STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
Hot Cocoa Sale Benefits PTFD
Bower Hill second graders hosted their annual Hot Chocolate Sale to culminate their economics unit in social studies . Students “ earned ” $ 1.00 at home by completing chores to purchase a hot chocolate and candy cane on Polar Express Day . All money collected ( over $ 150 dollars ) will be donated to the Peters Township Fire Department .
Cocoa and Compliments at Pleasant Valley
A students shares her compliments at Pleasant Valley
Is there a better combination than Cocoa and Compliments ? Pleasant Valley ’ s 3rd graders enjoyed both in December as they gave each other the gift of kindness while having some yummy cocoa and cookies in the classroom .
Compassion Giving Project
Pleasant Valley ’ s Compassion Giving Project was a big success in December . Students and staff donated much needed socks , hats , gloves and scarves for children living at the Bradley Center . More than five boxes of items were donated .
PTMS Supports Humane Society
The PTMS Student Council collected donations of dog and cat food and treats , collars and leashes , and toys and beds for the Washington Area Humane Society in December . Students could earn raffle tickets for items donated with prizes that included lunch with a teacher , and homework and tardy to class passes .
Physics is Phun at PTHS
In December students celebrated the annual Phabulous Physics Phun Phest at PTHS . Mrs . Hlebinsky ’ s students started the last week of school before winter break by demonstrating their projectile launchers , followed by can rolling and paper airplanes in the main lobby . Who says Physics isn ’ t Phun !?!
Yoga Bees Donate to Ronald McDonald House
The Bower Hill Yoga Bees held their last session in December , but their kindness will make a lasting impact in our community . Students made To-Go bags for the Ronald McDonald House in
Pittsburgh that will be delivered along with books and pop tabs to support the House .
Gift of Reading at Bower Hill
Bower Hill celebrates the Gift of Reading .
Bower Hill had their “ Gift of Reading ” event in December where 3rd graders shared a book with 1st graders in the school . Each “ gift ” contained items that helped illustrate aspects of the story that the 3rd graders read aloud .
Mini Mall at Pleasant Valley
It was all business at Pleasant Valley when 3rd grade presented their products in the annual Mini Mall . Following their lessons on economics , students created and marketed their own products to their classmates . PV entrepreneurs put what they learned into action and had a great time doing it !
Career Day at McMurray
December 10th was Career Day at McMurray elementary . Students in grades 4 & 5 learned about a wide variety of careers thanks to our special virtual guests . Students were also encouraged to dress up in the clothes they would wear in their career someday .
Coffee House at PTHS
PTHS Coffee House features our talented students .
December marked the first Coffee House Show in the new PTHS Cafeteria . In addition to delicious desserts , the annual student talent show featured singing , dancing , musicians and more for the crowds each night . eters Township
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