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Dear Community,
During the month of February, students and staff throughout the North Penn School District have the opportunity to participate in the NPSD Educational Foundation's third annual Foundation February.
Each year, staff representatives from our schools volunteer as Foundation February campaign coordinators to organize fundraising spirit days and events to be held at their school throughout the month of February. Last year, more than $5,000 was raised during Foundation February with 12 schools participating. This year, the Foundation is hoping for participation from all of NPSD's 18 schools. Some of the exciting events planned include Twisted Day, Character Day, Patriotic Day, school-wide coin wars, pencil grams and more!
Not only does Foundation February help raise funds for innovative programs in NPSD schools, it also raises awareness of this wonderful organization. Since 1988, the NPSD Educational Foundation has funded more than $1 million worth of programs in NPSD schools. This year alone, the Foundation is distributing nearly $40,000 throughout the school district at every level and has donated $18,000 toward the district's Digital Age Teaching and Learning Initiative to provide internet access to NPSD families in need.
I encourage you to help our schools celebrate Foundation February in whatever means which you are able. The Foundation provides innovative learning opportunities for the students at North Penn every single day and couldn't do it without the support of our staff, students, families and community.
Sincerely,
Curtis R. Dietrich, Ed.D.
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Have you downloaded the NPSD Mobile App yet?
Scan to download or search "North Penn School District" in your App Store or Google Play Store.
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Please note that the snow day taken on February 9th will be made up on Wednesday, April 12th. In the case of another snow day between now and February 20th, that day will be made up on February 20th.
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Do You Want to See YOUR School Highlighted in North Penn E-Matters?
With 18 awesome schools, we do our best to cover all of the great things going on in the North Penn School District. If your school has a charity fundraiser, unique assembly program, interesting classroom project, fun spirit day, etc. coming up, we want to hear about it!
Please send information about upcoming events including WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN & WHY to NPSD Communications and Development Specialist, Kaity Andrey at andreykm@npenn.org.
Do you have great photos of past events that you'd like to share with us? Upload photos of school events to our
Phanfare
page!
Click here to upload.
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In August 2016, the NPSD School Nutrition Services Department changed its online cafeteria payment system to a portal called SchoolCafé. SchoolCafé allows parents the ability to make payments and view their balance at any time. New users can register their students on the new payment system using their student's name and ID number.
SchoolCafé allows parents to:
- View student cafeteria account balance(s) and purchases.
- Receive low balance email notification messages.
- Monitor student purchases.
- Utilize a convenient mobile app for parents on the go
- Make secure online payments anytime, anywhere (for a small convenience fee).
- Set up hassle-free automatic payments for each student.
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NPSD Educational Foundation Kicks Off 3rd Annual Foundation February
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The NPSD Educational Foundation is kicking off its third annual Foundation February!
The NPSD Educational Foundation, a 501c (3) corporation, is a collaborative effort among individuals committed to providing financial support for North Penn School District schools.
Not only does Foundation February help raise funds for innovative programs in NPSD schools, but it raises awareness of this wonderful organization. Since 1988, the NPSD Educational Foundation has funded more than $1,00,000 of programs in NPSD schools. This year alone, the Foundation is distributing nearly $40,000 throughout the school district at every level.
So far, 11 NPSD schools have coordinated events in conjunction with Foundation February, including the Educational Services Center, Gwyn-Nor, Hatfield, Inglewood, Knapp, Kulp, Nash, North Wales, Oak Park, Pennbrook and Walton Farm. Some of these exciting events include Twisted Day, Character Day, Patriotic Day, school-wide coin wars and more!
For a complete schedule of Foundation February events or for more information about how to get involved, please contact Executive Director Christine Liberaski at liberacd@npenn.org.
Click here to see more photos!
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North Penn Knights Football Players Sign College Letters of Intent on National Football Signing Day
Five North Penn Knights Football players
will be transitioning from playing under the Crawford Stadium lights to playing under the lights of West Virginia University (Ricky Johns), the Virginia Military Institute (Reece Udinski), Lock Haven University (Nick Dillon), Millersville University (Jake Hubler) and Kutztown University (Nick Vasger). These five NP Knights gathered for the signing of letters of intent on Wednesday, February 1, which is celebrated as National Football Signing Day. Congratulations!
The North Penn School District would like to thank NPHS student Anissa Gardizy for the use of her photo and Knight Crier article above.
In November 2016, 12 NPHS athletes were recognized for signing college letters of intent. These students included: Mikaela Vlasic, Cross Country, University of Pittsburgh; Amber Blackshear, Field Hockey, LaSalle University; Bri Battavio, Softball, Monmouth University; Heather Hartmann, Swimming, Marist College; Ron Robinson, Golf, Monmouth University; Andrew Lombardo, Golf, Colgate University; Sam Carangi, Basketball, Villanova University; Jess Huber, Basketball, University of the Sciences; Irisa Ye, Basketball, University of the Sciences; Bryce Hoch, Diving, Penn State University; Matt Stevenson, Baseball, Millersville University; and Madaline Rinker, Lacrosse, Shippensburg University.
NPHS will host another letter of intent signing press conference in the spring for NPHS athletes.
Congratulations to these outstanding students!
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Register Today!
North Penn Association for Gifted Education
NPAGE Super Saturday
March 18, 9:00am to 12:00pm
at Penndale Middle School
Super Saturday is a fun KID SIZED SEMINAR open to all elementary aged kids in the community. It will be held March 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Penndale Middle School. The morning includes fun workshops covering dance, karate, programming, arts and crafts, and more. Registration is required.
Click here to visit the NPAGE website
and click on Super Saturday for more information. Register for NPAGE's Super Saturday by March 9th!
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Spring 2017 Classes
Now Open for Registration!
The North Penn School District Community Education Program offers a variety of learning and recreational experiences for people of all ages. From sports and fitness to music, theater and cooking classes, there's something for everyone in this year's Community Education Program.
Click here to view the Spring 2017 Course Catalog.
To register in person, please visit the Community Education Department Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm at the Educational Services Center, located at 401 E. Hancock St. in Lansdale.
For more information, please call the Community Education office at 215-853-1028 or 215-853-1029.
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Snowing?
Where to find school closing & delay information...
During snowy 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 School Messenger program. 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 2016-2017 Activities Calendar.
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Patrick Murphy, senior at NPHS, signed with Drexel University on Thursday, February 2 after playing for the Philadelphia Union Academy U-18 team for three years.
The North Penn School District would like to thank NPHS student Anissa Gardizy for the use of her Knight Crier article above.
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January NPSD Board of School Directors Meetings
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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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.
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We want to hear from you! If you have a suggestion for a story idea or have comments, please email
andreykm@npenn.org.
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NPSD Now Accepting Applications for
2017 Class of Knights of Honor
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The NPSD is now accepting applications for the 2017 class of North Penn Knights of Honor and the deadline, March 1, 2017 is swiftly approaching!
During the 2015-2016 school year as part of the North Penn School District's 50th Anniversary Celebration, the district introduced the Knights of Honor Program. The purpose of this newly formed "Hall of Fame" is to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to the school district, community and/or their chosen career, and therefore bring great honor to the NPSD. The program is designed to recognize notable North Penn community members, former staff members and alumni who have brought honor and outstanding service to the district. The goal is to pay tribute to these important people and their contributions, but to also inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
On Wednesday, November 23 in the North Penn High School Auditorium, five outstanding individuals were inducted into the NPSD's inaugural class of the North Penn Knights of Honor.
The five inductees include June Browne, Jim Finnemeyer, Steve Frederick, Dr. Davis Giersch and Dr. Michael Haynie.
The NPSD is now in search of our next class of honorees for the 2017 class. For information, guidelines and nomination application, please visit
www.npenn.org/knightsofhonor. Nominations are due by March 1, 2017.
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NP Theatre Casting Call for Children's Chorus
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Kindergarten Registration: March 22 - April 4
NOW IS THE TIME TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT!
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Centralized Kindergarten Registration for students entering Kindergarten in September 2017 will be held March 22 through April 4 and slots are filling up fast! Now is the time to book your appointment. Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2017. Our school policy does not allow exceptions to this date.
The following MUST be brought to your appointment or you will need to reschedule, no exceptions:
- Your child
- Completed registration packet
- Proof of child's age
- Proof of residency
- Child's immunization records
- Additional forms may be required depending on your individual situation, please see link below for details
For more information about the documents above and to make an appointment, please
click here. If you have any questions, please contact the district registrar's office at 215-853-1086 or registration@npenn.org.
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Inglewood Hosts Annual Helping Hands Day
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 Students at Inglewood Elementary School had a blast at their annual "Helping Hands Day" held on Wednesday, January 18 in the gym.
This school-wide program is run each year by the Inglewood Home and School Association, staff and parent volunteers. Families were encouraged to donate items to this charitable cause from January 9th to January 18th to help students gain an understanding of the importance of giving back to their community.
Students in each grade had an opportunity to package items, craft cards, sign banners and assemble and decorate care packages for local nonprofit organizations including Manna on Main Street, Stray Cat Blues, Home at Last Dog Rescue, Schwenckfeld Manor, the Lansdale Boys and Girls Club and the Towamencin Police and Fire Stations.
On behalf of the North Penn School District, we'd like to thank the students, staff, Home and School Association and families at Inglewood Elementary for coordinating this selfless act of charity for our local nonprofit organizations.
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Bridle Path Elementary Participates in Annual MLK Day of Service Project
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In honor of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 16th, students at Bridle Path Elementary School participated in a day of service on Friday, January 13 by decorating and delivering "breakfast bags" for those in need.
Beginning at 8:40 a.m. and lasting for about an hour, the entire student body was busy decorating bags full of breakfast goodies including granola bars, fruit, etc., which were generously donated by the Bridle Path Home & School Association. Once the bags were finished, they were loaded onto buses to be transported to the Mitzvah Circle Foundation.
On behalf of the North Penn School District, we'd like to thank the students, staff and Home & School Association of Bridle Path Elementary School for their participation in this wonderful event.
Click here to see more photos!
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Montgomery Elementary Hosts
4th Annual Mini-THON Event
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Students, families and staff at Montgomery Elementary School hosted the 4th Annual Mini-THON to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund on Saturday, February 6th at the Montgomery Township Community and Recreation Center.
The Mini-THON is based on the Penn State Dance Marathon, the largest student-run philanthropy in the nation where dancers and organizations raise money for The Four Diamonds Fund. The Four Diamonds Fund offsets the cost of treatments for children battling pediatric cancer which is not covered by insurance. It also helps with emergency expenses and supports the medical team that cares for children with pediatric cancer at the Hershey Medical Center. It funds research through the Four Diamonds Center for Pediatric Cancer Research and Pediatric Cancer Experimental Therapeutic Programs.
Montgomery Elementary was overjoyed to announce that they raised a total of $38,561.49 for the Four Diamonds Fund for Pediatric Cancer Research and Pediatric Cancer Experimental Therapeutic Programs!
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NPSD Hosts 13th Annual Reading Super Bowl Event
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More than 70 NPHS football players participated in the 13th Annual North Penn Reading Super Bowl Event on held districtwide on Wednesday, February 1st.
This event is held in conjunction with the date of the NFL Super Bowl LI 2017. These readers visited all 13 NPSD elementary schools and read to more than 5,900 children in 247 classrooms across the district as part of the reading incentive program. Reading specialists at the elementary schools chose age-appropriate books for the football players to read to the students. This program fosters an interest in reading in the elementary students and allows the high school students to act as role models for literacy.
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NPSD Hosts 26th Annual
Bux-Mont Honors Band Festival
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More than 100 of the finest seventh and eighth grade student musicians from the North Penn, Pennridge, Souderton and Quakertown School Districts have been rehearsing together since early January in preparation for the 26th Annual Bux-Mont Intermediate Honors Band Festival held at Pennbrook Middle School on Friday, January 27th at 7:30 p.m.
The festival included outstanding student musicians from 10 middle schools who were selected to participate by their school band director. A band director from each of the participating schools directed a piece during the program. The festival ended with a concert on Friday, January 27 at Pennbrook Middle School beginning at 7:30 p.m.
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NPSD Administrator Dr. Jenna Rufo Honored by Montgomery County Down Syndrome Interest Group
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The North Penn School District is proud to recognize Dr. Jenna Rufo, Director of Special Education and Student Services, for being honored by the Montgomery County Down Syndrome Interest Group (MCDSIG) in December of 2016 on behalf of her work for students with disabilities.
The MCDSIG is a nonprofit group that supports individuals with Down Syndrome along with their families and friends. Through mutual support and guidance, their goal is to assist in increase social understanding and acceptance of Trisomy 21.
Dr. Rufo was invited to be a special guest at MCDSIG's annual Breakfast With Santa on December 11 in Blue Bell, PA where she was presented with artwork and recognized by the group for her true dedication and genuine passion for helping students with disabilities.
The NPSD would like to congratulate Dr. Rufo on this well-deserved honor and thank her for going above and beyond as an educator and administrator of the North Penn School District.
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NPSD Partners with the Drexel University Society of Women Engineers to Host Engineering Night for Girls
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The North Penn School District in partnership with the Drexel University Society of Women Engineers (SWE) hosted Engineering Night Girls on February 7 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at NPHS.
This innovative program offered NPSD students an opportunity to hear from five ambitious and well-accomplished female students in the Drexel Engineering Program. More than 70 female students in graded seven through nine participated in hands-on activities and small group discussions while learning about six different types of engineering including biomedical, civil, materials, chemical, electrical and mechanical.
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Pennbrook Honors Black History Month with Key Arts Productions Assembly Program
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 In celebration of Black History Month, Pennbrook Middle school welcomed back Key Arts Productions on Thursday, February 2 for an innovative, educational program entitled "Spirit of a Woman."
The program was presented by The Key Arts Productions, a group which performs a live, multimedia assembly program that truly engages, educates and inspires students. The live commentary and musical performance combines with captivating video images in an inspiring multimedia performance that tells the compelling story of the achievements of remarkable African American women who, by overcoming enormous odds, reached the pinnacle of success in the areas of social reform, the arts and sciences, women's rights, athletics and politics.
The students and staff at Pennbrook Middle School enjoyed an educational and interactive program and would like to thank Key Arts Productions for another wonderful assembly.
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PA Farm Bureau's Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab Visits General Nash Elementary
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The Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation, a division of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB), brought agriculture education to General Nash Elementary School the week of Tuesday, January 17 to Friday, January 20.
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau's Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab creates an opportunity for students to learn about agriculture (Pennsylvania's number one industry) in a fun and hands-on way.
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Community Conversations with Dr. Curt Dietrich
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The NPSD is excited to once again offer its families and community members the opportunity to speak one-on-one with Superintendent Dr. Curtis Dietrich. Community Conversations, a series of informal meetings with the district's superintendent, gives attendees the opportunity to talk freely about the important issues involving NPSD schools.
The next session is scheduled for Thursday, February 23 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Educational Services Center, located at 401 E. Hancock St. in Lansdale.
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January 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 January.
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Hatfield Elementary "Take What You Need"
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Harlem Wizards Continue Dominance Over the NP Dream Team
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North Penn HS, How to Select Courses in Home Access Center
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