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This newsletter includes a highlight from National History Day, Reading is Rewarding pictures, and more details about the High Notes Gala including sponsor recognitions, ticket sales and a request for silent auction donations. |
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Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas |
Students at Trexler Middle School and Raub Middle School participated in this year's National History Day program. The ASD Foundation annually funds expenses associated with this research, writing, and presentation experience. This year students went to Muhlenberg College to learn from their librarians how to conduct their research.
The theme, "Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas" allowed for a wide range of interpretations and student projects. Their reports could be presented as display boards, via a performance, or through creation of a website.
Pictured below right, Norinellys studied Women in the Military and included not only famous people like Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays but also interviewed women who work with her brother who is currently serving in the military.
Below center, Ava and Adrinan studied the pioneer of sterile surgical techniques, Joseph Lister (1827 - 1912) and learned that during the Civil War, soldiers were more likely to die from wound infections than from the original wound.
At right and below left, Angel, Michael, Juan and Anthony studied Orville and Wilbur Wright and the birth of flight.
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These students and their peers did an excellent job describing what they learned about pioneers in the sciences, telecommunication, civil and human rights, government, space and earth exploration, and culture.
They learned many life and career skills through the project under the guidance of their teachers.
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The "Fathers of Flight" Orville and Wilbur Wright: Breaking Frontiers in Transportation |
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Reading is a lifelong activity, adds to one's quality of life, and is an essential skill. Raub Ravens Read is a reading gains incentive program. To incentivize middle school students to improve their reading, this endowed program will recognize and reward the student at each grade level who makes the most progress in reading during each of the four marking periods.
First quarter winners are pictured with their chosen book.
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The High Notes Gala 2023 is April 1, 2023! |
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Major Sponsors as of 2/15/23:
Maestro Sponsor
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Thanks to:
LCCC, Renewal by Anderson, Sapphire Software, Wegmans Allentown,
The Pidcock Company, Yocco's Inc., Rep. Pete Schweyer,
Rep. Mike Schlossberg, Univest
The Morning Call, Printforce, Megan Keller Photography
Sponsorships and Advertising - deadline is near! Call Susan Williams at 610-216-3334.
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Fabulous Silent Auction Items |
The High Notes Gala will feature a Silent Auction with original artwork, Golf for 2 at Saucon Valley Country Club, restaurant and retail gift cards, tickets to sporting events and theatre performances, gift baskets and more!
Join the fun by bidding at the Gala!
We will be accepting donated items until March 1. Donated items can be from your own business or a personal gift. You can even purchase a gift card from your favorite retailer and donate it to the ASD Foundation.
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Giving to the Annual Appeal |
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Just in case you missed it!
This year we combined our Annual Report and Annual Appeal into one mailing. This enabled us to send the Annual Report to more people without spending additional funds. But - it also means if you are looking for our traditional Annual Appeal letter and envelope in your mailbox, you should have already received it tucked inside the Annual Report.
Please consider mailing your gift to: ASD Foundation, 31 S. Penn St. Allentown, PA 18102 or click the "Donate Now" button below to give online.
Thank you!
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The Allentown School District Foundation (ASDF) is a not-for-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible as permitted by law. Official registration and financial information for the ASDF may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free 1-800-732-0999.
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