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The teachers at North Strabane Intermediate School worked vigorously over the summer months preparing for an exciting 2009-2010 school year. During the first three in-service days, the entire faculty brainstormed on a building "theme" to encourage positive social interaction and academic success. As you can see above, our theme for this year is "Anchored in Excellence."
Our goal is to provide every student with a challenging curricula that focuses on academic achievement while maintaining a building culture that is sensitive to ten and eleven year olds. Our theme will be displayed throughout our building as the year
The NSIS annual Spelling Bee competetion will take place on Tuesday, February 2, in the gym.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Friday, February 12, 2010.
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STUDENTS HELP PROVIDE RELIEF TO HAITI
The student body and faculty are helping to provide relief to Haiti by making monetary donations. The donations will be sent to the orphans who are currently located in Pittsburgh. Sixth grader, Tony D., came up with the idea to start the fundraising effort at NSIS! Donations will be collected until February 5th.
In addition, Elizabeth and Mariah M., two fifth graders at NSIS, came up with idea to have students bring in items to send over to Haiti. A box has been placed in each homeroom to help collect items like water, food, and toiletries. Items like toothpaste, tooth brushes, wash cloths, and soap will be donated to the Brother's Brother Organization. Can goods and other miscellaneous items will be donated to a local orphanage.
CLICK HERE TO SEE A LIST OF ITEMS THAT ARE NEEDED
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PMEA WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to Hunter S., Cassie K., Grace L., and Gregory P. for being selected to represent North Strabane Intermediate School at the annual P.M.E.A. Elementary Sing Fest. The event will take place on March 19th at Thomas Jefferson High School.
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CLO VISITS NSIS for "Pioneers of Flight" Performance
Students at NSIS recently attended the Pioneers of Flight assembly. The performance was very engaging for fifth and sixth grade students. The assembly provided a rare opportunity for students to see live theater up close.
National Geographic Society Geography Bee Winners Awarded
Congratulations for winning the 2009-2010 competition at NSIS!
Giving Back to the Community
Natalie and Bryce are having fun making silverware holders for the Canonsburg Senior Citizen Center. This service learning project, led by Miss Douglas, teaches students the importance of giving back to their community. Mrs. White organized the learning project for all sixth grade students. This small silverware holder made from paper will bring many smiles several senior citizens residing in Canonsburg.
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NSIS Students Collect Toys for Children's Hospital
Victoria, a fifth grader at NSIS, led a toy drive to support Children's Hospital. Students were encouraged to bring in toys for children who can't be in their homes during the holiday season. Victoria said, "I wanted to do something to brighten their stay and bring joy to the kids and their families." A special thanks to Mrs. Kyle, Mrs. Dolanch, and all of the elves who helped to collect toys throughout the building. We collected 346 toys in all! Kudos to every student who brought in a toy!!
Pictured above: All of the elves who helped collect toys
from each classroom for the Children's Hospital toy drive.
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BMX Assembly is a Success!
Fifth and sixth graders were fascinated by members of Team BMX as they performed stunts on their bikes. In between tricks, students were in-serviced on the ramifications of bullying. Students were provided with strategies and tips on what to do when bullying situations arise.
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Congratulations to Lindsay for winning the
Canonsburg Hospital "Giving Thanks" essay contest
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Attention Parents: Get Your Pictures in the 2009-2010 Yearbook
Go to the Yearbook link located on the left side of this page and click on "Jostens" to upload photos of school and community events that you have taken with your own camera! The NSIS yearbook committee needs as many photos as possible to help make an outstanding product for our fifth and sixth grade students! The last day to submit photos is April 1, 2010.
To log into the site, use the following information:
username: 400007311
password: bigmacs10
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CREATIVITY AT ITS BEST AT NSIS: Building a Native American Home
Mrs. Kelemen's students got a hands-on experience while learning about Native Americans. As a project, students had to collaborate with their parents to build a Native American home. Students had the opportunity to pick and build a home type of their choice. Home styles included; Pueblos, hogans, and wigwams. The project connects to concepts students are learning about in the 5th grade social studies curriculum.
Keep up the great work Deveon, Olivia, Jeffrey, and Nick!
Olivia and Devon
Nick and Jeffrey
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Mrs. Patragas and her students pose for a picture!
Do you notice many of the students wearing pink? Students, faculty, and staff were encouraged to wear pink to support individuals battling breast cancer. October is breast cancer awareness month!
Check out all of the NSIS student supporters in the pictures below.
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Pictured below are 5th and 6th grade students who have earned the distinguished honors of representing North Strabane Intermediate at the 2009-2010 Calcu-Solve competition. The event will be held at Duquense University. Students will have the opportunity to work as a team to think critically and figure out how to solve complicated equations. Our team is being led by Mrs. Reda, North Strabane's Gifted Support teacher.
 Front Row: Nick, Capri, Alex, Abagail |
| Back Row: Marlie, Kate, Jonathan, Charlie |
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RESPECT WEEK
North Strabane Intermediate School is participating in Ambassador for Respect Program during the week of October 12-16. Students will be learning how to identify respectful behaviors, define self-respect, and distinguish between respect that is expected versus respect that is earned. Each student has already received Respect bracelet and respect cards. Students use the cards to "pay it forward," an activity that promotes respectful behaviors from each other as peers.
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Springhouse Pumpkin Event is a Smash!
Fifth and sixth graders had fun exploring the pumpkin patch, riding down slides on burlap, and taking a hay ride. Nearly 150 students showed up for the "fun night."
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