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Burgettstown Area School District

Weekly Update

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Week Ending October 1, 2021

It was a productive week in Blue Devil Country! Please scroll down to learn more. #True2theBlue

Student Projects from Ms. Zupancic's Honors English classes Student Projects from Ms. Zupancic's Honors English classes

Elementary Faculty Professional Development Elementary Faculty Professional Development

Mrs. Mankey and a group of elementary teachers participated in a full day of professional development on Tuesday. The session was entitled "Problem Solving Understanding Based Deficiencies and Intervening Intensively" This professional development helped the teachers learn how to enhance early literacy outcomes.

Next Week is Spirit Week

The approach of Homecoming brings Spirit week to the BMHS. To build interest in next Saturday's Homecoming activities and game, students will "dress the part" on each of the days identified below. We hope to see a wide range of fashion in the school throughout the week.
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Fifth grade students played a flyswatter game to work on word reading fluency this week.
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Mrs. Slay and Mrs. Deer helped our Kindergarten students practice "bus etiquette" this week so they understand how to be safe on their ride to and from school every day.
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Fifth grade students from Mrs. Sieg's class used the scooters in Mr. Tyler's PE class this week.
WACTC Weekly Update 10.01.2021

Congratulations Mr. Vallina Congratulations Mr. Vallina

Former BASD Teacher, Athletic Director, Coach, and School Board Member Jon Vallina was formally inducted into the Washington/Greene County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame last Sunday. Mr. Vallina contributed so much to the school district during his time with us, and he still has an impact on the lives of many students and others through his selfless service to the community.

Speech Class Presents "I AM" Speeches Speech Class Presents "I AM" Speeches

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Cecilia Ivanac presented her "I Am" speech in Ms. Zupancic's Speech I class
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Jaidan Gilbert presented her "I Am" speech in Ms. Zupancic's class
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Josh Kerr presented his "I Am" speech in Ms. Zupanic's class
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Mason Derosky presented his "I Am" speech in Ms. Zupancic's Speech I class
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Sadie Kinsey presented her "I AM" speech in Ms. Zupancic's Speech I class
Concern/Communication Chain

Chemistry Class: Making Learning Interesting Chemistry Class: Making Learning Interesting

Mr. Kovscek's Chemistry students learned about the proper use of lab equipment, and then put their knowledge to work. Students initiated a physical change in state of matter to facilitate the atmosphere in crushing a soda can. (safe) Fun Times!

Turkey Trot!

It is almost that time of year: Time to start preparing for the annual Turkey Trot! Registration is now open to join in this Burgettstown tradition as either a runner or a walker. Check HERE for more information and to sign up today!

2021-2022 School District Calendar
WACTC Yearly Calendar
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This week the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade music learners began their first song writing project in Ms. Betschart's classroom.
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Ms. Kline's Coding 8 students were collaborating with their peers to design and implement a program that enables a Sphero to "trick or treat" on its own.
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Ms. Zupancic's Honors English 9 students collaborated to annotate the Prologue to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Covid Tracker
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Masks Required!

By order of the Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health: Effective September 7, 2021: "Each teacher, child/student, staff, or visitor working, attending, or visiting a School Entity shall wear a face covering indoors, regardless of vaccination status..."

Please CLICK HERE for related information.

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