Principal At Jury Duty

I am serving on a federal jury at a case in Pittsburgh the next few days. The time spent away is quite a learning experience and I can't wait to return to school and share the event in Civics class.

Audubon Project Progressing

The Audubon Project is progressing as the various planting beds are being landscaped this week. Special thanks goes out to Slusarczyk Landscaping all their assistance with the project.

California Forms 6th Grade Girls Basketball Team

California 6th grade girls have begun practicing basketball for the Laurel Highlands spring league. Morgan Moluski, high school girls player, is coaching the team with the assistance of her father, Walter. Good luck girls.

Girls Softball Has Started

The middle school girls softball team has begun practice under the direction of Head Coach Alison Edwards and Assistant Coach Marisa Sekora. Seventeen girls make up the roster and the team hopes for a successful season. We can only hope Mother Nature cooperates a little more to have the team outside.

Audubon Project Advances

Work has continued on the Audubon Project as the layout for the various planting beds have been completed. Several of the beds have been dug and are ready for plantings to begin. Thanks goes to Mrs. Fabbri for coordinating this meaningful project.

8th Grade Kennywood Trip

The tentative date for the 8th grade Kennywood trip is June 4, 2009. Parents interested in chaperoning the trip may contact Mr. Huffman at huffmanr@calsd.org or 724-785-5800 ext. 2398. More information will be sent home with students next week.

Southwestern PA Math Council First Year Algebra Contest

For the third year in a row, California Middle School was the host of the Southwestern PA Math Council First Year Algebra Contest. The contest features students from throughout Washington County competing to see who is the area's top student in algebra. The top finishers move on to a region contest. Mrs. Hajdu sponsored the program this year.

8th Grade Cal U Career Field Trip

The 8th grade CAL U career field trip was a success! The students learned about science-related career possibilities and had hands-on experience with native and nonindigenous tropical plants and animals. Many students had the opportunity to enter the cadaver lab and learn all about the human body and even hold a human heart. The students were able to draw upon previous knowledge in question and answer sessions with professors. California graduate Barry Bilitski spoke to the students about the ninth grade transition into the high school and the importance of their high school transcript. The students ended their day with a detailed tour of the campus.

Marissa Sekora
Student Teacher
8th Grade Science