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PLUM BOROUGH SCHOOL NEWS
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Elementary Strings … Music and Beyond!
In May the Plum Borough Elementary Orchestra performed their annual concert at the Plum High School auditorium. The elementary orchestra is under the direction of Mr. Nick Vranesevic and consists of students in grades 4, 5, and 6. This concert was different than any other strings concert that Plum has ever experienced. The concert incorporated video and audio that followed the repertoire and theme of the concert that made it an exciting evening for all in attendance! Including technology during the concert has raised Plum Elementary Strings to a new level. In addition, the students performed a variety of music at a very high ability level. This is definitely a concert that you will not want to miss next year.
If your child would like to join the EXCITEMENT of the Orchestra, you can contact Mr. Vranesevic( vranesevic @ pbsd. k12. pa. us), and he will provide you with all of the information that you need. Students entering 4th grade can begin playing a stringed instrument in-school for the 2016 – 2017 school year. We look forward to having many new students who are excited about music and strings!
A Very Successful First Year
With the efforts of students, staff, and community, Holiday Park Elementary School has successfully completed one school year within our new elementary building. The learning culture flourished under our daily theme of“ Work Hard, Dream Big.” Our school accomplished many academic and content specific goals. Below is a summary of some of our accomplishments:
• Through the Holiday Park Reading League, students read over 18,000 independent reading books as registered within the Accelerated Reader System.
• As a whole building, various grade level academic accomplishments were reached ranging from math, social studies, reading, science, and special area classes.
• Holiday Park took 1st place at the district Battle of the Books competition.
• Daily student and staff efforts grew with our CHAMPS positive behavior support program.
• Recipient of $ 3,500 Fiskars Project Orange Grant for Outdoor Classroom creation.
• Establishment of a collaborative endeavor with community members.
• Student participation in various STEM related events.
• Hosting of numerous evening events including chorus, band / strings concerts, Family Math Night, and a Talent Show in conjunction with PTA.
• Fundraising of over $ 12,000 for various community agencies including Make-A-Wish and The Caring Place.