Monday, May 20, 2013
Retirement is fast approaching for this Media Elementary fourth-grade teacher who has been teaching for 41 years.
Teacher Spotlight is where we will feature a local teacher who deserves recognition. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. This Media Elementary School fourth-grade teacher has spent 15 years at the school and is ready for retirement. She says it was the hardest decision to decide to retire but she plans to stay on as volunteer and continue her role as a teacher in a new way. Teacher: Claire McGeehan School: Media Elementary School Grade/Subject: 4th and 5th grades Years in the industry: 41 years Teaching History: McGeehan has taught 15 years in the Rose Tree Media School District all at Media Elementary as a fifth and now fourth …
Monday, May 13, 2013
This Media Elementary reading specialist started her career in business but knew teaching is what she really want to do with her life.
Teacher Spotlight is where we will feature a local teacher who deserves recognition. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. This Media Elementary School reading specialist teacher has the opportunity to help all of the students in the school. She says the Media Elementary students are just awesome. Teacher: Tracey Fritch School: Media Elementary School Grade/Subject: Reading Specialist for Kindergarten through 5th grades Years in the industry: 17 years Teaching History: Fritch has spent most of her teaching career in the Rose Tree Media School District, starting as a second grade teacher and then a reading teacher at Glenwood Elementary…
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Local teachers were recently recognized by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union for the 2013 Delaware County Excellence in Teaching Award.
Local teachers were recently recognized by the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union in partnership with the Delaware County Intermediate Unit for the 2013 Delaware County Excellence in Teaching Award. The award, created in 2008, recognizes outstanding and dedicated teachers in the county. A committee selects teachers from nominations submitted by the public and the teachers are awarded $500 and the school is awarded $1,000. One teacher is chosen from each public school district, one teacher from the Delaware County Intermediate Unit and one teacher from a non-public elementary, middle and high school. Below are two local winners. Sue Williamson, Media Elementary School, Rose Tree Media School District "This dynamo never stops working or …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
State testing doesn't get these students down. They just sing about it.
Media Elementary School students took to song in preparation for the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA). The fifth grade students changed the words to Taio Cruz song Dynamite and created the video for the school's annual PSSA Prep Rally. Testing began Tuesday.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Repair work at Media Elementary continues to stay on track.
Roof and structural construction at Media Elementary continues to stay on track and is expected to be completed in time for the 2013-14 school year. In March 2012, the district announced that the Media Elementary School roof was in need of repair and the students and staff relocated to the former Nativity BVM School for this school year while construction is being done. The structural steel work is nearly completed with a few minor details to be finished, Capital Project Manager Dennis Cini said at Thursday's Rose Tree Media Board of School Directors meeting. With the steel completion, the interior renovations can begin, he said. The framing, plumbing, HVAC and electrial work are all on schedule. "We are on track to complete by the end of …
Monday, December 24, 2012
Rose Tree Media Board of School Directors also addressed school safety, at Thursday's meeting, following the tragedy in Newtown, CT.
Construction at Media Elementary School has begun, Assistant Superintendent Steve Taylor announced at the Rose Tree Media Board of School Directors meeting on Thursday. In March, the district announced that the Media Elementary School roof was in need of repair and the students and staff relocated to the former Nativity BVM School for this school year while construction is being done. The installation of steel to replace the wooden trusses at the elementary school is currently taking place. The plan is for construction to be completed by the start of the 2013-2014 school year. District Security Concerns in the Wake of Sandy Hook In separate district news, Taylor also addressed security in the school district following the school shooting…
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Alex Rehoric, of Media, donated a painting he created to Media Elementary recently.
Alex Rehoric, of Media, donated a painting he created to Media Elementary School to brighten the school's temporary halls. The hand-painted, wooden painting has the flag of each country across the globe depicted and arranged alphabetically. Rehoric, who is a freshman at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, created the painting when he was a sophomore at Penncrest High School for an art project. It took about two and half months to complete. The painting was rediscovered in Rehoric's attic recently and he decided he should donate it to his former elementary school. "I thought it would be cool to be an alum and have them put up my art work," Rehoric said. Media Elementary School Principal Maria Kotch, who was Rehoric's principal …
Sunday, November 4, 2012
View this horror movie trailer of Media Elementary's "Sandy" Halloween.
Superstorm Sandy was scary but she did not stop Halloween at Media Elementary School. Check out this video as Media Elementary celebrates a Sandy Halloween—Mustang Style. This YouTube video was uploaded by dsmyth0217.
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Monday, October 8, 2012
View this epic drama movie trailer of Media Elementary's "great adventure" across Balitmore Avenue.
Media Elementary School embarked on its "great adventure" across Baltimore Avenue following the March announcement that the school's roof was in need of repair and the students and staff needed to relocate during construction. The "temporary" Media Elementary at the former Nativity BVM School opened its doors on the first day of school with success. View this epic drama movie trailer of Media Elementary's "great adventure," which was played at the September Rose Tree Media School Board meeting to show how well the students and staff are doing at the temporary location. This YouTube video was uploaded by dsmyth0217.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
This gifted support teacher works at Indian Lane Elementary School and Media Elementary School.
Teacher Spotlight is where we will feature a local teacher who deserves recognition. Teachers give a lot to their students, schools and studies and we'd like to recognize them and say a simple, thank you, for all that they do. As students get back into the swing of things this school year, we'd like you to meet one of Rose Tree Media School District's newest teachers. This elementary school teacher worked with at-risk youth before coming to RTMSD last year. Teacher: Denny Smyth School: Indian Lane Elementary School, Media Elementary School Grade/Subject: Gifted support teacher for grades first through fifth Years in the industry: Six years Teaching History: Smyth worked with at-risk youth in alternative school settings in Montgomery …
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1:40 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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