Burgettstown Area School District
Weekly Update
Week Ending May 7, 2021
It was a productive week in Blue Devil Country! Please scroll down to learn more.
BAEC Students are eager for dismissal on a nice Spring day!
BAEC Third Grade: Miss Shaming working virtually with her student, Bristol, on a report about travel.
Students in Ms. Egal's 8th grade literature class worked in (socially distanced) pairs in preparation for PSSA testing.
Thank you to all of our cafeteria workers for all of your hard work. It does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate all that you do!
Senior Shawn Quinlan and sophomore Danielle Coles joined Burgettstown's Zander Blue, Jacob Gibson and Bodie Mirich in Western Area CTC's National Technical Honor Society. We are proud of our CTC students!
Congratulations Shawn!
Senior Shawn Quinlan was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at at the Western Area CTC on Friday morning. Congratulations, Shawn!
Congratulations Danielle!
Sophomore Danielle Coles was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at the Western Area CTC on Friday morning. Congratulations, Danielle
Western Area CTC announces "drive-through" certificate ceremonies
The Western Area CTC will hold 3 days of certificate ceremonies to celebrate program completion. The "drive-through" ceremonies will occur at 6:00 PM as follows:
- Tuesday, May 18: Auto Mechanics, HVAC, Machine Shop, Masonry, and Welding
- Wednesday, May 19: ARE, Carpentry, Culinary, Health Assistant, and Networking
- Thursday, May 20: CRT, Cosmetology, Electrical, and Emergency Protective Services
Students in Ms. Kline's math class used Spheros for greater understanding of angles and coding.
The Lifeskills students in Mrs. Mulkerrin's class used the Cricut machine to personalize teacher mugs
This week was Teacher Appreciation Week. The teachers were celebrated in a variety of ways, by a variety of people, but perhaps the best way to celebrate them is to just say "Thank you." Thank you Burgettstown Area School District teachers for all that you do!
BAEC 2nd grade students worked on surprises for Mother's Day
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, our BAEC students held an "Applause Parade" to thank their teachers.
PSSA testing concludes next week.
Below, please find copies of the schedules sent by the building principals. Regular testing will conclude next week, with the make-up testing also occurring into the following week.
Burgettstown Area Elementary Center PSSA Schedule
Burgettstown Area Middle/High School PSSA Schedule
Fifth Grade Orientation
Miss Grasha and Mrs. Roman are planning a 5th grade orientation at the MS/HS to occur on May 21st. This orientation will be one more step in preparing the fifth graders for their transition to the MS/HS next year. More information will be sent from the school.
Happy Mother's Day
Students in Ms. Boni's third grade classroom worked on cards for their mothers/guardians.
Thanks, Mom!
Mrs. Mioduski assisted Mrs. Baloga's kindergarteners in creating a special Mother's Day surprise!
Students in Ms. Mollis' Honor's English 11 classes created one-pagers on Transcendentalism.
Student creativity in the Lifeskills classroom.
Important Dates for Seniors
- May 18, 19, and 20: WATCT Certificate Ceremony
- May 21: Senior Awards at the Burgettstown Performing Arts Center
- May 26: Senior Banquet
- May 27: Pittsburgh Pirates game
- May 28: Senior Picnic
- June 1: Graduation Practice
- June 2: Commencement
Please see Mr. Fadden's letter below
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Calling all interested elementary parents and guardians...
Please see the flier below. If you are interested in serving on the BAEC Title I Schoolwide Planning Committee, we would love to have you join! Please contact Mrs. Figlioli at mfiglioli@burgettstown.k12.pa.us for more information.
A Special Thank You To Mothers
To all those who are the mothers of our students, those who serve as mothers to our students, and those who are our employees and also mothers, we say "Happy Mother's Day!" Please know we appreciate you.
Please help us spread the word...
Please see the posting below as we are advertising to hire a school police officer. If you or someone you know is interested and qualified, we encourage an application be made.