Welding Table

"The Technology Education department, specifically the metal shop, was awarded $1,000 toward the purchase of material to construct a new welding table.  

"The students were first questioned about what they would like to see in a table, and were involved in the design of the table from start to finish.  It was decided that a 4’ by 8’ metal table would be constructed.  The material was ordered and the students got right to work. 

"The table weighs in excess of 1000 lbs, which makes it a great working surface for students to fabricate and weld on.  Students are thrilled at having a flat, stable surface to work on now.  The table features a lower shelf that can be used for project storage and fixture storage. 

"The table was built by the students, for the students, and will last for years to come. The Technology Education department would like to thank the Foundation for their generous contribution.”  -- Andrew Meyers, Tech Ed Teacher

Weather Station

Anthony Pecora, 6th grade science teacher, had this to say about his multi-year grant, “I was generously awarded a weather station through the grant.  The weather station is located on the top of the middle school.  A data display box is in my classroom and the data is displayed on two different web sites that students and others have access to.  One of the two websites also contains meteorology instructional modules. 

"Sixth grade meteorology units will begin shortly and continue during most of the second half of the school year.  The weather station and corresponding modules will be used during these upcoming units. 

"I am also working with a Bloomsburg University professor on implementing the modules with the students as part of an independent study graduate course, beginning in the spring.” 

Yuki Ball

The Phys Ed department received monies for a game called Yuki-Ball™. 

The game is similar to Capture the Flag, but played with white foam “snowballs.”  The students try to capture the opposing team’s flag while eliminating them with these balls.  Defense must work together to protect their flag and replenish the supply.  The game is very active and encourages participation by all. 

The middle school kids are enjoying this new activity, and the staff is excited to have another game to engage the students in fun fitness.