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Superintendent’s Report

April 24, 2023

Eric J. Becoats, Ed.D.

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Agenda

  • Celebrating Success
  • Special Thanks
  • District and Community Announcements

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Celebrating Success

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Congratulations…

Gianna Bryson-Gamble Received the Widener High School Leadership Award

This year, the program recognized 104 students who were selected for their ability to stand up for what they believe in, speak out on behalf of others, and make an impact in their communities.

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Congratulations…

To the Penn Wood High School students who were inducted into the National Art Honor Society on March 30

9th Grade:

Jemima Louis

Annmarie Makaya

Autumn Proctor

Mia Watts

10th Grade:

Sasha Miller

11th Grade:

Kevonte Hill

12th Grade:

Christina Maher

Amelia Kamara

Laya Watts

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Congratulations…

To the Penn Wood High School students who were hired to develop Kerr Field in partnership with Mid-Atlantic.

Adetola Ade-Oyetayo

Alieu Kamara

Josephine Kpakah

Samir Outen

Tolulope Awobaikun

Pictured from left to right: Adetola Ade-Oyetayo, Tolulope Awobaikun,Alieu Kamara, Josephine Kpakah

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Special Thanks

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Special thanks to…

And the generous people who donate through DonorsChoose.org to help fund classroom projects for public school teachers and students.

During the months of March and April, WPSD staff had projects totaling more than $2600 fully funded. Congratulations!

  • Patrick Hein - Bell Avenue
  • Rachel Albert - East Lansdowne (2 projects)
  • Yahne Moran - Walnut Street
  • Donna Rossi - Colwyn
  • Ashley Grimaldi-Costello - Penn Wood High School

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District and Community Announcements

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Please help share about our upcoming Hiring Fair on May 3rd from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Penn Wood High School

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The Penn Wood HS Home & School Association is hosting a Small Business Expo on Saturday, May 6 from 1-4 p.m. Please share with your communities to help support the H&SA and PWHS students as well as local businesses. Interested vendors should register here by April 30, 2023.

Please email homeandschool.pwhs@gmail.com with any questions.

SPRING 2023

Small

Business Expo

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Yeadon Public Library will be displaying the twig Science program for students in second and third grade. This display is in partnership with WPSD Academic Services, and the display will run through May 8, 2023.

National Library Week

April 23, 2023 - April 29, 2023

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State Assessments Schedule

  • Grades 3-8 - April 24-28, 2023 - English/Language Arts PSSA
  • Grades 3-8 - May 1-12, 2023 - Mathematics/Science
  • High School - May 15-26, 2023 - Spring Keystone Exams

Families, please ensure students…

  1. Attend school during testing (unless they are sick)
  2. Get an adequate amount of sleep
  3. Arrive in time to have breakfast in school
  4. Listen carefully to all directions and ask questions if anything is unclear

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