PGHS NEWSLETTER
November 30, 2015- Western Center Open House this Thursday
Financial Aid Night at PGHS on November 30, 2015
This evening is the perfect opportunity to learn about financial aid for your son or daughter. Dr. Judith Rile, the Director of Financial Aid for Penn State University (Berks Campus) will be sharing on everything parents need to know about FAFSA and how to get financial aid. You will not want to miss this outstanding informational meeting.
Financial Aid Night
Hosted by Pottsgrove High School
Monday November 30th 6:30pm
High School Library
(use south entrance)
Speaker: Dr. Judith Rile, Director of Financial Aid
Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus
PGHS Senior Named National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist
Important Events this Week
Tuesday: School Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. - High School Cafeteria
Wednesday: Orchestra Winter Concert 7:30 p.m. - High School Auditorium
Thursday:
Friday: Basketball Tip Off Tournament at PGHS and PGMS
Keystone Winter Exam Schedule
Check out our district's webpage for more information on Keystone Exams: http://www.pgsd.org/domain/681
Students will take the Keystone Exams on their laptop computers in a controlled testing environment.
12/8/2015 - Tuesday - Literature Keystone Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
12/9/2015 - Wednesday - Literature Keystone Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
12/15/2015 - Tuesday - Biology Keystone Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
12/16/2015 - Wednesday - Biology Keystone Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
1/12/2016 – Tuesday – Algebra Keystone Exam (2 HOUR DELAY) - Students taking the exam report at regular time; whereas, all other students report on a 2 Hour Delay - Busses will run at both times.
1/13/2016 – Wednesday – Algebra Keystone Exam (2 HOUR DELAY) - Students taking the exam report at regular time; whereas, all other students report on a 2 Hour Delay - Busses will run at both times.
Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center Updates
Open House - December 3, 2015 - 5:00-6:00 - Information Session for Prospective Students and Parents Only -
6:00-8:30 p.m.The Open House is open to all students at Pottsgrove High School. Current 8th grade students are also welcome to attend. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about programming at Western Center and to explore the various career preparation opportunities the Western Center provides.
Blood Drive - December 8th 7:30-1:30 p.m.
Mani-Thon - December 12 (Saturday) 10:00-3:00 p.m. Come and get a Manicure for $7.00
PGHS Student Tours (9th grade) - December 16th and 18th - 9th graders will be taking a tour of the Western Center
Check out the Western Center's Website at http://www.westerncenter.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Renovation Updates
The Fabulous Fable Factory at PGHS
On Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7:00 pm , Pottsgrove High School staged the children’s musical The Fabulous Fable Factory in the high school auditorium. The show’s brisk pace, likable characters, catchy songs, and running time (1 hour) make it ideal for the young and “the young at heart.”
The plot follows Monroe, a 12-year-old boy (portrayed Emma Burrus), who wanders into a seemingly abandoned factory and accidentally trips a lever that activates the “machinery,” an assembly line of 17 actors. Mr. Aesop (Luke Robles) explains that the factory has been idle for 2000 years because of a missing part: “the moral maker.” As the factory produces modernized versions of fables including “The Country Mouse and the City Mouse,” “The Lion and the Mouse,” and “The Tortoise and the Hare,” Monroe surprises everyone by supplying clever morals.
The nicely balanced show allows each of the 19 actors moments in the spotlight. The production also features Madison Batzel, Brianna Beitler, Bryce Clemmer, Cierra Fekelman, Matthew Gambino, Natayja Jones, Ciara Markoski, Aaron Nealy, Sarah Ounsworth, Sarah Pennington, Christian Samilenko, Rebekah Schueck, Michaela Sloan, Michael Thornton, Hannah Weghorst, James Wilson, and Hannah Windrim.
The student pianist is Liz Driehaus. The show is staged by veteran director Todd Kelly. Other faculty members Holli Artim, Liz Rodenbaugh, and Cindy Scherer make artistic contributions while Stacy Couch handles the choreography. Student director for the production is Katlyn Trapani.
This week the cast will be visiting Lower and West Pottsgrove Elementary School to showcase this musical.
MakerSpace at PGHS - Donations/Supplies Needed -........... See video below
PGHS Becomes a No Place for Hate School
Important Reminders for 2015-2016 School Year
Important Updates Regarding Renovations and Start of School
- Main Entrance: The School's Main Entrance will be the Gymnasium entrance from the south parking lot - the main lobby will be closed for construction
- Parking: The parking lot in front of the school and district office is closed to high school students, visitors, and parents. All high school students, visitors, and parents should be parking in the south parking lot and entering through the new gymnasium entrance. Student Parking will continue to be held in the South Parking Lot - Parking Permits will be given out once school begins
- Arrival/Dismissal: - From November 16, 2015 on, all buses will Pick Up/Drop Off at the Cafeteria Entrance.
- Parent Drop Off will be at the 100 Wing Entrance, off of School Lane
Grade Level Communication
Class of 2016: Click Here to Register
Class of 2017: Click Here to Register
Class of 2018: Click Here to Register
Class of 2019: Click Here to Register
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Around the District
District: Elementary Schools Awarded Title 1 Reading Award: Click Here to read more
Ringing Rocks: Click Here to Read the Principal Newsletter
West: A Day in the Life of a Kindergarten Student - Click Here to Watch Video
Mark Your Calendars
12/1/2015 - Tuesday - School Board Meeting 7:30 p.m.
12/2/2015 - Wednesday - Orchestra Winter Concert 7:30 p.m.
12/8/2015 - Tuesday - Keystone Literature Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
12/9/2015 - Wednesday - Keystone Literature Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay) & Booster Club Meeting 7:30 p.m.
12/15/2015 - Tuesday - Biology Keystone Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay)
12/16/2015 - Wednesday - Biology Keystone Exam (NO 2 Hour Delay) & HS Winter Band Concert 7:30 p.m.
12/17/2015 - Thursday - Mr. Pottsgrove 5:30 p.m.
12/21/2015 - Monday - PTSA Meeting 7:30 p.m.
12/22/2015 - Tuesday - HS Choir Winter Concert 7:30 p.m.