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Upcoming Events
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Oct. 11, at halftime, Memorial Field Rededication
Oct. 17 & 18, No School
Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Food Service Open House at Park Forest Elementary
Oct. 21, Work Session on the High School Project,
7 p.m. 131 W. Nittany Ave.
Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Community Forum on the high school project. High School South Cafeteria
Board Meetings: Oct. 14 & Oct. 28, 7 p.m. 131 W. Nittany Ave. Back-to-School Nights 2013-14 See the district Calendar for all back-to-school nights and events. Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Annual High School Marching Band Indoor Concert, High School North |
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Greetings!
Welcome to the second eNewsletter for this school year. We will send this newsletter to you the first week of each month, featuring news and events from around the district. This issue includes our new Teacher Feature, introducing you to one of our great teachers each month. Also featured is an update on the re-dedication of Memorial Field. Please remember that you can share this newsletter with your friends by simply clicking "Forward Email" at the bottom of this screen. Have a great October!
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Teacher Feature
A new newsletter feature, introducing one of the district's many wonderful teachers each month.
Alex Raup - Teaches eighth grade English at Park Forest Middle School
Alex was born and raised in State College and attended Radio Park Elementary School, Park Forest Middle School, and State College Area High School. He now teaches in the same classroom where he had eighth grade English. After graduating from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA, (where he was actually his college's mascot) Alex returned to the State College Area School District, teaching English and Journalism at State High during the 2009-2010 school year. He began teaching at Park Forest in the fall of 2010. This will be his fourth year at PFMS.
Away from the classroom, Alex coaches swimming at Nittany Lion Aquatic Club and is an assistant coach for the State High swimming team. He also enjoys running, golf, and following Penn State and Philadelphia sports.
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High School Building Project Update
Further development of the High School Building Project will be on the agenda for our Board meetings in October, as the architects will begin working toward creating a schematic design for the project. The Board will be making decisions regarding educational specifications and the budget. The next Board meeting is on Oct. 14. There will be a Board Work Session on Oct. 21 and another regular Board meeting on Oct. 28. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the Board room at 131 W. Nittany Ave. The public is welcome to attend all meetings. Meetings are also broadcast on channel 98 and available on CNET1.org as streaming video.
Please join us to learn more and give your feedback:
* Community Forum, Oct. 23, 7 p.m.
We will share updates and have conversations along with obtaining your feedback. District board members, administrators and members of the architectural team will be present to answer questions and provide more information. The meeting will be held in the High School South Cafeteria.
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Memorial Field Re-dedication
Renovations to Memorial Field are nearly finished. At halftime during the home varsity football game Friday, Oct. 11, a special ceremony will be held to re-dedicate the renovated field in memory of all those members of our armed forces who have fallen in wartime. All veterans, active military and reservists attending the game will be honored as well. We will also recognize our partners in the repair and restoration of this special venue that is used for so many of our athletic teams and marching band. An opportunity to invest in the future of Memorial Field will also be unveiled. You can pave the way for future students to use this field through purchasing an engraved brick for the sidewalk along the west side of the stadium on Fraser Street. Watch for details to come. Read about the History of Memorial Field
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 Hear Our Roar in 20-1-4
Homecoming Celebration
State College Area High school students took to the streets Thursday, September 26 with over 65 festive homecoming floats. Streets were closed as the whole community gathered to watch the annual spirited parade.
Various athletic teams, student organizations and school classes created one-of-a-kind floats for the parade. Seniors expressed their own theme "Hear Our Roar in 20-1-4." Michael O'Melia and Maggie Griffin were crowned this year's Homecoming King and Queen. The National Association of Home Builders Club was awarded the first place float for the third year in a row with their "high school" float and theme, "Enter as a cub, leave as a lion."
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Current Drug Trends in Our Community: What's out there?
Oct 15, 2013 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: Mount Nittany Middle School Auditorium,
Speakers include: Alison Turley, Prevention Program coordinator at Youth Service Bureau and School Resource Officers Terry Stec and Robert Keen.
Young people in our community have access to alcohol and illegal drugs on a regular basis. Come to this informational session and learn about local drug trends, drug paraphernalia, and signs of possible drug use.
*Free Childcare available by contacting Connie Schulz at ces11@scasd.orgThese seminars are made possible by the Straight Talk Task Force including members from: The Jana Marie Foundation, Youth Services Bureau, Communities That Care Partnership, and State College Area School District administration, faculty, and staff.
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Food Service Open House 
October 22, 7:00 p.m., Park Forest Elementary
Open to all district families
Want to know more about your child's school lunch?
Come to the open house and:
*see a typical lunch-line set up
*sample food items
*learn how menu decisions are made
*have your questions answered
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*The Food Service Department is looking for friendly, energetic people to work in the school kitchens between the hours of 9:30 and 2:00. Typical work shifts are 3-4 hours per day and the rate of pay is $9.50 per hour. Call 231-5095 for additional information.*
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We hope you enjoy this news from the SCASD. Have an enriching school year!
Sincerely,
State College Area School District
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