LEARN. APPLY.LEARN. ACHIEVE. WINTER 2019 Postal Patron ALL IN After-The-Bell Celebrates 20 Years Dr. JeremyHritz. “He isanoutstandingstudentwho accomplishments,” saidKennettHighSchoolprincipal “We aretremendouslyproudofColinforhis academic team. Colin isamemberofthespringmusicaland screening ofprogramentrants. Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), asan initial whichserved SAT/Nationalthe 2017Preliminary MeritScholarship MeritProgrambytaking entered the2019National 1.6millionjuniorswho Colin isamongapproximately beennamedCommendedStudents.have Hyzny, Peter Magasiny, CalebPebly, Piercy andDavis Bell,Jonathan Emma Giancola, MollyHohner, Rachel Scholarship Program. Additionally, seniors Amanda Bell, Merit Merit Semifinalistinthe64thannualNational Colin Petersen hasbeenrecognized asaNational senior Kennett HighSchoolisproudtoannouncethat Named National MeritStudents Kennett HighSchoolSeniors and competedindozensofdifferentsports. They have quisite ceramicsculptures. sunganddanced They have ex- paintedportraitsworthframingandcreated have resources.the importanceofprotectingournatural They andto learnabout and streamstocommunewithnature and Greeksouvlaki. traipsedthroughfields They have Festival toIrishstew Chocolate brownies award-winning fromUnited learnedtocookeverything dents have Way hundreds ofvariedopportunities. Overtheyears, stu- Because oftheirdedication, After-the-Bell hasoffered theirtimeandexpertise. donated munity have morethan1,000membersoftheKennettcom- is that more than6,000students. Perhaps evenmoreamazing 19,opened itsdoorsonJanuary 1999, it haswelcomed strongerthanever.and theprogramisnow Sinceit The successof After-the-Bell hasbeenextraordinary, supporter. this programcouldprovideandbecameastrong Dr. recognizedthebenefits Bosleyimmediately Middle School. they askedoftheDistrictwasuseKennett teerism andfinancialassistance. Theonlything would supportsuchaprogramthroughvolun- residents andbusinessesoftheKennettarea anddedicated thecompassionate believed that no costtostudentsORDistricttaxpayers. They ter-school programformiddleschoolstudentsat with theirfriendMarshallNewton, offeredanaf- alone afterschool. JohnandDenise Wood, along concerns aboutadolescentswhowerehome Bosleywithaplantoaddress perintendent Larry Episcopal Churchofthe Su- Advent approached In 1998, threemembersoftheKennettSquare WEST CHESTER, Permit No.#326 U.S. POSTAGE Non-Profit Org. PA state isproportional to state semifinalists in each state. The numberof scoring entrantsineach includes thehighest- high-school seniorsand less than1percentof semifinalists represents poolof The nationwide Kennett HighSchool.” about isgreat that represents everything With sessionslike AwesomeAutos, After-the-Bell has something to appealto every middleschoolstudent. up tovolunteer—sherananactivitycalledMovieand shestepped theprogramsomuchthat appreciated family in2014asaparentofstudentparticipants. She DohertyKohlDirector Dawn joinedthe After-the-Bell Library, Anchor Fitness, more. andmany Artists, KennettDesign, 4-HPony Partners, theKen-nett ter ResearchCenter, KidsFirst SwimSchool, Everyday Airfield/Future Aviators, LongwoodGardens, Stroud Wa- ern ChesterCounty, theKennett YMCA, NewGarden nity partners, including theLandConservancy ofSouth- beenprovided bycommu- These off-siteactivitieshave toflyairplanes.They’ve evenlearnedhow cared forawidevarietyofcuddly(andslimy)creatures. represent diverseacademicand extracurricularinterests: MeritScholarshipProgram Students intheNational The eightstudentswhowere namedCommended seniors. the state’s totalofgraduating ofthenational percentage Continued on page8 Continued onpage8 Empty Bowls fundraiser. Bowls Empty Jaslynn Vega enjoyed painting painting enjoyed Jaslynn Vega coats this past holiday season. this past coats and Cole Kramer helped collect helped collect and Cole Kramer (Left, from left) Mea Carter and Mea Carter from left) (Left, bowls which were donated to the to which were donated bowls Karlese Stevens, Meredith Brown, Meredith Brown, Stevens, Karlese (Above, from left) SADD members left) from (Above, During the week of parent conferences, students were During the week of parent conferences, asked to nominate teacher for the Citadel Heart of a Students learned the valuable lesson of Award. Learning which goes hand in being thankful for their educators, season. hand with giving thanks during the holiday Kennett High School Kennett High School kicked off the holiday season with Students collected educational Drive. Toy the Interact Club board games, Play-Doh, puzzles, such as LEGO sets, toys, They and books. pencils and crayons, coloring books, Early Tock Tick collected more than 50 items to donate to Interact Club president Learning Center in Kennett Square. and vice president Ellie Conlin-Day were Toit Zuzu du instrumental in making this event a success. In com- The Humanitarian Club held a holiday food drive. and donations, Walk bination with their annual Haunted plus 3,646 pounds of food raised $671.48, the club Cupboard. which was donated to the Kennett Food Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club The Students teachers, Students, held its second annual Coat Drive. and support staff donated 225 gently used coats (100 Avondale. in Parish more than last year) to Saint Rocco’s New Garden Elementary School Elementary Garden New Road Garden 265 New 19374 PA Toughkenamon, 610-268-6900 Principal Susan McArdle, Policy Non-Discrimination will not School District Consolidated The Kennett activities, or programs, in its educational discriminate national color, race, based on practices, employment religion, age, disability, orientation, sexual origin, sex, other legally or any union membership, ancestry, of this policy Announcement classification. protected including laws, and federal with state is in accordance of 1972, Sections Amendments Title IX of the Education Act of 1973, and 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Kennett with Disabilities Act of 1990. the American and parents students School District Consolidated of harassment an inquiry or complaint who have about or who need information or discrimination, with disabilities, should for persons accommodations South East at 300 Office the Superintendent’s contact PA 19348, Square, Kennett Street, (610) 444-6600. 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Bancroft Elementary School Elementary Bancroft Kennett High School (grades 9-12) High School (grades Kennett 420 Greenwood Road 420 Greenwood PA 19348 Square, Kennett 610-388-5990 Principal Marino, Tracey Dr. Center Lang Kindergarten Mary D. Street 409 Center PA 19348 Square, Kennett 610-444-6260 Principal April Reynolds, 100 East South Street South 100 East PA 19348 Square, Kennett 610-444-6620 Hritz, Principal Jeremy Dr. Principal Assistant Fernandez, Raymond Principal Jenkins, Assistant Tomorrow Dr. Principal Thomas, Assistant Jeffery Director Athletic Sean Harvey, 6-8) Middle School (grades Kennett Dell Road 195 Sunny 19350 PA Landenberg, 610-268-5800 Principal DeAngelis, Lorenzo Principal Assistant Austin, Brenna Principal Assistant Moore, Jacob Road 181 Bancroft PA 19348 Square, Kennett 610-925-5711 Principal Leah McComsey, School Elementary Greenwood “Together we collected toys we collected bring a message to “Together explains principal needyof hope to children,” we can motivate “By giving, Susan McArdle. Mrs. patri- productive, them to grow into responsible, leaders.” otic citizens and community Greenwood Elementary School Greenwood Elementary School was abuzz with were invited to donateholiday cheer as students Drive. Toy Tots for Toys toys for the invited to participateStudents also were in a which Drive, Holiday Food collected nonperishable food items for families in need through the Chester Bank. County Food Greenwood In addition, Elementary School students participated in the Empty an Bowls Giving Project, internationalto project Led by help fight hunger. Meghan art teacher Mrs. worked students Bergman, collaboratively to decorate which they bowls, clay donated to the Kennett Food Cupboard for its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. teams helps students know in they are part of“Working explained Mrs. a community benefiting those in need,” Students work “No one child finishes a bowl. Bergman. and finish the bowl social in this paint, together to make, collaborative initiative.” Kennett Middle School Kennett Middle School celebrated the holiday season with three special service projects. a gratitude project started Project, You Thank was the First Ms. by a Kennett Square artist and District grandparent, paper clips, candy, Students arrange socks, Roberta Little. and other unique materials to spell the words pretzels, Little posts a new photo each day of Ms. You.” “Thank The project encourages students to find ways their work. to show their appreciation with actions rather than words and inspires them to create. students donated Food Drive, the Selfies with Santa For If Cupboard. nonperishable food items to the Kennett Food Jenkins agreed Tamara teacher Mrs. they met their goal, to dress up in a Santa Claus costume and take selfies with Students exceeded their goal and took some her students. Jenkins. memorable photos with Mrs.
ew Garden Elementary School DISTRICT DIRECTORY DISTRICT District Office Administration District Superintendent Barry Tomasetti, Dr. Superintendent Assistant Barber, Michael Dr. – Business the Superintendent to Assistant Tracy, Mark T. Affairs Education of Special Director Line-Koller, Yvette Dr. of Facilities Director III, A. Wolhafe George Language Curriculum Supervisor for Durante, Judith Jester Arts and Social Studies of Curriculum and Director Hallman, Lydia Dr. and Science Instruction Mathematics Board of School Directors Board Joseph Meola, President Dominic Perigo, Vice-president Treasurer Michael Finnegan, Rudy Alfonso William Brown Ciprani Steven Aline Frank Gehrt, Ed.D Victoria Rosas-Weed Paola KENNETT CONSOLIDATED KENNETT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 300 East South Street 19348 PA Square, Kennett 610-444-6600 610-444-6614 Fax: www.KCSD.org Finally, New Garden hosted a Toys for Tots Toy Drive. This Drive. Toy Tots for Toys New Garden hosted a Finally, annual event distributes toys throughout Kennett Square and the surrounding area. The school community also participated in the Help Fill collecting food items for the Drive, the Shelves Food Drive (KACS) toArea Community Service Food Kennett help families in need. New Garden Elementary School embraced the holiday Pajama The Children’s spirit with three service activities. Christmas Event invited the school community to collect All pajamas were donat- and donate pajamas for children. which Promise of Southern Chester County, ed to Family then distributed them to Chester County shelters. N It wouldn’t be the holiday season with the annual Ban- the eighth For Drive. croft Elementary School Pajama goal was to collect 200 pairs of new the school’s year, and the Bancroft The goal was surpassed, pajamas. family donated 240 pairs of pajamas! Bancroft Elementary School held a canned-food drive to donated Students Food Cupboard. benefit the Kennett and partic- more than 300 nonperishable foods items ipated the Kennett Food in an assembly to learn about Cupboard. Bancroft Elementary School As principal Mrs. April Reynolds said, “It is truly better to April Reynolds said, As principal Mrs. give than to receive.” The Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center’s staff also held Lang Kindergarten Center’s The Mary D. of Giving” “Tree A Campaign. Adopt-a-Family their annual in the staff lounge was decorated with paper ornaments, had requested. each with an item the adopted families and a pair of shoes, coat, Children received a new outfit, Adopt-a-Family In addition to the toy they had requested. Jeans “Friday money collected from the the Campaign, went to purchase Giant gift cards for families in Jar” need. Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center celebrated the holidayMary D. season by donating to the Kennett nonperishable items the Ronald McDonald House of Cupboard and Food were students of giving, kick off the spirit To Delaware. Spirit during a can!” “lend a hand and bring a asked to and staff students In December, Assembly in November. collecting more but surpassed it, not only met their goal than 1,000 items for those in need! Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center Lang Mary D. This year students, faculty, and staff in the Kennett faculty, This year students, Consolidated back together to give School District came The following is a cheer in the community. and spread community-serviceroundup of held during last projects holiday season. year’s KCSD Community Spreads Holiday Cheer Holiday Spreads Community KCSD
2 | LEARN. APPLY. ACHIEVE. students andstaff members. School isproudtodevelopunique learningactivitiesforboth Bancroft Elementary teachers, theteam-andmorale-buildingactivity.” andthestaffasawholeenjoyed members,” explainedMrs. Bowen. “Students learnedinterestingfactsabouttheir “The BitmojiGuess Who Gamewasawonderful activityforboth studentsandstaff guesses. revealed thestaffmembers’names, timecheckingtheir andstudentshadagreat represented whichstaffmember. A fewdayslater, Mrs. andMrs. Bowen Hopkins main hallway. EachBitmojiwasnumbered, andstudentshadtoguesswhichBitmoji andMrs. Bowen Katie Tracey Hopkins thendisplayedthemonabulletinboardinthe Bitmojis.Fifty-one theirown staffmemberscreated Second-gradeteachers Mrs. appearance. their personalstyleand reflects unique cartoonthat a outfittocreate favorite face shape, andeven their hairstyle, eyecolor, themselves. Usersselect cartoon versionof surprisingly accurate a users tocreate allows that application Bitmoji isanonline staff andstudents. a strongerbondbetween among staffandtocreate to promoteteam-building Bitmojisinaneffort own their members created Schoolstaff Elementary This year, Bancroft Become Bitmojis Teachers Alumni Spotlight onMarc David 2000. While at Yale, champions hecoachedIvyLeague to that, asan assistantcoachbeginningin heserved asthemen’sserved headcoachstartingin2011. Prior Yale University’s trackandfieldprogram, wherehe Mr. cameto Davis Troy Universityafter15seasonswith Mr. says. Davis all day, andworkingwithcollegekids, it’s neverwork,” day,when workconsistsofbeingaroundasportevery “It’s suchalargegroup, atallordertomanage but (pentathlon, heptathlon, anddecathlon). He himselfoverseessprints, jumps, hurdles, andmultis eventsforabout40athletes.staff accordingtoathletic 100 menandwomen. 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Mr. isenteringhisfourth Davis of 2014, beganrebuildingitsmen’s heimmediately the When hewashiredat Alabama universityinJuly rection ofKennettHighSchoolalumnusMr. MarcDavis. excelledinrecentyearsunderthedi- programs have Troy University’s trackandfieldcross-country and beyond.” riences tome, andIdidn’trealizeituntilgottocollege different typesofpeople. Kennettprovidedthoseexpe- about learning outside the classroom and getting to meet back, faraheadwewere. itisamazinghow Collegeis diversity andinclusiveness itoffers,” hesaid. “Looking character. whoIambasedonthe “Kennett reallyshaped Mr. his creditshisKennettexperienceforshaping Davis in1991. graduation soloist at major inthemarchingbandhissenioryearandwasa music ashewasintrackandfield. Mr. wasdrum Davis Kennett,While at Mr. wasequallyinvestedin Davis champions,” Mr. said. Davis willingness tolisten16-year-old ustobe kidsallowed “recruit” withinourschoolandgetmoreathletes. His and exposemetothesport. ustogooutand Heallowed possible. “Mr. Ferraro wasanotherwhohelpedguide thingsare great in themselvesandunderstandthat because hemadeMr. believe andhisteammates Davis He creditsMr. asadrivingforceforsuccess Anthony thisnow.”would bemakingalivingat during ourfirstindoortrackpractice, Iamnotsure for thembelievinginmyabilitiesNovemberof1987 track andfieldinmyheart,” Mr. said. Davis “Ifitwasn’t andMr.Anthony JohnFerraro), whoputthepassionfor beindebtedtomycoaches(Mr.“I willalways Bob andmusicprograms. wasactiveinKHSathletic Davis A memberofKennettHighSchool’s Classof1991, Mr. mances asthesprints, hurdles, andjumpscoach. Championshipsandto Division IINational All-East perfor ersville, totheNCAA hehelpedguidestudent-athletes 1997.Millersville UniversityinJanuary Mill- While at assistantat leftLafayettetobecomeagraduate Davis coaching assistant, coachingsprintsandhurdles. 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of practicing skills and utilizing equipment. skills and utilizing practicing Kevin for me,” “It was a new experience assigned homework “Every class explains. It was very stressful and and gave quizzes. but I remained to learn, there was so much and to become a vet, focused because I want top choices to attendCornell is one of my after graduation.” favoritewere the part of the program Kevin’s and bones “I enjoyed seeing the muscles labs. a heart and studyingas well as dissecting the gastrointestinal tract.” Avalos Nancy Sanchez, Estefani Jorge Tapia, National Jhoana Aguilera, and Rodriguez, Hispanic Institute at Cabrini College Nancy Estefani Sanchez, Tapia, Seniors Jorge Aguilera attended and Jhoana Avalos Rodriguez, Series hosted by World the weeklong Collegiate the National Hispanic Institute at College. Cabrini This is the third in a series of three programs offered by the National Hispanic Institute. Estefani had attended two the previous was excited to see and while she programs, she looked friends from the past two programs, forward to making new friends. Series prepares students for the World The Collegiate emotional ups and downs of adapting to life away from understanding managing time effectively, their parents, from their own, various cultures and lifestyles different and making critical decisions that eventually chart the course of their lives. The students were assigned to different working groups. Nancy “I was working with people I didn’t know,” “It was so different than how it is when comments. working in groups in high school … Everyone did their fair share of the work.” Jorge added that because he didn’t know anyone in his he needed to step out of his comfort zone and group, have confidence in himself. the four friends left the one-week program Overall, feeling confident as they navigate their senior year of high school and prepare for life after graduation. Science Camp at Penn Veterinary Angy Esparza, Berks Campus State University, Science Veterinary attended the a sophomore, Angy, a program that incorporates hands-on Camp, experiences with live animals with introducing and chemistry, reviewing the scientific principles of biology, Angy and her peers took on the roles and anatomy. of veterinary assistants under the watchful eye of a veterinarian. running urine and Activities in the biology lab included fecal tests and dissecting a pig heart. The students also learned about various diseases. took in a lot of information in just “We Angy said. one week,” Angy explored During the program, different veterinary science career possibilities by visiting a small animal farm, a horse veterinary hospital, and a veterinary an alpaca farm, Visiting the farms hospital. emergency was her favorite part of the program. Angy decided that she is In the end, not equipped to handle surgery or the end-of-life aspects of being a and so she is looking for veterinarian, a career in which she can avoid those areas. Briza Zavala, Berenize Castano, and Jaquelin Hernandez Martinez, Forensics Science Camp at Penn State University and Briza, Sophomores Berenize, Jaquelin were introduced to the world of forensic science and took a behind- the-scenes look at crime investigations Science during a weeklong Forensics Camp. After four days of learning current forensic techniques and interacting
Through this program, Kevin was enrolled in the Through this program, Science and Medicine: Veterinary three-credit course He attended lectures in the morning and Practice. where he focused on hands-on labs in the afternoon, Kevin D. Lemus Moreno, a senior who has always Lemus Moreno, Kevin D. was very to be excited wanted to help animals, Animal Small Veterinary Medicine: accepted to the one of the Practice program at Cornell University, The three- top veterinary schools in the nation. week program introduced Kevin to the anatomy and and other domestic animals, dogs, physiology of cats, as well as the basics of how these subjects apply to small animal veterinary practice. Kevin D. Lemus Moreno, Veterinary Medicine: Small Veterinary Lemus Moreno, Kevin D. Animal Practice at Cornell University Regarding her future career, Anis is still deciding Regarding her future career, found this summer She between health care and law. program to be engaging and memorable. Every night Anis and the other students were assigned Every night They then looked at the diseases diseases to research. By the end of the on a timeline through history. the students were challenged to put their new week, knowledge to the test by investigating a mysterious disease outbreak. This past summer, Anis Estrada Aguilar, a junior, a junior, Aguilar, Anis Estrada This past summer, Infection Summer Stateattended University’s Penn Anis and her During this five-day program, Program. simulations, peers participated in hands-on activities, and visits to real research labs and field sites to get a whirlwind introduction to what we know— and don’t know—about infectious diseases. Anis Estrada Aguilar, Penn State University’s State University’s Penn Anis Estrada Aguilar, Infection Summer Program On Saturdays and Sundays, the students joined in field On Saturdays and Sundays, and participated team-building and in studied, trips, social activities designed to introduce them to college life. His favorite part of the program was exploring various health fields such as dentistry and ophthalmology with which he was previously unfamiliar. Refugio is interested in becoming a pediatrician or He hopes to work in underserved a family doctor. communities because he believes that everyone deserves equal access to health care. During the week, Refugio and his peers attended During the week, took part in small discussion groups and lectures, One experience and attended classes. hands-on labs, that stood out for Refugio was shadowing a lab who showedhim how fluids screen bodily to technician, for diseases. Refugio Lara, a senior, participated in the University of a senior, Refugio Lara, hands-on Health academically rigorous, Pittsburgh’s program The four-week Academy. Career Scholars gave to investigate Refugio the opportunity different such as geriatrics and global health, areas of medicine, both the administrative and practice sides. including Refugio Lara, University of Pittsburgh’s Health of Pittsburgh’s University Refugio Lara, Career Scholars Academy “My favorite was having part of the program the and meet opportunity to get out of my comfort zone Magali says. new people,” During the program, Magali lived on Penn State’s State’s Magali lived on Penn During the program, took college courses, main campus in University Park, and learned time management prepared for the SAT, she and her On the weekends, and other study skills. peers explored the campus and participated in team- and ziplining. building activities such as ropes courses S.C.O.P.E. is a four-week academic program for high is a four-week S.C.O.P.E. backgrounds school sophomores from multicultural counseling, who are interested in careers in teaching, or educational rehabilitation, special education, administration. Magali Ortiz Ayllon, a junior, participated in the Summer a junior, Ayllon, Magali Ortiz Program in EducationCollege Opportunity (S.C.O.P.E.) State.at Penn Magali Ortiz Ayllon, Penn State University’s University’s State Penn Magali Ortiz Ayllon, S.C.O.P.E. This summer while others were working summer jobs working summer while others were This summer 17 Kennett or enjoyingtime by the pool or at the shore, participatedHigh School students in academically The summer programs. challenging university followinga look at is a few of their experiences. Summer Learning Opportunities Learning Summer KHS Students Embrace Embrace Students KHS
4 | LEARN. APPLY. ACHIEVE. High School, theyinclude teachersMs. Kelly Virgin, Mr. MacNamara andMrs. Virginia McGarvey. At Kennett Kennett MiddleSchool, theseareteachersMrs. Karen Writing Projectteacher-consultants intheDistrict. At The middleschoolteachersjoinotherNational nonfiction texts. a specificemphasisonwritingargumentsbased inreadingandwritingwith can supportstudentgrowth more teachers goal oftheprogramistoensurethat As programdirectorMrs. Pauline Schmidtnotes, the Writing Project. West ChesterUniversityisanoffshootoftheNational the Teaching of Writing. at This five-weekprogramheld Project’sWriting andLiterature Institutein Invitational inthePennsylvania participating their summervacation Melissa Keer, andMrs. KarenDiMascolaspentpartof Kennett MiddleSchoolteachersMrs. GinaBevan, Mrs. Teachers’ SummerVacation Writing Immersion Program: Creativity and Flexibility Teaching with “It wasanamazingopportunity,” MissSmithsays. “We named it, andkeptitontheirdeskinaplasticcup. classroom. caterpillar,The studentseachgottheirown pillars andbroughtthemintosharewithMissSmith’s The fourthgradestudentandherfamilyfound25cater fall. fourth gradeclass toaspeciallessonthis wastreated Smith’s firstgrade class andMrs. Jernegan’s Heather generous fourthgradestudent, thepairingofMissErika classes arebuddiedupwitholderclasses. 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Mrs. Jester, Judy forLanguage CurriculumSupervisor Joe Hutcheson, andMs. Lamoreux, Cheryl aswell King, MichelleLopez Lopez, is most comfortable sitting the standing tables, while Francisco Cortez (atright) and Grace Bailiffworkat (Above, fromright) Ryan on awobblestool. schedule anappointment. at (610)444-4235to Office the StudentRegistration packet, orpaper your onlineregistration pleasecontact tion processwiththeregistrar. completed Onceyouhave tofinalizetheregistra- you mustmakeanappointment whetheryouregisteronlineoronpaper,Please notethat Lang mainoffice. D. theMary at packetswillalsobeavailable registration end ofFebruary onwww.kcsd.org. Traditional paper online. the This systemwillbeaccessiblebeginningat guardians tomorequicklyandeasilyinputinformation Gateway).(Registration parentsand This programallows system the Districtisofferinganonlineregistration through March29. Newforthe2019-2020schoolyear, tember 30, 2019)needtoregisterbeginningMarch1 5bySep- age All risingkindergarteners(mustattain I have notseeninotherareas.”I have says. “It supportswritingacrosscontentareasinaway beeninvolvedwith,”development Ihave Mrs. Jester “This programisthesinglemostimportantprofessional project. Teachers weregiventwoweekstocompletethislast Fearless Writing: andInspire. MultigenretoMotivate a multigenreprojectbasedon Tom Romano’s book Gehman andherpeerswerechallengedwithcreating After thethree-weekon-campusexperience, Mrs. be awriter,” explainsMrs. Jester. “In ordertobeaneffectiveteacherofwriting, youmust could bebroughtbacktotheclassroom. withactivitiesthat developed a90-minutepresentation to becomeanexpert. topicand They researchedthat Open March 1 Registration To Kindergarten 5 ALL I N KCSD | Elementary School. Elementary commands for the third grade students at Bancroft the third grade students for commands Deputy Inderelst and her partner, Terrence, demonstrate demonstrate Terrence, and her partner, Deputy Inderelst producers work to gather the news. producers work to gather the news. Tynan, He had the chance to meet Ms. and board, AccuWeather play on the Brady also en- sit at the news desk. He joyed seeing the production room. news was there when the 4 o’clock and he had the opportunity went live, to see the job of the producers. He shook hands with anchor Jim anchor Rick fist bumped Gardener, and watched the magic that Williams, Surely becomes a news broadcast. this will be a trip Brady remembers for a long time. First Grade Learns Learns Grade First Safety Fire About Avondale Fire Dept 23 Fire Avondale visited New Garden Elementary School’s first grade to teach the students about fire safety during their unit on Community Helpers and Fire Safety and Prevention. The students learned the importance of calling 9-1-1 during having an emergency, safe spots outside of the house during and an emergency, having at two least exits to get out during The students a fire. also learned what firemen wear so they know whom to look for in an emergency. and everyone had the students went outside, After the inside portion of the assembly, aboard a fire truck and ambulance to get a look inside. the opportunity to climb New Garden Elementary School is thankful to have such amazing heroes and community helpers right down they may be needed! the road whenever Mrs. Matthias proudly acknowledges Mrs. “bucket-list that finishing her book was a Puddles is illustrated Spell-Bound item.” Nancy sister-in-law, Matthias’s by Mrs. Amazon for and is available on Pinson, J. $8.99. some demonstrations from the K-9 stars Terrence as Dexter and themselves, performed commands. “Having real deputies and their K-9 partners come in is an amazing says third grade teacher experience,” “It Wendy truly Clendening. Mrs. brings the nonfiction text to life for our students.” who Third grade student Marlis Kotz, wants to be a veterinarian when she enjoyed learning about police grows up, “I liked seeing the dogs She says, dogs. and learning about the different kinds of police dogs.” Audrey Shortlidge also Marlis’ classmate she says “It was great!” enjoyed the day. with a smile. The District thanks the Chester County Office for their dedication to our Sheriff’s community. how the weather is different across the Brady loves reading about United States. hurricanes and thunderstorms. Hughes, Laurie Mrs. Brady and his mom, Tynan watchingwere Cecily meteorologist back in mid-September on her Facebook Hughes commented that they Mrs. Live. were watching together and that Brady wants to be a meteorologist when he It was at that point thatgrows Ms. up. invited Brady to the studio for a Tynan tour! He had the opportunity to see the news- and editors, room where the reporters,
Pairing the reading with a real-life Pairing experience generates an even greater Deputy Barbone impact on students. and Deputy Inderelst taught students the importance of safety and about and the different types of police dogs, When opened up the floor for questions. they brought in their K-9 partners, students were on the edge of their seats completely immersed in the Students even enjoyed experience. As part of the third grade reading students read Aero and curriculum, a story Officer Mike by Joan Plummer, that portrays a day in the lives of a police officer and his K-9 partner. Life at Bancroft Elementary School Elementary Bancroft at Life Bancroft November 13, Tuesday, On Elementary School welcomed Deputy Dave Barbone and Deputy Marian Inderelst of the Chester County Sheriff’s Office and their K-9 partners Dexter (an Terrence (a Belgian Malinois) and English Labrador). K-9 Unit Brings Nonfiction Text to Text Unit Brings Nonfiction K-9 Brady Hughes, a student in Mrs. a student in Mrs. Brady Hughes, kindergarten class, MaryJo Gorcyca’s has become extremely interested in He also learning about the weather. enjoys geography and learning about Have you ever dreamed of being on television? Did you dream of becoming a newscaster or to sit at a news desk with your favorite reporter? Have you ever wanted to predict the weather or find out where all the traffic jams were before one kindergarten Well, everyone else? Kindergarten Lang student from Mary D. Center got to do just that. Kindergarten Student Sees the News in Action Sees the News Student Kindergarten Spell-Bound Puddles is designed to be aSpell-Bound Puddles is designed to be discussion read-aloud book and includes questions to encourage conversation “It is a book about among young readers. It teaches friendship and understanding. inclusion, and reinforces tolerance, Matthias Mrs. and acceptance,” diversity, says. Spell-Bound Puddles’ title character is a penguin with a speech impediment who is teased by the other penguins During recess at school. no one wants to play with sits alone so he Puddles, But and reads the dictionary. Chill, Mr. after the principal, asks Puddles to represent the school in the Glacier-Wide everything Spelling Bee, changes for Puddles. Eight years ago, Kennett ago, Eight years Mrs. Middle School teacher Sue Matthias was tasked with book for writing a children’s a professional development It was during that course. course that idea for Spell- the born. Bound Puddles was Matthias developed has Mrs. sincethe book each summer tothen and was determined complete it this year. Publishes First Book First Publishes Middle School Teacher Teacher School Middle
6 | LEARN. APPLY. ACHIEVE. much-anticipated Pie much-anticipated Your Teacher raffle. Studentswho total amountraised. the This assemblyalsofeatured Afterward anin-schoolassemblywasheldtorevealthe School grounds. an hourlongwalkacrosstheNewGardenElementary staffmembersenjoyed All studentsandparticipating in the Walk-A-Thon, whichwasheldFriday, October12. While fundraisingwasoptional, allstudentsparticipated Mrs. McArdle. fourth gradeearnedapizza-and-ice-creampartywith raised $100each! To rewardtheirhardwork, theentire morethan70students that Students weresomotivated tle, andachancetogivetheirteacherpieintheface. specialprizes,the mostmoneyenjoyed bot- afreewater totheblacktops.add newfeatures Studentswhoraised school’s playgroundswithnewsportsequipmentandto Students wereinvitedtohelpraisefundsenhancethe enrichment programs, andpromoteschoolspirit. healthy lifestylesamongstudents, supportacademic A-Thon wasamultidayfundraisingefforttoencourage Teacher (PTO)andteachingstaff, Organization the Walk- SchoolParentOrganized bytheNewGardenElementary Walk-A-Thon. theFirstand playgroundactivitiesat Annual NewGarden helped toraiseover$14,000fornewsportsequipment Schoolstudentsandstaff New GardenElementary accomplishment! toourteachers,Congratulations students, staff, and parentsonthisamazing • • • • objectives assetbythePA DepartmentofEducation: the PSSA. Inaddition, Schoolmetallfourannualmeasurable GreenwoodElementary assessment, asmeasuredbythestate Title growth ISchoolsbasedonELAandmath the high-progressrewarddesignation. A high-progressschoolisthehighest 5%of Schoolhasbeennameda Greenwood Elementary Title IDistinguishedSchool, earning Board ofSchoolDirectors Recognizing Our Distinguished School Greenwood: ATitle1 the difficultdecisions, andformakingourstudents’successtheirpriority. education. onbehalfofourcollectiveinterests,Thank themforadvocating formaking fortheirtime,your appreciation effort, totheadvancementofpublic anddedication where thosesuccesseshappen. Duringthismonthof recognition, weaskyoutoshow elected SchoolBoardDirectors, theenvironment whoplayasignificantroleincreating thesuccessstoriesinourschools,As wecontinuetocelebrate let’s notforgetour working forthebenefitofourchildren. our community. They areourneighbors, friends, andcommunityleaders, andtheyare resultsoftheDistrict.the academicandoperational volunteerslivein These dedicated lum andtextbookchoices, reviewinghiringdecisions, adoptingpolicy, andevaluating These electedofficialsspendcountlesshoursassessingbudgets,approving curricu- and Paola Rosas-Weed. members Rudy Alfonso, StevenCiprani, William Brown, Aline Frank, Dr. Victoria Gehrt, Meola; Vice PresidentDominicF. Perigo; Treasurer MichaelH. Finnegan; andBoard SchoolDistrictBoardmembersare:The KennettConsolidated PresidentJoseph chartthecourseofourpublicschools. that your localschoolboardareanimportantpartofthisteam, makinginformeddecisions systeminourarea. forastrongeducation lay thefoundation The ninemembersof each monthvoluntarilyleadingourschools. They aretheSchoolBoardDirectorswho In January, wepausetosaluteanothergroupofindividualswhospendcountlesshours their success. teachers, administrators, school-busdrivers, andcafeteriaaidesallplayavitalrolein as variedthestudents, alone. thispath butourchildrenarenottraveling Parents, intoadulthood. andistakingadifferentpath individual story The roadstosuccessare School District.of themareinKennettConsolidated Eachofthosestudentshasan Pennsylvania’s nearly2millionstudents, public schools educate andmorethan4,000 Raises $14,000at First Walk-A-Thon New Garden Elementary School historically under-performing students Closing the andReadingPSSA, inMathematics Achievement Gap lookingat students Closing the andReadingPSSA, inMathematics all Achievement Gap lookingat Attendance Test andReadingPSSA Participation inMathematics job welldone. one involvedfora - every congratulate like tothankand The Districtwould are too!” thestudents know Walk-A-Thon, andI ed fornextyear’s I ambeyondexcit- support ourstudents. PTO andstaffto adedicated to have fortunate are very Ms. ErikaSmith. “We first gradeteacher tations,” explained our initialexpec- pletely surpassed Walk-A-Thon com- First Annual “The continue thenewtraditionnextyear. Schoolfamilyisexcitedto New GardenElementary teachers iftheycandoa Walk-A-Thon day. every The aboutthefunandaskingtheir Students arestillraving andpietheirteacher! ning studentsgottogoonstage raised $30ormorewereenteredintoaraffle. Thewin-
UN, aviolinistintheKennettHighSchool Off thefield, ClaireisamemberofModel lacrosse team. teams andonKennettHighSchool’s girls’ has playedlacrossefor11yearsonclub Sharks, X-Calibur, andURA. Clairealso teams including County theDelaware team, Clairehasplayedformultipleclub School’s girls’field-hockey player onKennettHigh addition tobeingastandout playing fieldhockey. In than 12 years of experience athlete, Clairehasmore student- A dedicated (standing,Harvey right). directorSean and athletic Jeremy Hritz(standing, left) (sitting, left), principalDr. Coach MeghanShumway Jeff Borman(sitting, right), surrounded byherfather Claire (sitting, middle)was University. atfield hockey Villanova of IntenttoplayDivisionI Letter signed herNational senior ClaireBormanhas Kennett HighSchool Athletic Career at ‘Nova Senior to Continue Congratulations, Claire! career.her academicandathletic has foundtheperfectschooltocontinue she willstudy, butsheiscertain Claire iscurrentlyundecidedonwhat Rescue.Mancha Animal String Ensemble, La andavolunteerat 7 ALL I N KCSD | school student. appeal to every middle every appeal to ing Animals (left) After- ing Animals (left) the-Bell has something to to the-Bell has something With sessions like Lollipop With sessions like Factory (above) and Amaz- (above) Factory Kennett Square community,” Dr. Hritz says. Dr. Kennett Square community,” Letter of Commendations from Kennett High School which and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, Hritz have been presented by Dr. conducts the program, to these scholastically talented seniors. Although these students do not continue in the Commended competition for Merit Scholarships, Students place among the top 50,000 of the 1.6 million students who entered the 2019 Merit Scholarship competition by taking the 2017 Preliminary SAT/National Test. Merit Scholarship Qualifying The Kennett Consolidated School District congratulates Peter, Rachel, Molly, Emma, Johnathan, Amanda, Colin, and Davis on this outstanding accomplishment. Caleb, Continued from page 1 from Continued Continued from page 1 Continued Engineers, the Special Friends Club, and the cross Club, the Special Friends Engineers, country and track teams. Magasiny Peter plays football and Ultimate Frisbee musicals. and is involved with the high school’s is a member plays Ultimate Frisbee, Caleb Pebly and plays in the jazz of the varsity academic team, band. track and tennis is a member of the Davis Piercy America. teams and Future Business Leaders of • • • are so proud of these outstanding students—not “We only for their exceptional performance on standardized but also for all the other ways they enrich the tests, was one of the keynote speakers, Victoria Freire Senior presenting on academic excellence. “The best part of the event was seeing how hardworking “I hope that our Victoria. explains are,” my classmates Kennett High incoming students get involved with school. School offers so many opportunities to make connec- setting.” even beyond the traditional classroom tions, It was a grand night for all in attendance. has access to the unique opportunities we to the unique opportunities has access the last “During Karkosak says. Dr. provide,” become part of has After-the-Bell 20 years, Working community. the fabric of the Kennett local businesses and together with the District, of people who and the hundreds foundations, looking we are volunteer and donate year, each 20 years!” forward to the next is always finan- in need of new After-the-Bell If you’d like to volunteers. cial supporters and please get involved, atgo to their website or www.afterthebell.org at contact Director Kohl [email protected].
Amanda Bell is a member of the track and cross She is also country teams as well as Earth Club. musicals. active with the high school’s Jonathan Bell is a member of the tennis team, and marching America, Future Business Leaders of band. Emma Giancola is a member of the marching band and the fall play. and is involved with Farrago Molly Hohner plays the violin and is a member of Women the Society of the Demon Robotics team, and the tennis team. Engineers, Women Rachel Hyzny is a member of the Society of
Current high school students are a major part of We Are We Current high school students are a major part of they are to leading tours, speaking From Kennett Night. truly dedicated to their younger peers. “The greatest aspect of We Are Kennett Night is student We “The greatest aspect of amazing to see how “It’s Hritz. says Dr. involvement,” They truly want to involved our current students are. give back to the younger students.” The event encouraged students to begin considering They toured the building and their educational futures. and coaches. counselors, teachers, met with principals, Current high school students led presentations and answered questions. “We Are Kennett Night is a unique opportunity for “We younger students to start thinking about their high- “By Jeremy Hritz. explains principal Dr. school careers,” introducing students to the various opportunities they we can ensure they are have as a freshman and above, from middle school as they transition better acclimated to high school.” This year, 180 students and their families enjoyed 180 students Ken- This year, Are Kennett Night, We fourth annual nett High School’s an event that invites students from across the district and their families to learn about the many academic, opportunities available at the high and club athletic, school. • • • • • “As After-the-Bell has grown in enrollment, particu- has grown in enrollment, After-the-Bell “As the our board has renewed larly in the last few years, promise to make sure that every middle school student After-the-Bell is under the authority of the Kennett is After-the-Bell Association Board of Directors and board After-School who is also a former Rudy Karkosak, president Dr. The 14-member volunteer board KCSD superintendent. is committed to carrying on the vision of the founders: that always the program will be offered to all middle district atschool students who reside in the school no and that it will welcome students of cost to any family, A significant number of student participants all abilities. approximately half for example, face special challenges: half are from immigrant are from low-income families, and 20 percent have special needs. families, “It is such an honor to serve as director of After-the-Bell After-the-Bell to serve“It is such an honor director of as as this incredible organization celebrates its 20th an- when “Each month says. Doherty Kohl Mrs. niversary,” I always our Board of Directors, I submit my report to Seeing And I really do. ‘I still love it!’ end it with the line, and always adorable kids every curious, those smiling, to offer them wonderful and diverse day and being able job!” activities is truly a dream Smoothie. Over time, she was asked to join the staff was asked to join she time, Over Smoothie. was later to promoted program director, as assistant of became the leader and in 2018 program director, After-the-Bell.
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