Thanksgiving Dinner a Tradition for Nicely Elementary Teacher
Seasonal Performances Mark the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
All Stars Unite for Holiday Concert
Thanksgiving Dinner a Tradition for Nicely Elementary Teacher
The irresistible aroma of roasted turkey filled the halls of Nicely, drawing students and staff to the door of Mary Jo Holtzer’ s classroom. Inside, Mrs. Holtzer and her team of aides had prepared the fixings for a traditional Thanksgiving meal for the students of her Life Skills class. The delicious sampling of holiday foods were ready, and the students were too! Carved turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, fragrant stuffing, zesty cranberry sauce, and fresh rolls were just a few of the items on the seemingly endless buffet. The students welcomed Dr. Eileen Amato, Mr. Todd McMillen, Mrs. Kelly Gustafson, Mr. Chris Thomas, Mrs. Liz Jones, and Mrs. Melissa Bowman to the meal to
Joshua Kirshner, Kennedy Briggs and Jullian Dixon enjoying the Thanksgiving feast! reensburg Salem GREENSBURG SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Coordinator of Elementary Education Kelly Gustafson and Richard Tresco discuss their favorite Thanksgiving foods.
Seasonal Performances Mark the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
All Stars Unite for Holiday Concert
GSHS students Jacob Kalp, Sophia Roy, Morgan Heinbaugh, and Tristan Elma performed with the All Star Choir of Westmoreland County under the direction of Melody Vigo during the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’ s“ Home for the Holidays Concert” in December. The choir was chosen from ten high schools in the county, with the performance featuring an enjoyable evening of holiday music.
38 | Greensburg-Salem celebrate. Students tasted new foods and chatted with the adults, who joined them at the“ kids’ table.” The celebration culminated with Dr. Amato reading‘ Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Piley to the children.
Mrs. Holtzer has hosted a Thanksgiving feast with her students since 2001. She feels it is a nice way to teach more about the holiday and experience the traditional foods they learn about. According to Mrs. Holtzer,“ Some years the students even bring in and cook the food. The students love preparing for and participating in the event!” The students also learn how to greet guests, use appropriate table manners, and interact with others during a large social gathering. It is a favorite activity students and staff look forward to every year and hope that Mrs. Holtzer continues for many more!
Talented students graced the stages of the district’ s schools to demonstrate their remarkable singing, dancing, acting, and instrumental skills and put everyone in the holiday spirit.
GS vocal students perform with All Star Choir.