Today Winter, 2016 - Northmont City Schools

Northmont Today
Published by the Northmont City School District
Upcoming Dates:
February 22, 2016 - 7:00 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting
Northmoor Elementary
February 24, 2016 - 9:30 a.m.
FREE Community Breakfast
Northmoor Elementary
March 4, 2016 - 6:30 p.m.
Northmont Education
Foundation Auction
Meadowbrook at Clayton
March 13, 2016
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Spring Forward!
March 14 & 28, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Board of Education Meeting
Northmont Middle School
March 18, 2016
Middle School Art Show
through April 28, 2016
March 30, 2016 - 8:30 a.m.
FREE Community Breakfast
Middle School Fine Arts
Show and Tell
April 4 - 8, 2016
Spring Break
Volume 41/2
Winter, 2016
100% PASS 3RD GRADE READING
GUARANTEE REQUIREMENT
A recent article in the Dayton Daily News reported the K-3 Literacy District Report
Card for area schools. This grade is based on the results of assessments given to
students in early grades while they are learning to read. Northmont selects rigorous
tests to challenge early readers, which results in lower initial ratings. However, the
long-range goal of students being able to read by 3rd grade is met by Northmont with
100% of students meeting the 3rd Grade Guarantee.
• All Northmont 3rd graders passed the OAA/ODE approved reading test last year.
• According to the Ohio Department of Education, the Kleptz Early Learning
Center data will not be included in the district grade because the building does not
have 3rd grade. Therefore, Northmont’s early intervention will not be reflected in
the grade as half of the population is not being included.
A NEW ERA AT NHS
Approximately 2000 people turned out in the ice and snow to be
part of Northmont history with the dedication of the new high
school. Student performers included ROTC Drill, Jazz Band,
Strings, Encore, Drama Club, and Catalyst. The baseball team
and Boy Scouts assisted with setting up for the event and many
students acted as ambassadors by passing out programs and
greeting visitors.
REMINDER - due to
beginning the school year
a week earlier, Graduation
will be
Sunday, May 22.
This is the week
BEFORE Memorial Day.
GREEN PRIDE
...throughout the community
ARE YOU A REGISTERED VOTER?
DID YOU KNOW?
Since 2010,
Northmont City
Schools has made
more than $5.5
million in cuts to
reduce the annual
budget - including
salary freezes and
increased health care
contributions from
teachers and
administrators.
DID YOU KNOW?
Northmont has a 5.9
mill, 5-year operating
levy on the March 15,
2016 ballot.
DID YOU KNOW?
Northmont has
received top ratings
and clean audits by
the State Auditor’s
office for 20+ years.
It seems like the rules are always changing and sometimes it’s really hard to figure
out what’s what at election time. The following links and information will help
clarify the process and make Election Day a little less confusing:
HOW DO I REGISTER TO VOTE? HOW DO I UPDATE MY VOTING ADDRESS?
You can now update your voting address online before the February 16 deadline at
MyOhioVote.com
You can register to vote by downloading a form online at
http://www.mcohio.org/government/county_agencies/board_of_elections/voter_informationvoter_registration.php
Fill it out, print it, sign it, and return it before the February 16 deadline to
Montgomery County Board of Elections, 451 W. Third St., Dayton, OH 45422
You can also register to vote in person at the Board of Elections, any public library, high
school or vocational school, as well as the BMV.
HOW DO I FIND OUT IF I’M ALREADY REGISTERED TO VOTE?
You can confirm your voter registration status online by visiting the Ohio Secretary of
State’s website:
http://voterlookup.sos.state.oh.us/voterlookup.aspx
CAN I VOTE EARLY BY MAIL?
Yes. All Ohio voters are eligible to vote early by mail by requesting an absentee ballot.
You can download an application for your absentee ballot online at
http://www.mcohio.org/government/county_agencies/board_of_elections/absentee_voter_
application/index.php
Fill it out, print it, sign it, and return it to
Montgomery County Board of Elections, 451 W. Third St., Dayton, OH 45422
CAN I VOTE EARLY IN PERSON?
Yes. Beginning February 17, you can go to the Montgomery County Board of Elections
and request your absentee ballot and cast your vote in the same visit. Early, in-person
voting hours are:
Wednesday, February 17 - Friday, February 19 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, February 22 - Friday, March 4 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 5 and Saturday, March 12 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, March 7 - Friday, March 11 from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 13 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, March 14 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
EXCELLENCE
...throughout the district
Test Scores In! Northmont Among
Regional Leaders!
FREE SPRING
CONCERTS
Ohio released preliminary results of last year’s 21 state tests in English, math,
science, and social studies recently. This chart features the 20 largest school
districts in the Dayton area and shows how often they exceeded the statewide
proficiency level on those 21 tests.
DISTRICT ENGLISH MATH SOCIAL
STUDIES
Oakwood
Centerville
Beavercreek
Springboro
NORTHMONT
Tipp City
Kettering
Vandalia-Butler
Franklin
Bellbrook
Miamisburg
Troy
Fairborn
Xenia
Huber Heights
Mad River
Piqua
West Carrollton
Trotwood
Dayton
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
6
6
6 4
3
5
4
3
0
1
0
0
0
8
8
8
8
7
8 8
6
6 7
6
7
2
1
1
2
0
0
0 0 4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
0 1
1
0 0 0 0
SCIENCE
OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
TOTAL
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
21
21
21
21
20
20
20
19
19
18
17
17
13
5
5
4
2
0
0
0
Northmont Earns A’s For Graduation Rates!
Northmont City Schools received A ratings in both graduation rates that are scored
by the State of Ohio. Graduation rates are determined for students who receive
diplomas in the traditional four-year window, as well as students who earn their
diplomas in five years. Northmont graduated 94.5 percent of students in the fouryear category and 95.0 percent who opted for the five-year category.
MARCH 1, 7:00 P.M.
H.S. BAND
THUNDERDOME
MARCH 15, 7:30 P.M.
H.S. CHOIRS
SHILOH CHURCH
MARCH 16, 7:30 P.M.
MS/HS ORCHESTRA
SHILOH CHURCH
MARCH 22, 7:30 P.M.
7TH GRADE
CHORUS
MS GYM
MARCH 23, 7:30 P.M.
8TH GRADE
CHORUS & BAND
MS GYM
Northmont Board of Education
Northmont City School District
4001 Old Salem Road
Englewood, OH 45322
Information Line
937-832-5037 or
[email protected]
www.northmontschools.net
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Winter, 2016
SAVE THE DATE!!
HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATION
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016
1:00 P.M.
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THOUGHTS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT - Dr. Sarah Zatik
When I’m out in the community, I sometimes hear people suggest that we have students attending
school in our buildings who are not Northmont residents. Northmont City Schools has strict residency
standards and takes this very seriously. We have staff members who are dedicated to identifying
children who are not properly registered and helping families through the process. We have removed
approximately 50 students this school year who were falsely registered in our district.
Anyone with knowledge of a student who has not had these steps followed on his/her behalf, needs to
contact the Board of Education Office at 832-5000. All calls will be kept confidential. Falsification of
residency can result in collection of back tuition and prosecution.
Our Mission:
The mission of Northmont City Schools is to provide
students an exceptional education with diverse
opportunities so they maximize their potential and are
productive, responsible citizens.