Bellefonte Area School District

It's Worker Wednesday! The Bellefonte Area School District is hiring. Listed below are some of the highlighted positions: 1. School Counselor - Bellefonte Elementary 2. Cafeteria Aide - Marion-Walker Elementary 3. Varsity Swim Coach 4. Substitutes - Teachers, Secretaries, Custodians, School Nurse, Paraeducator, Food Service Workers 5. Weekend Custodian There are many more listed on our website, which can be viewed here: https://bellefonte.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Please share with family and friends - a fully employed school district is what our children deserve!

At Bellefonte Elementary, Miss Trina’s life skills class learned about how lemonade is made. One component of lemonade is lemons, so therefore, one of their science experiments was about lemons. Each student got their own lemon, rolled it to get the juices flowing, cut it in half, touched/licked/smelled the inside of the lemon- all faces were a puckered face when they licked it!- and then they poured a spoonful of baking soda on the lemon to see what would happen. The students saw it bubble and fizz and my one student, Holdan Paucke, even said "if you put your ear to it, you can hear it making a fizz noise!" What a great way for students to learn about the different parts of what makes lemonade, lemonade!

Bellefonte Area School District New Hire Spotlight: BASD welcomes Sharon Cook to our staff! Sharon is an attendance clerk at the Bellefonte Elementary School. Below is a little questionnaire about her: What is something you are passionate about outside of work? I am passionate about my grandson. His name is Brock and he is 7 years old. I enjoy every minute I can spend with him. Who would you choose if you could pick 1 person (living or not living) to have dinner with? I would have dinner with my mom. She has been gone for 5 years. We always enjoyed going out to dinner together. Using 3 different adjectives, describe yourself in 3 words: Dedicated, adaptable, and confident What is the best piece of advice someone has ever given you? Work hard, never give up, and always be true to yourself. Why did you choose BASD? I have a family history of Bellefonte. I grew up in Bellefonte, graduated from BAHS, and I know many people that now work for BASD. We hope that you enjoyed learning a little about Sharon and are excited to have her on our staff!

Greetings! Please enjoy the Snapshot Tuesday newsletter for September 24. Today's newsletter features alumni: Brittany Smith (2010) and Jordyn Nyquist (Berzonsky) (2015). Have a great day!

Bellefonte Area School District New Hire Spotlight: BASD welcomes Jeremiah Dobo to our staff! Jeremiah is a band and music teacher at the Bellefonte Area High School. Below is a little questionnaire about him: What is something you are passionate about outside of work? I am a passionate hockey fan, especially for my favorite team, the Detroit Red Wings. Who would you choose if you could pick 1 person (living or not living) to have dinner with? I would have dinner with Detroit Red Wings legend, Mr. Hockey himself, Gordie Howe. Using 3 different adjectives, describe yourself in 3 words: Jolly, Welcoming, Kind What is the best piece of advice someone has ever given you? My father has always told me to create your own luck instead of hoping it will come to you. Why did you choose BASD? Growing up only a half hour away in West Branch, I always held BASD and especially the performing arts at Bellefonte in high esteem. When a position opened that seemed like a perfect fit for me, it was a no brainer to join the BASD family. We hope that you enjoyed learning a little about Jeremiah and are excited to have him on our staff!

If you get a chance to walk the halls of the Bellefonte Area High School, you might come across a large tile mosaic that is implanted on the wall, near the library. This mosaic has been years in the making and a project of tremendous effort from many students and adults. Art teacher, Erin Welsh, provided readers with some background on this project and the amount of love and work that went into it. To read the full article, click the link below: https://www.basd.net/article/1773555

The Bellefonte Area High School will have their annual Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 24th, starting at 6:00PM. During the B2S Event, there will also be a Resource Fair that will have a variety of tables for parents to check out about local organizations. These will include the following: -Raider Revolution -Student Council and Mini-THON -Centre Safe -Strawberry Fields -Youth Service Bureau -Tides Program -Jana Marie Foundation -Center for Community Resources -Centre County Mental Health -Skills of Central PA -CareerLink -CenClear -Crossroads Counseling If you are going to the Back to School night, please be sure that you also check out the above tables!

The Salvation Army Centre County Service is accepting applications for the Angel Tree and Sheetz for the Kids Christmas programs. Application dates begin October 3rd! Please see the attached flier for more specific information - and please share with those that would benefit from this!

The third Tuesday in September annually celebrates IT professionals. In our district, our IT professionals help keep our staff and systems moving forward every day. There are countless tech requests that are submitted daily and our IT people do their best to solve every one of them. The district thanks you so much for your hard work!

PSU Sororities held a dress sale at BAHS to help raise money for THON. They sold gently used formal dresses for low prices and earned almost $500 to donate back to THON.

Dear Parents and Guardians, This afternoon, shortly before dismissal, a nonspecific bomb threat voicemail message was left at Bellefonte ES on the attendance line. Students were dismissed and, as a precaution, staff was released when buildings were clear. Since then, our Director of Security, in consultation with local police, has determined that the threat is not credible and is similar to a trend of similar threats that have been made in neighboring school districts recently. All after-school and evening activities will continue as planned. There will be an increased police presence tonight at events and in town. Dr. Rakszawski

On September 12, the volleyball seniors recognized teachers in their lives that have made a difference. Sadie Ripka selected Drew Eddinger, Taryn Miller selected Sean Seymour, and Emma Haagen selected Matt McDermit. Thank you teachers, for being great educators in these student-athletes’ lives!

On September 22nd from 10:30AM-5:30PM, the Youth Service Bureau is has free winter items for those that could use them! This winter event will be held at 334 S. Burrowes St. in State College. See the flier for more information and please share with those that could benefit from this!

Bellefonte Area School District New Hire Spotlight: BASD welcomes Natalee West to our staff! Natalee is a Spanish teacher at the Bellefonte Area Middle School. Below is a little questionnaire about her: What is something you are passionate about outside of work? Outside of work, I am passionate about spending time outdoors, whether it be hiking or going on runs! I also enjoy reading! Who would you choose if you could pick 1 person (living or not living) to have dinner with? If I could pick one person to have dinner with, I would choose Frida Kahlo. She is a strong woman who put many of her messages in the form of her art! Using 3 different adjectives, describe yourself in 3 words: Three words to describe myself are patient, kind, and optimistic. What is the best piece of advice someone has ever given you? The best piece of advice someone has ever given me is that it is important to live this life day-to-day. One day may be bad, but that does not mean the next one will be, too. Each day has a clean slate and should begin with a positive attitude! Why did you choose BASD? From the very beginning, I was met with open arms and smiles from faculty and staff. Bellefonte cares about their teachers and it shows in the time they take to plan out PL days and trade time that allows teachers to take a mental break or dive deeper into who they are as educators. I have completely fallen in love with the community and the fact that the district and community have such a great relationship. There is absolutely nothing I would change and I am so happy to be here! We hope that you enjoyed learning a little about Natalee and are excited to have her on our staff!

For your Calendars: Would you like your opinion heard? The BASD Board of School Directors will be holding a public hearing to receive and consider comments from the public on the issue/question as to whether one or more of the District’s elementary schools should be permanently closed and/or explore other options. This will be held at the Bellefonte Area Middle School on Thursday, September 26th at 7:00PM. Please see the message below for the formal statement provided by the Board of School Directors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bellefonte Area School District Board of School Directors will be holding a public hearing pursuant to Section 780 of the Public-School Code of 1949, as amended, to present information as well as to receive and consider comments from the public on the issue/question as to whether one or more of the District’s elementary schools should be permanently closed and/or explore other options. The hearing shall be held in the Cafeteria at the Bellefonte Area Middle School, 100 North School Street, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania 16823 on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 7 p.m. Any questions, please contact Dr. Roy Rakszawski, Superintendent.

Bellefonte Volleyball's annual Dig Pink Night is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1st against Tyrone! It is free admission with the purchase of a Dig Pink shirt. All proceeds will be donated to a local breast cancer survivor. Hope to see you there! Order your Dig Pink shirt here: https://store.mathieumultimedia.com/product/bellefonte-volleyball-cancer-research-fundraiser-tee-2024/

It's Worker Wednesday! The Bellefonte Area School District is hiring. Listed below are some of the highlighted positions: 1. Health Room Assistant/Special Education 2. Intervention Para Educator - MW Elementary 3. Custodian, 2nd Shift - BAMS 4. Cafeteria Cashier - BAHS 5. Paraprofessional - Special Education There are many more listed on our website, which can be viewed here: https://bellefonte.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx Please share with family and friends - a fully employed school district is what our children deserve!

The Jana Marie Foundation was at BAHS for their first Wellness Friday of the school year. Since it is National Suicide Prevention Month, the activity was to write hopeful messages on a ribbon. It is displayed outside of the guidance office.

Good morning! Please enjoy the Snapshot Tuesday newsletter for September 17. Today's newsletter features alumni: Kachina Spangler (2008) and Danielle (Dani) Hosterman (2006). Have a great Tuesday!

Bellefonte Area School District New Hire Spotlight: BASD welcomes Maranda Hanley to our staff! Maranda is a special education teacher at the Bellefonte Elementary School. Below is a little questionnaire about her: What is something you are passionate about outside of work? I am passionate about singing! I actually tried out for American Idol in 2019 (but clearly I didn't go far haha). You will always catch me humming a tune or singing under my breath! Who would you choose if you could pick 1 person (living or not living) to have dinner with? Kylie Kelce. She is mindful, she is intelligent, she is smart, and she is a woman of her word. I would LOVE to have one dinner with her. Using 3 different adjectives, describe yourself in 3 words: Confident, Empathetic, Sociable What is the best piece of advice someone has ever given you? My parents always told me to love others the way I would want to be loved. It is a spin off of "Treat others how you would want to be treated" and I have carried that with me for years. Why did you choose BASD? I chose BASD because I love the willingness to help from the staff, the community involvement, and the drive that the teachers/aids/administration have to make their students successful both inside and outside of the classroom. We hope that you enjoyed learning a little about Maranda and are excited to have her on our staff!