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August – September Family Newsletter
Andrew G. Curtin Intermediate 85 Eldred Street, Williamsport, PA—570-323-4785
www.wasd.org
I have had a lot of time to think this summer. One may infer that having a quiet building with no teach-
ers or students, I would find it rather easy to contemplate life throughout the work day. While this could
be correct, however, I'm referring to thoughtful considerations that are more nocturnal in nature. You
see, I made the decision to add another family member to our brood. Again, easy to presume that since
Cortland, also known as Baby Zero, is now heading into kindergarten, the empty-nest syndrome has
prompted me and my wife to consider having another child. Yet, another wrong presumption. Instead, I
took on a four-legged friend. As if four children with sports schedules, another dog and a job weren't
enough, we got a puppy. Sorry, “we” may be a bit inaccurate. “I” got the puppy.
Everything seemed right (in my head) when I took the aforementioned youngest out (in his police uni-
form) on a Saturday morning and instead of getting the yogurt and milk I stated I would, I picked up our
latest addition. Let's just say I've been paying for it ever since, especially at 2 a.m. most days. Guess that
is better than spending the entire night on the dining room floor next to her crate like our first night as a
two-dog family.
So, despite my quiet contemplations under the stars, for nearly half the summer, it was not until 3:30 this
morning that I decided to put these words on paper. Here are a few points from my summer of puppy
love and how they compare to the start of the school year:
Be Accountable: There is no other way to explain the reason why I insist on being the one to clean up
the messes (and there are many) and/or wake up to take the dog outside. I brought her into our house; I
need to care for her (the most). The same holds true for our students. We all make mistakes; all we
need to do is take responsibility for our actions. It is one of the best lessons that we could ever teach.
Expectations are Essential: We already have shared our expectations and they are pretty simple. Each
student is asked to BE HIS/HER BEST in all that he/she does. Success is inevitable, if we allow our
students’ talents to be unleashed.
Boundaries: This is always a fun one and can be applied in and out of our building. In school, there is an
acceptable way to act toward one another and the adults in our building. Like in your house, our adults
command respect and will reciprocate it to your child. Beyond our building, and in cyberspace, it is es-
sential for your children to have boundaries in their social media adventures and messaging capabili-
ties. Please be sure they do not use the blind courage of this platform to say and do things they would
not do in your presence. The bite from his/her actions may actually be worse than the bark.
Routines: Like the usual walks and feedings for the pup, it is imperative our building and its families set-
tle in to a routine. Even if it means putting a harness on other outside activities.
If you think we are going to expect less than the best from your child, you may be barking up the wrong
tree. With your help, we will be the best in show.
Sweet dreams; I used to have them.
Mr. Michaels
August—September 2016
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
PTO
T-Shirt/
Hoodie
Sale
BEGINS
Aug. 29 Day 1
Aug. 30 Day 2
Aug. 31 Day 3
1 Day 4 2 Day 5
Cherry and
White Day
3
4 5 Labor Day
Holiday —
NO
SCHOOL
6 Day 1
Box Tops
Competi-
tion
Begins
7 Day 2 8 Day 3 9 Day 4
Orange and
Black Day
10
11
PTO Discount
Card Sale BE-
GINS
12 Day 5 PTO
Meeting
@ 7:30 in
Rm. G05
13 Day 1 14 Day 2 15 Day 3 AGC Guest
Scooper
@
Bruster’s
16 Day 4
Team Jersey
Day
17
18 19 Professional
Develop-
ment Day—
NO
SCHOOL
20 Day 5 21 Day 1 22 Day 2 23 Day 3
Red and Black
for National
Checkers Day
24
25 26 Day 4 27 Day 5
PTO Discount
Card Sale
ENDS
28 Day 1 29 Day 2 30 Day 3
Andrew G. Curtin Intermediate Staff (Continued)
Classroom Teachers: 4th Grade
Classroom Teachers: 5th Grade
Classroom Teachers: 6th Grade
Mrs. Julie Campbell Mrs. Kirstin Grove Mrs. Stephanie Armstrong
Mrs. Rona Hine Mr. Derrick Lanzer Mrs. Kendra Cook
Mr. Seth Moser Mrs. Christy Phillips Mrs. Tyra Crews
Ms. Brianna Nau Mrs. Elizabeth Rafferty Mrs. Denay Gair
Mrs. Linda Radocaj Mrs. Vonnena Sheleman Ms. Nadera Hoyt
Mrs. Bailey Snyder Mrs. Carey Taddeo Ms. Kaya Loehr
Mrs. Brenda Watkins Mrs. Amy Twist Mrs. Brenda Steele
Mrs. Joy White Mrs. Erin Weaver Ms. Kelli Vassallo
Special Education Teachers:
Title I Teachers:
Unified Arts Teachers:
Mrs. Esther Brennan - AS Mrs. Michelle Dixon - Coach Mr. Matthew Foote – Phys Ed
Mr. Adam Allison- ES Mr. Trevor Enderle - Coach Mrs. Jennifer Griswold – Phys Ed
Mrs. Alice Good – 4th Gr. Mrs. Elissa Koontz Mr. Ed Jonassen—Art
Mrs. Patti Jones - 4th Gr. Mrs. Kristen Waters Mr. Kevin Henry – Band
Ms. Ashley Raniero – 4th Gr. Ms. Sarah Lenig Mrs. Michelle Hinkal – Music
Mrs. Michelle Bitner – 5th Gr. Specialist: Mrs. Katey Martin – Art
Mrs. Jennifer Larson – 5th Gr. Mr. Erick Edler – Counselor Mrs. Anna Radspinner – Strings
Mrs. Jeanne Goodell – 6th Gr. Ms. Lydia Heiser – ESL
Mr. James Pagano – 6th Grade Mrs. Amy Neylon – Gifted
Ms. Maria Pulizzi – 6th Grade Mrs. Donna O’Brien
Nursing Staff: Support Staff: Cafeteria Staff:
Mrs. Emily Linn- Nurse Mrs. Claudine Giffin-Inclusion Support
Mrs. Mary Masden - Manager
Mrs. Karen Bucheit- Health Room Tech
Ms. Nicole Kulka - Inclusion Support
Mrs. Beth Getgen
Mrs. April Gardner- Health Room Tech
Mrs. Angela Lyles- Autistic Support
Ms. Lisa Lucas
Mrs. Amanda Rennicks - Emotional Support
Mrs. Susan North
Support Staff: Mrs. Diane Snyder – Library Aide
Custodial Staff:
Mrs. Ashley Arriaga - Inclusion Support
Mrs. Kelly Sponhouse - Inclusion Support
Mr. Darryl Wilson- Head
Mrs. Jessica Beckman - Inclusion
Mr. Tim Bodewes
Mrs. Robin Bingham— Emotional Support
Mr. Dave Cendoma
Mrs. Jennifer Black— Autistic Support
Mr. Jason Pick
Andrew G. Curtin Intermediate Staff 2016-2017
Principal: Mr. David J. Michaels Assistant Principal: Mr. William Rathjen Secretary: Mrs. Kimberly Cillo Attendance Secretary: Mrs. Joni Case
PTO Points and Members
Barb Fritz President
Bridget Allen Vice President
Rachel Holcomb Treasurer
Kristen Fsher Corresponding
Secretary
OPEN Recording Secretary
Membership to the PTO is free and open to all parents and guardians of Curtin students. To join, simply attend meetings or events, or volunteer to serve on a committee. Meetings will be held on the second Monday of every
month at 7:00 p.m. at Curtin. In the event that there is no school on the designated Monday, the meeting will be moved to the Tuesday of that week. Unexpected changes will be an-
nounced as soon as possible.
CURTIN IS ON THE WEB!
Check us out @
www.wasd.org
under schools!
Nondiscrimination Policy
The Williamsport Area School District is an
equal opportunity education institution and will
not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, and handicap in its activi-
ties, programs, or employment practices as re-
quired by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, Title IX Education Amendment of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.
For more information regarding civil rights,
grievance procedures, or services, activities,
and facilities that are accessible to and usable
by handicapped individuals, contact:
Anne Logue, Director of Human Resources,
Williamsport Area School District, 2780 &
2790 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA
17701, telephone number (570) 327-5500 ex-
tension 33541.
REMINDER FROM CAFETERIA
Dear Parent(s),
Please be informed that even though your
child(ren) receives a free or reduced lunch, if
you pack their lunch you must pay for the
milk. The cost of milk is $0.50. The milk is
only included as part of the complete meal
your child receives.
Thank you,
Curtin Cafeteria
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Odyssey of the Mind…
...is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students.
Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to pre-
senting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the
local, state, and World level. Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and from about 25 other coun-
tries participate in the program. If any student is interested in joining Curtin Intermediate School's OM
team please sign up in the main office. Parents are also an important part of this program....contact Amy
Neylon, Gifted & Enrichment Teacher for more information.