Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary School 355 Route 973 East

Cogan Station, PA 17728

Ph: 494-1112

Fax: 494-0534

Visit us at our web site - www.wasd.org

Personnel

Dr. Williams

Principal

Mrs. Phillips

Counselor

Mrs. Null

Instructional Support

Mrs. Hornberger Secretary

Mrs. Grieco Nurse

Mrs. Colvin Health Room Tech

NON-DISCRIMINATION

POLICY

It is the policy of the Wil-

liamsport Area School

District not to discriminate

on the basis of race, color,

national origin, sex or

handicap in its educational -

vocational programs or

employment as required by

Title IX. Section 504 and

Title VI. For information

regarding civil rights and

grievance procedures con-

tact:

Director Human Resources

Williamsport Area School

District

201 West Third Street

Williamsport, PA 17701

Ph: 327-5500, Ext. 3541

At the time I am writing this letter, we have just finished our first week of PSSA test-

ing. At this point, the students in grades three, four, and five have completed two

math and one reading test. Next week we will complete two reading and our final

math test. I have been very impressed by our students’ diligence and persever-

ance during our initial week of testing. I am so proud of our students and want to

thank you the parents for sending them to school prepared with a good breakfast

and lots of love and good wishes. By the time you read this article, the testing will

be complete. Sometime in June, I will receive the preliminary unofficial results of

the testing with final scores being mailed to us during the first semester of the 2011

-12 school year. Hepburn-Lycoming has been awarded the Keystone Award for

achieving adequate yearly progress (AYP) since 2000 when the award was initi-

ated. I am expecting that this year will be an award-winning year as well.

I want to let you as parents know that the academic year is far from over. The stu-

dents often think because the PSSA test is complete, so is their academic year. We

have the entire fourth marking period to complete which begins on March 28.

Many of our grade level benchmarks and standards are taught during fourth mark-

ing period. Please reinforce to your child that the learning will continue through

June 8 when we say goodbye and begin summer break. Until then, despite Little

League, soccer, etc., the academics will continue. Please make sure that you con-

tinue to create the time in your busy schedule for your child’s daily homework and

reading.

We have many great events coming in the spring. Please plan to attend the PTO

meeting on Thursday evening, April 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. We

have a great Earth Day Celebration planned for April 21 and our first all-school

field day planned for June 1st. Much parental help will be needed with both events

so please be involved and come to the PTO meeting to see where you can help. I

will look forward to seeing you on April 7th.

Row 1-10

Railey Riley

Kam Rogers

Rodney coup

Julianna Hess

Levi Roush

Tanner Hostrander

Adam Aldenderfer

Blake DeBrody

Mitchell McManus

Dominic Fischetti

Row 11-20

Madison Satterfield

Chase Fulmer

Baelie Merrill

Matthew Tebbs

Zach Tagliaboski

Jocelyn Miller

Alan Cortright

Alex Weber

Sam Miiller

Olivia Gair

Row 51-60

Julian Kiessling

Emily Esposito

Morgan Reinsel

Lily Corter

Hailey Kinley

Liza Hughes

Dameyn James

Makenna Stryker

Zakary Rothra

Brady McKinney

During the months of December, January and February I had a display in the library

that featured Jan Brett’s books. It was in conjunction with our emphasis on “The Gift

of Reading.” It was amazing for me to see how our students enjoyed her books. As

soon as the books were returned to the display, they were checked out once again by

another student. Some students even tried to check out my personal collection that was

displayed beneath the trees.

Jan Brett is truly a gifted author and illustrator. Each time I reread one of her books, I

notice more details that I had not noticed before in the illustrations that give enriching

detail to her captivating stories. Our library recently acquired one of her new books entitled The Easter Egg. The

book begins “Cheer-up! Cheer-up! Spring is here!” I read those words as another snow storm is predicted for to-

morrow. The beautiful illustration of the spring robin and Hoppi the bunny did cheer me up. Hoppi is about to

create his first Easter egg. The rabbit who creates the winning egg, as judged by the Easter Bunny himself, gets

the honor of helping hide all of the eggs for the boys and girls to find on Easter morning. Hoppi sets off on an ad-

venture through the woods, visiting all of the other rabbits to see their creations. When he is about to begin his

egg creation, his plans take a sudden turn in action that will quite surprise the reader.

We have been concentrating on character development through emphasizing caring and trustworthiness the last

few months. This text is an excellent illustration of both traits. I would encourage you to read this book with your

child. The illustrations will captivate you and the story will thrill you. It is a book for both young and intermedi-

ate children. It is a new publication so it is not an AR title but well worth reading. As always, I will look for you

in the library!

On Friday, March 14, 10 names were drawn at random for the weekly “Gold Medal Awards.” When the students drew

their number for the “100 Chart” three rows filled all within minutes. The thirty students named above spent an hour

bowling with Dr. Williams, complete with a healthy snack and drink.

The spring book fair will be held Monday April 18 -

Thursday April 21. All students will have the opportu-

nity to visit the fair with their class during lunch (a

schedule will be sent home so you'll know which day

your child will becoming to the fair). You can send in

money or a check payable to Hepburn PTO with your

child on their assigned day, and friendly parent volun-

teers will help your child select their books. This is a

Buy One - Get One Free event so for every book your

child buys, he or she may get an additional item of the

same or less value FREE! There will also be a Family

Night on Wednesday April 20, from 6:00 - 8:00

pm. This is a chance for you and your family to shop

for books together.

We will need parent volunteers to help staff the book

fair. If you would like to help, please call Vicki Stea

at 998-2021 or Cheri Carson at 435-0340.

April 4 and 5 Parent Teacher Conferences

No School

April 7 PTO Meeting 7:00 pm

April 21, 25, & 26 Snow makeup days

School is in session

April 22 Spring Break

No School

Many items such as coats, sweatshirts, hats, gloves,

lunchboxes, etc. have been collected in the lost and

found box.

We will be displaying these items on tables in the of-

fice hallway during Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Please take time to see if your child has lost any of

these items.

Shana and Zoey Myers are very involved with LAPS ( Lycoming

Animal Protection Society) and gave students the opportunity to

donate $1 in order to purchase canned goods for the shelter. Stu-

dents filled out a printed shamrock with their name on it and it was

placed on the wall outside the office. The shamrocks went to the

shelter for display at the end of March. A total of $193 was raised

for LAPS. Thanks to all who donated and especially to Shana and

Zoey for their work at the shelter and organizing this wonderful

project..

Set aside time this month to share a good book with

your child. Have your child pick out a book for you to

read and you pick out a book for them to read. Visit

the local libraries such as the James V Brown, Lycom-

ing College, or Penn College Libraries. Walt Disney

once said “ There is more treasure in books than in all

the pirate's loot on Treasure Island.” Let your adven-

ture begin today! Happy Reading!

Physical Education News

Fitness Fanatic Club-

The students who turned in papers for February where:

Layla Waldman, Iscah Rinkleman, Brady Umstead, Jackie Snyder Levi Roush, Rebecca Carson, and Domanic Randall.

Fun in the gym with Scooters

3. The Lycoming Fitness Challenges winners are: Jackie Snyder, Lauren Early, Delaney Heller, Emma Dickey, Janelle Early, Oliver Shelman, Cameron Dickey,

Adam Aldenderfer, Ben Manetta, Jeffery Beagle, Devin Gray, Alec Dickey, Gabe Manetta, Lauren Sauers, Alexis

Carnevale, Austin Reese, Jasmine Inners.

Below are some of the winners with their prizes:

My name is Pam Borek I am a senior at

Lock Haven University majoring in ele-

mentary education. I am student teaching

in Mrs. Rhinehart's fifth grade classroom. I

have tried a few different careers before

setting my heart on educating. I am very

happy with where I am , and I'm looking

forward to graduation in May. Some hob-

bies that I have are shopping, exercising

and swimming. I reside in New Columbia, PA and plan to stay

in the area when looking for a job. I am enjoying my time here

at Hepburn and hope to someday come back.

Kim Franco is an art stu-

dent teacher from Lycoming

College. She will be in the

art room with Mrs.

McDonough Varner until

the end of April. She is

excited to be working with

the Hepburn Lycoming stu-

dents on some really neat public art projects. Her favorite

author/illustrator is Eric Carle. If you see Miss Franco in the

art room, be sure to welcome her to our school!

Zane Pardoe

Mr. Pardoe is a stu-

dent teacher in Mr.

Kelley's 5th grade

class. He is an avid

Phillies and Packers

fan as evident in the

picture of him with his

Packer Cheesehead

hat. Mr. Pardoe is a

Williamsport High

School graduate and

played football for the

Millionaires. After

student teaching he

would like to remain

in the area and hopefully get a job teaching and coach-

ing football for the Williamsport Area School District.

Kristin Kondash

a Health and

Physical Educa-

tion teacher from

Lock Haven Uni-

versity.

Miss Kinley is a graduate student in speech

therapy at Penn State. She enjoys reading,

spending time with her family, friends, and

dog, Lacey. She likes working with the stu-

dents enrolled in speech and language support

at Hepburn.

Justin Gonzalez is a non-traditional college student from

Lycoming College student teaching in Mrs. Haupt’s third

grade class this spring semester. Justin spent three years in

the business field and decided that he really wanted to be a

teacher when he

grew up!!! “Justin is

doing a great job in

our class and the

children love him”,

says Mrs. Haupt. He

will graduate this

May.

Lauren Sculley I am a senior at Lock Haven

University. My major is ele-

mentary education, and I also

have a minor in reading. My

hometown is Bethlehem, PA

where I love being active and

outdoors. Summer is my

favorite season because I love

going to the beach! After I

graduate, I plan to continue my education by obtaining my

master’s degree in reading in order to become a reading spe-

Rachel Paulhamus

I am originally from Williams-

port, PA. For the past 6 years I

have teaching ballet at the

LKW Dance Center in Mon-

toursville, PA. I will be gradu-

ating from Lock Haven Univer-

sity as an elementary education

major in May.

Asheala Snook

I am a senior at Lock Haven Univer-

sity majoring in elementary educa-

tion with a minor in special educa-

tion. I live in New Columbia, PA

where I enjoy the beautiful country.

In my free time I like to hunt, fish,

and play soccer and softball. After

graduation, I plan on becoming a

teacher in the central Susquehanna

Valley and mold the future of our

country through the youth.

Amanda Fratzola, from

Lycoming College, is student

teaching with Mrs. Burger's

second grade. She enjoys

cooking and reading. She is

from Factoryville, PA.

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