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A health resource for the community.

UPMC East recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Backed by the advanced technology, resources, and

expertise of UPMC, the region’s leading health system, UPMC East provides the eastern communities with convenient access to the region’s finest physicians and health services. “Our 156-bed, state-of-the-art facility was built with the patient experience in mind,” says UPMC East president Mark Sevco. A striking new facility, UPMC East was designed to transform the patient care experience. Private patient rooms equipped with SmartRoom® technology help optimize patient care and safety by tracking, monitoring, and documenting treatment. UPMC East’s cutting-edge technology includes electronic medical records that help caregivers prioritize patient care and discharge, as well as ensure safety in administering medications. The hospital also offers the convenience of comprehensive point-of-care testing. “We can deliver the results of many tests more efficiently, allowing the caregiver to receive results more quickly,” Mr. Sevco says. “We also offer telemedicine technology that connects our physicians and enables them to have virtual consultations with other UPMC specialists.” And with more than 700 primary care and specialty physicians on staff, with offices throughout the region, UPMC is providing convenience to residents by bringing a variety of programs and services to the eastern suburbs.

The UPMC Surgery Center at Daugherty Drive in Monroeville has been in the community for years, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures in a wide variety of subspecialties. UPMC Oxford Drive in Monroeville offers primary care, diagnostic imaging, orthopaedic and rehabilitation services, the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, the UPMC Sleep Medicine Center, UPMC Centers for Rehab Services, and additional multispecialty clinics. In addition, comprehensive care for both women and children is provided at Children’s Express Care and Magee Womancare Center, and UPMC Urgent Care Monroeville offers express care for all ages. “Without question, UPMC East will impress you with its beauty and thoughtful amenities. But what truly distinguishes us is the quality of care, provided by compassionate staff,” says Mr. Sevco. “UPMC East takes our commitment to the next level. Our connection to the additional services in the eastern suburbs helps provide area residents with the quality of care that people have come to expect from UPMC.” For more information about UPMC East, visit UPMCEast.com.

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features 11 Special Section: Education The Top 5 Trends.

19 Local Eagle Scout Adam Molinaro Takes on the Restoration of the Old Stone Church

A local Boy Scout decides to take on the restoration of an historic church as his Eagle Scout project with a little help from his friends.

22 Best Pets Some Plum Borough residents share their stories of why their pet is man’s best friend.

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Residents of Plum were treated to an amazing fireworks display along with a plethora of fun, family activities. –Photos by Ben Chronister

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The Allegheny Foothills Historical Society is working to preserve the history of Plum Borough, through education and events which feature local landmarks. The society meets the third Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. The Carpenter Log House in Boyce Park on Pierson Run Road will serve as the meeting location for the months of August and September. For more information on the society, please call 412/832-0685. | Photo by Margaret Stanley, courtesy of Allegheny County

Help launch the public phase of the new Sampson Family Capital Campaign. The $12 million expansion project will be the crown jewel in the East with educational amenities, physical & recreational opportunities and a state-of-the-art YMCA that includes an indoor pool, warm water therapy pool, wellness center, teaching kitchen, sports fields and more. The Sampson Foundation has generously issued a challenge grant in Plum, Monroeville and Murrysville to match any donation up to $999, and double any donation of $1,000 or more. For more information or to donate, please visit the website YMCAof Pittsburgh.org and click on the East Suburban location, or call 724/327-4667.

Award

Brittany Cihal, Plum Senior High alumnus, was awarded the National Broadcasting Society’s (NBS) student member of the year award at the NBS convention in Washington, D.C. on March 23. The National Broadcasting Society, Alpha Epsilon Rho, is a student and professional society of over 85 chapters at colleges, universities and high school campuses. Cihal is a Junior Mass Media Communication and Journalism Major with a concentration in Broadcasting. She is the assignment editor of CU-TV at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Cihal has acted as both an anchor and a reporter for CU-TV since 2010. She currently serves as president of Clarion’s Chapter of the NBS and is a student task force leader on the national level of NBS. In addition, she works in radio news at 91.7 WCUC, “The Clutch.” Cihal’s other endeavors include photography, modeling, writing and travel.

Oakmont Dance Studio

Good news for those with two left feet. In July, Kelsey Brikis, Plum Senior High alumnus, opened Kelsey’s Dance and Fitness Center, LLC, located at 850 Third Street in Oakmont. She offers classes for all dance styles and ages, from 2.5-year-olds to senior citizens, including instruction for wedding dances. 6 724.942.0940 to advertise | Plum

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The Green Plum Farmer’s Market opened in June at the Plum Senior Community Center and will operate every Thursday from 3 – 7 p.m. through October 14. The market will provide a chance for area residents to buy locally grown produce from approximately 30 different farmers. Organically grown fruits and vegetables will also be available, along with crafts and specialty items which will vary from week to week. The Plum Senior Community Center is located at 499 Center-New Texas Road. For more information on the Green Plum Farmer’s Market, call 412/795-2330. ■

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hen Polly Schmeck moved from her Pittsburgh home to what was then the small farming community of Plum, she quickly realized that although country life had its advantages, a little bit of urban life was needed to help the community. “It was the early ‘60s and my mom didn’t wait around for a government program or special committee to be formed—she saw a need and filled it,” explains Polly’s son, Jeff. “She and about seven other women got together and decided to do something for the community.” One of Schmeck’s primary concerns was the lack of a library for Plum

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Borough. “Back then, kids had to go to Oakmont or another borough to check out books,” says Schmeck. “When school was closed in the summer, kids didn’t have access to books locally.” The women set up a temporary library in a local building that was once a doctor’s office. Books were collected and housed until a permanent location was established. Members of the community were able to

come and borrow books from the fledgling library and adult literacy classes were also held at the site. “We held used books sales, sold pizza— you name it, we tried to raise money for the

library,” says Schmeck. Finally the Plum Community Library opened its doors in 1989 and Schmeck was a founding board member, serving until 2012. But Schmeck hasn’t just been an influence for change at the library. She also helped bring the Well Baby Conference to Plum, ensuring children in the borough receive the best possible start in life. Having worked as an LPN at two Pittsburgh hospitals for more than 20 years, Schmeck recognized the need for quality prenatal and postnatal care for women. She also volunteers regularly at the Plum Senior Community Center, with the Ladies of Charity at St. John the Baptist Church and the Plum Beautification Club which places ‘Welcome’ signs at all the entrances to Plum, complete with beautiful landscaped medians. She was also instrumental in starting the annual event Sugar Plum Days. When asked why she has done so much during the years to help her community, she simply says, “I sometimes wonder that myself, but I love this community. It just needed to be done.” Schmeck and her husband Anthony moved to Plum 50 years ago. Their seven children are all involved in community service, one of whom is a former mayor of Plum. Plum Borough recently recognized her with a special award for all of her years of volunteerism and community service. ■

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Plum Community Festival All of Plum Borough turned out for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebration for the Plum Community Festival. Live music kept toes tapping and fingers snapping. The smell of barbecue and grilled hot dogs filled the air. The highlight of the festival was a dazzling display of fireworks that lit up the night sky for miles. Well done Plum Borough and Plum Rotary! PHOTOS B y Ben Chronister

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hen it comes to education, too much is never enough. And in a world where job competition is fierce, parents believe the more educated their child is, the better their chances of getting that rewarding, high-salaried position that will allow them to grow as a professional, support a family and pad their 401(k). But ask any high school junior what they plan on majoring in, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re almost guaranteed to be met with a blank stare.

Traditional college is a smart choice, but for today's students, other options are available that do not require a degree. The job market indicates an increasing demand for skilled trades, non-degreed and service professionals which is quickly outpacing those who can deliver it. In this special section, we take a look at college preparation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from choosing the right preschool to prepping for SATs, as well as some alternatives to college that promise a bright future without the need for a four-year degree. Plum | Fall 2013 | icmags.com 11

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hile a college degree does garner some credibility and an advantage in finding a well-paying job, there has been an increase in demand for people who have the right skills, and not necessarily a degree, in certain industries. According to a recent story featured in Forbes magazine, jobs of the future are comparably

percent growth, and medical secretaries have seen an increase of 41 percent in recent years. Other top jobs include web developers, which has a median salary of more than $75,000 a year and has risen in popularity among those who are self-taught or who have only a minimal amount of college training. In fact, the demand for people in this field is so great that companies do not view it as a disadvantage if the person does not have a college degree, particularly the smaller start-up companies. Plumbers can make more than $46,000, a profession that is expected to grow 26 percent in the next few years. Paralegal assistants, electricians and industrial machine repairers are also professions that can expect an annual salary of more than $46,000. Administrative executive assistants could see a salary of more than $34,000. Bookkeepers and pest

Some in-demand professions that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require a four-year degree.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;low-skilled,â&#x20AC;? meaning they still require a lot of allaround intelligence to succeed, but not a degree. For example, carpentry has experienced a 56

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control specialists can earn more than $30,000, while receptionists and skin care specialists may be paid more than $25,000. A possible reason for this recent upward trend in jobs that do not require a college degree, may be that there is a heavier demand for people who offer actual services and specific skill sets. Caring for an aging population is one of the reasons that jobs like home health aides and personal care aides are at the top of the fastest growing jobs list compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Statistics, as reported by CareerCast. com. But right below these two occupations are biomedical engineers, which anticipates a 61 percent growth by 2020. Jobs such as brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons and tile and marble setters, expect to grow at least 60 percent by 2020. Veterinary technicians and technologists are expected to grow in demand by 52 percent. Reinforcing iron and rebar workers will increase by nearly 47 percent, physical therapy assistants by 46 percent, pipelayers and steamfitters by 45 percent, meeting and event planners by 44 percent and diagnostic medical sonographers by 43 percent. These fields all rank near the top of the list in popularity and expected job growth. According to Forbes, many of these types of jobs

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Biomedical engineering anticipates growth of

do not require a college education because a person could potentially learn more about them with onthe-job training as opposed to sitting in a college classroom. Many people who enter “non-degreed” professions are self-taught and begin freelancing with a few clients. Through word-of-mouth, they are able to grow enough to launch their own business. For the most part, the trend remains that college graduates still stand to earn more in their lifetimes than non-graduates, as companies will continue to look for the bachelor’s degree on a resume. However, there is a bright future for non-graduates with much potential if they have the desire and motivation to be successful.

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ne thing is for sure; school is not what it used to be. No longer are college students expected to sit for long periods of time in one classroom, listening to one professor while feverishly taking notes. Today, students have a wide array of schooling options, study tools and reference materials that make it easier to get the grade. Among these latest trends are:

Social Media: Social media has given students access to a whole new way of communicating and learning. In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classrooms, professors are blogging, maintaining Twitter and Facebook accounts and even communicating with students through these mediums. Students also have access to YouTube and may even be required to produce and post videos as a part of their learning curriculum. Students may find it helpful to use social media techniques to find employment since many sites, such as LinkedIn, give job seekers the venue to create resumes and profiles that are searchable by potential employers. Graduates can also begin networking with professionals in their desired field.

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Online Learning: No longer is traveling to a school building and sitting at a desk beside 25 other students part of school requirements. Students who want to pursue chosen fields of study can learn from home and study at their own pace laptop style. In fact, according to the Bacon Survey Research Group, the number of students enrolled in at least one online course increased for the ninth straight year. The study reports that the number of students taking online courses has surpassed six million and nearly one-third of all students in higher education are taking at least one online course. Some universities such as the University of CaliforniaBerkeley, Johns Hopkins University and Stanford, even offer free online

courses, a trend that is expected to continue in coming years.

Massive Open Online Course: Massive open online course, or MOOC, is a relatively new way for students to learn. MOOC is a course that is offered exclusively online to provide large interactive participation and open access through the Internet. MOOCs offer all of the traditional types of course materials, but also provide interactive user forums that help build communities among students and teachers and teaching assistants. These free courses only require the use of a computer and an Internet connection. As an extra incentive, there is some discussion about awarding official college credits to students who take these

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courses, which continue to grow in popularity around the globe, as they are offered in nearly 200 countries in 44 different languages and have more than 4,500 testing centers.

Better Job Market: Students graduating now may enter a better job market than students from previous years. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, companies expect to hire 9 percent more 2012 graduates than in 2011. And, students who have studied in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) have even greater odds of landing a job.

Game-Based Learning: While still a new concept for both students and teachers alike, game-based learning, or GBL, is a method of learning that is growing in popularity and has proven to be

an effective method of teaching. These games are designed exclusively to provide educational value to students in any type of educational environment. They are designed to teach students about certain subjects, reinforce growth and development, encourage the development of new skills, or understand an event that took place in history. GBL methods include boards, cards and video games and incorporate methods like learning simulations with both serious

games and video games into the classroom. In addition, this method offers both gameplay and subject matter so that students can easily remember what they have learned and get ready to apply it in the real world. Although this method is still in its infancy, it is expected to expand in growth in the coming years. The way we learn is changing and it is broadening our horizons, our skills and our possibilities.

The number of students taking online courses has surpassed

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and nearly one-third of all students in higher education are taking at least one online course.

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Occupations with the most job growth, 2010 projected 2020 (Numbers in thousands) Employment 2010 National Employment Matrix Title and Code

2010

2020

Change, 2010-20 Number

Median Annual Wage, 2010

00-0000

Total, All Occupations

143,068.2

163,537.1

20,468.9

14.3

$33,840

29-1111

Registered Nurses *

2,737.4

3,449.3

711.9

26.0

64,690

41-2031

Retail Salespersons

4,261.6

4,968.4

706.8

16.6

20,670

31-1011

Home Health Aides

1,017.7

1,723.9

706.3

69.4

20,560

39-9021

Personal Care Aides

861.0

1,468.0

607.0

70.5

19,640

43-9061

Office Clerks, General

2,950.7

3,440.2

489.5

16.6

26,610

35-3021

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

2,682.1

3,080.1

398.0

14.8

17,950

43-4051

Customer Service Representatives

2,187.3

2,525.6

338.4

15.5

30,460

53-3032

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

1,604.8

1,934.9

330.1

20.6

37,770

53-7062

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

2,068.2

2,387.3

319.1

15.4

23,460

25-1000

Postsecondary Teachers

1,756.0

2,061.7

305.7

17.4

45,690

31-1012

Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants

1,505.3

1,807.2

302.0

20.1

24,010

39-9011

Childcare Workers

1,282.3

1,544.3

262.0

20.4

19,300

43-3031

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

1,898.3

2,157.4

259.0

13.6

34,030

41-2011

Cashiers

3,362.6

3,612.8

250.2

7.4

18,500

25-2021

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

1,476.5

1,725.3

248.8

16.8

51,660

43-4171

Receptionists and Information Clerks

1,048.5

1,297.0

248.5

23.7

25,240

37-2011

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

2,310.4

2,556.8

246.4

10.7

22,210

37-3011

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

1,151.5

1,392.3

240.8

20.9

23,400

41-4012

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

1,430.0

1,653.4

223.4

15.6

52,440

47-2061

Construction Laborers

998.8

1,211.2

212.4

21.3

29,280

43-6013

Medical Secretaries

508.7

718.9

210.2

41.3

30,530

43-1011

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

1,424.4

1,627.8

203.4

14.3

47,460

47-2031

Carpenters

1,001.7

1,197.6

196.0

19.6

39,530

35-3031

Waiters and Waitresses

2,260.3

2,456.2

195.9

8.7

18,330

33-9032

Security Guards

1,035.7

1,230.7

195.0

18.8

23,920

25-9041

Teacher Assistants

1,288.3

1,479.3

191.1

14.8

23,220

13-2011

Accountants and Auditors

1,216.9

1,407.6

190.7

15.7

61,690

29-2061

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

752.3

920.8

168.5

22.4

40,380

29-1060

Physicians and Surgeons

691.0

859.3

168.3

24.4

111,570

31-9092

Medical Assistants

527.6

690.4

162.9

30.9

28,860

Source: Employment Projections program, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Choosing the Right College

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You made it. You got through grade school, succeeded in high school, and now the search begins … for the perfect college. You may already have your eye on a school, or you may be keeping your options open. Whatever your situation, there are some pointers to keep in mind when making your decision. To start, make a list of the colleges in which you are most interested. Divide the list into three categories: top choices, acceptable choices and sure-things. You also may want to add the reasons they interest you and the factors that make them unique. Seek out advice from those you trust – high school teachers, guidance counselors, friends and family members or school alumni – and ask why they favor a particular school. Also consider your educational goals and the field of study you would like to pursue. If one of your top choices does not offer that particular major, it may be safe to scratch it off your list. Another important component to consider is the social atmosphere and the type of housing accommodations the school has to offer. Do you want to attend a school where the students never sleep, or would you prefer to live in a quiet, non-party environment? Make sure the school that you choose will make you feel comfortable so you can succeed academically. Seek out printed information about the school. Directories, websites, maps and newsletters will help you navigate the campus and enable you to decide if this is where you want to spend the next four, or more, years. Lastly, talk to college representatives and staff on campus. Interview them about their likes and dislikes about the school, the academic and non-academic programs that the school offers and the types of financial aid that are available. Most importantly, make sure the school will meet your needs and help you to excel in whatever path you choose.

The SATs – Preparation is the Buzz Word You know there is no way around it. If you want to go to college, you must do well on the dreaded SAT test. This single event can lead to many sleepless nights and bouts of nervous anxiety. But if you head into the testing center armed with a few special tips, you may score well ahead of the game. For starters, begin preparing and studying for the test months in advance. Find practice tests or study guides online and upon completion of these practice exams, study the results. Find out why you scored wrong on a particular question and look at what you did right. Perhaps the best way to aid in preparation is to take challenging courses in high school. Take plenty of math and science courses and make sure that your reading comprehension and writing skills are in order. Develop a plan to study for the SATs for an allotted amount of time each day. Seek out the aid of a specialized tutoring service, such as the SAT tutoring offered at Huntington, which may not only help you with your studying, but may increase your confidence and calm your nerves. If you decide to take the test twice, learn from your experience the first time. Research the questions you got wrong on the first test and learn why you got them wrong. As the day of test approaches, do something relaxing the night before, such as reading a book and getting a good night’s sleep. Wake up early enough to eat a nutritious breakfast and plan to arrive at the testing center early. Finally, be sure you are prepared with the right materials – a valid ID for access to the testing center and several number 2 pencils. With preparation, you will find that the test-taking anxiety you initially felt, will be replaced with confidence and satisfaction.

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Paying for College You have your heart set on going to college. Now you need to pay for it. Planning ahead will not only help you save money, but may save you time, as well. First, plan ahead. Simply depositing a minimal amount of money into a savings account years ahead of college will pay off big when the bills for tuition and books start to come. There are a couple of easy methods for saving. The first is to write yourself a check each month that automatically goes into your college account. Or, simply have a part of your paycheck directly deposited into the account. Also, know that you do not have to save for the entire four years of school. There are options like financial aid, grants and loans available that can help to cover expenses and minimize the economic impact on your wallet. Consider investing in a prepaid tuition program, which enables you to prepay for tomorrow’s college tuition at today’s costs. Or, choose a 529 college savings plan, which has no guarantee of earnings, but can be used at any college, for any expense, and has specific tax advantages. Websites such as SavingforCollege.com, offer valuable resources for planning and maximizing your college tuition and other expenses. Most states have a website that contains information about prepaid tuition programs or 529 college savings plans. If you are beginning to save more than five years from the college entrance date, consider investing in mutual funds through a professional fund manager. If you have less than five years before entering college, consider other options such as savings accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit. With a little planning and some smart budgeting, paying for college is an attainable goal.

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INDUSTRY INSIGHT

Your Health

Are Your Hormones Making You Fat?

s many as 6 in 10 Americans want to lose weight. However, many people who are determined to lose weight often gain it right back. Studies show that this could be the result of preexisting hormone levels. How Hormones Affect Weight Gain

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There are three hormones that play a key role in regular hunger and weight gain: leptin, ghrelin, and insulin. When these hormones are out of balance, they can affect the signals that tell your brain when you’ve eating enough. Leptin: Leptin is a hormone produced primarily in the white fatty tissue in the body. When you have high body fat, you generally have high levels of leptin. The more calories you take in, the more leptin you produce, triggering the “full” response in your brain. Ghrelin: Ghrelin alerts your brain that you’re hungry. Ghrelin levels are at their highest right before you eat and at their lowest right afterward. Insulin: Insulin is produced in the pancreas, and its job is to regulate glucose. This means that insulin is a key player in metabolism and energy production. Insulin and leptin are closely correlated; when leptin levels increase, so does your insulin.

8 Ways to Keep Your Hormone Levels Balanced

1. Get proper sleep. Studies show that lack of sleep caused by stress can affect how our bodies balance our hormones. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. 2. Exercise. The CDC recommends that adults between the ages of 18-64 do at least two and a half hours of moderate intensity exercise each week. 3. Eat a plant-based diet low in sugar and simple carbohydrates. Switching to a plant-based diet, heavy with vegetables and fruit, can have great health implications. A plant based diet has been shown in numerous studies to be the best diet for human consumption. Most of the disease of the Western world such as cancer and heart disease are a result of eating a diet high in inflammatory factors, such as conventionally raised animal meat and grains. 4. Eliminate processed foods. Eating a diet high in processed foods has been linked to obesity and cancer, so stick to a diet that focuses on natural foods and not on those made in a factory. 5. Don’t over-eat. Even short-term overeating can cause insulin resistance in otherwise healthy adults. 6. Eat the right type of fats. Not all fats are created equal. The good fats are found in egg yolks, organ meats, fish, fish eggs, butter (from grass fed cows), coconut oil, nuts, seeds and avocados. 18 724.942.0940 to advertise | Plum

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7. Watch your supplements. Hormone levels can be thrown out of whack when there is too much calcium or not enough magnesium, so make sure you’re supplementing accordingly. 8. Avoid Fructose. Studies have shown that fructose consumption can increase leptin resistance. The average American gets that majority of their fructose from processed foods containing high fructose corn syrup.

The Takeaway Losing weight is an important goal for lots of people, but one that is often not achieved. By understanding the hormones that affect hunger and metabolism; leptin, ghrelin and insulin, along with the steps you can take to manage them, can give you a step up in your battle against the bulge. This Industry Insight was written by Dr. Aaron Tressler. Tressler Chiropractic has been serving area families for over 18 years. They specialize in providing life enhancing natural care to entire families, including chiropractic, nutrition and weight loss. Their passion lies in helping individuals reach their full potential, so they may lead fulfilling lives not dependent on drugs and surgery.

Local Eagle Scout Adam Molinaro

Takes on

the Restoration of the Old Stone Church By Marilyn K. Wempa

onroeville Historical Society was delighted when Adam Molinaro from Plum Borough inquired if there were any projects that he could do for the Society to earn his Eagle Scout award. In fact, there were eight possible projects. Adam chose to repair and interior stairs of the 119-year-old Old Stone Church. The front doors are thought to be the original ones installed when the church was rebuilt in 1894.

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A member of Boy Scout Troop 111 that meets at Holiday Park United Methodist Church, Adam, now 18, describes his overall scouting experience as fun and exciting, as well as a means to develop self-reliance and self-esteem. He was enthusiastic about becoming an Eagle Scout and didn’t mind the time and work it took to accomplish the rank of Eagle Scout. Since becoming a scout, Adam worked to achieve the ranks necessary to begin work on his Eagle Award by earning 37 merit badges and fulfilling leadership requirements. In January of 2012, after months of planning and obtaining approvals for his project, he began directing activity and doing manual work on the church. To his surprise, after four days of painstaking hand sanding with sheet after sheet of sandpaper, very little of the old stain came off the church’s front doors! This situation called for resourcefulness. He elected to use a power sander instead of sandpaper. “It made all the difference. It still took time and effort, but the sander was actually removing the years of sunbaked stain,” Adam said. No one was fond of wearing masks, but they were necessary to avoid breathing the dust created by using the sander, he added. His challenge didn’t end with the sanding, staining, and replacing of brass kickplates on the front doors; the tedious work on the back door and on the stairs leading from the pulpit to the groom’s room still remained. It involved replacing decayed wood, sanding, and staining the door and stairs and then adding a kickplate on the door. Though the project took a considerable amount of time and hard work, Adam knew the Monroeville Historical Society members would truly appreciate these improvements that had been needed for so many years. The society set a budget to pay for mutually agreed cost of materials and was glad to save thousands of dollars for these repairs. In addition to fellow scouts, volunteers included his brothers, Brandon and Jason Molinaro, Adam’s girlfriend, Courtney Liberatore and many other friends. Brendan Demich, who earned his Eagle award in 2011 by repairing the pews of the

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“Sydney” Story and photographs by Lisa Boyd of Plum

was never much of a dog person growing up. But after getting married, I reluctantly gave into my husband's wishes for a Siberian Husky. Since it was a Stanley Cup winning year when

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we got her, my husband named her after Pens star hockey player, Sidney Crosby. He tweaked the spelling of her name to “Sydney.” The first few months, I would have to admit that I sometimes wondered what I had gotten myself into, but as she grew out of her puppy stage, Sydney became an important part of our lives. I couldn't imagine life without her. She brings a smile to my face no matter how bad my day has gone. Sydney loves trips to the dog park, her evening walks and the occasional trip to Pet Night at Joe's Italian Ice for some ice cream. She's become such a part of the family, we even took her on vacation with us to the beach! -Our thanks to Lisa Boyd of Plum for sharing her story.

PLUM Borough School News

Plum Borough School District 24

Superintendent Letter

2013-14 School Calendar

District Bus Schedules

Sports Schedules

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics Like Never Before

Title I Services

Summer ESY 2013

Adlai Stevenson Elementary School Moving to AS@P

A Message from Dr. Glasspool

Dr. Timothy Glasspool Superintendent

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I am pleased to welcome back our students and their families for the 2013-2014 school year. A new school year presents every member of our school community with new opportunities and a fresh start. It is my hope this year is both memorable and filled with personal growth. June, July and August are the busiest months of the year for administrators and our custodial/maintenance staff. The sheer volume of work our employees accomplish each summer is impressive. State and Federal reporting, developing student and teacher schedules, planning for improvement, and interviewing prospective employees encompass a significant amount of time. Our Facilities Department has done an exceptional job this summer cleaning and repairing our facilities. In addition to annual cleaning and building maintenance, this summer we accomplished several major repair projects to our physical plant, completed all of the preparations to move the Adlai Stevenson students to AS@P (Adlai Stevenson at Pivik), and abated/demolished Adlai Stevenson. Other capital projects included fixing a crushed exterior sewer line at School Road, installation of a backflow preventer at AS@P, an internal sewer line repair at Oblock, floor settling at Oblock, roof drain and floor settling at Center, and a significant technology infrastructure upgrade. Our District focus for the upcoming school year is every student, every day. To ensure we meet our objectives, professional development time and activities are planned to improve teaching methodologies, implement the common core standards, and maintain a safe nurturing school environment. As our national education landscape continues to evolve, please know that Plum is committed to ensuring our students obtain a year’s worth of academic growth and development, and graduate with the skills necessary to contribute in an unforeseeable future.

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We believe providing a safe school environment is a top priority. Parallel to our educational initiatives we have allocated significant time and resources to ensure our staff and students’ safety during the school day. Prior to the start of this school year, every administrator renewed their National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) certification, and all professional staff received CPR, AED, and First Aid training. Our nurses, paraprofessionals, and physical education teachers participated in an intensive first aid and CPR training. As mandated by the PA Department of Education, every District full-time and part-time employee, including coaches, received mandated child abuse reporter training. Additionally, all of our coaches received sudden cardiac arrest and concussion training. Also, several improvements to our school’s physical safety and a joint review of our Emergency Operations Plan with the Plum Police Department have occurred this summer. Because of programmatic problems with the Electronic Mustang, we have opted for a new notification system. This new system is called Plum Connect. Plum Connect will notify parents of daily student absences and serve the District as our emergency notification system. In addition to a phone call, parents, students, staff, care givers, and residents can choose to sign up for text or email notifications for school delays, closings, and emergency events. An opt-in enrollment link is located on our main web page. Within the pages of our back-to-school issue, you will find pertinent information about our Title I and Special Education programs, student bus stop lists, and athletic schedules. As always, visit our District website for additional information. www.pbsd.k12.pa.us Best Regards, Dr. Timothy S. Glasspool Superintendent

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Notes Clerical Days 8/23, 1/17, 6/04

In-Service Day 8/21

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Election Day 11/5 Parent/Teacher Conferences

2nd Report Card Period-1/16

Thanksgiving Break 11/28, 11/29, 12/2

3rd Report Card Period-3/25 Early Dismissal

Winter Break 12/23 to 1/1

4th Report Card Period 6/05 Snow Make-Up Days

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Board Approved: 2/26/2013

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P LUM bor ou gh S CHOOL News

First Day of School 8/26 /13 - Last Day of School 6/5 /14

Plum Borough

2013-14

2013-14 District Bus Schedules

To Plum High School Bus # 100 - 7:00 a.m. Edgemeade Plan Cresthaven and Carriage Carriage and South Windgap Carriage and Belmont Valley Fields @ Old Leechburg Rd. Meadow Hill Dr. @ Old Leechburg Rd. Bus # 101 - 7:00 a.m. Milltown Rd. (Shearer Rd. to Repp Rd.) Repp Rd. (Milltown Rd. to Rte. #909) Carrie Ann Dr. @ Repp Rd. Kellywood Plan Lynn Ann Dr. (Loop) Kellywood Estates (New Plan) Emerald Dr. and Kellywood Ct. Bus # 102 - 6:55 a.m. Rockland Manor @ New Texas Boyce Park Village (First Loop) Regency Park Plan Regency Dr. and Pikeview (Upper and Lower)

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Bus # 104 - 7:00 a.m. Rustic Ridge Dr. # 106 and lower Rustic Ridge Dr. and Autumnwood Ct. Rustic Ridge Dr. and Stonedge Ct. Rustic Ridge Dr. and Meadowood Dr. Meadowood and Fieldstone Ct. Meadowood and Overbrook Terrace Bus # 105 - 6:55 a.m. Tahoe and Moraine Rd. Tahoe and Blue Ridge (Upper) Blue Ridge and Skyline Blue Ridge and Gasline Tahoe and Blue Ridge (Lower) Tahoe @ Pine Valley Rte #380 (New Texas Rd. to Center New Texas Rd.) Bus # 106 - 7:00 a.m. Edgemede Plan Belmont and Cresthaven Cresthaven and North Windgap Cresthaven and Shelbourne Shelbourne and South Windgap Shelbourne and Belmont Bus # 107 - 7:00 a.m. Shearer Rd. Kerr Rd. Entrance of Ramparts Rampart Blvd. and Duquesne Ligonier and Duquesne Rampart Blvd. and Ligonier Rampart Blvd. and Venango Ct.

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Bus # 108 - 6:55 a.m. Holiday Park Dr. and Settlers Ct. Holiday Park Dr. and Sierra (Upper) Holiday Park Dr. and Black Hills Rd. Hialeah and Church Driveway Hialeah and Mardi Gras Ozark Dr. and Hialeah

Bus # 184 - 6:55 a.m. Rte. #380 (Ozark Dr. to Sardis Rd.) Sardis Rd. (Rte.#380 to Webster Rd.) Upper Drennen @ Sardis Rd. McAllister Dr. @ Sardis Rd. Leechburg Rd. (Webster to Elicker Rd.) Cherry Springs @ Leechburg Rd.

Bus # 111 - 6:55 a.m. Oblock Rd. and Surfside Dr. Surfside Dr. and Rainer Dr. Surfside Dr. and Blueridge Surfside Dr. and Carnival Dr. Carnival and Presque Isle Dr. Charter Heights Impala and Cape Cod Impala and Catalina Catalina Dr. and North Duane

Bus # 185 - 6:50 a.m. Pierson Run Rd. (Rte. #380 to Old Frankstown Rd.) Old Frankstown Rd. Whispering Pines Plan Balkan Dr. @ Old Frankstown Center Rd. (Old Frankstown to Rte. #380) Mark Haven Plan Wimbledon and Providence Wimbledon and Dehaviland

Bus # 180 - 6:55 a.m. South Duane Dr. Presque Isle Dr. and Timothy Presque Isle Dr. and Tahoe Presque Isle Dr. and Conneaut (Upper and Lower) New Texas Rd. (Rte. #380 to Renton Rd.) Bus # 181 - 6:50 a.m. Rte. #909 (Kerr Rd. to Hulton Rd.) Coxcomb Lane Hulton Rd. (Rte. #909 to Leechburg Rd.) Pennsylvania Ave. Lincoln Ave. Northern Ave. Jefferson St. Frankland Ave. Kirk Dr. Mary St. Old Leechburg Rd. (Unity to Greendale Village) Bus # 110 - 6:50 a.m. Greensburg Rd. (Crystal Springs to Drennen Rd.) Old Leechburg Rd. (Greensburg Rd. to Sardis) Renton Rd. (Sardis Rd. to New Texas Rd.) Plum St. @ Renton Rd. Renton Ave and Renton Rd. Oak and Renton Ave. Apple and Oak Apple and Pine St. Bus # 183 - 6:55 a.m. Palmer Rd. Francis and Scott Rd. Scott and Roberts Rd. Roberts and Clements Rd. Eighmy and Finley Rd. Beech Rd. Elm Rd. Maple and Oak Rd. Center New Texas Rd. (Palmer to New Texas Rd.)

Bus # 186 - 6:50 a.m. Kane Rd. @ New Texas Rd. Logans Ferry and Shangri La Logans Ferry and Sagamore Logans Ferry and Teton Logans Ferry and Shasta Shasta and Creole New Texas Rd. (Rte.#286 to Rte.#380) Falls Village Knollview Dr. Carpenter Dr. Bus # 187 - 7:00 a.m. Rte. #380 (Center to Millers Lane) Willow Village @ Rte. #380 Millers Lane and Mower Dr. Mower and Vale Dr. Crestview Dr. and Deborah Jane Dr. Deborah Jane and Universal Rd. Universal Rd. Frankin Dr. Elwood Ave. Leechburg Rd. (Siple St. to Nesbits) Bus # 188 - 6:55 a.m. Unity Center Rd. (Center to Unity) Jackson Rd. Bank St. @ Allegheny Ave. Center and Perry St. Elicker Rd. Bus # 189 - 6:55 a.m. Alcan and Ohiopyle Abers Creek Rd. and Cayuga Dr. Abers Creek and Chapparal Chapparal @ 2240 Chapparal and Green Haven Ct. Chapparal and Cayuga Bus # 190 - 6:55 a.m. Anderson Ave. and Anderson Lane Anderson Ave. and Miller’s Lane Miller’s Lane and Regency Dr.

Bus # 192 - 6:55 a.m. Pine Valley Dr. (Middle) Pine Valley Dr. and Malabar Oblock Rd. and Malabar Oblock Rd. Deer Valley Estates Oblock Rd. and Great Smokey Oblock Rd. and Alcan Dr. Bus # 193 - 6:55 a.m. Ohiopyle and Oblock Rd. Holiday Park Dr. and Oblock Rd. Holiday Park Dr. (Middle) Holiday Park Dr. and Presque Isle Dr. Presque Isle Dr. and Sun Valley Fiesta Dr. and Holiday Park Dr. Bus # 194 - 6:50 a.m. Logans Ferry Heights Voscamp and Entrance Dr. Memorial Dr. Browntown Rd. Old Leechburg Rd. (Sardis to Ross Hollow Rd.) Ross Hollow Rd. (Old Leechburg to New Texas) Rustic Ridge Drive # 107 and higher Rustic Ridge Dr. and Timberwood Ct. Rustic Ridge Dr. and Brookside Rustic Ridge Dr. @ 128 Bus # 195 - 6:55 a.m. Rte. #380 (New Texas to Ozark Dr.) Ozark and Nassau Dr. Mardi Gras and Nassau Havana Dr. and Paree (Upper and Lower) Havana Dr. and Holiday Park Dr. Bus # 197 - 6:55 a.m. Oblock Rd. and Kinzua Mt. Hood and Oblock Rd. Key West and Oblock Rd. Key West and Shady Hollow Key West and Sugarloaf Mt. Hood and Sugarloaf Woodlawn Estates Wedgewood and Red Oak Douglas Fir and Firwood New Texas Rd. (Renton Rd. to Nesbits)

Bus # 199 - 6:55 a.m. Old Leechburg Rd. (Ross Hollow to New Texas Rd.) Highlands Plan (Stirling and Aberdeen) Old Leechburg Rd. (New Texas to Greendale Village) Windy Oaks @ Old Leechburg Rd. Greendale Village Harvest Hill and Grovecrest Harvest Hill and Greendale Knollwood Ct.

Willow Village Rte. #380 (Unity Center Rd. to New Texas Rd.) Bus # 111 - 7:25 a.m. Shearer Rd. Ramparts Plan Peppertree and Dinwiddie Dinwiddie and Frontenac Ramparts Blvd. and Frontenac Ramparts Blvd. and Ligonier Ramparts Blvd. and Venango Ct. Ramparts Blvd. and Duquesne Duquesne and Ligonier Ramparts Ct. Bus # 183 - 7:25 a.m. Rte. #909 (Kerr Rd. to Hulton Rd.)

Bus # 261 - 6:30 A.M Clements Rd. (Rte. #380 to Renton Rd.) Webster Rd. Wright Rd. Logans Ferry Hill (Webster to Rte. #909) Barking Rd. Rte #909 (Logans Ferry Hill to Kerr Rd.)

(Bus #184 in P.M.) Hulton Rd. (Bus #184 in P.M.) Pennsylvania Ave. (Bus #184 in P.M.) Northern Ave. (Bus # 184 in P.M.) Frankland Ave. (Bus # 184 in P.M.) Kirk Dr. (Bus #184 in P.M.)

To Oblock Junior High School Bus # 100 - 7:30 a.m. Mardi Gras and Nassau Ozark Dr. and Nassau Dr. Ozark Dr. And Bahama Dr. Hialeah Dr. and Mardi Gras Holiday Park Dr. and Settlers Ct. Holiday Park Dr. and Sierra (Upper) Holiday Park Dr. and Black Hills Impala and Cape Cod Impala and Catalina South Duane Dr.

Mary St. (Bus # 184 in P.M.) Allegheny @ Bank (Bus #108 in P.M.)

Steurnagle Lane @ Hulton Rd. (Bus #184 In P.M.)

Bus # 102 -7:20 a.m. Universal Rd. (Unity Center Rd. to Deborah Jane Dr.) Vale Dr. and Crestview Vale Dr. and Arlington Vale Dr. and Deborah Jane Dr. Vale Dr. and Mower Rte. #380 (Crestview to Millers Lane) Edgemeade Plan (Bus # 197 in P.M.) Cresthaven and Shelbourne (Bus # 197 in P.M.) Shelbourne and South Windgap ( Bus # 197 in P.M.) Cresthaven and Carriage (Bus # 197 in P.M.) South Windgap and Carriage (Bus # 197 in P.M.) Carriage and Belmont (Bus # 197 in P.M.) Bus # 105 - 7:25 a.m. Leechburg Rd. (Nesbits to Siple St.) Unity Center Rd. ( Leechburg Rd. to Millers Lane) Unity Center Apartments Crestview Dr. and Deborah Jane Dr. Regency Dr. and Millers Lane Regency Dr. and Kathy Lynn Rte. # 380 (Millers Lane to Center)

Bus # 184 - 7:25 a.m. Repp Rd. New Kellywood Plan Kellywood Ct. and Emerald Kellywood Estates Lynn Ann Dr. and Kelly Ridge Lynn Ann Dr. (Middle) Lynn Ann Dr. and Ridgeview Carrie Ann Dr. @ Repp Rd. Milltown Rd. New Texas Rd. (Nesbits to Rte. #380) (Bus #108 in P.M.)

Bus # 186 - 7:25 a.m. New Texas Rd. (Rte. #380 to Rte. #286) Kane Rd. @ New Texas Rd. Logans Ferry Rd. and Shangri La Logans Ferry Rd. and Sagamore Logans Ferry Rd. and Teton Logans Ferry Rd. and Shasta Pine Valley Dr. (Middle) Pine Valley Dr. and Malabar Oblock Rd. (1000 - 1100 Block) Bus # 188 - 7:15 a.m. Sardis Rd. (Webster to Old Leechburg Rd). McAllister Dr. @ Sardis Rd. Renton Rd. (Sardis Rd. to New Taxas Rd.) Apple and Renton Rd. Apple and Oak Rd. Oak and Renton Ave. Renton Ave. and Renton Rd. Woodlawn Estates (Bus #108 in P.M.) continued on next page

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Bus # 191 - 7:05 a.m. Rampart Blvd. and Prince George Rampart Blvd. and Frontenac Frontenac and Dinwiddie Dr. Peppertree

Bus # 198 - 6:55 a.m. Rainier and Catskill Dr. Catskill Dr. (Middle) Surfside and Catskill Dr. Surfside and Tivoli Briarwood and New Texas Rd.

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2013-14 District Bus Schedules cont'd Havana and Paree Upper & Lower (Bus # 108 in P.M.) Holiday Park Dr. and Havana (Bus #108 in P.M.)

Rte. #380 (New Texas to Abers Creek)

Bus # 189 - 7:25 a.m. Center New Texas Rd. (Plum Crest to Palmer Rd.) Francis and Palmer Rd. Scott and Roberts Rd. Roberts and Clements Rd. Scott and Francis Rd. McJunkin and Finley Finley and Eighmy Beech and Elm Maple and Oak Briarwood @ New Texas Rd. Rockland Manor @ New Texas Rd.

Bus # 197 - 7:30 P.M. Center Rd. (Center to Old Frankstown Rd.) Oblock Ave. Mark Haven Plan Wimbledon and Justine Wimbledon and Providence Wimbledon and Dehaviland Old Frankstown Rd.

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Bus # 190 - 7:25 a.m. Leechburg Rd. (Elicker to Sardis Rd.) Cherry Springs @ Leechburg Rd. Browntown Rd. Logans Ferry Heights Memorial Dr. Voscamp Dr. Greensburg Rd. (Crystal Springs to Drennen Rd) Hemphill Hollow Rd. @ Greensburg Rd. Abers Creek Rd. (Rte. #380 to Holiday Park Dr.) Bus # 192 - 7:25 a.m. Ross Hollow Rd. (New Texas Rd. to Old Leechburg Rd.) Rustic Ridge Plan (Both Loops) Ridgetop and Meadowood Meadowood and Rustic Ridge Dr. Rustic Ridge @ Ross Hollow Rd. Old Leechburg Rd. (Ross Hollow to Sardis Rd.) Sardis Rd. (Old Leechburg Rd. to Rte. #380) Rte #380 (Sardis to Abers Creek Rd.) (Bus #190 in P.M.)

Bus # 193 - 7:25 a.m. Elicker Rd. (Bus #108 in P.M.) Anderson Ave and Millers Lane Pikeview Dr. (Upper and Lower) Regency Park School Driveway Unity Center Rd. (Millers Lane to Rte. #380) Jackson Rd. Willow Dr. Pierson Run Rd. Old Frankstown Rd. (Pierson Run Rd. to Rte. #286) Whispering Pines Plan Balkan Dr. and Foxtail Rd. Bus # 195 - 7:25 A.M Old Leechburg Rd. (New Texas to Unity Center Rd.) Windy Oaks @ Old Leechburg Rd. Meadow Hill Dr. Greendale Village Greendale and Harvest Hill Dr. Greendale and Knollwood Ct. Boyce Park Village (First Loop) 28 Plum

(Bus #108 in P.M.)

Bus # 183 - 8:15 a.m. Hialeah and Church Driveway Hialeah and Mardi Gras Hialeah and Monte Carlo Hialeah and Ozark (Upper) Ozark and Bahama (Bus # 106 in P.M.)

Bus # 184 - 8:15 a.m. Presque Isle and Timothy South Duane Dr. (Bus #180 in P.M.)

Bus # 261 - 7:15 a.m. Rte. #909 (Kerr Rd. to Logans Ferry Hill) Barking Rd. Nichols and Voscamp Logans Ferry Hill Edwards Rd. Webster Rd. Old Leechburg Rd. (Sardis to Greensburg Rd.) Old Leechburg Rd. (Ross Hollow to New Texas Rd.) Highlands Plan (Stirling and Aberdeen) Clements Rd. (Renton to Rte. #380)

To Holiday Park Elementary School

Bus # 100 - 8:10 a.m. Pine Valley Dr. (Rte. #286 to Tahoe Dr.) Pine Valley And Malabar Harborview and Arcadia Park Key West and Shady Hollow Key west and Sugarloaf Mt. Hood and Sugarloaf Bus # 101 - 8:10 a.m. Logans Ferry Rd. (3807 down) Shangri La Apartments Pin Oak Alvin Ct. Charter Heights Sandune Ct. Impala and Cape Cod Dr. Catalina and North Duane Dr. Bus # 102 - 8:10 a.m. Blue Ridge and Tahoe (Lower) Blue Ridge and Gas Line Blue Ridge and Skyline Blue Ridge and Tahoe (Upper) Tahoe and Moraine Oliver Ct. Bus # 103 - 8:05 a.m. Whispering Pines Plan Foxtail Rd and Lacebark Foxtail and Balkan Dr. Kane Rd. Logans Ferry Rd. (3807 and Higher) Logans Ferry and Teton Logans Ferry and Shasta Shasta and Creole (Bus #198 in P.M.)

Bus # 186 - 8:10 a.m. Chapparal Dr. Abers Creek Rd. and Chapparal Abers Creek Rd. (Middle) Abers Creek Rd. and Cayuga Holiday Park Dr. and Settlers Ct. Holiday Park Dr. and Upper Sierra Holiday Park Dr. and Black Hills Bus # 194 - 8:05 a.m. New Texas Rd. (Rte. #380 to Rte. #286) Carpenter Dr. Yettman Dr. Falls Village East View McKim Dr. Woodlawn Estates Douglas Fir and Firwood Wedgewood and Red Oak

To Regency Park Elementary School

Bus # 108 - 8:05 a.m. Rte. #380 (Crestview to Center) Willow Village @ Rte. #380 Unity Center Road (Center to Anderson Lane) College Ave. Jackson Rd. Anderson Ave. Universal Rd. (Deborah Jane to Unity Center Rd.) Franklin Dr. Ellwood Ave. Unity Center Rd. (Millers Lane to Anderson Ave.) Unity Center Apartments Bus # 191 - 7:50 a.m. Logans Ferry Hill Demetrio Lane Edwards Rd. Logans Ferry Heights Memorial Dr. Browntown Rd. Siple and Leechburg Rd. Center St. and Perry Allegheny and Bank St. Garlow and Perry Garlow (Middle)

Bus # 193 - 8:05 a.m. Saltsburg Road (New Texas to Oblock Road) Oblock Rd. (Saltsburg to # 1714) Oblock Rd. and Old Farm Dr. Oblock Rd. and Alcan Dr. Oblock Rd. and Great Smokey Dr. Oblock Rd. and Ohiopyle Dr. Holiday Park Dr. - #359 and Lower Holiday Rark Dr. and Alcan Dr. Bus # 112 - 8:05 a.m. Saltsburg Rd. (Oblock Rd to Borough Line) Fiesta Dr. @ Holiday Park Dr. kooser @ Holiday Park Dr. Chapparal Dr. and Cayuga Dr. Chapparal Dr. and Green Haven Ct.

Bus # 187 - 8:00 a.m. 231 Coxcomb Hill Kellywood (Phase #2) Emerald and Kellwood Ct. Rampart Gardens 219 Ligonier Lane Duquesne and Ligonier Lebeouf and Duquesne 198 Coxcomb Hill Bus # 190 - 8:10 a.m. Sardis Rd. (Rte. #380 to Webster Rd.) Upper Drennen Rd. @ Sardis Rd. Leechburg Rd. (Sardis Rd. to Nesbits ) Cherrywood Dr. and Blossom Ct. Cherrywood Dr. @ Leechburg Rd. (Bus #183 in P.M.)

Bus # 114 - 8:05 a.m. Presque Isle Dr. and Aloha Dr. Presque Isle Dr. and Sun Valley Dr. Presque Isle Dr. and Conneauet Dr. Presque Isle Dr. and Carnival Dr.

Bus # 192 - 8:00 a.m. Milltown Rd. (Shearer Rd. to Repp Rd.) Repp Rd. (Milltown Rd. to Repp Rd.) Carrie Ann Dr. @ Repp Rd. Kellywood Estates Lynn Ann and Kelly Ridge Lynn Ann (Middle) Lynn Ann and Ridgewood Ct. Dinwiddie Dr. (Frontenac to Kerr Rd.) Dinwiddie Dr. and Frontenac Peppertree Dr. # 123 and Lower Ashley Ln. Dinwiddie Dr. and Peppertree Dr. (Stop Sign) Dinwiddie Dr. @ Sunnyside Daycare

To Pivik Elementary School Bus # 104 - 8:05 a.m. New Texas Road (Nesbits to Old Leechburg Rd.) Highlands Plan Stirling and Windsor Ct. Stirling and Aberdeen Glengarry Ct. Aberdeen Dr and Edenburg Dr.

Bus # 195 - 8:05 a.m. New Texas Rd. (Rte. #380 to Old Leechburg Rd.) Leechburg Rd. (New Texas Rd. to Ralph St.) Old Leechburg Rd. (New Texas to School Rd. A.M. only) Greendale Village Harvest Hill and Grovecrest Harvest Hill and Greendale

Bus # 113 8:05 a.m. Rainier Dr.and Bar Harbor Dr. Rainier Dr.and Surfside Dr. Surfside Dr. and Catskill Dr. Surfside Dr. and Tivoli Dr. Harborview and Tivoli Dr. Tahoe Dr. and Blue Ridge Dr. Tahoe Dr. and Presque Isle Dr.

Greendale and Brushy Ridge Ct. Valley Fields @ Old Leechburg Rd. Rolling Hills Ct. Meadow Hill Dr. @ Old Leechburg Rd. Windy Oak Dr. and Pin Oak Bus # 196 - 8:00 a.m. Greensburg Rd. (Rt. #909 to Drennen Rd.) Crystal Springs Drennen Rd. Old Leechburg Rd. (Greensburg Rd. to Sardis Rd.) McAllister Dr. (First Turn Around) Old Leechburg Rd. (Sardis Rd. to New Texas Rd.) Old Leechburg Rd. (New Texas Rd. to School Rd.) Bus # 199 - 8:05 a.m. Shearer Rd. Kerr Rd. Ramparts Rampart Ct. Rampart and Duquesne Rampart Blvd. and Venango Ct. Rampart Blvd. and Ligonier Rampart Blvd. and Prince George Frontenac and Tionesta Rampart Blvd. and Frontenac Frontenac (Middle) Peppertree Dr. # 124 and Higher Peppertree and Dinwiddie (No Stop Sign) Bus #244 - 8:00 a.m. Webster Rd. (Greensburg Rd. to Sardis Rd.) Wright Rd. To Center Elementary School Bus # 105 - 8:15 a.m. Renton Rd. (Sardis Rd. to New Texas Rd.) Plum St. Renton Rd. and Renton Ave. Renton Ave. and Oak St. Apple and Oak St. Renton Rd. and Apple St. Palmer Rd. Francis and Palmer Francis Rd. Francis and Scott Scott and Roberts Roberts and Clements Bus # 111 - 8:10 a.m. Ross Hollow Rd. (Old Leechburg Rd. to New Texas Rd.) Rustic Ridge Plan Ridgetop and Rustic Ridge Dr. Rustic Ridge Dr. and BrooksideDr. Rustic Ridge Dr. and Timberwood Ct. Bus # 110 - 8:05 a.m. Center Rd. (Center to Old Frankstown Rd.) Oblock Ave Mark Haven Plan continued on next page

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To Adlai Stevenson @ Pivik Elementary School Bus # 107 - 8:05 a.m. Briarwood and Thornwood Briarwood and Thistle Ct. Rockland Dr. Rockland and Stone Haven Ct. Rockland and Sandstone Ct. Rockland and Cobblestone Dr. Cobblestone and Limestone Ct. Oblock Rd. (New Texas Rd. to Holiday Park Dr. ) Deer Valley Estates @ Oblock Rd. Oblock Rd. and Kinzua Holiday Park Drive (# 360 and Higher) Oblock and Holiday Park Dr.

Bus # 181 - 8:05 a.m. Rte. #909 (Ramparts to Hulton Rd.) Coxcomb Lane Hulton Rd. Pennsylvania Ave. Lincon Ave. Jefferson Ave. Frankland Ave. Eastern Ave. Morath Lane Kirk Dr. (go in Trailer Ct.) Mary St. Old Leechburg Rd. (Pinto to Greendale Village) PM ONLY Old Leechburg Rd. ( New Texas to School Rd.) Windy Oak Dr. and Pin Oak Steurnagle Lane Elicker Rd. Rosewood @ Elicker Rd.

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Garlow and Argow Sherrie and Jane St. Sherrie and Cris Ct. Old Leechburg Rd. (Unity to Sherrie Dr.)

2013-14 District Bus Schedules cont'd Douglas Dr. and Justine Dr. Wimbledon Dr. and Justine Dr. Winbledon Dr. and Providence Dr. Wimbledon Dr. and Dehaviland Dr. Bus # 185 - 8:00 a.m. Edgemead Plan Cresthaven and Carriage Carriage at #208 Carriage and South Windgap Carriage and Belmont McJunkin Rd. Eighmy andFinley Beech Rd. (Eighmy to Center New Texas Rd.) Maple Rd. and Oak Rd. Beech Rd. and Elm Rd. Bus # 188 - 8:00 a.m. Rustic Ridge Plan Rustic Ridge Dr. and Autumnwood Ct. Rustic Ridge Dr. and Stonedge Ct. Rustic Ridge Dr. and Meadowood Dr. Meadowood Dr. and Fieldstone Ct. Meadowood Dr. and Overbrook Terrace Meadowood Dr. and Rustic Ridge Dr. Center New Texas Rd. (Plum Crest to Palmer Rd.)

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Bus # 189 - 8:10 a.m. Edgemead Plan Belmont and Cresthaven Cresthaven and North Windgap Cresthaven and Shelbourne Shelbourne and South Windgap Shelbourne and Belmont Center New Texas Rd. (Rte. 380 to Center School) Bus # 197 - 8:00 a.m. Rte. 380 (Unity Center Rd. to New Texas Rd.) Boyce Park Village (Both Loops) Bus # 244 - 7:50 a.m. Coxcomb Hill Barking Rd. Columbia Rd. Pine St. Extention (Renton Plan) 1455 Mallisee Rd. Bus # 249 - 8:15 a.m. Old Frankstown Rd. (Rte. 286 to Pierson Run Rd.) Pierson Run Rd. Trestle Rd. Thomas St. at Pierson Run Rd. ( Bus # 255 in P.M.)

To St. Johns School Bus # 106 - 7:40 a.m. Old Farm Rd. Oblock Rd. and Ohiopyle Oblock Rd. and Holiday Park Dr. Oblock Rd. and Kinzua 30 Plum

Mt. Hood and Sugarloaf Key West Dr. Presque Isle Dr. and Carnival Presque Isle Dr. and Conneaut Havana and Paree Ozark and Nassau Hialeah and Ozark Ross Hollow Rd. (Old Leechburg Rd. to New Texas Rd.) (Bus # 191 in P.M.) Rustic Ridge and Stonedge Ct. (Bus #191 in P.M.) Meadowood and Ridge Top (Bus #191 in P.M.) Meadowood and Rustic Ridge Dr. (Bus #191 in P.M.) Pampena Lane @ Ross Hollow Rd. (Bus #191 in P.M.) 3412 Leechburg Rd. (Bus #191 in P.M.) Bus #108 - 8:10 a.m. Anderson Ave. (Bus #183 in P.M.) Regency Park School (Bus #199 in P.M.) Bus # 180 - 7:45 a.m. Whispering Pines Balkan Dr. @ Foxtail Charter Heights Impala and Cape Cod Tahoe and Moraine Blue Ridge Loop Harborview @ Arcadia Park Pine Valley Dr. 1099 Oblock Rd. Bar Harbor and Rainier 344 Holiday Park Dr. New Texas Rd. (Rte. #380 to Old Leechburg Rd.) Rockland Manor Loop Briarwood Hills Loop Old Leechburg Rd. (New Texas Rd. to Unity) Windy Oaks @ Old Leechburg Rd. Greendale Village Harvest Hill and Greendale Harvest Hill and Grovecrest Bus # 181 - 8:10 a.m. Hulton Rd. Hulton Rd. and Pennsylvania Ave. (Bus #247 in P.M.)

Bus # 182 - 8:05 a.m. Center Rd. (Center to Old Frankstown Rd.) Mark Haven Plan Wimbledon and Providence (Bus #199 in P.M.)

Bus # 187 - 8:05 a.m. Kellywood @ Repp Rd. (Phase 2) Emerald Dr. and Kellywood Ct. Duquesne and Lebeouf (Bus #104 in P.M.) Bus # 189 - 8:10 a.m. Edgemead Plan Belmont and Cresthaven Cresthaven and North Windgap Cresthaven and Shelbourne Shelbourne and South Windgap Shelbourne and Belmont (Bus #199 in P.M.)

Bus # 192 - 8:10 a.m. Repp Rd. (Rte.#909 to Milltown) Kellywood Estates Lynn Ann Dr. (Middle) Lynn Ann and Kelly Ridge Ridgeview and Kelly Ridge Dinwiddie Dr. (Frontenac to Kerr Rd.) Dinwiddie Dr. and Frontenac Dinwiddie Dr. and Peppertree Dr. Dinwiddie Dr. and Sunnyside Daycare (Bus #104 in P.M.)

Bus # 193 - 8:15 a.m. Sherrie and Chris Ct. Garlow and Perry St. (Bus #183 in P.M.)

Bus # 196 - 8:10 a.m. McAllister Dr. (Bus #191 in P.M.) Bus # 198 - 7:50 a.m. Alcan Dr. Chapparal Dr. Holiday Park Dr. and Sierra New Texas Rd. (Rte.#286 to Rte.#380) (Bus #182 in P.M.)

Boyce Park Village (Both Loops) Maple Rd. and Oak Rd. McJunkin Rd. Eighmy and Finley Rd. Unity Center Rd. (Francis Rd. to St. Johns School) Bus # 199 - 8:05 a.m. Ramparts Rampart Blvd. and Ligonier (Bus #104 in P.M.)

Bus # 185 - 8:05 a.m. Edgemede Plan Cresthaven and Carriage Carriage @ 224 Carriage and South Windgap Carriage and Belmont (Bus #199 in P.M.)

Bus # 247 - 8:10 a.m. Highlands Plan Stirling and Aberdeen Glengarry Ct. Renton Ave and Walnut Thomas St. @ Pierson Run Rd. Center Hill Rd. @ Pierson Run Rd.

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2013 Schedules | Cross Country • Football • Golf • Soccer • Tennis • Volleyball

Girls Tennis

8/23/13 Fox Chapel High School 8/26/13 Shady Side Academy 8/28/13 Woodland Hills High School 8/30/13 McKeesport Area High School 9/4/13 Shaler Area High School 9/6/13 Penn Hills Senior High School 9/9/13 Gateway Senior High School 9/11/13 Girls Section Singles @ Fox Chapel HS 9/13/13 Fox Chapel High School 9/16/13 Shady Side Academy 9/20/13 Woodland Hills High School 9/23/13 McKeesport Area High School 9/27/13 Shaler Area High School 9/30/13 Penn Hills Senior High School 10/2/13 Girls Section Doubles @ Fox Chapel 10/4/13 Gateway Senior High School 10/7/13 Hampton High School 10/9/13 Burrell Senior High School *Home games shown in bold

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Golf

8/20/13 Fox Chapel High School 8/21/13 Franklin Regional High School 8/23/13 Kiski Area Sr High School 8/28/13 Penn Hills Senior High School 8/29/13 Riverview Jr/Sr High School 8/30/13 Woodland Hills High School 9/4/13 Gateway Senior High School 9/5/13 Hampton High School 9/6/13 Fox Chapel High School 9/10/13 Franklin Regional High School

9/12/13 Kiski Area Sr High School 9/16/13 WPIAL Individual Sectional Qualifiers @ Fox Chapel 9/18/13 WPIAL Girls Individual Sectional Qualifiers 9/19/13 Penn Hills Senior High School 9/20/13 Penn Trafford High School 9/25/13 WPIAL Boys Individual Finals 9/26/13 Deer Lakes High School 9/30/13 WPIAL Girls Individual Finals 9/30/13 Woodland Hills High School 10/1/13 Gateway Senior High School

Boys Soccer

Girls Soccer

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8/30/13 8/31/13 9/3/13 9/5/13 9/10/13 9/14/13

Shaler Tournament vs Knoch Shaler Tournament vs TBA Central Catholic Allderdice High School Fox Chapel High School North Allegheny Senior High School 9/17/13 Woodland Hills High School 9/19/13 Penn Hills Senior High School 9/21/13 Gateway Senior High School 9/24/13 Central Catholic 9/26/13 Allderdice High School 9/28/13 Fox Chapel High School 9/30/13 Franklin Regional High School 10/3/13 Woodland Hills High School 10/8/13 Penn Hills Senior High School 10/10/13 Gateway Senior High School 10/15/13 McKeesport Area High School

Girls Volleyball

8/31/13 Butler Tournament 9/3/13 McKeesport Area High School 9/5/13 Shaler Area High School 9/7/13 Shaler Area Varsity Tournament 9/10/13 Penn Hills Senior High School 9/12/13 Woodland Hills HS 9/14/13 Plum Girls Varsity Tournament 9/17/13 Oakland Catholic High School 32 Plum

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8/30/13 Indiana Tournament vs. Hollidaysburg 8/31/13 Indiana Tournament vs. TBA 9/4/13 Oakland Catholic High School 9/5/13 Franklin Regional High School 9/7/13 Shaler Area High School 9/9/13 Allderdice High School 9/11/13 Fox Chapel High School 9/18/13 Woodland Hills High School 9/20/13 Penn Hills Senior High School 9/23/13 Gateway Senior High School 9/25/13 Oakland Catholic High School 9/27/13 Allderdice High School 9/30/13 Fox Chapel High School 10/4/13 Woodland Hills High School 10/7/13 Penn Hills Senior High School 10/9/13 Gateway Senior High School 10/14/13 Knoch High School

9/19/13 Gateway Senior High School 9/23/13 Peters Township High School 9/26/13 McKeesport Area High School 10/1/13 Shaler Area High School 10/4/13 Penn Hills Senior High School 10/7/13 Baldwin High School 10/8/13 Woodland Hills High School 10/10/13 Oakland Catholic High School 10/15/13 Gateway Senior High School 10/19/13 North Allegheny Tournament

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2013 Schedules | Cross Country • Football • Golf • Soccer • Tennis • Volleyball

football

8/30/13 Bethel Park Senior High School 9/6/13 Baldwin High School 9/13/13 Mount Lebanon Senior High School 9/20/13 Woodland Hills High School 9/27/13 Canon-Mcmillan Senior High School 10/4/13 Peters Township High School 10/11/13 Penn Hills Senior High School 10/18/13 Upper St. Clair High School 10/25/13 Pine-Richland High School

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Gateway In nd Catholic 8/31/13 ls and Oakla il H d n la d o Wo 9/10/13 Kiski Area 9/24/13 tional rk ntown Invita io n U Schenley Pa 3 9/28/1 ship Meet @ n io p m a h C Section 10/1/13 ational ve City Invit ro G 3 /1 10/5 and Avella enn Trafford 10/14/13 P nships IAL Champio P W 3 /1 4 10/2

*Home games shown in bold

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics Like Never Before

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Regency Park Elementary School, in partnership with students, parents, and community, will strive to achieve excellence in STEAM Education by preparing all students to take their place in the diverse and changing world of the 21st century. A state of the art STEAM lab will create an environment in which students will have the desire to succeed through active participation. Regency Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s STEAM lab will provide our students with the opportunity to explore science, art, and math concepts above and beyond what is available in the classroom. These additional projects will enrich our students and reinforce key concepts, promote mastery learning of standards, and improve studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; overall performance in these key areas. The STEAM lab will consist of valuable hands-on manipulatives and interactive resources that will promote students to explore math, art, and science concepts. We all agree that students learn best when actively engaged. We want our students to participate in engaging, action-driven challenges and interactive activities within each project to motivate students to explore and

All teachers will have a common understanding of effective instructional strategies which will then be consistently implemented throughout the school.

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experience Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics like never before. This type of learning environment will help us to accomplish our goals in creating an exciting, hands on environment, where students and staff are motivated and engaged in learning. The STEAM resource lab will positively impact the community of Regency Park Elementary School. All teachers will have a common understanding of effective instructional strategies which will then be consistently implemented throughout the school. By incorporating these strategies through the use of project-based learning, our students will gain a better understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. One goal in implementing this STEAM lab is to have our students engage in Level 4, Depth of Knowledge, thinking skills such as applying mathematical models to illuminate a problem or situation. In addition, we want our students to conduct an activity that requires specifying a problem, designing and conducting an experiment, analyzing its data, and reporting the results/solutions. Lastly, we want to increase participation in our annual Health and Science Fair as well as our annual Art Fair. An increase in participation will be a reflection of positive attitude changes toward the science, math, and art areas.

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Title I is a federally funded supplemental reading program for students showing a need for reading intervention. Supplemental reading instruction from Title I teachers is available to all students in grades K through 6 who demonstrate a need. The Title I teachers are certified reading specialists who work closely with classroom teachers to develop appropriate interventions. In the Plum Borough School District, Title I services are provided at Center, Holiday Park, Pivik, and Regency Park Elementary Schools. Reading Support Instruction is part of the regular education program schedule and may take place in the regular classroom or in the Title I classroom. Instruction is based on the individual needs of the students, focusing on improving reading skills. The purpose of the program is to provide additional instruction and practice in all facets of the reading process. Students in grades K through 6 are taught in educational environments that best meet their needs. Supplementary instruction may occur in small flexible groups that meet three to five times per week, oneon-one sessions, or in the whole class setting. Parents are kept informed of their children’s progress through progress reports, assessment reports, and parent conferences. Parents

The Plum Borough School District hosted its summer Extended School Year (ESY) Program from July 8 through August 1, 2013. The program was held Monday-Thursday mornings at Pivik Elementary School for students in Kindergarten through 11th Grade. Each day, the students received two modules of academics (depending upon his or her IEP goals): a group social skills lesson and music and drumming session. The students also enjoyed doing

are also informed of their children’s progress through the electronic parent portal which allows monitoring of their children’s grades in real time. Those who do not have internet access can request hard copies of the information on a regular basis. Parents are informed about the Title I Program through parent workshops, take-home information, the district website, and planning meetings. All parents of Title I students have the opportunity to be involved in Federal Program planning. At the annual spring meeting, plans for the upcoming school year are discussed and parents can provide input into how Federal funds will be used in the district’s Title I and Title II projects. Parents are asked to review and assist in designing strategies for increasing parental involvement. Parents are also encouraged to partner with teachers by volunteering in their child’s school and practicing reading with their children at home. Parents are invited to attend workshops with their children to learn techniques to support reading at home. If you would like more information about Title I programs or would like to add parent input to our program, please contact Jason Knisely, Federal Programs Coordinator at 412/798-6330 or kniselyj@pbsd.k12.pa.us. more about Title 1 on the next page

fun activities in Science and Art which centered on our medieval theme of dragons, knights, castles, and royal subjects. This year, particular emphasis was given to building self-esteem, social skills, and managing stress by learning to identify and tame our “inner dragons.” On August 1, parents were invited to attend a special program at the school which focused on the number of special talents each of the students possessed.

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This learning grant will establish a foundation of basic math, art, and science skills that can be built upon in the future. The proposed project will expand in subsequent years. In addition to the hundreds of Regency Park Elementary School students the proposal will serve over time, family members, siblings, the community, and teachers will also be positively impacted. Students in all grades will be able to go home and proudly share what new science, art, and math activities they have been using in class to strengthen their learning and understanding.

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One goal in implementing this STEAM lab is to have our students engage in Level 4, Depth of Knowledge, thinking skills such as applying mathematical models to illuminate a problem or situation.

Entrance Requirements According to Pennsylvania State Law, the admission of beginners to the public schools shall be confined to the first two weeks of the annual school term in districts operating on an annual promotion basis. Children entering first grade must be 6 years of age on or before September 1 of the school year. Children entering kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before September 1 of the school year. No early entrance of children to the kindergarten program or the first grade will be permitted.

Drug-Free Workplace The Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act requires schools to be free of the illegal use of drugs and requires the district to issue the following statement to all: “No one is allowed to use, make, sell, distribute, or have in their possession any illegal drugs.”

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Unlawful Harassment The School Board strives to provide a safe, positive learning climate for students in the schools. It is the policy of the district to maintain an educational environment in which harassment in any form is not tolerated. The Board prohibits all forms of unlawful harassment of students and employees by all district students and staff members, contracted individuals and vendors, and volunteers in the schools. Students and employees should be aware of the policy and adhere to it. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to the building principal. This policy is available in the guidance office or administrative office.

Non-discrimination in School and Classroom The Board declares it to be the policy of this district to provide an equal opportunity for all students to achieve their maximum potential through the programs offered in the schools regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, or handicap/disability. The Board shall provide to all students, without discrimination, course offerings, counseling assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for students identified with physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with the 36 Plum

requirements of federal and state laws and regulations. This policy is available in the Central Administration. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Dr. Guy Rossi, Assistant Superintendent/ Compliance Officer, at Central Administration Offices, 900 Elicker Road, Plum, PA 15239 (412/795-0100 ext. 6360). For information regarding activities and facilities accessible to and usable by physically-challenged persons, contact the building principals or the Special Education office at 412/798-6393. If any individual requires special accommodations, contact the building principal three days prior to the scheduled event in order that accommodations can be secured.

Board of School Directors The Plum Borough Board of School Directors is responsible for educational policies of the district and is responsible to the state government and the local community for the education of children from kindergarten through grade twelve. Board members are elected by residents of Plum Borough for a four-year term of office. The Board, under state guidelines, establishes policies which are executed by the Superintendent with the help of the administrative staff.

Members Andrew Drake, President Sal Colella, Vice-President Kevin Dowdell, Treasurer Tom McGough Shane McMasters John St. Leger Joe Tommarello Loretta White Rich Zucco

Non-Members Cindy Vento, Board Secretary Andrews & Price, Solicitor

School Board Meetings Parents and residents are invited to attend school board meetings on the last Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Visit our website for dates and times of Board Committee Meetings. Because of scheduling conflicts, meeting dates and locations could change. Please check the

district’s website, Information Line for up-todate information, or the Mustang Channel.

Plum Communication All board meetings (with the exception of personnel and executive sessions) are open to the public. Final decisions are made at the school board level, and those decisions are carried out by administration, faculty, and staff. Prior to a final decision, there are a few steps impacting the vote. Whenever the administration develops a proposal (whether by its own initiative or as directed by the School Board), it is presented to the appropriate Board committee, e.g. education, athletics, transportation, etc. for discussion and evaluation. Once the proposal has been heard, the Board committee then decides whether to pursue more research or recommend the proposal for a board vote.

Communication Venues • District website www.pbsd.k12.pa.us • Plum Schools’ Information Line 412/795-0100 ext. 1 • Board meetings are advertised and announced in the Tribune Review. • Board committee minutes are available to the public at the Central Administration Offices during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by downloading from the website. • The Mustang Channel

Use of Buildings School facilities are available for use by residents and organized groups after school hours. Persons who wish to use the facilities need to complete a Building Use Application, available at each building, the Facilities Department, 900 Elicker Road, as well as the website, http://www. pbsd.k12.pa.us. Forms are due a minimum of 30 days prior to requested use date. Completed forms are forwarded to the School Board for final approval. Whenever a scheduling conflict arises over building use between community group and a school-sponsored group, the school group will take precedence.

Services for Preschool Children with Disabilities The Early Intervention Services Act Act 212 - entitles all preschool children

Special Education Services for School-Age Exceptional Students Plum Borough School District provides a free, appropriate, public education (FAPE) to exceptional students consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 (P.L.108- 446). To qualify as an exceptional student, the child must be of school-age, in need of speciallydesigned instruction, and meet eligibility criteria for one or more of the following physical or mental disabilities: autism, deaf-blindness, emotional disturbance, hearing impairment including deafness, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, speech or language impairment, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment including blindness, and in the case of a child that is of pre-school age, developmental delay. Identification procedures ensure eligible students receive an appropriate program consisting of individualized special education and related services. At no cost to the parents, these services are provided in compliance with state and federal law and planned to

PA Department of Education http://www.education.state.pa.us PA Training and Technical Assistance Network http://pattan.net

Learning Disabilities OnLine http://www.ldonline.org/parents Autism Society of America http://www.autism-society.org/site/ PageServer Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder http://chadd.org Cognitive, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities http://www.thearcpa.org

Exceptional Students in Non-Public Schools Plum Borough School District’s special education programs and services are accessible to resident students attending nonpublic schools. Special education programs are made accessible to non-public school students through dual-enrollment following evaluation and development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Parents of nonpublic school students who suspect that their child has a disability and is in need of special education may request a multidisciplinary team evaluation of their child through a written request the district’s Special Education Office at 412/798-6393.

Chapter 15: Services for Protected Handicapped Students In compliance with state and federal law, the Plum Borough School District provides services or accommodations to protected handicapped students. These services ensure equal opportunity to participate in and obtain the benefits of the school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the student’s abilities. They are provided without discrimination or cost to the student or family. To qualify for services as a “Protected Handicapped Student,” the child must be of school age and have a physical or mental disability which substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school program. Additional information on evaluation procedures and services for protected handicapped students can be obtained from the child’s school principal or the Special Education Office at 412/798-6393. continued on next page

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ensure meaningful educational benefit and student progress. To identify students who may be eligible for special education, various screening assessments are conducted on an ongoing basis. These assessments may include: hearing, vision, physical and speech/ language screening; a review of groupbased data (cumulative academic records, ability and achievement test scores, enrollment and attendance records, report cards, and health records); and a review by the building-level RtII (Response to Instruction and Intervention) Core Team. When screening results suggest that a student may need special education services, PBSD will, with parental consent, conduct an evaluation. Parents who suspect their child may need special education services may also submit a written request for an evaluation to the school principal. Services designed to meet the needs of exceptional students include a timely evaluation and the annual development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Parents are an integral part of the IEP process and should be present at IEP meetings. Plum Borough School District will make every effort to ensure parent participation at all IEP meetings. The extent of special education services and the location for the delivery of those services are determined by the IEP team and based on student’s identified needs and abilities. Consideration also is given to the student’s chronological age and level of intensity of the specified intervention. The district may provide supplementary aids and services, such as transportation, physical therapy, and occupational therapy as necessary for the student to benefit from the special education program. Parents may obtain additional information about special education services and programs and parental due process rights by contacting the child’s school principal or the Special Education Office at 412/798-6393.

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with disabilities to appropriate early intervention services. The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare is responsible for providing services to infants and toddlers, defined as children from birth through two years of age. At-risk children are eligible for screening and monitoring through The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers, Inc., 412/885-6000. The Pennsylvania Department of Education is responsible for providing services to preschool children (ages 3-5). If your child is less than age of beginners and at least 3 years of age, they are considered to have a developmental delay when difficulties exist in the areas of cognitive, communicative, physical, social/ emotional and self-help development.

Release of Information Policy According to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), nonconfidential information about students may be included in publications such as sports programs, newspapers, radio and television news reports, newsletters, award and graduation programs, yearbooks, musical and play programs and other school publications. This information may include the student’s name, address, study interests, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weights and heights of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees, awards received and other similar information. Parents who wish to exempt their children

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The school year has ended, but things are picking up and moving at Adlai Stevenson Elementary School. As part of the construction project of the new Holiday Park Elementary School, students and staff of Adlai Stevenson will be moving to the old Pivik Elementary School located at 100 School Road for the 2013-2014 school year and at least part of the 2014-2015 school year. We are referring to our temporary home as Adlai Stevenson at Pivik or AS@P. Teachers and students are excited about the move and the new experiences that await us at AS@P. That positive attitude has become contagious within our school and community. The teachers prepared a video outlining the many positives of both Adlai Stevenson and the Old Pivik Elementary School, which was showcased at our annual Adlai’s Got Talent Show. Students participated in a reading program entitled “Reading Our Way to a New School, One Brick at a Time.” After reading a book, students were allowed to write their name and book title on a block in the hallway. Students engaged extensively in reading, in all grade levels, 38 Plum

from the release of such information should do so in writing to the principal.

Student Records The District’s policy on student records guarantees that parents and eligible students shall have the right to review and obtain a copy of the record; challenge its contents; refuse individual consent where permission is needed for releasing certain information; and file complaints with the Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue S.W., Washington DC 20202. This policy is in compliance with the Pennsylvania State Board of Education’s regulations and with

to have the chance to have their name displayed on the wall. The hallways filled up fast as students were anxious to write their names and book titles for all to see. Teachers worked with their classes to create a Time Capsule Project. Each classroom prepared a project to place in our time capsule, which is to be opened in 25 years. Individual projects focused on what Adlai Stevenson is like on a day to day basis and includes student work and pictures from the building. Our hope is to preserve the history of Adlai Stevenson Elementary School and give future students a glimpse back in time. All the items and materials from Adlai Stevenson were packed and moved to AS@P at the end of the school year. District personnel are busy preparing and cleaning the Old Pivik Elementary School Building for the upcoming year. The move to AS@P will cause some major changes to our school’s operation. One major change for all Adlai students will be transportation. All students will ride the bus to school; this will be new for many of our walker students. Also, there will be changes in current bus routes. The transportation department is currently working on establishing the bus routes. To accommodate the increased traffic on School Road, the Plum Borough Council passed an ordinance that alters School Road to a one-way thoroughfare. All traffic will travel from Old Leechburg Road to Center New Texas Road. Work on

the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. If a child transfers to another school system, the District will forward the record when a parent-initiated written request is sent from the new school.

Homeless Students The board recognizes its obligations to ensure that homeless students have access to the same educational programs and services provided to other district students. The board shall make reasonable efforts to identify homeless children within the district, encourage their enrollment, and eliminate existing barriers to their attendance and education, in compliance with federal and state law and regulations.

the School Road project is scheduled to begin in July. Along with transportation changes, student programs and activities are currently being discussed. Due to the proximity of AS@P to Pivik Elementary School, we will need to adjust school wide activities such as Open House, parties and special events. For example, for Kindergarten Orientation on August 26th, AS@P students and families will park in the Plum Creek Church parking lot and a shuttle will bring families to the school. Details will be sent to incoming Kindergarten families about the orientation. This fall AS@P will be having their Open House on September 11th, one day earlier than the other elementary schools. We will make sure the families of AS@P are well informed of any changes as the year progresses. To help with the transition process, we are considering a preliminary “Summer Open House” in August to allow students and families the opportunity to visit before the start of school. This “Summer Open House” will coincide with a bus run where students and families can ride the bus to the open house. More information about this Open House will be sent to the students and families of AS@P. We are looking forward to the start of the 2013-2014 school year and our new home at AS@P!

n at Adlai Stevenso Pivik – AS@P oad, 100 School R 9 23 Plum, PA 15 412/798-6335

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f you haven't been to the library lately, maybe you should stop by and see all the wonderful things that they have to offer. There are lots of children's programs for little ones, with storytimes that bring characters to life and programs for children of every age to promote learning and creativity. For adults, there are book clubs, the Scrapbook Club, the Circle of Stitchers group and Life Writers. The book clubs choose a particular book within a genre, such as mysteries and then likeminded individuals get together to discuss the plot, characters and anything else that springs to mind! It's a great social experience as well as enlightening and fun. The Scrapbook Club takes memories and turns them into a beautiful, visual memoir. Scrapbookers from every skill level are welcome to come and craft together. Needles and hooks are flying when the Circle of Stitchers get together. They knit, crochet needlepoint and cross stitch, as they craft beautiful items. The experienced stitchers are happy to teach beginners or just share stitching secrets. Attending this group is also a great way to participate in

Plum Borough Community Library 445 Center New Texas Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 412/798-7323 Mon-Th: 10a-8p Fri-Sat: 10a-5p

community service as they regularly donate some of the items they make to homeless shelters. The Life Writers are a diverse group who are the authors of their own story. Although the group is led by an experienced writer, no formal training in writing is required. With all the great groups at the library, you're sure to find one where you fit in with an activity that you will enjoy. In addition to all the ongoing programs, the Plum Borough Library also offers special events which include musical performances, lectures and even movies! Though the library has an extensive list of reading and video materials, if there is something you would like to check out that is not available locally, you can request the book or movie through the Inter-Library Loan program, which makes works available in other Allegheny County libraries. Requesting materials from other resources is quick and easy to do, and the book or movie generally arrives at Plum Library in a matter of days. Visit the library Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5:00 p.m., or visit the library website anytime at PlumLibrary.org.

The mission of the Plum Borough Community Library is to provide the residents of Plum Borough with free and equal access to all library materials and services; to provide patrons with information that meets their personal, educational, professional and recreational needs; to promote for individuals of all ages an appreciation of reading and lifelong learning; to provide special programs designed to foster interest in cultural and social aspects of daily life; to promote partnerships in learning with other community organizations such as public and private schools, businesses and special interest groups.

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