School Lines 8-12 - Findlay City Schools
School Lines 8-12 - Findlay City Schools
School Lines 8-12 - Findlay City Schools
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<strong>School</strong> <strong>Lines</strong><br />
August 20<strong>12</strong><br />
<strong>Findlay</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
<strong>12</strong>19 W. Main Cross<br />
<strong>Findlay</strong>, OH 45840<br />
<strong>Findlay</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>School</strong>s Honors Outstanding Employees<br />
At This Year’s Convocation!<br />
Bruce B. Hill Award<br />
Sponsored by Hancock Federal<br />
Credit Union<br />
Ryan Lindahl– Glenwood<br />
Dorothy and Stephen Secor Award<br />
Mary Flickinger—Jefferson<br />
C. Robert Baker Award<br />
Sponsored by Old Fort Banking &<br />
<strong>Findlay</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Beth Hull—Whittier/ Wilson<br />
Vance<br />
The Courier Language Arts Award<br />
Sheri Hindall—Northview<br />
National Lime & Stone<br />
Outstanding Social Studies Award<br />
Ryan Imke—<strong>Findlay</strong> High<br />
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company<br />
Vocational Award<br />
Carol Treece—Millstream<br />
Classified Employee<br />
Award<br />
Sponsored by<br />
<strong>Findlay</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Barb Kodor—<br />
Admin. Offices<br />
The Mandy Friar—<br />
Trojan of the Year<br />
Award<br />
Laurie Collert—<br />
<strong>Findlay</strong> High<br />
<strong>School</strong>
<strong>Findlay</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
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Master Teachers 20<strong>12</strong><br />
Leah Brant-Central Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Heather Bryan-<strong>Findlay</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
Jo Croy-Central Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Robynn Drerup-Jefferson<br />
Kim Fillhart-<strong>Findlay</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
Maribeth Geaman-<strong>Findlay</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
Tina Gephart-Chamberlin Hill<br />
Shelly Gilbert-Central Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Angi Goeller-Jacobs<br />
Brooke Imke-Jefferson<br />
Mary Beth Kennedy-Mowrey-<strong>Findlay</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
Chad Mathewson-Central Middle <strong>School</strong>/Glenwood Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Bryan Miller-Central Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Becky Pfaltzgraf-<strong>Findlay</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
Jodi Phillips-Bigelow Hill<br />
Debbie Reynolds-<strong>Findlay</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
Carrie Soellner-<strong>Findlay</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
Rebecca Solomon-Jacobs<br />
Linda VanDerMolen-Central Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
Diana Wiseley-<strong>Findlay</strong> High <strong>School</strong><br />
Renee Zimmerly-Wilson Vance
<strong>Findlay</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Welcome New Staff!<br />
Administrative Staff<br />
Maryl Hill—Secondary Special Education Supervisor<br />
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Teaching Staff<br />
Alicia Birkmire Grade 5 Wilson Vance<br />
Rick Briggle Science High <strong>School</strong><br />
Sarah Dennis Jefferson Title I<br />
Rebecca Ellerbrock Jacobs Title I ~ 1/2 time<br />
Jennie Engrissei Northview Title I ~ 1/2 time<br />
Joseph Gogolin Intervention Specialist High <strong>School</strong><br />
Megan Halaschak Chamberlin Hill Title I ~ 1/2 time<br />
Shawn Hirt Latin High <strong>School</strong><br />
Nicole Hoover Kindergarten Lincoln<br />
Gregory Johnson Business Millstream<br />
Julie Kiss Grade 5 Chamberlin Hill<br />
Christie Lammers <strong>School</strong> Psychologist Administration<br />
Donald Matthews Middle <strong>School</strong>s Science<br />
Wendy Pittman Grade 2 Jacobs<br />
Rachel Stahl Whittier Title I ~ 1/2 time<br />
Jaren Stutzman Bigelow Hill Title I ~ 1/2 time<br />
Halley Sullivan Jacobs Title I ~ 1/2 time<br />
Loveda VanDerMolen Middle <strong>School</strong>s Gifted<br />
Kyle Watts Grade 5 Bigelow Hill<br />
CLASSIFIED STAFF<br />
Rick Lyon Study Hall Aide High <strong>School</strong><br />
Lana Powell Bus Driver Transportation<br />
Zachary Qutub Bus Driver Transportation<br />
Nancy Rook Nurse Chamberlin Hill<br />
Janet Routzon Bus Driver Transportation<br />
Melissa Rustemeyer Study Hall Aide High <strong>School</strong><br />
Melissa Vaughn Interpreter High <strong>School</strong><br />
Kyle Vajen Bus Driver Transportation<br />
Catherine Weygandt Nurse Bigelow Hill
<strong>Findlay</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
First Day Fun!!!!<br />
<strong>Findlay</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
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Washington students had a great first day of school!<br />
Millstream students enjoyed their<br />
new classrooms on the first day!
<strong>Findlay</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
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<strong>Findlay</strong> Digital Academy's Class of 20<strong>12</strong> was 41 students.<br />
Victoria Swartz, Principal at<br />
<strong>Findlay</strong> High <strong>School</strong> and her<br />
secretary, Chris Cooperrider,<br />
help Stuff The Bus on July<br />
<strong>12</strong>th! Supplies were then distributed<br />
at the Family Center<br />
prior to the beginning of the<br />
20<strong>12</strong>-13 school year! Way to<br />
go!!!<br />
Please remember to visit the Student and Community Opportunities tab on our website<br />
www.findlaycityschools.org to see the opportunities available in the community for you and your child. If you<br />
are interested in receiving district information via emails or text please register on the website.
<strong>Findlay</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
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Mrs. Burnside's fifth grade class enjoyed the warm<br />
weather by taking part in a Science Lab Investigation.<br />
Custodians Harry Hubbs and Ted<br />
Liles sporting their new uniforms<br />
and ID badges! Looking good,<br />
guys!!
<strong>Findlay</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
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CAMP WORLD ‘<strong>12</strong><br />
92 students engaged in activities to help<br />
them connect to cultures around the<br />
world.<br />
CAMP DISCOVERY “Creativity in Science”<br />
<strong>12</strong>0 students engaged in hands-on building and<br />
discovery activities. Way to go campers!!!!
<strong>Findlay</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
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THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCES 20<strong>12</strong>-2013 PROGRAMS<br />
The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County has announced its education programs for the 20<strong>12</strong>-2013 school year.<br />
Register now for these arts opportunities!<br />
<strong>School</strong> Day Performances are approximately 1 hour in length and are held at Central Auditorium. Seats are $3.00 and<br />
study guides are available for all performances. The schedule includes the following productions:<br />
Toledo Symphony Orchestra – November 7, 20<strong>12</strong>; 9:45am and 11:15am<br />
(Ideal for 4 th through <strong>12</strong> th grade)<br />
This Young People’s Concert will center on the theme of “Dance.” Music such as the First Ballet Suite by Shostakovich<br />
and Dances from The Bartered Bride by Smetana, as well as music by Dvorak and Kabalevsky will be central to this ageappropriate<br />
program. Bring your enthusiasm and imagination for a fun-filled experience that is sure to make you smile and<br />
stomp your feet!<br />
Harry the Dirty Dog – November 14, 20<strong>12</strong>; 10am and <strong>12</strong>:30pm<br />
(Musical ideal for PreK through 2 nd grade)<br />
Harry’s world is practically perfect. But there’s just one problem – he hates taking baths. So, one morning Harry runs<br />
away, “beyond the fence” to many obstacles that face him. During this adventure, Harry realizes a lot about rules, family,<br />
and love. ArtsPower’s production of this musical includes over 20 musical numbers full of singing and dancing, and it is<br />
based on the classic book by Gene Zion.<br />
The Nutcracker – November 30, 20<strong>12</strong>; 10am and <strong>12</strong>:30pm<br />
(Ideal for grades 3 rd through <strong>12</strong> th grade)<br />
‘Tis the season for magic and fun as the beauty and joy of the Nutcracker Ballet come alive! This timeless holiday ballet<br />
takes the audience on a magical journey on an enchanted Christmas Eve with a girl named Clara, whose toy nutcracker<br />
comes to life and whisks her away to the Land of Sweets. Join us for the abridged version of this delightful story, joyful<br />
dancing, and enduring music by Tchaikovsky; re-envisioned, re-imagined and performed by Neos Dance Theatre.<br />
Huck and Tom and the Mighty Mississippi – March 5, 2013; 10am and <strong>12</strong>:30pm<br />
(Musical ideal for 2 nd through 5 th grade)<br />
This production introduces the audience to the characters, setting, humor, and humanity of Mark Twain’s most famous<br />
novels. Selected scenes from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn form a basis of a<br />
musical that introduces students to some of the most legendary characters in American literature.<br />
Aesop’s Fables – March 11, 2013; 10am and <strong>12</strong>:30pm<br />
(Ideal for Kindergarten through 2 nd grade)<br />
Aesop’s delightful fables of wit and wisdom, including The Stag at the Pool, The Tortoise and the Hare, The Fox and the<br />
Grapes, The Wind and the Sun, and The Lion and the Mouse come to life through the large and colorful puppets of nationally<br />
acclaimed puppeteer and storyteller, Jim West. We also meet Aesop himself in his Greek toga, with his dog Moral, by<br />
his side.<br />
Our YOUTHEATRE 20<strong>12</strong>-2013 schedule follows:<br />
October 19-21 20<strong>12</strong> – Once on This Island JR., Musical featuring students in grades 6-<strong>12</strong>. Auditions are at 6pm on August<br />
27 and 28 at First Presbyterian Church.<br />
Young Playwrights Group – Workshops begin late winter. One script will be chosen to be produced. Open to students in<br />
grades 6-<strong>12</strong>.<br />
January 19, 2013 – So you want to be a Star? Workshops, for students in grades 1-<strong>12</strong>.<br />
March 15-17, 2013 – Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS, Musical featuring students in grades 1-5. (Auditions late January)<br />
June 2013 – Summer Acting Intensive, Grades 6-<strong>12</strong>.<br />
For additional information or to register for programs, please contact Peggy Grandbois, Director of Education at 419-422-<br />
34<strong>12</strong>, ext. 3, or education@artspartnership.com or visit The Arts Partnership website at www.artspartnership.com.
<strong>Findlay</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />
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SYMPATHY<br />
Our thoughts are with the following employees who experienced the loss of a<br />
loved one:<br />
Terri Hooper’s (Gifted) mother passed away.<br />
Chris Renn’s (Millstream Director) father passed away.<br />
Chris Zacharias’ (FHS ) husband passed away.<br />
Cheryl Corron’s (Millstream) father passed away.<br />
Diane Kohl’s (Wilson Vance) mother passed away .<br />
Marriages<br />
Kim Balko (Northview) and Christopher Miller exchanged vows on August 11th.<br />
Heather Burkin (Central) and Ryan Nusbaum exchanged vows on July 14th.<br />
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New Arrivals<br />
Melissa (Jacobs) and Kevin Grothause welcomed Benjamin Richard on May 30th.<br />
Jennifer (Washington) and Chase Belza welcomed Jackson Lee on July 2nd.<br />
Tonya (Washington) and Nick Thorbahn welcomed Adelynn Rose on July 13th.<br />
Ted Liles (Bigelow Hill) became a proud grandfather of identical twin boys on July 27th.<br />
Kristyn (FHS) and Curtis Bishop welcomed Addily Grace on Aug. 13th.<br />
Kudos to the following buildings and departments that were accident free for the<br />
month of August!<br />
Bigelow Hill, Jacobs, Jefferson, Northview, Lincoln, Wilson Vance, Central, Glenwood, Transportation!<br />
Tip of the Month:<br />
Thirty days has September—- Safety first, please remember!!!!
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