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JUNE
Friday, June 14 Monday, June 17 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Harriton HS 12 pm
Tuesday, June 18 - Last Student Day; No Lunch Served; Early Dismissal
- Early Dismissal will be at 11:30 instead of the usual 11:55
- Report Cards Issued
- A list of summer transition activities (8th to 9th) will be published.
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WV Latin students who excelled in the National Latin exam
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Seventh and eighth grade Latin students participated in the National Latin Exam in March. Welsh Valley students were joined by 154,000 others from all 50 states and 15 foreign countries.
Eighth grade student Mason Jiang earned a perfect score and gold medal summa cum laude award. Additional summa cum laude gold medals were awarded to Catherine Kauffman, Corey Stubanas, Sang-o Park, Lorenzo Solon, Alexander Gillen, Catherine Liu, Joyce Gu, Christopher Kartsonis, Jordan Shapiro, Alexandra Hummel and Zachary Alfred-Levow.
Maxima cum laude silver medals were earned by Aurora Murry, Anila Ghosh, Drew Dannenbaum, Gillian Bobnak, Caroline dePillis, Sonia Groeneveld, Kit Meiler and Nick Wert.
Magna cum laude awards were presented to Phoebe Denton, Emma Lynch, Teddy Neckowicz, John Bonetti, Leah Bedenko, Michael Kanehann, James Cole and Patrick Morey.
Cum laude awards were earned by Luke Powell, Hannah Wheeler, Alexandra Branscom, Sydney Hewitt, Mary Stellato, Michael Boken, Holly Franco and Rachel Rosen.
Seventh grade students who earned purple ribbons and an Outstanding Student Certificate were the following: Jacob Feingold, Anna Flieder, Ryan Kreiser, Jamie Bregman, Emerson Ahn and Jack Mendelsohn.
Students who earned an Achievement Certificate were Katie Hartzell, Emma Danz, Sophie Rebbeck, Jonah Hausmann, Benjamin Feldman, Katie Rush, Kareem Majid, Sarah Marks, Jack Danz, Marissa Leff, Natasha Skorupsksi, Ethan Rodgers, Leah Wang, Andrew Kofsky, Talia Braverman, Will DeVerter, Nicholas Kotler, Maddie Jones, Hugh Williamson, Tommaso Trotti, Olivia Gregonis, Jeffrey Burk and Cameron McKendrick.
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Welsh Valley Community Day
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Welsh Valley Community Day activities raised over $1000 for the Sean King Fund for Inclusive Practices. Student from Sean's Circle of Friends and community volunteers also increased awareness about disability and inclusion through an array of fun, interactive activities. The King-Mikus Family is very appreciative of the generosity of the Welsh Valley community and is grateful for the ongoing support and caring received to carry forward the mission of inclusion started through the loving spirit of Sean.
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| Attention parents of current 6th graders: Required Vaccines for 7th grade |
ADDITIONAL immunization requirements for entry into 7th Grade:
- 1 dose meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)
- 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) [if five years have elapsed since last tetanus immunization]
The only exemptions to the school laws for immunizations are:
- medical reasons (requires a written statement from a physician)
- religious beliefs (requires a written statement from a parent)
If your child is exempt from immunizations, he or she may be removed from school during an outbreak.
To avoid exclusion from school, we MUST have a copy of an updated vaccine record that demonstrates that your child has received these two required immunizations. If you have not submitted a 6th grade physical exam form yet, then we do not have your child's most recent vaccine record. Physical exam forms (click here for form) & vaccine records can be mailed or faxed (610-667-4749) to the attention of the school nurse, Kathy Bromley, hand delivered, or scanned & emailed to bromlek@lmsd.org
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Medications Must be Picked Up By a Parent or Guardian Before June 18
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Dear Parents/Guardians:
It is hard to believe we have completed another school year. All of the Welsh Valley nurses have enjoyed getting to know your children this year.
All medications in the nurse's office must be picked up by a parent or guardian on or before the last day of school (June 1 8, 201 3) as per the Lower Merion School District policy. For the safety of all students, no medications will be sent home with students. Any medication left in the nurse's office after the last day of school will be destroyed.
We are already looking forward to the 2013-2014 school year. All medications must be renewed annually. Physician orders are required for both prescription and over-the-counter medications. If you would like your child to have medication available in school, please have your healthcare provider complete LMSD form 28c (click here).
Please contact our nurse's office for any questions you may have. Have a safe and healthy summer.
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Attention 6th and 7th Grade Students:
2013-2014 School Sports Physical Forms
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A reminder to rising 7th and 8th grade students who plan to play a sport for the 2013-2014 school year. Fall sports begin on September 9, 2013.
Students must have a physical form filled out before they are able to participate in a sport. The physical form can be located on the Welsh Valley School Website. See form here.
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2013 Summer School - Classes from 6/24 through 8/2
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Summer school classes will meet from 8 am to 12:30 pm Monday through Friday, except on the last day of summer school, 8/2, when the hours are 8:00 am -10:00 am. Also, school is closed on Thursday, 7/4. Classes are held at Harriton High School , 600 North Ithan Avenue , Rosemont, PA 19010. As a benefit to families, there will be a shuttle bus from LMHS to HHS and back. The bus will depart LMHS at 7:35am from the bus circle at LMHS on School Lane. The bus will depart HHS for LMHS at 12:35. Please call Mrs. Marcuson at 610-658-3955 if you are interested in riding the shuttle bus. Download the 2013 Summer School brochure.
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Summer Reading Lists for Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade WV Students
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Summer Reading Recommendations are available on the LMSD website for Welsh Valley students.
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Attention 8th Grade Students: Required Summer Reading
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You are required to read a novel THIS SUMMER for the "One Book Summer Reading" program for both Lower Merion High School and Harriton High School. If you would like to purchase a copy of the summer reading novel "Run" by Ann Patchett at a discounted rate, please bring in $10 cash or a check to the main office. Please make your check payable to "Lower Merion School District."
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Attention 8th Grade Students: 1 to 1 Laptop Insurance and Paperwork Due
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Letter for One-to-One Laptop Program with forms in the Mail this week- Deadline June 30th
Parents and students of 8-11th grade students will soon be receiving a letter regarding the One-to-One Laptop Program. Included in this mailing will be Acceptable Use Policies (AUP) A and B and insurance premium fee information. Students will be unable to get a laptop in September if they do not send in the fee and an AUP to:
Harriton High School
Attention One-to-One Laptop
600 North Ithan Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19010
Phone: 610-658-3950
In addition to the mailing that will include the enclosures, updated links to the enclosures will soon be available on the LMSD website. The path to find them is:
www.LMSD.org → Instructional Technology → One to One
If you print an AUP from the LMSD website, please make sure that it notes in #2 that the insurance premium as being $70. This will ensure that the AUP is the one to be used for the 2013-2014 school year. Please be sure to complete the paperwork and submit the insurance premium by June 30th to ensure that your student receives his/her laptop on the September 13th deployment date.
Please note that insurance premium checks received for the 2013-2014 One-to-One Laptop Program may take several weeks to clear. Thank you for patience as we work to maintain accurate records.
PLEASE SEND IN Insurance Premium Payment and AUP Paperwork-
Students will not be able to get a laptop in September without these items.
Link to Letter, Forms will be available on line soon
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Attention Families of Incoming Lower Merion High School Students
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Learn more about LM each week by subscribing to LM's weekly email newsletter, Aces Update. You'll find out about important student events, evening programs for families, athletics, student services and more every Thursday morning throughout the school year. We also provide handy links to LMHS and LMSD information, staff contact information, news stories on the website, and much more. Don't be left in the dark -- sign up now to get important summer planning emails at http://www.lmsd.org/lower-merion/parent-info/hsa/index.aspx and click on Sign up for the LM parent e-newsletter, Aces Update.
Link to the LM Athletics page for Lower Merion Fall Sports Information
More information about Lower Merion in next week's enewsletter.
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Attention Incoming Harriton Class of 2017:
Information for parents, guardians and students!
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Welcome to Incoming 9th Graders: This May, the members of the Class of 2017 visited Harriton High School during the annual Move-Up Day. One of the stops during the visit was a small Activities Fair in which students heard about extracurricular activities and then were given the opportunity to meet with representatives from each of the fall sports teams that begin their season on Monday, August 12. Students were able to sign up to receive more information regarding pre-season meetings and other pertinent information from each of the teams they visited. Contact information for fall coaches will be available on the Harriton High school website, here. A larger Activities Fair held on RAM DAY will occur in early September. Students will have an opportunity to meet with all of the extracurricular activities sponsored by Harriton High School. An overview of some of the activities offered at Harriton High School can be found here. Extracurricular activities are student run with a staff sponsor, so there are always new and exciting activities being offered each year. Also, keep an eye out for information from Harriton staff for laptop insurance, the back to school information, and the HSA September meeting for parents and guardians of the class of 2017! All of this information will also be available in Harriton's weekly newsletter, Ramblings. Sign up now, because there will be an August back to school edition and periodic reminders of Athletic, Music and curricular deadlines! To sign up, go to http://www.lmsd.org/harritonhs/parent-info/hsa/index.aspx, click on Sign up for the HHS HSA Listserv.
Go RAMS!!
Summer Math Packets
Summer Math Packets Available on Line
Just what you wanted to hear, right? The summer math packets became available today and they can be accessed here: Summer Math Packet EboardStudents should select the packet for the class they will be entering in the fall...for example a student taking Alg 2 Honors should select the note on the Summer Packet eboard that says "Algebra 2 Honors".
Fall Athletics at Harriton
This year the Fall Sports begin on Monday, August 12th. A Mandatory meeting will be held for all Athletes on Monday, August 12th at 8:00 am at Harriton. A physical is required for each athlete, after June 1st. The signed physical forms must be turned in for Fall sports, no later than August 12th. Here is a link for the required physical forms: http://www.lmsd.org/data/files/gallery/ContentGallery/physical_form1.pdf
Coaches for the Fall
Link to Harriton's Athletic page.
Interested in Cross Country?
Students who are interested in running for the Harriton Cross Country team this fall, please contact Coach Klick to receive a summer training schedule. All interested students, including incoming 9th graders, are welcome to join the team for voluntary summer runs beginning in July. Runs will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Haverford College at 6 pm as well as Saturday Mornings at the Green Lane entrance of Forbidden Drive at 8am. Further information on schedules and meeting locations can be requested via email at klickb@lmsd.org.
Lower Merion Ice Hockey Club needs more GIRLS!
Did you know that Harriton and LM have a combined GIRLS varsity
ice hockey team? This is a great option for girls looking for a new
winter sport. No experience necessary! We practice one day a week after school with games one evening a week during the winter. If you're up for a challenge and want to play the hardest, fastest, and most FUN team sport around, come join the LMIHC girl's varsity team next year! Check out our website and sign up for our email blasts or contact Amanda Cunningham mandeebill@gmail.com with questions.
FOOTBALL
Any student interested in playing football, being a team manager/coaches' assistant, or being a team videographer and has not yet completed the information form should go to leaguelineup.com/harritonfootball and click the link at the top to complete the information form. Interested students can contact New Head Football Coach, Coach Mellor at jjmellor44@aol.com with any questions.
Contact Information
Athletic Office Phone: 610-658-3976
Athletic Office Fax: 610-520-3919
HH Sports Hotline: 610-658-3900
Athletic Director: Thomas Ferguson fergust@lmsd.org
Athletic Office Secretary: Sandy Johnson johnsos@lmsd.org
Music at Harriton
Students at Harriton participate in a number of ensembles including Chorus, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Band, and Orchestra. In addition to the large ensembles, students also have the opportunity to perform in smaller chamber groups including Brass Ensemble, Chorale, String Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. Our ensembles have received excellent and superior ratings at adjudicated festivals. In addition, our students are regularly chosen for participation in PMEA District, Region, and All-State Festivals. Pitch Please, a student run group and Jazz Chorus are also offered at Harriton
James Joseph - Orchestra, Band, Jazz Band and Pep Band
eBoard: http://www.jmjoseph.lmsd.site.eboard.com
Jason Bizich - Chorale, Chorus, Jazz Chorus
eBoard: http://www.jmbizich1.lmsd.site.eboard.com
The entire Music Events Calendar is online: http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/Harritones
Jazz Ensemble Try-Outs:
Jazz Ensemble applications/information will be posted on Mr. Joseph's eBoard on August 1.
The application and audition recording is due September 19. The LIVE audition is September 26 from 6 - 8 PM in rm. 130. The first rehearsal begins October 3 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Music * Spirit * Super Fun! Pre-Season August 27-30
Winds, Brass and Percussion begin Pre-Season Band Practices at Harriton beginning Tuesday, August 27th from 3-4:30pm. The First Performance will be Friday, Aug 30th, report at 3 and game begins at 7:00 pm. In addition to performing in concerts and events, woodwind, brass and percussion players in band and orchestra also supply the music for Varsity football season throughout the Fall. All students in grades 9-12 who play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument will participate. Students choose which games they would like to attend from the list of games listed on the flyer.
Musicians should come to the Summer pre-season practices in order to prepare the music. There will also be an opportunity to claim your instrumental locker, etc. No auditions are required. Just come to room 130 with your instrument. Please wear sneakers.
Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
Front of Flyer
Back of Flyer
Fill out the information and return to Mr. Joseph, via email josephj@lmsd.org.
Interested in Theater?
Please email Harritontheatercompany@gmail.com to indicate your interest in being part of Harriton Theater Company. We will be hosting information sessions that will be required for participation.
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Before & After School Activities
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Click here to link to the student activities calendar for the upcoming dates and times clubs will be meeting at Welsh Valley.
Always check the Welsh Valley Hotline for up-to-date information regarding before and after school program cancellations or changes.
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Chorus 2013-2014
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Hi Parents!
If your child is in chorus next year, for your planning purposes, all students will be asked to purchase a formal chorus shirt for $30. This money will be due in September. You can pay in cash and put it in an envelope with your child's name on the front OR write a check out to Welsh Valley Middle School. The dress shirt is white and will either say Welsh Valley Chorus or WV Advanced Chorus. These shirts make our students look uniform and appropriate. If a student already has one of these shirts, they will NOT have to purchase a shirt. Please purchase the shirt one size larger so they can wear it for the following years as well. For the November concert, students will be asked to wear black pants (no leggings) or an appropriate length skirt with black stocks or black tights. For the Spring, the students like to get creative and like to vote on their options. I will let you know about Spring attire by December. Thank you and what a great year! Mrs. Vaughan Vaughal@lmsd.org Back to Top
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Welsh Valley Middle School Students to Star in Wolf PAC's Production of CATS
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Wolf Performing Arts Center (Wolf PAC) will conclude its 2012-2013 production season with a fabulous production of the legendary musical Cats. The cast of 76 students in grades K through 12 features 3 students from Welsh Valley Middle School: Allegra Greenawalt (grade 6), Sophia Hood (grade 6) and Abby Tevis (grade 6).
The young actors will sing and dance to classic Broadway songs like "Memory," "Macavity," and "Magical Mister Mistoffolees." Audiences will be awed as this production of Cats let's "the memory live again." The show runs June 14 at 7:30pm, June 15 at 2pm and 7:30pm, and June 16 at 2pm.
The production takes place at the Bluett Theatre on St. Joseph's University's campus, 5600 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19010.
Wolf Performing Arts Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, founded in 2005 by Bobbi Wolf, Executive/Artistic Director. Wolf PAC's mission is to enrich the lives of young people through learning, experiencing, and creating theatre. To purchase tickets for the fall productions at Wolf PAC visit www.wolfperformingartscenter.org or call (610) 642 0233.
Link to flyer
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Parent Volunteer Opportunities for 2013-2014
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We are looking for parent volunteers to join our HSA Board. We have two Co-Vice Presidents positions available for next year. If being a chair and organizing single events is what you prefer, such as the All School Dance, Fall BBQ, Thanksgiving Luncheon, Staff Appreciation Breakfast/Dinner, Book Fair or Movie Night (to name a few), we could definitely use your help. We are looking for parents who have enjoyed volunteering in the past, parents new to the area or parents that would like to start getting involved. If you are interested, please log onto SignUpGenius.Com, click the "Find a Sign Up" tab, use wvhsa1@gmail.com as the creator's email address, then click Parent Volunteers. If you have any questions, please contact Nanette Taraya-Vonk at ntarayavonk@comcast.net.
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Families Helping Families
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The WV HSA would like you to know that a group of volunteers is available to help parents and guardians get to WV or a WV event at another LMSD school. If you are in need of a ride for any WV event or meeting, please feel free to contact Amanda Cunningham ( mandeebill@gmail.com or 917-560-9849). If anyone would like to help and be on our volunteer list - please contact Amanda.
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Assistance Statement
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Assistance is gladly offered to all Welsh Valley families to participate in school-wide events. For information or help, please contact your school counselor. Every student is welcome at all school events.
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No Bus Passes Permitted
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Reminder: We are not permitted to issue bus passes to students. This is a transportation policy, which is written in our handbook. Please know that this policy is in place for safety reasons and is in the best interest of all students.
We appreciate your understanding.
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Looking to Congratulate a Grad or Thank a Teacher?
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LMTSF: Since 1965 the Lower Merion Township Scholarship Fund (LMTSF) has helped nearly 4,000 District students pursue their dreams of higher education through the provision of more than $2,900,000 in scholarship grants. Purchase tribute cards to remember friends and relatives on graduation days and other occasions, sad or joyful. These cards do not conflict with the LMSD policy of gifts to teachers and are a perfect tribute to educators you want to recognize or thank. Read more.
EFLM: You may be searching for that perfect graduation gift for a family member or a friend. Or you could wish to show appreciation for a special teacher or staff member. The Education Foundation's commemorative gift program offers a unique giving opportunity. For a $100 (brick) or $250 (paver) donation, your honoree's name will be inscribed on a brick and placed in Harriton's "Legacy Plaza". Read more.
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LMSD receives first-ever USDE District Sustainability Award in Washington D.C.
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 Last week representatives from Lower Merion School District traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the U.S. Department of Education's 2013 Green Ribbon Schools Recognition Awards Ceremony. In April, LMSD was one of only 14 school districts nationwide to receive the USDE's first-ever Green Ribbon Schools District Sustainability Award, selected for its exemplary efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, promote better health, and ensure effective environmental education, including civics, STEM and green career pathways.
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Important "Change of Residency" Information
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Throughout the summer months, many district residents change addresses and do not notify the District until just before school starts. If you move or change residences within Lower Merion School District, you must contact the LMSD Central Registration office as soon as possible to officially update your address and submit new proofs of residency.
It is critical to keep your address information up-to-date so you can receive important correspondence about your child(ren) and to avoid delays in bus assignments.
There is a "Change of Information Form" on the Lower Merion School District website under the Registration link which you can print, complete, and submit with your proofs of residency. (click here to see form)
Please contact the Central Registration office at 610-658-3996 if you have any questions.
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Summer Writing and Reading Enrichment Programs Registration
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Lower Merion School District, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project, is offering Summer Writing and Reading Enrichment Programs for students of all ages. Students will gain confidence in their reading and writing abilities while focusing on brainstorming, prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, reading response activities and more. Classes are available the weeks of July 8-19 and July 22-August 2; space is limited. Read more.
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Calling All Alumni - Cynwyd Elementary is Turning 100 in 2014!
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Lower Merion School District's oldest school will look back and celebrate its history and capture memories for the future during their anniversary celebration. To mark this historic occasion, the school is planning a number of events both in school and for the community, including an art installation, speakers and assemblies, a community reception, a parade, and time capsule.
Stay connected!
Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Cynwyd100 ) or visit us on the web (http://www.lmsd.org/Cynwyd100) to stay up to date on events during the year.
Come see us on the 4th of July!
Come visit the 100-Year table at Cynwyd Park during the Bala Cynwyd Independence Day Celebration. Pick up some 100-year swag, connect with alumni, and maybe even run into your favorite, feathered friend, Owlbert!
For questions or if you would like to be involved, please contact 100-Year Committee Chair Christine Weatherwax at cmw114@gmail.com.
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10th Annual Deacon Thomas W. Anderson Memorial Run/Walk - Sat., 6/15, 8:30 am @ Harriton
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The 10th Annual Deacon Thomas W. Anderson Memorial Run/walk will be held at Harriton High School on Saturday, 6/15 at 8:30 a.m. The event usually takes place on Lower Merion High School's track in Arnold Field, but that field is closed for the summer, so the run/walk will be on Harriton's track. Anderson, who passed away in 2002, was always passionate about track. After he retired as head coach of the LMHS boys' track team in the 1980s, he became a deacon for his church, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Ardmore. Nearly 15 years before he died, Anderson orchestrated an annual run/walk as a fundraiser for Mt. Calvary. Entrants could either run or walk eight laps around the Lower Merion High School track. Not only did the event continue after his death, but it was renamed after him in 2003. Read more.
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Community Links - Activities & Events
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For additional information and links for more information, go to:
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Listserv Information
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Dragonbites is published every Thursday during the school year. New submissions should be emailed by noon on Tuesday to WVDragobites@gmail.com in order to be included in Thursday's email edition. Dragonbites is intended to publish news and announcements related to Welsh Valley Middle School and the Lower Merion School District. An Archive of past Dragonbites is available by using the link in this issue or go to the WV page of the LMSD website under Parents/HSA.
To unsubscribe to Dragonbites, click on the "SafeUnsubscribe" link below.
To update your information and/or to sign up for other HSA listservs, click on the "Update Profile/Email Address" link below.
To forward this email to another WV parent who may not be receiving our weekly newsletter, please click on the "Forward email" link below.
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Welsh Valley
Middle School
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Mr. Christopher Hall
Building Administrator
Dr. Orathia T. Bradley
Principal
Mr. Jon Fadely
Interim Assistant Principal
Welsh Valley Middle School 325 Tower Lane
Narberth, PA 19072 Phone Number: 610-658-3920 Absentee, Lateness & Safe Arrival Hotline: 610-658-3946
Daily Activities Hotline: 610-658-3901
School Closing Number: 302
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School Counselors
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6th Grade
Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Beth Cooke
610.-658-3942 Room D117
7th Grade Guidance Counselor
Mr. Boris Oden
610-658-3943
Room D116
8th Grade Guidance CounselorMr. Josh Gansky
610-658-3941 Room D115
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Mrs. Mary Ann Fusaro
Principals Secretary
Mrs. Cheryl Campbell
Attendance
Mrs. Sherri Pitts
Guidance
Mrs. Kim Petty
Athletics
Mrs. Lori Davies
Scheduling Secretary
School Hours
8:20 am - 3:05 pm
Early Dismissal
8:20 am - 11:55 am
for absentee procedures, permission slips and current WV calendar
Daily AnnouncementsLink for daily schedule, daily before and after school programs and announcements.
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Welsh Valley
Home & School Association
2012-2013 Board
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President
Kiki McKendrick
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LMSD
Board of School Directors
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Diane DiBonaventuro
Virginia Pollard
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Community Information
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Archived Dragonbites
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Past Dragonbites can be viewed by clicking on the link above.
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