Ranger News December 2018 www.nrcs.net Superintendent’s Message Ensuring the Safety of Our Students On November 27, the North ents asking which safety topics I am also excited to report that Supervisor, for their leadership Ridgeville City Schools and the they were interested in learning district recently piloted swing and dedication with the initiative. City of North Ridgeville collab- more about. Survey respondents arm cameras to record and report I would also like to thank the orated to host a were most interested in learning violators who do not stop for members that are on the district's Parent Safety about plans to address a potential school buses and endanger our Safety Committee, which in- Forum at the intruder, emergency preparation, children. The Board of Education cludes high school resource of- Academic school drills and additional proactively took into account the ficer Calvin Cross and Academic Center. Student social/emotional/mental concerns parents and community Center school resource officer safety is a top health supports available. members expressed regarding Frank Trampush. Members of priority and a These topics were explained by the safety of students that utilize the Safety Committee meet shared respon- a panel of school administrators our busing and invested in these monthly to discuss how the sibility, which and city leaders, highlighting the cameras. Currently, there are North Ridgeville City Schools the city and Superintendent collaboration between the four buses equipped with these can maintain a safe atmosphere schools takes Ramsey-Caserio schools and the city to share cameras. During the first two days of for our students to learn. very seriously. resources to keep students safe implementation, the cameras cap- As the superintendent of the North The goal of the evening was to ex- in school and in the community. tured five vehicles failing to stop for Ridgeville City Schools, I will plain to parents and community The forum ended with attendees buses. continue to work collaboratively members the collaboration that having the opportunity to go to a In the future, the district plans to add with the Board of Education, exists between city officials and classroom in the Academic Center cameras to newly purchased buses. administrators, teachers, students, school officials around safety train- and participate in simulated safety I would like to thank Mr. Matt parents, and city officials to ensure ing, planning, and implementation. drills that students and staff practice Yunker and Ms. Tammy Butler, the safety of our students. In advance of the forum, the as part of our comprehensive safety the district’s Director of - Roxann Ramsey-Caserio, district sent out a survey to par- planning. Operations and Transportation Superintendent Project Lead the Way Provides Students at High School Real-World Experience On November 7, students from Todd Introduction to Engineering Design Bebb’s Project Lead the Way – (IED) is one of the foundation Introduction to Engineering Design courses in the Project Lead the class, received first-hand experience Way Pathway to Engineering of the engineering field. program. IED is tailored for stu- The class visited the University dents who are interested in design of Akron’s engineering depart- and engineering or another technical ment, engaging with staff and career. The class is geared towards students about the vast opportu- grades 9-10, but Bebb says that he nities that are available in the welcomes juniors and seniors to engineering industry. enroll in the course. “I think going to Akron and see- “IED gives students the opportunity ing how all of their engineering to develop skills in research and anal- programs work is something ysis, teamwork, technical writing, amazing,” senior Zachary De Sha engineering graphics, and problem said. “It’s the job field that I want Students from the NRHS Introduction to Engineering Design class visit solving,” Bebb said. “IED chal- to go into since I’ve been lit- the University of Akron. lenges students to continually tle, and seeing that it’s easily hone their interpersonal skills available to me, that it’s not far from home, is more than exciting.” (Continued on page 2) December 2018 www.nrcs.net Twitter: @NRCSRangers Facebook: North Ridgeville City Schools Notable Happenings in the District Academic Center Elementary Cure, students at the Ranger secretary Lana Sas and high High-Tech Academy and school math teacher William students at the Academic Majcher were named the Center in grades 5-8 raised November Staff Members $1,046.25 for the American of the Month. Cancer Society and $720.85 for the North Ridgeville Students in the Academic Community Care. Center 8 Green Studio par- ticipated in the 2nd Annual Through the sale of Team Rake a Difference. Students Kaylee bracelets and Balling and teachers traveled to for Kaylee basketball camp, Cadet Drive to lend a $2,728.41 was raised to helping hand to members in our help pay for medical bills community. for Kaylee Focht. Kaylee was diagnosed with The Early Childhood Learning meningitis this summer and Community received a is currently back at school. Amtryke Early Intervention Students from the Academic Center 8 Green Studio took part in the 2nd Therapeutic Foot Propelled Annual Rake A Difference. A Ranger PopSocket sale Tryke from the North will run until December 14. Ridgeville Kiwanis Club. Visit NRCS.net for more The bike will be used in the therapy department. Through Costumes for the information. What’s Up in The District? Thursday, December 6 Media Center, 6:30 p.m. High School Band Concert, Thursday, December 13 ECLC, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $6 for adults, $4 for seniors/ Liberty Grade 2 Concert, students NRAC Cafetorium, C Pod ,6 p.m., D Pod and C1, Friday, December 7 7:15 p.m. Preschool Typical Peer Tuesday, December 18 Application Opens High School Choir Concert, Monday, December 10 ECLC, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $6 for adults, $4 for seniors/ Grade 6 Band Concert, students NRAC Cafetorium, Students learn about the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) design 6:30 p.m. Board of Education Regular Meeting, Academic Center team Formula Team car. Tuesday, December 11 Community Room, 6 p.m. (Continued from page 1) College. Ranger High-Tech Academy “I think it’s nice to have an en- grades 2-4, Band and Choir ECLC PTA Meeting, Magic of Lights Teachers Lounge, 7 p.m. and creative abilities while apply- gineering program so close to performance, Cuyahoga ing math, science, and technology home, especially at my school,” County Fairgrounds, Wednesday, December 19 knowledge learned in other courses De Sha said. “It also shows 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. to solve engineering design problems more opportunity for students… Grade 4 Concert, NRAC and communicate their solutions.” Instead of going to school and Liberty PTO Meeting, Art Cafetorium, 5:15 p.m. and In addition to early exposure to the learning this information brand Room, 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. engineering field, one of the benefits new as a freshman in college, Wednesday December 12 Thursday, December 20 of IED is that the course provides you can learn it as a freshman in students an opportunity to earn col- high school and have a step Grades 7-8 Band Concert, NRAC 5-8 Boosters lege credit. If a student passes ahead when you go to college.” NRAC Cafetorium, Meeting, NRAC 5-8 Media 6:30 p.m. Center, 6:30 p.m. with a grade of B or better, they Bebb noted when students are are eligible up to five credit hours. finished with IED, they have the Grades 3-4 PTO meeting, December 24-Janurary 2 Credits are offered through a partner- chance to continue the high NRAC 3-4 No School: Winter Break ship with Lorain County Community school engineering program. December 2018 www.nrcs.net Twitter: @NRCSRangers Facebook: North Ridgeville City Schools Milner officially signs with BGSU On November 14, senior Lauren cer game against Wright State, Milner signed her National Letter Milner verbally committed to play of Intent to play soccer at Bowling soccer at BGSU. Green State University. “After the game I told the coach- “It’s an incredible feeling to es, this is where I want to go,” finally be able to be committed Milner said. and going somewhere that I’m A midfielder and center back, happy to be.” Milner ended the 2018 campaign Hopeful to have the opportunity with two goals and three assists. to play soccer at BGSU, Milner She earned the accolades of Division emailed the coaching staff and I First Team All-Cleveland, First asked them to attend to one of Team All-Southwestern Confer- the showcases for the club team ence, and First Team All-Lorain she played for. County. The coaches scouted Milner “I’m extremely thankful for my during the showcase, and soon time at North Ridgeville and thereafter, she visited the cam- Lauren Milner signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her soccer everyone that has contributed to pus and met the coaching staff. career at Bowling Green State University. my soccer success this year - it Milner added she was scouted a was a great way to end my few more games after the visit. Then, on September 10, 2017 when she attended a BGSU women’s soc- career.” High school principal Tom Szendrey presents the Southwestern Conference Most Cade Riley, left, and Ryan Calvert, right, signed their National Letter of Valuable Award to Alec Matej. intent to play baseball at Lakeland Community College. Golfer Matej Honored at Banquet Riley, Calvert commit to Lakeland After a remarkable year on the 18-hole average of 77, and a 9-hole Teammates and seniors Ryan Calvert said.