669 E. Main St.

P.O. Box 609

New Holland PA 17557
ELANCO School Board
Mr. Glenn M. Yoder President
Mr. Rodney Jones Vice-President
Mr. Thomas E. Wentzel Treasurer
Mr. Justin Johnson Secretary
(Non-Board Member)
Mr. Jonathan Dahl
Mr. Paul W. Irvin
Mrs. Dina Maio
Mr. Bryan Naranjo
Mrs. Melissa R. Readman
Mrs. Jennifer D. Zeiset

Trip to Vietnam: A Life-Changing

Experience for One GSHS Student
By Paige Martin, Grade 12

Administration
Dr. Robert Hollister
Superintendent
Dr. Nadine Larkin
Assistant to the Superintendent
Mr. Keith Ramsey
Chief of Finance and Operations
ELANCO Extra Editor
Dr. Patrick T. Winters
Printed by
The Standard Group

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Trip to Vietnam: A Life-Changing
Experience for one GSHS
Student .....................................1
New to the ELANCO Educational
Family .......................................2
GS Agriscience Teacher Named
Agriscience Ambassador by
DuPont NATAA ..........................6
Brecknock Summer Library:
2015 Edition..............................7
Toshiba America Foundation
Grant.........................................7
Child Find Notification to
ELANCO Parents........................8
Integrated Pest Management &
AHERA Notification to ELANCO
Parents ......................................9
Student Assistance Program in
ELANCO District ........................9

Group picture in front of the Cai Be floating market in the Mekong Delta.

When I signed up for the trip to Vietnam

that Mrs. Williams and Mr. Leaman were
leading, I didnt know much about it. I didnt
know who else was going, what we would
be doing, or if I could endure the harsh
humidity and heat of Vietnam. I took the
chance anyway, and Im so glad that I did.
The 14-day journey began with a 13-hour
flight from Philadelphia to Doha, Qatar. We
spent our 18-hour layover touring the city of
Doha courtesy of former Garden Spot High
School social studies teacher Steve Lever and
his family, who now live there teaching at
the international school. From there we took
another 10-hour flight to Hanoi, the capitol
city of Vietnam.
Once we landed we hit the ground
running and didnt stop until we boarded
our flight home. During our two-day stay in
Hanoi, we saw various attractions including
the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Vietnam
Museum of Ethnology, and the Hanoi Hilton
Prison. We also enjoyed a food tour and
water puppet show. From Hanoi we traveled

Save the Dates.........................10

to one of the most beautiful places in the

world, Ha Long Bay. We had the privilege of
spending the night on the water aboard an
old Chinese fishing boat converted for
tourists. As well, we enjoyed beach time,
Vietnamese seafood cuisine, night fishing for
squid, and kayaking through the islets for
which the bay is famous. The next morning
we left Ha Long Bay and stopped to speak
with a Vietnam veteran who fought against
the Americans during the American War.
They took us around a bike tour of their
village before we headed to the airport to
catch our flight to Da Nang.
Da Nang had one of my favorite things
during the trip; our visit to the Agent Orange
Center. The victims of Agent Orange, who
have genetic mutations, go to the center and
learn life skills. We had the privilege of
spending some time there playing with them
and learning about what their lives are like.
That night, we took a cooking class in the
suburb of Da Nang, Hoi An. The next day
(Continued on page 2)

Trip to Vietnam: A Life-Changing Experience for One GSHS Student (Continued from page 1)

Boats in beautiful Ha Long Bay.

we enjoyed an ecological tour of Hoi An, which included a bike

tour of some farms, water buffalo rides, fishing lessons, and
basket boat rides through the thick brush of the Da Nang
rivers.
After our flight from Da Nang to Saigon, we stopped at the
village of Cu Chi where we got to crawl through the famous
Cu Chi tunnels that the Viet Kong used during the war. We
then made our way to our home stay in the Me Kong Delta.

The family who housed us showed us around the village on

bikes and fed us some delicious, authentic cuisine. Before
leaving the Me Kong Delta to go back to Saigon, we took a
boat ride to the floating markets, where people sell their goods
on their boats. The rest of our stay in Vietnam was spent in
Saigon. During our time there, we visited an orphanage for
children with disabilities. We helped out the staff there by
holding the kids and feeding them; it was a special time for our
group. That night Mrs. Williams sister invited us all to her
house. She cooked us dinner and we also enjoyed karaoke. On
our last full day in Vietnam, we participated in a Race Around
Saigon. We split up into groups and were given clues to find
points of interest throughout the city. The rest of the day we
shopped at the Binh Thanh Market and relaxed before our
dinner cruise on the Saigon River. Before catching our flight
home the next day, we visited the War Remnants Museum and
saw many artifacts and statistics about the war.
It only took 14 days for Vietnam and its people to leave an
imprint on my heart forever. I couldnt have imagined how
amazing the country would be. I learned so much about myself
and the people of Vietnam, and I couldnt have spent my
summer vacation doing anything better. Thank you to everyone who helped make the trip possible.

New to the ELANCO Educational Family

By Dr. Patrick Winters, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
For the 2015-2016 school year, ELANCO School District is excited to welcome 31 new faculty members to our educational family into either full-time, part-time, or long-term substitute positions. While they are terrific at what they do and
have become acclimated to their new surroundings in the District, we wanted to take this opportunity to give you some
insight into who they really are and just what they appreciate about Lancaster County.

Jen Stauffer
Jen has an undergraduate dual certification in Elementary and Special Education as well as a Masters Degree from
Millersville University and is currently a
long-term substitute in Kindergarten for
Mrs. Becky Mills. She has lived in Lancaster County her entire life and appreciates all of the wonderful attractions such
as markets, theaters, historical sites,
museums, fairs, restaurants, and the
farmland. According to Jen, Its a great
place to live. When asked what her
favorite song is and why, she said
anything from the 80s, but Whitney
Houstons The Greatest Love of All is

her all-time favorite because how can

you go wrong with a song that starts out,
I believe the children are our future

Leah Tenenbaum
Leah has a Bachelors of Science in
Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Millersville University as well as
a Masters in Education in School Library
and Information Technology from Mansfield University and is currently serving as
the K-6 librarian. She loves the variety
that we have in Lancaster County like
farms, cities, suburbs, and lots and lots of
shopping! Leah loves almost every type
of music, but Blackbird by The Beatles
is her favorite song of all-time.

Lisa Zimmerman
Lisa graduated from Clarion University
of Pennsylvania with dual Bachelor of
Science degrees in K-12 Music Education
and Elementary Education. She also has a
K-6 Masters Degree in Music Education
from West Chester University as well as a
Letter of Endorsement in Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching from
Wilkes University and is currently serving
as the K-6 music teacher. Lisa loves the
beautiful sunshine and blue skies of
Lancaster County, and her favorite song
is any song that her students sing to her,
as it makes her heart melt!

Erin Argentine
Erin graduated from Millersville
University with dual certifications in Early
Childhood and Special Education and is
currently serving as the K-2 emotional
support teacher. She believes the best
thing about Lancaster County is the
food, and her favorite song of all-time is
Whatever It Is by Zac Brown Band.

Wendy Blankley
Wendy has an undergraduate degree
from East Stroudsburg University in
Sociology as well as a PreK-4 teaching
certification from Millersville University
and is currently teaching 3rd Grade. She
grew up in a city, so the best thing about
Lancaster County for her is having a farm
that connects to her backyard, which has
cows, pigs, and horses. Wendys favorite
song of all time is Somewhere Over the
Rainbow by Judy Garland because it is a
beautiful song and is from her favorite
movie, The Wizard of Oz.

beautiful scenery and Turkey Hill Green

Tea. Matts current favorite song is The
Brightest Bulb Has Burned Out/Screws
Fall Out by Less Than Jake, as it always
puts him in a good mood!

Deb Wissler
Deb earned Bachelor of Science
degrees in Early Childhood PreK-4 Education and Special Education PreK-8 from
Millersville University and is currently
serving as the 3-4 emotional support
teacher. She believes that the best thing
about Lancaster County are the rolling
hills and the cornfields. She grew up in
the southern end of the county, so she
loves the open countryside! Deb does
not have a favorite song of all-time but
just loves all country music.

Robert Barrett
Robert is a 2006 graduate of Lock
Haven University with a Bachelors of
Science in K-12 Health and Physical
Education and is currently serving as the
K-6 health and physical education
teacher. He enjoys the tight knit community of Lancaster County and how educators and administrators in ELANCO
School District come together to keep
kids first. His favorite song of all-time is
Till Kingdom Come by Coldplay, as it is
a testament to be a better husband,
father, and educator for himself and for
the people with whom he has lifelong
relationships.
(Continued on page 4)

Candace Fagan
Candace earned her undergraduate
degree in early childhood education from
Stevenson University and is currently a
long-term substitute in Kindergarten. She
believes that the best thing about
Lancaster County is the scenery, and her
favorite song of all-time is any type of
country music, as it brings back memories
of riding in her dads truck on Saturday
mornings as they ran errands together.

Matt Ferchalk
Matt earned a Bachelors of Arts in
Psychology from Lock Haven University
and a Masters in Education, an Education Specialist Certification (Ed.S.), and a
Doctor of Education (D.Ed.) from Indiana
University of Pennsylvania. He is currently
serving as the school psychologist. When
asked what he liked most about Lancaster
County, he shared that he and his wife
moved to Berks County 10 years ago
from western PA and that he has never
worked or lived in Lancaster County.
However, he did note that even though it
is all still very new to him, he loves the

R1 (L-R): Kelly Williams, Rachael Martin, Lillian Coletta, Krista Schick, Johanna Lasak
R2 (L-R): Leah Tenenbaum, Erin Argentine, Deb Wissler, Candace Fagan, Kelly Beatty,
Katlin Porter, Meghan Clisham, Stephanie Hare, Dustin Martin, Adam Bunting,
Wendy Blankley
R3 (L-R): Matt Ferchalk, Evan Beebe, William Swinsburg, Matt Marchini, Lisa Zimmerman,
Robert Barrett, Carlos Ferron, Joseph Steinmacher
NOT PICTURED: Blue Ball: Jen Stauffer; Garden Spot Middle School: Jenna Baumgartle,
Ashley Mansfield, Nancy Schwabe-Fry, & Glenn Snover; Garden Spot High School:
Alycia Gorlaski & Ashley Tressler

New to the ELANCO Educational Family (Continued from page 3)

Evan Beebe

Kelly Williams

Evan earned his undergraduate degree

from Drexel University and currently
teaches 4th Grade. He believes the best
things about Lancaster County are the
schools and friendly communities, and
his favorite song is Shut Up and Dance
by Walk the Moon because it energizes
him.

Kelly earned a Bachelors Degree and a

Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University in
Kennesaw, GA and is currently a longterm substitute in 3rd Grade. The best
thing about Lancaster County, according
to Kelly, is all the beautiful scenery, and
her favorite song of all-time is Ill Be by
Edwin McCain, as it reminds her of her
senior prom.

Meghan Clisham
Meghan graduated from Kutztown
University with degrees in Elementary
Education PreK-8 and Special Education
K-8 and currently teaches 5th Grade. She
believes the best things about Lancaster
County are seeing all of the green and all
of the fresh vegetable and produce
stands. Her favorite song of all-time is
Centerfield by John Fogerty with its
lyric Put me in coach. Meghan played
softball for many years of her life, and it
was a song that always brought back
good memories for her.

Stephanie Hare
Stephanie graduated from Alvernia
University with a degree in PreK-4 Early
Childhood Education and a minor in
Business and currently teaches 4th
Grade. She has lived in Lancaster County
all of her life having graduated from
Garden Spot High School and loves the
strong sense of community and peacefulness of the area. Her favorite song of all
time is Circle of Life by Elton John from
the movie The Lion King, as she loves all
things Disney!

Johanna Jennie Lasak

Jennie earned her undergraduate
degree in Elementary Education from
Millersville University and currently
teaches 4th Grade. The things she likes
best about Lancaster County are the
open space and seeing all the farmland,
as it is just beautiful. Her favorite song of
all time is Love Is a Fast Song by
Copeland, as it will be the first dance
with her husband at her wedding.

Carlos Ferron
Carlos graduated from Millersville
University with a Bachelors Degree in
English Education and currently teaches
8th Grade English Language Arts. He
believes the best things about Lancaster
County are the food and the shopping,
as he is a self-proclaimed sneaker head.
His favorite song of all time is Kingdom
Come by Jay Z because it motivates him
and brings out his inner super hero!

Ashley Mansfield
Ashley graduated from Millersville
University with degrees in Early Childhood/Special Education PreK-8 and is
currently serving as the 7th and 8th
Grade autistic support teacher. Growing
up in the Virginia Beach area, she did not
have the farmers markets that we have
in Lancaster County, so what she loves
most about the area is going to the
different stands over the summer for
fresh fruits and vegetables. Her favorite
song of all-time is Let It Go by Idina
Menzel from the movie Frozen because it
has such a positive message. She fell in
love with it the first time she heard it, just
like every other 8-year old girl!

Dustin Martin
Dustin graduated from Grove City
College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in
History with Certification in Social Studies
Secondary Education and currently
teaches 8th Grade Social Studies. He
believes the best part of Lancaster
County is all of the small family farms,

and his favorite song of all-time is Ohio

by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young, as it is
in his opinion one of the greatest
political protest songs ever written.

Nancy Schwabe-Fry
Nancy earned a Bachelor of Science in
Biochemistry from Juniata College as well
as a Masters of Education in School
Counseling from Millersville University
and is currently serving as a long-term
substitute 7th Grade school counselor for
Mrs. Jill Bielawski. The things she likes
best about Lancaster County are all the
fresh vegetables and fruits at roadside
stands as well as when the season
changes to Fall. Her favorite song of
all-time is Gabriels Oboe by Ennio Morricone and performed by Yo-Yo Ma, as it is
beautiful, relaxing, and spirit-filling.

Kelly Beatty
Kelly earned a Bachelors of Science in
Education with certifications in Early
Childhood PreK-4 and Special Education
PreK-8 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is currently serving as a
9th-12th Grade autistic support teacher.
The food is the best thing about Lancaster County for her, and her favorite
song of all-time is Let It Be by The
Beatles.

Adam Bunting
Adam earned a Bachelors and
Masters Degree in Art Education from
Millersville University and currently
teaches Art Honors I, Clay Studio, and
Clay Studio II. What he likes best about
Lancaster County are the downtown
restaurants in the city as well as the
beautiful countryside, and his favorite
song is anything by the band Third Eye
Blind, as their music is catchy and
upbeat.

Lillian Coletta
Lillian earned a Bachelors of Arts in
Mathematics and a Bachelors of Science
in Secondary Education from the Univer-

sity of Vermont and currently teaches

Keystone Geometry and Academic
Pre-Calculus. What she likes best about
Lancaster County are exploring all of the
farmers markets and enjoying soft pretzels. Her favorite song of all-time is
Drops of Jupiter by Train, as she has
vivid memories of singing it for fun when
she was younger.

Alycia Gorlaski
Alycia earned a Bachelors of Arts in
Psychology from St. Francis University as
well as a Masters of Education/Certification of Advanced Graduate Study in the
School of Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is currently
serving as the 9-12 school psychologist.
She believes the best thing about Lancaster County is the unique combination
of rural, suburban, and city life all within
the same area. From the excitement of
downtown Lancaster to the scenic rural
settings, there is truly something for
everyone to enjoy. She also appreciates
the value of community that exists in the
area and is excited for the opportunity to
serve the community and call Lancaster
her home. Alycias favorite song of alltime is Home by Edward Sharpe and
Magnetic Zeroes because it is a unique
and quirky song that reminds her that
the feeling of home is more about the
people around you than a particular
place.

Matt Marchini
Matt earned a Bachelors Degree in
Secondary Education and Social Studies
from Penn State University and is currently serving as a Semester 1 long-term
substitute for Mr. Jeff Martin teaching
American History. The thing Matt likes
best about Lancaster County is the people, and his favorite song of all-time is
Swing Life Away by Rise Against, as it
always relaxes him.

Rachael Martin
Rachael earned a Bachelors of Science in
Education degree in German and Spanish
from Millersville University and is currently a part-time German I and German
II teacher. She believes the best thing

about Lancaster County is driving

through the peaceful countryside, and
her favorite song of all-time is Amazing
Grace, as she loves its meaning!

Katlin Porter
Katlin earned an Associates Degree in
English from Harrisburg Area Community
College and a Bachelors Degree in
Secondary English Education from
Millersville University and currently
teaches English 11 and Honors English
11. She believes that the best things
about Lancaster County are the diversity
of the beautiful, rural areas as well as
Lancaster City, as you can escape to either place within 20-30 minutes. Her favorite song of all-time is Your Hand in
Mine by Explosions in the Sky because it
is completely instrumental. Even though
there arent any words, the layers of
music evoke so much emotion, and she
can listen to it in the car, while doing lesson plans, or while grading papers.

Krista Schick
Krista earned a Bachelors of Science in
Behavioral Science from York College of
PA as well as a Masters of Science in
Counseling Psychology from Holy Family
University and currently serves as the
school counselor working with all 9th
Graders as well as 10th Graders who
have Individualized Education Plans
(IEPs). She believes that the best thing
about Lancaster County is the outlets,
and her favorite song of all time is Be a
Man from the movie Moulan because
she loves Disney, and it is so much fun to
sing.

William Swinsburg
Bill earned a Bachelors of Science in Biology from Messiah College, a Masters of
Science in Ecology and Environmental
Science from the University of Rhode Island, and a teaching certification from
the University of Pennsylvania, and he
currently teaches Academic Biology and
Honors Chemistry. He believes the best
thing about Lancaster County is the
beautiful wide-open landscape, and his
favorite song of all-time is The Way You
Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra, as it was
the first song he and his wife danced to
at their wedding.

Ashley Tressler
Ashley earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Agricultural and Extension Education as well as a Masters in Education in
Teaching and Curriculum from Pennsylvania State University and is currently
serving as a part-time long-term substitute in the Agriculture Department
teaching Animal Production, Leadership
Development 1, Agricultural Science 1,
and Veterinary Science. She believes that
the best thing about Lancaster County is
the scenery, and her favorite song of alltime is Footloose by Kenny Loggins, as
she is always in a better mood when she
hears it and is ready to take on the day
ahead.
TEACHER BIOS NOT INCLUDED
Baumgartle, Jenna (MS) and Snover,
Glenn (MS).

Joseph Steinmacher
Joe earned his Bachelors of Science
Degree in Education in Technology Education from Millersville University and
currently teaches Computer Drafting/
Prototype, Digital Photography, STEM 9,
and STEM 10. He believes that the best
things about Lancaster County are the
unique cafes and shops downtown, and
his favorite song of all-time is The
Christmas Song by Nat King Cole because it reminds him of good times
being home with his family.

www.clipartpanda.com

www.clipartzebraz.com

By Dr. Patrick Winters, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Mrs. Heather Pray, agriscience teacher at Garden Spot High
School, successfully completed the 13th Annual DuPont
National AgriScience Teachers Ambassador Academy (NATAA)
at the companys Chesapeake Farms in Chestertown, MD this
summer. Upon receiving the certificate of completion, she
became an Ag Ambassador, joining the other 322 outstanding teachers from across the country having attended NATAA
and earned that designation.
The NATAA Ag Academy is a professional development
institute sponsored by DuPont and a special project of the
National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE). This
year, Mrs. Pray joined other top-ranked agriscience teachers
selected to engage in inquiry-based activities and explore stateof-the-art teaching concepts, with a majority of their training
time in hands-on activities on DuPonts 3,300-acre working
farm. The dual farm and classroom approach is designed to
energize teachers and to infuse that learning experience in the
classroom with their students. Teachers also visited labs and
engaged with scientists and engineers to learn about global
food security, food safety, global water issues, and solar energy
solutions.
We recognize the impact great teachers make. Agriscience
teachers can create the inspiration and passion in students now
that will inspire them to make the game-changing breakthroughs in agriculture and nutrition needed to feed the world
in the next 30 years, said Rik Miller, President, DuPont Crop
Protection. The Ag Academy is an important professional
development experience that gives teachers the tools they
need today to help students become agriscience innovators
tomorrow.
With the Ag Academy training, teachers are able to bring a
better comprehension of scientific concepts and open the door
for students to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics). Each class of Ag Ambassadors

impacts more than 10,000 students. Combined with multiple

workshop presentations to their peers, over 12,000 teachers
across the U.S. including Puerto Rico and Alaska have participated, having a direct impact on over a million students during
the life of the program.
The Ag Academy has been an eye-opening experience,
said Pray. With a wealth of new knowledge, materials and
resources Im eager to start preparing my classroom curriculum
and share what Ive learned with my students and other
teachers.
The NAAE is a federation of state agricultural educators
associations with more than 8,000 members. Currently NAAE is
focusing on advocacy for agricultural education as well as
professional development for and recruitment and retention of
agricultural educators. NAAE offers a variety of programs and
services to support this mission.

Mrs. Heather Pray (left), agriscience teacher, and Mr. Michael

Clark, NATAA facilitator, demonstrate how solar energy can be
used to pump water to irrigate crops in remote locations
around the world.

Mrs. Heather Pray (First Row, 3rd

in From Left) and Ag Academy
graduates from across the country
will bring inquiry-based innovations in STEM education to classrooms after their in-the-field study
at DuPont Chesapeake Farms in
Chestertown, MD.
NotePhotos are courtesy of
DuPont, Inc.

Article adapted with permission from DuPont press release.

Brecknock Summer Library:

2015 Edition
By Mrs. Jean Putt, Brecknock Elementary School Librarian
The Brecknock Elementary Library was open for six Monday
evenings in June and July this summer. Each week children were
invited to check out five books and participate in a variety of fun
learning activities! After a two-year hiatus due to construction,
the library opened its doors to a very enthusiastic group of Brecknock families. Approximately 30 children plus parents and siblings of all ages actively participated in the program. In addition
to book check-out and a multi-age story time, students were invited to explore themes facilitated by staff members and volunteers.
The Brecknock PTO provided funding for this communitybased program. The library staff, including Mrs. Putt, Mrs. High
and Mrs. Bollinger, planned the Summer Library Program with the
support of building principal, Mrs. Kimberly Andersen.
The themes were facilitated by the following staff members:
Fitness Fun with Mrs. Katie Epler
Spectacular Science with Mrs. Penny Braverman
Hats off to Reading with Ms. Sheila Zoleski
Make Some Music with Mr. Alex Goodman
Creative Kitchen Capers with Parent Volunteers
Book Bonanza with Mrs. Jean Putt

Toshiba America Foundation Grant

By Dr. Patrick Winters, Director of Curriculum & Instruction & Mrs. Penny Braverman, 8th Grade Science Teacher
ferrable to a growing high-tech industry worldwide used by
businesses that utilize 3D and virtual reality. ELANCO is proud
of Mrs. Braverman and appreciative of all her efforts to make
science come alive for the students in her classroom.

Mrs. Penny Braverman, 8th Grade science teacher at Garden

Spot Middle School, applied for a grant through the Toshiba
America Foundation that is awarded to schools serving students
Grades 6-12. Garden Spot Middle School was one of 40
schools nationwide highlighted in the Featured Grants for
Grades 6-12 section of the Toshiba America Foundations website (http://www.toshiba.com/taf/612_grants.jsp). The projects
that were funded were chosen because they provide students
with the opportunity to do science in new ways that will increase their engagement with the subject matter and
improve their learning.
With the grant funds, Mrs. Braverman will focus on bringing
a more technological and hands-on experience to learning science by applying 3D technology and animation to science concepts. Students will work individually and in teams to create a
physical or earth science presentation for the class on preselected topics such as Newtons Laws of Motion, gravity,
chemical interactions, or earth forces and will also research,
write, design, calculate and produce a product to share with
other students in their class as well as younger students. By
using this technology, students will see that they have the
ability to be one of our future engineers, students and/or
computer experts. These newly learned skills can be trans-

NoteImage found at www.3dprintboard.com.

(Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004)
If you believe your school-age child may be eligible as a child with a
disability and in need of special education and related services, screening
and evaluation processes are available to you at no cost upon written
request. These processes are designed to assess your childs needs and
determine eligibility. You may request screening and evaluation at any
time, even if your child is not enrolled in the Districts public school
program. Requests for evaluation and screening should be made in
writing to the building principal. Individualized services and programs are
available for children who are determined to need specially designed
instruction due to the following conditions: autism, deafness, deaf/
blindness, emotional disturbance, hearing impairment, intellectual
disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health
impairment, specific learning disability, speech and language impairment,
traumatic brain injury, and visual impairment.
Children ages three through the age of admission to 1st Grade are also
eligible if they have developmental delays and as a result need special
education and related services. Developmental delay is defined as a child
who is less than the age of beginners and at least three years of age and
is considered to have a developmental delay when one of the following
exists: (i) The childs score on a developmental assessment device, on an
assessment instrument which yields a score in months, indicates that the
child is delayed by 25% of the childs chronological age in one or more
developmental areas, or (ii) The child is delayed in one or more of the
developmental areas, as documented by test performance of 1.5 standard
deviations below the mean on a standardized test. Developmental areas
include cognitive, communicative, physical, social/emotional and selfhelp. For additional information you may contact the Lancaster-Lebanon
Intermediate Unit 13 Early Intervention program at (717) 606-1601.

(Section 504 of Americans with Disabilities Act)

Eastern Lancaster County School District provides to each protected
handicapped student related aids, services or accommodations that are
needed to provide equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from
the public school program and extracurricular activities to the maximum
extent appropriate to the childs abilities. Services are provided without
discrimination or cost to the child or family.
To qualify for services under Section 504, the child must be school age
with a physical or mental disability that substantially limits or prohibits
participation in or access to an aspect of the public school program.
These services and protections for protected handicapped students are
distinct from those applicable to all eligible or exceptional students
enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in the special education programs.

pter 16)

(Cha
ol-age child
at your scho
th
ve
lie
e
b
ort services,
If you
gifted supp
f
o
d
e
e
n
in
sses are
may be
luation proce
va
e
d
n
a
g
on written
screenin
t no cost up
a
u
yo
to
le
esigned to
availab
cesses are d
ro
p
se
e
h
T
.
determine
request
s needs and
t
n
e
d
u
st
e
reening and
assess th
y request sc
a
m
u
Yo
.
ty
your child is
eligibili
time, even if
y
n
l
a
t
a
n
o
ti
ublic schoo
evalua
e Districts p
th
in
d
d
lle
n
a
ro
not en
valuation
quests for e
writing to
program. Re
be made in
to
d
e
e
n
g
in
screen
principal.
the building

Integrated Pest Management Notification

Integrated Pest Management
Notification Letter for District
Residents
The Eastern Lancaster County School
District uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for managing
insects, rodents, and weeds. Our goal is
to protect every student from pesticide
exposure by using an IPM approach to
pest management. Our IPM approach
focuses on making the school building
and grounds an unfavorable habitat for
these pests by removing food and
water sources and eliminating their
hiding and breeding places. We accomplish this through routine cleaning and
maintenance. We routinely monitor the
school building and grounds to detect
any pests that are present. The pest
monitoring team consists of our building
maintenance, office, and teaching staff
and includes our students. Pest sightings
are reported to our IPM Coordinator
who evaluates the pest problem and
determines the appropriate pest management techniques to address the
problem. The techniques can include
increased sanitation, modifying storage
practices, sealing entry points, physically
removing the pest, etc.
From time to time, it may be necessary to use chemicals to manage a pest
problem. Chemicals will only be used
when necessary and will not be routinely
applied. When chemicals are used, the
school will try to use the least toxic
product when possible. (Applications

will be made only after normal school

hours.) Notices will be posted in these
areas 72 hours prior to application and
for two days following the application.
Parents or guardians of students
enrolled in the school may request prior
notification of specific pesticide application made at the school. To receive
notification you must be placed on the
school notification registry. If you
would like to be placed on the registry,
please notify the District in writing to
the attention of Neal Walsh at 669 E.
Main St., PO Box 609 New Holland, PA
17557. Please include your e-mail address if you would like to be notified
electronically or a telephone number
where you can be reached between the
hours of 8:00a and 4:00p.
If a chemical application must be
made to control an emergency pest
problem (e.g. stinging insects), notice
will be provided by telephone to any
parent or guardian who has requested
such notification in writing. Exemptions
to this notification include disinfectant
and antimicrobial products; self-contained baits placed in areas not accessible to students; and the process of
getting bait placed in cracks, crevices
or voids.
Each year the District will prepare a
new notification registry.
If you have any questions, please
contact Neal Walsh, IPM Coordinator,
at (717) 354-1596.

Asbestos Hazard Emergency

Response Act (AHERA):
Notification for ELANCO
In accordance with AHERA, we
are purveying notification of the
presence of asbestos containing
building materials in our schools.
The District is complying with all
regulations in regard to the Asbestos
Containing Building Materials
(ACBM), and there is no need for
safety or health concerns relative to
asbestos exposure.
Copies of the Asbestos Management Plan and Inspection Reports
are available at the District Office
and can be reviewed by contacting
Neal Walsh at (717) 354-1596.

Student Assistance Program (SAP) in ELANCO School District

By Mrs. Argie Hansen, District SAP Coordinator
What is the Student Assistance Program (SAP)? In Pennsylvania every school district is required to have a plan for
identifying and assisting students who experience barriers to
learning. Those barriers include but are not limited to the
following: drug or alcohol use, depression, anxiety, changing
families, or any other concerns that may make it difficult for
a student to perform in school. The SAP Team will help you
find services within the school as well as in the community
and has as its goal to help your child succeed in school.
Students come to the SAP Team in different ways, as
anyone can refer a student. Some students are referred by
school staff, some by their parents, or others by their friends.
Students themselves can even go to the SAP Team directly
for help. All referrals and SAP information are confidential.
It is important to know that if your child has been referred,
it is because someone was concerned about some observable

changes or behaviors. These include, but are not limited to

the following: withdrawing from friends or family, changing
friends, defying authority, declining grades, and openly
talking about drug or alcohol use. Participation in the SAP
Program is voluntary and requires parent permission. As well,
it is important to remember that it is an intervention program,
not an in-school treatment or disciplinary program.
The ELANCO School District SAP teams are comprised of
concerned staff including teachers, counselors, administrators,
nurses, and a Student Assistance Specialist from Caron Treatment Centers. It is the hope of the team that as the school,
community and parents work together, students will be
directed toward more positive lives and experience more
school success. If you have any questions or concerns please
call Mrs. Argie Hansen at (717) 354-1550 x2062.

Eastern Lancaster County School District

669 East Main St.
PO Box 609
New Holland, PA 17557-0609

This newsletter is an official publication of the Eastern Lancaster County

School District. Comments or
suggestions are to be addressed to:
ELANCO Extra
c/o Dr. Patrick T. Winters
669 E. Main St.
P.O. Box 609
New Holland, PA 17557-0609
In partnership with family, business
and community, we will provide an
environment in which all persons
have the opportunity to acquire the
knowledge, skills and character to
become productive citizens in a
changing world.

Visit your schools!

October 8 High School Picture Day

December 1 New Holland Elementary 5th Grade Winter Concert @

7:00p in the New Holland Elementary Gymnasium

October 12 TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY (No School for Students)

December 7 Brecknock Elementary PTO Meeting in the Library @ 7:00p

October 13 High School Parent Advisory Team Meeting @ 6:00p in

Community Hall
New Holland Elementary PTO Meeting from 7:00-8:00p
CDT Science Benchmark Test (Grades 7-8) from 7:40-9:40a

December 10 Elementary Band Holiday Concert @ 7:00p in the HS

Auditorium

October 14 PSAT Testing

December 14 High School Holiday Concert @ 7:00p in the Auditorium

October 24 ACT Testing

December 15 High School Parent Advisory Team Meeting @ 6:00p in

Community Hall

December 8 New Holland Elementary PTO Meeting from 7:00-8:00p

October 27 High School Chorus Concert @ 7:00p in the Auditorium

December 18 Elementary Spartan Band Holiday Tour from 9:00-3:00p

Blue Ball, Brecknock, and New Holland Elementary Schools

October 29 End of Quarter 1

October 30 Middle School Picture Re-Take Day from 7:45a-12:30p in
Community Hall

December 24-31 WINTER BREAK (No School for Teachers & Students)

November 2 Brecknock Elementary PTO Meeting in the Library @ 7:00p

January 1 NEW YEARS DAY (No School for Teachers & Students)

November 4 Pathways to 21st Century Career NightThe event is

from 5:00-8:00p and held at the Lancaster Farm and
Home Center.

January 4 Brecknock Elementary PTO Meeting in the Library at 7:00p

January 5 Cap & Gown Ordering for the Class of 2016 from 12:151:00p (Auditorium)

November 5 High School Financial Aid Night from 6:30-8:30p in

Community Hall

January 12 New Holland Elementary PTO Meeting from 7:00-8:00p

January 14 Early Dismissal @ 11:15a HIGH SCHOOL ONLYNo high
school lunch will be served, and no bus transportation will be
provided.

November 6-13 High School Service Learning Project Presentations

November 10 New Holland Elementary PTO Meeting from 7:00-8:00p

January 15 End of Quarter 2

District-Wide Early Dismissal Day
*Secondary dismissal is at 11:15a, and no lunch will be served.
*Elementary dismissal is at 12:30p, and lunch will be served.
*A special Kindergarten schedule will be used.
Garden Spot Middle School Career Day from 7:45-11:15a

November 12-13 Elementary Conferences (No School for Elementary

Students)
November 13 Middle School Fall Dance
November 20-22 Fall GSPA ShowAll show times are at 7:30p in the
Auditorium.
November 25-27 THANKSGIVING BREAK (No School for Teachers &
Students)

January 18 TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY (No School for Students)

November 30 TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY (No School for Students)

10