Grade 5 Visits Everhart Museum, Scranton PA

PASR Announces Woodson Award

Each Year the PA Association of School Retires issues Lauretta Woodson Awards to two employees from Susquehanna County School Districts.  This year the award went to two deserving employees of the Blue Ridge SD.  This year's winners were..........................

Katie Brown (HS Social St and English Teacher)

Tonya Haley (ES Life Skills support professional)

Pictured Above (L-R): Ellen Holdredge, Tonya Haley, Robert McNamara

A primary goal of PASR is the support of public education. One way that the state association and many of PASR’s local chapters show support is by giving scholarships to assist students in need majoring in education. PASR’s educational support committee has developed the Lauretta Woodson Award program to help showcase our public schools in a positive manner.

Dr. Lauretta Woodson was born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Chester High School. She attended West Chester Teacher’s College where she acquired a degree in Secondary Education in English. She received her master’s from Columbia and doctorate from Temple University. She began teaching at the Eddystone School District in the 1950s as an English teacher. She then became an instructor at Temple University and at this time received her doctorate. She then worked as an assistant professor at Temple University for more than 25 years. She retired around 1984.

Since joining the state association as a life member in 1988, Dr. Woodson rose through the ranks of PASR and assumed many esteemed positions within the organization, and was instrumental in helping PASR to become what it is today. She faithfully served the retired school employees in the Delaware Chapter and Region 1 for many years in numerous capacities. Upon her passing, she bequeathed a sum of money to PASR to be used for the support of public education.
The purpose of the Lauretta Woodson Recognition Program is to honor one educator and one support professional for doing an outstanding job within a district or school. Chapters select the award recipients and then present them with a medallion, certificate, and PASR pin.

Chapters may present the award in a variety of ways and are encouraged to utilize this opportunity to secure positive publicity for both the school and the Association. For example, the presentation could be done at a school board meeting, city council meeting, or even at an award or graduation ceremony. Each chapter is eligible to present the Lauretta Woodson Awards to one support professional and one teacher per fiscal year.

Local Government Contest Winners Recognized at New Milford Township Meeting

Essays and Pictures

Kayleen Conklin





Cassie Clapper

Making Books Come Alive at BRES! (Presented by BBC Education Students)

Students in grade PreK to Grade 2 had the opportunity to enjoy a Making Books Come Alive skit by Baptist Bible Education students. The students from Baptist Bible had four different programs they shared with students in grades PreK to Grade 2. The students enjoyed the performances and had an opportunity to be involved with some of the groups.

Attn: Parents
Come on out to our K-3 spring informance! This informal performance will be held on Friday, May 4 at 1:15 PM in the auditorium. It’s a great opportunity to see what we have been learning and doing in music class this year. We’d love to see you!

Artsonia Update!

The Elementary Art Program met the goal our Art Teacher, Miss Sarrah Dibble set in the fall to have at least one artwork for every student in the elementary on Artsonia. We have over 800 student artworks from Blue Ridge on the site and counting! They are hoping now to reach 1000 by the end of the year. Miss Dibble has also been able to purchase supplies that we have run out of through Artsonia's fundraising. Students can buy merchandise with their artwork printed on it. A portion of that goes to an art fund for the school. You can find our art gallery here: http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=17116

Great Job to Miss Dibble and our Elementary Art students!!

5th Graders Building Murals in Art Class

The 5th grade art classes are making their annual murals that will be displayed around the Elementary School. These pieces are built around the theme of exercise, sports, and nutrition and will be displayed in the elementary office and health office.

You can see art work form former fifth grade art classes in the cafeteria seating area and in the serving lines.

2nd Annual Local Government Week -- Coloring and Essay Contest Winners

PreK and K:

1st - Marissa Fiske

3rd - Elise Argust

HM - Brandon Carpenetti

Grade 1 and 2:

1st - Keeton Yannone

2nd - Dawson Stone

3rd - Noah Martin

HM - Taylor Holtzman

Grade 3 and 4:

1st - Kayleen Conklin

2nd - Ayden Judge

3rd - Cassidy Howe

HM - Garrett Peters

Grade 5:

1st - Cassandra Clapper
2nd - Sammy Cosmello

3rd - Sam Beesley

HM - Robert Reynolds

5th and 6th Grade Girls Travel Basketball Team Recognized

On Monday, April 2 the 5th and 6th Girls Travel Basketball Team was recognized for this past season's accomplishments. The following resolution was presented to the team.....................

5th and 6th Grade Girls Travel Basketball Team Resolution April 2, 2012

WHEREAS, the recently completed season has been an outstanding one for the 5th/6th Grade Girls (BRBC) Basketball Team, and

WHEREAS, the Girls BRBC Travel Team compiled an excellent record of ten wins and three losses, and

WHEREAS, this outstanding team captured the championship of the Girls Travel Team Championship Tournament held at Montrose School District and finished second in the Susquehanna Community Youth Basketball Tournament, and

WHEREAS, the members of the team: Emma Mangel, Alexa Stanley, Nichelle Clark, Gwen MacConnell, Abby Hartman, Delia Geyer, Emily Formosa, Miranda Brulla, Kristen Henley, Brianna Calla, Kaylnne Myers, Heidi Lynch, Alex Millard, Ashley Mirra, Anna Bonner, Makayla Philips, Danielle Goff, and Autumn Perrington practiced diligently, performed in an outstanding fashion, and conducted themselves in a manner which reflected credit on their school, and

WHEREAS, the team was superbly coached by Jim Mangel, Jody Stanley, and Pat MacConnell, and

WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors has been very supportive of the community youth athletic programs and eager to recognize outstanding achievement in this or any area of educational endeavor.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the official congratulations of the board be extended to these champions, to their coaches, parents, BRBC program, and the entire Blue Ridge Elementary and Middle School community.

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