Sorry there haven't been many posts lately. News has been slow, and I've been busy... but RB for DV will continue to link to local news sources and publish any news tips you send in. Expect more thorough coverage of meetings and continued podcasts in the coming months.
For now, here is the Delaware Valley High School "E-Newsletter" for December 2008.
Delaware Valley High School
E-Newsletter Edition
2008-2009
“Educating for Life’s Journey”
PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNORS SCHOOLS FOR EXCELLENCEPennsylvania Governors School application process is now under way. The program is open to all Juniors and in some instances to Sophomores also. The Governor’s Schools of Excellence are five week, residential summer programs for high school students. Students spend this time working with leading experts, educators and mentors in a unique learning environment. The programs take place on college campuses and provide hands-on experience in the agricultural sciences, the arts, health care, information technology, international studies, the sciences, global entrepreneurship, and teaching. Room and board, tuition, classroom materials and activities are covered by full scholarships. The student's family is responsible for transportation costs and pocket money. All graduates are eligible for special scholarships from many of Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities.
The application is competitive and students are encouraged to begin working on their applications and portfolios right away and not wait until the deadline which falls near the winter recess.
Mrs. Cavallaro is the DV coordinator for the Governor’s Schools. Parents who have general questions can email Mrs. Cavallaro at cavallaros@dvsd.org.
For in-depth information about the programs and the selection processes for each application, or to download applications, please visit: www.pgse.org
Veteran’s Day DinnerThe teachers from the Family and Consumer Sciences department served a three course meal to over 150 veterans of Pike County. This annual affair included performances by the jazz band and selected student vocalists. Senior Josh Reyes was the MC and the junior historians served the meal and were the volunteer clean up crew. The night was a tremendous success and a plan for next year’s dinner to honor our veterans is already in the works.
Music for the HolidaysOver 20 Band and Orchestra members will travel to Parkland H.S. on Saturday, December 6th to audition for the PMEA District 10 Band and Orchestra festivals, which will be held in January. Good luck DV instrumentalists!
The Concert Choir and Orchestra will have their annual Winter concerts on Saturday, Decemebr 13th at 7pm and Sunday, Decmber 14th at 3pm. The music that will be performed will include great classics, as well as some holiday music and two combined finale songs. There is no admission charge, but a donation to the groups´ scholarship & activity funds will be gladly accepted at the door. Music-related products will also be on sale before and after the concert. Happy Holidays!!
Odyssey of the Mind Teams for 2008-2009STRUCTURE
Dustin Balton
Richard Cheng
Brittany Naundorff
Matthew Neumann
Chelsea Polack
Nicolle Herzog
Jenna Pike
CLASSICS
Becca Reitmeyer
Dayna Richter
Dustyn Hines
Michelle Buccine
Emily Neumann
Taylor Engle
Tyler McCarthy
VEHICLE
Danny Tschop
David Thatcher
Sam Daniel
Sarah Thatcher
Megan Gumpper
Jenae Shoup
Karalee Morgan
TECHNICAL
Kelly Smith
Lisa Smith
Ester Yoon
Tommy Davidson
Nick Sanborn
Emily Fox
Robert Vargas
PTSA Reflections WinnersDVHS-PTSA REFLECTIONS "Arts in Education" 2008-09 SCHOOL WINNERS
Photography- Emily Guerra, Daniel Balton, Sarah Thomas, Dustin Balton
Visual Arts- Katie Yuen, Hunter Neumann, Sharyn Beodeker
Literature- Danielle Hossann
Student VolunteersOn November 26, ten junior historians traveled with Mr. Ross to the Salvation Army in Port Jervis, NY. The students helped prepare and serve a turkey dinner for over a hundred residents of the area. The students will return for Christmas to help with the distribution of food and toys.
Skills USA District WinnersGold MedalsBrett Buonanno Carpentry
Cody Fahey Chapter Business Procedure Team
Roger Quick Chapter Business Procedure Team
Dylan Saturno Chapter Business Procedure Team
David Stacey Chapter Business Procedure Team
Wayne Kimble Chapter Business Procedure Team
Dan Salinas Chapter Business Procedure Team
Zach Sickler Chapter Business Procedure Team
Nelson Soberal Chapter Business Procedure Team
Alisa Cawley Commercial Baking
Brandon Grimila Culinary Arts
Sean Roberts Motorcycle Service Technology
Silver MedalWilliam Kidd Action Skills
Bronze MedalsMitch Haug Job Skill Demonstration
Steve Marshall Job Skill Demonstration
Andrew Salatti Power Equipment Technology
$4,000 Scholarship to Connecticut Culinary InstituteBrandon Grimila
Alisa Cawley
Guidance NewsCollege ApplicationsReminder to seniors who have not yet sent college applications – time is running out. Contact your counselor ASAP.
Acceptance LettersAcceptance letters for seniors to their colleges are coming into guidance. Reminder to seniors to please bring your college acceptance letter in to get your name up on the board. Congratulations to all who been accepted thus far. Keep up the good work. Remember to keep working hard. Please keep the guidance office informed of any transcript requests from your colleges, as well as Mid-Year Reports which need to be sent to your colleges.
PSAT Results Are In!PSAT/NMSQT results are back – students will be bringing them home the week of December 8th. Each PSAT/NMSQT score- critical reading, mathematics and writing skills – is based on a scale of 20 to 80. Students received their test book along with their score report. Attached to the e-mail is a “Parent Tutorial for Understanding 2008 PSAT/NMSQT Results”. Any questions please feel free to contact your son/daughter’s counselor.
Student Council’s 2nd Annual Jingle BallJingle Ball is a charity dance open to all Delaware Valley High School students. Rather than attempt to make a profit from the admission and refreshment sales, student council will donate all revenue to a charitable cause (Toys for Tots / Safe Haven). Students are encouraged to bring a toy in its original packaging as the price for admission. The toys collected will be donated to the local Salvation Army. Students who have 10 days of unexcused absences or 10 days of out-of-school suspension or a combination of both are not able to attend Jingle Ball.
November Students of the Month9th Grade Anthony Reyes
10th Grade Ashley Post
11th Grade Gregory Callaghan
12th Grade Garrett Kohinke
Achievement Award Tiare Castro
Athletes of the Month Christy Lonsky (Field Hockey)
Edwin Balcarcel (Football)
Vo-Tech Student of the Month Amanda Jaludi
Student Attendance Incentive ReminderAs we approach our second cutoff date for the student attendance incentive, Delaware Valley High School would like to remind students and parents of the segments of the incentive which can still affect students’ attendance at the semi-formal dance, prom , and graduation.
The policy reads:
Any student who has ten (10) unexcused absences or ten (10) days of out of school suspension or a combination of ten (10) days of unexcused absences and out of school suspensions by the date of the semi-formal dance may not attend the semi-formal dance. Any student who has fourteen (14) unexcused absences or fourteen (14) days of out of school suspension or a combination of fourteen (14) unexcused absences and out of school suspensions b y the time of the senior prom and/or graduation will not be allowed to attend the senior prom and/or graduation. There are NO exceptions.
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