Volume 5, Issue 5: September 24, 2021 |
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Welcome to The Mt. Lion Roar where you can read about some of the things happening in the Altoona Area School District. With nearly 8,000 students, AASD is the area's top choice for Academics, Arts and Athletics.
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2022 AAHS Horseshoe Yearbook Now on SALE |
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The 2022 AAHS Horseshoe yearbook is now on sale now at the best price of the year. - $65.00
Those who order now can take advantage of the great free icons promotion from our friends at Jostens – buy a personalized copy of our book and choose up to four activity icons for your cover for FREE. That’s a $15 dollar value!
Free icons offer ends Friday, Sept. 24.
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IT Professionals Day - September 21, 2021 |
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Members of our AASD Technology Department are the unsung heroes of AASD. Whether it's desktops, laptops, mobile devices, networks, databases, cyber security, applications, or software they are the folks who keep it all running. COVID presented unique challenges as more devices were added with students working remotely. The team's dedication to keeping things working is unparalleled.
Photo: Row 1: Randy McKee, Gloria Sprankle, Anita Almond, Matt Leaper, Amanda Holtz, Melissa Latini, Mike Mangan.
Row 2: Bryce Cossitor (Director), Pam Zitsch, George Rodgers, Chuck Murray, Brian Stiver, Bill Pearce, Joe Campbell and Rob Lloyd.
Missing from photo: Lori Adams
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Pleasant Valley Elementary Families |
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Students gathered "real" data as they plotted the bike's position vs. time on a graph. From the graph, they analyze the data and draw a line of best fit and then calculate the slope of each line to determine the bike's velocity for each of their trials. This activity is used as an introduction to graphs of motion. Using data the students collect makes it more meaningful than numbers they might be given from a random table.
Not only does this activity involve our physics curriculum, but it also helps students review data analysis which is on the Keystone Algebra exam.
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Parents are encouraged to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application even though meals are free for the 2021-2022 school year. Qualifying families can receive Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer funds, discounts on fees associated with applying to college, and discounts on test fees for PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams. Visit Cafeteria Services or scan the QR code for more information. |
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Leadership Blair County Alumni |
A special thank you to Leadership Blair County Alumni for their generous donation to Penn Lincoln Elementary School's new Community Service initiative.
Monies will be used to purchase new Penn Lincoln STEAM Learning Center t-shirts that will be worn on service project days. Students will participate in monthly service projects focusing on different community groups.
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AAJHS & AAHS Private Transport Reminder |
AAJHS & AAHS parents who drop off and/or pick up their children are strongly encouraged to use the designated drop off and pick up locations. Please be patient and alert when driving around the schools before and after school as traffic is heavy during these times.
To read more about the Traffic Guidance Reminders click HERE
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AASD District Registration is now located at 1201 8th Avenue. The District registration office processes all new enrollments as well as issues work permits for students. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Online enrollment forms and work permit information can be found HERE
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Student athletes from Altoona Area High School and Altoona Area Junior High School who wish to play WINTER interscholastic sports and HAVE NOT previously participated in a fall sport, are required to report for physicals according to the schedule listed below. Athletes who participated in a fall sport do not need to report for physicals. Athletes need to complete the recertification paperwork form (Packet 2) only. Completed forms can be turned into the AAHS Athletic Office or AAJHS Main Office.
ALTOONA AREA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2021
3:00 PM
AAJHS Boys Basketball, Wrestling and Girls Basketball
ALTOONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL
THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 4, 2021
3:00 PM
AAHS Wrestling, Gymnastics, Boys Basketball,
Girls Basketball, Swimming, Indoor Track
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AAHS Senior Tennis Players - Congratulations! |
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Looking for a part-time job that fits your child's school schedule? Take a look into the opportunities available through Metz Culinary and STA of America. |
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