JWPMS students build bluebird houses
January 19, 2021
A handful of students at James W. Parker Middle School got some hands-on building experience on Friday.
The students in Mr. Lucas’s and Mrs. Tuttle’s classrooms built bluebird houses on Friday that were donated by State Game Warden Stutts and the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
The students enjoyed following step-by-step directions and using tools such as hammers, screwdrivers and drills in order to assemble the bluebird house kits.
GMHS teacher wins grant to purchase graphic novels
January 4, 2021
Mrs. Melanie Mischler at General McLane High School received a nice surprise just before holiday break.
Mrs. Mischler, a language arts teacher at the school, received news that she won a $250 teacher grant from Northwestern Rural Electric Co-Op.
Northwestern Rural Electric Co-Op offers the grants to educators in public and private schools, pre-k through 12th grade, as well as home school organizations within Northwestern REC’s service territory.
Each year, Northwestern REC awards a total of $4,000 through this grant program.
Mrs. Mischler plans to buy graphic novels for her classroom with the grant.
GMHS Cares delivers holiday packages to families in need
December 21, 2020
The GMHS Cares Committee provided 50 families within General McLane High School a holiday care package this week.
Each care package had a little bit of holiday cheer, a $50 gift card, meal voucher to Edinboro Hotel, sugar cookie mix and frosting, candy, socks, gloves, hats, popcorn, a $35 Edinboro Market gift certificate, hot cocoa, candy canes and chapstick.
The packages contained donations from faculty and staff, GMHS Cares, Edinboro Hotel, Edinboro Market, Thrifty Threads, Our Lady of the Lake, Target, Crossroads Dinor, Tim Manino/Edward Jones, Unity in Edinboro, Earthshine, Edinboro Community and Willowcreek Barnwood Furniture.
Thank you to all who donated and we are looking forward to a bright and happy holiday season!
GMHS Sunshine Club hosts holiday door decoration contest
December 20, 2020
General McLane High School’s Sunshine Club hosted its second annual Door Decoration Contest this week for employees.
Most teachers across the building participated and decorated their doors to compete for the title of Holiday Door Decorating Champion! The first overall winner was Mrs. Iaquinta and Mr. Krizanik with their “Ugly Mask and Christmas Sweater” creation. (shown above)
See more decorated doors from this week:
Parker Middle School class delivers cookies, ornaments to spread holiday cheer
December 19, 2020
Students in Mrs. Tuttle and Mr. Lucas’ class at James W. Parker Middle School hand made ornaments and cookies and sweet treats to deliver throughout General McLane School District on Friday.
The class visited the Transportation department at the Service Center, the Education Center, cafeteria workers and distributed them throughout the Middle School.
Thank you for your holiday cheer and goodies!
Lancer Leader: Kim Shields
December 18, 2020
One of this week’s Lancer Leader Award winners was Edinboro Elementary’s Mrs. Shields!
Mrs. Shields was presented the award on Thursday, December 17. Mrs. Shields teaches first grade at Edinboro Elementary and has been with the district for 15 years.
The Lancer Leader program allows anyone to nominate a teacher, administrator or staff member as a way to say thank you for making a true difference in their family or child’s life.
The nomination for Mrs. Shields read:
“I work closely with Kim on a daily basis and get to experience how awesome of a teacher she is! She gets the kids up and dancing even if it is six feet apart behind their desks. She makes learning so fun and interactive! She makes sure each child gets her attention when they are struggling. She goes above and beyond each day to make sure the kids still have fun learning but is always trying to fit more in on our shorter schedule days!
Kim Shields deserves to be recognized for her above and beyond teaching during these different times! She is still making sure the kids are learning at their highest potential each and every day!”
Thank you for your service to this District and our families, Mrs. Shields!
GMHS raises more than $2,000 for families during holiday season
December 17, 2020
General McLane High School teachers and staff raise more than $2,000 for families in need during the holiday season with their “Stache for Cash” competition.
GMHS’ Mr. Graham won the “Best Stache” prize and raised the most money during the competition with $402.
The “Stache for Cash” competition was virtual this year and allowed participants to donate via Venmo to vote for the staff members they felt had the best mustache.
Mrs. Chelton came in second with $347 of donations.
The amount raised was the most raised from the competition yet.
Lancer Leader: Jessica Daly
December 17, 2020
One of this week’s Lancer Leader Award winners was James W. Parker Middle School’s Mrs. Daly!
Mrs. Daly was presented the award on Wednesday, December 16. This is Mrs. Daly’s first year with the District and she is a cafeteria monitor and support staff at the school. Mrs. Daly was nominated three times for this award.
The Lancer Leader program allows anyone to nominate a teacher, administrator or staff member as a way to say thank you for making a true difference in their family or child’s life.
The three nominations for Mrs. Daly read:
“This is Jessica’s first year here and she was put into the library to help out. She has gone above and beyond what she has needed to do. She is an amazing worker. She puts full effort into everything she does. She is always there willing and ready to take on any task at hand.”
“I am nominating Jessica because since being hired here she has shown so much dedication to her work. She has gone above and beyond what has been asked of her. Whenever she is needed to fill in a spot she is right there with no hesitation. She steps up and takes control of what needs to be done and gets it done. She takes her time out and helps any child that may need help in the library and has stepped in to make the reconstruction of the library much smoother. I think she really deserves to be recognized as a lancer leader for all the time and dedication she has already put into the school and all the many years to come as an employee here.”
“Jessica is a very hard worker. She goes above and beyond in everything she does. She is always willing and ready to work when needed. I think she deserves to be awarded a lancer leader award for all of the hard work she had put in so far this year and her continued effort to help anywhere she can.”
Thank you for your service to this District and our families, Mrs. Daly!
Lancer Leader: Mr. Wible
December 16, 2020
One of this week’s Lancer Leader Award winners was General McLane High School’s Mr. Wible!
Mr. Wible was presented the award on Wednesday, December 16. Mr. Wible has been with the District for 21 years. He teaches social studies.
The Lancer Leader program allows anyone to nominate a teacher, administrator or staff member as a way to say thank you for making a true difference in their family or child’s life.
The nomination for Mr. Wible read:
“Not only has he went above and beyond with the local history videos, he will also be voluntarily helping coach our middle school basketball team while the coach is quarantining. He truly deserves to be recognized.”
Thank you for your service to this District and our families, Mr. Wible!
Lancer Leader: Mrs. Elliott
December 16, 2020
One of the recipients of this week’s Lancer Leader Award was James W. Parker Middle School’s Mrs. Anna Elliott!
Mrs. Elliott was presented the award on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Mrs. Elliott has worked with the District for 26 years. She currently teaches students in grades 5-8 in the Club Room, the Center for Learning and Behavior. She has served in a variety of roles within the District, including a sixth grade social studies teacher, a learning support teacher and a fifth grade social studies and English teacher.
The Lancer Leader program allows anyone to nominate a teacher, administrator or staff member as a way to say thank you for making a true difference in their family or child’s life. Mrs. Elliott was nominated twice.
The nominations for Mrs. Elliott read:
“I think Mrs Elliot deserves to be a Lancer leader because she helps me with my school work, get better grades, and also teaches me ways to stay focused and on task in class. Mrs Elliot is a one of a kind teacher. She stands up for her students and always does what is right. She stays after school or comes in early to help kids get their work done. She will drive to the school on her weekends off if you forgot something! She also gives her students food if they are hungry. These are just some of the things Mrs. Elliot does on a daily basis for her students. This is why she deserves to be a Lancer leader.”
“Anna goes above and beyond for her students during a normal school year and this unconventional school year has been no different. She takes her own personal time to visit her students at home not only checking on the kids but also their parents because reality is we are all struggling during this time. She finds a way to connect with even the “worst” kids that many others have simply thrown in the towel and given up on. She is a true asset to our district and all the families in it.”
Thank you for your service to this District and our families, Mrs. Elliott!
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