The Production Staff also included South Fayette Staff Members : Joshua Picozzi , Assistant Director ; Cara Fornella , Choreographer ; Charlotte Austin , Director of Arts and Stage Crew ; Brian Campbell , Set Construction Coordinator ; Gene Manzini , Sound Board / Technology ; and , Ryan Puz , Director of Wardrobe / Costumes . Student Ushers , Volunteers , Parents / Family Members , and others assisted to make the entire musical experience a memorable one for the student participants and viewers .
We are eagerly anticipating the District ’ s March / April calendar that features the South Fayette High School musical . Under the veteran direction of Mariann Mackey , students will perform the timeless Mary Poppins . We hope that you will join us March 31-April 2 , 2017 , in the High School Theatre .
Anyone interested in ordering tickets , please go to the District website www . southfayette . org headlines for the Musical / Box Office information .
The South Fayette Township School District is “ Lion Proud ” that technology continues to advance and transform our teaching and learning . We are fostering digital literacy skills that are necessary for student achievement and to achieve success in today ’ s world . Our youngest learners are engaging in computer programming and are becoming proficient in understanding coding !
OneNote , Google resources , research information , bots / robotics , and numerous educational apps are resources used to enhance student learning . Additionally , the highly utilized 3-D printers assist students as they create prototypes while inventing and making for the common good . South Fayette continues to work diligently to advance District , regional , and national innovation and creativity opportunities through student
and staff success stories . To learn more about “ Remaking Learning ” and “ Computational Literacy ” at South Fayette visit www . southfayette . org .
To learn more about “ Remaking Learning ” in our region , please visit Remake Learning Days www . remakelearningdays . org . May 15-26 , 2017 is a 12 day regional celebration of activities and events showcasing everything that makes the Pittsburgh region a recognized national leader in innovative teaching and learning . Find a fun learning activity for your family to enjoy .
Please also continue to check the national Digital Promise : League of Innovative Schools www . digitalpromise . org that keeps South Fayette nationally connected to innovative best practices .
April also is the month of the mandated Pennsylvania System of School Assessment ( PSSA ) testing . Students in grades 3-8 will participate in this high-stakes assessment . Secondary / High School mandated assessments , SATs , as well as Advanced Placement ( AP ) Testing ( May ) will also occur . Please encourage your children to get plenty of rest , monitor their activities , to eat a good breakfast before school , and to promote an overall healthy diet and healthy practices . South Fayette students have achieved significantly in student assessment measures , and we are proud of our academic success . The primary goals are not only for students to be able to achieve proficiency on mandated assessments , but also to be able to think logically , critically , and to understand how to solve realworld problems .
We cannot say thank you enough to our parents and community members for supporting our children ’ s curiosity in a forward thinking school environment that enables academic advancements and learning to occur . The South Fayette High School ’ s “ Alterations and Additions Project ” continues to move forward at a great pace . It will be exciting to watch the final transformations as they occur in the months ahead .
Our 2016-2017 Operational Theme of “ Exploration and Inventiveness ” continues to lead our mission and vision as we “ Think Forward ” and encourage our staff and students to also “ Pay it Forward .” Please continue to support our South Fayette High School students and staff for their version of “ Thon ” on April 21- 22 , 2017 , and the “ Glow Run ” scheduled for June 3 , 2017 . Both events offer excellent examples of student leadership and “ Paying it Forward .”
Commencement is set for Friday , June 2 , 2017 . South Fayette will send our highly talented and capable young adults to continue their “ Exploration and Inventiveness ” journey . Until then , we hope to see you on campus for the April 27 , 2017 “ Celebration of Excellence ” and the many upcoming events .
All the best ,
Dr . Bille P . Rondinelli Superintendent of Schools outh Fayette
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