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Teacher Inservice #12 (Flex/Act 48)

Promoting Happiness and Success in Middle School

Download the event flyerUpper St. Clair families are invited to attend the program &ldquo Promoting Happiness & Success in Middle School &rdquo at 6 p.m. on Wednesday April 24 2024 in the Boyce Middle School theater. The program is sponsored by the USC Parent Teacher Co......More

Download the event flyerUpper St. Clair families are invited to attend the program &ldquo Promoting Happiness & Success in Middle School &rdquo at 6 p.m. on Wednesday April 24 2024 in the Boyce Middle School theater. The program is sponsored by the USC Parent Teacher Council Wellness Committee in collaboration with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Keystone PA.&ldquo We are excited to offer this program to our current and emerging middle school families &rdquo Dr. Amy Pfender deputy superintendent said. &ldquo It is important for parents to be familiar with the natural challenges that begin in those early middle school years.&rdquo Ikeya Craig-Swatson community engagement specialist for NAMI Keystone PA will serve as the evening's keynote speaker. Her experience with youth ranges from elementary to college-age and her roles have included student affairs youth development teaching/training and mentorship. At NAMI Keystone PA she leads mental health initiatives for youth and young adults.The evening will also include a presentation from Dr. Lauren Madia Upper St. Clair's director of pupil services. Dr. Madia will offer an overview of the programs and services available to families that support happiness and success at the middle level and beyond.The Wellness Committee has previously hosted events and speakers many of which have focused at the high school level. The April 24 program focuses on the unique needs of middle school children.&ldquo There's not one "recipe" for happiness and success that guarantees no discomfort or problems &rdquo Dr. Madia said. &ldquo Rather understanding the range of developmental normalcy and how school and families can engage in strategies that support children through this time buffers the challenges and highlights the positives of middle school!&rdquo Given the important development stage middle school is a prime time to focus on happiness and success.&ldquo When most adults think back to this time in their lives they often recall difficult moments unpleasant feelings and awkward interactions &rdquo Dr. Madia said. &ldquo What we know about the needs of middle school students/early adolescents means that we have the opportunity to approach how we nurture and educate them in an informed intentional way. This is true for both school staff and families and we can work together to provide a holistic support system.&rdquo There are several common factors that can impact the happiness and emotional wellbeing of middle school-aged children.&ldquo While middle schoolers are beginning to be given opportunities to exert independence their cognitive development in the areas of problem-solving and decision-making is not complete &rdquo Dr. Madia said. &ldquo Adolescents are prone to make mistakes in judgment. Nobody likes to make mistakes!&rdquo In addition biological and physical changes during the middle school years can also affect children's happiness.&ldquo Their emotional development and biological influences like hormonal changes can also impact their relationships and interactions with family members and peers. Arguments and social circle fluctuations are common but upsetting &rdquo Dr. Madia said. &ldquo Finally physical changes in their bodies coupled with the identity development tasks in this stage leave middle school students with feelings of self-consciousness and hyper-awareness of their physical appearance. A new haircut or a new pair of shoes that aren't &lsquo just right' seems minor to adults but major to adolescents.&rdquo It is important for parents and families to know that they are not alone and that support for their middle school children is within reach.&ldquo Formally professionals including teachers school counselors and practitioners such as pediatricians are resources for parents &rdquo Dr. Madia said. &ldquo Informally research shows that when young people have just ONE positive adult relationship other than their parents they have more favorable outcomes. Who are those people in your child's life? They are your village.&rdquo The Wellness Committee is one of several committees of the USC Parent Teacher Council which are led and staffed by parent volunteers. Libby Mascaro serves as the chairperson of the Wellness Committee. For more information about the committee email [email protected] or like/follow Upper St. Clair PTC Wellness Committee on Facebook.

Boyce Middle School theater

FBI – Online Safety & Awareness program

Upper St. Clair School District will host an Online Safety & Awareness program at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, in the Boyce Middle School theater. FBI Community Outreach Specialist Felicia Trovato will lead the town hall-style program.Upper St. Clair School has par......More

Upper St. Clair School District will host an Online Safety & Awareness program at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, in the Boyce Middle School theater. FBI Community Outreach Specialist Felicia Trovato will lead the town hall-style program.Upper St. Clair School has partnered with the FBI to provide Online Safety and Awareness presentations to parents as well as students. Throughout the last several weeks, Ms. Trovato has presented uniquely designed and age-appropriate programs to students at Boyce and Fort Couch middle schools as well as Upper St. Clair High School. The programs are designed to educate students about the dangers of digital footprints and the intentional and unintentional risks of sharing digital data.Ms. Trovato will provide an overview of the programs that were previously presented to students, the trends of current cases in the Pittsburgh region, and the indicators of exploitation of children and teens online. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.The evening program is intended for all district parents and caregivers. It is recommended that any students attending be high school-aged or older.Ms. Trovato joined FBI Headquarters in 2009. She has been assigned to the FBI Pittsburgh Field Office since 2019.

Remake Learning Day

Upper St. Clair School District is hosting an evening filled with numerous events and hands-on activities in conjunction with Remake Learning Days. From 6-8 p.m. on Thursday May 2 community members can participate in more than 15 different sessions &ndash many of which ......More

Upper St. Clair School District is hosting an evening filled with numerous events and hands-on activities in conjunction with Remake Learning Days. From 6-8 p.m. on Thursday May 2 community members can participate in more than 15 different sessions &ndash many of which focus on STEAM (science technology engineering art and math). All events take place at Upper St. Clair High School.The Remake Learning Day event at Upper St. Clair is led by teacher Tracy Smith and sophomore Sofia Alfredson-Themudo who is working toward her International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP) certificate.Learn more

USCHS

Elem School S.T.A.R Night | ELEM EARLY DISMISSAL 1:10 p.m.

Elementary School S.T.A.R Night (Elementary Early Dismissal @ 1:10 p.m.) All 2023-24 Early Release for Open House events

School Board Meeting

Meetings of the Upper St. Clair Board of School Directors will be held in the District Administration Building Board Room. Meetings begin at 7 p.m.

HS Spring Choral Concert

Fort Couch Celebration of Learning | FC EARLY DISMISSAL 1:40 p.m.

Fort Couch Celebration of Learning (Fort Couch Early Dismissal @ 1:40 p.m.) All 2023-24 Early Release for Open House events

HS Spring Jazz Concert

Community Day: Panthers in Paradise

Upper St. Clair's Community Day is set for Saturday, May 18, 2024. This year's theme is Panthers in Paradise. Join us for games, food, entertainment and tons of fun. Held annually on the third Saturday in May, the cooperative event is organized by officials from USC Tow......More

Upper St. Clair's Community Day is set for Saturday, May 18, 2024. This year's theme is Panthers in Paradise. Join us for games, food, entertainment and tons of fun. Held annually on the third Saturday in May, the cooperative event is organized by officials from USC Township and the School District. Apply/register now to reserve a booth or to participate in the parade, toddler trot, bake-off, hottest dog contest, and more. Read more

Parent Teacher Council (PTC) Meeting

PTC meetings are held virtually.

HS/BO/FC/Elementary Orchestra concert

Boyce Celebration of Learning | BOYCE EARLY DISMISSAL 1:40 p.m.

Boyce Celebration of Learning (Boyce Early Dismissal @ 1:40 p.m.) All 2023-24 Early Release for Open House events