TULPEHOCKEN TIMES

Tulpehocken proud New this year was an invitation to exhibit artwork at Kutztown University for the Annual Art conference. Students

selected from the High School were Katrina Harrison, Kate Mays, and Nathaniel Hebbert and from the Jr High James Fulk and Kristen Ziegler. The Yocum Art Education Institute exhibited junior and senior high artwork from Berks County from January 29 to February 12, 2012. This year over 550 pieces were entered and only 134 pieces were selected. Chosen from our high school (grades 10-12), were Kate Mays 12th, Katrina Harrison 12th, Jonathan Pierson 11th, Nathaly Shalters 11th, Alexis Troutman 11th, and Cory Swope 11th, who won 3rd Place overall for HS. From our junior high (grades 7-9 grades), the following students were chosen: Tori Scheider 7th Honorable Mention, Olivia Bachman 7th Honorable Mention, Jessica Dubbs 8th , Corrine Eckart 8th, Kristin Moser 8th, Katelynn Rissmiller 8th. We would like to congratulate our talented students for their achievement in the arts.

Also, a special congratulations to Natalie Williams 12th, for winning 2nd place in her age category, at the PA Farm Show for Crafts.

YouTh ArT MonTh TeAOn Tuesday March 20th, the District Office hosted the 4th annual Tea in honor of Youth Art Month. District Art

Teachers, Lynne Higgins, Debbie Miller and Marie DeFilipps, and Administrators were there to welcome student art-ists whose work had been selected to be on display in the board room. Teachers select artwork to cover the walls of the district’s board room each March based on merit and availability. This event commemorates the importance of the art program in our schools. Students and their families are invited to view the work and to enjoy teas, fresh fruit, sandwiches, and sweets. The work is on display throughout the month of March.

Back row left to right: Katelynn Rissmiller, Jessica Dubbs, Corrine Eckart Front row left to right: Tori Scheider, Olivia Bachman, Kristin Moser

Back row left to right:Cory Swope, Nathaniel Hebbert, Katrina Harrison.Front row left to right:Nathaly Shalters, Jonathan Pierson, Kate Mays

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SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNERDear Resident:

The 2011-2012 school year is coming to an end. It seems as though each year is faster than the year before, thus the quote, “time flies”. Every year we are faced with new challenges and decisions to make. I am proud to say the Board of Directors, staff, and administration always rises to the occasion to accept the challenges and find a way to solve the issues that face us.

For the past three years we have balanced the needs of all the stakeholders of the district. In a way, we are blessed to be in the position that we are in at Tulpehocken. Taxpayers have had only one tax increase since my arrival, and we have maintained all programs for our students. Unfortunately, the same is not true for some of our neighboring districts.

This year created a new dilemma with the budget. I am proud to say, that once again, there is no affect on the available programs for our students in the classroom, as well as outside the classroom. I am very proud of my entire administration team and staff for thinking outside of the box to accomplish this task.

Since the beginning of the school year we have worked diligently to balance the budget for the 2012-2013 school year. At the time of writing this address, we anticipate a slight tax increase to you, the taxpayer. We will continue working toward this goal until the final budget is approved in June.

During my many forums and meetings with parents, many of you have indicated that a slight tax increase is understandable. I do realize this is not acceptable to all. However; I would caution that we cannot continue to have no tax increases. It will eventually catch up to us, and a more substantial increase would then be necessary.

We continue to look at all aspects of the budget. We have taken measures to reduce staff, eliminate non-instructional positions, combine jobs through attrition of staff, and make some positions part time to eliminate benefits. Again, I remind you nothing has affected our students.

Our Board of School Directors has made the difficult decision to accept a LERTA for the prime piece of real estate along 501 and interstate 78. This decision has the potential of helping our district in years to come. In the meantime, we will continue to be frugal in our attempts with the budget, and I am always available

to meet with you. Thank you for supporting our school. Without your help we would not be able to do all the wonderful things we do for our students.

Sincerely,Edward Albert, Ed.D.

Spring concerTS And Fine ArTS ShowTulpehocken Spring Concerts and Fine Arts Shows will be held on the following dates. Please join all of our tal-

ented musicians and artists for what promises to be a wonderful exhibit of sight and sound.

High School – Sunday, May 20, 2012 1:00 – 6:00pm exhibits 3:00pm – Concert

Junior High – Monday, May21, 2012 5:00 – 7:30pm – exhibits 7:30pm – concert

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STudenTS oF The MonTh

jAnuArY 2012 FebruArY 2012 Ashley Rank and Andrew Frantz Marissa Berry and Jesse Miller

Students of the Month are Tulpehocken 2011-2012 seniors selected by the faculty and administration for special recognition. Each month, one male and one female student are chosen based on academic perfor-mance, school involvement, and community service.

congratulations to ourStudents of the Month!

FAMilY Fun FeSTFamily Fun Fest will be held at Tri-County Worship Center, 1501 Schubert Rd., Bethel on Wednesday through

Friday, June 20th through June 22nd. It will be held at 7 pm each evening. The Theme is “Hands Around the World” featuring many different regions of the world. All children ages 3-11 are invited to join us. There will be drama, treasure hunts, opportunities to learn about children around the world, music, ice cream social on Thursday night, and carnival games with a bounce house on Friday night.

There will be a French Bistro serving iced coffee and specialty drinks for the waiting parents.For more info call 717-933-1040 or visit www.tricountyworship.com

ATTenTion Senior ciTizenS And diSAbled individuAlS

The deadline to apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2011 is June 30, 2012. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The program expansion increased the income limit from $15,000 to $35,000 (which excludes half of Social Security income) for homeowners and raises the maximum rebate for both homeowners and renters from $500 to $650. The income limit for renters is $15,000.

For more information call the PA Department of Revenue at 1-888-222-9190 or visit their website at www.revenue.state.pa.us.

Third AnnuAl golF TournAMenTTulpehocken education Foundation

date: july 16, 2012

place: heidelberg country club

contact: Mimi Shade for more information at 717-933-4611 ext 2118.

MAKE PLANS SOON!

THIS TOURNAMENT HAD A FULL FIELD LAST YEAR.

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beThel eleMenTArY book SwApThroughout this school year, Bethel Elementary students had an

opportunity to participate in a weekly “Book Swap.” Students were asked to bring books to school that they no longer wanted and then get other ones to take home. Many books have been donated to “Book Swap” and it has been a successful way to get books into the hands of young readers.

ForMer Tulpehocken FFA MeMberSWe are currently compiling a list of Pennsylvania Keystone Degree Recipients from the Tulpehocken FFA between

the years 1964 to 2000. If you were a Tulpehocken FFA member and you received your Pennsylvania Keystone De-gree during that time period, please contact the Tulpehocken FFA via Email at: cwilliams@tulpehocken.org or by phone at: 610-488-6286 ext. 1149.

Tulpehocken junior high STudenTS win SpeciAl honorS in The STATewide Alcohol AwAreneSS poSTer conTeST

The Tulpehocken Junior High students all took part in a statewide Alcohol Awareness Poster contest connected with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The students watched a DVD on Alcohol Awareness and brainstormed to make a list with at least 10 activities that a person could do and have fun without the use of alcohol along with another list of what goals they have for their lives in the future. The contest guidelines were very specific in that the students had to portray to their peers a positive concept of fun or what life will be like achieving their goals without alcohol.

The winners of Tulpehocken’s contest were Tim Groff – 1st place (center),

Kayla Thomas – 2nd place (left), and Samantha Huntington – 3rd prize (right).

Marissa Loeb was a top 7 winner receiving a savings bond and whose poster will be reproduced and sent throughout the state. We had two “special recogni-tion” winners: Tim Groff and Kayla Paulson. All will be going to the State Capitol Rotunda to be recognized by the state on April 25th. Their posters will all be on display at the Rotunda from April 23rd through April 27th 2012. One other note of importance, we are the only school from Berks County to be recognized and have representation!!

Please congratulate these young people for their fine achievement. We are very fortunate to have such wonderful students in our district!

A big THANK YOU to Debbie Miller, Lynne Higgins, and Mike Leister for judging the poster contest at Tulpe-hocken.

Heather Judy, Marissa Loeb, Kayla Paulson Gabriella Farissi, Sarah Lore, Lauren Ely

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hoMeleSS AwAreneSS dAYKeep your eyes open for the upcoming NHS “Homeless Awareness Day”. On May 11th, NHS students will be hav-

ing an all day stay-in-a-box event at the high school to raise money and collect donations for the homeless. This re-places the sleep-in-a-box event that has occurred in the past. Flyers will be sent to the elementary schools and placed throughout the community detailing what types of donations will be collected.

nATionAl honor SocieTYThe NHS members of Tulpehocken High School collected donations for Cradles to

Crayons during the month of February. The picture shows just a fraction of the dona-tions collected. This idea was spear headed by NHS member, Marissa Berry. Flyers were sent to both elementary schools and an email went out to the Junior and Senior High School. NHS would like to thank the Tulpehocken community for their gener-ous support. Donations will help needy children ages birth to 12 years old. Dona-tions included gently used clothing, games, toys and various baby items. Cradles to Crayons will make sure these donations reach needy families.

Pictured are Lauren Good, Marissa Berry, and Elizabeth Palmer.

Thank You! From the National Honor Society.

reAder’S win 2012During the week of January 16, students at Bethel Elementary School participated in “Readers WIN!” Week. This

week is a fun way to promote reading and support the Literacy Council of Reading-Berks. The students needed to pledge to read a certain number of books or magazines during the week and get their relatives and friends to sponsor them. This year Bethel Elementary students raised $2993.24 to fight illiteracy!

Bethel Elementary was the school with the highest average of funds raised per student in the county for the second year in a row. They received a victory assembly with the Reading Phillies, a trophy, and a “traveling plaque,” which will stay on display at the school until the next “Reader’s WIN!” Week winner is announced. Thank you to the com-munity for your support and congratulations students!

Tulpehocken Senior high blood drive A SucceSSMany thanks to all who helped and supported the Tulpehocken Blood Drives

again this past school year. We are always amazed and grateful to our stu-dents, staff, administration and community for your generosity and caring! Where else can one go to get such overwhelming support?

Please congratulate our blood drive committee: Dylan Shipe, Katie George, Cody Hunsicker, and Selene Bazan for their effort in pulling together to make this drive a success! These young women have also become certified to helpin the actual process with future blood drives in the area. What dedication! Pictured to the right are Dylan Shipe and Katie George who were the driving force behind the blood drive this year.

Here are the results of this school year’s drive: The fall drive brought in 93 units of blood which translates to 279 lives saved. The winter drive amounted to 103 units of blood which equals 309 lives saved. Our little community donated a total of 196 units of blood which means…..588 lives saved!

Congratulations Tulpehocken on a job well done!!

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2012 – 2013 piAA SporTS SignupS And piAA SporTS phYSicAlS

2012 – 2013 PIAA sports signups will take place this May. Current 6th – 11th grade students who plan on playing a sport during the upcoming school year should sign up for their desired sport(s) and take the required PIAA paperwork packet. 6th grade students will be able to sign up at their respective elementary schools. Junior and senior high sign-ups will take place May 23 - 24 outside the cafeteria during all lunches.

The following PIAA sports are available:

Fall Sports winter Sports Spring SportsBoys Cross Country Boys Basketball BaseballGirls Cross Country Girls Basketball SoftballField Hockey Basketball Cheerleading Boys Tennis (HS only)Golf (HS only) Wrestling Boys Track & FieldBoys Soccer Bowling (HS only – Contact Athletic Dept.) Girls Track & FieldGirls SoccerSoccer Cheerleading (HS only)Girls Tennis (HS only)

All students who wish to participate in a 2012 – 2013 PIAA sport must have a PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Exam (CIPPE) on or after June 1, 2012.

Starting in 2012 – 2013, we will only be offering ONE date for PIAA Sports Physicals (CIPPE). Any student who plans on playing a PIAA sport during the upcoming school year should plan on attending these sports physicals. We will no longer be offering sports physicals in November and February.

2012 – 2013 Sports Physicals will be offered on Saturday June 9th, 2012 from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM in the High School Library. Please check the PIAA paperwork packet for sport specific time breakdowns. The cost is $15.00 and checks should be made payable to: Tulpehocken Athletic Fund.

Students may also receive their sports physical from their personal physician. Please just make sure your physical is scheduled on or after June 1, 2012. Physicals performed before June 1, 2012 will not be accepted for the 2012 – 2013 athletic season.

PIAA paperwork packets should be picked up during sports sign ups. Packets may also be picked up in the ath-letic office. Questions regarding athletics or sports physicals should be directed to the athletic office 610-488-6286 x 1160. PIAA Sports Physicals questions may also be directed to Certified Athletic Trainer, Liz Clark. Liz may be contacted by email (lclark@tulpehocken.org) or phone 610-488-6286 x 1150.

cinderellA The MuSicAl Submitted by: Heather Innes and Kaitlyn Hartman

On Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 7:00PM in the Jr/Sr High School auditorium, the 6th grade chorus from Bethel and Penn-Bernville will be performing their annual musical. This year’s show is entitled “Cinderella” and tells the story of the girl who was the servant to her family.

Cinderella, her two Stepsisters, and her Stepmother will be joined by the Royal Family consisting of the Prince, King, and Queen. Our cast will also feature the Fairy Godmother, a Footman and two Coachmen, as well as three King’s Courtiers. You will see Cinderella’s home, various townspeople from around the countryside, and, of course, the royal ball.

Come out and support the 6th grade chorus. The students have been working veryhard for this performance. We look forward to seeing you in the packed house!

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bernville AreA coMMuniTY librArY newS4th Street at Fox Alley, 2nd floor of Redner’s Quick Shop, Bernville. Phone: 610-488-1302E-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.

at the 2012 Summer Reading Program. Skeeta the Clown comes on Monday, June 11, at 11:15 a.m. The program continues each Monday morning through August 6. Evening Make and Take events for children are on June 18, July 2, and July 30 at 6 p.m. Readers and their families are invited to a free pool party at the Bernville Pool on Friday, August 17, from noon to 4 p.m. Kids: Read, read, read this summer for fun and great prizes. Parents: Please contact the library to register your child.

We have some new magazines at the Bernville Library for children, tweens, and teens:• Boys’ Life. Projects, hobbies, Scout activities, comics, jokes, games.• Girls Discovery. Created by girls, for girls ages 8 and up.• GL Girls’ Life. For 10- to 15-year-old girls.• Ranger Rick. Explore the wonders of animals, birds, fish, insects, and nature. Plus games, jokes, riddles, trivia quizzes, and “Your Best Shots” nature photos submitted by anyone 13 or under.

Read the most recent issue at the library or, as our collection grows, check out earlier issues to read at home.

DREAM BIG

READ!

beThel STudenTS oF The MonThAt the March 6th Board meeting, six 6th grade students were recognized as Students

of the Month. The teachers made the selections based on academic capability, behav-ior, effort and leadership skills. Students being recognized were Jennifer Bressler, Parker Harris, Rachel Loose, Chase Bowman, Abigail Martin, and Sarah Wenger. The students shared information about themselves including favorite subjects and most memorable elementary moments. Congratulations on this accomplishment!

2012 SongFeSTOn Friday, April 27th, 6th grade students from Bethel Elementary and Penn-Bernville Elementary attended Pennsyl-

vania Music Educators Association, District 10 Songfest. Bethel students included Jennifer Bressler , Dylan Hamm, Alivia Klopp, Abigail Martin, Giselle Sanchez, and Sarah Wenger. Penn-Bernville students included Michaela Blan-kenbiller, Beckie Burns, Samantha Headley, Priya Jurasinski, Chad Mohn, Brooke Scheider, Stevie Troutman, Emily Wanner, and Caitlin Wernicki. Tulpehocken joined with 175 other students to form this youth choir. Students rehearsed all day long and then performed an evening concert that was truly wonderful. With only 5 ½ hours of practice students sang in 2-part and 3-part harmony. Concert pieces were performed in both English and Latin.

It was a great concert, and the students did a fantastic job!

Tulpehocken Spelling beeThe annual Scripps Spelling Bee was held on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the

JSHS. Eighteen students in grades 6-8 participated. After a grueling competition, Kolby Roof was the Champion, for the second year in a row, with Jamie Morais taking second place. Both girls participated in the County Spelling Bee.

Congratulations!

Jamie Morais and Kolby Roof

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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 students, and the afternoon students are honored at a luncheon reception. The students are also photo-graphed and their portrait is displayed prominently throughout the school.

BCTC West Campus 2nd Quarter Lee Epler Automotive Technology II Daven Lindsay Carpentry Kristen Shirk Cosmetology II

BCTC East Campus 2nd Quarter Benjamin Whitmoyer Heavy Equipment Technology Matt Baker Plumbing & Heating Brad Noll Service Occupations

Tulpy bcTc Students Make us proud!!

keep up the great work!!!

reAding berkS Science And engineering FAirOn March 13th eight honors biology students traveled to Albright College for the Reading Berks Science and En-

gineering Fair. Honors biology students are required to do a science fair project as part of their curriculum, and the students worked hard all year. Here is how the students placed this year. A special congratulations to Grant Baver, who was the reserved champion.

physics 1st place grant baver 3rd place Alexis Yenser

botany 4th place darian gordon

chemistry honorable Mention Tyler Stricker

Medicine and health 3rd place Audrey jonas

reserved champion – grant baver - 3rd place overall winner Senior division

Special Awards To grant baver: Penn State Berks, Science Division RKM Solar United States Air Force United States Army United States Metric Association.

Other students who are part of this class and attended the science fair were, Taylor Boyer, Tom Ulrich and Julia Mohn. All of these students should be recognized for their hard work and academic excellence.

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Tulpehocken jr/Sr high School 2nd QuArTer 2011/2012 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 grAdeGrogg, ChloeRodig, Leslea

8Th grAdeBerry, JillianBurns, AnnamarieGroff, TimothyLore, SarahRissmiller, KatelynStull, IsabelleZiegler, Kristen

9Th grAdeBaver, GrantBoyer, TaylorBross, RachelElicker, KaylaGordon, DarianJay, AnneJonas, AudreyPierson, Melissa

10Th grAdeAlthouse, ZacharyBazan, SeleneBoyer, BrookeEhrhart, KellyFisher, JamieHeckman, JuliaHershey, CurtisHunsicker, CodyLore, AlexandreOlkusz, JosephRissmiller, EphraimScharff, DaltonSchutt, KristySmith, Breanne

Troutman, AlexisWentling, KaliZerbe, Hannah

11Th grAdeBinner, LainieCusmina, KristynDoig, RachelDronyi, EstherFelty, ChristaSmith, JustinZellers, Megan

12Th grAdeBaver, RossBoltz, AbigailBoltz, KatelynHarrison, KatrinaHarrison, StefaniHess, MeganHollenbach, TaylorJames, RebeccaKlopp, RebeccaLuckenbill, KirstinOswald, Morgan

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

7Th grAdeArciniegas, StacyBarrall, ZacharyBashore, ShaynaBednarczyk, JosephBlankenbiller, CassidyBoyer, ReileyBoyer, SamuelBurkholder, CarenaDubble, OwenHuey, RyderLape, SeanLinke, PatrickMcCarty, HailyMiller, MadisonOlesh, AnnikaPaulson, KaylaPierson, RebeccaPrice, CassidyRisser, AndrewScheider, ToriSeltzer, MikaelaStephan, OliviaStupp, EmmaUlrich, JustinWalker, JacobWalsh, CatherineWormser, WesleyYenser, DerekYenser, Jonathan

8Th grAdeBerry, KevinBlatt, QuinnBressler, DanielleBrossman, RebekahBrungart, WilliamCarroll, AshleyDubbs, Jessica

Ehrhart, ColtenEly, LaurenEmerich, DevinFarrisi, GabriellaGrosko, DarrenHare, JacobJurasinski, MayaKegerreis, EricaKemmerling, JacquelineKlopp, MasonKraemer, CassandraKudlanov, EugeneLaFollette, JonathanLapp, BrandonLoeb, MarissaLorah, DerekMays, IanNaftzinger, SkylynRamos, KathieRicketts, AlexandraThomas, KaylaWachstetter, GraceYeingst, Alisha

9Th grAdeBlackburn, ChristinaBross, RebeccaBurton, NasseerCoy, DylanEhrets, LoganFantozzi, DimitriFroebel, AmberHimmelberger, CodyHoffa, BrittanyHorne, JacobKerber, MatthewKoenig, ChristinaLochman, TylerMohn, JuliaMoser, Kaitlyn

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Pauley, JonahRiegel, AaronSchies, TaylorStricker, TylerTrate, GabrielleWalleigh, HeidiYenser, AlexisYoder, Lauryn

10Th grAdeAngstadt, DariusBachman, AveryBailey, MarkBaker, StephenBazan, RaulCorona, BrittanyEmerich, HannahEmerich, RebeccaEtchberger, CierraFoster, KierstenFrantz, LaurenGeisinger, AustinHartranft, BrandonHartranft, EricHuey, KaylaHuey, KayleKauffman, AlexisKeener, JoshuaKeeney, DouglasKelly, ConnerKephart, MorganKessler, ColtonKramer, CodyKurtz, TaylorLapp, AlexanderLesher, JacobMcQuillen, JesseMosteller, AbbieMoyer, SierraNaftzinger, DaveyNaftzinger, KiraOpdenaker, JosephRamos, AngelSchiefer, AutumnSchneck, AaronSeiler, ErinSnyder, JessicaSokolovich, NicholasSteele, WyattStrangarity, Andrew

Vega, KianaYoder, KaitlynZiegler, Kailee

11Th grAdeAlmond, MitchelBaker, AlexanderCass, DakotaChernewski, RobertComalli, KimberlyDaub, BrandonEckert, MorganEshbach, NicoleGarcia, ChantelleGeorge, KatelynGiacomelli, ChelseaHolzman, JethroKeeney, ClintonKerber, AllisonKessler, TrueKlopp, AlexisKoczot, JessicaKulp, BethannLopez, JoseMakoski, TylerMatz, TimothyQuillman, AndreaRaifsnider, KaseyRickettts, ZacharyRightmyer, AcaciaRivera-Jusino, Kevin Schell, EmilySchies, BaileeSmith, CoreyStephan, MirandaWeidman, JamieYoter, Natasha

12Th grAdeAvila, KevinBerry, MarissaEbling, MeganEnglish, NicholasForsythe, AngelaGibson, WesleyGood, LaurenHebbert, NathanielHoros, Sara

Johns, KayciJordan, MeganKeener, RachelKerchner, JessicaKessler, RobertLewis, StephanieLindsay, DavenLionti, KaitlinLoeb, JordanMartin, KellyMays, KateMiller, JesseMoser, BenjaminPalmer, ElizabethPaulson, Samantha

Rank, AshleyReadinger, CodyRumbel, LindseySchaeffer, AmberSchaeffer, ShaynaSchellhamer, DanielSchwarze, MatthewShirk, KristenVazquez, JaimeWebber, JamesWentling, BethanyWertz, KatelynZellers, Kaylee

Tulpy Students Make outstandingAccomplishments !!

keep up thegreat work !!!

Tulpehocken SophoMore winS lATeST ShowcASe ScholArShip

Julia Heckman, 2014, was awarded a $250 Showcase scholarship from Willow Street Pictures. Julia’s photog-raphy was selected from weekly showcases of artwork and photography by Berks County teens.

Examples of her work below:

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beThel STudenTS geT puMped For The pSSAsOn Monday March 12th, the students at Bethel Elementary School participated in their 3rd annual PSSA pep rally!

Students in grades K-2 cheered on their peers in grades 3-6 as they prepared to take the state assessments the following day. This year’s pep rally included a routine from some staff “cheerleaders”, speeches by Dr. Albert & Mrs. Jenkins, the 6th grade class leading the whole school in the singing of our “PSSA song” to the tune of “YMCA”, and our special surprise, two members of the Reading Royals hockey team! The players talked about how hard work pays off when you are trying to reach your goals. Students and staff were very excited to have our special guests this year at the pep rally! The annual pep rally was a big success thanks to the hard work from the teachers on the PSSA committee and all those involved in the testing process.

We are very proud of all the hard work the students have exhibited all year long in preparation for this very impor-tant assessment.

beThel’S 5Th grAde prepAreS For pSSAsAll year fifth grade has been preparing for their state assessments, by drilling math facts, PSSA prep practice,

anchor groups, and much more. The weeks of the PSSAs are different, though! A different kind of preparation was instituted to help alert multiple intelligences and to mix up the long hours of testing. Prior to testing, students par-ticipated in kinesthetic and artistic activities that required multi step directions. Bethel’s fifth graders participated in yoga, Zumba, circuit training and line dancing led by their fifth grade teachers. After delving into their kinesthetic side, students also had the opportunity to get creative. One creative outlet was the design, creation, explanation, and distance competition of paper airplanes. Another way that students de-stressed before the assessment was by creating a bouquet of flowers using straws, traced hands, pipe cleaners, and paper. Our students really got their blood pumping and minds thinking before tackling the PSSAs!

Tulpehocken pArenT MuSic ASSociATion newS(TpMA)

TPMA finished the school year with a wonderful performance of Fiddler on the Roof. We congratulate the fol-lowing Seniors in the cast, crew and pit: Ben Kulp, Megan Jordan, Bethany Wentling, Becca Klopp, Marissa Berry, Kirstin Luckenbill, Lauren Good, Madeline Berger, Christina Campo, Nathaniel Hebbert, Morgen Weiant, and Megan Ebling. A big thank you to Kim Murphy, Rhoda Wentling, Patty Kulp, Denise Klopp, Alan Bashore, Matt Shirk, Ollie Blatt, and their numerous volunteers for the wonderful costumes, meals, props, sets, sound and pit. Once again thank you Trudi Bux and Irving Gonzalez for helping our kids shine.

We also had our yearly Pops Concert and spring concerts which showcased the talented young people in our dis-trict.

We continued our fundraising with a new Applebee’s Flapjack breakfast which was very successful. Students sold tickets which earned them money for their individual accounts to be used for the tentative show choir trip next year and a marching band trip in 2014. Unfortunately, due to extenuating circumstances the planned marching band trip to Universal Studios in April had to be cancelled. Instead the band went to New York, saw the Broadway show Wicked, and toured the Metropolitan Museum.

Finally, we wish our senior high and junior high show choirs good luck during their adjudications in Hershey in May and best wishes to the Class of 2012.

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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/

We are excited to announce our program line up for Summer 2012. The following programs will take place on Thursdays at 11AM. All ages are welcome and no sign up is required except for August 9th. These events are funded by the Kurr Foundation and other generous donors. Please stop by the library to view the list of businesses that made the difference.

June 14th Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary: Meet fun and friendly reptiles including a tortoise, lizards, and snakes.

June 21st The Groove Club: Performs original songs and provides lots of entertainment. Disco ball and bubble machine included.

June 28th Yocum Institute’s Monkey Business and Other Business: Live shows based on your favorite children’s books.

July 12th Keppel’s Magical Reading Show “Turn off the TV and Read”: A family friendly magic show.July 19th Zoo America Creatures of the Night: Meet some of your favorite night time creatures.July 26th No programAugust 2nd Miss Maggie Dream Big Read: Entertaining original songs and stories by one of your favorite

performers.August 9th Stars on the Move: Explore the stars and planets in this portable planetarium. Sign up required.August 16th Yocum Institute presents Click Clack Moo - Cows that Type: Live performance of the best-selling

children’s book

These are just a few of the many programs your library has to offer. We hope to see you soon!

Tulpehocken FFA breAkFAST By: Ashley Daub

National FFA week was held in February from the 19th to the 25th. This is held to celebrate not only the FFA orga-nization, but also the history of the FFA and student achievements. The Tulpehocken FFA celebrated the week by holding a spirit week which included Ag career day, flannel day, truck and tractor day, and blue and gold day. The Tulpehocken FFA also held their annual breakfast in honor of FFA week and as well as a thank you to the sponsors and supporters of our chapter.

Our breakfast served approximately 150 people from 7 A.M. – 10 A.M. on February 24th. Members of the FFA cooked and served our honored guests. Members and officers made Canadian bacon, bacon, pork roll, sausage, sea-soned potatoes, regular potatoes, pancakes, scrambled eggs, and served doughnuts. Servers escorted guests to tables and served delicious breakfasts. Breakfast meats were donated by Hatfield Meats. Eggs were donated by Hoffman Eggs; drinks were donated by Clover Farms. The doughnuts served at the breakfast were donated by Dutch Maid Bakery. We would like to thank all sponsors and supporters. If our chapter did not have the generous sponsors that we do, the task of hosting this breakfast would be a greater challenge.

welcoMe new Tulpehocken School boArd MeMberS

April KloppDennis Baver

Chris Heck

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high School girlS’ Soccer TeAMThis year the Tulpy high school girl’s soccer team is buzzing with anticipation and excitement. The girls are anx-

ious to get back on the field after last year’s first round district loss and are setting their sights on a deep district and state tournament run. Come out this season and cheer on our 9 returning seniors, Brittany Graffius, Desiree Hain, Ka-cyi Johns, Rachel Keener, Kelly Martin, Liz Palmer, Amber Schaeffer, Shayna Schaeffer, and Kaylee Zellers as they look to win back to back division 3 championships and extend their consecutive district playoff appearance streak to ten. The teams’ exciting style of play should provide many interesting games for the fans to watch so please come out and watch the team in our new and beautiful stadium. We are sure to make it a memorable one as usual.

Coach Paul Zerbe

girlS’ SoFTbAllThe Trojans are led by Coach John Gilmer and Asst. Coach Amanda Minnich. The girls look to be competitive in

a tough division that features two of the County’s best pitchers. Seniors Ashley Rank, Kelsey Boltz , Marissa Berry, Katelyn Wertz and Maddie Berger hope to lead the young team back to the playoff scene. The 2012 team should offer a fairly strong defensive team with good pitching. To achieve their goal of making playoffs, the team will have to put runs on the board. The athletes must elevate their game and play consistently. If mental mistakes are few and they play as a team, the girls should have a successful season. Best of luck ladies!

Coach John Gilmer

vArSiTY bASebAll TeAMThe 2012 Varsity Baseball Team looks to improve on last year’s 7-12 4th place Division III finish. Led by senior

co-captains catcher Ross Baver and second baseman Jesse Miller the Trojans return six starters and hope to improve. This year’s edition of the Trojan Baseballers will be young but hopefully very competitive. Baver, Miller, and out-fielder Sebastian Rodriguez are the only seniors on the squad which also feature veterans junior shortstop Derek Kissling, junior first baseman Clint Keeney and sophomore pitchers Eric Hartranft and Aaron Schneck. Returning district 3 champion Oley Valley again figures to be the team to beat in Division III, while Brandywine and Hamburg should also be improved and could give Oley a run for their money. Hustle, team spirit, and a potent offense appear to be the squad’s strengths and the Trojans will probably go as far as their young pitching staff will take them.

Coach David Voigt

TenniS TeAM SeT To love SeASonThis year’s boys’ tennis team is looking to make some noise around the league in a sport that has had trouble gain-

ing traction in our district. Led by seniors Jack Webber and Matt Bohn, the team also has a strong contingent of underclassmen that give it the depth to compete against some of the more established programs in the county. Juniors Jethro Holzman, Chase Guenther, Derek Sattazahn and sophomores James Rissmiller, Jonathan Pierson, and Shane Bowman have shown remarkable improvement. The team is off to a 2-0 start, highlighted by a convincing 5-2 vic-tory over Pottsville, a team that was a county-playoff qualifier last year. Be sure to come out and see a match at the high school tennis stadium, one of the finest facilities in Berks.

Coach David Fake

junior high TrAck TeAMThis year’s JH Track team is full of raw talent. The team is working hard to compete in all the events. Coach Joel

and I are very excited, as this is both our first year in coaching track. We both have set high expectations, both indi-vidually and as a team which consists of: Katie Becker, Samuel Boyer, Annamarie Burns, Jacob Hare, Allen Johnson, Mason Klopp, Jonathan Lafollette, James Lafollette, Marissa Loeb, Sarah Lore, Dylan Miller, Alexandra Ricketts, Andrew Risser, Christopher Rohrbach, Tanner Schlater, Isabelle Stull, Kirsten Wenger, Danny Witmer, and Michael Witmer. The team is still ecstatic about the new stadium and cannot wait to show off their talents. GO TULPY!

Coach Dan “Play-Doh” Plato

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TrojAn FAculTY TopS Soccer chAMpS in hoopS FundrAiSerOn Friday March 3, 2012 the High School Faculty narrowly defeated the county and district championship boys

soccer team in a charity fundraiser basketball game 68-66. Mr. Dave Fake drained a long 3-pointer with less than 10 seconds remaining to give the Trojan staff the win in what hopefully will become an annual event.

Trojan soccer players Jaime Vazquez, Derek Kissling, Raul Bazan, Jesse Miller, Kevin Avila, Jose Lopez, Storm Mathias, Jesse Miller, and Anthony Daub played for the students while Dave Fake, Dave Voigt, Curt Behler, Bill Moyer, Kerry Lehman, Mike Mulholland, Brent Johnson, Mike Leister, Matt Shirk, Eric Wentling, and Brian Baxter took the court for the faculty.

Trojan Community Service Club members Jamie Fisher, Brooke Boyer, Autumn Schiefer, Dalton Scharff, and Han-nah Zerbe organized the event which raised over $400 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Dave Voigt/Community Service Club Advisor

Tulpehocken high School girlS’ Soccer AluMni gAMeThe Tulpehocken High School girls soccer team will be running the first annual alumni game on May 12th, 2012.

Kickoff will be at 3pm at the stadium. Food will be available during and after the game. All Tulpehocken soccer team alumni are welcome and will get an alumni game shirt. Admission will be charged to spectators. Come out for a fun game with your past girls soccer players.

Questions can be directed to Coach Zerbe at: pzerbe@tulpehocken.org

junior high SoFTbAll TeAMThe Tulpehocken JH Softball team is full of talented young ladies. The captains of the team Gabbi Farrisi, Jackie

Kemmerling and DeeJay Navedo are ready to lead their team of 25 girls into victory. Since there was a huge outpour of support, the team was divided into two teams, a JH and a Pony team and both will be kept busy with games every week from the end of March through the 3rd week of May. Come out and watch our talented Lady Trojans!

Here is a list of team members: Brooke Burkhart (manager), Leeann Charles, Corrine Eckart, Gabbi Farrisi, Keila Garcia, Charis Gatoura, Jerrica Hartranft, Allison Heckman, Morgan Hess, Sam Huntington, Heather Judy, Erica Kegerreis, Jackie Kemmerling, Sammie Kessler, Jackie Kraemer, Corrine Kurtz, Jamie Morais, DeeJay Navedo, Kayla Paulson, Kyana Perrier, Christina Santoyo, Kayla Thomas, Bree Torres, Bri Whitman, and Alisha Yeingst.

Coaches Ashley Count and Kylene Sanders.

TrAck And FieldThis year’s track and field team is comprised of a great group of talented athletes. With new uniforms, a new

coaching staff, and our beautiful stadium, we are ready to go! Team captains Jessica Kerchner, Andrew Schaffer, Megan Zellers, Steven Bressler and Joshua Keener are doing a fantastic job of leading our team. Jordan Loeb our 4th place District Champion and Matthew Schwarz will be strong in pole vault this year. Dakota Cass, Steven Bressler, Tyler Stricker, Katelyn Shirk and Kristen Shirk are showing promise in the shot put and discus. Nick Sokolovich, Rachel Bross, and Megan Zellers, and are excelling in distance and mid-distance. Watch for Jessica Kerchner, Isa-iah Bewley, Dylan Brugger, Brandon Daub, Robert Ekvall, Joshua Keener and Angel Ramos to perform well in the sprints with Bewley and Brugger expected to also do well in long jump. The track team is working hard to make a place in Tulpehocken history. Come out and cheer on these talented athletes!

Coach Jenn Kerchner

junior high bASebAllThe 2012 Junior High baseball team is excited to open the season on its new baseball field. The team consists of 33

members including returning starters Dalton Boltz and Kevin Berry. The season opens up on the road with an April 2nd game at Antietam. Games continue through the month of May. Players have been continuing to improve and are anxious to begin the season. Please come out and support the boys this season.

Coach Kevin Avery

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DID YOU KNOW...Jessica degler, 2010, graduated from Keystone Technical Institute in January of 2012 as “Magma Cum Laude”

with an associates degree in specialized business as a Professional Massage Therapy Specialist. She is currently working in her field at Valhalla Health & Fitness Club located in Exeter.

Matthew Michaels, 2010, left in March of 2012 for basic training in the Marines.

Six Tulpehocken virtual Academy students are eligible for graduation in june. congratulations!

Anamarie burns, 2016, and Mikaela Seltzer, 2017, placed Fourth in the Disease Detectives event at the Sci-ence Olympiad Regional Competition on March 14, 2012 at Kutztown University.

Jayne Miller, class of 2006, lives and works in Washington, DC, where she is an editor and graphic designer with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). IFES is the global leader in democracy promotion,

advancing good governance and democratic rights by providing technical assistance to election officials; empower-ing the under-represented to participate in the political process, and applying field-based research to improve the electoral cycle. Since 1987 IFES has worked in 135 countries, from developing democracies to mature democracies.

In this role, Jayne has contributed to projects across the globe, including the design of a handbook to accompany a training for women in Afghanistan as a tool for advocates of women’s rights and gender equality. She is currently ed-iting and designing a series of publications on women in the Middle East and North Africa, based on public opinion surveys that cover economic status, availability of medical care, freedom of movement, etc.

Previously, Jayne served as a media and communications fellow with the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Health Group. In this role, she contributed to over 100 media hits leading to the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act in 2011.

Marissa loeb, 2016, was one of the top seven winners in the Pennsylvania Alcohol Awareness Contest who re-ceived a $100 savings bond and whose poster will be reproduced all over Pennsylvania in the form of posters

and bookmarks!

Mikaila Milks, 2021, will be attending the National Young Scholars program this summer at Villanova. Partici-pants are High Achieving Students in grades 3, 4, and 5. She will be studying crime scene investigations.

Eileen berger, 4th Grade Teacher at Bethel, was recognized by the “About Families”section of the Reading Eagle. “About Families” recognizes Berks County Teachers for their dedication and performances based upon letters

by the students.

Robert Stepenaskie, Learning Support Teacher at Penn-Bernville, was nominated for the Anne Sullivan Award. The Anne Sullivan Award is sponsored by the Intermediate Unit Public Relations Consortium nad the Pennsyl-

vania Association of Intermediate Units and recognizes outstanding educators who encourage the understanding and promotion of students with disabilities in their school or community.

Michelle Schneck, 2nd Grade Teacher at Bethel Elementary, ran the Broad Street Run. This event is held in Philadelphia and consists of 10 miles.

Bethel elementary’s third grade teachers hatched a total of 28 chicks this year without any help from outside organizations.

Tulpy Tunes, Tulpehocken’s web based radio station set up and run by the students, celebrated their two year anniversary on March 25, 2012. Thanks to all who contributed music, time, and effort into this project.

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Dr. Edward Albert - Superintendent

Board of School DirectorsScott W. Klopp - President

William T. Palmer, Jr. - Vice PresidentLisa Hassler - SecretaryEvelyn F. Fox - Treasurer

Beverly Blatt Oscar Manbeck Chris Heck Dennis Baver

April Klopp

TULPEHOCKEN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTDistrict Administration Building

27 Rehrersburg RoadBethel, PA 19507

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDBernville, PA

PERMIT NO. 34

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. Board meetings are open to the public and public comments are permitted at designated times of the meeting. Meetings are generally held the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month at the District Administration Building.

Message from the Principal Wow! It’s hard to believe that winter is over and spring has arrived! Even though we had some cold days, it really seemed

as though winter was non-existent. However, there was still plenty of activity at the JSHS. We had another successful winter athletic season, the musical performance of Fiddler on the Roof was a success, our students in grades 7, 8, and 11 completed this year’s installment of the PSSA exams, and we started the final marking period of classes.

As always happens this time of year, students and teachers are preparing for end-of-the-year activities and final exams. There are a number of events that I would like to highlight as we prepare to complete another successful year:

May 11 FFA Banquet May 11 NHS Sleep in a Box May 18 Penn-Bernville 6th grade JH Orientation May 24 Scholastic Achievement Banquet May 20 High School Spring Concert and Art Show May 21 Junior High School Spring Concert and Art Show May 23 Bethel 6th grade JH Orientation May 24 First day of Final Exams May 25 12:45 Early Dismissal May 26 Prom- Lantern Lodge, Myerstown May 28 No School- Memorial Day May 29 Second day of Final Exams May 30 Third day of Final Exams May 31 Last day of Final Exams June 3 Baccalaureate- St. Thomas Church June 5 Last Student Day and Junior High School Awards Assembly Commencement- Athletic Facility June 6 Commencement (Rain Date)- Athletic Facility

As always, even though the academic year is winding down, I would encourage all students to continue focusing on their studies. Summer is quickly approaching; however, the focus on academics remains. Students, keep working on your studies and keep that focus through the last day of school. Parents and guardians, I ask that you continue encouraging your student(s) to maintain the academic direction through the final assignments, test, quizzes, and exams.

To our graduating seniors, congratulations on a job well done! On behalf of the faculty and staff at the high school, I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. For students who will be returning to us in the fall, use the summer time to refresh. I wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer. See you on Monday, August 27!

Donald N. Jones, Jr/Sr High School Principal

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Dr. Edward Albert - Superintendent

Board of School DirectorsScott W. Klopp - President

William T. Palmer, Jr. - Vice PresidentLisa Hassler - SecretaryEvelyn F. Fox - Treasurer

Beverly Blatt Oscar Manbeck Chris Heck Dennis Baver

April Klopp

TULPEHOCKEN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTDistrict Administration Building

27 Rehrersburg RoadBethel, PA 19507

Non-Profi t Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDBernville, PA

PERMIT NO. 34

Message from the Principal Wow! It’s hard to believe that winter is over and spring has arrived! Even though we had some cold days, it really seemed

as though winter was non-existent. However, there was still plenty of activity at the JSHS. We had another successful winter athletic season, the musical performance of Fiddler on the Roof was a success, our students in grades 7, 8, and 11 completed this year’s installment of the PSSA exams, and we started the fi nal marking period of classes.

As always happens this time of year, students and teachers are preparing for end-of-the-year activities and fi nal exams. There are a number of events that I would like to highlight as we prepare to complete another successful year:

May 11 FFA Banquet May 11 NHS Sleep in a Box May 18 Penn-Bernville 6th grade JH Orientation May 24 Scholastic Achievement Banquet May 20 High School Spring Concert and Art Show May 21 Junior High School Spring Concert and Art Show May 23 Bethel 6th grade JH Orientation May 24 First day of Final Exams May 25 12:45 Early Dismissal May 26 Prom- Lantern Lodge, Myerstown May 28 No School- Memorial Day May 29 Second day of Final Exams May 30 Third day of Final Exams May 31 Last day of Final Exams June 3 Baccalaureate- St. Thomas Church June 5 Last Student Day and Junior High School Awards Assembly Commencement- Athletic Facility June 6 Commencement (Rain Date)- Athletic Facility

As always, even though the academic year is winding down, I would encourage all students to continue focusing on their studies. Summer is quickly approaching; however, the focus on academics remains. Students, keep working on your studies and keep that focus through the last day of school. Parents and guardians, I ask that you continue encouraging your student(s) to maintain the academic direction through the fi nal assignments, test, quizzes, and exams.

To our graduating seniors, congratulations on a job well done! On behalf of the faculty and staff at the high school, I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. For students who will be returning to us in the fall, use the summer time to refresh.I wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer. See you on Monday, August 27!

Donald N. Jones, Jr/Sr High School Principal

Tulpehocken virTuAl AcAdeMYTulpehocken Virtual Academy is now accepting registrations for the 2012 – 2013 school year.

Please contact Erika Kindoll at ekindoll@tulpehocken.org for more information.