Manheim Central School District - Fall 2016 Newsletter

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MANHE I M C E N T R A L

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Dr. Peter J. Aiken, Superintendent

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A Message from the Superintendent

I am proud to report we have had a great opening to the 16-17 school year.

Although we have a number of new faces in various leadership positions, we are all singularly focused on our mission of educating ALL of the students of Manheim Central School District.

I consider it a tremendous blessing to be able to lead this District. Our students, staff, School Board, and community at large all contribute to making this place remarkable. Preparing our next generation of leaders is a monumental task. Yet our aim remains the same: preparing responsible citizens who are lifelong learners.

The only constant we face is change. Often times change can be daunting. Yet, if we all work together, we will not only make the District better, our community will profit as well. When students learn, and are meaningfully engaged, we all win. I look forward to even greater things to come.

Yours in Education, Peter J. Aiken

Greetings from the Assistant to the Superintendent

Welcome to a brand new school year! It is an honor and a privilege to send you greetings as the Assistant to the Superintendent for the Manheim Central School District.

The district has been my home as a professional for the past 7.5 years, serving in the capacity as the Director of Special Education and the Direc­ tor of Student Services. Not only has the district been my home profes­ sionally but I am proud to say that I am also a resident of Baron Country.

The Manheim Central School District is truly unique, where school spirit is abundant amongst the students, parents, staff, and throughout the community. It is this same spirit and drive we want to build upon to make the Manheim Central School District a leader in the 21st Century.

As I think about the task of our district mission, “Preparing Responsible Citizens, who are Lifelong Learners”, there is no doubt this comes with challenges. The world is moving at a rapid pace and as an educational system, it can be a daunting task to keep up with this pace. That is why we cannot do this alone but need to work in collaboration to teach the skills our students will need to meet the mission of the school district.

W.B. Yeats stated, “Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting

of a fire.” As we look to the future of educating our students, we want to en­ sure we are lighting the fire within our students to learn. As a district, it is im­ perative we work together to assist our students in maximizing their potential to ensure they build the skills necessary to be lifelong learners. We need the partnership of the community, families and the school to ensure the success of our students. I look forward to continu­ ing that partnership and building new relationships to enhance the education of our students. I welcome con­ versation; please do not hesitate to reach out at any time.

Proud to be a Baron!

Sue Ann Senter Assistant to the Superintendent Manheim Central School District

What’s inside

Greetings from the Superintendent................... 1

A Look Back at 2015-2016.............................. 2

Assistant to the Superintendent Message........... 1

Around the District ................... 3

High School Happenings........... 4

MCFEE News............................. 6

Middle School Milestones.......... 5

Bussing & Food Services ........... 7

Elementary Endeavors ............. 6

Special Education Notice .......... 7

School Closings, Save the Dates......................... 8 School Board of Directors .............................. 8

Administrator Retiree: Dr. Norman E. Hatten, Superintendent Emeritus of Manheim Central School District – 33.5 Years

Professional Staff Retirees: Marilyn Barclay, MS – 34.5 Years Sara Brubaker, HS – 29.5 Years Carol Festa, HS – 14 Years Doreen Willey, HCB – 18 Years

Support Staff Retirees: Janice Brown, MS – 22 Years Patricia Ginder, HCB – 33 Years

Class of 2016 Valedictorian – Anna Burkhart Anna Burkhart is the daughter of Dan and Gina Burkhart. She is currently studying Physical Therapy at Lebanon Valley College.

In high school, Anna was the president of Student Council, trea­ surer of the National Science Honor Society, and was involved in National Honor Society, Spanish Club, and Wednesday Morning Worship.

Anna was a member of the soccer, swimming, and track and field teams at Manheim Central, and was the captain of all three teams her senior year. At Lebanon Valley, Anna has enjoyed being a part of the club soccer and volleyball teams, the Physical Therapy Club, and various Bible study groups.

Anna attends Landisville Mennonite Church with her family and is a lifeguard at the Lititz Rec and at Lebanon Valley. In her free time, Anna likes being outside, watching or playing sports, being with her family, and taking hikes with pretty scenery.

Anna Burkhart

Pam Longenecker, ST – 22 Years

Teachers Of the Year: Elementary – Suzanne McMechen

Salutatorian – Emily Stoltzfus

Middle School – Jennifer Weneck High School – Ruth Iosue

Support Staff Of the Year: Elementary – Patricia Ginder Secondary – Romona Shelly

Champion Of Children Award:

Emily Stoltzfus

Emily Stoltzfus is the daughter of Glenn and Melanie Stoltzfus.

She lives in Penryn with her parents, her older sister Alison, and her younger brother Tony. Emily plays guitar and mandolin on her church worship team at Manheim Brethren in Christ, as well as in a bluegrass band, EMazing GRACE. She also enjoys playing soft­ ball, hiking, kayaking, and doing anything with family and friends.

For the next four years, Emily will be attending East Tennessee State University (ETSU), located in Johnson City, Tennessee. She is majoring in Biology and minoring in Bluegrass. At ETSU, she is involved with The Well, an on campus Christian ministry. She also plays on an intramural flag football team and plays guitar in a bluegrass band.

After graduating from ETSU, Emily plans to attend graduate school to become a Physician Assistant.

Barry Geib

High School Administration: Mr. Joshua Weitzel, Associate Principal/Assistant AD; Mr. Jeffrey Hughes, Principal; Mr. Christopher Fultz, Assistant Principal.

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Middle School Administration: Ms. Debbie Rill, Assistant Principal; Dr. Seth Kensinger, Principal

Elementary Administration: Mr. Michael J. Pyle, Assistant Principal, Doe Run and Stiegel Elementary Schools; Ms. Karen L. Hess, Principal, H. C. Burgard Elementary, and Mr. Arthur W. Paynter, Principal, Doe Run and Stiegel Elementary Schools.

Curriculum Corner – Tracy Fasick,

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Greetings! I am excited to begin my first year in the Manheim Central School District. My name is Tracy Fasick and I started in the role of Di­ rector of Curriculum and Instruction in July. I cannot say enough about what an honor and a joy it is to serve the Manheim Central community.

The school year is off and running and everyone I have met thus far has welcomed me and made me feel a part of this awesome community.

Prior to joining the team here in Manheim Central, I worked in the School District of Lancaster as the Coordinator of Professional Develop­ ment for over three years. Before going to School District of Lancaster, I spent seven years at the Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 as a Literacy Con­ sultant serving the 22 School Districts in Lancaster and Lebanon Coun­ ties. I started my career in education in the Elizabethtown Area School District where I taught mostly in a multi-age classroom of first and second grade students for over sixteen years. During my time in Elizabethtown, I obtained my Reading Specialist Certification from Millersville University and an Educational Administration Master’s Degree along with K-12 Principal Certification from Temple University. Originally from Northeast Ohio, I moved to Pennsylvania right after graduating from Grove City College in 1991. I am proud to say that I am a resident of Baron Coun­ try as I have lived in this community for just over two years. Manheim Central is a wonderful place to live, learn, work and grow!

I believe that our students are our greatest asset here in Manheim

Central and that it is our job as educators to empower our students in order to prepare them for college and career readiness.

Education is the foundation of a student’s success in both school and life. The Man­ heim Central School District is committed to helping students achieve their personal best and in ensuring that we are “preparing responsible citizens who are lifelong learn­ ers.” We must work together to make this happen. Whether students are just begin­ ning their educational journey or they are an experienced Baron, students need your support throughout their edu­ cational experiences. Steve Gruenert and Todd Whitaker in their book: School Culture Rewired state: “Help, support, trust, openness, collective reflection, and collaborative efficiency are at the heart of a collabora­ tive culture.” May we work together in this type of culture to ensure the continued success of our students here in Manheim Central! Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.

Proud to be a Baron!

Tracy L. Fasick

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

MC Receives Keystone To Opportunity (KtO) Incentive Award

In December 2015, the Keystones to Opportunity (KtO) team submit­ ted an Innovation Incentive Award application that spotlighted the work of Manheim Central Middle School and its fusion of technology, literacy, and learning. The application was one of two finalists selected in its category, guaranteeing the district a monetary award of either $8,000 or $16,500. Members of the state KtO team visited the middle school for an entire day in March, meeting with administrators and teachers and visiting multiple classrooms to see firsthand the effects of the hybrid rotational model on technology and literacy integration.

At the three-day Pennsylvania Literacy Conference in Hershey this past June, the first place award of $16,500 was presented to the KtO team from Manheim Central School District. During the conference, the team highlighted the exceptional instruction that is evident throughout the Manheim Central School District in a series of presentations. Litera­ cy Coaches Rae Foster and Matt Baker presented “Beyond Capes and Tights: Graphic Texts in the Classroom”, emphasizing the use of graphic texts in a variety of content classrooms at the middle and high school levels. Matt Baker also presented the Middle School success story of technology, literacy, and learning that formed the basis of the winning Innovation Incentive Award.

In early August, more good news arrived in the district when the award money was increased to $25,000. The KtO team will be using the money for the purchase of Actively Learn, an online program that engages students with text; additional voluntary hybrid training for all levels of teachers in the district; the purchase of an additional year’s subscription to multiple Scholastic print and digital magazines for students; and the complete cost of two required state conference presentations highlighting the literacy successes happening in the Manheim Central School District.

Meet The New Assistant Business Manager Barbara Seddon joined Manheim Central School District in June of 2014 as the District Accountant. This past August, she moved into her current role as Assistant Business Manager. Barbara resides in Rapho Township with her husband and two children. She volunteers in the Kid Ministry at LCBC Manheim and loves playing arena soccer. Barbara graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Accounting Option.

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Manheim Central Introduces The Next Step Program

Over the last five weeks, the students in the Next Step Program have been hard at work preparing for their first paid internship of the 2016-2017 school year. The stu­ dents have had several visitors at the program, and have participated in community based instruction focusing on independent living skills. Students had to complete a workplace application (approximately eleven pages long); go through an interview with the company (some­ times against one another and for multiple companies); complete drug test(s); and go for work physicals.

On Monday October 3, 2016 the listed students be­ gan their internship at the following places: · Twin Kiss: Robbie · Hampton Inn: Katrina · Pleasant View: Breanna · Friendship Community: Amber · Fenner Drives: Jeffrey It is exciting that the new program at the Next Step Program was able to partner with all of these wonderful businesses. We look forward to the next ten weeks of the student’s internships, as well as the year ahead! We know there will be many employment skills they will learn during these awesome opportunities! Thank you to all of the Next Step Program Community Partners!

Manheim Central FFA Students Score High At National Competition Have you heard the news yet about how Manheim FFA members did compet­ ing at the Pennsylvania FFA Activities Week? We had a record year! Over 1000 FFA members competed in 26 different career development events for the opportunity to represent Pennsylvania FFA in national competitions this fall.

Manheim FFA members dominated their chosen career development events.

When the dust settled, our placings were as follows: First in Ag Salesmanship (Mattie Gibble, Megan Swope, Tony Stoltzfus, Kole Hollinger, Danielle Fittery) – Going to National FFA Convention, Indianapolis IN First in Farm Business Management (Vanessa Horning, Steph Balmer, Kyle Burrichter, Holly Musser, Emily Witmer) – Going to National FFA Convention Second in Horse Judging (Emily Leibley, Adrianna Strait, Carley Sheppard, Skyler Anderson, Rebecca Keppley) –Going to the Eastern States Exposition (The Big E, Springfield, MA) Fourth in Ag Technology and Mechanical Systems (Josiah Heisey, Alec Hess, Chris Ill, Corey Fisher) Fourth in Small Gas Engines (Jared Groff and Craig McKee) And…graduate member Sarah Gonzalez was elected state FFA Secretary on the 2016-17 Pennsylvania FFA Officer Team!

This was a team effort, and we couldn’t have done it without the coaching ef­ forts of the entire Ag Department, and Mr. Mike Esch in the Business Education Department. We are proud of all our kids!

Adventures In Ireland And The United Kingdom

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This summer seventeen students, teachers and parents spent eleven days traveling through Ire­ land and the United Kingdom. The group, led by Spanish teacher Nathan Campbell, began the tour in the picturesque Irish town of Killarney. In Killarney, students rode jaunting cars, saw a shepherding dog demonstration and traversed the Ring of Kerry. After kissing the Blarney stone and exploring Dublin the group boarded a ferry for Wales where they made a brief stop in Llan­ fairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, (the longest named town in the world).

The tour continued in Scotland making stops in Sterling and Edinburgh, where the group visited Edinburgh Castle, heard fabled stories in an old cemetery and shopped for family tartans and kilts among other activities. Arriving in London by train, the group was excited to spend two full days taking in the great sites of this capital city. Our students witnessed the changing of the guards, saw the crown jewels in the Tower of London, tasted local goodies in the Borough Market, listened to the chimes of Big Ben, viewed Wicked in the Theatre district, and traversed the Tower Bridge; ending the trip with a nail-biting Jack the Ripper tour. Along the way we tallied the number castles we either toured or spotted, accruing a grand total of 32 castles!

The students learned so much and enjoyed every moment of this experience-filled tour. Want to be part of the fun? Our 2017 summer trip will be to Iceland. For information on how you can travel with us contact campbelln@manheimcentral.org.

Middle School Milestones

Welcoming New Students Lunch Meeting - All 5th and 6th grade students, who are new to the district, have had the opportu­ nity to attend new student gatherings. This took place during lunch on 9/7, 9/12 and 9/16. Two sessions were originally planned, but the students requested additional meeting dates. Every student in attendance indicated that they wanted to continue our lunch meet­ ings. More dates could be added based on student interest. Our first meeting, with the students, began by having the students introduce themselves, share where they were from, and tell the group something about themselves. We then talked about what they liked about the middle school, any challenges they faced or questions they had. The meetings and feedback were extremely positive. One student shared that she felt the school had “great energy”, where others commented on how clean the facility is! All agreed that the students and staff pre­ sented as friendly and approachable. This gathering was facilitated

by Dr. Hall (librarian), Mrs. Valdez (SAP consultant), and Mrs. Young (5th and 6th grade counselor).

Game Club - During the first marking period a game club is being offered for students in grades 5 and 6 during Baron Time. Students will have opportunity to sign up during lunch. This club is being offered to give the students the opportunity to spend time with and form relationships with classmates and the adult monitors. This club will be overseen by Dr. Hall (librarian), Mrs. Valdez (SAP consultant), and Mrs. Young (5th and 6th grade counselor); other staff will be invited to stop in if desired.

Organization Class - Through the needs survey that was put out

by Mrs. Young, 48 students in 5th and 6th grade identified themselves as needing help with organization and study skills. Based on this feedback, a 6 week organization skills class will be offered (on cycle day 4). Teachers of 5th and 6th grade will also refer students. The first class took place on September 21st during the student’s Baron Time.

This class is being taught by Dr. Hall (librarian), Mrs. Valdez (SAP consultant), and Mrs. Young (5th and 6th grade counselor).

Book Club - A book club will be offered to 5th and 6th grade stu­ dents beginning in October. It will be offered to students during Baron Time on a bi-weekly basis. Students will meet and discuss the book and its impact on their lives.

This opportunity was provided by Dr. Hall (librarian), Mrs. Valdez (SAP consultant), and Mrs. Young (5th and 6th grade counselor).

A Hoot For 6Th Grade!

On September 20th, the sixth grade students received a very special surprise. As the students filed into the auditorium, they noticed an unusual sight, large cages sitting on a table in the front of the room. Many thoughts ran through the students’ heads as to what was inside. Soon, they noticed a lady standing by the cages wearing a green polo shirt embroidered with the words Zoo America. Her name was Lori Krusa. They concluded that the creatures in the cages must be owls, because these were the animals the students were learning about in their Language Arts classes. Little did they know that they were in for quite a hoot!

The students were introduced to a Barred Owl, Eastern Screech Owl, Great Horned Owl, Burrowing Owl, and Barn Owl. They had a lot of thrilling experiences and enjoyed learning about the fascinating creature, the owl. It was a very enjoyable day for all of the students, and all of them were excited to learn more.

At the end of the presentation, the students were devastated to leave their new feathered friends, Bruster, Mumford, Arabis, Bonita, & Osgood behind. Lori Kruza told them that they were amazing students and she had a lot of fun with them. She knew that there were other students that had more questions and told them they could try an old-fashioned method of communica­ tion, and write her a letter and she would give them the best answer she could. The students left with a new understanding of the birds and were inspired to learn more about the astounding owls that they gained knowledge of.

A Note From Student Services School Based Outpatient Therapy (SBOP) Manheim Central School District is partnering with Community Services Group (CSG) to provide School Based Outpatient Therapy to our district students. Mrs. Rosalie Pechiro, the therapist from CSG, works with the school social worker, Carrie Heinsey, and Student Assistance Program (SAP) to meet the needs of students struggling with emotional or behavioral challenges. Students schedule flexible appointment times around their school schedule to ensure their academic success.

The CSG therapist assists students in utilizing their strengths to overcome challenges and help them to apply their skills to enhance their future. School based therapy can address concerns in the following areas: depression, anger management, grief/loss, social skills, family concerns, school refusal, or any need area. Please contact our school social worker, Carrie Heinsey at 717-664-8535 or heinseyc@manheimcentral.org for more information or if you are interested in school based outpatient therapy for your student. CSG is able to accept several insurances including Medical Assistance and some private insurances.

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Elementary Students And Their Families Celebrate Math

On Thursday October 27 a special math show will be coming to Manheim Central School District.

Arithmetickles is an interactive, math game show that involves students in the learning process. It doesn’t aim to teach math, but tries to make it cool and fun. With a mix of comedy, audience par­ ticipation, and fast paced math questions, all students will be ready to have some fun with math!

Students in grades K-4 will attend an assembly during the day at Doe Run Elementary.

That same evening, families are invited back for a Family Math Night assembly in the Doe Run Elementary auditorium at 6:30. Arithmetickles Math Night is a fun game show that uses fun-filled theatrical activities that incorporate creative math reasoning and grade appropriate math skills.

Related games that always prove to be tremendous fun for the volunteers as well as the audience.

During the evening show, the Arithmetickles Math Night host will ask students and parents to volunteer to come on stage and work together to solve (non-threatening) math puzzles and math problems. This event was made possible through a grant from MCFEE.

DR Girls On The Run…

Still Running Strong

7th Season here we come! We have 12 excited and energetic young ladies on our team this year at Doe Run Elementary School. We have some returning “veterans”, but we also have quite a few new faces as well. We are introducing new curriculum this season and our girls are excited to get to know themselves and their new friends better!

Our end-of-year 5K will be held on November 12th at Millersville University.

Supporting MCFEE And MC Students Throughout The Year

FA L L Family Breakfast - Saturday, Nov 5, 7-10:30am at the Manheim

H O L I D AY / S C H O O L Y E A R - E N D High Five - Recognize your favorite district personnel with a

Auto Auction. Enjoy a home cooked breakfast for just $8 for adults, special High Five. You select the teacher, the amount to donate, $6 for students, and kids 5 and under free (eat-in only). Dine with and the reason for recognition. MCFEE presents the award to the your Manheim neighbors and support our students. Tickets available deserving recipient just prior to the holiday or summer break. Sur­ from MCFEE Trustees or at the door. Cricket’s Dance Studio will pro- prise your favorites while you support the MCFEE mission. Check vide entertainment along with Balunguy creations from 8:15 until the school calendar for deadlines and download your form on 10:15. Come hungry! www.mcfee4kids.org.

Vacation Raffle - Just $10 buys you a chance to win a $5,000

SPRING design-your-own vacation package through Liberty Travel. Or, a secKids Count Auction - Saturday, April 8 starting at 4:30pm ond prize of two airline tickets anywhere within the continental US at the Manheim Auto Auction. Enjoy the chance to socialize with (up to a $1,000 value). Purchase your ticket from a MCFEE Trustee, friends, bid on a variety of items in the silent and live auctions, and wait for your name to be drawn, and start packing your bags! Drawexperience the signature fundraiser for MCFEE. How can you help? ing will be in May, just in time for a memorable summer.

Buy your tickets/table to attend, donate an item to place up for bid, The Extra Ordinary Give Day - Friday, Nov 18. Choose and join the planning committee. Call Cheryl Burke at 964-1150 MCFEE during Lancaster County’s largest day of online giving. Your to learn more. help will go a long way to help fund grants and provide a chance to win prizes from the Lancaster County Community Foundation. Mark YEAR-ROUND Amazon Smile - donate 0.5% of your Amazon purchases to your calendar and be part of this online movement.

MCFEE when you shop through the Amazon Smile Foundation website. You’ll receive the same competitive pricing and PRIME benefits. Simply visit www.Smile.Amazon.com and choose MCFEE as you’re non-profit. It’s that easy!

Baron Friend Society - become a sustaining member of MCFEE through systematic giving of an amount you choose. An automatic deduction makes it easy to show support for a cause that is important to you. Your generosity grows year-round and our MC students are the benefactors. Become a BFS today. Details at The new Plasma Cam is just one example of one of this year’s www.mcfee4kids.org MCFEE Grants that total $65,000. MCFEE has provided over 1.2

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million dollars in grant funding to Manheim Central since 2001.

Food Services Information

Bussing Information

The National School Lunch Program began over 60 years ago. Today, school meals offer students a wide variety of nutritious, great tasting food choices. These healthy, convenient and economical meals contain high-quality ingredients from the five food groups: grains, fruits, vegetables, meat/poultry and dairy products.

Studies have shown that children who eat well-balanced meals are more attentive in class and more responsive to learning.

Menus as well as nutrition news and food service information are available un­ der Food Service Department on the district web site, www. manheimcentral.org.

You can prepay for school lunches online. Visit schoolcafe.com and create your account today! For more information, visit the Food Services page.

Breakfast Prices: Elementary $1.00 Middle School $1.25 High School $1.25 Reduced Price Breakfast – FREE Adult Breakfast $1.80 Extra Milk $ .50

Lunch Prices: Elementary $2.25 Middle School $2.40 High School $2.40 Reduced Price Lunch $ .40 Adult Lunch $3.50

If you have any questions regarding the Food Service program at any time dur­ ing the school year, you may contact Mr. David Ludwig, Director of Food Services at 664-8432 or e-mail ludwigd@manheimcentral.org.

Students who are transported by bus have received bussing information, which was sent directly to their homes before the start of the school year on August 19, 2016. Bus stops have been established for student safety and routing efficiency. The established stop may change during the school year depending on children that reside at, or near the established stop. Students may be required to walk to an es­ tablished group bus stop, which may not be di­ rectly in front of the child’s residence. Students who are required to walk to an established bus stop should be advised by the parent/guardian of the safest walking route to the stop. Students are required to follow the rules of safe conduct when at the bus stop. All children should report to their bus stops at least five minutes early. By adhering to the above established guidelines, we are able to provide equal service to all chil­ dren within the cost and schedule parameters of the Pupil Transportation Program. Please con­ tact Ms. Barbara Speece or Mr. Bryan Howett at the Business Office 664-8520, if you have any questions about the above guidelines.

School Crossing Guard Locations

• 261 White Oak Road (Covered Bridge) • Laurel Street at High Street • High Street and Grant Street • Adele Avenue and Laurel Street • South Grant Street and Ferdinand Street • East High Street and Hazel Street • East High at Railroad Tracks (PM only) • Charlotte Street and Ferdinand Street (New Location) ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, SERVICES FOR GIFTED STUDENTS, AND SERVICES FOR PROTECTED HANDICAPPED STUDENTS (REVISED AUGUST 2016) Notice to Parents According to state and federal special education regulations, annual public notices to parents of children who reside within a school district are required regarding child find responsibilities. School districts (SDs), intermediate units (IUs) and charter schools (CSs) are required to conduct child find activities for children who may be eligible for services via Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For additional information related to Section 504/Chapter 15 services, the parent may refer to Section 504, Chapter 15, and the Basic Education Circular entitled Implementation of Chapter 15. Also, school districts are required to conduct child find activities for children who may be eligible for gifted services via 22 Pa Code Chapter 16. For additional information regarding gifted services, the parent may refer to 22 PA Code Chapter 16. If a student is both gifted and eligible for Special Education, the procedures in IDEA and Chapter 14 shall take precedence.

This notice shall inform parents throughout the school district, intermediate unit, and charter school of the child identification activi­ ties and of the procedures followed to ensure confidentiality of information pertaining to students with disabilities or eligible young children. In addition to this public notice, each school district, intermediate unit, and charter school shall publish written information in the handbook and on the web site. Children ages three through twenty one can be eligible for special education programs and services. If parents believe that the child may be eligible for special education, the parent should contact the Director of Special Education, identified at the end of this public notice.

Children age three through the age of admission to first grade are also eligible if they have developmental delays and, as a result, need Special Education and related services. Developmental delay is defined as a child who is less than the age of beginners and at least 3 years of age and is considered to have a developmental delay when one of the following exists; (i) The child’s score, on a developmental assessment device, on an assessment instrument which yields a score in months, indicates that the child is delayed by 25% of the child’s chronological age in one or more developmental areas. (ii) The child is delayed in one or more of the developmental areas, as documents by test performance of 1.5 standard deviations below the mean on standardized tests.

Developmental areas include cognitive, communicative, physical, social/emotional and self-help. For additional information you may contact IU13 Early Intervention - Preschool Special Education @ 717.606.1601.

Evaluation Process Each school district, intermediate unit, and charter school has a procedure in place by which parents can request an evaluation.

For information about procedures applicable to your child, contact the school, which your child attends. Telephone number and addresses can be found at the end of this notice. Parents of preschool age children, ages three through five, may request an evaluation in writing by addressing a letter to Early Intervention Programs and Child Referrals, 1020 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601.

Consent School entities cannot proceed with an evaluation, or with the initial provision of special education and related services, without the written consent of the parents. For additional information related to consent, please refer to the Procedural Safeguards

Notice which can be found at the PaTTAN website, www.Pattan.net. Once written parental consent is obtained, the district will proceed with the evaluation process. If the parent disagrees with the evaluation, the parent can request an independent education evaluation at public expense.

Program Development Once the evaluation process is completed, a team of qualified professional and parents determine whether the child is eligible.

If the child is eligible, the individualized education program team meets, develops the program, and determines the educational placement. Once the IEP team develops the program and determines the educational placement, school district staff, intermediate unit staff, or charter school staff will issue a notice of recommended educational placement/prior written notice. Your written consent is required before initial services can be provided. The parent has the right to revoke consent after initial placement.

Confidentiality of Information: The SDs, IUs and CSs maintain records concerning all children enrolled in the school, including students with disabilities. All records are maintained in the strictest confidentiality. Your consent, or consent of an eligible child who has reached the age of majority under State law, must be obtained before personally identifiable information is released, except as permitted under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The age of majority in Pennsylvania is 21. Each participating agency must protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information at collection, storage, disclosure, and destruction stages.

One official at each participating agency must assume responsibility for ensuring the confidentiality of any personally identifiable information. Each participating agency must maintain, for public inspection, a current listing of the names, and positions of those employees within the agency who have access to personally identifiable information.

For additional information related to student records, the parent can refer to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

This notice is only a summary of the Special Education services, evaluation and screening activities, and rights and protections pertaining to children with disabilities, children thought to be disabled, and their parents. For more information or to request evaluation or screening of a public or private school child contact the responsible school entity listed below. For preschool age children, information, screening and evaluations requested, may be obtained by contacting the Intermediate Unit. The addresses of these schools are as follows: Intermediate Unit Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 1020 New Holland Avenue Lancaster, PA 17601 Phone: 717.606.1600

School District Manheim Central School District Sue Ann Senter Assistant to the Superintendent 281 White Oak Road, Manheim, PA 17545 Phone: 717.664.8521

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Mission Statement: "To Prepare Responsible Citizens Who Are Lifelong Learners" Manheim Central School District will not discriminate in its education programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, union membership, or any other legally protected classification. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). Contact the Assistant to the Superintendent and ask for the Section 504 Coordinator, at 664-8521.

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For information regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, please contact the Assistant to the Superintendent at the Manheim Central School District, 664-8521.

Ginny Hribick Manheim Central School District 281 White Oak Road – Manheim, PA 17545

SCHOOL CLOSING, DELAY, AND EARLY DISMISSAL INFORMATION All Manheim Central School District families will receive an automated telephone message via the Blackboard Connect Emergency Notification System when inclement weather forces the closing or late opening of school. Whenever possible a message will be delivered to all district families between 5:30 AM and 6:00 AM due to the bussing schedules and posted on the homepage at www.manheimcentral.org. Information will also be posted to the Manheim Central School District Facebook Page and Manheim Central School District Twitter Page.

Other sources for information on an emergency closing are: TV Stations: WGAL News 8, ABC 27, Blue Ridge Cable, Fox 43, CBS 21 and Radio Stations: WJTL and WDAC. *Parents are also urged to check more than one source for information. While every effort is made to use all of the above sources, technology or other factors beyond our control sometime prevent posting of information on a particular source. *Please note: When schools are closed, even if offices remain open, all activities in school district buildings are canceled. If there is a delay or closing for district schools, it also applies to the transportation of special education students outside of our District and non-public school students.

SAVE THE DATES

November 5 – MCFEE Breakfast, Manheim PA Auto Auction, 7:00-10:30 AM November 10 – Manheim Central School District Job Fair, District Office, 3:00 – 7:00 PM November 21 – Parent Teacher Conferences Districtwide – 5:00 – 8:00 PM November 22 – Half Day for Students, Parent Teacher Conferences (Elementary 12:00-3:00 PM & 5:00-8:00 PM), (MS 12:30-3:30 & 5:00-8:00 PM), (HS 12:45-3:15 PM & 5:00-8:00 PM) November 23 – No School for Students, Teachers Conference Payback November 24, 25 – Thanksgiving Holiday - District Closed November 28 – Thanksgiving Break – No School for Students and Teachers December 23 – Christmas Holiday – No School for Students and Teachers December 26, 27 – Christmas Holiday – District Closed December 28 - 30 – Winter Break – No School for Students and Teachers January 2 – New Year’s Holiday – District Closed January 16 – Martin Luther King, Junior Day Holiday – No School for Students and Teachers January 25 – Teacher’s In-service 90/91 Day – No Students (Tentative – dates subject to change based on weather emergency days) February 17 – Weather Emergency Makeup Day #1 or Vacation Day for Students and Teachers February 20 – President’s Day Holiday – District Closed

STUDENT SCHOOL HOURS High School – 7:50 AM - 3:02 PM Middle School – 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM H. C. Burgard, Stiegel, Doe Run – 7:45 AM - 2:10 PM Pre-Kindergarten (2 Sessions) Stiegel Elementary – 8:15 AM - 11:00 AM and 11:45 AM - 2:30 PM

Board of Directors: Kim Garner President Brad Hoffer Vice President Pat McGeehan Treasurer Michael Clair

Edward Frick

Rebecca Glass

Holly Holsinger

Robert Iosue

Linda Williams

Bryan Howett*

Secretary Beard Legal Group, P.C. Solicitor* * (Non-voting member) The School Board meets the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the Manheim Central Middle School, 261 White Oak Road