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Kasara Nee
Kasara received an undergraduate degree in English Literature with a minor in Secondary Education from Saint Vincent College and teaches Keystone English 10. She believes that a great teacher has a combination of consistency and a sense of humor and recognizes that we live in a world where students crave constant and positive relationships with adults. Her favorite quotation comes from Mark Twain who said, Always do right. This will gratify some and astonish the rest.

Kristen Barnett
Kristen received her undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware and teaches 9th Grade and 11th Grade English. She believes that great teachers understand the value of looking beyond first impressions to the true worth of a person, classroom, or even school and that they are able to build relationships with their students in order to truly see how to make a difference in each students life. Her favorite quotation is from Henry David Thoreau who said, Its not what you look at that matters, its what you see.

Arts and Kutztown University in Elementary Education and teaches 2nd Grade. She believes that the most important characteristic of a great teacher is to be passionate about his/her job. Her favorite quotation is from Dr. Seuss who said, You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. Youre on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy wholl decide where to go.

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This newsletter is an official publication of the Eastern Lancaster County School District. Comments or suggestions are to be addressed to: ELANCO Extra c/o Patrick T. Winters 669 E. Main St. P.O. Box 609 New Holland, PA 17557-0609 In partnership with family, business and community, we will provide an environment in which all persons have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and character to become productive citizens in a changing world.

Rachel Foley
Rachel received her undergraduate degree from Millersville University and teaches 3rd and 4th Grade Emotional Support. She believes that the most important characteristic of a great teacher is to be open-minded. Her favorite quotation comes from Abraham Maslow who said, If you only have a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.

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669 E. Main St. P.O. Box 609 ELANCO School Board Glenn M. Yoder President Rodney Jones Vice-President Thomas E. Wentzel Treasurer Marion L. Martin Secretary (Non-Board Member) Jonathan Dahl Glenn Hartz Paul W. Irvin Melissa R. Readman Jennifer D. Zeiset Dr. Heidi L. Zimmerman Administration Dr. Robert Hollister Superintendent Dr. Nadine Larkin Assistant to the Superintendent Mr. Keith Ramsey Chief of Finance and Operations ELANCO Extra Editor Patrick T. Winters Printed by The Standard Group

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Deidre Petry
Deidre received her undergraduate degree from York College and teaches in the Alternative Education classroom. She believes that the most important characteristic of a great teacher is that they have a daily goal to help students succeed and grow academically and emotionally. Her favorite quotation is from Aristotle who said, Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.

New to the ELANCO Educational Family

For the 2013-2014 school year, ELANCO School District is excited to welcome 32 new faculty members to our educational family. While they are terrific at what they do and have become acclimated to their new surroundings in the District, we wanted to take this opportunity to give you some insight into who they really are and why they love what they do. believes that the most important characteristic of a teacher is having an open mind and flexibility so that students are provided with ample opportunities that make them aware of their capabilities. Her favorite quotation is from Winston Churchill who said, Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

Crystal Bickta
Crystal received her RN from the Reading Hospital School of Nursing; her BSN from Kutztown University; and her Certified School Nurse certification from Alvernia University and serves as a School Nurse for Garden Spot High School while providing services to middle school students as well. She believes that a great teacher is one who was called to the profession and believes that teaching is what they were destined to do so that they can share their knowledge with anyone who is willing to learn. Her favorite quotation is from Vivian Greene who said, Life isnt about waiting for the storm to passIts about learning to dance in the rain.

Sherry Lowe
Sherry received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Dakota and teaches 4th Grade. She believes that the most important characteristics of a great teacher are believing that all children can learn and striving to make a difference in the lives of students. Her favorite quotation comes from Henry David Thoreau who said, Its not what you look at that matters, its what you see.

Rebecca Alexander
Rebecca received her undergraduate degree from Millersville University and is a school psychologist at New Holland and Blue Ball. She believes that the most important characteristic for a great teacher and school psychologist is patience. Her favorite quotation is by Robert Goddard who said, It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.

Ashley Rutchauskas
Ashley received her undergraduate degree from Lafayette College and teachers 9th-12th Grade Business Education; Personal Finance, Careers and Financial Management, and Accounting I specifically. She believes that a great teacher is supportive and understands that every class is diverse and unique, so support is what allows each student to continue on the journey. Her favorite quotation comes from Robert Fulghum who said, Live a balanced life; learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.

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U"c!mi g E'e %$ i ELANCO Sch!!l Di$%#ic% Senior High Holiday Concert in the Auditorium @ 7:00p School Board Meeting at New Holland Elementary @ 7:00p Board the Bus Bowling at Brecknock Elementary from 3:30-5:30p Secondary Holiday Music Assemblies Elementary Spartan Band Holiday Tour Winter Break (No School) Elementary Wrestling Tournament from 8:00a-6:00p Brecknock PTO Meeting in the LMC @ 7:00p Blue Ball PTO Meeting @ 7:00p District Chorus Festival School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting in Community Hall @ 7:00p New Holland PTO Meeting in the Cafeteria from 7:00-9:00p Early Dismissal @ 11:15a HIGH SCHOOL ONLY Early Dismissal @ 11:15a HIGH SCHOOL ONLY End of 2nd Marking Period ELANCO Elementary Skating Party @ 5:00p 6

Loralie Bowe
Loralie received her undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University and teaches 3rd Grade. She believes that a great teacher has compassion and is able to love the students and find ways to reach each of them. Her favorite quotation comes from James Nesmith in Galaxy Quest who said, Never give up. Never surrender.

Amber Reif
Amber received her undergraduate Bachelors degree in Social Work from Eastern University; received her Masters degree and certification in Elementary Education from Arcadia University; and teaches 2nd Grade. She believes that the most important characteristic of a great teacher is to be flexible and to adapt to the needs of the students. Her favorite quotation is from William James who said, The greatest use of a life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.

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Jackie Boscaino
Jackie received her undergraduate degree in Elementary and Special Education from Millersville University and teaches Intermediate Multiple Disabilities Support. She

Lacie Buxton
Lacie received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and teaches Academic Chemistry. She believes that great teachers create a sense of community and belonging in the classroom where students are encouraged and comfortable to meet high expectations. Her favorite quotation comes from Benjamin Franklin who said, Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

Shannon Urich
Shannon received her undergraduate degree from Lebanon Valley College and teaches Autistic Support. She believes that the most important characteristic of a great teacher is passion. Her favorite quotation is from Forest Witcraft who said, A hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money I had in the bankbut the world may be a better place because I made a difference in the life of a child.

Lindsey Hubert
Lindsey received her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Arts in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh and teaches 10th Grade Chemistry. She believes that a great teacher creates a sense of community and belonging in the classroom. Her favorite quotation is from Henry David Thoreau who said, Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.

Kathryn Warren
Kathryn received her Bachelors degree in Elementary and Special Education from Millersville University and teaches Intermediate Emotional Support. She believes that the most important characteristic of a great teacher is a personal love of learning and an understanding that there is always room for growth. Her favorite quotation is from Confucius who said, Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

New to the ELANCO Educational Family .........1-3 Notice to Parents..................4 Integrated Pest Management Notification .......................5 AHERA Notification...............5 Senior Citizen Courtesy Card..................................5 Upcoming Events .................6

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Meghan Duffey
Meghan received undergraduate degrees from Pennsylvania State University in Advertising and Integrative

Front Row (Left to Right): Brittnie Frey, Kelly Hull, Deidre Petry, Loralie Bowe, Lacie Buxton, Rachel Foley, Erin McDonough, Kayla Gursky, Rebecca Alexander Middle Row (Left to Right): Breighana Guy, Katie Gentile, Jackie Boscaino, Shannon Urich, Sheila Zoleski, Ashley Rutchauskas, Kristen Barnett, Lindsey Hubert, Jennifer Holste Back Row (Left to Right): Zachary Starry, Zachary Fulmer, Meghan Duffey, Amber Reif, Sherry Lowe, Crystal Bickta, Michael Lewis, Alex Goodman Not Pictured: Lacey Henn, Kasara Nee, Amanda Nelson, Kristen Parsons, Kathryn Warren, Carol Williams

Kayla Gursky
Kayla received her undergraduate Bachelors degree in Elementary and Special Education from York College and teaches in the Primary Multiple Disabilities (MDS) classroom. She believes the most important characteristic of a great teacher is a passion for working with children. Her favorite quotation is from Gandhi who said, Be the change you wish to see in the world.

the most important characteristic of a great teacher is being able to connect with students because if you can touch their hearts, you can touch their minds. Her favorite quotation is by Judy Garland who said, Be a FIRST rate version of yourself, not a SECOND rate version of someone else.

with them wherever their lives may lead them. Her favorite quotation comes from Dr. Seuss who said, The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you know, the more places youll go.

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Integrated Pest Management Notification

Integrated Pest Management Notification Letter for District Residents The Eastern Lancaster County School District uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for managing insects, rodents, and weeds. Our goal is to protect every student from pesticide exposure by using an IPM approach to pest management. Our IPM approach focuses on making the school building and grounds an unfavorable habitat for these pests by removing food and water sources and eliminating their hiding and breeding places. We accomplish this through routine cleaning and maintenance. We routinely monitor the school building and grounds to detect any pests that are present. The pest monitoring team consists of our building maintenance, office, and teaching staff and includes our students. Pest sightings are reported to our IPM Coordinator who evaluates the pest problem and determines the appropriate pest management techniques to address the problem. The techniques can include increased sanitation, modifying storage practices, sealing entry points, physically removing the pest, etc. From time to time, it may be necessary to use chemicals to manage a pest problem. Chemicals will only be used when necessary and will not be routinely applied. When chemicals are used, the school will try to use the least toxic product when possible. (Applications will be made only after normal school hours.) Notices will be posted in these areas 72 hours prior to application and for two days following the application. Parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school may request prior notification of specific pesticide application made at the school. To receive notification you must be placed on the school notification registry. If you would like to be placed on the registry, please notify the District in writing to the attention of Neal Walsh. Please include your e-mail address if you would like to be notified electronically or a telephone number where you can be reached between the hours of 8:00a and 4:00p. If a chemical application must be made to control an emergency pest problem (e.g. stinging insects), notice will be provided by telephone to any parent or guardian who has requested such notification in writing. Exemptions to this notification include disinfectant and antimicrobial products; self-contained baits placed in areas not accessible to students; and to get the bait placed in cracks, crevices or voids. Each year the District will prepare a new notification registry. If you have any questions, please contact Neal Walsh, IPM Coordinator, at (717) 354-1596.

Sheila Zoleski
Sheila received her undergraduate degree from Temple Universitys Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and is a K-6 art teacher. She believes that a great teacher explores and learns constantly and helps give new perspectives, options, and excitement to students. Her favorite quotation is from St. Joan of Arc who said, I am not afraid, I was born to do this.

Alex Goodman
Alex received his undergraduate degree from Millersville University and is a K-6 music teacher. He believes that a great teacher is someone who not only helps a student grasp difficult concepts but is also someone who inspires and motivates students to make connections between what they are learning and where they want to go in life. His favorite quotation is by Billy Joel who said, I think music in itself is healing. Its an explosive expression of humanity. Its something we are all touched by. No matter what culture were from, everyone loves music.

Michael Lewis
Michael received his undergraduate degree from Millersville University and teaches 5th Grade. He believes that the most important characteristic of a great teacher is to truly care about the students, be real with them, and teach in the ways that they learn best. His favorite quotation is from Ignacio Estrada who said, If a child cannot learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.

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(Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004) If you believe your school-age child may be eligible as a child with a disability and in need of special education and related services, screening and evaluation processes are available to you at no cost upon written request. These processes are designed to assess your childs needs and determine eligibility. You may request screening and evaluation at any time, even if your child is not enrolled in the Districts public school program. Requests for evaluation and screening should be made in writing to the building principal. Individualized services and programs are available for children who are determined to need specially designed instruction due to the following conditions: autism, deafness, deaf/ blindness, emotional disturbance, hearing impairment, mental retardation, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, speech and language impairment, traumatic brain injury, and visual impairment. Children age three through the age of admission to first grade are also eligible if they have developmental delays and as a result need special education and related services. Developmental delay is defined as a child who is less than the age of beginners and at least three years of age and is considered to have a developmental delay when one of the following exists: (i) The childs score, on a developmental assessment device, on an assessment instrument which yields a score in months, indicates that the child is delayed by 25% of the childs chronological age in one or more developmental areas, or (ii) The child is delayed in one or more of the developmental areas, as documented by test performance of 1.5 standard deviations below the mean on a standardized test. Developmental areas included cognitive, communicative, physical, social/ emotional and self-help. For additional information you may contact the Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 Early Intervention Program at (717) 606-1601.

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Zachary Fulmer
Zachary received his undergraduate degree from Grove City College; his Masters degree from Johns Hopkins; and teaches 8th Grade Mathematics. He believes that a great teacher must have high expectations for every student. His favorite quotation is from Booker T. Washington who said, Nothing ever comes to one that is worth having, except as a result of hard work.

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA): Notification for ELANCO

In accordance with AHERA, we are purveying notification of the presence of asbestos containing building materials in our schools. The District is complying with all regulations in regard to the Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM) and there is no need for safety or health concerns relative to asbestos exposure. Copies of the Asbestos Management Plan and Inspection Reports are available at the District Office and can be reviewed by contacting Neal Walsh at (717) 354-1596.

Carol Williams
Carol received her undergraduate degree in elementary education from Lancaster Bible College and teaches 4th Grade. She believes that the most important characteristic of an effective teacher is reflection because great teachers reflect upon previously executed lessons and look for ways to increase effectiveness for the future. Her favorite quotation is from Harriet Tubman who said, Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

Breighana Guy
Breighana received her undergraduate degree from Millersville University in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and Special Education and teaches Autistic Support. She believes that the most important characteristic of a great teacher is the desire to be a lifelong learner and to learn from your students. Her favorite quotation is from Ghandi who said, Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Jennifer Holste
Jennifer received her Bachelors degree in Education from West Chester University; her Masters degree in Education from Cabrini College; and teaches 7th Grade Science. She believes that a great teacher is flexible in every sense of the word because blessed are the flexible for they shall not break. Her favorite quotation is from Thomas A. Edison who said, I have not failed. Ive just found 10,000 ways that wont work.

Lacey Henn
Lacey graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education, and she teaches 2nd Grade. She believes that the most important characteristic of an effective teacher is passion and a desire to reach each and every student. After all, with a classroom full of students that all learn differently, a teacher needs to teach the lesson in a way that benefits each of his or her students. Her favorite quotation is from Ghandi who said, Be the change that you wish to see in the world.

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Brittnie Frey
Brittnie received her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood/Special Education from Millersville University and is a learning support teacher. She believes that the most important characteristic of a great teacher is an open heart because the relationships that you build with your students are far more important than what you teach them. In her words, you need to touch their hearts before you can reach their minds. Her favorite quotation comes from the Walt Disney Company who said, No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dreams that you wish will come true.

Senior Citizen Courtesy Card

The Eastern Lancaster County School District will issue a senior citizen courtesy card to any resident of the school district who is 65 years of age or older and who completes this application. The pass will remain valid for as long as the person is a resident of the school district unless otherwise revoked by the Board of Directors. The pass may be used to provide free admission to all athletic contests, plays, and musical events sponsored by the Eastern Lancaster County School District and its school, except commencement. Where reserved seats or limited admissions are sold, it will be necessary to obtain tickets in order to secure admission.

Kelly Hull
Kelly received her undergraduate degree from Millersville University and is an Autistic Support teacher. She believes that a great teacher expects respect, gives respect, and reflects respect in all they do and with all whom they interact. Her favorite quotation is from Marva Collins who said, There is a brilliant child locked inside every student.

Se! %ice Ag!eemen# Plan"

(Section 504 of Americans with Disabilities Act) Eastern Lancaster County School District provides to each protected handicapped student related aids, services or accommodations that are needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the public school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum extent appropriate to the childs abilities. Services are provided without discrimination or cost to the child or family. To qualify for services under Section 504, the child must be school age with a physical or mental disability that substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the public school program. These services and protections for protected handicapped students are distinct from those applicable to all eligible or exceptional students enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in the special education programs.

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Amanda Nelson
Amanda received her undergraduate degree from Mansfield University in Music and Business and teaches kindergarten. She believes that great teachers are positive and enthusiastic, and she always tries her best to make her lessons fun for students. She also believes that it is important for a teacher to love learning and be able to pass on that love of learning to their students so they can carry it

Zachary Starry
Zachary received his undergraduate degree from Millersville University and teaches 7th Grade Pre-Algebra. He believes that a great teacher is understanding of a students wants and needs. His favorite quotation is from Vince Lombardi who said, Winning isnt everything, but wanting to win is.

Katie Gentile
Katie received her undergraduate degree from Millersville University and is a 3rd Grade teacher. She believes that