Shaler Area is excited to announce it will be hosting an event called, “It’s a Beautiful Day in Titan Town,” in honor of 143 Day in PA.
“It’s a Beautiful Day in Titan Town” will take place on Monday, May 23rd, 2022 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Shaler Area Middle School.
This event is a special opportunity for Shaler Area K-6 students to meet other students from across the district, have fun and make connections in honor of our favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers. The evening will include story time, music and movement, art experiences, refreshments and more.
143 Day in PA is celebrated on the 143
rd day of the year as a day to encourage acts of kindness and good deeds. The day was inspired by Fred Rogers who regularly used 143 as a special code for “I love you.” For more information on #143DayinPA, visit
https://143day.dced.pa.gov
A free community shuttle will provide transportation to and from the event at multiple locations in Shaler Area School District. Please see the schedule below.
Community Shuttle Schedule
Etna Shuttle
Pickup location 1 - Etna Pool. Departs at 5:10PM
Pickup location 2 - Etna Eco Park (corner of Grant Ave and Wilson St). Departs at 5:20PM
Arrival at 1-4-3 event at Shaler Area Middle School, 5:30PM
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Departs 1-4-3 event at 7:00PM
Drop-off location 1 - Etna Eco Park at 7:10PM
Drop-off location 2 - Etna Pool at 7:20PM
Reserve/Millvale Shuttle
Pickup location 1 - Reserve Primary School. Departs at 5:00PM
Pickup location 2 - Holy Spirit Parish in Millvale. Departs at 5:20PM
Arrival at 1-4-3 event at Shaler Area Middle School, 5:35PM
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Departs 1-4-3 event at 7:00PM
Drop-off location 1 - Holy Spirit Parish in Millvale at 7:15PM
Drop-off location 2 - Reserve Primary School at 7:25PM
What to expect at the event:
The event will be set up as a town, complete with street signs and a map. When families enter the event, they will be in "Titan Town Square.” In this area of the event, they will receive information on 143 Day, pick out inspirational buttons (made by middle school and high school volunteers) and pour unifying sand into the district sand jar. Each school will be represented by a different sand color and when the students enter, they will pour a scoop of their school color into the jar
Other destinations at the event include:
Story Street – At this station, students will participate in a short ice breaker to get to know each other. Then there will be a story centered around the themes of kindness, belonging and individuality read every 20 minutes. There will also be a traveling puppet theater and puppet making run by a middle school teacher and students.
Imagination Avenue – Students will add their own personal artistic touch to a "We are ALL WELCOME in Titan Town" banner. They will also decorate kindness rocks to be "hidden" around Shaler Area for other students and residents to find throughout the summer. Students can also decorate cards that will be given to refugees at this station.
Caring Boulevard – Students and families will learn techniques to care for themselves, participate in yoga, create calming bottles, and have access to mental health resources in this area of the event.
Music Way – Students and families will sing music from Mr. Rogers ("It's You I Like", "There Are Many Ways to Say I Love You") and move their bodies to family friendly music. There will also be a maker station in this area to create instruments.
Sensory Room – Building on the idea of inclusivity, there will be a sensory room available for students with special needs at the event. The room will be staffed by a Shaler Area teacher and it will be a space where students can go for a break from the other activities.