On Friday, October 23rd, Breathe PA visited our students to provide important education on tobacco and nicotine prevention. Students learned about the risks of tobacco and nicotine use, vaping, mental health, and prevention strategies in an age-appropriate and engaging way. Thank you to Breathe PA for helping equip our students
On October 12, the Alle-Valley Band held its selection meeting for the second annual Elementary Honors Band Festival. The following 5th and 6th grade band students were selected to participate in this honors band. 🎼🎶 It will take place on Friday, February 19 at North Hills. Mrs. Rachel Allen is
On Friday, October 9th, our 5th graders took a field trip to PNC Park, one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic landmarks! ⚾ Students enjoyed a behind-the-scenes stadium tour and got to experience the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates while learning more about this special part of our city. 🏟️ It was a memorable
On Friday, October 2nd, Shaler Area Elementary students and staff participated in our PBIS Kickoff Celebration! Our students celebrated by learning our school-wide expectations, building positive habits, and having fun together. We’re excited to see our students Be Safe, Respectful, and Ready all year long!
The Shaler Area Education Foundation (SAEF) celebrated a successful inaugural Halloween 5K and Fun Walk, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and community supporters for a fun-filled event benefiting Shaler Area students. The event highlighted the community’s commitment to supporting educational opportunities and initiatives that enrich the experiences of students throughout
Our 5C and 5F Scientists put their investigative skills to the test through hands-on experiments with mystery kitchen substances. Students observed, measured, and discussed the properties of four unknown materials, using scientific tools and evidence-based reasoning to uncover each one’s identity. They also explored what happened when substances were combined,
Shaler Area Elementary School students and families participated in the Pittsburgh Kids Marathon last May in record numbers, over 100 participants! Motivation to train remained high even after the Kids of Steel program concluded. Some runners accepted 4th-grade teacher, Kelly Himes’ challenge to push past running and train like a
During the first week of school, Team 5F did the No-Hands Cup Stack to work on group expectations and build teamwork skills. It was a fun way to get ready for working together in science lab groups throughout the school year. The goal was to stack the cups without touching
Class 5F is using TWIG Science to observe the properties of materials. Students tested materials for mass, size/volume, electrical conductivity, and magnetism, recording observations and comparing their results. Through hands-on investigations, 5F practiced using evidence to explain how different materials behave.
A new school year is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our staff and students back to SAES! We are looking forward to a year filled with learning, laughter, and friendship.
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