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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE From the Desk of Mr. Jon C. Detwiler Greetings Lakota Families, our students. For the last 20 years every I attended a rally in November on the time the state has set standards for public Ohio State House Lawn with about 300 schools we have reached those standards other superintendents from around the and we will do it again this time. I believe state. We were there to draw attention that public education, as laid out by our to some of the issues we see in our cur- founding fathers, is still the best way to rent system that need addressed. We are protect and preserve our democracy. asking our legislators and State Board As I am writing this letter, I am reflect- of Education to work with us to do two ing on the Thanksgiving Holiday and the things…avoid a graduation rate disaster beginning of the Christmas season. The for this year’s junior class that got caught older I become the more I recognize that in the transition to the new graduation one of the most important things in this requirements and reduce the amount of life are the relationships with the people time our students spend on standardized around you. My hope is that you will keep tests. We all agree that we should be held your minds and hearts on the true meaning accountable and raise the standards for of the holidays. FREE COMMUNITY COMPUTER CLASSES Novi Maxwell thanks a Veteran. Lakota Local Schools will be offering com- puter classes to community members who live ELEMENTARY STUDENTS HONOR VETERANS in our district. Judy Tucker, NWOET Associ- th Lakota Elementary students honored Veterans Thursday, November 10 at the Veterans ate Director of Professional Development, will Recognition and Breakfast program. Students prepared for this day by inviting Veterans to be here to help with any computer issues you IT’S THE MOST, this event, filling out family Veteran forms for the honor wall, and attending the morning might be having. The classes will be held in WONDERFUL recognition program. the East Computer Lab. Each class will be Our second grade students performed a “Tribute to Armed Services” medley during the held on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 TIME OF THE YEAR! program. Students watched a video about Veterans Day and then had the opportunity to p.m. Dates scheduled are: December 14, With the Christmas season upon us, let’s meet Veterans in person and thanked them for their service to our country. January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19 help make those who are less fortunate, be full and May 17. These classes are free of charge. of cheer by donating canned goods. All of the If you need more information, please email items collected will be donated to God’s Store Judy Tucker at [email protected]. House to be given to those in need. Boxes will be located in Mr. Nusbaum’s office, as well as LAKOTA the world area of the middle school to drop off your canned foods. Donations will be col- ELEMENTARY lected through December 16th. Thank you so much for your support, stay warm, RECEIVES 2016 and Merry Christmas! MOMENTUM AWARD Mr. Nusbaum Lakota Elementary has been awarded the Momentum Award for 2016! The Momentum Award is presented by the State Board of Education and recognizes schools for exceeding expectations in stu- dent growth for the year. Schools must earn straight A’s on all Value-Added measures on the report card. The school or district must have at least two Value-Added sub- groups of students, which includes gifted, THANK YOU FOR lowest 20% in achievement, and students with disabilities. SUPPORTING THE Congratulations to the teachers, staff, par- LAKOTA BOOK FAIR Students thank Veterans for their service. ents, and students for making this happen! Submitted by Mrs. Amy Kreilick The Elementary Book Fair was held dur- HELP US PROTECT OUR KIDS ON THE PLAYGROUND ing Parent Teacher Conferences and $3,160 One thing we always have out here at Lakota is wind. Our playground on the west side of worth of items were purchased by families the building often feels like a wind tunnel. One of our projects this fall was the planting of of Lakota Elementary School! Due to the a windbreak for the playground. If you would like to designate a tree in honor or memory of large number of sales, nearly $1000 in new someone, as an alumni class project, or anonymously, books were added to the library collection. please contact the Board Office at 419-986-6650. Helping students get new books is one of The cost is $200 for each tree. We will have a plaque my favorite things to do here at Lakota and posted on the side of the building with the names of Playground I thank everyone for their continued support! all donors. Thank you for your support! Page 2 - December 2016 HIGH SCHOOL

FROM THE DESK OF MRS. SHERRY SPROW Lakota High School Principal With the second nine weeks well underway, it is hard to believe the end of the first semester is quickly approaching. The high school students have been work- ing diligently in their classes in preparation for first semester exams which will be administered during the week of December 12th. Congratulations to all of the students who were on the honor roll during the first nine weeks. We are very proud of you and applaud your academic success. The fall sports season ended with many of our athletes excelling at various sports. The Fall Sports Banquets took place in November with a number of fall athletes recognized for their outstanding efforts in the state, district, and league. Congratula- tions to all of the fall sports teams. The winter sports teams have been working hard and are eagerly anticipating their upcoming contests. To celebrate the holiday season, many musical programs have been scheduled. During this busy season, consider taking a bit of your time to spend with our talented students and enjoy some holiday cheer. Information for all of the upcoming events can be found on our website www. lakotaschools.org. Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season!

LAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL 2016-2017 1ST NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL From left to right: Skylar Cook, Marcus Elliot, Trent Mathias, From left to right: Mrs. Karhoff, Levi Schwochow, SOPHOMORES SENIORS Levi Schwochow and Samantha Wallace Samantha Wallace, Keeley Overmyer, Skylar Cook, 4.0 4.0 Trent Mathias, and Marcus Elliott Stormy Chaney, Collin Gosche, Ashley Gra- Keely Brooks, Anna Brubaker, Tyler Hushour, ham, RaeAnna Harner, Madison Randolph, Morgan Johnson, Anna Klotz, Katelyn Klotz, FFA NEWSLETTER Kelsey Tennison, Summer Wagner Trinity Morelock, Leah Patterson, Brady In partnership with VSCTC Submitted by: James Knallay, Reporter 3.9 – 3.0 Rosenberger, Brooke Shank, Reagan Zuelzke On October 19-22, 2016, five members from the Lakota chapter along with advi- Samantha Abbott, Isaac Baker, Kaylee Bear, 3.9 – 3.0 sor Mrs. Karhoff, travelled to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 89th National Convention. Megan Belden, Dakota Bowling, Kim Boyer, Loretta Anderson, Cameron Balderson, McK- The attendees were: Trent Mathias, Marcus Elliott, Skylar Cook, Samantha Wallace Cheyanne Carter, Matt Chovanec, Brendan enzie Below, Madison Bowling, Levi Broski, and Levi Schwochow. The group attended the convention and expo, toured Fastenal, Collum, Caris Conrad, Taylor Dittman, Sa- Mark Capehart, Riley Danko, Gabrielle Apache Sprayers, Indiana Downs, Kelsey Dairy and Lincoln Tech. and enjoyed Into raya Durst, Taylor Ellison, Chelsea Harden, Dauterman, Marcus Elliott, Travis Enright, the Woods at the Beef and Boards dinner theater. Keeley Overmyer received her Ethan Harmon, Chandler Harvey, Cheyenne Amber Eubank, Taylor Garn, Kaitlyn Graham, American Degree which is the highest degree that you can earn in the FFA organization. Holman, Andrew Hovis, Andrew Kagy, Alexis Erica Hartley, Erin Hartley, Collin Hipsher, Kirkpatrick, James Knallay, Fuyao Meng, Bri- Jake Hoffman, Dakota Holman, Madison anna Ray, Cheyanne Sauber, Hunter Schoen- King, Maryn Klaus, Aleah Lobenstein, Dylan The Food Science team placed fourth of dorf, Brant Shank, Alexia Sheeks, Carson Slick, Moes, Shelby Monroe, Michael Morelock, the ten teams participating at the District Carlie Smith, Drew Smith, Wade Sorensen, Derek Mullholand, Brenden O’Connell, CDE held on November 10th at Sentinel Abbey Strausbaugh, Antonio Strickler, Tiffany Qiara Palos, Destiny Parker, Connor Powell, in Tiffin earning a plaque for their efforts. Swartz, Breanna Williams Jenna Ranzenberger, Adam Rutledge, Nick Congratulations! JUNIORS Sayre, Aubrey Sheehan, Sarah Sievers, Ashton 4.0 Spires, Andrew Stuller, Rusty Swartz, Cody Food Science team of: Madison King, Madilyn Below, Madison Benavides, Autumn Tennison, Samantha Wallace, Noah Weaks, Maryn Klaus, Mariah Kiser Bordner, Collin Carr, Caleb Chalfin, Devin Alexa Yonikus and Anna Brubaker Clark, Isreal Flores, Paige Franks, Tyler Gabel, FRESHMAN Josh Kagy, MaKenna Linkey, Jonathan Mason, 4.0 Seven members participated in the Brian Miller, Julia Vanhoose, Andrea Weinrich Noah Dull, Travis Hoerig, Elizabeth Jacquot, Sub-District Job Interview CDE 3.9 – 3.0 Steven Kern, Kiersten Linkey, Madelyn Matz, held on November 8 at Hopewell-Loudon School. Kayleigh Barchus, Faith Biddle, Caleb Brown, Noah Rogers, Braden Schaser, Ashley Schoen- Tain Cozette, Antonio Diaz, Darry Endicott, feld, Mariah Woodruff Elijah Ernst, Mackenzie Feathers, Chaunce 3.9 – 3.0 Gangwer, Zach Gerner, Gabrielle Glavich, Julia Baker, Josie Bear, Gabrielle Bishop, Tyler Chase Glover, Jack Greiner, Cora Grine, Haley Bradner, Takayla Carter, Marrissa Claburn, Hammer, Olivia Harden, Cheyenne Heath, Colt Dible, Alysha Enright, Tyler Fox, Trevor Caitlin Hicks, Samarah Johnson, Anthony Franks, David Frye, Alexa Gabel, Parris Hage- Kasavage, Mariah Kiser, Dakota Klotz, Noah mann, Karli Hansen, Donald Hillabrand, Koester, Neil Lemmerbrock, Logan Mallory, Brooklyn Kreilick, Kennedi Kreilick, Trent Alex Marion, Taylor Maynard, Korissa Mc- Mathias, Aliesha McDill, Bodey Moon, Conaha, Rilee Milligan, Kaitlyn Mogle, Levi Norma Moore, Hailey Odom, Alexander Myers, Sierra Norris, Elizabeth Ohms, Brock Palmerton, Samantha Rickard, Lucas Rosen- Overmyer, Joshua Randolph, Emilee Roper, berger, Cole Schoendorf, Jacob Schreiner, Peter Mason Rosenberger, Lucas Streacker, Ryan Statham, Desiree Strickler, Charles Thomas, Job Interview participants were: On November 14, 2016 Struble, William Swinehart, Cassie Toller, Katelyn Tyler, Hailey Williams Trent Mathias, Marcus Elliott, Paul Mowry, and Skylar Cook Skylar Cook and Marcus Tara Trimble, Taylor Uhlman, Nathan Walter, Elliott participated in the Brooklyn Ware, Hope Watson-Davis, Tyler Nutrient Bus Tour sponsored Wehrle, Jordan White by the area Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Farm OMEA DISTRICT II HONORS CHOIR Bureaus, National Wildlife Lakota Music Department wishes Trinity the direction of a renowned director. The Federation and the National Morelock a huge congratulations on being ac- concert will take place at Port Clinton High Center for Water Qual- cepted as an alto in OMEA District II Honors School on Saturday, January 14th at 7:00 ity Research-Heidelberg Choir! Trinity will join choral students from p.m. This year will be Trinity’s first year in the University, to help us learn, other neighboring schools who auditioned via ensemble. Trinity is currently a sophomore visualize, explore and decide CD and were accepted on their vocal talent at Lakota High School and plans to major how we can work together to in music. This opportunity is an important demonstrated on the recording. Being a part control the outbreak of harm- of the ensemble requires her to rehearse on her one for her future career plans. Please take a ful algae blooms in Lake Erie. own, be present for two short group rehearsals, moment to congratulate her when you see her! and perform with these local students under Drew Smith Mariah Kiser Levi Schwochow Page 3 - December 2016 HIGH SCHOOL LAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY Submitted by Mrs. Nancy Slotterbeck, School Counselor On Wednesday, November 30, thirty-four high school students and four educators took part in two official college visits at The Ohio State University Main Campus, in Columbus, Ohio and The Ohio State University Marion Regional Campus, in Marion, Ohio. Admission representatives shared vital information about how to make sound decisions regarding college applications, student housing, meal plans, social and extracurricular involvement, college major selection, job placement and financing a college education. Students and staff also toured each setting and learned about the differences, similarities, and options of the main campus versus the regional campuses. Tom Alexander, Director of Admissions at OSU Marion, gave an excellent presentation about making good decisions in the college selection process and encouraged students to find a school that is a good “fit” for them based on their goals, interests and personal values. This is the first field trip of this nature that has ever been organized for Lakota students. It is our hope that this experience will provide students with the tools, vocabulary and knowledge to explore additional colleges and make sound decisions about their educational and career goals.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

FROM THE DESK OF MR. PATRICK FLANAGAN LAKOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL ST Lakota Middle School Principal 1 NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL It is difficult to believe that we are quickly approaching the Holiday season and the second quarter is well under way. The first half of the school year has gone exception- All A’s Honor Roll 6th Grade: ally well for our middle school students and staff and we are looking forward to 2017. 5th grade: Natalie Anderson, Jayson Bennington, Kerstyn Carr, Kathryn This time of year can be difficult for students to remain focused on school which is Cody Biddle, Liliana Blachuta, Kaytlin Carlson, Anthony Dierksheide, Gabriel Hagemann, Cheyenne Haning, Miles why it is important to continue to emphasize your student’s performance and behavior Dixon, Mathew Flores, Brooklyn Foos, Cassidy Foos, Landon Harner, Alex Holman, Michelle Jackson, Gage Johnson, in the classroom. Please continue to check Progress Book daily and contact teachers Gebes, Grace Harmon, Levi Hoerig, Anna Hunker, Caidence Christopher Jurovcik, Kahner Kreilick, Ella Kurpenski, Maya immediately if you have any concerns. The earlier we can intervene in a problem, the Iler, Isaac King, Christina Lopez, Tayla Manuel, Andrew Matz, Lesher, Lilly Marion, Madison Milligan, Chet Moore, Breanna more likely it can be corrected. Lakota Middle School staff members issue A.C.T. Alex McGinnis, Haylee Nichols, Grace Rogers, Jared Tyson, Norwalk Anderson, Emily Reynolds, Jonathan Rosas, Kendyl slips to those students who are not following school procedures. Students are to bring Courtney Wasserman, and Zoie Widman Rosenberger, Kaitlyn Sayre, Daniel Schmeltz, Lindsey Siev- home the slip and have it signed by a parent/guardian. Students are to return all but 6th Grade: ers, Brooke Trumpler, Brayden Tyson, Lacy Widmer, Austin the white copy of the sheet to the LMS staff member who issued it. These points are Dominic Carlson, Liza Ebert, Carlie Foos, Carson Hill, Jayla Williams, Makenzie Wyant, and Collin Zender tracked and once students reach three points, a lunch detention is issued with additional Hines, Trinity Koppus, Paul Lopez, Kaiya Mompher, Ryan 7th Grade: points leading to progressive disciplinary actions. Parks, Simon Rosenberger, Cole Roush, Krystian Schorn, Brianna Benavidez, Audrey Bender, Kane Blachuta, Cadence As the weather turns colder and road conditions become more challenging for our Jacob Stuller, Ariona Wimer, and Maisey Zelman Bloom, Jayden Claburn, Ryan Davis, Kinzer Dussel, Cecelia bus drivers, it is vital for your student to follow the procedures established by the driver 7th Grade: Ellison, McKayla Firsdon, Amya Garcia, Lucy Goddard, Faith for correct behavior. Bus referrals will be issued for any student that causes a distraction Lauren Bennett, Libby Blausey, Grace Dohanyos, Evan Foos, Jacquot, Patience Little, Serenity Malinowski, Trevor Mathias, to the driver or fails to follow the bus procedures as outlined by the driver. Griffin Gillmor, Emylee Herr, Benjamin Hovis, Madelynn Kylee Morrow, Nicole Newell, Reece Paul, Haylee Quaintance, A big thank you goes out to Mrs. Pam Clark and members of the LMS Student Hushour, Cory Jay, Jenna Juarez, Zoie Lamb, J Matz, Riley Mekenzie Rathburn, Tyler Reyna, Joseph Scherger, Caleb Council for a successful Halloween Dance on October 28. The student council planned, McDole, Meghan Ohms, Logan Streacker, Grace Swaisgood, Sears, Grace Secord, Isabel Smith, Dylan Tyson, Paige Viola, organized, and ran the activities and through sales of class T-shirts and concessions Grace Wasserman, Hannah Wasserman, Zaedyn Wedge, and Austin Witte, Carson Zender, and Madelyn Zender made a profit which is put right back into student activities. Our students had an Gaige Yonikus 8th Grade: enjoyable time while attending the dance and the next dance will be held in February. 8th Grade: Jordyn Allen, Michael Blevins, Jayden Bonnell, Tessa Burkett, Finally, thank you parents, grandparents and guardians for the hard work you do Reilly Cozette, Leanne Craun, Gabriel Dohanyos, Connor Hill, Emma Chalfin, Jalen Cofer, Raven Collins, Taylan Cozette, daily in the lives of our students. A good home and school relationship is one of the Ethan Klotz, Jordan Willmarth, and Eric Zuelzke Gavin D’Amato, Dakota Dukett, Kyleigh Dull, Alyssa Duvall, most important components in ensuring your student can be successful here at LMS. Haley Frueh, Micah Garcia, Brendan Gebes, Jasmine Hines, A/B Honor Roll Ann Hoffman, Robert Hunker, Grace Huth, Racquelle Kirian, 5th Grade: Erica Krawetzke, Carol Measel, Caleb Meel, Justin Miller, Chase Dussel, Kurtis Fawcett, Gabriel Garlick, Grant Guess, Austin Nuhfer, Madison Powell, William Randolph, Savana THANK YOU!! Jacie Hines, Mariyah Magnus, Wylie Measel, Michael Myers, Ranzenberger, Nicole Reiter, Cody Roush, Ethan Smithback, The Lakota Athletic Boosters would like to extend a huge thank you to all who bought Jacob Newell, Nevaeh Poole, Joshua Quigley, Bobbi Ranzen- Zachary Stevenson, and Lauryn Tiell tickets and attended the Reverse Raffle on November 12. Congratulations to all of our winners! berger, Jaylah Runion, Ty Schwochow, Zoey Smith, Autumn Thank you to our whole community for supporting Lakota Athletics. Mark your calendars Speck, Grace Waltermier, Tyler Wittenmyer, and Jesse Wright for next year’s Reverse Raffle. It will be held on November 4, 2017. Page 4 - December 2016 MIDDLE SCHOOL LAKOTA L.E.A.D.S. WINNERS EIGHTH GRADERS VISIT WASHINGTON D.C. Lakota L.E.A.D.S. recognizes students for their contributions in the following areas: Lead- On November 2-4, the eighth graders went to Washington D.C. They visited many sites ership, Effort, Academics, Discipline, and School Spirit. Students are nominated at midterm such as Arlington National Cemetery, the memorials of Iwo Jima, World War II, Franklin and end of quarter by their teachers. The following students were chosen as L.E.A.D.S. Delano Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Korean War, Vietnam War, Lincoln, and Jefferson. winners at the first midterm: Other places included the Smithsonian Museums and the Holocaust Museum. On the last 5th grade 6th grade day, the group took a tour of the Capitol Building and visited the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Leadership Brooklyn Foos Maisey Zelman where they found the stainless steel bench of Teresa M. Martin, a Lakota graduate. This Effort Courtney Wasserman Makenzie Wyant Academics Liliana Blachuta Carlie Foos was a wonderful experience that will reinforce everything they will be learning in Social Discipline Cody Biddle Dusty Quinlin Studies this year. School Spirit Ryker Trumbull Brandon Minich

7th grade 8th grade Leadership Logan Streacker Haleigh Potteiger Effort Adolfo Velasco Madison Bradner Academics Jenna Juarez Jordan Willmarth Discipline Nicole Newell Jordyn Allen School Spirit Carson Zender C. J. Stump

Brooklyn Foos Courtney Wasserman Liliana Blachuta

Cody Biddle Ryker Trumbull Maisey Zelman

STUDENT COUNCIL HOLDS HALLOWEEN DANCE The Middle School Student Council held ing opportunities for their fellow students Makenzie Wyant Carlie Foos Dusty Quinlin its first event of the year, the Halloween to socialize this year. We’re also working Dance on October 28. Many students wore on some big surprises to come! Please costumes as they ate pizza, chips, and LOTS thank these committed students when you of pop! The Student Council members cre- see them. ated a fun picture backdrop for students to 5th grade: Zoie Widman, Drew Matz, use, complete with many thematic props, for Brooklyn Foos, Liliana Blachuta, and Tayla fun selfies throughout the dance. We look Manuel forward to the next dance on February 10 for 6th grade: Emma Riffe, Jacob Stuller, Maya Valentine's Day. Lesher, Ariona Wimer, and Kerstyn Carr Brandon Minich Logan Streacker Adolfo Velasco The Student Council members are a hard 7th grade: Zaeden Wedge, Grace Wasser- working group and very excited about provid- man, Griffin Gillmor, J. Thomas Matz, and Grace Dohanyos 8th grade: Connor Hill, Taylan Cozette, Cody Roush, Gavin D’Amato, and Ethan Klotz

Jenna Juarez Nicole Newell Carson Zender

Haleigh Potteiger Madison Bradner Jordan Willmarth

Jordyn Allen C. J. Stump Page 5 - December 2016 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1ST GRADE NEWS FROM THE DESK OF MRS. DANA WARD First graders have been busy working on that each student needs to focus on. First Principal At Lakota Elementary reading and math skills. Students spend graders are using the Go Math curriculum The holiday season is just around the corner and we are as busy as ever preparing our much of the day reading and learning sight this year. They are working on using addition students for their futures! During this busy time, I want to take a few minutes to share words. Our Journeys program gives them strategies to solve addition problems. Students with you all that I am grateful for here at Lakota Elementary School. the opportunity to read both literature and are looking forward to our Christmas Around I am grateful to have the AMAZING opportunity to be the Elementary Principal informational texts. They are now using the the World unit, in which they will study the at Lakota! iReady computer program to work on the skills cultures and customs of other countries. I am grateful that I work with a dedicated and professional staff who works hard ND every day for kids. 2 GRADE NEWS I am grateful for a wonderful school superintendent who inspires us all to be better It was great seeing so many families at con- tion of Christmas Around the World. Students will ferences! We appreciate the time and effort visit each 2nd grade classroom to learn about the and do better. you put in to help your children succeed in holiday traditions of different countries. During I am grateful for parents who love their children, want the best for them, work with school. Please check your child’s folder daily this year’s Christmas Around the World, students them on homework, and support our school and education. and review the activities and skills completed will “visit” Russia, Italy, Germany and Mexico. Ask I am grateful for my colleagues who support my efforts and challenge my thinking. at school, as well as continue reading with your your child what he/she learned about the traditions I am grateful for everyone who works behind the scenes to make our school successful; child and working on math facts. Improving of other countries as well as what was his/her favorite our secretaries, custodians, bus drivers, maintenance employees, cafeteria ladies, and aides. these skills truly does make a difference! holiday tradition. Their answer may surprise you!! I am grateful for this beautiful facility! We are looking forward to continuing the tradi- I am grateful for an involved and passionate PTO and community members. RD I am grateful for Dance Friday! 3 GRADE NEWS Last but definitely not least, I am grateful for our students! They make every single ”Multiplication Madness” has begun in third Earth Science Standards. They have enjoyed day brighter with their good mornings, stories, smiles, and their incredible efforts in grade! Strategies were taught and now students doing experiments on rocks and soil. We and out of the classroom. are working on mastering the basic facts. As look forward to learning about renewable/ students master their facts, we look forward nonrenewable resources. If you or anyone to having a friendly competition between you know is a geologist at heart and would be the classes and within our own classrooms. willing to share what you know, please contact This nine weeks, our students are working on the elementary office.

BEGINDERGARTEN NEWS The Begindergarten class has really been working hard. We are learning about our Let- ter Land friends, what letters they make and what sounds they say. We are also learning how to stretch out words so that we can hear all the sounds that are in them. In Math, we are working on our numbers, counting and same/different. SCORTA DELIVERS DICTIONARIES/THESAURUS’ We helped celebrate the 50th day of school with the Kindergarteners by having a Sock The Webster Dictionary/Thesaurus’ are pur- Unique Fabrications, Inc., Barndt Funeral Hop. We dressed like we were from the 50’s, danced to fun music and ate ice cream floats! chased by community donations and ordered, Home, Sophia and James Draeger, Myra Geb- Thank you to PTO for helping us celebrate! labeled, and delivered by the Sandusky County bart, Gibsonburg Lions Club, Dick and June For Thanksgiving, we earned feathers by working hard and learning some important Ohio Retired Teacher’s Association. They are Knepper, Lakota Elementary PTO, Carole D. concepts like counting, colors, letters, sounds, and shapes to name a few. Then we celebrated given to every third or fourth grade student in a Miller, Soroptimist International of Fremont, with the Kindergarteners by having a feast and showing off our feathers. Thank you to public or parochial school in Sandusky County. Washington Elementary PTO, Kansas United our parents for helping us enjoy a wonderful snack! This year we delivered 1,253 dictionaries Methodist Church, Barb and Greg Lehmann, We are working hard on our behavior and staying on track at school so we can stay on paid for by donations from Bellevue Kiwanis Lindsey Lions Club, On The Mark Enterprises, Santa’s good list! Club, The Exchange Club of Fremont, Ellen Ltd., Secure Realty, Welker Smith Unit #17 and Skip Honsperger, Fremont Rotary Club, Am. Legion Auxiliary, and The UPS Store.

KINDERGARTEN NEWS The Kindergarten classes are in full bloom! We are close to learning all of our letters and sounds and are excited about using what we have learned by turning them into words. We and danced to songs from the 50’s. Thank you derful parents for helping to pay for our feast! PUBLIC NOTICE are practicing sight words and are beginning to PTO for paying for our ice cream floats! We have begun to count down the days until Parents and eligible students may refuse to allow the to learn how to read small sentences. For Thanksgiving, we worked hard to earn Christmas and are reminded every day to be Board to disclose any or all of “directory information” We celebrated the 50th day of school by feathers for our Indian headbands. After all on our best behavior! upon written notification to the Board within 15 days having a 50’s Sock Hop. The students had a our hard work, we had a Thanksgiving feast to after receipt of this annual public notice. blast! They dressed like they were in the 50’s show them off. Thank you to all of our won- Page 6 - December 2016 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS FROM THE FOURTH GRADE CAUGHT BEING GOOD Fourth grade students spent the day ”Exploring Your Backyard” at the Sandusky County The Caught Being Good program focuses on positive behaviors throughout the school. Fairgrounds in September. They enjoyed the day learning about recycling, livestock, the water Students can earn a white ticket whenever a staff member “Catches You Being Good”. The cycle, harvesting, and local aquatic life. In October, we celebrated Fire Safety Week. We are student then puts their ticket in the Caught Being Good Fishbowl and Mrs. Ward stamps grateful to the Kansas and Bettsville Fire Departments who brought the smoke house, educat- their hand. At the end of each month, names are drawn from the fishbowl. These students ing us on what to do in case of a fire. They also brought the ladder truck and a tanker truck get to have lunch with Mrs. Ward on the stage and receive a certificate. The following to share with the kids. Thank you!! What an experience! Multiplication has started up again names were drawn from the Caught Being Good Fishbowl for September and October: in 4th grade. Kids were introduced to their facts in previous years and are currently review- ing them. Please make sure to be practicing these facts each night. Division is right around SEPTEMBER, 2016 OCTOBER, 2016 the corner. We appreciated seeing you at parent teacher conferences and enjoyed getting to Wilson Scherger Kamdyn Rice Miles Broadstock Olivia Thomas know many grandparents when we celebrated Grandparents Day at Lakota Elementary. We are looking forward to seeing you again on December 15th when the 4th grade students have Peyton Harrison Keely Albert Huddson Prenzlin Ethan Uhlman their music program. We hope your holiday season is fantastic. Brynn Ward Chase Herr Ben Stacey Brooke Harner Ezekiel Ley Lainee Clark Braylen Reddick Matt Porter Kennedy Chatlain Jara Hines Lee Zaker Cheyenne Coleman Diego Wimer Sophia Fraser Wyatt Brubaker Meah Yonikus Alicia Garcia-Garner Noah Hoerig Carson Quaintance Amber Dayton Jacob Stevens Yanel Castillo Maddie Reinhart Kole Camp Nick Elchert Derrick Carter Alexander Burkhalter Hannah Stahl Students listen as a firefighter explains Maridith Wolfe Shelly Crook the different tools found on a fire truck and the purpose of each.

Inside the smoke house, firemen talk with Jim Reinhart (Kansas Fire Department) students about the importance of having introduces the fire house to students during working smoke alarms in their homes and Fire Safety Week in October. Students were how to safely escape a fire. able to experience what it is like to be in a smoke-filled room. They also followed fire safety tips to get out quickly. EXPLORING YOUR BACKYARD

4th grade students participated in various “Exploring Your Backyard” stations in September at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds. Presenters did a fabulous job providing students with information and hands-on activities. LAKOTA ELEMENTARY 1ST NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL Second Grade Caiden Collins, Hannah Crill, Avery Davis, Kayden Diaz, Nevaeh All A’s Honor Roll Dispennett, Angel Dixon, Alan Eads, Mason Eben, Benett Isabelle Alge, Jalen Banks, Kolette Bartson, Sophia Bomer, Ebert, Sophia Fraser, Jacob Fulk, Addie Gilbert, Brayden Gilts, Alexander Burkhalter, Nicholas Camarata, Shelly Crook, Landen Graber, Austin Grachek, Brookelyn Harner, Jade Hines, Reid Dussel, JaRetta Edwards, Parker Eidenour, Nicholas Carson Hoffman, Dawson Jones, Emma Jurovcik, Jacob Leiter, Elchert, Kyle Fawcett, Chloe Foos, Maerinn Fraser, Raelynn Parker Little, Lasea Magnus-Delarosa, Kelsey Martinez, Cole Frederick, Olivia Frueh, Brody Hansen, Aaron Harpster, Max May, Paul May, Tyler Morelock, Carter Myers, Ava Nordhaus, Nordhaus, Brayden Reffitt, Jaycee Reinbolt, Emma Reinhart, Hunter Pollock, Chevelle Rubel, Colby Seedorf, Adam Smelser, Grant Scherger, Nathanial Stewart, Mya Stoudinger, Olivia Izrael Smith, Trevor Smithback, Alexander Speck, Alexia Thomas, Zavier Wedge, Ayden Williams, Raelyn Wittenmyer Stephenson, Kaiya Stuart, Hunter Sweeney, Landon Tarris, Jalen Wagner, Genevieve Wimer, Meah Yonikus A/B Honor Roll Keely Albert, Steven Bensman, Bryson Clark, Malcolm Conley, Koreena Crawford, Bailee Ferguson, Anthony Gosche, Graham Fourth Grade Harmon, Adriana Hinojosa-Gonzales, Milanna Jones, Colten All A’s Honor Roll Kelbley, Brady Kern, Corrina Ley, Cruz Lobenstein, Montana Cash Allen, Landon Blausey, Grant Bomer, Alex Dolder, Wyatt Moore, Peyton Myers, Kaitlynne Repasz, Jorja Skaggs, Landin Frueh, Morgan Hamilton, Emma Hindall, Noah Hoerig, Riley Slane, Violet Tennison, Brandon Thomas, Hunter Thomas, King, Jett Koppus, Brandon Leal, Ashtyn Linkey, Aubrey Matthew Travis, Bryceson Ward, Paige Weaver, Maridith Wolfe Lobenstein, Maycee Milligan, Raven Minich, Charles Moes, Braxton Quaintance, Elyssa Reinhart, Stanley Rice, Simon Third Grade Roth, Eli Scifers, Kailynn Smith, Abigail Stewart, Lane Thacker, Alivia Valiquette, Aubrey Vitte, Bryler Wedge, Jordyn Wedge, All A’s Honor Roll Alivia Weisenauer, Abigail Zuhlsdorf Gabe Brubaker, Cayden Bursiek, Elena Carlson, Lily David, Jayden Durain, Madalynn Gillmor, Brayden Harrison, Chase A/B Honor Roll Herr, Jara Hines, Allison Holman, Kaitlynn McDonald, Lexi Braden Anderson, James Bingaman, Brayden Camp, Kole Moon, Anthony Nuhfer, Shealin Schmeltz, Brady Tyson, Levi Camp, Yanel Castillo, Abryanna Coleman, Makayla Eide- Ulmer, Jacoby Widman, Ryleigh Wyant nour, Logan Emahiser, Addison Endicott, Justin Gonzales, Aiden Hemminger, Gavyn Quaintance, Frankie Rader, Kaycee A/B Honor Roll Scherger, Hailey Smith, Hannah Stahl, Logan Thomas, Blake Brock Adams, Aidan Banks, Conner Beck, Rylee Beckley, Brody Tyson, Savanah Vestal, Jamie Whitta Brubaker, Lainee Clark, Justice Clay, Cheyenne Coleman, Page 7 - December 2016 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKOTA ELEMENTARY Happy CELEBRATES GRANDPARENTS DAY Grandparents Day was celebrated Monday, November 21 and Tuesday, Birthday... November 22. The attendance of those days was awesome! Grandparents Happy Birthday to all our friends arrived and were joined by their grandkids and enjoyed cookies and juice. The children in all classes learned and practiced a poem, which Devin Clark with birthdays in turned into a wonderful video for all to enjoy. After the presentation, our November, December & January! students took their grandparents on a tour of their classrooms and building. NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS On the way out of the building they had the opportunity to get a picture Caleb Brubaker taken in the photo booth. Our students were really excited to have had this Justin Gonzales Jr. experience. THANK YOU grandparents for making this such a special day!! Madison Roschie Lorelle LaNauze Phoenix Bryan Kaylee Sweeney Brandon Thomas Jr. Brynn Ward Alice Rainey Sophia Rainey Olivia Thomas Milee Behnke Brady Kern Aundrei Peace Elizabeth Strawman Brayden Gilts Milo Hayden Brayden Kimble Addie Gilbert Bradley Thomas Parker Eidenour Nukilo Maxwell Alisha Delarosa Autumn Gilbert Shelby Biddle Jayden Carvajal Paul May Jordyn Wedge Elijah Scifers DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Isabelle Alge Darnell Holmes Jr. Bryceson Ward Bryant Montesinos Quintero Cash Allen Raelynn Frederick Avrey Reinbolt Riley Beaverson Connor Yonikus Phoenix Medellin Hannah Stahl Adam Smelser Donald Martin III Simon Roth Keely Albert Kayden Hurley Christian Huff Kendall Shaull Lacey Wallace Dathan Billiot Jr. Jacob Stevens Avery Davis Malcolm Conley Aubrey Payne Aurionna Smithback Harper Smithback Bailee Ferguson Elena Carlson Chloe Nighswander Makayla Eidenour Kayla Tody Kara Jacquot Benett Ebert Students learn what to do if there is a fire in their home. Shelly Crook Mr. Reinhart takes them through the steps of fire safety. JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Kyle Fawcett FIRE SAFETY DAY AT LAKOTA Braxton Quaintance Students in Pre-School through fourth grade observed Fire Safety week Adelyn Travis October 11th-14th. Tips were given on fire safety during the morning Bailey Markin announcements, students participated in a fire drill, and teachers planned Leviticus Ulmer Kindergartener Bradley Boze Elena Wyant (Mrs. Ochs Class) tries activities such as art work and reading books about fire safety. Mrs. Draeger assists Logan Thomas Austin Harman On Thursday October 13th, the Kansas Fire Department and the Bet- with Fire personnel equipment. Joseph Rubel on a Fire Safety Helmet. Mason Brubaker tsville Fire Department came to Lakota. The firemen shared tips on how Yanel Castillo to be safe, what to do if there was a fire, showed their trucks and explained LAKOTA Kyrie Goble what they had to wear to protect themselves from a fire. For the first time, Kaylynn Weller Elijah Turner the students went through a “Smoke House” to practice how to get out LOCAL Parker Little in case of a fire in their home. We would like to thank the Ballville Fire Abigail Bender Department for allowing us to use this house to teach our students. SCHOOLS Cailyn Binkley Braden Anderson We especially would like to thank Mr. Jim Reinhart, Mr. Bob Dible, Mr. 5200 C.R. 13 Chloe Foos Brandon Thomas, Christina Lewis and Jeremiah McDonald from Kansas Kansas, OH 44841 Rebecca Williams Fire Department and Dave Smalley, Bobbi Smalley and C.J. Smalley from PH: 419-986-6650 Makennah Brause FAX: 419-986-6651 Hunter Thomas Bettsville Fire Department who volunteered to spend the day with our Andrew Ault students and teach them about fire safety. Isabella Peace Spencer Moyer Grace Reinhart Sabrina Wallace FromFrom thethe LakotaLakota StaffStaff Bryce Zender Ty Garn Robert Fought andand BoardBoard ofof EducationEducation Case Timmons Page 8 - December 2016 EVENTS CONCERT ETIQUETTE As concert season is upon us, the music CALENDAR teachers here at Lakota will be teaching the December students about Concert Etiquette. We would 21-30 Winter Break-No School also like to help you, the audience, understand January the do’s and don’ts of Concert Etiquette. 2-3 Winter Break-No School What Is Good Concert Etiquette? 4 Teacher In-Service Day-No School It is the behavior that is considered appropri- 5 Classes Resume ate and polite while enjoying or performing 13 End of Second Quarter a live musical performance. Good concert 16 Martin Luther King Day-No School etiquette shows respect for the conductor, February performers, other audience members, and the 20 President’s Day-No School music that is being performed. (Possible Make-Up Day) What Should I Do As An Audience Member? 1. Sit quietly and wait for the concert to begin. You may talk softly while you are LAKOTA MUSIC waiting. Do not talk or make noises during BOOSTERS the performance. It can be very distracting The Lakota Music Boosters meet the 4th to the performers. Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Staff 2. Applaud after each full piece of music Dining Room. The organization welcomes LAKOTA’S GOT TALENT! has been completed. your attendance and input! There are usually Recently, Lakota Show Choirs and Lakota Second Division: Zoie Lamb (1st), 3. Sit quietly during the performance. When no meetings in December and July. The officers Music Boosters sponsored a fundraiser Brooke Trumpler (2nd), Trinity Koppus a performing organization presents a concert, for the 2016-2017 school year are Theresa dinner event called “Lakota’s Got Talent”. (3rd - tie), Lindsey Siever (3rd - tie), Tessa they are putting forth their best effort; and Below, President; Marlene Mason, Secretary Students, grades K-12, were welcome to Burkett, Xavier Dee, James Mooney, Sa- they should expect the same from those in and Sue Zuelzke, Treasurer. We look forward audition to be a part of a talent show to mantha Rhoads, and Sophie Slover the audience. to seeing you at our next meeting!! display any entertaining talent they pos- Third Division: Kelsey Johnson (1st), 4. Keep concert programs quiet during the sessed. Many students chose to do some- Morgan Johnson (2nd), Berenice Gonzalez performance. RAIDER BASKETBALL thing musical. However, we had several very with Samantha Rickard (3rd - tie), Erica 5. If you must get up to leave during a concert, talented dance acts! Our three judges were Hartley (3rd - tie), Alana Gracia, and Erin do so only at the end of a groups’ performance CHEER CLINIC our own Mr. Aaron Brown (a high school Hartley with Trinity Morelock or between pieces. It is best if you stay for the SAVE THE DATE!!!!! January 27, math teacher), Mrs. Emily Abbott (a 2012 People’s Choice Voting: Erin Hartley entire concert. 2017 will be the Raider Basketball Cheer Lakota grad and music educator), and Mr. and Trinity Morelock 6. Cell phones should be turned off or to Clinic. Students will perform during half time David Lester (local musician extraordinaire Thank you to everyone who came out mute. Watches set to beep on the hour should of the JV game at the Lakota vs. St. Wendelin and Terra Community College adjunct fac- to donate time and materials to the event! also be turned off. These high-pitched beeps Game. Entry fee is $20.00, (CASH ONLY ulty). Two food trucks provided food with A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who are distracting to everyone. Listening to ipods PLEASE). Girls will get a t shirt, entry into made-to-order entrees. In between the age came to support students involved in La- or playing games during the performance is the game and a ribbon for their hair. There divisions, the Lakota Show Choirs provided kota’s Got Talent! For the first year of the impolite to the performers. will be practice earlier that week. Watch for additional entertainment choreographed by event, Lakota Show Choirs had an amazing 7. Please use discretion in taking photos. registration forms to come home in December. the amazing Amy Conrad. turn-out and we can’t thank you all enough Flash photos during a performance are ex- If you get a chance, congratulate the fol- for your support, kindness, generosity, and tremely distracting for all. GIVE KIDS lowing students on being amazingly brave most of all, PATIENCE! We learned a lot 8. Parents should keep small children seated to display their talents in solo and duo acts: from our debut year and we already have with them and not allow them to move around A SMILE DAY First Division: Jett Koppus (1st), Zoe major plans to make next year’s event even during the concert. If very young children Submitted by Mrs. Beth Crawford, School Nurse Johnson (2nd), Grace Waltermier (3rd), and better. We hope to see you all next year so become restless and disrupt others ability to Oral health is important for overall health Marissa Collins with Caidence Iler you can experience our event as it grows listen, please take them from the performance and dental disease is preventable. Tooth decay and matures. area until they are quiet. is nothing to smile about. It hurts. Many children who have tooth decay have difficulty eating, sleeping, or paying attention in school. PTO FUNDRAISER PRIZE WINNERS February 3, 2017 is National Give Kids a Smile Lunch with Mrs. Ward 2nd Grade – Giant Rice Krispie – Day. It’s part of the American Dental As- Kindergarten – Nate Stewart from Mrs. Blachuta’s Class Colson Smith from Mrs. Sayre’s Class sociation’s Action for Dental Health campaign. Lee Zaker from Mrs. Sayre’s Class 3rd Grade – Class Cookie Party – Mrs. Cline’s Class Dentists across the country will provide free 1st Grade – Elena Carlson from Mrs. Hoffman’s Class Teacher winner of $75.00 dental health services to qualifying children 18 Alicia Garner from Mrs. Dussel’s Class 4th Grade – online shopping spree – Mrs. Ridgely and under. The Dental Center of Northwest Yanel Castillo from Ms. Langstaff ’s Class Ohio in Findlay will be participating in this event. To register your child for Give Kids a Smile, see the information on the Lakota website or contact Mrs. Crawford at 419-986- 6640 before January 23, 2017. Together, we can give kids a smile! LAKOTA PTO NEWS Thank you to all of those whom picked up your fundraiser items. We raised a little over $12,000! This is by far our biggest fundraiser in the last three years. We GREATLY AP- PRECIATE all of your support. We can’t wait to get new playground equipment so things aren’t so crowded. We had our Santa Shop this week and had a great response. We absolutely love seeing the student’s faces when they buy things for their family. The students even got some little gifts from PTO. We also had our fundraiser limo party for those students who sold 18 items. We had a stretch Hummer and the kids absolutely LOVED it. The kids also had a pizza party. Don’t forget you can still order 31 items. You can go to the school website and click on the link from there to order! Just a reminder; our meetings are every 3rd Monday of the month unless it falls on a holiday, then it is the 3rd Tuesday of that Students who sold 18 items and got a stretch Hummer limo ride on Friday, December 2: month. Keep your eyes on the lookout for Samantha Nye, Alexis Ault, Ishiaha Smith, Adalynda Doyle, Kaitlynne Repasz, Lee Zaker, Chloe Nighswander, Ethan Wiechman, Alicia upcoming events. The father/daughter dance Garner, Lasea Magnus, Dakota Howe, Bailynn Keeran, Justin Gonzales, Conner Beck, Bradley Boze, Aubrey Payne, Zoey Anderson, will be here before we know it. Again, thanks Landon Tarris, Jessi Hayman, Madison Roschie, Shelby Biddle, Frankie Rader, Luis Campos, Braxton Quaintance, Kailynn Smith, Olivia for all of your support! Thomas, Myles Tarris, Sami Bleckinger, Cayden Bursiek, Nate Stewart, Stran Schimmel, Shelby Spaulding, Emma Jurovcik, Bryce Zender