Daniel Boone Area School District - Learning Together; Advocating for All

Blazer Internship & Career Fair: April 12, 2024 Special thank you to our community partners who were in attendance at the Blazer Internship & Career Fair at DBAHS. We appreciate the time you spent connecting with our students! #DBBlazers

DBAHS FBLA State Competition Exciting news everyone! FBLA has returned safe and triumphant from our state competition in Hershey. Each student was an incredible representative of Daniel Boone and put in tremendous effort in preparing for each of their competitions. We would also like to acknowledge all of the teachers these students have had over the years. The positive impact all of you continue to have on their growth is undeniable. Thanks for supporting our program and dealing with their absences/make-up work. Main Competitions Claire Yocom & Cassidy Kuchenbrod - Graphic Design - 3rd Place (National Qualifiers!) Sean Berger - Securities & Investments - 4th Place (National Qualifier!) Rithu Subbiah & Dean Marlowe - Sales Presentation - Preliminary Round Competitors Jacqueline Hammond - Economics - Preliminary Round Competitor Victoria Ortiz - Introduction to Social Media Strategies - Preliminary Round Competitor Open Competitions (Additional tests available to all SLC attendees.) Sean Berger - Stock Market & Investments - 6th Place #DBBlazers

DBASD Spring Concert Series: April & May 2024 Set your calendar to join one of these dates. This will be an awesome experience for everyone. #DBBlazers

DBAIC Gold Purple Wily Wonka Day: Thursday, April 18th Willy Wonka Day is coming to the IC! #DBBlazers

DBAIC STEM Night On Thursday, April 4, the Chief Science Officers of Daniel Boone: Anna Beth Glass, Sadie Mardeness, Quentin Hart, and Rhys Kline (Not pictured) organized,in partnership with Mrs. Bugay and Mrs. Worrell, a STEM Night of fun themed to the ocean. Around 50 families attended and were treated to building challenges, an art project, and coding with ocean creatures. A special thank you to the BCIU for the grant for the supplies for the event, the FBLA club who volunteered at the event, and for the many teachers and administrators who volunteered their time. View Pictures Here:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16dOsVvaTzXC3u4yMyhprovZWHtPzv5fI?usp=sharing #DBBlazers

DBAHS Internship Program: April 2024 DBAHS Intern: Lana Madden Mentors: Ashley Griffith & Dr. Jamie Becker Internship: DBASD Wellness and Alvernia University (Environmental Science) Alvernia University Information: https://linktr.ee/alverniauniversity #DBBlazers

DBAHS Student Recognition: Marin Krause Congratulations to HS senior, Marin Krause for being honored as Berks County's Top 19 High School Girls! Marin will be attending Pittsburg University in the Fall to study nursing. Continue to shine your light! https://www.readingeagle.com/2024/04/07/aauw-honors-berks-countys-top-high-school-senior-girls-2/ #DBBlazers

DBASD Staff Recognition: Bo Shappell, PA. Teacher of the Year Finalist We're bursting with pride to announce that one of our very own teachers, Mr. Bo Shappell, has deservedly been selected as one of the 12 finalists for Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year! This incredible achievement is a testament to his dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to shaping the future leaders of tomorrow. Let's show our support and appreciation to Mr. Shappell as he continues to inspire and empower our students each and every day. PA. Teacher of The Year Finalist: https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/Education-details.aspx?newsid=1454 #DBBlazers

DBASD Weekend Events: April 12th - April 14th "Rain rain go away, please come back another day". The sun will shine and there will be plenty of events happening this weekend! #DBBlazers

DBAHS Student Recognition: Julia Leady Congratulations to HS Freshmen and Track Athlete, Julia Leady for setting a school record in the 1600M run of 5:10.05. Julia, keep up the great work as your future is bright! #DBBlazers

DBAHS Student Recognition: Lilah Herold Congratulations to DBAHS LAX player, Lilah Herold on earning her 100th career point! Keep up the good work and continue to be a team player. #DBBlazers

DBASD Staff Recognition: Michelle Maynard, Annie Sullivan Nominee Congratulations to Department of Special Education IEP Facilitator, Mrs. Michelle Maynard, for her nomination for the Annie Sullivan award. Mrs. Maynard, we are lucky to have you in our district! Thank you!

Berks County Art Show 2024 The art show is held at the Goggleworks, in Reading, PA., and will be on display until Monday, April 15, 2024. DB Award Winners: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oMR0jxJ-tMhsi6hcsdPo1XyLH6eZ8Fyf?usp=sharing Below are the DB award winners: Tiarah Williams - Honorable Mention in Oils/Acrylics Sin Brown - 3rd Place in Water Media Tiarah Willaims - Honorable Mention in Color Drawing Mia Davis - 3rd Place in Pen and Ink Mia Davis - Honorable Mention in Mixed Media Connor Friend - Honorable Mention in Color Photography Megan Shultz - Honorable Mention in Handbuilt Pottery Devon Upshaw - 2nd Place in Digital Art/Motion Art Ava West - Honorable Mention in Graphic Design Tavish Rickard - 3rd Place in Sculpture Chloe Weber - 2nd Place in Non-Loom Textiles Cooper Biskup - 3rd Place in "None of the Above" Mia Davis - Stanley G Seltz Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design and Craftsmanship ($100) Lauren Goldschmidt - Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen Award in Crafts Ella Kobberger - Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen Award of Mert Mia Davis - Alma Woods Award from Berks Arts Council Mia Davis - Fast Lane Art Award from Berks Arts Council Maddie Haines - Fast Lane Art Award from Berks Arts Council #DBBlazers

Daniel Boone Elementary Summer Program Our summer learning program will be returning this year! Registration is open until April 30th. If you are an Elementary family interested in registering your child, please reference your email for more information. #DBBlazers

Community Special Olympics Volunteer: Saturday, May 4th Take advantage of an opportunity to serve others! Read the attached flyer for more information. #DBBlazers

DBAMS & DBAHS Student Recognition: Berks Junior County Music Festival Congratulations to our DB students that participated in the Berks Junior County Music Festival Concert this past weekend at Muhlenberg High School! These students represented the Daniel Boone Music Department beautifully and delivered a wonderful concert Saturday night, April 6th, along with 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students from across Berks county. Great job to all! Junior County Chorus Mallory Oister, 8th Grade Sarah Shank, 8th Grade Amelia Shelgren, 8th Grade Junior County Band Amaya Kanaovicz, 7th Grade Josh Chan, 8th Grade Emily Edwards, 9th Grade Junior County Orchestra Amaya Kanaovicz, 7th Grade Emily Edwards, 9th Grade #DBBlazers

DBAHS Angela Hohl Memorial Blood Drive: Thursday, April 23, 2024 Please visit the attached flyer for more information on this upcoming blood drive. #DBBlazers

DBAHS Mrs. Miller's Classroom: Moles & Molecules Student's in Mrs. Millers Science class calculated the moles and molecules of wax used to color a flower. Great to see the interactive lessons within the classroom! #DBBlazers

DBASD Youth Education Program: April 20, 2024 Hope for Youth Impacted by a Loved One’s Substance Use. Caron offers support for youth ages 7 to 17 that helps them know they are not alone. Caron’s Youth Education Program is here to help these youth understand what their loved one is facing, to offer them ways to cope, and to build their support system so they can thrive. Location: Daniel Boone Middle School (please have your child meet us in the main office) Dates & Time: April 20th, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Cost: $FREE, which includes program materials, lunch, and snacks Direct Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR19h8HMFSdvmZuE1Z3ruWRp0L1-QS4uYb-E79a4ch3bVuSA/viewform #DBBlazers

Last Call! Blazer Virtual Academy Info Night - RSVP Today! ⏰ Reminder! The Blazer Virtual Academy Family Information Night is TOMORROW! ‍‍‍ Join us to explore our revamped online learning program designed for K-12 students. Learn about: - Personalized Learning: Tailored curriculum and PA-certified, highly qualified teachers for student success. - Blazer Strong Community: Opportunities for virtual connection, social events, and even in-person extracurriculars! - Seamless Support: Intensive academic and social-emotional support to ensure your student thrives. Light dinner will be served! Don't miss this chance to ask questions and learn more. Space is limited! RSVP Today! ➡️ tracy.driehaus@dboone.org or call 610.582.6140x1429. RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/Rd3fTiZwHLJZPxRS9 See you there! Visit us at www.dboone.org/BVA!