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Upcoming Events
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LAST DAY of SCHOOL is now June 11. School will now be in session on April 16 and 17 to make up for snow days. April 18 & 21 - No School April 18, Grades will be available online for secondary students April 26, 9th & 10th Grade Spring Dance - 7 p.m. May 10 - Senior Prom,, 7 p.m.
Board Meetings: April 21 & May 5, 7 p.m. 131 W. Nittany Ave.
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Greetings!
Welcome to our April eNewsletter. News from around the district includes information on the State High Project, school events and achievements, along with the latest Straight Talk for Parents topic.
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Teacher Feature
Introducing one of the district's many wonderful teachers each month.
 | | Robin Verbeck, right, being congratulated by board president Penni Fishbaine. |
Robin Verbeck,
Marketing Education Teacher
In her 34th year of teaching, Robin's course load might include Creative Advertising, Growing a Business, Entrepreneurship, Business Management-Corporate View, and Internet Marketing. She taught for 10 years in Clearfield County and has taught in SCASD for 24 years. She founded the Roar Store, a school-based enterprise run by students, in 2000 and it has flourished since. Robin recently received the Advisor of the Year award from DECA (an association of marketing students), selected from 85 advisors across the state.
Robin holds a Masters Degree in Business Education and a Bachelors Degree in Marketing Education. Awards include DECA Marketing Teacher of the Year, Who's Who in American Teachers Award, and Vocational Teacher of the Year 1991.
Robin says she "loves the energy and enthusiasm of the students. They love to learn and lead in their chosen program and always give 100 percent. Students are a vital part of the program's growth."
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Straight Talk for Parents Series:
Body Language: Talking It Through
Tuesday, April 15 - 7 p.m. too 9 p.m. at Mount Nittany Middle School
with Dr. Susan Russell, Professor of Theatre, PSU; Kikora Franklin, Professor of Theatre and Dance, PSU; and High School Student Performers
This student-based Body Language Performance will bring young people to the stage to address depression, anxiety and social issues that can complicate their lives and those of their families and friends. Through drama and dance, their stories will highlight both the fragility and power of the human spirit. This educational performance will be informative, moving, and memorable. It features students from the Delta Program and State College High School.
See more
Free children's activities and homework help available. Register children by contacting Connie Schulz, ces11@scasd.org or 231-1070.
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State High Project Upcoming Events
Watch Superintendent and Principal discuss State High Project: Watch Superintendent Bob O'Donnell and High School Principal Scott DeShong as they sit down with Anne Danahy for an interview about the State High Project on "Around the County" streamed on CNET1.org.
Attend a Presentation: Board members and administrators are busy presenting information to many community groups. The following are open to the public. Join in, learn more, and ask questions about the State High Project.
April 15, 4 p.m. Friends School
April 15, 7 p.m. Our Lady of Victory activity center
May 6, 7 p.m. Foxdale Village auditorium
Your vote on May 20 matters! All registered voters are eligible, including Independents. The last date to register to vote is April 21. For registration and voter information, go to VotesPA.com.
Our community. Our children. Our future.
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All Night Party Needs Volunteers
The All Night Party takes place following the senior prom on May 10 as a safe, substance-free environment for students to continue their night of prom festivities. More than 500 student attend each year. Largely volunteer run, the event requires lots of help and they would like parents who are interested in keeping kids safe to assist by volunteering or donating. Go to the main website or contact Rachel Breon, rdb28@psu.edu or Jill Selfe, jxb89@psu.edu.
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Summer Activities for Middle School Students 
Once again, Community Education will be offering a variety of enrichment courses for secondary students this summer, including: Robotics, the Wheel Throwing Pottery for Teens, Moon Base I, Challenging Science Investigations, The Science & Technology of Human Survival, Photo, Cinema & Audio Arts Exploration and Art in August. See more and register on-line.
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Dedication of Pole Vault Soft Box donated by Kevin Dare Foundation
 In honor of the late State High grad Kevin Dare and to ensure the future safety of area track and field students, the Kevin Dare Foundation donated and installed a new pole-vault Soft Box to the State College Area School District Track and Field program. A dedication ceremony was held April 8 at the track and field behind State High's south building.
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Secretary of Education presents Governor's Award of Excellence in Academics to five of our schools.
PA Secretary of Education, Dr. Carolyn Dumaresq, visited the District April 8 and commended all district schools on their excellent preparation of our students. She presented the Governor's Award of Excellence in Academics to five of our schools, including Corl Street and Ferguson Township Elementary Schools, Park Forest and Mount Nittany Middle Schools, and State College Area High School.
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We hope you enjoy this news from SCASD. Let us know your comments at info@scasd.org. Follow us on  Facebook and  Twitter.
Sincerely,
State College Area School District
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