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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Lower Moreland School District Website Recognized with State Award
The Pennsylvania School Pubic Relations Association presented the district with an award for excellence and honor.
The Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) recognized the Lower Moreland School District in the Website Category of the 2012 annual Education Communications Contest. According to the PenSPRA website, the organization’s goal is to improve educational communication and support student achievements through systematic, proactive, and responsible public relations programs. The contest holds 12 categories, from School Calendar to District Communication Plan, as well as Website. According to the PenSPRA website: “An Award of Excellence is given to the top entries in each of the above categories. Awards of Honor are given to those entries that deserve recognition but receive a score that was not high enough for an Award of …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
BYOD Gets Positive Reviews in LMSD
Teachers and students seem to be embracing Lower Moreland School District’s ‘Bring Your Own Device’ program.
The Lower Moreland School District’s technology program, “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD), was the topic of discussion at the April 24 Technology committee meeting of the Lower Moreland School Board. The district’s director of Technology, Sue Casagrand led the discussion, and provided the board with an update of the program. “We have some excellent teachers moving forward with the pilot of Bring Your Own Device,” Casagrand told the board. According to the Lower Moreland School District website, the pilot BOYD program started in April 2012, and has since caught on with teachers at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Casangrand said that these groups of teachers have encouraged their students to register their devices for the …
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Lower Moreland School District Presents Internet Safety Event
The ‘Navigating Their Digital World’ event is open to all families in the Lower Moreland community.
The Lower Moreland School District (LMSD) will host its first “Navigating Their Digital World” event, May 14, from 6-8:45 p.m. at the Pine Road Elementary School. The event is designed for any family in and around Lower Moreland, specifically for parents with children in grade four or older. “I think it’s an important event, not only for everybody in our education community in Lower Moreland, but also outside of it,” Sue Casagrand, the district’s director of Technology, said. “Because, it’s such a big issue.” According to Casagrand, the event follows the "Take 25" campaign, which encourages families to make child safety a national priority. She added that the idea for the “Navigating Their Digital World” event recognizes the ever-growing …
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Summer Programs and Camps for Youth in Lower Moreland
Both the township and school district provide options for summer activities.
The Lower Moreland School District and Lower Moreland Township have summer programs, designed to keep youth moving and active. The Lower Moreland School District offers its "Lion's Sports Camp", which will take place at 555 Red Lion Road in Huntingdon Valley. Participants can participate in several specialty sports, including: Soccer, basketball, tennis, wrestlilng, softball, badminton, team handball, floor hockey and baseball. The camp runs from June 17 - July 29. — See .pdf registration application in the media gallery for details. The Lower Moreland Township's "Summer Recreation Program" is for youth residents who will complete grades 1-6 in the 2012/2013 school year. Various activites are scheduled for each week, such as scavanger …
Monday, April 22, 2013
Lower Moreland Township Purchases Part of School District Property
The Lower Moreland Township Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a portion of Lower Moreland School District property to build recreational facilities.
The Lower Moreland Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to purchase a portion of Lower Moreland School District property at its April 17 business meeting. The portion of school district land, located along the 500 block of Red Lion Road in Huntingdon Valley, lies in the far end of the Lower Moreland High School athletic fields. Lower Moreland board president commissioner Robert DeMartinis read aloud the resolution, in which he stated that the property would be purchased for the purpose of developing recreational facilities. DiMartinis later explained that it would be a joint project between the township and the school district in that the township would manage the property, while students of the school district would …
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Derek Zecher
2:57 pm on Monday, April 22, 2013
That would have been a great site for a new firehouse to replace the one that is falling apart. Still haven't addressed that problem. more ›
Friday, April 19, 2013
LMSD Custodians Supported by Teachers and Parents
Teachers and parents of the Lower Moreland School District expressed favor of keeping district custodians at the recent school board meeting.
The April 16 Lower Moreland School Board business meeting heard several testimonials from teachers and parents of the Lower Moreland School District community, advocating the board retain the custodial staff throughout the district. The testimonials were in response from the board’s undertaking a Request for Proposals (RFP) that would seek bids from outside companies to provide custodial services throughout the district. According to a related fact sheet on the Lower Moreland School District’s website, dating back to Oct. 22, 2012, the reason for the RFP for facilities maintenance services is so that the school district may explore options for further fiscal responsibility. However, the fact sheet states that the replacement of in-house …
jim kwasniuk
6:48 am on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
little al you are a jack-ass over priced meal ticket? what do you do for a living??? more ›
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Lower Moreland School Board Recognizes April Students of the Month
This month’s students: Amanda Duani and Evan Aurit.
The Lower Moreland School Board recognized the April students of the month at its April 16 business meeting. Lower Moreland School District superintendent Dr. Marykay Feeley provided the congratulatory remarks to Lower Moreland High School students Amanda Duani and Evan Aurit. Feeley’s remarks for Amanda Duani: “Who doesn’t know Amanda? Actually, Amanda is involved in a myriad of activities, including Honors Society, THON, she’s vice president of the Spanish Club, just to name a few. She makes a meaningful contribution to her commitments. She’s a hard worker, a creative thinker and a person always to be counted on. And, she does all of this with tremendous enthusiasm and incredibly positive attitude.” Feeley’s remarks for Evan Aurit: “…
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Lower Moreland School Board Honors Township First Responders
The May Lion’s Pride Award recipients are the township’s police department, emergency management agency and the Huntingdon Valley Fire Co.
Dr. Marykay Feely, Lower Moreland School District superintendent, presented the May Lion’s Pride Award to the first-responders serving Lower Moreland Township. The award presentation, which took place at the Tuesday Lower Moreland School Board business meeting, recognized the Lower Moreland Township Police Department, Huntingdon Valley Fire Co. and the township’s Emergency Management Agency, as crucial and valued members of the Lower Moreland School District community. “Our desire to have this recognition this evening, really stems from the assistance the departments provided to the district and the Lower Moreland community during Hurricane Sandy,” Feely said. “Then, after the tragedy that happened in Newtown, Connecticut, we knew we had …
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Monday, April 15, 2013
Summer Jobs Up For Grabs With LMSD
Summer camp counselors are needed.
If some seasonal work is what you are seeking, Lower Moreland School District might have an idea for you. According to the district's website, counselors are being sought for the District's Summer Sports Camp. "Counselors would be responsible for overseeing campers and leading Camp activities," said the district's site. "At least two Camp Counselors will need to be lifeguard certified." Various levels of experience and backgrounds will be reviewed. "The Sports Camp will be held at the Lower Moreland High School where the campers participate in many various sports throughout the summer," said the site. Pay for the roles vary by experience. "The positions pay $250 to 300 per week depending on experience of the counselor," said the site. "…
B. Strong
9:16 am on Thursday, April 25, 2013
"2637 Philmont Ave --- Permitted uses as of right include apartment houses"???? Really?? We are just catching our breath from the last apartment issue. Don't even try forcing this issue on our community again! more ›