In recognition of American Education Week, the Tyrone Area School District opened its doors to the community on Friday and offered folks a chance to visit and view contemporary public education.
\n Parents, guardians and other community members who were interested in seeing what an average day is like at the Tyrone Area Schools were welcomed by the district to attend the event.
\nElementary school principal, Michelle Dutrow said, \u201cThe purpose of the day is to offer something to the public during American Education Week. Also, it is a way to showcase the fabulous learning that is going on here at Tyrone.\u201d
\nIn a press release issued prior to the event, Dutrow said that some people may enjoy the visit just to see how much public education has changed in the last 10 years, especially in dealing with how to meet state standards and in test preparation. Teachers followed a regular teaching schedule and curriculum so visitors were able to observe a typical day in the school district.
\nDutrow said the district had received \u201cmany positive comments about its staff, students, and facilities\u201d regarding last year\u2019s event.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s one of the best ways for us to foster greater communication between the school and community,\u201d said Dutrow.
\nShe also acknowledged security concerns.
\n\u201cIn this day and age, it\u2019s becoming increasingly difficult to invite the public into the school building,\u201d said Dutrow. \u201cBut, we certainly want to make the public feel welcome at the schools.\u201d
\nExtra security was used for the event on Friday.
\nOne of the day\u2019s highlights was when Mrs. Ellen Hull\u2019s first grade class at Tyrone Elementary performed a Native American Indian song for visitors. The song was performed in recognition of American Education Week and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The students made Indian headdresses complete with brightly colored feathers and made drums out of recycled coffee cans for the occasion.
\n\u201cThey beat their tom-toms as they sang \u201cLand of the Silver Birch\u201d and impressed their guests with their artistic and musical talents,\u201d said Hull.
\nBy the afternoon visitation, Dutrow said more than 200 visitors had stopped at the elementary school. Visitors were also welcomed at the Tyrone Area Middle School and High School. Dutrow said the attendance was up significantly compared to the past two years at the elementary school.
\n\u201cWe were really excited with the turnout,\u201d said Dutrow. \u201cIt means so much to the children. The children get so excited when visitors come.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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