The Plain Local School District is focused on equipping students through outstanding instruction and rich diverse opportunities, making it the perfect destination for families who want students who are prepared for 21st Century lives. Pictured here are Avondale Elementary third graders Stephen Haines, Thomas Kingsbury, Varun Sethi, Claire Sanders and Sienna Axe. Plain Local Welcomes The Class of 2027 And GlenOak High School Class of 2018 The beginning of kindergarten and start of high school are two major events in every student’s education. Plain Local is pleased to offer two events that help to welcome students and ease the transition, while also equipping them and their par- ents with the tools needed for success. Kindergarten Fair the class of 2018. The evening has been designed for current The Plain Local School District offers FREE, full-day, every eighth grade students, their parents and family members. day kindergarten at all 6 neighborhood elementary schools. The event begins in the theater with a presentation of the All kindergarteners, who will be five-years-old on or before excellent opportunities in academics, arts and athletics at September 30, 2014, and their parents are invited to the an- GlenOak High School. The high school entry year program nual Kindergarten Registration Fair on Saturday, February 8, includes an integrated core curriculum and a flexible schedule 2014 from 10:00am-1:00pm at GlenOak High School. that allows for more courses and credit opportunities as well At the event, parents can enroll their children in the all-day as challenging enrichment options in all core areas. every day Little Eagles kindergarten program. The district will Following the introductory session, participants can take offer a variety of resources from community partners, agen- a tour of the 9th grade academy and meet with representa- cies and organizations in order to assist families in preparing tives of the many clubs, organizations, athletics, performing their child for kindergarten. arts and honors classes. Every student enrolling will receive a green and gold Little A key component to the 9th Grade Academy is the em- Eagles T-shirt and canvas tote bag. There will be pictures phasis on career and life planning. Guidance counselors and with Ernie the Eagle, child identification cards, crafts and teachers work to create learning experiences for students cookie decorating for the children and giveaways, coupons that allow them to explore different career interests and to and expert advice for parents. learn necessary life skills that go beyond state standards. In this environment, students learn to become responsible 8th Grade Parent Information Night citizens and leaders in community and work settings, while On Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 6:30pm, the staff at understanding the importance of a lifestyle that focuses on GlenOak HS will present its 9th grade Academy program to character and wellness. Plain Local Hosts Camp Invention At GlenOak In partnership with Invent year to children entering native play that reinforces from 8:30am to 3:00pm. world problems. Now, Plain Local Schools is grades one through six this and supplements school- Each day, campers work Plain Local teachers will pleased to offer the nation- summer. This exciting, week- year learning in the sub- in teams as they rotate facilitate program mod- ally-acclaimed Camp Inven- long adventure in creativity jects of Science, Technol- between four fun thematic ules, and enthusiastic high tion program again this immerses children in imagi- ogy, Engineering and Math modules. Each module school and college stu- (STEM). Children will work brings new challenges dents will serve as Lead- together to seek innova- to build upon what was ership Interns – ensuring tive solutions to real-world learned the previous day. that one staff member challenges and sharpen Just imagine what your is in place for every eight critical 21st century learn- child could experience: children. ing skills such as teamwork • Collaborate to build pro- Register on or before and creative problem solv- totypes, following the ex- March 28, 2014 to receive ing as they rotate through ample of National Inventors $25 OFF the base price of four modules each day that Hall of Fame inductees. $220. Every registration disguise learning as fun. • Upcycle and re-engineer includes a free Camp Inven- This exciting week begins with gears and gadgets, tion t-shirt. Discounts are on June 9, 2014, when developing critical-thinking also available for students Samantha Burchfield will skills and creativity. returning from last year. direct the Camp Inven- • Explore STEM (Science, Availability is limited, so tion Morphed!TM program Technology, Engineering visit www.campinvention. at GlenOak High School. and Math) enrichment, org or call 800.968.4332 Ohio Education Department Names Camp Invention runs motivating a group to to reserve your child’s spot Frazer High Progress School Monday through Friday develop solutions to real- today. The Ohio Department School of Honor, schools of Education has named must rank in the top 10 per- Frazer Elementary School cent for gains in proficiency. as a High Progress School In a letter from Dr. Richard of Honor for sustaining Ross, Superintendent of high academic achievement Public Instruction, he stat- among their students, in- ed, “Clearly your school is cluding many from economi- doing whatever it takes to cally disadvantaged homes. make sure that your stu- The Schools of Honor initia- dents from all backgrounds tive builds upon and expands have the opportunity to the Department of Educa- achieve academically. This tion’s existing Schools of makes you an outstanding Promise program. Frazer example of what is possible shares the honor with Avon- when students, educators, dale Elementary School, parents and community which was recognized earlier members work together this school year. believing that all students To become a High Progress can succeed.” District Receives SOAR Award For Growth The Battelle for Kids organization recently awarded the Plain Local School District with PlainPlain its “SOAR” High Progress Award for growth. Recipients of the award are among the top eight percent of districts out of 120 participating SOAR districts. The Board of Educa- tion and Administration received the award at a conference in December.

TM Pictured above front row: Mike Labriola, Assistant Superintendent; Eugene Cazantzes, PaperPaper Board Member; Kristen Guardado, 2013 Board President; Kathy Jordan, CFO/Treasurer; Plain Paper is published by Plain Local Schools. It is distributed Brent May, Superintendent; and Jim Mahoney, Executive Director Battelle for Kids. Back free of charge to community residents, businesses and Plain Local row: Dr. Ambrose Perduk, Jr., Board Member; John Halkias, 2013 Board Vice President; staff. The purpose of Plain Paper is to provide our readers informa- Tom Brabson, Business Manager; and Richard Ross, ODE State Superintendent. tion about life and learning in the Greater Plain Township commu- nity. It is not intended to be a public forum. Editor: Karen Vrabec, Plain Local Communications Coordinator Plain Paper ~ Plain Local Schools 901 44th Street NW, Canton, Ohio 44709 Office: 330-492-3500 • Fax: 330-493-5542 Questions or comments regarding Plain Paper can be emailed to [email protected] For advertising information please contact Michelle Stahleker 330-323-2993 email: [email protected] Federal Law prohibits Plain Paper from carrying ads containing of- fers of insurance policies, credit cards and travel promotions. The Plain Local Schools Board of Education reserves the right to reject any press release or advertisement based on content. Plain Paper logo and design are trademarks of Plain Local Schools. All advertising art and editorial content is copyright protected and cannot be used without express written permission. The publisher and its affiliates are not liable for damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid for the ad. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY The Plain Local School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or age with respect to employment or educational programs and opportunities to students. Civil Rights Compliance Officer, Brent May 330-492-3500. Plain Receives Auditor Of State Award 2014 Plain Local Schools The Plain Local School (Generally Accepted Ac- and efficient manner,” Board Members & Meetings District has received the counting Principles). said Jordan. “We take the Ohio Auditor of State Treasurer Jordan went responsibility of monitor- Board Members Award from Dave Yost, on to report that the ing every expenditure and John W. Halkias Auditor of State. The district had no citations meeting every state and President award is presented for or recommendations in federal legal requirement Term: 2014-2017 “exemplary financial the audit report. She very seriously, and this is w: 330-497-3003 reporting in accordance attributes the outstand- another way we can prove h: 330-494-4719 with General Accepted Ac- ing results to all the hard to our community that we Eugene M. Cazantzes counting Principles (GAAP) working detail-oriented are excellent stewards of Vice President and for a clean audit report secretaries in the dis- the resources they have Term: 2014-2015 for fiscal year 2013.” trict who handle student entrusted to us.” h: 330-456-5787 District Treasurer/CFO, fees, to the high school Ms. Jordan came to Kristen Kathy Jordan, explained staff who handle fees the district in 1995 and Donohue Guardado that in order to receive and student activities, to the district has had a Term: 2014-2017 the award, the audit re- the athletic office, to the long history of excellent w: 330-489-3395 port may not contain any cafeteria staff, and to the audits. Since her arrival, h: 330-497-2828 findings for recovery cita- business and treasurer’s the district has had no Monica Rose Gwin tions, material weakness- office staff at the central citations in any audit and Term: 2012-2015 es, significant deficiencies, office who handle all areas has maintained the high- h: 330-493-9561 Single Audit findings or of the financial operation est standard of financial questioned costs. The dis- of the district. integrity to carry on the Dr. Ambrose Perduk, Jr. trict must also file timely “We will continue to do tradition of Plain Local ex- Student Achievement financial reports with the our best to operate the cellence in all areas of the Liaison Auditor of State’s Office district and manage every operation from business Term: 2014-2017 in accordance with GAAP dollar in an appropriate to academics. h: 330-904-4620 Plain Local Schools Earn SmArts Grants Meeting Dates ArtsinStark has an- Avondale Elementary - $750 – To teach textile The Board also adopted the following dates and locations nounced over $1.2 million in - $750 - To host teach- arts and weaving integrat- for their 2014 regular meetings. All meetings are to begin grants to support and en- ing artist Kimberly Payne ed with math and social at 5:45pm unless otherwise indicated. Most meetings have courage the arts through- teaching math and science studies standards to third been scheduled for the third Wednesday of the month. out Stark County. The through dance grade students January 29 (6:00pm 5th Wed.)..Administration Building Plain Local School District Plain Local (with SCESC)- Middlebranch Elementary February 19...... Barr Elementary School received one special project $750 -To improve speech - $750 - To study work of March 19...... Glenwood Intermediate School grant for $6,000 and four pathology students’ con- Sol LeWitt focusing on 4th April 16...... Oakwood Middle School SmArts grants valued at versation skills thru Canton grade math standards May 21...... Middlebranch Elementary School $750 each. Symphony’s String Trio SmArts Grant: June 18...... Administration Building Special Projects Grants: Frazer Elemetary School Oakwood Middle School- July 16 ...... Administration Building $6,000 - To infuse art into August 20 (7:00am)...... Administration Building Winter Parent Teacher an existing STEM program September 25 (4th Thursday)...... GlenOak High School for 7th and 8th grade October 15...... Warstler Elementary School The ArtsinStark grants November 19 ...... Avondale Elementary School Conference Schedule December 17 (12:15pm)...... Administration Building program, in its eighth year, GlenOak High School has awarded over 500 Tuesday, February 11...... 3:00 – 7:30pm grants. The winners will Thursday, February 27...... 3:00 – 7:00pm receive their grant monies Oakwood Middle School at a special ceremony on Thursday, February 13...... 4:00 – 8:15pm January 15, 2014 at the Tuesday, February 18...... 4:00 – 8:00pm Cultural Center for the Arts. To see a complete list of Glenwood Intermediate School this year’s award winners Thursday, February 6...... 4:00 – 7:00pm and the amounts desig- Elementary Schools nated, please visit Artsin- Tuesday, January 21...... 4:00 – 8:30pm Stark.com/Grants. Thursday, January 23...... 4:00 – 8:30pm Tuesday, January 28...... 4:00 – 8:30pm Sign Up For School Closing Alerts, Updates The Plain Local School District’s website www.plainlocal. org is the most convenient way to learn if a school closed, or has a change of schedule, due to the weather or any other problem. Sign up to receive an instant alert by clicking on the “Join our mailing list” anywhere on the site. You can also request to receive information, news and updates from the district as well as your individual student’s schools. Please be sure to sign up to receive information from your student’s new school. Oakwood Team Takes First In Power of Pen Twelve Oakwood Middle team. Schools students recently 8th Grade Team (place): competed in the Power Justin Bartos (10th), of the Pen Stark County Isabell Bruder (8th), Championship writing com- Sophia Halkias (14th), Kyra petition, with the eighth Koprowski (11th), Sydni grade team earning first Porter (9th), Julia Ritchey, place. This is the first time Sadie Woodruff in Oakwood’s history that a 7th Grade Team (place): team won the competition. Danny Bridenthal, Bryn The win qualifies the team Hocking (12th), Jenna for the regional competition Jamison (5th), Ryan in March at Malone Univer- Meister, Prashanth sity. Dana Hill coaches the Ragunanthan (13th). Plain Local Calamity Day School Oakwood STEM students Shaun McCracken and Chance Piotrowski observe the Closing And Delay Reminders chambers of a pig heart during a recent “launch out” visit to Stark State College. In cases of inclem- will deteriorate or that an The visits are designed to introduce students to various college level STEM pro- ent weather, Plain Local emergency condition will grams and help them explore career opportunities. Schools will be implement- become more serious, and ing a 2-hour delay schedule, school could still be can- STEM Students Particpate In along with our more tradi- celled that day. tional cancellation proce- Parents are urged to Launch Out Days At Stark State dures. Student safety is make arrangements for Eighth grade STEM students at Oakwood Middle School recently visited Stark State the district’s top priority. their children in the event College to participate in multiple STEM activities directed by college students and The 2-hour delay enables that either of these situ- instructors in the areas of Engineering, IT, Math and Science. Students learned to edit district personnel to have ations - a cancellation or movie trailers and music, create electricity out of renewable energy and how to create additional time to assess a 2-hour delay occurs. On a building that can withstand an earthquake. They also performed several lab experi- local weather conditions a 2-hour delay, all school ments, testing PH levels, the effects of temperature, density of different objects and and allows road crews more buildings will open 2 hours chemical reactions of substances. time to improve driving later and end at the regu- conditions. larly scheduled time. Dur- GlenOak Academic Hall Of Fame Announced When a decision to ing a 2-hour delay, buses institute a 2-hour delay will pick up students in the The Plain Local School Dis- Academic Hall of Fame will his graduation in 2008. A or school cancellation is morning 2 hours later than trict is pleased to announce be held on Saturday, March light reception will be held in made, this decision will be normal pick up times. Lunch the inception of the Glen- 15, 2014 at 7:00pm and will the newly remodeled GlenOak posted at www.plainlocal. will be provided but break- Oak Academic Hall of Fame, feature the unveiling of the Arts Reception Hall. org and on the district’s fast will not be served. celebrating the academic new Academic Hall of Fame The Academic Hall of Fame Facebook page, emailed 2 -Hour Delay Start and achievements of GlenOak and commemorative plaques. will honor GlenOak gradu- and announced on local ra- End Times High School’s top graduating During the ceremony, Steven ates from the class of 2006 dio and television stations. Elementary: 11:20am - students. Redd will reflect on his time (first graduating class of Also, a call will be made 3:50pm The inauguration of the at GlenOak and journey since new high school) through to each family’s primary Intermediate: 10:10am - 2013. The commemora- phone number through the 3:10pm tive plaques will feature the district’s new notification Middle School: 10:10am - names of students gradu- system. In the case of a 3:10pm ating with a 4.0 or above, 2-hour delay, it is pos- High School: 9:25am - those in the GlenOak Top 25, sible that road conditions 2:20pm first in class and Repository Teens of the month and year. Science Fair Judges Needed Honored alumni and their Judges are needed to assist with the Plain Local Science families will receive a person- Fair on February 6, 2014. The event takes place at GlenOak al invitation to the event. High School with a judge’s orientation beginning at 4:15pm. Dinner is provided. Judging will take place from 5:00pm to 6:45pm. First time judges are paired with experienced judges to assist with the process. Those interested should contact Dave Pilati, Director of Curriculum at 330-491- 3877 or [email protected]. GlenOak STEM Program Features Speaker Series The GlenOak High School presenting on a range of neering and mathematics. University of Mount Union the engineering fields in- STEM Speaker Series topics covering the fields of Recently, speakers included and The Ohio State Univer- clude a strong background features guest lecturers science, technology, engi- representatives from the sity. Both institutions offer in math and science, excel- dual-credit class opportuni- lent writing and commu- ties for GlenOak students. nication skills and superb Engineering Department presentation capabilities. Chair Dr. Osama Jadaa and In December, students Engineering professors and faculty from The Ohio Dr. Chad Korach and State University College Dr. Helen Muga met with of Dentistry visited the GlenOak STEM and Engi- GlenOak campus to talk neering teachers to dis- with high school students cuss future partnerships, interested in dentistry. guide projects, curriculum A multimedia presenta- and possible internships. tion offered an overview of Following the meeting, the careers in dentistry and university faculty offered the need for dental profes- an informative presentation sionals in the future. to GlenOak students in- STEM students will be terested in the engineering taking trips to both cam- profession. The presenters puses in the spring to emphasized that the skills explore the opportunities needed to be successful in available at each university. As part of a guest speaker series, representatives from The Ohio State University School of Dentistry and the University of Mount Union presented to students in Avondale Third Graders Place GlenOak High School’s STEM program. Both institutions offer dual-credit class op- First In Math Competition portunities for GlenOak students. Under the direction of skills using multiple activi- Leticia Cook, Avondale ties and games while being elementary third graders monitored by a classroom earned a first place out teacher. of 189 schools in a recent Most games are multi- SumDog Math Competi- layered, letting students tion. The class earned 14th around the world practice place out of 3,462 schools against one another. across the United States. Research shows that SumDog is a free math students with strong basic website (www.sumdog.com) skills, number sense and where students can login fluency have greater suc- and practice their math cess in math.

Oakwood Holds College Career Expo Over 300 students and the Armed Forces. Those technical schools as well as their families attended the attending had the oppor- career tech programs and Oakwood Middle School tunity to ask questions offerings at GlenOak High Expires 3-8-14 Expires 3-8-14 College / Career Readi- about preparing for college School. ness Fair held at GlenOak and future careers, and to High School. The evening take part in a scavenger featured presentations hunt designed to help them from area colleges, universi- discover information about ties, technical schools and local colleges, universities, Photography Students Hold Keys To Success Five GlenOak Commercial Kent Stark Campus Center Photography students and Fine Arts Building. All were recognized for their Gold Key work advances to work at the Scholastic Art the national competition in and Writing regional com- New York. petition. Kyle Benson: Honorable Students will receive Mention, Silver Key their awards at a cer- Michelle McCahan: Gold emony being held at Kent Key Portfolio State Stark’s Education Dani Paris: Two Gold Key Oakwood Joins To Stomp Out Bullying and Conference Center Individuals Oakwood Middle School Dan Donnelly, Savannah’s “If life is a game, aren’t we on Saturday, January Kelly Wallace: Two Gold students organized a grandfather, and mem- all on the same team?” 25, 2014. Gold and silver Key Portfolios “Stomp Out Bullying” as- bers of The Farm in Carroll School counselors en- key works are on display Ashlee Whitmer: Gold sembly and action team County, which assists older couraged the students to through February 2 at the Key Portfolio at their school. They are adults with disabilities. empower each other. “Be shown here along with The powerful presentation up standers,” said Mat- young adults from The featured Farm members thew Gagnon. “Stand up Farm, a program located describing how it felt to for the crowd. Empathy in Carroll County for older be picked on, and Donnelly and compassion for one adults with disabilities. urged Oakwood students to another will make this Eighth-graders Savannah take a stand against bully- place great.” Donnelly, Sophia Cash- ing by saying “No. I won’t let Since the assembly, stu- ner, Noah Griffor, Adrian that happen anymore.’” dents have been meeting Hummel, Ashley Mangon, “We all come from to discuss ways to involve Sydney Bacon and Kath- different cultures and the entire student body in erine Schroeder, along with backgrounds, but that the “Stomp Out Bullying” several other students, doesn’t change who we are campaign. They have urged designed and presented as people,” said Adrian classmates to sign a an anti-bully assembly for Hummel. “I know that as pledge against bullying and their school called “Stomp a team we can all change to sign the “Stomp Out Out Bullying”. The group together.” Hummel then Bullying” banner that now reached out to include asked the student body, hangs in the school’s lobby.

GlenOak Commercial Photography students earned top recognition at the Scholastic Art and Writing regional competition. One student earned a Silver Key and four students earned Gold Keys, including Michelle McCahn for her photographic work shown above. School District Offers Saturday Enrichment Classes The Plain Local School mance, students both old Healthy Kids in the Tae Kwon Do Grades 1 - 6 District is pleased to of- and new to theatre will gain Master Lemmon’s School 11:00am - Noon...... $50 fer Saturday Enrichment valuable performance skills Kitchen (Advanced) Kids in the kitchen is a (Class dates for Tae Kwon classes beginning January and artistic confidence. Grades 7 - Adult hands-on cooking experi- Do only Feb. 1 - March 22) 25 through November 15 This is a peer learning ex- 11:00am - 1:00pm...... $50 ence that encourages Tae Kwon Do I at GlenOak High School. perience; we will learn from Judo specific GI (outfit) children to plan, prepare Grades K - 2 Registration forms can each other and support required by 2nd class and eat healthier meals Noon - 1:00pm...... $50 be found at plainlocal.org each other’s growth as and snacks. Tae Kwon Do II Yoga or at any school building. performers. Grades K - 3 Grades 3 - 8 There are obvious benefits Registrations must be in Grades 1 - 4 9:30am - 10:30am.....$60 10:30 - Noon...... $65 to yoga practiced such as the mail by Tuesday, Janu- 9:00am - 10:00am ...... $50 Grades 4 - 8 improved flexibility, balance, ary 21. Saturday Enrich- Grades 5 - 8 Tumbling Tots 10:30am - 11:30am.....$60 Tumbling Tots is a wellness and postural strength. ment classes are under the 10:00am - 11:00am...... $50 class designed for boys and However, the most impor- direction of Tim McKean at Voices of Canton Introduction to girls with an active mixture tant benefits of yoga prac- [email protected]. Voices of Canton is col- Multimedia Design of activities including gym- tice are associated with the Acting for the Stage laborating with Plain Lo- effects on sleep patterns, An introductory course cal Schools to bring music nastics, dance, sing and play! This class will focus on self-esteem, acceptance of aimed at inspiring each and song to the Saturday Ages 3 - 5 acting fundamentals and self and others, stress man- student’s imagination while Enrichment program. Under 9:00 - 10:00am...... $50 improvisation techniques agement, and concentration. offering insight into fun- the experienced direction to teach stage presence, Judo Adult Only damental computer-based of Marian Henderson, a Olympic grappling sport for character building, ensem- 10:00am-11:00am...... $60 animation and graphic certified music teacher, the men, women and all ages. ble storytelling, and imagi- design students will hone their skills nation play. Through acting Grades 4 - 8 in the areas of tone, blend, exercises, theatre games, Students Offer Salon Services 9:00am - 11:00am...... $50 balance, part-singing, and scene readings and perfor- The GlenOak High School make your appointment now. music reading through the Cosmetology Department will The prices are unbeatable and singing of a variety of excel- be hosting a Hair-A-Thon on the services are wide ranging. Peter Pan To Take Flight lent literature. Students February 27, 2014 from 11:30am Services include: Peter Pan, the High 200 tickets are available. will have the opportunity to - 7:00pm, for any hair service, • Hair cut - $5 School musical will premiere The musical features present their finished prod- manicure, pedicure or a facial. • Style - $5 at GlenOak high school Morgan Brown starring as uct to parents and friends in The salon is easily accessible to • Braids - $10 and up on Friday, February 28 at Peter Pan, the child who re- a concert at the culmination the public by entering GlenOak • Manicure - $5 7:00pm. Performances are fuses to grow up. Cast also of the eight-week session. off of Schneider St. at door #5 • Shellac - $10.00 also scheduled Saturday, includes: Hannah Fricker Registration is available located to the west of Mercy • Pedicure - $10 March 1 at 2:00pm and at (Wendy), Adrien Collen (Mi- in person on the first day of Medical’s entrance. • Eyebrow wax - $5 7:00pm. Tickets are $10.00 chael), Calley Cessna (Liza), classes. Appointments are recom- • Foil Highlights - $35 and up for the balcony and $12.00 Ketti Keiffer (Nana), Kaleb Grades 3 - 4 mended, but walk-ins will be tak- • Color retouch - $20 for the lower floor and bal- Thomas (Captain Hook) and 9:30 - 10:15am...... $60 en on a first-come, first-served • Perms/relaxers - $20 and up cony box seats. Lunch with Jake Friel (Smee). Artistic Grades 5 - 8 basis. Please call 330-491- Regular salon service hours the Lost Boys is available Director Jacob Young has 10:30 - 11:30am...... $60 3990 or stop by the GlenOak are every Tuesday and Wednes- with the March 1 matinee cast over 75 students in Cosmetology Department to day 11:30 - 3:15 show. The luncheon will fea- this fabulous, extravaganza ture photo opportunities musical which will feature with the cast, giveaways, flying by Foy. The show is lunch and a lower orches- sure to be a sell-out! A tra seat. Lunch and show ticket order form is available is $20.00 per person. Only online at plainlocal.org. School Of Canton Ballet Announces Spring Classes School of Canton Ballet Through the elementary artistic and executive di- levels students are placed rector Cassandra Crowley according to age. Interme- announces registration diate and advanced level for the spring semester is placement is determined open for ages two through by faculty recommenda- adult. Classes begin Janu- tions. ary 20. The school offers Financial assistance classes in all levels of based upon need and classical ballet including merit is available. creative movement, pre- School of Canton Bal- dance, elementary, inter- let classes are held in mediate and advanced as the ballet studios in the well as teen and adult. west wing of the Cultural Students can register Center for the Arts at anytime as long as there 1001 Market Avenue N. in is space available in the downtown Canton. appropriate classes. All For registration and classes are accompanied information visit can- by live music. tonballet.com or call or Classes in the early visit the ballet offices at childhood division include 330-455-7220 Monday Mom (parent) & Me, Pre- through Thursday, 10 a.m. dance, Creative Movement and 6 p.m. and Saturday 1 and 2, and Preballet. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

2013/2014 Golden Eagles Spring Sports Schedules Baseball Thu Mar 27 Alliance Home 4:30 Sat Mar 29 Berea-Midpark (DH) Home 11/1:00 Tue April 1 Jackson Away 5:00 Thu April 3 Jackson Home 7:00 Mon April 7 Louisville Away 5:00 Tue April 8 Perry Away 7:00 Thu April 10 Perry Home 7:00 Sat April 12 Wooster Home 11:00 Tue April 15 Boardman Away 5:00 Thu April 17 Boardman Home 5:00 Fri April 18 New Philadelphia Home 4:30 Mon April 21 Louisville Home 7:00 Swimmer Signs With Akron Boys Tennis Tue April 22 McKinley Away 5:00 GlenOak senior Susan article below. Tue April 8 Lake Away 4:30 Thu April 24 McKinley Home 7:00 Franz has signed her letter A member of the National Thu April 10 Boardman Away 4:30 Sat April 26 Green Away 12:00 of intent to swim with the Honor Society, Franz carries Thu April 17 Perry Home 4:30 Mon April 28 Garfield Home 5:00 University of Akron. Franz a 4.432 grade point aver- Mon April 21 Louisville Home 4:30 Tue April 29 Lake Away 5:00 Tue April 22 McKinley Away 4:30 earned four letters in swim- age. She plans to study at Wed April 30 Massillon Home 7:00 Thu April 24 Jackson Home 4:30 ming and placed at district’s Akron and aspires to become Thu May 1 Lake Home 7:00 Tue April 29 Hoover Home 4:30 her junior year. She is also a nurse anesthetist. She is Mon May 5 Marlington Away 4:30 Sat May 3 Federal League Away 9:00 a three-year national YMCA pictured with her mom Cindy, Wed May 7 Woodridge Away 4:30 Thu-Sat May 15-17 Sectionals TBA TBA qualifier. Her most recent dad Joe, Swim Coach Jeff Fri May 9 SVSM Away 5:00 Thu-Sat May 22-24 Districts TBA TBA accomplishments are high- Burrows and Scott Garcia Sat May 10 Stow Home 10:30 lighted in the swim team Athletic Director Tue May 13 Hoover Away 5:00 Softball Thu May 15 Hoover Home 7:00 Tue April 1 Boardman Home 5:00 Swim Team Places At Championship Thu April 3 Northwest Away 5:00 Track & Field Tue April 8 Perry Home 5:00 Congratulations to the won the 50 free setting a Tue April 1 Lake Home 5:00 Thu April 10 McKinley Home 5:00 boys and girls swimming new NEAC record with 24.12. Sat April 5 Eagle Relays Home 9:00 Fri/Sat April 11, 12 Ohio Invite Firestone Away TBA teams for their success at Susan also placed 2nd in Tue April 8 Boardman Away 5:00 Tue April 15 Jackson Home 5:00 the 2014 Northeast Aquatic 100 Butterfly with a 58.60, Sat April 12 Lexington Away 10:00 Wed April 16 Massillon Away 5:00 Conference Championship breaking the GlenOak record. Tue April 15 Perry Home 5:00 Thu April 17 Hoover Away 5:00 meet! The records, broken by Susan Sat April 19 Tornado Relays Away 10:00 Sat April 19 Marlington (DH) Away 11/1:00 The boys team placed 4th Franz, had been in place for Sat April 26 Stark County TBA TBA Tue April 22 Lake Away 5:00 Tue April 29 McKinley Away 5:00 with Nathaniel Allen tak- over 30 years. Thu April 24 Boardman Away 5:00 Thu May 1 Hoover Away 5:00 ing 2nd in the 100 butterfly. Other athletes placing in Fri/Sat April 25, 26 Tigertown Tourn. Away TBA Tue May 6 Jackson Home 5:00 The girls team took 3rd the top 8 at NEAC Cham- Mon April 28 Massillon Home 5:00 Fri May 9 Euclid Relays Away TBA place, breaking two NEAC pionships and making the Thu May 1 Perry Away 5:00 Fri May 16 Federal League Home 4:00 records and one GlenOak NEAC All-Star Team were: Tue May 6 McKinley Away 5:00 Wed-Fri May 21-23 Districts Away TBA swim record. The girls 200 Nathaniel Allen, Anthony Thu May 8 Jackson Away 5:00 Wed-Fri May 28-30 Regional Away TBA free relay (Madeline Hef- Ferrell, Nick DePietro, Kyle Tue May 13 Hoover Home 5:00 Fri/Sat June 6, 7 State Away TBA fernan, Susan Franz, Katie Monnet, Katie Lipster, Ni- Thu May 15 Lake Home 5:00 Lipster and Nicole Finley) cole Finley, Madeline Heffer- Dates and times are subject to change. Please check the district calendar at www.plainlocal.org for the placed second breaking the nan, Alison Jacobs, Susan most up-to-date schedules. NEAC record. Susan Franz Franz and Kayla Hanket. Keeping You Informed To be in compliance with federal and state law, the school district is required to inform residents about various programs, policies, and procedures that are in place in the district. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, Title VI, CHILD FIND The Plain Local School District is an equal opportunity employer and DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT The Plain Local School District ensures that all eligible students with does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, Any member of the school community who believes that he/she has disabilities in kindergarten through 21 years of age, residing within their religion, disability or age with respect to employment or educational been the subject of discrimination (including racial harassment) will report attendance area, have available to them a free and appropriate public edu- programs and opportunities to students. This applies to all educational any incident(s) to his/her teacher, school administrator, guidance counsel- cation in the least restrictive environment. The rights of children with dis- programs including vocational, community education, and special edu- or, or if employee, immediate supervisor. The superintendent may also be abilities and their parents will be protected in accordance with state and cation. Civil Rights Compliance Officer, Assistant Superintendent, Mike notified and serves as the district’s Grievance Officer, unless the superin- federal laws. Labriola at 330-492-3500. tendent delegates that assignment to another administrator. School districts must locate and identify individuals who have disabili- STARK COUNTY INTEGRATED PRESCHOOL SECTION 504/ADA PROHIBITION AGAINST ties from birth to age 21. If you, or someone you know, may be in need The Plain Local School District is participating in a consolidated Pre- DISCRIMINATION BASED ON DISABILITY of special education and related services, please contact Mark Parent at School Grant program with other Stark County Local Districts. Some Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its imple- 330-491-3839. of these pre-school disability classes and enrichment classes are located menting regulations (“Section 504”), no otherwise qualified individual COUNTY PLAN OF SERVICE in Plain Local. The program provides services to identified pre-school with a disability shall, solely by reason of his/her disability, be excluded The Stark County Department of Education developed a “Plan of Ser- children with disabilities. A portion of ECSE, IDEIA funds are used for from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimi- vice” during the 1988-89 school year for its member districts. The Plain this program. This application is on file and available for examination nation under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Local School District is one of 13 local districts served by the plan. The and recommendations by district residents. Contact Mark Parent at 330- The Board of Education does not discriminate in admission or access to, purpose of the Service Plan is to promote excellence through cooperation 491-3839. If you have further questions about a pre-school child with a participation in, or treatment, or employment in, its programs or activities. while acknowledging the diversity and uniqueness of each member dis- suspected disability. As such, the Board’s policies and practices will not discriminate against trict. The plan is on file and available for review at the Plain Local Board IDEIA employees and students with disabilities, will provide equal opportunity of Education office at 901 44th St. NW. The Plain Local School District provides educational services to dis- for employment, and will make accessible to qualified individuals with ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN AVAILABLE abled students from birth to age 21 utilizing federal assistance through disabilities its facilities, programs, and activities. In compliance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act IDEIA funds to enhance the basic program. A copy of the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the passed by Congress in 1986 the Plain Local School District has an Disabilities including the areas of hearing, vision, learning, behavior, Americans with Disabilities Act may be obtained from the district’s Com- AHERA Management Plan on file in the Principal’s office at each build- speech/language, health/physical disabilities, traumatic brain injury, au- pliance Officer, Assistant Superintendent, Mike Labriola at 330-491-3839. ing and at the Board of Education Office, 901 44th St NW, Canton. Any- tism, or any combination of these, are considered handicapping condi- TITLE IX one interested in viewing the plan can stop by these locations and ask to tions. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, no see a copy. Asbestos inspections are completed in the school buildings An application is on file at the Administration Building and is avail- person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded in participation in, denied every six months, and a major reevaluation is done every three years. A able for examination and recommendations by district residents. If you, benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program major re-evaluation was completed during the 2009-2010 school year. or someone you know, may be in need of special education and related provided by the Plain Local Board of Education. Any questions should services, please contact Mark Parent at 330-491-3839. be directed to Assistant Superintendent, Mike Labriola at 330-492-3500.

* The Plain Local School District is in compliance with the H.R. 1, “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001” that was enacted in January of 2002. GlenOak Varsity Sports Update For Fall Season VOLLEYBALL Honorable Mention Stark BOYS CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS GOLF FOOTBALL Season record: 18-7 County. Jen Fockler: Sec- Third in Federal League, Season record: 10-4 Season record: 5-5 All-Federal League Teams: ond Team Federal League, Third in District, 7th at Re- Third in the post Federal Federal League First First team: Hannah Watson, Second Team Stark County. gional championship. League tournament and Team: Zachary Meronoff, Second team: Kailey Smith, Alexis Crawford: Second Federal League First Team: 5th in sectionals. Brendan Ganser, Kyle Janaya Moore. Honorable Team Federal League, First Tommy DeShon. Second Danielle Roshong quali- Hall. Second Team: Kejuan mention: Makenzie Garman. Team Stark County. Abbie Team: Johsn Duffie, Josh fied as an individual in the Kelly, Spencer Zernechel, All-Stark County Teams: Palombo: Honorable Men- Busken, Brad Walsh, Grant District competition. J’Mon Wells, Jason Simon, First team: Hannah Watson, tion Federal League, Second Holland. Honorable Mention: Honors and Recognitions: James Imhoff. Honorable Kailey Smith. Honorable Team Stark County. Lindsey Mitchell Fete, Max Esposito. Michelle McCahan: Sec- Mention: Jacob Meronoff, mention: Makenzie Garman, Wasnak: Honorable Mention All County First Team: ond Team Federal League, Jason Boykins, Jonny Janaya Moore. Stark County. Marissa DiMi- Tommy DeShon, Josh Honorable Mention Stark Todd, Evan Maley. Libero of the Year Stark chele: Honorable Mention Duffie. Second Team: Josh County. Danielle Roshong: Stark County First Team: County: Makenzie Garman. Federal League, Honorable Busken, Grant Holland, Second Team Federal Zack Meronoff, Kyle Hall, Federal League Coach of Mention Stark County. Max Esposito, Brad Walsh, League, Honorable Men- Brendan Ganser. Special the Year: Michele Hahn. Mitchell Fete. Honorable tion Stark County. Lexus Mention: Jason Simon, GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Mention: Nick Beule Roshong: Second Team J’Mon Wells, Spencer Zer- BOYS SOCCER Federal League Champi- Federal League, Honorable nechel. Season record: 8-7-4 ons, District Champions, BOYS GOLF Mention Stark County. District First Team: Bren- All Federal League: First Regional runner-up. Season record: 5-5 Stacie Shalenberger: dan Ganser, Zack Mer- team: Nathan Adelman, State Championship Honors and Recognitions: Honorable Mention Federal onoff. Second Team: Kyle Donel Gouge. Second Meet: 11th place team fin- Chris Clapper: qualified League, Honorable Mention Hall. Honorable Mention: team: Austin Ryan, Kennan ish. State meet runners: to the state tournament, Stark County. Lexie Stout: Spencer Zernechel, Jason Malsky. Honorable mention: Hannah Thompson, Grace First Team Federal League, Honorable Mention Federal Simon. Matt Andrews, Jake Merrell. Werren, Hannah Werren, First Team Stark County, League. Kristin Radalia: All Ohio Second Team: All Stark County (Div. 1) Jetalya Smith, Lauren First Team NE Ohio District. Honorable Mention Federal Brendan Ganser. Honorable teams: First team: Nathan Lautzenheiser, Jennifer Carson Tillis: First Team League. Mention: Zack Meronoff. Adelman, Donel Gouge. Fockler, Zoe Fete. Federal League, Federal Second team: Austin Ryan, Federal League Hon- League Player of the Year, Kennan Malsky. Honorable ors: First Team: Hannah First Team Stark County, mention: Ali Zolgharnain, Thompson, Grace Werren, Honorable Mention NE Ohio Martin Molina. Second Team: Hannah District. Chris Dine: Second All Great Akron District: Werren, Jetaiya Smith, Team Federal League, Honor- First team: Nathan Adel- Honorable Mention: Jen able Mention Stark County, man. Second team: Donel Fockler, Lauren Lautzen- Honorable Mention NE Ohio Gouge. heiser. District. Kyle Monnot: Stark County: First Team: Honorable Mention Federal GIRLS SOCCER Hannah Thompson, Runner League. Season record: 6-9-3 Of The Year, Grace Werren, Team took second in the Honors and Recognition: Hannah Werren, Jetaiya Federal League, Carson Til- Lauren Gage: First Team Smith, Lauren Lautzen- lis was the Federal League Federal League, First Team heiser. Second Team: Zoe tournament medalist with a Stark County. Taylor Lundin: Fete, Jen Fockler. Honor- 76 and also named Federal First Team Federal League, able Mention: Ashlee Wertz. League Player of the Year Local Library Branch Offers Something For All Ages Join us at the Plain Com- Baby/Toddler Story Time kid’s club where the spotlight each month for something learn more about it, join us munity Branch of the Stark Ages birth-3 years w/care- is on your ingenuity with fun. each month for something County District Library this fall giver Legos. Legos will be provided Thursday Night Book Club fun. to enjoy great programs for all for club use. Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00 am Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm Gaming with the Guys ages. Some programs request Feb 5, 12, 19; Disney Seminar Adults: Join us for a monthly Saturday, Feb 15, 1:00-3:00 registration; please call, stop Tuesdays and Thursdays, mystery book discussion. pm in, or visit StarkLibrary.org and Needlechat 6:00-7:30 pm New members welcome. Teen and Adults: Gentlemen, choose the Calendar tab for Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 am Jan 14-May 5 Jan 16 Deep Shadow (Doc enjoy this fun family day more information. Jan 8-Apr 30 Adults: Work on your needle- Adults: Planning a trip to Ford #17) Randy Wayne White of video games and board Preschool Story Time craft and learn new stitches Disney? Michelle Boggs will Feb 20 The Last Days of games with other guys! Ages 3-5 years w/caregiver while chatting and meeting help you plan your trip. Ptolemy Grey Walter Mosley Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss Tuesdays, 10:30 am new people. High School Anime Club Pamper Me Saturday, Feb 22, 2:00-3:00 Jan 28; Feb 4, 11, 18 Plain Legos® Club Wednesdays, 2:30-4:00 pm to be Stress Free pm Family Story Time Saturdays, 10:30 am- Noon Jan 15-Apr 9 Saturday, Jan 25, 1:00-3:00 pm Family: Celebrate the birth- Family w/caregiver First Floor Meeting Room Grades 9-12: If you’re into Teen/Adults: Ladies, enjoy day of Dr. Seuss with stories, Mondays, 7:00-7:30 pm Jan 11-Apr 5 anime or manga, or want to making and taking home games and snacks! Feb 3, 10, 17; Grades K-5: Commit to this learn more about it, join us some great pampering and Book Sale stress relief products and Thursday, Friday, Saturday tips. All Ages: Browse for good Middle School Anime Club books and great bargains at Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00 pm our book sale. Jan 29-Apr 23 May 22 9 am-7 pm Grades 6-8: If you’re into May 23 9 am-5 pm anime or manga, or want to May 24 9 am-3 pm Run For A New Tomorrow 5k Run Returns To GlenOak Run for a New Tomorrow is an annual fundraiser for the Crisis Intervention and Recovery Center, Inc. Its purpose is to bring awareness to mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote suicide awareness and prevention. Participants can either run or walk the 5k course. Fami- lies, groups, strollers and dogs on leashes are all wel- come. The run will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 8:00am (5k race starts at 8:30am) at Bob Commings Field, 1801 Schneider St, Canton, Ohio 44721 Some of the other events that will take place the morn- ing of the race include a raffle, Kids Run (100 yards or a ¼ mile lap around the track), live music and fun, exciting prizes. Please visit www.runforanewtomorrow.com for more information and like us on FB. Historical Society Meetings The Plain Township Historical Society will welcome Richard Haldi speaking on the topic of Mexico at 7:00pm on January 20, 2014 at the Plain Township Hall. The Plain Township Historical Society meets on the third Monday of the Month (except December) at the Plain Township Hall 2600 Easton St. N.E. at 7:00 P.M. Meetings are open to the public. Parks, AARP Presents Senior Citizens’ Lunch Program The Plain Township Parks and Recreation Department, in cooperation with Parkway AARP Chapter 5190, presents a series of seminars to bring together local senior citizens. On the fourth Thursday of each month, seniors can meet for lunch and listen to a guest speaker or enjoy entertain- ment at the lovely Chateau Michele, 2231 44th Street NW, Canton. Seminars are only $11 and all senior citizens are welcome. Reservations must be made prior to attending. All guests and visitors are welcome to attend two semi- nars before it is required by AARP to become a member of the national organization. Membership in the local chapter is $9 per year. For more information, contact Marge Mc- Clelland at 330-497-0184. Thursday, January 23 Noon – Little Chicago Plain Parks Department Presents Fall Programs Competitive Indoor games! The clock does not used in CREATIVE ways! ALL that every woman should wish! Twelve laps around the Soccer - Session II stop! Get ready for a fun things GOOEY and much know. Mothers, daughters, indoor field are equal to one Competitive Team Indoor packed, fast paced, exciting more! - Paint! Clay! Imagina- sisters and friends are en- mile. For a real challenge, walk Soccer Session II begins event! This tournament is tion! Dress children in old couraged to enroll together. upstairs to the Mezzanine, on January 24, 2014 with scheduled for Monday with clothes. We promise to get When: Mondays, then across and down, equal a registration deadline of optional overflow to Sunday messy! Ages: 2 - 5 years. January 27 – March 3 to one lap. To help keep the January 17, 2014. These determined by the number When: Mondays, 6:30 pm. - 8:00 pm. field beautiful, please bring leagues are for teams with of teams. Referee fees are February 3 – March 10 Where: Diamond Indoor Sports clean walking shoes to be experienced players in the included in registration! . 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Complex, worn inside. U-10, U-12, U-14, Adult Coed, Registration will be taken Where: Diamond Indoor Sports 2782 Diamond St. NE When: Year round Open Men’s, High School through January 15th at the Complex, Fee: $30 Mondays - Friday Boys/Coed and High School Diamond Sports Complex 2782 Diamond St. NE Walking Club 9:00 am. - 11:00am. Supervisor Office Monday Fee: $35 Where: Diamond Indoor Sports Girls divisions. Competitive Come and enjoy a walk on through Sunday evenings Complex, teams will have 9 weeks of Women’s Personal the field inside the lovely Dia- 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 2782 Diamond St. NE games with week 9 and 10 mond Sports Complex. Walk at Plain Township Hall, 2600 Protection Fee: Free played as a single elimination quickly, slowly, or however you Easton Street NE, Canton, Now is the time to take playoff tournament. First personal protection classes. and second place in each age OH 44721, Monday through New Central Fire Stations Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 This isn’t about living para- bracket will play a cham- noid, it’s about being smart pionship game and receive p.m. excluding Holidays and Calls for Awareness closures. Call 330-492- and safe. Every woman has prizes. These two teams will The Plain Township Fire car displaying red lights 4689 for more for infor- the right to protect herself. be determined by having the Department has opened and sounding a siren or bell mation or email general@ This six-week class is of- most points according to its new fire station at approaches a vehicle on a plaintownship.com. fered to all women ages 16 scoring rules and then by 1742 Schneider Road, N.E. two-way road, the driver When: Mon., January 20 and over and will be taught tiebreakers. Registration is across from GlenOak High must pull to the right and from 8:00 am to the by certified instructors $600.00/team. Register School. Safety officials stop. If traveling on a one- last game. from the Ohio Crime Preven- for Session II by January 3rd remind drivers to be aware way road, the driver must Where: Diamond Indoor Sports tion Association. A FREE and receive a $25 discount of emergency vehicles pull to whichever side is Complex 90-minute demo on Monday, off registration per team! entering the roadway in nearest and stop. If driv- 2782 Diamond St. NE January 13, 2014 at 6:30 Pay full registration by Janu- response to critical situ- ing within an intersection, Fee: $90 per team pm, is where you will learn ary 17th and receive $25 off valuable crime prevention ations. Traffic laws state proceed through it before your team fee! Call 330- Footskillls information, real situations, that when an emergency stopping, and then remain 492-4689 for information This skill-building program awareness, verbal assertive- vehicle, such as an ambu- stopped until all emergency or email general@plaintown- is designed to help both ness tips, and strategies lance, fire truck, or police vehicles have passed. ship.com. beginners and experienced Recreational Indoor soccer players become fun- Soccer - Session II damentally sound with their soccer skills. Participants Recreational Indoor Soc- will learn basic and advanced cer Session II will begin on combination foot skills January 25, 2014. All play- & turns, proper passing, ers in Kindergarten through collecting & shooting tech- sixth grade are permitted to niques, and the ability to ap- participate. Players receive ply these skills in the game. ten weeks of indoor soccer, Boys and girls ages 7-13. team t-shirt and end of sea- When: Tuesdays, son team party! Parents and January 26 – March 18 guardians who would like to 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. volunteer to coach a soccer Where: Diamond Indoor Sports team will receive one child’s Complex, registration at a discounted 2782 Diamond St. NE rate of $50.00. Registration Fee: $75 per child will be taken through January 17th at the Diamond Sports Soccer 101 Complex Supervisor Office This program will teach Monday through Sunday eve- children ages 4-6 the basics nings 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. of the exciting game of soc- and at Plain Township Hall, cer. Take this opportunity 2600 Easton Street NE, for your child to learn and Canton, OH 44721, Monday sharpen skills in these early through Friday 8:00 a.m. to years! 4:30 p.m. excluding Holidays. When: Tuesdays, Call 330-492-4689 for January 26 – March 18 more for information or email 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. [email protected]. Where: Diamond Indoor Sports MLK Jr. 3v3 Soccer Complex, 2782 Diamond St. NE Tournament For Girls & Fee: $60 Boys Gather your friends and Messy Hands join us for the fast paced The Plain Township Parks games of 3v3 soccer! A & Recreation Department maximum roster of six play- invites you and your little ers per team will battle for one to get creative with us the championship during a at the Diamond Community minimum of three 20 minute Room! Everyday craft items Elementary Students Share The Warmth Of The Season During the holiday season, empathy and how to show found a special way to show fleece-tie-blankets to do- Barr Elementary students Frazer Elementary students empathy toward others. generosity by collecting nate to the Canton Refuge in Mrs. St. Clair’s class learned the meaning of Second grade students donations and by making of Hope. earned money doing house- Duane Wykoff, Execu- hold chores to raise funds tive Director of the Refuge for Community Christmas. of Hope, came to Frazer Due to their good deeds, Elementary during morn- the class was able to spend ing welcome and students $360 on gifts and was personally gave their blan- pleased to “pay it forward” kets to him to distribute to to those who need extra Canton families in need. help during the holidays. Recognizing Those Who Serve In the November Plain graduated as well as mili- Paper, the Plain Local School tary service information to District recognized gradu- [email protected]. ates currently serving or Sergeant Chris Collmar retired from the United GlenOak Class of 2007 States Armed Forces. Below United States Maine Corp are additions to that list. Served 2007-2011 Veteran Thank you for your ser- vice. We would be happy to Senior Airman (E-4) continue to recognize Plain Kevin Collmar Random Acts of Kindness Above: Barr elementary students earned $360 doing Local graduates serving in GlenOak Class of 2008 household chorus in order to purchase gifts for families in need. Below: Frazer elemen- the military in future is- United States Air Force tary students made fleece-tie-blankets to donate to the Canton Refuge of Hope. sues of Plain Paper. Submit 2008 - 2012 name, high school and year Air Force Reserves 2012 to present Sign up for Building e-Newsletters Every Plain Local school online by using the mailing sends a weekly or bi-weekly list icon at plainlocal.org or e-newsletter with impor- by typing the direct link, tant information and up- http://tinyurl.com/ coming dates and events plainemailupdate. The link specific to the building and prompts users to enter grade level. The district e- their email address, and newsletter “Eagle Update” select the building news- contains items of interest letters they would like to for parents, community receive. All those enrolling members and staff. Resi- will also receive updates dents are encouraged to from the district as well as sign up for e-newsletters emergency notifications. Alumni Head Back To School To Share Life Stories The Plain Local Schools where Plain Local graduates dents about their careers diverse backgrounds and If you are a Plain Local Foundation and Alumni As- and community members and the journey that lead areas of current expertise graduate, or know of some- sociation recently created a were invited “back to school” them to where they are to- illustrating the spectrum one that would be willing to professional speaker series to inform and educate stu- day. The week of January 7th of careers available to each share their career experi- GlenOak hosted six of these of them as they progress ences and answer questions speakers that talked with through their own educa- about their profession with over 500 students in small tional career in Plain Local our middle and high school group settings. and beyond. students, please consider These messages from Special thanks to Seth being part of the series. alumni and community mem- Arkow (GlenOak Class of Those interested are bers are important for cur- 1990), Nino Gemma, Paul asked to complete the Vol- rent students to hear. Many Guerra (GlenOak Class of unteer Speaker Form under speakers talked about being 1978), Dan Mueller (Glen- the “Community” section connected to a teacher, an Oak Class of 1993), Lori of www.plainlocal.org. The activity or a student group Stokes, and Albert Woodin. information received will be and how those connections Special thanks also to Doug shared with the teaching formed who they are today. Crawford (GlenOak Class of staff in order to connect Others talked about a wind- 1980) who was scheduled to the classes and career ing path filled with missed speak but had to be resched- paths with the experiences opportunities, chances uled due to the days off for of the speaker. The Plain taken, goal setting, deter- inclement weather. Local student body is a Seth Arkow (GlenOak Class of 1990) talks with stu- mination and tragedies that The giving of time and diverse one and so are our dents about his days at GlenOak, the connections formed who they are today. talents by these speakers is career track offerings and he had with various teachers and the path he took to Students were treated to critical as we build the legacy college bound classwork become a successful local attorney. a variety of speakers from of what Plain Local Schools thus affording many oppor- offers students today and tunities for alumni and com- how they connect to those munity members to connect Low Cost Loans Available To Stark Grads who have come before them. with our students. The Canton Student Loan point average, be pursuing an and the efforts of a volunteer Foundation, a non-profit organi- undergraduate course of study advisory committee composed zation, is offering student loans and be attending school on a full- of Masons from the various to Stark County graduates. The time basis (enrolled for at least Masonic lodges in Canton, Ohio. loans can be applied to any un- 12 credit hours per term). The Trust is administered by The dergraduate course of study, in- Starting in 2014, graduate Stark Community Foundation. cluding four-year college degrees, school loans are also available. In To apply online, visit www. two-year associate degrees and order to borrow funds for gradu- cantonstudentloan.org. Or con- degrees from technology and ate school, the student must be tact the Canton Student Loan trade schools. a current Canton Student Loan Foundation at (330) 493-0020 To be eligible for a loan, stu- Foundation student. These funds or at info@cantonstudentloan. dents must have graduated have been made possible through org. Loan applications are due in from a Stark County high school, financial contributions made the Foundation’s office by June have and maintain a 2.0 grade by George and Anna Casper 1, 2014.

Albert Woodin talks to GlenOak students about the effects of distractions while driving and who it really im- pacts along with a message of setting goals, determina- tion and furthering your education beyond high school.

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the GlenOak girls state basketball team. Members of the 1988, 1989 and 1990 GlenOak girls basketball teams will be recognized at an event on February 8. Pictured here from 1989 are: (front row) Julie Heater, An- gela Newman, Chandra Burton, Niki Saunders, Andreas Forester, Tracy Shier, (back row) Coach Ellison, Jamesetta Holloway, Louidajean Holloway, Jennifer Zerger, JoAnn Zerger, Pam Meyer, DeAnn Goddard and Coach Isler. Plain Local Alumni Reunions 25 Anniversary Of State Basketball Team Glenwood Class Of 74 Looking for classmates The Plain Local School Massillon. Members of team Events planned for 25th Contact Robin Howes Kratzer at 330-806-6020 District and GlenOak High attending will be introduced Anniversary Girls State School will honor members during a presentation com- Championship Celebra- GlenOak Class Of 76 of the GlenOak 1989 girls memorating the 25th An- tion Saturday, February 8, Reunion committee meets the 2nd Monday of the basketball team in recogni- niversary being planned for 2014. month at the Geisen Haus Restaurant in North Canton tion of the 25th anniversary between the varsity games. • 6:00pm – GlenOak Girls for all interested. of their state championship Community members are varsity basketball game 50th Reunion win. The ceremony will take encouraged to join in the • 7:15pm – Recognition Glenwood Class Of 64 September 12-13, 2014 place on Saturday, February celebration. Tickets for the of 25th Anniversary state Meyers Lake Ballroom 8, 2014 during the boys/ games are available by call- basketball team For info contact: Connie Gasper 330-499-5031, Gay girls varsity basketball ing the athletic department • 7:30pm – GlenOak Boys Saccucci 330-493-7961 or [email protected] doubleheader game against at 330-491-3779. varsity basketball game