Millcreek Montessori Open House
February 26, 2008, 6:30pm at
Grandview and Belle Valley Elementary School
Millcreek Montessori services children ages 3-6 years (preschool and kindergarten) and 6-9 years (1st through 3rd grade).

An evening of information, questions and answers about the Montessori style of education, plus a tour of the Montessori classrooms

Location: Grandview Elementary School & Belle Valley Elementary

The comedy play The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer will be presented by the McDowell Center for Performing Arts on February 7-8-9, 2008 at 7:30 PM. The show will take place in the McDowell Little Theatre (3320 Caughey Road) at 7:30 PM. All seats are $5.00 and tickets will be sold at the door beginning 30 minutes prior to curtain.The play, adapted for the stage by F. Andrew Leslie, is based on the Sidney Sheldon screenplay which starred Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, and Shirley Temple. This is truly one of the most creative comedies written for the stage as it contains many interesting characters and hilarious, witty writing.

The show features of a cast of 25 and stars Sarah Hammerlee, Eric McCrea, Alexandra Schwartz, John Nagy, Sean Weese, and Ben Triscuit. The production is directed by Jean Malthaner and assisted by Michael Malthaner who also composed several song selections for the play. Jason Loesch is technical director and Dave Kisner is the set designer.

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer is wonderful entertainment for the entire family. The production is funny, upbeat, and heartwarming, and everyone will leave the theatre feeling happy. Don’t miss The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer February 7-8-9, 2008 at 7:30 PM in the McDowell Little Theatre.

For more information about the show, call Michael Malthaner at 836-6925.

ATTENTION MILLCREEK AND MCDOWELL ALUMNI-WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF UPDATING OUR ALUMNI DIRECTORY, LOOK FOR A POSTCARD IN THE MAIL FROM HARRIS CONNECT ASKING FOR YOUR UPDATED INFORMATION. YOUR HELP IN THIS PROCESS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

The McDowell Speech and Debate Team is holding a Schwan’s fundraiser through Jan. 18th. We are raising money for upcoming national and regional tournament trips, including competitions at Harvard University in February, the state tournament at the University of Susquehanna, and two national tournaments in Appleton, Wisconsin and Las Vegas, Nevada later in the spring. As you can imagine, the cost of these trips adds up quickly.

All ordering for Schwan’s fundraising is available through the Internet and everything you order will be delivered to your home address. There is a wide array of items available. If you regularly shop through Schwan’s, please consider ordering through our fundraiser and helping to support our group. Your continuing support of our program is greatly appreciated!!

Instructions for ordering:

1. Go to https://schwansfundraising.com.
2. Click on the “Start Shopping” link underneath the Schwans truck.
3. Enter our campaign ID: 1004829
4. Follow the instructions for shopping and ordering.

Please contact Maggie Wilson at MIHS wilson@mtsd.org if you have any questions.

All orders must be placed by January 18th (next Friday) in order for us to benefit from them. Again, thank you for your ongoing support of the McDowell Speech and Debate Team.

Will Caugherty, Head Coach
Maggie Wilson, Assistant Coach

December 2007 Kiwanis Award Winners:

Grade 10: Michelle Holcomb
Grade 11: Eric Hansen
Grade 12: Marisa Hrbal

January 9, 2008
After school activities and practices at Westlake Middle School are cancelled for today due to a power outage.

The charitable cause at JSW continues to be THE CARING PLACE, and have concluded fundraising for the year. At an assembly on Friday, January 4th, 2006 at 2:15 pm, the sixth graders will present a check to Mr. Jonathon Rilling in excess of $2,000.00.  Additionally, Mr. Koma will be sporting his new “shaved” head and the sixth grade teachers will sport their “blue” hair on this day.  These were offered incentives to entice the students to raise money.

Location: Belle Valley Elementary School

Participants:
JSW sixth-grade students and teachers
Mr. Jonathon Rilling of The Caring Place
Mr. David Koma, JSW Principal