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. 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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