News from the Family and Consumer Science Department...

At the Senior Awards Ceremony held on May 21, 2013, The York County Association of Family and Consumer Science Award was presented to Lauren E and the Family and Consumer Science Department Award was presented to Gabrielle D.  Both Lauren and Gabby were chosen for the awards based on their outstanding academic achievement, character and leadership in class.  We congratulate them on their graduation from Red Lion and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

Gabrielle D

Lauren E

Social Studies News...

 

We here in the Social Studies department are hard at work preparing for finals and the end of the year.  For four of our students, the end of this year has brought an exciting field trip as a result of winning the Constitution Literacy Competition.  On May  3, 2013, the four winners of Red Lion’s first annual Constitution Literacy Competition took their tour of Washington D.C..  Aurora L, Lucas C, Nick K, and William C were accompanied by Mr. Bull, and Mr. and Mrs. Maris. The winners got a tour of the inside of the Capital where they got to see the chambers and sit in the gallery.    The Social Studies department looks forward to seeing who will win the second annual CLC, and we would like to wish everyone good luck on their finals.

News from the Foreign Language Department...

 

Students in the French, German, Latin and Spanish classes have been busy preparing themselves for their upcoming annual field trip to Washington D.C.  French 3 and 4 classes as well as Spanish 3 and 4 classes have been diligently studying the artists of their respective countries to glean some information about the culture of the country and the impact of these artists on the world. 

French 3 students choose an individual painter and prepare a written paper as well as an oral presentation, done in French, at the National Gallery of Art.  The French 4 students act as observers and evaluators of their peers.  This year, students have studied Matisse, Monet, and Van Gogh.                          

Spanish 3 students have worked in groups studying the lives of 6 Spanish artists including El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, Picasso, Dalí and Miró.  This year, for the first time, their presentations were done on Google presentations, making the artwork much more available and visible for their classmates.  While in the gallery, students will have a chance to see works of these artists and also see the artwork of those artists who influenced these famous Spaniards. 

The Latin 4 students will be visiting the gallery to note the influence of Rome and Roman mythology on many artists. This year, all of the artwork viewed by the students is done by Italian artists.  They will be asked to observe these influences on both paintings and sculptures currently on exhibit in the gallery.

The German 4 students will have the opportunity to visit the Holocaust museum as part of their study of Germany and its culture.  They will take a guided tour of the museum and note the impact of the holocaust.  As part of the German 4 curriculum, students have studied the existence of a resistance movement called the White Rose.  They will look for evidence of this group in the museum and observe all of the signs and written materials in German.

This field trip is certainly one of the highlights of the study of Foreign Language for our students.  Students return with a more global perspective of art and its influence on culture in general.  Many times, they return with their first glimpses of American artwork also.

News from the Special Education Department

 

Senior year is almost over for the class of 2013!  It is such a season of great excitement for both students and their parents, as memorable endings and new beginnings occur one after another. If your child is a member of the class of 2013, has had an IEP, and received learning support services throughout his/her educational career, you may be wondering how your child’s learning differences will affect his future plans.  The educational rights that are found in an Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.) end when your daughter or son graduates and a NOREP (Notice of Recommended Educational Placement) is signed, exiting her or him from the program.   Whether your child directly enters the work force or pursues more training or education, some of the accommodations and modifications which helped your child succeed in school can also help your child find success in future endeavors.  There will be a HUGE difference, however, your daughter or son will now be totally responsible for advocating for herself / himself.  You can help advise your child, but you cannot talk to anyone at either a job or a school.  However, your child is not being sent out into a void.  Red Lion Area Senior High School will be providing your child with a document entitled “Senior Summary of Performance,” which will briefly detail the accommodations and modifications she received in school, along with suggestions that may help her succeed in the post-high school world.  This guide has been prepared with input from your student, and should assist him in asking for the change(s) he would need an employer or educator to make in order to “level the playing field” so that he could have an equal opportunity to succeed.  Additionally,  if your child qualifies for services from OVR (Office of Vocational Rehabilitation – see prior blog post) a counselor might assist your child with this process. 

Mock Accident Demonstration

The Red Cross Club at the Senior High conducted its 7^th Annual Mock Accident Demonstration on Friday, April 26^th, for the senior class.  The purpose of the demonstration was done to remind seniors about the dangers and effects of drinking and driving, especially during the Prom season.  Emergency service providers from York Area Regional Police, Red Lion Fire Department, Red Lion Ambulance, Dallastown Fire Department, Yoe Ambulance, York Hospital Medic 97, York Hospital Trauma Services, and Stat Medevac 13 along with the local businesses of Baker’s Garage and Miller’s Excavating volunteered their time at no cost to the district for this demonstration to occur.  The high school Red Cross Club appreciates the understanding, cooperation, and support of everyone involved as it educated our senior class and worked to promote a Safe and Alcohol Free Prom.

News from the Music Department...

I am pleased to officially announce for the second year in a row the Red Lion Area School District and Community has been named by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) as a "Best Community in Music Education" for 2013.  Attached to this email is the press release and two promotional graphics celebrating our district as a "Best Community in Music Education."

Thank you for your continued support of our students and of our musical activities both within our schools and our community.


Sincerely,

Curtis H. Crone
Director of Bands
Red Lion Area Senior High School

Teacher of the Month...

A belated Congratulations to Mrs. Kim Morris of the Business Department who was selected as the Red Lion Area School District / Higher Information Group Teacher of the Month for February!  Congratulations and Thank You Mrs. Morris!

News from the English Department...

English Students of the Month – April

Featured Teachers: Mrs. Ayala, Mrs. Shultz, and Mrs. Masser

Mrs. Ayala’s students: 

Austin T.

Austin consistently earns very high grades in English. He is talented at writing and has an extensive vocabulary. More importantly, he is a thinker. He always takes the reading further and incorporates his own thoughts and views, whether they be philosophical, historical, or religious, to make the learning his own. He has a hunger for learning and always offers the class a new perspective. Mrs. Ayala says, “One of the best things about being Austin's teacher is that he challenges me and my thinking in new ways. He has caused me to look at literature that I have taught for many years differently. His potential in life is endless.”

Rachel D.

Rachel is one of the most attentive students who is energized to learn. She is a critical thinker and shares her unique ideas with the class. She has a good work ethic and is a leader when working in groups.

Mrs. Shultz's students:

Jeri W.

From Mrs. Shultz: “I believe Jeri deserves to be a student of the month because of her work ethic, attitude and humility. To be frank, Jeri is probably mad at me for nominating her because she does not like to be in the spotlight like this. However, this is one of the reasons she is so amazing. Jeri works hard on every assignment given, and if she is confused she asks for help. In addition, her work is thoroughly completed, showing quality and depth. Therefore, her work ethic and positive attitude help her to overcome challenges and to be a leader among her peers.” 

Katie S.

From Mrs. Shultz: “I believe Katie deserves to be a student of the month because of her work ethic, helpfulness, and self-confidence. Not only does she complete her work thoroughly, showing quality and depth, but also Katie inspires her classmates to do the same. In addition, the quiet confidence that surges out of Katie allows her to be comfortable being who she is and helps others to feel comfortable being in her presence.  Therefore, her work ethic and self-confidence help her to embrace challenges, to grow from opportunities presented to her, and to be a leader among her peers.”

Mrs. Masser’s students:
Olivia L.

Olivia has earned student of the month because she is a vocal participant, an interested reader, and one who makes continual progress in the program.   Olivia is 15 years old.  Her favorite book is Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson.   She enjoys competitive color guard, and she loves to draw.   She most looks forward to spending time with her boyfriend, Wyatt this summer. 

Brandon Z.

  

 

Brandon is a helper in class on a daily basis.   He achieves high grades, and is willing to work with others who might be struggling with one of the many skills we study in class.  Brandon is 15 years old.  His favorite book is Black Diamond, by Patricia McKissack.   He enjoys playing baseball and hanging out with Joe Giusto, his secretary of defense.  Brandon is looking forward to having more time to read books this summer. 

 

News from Technology Education...

Senior Donald S writing programs for his Boe-Bot project.

Level 4 seniors posing with their Boe-Bot microprocessor driven robots.

Level 3 Electronics students posing with their (mostly) completed Digital Electronic Trainer projects. A fine looking bunch of kids.

Hayden J and Zac W working on lab activities, wiring digital electronic circuits using NAND gates

Here is an example of the Level 3 Electronics project. This is a digital electronics trainer along with it’s schematic diagram. Students build the entire project from scratch including making their own circuit boards.

Congratulations!

On Tuesday evening, April 23rd, Sophomore Lucas Crumbling received an award from ASM International South Central PA Chapter (Material Science Engineers) for his science fair project in which he sought to recreate the first photographic technique.  Lucas was one of only nine other students in the York, Lancaster, and Harrisburg areas to receive this recognition!

On Thursday evening, April 25th, Senior Emily Zelger will receive an outstanding high school chemistry student award from the South Central PA Section of the American Chemical Society.