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Weekly Recap for Friday, Jan. 17, 2020

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Weekly Recap

REMINDER:  There is NO SCHOOL this Monday, Jan. 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.


39 named November Boyce Pride winners
Thirty-nine Boyce Middle School students were recently honored with December Boyce Pride Awards, a monthly celebration of kindness, sponsored by the Boyce PTO.  Read more

 

PTC hosts district-wide food drive throughout February
The Upper St. Clair Parent Teacher Council is hosting a district-wide drive to benefit the families served by the South Hills Interfaith Movement throughout the month of February. This effort is a part of SHIM’s annual Sack Hunger community wide campaign. Collection boxes will be located within all six of the district’s schools.  Read more

 

Video:  Jan. 13 School Board Meeting
Upper St. Clair School Board meetings can be viewed online at uscsd.tv. Video of the Monday, Jan. 13 meeting was posted earlier this week. Click here to watch

 

2020-2021 Spanish-American Cultural Exchange
Upper St. Clair High School students have the opportunity to participate in a cultural exchange with our partner school in Spain. USCHS students will host students from Colegio Santa-Maria in October 2020, and complete the exchange by traveling to Spain to visit their exchange partners from June 7-24, 2021. An informational meeting will be in room 144 at the high school on Thursday, Feb. 20.  Read more

 

Kindergarten registration set for March & April
Kindergarten registration for incoming Upper St. Clair kindergarten students and their families will be held late-March and early-April at each of the district’s three elementary schools as follows:

  • Baker Elementary: Tuesday, March 24 and Thursday, April 2
  • Eisenhower Elementary: Wednesday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 31
  • Streams Elementary: Thursday, March 26 and Wednesday, April 1

Appointments, which last approximately 20 minutes, will be scheduled between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on each of the registration days. Online appointment scheduling will begin in February.  Read more

 

District launches new sub-program for non-certificated teachers
Second of two information sessions set for this Thursday, Jan. 23 
The Upper St. Clair School District is launching a new Extended Teacher Certification Program for non-educators who are interested in serving as substitute teachers. The program is aimed at those who hold a bachelor’s degree in any subject from an accredited college or university but do not have a Pennsylvania teaching certificate.  Read more
Learn more at upcoming information sessions – click here to register online

 

Athletics

 

In case you missed it…

 

Upcoming Events

January
17:  First Semester & Second Marking Period Ends
20:  NO SCHOOL – Teacher Inservice
20:  Baker Duck Donuts Spirit Night
21:  Fort Couch PTSO meeting, 9:30 a.m.
22:  High School Principal’s Advisory Committee, 9:30-11 a.m., the Snyder’s home
23:  Extended Teacher Certification info meeting, 9:30 a.m., Admin. Building
23:  Eisenhower Spelling Bee, 3 p.m., library
23:  IB MYP/DP Parent Meeting, 7 p.m., High School
24:  Baker Variety Show, 6:30 p.m., High School theater
24:  Eisenhower Family Bingo Night, 6 p.m., Fort Couch
25:  Streams Talent Show, 12:30-2:30 p.m., High School
27:  School Board meeting, 7 p.m., Administration Building
30:  Boyce Spelling Bee, 3:30 p.m.
31:  Report Cards issued for Second Marking Period

February
1-29:  District-wide Food Drive for SHIM
3:  USCHS Girls Lacrosse kick-off meeting, 6:30 p.m., High School LGI
4:  Choral Booster meeting, 7 p.m., High School choir room
5:  PTC meeting, 9:30 a.m., Fort Couch
6:  6th Grade Deer Valley Parent Meeting, 7 p.m., Boyce
7:  Streams Family Bingo, 6 p.m., High School
8:  USCHS Sadie Hawkins Dance, 7:30-10 p.m., High School
10:  School Board meeting, 7 p.m., Administration Building
10:  College Recruiting Simplified, 7 p.m., Mt. Lebanon HS Fine Arts Little Theater
11: Streams PTO meeting, 9:30 a.m.
11:  8th Grade Parent Meeting, 7 p.m., High School
13:  Fort Couch Valentine’s Dance, 7 p.m.
14:  EARLY DISMISSAL for students (HS 10:55; Elem 11:30; Boyce/FC 11:55)
18:  Fort Couch PTSO meeting, 9:30 a.m.
18:  Screenagers documentary, 10 a.m., McLaughlin Run Road Activity Center
18:  Screenagers documentary, 7 p.m., Community & Recreation Center
19:  USCHS PTSO meeting, 9:30 a.m.
20:  Streams Children for Children Event, 6 p.m.
21:  Progress reports – third marking period 
21:  Baker Read-A-Thon begins
22:  Winter Blast, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Community & Recreation Center
23:  Baker Texas Roadhouse Spirit Night
24:  School Board meeting, 7 p.m., Administration Building
25:  Baker Bedtime Stories, 6:30 p.m.
26:  USCHS Principal’s Advisory Council (PAC), 9:30 a.m., location TBA

Coming Up….Mark your Calendar:  
March 24:  Kindergarten Registration – Baker Elem.
March 25:  Kindergarten Registration – Eisenhower Elem.
March 26:  Kindergarten Registration – Streams Elem.
March 31:  Kindergarten Registration – Eisenhower Elem.
April 1:  Kindergarten Registration – Streams Elem.
April 2:  Kindergarten Registration – Baker Elem.
April 6-13:  NO SCHOOL – Spring Recess
May 14:  Elementary Schools S.T.A.R. Night, 7 p.m. / Early Dismissal Elem. ONLY
May 21:  Fort Couch Celebration of Learning, 7 p.m. / Early Dismissal FC ONLY
May 25:  NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
May 28:  Boyce Celebration of Learning, 7 p.m. / Early Dismissal Boyce ONLY
June 2:  Red Carpet/Prom, 7 p.m.
June 4:  Baccalaureate, 5:30 p.m. / Graduation, 7 p.m.
June 15:  USC Kennywood Day
July 20-24: Leadership Academy

 

Help Wanted

Check out our current employment opportunities and apply online for the following positions:

Substitute opportunities with flexibility: The school district is currently recruiting for several substitute positions including teachers, school nurses, teacher aides, nutrition center workers, custodians and bus drivers. These are great opportunities for those with school-age children as most follow the school calendar. Only work the days you’re available!!! Apply online!

 

Bulletin Board

Be sure to check the district’s online community bulletin board for information about upcoming community events as well as summer science camps, sports camps, dance clinics and more…

Transition Opportunities for special needs students

  • NEW: Used Musical Instrument Drive: Jan. 24-25
  • NEW: USC Transportation Scholarship: Applications due by April 30
  • NEW: Boys' Youth Lacrosse: Spring registration is open
  • NEW: Pura Vida Bracelets to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research
  • NEW: Lunar New Year Celebration: Jan. 30
  • NEW: Financial Literacy for Tweens and Teens: Jan. 30
  • MLK Day of Service: Jan. 20
  • College Alternatives: New Century Careers - Jan. 27
  • Free College Tuition in Germany
  • Mock Crime Scene Workshop: March 14
  • STEM Adventure Day Camp: June and July
  • CRC Healthy Together 10-Week Program: Jan. 25-April 11
  • And more…

 


Tina Vojtko, Communications Specialist
Upper St. Clair School District
tvojtko@uscsd.k12.pa.us