February Newsletter
Dear Parents/Guardians,
It’s February and hopefully the snow and cold moves away and we begin to see a glimpse of sunshine and spring right around the corner.
This is the time of year where we begin gearing up in preparation for the achievement tests. Our 7th graders will be tested March 1- March 8th. The students will be administered the Stanford 10 and OLSAT 8. Please remind your child that they need to get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast during testing week. We have also been working very hard with our students to prepare them for the OAA (Ohio Achievement Assessment). This test will be administered April 26-28, 2010.
On February 25, 2010, students will attend assemblies present by the American Red Cross about its’ upcoming Blood Drive, Pint Size Hero. The program encourages students to volunteer at the blood drive and invite parents, guardians and other adults to give blood on their behalf. At the assemblies, students will receive information about the program and a Blood Donor Response Card to take home. Please ask your student for this important information! The Blood Drive is March 25, 2010 at Eisenhower.
Clay High School is hosting an informational forum on social networking on March 1, 2010 at 7 PM. The primary goal of this forum is to education parents about sexting, Facebook and MySpace and what many children are doing on their phones and computers. Please read more about this in our newsletter.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bihn
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Sexting, FaceBook, MySpace... - Do You Know What Your Child is Doing Online? Learn What You Need to Know!
The Oregon City Schools is hosting an informational forum on social networking on March 1, 2010. The forum will begin at 7:00pm in the Clay High School Library. Our goal is to educate parents of K-12 students about sexting, Facebook, MySpace and what many children are doing on their phones and computers. If you think your child is too young, you might be surprised. Representatives from the Oregon Police Department and the Lucas County Prosecutor's office will share examples of how students put themselves in danger using their computers and cell phones. District teacher, Amy Sweet, will show parents how to see what their children are doing and how to help protect their children from online predators. If you are a parent and not overly familiar with social networking, you won't want to miss this informational forum. It will help you become better acquainted with the technology your sons/daughters are growing up with as part of their daily lives.
For questions about the forum please contact Nathan Quigg, Technology Director of Oregon City Schools, via e-mail at nquigg@oregoncs.org.
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February Newsletter
Dear Parents/Guardians,
It’s February and hopefully the snow and cold moves away and we begin to see a glimpse of sunshine and spring right around the corner.
This is the time of year where we begin gearing up in preparation for the achievement tests. Our 7th graders will be tested March 1- March 8th. The students will be administered the Stanford 10 and OLSAT 8. Please remind your child that they need to get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast during testing week. We have also been working very hard with our students to prepare them for the OAA (Ohio Achievement Assessment). This test will be administered April 26-28, 2010.
On February 25, 2010, students will attend assemblies present by the American Red Cross about its’ upcoming Blood Drive, Pint Size Hero. The program encourages students to volunteer at the blood drive and invite parents, guardians and other adults to give blood on their behalf. At the assemblies, students will receive information about the program and a Blood Donor Response Card to take home. Please ask your student for this important information! The Blood Drive is March 25, 2010 at Eisenhower.
Clay High School is hosting an informational forum on social networking on March 1, 2010 at 7 PM. The primary goal of this forum is to education parents about sexting, Facebook and MySpace and what many children are doing on their phones and computers. Please read more about this in our newsletter.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bihn
7th Grade VIPs
Congratulations to the following students who were selected as Seventh Grade VIPs: Jeffrey Ansell, Sidney Barrett, Jeremiah Berger, Allison Batch, Heather Breedon, Katherine Emch, Matthew Gibbons, Rebecca Glesser, Cory Haines, Jenna Kidd, John Lester, Gabe Mendoza, and Brooke Ruffin. These students may go to the front of the lunch line each day and will receive a Snack Shack coupon, a Falcon Card and the opportunity to attend a pizza party with a friend.
Spelling Bee
SPELLING BEE NEWS
Eisenhower Middle School was all abuzz on January 13th. Forty seven students competed in the annual Ike Spelling Bee. It was an exciting morning and when the final few spellers were left on stage the whole audience was spellbound!!! In the end, the spectacular finish proved that Maya Blosser was victorious! Zach Brown placed second and Brooke Gallaher placed third. Congratulations!!
The next event will be the Lucas County Spelling Bee on February 16th at Maumee Indoor Theatre in downtown Maumee. We wish our spellers GOOD LUCK, and see you at the Bee at 7p.m. that evening!!
Brooke Gallaher, Maya Blosser, Zach Brown
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Backpass Express
Backpack Express
As you may know, spring is state testing time for our schools. Students in grades 3-8 and grade 10 will all be taking mandatory tests to demonstrate their abilities in the various academic areas of instruction. Students will continue to receive great instruction by their individual classroom teachers; and the majority of students do pass the tests they are given, but for those who struggle in any particular curricular area, additional tutoring and guidance is necessary. This additional help is limited by our financial situation.
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Sexting, FaceBook, MySpace... - Do You Know What Your Child is Doing Online? Learn What You Need to Know!
The Oregon City Schools is hosting an informational forum on social networking on March 1, 2010. The forum will begin at 7:00pm in the Clay High School Library. Our goal is to educate parents of K-12 students about sexting, Facebook, MySpace and what many children are doing on their phones and computers. If you think your child is too young, you might be surprised. Representatives from the Oregon Police Department and the Lucas County Prosecutor's office will share examples of how students put themselves in danger using their computers and cell phones. District teacher, Amy Sweet, will show parents how to see what their children are doing and how to help protect their children from online predators. If you are a parent and not overly familiar with social networking, you won't want to miss this informational forum. It will help you become better acquainted with the technology your sons/daughters are growing up with as part of their daily lives.
For questions about the forum please contact Nathan Quigg, Technology Director of Oregon City Schools, via e-mail at nquigg@oregoncs.org.
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CHS Annual Giant Garage Sale
When: Saturday, March 6, 2010 - 8:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Clay HS Cafeteria
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Please start saving unwanted clothing, household items and any other treasures to donate to this sale. You may drop off your items on Friday, March 5th from 4:00pm till 8:00pm at the Clay Cafeteria. Items will not be accepted at any other time. Plan on coming back to shop on Saturday!
Sponsored by the Academic Boosters Club
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Oregon City Schools Set Date for Kindergarten 2010-11 Parent Information Night
 If you have a child who will be attending kindergarten next year, (5 years old on or before September 30, 2010), please attend a Parent Information Meeting on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Clay High School Auditorium, 5665 Seaman Road. Parking is available off of Stadium Road in the student parking lot near the gymnasium and auditorium.
This session will include information regarding procedures, requirements, and academic expectations for kindergarten. This meeting is designed to give parents/legal guardians strategies for preparing their children for school. Kindergarten registration materials will be available and appointments for registration and screening will be scheduled at this time.
Please share this information with neighbors, relatives, or friends who might have a child 5 years old on or before September 30, 2010.
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Manage Your Child's Lunch Account Online - Now Active!
As part of our ongoing efforts to communicate effectively with parents and increase operational efficiencies, Oregon City Schools is now offering parents online access to student lunch accounts. Parents can use their credit or debit card for the transaction. Use of the system is voluntary. Students will still be able to pay in cash at lunch. Parents who use the on-line system must first create an account. They will need their student’s ID number to complete the online registration. No personal information about students is available online. As an added security measure, the district does not store credit card information. Users will need to enter this information each time they use the site.
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6th Grade Key Students
Congratulations
Eisenhower’s Sixth Grade Key Students!
Each month the Eisenhower 6th grade teachers pick students who have good behavior, are respectful to other students and teachers, and complete daily class and home work. We recognize them as "Key Students". They receive a key which allows them to go first in line at lunch during their time as "Key Student". They bring a friend and attend a pizza party at the end of their "reign". Congratulations to our January Key Students:
Maya Blosser
Maggie Merren
Breanna Peery
Allison Reichert
Madison Slovak
Callie Snyder
Jake Vriezelaar
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