High Honor Bestowed On Avonworth Teacher
Congratulations to Avonworth's 6th grade math teacher Melissa Costantino-Poruben for being a 2022 Pennsylvania state finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
This award is one of the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teaching. PAEMST was established by Congress in 1983.
Mrs. Constantino-Poruben traveled to Harrisburg on October 13th for a celebration and to receive the award. She is a four-time state finalist.
According to www.paemst.nsf.gov, this award recognizes those teachers who have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to motivate and enable students to be successful in those areas. Since the program's inception, more than 5,200 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession.
Awardees reflect the expertise and dedication of the Nation's teaching corps, and they demonstrate the positive impact of excellent teachers on student achievement. The National Science Foundation administers PAEMST on behalf of The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Give a Teacher An Apple
Congratulations to our elementary band director Ronnie Ziccardi who got a special delivery from Froggy Radio Pittsburgh. Mr. Ziccardi won an iPad mini in the radio station's "Give a Teacher an Apple" Contest.
Froggy's Katie Green stopped by school to visit Ziccardi. The award goes to area teachers who have gone above and beyond to change their students' lives.
AP Honor Roll
Avonworth High School has earned a place on the College Board's AP School Honor Roll for the 2022-23 school year!
PMEA Honors
Three talented students have successfully auditioned and earned a well-deserved spot in the prestigious Pennsylvania Music Educators (PMEA) Honors Band. Congratulations to Vanessa Amayo, Sydney Nelson, and Riley Adams.
Their dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and it is a remarkable achievement for them and our school.
Bravo to All!
Pennsylvania State Representative Arvind Venkat honored the musical stage crew of Grand Hotel for winning Best Technical Execution by the Gene Kelly Awards for High School Musical Theater on Wednesday.
Venkat visited the students on the set of the fall play and presented them with certificates from the state legislature in Harrisburg.
Outstanding Art Department
The Avonworth School District is proud to be named as an Outstanding Visual Arts Community by The Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA).
PAEA recognizes schools and districts across the state of Pennsylvania for their commitment to visual arts education opportunities for all students PK-12.
Schools and districts receiving this endorsement demonstrated the importance of their visual arts programs during the 2022-2023 school year with: rigorous and inclusive programs, highly accessible programs, & highly visible programs.
For more information on the PAEA and details on this honor click here.
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Wisdom Corridor Featured
Childhood Education International recently featured the Avonworth Wisdom Corridor project!
We're proud to be a part of global initiative that connects students, teachers and their communities to impart their wisdom on the next generation.
Sustainability Planning
Ms. Soha Hindawy, an Avonworth teacher and parent, had the opportunity to participate as a panelist in a regional Sustainability Planning workshop.
Thank you to the Parents as Allies network for making this possible!
Supporting Veterans
Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11, is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served and the families who support them. The brave United States military members have defended our nation for generations and upheld our values to serve a cause greater than ourselves.
They have helped shape our history, and we honor their sacrifices as we reflect and celebrate our veterans today.
There are many unique challenges veterans and their families face while in active service. Families may need to separate for long periods of time, move frequently, or experience anxiety as their loved ones put themselves in danger. After active duty, many veterans have a hard time adjusting to civilian life. Those who have experienced trauma may need professional help to heal. This is why it is so important as a school community to support our veterans and their families.
Here are three ways we can offer support:
- Become a listening ear to veterans and their families. Let them know you are here for them and allow them space to discuss their feelings.
- If needed, provide them with the Veterans Crisis Line, available 24/7, by dialing 988 and pressing 1.
- Connect them to Care Solace, a mental health care coordination service provided by Avonworth School District, for ongoing support. If you or a family member would like to use Care Solace to help you find a mental health or substance use treatment provider:
- Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
- Visit www.caresolace.com/avonworth and either search on your own OR click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
To all our veterans, we thank you for your service.
Beattie Student Wins Intercollegiate Award
Avonworth's Gennaro Santucci is one of three A.W. Beattie Career Center's ad-design students to win an intercollegiate competition hosted by the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC).
The AdFlux Competition, held at the Robert Richard Smith Gallery at CCAC, was part of Pittsburgh Advertising Week. It was open to high school and undergraduate and graduate-level students in any discipline.
Beattie Students of the Month
Gennaro Santucci - Advertising Design
Allison Hartmann - Pastry Arts
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