a fun and unique language and I love being a part of the culture/community. Q: What do you think makes Seneca Valley such a special place to learn and grow?A: Seneca Valley was such a wonderful place to learn and grow because they created a safe place where students could be themselves. I definitely have the teachers and staff of Seneca Valley to thank for the person I am today!

Q: Who was your favorite teacher/coach/SV staff member?A: It’s so hard to pick one! I think the two who had the biggest impact on my teaching career are definitely my middle school social studies teacher, Mr. Jay D’Ambrosio, and my high school social studies teacher Mr. Jim Lucot. Both of them instilled in me a love of history starting in middle school with Mr. D. I still have a goal to cover every inch of my classroom with posters and flags just like Mr. Lucot. I also say to my students what Mr. Lucot always said to us, “I don’t care if you vote for Mickey Mouse or Walt Disney, you just better go out and practice your right to vote.” One of my other favorite teachers has to be my high school art teacher Mr. Jim Nagle. Thank you for creating a safe haven for us art kids! I’m pretty sure I spent 50 percent of my school day in the art room my senior year. Even going there during lunch to work on projects!

And last but certainly not least, thank you to Mr. Gary Watkins. I think I speak for everyone when I say that he had such a tremendous impact on every single one of his students. I’ll never forget walking into first period freshman year with a tie on and he taught me how to tie it properly. I know my future husband will have him to thank for that!

Q: If you had one message for teachers or staff, what would it be?A: What you do matters. To every single student you come across. Even though you will have hundreds of students throughout your teaching career, your students will only have so many teachers. What you do matters! The impact you have on them, whether big or small, will shape them into who they are today. Believe me, I know!

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Alumni

NotesNotesNewsNewsFive 2017 Seneca Valley Graduates recently released their debut album titled “Teenage Therapy.” The band, Inbound, has been playing together for three years and after countless hours of dedication, commitment, creativity, and collaboration, they self-produced their album. It is available for purchase through all major online music sources, including iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music. Inbound has played at various school and community functions and fundraisers, including Raiderthon.

Band members are:Alex Restauri – GuitarNate Cooper – Bass GuitarMichael Trauman – Lead VocalsNolan Allen – DrumsAlex Carter – Guitar and vocals

Alumni: we want to hear from you!We invite Seneca Valley graduates to share their stories with us. To be featured in our Raider Pride e-newsletter, send your

graduation year, a summary of your professional life and a brief review of how Seneca Valley helped pave the way to: Linda Andreassi, Communications Director.

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Stats & FactsAccording to The Recovery Village, teenage drug and alcohol abuse reveal that 86 percent of this age group know someone who smokes, drinks or does drugs during the school day:

AlcoholIn the U.S., teens abuse alcohol more than any illicit drug. Not surprisingly, it causes the most harm — teen alcohol abuse is responsible each year for nearly 200,000 ER visits and 4,300 deaths among kids under 21.

MarijuanaIn terms of illicit drugs, teens use marijuana the most. More high school seniors smoke pot than smoke cigarettes at this point. As of 2015, high school seniors are about as likely to smoke weed as they are to drink. According to experts, around 13 percent of people who start smoking pot as teenagers become dependent on it. Regular marijuana use can cause a drop in IQ of up to eight points.

Other Drugs Used by High SchoolersNearly a quarter of American high schoolers use at least one type of illicit drug. According to a high school drug use survey from National Institute of Drug Abuse, the next most popular drugs in high schools — especially among 12th graders include cough medicine, amphetamines, Vicodin, sedatives and inhalants just to name a few.

Consequences of addiction include brain abnormalities, slowed thinking and impaired learning and memory. It can also deplete the brain of certain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, sending high school-ers into a prolonged depression and leaving them susceptible for more destructive behaviors. Alcohol abuse in high school impacts the brain just as hard as other drugs.

Myths about teen drinkingMyth: Drinking is a rite of passage; parents can’t do anything to prevent it.

Reality: According to a study from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, one in five parents believe that he or she has little say in his/her child’s drug or alcohol use. Yet the study showed that children who believed their parents would disapprove of their behavior were less likely to use drugs or alcohol. Only five percent of kids who believed their parents disapproved of marijuana smoked it anyway, and 80 percent of teens said their parents were the leading influence on whether or not they should drink. Lesson learned: a little disapproval goes a long way.

Myth: Teen drinking is OK as long as they’re not driving.

Reality: Well, it’s still illegal, so that counts as “not OK.” Plus, drinking impairs judgment whether or not you’re getting behind the wheel. Only 32 percent of teen drinking deaths are related to driving; 68 percent are related solely to other causes, from homicide to suicide to alcohol poisoning. Non-driving accidents are also quite common, and four out of ten teens who drown have been drinking alcohol. Teens should also be aware of the Pa. Good Samaritan Law – read more at https://www.medicalamnesty.org/

How Can I Tell If My Child Is Using Drugs?It is difficult because changes in mood, attitudes, unusual temper outbursts, and changes in hobbies or other interests are common in teens.

Watch List For ParentsAs a parent, you should look for signs of depression, withdrawal and hostility:1. Changes in friends2. Negative changes in schoolwork, missing school, discipline problems at school, activity changes.3. Increased secrecy about possessions or activities.4. Use of incense, room deodorant, or perfume to hide smoke or chemical odors.5. Subtle changes in conversations with friends, more secretive using coded language. “Four twenty” is a code name for a time to get high.6. Change in clothing choices: new fascination with clothes that highlight drug use.7. Evidence of drug paraphernalia, such as pipes, rolling papers.8. Evidence of inhalant products, such as hairspray, nail polish, correction fluid, and other common inhalants.9. Bottles of eye drops, used to mask blood shot eyes, or dilated pupils.10. Missing prescription drugs - especially narcotics and stabilizers.These changes often signal that something is going on and often that involves alcohol or drugs. Seek professional help in dealing with this problem.

Tips for ParentsParents, you are the first line of defense when it comes to your child’s drug use or drinking. You are the difference maker!1. Set Rules - Let your child know alcohol and drug use is unacceptable in your family. Enforce stated consequences when family rules are broken.2. Know where your teens are and what will they be doing during unsupervised time.3. Talk to your child. Casually ask how things are going at school, with friends, and his plans for the future.4. Keep your teens busy, especially between 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and into evening hours. Teens who are involved in constructive, adult supervised activities are less likely to use drugs than other teens.5. Take time to learn the facts about marijuana and underage drinking and talk to your teen about the harmful effects on young people.6. Get to know your child’s friends and parents. Make sure you know their rules and standards.7. Accept the role of a parent as your major responsibility. Children do not need you to be their friend, let others be their friend. You be the parent!

Additional Resources:https://www.samhsa.gov/ http://www.elks.org/dap/dap170.cfm https://www.thecoolspot.gov/too_much4.aspxhttps://www.phoenixhouse.org/news-and-views/our-perspectives/top-10-myths-about-teen-drinking/

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Making the honor rollThe legacy of school board service is firmly embedded in the history of our nation and its commitment to public education. The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), founded in 1895, has a rich history as the first school boards association established in the United States.

Today, school districts are expected to offer more services along with world-class instruction, with limited resources. These expectations provide a tremendous challenge for school directors who are unpaid volunteers who work tirelessly, giving of their free time, away from their families to contribute to the schools and communities they serve.

Therefore, PSBA developed an honor roll program to recognize school board individuals with 8+ years of service for giving unselfishly of their time and talents for the future benefit of public education. We, too, would like to commend these individuals, in fact, we would like to thank all of our board members for giving back to their local communities and for advocating on behalf of all students served.

With regard to PSBA’s program, we would specifically like to recognize two individuals with eight years of service: Mr. Eric DiTullio and Mr. Jim Welsh. It was our pleasure to present each of them with certificates, adding them to the PSBA Honor Roll of School Board Service. We thank you for your dedicated volunteer service to children, the community and public education.

Mr. Eric DiTullio Mr. Jim Welsh

CHIP coverageThe Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) covers uninsured kids up to age 19 in Pennsylvania. It doesn’t matter why your kids don’t have health coverage; CHIP may be able to help. Most kids receive CHIP for free. Others can get the same benefits at a low cost. CHIP is brought to you by leading health insurance companies who offer quality, comprehensive coverage. Learn more and/or apply at www.chipcoverspakids.com.

National Teacher of the YearThe Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Program recognizes excellence in teaching by honoring K-12 teachers in public education who have made outstanding academic contributions to Pennsylvania’s school-aged children. Please encourage district educators, parents, students, and community members to nominate an outstanding educator. The nomination form along with additional information about the Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year program may be found http://nnstoy.org/chapter/pennsylvania/.

From amongst the applicants, twelve finalists will be selected from across the commonwealth and honored at a state awards ceremony in Harrisburg during the fall of 2018. Each of the twelve finalists will be asked to answer several key questions, participate in a phone interview, and to submit a videotaped teaching episode that exhibits effective instructional strategies.One of the finalists will be chosen as Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year for 2019 and will represent Pennsylvania at the 2020 National Teacher of the Year ceremony at the White House.

The Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year typically receives a variety of technology resources for classroom use, along with several sponsored awards, and will fulfill the following exciting duties and responsibilities during the course of his or her term.

Efforts to recognize a deserving teacher in your district are deeply appreciated. Each district can nominate a deserving educator from both elementary and secondary levels. When a nomination is received, the nominee will be sent an application which will be due by January 9, 2017.

Questions about Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year Program should be directed to Jim Towse, State Coordinator, at (717) 783-9542, or via e-mail to mailto: [email protected].

Support SV Foundation by shoppingShop for a cause! The Seneca Valley Foundation is now registered with AmazonSmile!

AmazonSmile is a program where Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible smile.amazon.com purchases to the charities selected by customers.

To shop and make a donation to Seneca Valley Foundation visit: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-4050585.

The AmazonSmile Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation created by Amazon to administer the AmazonSmile program. All donation amounts generated by the AmazonSmile program are remitted to the AmazonSmile Foundation. In turn, the AmazonSmile Foundation donates those amounts to the charitable organizations selected by our customers. Amazon pays all expenses of the AmazonSmile Foundation; they are not deducted from the donation amounts generated by purchases on AmazonSmile.

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This special holiday presentation is for senior citizens living in the Seneca Valley School District Community and features

various performances from secondary student groups. A warm holiday meal will also be served for lunch in the cafeteria.

The Seneca Valley School Districtpresents

Friday, Dec. 15, 201712:15 p.m.

Seneca Valley Senior High School

The event is free, but reservations are required. Please call (724) 452-6040, ext. 0 by Dec. 8, 2017.

Friday, Dec. 15, 201712:15 p.m.

Seneca Valley Senior High School

The Seneca Valley School District

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Senior Holiday Event

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SATURDAY, NOV. 11ACCOUNTING | COMMUNICATION, MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY | ENGLISH STUDIES: LITERATURE, AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING

AND JOURNALISM | FILM, VIDEO & MEDIA | FINANCE | GRAPHIC DESIGN | HISTORY | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

INTERIOR DESIGN | INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT | LIBERAL STUDIES | LEADERSHIP

MANAGEMENT | MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS | MARKETING | PERFORMING ARTS (DANCE) | POLITICAL SCIENCE

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES | RELIGIOUS STUDIES SOCIOLOGY | UNDECLARED

DISCOVER DAYS

EXPLORE LA ROCHE’S UNIQUE PROGRAMS, INTERACT WITH FACULTY AND MEET CURRENT STUDENTS!

FOLLOW THE REDHAWKS!

REGISTER AT laroche.edu/discoverdaysFOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] | 800-838-4572 | 412-536-1272TRANSFER STUDENTS: [email protected] | 412-536-1260 CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULE: laroche.edu/discoverdays

DESIGN, HUMANITIES AND MANAGEMENT

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SPECIAL GUESTSJon Kolb Jon is best known, regionally and nationally, as a former player with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played as offensive lineman for 13 seasons. Jon is President of Adventures in Training with a Purpose (ATP), a nonprofit organization focused on helping those most in need to improve their quality of life through an adventure of purposeful physical training, upon which his presentation will focus. Jon will discuss life in the NFL and how that has impacted his current efforts to improve the special needs community and their recognition.

Dan McCoy Dan is a 2014 Paralympic gold medalist. As a member of the US Sled Hockey Team he and fellow team mates victoriously brought home the gold! Dan will share his experiences as an athlete and the challenges he faces daily.

Joe Grushecky Joe has been a well-known musician in the Pittsburgh area for years. He is an accomplished songwriter and performer and has written, performed,

and recorded with his friend, Bruce Springsteen. Joe is also a Special Education teacher in the Sto-Rox School District. Joe will talk about his experiences and personal rewards in the field of Special Education and share his musical talents. Please come and enjoy an open dialog with Joe and enjoy his music, as well.

Join us in celebrating our special needs community and help us in strengthening our inclusive efforts for all who represent our region through resources, panel discussion, and live entertainment.Life in a conventional community presents unconventional challenges to people with special needs. They include physical, mental and emotional tests that

many of their neighbors may not realize. This event was created to showcase the talent, intelligence, hard work and love that these residents bring to Western Pennsylvania. Register today at www.CranberryTownship.org/Nov1.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1Cranberry Township Municipal Center

2525 Rochester Rd.Cranberry Township, PA 16066

4:00 - 9:00 PM

Refreshments will be providedSpace is limited - No fee to attend - Registration Recommended

Resource Tables, Town Square, 4 - 9:00 PMRose E Schneider YMCA Respite Area, Grange Hall, 4 - 9:00 PMJon Kolb, Council Chambers, 4 - 4:45 PMOfficer Bailey, Franklin Station Rm., 4 - 4:45 PMPanel Discussion, Council Chambers, 5 - 5:45 PM

Tammy Rose, ModeratorKelcie Gilbert, Mike Doerfler, Abbey Pukylo, Cindy Duch

Melissa Morgan, Life Planning, Franklin Station Rm, 5 - 5:45 PMDan McCoy, Grange Hall, 6 - 7:00 PMKristi Wees, Diagnosis, Council Chambers, 6:15 - 7:00 PMMelissa Allen, Education & Advocacy, Franklin Station, 6:15 - 7:00 PMJoe Grushecky, Town Square, 7 - 8:00 PMPanel Discussion, Council Chambers, 8:15 - 9:00 PM (See Panel above)Josie Badger, Work Legislation, Franklin Station Rm, 8:15 - 9:00 PM

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