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 To conclude a very exciting 6th grade Mesoamerica unit Mr. & Mrs. Veley prepared and served authentic cuisine. The students were able to sample cactus, peppers, yucca, guava paste, papaya, aloe, plantains, quinoa, hibiscus drink and much more! The whole buffet was served atop banana leaves.

What a great way to bring culture into the classroom!

Kudos to Mr. & Mrs. Veley and Mrs. Jamie La Vergne for providing students this experience!

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With the combined efforts of all district employees, National Honor Society and SHINE club we were able to deliver well needed supplies to the Youth Impact Project. Thank you to everyone helping with this. Watch the district website for more information on the YIP which is open to SASD students too! endeavor. 

Pictured at the van:  Isaac Covert, SHINE; Luke Hershey, NHS VP; Jim Smith, NHS Pres; Freddie Ryder, SHINE

Pictured with in school building: Freddie Ryder, SHINE; Luke Hershey, NHS VP; Jim Smith, NHS Pres; Isaac Covert, SHINE

Kudos to all involved and SHINE advisor, Mrs. Lopez!

 

 

 

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Principal Duct Taped & Accepts Pie in the Face for a Good Cause

Through their One Book One School initative, James Burd raised $1,351.27 to donate to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. James Burd also raised over $7,000 for Race 4 Education. Last Wednesday, students celebrated their achievements by watching Mr. McCurdy duct tape Mr. Shapiro to a tree as their reward for reaching the fundraising goal. Students and teachers also threw pies in Mr. Shapiro's face. It was a great day for all!

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Eighth grade student Chloe Permelia was awarded $100.00 for the purchase of her chalk pastel. Chloe’s art was one of two pieces chosen by the Superintendent from the district-wide art show (ArtRageous). The student’s art will be framed and will become part of the district’s permanent collection.

Kudos to Chloe and her Art Teacher, Ms. Denise Simmers and kudos to The Greyhound Foundation for sponsoring this award!

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Mrs. Shirk's High School English class shared Children's Literature with Miss Ringling's class at Nancy Grayson Elementary School recently.  Click on the link below . . .it will make you smile!

Kudos to all involved!




http://play.smilebox.com/SpreadMoreHappy/4e44557a4f54637a4d5442384d54417a4f5451794f5445350d0a

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Mrs. Jaime Shirk's High School English class visited Mrs. Lou Ann Burt's 1st grade class at James Burd Elementary School to share Children's Literature.

Kudos to all involved.!

Click on the link below to see pics.  It will make you smile!!

http://play.smilebox.com/SpreadMoreHappy/4e44557a4f5463334d4452384d54417a4f5451794f5445350d0a

SAIS 4th and 5th grade student council members went to Spring Hill Cemetery to place flags on the graves of our military armed services. Please reflect on the reason for the 3 day weekend. Remember, "some gave all."

Kudos to Mrs. Wright for organizing this activity and the SAIS students and teachers for recognizing our military armed service men and women on this Memorial Day 2017!

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Thank you to Ms. Katar for visiting James Burd and reading to Mrs. Papcun's Kindergarten class. Ms. Katar gave each student a book, lollipop and bottle of bubbles.

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High School Physics students tried out their cardboard boats yesterday in the school pool in a spirited race.

Thanks to Physics teacher, Mrs. Sharon Lawrence, for coordinating this learning experience and bringing Physics alive!

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Click on the link below to read about recent accolades earned by the SASHS performance of Fiddler on the Roof; they won four major awards given by the Totem Pole Playhouse:  Luke Hershey won individual awards for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor and Outstanding Male Soloist, SASHS also won awards for Outstanding Stage Crew and Outstanding Musical Production Number.



http://www.publicopiniononline.com/story/news/local/2017/05/22/local-talent-recognized-totem-pole-playhouse-awards/336085001/


Kudos to all involved!!!

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Kudos to Mr. Richardson, SAMS Social Studies teacher, for planning and coordinating the History Alive Civil War program last week at SAMS!  The Civil War re-enactors and historians provided a first-class program for our students!

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Kudos to the Greyhound Softball team and Coach Peters for their playoff win over Mechanicsburg 8-4 earlier today!

See the athletic webpage for details on the next playoff game!

Go Greyhounds!!!

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Thank you to all the bus and van drivers who have transported Shippensburg Area School District students during the 2016-17 school year!  It has been a great year and your role has not gone unnoticed and is greatly appreciated!!

Kudos to the group in the picture below who have had perfect attendance for the school year!  Each was presented with a token of appreciation by Boyo Transportation at a picnic held earlier today for all drivers!

Chris Chestnut bus # 83

Chris Rotz bus # 86

Tom Howlin bus # 89

Elaine Ramsey bus # 93

Paula Maravich bus # 96

Bonnie Marpoe bus # 99 2nd year

Lisa Moody bus # 726 Special Needs

Gary Fittry bus 569 Corpus Christi 

Jim Heckman Van # 422 Mowersville/Special Needs

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Kudos to Mrs. Martin and her students for performing the play  "Where are My Animal Friends" for a group of 50 parents at JBES.

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Mr. McCurdy, JBES teacher, planned an educational trip for his students and their families at the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. He led a hike and taught students and their families about a local WWII Prisoner of War Camp. Everyone had a great time and learned something new. Thank you Mr. McCurdy for going above and beyond and providing this wonderful opportunity to our students.

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Mrs. Edwards (parent), Miss Steffan, Mrs. Wolfe, and Mrs. Martin display the Nancy Grayson banner presented to NGES for Fidelity of Implementation of PBIS.

Students in third grade traveled to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia thanks to the PTO of James Burd.

Our students enjoyed Field Day this week thanks to the help of Mrs. Johnson and the many high school student volunteers. A huge thanks to Mr. Garcia for organizing and planning the entire event.