Nasa E-Mission

Well the NASA Emission has been a great success. The students have done a tremendous job. Please check out the weblinks to the Williamsport Sun Gazette Article from Saturday's Newspaper, and also the link to WBRE-TV video on the lesson. Thanks Mr. Cremer for pulling off this great learning adventure for our students.

WBRE-TV: http://www.mounties.k12.pa.us/5360701024213616/site/default.asp

Williamsport Sun Gazette: http://sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/523073.html?nav=5011

I also have some pictures from one of the classes. Check them out:

7th & 8th Grade Winter Dance

The 7th & 8th Grade Winter Dance was held Friday Evening in the high school cafeteria. I want to thank all the students for their outstanding behavior. It was a great time and everyone seemed to have a fun time. Congratulations goes out to our Kings and Queens for the dance. The 7th Grade Queen was Kalynn Wheeland, and 7th Grade King was Logan Garvey. The 8th Grade Queen was Lindsay Bastian, and the 8th Grade King was Andrew Gipe. Special thanks to the junior high student counsel for organizing the dance and doing a great job on the decorations.

I made a video of all the pictures I took Friday Night. I hope you enjoy them.

8th Graders to Launch a NASA E-Mission

The 8th grade students at South Williamsport will work with NASA to launch an e-mission to Space Station Alpha. This e-mission will take place over the course of 3 days of each 8th grader being part of the mission on one of those days. "E-Mission: Space Station Alpha", is an interactive internet videoconference. The students have been preparing for the past 10 days to ensure a successful mission. The e-mission is a simulation that replicates the events that took place during an actual solar storm on February 17th of 2001. Astronauts on board the International Space Station faced some adversity when an unprecedented mass coronal ejection sent a large amount of gamma radiation their way. Students in my class will have data sent to their laptops every 5 mintues that tells them the current radiation levels, along with oxygen and carbon dioxide readings on board the space station. From there, they will graph and analyze the data to make calculated decisions on how to best handle the situation. During the entire simulation, a communications team of 8th grade students will be talking directly to a flight director with NASA who ensures that the mission is a successful one.

Please check back for pictures of this unique educational opportunity. A special thank you to the South Williamsport Foundation for providing the funding.

AR Sled Riding

What a great day of sled riding.  I want to thank our staff and students for a terrific day on the hill sled riding.  It was definitely a fun time.  I think the teachers had as much, if not more fun than the students.  Special thanks to Mrs. Flerlage, Mr. Molino and the rest of the AR Team for organizing such a great day.  The snow squalls made it even better.  Please check out the pictures I took below.

AR Reward Day

The 5th and 6th grade students that met their AR Goal for the 1st semester will be treated to an afternoon of sled riding on the hill at the high school.  It looks like it will be a great day for sled riding.  They will also get to drink hot chocolate and eat donuts from Dunkin Donuts. Congratulations to all our students that made their goal.  Check back for some pictures.

High School Report Cards

The report cards for 7th - 12th graders will be sent home tomorrow.  Please make sure you ask your child about their report card.  Congratulate them on their efforts and discuss with them ways they can improve their grades as well.  Discuss the report card calmly and set a plan together on ways they can improve their grades.

Please become active in your child's education.  Check their homework, email their teachers, and talk with your child everyday how their day at school was.  An active parent is very important in a successful education system.  

All report cards must be signed and returned to your child's 1st period teacher by Wednesday, February 4th.

AR Reward Day

Congratulations to the approximately 100 5th & 6th grade students that achieved their AR goal for the 1st semester. We are looking to do the AR Reward sometime next week (weather permitting). Get your sleds ready because the sledding will be fast, furious and fun.

I also want to thank my friend Mr. Fausnaught from Loyalsock for allowing Mr. Nunkster and myself the opportunity to come over and share ideas. You have a great school and a great staff. Keep up the good work. It was great to see all the great things you are doing.

Finally, I want you to check out this great audio clip Mrs. Pardoe sent to me. If your a Steelers fan you will enjoy it. It is called Stairway to Seven. Go to: http://richbanks.com/uploads/Stairway_To_Seven.mp3

HERE WE GO - PITTSBURGH'S GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL!

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to the Super Bowl! What a game. The defense stood out again and dominated the Baltimore Ravens. Next up - The Arizona Cardinals. The hottest team in the NFL against the most dominate team in the NFL. Enjoy the video from my visit to training camp this summer. I am sorry the song is old, but I will update it when the new one is released. GO STEELERS!

7th & 8th Grade Dance

The 7th & 8th Grade Student Council held their Winter Dance on Friday Night. It was a fun night had by all. Special thanks to Mr. Rodgers and Mr. German for helping get the dance organized. I had a couple 7th grade students take some pictures for me at the dance. Thank you Kiersten & Bayli for being my photographers. You did a great job! Check out their great work!

Winter Olympics

The High School Student Council held the 2nd annual Winter Olympics for the 7th-12th grade students. What a fun time for everyone. Congratulations to the seniors for winning the Olympics and to the 8th graders for taking 2nd. Thanks to the student council and Mrs. Loomis for another fun event. Please check out the picture video below and let me know your thoughts.

Big Events at School this Week!

Rommelt Band & Chorus Holiday Concert

Please mark your calendars for some exciting events this week at school. On Thursday Evening will be our annual 5th & 6th Grade Holiday Band & Chorus Concert. The concert begins at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Please come out and support our students that have put so much time and effort into this concert. They have worked hard and sound great. I hope to see you there.

High School Christmas Play

On Friday Evening, the high school drama club will present Farndale, "A Chrismas Carol". The play begins at 7:00 pm and costs $5 per person to get in. They will also present the play on Saturday Evening. Please come out and support the drama club for an exciting evening.

Recreation Concert

Yesterday our K-6 students were treated to the annual "Recreation Concert" at the high school. This annual holiday singing assembly was another fun time for our students. Did you enjoy the concert?

I also need to congratulate a few students that won some great prizes at the end of the assembly. A lot of our students got their name entered into a drawing to win a Wii and two iPod shuffles. To get your name entered into the drawing you had to sell so much Wolfgang candy for our PTO. Congratulations to:

1.) Cyra Sterner - winner of the Wii
2.) Caleb Stover - winner of an iPod Shuffle
3.) Aaron Orgitano - winner of an iPod Shuffle

Congratulations to each of you and thank you for selling so much candy.