education noun \ˌe-jə-ˈkā-shən\

: the action or process of teaching someone especially in a school, college, or university

: the knowledge, skill, and understanding that you get from attending a school, college, or university

: a field of study that deals with the methods and problems of teaching August Spotlight Faculty and staff of Shaler Area High School are looking forward to the start of the school year on Wednesday, August 25th for all grade levels! FRESHMEN ORIENTATION DAY (8/24) Our 9th graders will have the opportunity to ease into Freshmen year by having the chance to have the building to themselves for introductions, building tours, and a meet and greet with all of their teachers. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (8/25) We welcome back all students as we begin a school year to remember YEARBOOK SENIOR AD DRIVE (8/26 TO 10/7) The Class of 2022 will continue the tradition of selling personal and business ads to help defray the cost of the 2022 Spectrum yearbook. Families are encouraged to dig out the best baby photos, silly childhood memories, and senior pictures to wish your senior the best as they graduate. All ads and pictures are due by Thursday, October 7th. UNDERCLASS PICTURES (8/31 AND 9/1) Lifetouch Photography will be here to photograph all underclassmen and staff for their 2021 – 2022 school ID cards and yearbook pictures.

All events are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to local and state regulations. AUGUST 2021 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES: WWW.SASD.K12.PA.US SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY JULY 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY As the summer draws to a close: FRESHMEN ORIENTATION 1 2 3 TH TUESDAY, AUGUST 24 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 p Have you completed your summer assignments? 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 p Have you purchased the necessary school supplies? TH WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 p Have you reviewed your schedule on Infinite Campus? FOR GRADES 9-12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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School Board Voting Mtg. Titan Marching Band 7:15 pm @ C.O. Kennywood Parade 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

New Teacher Orientation School Board Voting Mtg. Teacher In-Service Teacher In-Service New Teacher Orientation 7:15 pm @ C.O. District Wide District Wide 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

FIRST DAY OF Senior Assembly Teacher In-Service FRESHMEN SCHOOL Extended HR Junior Assembly District Wide ORIENTATION GRADES 9-12 Senior Ad Drive Begins Extended HR

SEPTEMBER 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Education is not preparation for life; 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Education is life itself.” 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Underclass Pictures 26 27 28 29 30 Sophomore Assembly Freshmen Assembly - John Dewey Extended HR Extended HR September Spotlight UNDERCLASS PICTURES (8/31 AND 9/1) Lifetouch Photography will be here to photograph all underclassmen and staff for their 2021 – 2022 school ID cards and yearbook pictures. MEET THE TITAN NIGHT (9/2) Meet the students involved in Fall Sports and Activities! YEARBOOK SENIOR AD DRIVE (8/26 TO 10/7) The Class of 2022 will continue the tradition of selling personal and business ads to help defray the cost of the 2022 Spectrum yearbook. Families are encouraged to dig out the best baby photos, silly childhood memories, and senior pictures to wish your senior the best as they graduate. All ads and pictures are due by Thursday, October 7th.

All events are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to local and state regulations. SEPTEMBER 2021 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES: WWW.SASD.K12.PA.US SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY AUGUST 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Titan Night Underclass Pictures 7:00 pm - Titan Stadium Football vs Mars 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Department Chair Meeting P.T.O. Meeting NO SCHOOL 9:00 am - Room 214 Labor Day School Board COW Mtg. Rosh Hashanah 7:15 pm @ C.O. Football @ Hampton 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Faculty Meeting School Board Voting Mtg. 7:15 pm @ C.O. Yom Kippur Football @ West Allegheny

19 20 21 22 23 24 HOMECOMING25 vs Penn-Trafford

Parade: 10:30 am Picnic: 12:00 pm EARLY Game: 1:30 pm DISMISSAL Dance: 7:30 pm

OCTOBER 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 26 27 28 29 30 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 31

STUDENT DRIVING: Parking privileges are limited to “Education is not the learning of the facts, Juniors and Seniors. Drivers must secure a parking permit before driving to and parking on campus. ALL campus parking is by paid permit only. Permit but the training of the mind to think.” applications are available online and in the Activities Office. - Albert Einstein October Spotlight 1 ST SEMESTER CURRICULUM NIGHT (10/5) Meet your child’s first semester teachers and hear the exciting things that are happening in our classrooms. YEARBOOK SENIOR AD DRIVE (8/26 TO 10/7) The Class of 2022 will continue the tradition of selling personal and business ads to help defray the cost of the 2022 Spectrum yearbook. Families are encouraged to dig out the best baby photos, silly childhood memories, and senior pictures to wish your senior the best as they graduate. All ads and pictures are due by Thursday, October 7th. CLASS RING ORDERS (10/21) Jostens will be here to take the ring orders for any sophomore, junior or senior who would like to order a class ring. SUPPORT OUR FALL SPORTS Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball. Check the Athletic Department website (WWW.SHALERAREATITANS.COM) for updated team schedules.

All events are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to local and state regulations. OCTOBER 2021 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES: WWW.SASD.K12.PA.US SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 1 2 “Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 losing your temper or self-confidence.” 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 - Robert Frost 26 27 28 29 30 Football @ Fox Chapel SAT Testing – 8:00 am 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Fall Curriculum Night Football vs Pine Richland 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Department Chair Meeting Senior Ad Drive Ends Hall of Fame 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Faculty Meeting Extended HR Class Ring Assembly – 10TH NO SCHOOL School Board COW Mtg. In-Service 7:15 pm @ C.O. Football vs Kiski 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

School Board Voting Mtg. Class Ring Orders 7:15 pm @ C.O. Lunch Periods Football @ Penn Hills ACT Testing – 8:00 am 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 END OF 1ST NINE WEEKS Football vs North Hills Picture Make-Ups Senior Night

NOVEMBER 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Have You Visited INFINITE CAMPUS? 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 https://shalerpa.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/shaler.jsp 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 If you need an Infinite Campus Portal Activation Key (because you did not receive it or lost the code), send a request to [email protected]. You will receive a return e-mail with the code and instructions. Halloween November Spotlight FOOD DRIVE (11/8 – 11/12) Benefits the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Etna. The classes who collect the most items (per person average) will win a special treat. PLAY (11/19 & 11/20) Performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday and at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Saturday. Come and see our actors and actresses shine on stage as they perform a Shakespearean classic. POWDER PUFF GAME (11/23) Watch our junior and senior “Lady Titans” battle it out on the gridiron for the title of Powder Puff champions. All proceeds are donated to breast cancer research.

All events are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to local and state regulations. NOVEMBER 2021 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES: WWW.SASD.K12.PA.US SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY OCTOBER 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 NO SCHOOL N.H.S. Induction 31 Act 80 – Election Day 7:00 pm – Auditorium 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Food Drive Begins Department Chair Meeting Food Drive Ends P.T.O. Meeting 9:00 am – Room 214 Daylight Savings Time Ends School Board COW Mtg. Set your clocks back an hour! 7:15 pm @ C.O. Veterans Day World Kindness Day 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Faculty Meeting Blood Drive - Gym A Fall Play School Board Voting Mtg. Fall Play 2:00 & 7:00 pm 7:15 pm @ C.O. 7:00 pm – Auditorium Auditorium 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Powder Puff Game EARLY NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL 7:00 pm – HS Turf Field DISMISSAL Thanksgiving ---

DECEMBER 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 “Education is the kindling of a flame, 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 not the filling of a vessel.” 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Angel Tree & 26 27 28 29 30 31 NO SCHOOL Presents for Patients - Socrates Hanukkah --- Drives Begin EXTENDED ABSENCES FOR EDUCATIONAL TRIPS OR VACATIONS: Parents must complete a Request for Extended Absence form and return the completed form to the Main Office at least 2 weeks in advance. The request should contain information about the

trip in sufficient detail so that the principal may make a judgment on the trip’s classification as either an “educational tour” or “vacation.” Additional details and factors determining if the

absence will be approved may be found in School Board Policy 204.1. Students with poor academic records and/or poor attendance will not be considered. Trips will NOT be approved during

critical testing periods or the last two weeks of the school year. December Spotlight SENIORS CAP AND GOWN ASSEMBLY (12/1) Seniors, it is time to start thinking about June 3rd by ordering your cap and gowns and graduation announcements from Jostens. Orders will be taken on December 9th and 10th during periods 5 – 7 in the cafeteria. ANGEL TREE TOY DRIVE (11/30 – 12/10) Benefits the “Toy Shop” at North Hills Community Outreach and the Network of Hope community organization. PRESENTS FOR PATIENTS DRIVE (11/30 – 12/10) Benefits the residents at Vincentian Nursing Home. MUSIC DEPARTMENT WINTER CONCERTS ORCHESTRA (12/9), BAND (12/14), AND CHOIR (12/16) All are welcome to listen to our students as they fill our auditorium with the sounds of the season!

All events are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to local and state regulations. DECEMBER 2021 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES: WWW.SASD.K12.PA.US SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 “Education is the most powerful weapon 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 which you can use to change the world.” 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 - Nelson Mandela Cap & Gown Assembly Extended HR – Seniors SAT Testing – 8:00 am 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 KEYSTONE EXAMINATION TESTING Cap & Gown Orders Cap & Gown Orders All Lunch Periods Department Chair Meeting Angel Tree & All Lunch Periods Angel Tree & Presents for Patients School Board Combined Mtg. Orchestra Concert Presents for Patients Drives 7:00 pm @ C.O. 7:00 pm - Auditorium Drives End 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Band Concert Choir Concert 7:00 pm - Auditorium Faculty Meeting 7:00 pm - Auditorium 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL --- Christmas Eve Christmas

JANUARY 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Kwanzaa ------New Year’s Eve

FIELD TRIPS: Field trips are offered throughout the year to students in order to enhance the curriculum. In order to participate in a school sponsored trip, students must meet the following guidelines: A Look Ahead to January: maintain a 2.0 or above GPA and not have any failing or incomplete grades, have not missed more than 10 Midterm Examinations days of school (excused or unexcused), and have not received 2 or more incidents of in-school suspension or January 10-14 1 out-of-school suspension. January Spotlight MIDTERM AND FINALS EXAMS (1/10 – 1/14) All students will participate in midterm and final exams as we prepare for the end of 1st semester on January 14th. SUPPORT OUR WINTER SPORTS Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Ice Hockey, Indoor Track, Swimming, Wrestling. Check the Athletic Department website (WWW.SHALERAREATITANS.COM) for updated team schedules.

All events are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to local and state regulations. JANUARY 2022 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES: WWW.SASD.K12.PA.US SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DECEMBER 2021 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 1 HAVE YOU REVIEWED THE ATTENDANCE POLICY RECENTLY? 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 If a student is absent from any class, excused or unexcused, for more than ten (10) full periods for a semester course or twenty (20) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 periods for a full year course, on the last day of the semester or year, the student shall not be granted credit toward graduation or 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 promotion in that course. The student shall receive an “F” grade for each applicable course. 26 27 28 29 30 31

New Year’s Day 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Department Chair Meeting 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 MIDTERM & FINAL EXAMINATIONS

END OF FIRST SEMESTER 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL In-Service In-Service P.T.O. Meeting Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Make-Up Day # 1 9:00 am – Room 214 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

FEBRUARY 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 - George Washington Carver February Spotlight WINTER SEMI-FORMAL DANCE (2/5) All students are invited to attend our Winter Semi-Formal. A dressy affair to benefit Class Funds. 2 ND SEMESTER CURRICULUM NIGHT (2/24) Meet your child’s second semester teachers to hear about the exciting things that are happening during the 2nd semester and discuss scheduling options for the 2022-2023 school year.

All events are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to local and state regulations. FEBRUARY 2022 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES: WWW.SASD.K12.PA.US SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY EXTENDED ABSENCES FOR EDUCATIONAL TRIPS OR VACATIONS: Parents must complete a Request for Extended Absence form and return the completed form to the Main Office at least 2 weeks in advance. The request should contain information about the trip in sufficient detail so that the principal may make a judgment on the trip’s classification as either an “educational tour” or “vacation.” Additional details and factors determining if the absence will be approved may be found in School Board Policy 204.1. Students with poor academic records and/or poor attendance will not be considered. Trips will NOT be approved during critical testing periods or the last two weeks of the school year.

JANUARY 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 1 2 3 4 5 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 Winter Dance 30 31 7:30 pm – Cafeteria 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Department Chair Meeting 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Valentine’s Day Faculty Meeting 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

NO SCHOOL In-Service Curriculum Night President’s Day 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

MARCH 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 - William Butler Yeats March Spotlight SPRING MUSICAL (3/4, 3/5, 3/6, & 3/11, 3/12) Performances at 7:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:00 PM on Sunday. Sit back and enjoy the show as our actors and actresses sing and dance their way to Broadway! TALENT SHOW TRYOUTS (3/28 & 3/29) Calling all singers, dancers, performers, and potential Mr. Shaler Area candidates. Impress our Talent Show judges as they look for Shaler Area’s next hidden talent.

All events are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to local and state regulations. MARCH 2022 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES: WWW.SASD.K12.PA.US SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 NO SCHOOL 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 In-Service 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 STEAM Competition 27 28 Musical Musical Department Chair Meeting 7:00 pm – Auditorium 7:00 pm – Auditorium 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

SAT Testing – 8:00 am Musical Musical Musical 2:00 pm – Auditorium Faculty Meeting 7:00 pm – Auditorium 7:00 pm – Auditorium 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Daylight Savings Time Begins END OF 3RD - Set your clocks ahead an hour! St. Patrick’s Day 9 WEEKS 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

P.T.O. Meeting Blood Drive 9:00 am – Room 214 Gym A

APRIL 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 27 28 29 30 31 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 Talent Show Tryouts Talent Show Tryouts 3:00 pm – Auditorium 3:00 pm – Auditorium

“Let us pick up our books and pencils. Have You Visited INFINITE CAMPUS They are our most powerful weapon.” To Check Your Child’s Progress? - Malala Yousafzai April Spotlight TALENT SHOW (4/7 & 4/8) Come one, come all to our annual Talent Show featuring the ever-popular Mr. Shaler Area competition and a variety of talented students and acts! SUPPORT OUR SPRING SPORTS Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball. Check the Athletic Department website (WWW.SHALERAREATITANS.COM) for updated team schedules.

All events are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to local and state regulations. APRIL 2022 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES: WWW.SASD.K12.PA.US SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MARCH 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 “Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.” 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 - B.F. Skinner 27 28 29 30 31

ACT Testing – 8:00 am 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Talent Show Rehearsal Talent Show Talent Show 3:00 pm – Auditorium 7:00 pm – Auditorium 7:00 pm – Auditorium 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL Good Friday Make Up Day # 2 Make Up Day #3 Make Up Day #4 Passover 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Music Department Trip Easter Department Chair Meeting Music Department Trip Earth Day Music Department Trip 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Music Department Trip Music Department Trip Music Department Trip Faculty Meeting

MAY 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Students are required to wear school appropriate attire throughout the school day. Students wearing any attire STUDENT DRESS CODE: 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 that is determined by administration to be unsafe, inappropriate, or disruptive to the educational process will be given the opportunity to secure a change of clothing from their locker or from home and be subjected to discipline under the Student Code of Conduct. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 May Spotlight AP EXAMS (5/2– 5/13) Good luck to all of our AP students as they take their national exams! SENIOR DINNER (5/5) Seniors continue the SA tradition as you watch your classmates providing the entertainment under hypnosis! MUSIC DEPARTMENT SPRING CONCERTS ORCHESTRA (5/3), BAND (5/11), AND CHOIR (5/13) All are welcome to attend the Music Departments’ final concerts for the 2021-2022 school year. UNDERCLASS ACADEMIC AWARDS (5/16) Students in grades 9-11 will be recognized in front of an audience of their peers for academic excellence in the classroom. SENIOR FINAL EXAMS (5/18 – 5/26) This is it seniors, study hard as you finalize your senior year with your final exams! SENIOR ACADEMIC AWARDS (5/19) Seniors earning post-secondary and local scholarships will be invited to be recognized in front of an audience of their family and peers during this special evening. SENIOR PROM (5/27 – 5/28) The tradition of dinner and dancing continues at the Sheraton Station Square with the After- Prom held on the Gateway Clipper for a midnight to 3:30 AM sail!

All events are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to local and state regulations. MAY 2022 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES: WWW.SASD.K12.PA.US SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY APRIL 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 WHAT ARE THE KEYSTONE EXAMINATIONS? The Keystone Examinations are state mandated, end of course tests, intended for students to demonstrate proficiency in the core subject areas of English Language 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Arts, Algebra I, and Biology. The Keystones are given in December and May. The results are posted to the students’ transcripts. 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AP EXAMS

Orchestra Concert Senior Dinner 7:00 pm – Auditorium 6:30 pm SAT Testing – 8:00 am 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 AP EXAMS

Band Concert Choir Concert 7:00 pm – Auditorium 7:00 pm – Auditorium 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 KEYSTONE TESTING

Senior Awards Underclassmen Awards NO SCHOOL Banquet & Ceremony AM Assemblies Act 80 - Election Day 6:00 pm 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 KEYSTONE TESTING EARLY DISMISSAL Senior Grades Due Senior Prom/After-prom 7:30 pm – Sheraton

JUNE 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 “Education is all a matter of building bridges.” 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Locker Clean Out - Ralph Ellison NO SCHOOL Building Wide 26 27 28 29 30 Memorial Day Senior Retreat June Spotlight UNDERCLASS FINAL EXAMS (6/1 – 6/3) Underclassmen will take their final exams in the morning on these Early Dismissal days. Underclassmen, put forth 100% effort and finish the 2021 – 2022 school year strong! GRADUATION (6/3) Congratulations to the Class of 2022 and best wishes for a future full of hope, promise, and excitement!

All events are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to local and state regulations. JUNE 2022 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES: WWW.SASD.K12.PA.US SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MAY 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY EARLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 EARLY 1 EARLY 2 DISMISSAL3 4 “The roots of education are bitter 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 DISMISSAL DISMISSAL Underclass Final Exams 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Periods 3-4-7 but the fruits are sweet.” Underclass Final Exams Underclass Final Exams Graduation Rain Date 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Graduation Practice Periods 1-8-5 Periods 2-9-6 11:00 am 29 30 31 9:30 am – 11:30 am - Aristotle Graduation Practice Graduation Practice 2:00 pm 9:30 am – 11:30 am 9:30 am – 11:30 am GRADUATION 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

SAHS Summer Schedule Graduation Rain Date NO SCHOOL Building Hours 2:00 pm Clerical Day 7:00 am – 3:00 pm 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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Juneteenth

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“Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to it by what amuses their minds so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each.” - Plato July Spotlight A huge thank you to all of the staff – teachers, administrative assistants, classroom aides, bus drivers, custodians, and lunch ladies – who made each and every day possible with all of your efforts and your hard work. Shaler Area High School would not be able to function without you!

All events are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to local and state regulations. JULY 2022 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES: WWW.SASD.K12.PA.US SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY JUNE 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 1 2 “Children must be taught HOW to think, 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 not WHAT to think.” 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 SAHS Summer Schedule - Margaret Mead Building Hours 7:00 am – 3:00 pm 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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AUGUST 2022 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 “Study without desire spoils the memory, “Education is a gift 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 and it retains nothing that it takes in.” that no one can take away.” 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 - Leonardo da Vinci - American proverb Telephone Extensions HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION: All calls must first be placed to the main number (412) 492-1200, then dial 8, followed by the extension.

1ST FLOOR Cafeteria 1582

Dr. Timothy J. Royall Mr. Thomas Misko Mrs. JoAnne Townsend 2ND FLOOR Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Main Office ...... 1500/1501 Grade 12 & Grade 9 (A-G) Grade 10 & Grade 9 (H-Q) Grade 11 & Grade 9 (R-Z) Attendance Office ...... 1502 Ext. 1500 Ext. 1501 Ext. 1501 Activities Office 1530 Athletics Office ...... 1550 A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRINCIPALS: Guidance Office 1520 Health Office ...... 1510 Welcome to Shaler Area High School! The beginning of each new academic year is filled with promise and excitement. On behalf of the Shaler Area High School, we 3RD FLOOR would like to extend a warm welcome to you and invite you to participate in the many Library 1515 wonderful activities that we have to offer. Your high school teachers are student- centered, caring instructors who make Shaler Area an enjoyable place for students to DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION & EXTENSIONS learn and grow. The staff will set high expectations for you, as students, and provide dynamic lessons to help you reach your highest potential. We are excited about our Dr. Sean Aiken school and look forward to helping you succeed. Superintendent ...... 2834

Dr. Bryan O’Black VISION STATEMENT: Deputy Superintendent, To serve our Shaler Area community and its children by providing an education that Director of Human Resources . 2834 fosters our youth to be contributing members of society. To develop resiliency, empathy, Mr. Mitch Stivason creative thinking, critical thinking, and problem solving in every student on their Coordinator of Technology 2805 path to fulfilling their potential.

Ms. Sherri Ludwig Director of Business Affairs . . 2807 MISSION STATEMENT: Shaler Area School District is a collaborative, innovative, and creative learning Dr. Kathleen Graczyk Director of Student Services . . 2815 environment for all. Telephone Extensions TITAN MASCOT CONCEPT: All calls must first be placed to the The entire mascot symbol is formed by the letters S.A.H. main number (412) 492-1200, then The back part of the Helmet is the letter (S) for Shaler. The dial 8, followed by the extension. front top part of the Helmet is the letter (A) for Area and the

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS & EXTENSIONS side of the cheekguard is the letter (H) for High. The Plume on top is sectioned into three parts, symbolizing the merger Ms. Suzanna Donahue 2852 Mr. James Fisher 2854 of three schools into one. Mr. Tim Gapsky 2859 Dr. April Kwiatkowski 2851 Mr. Jason Machajewski 2858 POSITIVE TITAN FANS: Ms. Jeanne Petrovich 2857 Ms. Eileen Phillips 2856 The Administration, Faculty, Coaches, Students, and Athletes at Shaler Area High Mr. Steve Romac 2855 School stress the following pledge as Positive Titan Fans: Mr. Jim Tunstall 2853 • We enforce the fundamental principles of fair play. SHALER AREA HIGH SCHOOL ALMA MATER • We realize that “winning at any cost” is never acceptable. We all stand together One in love and in peace and brotherhood We will always aid our common good • We respect the opposing team, cheerleaders, fans, and the game officials. And in all our skills employed May our lives be pure and true • We realize that name-calling, taunting, finger pointing or any other form of Bring much honor unto you verbal or physical confrontation has no place in our athletic arenas. O, Shaler Area Alma Mater Our Red, White and Blue • We realize that degrading or insulting cheers and signs, no matter whom they are directed towards, do not make us look “big”. THANK YOU...

Special thanks to Studio 179 for • We realize that our desire is to cheer for our team and not against our opponents. providing the wonderful photographs used throughout the calendar. All of our teams need your support, but only if you are a …

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