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- October 2015

October 2015

Non-Profit Org.Risingsun, Ohio

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LAKOTA LOCALSCHOOLS

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE From the Desk of Mr. Jon C. Detwiler

Greetings Lakota Family,I hope this newsletter finds you well. There is good news to share with my commu-

nity. Every year the Ohio Department of Education comes out with a list of schools and gives each school a label for how well they are performing academically. There are different distinctions for how well, or poorly, the schools are doing. Those levels range from academic distress for struggling districts up to an independent status for schools that do not need any support. Over the last few years Lakota has had at least one building in a support category…until this year. I am happy to announce (with my head held high and a spring in my step) that for the first time, the Lakota Local School district has achieved the highest rating academically. We will continue to do the things that have helped us attain this status, but will also stop, take a deep breath, and celebrate for a moment. This success is a result of a tremendous team effort from our entire community. I would like to thank the entire Lakota Schools’ staff for their hard work. Our parents also deserve much credit for this accomplishment. It is our students, however, that have responded. I am proud to be the Superintendent of some of the greatest kids around, and thank my community for this chance to serve them.

REVERSE RAFFLE******************

GRAND PRIZE $10,000.00SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015

AT STACY'S PLACE (625 Plaza Drive, Fostoria, OH)(DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 P.M.)

THE MAIN RAFFLE STARTS AT 7:00 P.M

TICKETS ARE $100.00 -

Lakota Athletic Boosters

CROSS COUNTRY DEDICATES NEW COURSE

On September 19, 2015, Lakota Schools dedicated it’s new Cross Country Course to long-time Coach Don Windom. The first meet on the new course was held at the Myron Cline Invitational. Coach Windom’s dream of a home course at Lakota became a reality after much planning, dedication and hard work. Many friends and alumni gathered at the finish line to congratulate Coach after the dedication. There is a “Don Windom Cross Country Course” sign at the starting line and also a “Finish Line” sign on the concession stand at the football field. Coach Windom has been a coach at Lakota for over 30 years. He has sent numerous athletes to state com-petitions. All of his teams looked up to him and enjoyed slashes and dashes, ice cream runs and prayers for his runners. Thank you

Coach from the bottom of our hearts for everything you have done for Lakota!! Here’s to many more years of coaching!

Lakota Local Schools have decided to maintain the 5 calamity day plan for make-up days. As we have done in the past, the district will make up any days missed beyond five. This does not include two hour delays. We will make up only full days starting with day 6.

The scheduled make up days would be: February 15, 2016March 24, 2016March 28, 2016 June 6-10, 2016

If you have any questions please contact the Board Office at 419-986-6650.

MAKE-UP DAYS

The Weight Room is open to the public on Monday & Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for community members who live in the Lakota School District. There is no fee. The weight room is located to the east of the main gym. Follow the hallway back past the locker rooms to the corner of the building.

Community Weight Room

I don’t know if the statement “It is good to be home” says enough. I am so happy to be back in my home district where I grew up, coached, taught, and was a Principal for many years. My wife, Windy and I reside in the district and have a son in first grade and another son in his second year of preschool. We are so fortunate to live in the district and have our sons come to school with such kind, caring people working with them.

Lakota is truly a great place to be!I am currently working on preparing the five year forecast for the district in October. I also

prepare a monthly general fund report that compares our expenses and revenue to last year’s. I will be posting on our website these items and other information as I obtain it. I also have a motto for this position - Fiscal Responsibility: Making Efficient and Effective use of District Dollars to Educate OUR YOUTH. This is what I believe is important.

I am looking forward to a great year! Please email me or call me if you have any questions.GO RAIDERS!!!

From The Desk Of Mr. Norm Elchert, Treasurer

WELCOME BACK MR. ELCHERT!!!

L-R: Gael Windom, Myron Cline, Coach Windom & Yolanda Cline

which includes two meals and a chance at the main prize of $10,000.00

Total prize money available from the main raffle will total $18,000.00

MEAL SERVED FROM 6:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M.

DESSERTS AND SNACKS PROVIDED THE REST OF THE EVENING

There will be many other games of chance throughout the evening.

Profits from this event helps support our athletes with new uniforms on a regular basis and provide extra supplies and

equipment that is needed.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ATHLETES.

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 4TH, 2015

For Tickets Contact Any Athletic Booster Officer:Heidi Miller 419-619-8989 Becky Geyman 419-307-8694Kristi Biddle 419-304-2958 Beth Strobel 567-207-1236

Andrea Roper 419-575-0377

(MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND)

- October 2015

HIGH SCHOOLFrom The Desk Of Mrs. Sherry SprowLakota High School Principal

The school year is off to a great start, and I would like to thank the high school staff and students for a positive beginning to the year. I am pleased to welcome several new staff members to the high school. Our new staff include: Mr. Steven Johnson, social studies; Ms. Stephanie Geuy, vocal music; Ms. Haley Piper, art; Ms. Emily Trumbull, Spanish; and Mr. Ty Ray, computer.

This year’s Homecoming week will begin on October 12th, and will be packed full of fun activities throughout the week. The king and queen will be crowned on Friday, October 16, before the football game, and the Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, October 17, from 7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. in the auditeria at the school.

The Ohio Graduation Tests will be administered October 26 – 30, 2015, for any upperclassmen who need to pass any part of the test. Interim grades were sent out on September 25th. Please continue to monitor your students’ progress on Progress Book. Login information can be obtained by calling the high school office at 419-986-6620.

Jessica James and Kim Boyer represented Lakota schools by participating in the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir this past summer. This was Jessica’s second year and Kim’s first year with the select choir. Jessica stated, “I can’t find a better way of spending my summer weeks with my friends that I made. I consider all 200 members some of my closest family. Many people describe the state fair as a singing boot camp and only the strongest will survive, but this is an amazing commitment I can’t wait to do again next summer.”

The All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir was founded in 1963 by Glenville D. Thomas, a native of Wales and a long-time vocal music director at Zanesville High School. He orga-nized the group to allow Ohio’s high school singers to share a musical experience similar to that enjoyed by members of the All-Ohio State Fair Band.

For 29 years, until his death in December 1991, Mr. Thomas led the Youth Choir in concerts for thousands of visitors at the Ohio State Fair, directed them in a number of Euro-pean tours, and took them to several national parades. The choir has sung for gubernatorial inaugurations and was named Ohio’s ”Singing Ambassadors of Goodwill.”

Charles R. Snyder from Coshocton contin-ued this rich tradition conducting the choir from 1992-2013. Jon C. Peterson, Director of Choral Activities and an assistant music

Left to right: Kim Boyer and Jessica James

ALL-OHIO STATE FAIR YOUTH CHOIR

professor at Malone University (Stark County), was named as the director for the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir in 2014 and currently serves as the Choral conductor of the choir.

The 200 members of the choir are selected each spring on the basis of their ability and experience, the recommendation of their high school choral director, and the consent and support of their parent or guardian. The Youth Choir sings six to eight concerts a day and marches up to ten miles a day to various performance sites around the 360 acre fair-grounds during the fair.

Jessica and Kim join many alumni from the Lakota community in taking part of this choral experience. We thank Jessica and Kim for representing Lakota!

2015 Lakota graduate Elizabeth Graber and senior Jessica James had an amazing opportunity to sing abroad with the Ohio Ambassadors of Music. Students were nominated for the 2015 Ohio Ambassadors of Music tour based upon their level of musicianship, leadership, and character, and were selected for participation by invitation. Each nominee received a copy of an ambas-sador of good will proclamation from the Governor’s office honoring their selection.

Dr. Bruce Moss, Director of Bands at Bowling Green State University, served as Music Director for the tour. Dr. Moss conducted the Honor Band, Dr. Gene Trantham, Bowling Green State University conducted the Honor Choir, and Dr. An-

gela Santangelo of Princeton High School conducted the Orchestra.

The tour is designed by Voyageurs Inter-national, a Denver-based agency specializing in European music tours for numerous states throughout the country for 45 years. This is the 10th such tour in the state of Ohio since 1997. The Ohio Ambassadors of Music honor band and chorus shared their music with European audiences in seven different countries and in a variety of performance settings. The Ohio Ambassadors of Music tour is an educational program designed for honor music students to perform and share their musical talents, while gaining cultural enrichment abroad.

ELIZABETH GRABER AND JESSICA JAMES SING WITH THE OHIO AMBASSADORS OF MUSIC

Below are reflections from Elizabeth’s and Jessica’s trip.Elizabeth:

“As I spent three weeks this past summer traveling with the Ohio Ambassadors of Music, I enriched my life with countless experiences that were unique to each European country. In Germany I walked about the grounds of the Dachau concentration camp, while one week earlier I had strutted across Abbey Road and visited Abbey Studios in England. Aside from the nu-merous attractions, the concerts were a significant aspect to my overseas adventures. When we performed ‘Stars & Stripes’ for the audience, their reactions of waving the United States flag, clapping along to the beat, and cheering for an encore never failed to bring tears to my eyes. I owe this whole journey of mine to my family, friends, and acquaintances of the Lakota com-munity who have shaped and guided me to become the talented, strong musician I am today.”

Jessica: “I embarked on an unforgettable journey to sing in eight different countries including; Eng-

land, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and Greece. I was part of the Ohio Ambassadors of Music through Bowling Green State University. The group included 150 choir, band, and orchestra students. I was able to walk through castles, ride in a gondola, stand on top of the Eiffel Tower, and look over the Swiss Alps. This experience was one that I will remember forever and I thank everyone who has helped me to get there.”

ELMWOOD BAND SPECTACULAROn Saturday, September 12th the Lakota Raider Marching Band participated in the 2015

Elmwood Band Spectacular. Along with 10 other bands, the Raider Marching Band performed their half time show for a packed crowd. It was a great evening of music, fun and a whole lot of band students. The 11 band mass group also performed the Star Spangled Banner and “Everything is Awesome” as a full group…..what a sound! Thank you Lakota Raider Band for representing your school so proudly!!!

The Uniform Campaign profited $1,900.00.

BAND MATTRESS SALE

Thank you to any-one who came out and worked, sup-ported or purchased a mattress from the Lakota Raider Band Mattress Sale. It was a great success!

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- October 2015

HIGH SCHOOL

The Lakota FFA Chapter display at the Sandusky County Fair. Left to Right: President-Spencer King, Secretary-Miranda Cox,

Historian-Samantha Wallace, Treasurer-Makayla Waggoner, Student Advisor-Drew Smith, Reporter-James Knallay, Advisor-Mrs. Karhoff,

and Vice-President-Bree Long-Meyer.

FFA Training day at Riker Seed Farm in Bowling Green, on September 9th, 2015. Left to Right: Taylor Carr, Hunter Greiner, Breeanna Skates, Bree Long-Meyer,

Miranda Coleman, Aubrey Bickford, Josh Short, Spencer King, Nick Kent, Kenidee Myers, Jacob Sattler, James Knallay, Makayla Waggoner, and Miranda Cox. Students rotated to

various stations to learn about Agronomy and various careers available in agriculture.

11 students served as tour guides for our 4th graders visit to the Sandusky County Fairgrounds for Explore Your Backyard on September 15th.

Left to Right: James Knallay, Makayla Waggoner, Hunter Greiner, Miranda Cox, Drew Smith, Bree Long-Meyer, Nick Kent, Kenidee Myers,

Josh Short, Jacob Sattler and Spencer King.

Reporter, James Knallay is shown here working the grill at the Lakota Young Farm-ers Hamburger Stand on Friday, August 28th, 2015 at the Sandusky County Fair. Students and their families worked for a total of 12 hours on Friday, August 28th, 2015. We made hamburgers and rib eyes. We would like to thank everyone who helped make the day successful.

FFA UPDATE

LEVELS OF SUPPORT:Eighth Note $10-$99 Letter of Appreciation Quarter Note $100-$249 Certificate of Appreciation Half Note $250-$499 Framed Certificate of Appreciation Whole Note $500-up Picture of the band in the new uniforms mounted on an engraved plaque.

Name & Graduating Class (if alumni) _______________________________________Business Name _________________________________________________________Address ________________________________________________________________Phone_______________________ Email _______________________________________Contribution Level _________________________ Amount Enclosed $_______________

Please make checks payable to: Lakota Music Boosters

Stephanie Brower, Band Director 5200 County Road 13Kansas, Ohio 44841

All donations at the Quarter Note level or above will be permanently recognized on a wall plaque displayed outside of the Lakota High School Band Room.

All donations are tax deductible.

Risingsun Woman’s Fireman’s AuxiliaryRisingsun Fire Auxiliary

Old Fort Bank – BettsvilleCharter Manufacturing

First Church of GodThe Bear Family

The Brower FamilyThe Nusbaum Family

The Matz FamilyJay and Nancy Stearns

Rev. James and Susan MelterRandy and Bobbie Edinger

Stanley MillerCal and Betty Linkey

Perry and Marlene MasonEric and Sue Zuelzke

John and Cathy HarpsterStephanie Baumunk

Brandon LaneAudrey Vamos

Jeremiah McGowanBill and Linda Shultz

Scott Chalfin

Lakota High School UNIFORM CAMPAIGN

Since the beginning, Lakota’s band uniforms have always combined the best of current trends, while maintaining a style that looks good throughout the life of the uniform. This uniform design maintains that tradition! The new design provides a contemporary and exciting look for the band! The jacket provides the audience with a different look based on which way the musician is facing. The new “RAIDERS” going diagonally down the front makes a bold statement and the “L” pays tribute to our heritage.

Your donation will help the LHS band to continue to represent Lakota as it always has...with PRIDE!

The new uniforms cost approximately $400 each. In order to fit for all students and to prepare for future growth, we will be purchasing 85 uniforms and hats. The Lakota Music Boosters have begun raising funds and will continue to do so. The goal of the uniform campaign is to raise $40,000, to ensure delivery of the new uniforms in time for the 2016 football season!

Under the direction of Mrs. Stephanie Brower, the Lakota Raider Marching Band has appeared at many local events, such as: Bradner Day in the Park, local Memorial Day parades, the Clyde Winesburg parade, Genoa’s Homecoming, the Pemberville Parade, Fostoria Holiday parades, Carey Festival, Elmwood’s Showcase of Bands and at Cedar Point. The band has also played at The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN, the Star Spangled Banner for the Toledo Walleye and played for the Lakota Raiders at Fifth Third Field and at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

The current band uniforms were worn for the first time for the opening game of the 2000 football season. These uniforms came as a result of hard work from parents, students and through the generous donations of many community members and businesses. The average life span of a band uniform is 10-12 years. Our uniforms just finished their 14th Year of service. Thanks to the care with which our uniforms have been handled by the students, directors and parents, the uniforms still look good from a distance. However, a closer examination reveals worn fabric, tears, broken zippers, and scars from years of wear and repair. After 140 Football games, and countless parades, concerts and other public performances, it is time to replace the current band uniforms. Thank you for your support!!

Thank you VERY MUCH to those whom have donated to the Uniform Campaign so far.

HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE

- October 2015

From The Desk Of Mr. Charles TackettPrincipal at Lakota Middle School

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Students and staff members should be commended for their successful transition into the 2015-2016 school year! Many new faces are now part of the Lakota Middle School family. Tracy Hushour, who has seven years of prior teaching experience in Fostoria, will now serve as the 6th grade English/Language Arts teacher. Stephanie Geuy, who taught for several years in Arizona, assumes the position as Vocal Music Director for the middle and high schools. Karla Stechschulte, a thirty-year educator, will serve as a Special Education teacher for the 5th grade students. Ashley Heinz, a first-year teacher, will also serve as a Special Education teacher, but for the 6th and 7th graders. Melissa Renfro, formerly an elementary Special Education teacher, has moved to the middle school’s M.D. unit. Finally, two new paraprofessionals, Leisha Salyer and Laura Knisely, will be available to assist students in the 5th and 6th grade classrooms. These new addi-tions, added to an already fantastic middle school staff, will set the stage for students to have a successful school year! It takes a coordinated, interdependent effort to provide the best educational services possible, and the middle school staff has combined its ef-forts to ready themselves for whatever challenges may arise. I am blessed and thankful to serve as the building principal for such a fine group of staff members and students.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP OF SANDUSKY COUNTY

Braden Schaser and Ashley Schoenfeld will represent Lakota Middle School for Youth Leadership of Sandusky County, 2015-2016. Braden and Ashley will participate in four learning sessions throughout the course of the school year, and will focus on the following areas: (1) volunteerism and community rela-tions (2) college planning (3) justice and the law (4) employee/employer relations for career awareness. The program will culminate with a graduation assembly, in which Braden and Ashley will create presentations demonstrating the leadership skills they learned. Thank you, Braden and Ashley, for your positive represen-tation of Lakota Middle School!

BE A LAKOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL S.T.A.R.

Be kind: Respect others.Be safe: Respect the rules.Be your very best: Respect yourself.Lakota Middle School has embraced this

motto for the 2015-2016 school year. Students who demonstrate any of the three levels of respect will receive S.T.A.R. cards, which stands for Students That Acknowledge Respect. Weekly drawings will be held, and students who receive S.T.A.R. cards will be eligible to earn prizes and rewards. During the first week of the school year, thirty-seven middle school students received the cards for their positive behaviors. Well done!

9-11 REMEMBRANCEOn September 11, the 5th and 6th grade Social Studies students designed quilt squares

to remember and honor the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The quilt squares were assembled to create a September 11 Remembrance Quilt, which is now on display in the World area of the middle school. The students also watched a video that focused on the events of the tragedy, and held discussions to understand the historical and political implications of September 11. Mrs. Linkey and Mrs. Henry appreciate their students’ solemnity during the day of remembrance for 9-11.

REACH For The Future!5th grade students will participate in the REACH career awareness program, hosted by the

Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce. Business partners from a diverse array of local companies will visit the middle school and present career awareness/career skills lessons to the 5th graders. The REACH curriculum includes objectives for the following topics: exploring the world of work; matching students’ talents to career choices; developing teamwork and interdependence; and using technology in authentic ways. During the latter part of the school year, the 5th graders will visit the business partners’ job sites to gain deeper understandings of those particular career fields.

All middle school students received in-formational handouts detailing the Lakota A.C.T. point system. A.C.T. stands for Aware, Control, and Track.

Students should be aware of the school’s Code of Conduct, as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Students should control their own behaviors, in relation to the standards listed in the Code of Conduct.

Students should track their own discipline records to understand how and when school consequences are enforced.

There will be four levels of offenses for this school year. “A” offenses are minor issues – for example, gum chewing – that may result in one or two A.C.T. points. “B” offenses, including insubordination, are more severe infractions

LAKOTA A.C.T. SYSTEMand may result in three or four A.C.T. points, per offense. “C” offenses increase even more in their severity, resulting in five or six A.C.T. points. Finally, zero tolerance offenses (fight-ing, bullying, and vandalism, to name a few) remain outside the A.C.T. point system and will result in immediate consequences.

Students who receive more than four A.C.T. points may receive disciplinary consequences as a result of their decision making. Con-versely, students who receive less than five A.C.T. points per quarter will be eligible for the Reward Days, which will occur once per quarter. Parents, please review the A.C.T. point information packet with your students and remind them of the importance of following the school’s procedures. Thank you for your support of the middle school and its programs!

Submitted by Mrs. Beth Crawford, School NurseWe’ve all heard water is an important part of

staying healthy. But did you know every cell in your body needs water to function? Water supports digestion, lubricates your joints and regulates your body temperature. You lose water through normal body functions and it needs to be replaced every day. Usually six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day will do the trick (depending on factors like age, health and exercise habits).

Staying hydrated takes effort. That’s why it’s important to remember these tips:

• Drink before you feel thirsty• Drink plenty of water during your outdoor

activity

DRINK PLENTY OF WATER!!• Drink several more glasses after you’re done• Plain water is always a good choice, but

you can also stay hydrated with beverages like milk and juice. Some fruits and vegetables, including celery, tomatoes, oranges and melons, are also good sources of water.

Try adding these tips to your routine to stay hydrated throughout the day:

• Carry a water bottle with you for easy access• Store a few full water bottles in the freezer

for cold water all day long• Choose water instead of other beverages • Add a wedge of lime or lemon to your

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Accelerated Reading (AR) is a computer program that is used in the elementary for reading comprehension. This program allows students in 2nd thru 4th grade to read a book of their choosing and then take a short quiz. The questions on the quiz are based on the book they read, allowing us, as teachers, to see how well the students are comprehending what they are reading. When they have finished the quiz, they are given a score. The score is based on the points available for that particular book. Each nine weeks we take the scores and verify those students who reached their goals. For this, there is then a reward party. This is where the community can come in! For each reward party we distribute small bags of prizes to the students that meet their goal for the nine weeks. We are looking for sponsors who

AR IS UP AND RUNNING!!But we could use your help...

From The Desk of Mrs. Dana WardPrincipal at Lakota Elementary

Lakota Elementary students and staff are off to another fabulous start to the new school year! We are so excited to be able to provide students with exciting learning opportunities to help them learn and grow every day as individuals, both educationally and socially.

One of those opportunities is our Accelerated Reading Program. This program iden-tifies student reading levels, and encourages students to read while earning points and prizes which in turn increases their reading fluency and comprehension skills.

We also encourage students to behave appropriately while striving for academic ex-cellence. Our positive behavior program focuses on our three B’s: BE KIND: Respect Others, BE SAFE: Respect the Rules, and BE YOUR VERY BEST: Respect Yourself. Students are rewarded for going above and beyond through our Caught Being Good reward system.

School success is best accomplished when there is a partnership with our families and our school. The interest that you show in your student’s daily work, as well as the patience and encouragement you provide at home, are key ingredients that will help our students become successful in both school and in life.

I’ve been very impressed with the dedication to education that I have seen from staff, students, families, and the community in my short time here at Lakota. I’ve loved the opportunities I have had to get to know our students and many of you in the community and I look forward to a promising and productive school year!

would like to support our program, in order to help with the prizes and rewards.

Each nine weeks has a reward party and then at the end of the year we have a party when we give out large prizes for the top readers. Kindle Fires were given out to the top point earner in each grade level, backpacks were given out to the top three point earners in each class, and the top point earner overall won a family pass to Monsoon Lagoon. This not only encourages students to read but helps them understand what they are reading so they can then get rewards for their hard work.

If you would be willing to sponsor us in any way we would greatly appreciate it! Please con-tact the Title I teachers for any details (419)-986-6640 ext. 1166. Thanks for all your help and encouragement with our young readers!

A REMINDER FOR DROP OFF AND PICK UPDrop off in the morning is to occur ONLY in the MIDDLE LOOP. There should be no

drop off in the staff/visitor parking area in the morning. Our staff needs to be able to readily park in that area during that time.

Pick up in the afternoon can occur in both the middle loop and the loop in the staff/visitor parking area. Please pull around as far as possible and a staff member will deliver your student to your car.

IMPORTANT DATES IN THE ELEMENTARYMonday, Oct. 12th No School for StudentsMonday, Oct. 19th PTO Meeting 6:30 pm Thursday, Oct. 22nd Second Grade Music Performance 7:00 pmFriday, Oct. 23rd End of First QuarterWednesday, Oct. 28th Grade Cards Mailed Home

Oct. 26th-Oct. 30th Book Fair in the Library Thursday, Oct. 29th Grandparent’s DayWednesday, Nov. 4th Picture Retake DayNov. 5th-Nov. 6th Parent Teacher Conf.Tuesday, Nov. 10th Third GradeVeteran’s Day Patriotic Program 7:00 pm

- October 2015

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WELCOME CLASS OF 2028!!Many students have done a great job of settling into our classroom routines. This can be a difficult transition but everyone seems to be adjusting well. Kindergarten is an important

year. This year sets the foundation for the rest of their academic success. We need to work together as a team to create a positive home-school connection. We have started our Jolly Phonics, Reading and Math. Encourage your student to talk about what they are learning in school and help them practice at home. One of the most important things you can do is read to your child and talk about what you have read. This helps build vocabulary and will help them with comprehension and concepts of print. We are looking forward to an exciting year of learning!

FIRST GRADE NEWSDuring the month of September, our first grade students have been busy learning many

new routines. The teachers have found that when everyone knows what to do and where to find things in the classroom, more learning happens for all students. The students show responsibility by doing their homework and returning it the next day in their folder. They also have their own desk and learn how to keep their school materials organized. The teach-ers are working with the children to become more independent. This allows the teacher time to work with a small group.

Part of coming to school is following the rules. Students who are “caught being good” earn a ticket from the principal, Mrs. Ward. The ticket enters them in a drawing for a fun lunch with the principal. The students are responding well to this new behavior incentive program.

The First Grade students would like to thank Lakota for purchasing new lockers. At the end of the month, each first grader will have their own locker to store their belongings during the day. Prior to this time, students had a locker buddy because there were not enough lockers to go around. The timing is perfect, since cooler weather will bring bulky coats that take up a lot of room in the locker. The students and the teachers thank you for all your support!

Kyle 1st gradeMilanna and Aryah 1st grade

Jaycee 1st grade

- October 2015

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4TH GRADE NEWSOn September 15th the fourth grade classes

traveled to the Sandusky County Fairgrounds in Fremont to participate in the ”Exploring Your Backyard” presentations sponsored by the Sandusky County Soil and Water Conservation District. Students visited different stations and learned about weather, orchards, aquatic life, and many different animals. This is a hands-on field trip which is geared toward the science and social studies learning standards. The students had a great time!

THIRD GRADE NEWSWe are off to a great start in third grade! This year students can look forward to earning

quarterly behavior parties through being an exemplary student. They will also work on meet-ing Accelerated Reader goals to attend special reward parties.

Academically, third grade is a challenging year. Students and teachers will work rigorously

to achieve our goals. New state mandated testing will occur in early December and in the Spring. We look forward to rising to the challenge!

A new feature being implemented by the third grade teachers is interactive notebooks. These allow students to take control of their learning and increases school and home communication.

We look forward to a great year!

We would like to welcome Julie Cline and Rachel Duncan to the second grade team for the 2015-2016 school year.

We will be again working with the Journeys reading series for our whole group reading, language arts, spelling and phonics instruction. The stories used for each weekly lesson can be accessed on the Lakota website for you to read at home with your student. Go to the Lakota

SECOND GRADE NEWShomepage and click on Elementary. Scroll down to the Journeys section and then click on the second grade link.

For math this year, we will be using the Go Math! series. It is also published by Houghton-Mifflin and will address many more of the second grade content standards in math to allow for greater success for our second grade students.

Julie Cline: Second Grade TeacherMrs. Cline graduated from Defiance College

for her undergraduate degree and moved to Cleveland for 5 years. During that time she also attended Cleveland State University for her Master’s Degree. Her teaching experiences include Kindergarten, Title, and Academic Coaching. After getting hired this summer, she and her husband relocated to Perrysburg to begin their new journey together. When she is not teaching, she loves trying new recipes and spending time with her family.Nathan Cline: Physical Education Teacher

Mr. Cline is a graduate of Defiance College and he has been teaching for the last four years. He enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as traveling with his wife.

WELCOME NEW STAFF MEMBERS TO THE LAKOTA ELEMENTARY TEAM!He is also a huge Cleveland Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes fan!! He is looking forward to a great year at Lakota!Mackenzie Brewer: Kindergarten Teacher

Miss Brewer is a Lakota graduate, Class of 2010. She attended Heidelberg University and graduated in 2014, and followed that with a move to North Carolina where she taught Kindergarten for a year at Kannapolis City Schools. After missing her small town and family, she moved back and she is very excited to be back in the Lakota community teaching Kindergarten!Doug Repp: Intervention Specialist

Mr. Repp graduated from BGSU way back in 1977 and set about teaching middle school and high school at Buckeye Central. He has

taught English, social studies and special education. Mr. Repp’s late wife, Jayne, was the Principal-Children Services Director at the School of Hope in Fremont for many years. The list of schools he has taught at is long, but included is Henry County, Tiffin Developmental Center and Oak Harbor Middle School among a few. He and his late wife have three sons, one of whom is now a teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. He plays golf and bowls, works on genealogy, and has season tickets to the Cleveland Indians so he knows the thrill of victory but mostly the agony of defeat with the Tribe. He knows Lakota is a great school and he is looking so forward to working in the elementary with some eager kids!

Tuesday, October 20th

6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

At the Lakota Local School for ALL Lakota Elementary Students

thru age 12 including preschool students

PT

NIGHTMs. Panuto & Lansbury are now visiting

classrooms weekly on Fridays to do hour long guidance specials! Red Ribbon week will be October 19-23 with the Red Ribbon Spooktacular at Terra Community College on Tuesday,October 20 from 6 to 8 pm and we hope to see you there. There will be lots of free activities and information stations, as well as free snacks! Lansbury shirt sales are going on now and will continue until October 15.

ELEMENTARY GUIDANCE School districts across the state of Ohio are participating in an effort to identify, locate, and evaluate children from birth through 21 years of age who may have disabilities. Schools search for children having such conditions as hearing impairment, visual impairments, speech or language impairments, specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, autism, multiple disabilities, mental retarda-tion, other health impairments, and traumatic brain injury. Public schools are required and are committed to the provision of a free and

appropriate public education, regardless of the child’s disability. Many children with disabilities are not found to receive and ad-dress their needs until they reach school age. These children may not be visible as a part of the mainstream community, such as children of homeless families or migrant families. Lakota Local Schools is interested in meet-ing the needs of children with disabilities. If you have or know of a child who may have a disability, please contact Tracy Foos, who is the Special Education Supervisor at Lakota at 419-986-6650 or [email protected]

SEARCH FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

- October 2015

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DENISE WELLS RETIRES

Congratulations to Mrs. Denise Wells who retired after 19 years of service to Lakota Schools. She is shown here receiving con-gratulations from Mr. Jon Detwiler. Enjoy your retirement Mrs. Wells!

WALKING WEDNESDAYS WITH LANSBURY

Students at Lakota Elementary have been spending some quality time with Lansbury, our school therapy dog, while getting exercise too! Our school counselor, Ms. Panuto, and Lansbury walk laps by the playground with interested students during their lunch recess. The students are also able to use this time to work on reaching their various milestones for the Mighty Milers program they are working towards with Mr. Cline, their gym teacher.

CAUGHT BEING GOOD PROGRAM

Our new Caught Being Good program encourages students to make good choices throughout the school day and throughout the school environment. Mrs. Ward and the staff will informally distribute white tickets when observing students who are making good choices that go above our normal expectations. Examples might be, but are not limited to: picking up trash on the floor, saying good morning to others, sitting with a student at lunch that is alone, complimenting others, etc.

The student will write their name on the back of the ticket, bring it to the office, and put it into the “Caught Being Good Fishbowl”. Mrs. Ward also will stamp the students hand and thank them for making a good choice. At the end of the month, tickets will be drawn from the fishbowl. Selected names will be rec-ognized during the morning announcements and student pictures will be placed on the bulletin board and in the monthly newsletter. In addition, those students will be rewarded by having lunch with Mrs. Ward on the stage. They will also receive a “Caught Being Good” certificate and a balloon.

Kolette Bartson

Chase Dussel

Bobbi Ranzenberger

Abigail Steward

Hunter Crawford

Tyler Morelock

Montana Moore

Adriana Harman

Garen Chalfin

Alicia Garcia-Garner

Hunter Gault

Jadeon McMillan

Mariyah Magnus

Case Paul

Cody Paul

Isadora Page

Breydon Moyer

Rylee Beckley

Reid Dussel

Hailey Smith

Reese Seigley

Krue Kirian

Aryah Robinette-Yates

Madelyn Reinhart

Shelby Spaulding

Zoey Anderson

Shannon Riffe

Hannah Tackett

Hailey Binkley

Brayden Reffitt

Riley King

...to all our friends with birthdays in

September and October!

Happy Birthday...

Anthony Malinowski

Noah Kohler

Andrew Tackett

Ayden Williams

Ethan Uhlman

Brooklyn Foos

Raven Minich

Anthony Lemay

Grace Rogers

Haylee Nichols

Scout Paul

Abryanna Coleman

Grace Tackett

Kamdyn Rice

Malinda Maxwell

Lainee Clark

Zoe Johnson

Carson Quaintance

Aiden Banks

Chevelle Rubel

Jayden Durain

Alivia Weisenauer

Jackson Juarez

Jacob Newell

Lexi Moon

Aaron Harpster

Chase Herr

Izabella Thomas

Nicholas Camarata

Morgan Hamilton

Alex Miller

PTO Meetings for PTO will be held on the 3rd

Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the library. December’s meeting will be held on Monday, December 14th due to Christmas Break. Please look at the “glue bottle” mag-nets that were sent home at the beginning of school year for further dates of changes due to holidays. Please keep bringing in the box tops for schools for education. They help bring in money to PTO to help pay for extra activities throughout the elementary for the students. Thank you to all of those who participated in the fundraiser or whom donated money! It was a huge success!! Please check your child’s folders for upcoming events. Trick or Treat night is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thanks for all you do to help PTO and our students!

MUSIC NOTES Come one come all…If you have a song

in your heart, the Lakota Music Boosters are looking for you! We are actively seeking new members and promise to bring music to your ears. We have a variety of opportunities for you to share your talents. We will be engaged in many activities and events in the upcoming months and would appreciate your support.

One such opportunity would be volunteer-ing for the concession stand this Fall. This is a great way to earn money for your student’s account. If interested in this, please contact Laura Miller at 419-937-6495.

As you may know, the Band is in need of new uniforms. We have been working hard to fund this endeavor and would love to include you in our list of donors. We have a GoFundMe page at GoFundMe.com/RaiderBand.

NEWS FROM THE LAKHI CAFÉMichelle Guzman, Foodservice Director

Welcome back students and their families!If you happened to miss the information

table near the cafeteria during open house, here are a few reminders of things to know:

Food allergy forms: These are located at the offices. We ask that they be updated yearly upon your next visit to the doctor. We do not require a special visit for this form.

Menus: These are now separate for HS and K-8. Some days there will be a different of-fering for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. These menus were not accepted well by the kiddos last year, so we are offering them a different choice instead of having to just of-fer the yogurt/cheese stick. You can view the monthly menu on the school website under your child’s specific school on the menu bar.

Breakfast: The menu for breakfast has changed some as well. There will be days where there will be additional hot offerings but we are keeping with the most popular choices on a daily basis.

Account balances: There is no charging for middle and high school students. Elementary can charge up to $5 and if that is exceeded, we will give a cheese sandwich, milk and fruit to the student. If you are unsure of your child’s balance, please call. Sometimes the reminder slips that are given on the lunch line are misplaced.

Free/Reduced Applications: These forms are available in the offices and are available all year. As always, if you have any questions, please call me at 419-986-6628. Thank you and we look forward to serving your children delicious and nutritious meals!LAKOTA MUSIC BOOSTERS

The Lakota Music Boosters meet the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the staff dining room. The organization welcomes your attendance and input! There are usually no meetings in December and July. The officers for the 2015-2016 school year are Laura Miller, President; and Judi Shultz, Treasurer. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!!

FROM THE DESK OF MRS. TRACY FOOSSpecial Education Supervisor

As we begin the start of the 2015-2016 school year, I am entering my seventh year as Special Education Supervisor here at Lakota Local Schools. I want to thank you for allow-ing me to continue to serve the Lakota Local Schools Community. It has been incredible to watch our students grow over the past six years. I look forward to another great year.

Lakota has recently received our 2014-2015 Special Education Annual Rating from the state. In the past, this report has been an indicator of our compliance to meet deadlines regarding special education. For example, there are measures to indicate if the district is completing Special Education Evaluations and Individualized Education Plans by required dates. The report has changed this year, and now includes data relating to how our students with disabilities are performing academically. For example, there are results indicators that report on how our students with disabilities are doing in the areas of Reading Proficiency overall, Third Grade Reading Proficiency, Math Proficiency, and how our preschoolers with disabilities are showing progress.

Our overall score was a 4.00 (out of 4.00), which is an average of the Compliance Score and the Results Score. This score puts us at a rating of “Meets Requirements,” with no ac-tions required. I am very proud of how hard our staff and parents have been working to ensure that all students are making progress, including those with special needs. Lakota Local will continue to work towards improv-ing results for our students with disabilities.

SPIRIT WEARLakota Athletic Boosters is offering Spirit

Wear throughout the school year. An order can be placed by sending your order form and money to any of the Lakota offices. Please put the form and money in an envelope and mark Lakota Athletic Boosters on the front. All checks should be made out to Lakota Athletic Boosters. Some items will be avail-able at home athletic contests. You can also check out the website at www.lakotaschools.org for designs and order forms. If there are any questions, please contact Heidi Miller, Spirit Wear Coordinator (419-619-8989) or R & R Identification at (419)355-8206. Wear that Lakota Raider Pride!

Lakota Local Schools needs substitute bus drivers. This would require a valid School Bus CDL. For further information, please contact Mr. Tim Kern, Lakota Transportation Supervisor at 419-986-5558.

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS NEEDED

- October 2015

SuperintendentJon Detwiler(419) 986-6650TreasurerNorm Elchert(419) 986-6650Special Education DirectorTracy Foos(419) 986-6650Technology CoordinatorRuss Abbott(419) 986-6650

LAKOTALOCAL SCHOOLS5200 C.R. 13Kansas, OH 44841PH: 419-986-6650FAX: 419-986-6651

Lakota On-line: www.lakotaschools.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Chris Chalfin - President (419) 457-6415 7415 C.R. 11, Risingsun, OH 43457Barbara Lehmann - Vice-President (419) 638-2004 5374 C.R. 11, Kansas, OH 44841 Kurt Brewer - Board Member (419) 307-2054 2100 W. Millgrove Rd. Risingsun, OH 43457 Fred Keith - Board Member (419) 288-2006 117 S. East, P.O. Box 236 Bradner, OH 43406-0236 Timothy Woodruff – Board Member(419) 457-4358302 Union St., P.O. Box 178Risingsun, OH 43457Lakota High SchoolPrincipal: Mrs. Sherry SprowGrades 9,10,11,125200 C.R.13Kansas, OH 44841(419) 986-6620Fax (419) 986-6621Lakota Middle SchoolPrincipal: Mr. Charles TackettGrades 5, 6, 7, 85200 C.R.13Kansas, OH 44841(419) 986-6630Fax (419) 986-6631Lakota Elementary SchoolPrincipal: Mrs. Dana WardGrades PS, K, 1, 2, 3, 45200 C.R. 13Kansas, OH 44841(419) 986-6640 Fax (419) 986-6631Lakota Local Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Mission Statement: The Lakota Local School District, as a unified learning community, is dedicated to graduating students who are life-long learners and produc-tive citizens in an ever-changing society.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATIONPlease remember to notify the school of any updates/changes to your child’s emergency medi-cal information (i.e. home/work phone numbers, physician name/phone number, student’s medical condition, etc.) It is vital for your child’s safety that there is current information on file when needed.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY BLOOD DRIVE

The Lakota National Honor Society will be hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, November 13, 2015. It will be held in the Auxiliary Gym from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Walk-in’s are welcome but appointments will be taken first. To make an appoint-ment, please call the High School office at 419-986-6620. Thank you!

EVENTS CALENDAROctober12 Professional Day-No School23 End of the First QuarterNovember5 Early Dismissal & Parent/Teacher Conferences6 Parent/Teacher Conferences- No School25 Conference Comp Day-No School26 & 27 Fall Break-No SchoolDecember 18 End of the Second Quarter21-31 Winter Break-No SchoolJanuary1 New Year’s Day-No School4 Classes Resume18 Martin Luther King Day- No SchoolFebruary15 President’s Day-No School (Possible Make-Up Day)March18 End of the Third Quarter24-28 Spring Break-No School24 & 28 (Possible Make-Up Days)29 Classes ResumeApril7 Early Dismissal & Parent/Teacher Conference8 Parent/Teacher Conferences- No SchoolMay30 Memorial Day-No SchoolJune3 Last day for students End of the Fourth Quarter5 Graduation Day at 2:00 p.m.6 Teacher In-Service6-10 Possible Make-Up Days

PT

NIGHTPlease return to school by Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Name:________________________________________ Phone ( _____ ) _______________

Email _____________________________________ # of elementary students attending the event__ I would like to volunteer to help pass out treats

__ I would like to donate:___________________________(bag of candy, pencils, etc.) to be passed out. Please have these items to school by Tuesday October 13, 2014

Please have donated items to the school by Tuesday, October 13, 2015 so we can get the candy sorted for the stations!

Tuesday, OcTOber 20Th, 20156:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.At the LAkotA LocAL SchooL for

ALL LAkotA eLementAry StudentS

thru Age 12 incLuding preSchooL StudentS

IT IS A SAFE WAY FOR THE STUDENTS TO

TRICK OR TREAT!

There will be a station to make“ghost suckers”

We will need a number of those attending per family by Tuesday, October 13, 2015

In case of bad weather, we now have the Instant Alert System in place. You will be notified by phone when there is a delay or closing. You may also check with one of the following radio/televi-sion stations for delays and closings.Television Stations: 11, 13 and 24Radio Stations: WTTF/WSPD/WTOD,WFOB,WFRO, WFIN, K-100/WKKO

Weather Delays & Closings

OCTOBER IS SCHOOL BUS SAFETY MONTHPlease remember to watch out for buses on our roadways. They make frequent stops as they

deliver our most valuable assets! Please remind students who ride our buses to always follow the safety rules! These rules are in place for the safety of all passengers on the bus. All students should use the same behavior on the bus as they would in the classroom! Our District is one of the largest in the state of Ohio. So whether you’re a parent, a student, or a driver on the roads in our district or any other district, always keep School Bus Safety in mind.

Thank You - Lakota Local Schools, Transportation Department

UNITED WAY SURVEYLakota Local Schools is partnering with the United Way to conduct a survey that will

ultimately aid kindergarten readiness in Wood County. The survey’s aim is to understand what services residents of Wood County use to prepare students for Kindergarten (daycare, in-home, pre-school etc.). This data will be used to both assess how aware residents are of existing resources as well as what they indicate to be barriers to ensuring their children’s kindergarten readiness.

Your help is essential in moving forward with this project. We have composed a short electronic survey (link below).

Later this fall, our goal is to use the data from these surveys to guide community conver-sations with parents to further gauge awareness of existing resources and to identify gaps in existing social service resources that promote literacy among children.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns please let us know. We are looking forward to this exciting opportunity to contribute to our community.

Survey Link: http://tinyurl.com/ocgl6qx

SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT LAKOTA

The Lakota Local schools are now taking applications for substitutes. The positions that are available are: certified teachers, cooks, custodians, aides, cashiers, secretaries and bus drivers. If you are interested, please call Ginny Nusbaum in the Board Office at 419-986-6650, extension 4301.

FFA FRUIT SALE

The annual FFA fruit sale fundraiser will start October 15 and end November, 13, 2015.

To place an order contact any FFA member or advisor, Mrs. Karhoff at 419-986-6620 ext. 3352 or by email [email protected].

LAKOTA MARCHING BAND 90 SECOND GREAT SCOT SHOPPING SPREE RAFFLE

Have you ever wanted 90 seconds to run through the grocery store and take whatever you wanted?? Well….here is your chance!!! The Lakota Raider Band is selling raffle tickets for just that. Tickets are $5 and will be drawn at the Indoor Marching Band Concert on November 9th at 7 p.m. in the gym. If you are the lucky winner, you will be given a 90 second shopping spree from Great Scot Community Market. All profits will go to the Lakota Raider March-ing Band Uniform Campaign. For further details, or to purchase tickets, please see Stephanie Brower, Band Director or Judi Shultz, Music Booster Treasurer.

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