dew newsletter october/november2015 edition
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Special Thanks to the Following People:
Writing Advisors: Mrs. Panucci, Mrs. Fazio, and Mrs. Chiarelli
Student Editors: Emma Dischner, Eric Jozwiak, and Isabella Mannino
Student Council Advisors: Mrs. DiClemente and Mrs. Fazio
DEW Student Council PR Committee
Student Writers: Nini Curcione, Eliza Zwikl, Bella Tirone, Josh Knapp, Emily English, Meghan McNabb, Riley
Hensley, Vanessa Rodgers, and Morgan Hayes
Student Photographers: Nini Curcione, Bella Tirone, and Eliza Zwikl
DEW Newsletter
October/November2015
Edition
What’s new in the DEW? Brought to you
for the students by the
students.
This year’s cookie dough sale was a huge success! Thank you for all
who participated. The dough will be delivered Wednesday, November 11 between the hours
of 3-5. If you would like to come earlier, please call ahead so that we can have your order in
the office.
The following students won the Halloween costume contest and were awarded a $10 Top That
Yogurt gift card:
5th Isabella Hoffman
6th Angelia Badini, Caleb Williams
8th Makenna Dobrowsky, Jordan Lane, Mason Moll
:
Month in Review by Angela Fazio
September’s You’ve Been Caught
Being Respectful winners were the
following:
October’s You’ve Been Caught Being
Responsible winners were the following:
Each winner was awarded with a $25 Mall at Robinson gift card. Congratulations all!
Students of the Month
September You’ve Been Caught Being
Respectful winners
October You’ve Been Caught Being
Responsible winners
Back row, from left to right: Jacob Barthalemy, Chase Schaltenbrand, Cheyenne Johnson, Bella Tirone
Front row, from left to right: Aiden Cavanaugh, Marcus Cetrone, Hannah George
Not pictured: Allison Zane
Introducing Your 2015-2016 Student Council
Submitted by student writer Nini Curcione
This year as the class of 2020, there were 50 students that showed qualities that made them
special to be chosen to be in the 2015-2016 8th grade Student Council. During the last month of
school, the coordinators of Student Council, Mrs.Fazio and Mrs. DiClemente came down to the
excited 7th grader’s and told them about the opportunities that awaited them in the coming year.
Students having at least a 3.0 GPA can fill out the application to run for Student Council.
Once the student submits the application, he/she is placed on the ballot. Each student writes a
speech about why he/she should be selected to be in Student Council. Students who write
speeches visit each 7th grade homebase and present their ideas to off their peers and outgoing
members of Student Council. Those who were selected by vote and teacher recommendation are
announced at the 7th grade awards assembly.
When the start of the school year rolled around, those 50 students started their new
responsibility of being Student Council. Nominations were held once again, officers had to be
chosen. Speeches were made to just the student council members, and each member casted a
vote for president, vice president, treasure, and secretary. This year, the officer positions are
being held by the following: Rachel White as President, Isabella Mannino as Vice-President,
Emma Dischner as Secretary, and finally Hannah Bosco as Treasurer.
From there Student Council Representatives split up into different committees, each
specializing in their different ways to help the school and to make a fun environment. This year
there are 11 committees: Public Relations with Elizabeth Zwikl as Chairman, Talent Show with
Nini Curcione as Chairman, Olympic Day with Alex Pretka as Chairman, Pep Rally with
Logan Persinger as Chairman, Birthday Wishes with Carolyn Hornichak as Chairman, School
Store with Hannah Bosco as Chairman, Dinner Dance with Emma Dischner as Chairman,
Fundraising with Mara D’amore as Chairman, Hall Decorating with Bria Washington as
Chairman, Community Services with Eric Jozwiak as Chairman, and STA with Nathan
Donahue as Chairman.
Student Council runs the activities and tries to make school fun for students at David E.
Williams. They are role-models, mentors, tutors, and most of all a team-players. Student
Council isn’t run by one person but by the students within it. Working together as a team,
collaborating ideas, brainstorming inventive ways to give back to the school are only a few of the
things that they do. Student Council couldn’t be possible without the help of Mrs. Fazio and Mrs.
DiClemente as they have pushed each Student Council to the limit every year, and every year it
gets better and better. Student Council is behind mostly every activity in this school. From Pep
Rallies to Talent Shows, this organization is not run by adults but by the students that come to
school every day to learn and grow.
Montour Melodies
Submitted by student writers Josh Knapp, Emily English
Ms. Mancini is the David E. Williams chorus director. This year, she decided to start a seventh
and eighth grade select choir for the students at DEW. Named Montour Melodies, this group is made up
of seventh and eighth grade’s best choral singers together in one group. These are students who want to
try challenging music such as a cappella style music. The group is influenced by the famous a cappella
group Pentatonix and other similar style groups.
This year, the group aims to perform extra music for the winter and spring concert, and
obviously, try to have fun making pop music! They also target to challenge themselves by learning and
performing more challenging choral music. They additionally plan to represent DEW by performing
around the area. As mentioned earlier, they plan to sing pop songs and some classic songs like
“Somebody to Love” by the famous rock band Queen.
The group practices on Mondays and Fridays during activity period. There will be a concert on
December 7th to showcase their talents to the parents for the first time as a group at David E. Williams.
Ms. Mancini organized Montour Melodies to provide a place for students to challenge themselves
musically. Also, with the huge success of Pentatonix, students were very interested in singing a cappella
music. She saw this as a great opportunity to start an ensemble that was unique and could be a lot of fun
to participate in!
The 2015-2016 School Store
Submitted By student writer Eliza Zwikl
The School Store at David E. Williams is officially up and running! The store is headed by
Student Council treasurer and head of the School Store committee, eighth grader Hannah Bosco and co-
chair Maura Porto. Other members of the School Store committee include Arina Dillinger, Victoria
Swearingen, and Gabriella Marsico. During each grades’ lunch times students are selected from the two
accelerated classes in each grade to operate the store. “The school store is where students buy supplies
and Spartan wear,” states Hannah Bosco. “We like to use the feedback from the students and staff to sell
materials in the school,” adds Miss. Bosco. She then explains, “Proceeds from the School Store fuel
numerous student activities throughout the school year and benefit fundraisers, such as the Champions for
Charlie Foundation.” We look forward to seeing you at the School Store this year!
Red Ribbon Week
Submitted By Student Writer Eliza Zwikl
David E. Williams took part in Red Ribbon Week starting October 26th through October
30th. The first National Red Ribbon Campaign began in 1985 and was started and organized by
the National Family Partnership. Red Ribbon Week raises drug prevention awareness in schools
all over the country. Every day of the week included a theme involved with drug
prevention. Monday started the week off with students wearing red to say “Red’y to live a drug
free life.” Next was “I’m too Bright for Drugs Day” where students and staff wore bright colors
on Tuesday. Then, everyone wore their favorite team jersey to “Team Up Against Drugs” on
Wednesday. Thursday was when students and staff participated in the theme “I’m a Jean-ius;
I’m Drug Free” by wearing jeans to school. At the end of the week the building got the chance
to “Say Boo to Drugs” by wearing orange and black. Students and staff also received the
opportunity to sign the “I pledge to be drug free” pledge.
Pep Assembly
Submitted by student writer Bella Tirone
On October 30, 2015. David E. Williams held the Fall Pep Assembly! This year, students
were dancing and lip-syncing to a song. Each homeroom in every grade level had a chance to
choose a song to dance and lip-sync to. This year, Student Council dressed up as nerds and were
dancing to a “Thriller” and “Monster Mash” remix. Before the dancing and fun began, 8th grader
Meara McNabb sang the “Star Spangled Banner” to the students and staff. Homerooms could
challenge another homeroom in their grade level to have a better chance at winning. There was a
winner from each grade level for the best performed song. The winning homerooms for each
grade level is as follows: 5th grade, Mr. Johnson; 6th grade, Mrs. Baron; 7th grade, Mr. Griffith;
8th, Mr. Lukondi.
Mr. Griffith leads the crowd in the “YMCA.” Fifth grade costume winner Bella
Hoffman strikes a pose.
5th Grade Potlatch
Submitted by student writer Bella Tirone
On October 29, 2015, all 5th grade students participated in the 5th grade annual Potlatch.
Students had the opportunity to learn more about the Native American culture while having a ton
of fun! Students had the chance to come to school dressed as a Native American to pretend to be
an authentic Indian. In the morning, Native American guest dancers came to David E. Williams
to show 5th grade some tribal dances. After that, students did various crafts and activities which
included making belts, and writing stories in Native American symbols. Another guest came to
David E. Williams to show a presentation to 5th grade about some of the clothing Native
Americans wore, and some things they made to survive. After a packed day of having fun with
learning about the Native American culture, 5th grade had a feast in the gym with many different
foods to try. Following the feast, the students had a Native American gift exchange- where the
students exchanged gifts with one another just as the Native Americans would have. To add to
the atmosphere, various 5th grade teachers dressed up like Native Americans for the exciting
day!
Going Green
Thanks to the help of Mr. Nick weaver, a technology and innovation coach at Montour, Mrs.
Vrana’s sixth grade social studies students culminated their Five Themes of Geography Unit
creatively. Following a rubric with set requirements, students worked in groups of five to
research the five themes of geography (location, region, movement, human- environment
interaction, and place) in a city of choice. Each group then presented their research through a
green screen video production using the Touchcast app. Using an iPad, Mr. Weaver videotaped
students against a green screen monochrome backdrop. He then assisted the students when
superimposing themselves onto pre-saved virtual backgrounds and videos. The students took
charge during the editing process. They were each excited to blend their group’s introduction,
individual theme segments, and conclusion into one smooth masterpiece! Mrs. Vrana’s students
celebrated their efforts by enjoying a green screen video and popcorn day. All students proudly
shared their videos while gaining powerful feedback from classmates. What a clever and
authentic way to demonstrate knowledge! Thank you Mr. Weaver!
Left to right are Jenna DeGori, Lucas Cain, Jaedyn Rumble, Zach Weber, and Angela Maietta
Student Editorial Section
Internet Citizenship
Submitted by student writer Meghan McNabb
What is being an online citizen? An online citizen is someone who makes the right choices on
the internet to stay safe. Internet citizenship is extremely important when sending out an email,
texting a friend, or posting pictures on a social networking website. One internet safety rule is to
never post any personal information about yourself, such as a phone number or your age.
Another internet safety rule is to treat someone the way you would want to be treated. Don’t text
or post something online that you wouldn’t say online. Not many people choose to follow these
internet safety rules. When people choose to break those rules, they build a habit of not thinking
before they post. If you ever see a harmful or an insulting post, always report it to the website so
they can take action to remove it. By removing these kinds of posts, you could prevent
cyberbullying easily. Next time you are on the internet, remember to think of the internet safety
rules and together, and we can make the internet a safe and happy place.
A Big, Big Thank You to the Montour Spartan Seniors!
Submitted by student sports writer Riley Hensley
It was a chilly night and the stands were packed with fans because of Senior Night at
Montour High School. The Montour Spartans had a 5-2 record at the beginning of the night. The
game would start with #99 for the Upper St. Clair Panthers scoring a touchdown. The kicker
added the extra point. The Panthers were leading 7-0. Soon, though, the Spartans would tie up
the game with # 2 Tyler Carswell scoring. The Spartans made it evened up the score at 7 all.
The Spartans were on a mission, quarterback Randall Labrie would run the ball into the
end zone the score became 14-7 and the Spartans had the lead with 8:09 seconds remaining in
the 2nd quarter. The Panthers would then go on to score a touchdown, but miss the extra point
with 3 minutes left in the 2nd quarter.,
It wouldn’t be long though until Kailen Grimm caught a 3 yard pass from the Spartans
quarterback Randall Labrie with 36 seconds left in the 1st half. The Spartans were leading at
halftime 21-13 going into the locker room..
Unfortunately after half time things went bad, The Panthers would go on to score two more
touchdowns and win the game 28-21. However, the Montour Spartans gave all they had that
night and played a great game. I wish the Senior Spartans the best of Good Luck!
Sports Section
D.E.W. 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball
Submitted by student Vanessa Rodgers
On a frigid day in December 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts, James Naismith decided
to invent an indoor game that would keep his students warm and active during the bitter cold
winters. The first game involved two peach baskets nailed to the walls, thirteen rules Naismith
had created, and most importantly, a ball. Ever since, this game came to be known as a familiar
and fast-paced game we all know as basketball.
Montour has recently started a girls’ basketball team for their own seventh and eighth
grade students. This year, the team will compete against several of Montour’s most aggressive
rivals, including Hopewell and South Fayette. Despite the fierce competition, Montour can be
assured that the team will triumph knowing that Coach Mastroianni, a former Montour basketball
player, coaches the 7th grade team, and Mr. Martin coaches the 8th grade team.
Mr. Martin was overjoyed to express, “Our coaching staff is excited and encouraged to
work with this group of girls.”
The 7th grade team members include the following: Morgan Castelucci, Paige Brown,
Bella Presutti, Courtney Slesinger, Ava Scrabis, Chelsi Krance, Marisa Captline, Sarah
Vietmeier, and Rachel Faith. The 8th grade players are: Ava Tambellini, Arina Dillinger, Carly
Agnew, Logan Gilpin, Mara D’Amore, Sarah Malinsky, Maura Porto, Gabby Marsico, Tori
Cehelsky, and Adrianna Juergen.
Mr. Martin was also pleased to declare, “We were told that the 7th and 8th grade teams
will take part in a youth night event at a varsity game.”
To start off the season, the team played their first game on Tuesday, October 20, which
was against Hopewell. Later on, the team held a scrimmage against Moon, and the game ended
on a positive note with the score tying at 0-0. The team continues to show their diligence and
enthusiasm by having daily practices from 3-5 pm, and occasionally on Saturdays. To top it off,
the team plays an astounding total of 2-3 games per week!
Mr. Martin then concluded, “We are throwing a lot at these girls. We are hoping to make
them much better by the end of November, so they are ready to compete in high school.”
There’s no doubt that Montour is absolutely thrilled about this season of 7th and 8th
grade basketball, and there is certainly an abundance of talent among these girls to hold plenty of
more successful games in the future.
There’s No Slowing down These Teams
Submitted by Student Writer Eliza Zwikl
The Montour Middle School Girls Slow Pitch teams have just finished two very
successful seasons. Started in 2010, the Middle School Girls’ Slow Pitch teams have been
playing for a total of five years. The varsity program has been WPISL champions each of the
past two years.
This past August, girls were observed by a dozen coaches and then divided into two
teams. The teams were then balanced to make each as competitive as possible. The teams
practiced twice a week from August until October. Both teams also played 14 games against
various other schools over the course of seven weeks. The final two games were a match
between the two undefeated middle school teams, Montour Gold and Montour Black in which
each team won one game.
The members of the Montour Gold team included eighth graders: Hannah Bosco, Logan
Gilpin, Isabella Mannino, Gabriella Marsico, Sofia Pascek, Ashlyn Polo, Maura Porto, Lauren
Triscila and Eliza Zwikl and seventh graders Rachel DeFeo, Emily Essel, Gianna Pascek, Sarah
Trosky, and Paige Vergenes. They were coached by Mike Bosco who was assisted by Greg
DeFeo, Mark Pascek, and Todd Zwiki.
On the Montour Black team, the eighth graders included: Carly Agnew, Paige DeGori,
Emma Dischner, McKenna Dobrowsky, Zoe Ellis, Olivia Isenberg, Kylee Perich, Brianna
Schuck, and Ava Tambellini and seventh graders Morgan Castelluci, Melaina Herbst, Alexandra
Leise, and Bella Presutti. They were coached by Mark Rychorcewicz who was assisted by Mike
Herbst and Randy Perich.
Congratulations to both teams on outstanding seasons!
Congratulations Are in Order!
Number One Contest, Number One Performance
Submitted by sixth grade math teacher Mrs. Chiarelli
Sumdog is a free educational game that motivates students to practice math, reading, and
writing. The games engage students because they are participating in multi-player games against
other students from all over the world. The questions on Sumdog are aligned to Common Core
skills. The program tailors questions to the students’ individual needs and builds an
understanding of each student. Sumdog’s math questions are free to use with no time
constraints. Sumdog offers county and national contests in which students can compete against
other classes in their school as well as classes in other school districts.
The first Allegheny County Sumdog Contest for the school year was held from October 16 to
October 22, 2015. A total of 44 county-wide classes participated and these classes included 974
students. There were a total of 272,962 questions answered correctly.
David E. Williams did an outstanding job. The top three finishers in the contest were Mrs.
Chiarelli’s Block 2 (877), Mrs. Chiarelli’s Block 3 (832), and Mrs. Chiarelli’s Block 1 (633).
The top ten class finishers also included Mrs. Rongaus’s Block 3 (511), Mrs. Carr’s second grade
class from Forest Grove (476), and Mrs. Rongaus’s Block 1 class (401). Daily winners included
Mrs. Chiarelli’s Block 2 on October 18, Mrs. Carr’s second grade class on October 20, Mrs.
Chiarelli’s Block 3 class on October 21, and Mrs. Rongaus’s Block 3 class on October 22.
Because they won the contest, Mrs. Chiarelli’s block 2 classroom will win a subscription to
Sumdog for the remainder of this year. This will entitle them to premium membership perks
such as more games, more items for their avatars and rooms, and teacher reports.
DEW students in the top ten included:
First Place – Nicholas Zezza (Chiarelli)
Second Place – Mason Sike (Chiarelli)
Third Place – James Caputo (Chiarelli)
Fourth Place – Isabella Hoffman (Rongaus)
Fifth Place – Salem Minear (Rongaus)
Sixth Place – Dylan Sparkenbaugh (Chiarelli)
Seventh Place – Brooke Carver (Chiarelli)
Eighth Place – Marcus Cetrone (Chiarelli)
Ninth Place – Om Arora-Jain (Chiarelli)
Tenth Place – Zackery Gatts (Chiarelli)
All students who placed in the top ten were from David E. Williams Middle School.
Other Montour students who placed in the top fifty included:
Blake O’Malley (12), Taryn Shutika (14), Morgan Hayes (16), Nicholas Trojan (17), Jessica
Molitoris (18), Abigail Dischner (19), Gavin Rawski (20), Tyler Lavelle (24), Mackenzie
Frederick (25), Aaron DeLuca (27), Dante Deltondo (28), Harley Kletz (29), Brian Schultz
(30), Robert Kelly (31), Aidan Streily (32), Ryder Blyzwick (33), Darius Pollnac (37), Luke
Smarra (38), Belle Ellis (40), Owen Jordan (41), Hayleigh Brinza (42), Ryan Snyder (45), Jordan
Edleblute (46), Henry Orlandini (47), Ryan Black (48).
Montour elementary students who finished in the top 50 included: Lucas Jenkins in Mrs.
Crisci Forest Grove classroom (23), Camryn Connolly in Mrs. Hardy’s math class at Burkett
elementary (35), Megan DeLuca in Mrs. Carr’s Forest Grove classroom (44).
We are very proud of all of our students who participated in the competition.
Back left to right:
Marcus Cetrone (6), James Caputo (6), Mason
Sike (6), Dylan Sparkenbaugh (6), Zackery
Gatts (6), and Brooke Carver (6)
Nicholas Zezza (6)
Perfection
Submitted by student writer Morgan Hayes
Have you ever dreamed of complete perfection, even if it was only one thing for which you
strived? If you have this is good because we all need some challenges in life. Two students at
David E. Williams Middle School have strived for something, and met the challenge, both
receiving perfect scores on the math or the science PSSA tests in the 2014-2015 school year. The
two students to whom I am referring are Nicholas Zezza and Savannah Nelson, and I decided to
interview them to find out what drove them to achieve such a great accomplishment.
Let’s start out with Nicholas. Nicholas is currently a sixth grade student at DEW. He
answered all of the questions correctly on his math PSSA, and it’s not surprising that math is his
favorite subject. When asked for tips on getting better grades, he said it is necessary to read your
math book and pace yourself when doing it, unless you’re in his shoes, where you don’t really
need to study. He has no nightly routines for practicing math, because it just comes naturally to
him. In his free time, he likes to do anything that relates to cars, such as building models,
researching information about them, or just watching them go by.
Now on to Savannah a fifth grade student at DEW. She had a perfect score in the science
category on the PSSA tests. She agreed with Nicholas and said you need to study using your
books. They’re given to you for a reason! Not only do they have almost all of the content you
need to know, but they also have helpful tips and reminders to get you to know your subject just
a bit better. It’s not surprising that both students study using the resources with which they are
provided. Savannah likes to participate in gymnastics in her free time.
It is amazing how well these two students performed on their PSSA’s, one of the final tests
students take at the end of the year. Students prepare all year long for these tests, and to earn a
perfect score is quite an accomplishment, one that not many students ever get to
realize. Congratulations to both Nicholas Zezza and Savannah Nelson.
DEW Upper Middle October Students of the Month Seventh Grade Students of the Month
Submitted by student writer Nini Curcione
For each month there are two Students of the Month. This month our selected seventh
grade students are Cheyenne Johnson and Aiden Cavanaugh. I had the honor of getting to know
these two students better by interviewing them. This was the result, as always the ladies will go
first.
Cheyenne describes herself in many ways, but I asked her to pick her top three. She feels
what sums her up is that she is smart, nice, and easygoing. Her favorite subject is math because
she feel that she excels in math, and it is her best subject. Her favorite teacher is Mr. DePetro
because he is so nice and caring. Her favorite book is The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, a book that
the whole 7th grade class has just finished reading. The one ambition she has right now would be
to attend college at the University of Pittsburgh. Her family life is full of excitement. She has
two brothers, one sister and two cats. Instead of getting to spend the day with a famous celebrity
or athlete, Cheyenne said she would rather spend the day with a person that she sees day to day.
She says that she want to spend the day with her mother because of how fun it is to hang out with
her. The best memory she has at school would be Olympic Day last year. Although she does not
play sports or an instrument, she does enjoy reading, listening to music, playing with her sister,
and hanging out with friends in her spare time. Congratulations Cheyenne!
Our second Student of the Month is Aiden Cavanaugh. His favorite subject is Social
Studies because he loves and is entertained to learn about past cultures and civilizations. His
favorite book is Prisoner B-3087 by Ruth Gruener, Jack Gruener, and Alan Grantz. Aiden’s
favorite teacher is Mr. Ruscitto since he is very nice, strict, and a great teacher. Aiden says that
“he is very fair when it comes to both personal and educational problems.” If Aiden could
describe himself in three words, he feels they would be athletic, friendly, and outgoing. He plays
ice hockey for the Pittsburgh Aviators and is a goalie in soccer for the Montour middle school
team. If he could spend a day with anyone, he says that he would spend the day with Mario
Lemiuex because he is his favorite hockey player and is inspired to be like him. His life at home
is spent with his five-year-old brother named Preston, two dogs named Cheyenne and Mopit, and
two hermit crabs named Doug and Carl. Aiden spends his spare time doing activities for Boy
Scouts, spending time with his friends and family, and practicing soccer and hockey. His
ambitions are to become an Eagle Scout, to start a family of his own, and to have his dream job
of being a hockey player for the NHL.
It was a pleasure to get to know more about of Student of the Months Aiden Cavanaugh and
Cheyenne Johnson. Being Student of the Month is a great honor, and these two seventh grade
students worked incredibly hard to receive this title.
Eighth Grade Students of Month
Submitted by Student Writer Eliza Zwikl and NiNi Curcione
Johanna Tirone was the eighth grade girl honored with the title of Student of the Month.
Johanna’s favorite subject is history because she loves getting to learn about the past. Johanna’s
all-time favorite teacher is Mr. Ruscitto because he was strict, fun, and ran his class efficiently.
Her favorite book series is Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling. In the future, Johanna wishes to travel
the world and live in the United Kingdom. If she could spend day with anyone in the world Johanna
would spend the day with J.K. Rowling because of the numerous books she inspired Johanna to
read. Congratulations to Johanna Tirone on her hard work this month!
Our 8th grade Student of the Month is Jake Barthelemy. Jake’s favorite teacher is Mrs.
Fazio because how nice and awesome she is. He added that “she makes the class very
entertaining and keeps our attention by doing interactive activities with us.” Going along with
what his favorite teacher teaches, Jake’s favorite book is The Maze Runner by James Doshner.
His favorite subject in school is science class because he like the interactive nature of the class.
Jake would describe himself as “athletic, nice, and caring” because he plays football and cares
about the people around him. Even though his says that his ambitions are not clear at the
moment, he wants to work at many jobs, not just one. If he could spend a day with anyone he
would spend it with Sydney Crosby because he feel that “it would be very cool to hang out with
someone in the NHL, [and] to see a professional in action.” Jake has one sister named Alyssa,
who is 16 years-old. He also has a dog named Willy and a cat named Kitty. Jake’s favorite sport
is football and the best memory that he has would be participating on the middle school football
team. What he does in his spare time is that he just likes to hangout and be with his friends. It
was a pleasure to get know more about Jake and congratulations to everyone that is Student of
the Month.
November 4, 2015
Dear Parents and/or Guardians,
DEW Student Council would like to thank you for participating in our Cookie Dough Sale!
We are expecting our cookie dough to be delivered on November 11, 2015. Those orders of 4
tubs or less will be sent home that day with the student Orders of 5 or more tubs will be available
for pick-up in the area in front of the gym from 3 pm to 5 pm. If you unable to be here during
these times or would like to pick it up earlier, please let us know in advance so that we can make
arrangements to refrigerate the order until it is able to be picked up.
* Note that we have very limited storage space available.
Sincerely,
DEW Student Council
Stuff–A-Bus TLC is sponsoring their 5th annual Stuff-A-Bus drive.
Please join us in donating NEW unwrapped toys to
support local families in need. All toys will be donated
to the Marine Toys for Tots foundation. Our Stuff-A-Bus
drive will run from Monday, November 9th through
Wednesday, November 25th. Collection areas will be set
up near the Main office and the Guidance office. We will
be delivering the toys to the 96.1 KISS FM radio
station’s Stuff-A-Bus donation center. Each student
that donates a toy will have the opportunity to be
selected to join us. On behalf of the DEW School
Counselors and TLC members, we would like to thank
you so much for your support during this holiday season.
Hunger Cans:
Every other day: November 5th, 9th, 11th, 13th
If your class is the lowest out of your grade you will be
“Eliminated”
o See rules for Hunger Cans on following page.
Bonus Days:
The specific food item on that day is worth double points:
Nov. 9 – Gravy
Nov. 10 – Mashed Potatoes
Nov. 11 – Canned Vegetables
Nov. 12 – Cranberries
Nov. 13 – Stuffing
Jell-O Wars:
It will take place on November 17th
It will be at a random time for each grade
The Jell-O blasting is unlimited.
Door Decorating Competition:
Topics: 5th: Indians
6th: Pilgrims
7th & 8th: Thanksgiving Food
It will be judged on November 13th
Each grade winner will receive 10 extra bonus points
The Hunger Cans
1. Choose a team name and display outside of your
room for all to see.
2. Cans will be tallied by your reps on the following
days.
i. Every other day: November 5th
, 9th
, 11th
, 13th
3. If your class is the lowest out of your grade you will
be “Eliminated.”
i. Don’t worry. The competition isn’t over yet.
4. Being “Eliminated” means that 20 points are taken off
of your score and you need more food items to get
back in. Those will not count towards Hunger Cans
Score as they just allow you back into the game.
i. Redeem points by bringing in 20 cans or by
bringing items listed below.
ii. The following items allow double points if
elimination has occurred.
a. Canned meat-2
b. Baby food-2
c. Peanut butter-4
d. Rice-2
5. Finally, your teacher’s contribution of a Giant Eagle
gift card or monetary donation counts towards your
score as well.
6. Cans brought in by your homebase rep will also count
towards your score.
*Unified arts teachers-Do you want to join in on the
fun? Gift your donation to your homebase of choice.
***Competition strategies such as hiding food are encouraged***
Door Decorating Contest
The DEW Student Council is sponsoring a Door decorating competition as an opportunity for DEW to get
involved in the Thanksgiving festivities! Each classroom is allowed to enter in the competition, but IT is
not mandatory.
CONTEST RULES:
1. Displays should be based on the Thanksgiving theme.
Topics: 5th: Indians
6th: Pilgrims
7th & 8th: Thanksgiving Food
2. Do not use materials that will damage doors, office walls, or lobby areas.
3. No nails, tacks, or staples may be put into the doors and all adhesives used must be fully
removable.
4. Door handles MUST remain visible and operational. Office/door decorations may not impede
the usage of the office or door, compromise ADA compliance, or pose a safety hazard.
Decorations must be fire retardant.
5. Nothing that makes noise.
6. The members of DEW Student Council will not be responsible for loss, theft, or damage of
office/door decorations.
*Any student or groups of students caught damaging or defacing another entry will be disqualified
and barred from future participation. Appropriate punishments will also be assigned.
Doors will be judged on November 13th
A total of five awards will be given.
1. One overall winner
2. Three grade level winners
3. Most Unique
One overall winner will be chosen, and that room will receive ice
cream coupons and ten bonus points.
Three grade-level winners and Most Unique winner will receive
ten bonus points each.
7th Grade
Soc Hop TLC Stuff-a-Bus
Begins
TLC
Stuff-a-
Bus Ends
Book Fair Begins
Book Fair
Ends
Half
Day!
December Up-Coming Events
December 2nd- 5th Grade Chorus Concert
December 3rd- 6th Grade Chorus Concert
December 7th- 7th Grade Chorus Concert
December 8th- 8th Grade Chorus Concert
Break
ends
January Up-Coming Events
5th grade Try-out week January 11 and 12
6th grade Try-out week-January 14 and 21-
7th grade Try-out week January 22 and 25
8th grade Try-out week January 28 and 29
Talent Show
sign-ups
Talent Show
sign-ups
Door
Decorating
Contest
Judging
Day
Food Drive Calendar
Food Drive
Ends
Food Drive
Begins
Half Day!
Enjoy
break!
First Hunger
Cans
Elimination
Gravy Bonus
First Hunger
Cans
Elimination
First Hunger
Cans
Elimination
Mashed Potatoes Cranberries Canned Vegetables Stuffing
First Hunger
Cans
Elimination
Jell-O Blast
Door Decorating
Contest Judging Day