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This IssueDistrict News ...........................2, 4T.C. Knapp Elementary ...............3Senior Moments ..........................5Lohr Elementary .........................6Watson Elementary .....................7Whipple Heights Elementary ......8Genoa Elementary .......................9Edison Middle School ......... 10-11Athletics .....................................12Community News ......................13Perry High School ............... 14-15Pfeiffer Intermediate .................16

December 2014 volume XXIv • Number 3

Perry Local Schools MissionTo emphasize excellence in learning and provide opportunities for every child to realize his/her potential

in a safe environment. To encourage students to become responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners.

Friday Night Lights

This football season will be one for the history books. Last year, the Fighting Panthers fell on tough times, losing every game of the season and finishing with an 0-10 record. This season, was a different story. After losing a close game to Massillon and being beaten by a very tough Central Catholic team, the Panthers began to gel as a team. Following those two losses, the team went on a four-game win streak, and each game during this streak was a come from behind victory. The team’s success helped to inspire the community and to generate school spirit across the district. Even after falling to Glenoak in the season finale, the Panthers claimed the final playoff spot with the #16 seed. In addition to making the play-offs, the Panthers finished with two 1,000 yard rushers in senior Braxton Berry and junior Keishaun Sims. Congratulations to braxton berry on also being chosen

the MVP for the Federal League! When players, coaches, fans and students look back at this season, they’ll be able to recall proudly how they went from 0-10 one season to a play-off team the next.

The Perry High School marching band wrapped up their 2014 season with a second straight Superior rating at the omeA State marching band Finals in Dayton. The Marching Panthers had another outstanding year, earning Superior ratings at every competition they attended. Throughout their season, the band competed against over 125 marching bands from across Ohio, bringing home awards for best visual, best Auxiliary, best Percussion, and reserve Grand Champions. In october the Panthers earned the highest music score in school history at the maysville band Competition. In addition, the marching band has now earned 8 consecutive Superior ratings dating back to 2012 and has qualified for omeA State Finals for 4 consecutive years. The Perry band program has earned a reputation as one of the best in the state.

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STay CoNNeCTedBoard of Education

Marlene Capuano ................................... PresidentBetsy Elum .......................................Vice PresidentMike Brenner ............................................ MemberJim Casey .................................................. MemberDavid Ramos ............................................. Member

Perry Administration4201 13th Street, SW

Massillon, Ohio 44646330-477-8121

Fax: 330-478-6184perrylocal.org

office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Mr. Marty Bowe ............................. Superintendent Mr. Tom Ryan ..................Assistant SuperintendentMrs. Marcia Higgins ........................... Secretary to

SuperintendentTreasurer’s Office

330-477-8121 Fax: 330-478-6174

Mr. Jeff Bartholomew .............................TreasurerMs. Sheryl Shaw Stewart ......Business Operations

Curriculum/EMIS/Gifted/Pupil Services/Tech.Mrs. Mandy Gardinsky . Continuous Improvement Ms. Debbie Poland ....... Curriculum & Instruction Mrs. Heide Hamit .....................EMIS Coordinator Mr. Joe Hug ...........Gifted & Talented Coordinator Mrs. Rebekah Silla .......Director of Pupil Services Mr. Brian Paisley ...............Director of Technology

Food Service 330-477-3486

Mrs. Janet McLeese ...... Food Service Coordinator

Maintenance/Building & Grounds330-477-8121, Ext. 1019

Mr. Mark Randulic ............................... Supervisor

Transportation/Bus Garage330-477-1300

Fax: 330-477-3729Mrs. Mitzi Wagner ................................ Supervisor

The Perryite is a publication of PerryLocal Schools, a nonprofit organization. News releases, story ideas, comments and suggestions should be addressed to The Perryite, Keith brown, Perry local High School, 3737 13th Street, SW, Massillon, OH 44646.

NewsDistrictHappy Holidays, Perry!

Happy Holidays to our Perry families! on behalf of the board of education and all of us here at the schools, we hope winter is being as kind to you as possible, and we also hope that this season brings a time of joy and rest to you and your family. As we’ve progressed from the fall into our winter season, it’s nice to reflect on all the great accomplishments of our kids, and look forward to their new achievements. Inside these pages you’ll see some of the highlights from our first nine weeks, as well as from our fall extra-curricular programs, and a sneak peak at some of the upcoming winter events. We wish you a blessed holiday season, and as always, appreciate your support of our beloved Perry schools!

Sincerely,Marlene & Marty

Marty Bowe Superintendent

Marlene Capuano Board President&

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The Winner of the Kindness art Contest goes to...

This Fall students in Mrs. Davis’ art club participated in the 2014 Kindness Art Contest. This contest was part of the Stark County Library’s selection of Wonder as its one book, one Community initiative. Students were tasked with creating a poster that illustrated a precept, or a rule, about how people should behave. The focus was on kindness and the way to treat others. Kara Hill’s artwork was chosen as one of the grand prize winners out of over 275 submissions county wide! look for her artwork to be featured on a billboard near our school in the next month! Congratulations, Kara!

T.C. Knapp elemeNtary

STay CoNNeCTedT.C. Knapp Elementary

5151 Oakcliff, SWCanton, ohio 44706

330-478-6174Fax: 330-477-4542

Ms. Tricia Self Mrs. Laurie EssigPrincipal Secretary

Preschoolers Head to the Farm

The four preschool classes attended their first field trip of the year with a morning at Nickajack Farms. Despite the rain, the kids were still able to have a lot of fun! Students had the chance to pet a horse, play in the corn pit, learn about pumpkins, and even do some dramatic play at the “grocery store” in the discovery barn. before leaving, students were able to choose a pumpkin of their own to take home.

We’re “Koo Koo” for Koo Koo Kangaroo!Students listen to the humorous dance songs of Koo Koo Kangaroo often during their “brain breaks” in the classroom. It’s a great way to focus the students’ energy levels as teachers transition to different subjects throughout the day. on November 6, bryan and Neil, the members of Koo Koo Kangaroo, went from being just a goofy brain break to live celebrities at Knapp Elementary. When the duo arrived, the loud, thumping

music echoed throughout the hallways, stirring up excitement in everY classroom. The show was filled with loud music, silliness, laughter, and most importantly, lots of dancing and FuN! even the teachers had a chance to show off their moves! Thanks again to PAKT, our parent organization, for providing our students with this opportunity.

PaWS is a HIT with Knapp StudentsPAWS is a reading program that allows children to read with a therapy team, including a highly trained dog. The program pairs students with a therapy dog team to act as literacy mentors. The PAWS program has proven to be successful with increasing literacy skills, self-confidence, and the motivation to read.

Our literacy specialist, Ashley Carona, has worked with a certified trainer and retired teacher named Karen and her partner, Roxie the Basset Hound, for the past five years at Watson elementary. over those five years, mrs. Carona had Karen and roxie participate once a week during Panther Time. This year, PAWS has come to T.C. Knapp. During Karen and roxie’s scheduled time at Knapp, they assist students with reading intervention skills including letter names, letter sounds, comprehension and vocabulary. TC Knapp is excited and thankful to have such a unique program this year to aid our students in achieving their academic growth.

Literacy NightThe Title teachers of Knapp Elementary planned an outstanding Fall Literacy Night for the school’s students and families. The evening started with our principal, Miss Self, reading There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat. Families then traveled throughout the gym, participating in fun stations for all grade levels. A popular stop was the “spooky sight word search” where students used a flashlight to hunt for sight words in the hallway. Other activities focused on letter-matching, parts of speech, and figurative language. The night ended with a costume contest where prizes were given for the silliest costume, the most creative costume, and the best-dressed book character. Thank you to all who attended!


NewsDistrict

Five-year ForecastThe ohio Department of education requires that school districts submit a five-year forecast by october 31st of each year. The Perry local Schools board of education approved the five- year forecast at its october 28, 2014, regular meeting.

The five-year forecast is a planning tool that is based upon a snap shot of financial information that is known today. This document becomes outdated as new information becomes available or as information changes. It is the responsibility of the Treasurer to continually monitor and update the forecast as these changes occur.

Please contact District Treasurer, Jeff bartholomew, for additional information or questions you may have regarding finances.


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momeNtsSeniorall Things in Good Season

To all Perry Township Senior Citizens, I hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving with your loved ones.

The December flower is the Narcissus, also known as the daffodil. The December birthstone is the Tanzanite.

Happy birthday to those who will celebrate a December birthday.

Numerous opportunities are available for “volunteers at Aultman Hospital.” They provide support to both employees and patients. Volunteers must be at least 15 years old and have successfully completed ninth grade. If you are interested, please call lee Kenny at 330-363-6368 for more information.

DID YOU KNOW: Portsmouth, Ohio is the” SHOELACE CAPITAL” of the United States? “Mitchellace” is the name of the factory and they produce more than four million pairs of shoe laces every week.

A SMILE IS “CHEER” TO YOU AND ME, THE COST IS NOTHING, AND IT’S GIVEN FREE UNLIKE MOST BLESSINGS FOR WHICH WE PAY, IT’S ONE THING WE KEEP, WHEN WE GIVE IT AWAY.

Senior Citizens of Perry Township, plan to attend the annual Christmas Luncheon on Wednesday, December 10th, at Edison Middle School at noon. The cost is $3.00 (pay at the door) per person. Mail your reservation to the Perry board of education, 4201 13th St. S.W. massillon, 44646 or call Elaine or Anna at 330-477-8121.

Have you visited the Canton Classic Car Museum recently? It is located at 123 6th St. S.W. in Canton. The museum is much more than just “cars!” It showcases more than 45 antique automobiles, and has thousands of pieces of memorabilia! Just a stroll down memory lane…

Perry History Club activityThe History Club continues their process of preserving the “one room Schoolhouse.” It’s a restoration project of the 1892 Genoa Ave. S.W. Schoolhouse. This group meets monthly at the Perry Township Police Community room. If you desire to contact this committee by mail, write to Perry History Club, Po box 80575, Canton, oH 44708.

CONSIDER THE POSTAGE STAMP: Its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing until it gets there!

Perry Helping PerryThe mission of Perry Helping Perry is to come together as a community with civic groups, schools, and area businesses to pool all resources to help feed and clothe Perry residents in need. To share our knowledge and skills with each other, making Perry THE place to live and raise a family. Their address is Perry Helping Perry, 1320 Perry Drive N.W. Canton, oH 44708.

Perry Township Senior Citizens CenterTogether in partnership, the Perry Township board of Trustees and Hanover House announce the establishment of “Perry Township Senior Citizen Center.”

Whether the weather be fine, whether the weather be not, whether the weather be cold, whether the weather be hot; we’ll weather the weather, whatever the weather, whether we like it or not!

With Perry Pride,

Holiday LuncheonCost $3.00 (pay at the door)

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 • NoonEdison Middle School

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Number Attending ___________________________________________SeND To: Perry local Schools 4201 13th St SW, massillon, oH 44646

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Lohr elemeNtary

STay CoNNeCTedLohr Elementary

5300 richville Drive, SWNavarre, ohio 44662

330-484-3924Fax: 330-484-4987

Mrs. Andrea Clements Mrs. Karen NogglePrincipal Secretary

Learning is fun at Lohr!on october 17th, the Center of Science and Industry, CoSI, brought their COSI on Wheels program to Lohr Elementary. The day started with a whole school assembly where students began with an exciting adventure into chemistry. Later in the day each grade level had a blast rotating to different stations and expe r imen t ing

with chemistry. The students enjoyed hands-on learning about many topics including forms of energy, states of matter, and properties of matter. Students even made their own super slime!

Tech TalkOur fourth grade students have been busy practicing technology skills in the computer lab and on the Google Chromebooks. We have learned how to create documents, slideshows, and research on the internet for information

for a given topic. We recently created Missing Pet posters to showcase our understanding of the different functions available in Google Documents, an online program that is similar to Microsoft Word. Our students can create a document, change the various font features, insert a picture, and spell check their work.

We recently used the Chromebooks to research information about Native American tribes from Ohio. The students looked for information, such as their tribe’s location in Ohio, type of shelter, tools used, types of food they eat, and tribe beliefs. Mrs. Scaife’s students then chose to display their information in the form of a newspaper, booklet, mobile, poster, or written report. We are currently extending our research of Native Americans with a partner project in our technology class where we are creating a tribe comparison slideshow to show how our tribes are similar and different for each of the areas that have been researched.

Kindergarteners “on the prowl for a good book”

The Panther reading Den made its debut in Mrs. Alterio’s classroom to start the school year and welcome the new Perry Panthers to her class. Known by former students as the reading Hut, accompanied by palm trees and stuffed animal jungle friends, the new Panther reading Den puts Perry Pride on full display!

Large enough for several students at a time, the Den provides a place for young readers to experience exciting adventures without ever leaving the classroom.

Painted black and gold with paw prints and a turf floor, the 20 square foot den is equipped with internal lighting to help students discover new stories. The signature Perry Stadium Panther eyes glare outward from the back wall to welcome all who enter. The only difference is that Mrs. Alterio’s students will be stalking good books instead of Federal League opponents!

Scary!It’s SCArY how much our lohr students and staff love to read! books came to life as students and staff dressed as their favorite book characters. Students in each classroom decorated their door with a monster to celebrate our fall reading theme. It’s scary and even exciting to think what these reading kids will be able to accomplish!

StellalunaLohr second-graders used their creativity to dazzle their audience with a rendition of Janell Cannon’s, Stellaluna. Students in Mrs. Alm and Mrs. Cobb’s enrichment reading groups, created their own puppets and back drops. Under the direction of Lohr librarian, Cindy Farber, students practiced reading expressively to share the story with their classmates. Needless to say it was a hit! Will there be an encore?


CoSI Camp enrichmentour wonderful uNITe group sponsored CoSI on Wheels to come in and enrich and inspire our students to love, love, love SCIeNCe! our presenter instructed us on how the weather around us works. He demonstrated the way a thunderstorm is made and the special parts of a thunderstorm. With the help of many parent volunteers, we were able to have individual classes participate in hands-on activities. Our students had the opportunity to experience air pressure, identify cloud formation and sequence how a storm is formed, as well as many other knowledgeable weather facts. We are so thankful that our uNITe group has sponsored this. Not only did it help benefit our science program, but it initiated many discussions of who wants to be a scientist!

STay CoNNeCTedWatson Elementary

515 marion Avenue, NeMassillon, Ohio 44646

330-832-8100Fax: 330-832-1427

Mr. Nicholas Huskins Mrs. Marcia PenningtonPrincipal Secretary

Watson elemeNtary

Literacy NightHear ye! Hear ye! Sir read-A-lot held Knights of the reading Table this year at Watson. our theme, this year, was medieval. our Fall literacy Night was help in conjunction with our annual book Fair. many families had the opportunity to pick-up make-and-take reading skill activities that they could complete at home. They also were able to shop for wonderful books to fulfill their imagination. Crowns were given to our families and students to venture into the land of make believe.

Walk-a-Thon

Fundraising! What a large task! How do we raise money to help support our uNITe/PTo group? our uNITe officers have thought of a fun idea to not only benefit them, but our students as well! This year we had a Walk-a-Thon. It was a beautiful day and the students were able to take advantage of it while getting lots of exercise! We walked around our walking track many, many times and participated in several enjoyable and challenging stations to promote our exercising experience. We had hula hoops, limbo activities, dancing stations, hopscotch activities, and inspiring parents to cheer us on to complete our walking goal. Our students raised over $8,500 to support our school. Thank you to all the donors and students for a job well done!

Hallow-WatsonCel-e-brate good times, come on! We had such a wonderful time at our Hallo-Watson event. Many families and students were able to join us for a festive Fall Party. Many people, adults and children of all ages, came dressed up to participate in the fun-filled activities that were manned by parent volunteers. Not only was this a night of festive fall games

and activities, it was also a night of Autism awareness. Staff from mr. burman and mrs. Frantz’s rooms held a money making concession stand to benefit and raise money for Autism Awareness. They held a wonderful concession stand of hotdogs, drinks, sloppy joes, apples, and chips. They raised over $700. Thank you to all that donated their time and support to this wonderful event!


State Recognition

A big CoNGrATulATIoNS goes out to our Whipple Students, Staff and Families! on Wednesday, october 29, 2014, Whipple Heights Elementary School was named a High Performing School of Honor as well as a School of Promise for 2014 by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. richard ross. For more information on these awards, please visit our Whipple Heights Website (Homepage) and click on the links provided!

Whipple Heights elemeNtary

STay CoNNeCTedWhipple Heights Elementary

4800 12th Street, NWCanton, ohio 44708

330-478-6177Fax: 330-478-6179

Mr. Joe Hug Mrs. Kathy EvansPrincipal Secretary

Becoming Published authorsStudents at Whipple Heights are becoming published authors! As part of the Student Treasures Publishing Program, our children have the opportunity to have their writing and illustrations published into high-quality, professionally-bound books. You can feel the excitement in classrooms across the building as students take pride in doing their very best writing knowing that their friends and family will soon read their “real book.”

‘Caught ya’ displaying Good MannersThis year at Whipple Heights Elementary we are ramping up our efforts with regards to teaching students expected behaviors as well as focusing on what it means to display “Good Manners.” This building-wide initiative is certainly catching on, too. Our students are working so hard to show the world that thy want to be kind, respectful and responsible people. With that, we are trying to positively reward the students in a variety of ways. Check out this photo showing the number of students who earned a “Caught Ya” slip from someone other than their teacher for displaying one of our 15 manners. (This was in just one week.) At Whipple we believe that good manners will open doors that even the beST education cannot!

Whipple Families Blast into outer Spaceon November 6th Whipple Heights held its Fall Family Night which was a huge success. This year’s theme was “Across the Galaxy” and all parts of the night were out of this world! Students navigated their way along using a big Dipper passport, completing literacy and math activities with the help of their family. Once each of the seven activities was completed, they collected a star on their passport. When their passport was complete, each student received a book of their choice as well as supernova snacks. The students also had the opportunity to enter in a raffle to win gift baskets designed for each grade level. We had five lucky winners in all: Ethan Fisher (K), Nathan Gotter (1st), Alyssa Grant (2nd), Alexis DeSantis (3rd), and Alexis Dean (4th). Congratulations to those winners. Thank you to everyone who participated, our wonderful staff and PTO for making this night such a hit!

Rock around the Clock!!!Kindergarten students rocked around the clock on their 50th day of school Friday, November 7th! The children were invited to wear 50’s attire, slicked back hair and even poodle skirts. The whole day of learning was devoted to a 50’s theme. As an added bonus, all three kindergarten classes even took off their shoes for a real “sock hop” in the gym!


Poppies for VeteransAll the students at Genoa participated in a special art project where they had the opportunity to learn about Veterans while also studying the red poppy paintings of Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet and Georgia O’Keefe. Art teacher Aimee Sauls remembered that as a child, little silk poppies were sold to raise funds for our veterans, and she wanted to make sure with Veteran’s Day approaching that all the students knew what veterans are, how special they are and that the red poppy was used as a symbol of remembrance for those who have served our country. The students used a variety of media to create an interesting red poppy flower display.

“Bee”utiful Buzz WordsThe students of Genoa Elementary are all a buzz with excitement for “bee”utiful vocabulary. In an effort to help students expand their vocabulary usage and understanding, the entire staff has set aside time each week to work on a new buzz word, or vocabulary word from the Common Core State Standards. The students buzz into school the beginning of each week to learn the new word. Throughout the week students are able to earn buzz cards from any staff member in the building by using the buzz word in their writing or daily conversations. The cards are added to grade level bee hives for weekly drawings. At the end of each week, ten students, two from each grade level, are drawn from hundreds of entries. The ten winners each receive a variety of fun and exciting prizes. From bus, to classroom, to recess, to lunch and bus again the students of Genoa Elementary are all a buzz with vocabulary.

elemeNtaryGenoa

STay CoNNeCTedGenoa Elementary

519 Genoa road, SWMassillon, Ohio 44464

330-478-6171Fax: 330-478-6173

Mrs. DaNita Berry Mrs. Patty KnottsPrincipal Secretary

For the Birdsbirds, birds, and more birds! The third-grade students were studying a unit on habitats, with a focus on our feathery friends. Students explored the concepts of behavioral and physical characteristics of birds in a variety of ways. They completed KWL charts, writing about what they already KNeW, what they WANTeD to know, and finally what they had leArNeD. They made predictions and checked for accuracy as they read the content in their science books, and they participated in a hands-on experiment where they “became” different birds. The students used a variety of tools during the experiment to simulate a bird’s beak and “ate” with the beak, just as a bird would. The students rotated through seven different stations during this experiment. As a culmination to the unit on habitats, a former Genoa mother and current zoo employee, Pat Villers, brought a variety of live birds

from the Akron Zoo for the students to see. She educated the students on the physical and behavioral characteristic of each visiting bird, tying the students’ in-class lessons with the zoo presentation. What a rich learning experience!

Malone MentorsGenoa third and fourth-graders received a visit from members of the Malone football team. Team members talked to students about good choices now and for their futures. Students were invited to Chick-fil-A to meet the football team and were given a signed mini football. Students with great behavior received free tickets to the Malone vs Lake Erie game at Fawcett Stadium. The program was coordinated by Mr. Wyatt, who is a Malone football coach and Genoa’s school counseling intern.

Second Graders Get a Visitor!

Genoa second-graders enjoyed a visit from Patti Rante from the Perry Sippo branch of the Stark County library during the month of October. The students enjoyed wonderful stories and fun activities during her visit. The stories were all Autumn-related and got the children very excited for the season! The students discussed story elements, characters, and sequence of events as an extension of her visit. We can’t wait for her to come back to visit in November!


Edison middle school

Edison, the place to be!

edison Students Selected for BGSU Honor Band Festival

Congratulations to seventh-grade Edison Middle School band member Abigail Burger and eighth-grade band members Emma Feischaker and Randi Seifer for being selected to perform in the bowling Green State university Honor band Festival. band members will perform Friday, November 21 at bowling Green State university.

These students were nominated for their outstanding musicianship and work in band. The students will have the opportunity to work with bGSu professors, guest conductors, and other middle school students from across the state of Ohio, as well as perform in a concert featuring the seventh and eighth-grade Honor bands and bGSu Wind Symphony.

Congratulations to our Edison Middle School musicians! You make Perry very proud!

edison artists The Stark County District Library held an art exhibit with the theme, “Turn Dreams into reality,” to display outstanding artwork of students in grades 6-12. Congratulations to the following Edison students who had pieces on display at the library:

Welcome Home, Mrs. Budd!even though it was a cold, rainy day in November, it felt warm and sunny at Edison Middle School as mrs. budd made an appearance in parade fashion. Edison’s students and staff lined the driveway of edison to welcome mrs. budd home with signs, cheers, and tears. The band played spirit songs, and the victory bell rang as mrs. budd waved to her biggest supporters---the Edison Team. It was a very special day!

Alaina HastingsAlexyss HaynesSky MixKayla BurlingamePaige CurryJason LacourtNatalie WatsonKelsie EverittKennedy ThomasLauren LieserJaime HuttonHannah Huffman

Jordane WalterMakalyn AndersonNatalie BridenbaughLena NasholdCamdyn CrookstonAnna HoppleHaeli DeVinneyMikel WillisKady ChipmanJosie WiseVanessa Ellinger

eighth-Graders Visit Ft. Laurens

This fall, the eighth-grade students visited the Ft. laurens museum to enrich their revolutionary War unit in Social Studies. located in bolivar, ohio, Ft. laurens is the only revolutionary War battle site in Ohio. Students learned about the geography of the land, soldier life, and the two sides of the war. This trip brought history alive for them!


STay CoNNeCTedEdison Middle School

4201 13th Street, SWMassillon, Ohio 44646

330-478-6167Fax: 330-477-4612

Mrs. Diane Kittelberger Mrs. Sue WertzPrincipal Secretary

Edison middle school

Veterans dayIn honor of veterans Day, edison middle School students successfully raised $1300 to donate to the Dan Patron Scholarship Fund. Students purchased red, white, and blue chain links to decorate the hallways. The students also were able to view parts of the documentary, Collecting Sgt Dan, to gain a more personal connection in honoring all members of the military. Picture above is Mrs. Laskey’s homeroom. They purchased the most chain links.

Teachers Go all out to Promote Teen Read Week!!

our teachers at edison middle School went all out for TeeN reAD WeeK, dancing and scaring students – all to promote reading!!! We used the 2012 theme: DAre To reAD for the fun of it! Each day throughout the week, we had scary story activities. On Thursday, students were only told, “Friday is scary surprise day! be here …if you DAre!” The teachers dressed up as zombies, but that wasn’t the scariest surprise for the day. What the students didn’t know was the teachers had been practicing a THrIller dance all week after school. At the end of the day on Friday, students were called down for a special surprise assembly. When the curtains opened, they were shocked as their zombie teachers performed THrIller!!!! We have the best staff on the planet!

Red Ribbon Weekedison Junior Teen Institute sponsored red ribbon Week this year from oct. 27-31. The slogan for the week was “Join the FIGHT Against Drugs” and was portrayed in a military style. Junior T.I. members decorated the school showcase, made announcements throughout the week, and wrote and recorded a drug awareness video to be shown to their classmates. All students were asked to participate in themed dress up days including pajama day (Don’t let drugs destroy your dreams), twin day (Don’t let drugs be your other half), camouflage day (Don’t let drugs hide the real you), retro day (Stay away from drugs, you can’t go back in time), and crazy hair/mismatch day (Mess up your clothes, not your life). The events were capped off with a luau dance on November 7 entitled, “Drug Free Perrydise.” The Junior. T.I. members hoped to show their classmates there are many ways to have fun that don’t involve alcohol or drugs.


Athletic News

ScholarshipsPerry High School is pleased to announce that two student athletes have received Division I scholarships during the NCAA early signing period. The first athlete is Kassidy Troxell, a senior softball player who signed with Division I St. Francis University in Pennsylvania.

Kassidy’s career batting average is .521, and her accomplishments include being named First-Team All Federal league in 2013 and 2014 and H o n o r a b l e Mention All-Northeast ohio in 2013 and 2014. Kassidy also holds a 3.9 GPA, and she is ranked fifteenth in her class.

The second athlete is senior Jose Rodriquez, who signed with The Ohio State University to receive a Division I wrestling scholarship. Jose’s accomplishments are outstanding. He is currently ranked fourth in the high school national wrestling rankings in the 126-pound weight class. He is a three-time state finalist and a state champion in 2013. His other honors include being an Ironman finalist in 2013, finishing third in the beast of the East competition, winning the virginia beach N a t i o n a l Championship, becoming a finalist in the 2014 Super 32 National Challenge and being named a 2013 Cadet F r e e s t y l e Fargo, ND All-American.


Community News

Breakfast with SantaSaturday december 13, 2014

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Richville United Church of Christ

6125 richville Drive SWNavarre, ohio 44662

Free to the Community

Enjoy a Buffet Cold BreakfastCookie Creation Station

Pictures with Santa

Come back in the evening for a recreation of a Nativity Scene with live animals and people

from the richville Community.

Drive by or stop inside for light refreshments and carols. Come one, come all for a great day of Holiday fun.

Perry Library Book/Bake SaleWHo: Perry Sippo branch FolWHAT: book/bake Sale and raffle of a home-made afghan, set of signed linda Castillo

mystery novels and a Waikem quick lane oil change.WHeN: Saturday, october 18, 9:00-2:00

$2 bag Sale (bag provided) from 1:00-2:00WHere: exploration Gateway building at 5712 12th Street in the AtriumWHY: To raise funds to support programming and needs of the Perry branch library not

provided by library funding. (Next sale march 14)Join the Perry Sippo Friends of the Library (FOL)Seniors 60+ $5; Individuals $10; Families $15In the past, we have sponsored concerts, authors, co-sponsored summer outdoor movie night with the Stark County Parks, and purchased items for the library such as a computer with software for kids. monthly meetings are held the 3rd monday of the month at 6:00 pm in the library program room. (exception: october’s meeting will be at Panera bread in massillon near Target).Whether you choose to become an active or inactive member, we appreciate your support. Memberships and book sales are our main sources of funding. Membership forms are available at the Perry Sippo branch library.

Please call 330.409.8096 or visit www.StarkParks.com to reserve your spot.

Sensational Seniors: Stories with Captain TJDec. 8, 10 a.m., exploration Gateway

Join Captain TJ, Stark Parks’ own volunteer canal boat captain, to hear stories about life along the canal. Meet in the Congressman ralph regula Canalway Center of the Exploration Gateway.

Stories Around the CampfireDec. 9, 6 p.m., Wildlife Conservation Center

Join us for tales of nature and history at the Wildlife Conservation Center. Enjoy a campfire, S’mores, and good company. bring your own camp chairs and dress for the weather.

Outdoors is In Movie NightDec. 12, 6:30 p.m., exploration Gateway

Enjoy an indoor movie with the whole family! Come early to enjoy games and activities. bring a blanket or camp chairs and watch Cool runnings, beginning at 7 p.m. rated PG, Cool runnings follows the true story of 4 Jamaican athletes going to extremes to compete as Olympic bobsled

racers and somehow make their impossible dreams come true. Co-sponsored by the Perry Sippo branch of Stark County District Library.

Nature Rangers: Winter BirdsDec. 13, 10:30 a.m., exploration Gateway

Nature rangers programs are for kids ages 4-8 to discover nature. Nature rangers will discover through hands-on activities how winter birds stay warm even on the coldest days and other fun winter bird facts.

On the Go Dec. 14, 2 p.m., Exploration Gateway

Canal boats, trains, and automobiles are just a few of the ways people were On The Go throughout the years. Join us for a short hike, games, and activities as we explore how different forms of transportation shaped Stark County and Ohio.

Ohio’s Owls: UnmaskedDec. 15, 6 p.m., Exploration Gateway

Ohio is home to many wonderful and mysterious owl species. Join author and artist, Julie Zickafoose, as she reveals these amazing predators using beautiful photography and poetry. Julie’s book, The bluebird effect: uncommon bonds with

Stark Parks Common birds, was oprah’s book of the Week in April 2012 and will be available for purchase after the program.

Tuesday TrekDec. 16, 10 a.m., Petros Lake Park

be active and go outside! Take a 2.25 mile hike along the Petros Lake Trail. Meet at the Perry Drive Trailhead.

Bird FeedersDec. 27, 10 a.m. to Noon, exploration Gateway

Drop in to the Science Classroom at the Exploration Gateway and visit with a Stark Parks naturalist. Learn about our feathered friends and make a feeder to take home.

Lantern HikeJan. 9, 6 p.m., Petros lake Park

Explore the wonders of Petros Lake Park on a 1.2 mile hike by lantern light. Then enjoy S’Mores and stories around a relaxing campfire. Dress for the weather and bring your own camp chairs. Meet at Shelter #1.

Snow ArtJan. 24, 2 p.m., Exploration Gateway

Drop in to the Science Classroom between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to discover ways to decorate the snow using water bottles and simple dyes. Dress to be outside for other winter activities as well.

Outdoors is In Movie NightJan. 30, 6 p.m., exploration Gateway

Enjoy an indoor movie with the whole family! Come early to enjoy games and activities. bring a blanket or camp chairs and watch The Fox and the Hound, beginning at 7 p.m. rated G, the movie follows the story of two unlikely friends. Co-sponsored by the Perry Sippo Stark County District Library.

Groundhog Open HouseJan. 31, 2 p.m., exploration Gateway

Stop by any time between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to learn about groundhogs and meet our resident groundhog, General Stark II. Enjoy fun activities for the whole family.

Hot Jazz and Hot ChocolateFeb. 26, 7 p.m., exploration Gateway

Nothing warms you up on a cold night like up-tempo jazz and hot chocolate! Enjoy a performance by the Jazz Workshop featuring the music of Count basie, Woody Herman, buddy rich, and other great jazz legends. Hot chocolate will be provided.


Perry high school

adopt-a-FamilyTo kick off our Holiday Season, the Perry High School Cheerleaders have committed themselves to be involved with the Adopt-a-Family Program. This is the second year that our own “CArING PANTHerS” will raise money to help out families in need. We are asking for your help. If you see a cheerleader please support them by making a donation or send checks or cash to Perry High School labeled attention: Perry cheerleaders-adopt a family.

We have three items to sell: $1 Colorful Paws, $2 Decorative Snowflakes, and $10 Sparkling Stars. These items carrying your signature will be placed in the Perry High School cafeteria. We will create a beautiful Christmas wonderland display for all to see and enjoy! Thank you for all of your support and Happy Holidays!!

ott to Sing with StateJunior Noah Ott has been selected for the All-State Choir. Noah, a member of Pipers, Symphonic Choir and Kinsmen, recorded his audition last May and was originally accepted as an alternate for this year’s ensemble. Luckily, a spot became available, and Noah will perform with the group,

including approximately 150 other students from around the state, at the 2015 Ohio Music Education Association Professional Conference in Cleveland. The Perry Vocal music Department is very proud of Noah and pleased that he will represent our district and choirs at this prestigious event. Congratulations, Noah!

JRoTC ServeThe PHS JroTC group was the honor guard at the museum. They were requested to be the honor guard for a reunion of b26 marauder crewman from WWII. All students conducted themselves very well and were able to speak with many interesting people which included retired generals, test pilots and an astronaut with four missions who was instrumental in the building of the ISS.

Symphonic Winds In February, the Perry Symphonic Winds will perform at the Ohio Music Education Association Conference in new Cleveland Convention Center. The OMEA Conference is attended by music educators and professional musicians from all over the country. Over 120 professional, collegiate, and public school ensembles submitted audition recordings for this event, and only two high school bands were selected to perform. The Symphonic Winds will spend the next three months preparing for this performance. In addition to their regular rehearsals during the school day, the group will have the opportunity to work with guest conductors from around the state and the world, as they prepare for this special concert. on December 11th, ralph Hultgren from Australia will work with the students. mr. Hultgren currently serves as the conductor of the Queensland Conservatory Wind Symphony in brisbane, Australia. Dr. Todd Gafke, professor of saxophone at The University of Akron, will serve as a guest soloist for their performance in February, and will work with the students in January. In addition, Greg Snyder (Perry HS Class of 1976) will guest conduct a selection with the Symphonic Winds at their performance. mr. Snyder is wrapping up a 35 year career in education, and currently serves as director of bands at lakota West High School in Cincinnati, oH. The lakota West Symphonic Winds will also be performing at the omeA Conference. both high school bands performing at this event are directed by Perry graduates! (Greg Snyder, ’76 and ryan Smith, ’94) The Perry Symphonic Winds will perform in Cleveland on Friday, February 6, at 2:30 p.m. in ballroom C. Admission for the concert is free. For more information, please contact ryan Smith at [email protected].


Perry high school

STay CoNNeCTedPerry High School3737 13th Street, SW

Massillon, Ohio 44646

330-477-3486Fax: 330-478-6160

Mr. Jason Conrad Mrs. Barbara ZinkPrincipal Secretary

attention Bowling Fans!

Perry Choir boosters will be holding a Scotch Doubles fundraiser event at AMF Hall of Fame Lanes. Please keep your eye on the Perry High School Web Site for further details. We would love for you to come and join us for lots of FuN!

Symphonic Choir at Umstattd HallThe Perry High School Symphonic Choir, directed by beth Polen, will be performing on the Canton Symphony orchestra’s Holiday Pops Concert December 8, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. at Umstattd Performing Arts Hall. The Symphonic Choir will be part of a combined chorus consisting of members of the Canton Symphony Chorus and Alliance High School Concert Choirs. The chorus will perform family holiday favorites such as “Star Carol,” “First Noel,” and “Hallelujah Chorus” and lead the audience in a sing-a-long of traditional carols along with the Canton Symphony orchestra. Tickets are $18, $24 and $28 each (seniors and students 5$ off). use discount code PerrY when ordering to receive a 20% discount off regular adult ticket prices. Go to www.cantonsymphony.org/concerts/holidaypops for more information or to order tickets online; or call 330-452-2094.

PHS Business Students Jewelry Sale a Success

The business Department would like to congratulate Skylar Dematteis, Bella Grossi, Madison Lamp, Leighton Rosendale, and Steven Galica for winning the Economics Jewelry Sale, funded by an Arts in Stark grant. Four teams of Dual Enrollment Microeconomics students made all the economic decisions necessary while competing to see who could produce and sell the most jewelry and accessories. The winning team sold Perry spirit wristbands, and team members will receive business Department Scholarships from the $1650 revenue generated by the project. Pictured is Quinci Spencer from the team that tie-dyed spirit bandannas.

Perry Service League

our 130 high school members of the Perry Service league have been very active in our community so far this fall! In october we ran the Great Pumpkin 5k race to benefit Stark DD and donated 175 pairs of jeans to fill the clothes closet at Perry Helping Perry. In November we ran in the Perry rotary Turkey Trot to benefit the awesome charities the rotary supports. We also enjoyed volunteering at Perry Christian Church to pack and deliver meals to hundreds of home-bound & needy residents of Stark County. We packed and delivered 50 Operation Christmas Child boxes to local churches to be delivered around the world where children are in need. One of our favorite projects this year has been: FIGHT the FLU! On 5 different days students spread out across the high school to disinfect desks, keyboards and door knobs to help Fight the Flu in our school. It is such an enormous job that our staff and administration has really appreciated the help! Perry Service League ~ Proud to serve our Community!

Perry High School French ClubboNJour! French Club has nearly 50 active members this school year! How can we NoT be active when all of our meetings are centered around French music, French food and French culture? October’s French Cheese Tasting had us eating delicious samplings of Gruyère, emmental, babybel and Chèvre. We celebrated National French week with a Scavenger Hunt racing around the high school building, making decorations for the hallways and eating French Macaroons for dessert! Our Christmas party is the best time to learn about Christmas traditions like the bûche de Noël! learn how to make your own bûche de Noël for Christmas from Julia Child at http://goo.gl/gcHQwg. Joyeux Noël!

2015 SeNIoRS aNd PaReNTSSenior pictures will be taken this year by James Wood Photography on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, from noon – 3:00 pm in the auxiliary gym by scheduled appointment only. A $25 sitting fee will be charged at the time of the appointment. Information on packages is available on our website and at James Wood Photography.


Walk-a-ThonPfeiffer held a walk-a-thon to raise funds for the school. Every student that raised at least $100 was invited to a catered lunch where the students sat and ate with students from the high school.

STay CoNNeCTedPfeiffer Intermediate4315 13th Street, SW

Massillon, Ohio 44646

330-478-6163Fax: 330-478-6800

Mr. Chad Merritt Mrs. Marianne DiCiccoPrincipal Secretary

Pfeiffer iNtermediate

Peer Mediation Program

After a careful selection process and training day by our school counselors, Pfeiffer has launched the Peer Mediation Program for the 2014/2015 school year. Peer mediation consists of fifth and sixth-grade students who have been trained to facilitate conflict resolution amongst their peers. Appropriate topics for mediation consists of misunderstandings, locker partner issues, gossip and minor disputes. This program has been effective for numerous years and has allowed students to peacefully resolve minor social issues.

“I am most excited about helping students get along together, I don’t want to see friendships end,” said rayna Green, Sixth Grade Peer mediator.

Pfeiffer’s Person of CharacterFor the annual recognition of Stark County Persons of Character, each school in the Perry Local School District chose a person whose life demonstrates an enduring commitment to those qualities associated with good character. This year Pfeiffer Intermediate School selected Kelsey Whitfield, a fifth-grade teacher in our building. She and other Persons of Character were honored Tuesday, october 21, at the rG Drage Career Technical Center. Here is the nomination of mrs. Whitfield.

Pfeiffer Intermediate would like to honor Kelsey Whitfield as the 2014-2015 Person of Character. Kelsey routinely goes above and beyond for her students as a fifth-grade math teacher. This past summer she developed, organized and ran a summer

math camp for students entering fifth-grade as a way to strengthen their math skills and ease their transition to Pfeiffer. The camp was a huge success and she had to add an extra session because of the number of students enrolled. Kelsey demonstrates a caring attitude towards her students and they enjoy being in her class. As a member of the PbIS team, Kelsey has contributed numerous ideas to create a positive, caring environment for students and staff. mrs. Whitfield, a well-respected member of the faculty, deserves to be honored as a Person of Character.

(l to r): Alexis Eubanks, Morgan Nicholson, Angelina Perretti, rayna Green, Mr. robert Laskey, Dawson Groff Aaliyah Williams, Zeke Lawless, Isabella Heestand.

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