February 11, 2015
Dear Parents,
Please be thinking of the Wolfington, Raiser, and Henry Families in your thoughts and prayers in the days to come, as these families have lost grandparents this week. It's been a rough stretch for some of our families this winter who have lost loved ones. They could use our prayers.
Thank you to the parents who braved a cold night to support the efforts of our Home and School Meeting last night. We had close to a 100 parents make the evening ! For those parents who could not make it, I understand that it is often difficult to get out on weeknight. Educating your child is a shared and sacred partnership. Our school works well because we share in that responsibility. I hope those who were able to come, found the night helpful in your role as primary educators of your children.
I am grateful to our presenters Nancy Caramanico and Pat Loughran for their presentations. I have attached some info from Nancy Caramanico. Pat Loughran's presentation will be sent at another time. Thanks also to our facilitators in the 3rd session: Teachers: Katie Jones, Jayda Orsatti and David Heacock and special thanks to current students: Keenan O'Connor, Lindsey Smith, Megan Curry, Morgan O'Brien and Taylor Gregitis, and to our Alumni: Michael Hailey, Joe Orsatti, Katie Curry, and Riley Powers who were terrific at the roundtable discussion for the 3rd session. Please send us any feedback on the night, both positive, any criticism, and future topics you may like to know hear about. Feedback is how we can grow and get better.
Today, 7th graders Peter Vitanzo (1st) Emma Sweeney (2nd), and 8th graders Annie Butler (1st ) and Elle Graham (2nd), were honored at the Great Valley DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Chapter for their award winning essays in the DAR contest in the fall. Congratulations to them and their parents. Thank you to our teachers, Jennifer Loftus and Michael McConomy for a their excellent mentoring.
Business Day for the 8th grade was another excellent experience for our students. First, they read Og Mandino's famous book: The Greatest Salesman in the World ( a personal favorite of mine). Over the last two weeks they formed a business plan with classmates, then had their business come to fruition today in the flurry of activity all day in the Parish Center. Think of a smaller version of the Reading Terminal Market, only in Wayne. I guarantee you the 8th graders will sleep well tonight. Welcome to the real world of work everyday, Class of 2015. All proceeds will benefit Amy Barnes, a dear friend of SKS, who has been battling breast cancer.
Pictures from last night and today's events are below:
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Three of our four winners are with their parents and teachers as they are presented with their DAR Achievement Certificates: From l to r : Mike Mc Conomy, Jill Graham, David Graham, Elle Graham, Kelly Sweeney , Emma Sweeney, Kara Vitanzo , Peter Vitanzo , and Jennifer Loftus. Missing is Annie Bulter (and her parents Kelly and Missy ) who was home sick.
The 3rd session last night at H&S was comprised of students, alumni , teachers and parents in a roundtable discussion on stressors for students in today's world.
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Tech Safety presenter , Nancy Caramanico , goes over a question with Frank May last night at the H&S Meeting. Below are sites she recommended for parents for on line safety
4 Top Parent Resources for Teaching Online Citizenship and Safety:
Guidance Counselor, Pat Loughran from the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, who works here at SKS for two days a week , presented to parents on building grit and resilience.
SCENES FROM BUSINESS DAY
    
Have a great night,
Bud
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