Goodbye Hello By Alaysia Tarpley
Goodbye assigned lunch tables,
Hello new tables with different people.
Goodbye Nicely Elementary,
Hello Greensburg Salem
Middle School.
Goodbye guideful teachers,
Hello much more independent responsibilities.
utchinson, Metzgar and Nicely
H
Elementary Graduates Reminisce
M
y favorite Metzgar memory was
spending time with my friends. In
the beginning of 5th grade, I knew
no one and only played one game, but after
they invited me in, we slowly became friends
and did things together. This is without a doubt
the best Metzgar memory and NOTHING can
change that, not even the Penn State vs. Pitt
argument. But, I know we will always be friends!
~ Ender V. F. Cosgrove
I came to Nicely in 2nd grade and found my
lunch crew that I have sat with since then. I’ll
miss sitting with them every day. I’m looking
forward to more freedom and different classes
at the middle school!
~ Everett Redinger
My favorite Metzgar memory was having a
great time with my friends! We would talk and
laugh at recess and lunch. We played tag at
recess, and we would laugh. We would do funny
dances and fall to the ground laughing. This is
why I will miss Metzgar.
~ Brandon Fazio
My favorite memory from Nicely is whenever
my mom would bring muffins or cupcakes into
school. When I would bring one to Mr. Thomas,
he would say “Only one?” because he loved
them so much. Whenever I would bring a bag
or a treat in, he would ask me if I had any, and if I
did, he would ask for one in advance. That is one
of my favorites!
~ Cole Savage
My favorite Metzgar memory was when my
5th grade teachers had a dance party for the
PSSA’s. The teachers were dancing, and it was
really funny to watch! I’ll never forget it!
~ Greta Hagofsky
One of my favorite memories from
Hutchinson is when I was in 4th grade and got
to walk my little brother Gabriel into school
when he was in kindergarten. I am going to
miss being in school with him!
~ Emily Ruggieri
I am really going to miss the art, library and
computer instructors at Hutchinson!
~ Nevaeh Immel
S Elementary Students
G
Use Common Sense
C
ommon Sense, the national nonprofit
organization dedicated to helping
kids and families thrive in a world of
digital media and technology, has recognized
James H. Metzgar Elementary, Dr. Robert F.
Nicely Elementary, and Amos K. Hutchinson
Elementary as Common Sense Schools. “We’re honored to be recognized as a
Common Sense School,” stated Metzgar
principal, Tina Federico. “By preparing
our students to use technology safely and
responsibly, we are providing them with
unlimited opportunities to maximize and
personalize their learning.”
The schools have demonstrated their
commitment to taking a whole-community
approach to preparing their students to use
the immense power of digital media to explore,
develop, connect, and learn while creating a
culture of digital learning and citizenship. The schools have been using Common
Sense Education’s innovative digital citizenship
resources, which teaches students, educators,
and parents tangible skills related to internet
safety, protecting online reputations and
personal privacy, managing online relationships
and respecting creative copyright.
Nicely and Metzgar STEAM teacher
Jeff Blanchetti was elated to learn of
the recognition. “It is a huge honor and
commitment to keeping our Metzgar and
Nicely students safe, responsible, appropriate,
and ethical online and throughout their daily
life,” said Mr. Blanchetti.
Hutchinson students Samantha, Sammie,
Jaden, and Noah earned their Digital Passports
after completing 5 online game modules on
Common Sense Media’s website. Each game
corresponds to a digital citizenship topic.
Michelle Sparrow, Hutchinson Elementary’s
STEAM teacher stated, “I am proud of my
students for embracing the digital citizenship
movement that is occurring all across the
world and for taking ownership for their actions
while using digital devices.”
“This research-based platform engaged our
elementary students in forward-thinking within
a safe environment,” said Chris Thomas, Nicely
Elementary’s principal. “I am most impressed
with the confidence gained to navigate
social media after developing digital learning
tools curated by Common Sense Education
resources.”
Greensburg Salem and
DMJ Transportation need YOUR help!
Please keep our students safe by following these simple motorist tips:
• S tay alert! Children are the least predictable pedestrians and
the most difficult to see.
• When overhead lights are flashing yellow, prepare to stop.
When overhead lights are flashing red, STOP!
• Keep your distance. Stop your car far enough from the bus to allow
children the necessary space to safely enter and exit.
• When students are entering or exiting a school bus, traffic in BOTH directions
must stop on undivided highways and roads.
• IT IS ILLEGAL TO PASS A SCHOOL BUS THAT IS STOPPED TO
LOAD OR UNLOAD CHILDREN.
• Always stop when directed to do so by a school patrol sign,
crossing guard, or police officer.
GREENSBURG SALEM
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