Parkland Weekly Update
April 1, 2016
Coming Events
March 24 - 28 - SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR SPRING HOLIDAY.
Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate the opening of Parkland's new synthetic turf field!
Coming to the PHS Stage April 13-17!
Proud to win a Best Community for Music Ed Award for the third time!
Coming Events
April 13 - 17 - Titanic, the PHS Spring Musical.
Get your tickets today by clicking here for the order form.
Wednesday, April 13, 7:30 pm
Thursday, April 14, 7:30 pm
Friday, April 15, 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 16, 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 17, 3 pm
High School Seating Chart – Orchestra
High School Seating Chart – Balcony
April 14 - Community Advisory Council, PHS Library, 6:15 PM. The public is cordially invited to attend the Community Advisory Council Meeting. The topic of the meeting will be “Results of the Feasibility Study/Full-Day Kindergarten” which will be presented by David Keppel, Director of School Services, Kelly Rosario, Director of Curriculum Instruction and Professional Development, and Diane Neikam, Supervisor of Elementary Curriculum.
April 15 - Deadline for Superintendent Parkland Pride Award Nominations
The Superintendent's Parkland Pride Award is a program that recognizes outstanding employee and volunteer achievements within Parkland School District. We invite you to tell us about a Parkland School District staff member or volunteer who has gone the extra mile this school year to make you proud to live in Parkland or be a part of the Parkland staff! Don't delay - nominations are due April 15, 2016. All nominations must be made online. Click here for more information and a nomination form.
April 18 - Mad Tea Party, 10:15 AM, Parkland Auditorium Lobby. Parkland's Learning Support students have developed a special friendship with residents of Cedarbrook Nursing Home this year and will host a tea party for their new friends.
April 20, Drug Awareness Program for Parents, OMS Auditorium, 7 PM. What do you know about drugs and drug use by teens? What should you know? Do your kids know more than you do? Parkland parents are invited to join us for a presentation on Prescription Drugs, Synthetic Drugs (“K2”, “Bath Salts”, “Molly”, “Flakka”), and Illicit Drugs (Heroin, Cocaine, Marijuana). Presented by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Parkland School District.
April 23, Parkland Community Resource Fair, Jordan Church, 11 AM - 2 PM.
A fun, family-friendly, community building event featuring the many services, programs, and volunteer opportunities available to those living in the Parkland area. Snacks, prizes, give-aways, and more. Click here for more information.
Richard Sniscak Recognized as Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Outstanding Superintendent for 2016
Announcements
Yesterday, Richard Sniscak, Parkland's Superintendent of Schools, won the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Outstanding Superintendent Award after being nominated by the entire Parkland music faculty for recognizing the importance of music and the arts in school curriculum. Also this week, the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) named Mr. Sniscak one of only 25 Superintendents to Watch in the nation for demonstrating dynamic leadership and using new communication technology to expand two-way communication and outreach efforts. In the photo above, Rich Sniscak (center) holds his award and stands with music teachers from left to right: Karen Creeden, Kay Mancke, Frank Anonia, Scott Watson, Mark Stutz (Director of Visual and Performing Arts), and Jason Lerew.
Kay Mancke, Elementary Music Teacher, received the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 10 “Citation of Excellence” Award for excellence in music teaching. There are 12 Districts in the state of PA.
The Hybrid Learning Institute (HLI) announced the winners of the “Rock Star” awards for the outstanding use of educational technology in Pennsylvania classrooms. The recognition was given to educators who best used new technology tools to improve student performance. Two Parkland teachers were recognized as top performers among 75 teacher and administrator nominees from across the state. Wendy Simpson, a chemistry teacher at Parkland High School, earned the award for “Best New Artist” at the high school level. Melissa Goldstein, a math teacher at Parkland High School, won the “Legend Award” for her significant professional contributions to the field of educational technology.
PHS Music Boosters are hosting a Giant Yard Sale at PHS on Sat, May 14th. Sellers are wanted to set up a $20 lot space or $5 table. You keep the profits. Contact Mariann Danko at 610-533-7503 for more info.