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School Board Recognitions

February 23, 2016, 7:59 am
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The accomplishments of several students were recognized at the February 22, 2016, Owen J. Roberts Board of School Directors Regular Business Meeting.
Middle School student, Brahm Bean, was recognized as the spelling bee winner at the Middle School. He went on to compete in the Chester County Spelling Bee on February 8. Brahm is a seventh grade student who is active in music and sports.

The "Bio Builders" form East Vincent Elementary School competed in the Penn FLL Championship and placed second in robot strategy and innovation. They applied superior robot skills, especially as a rookie team. The team included:
Alystair Hemberger Liam Silli
  Reilly Koitszch Jack Snyder
  Katja Larsen Norah Turley
  Joey Shea Cali VanDruff

Thanks to team mentor Chelsea McNeff and coach Carrie Mitton for their dedication to the team.



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Ms. Natalie Smith Wins Citadel Award

February 24, 2016, 12:10 pm
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Dr. Richard Marchini, Principal, Ms. Natalie Smith, and Citadel Manager, Richard Gray
On February 24, 2016, at the Owen J. Roberts High School, Citadel representatives awarded High School teacher and student government advisor, Ms. Natalie Smith, the Citadel Heart of Learning Finalist Award for Owen J. Roberts School District.

The Citadel Heart of Learning Award was developed by Citadel and the Chester County Intermediate Unit 14 years ago to recognize, reward and thank the outstanding teachers we have in Chester County. The program has grown in such popularity that Citadel receives thousands of heartfelt nominations each year. This year, over 2,000 nominations were submitted.

Ms. Smith accepted the award, which included a custom blown glass trophy created by Glasslight Studio in St. Peter's Village. She accepted, complimenting the entire High School staff by saying, “Twelve years ago I made a decision to join the Owen J. Roberts team. It was the best decision I could ever have made both professionally and personally because I get to work with so many talented and helpful people.” An excerpt from one of the nominations describing outstanding kindness Ms. Smith demonstrated to students was read. Ms. Smith will receive a $500 award to purchase supplies or other items for her classroom. The award trophy is custom made by Glasslight Studio, St. Peter’s Village. 

In May, finalists from all school districts in Chester County will gather at the banquet for final awards.
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Talented Artists

February 25, 2016, 9:46 am
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OJRHS students Zach Foreman and Nicole MacMullen, MCCC Award winners




Zach Foreman (Senior) and Nicole MacMullin ( Junior) won awards at  MCCC’s Third Annual Tri-County Art Exhibition.

High school students from Montgomery, Chester and Berks counties are displaying their best artwork at Montgomery County Community College’s Third Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition and Competition in the College’s Fine Arts Gallery, North Hall, 16 High Street, Pottstown.
The exhibition opened Wednesday, Feb. 17, and will continue through Friday, March 4. The artists’ reception also was held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 5-7 p.m. with the awards ceremony at 6 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the community.
This annual event enables up-and-coming student artists to exhibit their work in a professional art gallery and share their talents with the community. This year’s artwork will feature a wide-variety of subjects created in various mediums. MCCC art faculty members review the artwork and are available to answer any questions about the College’s art programs.
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Mattress Sale May 7

February 25, 2016, 12:15 pm
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 Yes, …….for the 2ndyear in a row, the OJR Band is selling mattresses as a fundraiser for our program.  I know it sounds crazy, but we tried it last year for the first time and it was a terrific success, so we are doing it again this year.  The date is Saturday, May 7th from 10:00am to 5:00pm in the High School Cafeteria.  Our cafeteria will be transformed into a giant mattress show room where you can come to look at all kinds of quality mattresses, pillows, etc.  You can purchase a mattress at a great price that day and our band will receive a portion of the proceeds as a fundraiser, so WIN / WIN! 

Attached here is a save-the-date flyer.  More information will be distributed in the near future.  Mark your calendars…..even if you just want to swing by that day just to look at the available mattresses, we’d love to see you there on May 7th.

Thanks, everyone!

TODD MENGEL, HIGH SCHOOL BAND DIRECTOR
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Week of Caring at EC

February 26, 2016, 10:20 am
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East Coventry Elementary celebrated a Week of Caring this week! During February, students focused on  understanding others.  They collected snacks for OJR families and have been learning about many important African Americans for Black History Month.  Each day this week had a different focus. The week kicked off with Manners Monday-focusing on being polite and using our manners ALL the time!  On  Compliment Tuesday students practiced giving each other compliments and understanding how good they make us feel.  On Smile and Say Hi Wednesday students were encouraged to smile and say Hi to as many people as they could. Did you know that smiling is contagious?? On Happy Gram Thursdaythe kids had the opportunity to send a special note or picture to a friend during the day.  Finally, Mix it Up Friday events included an awesome assembly, presentations by grade levels about the person they studied for black history month, dancing, a special message to a fellow student who cannot be in school right now, and conversation “hearts” at lunch to help kids learn something new about each other. 
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Celebrate Super Reading Power

February 26, 2016, 11:34 am
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Schools Rally for Student

February 29, 2016, 10:56 am
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THON Sets $50+ Record

February 29, 2016, 11:19 am
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Mini-THON is a year-long, student-run philanthropy effort raising money to find a cure for pediatric cancer. The event is a twelve-hour dance marathon held in high schools across the country. A smaller version of Penn State University’s event, the mini-THON raises money to support the Four Diamonds Fund, an organization that provides financial support to families affected by pediatric cancer. The first year, the mini-THON at Owen J. Roberts High School raised $8, 571.25. Last year students raised $32,717! The event included hours of dancing, games, and other enjoyable activities. 

Owen J. Roberts High School hosted mini-THON on February 27. The mini-THON is a no-sit, no-sleep marathon where students stand for those who cannot!



Students raised $50,568 at this year's event!!!!

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MiniTHON Video

March 1, 2016, 8:06 am
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Over 600 students participate raising greater than $50,000
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Social Media Tips for Parents

March 2, 2016, 9:01 am
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Don't miss the Social Media hands-on instruction for parents by our own high school students on Wednesday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School auditorium. Learn from the experts!
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Don't Miss the Musical

March 3, 2016, 11:49 am
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For almost 50 years, the Owen J. Roberts High School (OJRHS) Musical Theater Department has produced top-notch high school musicals showcasing the talent of teen performers. This year a cast of 39 students will perform “Thoroughly Modern Millie” at OJRHS, 981 Ridge Road, Pottstown, Pa., on March 10-13, 2016. The talent is top rate! You won't want to miss the show.

Performances are at 7 pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 10-12, and 2 pm Sunday, March 13. Tickets can be reserved online at www.ojrmusical.com, or by calling the box office at 610-469-5751. Tickets will also be available at the door.  
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Congratulations DECA State Competitors!

March 4, 2016, 6:44 am
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26 students will be moving on to the International Career Development Competition/Conference in Nashville, TN. 

ROLE-PLAY EVENTS:
Mark Dyer, 2nd place in Accounting Applications; Ben Brill, 3rdplace in Accounting Applications; Andrew Obrien, 4th place in Accounting Applications; Conner Harlow, 2nd place in Food Marketing; Jared Cooney, 2nd place in Sports and Entertainment Marketing; Andrew Griffin and Emerson Odagis, 1stplace in Travel and Tourism Team; Lucas Gray, 2nd place in Quick Serve Restaurant Management

WRITTEN EVENTS:
Emily Stoner and Emily Haverstick, 2nd place in Independent Business Plan; Tim LaGreca, 1stplace in Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research; Emma DiBella, 2ndplace in Business Services Operations Research; Courtney Thomson, 4thplace in Business Services Operations Research;  Steven Brady, 1stplace in Franchise Business Plan; Danny Duffy, 2nd place in Franchise Business Plan; Maddie Sager and Annie Reisenwitz, 3rdplace in Sports and Entertainment Promotion Plan; Eliza Fitch and Danielle Wood, 1st place in Advertising Campaign; Maggie Duffy, 2ndplace in Buying Merchandising Operations Research; Alexi Arias and Kayla Hofman, 3rd place in Creative Marketing Plan; Megan McGee, 3rd place in Entrepreneurship Start-Up Business Plan; Katie Kerlin, 3rd place in Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan;   Dan Dahmer, 1st place in Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling; Laura Brigandi, 4th place in Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling
Other students receiving recognition:  (finalist denotes a TOP 6 finisher)

ROLEPLAY:Jackson Braun, finalist in Retail Merchandising; Taylor Runkle, finalist in Automotive Services Marketing; Kyle Surette, finalist in Quick Serve Restaurant Management; Trevor Goodwin, finalist in Human Resource Management;  Jacob Schaaf, high test score in Professional Selling; Jake Burger, high test score in Financial Consulting; George Cullen, high test score in Hotel Lodging Management; Lexi Ramsey, high role-play in Apparel and Accessories Marketing; 

WRITTEN:Caitlin McGee and Olivia Harmanos, finalist in Business Services Operations Research; Taylor McCoy and Markos Avgerinos, finalist in Entrepreneurship Innovation Plan
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Read Across America Week

March 4, 2016, 12:31 pm
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Students in Owen J. Roberts' seven schools celebrated a love of reading this week! The  8th Annual District Read-in allowed those of all ages to find their inner super reading power. Each school held special events to promote literacy throughout the week.
Annual Read-in is always popular K-12


EV students are watching and listening to read-alouds recorded by various EV teachers
East Coventry Elementary

Cozying up to a great story at EC

East Coventry Read-in
North Coventry Elementary students celebrate Dr. Suess and a love of reading

Sometimes the right friend adds to a good story--North Coventry

North Coventry students loved Read Across America

story time at French Creek Elementary

Using super reader powers at French Creek

Great books abound st French Creek

Crazy hat day at French Creek
High School NHS students read to an East Vincent kinder class

At East Vincent, Principal Bell reported, "Our Friday book selections illustrated the theme of COURAGE as part of the weeklong Read across America celebration.  This program “calls for every child, in every community, to celebrate reading on March 2nd, which is the birthday of the beloved children's author Dr. Seuss,” as well as throughout the week. "
High School students were visiting readers at our elementary schools--this is an EV class

A discussion on courage with guest High School readers at East Vincent
Principal Smith reads to West Vincent students

Nurse Kilfoy has the class grinning with her book at West Vincent

A visit from Super Reader can always help students find super reading powers


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Excellence in STEM

March 8, 2016, 7:41 am
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Aquateers present to judges

Super STEM-ers and the space vacuum

Super STEM-ers demonstrate to the judges

On March 4, two East Vincent teams competed in the Chester County STEM Design Challenge Tournament.  The Aquateers placed second in the middle school division and the Super STEM-ers were first in the elementary division.  

As the first place team in their division, the Super STEM-ers will advance to the State Championship on May 18th.

The teams displayed great teamwork throughout the day, and the judges seemed impressed with their background research.   

Owen J. Roberts is really getting a reputation for excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Reportedly, one of the organizers of the day was interviewing asked one of the teams where they were from.  When they responded Owen J. Roberts, she said, "Oh!  Owen J. Roberts is becoming a leader in the county in STEM.  Wait until you get to high school and see STEM track your school has now." 
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Celebrate Middle School Night of the Arts

March 8, 2016, 8:34 am
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Secret Tips in Social Media

March 9, 2016, 8:37 am
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Don't miss an amazing opportunity to learn what you need to know to promote online safety!!!!
We have a great group of our high school students ready to show parents how use, set up and explain the current social media app our kids are using. 
This hands-on session will be very interactive and informative.
TONIGHT! Middle School, 6:30 p.m.
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Congratulations to Science Research Awardees

March 10, 2016, 6:55 am
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OJRSD Award Winners from CCSRC 2016
            Dr. Lucy Balian Rorke-Adams Fair on March 7, 2016  (grades 6 – 12)
            Dr. Jonas Salk Fair on March 8, 2016 (grades 4 – 5)


East Coventry:
Maggie Walker – Distinguished Honors in Behavioral and Social Sciences
Ava Clemson – High Honors in Botany
Matthew DiCarlo – Distinguished Honors in Computer Science
                                   The Richard and Patti Smith Innovation in Science Award
Veer Kakar – Honors in Environmental Science


East Vincent:
Blake Fisher *
Caedmon Read *
Aman Pothakamury – High Honors in Biochemistry
Evan Finger – High Honors in Chemistry
Aiden Murray – Distinguished Honors in Engineering
                             The Richard and Patti Smith Excellence in Engineering Award
                                Best of Show – 3rd Place
Simone Bollinger – Distinguished Honors in Environmental Science
                                   Excellence in Environmental Science, sponsored by the Redding Family
Christian Caroll and Reilly Koitzsch – Distinguished Honors for Team Projects


French Creek:
Sonya Soeder *
Dysen Neill – Distinguished Honors in Botany
                        The Richard and Patti Smith Bright Ideas in Botany Award


North Coventry:
Lauren Koster – High Honors in Physics
Karly Kephart – High Honors in Zoology
                             The Dave Jarvie Award for Life Sciences


West Vincent:
Lydia Kronengold *
Logan Cheney *
Sarah Zhang *
Liam Sanders and Blake Brennan *
Charlotte McQuillan – Honors in Behavioral and Social Sciences
Kate Rowe – Honors in Chemistry
Eskander Bierman – Honors in Consumer Science
Cooper Bryan – High Honors in Consumer Science
                             The Science Kit Center “Science in Action” Award
Joey Kish – Distinguished Honors in Consumer Science
Joshua Zhang – Honors in Consumer Science
Ashley Coughlin – Honors in Mathematics

Middle School:
Kendra Melniczek *
Eirene Munson *
Matthew Saylor *
Jordan Mulford *
Michelle Surine *
Zoszia Zabrenski *

High School:
Jonathan Arditi *
Kaitlyn Fluharty and Audrey Farnham *



* denotes students that participated in the Rorke Fair (grades 6 – 12) and will receive their awards at a ceremony on March 17
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Thoroughly Modern Millie Preview

March 10, 2016, 9:55 am
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"Thoroughly Modern Millie"
 
Thursday, March 10, 2016 7:00 PM
Friday, March 11, 2016 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 12, 2016 7:00 PM

Sunday, March 13, 2016 2:00 PM
 
TICKETS GOING FAST--DON'T DELAY! 
 
Preferred method of ordering:  www.ojrmusical.com
$15 for Adults;  $10 for Students, and Sr. Citizens age 62 and older.   
 
Click here for more information.
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Simple Machine Lesson

March 11, 2016, 6:14 am
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Students in Mrs. Stone's class at French Creek Elementary strengthened their brain power in creative ways as they applied knowledge about simple machines. They were tasked with creating Leprechaun Traps! The young engineers collaborated and produced some fascinating end results, which will be set-up around the school.
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All Teams Trophy at Odyssey

March 14, 2016, 10:26 am
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This past weekend, 12 teams of Owen J. Roberts students competed in the Odyssey of the Mind regional contest at Millersville University.  In total, Owen J. Roberts sent three high school teams, four middle school teams and five elementary teams to the regional competition. 

All 12 of our competing district teams placed in the top three in their division, and 10 of the 12 teams will move on to compete in the state finals contest having earned a first or second place finish at Millersville.

First place winners/regional champions include:

French Creek Elementary, East Coventry Elementary, East Vincent Elementary, Middle School Vehicle Design and Humorous Drama teams, along with all three competing OJR High School teams.
Second place finishers were North Coventry Elementary and our middle school “Classics Problem” team.
Teams placing third were the West Vincent Vehicle Design team and OJR Middle School structural engineering team.

Congratulations to all of our district Odyssey students.  We look forward to hearing good news from the state finals competition to be held on Saturday, April 2, at Moon Area High School in Moon, PA.


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