A Community Update on Maysville Local Schools February/March 2015Panthers

Message from the Superintendent

Th e Juniors and Seniors of Maysville High School are cordially invited to attend Prom 2015 "Masquerade Ball". Th e prom will take place on April 25, 2015 at Eaglesticks on the Green. Tickets are $25 a person and will be sold at the High School during the

week of April 13-17. Vocational students will need to listen to announcements for when tickets will be sold at your school.

Th e Promenade will be held at the high school again this year. All spectators will need to park in the student parking lot on the side of the high school by the gym. Please follow the posted signs. Prom-enade will begin promptly @ 5pm!!

All students attending the dance will receive an information sheet closer to the date of the dance. If there are any questions or concerns please contact Andrea Lane at the high school 454-7999.

Prom 2015

“Masquerade Ball”

Report cards have gone home for a third time, spring break is over, and summer vacation is on the horizon. As hard as it is to believe, we are in the homestretch of the 2014-2015 school year. Please remember that everything that was important about school back in August is still equally important now: regular attendance and a focus on academic skills have to be a joint responsibility between home and school. Our students count on both for consistent support and encouragement.

Thank you for attending school-sponsored events, such as the College Night, Musicals, extra-curricular activities and conferences. When you come to school in the evening, you show all of our children that education IS vital for success. I am grateful for our school family all year long, especially when you take time out of your busy lives to come to stu-dent-centered activities. The weather has fi nally started to cooperate and I want to take this opportunity to thank parents, community members and students for their continued cooperation as we move through the make-up schedule. Students and teachers have worked very hard to take and administer state wide mandated assessments. We have to work together so our students have the best opportunity for success 21st Century summer school opportunities, camps and preschool and kindergarten regis-trations are in process. If you need those services please call the Administration Center (453-0754) for that information. Once again, thanks for making “EDUCATION “ a top priority for our students.

8th grade students at MMS recently competed in a cross curricular essay contest for Social Studies and Language Arts, sponsored by the local Sertoma Club. Th e essay contest included 8th graders from several area schools, with over 1,800 local participants. Th e essay consisted of approximately 300 words and the topic was "My Freedom and Responsibilities as a U.S. Citizen." Our building winners were (pictured left to right) Rylei Miller, Mackenzie Rine, Cassidy Ad-ams, and Clarice Hague. All winners and their families were honored by the Sertoma Club with a dinner, a $50 cash award, and certifi cates of

accomplishment. Sheriff Matt Lutz was the keynote speaker. Congratulations to Rylie, Mack, Cassidy, and Clarice!

Essay Winners

Th e Muskingum Valley Educational Service Cen-ter (MVESC) recently honored the writing talents of Susan Mahoney by presenting three area seniors with $1,000 scholarships in her memory. Th e stu-dents were selected as award recipients because they demonstrated outstanding promise and tal-ent for creative writing. MVESC also recognized the Franklin B. Walter All Scholastic Award fi nal-ists from its 14 school districts. Th e nominees for the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award are high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Th e award is named aft er former Ohio Superintendent of Pub-lic Instruction Franklin B. Walter.

Century National Bank pre-sented one overall winner from each of Coshocton and Muskingum counties with a $500 scholarship from Centu-ry National Bank. Th e Hock-ing County winner received a $500 scholarship from Hock-

ing Hills Banking Center of Logan. Th e Morgan County winner received a $500 scholarship from a donor in McConnelsville. Th e Perry County winner received a $500 scholarship from Th e Community Bank.

Finally, MVESC recognized outstanding seniors from its 14 local school districts and two career centers in Coshocton, Hocking, Morgan, Musk-ingum and Perry counties for their school and community leadership activities. Each student selected one teacher who served as a motivating infl uence during his/her educational career to re-ceive special recognition, as well.

Students Honored

Paige Morrow, Callie Tatman, Superintendent Monte Bainter, Coach Mark Rider and MHS Principal Jason Bunting.

Together we can make a diff erence and Mrs. McConnell's 7th grade homeroom showed this by collect-ing items in to donate to the homeless shelters right here in Zanesville. During this time they learned that it is not only those that make wrong choices who end up homeless, but those who have lost jobs, those who have medical problems, debt that snowballed, or many veterans that were unable to receive or maintain a job aft er serving our country. Th e students wrote and sent letters to area businesses asking for donations and we would like to thank Dr. Parker's dentist offi ce for their large donation of toothbrushes and toothpaste.

If you would like to also help, see the list of items below. You can send items with your student to Mrs. McConnell’s room 2247; together we can make a diff erence.

wash clothshand towelssoapcombnail clippersdeodorantsocksfoot powdergloves/hatschap-sticklotiontravel size tissuessnack chipscereal bars individual applesauce cups

Making a Diff erence

Lunch With Mrs. Hann and Mrs. Ford Th e past few months four stu-dents each week have enjoyed lunch with Mrs. Hann and Mrs. Ford. Th ey are given a card to write down a fact about them-selves, a question for Mrs. Hann and Mrs. Ford and a suggestion to improve our school. Th e four students eat lunch with Mrs. Hann/Mrs. Ford and discuss the answers on their cards. Th ey receive a special treat of a large chocolate chip cookie aft er they

eat their lunch. Mrs. Hann and Mrs. Ford have enjoyed getting to know their students better and the students enjoy learn-ing more about their teachers. Mrs. Hann and Mrs. Ford share the suggestions to improve the school with their Student Aspi-ration team of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.

A Message from Erika Baker, BSN, RNMaysville Schools, Nurse Coordinator

Th e end of the school year is fast approaching!! Here are a few friendly reminders:

Medications: Parents must pick up all medications from the clinics on or before the last day of school. All medications that are left will be properly dis-carded. For next school year, please remember that the District does not provide any over the counter medications for students. Th ey must be brought to school by parents in the original, unopened con-tainer. Please get forms for prescription and over the counter medications for the 2015-16 school

year signed over the summer! Forms are in the clinics and on the website.

Immunizations: All students entering the 7th grade are required to have a Tdap immunization; check the information on the report card for more details. Please send the offi cial immunization re-cord to the nurse by the fi rst day of school in Au-gust. Students entering kindergarten must also have all immunization records up to date by the fi rst day of school

Jan Brett Author Study

Mrs. Kildow’s kindergarten class is cur-rently working on an author study of Jan Brett. She is one of the nation’s best authors and illustrators of children’s books. Ms. Brett has been writing books for more than 27 years. She wanted to publish a book since she was in kinder-garten! Her favorite animals to draw are chickens, hedgehogs, and horses.

In class, we have read: Th e Mitten, Th ree Snow Bears, Th e Gingerbread Baby, Th e Hat, Honey…Honey… Lion, and Hedgie’s Surprise. We worked on many writing activities and art projects. We love Jan Brett!

Th e 100th Day of School!Th e fi rst graders and their teachers recently celebrat-ed the 100th day of school. Th is special “milestone” off ered teachers and students a GREAT opportunity for creative learning and celebration. Th e students enjoyed writing and counting numbers by 100, writ-ing 100 words, sorting 100 items, writing what they would buy with $100, creating 100th day hats, count-ing to 100 in Spanish, and so much more. Hip-Hip-Hooray!

Maysville Middle School Please visit the MMS Guidance Department http://www.maysville.k.12.oh.us

Th ere is a monthly newsletter that contains helpful information for students and parents. Refer to **** MIDDLE YEARS NEWSLETTER**** !!!!! 1. Sept. Organizing/ Cyber Safety 2. Oct. Rules that Work/ Positive Outlook 3. Nov. Plan for Study/ Conferences 4. Dec. Place for Respect/ 5. Jan. Test taking Strategies/ Sibling Harmony 6. Feb. Typical Tween Behavior/ Critical Th inking 7. Mar. Revise & Shine/ Build Responsibility Th ese papers will remain on the website until the end of this school year.

Career Planning: 1. All grades have taken a learning inventory. 2. Everyone has been in contact with representatives from the Mid-East Career and Technology Centers. 3. Time has been spent evaluating information and selecting possible careers students might want to pursue in the future.If you have any questions, please contact: Darleen Girsh -------740-454-7982 dgirsh@laca.org

Mrs. Dixon's class has worked very hard this year, with their staff meals, to pur-chase iPads for their classroom use. Th e hard work has paid off - each student now has an iPad to use!!! Th ey would like to thank the Cory Harper Foundation and South Walmart for helping them reach the goal!

Students Work HardAchieve Goal!

Money $aver Coupon Books: Th e Middle School currently has coupon books available. “Over $1800 in FREE off ers and 2 for 1 dining sponsored by over 35 local area merchants.” See any middle school student, stop by the school or call Mrs. Bridwell at 454-7999. Books sell for $20.00 each. Help send our 8th graders to Washington, D.C.

Maysville High School continues to off er an open lab for students who want or need help in the area of mathematics. Th is year, though, the Mathematics Lab has also morphed into a sort of Puzzle Lab for some students. Maysville High School students who are current in their course-work, and in good academic standing overall, are able to work on jigsaw puzzles that the teacher or students bring to the lab. So far this school year, the “Puzzle Club” has assembled 12 jigsaw puz-

zles, the largest one containing 2,000 pieces! Suc-cessful and effi cient completion of a jigsaw puzzle in the lab requires perseverance and collabora-tion. In addition, “puzzling” employs a number of cognitive skills, including spatial reasoning and general problem solving skills. Th e students and the teacher agree that while the Puzzle Lab gives the students a break from the rigor of their regu-lar coursework, it is still an educationally valuable part of their day!

Maysville High School Mathematics Lab / Puzzle Lab

Th e third grade students have been learn-ing about our earth’s resources. Nicole Hafer, Education and Wildlife Specialist from Muskingum Water and Soil, recently visited our classrooms to discuss the importance

of recycling, the science of landfi lls, and how we can all reduce the human impact on our environment. Th e students enjoy Ms. Hafer’s visits and look forward to her next visit focus-

ing on Amphibians and Reptiles.

On March 12, 2015 the Maysville Ave. McDonald's hosted Maysville Elementary School's McTeacher Night. McDonald's donated a portion of their earnings during the 5:00-7:00 p.m. time slot to assist worthy causes at the elementary. Many families brought their children to

eat supper and enjoy the free samples and promotional items that McDonald's distributed. Ronald McDonald was on hand to entertain the children and to pose for pictures. Maysville Elementary Educators who volunteered their time to assist with the event were: Jackie Farnsworth, Gina Jerles, Shelley Osborn, Gaynell Dillon, Th eresa Jacolenne and Mark Brown. Th e event raised $309.00.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

McDonald's hosts MES's McTeacher Night

Photos submitted to date, as of 3-17-15: • Capria Hall • Alex James • Morgan Savage • Kayla Graves • Austin Harter • Caitlyn Lingle • Marlene Newton • Seth Grissett • Lakyn Spinks • Tanner Stackhouse • Kristie Mace • Jenna Bishop Photos need submitted to Mr. Waite in room 1104 or e-mailed to gwaite@laca.org. Photos submitted through email need to be at least 3”x5”x300 dpi, whereas any size submitted hard copy will be fi ne.

Anyone still wanting to buy a 2015 yearbook can do so until the end of the school year by contacting Mr. Waite or any yearbook student at 740-454-7999, extension 3104. Th e cost of the book is $45.

Aft er a long winter with delays and no school because of snow and cold temperatures, we are fi nally back into the 5 school days a week routine. We have missed seeing our students on a regular basis.

During the month of February, stu-dents enjoyed learning about "Th ree Little Pigs," "construction," "community helpers," and "Val-entine's." During Th ree Little Pigs theme, we worked on retelling of the story and what they would build their houses out of. During com-munity helpers theme, students enjoyed learn-ing about the diff erent people in their commu-nity that helps them and the diff erent jobs that they do. We also talked about what they would like to be when they grow up. During the Val-entine's day party, the children enjoyed passing out the Valentines, graphing and sorting with Sweethearts, as well as eating them, and eating snacks!During the month of March, the students have enjoyed activities focused around transportation, zoo, and farm. We are also enjoying our eggs that will soon hatch into baby chicks!

OO**TAGS Preschool

ATTENTION SENIORS!!!Senior yearbook photos are due by Friday, April 10th

Volleyball Camp

June 29-July 2 Grades 4-12

Registration forms will be available in the May Monthly.

Maysville Archery Competes at State Tournament

H.S. SETS NEW STATE RECORD!Th ree Maysville Archery Teams competed in the National Archery in the Schools Ohio State Tournament on Friday, March 6th. Maysville Elementary placed 5th in the State with a score of 2993 and was led by 2nd place fi nisher Nate Harper with a 279 and 4th place fi nisher Cassidy Valen-tine with a 261. Maysville Middle School placed 7th in the state with a score of 3171. Maysville High School is the High School State Champion and overall State Cham-pion shooting a new State Record of 3438. Maysville H.S. was led by State Champion Rachel Hampp with a 294, 2nd place Bram Wakeley with a 293, 3rd place Brooklyn Weav-er with a 289, and fourth place fi nisher Molly Lawrence with a 287.

All three teams qualifi ed for the NASP National Tourna-ment in Louisville, Kentucky. Th e National Tournament will take place May 7-9, 2015.

Maysville Bowlers compete at the State Tournament

Maysville H.S. was well represented at the Ohio High School Athletic Association's State Bowling Tournament on Friday, May 6th and Saturday, May 7th. Th e girls team had two state qualifi ers in junior Kaleigh Bennett and sophomore Cammie Bunting. Bennett rolled a 527 at the district, while Bunting shot a 508 series to clinch the top two individual spots from the district tournament. At the State Tournament, Kaleigh Bennett fi nished 45th with a

498 series and Cammie Bunting rolled a 472 for a 57th place fi nish. Th e Varsity Boy's team placed 2nd in the District Tournament led by Wesley Stalnaker with 594 series and Ryan Clarke added 551, while the team shot 2,582. At the State Tournament, Maysville was in 2nd place going into the match play portion of the tournament. Maysville lost in the fi rst round of match play placing them in 5th place for the tournament. Maysville was led by 2nd Team All Ohio Sky Clark with a 610 series.

On Monday March 2nd, Mrs. Boykin and her class celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday as the start of a week-long author study. Along with read-ing several of Dr. Seuss’ stories, the students par-ticipated in learning stations based on this theme. Th ey completed a writing activity on their favor-ite Dr. Seuss text in conclusion of this celebration. “Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!”

Maysville Father/Daughter DanceOur fi rst annual father/daughter dance was a huge success. We were very for-tunate that the weather cooperated with us. Th e MHS Cheerleaders were very pleased with the turnout and look forward to doing this again next year. We would like to thank Rolling Plains and American Girl, Inc. in Columbus for donating craft s/supplies for the girls and their fathers to do. Th ank you to Captured by Cristen for donating your time to capture this moment for our dance. Th ank you to all that volunteered to help and to others that donated time, energy, supplies, equipment and talents. Without our volunteers and donations it wouldn’t have been possible. Most importantly, we would like to

thank the fathers and father fi gures that took time to take their daughters on a date; making memories to last a life-time. It was an amazing event. If you have not picked up your pictures please email Mrs. Merlo at amerlo@laca.org to make arrangements.

Th is year’s Kiddy Camp was attended by girls Pre-K through 6th grade. Th ese young ladies spent an aft ernoon with the high school cheerleaders learning jumps, motions, stretching techniques, six chants, a cheer and a dance. Th ey performed at half-time of the JV boys’ basketball game to a remarkable crowd. We had a wonderful turnout and enjoyed every minute with these future Panther Cheerleaders. Th ank you girls and par-ents for supporting us and we look forward to the next Kiddy Camp. Boom Clap!!! Go Panthers

Basketball Cheerleading Comes to a Close

Winter 2014-2015 has been an eventful time for MHS Cheerleaders. Th ey have worked hard and it shows. Th ey look great in their new uniforms, bows and warmups. Th ey have spent countless hours fundrais-ing and selling half/half tickets to pay for these items. Th eir dedication and commitment to each other and the Maysville Community has impressed their coaches. With the close of the season we are heartbro-ken to say goodbye to two members of our cheer family. Paula Arroyo-Trejador is a JV cheerleader. She is an exchange student that will be heading back to Spain. Taylor Smith is a senior Varsity cheerleader. She has cheered on the Maysville Panthers for many years and will be headed off to college soon. We will miss both of these ladies and wish them a bright and happy future.

MHS Cheerleaders Host AnnualKiddy Camp

It is time to enroll your kindergarten student for next year. Applications are also being accepted for preschool students. Registration packets for both preschool and kindergarten students are currently available at the Elementary School.

When registering, please bring originals of the following documents: • child’s birth certifi cate • child’s social security card • child’s immunization record • custody papers (if applicable) • proof of residence in the Maysville district (ex., utility bill, rental agreement, tax statement) • **For preschool only – income information to determine tuition

Kindergarten screening will be held at Maysville Elementary on May 20 - May 22. When you come in to register you will choose a 1-hour time slot on one of these days. Preschool screening will take place at the Administration/Preschool building in August. You will sign your preschooler up for a screening time when you come in to register.

Maysville Administrative Center - 3715 Panther Drive - Zanesville, OH 43701

April 1 School is IN SESSION - Makeup Day K-5 Parent/Teacher Conferences MS TR Tri H BB/SB New Lex JV H Var AApril 2 School is IN SESSION - Makeup Day BB/SB Morgan JV H Var AApril 3 NO SCHOOL Spring BreakApril 6 NO SCHOOL Spring Break BB/SB West M JV A Var HApril 8 BB/SB Sheridan JV A Var H MS TR Tri at Tri-ValleyApril 9 Board of Education 6:30 Band Concert w/Muskingum End of 3rd 9 weeks MESApril 10 BB/SB John Glenn JV H Var AApril 12 Archery Boosters 1:00 MESApril 13 Band Boosters 7:00 BB/SB Philo JV A Var H MS TR Morgan HApril 14 V TR Morgan/WM H 1st Grade Music Program 6:30

April 15 BB/SB Tri-Valley JV A Var H MES PTO 6:00 1st Grade Music Program 6:30April 16 MS TR Sheridan HApril 17 MES Report Cards sent homeApril 18 MS Solo & Ensemble ACTApril 20 BB/SB Crooksville JV A Var HApril 21 3rd Grade Reading OAA V TR MVL Tri at CrooksvilleApril 22-24 Choir to NYCApril 22 BB/SB New Lex JV A Var H MS TR at New LexApril 24 BB/SB West M JV H Var A State Concert BandApril 25 Prom - Promenade 5:00, Dinner 6:00, Dance 7-10:00April 27 BB/SB Sheridan JV H Var AApril 28 V TR MVL Tri at New LexApril 29 BB/SB Philo JV A Var HMay 1 BB/SB Morgan JV A Var H

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