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Sunday, May 20, 2012

California Casualty

Posted by Administrator on April 23, 2012

Proposed pension ‘fix’ won’t solve crisis

Posted by PSEA on October 22, 2011

Back to School Guide

Posted by Educator Advice and Support - Brought to You by NEA on June 22, 2011

Educator-tested tips, advice, and resources for a successful start to the school year.

NORITAKE BONE CHINA GRAND TERRACE PATTERN (#9757)

Posted by Administrator on February 21, 2011

*FLAWLESS!!!
*NOT A CHIP OR SCRATCH ANYWHERE!
*NEVER BEEN USED!!
*OVER 20 YEARS OLD!
*DISCONTINUED PATTERN!!!

*8 COMPLETE PLACE SETTINGS INCLUDING
-8 DINNER PLATES
-8 SALAD PLATES
-8 BREAD PLATES
-8 CUPS AND SAUCERS
-1 CREAMER
-1 SUGAR BOWL WITH LID

THANK YOU!!!

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Vacation Deal

Posted by Administrator on November 18, 2010

Please check out this link for an affordable vacation in the Outer Banks!

http://www.southernshores.com/rentals/property/988

Consider joining this organization listed below!

http://penntraffordfoundation.org/default.aspx

Pension News

Posted by Administrator on January 11, 2010

Take Action: 5 things and 15 minutes = a lifetime of retirement security

1. Sign up to receive PSEA’s Pension Text Message Alerts – you will receive breaking news and action alerts via cell phone so you can take action quickly. (You will only receive texts about the pension issue.) To sign up:

* Text 717-514-2880 and use your Member ID number as the body of the text (Member ID numbers can be found on membership cards).
* Register online (member login required)
* Save your legislators’ office phone numbers as cell phone contacts for quick action when you receive a text alert.

2. Make sure PSEA has your personal e-mail address. (PSEA does not mail to school e-mail accounts.) Members can update their addresses at www.psea.org/myprofile.

3. Make sure you send your home phone number and cell phone number to your local president for your local emergency phone chain.

4. Write or e-mail your state legislators at www.psea.org/ActNow.

5. Demonstrate the power of PSEA. PSEA members are encouraged to contribute to PSEA’s Political Action Committee for Education at www.psea.org/pace.

Welcome New PT School Board Members

Posted by Administrator on

From the PT Star:

Two incumbents and two newcomers were elected to the nine-member Penn Trafford School Board on Tuesday.

Incumbents Larry Harrison and Jay Tray won four-years terms in Regions 1 and 2, respectively. Newcomers Rich Niemiec and Toni Ising won four-year terms in Regions 2 and 3. Ising, who crossfiled, ran unopposed and received 1,223 votes.

The four will take office in December.

All results are unofficial until confirmed by the county elections department.

Region 1

Incumbent Republican Larry Harrison, 67, bested former school board member Sallie Bradley, 68, a Democrat, by a margin of 1,087 to 591.

Harrison said he’s excited to continue serving on the board.

“It’s gratifying in the sense that I must have been doing some things right that satisfied the voters and residents,” he said Tuesday night. “I’m looking forward to working with fellow board members.

“I think with everyone working together, we could make significant headway toward that goal.”

During his campaign, he said the school board must focus on upgrading facilities, holding the line on taxes and having 100 percent proficiency in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment in the upcoming years.

Region 2

Incumbent Jay Tray, 62, who was crossfiled, and newcomer Republican Rich Niemiec, 51, won two four-year terms in the region with 1,049 and 822 votes, respectively. Democrat Rose Ann Pfeiffer, 72, came in third with 571 votes.

Tray, who was appointed to the school board two years ago, said he was excited to win his first election.

“It was a very pleasant surprise,” he said Tuesday night. “I’m delighted to continue on for four more years, and I will certainly pay attention to the needs of our diverse population.

“We’re facing some consolidation and some building, and we’ll strive to maintain the strong education standards of the district.”

Niemiec said he’s looking forward to serving on the board.

“I’m excited about the outcome of the election, and I’m anxious to get started and hopefully make a difference for the people who put their faith in me,” he said. “By being John Wilforth’s replacement on the board I have some big shoes to fill. I hope I can serve the community as well as he did.”

Ed Miller

Posted by Administrator on

Name: Ed Miller

School: Levelgreen Elementary

Position: 3rd Grade

Education/Degrees:

Bachelor’s Degree from Slippery Rock University

Currently working towards a Master’s

Graduated from Bullskin Elementary in 1990 as an honorable mention for the Honor Roll

Colleges Attended: Slippery Rock, Gannon University, and Performance Learning Systems

Teaching Experience:

Substitute Teacher for the Penn-Trafford School District

Hired as a full time Penn-Trafford teacher in 2004

Favorite moment in teaching:

When I realize that a child who is struggling with a concept finally gets it.

Hobbies

Fox hunting and the great outdoors, golfing, softball, motorcycles and videography.

Amy Damaska

Posted by Administrator on

Name: Amy Damaska

School: Sunrise Elementary

Position: 1st Grade

Education/Degrees:

Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dance

Colleges attended:

Clarion University 1995 – 2000

Awards:

Teacher’s Excellence Center Nominee for the 2004 – 2005 School Year

Won the National Speech and Drama Award

Related Experience:

Taught “Tap and Jazz” to elementary age children

Favorite Moment in Teaching:

The small, everyday moments when you see a child gain an understanding of a concept that you are teaching. Also, I love getting to know each student as an individual.

Vincent Giovannitti

Posted by Administrator on

Name: Vincent Giovannitti

School: Levelgreen Elementary

Position: 5th Grade

Education/Degrees:

Bachelor and Master’s Degrees from the University of Pittsburgh

Teaching Experience:

Substitute Teacher for the Penn-Trafford School District

Hired as a full time Penn-Trafford teacher in 2004

Related Experience:

Deer Valley Facillitator

Personal Information:

Recently, happily married to Kristy! Also known as, “The Original 80′s Man!”