Veterans Day 2016
The Red Lion Junior High School hosted a series of events surrounding Veteran's Day on Friday, November 11th, 2016. We had approximately 40 veterans at the JH, some in their uniform, and they were greeted by students who thanked them for their service while the band also played a few numbers. Donuts and coffee as well as a presentation from the choir followed, in addition to a tour of the building. You may have even seen us on the nightly news. It was an incredible day for the students, staff, and veterans, and we look forward to an even bigger event on November 11, 2017 – all who have served are invited to attend so mark your calendars now!
MATH IN ACTION
Each team received 30 bricks and 25 pieces of candy, and the
instructions below. They were given about 30 minutes to work.
Each team will build a structure with the bricks and sticks
allotted to them. Your structure MUST be built on the cardboard
foundation. You may trade candy for bricks if you need/want more
bricks. Team with the highest score wins! See pricing and
scoring guidelines below:
Scoring:
Height (4 inch minimum) - 2 points for each inch
above 4
Openings (windows/doors- must be at least the width of a
brick) – 2 points each
Wind (fan) – 5 points
Earthquake (shaking your foundation) – 10 points
More bricks:
1 brick = 1 piece of candy
10 bricks = 8 pieces of candy
JH Band
Songs about SCIENCE!!
How can learning Science be even more fun than it already is?? When we sing about it, that's how!!
News from Mr. Strine
Physical Education News
Students in Physical Education class have been exploring a
variety of sports and fitness activities including: backyard games, wresting,
group fitness, gymnastics, tennis, and weight training. Students will continue
to choose various indoor sports units for the next few months such as:
volleyball, basketball, and touchball.
On Wednesday, March 1st, and Thursday, March 2nd,
students will be participating in a Hoops for Heart event during their Physical
Education classes. Please help us to raise our goal of $1,500.00 for the
American Heart Association! Students will be receiving prizes based on the amount
of money they raise for the event! Students will be bringing home donation
forms, however money can also be raised through the link posted below:
Gym with...Mr. Mack??!
Mixing Music and Fitness is a Ton of Fun!!
Patriots Pen Essay Contest
Patriotic
Participation in the 2016-2017 Patriot’s Pen Competition
Presented by
the Red Lion Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1446
Certificate
of Recognition:
Christine Kapp
Christine Kapp
Rachel
Reba
Jesse
Schwartz
Ariyah
Stinnett
Certificate
for Honorable Effort:
Hunter Wert $25.00
Hunter Wert $25.00
Certificate
for 4th place:
Aaiyah Van Hovel $25.00
Aaiyah Van Hovel $25.00
3rd place:
Ashton Neal $50.00
Ashton Neal $50.00
2nd place:
Anne Hudson $75.00
Anne Hudson $75.00
1st place:
Kayla Tracey $100.00
Kayla Tracey $100.00
Select Choir
Below is
a picture of Select Choir members caroling at Wyndridge Farms.
The majority of the group was Show Choir members, but a few concert choir
members also joined and even a former student who is now in the high school
stepped in to sing!!! :-)
Envirothon
Students are
utilizing the new study materials on our Google Classroom that were collected
at the November Coaches Meeting. We have scheduled a study session with
the staff at Richard Nixon Park in early April which should help student
understanding of the content. Currently, due to winter weather and
temperatures our meetings revolve around studying the various topics using our
resources. Students have been able to watch videos from a trail camera
set up by Mr. Dellinger. The videos have shown the activity of whitetail deer,
red fox, grey squirrels, and other wildlife in 30 second video segments.
These videos have helped students to understand the behavior of these animals
and have given them an insight into their world. Students are also being
quizzed occasionally by Miss Mahon and Mr. Dellinger with the use of
interactive and fun Envirothon Kahoots using their mobile devices and
computers. As we approach February we are hopeful for an early spring so
we can get outside.
Code Club
A Computer Science club was added at the beginning of the second marking period. Participants are learning a computer language, called JavaScript, as they work through online courses offered by Code.org. The online experiences are composed of mostly self-guided and self-paced tutorials, which use scaffolded sets of programming instructions to explore and practice algorithmic thinking.
The students are developing the skills of a computer scientist through the development of Computational Thinking Practices:
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Persistence
- Problem Solving
String Ensemble
Book of the Month Club
It has been a pretty busy winter for our club! Some members were selected for chorus and sadly we had to say goodbye. In 2016, BOM read Skellig, Lord of Flies, Flowers for Algernon, and Chains. To start off 2017, we are reading Tangerine by Edward Bloor.
News from Mrs. McGurk
My students used a Maker’s Station in the library to bind together their class’s narratives into an anthology. Then, on the day before break, we had a celebration with cocoa and cookies where students shared their stories and gave each other feedback in small groups.
Spelling Bee
Every year students at Red Lion
Junior High who are interested in the spelling bee take a written spelling bee
test. This year the top 24 scorers on the written test were given the
opportunity to participate in the spelling bee that took place on December
16. This year’s winner was Nicholas Hardesty, Celina Dang placed second,
and Allison Keller finished in third place. These three students were
then eligible to take place in the next round of the spelling bee competition in Harrisburg. Congratulations to the
winners and participants in the 2016 Red Lion Junior High Spelling
Bee!
Science Fair Club
Students have presented their ideas for the science fair. They have
written their hypotheses and a procedure for performing their experiment.
The next phase is for the participants to perform their experiments, collect
data, and analyze their data. Some of the ideas presented include:
Bioluminescence, reaction times, electric strength of fruits and
vegetables, and a ping pong catapult.
Chess Club
Cat’s Paw
Cat’s
Paw is continuing to publish the writing, artwork, and photography of the
students at the junior high. The staff is working to curate the best pieces of
creative talent to showcase on the Cat’s Paw website (https://sites.google.com/rlschools.net/jhcatspaw)
each month. The student staff has also added a teacher showcase each month
where members of the faculty have submitted writing, photography, and artwork
for publication with student submissions. The staff is currently working to
craft marketing campaigns to aid in encouraging further submission from
students and teachers alike. We are proud to show the creativity and skill of
Red Lion Junior High!
Counseling Department News
Career Day
Career Day was held at Red Lion
Area Junior High on November 18th. Students in grades 7 and 8
were able to hear presentations and ask questions to eleven different speakers
in various careers. Some of the careers that were highlighted were:
photographer, large animal veterinarian, bankruptcy attorney, police officer,
speech pathologist, railway engineer, and many others. The Middle Creek
Search and Rescue group came and performed a demonstration for the
students. They talked to the students about the importance of
volunteering in their community. Students were also able to hear from
Jennifer Wagman, a graduate of Red Lion Area School District, who is now
working as a Premier Field Engineer at Microsoft.
On Friday, January 13, 2017,
representatives from the Not One More organization came to the Junior High to
talk to students about drugs, drug abuse and addiction. The purpose of
Not One More is to bring awareness, education and support to the
community. Students got to hear different perspectives on how drugs and
drug abuse affect people’s lives and their families. For more information
about Not One More go to: http://www.notonemoreyorkpa.org/
Thanksgiving Food Drive
From November 1 – 10, 2016, the
District held its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. 7th
and 8th grade students collected over 1,200 donations of can
vegetables, can fruits, cake mix and icing. These donations were used to
provide meals for families in our community over the Thanksgiving and Christmas
holidays. Just at the Junior High 10 families received meals which
assisted 54 people.
Christmas Angels
Every year the Junior High staff
can participate in a program we call Christmas Angels. The program
consists of Junior High members who volunteer to buy gifts and household items
for families that are in need in our community during the Christmas
holiday. Over 29 staff members participated this year providing gifts to
9 families that included a total of 27 children.
Aevidum
The word Aevidum, which means “I’ve got your back,” was created by students in Lancaster, PA after
a classmate died by suicide. Aevidum inspires schools and communities to adopt
cultures of care and advocacy, encouraging all members to have their friends’
backs. Aevidum exists in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and
colleges across the nation. At Aevidum’s
core is an educational philosophy that positions Aevidum advisors in roles to
challenge students to find their strengths and then to discover opportunities
where they can amplify their voices. These experiences empower students to live
lives of purpose and substance.
PRIDEapalooza
Our first quarterly PRIDEapalooza was a huge success. Students with VIP cards were able to select any one of the following activities during ROAR:
Our first quarterly PRIDEapalooza was a huge success. Students with VIP cards were able to select any one of the following activities during ROAR:
Gym - Sports Cafeteria - Music Art - Drawing & Music
Library - Reading Outside - On field
Important dates to Remember:
January
24- Report Cards sent home
February
7 - What’s Brewing
7 am
February
7- 7th grade Student
of the Month Assembly 8 am
February
8 – 8th grade Student
of the Month Assembly 8 am
February
14 – JH Dance 3:00-4:30 pm
February
17 – No School – Teacher Professional Development
February
20- No School – Presidents Day Holiday
March 8 –
JH Solo and Ensemble Recital 7 pm
March 12 –
JH Orchestra Concert 2 pm
March 24 –
Mini Thon
March 27 –
End of 3rd Marking Period