August – September Family Newsletter

Andrew G. Curtin Intermediate 85 Eldred Street, Williamsport, PA—570-323-4785

www.wasd.org

I have had a lot of time to think this summer. One may infer that having a quiet building with no teach-

ers or students, I would find it rather easy to contemplate life throughout the work day. While this could

be correct, however, I'm referring to thoughtful considerations that are more nocturnal in nature. You

see, I made the decision to add another family member to our brood. Again, easy to presume that since

Cortland, also known as Baby Zero, is now heading into kindergarten, the empty-nest syndrome has

prompted me and my wife to consider having another child. Yet, another wrong presumption. Instead, I

took on a four-legged friend. As if four children with sports schedules, another dog and a job weren't

enough, we got a puppy. Sorry, “we” may be a bit inaccurate. “I” got the puppy.

Everything seemed right (in my head) when I took the aforementioned youngest out (in his police uni-

form) on a Saturday morning and instead of getting the yogurt and milk I stated I would, I picked up our

latest addition. Let's just say I've been paying for it ever since, especially at 2 a.m. most days. Guess that

is better than spending the entire night on the dining room floor next to her crate like our first night as a

two-dog family.

So, despite my quiet contemplations under the stars, for nearly half the summer, it was not until 3:30 this

morning that I decided to put these words on paper. Here are a few points from my summer of puppy

love and how they compare to the start of the school year:

Be Accountable: There is no other way to explain the reason why I insist on being the one to clean up

the messes (and there are many) and/or wake up to take the dog outside. I brought her into our house; I

need to care for her (the most). The same holds true for our students. We all make mistakes; all we

need to do is take responsibility for our actions. It is one of the best lessons that we could ever teach.

Expectations are Essential: We already have shared our expectations and they are pretty simple. Each

student is asked to BE HIS/HER BEST in all that he/she does. Success is inevitable, if we allow our

students’ talents to be unleashed.

Boundaries: This is always a fun one and can be applied in and out of our building. In school, there is an

acceptable way to act toward one another and the adults in our building. Like in your house, our adults

command respect and will reciprocate it to your child. Beyond our building, and in cyberspace, it is es-

sential for your children to have boundaries in their social media adventures and messaging capabili-

ties. Please be sure they do not use the blind courage of this platform to say and do things they would

not do in your presence. The bite from his/her actions may actually be worse than the bark.

Routines: Like the usual walks and feedings for the pup, it is imperative our building and its families set-

tle in to a routine. Even if it means putting a harness on other outside activities.

If you think we are going to expect less than the best from your child, you may be barking up the wrong

tree. With your help, we will be the best in show.

Sweet dreams; I used to have them.

Mr. Michaels

August—September 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

PTO

T-Shirt/

Hoodie

Sale

BEGINS

Aug. 29 Day 1

Aug. 30 Day 2

Aug. 31 Day 3

1 Day 4 2 Day 5

Cherry and

White Day

3

4 5 Labor Day

Holiday —

NO

SCHOOL

6 Day 1

Box Tops

Competi-

tion

Begins

7 Day 2 8 Day 3 9 Day 4

Orange and

Black Day

10

11

PTO Discount

Card Sale BE-

GINS

12 Day 5 PTO

Meeting

@ 7:30 in

Rm. G05

13 Day 1 14 Day 2 15 Day 3 AGC Guest

Scooper

@

Bruster’s

16 Day 4

Team Jersey

Day

17

18 19 Professional

Develop-

ment Day—

NO

SCHOOL

20 Day 5 21 Day 1 22 Day 2 23 Day 3

Red and Black

for National

Checkers Day

24

25 26 Day 4 27 Day 5

PTO Discount

Card Sale

ENDS

28 Day 1 29 Day 2 30 Day 3

Andrew G. Curtin Intermediate Staff (Continued)

Classroom Teachers: 4th Grade

Classroom Teachers: 5th Grade

Classroom Teachers: 6th Grade

Mrs. Julie Campbell Mrs. Kirstin Grove Mrs. Stephanie Armstrong

Mrs. Rona Hine Mr. Derrick Lanzer Mrs. Kendra Cook

Mr. Seth Moser Mrs. Christy Phillips Mrs. Tyra Crews

Ms. Brianna Nau Mrs. Elizabeth Rafferty Mrs. Denay Gair

Mrs. Linda Radocaj Mrs. Vonnena Sheleman Ms. Nadera Hoyt

Mrs. Bailey Snyder Mrs. Carey Taddeo Ms. Kaya Loehr

Mrs. Brenda Watkins Mrs. Amy Twist Mrs. Brenda Steele

Mrs. Joy White Mrs. Erin Weaver Ms. Kelli Vassallo

Special Education Teachers:

Title I Teachers:

Unified Arts Teachers:

Mrs. Esther Brennan - AS Mrs. Michelle Dixon - Coach Mr. Matthew Foote – Phys Ed

Mr. Adam Allison- ES Mr. Trevor Enderle - Coach Mrs. Jennifer Griswold – Phys Ed

Mrs. Alice Good – 4th Gr. Mrs. Elissa Koontz Mr. Ed Jonassen—Art

Mrs. Patti Jones - 4th Gr. Mrs. Kristen Waters Mr. Kevin Henry – Band

Ms. Ashley Raniero – 4th Gr. Ms. Sarah Lenig Mrs. Michelle Hinkal – Music

Mrs. Michelle Bitner – 5th Gr. Specialist: Mrs. Katey Martin – Art

Mrs. Jennifer Larson – 5th Gr. Mr. Erick Edler – Counselor Mrs. Anna Radspinner – Strings

Mrs. Jeanne Goodell – 6th Gr. Ms. Lydia Heiser – ESL

Mr. James Pagano – 6th Grade Mrs. Amy Neylon – Gifted

Ms. Maria Pulizzi – 6th Grade Mrs. Donna O’Brien

Nursing Staff: Support Staff: Cafeteria Staff:

Mrs. Emily Linn- Nurse Mrs. Claudine Giffin-Inclusion Support

Mrs. Mary Masden - Manager

Mrs. Karen Bucheit- Health Room Tech

Ms. Nicole Kulka - Inclusion Support

Mrs. Beth Getgen

Mrs. April Gardner- Health Room Tech

Mrs. Angela Lyles- Autistic Support

Ms. Lisa Lucas

Mrs. Amanda Rennicks - Emotional Support

Mrs. Susan North

Support Staff: Mrs. Diane Snyder – Library Aide

Custodial Staff:

Mrs. Ashley Arriaga - Inclusion Support

Mrs. Kelly Sponhouse - Inclusion Support

Mr. Darryl Wilson- Head

Mrs. Jessica Beckman - Inclusion

Mr. Tim Bodewes

Mrs. Robin Bingham— Emotional Support

Mr. Dave Cendoma

Mrs. Jennifer Black— Autistic Support

Mr. Jason Pick

Andrew G. Curtin Intermediate Staff 2016-2017

Principal: Mr. David J. Michaels Assistant Principal: Mr. William Rathjen Secretary: Mrs. Kimberly Cillo Attendance Secretary: Mrs. Joni Case

PTO Points and Members

Barb Fritz President

Bridget Allen Vice President

Rachel Holcomb Treasurer

Kristen Fsher Corresponding

Secretary

OPEN Recording Secretary

Membership to the PTO is free and open to all parents and guardians of Curtin students. To join, simply attend meetings or events, or volunteer to serve on a committee. Meetings will be held on the second Monday of every

month at 7:00 p.m. at Curtin. In the event that there is no school on the designated Monday, the meeting will be moved to the Tuesday of that week. Unexpected changes will be an-

nounced as soon as possible.

CURTIN IS ON THE WEB!

Check us out @

www.wasd.org

under schools!

Nondiscrimination Policy

The Williamsport Area School District is an

equal opportunity education institution and will

not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

national origin, sex, and handicap in its activi-

ties, programs, or employment practices as re-

quired by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of

1964, Title IX Education Amendment of 1972,

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,

and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

For more information regarding civil rights,

grievance procedures, or services, activities,

and facilities that are accessible to and usable

by handicapped individuals, contact:

Anne Logue, Director of Human Resources,

Williamsport Area School District, 2780 &

2790 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA

17701, telephone number (570) 327-5500 ex-

tension 33541.

REMINDER FROM CAFETERIA

Dear Parent(s),

Please be informed that even though your

child(ren) receives a free or reduced lunch, if

you pack their lunch you must pay for the

milk. The cost of milk is $0.50. The milk is

only included as part of the complete meal

your child receives.

Thank you,

Curtin Cafeteria

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