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CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

2019

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We had a smooth start to the 2019-2020 school and it is hard to believe we are halfway through the second marking

period. We are in the midst of the holiday season, so we anticipate the students being busy and active amongst our school

community.

As always, there are many programs and events that help enable students to transition back to school and allow for a

productive first semester. Starting with the 9th Grade Kick-Off, Jump Start, Athletic Events, Coffeehouse (First Cup),

Marching Band Performances, our Fall Music Event (which showcases our talented musicians / singers), and

Homecoming (over 1,000 students attended).

Along with the many events that help with transition, we as an administrative staff meet with each class at CHS to review

expectations and highlight ways to build a positive school culture/climate. The school seal has been slowly re-introduced

at CHS, which incorporates our motto “Be Just and Fear Not”.

With the re-introduction of the seal, we have also incorporated core values, and have asked all students to embrace and

use as guiding principles with their academics and personal lives. The core values are part of bulletin boards and other

displays around the high school complex.

Community --- Honor --- Service

As the school year progresses, we will do our best to keep you informed about school-related activities, issues, student

academic performances and achievements through:

newsletters from Carlisle High School

newsletters from the Guidance Office

report cards (every nine weeks)

progress reports (middle of each marking period)

the school newspaper – Periscope

updated postings on the District Website

electronic messages through our School Messenger System

Take Care and Happy Holidays,

Michael Black

Principal – Carlisle High School

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

Swartz Building

240-6800, ext. 27805

Mr. Paul Wysocki

Associate Principal, Grade 10……………..ext. 27812

Mr. Luther Green

Assistant Principal, Grade 9………………...ext. 27804

Mrs. Christina Cook

Instructional Coach……………….……………ext. 27131

Mrs. Keely McGeehan

English Department Head Teacher……...ext. 27115

Mrs. Malinda Mikesell

Reading Supervisor ….……………………..…ext. 27132

McGowan Building

240-6800, ext. 26835

Mrs. Cynthia Lupold

Associate Principal, Grade 12……………….ext. 26802

Dr. Patricia Buffington

Assistant Principal, Grade 11…….………….ext. 26812

Mrs. Heather Bosnyak

World Language/ELD Program Chair….. .ext. 26135

Ms. Kelly Brent

Mathematics Program Chair ….…..…….…..ext. 26136

Mrs. Ashley Gogoj

Art Program Chair …………………..…….…….ext. 26006

Mr. Byron Mikesell

Music Department Head Teacher…………ext. 26008

Mrs. Samantha Moyer

Science Program Chair ……….………............ext. 26882

Mr. George Null

Director of Athletics/Health & PE Program Chair

…………………………………………………………..ext. 26837

Mr. Kevin Wagner

Social Studies Program Chair.......................ext. 26132

Fowler Education Center

240-6800, ext. 13805

Dr. Michael Black

Principal……………………………………........ext. 27802

Dr. Albert Parrillo

Director of Center for Careers & Technology

……...…….……………………………..................ext. 13814

Miss Stephanie Weimer

Head Librarian………………………………...ext. 13808

Swarner Mansion

240-6800, ext. 17800

Mrs. Jill Condo

Director of Special Education…………….ext. 17814

DATES FOR 2019-2020

END OF MARKING PERIODS

Wednesday, October 23 Friday, January 10 Wednesday, March 18 Thursday, May 28

SCHOOL CLOSURES

Winter Recess – December 23-January 1 *Classes Resume January 2

Dr. Martin Luther King Day – January 20 In-Service – February 13-14 President’s Day – February 17 No School – March 13 Spring Recess – April 9-13

*Classes Resume April 14 In-Service – May 15 Memorial Day – May 25

UPCOMING DATES

December 7 – SAT Testing – McGowan Building - 8:00am

December 14 – ACT Testing –Cumberland Valley HS - 8:00am

January 21 – Parent Course Selection Night – McGowan/Swartz Auditoriums -6:30pm

January 23 – 2nd Marking Period Report Cards Issued

January 23 – SNOW DATE Parent Course Selection Night – McGowan/Swartz Auditoriums – 6:30pm

January 25 – Winter Ball – Carlisle Comfort Suites – 7:00pm

February 8 – ACT Testing – Cumberland Valley HS – 8:00am

February 11 – Breakfast with the Principals – Fowler Café – 8:15am

February 19 – ASVAB Testing – Fowler LGI – 7:49am

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FOWLER MEDIA CENTER Monday-Thursday 7:00 – 3:30

Friday 7:00 – 3:00

Drop off your book suggestions in the library and check out what’s new!

Visit the library pages under the Academics section on the Carlisle School District website to take advantage of all of the digital resources available to students at CHS. To access the electronic resources outside of the CHS campus, most database passwords can be found in the Library Resources folder on the Share Drive, or you can stop in to see Miss Weimer. PA Power Library does require a public library card to access resources from home.

The Testing & Education Reference Center database has practice exams and study tips for the ASVAB, ACT, SAT, AP subject exams, and more.

SUBSTITUTES NEEDED! Carlisle Area School District is seeking substitute teachers, substitute paraprofessionals and substitute nurses at the elementary, middle and high school levels. This is a perfect opportunity for individuals seeking flexible employment in a supportive environment. For further information, please visit www.carlisleschools.org . Our District / Substitutes for requirements and the link to apply through Educational Staffing Solutions.

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT NEWS

National History Day 2020:

It is not too soon for students to begin thinking about creating an historical project for History Day. This year’s National

History Day theme is “Breaking Barriers in History.” Interested students can acquire more information from their social

studies teacher or see Mr. Wagner in the Social Studies Department Office (across from M201). Students should mark

their calendars now for the upcoming levels of competition:

Local History Day Carlisle High School Saturday, February 8, 2020

Regional History Day Messiah College Saturday, March 7, 2020

State History Day Carlisle High School Fri/Sat, May 15 & 16, 2020

National History Day University of Maryland Sun–Thurs, June 14-18, 2020

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Social Studies Students Recognized:

Angelica Cramer, Lulu Herman, and Meg Ulrich have been selected by the Woodrow Wilson

Birthday Association of Cumberland County as winners in this year’s essay competition. The

students will attend the 94th Annual Meeting at the Radisson Penn Harris in Camp Hill where

each of their placement (1st, 2nd, 3rd) will be announced. This year’s essay theme focused

around the legacy of the Treaty of Versailles. Fun historical fact – the Woodrow Wilson

Birthday Association of Cumberland County is the only active chapter in the entire country to

still hold meetings!

And congratulations to Samantha Martin (12) who recently received the “Girl of Merit”

award by the Girls World Expo for her contributions to her community through her

leadership, inspiration, and commitment.

Senior Voter Registration Drive:

This year the Carlisle High School’s social studies department has, once again,

teamed up with the PA Department of State to attempt to register 85% of all eligible

seniors to vote. If CHS can reach this milestone, we will receive the Governor’s

Civic Engagement Award. CHS has received this award two years in a row! The

Class of 2018 reached a 85.3% registration rate, one of only 13 schools in the entire

state to reach this benchmark, and the Class of 2019 reached a 91% registration rate,

one of only four schools! Can we do it again? If you know your son or daughter

will turn 18 on or before April 30th please encourage them to register to vote.

Students may register up to one year before their 18th birthday. They may get the application from Mr. Wagner in

McGowan and return it to him directly.

Model UN – NHSMUN:

The Model United Nations team is off to a great start for the 2019-2020 school year.

The Model UN team is now in full preparation mode for the National High School

Conference in NYC to be held March 4-7, 2020. Students received their country

assignments for the conference early November. The Carlisle team will represent

the countries of the Germany and Sweden. Carlisle has also been asked to send

delegates to the Security Council (France), the Historical Security Council 1986

(United Arab Emirates), the Crisis Committee (Libyan House of Representatives &

Director General, National Defense Radio Establishment), the International Court of

Justice (judge), the International Criminal Court (judge), and the Historical Crisis

Committee 1916 (Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) – all of which are

considered prestigious honors to receive due to the high volume of requests and voluminous amounts of knowledge and

research required to argue on these committees. The students will continue to research each of their respective countries

and write full Position Papers on difficult topics during the next several months. We also look forward to working with

many special guests and speakers from the U.S. Army War College over the next few months. Please join us in wishing

them well at the National Conference!

Carlisle Christmas Craft Show – THANK YOU:

The CHS Model UN team would like to express its sincere thanks and

appreciation for all the community support of its 10th Annual Carlisle Christmas

Craft Show on Saturday, November 2, 2019. The show was a great success

with a record 218 vendors and an estimated attendance well over 4,000

people!!! Mark your calendars for next year’s event (always the first Saturday

in November), as we plan to continue to deliver an incredible craft show and

shopping experience next year!

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Grant Winner for AP U.S. History Project:

A representative recently visited CHS to present Mr. Kevin Wagner with a $2000 “Voya Unsung Heroes” grant award.

Each year, 50 finalists receive $2,000 while three of them are selected as Top

Winners to receive additional grants of $25,000, $10,000, and $5,000 (to occur

later this year). Wagner’s innovative teaching idea, “Silent Heroes Project,”

focuses on helping students develop historical research and writing skills by

having them create an online resource dedicated to the American service

members who gave their lives during the 1944 D-Day invasion in Normandy,

France. Students will be tasked with researching an assigned soldier using

primary and secondary sources and then must create a digital multimedia tribute

piece honoring their role in the war effort. Students will hone their analyzation,

communication and writing skills as they engage in independent research and

present their findings. The student’s research will be professionally compiled and

given to the Superintendent of the American National Cemetery for archival

purposes. Wagner seeks to deepen students understanding of war while honoring

those who came before.

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Welcome to the CHS Science Department!

Please read all of the following information carefully as there are many updates and/or changes to

the department, science events, and other activities! As always, if you should have any questions,

please feel free to contact either your child’s respective science teacher or Samantha Moyer,

Science Program Chair, at moyers@carlisleschools.org

After having an extremely successful science fair season during the 2018-2019 school year, it is

time to begin preparing for this year’s science competitions! Opportunity abounds for our science

students! Below is a list outlining the various science fairs and science related competitions in which

students can participate during this school year!

Students entering into the various fairs can receive medals, trophies, scholarships, and

monetary awards. CHS students had a very rewarding year last year at these events and we certainly

hope to have continued success this year! These science fairs are an incredible way to add to a

student’s resume’ for college applications and/or job placements.

Please note: Students who participate in PJAS or CASEF every year will receive a check during

their senior year of high school from these various science programs. The money is based on years of

participation, as well as the students’ award placement. Students who participate every year during

their high school years (or those who have participated since 7th grade) have the potential to earn a

lump sum of money during their senior year….and just for participating! Please talk about these

opportunities with your child/children. Additionally, seniors can apply for the CASAC scholarship

during the spring, which ranges between $500-$1000!

Please review the list below to acquire information about the various science competitions that are

available for our student scientists!

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1. CARLISLE AREA SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CASAC):

Date: January 24-25th, 2020*

local science fair (poster presentation) for 4th-12th grade

Carlisle Area School District will be hosting this year

Information AND registration for this event can be found on www.casac.us

*Note: There is no snow make-up date for this event this year.

2. REGIONAL PENNSYLVANIA JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE (PJAS): Date: February 22nd, 2020

Regional science competition (an oral presentation plus judges’ questioning session)

Location: Carlisle High School

1st place winners may compete at the State PJAS.

3. CAPITAL AREA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR (CASEF): Date: March 9-12th, 2020

o March 9th – 4 -7 pm (must be in building by 6:30). Students MUST have hard copy of Exhibit

Identification/Project Summary Form and be CERTIFIED by CASEF Staff Member in order to

prevent disqualification. You must bring your project & all supporting materials, including

logbooks, to the set-up.

o March 10th - Student Interviews 12:00-1:30pm. Profession attire is REQUIRED.

o March 11th- grand champion judging

o March 12th- Award ceremonies for junior and senior divisions

Regional science competition (poster presentation plus judges’ questioning session)

Location: Held at HACC

Grand champions can compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in May

4. STATE COMPETITION - PA JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE (PJAS): Date: May 17th- May 19th, 2020

State-wide science competition (oral presentation plus judges’ questioning

session)

Must receive a 1st at the regional PJAS to participate in this competition

Location: Penn State University, State College, PA.

5. ENVIROTHON: Date: May 5th, 2020

Team and individual competitions

Regional competition for students in the Envirothon Club

Winners at this event can move on to the State competition.

Location: TBD

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SCIENCE FAIR INFORMATION:

Students have been receiving updates and announcements through Schoology regarding the

science competitions and events. Students should sign up for this Schoology Group using the access

code given to them by their science teacher(s) if they are interested in participating in any of the

following science competitions:

- CASAC - PJAS (Regional & State) - CASEF

The Science Fair Schoology group is not for posting comments, science fair project questions, or discussions. Instead, this platform is intended to be a location where students are able to access all resources and materials for the various events. If students have science fair related questions, they should ask their respective science teacher or contact a science fair coach. Students and/or parents are not to post questions, concerns, or discussions to the Schoology group. Please remember that the purpose of this Schoology group is for the Science Department Chair and administrators to only post and share general information that may be accessed by interested student scientists and their parents.

DEADLINES ARE FAST APPROACHING:

a. CASAC registration is due by December 12th. Students interested in participating MUST be registered by

this date. They can access registration by going to: http://casac.us/ScienceFairRegistration.aspx

b. If students are interested in also participating in either CASEF or PJAS, they need to let their

science teachers know ASAP. There are additional registration websites that students must do if

they wish to participate in PJAS or CASEF! i. If interested in PJAS, please have your child register by going to:

https://www.pjasregistration.com/v1/ ii. If interested in CASEF, please have your child register by going to:

https://casef.stemwizard.com/

All science teachers must also submit hardcopies of the student’s ISEF paperwork to CASEF

and/or PJAS. Your child MUST alert their science teacher/science fair coach to the fact that

they are participating in these competitions so we can ensure all forms are completed. If

they are not submitted by the deadline, regardless of online registration, your child will be

disqualified from participation.

SCIENCE FAIR COACHES:

The following teachers are the science fair coaches for the 2019-2020 school year:

Mr. Mark Smeltz (McGowan)

Mr. Daniel Campbell (McGowan)

Mrs. Allison Thumma (WMS)

Ms. Meg Marchetti (LMS)

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THE ENVIROTHON:

The Envirothon is a competition in which teams of five high school students compete in field testing using their knowledge in five topic areas – Soils and Land Use, Aquatic Ecology, Forestry, Wildlife, and Environmental Issues. The science teacher in charge of the Envirothon Club, and the subsequent Envirothon competition, is Mr. Robert Smetana (Swartz). If your child has any interest in this competition and/or club, please see Mr. Smetana in S11!

STEM SUMMIT:

On October 29th & 30th, the entire freshmen class participated in the 5th

annual STEM Summit event. This incredible event immersed all freshmen in

authentic and applicable Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematical

(STEM) events.

Students were involved with the following sessions:

ROBOTICS

CHEMISTRY EXPERIMENTS

CIVIL ENGINEERING

AUTOMOTIVE & CIRCUITRY

PLUMBING

BIOLOGY EXPERIMENT

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

MATH COMPETITION

RELAY COMPETITION

WRAP UP & AWARDS

As you can see, this was a fast-paced, competitive, and fun day for all involved. When scheduling

begins in late winter, it will be important to discuss with your child if any of those career pathways or

activities interested them since it can help dictate which science, math, or technology courses they

should take for the 2020-2021 school year! In the meantime, please take a look at all of the incredible

pictures of students AND staff members captured over the course of the STEM summit days!

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THE FOLLOWING STAFF MEMBERS HELPED TO MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS!

- Mrs. Kline

- Mrs. Disbrow

- Mrs. Johnston

- Ms. Wronski

- Mr. Campbell

- Mr. Parker

- Mrs. Smetana

- Ms. Hull

- Mrs. Felknor-Edwards

- Mr. Bechtel

- Mr. Sollman

- Ms. Weimer

- Mrs. Rouvalis

- Mr. Smeltz

- Mr. Urban

- Mrs. Norcross

- Mrs. Hamilton

- Ms. Guttshall

- Mrs. Perdue

- Dr. Black

- Mr. Ferguson’s Graphic Design class for

designing our awesome STEM shirts!

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A huge thank you also to Dr. Parrillo and Mrs. Brent for

being such fun & organized team members to work

with as we planned this event! We are already

planning for next year’s STEM Summit and look forward

to seeing more kids go through this incredible

experience

National Math & Science Initiative (NMSI):

The Science Department had a third wave of teachers go through the Laying the Foundations (LtF) program and/or the Advanced Placement training funded by the National Math & Science Initiative (NMSI) this past summer.

The following teachers went to Pittsburgh for a week to become immersed in high-level and rigorous professional development for the LtF program: Ashley Johnston, Audrey Wronski and Emily Norcross.

The following teachers flew to Dallas, TX for Advanced Placement science training: Robert Parker (AP Chemistry), Robert Smetana (AP Environmental Science), Jimmy Wilkinson (AP Biology), Robert Urban (AP Physics) and Leslie Tritt (AP Environmental Science).

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MEET THE NEW SCIENCE STAFF MEMBERS AT CHS:

CHRISTINA HAGOOD:

Christina Hagood is a new face in the McGowan building’s science

hallway this year. She taught for the last five years down the road in

Newville but has been calling Carlisle home since 2014. A native of

Virginia Beach, she loves kayaking, reading while outdoors, and

anything to do with the sunshine. She is most excited about sharing

her passion for science with her students and bringing students in the

building smiles through stickers.

ASHLEY JOHNSTON:

Ashley Johnston may be new to the high school, but not to CASD! She comes to

us from Lamberton Middle School, where she taught 8th grade Physical Science

for the past year, and prior to that spent 10 years at South Brandywine Middle

School in Coatesville Area School District. Within the past 11 years of teaching,

Ashley stepped out of the classroom to become a student herself, earning two

masters degrees, and working with NASA for three years as a teacher using

satellite and lunar orbiter data to create lesson plans. She enjoys being

outdoors, hiking, live music, reading, crafting, attending car and truck shows

with her husband and 8-month-old son, and working with the Carlisle High

School Competition Cheerleading Squad.

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NICK MARUSKA:

Nick is also a new face in the McGowan Building where he is teaching one section

of Biology & four sections of Chemistry. He attended Marywood University. He

also has previous teaching experience at Greencastle/Antrim High School.

According to Nick, “I am enjoying my year so far and looking forward to my future

here at CHS.”

ROBERT PARKER:

Mr. Robert Parker just joined the Carlisle Family this fall as a chemistry teacher.

This is his third-year teaching, after having 2 full years of being a Long-Term

Substitute. Robert’s educational background include a B.S. in chemistry with a

secondary emphasis in communication at Juniata College, a M.S. in chemistry

from Penn State, and a M. Ed from Penn State. While at Juniata, Robert was

president of the Social Dance club, Chemistry club, and Chemistry National

Honors Society. Outside of the classroom, Robert is an avid cyclist and swing

dancer, dancing 3-4 times a week on average, both locally in Harrisburg and

Lancaster, and as far away as Boston or Wilmington.

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Who knew that high school students would love stickers so much?

Every Thursday morning, the science crew in McGowan has been

welcoming students and staff by handing out stickers to those

students walking through and past the science wing. Our stickers

have been accessorizing Hydroflasks, ID badges, notebooks,

clothing, etc…! Sticker Thursday has even made it onto Instagram

stories At this point, we have passed out over 1,500

stickers…and counting.

The teachers have been busy buying different themed stickers to

keep this trend alive in McGowan, but as we like to say, “A sticker

and a smile to start a kids’ day… it’s priceless!!”

Check out the fun pictures captured over the first quarter.

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Audrey Wronski (Geo-Environmental Science teacher) has been leading the Green Team this year at CHS! The Green Team members have been meeting before school to plan and incorporate sustainable practices at CHS. Additionally, Rob Urban (Physics teacher) has also been assisting Audrey during scheduled club periods with the Green Team. Currently, they have over twenty students involved with this environmentally minded club! Please take a moment to read about the Green Team’s actions/ goals thus far!

1. The first huge plan of action that the students will be overseeing is the implementation of compost collection at the high school. Food scraps will be collected during all Swartz Building lunch periods and transported to the Dickinson College Farm.

According to Dickinson College’s composting blog, “Compost is a nutrient-rich, biologically

active soil amendment made from decomposed organic wastes. The composting process starts

when biodegradable materials are combined in a proper mixture and level of moisture. Bacteria,

fungi, and other creatures break down compost feed-stocks into a stable soil-like humus that is rich in

nutrients and beneficial microbes…The compost benefits the farm by feeding the soil food web with

nutrients and microbes while also increasing soil water holding capacity and overall soil quality.”

(http://blogs.dickinson.edu/farm/compost/).

Additionally, Blueland explains some of the ecological benefits of composting for the environment, besides not taking up space in a landfill! “Compostable materials will break down

completely into organic material and become compost…When something is composted, it does not

leave anything behind. Composting is typically done through aerobic biodegradation, meaning

oxygen is present. When your items break down aerobically, they will not release methane. Instead,

composted material can go back into the earth as natural soil fertilizer (https://blog.blueland.com/biodegradable-vs-compostable-whats-the-difference/?)

Green Team student helpers will help to ensure that students within the lunch periods are properly disposing of their food scraps so it may be used for this important process! For items that cannot be used in the food scrap collection, please encourage your child to dispose of the waste properly in the recycling bins, if applicable. It is important that students do NOT throw trash or non-recyclables into the recycling bins!

2. Ms. Wronski has also been a part of community stakeholder meetings where Dickinson College, Carlisle Construction Materials and Harrisburg University have discussed ways to offset our carbon footprint. Plans for tree plantings, aquaponics, green structures and much, much more are currently being discussed. I look forward to updating all of you with our ongoing initiatives and actions!

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Additionally, Ms. Wronski and the Green Team were recently featured in the USGBC Magazine highlighting all of the fantastic work that they have been doing at CHS!

If you have driven behind McGowan

Building by the science wing, you may have

noticed new signs advertising CHS’ newest ‘no

mow zone.’ Both the McGowan and Swartz

Buildings now have ‘no mow zones’ where

students and staff can study the fauna and

flora of these areas.

If you are not familiar with no-mow

zones, they are designated areas that progress

through ecological succession to return to a

natural state. The no-mow zones have many

important benefits including: a real-world

‘science laboratory’ for science students to

study ecological/biological concepts, shelter for wildlife and pollinators, soil stabilization, fiscal savings

due to less mowing and less fuel consumption, as well as lowering CHS’ Carbon footprint! Currently,

the Swartz Building no mow has multiple pairs of nesting blue birds! It is always exciting and rewarding

to see our science students enjoying the many benefits of these nature areas.

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MRS. TRITT’S ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STUDENTS

Mrs. Leslie Tritt’s students have been extremely busy this past semester immersing themselves with

their scientific studies! Students have been involved with field studies, plantings, and even collecting

scientific data for outside agencies. Please read all about the programs in which they have been

involved.

PA STAR Program

Leslie Tritt and her Advanced Placement Environmental Science (APES) students recently had

the opportunity to partake in the Pennsylvania Student Action and Restoration Program. The

Chesapeake Bay Foundation offers this one day experience that moves from field investigation to

student action for improving water quality in Pennsylvania’s rivers and streams. The field curriculum

was custom made for the students of Mrs. Tritt’s class. The students explored the headwaters of the

LeTort Spring Run and had the opportunity to identify macroinvertebrates, test water chemistry, assess

riparian buffer zones, provide stream clean-up, and assess soil health. Students were also able to see

two bald eagles on this field experience. It was an incredible opportunity that Leslie applied for

through the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Please take a look at the many pictures of the AP

students as they got their hands truly into science!

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TREE PLANTING

Thanks to the Arbor Day Foundation, Mrs. Tritt’s class was able to plant trees (and a few other

pollinator species) in the McGowan no-mow zone.

Winged Ambassadors:

Mrs. Tritt’s students had a unique opportunity to partake in scientific data

collection thanks to the Winged Ambassadors- Ocean Literacy through the Eyes of an

Albatross. Mrs. Tritt’s class received the large Albatross boluses to determine what

Albatross were ingesting and eventually feeding to their young. Unfortunately, the

results showed enormous amounts of ingested plastic within these oceanic birds.

Below is a student’s quick summary of what was found in their bolus.

“On average, 28.5% of the boluses were plastic or other trash. Our specific bolus was the largest out

of all of them with an area of 280.5 centimeters, and my whole group was shocked at how much

plastic line there was. It was not possible to measure the total length of the line given how many

pieces there were and how tangled they all were, but the area was 88 centimeters. My group's bolus

also contained plastic fragments, foam, sheets, a nurdle, and other small bits of trash. Overall, this

lab allowed our class to see the reality of pollution and better understand just how much trash

animals really eat. It was also an opportunity for us to brainstorm solutions to the marine debris

problem and what effects those solutions could have.”

BOLUS: As part of the digestive process, many seabirds such as albatross throw up pellets, known as

“boluses” to rid themselves of fish bones, squid beaks and other indigestible material. These boluses

allow scientists to determine food webs as well as what is occurring within our ocean ecosystems.

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GROW TOWER

Thanks to the wonderful support of the CTE Program,

Mrs. Tritt’s classroom now has a Tower Garden where her

students can learn about the process of aeroponics.

Aeroponics is currently the same technology used by NASA

and their astronauts! The Tower Garden grows plants with

only water and nutrients rather than dirt. This grow tower is

allowing students to learn about different aspects of plant

biology while also growing food for Chef Ehly and his

culinary program!

(Currently, Mrs. Tritt’s Biology students are growing lima beans!)

Thank you for taking the time to read about some aspects of our science program at CHS. We always

have a lot going on in the department so I will be sure to update accordingly in the spring newsletter!

Enjoy the holiday season!

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The Mathematics Department added a new course and a new elective this year. AP Computer Principles is off to a great

start with teacher Mr. Bigelow enthusiastically introducing students to the world of Computer Science. Mrs. Wolfe is

also teaching a new course called Raspberry Pi (offered through Harrisburg University). Students are “building” their

own computers in this hands-on exciting new class.

The Mathematics Competition Team hosted its 5th Annual Competition at Dickinson College

this October. Twenty-three teams from all across central PA participated which totaled 93

students. The winning teams were Emmaus, Cumberland Valley and Wyoming Seminary.

Carlisle Math Team helped run the competition, giving them the experience of seeing all that

goes into running such an event. We ask that each team donate canned goods to Project

Share as their entrance “fee” and this year we donated 525 pounds! It was a wonderful day

of problem solving thanks to Math Team coaches John Campbell and Susan Greenbaum. The

Math team then traveled to Bloomsburg University to compete. The team of Eli Plant, Kate

Zhulyabina, Jacob Coburn and Chase Beachel took 3rd place out of 37 teams. They will

compete again at Kings College November 20th. Good luck Mathletes.

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WORLD LANGUAGE NEWS

CHS World Language Students Participate in Friendly Competition

In October German, French and Spanish

teams battled once again for the World

Language Cup trophy. In the first game,

German beat the Spanish A team by one

point after a penalty kick shoot-out. The

second game also came down to a penalty

kick shoot-out and the Spanish B team

beat the French to advance to the finals.

German and Spanish B teams fought hard,

but in the end the Spanish B team came out with the win

with a final score of 1-0. Congrats to all the players for

playing hard and displaying excellent talent and

sportsmanship. Until next year! ¡Viva el español!

CHS World Language Students Participate in Cultural

Events

This December, students in German and International

Culture and Travel classes will head to Mifflinburg, PA

for the annual German Christmas Market fieldtrip.

While there, students have the opportunity to see

firsthand this German Christmas tradition, from the

wooden stalls to the giant Weihnachtspyramide in the

center of the market to the many food vendors.

Students enjoy a variety of German foods while there,

including chicken Schnitzel-on-a-Stick, various types of

Wurst, soft pretzels, fresh-baked Strudel and delicious

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cherry Cake).

They also interact with Germans who live in the area

and take part in the event, including a traditional Sankt

Nikolaus and Krampus. Participating students will have

the opportunity to literally taste German culture without leaving the country.

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CHS World Language Students Participate in Historical Remembrance

November 9th, 2019 marked the 30th

Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

and Frau Schock’s German classes spent

the week leading up to the 9th learning

about the history of the Berlin Wall.

They read about and discussed the events

that led to the building of the Wall before

then creating a mural of their own to

commemorate this historic event. Each

student received a “brick” to personalize for the mural. Members of the National

German Honor Society assembled the

mural, including all of the student bricks

as well as facts about the Berlin Wall and

famous quotations from that time period.

The final product stood for a week in front of the McGowan main office so that all CHS students and visitors to

McGowan could learn about these historic events. On Monday, November 11th, each student removed his or her

brick and watched the Wall slowly coming down as the day progressed.

Students also engaged in a simulation on Friday, November 8th where they imagined that Carlisle was suddenly

divided by a Wall. They were divided based on where they lived and became citizens of either West Carlisle or East

Carlisle. They engaged in conversations about how the Wall would affect them and their family, including resources

now either available to them or things they were cut off from. It gave the students a way to really understand the

events that took place in Germany 30 years ago.

CHS French Students Participate in Local and National Events

National French Honor Society members had fun selling crêpes

at Jump Start and at the “First Cup” Coffee House this fall. And

in November, all French classes participated in the National

Kahoot! French trivia contest, sponsored by AATF (American

Association of Teachers of French). Bennett Shine was the

student with the highest score and the winner of a gift card to

Helena’s Chocolate Café and Crêperie! Bravo!

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CHS World Language Teachers Participate in Statewide Conferences

In October, Frau Schock presented a workshop at the Pennsylvania State Modern

Language Association’s annual conference; The Joy of Speaking. Frau Schock taught

other teacher how she uses games from the “real world” to make speaking in the

target language fun and engaging. Mme Lathrop and Sra. Bosnyak also attended the

conference and brought back many resources to share with their department.

ART DEPARTMENT

OUTSTANDING VISUAL ARTS COMMUNITY 2019

We are proud to share that the Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) recognized the Carlisle Area School District for its outstanding commitment to visual arts education with the endorsement Outstanding Visual Arts

Community 2019. PAEA empowers its members to transform their practices, students, colleagues, and communities to build a strong art education culture and citizenry. Districts receiving this endorsement demonstrate the importance of their visual arts programs with: Rigorous and Inclusive Programs: Arts programs demonstrate rigor using standards-based curriculum taught at every level by highly qualified and certified arts educators. Highly Accessible Programs: Art programs are offered to all students at every level of education with a sustainable budget for the visual arts.

Highly Visible Programs: Schools and districts identify their programmatic accomplishments, curriculum for all levels, art staff, mission statements, and arts events using their school websites and social media.

Art Department Calendar

There are many exciting opportunities for art students interested in exhibiting their work or participating in

gallery, museum and art historical lectures. Here are just a few to mark on your calendars. We will try to highlight

events and student involvement in these events during the year.

2019-2020 Student Calendar of Art Exhibit Opportunities & Events:

Scholastics Art & Writing

December 5th (Age 13 through 12th Grade)

Names and paperwork are due to the art office.

Empty Bowls Workshops

February 8th, 8:00 am -12:00 pm (make bowls)

February 22nd, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (glaze bowls)

Scholastics Award Ceremony

March 11th, 6:00 pm

CALC Youth Art Month Reception

March 12th, 5:00 pm– 6:30 pm.

Exhibit runs from March 12th – April 11th

CASD Annual Spring Art Show & Empty Bowls

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April 7th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Exhibit runs from April 7th– May 5Th

Art Trip to Pittsburgh

April 24th

Artistic Expressions Reception

April 4th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Students are encouraged to develop and refine pieces of art to submit to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

program. A variety of submission categories are available, including architecture and industrial design, ceramics &

glass, comic art, design, digital design, drawing and illustration, editorial cartoon, fashion, film and animation,

jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, video game design, and art portfolios. For

more information on the categories, students should visit

http://www.artandwriting.org/. If the student would like the district to

cover the submission fee, students should notify their art teachers by

Wednesday, November 20th and submissions are due to art teachers by

Thursday, December 5th. If the student intends to submit on his/her

own and pay for the fee, submissions are due to the contest by Monday,

December 16th. Students are encouraged to check with their art teacher for other creative opportunities.

Empty Bowls Carlisle High School’s National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is sponsoring their 9th annual Empty Bowls Event on Tuesday, April 7th Empty Bowls is an international effort to raise awareness in the fight to end hunger. Empty Bowls has raised millions of dollars for organizations fighting hunger and events take place in many states across the U.S. and many other countries. This year we will be selling handmade bowls during the CASD Spring Art Show. All donations from tickets will go to the Project Share Food Bank. This past fall NAHS hosted make-and-take workshops. Participants had the opportunity to make ceramics bowls under the direction of Mr. Tolan and NAHS members. The group learned to make bowls on the wheel, different hand building techniques, and how to glaze their work. Stay tuned for future workshops this spring! All make-and-take workshops are open to the community.

Presently we are in the bowl designing and making stages of the project. We welcome any community participants interested in helping or donating bowls to our event. Our first work party will be on Saturday, February 8th (bowl making) and the second event will be held on Saturday, February 22nd (bowl glazing). Both workshops will take place from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. We are also looking for sponsors for the actual event to cover the cost of supplies. If you would like to make a donation, please contact 717- 240-6800 extension 26006. Leave a message for Ashley Gogoj and the NAHS advisor will get back to you.

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National Art Honors Society Hosts Paint Night

National Art Honors Society students planned and facilitated a Paint Night at the

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC) in October. The Carlisle Area School District Art

Department and CALC have a long history of working together on projects such as

the Youth Art Month Show which is held in CALC’s gallery. The NAHS students

wanted to give back to the organization by donating a paint night to be auctioned at

CALC’s annual event. Students were responsible for planning the lesson, gathering

supplies, and teaching a class of 12 adults. The night was a huge hit for both students

and paint night participants!

Art While You Wait

The Downtown Carlisle Association partnered with Color Carlisle for a summer beautification project - Art While

You Wait (also, sponsored by PNC). Six traffic signal cabinets around

downtown Carlisle were painted by local artists and focused around

the theme LoveCarlisle. Artists

submitted designs to Color Carlisle

and six artists were chosen to

paint the traffic signal cabinets.

Ninth grade student, Dinela Dedic

was one of the artists featured. Ms.

Amie Bantz, art teacher at Carlisle

High School, also contributed to

the project. Congratulations to our

CASD artists!

Paint the Plow PennDOT’s Paint the Plow Program began during the 2015-2016 winter season in Cambria County. In the years that followed, the program expanded into other areas of the state. Now PennDOT District 8 has encouraged local high schools in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York to participate. This year Carlisle High School’s National Art Honors Society students

painted a plow, which features the Bison driving a car in snowy weather with the message, “The bison drives slow in ice and snow!” The Paint the Plow Program is a way for PennDOT and the local community to cultivate public awareness and promote winter

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driving safety on state roadways. High school students were invited to paint creative, original artwork onto a PennDOT snowplow blade. The decorative blades will be visible during winter snow removal on various roadways in the region. You can look out for Carlisle’s snow plow on Rt. 74 in Carlisle! A panel of judges comprised of PennDOT representatives and individuals from the respective county will participate in selecting a “Judges’ Pick” winner. The winning school’s plow will be judged on its creativity and ability to incorporate a winter driving safety message while blending with the year’s safety theme. Additionally, photos of each painted plow will be posted on a PennDOT statewide online platform, where users will have the opportunity to vote for a “Fan Favorite.” Voting will be open to the public for a designated voting period. Participants are encouraged to look out for a press release announcing details of the voting period.

West Shore Symphony Digital Art Show

The West Shore Symphony Orchestra has partnered with the art teachers of the Carlisle

Area School District to celebrate music and the visual arts.

This partnership explored the connection of music and art,

with images shown on the movie screen at the Carlisle

Theatre. Artwork was inspired by Manuel de Falla's Suite No. 2 from his 1919

collection. Students’ artwork was digitally displayed during a children’s show on

Saturday, November 9th and during the symphony performance on Sunday,

November 10th. The following Carlisle High School Students were featured at the

show.

Lillian Roesler 12th Brandon Graham 12th

Olivia Lane 12th Grace Rotella 10th

Coleman Miller 10th Gianna Peters 10th

Leah Wagner 10th Adelisa Mesic 12th

Ella Bowman 10th Sarah Sheperd 11th

Connor Fritz 11th Il'lajah Rivera 11th

Cira Gilbert 10th Dervla Dolan 10th

Julianna Askins 11th Catherine Walker 12th

Russ Cabagnot 11th Llyra Carlton 12th

Mysterline Clement 12th Lorraine Durbin 10th

Jacob Murphy 10th Alajiah Kuntz 11th

Yandra Darauch Santamaria 11th Morgan Mufalli 11th

Braylei Schroeder 10th Hailey Flickinger 10th

Annelise Bell DeYoung 12th Mari Khvichia 9th

Rebecca Burbridge 11th Autumn Velazquez 12th

Alison Schmitt 12th Cody Lavigne 10th

Hannah Portilla 10th

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CHS Art Teacher’s Artwork Exhibited at Susquehanna Art Museum

Carlisle High School art teachers, Ms. Amie Bantz and Mrs. Ashley Gogoj, had artwork featured at the Susquehanna

Art Museum over the summer. Art teachers in the area who had student

artwork in the annual Artistic Expressions show last spring were invited to

create artwork to be exhibited from August

through September. Ms. Amie Bantz created

an oil painting that featured buildings from

downtown Harrisburg. The work was titled

Mr. Rogers. Mrs. Ashley Gogoj created an

acrylic painting that was inspired by the

view from Waggoner’s Gap and by the

development of warehouses and industries in Cumberland County. The piece is

tilted Changing Landscape.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT NEWS

Gene Luen Yang Visits CHS!

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On Monday, November 4 and Tuesday, November 5, CHS had the honor and delight of hosting artist and author Gene

Luen Yang. Yang is the author of the graphic novel American Born Chinese, which all ninth-grade students read in their

English classes prior to Yang’s visit. On Monday, November 5, Yang presented to the entire ninth-grade class and signed

books for students afterward. That night, Yang gave a lecture at Dickinson that was open to the public and sponsored by

Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), Dickinson’s International Honor Society for Education. On Tuesday, Yang spoke to a smaller group of

students in grades 9-12, who applied to attend a round-table discussion with Yang. Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief of

CHS’s Periscope, captured the magic of Yang’s visit well in her November 13 article “Acclaimed author of ‘American Born

Chinese’ visits CHS.” This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was graciously sponsored by KDP and The Bison Foundation.

Photo courtesy of Samantha Martin

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National English Honor Society

The National English Honor Society inducted its new members and installed its officers on Wednesday, November 6,

where Mrs. Clayville, co-advisor of NEHS addressed the students about the group’s purpose and goals. We managed to

get a few pictures of members old and new before students had a bite to eat (graciously provided by the English teachers)

and made their way to first period. The NEHS focuses on literacy throughout the district and local communities. Activities

include elementary outreach, middle and high school tutoring, and an annual book drive benefiting local charities.

NEHS Members

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NEHS Inductees for 2019-2020

NEHS officers from left to right: Kensington MacMillen (Vice-President), Laney Keel (Secretary),

Xeni Makosky (President), and Abigail Lindsay (Treasurer)

Pandora’s Box

Carlisle High School’s Literary Magazine, Pandora’s Box, released its first issue, a Halloween issue, of the year on October

31. Both current and former students are encouraged to submit their art and writing for consideration. For your reading

pleasure, previous issues of Pandora’s Box can always be found at https://chspandorasbox.wixsite.com/magazine.

Oracle

Carlisle High School’s Yearbook program, Oracle, is up and running for the 2019-2020 school year! To order a yearbook,

please go to Balfour.com and search for Carlisle High School. Senior parents, if you are interested in ordering a senior

tribute for your child, please contact Mrs. Muir and the Oracle staff at chsoracle1920@gmail.com.

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Periscope

For the latest student news and updates, check out Periscope, Carlisle High School’s Official Student News Site. In

conjunction with its online platform, Periscope also offers an illustrated news magazine with feature articles. Periscope is

updated on a semi-daily basis and is accessible at www.chsperiscope.com, on Twitter: @CHSPeriscope, Instagram:

@CHSPeriscope, and on Facebook: CHSPeriscope.

Meet Our New Teachers! This fall, we have welcomed four new teachers to our CHS English Department. At the end of last year, Ms. Shellee Hoover

decided to leave her work as a 9th-grade teacher at CHS in order to pursue a job at Deloitte. Mr. Brennen Dickerson has

joined our ninth-grade team in Ms. Hoover’s place. Ms. Dusti Campbell also left our CHS English team at the end of last

year to take a position in a district closer to her home. Although she is not a new face in CASD, Ms. Dorene Wilbur moved

to 10th-grade English in Ms. Campbell’s place after many years of teaching 8th-grade English at Lamberton Middle School.

Mr. Kevin McNeill is filling in for Ms. Kirsten McMahon this year while she is out on child-rearing leave, and Ms. Erica

Martinez is filling in for Ms. Amanda Kelley while she is out on child-rearing leave. We welcome all of our new teachers to

the Swartz building, to CHS faculty, and to our English team! Please read on for more information about each new teacher.

Teacher: Ms. Erica Martinez

Courses Taught: English I, Option I and Option II

Educational and Professional Experience:

I am a 2017 graduate of Shippensburg University with a major in English, certification in

Secondary Education, and minor in History. This is my first year of teaching and I

currently help to advise the Freshman Advisory Club.

What are you currently reading for professional growth or pleasure?

I am currently reading Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.

What is your favorite book, poem, passage, quote, or author?

This may come off a little selfish but I wrote a poem in high school for my Sophomore

English class and that has been my favorite poem since. Outside of my own work,

though, I enjoy authors Sylvia Plath, J.K. Rowling, Louise Erdrich, Edgar Allen Poe, and

others.

What do you enjoy doing outside of your school day and/or what is an unforgettable

experience you have had?

Outside of Carlisle Area School District, I am the Baton Twirling Program Director and Instructor at Wilson School of

Gymnastics and Dance in Chambersburg. I have twirled 1 baton, 2 batons, 3 batons, and fire batons! Still trying for 4

batons…

What are your students currently doing in class?

We are currently working on Characterization in Short Stories.

Anything else you’d like to add?

I had the opportunity to participate in the HERD100 program over the summer, which was a blast. Overall, I have really

loved working here in Carlisle, everyone has been so supportive!

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Teacher: Mr. Kevin McNeill

Grade: 9th grade

Courses Taught: English I, Option II

Educational and Professional Experience:

I grew up in the North Shore of Massachusetts and graduated with a

Bachelor’s from UMass-Lowell in 2007 and a Masters of Arts in Teaching

from Southern Illinois in 2014. I started teaching in Carbondale, IL in

2014, and then moved to Woodbury, MN in 2016. In my time, I’ve

sponsored the Creative Writing Club and Video Game Club, as well as the

2016 Junior Class and coordinated the 2016 Prom.

What are you currently reading for professional growth or pleasure?

I’m currently reading too many things, but most notably The Witches:

Salem, 1692 by Stacy Schiff and The Despot’s Apprentice by Brian Klass.

I’m also reading through the Harry Potter series for the 4th time.

What is your favorite book, poem, passage, quote, or author?

My favorite quote that I try to imprint on my students and classroom is

from the band 311: “Stay positive and love your life!”

What do you enjoy doing outside of your school day and/or what is an unforgettable experience you have had?

My wife and I love cooking and trying new foods. We watch a lot of cooking shows on Netflix in order to find new

recipes to make our own.

What are your students currently doing in class?

We are currently working on Elements of Fiction and studying the necessary facets of the stories we read.

Anything else you’d like to add?

I’m excited to be here, and looking forward to a great rest of the year!

Teacher: Ms. Dorene Wilbur

Courses Taught: English II, Option I and Option II

Educational and Professional Experience:

I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA; therefore, I am a proud Steelers

fan…even when they are not performing well. After attending the

University of Dayton for secondary education and English, I taught high

school, middle school, and directed school plays and musicals for a few

years in Dayton, Ohio. Later, I moved back to Pennsylvania to teach and

raise my family. I have three beautiful, intelligent children, one of whom is

in college. Currently, I am in my 24th year of teaching, 16 of which have

been in the Carlisle Area SD. I obtained my Master’s Degree in Library

Science at Mansfield University, and I am the advisor of the Diverse Student

Union club at the high school.

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What are you currently reading for professional growth or pleasure?

Visitation Street by Ivy Pochoda.

What is your favorite book, poem, passage, quote, or author?

“Theme for English B” by Langston Hughes

What do you enjoy doing outside of your school day and/or what is an unforgettable experience you have had?

I had the honor of hosting Mr. Edward Ricourt (writer for Wayward Pines, Raising Dion, and other films) as a guest

speaker in my class last year. He spoke to my students and held a writer’s workshop! I have already invited him back to

speak about his current projects.

What are your students currently doing in class?

My students are working on analyzing allegories. Because Poe can be difficult for students to understand, I am

combining it with various graphic organizers and current day examples with similar themes.

Anything else you’d like to add?

My goal is to help ameliorate the literature that our students read. We have such a diverse student body, and I strongly

believe that our literature should reflect them and their experiences. I also would like to help recruit more teachers of

color. Our students deserve to see and learn from teachers of all backgrounds and ethnicities.

Teacher: Mr. Brennen Dickerson

Courses Taught: English I, Option I and English II, Option II

Educational and Professional Experience:

After what I’ve affectionately dubbed my “quarter life crisis,” I decided to go

back to school in order to get an English degree and a teaching certificate in

2015. I attended Penn State Harrisburg from 2016-2019 where I had the

tremendous opportunity to learn from some amazing people who are still

working in the field of public education. During this time, I was also able to

spend a lot of time at Steelton-Highspire, CASA, and Camp Hill High School

for both student teaching and day-to-day subbing. After graduation in May,

I was lucky enough to find myself here and I couldn’t be happier. Now that

I’m here, one of the fun “extra” gigs I have is leading the Drama Club.

What are you currently reading for professional growth or pleasure?

Professional Growth: Not Light, But Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom by Matthew Kay

Pleasure: House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

What is your favorite book, poem, passage, quote, or author?

For the record, this is not a fair question. I can’t decide which to pick so I’m doing all of them. 😊

Book: The Great Gatsby

Poem: “Ozymandias”

Quote: “...and the music and the echo of the music went out into the Void and it was not void.” - The Silmarillion by

J.R.R. Tolkien

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OR

“If I seem to wander, if I seem to stray, remember that true stories seldom take the straightest way.” - The Name of the

Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

OR (sorry)

“Stories are wild creatures. When you let them loose who knows what havoc they might wreak?” - A Monster Calls by

Patrick Ness

Author: J.R.R. Tolkien

What do you enjoy doing outside of your school day and/or what is an unforgettable experience you have had?

I am a professional actor and I tend to almost always find myself doing some type of show, usually with Open Stage of

Harrisburg or Gamut Theatre.

What are your students currently doing in class?

My 9th graders are currently going through a unit on short stories. With each story, I introduce new literary elements.

By the end of the unit, they will write their own short stories using all of the different elements we’ve been discussing.

Anything else you’d like to add?

I’m still pinching myself over the fact that I get to come here every day and teach my kids about stories.

Creative Opportunities

For a number of creative opportunities, students should visit the CHS English Department’s Creative Opportunities

webpage. If you are aware of any creative opportunities (locally or beyond), please email them to Mrs. McGeehan at

mcgeehank@carlisleschools.org.

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are now accepting submissions. Students are encouraged to develop and refine

pieces of writing to submit to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program. A variety of submission categories are

available, including but not limited to essays, poetry, journalism, scripts, and short story. For the complete category list

and submission information, students should visit the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards webpage. For information

specific to South Central Pennsylvania, visit the South Central Pennsylvania Affiliate webpage. The district will pay the $7

fee for one individual submission and the $25 submission fee for a portfolio submission from any student who would like

to submit work. Students/families are responsible for paying the submission fee for any additional entries students

submit. If the student would like the district to cover the submission fee, submissions are due to English teachers by

Friday, December 6. If the student intends to submit on his/her own and pay for the fee, submission forms are due to the

contest by Tuesday, December 17 at 11:59 PM. Please note that submission forms need to be mailed or delivered in hard

copy to Harrisburg by this deadline.

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“The Time is Now for Our Beloved Community”

Project Prompt:

This year’s theme, “The Time is Now for Our Beloved Community,” emphasizes the urgency of achieving what Dr. King

and others before him referred to as the “Beloved Community.” It also implies some ownership of “The Beloved

Community” by referring to it as “Our Beloved Community.” Create a project that explores and/or expresses this year’s

theme, taking into consideration your community (however you define it) as well as the greater life and work of Rev. Dr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Some questions to consider might include:

Who are members of your community? Why are some people not included?

How can we take Dr. King’s lofty vision and apply it in practical ways within our own community?

Where in your community do you see evidence of individuals or groups striving to achieve “The

Beloved Community”?

What issue(s) should be approached through Dr. King’s notion of “The Beloved Community”?

How did Dr. King’s work seek to attain “The Beloved Community”?

How could you work to attain “The Beloved Community”?

Background:

According to The King Center, “Dr. King’s Beloved Community is a global vision, in which all people can share in the

wealth of the earth. In the Beloved Community, poverty, hunger and homelessness will not be tolerated because

international standards of human decency will not allow it. Racism and all forms of discrimination, bigotry and prejudice

will be replaced by an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood. In the Beloved Community, international

disputes will be resolved by peaceful conflict-resolution and reconciliation of adversaries, instead of military power. Love

and trust will triumph over fear and hatred. Peace with justice will prevail over war and military conflict.” For a fuller

explanation of Dr. King’s “Beloved Community,” see the attached explanation from The King Center.

Possible Formats for Submissions:

arts or performance arts projects

social action/social justice projects

whole-school initiatives, events, or projects

service projects

videos, essays (analytical, persuasive, or personal), cartoons, short stories, poetry, narratives, letters,

multi-media projects, multi-genre projects

Whatever students can imagine, we will welcome!

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Project and Showcase

2019-2020

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Submission Details:

All projects should be submitted to building principals by Friday, December 13.

Principals will select an outstanding submission to represent their building at the 2020 Annual Rev. Dr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration in Carlisle Sunday, January 19, 2020.

ALL project submissions will be featured on the Carlisle Areas School District website.

This project is sponsored by the Carlisle Area MLK Commemoration Committee.

THE BELOVED COMMUNITY

“The Beloved Community” is a term that was first coined in the early days of the 20th Century by the

philosopher-theologian Josiah Royce, who founded the Fellowship of Reconciliation. However, it was Dr.

Martin Luther King, Jr., also a member of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, who popularized the term and

invested it with a deeper meaning which has captured the imagination of people of goodwill all over the world.

For Dr. King, The Beloved Community was not a lofty utopian goal to be confused with the rapturous image of

the Peaceable Kingdom, in which lions and lambs coexist in idyllic harmony. Rather, The Beloved Community

was for him a realistic, achievable goal that could be attained by a critical mass of people committed to and

trained in the philosophy and methods of nonviolence.

Dr. King’s Beloved Community is a global vision, in which all people can share in the wealth of the earth. In

the Beloved Community, poverty, hunger and homelessness will not be tolerated because international

standards of human decency will not allow it. Racism and all forms of discrimination, bigotry and prejudice will

be replaced by an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood. In the Beloved Community, international

disputes will be resolved by peaceful conflict-resolution and reconciliation of adversaries, instead of military

power. Love and trust will triumph over fear and hatred. Peace with justice will prevail over war and military

conflict.

Dr. King’s Beloved Community was not devoid of interpersonal, group or international conflict. Instead he

recognized that conflict was an inevitable part of human experience. But he believed that conflicts could be

resolved peacefully and adversaries could be reconciled through a mutual, determined commitment to

nonviolence. No conflict, he believed, need erupt in violence. And all conflicts in The Beloved Community

should end with reconciliation of adversaries cooperating together in a spirit of friendship and goodwill.

As early as 1956, Dr. King spoke of The Beloved Community as the end goal of nonviolent boycotts. As he said

in a speech at a victory rally following the announcement of a favorable U.S. Supreme Court Decision

desegregating the seats on Montgomery’s busses, “the end is reconciliation; the end is redemption; the end is

the creation of the Beloved Community. It is this type of spirit and this type of love that can transform

opponents into friends. It is this type of understanding goodwill that will transform the deep gloom of the old

age into the exuberant gladness of the new age. It is this love which will bring about miracles in the hearts of

men.”

An ardent student of the teachings of Mohandas K. Gandhi, Dr. King was much impressed with the Mahatma’s

befriending of his adversaries, most of whom professed profound admiration for Gandhi’s courage and intellect.

Dr. King believed that the age-old tradition of hating one’s opponents was not only immoral, but bad strategy

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which perpetuated the cycle of revenge and retaliation. Only nonviolence, he believed, had the power to break

the cycle of retributive violence and create lasting peace through reconciliation.

In a 1957 speech, “Birth of A New Nation,” Dr. King said, “The aftermath of nonviolence is the creation of the

beloved community. The aftermath of nonviolence is redemption. The aftermath of nonviolence is

reconciliation. The aftermath of violence is emptiness and bitterness.” A year later, in his first book Stride

Toward Freedom, Dr. King reiterated the importance of nonviolence in attaining The Beloved Community. In

other words, our ultimate goal is integration, which is genuine inter-group and inter-personal living. Only

through nonviolence can this goal be attained, for the aftermath of nonviolence is reconciliation and the creation

of the Beloved Community.

In his 1959 “Sermon on Gandhi,” Dr. King elaborated on the after-effects of choosing nonviolence over

violence: “The aftermath of nonviolence is the creation of the beloved community, so that when the battle’s

over, a new relationship comes into being between the oppressed and the oppressor.” In the same sermon, he

contrasted violent versus nonviolent resistance to oppression. “The way of acquiescence leads to moral and

spiritual suicide. The way of violence leads to bitterness in the survivors and brutality in the destroyers. But, the

way of non-violence leads to redemption and the creation of the beloved community.”

The core value of the quest for Dr. King’s Beloved Community was agape love. Dr. King distinguished between

three kinds of love: eros, “a sort of aesthetic or romantic love”; philia, “affection between friends” and agape,

which he described as “understanding, redeeming goodwill for all,” an “overflowing love which is purely

spontaneous, unmotivated, groundless and creative”… “the love of God operating in the human heart.” He said

that “Agape does not begin by discriminating between worthy and unworthy people…It begins by loving others

for their sakes” and “makes no distinction between a friend and enemy; it is directed toward both…Agape is

love seeking to preserve and create community.”

In his 1963 sermon, “Loving Your Enemies,” published in his book, Strength to Love, Dr. King addressed the

role of unconditional love in struggling for the beloved Community. ‘With every ounce of our energy we must

continue to rid this nation of the incubus of segregation. But we shall not in the process relinquish our privilege

and our obligation to love. While abhorring segregation, we shall love the segregationist. This is the only way to

create the beloved community.”

One expression of agape love in Dr. King’s Beloved Community is justice, not for any one oppressed group, but

for all people. As Dr. King often said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” He felt that justice

could not be parceled out to individuals or groups, but was the birthright of every human being in the Beloved

Community. I have fought too long hard against segregated public accommodations to end up segregating my

moral concerns,” he said. “Justice is indivisible.”

In a July 13, 1966 article in Christian Century Magazine, Dr. King affirmed the ultimate goal inherent in the

quest for the Beloved Community: “I do not think of political power as an end. Neither do I think of economic

power as an end. They are ingredients in the objective that we seek in life. And I think that end of that objective

is a truly brotherly society, the creation of the beloved community”

Source:

“The King Philosophy.” The King Center, The King Center, 8 Jan. 2019, thekingcenter.org/king-philosophy. Accessed 4

Nov. 2019.

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS

Congratulations to our HS marching band students on a successful marching season! Our band placed in the top 10

of all the bands in our division and the students did a great job representing Carlisle as they grew throughout the

season. Special congratulations to our color guard on a final placement of 5th and our drum line for their 6th place

finish in our division.

Our bands, orchestra, and choir students did a great job in their recent performance at our fall music concert on

November 19 – and many thanks to the many parents and friends who joined us! It was great to see a nice crowd

in attendance to support our high school musicians as they perform some of what they have been learning during

this first quarter of the year.

Approximately ten of our band students will participate in the PMEA District 7 Band Auditions at Eastern York

High School on Saturday, December 7. Best of luck to everybody who is competing in this event!

GIANT A+ REWARDS PROGRAM

CHS is participating in the Giant A+ Rewards Program. The program begins October 6 through March 15. For

every Giant Bonus Card that is registered and designates “Carlisle High School,” shoppers earn

1 point on most items for every dollar spent. Giant will donate money at the end of the 2019-

2020 school year to based on the number of points earned each month.

Registrations can be made online at www.giantaplus.com or at any Giant store at this time. To

designate CHS, Bonus Card holders need their Bonus Card number and school ID (#21462). Points earned toward

gas and other Giant incentives are not affected by participating in the Giant A+ Rewards Program. Please take the

time to register your Giant Bonus Card and designate Carlisle High School. Tell your family, neighbors and friends,

as well.

DRIVER’S EDUCATION

Driver Education or Behind-the-Wheel is an optional program offered at CHS. This program consists of six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. During this six-hour course, students will learn various essential skills required to operate a vehicle safely. In addition, most insurance companies offer a discount on car insurance to students completing this program.

Students must be sixteen and have a valid permit in order to sign-up. Interested sophomores may sign up in S130, and juniors/seniors may sign up in the McGowan office. Students may sign up to

drive during study hall or before/after school. The cost to drive for six hours during study hall is only $100.00. The cost to drive before/after school is $350.00. If you have any questions please contact Justin Kretzing at kretzinj@carlisleschool.org or 717-386-6051.

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COUNSELING CENTER NEWS

Grade

Level Last Names Counselor Name Counselor Contact Information

717-240-6800 then select the extension below

9

10

A – G

A - Ge

Barry Adams adamsa@carlisleschools.org x 27826

9

10

H – O

Gi - Ph

Ginger Rotz rotzg@carlisleschools.org x 27127

9

10

P – Z

Pi - Z

Andrew Rice ricea2@carlisleschools.org x 27806

11-12 A - G Emily McDonald mcdonalde@carlisleschools.org x 26816

11-12 H - Pa Amy Knapp knappa@carlisleschools.org x 26825

11-12 Pe - Z Johanna Jones jonesj@carlisleschools.org x 26806

COURSE SELECTION – Your student will be presented with course selection information for next school year in January

2020. We will have a Parent Course Selection Nigh in January – more details to come. Students will be making their

course selections online via PowerSchool. Counselors will work closely with students to ensure they complete this

process accurately.

COLLEGE-ENTRANCE TESTING - Sophomores and Juniors should be planning to take various college entrance

exams. Upcoming test dates include: The SATs on March 14, May 2, June 6 here at CHS and the ACTs on February 8,

April 4, June 13, and July 18 at Cumberland Valley High School. Visit these websites: www.sat.org and www.act.org

for more information and to register. Free test preparation resources are available through the high school library's

homepage on our district website http://www.galepages.com/carl47364 and in the McGowan Counseling Center.

SENIORS - Seniors should continue to utilize the high school counseling website to review local scholarship

opportunities. New scholarships are being added weekly. The website is:

https://www.carlisleschools.org/common/pages/UserFile.aspx?fileId=30873741

ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS: AP Exams will occur between May 4 – May 21. Registration is now completed for AP

Exams. Please check the exam schedule at:

https://www.carlisleschools.org/student_services/counseling/high_school_counseling_services/a_p_exam_inform

ation

We encourage students to take these end-of-year exams because more than 90% of colleges and universities will

grant credit to students who earn an appropriate score on the AP exam, thus saving students tuition and/or allowing

them to enroll in more advanced classes. Students enrolled in AP courses should have received the 2019-2020

Bulletin for AP Students and Parents containing information about the exams and the specific exam dates in one of

their AP classes. Students should carefully check their exam dates before registering to avoid conflicts with other

activities. These are nationally set test dates and cannot be altered. Any AP exam questions should be directed to

Ms. Johanna Jones in the McGowan Counseling Center (email: jonesj@carlisleschools.org )

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ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

CASD ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES--NEW STATE ATTENDANCE LAW

Effective 2020/21 school year, under Act 16 of 2019, “compulsory school age” now refers to the period of a

child’s life from the time the child enters school as a "beginner," which shall be no later than six (6) years of age,

until the child reaches eighteen (18) years of age, or graduation from high school (whichever occurs first).

“Beginner” means once a parent/guardian elects to enroll a child in a public or private school—or satisfy

compulsory attendance requirements though a home schooling or home tutoring—by age 6, rather than age 8, and

that child remains subject to compulsory attendance requirements until their eighteenth birthday.

Students enrolled in school are expected to be present every day school is in session. Absences from school

may be excused for reasons of illness, quarantine, death in the immediate family, impassable roads, emergency

medical and dental attention, pre-arranged absences, and authorized religious holidays. Absences cannot be

excused if they are due to parental neglect, illegal employment, truancy, or without written parent/medical

excuses.

Parents/guardians may obtain "Excuse for Absence" forms at individual buildings or district website -

www.carlisleschools.org/attendance. A written excuse may be submitted as follows:

1. Written note signed by a parent/guardian delivered to building attendance secretary

2. Fax signed by a parent/guardian or medical excuse to building attendance secretary

3. Take picture of signed written excuse w/ Smartphone and email/scan directly to office

Absences can add up quickly. A child is chronically absent if he or she misses just two days every month!!

FROM THE NURSES

Junior Physicals: A reminder to all 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students and parents:

PA School Code requires all 11th grade students to have a physical exam; however, this exam may be

done anytime in 10th or 11th grade. A copy of a physical exam done for other reasons (sports, driver’s

permit, work permit, etc.) is also acceptable. FYI: Students who had a school sports physical do not need

to submit another form to the nurse.

There also will be school physicals next spring for juniors only-please inform the nurse if you want your student to

have one.

Please Note: Students may not participate in graduation ceremonies without meeting this requirement! Please take

care of this promptly! Height, weight, and vision screenings have now been done for most students. BMI letters will

be sent home later this year. Juniors will also have hearing screenings in the near future.

IMMUNIZATIONS:

The new PA immunization laws are now in effect. If your child requires a vaccination you will be notified by a

member of our nursing staff.

Junior Reminder: All upcoming seniors 2020/21 will require a meningitis vaccine (MCV4) at age 16 or older-this vaccine is required at the start of their senior year, so please talk to the doctor about this important

requirement during your junior check-up.

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REMINDERS:

-It is not too early to have your child get his/her seasonal flu shot!

-Students frequently request allergy/cold medicines. While we do not have these here, parents are welcome to send

over the counter meds in for their students to keep in the nurse’s office for when needed. Please label with the

student’s name and send in a note of permission to give it.

- Nurse’s Offices are No Phone Zones! If students are ill, they may rest quietly with no distractions.

-Parents, please discourage your students from texting or calling you to pick them up as this can be confusing-if they

are ill, they should first go to the nurse and she will then call his/her parent if needed.

Please feel free to contact your school nurse anytime with any questions, concerns, or updates on your child’s health.

Diane Lello, RN (11th/12th grades-McGowan Bldg) 240-6800-ext. 26801; Kim Spangler, RN (9th/10th grades-

Swartz Bldg) 240-6800 ext 27801.

THE COFFEEHOUSE

Coffeehouse is off and rolling, and we will be holding our second show, The Refill, in the Swartz Auditorium at 7:00

on Friday evening, January 10, 2020. The CHS Coffeehouse stars its own high school players performing live music,

which, in many cases, was written completely by our student performers. Styles of music range from rock and jazz

to singer-songwriter, bluegrass, and folk. Some of our student poets will be presenting original poetry as well, and

the talent of all of these students always makes for an inspiring evening! This show will feature fewer groups

performing longer sets, and our headliner is a special return engagement of Class of 2018’s Noah Fowler! In the

event of inclement weather, The Refill will be held the following evening on Saturday, January 11.

And don’t forget to mark your calendar for our season finale, The Last Drop, which will be held on Friday, May 1, in

the Swartz Auditorium. The seniors will draw the evening to close with a Coffeehouse tradition—a senior jam that

combines their talents in a grand mashup spectacular!

Be sure to check out our merchandise table at both shows, and pick up some of our new t-shirts, coffee mugs, and

buttons to show your Coffeehouse spirit!

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Carlisle Area School District Equity Statement

The Carlisle Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, gender-identity, sexual

orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability or any other status

protected by law in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX

and Section 504.

No person shall on the grounds of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, gender-identity, sexual

orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability or any other status

protected by law be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination in any

program or activity funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Discrimination on the basis of sex

or religion is also prohibited in some federal programs.

For information regarding civil rights or grievances procedures, services, activities and facilities

that are assessable to and usable by handicapped persons, contact:

Mrs. Colleen M. Friend

Title IX Coordinator

Section 504 Coordinator

540 West North Street

Carlisle, PA 17013

717-240-6800