The International Cafe luncheon was held to bring
groups of Baldwin High School students together to
eat and connect with the goal of creating a more
unified community of learners at the high school.
Ms. Mahsoob's Advanced Academic English students
met and chatted with the school's refugee and immigrant
population from Ms. Rock and Mrs. Niemi's ESL classes.
The Cafe serves as a starting point for a multicultural
research project that the students will complete
collaboratively in the spring. Plans are to have
the International Cafe monthly as a way of aligning
the District's Project Liberty goals with the high
school's Diversity committee goals.
Posted
12/1/04
WES
- Geometric Turkey Project
Combining math with a Thanksgiving activity is
what Mrs. Siler’s class at Whitehall Elementary
did. Mrs. Marsteller visited the third grade classroom
to do a Geometric Turkey project with all the students.
Each student was given one circle to start the body
and a sheet of paper that had different kinds of
geometric shapes on it. They were encouraged to think “outside
of the box” to create a turkey using only shapes.
The results were amazingly different!
Posted
12/1/04
BHS
- Rube Goldberg Device
The students in Ms. Hicks physics class at
Baldwin High School designed and built a Rube Goldberg
device. A Rube Goldberg device is a complex machine
that does a simple task (named after Rube Goldberg,
a cartoonist who was known for drawing complicated
inventions to do simple things, such as sharpen a
pencil). For this unit on machines, the students
had to design a machine to pour water into another
container and explain their invention in a report.
Posted
12/1/04
PES
- Thanksgiving Celebration
At Paynter Elementary, the
students in Mrs. Costa's second grade class
learned about the Pilgrims and the first
Thanksgiving Feast. They had also viewed
a video entitled "The First Thanksgiving." Before
starting to eat, each child made and then
wore either a Pilgrim boy or girl hat.
The children feasted on turkey-noodle soup,
turkey roll-ups, homemade applesauce, cranberry
sauce, popcorn, kettle corn, crackers,
pumpkin fluff, cookies, Rice Krispy treats,
and cranberry-Sprite punch.
Posted
12/8/04
WES
- November Happy Grams
The students at Whitehall
Elementary were recognized for their citizenship.
Happy Gram awards were presented to the
students who have displayed the qualities
of a good citizen. Teachers nominated the
students because of the way they conduct
themselves in their daily lives. All of
the students nominated show good citizenship
by working hard in the classrooms and taking
care of their responsibilities and commitments.
Posted
12/8/04
BHS-
Entrepreneur Class Visits University of Pittsburgh
As part of an on-going effort to connect the
classroom with the real-world, the Entrepreneur
class of the Information Management Department
at Baldwin High School participated in a Mechanics
of Starting a Small Business Workshop. The Workshop
was presented by Mr. Ray Vargo, Senior Management
Consultant and 1989 Baldwin graduate. Topics presented
in the seminar included business planning, financial
analysis, loan packaging, market research, and
strategic planning.
Posted
12/8/04
WES
- Thankful Wreaths
At Whitehall Elementary, the students in Mrs.
Walsh, Mrs. Larson, Mrs. Jaszcar, and Mrs. Laslo’s
rooms shared some crafts for the holiday season
with the residents at Overlook Green. The students
created Thanksgiving placemats, pinecone turkeys,
and other festive decorations such as thankful
wreaths to brighten up the Thanksgiving feast at
Overlook Green.
Posted
12/8/04
BHS
- Biology Lab Activity
Students in Mr. Radomsky's Advanced Academic
Biology class at Baldwin High School worked on
a lab activity dealing with the cell cycle and
mitosis (division of the nucleus of cells). They
viewed prepared slides of onion root tips. The
root tip is where cells are dividing the most.
The students had to find cells in the various stages
of mitosis. They then had to determine the stage
in which a cell spends the most time based on numbers
of cells in each stage.
Posted
12/14/04
BHS
- English Class Tableaus
Baldwin High School sophomore students in Ms.
Mahsoob's Academic English class performed "tableaus" in
response to the multicultural novel Roll of Thunder,
Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor. Students picked
significant scenes from the novel and posed in
role while sharing a line that reflected the character's
thoughts or feelings. The goal of the project was
to have students analyze themes, characters, and
symbols as well as to increase their knowledge
and understanding of the novel as part of the high
school's "Adopt an Anchor" initiative.
Many students responded that they had learned to
be more empathetic by saying, "I learned how
badly African Americans had it back then. This
was just the story of one family. I can't imagine
how many other families went through something
similar and how it must have felt to be put in
a situation like the one the Logan's had to face."
Posted
12/14/04
BHS
- Advanced English Class Adaptations
At Baldwin High School, the students in Ms. Mahsoob's
Advanced Academic English class adapted and performed
scenes from The Matchmaker as part of their book
of the month project for December. Students created
a range of adaptations, from abridging scenes to
turning the curmudgeonly Mr. Vandergelder into
a surfer dude. The goal of the project was for
students interpret the play for an audience and
to provide the class with an opportunity to see
a live performance.
Posted
12/14/04
BHS
- Interior Design Class IKEA Trip
Thanks to the efforts of Whitehall PTA, the students
at Whitehall Elementary had the opportunity to
do their holiday shopping at school for family
and friends. The shoppers had a wide variety of
items to choose from and they selected thoughtful
presents for their holiday gift giving.
Posted
12/14/04
WES
- PTA Holiday Gift Shop
Thanks to the efforts of Whitehall PTA, the students
at Whitehall Elementary had the opportunity to
do their holiday shopping at school for family
and friends. The shoppers had a wide variety of
items to choose from and they selected thoughtful
presents for their holiday gift giving.
Posted
12/14/04
PES
- PTA Holiday Gift Shop
Thanks to the efforts of Paynter PTA, the students
at Paynter Elementary had the opportunity to do
their holiday shopping at school for family and
friends. The shoppers had a wide variety of items
to choose from while picking thoughtful presents
for their holiday gift giving.
Posted
12/14/04
MES-
PTA Holiday Shop
“Tis’ the Season” to remember
family, friends, and the giving of gifts. The students
at McAnnulty Elementary had the opportunity to
do their holiday shopping thanks to McAnnulty PTA.
There was a wide variety of items and PTA assistance
also was available for the young shoppers.
Posted
12/14/04
Whitehall
Light up Night
The sound of holiday melodies filled the cold
night air at Whitehall Borough’s Annual Light-up
Night. On the outside stage of the Pool Plaza,
students from Harrison Middle School’s Seventh
Grade Chorus and students from the Baldwin-Whitehall
School District Elementary Choir sang many favorite
tunes of the season.
Posted
12/14/04
PES
- Reading is FUNdamental
Paynter Elementary School
has been fortunate to develop a partnership
and collaboration with Reading Is FUNdamental
Pittsburgh. The RIF organization has given
resources and opportunities to over 4,
500 Pittsburgh area children and parents,
as well as the incentive and motivation
to read more than 67,000 books. The contributions
made to Paynter Elementary are greatly
appreciated.
Posted
12/14/04
PES
- Russian Ballet Dancers
Congratulations on a great
performance by Paynter Elementary fifth
grade student Kristina Jaczesko and fourth
grade students Abagayle Stock and Samantha
Majoy. The three ballerinas performed at
Heinz Hall with the Russian Ballet in The
Nutcracker. Samantha danced as a Spanish
Girl, Abby as a Mouse, and Kristina as
a Chinese Dancer. The girls are dance students
at the Academy of Dance by Lori.
The
sound of holiday melodies filled the cold
night air at Whitehall Borough’s Annual
Light-up Night. On the outside stage of the
Pool Plaza, Mrs. Hawk's students from Harrison
Middle School’s Seventh Grade Chorus
sang many favorite tunes of the season.
Posted
12/14/04
BHS-
Caste Village Holiday Parade
The Baldwin High School Highlander Marching Band
took part in the annual Caste Village holiday parade.
The band paraded around the parking lot playing
holiday music and set the festive mood to welcome
Santa Claus.
Posted
12/14/04
MES
- Thanksgiving Feast
McAnnulty students celebrated Thanksgiving in a
traditional manner, with a feast. Parents and teachers
pitched in to provide samples of treats to recreate
the first Thanksgiving and students dressed as Pilgrims
and Native Americans.
Posted
12/29/04
BHS
- FBLA Business Person of the Year Nomination
Baldwin High School FBLA Executive Board members
held an informational interview with Mr. Robert McKown
of Goff, Backa, Alfera & Company, LLC. FBLA has
nominated Mr. McKown as the Business Person of the
Year for Pennsylvania FBLA. Mr. McKown is extremely
involved in the Baldwin - Whitehall community and
gives back to the community through his involvement
in such organizations as the Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall
Chamber of Commerce, the Whitehall Borough Council,
and Brentwood Business Owners Association, to name
just a few.
Posted
12/29/04
BHS
- Blood Drive
During this holiday season, many Baldwin High School
students understand the meaning of giving. On December
13 and 14, the December Blood Drive was held at Baldwin
High School. A record number of seniors participated,
donating one hundred-sixteen units of blood. The
next blood drive will be held in March.
Posted
12/29/04
McAnnulty
Mitten Tree
McAnnulty Elementary students
and parents decorated the McAnnulty Mitten
Tree in new mittens, scarfs, and hats for
students that may need appropriate clothing
as the cold air moves in from the north.
Posted
12/29/04
5th
Grade Choir Tour
The Baldwin-Whitehall Fifth Grade Choir has been
very busy performing the music of the holiday season.
The choir has been "on the road" and has
performed at The Freight Shops at Station Square
and Whitehall Borough Light-up Night.
Posted
12/29/04
HMS
- Gift of Dance and Other Offerings
Eighth grade chorus members
from Harrison Middle School performed on
December 4th at Seton LaSalle High School
in a program titled, "The Gifts of Dance
and Other Offerings." This was a benefit
for The Free Care Fund of Children's Hospital
in Pittsburgh. Dance Workshop by Shari, in
Caste Village, organized and sponsored this
event. Through their efforts and the efforts
of many performing groups, they were able
to raise $2300 for the fund.
Posted
12/29/04
MES
- Holiday Traditions Around the World
Students at McAnnulty learned about various ways
different cultures celebrate the holiday season.
They participated in dance and song to celebrate
Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Feliz Navidad and Chinese
New Year. It was both fun and educational.
Posted
12/29/04
MES
- Holiday Performance
Mrs. Shatlock's class at McAnnulty Elementary entertained
other classrooms with song and dance. Students watched
as the students ice skated about, singing, and swaying
to the sounds of the season.
Posted
12/29/04
MES
- Holiday Activities
Students from McAnnulty shared their holiday spirit
in many ways. Activities included: crafting gifts
for their families, performing songs while in costume,
and serenading throughout the building. All of the
kindergarten students, under the direction of their
teachers, toured the building and sang Christmas
songs to put everyone in a holiday mood.
Posted
12/29/04
HMS
- Sixth Grade Holiday Fundraiser
Harrison sixth grade teachers organized a holiday
mini carnival. Parent volunteers helped in running
a variety of fun and challenging games for the sixth
grade students. Each team had an opportunity to attend
and help raise money to purchase gift certificates
for needy students.
Posted
12/29/04
WES
- Toy Drive
Whitehall Elementary School conducted their Annual
Toy Drive. In its fifth year, the drive has supplied
over 800 gifts to needy families in the area. Students
and staff donated gifts that were then wrapped and
distributed to area collection sights.
Posted
12/29/04
WES
- Reading is Caring
December was "caring" month at Whitehall
Elementary. Caring was defined as "being concerned
about and showing kindness towards someone else." Mrs.
Finet's third grade class decided to participate
in the Scholastic Book Club's annual "Classrooms
Care" program. The goal for the class of 26
students was to read a total of 100 books by December
23 so that Scholastic would donate 100 books in their
honor to children in need through the charitable
organizations First Book, Reach Out and Read, and
Save the Children. The students were successful in
meeting the goal. The "gifts of giving were
wrapped with caring." They were excited to be
part of this terrific program and look forward to
seeing their class name listed on the "ClassroomsCare
Readers' Hall of Fame" on the ClassroomsCare
Website www.scholastic.com/ClassroomsCare.
The students will receive a Certificate of Thanks
from the charities and Scholastic Book Clubs, but
the greatest reward was knowing they cared enough
to give the gift of reading to others less fortunate.
Posted
12/29/04
HMS
- Station Square Performance
Harrison Middle School students performed at Station
Square on Dcember 22, 2004
Posted
12/29/04
Antwaan
Randle El Visits HMS
Harrison welcomed a special visitor, Antwaan Randel
El, #82 of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Randel El is
the spokesperson for United Way and delivered an
extremely positive message to an auditorium filled
to capacity with eager students. He encouraged them
to always be respectful and to always follow their
dreams. This was a day that many Harrison students
will always remember! Go Steelers!
Posted
12/29/04
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