Kids of STEEL

05.14.12 – posted by propel at 9:53 am

Last weekend twenty-four students from Propel East completed their participation in the “Kids of Steel” program as part of the Pittsburgh Kids Marathon.

Throughout this year, each student’s goal was to complete 26.2 miles and try at least 60 different healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes.


Many students ran their miles with Ms. Williams, Propel East’s School Counselor,  after school every week, but some
students did their miles at home with their families and friends.

Students who registered for the final event got to travel downtown to Point State Park and run the final mile with thousands of other children!

At the finish line, everyone received medals and got their pictures taken, and then everyone
came together to celebrate their accomplishments with a festival.

It was a lot of hard work, but it taught the students not to give up when they are tired and that it is important to be healthy! Propel East hopes that more Propel schools will join next year!!

- By Lauren Smith-Powell, 3rd grade…

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Teacher Appreciation Week, 2012

05.3.12 – posted by propel at 2:09 pm

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week 2012, we’re sharing some recent accomplishments from our fantastic faculty. Propel Schools is honored to have phenomenal teachers. Check out some of the recent acknowledgements that various Propel teachers have received….and what they’re working on now!

 

Please join us in congratulating Propel Braddock Hills HS teacher, Erin Whitaker, who was one of only 50 educators chosen to attend the 2012 SMART Exemplary Educator Summit in Calgary, Alberta, Canada this summer!
This honor recognizes Mrs. Whitaker as a proven technology leader who has demonstrated the innovative use of SMART products to improve education outcomes, as well as an outstanding advocate for the inspiring and effective use of education technology. Congratulations, Mrs. Whitaker!


Please join us in congratulation Propel East music teacher, Anna Marie Joyce, as Propel East was recently named one of the 2012 Best Communities for Music Education by The NAMM Foundation! Last year, Propel EAST was recognized for excellence in arts and music education by Pittsburgh CLO with the Charles Gray Award. Congratulations to the music educators and all staff at Propel East!


Please join us in congratulation Propel’s Coordinator of Science Programming, Kristen Golomb. Propel Schools has been selected to receive a 2012 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence via Mrs. Golomb’s efforts! Each year projects that encourage and promote environmental stewardship are recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to the conservation of Pennsylvania’s environment.  Propel has won due to the Sunflower Garden that was grown, cultivated and is maintained outside of Propel Braddock Hills.

Propel students …

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Got Game? Propel Andrew St. v. Pittsburgh Steelers Basketball Game!

03.28.12 – posted by propel at 12:23 pm

Got game?
Come watch the Propel Andrew Street faculty and students take on the Pittsburgh STEELERS as they face off in a friendly game of  basketball! Tickets are $7 per person, and on sale now – don’t wait, space is limited and seats will sell out fast.

When:
April 12, 2012 – 8pm

Where:
Propel Homestead
129 East 10th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120

How much:

Tickets are only $7.00!

…and did we mention: The Steelers will be signing autographs at halftime!

To make sure you don’t miss all the action, contact: smundy@propelschools.org or dgordon@propelschools.org for more information and to purchase your tickets!

Some of these Steelers will be there:

Charlie Batch
James Harrison
Chris Hoke
Brett Keisel
Anthony Madison
Ben Roethlisberger
Ramon Foster
Ryan Mundy
Dennis Dixon
William Gay
Trai Essex
Keenan Lewis
Mike Wallace
Morty Ivy
Louis Lipps
Antonio Brown
Emmanuel Sanders
Willie Colon
Cameron Heywood

(individual appearances are subject to player availability, so not all players will be at every game)…

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Propel Montour Presents: Disney’s Mulan Jr.

03.12.12 – posted by propel at 3:26 pm

Save the Date!

Propel MONTOUR proudly presents:

mulanjr

The musical tale of a girl’s adventure to bring honor to her family

When:
March 29, 2012: 7pm
March 30, 2012: 7pm

Where:
Propel Montour Multi-purpose room

Why:
A wonderful opportunity for our students to witness their peers and classmates in a live theatre production.

Who:

Starring Brea Dixon, in a debut performance as Mulan

and returning to the stage:

Alex Archey as Mushu

Alonzo Hall as Captain Shang

How much:

Tickets are available at $3.00 per person starting March 8.

Special Family Ticket Package: $10.00 for up to 5 family members in the same household

Please contact mcooney@propelschools.org for more information!…

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Kristen

03.12.12 – posted by propel at 12:12 pm

 

Interview with Kristen Golomb:
Propel’s Coordinator of Science Programming

Kristen, who is the recent recipient of Chevrolet’s Green Educator Award, shares her  perspective on Propel Schools, the importance of “going green,” and her passion for science education.

 

Q:  What made you want to work for Propel?
When I initially met with the leadership team, I was motivated by their genuine concern and commitment to excellence for the students.  Propel’s educators create a dynamic culture in which EVERY student achieves, and I wanted to be a part of it all.

 

Q: Tell us about your role as Coordinator of Science Programming.
My role as a Coordinator of Science Programming is an exciting, special opportunity.  On a day to day basis, I work with teachers to develop and evaluate science education in our k-12 classrooms.   In addition, I work with ASSET (Propel’s science program distributor, emphasizing hands-on, minds-on science) to ensure our teachers have meaningful science professional development and our students have the necessary materials to help with understanding.  I also help teachers implement scientific technologies in their classrooms and work with local universities and organizations to create scientific field opportunities for our students.

Q: What makes Propel’s science curriculum unique?
Our curriculum is innovative, hands-on, and inquiry based.  Our students become immersed in scientific problems and tasks.  Through discovery, students create an understanding through exploration and carefully created teacher-student questioning.

 

Q: What did it mean to you when you received the Chevrolet Green Educator Award? How will this impact …

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