Cory-Rawson School District Newsletter August 2019 Volume 20 Issue 1 Superintendent’s News Achievements Information Message p.2 p. 2-8 p. 9-11 p. 12-13 From the Desk of ON THE COVER: Superintendent Huffman Over the summer, much work was done on a new construction. Greetings all! As always the sum- It is hard to believe that Septem- The new soccer building will fea- mer has been a busy time for ber is on the horizon. On a very ture concessions, ticket booths Cory-Rawson Schools. We con- personal note, the first of Septem- and a fully functional press box tinue to maintain/update our facili- ber marks the six month anniver- overlooking both of Cory- ties as the second phase of the sary of my brain surgery. Looking Rawson's soccer fields once it is high school flooring project has back I am extremely thankful for complete. This further proves been completed and significant God’s grace and humbled by the Cory-Rawson's commitment to HVAC work took place in the high outpouring of support shown by supporting our student-athletes school wing as well. Beyond the Cory-Rawson Communi- and providing them with the best these undertakings the mainte- ty. Words will NEVER be able to opportunities to excel on the nance and custodial crews did a express the gratitude felt in my field. fantastic job of preparing the heart for all the kind thoughts, buildings for the 2019-2020 words, and prayers offered on my school year. behalf. I loved this district be- fore, but the events of the last Elementary Meet the Teacher In addition to the physical several months have only en- Night, 2-3pm Wednesday, August 28th changes in the buildings a few deared Hornet Land closer to my staff changes occurred as heart. It is with these feelings I well. With this in mind, we wel- step into the role of superinten- come the following people to the dent determined to do what’s best Hornet Family: for kids as we work together to Booster Food Tent raise productive educated citi- HELP WANTED Mrs. Bethany Barnhart zens! #StingerUp! #WeAreCR! Would you like to volunteer to High School Counselor work or make a donation to the Music/Athletic Booster Club Mr. Kevin Blake Food Tent during the Hancock IDEA-B Funds County Fair? Please call April High School Science Teacher Holland at 419-889-4085 or e- Once again CRLS will be receiv- mail agholland1010@gmail. All Mrs. Jodi Gaietto ing Title VI-B Funds. These High School Principal proceeds go directly to our stu- funds are used to supplement dent athletes and musicians. special education and special Mr. Harold Parkins needs programs already in place Grounds Crew in the district and county. This allocation is earmarked to help Mrs. Stephanie Price- pay for the special educations School Social Worker services CRLS students receive Shop My Locker where you can design/ through the Hancock County Ed- customize HORNET spirit clothing to Mr. Caleb Scott ucational Service Center. The wear to school or to your favorite CR mu- Athletic & Career Develop- school system would like to con- sic or athletic event. Garments available tinue to use its IDEA-B money for for men, women, teens, kids, & even in- ment Director fants. Also available are accessories such this purpose. If you have any as blankets, towels, backpacks, hats, & Mr. Shawn Stevens questions or comments pertain- sports duffels—all can be personalized for Vocal Music Teacher ing to the use of these funds or the CR Hornets—athletics, music, FFA, our special education programs, FCCLA, NHS, Show Choir, Quizbowl, Additionally, Mrs. Rosenbauer will please contact the superinten- Art Club, etc. be teaching Family & Consumer dent’s office. The website is www.Shop.MyLocker.Net, Sciences this year as well. enter locker number eb020. 2 2019-20 Cory-Rawson JH Supply List Please pro- vide your homeroom or first period teacher with 1 box Kleenex! Mr. Klausing 8th Science Mr. Klausing 7th Science Binder with dividers and paper Binder with paper and dividers Mr. Lee 8th Social Studies Mr. Badertscher 7th Math Pencils TI 30XIIS Calculator Blue Pens 1 3-ring binder 3” 3-ring binder Composition Notebook Notebook Paper Tab Dividers for each binder Sm. Box colored pencils Mrs. Cheek 7th Math Mrs. Lee 8th English & Elementary 2” binder Loose leaf paper Literature Tab dividers (4) 1 2" 3-ring binder/with Supplies Kleenex notebook paper for each The Support Our Stu- class dents (SOS) parent Mr. Lee 7th Social Studies Tab dividers for each bind- group is funding ALL 3” Binder er school supplies for stu- Notebook paper 1 pack of 100 notecards dents in grades Kinder- Tab Dividers 2 jumbo book covers garten through Sixth Jumbo size book cover A composition/spiral note- grade. Parents will Pencils book shared between clas- need to acquire the fol- Blue pens ses lowing items for their 1 box colored pencils Pencils student(s): Highlighters Mr. Badertscher 7th English/Literature Blue Pens Bookbag 1 3-ring binder for each class Kleenex Gym Shoes - to be left Tab dividers for each binder at school Composition Notebook for each class Mrs. Cuellar 7/8 Acceler- Lunch Bag - optional ated English/Literature Mrs. McDaniel 7 th English/Literature #2 pencils THANK YOU Cory- #2 pencils One 3-ring binder Rawson Support Our 2 highlighters Tab dividers Students (SOS) for this 2 blue/black pens 1 pack 100 notecards program! 2” 3-ring binder with paper Jumbo book cover Tab dividers (8) 2 red pens Jumbo book cover Mr. Badertscher 8th Math Enter the double doors east of the auditorium, turn right, and proceed to TI 30XIIS Calculator the school office in the B wing. 1 3-ring binder with paper and tab dividers CR All Sports Passes Mr. Badertscher 8 th English/Literature 1 3-ring binder for each class Tab dividers for each binder All Sports passes grant admittance to all grades 7-12 school- sponsored home regular contests. Composition Notebook for each class $250 Family Passes—residential parents + dependent children in Elem, MS and/or HS; Children not yet in school are free Mrs. Cheek 8 th Math $90 Individual Adult Passes 2” binder with paper $65 Individual Student Passes Tab dividers (4) $35 Seniors age 60+ Book Cover If you purchased an all sports pass last school year, please Pencils bring your card with you. Passes will be renewed in the fall of Kleenex each school year similar to a vehicle license plate. There will be no additional charge the first time a pass is purchased; how- TI30XIIS Calculator ever, there will be a $5 replacement fee for a lost card. 3 Teacher is National Semifinalist Bus Routes Beth James, C-R’s Vocational Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor, Parents/students – Bus route start is among four Ohio high school skilled trades teachers out of the 50 and drop-off times are subject to teachers and teacher teams from across the country who were change during the first week of named as semifinalists for the 2019 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools school. We will use last year's Prize for Teaching Excellence. She is in the running for a share of $1 pick-up times as a baseline and million in total cash awards. adjust as necessary. We do not anticipate significant adjustments; Ms. James was chosen by an independent panel of judges from however, if there is a major adjust- among a field of 749 skilled trades teachers, from 26 states, who ap- ment, we will communicate the plied for the prize. With her strong family ties to production agricul- change via list serve announce- ture, Beth James brings lifelong experience and knowledge to the ment. students she teaches at Cory-Rawson High School in Rawson, Ohio. Ms. James grew up on a 1,200-acre farm and fell in love with teach- ing and learning agriculture as a high school student. Today, she in- Buses will start out at approxi- corporates welding, plumbing, electrical, hydraulics and woodwork- mately 6:30-7:00 a.m. and arrive at ing into her classroom, along with engine mechanics and animal and the school approximately 7:55 a.m. plant science. She also brings her experience designing and testing For your planning purposes please bio-products and studying food safety and security to the classroom. understand that the routes will be Each year, James and her students travel to Ohio State University’s a few minutes off for the first few Farm Science Review, where farmers and industry representatives weeks as we add or drop students discuss and showcase new agricultural technologies. In a state (including K and Pre-K) to the en- where one in eight jobs is related to agriculture, James prides herself rollment. All students need to ar- rive at their stop before the bus in “preparing the next generation of agriculturalist and skilled labor- ers.” (approximately 5-10 minutes). The 2019 semifinalists now advance to a second round of competi- If your name is not on the list tion, where they will be asked to respond to online expert-led video please call the Transportation De- learning modules designed to solicit their insights and creative ideas partment at 419-963-3415, ext. about teaching practices. The contenders will be asked how ideas 5000. Please also note that the from the modules might be used to inspire students to achieve excel- routes are subject to necessary lence in the skilled trades. Two changes as determined by the rounds of judging, each by separate independent panels of review- school (we do try to keep changes ers, will narrow the field to 18 finalists and, finally, name the three to an absolute minimum).