Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008
There are 4,209 ribbons on display, one for each American life lost in service to our country in the war in Iraq. As we enter this festive season this display allows us to reflect on the contribution made by those who gave their lives in service to their country.
Display is managed by the Erie Peace Initiative group and was assembled by three McDowell students as part of their Tolerance 101 class project. Stephanie Turak, Lauren Vitale and Kristina Krasowski assembled the display in a 24-hour time span.
Display is open to the public by appointment: phone 835-5403 to schedule a time to view the display
When: Presently through January 5, 2009
Open to the public on school days from 7AM to 3:30PM
by appointment only
Who: McDowell Tolerance 101 Class
Where: McDowell Senior High School Library
Contact Information:
Tim Rankin McDowell HS Principal - rankin@mtsd.org
Dave Hoderny Tolerance 101 Teacher - hoderny@mtsd.org
Friday, Dec 05, 2008
The Vocal Ensemble and McDowell High School will present their annual Holiday Concert in the newly renovated Little Theatre at MIHS. This concert is open and free to the public.
Who: Vocal Ensemble auditioned Chorus and McDowell High School Mixed Chorus
Where: MIHS Little Theatre - 3320 Caughey Road
Contact Information: Leslie Weber, Director of Choral Activities, MIHS - 835-5487
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008
Every Chestnut Hill classroom is adopting a patient from The Golden Living Center - Western Reserve on W. 54th St. The students will earn money from chores, good deeds done at home, etc. and a gift will be purchased by the class for their adopted patient. On Monday, December 15, at The Golden Living Center, the staff and students will bring joy to the patients by presenting their gifts. Santa and Chestnut Hill’s mascot, Chester will be on hand to help with the festivities.
When: Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 6:30 PM
Who: Chestnut Hill Staff & Students
Where: Golden Living Center-Western Reserve
1521 W. 54th Street, Erie, PA 16509
Contact Information: Janine Petersen, Chestnut Hill - 835-5577
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008
| December 12, 2008 |
| 6:30 pm |
| December 13, 2008 |
| 6:30 pm |
Live On The Air! A 1943 USO Holiday Radio Broadcast featuring songs, dances, comedy, and a special “show within the show ” that will get everyone in the spirit of the Holidays! Featuring such songs as “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”, “White Christmas”, “Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy”, “I’m Old Fashioned”, “Happy Holidays”, “I’ll Be Seeing You”, and many more favorites from the era of World War II.
Cost is only $20.00 and includes a delicious dinner with your choice of chicken cordon bleu or stuffed pork chop served by the cast! Featuring the Performing Arts advanced classes under the direction of Michael Malthaner who also wrote the show.
Reservations must be made by Friday, December 5, 2008
Who: Advanced Performing Arts Classes who will greet you, seat you, serve you a delicious meal and perform for you.
Where: MIHS Lobby - Caughey Road Entrance
Contact Information: Michael Malthaner @ 836-6925 or e-mail mmalthaner@mtsd.org
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008
The McDowell Intermediate High School Chorus will present their annual Holiday Concert called “Holiday Traditions Far and Near” in the newly renovated Little Theatre. This concert is open and free to the public.
Who: MIHS Mixed Chorus
Where: MIHS Little Theatre - 3320 Caughey Road
Contact Information: Leslie Weber, Director of Choral Activities, MIHS - 835-5487
Monday, Nov 17, 2008
| November 20, 2008 |
| 7:30 am | to | 2:00 pm |
The McDowell Key Club (MIHS & MCD), MIHS Student Council, McDowell Sr. Student Council, and the McDowell Challenge Club (MIHS & MCD) are coordinating our efforts to help raise awareness for our student body, faculty, staff, and parents on the grief of children and teenagers. We will provide educational information all week and show our support for one another on Thursday November 20th by sharing friendship beads throughout the day. The Caring Place has asked all of us to show our support for grieving students by wearing BLUE on November 20th.
When: Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: All students, Faculty and Staff at both McDowell and MIHS
Where: MIHS and McDowell Sr. High Schools
Contact Information: Mrs. Shannon Patton, SWEP Coordinator/Key Club Advisor
814-835-5487 or patton@mtsd.org
Monday, Nov 17, 2008
November 20th has been designated Grief Awareness Day. In an effort to raise awareness for the needs of grieving children and their families, Walnut Creek Middle School students are raising money to support the Highmark Caring Place. An assembly will begin at approximately 2:30 to celebrate this successful campaign.
When: Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 2:30 PM
Who: Walnut Creek Students, staff, administration, and representatives from the Highmark Caring Place
Where: Walnut Creek Middle School
Contact Information: Scott Boyd @ 814-835-5732
Friday, Nov 14, 2008
This is an Aids benefit concert designed to raise money and awareness to support the Aids cause in Africa. This concert was organized by members of “Exposure” which is a student run group with the mission of raising awareness of world events. It is open to the public, free of charge however, donations appreciated
What: Concert Entitled “Love Heals”
When: Thursday, December 4th, 2008 @ 7:30 PM
Who: Members of McDowell Center of Performing Arts as well as members of Exposure.
Where: MIHS Little Theatre - Caughey Road Entrance
Contact Information: Julie Hawthorne - 814-490-9977 or dancer6219@yahoo.com
Thursday, Nov 13, 2008
Ridgefield Elementary is having their annual Turkey Bowl at Rolling Meadows Lane, 32nd Street to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank. We will be collecting non-perishable items during the Turkey Bowl. Cost is $5.50 and non-perishable food item per person. Public is welcome to join this event.
When: Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Ridgefield Elementary Students, Family and Friends
Where: Rolling Meadow Lane at W. 32nd Street
Contact Information: Jackie Delleo @ 835-5395
Thursday, Nov 13, 2008
MIHS Book Week
The McDowell Key Club is collecting gently used children’s books for The Refuge and SafeNet as part of our annual celebration of National Education Week. The public is invited to participate in this event.
When: Monday November 17, 2008 - Monday November 24, 2008
7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Who: All MIHS students, faculty, staff, parents and community members
Where: Drop off sites will be located at the front doors of McDowell Intermediate High School, the MIHS SWEP room and all MIHS Science classrooms.
Contact Information: Mrs. Shannon Patton, MIHS SWEP Coordinator/KeyClub Advisor - 814-835-5487, 814-835-5487 or patton@mtsd.org
