February 2013 - Boardman Local Schools

BGMS NEWS
Township
Edition
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Volume XXVI No. 5
This is a PTA Publication. It reflects the objectives of our Local, State and National PTA and does not necessarily reflect the
opinion of the Boardman Local Schools.
CHALK TALK
Anthony Alvino, Principal
Web Address: http://www.boardman.k12.oh.us
Boardman, Ohio February 2013 AP, UP I, BHS
The beginning of our second semester officially began
January 22. The start of the new semester brought
with it some changes in curriculum and personnel.
Our 7th and 8th grade students were involved in an
exchange involving Computer Tech and Art.
Steps are currently underway to increase our students’
opportunity for success in all grades. A number
of fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade students have
been selected to receive additional coaching on a
weekly basis within the school day at no expense to
parents. It is our goal to provide these students with
the understanding they need to be successful on the
Achievement Tests. As you know, BGMS was designated
Excellent with Distinction by the State of Ohio.
In addition, our regular classroom instructors are
working with their students during their STAR period.
Orders for the 2013 edition of Boardman Glenwood’s
yearbook, “The Spirit”, will be taken in homeroom from
February 11 through March 25, 2013. The full color
yearbooks are $15.00 and may only be ordered in
advance. Please make checks payable to “BGMS
PTA”.
Our second conference night will be held Thursday,
March 7. Additional information will be provided regarding
dates and times to secure an appointment
with various instructors.
Parents of eighth grade students will have the opportunity
to meet with high school personnel regarding
scheduling and requirements for BHS freshman. The
orientation will be held Thursday, February 28th at
7:00 p.m. in the Boardman Performing Arts Center.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Cheryl Dutko BGMS PTA
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Happy New Year! It is so hard to believe spring
will soon be approaching.
I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing winter recess. The
second semester of the school year has begun. In a
change from past years, conferences will be held on
March 7 th instead of the usual February date. Please
contact Debra Warhol or Cheryl Dutko to either volunteer
or contribute toward our staff dinner. This is a great way
to stay in touch with your child’s teacher and keep updated
on how they are progressing.
We are beginning the process of nominating our PTA
officers for 2013-2014 school year. If you are interested
in being an officer or know someone who would do a
great job, please fill out the Nominating Committee form
included in this newsletter and return to school Attn:
PTA Nominating Committee: Anna Joerndt. BGMS PTA
plays a very important role in our schools and to keep it
alive we need your participation.
I would like to thank our room representative, Diane
Smaldino and her volunteers for special treats during
lunch prior to our winter break. I know our kids really
appreciate all your efforts.
BGMS PTA is in full swing with all the upcoming activities.
If you are able to help with any of these events,
please contact me as soon as possible.
Also included in this newsletter is the school calendar for
2013 - 2014 school year. In addition to the regularly
scheduled days off, students will probably have 3 additional
days off due to waiver days spread throughout the
year in order for teachers to receive additional training on
the Common Core Standards. (Continued on page 2)

CHALK TALK (Continued from page 1)
Here we “grow” again. We would like to welcome BGMS’s newest students.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
(Continued from page 1)
2012-2013 “The Spirit” Yearbook
Our Yearbook Committee has been hard at work preparing for the 2012-2013 Yearbook. Order forms and information
will be distributed next week to all students. The cost for the 2012-2013 yearbooks will be $15.00 and will be presale orders
only. The presale has begun and will run through March 25, 2013.
Judy DeJoseph will be collecting the 8 th grade “baby faces” pictures and “farewell wishes” ads. Those order forms and
information will also be distributed to all students the first week of February. If you have any pictures you would like the
committee to look at for the yearbook, please email them to Judy DeJoseph at jbd828@yahoo.com.
PTA will be having a “friends” picture day on Thursday, February 14 th. This will be done during all
lunches. Get your friends together for a picture to be put in the yearbook for only $1.00.
BGMS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Miranda Delapa Casey Barker Le’Quan Charlton
Da’Zhan McKeithen Ja’Kwan Carter Sergio del Rio
Kaylee Myers Curtis Charlton Letitia Harrison
Zacheriah Rust Austin Greenwalt Alexandria Myers
Daniel Hofus Colin Sims
BCMS PTA will be hosting the BGMS vs. BCMS Volleyball tournaments this year which will be held on
March 22 nd . Information on practice dates and elimination rounds for BGMS 7th & 8 th grade teams will be
forthcoming. Good luck to all who participate. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS. Please come and support BGMS.
BGMS PTA FUNDRAISER - SPAGHETTI DINNER AND VARIETY SHOW
BGMS students, teachers, and staff, do you have talent? If you can sing, dance, do a skit, are a Broadway
performer, or think you are a comedian please audition for this fun event. You can be really creative and recite
the Constitution of the United States? We are looking for CREATIVITY! We are looking for a VARIETY of talent.
Forms, permission slips and rules will be available in the office and also passed out to homerooms shortly.
In addition we will be having a pasta dinner the same night. This is a very nice family event
and all are welcome. Along with the pasta dinner will be our famous basket raffle. The basket raffle is
sponsored by our homerooms. Tickets will be on sale a few weeks prior to our event and the baskets will
be on display in the cafeteria.
SO GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!
WE’VE GOT SPIRIT! We have to acknowledge our athletes and cheerleaders in all the activities they are involved in.
BGMS girls and boys basketball teams, the wrestling team and the cheerleaders have come to an end. Congrats to all our
athletes in all your activities. We are so proud of all your accomplishments.
Cheryl Dutko
Cell phone 330-519-4498 or email cadutko2012@gmail.com

TO ALL CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARDMAN GLENWOOD PTA:
The Nominating Committee would like your input regarding the proposed slate of officers for the 2013-2013
school year. If you currently hold an office, would you be interested in holding the same office next year? If
you are currently a committee chairman, would you be interested in becoming an officer? Do you have any
suggestions of qualified persons for consideration by the nominating committee? You are encouraged to submit
names for any or all of the officer positions.
Please submit one name per office.
President: Presides over ALL association meetings. Attends monthly Council PTA and President's meetings with
Superintendent of Schools. An ex-officio member of all committees except Nominating and Audit committees.
Appoint committee chairmen with the exception of the Nominating committee.
Name/contact info: _________________________________________________________________________________
1 ST Vice President: The right hand of the president. Presides over meetings in the President's absence. Substitutes
for the President as needed. May be called upon to replace the President if position is vacated for any
reason. Is responsible for preparation and soliciting ads for the Boardman PTA calendar.
Name/contact info: _________________________________________________________________________________
2 ND/ 3 rd Vice President: A teacher who acts as a liaison between the faculty and the PTA. Shall be a member
of the Nominating Committee.
Name/contact info: _________________________________________________________________________________
Recording Secretary: Takes minutes at all Association and Executive Committee meetings. Shall keep a permanent
record of attendance and volunteer hours.
Name/contact info: _________________________________________________________________________________
Treasurer: Responsible for all moneys taken in and paid out, the financial books and all government forms. Presents
financial statements at each meeting. Submits books for audit as required.
Name/contact info: _________________________________________________________________________________
Council Delegates (2): Attends all Boardman Council PTA meetings and reports back to the unit monthly.
Name/contact info: _________________________________________________________________________________
Historian: Acts as Parliamentarian. Chairman of the By-Laws/Standing Rules review and the Nominating Committees.
Name/contact info: __________________________________________________________________________________
You can also make general recommendations of people you would like to see nominated as an officer. This
includes your own name!
_______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________
Please return this form in a sealed envelope directly to Anna Joerndt, Nominating Chairman,
or to the PTA Mailbox ATTN: Nominating Committee, by Wednesday, February 20,
2013.
THIS FORM DOES NOT GUARANTEE ANYONE A POSITION ON THE BOARD. IT IS NOT A VOTE, BUT A SUGGESTION
FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE COMMITTEE. ALL SUGGESTIONS ARE CONFIDENTIAL. This form will be destroyed
immediately after the election of officers in March.

COUNSELOR CORNER
By Mrs. Fonderlin & Mrs. Abruzzino, Counselors
REPORT CARDS
The end of the second grading period was January 18 th . Report cards were mailed on January 25 th .
The parents of those students in danger of failing two or more subjects for the year will be notified.
HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULING
On February 25 th , guidance counselors from the high school will be visiting Glenwood to speak to
the eighth grade class about high school scheduling.
The students’ high school course recommendations will also be given to them at this time.
Students will be given a booklet of information to share with their parents about course selections.
Students MUST return their GREEN freshman scheduling sheet, signed by a parent, to their
homeroom no later than Monday, March 4 th .
Students will then meet individually with their Middle School Counselor to confirm course selections
throughout the month of March.
On February 28 th at 7:00pm, a Freshman Parent Orientation meeting will be held at Boardman
High School in the Performing Arts Center. At that time, high school counselors and administrators
will discuss graduation requirements and the scheduling process.
Please note that some classes and course descriptions have changed since last school year.
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS EVENT
The six annual Random Acts of Kindness Event will be held at BGMS during the
weeks of
February 4 th through the 15 th .
Random Acts of Kindness are simple actions we do for others out of the goodness of our hearts.
During the stated weeks, BGMS staff will be looking for these kind actions by our students to enter
students into a drawing for prizes.
We would like to THANK Meridian Community Care for providing the winning prizes!
"Kindness is like sugar, it makes life taste a little sweeter."

ATTENTION ALL 8 th GRADERS!
You've got the cutest little baby face!!!!
It's that time of year. Baby pictures can be
sent to the PTA mailbox to be included in
this year's baby picture page
of the yearbook.
Please make sure your NAME and HOMEROOM is written on the back of the picture
and we will try to return them. If this is your only copy, you may want to consider
having a duplicate made before sending it in.
You can also email digital photos or questions to jbd828@yahoo.com Attn: babyface.
All pictures must be in NO LATER than February 18 th to be included in the yearbook.
*8 th GRADE “WELL WISHES” ADS*
We are once again offering “well wishes” ads for ALL 8 th grade students
for the 2012-2013 yearbook! The cost per ad is $10.
If you are interested in submitting an ad, please send:
Photo of your choice (we will do our best to return all photos, please
label the back of the photo with child's name and homeroom number!)
Your “well wishes”
Cash or check for $10 (payable to BGMS PTA)
Please place all information in an envelope labeled “PTA Mailbox – Well
Wishes” Attn: Judy DeJoseph. If you have any questions, please contact
me at jbd828@yahoo.com subject “well wishes ad”.
To be sure your ad is included in the yearbook, please submit all information
and payment NO LATER than February 18 th !
Sarah ~
We are SO proud of everything
you have accomplished in your
years at BGMS!!
Keep reaching for the stars!!
Love, Mom and Dad

Boardman Local School District
School Calendar
2013-2014
Monday, August 26, 2013 .............................................. Teacher In-Service Day - 5 hours
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 .............................................. Teacher Professional Day K-12
Thursday, August 15 – Friday, August 30, 2013 ........... Teacher Professional Day K-12 (Flex Day)*
Monday, September 2, 2013 .......................................... Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 .......................................... First Day of Classes
Friday, October 18, 2013 ............................................... Inservice Recess
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 ........................................ Conference Night
Wednesday, November 27, 2013 ................................... No Classes
Thursday & Friday, November 28-29, 2013 .................. Thanksgiving Recess
Friday, December 20, 2013 ............................................ Last Day of Classes - Winter Recess
Monday, January 6, 2014 ............................................... Classes Resume
Monday, January 20, 2014 ............................................. Martin Luther King Day (No Classes)
Thursday, February 13, 2014 ......................................... Conference Night
Friday, February 14, 2014 ............................................. No Classes
Monday, February 17, 2014 ........................................... Presidents’ Day (No Classes)
Friday, April 11, 2014 .................................................... Last Day of Classes - Spring Recess
Monday, April 21, 2014 ................................................. Classes Resume
Monday, May 26, 2014 ................................................. Memorial Day (No Classes)
Sunday, June 8, 2014 ..................................................... Commencement
Tuesday, June 10, 2014 .................................................. End of Fourth Grading Period
Wednesday, June 11, 2014 ............................................. Teacher Report Day (K-12)
Student Days ............................ 178
Conference Days .......................... 2
Professional Days ......................... 4
3 Pre School Year
1 Post School Year
Total Days ............................. 184
Days in Each Grading Period
First ............... September 3, 2013 – November 1, 2013 ....... 43 Student ........ 3 Teacher
Second ........... November 4, 2013 – January 24, 2014 ......... 46 Student ........ 1 Conference
Third .............. January 27, 2014 – March 28, 2014 .............. 43 Student ........ 1 Conference
Fourth ............ March 31, 2014 – June 10, 2014 ................... 46 Student ........ 1 Teacher
Note: Should the district exceed the State maximum for calamity days, make-up days will be added to the
end of the school year.
*One teacher professional day to be worked any day between August 15-August 30, 2013 except August 26 th
and August 27 th .

SCIENCE PULSE
By Mr. Scott Lenhart, Coordinator
Now that we are halfway through the year students REALLY need to start thinking about what they are
going to do when they reach the high school. The guidance department will start discussing options and
course descriptions with the students in order to prepare for the high school. I know as a whole, the 8th
grade teachers pride themselves on preparing students for high school.
Boardman Glenwood’s eighth grade science curriculum is composed of a mix of Physical, Earth and Life
science based on the Ohio Content Standards. Throughout the year we will explore each of these three
branches of science. Some of the topics covered in eighth grade Physical Science are sound, light, the
laws of motion and basic chemistry. Earth Science has many umbrella divisions including geology, the
study of earth’s structure; paleontology, the study of ancient life; volcanology; seismology; astronomy
and oceanography. The Life Science standards include the traits organisms obtain through reproduction
and how these traits contribute to the survival of a species in its environment.
There is a direct relationship between science and mathematics. Science encompasses the arts of questioning,
hypothesizing, investigating, discovering and communicating. Mathematics provides clarity, order
and understanding. Because science and mathematics are intertwined in the real world, it logically
follows that they should be integrated in the classroom where students are preparing to function in that
world.
In February, our eighth grade students will be placed in one of four courses for ninth grade science at
Boardman High School. All students must earn three credits in science during their time in high school.
One credit must be in Life (biological) Science and one credit must be in Physical Science. When placing
a student in the proper course for ninth grade, Miss Kibby and I will look at several factors. First, as
mentioned above, there is a direct relationship between mathematics and science. Therefore the science
course your student will be taking will be directly affected by what math course they will be taking. Second,
we will judge your student’s performance in our science class. Another consideration that can come
in to play later is a student’s performance on the OAA. Guidance counselors from the high school will
visit BGMS in order to explain this to all eighth graders.
Here are the following BHS ninth grade course offerings for science:
1. Fundamental Life Science -- Parts 1 and 2
Recommendation by the eighth grade science teacher and students must be reading
two levels below grade level; students scheduling Pre-Algebra and English 1R; this is a
remedial course and designed only for those students with extremely low ability
2. Integrated Science -- Parts 1 and 2
Recommendation by eighth grade science teacher; students scheduling Pre-
Algebra should schedule Integrated Science unless they meet the criteria for Fundamental
Life Science
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SCIENCE PULSE (continued from previous page)
3. General Science: Earth and Physical
Recommendation by eighth grade science teacher
4. Advanced Biology 1
Recommendation by eighth grade science teacher; Algebra 1 concurrently, plus
recommended minimum score of 420 on OAT/Science
Things to consider when scheduling Advanced Biology 1:
● Students should be enrolled in Algebra 1 concurrently.
● A minimum score of 420 on the OAT (Ohio Achievement Test/Science) is recommended.
• A or B+ in eighth grade science
• Good logic, critical thinking skills, and study habits are required.
● The course moves at a rapid pace and three chapters are tested at one time.
● The prescribed sequence after Advanced Biology is AP Biology or Biology 2. Strong
writing skills are required as all tests are in essay form.
● Students who have completed Advanced Biology and AP Biology or Biology 2 must
earn a physical science credit in Chemistry or Physics.
● If unsuccessful once enrolled in Advanced Biology, there is often no way to schedule the
student in an alternative science class. The student is now behind a ½ credit in science.
● An alternative route may be to schedule Earth and Physical Science as a freshman, and
then take Advanced Biology as a sophomore.
In addition, 9th graders who take Advanced Biology 1 should note that they will have various options
for 10th grade based upon the grades they receive in Advanced Biology 1. The options are as
follows:
Final Grade = A Proceed to AP Biology
Final Grade = B Proceed to Anatomy/Physiology
Final Grade = C Proceed to Earth/Physical Science
Please take some time to sit with your student to discuss their options for all of their classes and remind
them that they still have a semester to go in middle school. Teachers will talk as a team and use
their best judgment to recommend what they feel will be best for your child. Feel free to contact your
child’s teachers for suggestions or if you have any questions or concerns.

CLINIC NEWS
By Mrs. Annette Vrable, R.N.
Cold and flu season has arrived! The peak season is from late December to early March. The flu (also known
as influenza) is oen confused with the common cold, but symptoms tend to develop quickly and are usually
more severe than the typical sneezing and stuffiness of the cold. Fever is always associated with the flu, and
usually between 101-102 degrees but can occasionally be as high as 106.
Prevenon is the best treatment. Hopefully many of you have received the flu shot. It is recommended for
all children and adults with a few excepons. Consult with your doctor or the Mahoning County Health Dept.
for more informaon.
To keep germs in place, pracce these habits with your family:
-WASH HANDS OFTEN! It may be a good idea for your child to carry a small bole of anbacterial gel
to use before lunch and between classes.
-Avoid sharing drinking and eang utensils with others.
-Avoid sleeping in the same room with someone who has the flu: the virus is easily spread in the air.
-Cover your cough: Use a ssue, not your hand to cover a sneeze or cough.
-Most important is to keep up your resistance by following a good diet, drinking lots of fluids and
geng plenty of rest.
If you suspect your child has the flu, contact your family physician. Please keep them home if he/she has a
fever 100 degrees or higher or if they have been voming.
Scoliosis screening for the 6 th , 7 th and 8 th graders took place Jan. 18 th ,19 th and 20 th . Scoliosis is defined as an
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine that usually develops in middle or late childhood, before puberty.
Scoliosis is not preventable, however early detecon and treatment during a child’s growing years is the key
to keep it from progressing. The purpose of the screening is to help alert parents to the warning signs of
scoliosis. Only a physician can diagnose scoliosis. If you should receive a referral leer from me regarding
your child’s screening, don’t panic, but do follow up with your doctor.

SOCIAL STUDIES NEWS
By Mr. Vince Carnevale, Coordinator
2013 National Geographic Bee
This past January, Pranav Padmanabhan, a seventh grade student, won Boardman Glenwood Middle
School’s annual Geography Bee competition. As our school champion, he will have the opportunity to advance in
competition that will earn him a chance of winning a $25,000 college scholarship.
Social Studies students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 participated in first round competition in the school level
bee on December 7 th. Final round competition was held on January 8 th. The top ten scorers plus ties from the
preliminary round qualified for this level of competition. The results of this round determined the school champion.
Pranav and other school champions across the state completed a final written examination that was sent
to the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C. to be scored. Students with the top 100 scores in the
state on this test then become eligible to compete in the state Geography Bee that will be held in Mansfield, OH
on April 5.
The National Geographic Society will provide an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for all state
champions who will then participate in the National Geography Bee National Championship on May 20-22. The
national champion will receive a $25,000 college scholarship, the second place winner a $15,000 college scholarship,
and the third place winner a $10,000 college scholarship. Alex Trebek, host of “Jeopardy!” will moderate the
national finals.
At this time we are proud to announce the winners of the 2013 National Geographic Bee competition:
BGMS Champion: Pranav Padmanabhan
BGMS Runner-Up: Kishan Pandya
BGMS Third Place: Sophia Schuler
5 th Grade 7 th Grade
Champion: Jakob Peters Champion: Pranav Padmanabhan
Second Place: Seth Barrett Second Place: Ben Burkey
Third Place: Noah Basista Judy Garzanich
Jason Lawrence
Connor Miller
6 th Grade 8 8h Grade
Champion: Sophia McGee Champion: Kishan Pandya
Second Place: Noah Robinson Second Place: Sophia Schuler
Donovan Roberts Third Place: Nathaniel Ams

ART News
Charlene Galose
Yearbook Picture with Friends Day
PTA will be having a “friends” picture day on Thurs-
day, February 14 th . This will be done during
all lunches. Get your friends together for a
picture to be put in the yearbook for only
$1.00.
Congratulations to our eighth grade students for winning top awards in the
2013 NORTHEASTERN OHIO SCHOLASTIC ART EXHIBITION.
GOLD KEY AWARDS went to
Allison Janak
Sophia Schuler
Linh Tran
SILVER KEY AWARDS went to
Elizabeth Butto
Sahar Khatib
HONORABLE MENTION
Chris Robinson
Elijah Perkins
The Exhibition was displayed in Bliss Hall on the YSU campus with a ceremony following.

BOARDMAN GLENWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Conference Night
Thursday, March 7, 2013
On Thursday, March 7, the Boardman Schools will provide for our second
Parent-Teacher Conference Night. Teachers will be available from 4:30
p.m. until 9:30 p.m. to discuss your child’s progress and to address any academic
concerns that you may have.
The 15-minute conferences may be scheduled by calling the school at
(330) 726-3414 between 9:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday,
February 27, through Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Please ask for Mrs. Lasky.

MATH ADDITIONS
By Mrs. Holly Gozur, Coordinator
The month of February is the time our eighth grade math teachers (Mr. Wade and Mrs.
Gozur) will recommend a math course to each 8 th grade student at BGMS for next school year.
The Mathematics department at the high school offers courses covering topics from basic
arithmetic to integral calculus. All students regardless of interest and ability are obligated by
law to take all four years of mathematics. Courses in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2/
Trigonometry are offered at three levels: Integrated, College Prep, and Advanced.
When recommending the eighth grade students for freshman year math, Mr. Wade and
Mrs. Gozur take many different factors into consideration. They look at previous math
achievement scores, current grades for the first two nine weeks, and most importantly the students’
ability levels seen by each teacher while working with the students in their own classrooms.
Both teachers want the students here at BGMS to be challenged, yet successful, and
therefore they expect the effort from the students to reflect the recommendation. It is extremely
important that parents encourage and support their students in the recommendations
given by the teachers.
The following are possible courses your student may be recommended to take next school
year:
Pre-Algebra Part 1 & Part 2 ( Co-teaching available)
Pre-Algebra is designed to develop the necessary arithmetic skills to function successfully in a
modern society. Students demonstrating competence in arithmetic fundamentals will have the
opportunity to study selected topics in algebra.
Algebra 1 Part 1 & Part 2 ( Co-teaching available)
The first two courses in the sequence include an introduction to logic, algebra concepts including
equations, inequalities, linear functions, factoring, as well as perpendicular lines, congruence,
proof, and probabilities and statistics.
Geometry Part 1 & Part 2
The third and fourth courses in the sequence continue the study of concepts from Algebra 1,
but go deeper into their understanding. They include further study in logic, algebra, geometry,
probability, and introduce field theory, coordinate geometry, and trigonometry.

Language Arts News
Mrs. Kathleen Rothman
Judy Garzanich did not get stung at the
Spelling Bee!
The contestants were all abuzz in the gymnasium on Friday morning,
January 11, 2013. Under the direction of Mrs. Rothman, Mrs. Piper, and
Miss Glozer, the spelling bee began at 9:00 with countless parents and visitors
attending. At 9:30, a break was given to the remaining contestants as
the entire student body found their seats to witness the conclusion of the
bee. Idyll, galvanize, exfoliate, baccalaureate, delicatessen, faux, haughtiness,
enamel, and gargoyle were just a few of the challenging words in the
bee. As the bee came to an end, Morgan Phillips and Judy Garzanich battled
for the limelight. Judy finally prevailed by correctly spelling hibiscus. This
stellar speller will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee program on
Saturday, March 16, 2013 on the campus of Youngstown State University.
Thanks to all the contestants and their families for supporting this educational
tradition.
School Champion and 7 th Grade Champion ~ Judy Garzanich
Runner-up and 8 th Grade Champion ~ Morgan Phillips
6 th Grade Champion ~ Eri Ojewale
5th Grade Champion ~ Cecelia Schuler

Winter Writing Assignment in the Limelight
Mia Bruno
Miss O’Brien’s Class
Christmas as a Dog!
One day, I woke up to find myself in the middle of a winter wonderland! There were bright red and
green lights everywhere. Smiles and laughter lit up the whole room. Red and white candy canes were bursting
with peppermint! Last but not least, we had a gigantic Christmas tree. Man, wasn’t that something? For me, it
was as tall as a skyscraper. This was the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas is in the air, and I know
that for a fact.
I ran around the house gazing at all the decorations with amazement. This is my favorite time of the
year. I didn’t even realize it was Christmas Eve until my brothers and sisters put up their stockings. As you
can probably tell, I am a very eager, energetic, and joyful dog! The problem is that tonight I have to do something
that takes lots of sneaking around (which I am terrible at), but I am determined to do this. I have tried
every other year, but it hasn’t worked. My plan is to sneak into Santa’s sleigh and go to the North Pole. This
is the year it’s going to happen.
Well, everyone in my house is sound asleep in their beds. My mission has started. As I creep out of
my bed to the couch, I hear footsteps but not any ordinary footsteps. I had to think quickly, and my only
choice was to hide behind the Christmas tree, so I ran as quickly and sneakily as I could, and I made it. Santa
must have heard me because he picked me up and said, “Hey there, Little Buddy! Want to come for a ride
with me? I’ve been needing an extra helper, and you fit the job perfectly!”
I answered, “YES!” forgetting that he can’t understand me, but he did! I was surprised but not too surprised
because he is, after all, Santa! We went into his sleigh and off we went!
He took me all over the world! I never thought about how many children there were. You wouldn’t
imagine how many presents were delivered. We probably delivered billions of gifts.
We are now back at my home, and I’m a little sad this is over but also so excited. He could’ve picked
any other dog, but he picked me. It must have been for a reason but a reason that I will never know. He returned
me to my bed and said, “Get some rest, Little One!”
I said, “I will. Thank you so much for that amazing journey! I will never forget it!” I watched him fly
away and went to bed with a smile on my face.
English Festival
Miss Glozer and Mrs. Piper
Students are hard at work preparing their writing projects for the YSU English Festival.
The next assignment that is due will be the Candace Day Essay. The Candace Day Essay
was established in 1978 by Professors Thomas and Carol Gay of their daughter.
This year the essay topic is as follows:
Imagine you are a reporter for the YSU English Festival, going on assignment to one of this
year’s Festival books. Write three, but no more than six, journalistic articles to represent the
chosen book. Choose at least three different genres from among the following:
Feature/ Human Interest Story Sports Reporting Local/Community News
Editorial/ Opinion Writing Obituary Style and Fashion
Police Blotter Story Humor

BOARDMAN GLENWOOD
FEBRUARY 2013
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
3 4 5
Boys Basketball
Center—H
Girls Basketball
Center—A
6
Washington
DC
Parent Meeting
7:00 pm
10 11 12 13
17 18
No Classes
24 25 26
19 20
BGMS PTA
Meeting
9:00 am
Winter Sports
Banquet
7
14
21
27 28
BHS
Parent
Orientation
BPAC
7:00 pm
1 2
8
Wrestling
EOWL
Liberty
15
9
Wrestling
EOWL
Liberty
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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY FROM BGMS!