ARCADIA LOCAL SCHOOL Non-Profit 19033 St. Rt. 12 Organization s Arcadia, OH 44804 U.S. Postage Paid kin Permit No. 6 ds RETURN SERVICES REQUESTED R e UPDATE Fostoria, OH 44830 The Boxholder Arcadia Local School District Volume 5 Issue 4 May 2012 James Graham, Pres. Tanner Cole, V. Pres. Kathryn Duncan, Treas. Johnston Baird, Secy. Raven Aurand Grant Baker Stephanie Below Jade Bolen Hannah Brandeberry Dirk Breidenbach Hope Burns R. Trevor Colman M. Michael Cramer Dominick Diller Cierah Feasel Annie Firestone Lucas Fox Alysha Funk Kirsten Glick Samantha Greenwell Jessica Hackworth Caleb Harris Loren Huntley Lucas Huntley Kathryn Kapostasy Meeghan Kelly Jessica KneƩle Miranda Leal Dakota Lenhart Connor Lewis Brandon Ludwig Amy Mathias Lane MelloƩ Kelsey Morrison Shannon Moses Chase Myers Zabreannon Nye Serina Philipps Kacie Pohlman Lucas Recker Eric Reinhart Seth Riegle Evan Riggs GarreƩ Schling Not pictured: Danielle Sherick Britni Slayter Connor Smith Hailey Thomas Mariyah Thompson Kyle Wellman Lucas WhiƩa Kendra Wilkins Baili Bostwick, MaƩhew Smith, Jacob Van AƩa Page 2 The Redskins UPDATE May 2012 From the Superintendent ~ Laurie Walles The 2011-12 school year is quickly drawing to a close. This year has flown by in a flurry of student achievements and activities. As we conclude another successful year of school at Arcadia Lo- cal, a huge THANK YOU to the community for your continued support of education through passage of the two Emergency levy renewals in March. The support demonstrated for this district finan- cially and through community collaboration truly enables the success of the district. As the school year ends, I want to take this opportunity to recognize and thank three dedicated employees who will be retiring from the district this year. Mrs. Anita Rickle, Food Service Supervisor, Mrs. Sue Steinhauer, Elementary Secretary and Mr. Jim Kettner, Intervention Specialist. Mrs. Rickle has spent 32 years preparing quality and tasty meals for students and staff, Mrs.Steinhauer has the honor of being the only Elementary secretary which the district has ever employed providing her helpful assistance to students, parents and staff for 37 years, and Mr. Kettner has been with the district for 13 years working to individualize education for elementary, middle and high school students. All these individuals have dedicated inordinate amounts of time and energy to the district and will be missed. We wish them all the best as they enter the next phase of life. The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has proposed several changes in the rating system for schools, student assessment and evaluation methods for teachers and administrators. Curriculum rigor will be increased over the next few years. Ranking and ratings of public schools may appear differently than today. The new system would grade schools in A, B, C, D, F format by averaging the student performance index, state assessment indicators, value added data and performance gap information. Although we are an “Excellent” district, Arcadia would be graded as “B” under this new proposal. Rest assured, the staff and administration are keeping abreast of the escalating demands and working to prepare for the possible changes ahead. During second semester, the high school application for recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence was submitted to Washington, D.C., three new grants were approved by The Community Foundation for science projects and a grant for a middle school/elementary student summer reading program. In addition, a $10,000 grant was submitted to Monsanto Corp. for incorporation of robotics with agri- cultural and science education in Gr. 5-12. The only constant in education is change and the district will continue moving forward striving to meet new ODE mandates as they are finalized. In conclusion, a very special thanks to the many volunteers, Booster groups, PTA, Arboretum Committee, parents and staff for working diligently on behalf of students this past year. The “tradition of excellence” remains alive and vibrant in this district as we conclude another productive year and look forward to the future. 2012Valedictorian 2012 Salutatorian Stephanie Below Kirsten Glick Stephanie participated in cheer- Wilmington College will be leading, and was a member of welcoming Kirsten this fall. While National Honor Society. She took at Arcadia, Kirsten was a member advantage of Post Secondary edu- of National Honor Society and cation while in High School. student council and also attended Stephanie will be studying at Post Secondary courses. She also Indiana University Purdue played basketball, softball, and University Indianapolis. volleyball. Congratulations Stephanie! All the best Kirsten! Class of 2012 Graduation Sunday, June 3, 2012 2:00 pm Gymnasium School Contact Information 19033 St. Rt. 12, Arcadia, OH 44804 School Phone: 419.894.6431 Fax: 419.894.6970 Central Office: Elementary Office: High School /Middle School Office: Transportation: Laurie Walles, Superintendent X101 David Golden, Principal X301 Cathy Schroll, Principal X201 Doug Smith, Supervisor X103 Melissa Patch, Treasurer X102 Sue Steinhauer, Secretary X300 Tammy York, Secretary X200 Athletic Directors: Rita Feasel, Secretary X100 Pat Ramsey, Guidance X202 Paul Schoemaker X106/Dave Uitto X106 The Redskins UPDATE May 2012 Page 3 Mark Your Calendar! May 10 Aluminum Can Collection 5:30 pm—7:30 pm May 11 First Grade Mother’s Day Tea 2:00 pm May 12 Prom May 14 Title I Parent Mtg. Elem Library 6 pm May 15 Elem. and MS Spring Concert 7 PM 4-8 choirs, 5-8 band New Gym For six Thursdays throughout the Sports Physicals @NWO see page 2012 summer break, students in May 18 Talent Show 6:00 New Gym see page 20 grades preK-8 are invited to visit the May 20 Spring Arts 3:00 Auditorium Arcadia Elementary/Middle School Artwork/9-12 Band/Choir Library to check out, share, and of May 21 Spring Sports Banquet 6:30 pm course to read books. May 22 HS Awards Program Students who visit the library will May 25 Seniors Last Day! have the opportunity to win free May 28 NO SCHOOL Memorial Day books, gift certificates for the 2012 May 30 Last day for Students Thursday AM PM Fall Scholastic Book Fair, and prizes. June 3 Graduation 2:00 Gym Students will also receive June 7 10:00 –12:00 6:00-8:00 free popcorn each visit. June 7 Library open 10am– Noon, 6pm—8pm June 14 Library open 10am– Noon, 6pm—8pm June 14 10:00-12:00 6:00-8:00 June 21 Library open 10am– Noon, 6pm—8pm June 25th—July 6th NO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES on or off site! June 21 10:00-12:00 6:00-8:00 July 12 Library open 10am– Noon, 6pm—8pm July 12 10:00-12:00 6:00-8:00 July 19 Library open 10am– Noon, 6pm—8pm July 26 Library open 10am– Noon, 6pm—8pm July 19 10:00-12:00 6:00-8:00 August 16 7th grade/new student Orientation 5:30 Aud. School Pictures 11 am—5:30 pm MS/HS Schedule pick-up Pay School Fees July 26 10:00-12:00 6:00-8:00 August 21 Elementary Open House 3:30—5:30 When visiting the library, please use the entrance behind the elemen- August 22 First Day of School tary, between the modular classrooms and the cafeteria. This is the August 29—Sept 3 NO SCHOOL Fair Break entrance to the elementary office from the back of the building. August 4 Classes Resume A huge THANK YOU needs to be given to the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation for the grant money to purchase the books and supplies that will be used throughout the summer library. Sept. 14 Scheduled 2 hour delay Page 4 The Redskins UPDATE May 2012 Elementary Principal Update from Dave Golden We are in our final month of school for the year and we have a busy month on tap. As you can see from the calendar, there is a lot going on so just hang on as it will scream by. We have just finished up our Ohio Achievement Assessments and the students and teachers did a great job working their way through it. We would like to thank you for coming in and sharing a great day on our 2nd Annual K.I.S.S. Day where smiles from children and adults were the order of the day. Your presence is so meaningful and I hope you can continue to be there as a positive influence in their lives. The Book Fair took place that week and it was fun to see them get so excited about books. With the end of April, our six months of “Character” education comes to an end. The word of the month was “Citizenship” and our nominees were as follows: KINDER- GARTEN – Emma Nash and Aurda Adams, 1st GRADE - Tommy Keefe and Faith Shellhammer, 2nd GRADE – Bowen Suman and Logan Crawford, 3rd GRADE – Sierra Layton and Ryan Sparks, 4th GRADE – Carolyn Hofaker and Kariona Doll, 5th GRADE – Maddison Conley and Samantha Watkins, 6th GRADE – Alexis Salyers and Dlyan Fenimore. Congratulations to these students and all the nominees throughout the year. Throughout the past newsletters, I have periodically talked about the value of reading and tips to making reading a priority in your homes. The teachers have been meeting throughout the second half of the year about how to improve reading in our students. Next year you will find some changes in how we approach the encour- agement of reading for your children. One of the specific outcomes of the teacher’s discussions was to start opening the library once a week during the summer. Make sure you look for this summer activity, which is themed “Catch a Tale”. We look forward to seeing your children this summer at the library as there will be both morning and evening hours for your convenience.