SCHOOL NOTES
Miller Heights: Allsion's Corner books dedicated
A collection of books has been donated to the Miller Heights Elementary School Library's "Allison's Corner" section in memory of Allison Perno, a former student. The collection, which spans a variety of age levels and many different genres, was founded thanks to the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Perno. A dedication was held in the library on January 29, 2014.
Miller Heights: Related Arts Olympiad
More than 200 Miller Heights students and parents attended an evening of fun and learning, designed to showcase music, art, academic integration and library around the theme of the Olympics, presented by teachers Jayne Preletz, Sue Conrad, Sharlyn Hazekamp, Laurie Werkheiser and Gloria Bellas. The teachers were awarded a Crayola grant to help supplement the purchase of their supplies for the evening.
Spring Garden: needs your vote
Spring Garden Elementary school is participating in the Jan Brett contest. The students are too young to enter for themselves; you could help them win the opportunity to meet author/illustrator Jan Brett. Visit www.janbrett.com/contests.htm and enter Spring Garden ES, 901 North Blvd., Bethlehem PA 18017. One vote per person allowed.
BASD: Off days converted to regular school days
Bethlehem Area School District has exceeded the amount of snow days built into the school district's calendar. Schools will be in session on Feb. 17, April 17 and 20 and June 6.
Freedom Club Fundraiser ends Feb. 28
Sicily Pizza, 4460 Easton Ave., is sponsoring the Freedom High School Patriot Swimming and Diving team fundraiser. Mention sponsoring the team when ordering through Feb. 28 will generate a 15 per cent donation to the FHS team. .
Booster Club: Raffle tickets offered
FHS Baseball Booster Club is selling raffle tickets to win brand new Play Station 4 game set. All proceeds benefit the Freedom High School Baseball team and will go into field improvements for the 2014 season. Winner picked on the opening Varsity day, March 22; winner need not be present to win. For tickets or info email ryantphealy@gmail.com or hnthealy@aol.com or call 610-882-2253. We will deliver your tickets!
Liberty: FBLA support Feb. 24
Support LHS Future Business Leaders of America by eating at Wendy's, 306 Broadway, from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 24. Proceeds help defray expenses for State Leadership Conference in Hershey. Email askelly@beth.k12.pa.us for more information.
The awards ceremony will be held at Villanova University in April.
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