Maple Avenue Middle School

There is only ONE WEEK remaining to nominate LASD Employees for the 2022-2023 LASD Outstanding Staff Awards! The nomination form will close on Friday, May 12th at 4:00 PM. Awards will be given to 5 staff winners - 2 support staff awards, 1 elementary teacher award, 1 middle school teacher award, and 1 high school teacher award! Here is the link to the ONLINE NOMINATION FORM -https://forms.gle/XuXdZ9fRtgWGnTHi6 PLEASE NOMINATE THAT SPECIAL TEACHER and/or LASD SUPPORT STAFF who has made a difference this year! Additional information on the program can be found on our website under Menu, Employees, Recognition of Outstanding Staff Program. Questions about the Program? Contact Bev Lang at langb@lasd.k12.pa.us or 717-359-4146 x1250

The Littlestown Area School District is excited to announce our recent partnership with Kelly Education, a leading provider of substitute teachers and paraeducators to manage our substitute program. If you are interested in being a substitute teacher or paraeducator please click Employment Opportunities on the district website for more information.

May Promo Alert 🔔 20% OFF all Littlestown High School orders of $100+ now thru 5/31. Just use code MAY23 and you’re good to go.

The LASD Spring Newsletter is HERE! Please take a couple minutes to read the articles and end of year information! Check it out at: https://5il.co/1tgsw

A reminder to complete the Community/Parent Survey if you haven't done so already by clicking here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Spring2023CommunitySurvey The survey will be open until May 8th. We received 284 responses so far and the answers to your questions from the survey are updated on our website at: https://littlestownasdpa.sites.thrillshare.com/o/lasd/page/q-a-from-spring-2023-survey. Answers to questions that are building project related are on our Future Secondary School website at: https://littlestownasdpa.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fss/page/faq

4th quarter progress reports have been posted to the sapphire portal. If you have questions on concerns about your students grades, please reach out to the teachers directly. If you do not have access to your students portal, parents can apply for one on our website under parents/community under the menu tab. Have a great weekend. Thank you.

Job Opportunities - LASD is seeking to fill a Long Term Substitute - Health & PE position at Littlestown Senior High School for the 1st semester of the 2023-2024 school year. Click Employment Opportunities on the district home page for more information and to apply.

Our "Future Secondary School" website was launched on Friday! You can access the site by going to our website, click on schools at the top right and select Future Secondary School. Check it out at https://www.lasd.k12.pa.us/o/fss. This site is full of information on our building project but if you have questions, just click on the "Ask Questions Here" Tab and we will answer your questions!

The Littlestown Area School District Board of Education is seeking applicants for a vacant board seat. Applicants must be 18 years of age, a resident of the district for at least one year, and shall not hold any office or position of profit under any government, or member of municipal council. The person appointed will serve until the first Monday in December 2023. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and statement as to why you wish to serve as a board member to: Beverly Lang, Board Secretary, Littlestown Area School District, 162 Newark Street, Littlestown, PA 17340. Application deadline is 4:00 pm, Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Our 5th Community Survey is open for all community members to take! This survey is to gather input from the community, monitor trends, and assist LASD in making policy and prioritizing budget decisions. Please take a couple minutes to complete the survey & give us your input!

8th Grade Farewell May 19th 2023 8th Grade Parent Volunteer Meeting When: 4/26/2023 Where: MAMS Cafeteria Time: 6:00 PM

The Littlestown Area School District Board of Education is seeking applicants for a vacant board seat. Applicants must be 18 years of age, a resident of the district for at least one year, and shall not hold any office or position of profit under any government, or member of municipal council. The person appointed will serve until the first Monday in December 2023. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and statement as to why you wish to serve as a board member to: Beverly Lang, Board Secretary, Littlestown Area School District, 162 Newark Street, Littlestown, PA 17340. Application deadline is 4:00 pm, Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Congratulations to our March 2023 students of the month! L - R: Daren Wang-12th grade; Haley Blust-6th grade; Casey Montgomery-5th grade; Reagan Repasky-12th grade. Not in picture: Sadie Seymore-2nd grade.

Bolt Pride Winners for the end of March, and begining of April. Keep up the great work.

Job Opportunities - LASD is seeking to fill several Summer Student Worker positions for the months of June-August. Student must be 14 years of age at the time of employment. Click Employment Opportunities on the district home page for more information and to apply.

Job Opportunities - LASD is seeking to fill a Certified Teacher Specialist position at Alloway Creek Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year. Click Employment Opportunities on the district home page for more information and to apply.

Job Opportunities - LASD is seeking to fill the Secondary Assistant Principal position at Maple Avenue Middle School beginning the 2023-2024 school year. Click Employment Opportunities on the district home page for more information and to apply.

Did you NOMINATE a teacher at LASD who goes above and beyond their teaching in the classroom? Did you NOMINATE a support staff person at LASD who performs their duties over what is expected? MAY 12TH IS THE DEADLINE TO NOMINATE! Click here: https://forms.gle/ydxoYLLGgMu8GDsF7 to NOMINATE NOW ONLINE - Anyone can NOMINATE!

This April, we’re *showering* you with 15% OFF sitewide when you spend $100+. Use code EXTRA15 at checkout—now thru 4/30. http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/pennsylvania/littlestown/littlestown-high-school

Collaborating for Youth is offering a 7 week program to Families called Strengthening Families. The program starts April 18th and will be every Tuesday until May 30th Location: Maple Avenue Middle School Littlestown PA Time: 5:30 pm- 8:00 pm