Allentown, PA (January 13, 2016) The Allentown School District announces the following events taking place in our schools January 18 – 29. The Allentown School Board of Directors Meeting Schedule for January (public is invited), is below, and will be held in the Allentown School District Board Room at the District’s Administration Center:
- Thursday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m.: Regular Board Meeting
Schools Closed – Monday, January 18 for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
High School Schedules
William Allen High School
484-765-5001
January 19 and 26; 6:15 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.: NJROTC Academy Team meets Tuesdays at the Rifle Range.
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 3:00 p.m.: AllenCappella meets Tuesday and Thursday in Room 1-212.
January 19 and 26; 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: Canaries for Life meets Tuesdays in Room 1-213.
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: Free After-School Tutoring on Tuesdays & Thursdays, NGC 3rd floor.
January 19 and 26; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Gay Straight Alliance meets Tuesdays in Room 1-303.
January 19 and 26; 2:55 p.m.: Latino Leadership Club meets Tuesdays in Room 8-222 in the NGC.
January 19 and 26; 2:50 p.m..: SGA meets Tuesdays in room 1-102.
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 2:50 p.m.: Science Olympiad meets Tuesday and Thursday in Room 3-202.
January 19 – 21 and 26 – 28; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Stage Crew meets Monday through Thursday in the Auditorium or Scene Shop.
January 20 – 22 and 27 – 29; 6:15 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.: NJROTC Drill Team meets Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Rifle Range.
January 20 and 27; 3:15 p.m.: Environmental Club meets Wednesdays in Room 1-313.
January 20 and 27; 2:45 p.m.: Guitar Club meets Wednesdays in Room 8-204.
January 20 and 27; 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Hip Hop Dance Team meets Mondays and Wednesdays in Room 2-107.
January 20; 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: West Side Story Dance Rehearsal for America.
January 21 and 28; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Auditions for the 4th Annual Talent Showcase.
January 21 and 28; 2:40 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Fandoms United meets every Thursday in Room 2-202.
January 21 and 28; 2:40 p.m.: Key Club meets every Thursday in Room 1-304.
January 21; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: West Side Story Music Rehearsal for Cool.
January 22 and 29; 2:50 p.m.: JUMP Club meets every Friday in Room 8-223.
January 22; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: West Side Story Music Rehearsal for Cool.
January 26; 6:30 p.m.: 2016 Allentown-William Allen Hall of Fame Program will take place at J. Milo Sewards Gymnasium between the Girls Varsity Basketball Game (vs. Bethlehem Catholic) and the Boys Varsity Basketball Game.2016 honrees include: Larry Seiple, Special Award; Joe Wolf, Special Award; Anne Wenninger, Coach; Amber Troxell, Student-Athlete; Ebony Barbosa, Student-Athlete; and Raymond Barbosa, Student-Athlete.
January 27; 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: West Side Story Dance Rehearsal for America.
January 27; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: West Side Story Music Rehearsal for Cool/Gee, Officer Krupke.
January 28; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: West Side Story Music Rehearsal for Gee, Officer Krupke.
January 30; 12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: West Side Story Dance Rehearsal for Cool.
Louis E. Dieruff High School
484-765-5501
January 19 and 26; 2:45 p.m.: Chess Club meets every Tuesday in Room A7.
January 19 and 26; 2:50 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: SADD Club meets Tuesdays and every other Friday in Room A15.
January 19, 21, 22, 26, 28 and 29; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Track & Field Strength and Conditioning Program every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the Weight Room.
January 20 and 27; 3:00 p.m.: CAD Club meets every Wednesday in Room B6.
January 20 and 27; 2:50 p.m.: Class of 2018 Meeting every Wednesday in Room B7.
January 20; 2:50 p.m.: Reading Olympics in the Library.
January 20 and 27; 2:45 p.m.: SEW WHAT Club meets in Room D6.
Middle School Schedule
Harrison-Morton Middle School
484-765-5701
January 19 – 22 and 26 – 29; 2:40 p.m.: Once on This Island, Jr. Rehearsal Monday through Friday after school.
Francis D. Raub Middle School
484-765-5301
January 19 and 26; 2:45 p.m.: Big Brothers, Big Sisters meets Tuesdays in the Cafeteria.
January 19 and 26; 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Dance Club meets Tuesdays in Room 318.
January 19 and 26; 2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.: Phoebe Club meets Tuesdays in Room 306.
January 19 and 26; 2:45 p.m.: Video Club meets Tuesdays.
January 20; during school day: St. Luke’s Mobile Health Van on site.
January 20; 3:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.: Annie Rehearsal for Music, Full Cast in Room 305.
January 20, 21, 27 and 28; 2:45 p.m.: Cheerleading Practice Monday, Wednesday & Thursday in Hallway by Small Gym.
January 20; 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: SADD Club in Room 119.
January 21; 7:15 a.m.: Student Leadership Team Meeting in the Cafeteria.
January 21; during school day: St. Luke’s Dental Van on site.
January 21 and 28; 2:45 p.m.: Community Club Meets Thursdays in Room 215.
January 21 and 28; 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.: Crochet Club meets Thursdays.
January 21 and 28; 2:45 p.m.: Girls Scouts Meeting every Thursday in the Cafeteria.
January 21 and 28; 2:45 p.m.: Health Careers Club meets every Thursday in the Nurse’s Office.
January 21 and 28; 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: ESL Class in Room 120 for Raub parents who are signed up to attend. Contact Mrs. Surita at 484-765-5313 for more information; currently there is a waiting list.
January 22; 2:45 p.m.: School Dance
January 27; 3:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.: Annie Rehearsal for Music, Small Group in Room 305.
January 27; 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Family Bingo Night. Free food, raffles and prizes. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Concessions will be available for purchase.
January 28; 3:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.: Annie Rehearsal for Dance, Small Group in Room 305.
South Mountain Middle School
484-765-4301
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: At-Bat Math Tutoring for Grades 6 and 7 in Room 144.
January 19 – 21 and 26 – 28; 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.: Exercise Club meets Monday through Thursday in Room 209.
January 19 and 26; 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: El Sistema Lehigh Valley: Cello/Bass Sectional Rehearsal in Room 100.
January 19 and 26; 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Fundraising Club in Room 160.
January 19, 20, 27 and 28; 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Godspell, Jr. Rehearsal every Tuesday and Wednesday in the AUD.
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Lego Club in Room 129.
January 19 – 21 and 26 – 28; 2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: 21st Century After-School Program meets Monday through Thursday in Rooms 113 and 117. Focuses on completing homework, improving math and reading skills and includes physical activities. Students are provided a meal.
January 20 and 27; 2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.: Art Club meets in Room 124.
January 20 and 27; 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: At-Bat Math Tutoring for Grade 8 in Room 160.
January 20 and 27; 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Girl Scout Meeting in Room 100.
January 20, 21, 27 and 28; 2:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.: Step Team in Cafeteria A.
January 20 and 27; 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Video Production Crew in Room 260.
January 21 and 28; 2:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: El Sistema Lehigh Valley: Cello/Bass Sectional Rehearsal in Room AUD.
Trexler Middle School
484-765-4601
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 7:15 a.m. – 7:40 a.m.: Orchestra Practice every Tuesday and Thursday.
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Homework Club in Room 115.
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.: Lion King, Jr. Rehearsal for Full Cast.
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: Step Club meets Tuesday and Thursday in Auditorium or Room 243.
January 19 and 26; 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: TWIST Club for girls in Grades 7 and 8 meets Tuesdays in Room 104.
January 20, 22, 27 and 29; 7:15 a.m. – 7:40 a.m.: Band Practice is Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
January 20, 22, 27 and 29; 7:15 a.m. – 7:40 a.m.: Chorus Practice in Room 102.
January 20 and 27; 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Homework Club in Room 107.
January 21 and 28; 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: Knit, Purl and Stitch Club in Room 263.
January 28; 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Coffee and Conversation in the Cafeteria.
Elementary Schools
Central Elementary School
484-765-4801
January 19 and 26; 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Clothing Closet every Tuesday at Door #2.
January 19 and 26; 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Boy Scouts every Tuesday.
January 19 – 21 and 26 – 28; 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.: I-Station meets Monday through Thursday.
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.: Make Your Mark every Tuesday and Thursday.
January 19 – 21 and 26 – 28; 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: ST Math every Monday through Thursday.
January 20 and 27; 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.: Make Your Mark every Monday and Wednesday.
January 21 and 28; 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.: Clothing Closet every Thursday at Door #2.
January 21 and 28; 3:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.: Beat the Streets Wrestling every Monday and Thursday.
January 21 and 28; 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Big Brothers Big Sisters every Thursday.
January 21 and 28; 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Food Bank
January 21; 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Science Night
Cleveland Elementary School
484-765-4820
January 19 – 21 and 26 – 28; 3:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.: 21st Century After-School Program for Grades 3, 4 and 5 meets every Monday through Thursday. Focuses on completing homework, improving math and reading skills and includes physical activities. Students are provided a meal.
Hiram W. Dodd Elementary School
484-765-4501
January 19 and 26; 3:15 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.: Girl Scouts Meeting
January 19; 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.: PAL Basketball
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Make Your Mark
January 20; 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.: PAL Basketball Games at Jefferson Elementary School.
January 21 and 28; 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: K’Nex Challenge
January 26; 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.: PAL Basketball Practice
January 27; 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.: PAL Basketball Games at Jefferson Elementary School.
January 29; during school day: PBI Activity
Jefferson Elementary School
484-765-4421
January 19 and 26; 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Math Buddies for Grades 3 and 4 meets Tuesdays.
January 19, 20, 26 and 27; 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.: PAL Basketball Practice is every Tuesday and Wednesday.
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.: Make Your MARK meets Tuesday and Thursday in Room 5.
January 19 – 21 and 26 – 28; 3:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.: 21st Century After School Program for Grades 3, 4 and 5 meets Monday through Thursday in the South Cafeteria. Homework help, recreation and academic time with dinner provided.
January 20 and 27; 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Dream Big for Grade 4 meets Wednesday mornings.
January 20 and 27; 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Daisies for Grades K-1 meets Wednesdays.
January 20 and 27; 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Dream Big for Grades 3 and 5 meets Wednesdays.
January 21 and 28; 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.: Power Up Program for Grades 3, 4 and 5 meets Mondays and Thursdays.
January 27; 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Theatre Arts for Grades 3, 4 and 5 meets Tuesdays.
January 28; 3:15 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.: Shape It Up for Grades 4 and 5 meets Thursdays.
Lehigh Parkway Elementary School
484-765-4440
January 20; 4:00 p.m.: PAL Basketball Game: Team Orange vs. Jefferson Yellow in Jefferson Elementary School Gym.
January 20; 4:30 p.m.: PAL Basketball Game: Team Black vs. Jefferson Red in the Jefferson Elementary School Gym.
January 21; 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: PAL Basketball Practice: Teams Orange and Black in the Gym.
January 27; 4:00 p.m.: PAL Basketball Game: Team Orange vs. Jefferson Red in Jefferson Elementary School Gym.
January 27; 4:30 p.m.: PAL Basketball Game: Team Black vs. Jefferson Yellow in Jefferson Elementary School Gym.
January 29; 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Awards Assembly in the Gym.
McKinley Elementary School
484-765-5461
January 19 and 26; 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Brownies for Grades 2 and 3 meets every Tuesday in Room 103.
January 19 and 26; 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Modern Band for Grades 3 – 5 meets every Tuesday in Room 102.
January 20 and 27; 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: R2D2 for Grades 1 and 2 meets every Wednesday in CLC Room.
January 21 and 28; 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Juniors Scout Meeting for Grades 4 and 5 meets Thursdays in Room 103.
January 21 and 28; 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Modern Band for Grades 1 and 2 meets every Thursday in Room 102.
Mosser Elementary School
484-765-5880
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.: Weller Center Power Up Program for Grades 3, 4 and 5.
January 19; 4:00 p.m.: PAL Basketball Game, Mosser White Team v. Ritter Black Team at Jefferson Elementary School.
January 19; 4:30 p.m.: PAL Basketball Game, Mosser Red Team v Sheridan Orange Team at Jefferson Elementary.
January 19 – 21 and 26 – 28; 3:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.: 21st Century After-School Program for Grades 3, 4 and 5 meets every Monday through Thursday. Focuses on completing homework, improving math and reading skills and includes physical activities. Students are provided a meal.
January 20 – 22; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Cat in the Hat Visit for Grades K through 2.
January 20 and 27; 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Cub Scouts meets every Wednesday.
January 21 and 28; 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Girl Scouts meets every Thursday.
January 21 and 28; 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.: Challenge Club meets every Thursday.
January 21 and 28; 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.: Village Partners meets every Thursday.
January 26; 4:00 p.m.: PAL Basketball Game, Mosser Red Team v. Ritter Black Team at Jefferson Elementary School.
January 26; 5:00 p.m.: PAL Basketball Game, Mosser White Team v Sheridan Royal Blue Team at Jefferson Elementary.
January 27 – 29; 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Cat in the Hat Visit for Grades K through 2.
Muhlenberg Elementary School
484-765-4860
January 19 and 26; 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.: Crazy 8’s Math Club in Room 202.
January 19; 3:15 p.m.: PAL Basketball Game at Central Elementary School.
January 20; 8:00 a.m.: Student Council Meeting in the Library.
January 20, 21, 27 and 28; 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Performing Arts Club in the Gym.
Ritter Elementary School
484-765-5661
January 19; 5:00 p.m.: PTG Meeting
January 29; during school day: Awards Assembly
Roosevelt Elementary School
484-765-4461
January 19 – 22 and 26 – 29; 3:30 p.m.: El Sistema meets Monday through Friday.
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 8:00 a.m.: Power Up meets Tuesday and Thursday in the Gym.
January 19, 21 and 26; 3:30 p.m.: Read to Lead
January 20 and 27; 8:00 a.m.: Breakfast Buddies meets Wednesday.
January 20 and 27; 3:30 p.m.: Make Your Mark meets Monday and Wednesday.
January 20 and 27; 3:30 p.m.: Soccer Skills U8, U10 and U14 meets Wednesdays in the Gym.
January 21 and 28; 3:30 p.m.: Push the Rock
Sheridan Elementary School
484-765-4881
January 19 – 21 and 26 – 28; 3:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.: 21st Century After-School Program for Grades 3, 4 and 5 meets every Monday through Thursday. Focuses on completing homework, improving math and reading skills and includes physical activities. Students are provided a meal.
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 8:00 a.m.: Power Up Program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays.
January 19, 21, 26 and 28; 3:30 p.m.: Make Your Mark meets Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Union Terrace Elementary School
484-765-5481
January 20; 6:30 p.m.: PTA Meeting
Washington Elementary School
484-765-4941
January 19 – 21 and 26 – 28; 3:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.: 21st Century After-School Program Grades 3, 4 and 5 meets Monday through Thursday. Focuses on homework; math & reading skills; and physical activities. Students receive a meal.
About Allentown School District
ASD serves more than 16,000 students in a network of 22 early childhood, elementary, middle and high schools located throughout the City of Allentown, PA. The Allentown School District is the third largest urban school district out of 500 districts in the Commonwealth. A shared vision of the community, parents, guardians, staff and faculty focuses on “Empowering Students for Life,” providing ASD students with the skills and academics they need to realize their aspirations whether they be college, career or technical focus. ASD goals are aligned and compatible with the Pathways to Success Framework while providing a balanced education to all students. Allentown School District employs approximately 2,200 teachers, staff and administrators. The District, founded in 1866 and celebrating its Sesquicentennial throughout 2015-2016, serves students from 43 countries speaking 26 languages with nearly 90 percent of households qualifying as low income. ASD is committed to providing safe learning environments in which all students have equal access to education programs and resources.
Information provided by: : Kimberly Golden Benner – 484-765-4069
