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Raider Pride Newsletter

Raider Pride Newsletter

Welcome Back!

Seneca Valley Marching Band members made a surprise appearance during the first in-service

meeting for staff. It was a great way to kick-off the 2012-13 school year in style!

Who’s Who

Over the past few months, the Seneca Valley School District has been preparing to open for the 2012

-13 school year, and in doing so, has made some adjustments based on retirements and restructured

positions. Please join us in welcoming to their new roles the following individuals:

At Seneca Valley’s School Board Meeting on Aug. 6, 2012, board members ap-

proved Ms. Heather Lewis to serve as the new athletic director. Ms. Lewis, a Wex-

ford resident, has previous experience as the chief operating officer for a United

States Olympic Committee National Governing Body, supporting women’s national

team qualifications for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. As part of this role, she also

hosted three major events for the international federation of hockey. She also has

previous experience as the head field hockey coach, women’s lacrosse coach, asso-

ciate athletic director and assistant athletic director for Bucknell University in Lew-

isburg, Pa. Additional experiences include time spent as an official for the National Collegiate Ath-

letic Association (NCAA) and president of the National Field Hockey Coaches Association.

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A former athlete herself, Ms. Lewis was a regional

All-American and All-ACC and captain of the

field hockey team, and regional All-American and

NCAA champion for women’s lacrosse, all while

at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Ms. Lewis has a bachelor’s of science in zoology

and a master’s in kinesiology from the University

of Maryland.

At Seneca Valley's School Board Meeting on

June 25, 2012, board members approved sev-

eral appointments, including:

Dr. Sean McCarty, principal of

the Seneca Valley Middle School

has been promoted by the Seneca

Valley School Board to serve as

the assistant superintendent of

elementary education, grades

K-6. Dr. McCarty replaces Dr.

Jeffrey Fuller, who left the dis-

trict to serve as Freedom Area Superintendent.

Dr. McCarty has been in the Seneca Valley

School District for 16 years, serving first as a

special education teacher and then moving to the

Seneca Valley Middle School assistant principal

position before being named principal in 2007.

Dr. McCarty, an Adams Township resident,

earned his bachelor's from Slippery Rock Univer-

sity. He earned his principal certification along

with his master's and doctorate in education from

the University of Pittsburgh.

In Dr. McCarty's place, board

members approved the promotion

of Andrea Peck from assistant

principal of the Seneca Valley

Middle School to acting principal

pending the employment of a

permanent principal.

In other hiring news, the board ap-

proved the promotion of Dr. San-

dra Krivak-Fowler as principal of

Evans City Middle School. Dr.

Fowler, a Zelienople resident, re-

places Mr. Thomas Hallman, who

retired earlier this month. Dr.

Fowler has been serving as assis-

tant principal of Evans City Elementary and Mid-

dle School for the past two years. She began her

career in the Franklin Regional School District as

a teacher. In 1996, Dr. Fowler became an elemen-

tary school principal in the Plum Borough School

District and then returned to Franklin Regional as

the principal of Sloan Elementary School. Dr.

Fowler accepted a professorship at Robert Morris

University in 2002, where she worked as an assis-

tant professor in the elementary education depart-

ment. She earned her bachelor's from the Univer-

sity of Toledo in 1990. She completed a master's

degree at Duquesne University in 1996 concur-

rently earning her elementary principal certifica-

tion. Dr. Fowler earned her doctorate in education

at Duquesne University in 2001.

Mr. Jeffrey Roberts has been

named assistant principal of Seneca

Valley Cyber, grades K-12. Mr.

Roberts previously served as an

assistant principal of the Seneca

Valley Senior High School.

In April, the members of the

board approved the hiring of

Cecil Crouch III to replace Dar-

lene Leone as special education

assistant director. Ms. Leone re-

tired at the end of June. Mr.

Crouch comes to Seneca Valley

after nine years of working as an

educational consultant for the Pennsylvania

Training & Technical Assistant Network

(PaTTAN) in Harrisburg. During his time at PaT-

TAN, Mr. Crouch trained intermediate units and

school districts all over the Commonwealth on

the implementation of Response to Intervention

(RtII), progress monitoring and special education

laws. He’s also responsible for developing many

of the special education forms used in Pennsyl-

vania schools, including the Individualized Edu-

cation Plan (IEP) form. Mr. Crouch also has pre-

vious experience as a special education teacher in

the Big Beaver Falls and Butler Area school dis-

tricts as well as a regular education teacher in the

Karns City School District. In addition to a

bachelor’s of science degree in special and ele-

mentary education, Mr. Crouch has a master’s in

special education supervision from Slippery Rock

University. He also holds certification in school

leadership, teaching trainer, mediation and super-

vision.

Who’s Who, continued

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Congratulations!

Seneca Valley Staff kudos go to:

● Traci Kuntz, Seneca Valley Middle School science teacher, for being named the 2012 Cranberry

Rotary Educator of the Year for Service Above Self.

● Mickey Flood, Seneca Valley Middle School health teacher, for being named the 2012 Red Ap-

ple Award Winner of Butler County in recognition of his outstanding dedication to students and

the wider community.

● Jeff Roberts, assistant principal for Seneca Valley Cyber, for completing the year-long Leader-

ship Butler County Program. This leadership opportunity educates participants on the concept of

community leadership and skills required of an effective community leader. It also ensures that

graduates become enlightened and contributing members of the community.

● Jason Shorr, senior high school art teacher, for being selected and serving as a member of the

Teacher Advisory Board for Carnegie Museum of Art’s Summer and Fall Reinstallation Project.

● Sue Ennis, Seneca Valley Middle School librarian, for being selected to present at the Scholastic

Library Publishing National Sales Meeting and for creating a tutorial used by the sales staff. As a

result, SV will be the only school featured in Scholastic's 2012-13 catalog!

New Teachers Join the SV Family

Pictured here are new members of the 2012-13 teaching staff. Front row from left is Holly Cline, Heidi Moeller,

Torrie Smith, Denise Ferguson and Alexandra Wallace. Back row from left is Julie Parenti, Nicole LaValle,

Kattreena Boyle, Genevieve Sieckowski, Ben Trew, Noah Krohner and Katherine Parker.

● Heidi Moeller – Haine Elementary – Grade 4

● Genevieve Sieckowski – Connoquenessing

Valley Elementary– Learning Support

● Kattreena Boyle – Haine Elementary –

Learning Support

● Holly Cline – Seneca Valley Senior High

School – Music

● Nicole LaValle – Haine Elementary –

Learning Support

● Torrie Smith –Long-term substitute – Seneca

Valley Middle School - English

● Ben Trew –Long-term substitute – Seneca

Valley Middle School - Science

● Denise Ferguson – Long-term substitute –

Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School

– Grade 1

● Noah Krohner – Long-term substitute –

Seneca Valley Senior High – Learning

Support

● Katherine Parker –Long-term substitute –

Haine Elementary – Grade 4

● Julie Parenti – Intermediate High School -

Spanish

● Alexandra Wallace – Long-term substitute –

Haine Middle School - Grade 6 Science and

Social Studies

● Shannon Zolkowski – Haine Elementary –

Grade 4

The following teachers were recently hired and will teach in the following school and position:

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Summer Trip

Seneca Valley Senior High

School teachers and students

stop to take a photo during their

trip to Peru, which included

stops in Machu Picchu, Cuzco

and Lima. The focus of the nine-

day jaunt was to appreciate cul-

tural differences and to gain a

better understanding of the Peru-

vian way of life, past and pre-

sent. Top row from left: Rebecca

Finch, senior high school

teacher, Zack Tolles, Amber

Patsilevas, Alessandra

Comunale, Madison Hoffman, and Samantha Happ. Bottom row from left: Andrea Coates, senior high

school teacher, Maya Evanitsky, Lydia Maharg, Kelly Geis, and David Johnson.

What’s new for 2012-13

Transportation Notes

A recent transportation policy change allows a student to be reassigned to a different loading zone

and/or route on a regular schedule or on a temporary basis due to special circumstances. The request

must be filed on the appropriate form available from the Transportation office. Each written request

will be evaluated on an individual basis by the transportation director. Requests for changes in trans-

portation assignments must be made in advance and will not be granted on the date of the request.

Requests submitted to persons other than the transportation director will not be honored. The district

will not add additional buses or loading zones (bus stops) or alter established routes to accommodate

an individual transportation request. Any change is dependent upon the availability of space on the

alternative bus. For more information, read the transportation policy.

Sprigeo News

Seneca Valley is preparing to offer Sprigeo for the Seneca Valley School District Community. Sprigeo

(www.sprigeo.com) is a safe, online reporting format that can be utilized to send anonymous reports

of bullying, harassment and/or intimidation that occur at school. The program will be introduced to

students and parents, grades 5-12, at the beginning of the school year. Form links will be provided via

our 5-12 building websites, and additional information/training will be provided to staff upon their

return next month.

Performing Arts

The Seneca Valley Performing Arts program has been expanded to include modern dance, jazz, tap

and dance composition for the 2012-13 school year. To learn more, visit the program of studies at:

http://www.svsd.net//site/Default.aspx?PageID=421

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Seneca Valley congratulates the following

teachers on their retirement at the end of the 2011

-12 school year (this listing includes their

building and years of service at Seneca Valley):

● Mary Blaine – SVMS - 35 years

● Cynthia Brewer – Haine MS - 21 years

● Tracy Brothers – Haine MS - 24 years

● Donna Gerst – Haine Elem. - 5 years

● Thomas Hallman – Evans City MS -

12 years

● Darla Herr – SVMS - 30 years

● Mary Beth Holland – Evans City MS - 35

years

● Darlene Leone – SV Central Office - 11

years

● Pamela North – EC Elem./Rowan Elem. -

30.5 years

● Harold Perkins – Intermediate HS - 25. 22

years

● Jane Profeta – Rowan - 24 years

● Debra Theodotuou – - Haine Elem./MS/

Rowan Elem.- 9 years

● Jeffrey Wilhelm – Intermediate HS - 43

years

● Carol Wojichowski – CV Elem. - 23 years

● Bruno Zuccala – CV/Rowan Elem. - 23

years

As we take this time to recognize our staff, we

felt it was important to recognize the passing of

Gary Watkins, English teacher at the Seneca

Valley Intermediate High School. Mr. Watkins

passed away on June 1, 2012, shortly before his

retirement from Seneca Valley. He was a member

of the SV Family for 23 years and his presence is

sorely missed.

Fond Farewell

SV staff retire after

more than 350 years

of collective service

From left, Mary Beth Holland,

Thomas Hallman, Jeffrey

Wilhelm and Harold Perkins

take time to gather for a photo

at the mid-June Seneca Valley

Retirement Luncheon.

Dr. Tracy Vitale, Superintendent, recognizes

Tom Hallman, Evans City Middle School

principal, for his years of service not only at

Seneca Valley, but in education as well.

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Seneca Valley Information &

Telephone Directory

Seneca Valley Administration Center

124 Seneca School Rd., Harmony, PA 16037

Phone: (724) 452-6040

Fax: (724) 452-6105

Superintendent: Dr. Tracy Vitale, ext. 1761

Asst. Superintendent (7-12): Dr. Matthew McKinley, ext. 1762

Asst. Superintendent (K-6): Dr. Sean McCarty, ext.1762

Director for Human Resources & Pupil Services: Ms. Kyra Bobak, ext. 1760

Special Ed. and Gifted Director: Mr. Gerald F. Miller, ext. 1750

Special Ed. and Gifted Asst. Director: Mr. Cecil Crouch, ext. 1750

Psychologist: Mr. Daniel Bailey, ext. 1750

Psychologist: Dr. Kathleen Nicholson, ext. 1750

Psychologist: Ms. Claire Zovko, ext. 1750

Psychologist: Ms. Mallory Eyles, ext. 1750

Psychologist: Ms. Jennifer DeMann, Glade Run (LYFS), (724) 452-4453

Gifted Coordinator: Ms. Jane Eisenhart, ext. 1750

Transition Coordinator: Ms. Jessica Pyle, ext. 1750

Buildings, Grounds & Security Director: Mr. Robert Cook, ext. 1755

Business Manager: Ms. Lynn Burtner, ext. 1757

Communications Director: Mrs. Linda Andreassi, ext. 1612

Food Services Director: Mrs. Darlene O'Toole-Carmack, ext. 1759

Transportation Director: Mr. James Pearson, ext. 1758

IT Director: Mr. Sean VanScoyoc, ext. 1765

K-6 Schools

CONNOQUENESSING VALLEY

ELEMENTARY (Grades K-4) Student Hours: 8:40 a.m.- 3:10 p.m.

300 South Pittsburgh St., Zelienople, PA 16063

Phone: (724) 452-8280

Fax: (724) 452-5640

Principal: Ms. DeeAnn Graham

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Nannette Farmar

EVANS CITY ELEMENTARY

(Grades K-4) Student Hours: 8:45 a.m.- 3:10 p.m.

345 West Main St., Rear, Evans City, PA 16033

Phone: (724) 538-3680 or 776-3530

Fax: (724) 538-3660

Principal: Mrs. Lauri Pendred

EVANS CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

(Grades 5 & 6) Student Hours: 8:45 a.m.- 3:10

p.m.

345A West Main St., Evans City, PA 16033

Phone: (724) 538-8800 or 776-3330

Fax: (724) 538-3660

Principal: Dr. Sandra Fowler

HAINE ELEMENTARY (Grades K-4) Student Hours: 8:45 a.m.- 3:15 p.m.

1516 Haine School Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA

16066

Phone: (724) 776-1581

Fax: (724) 776-1481

Principal: Ms. Michelle Ellis

Assistant Principal: Ms. Mandy Toy

HAINE MIDDLE SCHOOL

(Grades 5 & 6) Student Hours: 8:45 a.m.- 3:10

p.m.

1516A Haine School Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA

16066

Phone: (724) 776-1325

Fax: (724) 776-2213

Principal: Mr. Steven Smith

Assistant Principal: Ms. Mandy Toy

ROWAN ELEMENTARY

(Grades K-4) Student Hours: 8:40 a.m.- 3:15 p.m.

8051 Rowan Rd. Cranberry Twp., PA 16066

Phone: (724) 776-1518

Fax: (724) 776-9574

Principal: Dr. John Giancola, Jr.

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Nannette Farmar

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SENECA VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

(Grades 7 & 8) Student Hours: 7:30 a.m.- 2:33

p.m.

122 Seneca School Rd., Harmony, PA 16037-

9134

Phone: (724) 452-6043, Ext. 3000

Fax: (724) 452-0331

Acting Principal: Ms. Andrea Peck

Assistant Principal: TBA

Dean of Students: Mr. Curt Johns

Band Office - Ext. 3062

Cafeteria - Ext. 3055

Guidance - Ext. 3075

Library - Ext. 3071

Nurse’s Office - Ext. 3005

SENECA VALLEY INTERMEDIATE HIGH

SCHOOL

(Grades 9 & 10) Student Hours: 7:34 a.m.- 2:29

p.m.

126 Seneca School Rd., Harmony, PA 16037-

9134

Phone: (724) 452-6042, Ext. 2000

Fax: (724) 452-3718

Principal: Mr. Alan Cumo

Assistant Principal: Mr. Robert Raso

Dean of Students: Ms. Maria Brooks

Band Office - Ext. 2062

Cafeteria - Ext. 2055

Guidance - Ext. 2065

Library - Ext. 2075

Nurse’s Office - Ext. 2005

SENECA VALLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 11 & 12) Student Hours: 7:34 a.m.-

2:29 p.m.

128 Seneca School Rd., Harmony, PA 16037

Phone: (724) 452-6041, Ext. 1000

Fax: (724) 452-8357

Library Fax: (724) 452-8379

Principal: Mr. Mark Korcinsky

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Jodie Perry

Dean of Students: Mr. Robert Ceh

Assistant Principal for Outreach Program of

Technology: Ms. Denise Manganello

Assistant Principal Seneca Valley Cyber: Mr.

Jeffrey Roberts

Athletic Director: TBA

Band Office - Ext. 1062

Cafeteria - Ext. 1055

Guidance - Ext. 1030

Library - Ext. 1084

Nurse’s Office - Ext. 1005

Senior Project - Ext. 1090

SVTV - Ext. 1091

More district information can always

be found by visiting us at

www.svsd.net

7-12 Schools

Visitor Note

The Seneca Valley School District encourages parents to become active parents and visitors in our

schools. For the safety of everyone, we kindly ask that when visiting us next time, you keep the

following in mind:

● Seneca Valley prohibits alcohol, drugs, weapons or tobacco on any school property. All

individuals, vehicles and containers on any school grounds are subject to search. Also,

unauthorized persons are prohibited.

● All visitors will find they are required to be given building access by office personnel. Please

note that video cameras tape activity at all school entrances and in various parts of the buildings.

● All visitors are required to sign-in and provide a vehicle description. Visitors may also be asked

to provide a valid driver’s license to create a visitor’s badge, which must be worn at all times

while on school property. Upon leaving the building, visitors are required to sign-out and leave

the visitor badge with the office staff.

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SV Band’s “Driving For Dollar$”

SV “Driving for Dollar$” program is a referral program in which the SV Marching Band members,

their families and the SV Band Boosters help to direct potential automotive purchasers to a group of

preferred automotive dealers who are a part of the program. As a result of driving business to the

automotive dealers in the program, the dealers provide a “referral fee” to the Seneca Valley Band

Boosters to help support the future success of the Seneca Valley Bands.

To learn more, visit www.svband.net

Drive 25!

Drive 25! Be safe, not sorry when driving through the

Seneca Valley communities. Cranberry is running a “Slow

Down” campaign in Township neighborhoods, but the

message, “Drive 25” is universal.

Make traffic safety a top priority

● Speeding occurs everywhere

● Speeding extends the distance necessary to stop a

vehicle

● At 20 mph, the total stopping distance needed is 69 feet

● At 40 mph, the distance needed is 189 feet

Sources: USDOT, NHSTA

Free Electronics Recycling

Saturday, September 15

Stop by Saturday, September 15th from 10 AM to 2 PM, at the Cranberry

Township Public Works facility (20729 Rt. 19, behind the Fire Station &

Community Park). Recycle unwanted computers, monitors, cell phones, digital

cameras, televisions, microwaves and more. The event is co-hosted by

Cranberry and Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Goodwill is a good

resource for the safe, easy and free recycling of computers and electronics. All

data hard-drives are data destroyed to Department of Defense standards.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter & YouTube

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user of Facebook, Twitter or YouTube? Then join us!

● Our Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/Seneca_Valley

● Our Facebook Link is currently featuring photos of our upcoming "garage" sale: http://

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Site/133105866727178

● Our YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/user/SenecaValleySD