Effective-Rated O.H. Perry Is the Place to Be
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“Alive on E. 185” PARADE AND SIDEWALK SALE SATURDAY MAY 18, 11 AM FREE TAKE ONE! Please patronize our advertisers. Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 5 • Issue 4 May 2013 Collinwood High School and Kenneth C. Clement Boys’ Leadership Academy chosen as “Investment Schools” CMSD selects 13 schools for Phase I of The Cleveland Plan by CMSD Communications “We chose the term ‘Investment attainable,” said the CEO. “We drew On April 25, Chief Academic Offi- Schools’ for the schools selected so that on a vast research base in developing cer Dr. Michelle Pierre-Farid joined staff, students, families, and our neigh- an approach for supporting schools Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Chairman Emeritus CEO Eric Gordon in announcing the borhood communities understand that and avoided taking a ‘one-size-fits-all’ of Forest City Enterprises and business leader Albert District’s selection of 13 “Investment we are directing resources, time, and approach to change.” Ratner, and CEO Eric S. Gordon. Photo by Schools” for the 2013-2014 school year. personnel where they are needed to As a result, there are different pos- Maria Kaiser/Cleveland Photographic Society. The CEO sent an email to all staff prior help every student succeed,” he said. sibilities for how the changes will look to making the announcement at a press “We also want families to know that, and feel in each Investment School participate in the “Investment Schools” conference held in the Administration on every level, CMSD is investing in building where different levels of inter- phase of The Cleveland Plan. Both Building auditorium, and sent separate their child’s school.” ventions will be implemented and schools meet the criteria for learning emails to staff at Investment Schools The rigorous process for select- support strategies will be customized. institutions in which rapid and signifi- informing them of the school’s selection. ing Investment Schools for Phase 1 In the Collinwood area, two schools, cant improvement is within reach. The Cleveland Plan requires CMSD involved an intensive review of student Collinwood High School (which is Following the announcement the to improve student achievement for all achievement data and an analysis of currently divided into three separate overriding questions included, “What of its lowest performing schools within the District’s capacity to find the right schools: College Board Academy, Teach- does this mean for CMSD staff?” six years, and to do so by identifying supports for particular schools. ing Profession, and Interior Design & It is important to note that CMSD’s and selecting groups of “corrective “We were honest with ourselves Fashion Merchandising) and Kenneth “investment” in change extends action” schools to receive intensive about schools in which quick, dramatic C. Clement Boys’ Leadership Academy beyond the Investment Schools to resources and supports, the CEO said. improvements were ambitious, but are among the first 13 schools chosen to Continued on Page 7 Collinwood High School’s JROTC LaSalle Theater will be restored to its former Program gains Honors and Recognition grandeur as LaSalle Arts and Media Center by Anthony Battle Cadets work hard to learn strict military by Alenka Banco The mission of the Collinwood Army drills and to construct a routine for the Over the past several years, North- JROTC program is to motivate young exhibition round of the competition. east Shores has been working on people to be better citizens. Under the finding an appropriate use/user for instruction of Major Thomas Jenks (Ret) Anthony Battle is a senior at Collinwood the LaSalle Theater. Recognizing that and Sergeant First Class Enrique De High School and a 4th year JROTC cadet. the LaSalle Theater is a huge asset to Jesus (Ret) cadets learn skills necessary After graduation, he will be heading off to the neighborhood and the develop- the U.S. Marine Corps. Michael Parker, to be productive in their communities. ment of this project would be the also a senior, and a 3rd year JROTC March 22 was the 18th annual mili- catalyst for additional investment in cadet, currently plans to enlist in the U.S. tary ball. Cleveland City Councilman the neighborhood, Northeast Shores Marine Corps, following graduation. Mike Polensek attended and spoke to has explored and entertained every What is your best memory of the LaSalle Theater? Go cadets about the keys to success and inquiry and possible candidate for the to www.collinwoodobserver.com, click on Member his own high school career at Collin- property leaving few candidates who Center and send it in to the paper. With pictures! wood, where he is a member of the Hall understood the full capacity of the of Fame. Our cadets learned valuable rehab. The State of the Street address munity-based use. The LaSalle Arts information during his presentation. was the official announcement that and Media Center will be rehabili- Councilman Mike Polensek strongly Northeast Shores is moving forward tated and restored to the grandeur it supports Collinwood High School and with the rehabilitation plan and com- deserves as a multi-use arts facility. the Collinwood community. After the formalities, the cadets were able to enjoy the ball, socializing and dancing amongst themselves. Effective-rated Pictured are the members of the JROTC military drill Below is a photo of the Collinwood drill team, that took second place in this year’s annual team. They took 2nd place in this year’s CMSD military drill team competition. O.H. Perry is CMSD military drill team competition. the place to be by Bill Carroll A Decade of Success breeds success at O.H. Perry Academy. Since achieving its ranking as Decibels: the only CMSD K-8 school in the area to O.H. Perry Regional Champions. The Girl Eagles soared earn an EFFECTIVE rating on the Ohio through their second playoff appearance in two years The photography of completing a season of nine wins and one loss. Department of Education Report Card, Joe Kleon O. H. Perry has become the place to be for accomplished students. by Anastasia Pantsios The 7th and 8th grade girls basketball Space: ROCK, the new music pho- Joe Kleon team won the Erie Division Champion- tography gallery at 15721 Waterloo ship. The Girl Eagles soared through Road in North Collinwood, is proud It’s an appropriate date for the show’s their second playoff appearance in two to present the first-ever one-man show opening. It’s also his 10th wedding years completing a season of nine wins by Joe Kleon, the area’s premiere music anniversary. And he bought his first and one loss. Coach Wilburn antici- photographer of the past decade. “A professional quality camera to take on pates that another good team will take Decade of Decibels: The Photography his honeymoon following his marriage the court next year. of Joe Kleon” opens with a reception to his wife Nicole. O.H.Perry Cheerleaders from 6-10 pm Friday June 7. Continued on Page 12 Continued on Page 2 Page 2 The Collinwood Observer Volume 5 • Issue 4 May 2013 May 2013 The Collinwood Observer Volume 5 • Issue 4 Page 3 Dialogue Around Collinwood this about including Mayor Jack- PERRY Continued from front page Councilman’s son, State Representative Bill Patmon, Collinwood Juice adds Southern ODNR, and the Board of Commission- Oliver H. Perry also offers the pro- Corner ers of the MetroParks System including gram for Gifted and Talented students Hemisphere pressings the Appointing Authority, the Honor- for grades two through eight which The Collinwood Observer is a citizen-based by Councilman Mike Polensek able Judge Anthony Russo. This is a continues to perform at a high level. by William McCulloch news source published by Collinwood Publish- A lot of good things have transpired great victory for our community. One of the only Gifted and Talented Collinwood’s neighborhood wine ing Inc., a local business dedicated to the de- since my last writing. As I am sure you The rebuilding and resurfacing of programs in the area, it provides grape and juice purveyor since the velopment of grass roots media and increased have heard, on April 22, Cleveland City Lakeshore Boulevard will start up once challenging material to students who 1920’s, Collinwood Juice, whose regular connectedness of the citizens, civic groups, Council passed two pieces of critical again as soon as the two last sewer con- are preparing for rigorous secondary season runs September through Octo- non profits, businesses and institutions in and legislation, unanimously; one authoriz- nections are completed, one near the and post-secondary education. “It is ber, has added for the first time a second around Cleveland Wards 10 and 11. ing the City to take back the lakefront Recreation Center and the other just O.H. Perry’s focus on academics and spring harvest. These juices come from parks from the State along with Villa west of East 150th Street. My thanks social/emotional learning that makes the Chilean Maipo Valley which is bor- THE COLLINWOOD OBSERVER Angela Beach and the second was to to all who have had to endure driving dered by the Andes mountains and the our school a successful and posi- 15741 Mandalay Avenue, the home of Collinwood Juice. TH enter into a 99-year Lease with the Lakeshore Boulevard during this much Pacific ocean. This region mirrors Cali- 650 E. 185 STREET tive educational environment,” said Cleveland MetroParks to operate Euclid needed sewer rebuilding process. The fornia’s wine topography and climate CLEVELAND, OH 44119 principal Sofia Piperis. She cites the Beach, Villa Angela Beach and Wild- work on the Euclid Creek Tunnel Proj- including its hot days and cold nights.