Springboro Schools December 2010 Newsletter

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SpringboroCommunity Schools

NEWSLETTERRepoRt to the community decembeR7, 201

WheRe childRen come FiRst”

Welcome to another edition of the district newsletter! I am very excited and honored to be the new superintendent Springboro Community Schools. I am humbled by the staff and community support during the interview process. ontinued support from all stakeholders, the district will again see unity and stability.

As the school district responds to another levy defeat, there are numerous questions that must be answered in the commonths. All Ohio schools await the decision from the Governor’s ofce on the fate of school funding. Currently, b

of previous reductions and cuts in spending, the district has a balanced budget for the remainder of this year. Howeverdistrict projects a $2.3 million decit for the 2011-12 school year and a $9.5 million decit for the 2012-13 school y

n an effort to make quality decisions about future reductions in force and spending cuts, I continue to meet with princind central ofce staff members to review budgets, services, programs, stafng, class sizes, and building utilization. I lso continue to meet with the Board of Education to discuss recommendations for balancing the budget. No dec

have been made, however, denite cuts will be announced in the coming months.

The recent loss of the school treasurer has delayed budgetary decisions and a nal budget forecast. The Board of E

ion is currently accepting applications for the position of Treasurer. The Board hopes to hire a new Treasurer soonhe rst of the year. Until a new treasurer is hired, Bonnie Milligan, Treasurer of Warren County Educational Se

Center, will serve in this capacity.

Within the past few months, I have had the opportunity to speak with numerous community members, parents, and

members about the district’s nancial condition. The majority of those with whom I’ve spoken strongly voiced thhat the district must become scally stable. With additional cuts from the state of Ohio, predicted to be between 15nd the fth levy failure, the Springboro Community School District, as we know it today, will change dramaticallhe coming months.

While the focus must be on a quality education for all students, students and their educations will be affected. To su

he reduction in state funding and the failure of the levy, programs and services will be directly affected. Many curoffered opportunities will no longer exist due to funding issues.

Future attempts to pass another levy are uncertain at this time. The Treasurer needs to be employed and all aspects district must be reviewed and budgets trimmed before another levy can be placed on the ballot.

These are unsettling times for the district and the students we serve. However, with an eye toward unity of purpohildren, and a willingness to make difcult decisions, the district will survive these difcult times.

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season!

By Gene Lolli

uperintendent

M e s s a g e f r o m t h e S u p e r i n t e n d e n


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PTO INVESTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE AT DENN

E L E M E N T A R Y - H E L P S T O B R I N G S M A R

B O A R D T E C H N O L O G Y T O E V E R Y C L A S S R O O

The Dennis Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) donated fundraising prots from the 2009-2010 school

year to the purchase of smart boards, document cameras and projectors for every classroom in the building, whicherves approximately 1200 students in grades one through ve. Most smart boards were up and operational for the

day of school. A few smart boards remain to be installed in the next few weeks.

Dennis Elementary’s PTO donated $48,515.90 to equip 54 classrooms with smart boards, document cameras andprojectors. No tax dollars or general fund dollars were used for this investment in technology.

Our PTO does a great job raising money,” says Deborah Ferris, PTO President. “Then we partner with the teachersnd the principals to put those dollars where they will be used the most and where there is no general fund moneyvailable.” Some PTO funds are also provided to teachers through start-up funds and small competitive grants toeachers each fall for curriculum or equipment.

With the classrooms now sporting some of the best new technologies inside, PTO fundraising in 2010 and 2011 is

dedicated to an outdoor improvement plan called “Operation Outdoors.” Previous PTO funds have been saved forhelter to bring shade and an area for outdoor teaching. Those funds will be combined with the money raised this yeo build a shelter, add new playground equipment to the playground and make landscaping improvements. The outsiecreational area for students currently serves between 210 and 375 students depending on the recess. More equipm

s badly needed.

nformation on the Dennis PTO meetings or programs is available online. The website is: www.springboro.org. Clion Parent Resources or Dennis East/West and then click on PTO South.

Mrs. Fluty’s First Grade Class Mrs. Rabe’s Third Grade Class

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SPRINGBORO STUDENTS ATTEND GWOC CONFE

On Wednesday, November 10, the Greater

Western Ohio Conference (GWOC) held its

rst annual Student-Athlete Conference. Over

50 student-athletes from the GWOC was rep-

esented throughout grades 7-12. Eighteen (18)

tudent-athletes from Springboro Junior Highnd High School attended the conference. The

main emphasis of the conference was teach-

ng student-athletes about developing positive

elationships and building “Assets” that they

an model and lead other students in obtaining.

The day also included a session on the role of

Academics and the NCAA and there were several

icebreaking” activities. Lunch was provided

nd each student-athlete enjoyed the fellowship

with other student-athletes from around theonference.

The third graders at Five Points West Elementary

a spirit rally from November 2-8 to raise money for

annual United Way Campaign. The students of th

classes including: Mrs. Cohen, Mr. Hoenes, Mrs. Je

Mrs. Nelson, and Miss Oriani, each took turns bein

charge of one of ve themed days (Super Spirit

Wacky Feet, Hawaiian Day, Patriotic Day, and Crazy

Day). Students were encouraged to dress up each d

exchange for a $0.25 donation to the United Way.

encouraged and supported all good citizenship skills

students had been learning about this quarter inStudies. Not only did the students donate a qu

dress up, but in order to earn that quarter they had to w

at home or in their neighborhood to receive the mo

The west side students also had to give up their reces

order to count and tally the amount of money earned

a certain day. The third graders presented a check

Warren County United Way in the amount of $362.7

Tuesday, November 9th.


Representing Springboro was: Front Row (L to R): Courtney Hillis, Marya

Catrine, Breanna Graham, Ethan Reese, Austin Campeau, Keegan Brown, Thom

Belanich Back Row (L to R): Gabby Hasbrook, Jack Schaaf, Katie Fe

Brooke Sauley, Megan Graber, John Kramer, Josh Little, Sean Kennedy, Kel

Barbiea, and Matt Gilbert. Not Pictured was Katlyn Smith.

FIVE POINT WEST THIRD GRADERS RALLY TO RAISE MONEY FO

UNITED WAY

The students from left to right are: Alex Ortel, Brady Rudissil, Nate Darner,

Coleman Houser, and Catherine Calcaterra


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STACY’S BISTRO SERVES PRE-THANKSGIVING MEA

Stacy’s Bistro recently held its Grand Opening for the

2010-2011 school year. Students in Mrs. Stacy’s room

earned important life skills such as washing dishes, col-

ecting money, serving the customers drinks and desserts,

nd also preparing a complete pre-Thanksgiving meal.

Five Points West staff, parents of the involved students,

nd administrators, including new superintendent, Mr.Lolli, enjoyed roast turkey hot shot sandwiches, seasoned

mashed potatoes, stufng, corn, rolls, and seasonal des-

erts.

Special services personnel were incorporated into the

vent. Janice Meiner, speech therapist, worked with the

tudents in making turkey hand-print placemats (which

was a picture guide to how they set the table with the eating

utensils) and thank-you cards. Molly Stahl, occupational therapist, helped the students prepare some of the food the

of the event, showing students how to use a can opener, cut open packages, and follow simple steps to measure and mi

Other food and centerpieces were prepared under th

supervision of Mrs. Stacy, Intervention Specialist, an

her aides, Sue Schmidt and Yvonne France. They

assisted the students in helping customers during t

event.

Five Points East staff, administrators, and parents w

be able to enjoy Stacy’s Bistro again in the spring f

a pre-Easter meal. We look forward to having ano

successful event!

SPRINGBORO INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS SUPPORT HOOPS FO

HEARTSStudents at Springboro Intermediate are once again supporting the Hoops for Heart fundraising effort. Did you kn

ach year more than 36,000 kids are born with congenital heart defects? By participating in Hoops for Heart, studen

aising money for the American Heart Association that will be used for new medicines for kids with special hearts

help doctors discover new medicines and treatments. The goal that has been set is $5000. If this goal is reached,

Arts teachers have pledged to wear Red Prom dresses, with Mr. Palmer wearing a 70s style leisure suit! At the end

ampaign, students and staff will participate in a variety of “Hoops” related challenges, including a fun staff vs. stud

basketball game. For more information about Hoops for Heart at SI, contact Ms. Meek, PE and Health teacher.




T H I R D G R A D E S T U D E N T S L E A RT H E S T O R Y O F T H A N K S G I V I N

The Third grade learners in Mr. Knightstep’s

Points East class brought the story of Thanksgi

to “life”. The learners read the story Thank

Squanto and critically recounted the literature

developed a class play. Historical events incl

the capture of native Americans, pilgrimage

the Mayower, settlement of Wampanoag In

land and the extension of peace to the Mayo

settler’s were portrayed on stage for an audie

of 70 parents and grandparents along wit

sister third grade classrooms. All learners

challenged to think critically about the how

portrayed events could have changed history

the Squanto not interacted with those early settLearners concluded with personal message

“thanks” and discussion of how bringing the s

alive through literature made for an engag

learning experience.

SJHS Art Klub is off to another great start this year. The Klub (yes, spelled

with a “k” because we are different that way) has over 40+ students this

year. Their rst project consisted of making animal toys for The Humane

Society to sell at their Holiday Shop and raise money for the animals at the

helter. Currently they are working on project wish. Hand made bracelets

made by not only the Art Klub, but Ms. D’s rst three art periods are being

old to help sponsor a family for Christmas. Last year they were able to

ponsor a family by selling hand made cards and other art work. Ms. D is

very excited to see how successful this has gone so far, raising $80 in only

wo days. “give a wish, make a wish”, is the theme of the sale. Students

make a wish when they put a bracelet on, coming true when the bracelet

alls off and at the same time they are giving a wish to the family in need.

00% of the proceeds of the sale go to the family. The goal is to reach $200.

ART KLUBBERS TO HELP SPONSOR FAMILY FOR CHRISTMA



This is the question that Ms. D’s Junior High students were

sked to answer.

“Hope is just something you can’t live without.” Jr. High Student

Coming up to the holiday season isn’t always an exciting time

or families. With many families that are suffering from our

truggling economy, family losses, family members over seas,he list could go on forever, many families are left to hold on to

only hope to help them get through to the next day.

“Hope is the guardian angel that protects you…it helps you

leep at night.” Jr. High Student

Ms. D, one of the two art teachers at the Junior High decided it

was a good time to help spread the idea of hope not only through

her students, but through the school and hopes to spread it through the community. Currently her students are wo

on a project called “windows of hope”; stemmed from a prior lesson taught by Mrs. Crouse, a stain glass window pro

based around peace, these windows will be donated to those who are in need of some extra hope. Each student will bo add that personal touch in their work, knowing that their window of hope will help someone make it through a trou

ime. Little inspirational quotes from the students about their ideas onhope can be seen throughout the Junior High.

D’s hope is that this will bring the community together and spread a little extra hope in the times that we need it the m

To me, this stain glass window project is all about hope. When the sun shines through it it’s like God is coming to

you. Just seeing it gives me hope and condence that everything is going to be ok.” Maddie Golden

The windows of hope will hang throughout the Jr. High until they are passed onto their designated family.

When everything is lost, hope is always there.” Jr. High Student

W H A T I S H O P


Dates to Remember

WINTER BREAK BEGINS - DECEMBER 20

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING - december 14

DELAYED START - DECEMBER 8

SCHOOL RESUMES - JANUARY 3

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