Superintendent's Report- Kutztown Good News

Superintendent’s ReportKutztown Good News Dr. George F. Fiore • April 16, 2018

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Berks County Annie Sullivan Award WeldItForward Final Results Hill Freedman Academy and KASD Collaborative insideBerksbusiness Optimist Club’s Oratorical Contest Odyssey of the Mind

Berks County Annie Sullivan Award ★

Dale Bond, Head Custodian at Kutztown Elementary, was presented the award April 4. ★ The award is named after Helen Keller’s persistence. ★ Recognizes an educator each year who goes above and beyond for children with special needs.



WeldItForward Final Results ★

Although the KHS students were not chosen as the winning team, ESAB was very impressed by their hard work. ★ Each student was awarded their own personal welding helmet. ★ Students expressed how much they learned through the experience. ★ Thank you for all the encouragement and help throughout the voting stage.



Hill Freedman Academy and KASD Collaborative ★ Year 3 of project with academy from North Philadelphia that entails school visitations and enrichment activities aimed at fostering cultural and diversity awareness ★ Special thanks to Dr. Myers for overseeing this collaborative

Hill Freedman Academy and KASD Collaborative, con’t. ★

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On April 11, sixteen students from Hill Freedman Academy visited Kutztown and engaged in art and multi-media activities. Results include a collaborative art project and a public service announcement. Thank you to Ben Hoffman, Josh Chambers, and Tom Miller for participating in the activities.



insideBerksbusiness ★ ★

Five-day learning experience for Berks County educators Provides valuable insight into the demand for educated, skilled workers within the local business scene. ★ Michele Schoener, GES, was selected to participate at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center. ★ Kylie LaSota, KES, was selected to work for the West Reading Borough Mainstreet program.



Optimist Club’s Oratorical Contest ★

Scott Ashman placed third

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Isabella Pizzelanti placed second



Odyssey of the Mind State Competition on April 7 ★

KHS Problem 4 Team- 2nd Place overall (advancing to World Finals at Iowa State University on May 23-26) ○ Team members are Julia Mace, Nathan Hayduk, Emma Kyle, Kiana Haring, Madi Wolf, Porter Holt, and Asher Cooper. Coach is Seth Noggle. ○ Their structure held 875 pounds with an outstanding showing in the spontaneous problem solving.

Odyssey of the Mind, con’t. State Competition on April 7 ★

KES Problem 4 Team- 7th Place overall ○ Team members are Klara Schnore, Egan Sewall, Eli Schlappich, Trent Simmons, Jack Moriarity, Ramona Slabonik. Coaches are Annie Schnore, Scott Hand, and KU student Alli Britt. ○ Their structure held 185 pounds with a fantastic performance in spontaneous problem solving earning them 2nd place in the problem solving portion of the competition.