!Forty-four 3rd grade Biglerville Elementary students had the opportunity to travel to the Soldiers National Cemetery in Gettysburg on December 5, 2014. The students helped to lay 1,620 wreaths as part of the 9th Annual Wreath Project. The Sgt. Mac Foundation is in charge of this event, the motto being "Remembering One, Honoring All". A special thank you to the Biglerville PTO who provided the funding for transportation in order for this activity to take place.

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This Issue: 1. Wreath Project 2. School Board Appreciation 3. Cultural Arts Days

4. School Lunches 5. Hour of Code 6-7. Student Artwork 8. Band Festival 9. BHS Classroom Spotlight 10. Student Spotlight./College Corner 11. For Parents - Questions 12. Cumberland Perry Vo-Tech 13. Contest Winner

14. Jump Rope for Heart 15. Writing Awards 16. 2015 School Board Calendar

Supporting the Canner Educational Fund- how BHS Alumni can help:

There is a group of community members hard at work promoting the Canner Educational Funds. The Canner Educational Funds were established in 2010 to enhance the qua l i t y o f t he educa t iona l experience provided to the students of the Upper Adams School District in ways not covered by the District’s annual budget. The Canner Educational Funds support our district through annual gifts, commemorative and memorial gifts and scholarship gifts to support our students. Last year, the C a n n e r E d u c a t i o n a l F u n d s distributed grants totaling $6,000 to teachers within the Upper Adams School District. The money allotments varied in size to help finance projects such as the Watershed Education Program, Technology Student Association, and many other teacher-initiated projects for students. !Currently the Canner Educational Funds are also in the process of establishing a Dollars for Scholars Fund, which will support our students. We are hoping to raise funds and create awareness for these funds, which will benefit students at Upper Adams. The success of this Fund depends on your generosity and support. If you would like to be listed as a member of the BHS Alumni, please e m a i l D i a n e M y e r s at d.myers@upperadams.org. Any s u p p o r t w o u l d b e g r e a t l y appreciated. !If you have any questions about the Canner Educational Fund, please contact Mike Lawrence at 7 1 7 - 6 7 7 - 7 1 9 1 o r m.lawrence@upperadams.org !

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                                   We  said  “THANK  YOU”  to  our  School    Directors  !!January   was   School   Director   Recognition   Month   and   on  January   20,   2015,   the   Upper   Adams   School   District  recognized  their  board  of  directors.    This  was  a  time  for  us  to  honor   the  members  of  our  school  board   for   their  dedication  and   commitment   to   provide   quality   education   to   our  students.  !These   volunteer   directors   generously   give   of   their   time   and  their  talents  toward  the  advancement  of  public  education  for  our  students  at  Upper  Adams.    !We  honored  the  following  members  of  our  board:  !

Elaine  Jones,  President  John  Regentin,  Vice-­‐President  Richard  Crouse,  Treasurer  

Ronald  Ebbert  Christopher  Fee  Craig  Long  

James  Rutkowski  William  Seibert  Vickie  Solberg  !

During   the   recognition,   the  board  members   received  a  piece  of  artwork  from  Biglerville  Elementary  Art  Students  who  are  under   the   direction   of   Mrs.   Shawn   Heiges.     They   enjoyed  hearing   the   winning   essays   from   the   Patriot   Pen   Essay  Contest   from  our  Upper  Adams  Middle  School   Students   that  study  with  Ms.  Laura  Young.    A  student  in  Mrs.  Lisa  Harman’s  art  class  demonstrated  torch  work  and  the  making  of  a  glass  beads.     The   directors   then   enjoyed   refreshments   that   were  made   by   our   culinary   arts   students   under   the   direction   of  Mrs.  Laura  Fritz.  !This  was  a  wonderful  opportunity  to  acknowledge  the  school  board   members   for   their   year-­‐round   commitment   to   the  students  of  Upper  Adams.  

School Board Appreciation

Public Budget Meeting - April 14, 2015 - 6:30pm

- - Myla Garber - 6th grade - -

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The Cultural Arts festival days hosted by the Fine Arts team in the District took place at each elementary building:

Biglerville - February 17-18

Arendtsville - February 19

Bendersville - February 20

Cultural Arts Days are an integral part of the year-long studies in the Fine Arts curriculum. Cultural themes are studied in a six year rotation; this year's theme is Eastern European countries.  

Various activities highlight the half day event for all elementary students. Students moved from station to station and enjoyed such activities as art projects, music and dance, games, food sampling and storytelling.

The students also learned from guest artists who joined the Fine Arts Team for the event. Ms. Ann Griffith was our storyteller, and Mr. Mark Wilson demonstrated clogging and taught basic steps to the children. (The clogging station was a follow-up to the fall artist-in-residency with Mr. Tom Jolin.) The Fine Arts Team thanks these retired teachers for coming in to help: Barb Rouzer, Jenni Lobaugh, Jane Little and Ann Ratay.

The Fine Arts team is able to host this yearly event through grants written by the Fine Arts team.  

CULTURAL ARTS DAYS

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Free/Reduced  Lunch  Applications

PENNSYLVANIA  STUDENT  ELIGIBILITY  SYSTEM  !The  Pennsylvania   Student  Eligibility   System   is   a  new   software  program;  Upper  Adams  School  District  is  now  using  to  process  Household  Free  and  Reduced  Priced  Meal  Applications.  Some  of  its   Features   and  BeneEits  would   include,   online  user-­‐friendly  meal   applications   available   from  anywhere,  immediate  eligibility  determination  and  notiEication.  !Visit  www.paschoolmeals.com  to  begin  your  online  eligibility  process.      Available  in  Spanish.  !Next   school   year   2015/2016   we   will   transition   to   a   paperless   Free   &   Reduced   Application  Process,   utilizing   this   website   is   strongly   suggested  moving   forward   into   the   upcoming   year.  Parents  requiring  assistance  can  attend  workshops  over  the  summer  starting  after  July  1st,  2015.    Dates  will  be  posted  on  our  website  and  in  District  Newsletters.  !MY  SCHOOL  BUCKS  !My  School  Bucks  is  your  online  payment  portal,  giving  you  a  quick  and  easy  way  to  manage  and  add  funds  to  your  students  meal  account.  !Visit  www.myschoolbucks.com  to  manage  your  account.  !!Thank  you,  Laurie  Ensor  Funt,  Food  Service  Coordinator  l.ensor-­‐funt@upperadams.org  

Left to right top - Crystal Mancilla, Estella Zavala, Victoria Pirich Left to right bottom - Dominic Ramos, Alejandro Salazar

Left to right top - Nicole McGarry,Maricarmen Garcia Ruiz Left to right bottom - Carmella Bramucci, Ethan Long, Maddie Constable

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!— Hour of Code Bendersville Elementary School students participated in the worldwide Hour of Code in December and January. The Hour of Code is part of Computer Science Education Week, an initiative to help students all over the world learn basic computer coding skills. !During two after school sessions, students experimented with tutorials from Code.org. They created computer programs and animated snowflakes, learned computer syntax, and tested their projects. What an exciting way to learn about a 21st century skill!

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— Trenton Gantz Grade 7 UASD - Tropical Night

— Kenzie White Grade6 Arendtsville Elementary

- - Myla Garber - 6th grade - -

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— Allison Sneed Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary

Swan Lake

— Abby Cogliano Grade 6 Arendtsville Elementary

— Alyssa Loughney Grade 7 UAMS - Frozen Night

— Alyssa Smith Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary

The Swan Queen

— Brooklyn Crawford Grade 4 Bendersville Elementary

The Letter B

— Bella Sanders Grade 6 Arendtsville Elementary

Olympic Skaters

— Brianna Eiker Grade 6 Arendtsville Elementary

— Christopher Chapman Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary

Von Rothbart

— Connor Orner Grade 6 Arendtsville Elementary

— Dallas Reed Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary

The Mouse King

— Cinthya Chavarria Grade 4 Bendersville Elementary

The Letter C— Delani Smith Grade 7

UAMS - New York City Night

— Cindy Chavez Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary

The Nutcracker

~ Student Artwork

- - Myla Garber - 6th grade - -

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— Daniel Vargas Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary

The Mouse King

— Emma Parker Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary

Odette

— Emma Tribuiani Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary

The Lilac Fairy

— Erin Hurd Grade 7 UAMS - Big Ben Starry Night

— Gabby Pirich Grade 4 Arendtsville Elementary Mermaids/The Letter V

— Gabriella Carson Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary Von Rothbart/Swan Lake

— Gewell Richards Grade 6 Bendersville Elementary

Moldova Football Uniform

— Hannah King Grade 6 Arendtsville Elementary

Skaters

— Katelyn Woolson Grade 6 Bendersville Elementary Slovenia Warm-Up Suit

— Kelli Mendoza Grade 6 Bendersville Elementary

Soccer Warm-Up— Joshua Fulton Grade 6 Bendersville Elementary

Ice Hockey

— Hannah Woodward Grade 7 UAMS - Snowy Night

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— Luisa Carella BHS - Senior

Pencil Sketch Portrait

— Jared Dotson-Jones BHS - 10th Grade

Scratch Art/Close up Cat

— Breanna Conner BHS - Grade 9

Figure Drawing/Pen and Ink

T h e A d a m s C o u n t y B a n d Festival was held February 20th & 21st at New Oxford High School. The 100 member band is made up of the best instrumentalists in Adams County. A public concert was presented February 20th in the New Oxford High School.

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— Shannon Sneed Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary

King Florestann

— Kevin Ruiz Grade 6 Bendersville Elementary

Ice Racers

— Tanner Grinds Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary

The Mouse Soldier

— Logan Auman Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary

Prince Siegfried

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•Staying on track !•Scholarships, Financial Aid,

and the FAFSA !•Graduation Project Update

for January !•College Profiles !•Senior Checklists and

Important Dates !You can find the College Corner Newsletter here or you can find it on the Biglerville High School website @ www.upperadams.org

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-Mrs. Bonnie Ott, High School Guidance Counselor

— Sylvia Popella Grade 4 Arendtsville Elementary - Skaters/Letter K

— Maci Dinges Grade 4 Bendersville Elementary - The Letter Z

— Kenny McGarry Grade 5 Arendtsville Elementary - The Mouse King

More than ever, employers are looking to hire people with experience in their fields and who have the ability to think critically and solve problems. !Whether students are planning to enter the job market full time after graduating from high school or are looking to continue with their education, a CPAVTS education is one of the best ways to help them achieve their goals. !Students can choose instruction in a wide range of in-demand professions, such as nursing assisting, auto tech, health career technician, masonry, auto collision, carpentry, child care, culinary arts, dental assisting, electronics technology, welding, graphic communications, advertising, art and design. !Cumberland Perry students also can earn college credits, saving them time and money and putting them a step ahead of many of their peers. Industry certifications are available to all students as well, helping them stand apart in the eyes of employers and giving them the ability to land a higher-paying job while they pursue advanced studies. !Many seniors take part in the Cooperative Education program, where Cumberland Perry works with area companies to give students the chance to gain critical real-world experience in their chosen field and earn money at the same time. !A U.S. Department of Education study found that students who participate in technical programs like those at CPAVTS have increased academic achievement and are better prepared for college and careers. Additionally, a recent Georgetown University study revealed that nearly 30 percent of those with associate degrees make more than those with bachelor's degrees — underscoring the value of CPAVTS's college credits, which are directly transferable to Harrisburg Area Community College and the Pennsylvania College of Technology. !CPAVTS students receive course credits and graduate from their sending high schools while earning a Certificate of Award for completing the training in their program area. Students also take their core courses at their home high schools. !You are welcome to call with questions, tour the school and explore the programs. More information is also available on our website, www.cpavts.org. !Once you have a chance to see what is offered, you'll see why Cumberland Perry AVTS stands for Opportunities Unlimited.

!New College in the High School options available: http://www.cpavts.org/school-information/in-the-news/192-save-time-save-money-cpavts-partners-with-the-pennsylvania-college-of-technology.html

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Contest Winnner !Gabriella   Corson,   a   5th   grader   at   Arendtsville  

Elementary,   was   perusing   the   Rush   Revere   web   site   about   a  favorite  book  series  when  she  came  across  a  contest.  She  chose  to   create   a   video   book   report   about   Freedom,   her   favorite  character   from   the   series,   and   explain   why   she   likes   her.   She  wrote   a   poem,   then   dressed   as   Freedom,   and   had   her   mom  record   her   reciting   the   poem.   Her   submission   won   Eirst   place!  Gabriella  stated,  “I  won  a  Ted  Tea  Bear,  a  $50.00  Visa  gift  card,  a  certiEicate   signed   by   the   author   and   an   iMac   computer.”  Congratulations,   Gabriella!   If   you   would   like   to   see   Gabriella’s  recitation,  you  can  go  to  facebook.com/rushrevere.  You  will  need  to  scroll  down  to  her  post  from  Dec.  19,  2014  to  see  the  video.    

Freedom  

By  Gabriella  Corson  

!Freedom  talks  to  animals.  She  clearly  reads  their  minds  

She  always  has  a  smile  and  remembers  to  be  kind.  

Soon  she  realizes  Liberty’s  secret  of  disappearing  and  then,  

Time  travels  to  the  past  and  finds  a  special  friend.  

She  meets  a  man  named  Squanto  who  taught  her  one  cool  thing,  what  happens  when  you  mix  fish  with  soil;  the  blessing  they  will  bring.  

When  she  comes  back  to  her  class  she  knows  where  her  family’s  from.  But  she’ll  always  be  with  Rush  Revere  which  means  there’s  more  adventure  to  come.  

Freedom  learns  a  lot  from  her  new  friend  Mr.  Revere.  She  will  never  be  forgoJen  or  at  least  that’s  what  I  hear.  

I  like  her  spirit.  I  like  her  ways  so  this  is  why  I’ve  come  to  say.  

Thank  you  Rush  for  all  the  fun  you’ve  shared  because  of  you  I  know;  this  is  not  the  end  of  Freedom.  I’m  excited  to  watch  her  grow.  

My  hope  lies  on  Freedom  and  when  I  have  doubt  all  I  do  is  remember  what  Freedom’s  all  about.  

MAY  FREEDOM  LIVE  ON!  

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Jump  Rope  for  Heart

!!Students at each grade level that collected the most donations are: !Kindergarten – Grace Mauss Grade 1 - Nicholas Fundanish Grade 2 – Amaiah Grimm *Grade 3 - Alexandrya Kiel !*Alexandrya Kiel collected most donations overall school wide for Biglerville Elementary !Many thanks to all-

Mrs. Yargar-Reed, Physical Education Teacher was the Coordinator for the Jump event

February was Jump rope for heart month at Biglerville Elementary. The event teaches participants about the benefits of regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle, while promoting teamwork and building school spirit. We are really excited about this year’s Jump event and the experience that it offered our students. Students who participated in the Jump event during their Physical Education class, raised $5,210.10 which will benefit the American Heart Association.

Students receive thank you gifts depending upon the amount of donations they collect. Utz from Hanover and Knouse foods graciously donated (pretzels and apple juice) to our event. We thank both companies for their support and contribution. Thank you for being part of this lifesaving and educational event.

A thank you to the parents for supporting our Biglerville Bobcats as they raised money to fight heart disease and stroke. The physical education department will also benefit by receiving vouchers to purchase equipment for use in PE class. I am very pleased we had 120 student “heart heroes” JUMP in our event!

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Winners   of   the   2015   South   Central  Pennsylvania   Scholastic   Writing  Awards:       Pictured   are   3   eighth  grade   students   who   wi l l   be  recognized   for   their   essays   at   a  regional   awards   program   in  Harrisburg.     From   left   to   right   are  V io l e ta   Montoya ,   honorab le  mention,  science  Eiction;  Drew  Riley,  silver   key,   critical   essay;   and   Erica  King,  silver  key,  short  story. !!!Winners  of   the  Gettysburg  Veterans  of   Foreign   Wars   Patriot’s   Pen  Writing   Contest:     Pictured   are   2  eighth   grade   students   who   were  recognized   for   their   essays   written  to   the   theme   “Why   I   Appreciate  America’s   Veterans.”     From   left   to  right  are  Emily  Glass  (second  place)  and  Brooke  Chronister  (third  place).  !!!First  place  winner  of  the  Gettysburg  Veterans   of   Foreign   Wars   Patriot’s  Pen   Writing   Contest:     Pictured   is  Samantha   Schulteis,   Eirst   place  winner   of   the   Gettysburg   VFW’s  Patriot's   Pen   Writing   Contest!    Pictured  with  Samantha   is  William  S m i t h   a n d   B r i a n   S t a p l e s  representing  the  Gettysburg  VFW.  

Writing Awards

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UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elaine Jones…………………………….…Board President John Regentin………………..…..Board Vice-President Richard Crouse…………………………………….Treasurer Ronald Ebbert....................................Board Director Christopher Fee.................................Board Director Craig Long..........................................Board Director James Rutkowski…………………………Board Director William Seibert..................................Board Director Vickie Solberg....................................Board Director

Wesley T. Doll, Ed. D……………..…………………………………..Superintendent Anne Corwell, Ed. D……………………………….Director of Student Services Joe Albin……..……..Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Michael J. Lawrence……………………………………………..Business Manager James Van Dyke………………..…Director of Transportation/Technology Richard Sterner………..…………………….Biglerville High School Principal Beth Graham……………..…………………….Assistant High School Principal David Zinn………………..…………….Upper Adams Middle School Principal Jamie Kerstetter…………………Biglerville Elementary School Principal Ann Wolfe…Arendtsville & Bendersville Elementary School Principal Anthony Graham……………………………………………….……Athletic Director

UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

!!✦ Curriculum & Extra Curricular

• Curriculum: John Regentin • Athletics ∴ Student Activities: Craig Long !

✦ Business & Operations • Finance ∴ Personnel: John Regentin • Property ∴ Transportation: William Seibert • Fund Advisory: Richard Crouse !

✦ Policy: Ron Ebbert

All board members contribute to the committees with the following chairing the committees:

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UPPER ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT 161 North Main Street

Biglerville, PA 17307

The Upper Adams School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures or access, contact the Title IX Coordinator (Dr. Wesley Doll) or the Section 504 Coordinator (Dr. Anne Corwell) at 161 North Main Street, Biglerville, PA 17307 or 717-677-7191.