Volume 8 Issue 2................................................... Fall 2015

Louisville City Schools407 East Main StreetLouisville, Ohio 44641

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LOUISVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

PAW PRINTSPAW PRINTSFall 2015 VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 2

For the most up-to-date Louisville City Schools information, visit our website at www.louisvillecityschools.org

What is Blended Learning?•Studentsbuildownershipoftheirlearning

•Studentshaveflexibility•Studentshavechoicesinhowtheylearn•Studentscanlearnoutsideoftheclassroom

•Alllearningissupervisedandorganizedbyprofessionaleducators

Benefits to Blended Learning•Studentsareengagedinlearning•Teacherscanpersonalizeinstructionforeachstudent

•Teachersareabletooffermoresmallgroupinstruction

•Studentsareencouragedtocollaborate•Studentslearnusingasafeandsecureonlineplatform(Schoology)

Blended Learning Technology + Tradition

= ResultsNot all students learn the same way. Blendedlearningcombinestraditionalclassroominstructionwiththeintegrationoftechnology.The“blending”ofthetwoprovidesanenvironmentwherestudentsbecomeownersoftheirlearning.Thetechnologyenhances thegoalsof the lessonwhileprovidingopportunities for students to present informationinvariouswaysandbecomeactiveparticipantsintheirownlearning.The end result is the true definition of personalized learning. Students experience lessons in a variety of formats, such as whole group, small group, online, teacher directed and/or student directed.

Goal7ofLouisvilleCitySchoolDistrict’sstrategicplanstates, “The Louisville City Schools will explore andintegrate technology throughout the district to enhanceinstruction, increase student achievement and providegreater operational efficiencies.”This goal is a leadingfactorinourrecentinitiatives.Atthebeginningofthisschoolyear,allLouisvillefifthandsixth-gradersreceivedtheirownChromebook(laptopcomputer).

Teachers have been involved in professionaldevelopment to fully understand what blendedleaningisandhowtobetterincorporatetechnologywithinlessons.Thisonetooneinitiative,meaningonecomputerforeveryonestudent,isthestartingpointforthedistrict.

First large Chromebook delivery to Louisville Schools

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DistrictNews

Louisville Stadium Site of Country Music Video

OnFriday,October16,2015,LouisvilleHighSchoolstadiumturnedintoacountrymusicvideosetforup-and-comingNashvilleartistRicky Lee’snewsingle,“LookingforAmerica.”LeeplayedaconcertonSeptember11,2015,duringtheLouisvilleConstitutionFestival.Heandhislabelsponsors fromtheMade inAmericaStorewere impressedby thespiritandpatriotismof thecommunity. Lee reachedout to theChamberofCommerceDirector,RhondaGriffin, to inquire ifthecitywouldbeinterestedinservingasthesiteforhisvideo.TheChamberthenpartneredwiththeschooldistricttoorganizethemajorityofthetapingattheLouisvillefootballstadium.LeekickedofftheOctober16gamewiththesingingoftheNationalAnthem.Localvideographersanddronetechnologywereonsitefilmingbackgroundmaterialforthevideothroughoutthegame.FlagsdonatedbyGreaterCantonVeteransCouncilweredistributedasfansenteredthegates.Attendeeswereaskedtoremaininthestandsfollowingthegameforaspecialevent.Leeinvitedcommunitymembersdowntothefield,encouragingthemtowavetheirflagstothebeatofhissingle.“Wewereexcitedfortheopportunitytoshowcaseourschoolandcommunity,”saidSuperintendentMicheleShaffer.“Ourplayers,bandandstudentsectionwereallinvolvedintheproductionanditwaswonderfultoseethesupportofthecommunity,youngandold,withflagswavingintheair.”Photo courtesy of Louisville Herald

District Launches Redesigned Website

TheLouisvilleCitySchoolDistrict launchedanewly redesignedwebsite that featuresmajordropdownmenusatthetopofthepagewherevisitorscanfindimportantinformationsuchaslinkstodistrictinformation,individualbuildings,arts,athletics,newsandevents.Thewebsite,louisvillecityschools.org, is designed to be more user and mobile-friendly making it simpler to access the site fromsmartphonesandtablets.Thedistricthasstreamlinedthecontentonthesitetohighlightimportantinformationandresources.“Wehavealotofremarkablethingshappeninginthedistrict,andtheredesignedwebsitegivesustheopportunitytoshowcaseourstudents,staffandschools,”statedSuperintendentMicheleShaffer.Functionally, thenewdesignreducesthecontentfromtheprevioussite,promotingeasierscanningandnavigation.ContentbuttonsandaGoogle-basedsearchboxstillallowusers toeasilyfindandaccess themost popular pages, including teacherweb pages, calendars, events, lunchmenus, andresourcesforstudentsandparents.ThesitealsoincludeslinkstocommunitypartnerssuchastheCityofLouisville,CommunityCupboardandLouisvilleLibrary.Wewelcomeyourfeedback.Pleaseemailjsiegfried@lepapps.orgwithyoursuggestions. E

Student Representatives to the Board of Education

TheLouisvilleBoardofEducationhashadtheopportunitytogainvaluable insightfromhighschoolstudentsselectedasStudentRepresentativestotheBoard.StudentsinterestedinbecomingrepresentativestotheBoardduringtheirsenioryearpartakeinaselectionprocess,whichincludesarigorousapplication and interview during the spring of their junioryear.ThoseselectedattendthemonthlyBoardofEducationmeetings to acquire knowledge and understanding of theschooldistrictoperations,management,andpolicies.TheynotonlybringastudentperspectivetotheBoardmeetings,butalsoprovidemonthlyreportsonupcomingevents,activities,andstudentissuesandconcernsthatimpactLouisvilleHighSchool.Jozie Scott andDouglas Synowkawerechosenasthe2015-16StudentRepresentativesfortheBoardofEducation.TheywillbeanassettotheboardandoutstandingspokespersonsforLouisvilleHighSchool.

JozieisthedaughterofDeidreandJoelScott.Jozie has always had an interest in studentopinions onhow the school district operatesand likes the process of change. She keepsbusy with her extracurricular activities thatincludefouryearsasatennisplayer,two-yearmemberofJo’sGirlsandatwo-yearmember

ofKeyClub.SheisalsoanactivememberoftheWellnessCommittee and volunteers within the community. JozieplansonattendingKentStateUniversitytostudynutrition.

Doug is the sonofMaryEllenandGregorySynowka. Doug has always been curiousaboutgovernmentandhow itworks. Inhismind, his participation was the best wayto learn more about government. He alsokeeps busywith extracurricular activities asamemberofthemarchingband,scienceclub,

historyclub,Germanclub,AcademicChallengeteam,andasciencefairparticipant.HealsohastakenawidevarietyofCollegeCreditPlus,APclassesandattendedBuckeyeBoysState. Doug plans to attendTheOhioStateUniversity tomajorinNeuro-Sciencewithaminorinmusic.

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Financial News

Five-Year ForecastTheBoardofEducationapprovedthenewfive-yearforecastattheOctober19,2015,regularmeeting.Anabbreviatedversionisshownbelow.

Fiscal year 2015marked the second year of revenues exceeding expenditures.Thisislargelyduetotheincreasedrealestatetaxrevenuecollectedfromthefive-yearemergencyoperatinglevypassedinMay2013.The current fiscal year (2016) is projected to again see revenues exceedingexpenditures.Revenuesareforecastedtoincreasebynearly$90,000.Althoughsomerevenuesourcesareseeingadecline,asignificantincreaseinthedistrict’sstatefoundationfundingisexpected.Thisincreaseisduetothechangestotheschoolfundingformula,whichbeganJuly1,2015,aspartofthepassageofthenewstatebienniumbudget.Fiscalyear2016expensesareexpectedtoincreasebynearly$960,000relatedtoincreasedpersonnelandpurchasedservicecosts.Withinpurchasedservices,thedistricthastakenmeasurestosecurelowerutilitypricing,whichwillresultinsavings.However,significantincreasesareexpectedforourfoundationdeductionsforstudentsleavingtoattendcommunityschools.In addition, excess costs to serve thedistrict’s special educationprogramhaveseensubstantialincreasesinrecentyears.Allinall,basedontheassumptionusedinpreparingthefive-yearforecast,thedistrict looks to see deficit spending as early as fiscal year 2017which has a

direct impacton the reductionof thedistrict’scashbalance. Thecashbalanceisprojectedtoremainpositivethroughtheendoffiscalyear2018,butcouldseeanegative cashbalanceas early asfiscalyear2019. The renewalof thefive-yearemergencyoperatinglevyattheendofthecurrentcyclewillbevitalforthedistricttomaintaincurrentoperations.Thefive-yearforecastisfirstandforemostaplanningdocumentusedbytheBoardof Education and district administration to make decisions regarding districtoperations.Fiscalresponsibilitycontinuestobeatoppriorityforthedistrict.Acompleteversionofthefive-yearforecast,includingthenotes/assumptions,canbeaccessedatwww.louisvillecityschools.org/district-finance.html.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutdistrictfinances,pleasecontactmeat330-875-1666ordnottingham@lepapps.org.Mayyouallhaveasafeandenjoyableholidayseason!DerekL.Nottingham,Treasurer

Beginning Balance

+Revenue +ProposedRenew/ReplacementLevies +ProposedNewLevies -Expenditures =RevenueSurplusorDeficit

Ending Balance

Revenue Surplus or Deficit w/o LeviesEnding Balance w/o Levies

2,552,669 1,354,234 2,310,532

22,877,725 24,431,069 25,598,144 — — — — — — (24,076,160) (23,474,771) (24,376,908) (1,198,435) 956,298 1,221,236

1,354,234 2,310,532 3,531,768

(1,198,435) 956,298 1,221,236 1,354,234 2,310,532 3,531,768

Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2013 2014 2015

Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2016 2017 2018

3,531,768 3,882,058 3,012,746

25,688,757 25,478,056 25,225,885 — — — — — — (25,338,467) (26,347,368) (27,100,729) 350,290 (869,312) (1,874,844)

3,882,058 3,012,746 1,137,902

350,290 (869,312) (1,874,844) 3,882,058 3,012,746 1,137,902

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Community CupboardThis is a special time of the year for the Louisville Community Cupboard.Trustees and volunteers are looking ahead to prepare for the ThanksgivingandChristmasHolidays. We are thankful for the support of this communityandwould likeourcontributors toknow thateachdonateddollar is carefullybudgeted,andallnon-perishablesdonatedarewiselygiven. Alldonationsgodirectlytothosewhoneedahelpinghandwithinthe44641area.ThankyoutothosewhodirectedtheirUnitedWaydonationstotheLouisvilleCommunity Cupboard. With your help, we are making a difference for theapproximately140familieswhohavefoodinsecurities,andwouldnototherwisehavewhatisneededfortheirholidaytable.WearehopefulthatyouwillincludetheLouisvilleCommunityCupboardonyourdonationlistfortheholidayseasons.Non-perishables andmonetary donations are always needed and appreciated.Allcashdonationsaretaxdeductible.

WeapplaudalltheyoungpeoplewhovolunteerattheCupboard.Yourparentsshouldbeproud,asyouhaveallbeenawonderfulasset,andwearethankfulforyourenergyandyourwillingnesstohelp.Thankyouforcontinuingtocareforothersandhelpingwithyourtime,talentsandhard-earneddonations.Operations:FirstThursdayofeachmonthfrom3–5pmandthethirdThursdayof eachmonth from3–5:30pm (doorsopen at 2pm) atKountzeMemorialLutheranChurch,930SouthNickelPlate.Additional Daily Drop-Off Site:EdwardsJonesInvestments,1293CaliforniaAvenueSuiteB,MondaythruFriday:8am–5pm,non-perishableswelcomedPost Office Box Address for Donations and Correspondence: LouisvilleCommunity Cupboard, P.O. Box 84, Louisville, Ohio 44641. Cash donationswelcomedContact Numbers:330-704-7418or330-875-1320Website:louisvillecommunitycupboard.weebly.com


DistrictNews

LHS Alumni Association

TheLHSAlumniAssociationissixyearsold.Althoughtherewasanotherassociationsomeyearsago,littleinformationwasavailablewhenthecurrentonewasformed.Currentlythereare210members,and64%areLouisvilleresidents.Memberslivein19differentstateswiththemostoutofstateresidentsliving in Florida. Our membership represents 43 classesof graduates. The mission is to encourage and promote education beyond high school through scholarships to Louisville graduates and their descendants, by scheduling and facilitating social and fund-raising events to finance this purpose.Thefirstscholarshipisexpectedtobeawardedthespringof2016. Members and their descendantswhoare re-trainingto remaincompetitive in theiremploymentmayalsoapplyfor funds. However, the member who applies or referstheir descendantmust have been amember of theAlumniAssociation foraminimumof twoyears.Themembershipfee is $20.00 a year and includes quarterly issues of thenewsletter “Spotlight onAlumni.” A total of $10.00 goesto the publication and mailing of the newsletter and theremaining$10.00goestosupporttheScholarshipFund.TheAlumniAssociationismannedtotallybyvolunteersandworks to honor Louisville traditions and strongly supportsLouisvillebusinesses. Tojoin,pleaseforward$20.00cashor a check to LHS Alumni Association, P.O. Box 367,Louisville,OH44641.Includeyournameandmaidenname,mailingaddress,phonenumber,emailaddressandtheyearofyourgraduation. Foradditional informationpleasecontactCarolyn Jeffers Hess, Chairman, at 330-353-0909. BoardmembersincludeHess,IvanKrabill,JohnKerstetter,DaphneBaylorByrd,MarandaSaling,JayBartonandGregBeatty.MeetingsareopentoanyoneinterestedinattendingandareheldthethirdFridayofthemonthat9:30atUptownJoe’s.

For suspicious activityor non-criminal, school-safety concerns, pleasecall 844-SAFEROH tip/text line. In all cases, tipinformationwillbesharedwith the appropriatepartners, Local PublicSafetyProfessionals,whohave a right-to-know orneed-to-know.

2015 “People of Character” Recipients

LouisvilleCitySchools isproudtoannouncethestaffmembershonoredrecentlyinacounty-widecelebration,whichfocusedonrecognizingpeoplewhowerenominatedfromtheschooldistrictsassomeonewhoportrayscharacter.TheCharacterCounts!programincludessixpillarstodescribetheimportanttrait.ThepillarstodescribecharacterareTrustworthiness,Respect,Responsibility,Fairness,CaringandCitizenship.CharacterCounts!issponsoredbytheUnitedWayofGreaterStarkCounty,theStarkCountyEducationalServiceCenter,YMCAofCentralStarkCounty,StarkCountyFamilyCourt,R.G.DrageCareerTechnicalCenter,andseveralotherprivatebusinessesandorganizations.Honorees for Louisville Schools included: Nancy Frank – Secretary nominated from NorthNimishillen Elementary for her sunny disposition andwillingness to always lend a helping hand.Suzanne Sutek–TeachernominatedfromLouisvilleElementaryforherdedicationandworkethic,whichultimatelyimpactsandbenefitsherstudents.Hersmile,patienceandcaringhearthavemadeher students feel loved. Laura Norris – InterventionSpecialist atLouisvilleMiddleSchoolforconstantlygoingaboveandbeyondtomeetallofherstudents’physical,emotionalandsocialneedsintheMultipleDisabilitiesUnit.Matt Saunders–InterventionSpecialistnominatedfromLouisvilleHighSchoolforbeingacaringindividualwhomakesadifference foreachchildandstrives toachieveclosecontact with the parents, involvingthemintheirchild’seducation.These hard-working and dedicatedindividuals are well deserving oftheir recognition, and we sincerelyappreciatetheirtime,energyandeffortonbehalfofLouisvilleCitySchools.

Youth Exchange ProgramThe Louisville Rotary Club is looking for Host Families to participate in TheRotaryInternationalYouthExchangeProgramImaginesharingthesecurityandcomfortofyourhomewithastudentwhowantstocometoAmericatoexperienceourtownandculturebyattendingourschool.

Families with our past exchange students find the three-month commitment a life changingexperience. The exchange student or the Rotary Club provides health insurance, school fees,clothing,travelandsocialexpenses.Ifyouwouldliketoconsiderthisculturalexperienceforyourfamily,pleasecontactBillWoodat330-284-4779,orDennyValentineat330-875-4689.

Nancy Frank Suzanne Sutek

Laura Norris Matt Saunders

District-Wide Little Leopards Registration FairMark your calendars: Saturday, March 12, 2016

Stop in anytime from 9 – 11 a.m. Louisville Elementary School • 415 North Nickelplate St

AtLouisvilleCitySchools,weworkhardtocreateacaringandnurturingenvironmentforournewestLeopardswhilefosteringanexcitementforlearning.TheDistrictwillbeginregisteringstudentsforpreschoolandkindergartenatitsfirstannualLittleLeopardRegistrationFair.Attheevent,parentscanlearnmoreaboutthedistrict’spreschoolandenrolltheirchildrenintheall-dayeverydaykindergartenprogramatLouisvilleandNorthNimishillenElementarySchools.Thedistrictwillofferavarietyofresourcesfromcommunitypartners,agenciesandorganizationsinordertoassistfamiliesinpreparingtheirchildforschool.MarkyourcalendarsforthisfamilyfuneventandmoreinformationwillbeprovidedinthenextPawPrintsedition.ChildrenwhowillturnfiveonorbeforeAugust1,2016,areeligibletoenroll.Moreinformationandalistofsuggesteditemstobringtoregistrationcanbefoundatlouisvillecityschools.orgorbycalling330-875-1666.


Homeless Education ProgramTheLouisvilleCitySchoolDistrictMcKinney-VentoProgramisdesignedtoassistchildrenandyouththatmaybe homeless in enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school.Under this programStateeducationalagenciesmustensurethateachchildand/oryouththatishomelesshasequalaccesstothesamefree,appropriatepubliceducationasanyotherchildoryouth.TheMcKinney-VentoProgramdefines“homelesschildrenandyouth”asindividualsthatlackfixed,regular,andadequatenighttimeresidence.Thisincludes-• Childrenandyouthwhoare:

- Sharinghousingduetolossofhousing,economichardship,etc.

- Livinginmotels,hotels,trailerparks,orcampinggroundsduetolackofalternativeadequateaccommodations;

- Livinginemergencyortransitionalshelters;- Abandonedinhospitals;or- Awaitingfosterplacement.

• Children andyouthwhohave a primarynighttime residence that is public or private that is notordinarilyusedasaregularsleepingaccommodationforhumanbeings.

• Childrenandyouthwhoarelivingincars,parks,publicspaces,abandonedbuildings,substandardhousing,busortrainstations,orsimilarsettings;and

• Migratory childrenwho qualify as homeless because they are living in circumstances describedabove.

Theprogramoffersassistancewiththeschoollunchprogram,localshelters,localfoodbanks,housing,transportationforthechildoryouth,andotherbarriersthatthechildoryouthmayface.MoreinformationaboutthequalificationsandservicesprovidedundertheMcKinney-VentoAssistanceAct can be foundon the district’swebsite at louisvillecityschools.org or by contacting the districtliaison, Mr. Jason Greathouse,Assistant Principal at Louisville High School at 330-875-1042 [email protected].

DistrictNews

School Delays and Closings!School will either be delayed or closed on dayswhen hazardousweather conditions are present.Predicting hazardousweather inOhio is always challenging, and the decision to cancel school isusuallymadeveryearlyinthemorning. Delaysandclosingswillalmostalwaysbeannouncedby6:30a.m. Pleaseconfirmanydelayor closing informationwhichwillbroadcaston the followingtelevisionandradiostations,orthenewspaperwebsite.

TELEVISION STATIONS: Channels 3, 5, 8, 19RADIO STATION: WHBC (AM 1480, FM 94.1)

WEBSITE: www.cantonrep.com Atwo-hourdelaymayalsobeannouncedifweatherconditionsareforecastedtoimproveduringtheday.Atwo-hourdelaysimplymeansthatschoolwillbedelayedbytwohoursinthemorning,andstudentsshouldreporttotheirbusstopsorschoolbuildingstwohourslaterthantheirregulartime.Buseswill“pickup”twohourslaterthantheregulartimes.Allschoolbuildingswilloperateonan“adjusted”schedule,andstudentswillbedismissedattheregulartimesandontheregularbusreturntriptimes.Afteratwo-hourdelayisannounced,youmayassumethatschoolswillbeopenthatday(withatwohourdelay).Rarely,ifever,willLouisvilleSchoolsannounceatwo-hourdelayandthencancelschool.Itisimportanttonotethatonceschoolsareopenandinsession,LouisvilleSchoolswillrarely,ifever,sendchildrenhomefromschoolearly.Wewillmakeeveryefforttokeepclassesinsessionuntiltheregulardismissaltime.Parentshavetherighttokeeptheirchildrenathomeiftheybelieveweatherconditionsarehazardousandschoolisnotcanceled.Inthosesituations,pleasecontacttheschoolyourchildattendstoreporttheabsenceandsendawrittennotewithyourchilduponreturntoschool.Pleasedonotcalltheschoolfordelayorclosinginformation.Anyscheduledevents,athleticpractices,gamesorotheractivitieswillbeannouncedonthesamecommunicationnetworkslaterthatdayorwiththeBlackboardConnectemergencycallingsystem.

First Annual Athletic AuctionPlanningisunderwayforthefirstannualLeopardAthleticAuctiontobeheldSaturday,April16,2016,atLouisvilleHighSchool.Beonthelookoutforadditionalinformationtobepostedonourathleticwebsiteatlhsathletics.weebly.com.Wehopeyoujoininthefunandexcitementofthissilentandliveauctioneventfeaturinguniqueandvaluableitems!Ticketswillbe$20perpersonandthepricewillincludestadium-stylefoodandrefreshments!Proceedsfromtheauctionwill support thehighschoolathleticdepartmentandhelpoffsetteamexpenses.Formoreinformation,tobepartofthecommittee,ortodonateanitemforauction,contacttheathleticdepartmentat330-875-5011.

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Testing Resources for Parents and Students

StudentsinLouisvilleCitySchoolsaretestedthroughouttheschoolyeartodetermineknowledgeandskilllevels.Thesetestsmeasure students’ achievement todetermine strengthsandweaknesses so teachers can adjust instruction tomeetstudents’needs.Thedistricthasaddedatestingresourcepagewithinformationguidesandlinksforparentsandstudentsaswellasalistoftestingdatesfortheschoolyear.Thepagecanbefoundundertheparenttabonthemainwebsite.

Grades K-8Elementary students participate in testing required by theOhioDepartmentofEducation.Thisincludes:• StateDiagnosticAssessmentsingradesK-3• Ohio State Tests in Reading,Math, Science, and SocialStudies

StudentsingradesK-8participateinaseriesofassessmentsthroughouttheschoolyearinreading,mathematics,scienceand social studies. These assessments are scheduled afterunits are taught and are tools to alert teachers to students’academicstrengthsandweaknesses.

High School StudentsHighschoolstudentsintheclassof2016and2017mustpassallfiveexamsin theOhioGraduationTest (OGT) inorderto receive high school diplomas, as required by the OhioDepartmentofEducation.

New Requirements Beginning with the Class of 2018Students graduating in 2018 and beyond will havemultiple options for earning a high school diploma. TheOhio Department of Education has outlined the options.They are available at education.ohio.gov/options and atlouisvillecityschools.org.All 10th and 11th-grade students may participate in thePSAT (Pre-SAT),which helps them prepare for successfulperformanceontheACTandSATcollege-entrancetests.


Louisville elemeNtary

Music Notes!The musicals are quickly approaching! Thefourth-grade students have been working veryhard during music class every week. Markyour calendars now for the two performances.Mrs. Bell,Mrs. Leahy,Mrs. Hopple, andMrs.Smith’s classeswillbeperforming“NorthPoleMusical”December8,2015,at7:00p.m.MissAllan,Mr.Everhart,Mrs.Geosits,Mr.McFerrenand Mrs. Tornow’s classes will be performing“SnowBiz”onDecember92015,at7:00p.m.Both performances will be held at LouisvilleElementary.Wehopetoseeyouallthere.Thefourth-graderswillalsostartlearninghowtoplaytherecorderinJanuary.Theywilleachgettheirownrecordertopracticewithandkeep.Thestudents will be following a curriculum called“RecorderKarate.”Thestudentswilllearnninesongs and have the opportunity to earn karate“belts”iftheypassaplayingtestforeachsong.ThegoalistohaveallstudentsearntheirBlackBeltinRecorderKarate.

IMPORTANT DATESNOVEMBER 23 RollandGiftCardPick-up...................... 4-6p.m. 25 InterimReportsSentHome 26-27 ThanksgivingBreak(NO SCHOOL) 30 NO SCHOOL

DECEMBER 6 SecretSantaShop(DowntownLouisville) 7-11 Grade3FallELAAIRTest Grade5OLSAT/StanfordTesting 8 Grade4Musical(Sponseller)................. 7:00p.m. 9 Grade4Musical(Clutter)...................... 7:00p.m. 10 UpstanderClassroomMeetings 18 HolidayParties 21-31 WinterBreak–NO SCHOOL

JANUARY 1 WinterBreak–NO SCHOOL 4 ClassesResume 5 PTOMeeting(LES)............................... 6:30p.m. 7 UpstanderClassroomMeetings 13 End of Grading Period 18 MartinLutherKindDay–NO SCHOOL 21 BlanketNight–DomesticViolenceShelter

(Grade3) 22 ReportCardsSentHome CelebrateSuccessatLES 29 YearbookOrderDue

FEBRUARY 2 PTOMeeting(LES).............................. 6:30p.m. 4 UpstanderClassroomMeetings Parent-TeacherConferences 9 Parent-TeacherConferences 11 ValentinesParties 12 NO SCHOOL 15 PresidentsDay–NO SCHOOL 17 InterimReportsSentHome 25 FamilyReadsNightPS-Grade3@NN

MARCH 1 ScienceFairGrade5 PTOMeeting(LES).............................. 6:30p.m. 3 UpstanderClassroomMeetings 8-10 SpringPicturesLES 11 4thGradeGirlsNightOut 14 OriginalArtworkSale 14-18 Grade5OutdoorEd 18 End of Grading Period 21-25 SpringBreak-NO SCHOOL

Upstander Program is a Great Success!The Upstanders are working hard and standingtogetheratLES.Thegreatsuccessofourkickoffwill continue throughout the year with monthlyclassroom meetings and positive activities. In

January,wewillbehavingourUpstanderLaserShowsponsoredbyourPTO.Wewouldliketothankourparents,communityandbusinessesfortheircontinuedsupportofouranti-bullyingUPSTANDERprogram.Parentsdon’tforgetwhenyourchildcomeshomewiththeirwristbandtoaskthemabouttheirclassroommeeting.Thanksagainforallofyourcontinuedsupport.

“There is no App that can Replace Your Lap!”Withallthetechnologytodayitissometimeseasytoforgettheimportance of readingwith your child. In kindergarten here atLES, we encourage daily reading time through the use of thePizzaHut Book-it Program, leveled books in a bag, and sightword readers which are sent home weekly with every child.According to theNationalCenter forEducationStatistics,26%ofchildrenwhowerereadtothreeorfourtimesinaweekbyafamilymember recognized all the letters of the alphabet.Theyalsoreportedthatstudentswhoarereadtomorefrequentlycounthigher,canwritetheirownnames,andreadorpretendtoread.So,althoughyourschedulemaybebusyattimes,pleaseremember,“goodreadersaremadeonthelap!”

First-Graders are the Apple of our EyeDuring the month of September, first graders celebratedJohnnyAppleseed.Atthistime,weparticipatedinavarietyofactivitiesinmath,reading,andscience.Thestudentswereengaged in exploring fiction and non-fiction details aboutJohnnyAppleseed.Wegraphedourfavoritetypeofappleandweusedoursensestodescribeapples.StudentsalsolearnedthathisrealnamewasJohnChapman.Weendedtheunitwithanapplefeast.

The Forecast Looks Good at LESOur second-grade meteorologists have beenlearning many exciting things about weatherincluding wind, clouds and the water cycle.They have broadened their learning further inclass by creating severalwind instruments likewindsocks,whirligigs,pinwheels,propellersandanemometers.Thechildrenhavebeenexcitedtolearnabouttheimportanceofmakingpredictionsabout theweatherandhowitaffects theirdailylives.

(l to r): Katie Cumberledge, Alyssa Schillig, Owen McCroskey, and Kylie Scafate


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Art and Curriculum go Hand-in-Hand

The students atLES andNNhavebeenworkingveryhardinartalreadythisyear.Theartclasseshavecreatedprojects composed of theLineElement as seen in thestudent artwork pictured. We are excited to have thefifth-grade students learning about Mexican culturein art class as an extension of their social studiescurriculumcoveringthepeople,traditions,andcustoms.Soonstudentswillbeworkingwiththeartelementsofshapeandcolor. Wewillhave theuniqueopportunitytodisplaysomestudentartworkatTheAhhGalleryinLouisvillethisyear.OurdistrictartshowwillbeheldatLouisvilleMiddleSchoolApril15and16.

Louisville elemeNtary

Third Grade is off to a Busy Start!Inthird-gradereading,thestudentsworkeachnineweekstomaketheirAcceleratedReadinggoals.We areworking again this yearwith theSecond andSevenprogrambased out ofColumbus as areadingincentivetopromoteapassionforreading.WearealsofortunatetohaveWalshathletesinstillpositivevaluesastheysetanexampleforthestudentswhentheycomeinandreadeverynineweeks.Wewillbeconnectingfictionnovelunitswithnonfictionmaterialtohelpthestudentsmakereallifeconnections.WeareveryexcitedtogettoworkwithanewnovelthisyearcalledStranded.ItisastoryaboutashipwreckthatweareplanningtoteachalongsidethehistoryoftheTitanic.OthernoveltopicsthatwehaveenjoyedworkingwiththisyearareChocolate Fever, Ramona Quimby Age 8, and The Chalk Box Kid.

In math, students are currently learning the concept ofmultiplicationanddivision.Wearedoingvariousactivitiestolearnthesenewskillsaswellasplaygamestoreinforcetheskills.Inthenextnineweekswewillbefocusingondifferent ways to add and subtract multi digit numbers,the memorization of multiplication facts, and a unit onmeasurement.

Third grade students have been hard atwork learning about the process andskillsrequiredtobeagoodscientist.Thisinformationwillbeusefulthroughouttheyearwithnumeroushands-onactivities. Ourfirst experimentof theyearrequiredthestudentsto“predict”and“test”variousitemstodetermineiftheywouldsinkorfloatinwater.Thestudentsweresurprisedbysomeoftheresultsbuthadagreattimelearninghowtobegreatscientists.

LES Fourth-Graders making a Difference Around the WorldWhen LES fourth-graders were asked to help, they camethrough abundantly. They donated lots of school suppliestocreateschoolkits.Lastyear,89,958kitswereshippedtoJordan,Syria,BosniaandHerzegovina,Lebanon,Haiti,U.S.,Serbia,Hondurasandmore.Schoolkitsoftenarerequestedafter disasters and help bring normalcy to childrenwhosefamilies have been forced to flee their homes.The simplecontentsoftheschoolkitsarespecialgiftsformanychildren.These most-requested items, notebooks and pencils, aretreasures for families who struggle to afford basic schoolsupplies and bring hope to families. The fourth-gradersdonatedenoughsuppliestocreate14schoolkitswhichweretakentoBeechMennoniteChurchandwillbedeliveredbythe Mennonite Central Committee to the shipping centerwheretheywillbesent tomanydifferentcountriesaroundtheworld.Helpingothersaroundtheworldtoworkandlearnusing school supplies donated by LES was an importantlessonforourstudents.

Fifth Grade Goes One to OneKids smiled anxiously and stared attentively withanticipation as Mr. Davis unveiled the fifth-gradeChromebooks.Allfifth-gradersatLouisvilleElementaryreceivedtheirownChromebookthatwillallowteacherstodifferentiatebothintermsofhowtheyteachandhowthestudentsareexpectedtodemonstratetheirlearning.Fifth-grademathteacherMr.Adkinssaid,“ThisisanexcitingtimeforeducationinLouisville.IamlookingforwardtohowthemathlessonsinmyclasscanbeexpandedwiththeuseoftheChromebooks.”AddingthetechnologyoftheChromebookshasbeenimmediatelyblendedintothedailylearning at fifth grade. “Assignments can be completelyremade intomoremeaningful projects. Studentwritingcanbepublishedthroughblogs,expertscanbeinterviewedin the classroom through Skype, students can do onlineresearch and then write their own textbook-replacingwikis, and more,” said fifth-grade social studies andscienceteacher,Mrs. Wendt.The one to onelearning willbe essential inproviding thebest educationfor Louisvillestudents in the21stCentury.

Library NotesLEreadersareofftoaroaringstartthisyear:We’vealreadycheckedoutover11,000bookssincethefirstdayofschool.Thelibrarywouldliketothankallthevolunteerswhohelpuscheckoutbooksandgetthembackontheshelves.Wecouldn’tdoitwithoutyou.Thanksalsotoallwhowereabletobuybooksatthebookfair.Themoneyearnedfromthebookfairgoesdirectlybackintopurchasingnewbooksforthelibrary.Lastyearweaddedalmost500newbookstothelibrary!Did you know you can check the library catalog from home?Go to the homepage for LouisvilleElementaryandclickon“Library&Media.”

Blown Lines by Audrey N., second grade.

Detailed Shoe by Nolan B., fifth grade.

Madde Birone and Aiden Watson

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IMPORTANT DATESNOVEMBER 19 UpstanderClassroomMeetings 20 NoPreschoolClasses 25 InterimsReportsSentHome 26-30 Thanksgivingbreak–NO SCHOOL

DECEMBER 6 SecretSantaShop(DowntownLouisville) 10 UpstanderClassroomMeetings 17 PolarExpressDayatNN 18 HolidayParties 21-31 WinterBreak–NO SCHOOL

JANUARY 1 WinterBreak–NO SCHOOL 4 ClassesResume 5 PTOMeeting@LES............................. 6:30p.m. 7 UpstanderClassroomMeetings 13 End of Grading Period 14 CelebrateSuccess/PrismaticMagicLaserLight

ShowatNN 18 MartinLutherKingDay–NO SCHOOL 22 Reportcardsgohome 29 YearbookOrderDue

FEBRUARY 2 PTOmeeting@LE................................ 6:30p.m. 9 Parent/TeacherConferences 11 Valentine’sDayparties/ParentTeacher

ConferencesatNN 12 NO SCHOOL 15 President’sDay–NO SCHOOL 17 InterimsReportsSentHome 20 PTOFamilyBasketballNight 22-26 BookFairatNN 25 FamilyReadsNightPS-Grade3@NN 26 TheHatassemblyatNN

MARCH 1 PTOmeeting@LE................................ 6:30p.m. 14 OriginalArtworkSale 18 End of Grading Period 22-25 SpringBreak-NO SCHOOL

Kindergarteners Enjoy Celebrity Guest ReaderThe students in Mrs. Joan Doolan’s kindergartenclassroom have been working very hard on learningtheir letters and letter sounds. Theywere treated to aspecialguestreaderontheirfirstCelebrate Successday,October30,2015.SuperintendentMicheleShafferwastheday’sguestreadersharingthreeofherfavoritebookswith the students. The studentswere excited to sharetheircostumeswithMs.Shafferandenjoyedlisteningtotheir“celebrityreader.”

UpstandersTheUpstandersareworkinghardandstandingtogetheratNN.ThegreatsuccessofourkickoffcombinedwithLESwillcontinuethroughouttheyearwithmonthlyclassroommeetingsandpositiveactivities. InJanuary,wewillbehavingourUpstanderLaserShowsponsoredbythePTO.Wewouldliketothankourparents,communityandbusinessesfortheircontinuedsupportofouranti-bullyingUPSTANDERprogram.Parentsdon’tforgetwhenyourchildcomeshomewiththeirwristbandtoaskabouttheday’sclassroommeeting.

Preschool Spots AvailableTheLouisvilleCitySchoolDistrict’sIntegratedPreschoolProgramisstillaccepting3to5-year-oldstudents.Classesareofferedinthemorningfrom8:30a.m.-11:00a.m.andintheafternoonfrom12:00p.m.-2:30p.m.MondaythroughFriday.Theprogramoffersanactive,supportiveenvironmentinwhichpreschoolagechildrenwithspecialneeds and typical children learn together through developmentally appropriate, educational basedactivitiesandexperiences.Theintegratedprogramhasproventhatpreschoolchildrenwithandwithoutdisabilitiesbenefitwhenthey learn together.Children are providedwith the necessary services and support for developinglearning,communicationandsocialskills,schoolreadinessandfosteringrelationshipswithpeers.Allchildrentakepartinappropriateactivitiesthataddresstheirindividualneeds.Childrenwithdisabilitieswork towardgoalson their IndividualEducationPlan (IEP) andbenefit fromageappropriate rolemodels.Theprogramhelpsallchildrendevelopsensitivitytodiversity.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Library Supports Students’ Skills and Love of Reading

Readersareofftoaroaringstartthisyear.Sofar,over2,500bookshavebeencheckedout.The librarianswould like tothankallvolunteerswhohelpstudentscheckbooksoutandgetthembackontheshelves.Wecouldn’tdoitwithoutyou.To see the titles of available books, visit http://nnlibrary.weebly.comorchooseLibraryandMediabuttonintheQuickLinkssectionof theschoolwebsite. You’llhaveaccess toourcatalog,plusgreat tools tobuildstudentreadingskills.Didyouknowweadded almost 200newbooks last year?Wearealwayslookingforthebestbookstosupportaloveofreadinginyoungreaders.Yoursupportofbookfairhelpsmakethispossible.LookformoreinformationinFebruary.

• Is taught by highly educated professionalscertifiedinearlychildhoodeducation

• Offersbothmorningandafternoonclasses• Prepareschildrenforkindergarteninaschoolenvironment

• Offers field trips as well as participation inschool-wideevents

• Haslowchild-teacherratio• Provides access to computer, iPad, andSMARTBoardtechnology

• Holdsweeklyphysicaleducation,music,andartclasses

Nora Kiko, Kaden Persons, Liam Ohman, and Avery Mann

PreschoolThePreschoolclasseslearnedallaboutapplesinSeptember.Wemadeapplesauce,tastedapples,paintedwith apples, andweighedapples. Wethink themost fun thatMrs.Elliott’smorningclass had was erupting the apples. We usedbaking soda and vinegar and food coloring tomakeachemicalreaction.Wehadagreattimebeing“Scientists.”


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Preschoolers Visit Apple Orchard

On October 23, preschool students went to ArrowheadOrchard. Thechildrenwereable togoonahayride,walkthroughacornmaze,andpickapumpkininthepatch.Welearnedaboutthemanydifferentkindsofapplesonthefarmandeachchildwasabletotakeanapplehome.Wealsodrankapplecider;somechildrenthoughtitwasyummy.Wewereabletoeatlunchinabarn.Manyparentswereabletoattendthisfunday.Theweatherwasbeautifulandwewereabletoenjoythefallday!

(l to r): Addyson Upperman, Rachel Beltz, and Rowan Barnes enjoying their time at Arrowhead.

Congratulations Samson’s Sight Words Black Belt Achievers!ManyofoursecondgradestudentsatNorthNimishillenhaveearnedtheawardofBlackBeltusingSamson’sClassroomduringthefirstnineweeks.InorderforstudentstoearntheBlackBeltaward,studentsmustcompletefivetasksforeachofthe28sightwordlistswithaperfectscore!Samson’sClassroomisasoftwareprogramthatstudentsusetoworkonsightwords,spelling,andreading.WAYTOGOBlackBeltAchievers!

Exciting New Faces at North Nimishillen

At the startof the schoolyearmanynew faces joined theNorthNimishillen teaching staff.Mrs. Erin Neff andMrs. Connie Gallion have joined the preschool teaching staff. Mrs.NeffisjoiningusfromStateSupportTeamRegion8andisagraduateofWalshUniversity.Shepreviously taught in theGreenLocalSchoolDistrictand isenteringher twelfthyear ineducation. Mrs. Gallion is joining us as an attendant and previouslyworked at LouisvilleElementarySchool.ThekindergartenteamishappytowelcomeMrs. Casey Smith.Mrs.SmithisagraduateofKentStateUniversityandisenjoyingherfirstpublicschoolteachingassignment.Mrs.SmithpreviouslyworkedatHeadStartinAlliancewithpreschoolers.Miss Cindy Sponsellerhasjoinedthestaffasanelementarymusicteacher.MissSponsellerwill be splitting her time betweenLouisville Elementary School in themorning andNorthNimishillenintheafternoon.MissSponsellerisarecentgraduateofKentStateUniversity.Mrs. Lynne Bozmanisreturningtotheclassroomasanelementaryartteacher.Mrs.BozmanpreviouslytaughtatPleasantGroveElementaryasafirstgradeteacher.SheisagraduateofKentStateUniversityandreceivedhermaster’sdegreefromMarygroveCollege.Mrs. Melissa Robinson isnewtothebuildingasaspeechandlanguagepathologist. Mrs.RobinsonisagraduateofTheUniversityofCincinnati.ShepreviouslyworkedwiththeStarkCountyEducationalServiceCenterasaspeechtherapistinMarlington,Fairless,andJacksonLocalSchools.We are very excited to have all of these talented individuals working in our building andcontinuingthelong-standingtraditionofprovidingexcellenteducationforourstudents!


A beautiful Naturalization Ceremony was held at LMS and our seventh and eighth graders were able to witness the candidates

taking the oath to complete the process of becoming a U.S. citizen.

IMPORTANT DATESNOVEMBER 24 PTOMeeting-Library........................... 6:30p.m. 26-30 ThanksgivingBreak-NO SCHOOL

DECEMBER 10 WinterBandConcert 15 WinterChoirConcert 21-31 WinterBreak-NO SCHOOL

JANUARY 1 WinterBreak-NO SCHOOL 4 ClassesResume 13 End of Grading Period End of Semester 18 MartinLutherKingDay-NO SCHOOL 19 PTOMeeting-Library........................... 6:30p.m. 20 ReportCardsSentHome 26 SpellingBee........................................... 6:30p.m.

FEBRUARY 11 Parent-TeacherConferences................ 4-7:30p.m. PTOStupidCupidParty........................... 6-8p.m. 12 NO SCHOOL 15 Presidents’Day-NO SCHOOL 16 Parent-TeacherConferences................ 4-7:30p.m. PTOMeeting-Library........................... 6:30p.m.

MARCH 18 End of Grading Period 22-25 SpringBreak–NO SCHOOL

New Faces at LMSAtthebeginningofthisschoolyear,wewelcomedsomenewstaffmemberstothemiddleschool.Mr. Jason Orinhastakenoverastheprincipalofthemiddleschool.Priortocomingtothemiddleschool,heservedasprincipalofNorthNimishillenSchoolanda teacheratPleasantGroveandLouisvilleElementarySchools. In his 18thyear inLouisvilleCitySchools, he has been impressedwith thestudentsandstaffofthemiddleschoolandveryexcitedaboutthefutureofLMS.OthernewfacesatLMSinclude,Mr. Jim Adkins,assistantprincipal.HecomestoLMSfromLHSandGlenOak.Hisadministrativeexperienceandexperienceasaninterventionspecialisthavebeeninvaluable toLMS. His knowledge and expertisewill help usmaintain excellence in our school.NewteacherstotheclassroomthisyearincludeMs. Katelynn Fullmerinart,Mrs. Erin Schulerinseventh-grademath,Mrs. Gina Westfallinseventh-gradescience,andMr. Michael Wileyinvocalmusic.EachoftheseindividualsbringsawealthofexperiencetomeettheneedsofallstudentsatLMS.

Grade 6 BandThisyearwehavehit the recordbookswith the largest sixth-grade band wehavehadatLMSwithover100studentsparticipating in the program. Duringthe first semester, students meet withthedirectors insmallgroupsduring the90-minute period to learn how to playtheir instruments. Once they have alllearnedhowtoplay,theybeginmeetingas a whole band to prepare for the

upcomingHolidayConcert inDecember. Since theband is so large thisyear,wearemovingourbandconcertintothegym.Youwillbeveryimpressedwithallofourbands.Mr. Stankey, Mrs. Markiewicz,andMr. Bleininger doanoutstandingjobtrainingthemtobepolishedmusicians.

Library NewsMiddleSchoolreadersarehittingthebooksthisyear!Sincethefirstdayofschool,over5,700bookshavebeencheckedout!Newbooksareaddedeverymonth,sobesuretocheckthe library catalog to find your favorite. You can do thisfrom school or home by going to the homepage for LMSandclickingon“Library&Media.”Didyouknowweofferaudiobooksaswell?Wehaveover75high-interesttitlestosupport students who need that extra boost. Thanks to allwhowereable tosupportourbookfair.Allmoneyearnedfrombookfairgoesdirectlyintopurchasingnewmaterialsforthelibrary!

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Fall Sports Round UpThe seventh-grade girls volleyball team ended up with animpressive14–3NBCrecordandtooksecondplaceintheNBCTournament.Theteamendedupwithanoverallseasonrecordof18–3,goingundefeatedintheJacksonEarlyBirdTournamentandbeatingnon-leaguefoe,Perry.Theeighth-grade girls volleyball teamendedupwith a 6–9NBCrecord. Thegirlshadanoverallseasonrecordof8–11.TheyparticipatedintheJacksonEarlyBirdTournamentandbeatnon-leaguefoe,Perry.The seventh and eighth-grade girls cross country teamcompetedineightdifferentinvitationalsduringthisseason.They

finishedfirsttwotimes,secondtwotimes,andthirdtwotimes;attheNBCmeettheyfinishedsecond.Theteamperformedwellatthestatemeetbyfinishingineighthplace.The seventh and eighth-grade boys cross country team competed in eight invitationals aswell.Theyfinishedfirstonce,secondtwice,andfourthonce;attheNBCmeettheyfinishedsecond.Atthestatelevel,theboysfinishedinninthplace.

LMS cross country team members, Logan Ison and Scott Gronow, have

had quite a successful season.

A few of the sixth-grade trumpet players in sectionals.

On Friday, October 23, LMS had a “Pink Out” to raise cancer awareness. Seventh-graders, Jessalyn

Pugh, Amanda Vesley and Ayden Smith are showing their support for all of those battling cancer!


Fuel Up To Play 60 Kickoff 2015

ThecoolerweatherdidnotkeepusfromkickingoffourFuelUpToPlay60programonceagainthisyear.Studentswereinvitedtojoinusaswecollaboratedwithcommunitymembersandlocalbusinessestopromotehealthywaystofuelourbodiesandencourageeveryonetoplay60minuteseveryday.TheAultman Student Ambassador Programhandedouthealthysnacksintheconcessionstand.ThepumpkincornmuffinsmadebyMrs. Daugherty’s classeswereahugehit!ChocolatemilkwasthepreferreddrinkoftheeveningthankstoSmith’s Dairy.TheapplesandbananasdonatedbyGiant EagleandyogurtdonatedbyGFSwerealsofavorites.Studentsfoundthemselvesimmersedinfootballactivitiesfor all ages! TheLouisville YMCA joined in creatinga fun atmosphere. The freshman football team helpedengagestudentsastheyranthroughactivitystationssuchasSuperCatch,TireFlip,TouchdownRunandFlagTag.ThePro Football Hall of FameandtheAultman WOWvan greeted guests with giveaways and health checkinformation.TheLouisville High School Bandmarchedthroughastheywarmedupforthegametokeepstudentsandstaffmovingtothebeat.Thanks to the Cleveland Browns and the American Dairy Association, participants won T-shirts, Frisbeesandothers received interactiveprizes forattending.ThePhysical Education Department would like to send outa special thanks to Pinnacle Press for their continuedsupport aswell as our administration and staff that arealwaysinsupportofourstudents.FormoreinformationontheFuelUpToPlay60program,pleasevisitthewebsiteatwww.fueluptoplay60.comandjoin the team!Remember to fuelupwithhealthy foodsand participate in physical activity at least 60 minuteseachday!Togetherwecanbuildahealthiergeneration!

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Science Fusion Curriculum PilotThis year, the middle school is piloting a scienceprogram,calledScienceFusion,ablendofprintlearningand digital learning with a variety of hands-on labs,virtual labs, andmanysupplementarymaterials. Miss Cindy Wieland,oneofourteacherssaid,“Asateacherof eighth grade science atLMS, I amfindingScienceFusion to be a very useful and versatile product formystudentsandme.The teacher’seditionhasofferedme the 5E Model of Effective Science Teaching,whichtranslatesintoaricherhands-onandexplorativeexperienceformysciencestudents.Thelabshavebeenexcitingbecausetheyaresonewanduptodate,offeringmystudentsandmeinnovativewaysofexploringtopics.Inaddition, the interactivewebsite isamazingbecauseIcanuse it toassignreviews,assessments,andvirtuallabs.ThestudenteditionoftheFusionwebsiteisfullofmanyhelpfultoolstoaidinlearningthematerialwithineachlesson.Weuseboththeworktextandthewebsiteinclasseachweek.Studentsmayaccessthewebsiteontheirownanytimeaswell.Notonlyisitequippedwithnumerousenhancementsforlearningthesciencematerial,italsohasane-versionofthestudentworktext.Wantthetextreadtoyou?Noproblem-theFusionsitedoesit.MyhopeisforparentsandguardianstoexploretheFusionSciencewebsitebeingusedbytheirstudentsotheycanseehowfarwehavecomewitheducationaltechnology.IhopeyouarejustasamazedasIam!AccesstheLMSTechiepageandselect,‘ThinkCentralScienceFusion’tab.Useyourstudent’sschool-providedloginandgetstarted!Accordingtoeighth-gradestudent,Jennah Beavers,‘ThenewFusionbookandwebsiteissoawesome!Ilovehowitconnectsyouwithlearning.Itistrulyoneofmyfavorites!’”

Social Studies Comes Alive for Seventh-GradersOn Friday, October 16, three Tibetan monks visitedLouisvilleMiddleSchool.StudentshadlearnedaboutthemonksandthecountryofTibetinsixthgrade,sohavingthem visit the seventh grade was a perfect fit. Makingthe connection to what they learned last year proved tobe a fascinating learning experience for all involved.

The three monks who visited were Geshe Tenzin Gelek, Gesge Lharampa Tsewang Thinley, and Geshe Youten Phuntsok.Theygraciouslycametotheschooltosharepeace,harmony, and their traditions. The studentshad the opportunity to ask question abouttheir lives. After the students learned abouttheirculture,customsandtraditions,theyhadthe opportunity to make a peace flag to bedisplayed indowntownLouisville.When themonksdidnothaveaclasstopresentto,theyvisitedthegymtoshoothoops,listenedtothebandandchoirperform, and saw the studentartworkinartclasses.Thisexperiencewillbesomethingthestudentswillrememberfortherestoftheirlives.

Eighth-grade scientists studying the plant life in Metzger Park are (l to r) Victoria Bowman,

Michael Norman and Michael Mayle.

Students working on creating a Tibetan peace flag that is currently on display at

Louisville Middle School.

Seventh-grader, Andrew Capo, having a chance to talk with the monks after the presentation.


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Homework!?!?Ahyes,thedreadedpartoftheeveningwhenyouaskyourchildrentodotheirhomework.Theyoftencomedownwithoneorseveralofthefollowingsuddenailments:homeworkamnesia,antsinthepants,videogamewithdraw,bottomlesspitofastomach,etc.Belowyouwillfindsometipsonhowto keepyour childmotivated, organized, and focused longenoughtogettheirhomeworkcompleted.1. Routine - Having a set after-school routine so that

childrenknowwhattoexpectwhentheygethomeisveryhelpful.Weallknowthatthiscanbedifficulttofollowattimesduetohecticschedules,butthemoreconsistenttheroutine,thebetter.Asampleroutinecouldbe:Comehome,snack,15minutestorelax,homework,anddesiredactivity.

2. First→→→Then-Everychildhassomethingtheyenjoydoingandwouldmuchratherbedoingthanhomework.Thiscanbedifferentfordifferentchildren.Forsomeitisvideogameswhile forothers it isgoingoutsideandplayingwithfriends.Thekeyistofigureoutwhatthisisanduseitasamotivator.Makesurethattheyknowthatnomatterwhat it isFirst-Homework→→→Then-DesiredActivity.

3. Be “In the Know”-AsImentionedearlier,“homeworkamnesia”isacommonsyndromethataffectssomemoreoften than it does others. Sometimes children forgetwhat they have for homework or that they even hadhomeworkatall.Thecurefor“homeworkamnesia”isgood communication between the home and teachers.Depending on the building, grade level, and teacher,differentmethodsareusedtoletparentsknowwhattheirchildren have for homework. Some of these includetake-homefolders,teacherwebsites,onlinegradebook,newsletters, andplanners. Thekey is to communicatewiththeteachersifyouhavequestionsandtheywillbehappytopointyouintherightdirection.

4. Brain Break -Althoughweneedtokeepourchildrenfocusedtodohomework,sometimesitmaytakeaquickbrainbreak tohelpwith that. Ifyouareworkingwithyour child or they areworking independently and yousee themgettingmoreandmoredistractedoragitated,itmaybetimeforabrainbreak.Thiscanbesomethingassimpleasgettingupandmovingaround,listeningtoasong,orcheckingoutsomeofthelinksbelow.Keepthebreakstojustafewminutesandthenbacktowork.

http://teachtrainlove.com/20-brain-break-clips-fight-the-fidgeting/http://brainbreaks.blogspot.com/

5. Spot Check - Getting homework done is one thingbutgetting itdonecorrectly isanother.Tobesure thathomeworkisnotrushedthrough,itmaybebeneficialtobrowseover thework tosee that it isaccurate. Ifyoucheckseveralofthequestionsandtheyarecorrect,thatiswhenyouhaveaqualitypieceofhomework.

Whenhomeworkisdoneconsistently,ithasapositiveimpactonstudents’gradesbyreinforcingtheskillsthatwerelearnedduringtheschoolday.Ihopethatyoufindthesetipshelpfulintreatingallhomeworkrelatedailments.

The DepotAlocalbusinesshasopeneditsdoorstoMrs. Stanek’s classto get some work experience. The Depot, located acrossfromPaqueletFuneralHomeinLouisville,isacraftshopthatemploysadultswithspecialneeds.Themajorityofcraftssoldin their store are created in the workshop by its employees.Mrs. Stanek’s class goes there weekly, and her students getthe opportunity to be exposed to a workplaceenvironment, learning skills thatwill help themaftergraduation. Thankyou toMrs.Stanek forcoordinatingthisendeavorandtoMike Tornowforbeingsoaccommodatingtoourstudents.

Depot employee Melanie Tyler and Louisville student Hailey Garner working on crafts for the upcoming holiday season.

The Royal KnightsLouisvilleHighSchoolwillbehostinganotherRoyalKnightsSpecialOlympicsbasketballgamethiswinter.Markyourcalendarsforthisfun-filledeventonThursday,January28,2016,at6:30p.m.Lastyearprovedtobeasuccessandthestudentsreallyenjoyedshowcasingtheirtalents.Half-timewillbefilledwithentertainmentandadditionalshowcasingoftalent.Admissiontothiseventisfree,howevercannedgoodsormonetarydonationstosupportTheLouisvilleCommunityCupboardwillbecollected.Didyoumisslastyear’sevent?VideohighlightsoftheJanuary2015RoyalKnightsgameisavailableontheLeopardNationwebsiteatlouisvilleleopards.org/royal-knights-roll-to-win-with-lhs-as-host/.

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Aultman Ambassador Program and the Health Fair

Have you heard of the Aultman Ambassador Scholarship program?AultmanHospitalandMaloneUniversity’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences and Exercise Science Program are proud topartner,forthethirdyear,withLouisvilleHighSchooltohelpleadourcommunitytoimprovedhealththrougheducationandencouragementofgoodnutritionandphysicalactivity.Theambassadorprogramprovidesanexcellentleadershipopportunityforteenagerstoreflectonwhyobesityhasbecomeanincreasinglyimportantissueinourlivesandinthecommunityaroundus.Italsogivesstudentstheopportunitytotakeactionagainstthisepidemicbypositivelyimpactingtheirpeerswithnewideasandapproachestoencouragebetternutritionandphysicalactivity.Eachyear,eightstudentsareselectedtoserveasAultmanAmbassadors.ThegoalistohavetwostudentambassadorsforeachgradeserveasrepresentativesontheLHSAmbassadorWellnessCouncil.Bymeetinggoals andmilestones, these studentswill have theopportunity to earn a$250 scholarshipduringtheschoolyear.Thestudentsmustreapplyeachyear,butexperiencepointswillbeawardedforgoodparticipationinprioryears.Thismeansthatafreshmanhastheopportunitytoearn$1,000overthecourseofhis/herhighschoolcareer.Excellentperformancemaywarrantonestudentbeingnamedthe“ambassadoroftheyear”withanadditional$250prize.The2015-16ambassadors are:Alexis Wendt, Ashley Schaar, Brock Mehl, Hannah Baughman, Jordan Davis, Jozie Scott, Karli Redinger, Lindsey Bradley, Tori Rae Sharlow, Zack Thatcher, andAbigayle Baughman.The2015HealthFair tookplaceTuesday,October20.Malonestudentssetupboothsforstudentstohelpthemlearnabouthealthtopicssuchashydration,thedangerof fast foods, caloric intake, and the effect of stresson health to name a few. AultmanHospitalwas alsoinvolved in thehealth fair as they conducted the two-quartchallengewherestudentswereaskedtopledgethattheywoulddrinktwoquartsofwateraday(thenormalintakeperday).AllstudentsreceivedanAultmanwaterbottle tomeasure their intake. Therewere also tasty,healthytreatsmadebyMrs.Elsassandherclasses.TheYMCAaddedanexercisestationandinvitedstudentstoparticipate.WeinviteothersinthecommunityandparentstobecomepartoftheAultmanAmbassadorprogramandparticipateinvariousactivities,liketheHealthFair,throughouttheyear.Together,wecanbehealthier!For more information on the Aultman Ambassador Program, contact Lynn Helscher, AultmanCommunityRelations,[email protected].

LHS Library AdditionsThehighschoollibraryhasbeenmakingsomebigchanges

this year. Thanks to a grant from author James Patterson, we havethree new collections to benefit students. RapidReads is a collectionofshort,high-interestfictionthatwillappealtothoselookingforaquickbookfix.Wenowhaveadiversecollectionofgraphicnovelsthatcovereverythingfromcomicstomangatohistory.Nolongerconsideredmerepicturebooks,graphicnovelshelpstudentsdevelopasophisticatedunderstandingofvisualliteracy,whilebeingfuntoread.Andforthefirsttimeever,thelibrarynowhasacollectionofebooks.Thesearenon-fictionworksonavarietyoftopicsrelatedtothecurriculumthatstudentscanaccessanywheretheyhaveInternetaccess.ThelibrarycatalogandebookscanbeviewedbyvisitingtheLouisvilleHighSchoolMediaCenterwebpageathttp://louisvillehslibrary.weebly.com.

Friday Night Event

IMPORTANT DATESNOVEMBER 19 Parent/TeacherConferences............ 4-7:30p.m. 20 DramaClubDinnerTheater.5:30and7:30p.m. 24 Parent/TeacherConferences............ 4-7:30p.m. 26-27 ThanksgivingBreak-NO SCHOOL 30 TeacherExchangeDay-NO SCHOOLDECEMBER 14-18 SemesterExams-CoreClasses 21-31 WinterBreak-NO SCHOOL

JANUARY1 WinterBreak-NO SCHOOL 4 ClassesResume 11-12 SemesterExams-ElectiveClasses 13 End of Grading Period/Semester 18 MartinLutherKingJr.Day-NO SCHOOL

FEBRUARY 11 Parent/TeacherConferences………4-7:30p.m. 12 TeacherDay-NO SCHOOL 15 President’sDay-NO SCHOOL 16 Parent/TeacherConferences………4-7:30p.m.

MARCH 18 End of Grading Period 22-25 SpringBreak–NO SCHOOL

Drama Club Features “All The Bases” Dinner TheaterComejoin theLouisvilleHighSchoolDramaClubas theyperformAll the Bases Dinner Theater Friday, November 20. Showtimesare5:30p.m.and7:30p.m.Ticketsareonsaleprior toandat thedoorthenightof theeventforonly$5perperson.Dinnerisincludedintheticketpriceandwillconsistofspaghetti,salad,anddessert.Comejoinusatthisinteractivedinnertheaterforlotsoflaughsandfun.


Speech and Debate Team RecognizedTheLHSspeechanddebateprogramhasearnedsignificantrecognitionbytheNationalSpeechandDebateAssociation. Studentsearnpointsanddegrees in theAssociation’shonor societybasedoncompetitiveandservice-relatedactivities,rangingfromtheDegreeofMerit,with25ormorepoints,totheDegreeofPremierDistinction,with1,500ormorepoints.Due to theLHSchapterachieving100ormoredegrees lastyear, it is rankedamong thetop 10% of schoolsnationwideandhasearnedmembership in theAssociation’sprestigious100 club. Thismilestoneisremarkablebecauseitdemonstratesoutstandingcommitmenttoteachingstudentsessentiallifeskillsincludingcommunication,research,listening,writing,andorganization.Congratulationstotheentireteam.


Marching BandTheLouisvilleHighSchoolMarchingBandhasenjoyedasuccessful2015marchingseason.ThebandstartedrehearsingJuly20,2015,andperformedatKennywoodAmusementParkaspartoftheFallFantasyParadeSeriesonAugust8.TheyalsoperformedattheStarkCountyFairBandShowonSeptember1.InadditiontosupportingthefootballteamandentertainingthecrowdonFridaynights,thebandalsomaintainedabusycompetitionschedule.Theyreceivedmanyhonorsandawardsthroughoutthecompetitiveseasonincluding:

Louisville Music In MotionSuperiorRating(noteligibleforawardsduetobeingthehostband)

Revere Competition1stPlaceAuxiliaryClassA1stPlacePercussionClassA1stPlaceBandClassASuperiorRating

Sandusky Perkins Competition1stPlaceVisualClassA2ndPlaceBandClassASuperiorRating

New Philadelphia Competition1stPlaceAuxiliaryClassA1stPlaceBandClassASuperiorRating

State Marching Band FinalsSuperiorRating

Upcoming EventsSaturday,December5 BandProm 7:00-10:30pmatParadiseChurchSunday,December6 LightUpLouisville TBAevening,downtownLouisvilleSaturday,January16 SoloandEnsembleContest AllDay,GlenOakHSThursday,February18 WinterConcert 7:00pminLHSAuditeria

Photo Courtesy of Louisville Herald

Please bookmark the Louisville High School Band websiteat www.theprideoflouisville.com, and “Like” the LouisvilleHigh School Band Facebook page at www.facebook.com/theprideoflouisville.

Academic Challenge (l to r): Landry Cowles, Jasen Klingaman,

Doug Synowka, Brandon Sommers, and Carson Pirie.

Photo Courtesy of Louisville Herald


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Student of the MonthJonah Changet has beenrecognized as the SeptemberStudentoftheMonth.Jonahexcelsacademically as a senior in theGraphicCommunicationsprogram.He is President of SkillsUSAGraphic Communication class andamemberoftheNationalTechnical

HonorSociety,CharacterCountsandhischurchyouthgroup.JonahisthesonofEricandHeidiChangetofLouisville.

James Houck has been chosen astheOctoberStudent of theMonth.James is a senior in the AutoCollision Technology program.He is a member of SkillsUSAand was the only student fromAuto Collision to compete in theSkillsUSARegionalcompetitionas

a junior last year. James is amember of his churchyouthgroup,andheprovideslawnandsnowremovalservicesforpeopleinhiscommunity.JamesisthesonofSusanHouckofLouisville.A committee of staff and administrators chose thestudents based on attendance, grades, activities, andattitude.


Valuable Resource for Parents and Students

Louisville High School is pleased to offer the Family ConnectionresourcefromNavianceforstudentsandparents.FamilyConnectionisacomprehensivewebsitethatfamiliescanusetomakedecisionsaboutcollegesandcareers.Family Connection offers a number of innovative, easy-to-use, web applications for high schoolstudents toassist themwithavarietyof tasks; includingcareerplanning,collegeplanningand thecollegeapplicationprocess.FamilyConnectionislinkedwithNaviance,aservicethatthehighschoolguidancedepartmentusestotrackandanalyzedataaboutcollegeandcareerplans,inordertoprovideup-to-dateinformationthatisspecifictoLHS.FamilyConnectionassistsstudentswith:• Navigating the planning and advising process–Builda resume,completeonlinesurveys,andmanagetimelinesanddeadlinesforcollegeandcareers.

• Researching colleges – Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to actualhistoricaldatafromLHS.

• Researching careers–Researchhundredsofcareersandcareerclusters,andtakecareerassessments.• Creating plans for the future–Creategoalsandto-dos,andcompletetasksassignedbytheLHStobetterprepareforfuturecollegeandcareergoals.

• ACT Prep–Providesproven,game-basedcoursesthathelpstudentstoperformtheirbestontestday.

Studentsandparents canaccess the site from theguidancedepartmentat louisvillecityschools.org.InstructionsandusercodesweremailedhometostudentsinOctober.ContacttheLouisvilleguidancedepartmentformoreinformationabouttheFamilyConnectionandNavianceprogram.

Career Day November 24th ExplorethemanycareeropportunitiesavailableforjuniorandseniorstudentsattheR.G.DrageCareerTechnicalCenter,Tuesday,November24,from5:00-8:00p.m.AfreechilisupperwillbeheldinconjunctionwiththeCareerDay.Demonstrationswillbegivenincareertechnicalareas.Incaseofinclementweather,theCareerDaywillbeheldonTuesday,December1.Withregardtotheever-changingneedsofbusinessandindustry,includingtheoilandgasindustry,theCareerTechnicalCenterisadaptingcurrentandfuturecurriculuminordertopromoteincreasedemploymentopportunitiesandtoallowforcontinuedtrainingatthepost-secondarylevel.TrainingatDragewillhelpstudentsobtaintheneededskillstosucceedinthejobmarketandtoincreaseearningpower.Formoreinformationcall330-832-9856or1-800-372-4322orvisitourwebsiteatwww.rgdrage.org.Programs at the Career Technical Center include: Animal Science and Management/Pre-VetTechnology,Auto Collision Technology,Auto Services Technology, Bakery/Pastry Operations,BuildingConstructionTechnology,Cosmetology,CulinaryArts,DentalAssisting,EarlyChildhoodEducation,GraphicCommunications,HealthTechnologies,Heating-Ventilation-Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration(HVAC/R),HeavyTruck/DieselTechnology,Marketing,MetalFabrication/Welding,PowerEquipmentEngineeringTechnology,PrecisionMachiningTechnologyandSportsMedicineandRehabilitation.

Test Date Registration Late Registration Deadline Period (LateFeeRequired)

Dec.12,2015 Nov.6,2015 Nov.7–20,2015Feb.6,2016 Jan.8,2016 Jan.9–15,2016April9,2016 March4,2016 March5–18,2016June11,2016 May6,2016 May7–20,2016

2015-16 ACT National Test Dates at LHS

New Varsity Athletics Record BoardsAs you are attendingsporting events inthe high schoolgymnasium,takealookat the new addition ofathletic record boardsdisplayedinthehallways.Thisisagreatwaytorecognizethehardworkingpastandpresentathleteswhoholdschoolrecordsintheirrespectivesport.


Adult edUcatioN

Adult Computer Classes Now Being OfferedAreyoutiredofhavingtoaskyourchildrenandgrandchildrenhowtoworkyourcomputer?Youareinluck!StartinginJanuary2016,wewillbeofferingAdultEveningComputerClasses in theComputerLab in theLouisvilleHighSchoolLibrary.Theseclassesaredesignedtobeahands-onexperienceforthoseofyouwhowant to learnbasic skills. TondaMathie,whohaseightyearsexperienceteachingadultclasses,willbeteachingtheclasses.

Pleasecall330-828-1198forquestionsortoregisterforclasses.Classsizesarelimitedsoregistrationisrequired.Youcanalsoregisterbyfillingouttheformbelowandsendingit,alongwithacheckmadetoTondaMathieandmailto407EastMainStreet,Louisville,Ohio44641.

Computer Basics and Word ProcessingJanuary 5, 6 and 7 • 4-7 p.m.Thisclassisforyouifyouhaveverylittleornocomputerknowledge.Youwilllearnaboutthepartsofthecomputeraswellasmanycomputeraccessories.YouwilllearnhowtonavigatearoundWindows,whatallofthekeysonthekeyboardare,andthenlearnhowtoperformmanybasictasksinMicrosoftWord.Youwillalsolearnaboutfilesandfoldersandhowtoprintandsavefiles.

Learn to Surf the WebJanuary 12, 13 and 14 • 4-7 p.m.ThisclassisthenextintheseriesafterComputerBasicsandWordProcessing.Youwilllearnhowtosearchforinformationonthewebaswellasdiscovermanyusefulwebsitesforeverydayinformationsuchasweatherforecasts,phonedirectories,movielistings,newspapers,recipes,travelinformationandsomuchmore.YouwillalsolearntheimportanceoffirewallsandvirusprotectionsoftwareandhowtobesafeontheInternet.

Learning to use Picasa for Digital Photos January 25, 26 and 27 • 5:30-8:30 p.m.ThisclassusesaFREEsoftwaretoorganizeandeditallofyourdigitalphotos.Doyouhavedigitalphotosonyourcomputerbutcan’tfindthemwhenyouneedthem?Picasawillfindthemforyou!Youwilllearn how to download photos fromyour digital camera, organizethemsotheycaneasilybefoundinthefuture,createphotoCDs,printphotos,editandcropphotos.YouwillLOVEthisclass!Pleasebringyourdigitalcamera(withphotosonit)aswellastheUSBcablethatconnectsyourcameratoyourcomputer.

Creating a Photo BookFebruary 8 and 9 • 5:30-8:30 p.m.Haveyouseenthosebeautifulcoffeetablebooksfullofphotosfromaweddingorfamilyvacation?Youcanmakeyourowninthisclass.Youwilllearnhowtouseanonlinewebsitetocreateaphotobookthatlookslikeitwasmadebyaprofessional.Thisclassonlyincludesthe instructions to create the photo book; the actual bookmay bepurchased online for an additional cost. Please bring your digitalcamerafullofpicturesandaUSBcabletoconnectyourcameratocomputer.

Having Fun with PinterestFebruary 24 and 25 • 4:30-7:30 p.m.Pinterest is thefastestgrowingwebsiteinhistoryandthe3rdmostpopularsocialnetworkingsite.Pinterestisanonlinebulletinboardthatallowspeopletoshareideas,recipes,DIYprojects,craftingideas,fashions andmorewith their “followers”. As youfind interestingpins,youcancreateyourownpersonalboardstosaveideasyouseeforlaterandcanalsosharetheseboardswithyourfollowers.PinterestisFUNandfullofcreativeideas.Signupandyouwilllearnhowtosetupyouraccountandstartpinning!

Understanding the iPhone and iPadMarch 8 and 9 • 4:30-7:30 p.m.Doyouownan iPhoneor iPadbutonlyuse it forverybasicfunctions?Doyoufinditdifficulttouse?Cometothisclassandfindoutallofthefunthingsyouaremissingouton!Learnsomevaluabletips,somefavoriteappstodownloadandhowtomakeyourtabletorphonesomuchmoreusefulthanyoueverthought!

Name(s)______________________________________________________ EmailAddress(ifyouhaveone)______________________________________Address ________________________________________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________ # Attending Class Title Dates Cost/Person Sub Total _________ ComputerBasicsandWordProcessing January5,6and7 $65 ____________ _________ LearntoSurftheWeb January12,13and14 $65 ____________ _________ LearningtousePicasaforDigitalPhotos January25,26and27 $65 ____________ _________ CreatingaPhotoBook February8and9 $50 ____________ _________ HavingFunwithPinterest February24and25 $50 ____________ _________ UnderstandingtheiPhoneandiPad March8and9 $50 ____________ TOTAL ____________Make checks payable to: TondaMathieandmailtoTondaat407EastMainStreet,Louisville,Ohio44641

Adult Computer Classes


Community Dinners Available MonthlyDidyouknow??TheLouisvilleOhioMealCenterprovidesafreemealthefirstThursdayofeverymonth from5–6p.m.at theFirstAssemblyofGodofLouisvilleat1921WestMainStreet.TheLouisvilleMealCenterbeganservingmealsinSeptember2009.Communityvolunteers,likeLouisvilleElementary,LouisvilleWomen’sLeague,LouisvilleKiwanisandothers,preparethedinners.Itisnotunusualforthemtoserveupto100hotmealsamonth.Everyone iswelcome.Donations are accepted,butnotnecessary. All donations shouldbe sent toLouisvilleMealCenter,P.O.Box42,Louisville,Ohio44641.Pleasekeepinmindalldonationsaretaxdeductible.Ifyouhaveagroupofpeoplethatwouldliketoprovideamealorsalads,ordessertsplease,call330-323-1816.

Louisville Elementary staff donated the food and prepared hot chicken sandwiches, scalloped potatoes, green beans and cookies.

Cheryle Caser, coordinator of the Louisville Meal Center with

Mike Norris, LES Principal.

DistrictNews

Annual NoticesTo be in compliance with federal and state law, the school district is required to inform residents about various programs, policies, and procedures that are in place in the district.NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY The Louisville CitySchool District does not discriminate against students,employeesorapplicantsbecauseofrace,color,nationalorigin,sex, religion, disabilityor age. This applies to all educationalprograms including vocational, community education, andspecialeducation.IDEIATheLouisvilleCitySchoolDistrictprovideseducationalservicestodisabledstudentsutilizingfederalassistancethroughIDEIA funds to enhance the basic program. An applicationis on file at the Administration Building and is availablefor examination and recommendations by district residents.Questionsor suggestions shouldbedirected to JustinHarenat330-875-7602.SECTION 504 CHILD FINDDiagnosticservicesareavailablethroughtheschooldistricttoanydisabledchildfrombirththrough21yearsofage.Disabilitiesincludingtheareasofhearing,vision,learning,behavior,speech/language,health/physicaldisabilities,traumaticbraininjury,autism,oranycombinationofthese,areconsideredhandicappingconditions.IfyouknowofachildintheLouisvilleCitySchoolDistrictwhomaybedisabledandisnotattendingschoolorreceivingneededspecial education services, please contact JustinHaren at 330-875-7602.

A sea of pink flooded the fifth grade classrooms!

A Heartfelt Thanks to the Louisville CommunityMrs.WilsonandherfamilywouldliketothanktheLouisvilleCommunity for their continued support. “Pink Day” at theLouisville Schools and the “Pink Out” at the Friday nightfootballgamewasahugesuccess.Thereare simplynotwords toexpress thegratitudewehave for eachoneofyou! ThePTO raised funds fromthe spirit store table in themonth ofOctober, the thirdgradersatLEmadeandsoldvariousitemson“PinkDay,”andallofthet-shirtspurchasedandwornateachschoolleftusspeechless.Theoverwhelmingstrengthourfamilyreceivedwhileleadingthefootballteamontothefieldatthegamewasindescribable. ThishastrulybeenalongandhardfoughtbattlewithBreastCancerthatwecontinuetoface.Withoutthelove,support,encouragement,cards,andprayers,wewouldnotbewherewearetoday!IcouldnotfightthisaloneandamsothankfultoeachandeveryfamilyinthistrulyAMAZINGCOMMUNITY!Sincerely,MichelleWilson&Family

Mrs. Wilson is not in this fight alone!

Michelle Wilson surrounded by some of her heartwarming supporters!


Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

ThreegreatHallofFameInducteeswereintroducedbeforetheSeptember4thfootballgame;Ann Michele Catalano-Wengerter,Classof1986,Don Unkefer,Classof1971,andToni Pizzino-Baker,Classof1996.AwonderfulreceptionwasheldthateveningatGrindersforall.

Athletic News

Photo courtesy of Rick Black

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Cross Country Boys

Football

Golf Girls

Tennis Girls

Volleyball

Boys Cross Country Team Runs their way to STATE Meet!

Devin Kring going for the goal.

Girls Soccer NBC HonorsNBC 1st Team: Devin Kring, Hannah Baughman;NBC 2nd Team: Brianna Horton, Lizzy Mont; NBCHonorable Mention: Allie Bourne, Maddie Berkebile.

Bailey Adams

Herald Photos by Jim and Laura Campbell

Boys Soccer NBC HonorsNBC 1st Team: Bailey Adams, Derek Zeller;NBC2nd Team: Jarrett Zwick;NBC Honorable Mention:Trevor Burk, Mitch Perez.

Girls TennisThe girl’s tennis team had a very successful 2015season.Thehighschooltennisprogramconsistedof32girlsontheroster.Thevarsityteamfinished10-0in the NBC, and earned their sixth straight NBCChampionship.TheteamalsoearnedfirstplaceattheOrrvilleInvitationalforthesixthyear.JuniorKayla PukyswasthefirstStatequalifierforLouisvilleGirlsTennissince1988!Onthecourtandintheclassroom,the varsity girls excelled. The entire varsity teamearnedScholarAthleteAwards!Varsityplayerswere recognized for theirhardworkand dedication with the following honors: Kayla Pukys–StarkCountyandNBCPlayerof theYear,1st Team NBC and 1st Team All Stark County;Jozie Scott-1stTeamNBC,AllCountyHonorableMention; Alexis Pochuby – 1st Team NBC, AllCountyHonorableMention;Caitlin Kerzan – 2ndTeamNBC,AllCountyHonorableMention;Natalie Richards–2ndTeamNBC;Victoria Esposito–NBCHonorableMention;Alexis Wendt–NBCHonorableMention;andRod Hall–NBCCoachoftheYear.

Kayla Pukys is the first State qualifier in 27 years!

LHS fall athletes had outstanding sports seasons and were just as successful in the classroom

with 110 players earning Scholar Athlete Awards!

Friday, November 6, 2015, the LHS Cross Country Team was headed to the Division I State Meet. They received a proper send off full of cheers

and encouragement as they visited the Louisville schools on their way out of town.

(l to r): Nick Chaplik, Noah Chaplik, Ben Tornow, Coach Sudomir, Noah Murray, Zach Fresenko, Jake Milburn, Christian Hendricks and Seth Gronow

Photo Courtesy of Tina Tornow

ScholarAthlete

ScholarAthlete

All-Ohio Nick

Chaplik andZach Fresenko

The Louisville Leopards Boys Cross Country teamconcludedthe2015seasonwithafourthplacefinishat theDivision I StateMeet Saturday,November 7,2015.OntheirjourneytoState,theteamearnedStarkCounty,DistrictandRegionalChampionshiphonors!TheyalsocontinuedthedominanceintheNBCwiththetenthconsecutiveNBCChampiontitle!

NBC Honors NBC1stTeam:Nick Chaplik, Noah Chaplik, Zach Fresenko, Christian Hendricks, Noah Murray, Ben Tornow;NBC2ndTeam:Jake Milburn;NBCHonorableMention:Seth Gronow, Logan Skolosh;NBCCoachoftheYear:Bob Sudomir;NBCPlayeroftheYear:Nick Chaplik.


News Athletic News

Congratulations Leopard Golfers on a Great Season!TheLouisvilleHighSchoolBoy’sGolfteamcameinsecondplaceintheNBCthisseasoninCoachMikeMcFerren’sfirstyearasheadcoach.TheteamstartedtheseasonwithalosstoMarlingtonintheirfirstDualMatch,butfollowedthatupwith11consecutivevictories,includingawinonSeniorNightagainstMarlingtontotiefortheNBCleadheadingintotheNBCTournament.AttheNBCTournament,theLeopardsfellthreeshotsshortofrepeatingasNBCChampions,cominginsecondplacetotheDukesofMarlingtonwithan11-1overallrecord,whileCoachCoreyStreet’sJVGolfersalsofinishedwithonlyonelossontheseason.Led by a great group of seniors, includingMatt Eddins, Nick Fawver, Mac Hanson, and Ryan Schleig,theLeopardgolfers beat the previous team record at Skyland Pinestwicethroughouttheseason,settinganewteamlowof156.Throughouttheseason,severalLeopardgolfersalsosetnewpersonalbestsinvarsitycontests.Several Leopard golfers also garnered post-season honors.senior Matt Eddins and junior Cameron Prasco earned1stTeamAllNBCHonors,seniorsNick Fawver andMac Hansonreceived2ndTeamAllNBCHonors,whilefreshmanCaleb PrascowasnamedtotheHonorableMentionTeam.Matt Eddins was also honored with 1st Team All StarkCounty recognitionwhileCameron Prasco, Nick Fawver,andMac HansonreceivedHonorableMention.

(l to r): Seniors Matt Eddins, Nick Fawver, Mac Hanson, and Ryan Schleig

Leopard Volleyball Dominates NBCThe 2015 Volleyball Program was on amissionthisyearwiththeirsightssetonanNBCChampionship.Theirhardworkintheweight room, on the track, and in the gymhelped them obtain and surpass their goal.Thephilosophywas to“TrainHarderThanthe Game” and that is exactly what theseyoung ladiesaccomplished. TheFreshmanTeam finished their season with an 18-2record and a Tournament Championship.Junior Varsity went 14-0 in the NBC and20-1overall.Finally,Varsityfinisheduptheseason21-4overall,13-1intheNBC,achievedthe2015NBCCHAMPIONSHIPTITLEandDivisionI–DISTRICTRunner-Up.The Lady Leopardswere recognized by being awarded the following honors:Emily Hollifield –NBCPlayeroftheYear,1stTeamNBC,DistrictandAllStarkCounty;Grace Jackson-1stTeamNBC,DistrictandAllStarkCounty;Georgia Kiko–2ndTeamNBC,DistrictandAllStarkCounty;Brynn Guist–2ndTeamNBCandAllStarkCountyandDistrictHonorableMention;Paige Haren–HonorableMentionNBCandAllStarkCounty;Sarah Lairson–HonorableMentionNBC;andCoach Jodi Cress–NBCCoachoftheYear.

Girls Cross CountryThegirls’crosscountryteamfinishedtheseasonimprovingalittlebiteachweek.Thebiggestimprovementcamewiththenumberofgirlsontheteam.LastyearwehadonlyeightgirlssuitupfortheLeopards,butthisyearwelinedup15youngteam members. The top runner this year was newcomerHailey Millerwhoposted a top timeof 21:02 and earnedNBC2ndTeamhonor.ShebattledwithfellowjuniorAshlee Beaverwhopostedaseasonbesttimeof22:07andearnedNBC Honorable Mention. Our top freshman was Hailey Stertzbach who, with a little hard work in the next year,willbeaverygoodrunneroverthenextthreeyears.Otherfreshmen on this year’s team were Heather Stertzbach, Karli Miller, Tori Sharlow, andMadison Murray.Allyssa Warren,whoearnedNBCHonorableMentionandfinishedwith a best time of 22:36, led the sophomores. OthersophomoreswereIris Menegay, Heather Guiley, Katelyn Morgan, Abbey Anderson and Sydney Daniel.TheteamishopingtheadditionofafewmorerunnersnextyearwillputtheLadyLeopardCrossCountryTeamback in contentionforanNBCtitle incomingyears. But thatwill takesomeconsistenttraining,whichissomethingCoachFresenkowillchallengethemtodostartingthiswinter.

Fantastic Football Season!

TheLouisvilleLeopardsvarsityfootballteamishavingagreatrunthisseason.TheyearnedtheNBCChampionshiptitleforthethirdyear in a row. Seniors are completing their high school footballcareerswithanoutstanding21-0inNBCleagueplay!

Earned League HonorsNBC 1st Team: Jake Adams, Tyler Adams, Kyle Ashcraft, Frankie Falcone, Alex Hall, Alec Jones, Cade Stertzbach, Rahzul Young;NBC2ndTeam:Dalton Deckerd, Daichi Castles, Cody Allgood; NBC Honorable Mention: Casey Nau, Terry Gooch, Conner Bast;NBCCoachof theYear:John DeMarco;andNBCPlayeroftheYear:Jake Adams.

Jake Adams NBC Player of the Year

Photo Courtesy of the Herald

Fall Youth Basketball ProgramForthepasteightyears,headcoachTomSiegfriedandtheLouisvillebasketballstaffhaverunafallyouthbasketballprogram.Theprogramconsistsof“LittleDribblers”forgradesK-2,3rd-4thand5th-6thgradesessions.Over160studentsingradesK-6arecurrentlylearningfundamentalskillsneededforsuccessonthecourtatthemiddleandhighschoollevels.Sincethecreationoffallyouthcamp,theincreaseddedicationandinterestinthebasketballprogramhas directly translated into wins on the court. This pastseason, the seventh grade through varsity boys’ basketballteamscompiledanastounding71-3recordinleagueaction!Thissuccessisalsoduetothecreationofeight3rd-6thgradetravelteamsthatcompeteeachwinter.The basketball program provides opportunities to learn thesport throughout theyearandduring thesummercamp thefirstweekinJune. In2008,therewere85boysinsummercampcomparedto200campersthispastsummer.LookforthesededicatedfutureLeopardsonthecourtshowcasingtheirskillsathalftimeofvarsityhomegamesthisseason!


Calendar 2015-2016 loUisville city schools

Parent Teacher ConferencesLouisvilleElementary—February4&9,2016,NorthNim.—February9&11,2016

MiddleSchool—February11&16,2016HighSchool—November19&24,2015,February11&16,2016

CalamityDayMake-upSchedule:1stDay-May31,2016withconsecutiveweekdaysasneeded.

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Middle School Bands’ Annual Winter ConcertThursday, December 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

Louisville Middle School GymnasiumAdmissiontotheconcertisfree!Everyoneiswelcometoattendthis2015-2016

debutperformance.Theconcertfeaturingavarietyofmusicwillbeinthegymnasiumduetotherecord-breakingsizeofthesixthgradebandwithover100musicians.

High School Annual Winter Choir ConcertThursday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Louisville High School AuditeriaTheeveningwillfeaturetheVarsitySingers,ConcertChoir,andMixedChoir.

Theywillbeperformingtheirrepertoireofseasonalmusic,includingthe“Hallelujah”ChorusfromHandel’sMessiah.Joinusforaneveningofbeautifulmusic!

Louisville Middle School Choir ConcertTuesday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m.Louisville Middle School Auditeria

LHS Varsity Singers’ Upcoming Performances Light Up Louisville Singing at the Nimishillen Grange Sunday, December 6 Saturday, December 12 at 8:00 p.m.

Documents

Volume 8 Issue 2................................................... Fall 2015