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COPLEY-FAIRLAWN CITY SCHOOLS

YOUR SCHOOL REPORT

From Dr. Roger L. Saurer, Superintendent

Our school board members are district citizens who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to both the Copley-Fairlawn City Schools as well as to the community. It is appropriate that appreciation and recognition be extended to them.

Too often the personal sacrifi ces which they routinely make as school board members are taken for granted or overlooked.

Too often the important role our school board members play in assuring local control over Copley-Fairlawn City Schools is overlooked. This important role is in the hands of people we know and trust—board members who live in the community and are neighbors and friends.

Too often it is forgotten that, in the tradition of representative democracy, school board members are the community’s connection to infl uencing how Copley-Fairlawn City Schools are governed.

Too often school board members are criticized without knowledge of all the details or factors that went into any given decision.

Too often the efforts of school board members go unrecognized and unrewarded.

In Ohio, January has been designated as School Board Recognition Month. This is a time to show our appreciation and to recognize how our school board members work together to provide leadership for our schools.

The school board works closely with parents, educational professionals, and other community members to create the educational vision needed for our students. It then formulates goals, defi nes results and sets the course for the excellent educational program that our students and parents have come to expect from the Copley-Fairlawn City Schools.

The school board is accountable to the public. It is responsible for assuring the public that the money allocated to the Copley-Fairlawn City Schools is providing a good return on their investment. Thus, the board oversees regular assessment of the district’s students, staff, and programs.

The school board is also a strong advocate for Copley-Fairlawn City Schools and is responsible for communicating the needs of the school district to the public as well as communicating the public’s expectations to the district.

Join with others throughout our district and across the state to salute the men and women who provide governance of public schools. Make a special effort to tell each school board member that his or her hard work has been noticed and is very much appreciated.

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YOUR SCHOOL REPORT

January is School Board Recognition Month

Ken Calderone9th Year

Sue Emich3rd Year

John Trecaso7th Year

Julie Schafer9th Year

Charles Dressler2nd Year

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Mason L. Averill, a junior at Copley High School, scored a perfect score on the ACT and on the SAT. A perfect score on the ACT is 36 and on the SAT is 2400. Mason was recognized for his ac-

complishment on the ACT during the October 16th Board of Education Meeting.

On May 5, 2007, students in the Akron area took action in order to reach out a helping hand and stop the genocide that is ravaging Darfur. Elisa Leonard, a 2007 graduate of Copley High School, began this campaign with the idea of having a style show and a luncheon. She hoped to raise between two and three thousand dollars, which would be sent to the International Rescue Committee, earmarked for Darfur. Her entire committee consisted of fi ve girls from various schools in the area, including Mary Forchione, a 2007 Copley High School graduate and Molly Leonard, currently a junior at Copley. The committee designed invitations, met with caterers, put together the designers, organized the models, helped choose their clothing, ran the dress rehearsal, organized the seating, choreographed the music, and went to local businesses in order to put baskets together for a raffl e. In the end, the event raised over $5,600 for Darfur. The Association of Fundraising Professionals at the National Philanthropy Day Celebration held on November 16, 2007 honored Elisa, Mary and Molly. Copley High School principal, Mr. William Steffen, was in attendance.

Mrs. Connie Kosanovich, Copley High School science teacher, is pictured with student members of the Copley High School Environmental Club. Students are responsible for a variety of environmentally safe projects at Copley High School, including paper recycling.

The cast of Our Town smiles after a weekend of very successful shows. Next up for the Copley Drama Department is Arsenic and Old Lace scheduled for January 24, 25, and 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Pictured at left are the senior participants of Copley High School’s Man of the Year Com-petition. Pictured

(back row, left to right) are Drew Bowser, Elliott Dunaye, Dan Manton, Collin Scott, Chau Vo, and Evan Plescia, pictured (front row, left to right) are Jeremy Kirk, Justin Beard, and David Kim. Evan Plescia won this years competition.

A Copley High School art student volunteers her time face painting at the local Fairlawn Applebees’s during a recent fundraising event this past fall.

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Students from Mrs. Melissa Capper’s second grade class at Arrowhead Primary School, pictured from left to right, Marcus Turner, Harlee Labriola, Stephanie Henry, Cole Aufdenberg and Q-Bear enjoy an afternoon of Guidance with Mrs. Pamela Long-Rice, Guidance Counselor.

Copley-Fairlawn Middle School parents attend the annual ABC Breakfast in November. CFMS students are recognized for their academic achievements during the previous nine-week grading period. Honor roll, merit roll, and students who receive straight A’s are recognized every nine-weeks.

Mrs. Lori Ciulla, Copley-Fairlawn Middle School music teacher, assists the 8th grade guitar students during a recent recital.

Students in Mrs. Debbie Wegner’s art class at Copley-Fairlawn Middle School pose for a picture with their homemade snowfl ake decorations to celebrate the winter season.

Eighth grade students from Copley-Fairlawn Middle School pose for a holiday photo dressed in their holiday themed apparel.

The 7th grade Blue Team from Copley-Fairlawn Middle School pose for a team photo dressed in their district motto, Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow, sweatshirts.

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News From News From Fort Island Fort Island

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During Red Ribbon Week in October, schools across the country focus their attention on the benefi ts of a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Pictured above is Mrs. Jeanne Mathey’s fi rst grade class at Arrowhead Primary School with MoJo the Monkey. The attire for the day was camoufl age, tie-dye or Hawaiian shirts. The day’s theme was “It’s a jungle out there. So let’s stay drug-free!”

As a culminating activity to an Economics Unit, students in Mrs. Sue Crouse’s 4th grade class at Arrowhead got to bid with their economic “money” at an auction. Throughout the 6-week unit, students earned “money” for appropriate behavior, work habits, and academic achievement. At the auction, they used the decision making process to help them as they bid on games, crafts, sports items, puzzles, and other fun items.

Prior to being voted the Capital One #1 Mascot, Zippy, the mascot for The University of Akron made a surprise visit to Fort Island Primary School. He signed autographs, posed for pictures, walked with the children, and even played kickball. Fort Island students don’t “Fear the ’Roo”, they love him!

Halloween parties and the parade are traditions at Fort Island Primary School. Students shown here represent famous people and cultures in our world.

The girls in Mrs. Mary Kase’s second grade class get ready for the Winter Concert, “Flying Free”, led by music teacher, Miss Sally Timbrell.

Arrowhead students in Mrs. Melissa Capper’s second grade class decorated a tree for the holidays in the Nature Zone after Mr. Gary Novak, Principal, read them the story, “The Night Tree.”

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Students in Mrs. Kathy Welsh’s fi rst grade class and Miss Lisa Hillard’s second grade class at Fort Island Primary School collected 339 pairs of new socks to donate to St. Bernard’s Hunger Center. Several students remarked that they “never knew how good it felt to help someone else in need.” That is a life lesson.

Michael Elias, Rachel Siddall, Mrs. Michelle Caye, and Max Brozeit created a Gingerbread showplace with assistance from Mrs. Caye.

Mrs. Beth Kasper’s class had a very special visitor in December! Pictured above is Mrs. Beth Kasper, Multihandi-capped

teacher along with the MH students in her class at Herberich Primary School. Santa joined them for this special photo.

Third grade Bell Choir members, Nicole Keller and Mackenzie Juhasz, show their musical talents during the Herberich Primary School’s winter music program directed by Mrs. Holly Walton, music teacher.

Members of the Copley Kiwanis began construction for the PTA Outdoor Learning Center at Herberich Primary School.

Mrs. Diane Merkle, 2nd grade teacher and Mrs. Becky Higgins, 1st grade teacher rang in the season when the Herberich Primary School Staff Hand Chime Choir performed for the winter music program under the direction of music teacher Mrs. Holly Walton.

Herberich Primary School student artists created a unique community during Mrs. Cathy Wooley’s art classes. Students sculpted the dolls and designed the apparel.

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Educator of the Year Nominees

Educator of the YearMrs. Mary Jo Worthington, K-4 Art Teacher

This year, the PTA Council has bestowed the prestigious Educator of the Year honor on Mrs. Mary Jo Worthington, art teacher at Fort Island Primary School.

Mrs. Worthington earned a B.S. in Education (K-12) from Ashland University. Mrs. Worthington has taught at Rittman Schools, Art K-6 and for the last 20 years at Fort Island Primary School, Art K-4. She is a member of the Cuyahoga Art Center, Akron Art Museum and Ohio Art Education Association. For the last nine years she has been the Copley-Fairlawn City School’s Art Curriculum Development Coordinator. Mrs. Worthington is a co-chairperson as Craft Coordinator for Camp Quality, which is a week long camp for children with childhood illnesses for the last ten years.

When asked about her educational philosophy, Mrs. Worthington said, “My goal is to always teach as she would like her “children” or “grandchildren” to be taught with kindness and patience. They are only children and they just need direction.” Mrs. Worthington resides with her husband Randall of 40 years. She has 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Congratulations, Mrs. Worthington!

We proudly recognize the nominees for the Educator of the Year award as announced by the Copley-Fairlawn City Schools PTA. Each individual was nominated by his/her respective building PTA as its outstanding educator nominee. The names of the nominees were submitted to the district-level PTA Council for consideration. From these names, the PTA Council selected the 2007-2008 Educator of the Year. This year, the building-level Educator of the Year awards were presented to the following: Mr. Jesse Smith, Arrowhead Primary School; Mrs. Mary Jo Worthington, Fort Island Primary School; Mrs. Susan Thorkelson, Herberich Primary School; Mrs. Windy Lewis, Copley-Fairlawn Middle School; and Mrs. Vicki Smith, Copley High School.

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The PTA Council has elected Mrs. Nina Hanhold as the 2007-2008 Helping Hands district-wide award recipient for Copley-Fairlawn City Schools. Mrs. Hanhold is an excellent choice because of her extensive record of service and willingness to become involved in a vast variety of committees and projects.

Mrs. Hanhold has served Copley-Fairlawn City Schools PTAs in a variety of leadership roles not only locally but statewide. Mrs. Hanhold served on many PTA committees and eventually ended up being a Council Delegate. She has been elected Unit President, Council President, District Director for Ohio PTA, District 13 Advisor, and is currently Vice President of Field Service. She has been a Parent Volunteer Coordinator and Daffodil Chair, along with being involved with the Tobacco Prevention Coalition, Turkey Trot, and Relay for Life. She has been a den mom for Scouts, a chaperone and OMEA volunteer for Music Boosters, PSR teacher at St. Hilary and served on Faith Lutheran Pre-School Board. Mrs. Hanhold is currently an Intervention Specialist at Herberich Primary School. She resides in Fairlawn with her husband, Vincent and one of three sons. Congratulations Mrs. Hanhold!

Each school’s PTA annually recognizes outstanding individuals who “go above and beyond” in serving our schools and students. This year, the building-level Helping Hands awards were presented to the following: Mrs. Leigh Ann Hradil, Arrowhead Primary School; Mrs. Sue Gigliotti, Fort Island Primary School; Mrs. Beth Hofacker, Herberich Primary School; Mrs. Jodi Vrabec, Copley-Fairlawn Middle School; and Mrs. Nina Hanhold, Copley High School.

Helping Hands Award

Helping Hands Award Nominees

Mrs. Nina Hanhold, Copley High School

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Copley-Fairlawn Schools Foundation

Membership RegistrationName _______________________________Address: _____________________________City: ________________ State: ___________Zip: ______________ Amount:____________

Return to: Copley-Fairlawn Schools Foundation 3797 Ridgewood Road Copley, OH 44321

CFSF MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES (circle one) Gold: $25 (one Foundation gold logo pin) Family: $50 (two gold Foundation logo pins) Diamond: $1000 cumulative (Foundation pin with diamond) Corporate: $100 minimum (Special Foundation plaque & logo pin)

The Copley-Fairlawn Schools Foundation actively assists our school district in providing one of the best educational opportunities in the region. The Foundation is a 501(c)

(3) non-profi t organization operated separately from the school district by an independent volunteer Board of Trustees comprised of alumni and community leaders who are passionate about our children’s education.

The Foundation’s mission is to enhance the educational experience and opportunity of our community’s youth by funding college scholarships and educational classroom

projects. Since 1992, the Foundation has awarded 101 college scholarships to graduating seniors, totaling over $120,000, and has awarded 95 educational project grants to teachers, totaling over $35,000.

Funding provided by the Foundation would not be possible without the generous fi nancial support of individuals, families, groups and businesses. If you value

the excellent education and opportunity our schools provide to our children, please consider including the Foundation as part of your charitable giving and estate plan. Contributions are tax deductible and are deposited into the Foundation’s professionally managed investment fund. An annual gift of $500 or more entitles a contributor to name a scholarship. And for a one time gift of $10,000 or more, the Foundation creates an endowed scholarship, which generates income to fund annual scholarships well into the future.

For more information about the Foundation or how you may include the Foundation as part of your charitable giving or estate plan, please contact the Foundation President,

Denice Lentine, at (330) 664-4800.

In Memory

The Copley-Fairlawn Schools Foundation and Board of Trustees extend their grateful appreciation to those individuals who made contributions within the last quarter to the memorial funds listed.

Lauren BramanRuth Cleveland

Erin DillonDr. Ted Hamilton

Mark HamoGarred Kimmell

Blair David OliverAndy and Suzy Rader

Virgil Walker

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As a result of an awarded Copley-Fairlawn School Foundation Educator Grant, students in the classes of Mrs. Diane Lucas, Mrs. Nikki Kocsis, Mrs. Gina Johnson, and Mrs. Diann Shields at Arrowhead Primary School enjoyed a fun-fi lled learning experience in October, 2007. There were over 20 parent volunteers helping to teach station activities, assist with lunch in the outdoor classroom, and monitor the students in group activities. Mr. Gary Novak, Principal,

prepared a delicious lunch of hot dogs and carrot sticks for the students. The students also snacked on some of the

treats they created throughout the day such as buckeye candies and chocolate coated popcorn. The students created many fall themed items from their work stations such as “leaf people”, pumpkin plants, buckeye necklaces, acrostic acorn poetry and twig picture frames.

Students at Arrowhead Primary School make “leaf people” during a Fall Festival

partially funded by the Copley-Fairlawn School Foundation Educator Grant.

Buckeye candy making has become a popular activity at Arrowhead

Primary School. Pictured at left is a student attentively making buckeye candies during a Fall Festival for fellow students.

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Kindergarten Registration to be Held March 27, 2008

at Copley High School

Registration is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2008, for students who are entering Copley-

Fairlawn City Schools this fall as kindergarten students or as fi rst-time-enrolling grade one students. Registration will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Registration will be held in the auditorium at Copley High School, 3807 Ridgewood Road, Copley.

Parents are asked to bring the following when enrolling their child/ren: 1) a completed registration packet for the child (available from each primary school building, the Board of Education Offi ce or online at www.copley-fairlawn.org/district.htm); 2) parental photo identifi cation; 3) proof of residency in the district; 4) the child’s birth certifi cate showing that he/she is 5 years old prior to September 30, 2008; 5) the child’s immunization record; and 6) the child’s social security card. Guardians must present a legal certifi cate of guardianship or custody. Further information can be obtained from the schools: Arrowhead Primary at 330-664-4885, Fort Island Primary at 330-664-4890, and Herberich Primary at 330-664-4991.

The Copley-Fairlawn City Schools’ Entry Year/Mentoring Program sponsored a dinner to celebrate our district’s cultural diversity. The event was held at the Akron/Fairlawn Radisson hotel in Fairlawn on Wednesday evening, December 5.

Entry year teachers and their mentors as well as lead mentors throughout the district attended. In addition, Mrs. Beverly Parker, Assistant Principal, Copley-Fairlawn Middle School; Mr. Bill Kerrigan, Interim Principal, Copley-Fairlawn Middle School; Miss Kathleen Ashcroft, Principal, Herberich Primary School, also attended the event along with Dr. Roger Saurer, Superintendent and Mr. Brian Poe, Assistant Superintendent. Representing the Board of Education was Ms. Julie Schafer.

Copley High School students, Ping Zhuang, a senior, and Vito Sunoto, a freshman, were the guest speakers. Ping is from China, and Vito is from Indonesia. They shared amusing and enlightening information about their educational experiences.

Copley-Fairlawn City School’s Entry Year/Mentor Program Celebrate Diversity

Vito Sunoto, Copley High School freshman, Mrs. Nancy Shehata, Copley

High School ESL Tutor and Ping Zhuang, Copley High School senior are pictured

together during the school day. Vito and Ping were guest speakers at the Multicultural Dinner sponsored by the

Copley-Fairlawn City Schools Entry Year/Mentor Program in December.

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Copley High School students (left to right) Jackson Kulas, Joulia Shuk, and Grace Patuwo competed against Hudson and Rocky River High Schools on the Academic Challenge show on December 8. Copley High School won against both schools in its appearance.

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Copley-Fairlawn City Schools Offi cials Dedicate New High School AdditionOn January 8, 2008, Copley-Fairlawn City School offi cials hosted a dedication ceremony for the new Copley High School addition. This construction project provided eight new science classrooms, a new auxiliary gymnasium and a new multiple disabilities classroom. The project also included expansion and renovation of the school district’s instrumental and vocal music instruction facilities, renovation of fi ve general purpose classrooms and replacement of the seats in the John Halchin Memorial auditorium.

This project was made possible by the generous support of the Copley-Fairlawn Community who overwhelmingly passed a 2-mil Capital Improvements Levy on May 2, 2006. The Copley-Fairlawn City School District Board of Education, Administration and staff wish to thank you for your support and commitment to the education of our district youth.

Members of Copley-Fairlawn City Schools Board of Education and Administration participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured from left to right are Board of Education members Mr. Charles Dressler, Ms. Julie Schafer, Mr. Ken Calderone, and Mrs. Sue Emich, Dr. Roger Saurer, Superintendent, and Mr. Bill Steffen, Copley High School Principal.DRAFT