TULPEHOCKEN TIMESCongratulations To OurRetirees! It Only Takes

a Moment to Say Thank You,

But Your Years of Dedication Will Be Remembered For A

Life Time! Ken Noecker and Sherri Glass

Absent for the Photo: Dory Triest and Milissa Spera

“CELEBRATING SUCCESSES”Again this year, the Tulpehocken Area School District conducted a program entitled “Celebrating Successes.” The

program recognized the retirees and those individuals who had 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of experience in our district.

Additionally we recognized teachers of the year for elementary and secondary as well as a support person of the year. We are very proudof all of our staff for their hard work, efforts, and dedication.

Our 2016-2017 teachers of the year and support person of the year are respectfully:

Joanne Faust - Support Staff Person of the Year Ken Noecker - Secondary Teacher of the Year Rebecca Schlegel - Elementary Teacher of the Year

SMALL TOWNS WITH BIG HEARTSThe English as a Second Language Classes at Bethel and Penn-Bernville Elementary Schools recently took walking fieldtrips

to Bethel and Bernville respectively. The students learned about several community helpers and businesses. The communi-ties welcomed the students with open arms! During our day in Bethel we visited Milkweed Antiques, Old Thyme Antiques, The Gathering Place, Bethel Fire Company, Bethel Barber Shop, Sheetz, Bethel Post Office, and Bressler’s Garage. Everyone was so welcoming. We received candy and goody bags from every place! During our day in Bernville we visited BB&T Bank, Bernville Post Office, Bernville Auto Parts, Blue Marsh Market, Bernville Library, and Suds to Duds Laundromat. In both towns the students learned a lot. The students learned how to mail letters, how to get a library card, and how to do laundry. They loved watching the mechanics lift cars up on their lifts and watch a gentleman get his hair cut. After playing an I SPY activity in several of the businesses, the students couldn’t wait to bring their parents back to the places to show them all the ex-citing things they experienced. I hope you have a chance to stop by these places yourself and discover what great gems we have in our community! Thank you Bethel and Bernville!!! Heidi Messner, K-6 ESL Teacher

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SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNERDear Community Members, As you are reading this article, summer is wrapping up and the new school year is quickly approaching. We are excited to start a new school year and have exciting new things to share with you regarding the 2017-18 school year. Over the summer, we had a change within our administrative team. Starting with the 2017-18 school year, Mr. Denis Quirk will be taking over the leadership position at the

Junior High. I am confident Mr. Quirk will provide the students, parents, and staff great leadership as the students move from elementary school to the junior high and then, as they move to the high school. Mr. Leister will be moving from the junior high school to serve as the high school assistant principal. We also have new programs for our students as we start the year. At the high school, we will roll out laptops to our students in grades 9-12. As I shared with you in a previous

Tulpy Times article, our laptops are instructional tools, which will be used to enhance our instruction and curriculum. We do not want our students using technology all day, or using technology when it is not the right tool for the job. The 2017-18 school year will be the first year for our new Project Lead the Way program. Over the course of

the next three years we will be rolling out new courses in the Project Lead the Way program. The first course in the program we will be offering for our high school students is Principles of Engineering. For our eighth grade students the first course we will be offering is a Design and Modeling course. As a district, we welcome Joseph Ricapito as our new Project Lead the Way teacher.Lastly, over the course of the past two years, as part of our Science Technology Engineering & Math

(STEM) initiative, our elementary level teachers have been bringing students to visit our MakerSpaces. In the MakerSpaces, our students have the opportunity for STEM specific hands-on learning opportunities. As a district, we value the learning opportunities the MakerSpaces provide our students. To ensure all students have instructional time in the MakerSpaces, we are adding the MakerSpaces into the regularly scheduled class time for all elementary grade levels this coming school year. We wish you a safe and relaxing end to your summer, and we look forward to seeing you at the start of the school

year.Rob Schultz, Ed.D.Superintendent

TULPEHOCKEN ACADEMIC ALUMNI HALL OF FAMEThe Tulpehocken Area School District has graduated thousands of individuals who have gone on to have reward-

ing careers. These individuals have touched the lives of many people. The Tulpehocken Academic Alumni Hall of Fame is our district’s way of recognizing their impact on society. It also shows that the Tulpehocken School District provides a solid foundation based on strong values and academic success. We would like to recognize these outstand-ing individuals with the Tulpehocken Academic Alumni Hall of Fame, an annual awards program. You can help make this event a success. If you feel that you know of an individual that meets the criteria below, contact Dr. Robert Schultz, Superintendent at (717) 933-4611, ext. 2118, or e-mail him at rschultz@tulpehocken.org.

To receive the Alumni Hall of Fame Award the recipient must have:1. Graduated from Tulpehocken Area School District for a minimum of at least ten years ago.2. Given time, effort, and talent for the enhancement of his/her society and chosen profession. A graduate that goes above and beyond the normal standards.3. Demonstrated leadership and high standards in his/her profession.4. Demonstrated commendable citizenship.5. Demonstrated a willingness to volunteer in the community.

SUBSTITUTES NEEDED ASAPThe Tulpehocken Area School District is looking for individuals who wish to serve as substitutes for nurses, teachers, sec-

retaries, cafeteria workers, custodial workers, and building aides. Interested individuals should contact Sherry Wessner at 717-933-4611 ext. 2116 for more information. Applications can

either be downloaded from the Tulpehocken website (www.tulpehocken.org) or picked up in the district office.

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BCTC STUDENTS OF THE QUARTEREach quarter, BCTC instructors select a student from their program whose attitude, skills, and knowledge gained during

that particular quarter is above and beyond the standard. The student shows initiative and integrity in performing their tasks and is, overall, the best student for that quarter.

The students receive a certificate of recognition and are honored as a group at a breakfast reception for the morning stu-dents, and the afternoon students are honored at a luncheon reception. The students are also photographed and their portrait is displayed prominently throughout the school.

BCTC West Campus 3rd QuarterHaley Evans Cosmetology Jennifer Bazan CosmetologyShelby Achenbach Early Childhood EducationAllyson Yoder Health OccupationsCassidy Blankenbiller Photo Imaging Technology BCTC East Campus 3rd QuarterTylor Miller Protective Services - Homeland SecurityKathryn Angstadt Protective Services - Law Enforcement

Tulpy BCTC Students Make Us Proud!!

Keep up the Great Work!!!

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

MARCH 2017 APRIL 2017 MAY 2017 Kayla Paulson & Trent Johnson Alicia Crawford & Wesley Wormser ZenaRae Ross & Justin Ulrich

Students of the Month are Tulpehocken 2016-2017 seniors selected by the faculty and administration for special recognition. Each month, one male and one female student are chosen based on academic performance, school in-volvement, and community service.

Congratulations to Our Students of the Month!

BCTC West Campus 4th QuarterEmma Stupp Medical Health ProfessionsJared Smith Welding Technology BCTC East Campus 4th QuarterCody DeLong Protective Services - Criminal Justice

TROJAN IDOL The 10th annual Trojan Idol competition was held at the Tulpehocken High School Auditorium

on Friday May 26th. The five semi-finalists were Shayna Bashore, Leslea Rodig, Dom Torres, Loretta White, and Sophia Farrisi. In the finals Loretta White, photo to the right, performed an electrifying rendition of “Out of Hiding” by Steph Gretzinger narrowly edging Dom Torres whoperformed Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” for the title of Tulpy’s Trojan Idol.

Special thanks to the English department which provided judges Mrs. Kim Foreman, Ms. Sue Behm, and Tulpy’s version of Simon Cowell - Mr. Reid Mosley.

Community Service members Chad Mohn, Jenna Grosko, Justin Stricker, Becky Burns, and Brandi Boltz were in charge of the competition.

Dave Voigt-Community Service Club Director

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BETHEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLThe month of May was a very busy time at Bethel Elementary School. Our students were attending field trips and students

were participating in multiple chorus and band concerts. Additionally, the elementary musical took place and the Mobile Ag Lab was set up in our parking lot for all students to visit and learn about the agriculture industry. Our students also participated in our annual field day event.

Though our students were busy, we also managed to squeeze in a special event that will help us remember our past, but also move our students forward in building new friendships and relationships. On May 22, 2017, we had a special presentation where the Buddy Benches were installed and dedicated to the students of Bethel Elementary School. The Buddy Benches were installed on the blacktop area on the playground. The purpose of Buddy Benches is so that all students have someone to play and interact with during recess. If a student does not have someone to play with on the playground, they can go to the Buddy Bench. Sitting on the Buddy Bench signifies that a student is looking for a game to join or a friend to play with them.

Early in the 2016-2017 school year, one of our former teachers, Mrs. Schwalm, lost her battle with cancer. In true form, her family wanted to give back to the school and provide something that could be used by students for years to come. Through many meetings with Mr. Schwalm, we decided to purchase Buddy Benches with funds provid-ed by the Schwalm family. These benches have already been put to good use and will serve as a memory and a legacy for our beloved friend and colleague, Mrs. Debra Schwalm. Our students will use these benches to build lasting friendships and memories, just as Mrs. Schwalm would have wanted.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT PENN-BERNVILLE ELEMENTARY?We had a very busy 4th quarter at Penn-Bernville. While students finished their academics for this year, they participated in

many exciting events. All students participated in field day and our chorus and band students performed in the Spring Concerts. Our very talented 6th grade class performed the Lion King Jr. musical and did an excellent job. I would like to thank all of you for your support and hard work to make the 2016-2017 school year great. I am looking forward to another great school year next year.

WELCOME! SHERRY WESSNERHUMAN RESOURCE/PAYROLL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

I am very happy to be here at Tulpehocken School District! Everyone has been very kind to me, been very patient with me, and welcomed me with all good wishes. It is my wish to make Human Resources a smooth process for everyone and a support for all employees so that they may all be able to do their best for the children of our school district.

On a personal note my greatest joy is my family. I am the mother of two grown children, a boy and a girl. I always say a million dollar family – I will never have a million dollars but they a worth a million to me (really more). I also have two beautiful grandchildren – one of each – they are the “Lights of my Life.” In my spare time I love the out-doors – especially time in the mountains.

MEBC 6TH GRADE BAND FESTIVALFive elementary band students were chosen to participate in The Music Educators of

Berks County annual festival. The concert was held on Saturday, March 25th, at Oley Valley Middle School.

Our students combined with many other Berks county 6th graders for rehearsal and a spectacular concert that afternoon. The audience was treated with a variety of music covering many genres. Dr. Scott Watson was the guest conductor. Dr. Watson teaches at the Parkland School District and is a nationally known composer of music for this level.

Pictured students are from left to right: Bella Headley, Marley Trommatter, Peter Jackson, David Bednarczyk, and Lauren Bryant.

SUMMER MOVIE WITH MRS. CIPOLLAAll Penn-Bernville students are welcome to join Mrs. Cipolla for a movie and snack on August 14th from 2-3:30 pm. A parent

or guardian must sign students in and out at the cafeteria door (door 7).

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HAMLET RETURNS TO THE TULPY STAGEOn May 1, the Philadelphia Shakespeare Theater made a second appearance in four years to perform William Shakespeare’s

great tragedy “Hamlet”. In attendance to view the 90 minute abbreviated production were twelfth grade and ESL students who read the play in their English classes as well as students involved with the fall play. Six actors portrayed 12 roles on the stage, using colored scarves as sashes to differentiate between the different characters. The role of Hamlet was the only character who did not double since he is the main character of the tragedy. In addition, props such as a few box stools and hand props were used to enhance the language; this was the same as in Shakespeare’s day. With an understanding of the play, the student audience was able to use their imaginations and fill in the details. Following the performance, a question and answer period was provided for the students to get to know the actors’ backgrounds and motivations behind their characters in the play. Once again, this proved to be a valuable and unique experience for the students because they were able to witness firsthand a Shake-speare performance live on stage, something many of them might not ever get to do. After all, Shakespeare’s words were meant to be enjoyed in front of an audience!

Mrs. Delehanty, 12th Grade English Teacher

REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS:1. Medications (including Epi-pens and/or Inhalers) needing to be given or used at school for any length of time during the school year needs a completed Authorization Form. a. See Tulpehocken’s Medication Policy on the main website, www.tulpehocken.org under “Parents” then “Student Safety” on the right lower side; then click on “Authorization for School Medication Administration” for the form and policy. b. Medication must be in the properly labeled container.2. Immunizations: a. Whenever your child receives any new vaccine(s), please send in a copy of documentation from your doctor/clinic where the immunization(s) were received to the School Nurse in your child’s building. b. All students need to have Varicella #2 (chickenpox) c. All 7th graders need to have one dose of: i. Tetanus/diphtheria/acellular pertussis (Tdap) within the past 5 years of entering into 7th grade ii. Meningococcal Conjugate (MCV) d. All 12th graders must have one additional dose of Meningococcal Conjugate (MCV) on or after their 16th birthday.

Note: Due to the changes in the Pennsylvania State Health Immunization Laws, there is no longer any allowance of extended provisional entry into school.

ALL IMMUNIZATIONS MUST BE TURNED IN TO YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL BUILDING’S FRONT OFFICE BEFORE AUGUST 28, 2017 !!!! NO EXCEPTIONS!!

THE ELEMENTARY AG SCIENCE ADVENTURE WAS CONDUCTEDON APRIL 28, 2017 FOR ALL 3RD GRADE STUDENTS

Students and teachers arrived at Mor-Dale Farms, divided into six groups and their rotation began as each class moved through each session during the day .

Activities and stations included: Caretaker of Animals, Terri Coon DVM, Ag Vet Associates, and Ralph Moyer, Mor-Dale Farm owner.Caretaker of Water: Evan Corondi- WNV/Vector Control & Outreach Berks County Conservation DistrictCaretaker of Plants: Berks County Master Gardeners Caretaker of Soil: NRCSCaretaker of Resources: David Verone Berks Co Recycling Coordinator (Retired) and Mat Haan – Berks County Extension EducatorThe event also included a chance for the students to see the Lely Robotic Milkers, and the opportunity to view Juno, the feed

moving robot, on the way to lunch.Ice cream sponsored by Mor-Dale Farms was served to end the day’s activities.The event was sponsored by the Tulpehocken FFA.

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COME VISIT THE BETHEL-TULPEHOCKEN PUBLIC LIBRARY8601 Lancaster Avenue, Bethel, PA 19507

Exit 13 off I-78 Phone: 717-933-4060 Website: http//www.berks.lib.pa.us/bethelpl/

2016 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10-8; Friday 10-6; Saturday 10-2

Your community library was selected for a 2017 Pennsylvania Keystone Grant! The library has now raised $400,000 to put toward renovations. But we need help from local business and individuals to fund the rest. Show your support for the community by making a donation today.

Our complete remodel of the library begins this fall, including a new HVAC system (with central air), a totally refinished interior, and new furniture. Sponsor a new piece of your updated library, donate to honor a loved one, or give just a few dollars. Contact the library for details and dedication opportunities.

Come to our summer carnival on August 12. There will be food, fun, games and prizes for everyone.We are looking for volunteers of all ages. Please contact the library if you are interested.Participating in Reading Olympics? Get your books here!As always, we invite you for monthly family movie nights, teen club, how-to lessons for adults, art and science classes,

Trim Healthy Mama support group, computer help, weekly storytime, craft projects, and much much more.

8TH ANNUAL“UNITED WE STAND” BAND CONCERT!

“GO WEST! THE AMERICAN FRONTIER” Explore the musical landscape of the American Frontier through a combined

concert by the Tulpehocken H. S. Band and the Keystone Band of Rehrersburg.

Combined concert by the Keystone Band & Tulpehocken High School BandSunday, September 24, 2017 – 4:00 to 5:30 pm

Tulpehocken Area H.S. AuditoriumFundraiser Event for the Keystone & Tulpehocken High School Bands.

All volunteer concert and donated concessions. Please support the future of our bands!Tickets at Door: Adults $5, Students Free

TITLE I APPLICATION It is the intent of the Tulpehocken Area School District to apply for Title I Federal Programs Funding for the 2017-2018

school year. Title I funding is provided to individual school buildings to provide supplemental core academic instruction, support, and parental involvement. The funding is awarded to schools based on the number of students in the building who qualify for free and reduced lunch. In 2017-2018, both Bethel Elementary and the Tulpehocken Junior-Senior High School qualify to apply for this funding.

The success of all of our students is our highest priority. Title I funding helps us to provide supplemental instruction and support for our students who are in need of additional support to be successful.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY NEWSThe National Honor Society(NHS) finished the year with our Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. The theme this year was

“Italy” and featured food and decorations from that region. NHS students delivered morning snacks to teachers and helped teachers with duties. Of course the lunch was the main attraction. Teachers ate in a makeshift Italian cafe and said the food was “delizioso.”

Service is one of the aims of NHS and this years group had a total of 1160 service hours! That does not include the hours given for group service projects. Remember anyone can volunteer over the sum-mer, pay it forward within your community.

Congratulations to the graduating seniors. Best of luck in your future, continue to do good things. Keep working hard and uphold the aims of National Honor Society: Service, Scholarship, Leadership, and Character. Tulpehocken gave you a strong foundation, continue to build upon that. Mrs. Susan Weidenheimer (NHS Adviser)

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SUMMER ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR NEW JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTSAUGUST 22, 2017

For many students the transition from the Elementary School to the Junior High School, is difficult. Many students feel over-whelmed by the various tasks and responsibilities and become quite anxious. Some of their concerns include: getting to class on time, finding their lockers and remembering the combination, finding the cafeteria and bathrooms, remembering which class to go to next, fear of getting lost in the building, keeping up with the class work for multiple subjects, and social issues, including peer pressure, cliques, and bullying.

In an effort to help students make a positive transition to the Junior High School, we have developed a Summer Orientation Program. The Junior High Orientation is voluntary and parents are welcome to attend. During the orientation, students will spend time in the Junior High building, learn the location of their homeroom, preview their class schedule, meet teachers, locate their locker and practice the combination. Students will be given a sample agenda sheet and will write down assignments posted in the various Junior High classrooms, to help prepare them for the increased demands of 7th grade. Students will also have a chance to meet their new classmates and engage in fun activities as they learn about the Junior High.

The Summer Orientation Program will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 from 9:00 A.M. -11:30 A.M. in the Junior High Building. We will assemble in the Junior-Senior High Auditorium at 9:00 and proceed to the Junior High. Refreshments and a brief orientation to the Junior/Senior High Cafeteria will be held from 11:00 to 11:30 A.M. We look forward to seeing the new 7th grade students. All new Junior High students are encouraged to attend the Orientation Program.

Sincerely, Denis P. Quirk Susan A. Burns, M.S.W. Junior High House Principal Junior High Counselor

DISTRICT 10 INTERMEDIATE BAND FESTIVALCongratulations to student musicians Kyle Yesner, Jacklyn Burns,

Olivia Oxenreider, and K’drian Vega who participated at the District 10 Intermediate Band Festival on Friday, April 31st, 2017 at Blue Mountain High School.

TULPEHOCKEN TEAM PLACES 2ND IN BERKS COUNTY ENVIROTHONEnvirothon participants learned about Pennsylvania’s natural resources and engaged in hands-on training and testing. Stu-

dents learned the basic concepts of how agricultural Best Management Practices and all natural resource areas are interrelated. By providing a lifelong learning experience, these students learned that the Envirothon teaches the importance of maintaining a balance of the quality of life versus the quality of the environment specifically relating to agriculture. In addition, as part of the Envirothon program, students gained an understanding of the importance of promoting soil and water conservation stewardship.

The Berks County Envirothon realized its most number of teams in 2017 since the events inception. One of the Tulpehocken teams placed 2nd out of 20 competing teams.

Team members of Beckie Burns, Chad Mohn, Coty Emerich, Matt Emerick, and Parker Harris garnered the 2nd placing for the 2nd straight year. Team members of Austin Deck, John Kintzer, Victoria Kramer, Katelyn Quillman, and Marissa Spatz rounded out the 6th place team. Caitlin Wernicki, Stephanie Younker, and Seth Etchberger made up the 3rd team representing Tulpehocken in the senior high competition.

The event tested student’s knowledge on the topics of Forestry, Wildlife, Soils, Aquatics, and a current issue of AGRICULTURAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION STEW-ARDSHIP.

Throughout the school year students participated in a variety of experiences including an onsite soil pit study, a raptor presentation, a hike of Hawk Mountain, and a wildlife and soil presentation at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area including Game Commission and NRCS staff. Stroud water researchers provided a wealth of stream study of aquatic species and water chemistry evalua-tion. Wildwood Park provided a fantastic birdcall and identification location along with a great review of aquatic, wildlife and forestry specimens and species.

Photo: Marissa Spatz, Austin Deck, John Kintzer, Katelyn Quillman, Victoria Kramer

ARTICLES AND PICTURESWe are always looking for interesting information about past and present students to put in the Tulpy Times. If you would

like to put something in the Tulpy times, please contact Barbara Wealand at the Tulpehocken District Administration Office at 717-933-4611 ext. 2115 or at bwealand@tulpehocken.org.

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TULPEHOCKEN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL 3rd QUARTER 2016-2017 HONOR ROLL

Principal’s Honor Roll*Students who have earned 90% or higher in each core subject, and 80% or higher in each special area subject

for the marking period.7TH GRADEAbarca, ArianaAdams, KiraAhner, EllaBarrett, MakaylaBoyer, AlyssaEbersole, KylaFolk, AmeliaHenning, ChadMarez, MonicaMarous, MadelineMathias, ChloeMurrin, AlexandraSowers, MackenziTroxel, ShelbyZelek, BriannaZohn, Hunter

8TH GRADEBazan, CarlosBurns, JaclynForry, LucasGagnon, BaileeGroff, MaryHardick, ClaraHoffman, LukeHulse, AbigailKephart, NickolasOxenreider, OliviaReese, BrittleeYenser, Kyle

9TH GRADEBeck, KyleighBoyer, JordanClaman, AutumnEberly, MeganFaust, AngelinaJonas, NatalieKaur, MehtabKeeney, JoshuaLuckenbill, CourtneyPhilippe, JennaTravis, KatherineVanTiggelen, AlanVogel, Hannah

10TH GRADEBednarczyk, LydiaBoyer, MatthewDougherty, CarolineElinsky, AmberGrosko, JennaHill, DasaniMathias, JonahPacilio, SeanPeiffer, Ashley

11TH GRADEBurns, RebeccaCourtright, AdamHartranft, BrittanyLoose, RachelMohn, CharlesShafer, Aimee

12TH GRADEArciniegas, StacyBashore, ShaynaDwyer, HunterFarrisi, SophiaHarris, MadisonLinke, PatrickMiller, MadisonPaulson, KaylaPierson, RebeccaRisser, AndrewStephan, OliviaStupp, EmmaUlrich, Justin

Students who have earned 80% or higher in all sub-jects for the marking period.

7TH GRADEAdams, JadeBeck, HeidiBecker, AbigailErb, BradynFailla, James Gardula, AbigailHoppes, ColtJohnson, LindsayKiebach, BraydenLawrence, AutumnLillis, LoganLutz, NathanMadeiros, SerenaMays, AdamMiller, AidanMoyer, DillonRisser, JoshuaRivera-Jusino, GiovanniSeiler, JosephSembello, GabriellaSmith, ReaganWenger, MatthewYoung, KairiZellers, SydneyZielinski, Leah

8TH GRADEBlankenbiller, MatthewBowers, JacobBrown, AlexanderBucher, JustinBurke, SeiarraColeman, JennaDavis, ConnorElinsky, SkylarFair, BrookForry, MalloryHeadley, TheodoreHenne, AlexanderHopwood, SwayeHubler, AdrianKershner, SethKonoza, CarterMathias, SilverMcDermott, DavidMontgomery, MiloStull, JonahTartaglia, OliviaToussaint-Fils, Ashley

Vega, K’drianVogel, IsaacWeiant, MorganYatchyshyn, Molly

9TH GRADEAhner, AvaBazan, AndresBetz, MacKenzieBobo, AlexanderBrossman, BethanyCoy, AshtonDerr, BradleyDubbs, JennaEckert, GraceFair, BaileyFolk, AndrewFrazier, LamazjahGettis, AlexHenne, LoganHimmelberger, AlliHimmelberger, TylerHorne, CarmellaJohnson, SarahKieffer, MasonKintzer, JohnMaciejewski, OrionMcQuillen, JacobMontilla, KeenOvid-Velazquez, JulianaPaulson, LukePierson, NathanRuffner, ZachariahRussell, CheyanneSchermerhorn, KyleShepley, TrinityStraw, JoshuaWalker, AbigailWernicki, AlexanderWitmer, AndrewWojciechowsky, KailaYassine, Anissa

10TH GRADEAbarca, SierraAckerman, ChristopherAngstadt, KathrynAvila, AndreaBaransky, AbigaleBonilla, Janelle

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Boughter, MadisonBrown, GabrielleChrist, AbigailCollins, RaeleeDeAcosta, TylerElicker, LeighanFair, AustinFerraro, CassandraGerena, BastianHaws, CaitlinHernandez, IsabellaHill, DashearHinkley, LukeHulse, TylerKiebach, RileyKlopp, DevonLawrence, EmilyLeibenguth, SherilynMarone, KileyMcGinity, DylanMiller, AustinMills, CassidyMills, JaclynnPhilippe, JeremyQuillman, KristenRentschler, JuliaRisser, ZacharyRodig, PhillipShirey, SavannahStrahan Jr., PatrickStricker, Justin

Thomas, KristenTorres, KiaralynWalsh, MichaelWoomer, JoshuaWyse, Noah

11TH GRADEAlthouse, ShanonAndrews, MarissaBarker, BrydonBazan, JenniferBlankenbiller, MichaelaBressler, JenniferBurgos, SerenaCarles, JacobCox, JacobCox, JohnDeAcosta, TimothyEckert, JacobEmerich, CotyEtchberger, CodyFidler, HannahFils, KessieHamm, DylanHeadley, SamanthaJurasinski, PriyaKeegan-Smith, CourtneyKlopp, AliviaKoch, LoganKramer, VictoriaLudwig, Jonathan

Miller, ChaseMoser, KarissaPalaro, RachelRuffner, LukeSanchez, GiselleSchies, MadisonSealer, EmilySealer, HannahSmith, KennedyStoudt, AlexanderSutherland, AidanThomas, RyanTorres, DominicTroutman, AlisaTroutman, LeshaneVogel, AbigailWanner, EmilyWenger, SarahWernicki, CaitlinWilson, MelineeYoder, Allyson

12TH GRADEAchenbach, ShelbyBachman, OliviaBeck, BrandinBenzel, KendraBlankenbiller, CassidyCrawford, AliciaDaub, Joshua

DeLong, CodyDougherty, MorganEvans, AllysonGettis, Jacob

Griffin, NaomiGrogg, ChloeHaws, StephanieHuey, RyderKoenig, ShyanneKramer, JacalynLape, SeanMarez, JohnMassaro, PaigeMathias, JaedenMathias, OrionRhoads, LindseyRodig, LesleaRoss, ZenaRaeScheider, ToriSchlater, TannerSnyder, KyleTrochez, MarioVelazquez, PabloWalker, JacobWalsh, CatherineWoodworth, BriannaWormser, WesleyYenser, DerekYenser, Jonathan

SEAN LAPE Our sincerest apologies to Sean Lape for missing his name on the Honor Roll for the 2nd Quarter!

CAREER EXPLORATION NIGHT SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 5:30-7:30PM

Calling all students Kindergarten through 12th grade to come on a career adventure.What can you do in the future? Investigate different work vehicles, try out

various work tools, ask questions, and find out more about many career options from people who work in a variety of professions. Wonder what training or education is needed for a career, how much money can be earned doing that job, now is the time to find out. What careers might be the right fit for you - come out and explore!

Look for further information coming home with students in September. The Tulpehocken School Counselors can’t wait to see you there.

JUMP ROPE FOR HEARTThe 2016-17 Jump Rope for Heart to benefit the American Heart Association was held at Penn-Bernville Elementary and

Bethel Elementary this past school year.The Penn-Bernville Elementary students raised $3,621.37. The top fundraiser was Peter Jackson.Bethel Elementary students raised $2,494.00. The top fundraiser was Addison Knecht .

Thank you for your continued support of this worthy cause.

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TULPEHOCKEN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL 4th QUARTER 2016-2017 HONOR ROLL

Principal’s Honor Roll*Students who have earned 90% or higher in each core subject, and 80% or higher

in each special area subject for the marking period.

7TH GRADEAdams, JadeAhner, EllaBarrett, MakaylaBoyer, AlyssaEbersole, KylaErb, BradynFolk, AmeliaJohnson, LindsayMarous, MadelineMathias, ChloeSowers, MackenziTroxel, ShelbyZelek, BriannaZohn, Hunter

8TH GRADEBazan, CarlosBurns, JaclynForry, LucasForry, MalloryGroff, MaryHardick, ClaraHenne, AlexanderHulse, AbigailKephart, Nickolas

Lathan, SusannaLutz, GraceOxenreider, OliviaTartaglia, OliviaToussaint-Fils, AshleyVega, K’drian

9TH GRADEAhner, AvaBeck, KyleighClaman, AutumnHimmelberger, TylerJohnson, SarahJonas, NatalieKaur, MehtabKeeney, JoshuaPaulson, LukePhilippe, JennaShepley, TrinityTravis, KatherineVogel, Hannah

10TH GRADEBaransky, AbigaleBednarczyk, LydiaBoyer, Matthew

Students who have earned 80% or higher in all subjects for the marking period.

Dougherty, CarolineElicker, LeighanElinsky, AmberGrosko, JennaHaws, CaitlinHill, DashearHinkley, LukeMathias, JonahMcGinity, DylanPeiffer, AshleyQuillman, KristenStrahan Jr., PatrickThomas, KristenZhao, Hairuo

11TH GRADEBaker, BrydonBurns, RebeccaCourtright, AdamEmerich, CotyHartranft, BrittanyKeegan-Smith, CourtneyLoose, RachelLudwig, JonathanMiller, ChaseMohn, Charles

Ruffner, LukeSutherland, AidanTroutman, Alisa

12TH GRADEBashore, ShaynaCrawford, AliciaDeLong, CodyDwyer, HunterFarrisi, SophiaMarez, JohnMiller, MadisonPaulson, KaylaPierson, RebeccaRisser, AndrewScheider, ToriStephan, OliviaStupp, EmmaWalsh, Catherine

7TH GRADEAdams, KiraBeck, HeidiBecker, AbigailGardula, AbigailHenning, ChadHoppes, ColtKiebach, BraydenLathan, JoannaLawrence, AutumnLillis, LoganMarez, MonicaMays, AdamMiller, AidanRivera-Jusino, GiovanniSanchez, TyreseSeiler, JosephSembello, Gabriella

Smith, ReaganWenger, MatthewZellers, SydneyZielinski, Leah

8TH GRADEAparicio, DiegoBaransky, MakaylaBarker, CadeBausher, MadilynBazan, GuadalupeBlankenbiller, MatthewBrown, AlekBrown, AlexanderChrist, MalachiClark, SethColeman, JennaDundon, Nickolas

Elinsky, SkylarFair, BellaFair, BrookHeck, SabrinaHoffman, LukeHopwood, SwayeGagnon, BaileeHussman, MiaJohnson, EmilyKrause, NathanLash, AdrienneMathias, SilverMiller, MaryMontgomery, MiloReese, BrittleeStoudt, Ryanweigart, DustinVogel, Isaac

Weiant, MorganWhitman, EthanYatchyshyn, MollyYeakley, KodyYenser, Kyle

9TH GRADEBazan, AndresBetz, MacKenzieBobo, AlexanderBoyer, JordanBrossman, BethanyDerr, BradleyEberly, MeganEckert, GraceElicker, JackFair, BaileyFaust, Angelina

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Frazier, LamazjahHenne, LoganHimmelberger, AlliHollenbach-Gonzalez, AlexisHorne, CarmellaKemfort, BrileeKintzer, JohnLuckenbill, CourtneyMaciejewski, OrionMcQuillen, JacobMontilla, KeenOvid-Velazquez, JulianaPierson, NathanRussell, CheyanneSchermerhorn, KyleSiluk, MaryTorres, JessieVanTiggelen, AlanWalker, AbigailYassine, Anissa

10TH GRADEAbarca, SierraAckerman, ChristopherAngstadt, KathrynAparicio, JenniferAvila, AndreaBlatt, AlexBoltz, BrandieBonilla, JanelleBoughter, MadisonBrown, Gabrielle

Collins, RaeleeDeAcosta, TylerFerraro, CassandraFlynn, CodyGarcia-Reyes, EricGibson, JoelHenning, CaitlinHernandez, IsabellaHill, DasaniHulse, TylerKiebach, RileyKlopp, DevonLawrence, EmilyMace, AustinMarone, KileyMiller, AustinMills, CassidyMurry, JaylahPacilio, SeanRentschler, JuliaShirey, SavannahStricker, JustinTimmins, AmberTorres, KiaralynWalsh, MichaelYatchyshyn, MadelynZohn, Trevor

11TH GRADEAndrews, MarissaBazan, JenniferBurgos, Serena

Carles, Jacob Cox, JacobCox, JohnDeAcosta, TimothyEckert, JacobEmerick, BrandonEtchberger, CodyFils, KessieGeorge, TaylorGorman, AbigailHamm, DylanHeadley, SamanthaHuey, KaitlynJurasinski, PriyaKissling, DaltonKlopp, AliviaKramer, VictoriaMoser, KarissaSanchez, GiselleSchies, MadisonSealer, EmilySealer, HannahShafer, AimeeStoudt, AlexanderTorres, DominicTroutman, LeshaneVogel, AbigailWagner, AshleyWanner, EmilyWenger, SarahWernicki, CaitlinWilson, Melinee

12TH GRADEArciniegas, StacyBachman, OliviaBeck, BrandinBenzel, KendraBlankenbiller, CassidyDaub, JoshuaEvans, AllysonGettis, JacobGriffin, NaomiHarris, MadisonHaws, StephanieHuey, RyderKoczot, RobertKoenig, ShyanneLinke, PatrickMartin, StacyMathias, OrionRhoads, LindseyRodig, LesleaRoss, ZenaRaeSchlater, TannerStroebele, CherishTrochez, MarioUlrich, JustinVelazquez, PabloWalker, JacobWoodworth, BriannaWormser, WesleyYenser, DerekYenser, Jonathan

A HUGE “THANK YOU”TO ALL IN OUR DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY!!

The blood drive was a big success! In March there were 67 donors with 74 pints of blood collected! That means seven donors did double reds for 14 pints collected. Please extend congratulations to our Blood Drive Committee!

Chair: Alivia Klopp Committee: Allyson Yoder, Haley Evans, Sarah JohnsonNext school year’s drive will be Wednesday, November 8, 2017

and Thursday, March 1, 2018. The times will be from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

*The Miller –Keystone Blood Bank also lowered the age to donate to 16, with a parents signed permission slip. Hopefully this brings in more donors for next year

CHAPTER PROFICIENCY AWARDS:Students must maintain a SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experience) in order to be eligible to receive a proficiency award.

These may be a long-term project or a small exploratory project entered at a website called the AET. The National FFA Foun-dation sponsors these awards. An application was provided for students to complete.

iTeach Ag/Agriculture Education – sponsored by the Penn State University Agriculture Education Chapter recipients include: Natalie Grumbine – Zoonotic Diseases and How They Spread Stephanie Younker – Dairy Judging Kaitlynn Quillman – Genetically Modified Organisms Caitlin Wernicki – Avian Influenza Victoria Kramer – Ruminant Digestion and Monitors

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BERNVILLE AREA COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWS4th Street at Fox Alley, 2nd Floor of Redner’s Quick Shop, Bernville. Phone: 610-488-1302

E-mail: bernvilleacl@berks.lib.pa.us Website: http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/bernvilleacl/Hours: Mon-Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Closed on Friday | Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Sunday 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

The first Sunday of each month we have a program entitled “Read to a Therapy Dog” from 2:30 to 4:00.Monday, August 7th and Monday, August 14th, we will have performances and an event at the library starting at 1:15pm. This will wind up our Summer Reading Program that will finish on Saturday, August 19th.Our Lego club meets the second Monday evening every month at 5:30pm. Our Story Rider program begins again in September as Miss Kim is OFF the month of August.We have instituted a Baby Lap-sit Program every other Tuesday Morning at 11:00am.Our dates for August are the 8th, Down on the Farm, and on the 22nd Kitty Cat and Puppy Dog Tales. This story time is for you and your infant, but siblings may participate along with their teddy bears or dollies.Our crochet club meets the last Monday of each month. Whether you knit or crochet, or perhaps cross-stitch; all hand

work is welcome.Every Thursday evening from 5:00pm to 6:00pm the Adult Coloring, anti-stress program runs. The last Sunday of every month we run our movie matinee. We show a new, family-friendly movie beginning at 2:15pm

sharp! Join us and bring some popcorn.New events are in the planning stages for fall so check us out on Facebook, Bernville Area Community Library, or our

website, http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/sbv.New and upcoming events will be posted on both sites and we welcome new patrons. Stop by and “Get the Card”.Of special note:The Bernville Library now offers HOTSPOTS. A “Hotspot” is a mobile Internet Access device, that you can check out for

a fee every month from our library. Come in and see if this may work for your needs at home and on the road. The Hotspot internet access is for up to 10 devices or users at a time. You can travel with it, and have the internet where ever you are. We check them out to you and charge $ 40.00 a month for the use. Come to the library and find out more if you’re interested.

FFA MEMBERS COMPETE AT STATE COMPETITIONActivate Purpose Passion Potential was the theme resounded at the 88th FFA Activities Week and Convention held

June 13-15, 2017 at the Pennsylvania State University. Five students from the Tulpehocken FFA participated in the activities and competitive events. Approximately 1,490 students attended the event.

Kristen John competed in the Dairy Cattle Handlers event, which requires students to demonstrate their ability to exhibit dairy cattle to two judges who evaluated participant’s skills. Contestants where evaluated during four rota-tions with various animals at different ages. Their ability to walk, stand, maintain control as well as appropriate attire were utilized to assess the contestants. Kristen will utilize her skills during fair competitions during the summer.

Victoria Kramer, Jessica Spatz, Caitlin Wernicki and Natalie Grumbine competed against approximately 94 other students from across Pennsylvania. Participants answered written test questions, identified animal breeds, tools and equipment of veterinary science, practiced clinical activities, identified parasites and cells, mathematical calculations, and a team activity concerning the topic of the (veterinary feed directive) VFD’s.

Students attending also had the opportunity to hear a keynote address by National FFA Vice President Ashley Willis as well as key individu-als in the agriculture industry. Hypnotist Russ Clarke and several FFA members participating in the talent competition entertained them.

Back row: Victoria Kramer, Natalie Grumbine, Kristen JohnsFront: Marissa Spatz, Caitlin Wernicki

NEED TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL?Parents needing to register their child(ren) in the Tulpehocken Area School District can

contact Dianne Harchuska in Child Accounting at 717-933-4611 at ext. 2114 to make an appointment.

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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)Dear Parents or Guardians:The Tulpehocken Area School District uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for managing insects, rodents,

and weeds. Our goal is to protect every student from pesticide exposure by using an IPM approach to pest management. Our IPM approach focuses on making the school buildings and grounds an unfavorable habitat for these pests by removing food and water sources and eliminating their hiding and breeding places. We accomplish this through routine cleaning and maintenance. We routinely monitor the school buildings and grounds to detect any pests that are present. The pest monitoring team consists of our school personnel. Pest sightings are reported to our IPM coordinator who evaluates the “pest problem” and determines the appropriate pest management techniques to address the problem. The techniques can include increased sanitation, modifying storage practices, sealing entry points, physically removing the pest, etc.From time to time, it may be necessary to use chemicals to manage a pest problem. Chemicals will be used only when neces-

sary, and will not be routinely applied. When chemicals are used, the school will try to use the least toxic product when pos-sible. (Applications will be made only after school hours.) Notices will be posted in these areas 72 hours prior to application and for two days following the application.Parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school may request prior notification of specific pesticide applications made at

the school. To receive notification, you must be placed in the school notification registry. If you would like to be placed on the registry, please notify the district in writing. Please include your e-mail address if you would like to be notified electronically. Please send requests to: Tulpehocken Area School District, 27 Rehrersburg Rd., Bethel, PA 19507, Attention: Rick Triest.If a chemical application must be made to control an emergency pest problem (ex: stinging insects), notice will be provided

by telephone to any parent or guardian who has requested such notification in writing. Exemptions to this notification include disinfectants and anti-microbial products: self-containerized baits placed in areas not accessible to students and gel type baits placed in cracks, crevices or voids.Each year the District will prepare a new notification registry. If you have any questions, please contact Rick Triest, IPM Coor-

dinator at 717-933-4611 ext. 2122. Rick Triest Director of Buildings and Grounds

ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIn accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), The Tulpehocken Area School District has

conducted inspections of all the School District buildings for the presence of Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM). An asbestos management plan for each building was developed detailing the location and condition of all ACBM along with the short-term actions to be taken to protect building occupants. These management plans are available for review by any interested person in either the District Administration Office or at the individual School during normal working hours.

AHERA regulations require a re-inspection every three years by an accredited building inspector. This triennial inspection was conducted during 2015.

Ricky G. Triest Asbestos Coordinator

FFA BANQUET The Tulpehocken FFA held a parent/member banquet recently at the high school. Attendees enjoyed a catered meal by Kath-

ryn Catering. An awards ceremonies and slide presentation featuring the years program of activities followed for all in atten-dance.

Students were honored at the banquet in the following categories:Green Hand Degrees: Natalie Grumbine, Kristin Johns, Miles Kauffman, Nicholas Keller, John Kintzer, Katharine Taylor, Cameron Wolfe, and Stephanie YounkerChapter Degree- 2nd year members: Kaitylnn Quillman, Marissa Spatz, Caitlin Wernicki, and Nathan YounkerStar Awards- AdvisorsStar Greenhands – Natalie Grumbine and John KintzerStar Chapter – Caitlin WernickiHonoraries – Mathew Haan and Mary FooteCertificates of Appreciation/Citations:Receiving: Lindsay Hetrick - Assisting with the Vet Sci practice sessions and set up of sessionsJessica Spatz – scoring the NOCTI exams and donating eggsEvan Corondi – Berks County Conservation District – sponsoring the Rain Barrel competition and Berks County Envirothon along with assisting at the water station at the Elementary Ag Adventure.

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TRACK AND FIELD The Tulpehocken Track & Field team had a very successful season this year under the leadership of captains Olivia

Stephan, Tanner Schlater, Andrew Risser, Steven Lopez, and Sam Boyer. We had 24 athletes qualify for Counties with 16 athletes earning medals: Ava Ahner, Katherine Travis, Kiley Marone, Jenna Philippe (4x100), Tanner Schlat-er (1600), Jacob Cox (3200), Zach Risser, Angel Matias, Tyler Hulse, JR Yenser (4x100), Alan VanTiggelen, John Cox, Jacob Cox, Lucas Miles (4x800), Dasani Hill (High Jump), Olivia Stephan (Long Jump), Angel Matias (High Jump), Sam Boyer, and Justin Stricker (Pole Vault). County Qualifiers were: Andrew Risser, Dashear Hill, Amber Elinsky, Steven Lopez, Sarah Johnson, Adam Courtright, and Nathan Pierson. We took 23 athletes to Shippensburg University to compete in the District 3 Championships with 16 athletes earning a total of 23 medals! Our District medalists are: Ava Ahner and Jenna Philippe (7th and 8th place – 400 m), Olivia Stephan (3rd in triple jump, 4th in long jump), Dashear Hill (2nd place in high jump), Dasani Hill ( 4th in high jump), Zach Risser, Angel Matias, Tyler Hulse, JR Yenser (6th in 4x100 relay), Tanner Schlater (7th -1600 m), Andrew Risser (3rd – 400 m), Angel Matias (4th in high jump), Sam Boyer and Justin Stricker (2nd and 4th place – pole vault), Tanner Schlater, John Cox, Jacob Cox, Lucas Miles (7th in 4x800 relay), and Tanner Schlater, JR Yenser, Angel Matias, Andrew Risser (8th in 4x400 relay). Dis-trict Qualifiers were: Katherine Travis, Kiley Marone, Courtney Keegan-Smith, Adam Courtright, Alex Bobo, Alan VanTiggelen, and Nathan Pierson. Andrew Risser, Sam Boyer, and Dashear Hill competed at States in the 400 meter dash, pole vault and high jump respectively.

We had a strong showing at our 3rd annual Sterling Hoffman Invitational despite the horrible weather conditions. Our athletes love competing at our beautiful stadium under the lights. We wish to thank all the volunteers who braved the cold, rainy/sleet, and windy weather to make our invitational a huge success! We couldn’t do it without you!

VARSITY BASEBALL WRAP-UP ARTICLEThe Trojan Varsity Baseball team finished the 2017 season with a record of 5-15 overall and 4-6 in Division 3 of

the Berks County League-tying Wyomissing for fourth place. The Trojans lost five 1-run games and were “in” every game but two. Highlights of the year included an 8-7 nailbiter over then second place Brandywine and an 8-3 crush-ing of rival Annville-Cleona on senior night at Wenger Field.

Seniors catcher Matt Eshbach, shortstop Vance Gradwell, and second baseman Austin Rentschler will be missed. Eshbach and Gradwell shared MVP honors and represented Tulpehocken in the prestigious Berks-PAC Ten All-Star Game at First Energy Stadium. Junior infielder Matt Herbert was named most improved player while junior center fielder Jake Carles won the Sportsmanship award. Freshman hurler Josh Nielsen picked up the Rookie of the Year Award.

With pitchers Josh Nielsen, Trevor Zohn, Jake Eckert, and Riley Kiebach returning as well as big hitters Jake Car-les, Matt Herbert, Dalton Kissling, Josh Woomer, and catcher Jack Thomas the Trojans hope to have a big year in 2018.

MY SCHOOL COLOR RUNMy School Color Run was held on June 3, 2017 at the Tulpehocken JSHS campus to raise money for the Tulpe-

hocken Education Foundation. The fun run drew 130 registered runners/walkers from the community. Many stu-dents and families participated in the event. Volunteers helped to throw and spray color onto the participants. After the run, the action moved to the DJ staging area where lots of color was tossed to the participants and several explo-sions of color filled the air which doused everyone with more color.

The Foundation awards grants to teachers each year to provide opportunities to expand educational experiences for our students. The Foundation’s goal is to enrich and enhance programs directly being offered to students at all levels.

The event raised approximately $9,000 for the Tulpehocken Education Foundation. Many thanks to our sponsors and supporters for the Color Run.

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DID YOU KNOW...Kristin (Kerchner) Benevit, Class of 2008, graduated from Wilson College on May 14, 2017 with a Master of Education

degree. She is a kindergarten teacher in the Chambersburg School District.

Jessica Kerchner, Class of 2012, graduated Cum Laude from Indiana University of PA with a degree in Communications, Media.

Congratulations to the 2017 Athletic Hall of Fame Class

Pictured from left to right: Carl Graver, Larry Dietrich, Julie Bugg, and Cameron Gettel

Congratulations to the 2017 Senior Outstanding Athlete of the Year

Madison Miller and Vance Gradwell.

TULPEHOCKEN STUDENTS ARE EAGLE SCOUT PROUD! Listed below are Boy Scouts from Troop 489 (serving Bethel/Rehrersburg/Mt. Aetna/Frystown area) that have recently earned

the rank of Eagle under the direction of former Scoutmaster Richard Klopp and current Scoutmaster, John Kintzer. This is quite an accomplishment, as only approximately 5% of all Boy Scouts ever attain this rank due to the demanding standards that are required to reach this worthy goal which includes advancing through the Ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and finally Eagle Scout. To be an Eagle, one must also earn at least 21 merit badges, learn leadership skills, outdoor skills, first aid, good citizenship, and give hours of community service as well as organize an Eagle Scout Project from concept to fruition.

Hayden Merkey, 2015 graduate, son of Jen Gruber, Rehrersburg, earned Eagle Rank in June 2015. Hunter Harris, 2015 graduate, son of Lisa Stohler and Nate Harris, Bethel, earned Eagle Rank in July 2015. Ian Mays, 2016 graduate, son of Melanie and Lee Mays, Womelsdorf, earned Eagle Rank in August 2015. Anthony Rehrer, 2017 graduate, son of Stephanie and the late Edward Rehrer, Jr. and guardians Richard and Denise Klopp, Bethel, earned his Eagle Rank in October 2015.Austin Weisbrod, 2017 graduate of Hamburg Area High School, son of Jennifer Weisbrod, Bernville, earned his Eagle Rank in March 2016.Kyle Wyse, 2016 graduate, son of Deb and Pat Wyse, Bethel, earned Eagle Rank in October 2016.Joey Bednarczyk, 2017 graduate, son of Sheila and Joe Bednarczyk, Richland, earned his Eagle Rank in October 2016. Sean Lape, 2017 graduate, son of Treasure and Troy Lape, Bethel, earned his Eagle Rank in October 2016. Gage Haldeman, 2017 graduate, son of Jacky and Jeff Haldeman, Myerstown, earned his Eagle Rank in March 2017. Trent Johnson, 2017 graduate, son of Kelly and Charlie Johnson, Bethel, earned his Eagle Rank in March 2017.

Congratulations to all of these young men for their amazing accomplishment! *We welcome any young man who is age 11 or older or has completed 5th grade and may be interested in scouting to join our Troop at any time.

SPEAK TO THE BOARDThe Board of Directors welcomes comments from the community! Board members’ e-mail addresses as well as dates and

locations of meetings are posted on our web-site www.tulpehocken.org under “School Board”. Additionally, correspondence may be sent to the Board at: Tulpehocken District Administration Office, 27 Rehrersburg Road,

Bethel, PA 19507. Please include your name, address, and phone number on all communication so that your remarks and questions may be

answered.

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Dr. Robert K. Schultz - Superintendent

Board of School DirectorsOscar Manbeck - President

William T. Palmer, Jr. - Vice PresidentApril Klopp - SecretaryScott Klopp - Treasurer

Anthony Rodig Daniel Steinhauer Chris Heck Kristan Rissmiller

Arlan Werst

TULPEHOCKEN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTDistrict Administration Building

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPALLast fall, our Technology Committee developed a mission statement that will guide our staff in providing our students with the

latest skill set necessary to be successful once they leave the high school. Within the technology mission statement, the committee felt it was necessary “to use technology to enhance our curriculum, to build communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills that enable students to be globally aware, competitive, and adaptable in their personal and professional life.”

To put this mission statement into practice, the district will extend a district initiative to the high school with the deployment of laptops for grades 9-12. This fall all students at the Jr-Sr High School will be issued a laptop for the start of the 2017 school year. This opportunity will give our students and staff a key instructional resource.

As part of this program, we will begin integrating the Google Classroom platform for staff to collaborate with students beyond the classroom, as well as communicate with families. Google Classroom is a great tool that allows students and staff to post as-signments, communicate and receive feedback on assignments, as well as connect with fellow classmates. Its seamless integration into the GoogleApps for Education make it a perfect option for our classrooms.

We have finalized a technology handbook and it is now published on our district web site. Inside the handbook, you will find our educational philosophy for the program, a frequently asked questions section, procedures, and expectations.

An insurance option will be offered as part of the program. This option was piloted this past spring with our 8th graders and will be offered this fall to the high school students. The cost for the insurance will be $20/year with adjustments for free and reduced status and will cover any accidental damages that may occur during the school year.

We will be hosting two parent informational nights on August 16 and 22 at 7:00pm. We encourage you to attend one of these informational nights as we will review program details, expectations, and caring for the laptop. There will be a time for any ques-tions that you might have in regards to the program.

As always, my door is open for anyone, anytime. Andy Netznik, JSHS Principal

TRACTOR DAY MAY 26, 2017