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PV Showcase

Welcome to our Monthly Showcase.  We are proud to share Activities & Happenings from around the district!

Thank you to our Building News Coordinators for their contributions to PV’s Showcase: Karen Tarquino (EG), Wendy Ledford (SCH), Peggy Jacobson (SK), Jen Derstine (SO), Gina Kratz (MSE), Donna Muscatello (MSW), and Tom Komp (HS).

APRIL 2024

reflective of events of March 2024

Ursinus Partnership
EG: Ursinus students working with first graders on St. Patrick’s Day activities
Mission to Mars
MW: Sixth grade science classes formulate a plan to establish a colony on Mars!
Reading Olympics
EG: fifth grade team of readers!
Principal for a Day!
SK: Two students won “Principal for the Day,” shadowing Mrs. Nassoiy
Women's History Graffiti Wall
HS: in celebration of Women's History Month, the library invited students to share women who inspired them
Route to Freedom
ME: Social studies classes applied their knowledge of the Underground Railroad, assuming the role of conductor and mapping a route to the North for freedom seekers
Leap Day
SCH: third grade students create origami frogs (part of a science unit on Force) and observe efforts to LEAP their frogs into cups
Lego Land
ME: The library's "Lego land" is a lively space! Students can free create or choose challenge cards
Women's Club
EG: Fifth grade students are honored by the Women’s Club for their outstanding efforts
True Grit
MW: seventh grade social studies classes practice grit and perseverance with a very difficult M&M stacking challenge
Rainbow Lab
MW: Eighth grade physical science classes honed their lab skills to recreate the hue of the rainbow
Fiddlers
EG: students fiddling Irish tunes!
Kindness Month
SCH: Sharing kindness with classmates
Flat Lay Photos
ME: 8th grade ELA students create Flat Lay photos to represent their understanding of the play The Diary of Anne Frank
Happy Helpers
SCH: the group promotes Random Acts of Kindness month throughout the building
Creating a Skippack Flag
SK: with guidance from Skippack Township, students brainstormed themes representing the area such as the Lenapes, Turtles, flowers, Palmer Park, Bald Eagle nest and covered bridges.
VIP Lunch Table
SK: students on the winning Golden Row can choose to have the VIP Lunch treatment

MARCH 2024

reflective of events of February 2024

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
MSW: Students spread kindness and beyond in order to create a welcoming school environment for all!
BINGO!
EG: February winners
Zebra Fish
MSE: students participate in BioEyes, a University of Pennsylvania sponsored program, investigating embryo development, genetic crosses and mutations by crossing a wild type zebra fish with an albino zebra fish
BeeBots
SO: 1st grade students use BeeBots to practice coding
State Police Visit
SK: State Troopers talk to Kindergarten about being safe. They also talk about fears. The Trooper shared that he is scared of the dark.
LOCAL ART SHOW
MSW: General Federation of Women's Clubs PA Art Show winners include: 6th Gr Giulianna P - Motif printmaking project (2nd place); 7th Gr Kate T - Still Life oil pastel (3rd place); and 7th Gr Addison A - Two-Point Perspective watercolor (1st place)! Congratulations!
101 Days of School
SO: celebrating the 101st day of school with a 101 Dalmatians theme!
100th Day
SK: Students enjoy playing games, creating shirts and doing 100th day activities in their classrooms
Music Maestros
EG: students receive the Music Maestro award
Viking Buddies
HS: Viking Buddies visit Citizens Bank Park for the Cool Schools Polar Plunge, excited to be "freezin' for a reason" - so that all students can be included!
PBIS Reward
SCH: Students earn a Pajama/ Camp reward for their efforts to be Safe, Responsible, and Respectful
Random Acts of Kindness
SO: “Kindness Rocks” during Random Acts of Kindness week!
DNA
MSW: Students create models of DNA using gummy bears, Twizzlers and toothpicks
Feb 5th grade safety of the month
PE Super Hero Teachers
SK: Mr. Pfluger, Mr. Mungin and Mrs. Mann have fun participating in PE class with the students
Dog Poems
MSE: classes make observations and write poems about dogs as part of a poetry imagery lesson
String Fest
SCH: orchestra members participate in the annual PMEA District 11 String Festival
Art Show
HS: visit the 10th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibit at the Montgomery County Community College Pottstown Campus. PVHS student work will be on display thru March 22nd
MLK Essay Contest
SCH: students reflect on the life and times of Dr. King, expressing how his words and actions can be an inspiration and guide for their generation
Spring Play - Moana
MSE: The musical cast and crew put on an incredible performance of Moana! Bravo!

February 2024

reflective of events of January 2024

Mentors
SO: Multilingual Learners work with high school World Language mentors
Eat the Rainbow
SCH: Students in grades 3-5 explore nutrition and healthy habits
Egyptologist
MSE: 6th Grade students enjoy a presentation from Dr. Philips, an Egyptologist from the University of Pennsylvania
MLK Day
MSE: students contribute to a Day of Service, completing a variety of volunteer tasks
Debate
MSE: Speech & Debate team competes in the St. Joe’s Prep tournament, sweeping all three top spots in Congressional Debate
PMEA
HS: Five students auditioned & were accepted into the PMEA District 11 Band Festival!
Kindness Crew
SO: Kindness Crew, including students from the autistic classroom and their 4th and 5th grade helpers, practice communication skills while delivering treats
Two Point Perspectives
MSW: seventh grade art classes add watercolor & landscape elements to create two point perspective drawings
Tail Waggin' Tutors
EG: students enjoy reading with their tail wagging friends
Rocket
MSW: Retired U.S. Navy captain and a former NASA astronaut, C. Ferguson, visits to share his experience s in space. He is a veteran of three space shuttle missions!
Golden Ticket
SCH: students learn about Golden Tickets- a new way to recognize whole class adherence to the Bell 3 Expectations (Being Safe, Responsible and Respectful)
Bus of the Month
SK: Congratulations to students of Bus 432!
Tail Waggin' Tutors
EG: second graders enjoy story time with a special visitor
PENPALS
MSW: making new friends and learning about different cultures & lifestyles with students from Collège les Ménétriers in Ribeauvillé, France. Trop cool!
Strings
SCH: 2nd and 3rd year Band/Orchestra students get ready for their concert
Classroom Community
SK: classes build community through gaming and activities such as inside the volcano, jump rope, and throwing for distance
Compassion Cards
SK: creating compassion cards for the staff & individuals connected to the Center for Loss and Bereavement
SPARK
SO: 5th Grade SPARK (Spread Positivity, Acceptance, Respect and Kindness) Council sponsors a mobile school store
3R Good Behaviors
EG: first grade class earns a special lunch with Mrs. Franciosa for 3R good behaviors

January 2024

reflective of events of December 2023

Legos for Learning
HS: Using Legos to build population pyramids & discuss characteristics of developed & developing countries
Indoor Camping
SCH: as a reward for following the Bell 3 behavior expectations, 3rd graders earn a camping themed day with activities connected to reading & writing
Giving Tree
SCH: 5th grade service club members collect hats, gloves, and socks to create gift bags for Helena’s Hope Bag
DaVinci Visit
SK: 2nd graders visit the DaVinci Science Center
Tuba Christmas
HS: at the annual Lansdale Tuba Christmas event, tuba & euphonium students from around the area rehearse and perform traditional holiday carols
Trail Maintenance
MSW: Green Team members perform important maintenance on the trail through beautiful Muhlenberg Woods
Winter Concert
MSE: students share the gift of music during the 7th and 8th grade winter concert
Dr Recess
SO: Dr Recess assembly program focuses on fun, active games & activities for recess
The Outstanding Student Award
SK: The Community Club of Collegeville presents students with The Outstanding Fifth Grade Award
Viking 200 Club
SK: Viking 200 Club winners for trimester 1
Readers Theater
MSE: sixth graders participate in a winter themed reader’s theater to kick off the winter break
Digital Photography
HS: digital photography students visit the Eastern State Penitentiary (year 15!)
Snowmen
SO: 5th grade students create snowmen
Story Time!
EG: Third graders enjoy story time prior to the winter holiday break.
Greasers
MSE: 8th graders participate in annual “Greaser Day,” culminating The Outsides (by SE HInton) novel unit
Guest Artist
HS: in ceramics class, students welcomed guest artist Mr. Holman, who demonstrate how he throws on the wheel
Tail Waggin' Tutors
EG:
Still Life
MSW: students create still life pieces with plastic fruit and ceramic pottery using soft pastels
Sing-A-Long
EG: all staff & students gather to sing holiday songs
Peace & Smile Boxes
SO: first grade classes create Peace & Smiles Boxes for distribution to pediatric patients and other children in need of warm wishes
Stuff A Bus
MSW: annual stuff a bus festivities
Greenfield Visit
SCH: first grade students sing at Greenfield Senior Living Center

December 2023

reflective of events of November 2023

STEM Turkey Challenge
EG: developing a plan to get all 10 turkeys on the fence with limited supplies & time!
National Champions
HS: placing first in the USBANDS Group III Open National Championships with a score of 94.95!
Kids Care
SO: collecting donations to help community members during the holiday
Making Music
SCH: learning about the variety of instruments available to learn how to play
Dino Dig
EG: learning about dinosaur through a simulated dig
Museum Visit
MSW: visiting the Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College to foster a greater understanding of the visual arts
Honors Strings Orchestra Concert
HS: participating at the Montgomery County Honors Strings Orchestra Concert
Gratitude Tree
EG: sharing & displaying gratitude
GLO Dance
MSW: enjoying a visually spectacular event with a range of bright neon glow-in-the-dark colors
Veteran Visit
SCH: welcoming special visitor, Col. O’Brien, to learn more about Veterans' Day
Viking Award
SO: receiving the Viking Award for being respectful, responsible, safe, and kind
Giving Tuesday
MSE: students making cards & bookmarks for the Cardz for Kidz organization
BOOKSGIVING
MSW: swapping favorite titles with classmates
WalkAThon
SK: dancing to celebrate raising over $32,000 with 547 participants walking 5,534 miles!
Cave Painting
MSE: participating in a cave painting activity after studying examples from the Paleolithic Era
Bell 3 Reward
SCH: celebrating the Bell 3 reward for exhibiting Bell 3 behavior – being safe, respectful and responsible!
Engineering & Design
SK: working through the engineering & design process to plan, test & build arcades w/ recycled materials
Winter Board
SK: Thank you to parent volunteers for their creative bulletin board displays!
Art Food Drive
HS: hosting a food drive in connection with Children’s Dentistry of Trappe for Preston and Steve’s annual Camp out for Hunger Food Drive
Homonyms
EG: practicing homonyms such as hear & hear, break & bake
Sunshine Club
SK: spreading sunshine to celebrate good times & uplift during sad times
Wild West Book Fair
SO: enjoying the Wild West Book Fair, supporting adding new books to the shelves
Veterans' Day
MSE: recognizing Veterans & reading ‘America’s White Table’

November 2023

reflective of events of October 2023

Walk-A-Thon
SO: raising money for a new outdoor classroom- 2nd annual walk-a-thon
Learning Adventure
MSW: visiting Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for an overnight learning adventure
Turkey Disguise
SK: disguising turkeys to keep them safe for Thanksgiving!
Mystery Tube
MSE: hypothesising and testing to discover how the strings in a Mystery Tube are connected
Pumpkin Characters
SK: decorating pumpkins as a favorite character from a book
BOOK REPORTS
MSW: book reporting in imaginative ways (creating a song, poem, movie poster or comic strip)
Fire Prevention
SO: learning about fire safety with The Trappe Fire Company
Unity Day
EG: wearing orange to show unity
Geometric Proofing
MSW: practicing "proofs" in geometry by explaining scenarios posted around the classroom
Dog Visits
EG: welcoming our Tail Wagging Tutors!
Phanatic About Reading
MSE: participating in the "Phanatic About Reading" program to promote literacy skills
Pumpkin Characters
SCH: decorating pumpkins as a favorite character from a book
Graphic Design
HS: meeting with Mrs. Light from Paper Roo Press to learn about food packaging design
Leader Academy
HS: packaging & delivering children's books to area schools, charities, & pediatricians as part of Chick Fila A Leader Academy
Fire Prevention
SCH: learning about fire safety with The Trappe Fire Company
Creepy Carrots
SO: building a fence for Jasper Rabbit from the story, Creepy Carrots, using popsicle sticks as part of a STEM challenge.
Bell Run
SCH: participating in the annual Bell Run to raise money for H&S
Community Meeting
SCH: celebrating accomplishments, learning about upcoming events, and to reviewing our Bell 3 as part of a school-wide meeting
Culture Sharing
MSE: exploring culture by sharing important/ meaningful items

October 2023

reflective of events of September 2023

Childhood Cancer Awareness
SK: Supporting Childhood Cancer Awareness each September by wearing Gold/Yellow on Fridays
Biome Exploration
HS: studying how the soil in different biomes impacts percolation and permeability in AP Environmental Science
Kindergarten Orientation
SK: Welcoming our new Kindergarten “Class of 2036”
Welcome Lunch
SW: School counselors sharing lunch to welcome those new to the school
Welcome Back
SO: H&S welcoming families to the 23-24 school year with food trucks, face painting, and camaraderie
Fall Walk
SW: 1st graders spending time outdoors exploring & looking for signs of Fall while using their five senses
Read a Book Day
MSE: Celebrating NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY and learning about the library learning commons
Saving Fred
MW: saving Fred, a cooperative STEM activity to help a hapless gummy worm, promoting teamwork, problem solving, communication, & fine motor skills
Art Collaboration
HS: art dept collaborating with life skills students to develop shared responsibilities in supply management
Library Visits
EG: students working together to learn about the library
Constitution Day
EG: enjoying a read aloud & discussion with a judge on Constitution Day, followed by a Q&A
Playground Fun
EG: Creating friendships on the playground
200 Club
SO: recognizing students that earned a Principal's 200 Club ticket
Principal Meetings
SK: Mrs. Nassoiy welcomes each class to the 23-24 school year
Safety Patrol
SW: 20 outstanding 5th students serving as safeties (recommended by their 4th grade teachers)
College Settlement Camp
MW: MS Teams enjoying team-building activities, including a low-rope course and group challenge course
Thinking Outside the Box
HS: sharing & communicating ideas to think outside the box to solve a problem in math
East Rocks
Students rocking the theme: Respectful, Own it, Careful, and Kind during an assembly (sponsored in part by Red Robin)
Growth Mindset
MW: exploring the impact of Growth Mindset after reading biographies of "Famous Failures" & success after struggling