Northwestern Lehigh School District Spotlight On Achievement 0 From the Superintendent/ Dr. Mary Anne Wright ur mission is to Dear Students, Parents and provide all students with a Community Members, nurturing environment so that they may acquire the Excellence through learning is the mission of knowledge and develop the Northwestern Lehigh School District. Our students skills needed to survive, achieve excellence in many areas of their school cooperate, contribute and experiences. They demonstrate excellence through learning with significant accomplishments thrive in an ever-changing Dr. Mary Anne in areas of academics, fine arts, citizenship, com- global community. Wright munity service, career and technical education and athletics. 2009-20 Elementary 2-4 It is with great pride and pleasure that our School Board and employees share this publication of Middle School 5-10 Spotlight on Achievement with you. I hope you learn more about the talents and skills of our stu- High School 11-23 dents and staff through this publication. Thank you for your continued support of our students, Sports 24 staff and programs. Staff 25 Northwestern Elementary PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR Sottolano, Trevor Spaide, Journey Tretter, Lucas Sottolano, Trevor Spaide, Journey OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC Leila Toth Tretter, Leila Toth EXCELLENCE PRINCIPAL’S AWARD PRESIDENTIAL PHYSICAL FITNESS Phillip Castrine, Kenneth Gawelko, Lucas AWARDS: Hill, Stephanie Majewski, Alison Phillip Castrine, Kenneth Gawelko, Lucas Hill, Stephanie Majewski, Alison Mazzucco, Gr. 1– Jocelyn Bernhard, Roselyn Mazzucco, Austin Stasko, Adriana Walp, Bernhard, Jakayla Holmes, Caden Andrew White Austin Stasko, Adriana Walp, Andrew White, Caleb Bachman, Jackson Bernhard, Kauffman and William Seyfried PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR Phillip Dangello, Jacob Haas, Skyler Gr. 2– Ryan Baker Hancock, Hallie Harrington, Phillip Hobel, OUTSTANDING Gr. 3– Harrison Bernhard, Jillian Fink, Cheyanne Hoffman, Jordan Lowthert, EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT Carter Kauffman, Ethan Kauffman, Michael Micklus, Timothy Noctor, Abigail Peters and Caleb Bachman, Jackson Bernhard, Hunter Miller, Sophia Shuhay Phillip Dangello, Jacob Haas, Skyler Kayla Mitman, Hancock, Hallie Harrington, Phillip Hobel, Lance Pierce, Gr. 4– Jared Buzinski, Cole Norman, Cheyanne Hoffman, Jordan Lowthert, Gabrielle Remaly, Ashley Palonis, Sam Seyfried, Jessica Michael Micklus, Hunter Miller, Kayla Madison Schettig, Wertman and Donovan White Mitman, Lance Pierce, Gabrielle Remaly, Danielle Schmidt, Gr. 5– Bryton Alley, Jackson Bernhard, Madison Schettig, Danielle Schmidt, Mason Sechler, Matthew Peters and Joseph Siberini Mason Sechler, Akaash Shukla, Lucas Akaash Shukla, Weisenberg Elementary PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR PRESIDENTIAL PHYSICAL FITNESS OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL AWARDS: EXCELLENCE ACHIEVEMENT Gr. 1– Kate Edgar, Julia Wetzel, Samantha Maya Hambrick, Kevin Slack, Natalie Sara Baran, Madison Hoffman, Jacob Mack, Moss, Eli Dellicker, Justin Holmes, Dylan Smith, Lauren Sewald, Jared Kensinger, Jessica Parker, Colton Price, Gabrielle Moss Hannah Herzon, Robert Leiser, Nathan Sevrain, Sarah Zane, Hannah Farrell, Wagner, Jessica Williamson, Connor Hayden Freeman, Andrew Goodolf, Tori Gr. 2– Alex Doyle, Hannah Shalaby, Hart, Brian Garbacik, Tanner Klotz, Schiffert, Katie Smith, Jason Wooley, Brandon Duarte, DonOvan Martinez, Brianamarie Mitich Leighton Gift, Jordan NielsEn, Angelina Isabelle Bratina, Randall Zack, Joseph Lucarelli, Leighanna Lister, Samantha Bolsover, Justine Rodda, Noah Flickinger, Aaron Green, Reuben Smargiassi, Rhys George, Lauren Hinks Kemmerer, Erickson Madeira, Emily Zane, Michael Joseph, Ben Fry Gr. 3– Allyson Myers, Jacob Dellicker, Aidan Meyers, Richard Rudolph PRINCIPAL’S AWARD Gr. 4– Madeline Consuelos, Willard Maya Hambrick, Kevin Slack, Natalie Smith, Dellicker, Sydney Derr, Sara Hathaway, Lauren Sewald, Jared Kensinger, Hannah Alyson Hinks, Lydia Lisetski, Alyssa Zack Herzon, Robert Leiser, Nathan Wagner, Jessica Williamson, Connor Hart, Brian Gr. 5– Jordan Nielsen, Mary Johnson, Garbacik, Tanner Klotz, Brianamarie Mitich Hannah Herzon, Mckenna Amey Spotlight On Achievement Page 2 Elementary Band News Elementary Instrumentalists chosen to participate in Elementary Band-fest! Hannah Herzon and Robert Leiser, both 5th graders from Weisenberg Elementary, were chosen to participate in the 2011 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 10 Elementary Band-fest. Andrew White, a 5th grader from Northwestern Elementary, was chosen to participate in the 2011 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 10 Elementary Band-fest. This festival gives gifted instrumentalists in 5th and 6th grade the opportunity to join together from 4 counties to perform a concert. Students are nominated to participate in this festival by their school instrumental director. Participating in this year's band- fest were approximately 120 students from 38 schools in Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Pike counties. This event was hosted by East Penn School District on May 6, 2011. Students were able to meet many new people and share in a day filled with music. Students arrived at the school at 12 noon and spent the entire afternoon rehearsing under the direction of guest conductor Mr. Albert Neumeyer. The concert was performed at 7:00 PM. Mr. Billig and Miss Smith would like to extend their congratulations to these fine musicians for being chosen to participate in this great musical event ! GO TIGERS! Spotlight On Achievement Page 3 Northwestern Elementary Musical Third Graders Perform the Musical “Fractured!” On May 5, 2011, the third grade students at Northwestern Elementary premiered their fourth annual Spring Musical titled, “Fractured!” Each year third grade students perform a musical related to their science, social studies, and language arts curriculum. This year’s musical, concerning fractured fairy tales, was performed to coincide with general education class learning. Stories performed in “Fractured!” included: “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” “The Pied Piper,” and “The Three Little Pigs.” Not only did students have a chance to study fractured fairy tales in this musical, they also sang songs and acted out scenes concerning science and social studies curricula. They learned about our local solar system, simple machines, the water cycle, and Columbus, to name just a few. In addition to all of the general education topics, the students worked with Mr. Kirk and Mrs. Luca in art classes to create the AMAZING scenery seen in this show. Thanks to the collaborative effort of all of the third grade teachers and specialists, the program opened to rave reviews. If you want to check out this great learning opportunity or simply want a night of entertainment, please join us next year on May 17, 2012 for an all new and exciting original show. We hope to see you there! Spotlight On Achievement Page 4 MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS The following awards were presented at the 8th grade promotion ceremony on June 16, 2011: Good Citizenship Award— This award is given to 2 students by State Senator David Argall’s office. These students exemplify the quali- ties of good citizenship through their display of outstanding character, leadership and scholarship. They also demonstrated the willingness to accept responsibility and challenges put forth by the administration and faculty of the school. This year’s awards were given to Jordan Schnur and Devon Devers. President’s Education Award— This award is given to students who have maintained a 3.5 GPA during their time at the Middle School. These students are: Lauren Anderson, Cidney Bachert, Claire Bachman, Rachele Cerrone, Caroline Christ, Jaime Cleary, Alessan- dro Consuelos, Frank Dangello, Devon Devers, Brandon Eden, Hannah Floyd, Daniana Ford, Katelyn Freeman, Cody Gangaware, Jeffrey Garbacik, Alexis Gawelko, Nicole Generose, Daneen Haas, Madison Hahn, Brandon Herb, Abby Kemmerer, Taylor Kocher, Melinda Lingenfelter, Sabrina Mertz, Steven Narkin, Sarah Overstrom, Kristen Post, Michaela Roberts, Mayra Rodriguez, Jordan Schnur, Kari Ann Schultheis, Sarah Segan, Christina Shackett, Alissa Smith, Jacob Steidinger, Nicole Venusto, Kelsey White, Jacob Wiersch, Joshua Williamson, Dustin Yost Superior Academic Achievement Award— This is given to students who have achieved Principal’s Honor Roll status each marking pe- riod for all 4 years at the Middle School. These students are: Brandon Eden, Katelyn Freeman, Brandon Herb, Sabrina Mertz, Alissa Smith Principal’s Service Award—The Principal and Assistant Principal have recognized these students for their leadership, dedication, active involvement, consistent effort, good manners, and positive attitude. Each student has made a positive contribution to the NWLMS and to the class of 2014. These students are: Lauren Hill, Elizabeth Young, Ashlyn Dicataldo Perfect Attendance Award —Given to students with perfect attendance all 4 years at Middle School. The award was given to Justin Betz. Peter A. Bivans Award — Awarded to an 8th grade boy and girl who have been selected by the entire NWLMS staff. These students have shown perserverance and courage in the face of adversity. These students are: Carly Pierce, Nathan Brown, Brandon Reis The Shelby G. Brown “I Care” Award (Compassionate, Altruistic, Remarkable, Empathetic) — The award was given to Brooke Devers and Nacia Johansen The “X” Award — Awarded to a deserving 7th grade student who has shown great improvement in his academic work throughout the year. The award was given to Sheldon Schmidt