Open Door students dig into local history
Fifth graders at Open Door Christian School spent Oct 26 and 27 on an archaeological dig led by teachers at a Northeast Ohio site. They worked with Cleveland Museum of Natural History Director Mark Kollek er and museum volunteers to unearth roots and pottery from Native American occupation era.
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Open Door Christian School
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Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Mark Kollecker
Museum
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Northwood Junior High Library to Sponsor Family Reading Night
Northwood Junior High School’s Library and Reading Committee wins a grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation to start “A Snowy Day” book club this winter. Parents and students will read the same books and meet at the school for an evening discussion starting in January. For information contact 284-8016.
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Northwood Junior High School
Ezra Jack Keats
Tennyson Elementary Earns Ohio Excellent School Honor
Tennyson Elementary School in Sheffield Lake was named an excellent school for the 2003 2004 year by the State Board of Education and Ohio Department of Education. It ranks among 921 statewide recipients and will receive a display certificate.
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Tennyson
Sheffield Lake
Ohio
State Board of Education
Ohio Department of Education
Grandfriends Day at Midview High School Brightens Visit
On November 12 Midview High School hosted Grandfriends Day with 47 grandparents visiting 38 students. Principal Susan Babola greeted guests who enjoyed breakfast, photos by Scott Goggin, and a morning video rundown. The Midview Express, led by Lisa Manning, performed the alma mater and 1970s songs while Jazz Band and two ROTC drill teams entertained. Five grandparents won door prizes from the combined PTAs.
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Midview High School
Susan Babola
Scott Goggin
Midview Express
Lisa Manning
Midview Middle School
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Prospect Elementary School earns effective status in Ohio
Principal Mike Amann highlights Prospect Elementary in Elgrand for a supportive community and strong staff. The 375 student K-6 school offers traditional academics plus programs for emotionally disturbed cognitively disabled and learning disabled students. It provides before and after tutoring and music programs and employs 52 staff members who foster a welcoming environment. The Ohio Department of Education recognizes it as an effective school.
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Eastern Heights
Mike Amann
Prospect
Prospect Elementary School
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Amann
Ohio Department of Education
McCormick Middle Meets Soldier on Leave in Wellington
Ken Davis, a soldier on leave from Iraq, spoke to sixth graders at an October assembly at McCormick Middle School in Wellington. His granddaughter, Sam, attends the school. Davis returned to Iraq on October 23 and presented the students with a certificate and a flag flown on missions.
Reading intervention coordinator Marie Ricotta retires after long career
Marie Ricotta, Westview Elementary Reading Intervention Coordinator since 2002, retires from teaching after 88 years in education. She returns to Avon Lake and continues in the same role, guiding about 38 students from grades one to four in small groups and supporting fellow teachers. She is praised as a patient, influential mentor who loves helping kids and building confidence in reading and writing.
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Marie Rivotta
Avon Lake
Westview Elementary
Ricotta
Sharon Gnandt
Gnandt
Westview
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