Senior High School
Four AAHS band students had the honor of being chosen to participate in Beaver County Band on April 10 and 11. Kylee Bobak, Hunter Hogue, Jaina Ilko, and Marjorie Jarsulic rehearsed at New Brighton HS with students from all over Beaver County, concluding the festival with a public concert featuring the ensemble.
Monday, April 8th our Girls Softball took down Central Valley 18-6. Bats blistered as they collected 20 hits and Central Valley tallied 6 in the high-scoring game. Ambridge Varsity got things started in the first inning. Alex Bupp went 5 for 5 and homered on a 2-2 count, scoring 2 runs. Kim Kuzma went 5 for 5 as well and then came up with a homer herself driectly after Bupp. The girls scored 4 runs in the fifth inning. This big win was led by Bupp and Kuzma, who all drove in runs. Ashley DeWeese led the girls to victory in the circle. She surrendered 6 runs on 6 hits over 7 innings, striking out 9 girls. Our girls socked 8 homeruns in this game. Bupp had a long ball in the first and fourth inning. Kuzma went deep in the first, fourth, fifth, and seventh inning. Bre Thomas went 3 for 4 and went for the long ball in the sixth. And DeWeese went 2 for 3 and went for a homer as well in the sixth. Collecting up a total of 8 homeruns the entire game. Bupp, Kuzma, Thomas, and Sydney Hopkins all managed multiple hits for these Ambridge girls. Kuzma and Bupp each managed five hits to lead to this victory. Congrats girls! Keep it up!
Pictured on the left: Bre Thomas and Alex Bupp
Ambridge Area High School students earned two of the top three places in a Penn State University Science Challenge, held Friday, April 5.
The competition was a compilation of six labs, two physics, two chemistry, and two bio labs. The physics dealt with torque and pendulums. The chemistry was creating an activity series through single replacement reactions and a titration lab and the biology dealt with genetics and testing enzymes in extreme conditions.
The second place team won a $1500 scholarship to Penn State Beaver and the third place team won a $1000 scholarship to Penn State Beaver.
2nd place- Ryan Racioppo and Jethro Bell
3rd place - Dasha Jackson and Jacob Dunlap
Congratulations and great job to our students!
Photos Courtesy of Alan Freed
On Thursday morning, the Ambridge High School Steel Band had a unique and prestigious opportunity to share its talents with music educators from all over Pennsylvania!
The steel drummers performed a well-received set, showcasing a variety of musical styles for attendees at the PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) Annual Conference at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh.
The High School Ecology Club will hold its annual Mother's Day Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 11 in the High School parking lot. Flowers, vegetables and herbs will be available for purchase.
On Thursday, March 28, 2019 the Ambridge High School Students were given to the opportunity to listen and participate in the formation of the ACT-SO program at Ambridge Senior High School by Mr. Carter Spruill, NAACP Chairman of the ACT-SO Program.
Founded in 1978 by renowned author and journalist Vernon Jarrett, ACT-SO (an acronym for “Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological & Scientific Olympics”) is an Olympic mentoring program whereby students demonstrate academic, artistic and scientific expertise. ACT-SO stimulates and encourages high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students.
The ACT-SO program spans an entire academic year beginning in the fall, followed by planning, mentoring and coaching of students through winter months, culminating in local competitions in April and a national competition in July. ACT-SO is based on the dedication and commitment of community volunteers and business leaders that serve as mentors and coaches.
Students who participate in ACT-SO work with mentors to help develop projects in preparation to compete with other students in categories including but not limited to S.T.E.M., Humanities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Business. Students receive medals and prizes provided by the local and regional sponsors and contributors for their achievements.
ACT-SO, often referred to as the “Olympics of the Mind,” seeks to promote the following: Positive self-esteem; Positive interaction between our youth and the adult professional community; Positive academic and artistic excellence and high academic and cultural achievement.
Students in the Ambridge Area School District were granted the opportunity to sign-up and be part of the great program Mr. Spruill has to offer, and listen to the vast array of opportunities for making a difference in their community. If you would like further information, or for your student to be involved in the program, please visit: https://www.beavercountynaacp.org/act-so-1
You may also reach out to: Carter Spruill, Beaver County NAACP ACT-SO Chairman, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via phone: #412 329-7998.
Mr. Spruill also requested any parents/guardians that are also interested in helping with the program at Ambridge High School to please reach out via e-mail or phone to the number listed above at this time. Mr. Spruill welcomes community and members of the district to help assist in helping the program at the district grow in all facets.
You may also reach out to Ms. Benedict in the guidance office 724-266-2833, ext. 2482 with any questions.
WELCOME TO THE Ambridge High School
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER!
The LMC belongs to the entire school community, so let’s all do our part to keep it a friendly and educational environment.
PLEASE…
o Feel free to come to the LMC during your Study Hall or with a pass from your teacher, but remember to arrive before the late bell and plan to stay for the entire period.
o NO Food or Drinks in the LMC.
o Make sure you SIGN INand SIGN OUTat all times and ask for permission to leavethe LMC.
o Come prepared with work to do or something, to research, or read. Have an Assignment!
o Respect each otherand avoid distracting or disrupting your fellow users or the LMC staff. As instructed work quietly or silently!
o If you need to leave the LMC, you must obtain permission and a pass. Avoid crowding and blocking the entrance at the end of the period.
o Actively use the laptop computers for educational purposes, and please return and plug them into their correct numbered places.
o Use your available resources! We have databases, and print collections to help you.
o Electronic devices (cell phones) should NOT be heard.
o Please clean up after yourself, return chairs and furniture to their proper placesand put any trash in the wastebaskets.
REMEMBER…
The Library Media Specialist is here to help you! Feel free to ask Mr. Mellfor help, assistance, or advice on your work, research, or reading.
Thank you for your cooperation and respect.
Sincerely,
Ambridge High School LMC Staff
The goal of the Library Media Center at Ambridge High School is to empower students to become effective users of ideas and information in all formats in a constantly changing learning environment. The Library Media Center increases the access to local and global information sources and the use of technologies as effective learning/teaching tools. The Library Media Center is committed to supporting the development of student literacy by connecting students with outstanding literature and positive reading skills. The overall goal is to support the creation of students who are lifelong readers and learners.
At the high school level, the Library Media Specialist provides access to and instruction in the use of a variety of information sources, as information literacy and technology objectives are incorporated with curricular objectives from various disciplines. The Library Media Center focuses on the following skills: location, evaluation, access of materials, information/technological literacy, literature appreciation/understanding, and responsible digital citizenship in the use of information. A progressive problem-solving research approach is emphasized as students gather, interpret, and organize information for curricular projects. Additionally standardized systems for citing sources are also taught. The teaching of these information and technology objectives is the joint responsibility of the Library Media Specialist and the subject area teachers, who plan together to develop and deliver lessons.
Students will have frequent opportunities, with study hall and research passes, to use the Library Media Center to pursue individual academic needs and personal interests. As students participate in these learning actions, they discover the wide applicability of information literacy and technology skills to all areas of study, and develop the independent skills necessary to function successfully in today’s information-rich world.
Students will receive instruction from the Library Media Specialist in core curricular, special subject areas, and independently. Time is provided to independently select books and media of interest.
Literacy: Develop life-long reading skills with a special emphasis on utilizing resources for personal enjoyment, to meet information needs, identify the components of world literature and its impact on cross-cultural learning, employ and evaluate strategies for self-guided academic and leisure reading, and develop an appreciation for the variety of literary works and their impact on post-secondary undertakings and goals.
Research: Learn the components and functions of an academically oriented Library Media Center. Utilize a standardized research process to independently select and evaluate information sources and practice ethical behaviors. Formulate and summarize relevant information for research by retrieving local and global resources. Identify methods of information organization in both print and non-print media. Ethically evaluate research sources, delineate between unsubstantiated and biased information. Develop a self-sufficiency in monitoring ethical use and a mastery in synthesizing of information in final, published documents. Explore the purpose and function of an annotated bibliography. Appreciate various bibliographic styles and recognize their function in subject-specific research. Analyze strategies, findings, and data connected with the research process. Enrich knowledge of information organization in multiple levels of academic sources. Continuously implement complex search strategies in locating information.
Technology: Curate a knowledge of website navigation, research databases, and other age appropriate technology. Independently implement cloud computing and collaborative platforms for learning. Recognize the relevance and efficiency of specific computer software.
Book Suggestions: Want to see a book in our Library Media Center that we do not currently have? We would love to hear from you. Use the link to suggest new resources.
Useful Links
Below are useful links to external resources.
American History through Stories of Diversity
Newspapers
Teen Magazines
Billboard.com
Cycle World
Dirt Bike
Emagazine - The Environmental Magazine
Fourwheeler Network - Off Road Magazine
Internet Movie Database
ESPN
Fitness
Guitar World
NBA Inside Stuff
Newsweek
People
Road and Track
Runner’s World
Scuba Diving
Sporting News
Teen Central
Teen Magazine
Teen Vogue
Tennis
Time
Voices of Youth
Teen Websites
dMarie Time Capsule—http://dmarie.com/timecap/
Create your own online time capsule. Enter a date, pick from the top headlines and famous people born, top hits, top TV shows, hot new toys released, and top books released. When you are finished, print out the page. It includes extra info like who was president and the prices for bread, gas, stamps, and the minimum wage.
Guinness Book of World Records—http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/
Web version of the popular record book. Includes a place to submit your own records and record attempts.
The Merchants of Cool—http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool/
The website of the Frontline program on the relationship between marketing professionals -- the creators and sellers of popular culture -- and the teenage market, the hottest demographic in America. The program poses the question of which comes first - the attitude or the desire for the attitude? Teens drive the economy, but are teens really driving their own interests?
Snopes.com—http://www.snopes.com/
The site that examines not only the truth or reality behind urban legends, "but also common fallacies, misinformation, old wives' tales, strange news stories, rumors, celebrity gossip, and similar items."
Youth At Work:Real World Real Rights—http://www.youth.eeoc.gov/cases.html
Read about recent court cases involving teen workers and their rights (sexual harassment, discrimination, etc.). From the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Great Reads
Looking for some great reads? Try some of these websites for new books, new ideas, and different genres.
Carnegie Library - Teen
Flamingnet - Student Book Reviews
No Flying No Tights for Teens
Reading Rants
Teen Ink Magazine
teenreads.com
Teens @ Random
What Should I Read Next?
Citation/Bibliographic Resources
1. BibMe- The fully automatic bibliography maker that auto-fills.
2. Citation Machine- an interactive Web tool designed to assist teachers in modeling the proper use of information property. (Students are also welcome to use this!)
3. Citation Formats- MLA, APA, ASA
4. Citing Sources- Guide to Library Research- Documentation Guidelines: Citing Sources Within Your Paper
5. EasyBib - free automatic bibliography composer
6. Mixed Up Citations APA- Drag and drop the elements into the correct order to properly write the citation. (This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.)
7. Citation Game Home Page- MLA - Drag and drop the elements into the correct order to properly write the citation. (This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.)
8. OttoBib - put in the ISBN of your book and it will create your bib information!
9. Using American Psychological Association (APA) Formatfrom the Online Writing Laboratory (OWL) at Purdue.
10. Using Modern Language Association (MLA) Formatfrom the Online Writing Laboratory (OWL) at Purdue. (This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.)
11. Citation Makerfrom Oregon School Library Information System
One of our own AAHS Band students has distinguished herself by her participation in PMEA Region 1 Band, and her acceptance by audition into PMEA State Band. Marjorie Jarsulic was chosen by audition to perform in PMEA Region 1 Band held on March 7-9 at New Castle High School. The festival culminated with a public concert featuring the ensemble. While at Region Band, Marjorie auditioned for and was accepted into PMEA State Band, whose concert will coincide with the PMEA/NAfME conference that is being held in Pittsburgh’s David L Lawrence Convention Center. The band concert will take place on April 6 at 10 am. Tickets for the event are available at https://www.ticketor.com/pmea.
The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) is a statewide nonprofit organization of over 4,500 members, dedicated to promoting the musical development of all Pennsylvanians. The present membership evolved from a small group of band directors dating from 1933. Today, the organization includes those engaged in music instruction at all levels, from preschool through college and university, as well as those in the music industry, merchandising and publishing. The organization promotes and supports quality music education, learning and performance as well as promoting and supporting music education in schools and communities. PMEA is affiliated with The National Association for Music Education, NAfME. PMEA District 5 encompasses schools from Beaver, Butler, Lawrence and Mercer Counties.
