she said. The novel encourages the use of
precepts, or words to live by. In response,
the class is using “365 Days of Wonder:
Mr. Brown’s Book of Precepts” to apply a
daily precept in the classroom. Wonder
has been made into a motion picture by
producer and Pittsburgh-native Stephen
Chbosky and will appear in theaters in
November. The fourth grade, Mrs. Lewis
and parent chaperones have arranged for
a private screening of the movie at the
Settler’s Ridge Cinemark. Students are
excited to see how the movie
corresponds to the book and to see
words come to life on the big screen.
Honored members of the 2017
homecoming court featured
(standing, L-R) Eliana Davis,
Monika Karpa, Arieona Smith-
Purdue, Nicole Auen, and
Autumn Schaffer, as well as
(seated) Tayvel Hutchinson, JP
Cantwell, Owen Kalimon, Riley Post, and Hunter
Crown. On October 20, during separate ceremonies, Owen Kalimon and Arieona
Smith-Purdue were named king and queen. A formal dance with a southern charm
theme was held in the high school gymnasium the following evening.
STEAM
science technology engineering arts mathematics
Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts, and
Mathemetics or STEAM continue to play a
role in lives of Carnegie and Crafton
Elementary students. A recess rotation
provides all students with the
opportunity to take part in exploratory
activities such as design challenges,
coding, robotics, and recycled art
projects. Some new ventures introduced
this year include designing Origami
bracelets and making homemade vanilla
ice cream in a baggie. Bee Bots, Osmos,
and Puzzlets continue to be a favorite
among the younger children while older
students learn to build with
biodegradable materials and complete
challenges using the EverFi website.
The familiar tale of Peter Pan will
take the stage in the Carlynton
Junior-Senior High School auditorium
November 30-December 2. Featuring the
Darling family, the Lost Boys, Never Land
and Captain Hook, the show will highlight
the talent of new and familiar faces. High
school English and theater teacher Tonilyn
Jackson will direct the play with assistance
from teacher Tracy Post. Senior Tara
Wade will get her feet wet as student
director and will also play the role of Mrs.
Darling. Sophomore Camryn Kwiatkoski
will take the lead as Peter Pan. Seniors JP
Cantwell and Sydney Mollica will
respectively portray Captain Hook and
Tinkerbell and sophomores Elizabeth
Duffy, Elana Heffner, and David
Holderbaum will play the sibling roles of
Wendy Darling, Michael Darling, and John
Darling. As the story of Peter Pan unfolds,
be prepared for a few surprises, special
effects, and vibrant, handmade costumes.
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