News & Information from Xenia Community Schools

MARCH 12, 2019MARCH 12, 2019

HIGHLIGHTS FROM AROUND THE DISTRICTHIGHLIGHTS FROM AROUND THE DISTRICT

Celebrating Reading!Celebrating Reading!Last week our young readers celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday and spent the weekfocused on reading! Check out the photos below from Cox and McKinleyElementary Schools and a whole lot more photos on our Facebook page.

Xenia Job Fair WednesdayXenia Job Fair WednesdayWe are partnering with the City of Xenia to host a Job Fair at Xenia High SchoolWednesday, March 13. The Job Fair is open to high school seniors from 1 to 2 p.m.then it is open to the public from 2 to 5 p.m. The event is free. Bring copies ofyour updated resume. Click here for more information.

Preschool Registration Night ThursdayPreschool Registration Night ThursdayPreschool Registration Night is March 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. Families are inv ited toregister their child for the 2019/2020 school year and schedule their child'sscreening. To attend preschool next school year students must be 3 years oldbefore September 30, 2019. Click here for more information.

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM XENIA PRESCHOOLHIGHLIGHTS FROM XENIA PRESCHOOL

Creative Castle ConstructionCreative Castle Construction

Imaginative play is an important part of preschool development. Last week Mrs.Collins' classroom was transformed into a castle! Students used their imaginationto play different roles in the castle, at the same time fostering creativ ity andcommunication.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM ARROWOOD ELEMENTARYHIGHLIGHTS FROM ARROWOOD ELEMENTARY

The Importance of Keeping Those Chompers CleanThe Importance of Keeping Those Chompers Clean

Arrowood's Kindergarten students have been learning about dental health. Dr.Burke from Burke Orthodontics v isited to teach about proper brushing andflossing, the importance of limiting sugary food and drinks, and what to expectwhen v isit ing the orthodontist. Each student received a free toothbrush,toothpaste, and floss.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM COX ELEMENTARYHIGHLIGHTS FROM COX ELEMENTARY

A Very Seuss- ical fi l led Reading W eek!A Very Seuss- ical fi l led Reading W eek!

Dr. Seuss' birthday was celebrated all last week at Cox Elementary. Each daystudents wore something different that represented one of his popular books: OnMonday they wore wacky socks for Fox In Socks, on Tuesday - hats for The Cat inthe Hat - on Wednesday they donned mustaches to represent The Lorax's largeorange 'stache, on Thursday they wore green for The Grinch, and on Friday theywore their favorite college shirts to represent the book Oh The Places You'll Go!Guest readers joined in the fun, too. Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Lofton, BoardMember Cheryl Marcus, former Xenia Mayor Marsha Bayless, and Xenia Athletic

Director Nathan Kopp v isited to read to students. Students even got to read topuppies! Dogs from 4 Paws v isited and listened to students read. And fourthgrade math classes read a book a day - each book was about mathematicscalculations! Check out our Facebook page for more fun photos.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM MCKINLEY ELEMENTARYHIGHLIGHTS FROM MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY

W earing their W ackiest to Celebrate ReadingW earing their W ackiest to Celebrate Reading

McKinley students also dressed up in different Seussy wear last week tocelebrate reading! Monday was "Freedom to Read Day" - students wore red,white and blue. On Tuesday they wore green for Green Eggs & Ham Day,Wednesday was Wacky Wednesday - they wore crazy outfits, they wore animalprints on Thursday for "If I Ran the Zoo Day" and on Friday they dressed as theirfavorite Dr. Seuss character. Ms. Whitley's class made "green eggs and ham" outof pretzels, white chocolate and green M&Ms. Mrs. Gibson's class made Cat inthe Hat hats, also they also ate green eggs and ham. Check out our Facebookpage for more photos.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SHAWNEE ELEMENTARYHIGHLIGHTS FROM SHAWNEE ELEMENTARY

Fu l l STEM Ahead into Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,Fu l l STEM Ahead into Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,and Math!and Math!

Shawnee's fifth grade students had a blast at STEAM day last week!

Art Show Thursday EveningArt Show Thursday Evening

Shawnee students have been getting creative to prepare for their upcomingArt Show and Family Night sponsored by Montgomery Insurance and Investmentsand the Shawnee PTO. The art show is this Thursday evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM TECUMSEH ELEMENTARYHIGHLIGHTS FROM TECUMSEH ELEMENTARY

Fractions Good Enough to Eat!Fractions Good Enough to Eat!

Mrs. Rubio's class practiced math with brownies, yum! They cut up and div idedthe brownies to create models of fractions.

Chocolate Transformation!Chocolate Transformation!

Mrs. Frauman's second graders readthe book "The Chocolate Touch" thenturned their entire classroom into achocolate factory! They enjoyed funactiv it ies like hot chocolate slime andmaking fractions out of Hershey bars.They also used the chocolate themefor activ it ies focused on charactertraits and other writ ing prompts.

Th ird Grade RocksTh ird Grade Rocks

Students wrapped up their rock unit bymaking igneous, metamorphic, andsedimentary rocks out of brokencrayons, then presented their reportsand went through different rockstations detailing luster, size, and type.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM WARNER MIDDLEHIGHLIGHTS FROM WARNER MIDDLE

Middle School Open House Tonight 6-7:30 p.m.Middle School Open House Tonight 6-7:30 p.m.

The class of 2027 is getting excited for their move to middle school next year!Tonight Warner Middle School is hosting an open house for incoming sixthgraders and their families from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Pennies for Patients Fundraising Activit iesPennies for Patients Fundraising Activit ies

Activ it ies for Warner's Pennies for Patients fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia &Lymphoma Society are ongoing this month. This is an annual serv ice project toraise awareness and funds in honor of thousands of children and adults fightingblood cancers. Last week, students donated cash to be able to bring in their I-pods for the day. The Kona Ice Truck v isited too, raising more funds. OnWednesday four student teams and a teacher team played in the 6th annualDodgeball Tournament. Students paid $1 admission to watch the game. Theschool's goal is to raise $4,800.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM XENIA HIGHHIGHLIGHTS FROM XENIA HIGH

Celebrating Mardi GrasCelebrating Mardi Gras

Mrs. Evans’ French Class studied Mardi Gras, as it is a French Holiday, andcelebrated in class. Students made masks and brought in French food. AdriannaNooks made a delicious Mardi Gras themed cake. Student pictured with theirmasks above, front from left, are Trist in Fernades, Jada McAvene, AdriannaNooks, and Marissa Quillen. and back, from left, are: Matt Furman, Javas McNair,Josh Hawes, and Brianna Maloney.

All-Ohio Bowling HonorsAll-Ohio Bowling Honors

Junior bowler Caity Moody bowled games of 180, 226,and 194 for an impressive 600 series at the 2019 OHSAABowling State Championship, and she earned 6th placeoverall and "All-Ohio" Honors. Congratulations Caity!

Staff vs. Student BasketballStaff vs. Student BasketballGameGame

Student Council organized a Staff vsStudent Basketball game last Friday.Proceeds from the game will bedonated to the Leukemia &Lymphoma Society.

LET'S STAY CONNECTEDLET'S STAY CONNECTED

This e-newsletter is sent weekly on Tuesdays during the school year.

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As always, feel free to reach out to me directly by email or call (937) 562-9011.

Have a great week,

Dr. Gabriel E. Lofton, Superintendent

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