Author Archives: Nancy O'Meara

Second Annual Monte Carlo Magic Evening

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Nancy O'Meara

To print out a ticket order form to mail in, please click here. To order tickets online with a credit card, click here.

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School District calendar goes digital

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Nancy O'Meara

If you are not ready for a digital-only calendar then send in your order now for a paper calendar produced by WEOF.  A limited number of calendars will be printed.  Cost is $5.   Send cash or check (payable to WEOF) to … Continue reading →

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WEOF Supports Family Awareness Night!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Nancy O'Meara

Wissahickon High School’s 15th Annual Family Awareness Night-Tuesday, April 12, 2011  Guests can choose up to 2 additional break-out presentations following Session One’s keynote presentation in the auditorium Session One:  Dr. Michael Fowlin’s “I’m NOT the Enemy” at 6:45 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Dr. Michael Fowlin performance at WHS

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Nancy O'Meara

On December 22nd, Dr. Fowlin gave an educational and entertaining presentation to all third, fourth and fifth grade students in the district.  The topics addressed were bullying, diversity and tolerance.  “I learned that it does not matter what you look … Continue reading →

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WEOF welcomes new board members

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Nancy O'Meara

Co-presidents Sherri Becker and Nancy O’Meara  are pleased to announce and welcome six new members to the board of the Wissahickon Educational Opportunities Foundation.  They are Christina DeMatteo, Karen Donofrio, Mishell Spiglemyer, Patricia Latimer and Jill Moynihan. WEOF is also pleased to announce … Continue reading →

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Visual Presenter funded for Blue Bell Elementary

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Nancy O'Meara

Ms. Lisa Ruff, librarian at Blue Bell, received a grant from WEOF for this high-tech piece of equipment   A digital presenter enables this librarian to share books and student work interactively.  Group learning, such as reading aloud and editing prose, … Continue reading →

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Rock Climbing Wall at Mattison Avenue

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Nancy O'Meara

How is a rock climbing wall used for instruction?  The creative teachers at Mattison have used it to motivate, inspire and teach academics and physical education.  Second and third grade students climb across the wall, collecting and counting magnetic money … Continue reading →

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Smart Response System for Shady Grove Elementary

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Nancy O'Meara

WEOF funded a grant in the amount of $1,731, for remotes and software to integrate them with Smart Boards used in classrooms.  Mrs. Theresa Deckebach, reading specialist at Shady Grove, uses these devices to reinforce skills.  According to Mrs. Deckebach, … Continue reading →

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WEOF SUPPORTS PERFORMING ARTS 09-10

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Nancy O'Meara

The WEOF board of directors has awarded $600 to each elementary school and to the middle school for a performing arts assembly during school year 2009-2010.  Each school will have the opportunity to schedule their own assembly with their own … Continue reading →

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Wissahickon Middle School Team Building Project

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Nancy O'Meara

WEOF funded a grant submitted by Gus Baldassano and Ericka Leslie of the Wissahickon Middle School for a library of activities  that emphasize team building among the students.  Fun and comaraderie resulted at field day in June of 2008 as … Continue reading →

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