Insight PA High School Newsletter

As we approach the end of the year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful achievements, growth, and community spirit that have defined this fall semester. Our students continue to amaze us with their hard work, creativity, and kindness, and we are grateful for the ongoing support from all of our families.

Winter break is fast approaching, and school will be closed from December 23rd to January 3rd. We hope this time provides you and your family with a well-deserved chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy the festivities of the season. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, January 6th!

Our Winter Literary Showcase and Talent Show are coming up - see below for more information!

Regular attendance is important, but we understand that this time of year can be busy. Please make sure to inform the school if your student will be absent for any extended period, especially as we approach the holiday season.

In January, we’ll begin preparing for the second half of the school year, and I am excited for the many opportunities ahead. There will be new projects, activities, and challenges for our students to explore, and we will continue to prioritize their academic and personal growth.

Finally, I want to take this opportunity to wish all of our families a warm, peaceful, and joyous holiday season. We are grateful for each of you and look forward to a bright new year together.

Mrs. Megan Miller

High School Principal

memiller@insightpaschool.org

Please note the following important dates this month:

• Tuesday, 12/03 - Asynchronous Day for Students, Parent-Teacher Conferences
  
  
• Tuesday, 12/17 - Insight PA Board of Trustees Meeting*
  
  
• Monday, 12/23 - Friday, 1/03 - Winter Break (School Closed)
  
  
• Monday, 1/06 - School Resumes
  

*If Needed

Congratulations to our November High School Students of the Week!

Nominated by Mrs. Panchura

“Aiden has adapted so well as a new student! His participation and engagement are excellent, he is a strong self-advocate, and is motivated to become an even greater student!”

Nominated by Mrs. Allison

“Kylie is a model student! She is consistently prepared, always on camera, and willingly participates by reading aloud and commenting positively in the chat. She is a leader who advocates for herself and she actively seeks help when she needs it.”

Nominated by Mrs. Smaniotto

“Damion consistently demonstrates a positive attitude in class. His participation in discussions significantly contributes to the classroom environment and enhances the learning experience for his peers. He often shares thoughtful answers, which encourages others to engage. Damion is a major asset to the classroom and exemplifies the qualities that Insight PA strives to foster in students.”

Nominated by Mrs. Pehlman

“Laneer consistently participates in Biology by asking and answering questions in the chat. He completes classwork and is always courteous to his teachers and peers. Laneer attends sessions on camera without being asked and is a pleasure to have in class!”

Congratulations to our High School Students who made our Quarter 1 Honor Roll! Click the link below to join us in celebrating them!

To celebrate our student’s literary talents, our English Language Arts team is hosting a Literary Showcase on December 20th at 12:30pm. Please join us to see all of the wonderful writing pieces from students in 9th through 12th grade.

Students - use the button link below to submit your work by Friday, December 13th!

Our students have been hard at work preparing for the Winter Talent Show, which will take place on December 20th at 2:00pm. It promises to be an afternoon of fantastic performances, showcasing the talents of our students. We hope to see you there!

Our Community Engagement Coordinators have been busy planning a variety of exciting events for our students and their families! Check out what they have planned for the next several weeks.

Click on the links below to learn more about each event and sign up to attend!

Friday, December 6th

• Monroe County - Schisler Museum & McMunn Planetarium
• Lancaster County - Lancaster Science Factory

Friday, December 13th

• Allegheny County - Zone 28
• Dauphin County - The Hershey Story Museum
• Montgomery County - Urban Air Willow Grove

Friday, December 20th

• Northampton County - Crayola Experience
• Philadelphia - Rolling Thunder

The Pennsylvania College of Technology will offer the Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship (AMP) Program beginning in January 2025. This 4-month program is a career exploratory program that provides students with an understanding of the foundational technical training and career paths in the 21st-century manufacturing industry.

The program will run from January - May, 2025 and is FREE for students. Students will complete 27 online learning modules and attend three in-person lab days at the Penn College Campus (or another designated location). The program ends with an in-person Industry Day, where students who successfully complete the program can meet manufacturing employees and receive their Certified Manufacturing Associate certificate from the Society for Manufacturing Engineers.

Interested?

One additional information session will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, December 11th. Please use this Zoom link to attend - https://pct.zoom.us/j/96348308563.

Questions?

Please reach out to Mr. Acri via ParentSquare if you have any questions. Please also let Mr. Acri know if you will be attending one of the information sessions and/or are interested in the program.

It's not too late to sign up for our first-ever overnight school trip to Washington, DC from Sunday, May 4 - Tuesday, May 6, 2025!

This trip is open to all Insight PA High School (9th - 12th grade) students and will include transportation to/from Washington, DC, overnight accommodations, most meals, and a variety of exciting attractions in our nation's capitol! Mrs. Kristin Seidel (Community Engagement Coordinator) and Mrs. Melissa White (HS History Teacher) will be joining the students on the trip, along with additional Insight PA staff (including a school nurse).

Visit the link below to learn more!

Title I, II, III and IV are federally funded grants designed to help students reach high academic achievement. Insight PA participates in a school-wide Title Program. We value the importance of a strong home and school connection. In an effort to support this belief, we are asking for your feedback. This will help inform school administration about the effectiveness of our communication with parents and how to improve our Parent and Family Engagement Policy.

All families who complete the survey linked below by Sunday, December 22nd will be entered into a drawing for an item of their choice (up to $35) from our school store. Section two of the survey must be completed in order to be entered into the drawing.

Please join us for the following parent/guardian education sessions during the month of December:

School Based Medical Access

Tuesday, December 10th from 12:30PM - 1:00PM

Presenters - Amanda Tingler (Special Ed Compliance Coordinator) and Kristen Salamone (Related Services Manager)

Zoom Link - https://insightpaschool.zoom.us/j/4080572556

How to Get Ops Documentation to School

Tuesday, December 17th from 12:00PM - 12:30PM

Presenters - Corinne Davis & Jazmin Cruz, Insight PA LEAP Specialists

Zoom Link - https://insightpaschool.zoom.us/j/4080572556

Self Care & Stress Management for Parents/Guardians

Tuesday, December 17th from 12:30PM - 1:00PM

Presenter - Crystal McClure, Insight PA Student Resource Specialist

Zoom Link - https://insightpaschool.zoom.us/j/4080572556

• Perspective Taking (9th)
• Mental Health Foundations Part II (10th)
• Improving Habits (11th)
• Living with Purpose (12th)

Our HS students are assigned a counselor based on the first letters of their last name. Not sure who your counselor is? Check the list below!

• Dr. Klepfer (Last names A - Bi)
• Ms. Steiner (Last names Bl - Ce)
• Mrs. Lanzendorfer (Last names Cli - En)
• Mr. Blackstone (Last names Es - Haq)
• Ms. Cloud (Last names Har - Joh)
• Mrs. deTurck (Last names Jon - Lu)
• Ms. Babu (Last names Ly - Mun)
• Ms. Clark (Last names Mur - Ram)
• Mrs. Orbin (Last names Ran - Sap)
• Ms. Christ (Last names Sar - Tar)
• Ms. Benvenuti (Last names Tas - Wilk)
• Mrs. Tate (Last names Will - Z)