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It has been a very busy month. In late November, the North Penn School District (NPSD) honored five individuals who served the North Penn community as school board members. We honored them at the last action meeting with plaques and recognition of their time as school directors. I would be remiss not to mention these men and women once again in this edition of E-Matters for those who did not attend or watch the school board meeting.
On behalf of the NPSD administration I would like to recognize Vincent Sherpinsky , Timothy Kerr, Frank O'Donnell, Josephine Charnock and Patrick McGee Jr. for their long hours spent at meetings, reading through reports and listening to our concerns. And most importantly, thank you for serving every child, every day.
Then, just this week five new members joined the NPSD Board of School Directors. I look forward to working with these men and women and highlighting them in upcoming editions of E-Matters and other school district communications. Welcome and congratulations to Christian Fusco, Jonathan Kassa, Jenna Ott, Tina Stoll and Mark Warren.
And that wasn't all, as that night we also accepted the resignation of board member Suzan Leonard who was elected to a magisterial district judge position in Montgomery County. We wish her much success and thank her for the six years on the school board. Information on how the school board will go about filling this vacancy can be found
here.
I know firsthand that serving on a school board is not easy. School board members are unpaid volunteers who need to make difficult decisions to ensure our students are well educated and that our schools are safe. As state funding tightens and local tax bases fluctuate,the job of school board director has become increasingly challenging.
I invite our community to come to our school board meetings and become involved in the New Year.
Sincerely,
Curtis R. Dietrich, Ed.D.
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The North Penn School District Board of School Directors is seeking candidates for an open position due to the resignation of Suzan Leonard. The board has 30 days to select a replacement and plans to appoint the chosen candidate at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 9th, at 7:30 pm at the ESC. The term for the open position is until December 2019.
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The NPSD Board of School Directors will hold two meetings with the community to share and discuss important information regarding air conditioning projects planned for three of its schools.
Parents, staff and community are encouraged to attend these work session meetings scheduled for Monday, December 11, at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m, both held at the Educational Services Center (ESC), located at 401 E. Hancock Street, Lansdale, PA 19446.
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NEWLY ADDED DATE
Thursday, January 25; 7 pm to 8 pm
NPSD Educational Services Center
401 E. Hancock Street, Lansdale
The North Penn School District and NPSD Superintendent Dr. Curt Dietrich are excited to once again offer families and community members the opportunity to speak one-on-one about important issues involving NPSD schools. Community Conversations, a series of informal meetings, gives attendees the chance to talk freely with Dr. Dietrich and share their concerns and suggestions for the North Penn School District.
All North Penn community members, whether they have children in North Penn schools or not, are invited to attend these informative Community Conversations with Dr. Dietrich.
Space is limited and seats fill up fast, click here for more information and to reserve your seat for the January meeting today.
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Congratulations to our very own Mr. Ralph Jackson, Bridle Path and Montgomery elementary school music teacher, for being named a 2018 Grammy Music Educator Award finalist!
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Congratulations to the Newly Elected NPSD Board of School Directors
Congratulations to the five new members of the NPSD Board of School Directors (L-R) Mark W. Warren, Jenna A. Ott, Martina (Tina) Stoll, Jonathan M. Kassa and Christian D. Fusco, who were sworn in at a recent reorganization meeting.
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Many families wish to show their appreciation to a special teacher, principal or support person who makes a difference in their child's life by offering a small gift during the holiday season. While our staff greatly appreciates these genuine gestures of thanks, please consider giving a gift that keeps giving long after the holidays are over - a donation to the NPSD Educational Foundation.
Click here for more information and donation form.
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2018-2019 NPSD School Calendar
At a recent action meeting, the NPSD Board of School Directors approved the 2018-2019 NPSD School Calendar.
Click here to view the 2018-2019 NPSD school calendar.
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Although the weather outside has not been so frightful, snow is bound to hit NPSD this winter. During these times, NPSD Superintendent Curt Dietrich is very busy consulting with various school district departments, other school districts and weather outlets to assess conditions and whether school needs to be delayed, dismissed or cancelled. It is not an easy job.
On snowy mornings, Dr. Dietrich (if he sleeps at all) is awake for a conference call before 5 a.m. It is NPSD's hope that school delays and closings will be decided and posted via district communication channels by 5:30 a.m. In some challenging situations, that may not happen but the decision is always made as soon as possible.
It is important to note that district communication channels are always updated first. Thus, in the event of inclement weather tune into North Penn Television (NPTV) on Comcast Cable channel 28 and Verizon FiOS channel 29 for the fastest information concerning delays and closings. You can also download the NPSD mobile app to receive notifications on your mobile phone. The NPSD Mobile App is available for Apple and Android devices. You can also visit our website atwww.npenn.org, "Like" NPSD on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NorthPennSD or follow NPSD on Twitterat www.twitter.com/NPSD.
Local radio and television stations are also notified but NPSD cannot guarantee the timeliness of their posting of the information. The WNPV 1440 AM school closing number for NPSD is 303.
When snow arrives while students are already in school, Dr. Dietrich's job is just as challenging. The same process of information gathering and consulting with others is used. In situations when schools are dismissed early, all of the above-mentioned communication tools are used in addition to using the emergency messenger system. Because of this, it is very important to keep your contact information up to date with your school's office.
For more detailed information about inclement weather notification, turn to your 2017-2018 Activities Calendar.
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CBS Philly Visits North Penn High School
Last month, CBS 3 News Reporter Vittoria Woodill stormed the halls of North Penn High School in pursuit of what makes North Penn the best high school around, as part of CBS 3's Friday Football Frenzy Game of the Week. We'd like to extend a big thanks to CBS Philly and Vittoria for hanging out with us and sharing in our PASSION for life-long learning!
Click here to see full video feature.
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Did you know NPSD has a monthly live program that all students and staff watch at the same time? Community members can watch live too the last Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am. This is the live November edition of NP Right Now. Stories include a State Trooper Visit to Nash, Penndale Day of Service, Flexible Seating at North Wales and other updates from the Month of November in the North Penn School District.
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November NPSD Board of School Directors Meeting
To view agenda attachments and minutes from past meetings, please click here.
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The school store is now online!
Stock up on all your NPHS apparel by ordering online. To visit the School Store's website, please click
here.
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Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from North Penn School District |
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In an effort to improve communications, the district has created "Say What" to provide people with a place to get answers to questions and to address rumors and inaccurate information that sometimes circulates throughout the community.
Click on the logo
to check out NPTV's
media library. New content
added daily!
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We want to hear from you! If you have a suggestion for a story idea or have comments, please email
[email protected].
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Congratulations to the 2017 Class of Knights of Honor
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The North Penn family joined together on Thanksgiving Eve in the North Penn High School (NPHS) auditorium in recognition of the 2017 Class of North Penn Knights of Honor. These distinguished individuals include the late Dr. Barry Chasen, the late Carolyn Murphy, Bonnie Rosen and Benjamin Weber.
Inductees were joined by a crowd of more than 150 attendees, including current and retired NPSD staff, family, friends, community members and North Penn alumni to celebrate this distinguished honor. NPSD wishes to congratulate to these truly remarkable individuals for their induction to the 2017 Class of North Penn Knights of Honor and thank them for all that they've done and continue to do for the district, the community and the world.
For more information about the North Penn Knights of Honor Program or to learn more about this year's honorees, click here.
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NP vs. LC Thanksgiving Day Alumni Flag Football Game
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Thank you to our alumni participants, volunteers and community members who came out to our third annual Thanksgiving Day Alumni Flag Football Game!
The North Penn community kicked off Thanksgiving with a new spin on an old tradition, as the stands at North Penn High School Crawford Stadium were filled with more than 500 bundled-up community members in support of their favorite Knights and Crusaders of the past.
We welcomed back nearly 140 alumni football players from both North Penn and Lansdale Catholic from the class of 1970 all the way to the class of 2017. North Penn Marching Knights Alumni Band members rocked the stands while North Penn Cheerleading Alumni rallied from the sidelines to support our Knights!
Although Lansdale Catholic took home this year's title for the third year in a row with a final score of 47-38, North Penn will be back with a vengeance at next year's Thanksgiving Day Alumni Flag Football Game to take back that trophy!
Thank you to all of the volunteers, participants and our community for once again making this event such a huge success and a growing tradition!
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Bridle Path Chorus Wins Grand Prize in 101.1 More FM Christmas Choir Competition
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Bridle Path Elementary School Chorus,
led by director Mr. Michael Klenk, earned the grand prize in 101.1 More FM's 9th Annual Christmas Choir Competition!
As grand prize winners, the Bridle Path Chorus will perform with the Philly POPS during their show, "A Philly POPS Christmas... Spectacular Sounds of the Season," at the Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for Performing Arts in Philadelphia, PA this Wednesday, December 6 at 7:00 pm. In addition to this opportunity of a lifetime, the Bridle Path music program will receive a $5,000 cash prize and the Bridle Path Chorus' winning song entry, "This is My Wish" will be played on 101.1 More FM throughout the month of December.
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North Penn Alumni Holiday Clothing Sale
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Just in time for the holidays! North Penn Alumni clothing is on sale now until December 9. From hoodies to sweatpants, polos, tees and more, NP Alumni gear makes the perfect gift for a recent grad or longtime alum! All clothing is customizable to add graduation year on back for $5.
Clothing is available for pick up beginning on December 18 at 10 am at the NPSD Educational Services Center, located at 401 E. Hancock Street i Lansdale. Shipping is extra and available upon request, contact Kaity Andrey at [email protected].
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NPHS Student Selected as Member of National Association of Secondary School Principals Leadership Advisory Committee
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The NPSD is proud to recognize NPHS junior Bill Wermuth for recently being selected to sit on the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Leadership Advisory Committee.
The purpose of the NASSP Student Leadership Advisory Committee is to ensure that NASSP Student Programs (National Student Council, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and National Elementary Honor Society) provide programming, services, and resources to members that promote student leadership, voice, service, and engagement in alignment with the mission and vision of NASSP. The term of committee members is two years beginning with appointment in November 2017 and concluding at the end of October 2019.
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Penndale Employee Susan Lynam Named Named Support Professional of the Year by PSEA
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The NPSD is proud to recognize Penndale Guidance Office Secretary Susan Lynam for being named the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA)'s 2017 Educational Support Professional (ESP) of the Year.
With the support of over 181,000 members, Susan has been invited to the December 2017 House of Delegates where she will be honored and subsequently nominated to represent Pennsylvania for the National ESP Award.
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North Penn School District Celebrates Veterans Day
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During the month of November, s
tudents and staff across the North Penn School District honored our nation's brave defenders in celebration and remembrance of Veterans Day. We at NPSD thank all those who have served or are currently serving to protect our freedom!
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Holocaust Survivor Visits Montgomery Elementary
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Last month,
more than 110 sixth grade students and their teachers gathered in the library at Montgomery Elementary School to hear Holocaust survivor Sarah Danon Meller recount her experiences from World War II.
Sarah's presentation was brought to Montgomery to tie in with curriculum, as the entire sixth-grade class just finished reading the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry. Thank you to Sarah Danon Meller for helping our students to gain insight into this tragic event in world history.
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NPHS Student-Athletes Sign Letter of Intent
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Congratulations to the following North Penn High School seniors who signed letters of intent last month for colleges and universities for the 2018 fall semester!
- Bri O'Donnell, Penn State University - Field Hockey
- Mikayla Barrow,Appalachian State - Field Hockey
- Erica Kelly, Fairfield University - Field Hockey
- Ariana Gardizy, University of Penn.- Cross Country/Track
- Brendan O'Toole, Bucknell University - Cross Country/Track
- Olivia Dyer, Bucknell University - Cross Country/Track
- Kelly Macnamara, Indiana University of PA - Lacrosse
- Megan Zartman, West Virginia University- Swimming
- Noah Jamieson, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Swimming
- Maddy Koerper, LaSalle University - Water Polo
- Maeve Wydan, Iona College - Water Polo
- Caroline Gillespie, St. Francis University - Water Polo
- Danny Kirwin, Rider University - Baseball
- Hunter Hamlin, Chesnut Hill College - Baseball
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Knapp Elementary Hosts Annual Grandparents' Day
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The halls at Knapp Elementary were filled with generations of love and learning as Knapp hosted their annual Grandparents' Day last month. Students invited their mom-moms and pop-pops to join them in the classroom to play trivia games, work on projects and discuss the differences and similarities of what school was like back then to a typical day at NPSD in 2017. Thank you to our grandparents for visiting Knapp and to the students, staff and parent volunteers who helped make this day a success!
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North Penn News Update from NPTV
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North Penn Television (NPTV) students produce updates on what was happening around the NPSD during the month of November.
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Legends and Heroes:
North Penn Thanksgiving Traditions |
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| NPHS Powderpuff 2017, Junior Domination |
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| What is Needed - NPSD Inservice |
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