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aFall/Winter I Issue

2013/14Forbes Road Career & Technology Center Paul R. Balint

Administrative Director

Welcome... From the Administrative Director

Programs Offered:Advertising DesignAutomotive TechnologyBuilding Construction TechnologyChild Care ServicesCollision Repair TechnologyComputer Networking & SecurityCosmetologyCulinary ArtsDiesel TechnologyElectrical TechnologyEmergency Response ServicesHealth Science TechnologyHeating, Ventilation & Air ConditioningInformation Technology & GamingLandscape DesignMachine ToolMultimedia DesignWarehouse Management

Say thanks to Forbes Road CTC school board members!Career and Technical education is more than just learning technical skills and the academics that are integrated into career and technical education; it’s a platform for students to reach their potential. It inspires hope for a new generation and a successful future. This institution exists in part because individuals volunteer their time to make informed decisions about the issues facing career and technical education. Every January we celebrate these everyday heroes - the nine appointed school board members (also known as the Joint Operating Committee) who serve our students and educational system. They are: Annetta Jursa from Allegheny Valley, Frank Pearsol from East Allegheny, Dave Magill (President) from Gateway, Carrie Fox from Highlands, John Zacchia from Penn Hills, John St. Leger from Plum Borough, Arlene Loeffler (Treasurer) from Riverview, Tiffany Lumpkin from Wilkinsburg and Robert Tomasic (Vice President) from Woodland Hills.

School Directors volunteer, on average, 20 hours a month to help run the schools in our community. The school board makes difficult decisions for the betterment of our students. They vote on the Forbes’ budgets, hire staff, select equipment, textbooks and supplies, and review curriculum, to name a few.

These dedicated volunteers reside in our community within our nine sending districts. They are our friends, neighbors, community leaders, parents at your school and engaged senior citizens.

During this month of recognition we ask of you, the school directors’ fellow community members, to show your appreciation for their service. Please show your gratitude in some way for their time, effort, and dedication to career & technical education’s advancement. Thank them for advocating on behalf of our collective interests and making the difficult decisions. Most importantly, thank them for being everyday heroes and making our students’ success their priority.

Save-the-Date!Open House

March 13th, 2014 • 6:00-8:00 pm

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New Faculty at ForbesDarren StengerHealth Science TechnologyDarren worked in both long term and acute care settings as an RN and also currently works as an RN for Excela Health. He was also a Social Studies 7-12 teacher at Lancaster County School District, VA. He earned his teaching degree from Clarion University of PA and his RN from WCCC.

........................................................................James Comunale

Science / Math Academic CoachJames was a teacher at Brashear High School

before coming to Forbes Road CTC. He earned his

Bachelor Degrees in Biology and Health Science from

Duquesne University and a Masters Degree in Secondary

Education from California University of PA.

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Second Annual Scholarship Campaign!

Again we are raising funds for our second annual scholarship campaign! Our goal is to reach out to alumni and the community in a quest for scholarship funds to help offer scholarships to our outstanding students to continue their education/training in their fields. If you would be interested in contributing to the Forbes Road Scholarship Fund, please visit our website!

forbesroad.com••••Attention Seniors••••

Applications will be available in March!!

And....We are hosting a 5K Run/Walk on April 12, 2014 -

Boyce Park to benefit our scholarship fund. To register, go to active.com.

Great Idea Grants awarded to Forbes Road CTC

The Fall round of The Consortium for Public Education’s Great Idea Grants resulted in the

following grant being awarded.

Children’s Books – submitted by Cherie O’Neal, Child Care Services Instructor and Paula MacArthur, English Communications Instructor for the amount of $237. The Child Care Services students and the English classes will work together to produce creative books for children.

Game Day 2013Game Day was held for student organization members November 8, 2013 in the lobby in building 2 during both sessions.

Fun had by all!

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Fall Leadership Conference at Seven SpringsWe had 18 students that attended the SkillsUSA Western Region Fall Leadership Conference at Seven Springs, October 30, 31 & November 1. These students represented 15 programs and 7 districts. The students attended workshops and participated in leadership activities during the three day event. It enabled them to strengthen their leadership skills, learn new things, make new friends and found out what SkillsUSA is all about. The awards Forbes Road CTC received include:

Advisor of the Year - DeeDee CiccarelliDoor Sign - 3rd place

Slogan Contest - 2nd placePenny Drop - 2nd place

Hula Chain Relay - 2nd placeCheer Contest - 3rd place

Overall Skills Championship - 3rd placeSpirit Award - 2nd place

We had 20 guests attend the banquet dinner, including administrators, board members, teachers, and parents.

Kassie Devlin, Conference Officer, Plum HS

DeeDee Ciccarelli, being awarded Advisor of the Year.

L-R, Advisor Nejes, Conference Officer Devlin, Advisor Ciccarelli and Advisor Ulyas.

Cheer practice!

Team building activities

Row 1 (l-r): Kevin Leisenring, Nick Carrigan, Dave Zaborowski, Sharon Ritenour, Daemon Palmer, Julie Dawson, Briana Gonnella, Brad Zahorchak, Kassie Devlin, Justin Nix, DeeDee Ciccarelli, Tianna Jett, Taylor Crise, Adam Hutter, Asia Dobbins, Carlos Smith, Brian Toomey, Neena Molnar

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Forbes Road CTC607 Beatty RoadMonroeville, PA 15146-1550forbesroad.com

Forbes Road Career and Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries may be directed to the Assistant Director, Title IX Coordinator or Section 504 Coordinator at 607 Beatty Road, Monroeville, PA 15146 or 412-373-8100.

Stay Connected!Forbes Road CTC Faculty have been making great strides in Social Networking to promote their programs as well as to show off student work. Search for individual classes/teachers on Facebook,

Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

Happy HolidaysHappy Holidays

Artwork created by

Destiny SlaterWestern Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

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