Mr. Dibble's 3rd Grade Talent Show

Mrs. Hepler's 2nd graders putting on a Holiday Play!

"Talent Show": Mrs. Miller's 3rd Grade Class

Kindergarten Celebrating the Holidays

Kindergartners took turns trying to crack a "Holiday Ornament" pinata that was created by all kindergartners.

2009 Sharing Parade!

The theme for the 2009 Sharing Parade was "In This World Together." The pictures above show fifth graders holding letters as 5th grader Paige McConnell reads her acrostic poem of "In This World Together."

Young Authors at Blue Ridge

Author and songwriter Barry Louis Polisar pictured with Blue Ridge Elementary Students

Students from the Blue Ridge Elementary, Middle, and High Schools attended Young Authors’ Day at Keystone College on November 4th. This is an annual event sponsored by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Reading Association that enriches and encourages students’ writing abilities. Students submitted a piece of their written work to be published on a CD given to all participants. This year’s highlighted author and songwriter was Barry Louis Polisar who wrote and sang the song All I Want is You featured in the film Juno and on the Grammy Award-winning Juno Soundtrack. He is also an accomplished author of children’s books, poems, and songs. Students listened to Mr. Polisar’s engaging and interesting presentation on how he got his start in writing. His love of writing was evident and students were entertained by his funny songs, poems, and jokes. Students also attended additional break-out sessions given by professionals who have careers in writing. The event proved to be a wonderful opportunity for
students!

Dinner with Santa and Movie Night (Sponsored by PTO)

The Blue Ridge PTO had their annual Dinner with Santa and Movie Night for our students, their families, and community members. They had a terrific turn-out and all of the children's faces were full of excitement as they sat on Santa's lap. From 5:00pm to 7pm the children had the opportunity to eat pizza with their families, work on a craft, and sit on Santa's lap. At 7:00pm their was a showing of Santa Buddies in the gymnasium.

Grade 4 Choral Concert Rehearsal

H1N1 Prevention tips and video clip

Click on the link below to access the H1N1-in-PA website and a Stop H1N1 music video...

http://h1n1inpa.com/info-for-specific-groups/information-for-schools/

Prevention Tips:


1. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and discard the tissue in the wastebasket. If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve, but never into your hands or onto bare skin.
2. Keep your hands away from your face and don’t touch your mouth, nose and eyes.
3. Wash your hands with soap often. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer will work too.
4. Keep frequently used surfaces clean, such as knobs, countertops and desks.
5. Stay home from school if you do get sick.

Stop H1N1 Music Video

Stop H1N1 Music Video

Click on the link above to view a H1N1 prevention music video.

Kids can't grow up responsibly if parents don't show them how

You probably know some people who've never quite grown up. They may have jobs, but never seem to be able to live on their own.

One reason may be that they didn't learn how to take on the responsibilities of adult life. Their parents may not have taught them the skills they need--to balance a budget or to take care of basic life skills like cooking or doing laundry.

If you want your child to grow up and live as an independent adult, you need to start teaching him those skills today. Here are some ways you can help your child develop the habits that will get him ready for adult life:

1. Expect him to get himself up in the morning. Even a first grader can learn to wake up to an alarm.
2. Teach him to care for his own clothes. Young children can put clothes in the laundry basket.
3. They can fold their own clothes and put them away. Older kids can learn how to do laundry.
4. Help him manage money. Whether it's an allowance or payment for extra chores, teach your child the value of saving.
5. Enlist his help. Every family member should do something that helps out the family. Young children can set the table. Older kids can learn how to prepare a simple meal. When they do these things, thank them for making your home run more smoothly.
6. Volunteer. Make time for your family to volunteer together. Doing something for others builds responsibility.

Reprinted with permission from the January 2010 issue of Parents make the difference!® (Elementary School Edition) newsletter. Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute®, a division of NIS, Inc. Source: William Damon, The Path to Purpose: Helping Our Children Find Their Calling in Life, ISBN: 9781-4165-3723-6 (Free Press, www.simonandschuster.net).