Salisbury-Elk Lick School District

On Wednesday the 29th of September, the school welcomed The Challenge Program to campus for an award ceremony in which 10 randomly selected Juniors and Seniors who fell within the top 10% of their class for meeting the criteria in 5 different categories were awarded monetary awards from Somerset Trust Bank. Categories for awards included STEM, academic excellence, academic improvement, attendance, and Community Service. Criteria is based on the Challenge Programs criteria as well as the reflection of the schools belief of which students qualify for the awards. Students were selected for the categories based on recorded documentation, school data, and teacher nominations. Students' names were then put into a random selection process to have a final winner chosen for each category as directed by the Challenge Award program. Many students fell within the top 10% of categories. The previous years Seniors had been awarded at the end of the school year, so last year's juniors and sophomores were awarded for their efforts this fall. This years Seniors were awarded as followed: Cody Bodes for Attendance, Cosette Curts for Academic excellence, Garret Schmidt for Community Service, Andrew Beeman for Academic Improvement, and Natalie Sines for STEM. This years Juniors were awarded as follows: Rebekah Dix for Attendance, Malia MArtin for Academic achievement, Kayce Cook for Community Service, Kammy Bittinger for Academic improvement, and Aidan Wiltrout for STEM. Cosette Curtis missed the assembly.

Recently, 14 member of our senior class visited Flight 93 with History Teacher, Mr. Gnagey & School Police Officer, Mr. Broderick. There they met with Adam Shaffer, Chief of Interpretation, Education and Visitor Services, who spoke with them about the events of September 11, 2001.

On Wednesday the 29th of September, the school welcomed The Challenge Program to campus for an award ceremony in which 10 randomly selected Juniors and Seniors who fell within the top 10% of their class for meeting the criteria in 5 different categories were awarded monetary awards from Somerset Trust Bank. Categories for awards included STEM, academic excellence, academic improvement, attendance, and Community Service. Criteria is based on the Challenge Programs criteria as well as the reflection of the schools belief of which students qualify for the awards. Students were selected for the categories based on recorded documentation, school data, and teacher nominations. Students' names were then put into a random selection process to have a final winner chosen for each category as directed by the Challenge Award program. Many students fell within the top 10% of categories. The previous years Seniors had been awarded at the end of the school year, so last year's juniors and sophomores were awarded for their efforts this fall. This years Seniors were awarded as followed: Cody Bodes for Attendance, Cosette Curts for Academic excellence, Garret Schmidt for Community Service, Andrew Beeman for Academic Improvement, and Natalie Sines for STEM. This years Juniors were awarded as follows: Rebekah Dix for Attendance, Malia MArtin for Academic achievement, Kayce Cook for Community Service, Kammy Bittinger for Academic improvement, and Aidan Wiltrout for STEM.

A letter from our Food Service Director

Announcements – October 1, 2021 • Good morning teachers and students of Salisbury Elk-Lick Jr/Sr High! Today is Friday, October 1st, 2021. School Day 25. • Lunch today includes: Pepperoni Pizza, Garden Salad with Romaine Alternatives are: Cheese Pizza, PB&J • Weather: About the same as yesterday, cool in the morning, sunny, high of 65. • The first FFA meeting of the year will take place during homeroom Monday, October 4th in the Ag room. This is for all high school Agriculture students and will count as an FFA grade. The Jr. high Ag students will have their meeting at a later date. • Today will be an early dismissal, with students leaving at 1:15. The order of the periods will be 7, 8, 9, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B. • Thank you, and have a great day!

Announcements – September 30, 2021 • Good morning teachers and students of Salisbury Elk-Lick Jr/Sr High! Today is Thursday, September 30th, 2021. School Day 24. • Lunch today includes: Breaded Chicken Parmesan with Pasta, Steamed Mixed Vegetables or Peas Alternatives are: Chef Salad w/ Turkey & Ham, Crispy Chicken Smackers, PB&J • Weather: Sunny, cool this morning and this evening, but high of 63 this afternoon. • Fun Fact: Raccoons have four times more sensory cells in their paws than most mammals. This allows them to "see" with their hands and get images of the object they touch without even looking at them. • The first FFA meeting of the year will take place during homeroom Monday, October 4th in the Ag room. This is for all high school Agriculture students and will count as an FFA grade. The Jr. high Ag students will have their meeting at a later date. • The Leo Club will be meeting today from 12:35-1:05 in the Health Room. They will be discussing and finalizing the basket raffle to be held during the Lion's Club pancake weekend. Please do your very best to attend. • Good luck to the girls’ junior high and varsity volleyball teams as they travel to Portage tonight! • Thank you, and have a great day!

SALISBURY-ELK LICK SCHOOL DISTRICT OCTOBER 2021 EVENTS *** Friday, October 1st, there will be a 1:15 dismissal for students (curriculum assessment) *** Tuesday, October 5th -Progress reports go home with 3rd-6th grade students *** Friday, October 8th, Salisbury-Elk Lick Schools will be closed for the Columbus Day Weekend/Fall Break *** Monday, October 11th, will be an ACT 80 day (teacher-in-service). NO SCHOOL for students *** Friday, October 22nd, there will be a 1:15 dismissal for curriculum assessment. *** Friday, October 8, 15, 22 & 29th – Wear pink to support cancer awareness. Bring spare change for coins for cancer. *** Friday, October 29th– Community Trick or Treat tentatively will be held in the borough, pending approval by Salisbury borough council. We will give more information at that time *** Monday, November 1st – Tentatively the first quarter ends and tentatively report cards will go home Monday, November 8th with all students *** Thursday, November 11th – will be an ACT 80 day (teacher-in-service) - Parent/teacher conferences- NO SCHOOL for students REMINDER - The school calendar is located on the school’s website (SELSD.COM) If you would like to add another phone number or change a number for the ONE CALL System, please call the school so it can be updated. (814-662-2733) ext 6800 (Remember, unless you tell us that you have a different phone number, we don’t know)

Announcements – September 28, 2021 • Good morning teachers and students of Salisbury Elk-Lick Jr/Sr High! Today is Tuesday, September 28th, 2021. School day 22. • Lunch today includes: Sweet & Sour Diced Chicken with Rice, Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Red & Green Peppers. Alternatives are: Chef Salad, Crispy Chicken Nuggets, PB&J • Weather: Thunderstorms this morning, cloudy this afternoon. High of 69 degrees. • Fun Fact: Luke Skywaker was originally named Luke Skykiller. • Today marks the midterm of the first quarter. • There will be a prom committee meeting today during 6a. The junior class officers are invited to attend. We will be discussing fundraiser ideas. • The Leo Club will be meeting this Thursday, September 30 from 12:35-1:05 in the Health Room. We will be discussing and finalizing the basket raffle to be held during the Lion's Club pancake weekend. Please do your very best to attend. • The Cross Country Team will be dismissed at 2:00 and the van will leave at 2:15 for the meet at Allegany College of Maryland. • Thank you, and have a great day!

Announcements – September 27, 2021 • Good morning teachers and students of Salisbury Elk-Lick Jr/Sr High! Today is Monday, September 27th, 2021. School Day 21. • Lunch today includes: Meatball Mozzarella Hoagie, Crispy Tator Tots, Fresh Broccoli Alternatives are: Chicken Nugget Munchable, BBQ Rib Sandwich, PB&J • Weather: Partly Cloudy, high of 72 degrees. • Fun Fact: There are no seagulls in Hawaii. • Good luck to the varsity volleyball team as they take on Hyndman tonight! • Tomorrow marks the midterm of the first quarter. • Thank you, and let’s make this a magnificent Monday and an excellent week!

Announcements – September 24, 2021 • Good morning teachers and students of Salisbury Elk-Lick Jr/Sr High! Today is Friday, September 24th, 2021. School Day 20. • Lunch today includes: Cheesy White Pizza, Caesar Side Salad Alternatives are: Nacho Munchable, Cheese Pizza, PB&J • Weather: Sunny all day, high of 62 degrees! • Fun Fact: Every year, about 100 billion servings of instant ramen are sold each year, or about 14 bowls per person. • 2021-2022 School Yearbooks are on sale now! Back to School sale lasts until September 24th. If you order personalization with your book for $6.50, you get 4 icons FREE! (That's a $15 value!) Return your form and payment (Please make checks payable to SELSD) by September 24, 2021. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Karacz at karaczl@selsd.com or Mrs. Ream at reamk@selsd.com • There will be a tech ed club meeting Friday September 24th during period 6A. • Have a great Friday!

Announcements – September 23, 2021 • Good morning teachers and students of Salisbury Elk-Lick Jr/Sr High! Today is Thursday, September 23rd, 2021. School Day 19. • Lunch today includes: Pork BBQ Sandwich, Creamy Cole Slaw, Steamed Golden Corn Alternatives are: Popcorn Chicken Salad, Crispy Chicken Smackers, and PB&J • Weather: Mostly cloudy, cool with a high of 56 degrees. • Fun Fact: Even though the blue whale is the largest animal on earth, it can’t swallow anything bigger than a beach ball. • Today is picture day! Students will be called by grade to get a picture taken. Today will also be vision screening for all students in grades 7-12. • 2021-2022 School Yearbooks are on sale now! Back to School sale lasts until September 24th. If you order personalization with your book for $6.50, you get 4 icons FREE! (That's a $15 value!) Return your form and payment (Please make checks payable to SELSD) by September 24, 2021. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Karacz at karaczl@selsd.com or Mrs. Ream at reamk@selsd.com • Students in Leo’s Club (or those interested in joining!) -- We will be meeting this afternoon, 12:35-1:05 in the Health Room. • Thank you, and have a great Thursday!

There will be a COVID vaccine clinic offered by Children's Hospital at Shade Elementary School on October 1st from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm for anyone ages 12 years and older. Please see the flyer for more information.

Announcements – September 22, 2021 • Good morning teachers and students of Salisbury Elk-Lick High School. Today is Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021. School Day 18. • Lunch today includes: Crispy Chicken Patty Sandwich, Seasoned Potato Wedges, BBQ Baked Beans Alternatives are: Nacho Munchable, Grilled Hot Dog, PB&J. • Weather: Rain this morning, thunderstorms this afternoon, high of 69. • Fun Fact: Rabbits can see behind them without moving their heads. • Picture day is Thursday, September 23, 2021. • 2021-2022 School Yearbooks are on sale now! Back to School sale lasts until September 24th. If you order personalization with your book for $6.50, you get 4 icons FREE! (That's a $15 value!) Return your form and payment (Please make checks payable to SELSD) by September 24, 2021. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Karacz at karaczl@selsd.com or Mrs. Ream at reamk@selsd.com • Students in Leo’s Club (or those interested in joining!) -- We will be meeting on Thursday afternoon, 12:35-1:05 in the Health Room. • Congratulations to Cadee Blocher for becoming Treasurer of the County FFA and to Garrett Schmidt for becoming Vice President. Way to go Garrett and Cadee! • Thank you, and have a wonderful Wednesday!

Red Ribbon Week Saturday, October 9, 2021 10:00am - 1:00pm Somerset High School Athletic Complex

Picture day is coming! Thursday, September 23, 2021. Order forms will be sent home with your students - Monday 9/20/21 for the high school students and have already been sent home with the elementary students. You can also order online at mylifetouch.com The high school picture day ID is EVTCKGRND and the elementary picture day id is EVTW7BRQS All staff and students will be getting pictures taken, even if you do not purchase. If you have any questions, please contact either the high school or elementary offices.

2021-2022 School Yearbooks on sale now! Back to School sale lasts until September 24th. If you order personalization with your book for $6.50, you get 4 icons FREE! (That's a $15 value!) Return this form and your payment (Please make checks payable to SELSD) by September 24, 2021. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Karacz at karaczl@selsd.com or Mrs. Ream at reamk@selsd.com

Somerset County FFA Officers for the 2021-2022 term have been selected! * We had four applicants total from our chapter, however, county bylaws state that one chapter may only have 2 representatives serve on the county officer team. Our two members serving for this school year were selected based on the 4 applications received by all 7 county Ag teachers. President-Alexia Laws - Meyersdale VP1- Caleb Antram- Somerset VP2-Garrett Schmidt - Salisbury Sec- Breigh Hillegass - Shanksville Treas-Mercadee Blocher - Salisbury Reporter-Allison Harrold - Meyersdale Sent-Carly Richard - Rockwood Parli-Shaknia Conn - Rockwood Historian- Alex Leydig - Berlin Chap-Brad Weigle - SCTC St Advisor- Tyler Whipkey - SCTC Congratulations! A special congratulations to both Cadee and Garrett on this accomplishment!

Announcements – September 21, 2021 • Good morning teachers and students of Salisbury Elk-Lick High School. Today is Tuesday, September 21st, 2021. School Day 18. • Lunch today includes: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries, Baby Carrots Alternatives are: Popcorn Chicken Salad, Crispy Chicken Nuggets, PB&J • Weather: Cloudy with a few showers throughout the day. High of 68. • Fun Fact: A human loses about a million skin cells per 24 hours! • Students in Leo’s Club (or those interested in joining!) -- We will be meeting on Thursday afternoon, 12:35-1:05 in the Health Room. • The Cross Country team will be dismissed today at 2pm and the vans will leave at 2:15 for the meet at Windber. • Please dismiss the JH, JV and Varsity Volleyball players at 2 pm. The bus will leave at 2:15. • Thank you, and have a terrific Tuesday!

Greetings Salisbury Elk-Lick! I hope all is well with each of you, as we move through the beginning of our school year. In continuing with the trend from last year, I would like to do my best to keep you each informed with some of the things that are going on at the high school. First, many of you are probably aware of the wonderful new addition to our school, Miss Jacqui Palmer, guidance counselor. We welcome her and are excited at the many opportunities and assistance she is providing for our students. Also, clubs have been formed and many are meeting on a regular basis. These clubs include FFA (Future Farmers of America), FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), Tech Ed. Club, Home Ec. Club, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Fitness Club, Game Club, Art Club, Drama Club, and Student Newspaper. Most of these clubs are only open to students in grades 9-12, but there are some that are being offered to grades 7-8 as well. In addition to the volleyball, football, and cross-country teams that are running this fall, we have added an Esports team that is participating in a league run by St. Francis University. They have practices once per week and will compete starting in October. We have four students that have chosen to participate in the programs offered by the Somerset County Technology Center (SCTC). Those students are involved in the Early Childhood, Cosmetology, Health & Medical, and Dental Assistant programs. We also have 5 seniors that are participating in our work mentoring program. This program allows juniors and seniors that meet the requirements of the program to leave school early and gain credit for work experience that is related to a prospective future career. We are planning a high school musical that is to be performed in the spring. The title of the musical is still a surprise, so that will be announced at a later date. Students will have the opportunity to sign up September 17th. After that, the Jump Start Theater will be sending some performers to encourage and help our students. Practices will begin after the Christmas break. Although our last musical, The Wizard of Oz, needed to be performed virtually, we are excited for our plan to have this one in-person! New 65” Samsung interactive panels are arriving and will be installed over the next 6-10 weeks. Two panels will be provided in most classrooms. One will be for teacher presentation, and one will be used to allow a much smoother integration of virtual students into the classroom. Although we all recognize that in-person learning is most often the best for our students, the district believes that having a strong virtual learning environment is important in our current educational climate. On December 7th, there will be a FAFSA night with a PHEAA representative for any parents and students interested in attending. Thank you, Jason Collier, High School Principal

Members of the local community sponsored a gift for each of the Salisbury-Elk Lick students in Pre-K through 12th grade. Each gift included a Tupperware Eco Water Bottle, a pencil, and eraser. A flyer for each classroom was provided with a thank you note to show support and appreciation of the SELSD students.