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The newest episode of What Do You Say? With Dr. Eric J. is out today!
Tune in to hear Dr. Becoats speak with Speaker of the House @repmcclinton as they discuss her journey into public service, her reflections on this year’s state budget process, and her empowering advice for young people about making their voices heard.
🎤 whatdoyousay.podbean.com
Don`t miss it!
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Penn Wood High School students got a behind-the-scenes look at criminal justice when Lansdowne Police Chief Rutherford visited Mr. Sermon’s Forensics class.
He talked about his journey from U.S. Marine to car salesman to police officer and broke down how real forensics compares to what we see on TV. Students asked great questions about investigative work, the mindset required for undercover roles, and what goes through an officer`s mind when making an arrest.
Thank you, Chief Rutherford, for sharing your experience and inspiring our students!
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The next episode of What Do You Say? With Dr. Eric J. comes out this Wednesday, December 3rd!
Dr. Becoats was thrilled to welcome Speaker of the House @repmcclinton for a powerful and inspiring conversation. She shared about how her path to Harrisburg unfolded, what drives her leadership, the challenges of this year’s state budget process, and the one thing she believes young people can do right now to make a real difference.
Be sure to tune in - wherever you get your podcasts!
🎤 https://whatdoyousay.podbean.com/
🎤 https://podcasts.apple.com/.../what-do-you.../id1839918158
🎤 https://www.iheart.com/.../1323-what-do-you-say-with-dr.../
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Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving! Check out our video where students and staff share what they are thankful for this holiday season. Full video at link in bio. https://youtu.be/eQMOUHZBWWw
Please consider donating to our choir and theater programs to help us meet our goals this year! A parent square message was sent out with info, or you can send donations directly to the 9th grade academy to Mr. Hein and he will get it to the correct place!! #wpsdproud
WPSD senior staff and cabinet members traveled around the district, visiting classrooms as guest readers for American Education Week!
Students loved the special visits, the stories shared, and the chance to connect with District leaders in a fun and meaningful way.
Thank you to our WPSD team for helping make this week memorable for our schools and families!
WPSD Executive Director of Student Services, Dr. Nakia Williams, spent the morning at Evans Elementary School as a guest reader for Ms. Carpenter’s and Ms. Gether’s first-grade classes. Students were excited to hear The Perfect Book and Listen to My Trumpet, and a few even volunteered to read pages aloud to their classmates. It was a wonderful way to celebrate a love of reading and student voice!
WPSD Chief of Operations, Darnell Deans, helped kick off American Education Week with a visit to Ms. Artmont’s third-grade class at Park Lane Elementary. Students selected Music, Music for Everyone by Vera B. Williams, and Mr. Deans said he loved its themes of music, teamwork, and entrepreneurship. He also spoke with students about his role in supporting schools across the District. A great start to a week celebrating learning and community!
Special Education Supervisor Ms. Heidi Socash spent the morning at Aldan Elementary School as a guest reader in Ms. Johnson’s kindergarten class and Ms. Darby’s first-grade class. Students were excited to welcome her and enjoyed the stories she shared. It was a great visit filled with smiles, listening, and a love for reading!
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Ms. Rafferty`s fourth grade class at Ardmore Avenue ES welcomed @sentimkearney for an #AmericanEducationWeek visit on Friday, November 21st. He joined them for a lively Q&A where they asked everything from what it’s like to serve as a state senator to what he enjoyed most about being an architect. They even dove into the fun stuff, including his favorite country, flag, food, and soccer player. Thank you, Senator Kearney, for spending time with our students and making this visit so special! #AEW25
Members of the Penn Wood High School DECA club joined their peers from around the region to learn, collaborate, and make unforgettable memories at @pa_deca Career Day with the @sixers on November 20th.
They heard from industry leaders about careers in sports, tackled a real-world case study, and connected with professionals and students from across the region.
A standout moment came when Penn Wood’s own Ryanna Collins and Fanta Kamara were chosen to high-five the Toronto Raptors as the players ran through the tunnel — an exciting experience!
Thanks to club moderator Ms. Chassidy King for organizing this opportunity for our students, and Ms. Dana Mirgliano for helping to chaperone! It was a great day of learning and leadership for our Patriots!
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Dr. Becoats made a lunchtime stop at Colwyn Elementary School on November 19, where the 5th and 6th graders - and Officer Lynn - quickly pulled him into a lively UNO game. Nothing beats good conversation, big smiles and a little friendly competition during American Education Week! #AEW2025 #WPSDShines
Penn Wood High School sent two teams to compete in this year’s @microsoft Hackathon. Congratulations to Ali Hanaylioglu, Ismael Torres, and Mohamed Farhan for securing 4th place, and to Raleeyah Little and Idriys Jones for placing 14th in a field of 20 teams.
The students viewed the experience as a building block for future competitions. As they left the event, the consensus among the team members was simply, "Next year."
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Ms. Rivera’s 6th-grade class at East Lansdowne Elementary took a hands-on approach to reviewing Numeric & Algebraic Expressions. Focusing on the order of operations, students participated in a "Math Surgeon" simulation. The goal was to save their turkeys.
Equipped with scrubs ordered from Amazon and ID badges created in Canva, the students worked through a series of math problems. Accuracy was key. Each correct solution allowed them to secure a piece of a turkey (feathers, feet, body, beak, etc.) to complete the procedure. This method provided a structured yet interactive way to reinforce what they are currently learning.
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WPSD Superintendent Dr. Becoats stopped by Mr. Pattinson’s kindergarten class as a special guest reader!
The students were all smiles as he shared the lively and humorous story “I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie” by Alison Jackson. They loved the rhythm, the silly surprises, and the chance to interact throughout the read-aloud.
Thank you, East Lansdowne and Mr. Pattinson`s class for hosting, and allowing Dr. Becoats to bring joy, excitement, and the love of reading to our youngest learners as we continue celebrating American Education Week!
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