This past Saturday, Propel East participated in the Engineer’s Week Future City Competition, held at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Propel East students were honored with the special award for Best Communication Systems! We are very proud of these students and what they achieved to be able to participate – and win an award at – this event!
Here are a few pictures recapping the competition:
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They say practice makes perfect. When it comes to helping your child improve his or her math skills, there are many ways for parents to build math skills with children at home.
The Propel Braddock Hills Elementary Math Coach, Mrs. Carr, offers six at-home tips, recommended math websites, four fun math games, and other simple ways that parents can help enhance their children’s math skills.
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This December, Propel Braddock Hills High School hosted it’s first ever Challenge Day. This is another measure to combat bullying in school through educating our students about its dangers, and the importance of kindness. In the morning sessions, students were presented with information held via workshops held by community experts on sexual harassment, race issues, poverty info, and cyberbullying.
In the afternoon the entire student body participated in a discussion with guest panelists, including representatives from Expect Respect (Pittsburgh) and Secret Agent L. Students were given real life examples of harmful behavior inflicted on others and themselves, and discussed what effects various actions can have.
Secret Agent L talked about how her Kindness Campaign began “BE KIND. NO EXCEPTIONS.”, and how it’s grown over the past two years. She stressed the importance of “intentional acts of kindness,” as opposed to “random acts of kindness.” Students asked tough and honest questions, and were provided with food for thought:
“No matter who, what, where, or how different another may be, every time you crush someone, you leave a lasting impression. Why not make a positive lasting impression, rather than one of destruction?”
The goal of Challenge Day was to to show students that their peers, teachers – people in general – are actually more alike than different; and that extending our hearts and hands to one another and for one another is a huge and important step toward peace.
Check out with she had to say when Secret Agent L visits Propel …
In November, Propel Northside teamed up with Channel 4′s Sally Wiggin and Highmark’s Caring Place to talk with students about the importance of caring for others. Fasy Greevy, representing the Caring Place, spoke with the children about the role of the Caring Place for grieving children and families. Propel Northside raised $400.00 to donate towards the Caring Place, which Highmark then matched! Sally spent time talking with students and staff about the importance of caring for others.
Principal Ariane Watson talked about the 3 B’s – be safe, be respectful, and be responsible, and how following these simple steps can do so much for others around you.
Sally Wiggin accepted the check on the Caring Place’s behalf, and shared why she supports the Caring Place. Her father passed suddenly when she was very young and wished she had the support of the Caring Place at that difficult time. Everyone should have someone to support and care for them in a time of need.
One way Propel Northside raised money to donate was through a raffle drawing for a signed Pittsburgh penguins jersey – and one lucky student won a signed Pascal Dupuis jersey!
Who is going to uphold the 3 B’s everywhere they go?
Thanks to Sally Wiggin, Fasy Greevy and Propel Northside for their support!
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Congratulations to Propel Montour’s Girls on the Run team for competing in the Jingle Bell Run 5K on December 10, 2011!
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A new collaboration between the Marshall Brennan Program and Propel High Schools has brought local University of Pittsburgh Law students into classrooms three times a week. The law students – “Fellows” – from Pitt will be teaching Law throughout the school year, focusing on the most relevant and relatable topics to high school students. Through discussion, debates, and class exercises, students will develop critical thinking skills, consider ethical codes and consequences of actions, and gain a better understanding of the legal system. As high school student Avery Coles puts it, “Everyone should take Law class – it opens up our eyes to the world around us.”
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