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Volume 1 | Issue 3 | April 2012

The Massillon City School District community will educate for EXCELLENCE by challenging all students to achieve their highest potential in academics, arts, and athletics.

At its March 21 meeting, the Massillon City SchoolsBoard of Education voted to close three of the district’selementary schools: Bowers, Emerson, and Smith. Italso voted to close the board of education office andrealign the middle school as a fourth through eighth-grade building.

“These were difficult decisions to make, and they will impact families, staff, and the district as a whole,”said Superintendent Richard Goodright. “Withdecreased funding from the state, we had to do something. We gathered data, researched our options

and came to the conclusion that this is the best decision to make, given our situation.”

Bowers, Emerson, and Smith Elementary Schools heldthe fewest students, and the consolidation of schoolswill allow the district to maximize student seats atFranklin, Gorrell, and Whittier for preschool and K–3students. The district will also look to relocate theboard of education office, Massillon Digital Academy(MDA), and Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE)into remaining spaces, possibly one of the vacatedbuildings.

Massillon Begins the Process of School Consolidation

At Massillon, we are focusing on moving the district in the right direction for our students, their families, and thecommunity. In order to do this effectively, we wanted thecommunity to be a part of the discussion.

In February, we held four Community Table Top Discussionsregarding specific issues facing the district. We also formeda Strategic Planning Committee comprised of district

Massillon will have to redraw its elementary boundarylines and revise the bus routes to accommodate students going to different schools. The consolidationof schools will also require a consolidation of staff,which will be a savings to the district.

“I want our students and families to be reassured that our academic delivery model will remain intact,”Goodright said. “Bringing new students and teacherstogether will generate collaboration and new ideas that will help our students achieve. We will keep ourparents and the community up-to-date on the steps of this transition process.”

Massillon City Schools Focuses on Community Engagementemployees, parents and community members. This committee met twice in March and twice in April with thegoal of creating a strategic plan to guide the district throughthe next 12 to 24 months. The Massillon Board of Educationis set to vote on the strategic plan at its April 25 meeting.

The district will be conducting a phone poll in April to helpaccurately gauge the community’s thoughts on a number oftopics. We will also be holding two focus groups on April 19

to have in-depth discussions with our parents and community members about the Massillon City Schools.

In addition, we have a place to submit questions and concernson the home page of our website that can be used at anytime.

With the dedication of our administrators, teachers, and staff, and constructive feedback from our community, we cansuccessfully overcome the challenges facing our district.

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Should you require assistance, please call the central office at

330.830.3900

POSITION EXT.

Richard Goodright Superintendent 50117Mark Fortner Assistant Superintendent 50125Lori Davila Curriculum Director 50155Sandra Moeglin Treasurer/CFO 50121Tamra Hurst Interim Treasurer/CFO 50121 Rodney Lake Director of Federal & State Programs 50113John Graven Director of Pupil Services 50147Gary McPherson Community & Student Services 50126John Petro Buildings & Grounds Supervisor 50141Daniel Murphy Career & Technical Education Director 51135James Thom Technology Coordinator 50153Erin Cole Food Service Supervisor 50129Chuck Maier Security Administrator 51114Ken McCune Transportation Supervisor 50215Donna Fisher Director of Data Management/EMIS 50214Jennifer Fischer Executive Director, Massillon Digital 50135

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The Expediture Flow Reports are a great tool to monitor where our dollars are being spent. Listed below areexpenses by general category in a school budget. The majority of our dollars are going to instruction, which is great!

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11

Instruction $22,386,633 $23,286,505 $23,473,001 $23,319,523 $24,146,514 $25,671,753

The cornerstones of education are teaching and learning, which generally occur in the building classroom. Thisfunction often includes teachers, teacher aides, or paraprofessionals, as well as materials, computers, books,and other consumable materials that are used with students in the classroom setting.

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11

Building Support $9,986,182 $9,264,356 $8,559,416 $8,160,728 $8,174,683 $8,510,679

Building support includes facilities and operations at the building and central office levels. It is made up of multiple functions, which combine both capital goods (building, buses, heating equipment, etc.) and theresources necessary to operate, clean, repair, and improve them. Purchasing for the lunchroom operation is also included in this category.

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11

Administration $5,578,751 $5,764,161 $4,802,398 $5,213,463 $5,009,584 $5,983,512

This category includes the functions of the building principal's office costs incurred as the principal's office sets the goals and directions and makes key decisions for the building. Also included are central office costsincurred for the Board of Education, Superintendent's Office, Fiscal Services, and Support Services. Thesecosts encompass planning, research, information services, staff services, and data processing expenditures.

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11

Pupil Support $4,431,196 $4,843,742 $5,383,421 $4,989,401 $5,102,815 $5,441,903

Students need support outside the classroom and beyond their academic instruction. They need guidancecounseling, help in the media center or library, college advising, field trips, and psychological testing.

FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11

Staff Support $843,750 $782,895 $1,057,434 $787,376 $725,345 $795,267

The employees in the district need support, staff development, training, retraining, and additional college courses.

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Volunteer SpotlightWhen coach Mark Findleyasked a soft-spoken sophomore to help as astudent manager for theTiger basketball team dur-ing his junior year (’77),Robert (Bob) Antonillejumped at the chance tovolunteer to help the team.Thirty-five years later, Bobis still an active volunteerwithin Massillon CitySchools. He shares his

time with both boys and girls athletic programs,doing whatever is asked of him. He has servedin various leadership roles with the PTO at theelementary and middle school level. MattPlybon, the principal at Whittier Elementary,said he has always been able to count on Bob tohelp at his school. Principal Plybon pointed toBob as a go-to kind of parent when the chips aredown and support is needed.

Bob is best known for his 30+ year association with the Basketball Benchwarmers. LongtimeTiger basketball coach Dave Null said that weneed more individuals like Bob working with theschools. According to Coach Null, Bob supportsthe program and the kids faithfully with noagenda other than to help the Tiger basketballteam be the best it can be. Matt Creamerworked 16 seasons with Bob while he coachedthe Tigers. He was very appreciative of all thebehind-the-scenes work that Bob did for himand the basketball program. He said that Bobcontributed countless hours above what is normally expected of a volunteer.

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Business ManagementMs. Palmer’s senior Business Management classhosted the first “Tigers Got Talent,” talent showon January 27. Student Danni Lohr came upwith the idea to support and encourage severalteachers at Washington High School who arebattling various forms of cancer.

This event gave students a chance to utilize their business management skills as they did allthe legwork: advertising, setting up auditions,designing tickets, selecting judges, and coordinating activities for the actual show.

The students raised $810 for the AmericanCancer Society. The winners were the amazinggroup of Cody Hawkins, Jesse Galchick, ChrisCrowl, Andy Smith, and Alex Passwaters. Theygave their $50 prize money to the ACS, so thefinal total was $860. Also amazing was our veryown David Joiner. He rocked the house.

The seniors involved in the project were DanniLohr, Ryan Ricker, Zach Diacontonas, DominicHarris, Amber McKnight, Jon Metzger, EmilyNicewander, Kenneth Reed, Jared Ricker, andJohnathin Velves.

State Reps Visit CTE On February 27, Ohio Senator Scott Oelslagervisited WHS and its Career Tech Programs andstudents. Board members Phil Elum and MaryStrukel were present for the visit as well. Then,on March 16, Ohio Representatives KirkSchuring and Christina Hagan also visitedWashington High School. These visits involved a school tour and stops in our classrooms.Students had an opportunity to interact withthese members of our Ohio Congress.

During these visits, the legislators learned abouthow well prepared our students will be for theworkforce of tomorrow. The students sharedknowledge and skills that they are learning intheir Career Tech programs. Teachers talkedabout the changes from vocational to careertechnical education and the opportunities toearn college credit today.

Nursing ProgramThe Nursing Program recently went on a fieldtrip to the Great Lakes Science Center. Theyhave been working on various fundraising tohelp with Health Occupations Students ofAmerica (HOSA) competitions and programcosts. After a successful blood drive in January,they are planning, with the American Red Cross,another in May. Students are getting ready forlocal HOSA competitions in preparation for statecompetitions. Juniors completed their AmericanHeart Association certifications in January andstarted STNA classes in February. Seniors completed phlebotomy classes and started their clinical experiences.

Pharmacy ProgramThe pharmacy tech program is off to a greatstart. This is the first year for the career techprogram at Washington High School. The students just completed health science fundamentals and are now learning about pharmacy laws and regulations. Students learn how to fill a prescription, enter data into a computer, compound medication, and use aseptic techniques.

The program has a mock pharmacy lab with alaminar flow hood and a vertical flow hood thatwere donated by local hospitals. These will helpprepare the students for work in a hospital environment, where they will work with IV and chemotherapy drugs.

Medical OfficeMedical Office studentsrecently completed a projectwith the Massillon LionsClub where they used twonew machines to do visionscreening for Massillon CitySchool students. TheMedical Office studentsentered student data intothe vision machines makingit more efficient to screenapproximately 600 students.The students are busy now studying medical terminology and medicaloffice procedures.

Exercise ScienceThe junior class participated in a mock disaster drill at AffinityMedical Center in Massillon. Theseniors have started their secondshadowing experiences at healthcaresettings. Both groups have finishedstudies on the knee and hip joints.We have also started medical terminology chapters on the integumentary and immune systems. Field trips have includedMercy Medical Center and theUniversity of Akron. Students started Healthcare Provider CPR certification and BloodbornePathogen certification in February.

At the University of Akron, students participatedwith professors in an exercise physiology lab.

WHS pharmacy students study hard and work well together.

For several years, the Nursing Program has donated money and helpedat a holiday party for a mental health agency that works with children andtheir families.

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Five Choirs—Straight Superior Ratings The Washington High School choirs competed atLarge Group Adjudicated Events on Saturday,March 10, at Lake High School. The AdvancedChoir, Men’s Chorus, and Women’s Chorus eachreceived straight superior ratings in Class AA.The Concert Choir received straight superior ratings in Class B, and the Freshman Choirreceived straight superior ratings in Class C. All choirs will be participating in State LargeGroup Adjudicated Events at Jackson HighSchool on May 4 and 5.

The preparation of the students was evident inthe performance room and in the sight readingroom. All five choirs earned all superior ratings!It doesn’t get any better than this. Wow, students, we are really proud of you!

It is wonderful to have such talented and dedicated students at Washington High School.The entire community can take pride in the students’ success and accomplishments. Thecommunity’s continuing support of the studentsis appreciated.

DECA StudentsPlace WellTwenty-one Massillon Marketing/E-Commerce and Interactive MediaDECA students competed at thestate DECA Conference inColumbus recently. Over 1,700students from an estimated 120schools participated. Studentstook a 100-question test and presented a case study to judges.There were up to 40 students competing in each area.

Six Massillon students qualifiedfor the DECA InternationalConference that will be held in Salt Lake City in April:

THIRD PLACE

Marcus Daniels and Brandon Jackson:Sports and Entertainment Team Event

FOURTH PLACE

Nate Dean, Nikki Thomas, and Lauren Troyer:Creative Marketing Written Event

FOURTH PLACE

Jim Mutigli:Sports and Entertainment Series Event

The following were district winners:

FIRST PLACE

Marcus Daniels and Brandon Jackson:Sports and Entertainment Team Event

Kyle James and Chandler Craddock:Marketing Communications Team Event

Nash Stanton and Ivan McClay:Financial Services Team Event

Nikki Thomas: Sports and Entertainment

Nate Dean: Business Services

Mike Urwin: Quick Serve

Steven Mead: Food Marketing

Sean Wise: Automotive

Collin Brace: Principles of Finance

SECOND PLACE

Joshua Richards: Business Finance

Darean Urban: Marketing Management

Danae Garrettson: Hotel and Lodging

Christian Paris: Automotive Services

Jim Mutigli: Sports and Entertainment

Kayleigh Spencer: Retail Merchandising

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Six DECA students earned honors at the state conferenceand the right to compete in the international conference.Creativity and quality guided their projects.

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HONORED IN THE AREAS OF:Athletics, Human Services, Youth Development

EDUCATION:B.A. from Syracuse University,1966

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:After playing football for the MassillonTigers, Brown went on to play atSyracuse University before headingto the NFL, where he played withthe Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills.

After football, Brown dedicated himself to bettering the worldaround him through his involvementin a number of organizations. Mostnotably, he served as the executivedirector of the Robert Taylor Boysand Girls Club in Chicago.

He also co-founded One Tiger, Inc.,a nonprofit organization committedto benefiting Massillon youth.

AWARDS AND HONORS: Brownwas named an All-American in highschool and All-Conference in college;elected to Canton Old-Timers Hall ofFame and the Washington HighSchool Athletic Hall of Fame.

SOMETHING YOU MAY NOTKNOW ABOUT MR. BROWN:He has served as president of theNFL Alumni Association of Chicago,a group whose mission is toenhance the physical and financialwell-being of retired NFL players.

HONORED IN THE AREA OF:Music

EDUCATION: Music Performance/EducationOhio University 1981–1983

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Amusician at his core, he founded DaveMcAfee Productions, Inc. in 2007.The company specializes in studiorecording, producing, showcasing,and talent development. Bestknown for his drumming, McAfeehas played and toured with countryartists including Toby Keith, MasonDixon, Bryan White, and WadeHayes. McAfee appeared on and co-produced Jamey Johnson’s album,“The Lonesome Song,” which was nominated for three GrammyAwards including Best Album.

AWARDS AND HONORS: McAfeewas chosen as the 2009 ModernDrummer Magazine Readers’ PollAward Winner, McAfee has receivedseven Grammy nominations, including two for albums he co-produced. He also helped country musician Jamey Johnsonearn recognition for his song, “InColor.” which won the 2009 ACMand CMA Song of the Year Award.

SOMETHING YOU MAY NOTKNOW ABOUT MR. MCAFEE:While on tour with bands and musicians, McAfee has performed in more than 300 U.S. cities and 23 countries.

Charles E. BrownWHS CLASS OF 1962

Dave McAfeeWHS CLASS OF 1981

HONORED IN THE AREA OF:Engineering

EDUCATION: B.S. in MechanicalEngineering from the University ofCincinnati, 1960; post-graduatecourses, Carnegie-Mellon Instituteof Technology, 1973

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:Leo Grosswiller worked 42 yearswith Diebold, having most recentlyserved as the company’s manager ofsecurity products development and engineering. His primary job was to design and manage thedevelopment of vaults, vault doors,after-hour depositories, moneysafes, and remote banking systemproducts—including ATM and pneumatic air tube systems.

AWARDS AND HONORS: Mr.Grosswiller acquired more than 25patents for Diebold security andtransaction products. He was honored by the National Inventor’sHall of Fame in 1996 as one of themuseum’s “Distinguished CorporateInventors.”

SOMETHING YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT MR. GROSSWILLER: He served as the engineering manager and development contributor of the Hope Diamonddisplay case at the SmithsonianInstitute in Washington, D.C.

Leo GrosswillerWHS CLASS OF 1950

James E. JohnsonWHS CLASS OF 1948

HONORED IN THE AREAS OF:Domestic and international marketing and sales

EDUCATION: Civil Engineering,the Case Institute of Technology,1948–49; B.S. in Mathematics fromKent State University, 1953

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Aresearch and development engineerfor Goodyear Aerospace, Johnsonlater worked for Griscom RussellCo., then B.F. Goodrich, where heserved as manager of internationaltire operations, director of licensinginternational operations, director of export marketing international operations, and general manager of international operations.

A lifelong resident of Massillon,Johnson was committed to servingthe city. A Tiger football seasonticket-holder from 1948 until hisdeath in 2010, Johnson served as aTiger Orangeman and was a lifetimemember of the Booster Club. Hewas president of Massillon Shrine,director of the Massillon Lions Club,and a member of the Massillon CityPlanning Commission.

AWARDS AND HONORS:Throughout his career, Johnsonreceived awards from countries inEurope, Africa, the Middle East, andthe Far East as well as South andCentral America and Southeast Asia.

SOMETHING YOU MAY NOTKNOW ABOUT MR. JOHNSON:He served as a sergeant with theU.S. Army 3rd Division Artilleryfrom 1953 to 55 and observed the firing of the 280mm atomic cannon.Distinguished Citizens 2012

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Annual MMS PancakeBreakfast a Success On February 11, Massillon Middle School hosted the annual Pancake Breakfast and Community Fair. This was a free event open to the community.Several agencies were available to provide information,services, and assistance to families in our district.Ms. Angie Klick provided several community members with free tax preparation services, and additional staff members assisted in serving breakfast and welcoming the Massillon community to MMS. Several gift baskets were donated by MMSstaff members and participating organizations to offset the cost of the breakfast. The event was a huge success thanks to the help of area organizations, Angie Klick, Chris Beggs, and Vicki Horvath.

Thoroughly Modern Millie Our story takes place in the excitement of New YorkCity in 1922. Searching for a new life, Millie hasmoved to the city during a time when women wereentering the workforce and the rules of love and socialbehavior were changing forever. What Millie findswhen she arrives in New York is a cast full of entertaining characters that makes city life alive withfun and intrigue. Starring in the show are KathrynNewsom as Millie Dillmount, Quinn Piorkowski asJimmy Smith, Justin Ollis as Trevor Graydon,Karoline Smith as Miss Dorothy, Emma Stine as Mrs. Meers, Tajj Crowder as Ching Ho, Stephen Sober as Bun Foo, and Ava Radel as Miss Flannery.

MMS Tiger “I” MovementMr. Sykora’s mod 6/7 class is involved in somethingtruly special! The Tiger “I” Movement. This ideacomes from the movie, Pay It Forward. The “tiger” in the title is self explanatory. The “I” stands for thestudents themselves. They personally want to make a commitment to reading and using their abilities tothank our great community. The “movement” is thestudents taking on the challenge of reading as manybooks as possible, getting sponsors for each book theyread, and then giving it all back to the community.

Our students at MMS are very thankful for all of thecommunity support that they receive. This is a wayfor the students to thank the community and the citizens of Massillon for all that they do to ensure theyhave a great education. On one random day thisspring, the students who participated will go out intothe community and give back all they have earnedfrom reading to say thank you.

After only four weeks the students have read over 25books and have raised over $200 to give back to thecommunity. They are really excited to be reading andgiving back.

Claudia Pedro: Ohio Lottery Academic All-Star

Massillon Middle School student,Claudia Pedro was recognized bythe Ohio Lottery as the February2011 Academic All-Star. Claudiawas nominated by her teacher,Mrs. Monica Shrader. Claudiawas nominated not only for heracademic success but was recognized for her positive attitude, energetic nature, andextra-curricular involvement.

Students enjoyed hosting the Pancake Breakfastand Community Fair at Massillon Middle School.

Massillon Middle School Students ExcelThe Middle School offers a wide variety of programs and activities to its students. We are proud to recognize several students for their accomplishments during the course of the 2011–2012 school year.

Victoria Nelson: Stage of Life Semi-Finalist

Victoria Nelson, seventh gradeTiger Writers member, was asemi-finalist for a national writing contest, Stage of Life.Victoria wrote an essay inresponse to the writing prompt,“Person to Watch in 2012,” placing twelfth for her essaytitled “Rachel Joy Scott andRachel’s Challenge.” Her essay is posted on the Stage of Lifewebsite at www.stageoflife.com.

QuinnPiorkowski: VFW Winner

Seventh grade MMS studentQuinn Piorkowski entered awriting contest held by our localVFW 3124. This year’s topicwas “Are You Proud of YourCountry?” Quinn wrote a beautiful essay, which won him the district title and $500.From there, he advanced to theregionals, where he receivedanother $250. This is the firsttime Massillon qualified a student to the regionals.

AndrewGillogly:MMS Artist

Andrew Gillogly is a busy young man! Andrew submittedan entry in the Kent State artcontest for Gold and Silver keys,where he earned a certificate ofparticipation. Also Andrew hasentered the Ohio Schoolsmagazine cover contest for whatyou like best about Ohio schoolsand is currently waiting onresults for that entry. Andrewwrites the comic strip for theMMS newspaper; he has a

drawing displayed in the Massillon Museum’s schooldisplay, Celebration in Art; he is in the art club atMMS; and he takes private art lessons at theMassillon Museum.

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TOP—sixth grade “mathletes”ABOVE—seventh grade “mathletes”TOP RIGHT—fifth grade “mathletes”

MMS Math TeamCongratulations to all the fifth, sixth, and seventh grade MMS “mathletes” who participated in the Greater Canton Council of Teachers of Mathematics Tournamentheld at Jackson Middle School on Saturday, March 3. The MMS Math Team wascoached by Debbie Barbieri, Amy Wagner, and Dave Kurzen. The team had its bestyear ever—earning 35 awards.

Band Students RecognizedAva Radel, Stephen Sober, Cara Bonheimer, and AlexHermann were all recognized as April band studentsof the month. Band director, Mr. James Unferdorferdescribes these four students as hard workers andpositive leaders. All of these students are dedicated toband, improving individually, and making the MMSband and the others in it, the best they can be!

DAR Recognizes MMS Students Antonia McClain and Naudia Spicer entered a JJACcontest with the Canton Local Daughters of theAmerican Revolution (DAR) group. Students eithermade a stamp design or poster design or wrote anessay for the theme “Enhancing the Present.” AntoniaMcClain earned the honors of local, state, and districtwinner for her stamp design. Naudia Spicer was recognized as the local, state, and district winner for her poster design. Both students are currentlywaiting for results from the national level. Antoniaand Naudia will be attending the state recognitionluncheon in Columbus on April 14. They will alsoattend the local recognition program on May 2 inCanton.

Spelling BeeWinnersAnnouncedSeventh grader ColletteWebster (left) won theMassillon Middle SchoolSpelling Bee that was held onThursday, February 9.Eighth-grader DakotaDunwiddie earned the title ofrunner-up. Colette advancedto the Regional Grand FinalSpelling Bee on March 3,where she represented MMS.

DAR Honorees—Antonia McClain and Naudia Spicer

Middle School Band Students of the Month—Ava Radel, Alex

Hermann, Cara Bonheimer, and Stephen Sober

Rotary Club Students of the MonthThe Massillon Rotary Club recognizes two MassillonMiddle School Students each month at a luncheon.These students are chosen because they demonstrateexemplary qualities of character, display great workethic, and conduct themselves in a respectful manner.These students are examples of the many terrific students at MMS!

BACK, FROM LEFT—Bret Toney, Justin Ollis, Luke Young, Vince McConnell,Donnie Heather; FRONT—Dallas Covert, Camrynn Bickel, WendyWoodring, Abigail Lilli, and Autum Zirk.

88Bowers students enjoy collecting tokens and gain health

benefits by participating in the school’s Walking Club.

Bowers:Student Walking Club

Franklin’s Project MORE volunteers, left to rightfrom the top row: Mr. Vennetti, Mrs. Banks, Mrs.Blankenship, Mrs. Chaney, Mrs. Crews, Mrs.Piero, Mrs. Hastings, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs.Unklesbay, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Santucci, Mrs. Wilk,and Mrs. Weaver

Emerson:Right-to-Read Week

Franklin:Project MORE Intervention

The theme for this year’s right-to-read at Emersonwas “READ with DR. SEUSS.” We started theweek with a birthday party for Dr. Seuss. Partyactivities included decorating cupcakes for asnack, musical chairs, making green oobleck,corn hole, tic-tac-toe, and changing teachers fora time. We dressed differently each day: greenclothing day, crazy socks days, pajama day, andmismatched day. Parents also participated inthe week’s activities. Over 65 parents came toenjoy lunch with their child/children during thisweek. The parents also went to Dr. Seuss’ roomand read with their child/children. Our weekended with a Massillon Public Library reader,who performed skits with the students.

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Playing video games, watching television, and surfingthe Internet are producing the most overweight generation of children in American history! Severalstaff members envisioned a fitness program thatwould get our students in shape while having fun and reducing playground hassles. Students are challenged to walk a 20-lap course to earn a token(foot) on a chain. After 100 laps, they earn a specialtoken for the chain. We sent home a flyer asking forvolunteers and received an overwhelming response.The most precious resource in our lives is time, andwe so appreciate the time our volunteers give twotimes a week promoting fitness and health for ourchildren. Our volunteers—Laura Miller, HeatherPrice, Emily Stevenson, Russell Pugh, Jen Fair, ChrisUplinger, Charlotte Rainsburg, Cindy Hurst, MonicaRohr, Denise Farnham, Kristen Schweier, and KarenTobin—truly make a difference!

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Elementary Schools Focus on Learning and Character-Building

Alexis Dixon is in Mrs. Black’s kindergarten class and ClaytonSpeicher us in Mrs. Kortis’ kindergarten class.

Gorrell’s retired principal, Mrs. Harper, returns to the school as a volunteer.

Gorrell:Focus on Respect

L.J. Smith:James and theGiant Peach

Whittier:“Everything You Need to Know You Learn inKindergarten”

With the help of Mrs. Link, school guidance, thestudents of Gorrell Elementary have been studyingthe the Six Pillars of Character. The month ofMarch has been designated for respect. Mrs.Link has been conducting lessons within theclassrooms that help students identify respectfuland disrespectful behavior. She teaches thattreating people with respect leads to friendshipsand positive interpersonal relationships.

Here are some things you can do to reinforce themessage and our related learning activities.

H Talk with your child about the importance of treating other people with respect. Make surehe/she knows that it is important to you andthat it will lead to stronger friendships.

H Watch a television program together and talk about the various ways in which the charactersacted respectfully or disrespectfully towards oneanother. Watch for put-downs, insults, and subtle forms of bullying.

H Help your child become sensitive to his or her own behaviors or language that may be of a disrespectful nature as he or she deals withsiblings or friends.

H Remember that you are a powerful role modelfor your child. If you treat people respectfully,that is what your child will learn from you.

The students at L.J. Smith Elementary wereentertained by the North Canton playhouse with their production of James and The GiantPeach. The students watched as the story cameto life. Plus, several students became actors in a few scenes. The students did an outstandingjob of being good listeners during the hour-longproduction.

Spring is definitely in the air at WhittierElementary. Through our newly adopted readingseries, Treasures, the kindergartners have beenreading and studying about plants and how theygrow. This cross-curricular unit has been veryexciting for the kindergartners. The childrenplanted bean seeds and are watching the growthprocess through a small baggie. Some of ourother kindergartners planted their seeds in soil.We definitely have some candidates for theFuture Farmers of America!

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Meet the TreasurerSandra Moeglin has been hired as the new treasurerat Massillon City Schools. She comes to Massillonfrom the Marlington Local School District in Alliance,where she’s spent the last four years as treasurer.

“Sandy really stood out to us during the interviewprocess,” said Superintendent Richard Goodright.“She was professional, well prepared and knowledge-able, and provided excellent references. I think shewill be a positive asset to our district.”

Sandy’s contract beings August 1, but she will besplitting her time between Massillon and Marlingtonas needed. Tamra Hurst will continue to act as inter-im treasurer until Sandy’s contract officially begins.

Sandy graduated from Carrollton High School andreceived her associate degree from Stark State andreceived her bachelor’s degree from Malone University.She began her career at the Brown Local SchoolDistrict in Malvern, first as the superintendent’s sec-retary and then as the district treasurer.

Sandy lives in Malvern with her husband.

“I am excited to begin my new role as treasurer of theMassillon City Schools,” Sandy said. “I look forward togetting to know the Massillon community and workingwith the board of education and administrative staffas they prepare their vision to move the district in apositive direction.”

Sandra Moeglin, Treasurer, Massillon City Schools

Massillon Middle School students had a terrific time as they welcomed thecommunity for MMS Pancake Day and Community Fair.

Online and On-the-GoMassillon Digital Academy (MDA) is doing things differently this year by offering students choices incomputer type and Internet connectivity. In yearspast, MDA provided students a CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and all of the cords that go withthose items. This year, students have the opportunityto use a traditional desktop computer or a 3G HP 10-inch netbook.

In partnership with Verizon, MDA was able to procurethe netbooks and offer wireless connectivity. By doingthis, students can get Internet access wherever thereis cell coverage. This has given students a boost inusage and time on task. They are able to travel andnot be tied down to a desk in order to complete work.

However, MDA still maintains its partnership withMassillon Cable to provide Internet access at home for those students who like to have one place to work.When choosing this option, students are given desk-top computers and everything that goes with them.

As you can see, Massillon Digital Academy is trulyproviding any time, any place access to online content.

Preschool Artful Living ProgramThe Artful Living Program enriches the lives ofpreschoolers four days a week (every preschool day) in Massillon City Schools. Arts immersion providedby the Massillon Museum, Massillon Public Library,Ananda Center for the Arts, and the CantonSymphony Orchestra, sparks imagination, creativity,and the children’s interest in learning all aspects ofthe curriculum.

The Massillon Museum spearheaded The Artful LivingProgram in 2006 as a research endeavor aimed atshowing the effect of immersing young minds in thearts, which founders believed would improve vision,creativity, and leadership characteristics. In action,the program brings professional artists to preschoolclasses every day to present arts-related activities that are integrated into the classroom teacher’s lesson plan.

An additional component of The Artful Living Program provides families with direction andresources to live in an artful manner. ProgramDirector Christopher Craft lists the traits of an ArtfulLiving lifestyle: a questioning mind, an observant eye, family involvement with children’s education,awareness of the beauty of the world, a desire toimprove the world, awareness of the broad issues of society, a relationship with society as a consumerand a contributing member, an environment reflectingbalance and beauty, vision to project outcomes ofaction, a large group of interests, and attentiveness to personal appearance.

Ashland University will track the influence of theArtful Living Program as today’s preschoolers proceedthrough their educational process, analyzing andinterpreting the information to continue to refine anddisseminate the program.

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Coach Donahueand his son,Jake Donahue

Ivan McClay (right) on the third-place platform at the state tournament

Lady Tigers, left to right—Niki Thomas,Katie Clark, and Nae Nae McElroy

Washington HighSchool gymnasticsaward winners—Sabrina Skelly and Sam Dehoff

Seventh Grade BoysBasketball TeamCongratulations to Massillon Middle School’s seventhgrade boys basketball team for completing a 16–0 season, the first in Massillon Middle School’s history!The team is coached by Coach Travis Ullum andCoach Ray Riley.

Jake Donahue: Middle School WrestlingState ChampionMassillon Middle School’s Jake Donahue won the middle school state championship at the Covelli Center at Youngstown State University recently, completing an unbeaten season of 40–0.

Jake won the 102-pound division, competing and winning five matches at the tournament. He beat the national champion in the final two rounds. Mr. Gil Donahue is Jake’s coach and father.

Massillon Lady TigersThe Lady Tigers finished the season with a 15–7record. They advanced to the second round of thesectional tournament where they lost a hard-foughtbattle to Wooster in overtime. The Lady Tigers wereable to accomplish several team goals throughout thecourse of the season. They won the Mayor’s Cup trophy for a third straight year, allowing them to retirethe trophy. Throughout the course of the season several school records were broken. Nae Nae McElroywas able to tie the record of most points in a gamewith 36 points against Akron East. Also againstAkron East, Nae Nae broke the school record for freethrow attempts in a game with 22 attempts. Nae Nae finished her career at Washington High School in fourth place on the all-time scorer’s list with 949career points.

Nikki Thomas also broke several school records thisseason. She now holds the record for blocked shotsin a game with 15, which she accomplished againstNorth Canton Hoover. Nikki broke the school recordfor blocked shots in a season with 109 and set a newcareer record for blocks with 185. Nikki put herself infifth place on the all-time career rebounds list with504 total rebounds.

Katie Clark was able to set school records from shooting beyond the arc. Katie now holds the schoolrecord for three-point field goals with 89 three-pointers during her career. Katie also holds the record for three-pointers attempted with 317.

The Lady Tiger Basketball team is looking forward to another successful season in 2012–2013.

Massillon Tiger WrestlingOnce again this year the Tiger wrestling program sentjunior Ivan McClay and senior Lane Louive to the statewrestling tournament. Ivan was once again able to gethimself onto the podium in Columbus with anotherthird-place finish in the 120-pound weight class. Hefinished the season with a record of 33–4. Being ajunior, Ivan has his eyes set on returning to Columbusnext season for a run at the state title. Lane Louivejust missed placing at the state tournament by losinghis second round consolation match. He finished the season with an impressive record of 31–4. Nextseason the Tiger wrestling program is once again looking for a successful season. Led by junior IvanMcClay and other young wrestlers, the team plans tosend several people to the state tournament.

Gymnastics Recently at The NEGC Winter Classic ChampionshipSabrina Skelly finished second in the all-around competition, finished first on the floor exercise, and finished third on the bars. Also placing was SamDehoff who finished second on the vault. These twogirls also claimed end-of-the-year awards with Sabrinaearning second team for the all around and SamDehoff earning second team on the vault. The gymnastics team was also able to beat McKinley in a dual match by a score of 118–115. Good luck to the gymnastics team next season.

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Babysitters and Daycare Providers: Transportation will be available to and from babysitter and daycareproviders with the following stipulations: (a) babysitters and day-care providers must reside in the student’s school of attendancearea, (b) the babysitter and daycare provider must be outside theone-mile elementary school walk boundary, and (c) babysitter anddaycare provider transportation arrangements must be based on afive-day schedule for busing to be provided.

Bus Assignments: Students are assigned buses through the transportation depart-ment. Should any changes need to be made, please direct thosechanges to the transportation department and your home school.

Bus Conduct: Students should conduct themselves on the school bus as theywould in the classroom. Students that exhibit rude or disrespectfulbehavior towards their bus driver, fight with others, use foul language, or do not follow safety directions from the driver may be subject to progressive and permanent bus suspension.Remember, riding the bus is a privilege and not a right!

Bus Schedules: The bus schedules are set up by the transportation department andapproved by the Board of Education.

Bus Stops: Students are required to board and depart buses at their assignedstop unless prior authorization is granted. Parents may requestbus stop location changes through the transportation departmentor school administrator.

Delayed Buses: If your child’s bus is delayed more than 15 minutes, please instructyour child to return home. Parents may call the transportationdepartment regarding delayed buses.

Designated Place of Safety: Each student will be given a place of safety where he or she shouldwait until the bus arrives in the morning and departs in the afternoon.

Open Enrollment: Intra-district transportation is not provided for open enrollmentstudents. Open enrollment students may utilize transportationwithin the home school attendance area so long as it abides bystipulations in the “Babysitter and Daycare Provider” section andmay not result in the creation of another bus route.

Inclement Weather Closing: In case of inclement weather, every effort is made to cancel schoolbefore 6:00 a.m. Please tune to WHBC FM 94.1 or to TV Channels3, 4, 5, or 8 for updated school closings or delays.

Last Bell: Parents can expect their child/children home from school any time after the last bell rings up to the scheduled time the bus isdue to arrive.

Emergency Transportation: If your child needs transportation that is out of the ordinary,please notify the school and the transportation department so thatwe can make the necessary arrangements.

Pick-up Times: Students are requested to arrive at the assigned bus stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Students must bein the view of the driver upon approach to the bus stop. Pleasenote: buses will not be directed to return to pick up missed students.

Walk Boundaries: Elementary –1 mile; Middle School –1 mile; High School –1.5 miles

Young Riders: Parents of kindergarten children must be visible to the driver atthe time their child arrives home or at their designated bus stop.

Questions: If you have any questions, please feel free to call the transportationoffice at 330-830-3910.

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