Volume Twelve, Number 2 York Suburban School District October 2009 15 Languages In YS District This year the York Suburban School District has 88 students who speak 15 foreign languages and are receiving English Language Learners support. The figures show the languages and the number of students: Bengali........................1 Spanish......................33 Vietnamese................25 Cambodian..................1 Farsi/Persian...............1 Arabic..........................7 Hindi...........................1 Chinese.......................7 Malay..........................1 Portugese.....................3 Tagalog........................1 Greek...........................2 Urdu............................1 Japanese......................2 Russian........................2 East York Elementary School has the most foreign language-speaking students with 31. Valley View and York Suburban High School each have 22 students. York Suburban Middle School has 12 and Indian Rock Elementary School has one student. ‘Golden Passes’ For Senior Citizens Nathan Gumke/ Nathan Keyes YS Grad Stars in New Film A York Suburba n graduate’s star is on the rise in Hollywood. Nathan Gumke, Class of 2004, will appear in a movie this November that is generating a lot of buzz on the Internet. He will be playing “Kevin (continued on page 2) Yo r k S u b u r b a n School District residents who are 65 years old or older are eligible for “Golden Passes” to attend most schoolsponsored events in the district. Senior citizens may obtain a “Golden Pass” by showing proof of age and residency at the York Suburban High School office. “Golden Passes” are not honored for activities sponsored by the Booster Club. Pass holders should confirm with the high school office if the passes are applicable for the annual spring musical. Left to right: Mark Russell, Stephen Logue, Eric Bulgarelli, Michael Tabb, Charles Smith, and Allegra Ketterman. Jesse Bohanan was not available for the picture. 3 Named Merit Semifinalists, 4 Letters of Commendation Three York Suburban High School seniors have been named 2010 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists and four have received Letters of Commendations. The Sem ifinalists are: Jesse P. Bohanan, son of Rev. J.P. and Mrs. Robin Bohanan of Springettsbury Township. R. Eric Bulgarelli, son of Mr. Richard and Mrs. Wendi Bulgarelli of Springettsbury Township. Michael J. Tabb, son of Dr. Randy and Mrs. Deborah Tabb of Spring Gar(continued on page 2) Steel Topped Out at Yorkshire Kindergarten students from Valley View Center, who will be part of the first grade class at the new Yorkshire Elementary School, react as the steel beam they had signed is hoisted into place in the framework of the building during a Topping Out ceremony on October 9. 4 Recognized As AP Scholars Merit, continued from front page den Township. They were among more than 75,000 Pennsylvania students from 900-plus high schools in the state who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and are among only 16,000 students from across the nation to be designated as National Merit Semifinalists. Finalists will be notified in February of 2009. The Letters of Commendation recipients are: Allegra D. Ketterman, daughter of Mr. Kent and Dr. Tawn Ketterman of Spring Garden Township. Stephen J. Logue, son of Ms. Peggy Logue, Spring Garden Township. Mark F. Russell, son of Mr. Gerard and Mrs. Cathy Russell of Spring Garden Township. Charles M. Smith, son of Mr. Matt and Mrs. Susan Smith of Springettsbury Township. Gumke/Keyes, continued from front page Levin” in “Ben 10: Alien Swarm,” a live action film on the Cartoon Network. But when you read the credits, you’ll have to look for him under his professional name, Nathan Keyes. Nathan, the son of Holly and Dale Gumke, appeared in a made-for-television film this summer on the Hallmark Channel in which he portrayed Cybil Sheppard’s son in “Mrs. Washington Goes to Smith.” His other credits include roles on the CBS show “Numbers,” ABC’s “Women’s Murder Club,” and a recurring role on ABC Family’s “Three Moons Over Milford.” Nathan knew he wanted to be a professional actor as a child. “At the age of seven, and in just second grade,” he notes he convinced his teacher he “could write, produce, direct, and star in a play based on ‘The Tailor of Gloucester.’ ” By age 11, he was in a local theater production of “A Christmas Carol.” Over the years, many other roles followed at York Suburban: Romeo in “Romeo and Juliet,” the Scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz,” the Emcee in “Cabaret,” and Albert in “Bye, Bye Birdie.” Nathan also was a member of “Bang Bang, You’re Dead,” a play about school violence that was presented in high schools around York County. In addition to his stage work, Nathan was a member of the pop group, “As 1,” appearing in more than 75 shows and concerts in the Northeastern United States. At the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, he was cast as Robin Hood, where he honed his improvisational skills. Since moving to Los Angeles after graduating from York Suburban, he has been a graphic designer and photographer working on cover art for CDs. Nathan’s classmates at York Suburban named him “Most Likely to Be Famous.” It appears they may 2have been right on target. Jon Vu Four members of the York Suburban High School Class of 2009 have been recognized as Advanced Placement Scholars. The students are: Casey George, Madeline Manbeck, Amy Myers, Macy Marcucci (With Honors). Advanced Placement courses are a standardized curriculum in high schools across the United States. Student Rep on School AP Course Added Board This school year, York Suburban High School Jon Vu, 16, is looking forward to his year as the student representative on the York Suburban School District Board of Directors. A junior at York Suburban High School, Jon responded to an open call for students interested in holding the student representative position. “I thought it would be a good experience,” he says. “I’m on Student Council and we deal with students, but not the administration.” He was president of his class for two years and is now a Student Senator. Jon plays violin in the YSHS orchestra and sings in the school choir. He’s also on the wrestling team and one of the founders of Food for Thought, an organization with the goal of fighting hunger around the world. He recently participated in a national Tae Kwan Do tournament. Jon’s father, Tuan, is a neurologist and his mother, Phuong, is a pharmacist, so it is not surprising that Jon “may lean towards studying for a medical career” in college, but he’s keeping his options open. Jon’s sister, Lauren, is a seventh grade student at York Suburban Middle School. has added an Advanced Placement biology course to the AP classes available to students, according to Dr. Patricia Maloney, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. Fifteen students are enrolled in the course. Other AP courses offered at York Suburban are: calculus, computer programming, United States history, and European history. Exchange Student Enjoying YS Life Seventeen-year-old Diana Carolina Izurieta Sanchez is a long way from her home country of Ecuador. However, she is feeling very comfortable as a Rotary Exchange Student spending this school year as at senior York Suburban High Diana Izurieta Sanchez School. The resident of Machala, Ecuador has actually completed her high school education in her home country and was in her first semester at University del Pacifico when she was selected as an exchange student. Diana’s father is an engineer and her mother is a doctor. She has four brothers. She plans to study business when she returns to the university in Ecuador. Her first host in the York Suburban School District is the Jeffrey Ohl family. A second host family is needed for part of the school year. Interested families should contact Rotary Club of York member Mark Ottemiller, who is coordinating host families, at [email protected]. Dunk the Principal Students at Indian Rock Elementary School had the opportunity to Dunk their Principal last spring. For two hours, the students who raised the money for the Race for Education could try their hand at hitting the target and sending Principal Greg Gulley into the tank. Post Prom 2010 Planning Begins Although it is only autumn, plans are already under way for Post Prom 2010. The alcohol-free and substance-free Post Prom 2010 will be held at York Suburban High School on May 15, 2010. The following were volunteers for the 2009 Post Prom event. Julie Amberg LeAnne Appleby John Badovinac Missy Badovinac Liz Barton Mike Barton Emily Bates Angie Baughman Christian Bedard Matt Bedard Myriam Bedard Albert Blakey Daphne Blakey Sophie Blakey Jodi Bloss Cody Bluett Mark Bluett Matt Blythe Michael Bortner Wendy Bulgarelli Bob Butterworth Candace Campbell Sean Campbell Lisa Calkins Angelina Comerci Lynn Conrad Ellie Conrad Marion Cosaro Bill Cote Patty Cote Ian Crumm Rosemarie Drusedum Lonnie Engels Scott Engels Bill Eshler Pam Eshler Sterling Feeser Fred Flaccavento Deidre Folkers Patty Fontanazza Karen Fornadel Molly Gard Russell Garman Doug George Kim George Barry Girling and Custodial Staff Dr. and Mrs. Russell Greenholt Mac Grubbs Paul Grubbs Wendy Grubbs Mike Hadginske Dave Hall Kathy Hall Mrs. Hammond High School Office Staff Joanne Himes Celeste Hinnenkamp Steve Hinnenkamp Karen Hook Mary Hook Jacqueline Hostler Joanne Jellison Amy Johns Karen Jones Kent Ketterman Tawn Ketterman Pam Kinard Christine Kirk Greta Kottmyer Gina Kruper Lynne Leopold-Sharp Laura Lutz Helen Marsteller Todd Marsteller Nancy McCullum Marie McInerney Nancy Menard Nancy Mock Amy Myers Julie Myers Lloyd Myers Ryan Myers Robyn Noll Kristen Page Pam Patel Bob Perina Sarah Perina Lori Petraco Jill Raudensky Brad Rehnberg Morgan Rehnberg Zoe Rehnberg Darlene Robertson Randy Robertson Mary Robinson Sarah Rodenburgh Rick Rohrbaugh Marina Roos Allison Ruth Lisa Schmittle Bev Schryver Ann Shaffer Jim Shaffer Allison Siegelman Karen Simon Steve Smith Sylvia Smith Bill Snyder Helen Snyder Patty Snyder Darrell Steckler Kelly Steckler Sue Steckler Stephanie Sullivan Donna Sylvester Deborah Tabb Alex Thibodeau Jill Urey Nathalie Veater Stephanie Veater Kathy Viehman Ralph Viehman Peggy Vinarski Christopher Vosburg Kathy Vosburg Bret Wallace Mary Wallace Brian Waltersdorff Donna Deerin-Ward Chad Ward Yvette Weber Elizabeth Winters Bob Woods Through a community partnership, there is now a newly renovated ball field at Indian Rock Elementary School. Shown, with the field in the background, are: Eric Eytcheson, York Little League; Barry Girling, York Suburban School District; Steve Golden, York Little League; and Jennifer Clancy, York Suburban School Board/York Little League. Field of Dreams at Indian Rock Indian Rock Elementary School is now home to a newly renovated ball field. The summer renovations resulted from a partnership among the York Suburban School District, the York Little League, and the York Revolution professional baseball team. The project served to improve the condition of the field for use by Indian Rock students and for local softball and baseball organizations within the community. Jennifer Clancy, a York Suburban School Board Member and York Little League Board Member, met with Barry Girling and Bill Boll of the York Suburban Buildings and Grounds Department, and Brandon Putnam, York Revolution head groundskeeper, to plan for the project. Jennifer Clancy, Eric Eytcheson and Steve Golden, York Little League softball coaches, designed the infield dimensions per Little League softball regulations. Golden also donated his expertise in removing grass from the infield using a skid-steer. The York Suburban School Board approved funds to purchase Dimatch for the infield surface and to make fence repairs. York Little League purchased safety bases, a pitching rubber and home plate. It also will purchase a storage unit to be placed at the field. Penn State Blue Band Three recent York Suburban High School graduates are new members of the Penn State Blue Band. Ryan Bulgarelli and Kieran Carlisle are both musicians and Tristalyn Bixler-Kint is a majorette. 3 Announcing the 5th Annual�. Announcing the 5th Annual York Suburban Communities That Care 12 Win Awards at York Fair Twelve York Suburban High School students have won awards for their Consumer Sciences entries at this year’s York Fair. The winners are: Bar cookies 1st place – Chelsey Williams 3rd place – Katie Schultz Confections 1st place – Ebony Grimes Saturday, November 21, 2009 st Saturday, November 7:00 pm 21 , 7pm See You There! York Suburban High School Auditorium Jams and Jellies 1st place – Ryan Mock 2nd place - Kory Filson 3rd place – Ryan Brenner 3rd place – Colin McClernon Letter from the Superintendent, continued from back page the development of the whole child as inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. The IB course of study: • Encourages international-mindedness • Encourages a positive attitude to learning • Is rigorous • Reflects real life • Emphasizes the development of the whole student-physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically. The IB Primary Years Programme frames the learning activities of the school community. The framework is flexible enough to incorporate state, local, national and international curricula. IB Primary Years Programme is designed to enable students to move directly into the IB Middle Years Programme and then the Diploma Programme. Charter schools are public schools, but they are not run by the school districts that approve them. The funding comes from the student home district on a per pupil basis as it does for all other charter schools. This collaborative effort is a first in York County and has many distinguished educators, school administrators, school board members and community and business leaders involved in all phases. For any one school district to undertake the necessary funding needed to pursue and achieve International Baccalaureate accreditation, the costs would be prohibitive. As well, smaller school districts would not have the potential student pool to adequately maintain and grow the program. The regional charter approach is a most innovative and cost effective manner in which to afford our students the best opportunities without an undue burden on taxpayers. If you are interested in learning more about the York Academy Charter School and the International Baccalaureate Programme, please call or e-mail. If you are interested in the opportunity to have your child participate beginning in 2011-2012, please e-mail me. As always, I sincerely thank you for your support of the York Suburban School District. Dr. Kate Orban 4 [email protected] Cookie convenience product 2nd place – Megan Rivers 3rd place – Jordan Wissler Children’s books 3rd place – Mariah Porter No-bake cookies 1st place – Jodie Gotwalt 2nd place – Anna Moore 3rd place – Jacob Kitting Donna Haun and Bethany Haun are both Learning Support teachers. MotherDaughter Teachers at YSHS The only parent-child teachers in the York SubYS Community urban School District are in York Suburban High Education: School. Bus Trip and Donna Haun, a Learning Support teacher and Swimming chair of the Learning Don’t miss the bus! Support department, has There are still a few been teaching at York seats remaining on the bus Suburban for 13 years. trip to New York City on Bethany Haun, a 2001 Saturday, November 28. graduate of York Subur For more information ban High School, joined contact Kathy Meals at the faculty this year, also 848-9854 or kmeals@ as a Learning Support yssd.org. teacher. “I liked coming Registrations for the back to where I graduated winter season of the Tro- from,” Bethany says, “bejan Aquatics Club (TAC) cause I knew the people.” are now being accepted. Before coming to SubTo obtain a registration urban, she taught in the form log onto www.tro- Donegal and Littlestown janaquaticclub.org. school districts. Drama Club Changes On YS Calendar Dates of two Drama Club productions have changed on the York Suburban School District calendar: The fall production will be presented on Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30. The winter production will be presented on Thursday, December 3, and Saturday, December 5. Hollywood Memories: A Scrapbook of Homecoming 2009 The Homecoming Court: Seated, left to right: Pascale Frem, Natalie Thompson, Elena Nentcheva, Tara Owens, and Jennifer Hall. Standing, left to right: Aubrey Woodward, Carrie Morris, Bailey Rehnberg, Daniela Rodriquez, Diana Izurieta Sanchez, and Caitlin Carmody, who was named Homecoming Queen. For the most part, the weather cooperated for York Suburban’s 2009 Homecoming. The weather on Friday evening, September 25, was perfect for the Powder Puff football game, the all-district Homecoming Parade, and the traditional bonfire on the baseball field, which was followed by the faculty-sophomores Powder Puff. The sophomores emerged victorious. Saturday afternoon began clear as the members of the Homecoming Court walked across the field prior to the football game. Members of this year’s court were: Caitlin Carmody, Elena Nentcheva, Pascale Frem, Jennifer Hall, Diana Izurieta, Carrie Morris, Tara Owens, Bailey Rehnberg, Daniela Rodriguez, Natalie Thompson, and Aubrey Woodward. The Homecoming Prince and Princess were: Caitlin Carmody, the daughter of Judy and Daniel Carmody, Caitlin Carmody was named Homecoming Queen. Rain began falling during the football game, but despite the wet conditions, the York Suburban Trojans won over Littlestown. That evening, with the rain continuing to fall, more than 600 students attended the Hollywood-themed Homecoming dance. 5 Students and teachers catch the York Suburban Middle School spirit during “Caught in the Middle Day.” Middle Schoolers Show Their Spirit York Suburban Middle School held its fifth annual “Caught in the Middle Day” in September. During the morning, students attended workshops ranging from sports, to fitness, to the arts, and community service. In the afternoon, a Spirit Assembly was held in the gymnasium. Later in the day, motivational speaker Lamar Darnell Shields, of Leadership by Design, spoke to the students. ‘Story Town’ Comes to YS Indian Rock Track ‘Up and Running’ The newly installed Indian Rock Elementary walking-running, macadam track is getting a lot of use. The track, funded by the Indian Rock PTO, was installed over the summer. In the photo above, students from Mrs. Janifer Nolte’s fourth grade class use the track as part of Mr. Michael Appleby’s physical education class. 6 Reading is a cornerstone of educational programs. The York Suburban School District long ago moved beyond the “Dick and Jane” books to programs based on language arts. Kimberly Stoltz, York Suburban’s Language Arts Coordinator, says “Story Town,” the district new reading program for grades kindergarten through five, “supports York Suburban’s philosophy of a balanced literacy model.” The new program emphasizes phonemic awareness, being able to hear and manipulate sound; phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and writing. “Story Town” was piloted last year through representative grades. Dr. Patricia Maloney, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, points out the York Suburban Middle School language arts program focuses on literature and at the high school the programs are course specific. She said the main purpose of “Story Town” is to present “a clearer scope and sequence of reading, writing, English, and spelling.” Kimberly Stoltz notes: “Teaching reading is rocket science. There’s a lot to it. The strength of the York Suburban program is our phenomenal teachers who bring artistry and enthusiasm to it.” Parents play a key role in reading preparedness, the educators said. “Parents should read to and read with their children.” “We will have an on-line computer component for home use, eventually,” Kimberly Stoltz said. That will allow parents to become even more involved with their children’s language arts programs. Meet New Director of YS Student Services As the new Director of Student Services for the York Suburban School District, Dr. Bettie J. Bertram is in charge of many of the programs that support students in the district. The school nurses, guidance counselors, gifted and special education programs all fall under her supervision. She comes to York Suburban from the Upper AdDr. Bettie Bertram ams School District and from LIU #12. Dr. Bertram holds her bachelor’s degree in special education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, her master’s degree from McDaniel College, and her doctorate in educational leadership from Duquesne University. “My (immediate) goal is to get to know the community and the district and to establish relationships with people,” she said. Her other goals include: To make sure the district is in compliance with state and federal regulations. Dr. Bertram got a first-hand look at York Suburban a few years ago when she served as a state auditor for special education for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. She liked what she saw and when the administrative opening became available, she applied for the position. “I’m very impressed with the focus of this district,” she noted. She provided definitions for some commonly used educational terms. Special education, she said, is designed for students with disabilities – mental, emotional, physical, health-related, non-ambulatory, or having autism. Gifted and talented students are those who are able to function well beyond their same age peers. YS Education Foundation Launches Grant Program York Suburban Education Foundation announces Fall applications are now being accepted for the YSEF Grant Program. The grant program provides grants to teachers, students, administrators and the York Suburban community that support the Education Foundation’s mission. Types of grants include: Professional -- available to teachers and administrators. Classroom -- available to teachers, students and administrators. Special Projects – available to members of the YS community, teachers, students and administrators For more information on the Grant Application process, visit www.ysef.org. To support YSEF, contributions are now being accepted. Checks should be made payable to the York Suburban Education Foundation and mailed to York Suburban Education Foundation, 1800 Hollywood YS Foundation Donors Recent contributions to the York Suburban Education Foundation have been received from: Individuals Emily Bates & Brad Rehnberg Patti & Chuck Behrend Judy & Bud Blakey Albert Blakey & Eleni Pournaras Jessica & Patrick Brubaker Bruce Bushwick & Lise Levin Charles Chodroff Keith & Jennifer Clancy Marion & Tom Corsaro Donna Deerin-Ward Richard & Diane Eicher Jennifer & Anthony Foster Laurie & Keith Gee Kim & Doug George Bill & Rosenna Hartman William Kerlin Kent Ketterman Bob & Tammy Lehman Betsy Lehner Kristen & Roger Marquis Kevin & Nancy McCullum James D. Mills Tom & Joan Norris Kathy & Ander Pindzola Todd & Leslie Platts Brian Ports Scott E. & Sarah Reinecker Raymond Rosen Mark & Ruby Schmidt Cathy & Keith Shaffer Daniel Sharp & Lynne Leopold Sharp Dr. Bryan & Mrs. Siegelman Bill Swartz III Ann Marie & William Unwin Linda & Peter Van Giesen Richard H. & Patricia Walters Laura & Steve Wand Kristine Gilbert Wasilewski Jon & Sharon Whittle Robert & Julia Winters Bob & Judy Woods James & Jane Zarfoss Company Name Senft Law Firm Douglas Bare, Esq. Williams & Ports Architecture & Design Jeffrey Sindicich Foundation TKSM, LLC East York Adopts SWEBS Students at East York Elementary School were introduced to the SWEBS program in September. SWEBS – School Wide Effective Behavior Support – endorses positive attitudes on the part of all students and staff. In the photo above, students take part in an assembly program on SWEBS. 7 York Suburban School District 1800 Hollywood Drive York, PA 17403 NON-PROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE P A I D PERMIT NO. 77 YORK, PA Published by the York Suburban School District, 1800 Hollywood Drive, York, PA 17403. (717) 848-2814. www.yssd.org ************ ECRWSS RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER A Letter from the Superintendent About the International Baccalaureate School I would like to take this opportunity to inform the York Suburban School District community about the York Academy Regional Charter School and its mission to become an International Baccalaureate accredited program. In partnership with YorkCounts, the York Suburban School District has initiated a planned partnership in the regional York Academy Charter School and, as such, will apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Education as one of the founding partners. It is anticipated this partnership will include two other school districts with a planned opening date of August 2011. Chartering district students will have the opportunity to attend the Academy. Any slots vacant after all students in the chartering districts have been enrolled will be available to Dr. Kate Orban neighboring districts on a lottery basis. The York Suburban School District was the first district to come out in support of the planned charter school, which will feature a rigorous curriculum designed to achieve International Baccalaureate (IB) accreditation. The Educational Opportunities subcommittee of YorkCounts has spent nearly two years in the planning and development of a charter school with a unique and challenging academic program. After much study and visitations to academic institutions, the subcommittee recommended the school begin at the primary level. Students in grades K-1 were the first targeted group. Depending upon parent/student interest, staffing, funding and facilities, the York Academy Regional Charter School could extend to grade 3 by 2012. The intent is to add grade levels as the students progress to eventually become a K-12 program. Students in the 21st century are faced with the challenge of learning about an interconnected world where knowledge is constantly developing. At the same time individual school districts are faced with economic constraints. If York Suburban is to continue to excel and meet the needs of every student through a rigorous and relevant curriculum, innovative and challenging curricula are necessary. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme focuses on (continued on page 4) Homecoming Queen Homecoming Queen Caitlin Carmody is shown with her parents, Judith and Daniel Carmody. For additional photos of the 2009 Homecoming activities, turn to page 5. Dollars for Scholars Donations The following contributions have been made to the York Suburban Dollars for Scholars fund: In memory of Charles Lehman from: Barbara & Milton Bushey General Donations from: Susan & Mark Brousseau Delia & Robert Senft EY Casual Day Fund
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