Penn State Shenango Teems Teen College Registration Ends
Registration for the first College for Teens program at Penn State Shenango closes June 23. The July 10 to 14 enrichment program for ages 13 to 15 aims to broaden interest in arts science and technology with Challenging experiences not in normal school. Applications are first come first served and space is limited. Payment is required with registration. For info call 983-2857.
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Penn State
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Musicians Concert Band Opens Summer Series at Miller Auditorium
The 100-member Musicians Concert Band directed by Blase S Scarnati opens its four event summer series at 8 pm June 23 in Miller Auditorium with guest oboe soloist Dr Rebecca Kemper Scarnati. Admission is $2 and the season runs July 6 July 20 Aug 10 and December 3 with notable guests and themes.
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Blase S. Scarnati
Rebecca Kemper Scarnati
Miller Auditorium
Thom
Christine Cobb
Cobb
SRU
Youngstown State University
J. Rex Mitchell
Clarion University
Reading program aims to boost New Castle students learning
The New Castle Area School District rolled out the Success for All reading program for kindergarten through third grade, funded by Educate America and Read to Succeed grants. Developed by Dr. Robert Slavin's Johns Hopkins team, it emphasizes phonics and meaning based instruction, with parental and peer involvement, and groups students by ability using ongoing assessments. The program begins with Early kindergarten units and will expand to Kinder Roots for broader foundational skills.
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New Castle Area
SFA
Rimary
Robert Slavin
Slavin
Johns Hopkins University
Read
Ing
Cine
Angela Joseph
West Side Primary Center
Award-winning instructor earns Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year
Cami Schaubroeck of New Castle Christian Academy added a second award this year, earning Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year plus a $500 grant and a blue vest. Fellow educator Sister Sharon Kalert also received the honor, with both praised by NCCA administrator Nancye Halm for mentoring and innovation in education.
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Cami Schaubroeck
New Castle Christian Academy
Schaubroeck
Wal-Mart
Nancye Halm
NCCA
Wal-Mart SuperCenter
Union Township
Sharon Kalert
St. Vitus School
Halm
Computer Wise Teacher Receives Wal-Mart Education Grant
Sister Sharon Kalert of St. Vitus School wins a Wal-Mart Good Works 500 Education Grant and Teacher of the Year. Principal Sister Susan Marie Krupp credits Kalert for leading the school’s computer lab established in 1999 with 24 iMacs and for integrating technology into the curriculum.
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Paul Hawthorne
Sharon Kalert
St. Vitus School
Michael Janacone
Kalert
Wal-Mart
Susan Marie Krupp
Boy Drafts Simple Plan On Immigration Debate
Fourteen year old Michael Colatruglio, son of an Italian-born immigrant, urged sending Elian Gonzales back to Cuba as a solution to illegal immigration. His opinion formed the backbone of a national letter-writing contest that promotes student engagement with the democratic process and communication with elected officials.
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Michael Colatruglio
U.S
Elian Gonzales
Florida
Cuba
Shenango student wins RespecTeen letter contest
Michael Colatruglio of Shenango Township was named district winner in the RespecTeen Speak for Your Self contest sponsored by the Lutheran Brotherhood. He received a certificate and a $50 savings bond for a letter to Rep. Ron Klink about illegal immigration at the Mexican American border.
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Colatruglio
Shenango Township
Lutheran Brotherhood
Ron Klink
Julie Colatruglio
CNN
Michael
New Castle Christian Academy
Rondi Lang
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