News from the Lion's Den Preschool

Recently, the preschool children were treated to a visit from members of the Leo #1 Fire Department in Red Lion.  Chief Tim Mooney taught the children about the importance of smoke detectors, how to call 911, and if there is a fire in their house to “get out and stay out”.  He and fellow fire department member Earl Urey showed and explained the various pieces of clothing and equipment that a firefighter must wear.  The preschoolers then went outside where firefighter Dylan Oliver explained the many pieces of equipment that are used on the fire truck.  The children were in awe when Chief Mooney went way up high in the bucket.  None of the children were interested in going up in the bucket, but a few were treated to having their picture taken when it was safely on the ground.  All in all, it was a day the preschoolers won’t soon forget!

Marketing Fair

On Friday, January 11, the Business Department hosted the Annual Marketing Fair in Mrs. Krouse's room--B105. All Marketing students were required to make a food dish of their choice and market that product with a booth and advertisements, as well as samples of their food for all to try.  Faculty, administrators, and students attended the fair. Every semester, Mrs. Krouse's Marketing students must participate in the fair in order to complete the requirements for the class.  All attendees vote for three specific categories. Winners were as follows:

Best Food:  Nate V

 Best Verbal Presentation: Sierra S

 Best Marketing Booth: Tori S

A great time was enjoyed by all!!!  Recipes are available upon request.

SAT Deadline Approaching

The SAT test will be given at Red Lion Area SHS on Saturday, March 9th.  This test is based on three sections:  Critical Reading, Math, and Writing.  Colleges will accept scores from either the ACT or SAT for admission purposes.

NEW THIS YEAR!  Students must provide a photo ID at the time of registration (photo must be scanned in) as well as upon entering the test location on test day.  Students will not be admitted to the testing site without a photo ID -- no exceptions!!

SAT registration materials are available in the Guidance Office, as well as directions on how to upload your photo for registration.  The deadline for registration is February 8th.

If you have specific questions, we ask that you contact your child's guidance counselor.

Congratulations to...

Congratulations to Mr. Keith Blackwell for receiving the Red Lion Area School District's Higher Information Group's Teacher of the Month Award for the month of December.  Congratulations Mr. Blackwell, keep up the good work.

Red Lion Athletics

This Week in Red Lion Athletics...


Girls Basketball After losing to Dover last Monday (45-43), the Lady Lions were determined to bounce back. Losing to Dallastown previously this season, the Lions were scheduled to play them again... this time on the road. Battling to the final seconds, the Lady Lions came out on top this time winning by a 1 point margin (45-44). The week didn’t close there. Red Lion would play Boyertown in Red Lion’s showcase tournament, giving the Lady Lions another close win (47-44). The game vs. Central, which has been originally scheduled for this past Friday, has been post poned to this Wednesday (1/30). In addition to rescheduled Wednesday game, the team will be home Tuesday (New Oxford) and Friday (Southwestern). Friday is Senior Night.
   
Boys Basketball The team starts a new week comming off of 2 wins and 1 loss. Red Lion beat Dover earlier this past week (45-36), lost to Dallastown mid-week (62-56), and defeated Central York Saturday night in American Heart Association’s ‘Red-Out’ game (48-29). The team will be on the road Wednesday (Spring Grove) and Friday (Southwestern). 


Wrestling The Wrestling team will compete on their own mats this week. They will take on Central York on Wednesday. Matches set to begin at 7:30 PM in the Ronald E. Abe Fitzkee Athletic Center.
   
Swimming Red Lion Swimming goes on the road on Thursday to take on Central York. Meet begins at 4:30 PM.

Competition Cheerleading Red Lion Competition Cheerleading earns first place in their competition they partook in over the weekend in Exeter.

Come out and support your Lions this week! LION PRIDE DIGS DEEP! Best of luck to all athletes!

For scores and up-to-date information, be sure to follow the Athletic Dept. via Twitter @RLAthletics. Get the latest information regarding schedules and scores on http://tinyurl.com/aa89wwe .

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Ben Otte

Science Happenings

Science Happenings...

As we approach the half way point of the year, there is a lot of action taking place in science classes.  Biology students are building DNA models as they prepare for the next round of classroom diagnostic tests.  These tests help to make sure students are prepared to pass the Biology Keystone exam in May.  The Keystone exam is a state requirement for all students taking Biology.

Chemistry students are learning how to do titrations.  It is important for students to be able to take measurements and conduct experiments safely.  In light of recent incidents, the chemistry department has refocused on safety issues.

In Physics students are conducting the Physics Bravery test.  Students use a bowling ball pendulum to study conservation of energy.  This is part of the curriculum leading to a study on amusement park rides that culminates with a visit to HersheyPark.

Engineering Principles I students wrapped up their semester course with a Sumo Wrestling contest.  Students battled in head-to-head competitions to see who had the strongest robots.  Two exciting days of competition led to student victors: Devon B., Tyler S. and Harrison S.

Here are a few pictures from the competiton:

First place on right, 3rd place on left

Athletics...