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First Day of Instruction: Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Last Day of Instruction: Wednesday, May 31, 2017
August 22, 23
Teacher In-Service – NO SCHOOL
August 24
First Day of Instruction
September 5
Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
November 11
Teacher In-Service – NO SCHOOL
November 24, 25, 28
Thanksgiving Recess
December 23, 26, 27, 28, 29,
30, & January 2
Christmas Recess
January 16
Martin Luther King Day/Teacher In-Service –

NO SCHOOL
February 20
Presidents’ Day – NO SCHOOL (#1 Snow Day
Make-Up)
April 13, 14, 17, 18
Easter Recess (#5, 4, 3 Snow Day Make-Up)
May 5
Senior Project Day – NO SCHOOL
May 12
Prom Day – NO SCHOOL (#2 Snow Day
Make-Up)
May 29
Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL
May 31
Last Day of Instruction – COMMENCEMENT
June 1
Teacher In-Service
June 5
Kennywood Picnic
June 16
Idlewild Picnic

Greensburg Salem School District
Contact Information
Central Office
One Academy Hill Place, Greensburg PA 15601
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
District Website: | www.greensburgsalem.org
Greensburg Salem High School
65 Mennel Road, Greensburg PA 15601
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
Greensburg Salem Middle School
301 N Main Street, Greensburg PA 15601
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
Amos K Hutchinson Elementary
810 Welty Street, Greensburg PA 15601
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
James H. Metzgar Elementary
140 CC Hall Drive, New Alexandria PA 15670
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
Dr. Robert F. Nicely Elementary
55 McLaughlin Drive, Greensburg PA 15601
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
Central Office Administration
Dr. Eileen Amato, Superintendent
Mr. Ken Bissell, Coordinator of Secondary Education & Instruction
Mr. R. Todd McMillen, Coordinator of Student Services
Mrs. Kelly Gustafson, Coordinator of Elementary Education & Instruction &
Federal Programs
Dr. Chris Suppo, Coordinator of Technology, Transportation & Community
Relations

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GRE E N SBU RG SAL E M SC HOOL DI STRI C T NE WS

The old adage, “When you don’t know where you are
going, any road will get you there,” DOES NOT apply.
Greensburg Salem has aligned its upcoming
initiatives with the recently approved Strategic Plan
(2016-2019). The district is beginning with an end
in mind and that “end” is helping all students to be
successful.
In order to accomplish this at the secondary
level, administrators and teachers will be focusing
on ongoing professional development. During the
2016-17 school year, it will be all about planning the
journey. What do we want students to know and to
be able to do? What standards need addressed and
how will they be assessed? What key understanding
of the lesson is necessary for success? How do you
answer the students’ question – “Why am I learning
this?”
Several proven educational models and effective
instructional theories will help to guide GS educators
to answer those questions. Understanding By
Design (UBD) by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe
will be used to align standards, establish learning
targets and set understanding levels for all courses
6-12. Teachers will gain a deeper understanding of
differentiated instruction and how to implement it
to help both exceptional and complex (with multiple
needs) learners through the teachings of Carol Ann
Tomlinson. Because the effectiveness of the teacher
relates directly to student success, GS will be using
Charlotte Danielson’s research-based Framework for
Teaching as foundation for professional conversations
and discussions helping them to enhance their
teaching skills.
The road to helping all students be successful is
not an easy one but Greensburg Salem has mapped
out its route, planned ahead, and has its eyes on
the final destination – graduating students who are
career and/or college-ready.

GSSD School Calendar
2016-2017

Greensburg Salem

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Greensburg Salem