Baldwin-Whitehall Schools Roundup: It's Bullying Prevention Week

BALDWIN, PA - There's plenty going on in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. Here's what you need to know:

• National Bullying Prevention Week Theme- “All Different, All Equal”

To bring awareness and attention to bullying, Baldwin-Whitehall schools are hosting theme days this week. Each day students and staff are encouraged to wear a different color around a theme. Monday was red, white, and blue in honor of Veteran’s Day. Tuesday is neon or tie-dyed with the theme “We All Shine.” On Wednesday, students and staff will don apparel from their favorite team and be reminded they are all on the same team. Thursday, participants don blue and show a commitment to being a true friend to others by saying “We are true blue friends.” The week will conclude with students and staff wearing the school’s colors of purple and white to show they are all good citizens. Parents have been provided with resources to talk to their children about bullying and know how to address it.

• High School Students Begin Art Club for Elementary School

Members of the Baldwin High School National Art Honor Society are beginning an Art Club for students of Whitehall Elementary School. The club was inspired by of NAHS President, Mia Lucarrelli. The first club event is scheduled to run on Nov. 15th.

• Students Hosts Food Drive

The Baldwin High School Key Club is hosting their annual food drive the week of Nov. 20th. All food donations will be given to South Hills Interfaith Movement. The top three classes with the most items donated receive a gourmet breakfast in December during their first period.

• McAnnulty Masterminds After School Program Sponsored by WQED & PBS

There will be excitement and activity after classes end at McAnnulty Elementary School for the next several weeks thanks to the McAnnulty Masterminds program that is being sponsored for first-grade students. Through the generosity of WQED and the PBS Ready to Learn Grant, the McAnnulty Masterminds program was developed as an opportunity for students and their families to participate in a variety of STEAM activities and projects. The focus is to promote creative thinking and collaboration that will engage students and their families in enrichment opportunities while establishing a positive home-school partnership! The program will take place Nov. 29 and Dec. 6.