Penn-Delco School Board honors three elementary inventors; superintendent outlines programs and a $10,000 arts donation
March 21, 2024 | Penn-Delco SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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Penn-Delco School District trustees recognized three elementary students as state finalists in the Pennsylvania Invention Convention and heard a broad superintendent report on academic and extracurricular programming.
Dr. Steinle introduced the students and described their inventions. "These students showed excellence in creativity, critical thinking and innovation," Dr. Steinle said as the board presented certificates. The students cited in the meeting included a second-grader identified in the transcript as Frankie (transcript: "Frankie DeCampia/Detangia"), who described an automatic wash concept the board cited as the "wasp mil 2,000"; a student who developed "cat plugs," a headband with concealed earplugs intended to help sensory needs; and a student who designed a lighted blanket called the "reader 6 seater" for private reading.
In his superintendent's report, Dr. Steinle highlighted instructional and student activities across the district. He said Penn-Delco will continue full-day kindergarten and asked families to register early for planning. He urged parents to have students take the upcoming PSSA state tests in April while noting the district's intent to limit excessive test-prep activities: "We believe that a child is more than a test score," he said, adding that testing provides information the district uses to improve instruction.
Dr. Steinle also summarized recent student successes in arts and STEM competitions: multiple students placed at county and regional events, a high number of music and band festival selections, and teams that advanced in science fairs. He noted a college-and-career fair at Sun Valley with roughly 45 representatives from colleges, trade organizations and employers.
The superintendent told the board the district is set to receive a $10,000 award connected to a national arts education initiative; the funds will be used to support the district's art program. The agenda included a formal vote to accept donations, which appears on the meeting agenda for board action.
The recognitions and report took place early in the meeting so students could be acknowledged and leave; trustees applauded the students and thanked staff and teachers who advised the programs. The board then proceeded to routine business and administrative items.
Dr. Steinle introduced the students and described their inventions. "These students showed excellence in creativity, critical thinking and innovation," Dr. Steinle said as the board presented certificates. The students cited in the meeting included a second-grader identified in the transcript as Frankie (transcript: "Frankie DeCampia/Detangia"), who described an automatic wash concept the board cited as the "wasp mil 2,000"; a student who developed "cat plugs," a headband with concealed earplugs intended to help sensory needs; and a student who designed a lighted blanket called the "reader 6 seater" for private reading.
In his superintendent's report, Dr. Steinle highlighted instructional and student activities across the district. He said Penn-Delco will continue full-day kindergarten and asked families to register early for planning. He urged parents to have students take the upcoming PSSA state tests in April while noting the district's intent to limit excessive test-prep activities: "We believe that a child is more than a test score," he said, adding that testing provides information the district uses to improve instruction.
Dr. Steinle also summarized recent student successes in arts and STEM competitions: multiple students placed at county and regional events, a high number of music and band festival selections, and teams that advanced in science fairs. He noted a college-and-career fair at Sun Valley with roughly 45 representatives from colleges, trade organizations and employers.
The superintendent told the board the district is set to receive a $10,000 award connected to a national arts education initiative; the funds will be used to support the district's art program. The agenda included a formal vote to accept donations, which appears on the meeting agenda for board action.
The recognitions and report took place early in the meeting so students could be acknowledged and leave; trustees applauded the students and thanked staff and teachers who advised the programs. The board then proceeded to routine business and administrative items.
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