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NEWSLETTERVOLUME 50 NUMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 WHAT’S INSIDE PARKLAND’S TOP 3% RECOGNIZED AT COMMENCEMENT New School Update During the Parkland graduation ceremony, students graduating within the top 3% of the class are pg. 2 Art Teacher Award recognized. The students graduating with highest honors in the top 3% of the class wore a red and gray Superintendent’s honor cord over their graduation gowns. Their names in alphabetical order are: Alexander Bushinsky, pg. 3 Message Nicholas Benjamin Carri, Victoria Cervantes, Simon Chen, Alana Marie O’Connell Dee, Rachel G. Eichman, Sunayana Jampanaboyana, Serena Claire Johnson, Aneesh Arun Kapoor, Jerry Law, Anna Y. Li, Esther Lui, Parkland Ready 21 pg. 5 Student Spotlight Sai Krishna Mallipedhi, Ana Paula Martinez, Arvind S. Parthasarathy, Ojas V. Patel, Shaumik S. Phadke, Max Prehl, Blake E. Sidleck, Lisa C. Stein, Max H. Stempel, Yogeshwar Avinash Velingker, Allison M. Wilcox, Senior Citizen Course pg. 6-7 Offerings Joshua C. Yang. Congratulations to you and all 773 of our 2017 graduates! pg. 8 New and Retiring Staff pg. 9 Arts Event Information

Important Start of pg. 10 School Info pg. 11 Foundation Update ...AND MUCH MORE! Class of 2017 Exit Survey Entering College - 95% Four-Year College - 71% Two-Year College - 25% Business/Tech - 4% Workforce - 4% Military - 1% WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR THE CLASS OF 2017? 95% of the Class of 2017 will continue education at colleges, business/technical schools or the armed services This fall, one student will enroll at the U.S. Naval Academy, one student at The Citadel: The Military College of South Carolina, and one will go to The Culinary Institute of America. Enrollment at Penn State University’s main campus is 47 students, and 17 will attend a Penn State branch campus. Locally, college enrollment includes DeSales University (13), Kutztown University (43), (6), (10), (9), Lehigh Carbon Community College (156), and Northampton Community College (12). Some other popular choices include Bloomsburg University (29), Drexel University (10), East Stroudsburg University (9), Millersville University (8), Temple University (29), University of Pittsburgh (21), Shippensburg University (6), West Chester University (19), University of Delaware (5), and Wilkes University (7). Twelve (12) will join a branch of the military. Join Us for Homecoming Week! Homecoming Football Game and Float Parade Friday, October 6, 2017 Parkland vs. Bethlehem Catholic 2 PARKLAND NEWSLETTERSEPTEMBER 2017 NEW PARKLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATE School is Projected to Open in the Fall of 2020

Parkland is holding bi-weekly meetings with architecture firm KCBA, who has been hired to design a new elementary school in Upper Macungie Township. The school is projected to open in the fall of 2020.

The Department of Education requires all new building projects to undergo an Act 34 public meeting, which will outline the proposed maximum cost and financing plan for the entire project. Parkland has scheduled this to occur on November 13th at 7 PM in the Administration Center Board Room at 1210 Springhouse Rd., Allentown, PA 18104. The plan will be on display for 30 days to allow for public review and comment. The School Board will meet on Saturday, October 14, to study the building design, costs and proposed financing plan to allow them time to ask questions related to proposed costs for the project prior to the Act 34 meeting.

Site progress is being made as Terraform Engineering submitted land development plans and a traffic study for review in July to the Upper Macungie Township Planning Commission. The District awaits a letter from PennDOT that will give them the green light to move forward with planning. Site utility design is in progress as water, electric, gas, and sewer plans are being reviewed. All flora and fauna studies with the Pennsylvania Game Commission are nearing an end.

Throughout the summer, 3-D models were shared with vendors who were interested in bidding on various parts of the construction process. The team has been working diligently on the technical renderings for pricing and development.

The photos above were shared during the July School Board meeting. The team chose to eliminate some maintenance issues by removing trees and introducing shade sails that can be pulled down or up in accordance with the sunlight conditions at any time of the day. In the picture above, you can see how the two -story literacy center and makerspaces are focal points in the courtyard. MR. SHEMONSKY NAMED 2017 ART TEACHER OF THE YEAR BY ARTSQUEST Parkland High School Art Teacher Richard Shemonsky has won the Arts Educator of the Year Linny Award, an ArtsQuest Foundation program focused on the greater ’s artists, innovators and arts leaders.

The Arts Educator Award is dedicated to a Lehigh Valley-based educator, teaching artist or arts administrator who has made a profound impact on students and/or the community through his or her work in the arts. An arts educator for 42 years, Shemonsky is head of Parkland High School’s Visual Arts Department and was a 2016 Superintendent Parkland Pride Award winner after being nominated by a student for his ability to ignite creativity, excellence and inspiration from the students he has in class.

“The arts have long been a significant contributor to the culture, economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley,” says ArtsQuest Foundation Executive Director Jeff Parks. “The Linny Awards are designed to celebrate this culture of creativity by recognizing the artists, arts educators, businesses and philanthropists who live, work and support the arts in our region.”

The awards are named after the late Marlene “Linny” Fowler who supported many arts programs and organizations in the region. In addition to serving on the boards of arts organizations such as the , Baum School of Art, State Theatre and ArtsQuest, she was a mentor to many artists and was actively involved in a number of arts programs benefitting young people. 3 PARKLAND NEWSLETTERSEPTEMBER 2017 SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Parkland Community, Welcome back to the 2017-2018 school year. I hope this memo finds you enjoying the waning days of summer. Depending upon your point of view, you may be anxiously awaiting the cooler days of fall or cherishing the remaining days of the current season. In either case, all of us who are involved in education have the unique opportunity to start anew each and every September. For Parkland, the opening bell came upon us on September 5th.

I am happy to share some important information regarding capital improvement initiatives that the Parkland School District has implemented. The Administration recommended and the Board subsequently approved a fifth year of a capital improvement plan that included the borrowing of approximately $10M. This will allow Parkland to maintain high quality facilities that are safe and secure, as well as mitigate financial challenges in the future that could surface if maintenance issues were ignored.

This was an extremely challenging summer for our maintenance department, as we needed to perform our normal summer tasks and simultaneously complete various capital improvement projects throughout the District. This summer’s capital projects included the installation of an additional toilet facility in a classroom at Schnecksville to accommodate full-day kindergarten. Schnecksville also required work on the air conditioning unit as we needed to replace two compressors in the existing chiller. We also completed concrete and paving projects at Fogelsville, Ironton, Parkway Manor and the Upper Bus Garage at Orefield Middle School. Fogelsville received some roof work and the Parkland High School gymnasium floor was refinished. Finally, the pool liner at Parkland High School was completely replaced.

As of this publication going to print, the Pennsylvania legislature has yet to approve a spending plan to balance the budget that was approved in July with a projected shortfall. Therefore, we remain in limbo as to how much funding the District will receive for the coming year, and it makes things very difficult to plan ahead.

The Parkland School District uses the theme of “Academics, Arts & Athletics…..Educating the Whole Child” as a framework to guide the efforts of the entire school community. Our Core Team and Cabinet believe this theme describes those values that our administrative team, School Board and community desire in educating our youth.

Our Parkland School District Comprehensive Education is anchored by three primary developmental pillars that focus upon Academics, Arts and Athletics. These remain essential areas of focus with requirements that cross-connect and reinforce each other through a variety of programs, clubs, and activities. Within these three core areas, we have established requirements for completion and advancement.

We encourage you to peruse this newsletter. Inside, you will find lots of information about upcoming events. We hope you come to see a show in the Parkland High School Auditorium, which received a new sound system in the spring. Also, plan to attend our Homecoming Football Game on October 6th. The student-made float parade at half-time is a favored tradition that families will enjoy. Then, on October 13th, the Parkland High School Fall Play, “Pride and Prejudice,” will take the Parkland High School stage. Finally, I encourage you to mark your calendar to attend one of our most enjoyable events of the year, the Harlem Wizards, a basketball game filled with tricks, hoops and alley-oops, which will return to the Parkland High School Gym on February 13th to benefit the Parkland Foundation and Elementary Parent Teacher Organizations. We hope to see you soon!

Sincerely, Richard T. Sniscak Superintendent of Schools

Stay informed by following @ParklandSchools CHECK OUT PARKLAND TV! on Twitter or like Parkland School District on A FREE public access channel provided by RCN Cable on Facebook. Channel 65 and Service Electric Cable on Channel 264 or 102.9 for digital subscribers. 4 PARKLAND NEWSLETTERSEPTEMBER 2017 13 PARKLAND STAFF RECEIVE SUPERINTENDENT’S PARKLAND PRIDE AWARDS FOR GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND

The Superintendent’s Parkland Pride Award is a program that recognizes outstanding achievements of employees and volunteers within Parkland School District. We invited you to tell us about a Parkland School District staff member or volunteer who had gone the extra mile this school year to make you proud to live in Parkland or be a part of the Parkland staff! Thirteen winners were announced on August 29th. They are (alphabetical by last name):

Francis Anonia, Parkland High School Chorus Teacher/Spring Musical Director Tina Jarrett, Schnecksville Elementary School Title 1 Aide Lori Fitch, Parkland High School Guidance Counselor Eileen Kuehn, Orefield Middle School Paraprofessional Jeremy Gordon, Parkland High School Guidance Counselor Jennifer Lundberg, Orefield Middle School Language Arts Teacher Phyllis Grice, Assistant Director of Technology Kristi Robbins, Orefield Middle School Art Teacher Bonnie Heiserman, Springhouse Middle School & Administration Center Custodian Jon Trenge, Parkland High School Science Teacher Jennifer Houck , Orefield Middle School Learning Support Teacher Kathleen Vargas, Human Resources Administrative Assistant Peter Zimmer, Orefield Middle School Instrumental Band Teacher

Visit our Parkland Pride Awards webpage to view the Honorable Mentions and all of the nominations as well as a video about our winners at http:// www.parklandsd.org/about/superintendents-office/parkland-pride-awards/. The names of each year’s Superintendent’s Parkland Pride Award Winners will be added to a plaque that will be perpetually displayed in the Administration Center. In addition, each winner was treated to a luncheon with the Superintendent, sponsored by the Parkland School District Education Foundation.

PARKLAND IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS NICHE.COM RANK:

#1 SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY The District achieved this ranking by scoring highly on various factors including test scores, student-teacher

SAVE THE DATE! ratio, and reviews from February 13, 2018 students and parents.

PHS POST PROM COMMITTEE NEEDS YOU Parkland High School Post Prom Committee’s mission is to ensure the safety of our children by offering a post prom experience filled with entertainment and positive choices. This endeavor is made possible through the volunteer efforts of parents, community and local businesses, fully supported by the Parkland School District administration and staff.

This substance-free event for graduating seniors offers a variety of activities, food, entertainment, and spectacular prizes. The event was funded through generous donations made by Parkland families, business owners, and Parkland School District resources and personnel.

Keep Post Prom Alive Parkland High School Post Prom has evolved to become an anticipated high school tradition that approximately 900 – 1,000 students attend each year. The Post Prom Party Post Prom Committee is seeking volunteers for several key positions. If your time is limited however, and you want to get involved, there are many other opportunities to volunteer. Want to learn more about Parkland High School Post Prom and ways you can support the event via volunteerism and/or a donation? Attend the next Parkland High School Post Prom Meeting Tuesday, October 10th, at 7 PM in the Parkland High School Library classroom.

Contact Toni Kinsley at [email protected] or 610-417-5592 for more information or visit the Post Prom website at: www.parklandsd.org/phs/parents/post-prom-committee/ ATHLETICS UPDATE The Parkland High School Gym floor was refinished this summer and new graphics were applied to the surface as shown in the photograph at right. The pool also received a new liner. TRACK STADIUM PUBLIC HOURS The Parkland High School Stadium Walking Track is open to the public Mon - Fri, after school until dusk, except when sports teams are practicing. The OMS Football Stadium Cinder Walking Track is open, weather permitting, Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM - 4 PM, September 11 through June 11, except for holidays, and when sports teams are practicing. 5 PARKLAND NEWSLETTERSEPTEMBER 2017 PARKLAND READY 21 LAUNCHES AT START OF SCHOOL YEAR At the start of the school year, Parkland distributed 2,300 new Chromebook z computers to all students in grades 6-8 and launched the Parkland Ready 21 initiative. Students were instructed on use and care of the machine upon receipt. The presentation on how to care for the device is great for parents too and we in- vite you to view it on the Parkland Ready 21 website at www.parklandsd.org/pr21/.

Think of the Chromebook as a Swiss army knife for learning with lots of capabilities. It will be every middle schooler’s tool for creating presentations, diving into research projects, accessing digital content resources, and much more. While we are not forcing students to take their Chromebooks home every day, we do encourage it as they will need nightly charging. Please also note that students are still allowed to use their own device if they prefer.

A Parkland Ready 21 Committee of Parkland educators, technology and communications staff have worked tirelessly for a full year to implement what we feel is one of the best laptop programs possible for our middle schoolers and we are so excited about its launch. After presenting four Parent Workshops about this initiative over the last several months, we put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions which we hope you will find helpful on the Parkland Ready 21 website.

Lastly, please note that in no way do we feel that the Parkland Ready 21 Program is simply about the device. To the contrary, we recognize the Chromebook is only a tool to enhance instruction. Our primary goal is to provide enriched learning opportunities where creativity and collaboration can flourish, as well as ensure equitable access to learning for every middle school child. We have purchased Parkland Ready 21 computers with the idea that it will take your child mere seconds to boot up their device, and have a single password that enables access to every app, digital textbook, and classroom tool they will need this year. We have reinforced our Wi-Fi access in all buildings to handle the additional network bandwidth we anticipate the new computers will need to function well. And, most importantly, we have spent years training our teachers to incorporate best practices in the use of technology to enhance lessons and personalize learning for each and every child. Our professional development efforts will continue as we forge ahead, but note that many teachers already took advantage of training courses that were offered over the last several years and this past summer.

Parents, if this all seems new and confusing, you can take heart in the fact that the District has made the Hoonuit Learning Library available to students and parents. Hoonuit (formerly known as Atomic Learning), includes mini video tutorials on how to do just about anything on a Chromebook. Tutorials and information are offered on topics such as how to overcome test anxiety, nutrition, job interview skills, note taking, video production, software training, math problems, how to’s for graphic design, and so much more. Our goal in these changing times is to involve parents, students, and teachers as part of a more comprehensive Parkland learning community. Questions about Parkland Ready 21 can be directed to Tracy Smith, Assistant to the Superintendent for Operations, at [email protected] Parents can log in to Hoonuit at www.parklandsd.org/hoonuit. or 610-351-5592. Login instructions appear on the web page. STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: ROY GHOSH Roy Ghosh is a rising senior and a number of Parkland’s staff have noted that it has been exciting to watch him flourish over the last several years. Roy is an exceptional student, receiving a perfect score on his SAT in 10th grade and developing a passion for science throughout his educational career in Parkland. Finishing a second summer at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, D.C., Roy is excited about having his work published before he departs Parkland High School.

Roy has recently launched an academic-networking website entitled ScienceBuzz.com. ScienceBuzz, a nonprofit organization, is a place where students in grades 6-12 can post articles about research they have been working on, build personal profiles, read about science in the news, and collaborate with peers and the scientific community at large. Student articles are scanned for plagiarism and soundness of content and then are published on the site where they are automatically copyrighted, making it a free publishing and copyrighting resource for young scientists. Roy is no stranger to research. He started doing research in Lehigh University’s labs when he was just 13 years old. Frustrated at the lack of opportunities to have his research published because of his young age, Roy decided to pursue the development of ScienceBuzz.com. He wants young students to get exposure and he has seen many “gifted students quit trying as their efforts do not lead to any recognition, appreciation or reward.” He says, “when students continue to feel dissatisfied with their work, the world loses more budding scientists from the effort to treat heart attacks, fight cancer, or prevent fatalities.”

His vision is to build a global STEM community for middle and high school students. ScienceBuzz popularizes young scientists and increases their interactions with experienced professionals in the field. The site has been endorsed and supported by several national companies and institutions, such as the National Institutes of Health, Janssen Biotech, Amgen, Genentech, National Association for Gifted Children, BIO International Organization, American Association of Cancer Research and JHU CTY.

Roy’s research started in 8th grade when Lehigh University accepted him for an internship. While there, he worked for years on the development of a microchip that could pass fluids to separate cancer cells with the goal of diagnosing metastatic cancer. His work landed him a 2nd Place Prize at the International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), where he also won the opportunity to have a planet named after him. For the last two summers, Roy has had the incredible experience of working at the National Institutes of Health. Working alongside scientists, Roy wasresearching ways to make chemotherapeutic drugs only attack cancer cells instead of destroying all cells, including good cells, in order to reduce the high toxicity levels that these drugs create inside the human body. He hopes to have his research published in National Scientific Peer-Reviewed Journals before he receives his high school diploma.

Roy plans to enjoy his senior year at Parkland High School, while also coaching students on the Springhouse Science Olympiad Team, which he co- founded with his sister Sabrina. He hopes to continue encouraging the students on the team to uncover their true potential and pursue their passions in science. In college, he plans to major in Biotechnology or Biomedical Engineering. Roy, we can’t wait to read more about you in the future! 6 PARKLAND NEWSLETTERSEPTEMBER 2017 PARKLAND SENIOR CITIZENS A Community of Learners The following classes will be offered this fall to Senior Citizens, ages 55 and older, who reside in the Parkland School District. The classes are FREE of charge. Please register before the class deadline of September 15, 2017 either online at www.parklandsd.org/seniors/ or complete the registration form on the facing page and mail or FAX to: Community Relations, Parkland School District, 1210 Springhouse Rd., Allentown, PA 18104. Because this program is very popular, we ask that people do not register unless they can attend a majority of the sessions. All classes will be reserved via a lottery system. Please note that registration forms received after 9/15/17 will be added to a waiting list and will be notified after class rosters are finalized and if a class spot becomes available. Parkland School District will send out course notifications starting on September 21st. Kindly refrain from contacting the office until after September 25th if you have not yet received confirmation. Thank you.

WATER AEROBICS INTRODUCTION TO GOOGLE DOCS CREATE MEMORIES IN A SNAP Parkland High School Pool Troxell Building Computer Lab, Room 108 Kratzer Elementary School Computer Lab Saturdays, Oct 7 – Nov 18, 1-2 PM Tuesday, Oct 24 and Thursday, Oct 26, 5:30-8 PM Wednesday, Oct 25, 5:30-8 PM Wednesdays, Oct 4 – Nov 15, 5:45-6:45 PM Use your gmail account to access Google Docs If a picture is worth a thousand words, then The class features low impact aerobics for Word Processing and learn how to save and let us show you how to create memories in a (conducted in shallow water) specifically geared share your documents online in the “Cloud.” SNAP…with Snapfish and Animoto. With a free to seniors. The class will focus on the use of all Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft account in Snapfish, you can upload and store muscles and limbs, breathing and stretching. Windows is recommended for this class. This your photos, share with others, order prints, Water shoes or old clean sneakers are suggested two-night class will be held in a PC computer lab. and create unique gifts such as photo albums, for safety. Swim noodles are provided at the The Troxell Building is located at 2219 N. Cedar cards, and calendars. Animoto allows you to tell pool. Swimmers should enter through the lower Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18104. Please enter your story using your photos and video clips. By entrance at the back of the Athletic Wing. Two the building through the back parking lot. selecting one of their many designs, you can classes will be offered this spring in the Parkland create a professional looking video, add music High School Pool located at 2700 North Cedar MICROSOFT OFFICE 2016 EXCEL and share your memories. One class will be Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18104. Troxell Building Computer Lab, Room 108 offered at Kratzer Elementary School, 2200 Huckleberry Rd., Allentown, PA 18104. YOGA FOR SENIORS - Sponsored by South Monday, Nov 6 and Wednesday, Nov 8, 5:30-8 PM Whitehall Township Recreation Excel can help you manage your life! Work with cells and rows to help organize daily tasks. No 55 ALIVE/SAFE DRIVER AARP REFRESHER Cetronia Elementary School Gym COURSE Wednesdays, Oct 4 - Dec 13, 4-5 PM need to make a pencil and paper spreadsheet any longer! Through this fun, hands-on, “step- Parkland Administration Center Board Room (no class on Nov 22) Four or eight hour sessions as follows: Parkland welcomes a new instructor who is by-step” class, you’ll learn how to keep track of your family finances by creating a budget Mon, Oct 9, 9 AM-1PM being sponsored by South Whitehall Township Mon, Oct 23, 5-9 PM Recreation for all Parkland residents! The class spreadsheet or plan the perfect party. Use Excel as a database to maintain lists of your CD/DVD Wed, Nov 15, 5-9 PM will provide a gentle practice to improve the Tues, Nov 28 and Wed, Nov 29, 9 AM–1 PM (for connection between body and mind. Through a collection, your books, or your stamp collection. Learn to mail merge by making an address first time course takers or expired certificate combination of a seated and standing flow, you holders only) will learn to maintain or increase range of motion list and then create mailing labels. The Troxell Building is located at 2219 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Wed, Dec 13, 9 AM-1 PM as well as improve balance. Guided meditation Sponsored by the American Association of will also focus on stress relief. Please bring Allentown, PA 18104. Please enter the building through the back parking lot. Retired Persons (AARP), the course includes your own yoga mat. All classes will be offered at either four or eight hours of classroom Cetronia Elementary School, 3635 Broadway, instruction that refines existing skills and Allentown, PA 18104. EDITING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS WITH PIXLR Troxell Building Computer Lab, Room 108 knowledge and develops safe, defensive driving Wednesday, Nov 15, 5:30 – 8 PM techniques. Upon completion, Pennsylvania QIGONG (pronounced “chee gong”) residents age 55 and over may be eligible Parkland Administration Center Board Room, Online photo editing software Pixlr combines image design and paint tools with photo editing for auto insurance discounts. PennDot has Wednesdays, Oct 4 – Nov 22, 10:30-11:30 AM approved a four-hour AARP Driver Safety Class Qigong is an exercise for health and longevity and and adjustment features more convincingly than any other free online image editing program. for any senior who has previously taken the an essential part of Classical Chinese Medicine. “55 Alive” eight-hour Driver Safety class in the Qigong focuses on coordinating one’s intention, Anyone with access to the Internet can apply a quick fix in lighting, cropping, contrast, or add a past. *To be admitted to the four-hour course, breath and movement. No equipment is needed; you must present to the instructor written proof the exercises are done standing. Please wear personal touch to photos with creative effects, and borders. When your photos are perfect, it’s that you have taken a Pennsylvania approved comfortable shoes and clothing that allows free Driver Safety Course within the past three years. movement. The Parkland Administration Center is time to share them with friends and family. The Troxell Building is located at 2219 N. Cedar Crest Therefore, if it’s been 37 months since you have located at 1210 Springhouse Rd., Allentown, PA completed a class, you will be required to take 18104. Blvd., Allentown, PA 18104. Please enter the building through the back parking lot. the eight-hour class to qualify for the insurance discount. Proof may be in the form of a copy of THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT the course certificate or the insurance policy that Troxell Building Computer Lab, Room 108 INTRODUCTION TO INSTAGRAM & APPLE shows the driver course discount. Please also Monday, Oct 16, 5:30 – 8 PM PHOTOSHARING bring your driver’s license, a pen, and your AARP Learn about the fast emerging world of mobile Kratzer Elementary School Computer Lab membership card with you if you are a member. applications (apps, for short). An app is a piece Wednesday, November 1, 5:30-8 PM The Parkland Administration Center is located at of software that can run on the Internet, on your Instagram - What’s this trendy new form of social 1210 Springhouse Rd., Allentown, PA 18104. computer, or on your mobile phone, tablet or media that has everyone talking? Instagram is other electronic device. In this class you will learn an easy-to-use mobile application that lets you ZUMBA GOLD - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED how to search for, download and add apps to your capture and edit photos or videos on your tablet Parkway Manor Elementary School Gym mobile devices and then, learn how to have fun computer or smart phone. You can then share Thursdays, Sept 21-Dec 14, 5-6 PM with them. Prerequisite: A valid email address your creations on Instagram and various other (no class on Nov 23) (will need to download apps), an iPhone, smart social media websites. Zumba Gold is a dance fitness class designed for phone, iPad or a tablet. The Troxell Building is Apple Photosharing - Want to share your photos the active senior and will be taught by a certified located at 2219 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, with family and friends? Check out how easy it is instructor who is volunteering her time to teach PA 18104. Please enter the building through the to share the photos on your phone. One class will Parkland seniors. The class will feature dance back parking lot. be offered at Kratzer Elementary School, 2200 routines set to Latin music as well as some pop Huckleberry Rd., Allentown, PA 18104. hits. Easy to follow low impact moves - great rhythms - lots of FUN! Come Join the Party! Parkway Manor Elementary School is located at 768 Parkway Road, Allentown, PA 18104. 7 PARKLAND NEWSLETTERSEPTEMBER 2017 ANNUAL WINTER REGISTRATION FORM CONCERT & DINNER PARKLAND SENIORS A Community of Learners COURSE CONFIRMATIONS WILL BE SENT TO PARTICIPANTS THE WEEK OF 9/25. Please register online at www.parklandsd.org/seniors/ or complete the registration form below by 9/15/17 by checking only (1) date per class. If you are available for alternate dates, indicate preference by number. Be sure to write clearly and include your phone number. Room locations will be posted in the main lobby of schools.

WATER AEROBICS Please choose only (1) class below: ____Class 1: Saturdays, Oct 7 – Nov 18, 1-2 PM, PHS Pool The hotline opens Oct 3rd to reserve ____Class 2: Wednesdays, Oct 4 – Nov 15, 5:45-6:45 PM, PHS Pool YOGA FOR SENIORS a spot at the this favored event! ____ Wednesdays, Oct 4–Dec 13 (no class Nov. 22), 4-5 PM, Cetronia Elementary Gym

Seniors should call QIGONG 610-351-5597 ____ Wednesdays, Oct 4 – Nov 22, 10:30-11:30 AM, Parkland Administration Center on or after THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT Tuesday, October 3 at 1 PM ____Monday, Oct 16, 5:30-8 PM, Troxell Building Computer Lab Room 108 to Allow Equal Access for all in the Community INTRODUCTION TO GOOGLE DOCS ____Tuesday, Oct 24 and Thursday, Oct 26, 5:30-8 PM, Troxell Building Computer Parkland School District is pleased to announce Lab Room 108 the dates for our popular Senior Citizen Holiday Dinner Concerts that promise a fun- MICROSOFT OFFICE 2016 EXCEL filled evening of food and entertainment. ____Monday, Nov 6 and Wednesday, Nov 8, 5:30-8 PM, Troxell Building Computer Lab Parkland Senior Citizens are invited to enjoy a Room 108 complimentary dinner at Parkland High School and then adjourn to the auditorium for sounds EDITING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS WITH PIXLR of the holidays. Seniors can choose to attend ____ Wednesday, Nov 15, 5:30-8 PM, Troxell Building Computer Lab Room 108 the Parkland High School Orchestra Concert on Thursday, December 7th or the Chorus Concert INTRODUCTION TO INSTAGRAM & APPLE PHOTOSHARING ____ Wednesday, Nov 1, 5:30-8 PM, Kratzer Elementary Computer Lab on Thursday, December 14th. On both nights, doors open at 5 PM in the high school cafeteria. CREATE MEMORIES IN A SNAP Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM and the ____ Wednesday, Oct 25, 5:30-8 PM, Kratzer Elementary Computer Lab concerts begin at 7 PM. Residents should RSVP to only one event so that we can host as many 55 ALIVE/SAFE DRIVER AARP REFRESHER COURSES people as possible. Please choose only (1) class below. Note: 4-hour sessions listed below are for those who have completed 8-hour Driver Training Safety courses in the past or have not Please call 610-351-5597 and follow the taken a course within the last 3 years. Refer to details on facing page for more info. prompts to leave your reservation on our ___ Class #1 Monday, Oct 9, 9 AM-1PM, Administration Center Board Room automated voice message system. In order to ___ Class #2 Monday, Oct 23, 5-9 PM, Administration Center Board Room ensure that all seniors in the community have ___ Class #3 Wednesday, Nov 15, 5-9 PM, Administration Center Board Room ___ Class #4 Tuesday, Nov 28 and Wednesday, Nov 29, 9 AM–1 PM (for first time equal access to both dinner concerts, WE WILL course takers or expired certificate holders only), Administration Center Brd Room NOT OPEN OUR RESERVATION HOTLINE ___ Class #5 Wed, Dec 13, 9 AM-1 PM, Administration Center Board Room UNTIL 1 PM ON OCTOBER 3, 2017. At that time, reservation requests will be ZUMBA GOLD – NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED, ALL ARE WELCOME accommodated in the order they are received Thursdays, Sept 21–Dec 14, 4:45-5:45 PM, Parkway Manor Gym until the dinner concerts are full. Registrations will be accepted through Friday, 9/15/17. Registration forms received after 9/15 will be added to a waiting list and will be notified after class rosters are You will only receive a call back if you have a finalized and if a class spot becomes available. To register online for the lottery specific question. Your RSVP will be recorded process, please complete the form at www.parklandsd.org/seniors/ or mail a copy of and you can simply check in under your last this form to: Community Relations, Parkland School District, 1210 Springhouse Rd., name when you attend the dinner. Allentown, PA 18104 or FAX to 610-351-5509. Thank you for your interest! NOTE: ALL GUESTS MUST BE 55 OR OLDER NAME ______AND RESIDE WITHIN THE PARKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT. PHONE:______

For any questions pertaining to the Senior ADDRESS______Citizen Program at Parkland, please contact

Nicole Mehta McGalla, Director of Community ZIP CODE: ______EMAIL: ______Relations & Development, at 610-351-5630 or [email protected]. SENIOR CITIZENS INVITED TO 8 PARKLAND NEWSLETTERSEPTEMBER 2017 SAYING FAREWELL.... WELCOME TO Congratulations 2017 Retirees Parkland celebrated 30 retirees with a combined 599 years in public education at the end of the school year. PARKLAND Outback Steakhouse generously donated and served food during a retirement lunch in June. We wish the following Congratulations people a wonderful new life journey: Administration Center Custodians Fred J. Jaindl Elementary Bus Drivers to Newly ANGELA PATTERSON JOHN PADILLA KATHY LEONARD CARL BELTZ Appointed Parkland High School CAROL FISHER Kernsville Elementary WILLIAM CAR Administrators KEITH GRIM STEVEN FOULKE KAREN HARTING KAREN DANNER DAVID HAAF Springhouse Middle KAY MANCKE (and Ironton) HELEN GARCIA STEVEN BEHR, Coordinator of GUY HERRING ANTHONY MARSICANO School Ironton Elementary Elementary Special Education GARY JONES DANIELLE ROLAND, Coordinator of LINDA ORCUTT DEBORAH REINHARD MARIANNE REINHARD CHRISTINE LESSER Elementary Special Education Fogelsville Elementary Orefield Middle School CATHERINE WALKOVIC ALLEN SABY VALERIE GULYCZ, Coordinator of DEBORAH SEARFOSS PATRICIA MALISE Health Room Aide DAVID SCHIFFER Secondary Special Education Food Service GLORIA ROTH SUZAN HARRINGTON DOMINICK STELLA DOROTEA BOYER HOMER WENTZ, JR. DEBRA BROWN

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, SERVICES FOR PROTECTED HANDICAPPED STUDENTS, District Asbestos & Environmental Plans can be found online at: AND SERVICES FOR GIFTED STUDENTS In compliance with state and federal law, notice is hereby given www.parklandsd.org/departments/school-services/ by the Parkland School District (PSD) that it conducts ongoing identification activities as a part of its school program for the purpose of identifying students who may be in need of special education supports and services (PA Code Chapter 14), services via section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PA Code Chapter 15), and/or gifted education services (PA Code Chapter 16). PARKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT HEALTH AND WELLNESS COUNCIL Special Education Services: If your child is identified by the district as possibly in need of such services, you will be notified of applicable procedures. Individualized services and programs are available for children who are determined to need specially designed Healthy choices at instruction due to the following conditions: Autism; Deaf-blindness; Deafness; Emotional disturbance; Hearing impairment; Intellectual school keep our disability; Multiple disabilities; Orthopedic impairment; Other health impairment; Specific learning disability; Speech or language children ready to impairment; Traumatic brain injury; Visual impairment. learn. The school Section 504/Chapter 15 Services: Parkland School District will wellness policy provide each protected handicapped student, without discrimination or cost to the student or family, those related aids, services or helps our school accommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and co- create an action and non-curricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. In order to qualify as a protected handicapped plan for nutrition student, the child must be of school age with a physical or mental and physical activity disability which substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school program. These services and at school. Parents protections for “protected handicapped students” are distinct from those applicable to all eligible or exceptional students enrolled (or can share their seeking enrollment) in special education programs. opinions and help Chapter 16: While gifted is not included as one of the disabilities categories under the IDEA 2004, the Pennsylvania State Board of make sure the policy is meeting the needs of our students. Education’s regulations as set forth in Chapter 16, Special Education for Gifted Students, provide that gifted students are considered to be children with exceptionalities and are in need of specially Our wellness policy is available at: designed instruction. If you believe that your school age child may be in need of special education services and related programs, Section www.parklandsd.org/departments/studentservices/health-services/ 504/Chapter 15 services, Chapter 16 services, screening, and evaluation processes are available to you at no cost, upon written health-wellness-council. request. Whether or not your child is enrolled in the district’s public school program. If you’d like to be involved on the Health and Wellness Council, contact Lori Seier, Consent: School entities cannot proceed with an evaluation, or with the initial provision of special education, Section 504/Chapter 15, Director of Food Service at [email protected] or call 610-351-5670. Chapter 16, and related services, without the written consent of the parents. For additional information related to consent, please refer to the Procedural Safeguards Notice which can be found at the PaTTAN website, www.Pattan.net Requests for school-age evaluation and screening should be made in writing to the Director of Student Services, 1210 Springhouse Road, Allentown, PA 18104. Preschool Services and Programs: Children age three through the age of admission to first grade are eligible for Early Intervention services if they have developmental delays and, as a result, need Special Education and related services. A child is considered to have a developmental delay when one of the following exists: (i) The child’s score, on a developmental assessment device, on an assessment instrument which yields a score in months, indicates that the child is delayed by 25% of the child’s chronological age in one or more developmental areas; or (ii) The child is delayed in one or more of the developmental areas, as documented by test performance of 1.5 standard deviations below the mean on standardized tests. Developmental areas include cognitive, communicative, physical, social/emotional and self-help. Parents of young children with concerns about their child’s seeing, TASTEFULLY CONTINUING OUR hearing, learning, talking, moving about, manipulating objects, understanding, showing emotions, getting along with others, playing with toys, taking care of himself/herself, should contact the Tradition of Excellence. Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit – Project Connect at (610) 769- 4111. Project Connect can provide information to parents about evaluations, programs, therapy, parent supports, and referral to community agencies at no cost to the parent. Potential Signs of Developmental Delays: For a list of general “warning signs” of possible delay, please refer to “Related Files” on the following webpage: http://www.parklandsd.org/departments/student-services/special-education/public-notice/ 484.664.3810 • www.muhlenberg.edu/main/aboutus/events 9 PARKLAND NEWSLETTERSEPTEMBER 2017 NEW PHS AUDITORIUM SOUND SYSTEM BRINGS CLARITY AND STATE OF THE ART SOUND FOR ALL SHOWS Join the PHS eatre Department for a Show this Fall Season! Come out to a show or concert at PHS this year and enjoy the results of our COMPLETE SOUND SYSTEM replacement! With state-of-the-art equipment and ampli ers, along with speakers placed throughout the auditorium, you will feel surrounded by the best sound quality in the area. We want to thank the Parkland School Board of Directors for their support in ensuring our students and audiences are treated to high quality sound at all of our performances for the community to enjoy.

QUANTITY - Pride & Prejudice STUDENT SENIOR ADULT TOTAL Fri. 10/13 7:30 pm Sat. 10/14 7:30 pm Sun. 10/15 3:00 pm Total $ x $8= x $8= x $10= $

All of the wit and romance of Jane Orchestra Mezzanine Balcony Austen’s classic 1813 novel come to (Rear Orchestra) life in this refreshingly fast-paced Wheelchair space (# of wheelchairs): _____ and engaging new adaptation.

QUANTITY - Annie Jr. STUDENT/ SENIOR ADULT TOTAL CHILD Fri. 11/10 7:00 pm Sat. 11/11 3:00 pm Sat. 11/11 7:00 pm Sun. 11/12 3:00 pm Total $ x $8= x $8= x $10= $ With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie Orchestra Mezzanine Balcony charms everyone’s hearts despite (Rear Orchestra) a next-to-nothing start. Wheelchair space (#): ____ Sign Language (Sun. only)

All seats are reserved. Seats are assigned on best available seating. Name ______If you have seating preferences, please indicate and we will do our best to Address ______ful ll them, if available. Refunds and exchanges are not permitted. Email ______Everyone, regardless of age, requires a ticket. Phone ______

TO ORDER TICKETS: Mail in this order form, along with a check made payable to “Parkland High School”, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: PHS Box O ce, 2700 N. Cedar Crest Blvd. Allentown, PA 18104.  e Spring Musical ticket order form is also available to print at www.parklandsd.org/tickets 10 PARKLAND NEWSLETTERSEPTEMBER 2017 FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES 2017-18 CALENDAR AT A GLANCE -- IMPORTANT DATES FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS -- SCHOOLS CLOSED September 5, 2017 September 21, October 9, January 15, and March 9

OPEN HOUSES Kernsville Elementary Wednesday, September 6 CAFETERIA PRICES Parkway Manor Elementary Wednesday, September 6 Elementary Lunch $2.60 NOTE: Breakfast is Schnecksville Elementary Wednesday, September 6 Secondary Lunch $2.85 Cetronia Elementary Thursday, September 7 Elementary Breakfast $1.40 available to ALL students. Fogelsville Elementary Thursday, September 7 Secondary Breakfast $1.60 Students may use their Ironton Elementary Thursday, September 7 Adult Lunch $3.85 Kratzer Elementary Thursday, September 7 Adult Breakfast $2.35 existing lunch accounts to Parkland High School Tuesday, September 12 Milk $.50 Springhouse Middle School Thursday, September 14 Reduced Price Lunch $.40 pay for breakfast. Orefield Middle School Thursday, September 14 Reduced Price Breakfast $.30 Fred J. Jaindl Elementary Monday, September 18

PENNSYLVANIA SYSTEM OF SCHOOL ASSESSMENT (PSSA TESTS) DISTRICT-WIDE EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS Grades 3-8 English Language Arts - PSSA Testing Window April 9-13 Friday, October 20 Grades 3-8 Mathematics - PSSA Testing Window April 16-20 Wednesday, November 22 Grades 4-8 Science - PSSA Testing Window April 23-27 Friday, January 26 Friday, April 27 Friday, May 18 KEYSTONE TESTS - Winter Literature - December 6-7 Biology - January 10-11 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES Algebra - January 16-17 Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences – November 16-22 (note: Elementary Students will dismiss at 1:45 PM on these days) Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences – November 21-22 KEYSTONE TESTS - Spring (note: Middle School Students will dismiss at 1 PM on these days) Literature - May 14-15 Biology - May 16-17 Algebra - May 21–22 LENGTH OF SCHOOL DAYS Elementary School (K-5) 8:50 AM - 3:30 PM Middle School (Grades 6-8) 7:45 AM - 2:38 PM OTIS LENNON TEST High School (Grades 9-12) 7:40 AM - 2:53 PM Grade 1 - February 5-9

Parkland School District is pleased to offer parents the opportunity to participate in the YMCA's Y-Care Program at all Parkland Elementary Schools. Y-Care is a before and after-school program for grades K-5 and is offered on site at all elementary schools. For more information, visit the Parkland SD website at www.parklandsd.org and click on the “Community” tab and then “Day Care.”

SchoolCafé.com connects families to local K-12 FREE AND REDUCED school nutrition. PRICED MEAL Parents must use it to apply for free and reduced APPLICATIONS MUST BE meal benefits. MADE ONLINE

PARKLAND 15 week CERAMICS AT SMS: $180 per session + $30 materials fee due the first night of class* THE ARTArt Classes Mail to: Springhouse MS, ARTWORKS, c/o Kerri Griffin, 1200 Springhouse Road, Allentown, PA 18104 BEGINNER TO PAINTING & DRAWING AT PHS: $180 Adults $100 HS Students due the first night of class * W RKS ADVANCED Mail to: Parkland HS, ARTWORKS, c/o Linda La Due, 2700 N. Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104 Two Choices for Adults and High School Students Name (please print)______HAND BUILT CERAMICS AT SMS Wed 7-9 pm, Rm 207 • 10/25/2017 thru 2/28/2018 Address ______City ______State ____ Zip ______PAINTING & DRAWING AT PHS Thur 7-9 pm, Rm A139 • 10/26/2017 thru 3/1/2018 E-mail ______Phone (H) ______(C)______

2017•2018 http://psdweb.parklandsd.org/phs gallery *Please make checks payable to Parkland School District 11 PARKLAND NEWSLETTERSEPTEMBER 2017 KNOW AN OUTSTANDING ALUM WHO HAS MADE AN IMPACT ON THE WORLD? Alumni Wall of Honor Nominations Due November 30 The Parkland School District Education Foundation is accepting nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Wall of Honor at PHS. The program is designed to showcase notable alumni who have brought honor to the Parkland School District. Inductees will be recognized at the Foundation’s 7th Annual Gala on May 7, 2018. Not only does this program pay tribute to Parkland’s best and brightest, but it encourages current students to know that anything Parkland School District is possible. Alumni are selected based on career accomplishments, volunteer service and contributions to others. You can find detailed selection criteria and the nomination form on the Foundation website: http://www.parklandsd.org/foundation/wall.htm. Applications must be Preserving Excellence, Building a Dream postmarked by November 30, 2017.

PARKLAND EDUCATION FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INNOVATION IN THE CLASSROOM WITH VIRTUAL REALITY GRANTS

At the end of last school year, the Parkland Education Foundation awarded 47 Celebrate Innovation Grants totaling $104,381 to teachers and staff with the intent of enriching the current curriculum to benefit a wide range of students, staff and community members. With the addition of these grants, the Foundation has given more than $741,060 back to the District since its inception in 2011.

The Foundation’s grant program allows teachers to apply for funding to support innovative projects and add new technology to their classrooms that are above and beyond what the District’s budget allows. During the most recent grant cycle, the Foundation noticed teachers were eager to introduce innovation to students through Virtual Reality. For the 2017-18 school year, the Foundation awarded just over $8,000 in Virtual Reality equipment for various classes from Middle School Science to High School World Language and Advanced Placement Government classrooms. The technology will allow students to virtually travel through a DNA cell, fix an airplane engine, and visit the Colosseum in Rome through Virtual Reality headsets. Students will be immersing themselves in the curriculum, within a safe and multisensory environment, designed to simulate real life.

In July, Forbes.com named Virtual Reality one of the “Top 6 Digital Transformation Trends In Education.” According to Daniel Newman of Forbes, “Typically, education is one of the last industries to make extensive change, holding on to antiquated methods and practices. But through the digital transformation and the rise of educational technology, teachers have begun making drastic changes to their instruction, assessments, even the physical make-up of their classrooms, and at a much faster rate than expected.” Funding these grants is one way that the Education Foundation is supporting the District’s move toward a more collaborative and interactive environment.

Springhouse Middle School Science teacher, Noel Mahmood, was awarded $500 for 40 Google Cardboard headsets that students can use with their own smartphones. He explained, “Since so much in science is abstract, this is a way for them to really conceptualize and engage like never before. I fully expect to share these with other teachers in the building. Think of how great social studies lessons can be when history comes to life!” A full list of awarded grants can be found on the Foundation This photo depicts a Parkland student using a Google Cardboard Virtual Reality website at www.parklandsd.org/foundation. headset. The cost is about $5 and you can use it with any smartphone to virtually immerse yourself into various environments by downloading VR apps. PARKLAND EDUCATION FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHIVANI PATEL Shivani is excited to join the Parkland family, an institution that inspires excellence through academics, arts, and athletics. With a Masters in Public Health, and an extensive background in nonprofit development, Shivani is excited to excel the Foundation’s growth and impact. When not working, you can find Shivani planning events, staying active, volunteering at her temple and spending time with family and friends.

Shivani replaces Kate Johnson Kareha. We thank Kate for her 2 1/2 years of wonderful service to the Foundation. PARKLAND NEWSLETTER PARKLAND SEPTEMBER 2017 Fall Calendar of Events Plan a night out with the family and join us for a fall or winter event! TROJAN FOOTBALLBULLETIN SEASON TICKETS PARKLAND HIGH SCHOOL MONTH- BOARD10/13/2017 PHS Fall Play Pride & Prejudice - 7:30 PM 10/14/2017 PHS Fall Play Pride & Prejudice - 7:30 PM are on sale for the 5 home varsity AT-A-GLANCE ATHLETIC SCHEDULE 10/15/2017 PHS Fall Play Pride & Prejudice - 3PM football games in the Parkland High Visit us online for monthly athletic 10/26/2017 OMS Fall Play - 7 PM School Athletic Office on weekdays events/schedule at a glance at 10/26/2017 SMS Fall Play - 7 PM from 8 AM to 3 PM. The price is $20. http://schedules.schedulestar. 10/28/2017 OMS Fall Play - 2 PM Home games include: com/Parkland-High-School- 10/28/2017 SMS Fall Play 2 PM & 7 PM 9/1 vs. Nazareth Allentown-PA/month/. 10/29/2017 OMS Fall Play - 2 PM 11/10/2017 PHS Children’s Show Annie Jr. - 7 PM 9/15 vs. Easton (Youth Night) 11/11/2017 PHS Children’s Show Annie Jr. - 3 PM & 7PM 9/22 vs. Freedom (Shirt Off Your TEAM SCHEDULES 11/12/2017 PHS Children’s Show Annie Jr. - 3 PM Back/PALS Night) Parkland athletic schedules for 11/28/2017 SMS Band Winter Concert at PHS - 7 PM 10/6 vs. Bethlehem Catholic individual sports are available on 11/29/2017 OMS Band Winter Concert at PHS - 7 PM (Homecoming) Schedule Star at http://schedules. 11/30/2017 MS Orchestra Winter Concert at PHS - 7 PM 12/1/2017 OMS Chorus Winter Concert at PHS - 7 PM 10/27 vs. Emmaus (Senior Night/ schedulestar.com/Parkland-High- 12/4/2017 SMS Chorus Winter Concert at PHS - 7 PM MS Band Night) School-Allentown-PA/. Scroll down 12/7/2017 PHS Orchestra Winter Concert - 7 PM Call 610-351-5900 ext. 75581 for to the “SCHEDULE VIEW” box. 12/10/2017 PHS Chorale Winter Concert at Neff’s UCC - 7 PM more information. You will see a row of headers as 12/14/2017 PHS Chorus Winter Concert - 7 PM follows: Day, 5 Day, Month, Season, 12/15/2017 Elementary Chorale Concert at SMS - 7 PM 12/20/2017 PHS Band Winter Concert at PHS - 7 PM New! SWT AFTER SCHOOL Favorites 1/6 & 1/7/17 Parkland High School Performing Arts Club Children’s Theatre Workshops - 11 AM & 2 PM RECREATION PROGRAM FAMILIES South Whitehall will launch an after school recreation program that will Save the Date for the Annual Children’s Show! include tennis, martial arts, archery Annie Jr. and more. For info, check out: November 10 at 7 PM, Nov 11 at 3 PM & 7 PM and Nov 12 at 3 PM in the http://southwhitehall.com/parks- Parkland High School auditorium. Tickets on sale now. For more information: 610-351-5666. recreation/events-programs/

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NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID LEHIGH VALLEY PA PARKLAND PERMIT# 719 PARKLAND NEWSLETTER VOLUME 50 NUMBER 1 NEWSLETTER Published 4x annually in September, January, April and June. 1210 SPRINGHOUSE ROAD, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: David M. Kennedy, President Lisa A. Roth, Vice President Robert E. Bold, Master School Board Director Robert M. Cohen Carol L. Facchiano Mark A. Hanichak David J. Hein Barry Long Jef Reyburn Richard T. Sniscak, Superintendent Dr. Rodney R. Troutman, Assistant Superintendent Tracy E. Smith, Assistant to the Superintendent for Operations John A. Vignone, Board Secretary/Dir. of Business Administration Nicole Mehta McGalla, Editor/Dir. of Community Rel. & Development www.parklandsd.org NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROGRAMS AND EMPLOYMENT POLICY In accordance with TITLE VI, TITLE IX, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Parkland School District does not discriminate either in the educational or vocational programs and activities which it operates or in the employment of personnel, on the basis of sex, handicap, disability, race, color, national origin, age, or religion. If your are physically or mentally disabled, visually or hearing impaired, you may qualify for special services/instruction/equipment modifications so you can successfully complete the education program or participate in activities. All inquiries concerning this policy/questions regarding specific programs, services, and facilities for the disabled should be directed to the District Equal Rights Officer, Assistant Superintendent, Parkland School District, 1210 Springhouse Road, Allentown, PA at (610) 351-5505.

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