Insight PA High School Newsletter

• Monday, January 15th - School Closed (MLK Jr. Day)
  
  

• Friday, January 26th - End of Quarter 2
  
  

• Tuesday, January 30th - Insight PA Board of Trustees meeting (7:00pm)
  
  

• Monday, February 19th - School Closed (Presidents Day)
  
  

• Tuesday, February 27th - Insight PA Board of Trustees meeting (7:00pm)

Congratulations to our December High School Students of the Week!

Nominated by Mrs. Heffelfinger and Mrs. Pifer

“Synia actively participates in both homeroom and Student Council and went above and beyond to ask for recommendations for Student Council officer elections. She is very enthusiastic about being an Insight PA student and is excited to help her fellow students. We are lucky to have Synia!”

Nominated by Mrs. Barone

“Aamiah goes above and beyond in class! She consistently attends all of her classes and always does her best. She makes sure that her work is completed on time and is kind to every teacher and student she encounters. Aamiah is a phenomenal student moderator and takes pride in that title. She is also an incredible self-advocate and always reaches out when she needs help or to offer help to her peers and teachers. Aamiah is an absolute joy to have in class!”

Nominated by Ms. Stetser

“Kade is an incredibly hardworking and conscientious student. She is always punctual, prepared, and willing to put in the extra effort to ensure that her work is of the highest quality. Kade is a genuinely kind and compassionate individual and we are so fortunate to have her as part of our school community.”

During the week of January 22nd, students will be completing various screeners and assessments and participating in a variety of fun assemblies and activities. We are excited for our students to have this opportunity to demonstrate their growth through the first half of the school year and celebrate the completion of our first two quarters!

Students - please check your Class Connect schedules carefully for this week and be sure to check any emails you receive from your teachers, counselors, or other staff members regarding session dates and times.

All work for Quarter 2 is due by 11:59pm on Thursday, January 25th.

Spring Keystone testing assignments have been sent out in emails from Testing Nirvana for all students who need to complete these assessments this year. Please refer to the images below for directions on how to RSVP.

Yes. For state accountability purposes, all students must take Keystone Exams in Algebra, Literature, and Biology by the end of 11th grade

Can I opt out?

Yes. You must click the RSVP link in the email received from Testing Nirvana and select that you will not be attending. From there, you will have the option to select religious opt out. The assessment coordinator will send more information once that step is completed. In order to opt out, the student's legal guardian must come to the testing site to review the test. There are no exceptions to this.

Is transportation offered?

We are not providing transportation this year via Lyft. However, if transportation is a barrier to getting your student to testing, please email ISPATestingCoordinator@insightpa.org for other options.

For more information about Keystone Exams, please visit our State Testing Website. If you have additional questions, contact ISPATestingCoordinator@insightpa.org.

Join us throughout the months of January and February at roller skating and ice skating rinks throughout the state. These events are FREE for current Insight PA students and their families. Visit the link below to learn more about the events happening in your area and access our sign-up forms.

Please note that specific times and included activities vary by location - be sure to read over all of the information for your selected event before signing up to attend!

If you have questions about a specific event, please contact:

• Western, Central, and Northeast Regions - Kristin Seidel (krseidel@insightpa.org)
• Southeast and Philadelphia Area Regions - Courtland Handy (cohandy@insightpa.org)

Date: Friday, January 26th

Time: 1:00pm

Where: Check your Class Connect schedules!

Please join us at the following sessions during the month of January:

Special Education Training - ESY Determination

(ESY = Extended School Year)

Tuesday, January 9th from 12:30PM - 1:00PM

Presenters - Jen Weimer (Elementary Special Ed Instructional Coach) and Jenna Schreiner (Special Ed Compliance Coordinator)

Zoom Link - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4080572556

Learning Coach Cafe - Human Trafficking & Exploited Children

Tuesday, January 16th from 12:30PM - 1:00PM

Presenter - Kelsey Fuller (Student Resource Specialist)

Zoom Link - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4080572556

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 - Bra)
• Ms. Johnson (Last names Bre - Cri)
• Mrs. Lanzendorfer (Last names Cro - Fra)
• Mr. Blackstone (Last names Fre - Hop)
• Mrs. deTurck (Last names Hor - Leo)
• Ms. Babu (Last names Les - Mile)
• Ms. Clark (Last names Mill - Ph)
• Mrs. Orbin (Last names Pi - Sag)
• Ms. Christ (Last names Sai - Str)
• Ms. Benvenuti (Last names Stu - Wh)
• Mrs. Tate (Last names Wi - Z)