Knightly News - Van Buren Schools

Knightly News
Van Buren Local School
217 South Main Street
Van Buren, Ohio 45889
Volume: 33 No.:6
February 2013
Published nine times per year
Superintendent's Office — 419-299-3578 High School — 419-299-3384 Elementary — 419-299-3416
High School Adjusts Schedule for OGT’s
During the week of March 11, 2013 through March 15, 2013, our high school will
be giving the Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT) to its sophomore students beginning at
8:00 A.M. each day. As we did last year, we will be adjusting the regular day schedule
in the high school. From 8:00 A.M. until 9:50 A.M., our freshman students will
participate in practice OGT’s. Our sophomore students and a few upper classmen will
participate in the State’s Ohio Graduation Test (OGT). Also, our juniors will particpate
in a State required Financial Literacy Curriculum. First Federal Bank is instrumental
in providing this instruction. Our seniors, during this week, will not be required to attend
school until 9:50 A.M. By running this adjusted schedule, we are able to have all of
our students meet with each of their teachers and classes throughout the entire week.
Without this adjusted schedule, our sophomore students would miss an entire week
of morning classes due to their participation in the State OGT’s.
Ohio All-State Choir
Senior Joe Baker was selected for the Ohio All-State
Choir, which performed February 8 at the Ohio Music
Educator’s Association Professional Conference in Columbus. The choir was conducted by Joe Miller, director
of two of the most renowned
choirs in America: the
Westminster Choir and the
Westminster Choral Ensemble. Congratulations!
Message from the Superintendent
The Governor has released his budget proposal for the next state biennium. As
a part of this, he has released his new school funding system. Prior to the release of
his new funding system, rumors concerning its makeup raised some concerns for our
district. Three areas of major concern dealt with the reimbursement of Tangible
Personal Property Tax (TPPT), the Guarantee, and the funding of open enrollment
students. All superintendents in the state were invited to Columbus to hear the
Governor’s initial announcement of this system. At this meeting the Governor made
several comments that seemed to ally some of our fears with the new system. First,
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the Governor promised that no school district would receive less state funding over the
next biennium than they were currently receiving from the state, and secondly,
although he opposes the current method of funding TPPT reimbursement, the
Guarantee, and open enrollment funding, he has pledged to maintain the current levels
of funding in these areas for the time being, suggesting major changes in the future.
Upon hearing the initial, basic details of this system, I was relieved that it appeared
that we would at least not be facing a decline in state funding at this time. While our
portion of state funding is minuscule, coupled with rising costs and declining property
values, any loss of state revenue would be detrimental and force us closer to making
cuts to programs and staff and/or seeking additional local revenue. Based on data from
the state predicting school districts state funding for next year for the schools in
Hancock County are:
School District # of Students State Funding State Funding per Pupil
Arcadia
492
$1,636,074
$3,325
Arlington
599
$2,876,368
$4,801
Cory-Rawson
654
$2,485,926
$3,801
Findlay
5,909
$19,692,431
$3,332
Liberty-Benton
1,203
$4,751,805
$3,949
McComb
739
$3,402,166
$4,603
Van Buren
919
$331,511
$ 360
Vanlue
256
$1,365,407
$5,333
In determining state dollars, the state takes into account the property values in
the district and sets a level of expected local funding. While this formula is the basis
for the large discrepancy between us and other local school districts, declining
property values put us in a precarious position.
The $331,511 that we are predicted to receive from the state can be broken out
into specific categories. Almost half of this money ($154,368) is earmarked for
Students with Disabilities. $1,173 are to be used for students who do not speak
English as their primary language, $25,110 for Economically Disadvantaged Students, and $49,950 for Gifted Students. This leaves $104,910 given to us as a
Guarantee, maintaining a level of funding from the 1990"s as an assurance from the
state (similar to what the Governor is currently stating) that no school would receive
less money than they currently receive. As you can see, 2/3 of what little funding we
do receive from the state is earmarked and can only be spent in specific areas.
Past history has shown that new school funding systems rarely look exactly like
the initial proposal. The budget, including the school funding system, must be ratified
by the State Senate and State House of Representatives before being signed into law
by the Governor. We will continue to watch and monitor the situation in an effort to
protect the interests of the Van Buren School District. If you would like any additional
information on school funding, please contact the Treasurer or me. We would be
happy to try and clarify all aspects of school funding and their effects on our district.
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February 2013
High School/Middle School News
VAN BUREN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
Second Nine-Week Grading Period 2012- 2013 School Year
ALL “A's”
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Carrie Below, Miranda Eaton, Natalee Harris, Grace Hoerig, Kyle
Hoyng, Andrea Iliff, Sydney Leeper, Jordan Lonyo, Connor Ohlrich,
Jessica Rinehart, Olivia Sexton, Natasha Simons, Lily Wagner, Quentin
Weddell
Elizabeth Conner, Amelia Durliat, Matthew Iliff, Morgan Jackson,
Jocelyn Masters, Kailee Missler, Autumn Pisarsky, Lydia Reineke,
Brendon Ring, Lisa Simmons, Madison Swope, Maria Trusty, Brandon
Wehrle, Hunter Wymer
Emily Bado, Brandon Bell, McClain Brown, Kila Fultz, Lindsey Klausing,
Adysson Miller, Matthew Nieset, Zoie Nieto, Abby Patterson, Brylie
Rampe, Emma Strong, Mercedes Williamson
Morgan Drake, Rebekah Frampton, Brooklyn Hoyng, Andrew Kelley,
Ian Kern, Rebecca Kheiry, Ruth Moon, Katelyn Reineke, Carlee
Schmelzer, Jared Smith, Callie Spears, Kylie Sturgill
Emily Anderbery, Andrew Conner, Kristin Conner, Bailei Hoyng,
Jennifer Irving, Britton Jackson, Jameson Jacobs, Jessica Lawrence,
Kailey Leal, Alyssa Miller, Brianna Orchard, Wade Schimmoeller,
Isaac Sexton, Schuyler Turner, Alexis Youngpeter
Colin Causey, Tyler Clark, Michael Domke, Madison Endicott, Michelle
Flanagan, Robyn Flick, Jenna Gallello, Zachary Hiris, Kelly McCartney,
Joseph Nelson, Drew Patterson, Rachell Resnik, Natalie Risser, Alisa
Warren
Elyse Anderbery, Mitchell Bayer, Sarah Benson, Heather Clark,
Michaela Conkle, Brooke DeBusman, Malynn Eaton, Laura Endicott,
Audrey Evans, Erick Glass, Olivia Godzak, Brandi Hoyng, Sydney
Jameson, Alexis Kelley, Hailey Lowden, Alec Rampe, Cala Reynolds,
Dylan Sexton, Kristen Tropf, Zachary Wehrle
Senior Class Fundraisers:
The Van Buren Senior class is sponsoring several fundraisers in the months of
February and March to raise money for a class trip to Kalahari and Cedar Point. The
seniors will be selling Mixed Bag designs at the end of February (see any senior for
catalog). They will also be sponsoring fundraising nights at Texas Roadhouse
(February 20) and Buffalo Wild Wings (March 6). Each of these restaurants will be
giving the senior class 10% of your total food purchase. Special fliers need to be
presented when your bill is paid. Fliers are available online and from the high school
office.
The final fundraising event is a 3-on-3 basketball tournament co-sponsored by
NWO. The tournament will take place on Friday, March 8 at 6:00 P.M. in the high
school gym. The cost per participant is $10 and the teams will be determined by a
random draw. There will be a male and a female division. Only Van Buren students
in grades 9-12 and teachers will be able to participate. Participant forms and waiver
forms will be available in the high school office and Mr. Zender’s office. All forms with
payment are due by Friday, March 1, 2013. No late forms will be accepted.
ALUMNI WHO PURCHASED SENIOR CLASS PICTURES
AND/OR DVD's
The following alumni need to pick up their Senior DVD and/or Class picture that
they ordered: Ashley Frantz, Summer Frey, Ashley Heitmeyer, Chelsy Johnson, Nate
Simon, Kristin Swihart, Dustin Wagner, Jessica Ward, Robert Ward, Holly Wolfinger,
Kayla Yingling. Please stop to pick it up in the high school office at your earliest
convenience. Thank you.
ALL “A's” and “B's”
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Hannah Betts, Joshua Bishop, Dominick Donaldson, Broderick
Ellingsworth, Jonathon Farthing, Noah Frederick, Marisa Gilbert, Autumn Gitcheff, Nathaniel Gregory, Brady Harmon, Brandon Klausing,
Ronald Koehnke, Tyler Lambert, Emily LeCroy, Ethan Marialke, Allison
McComas, Megan Muzy, Jenessa Nique, Mackenzie Phillips, Thomas
Piccirillo, Brady Rader, Jason Runion, Mackenzie Saltzman, Hope
Serrano, Jeremiah Snider, Amanda Strapp, Alexandra Strong, Daniel
VanAtta, Natalie Williamson
Matthew Ayers, Madelyn Badertscher, Frederick Beegle, Nicholas
Beitzel, Jessica DeBouver, Thomas Drake, Clayton Eichman, Jacob
Emerine, Jonathan Lee, Mason Miarer, Iona Pelton, Samuel Phillips,
Nathan Potteiger, Jessica Roberts, Sara Rosenberger, Joshua Seitz,
Carrigan Stacy, Cora Thomas, Bryce Track, Drace Wilson, Madilyn
Youngpeter
Riley Adolph, Brittany Arnold, Sydnee Atchison, Shelby Barnhisel, Tori
Bookwalter, Lauren Brewer, Brady Deitrick, Mitchell Endicott, Braxton
Fasone, Ivorie Garnes, Austin Hickman, Alexis Kieffer, Callie Marshall,
Marly McCartney, Summer Poland, Luke Rickenbacher, Tyler Saltzman,
Zachary Schiefer, Lydia Smith, Allison Snider, David Starr, Suni Torrez,
Cassandra Waltmire
Alejandro Arriaga, Briana Barnhisel, Kami Boney, Marcus Brand,
Logan Brooker, Lauren Brown, Aric Dewey, Alex Duran, Mackenzie
Edler, Samantha Hagans, Elexia Hassan, Avery Insley, Mary Kane,
Brianne Lasley, Jaret Mowrey, Leah Norr, Cole Ohlrich, Nicklaus
Overmyer, Franklin Pina, Justin Routzon, Thomas Rowles, Olivia
Sattler, Piper Schlaeppi, Mackenzie Wagner
Ross Adolph, Caitlin Brink, Desirae Cooper, Matthew Cooper, Draeton
Fasone, Cameron Fox, Max Frost, Rachel George, Mackenzie Howard,
Essma Kheiry, Kaitlyn Kniss, Brice Lawrence, Jessica Luna, Nichole
Miller, Ian Rafferty, Grant Wagner, Lauren Wise, Thomas Wolford
Jessica Cunningham, Mary Davidson, Alex Dewey, Brandon Edelbrock,
Aaron Franklin, Nicholas Hoehn, James Irving, Esther Moon, Jessica
Neumeister, Ashley Overmyer, Scott Phillips, Ivan Quezada, Jonathan
Rafferty, Joel Schumacker, Abigail Shroll, Ted Simmons, Breanna
Starr, Paige Sudlow, Jonathan Tobias, Matthew Wilkins, Macaulay
Williams
Chandler Adams, Ryan Adolph, Kaylee Arbaugh, Tyler Atchison, Alex
Bleile, Ryan Brauneller, Mercedes Brooks, Alexis Clark, Chase Conley,
Elijah Cunningham, Heather DeBouver, Morgan Flick, Kaleigh Frampton,
Jessica Gilts, Sarah Greer, Grace, Haffenden, Nicholas Halliday,
Cheyenne Harris, Nathan Keck, Cameron King, Emily Lammers,
Ashley Lovell, Daniel Moon, Ora Oler, Joshua Pettry, Kennedy Richards,
Olivia Roberts, Ashley Smith, Kayla Sonnenberg, Alyssa Spears,
Danielle Stackhouse, Monique Walton, David Weber
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February 2013
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VB Academic Boosters Proudly Present
December and January Awesome Knights
Students are chosen monthly by each high school teacher based upon one or more of the following: academic achievement; positive attitude; class participation; letter grade
improvement; and/or outstanding performance.
All students chosen monthly will receive a certificate of recognition from the Academic Boosters organization and a coupon for a free dessert of their choice (cookie, fresh
baked pie, ice cream cone, or sundae) from McDonald’s in North Baltimore, Bowling Green or Fostoria.
December - Back Row: Alex Langel, Matthew Bach, Isaac Sexton, Jason Sawyer,
Wade Schimmoeller, Zach Smith, Robbie Sanders. Front Row: Kaleigh Frampton,
Audrey Evans, Cheyenne Iliff, Sydney Jameson, Alexis Kelley, Alexis Youngpeter,
Bree Orchard, Abby Shroll, Kristen Tropf. Not Pictured: Morgan Flick, Zach Hiris,
Cameron King, Jacob Szczublewski, Morgan Drake.
QUALITIES OF A VIRTUOUS KNIGHT:
January - Back Row: Jessica Lawrence, Caitlin Nieset, Dylan Sexton, Alex Duran,
Connor Shaffer, Ian Kern, Drew Patterson, Brennon Swain, Brett Turner. Front Row:
Sarah Benson, Michelle Flanagan, Rachel Resnik, Ruth Moon, Beka Frampton, Kaleigh
Frampton, Cala Reynolds, Hailey Lowden, Ashley Overmeyer, Madi Endicott. Not
Pictured: Emily Lammers, Natalie Risser, Cory Spoon.
December and January Virtuous Knights
Generosity; Respect; Kindness; Pride in School; Responsibility; Enthusiasm; Pride in Self; Hard Working.
Thanks to the Van Buren Academic Boosters and Culver’s for their support of the VBMS Virtuous Knight program.
December - Back Row: Brock Thomas, Jonathan Lee, Tyler Saltzman, Ivorie Garnes,
Sydney Leeper. Middle Row: Sydnee Atchison, Marly McCartney, Lisa Simmons,
Maria Trusty, Cheyenne Potteiger, Jordan Lonyo. Front Row: Cameron Robinson,
Savannah Martin, Jordyn Woods, Andrea Iliff.
January - Back Row: Elizabeth Conner, Braxton Fasone, Riley Adolph, Madi
Youngpeter, Amanda Strapp, Kila Fultz. Front Row: Jason Runion, Nick Beitzel,
Jacob Below, Josh Bishop, Natalee Harris. Not Pictured: Ashley Franklin, Lydia
Smith, Hunter Wymer.
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February 2013
Middle School News
News from MS Principal Jay Clark
School News
Van Buren HS/MS Guidance
Congratulations VBMS Spelling Bee Winners!
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We held our school spelling bee on Friday,
January 11 to choose a representative for the
Hancock County/Findlay City Bee, which was
held on Thursday, February 7. It took place at
Glenwood Middle School at 7:00 P.M. Bravo to
the students who participated in the VBMS bee!
Josie Masters is our champion and Matthew Iliff
is the runner-up/alternate. Both are seventh
graders.
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Spelling Bee Participants
6th Grade: Jaden Butler, Jenessa Nique, Connor
Ohlrich, Lilly Saum, Lily Wagner
7th Grade: Nick Beitzel, Sam Frost, Matthew
Iliff, Josie Masters, Cheyenne Potteiger, Brandon Wehrle
8th Grade: Riley Adolph, Gage Chambers, Austin Hickman, Matthew Nieset, Zoie
Nieto, Ali Snider, Trey Switzer, Mercedes Williamson
Parent Coffee Scheduled
Our next parent advisory coffee will meet for coffee… and dessert!!! To
accommodate those parents who are working during the school day, we will hold the
third quarter coffee on Thursday, March 7 at 7:00 P.M. in the community room. Our
focus for this coffee will be the technology tools we’re using at Van Buren with district
technology coordinator Chris Kniss and network administrator Matt Bostdorff. If you
are able to attend, please RSVP with Mrs. Keeran at 419-299-3384 or
[email protected]
Recognize an Absolutely Incredible Kid today!
Camp Fire recognizes Absolutely Incredible Kids at their annual On Behalf of
Youth luncheon. What a terrific opportunity for adults to honor our youth! These
awards are for young adolescents in grades 6, 7, and 8. The deadline for nominations
if March 15 and more information is available at http://camfirenwohio.com/nominationform
Vaccination Information from the Hancock County Health Department
It is once again time to start thinking about vaccinating your children for the
upcoming school year. Any child entering kindergarten or 7th grade will need vaccine
updates prior to the start of the 2013-2014 school year to be in compliance with the
Ohio Revised Code guidelines. Tdap is now required for the students entering the 7th
grade. Along with the Tdap vaccine we would encourage you to consider the meningitis
and chickenpox dose 2 vaccines for any child age 11 through 18. We continue to be
concerned about the resurgence of pertussis (whooping cough) which is the reason
for the Tdap requirement. These vaccines are available at most physician’s offices or
here at the Hancock County Health Department. If you are interested in scheduling
for vaccinations at our office please call 419-424-7869. I would strongly encourage you
to call and get these scheduled now. Please don’t wait until August to get this taken
care of.
Stay Connected to VBMS!
Online VBMS eNews blog: vbmsenews.blogspot.com
Facebook: Van Buren Middle School
Twitter: @VanBurenMS
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Those juniors planning on going to college after graduation are encouraged to
take the ACT test at least once before entering their senior year of high school.
Sophomores should also think about taking the ACT at the conclusion of this
year. The April 13 testing deadline is March 8 and the June 14 testing deadline
for registration is May 3.
This is the time of the year when scholarships for seniors start coming in on
a regular basis. Seniors should stop in the guidance office weekly to pick up
applications. Also, all Hancock Community Foundation scholarships are
available online at www.community-foundation.com.
Scheduling for next year is taking place this month. It is important that the
student, parent, and teachers are all involved in the student’s course selection
for next year.
There will be a scheduling meeting for all 8th graders in the high school cafeteria
on March 6 at 6:30 P.M. We will be selecting classes for those students
entering Van Buren High School as a freshman for the 2013-2014 school year.
The student and at least one parent are expected to attend. If you are unable
to attend the meeting, you need to contact Mr. Zender in the guidance office.
Information is being sent home with all Van Buren 8th graders on February 25.
If any student in grades 8-11 is interested in taking college classes next year
through the post secondary education options program, they need to contact
the guidance office by March 31 to participate. Information has been sent
home with the students with their scheduling information.
Reminder that OGT tests will be given the week of March 11 to all sophomores
and upperclassmen still needing to pass a section. It is important to get plenty
of rest and nourishment that week.
All 8th graders will be visiting Millstream on March 19 to view the new facilities
and see possible educational options for the future.
Cabaret 2013
Featuring The Association,
Van Buren’s award-winning show choir
on Friday & Saturday, April 19 & 20
at 7:00 P.M. in the Van Buren Auditorium
Adult Tickets are $8 • Student & Senior Citizens Tickets are $5
Call (419) 299-3384, extension 434 and leave a message if you have any
questions.
No School For Students due to
Teacher Work Day.
Please mark your calendar for
the following Waiver Day:
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
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February 2013
Yearbook News
Community News
PEOPLE WHO PURCHASED COPIES OF THE 2012 KNIGHT
The following alumni need to pick up their copy of the 2012 Knight that they
ordered: Lucas Reed. Please stop to pick it up in the high school office at your earliest
convenience.
Thank you again for your support of Van Buren and our yearbook.
Yearbook Orders
Thank you to all who purchased a copy of the 2012 Knight. Last year's staff put
in a lot of hard work to create a book that our community can be proud of, and this year's
staff is working hard to do the same.
The 2013 Knight will include the high school and middle school, and the 2013
Squire will included elementary events. The price for the HS/MS yearbook is $55. A
student can have his/her name stamped onto the book for $5, and protective plastic
covers can be purchased for $3. The price for the 2013 Squire (elementary) yearbook
is $20. Unfortunately no extras can be purchased with this as it has a softcover. A
student can fill out the form on this page and give it to his/her teacher (elementary) or
give it to Mr. Bratt in Room 235. When your student makes an order, please make sure
that if he/she is paying by check, the check is made payable to the 2013 Knight and/
or 2013 Squire for the number of books purchased.
Another purchase option is to buy online. Simply go to www.vbschools.net, click
on the Buy a Yearbook button, and follow the on-screen instructions.
The yearbook staff thanks you for your support of the Knight, and we look forward
to serving you in the future. If there are any questions, please contact Mr. Bratt,
yearbook adviser, at (419) 299-3384 (ext. 407).
Order Form for the 2013 Knight
Van Buren Elementary, Middle School and High School
Name _______________________________________________________
Grade/Teacher ______________________________ Date _____________
$55.00 each
Price of the 2013 Knight in FULL COLOR (coverage of the middle
school and high school)
$5.00 each
Price to have your name put on your yearbook (2013 Knight only)
Write how you would like your name to appear
__________________________________________
$3.00 each
$20.00 each
4-H Clubs are Accepting New Members
The 4-H year is just getting under way here in Hancock County and
we are inviting youth to join in the fun. We have two clubs here in Van
Buren and the names and contact information are as follows: Millstream
Farmers 4-H club is lead by Kathy McGrain, 419-889-4944 and they
meet in the Van Buren High School Community Room at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesdays.
Rocky Ford Guys and Gals 4-H club is lead by Deb Brown and they meet in the Van
Buren Elementary at 6:30 P.M.on Tuesdays. Both clubs usually meet twice a month
and will have a full schedule for the year that they give to members at their first meeting.
The 4-H age requirement to be in a club begins when a child is at least 8 and enrolled
in 3rd grade as of January 1 of this year and continues and includes high school seniors
that are 18 years of age as of January 1. The county also has a Cloverbud Club available
for those that are 5 years old and enrolled in kindergarten as of January 1 through 2nd
grade. These meetings are held once every other month at the Hancock County
Extension Office located at 7868 County Road 140, Findlay. For more information
about the Cloverbud Program, please contact the office at 419-422-3851.
What is 4-H? It is the ultimate youth development experience and it is what you
make of it. You can simply participate in things with your club, or you can get involved
with other 4-H members throughout the county, and there are even many opportunities
to get involved and participate in 4-H at the state level. With an expansive network all
over the United States, 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. In
Hancock County we have about 50 clubs and approximately 900 youth enrolled. There
are lots of fun things you can learn in 4-H and in a variety of ways, but 4-H fosters an
important “learn by doing” approach. You can participate in 4-H through clubs, camps,
trips, activities, projects, and in leadership roles. You can work in teams and gain new
levels of responsibility and communication skills. You can learn about animals,
computers, public speaking, cooking, art, gardening, environmental sciences, money
management, sewing, woodworking, fishing, gun safety, and many more subjects that
are included in over 200 projects that are available for members to take. All 4-H
programs focus on active involvement and quality experiences which will help to
stimulate lifelong learning of values and skills. The clubs are lead by trained adults that
work within the scope of the Ohio State University Extension program.
These pivotal experiences that 4-H members have will build a foundation of
leadership and skills for success in their future careers. To learn more about the 4-H
program, go to the county website at hancock.osu.edu or contact Kathy or Deb.
Plastic protective cover for your book (2013 Knight only)
Got Old Cell Phones?
Price of the 2013 Squire in FULL COLOR (coverage of the
elementary school)
The Academic Boosters want your old cell phones! The Academic Boosters are
having a cell phone drive to raise funds to support our students, staff, and scholarships.
Unlike other fundraising projects, there are no products to buy and distribute. All we
are asking is that you donate any cell phones that you have at home. Also, if you know
of any businesses that provide cell phones to employees, please ask if there are
unwanted cell phones they would like to donate. We don’t even need the chargers or
accessories.
There is no cost to the school to participate in this program, so 100% of the
proceeds will benefit the Academic Boosters.
Our goal is to send off our first batch of phones on March 8, 2013. We will receive
our money promptly, so please help us out by bringing in your old cell phones. All we
need is the cell phone and battery; chargers and other accessories have no value.
Come on, what else are you doing with your old cell phones? Help support the
Academic Boosters by bringing your old, used cell phone to school and placing it in
one of the white and green collection boxes located in the high school, elementary or
superintendent’s offices.
Please fill out the following form and return it to your teacher (elementary) or
Mr. Bratt in room 235 (middle and high school). Thank you, and enjoy your
yearbook!
Quantity
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Item
2013 Knight
Name on Book
Plastic Cover
2013 Squire
Please make all checks payable to:
2013 Knight and/or 2013 Squire.
Price/Unit
$55.00
$5.00
$3.00
$20.00
TOTAL
Total Amount
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February 2013
School News
Preschool Openings Available for
2013-2014 School Year
Preschool classes for special needs students
have been available to our students for several
years.
Enrollment in the preschool class as a special
needs student requires screening to establish the
presence of developmental delays or other special
needs. The Hancock County Educational Service
Center will hold a county screening for 3 and 4 year
old children for whom there may be concerns in the
areas of gross or fine motor skills, speech-language, or conceptual development. If you know of
any child that might qualify for this program, please
make an appointment by calling 419-422-7525,
ext. 231 by March 15, 2013. Pre-registration is
required for this screening.
These special needs classes have provisions
to includ a limited number of “typical developing”
students also. This number is 12 students for the
2013-2014 school year. A typically developing
preschooler would be described as any 3 or 4 year
old child who is developing appropriately (socially,
physically, and verbally) according to their age.
These children will serve as peer role models for the
children in our program who have special needs.
Currently, tuition for “typical students” is $85 per
month.
Parents interested in enrolling their child for
participation in the “typical” program should complete an application by March 22, 2013. Not all
children will be accepted only 12 typical students
will be placed in the preschool for next year.
Please contact the elementary secretary, Mrs.
Murphy, or the preschool teacher, Mrs. Shelly
Barger, ([email protected]) if interested
at 419-299-3416.
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Early dismissals have been
scheduled for
Teacher Inservice
meetings.
Students will be dismissed
at 1:00 P.M.
Please mark your
calendar with the following
date:
Friday, April 26, 2013
VAN BUREN LOCAL SCHOOL
2013 - 2014 School Calendar
August 16
August 19
August 28 - 30
September 2
September 3
*September 27
October 14
October 25
November 25
Friday
Monday
Wed., Thurs. & Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Monday
Friday
Monday
Teachers and Staff Meetings
First Day for Students
No School - Hancock County Fair
No School - Labor Day
School Resumes
Early dismissal (1:00 P.M.) - Teacher In-Service
No School - County-wide Teacher In-Service
End of 1st 9 weeks
No School - County-wide Teacher In-Service/Van Buren
Waiver Day
November 25 & 26
Monday & Tuesday
Parent/Teacher Conferences
(Monday evening, all day Tuesday and Tuesday evening) No School for students Monday through Friday
November 27, 28, & 29
Wed., Thurs. & Friday
No School - Thanksgiving Vacation
*December 6
Friday
Early dismissal (1:00 P.M.) - Teacher Inservice
December 20
Friday
No School - Van Buren Waiver Day
December 23 - January 1
Monday through Wednesday Christmas Break
January 2
Thursday
School Resumes
January 17
Friday
End of 1st Semester - (End of 2nd 9 weeks)
January 20
Monday
No School - Martin Luther King Day
February 14
Friday
No School - Van Buren Waiver Day
February 17
Monday
No School - President’s Day
*February 21
Friday
Early dismissal (1:00 P.M.) - Teacher Inservice
March 21
Friday
End of 3rd 9 weeks
March 28
Friday
No School - Van Buren Waiver Day
March 31 - April 4
Monday - Friday
No School - Spring Break
April 18
Friday
No School - Good Friday
*April 25
Friday
Early dismissal (1:00 P.M.) - Teacher Inservice
May 25
Sunday
Graduation
May 26
Monday
No School - Memorial Day
May 29
Thursday
Last day for Students - End of 2nd Semester
May 30
Friday
Teacher Work Day
*Only to be used if State does not approve the full waiver days.
Calamity/Weather Make-Up Days - May 30 and June 2, 3, 4, 5
9-Weeks Grading Period
Interim Schedule
Aug. 19 — Oct. 25 = 45 days
Oct. 28 — Jan. 17 = 46 days
Jan. 21 — March 21 = 42 days
March 24 — May 29 = 41 days
Wednesday, September 25
Wednesday, December 4
Wednesday, February 19
Wednesday, April 23
Attn: Parents/Guardians
If your child(ren)'s workbook and classroom fees have not been
paid, please take care of this obligation as soon as possible. If you
have questions concerning this matter, please contact the office.
Knightly News
February 2013
Page 7
Elementary News
January Knights of the Round Table
Students selected by their noon monitors enjoyed lunch and an ice cream treat
as “Round Table Knights” — a reward for their positive attitude and behavior during the
month of January. Students were also able to invite a friend or family member to join
them at the round table. Congratulations to these students!
Back Row: Catie Vermillion, Dalton Swope, Isasbella Ayers, Mr. Newcomer, Gage
Swaisgood, Reece Recker, Aiden Haley. Middle Row: Andrew Parsell, Justin
Overmyer, Katie Krantz, Justin Schiefer, Andres Miranda, Megan Sheeks, Abby
Keller, Alex Smith. Front Row: Baylor Wilkin, Brylee Ponn, Nathan Riegel, Brooke
Ingwersen, Kate Bowman, Chloe Sproles, Alexia Siniff, Tori King.
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Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration will be held March 18, 2013, through April 5, 2013. Please contact the Van Buren Elementary office at 419-299-3416 during these dates
between 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. to set up your appointment for Kindergarten Screening. Screenings are done on a first-come, first-serve basis. The screenings will
take place Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in the Van Buren Elementary School. All youngsters must be five years of age on or before August 1, 2013, to attend.
Parents or Guardians should bring on the day of the screening the child’s:
• Birth certificate
• Actual dates of immunizations
• Social security number
• Custody Papers (if applicable)
Centers will be set up to accommodate speech, hearing, language and vision development.
Please be advised of the necessary immunization requirements. DTaP/DTP – 5 doses, Polio – 4 doses, MMR – 2 doses, Hepatitis B – 3 doses and 2 doses of
the Varicella vaccine or a letter from your doctor with verification that your child has had the disease.
For more information on immunizations, please contact the Hancock County Health Department at 419-424-7869. Please call for a clinic appointment. You are
encouraged to do this as soon as possible. Summer clinics tend to be very busy.
Page 8
Knightly News
February 2013
Elementary News
2nd and 3rd Grade Christmas Musical “The Nutcraker Suite”
On December 20, the 2nd and 3rd grade performed their musical “The Nutcracker
Suite” in front of a packed high school auditorium. The music was written by the
famous composer Peter Tchaikovsky and arranged by Sally Albrecht. There was
memorable music and dances by the Sugar Plum Fairies, the Chinese Dancers,
Russian Dancers, Arab Dancers, Reed Flutes, and Flowers, while the narrators told
the magical story. The fighting scene between the Nutcracker (Clarence Durliat), the
Mouse King (Jacob Deiter), and all the soldiers and mice made for an exciting triumph
for Clara (Elise Fenstermaker). The students enjoyed putting on the musical and will
always remember this when they hear the familiar songs from the Nutcracker each
Christmas.
Humane Society Art Contest
On January 19, 2013, the Hancock County Humane Society hosted its first Art Contest in conjunction with its annual Pancake Breakfast. Van Buren
Elementary students were invited to participate. During art class, students discussed how art could be
used to help others. They discussed how featuring
homeless animals in their artwork could spread awareness and hopefully find a home for these animals.
Amber Pisarsky, DaZlyn Nguyen, Morgan Johnson, Morgan Johnson for winning
Ali Bishop, Max Greenawalt, and Alex Gearhart were first place in her age group!
selected to have their artwork entered in the contest. Congratulations to Morgan
Johnson for winning first place in her age group! Students in first through fifth grades
worked very hard on this project and raised enough awareness that one animal,
“Stella”, a boxer-mix, was adopted by a fifth grade Van Buren student!
February 2013
Knightly News
Community News
Page 9
Athletic Booster News
Van Buren Athletic Boosters Reverse Raffle
Dazzle
Findlay’s Silver Blades Figure Skating Club will be presenting its 38th annual ice show
on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 22, 23, and 24.
Performances will start at 7:00
P.M. on Friday and Saturday
and 2:00 P.M. on Sunday.
There are 90 skaters in the
club from the surrounding area
with 11 from Van Buren
Schools.
Our show this year is
“Dazzle”. This year our skaters take us on a tour of Las
Vegas thru a child’s eye view.
Our Van Buren skaters include: Kristen Tropf who is in
12th grade and has been skating for 10 years. Kristen is the
daughter of Tom and Susie
Tropf. Ashley Overmyer, an
11th grader and has been skating for 8 years. The daughter of
Amanda Overmyer and Shannon Overmyer. Megan Muzy, 6th grade, is a 7th year skater and the daughter of Adam
and Cassie Muzy. Katarina Koehler, 5th grade, is the daughter of Jim and Tracy Koehler
and an 8th year skater. Madelyn Parsell who is a 2nd year skater and in 5th grade is the
daughter of Dana and Roxanne Parsell. Keana Rider, 4th grade, is a 5th year skater and
the daughter of Heath Rider and Nicole Walters. Ella Webster, 3rd grade, has been
skating for 4 years and is the daughter of Nate and Lyn Webster. Our newest skater
Chesnee Vincent in the 3rd grade and her first year skating. She is the daughter of
Wendal and Charlotte Vincent. Gabrielle Parsell, 1st grade, is a 2nd year skater.
Gabrielle is the daughter of Dana and Roxanne Parsell. Our two youngest skaters
Grace Webster and Keely Parsell who are both in kindergarten and their 2nd year
skating. Grace is the daughter of Nate and Lynn Webster. Dana and Roxanne Parsell
are the parents of Keely Parsell. In addition to the wonderful local skaters, the show
will feature guest skaters. Skating here as a child, we welcome back Matt Blackmer
and his partner Britney Simpson. Along with Agnes Zawadzki, Armin Mahbanoozadeh
and Joshua Farris.
These girls and their families would like to invite all of you to come and watch the
show! Tickets go on sale February 18, 2013 . Prices are $16 for reserved chair seats.
General Admission tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students and senior citizens
(60 and older). Tickets can be purchased through any of these skaters or by contacting
Cassie Muzy at 419-299-3503.
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NO SCHOOL –– Spring Break
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 4, 2013. This year’s event will be held at
The Humane Society of Hancock County, 4550 Fostoria Ave., Findlay, OH 45840.
Doors open & dinner begins at 6:00 P.M. Raffle starts at 7:00 P.M. $5,000 grand prize
and $4,000 in other monetary prizes.
Raffle tickets are $50 each, which includes a catered meal. Meal tickets are also
available at $25 each. In order to guarantee your meal, purchase your tickets before
April 19.
EARLY BIRD: Get your tickets before March 8 and you will be entered into a
drawing. Two lucky winners will win a free ticket.
If you desire reserved seating, please email Linda Bishop at
[email protected] or call 419-722-2749 and provide names of all to be included
in your party.
You are encouraged to make this raffle another great success by helping out with
ticket sales, black & orange raffle, silent auction, or door prizes. If you can help or
would like to donate something, please contact any of the Athletic Booster board
members.
For tickets, please send the form and money to: Steve Gilliland, VB Athletic
Boosters, 15781 CR 216, Arcadia, OH 44804. Or, you may contact any Athletic
Booster board member, varsity coach, or find us at any home boy’s basketball game.
Checks should be written to VB Athletic Boosters.
The Reverse Raffle is one of our biggest fundraisers and due to its tremendous
success in the past, our organization has been able to contribute over $25,000
annually to support our middle school and high school athletes, cheerleaders, and
coaches.
Thank you for your generous and continued support of Van Buren High School and
Middle School Athletics. GO KNIGHTS!!!
Your VB Athletic Boosters Officers: Todd Roberts, Steve Gilliland, Bea Hiatt,
Steve Endicott, Linda Bishop, Shelly Fasone, and Curt Cramer.
Please fill out below form and return to Steve Gilliland:
List name(s) as you would like it to read on the ticket.
Name(s) _____________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________ Email: _______________________________
Would you like to be on the VB Athletic Booster distribution list? Y or N
Raffle Ticket(s) (includes dinner, pop, and coffee) @ $50 each $___________
Meal Ticket(s) @ $25 each $___________
Number attending the dinner _________
Total amount enclosed $___________
If you prefer to have your tickets mailed to you, please provide a self-addressed,
stamped envelope.
Please tell us which sport you would like to receive credit. The two sports that sell the
most tickets will each receive $500. Sport:_________________________________
(Please list only one, also indicating boys or girls.)
Page 10
Knightly News
February 2013
Sports News
Girls Basketball Daddy/Daughter Day
The girls’ basketball team
held its first annual Daddy/
Daughter Day on Saturday,
January 12, to allow the dads to
experience a day in the life of a
girls’ basketball player. In addition to practicing with the girls,
they were taught basketball fundamentals and the team’s offensive and defensive philosophies.
Thirteen dads participated
in pre-practice workout, fastbreak drills, conditioning, defensive rotation, and free-throw
shooting. Through all of this, all serious medical traumas were avoided!
To end the practice, the dads were taught the two-clap Lady Knight end-of-practice
cheer.
The tradition will continue again next year, so basketball dads should get in shape
to prepare for next season’s Daddy/Daughter Day!
Van Buren Youth Baseball Registration
Van Buren Youth Baseball Registration is underway for the 2013 season. A
registration open house will be held on Saturday, February 23 from noon until 2:00
P.M. at the Allen Township Building located at the SportsPlex. Parents are
encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more about baseball and how they can
volunteer to help the program. Registration forms will be passed out during school
hours to the elementary classes. Extra forms will be available in both the elementary
and middle school offices and will also be available at registration. Registrations are
due by February 23.
The 8th annual VB Baseball Camp for K-6 will be hosted in March at the high school.
The camp will be held on March 22 (6:00 - 8:00 P.M.) & March 23 (10:00 A.M. - 12:00
P.M.). Separate registration forms will be sent home through the school.
Anyone with questions concerning Baseball should contact Donnie Foltz @ (419)
957-4682 ([email protected]).
Knightly News
February 2013
Page 11
Dodgeball Tournament Information
Eighth Annual Van Buren
Black Knight Dodgeball Tournament
********ALUMNI TEAMS BEING ACCEPTED*******
Friday, March 15, 2013
Registration – See below for details
Games begin @ 6:00/7:00 P.M.
Meet in the high school cafeteria
The eighth annual Van Buren Dodgeball Tournament will involve students in grades
6-12 at Van Buren Local Schools. (No outside students will be permitted to play,
other than alumni and community member).
Teams will consist of 5 team members and play by the rules and regulations of
the National Amateur Dodgeball Association. These rules will be explained in great
detail beginning at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, March 15, 2013, in the high school
gymnasium. The cost of participation is $10 per individual or $50 per team. The
deadline to sign up is: Thursday, March 6, 2013.
The tournament will be a double elimination with teams broken up into the following
divisions:
• Boys Only Grades 9-12 - registration begins at 6:15, play begins at 7:00 P.M.
• Girls Only Grades 9-12 - registration begins at 6:15, play begins at 7:00 P.M.
• Middle School Co-Ed (must consist of a ratio of at least two boys) registration begins at 5:30, play begins at 6:00 P.M.
• Alumni/Community/Teachers (No requirements) - registration begins at 6:15,
play begins at 7:00 P.M.
HS Boys
AGE DIVISIONS (check one)
HS Girls
MS Co-Ed
Alumni/Teachers/Community
ROSTER INFORMATION (please print)
Team Name: _________________________________________________________
Captain’s Name:(1)________________________ Email:______________________
Team Members: (2)________________________ (3)__________________________
(4)________________________ (5)__________________________
FILL OUT AND SIGN ROSTER INFORMATION WAIVER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF
THIS PAGE.
Make checks payable & mail to:
Don Masters
C/O Jennifer Masters Scholarship
217 South Main Street
Van Buren, OH 45889
Individual / Team Fee Enclosed: $ ____________________
Print Name__________________________ Signature __________________________
Van Buren Dodgeball 2013 Waiver/Release
Parents/Guardians Name ________________________________________________
Phone (Home): ________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
PARTICIPANT’S NAME
AGE
RELEASE / WAIVER
In consideration for being permitted by Van Buren Local Schools to participate in
the eighth annual Dodgeball tournament, I hereby waive, release, and discharge any
and all claims for damages, for personal injury, death or property damage which I may
have, or which may hereafter accrue to me, as a result of participation in the said
activity. This release is intended to discharge in advance Van Buren Local Schools and
employees from any and all liability arising out of or connected in any way with my
participation in this activity, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or
carelessness on the part of the persons or entities mentioned above. It is understood
that this activity involves an element of risk and danger of accidents and knowing those
risks I hereby assume those risks.
I hereby consent that my son/daughter _____________________________ may
participate in the eighth annual Dodgeball tournament, and I hereby execute the above
agreement, waiver and release on his/her behalf. I state that said student is physically
able to participate in said activity. I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the
persons and entities mentioned above free and harmless from any loss, liability,
damage, cost, or expense which may incur as a result of death or any injury or property
damage that said student may sustain while participating in said activity.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT, WAIVER, AND RELEASE AND
FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE
OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND VAN BUREN LOCAL
SCHOOLS, AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
Student Signature ___________________________________ Date _____________
PARENT CONSENT: (to be signed by parent/guardian, even for those students
18 years of age or older.)
Sign here: ____________________________________________________________
Knightly News
Page 12
February 2013
March - April Menu/Calendar
Sunday
* * Menu subject
to change * *
Monday
•Beefy Nachos, Corn,
Fruit, Milk
•Taco Salad, Corn
Chips, Fruit, Milk
Tuesday
•Chicken Nuggets, Mashed
Potatoes w/Chicken Gravy,
Fruit, Milk
•French Toast Stix,
Sausage Links, Hash
Browns, Orange Slices,
Milk
Athletic Boosters - 7:00 P.M.,
Community Room
MARCH
3
Daylight Savings
Time Begins,
Spring Ahead
Special Olympics Basketball
Tournament, 4:00 PM
10
4
5
•Mini Corn Dogs, Tater
Rounds, Fruit, Milk
•Beef Ravioli, Green
Beans, Butter Bread,
Fruit, Milk
Music Boosters - 7:00 P.M., Fine
Arts Wing
11
Regular Print Elementary Menu
(K-5)
•Tacos, Corn, Fruit, Milk
•Hot Dog or Coney
Dog, Tater Rounds,
Fruit, Milk
Italicized Print MS & HS Menu
(6-12)
17 St. Patrick's Day
18
25
Classroom 121
NO SCHOOL
Happy
Easter
Spring Break
Var Baseball w/Old Fort
Var Softball w/Fostoria, 4:30 PM
Athletic Boosters - 7:00 PM,
Community Room
31
This institute is an
equal opportunity
provider and
employer.
7
Thursday
1
APRIL
•Mini Corn Dogs, Tater
Rounds, Fruit, Milk
•Chicken Breast
Sandwich, French
Fries, Fruit, Milk
Var Baseball @ Pandora Gilboa
Var Softball @ Pandora Gilboa
JV Baseball @ Hopewell Loudon
Music Boosters - 7:00 P.M., Fine
Arts Wing
8
Friday
•French Toast Stix,
Sausage Links, Hash
Browns, Orange Slices,
Milk
•Hamburgers, French
Fries, Fruit, Milk
•Hamburgers, French
Fries, Fruit, Milk
•Salsbury Steak,
Mashed Potatoes w/
Beef Gravy, Butter
Bread, Fruit, Milk
•Tomato Soup, Grilled
Cheese Sandwich, Fruit,
Milk
•Tomato Soup, Grilled
Cheese Sandwich,
Corn, Fruit, Milk
Boy Scout Troop 313 - 7:00 PM,
Allen Twp. Center
VBMS Parent Advisory Coffee,
7:00 PM
District III OMEA Large Group
Contest @ Lima Senior HS
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament,
6:00PM
6
7
•Salsbury Steak, Mashed
Potatoes w/Beef Gravy,
Dinner Roll, Fruit, Milk
•Chicken Breast
Sandwich, Mashed
Potatoes w/Chicken
Gravy, Fruit, Milk
•Popcorn Chicken,
French Fries, Fruit, Milk
•Sausage Gravy over
Biscuits, Green
Beans, Fruit, Milk
Boy Scout Troop 313 7:00 PM, Allen Twp. Center
8
Board of Education meeting,
7:00 PM, Community Room
16
13
14
15
•Chicken Noodle Soup,
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Sandwich, Fruit, Milk
•Tacos, Corn, Fruit,
Milk
•Fish Sandwich, Tater
Rounds, Fruit, Milk
•Tuna & Noodles, Peas,
Dinner Roll, Fruit, Milk
Var Baseball w/Upper Sandusky,
5:00 PM
Softball w/Upper Sandusky
(scrimmage), 5:00 PM
JV Baseball @ Upper Sandusky,
26 (scrimmage), 4:30 PM
20
Waiver Day for
Teacher Work Day
Boy Scout Troop 313 - 7:00 PM,
Allen Twp. Center
27
Var Baseball w/Patrick Henry
Var Softball w/Patrick Henry
JV Baseball @ Lima Bath
Boy Scout Troop 313 7:00 PM, Allen Twp. Center
3
Kindergarten
Screening
Var Baseball w/Hopewell Loudon
Var Softball w/Hopewell Loudon
JV Baseball @ Findlay
9
21
NO SCHOOL for
students
•Macaroni & Cheese,
Broccoli, Dinner Roll,
Fruit, Milk
•Hamburgers, French
Fries, Fruit, Milk
2
End of Third Nine Weeks Var Baseball w/North Baltimore
(scrimmage) 12:00 Noon (DH)
•Hamburgers, French
Fries, Fruit, Milk
•Chicken Fried Steak,
Mashed Potatoes w/
Old Fashion Gravy,
Green Beans, Fruit,
Milk
•Lasagna, Tossed Salad,
Garlic Toast, Fruit, Milk
•Baked Steak, Mashed
Potatoes w/Beef
Gravy, Dinner Roll,
Fruit, Milk
9
8th Annual Dodgeball Tourney, HS
Gym, 7:00 PM
•Hamburgers, French
Fries, Fruit, Milk
•Hamburgers, French
Fries, Fruit, Milk
19
District III OMEA HS Large
Group Contest @ Lima
Senior HS
Special Olympics Basketball
Tournament, 4:00 PM
Show Choir Competition @
Teays Valley HS - Teays
Valley Show Choir Classic,
Ashville, OH
12
•Chicken Breast Sandwich, Carrot Stix w/Dip,
Fruit, Milk
•Salsbury Steak,
Mashed Potatoes w/
Beef Gravy, Butter
Bread, Fruit, Milk
Saturday
•Cheese Pizza, Tossed
Salad w/Ranch Dressing,
Fruit, Milk
•Cheese Pizza, Corn,
Fruit, Milk
•Beef & Noodles, Mashed
Potatoes, Dinner Roll,
Fruit, Milk
•Hamburger Gravy
over Mashed Potatoes,
Carrot Stix w/Dip,
Dinner Roll, Fruit, Milk
Boy Scout Troop 313 7:00 PM, Allen Twp. Center
•BBQ Rib Sandwich,
Lunch Prices:
French Fries, Fruit, Milk
K-5
$2.00 •Mini Corn Dogs,
6-12
$2.25 French Fries, Fruit,
Ala Carte
$2.50 Milk
Adult
$2.75 Var Baseball @ Lakota
(scrimmage), 4:30 PM
Milk
$0.50
Sandwich
$1.65 JV Baseball w/Lakota (scrimmage),
4:30 PM
French Fries
$1.50 Academic Boosters - 7:00 PM,
Ice Cream
$0.80
Home Resourse Management
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•Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce,
Green Beans, Garlic Toast,
Fruit, Milk
•Beefy Nachos, Corn,
Fruit, Milk
Wednesday
•Cheese Pizza, Corn,
Fruit, Milk
•Pepperoni Pizza,
Corn, Fruit, Milk
Var Baseball w/Cory Rawson
Var Softball w/Cory Rawson
MS Track @ Hardin Northern,
4:30 PM
Boy Scout Troop 313 10 7:00 PM, Allen Twp. Center
Softball Olive Garden Dinner,
Elem Cafeteria, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
District III Middle School Solo
and Ensemble Contest @
Elida HS
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NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
Spring Break
Spring Break
Var Baseball @ Riverdale
Softball @ Riverdale (scrimmage),
5:00 PM
JV Baseball w/Riverdale
(scrimmage)
•BBQ Chicken, Corn, Fruit,
Milk
•Spaghetti w/Meat
Sauce, Tossed Salad,
Garlic Toast, Fruit,
Milk
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•Chili & Cheese, Butter
Bread, Fruit, Milk
•Pepperoni & Cheese
Var Track @ Carey Relays, 10:00 AM
Breadstix, Corn, Fruit, Var Baseball w/Bluffton,
Milk
11:00 AM (DH)
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Var Track @ Hardin Northern,
4:30 PM
Var Baseball @ Miller City
Var Softball @ Miller City
Var Baseball @ Elmwood, 4:45 PM
Var Softball @ Elmwood, 4:45 PM
JV Baseball w/Elmwood, 4:45 PM
Softball @ Columbus Grove,
10:00 AM (DH)
JV Baseball @ Bluffton,
11:00 AM (DH)
•Baked Steak, Mashed
Potatoes w/Beef Gravy,
Dinner Roll, Fruit, Milk
•Macaroni & Cheese,
Broccoli, Dinner Roll,
Fruit, Milk
•Chicken Breast Sandwich, French Fries, Fruit,
Milk
•Mini Corn Dogs, Tater
Rounds, Fruit, Milk
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Var Softball w/St. Wendelin
JV Baseball w/Gibsonburg
Board of Education meeting,
7:00 PM, Community Rm
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Doug Mowrey Memorial
HS Track Invitational, 4:30 PM
Var Softball @ Ayersville
Invitational, 11:00 AM 3 games
MS Track - VB Black Knight
Relays, 9:00 AM
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