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MT. LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2017-2018 CALENDAR

The Mission of the Mt. Lebanon School District is to provide the best education possible for each and every student.

MT. LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATIONwww.mtlsd.org

ARRIVALS/DISMISSALSSCHOOLS GRADES ARRIVE DISMISSEDSENIOR 9-12 8:00 a.m. 3:03 p.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOLS 6-8 8:00 a.m. 2:58 p.m.

ELEMENTARYKINDERGARTEN* ( A.M.) 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m.GRADES 1-5 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.KINDERGARTEN ( P.M.) 12:45 p.m. 3:30 p.m.GRADES 1-5 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.*In the event of a 10:00 a.m. start, morning kindergarten will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at12:00 p.m., afternoon kindergarten will begin at 1:00 p.m.

SNOW MAKE-UP DAYS - JUNE 15, 18, 19 & 20. If needed, additional snow make-up days willfollow.

CALENDAR DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

WEATHER DELAYS/CLOSINGSWhen emergencies such as weather conditions or power failures require the delay or closing ofschool, notice is given as early as possible. Typically, when school is canceled after-school andevening activities are not conducted.

Phone Alert SystemIn the event of a school delay or closing, parents will receive a phone call from the District’sEmergency Phone Alert System to the primary phone number listed with the school. Only onecall per family is made. Calls are made no later than 10:00 p.m. and no earlier than 6:00 a.m.Your caller ID will display “Mt. Lebanon School District” and the District’s main number of 412-344-2000.

Please update your contact information in the Dashboard or contact your buildingsecretary.

Information Sources for a Delay or Closing:· School District Website: www.mtlsd.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MTLSD · School District Cable Channels 19 (Comcast) and 33 (Verizon)· Mt. Lebanon Public Access Channels 17(Comcast) and 34 (Verizon)· KDKA TV, www.kdka.com; WPXI TV, www.wpxi.com; WTAE TV,

www.thepittsburghchannel.com· KDKA Radio 1020 AM

EMERGENCY PROCEDURESIn order for school emergency response plans to be effective, we depend on parents to supportour efforts. Your cooperation and assistance is vital to help protect the safety and welfare of all

children and school employees. Therefore, we ask parents to observe the following proceduresduring a crisis situation:

Do:• Visit the District website at www.mtlsd.org, Channel 19 or Channel 17 for the most reliable andup-to-date information.

• Check for a call from the MTLSD Phone Alert system. A phone call will be sent from the Districtto notify parents of a school emergency.

• Keep your contact information current in the Dashboard.

• Check your email. Email notification will be sent to those who have entered their emailaddresses in the Dashboard.

• Talk to your children. Emphasize how important it is for them to follow instructions from theirteachers, school and public safety officials during an emergency.

Don’t:• Do not go to the school or evacuation location until you are instructed to do so. It may benecessary to keep streets and parking lots clear for emergency vehicles.

• Do not telephone the school. We understand and respect your concern, but it is essential thatthe telephone system be available for emergency communications.

In the event of an emergency evacuation, each building has been assigned an alternatesite or sister school depending on the situation. Parents will be informed of the site in acommunication from the District.

Safe Walking Rules for Students• Never step into the street from between parked cars• Watch for turning cars• Look all ways before crossing• Obey traffic signals• Walk! Don’t run! Allow yourself plenty of time • Cross only at corners• Face traffic when walking on streets without sidewalks• Be extra alert on snow and rain days• Go directly to and from school• Have a partner to walk with if possible

In the event a student is approached by someone when walking, they should do thefollowing:•Do not approach the car•Immediately run to a safe place •Inform parent or adult of the incident•Contact the police•Try to give a good description of the individual and the vehicle

MT. LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICTCENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Timothy Steinhauer [email protected]

Mrs. Jeanine Szalinski 412-344-2077 [email protected] Assistant

Dr. Ronald Davis [email protected] Superintendent of Secondary Education

Ms. Lynn Proie 412-344-2027 [email protected] Administrative Assistant

Dr. Marybeth Irvin [email protected] Superintendent of Elementary Education

Ms. Lynn Proie 412-344-2027 [email protected] Administrative Assistant

Ms. Katie Devine 412-344-2081 [email protected] of Human Resources

Ms. Janice Klein 412-344-2099 [email protected] of Business

Mr. Richard Marciniak 412-344-2191 [email protected] of Facilities

Mr. Christopher Stengel 412-344-2100 [email protected] of Technology

Mr. Kenneth Cross 412-344-2044 [email protected] of Special Education

Ms. Cissy Bowman 412-344-2026 [email protected] of Communications

HEALTH SERVICESDeanna Hess, RN 412-344-2049 [email protected]

MT. LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL INFORMATION

District Phone Directory 412-344-2000District Rental Office 412-344-2052Capital Campaign/MLFE Office 412-325-8201Continuing Education Office 412-344-2020

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORSMrs. Mary Birks (2017) [email protected]

PresidentMr. William Moorhead (2017) [email protected]

Vice PresidentMr. Hugh Beal (2019) [email protected]. William Cooper (2019) [email protected]. Lawrence Lebowitz (2019) [email protected]. Sarah Olbrich (2019) [email protected]. Daniel Remely (2017) [email protected]. Michael Riemer (2017) [email protected]. Stephen Strotmeyer (2017) [email protected]

MT. LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL155 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh PA 15228

Mr. Brian McFeeley 412-344-2003 [email protected]

Mrs. Gina Stein 412-344-2003 [email protected] Assistant

Mr. Joel Thompson 412-344-2050 [email protected] 1 PrincipalMs. Natasha Dirda 412-344-2050 [email protected] 2 PrincipalMrs. Carlie McGinty 412-344-2050 [email protected] 3 Dean of StudentsAttendance Office 412-344-2040Guidance Office 412-344-2005/412-344-2053/344-2062School Counselors:Mrs. Diane Becker 412-344-2056 [email protected]. Casey Bowles 412-344-2066 [email protected] Mr. Chad Johnston 412-344-2054 [email protected]. Tara Leja 412-344-2065 [email protected]. Joy Rullo 412-344-2055 [email protected]. Elizabeth Schneider 412-344-2063 [email protected] Mrs. Shelly Saba 412-344-2059 [email protected]

Health Office, Mrs. Janet McGeough, RN412-344-2031 [email protected]

Student Activities, Mrs. Judith Kolko412-344-2105 [email protected]

Athletic Department 412-344-2008Mr. John Grogan 412-344-2008 [email protected] DirectorFine Arts Department 412-344-2030

JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL21 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh PA 15243

Mrs. Kelly Szesterniak 412-344-2120 [email protected]. Kate Swatko, Secretary412-344-2120 [email protected]. Jeffrey Zeiders 412-344-1087 [email protected] PrincipalGuidance Office 412-344-2124School Counselors:

Mr. Peter Berg 412-344-2025 [email protected]. Allison Levison 412-344-2125 [email protected]

Health Office, Mrs. Lauren Suess, RN 412-344-2127 [email protected]

MELLON MIDDLE SCHOOL11 Castle Shannon Blvd. Pittsburgh PA 15228

Mr. Christopher Wolfson 412-344-2122 [email protected]. Claudia Dahmen,Secretary 412-344-2122 [email protected] 412-344-0561 @mtlsd.netAsst. PrincipalGuidance Office 412-344-2133School CounselorsMrs. Kara Gillespie 412-344-2132 [email protected]. Amy Whealdon 412-344-2126 [email protected]

Health Office, Mrs. Do Sabol, RN412-344-2128 [email protected]

FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL700 Vermont Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15234

Mr. Jason Ramsey 412-344-2162 [email protected]. Jane Baranet, Secretary [email protected] Office, Mrs. Jo Ann Dowd, RN

412-344-2163 [email protected]

HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL37 Robb Hollow Road, Pittsburgh PA 15243

Ms. Nicole Giehll 412-276-7411 [email protected], Secretary @mtlsd.netHealth Office, Mrs. Jo Ann Dowd, RN


HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL400 Broadmoor Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15228

Dr. Michelle Murray 412-344-2157 [email protected]. Kim Walters, Secretary [email protected] Office, Ms. Karli Gerhart, RN, CSN


JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL11 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh PA 15243

Dr. Sarah Shaw 412-344-2167 [email protected]. Colleen Froelich, Secretary [email protected] Office, Mrs. Lauren Suess, RN


LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2 Ralston Place, Pittsburgh PA 15216

Mr. Ronald Kitsko 412-344-2147 [email protected]. Diane Popek, Secretary [email protected] Office, Mrs. Deanna Hess, RN


MARKHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL165 Crescent Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15228

Dr. Robert Freil 412-344-2152 [email protected]. Sue Miller, Secretary [email protected] Office, Mrs. Jo Ann Dowd, RN


WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL735 Washington Road, Pittsburgh PA 15228

Ms. Melissa Nelson 412-344-2142 [email protected]. Kimberly Shetter, Secretary [email protected] Office, Mrs. Do Sabol, RN


Teacher In-Service:Elementary & Secondary

LES Staff Welcome BackLuncheon 11:30 am-1:00 pm

MES Newcomers’ Reception6:30-8:00 pm

Teacher In-Service: ElementaryClassroom Management:Secondary

MMS Faculty Welcome BackBreakfast 8:00 am

HS PTSA Welcome Back Breakfast HS Center Court 8:00 am

HES Newcomer Family Orientation 5:00 pmJES Newcomers’ WelcomeReception 5:00 pm

LES New Family Orientation 5:00 pmWES Newcomers’ Reception 5:00 pmFES New Families Night 5:30 pmAll Elementary Meet &Greet 6:00-8:00 pm


HS Freshmen Link Crew Orientation HS SouthGym 8:30 am -12:30 pm

LES Kdg. Popsicle Playdate9:30-11:00 am

Howe Welcome Back Lunch11:30 am -1:00 pm

JMS Staff Welcome Back Luncheon11:30 am-1:00 pm

HS Freshmen Parent & NewStudent OrientationHS AUD 7:00 pm

HS Band Camp MMS8:00 am-2:30 pm &6:00-8:00 pm

HS Band Camp MMS8:00 am-2:30 pm


Club Lebo Gr. 6,7 & 8Swim Party-Mt. Lebanon Pool8:15-10:15 pm

HS Band Camp MMS8:00 am-2:30 pm & 6:00-8:00 pm

First Day of Fall Sports


School Board Discussion Mtg.HS Room D205 7:30 p.m.

222120 25MMS 6th Grade & New StudentOrientation 7:00-9:00 pm

College Board SATReasoning & Subject Test(Not at MTL)

HS Link Crew Leader TrainingHS South Gym1:00-5:00 pm

JMS 6th Grade & NewStudent Orientation9:30 am & 1:30 pm

MES Kindergarten PopsiclePlaydate 10:00 am

School Board Regular Mtg.HS Room D205 7:30 p.m.

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Classroom Management:Elementary & Secondary

JES Welcome Back Luncheon11:45 am

MES Staff/:PTA Luncheon12:00 pm

WES Welcome Back Luncheon12:00 pm

HS Link Crew Leader TrainingHS South Gym2:00-7:00 pm

WES Family Pool PartyMt. Lebanon Pool 8:15 pm

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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9876 10 11HS Band Camp MMS8:00 am-2:30 pm & 6:00-8:00 pm

District Offices andBuildings Closed



MS & HS Pre-Participation Mtg.HS FA Theatre 7:00 pm

HS Band Camp MMS8:00 am-2:30 pm &6:00-8:00 pm

HS Band Camp MMS 8:00 am-2:30 pm

School Board Discussion Mtg.HS Room D205 7:30 pm

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August2017

Mission

To Provide the Best Education Possible forEach and Every Student

Key:

FES - Foster ElementaryHES - Hoover ElementaryHowe - Howe ElementaryHS - High SchoolJES - Jefferson ElementaryJMS - Jefferson MiddleLES - Lincoln ElementaryMES - Markham ElementaryMMS - Mellon MiddleWES - Washington

Elementary

JES Ag LabMES Picture DayHS Photo Day North GymMES Welcome Back Picnic6:00 pm

LES Homeroom ParentTraining 7:00 pm

JMS Picture Day

JES Ag Lab

WES Membership Registration Deadline

HS Parking Registration Ends

FES Foster Family Picnic5:00-7:30 pm

FES Picture DayJES Ag LabMMS Picture DayHS Sr. Class Yearbook PhotoHS Stadium 7:30 am(Raindate 9/14)

MMS PTA Meeting 8:45 amJMS Open House6:30-8:30 pm

MMS Open House 6:30-8:30 pm

JES Ag Lab

Howe PTA Meeting 7:00 pm

LES Family Picnic 6:00-8:00 pm

WES Fall Family Picnic6:00-8:00 pm (Raindate 9/14)

MS Gifted Support Info Mtg.MMS 7:00 pm

JES Ag Lab

MES Patriot Day Assembly8:45 am


20191817 21Club Lebo Gr. 6, 7& 8JMS 8:00-10:00 pm

Howe Sunny Funny Fair11:00 am-3:00 pm

HS Marching Band FestivalHS Stadium 7:00 pm

HES Picture DayLES Picture DayFES PTA Meeting 9:00 amWES Homeroom Parent Meeting 9:00 am

WES PTA Meeting 9:00 amFall Writing Lab VolunteerTraining MMS Library9:30-11:00 am

MES PTA Meeting 10:00 am

WES Picture Day

Elementary Gifted Info Nightfor Parents HES 6:30 pm

WES Homeroom ParentMeeting 7:00 pm

HS PTSA MeetingHS Room D205 7:00 pm

Elementary Odyssey of theMInd Information SessionMt. Lebanon Public Library7:00 pm

School Board Regular Mtg.HS Room D205 7:30 p.m.

HS Senior BoatrideBoarding 6:00 pmSails 6:30-9:30 pm

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HES Fall Family Night

6:00-8:00 pm (Raindate 10/3)

LES ABC’s of the PTA 6:30 pm

LES PTA Meeting 7:00 pm

JES PTA Meeting 7:00 pm

HS Student Activities Day

HS Strings Festival RehearsalHS AUD (All Day)

HS Strings Festival ConcertHS AUD 7:30 pm

HS Strings Festival RehearsalHS AUD (All Day)

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WES DEAR

JMS PTA Meeting 9:00 am

HS Open House 7:00 pmHS 2:00 pm Dismissal

WES Read-A-Thon Kick-Off

WES Kona Ice Social3:35-4:15 pm

Rosh Hashanah 22

Yom Kippur


1 2HS Walk Your Schedule9:00-11:00 am

JMS Walk Your Schedule10:00 am-2:00 pm

MMS Walk Your Schedule10:00-2:00 pm

6543 7 8Howe Picture Day

Kdg. Coffee & KleenexAll Elementary Schools8:45 am & 12:45 pm

JES Fall Family Welcome5:00-7:00 pm

HS Gifted Support Info Mtg.HS Room D205 7:00 pm

HS Link Freshmen TailgateMt. Lebanon Park Pavilion6:00-7:30 pm

ACT (not at MTL)Kindergarten Interviews

HS Grade Level Assemblies

PTA Council MeetingJMS 9:00 am

HS Gifted Support Info Mtg.HS Room D205 7:00 pm

Kindergarten Interviews

FES Coffee & Conversation(Grades 1-5) 8:45-9:30 am

Howe Welcome Back Coffee8:45 am

HS Parking Registration Begins

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September2017

Mission


WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Respect

Key:


Elementary

Labor Day

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OCTOBER 2017

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First Day forStudents

First Day for KindergartenStudents

HES Picture Day Makeup

MES Read for the Record

WES DEAR

MMS Book Fair

JMS Principal’s CoffeeJMS AUD 7:00 pm

HS Bands in Review ConcertHS AUD 7:30 pm

Howe Read-A-Thon BeginsJES Read-A-Thon EndsMES Read-A-Thon EndsMES Markham Movie Night5:00-9:00 pm

FES Read-In 6:00-8:00 pmClub Lebo Grs. 6, 7 & 8MMS 8:00-10:00 pm

WES Learning Garden Clean-Up 10:00 am

WES PTA Meeting 9:00 am

JES PTA Meeting 9:30 am

JES Scholastic Book Fair

3:00-5:00 pm

HS Bands in Review Rehearsal

HS AUD 3:00-9:00 pm

LES Spooky Story Night

(Grades 4-5) 3:30-4:45 pm


HS Financial Aid Meeting

HS FA Theatre 7:00 pm

HS PTSA MeetingHS Room D205 9:00 am

JES Scholastic Book Fair3:00-7:00 pm

FES PTA Meeting 7:00 pm

HES/FES Read-a-ThonKickoff

WES Apple Crunch Day

JES Scholastic Book Fair (Set-up) 6:00-8:00 pm

School Board Regular Mtg.HS Room D205 7:30 pm

242322 26 27HS Halloween Door JudgingPds. 1-4

HS Freshmen Link NightHS Athletic Complex6:00-9:00 pm

HES/FES Read-a-Thon Ends

HS Spirit Assembly

MES Read-A-Thon Celebration8:45 am

MES Principal’s Coffee 10:00 am

HS Senior RecognitionHS Stadium 7:00 pm

ACT (Not at MTL)WES Picture Make-Up Day

HS Choral ConcertHS AUD 7:30 pm

LES Read-A-Thon Ends

HS Choral RehearsalHS AUD 3:00-9:00 pm

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Respect

Key:


Elementary

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DismissalPM Kdg in Session

HS Great Alumni Award Ceremony & LuncheonNoon

HS Homecoming ParadeHS Stadium 7:00 pm

HS Great Alumni RecognitionHS Stadium 7:30 pm

College Board SATReasoning & Subject Test

PTA Council Meeting LES 9:00 am

111098 12 13HS Photo Re-Take DayNorth Gym Pds. 4,5,6

HES Principal’s Coffee 9:00-10:00 am

JES Read-A-Thon Kick Off

LES Read-A-Thon Kick Off

MES Read-A-Thon Begins

WES Read-A-Thon Ends

HS Custodial/MaintenanceAppreciation Day

HS Homecoming DanceHS Center Court8:00-11:00 pm

PSAT Testing Grs. 10 & 11

MMS PTA Meeting/ Principal’s Coffee 8:45 am

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JES Walk to School Week10/2 -10/6

MES Walk to School Week10/2 -10/6

JES Picture Day

October2017

Mission


LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Schools Closed;Offices/Buildings Open

Teacher In-Service: Elementary & Secondary

School Board

Discussion Mtg.

HS Room D205 7:30 pm

MMS Makeup Picture Day

LES Coffee with the Principal

8:45 am

Howe PTA Meeting 9:15 am

HS College Fair at Bethel Park

High School 6:30 pm

HES PTA Meeting 7:00 pm

Elementary Report Cards Released

Elementary ParentTeacher Conferences5:30-8:30 pm

PM KDG in Session No AM KDGHES Book Fair

WES DEAR

JMS Orchestra Rehearsal HS AUD (All Day)

Howe Scholastic Book Fair 8:00 am-8:00 pm


LES Book Fair 8:00 am-3:30 pm

& 4:00-8:00 pm

MES Book Fair 8:45 am-8:00 pm

JMS Orchestra Concert HS AUD 7:30 pm

Elementary ParentTeacher Conferences

8:00 am-3:30 pmNo School for Grades K-5

First Day of Winter Sports

HES Book Fair Ends

JMS 8th Grade Career Day


Club Lebo Gr. 6, 7& 8HS Pool 8:00-10:00 pm

Pgh Int’l Children’s TheaterHS AUD 11:00 am & 2:00 pm

JMS Orchestra RehearsalHS AUD (All Day)

HS Military DayLES Book Fair 8:00am-3:30 pmMES PTA Meeting 8:45 amHES PTA Meeting 9:00 amWES PTA Meeting 9:00 amHowe Scholastic Book Fair10:00 am-4:00 pm

JES PTA Meeting 7:00 pmLES PTA Meeting 7:00 pm


HS Fall Sports RecognitionHS AUD 7:00 pm

HES Book Fair Begins


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HS US History/APUSH/ Pitt Calculus Exams

JMS Band RehearsalHS AUD (All Day)

30Howe Winterfest

9:00 am-4:00 pm

JMS Band Concert

HS AUD 7:30 pm

Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Recess

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Students Dismissedat Noon


21 3 4HS Holiday Show Auditions

HS AUD 3:15-6:00 pm

MMS 8th Grade Career Day

Howe Read-A-Thon Assembly

2:30 pm

JES BINGO Night 6:00 pm

Howe Family Fun Night

6:30-8:30 pm


HS Food Drive 11/1 thru 11/30

PTA Council MeetingMES 9:00 am

HS Holiday Show AuditionsHS AUD 3:15-6:00 pm

65 10HS Veteran’s Day RecognitionVeteran’s Day CelebrationsWES 7:45-9:00 amJES 8:00 amFES 9:00 amHES 9:00 amLES 10:00 amHowe 2:30 pm

FES PTA Meeting 9:30 amHS Evening Theatre Co.Production HS FA Theatre 7:30 pm

HS Evening Theatre Co.Production HS FA Theatre7:30 pm

MMS PTA Meeting 8:45 am


HS Evening Theatre Co.Production HS FA Theatre7:30 pm


Classroom Management:Elementary

Teacher In-Service:SecondaryFES Election Day Bake Sale/Raffle7:00 am-8:00 pm

HES Bake SaleLES Skating Party Mt. Lebanon Ice Rink1:00-3:00 pm

MES Election Day Bake SaleWES Election Day Bake SaleHS Evening Theatre Co. RehearsalHS FA Theatre

HS Evening Theatre Co.

Rehearsal HS FA Theatre

Daylight Savings Ends

11HS Evening Theatre Co.Production HS FA Theatre7:30 pm

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November2017

Mission


HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

8

Honesty

Key:


Elementary

Election Day

7 End of First Nine Weeks

WES DEAR

MMS Orchestra Rehearsal

MMS AUD (All Day)

MMS Winter Orchestra

Concert

MMS AUD 7:30 pm

Community Service Deadline

for Current NHS Members

HS Percussion Concert


HS Percussion ConcertHS FA Theatre1:00 & 7:30 pm

LES Winter Concerts

(Band, Orchestra & Chorus)

10:00 am & 2:00 pm

HS Holiday Show

HS AUD 7:00 pm

HS Holiday Show Rehearsal

HS AUD 2:15-6:00 pm

Howe Winter Concert

MMS AUD 10:00 am

HS Percussion Rehearsal

HS FA Theatre 3:00-9:00 pm

HS Holiday Show Run Through

HS AUD 3:15-8:00 pm

Joint Discussion/Regular Mtg.


20191817 21 22JMS Choral ConcertHS AUD 7:30 pm

JMS Choral Rehearsal

HS AUD (All Day)

HES Winter Concert 9:30 am

MMS Band Concert

MMS AUD 7:30 pm

MMS Band Rehearsal

MMS AUD (All Day)

FES Holiday Hut 6:00-8:30 pm

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Holiday RecessSchools/Offices/BuildingsClosed

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New Year’s Eve

WES Barnes & Noble Day

South Hills Village

Holiday RecessSchools /Offices/BuildingsClosed

Keystone Exams Window*


Hanukkah




Christmas Eve


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Christmas Day

*Specific dates will be chosen within the testing window.


1 2MES Holiday Fair

Howe Winterfest HolidayShop 9:00 am-4:00 pm


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543 7 8HES Holiday Shop

9:00 am -3:00 pm

JES Holiday Shoppe

8:30 am-3:30 pm

WES Holiday Shop &

Alternative Gift Market

9:00 am-4:00 pm

MMS Orchestra Rehearsal

MMS AUD (All Day)

HS Band Concert

HS AUD 7:30 pm

HES Adopt-a-Family Ends

LES Frosty Shop

HES Holiday Shop

9:00 am-3:00 pm

ACT (Not at MTL)

JMS Barnes & Noble Book Fair(South Hills Village)11:00 am - 4:30 pm

JES Holiday Shoppe

8:30 am-3:30 pm

HS Band Rehearsal

HS AUD 3:00-9:00 pm

MMS Choral Concert

MMS AUD 7:30 pm

MMS Choral Rehearsal

MMS AUD (All Day)

JES Holiday Shoppe Set-up

3:30-5:00 pm

HS Orchestra Concert

HS AUD 7:30 pm

HS Orchestra Rehearsal

HS AUD 6:00-9:00 pm

School Board Reorganization


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December2017

Mission


MARKHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Love

Key:


Elementary






JANUARY 2018

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WES DEAR

FES PTA Meeting 9:30 am

WES PTA Meeting 9:00 am

JES PTA Meeting 9:30 am


HES Lunchtime Clubs

Session 1 Begins

HS PTSA Meeting

HS Room D205 9:00 am



Teacher In-ServiceElementary & Secondary

School Board Regular Mtg.


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HS Dance Daytimes

HS AUD (All Day)

FES 5th Grade Parent MS

Transition Mtg. 9:00 am

HES Principal’s Coffee

9:00-10:00 am

JMS Principal’s Coffee 9:00 am

Howe 5th Grade Parent MS

Transition Mtg. 1:30 pm

JMS International Night

5:30-7:30 pm



JES Skating Party

Mt. Lebanon Ice Rink 1:00 pm

WES 5th Gr. Parent MS

Transition Meeting 9:00 am

MMS 5th Gr. Parent Transition

Meeting MMS AUD 6:00 pm

HS Dance Company

Performance HS AUD 7:30 pm

JES Talent Show 6:00 pmHS Freshman “Cocoa and

Cram” HS Center Court

6:00-9:00 pm

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LES/MES 5th Gr. Parent

Transition Mtg.

JMS AUD 9:00 am

5th Gr. Parent Transition Mtg.

(JES, LES, HES & MES)

JMS AUD 7:00 pm

JES Lunchtime Clubs

Session 1 Ends

JES/HES 5th Gr. Parent

Transition Mtg.

JMS AUD 9:00 am

JMS Counselors Visit HES

9:00 am

Howe 5th Gr. Parent Mellon

Transition Mtg. 1:30 pm

Howe Spelling Bee

4th & 5th Grades 6:00 pm

HS Curriculum Night

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Elementary

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Club Lebo Gr. 6, 7& 8JMS 8:00-10:00 pm

ML King Day

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30 ElementaryReport CardsReleased

HS SemesterExams


4321 5 6Class of 2018 Cap & Gown

Orders in Homeroom

10987 11 12HS Theatre Daytimes

HS FA Theatre (All Day)

MES Spelling Bee (Grade 4-5)

7:00 pm

HS Cabaret Choral Concert


HS Theatre Daytimes

HS FA Theatre (All Day)

HS Cabaret Choral Concert


Pgh Int’l Children’s TheatreHS AUD 11:00 am & 2:00 pm

HS Cabaret Choral ConcertHS FA Theatre 7:30 pm

HS Theatre Black BoxHS FA Theatre (All Day)


MMS 8th Grade Parent HSTransition Meeting 9:15 am

WES Bingo for Books 6:30 pm

HS Cabaret Choral ConcertHS FA Theatre 7:30 pm

HS Cabaret Choral RehearsalHS FA Theatre 5:00 pm

JES Lunchtime Clubs Session 1 Begins

LES Lunchtime ClubsSession 1 Begins

WES Lunchtime ClubsSession 1 Begins

HS Cabaret Choral RehearsalHS FA Theatre 5:00 pm


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New Year’s Day

January2018

Mission


FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PTA Council Meeting

MMS 9:00 am

OrthodoxChristmas Eve

Justice

OrthodoxChristmas

WES DEAR

FES Science Fair 6:30-8:30 pm

JMS PTA Meeting 7:00 pm

Elementary Act 80 DayGrs. 1-5 Noon DismissalPM Kdg in Session

JES Jump Rope for Heart1:15-3:30 pm



HES Lunchtime ClubsSession 2 Begins


HES PTA Meeting/Nominations7:00 pm

LES Lunchtime ClubsSession 2 Begins


21201918 22 23District STEAM Showcase

HS Center Court

JES Movie Night 6:30 pm

WES Variety Show 6:30 pm

Club Lebo Gr. 6, 7& 8

MMS 8:00-10:00 pm

WES PTA Meeting/Slate 9:00 am



Howe Science Fair 6:00-9:00 pm

School Closed;Offices/Buildings Open

Teacher In-ServiceElementary & Secondary

MES Skating Party

Mt. Lebanon Ice Rink

1:00-3:00 pm

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Session 2 Ends

JES Battle of the Books

5th Grade 3:45 pm

HS Orchestra Concert

HS AUD 7:30 pm

HS Orchestra Senior Reception

HS Center Court

MES Read Across America

Theme Week 2/26-3/2

HS Orchestra Rehearsal

HS AUD 6:00-9:00 pm



President’s Day

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District Choral Tiered Concert

Rehearsal HS AUD

MS 8:30-10:30 am

ES 1:00-3:00 pm

District Choral Tiered Concert

HS AUD 7:00 pm

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1 2 3HES Lunchtime ClubsSession 1 Ends

LES Lunchtime Clubs Session 1 Ends

WES Lunchtime Clubs Session 1 Ends

HS Snowball DanceHS Center Court8:00-11:00 pm

7654 8 9Howe Spelling Bee

1-3 Grades 6:00 pm

MES Science Fair & Ice Cream

Social 6:00-8:00 pm

HES Talent Show 7:00 pm

HES Food Drive Ends ACT (Not at MTL)

LES Mardi Gras11:00 am-3:00 pm

WES Winter Carnival11:00 am-3:00 pm

PTA Council MeetingWES 9:00 am

LES Read In Night (Grades 1-3)3:30-4:45 pm


MES PTA Meeting 8:45 am

HES Talent Show Rehearsal6:00-8:00 pm

HES Food Drive Begins

JES Lunchtime ClubsSession 2 Begins

WES Lunchtime ClubsSession 2 Begins

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February2018

Mission


JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Courage

Key:


Elementary

JANUARY 2018

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7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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28 29 30 31

MARCH 2018

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

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25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Kindergarten Registration Opens

WES DEAR

FES Breakfast with

Someone Special

7:30-8:30 am

LES Book Fair 8:30 am -3:00 pm

FES PTA Meeting 9:00 am

WES Book Fair 9:00 am-3:00 pm

& 5:30-8:30 pm

WES Snuggle Up & Read

6:30-8:30 pm


HES PTA Meeting/Elections 7:00 pm

HS Band Concert

HS AUD 7:30 pm

PMEA District 1 Jr. High DistrictOrchestra RehearsalHS AUD (All Day)

Class of 2019 Primary Election

MES Markham Circle Breakfast7:45 am

MES Principal’s Coffee 8:45 am


PMEA District 1 Jr. High DistrictOrchestra ConcertHS AUD 7:30 pm

Elementary Orchestra

Rehearsal HS AUD

8:00 am - 4:00 pm


& 4:00-7:00 pm


Elementary Orchestra Concert

HS AUD 7:30 pm


HS PTSA Meeting HS Room D205 9:00 am

Elementary OrchestraRehearsal HS AUD8:00 am -4:00 pm

Elementary Orchestra ConcertHS AUD 7:30 pm

2018 22HS Freshman Class Breakfast

HS Center Court 7:15 am

HES Carnival 6:30-8:00 pm

JES Art Night 6:30-8:30 pm

JMS Student-Faculty

Basketball Game 7:00 pm

HS Evening Theatre Co..

Production


HS Evening Theatre Co.ProductionHS FA Theatre 7:30 pm

HS Junior Class BreakfastHS Center Court 7:15 am

LES Coffee with the Principal8:45 am

HS Evening Theatre Co.Rehearsal HS FA Theatre

Band Tiered Concert

Rehearsal HS AUD

8:00 am-3:00 pm


Rehearsal HS FA Theatre

Band Tiered Concert

HS AUD 7:30 pm



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JMS 8th Grade

Washington DC Trip

JMS 8th Grade

Washington DC Trip

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Spring Recess


Spring Recess


29Spring Recess

Schools Closed:Offices/Buildings Open

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Daylight SavingsBegins

WES Go for Greens Week3/12-3/16

HS Band RehearsalHS AUD 3:00-9:00 pm


19 HS Senior Class

Breakfast HS Center

Court 7:15 am

HS Spirit Assembly

Howe’s Got Talent 6:00-9:00 pm

MES Markham’s Got Talent

MMS AUD 6:00 pm


Production



JMS 8:00-10:00 pm

HS Sophomore ClassBreakfast HS CenterCourt 7:15 am

JES PTA Meeting 9:30 amMES Markham’s Got TalentRehearsal MMS AUD 4:00 pm

LES PTA Meeting 7:00 pmWES PTA Meeting/Elections6:00 pm

HS Evening Theatre Co.ProductionHS FA Theatre 7:30 pm

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1 2 3HES Lunchtime Clubs Session 2 Ends

JES Battle of the Books4th Grade 3:45 pm

LES Read Across America Day

WES Lunchtime ClubsSession 2 Ends

PMEA District 1 Jr. High DistrictBand RehearsalHS AUD (All Day)

HS Community ServiceDeadline for NHS Applicants

HES Barnes & Noble Book FairSouth Hills Village10:00 am-4:00 pm

PMEA District 1 Jr. HighDistrict Band ConcertHS AUD 2:00 pm

7654 8 9Cum Laude Rehearsal

HS AUD 7:15 am

FES Book Fair & Art Show

6:00-8:00 pm

Cum Laude Ceremony

HS AUD 7:00 pm

LES Lunchtime ClubsSession 2 Ends

JES Breakfast with SomeoneSpecial 8:00 am

FES Book Fair 7:45 am-8:30 am& 3:30-6:00 pm

Elementary Orchestra Rehearsal HS AUD1:00-7:00 pm

College Board SATReasoning Test Only

Elementary Orchestra Rehearsal HS AUD2:00-7:00 pm

PTA Council MeetingFES 9:00 am

WES Science Fair 6:30 pm

MES PTA Meeting/Election7:00 pm

HS Winter Sports RecognitionHS AUD 7:00 pm

Howe PTA Meeting 9:15 am

First Day of Spring Sports

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March2018

Mission


HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Loyalty

FEBRUARY 2018

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28

APRIL 2018

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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WES DEAR

JMS Poetry Happening

JMS Library 6:30-7:30 pm


PSSA Math Window

(Gr. 3-8)*

JES Earth Day Book Swap

LES Clean Up Day 3:30 pm

WES Family Dance

6:30-8:00 pm

HS Art Show

HS C20 Lobby 7:00-9:00 pm


HS Pool 8:00-10:00 pm

PSSA Math Window (Gr. 3-8)*

HS US History/APUSH/

Pitt Calculus Exam

WES PTA Meeting 2:45 pm







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(Gr. 3-8)*

HS Senior CommencementSpeeches Due

PSSA Science Window (Gr. 3-8)*

HS Informal DanceSouth Gym 7:30-10:30 pm


PTA Council Workshop &Installation LuncheonHS 11:00 am

MMS Jazz Band ConcertMMS AUD 7:30 pm


MMS Jazz Band RehearsalMMS AUD 3:15-5:15 pm

PSSA Science Window

(Gr. 3-8)*

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Elementary

MARCH 2018

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

MAY 2018

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31


54321 6 7HES PTA Mtg. 9:00 am

JMS Jazz Rehearsal

JMS AUD 3:00-6:00 pm

JMS Jazz Night

JMS AUD 7:30 pm

JES Spring Sing 2:00 pm

LES Science Fair 6:00-8:00 pm

HS Masterworks Choral Concert St. Paul’s Church7:30 pm

111098 13PSSA English Language

Arts Window (Gr. 3-8)*

PSSA English Language


ACT (Not at MTL)

Pgh Int’l Children’s TheaterMMS AUD 11:00 am & 2:00 pm



HS Auditorium closed

through May 18

PSSA English LanguageArts Window (Gr. 3-8)*

NHS Rehearsal HS AUD 7:15 am

NHS CeremonyHS AUD 7:00 pm



School Board Discussion Mtg.


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FES Community Service Week4/3 - 4/6

HS Masterworks ChoralRehearsal St. Paul’s Church3:30-7:00 pm

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April2018

Mission


MELLON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Spring Recess


Elementary Report Cards Released

WES DEARJMS PTA Meeting 9:00 amLES Spring Sing 10:00 am & 2:00 pmFES Foster Friend AwardPresentation 1:00 pm

FES PTA Meeting 1:30 pmHS Theatre Daytimes HS FA Theatre (All Day)

WES Open House5:30-7:30 pm 2:15 Dismissal

Keynotes of South HillsHS FA Theatre8:00 am-3:00 pm

MMS Orchestra RehearsalMMS AUD (All Day)

HS Theatre Black BoxHS FA Theatre (All Day)

JES PTA Meeting 9:30 amLES Spring Sing 10:00 am & 2:00 pmHowe Open House5:30-7:30 pm 2:15 Dismissal

MMS Orchestra ConcertMMS AUD 7:30 pm

HS PTSA Joint Board

Luncheon HS Room D302

12:00 pm

HS PTSA Meeting 1:00 pm

LES Walk to School Week5/14-5/18


20LES Open House5:30-7:30 pm2:15 pm Dismissal

HS Percussion ConcertHS FA Theatre 7:30 pm

Elementary Act 80 Day Grs.1-5 Noon DismissalPM Kdg in Session

JMS Choral Rehearsal

MMS AUD (All Day)

MES PTA Appreciation &

Social 9:30 am

HS Percussion Concert


HS Children’s Percussion Concert HS FA Theatre1:00 pm

HS Percussion ConcertHS FA Theatre 7:30 pm

PTA Council Mtg. & Presentationof Georgia Pogue ScholarshipsHS 9:00 am

HS Percussion RehearsalHS FA Theatre 3:00-9:00 pm

JES Open House5:30-7:30 pm2:15 pm Dismissal

Howe Family Reading Night6:00-8:00 pm (Raindate 5/24)




HES Election Day Bake Sale

HS Percussion Rehearsal

HS FA Theatre 3:00-9:00 pm

HS Percussion RehearsalHS FA Theatre 3:00-9:00 pm

HS Spring Sports RecognitionHS AUD 7:00 pm


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FES 5th Grade Visitation toMMS 9:00 am

JES 5th Grade Visitation toJMS 9:00 am

HES 5th Grade Visitation toJMS 1:30 pm

Howe 5th Grade Visitation toMMS 1:30 pm

LES PTA Meeting 7:00 pmHS Awards CeremonyHS FA Theatre 7:00 pm


Memorial Day

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HES Breakfast withSomeone Special8:00-8:30 am

LES 5th Grade Visitation to JMS 9:00 am

WES 5th Grade Visitaton toMMS 9:00 am

MES 5th Grade Visitation toJMS/MMS 1:30 pm

JES Family Fun Fair 5:00-7:00 pmMES Open House & Art Show5:30-7:30 pm2:15 pm Dismissal

HS Choral Concert HS AUD 7:30 pm

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JMS Choral RehearsalMMS AUD (All Day)

HS Senior ReceptionCenter Court 2:45-4:00 pmHS 2:00 pm Dismissal

HS Choral RehearsalHS AUD 4:00-9:00 pm

JMS Choral ConcertMMS AUD 7:30 pm

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JES Field Day (Raindate 6/1)WES 1st Gr. Parent TransitionMeeting (current Kdg. parents)9:00 am

WES Volunteer AppreciationSocial & PTA Meeting 12:00 pm

LES Spring Sing 10:00 am & 2:00 pmHS Theatre DaytimesHS FA Theatre (All Day)

MES Markham Magic 5:00-8:00 pm


AP Exams


AP Exams


AP Exams


AP Exams


AP Exams


Election Day22 Keystone Exams Window*



JUNE 2018

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

APRIL 2018

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14

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21 4 5MMS 8th Grade Trip toWashington DC

WES Breakfast Social7:45-8:30 am

Howe PTA/Volunteer Breakfast9:15 am

JMS Curriculum inAction Night 7:00-8:30 pm 2:00 pm Dismissal

AM & PM Kindergarten NOT in Session

MMS 8th Grade Trip toWashington DC



Elementary Band Rehearsal(HES, JES, WES, MES, FES)MMS AUD 8:00 am-12:00 pm

HES International Night6:00-8:00 pm

96 FES Staff AppreciationLuncheon 12:00-1:00 pm

JES Staff AppreciationLuncheon 12:00-1:00 pm

Howe Staff AppreciationLuncheon 12:00-1:00 pm

MES Staff Appreciation Luncheon 12:00 pm

WES Staff AppreciationLuncheon 12:00-1:00 pm

HES Open House 5:30-7:30 pm 2:15 Dismissal

HS Musical HS AUD 7:30 pm

Howe 5th Grade Colonial Day

HS Musical HS AUD 7:30 pm

WES Spring Garden Clean-Up10:00 am

HS Musical HS AUD 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

MMS Choral RehearsalMMS AUD (All Day)

MMS PTA Meeting 8:45 amMMS Staff Appreciation Lunch11:00-am - 2:00 pm

FES Open House5:30-7:30 pm2:15 Dismissal

MMS Choral ConcertMMS AUD 7:30 pm

Elementary Band Rehearsal(Howe and LES)MMS AUD 8:00 am-3:00 pm

PTA Council Central OfficeStaff Appreciation LuncheonHS 11:30-1:00 pm

Elementary Band Concert(Howe and LES)MMS AUD 7:30 pm

HES Staff Appreciation Week 5/7 - 5/11Howe Staff Appreciation Week 5/7-5/11JES Staff Appreciation Week 5/7-5/11LES Staff Appreciation Week 5/7-5/11MES Staff Appreciation Week 5/7-5/11WES Staff Appreciation Week 5/7-5/11Elementary Band Concert(HES, JES, WES, MES, FES)MMS AUD 7:30 pm

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May2018

Mission


JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

KindergartenOrientation in AllElementarySchools

HS Mandatory Senior Mtg.

HS AUD 7:45 am

MMS Curriculum in Action Night 7:00-8:30 pm 2:00 pm Dismissal

AP Exams AP Exams AP Exams

AP Exams

AP Exams

Key:


Elementary

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11:15 pm Dismissal for Kindergarten

12:00 pm Dismissal forGrade 1-12

All Elementary Schools5th Grade Clap Out11:45 am


HS Semester Exams

JMS 8th Grade RecognitionMt. Lebanon Main Park

MES Field Day 1:00-3:30 pm

WES 5th Gr. Recognition9:00 am-3:00 pm

HS CommencementCeremony HS Stadium7:00 pm

HS Semester Exams

HES 5th Grade FarewellWES Field Day 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Class of 2018 Picnic in the Park 12:00-1:30 pm

HS Commencement Rehearsal1:30 pm

LES Ice Cream Social 6:00 pm

HS Semester Exams

FES Field Day

HS Cap & Gown DistributionHS Student Activities Office3:00-3:30 pm

JMS Writing Celebration3:00-4:00 pm


20191817 21 22Kennywood DaySchool Board Regular Mtg.


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1st Snow Make-Up Day

2nd Snow Make-Up Day 3rd Snow Make-Up Day 4th Snow Make-Up Day

Additional Snow Days will bemade up at the end of theyear.


1 2Howe Field Day (Raindate 6/4)



HES Run Through theWoods 5K

6543 7JES Science Fair

JMS Band ConcertHS AUD 7:30 pm

HES Field Day

LES Grand Finale

MMS 8th Grade RecognitionMt. Lebanon Park11:00 am -3:00 pm

HS Cap & Gown DistributionHS Student Activities Office3:00-3:30 pm

ACT (Not at MTL)JMS Band RehearsalHS AUD (All Day)

JES Science Fair Family Night6:30-8:00 pm

MMS Band ConcertMMS AUD 7:30 pm

HS Class of 2018 Prom


MMS Band RehearsalMMS AUD (All Day)

JES Science Fair

JMS Orchestra ConcertHS AUD 7:30 pm


HS Film FestivalFA Theatre 7:30 pm

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June2018

Mission


MT. LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL

Key:


Elementary

JULY 2017

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31

MAY 2018

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

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July 2018Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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August 2018Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Joint Discussion/RegularBoard MeetingHS Room D205 7:30 pm

School Board RegularMtg. HS Room D2057:30 pm

School Board RegularMtg. HS Room D2057:30 pm

Mt. Lebanon School District maintains a cumulative student recordfor each child. This information is kept in order to assist in the day-to-day operation of the educational programs and to meet therequirements of federal and state laws. The information regardingeach child includes student identification and attendance data,information on academic progress and performance, and results ofstandardized group achievement and cognitive ability tests. Recordsof standardized tests taken by secondary students on a voluntary basis,usually for college entrance purposes, are also recorded. Disciplinaryrecords, certain juvenile history record information and student healthrecords also are maintained as required by state law.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affordsparents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certainrights with respect to the student’s education records. They are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education recordswithin 45 days of the day the District receives a request for access.

Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principala written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect.The principal will make arrangements for access and notify theparent or eligible student of the time and place where the recordsmay be inspected.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s educationrecords that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurateor misleading.

Parents or eligible students may ask the District to amend a recordthat they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should writethe school principal, clearly identify the part of the record theywant changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.

If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by theparent or eligible student, the District will notify the parent oreligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to ahearing regarding the request for amendment. Additionalinformation regarding the hearing procedures will be provided tothe parent or eligible student when notified of the right to ahearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiableinformation contained in the student’s education records, exceptto the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception which permits disclosure without consent isdisclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests.A school official is a person employed by the District as anadministrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member(including health or medical staff); a person serving on the SchoolBoard; a person or company with whom the District hascontracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor,medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student servingon an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievancecommittee, or assisting another school official in performing hisor tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest ifthe official needs to review an education record in order to fulfillhis or her professional responsibility.

Upon request, the District discloses education records withoutconsent to officials of another school district or educational agencyin which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department ofEducation concerning alleged failures by the District to complywith the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the

annual notification Information STUDENT RECORDS POLICY—ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA

office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy ComplianceOffice, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue,SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605.

DISCLOSURE OF DIRECTORY INFORMATION PUBLIC NOTICEUnder FERPA, the District also may disclose without consent“directory information” concerning a student. For example, directoryinformation may be included in publications such as sports programs,newspapers, radio and television news releases, websites, awards andgraduation programs, yearbooks, alumni directories, musical and playprograms and other school publications. Directory information isinformation not generally considered harmful or an invasion of privacyif disclosed, including but not limited to the student’s name, address,telephone number, e-mail address, photograph, date and place of birth,major fields of study, participation in officially recognized activities andsports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates ofattendance, degrees and awards received and other similarinformation.Under certain Federal and Pennsylvania statutes, theDistrict is required, upon request, to provide the names, addresses andtelephone numbers of all secondary students to military recruitmentoffices and to institutions of higher education, including certain tradeand vocational schools. Parents who wish to have their childrenexempted from publication or other disclosure of directoryinformation, including disclosure to military recruiters and/orinstitutions of higher education, may do so by letter to the schoolprincipal within thirty days following the receipt of this notice.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENTThe District continues its policy of non-discrimination on the basisof race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin, language, sexualorientation, pregnancy, protected genetic information, gender identity,handicap or disability in its educational programs, activities andemployment practices, as required by Title IX of the 1972 EducationalAmendments, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Individuals withDisabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and allother applicable state, federal and local laws and ordinances. See BoardPolicy AC.

For information regarding Section 504 compliance, The Americanwith Disabilities Act and Title IX compliance, contact the Director ofHuman Resources, Mt. Lebanon School District, 7 Horsman Dr.,Pittsburgh, PA 15228, (412) 344-2080). Applicants may request anyneeded accommodation to participate in the application and/orinterview process.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDSEach building’s principal is resposible for protecting the confidentialityof personally identifiable information regarding exceptional andprotected handicapped students in accord with state and federal lawand the school district’s student records policy.

SERVICES FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDRENAct 212, the Early Intervention Services System Act, entitles allpreschool children with disabilities to appropriate early interventionservices. Young children experiencing developmental delays or physicalor mental disabilities and their families are eligible for early interventionservices. At-risk children are eligible for screening and tracking.

The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare is responsible forproviding services to infants and toddlers, defined as children from

birth through 2 years of age.For information, contact Alliance ForInfants, Birmingham Towers, 2100 Wharton Street, Suite 705,Pittsburgh, PA 15203, 412-885-6000.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education is responsible forproviding services to preschool children from age 3 until eligible forkindergarten. For information, contact Project DART, 475 E.Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120. 412-394-5736.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES FOR SCHOOL-AGE SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTSMt. Lebanon School District provides a free, appropriate publiceducation to special education students. To qualify as a specialeducation student, the child must be of school age, in need of speciallydesigned instruction and meet eligibility criteria for mentally giftedand/or one or more of the following physical or mental disabilities asdefined by Pennsylvania State standards: autism, deaf-blindness,deafness, emotional disturbance, hearing impairment, mentalretardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other healthimpairment, specific learning disability, speech and languageimpairment, traumatic brain injury, and visual impairment includingblindness.

The school district utilizes identification procedures to ensure eligiblestudents receive an appropriate education program consisting ofspecial education and related services, individualized to meet studentneeds. At no cost to the parents, these services are provided incompliance with state and federal law and are reasonably calculatedto yield meaningful educational benefit and student progress.

To identify a student, who may be eligible for special educationservices, various screening activities are conducted on an ongoingbasis. These screening activities include review of group-based data(cumulative records, enrollment records, health records, report cards,ability and achievement test scores); hearing, vision, physical, aspeech/language screening for first graders in the spring of each schoolyear, and review by a building-level instructional support team.School district personnel and/or parents may refer a student forscreening to the school principal.

When screening results suggest a student might be a student with adisability, the school district seeks parental consent to conduct amultidisciplinary evaluation. Parents who suspect their child may bea student with a disability may request an evaluation at any timethrough a written request to the school principal. The letter shouldindicate the parentís reason for the request. Parents who suspect theirchild may be eligible for gifted education may request an evaluationat any time, with a limit of one request per school term, through awritten request to the school principal.

Services designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities requirea triennial evaluation report (ER) except for students diagnosed withmental retardation who require a biannual evaluation report. TheIndividualized Education Program (IEP) team uses the ER to developthe IEP, which is reviewed at least annually. The Notice ofRecommended Educational Placement (NOREP), signed by theparent allows the school district to implement the IEP. The districtmaintains a continuum of services which include autistic support,blind and visually impaired support, deaf and hard of hearing support,emotional support, learning support, life skills support, physicalsupport, and speech and language support. Services are provided onan itinerant, resource, part time, and full time basis in a regular schoolor at a location other than the regular school, as determined by theIEP team.

When screening results suggest a student may be eligible for giftededucation, the school district seeks parental consent to conduct amultidisciplinary evaluation. The initial evaluation is summarized inthe Gifted Written Report (GWR) and used by the GiftedIndividualized Education Program (GIEP) team to develop the GIEP.After the initial evaluation, students identified as mentally gifted arereevaluated before a change in educational placement is recommendedor under recommendation of the GIEP team. The Notice ofRecommended Assignment (NORA), signed by the parent, gives theschool district permission to provide services. Enrichment, accelerationand specialized study activities are provided to students as part of theirgifted education program to address their unique needs.

The extent of special education services and the location for the deliveryof such services is determined by the IEP/GIEP team and are basedon the student’s identified abilities, needs, chronological age and thelevel of intensity of the specified intervention.

The school district also provides related services, such as transportation,physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech and languagesupport, required for the student to benefit from the special educationprogram.

Parents may obtain additional information regarding special educationservices and programs and parental rights by contacting the childísschool principal or the Supervisor of Special Education at 412-344-2012.

SERVICES FOR PROTECTED HANDICAPPED STUDENTSIn compliance with state and federal law, Mt. Lebanon School Districtwill provide to protected handicapped students services oraccommodations which are needed to provide equal opportunity toparticipate in and obtain the benefits of the school program andextracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to thestudent’s abilities. These related aids are provided withoutdiscrimination or cost to the student or family. In order to qualify as aprotected handicapped student, the child must be of school age witha physical or mental disability which substantially limits or prohibitsparticipation in or access to an aspect of the school program. Servicesand protections for protected handicapped students are distinct fromthose applicable to exceptional students enrolled or seeking enrollmentin special education programs. For further information about theevaluation procedures and provision of services to protectedhandicapped students, contact the Supervisor of Special Education at412-344-2012.

VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORS ON SCHOOL BUSESOn February 4, 2014, Act 9 of 2014, an amendment to the Wiretapand Electronic Surveillance Act, was signed into law, permitting audiorecording on a school vehicle for disciplinary or security purposesprovided that the School Board has adopted a policy that authorizessuch audio recording on school vehicles. On April 15, 2014, the Mt.Lebanon School Board passed Board policy EECAF allowing for audioand video recording on the District’s fleet of school busses and/or on aschool bus/van contracted from an outside provider. The main premiseof video camera(s) and audio recording equipment on a bus is toprovide additional data to the bus driver and school district officials inmonitoring the conduct of student riders.

policies/rightsFor copies of complete School District Policies, please contactyour principal or visit www. mtlsd.org

WEAPONS POLICYIt shall be the policy of the Board that possession of a weaponby students, employees, or visitors is prohibited in any Mt.Lebanon School District building, on any grounds of the Mt.Lebanon School District, by a student on his or her way to orfrom school, in any vehicle providing authorized transportationof students to or from any Mt. Lebanon School Districtbuilding or District sponsored function, activity or event andat any school function activity or event whether or not held onMt. Lebanon School District grounds.The term “Weapon” shall include, but not be limited to, anyknife, razor, razor blade or other cutting instrument or cuttingtool, sharpened wood, sharpened metal, nun-chuck stick orother martial arts devise, brass or metal knuckles, club, metalpipe, blackjack, chemical agent such as mace, tazer, shocker orstun gun, any explosive or incendiary device, firearm (includingpellet guns and B.B. guns), gun, slingshot, bow, arrow or anyother similar device from which a projectile may be discharged,including a firearm or other weapon which is not loaded orwhich lacks a component or device necessary to render itimmediately operable, and/or any other tool, instrument orimplement capable of inflicting serious bodily injury. The term“weapon” shall include “weapon look alikes,” including anyinstrument or implement designed to look like a weapon.“Possess” and “possession” shall mean being on the person ofany student, employee or visitor or in a person’s motor vehicle,locker or otherwise under his or her control.

STUDENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL OFFENSESPOLICYNo student shall distribute, dispense, possess, or use or be underthe influence of any alcoholic beverage, malt beverage orfortified wine or other intoxicating liquor or unlawfullymanufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, inhale, use or beunder the influence, except for a valid medical purpose, of anynarcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate,marijuana, other intoxicant or substance causing ahallucinogenic or toxic effect, anabolic steroid or any othercontrolled substance, as defined in schedules I through V ofsection 202 of The Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.

about the curriculum including academic standards to beachieved, instructional materials and assessment techniques;b) a process for review of instructional materials: c) the rightto have their child(ren) excused from specific instructionwhich conflicts with their religious beliefs, upon receipt bythe District of a written request from the parents or guardians;d) the right to have their child(ren) excused from the Stateassessments if, upon inspection of the assessments, the parentsor guardians find the assessments to be in conflict with theirreligious belief and wish their child(ren) to be excused, uponwritten request to the school superintendent: e) theopportunity for involvement in the strategic planning process;f ) the right to have their child(ren) excused from the anyresearch studies or surveys conducted by entities other thanthe District unless prior written consent has been obtained;g) the right to review the State assessments in the District twoweeks prior to their administration (or as soon thereafter asthe district receives the assessments during hours convenientto the parents and guardians; and, h) the right to have theirchild(ren) excused from instruction regarding the preventionof human immunodeficiency virus (AIDS) and other lifethreatening and communicable diseases when the instructionconflicts with the parents’ or guardians’ religious beliefs orprinciples, upon receipt by the District of a written requestfor exemption.Under Act 88, students have the right to decline to participatein education projects involving harmful or destructive use ofanimals (ie: dissection, vivisection, incubation, capture, etc.)

VOLUNTEER CLEARANCESThe Mt. Lebanon School District welcomes and valuesvolunteer participation in our schools. To ensure the safetyof our students, the Mt. Lebanon School District requiresvolunteers to comply with the Mt. Lebanon School DistrictPolicy IJOC School Volunteers.Visit http://www.mtlsd.org/parents/volunteerclearances forinformation that will help you determine the type ofclearances, if any, that you will need to volunteer in Mt.Lebanon Schools. Contact your building principal if you havequestions.

Section 812), or as defined in The Controlled Substance, Drug,Device and Cosmetic Act (35 P.S. 780 -101), the PennsylvaniaDrug and Alcohol Abuse Control Act (71 P.S. 1690.101), or anyregulations relating to the foregoing statutes, or any successorstatutes or regulations before, during, or after school hours atschool or in any other school district location as defined herein.

NON-SCHOOL RELATED DRUG ANDALCOHOL VIOLATIONSThe Mt. Lebanon School District believes that high standards ofconduct and citizenship are essential for students and recognizesthe importance of students making safe and healthy choices aboutrisky social behaviors. Students will be restricted fromparticipation in extracurricular and interscholastic activities for aprescribed period of time for any of the following conduct that isconfirmed to have occurred off-campus at a non school relatedfunction: use, possession, sale, distribution or procurement of anyamount of alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances (otherthan legally prescribed medications) or drug paraphernalia orbeing under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other controlledsubstances (other than legally prescribed medications).

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICYIt is the policy of the District that sexual harassment of and/or bystudents in any form is strictly prohibited, will not be tolerated,and will result in appropriate disciplinary action up to andincluding suspension or expulsion of students or reprimand,suspension or termination of employees in accordance with lawsand collective bargaining agreements as may be appropriate.

PARENTAL RIGHTSIn accordance with School Board Policy IF—Curriculum andParent Rights and Chapter 4—Curriculum Regulations, parents(guardians) have the following rights: a) access to information

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