When Blackhawk students left the buildings on March 13th, the staff had no idea when they left the building that they would not be seeing their students in person for the remainder of the school year. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way all school districts offer education, and Blackhawk is up for that challenge. […]
WHAT WE’RE DOING: Equipping service areas with plexiglass shields Quarantining returned materials for 3+ days Increasing cleaning of shared spaces Wearing masks to protect staff and visitors Providing 1-hour browsing and computer appointments Providing curb side service WHAT YOU CAN DO: Call ahead to make a curbside, browsing, or computer appointment Wear a mask to […]
Written by Pam Varga What is that? Is it a baby hummingbird? It’s the same green color as a hummingbird. It flies and hovers like a hummingbird. Its wings vibrate and hum like a hummingbird. But it doesn’t have a long thin bill, and it has antenna! Don’t be confused. What you are seeing isn’t […]
When you take a peek under the hood of your vehicle, it can be intimidating. There’s so many bells and whistles, tubes and tanks, you might be tempted to just leave it all well enough alone. That sort of policy only works for so long, though, and eventually you’ll want to familiarize yourself with your […]
The holiday season has begun, and the usual festivities are just around the corner. Soon, gatherings, gift giving, decorating, and baking will arrive in a flurry to put us in good cheer and, possibly, put money on the mind. More than 50% of Americans report concern over holiday spending, and nearly as many report the […]
One of the greatest challenges with at-home learning for Blackhawk’s youngest learners is being able to feel connected to their classmates and teachers. Patterson Kindergarten teacher, Jenn Sharek, had a solution for that problem – Bitmoji Classrooms. A Bitmoji class room is a virtual classroom designed to look like a teacher’s traditional classroom. Students can […]
Written by Pam Varga Most people shudder or even scream in fear or disgust when they see a snake, but I think snakes are amazing. A few days ago, I watched Izzy,our resident four-foot Northern Water Snake, swim across the pond. She glided smoothly across the surface of the water by twisting her body back […]
Eric S. Hermick, Chief of Police The Chippewa Township Police Department continues to focus on providing Proactive Progressive Professional Policing. We do more than police our community, we partner with our community. We are blessed to share such a strong and caring relationship with our residents and businesses. The honor and privilege of serving such wonderful and caring people has been a […]
Eric S. Hermick, Chief of Police We would like to thank the community for all the support, understanding and kindness expressed to us during this period of uncertainty. It was the community who helped keep us going while enduring additional stressors related to unprecedented times. The restrictions impacted everyone and forced policies and protocols to […]
Submitted by David M. Przybysz, Assistant Chief / President It goes without saying that 2020 has not shaped up to be the year we were all looking forward to. COVID 19 had affected each and every one of us, either directly or indirectly, and unfortunately, it’s not over yet. It is our hope that you […]
Winter can be a stressful time for many people. The short days, lack of sunlight and cold weather may induce seasonal depression. Even those not affected by depression often experience the winter blues, which is characterized by low mood and reduced energy levels. It can cause people to stay home and seek comfort, leading to […]
Most likely, you’ve tasted the irresistible, minty flavor of candy canes. But did you know you can use candy canes for hands-on science experiments? So, instead of eating your candy canes, try these fun and educational experiments created for all young scientists. If you love science experiments, you’ll love creating three of the coolest candy […]
Submitted by Bob Batz Jr., Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Protected by Hollow Oak Land Trust, this park offers pretty ponds, trails, a pavilion and a butterfly waystation. A teacher in-service day off school for my 12-year-old gave me the opportunity to road trip to a place I’ve been wanting to visit for a couple of years: Sahli […]
Blackhawk is proud to welcome Andrea Mowad to our administrative team. Mrs. Mowad is serving as the Assistant Principal at both Blackhawk Intermediate School and Patterson Primary School. She has extensive experience working with elementary school students as she has worked as a teacher in the Aliquippa School District for the last 28 years. When […]