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25th "Touch the Future" Winners
*Winners from the 25th annual "Touch the Future" art show:*
*First Place "BEST OF SHOW":* Marisa Purdy, Pennsbury HS;
Teacher: Lala Danyelle; 3D Mixed Media; “Victorian Sonata
Dress”
*Second Place "BEST OF SHOW":* James Evans, Abington HS;
Teacher: Nicole Caracciolo, B/W Drawing; “Self Portrait in
Charcoal”
*Third Place "BEST OF SHOW":* Michele Spivak, Central Bucks
East HS; Teacher:... Link to article »
25th Annual "Touch the Future" Art Show
When members of the Mideastern Region of the Pennsylvania
State Education Association (MER/PSEA) gathered 25 years ago
to discuss how to honor one of their fellow teachers –
Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher in space who perished
aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger -- they never imagined
that the “Touch the Future” juried art show would... Link to article »
Pennridge Teacher Honored
Maria Gannon, a life skills teacher at Pennridge High
School, was named teacher of the year by Pediatric
Therapeutic Service, a Montgomery County company. She
received a check for $5,000 to continue her innovative
programs working with students with special needs.
Read more about the award Link to article »
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once remarked, "Life's most
persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for
others?'" So it seems only natural that when Congress passed
the King Holiday and Service Act in 1994 to honor the life
of one of America's most influential leaders in the Civil
Rights Movement, that service... Link to article »
Making 2012 a Safe Year
While the Internet can be a wonderful and educational
resource for children, we’ve all heard horror stories
about kids who were lured by a predator in a chat room, or
inadvertently typed an inaccurate search term and found
themselves directed to sites that display pornography or
violence. That’s why CAPS reminds you that it’s crucial
to... Link to article »
There's An App for That
Children are adapting to new technologies at the speed of
light. According to a recent study, 52 percent of all
children up to age eight now have access to a smartphone,
video iPod, iPad or other tablet device. More than a quarter
of parents have downloaded apps for their children to use.
There are thousands... Link to article »
Arts and the Holidays
With lots of holiday performances coming up in the next few
weeks, you’ll be interested to know that your children’s
participation in the arts have much more value than you
might think. According to ArtsEd Washington, a member of the
Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network, students
participating in the arts are:
• four times... Link to article »
Out of This World
More than 30 Council Rock High School South students, known
as the Rock Rovers, are working to create a remotely
operated vehicle to work in the zero gravity of outer space.
Four teachers will take the students’ project to NASA’s
Johnson Space Center in Houston in early February to test
the vehicle in NASA’s Reduced... Link to article »
Holiday Win
Congratulations to the fifth grade chorus at Evergreen
Elementary School in the Perkiomen Valley School District
and their instructor Mrs. Myren! The students won first
place in the B101 K-8 Christmas Choir Competition. The
school's music program will receive $5,000 and the choir
will perform live on stage at the Peter Nero and the Philly
Pops... Link to article »
Tackling Reading
The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) and the
Norristown School District hosted Eagles Book Mobile events
at Whitehall Elementary School and Gotwals Elementary
School. Eagles’ Storybook Man read to several second grade
classes and provided free books and PSEA parent brochures on
reading to all students.
PSEA and the Norristown School District invited the program
to the... Link to article »
Lights, Camera, Action!
The Council for the Advancement of Public Schools recently
filmed a commercial at the Middle Bucks Institute of
Technology with students, teachers and professionals from
Bucks and Montgomery county public schools. The spot -
reminding the public that when we build successful students
through our public schools, we help build their futures -
will be running... Link to article »
Kudos!
Newsweek recently ranked the top public high schools in the
country. The rankings were comprised of six components:
graduation rate (25%), college matriculation rate (25%), AP
tests taken per graduate (25%), average SAT/ACT scores
(10%), average AP/IB/AICE scores (10%), and AP courses
offered (5%). Out of the 500 schools ranked, more than 61%
of those located... Link to article »
Stop Cyberbullying
When a child or teen is harassed, tormented, threatened,
embarrassed or humiliated by another minor through the
Internet or other digital technologies such as mobile
phones, it’s called cyberbullying. As most parents know,
it has become increasingly prevalent in this digital age,
with children taking each other’s lives and their own
after being involved in an... Link to article »
Summer Learning
For most children, summer means no homework, playtime and
relaxation. However, CAPS encourages parents to keep
learning in mind amidst all the fun. According to the
National Summer Learning Association, all students
experience learning loss over the summer months - about two
months of grade level equivalency in mathematical
computation skills, and for low-income students, about... Link to article »
Heat Wave
As school lets out and the summer heats up, the Council for
the Advancement of Public Schools (CAPS) encourages parents
to keep heat tolerance in mind. Whether training for school
sports or just playing outside, all children can be at risk
during steamy summer days.
According to HealthyChildren.org, children have a few key
differences in their... Link to article »
Support the Troops
The 10! Show's Justin Pizzi recently visited students at
Stewart Middle School as they packed boxes to send to troops
overseas. School nurse Cheryl Brumbaugh, whose son is
currently serving in Afghanistan, has encouraged students to
participate since she has been at the school. The packages
go to many deployed soldiers who are alumni of... Link to article »
Speech and Hearing
As the end of the school year approaches, now is a good time
to consider whether your child may be one of the more than 5
million children in the United States with a speech,
language, or hearing disorder. Because any communication
disorder can seriously impact a child’s ability to learn,
socialize and be successful... Link to article »
Distracted Driving
With nice weather and summer vacations approaching, there
are more young drivers and adults on the road. CAPS reminds
you and your teens who are driving to give 100 percent of
your attention to the task when you’re behind the wheel.
In 2009, nearly 5,500 people were killed and 450,000 injured
in the U.S. due to... Link to article »
Celebrate Women's History Month
March is Women’s History Month and it’s a great
opportunity to discuss with your children the
accomplishments women have made throughout the years. It
serves as an example for all students – both male and
female – about what can be done with an outstanding
education, hard work and dedication.
CAPS salutes a sampling of local... Link to article »
Fine Young Artists
Winners of the 24th annual "Touch the Future" art show were
recently featured in a piece by Montgomery Media's "Ticket."
View the article. Link to article »
"Touch the Future" Featured
NBC 10's Aditi Roy visited the 24th annual "Touch the
Future" art show for her "Teacher Says" segment. Winning
students Natalie Robinson and Aimee Seu of Cheltenham High
School were interviewed along with their teacher, Connie
Berger. The annual event was held this past February at the
Abington Art Center.
Watch the clip[javascript:mctmp(0);] Link to article »
24th Annual "Touch the Future" Winners Announced
Congratulations to the winners of the 24th annual “Touch
the Future” art show! The annual competition highlights
the top-notch artistic talents of public high schools
students in Bucks and Montgomery counties. This year's show
saw 1,200 pieces submitted from 20 local high schools. The
exhibit will run from Feb. 5 through Feb. 27 at the... Link to article »
24th Annual "Touch the Future" Art Show
24th Annual "Touch the Future" Art Show
The community is invited to experience the finest artistic
talents of local public high school students at the 24th
annual “Touch the Future” art show - sponsored by the
Mideastern Region of the Pennsylvania State Education
Association (MER/PSEA) and the Council for the Advancement
of Public Schools (CAPS). Open... Link to article »
Ticket to "Touch the Future"
Montgomery Media's "Ticket" recently featured a preview of
the 24th annual "Touch the Future" art show. View the
article here. Link to article »
Winter Tips
*Winter Safety Tips*
We’ve all seen children and teens that weren’t dressed
appropriately for the frigid temperatures we’ve been
experiencing. The Council for the Advancement of Public
Schools is pleased to share some tips developed by the
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for keeping your
children safe and warm.
*What to Wear *
• Dress infants and children warmly... Link to article »
Healthy 2011 Resolutions
With the New Year quickly approaching, it’s a great time
for your kids to develop some healthy resolutions for 2011,
regardless of whether they’re in pre-school or high
school, according to the Council for the Advancement of
Public Schools (CAPS).
Those in pre-school can “promise” to brush their teeth
at least twice a day, clean up... Link to article »
'Tis The Season
Searching for the perfect holiday gifts for your kids? The
Council for the Advancement of Public Schools (CAPS)
suggests that you ask your children’s teachers. Remember
that they know your children well and can frequently
recommend educational games, toys and experiences that are
age and learning-appropriate.
While considering holiday gifts, think about books,
e-readers, museum memberships, local... Link to article »
Stay Informed
With the first marking period under their belts, your kids
are probably fully entrenched in their school work and
you’re seeing the benefit of a great public education.
Now’s the perfect time to check out some of the programs
underway in your local district[school-districts/] and
share your school’s activities on a community
calendar[events-calendar/] by visiting the Council for... Link to article »
Giving Back
Justin Pizzi and the 10! Show recently visited teachers at
Shady Grove Elementary School in Ambler as they packed bags
to make the holidays a little brighter for children in the
community. Teachers at the school have been giving back
around the holidays for more than 20 years.
Watch the clip Link to article »
Students Soar
Watch students from Milford Middle School featured on NBC
10's "Teacher Says" segment as they showcase their paper
airplane experiment. This project not only taught the
students about engineering but also connected them with
students around the world.
Watch the segment Link to article »
Teacher of Year
Congratulations to Jeffrey Chou - sixth grade teacher at
Highland Elementary School in Abington Township School
District - for being named Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the
Year! Chou was chosen in part for his use of technology
tools in the classroom, including wikis, Skype and podcasts.
He also mentors new teachers and serves on the board... Link to article »
"I Can Change the World" Essay Contest
Winners were recently announced for the "I Can Change the
World" essay contest, sponsored by CAPS and WPHT. All Bucks
and Montgomery county public school students in grades three
through 12 were invited to participate. The winners recently
attended a Philadelphia Phillies game on September 19 and
had the chance to meet Gov. Ed Rendell.
Visit... Link to article »
Real World High School with the 10! Show
The 10! Show recently visited Natalie Lewis' Real World Teen
Life class at Springfield Township High School. The class
gives students a crash course on parenting, peer pressure,
self esteem and other real issues teens are facing.
Watch the segment Link to article »
The 10! Show Goes Back to School
Justin Pizzi from NBC 10's 10! Show returned for a
visit with Amy Waldron's kindergarten class at Lafayette
Elementary School in Bristol Township School District. Pizzi
will follow the class of 2023 throughout the year to
highlight how kindergarten has changed over the years.
Watch the segment Link to article »
Tips to Stay on Budget for Back-to-School
With summer winding down, it’s back-to-school time again
and preparing for the upcoming school year can get
expensive. Getting your kids ready for school without
breaking the bank has always been a challenge. The Council
for the Advancement of Public Schools (CAPS) offers tips to
keep spending under control.
*Check Last Year’s Stash*
Chances are you... Link to article »
Teacher Says
NBC 10's Aditi Roy recently featured a unique program
offered by Bucks County Technical High School in her
"Teacher Says" segment. The program brought history to life
and gave students the opportunity to interact one-to-one in
the classroom with veterans who served our country over the
last 60 years. Veterans from wars and conflicts beginning
with World... Link to article »
10! Show BCTHS
NBC10's "10! Show" recently visited Bucks County Technical
High School. Roving reporter Justin Pizzi showcased the Life
Skills/Hospitality program as they manned the omelet bar and
then joined the culinary class as they learned to make
exotic ice cream flavors through a podcast developed by
their teacher. Watch the segment and view photos from the
shoot... Link to article »
23rd Annual “Touch the Future” Art Exhibition Winners Announced
The Feb. 7, 2010 opening of the 23rd annual "Touch the
Future" student art exhibit at the Lansdale Center for the
Performing Arts highlighted the bountiful artistic talent of
Bucks and Montgomery county public high school students.
Three best of show winners were announced as well as 14
category winners and two PSEA Purchase Prize winners.... Link to article »
Bucks and Montgomery County Public Schools Home to 21 of Top 50 Schools in Region
Twenty one high schools in Bucks and Montgomery counties
were listed in Philadelphia Magazine's September 2009 report
of the top 50 public high schools in the eight-county
Philadelphia area. Additionally, local programs in the two
counties were highlighted as best in the region.
The annual rankings are based on a number of factors,
including test scores,... Link to article »
Tips as Your Child Begins Kindergarten
There's more to getting your child ready for kindergarten
than buying a new outfit or lunchbox. The Council for the
Advancement of Public Schools offers these important tips
to ensure he/she is prepared to enter school.
*Make play a learning experience.*
Start learning early by practicing the Alphabet Song with
your child, advises Child Care... Link to article »
Back-To-School Success Tips
The Council for the Advancement of Public Schools (CAPS) is
offering these tips to students and parents in Bucks and
Montgomery counties as a new academic year begins.
*Healthy bodies equal healthy minds.* Back-to-school is
an appropriate time to set up doctor and dental check-ups,
according to the National Association of School
Psychologists.... Link to article »
Souderton Area High School Environmental Group to be Featured on NBC 10's Green Is Universal
The Souderton Area High School's SAVE (Students Against
Violating the Earth) group will have their "solar chimney"
featured on an upcoming Green is Universal segment with
NBC-10's reporter Terry Ruggles.
"SAVE is improvising on a 'solar chimney' design, using
recycled and inexpensive and easily obtained materials to
help cool a building with the sun, rather... Link to article »
CAPS and the 10! Show Go Back to Kindergarten
The Council for the Advancement of Public Schools (CAPS) and
the 10! Show on NBC-10 spent the morning of Sept. 3,
2009 in kindergarten at Lafayette Elementary school in the
Bristol Township School District demonstrating how
kindergarten has changed over time.
Amy Waldron's new kindergarten class welcomed the 10! Show's
Tim Furlong for two live segments as they... Link to article »
