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NSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Trip to Vietnam: A Life-ChangingExperience for one GSHSStudent .....................................1

New to the ELANCO Educationalamily .......................................2

GS Agriscience Teacher NamedAgriscience Ambassador by

DuPont NATAA..........................6

Brecknock Summer Library:

2015 Edition..............................7

Toshiba America FoundationGrant.........................................7

Child Find Notification toELANCO Parents........................8

ntegrated Pest Management &AHERA Notification to ELANCOParents ......................................9

Student Assistance Program inELANCO District ........................9

Save the Dates.........................10

LANCO School Boardr. Glenn M. Yoder Presidentr. Rodney Jones Vice-Presidentr. Thomas E. Wentzel Treasurerr. Justin Johnson Secretary(Non-Board Member)r. Jonathan Dahl

r. Paul W. Irvinrs. Dina Maior. Bryan Naranjors. Melissa R. Readmanrs. Jennifer D. Zeiset

dministrationr. Robert HollisterSuperintendentr. Nadine LarkinAssistant to the Superintendentr. Keith RamseyChief of Finance and Operations

LANCO Extra Editor

r. Patrick T. Wintersrinted byhe Standard Group

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Trip to Vietnam: A Life-ChangingExperience for One GSHS Student

When I signed up for the trip to Vietnamthat Mrs. Williams and Mr. Leaman wereleading, I didnt know much about it. I didntknow who else was going, what we wouldbe doing, or if I could endure the harshhumidity and heat of Vietnam. I took thechance anyway, and Im so glad that I did.The 14-day journey began with a 13-hourflight from Philadelphia to Doha, Qatar. Wespent our 18-hour layover touring the city ofDoha courtesy of former Garden Spot HighSchool social studies teacher Steve Lever and

his family, who now live there teaching atthe international school. From there we tookanother 10-hour flight to Hanoi, the capitolcity of Vietnam.

Once we landed we hit the groundrunning and didnt stop until we boardedour flight home. During our two-day stay inHanoi, we saw various attractions includingthe Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the VietnamMuseum of Ethnology, and the Hanoi HiltonPrison. We also enjoyed a food tour andwater puppet show. From Hanoi we traveled

to one of the most beautiful places in theworld, Ha Long Bay. We had the privilegespending the night on the water aboard aold Chinese fishing boat converted fortourists. As well, we enjoyed beach time,Vietnamese seafood cuisine, night fishingsquid, and kayaking through the islets forwhich the bay is famous. The next morninwe left Ha Long Bay and stopped to speawith a Vietnam veteran who fought againthe Americans during the American War.They took us around a bike tour of their

village before we headed to the airport tocatch our flight to Da Nang.

Da Nang had one of my favorite thingsduring the trip; our visit to the Agent OraCenter. The victims of Agent Orange, whhave genetic mutations, go to the center learn life skills. We had the privilege ofspending some time there playing with thand learning about what their lives are likThat night, we took a cooking class in thesuburb of Da Nang, Hoi An. The next day

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we enjoyed an ecological tour of Hoi An, which included a bikeour of some farms, water buffalo rides, fishing lessons, and

basket boat rides through the thick brush of the Da Nangvers.

After our flight from Da Nang to Saigon, we stopped at the

illage of Cu Chi where we got to crawl through the famousCu Chi tunnels that the Viet Kong used during the war. Wehen made our way to our home stay in the Me Kong Delta.

The family who housed us showed us around the village onbikes and fed us some delicious, authentic cuisine. Beforeleaving the Me Kong Delta to go back to Saigon, we took aboat ride to the floating markets, where people sell their goon their boats. The rest of our stay in Vietnam was spent inSaigon. During our time there, we visited an orphanage forchildren with disabilities. We helped out the staff there byholding the kids and feeding them; it was a special time for

group. That night Mrs. Williams sister invited us all to herhouse. She cooked us dinner and we also enjoyed karaoke. our last full day in Vietnam, we participated in a Race ArouSaigon. We split up into groups and were given clues to finpoints of interest throughout the city. The rest of the day wshopped at the Binh Thanh Market and relaxed before ourdinner cruise on the Saigon River. Before catching our flighthome the next day, we visited the War Remnants Museum saw many artifacts and statistics about the war.

It only took 14 days for Vietnam and its people to leave aimprint on my heart forever. I couldnt have imagined howamazing the country would be. I learned so much about mand the people of Vietnam, and I couldnt have spent my

summer vacation doing anything better. Thank you to everone who helped make the trip possible.

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Boats in beautiful Ha Long Bay.

New to the ELANCO Educational Family

For the 2015-2016 school year, ELANCO School District is excited to welcome 31 new faculty members to our educa-tional family into either full-time, part-time, or long-term substitute positions. While they are terrific at what they do and

have become acclimated to their new surroundings in the District, we wanted to take this opportunity to give you someinsight into who they really are and just what they appreciate about Lancaster County.

en StaufferJen has an undergraduate dual certifi-

ation in Elementary and Special Educa-

on as well as a Masters Degree from

Millersville University and is currently a

ong-term substitute in Kindergarten forMrs. Becky Mills. She has lived in Lan-

aster County her entire life and appreci-

tes all of the wonderful attractions such

s markets, theaters, historical sites,

museums, fairs, restaurants, and the

armland. According to Jen, Its a great

place to live. When asked what her

avorite song is and why, she said

nything from the 80s, but Whitney

Houstons The Greatest Love of All is

her all-time favorite because how can

you go wrong with a song that starts out,

I believe the children are our future

Leah TenenbaumLeah has a Bachelors of Science in

Elementary and Early Childhood Educa-

tion from Millersville University as well as

a Masters in Education in School Library

and Information Technology from Mans-

field University and is currently serving as

the K-6 librarian. She loves the variety

that we have in Lancaster County like

farms, cities, suburbs, and lots and lots of

shopping! Leah loves almost every type

of music, but Blackbird by The Beatles

is her favorite song of all-time.

Lisa ZimmermanLisa graduated from Clarion Unive

of Pennsylvania with dual Bachelor of

Science degrees in K-12 Music Educa

and Elementary Education. She also h

K-6 Masters Degree in Music Educati

from West Chester University as well

Letter of Endorsement in Teacher Leaship and Instructional Coaching from

Wilkes University and is currently serv

as the K-6 music teacher. Lisa loves th

beautiful sunshine and blue skies of

Lancaster County, and her favorite so

is any song that her students sing to

as it makes her heart melt!

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Erin ArgentineErin graduated from Millersville

University with dual certifications in Early

Childhood and Special Education and is

urrently serving as the K-2 emotional

upport teacher. She believes the best

hing about Lancaster County is the

ood, and her favorite song of all-time isWhatever It Is by Zac Brown Band.

Wendy BlankleyWendy has an undergraduate degree

rom East Stroudsburg University in

ociology as well as a PreK-4 teaching

ertification from Millersville University

nd is currently teaching 3rd Grade. She

rew up in a city, so the best thing about

ancaster County for her is having a farm

hat connects to her backyard, which has

ows, pigs, and horses. Wendys favorite

ong of all time is Somewhere Over the

Rainbow by Judy Garland because it is a

beautiful song and is from her favorite

movie, The Wizard of Oz.

Candace FaganCandace earned her undergraduate

egree in early childhood education from

tevenson University and is currently a

ong-term substitute in Kindergarten. She

believes that the best thing about

ancaster County is the scenery, and her

avorite song of all-time is any type of

ountry music, as it brings back memories

of riding in her dads truck on Saturday

mornings as they ran errands together.

Matt FerchalkMatt earned a Bachelors of Arts in

sychology from Lock Haven University

nd a Masters in Education, an Educa-

on Specialist Certification (Ed.S.), and aDoctor of Education (D.Ed.) from Indiana

University of Pennsylvania. He is currently

erving as the school psychologist. When

sked what he liked most about Lancaster

County, he shared that he and his wife

moved to Berks County 10 years ago

rom western PA and that he has never

worked or lived in Lancaster County.

However, he did note that even though it

s all still very new to him, he loves the

beautiful scenery and Turkey Hill Green

Tea. Matts current favorite song is The

Brightest Bulb Has Burned Out/Screws

Fall Out by Less Than Jake, as it always

puts him in a good mood!

Deb WisslerDeb earned Bachelor of Science

degrees in Early Childhood PreK-4 Educa-

tion and Special Education PreK-8 fromMillersville University and is currently

serving as the 3-4 emotional support

teacher. She believes that the best thing

about Lancaster County are the rolling

hills and the cornfields. She grew up in

the southern end of the county, so she

loves the open countryside! Deb does

not have a favorite song of all-time but

just loves all country music.

Robert BarrettRobert is a 2006 graduate of Lock

Haven University with a Bachelors of

Science in K-12 Health and Physical

Education and is currently serving as

K-6 health and physical education

teacher. He enjoys the tight knit com

nity of Lancaster County and how edtors and administrators in ELANCO

School District come together to keep

kids first. His favorite song of all-time

Till Kingdom Come by Coldplay, as

a testament to be a better husband,

father, and educator for himself and f

the people with whom he has lifelong

relationships.

R1 (L-R): Kelly Williams, Rachael Martin, Lillian Coletta, Krista Schick, Johanna LasakR2 (L-R): Leah Tenenbaum, Erin Argentine, Deb Wissler, Candace Fagan, Kelly Beatty,

Katlin Porter, Meghan Clisham, Stephanie Hare, Dustin Martin, Adam Bunting,Wendy Blankley

R3 (L-R): Matt Ferchalk, Evan Beebe, William Swinsburg, Matt Marchini, Lisa Zimmerman,Robert Barrett, Carlos Ferron, Joseph Steinmacher

NOT PICTURED: Blue Ball: Jen Stauffer; Garden Spot Middle School: Jenna Baumgartle,Ashley Mansfield, Nancy Schwabe-Fry, & Glenn Snover; Garden Spot High School:

Alycia Gorlaski & Ashley Tressler

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Evan BeebeEvan earned his undergraduate degree

rom Drexel University and currently

eaches 4th Grade. He believes the best

hings about Lancaster County are the

chools and friendly communities, and

is favorite song is Shut Up and Dance

by Walk the Moon because it energizes

im.

Meghan ClishamMeghan graduated from Kutztown

University with degrees in Elementary

ducation PreK-8 and Special Education

K-8 and currently teaches 5th Grade. She

believes the best things about Lancaster

County are seeing all of the green and all

of the fresh vegetable and produce

tands. Her favorite song of all-time is

Centerfield by John Fogerty with its

yric Put me in coach. Meghan played

oftball for many years of her life, and it

was a song that always brought back

ood memories for her.

Stephanie HareStephanie graduated from Alvernia

University with a degree in PreK-4 Early

Childhood Education and a minor in

usiness and currently teaches 4th

Grade. She has lived in Lancaster Countyll of her life having graduated from

Garden Spot High School and loves the

trong sense of community and peaceful-

ess of the area. Her favorite song of all

me is Circle of Life by Elton John from

he movie The Lion King, as she loves all

hings Disney!

ohanna Jennie LasakJennie earned her undergraduate

egree in Elementary Education fromMillersville University and currently

eaches 4th Grade. The things she likes

best about Lancaster County are the

open space and seeing all the farmland,

s it is just beautiful. Her favorite song of

ll time is Love Is a Fast Song by

Copeland, as it will be the first dance

with her husband at her wedding.

Kelly WilliamsKelly earned a Bachelors Degree and a

Masters Degree in Early Childhood Edu-

cation from Kennesaw State University in

Kennesaw, GA and is currently a long-

term substitute in 3rd Grade. The best

thing about Lancaster County, according

to Kelly, is all the beautiful scenery, and

her favorite song of all-time is Ill Be by

Edwin McCain, as it reminds her of her

senior prom.

Carlos FerronCarlos graduated from Millersville

University with a Bachelors Degree in

English Education and currently teaches

8th Grade English Language Arts. He

believes the best things about LancasterCounty are the food and the shopping,

as he is a self-proclaimed sneaker head.

His favorite song of all time is Kingdom

Come by Jay Z because it motivates him

and brings out his inner super hero!

Ashley MansfieldAshley graduated from Millersville

University with degrees in Early Child-

hood/Special Education PreK-8 and is

currently serving as the 7th and 8thGrade autistic support teacher. Growing

up in the Virginia Beach area, she did not

have the farmers markets that we have

in Lancaster County, so what she loves

most about the area is going to the

different stands over the summer for

fresh fruits and vegetables. Her favorite

song of all-time is Let It Go by Idina

Menzel from the movie Frozen because it

has such a positive message. She fell in

love with it the first time she heard it, just

like every other 8-year old girl!

Dustin MartinDustin graduated from Grove City

College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in

History with Certification in Social Studies

Secondary Education and currently

teaches 8th Grade Social Studies. He

believes the best part of Lancaster

County is all of the small family farms,

and his favorite song of all-time is O

by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young, as it

in his opinion one of the greatest

political protest songs ever written.

Nancy Schwabe-FryNancy earned a Bachelor of Scienc

Biochemistry from Juniata College as as a Masters of Education in School

Counseling from Millersville Universit

and is currently serving as a long-term

substitute 7th Grade school counselo

Mrs. Jill Bielawski. The things she likes

best about Lancaster County are all th

fresh vegetables and fruits at roadside

stands as well as when the season

changes to Fall. Her favorite song of

all-time is Gabriels Oboe by Ennio M

cone and performed by Yo-Yo Ma, as

beautiful, relaxing, and spirit-filling.

Kelly BeattyKelly earned a Bachelors of Scienc

Education with certifications in Early

Childhood PreK-4 and Special Educat

PreK-8 from Indiana University of Pen

sylvania and is currently serving as a

9th-12th Grade autistic support teach

The food is the best thing about Lan-

caster County for her, and her favorit

song of all-time is Let It Be by The

Beatles.

Adam BuntingAdam earned a Bachelors and

Masters Degree in Art Education from

Millersville University and currently

teaches Art Honors I, Clay Studio, and

Clay Studio II. What he likes best abo

Lancaster County are the downtown

restaurants in the city as well as thebeautiful countryside, and his favorite

song is anything by the band Third E

Blind, as their music is catchy and

upbeat.

Lillian ColettaLillian earned a Bachelors of Arts in

Mathematics and a Bachelors of Scie

in Secondary Education from the Uni

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ty of Vermont and currently teaches

eystone Geometry and Academic

e-Calculus. What she likes best about

ncaster County are exploring all of the

rmers markets and enjoying soft pret-

ls. Her favorite song of all-time is

Drops of Jupiter by Train, as she has

vid memories of singing it for fun when

e was younger.

lycia GorlaskiAlycia earned a Bachelors of Arts in

ychology from St. Francis University as

ell as a Masters of Education/Certifica-

on of Advanced Graduate Study in the

chool of Psychology from Indiana Uni-

ersity of Pennsylvania and is currently

rving as the 9-12 school psychologist.

he believes the best thing about Lan-

ster County is the unique combination

rural, suburban, and city life all withine same area. From the excitement of

owntown Lancaster to the scenic rural

ttings, there is truly something for

veryone to enjoy. She also appreciates

e value of community that exists in the

ea and is excited for the opportunity to

rve the community and call Lancaster

er home. Alycias favorite song of all-

me is Home by Edward Sharpe and

agnetic Zeroes because it is a unique

nd quirky song that reminds her that

e feeling of home is more about theeople around you than a particular

ace.

Matt MarchiniMatt earned a Bachelors Degree in

econdary Education and Social Studies

om Penn State University and is cur-

ntly serving as a Semester 1 long-term

bstitute for Mr. Jeff Martin teaching

merican History. The thing Matt likes

est about Lancaster County is the peo-e, and his favorite song of all-time is

Swing Life Away by Rise Against, as it

ways relaxes him.

achael Martinachael earned a Bachelors of Science in

ducation degree in German and Spanish

om Millersville University and is cur-

ntly a part-time German I and German

teacher. She believes the best thing

about Lancaster County is driving

through the peaceful countryside, and

her favorite song of all-time is Amazing

Grace, as she loves its meaning!

Katlin PorterKatlin earned an Associates Degree in

English from Harrisburg Area Community

College and a Bachelors Degree in

Secondary English Education fromMillersville University and currently

teaches English 11 and Honors English

11. She believes that the best things

about Lancaster County are the diversity

of the beautiful, rural areas as well as

Lancaster City, as you can escape to ei-

ther place within 20-30 minutes. Her fa-

vorite song of all-time is Your Hand in

Mine by Explosions in the Sky because it

is completely instrumental. Even though

there arent any words, the layers ofmusic evoke so much emotion, and she

can listen to it in the car, while doing les-

son plans, or while grading papers.

Krista SchickKrista earned a Bachelors of Science in

Behavioral Science from York College of

PA as well as a Masters of Science in

Counseling Psychology from Holy Family

University and currently serves as the

school counselor working with all 9thGraders as well as 10th Graders who

have Individualized Education Plans

(IEPs). She believes that the best thing

about Lancaster County is the outlets,

and her favorite song of all time is Be a

Man from the movie Moulan because

she loves Disney, and it is so much fun to

sing.

Joseph Steinmacher

Joe earned his Bachelors of ScienceDegree in Education in Technology Edu-

cation from Millersville University and

currently teaches Computer Drafting/

Prototype, Digital Photography, STEM 9,

and STEM 10. He believes that the best

things about Lancaster County are the

unique cafes and shops downtown, and

his favorite song of all-time is The

Christmas Song by Nat King Cole be-

cause it reminds him of good times

being home with his family.

William SwinsburgBill earned a Bachelors of Science in

ogy from Messiah College, a Master

Science in Ecology and Environment

Science from the University of Rhode

land, and a teaching certification fro

the University of Pennsylvania, and h

currently teaches Academic Biology

Honors Chemistry. He believes the b

thing about Lancaster County is thebeautiful wide-open landscape, and

favorite song of all-time is The Way

Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra, as it

the first song he and his wife danced

at their wedding.

Ashley TresslerAshley earned a Bachelors of Scienc

gree in Agricultural and Extension Ed

tion as well as a Masters in Educatio

Teaching and Curriculum from Pennvania State University and is currentl

serving as a part-time long-term sub

tute in the Agriculture Department

teaching Animal Production, Leaders

Development 1, Agricultural Science

and Veterinary Science. She believes

the best thing about Lancaster Coun

the scenery, and her favorite song of

time is Footloose by Kenny Loggin

she is always in a better mood when

hears it and is ready to take on the d

ahead.

TEACHER BIOS NOT INCLUDEDBaumgartle, Jenna (MS) and Snover,Glenn (MS).

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Mrs. Heather Pray, agriscience teacher at Garden Spot Highhool, successfully completed the 13th Annual DuPont

tional AgriScience Teachers Ambassador Academy (NATAA)he companys Chesapeake Farms in Chestertown, MD thismmer. Upon receiving the certificate of completion, shecame an Ag Ambassador, joining the other 322 outstand-

teachers from across the country having attended NATAAd earned that designation.

The NATAA Ag Academy is a professional developmenttitute sponsored by DuPont and a special project of thetional Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE). Thisr, Mrs. Pray joined other top-ranked agriscience teachers

ected to engage in inquiry-based activities and explore state-the-art teaching concepts, with a majority of their training

e in hands-on activities on DuPonts 3,300-acre workingm. The dual farm and classroom approach is designed toergize teachers and to infuse that learning experience in thessroom with their students. Teachers also visited labs andgaged with scientists and engineers to learn about globald security, food safety, global water issues, and solar energyutions.

We recognize the impact great teachers make. Agrisciencechers can create the inspiration and passion in students nowt will inspire them to make the game-changing break-oughs in agriculture and nutrition needed to feed the worldhe next 30 years, said Rik Miller, President, DuPont Croptection. The Ag Academy is an important professional

velopment experience that gives teachers the tools theyed today to help students become agriscience innovatorsmorrow.

With the Ag Academy training, teachers are able to bring ater comprehension of scientific concepts and open the doorstudents to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology,

gineering, and mathematics). Each class of Ag Ambassadors

impacts more than 10,000 students. Combined with multworkshop presentations to their peers, over 12,000 teache

across the U.S. including Puerto Rico and Alaska have partpated, having a direct impact on over a million students dthe life of the program.

The Ag Academy has been an eye-opening experiencesaid Pray. With a wealth of new knowledge, materials anresources Im eager to start preparing my classroom curricand share what Ive learned with my students and otherteachers.

The NAAE is a federation of state agricultural educatorsassociations with more than 8,000 members. Currently NA

focusing on advocacy for agricultural education as well asprofessional development for and recruitment and retenti

agricultural educators. NAAE offers a variety of programs aservices to support this mission.

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Mrs. Heather Pray (First Row, 3rdin From Left) and Ag Academygraduates from across the countrwill bring inquiry-based innova-tions in STEM education to class-rooms after their in-the-field studat DuPont Chesapeake Farms inChestertown, MD.

NotePhotos are courtesy ofDuPont, Inc.

Mrs. Heather Pray (left), agriscience teacher, and Mr. MichaelClark, NATAA facilitator, demonstrate how solar energy can be

used to pump water to irrigate crops in remote locationsaround the world.

Dr. Patrick Winters, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

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recknock Summer Library:015 Edition

The Brecknock Elementary Library was open for six Mondayenings in June and July this summer. Each week children wereited to check out five books and participate in a variety of funrning activities! After a two-year hiatus due to construction,

e library opened its doors to a very enthusiastic group of Brec-ock families. Approximately 30 children plus parents and sib-gs of all ages actively participated in the program. In additionbook check-out and a multi-age story time, students were in-ed to explore themes facilitated by staff members and volun-rs.

The Brecknock PTO provided funding for this community-sed program. The library staff, including Mrs. Putt, Mrs. Highd Mrs. Bollinger, planned the Summer Library Program with thepport of building principal, Mrs. Kimberly Andersen.

The themes were facilitated by the following staff members:

Fitness Fun with Mrs. Katie Epler

Spectacular Science with Mrs. Penny Braverman Hats off to Reading with Ms. Sheila Zoleski

Make Some Music with Mr. Alex Goodman

Creative Kitchen Capers with Parent Volunteers

Book Bonanza with Mrs. Jean Putt

oshiba America Foundation Grant

Mrs. Penny Braverman, 8th Grade science teacher at Gardenot Middle School, applied for a grant through the Toshiba

merica Foundation that is awarded to schools serving studentsades 6-12. Garden Spot Middle School was one of 40hools nationwide highlighted in the Featured Grants forades 6-12 section of the Toshiba America Foundations web-e (http://www.toshiba.com/taf/612_grants.jsp). The projectsat were funded were chosen because they provide studentsth the opportunity to do science in new ways that will in-ase their engagement with the subject matter andprove their learning.

With the grant funds, Mrs. Braverman will focus on bringingmore technological and hands-on experience to learning sci-ce by applying 3D technology and animation to science con-pts. Students will work individually and in teams to create aysical or earth science presentation for the class on pre-ected topics such as Newtons Laws of Motion, gravity,emical interactions, or earth forces and will also research,te, design, calculate and produce a product to share with

her students in their class as well as younger students. Byng this technology, students will see that they have thelity to be one of our future engineers, students and/ormputer experts. These newly learned skills can be trans-

ferrable to a growing high-tech industry worldwide used businesses that utilize 3D and virtual reality. ELANCO is prof Mrs. Braverman and appreciative of all her efforts to mscience come alive for the students in her classroom.

NoteImage found at www.3dprintboard.com.

Dr. Patrick Winters, Director of Curriculum & Instruction & Mrs. Penny Braverman, 8th Grade Science Teac

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(Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004)

If you believe your school-age child may be eligible as a child with adisability and in need of special education and related services, screeningand evaluation processes are available to you at no cost upon writtenrequest. These processes are designed to assess your childs needs anddetermine eligibility. You may request screening and evaluation at anytime, even if your child is not enrolled in the Districts public schoolprogram. Requests for evaluation and screening should be made inwriting to the building principal. Individualized services and programs areavailable for children who are determined to need specially designedinstruction due to the following conditions: autism, deafness, deaf/blindness, emotional disturbance, hearing impairment, intellectualdisability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other healthimpairment, specific learning disability, speech and language impairment,traumatic brain injury, and visual impairment.

Children ages three through the age of admission to 1st Grade are alsoeligible if they have developmental delays and as a result need specialeducation and related services. Developmental delay is defined as a childwho is less than the age of beginners and at least three years of age andis considered to have a developmental delay when one of the following

exists: (i) The childs score on a developmental assessment device, on anassessment instrument which yields a score in months, indicates that thechild is delayed by 25% of the childs chronological age in one or moredevelopmental areas, or (ii) The child is delayed in one or more of thedevelopmental areas, as documented by test performance of 1.5 standarddeviations below the mean on a standardized test. Developmental areasinclude cognitive, communicative, physical, social/emotional and self-help. For additional information you may contact the Lancaster-LebanonIntermediate Unit 13 Early Intervention program at (717) 606-1601.

(Section 504 of Americans with Disabilities Act)

Eastern Lancaster County School District provides to each protectedhandicapped student related aids, services or accommodations that areneeded to provide equal opportunity to participate in and benefit fromthe public school program and extracurricular activities to the maximumextent appropriate to the childs abilities. Services are provided withoutdiscrimination or cost to the child or family.

To qualify for services under Section 504, the child must be school agewith a physical or mental disability that substantially limits or prohibitsparticipation in or access to an aspect of the public school program.These services and protections for protected handicapped students aredistinct from those applicable to all eligible or exceptional studentsenrolled (or seeking enrollment) in the special education programs.

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Integrated Pest ManagementNotification Letter for DistrictResidents

The Eastern Lancaster County SchoolDistrict uses an Integrated Pest Man-agement (IPM) approach for managinginsects, rodents, and weeds. Our goal isto protect every student from pesticideexposure by using an IPM approach topest management. Our IPM approachfocuses on making the school buildingand grounds an unfavorable habitat forthese pests by removing food andwater sources and eliminating theirhiding and breeding places. We accom-plish this through routine cleaning andmaintenance. We routinely monitor theschool building and grounds to detectany pests that are present. The pestmonitoring team consists of our buildingmaintenance, office, and teaching staff

and includes our students. Pest sightingsare reported to our IPM Coordinatorwho evaluates the pest problem anddetermines the appropriate pest man-agement techniques to address theproblem. The techniques can includeincreased sanitation, modifying storagepractices, sealing entry points, physicallyremoving the pest, etc.

From time to time, it may be neces-sary to use chemicals to manage a pestproblem. Chemicals will only be usedwhen necessary and will not be routinely

applied. When chemicals are used, theschool will try to use the least toxicproduct when possible. (Applications

will be made only after normal schoolhours.) Notices will be posted in theseareas 72 hours prior to application andfor two days following the application.

Parents or guardians of studentsenrolled in the school may request priornotification of specific pesticide applica-tion made at the school. To receivenotification you must be placed on theschool notification registry. If youwould like to be placed on the registry,please notify the District in writing tothe attention of Neal Walsh at 669 E.Main St., PO Box 609 New Holland, PA17557. Please include your e-mail ad-dress if you would like to be notifiedelectronically or a telephone numberwhere you can be reached between thehours of 8:00a and 4:00p.

If a chemical application must bemade to control an emergency pest

problem (e.g. stinging insects), noticewill be provided by telephone to anyparent or guardian who has requestedsuch notification in writing. Exemptionsto this notification include disinfectantand antimicrobial products; self-con-tained baits placed in areas not accessi-ble to students; and the process ofgetting bait placed in cracks, crevicesor voids.

Each year the District will prepare anew notification registry.

If you have any questions, please

contact Neal Walsh, IPM Coordinator,at (717) 354-1596.

Integrated Pest Management Notification

Asbestos Hazard EmergencyResponse Act (AHERA):

Notification for ELANCO

In accordance with AHERA, weare purveying notification of thepresence of asbestos containing

building materials in our schools.The District is complying with a

regulations in regard to the AsbestoContaining Building Materials(ACBM), and there is no need forsafety or health concerns relative tasbestos exposure.

Copies of the Asbestos Management Plan and Inspection Reportsare available at the District Officeand can be reviewed by contactinNeal Walsh at (717) 354-1596.

Student Assistance Program (SAP) in ELANCO School District

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By Mrs. Argie Hansen, District SAP Coordinator

What is the Student Assistance Program (SAP)? In Pennsyl-vania every school district is required to have a plan foridentifying and assisting students who experience barriers tolearning. Those barriers include but are not limited to thefollowing: drug or alcohol use, depression, anxiety, changingfamilies, or any other concerns that may make it difficult fora student to perform in school. The SAP Team will help youfind services within the school as well as in the communityand has as its goal to help your child succeed in school.

Students come to the SAP Team in different ways, asanyone can refer a student. Some students are referred byschool staff, some by their parents, or others by their friends.Students themselves can even go to the SAP Team directlyfor help. All referrals and SAP information are confidential.

It is important to know that if your child has been referred,it is because someone was concerned about some observable

changes or behaviors. These include, but are not limited tthe following: withdrawing from friends or family, changinfriends, defying authority, declining grades, and openlytalking about drug or alcohol use. Participation in the SAPProgram is voluntary and requires parent permission. As wit is important to remember that it is an intervention progranot an in-school treatment or disciplinary program.

The ELANCO School District SAP teams are comprised oconcerned staff including teachers, counselors, administratonurses, and a Student Assistance Specialist from Caron Trement Centers. It is the hope of the team that as the schoocommunity and parents work together, students will bedirected toward more positive lives and experience moreschool success. If you have any questions or concerns pleacall Mrs. Argie Hansen at (717) 354-1550 x2062.


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This newsletter is an official publica-ion of the Eastern Lancaster County

School District. Comments oruggestions are to be addressed to:

ELANCO Extrac/o Dr. Patrick T. Winters669 E. Main St.P.O. Box 609New Holland, PA 17557-0609

n partnership with family, businessand community, we will provide anenvironment in which all personshave the opportunity to acquire theknowledge, skills and character tobecome productive citizens in achanging world.

Visit your schools!

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Eastern Lancaster County School District669 East Main St.PO Box 609New Holland, PA 17557-0609

October 8 High School Picture Day

October 12 TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY (No School for Students)

October 13 High School Parent Advisory Team Meeting @ 6:00p inCommunity Hall

New Holland Elementary PTO Meeting from 7:00-8:00p

CDT Science Benchmark Test (Grades 7-8) from 7:40-9:40a

October 14 PSAT Testing

October 24 ACT Testing

October 27 High School Chorus Concert @ 7:00p in the Auditorium

October 29 End of Quarter 1

October 30 Middle School Picture Re-Take Day from 7:45a-12:30p inCommunity Hall

November 2 Brecknock Elementary PTO Meeting in the Library @ 7:00p

November 4 Pathways to 21st Century Career NightThe event isfrom 5:00-8:00p and held at the Lancaster Farm and

Home Center.November 5 High School Financial Aid Night from 6:30-8:30p in

Community Hall

November 6-13 High School Service Learning Project Presentations

November 10 New Holland Elementary PTO Meeting from 7:00-8:00p

November 12-13 Elementary Conferences (No School for ElementaryStudents)

November 13 Middle School Fall Dance

November 20-22 Fall GSPA ShowAll show times are at 7:30p in theAuditorium.

November 25-27 THANKSGIVING BREAK (No School for Teachers &Students)

November 30 TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY (No School for Students)

December 1 New Holland Elementary 5th Grade Winter Concert @7:00p in the New Holland Elementary Gymnasium

December 7 Brecknock Elementary PTO Meeting in the Library @ 7December 8 New Holland Elementary PTO Meeting from 7:00-8:00

December 10 Elementary Band Holiday Concert @ 7:00p in the HSAuditorium

December 14 High School Holiday Concert @ 7:00p in the Auditoriu

December 15 High School Parent Advisory Team Meeting @ 6:00p iCommunity Hall

December 18 Elementary Spartan Band Holiday Tour from 9:00-3:00Blue Ball, Brecknock, and New Holland Elementary Sch

December 24-31 WINTER BREAK (No School for Teachers & Students)

January 1 NEW YEARS DAY (No School for Teachers & Students)

January 4 Brecknock Elementary PTO Meeting in the Library at 7:00

January 5 Cap & Gown Ordering for the Class of 2016 from 12:15-

1:00p (Auditorium)January 12 New Holland Elementary PTO Meeting from 7:00-8:00p

January 14 Early Dismissal @ 11:15a HIGH SCHOOL ONLYNo hischool lunch will be served, and no bus transportation wprovided.

January 15 End of Quarter 2

District-Wide Early Dismissal Day

*Secondary dismissal is at 11:15a, and no lunch will be se

*Elementary dismissal is at 12:30p, and lunch will be serv

*A special Kindergarten schedule will be used.

Garden Spot Middle School Career Day from 7:45-11:15

January 18 TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY (No School for Students)

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