Dates to RememberThursday, November 9 Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 p.m. in SPHS Cafeteria

Friday, November 10 District Closed

Veterans Day (Observed)

Wednesday, November 22 One Hour Early Dismissal

for All Schools

Thursday, November 23 Friday, November 24

Monday, November 27 No School Fall Break

Tuesday, November 28 Classes Resume

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EAGLE EYENovember 8, 2017An E-Newsletter from the South Park School District

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South Park School District Becomes an Amazon Associate

The holiday shopping season is just around the corner. Now, when you shop on Amazon, you can help support the South Park School District’s Chromebook program!

The South Park School District is now an Amazon Associate! So what does that mean? Eligible purchases made via a special link on the South Park School District’s website will generate funds for the Chromebook program.

Just remember to click before you shop!

Before you shop on Amazon, visit the special “Shop” page on sparksd.org by clicking here and then click the “Shop South Park School District” link at the top of the page. You must visit the Shop South Park School District page every time before you shop at Amazon!

The best part of this program is that there are no added costs to you. You will still pay the same prices for the items you purchase on Amazon. But when you click the special link to access Amazon, a portion of eligible purchases goes to the South Park School District’s Chromebook program.

Customers’ names and account information are not shared with the South Park School District.

Follow the steps below and happy shopping!

South Park Middle School will be accepting items for its annual food drive from November 1 through November 13. The donations will benefit the Shiloh Food Bank. 

Suggested items include peanut butter; jelly; cereals; canned fruits and vegetables; boxed potatoes, macaroni and cheese and stuffing; hamburger or tuna helper; cake, cookie and bread mixes; pasta; paper products; canned tuna; canned chicken; salad dressings and soups.

Monetary donations are accepted. Checks can be made payable to the Shiloh Food Bank.

*We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Middle School Food Drive Runs Until November 13

Students Write Letters to Local

VeteransSixth graders in Mrs. Baldigowski’s class recently penned letters to local veterans thanking them for their service. The letters were mailed to retired veterans as well as the Library VFW Post 6664, the 911th Airlift Wing, the 171st Air Refueling Wing and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.

Students also discussed the historical beginnings and significance of Veterans Day. Their homework was to find a local veteran and personally thank him or her.

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South Park High School

Students of the Month

Congratulations to the following students for being chosen by the School Wide Positive Behavior Team at South Park High School as Students of the Month.

Academics Aaron Peremba

Athletics

Damon Smith

Creativity Kayla Lukitsch

Leadership Taylor Ballenger

Politeness

Elizabeth Paramonova

School Spirit Molly Saylor

First Graders Perform Contraction SurgeryFirst grade students in Ms. O’Brien’s and Mrs. Lowe’s class learned about contractions by performing contraction surgery last week. Each student dressed the part and carefully combined words into contractions on the operating tables!

The fifth grade hallway looked very spooky during the month of October thanks to the annual door decorating contest. The doors looked fantastic! Great job, fifth grade!

Three Students Represent South Park at District Honors Choir Festival

Three South Park High School students were selected to participate in the PMEA District 1 Honors Choir Festival on October 27 and 28 at Trinity High School. Senior Samantha Hawk was chosen as a soprano 1. Senior Carly Cygrymus and junior Tess Marlin were each chosen as an alto 1.

The three students prepared the music on their own and rehearsed for a little more than one day with their guest conductor, Melanie Cantana, from Waynesburg University.

Samantha, Carly and Tess did an excellent job representing South Park throughout the festival and at their final concert on Saturday afternoon.

Door Decorating Contest Shows Off Fifth Graders’ Creativity

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South Park Students Win Steel Center Extra Effort

AwardsEvery quarter, Steel Center for Career and Technical Education recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding attitude, work ethic, attendance and dependability. Instructors choose students to receive the Extra Effort Award.

Congratulations to the following South Park students who won the Extra Effort Award:

Jill Davison Health Assistant

Halle Mitchell Cosmetology

Kayin Rademacher

Advertising & Design

Fourth Graders Compete in History BowlEight fourth grade students competed in the History Bowl at the Heinz History Center on Thursday, October 26. Students were given questions and had to find the answers throughout the different displays of Pittsburgh history.

The students who represented South Park were Alixandra Beaver, Ayden Bowser, Sophia Hale, Kada Lamonde, Livia Monaco, Kaitlyn Polk, Lillian Pritts and Lucas Wendt.

Middle School Students Compete in History BowlMiddle school gifted students participated in the annual History Bowl at the Heinz History Center. Students engaged in essay writing, scavenger hunts and projects throughout the museum.

Students from schools in Allegheny and Washington counties competed in the event.

The students who represented South Park were: Thomas Cardimen, Preston Cecotti, Owen Cernetic, Logan Dees, Anthony DeProspo, Delanie Ferguson, Gianna Girol, Cole Hammack, McKenna Kimberlin, Walter Kivala, Nathaniel Klocek, Austin Lafferty, Tyler Mitchell, Rocco Nardozzo, Elliot Oliphant, Delaney Price, Natasha Rakip, Sean Swartzwelder and Brody Wojcik.

South Park Students Participate in Pitt and Slippery Rock Band Days

South Park marching band members recently participated in band days at the University of Pittsburgh and Slippery Rock University.

At the Pitt football game on Saturday, October 28, 32 members of the South Park High School band rehearsed with members of the University of Pittsburgh marching band and later performed during a pregame concert and during halftime on the field.

Fifth Graders Enjoy Halloween Reading

Accelerated readers in Mrs. Turko’s and Mrs. Elkin’s classes enjoyed a special Halloween treat with help from librarian Mrs. Ruscitto. The fifth graders dropped everything and read by flashlight while listening to some spooky tunes. Mrs. Ruscitto rewarded the top readers with a treat. Mrs. Turko and Mrs. Elkin did a great job motivating their students to read. Everyone had a great time!

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South Park School District2005 Eagle Ridge Drive South Park, PA 15129

(412) 655-3111

S t r e n g t h e n i n g m i n d s . P o w e r i n g f u t u r e s .

The South Park School District’s mission is to provide an educational

atmosphere where all students have opportunities to discover

their talents, develop their abilities and achieve the expectations embedded in our educational

program to become responsible and productive members of society.

John Innocenti President

Frank WentzelVice President

Mary Arrigo

Treasurer

Lorraine Blackburn

David E. Palmer

Wayne Perry

Nicholas Rudolph

Patrick Sable

Norman Solomon

Board of Directors

The South Park School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

national origin, age, sex, disability or any other legally protected classification

in its education programs, activities or employment practices. Announcement

of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title

IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age

Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

Red Ribbon Week Held at High SchoolSouth Park High School participated in National Red Ribbon Week from October 23 through October 27 to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs.

As part of Red Ribbon Week, students decorated trick-or-treat bags with anti-drug slogans and distributed them at local grocery stores. Students also signed a banner, pledging to be drug free. Students also dressed according to various themes demonstrating positive choices.

South Park High School Students Learn About Careers on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers

South Park High School students got a chance to sail on Pittsburgh’s three rivers during a recent vocational trip to the Gateway Clipper Fleet. Students learned about careers from a number of guest speakers from the Gateway Clipper Fleet, Pittsburgh River Rescue and Patrol, the Coast Guard, a river diving company and barge companies. Students also learned about environmental jobs available on and around the three rivers.

Middle School Students Are Top Cookie Dough Sellers

South Park Middle School students Casey O’Toole and Colby O’Toole were recently recognized by South Park Middle School Principal Mr. Kevin Monaghan and Assistant Principal Dr. Christine Liekar as the top cookie dough sellers at South Park Middle School.

Congratulations, Casey and Colby!

High School Students Attend BalletSouth Park High School students were treated to a matinee performance of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Dracula on Friday, October 27 at the Benedum.

Fall BreakFall break for South Park students begins with a one-hour early dismissal on Wednesday, November 22. Students are off on November 23, 24 and 27. Classes will resume on Tuesday, November 28.