JAGUARS IN THE NEWS
Students in BCAP After School Program Recognized
The district ’ s elementary school students who participate in an after-school partnership with the Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh ( BCAP ) were recognized at the district ’ s February school board meeting .
The BCAP After School Program was created earlier this school year and is available for the district ’ s K-5 students who attend Gill Hall and McClellan Elementary Schools and Jefferson Hills Intermediate School . The program is designed to give youth in the district ’ s Bhutanese community the support they need to succeed alongside their peers .
The BCAP After School Program provides homework help along with skill review , project-based learning and social-emotional lessons . Students have a set homework time built into the schedule and time to play or read when they are done . The students have access to art materials , STEAM materials , and games .
Students in the program who attend JHIS presented the Board members with a medallion on a stand that read in Nepalese , “ Teamwork is the Heart of Achievement ,” which is WJHSD ’ s theme for this year . The medallions were created and printed by JHIS ’ TJ3D Club .
The director of the district ’ s BCAP After School Program is Katie Mirt , who is BCAP ’ s Youth and Families Coordinator .
District Meets with First Responders ; Holds First Annual School Safety and Security Symposium
WJHSD held its annual Safety meeting with local and county Police , Fire and EMS personnel the district regularly communicates with , as well as district administrators and School Police Officers . The district thanks all first responders for everything they do to keep our community safe !
On March 20 , WJHSD was scheduled to hold its first annual School Safety and Security Symposium . Members of the district community and all residents of the South Hills and Mon Valley were invited and encouraged to attend this important and interactive learning opportunity . A total of 17 sessions were offered in 30-minute increments , with attendees selecting three sessions to attend .
TJ Students Assist with JHIS Health Fair
Jefferson Hills Intermediate School ’ s third grade ELA teachers planned a fun Health Fair for their students to conclude the unit on The Human Body . The activity included TJ students from Mrs . Hannon ’ s Anatomy class .
The high school students ran three stations that taught JHIS students about the skeletal , muscular and nervous systems . There were parent presenters who visited with the classes about their jobs in the medical field , and there were activities and crafts , including making hand x-rays and spinal cords .
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