The 2018 School Report SPRING GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #ROCKETPRIDE 2 The School Report 2018-2019 3 SGASD Implements Full-Day Kindergarten A Message from the Superintendent ast spring, the Spring Grove Area School District announced the Limplementation of Full-Day Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school Dr. David Renaut year. For several years, the District had been exploring the possibility of offering Full-Day Kindergarten. “A traditional full day program had been continuously examined and additional study and exploration intensified,” reported Superintendent, Dr. David Renaut. “Continued research and input from a recent kindergarten registration survey s you may know, a few years ago the the student-run news venture that features iPads, green ultimately supported moving ahead with Full-Day Kindergarten for ADistrict launched Learning Without screen walls, a broadcasting app, video editing software, and this coming year.” Limits, a theme that captures the essence interactive fun with teachers and fellow students. Elementary of where and how we educate children. students went above and beyond their normal classroom time While the District has operated an Extended Day Kindergarten Learning Without Limits is an opportunity to to learn and understand all of the intricate facets of creating a Program for many years, the catalyst for change was made to offer students a deeper, more meaningful quality video broadcast. allow ALL students to have the opportunity to experience a full-day educational experience that not only program. This important step embraces the belief that ALL students encourages them to absorb new infor- Project Team has given elementary students a chance to own should be given the same opportunity to participate in a full day of mation and knowledge, but to learn the their learning. The program helps empower students to make learning and exploring. This not only allows the opportunity to build how and why. Learning Without Limits right choices and support one another through learning six key strong foundational academic skills, but fosters the social-emotional has the following tenants: solving complex foundations: helping others, positive change, growth and development of our littlest learners, supporting our belief of focusing on the “whole child.” problems, connecting with others, engaging in anti-bullying, problem solving, resiliency, and rigorous learning, and owning the learning. “...there should be no leadership. The students have embraced this The District’s Kindergarten staff, administration, and families are excited to have the opportunity for Full-Day Kindergarten. This program and own it by being responsible for “gift of time” will foster deeper understanding and allow developmental exploration of science, technology, engineering, art, Students and teachers alike have embraced their actions and behavior both individually limits to what can be and mathematics, known as “STEAM.” the concept of Learning Without Limits, even and as a group. They are intrinsically able to beyond classroom instruction, as evidenced learned, developed, identify when and how good or bad behavior The District team has been enthusiastically preparing for Full-Day Kindergarten. Part of the planning and implementation in the many new projects, events, and con- is occurring, discuss what that means, and cepts initiated in the District. For example, the or accomplished.” evaluate the consequences. process includes the development of “Kindertown – A Place of Discovery.” The three District elementary buildings will each Middle School developed a Makerspace in its feature a Kindertown exploration center for the Kindergarten students. Kindertown features hands-on active learning media center to provide students a different These are only a handful of the new and experiences through discovery, inquiry, imagination, interaction, and exploration through play. Kindergarten students will visit avenue for learning how to solve complex innovative developments that have indirect- Kindertown once a day to experience this unique learning environment. problems. The Makerspace provides hands-on ly stemmed from Learning Without Limits, a learning and helps with critical thinking skills. concept that was born to enhance classroom The District is excited about this opportunity for its The collaborative workspace allows students instruction, but is growing into fun, innovative, youngest learners. to make, learn, explore, and share. and interactive activities outside of the classroom walls. Thank you for your support! The District Diversity Festival has helped to connect approxi- As we start a new school year, there should be no limits to what mately 1,200 students, parents, and community members to can be learned, developed, or accomplished. Regardless of what recognize, celebrate, and promote awareness and appreciation we do for a living, we are all learners. Let us seize the moment for the value of diversity. Those who attended the festival had to try something new, whether it is a new tool in the technology a unique opportunity to network with local community members world, a new resource found in a distant location, a new tradition and make global connections at the same time. that adds diversity to our culture, or a new relationship that we can build with someone. With an innovative mindset, there is no New Salem Elementary’s newly formatted morning announce- limit to our collective thinking. ments has engaged students in rigorous learning through Thank you for your dedication. Spring Grove Area School District 10 retire from SGASD in 2017-2018 with MISSION The mission of the Spring Grove Area School District, in partnership with families, businesses, and community a combined 188 years of service in education. organizations, is to provide a safe and engaging learning environment that will challenge and motivate all students to demonstrate continual growth on assessments and to attain their full potential while preparing for the future. Susan Altland Linda Bupp Arlene Gruver VISION SGAHS, Cook SGAHS, Cook SGI, Learning Support Aide Supported by dedicated staff, students, parents, and community, the Spring Grove Area School District is committed to pursuing excellence in education. By setting clear and measurable goals, analyzing data for informed decisions, employ- Daniel Inners Sara Kepner Cynthia Kuhn ing best practices, engaging in effective communication, participating as a community of learners, and utilizing resources SGI, Elementary Instructor SGI, Elementary Instructor SGAHS, Science Instructor and technology wisely, we can create an academic environment in which all students can achieve their full potential. Patrick McKowen Paul Ruhlman Carol Tiehel SGI, Elementary Instructor SGI, Head Custodian SGAHS, Cook DIVERSITY STATEMENT We will treat all people with equality, dignity, and respect; we will educate all students to understand, accept, and value all members of the world community; and we invite the community at large to join with us in support of this mission. Pat Zeigler PES, Head Cook 4 The School Report 2018-2019 5 Spring Grove Area High School (SGAHS) students along with stu- dents from Dover Area High School Student Awards Recognition (DAHS) traveled to Culpeper, Virginia to compete in the 2018 Battle of the Rockets. Spring Grove and Dover PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS AMERICAN LEGION AWARDS partnered together to form The York Area Rocketry Team that competed These awards recognize continued academic success in the Given to eighth graders, based on the personal qualities of classroom and are given in fourth, sixth, and eighth grade. To be courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service. in the Rover Event. SGAHS built the eligible, students must meet specific requirements, including grade rocket and DAHS supplied the rover. point average or school-set criteria, and choice of state 2017-2018 tests or teacher recommendations. Kaileigh Anderson The York Area Rocketry Team won Elijah Tome Alissa Walton 1st place beating out approximately Grade 4 Benjamin Wyrick thirty other teams from both the Excellence Achievement university and high school levels. Ella Bahn Ryan Austin Chase Guyton Elliott Metzger Libbi Brewer Jenna Bishard Tessa Hare Aubry Neiderer Chloe Dietrich Olivia Bryan Mason Harrold Jordan Sharp The Spring Grove Rocketry Team Kaylee Godfrey Alexia Calugar Sean Henning Maryanne Showvaker earned 2nd place in the Target Leah Hoopes Ava Delisio Samya Khan Reese Shrader SENIOR AWARDS Talia Klunk Jacob Dull Ethan Lam Mason Toth Altitude Event. Brady Myers Owen Fink Hadley Lamb Ella Tyson Audrey Plummer Kellyn Ford Alexis Martz Madison Wittbecker 2018 National Merit Scholarship Finalist, David Taglieri Raegan Shrader Oliver Wirfel Academic Booster Club - Highest GPA Award: Patrick Anderson, Kylie Good American Chemical Society Award: Colin Myers Grade 6 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Excellence Achievement E. Jerry Brooks Academic Excellence Award: Patrick Anderson, Trenton Brielle Baughman Noel Alvarez-Chavez Bailey Haines Peyton Ruhland Baker, Trevon Colbert, Drew Gordo, Madison Hagerman, Zebulon Hollinger, Eli Angle Kaitlyn Edwards Haley Hake Henry Rumbaugh Collin Ruby, Faith ShafferFackler-Hower Sportsmanship Award: Airika Carter Lindsey Jaden Arellano London Hall Leland Scheivert McCaskill, Jack Warehime Landon Bailey Michael Hershey Morgan Schnell #SGintheHouse : Airika McCaskill Jazlyn Baker Cora Keener Carley Schuckman Spring Grove Female Athlete of the Year Ethan Bohn Charles Killmayer Lydia Sewell Spring Grove Male