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Expect Delays on Route 100 May 14-18

May 11, 2018, 7:13 am
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2018

Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) Lane Restrictions Scheduled Next Week for Safety Improvement Project in Chester County

King of Prussia, PA – Motorists will encounter weekday lane restrictions in both directions on Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) between Black Horse Road and Route 23 (Ridge Road) in Upper Uwchlan, West Vincent, East Nantmeal and South Coventry townships, Chester County, on Monday, May 14, through Friday, May 18, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for construction activities related to a project to improve traffic flow and safety along a 6.3-mile section of Route 100 (Pottstown Pike), the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work zone because slowdowns and backups will occur during construction. The contractor's schedule is weather dependent.

Over the next several months, crews will work to improve the stretch of Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) between Garrison Drive and Route 23 (Ridge Road). The scope of work includes resurfacing the corridor with an open-graded surface treatment (NovaChip) to increase friction and reduce hydroplaning; constructing two shoulder-widening pull-offs; and installing pavement markings, rumble strips, and guide rail.

In addition, PennDOT’s contractor will improve the intersection of Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) and Route 23 (Ridge Road) by constructing a dedicated northbound left-turn lane as well as updating traffic signals.

Allan A. Myers, LP, of Worcester, Montgomery County, is the general contractor on the $5.6 million project, which is financed with 100 percent federal funds. The entire project is scheduled to be completed in late summer.

For more information on projects occurring or being bid this year, those made possible by or accelerated by Act 89, or those on the department’s Four and Twelve Year Plans, visit www.projects.penndot.gov.

A list of weekly road restrictions and PennDOT maintenance operations in the five-county Philadelphia region is available by visiting the District 6 Traffic Bulletin at www.penndot.gov/District6.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 850 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

For more PennDOT information, visit www.penndot.gov. Follow local PennDOT information on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly, and follow the department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pennsylvaniadepartmentoftransportation and Instagram at www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot.
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Eating a Rainbow

May 11, 2018, 11:22 am
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Mrs. Bilotta's East Coventry First Grade class
Yesterday and today were special family celebrations at East Coventry Elementary School --Fruit with Families. Families were able to have breakfast together prior to the school day, and brightly colored fruit cups were a feature menu item.

Wellness leader, Mrs. Lisa Bailey, and other staff members worked hard to create a healthy breakfast and a lasting nutrition lesson. This year, the theme was Eating a Rainbow. Boys and girls learned about the value of eating brightly colored fruits and vegetables. 

Classroom teachers could challenge their students to see how many colors they consumed each day. In Mrs. Bilotta's first grade class, the worked all week to tally the colors they consumed. Today, the created replicas of those foods to add to their own class rainbow. They cut them out and we worked cooperatively to create it! They certainly ate a variety of fruits and vegetables. They loved it, and their work of art is a fantastic visual representation of their efforts to be purposeful in choosing fruits and vegetables.

Below are the announcements from which students learned about the value of eating each color:



Monday May 7
This week we are celebrating EATING THE RAINBOW  in honor of Fruit for Families.
Each day we will focus on a color. Today’s color is RED!
Red fruits and vegetables keep our heart strong, helps with memory, and reduces risk of cancer.
Examples include tomatoes, strawberries, cherries, watermelon, red apples, red pepper, red onion, and raspberries.
What are some of your favorites? Let your teacher know how many RED foods you eat today!

Tuesday May 8
This week we are celebrating EATING THE RAINBOW  in honor of Fruit for Families.
Each day we will focus on a color. Today’s colors are ORANGE AND YELLOW!
Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables keep our hearts and eyes healthy, and helps prevent colds and illnesses.
Examples include carrots, pineapple, sweet potatoes, yellow and orange peppers, lemons, pumpkin, mangoes, oranges, and cantaloupes.
What are some of your favorites? Let your teacher know how many ORANGE AND YELLOW foods you eat today!

Wednesday May 9
This week we are celebrating EATING THE RAINBOW  in honor of Fruit for Families.
Each day we will focus on a color. Today’s colors are WHITE AND BROWN!
White and brown fruits and vegetables keep our heart healthy, reduces the risk of cancer, and helps with cholesterol levels.
Examples include onion, mushrooms, cauliflower, coconut, pears, parsnips, and bananas.
What are some of your favorites? Let your teacher know how many WHITE AND BROWN foods you eat today!

Thursday May 10
This week we are celebrating EATING THE RAINBOW  in honor of Fruit for Families.
Each day we will focus on a color. Today’s color is GREEN!
Green fruits and vegetables keep our bones and teeth strong, reduces the risk of cancer, and keeps our eyes healthy.
Examples include spinach, green beans, cucumbers, broccoli, avocadoes, limes, green apples, asparagus, and honeydew.
What are some of your favorites? Let your teacher know how many GREEN foods you eat today!

Friday May 11
This week we are celebrating EATING THE RAINBOW  in honor of Fruit for Families.
Each day we will focus on a color. Today’s color are BLUE AND PURPLE!
Blue and purple fruits and vegetables help us age well and keep our memory strong.
Examples include eggplant, purple cabbage, raisins, purple grapes, beets, plums, and blueberries.
What are some of your favorites? Let your teacher know how many BLUE AND PURPLE foods you eat today!
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Amazing Spring HS Band Concert

May 11, 2018, 11:46 am
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The Owen J. Roberts High School Department of Instrumental Music presented the Annual Spring Band Concert featuring the Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble and senior band awards last night. Admission was free.

Mr. Todd Mengel, Director of Bands, provided the packed auditorium with a fine show. Two very talented students conducted pieces--student conductor Maltilde Heckler and composer/conductor RJ Duske (grade 10). RJ Duske, with the concert band, premiered a brand new piece of music he composed entitled March of the Wayward Monarch. 

Each member of the concert and jazz bands contributed to an outstanding celebration of music!

Forty-four talented seniors were honored for their contributions to band.
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Celebracion

May 11, 2018, 12:03 pm
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Awardees with Mrs. Hawkins and Ms. Etter
Today, Middle School students who participated in the 2018 National Spanish Examinations, had a few moments for a fiesta celebration. The MS had 39 participants from 8th grade self-select to sit for the exam with 27 earning some type of national recognition. Students also studied independently on their own time to prepare for the exam. Middle School students performed amazingly and earned a total of 18 medals- 3 gold, 7 silver, and 8 bronze as well as 9 honorable mentions.
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PAC Champs and Playoffs

May 14, 2018, 8:28 am
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Hello Wildcat Fans!

Congratulations to the High School Boys Track and Fieldteam for winning the PAC Championship on Saturday, 5/12/2018 at Pope John Paul HS.  The team scored  128 points to win the title.  Congratulations to the athletes and coaches.

The Boys and Girls Track and Field Teamswill be heading to Coatesville this weekend for the District OneChampionships.  Good Luck to both teams!

The High School Girls Lacrosse Team will open the District One Playoffs as the #9 seed and will host Spring Ford on Tuesday May 15 at OJR at 7pm.  Come out and support the girls as they begin their quest for District OneTitle.  All Tickets are $5.

The High School Softball Team will open the PAC Playoffs as the #3 seed and will play Upper Perk on Tuesday May 15 at Spring Ford HS at 7:15pm.  Come out and support the girls as they begin their quest for PAC Championship.  All Tickets are $5.

GO WILDCATS!
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Superintendent's Message about a Popular Netflix Series

May 15, 2018, 5:10 am
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Dr. Susan Lloyd shared the following message to our school community today:



Dear Parents & Guardians,
As partners with you in your child’s well-being, we are reaching out to inform you that Season Two of a television series called 13 Reasons Why, based on a book of the same name by Jay Asher, is due out this month on Netflix. We bring this to your attention because the show revolves around teen suicide and in Season One there were themes involving harsh bullying, substance abuse, self-harm, and sexual assault which many students found difficult to process.
Overall, teens have found the drama series highly relatable, but the series has also spurred some controversy. While some argue that the show’s story line may glamorize suicide, others feel it provides a platform for adult/child conversations about challenging topics. The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has issued guidance for educators suggesting that some adolescents may be more vulnerable than others to messages such as those displayed in the television series. Monitored viewing of the show may be considered. Parents may find value in a recent Philadelphia Inquirerarticle, Talking to Teens About the New Season of 13 Reasons Why by Terri Erbacher, PhD, school psychologist and clinical associate professor at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. The article includes links to a discussion guide and talking points which parents may use with their children around the show and the topic of suicide. It also links to instructions on setting Netflix parental controls which allow families to exercise their own best decisions for informed viewing.
Owen J. Roberts School District remains deeply committed to the health and well-being of all our students. To that end, we wanted to be sure that parents/guardians were aware of this television series’ themes and subject. Nationwide, suicide is the second leading cause of death among school-age youth and it is reported that nearly 20% of young people actively think about suicide. We emphasize that open dialogue about suicide does not increase the risk of suicide, but in fact may reduce risk.
We believe that raising awareness and building partnerships with our families is important to the safety and health of our students. Owen J. Roberts takes a comprehensive approach to promote emotional well-being and connectedness among all students. Our staff is trained to look for students who may be at risk. The counselors in all of our schools remain available for students and families that need a safe place to talk, and they can assist in referrals to mental health resources. We encourage students who may need help processing an event, or the series 13 Reasons Why, to reach out to their school counselor. If you have an immediate safety concern, please contact your local emergency room, reach out to Valley Creek Crisis Center at 610-280-3270 (services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are free to the residents of Chester County) or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Sincerely,
Dr. Susan T. Lloyd
Superintendent
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Teacher Induction "Graduation"

May 15, 2018, 6:22 am
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Teachers discuss positive impacts



On Monday, May 14, Owen J. Roberts "graduated" our newest induction cohort from their first year of teaching.

At Owen J. Roberts School District, teachers are supported with systems that focus on student learning and teacher effectiveness.  The teacher induction program progresses throughout the school year and is systemically combined with mentoring, ongoing professional development, professional learning communities, engaged principals, and supportive school environments. The systemic approach offers the critical support new teachers need to enhance student achievement.


As part of the group's culminating activities, new teachers nominate experienced teachers with a ‘Masters of Support’ award.  The award was given to a staff member who has gone above and beyond to support one (or more) of our new teachers. The practice fills a room with many dedicated teachers.  

New teachers find great value in the mentor system in place for them. Below are some of the quotes from the graduating cohort:

“ I am eternally grateful to have had such a wonderful resource and support at my building.”

“My mentor was a lifeline, these meetings kept me grounded and focused.”

“Priceless – would not have survived my 1st year w/o the support from my mentor and team.”

“It was so great getting to give some acknowledgement to all of the amazing people who have mentored and helped me.”
 

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Interacting with JAZZ

May 16, 2018, 11:41 am
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The Owen J. Roberts Education Foundation granted music teacher Judi Anastasi a grant to bring in the David Leonhardt Jazz Group assembly for both North Coventry and East Coventry Elementary students. The group, on the roster of The Pennsylvania Arts On Tour and gives educational clinics worldwide, was very well received.  Mr. Leonhardt's fifteen years of presenting “Jazz For Kids” interactive children's program, was evidenced in the way he engaged the students.

Mrs. Tania Vogel said, "Musically, it was superb.  Mr. Leonhardt was a very dynamic speaker and engaged our students!  He had us clapping, snapping, and singing along. Our students are lucky to experience and be inspired by such musicians!"


The performances were a perfect blend of student engagement and performance, said East Coventry Principal Mr. Todd Oswald.  


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Wee Wildcats 2018

May 17, 2018, 6:49 am
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With high school student guidance, seven very accomplished preschool children celebrated the culmination of a 12-week early school experience at a Wee Wildcat  graduation ceremony this morning at Owen J. Roberts High School.

The Wee Wildcats Preschool Program is operated in conjunction with the Preschool Lab experience class offered by the Family and Consumer Sciences Department at Owen J. Roberts High School. It provides an opportunity for high school students to reinforce learning through observation and direct contact with young children under teacher supervision.

Wee Wildcats Preschool Program is designed to foster early independence and curiosity through the use of developmentally appropriate practices.  Children learn through play and hands-on experiences in a safe and stimulating learning environment. 
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14th Annual Film Festival Winners

May 17, 2018, 8:08 am
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The 14th Annual Film Festival featured 23 films from exceptionally creative Owen J. Roberts High School film makers. There were short films in many genres including comedy, experimental and music video. Students practiced plot development, script-writing, directing, location selection, lighting, and film engineering to produce very entertaining shorts that were judged by a panel of film experts and alumni.


Watch these award winning films and more. Films are available for viewing on the Wildcat TV page of the high school webpage under Student Short Films.
Congratulations to the following students receiving honors at last night’s 14th Annual Film Festival.

Best Picture – The Experimentalist by Carly Jennion and Tyler Vokes
Best Director – Carly Jennion – The Experimentalist
Best Actor – Wyeth Casperite – The Experimentalist
Best Actress – Kat Bobo – Orange Colored Sky
Best Cinematography – Avery Stanislaw – Post
Best Screenplay – Jack Savant – Secrets
Best Editing – Eli Gutierrez – Leccion Uno
Best Production Design – Tyler Vokes – Orange Colored Sky
Judges Awards – Lucas Echikson – Powerhaus Collection
Judges Award – Jeff Burnette – Noodle Thief

Thank you to the alumni judges:

Roman Santacroce 2007
Zach Doukas 2007
Daniel Cresse 2007
Jerry Holleran 2008
Courtney Fusselman 2011
Melissa Dabback 2011
Teresa Dabback 2011
Craig Hacker 2011
Ted Keffer 2012
Brett Levengood 2012
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Road Construction Continues

May 20, 2018, 5:11 am
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2018

Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) Lane Restrictions Scheduled Next Week for Safety Improvement Project in Chester County

King of Prussia, PA – Motorists will encounter weekday lane restrictions in both directions on Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) between Black Horse Road and Route 23 (Ridge Road) in Upper Uwchlan, West Vincent, East Nantmeal and South Coventry townships, Chester County, on Monday, May 21, through Thursday, May 24, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for construction activities related to a project to improve traffic flow and safety along a 6.3-mile section of Route 100 (Pottstown Pike), the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work zone because slowdowns and backups will occur during construction. The contractor's schedule is weather dependent.

Over the next several months, crews will work to improve the stretch of Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) between Garrison Drive and Route 23 (Ridge Road). The scope of work includes resurfacing the corridor with an open-graded surface treatment (NovaChip) to increase friction and reduce hydroplaning; constructing two shoulder-widening pull-offs; and installing pavement markings, rumble strips, and guide rail.

In addition, PennDOT’s contractor will improve the intersection of Route 100 (Pottstown Pike) and Route 23 (Ridge Road) by constructing a dedicated northbound left-turn lane as well as updating traffic signals.

Allan A. Myers, LP, of Worcester, Montgomery County, is the general contractor on the $5.6 million project, which is financed with 100 percent federal funds. The entire project is scheduled to be completed in late summer.


A list of weekly road restrictions and PennDOT maintenance operations in the five-county Philadelphia region is available by visiting the District 6 Traffic Bulletin at www.penndot.gov/District6.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 860 traffic cameras.
511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

For more PennDOT information, visit www.penndot.gov. Follow local PennDOT information on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly, and follow the department on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pennsylvaniadepartmentoftransportation and Instagram at www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniadot
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Letter to Parents, "Warning Signs"

May 21, 2018, 6:08 am
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Dear Parents & Guardians,
The horror of watching the details unravel from one school shooting to the next is now accompanied by disbelief. How can this keep happening over and over? We’re all asking ourselves that question, and answers aren’t coming easily. But we’re learning from these terrible examples of violence, seeking patterns, clues and insight into what makes a individual resort to deadly aggression. 
I want to reinforce a few things here. Most importantly, if you or your child see or hear something that concerns you, say something to someone in authority (police, school principal, me, anyone). While school shooters do not have a specific profile, we are learning from the research of Peter Langman, Ph.D. (www.schoolshooters.info) that they all exhibit warning signs in the form of threats, attack related behaviors, and/or leakage. And just today, the Washington Post ran an article titled Why Do School Shootings Keep Happening? We Need to Listen. Be on the lookout for:
  • Threats
    • Direct: “I am going to bomb the school.”
    • Indirect: “If I wanted to, I could kill everyone at this school.”
    • Veiled: “The world would be better without certain people.”
    • Conditional: “If things don’t change, someone’s going to die.”
  • Attack Related Behavior
    • Diagramming the school
    • Writing a hit-list
    • Planning attack
    • Obtaining weapons and/or materials
    • Rehearsing or practicing with guns and/or bombs
  • Leakage
    • Bragging about an upcoming attack
    • Warning people to stay away
    • Trying to recruit peers to help with an attack
    • Writings, posts, photos, videos that suggest impending violence
This spring, a grassroots group of concerned parents has been working with West Vincent parent Dr. Kate Yurick and me to develop a district-wide comprehensive plan for teaching students and adults how to identify, intervene and get help for individuals at-risk of doing harm. An essential part of the plan is enlisting the help of parents to say something immediately to anyone in the school district’s administration.
With only a few weeks left in the school year, please continue to dialog with your children about school safety. If you have a concern, please don’t think twice about contacting the principal of your child’s school. In pursuit of a safe, secure and well-informed school community, we are better together. 

Sincerely,
Dr. Susan T. Lloyd
Superintendent
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Student School Board Representatives

May 22, 2018, 7:08 am
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Lucas Gray
At the Owen J. Roberts Board of School Directors Regular Business Meeting on Monday, May 21, 2018, the Board of Directors recognized Senior and Executive Council President, Lucas Gray, for his service to the Board for the 2017-2018 academic year. Lucas will be attending Cornell University in the fall.

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association encourages local school boards to consider roles for students on school boards. At Owen J. Roberts, the role of Executive Council President position includes duties to attend regular school board meetings and report to the Board on behalf of all of the district's schools and students. Student representatives are non-voting members but are formal members of the state board association and receive specific training to support their involvement. The PSBA has a program for student board representatives at their annual conference.


Ahmed Alveed
The Owen J. Roberts Board of Directors welcomed Executive Council President-Elect Ahmed Alveed to the meeting. Ahmed will act as student representative for the 2018-2019 academic year.



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Honoring Students who will Serve

May 22, 2018, 7:35 am
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At the Owen J. Roberts Board of School Directors Regular Meeting on Monday May, 21, 2018, the Board honored a group of students who have chosen to serve in the military upon graduation.

Congratulations to the following students:

Brandon Andrews - United States Marine Corp.
Ryan Cusic - United States Marine Corp.
Tyler McCutchen - United States Air Force
Brian Monk - United States Marine Corp.
Chase Morris - United States Naval Officer Corp.
Izabelle Shiffler - United States Army Officer Program
Meghan Trego - PA National Guard



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Bus Driver Appreciation Week

May 22, 2018, 10:47 am
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We appreciate those who safely transport our most precious possessions--our children!

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Smashville

May 22, 2018, 11:01 am
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Today, as part of the 8th Grade Health & PE program, the annual 8thgrade badminton tournament (now in its 6th year) was fought.  It was an intense battle of will and skill. The championship match was attended by the 8th grade student body as part of their Civil War Week activities.
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Valedictorian and Salutatorian Infuences

May 23, 2018, 10:32 am
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Melinda Burns, Mrs. Karin Suzadail, Jonathan Arditi, Mrs. Jessica Brilla, Josephine Funaro (not pictured, Mrs. Laura George)
On Monday, May 21, 2018, at the Owen J. Roberts Board of School Directors Regular Business Meeting, the Class of 2018 Valedictorian, Jonathan Arditi, and Salutatorians, Melinda Burns and Josephine Funaro, spoke with full hearts about a teacher of significant influence. Each student shared comments about what made a significant teacher important to him or her. Jonathon Arditi selected Mrs. Laura George. Melinda Burns spoke about Mrs. Karin Suzadail and Josephine Funaro applauded Mrs. Jessica Brilla. Those teachers, in turn, made statements about interactions and experiences in teaching and guiding the student. The audience learned a bit of how teachers make a difference to students, how students impact teachers, and how these students may have already impacted our world.

“If I didn’t mention the fact that she has helped collect over a 1,000 pounds of clothing and toys for the Boys and Girls Club of America, while taking 9 AP courses during the past three years, or the fact that she un-selfishly volunteers her time as an Sunday School teacher at her church I would not be bragging about the right Josie [Funaro],” shared Mrs. Jessica Brilla, adding “if I didn’t mention the fact that Josie has been involved in raising money to purchase over 1,000 chickens for under-developed countries, I would be missing the opportunity to talk about the type of person a Salutatorian can be at OJR.”

“Witnessing Aeneas appear out of thin air and come back from the dead- that’s what it’s like to step into Mrs. Suzadail’s class,” said Melinda Burns, who added, “in 7th period AP Latin, for 45 minutes a day, Rome is not gone. Rome rises from the pages of translations and stares me in the face. It didn’t really cross my mind that I should be learning Latin for its own sake until Mrs. Suzadail taught me otherwise, and I need to thank her for that.” Mrs. Karin Suzadail said, “Melinda is a dynamo in class – she is always on top of her work, always a model to others, a ready volunteer…” 

Mrs. Laura George was never a classroom teacher to Valedictorian Jonathan Arditi, but acted as a mentor three years in a row to his ambitious and award-winning science research projects. Jonathan believed that “many in my graduating class cite Mrs. George as their reason for pursuing science after high school, and I am proud to count myself among that group. Mrs. George is truly a pillar of personal strength, compassion, intelligence, and wisdom that I am blessed to have had as a mentor.” Mrs. George thanked Jonathan for the opportunity to be his mentor. “He helped me to grow as a science mentor and educator,” she stated.
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Students Excel at Shakespeare Festival

May 24, 2018, 5:42 am
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Our high school thespians returned last evening from a most rousing performance at the Thirtieth Annual Chester County Shakespeare Festival held at Immaculata University!  Students represented Owen J. Roberts well in all areas.

Mrs. Dawn Galambus' actors put on “Supernaturally Shakespeare,” a collection of scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, and Macbethfeaturing fairies, ghosts, and witches.  In addition to two group awards for excellence in performance and authenticity, a number of students earned individual awards for their work.

From A Midsummer Night’s Dream
                Max Gallagher, Winner of Individual Award for his role as Puck
                Jen Weston, Fairy
                Hrithik Sangani, Oberon
                Kat Bobo, Titania
                Aaron Jeong, Bottom
                Meghan Swaim, Cobweb
                Dana Moore, Peasblossom
                Abby Hannis, Moth
                Jillian Gammon, Mustardseed

From Hamlet
                Wyeth Casperite, Winner of Individual Award for his role as Hamlet
                Daniel Barlow, Winner of Individual Award for his role as the Ghost of King Hamlet

From Macbeth
                Carly Jennion, Winner of Individual Award for her role as the First Witch
                Rebecca Emery, Winner of Individual Award for her role as the Second Witch
                Nicole Hemstreet, Winner of Individual Award for her role as the Third Witch
                Kaiden Roberts, Hecate
                Lucas Gray, Macbeth
                Emily Killian, Lady Macbeth
                Aaron Jeong, Apparition
                Dana Moore, Apparition
                Jillian Gammon, Apparition

Narrators
                Alena Feldman and Ryan Davis
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Students Immerse in Folk

May 24, 2018, 7:50 am
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Originally recorded by Bill Stepp in 1937 by the Library of Congress, "Bonaparte's Retreat" is played by Abby DiMarino of North Coventry Elementary School. She will be playing it with noted banjoist/folklorist Stephen Wade and the North Coventry Elementary Orchestra on May 30, 2018 at North Coventry Elementary School.


Could folk music lead today’s children into the past in ways that may allow them to feel part of the very roots of our country? In a living demonstration of this speculation and the central idea of his book, “The Beautiful Music All Around Us”, Grammy-nominated musician, recording artist, storyteller, and author Stephen Wade will visit North Coventry Elementary School on May 30, 2018.Students have been practicing for months to make music with Mr. Wade. The experience will be a combination of storytelling, banjo, clogging, singing and video.



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Youth Philanthropy

May 24, 2018, 10:49 am
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Students load a cart of pet supplies to donate to Animal House Project, an organization who assists pet owners experiencing financial crisis so they are able to keep their pet. The organization serves veterans and others in financial need.
A group of twelve Middle School students who called themselves Wildcats4Change spent the academic year researching community organizations and setting goals for how the students might impact the community by supporting those organizations.

The Youth & Philanthropy program, which is sponsored by the Phoenixville Health Foundation, was designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about philanthropy, giving of one’s self to address the neediness of others, and to learn about it first hand.

The program has been recognized  as a regional award winner:

    2005 the Youth & Philanthropy Program received the Chester County Community Foundation’s ACORN AWARD for youth in philanthropy.
    In 2009 the Program received the Association of Fundraising Professionals Philadelphia Chapter’s Youth in Philanthropy Award.

Youth and Philanthropy students learn about philanthropy, leadership, assessment and decision-making skills, as well as working as a team.

The Students recognized and supported 5 local community organizations:

ARC of Chester County
Spring-Ford Counseling Services
Canine Partners for Life
Animal House Project
Montgomery County Community Services

Throughout the year, students visited these organizations, conducted meetings and explored ways to help. When learning about how the Montgomery County Emergency Services provide interventions for crisis such as suicide, students took an active role in advertising the hotline and displaying signs to raise awareness for the prevention hotline. They also learned that the Animal House Project serves 1689 families each month assisting pet owners with supplies through a pet food pantry. Students used funds provided by the Phoenixville Health Foundation to purchase food and pet supplies for the pantry.

Club members were Juan Boria, Natalie Nichols, Taryn Defusco, Nike Skains, Max Garner, Jordan Thomas, Seth Griste, Cole Torak, ANdrew LaGreca, Ayden VanSinderen, Trevor Maranhao and Izzie Geist.
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