Ten Things Dynamo 2023

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TEN THINGS DYNAMO

10 Things Making Us Pretty Dynamo Proud Right Now

1. Creating ouR3 Room

Acmetonia Elementary students have a new area to visit in their school. The space is called ouR3 room - a place where priorities are reset, refocused, and students are able to return to learning. The area was created to empower students to promote and manage their own social, emotional, and physical health, while striving to support challenge areas that impact their academic potential. The vision is to provide a range of resources that support students to meet the challenges of the school setting through prevention, early-intervention, and education, in a safe and convenient place at school.

Students are able to visit the room when they are having significant mood swings, changes in mood, or emotional lability. The initiative contains simple, quiet activities that students can use, providing a structured break to help these students self-regulate, so they can alleviate their distress and get back to learning.

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District To Watch

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The Allegheny Valley School District was honored by the Learning 2025 Network team with the designation of Good Choice for Lighthouse designation. The designation of Good Choice means that Allegheny Valley is seen as progressing its educational makeup, while including measures that will sustain the educational program in the future. It also shows evidence that the program is relevant and apparent in the schools and suggests that positive outcomes are promising.

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First Place Ranking

Junior Molly Hurley earned a First Place ranking at the state level of the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition at Penn State University in May. Molly’s experiment was an original variation of the famous Asch Conformity Line Test.

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Expanding Communication

In an effort to expand communication, the District has brought together three forms of communication, This Friday..., The Survey Spot, and the Superintendent’s Circle, to strengthen relationships with stakeholders.

This Friday...an interactive electronic newsletter provides clarity to families about the schools, programs, and student successes. Survey Spot...allows families to provide feedback about District programs. And the Superintendent’s Circle promotes a way to start conversations about important topics in our schools.

A Well-Deserved Honor Ms. McCall Emerick was recognized as one of the 100 Disney Imagination Campus Teachers at Disneyland. Teachers from around the United States submitted their inspiring stories of how they are using imagination-powered learning to positively impact the lives of their students and communities, and are selected to celebrate their amazing creativity and dedication. Ms. Emerick took part in a weekend experience at the Disney Imagination Campus workshops reflecting curriculum in Science & Technology, Arts & Humanities Leadership & Innovation, and Performing Arts.

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Around The World

Acmetonia families participated in the Around The World In One Night event. During the District’s last School-Community Night of the year, students and their families were able to “travel” throughout the building and visit all seven continents thanks to the Acme staff. Activities were held in classrooms that had students completing art projects, viewing wildlife native to the area, and listening to stories. Every student received a passport, and after six stamps were received, passports could be exchanged for raffle tickets to win various gift baskets donated by the community.

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Way To Go Dynamos!

The Springdale Jr-Sr High School Girls’ Soccer Team began their season with high hopes and a belief that they could continue the District’s soccer tradition and win another championship. The team aimed to qualify for the playoffs, and their season exceeded all expectations. After ending the regular season with a 13-3 record, the team entered the WPIAL playoffs. The group traveled to Kiski Area for their first playoff round and beat a skilled Sewickley Academy group, 3-2. After defeating a tough Mohawk team in the second round, the Dynamos prepared for Waynesburg Central, beating them 5-0 to move on to the WPIAL Class A final. Springdale was an unexpected challenger in the championship game, facing powerhouse Freedom High School. The Lady Dynamos played a tough match, but ultimately brought home the runner-up trophy for their efforts. However, the pride they brought to the District made them true winners.

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Well Done

Senior Abigail Anderson, became the first Springdale Jr-Sr High School student to ever attend and graduate from the American Legion Auxiliary Girls’ State Program. The program teaches leadership, government workings, and is a stepping stone to scholarship opportunities and a military academy appointment, if pursued. With Springdale’s American Legion Post 764 not having an auxiliary, this instance was very rare.

A number of alumni returned to the high school this year to talk about careers with current students. Several individuals randomly contacted her without knowing about the others and teacher Susan Mellon created a new program that encompasses career awareness. The idea allows all 7th and 8th grade students to attend a presentation by the speaker during their rotation period; 9-12 students could participate if they are interested in the career. As part of the presentation, the speakers planned interactive activities for the students. Six speakers were part of the series this year. The students liked hearing from the SHS alumni, and the program is scheduled to continued for the next school year.

Giving Projects

Among many student giving projects completed this year, sixty Acmetonia Elementary fourth-grade students raised $6,216.50 for the EcoStudent Challenge. The Challenge encourages students to learn facts about the environment and secure sponsors to pay amounts for each fact the students get correct on a test. Over the four years the project has been held, grade 4 has raised a total of $25,188.74. Proceeds go to Cape Clasp, a purpose-driven brand with a mission to #makewaves for marine life causes. Through their efforts, Acme students support sea wildlife such as sharks, sea turtles, and whales.

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