Spring Sports Physicals
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Students in grades 7-12 who plan on participating in a spring school-sponsored sport must have either a completed initial physical form or a completed recertification form with them at the time of the physical. Forms are available in the middle and the high school office or on the District's website (www.southallegheny.org) click the "Athletics" tab. Physicals will be given on...
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Kindergarten Transition Program
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Children who will be enrolling in kindergarten in the fall are invited to take part in the South Allegheny Kindergarten Transition program with their parents at the Early Childhood Center. The first session is a parent-only meeting Wednesday, January 25th at 6:00 p.m. The first student-and-parent session is February 29th from 6:00 -8:00 p.m with additional sessions on March 28th,...
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Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winners
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Four S.A. students-from left, Becky Tucker, Stephanie Taylor, Rachel Anielewski, and Hallie Perozich- have been recognized by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers through The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards as Regional-level award recipients. Stephanie and Hallie’s work has advanced to the national-level of the Scholastic Art Awards.
These students will be...
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Steel Center Top of the Shop Award Winners
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We are proud to announce the S.A. students who were first sememster Top of the Shop award winners from Steel Center, from left: Tim Dansak, Bill Svetz, Alan Werner, Tyler Templeton, Alesha Sanutelli, and Jacob Murtha.
S.A. Spring Musical: Camp Rock
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South Allegheny High School students will perform the Disney musical Camp Rock on April 12th, 13th, and 14th at 7:00 p.m. at South Allegheny high school.
Synopsis:Camp Rock centers on a teen girl, Mitchie Torres, who desperately wants to spend her summer at a prestigious rock camp, but can only attend if she works in the kitchen as one of the cooks. When band member Shane Gray needs to counter...
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Student Group Works to End Bullying
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Student leaders in 5th and 6th grade at South Allegheny Elementary School have been meeting weekly with teacher Mrs. Haftman to brainstorm ideas to create anti-bullying messages in their school. To date, these messages have included anti-bullying slogans on posters and bulletin boards and most recently the group participated in a skit that was presented to students at their...
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PTA Reflections Award Cermony
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Photo courtesy of Ron Vezzani for the Daily News
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An awards ceremony was held at South Allegheny Elementary School on January 12th for students who were winners at the Local level and Council level of the PTA Reflections Arts in Education Program . Congratulations to all participants and winners!
S.A. Awarded $4,029.01 STEAM Grant from The Consortium for Public Education
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The Consortium for Public Education has awarded South Allegheny School District a $4,029.01 Great Idea Grant to implement a Science-Technology-Engineering-Art-Mathematics (STEAM) project. This grant was funded by The Pittsburgh Foundation.
This grant creates a transportation-safety themed program using mousetrap-powered cars to teach concepts in Science, Technology,...
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Students Participate in AIU's Mosaic Mural
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The following students from Mrs. Sweet and Mrs. Ungar's art classes participated in the creation of Allegheny Intermediate Unit's mosaic mural. This 20 foot by 5 foot mosaic mural was created with the help of over 700 middle school students in 42 different school districts in Allegheny County. Artist Laura Jean guided the students in the design and fabrication of the mural over a...
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S.A. Elementary School Awarded $7,500 STEAM Grant from The Grable Foundation and The Benedum Foundation
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The Grable Foundation and The Benedum Foundation in Pittsburgh have awarded South Allegheny Elementary School a $7,500 a STEAM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Art-Mathematics) grant to implement a project called Passport to the Future.
STEAM grants were awarded to schools in Allegheny, Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties. The purpose of the grant program is to support school...
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Students Chosen for PMEA Concert Bands
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Four South Allegheny Middle/High School students were chosen to participate in PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) concert events.Natalie Knapton (Flute-Grade 8) and Scott Kepple (Tuba-Grade 9) were chosen for the PMEA Jr. High District Band which will be held January 20th-21st at Greater Latrobe High School. The concert is 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January...
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New Book Mobile Hours Set
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The Book Mobile at South Allegheny Literacy Center will change its hours effective January 5th. New hours are 6:00-7:00 p.m. every Thursday.
South Allegheny Literacy Center is located in the library of South Allegheny Elementary School, 1707 Washington Blvd., Port Vue.
ARRRRRGH You Ready to Read?
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Students from Washington & Jefferson College, dressed as pirates, representing the fraternity Delta Tau Delta read short stories students in grades 2 through 6 to kick-off the new Accelerated Reader program at South Allegheny Elementary School.
About Accelerated Reader:
Accelerated Reader (AR) is the most popular and successful reading product of all time....
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Kayla Komondor Attends National Young Leaders Conference
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Kayla Komondor, a freshman at South Allegheny High School, joined other outstanding students from across the nation at the National Young Leaders State Conference held in Pittsburgh from November 3rd through November 6th. The program aims to help young scholars assess their leadership styles and capabilities. Congratulations Kayla!
Energy Angels Return from Churchill, Canada - the Polar Bear Capital of the World
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We proudly announce the return of our Energy Angels - Jennifer Urban, Stephanie Mandella, and Alexandra Ruhl- from Churchill, Canda - the polar bear capital of the world. As bi-national grand prize winners of Project Polar Bear, sponsored by Polar Bears International, their bright young minds worked together to reduce CO2 emissions by over 1.5 million pounds. They returned from Leadership...
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Marching Band Named WPXI "Band of the Week"
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Congratulations Ms. Humanic, Ms. Kadar and the South Allegheny High School Gladiator Marching Band on being named the WPXI "Band of the Week" for the fourth consecutive year.
View their performance by clicking on the link below.
http://www.wpxi.com/video/29490938/index.html
Superintendent Receives Leadership Award
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Superintendent Wayne Gdovic has been selected as the recipient of the 2011 PA Association of School Administrators (PASA) Award of Achievement for Leadership in Public Education.
The award recognizes a school administrator who has demonstrated commitment to school administration as a profession and a commitment to public education.
Mr. Gdovic will be...
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Gingerbread Houses Displayed at Wintergarden
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Gingerbread Houses Displayed at Wintergarden
Foreign Language Club members and students in Ms. Good's middle school character education class recently completed gingerbread houses for The 9th Annual Gingerbread House Display/Competition sponsored by PPG Place. Their houses will be displayed on Light-Up Night and throughout the holiday season at Wintergarden in downtown...
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Student Accident Insurance
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South Allegheny School District does not carry medical/accident insurance on students but we do provide parents with the opportunity to select a primary excess group insurance plan for students. For more information on student accident insurance please see the link below. In an effort to go green, the company is no longer printing brochures for distribution. A paper copy...
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2011-2012 School Calendar Approved
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The first day of school will be August 25th, 2011, the last day will be June 6th, 2012
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Comcast Introduces Internet Essentials Program/ Internet Service for $9.95/Month
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At South Allegheny, we know that many students and their families would like to have Internet service at home so they can do homework, search jobs, download music, communicate with others and much more. We also believe the Internet can be an important part of your child’s education.
That’s why we want to make sure you know about a new program provided by Comcast called Internet...
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SA Makes AYP for the 8th Year in a Row!
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Based on the 2010-2011 PSSA Scores, South Allegheny School District has marked its 8th consecutive year for making AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress). South Allegheny Elementary School met 17 out of 17 targets, South Allegheny Early Childhood Center met 2 out of 2 targets, and South Allegheny Middle/High School met 16 out of 17 targets.
In comparison, East Allegheny, Elizabeth...
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