Please patronize our advertisers. EUCLID WIND FESTIVAL, 6/22 EUCLID POND AND GARDEN TOUR, 6/29 & 6/30 TAKEFREE ONE! Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 4 • Issue 5 June 2013 President Barack Obama Addresses Euclid’s Youth A fresh face by Ellen Ivory to write about many things through the The third grade students at Ss. Rob- rubric of the Flat Stanley character.” in Euclid ert & William Catholic School, under As part of their project, the students took by Sherrie Zagorc the guidance of their teacher, Ms. Lura Flat Stanley for a week and wrote a letter We now have a great opportunity to Spinks have been learning how to write back to the class about what they did with get just-picked produce direct from local a friendly letter. A recent assignment him. The final element of this assignment farms when “City Fresh” fruits and veg- was based on the Flat Stanley project was to write a letter and send Flat Stanley etables come to Euclid Tuesday evenings and the results were admirable. to a famous person. Each child was allowed 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm June 11 to October The Flat Stanley project is described, to choose anyone they wanted. Some of the 22. City Fresh is a weekly produce deliv- as follows, on their website. “The basic children wrote to actors and actresses, oth- ery system organized by volunteers, principle of The Flat Stanley Project is to ers wrote to athletes. David with his Presidential Letter farmers, and Euclid community mem- connect your child, student or classroom However, SRW student, David, opted bers to bring the bounty of local farms with other children or classrooms partici- to write to President Barack Obama directly to Euclid’s neighborhood Fresh pating in the Project by sending out “flat” and the President responded! The Visual Art of Stop at Bethlehem Community Church, visitors, created by the children, through “David was quite surprised when 24490 Euclid Ave. Our citizens can take the mail (or digitally, with The Flat Stan- an envelope arrived from the White Ms. Linda Ewing advantage of this delicious opportunity ley app). Kids then talk about, track, and House,” states Spinks. “It is so impor- by Laureen Deveney when they order a “share” of this 95% write about their flat character’s jour- tant for students to receive such positive A small retrospective of the visual art pesticide and herbicide-free or organi- ney and adventures. Although similar to feedback,” she continues. of Ms. Linda Ewing was shown May 1-31 cally certified produce in advance to fit a pen-pal activity, Flat Stanley is actu- The letter told about Flat Stanley’s in the “Art Corridor” of Euclid Public the family’s summer and fall schedules. ally much more enriching-students don’t adventures at the White House. A picture Library located at 631 East 222nd St. Ms. City Fresh is a program of The New have to wonder where to begin or what to of the President and several other interest- Ewing Re-entered college in her later Agrarian Center (www.gotthenac.org/ write about. The sender and the recipient ing items were included in the mailing. years; she obtained her Bachelor of Arts city-fresh), a non-profit organization and already have a mutual friend, Flat Stanley. As another school year comes to a close, Degree in Art from Cleveland State in the only CSA (community supported Writing and learning becomes easier, flows teachers are hopeful that their lessons and 2008. However in her younger years she agriculture) program in the area that naturally, and tends to be more creative. projects have made an impact on their attended Columbus School of Art and accepts weekly payments, works in urban This is what teachers call an “authentic” students. For this class, and especially Design. Today she continues to study as a food deserts, provides a limited income literacy project, in that kids are inspired to David, it is certain that this will become “Project 60” student at CSU. This is a state discount and accepts the Ohio Direc- write of their own passion and excitement one of those memorable moments. sponsored program that allows people tion Card. A Single size share will provide about the project, and given the freedom Additional Contributor: Ms. Lura Spinks sixty years or older to attend college for enough food for 1 to 2 people and costs free. Call your local university to inquire. $15 ($9 limited income) while a Family When she first entered CSU no Chinese size share provides enough for 3 to 4 peo- language classes were being offered, so ple and costs $28 ($16 limited income). Our Lady of the she was able to also attend Case Western This program lasts for 20 weeks, but is Reserve as a transient student, studying flexible. You can decide the weeks you Lake School: Chinese for four years in addition to her want to receive your produce shares. Just studies at her home institution. remember to have your order in at least 1 Brick by Brick The presentation contained her work week prior to when you want your share. in both water-based paints and drawing From the City Fresh website you can by Jennifer Millett and Lauren Zbiegien media. However for the reception, held on see an example of a Single share in July: 1 The enthusiasm surrounding Our Lady May 2, she brought in her ceramics. This onion, 1 cabbage, 1 head Romaine lettuce, of the Lake School is contagious. Students show was retrospective and not new work; ½ pound green beans, 2 yellow squash, ½ in kindergarten through eighth grade The castle constructed by the kindergartners of Our the drawings contained the nature of a Lady of the Lake School. pound pickling cucumbers, 1 zucchini, 1 participated in their annual STEM week. paper quality that had the feel of coming bunch kohlrabi, 1 bulb garlic, 1 eggplant Each grade level chose a math-infused out of storage. This was indicated by their and 4 Lodi apples. A July Family share different lab tests in order to gather evi- slightly wrinkled character and some theme with the incorporation of Science, dence to solve their mystery. would include 1 onion, 1 cabbage, 1 head Technology, Engineering, and Mathe- discoloration. Some of the works were Romaine lettuce, 1 pound green beans, 2 Third graders blasted off into space sketched on what appeared to be non-acid matics to present to the community. The studying rocketry, angles, and power. yellow squash, ½ pound pickling cucum- community showcase also included grade free newsprint. This did not negate the bers 2 zucchini, 2 bunches kohlrabi, 1 Students constructed pen rockets and dis- content of the work, but rather imbibed it level line dances. STEM week was made bulb garlic, 1 eggplant, 1 bunch of beets cussed which angle and power was needed with more honesty. possible due to the dedication of Tracy with greens, 1 pint grape tomatoes, 2/3 to get their rockets to fly the fastest. Ms. Ewing shared her personal life Davis and a grant from the Talty Family pound kale and 8 Lodi apples. The fourth graders of Our Lady of the throughout these works. Dedicated to Foundation. Students and teachers took Euclid’s City Fresh program encour- Lake explored “Everything Penguins.” her parents was the drawing “Joseph and learning to a whole new level. They created power points telling about ages you to catch “fresh food fever” by The following is a sample of the proj- one of 17 species of penguins. Students Continued on Page 10 ordering your shares, volunteering your ects completed by each grade level: also demonstrated how countershading time, and spreading the word about City The kindergarten students traveled to helps protect penguins from predators. Fresh – Euclid. When you participate the world of medieval castles. Students The fifth graders were busy incorpo- you not only receive delicious seasonal constructed a classroom-size castle rating math into the sport of baseball. produce; you close the distance between using 3-dimensional building blocks. The fifth graders started off by visiting farm and table and you create a culinary They also made and demonstrated the Classic Park in Eastlake to measure vari- adventure for your family. Community use of a catapult. ous distances. When they returned to volunteers will help you with the order- The first graders went back in time school, they used these measurements to ing and pick-up process of your shares to explore science and mathematics on create “dot” art. A very exciting moment and they will even provide preparation the Oregon Trail. Students did plenty was when the students got to run a con- tips to utilize the delicious produce you of measuring while studying the differ- cession stand. The students discussed will receive. ent states of matter making butter, and cost, profit, and inventory. City Fresh order forms are avail- other yummy treats. Sixth grade spent the week build- able at www.gotthenac.org/city-fresh The second graders explored shapes ing tetrahedron kites and geodesic in addition to the information table at and patterns by solving the mystery domes. The domes seemed to take over each Euclid Fresh Stop event. Join us on of “Who Borrowed Mr. Bear?” Stu- the classrooms! They are very strong Tuesday, June 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at dents studied footprints and performed Continued on Page 5 “Peanut and Friends,” by Linda Ewing. Continued on Page 5 Page 2 The Euclid Observer Volume 4 • Issue 5 June 2013 June 2013 The Euclid Observer Volume 4 • Issue 5 Page 3 Dialogue Health A message from Euclid Celebrates Congratulations Euclid Hospital Holds Cereal Drive for EHC Free Medical Services Mayor Bill Cervenik at North Coast Health Memorial Day Seniors! by Sabrina Powers occurring at Euclid Hospital, local chil- spaghetti & sauce, tuna fish, toilet paper, Ministry now available Proud Member Of The Observer Media Family Of Community Owned Newspapers & Websites Euclid Hospital is taking a stand dren who do not have someone at home shampoo and other toiletries.