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Mock Trial Team Advances
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Students Facilitate Be the Match
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| Maddie and Sophia present to the North Coventry Elementary School PTO |
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| Maddie and Sophia spreading the word outside of Kolb's Dairy Store in Spring City |
The students learned that thousands of patients with blook cancers like leukemia or other diseases such as sickle cell anemia need a marrow transplanat to survive. Many patients don't have a fully matched donor in their family. Patients and their familyies depend on Be the Match Registry.
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Leap into Generosity
Contact:
Cindy Hutcheson
OJREF Executive Director chutcheson@ojref.org 773-544-6080
HELP THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF OJR SCHOOL DISTRICT BY NOT ATTENDING THE OJR EDUCATION FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
OJREF Hoping to Raise Funds by Encouraging
Online & Mail Donations on Leap Day
Online & Mail Donations on Leap Day
(February 16, 2020): The Owen J. Roberts Education Foundation (OJREF), through donor’s generosity, is hoping to fund valuable mini-grants to impact the lives of Owen J. Roberts School District (OJRSD) students. To support OJRSD’s mission and vision, the OJREF would like you to take a non-traditional approach to giving by forgoing attending a pricey event and, instead, donating to the Foundation. Donations can be made at www.ojref.org.
Because February 29th comes around only every four years, the OJREF is using this bonus day as a reason to be EXTRA generous. The OJREF will use the generosity to provide mini-grants to the OJRSD community for technology, library materials, musical instruments, innovative educational resources and much more.
Donations can be made at www.ojref.org or mailed to OJR Education Foundation, Attn: Non-Event Fundraiser, PO Box 127, St. Peter’s, PA 19470. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact us at chutcheson@ojref.org.
The Owen J. Roberts Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3)charity that operates independently from the district and is dedicated to encouraging community-wide participation and philanthropy to support educational innovation and the Mission of the OJRSD.
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Counselor Nuding Recognized by College Board
College Board is pleased to recognize Meghan Nuding from Owen J Roberts HS for the 2019-20 College Board Counselor Recognition Program. Mrs. Nuding was nominated for her exemplary work as a professional school counselor. Meghan received a letter of recognition and lapel pin from College Board during National School Counseling Week, February 3–7.
In addition to receiving the letter and pin, the recognized counselor is profiled on the College Board website, and her nomination has been shared with additional staff in your district.
Lorraine Hastings, Vice President, Counselor Community Engagement, wrote, "It’s an honor to highlight the important work of innovative, results-oriented counselors who are committed to student success and opportunity. Join us in acknowledging this school counselor for their dedication to helping your students."
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Now Welcoming 2020-2021 Kindergarten Students
Kindergarten Registration is open!
Owen J. Roberts School District is pleased to introduce the Student online registration process for the 2020-21 school year. Most of the paperwork required is available electronically. Please note that Kindergarten students must be age 5 by September 01, 2020 and First Grade students must be age 6 by September 01, 2020. Check out the following link for directions - https://www.ojrsd.com/domain/930
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PMEA Regional Band Selections
Congratulations to eight OJR High School band members who qualified for the PMEA Regional Band Festival which will is being co-hosted by Avon Grove & Unionville high schools from March 26th through 28th, 2020. This is a wonderful achievement for these students and quite an honor for them and for all of us here at OJR. The students are: Noemi Bender, Will Blackledge, Danny Flogaus, McKinley Frees, Heather Greer, Lillian Heckler, Michael Pezzillo, and Sam Turley.
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February 2020 School Board Meeting Highlights
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Synchronized Swim Teaches Cooperation
Students learn to float, hold their breath properly underwater, and other starting points for learning the basics of how to paddle, swim and participate in aquatic activities. The American Council on Exercise suggests that children and teenagers should have up to 60 minutes of exercise each day. Swimming works most muscle groups in the body, improving flexibility and increasing muscle strength. It's a life-long activity.
Instructors Lindsay Staufenberg and Suzy Snyder at Owen J. Roberts Middle School, also teach students how to work collaboratively and develop an end team-project with their synchronized swimming lessons and friendly competition. Students must select music and develop a routine to perform.
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High School Musical March 19-22
Show Dates and Times:
- Thursday, March 19, 2020 @ 7p
- Friday, March 20, 2020 @ 7p
- Saturday, March 21, 2020 @ 7p
- Sunday, March 22 @ 2p
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A Nation of Diverse Readers
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| Dr. Lloyd attends a "Book Tasting" event |
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| Older students preview books to read to the younger grades |
The theme for the Book Tasting at East Vincent is "windows and mirrors". Mirror books are texts where children can see themselves, their families, and their communities reflected and valued, which gives them a sense of belonging. Window books are texts where children can see into the lives of others which helps develop empathy and understandings about the wider world. The plans include teaching students about mirror and window books, finding mirror and window books through a school-wide book tasting, and completing follow-up activities to share those books as well as what students have gained as a result of these activities.
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| Do you see yourself in the book, or do you see somewhere you would like to go? |
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Senior Samuel Turley Selected for Jazz Band of America
Join us in congratulating Samuel Turley. In a recent Music for All press release, the District was informed:
"Samuel Turley, class of 2020 bass trombone player Owen J. Roberts High School, has been selected from applicants across America as a member of the Jazz Band of America, a national honor ensemble. Turley is the son of Abigail and Shawn Turley of East Coventry. He is a member of the Owen J. Roberts band and jazz band under the direction of Todd Mengel, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra under the direction of Louis Scaglione, and Bravo Brass under the direction of Paul Bryan.
Music for All’s Jazz Band of America is recognized as one of the finest scholastic ensembles in America. They will rehearse and perform in concert as part of the Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, March 11-14 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 2020 Jazz Band of America is under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy, professor of music in the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, and will feature guest artist Rex Richardson, Yamaha Performing Artist, on trumpet, and Vandoren Emerging Artists winner Santosh Sharma on Saxophone.
Turley is one of 19 members selected from 13 states to be part of the 2020 Jazz Band of America. The band will perform in concert Friday, March 13, 8:00 p.m., at Clowes Memorial Hall, located on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. The concert will also feature the Honor Orchestra of America, a national honors orchestra, conducted by Larry J. Livingston.
Members were selected by recorded audition, evaluated by leading music educators. “To be selected from among their peers for membership in this national ensemble is a great achievement and honor,” says James P. Stephens, Jr., Director of Advocacy and Educational Resources for Music for All. “The 2020 Jazz Band of America members are ambassadors of America’s music programs, as well as their states, schools, and communities.”
The Music for All National Festival will bring over 3,000 of America’s most outstanding scholastic musicians to Indianapolis. The Festival includes the National Concert Band Festival, the Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival, the Chamber Music National Festival, the Orchestra America National Festival, and the National Choir Festival, all taking place simultaneously in seven major venues throughout Indianapolis. In addition to the many performance and audience opportunities, students at the Music for All National Festival participate in master classes taught by world-class musicians and music educators, as well as a student leadership session and social events. In addition to the Honor Band of America, the Festival includes two other national honor ensembles, the Honor Orchestra of America and the Jazz Band of America. The Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha is an annual program of Music for All and is in its 29thyear. Music for All is one of the nation’s largest and most influential organizations in support of active music making and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Crew Club Prepares for Season
The OJR Wildcat Crew Club is busy preparing for the upcoming spring rowing season. Club members have participated in two indoor rowing competitions in February. Eleven rowers competed in the Main Line Slide at Lower Merion High School on February 2. Joey Shea, Chase Wiedl and Kurt Sayers turned in top 10 finishes in the Boys Freshman, Lightweight and Open races respectively. Sophomore Emily Braun took the gold medal in the Girls Coxswain race. At the Center City Slam, a regional competition held at Drexel University last weekend, Maddi Braun earned a top 10 finish in the Girls Open division while Kurt Sayers won the gold medal in the Boys Novice division against 72 other rowers. The team is looking forward to getting back on the water in late February.
The OJR Wildcat Crew Club is a non-PIAA Interscholastic Sports Team that is sponsored and funded by a school-affiliated parent organization.Students and parents interested in learning more about club activities and the sport of rowing should email Melissa Vallino at mvallino@ojrsd.net.
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New Model UN Club
Dan Miller |
Grayson Kurth |
Madeline Friel |
LindsayJennings |
Ava Lasmanis |
Kiersten Longworth |
Aidan Silli Brennon Grabowic Damien Horn |
The Philadelphia Model UN website states: Model UN provides students with a platform to not only discuss a variety of global issues but also come together to create innovative solutions to grave problems that might not get adequate media attention in our Western society. PhilMUN 2020 will push its students to dive deep into topics, ranging from the Protection of Economic Rights of Rural Women to Drafting the Asia Pacific Security Treaty, to diplomatically address the varying facets of such intricate issues while considering the key actors involved. Our directors have worked tremendously hard in the last year to create noteworthy committees that center around issues that will create new, engaging discussions amongst delegates to help foster students’ growth in their public speaking, research and debate skills.
The theme of PhilMUN 2020 is Equitable Globalization. As nations across the globe continue to advance in international cooperation and collaboration, globalization primarily serves as a platform for the interdependence of the world’s economies. But, as we see globalization grow exponentially in certain regions we need to take a minute to assess the progress that has been made and that is being made. Are the benefits of globalization equitable for all people? What is the role of members of the international community, both states and bodies like the United Nations, in ensuring that globalization does minimal social damage?
Unlike other conferences, PhilMUN also uses a regional focus that is instrumental for committees in analyzing the theme of the conference. This year we will take a look into the Asia-Pacific region to further understand Equitable Globalization as we examine development and global disparities. From the sub-regions of East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania and Russia Far East, this region incorporates a diverse range of nations with different economic capacities, cultures and landscapes. The unparalleled growth of nations like China, Japan, and India pose a threat not only to people within these countries but also other countries within the region. What does this disparity in growth mean for countries? How does this progress affect people specifically?"
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Nonfiction Author Explains Writing/Publishing Process
Having written books such as "Dig into Dirt" and Insects make WHAT?!"' her message to students was that "facts are fun". She helped students understand that book ideas often stem from real life and curiosity. She spoke a lot about revisions and how much time it may take to produce a book--even years! Students participated in an activity that helped them understand the book publishing process and how a book reaches a final audience.
Ms. Whipple ended the program by telling students, "Your words are powerful! How you say them is important."
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Involved Board as Distinguished Guest Readers
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| Mr. Karel Minor, School Board President, reads favorite excerpts from "Alice in Wonderland" to East Coventry Elementary third graders. |
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| Mrs. Melissa Booth loves to share stories of her travels and read to children. She was at East Coventry Elementary on March 3. |
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| Mr. Paul Friel read to students at North Coventry Elementary on Monday, March 2. Mrs. Friel was also a guest reader that day. |
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Josh DiMarino Qualifies for PMEA All-State Chorus
Owen J. Roberts High School is pleased to announce that Josh DiMarino has qualified for the PMEA All-State Chorus Festival which will be held in the Poconos from April 22nd through 25th, 2020. This is a terrific honor for Josh and for the entire Owen J. Roberts community. Congratulations to Josh!
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Future Goals Teacher All-Star Jen Armstrong
The NHL recognizes teachers as"one of the most important influences in a child’s life. Hard-working, dedicated teachers not only educate students, they help instill values, build character and shape future generations of smart, responsible citizens."
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End the Word!
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Spread the Word to End the R Wordoccurred today on Wed, March 4th! This is a national awareness day throughout our country that instills the importance of equality for all different abilities. It is a day to step back and look at the language that we use in our conversations and to spread the word that hurtful words are not okay. The word “retarded” was banned in any official documentation by President Obama in October 2010.
Students, staff, and supporters across the nation come together on this day to bring kindness to others with an intellectual disability by standing up for their rights as active members of our society. We hope that you can join us on this special day that is dear to our hearts to support our OJRSD students with special needs by taking the pledge and speaking up for those who may not have a voice. If you hear something derogatory, stop and say something. If you see someone who is shamed just because of their disability, say something. It all starts with small steps by paying it forward to those in need and just being aware.
Spread the Word website and Take the Pledge:
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School Board Members Help Students with Book Tasting
A mirror is a story that reflects your own culture and helps you build your identity. A window is a resource that offers you a view into someone else's experience.
The book tasting idea was the brainchild of Mrs. Stephanie Laubenstein, who believes that every child should be able to see themselves in a story. With the help of Mrs. Danielle Rapp, the teachers used the Read Across America theme of "Developing a Nation of Diverse Readers" to create an experience for each student to sample a variety of texts. Older students
Read more in the 3/3/2020 Pottsown Mercury article
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FREE Community Swim Night
Please pre-register for the event at https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Spring-2020-Family-Swim-Night/SbTZ43Z
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