Pine-Richland School District

DISTRICT & COMMUNITY NEWS

January 8, 2010 

 

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In This Issue

PRSD News

PR Achievements

District Outreach Events

District Fundraisers

The Arts

Sports & Activities

Events & Fundraisers

Summer Camps/Programs

 

PR In the News

 

PR Featured in January Edition of Northern Connection Magazine
from Teen Idol Contest to PA Teacher of the Year -
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School Board Meeting Details

 

The board will meet the second and fourth Mondays of each month  with one board meeting in July on July 12.  Meetings are held in the Administration Building's DeWitt Blank Conference Room at 7:30 p.m.  See the entire meeting schedule by clicking here.

 

 

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PR School District General News

PR to Celebrate School Director Recognition Month:  Board members always keep their eyes on the goal of student achievement.  In acknowledgment of their dedicated service, January is designated School Director Recognition Month.  Administrators, teachers, staff, community members, parents, and students are planning to show their appreciation January 25 at 7 p.m.  This year's theme is "Educating for Success. Inspiring Excellence!"  Click here for details.

 

Registration Due January 11 -- Grades K-3 PRIMA World Language Academy 2010:   Register today for PRIMA's World Language Academy for all students in grades K-3.  Sessions held on Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. at the Middle School from January 21-March 11.  Click here for the registration form.

 

PR Continues to Partner with Alliance:  PRSD partners with the Alliance Against Drugs and the Pennsylvania Attorney General in a "Prevention Video of the Month" program. These short videos are streamed over a high-speed Internet connection.  Talking points for parents and students are available from the Alliance web site. This month's video: "Truth & Choices: Shane's Story" can be viewed by visiting here(No usernames or passwords are required.)

 

PR Kindergarten Registration Scheduled for February:  Click here for details.

 

 

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Recognizing PR Achievement 

PIRHL All-Star Game:  Congratulations to the players and coaches that were selected for the PIRHL All-Star games, which were held on January 2 at Bladerunners in Harmarville.

Varsity 1: Zach Fleissner, Kevin Reich, Dan Szymanski
Varsity 2 AA:  Eric Zarenko, Tyler Lawrence, Coach Dan Wilt
JV 2:  Kevin Rader, Mack Dowiak, Karl Dickensheets, Coach Dave Thomas
MS1:  Tyler Ziegler, Nick Scott, Nick Carnovale, TJ Whitford, Coach Dustin Hendrickson
MS2:  Mike Kearns
MS3:  Ian Irvin, Kalani Reid

 

PR Student Featured on WTAE:  Pine-Richland's Jackie Evancho performed for employees at Highmark this holiday season. WTAE followed her performance. Click here for details. In addition, Evancho is featured in another article, which you can view online by clicking here.

 

PRMS Students Earn Top Awards While Learning Valuable Skills in Stock Market Game:  PRMS GATE students took top awards in a county online Stock Market Game.  PRMS students earned first, second, and third place out of 32 teams in the Allegheny County contest.  Read More...

 

Students Participate in Geography Bee at PRMS:  Organizers of the 2009-2010 National Geography Bee are announcing the top winners of its annual competition. First-place winner Lauren Brown will be taking a written qualifying exam to determine if she will compete in the state level of the competition.  Read More...

 

Blood DrivePRHS Honored for Blood Drive:  The Central Blood Bank is honoring Pine-Richland High School for making its List of Top 20 successful blood drives.  Read more...

 

 

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District Outreach Events

"Team Alex" T-shirts -- Support a Member of the PR Family:  Four-year-old Alex Brown, the son of PRMS Teacher Eric Brown, has been in the ICU since October.  To help the family during this difficult time, we are providing an opportunity to purchase "Team Alex" t-shirts.  Click here for details and the order form. 

 

2nd Annual P-R Varsity Ice Hockey Team Outdoor Game!  The Varsity Hockey team will play North Allegheny in its second annual outdoor hockey game on Monday, January 25, at 7 p.m. at North Park Ice Skating Rink.  Proceeds will benefit Breast Cancer Research.  Last year, we had a terrific crowd, a very exciting game, and raised several thousand dollars.  We hope to surpass that this season.

 

 

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District Fundraisers

Softball Boosters Sponsoring a Night at the Races:  PRHS Softball Boosters is sponsoring a Night At The Races (adults only) on Saturday, February 27, at the Wexford Knights of Columbus from 6-11 p.m.  Admission is $20 which includes a Buffet Dinner, beverages, munchies, and a whole lot of fun!  For tickets or more information, please contact Regina Kelly

 

 

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The Arts

Kean Idol Amateur Talent Contest:  Register today to participate in this talent contest...new adult vocal category added!  Details...

 

 

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Sports Leagues, Teams, and Activities

Last Chance -- Girls Grades K-8, Dance Team Workshop & PerformanceApplications still being accepted!  Instructional Clinic being held on Tuesday, January 12, from 5-7:30 p.m. followed by a performance at the PRHS Basketball Game on Friday, January 15.  Click here for details and the registration form.

Pine-Richland Boys Youth Lacrosse Re-Opens Registration:  Due to increased interest, registration will remain open until vacancies are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Slots available for grades K-5, 7, and 8.  Grade 6 team is filled.  Register online by clicking here.  Online PayPal payment or check payments will be accepted.  Details on the website.  Please note that time/date stamps received via the online registration system will be coordinated with post-marked dates of any hard-copy forms received via U.S. Mail.

 

Spring Field Hockey Program for Girls & Boys in Grades K-6:  PRYC hosting Sunday sessions from April 11-May 23 at the Pine-Richland High School Stadium.  Click here for details and registration form.  Registration is due March 26.

 

PR Youth Baseball and Softball - 2010 Spring Season Registration!  Registration for all leagues will be held on Saturday, January 16, at the Pine Community Center from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Saturday, January 30, at Eden Hall from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.  Click here for additional league and registration information.

 

Pine-Richland Soccer Club -- 2010 Spring Registration:  U6-U10 inhouse & U11 and up recreational travel -- Registration is being held on Saturday, January 23, from 9 a.m. - noon, and Thursday, January 28, from 6-9 p.m. at the Pine Community Center (please note that this is a new location for registration).  Details...

Additional changes:  Refund requests will only be completed through February 6; incomplete registration for travel players will not be processed until complete.

Brad-Mar Pine Newsletter Available as Association Registers for Spring Season:  Brad-Mar Pine Baseball Association is registering for the upcoming spring season. Please visit their website for more information and download the association's newsletter. 
 

i9 Sports Registration Open for Spring Programs: Registering for Flag Football and Soccer.  Click here for details.

Indoor Lacrosse Program Recruiting Players:  Lightning Lacrosse & Pittsburgh Lacrosse is hosting an indoor fall/winter program.  Click here to register online.

 

 

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Community News, Events, & Fundraisers 

Pine Community Center Offering Many Programs:  Unless otherwise indicated, click here for all details. 

 

Teen Pickleball Tournament - Hosted by the Pine Community Center on Friday, January 15 (no school!) at noon.  This tournament is limited to 20 teams of 2, so sign up now!  $5 per person.
 
ZumbAtomic - Teen and youth Zumba classes at the Pine Community Center start the week of January 11.  Come try out the newest dance and fitness craze! 
 
Self Defense Class for Women age 14 and up - This class is taught one Saturday each month at the Pine Community Center by a second degree black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do.  Fee is $5 for members, $7 for non-members.
 
Urban Art for Teens - Learn to draw and paint city scenes using perspective.  Students will create three paintings and one air-dry clay project during this six-week class beginning on Tuesday, January 12 at the Pine Community Center.
 
Kid Fit Club - The Pine Community Center is offering a 12-week class for 8 - 15 year-olds who would like to learn or improve basic sports and fitness skills.  Participants will learn how to improve strength, flexibility and coordination using free weights, exercise bands and weight training principals.  Classes start the week of January 11.

 

Tae-Kwon-Do - Introductory lessons for ages 6 and up at the Pine Community Center start the Wednesday, January 13.  For more information, click here.

 

Sporty Kids - Bring your 4-6 year-olds to the Pine Community Center for this parent/child class introducing kids to the fundamentals of sports.  Skills taught will include throwing, catching, kicking, and batting.  Class starts Friday, January 15.
 
Mini Kickers - Get a head-start on the spring soccer season with this introductory soccer skills class for 4-6 year-olds at the Pine Community Center.  The 8-week class starts the week of January 11. 
 
Discovery Kids Classes - The Pine Community Center is offering a series of 3 hands-on classes for kids age 3-6.  Each class focuses on discovering different principals about nature, science or art in a fun, interactive environment.  First class is Tuesday, February 4.  For more information,
click here.
 

Richland Township Spring/Summer Programs and Newsletter:  Click here for details for these events.  See below for additional programs offered.

 
Valentine's Day Bingo: Saturday, February 13, at Richland Township from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.  Register today!  Fee is $4 for  Residents and $6 for Non Residents.  

 

Line Dancing:  Spring session starts Monday, February 22.


Join our Richland Township Golf Program for Ages 8-18:  First meeting is Tuesday, February 23, at 6 p.m.


TJ and Friends Kick off Meeting:  New Single Group for people 35+ on Friday. February 26, at 7 p.m. for a Game Night Event (Free).

 

North Hills Art Center:  Register for classes today.  Sessions available for all ages.  Details...

 

Be a part of the 2010 Census Team!  

Earn good pay, work flexible hours, receive paid training, help your community have a successful 2010 Census, and much more.  Apply today!  For more information, click here or call 1-866-861-2010 (Dial "0" and provide your zip code; FedRelay:  1-800-877-8339-TTY). 

 

 

 

 

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Summer Camps/Programs

Chatham University 's Camp E.D.E.N. Program is Registering for Summer 2010!  Chatham University offers summer camp at the Eden Hall Campus for children ages 5-12.  Day camp information can be found at the Chatham website or by contacting the day camp office at 412-365-1174 or daycamp@chatham.edu.

 

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