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MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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September, 2005
HONORS, AWARDS and
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East Derry Custodian Goes Above and Beyond
Recently, East Derry discovered that their courtyard, a new
addition to their school during recent renovations, was in
terrible condition. After considering several options for
help, our custodian, Craig Matthews, got to work and cleaned
it up! He weeded, thinned out plants that were crowding out
other foliage, and put down plastic and mulch. One of their
third grade teachers, Carrie Stufft, planted some colorful
flowers, and now they are ready to enjoy some outdoor time
in our own courtyard.
Everyone at the school wants to thank Mr. Matthews and
Mrs. Stufft for putting forth the extra effort to make East
Derry beautiful.
The East Derry web site has more pictures. |
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Derry Shows It CaresIn mid August, a local
family experienced a severe fire that destroyed their home
in the Decatur Township area. Several of the children attend
East Derry Elem. School. Although many organizations were
involved in collecting money, food, clothing, household
articles, etc., East Derry students and staff also wanted to
show their concern for the family by collecting monetary
donations. A special can was placed in the teacher's lounge
on August 30th and a letter was sent home with all the
students at East Derry to notify the parents of their
intentions. East Derry Elementary students and staff
collected money through September the 19th. The money will
be sent in the form of checks to the family.
East Derry students and staff are pleased with the
positive response. Concern for each other demonstrates the
character traits that we are instilling in our children. |
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LES Students Present "O'er The
Ramparts" for 191st Anniversary September 14,
2005 marked the 191st anniversary of the writing of the
Star-Spangled Banner. To recognize the significance of this
day, the fifth grades at Lewistown Elementary School
presented the play “O’er the Ramparts”.
Complete information and photos are available from the
MCSD Music Department web area. |
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IVHS Students and Staff
Help Katrina Victims |
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Students and staff from Indian Valley High
School are helping victims of Hurricane Katrina through a
variety of fundraising activities. Complete information is
available on the
IVHS web site. |
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 IVHS
Ensemble to Perform at All-State ConferenceThe
Indian Valley Ensemble, under the direction of Sherry D.
Trgovac, has been selected to perform at the Pennsylvania
Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Conference at
Valley Forge in March, 2006. Complete information is
available from the
MCSD Music Department web area. |
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State Champs!
Four students from Strodes
Mills Middle School played on the Little League All-Star
Softball team that won the 11 year-old girls State Title in
August, 2005. The final game took place in Punxsutawney
where Kassandra Johnston threw 2 no-hitters.
Pictured are:
Cheyenne Stonerook, Morgan Stimely, Emily Tomasello,
Kassandra Johnston |
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Title
1 Specialist Becomes Published Author |
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| Mandy Maxwell, a Title I reading specialist
who also teaches Title I math and serves as a literacy
coach, recently became a published author. Her article,
entitled “Kid Writing through the Eyes of Alexis,” has been
published in Pennsylvania Reads-Journal of the Keystone
State Reading Association. |
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AP Courses Pay off for
IVHS Co-Valedictorian |
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Erin Wooten,
co-valedictorian for the IVHS Class of 2005, is currently
attending Clemson University. Clemson has awarded Erin 17
credits as a result of the AP English, AP Biology, and AP
Calculus classes she took last year at Indian Valley High
School. This may save Erin approximately one semester of
undergraduate work. |
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LAHS Girls' Basketball
Team Members Raise Funds for Katrina Victims
Complete information is located on the
LAHS web site. |
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