South Range Local Schools K-12 Newsletter

South Range Local Schools K-12 Newsletter February 2016 Inside this issue: Elementary School 2 Middle School 4 High School 6 K-12 8. a school family serving children and those who love them

Principal s Message The month of January seems to have just flown by and it is hard to believe that February is right around the corner. The new year has started off on a positive note with the hard work and dedication of our staff, students and parents. This has been a year like no other as the daily work of being in school has been combined with the joy and enthusiasm of our students. It is an exciting time as we all look forward to a great new year in 2016. We continue to work to build strong leaders out of every elementary student. Like everything else we do, we will all work together to make it happen! As always, the staff and students would like to thank everyone in the community who supports South Range Elementary in our efforts to provide our students with a quality education. With everyone s cooperation and patience the second half of the 2015-2016 school year will be tremendous! Sincerely, Steve Matos Principal Valentine s Day The classroom parties for Valentine s Day will be held on Friday, February 5 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Please remember, only those parents who are signed up as room parents through our PTO may be in the classrooms for the parties. Look for information coming home about the parties form our PTO. Message from our Nurse February is American Heart Month. In recognition, Wednesday's will be Wear Red Day and the cafeteria will be serving healthy red treats. I will also be handing out activity sheets to the students regarding heart facts. In January I sent home with the students information on The Fitness Lifestyle Challenge being offered at Akron Children's Hospital in February, along with the schedule for "Fitness Fun" Story times at Akron Children's. These are free programs for children and if you have any questions please call me at 330-549-4079. Numerous children have been coming to the clinic with complaints of chapped lips. Please send in chapstick with your child and they may keep it in their desk or book bag to use if needed. The students will continue to have outdoor recess whenever possible, so please send them to school with the appropriate winter clothing. Just A Reminder Many students are home sick during the winter months and we would like to remind everyone to please call the school office when your child is home ill and send in a note or doctor s excuse when he or she returns. We thank you for your cooperation! Sincerely, Kim Peterson, R.N. 2

February Calendar of Events 2 Hibernation Day Wear your PJ s to school today. 3 Wear your red today for American Heart Month. 5 Valentine s Day Parties in our classrooms at 1:30 p.m. 9 P.T.O. meeting in room 114 at 7:00 p.m. 10 Wear your red today for American Heart Month. 11 Parent-Teacher Conferences from 3:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Please call the elementary office at 330-549-5578 to make an appointment with your child s teacher. 12 NO SCHOOL Have a great weekend! 14 Happy Valentine s Day! 15 President s Day NO SCHOOL Enjoy the day! 15 Board of Education meeting in the High School band room at 7:00 p.m. 17 Wear your red today for American Heart Month. 24 Wear your red today for American Heart Month. 26 Interim reports will be sent home today with all 1-4 grade students. 3

Seventh & Eighth Grade Valentine s Dance Our seventh and eighth grade Valentine s Dance will be held on Friday, February 26, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Admission to the dance is $3.00. Magic Moments Photography will be taking group pictures. The cost of a picture package is $5.00. Third Nine Weeks Interim Reports Interim Reports for the third grading period will be distributed during the week of February 22. Academic Incentive Students in grades 5 thru 8 who achieved honor roll status (both first and second nine weeks), B.U.G (Brought Up a Grade) status or first semester perfect attendance will be rewarded for their respective accomplishment with a Dairy Queen blizzard at lunch during the week of February 16. Parent-Teacher Conferences/President s Day Our second Parent-Teacher Conference Night is scheduled for Thursday, February 22. Please contact the middle school office to schedule a conference with your child s teachers. Conferences will be held from 3:00-8:45 p.m. There will be no classes for students on February 12. Also, in observance of President s Day, there will be no classes on Monday, February 15. Classes will resume on February 16. Middle School Spelling Bee Winners Champion: Emily Protain Second Place: Carter Hull Third Place: Madeline Bennett 4

South Range Middle & High School PTO Newsletter February 2016 PTO Board Members Stacey Willis President 330-398-6399 Jennifer Frank Vice President 330-549-3843 OPEN Treasurer Debbie Stratos Secretary 330-360-4160 Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about the PTO! PTO meeting for February will be on Friday, February 5. Spring Fundraiser The middle and high school students will be selling boxed greeting cards for the spring fundraiser. The greeting cards are assorted and are perfect for all occasions. More information will be sent home in February with the students. Be on the lookout for this information. Opening in the PTO Board for 2015-2016 The PTO board is still looking for a treasurer for the remainder of the 2016 school year. Letters of interest can be sent to the MS office attention Stacey Willis or emailed to raiderspto@yahoo.com, subject PTO Treasurer. 2016-2017 PTO Board Elections The middle and high school PTO will need members to step up and participate in the board for the 2016-2017 school year. All positions will be open. This includes President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. Anyone interested in being part of the board can attend the February meeting or send in their information and position of interest to the middle school office, c/o PTO. Thanks in advance for your commitment to the PTO. $ MONEY $ for our Students Box Tops & Goodsearch As a reminder keep clipping and sending in the box tops and searching with Goodsearch! Each box top = 10cents ----- Each search = 1 cent It all adds up.we just received a check from Goodsearch for $169.00.every little bit counts. Please reach out if you have any questions about either program. 5

Attention All Parents Come and be part of the South Range Music Boosters. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the High School band room. We hope to see you there! Parent-Teacher Conference Night Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 11, from 3:00-8:45 p.m. Please call the high school office to schedule a conference with your child s teacher. Scholastic Competition Large and small schools from the North East Ohio region entered the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. South Range High School entered six artworks and all six won. Brian Patrick won a Silver Key (second place) and Shelbee Marchianda, Monica McCabe, Mollie Pierson, Cassidy McKenna and Madelyn Kimpel all received Honorable Mention (third place). Approximately 400 students won awards and the parents and community were invited to the award ceremony on January 16. The artwork was on display from January 6 January 28 at Bliss Hall. Congratulations to all participants!! Junior Class Admission Night South Range High School is hosting a college admission meeting on Thursday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium for interested juniors and their parents. Mrs. Burkey and Mr. Rohan will present important information regarding the college admission process including researching, common application, visiting, admission, terminology, applying and NCAA guidelines. College Credit Plus South Range High School is hosting an informational meeting regarding College Credit Plus on Thursday, February 11, 2016 beginning at 5 pm in the auditorium. Mrs. Burkey will discuss topics relating to earning college credit while still in high school (or middle school). This is an important meeting open for students and parents currently in grades 6-11. Please contact Mrs. Burkey at 330-549-2163, ext. 39106 or eburkey@southrange.org for more information. 6

K-12 Events February 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 April 2014 7 8 9 10 11 Parent/Teacher Conference March 2014 Night College Credit Plus Meeting Junior College Admission Night 12 SRLSD Compensatory Day/No Classes 13 14 Happy Valentines Day! 15 President s Day No Classes Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. 16 17 18 19 Senior Class Meeting MS Valentines Dance 8:00 p.m. 20 Saturday Communications Coffee Club 10:00 a.m. Winter Homecoming Dance 8:00 p.m. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Interim Reports Sent Home 28 29 1 2 3 Music Boosters Pasta Dinner & Concert 4:00 p.m. 4 5 7

Immunization Requirements Attention parents of students in grades 6-12. Please see the immunization requirement changes for the 2016-2017 school year. I will need the updated information by the beginning of the school year. As always, if I can be of any assistance to you please let me know. Connie Stewart, LPN 330-549-4071. 8

South Range Music Booster s Annual Come and support the SR music program by enjoying a pasta dinner before or after your child s performance! Dinners must be purchased at the door. No advanced dinner ticket sales. Performance Schedule 4:00 H.S. Jazz Ensemble 4:30 H.S. Concert Band 5:00 HS Wind Ensemble 5:30 HS Show Choir 6:00 5th Grade Band 6:30 6th Grade Band 6:40 7th Grade Band 7:00 8th Grade Band All Performances in Auditorium Thursday, March 3, 2016 Dinner served from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. SR School Cafeteria Adult Dinner - $7.00, Student - $5.00, 5 & Under FREE Takeout Available from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9

SOUTH RANGE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION A Night At The Races March 12, 2016 6:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. (Races begin at 7:00) The Youngstown Shrine Club Chinese Auction Auction Race $2 Minimum Race Bets Fifty/Fifty Food Drink Fun Please Join Us In Support Of South Range Schools! Name: Phone: I want to: Attend the event ($25/ticket) Includes entry to event and all you can eat food and soft drinks/water Buy a Horse ($20.00) Horse Name: Name Your Horse Your Horse Wins The Race, You Win $25.00 Donate To The Event Amount of Contribution: Your name will be listed in the program under appropriate sponsorship level 10

Dates: Friday, March 11 Saturday, March 12 Times: Friday, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, 10-3 p.m. Lunch @ 12 p.m. Cost: Friday $25.00 Pitchers/Catchers Saturday $50.00 Office/Defense Both days $65.00 Place: South Range HS Ages: 9-14 6th Annual South Range Raider Youth Baseball Camp Offensive Skills: Hitting Mental approach hitting Bunting Base running Defensive Skills: Pitching Catching Throwing Infield/Outfield footwork Infield/Outfield drill work Camp Overview South Range High School in conjunction with the South Range Baseball Association is hosting a youth baseball camp to prepare players for their upcoming season. Camp instruction will be conducted by the South Range High School baseball coaching staff, current varsity players, as well as former players. We will provide all players with both offensive and defensive fundamentals to help increase each player s skill level. Also, each camp participant who registers by the registration deadline shall receive a camp t-shirt. In addition all participants will receive lunch on Saturday, and be eligible to win skill prizes. All Players: Catchers: Equipment Requirements Clothing and shoes for both indoor & outdoor activities (weather permitting), glove, and bat. In addition to the above equipment please bring catchers gear. The registration cost will benefit both the South Range High School Baseball Team and the South Range Baseball Association. Deadline for registration: No later than 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Registration Form Player Name: Age: Incoming grade (2016-2017): Home Address: City: ZIP: Parent(s): Best Contact Number: Years Experience: T-Shirt Size (Adult) (circle all appropriate) Small Medium Large X-Large If attending camp on Friday please circle one of the following position areas: Pitcher Catcher WAIVER OF CLAIMS: Parent/Guardian is responsible for insurance coverage. South Range High School, South Range Baseball, South Range Local Schools, and all camp coaches, and players are not responsible for any accident, injury or loss of personal items. Parents/Guardian Signature: Emergency Phone: Make checks payable to South Range Baseball Assoc. Check Number: Cash: For More Information or questions, call Sean Pleska @ (330) 402-6606 Return Registration form to: South Range High School, Suite H, Attn: Jim Hanek, 11300 Columbiana-Canfield Rd., Canfield OH, 44406 11

Saturday Communications Coffee Club! Superintendent, Dennis Dunham will be available the third Saturday of every month from 10:00 11:00 a.m. to meet with any interested South Range School resident. This is an open invitation to all residents. The purpose of the informal meeting opportunity is to listen to any school related concerns that residents, parents and/or students may have regarding the school system. Periodically, a guest speaker may be invited to attend the meeting that may be of interest or relative to a specific issue. The Communications Coffee Club meeting is held in the K-12 complex library. From the Desk of the School Phychologist The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) supports the majority of school districts and community schools in Ohio in implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). One of the foremost advances in school-wide discipline is the emphasis on school-wide systems of support that include proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting appropriate student behaviors to create positive school environments. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a research-based framework for teaching and supporting positive behaviors for ALL students. This school-wide approach to discipline focuses on building a safe and positive environment in which all students can learn. The benefits of implementing PBIS include; fewer behavior issues, more instructional time and better attendance for student success. Our goal at South Range school district is to create environments to increase the likelihood students learn and behave. Environments that increase the likelihood are guided by a core curriculum and implemented with consistency. Effective social and academic instruction is essential for ALL classrooms. The PBIS team at South Range is hard at work taking professional development training so that we can create the culture that we want for our school. Throughout this year and the coming years of planning and implementation, the PBIS team will be asking students, staff and our community for information and feedback. The PBIS team will send updates and information about PBIS. We invite your comments, concerns and ideas to make PBIS work at our school. Please support PBIS at our school by reviewing behavior expectations with your child. To be successful, our behavior system needs to be a partnership between home and school. Families are important members of the school communities. When schools and families work together toward their common goal of helping all children to be successful, it is much more likely to happen. Families have valuable insights and information about how their children learn best and what types of environmental supports are helpful to them. If you have questions about your school s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support policy, please contact your school administrator(s). Elaine Brancaccio School Psychologist 12

SOUTH RANGE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS 300 CLUB One Goal...A Home Field Advantage On The Range South Range has a strong tradition for athletic excellence and it is now time to bring the stadium home. Join our exclusive 300 Club and be a part of South Range history. For a one-time tax deductible donation of $1,000, you will receive: One linear foot (sideline to sideline) of sponsored turf Early access to purchase VIP seating for the new stadium Your name will be prominently and permanently displayed on a plaque at the stadium recognizing your commitment Please complete the form below and become a member of the South Range Athletic Boosters 300 Club: Name (as you would like it to appear on the plaque in 50 characters or less): Address: City, State, Zip: Phone #: Email: To reach our goal, please make your tax deductible donation by February 28. Checks can be made payable to South Range Athletic Boosters Club and mailed to: 11300 Columbiana-Canfield Rd. Canfield, OH 44406 Please email us at SR300Club@southrange.org to discuss these opportunities. A member of our campaign committee will personally contact you with more information. 13

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South Range Local School District WWW. SOUTHRANGE. ORG NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID YOUNGSTOWN, OH PERMIT NO. 884 Elementary School 11300 Columbiana-Canfield Rd. Suite E Canfield, Ohio 44406 330-549-5578 330-549-3430 FAX Mr. Steve Matos, Principal smatos@southrange.org Ms. Janet Noble, Secretary jnoble@southrange.org Office Hours 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. School Hours 7:50 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Middle School 11300 Columbiana-Canfield Rd. Suite M Canfield, Ohio 44406 330-549-4071 330-549-4073 FAX Mr. J. Daniel Szolek, Principal dszolek@southrange.org Mrs. Katie Toy, Secretary ktoy@southrange.org Office Hours 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. School Hours 7:50 a.m.-2:45 p.m. High School 11300 Columbiana-Canfield Rd. Suite H Canfield, Ohio 44406 330-549-2163 330-549-4083 FAX Mr. Stephen Rohan, Principal srohan@southrange.org Ms. Joanne Kane, Secretary jkane@southrange.org Office Hours 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. School Hours 7:50 a.m.-2:45 p.m. 16