Interboro School District

BERNADETTE C. REILEY, SUPERINTENDENT VOLUME II, SUMMER/FALL 2017

Interboro School District provides a challenging and supportive learning environment for all students to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally while becoming college and career ready citizens within a global community.

A Message from the Superintendent Interboro Early Learning Academy

Home of the Little Bucs Excellence and Buc Pride! Interboro has a long tradition of outstanding family and community support. That support has The 2017-2018 school year will bring the opening of the helped our students to meet the challenges of our District’s Interboro Early Learning Academy! rigorous academic coursework. The dedication of our Board of School Directors, administrators, teachers, and staff, has helped Participation in this FREE PreK program will be based on an eligibility us maintain a clear vision for teaching and learning from list and entail a three part registration process. Students who do not Kindergarten through 12th grade. qualify at the beginning of the year will have the opportunity to be

placed on a waiting list. Eligible students MUST be 4 years old by Through a collaborative effort, our District has September 1, 2017. experienced changes resulting in positive growth and increased achievement for our students. The program offers:  Morning PreK -8:30-11:30am Monday –Friday Our first semi-annual newsletter highlighted many achievements  Afternoon PreK - 12:30-3:00pm Monday-Thursday and events happening in our schools. I hope you will find our  Located at the Interboro High School. second edition informative and continue to share the positive happenings in our schools. For more information, please contact Valerie Eckman, Ed.D., Director of Curriculum and Instruction at 610-461-6700 x1126.

Enjoy the rest of your summer, Sincerely, Interboro School District is proud to be awarded the 2017-2018 Bernadette Reiley PA PreK Counts Expansion Grant for 16 half-day student slots. The Superintendent of Schools competitive grant award totals $68,000 and will serve our morning PreK students

2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR

Registration and Residency Office Note - If you are moving over the summer, you will need to come into the Registration office and provide the District with your new residency information.

Kindergarten Academy 2017-2018 Registration - Kindergarten Academy (KA) 2017-2018 Registration runs through Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Interboro School District’s Registration Office. All students entering the KA in September 2017, must be 5 years of age on or before September 1st (no exceptions).

Summer Re- Registration begins Monday, June 19, 2017 - Summer Re-Registration is for students entering 1st, 6th, 9th and 11th grades, as well as all families in a Multiple Occupancy situation. This process must be completed by August 28, 2017 in the Administration Building in order for your student to begin school on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

Registration Office & Hours Interboro School District Registration Office, 900 Washington Avenue, Prospect Park, PA

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Wednesday Evenings until August 22nd: 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Monday Evenings until August 28th: 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Fridays: CLOSED Please visit our website at www.interborosd.org for required documentation needed or call Patti O’Shea at 610-461-6700 ext. 1279.

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Mark Your Calendars…… 2017-2018

th th August 30 – 9 Grade Orientation – High School 8:45am to 12:45pm

September 4th – Labor Day – District Closed

September 5th – First Day of School for ALL Students as follows:  KA Open House (A-I: 9:00am -10:00am); (J-Z: 10:30am-11:30am)  Grades 2-8 8:15am-11:35am  Grade 1 1:00pm-2:30pm  High School 7:40am-2:20pm

September 6th – As follows:  Kindergarten Early Dismissal 8:15am-11:35am  Full Student Day Grades 1-12

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS

Kindergarten Academy – September 13, 2017 Glenolden School – September 21, 2017 Norwood School – September 14, 2017 Prospect Park School – September 28, 2017 Tinicum School – September 26, 2017 High School – October 3, 2017

KINDERGARTEN NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION FRESHMAN ORIENTATION CLASS OF 2021 AUGUST 28, 2017 The Freshman Orientation program will begin in the High School Cafeteria, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 at 8:45 a.m. I’ll be here to IF YOU ATTENDED ON JUNE 2ND OR AUGUST 10TH, welcome you along with a few other staff members who will be YOU DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND AGAIN!! instrumental to your success in high school. The exercise is designed to give you an opportunity to meet other students from This orientation session is for students/parents the “Class of 2021,” as well as meeting a group of our best seniors, who will be acting as student mentors. registered for the 2017-18 KA class. The next move will be to meet the mentors who are assigned to Registration (finalized at the registration office) is required. At registration you received an invitation to your homeroom. The mentors will work directly with you the orientation day and a scheduled time. throughout the coming year and will help you learn what the high school is all about from a student perspective. The child and a parent/guardian should attend. When you’ve had a chance to get to know your mentors and

*Your child need only to attend 1(one) orientation follow a detailed schedule then we’ll head to the cafeteria for session. lunch “on us” with dismissal around 12:45 p.m. We look forward to seeing you soon and if you have any questions, please feel free Any questions, please call the school office: 610-957- 5401 to contact us!

Thank you, Sincerely, Ms. DeSanctis Principal Ryan D. Johnston, Principal

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CELEBRATING THE MONTH OF MAY AT THE KA! EARTH DAY AT THE KA

The month of May found the Kindergarten Academy in full bloom The students at the Kindergarten Academy enjoyed a day of with caring teachers, supportive staff members, and dedicated science on April 19 to celebrate Earth Day! Mrs. Hokanson parents all moving forward with the common goal of having our (library/computer/science teacher) and Mrs. Ward (library kindergarten students experience a happy and event-filled assistant) organized several activities throughout the day intended spring. Much thought and planning went into the organization of to expose young scientists to the importance of protecting the the spring field trips, Field Day, May Fair, and the End of Year environment. The children enjoyed a puppet show by Dave Fiebert celebrations. These are special events that promote the that taught them about reducing, reusing and recycling. To development of learning skills, physical growth, endurance, and reinforce the importance of reusing, children brought a “no trash socialization. They are also a part of the yearly traditions that lunch” to school and enjoyed it picnic style in the sun. Students make the Interboro Kindergarten Academy such a special place. learned about local animals from interns Lauren and Kelly from the

John Heinz Wildlife Refuge. Mrs. Killian incorporated jazz and Positive experiences for our youngest learners build positive attitudes toward school and learning for the future. These are world percussion into movement and music activities while the events that children remember when they think about reinforcing the three R’s. Mr. Mac reminded children not to be a school. Parents also have a huge role in promoting positive “litter bug” through an active recycling game. Students attitudes toward school as we prepare for transition to first participated in a science show about hot and cold from the grade. In addition to the special events, instruction and learning Franklin Institute. Our young botanists planted marigold seeds in all academic areas remained our primary focus. with Mrs. Reinsel-Hughes (high school science teacher) along with high school mentors of the environmental club and our parent Thank you to parents and guardians for continuing to inspire, volunteer, Mrs. Celikay. Last (but not least) they explored habitats motivate, and support your children!! of the world using virtual reality goggles with our Interboro technology coaches, Dr. Goldberg and Mrs. Brown. It was certainly Sincerely, a meaningful, fun-filled day! Ms. DeSanctis - KA Principal

Franklin Institute Show No Trash Picnic Lunch

Visit the Interboro School District Website for additional information for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year. https://www.interborosd.org/

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IMMUNIZATION CHANGES FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has amended regulations regarding immunizations required in the school setting. The changes are specifically important for all students entering Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grades as well as new students to the district.

In addition to requirements for Kindergarten, students entering 7th grade require a dose of Meningococcal vaccine and Tdap. New for 2017, students entering 12th grade will require a second dose of meningococcal vaccine or one dose if given at age 16 or older.

A child must have all medically appropriate vaccines or a documented plan from a physician’s office for completion. New regulations require this for the first day of school in September 2017. Previously the grace period was 8 months. Due to this extremely shortened time line, we are asking your help in getting the required paperwork to the school nurse’s office. Most students who go for their yearly physical exam will have completed these requirements.

Students will not be permitted to start school in September without proper documentation.

Contact has been made for students without proper documentation on file. If you received a notice, please check with your physician’s office regarding these requirements and submit the most recent copy of immunizations to the school nurse or a plan for completion.

The requirements allow for the following exemptions: medical reasons, religious belief, philosophical/strong moral or ethical conviction. Even if your child is exempt from immunization, he or she may be excluded from school during an outbreak of vaccine preventable disease.

Pennsylvania school immunization requirements can be found in 28 Pa.CODE CH.23 (School Immunization). Contact your health Care Provider, School Nurse, call 1-877-PA-HEALTH or visit www.health.pa.gov for more information.

Thank you for your help! Our goal is to have 100% complete, avoiding any interruption in your child’s education! Please feel free to contact your school nurse with any questions.

Interboro High school- Carolyn Gardener 610-237-6410 ext.2141 [email protected]

Kindergarten Academy- Virginia Kambies 610-957-5401 ext. 7113 [email protected]

Glenolden School- Virginia Kambies 610-237-6430 ext. 5229 [email protected]

Norwood School- Veronica Youhouse 610-237-6425 ext. 4230 [email protected]

Tinicum School- Veronica Youhouse 610-521-4450 ext. 3223 [email protected]

Prospect Park School- Brittany Garraty 610-237-6420 ext. 6323 [email protected]

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NORWOOD SCHOOL STUDY ISLAND BLUE RIBBON CONTEST WINNERS

Norwood School is thrilled to announce the winners of the inaugural Study Island Blue Ribbon Contest, a special event that recognizes students who accomplished high levels of achievement while preparing for the PSSAs.

Some of the winners had well over 50 Blue Ribbons and we are pleased to recognize these students. Norwood School also congratulates the many students that worked so hard this spring to acheive Blue Ribbons in after-school time, at home and during class time.

The Norwood winners: 3rd Grade – Grace Duffy, - Math; Theodore Celikay – ELA

4th Grade – Cadence Ly – Science; Susanna Luu –Math; Laci Cheatham – ELA th 5 Grade – Leyla Reilly – Math; Antony Chau – ELA 6th Grade – Brigid Torres – ELA; John Newsham – Math 7th Grade – Sophia Escher – ELA; Kennan Lu – Math 8th Grade – Dylan LaJudice – ELA; Samantha Curro – Math; Lauren Himes - Science

PROSPECT PARK FUNDRAISERS READING OLYMPICS AT PROSPECT PARK

First grade twins, Isabella and Danny Carroll raised $1,000, by selling bracelets to help the local animal shelter, J & Co. Rescue. They were given the news that their funds helped ‘Manne’ walk again, healed ‘Benny’s’ ear, helped ‘Nala’s’ skin and gave a special treat to all the dogs. Way to be positive, productive and proud! Prospect Park’s 5th & 6th grade Book Warriors (Greis Tiko, Brady Newell, Grace Brunetto, Xavier Fiacco, Khylee Smith, Seseena FOR PETE’S SAKE CANCER WALK Abraham, Gabe Mangano, Michael Southern, Isabel Bullock, Michael Pappas, Alyssa Lascio, Jaiden Coles, Benjamin Winkeler, On April 30th the Interboro School District Band and Chorus were Fallon Northrop, Emily Betson, and Kyle Cramphorn) entered the invited to perform at the For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Walk! Not Reading Olympics county wide competition on March 27th at only are we helping out a great cause (over 5,000 families have Springton Lake Middle School. After months of reading and been given a respite vacation – including 3 Interboro teachers), it studying over 45 books, all students contributed knowledge of was such a fun event. their books at the competition and were awarded a white ribbon.

SPECIAL GUESTS AT THE KA HELP MAKE LEARNING FUN!

The children in Mrs. Earnest's class at the Kindergarten Academy celebrated "Stuffed Animal Week." Children brought in one of their favorite stuffed animals on Monday. Throughout the week, the children read and wrote stories about their animals. They also participated in read alouds about stuffed animals including Corduroy, Ira Seeps Over and Knuffle Bunny. The children reviewed their addition and subtraction facts with the help of their stuffed animals. It was a great week filled with lots of fun!

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CONNECT-BY-NIGHT – Tinicum School

Tinicum Student Council volunteered to make sandwiches and cookies for “Connect By Night” with the help of Mr. Bowen and Ms. Sirkin. The Student Council had a great time and especially loved helping other people. Ms. Sirkin and Ms. Martin wrote the Student Council a nice “Thank You” note.

Dear Student Council:

“Thank you so much for preparing the lunches for our guests last Wednesday. The sandwiches, fruit, cookies, pretzels, and water was a good lunch that provided much nourishment. The decorated bags were an added touch. Kindness goes a long way in this world and the kind of service projects your group does make a big difference to many Connect-By-Night is a local emergency shelter Program in the Eastern people.” Delaware County area that provides shelter for homeless adult individuals and is organized by the Mental Health Association. Sincerely, Mrs. Sirkin & Linda Martin

If you would like to volunteer to make snacks and/or lunches, please let us know. You can contact Jannie Sirkin at [email protected] (610)416-9908 or Linda Martin at [email protected] (610-359-9792).

If you know someone interested in participating in Connect-By-Night you can contact: Brandon Banks at 267-507-3854.

THANK YOU! CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS Our Annual Scholarship and Award Event is a highlight of the end of the year events for the graduating seniors of On May 4, 2017, student medal and scholarship winners were recognized by the Interboro High School. This is made possible by the DCIU Board of Directors. support from our donors and outside organizations. The students were members of four Career and Technical Student Organizations The Interboro School District would like to thank those that include: Careers through Culinary Arts Programs; Family Career and Community that donate and recognize the achievements of our hard Leaders of America; Health Occupations Students of America and Skills/USA. working students. Your annual contributions help to encourage these young adults to achieve their dreams. INTERBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT WINNERS:

Throughout this newsletter, you will notice the Alexis Hill  th accomplishments of our very talented students and CCAP: Placed 4 in the Tabasco Chili Cook off and received $200 for the school alumni of the Interboro School District, which is made  FCCLA: won a Silver medal in the Culinary Arts Competition possible by the constant support of their parents and our community. Timothy Martin  CCAP: Placed 4th in the Tabasco Chili Cook off and received $200 for the If you are interested in either starting a school scholarship/award or would like to contribute to an

existing one please contact Assistant Principal, Ryan Zachary Moufti  Snyder, at the High School. FCCLA: Won a Silver medal in the Food & Beverage Service competition

Kevin Mitchell  CCAP: Won a $3,500 CCAP Ignite Scholarship Summer/Fall 2017 Edition ISD News 7

Alumni Highlights

The Alumni volunteers who beautified the grounds of Glenolden Library last spring take a much-deserved break in the shade to admire their work. The crew pulled out 70-year-old shrubs and mulched and replanted the garden beds with Soft Touch Holly, Cherry Laurels,

Golden Mops and other plants. Pictured, left to right, are Williamson College of the Trades students Steve Royer of Glenolden, Eric Thomas of Norwood, Henry Cellini of Norwood and F.A.B. Landscaping owner

Frank Boninu, Class of 2012. PEG DEGRASSA — DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA

Congratulations to Alex Sun, 10th grade student at Interboro High School who was named to the All Delco Hi Q Team. Founded in Delaware County, Pennsylvania,

in 1948, the Delco Hi-Q competition began as a community relations program of Scott Paper Company, which was headquartered in the Philadelphia

suburbs. The popularity and success of Scott’s Hi-Q prompted it to expand across the country to http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20170522/williamson- Washington in 1976, Wisconsin and Michigan in 1977, students-spruce-up-glenolden-library-grounds Maine in 1982, Arkansas in 1984, and Alabama in 1987.In 2004, seven years after Scott Paper merged with Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) became the primary sponsor of Delco Hi-Q. Consistent with its mission to advance

education, FMFCU is committed to promoting Hi-Q, supporting and recognizing academic achievement

ANNVILLE, Pa. (Apr. 27, 2017) – Bob Barnett (Glenolden, Pa.) has been named the Middle Atlantic Conference Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year in baseball, as announced by the league office on Thursday afternoon.

Barnett, a Widener University Civil Engineering major, has helped the Pride post four winning seasons, make two NCAA Regional appearances, win two conference championships and rack up 105 wins to date. He has won a bevy of honors which include being named a CoSIDA Academic All-American, the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Performer of the Year, the Academic All-Middle Atlantic Conference Team, the ABCA All-Mid-Atlantic Region Team and the All- MAC Commonwealth First Team. On the field, he has compiled a .323 career batting average to go along with 178 hits, 92 runs batted in, 65 stolen bases and 124 runs scored.

Barnett is the second baseball player in three seasons to earn the recognition under the leadership of head coach Mike LaRosa. Pitcher Robert Barth most recently won the award in 2015. Summer/Fall 2017 Edition ISD News 8

For more information visit: http://www.nationalhistoryclub.org/repairs

National Association of Student Councils

Interboro High School was recognized as a Congratulations to Hannah Knauss for The Pennsylvania Department of 2017 NASC National Gold Council of being selected to receive the 2017 Excellence. NASC applauds the work of each Education has selected Tinicum School to Outstanding Young Music Educator council and challenges them to continue their receive a Food Service Equipment Grant efforts to improve their schools and Award. The Pennsylvania Music in the amount of $9,184.00. This is an communities through their leadership and honor; approximately 200 applications Educators Association was most service. NASC is proud to honor these student were received totaling over $2.9 million councils for implementing a strong leadership impressed with Hannah’s in requests. In total, 45 buildings were program that meets council goals; functioning accomplishments and passion for funded with Pennsylvania’s allocation of in an ethical and responsible way; and music education. engaging others in leadership, spirit, civic, $844,776. and service activities.

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CLASS OF 2017 - AWARDS RECOGNITION and SCHOLARSHIPS

The Class of 2017 received over $90,000 in scholarship and awards from individual donors, community organizations, and high school clubs and activities. Students also received scholarships from their respective colleges. Listed below are the accomplishments of the Class of 2017!

Agnes Montemuro Scholarship Bloomsburg University American Red Cross Cabrini University Arthur R. & Ethel H. Barhydt Scholarship Fund Camden County College Beneficial Bank Cedar Crest College Bill Young Memorial Chestnut Hill College C. Hilyard Barr Awards Coastal Carolina University Chester Pike Rotary Scholarship Colorado State University Chuck Crane Memorial Scholarship Delaware County Community College Class of 2012 Scholarship Delaware Valley University Class of 2014 Scholarship Drexel University Class of 2015 Scholarship East Stroudsburg University Cocco Family Scholarship Elizabethtown College Dave Remshard Memorial Award Goldey Beacom College DCCC Electromechanical Medals Gwynedd Mercy University Dr. Paulette Bradley Memorial Scholarship Harcum College Ed Bondarchuk Excellence and Buc Pride Scholarships Immaculata University Edward L Hocker –Award of Courage Indiana University of PA Ellis/Morley Award Jean Madeline Aveda Institute Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union King University, TN Friends of Interboro Kings College Friends of the Interboro Marching Band Kutztown University Gary Lehman Herff Jones Scholarship Lancaster Bible College Good Citizenship Award Lock Haven University Interboro Board of School Directors Lycoming College Interboro Music Booster's Marymount Manhattan College John Unangst Scholarship Award Millersville University John Wesley Cross Post 507 Montgomery County Community College Kathy Cooper Memorial Award Moore College of Art & Design Kathy Johnson Memorial Award Moravian College Norwood Historical Society Neumann University Norwood Home & School Association Penn State University- Brandywine Pete and Nancy Gibson Memorial Award Penn State University- University Park Prospect Park Police Scholarship Pennsylvania College of Technology Prospect Park Pride Awards Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College Prospect Park Youth Club Richard A. Walck Scholarship Shippensburg University Roy Dwyer Citizenship Award Susquehanna University Seana Osowski’s family and friends Swarthmore College The Anna R. Eshom Art Scholarship Temple University The George W. and Lena A. Beckett Awards Temple University- Tyler School of Art The Jane O’Malley Harakal Memorial Scholarship University at Albany (SUNY) The Jerry T. Livingston Memorial Termite Scholarships University of Maryland Baltimore County The Kevin Hood Memorial Scholarship University of Rochester The Mrs. “B” Memorial scholarship University of the Sciences The Remshard Family Strength of Character Wesley College The Richard P. McEvoy Memorial Scholarship West Chester University The Taylor Community Foundation Scholarship Western Kentucky University Tinicum Police Award Widener University Tinicum Police Department Williamson Trade School Vietnam Veterans of America Delaware Co. Chapter 67

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PMEA BAND ALL-STARS!

On a warm, sunny Wednesday in March, two of our very own Tinicum students took their instruments on the road! On Wednesday March 29th, Victoria Burket (5th grade, flute) and Connor Robovitsky (6th grade, alto saxophone) both represented Tinicum School for the first time in over 20 years at the PMEA 5th and 6th grade Band Fest hosted at Garnet Valley High School. Victoria and Connor were chosen among the band students at Tinicum School due to their outstanding efforts and passion for music. Both students attended private lessons after school and practiced countless hours in preparation for this culminating day of music. The 5th and 6th grade Band Fest was conducted by Dr. Andrew Yozviak, Director of Bands at West Chester University, and Victoria and Connor joined 103 students and Band Directors from neighboring school districts to share their passion and create music together that day. After a full day of rehearsals, snacks, and meeting new friends, these fabulous musicians suited up in their concert attire and performed an incredible concert for a very crowded auditorium of parents, teachers, friends, and family. It was a fantastic day of music making, learning, and growing for our young musicians. Congratulations to Victoria and Connor on their participation!

Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) is an affiliate of the nearly 80,000 member National Association for Music Education (NAfME). PMEA is a service organization to music education in the Commonwealth. The membership includes those engaged in music instruction at all levels, from preschool through college and university, retired educators, as well as those in the music industry. In addition, students enrolled in music education may participate in collegiate chapters and secondary students may participate in Tri-M Honor Society. PMEA provides leadership in professional growth and offers special opportunities for musical development to school students. PMEA District 12 serves the music educators and students of Philadelphia, Delaware and Chester counties.

The Interboro Music Department has been very busy this Spring!

PMEA ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS FESTIVAL

The Elementary Songfest was an incredible experience for our young musicians! On April 18th, 32 schools and 135 students participated in this festival at Haverford High School. The students worked all day to grow and learn new vocal and rehearsal techniques. The concert was impressive and they represented their schools with Excellence and Buc Pride.

The Middle School Songfest took place at Interboro High School on Friday, March 3rd. Over 17 schools and 128 students in Delaware and Chester Counties participated in a day of making music and growing musicianship. The evening concert was unbelievable and showcased the amazing talents we have at Interboro and throughout the county. Dr. Marci Major, Professor at West Chester University, was the guest conductor. It was an amazing day, with amazing kids! We are so proud of all of the Interboro students who participated. Thanks to all our dedicated young musicians and parents for supporting the arts!!

Congratulations to our Middle School Songfest Participants: Congratulations to our Elementary Songfest Participants:

Glenolden: Makenna Galanaugh

Norwood: Thomas Hessler, Hollie Sabre, Matthew Sabre Norwood: Chase Ladley and Maria Quintiliana Prospect Park: Grace Manton, Greis Tiko, Joseph Winkeler Prospect Park: Shaelyn Drohan and Cadence Horner

Tinicum: Gionna Taylor and Gabrielle Fetters

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Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Valerie Eckman, Director Supervisor, Grades 6-12, Mr. Mark Avitabile

COUNTYWIDE “24 MATH CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT BOEING’S ENGINEERING WEEK

On Wednesday, May 24th, eleven fifth-grade students Interboro hosted Boeing’s Engineering Week from February 27th to March attended the countywide “24 Math Challenge 3rd. Boeing sent a variety of engineers who shared their work experiences Tournament” at the Delaware County Intermediate designing helicopters and airplanes. From interesting personal anecdotes to Unit. These students qualified as the top scorers from engaging science demonstrations, students enjoyed the presentations that competitions held at the building level in each of their stimulated many questions and excitement for the field of engineering. The respective home schools. The participants were also presenters also talked about their career pathway and the education they joined by a handful of AP Calculus students from the needed to achieve this goal. We are positive that this experience sparked high school who volunteered to proctor the the interest of our 8th grade students to think about a future career in a tournament. All of our students represented STEM-related field. Interboro with excellence and BUC pride, but one fifth grader from Glenolden School, Griffin Bush, made it to the final round, missing first place by only a few points! Griffin’s high score secured him the chance to compete at the State Competition in Harrisburg on PHILADELPHIA YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS (PYP) Wednesday, June 14th! This April and May, Philadelphia Young Playwrights (PYP) visited the Interboro High School. This organization taps the potential of youth and inspires learning through playwriting. Students use writing, thinking, and interactive skills to enhance their sense of agency, responsibility and self- esteem. This year, every 9th grade student participated in the PYP program in their English class. Each student had the opportunity to work with a teaching artist to develop a monologue. The program emphasizes the writing process and the importance of drafting and revisions. Most importantly, the program helps students discover their voice and learn that their voice has value. The experience culminated in a public performance of the student monologues in the High School auditorium. Teaching artists – current professionals working in the theatre industry in Philadelphia – performed the students’ monologues as celebration and validation of their hard work to compose a personal and

powerful piece of writing.

INTERBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT NAMED KEYSTONES TO OPPORTUNITY INCENTIVE AWARD WINNER

At the PA Literacy Conference on June 27, 2017, the Pennsylvania Department of Education presented Interboro School District with an Innovation Incentive Award. Interboro was the first place winner for its strategic and creative plans to “Increase Literacy Outcomes at the High School Level.” The KTO Innovation Incentive Awards program is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating innovation in literacy among Pennsylvania’s Striving Readers: KtO sub-grantees.

“I congratulate today’s Innovation Incentive Award winners – schools that have demonstrated a commitment to increasing literacy among students of all ages,” said Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera. “It’s been proven that there is a direct correlation between literacy and achievement, and I applaud the schools and educators who are dedicated to improving outcomes for all students.”

Eleven awards were presented to school entities in five different categories. Awards were given to districts that demonstrated the greatest growth towards increasing literacy outcomes in each of these areas through: increasing student progress, providing sustainable professional learning, engaging stakeholders, enhancing leadership, utilizing technology, enabling data-based decision-making, and creating 21st century learning environments. Mark Avitabile accepted the $25,000 award on behalf of the district and presented Interboro’s innovative work during the opening session at the conference. Additionally, Mark was joined by Assistant Principal Meisja Cubito, 9th Grade English teacher Andrew Herrman, and Assistant Principal Ryan Snyder to facilitate two works sessions focused on the topic, “Finding a Voice: School Practices that Positively Impact the Transition to High School.” The work sessions focused on the creation of the Ninth Grade Academy and highlighted new pathways that create college and career readiness for all students, common planning time for teachers, and the implementation of a standards-based curriculum.

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What’s New in the Technology Department? Director, Barbara Hagerty

Staff and students at all grade levels are utilizing technology. We are working to integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) at all grade levels as well. K-8 students will get to experience modular robotics with Cubelets while high school students are coding, building laptops, and building robots in our computer science courses. We are also exploring the expansion into STREAM (Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Arts and Math) to better equip our students for future jobs. In some cases, the jobs they will acquire do not even exist today. This is why it is important for us to offer more opportunities including collaboration, problem solving, and technology. The district is working to build a framework to ensure that STREAM activities are incorporated at all grade levels beginning in the 2017-2018 school year.

Our students in the Community Schools participated in the Hour of Code this year. Coding increases “diversity in computer science by reaching students of all backgrounds where they are — at their skill-level, in their schools, and in ways that inspire them to keep learning” (Code.org).

Many classes experienced virtual reality and virtual field trips through Google Expeditions. The most recent trip was for Kindergarten Academy students to visit habitats from around the world on Earth Day.

In addition, high school students visited Europe!

Our Instructional Technology Coaches assisted staff and students in K-8 by facilitating and co-teaching lessons in coding, virtual reality and digital citizenship. Look for even more opportunities for our students to be makers by integrating STREAM concepts next school year!

Interboro is proud to announce that we are offering a student technology intern program for 11th and 12th grade students. This will be a fantastic learning experience for our students where they will receive training from our technology staff and will provide tech support in our buildings. This is a great leadership and resume-building opportunity. Visit your guidance counselor for more information on how to apply for future opportunities and be a part of this program.

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Director of Special Education, Paul Korinth

Supervisor of Special Education, Ms. Rachel Lambert

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER SUPPORT Dear Parents/Guardians:

Interboro School District is committed to our students who come to us Interboro’s participation in the School Based Access Program (SBAP) in need of English language EL support. Interboro is a member of the is dependent upon the cooperation of our Medical Access eligible Delaware County Intermediate Unit EL Consortium which is dedicated to students and their parents. Our School District has the ability to providing support and intensive instruction in English and American receive reimbursement for the costs incurred from the provision of culture to English Learners. We believe this will enable them to become related services to our MA Eligible Special Education students. Some successful in the mainstream classroom, the school environment and of these services include: Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Personal Care assistants, Teachers of the the community at large by promoting academic and social language proficiency growth. An underlying objective is to provide a source of Hearing impaired, and Nursing Services. All monies that we receive in support as the student seeks to understand and adapt to his or her new relation to our participation in the School Based Access program cultural and academic setting. EL teachers work to develop an directly benefit and provide additional funding for our School appreciation of their students’ strengths within the school setting and to District’s Special Education students and programs. All students with ensure full access to a range of educational opportunities available in an IEP can apply for Medical Access benefits regardless of parent the schools. English Learners participate in the regular education income or current insurance status. Your student could currently content classes at the level of their English proficiency with the goal to have optimal insurance and still be eligible to receive additional increase English proficiency, and master the PA Core Standards. benefits through Medical Access. Signing your student up for MA can be mutually beneficial for your student as well as our school district. Our focus lies in developing interpersonal communication and academic One of the most prevalent challenges many school districts face is language skills to all children matriculated in the EL program. In removing the stigma many families feel in regards to signing up for addition, we provide support to immigrant students in acclimating to any type of assistance. Our goal with this letter is to help the American schooling and culture. EL instructors assist content area families in our District realize they are entitled to these benefits, teachers in providing an appropriate learning environment for ELs. The and that they are exclusively available for students who have been EL program also focuses on supporting parents and families of EL found to be exceptional based upon their IEPs. students throughout the school year. Services available to MA Eligible students: We’re very appreciative of our relationship with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit as we work together to support our students who Physical Exams, Hearing/Vision testing, Immunizations come to us looking for an education and a chance for a better life. Dental Exams, Routine Lab tests, Braces, Hearing Aids,

and Transportation Assistance Eyeglasses

Please contact the Special Education Department with any questions, concerns, or to schedule a brief meeting, to obtain additional

My School Bucks information or to complete an application, using the below contact PA School Meals information. Thank you for your attention to this important matter regarding Medical Access. Interboro School District uses Interboro School District has My School Bucks to track your made it faster and easier for child’s activity. The website is parents to apply for free and For more information visit the easy to enroll, you can view reduced meals. This free your child’s cafeteria service enables families to Interboro School District Website: purchases and make receive program benefits faster payments via credit http://www.interborosd.org than using the paper card. Please visit application. Your application is www.myschoolbucks.com to electronically submitted directly The Office of Open Records offers information regarding the set your account up. to the child nutrition office for Right-to-Know Law, the Sunshine Act, RTKL training, how to file processing. To get started, a request and how to file an appeal. visit: www.paschoolmeals.com For information on filing a Right-to-Know request with Interboro

School District, please visit our website.

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Tax Information Interboro Human Resource Department Excellence and Director, David Criscuolo The School Real Estate Tax bills were mailed BUC Pride out the first week of July 2017. We are in need of substitute teachers, nurses, bus

drivers/monitors, clerical positions, and school The Tax office at the Administration Building assistants. Transportation will be open from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm. Substitute teacher interviews: Department Please see the Human Resource Calendar The Tax Office will be CLOSED Fridays Bill Bierman Supervisor during the summer. Please see our current openings on the Interboro School District’s website. 610-461-6700 X 1289 Visit our website: www.interborosd.org for updated Tax Information: Receive weekly emails of job postings by signing up for Jim Simmonds Job Alerts on: Tax payments can be made at any Beneficial Dispatcher Bank in Delaware County. The closest Beneficial Interboro’s School District Career Portal. branch is located in Folcroft, PA on Delmar 610-237-9751 Drive. For other locations visit our website.

Clearances for Employment: Address change forms are available on our Clearances (Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151) can be found website by clicking here. The address change here on the Human Resource Department link. form will also change your mailing address for Click here for clearances for Volunteers. your county and borough tax bills. Fax the completed form to (610) 891-4883 or mail it to the County at:

From the Operations Department Board of Assessment 201 West Front Street Director, George Wolhafe Media, PA 19063

HAPPENINGS: Follow us on Twitter! Interboro School District The HVAC project slated for the Glenolden School is well underway and scheduled to be completed on time. Interboro School District Board Members The contractors have been working on second shift @Interboro_SD while the students and staff are not in the building. President, Mr. Edward Harris (Glenolden)

The project consist of a new heating plant, domestic Curriculum Dept. Vice-President, Mrs. Deborah DiBattista (Tinicum) hot water system, and the entire school will also have @ISD_Curriculum new HVAC equipment installed. This will allow for Mr. Michael Burns (Glenolden) Mr. Kevin McGarvey (Glenolden) properly conditioned educational spaces and an Technology Dept. improved learning environment. @ISD_technology Ms. Kelly Boyle (Norwood) Mr. Jack Evans (Norwood) IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Athletics Dept. Mr. William Phelps (Prospect Park) @GoBucsSports Mr. Justin Shivone (Prospect Park) In March 2017, Mr. Charles (Chuck) Ellis celebrated Mr. Paul Eckert (Tinicum) forty years of service with the Interboro School District. Interboro High School Chuck started working for Interboro during the summer @IHSBucPride month’s while he was still in school. After graduation he secured a permanent positon with the District and High School Guidance the rest is history ... He is the Head of Grounds for @IHS_Guidance Interboro, a position he holds with great pride. He was publically recognized for his service to the District at Interboro Music Dept. the Annual Thanksgiving Day Football game as he did @Interboro_Music the ceremonial coin toss. Chuck also played for the Black and Gold. As a Senior, he was named as an All- Interboro Marching Band Delco Selection. While Interboro brings Chuck great joy @IHSMarchingBand the biggest joys in his life are his wife, Karen (Interboro Alumni) and his daughter,Jess.

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