FROM THE DESK OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

NORTHWESTERN LOCAL SCHOOLS

5610 Troy Road, Springfield, OH 45502 April 2015

Tony Orr Superintendent orr@northwestern.k12.oh.us

Inside this issue:

From the Desk of the Superintendent

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School/Community News

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2015-2016 School Calendar

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School News 4-5

April/May School Calendar

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Athletic Schedules 7

NW Athletic Booster Mulch Sale and Cats Meow

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Having served as your superintendent for the last seven years, I realize that we have literally weathered many winters together. But our 2014-15 school year is quickly winding down. We can almost see the finish line for state testing, and our elementary children are ready to once again overrun the playgrounds. Each year as we approach spring, I feel a sense of renewal. Soon the smell of fresh cut grass will fill the air, and our cars will finally be clean from all of the road salt! One other change inevitably takes place this time of the year at Northwestern, staff changes. With the changes to the state retirement systems, we are seeing greater numbers of experienced educators leave our ranks. This year is no exception. Besides the many teachers and support staff planning to retire at the end of this year, we will bid farewell to our ele-mentary principal, Mrs. Pierson who has been a fixture at Northwestern Elementary for the past 18 years!

She writes, “When I reflect on my years at Northwestern Elementary, I have been so fortunate to work with an exemplary staff and supportive, caring families. I must admit though, that kids come to my mind first. My memories are full of kids and interactions with them. Hugs, movie nights, Right to Read family nights, jumping rope, kissing pigs, spring fling, teachers inviting me to share books with their students, handmade cards and Valentines, P.E. with the principal, smiles sticky with pizza, bubble gum parties, Halloween parades, dads and donuts, rocket launches, grandparents sharing lunch, muffins and moms, field days, ‘Hi, Mrs. Pierson!’ as I walk through the building, and many, many notes from the children and parents. On my birthday in February I was asked to stand in the main hall of the elementary and soon I heard the children in the entire build-ing singing “Happy Birthday” to me. Words can’t describe how beautiful it was and how it touched my heart. I will leave this Northwestern family full of memories and smiles. Thank you.”

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HIGH SCHOOL ROTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

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NORTHWESTERN’S 7TH ANNUAL 5K RUN

The annual Northwestern 5K Run will take place on June 20, 2015, 9:00 a.m. at the Jr/Sr High School

Pre-Register by June 1 and pay only $20.00

Northwestern Students $15.00 (Guaranteed T-Shirt for early registrants)

Cost is $25.00 on Race Day

(T–Shirt is not guaranteed for Race Day Signups)

**If under 18 years of age, parental consent is required.**

Please contact Russ Adamson at

937-964-1388 for more information!

Find us on Facebook.com/Northwestern5kRun Walk

Registration Forms available in the Northwestern Board Office, Elementary and Jr/Sr High.

Make checks payable to: Northwestern 5K

Mail to: 3571 Lakota Ln, Springfield, OH 45502

2ND ANNUAL NORTHWESTERN FFA BOOSTER SPUD MUD RUN 5K

Saturday, May 23, 2015 @ 9:00 AM

Pre Register online at: http://speedy-feet.com or by contacting Erica Hillard at 937-964-1324 or

hillarde@nwls.education

Make Checks Payable to: NW FFA Boosters Mail to: NW FFA Boosters P.O. Box 192

North Hampton, Ohio 45349

Donnels Creek Farm, North Hampton, Ohio

Beginner to intermediate course with climbs, crawls, obstacles and more. Not a timed race so have fun!

Pre-Registration Deadline: May 15, 2015

Adults and Students $30.00 (Minimum age 8) Corporate Sponsored teams of 10 or more $25.00

Northwestern Students $20.00 All registrations $35.00 day of race.

All participants, including all minors, must have a signed waiver. If under 18 must have parent signature

with state id or drivers license number.

OSBA AWARD OF ACHIEVEMENT

Donna Myers, board member of Northwestern Local Schools, was presented with her 14th Ohio School Boards Associa-tion’s Award of Achievement at its spring conference, which was held in Clayton on Tuesday, March 10. The Award of Achievement is given to school board members in recog-nition of their commitment to training and leadership activities at the local, regional, and statewide level.

Filling Mrs. Pierson’s shoes will be a familiar face, Mrs. Romine, who has served as our elementary assistant principal for the past two years. She shares that she looks forward to an amazing 2015-16 school year. “I believe in the importance of building and strengthening relationships with students, parents, and staff. This is the foundation for our success!” She plans on working together with everyone to provide data-driven learning opportunities for each student and to inspire and challenge them to realize success. We congratulate Mrs. Pierson on her retirement, and we welcome Mrs. Romine as we continue to focus on this new season!

From the Desk of the Superintendent (cont.)

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The Clark County Agricultural Society came to visit 3rd grade on February 3. The students learned about the importance of farming in the community and soil conservation. They also learned about the various crops that grow in the area and byproducts that come from the crops. One of their favorite parts was the visitor that joined us… a baby piglet!

On January 16, senior Andrew Franzen received the Martin Luther King Peace-maker Award in a ceremony held at Clark State Community College's Hol-lenbach Bayley Hall. Andrew is shown here accepting the award from Corey Holliday of Clark State. He was nominat-ed by his classmates for the honor.

Northwestern Men’s Bowling Team

Northwestern Men’s Bowling team placed 1st in the Clark County Tourna-ment. Congratulations to these young men for their hard work and accom-plishments! Go Warriors!!

Several students in Mrs. Tipton's class entered an optional Scho-lastic writing contest. The Taylor Swift “This is How I Shake it Off!” Writing Contest encouraged stu-dents to write a one-page crea-tive essay or poem about how they deal with bullies or others that have the power to hurt them.

The Columbus Zoo visited the Ele-mentary on Friday, February 6th to share more animals and their habi-tats.

Power of the Pen

The 7th grade team received 1st place out of 18 schools in the district tour-nament. Kat Lee won 4th place out of 108 writers, and also had one writing selected as a “Best in Round” piece. Allex Smith won 12th place out of 108 writers. Mikaela Peoples won 14th place out of 108 writers, she also won an award for her writing in the practice round. Haylee Flatt won an award for her writing in the prac-tice round.

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Child Find

Northwestern Local Schools is committed to

the location and identification of children from

birth through age 21 in need of Early Interven-

tion, preschool special education, or school-

age services. If a disability is suspected, a re-

ferral can be made for an evaluation to deter-

mine special education eligibility. If you would

like more information regarding the Child Find

process, please contact Chrissy Miller at 964-

1318 ext. 3142.

Surrogate Parents Needed

Students placed in foster care within the district who qualify for special education services are re-quired by the Ohio Department of Education to be assigned surrogate parents. A surrogate parent is an individual who is appointed to act in place of a parent to make educational decisions for the child. Surrogate parents play an integral role in a child’s education, and their time volunteering in this role is valued. Training is offered online for individuals interested in serving as surrogate parents. Please contact Chrissy Miller at 964-1318 ext. 3142 for more information.

GREETINGS

FROM

THE CLINIC

A friendly reminder to parents of sixth graders—please bring your child’s Tdap documentation to the clinic prior to the last day of school. Incom-ing 7th graders for the 2015-2016 school year must have this completed before or before the first day of school.

Northwestern Help Wanted

Northwestern Local Schools will be taking applications for the following substitute positions which could lead to full time employment.

Bus Driver—$11.20 an hour Food Service—$8.30 an hour Custodial Services—$9.00 an hour

Apply on line at www.northwestern.k12.oh.us or stop by 5610 Troy Road, Springfield, OH 45502 to complete the application process.

Kindergarten registration and assessment will take place on April 22nd & 23rd, 2015. Parents should call the school at 937-964-3240 to ar-range an appointment beginning March 2, 2015. State law requires that all students must attend kindergarten before entering first grade. Par-

ents need to present the child’s Birth Certificate (health department copy), Immunization rec-ords, Social Security Card (optional), Custody/Adoption Papers (if applicable), and Proof of Residence at the time of registration. Children must be 5 years of age by September 30, 2015 to be registered.

Northwestern Local Schools

April

2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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5 6 Elementary P.T.O. Meeting 6:00 p Athletic Boosters Meeting 7:00 p

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District 2 Hour Delay

9 10 7th & 8th Grade Quarterly Rewards

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16 Grades PreK-6 Spring Pictures Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 p PreK-6 Skating Party 6:00-8:00 p

17 18 JH Solo and Ensemble @ Brookville

19 20 21 Muffins with Moms Grades PreK-1 7:15-7:45 a

22 Muffins with Moms Grades 2-3 7:15-7:45 a Jan Van Gorder Scholars Banquet 6:00 p

23 Muffins with Moms Grades 4-6 7:15-7:45 a Market Day Pick Up 4:30-6:00 p

24 P.T.O. Spring Fling - Grades PreK-6 6:30-8:30 p

Interims Go Home

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Sr High Prom 8:00 p

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29 30 FFA State Convention

SPRING BREAK—No School

Northwestern Local Schools

May

2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 FFA State Convention

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3 4 Athletic Boosters Meeting 7:00 p

5 Elementary P.T.O. Meeting 6:00 p FCCLA Awards Banquet 6:30 p

6 7 8 3rd Grade Music Program 2:00 p FFA Banquet JR HS Band Competition @ Beavercreek HS

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10 11 12 Elementary Farm Day 5th Grade Band Parent Meeting 7:00 p Jr/Sr Spring Choir Concert 6:00 p

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District 2 Hour Delay

14 4th Grade Music Program 2:00 p

15 Sr. HS Awards Assembly Renaissance Picnic

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Alumni Banquet 6:00 p

17 18 Spring Band Concert 7:00 p

19 Jr. HS Awards Assembly Jr. HS Blue Ribbon Breakfast

20 21 Market Day Pick Up 4:30-6:00 p Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 p Music and Performance Production 6:00 p

22 6th Grade Band/Choir Concert 2:00 p

23 North Hampton Parade 3:00 p

24 Tremont City Parade 9:00 a

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NO SCHOOL— MEMORIAL DAY

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Make-Up Day—School in Session Graduation Practice 9:00 a

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Graduation 10:00 a

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ADDITIONAL MAKE-UP DAYS TO BE DETERMINED!

Girls’ Varsity Softball

3/21 Southwest Shootout @ Away TBA West Carrollton 3/23 Covington High School Away 5:00p 3/24 Mechanicsburg High School Away TBA 3/25 Beavercreek High School Home TBA 3/30 Southeastern High School Home 5:00p 4/01 Springfield High School Home 4:30p 4/02 Stebbins High School Away 5:00p 4/06 Greenon High School Home 5:00p 4/07 Greenon High School Away 5:00p 4/09 Kenton Ridge High School Home 5:00p 4/10 Newton High School Away 6:00p 4/11 Newton High School Away 12:00p 4/11 Newton High School Away 2:00p 4/13 Graham High School Away 5:00p 4/14 Graham High School Home 5:00p 4/16 Bellefontaine High School Away 5:00p 4/18 Northeastern High School Home 11:00a 4/18 Northeastern High School Home 1:00p 4/20 Urbana High School Home 5:00p 4/21 Urbana High School Away 5:00p 4/23 Tippecanoe High School Home 5:00p 4/27 Indian Lake High School Home 5:00p 4/28 Indian Lake High School Away 5:00p 4/30 Shawnee High School Away 5:00p 5/04 Benjamin Logan Schools Away 5:00p 5/05 Benjamin Logan Schools Home 5:00p

Coed Middle School Track

4/01 Tri #1 Home 5:00p 4/08 Tri #2 Home 5:00p 4/15 Tri #3 Home 5:00p 4/20 Tri #4 Home 5:00p 4/27 Clark County Invitational Away 5:00p Northeastern High School 5/04 Tri #5 Home 5:00p 5/09 Urbana MS Invitational Away 10:00a 5/11 CBC Championships @ Away 4:30p

Coed Varsity Track

3/28 Greenview Invitational Away 10:00a 4/01 Tri #1 Home 5:00p 4/06 Urbana Quad Away 4:30p 4/08 Tri #2 Home 5:00p 4/10 Miami East Invitational Away 4:30p 4/15 Tri #3 Home 5:00p 4/20 Tri #4 Home 5:00p 4/29 Miami East Quad Away 4:30p 5/01 Clark County Invitational Away 5:00p Northeastern High School 5/04 Tri #5 Home 5:00p 5/08 Northeastern Invitational Away 4:30p 5/12 CBC Championships @ Away 4:30p Graham High School 5/15 CBC Championships @ Away 4:30p

“Golden Warrior Pass”

If you are 60 years of age or older and live in the Northwestern Local School District, please stop in the Board Office and pick up a

“Golden Warrior Pass.” These passes allow the cardholder to attend

all home athletic events free. What a great way to show your

WARRIOR PRIDE by attending Northwestern athletic events!!

Girls’ Junior Varsity Softball

4/01 Springfield High School Away 4:30p 4/02 Stebbins High School Home 5:00p 4/06 Greenon High School Away 5:00p 4/07 Greenon High School Home 5:00p 4/09 Kenton Ridge High School Away 5:00p 4/13 Graham High School Home 5:00p 4/14 Graham High School Away 5:00p 4/16 Bellefontaine High School Home 5:00p 4/18 Northeastern High School Away 11:00a 4/18 Northeastern High School Away 1:00p 4/20 Urbana High School Away 5:00p 4/21 Urbana High School Home 5:00p 4/23 Tippecanoe High School Away 5:00p 4/27 Indian Lake High School Away 5:00p 4/28 Indian Lake High School Home 5:00p 4/30 Shawnee High School Home 5:00p 5/04 Benjamin Logan Schools Home 5:00p 5/05 Benjamin Logan Schools Away 5:00p

Boys’ Varsity Baseball

3/18 Triad High School Home 4:30p 3/25 Kent Roosevelt High School Home 5:00p 3/30 Southeastern High School Home 5:00p 4/02 Stebbins High School Away 5:00p 4/04 Emanuel Christian Academy Home 11:00a 4/04 Emanuel Christian Academy Home 1:00p 4/06 Greenon High School Home 5:00p 4/07 Greenon High School Away 5:00p 4/09 Kenton Ridge High School Home 5:00p 4/11 Miami East High School Away 11:00a 4/11 Miami East High School Away 1:00p 4/13 Graham High School Away 5:00p 4/14 Graham High School Home 5:00p 4/16 Bellefontaine High School Away 5:00p 4/18 Northeastern High School Home 11:00a 4/18 Northeastern High School Home 1:00p 4/20 Urbana High School Home 5:00p 4/21 Urbana High School Away 5:00p 4/23 Tippecanoe High School Home 5:00p 4/27 Indian Lake High School Home 5:00p 4/28 Indian Lake High School Away 5:00p 4/30 Shawnee High School Away 5:00p 5/02 Troy Christian High School Away 11:00a 5/02 Troy Christian High School Away 1:00p 5/04 Benjamin Logan Schools Away 5:00p 5/05 Benjamin Logan Schools Home 5:00p

Boys’ Varsity Tennis 4/02 Sidney High School Home 4:30p 4/08 Xenia High School Home 4:30p 4/09 Bellefontaine High School Home 4:30p 4/11 Clark County Championships Home 9:00a @ Northwestern High School 4/14 Kenton Ridge High School Away 4:30p 4/15 Northridge High School Away 4:30p 4/16 Shawnee High School Home 4:30p 4/17 Northeastern High School Home 4:30p 4/18 Schroeder Invitational Away 1:00p 4/21 Greeneview Invitational Away 4:30p 4/23 Tecumseh High School Away 4:30p 4/24 Catholic Central High School Home 4:30p 4/27 Greenon High School Away 4:30p 4/28 Stebbins High School Home 4:30p 4/30 Urbana High School Away 4:30p 5/04 Yellow Springs High School Away 4:30p 5/05 Tippecanoe High School Home 4:30p

Boys’ Junior Varsity Baseball

3/18 Triad High School Away 5:00p 3/30 Southeastern High School Away 11:00a 4/02 Stebbins High School Home 5:00p 4/06 Greenon High School Away 5:00p 4/07 Greenon High School Home 5:00p 4/09 Kenton Ridge High School Away 5:00p 4/11 Miami East High School Home 5:00p 4/11 Miami East High School Home 5:00p 4/13 Graham High School Home 11:00a 4/14 Graham High School Away 1:00p 4/16 Bellefontaine High School Home 5:00p 4/18 Northeastern High School Away 5:00p 4/18 Northeastern High School Away 5:00p 4/20 Urbana High School Away 1:00p 4/21 Urbana High School Home 5:00p 4/23 Tippecanoe High School Away 5:00p 4/27 Indian Lake High School Away 5:00p 4/28 Indian Lake High School Away 5:00p 4/30 Shawnee High School Home 5:00p 5/02 Troy Christian High School Home 5:00p 5/02 Troy Christian High School Home 5:00p 5/04 Benjamin Logan Schools Home 10:00a 5/05 Benjamin Logan Schools Away 12:00p 5/07 Tecumseh High School Away 5:00p

Have questions concerning athletic events? Contact the Athletic Director, Jeff Hobby at 937-964-6022.

Northwestern Local Schools 5610 Troy Road Springfield, OH 45502

POSTAL CUSTOMER

CARRIER ROUTE W.S.

Non-Profit U.S. Postage Paid

#38 Tipp City, OH 45371

Northwestern Cat's Meow

Savings...Set of all Three (3) Elementary, Middle School and High School $50.00 set + $5.00 each (s/h) if mailed.

Please contact Cheryl Sigler @ 937-845-1600 with any questions.

Proceeds from this will benefit the following Northwestern Local School programs…

Northwestern Elementary PTO, Northwestern High School Marching Band Boosters.

NORTHWESTERN ATHLETIC BOOSTERS ANNUAL MULCH & PINE STRAW FUNDRAISER

Delivery & Pick Up Dates: April 12, 13, and 19 (Pick up times at Northwestern 9 am—3 pm)

Three Colors to choose from:

Eco-Smart (3 cu. ft) / Red (2 cu. ft) / Ultra Black Color Enhanced (2 cu. ft)

$4.50 per bag / 5 for $21

Here are the advantages to supporting the NW Athletic Boosters Mulch Fundraiser:

▪ Supporting the Student Athletes at Northwestern ▪ The fundraiser products are Tax Free

▪ Competitive Prices ▪ Free Delivery for 15 or more bags ($5 fee outside Clark County)

For more information, please contact Todd Houseman at 937-631-0429

Northwestern High School Actual Size 2 3/4" x 7"

$20.00 each $2.50 each (s/h) if mailed

Northwestern Middle School Actual Size 2 1/2" x 8"

$20.00 each + $2.50 each (s/h) if mailed

Northwestern Elementary Actual Size 2 5/8" x 7 1/2"

$20.00 each $2.50 each (s/h) if mailed