Thursday, May 29, 2014

My Life My Choice

To encourage drug and alcohol free choices, Jackson Elementary students participated in a poster contest to show everyone that it is “My Life, My Choice”.  One winner in each grade received 4 tickets to an Altoona Curve home game.  As part of the presentation, students were also treated to a video which was created by students during BOLD/GOLD in March, which carried the same message.


Wednesday, May 21, 2014

CC ART SHOWS STRONG AGAIN!

Central Cambria High School and Middle School art students competed in the annual Greater Johnstown Young Artists Exhibit on display at the Cambria County Community Arts Center from May 6 to May 29, 2014.  This year Central Cambria Middle School art students shined bright once again being awarded 3 of a possible 6 achievement awards, while the High School art students were awarded 7 of a possible 18 honors.  Other participating schools include Westmont, Richland, Bishop Carroll, Windber, Ferndale, Forest Hills, and Portage.

The 6th grade art students completed a group piece entitled "cows" which was also awarded a first place early this year at the Mount Aloysius Art exhibit.  Individuals Logan Tremmel and Carlie Whited also received awards for their work.  Other Middle School artists participating are, Kaitlyn Cooper, Colby Jones, Carly Kaschalk, Rachel Holtz, Kyle Anna, and Dalton Williams.

Award winners from the High School were Tedi Hollingsworth, Becky Wahl, Bailey Hildebrand, Shawnee Beahan, Kayla Anna, Erin Fenchak, and Danny Dostal. Other High School students with work also on exhibit include, Joe Caroff, Brody Lawrence, Jade Regan, Kate Scanlan, Colleen Albright, Taylor Mazarella, Jake Brang, Mollie Baker, Alex Teeter, Taylor Albertelli, Allison Risaliti, Kassy Brown, and Brandy Eckenrod.

Mr. Dumm and Mrs. Irwin wish to commend all artists on a job well done.  Thank you for your hard work and dedication, and for distinguishing yourself and your school!


Congratulations!




Monday, May 19, 2014

American Red Cross Youth Disaster Mud Run

Several Students from Jackson Elementary participated in the American Red Cross Youth Disaster Mud Run on May 17th 2014. The course spanned 1.8 miles with around 8-10 physical challenges through varying grades and terrain. The event was designed to test the strength, stamina and camaraderie of our local youth. All participants received a specially designed t-shirt. Great job to all of those who participated!


OUR TOWN: featuring CCSD Students and Teachers

WPSU Public Television station's "Our Town" Ebensburg will premiere on Thursday, May 22 at 8:00 pm.  Mark your calendars to watch this great video about our hometown area that features stories on  our students and teachers!........
1. Elementary students who did a special project writing cards four times this school year to a battalion of US soldiers deployed to Afghanistan.  This project was coordinated by Janis Stratton that all CE classroom teachers and I helped with.  Kate Wolf did the videotaping with the help of one of our student teachers Rachel Wagner.
2. Our high school musical theater program is also featured for its impact on the community.  Paul Seymour did the interview on camera and the video and pictures were created by our musical “coaches” team of Jessica Davis, Tom Nagy, Paul Seymour, Claire Houser and Kate Wolf.
3.A segment on the Ebensburg art scene includes Brian Dumm, our middle school art teacher.

I was told there would be “extras” at the end of the program which will include video clips I submitted with some Jackson elementary students talking about their teachers and how they help and encourage them and what they learn in school, plus some Cambria elementary students who talked about what they want to teach the world.

The link to the live broadcast is http://www.wpsu.org/live, which you can find below in the add as well!

Our Town: Ebensburg
Tune in Thursday, May 22 at 8 p.m. for the broadcast premiere of "Our Town: Ebensburg."

Don't miss this chance to visit the Ghost Town Trail, Cambria County Historical Society, local food scene, family memories, and so much more. Find out what makes Ebensburg a great place to visit!
We hope you'll watch and please tell your out-of-town friends to watch the live broadcast online at wpsu.org.
Production funded by:
Ebensburg Borough | Bishop Carroll Catholic High School | Mount Aloysius College
Saint Francis University | Martin Oil Company and Martin General Stores
Kim Springer State Farm Insurance | McAneny Brothers, Inc.

Thursday, May 15, 2014