Spring-Ford Area School Board857 South Lewis Road, Royersford, PA 19468www.spring-ford.net October 2014

SPRING-FORD SCHOOL BOARD | 857 SOUTH LEWIS ROAD, ROYERSFORD, PA 19468

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2015 Work Session Meetings:Monday, March 16Monday, April 20Monday, May 18Monday, June 15Monday, August 17Monday, September 21Monday, October 19Monday, November 16Monday, December 7

2015 Board Meetings:Monday, March 23Monday, April 27Tuesday, May 26Monday, June 22Monday, August 24Monday, September 28Monday, October 26Monday, November 23Monday, December 14

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February 2015

SFAHS STUDENTS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTSFour Spring-Ford Area High School students were named Finalists in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. The Board of School Directors recognized the following students for their accomplishments during the February 23, 2015 meeting:

•Tameka N. Sadler, who was named as a “Finalist” in the 2015 National Achievement Scholarship Program

•Hans Kumar, William George Leisner and Alexander R. Tomarelli who were named as “Finalists” in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program

Of the 1.5 million entrants, only 50,000 with the highest PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index scores qualified for recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Of those 50,000 highest scores, about 16,000 students were notified that they qualified as National Merit and National Achievement Semifinalists.

This month, semifinalists were notified if they advanced to Finalist standing. High school principals are notified and provided with a certificate to present to each Finalist. Beginning in March and continuing through mid-June, NMSC notifies approximately 7,600 Finalists if they have been selected to receive a Merit Scholarship® award. Merit Scholarship awards are of three types:

• National Merit® $2500 Scholarships• Corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards• College-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards

SFASD board member Joseph Ciresi said “I’ve had the honor to work with Tameka in Community Theater for the last few years. She is what SF students should be. She’s a great example for our children, and has been a great example for younger kids.”

Congratulations to Tameka, Hans, William and Alexander!

Pictured above from left to right: Hans Kumar with Dr. Goodin; Alexander Tomarelli with Dr. Goodin; William Leisner with Dr. Goodin; Tameka Sadler, Dr. Goodin and SFAHS Principal Elaine Ruppert.

SPRING-FORD SCHOOL BOARD | 857 SOUTH LEWIS ROAD, ROYERSFORD, PA 19468

SPRING-FORD AREA HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS A SNEAK-PEEK OF THE SPRING MUSICAL “FOOTLOOSE”Spring-Ford Area High School students took the spotlight at the February 23, 2015 board meeting as they showcased a piece from the upcoming spring musical “Footloose.”

Set in rural-America, “Footloose” tells the story of Ren and his mother, who move from Chicago to a small farming town. Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school, what he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid.

To the rockin’ music of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score and augmented with new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind. Stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford. Music by Tom Snow, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, additional music by Eric Carmen, Kenny Loggins, Sammy Hagar and Jim Steinman.

Community members are encouraged to see the full show on March 13 and 14, 2015 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Reserve your tickets today by emailing SFfootloose2015@gmail.com.

ROYERSRFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS AFTER SCHOOL CLUB “SIP” The February 23, 2015 school board meeting had more people saying “Danke!” than usual, as Royersford Elementary School students and parents gave a presentation about the STEM in Practice (SIP) after school club. SIP introduces Royersford students to a foreign language, technology and computer coding in a fun, lighthearted manor.

During the presentations, select students held a conversation in German, solved an advanced math problem and described the inner workings of a combustion engine. Many members of the after school club shared what they enjoy most about SIP, such as spending time with friends and learning more about how machines work.

SIP volunteers Mike Spletzer, Alex Tomarelli and Haley Spletzer enjoy taking classroom lessons focusing on STEM a step further in the fun after school club.