A Retro Reference in Regard to Our Return

Mentoring Minds

2013 Pennsylvania College of Technology Youth Leadership Program graduates Livia Nash, Divia Feinstein and Alannah Harding are putting to use a $570-grant they received last year to conduct an after-school Mentorship Through Science program for sixth-grade students at Andrew G. Curtin Intermediate School. The program uses hands-on experiments in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) areas. Yesterday's session, as pictured here, concentrated on temperature and weather. Students were able to create their own thermometers and "snowflake" using a combination of chemicals.

Philosophy by KD

A Rockin' Good Time

Our morning concert has us off on a positive note on our final school day of 2013. 

Tomorrow is Candy Cane Day

You know the colors...wear them!

A Meaningful Message Board

Our Version of Band Stand - Winter Concert 2013

No Time to Sing the Blues

Here are some Do's and Do Not's in regard to the forthcoming Chorus Concert.

A Little Pep to See During the Holidays

Thanks to our neighbors at Pepsi Co. for modeling the spirit of giving by providing school supplies for our building.  Here Lenny Weisbrod and Kris Caster, members of the company's Committee for Culture and Inclusion, are captured making the drop.  Thank you Pepsi, we are grateful for your generosity!

Travel Alert!

Not so Big, But Certainly Bold

Thanks to our parent volunteers, AGC students sampled (and researched) Kumquats as part of our FFVG.  A little citrus can go a long way!

NOTICE: Tonight's PTO Meeting is CANCELLED!

Picture Re-Takes are On Thursday

Forms will be in the office.

Picture Make Ups at THIS WEEK!

Thursday will be picture make up day. Forms are available in the office.

It Takes a Village

...to learn about our Native Tribes.

Accordion to Curtin, It is Concert Season!

 

'Tis the Season

For Germs. Be healthy!

Potter is Perfect

Our latest Curtin Student Spotlight is Magical. Thanks Brittany!

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

Is here!

One for the Ages

I turned 39 yesterday. As you would imagine, it prompted me to reflect on the age and milestone that is 363.5 days away. At this point, I am not dreading 40 . Granted, that may change as it gets closer and as I continue to feel the elements, both hot and cold, on the back of my head. This sign of my coming of age was also confirmed by Mrs. Michaels, as well as the undesirable angles from AGC’s security camera. Still, I am not here to split hairs over getting older.
As I reflect on the past 39 years, I think about the moments, both positive and negative, that have shaped me into what I have become and how they influence what I do on a daily basis. Let’s face it, we are all riding this roller coaster of life. It is a ride which exposes us to the thrill of reaching the pinnacle and the pain of plummeting back to base camp, both as children and now as adults. In each of my reflections, there was usually an adult figure to help me manage. It was these connections that have allowed me to stay centered and be the best I can be.
It is these relationships which are also at the forefront of what we do each day at Andrew Curtin. As the principal, I am proud of the bonds being formed by our students, staff and parents, especially after being together as a community for only 3 months. A few examples of this are evident in the fact that our stu- dents raised nearly $1,800, in change, in support of the Williamsport Area School District’s Education Foundation’s “Return to Glory Change Challenge”. Our families also changed lives by opening up their pantries and sharing canned goods, in support of our participation in the local “ Feed a Friend” initiative.
Most recently, our community connections were evident with the positive turn out for conferences. Even with very little cooperation from Mother Nature, a majority of our parents took the time to join us or made alternate plans to discuss their child’s progress. A superb effort was made by all to ensure our stu- dents are in a position to realize his/her personal potential during the remaining three marking periods of this school year and beyond.
So, here is my challenge to you. As you head into the holiday hustle (rumor has it we are already neck- deep in it), take time to capture the tiny moments. Those that may seem a bit mundane or just part of your daily grind but in reality should be considered magical since they involve the greatest gift of all, your child. Remember, you never know what moments they will hold onto for their memories.
Looking forward to being 39, again...and again and..., 
Mr. Michaels

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Time to Make the Music

REMINDER: School resumes tomorrow. Our orchestra concert will be held on Wednesday. Curtain goes up at 7 PM.