PENNCREST Gifted Program

Congratulations to Summer M., third grade student at Maplewood Elementary School. Summer entered the PBS Kids writers contest. She received third place in the third grade division. Summer and the other winners were honored at an awards ceremony May 12 at the Edinboro IU. There were 280 entries and 12 winners in grades K through 3. Way to go Summer!!!!

The dates for the 2010-2011 school year are:

HIGH SCHOOL: Grades 9 through 12

September 3, 17

October 1, 15

November 5, 19

December 10

February 4, 25

March 18

April 8

May 6

MIDDLE SCHOOL: Grades 6 through 8

September 10, 24

October 8, 22

November 12

December 3

January 28

February 11

March 4

April  1, 15, 29

For a personal view about the Allegheny College Collaborative written by a participant go to: http://thepantherpress.com/

Once again, the dynamic duo of Haylett and Brooks were first out of 25 teams in the Stock Market Game. They made their choices in early February and began the game in last place. However, due to their investing genius, they pulled ahead of everyone to win the game. They turned their $100,000 into almost $112,000 in just over two months. They averaged a 7.5% rate of return. Their big winners were CVS, Disney, Nike, and PNC- all double digit gains.

Students currently in grades 2,3,4,5 and 6 are invited to attend the 2010 MASTERS Summer Program at Edinboro University. This program is sponsored by the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit and takes place from 8:20 AM to 3:00 PM June 21 through June 25. The MASTERS (Multifaceted Advanced Summer Training for Excelling Rural Students) Program is a five day, high level, intensive science and math laboratory experience. High ability, motivation, a serious attitude and a favorable teacher recommendation are necessary. The tuition cost is $200 and does not include transportation or lunch. There are also a limited number of scholarships available for students with a financial need.  This year’s classes include “Taking Flight,” “Engineering for Efficiency,” “Healthy Habits,” “Squid to Seeds,” and “3-2-1 Blast off!”. In the past, several PENNCREST students  attended the program and are enthusiastic supports of the education and fun it provided. For more information, contact Mrs. Mumford at Maplewood and Saegertown or Mr. Harakal at Cambridge. Applications are due by April 23, 2010.

Students in grades six through 12 recently attended the World and Current Events Academic Game at Slippery Rock University. This  year’s game had questions about World War II as well as important events from 2009. There were several hundred students from area district competing. PENNCREST had a winning team as well as an undefeated player. N. McGowan from SHS was undefeated. He was also part of a winning team. Two of the other players on the winning team were D. Smith and Z. Eimer from Maplewood. Way to go guys!!!!

Currently, Saegertown Elementary is leading in the Stock Market Game. A fifth grade team is in first place. Team mates B. Haylett and T. Brooks are holding on to first place. In third place is the sixth grade team of G. Johnston, J. McClymonds, and J. Shaffer. The Stock Market Game is updated weekly. There are currently 17 teams competing. Way to go guys!!!! Let’s hang on to that lead.

Update: Brooks and Haylett are still holding on to first place. However, Johnston, McClymonds and Shaffer have move down to fourth place. These young investors are doing an excellent job.

The 2010-2011 booklets for Allegheny Arts/Science Immersion and Allegheny College Collaborative have been distributed.  Remember,  there is a dead line for the sign ups- so don’t wait. If there are classes you want, get your paperwork back as soon as possible. Students who will be in sixth, seventh or eighth grade next year will sign up for Allegheny Arts Immersion. Students entering seventh or eighth grade may also select Science Immersion. Students who will be in ninth, tenth or eleventh grade next year may sign up for Allegheny College Collaborative.  Each student who signs up will  attend 12 session of Allegheny.  That means once they sign up they must be ready to commit to missing classes at the home school 12  Fridays per year. Remember, attendance for those who elect to participate is mandatory and is enforced by the home school administration. The only acceptable absence is when a student is absent from school or when the school administration agrees to the absence. Besides illness, examples of excused absence may include a grade wide field trip, county band participation, or business week for 10th graders. If you have questions about the programs please contact Mrs. Mumford, Mr. Nicolazzo or Mr. Harakal.

Stock Market Game:  Can they do it again? SES had a number one team in the stock market game last spring. The number one high school team was from MHS. The games have begun with two team signing on at SES to try for a victory.

Allegheny Arts/Science Immersion: Sign ups for next year will take  place in the spring. All current gifted/talented students who will be in grades six through eight in the 2010-2011 school year will be invited to participate.

Allegheny College Collaborative: Sign ups for next year will take place in the spring. All current gifted students who will be in grades nine through 12 next year will be invited to participate.

Academic Games: HURRAY- we have actually been able to attend several of the games this year. We have one more coming up on February 24. Maybe spring will come early this year.

Friday, February 12 is a scheduled Allegheny Arts Immersion/Science Immersion day for grades 6 through 8. PENNCREST does not have school that day. Students who are attending Allegheny that day must provide their own transportation to and from Allegheny College. Those who attend should be at their assigned areas by 8:45. Parents can drop off their child in front of the Allegheny student center. Mr. Nicolazzo and Mrs. Mumford will be there to monitor the students. Parents will pick their child up at the same place- in front of the student center. Classes end at 1:20. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Mumford or Mr. NIcolazzo with questions or concerns. If your child is not able to attend Allegheny that day, it is an excused absence.

A second player joins Sonny Pechin as undefeated at the academic game Presidents. Sonny, from Cambridge Springs High School, ended play undefeated in the nine through 12 division.  A second Cambridge Springs High School student has claimed a victory in the five through eight division. Josh Dennis finished undefeated at  Presidents Academic Game. If you see Sonny or Josh be sure to congratulate them on their great performances.