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s C h o o l news
School Bells are Ringing Across the County Food Drop Program Delivers
James Rada, Jr. Sue Weaver, academic Photo by Deb Spalding
Frederick County students headed Jennifer Powell said, “We’ve had advisor at Catoctin High
back to school on Monday, August quite a few changes to our staff this School, coordinates a food
program from Catoctin
24. Nearly every school saw new year due to our decreasing enrollment High School in various
faces among the faculty and staff. and the increase in class size due to ways throughout the year.
Thurmont Primary School the FCPS budget.” On August 4, 2015, a
Thurmont Primary School is the Current enrollment in the school truck from the Maryland
only school in the area not seeing any is around 542, which is down from Food Bank delivered shelf
staffing changes this year. All of the approximately seven years earlier food and produce for
teachers and staff from last school when enrollment was over 700 distribution. Once the
year are returning. students. This means fewer class food drop was unloaded
periods need a teacher to cover them,
Sabillasville Elementary School which could eventually lead to fewer in front of the school,
Sabillasville Elementary School teachers at the school. Ten teachers former and current
welcomes three new teachers this and staff have left the school this year staff members and their
year: Jennifer Rutherford, special due to retirement, transfers to other families volunteered to Volunteers are shown in front of Catoctin High School,
education teacher; Maureen Schildt, schools, or other reasons. bag beans, organize, and organizing food for collection by consumers as part of the Food
5th grade teacher; and Chad Keller, New this year or in new positions set up items for ease of Drop program, just one of the food programs coordinated by
physical education teacher. are: Emily Kern, math/science teacher; collection by consumers. Sue Weaver, the academic advisor at Catoctin High School,
throughout the year.
Lewistown Elementary School Valerie Cousins, filling in for Bethany At 3:00 p.m., consumers
shopped for the food.
Lewistown Elementary School Webster on maternity leave; and Weaver offers the Food Drop program three times over the summer and
is welcoming nine new teachers Tina Garst, science teacher instead of also organizes a Backpacks for Food program during the school year. The
and staff this year: Austin Seliga, math. backpacks reach students in Thurmont Primary School, Thurmont Elementary
kindergarten teacher; Dana Byard, “We still proudly have the FCPS School, Thurmont Middle School, and Catoctin High School. For information,
media specialist; Jessica Flabbi, Teacher of the Year Amanda Portner families in need can call 240-236-8079 and ask for Sue Weaver.
pyramid teacher; Kristina Sartwell, who is our Literacy Specialist,” To spread the word about the program, Weaver posts the information on
pyramid teacher; Aly Kaufman, Powell said. “We will find out in Twitter and Facebook.
pyramid teacher; Jeremy Kraeuter, October if she is the Maryland
user support specialist to help with Teacher of the Year.”
technology needs; Tia Rode, special Catoctin High School Patriot’s Pen Contest
education assistant; Brenda Harrison, Catoctin High School welcomes Each year, the VFW Post 6658 Ladies Auxiliary sponsors “The Patriot’s
special education assistant; and Gayle five new teachers and staff this year: Pen” contest, which is open to students in grades sixth through eighth.
Mosier, special education assistant. Luis Torrado, history teacher; Julie Students are required to do a typed essay of 300-400 words based on the
Emmitsburg Elementary School Bashin, math teacher; Katherine theme, “What Freedom Means To Me.” Monetary prizes are given to the
Emmitsburg Elementary School Mills, media specialist; and Doug winners on local, state, and national levels.
welcomes five new teachers and staff Young, science and math teacher. Judging is based on knowledge of theme, theme development, and clarity of
this year: Sara Bugler, pre-K teacher; Mother Seton School ideas. If you are interested, please contact Gwen Topper at 717-359-0713 for
Stan Diehl, instructional support Mother Seton School is welcoming an entry form.
staff; Harry Fogle, instructional three new teachers this year: Kelsey
support staff; Kelli Landermann, Kuykendall, pre-K teacher; Amy
instructional support staff; and Mary Incaprera, middle school language Thurmont Elementary and Primary Schools
Neibecker, instructional support staff. arts and religion teacher; and Rhona to Host Back-to-School Picnic
Also, targeted Intervention teacher Stocksdale, physical education
Charlene Rippeon was awarded 2015 teacher. The school now has On Thursday, September 10, 2015, the Thurmont Primary and Thurmont
Thurmont Lions Club Teacher of the central air conditioning throughout Elementary Schools will be hosting their annual Back-to-School Night Family
Year Award. the entire building to maintain a Picnic at the Thurmont Town Park, located at 21 Frederick Road in Thurmont
Thurmont Middle School comfortable learning environment for in the pavilions, from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Thurmont Middle School Principal the students. Students and their families are invited to come spend some informal and fun
time with teachers and staff, with good food, enjoyable music, lots of useful
information, and tons of fun on the agenda.
Many thanks go out to the local business community for all of their support
of this collaborative event to kick off the 2015-2016 school year.
Catoctin Safe and Sane Class of 2016
The 2016 Catoctin High School (CHS) Safe and Sane Committee is selling
$5.00 tickets for chances to win a bushel of steamed crabs. Winners will be
drawn at 2:00 p.m. on September 13, 2015, at the Thurmont and Emmitsburg
Community Show.
Save the date for a fun night painting! Get your tickets for the Corks &
Canvas Night on September 17, 2015, at the Carriage House Inn in JoAnn’s
Ballroom in Emmitsburg. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $50.00 a ticket,
which includes art supplies, appetizers, and complimentary wine.
Please contact Laura Imes at 301-788-6458 or Kim Moser at 240-285-1799
for tickets for these events.
Visit the Catoctin Safe and Sane Class of 2016 website for all upcoming and
future events at www.catoctinsafeandsane.com.
s C h o o l news
School Bells are Ringing Across the County Food Drop Program Delivers
James Rada, Jr. Sue Weaver, academic Photo by Deb Spalding
Frederick County students headed Jennifer Powell said, “We’ve had advisor at Catoctin High
back to school on Monday, August quite a few changes to our staff this School, coordinates a food
program from Catoctin
24. Nearly every school saw new year due to our decreasing enrollment High School in various
faces among the faculty and staff. and the increase in class size due to ways throughout the year.
Thurmont Primary School the FCPS budget.” On August 4, 2015, a
Thurmont Primary School is the Current enrollment in the school truck from the Maryland
only school in the area not seeing any is around 542, which is down from Food Bank delivered shelf
staffing changes this year. All of the approximately seven years earlier food and produce for
teachers and staff from last school when enrollment was over 700 distribution. Once the
year are returning. students. This means fewer class food drop was unloaded
periods need a teacher to cover them,
Sabillasville Elementary School which could eventually lead to fewer in front of the school,
Sabillasville Elementary School teachers at the school. Ten teachers former and current
welcomes three new teachers this and staff have left the school this year staff members and their
year: Jennifer Rutherford, special due to retirement, transfers to other families volunteered to Volunteers are shown in front of Catoctin High School,
education teacher; Maureen Schildt, schools, or other reasons. bag beans, organize, and organizing food for collection by consumers as part of the Food
5th grade teacher; and Chad Keller, New this year or in new positions set up items for ease of Drop program, just one of the food programs coordinated by
physical education teacher. are: Emily Kern, math/science teacher; collection by consumers. Sue Weaver, the academic advisor at Catoctin High School,
throughout the year.
Lewistown Elementary School Valerie Cousins, filling in for Bethany At 3:00 p.m., consumers
shopped for the food.
Lewistown Elementary School Webster on maternity leave; and Weaver offers the Food Drop program three times over the summer and
is welcoming nine new teachers Tina Garst, science teacher instead of also organizes a Backpacks for Food program during the school year. The
and staff this year: Austin Seliga, math. backpacks reach students in Thurmont Primary School, Thurmont Elementary
kindergarten teacher; Dana Byard, “We still proudly have the FCPS School, Thurmont Middle School, and Catoctin High School. For information,
media specialist; Jessica Flabbi, Teacher of the Year Amanda Portner families in need can call 240-236-8079 and ask for Sue Weaver.
pyramid teacher; Kristina Sartwell, who is our Literacy Specialist,” To spread the word about the program, Weaver posts the information on
pyramid teacher; Aly Kaufman, Powell said. “We will find out in Twitter and Facebook.
pyramid teacher; Jeremy Kraeuter, October if she is the Maryland
user support specialist to help with Teacher of the Year.”
technology needs; Tia Rode, special Catoctin High School Patriot’s Pen Contest
education assistant; Brenda Harrison, Catoctin High School welcomes Each year, the VFW Post 6658 Ladies Auxiliary sponsors “The Patriot’s
special education assistant; and Gayle five new teachers and staff this year: Pen” contest, which is open to students in grades sixth through eighth.
Mosier, special education assistant. Luis Torrado, history teacher; Julie Students are required to do a typed essay of 300-400 words based on the
Emmitsburg Elementary School Bashin, math teacher; Katherine theme, “What Freedom Means To Me.” Monetary prizes are given to the
Emmitsburg Elementary School Mills, media specialist; and Doug winners on local, state, and national levels.
welcomes five new teachers and staff Young, science and math teacher. Judging is based on knowledge of theme, theme development, and clarity of
this year: Sara Bugler, pre-K teacher; Mother Seton School ideas. If you are interested, please contact Gwen Topper at 717-359-0713 for
Stan Diehl, instructional support Mother Seton School is welcoming an entry form.
staff; Harry Fogle, instructional three new teachers this year: Kelsey
support staff; Kelli Landermann, Kuykendall, pre-K teacher; Amy
instructional support staff; and Mary Incaprera, middle school language Thurmont Elementary and Primary Schools
Neibecker, instructional support staff. arts and religion teacher; and Rhona to Host Back-to-School Picnic
Also, targeted Intervention teacher Stocksdale, physical education
Charlene Rippeon was awarded 2015 teacher. The school now has On Thursday, September 10, 2015, the Thurmont Primary and Thurmont
Thurmont Lions Club Teacher of the central air conditioning throughout Elementary Schools will be hosting their annual Back-to-School Night Family
Year Award. the entire building to maintain a Picnic at the Thurmont Town Park, located at 21 Frederick Road in Thurmont
Thurmont Middle School comfortable learning environment for in the pavilions, from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Thurmont Middle School Principal the students. Students and their families are invited to come spend some informal and fun
time with teachers and staff, with good food, enjoyable music, lots of useful
information, and tons of fun on the agenda.
Many thanks go out to the local business community for all of their support
of this collaborative event to kick off the 2015-2016 school year.
Catoctin Safe and Sane Class of 2016
The 2016 Catoctin High School (CHS) Safe and Sane Committee is selling
$5.00 tickets for chances to win a bushel of steamed crabs. Winners will be
drawn at 2:00 p.m. on September 13, 2015, at the Thurmont and Emmitsburg
Community Show.
Save the date for a fun night painting! Get your tickets for the Corks &
Canvas Night on September 17, 2015, at the Carriage House Inn in JoAnn’s
Ballroom in Emmitsburg. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $50.00 a ticket,
which includes art supplies, appetizers, and complimentary wine.
Please contact Laura Imes at 301-788-6458 or Kim Moser at 240-285-1799
for tickets for these events.
Visit the Catoctin Safe and Sane Class of 2016 website for all upcoming and
future events at www.catoctinsafeandsane.com.
