issue 3 may 2016 - Academy Publishing, Inc.

ISSUE
3
MAY
2016
Message from the Principal
Dear Cougar Families,
245 Cougar Way
Rotonda West, FL 33947
Phone:
941-697-5800
Office Hours:
8:00a.m. to 4:15p.m.
Principal:
Marcia Louden
Assistant Principal:
Bradley Gibson
Assistant Principal:
Maureen Watts
Guidance Counselor:
Ana Parajon (A-K)
Lisa Intihar (L-Z)
ESE Liason:
Gayle Horan
School Resource Officer:
Officer Sonne
It is May and our year is almost coming to an end. May can be the most exciting month
because we get a chance to recognize the many achievements of our students this year.
Our Student Awards programs were held at the beginning of May. Each grade level program
was the culmination of a year’s worth of work both in the classroom and in clubs, activities,
and volunteerism. Student were recognized as Academic Achievers which represent the
top 10% in a given class and our Cougar Awards that represent the highest achiever in a
given subject area, or what we fondly call the “Tippy Top” Award.
We celebrated the 8th grade class with a day-long activity that included yearbook signing,
games, and an afternoon at Oyster Creek Park pool, skate park, and athletic fields. The day
was filled with friends, food, and fun thanks to our PTO who sponsored the event.
May was Spring Concert time and we got to enjoy our Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble
on May 4th and our Concert Band on May 17th at the newly renovated Lemon Bay High
School Performing Arts Center. This is always a treat. Our bands, under the direction of
Mr. Ostrow always “knock our socks off” with amazing performances by our fine young
musicians.
With all of this said…..Cougar Families….It is time to say good-bye. It has been a
great thirty two year run in Charlotte County and thirty seven years in
education all together. My last day will be May 27th. I feel very
fortunate to have served Englewood families for more
than three decades. I have fond memories of many
of you who I taught, counseled, disciplined, guided,
and encouraged as you made your journey to
adulthood. It has been a great joy for me
to have the opportunity to know your
children as the next generation. I can
assure you, I will always remember
the good things and I will cherish
these memories in my heart.
God Bless you all,
Marcia Louden
Principal
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Congratulations to
our March Students
of the Month!
6th Grade
Alexis Reid
Jackson Benedict
Savannah Holmes
Chase Tudor
7th Grade
Dominic Turner
Joey Calleia
Josephine Gould
Trinity Angelo
8th Grade
Jessica Beaulieu
Caitlin Forsythe
Nhuy Do
Zachary McNalty
National Junior
Honor Society
The following students were elected to
be officers in NJHS by their NJHS peers.
President- Lauren Ragazzone
Vice President- Anna Barber
Secretary- Trayton White
Treasurer- Jenna Davids
L.A. Ainger Middle School: Semester 2 Exam Schedule
May 19th – 26th, 2016
Thursday
Friday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
May 19th
May 20th
May 23rd
May 24th
May 25th
May 26th
Lang. Arts
Lang. Arts
Social Studies
Social Studies
Exploratory
Exploratory
Science
Science
Math
Math
Tech
Tech
Important Reminders:
• Students who have 10 or more absences (Excused and/or Unexcused) in any class must earn a “C”
or better on the semester exam to earn a passing semester grade.
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Study guides will be available May 12th on the teacher websites.
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Exams missed and not completed by May 26th should be arranged with guidance for summer
hours.
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NO BACKPACKS on campus Wednesday May 25th & Thursday May 26th. PE drawstring backpacks
are allowed and can be taken to PE lockers before school. Lunches may be carried on campus.
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All library books must be returned by May 19th. All library fines must be paid by May 19th.
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All textbooks must be returned by May 24th.
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Semester exams are 20% of the semester grade for middle school classes.
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Semester exams are 30% of the semester grade for Algebra 1, Physical Science Honors, Digital
Design, and Civics.
T-Shirt Contest Winners
Englewood Water District’s annual DropSaver
T-Shirt Contest held an awards presentation on
the morning of May 17th in the front office by
Mrs. Teresa Herzog, administrative assistant for
the EWD. The contest was run through the art
classes this semester.
1st place Nataliya Troshuk - 7th Grade
2nd place Irma Watson – 7th Grade
3rd place Harley Wisniewski – 8th Grade
Honorable Mentions:
Isabella Kinsey – 7th Grade
Layla Begin – 7th Grade
Annaleise Bert – 7th Grade
1st Place winner: Nataliya Troshuk
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G1 News
Mentors add a rich tapestry to a classroom.
G1 is fortunate to have two dedicated
classroom mentors. Mrs. Catherine Perry
and Dr. George Tilley. They volunteer
weekly in our class and bring the gift of
time and talent. Thank you for being an
integral part of the G1 team!
Our classroom garden has provided many
opportunities to use our reasoning skills.
Many variables this year affected our
garden, unusually hot fall temperatures
and caterpillars that enjoyed the broccoli
and cauliflower that we were growing.
We have maintained a garden without
chemicals to leave less of a thumbprint
on our environment. We are presently
harvesting string beans, and are looking
forward to digging up a large crop of
sweet potatoes soon. Next year we will
start more plants in small containers and
nurture them prior to planting them in
the large garden. Our rose and butterfly
garden are also thriving!
Student Activity Counsel
The L.A. Ainger Student Activity Counsel and the PBiS team has had a busy year. Thanks
to a great group of students, we have been able to organize six socials and two formal
dances. The socials were held after school and allowed the students to come, play sports,
games, and just sit around and visit with each other. Our winter dance, “Fire and Ice,” was
a great success. The students came back to campus in the evening, all dressed up and had
an enjoyable evening of music and good food. Our spring dance was held on May 6th and
the theme was “Ever After.”
The team is proud of the various programs we helped sponsor at our school. This year,
we paid for the Edu-Typing program for all of the students to use through their computer
classes. A Language Arts class, with our support, purchased a class set of books, audio
CD’s, and the movie, “Catching Fire.” The group has been active with planning pep rallies
at school, hot cocoa and freezie pops in the mornings and supplying freezie pops for our
upcoming field days.
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Family and Consumer Sciences
As part of learning about the Restaurant and Food/Beverage Service careers, students
practiced culinary skills. A few of the sixth and seventh grades favorite recipes are soft
pretzels, apple crisp, pizza, kale chips and crunchy garbanzo beans. Microwaved Apple Crisp
Photoshop Certified
Students
Ainger is extremely proud of the following
NINE students who passed the industry
certification tests in Photoshop CC 2015 on
their first attempt.
Karoline Bellamy
Alex Carabes
Mary Gionet
Brett Phillips
Carli Rosencrantz
Lauralyn Brashear
Hannah Roushia
Jimmy Joiner
Justin Jones-Hayward
Several students came very close to passing.
We have 20 days until our retake and will
be working hard to prepare the remaining
students for the retake.
Science Fair
This past January, L. A. Ainger sent 12 students
to the Regional Science Fair in Ft. Myers.
Students had to represent their projects and
undergo intense judging for 3 hours. These
students competed among 350+ projects and
were able to take home awards because of
their commitment and dedication in science.
Our students did very well with 11 placing
ribbons. Congratulations to the following
students: First place ribbons went to Hannah
Schoff and Katie Krohn. Ximena Arias and
Mickayla Hayes won a second place ribbon for
their team effort. Elizabeth Ahlers and Aiden
Koss both won third place ribbons. Ethan Dill,
Marshall Locke, Jack Kimball, Kara Handwork,
and Elise Lucas were all recognized with
honorable mention ribbons. Harley Rusher
won a first place ribbon and then competed
at the state competition placing 7th in the
environmental science category. All of these
students will be recognized by the Charlotte
County School Board on May 10th for their
outstanding achievements.
3 C apples (canned or fresh) 2/3 C oats 2/3 C brown sugar 1/3 C softened butter
½ C flour
¾ t cinnamon
Place apples in 8x8x2 glass pan. If fresh sprinkle with 2T lemon juice. Microwave for 7-10
minutes
Crunchy Garbanzo Beans
Rinse canned garbanzo beans (or soak dry beans in water over night). Drain and dry beans. Place on baking sheet, drizzle oil and salt. Bake 425 degrees, stirring every 10-15 minutes,
until golden and crunchy. Kale Chips
Rinse and dry kale, peel off of rib. Spread on baking sheet, toss with a drizzle of oil, and salt. Stir occasionally. Bake at 350 until crispy. Pizza Crust
2 C flour 8T olive oil
1 t salt 2/3 C water
2 T baking powder
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Add water and 6 T oil, mix well. Knead dough for 2
minutes on lightly floured board. Lightly flour pizza pan and place dough ball on pizza pan. Press into a flat circle. Brush dough with remaining olive oil. Top dough with sauce and
cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Soft Pretzels
1 package of yeast 1 egg, beaten
1 ½ C warm water (110-115 degrees) kosher salt
1 T sugar
1 t salt
4 C flour
1. Dissolve yeast in water in large measuring cup. Add sugar and salt and stir.
2. Pour in large mixing bowl with flour. Blend well and form a dough ball.
3. Put a small amount of flour on board, knead until smooth.
4. Roll into log shape and cut into 12-14 pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope and twist
into pretzel shape. (make a long “u”, criss- cross ends twice and pull down toward you,
making sure the 3 holes are large.)
5. Arrange on 2 lightly greased cookie sheets.
6. Brush pretzels with egg, sprinkle with salt.
7. Bake 425 for 15 minutes, until browned.
Hint- if you don’t want all 12 at once, freeze 1 sheet and pop pretzels into a zip lock bag! Then you cake make a few at a time. ‘Cougar Tracks’
May 2016 • Issue # 3 • Published Four Times Per Year
Charlotte County Public Schools
1445 Education Way • Port Charlotte, FL 33948-1052
Basic Supply List for 2016-17
Exploratories/Electives
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6 - 3 prong 2 pocket folders
Purchase only if your student is scheduled in any of these courses.
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5 packages of loose leaf paper - wide rule
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2- 3 ring (1 inch) binders - for Science and Math
Adv Art: (full year): 8 1/2x 11 or 9x12 sketchbook, eraser, colored pencils,
sharpener, pencil, disinfecting wipes, 2 Sharpies, 11/14 canvas or larger.
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#2 wooden pencils with erasers
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Blue or black ink pens
General Art: (18 wks): 8 1/2x11 or 9x12 sketchbook or duo tang folder with
printer paper, eraser, colored pencils, sharpener, pencil, disinfecting wipes,
printer paper.
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Yellow and pink highlighters
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Earbuds
Family & Consumer Science: (18 wks.)- duo tang folder, loose leaf paper,
pencil/pen, tissues, sewing projects (notified at pre-school open house)
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1 thumb drive 2G or higher for academic purposes
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Colored pencils
PE: printer paper, band aids, disinfecting wipes, athletic tape, painters tape,
tissues, hair ties and socks.
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1-box of tissues for homeroom
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Band: (full year) Pencil and colored highlighter
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1 package loose leaf wide-ruled paper for homeroom
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STEM: (8th grade) tissues, pencils, loose leaf paper, printer paper
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Pencil sharpener
A few spots are left!
We need you!
Advertise in the Cougar Tracks! This is a wonderful way for
your company to get community recognition and exposure,
and at the same time help support your local schools!
Toni Ogilvie • [email protected]
L.A. Ainger Middle School
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Tuesday, May 17th:
Concert Band - Spring Concert
BAND
The Cougar Band will have their final performance of the year on Tuesday, May 17th at the
LBHS Performing Arts Center. The concert will begin at 7pm and will feature our beginning,
intermediate, and advanced band students. The advanced band will have a special guest
performance with members of the Charlotte Chorale under the direction of Dr. Bill Dederer.
You won’t want to miss this!
April 29th - May 1st: USF Honor Band
Congratulations to the six students that attended the USF Symphonic Celebration at the end
of April. These students and others were nominated by Mr. Ostrow and performed in one of
two large MS ensembles with professional clinicians and guest composer Michael Sweeney.
T​ he students selected were Lexie Mason on flute, Dawson Carr on clarinet, Gwyn Tusia on
clarinet, Brianna Henesy-Claudio on french horn, Zach Abraham on trombone, and Dustin
Vadnais on trombone.
May 6th - 8th: District 11 Honor Band
This is the first year that our district has decided to host an all-district, by audition only, honor
band. Students that were interested received the audition music at the end of March and
worked independently on etudes and scales. They then auditioned on Saturday. April 16th
at Braden River HS. Of the sixty three member 7th and 8th grade district honor band, Ainger
had NINE students selected. Students from Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, Hardee, and Desoto
auditioned. Congratulations to the following students:
Kaylee Alameda, 8th Grade, 2nd Chair Flute (of 8)
Miranda Tate, 8th Grade, 4th Chair Flute (of 8)
Ashley Gray, 8th Grade, 9th Chair Clarinet (of 12)
Bill Reed, 8th Grade, Bari Sax
Alexis Mallory, 7th Grade, 2nd Chair Trumpet (of 10)
Christian Van Buren, 7th Grade, 7th Chair Trumpet (of 10)
Dustin Vadnais, 8th Grade, 6th Chair Trombone (of 6)
Zach Abraham, 8th Grade, 2nd Chair Baritone (of 5)
Ryan Hill, 7th Grade, 5th Chair Baritone (of 5)
Their performance was held at the Sarasota Opera House on Mother’s Day!
2016 Ringling Englewood Youth Art
Showcase Participants
Ringling Youth Art Show was held from April 1st through April 8th at the Ringling Englewood Art Center. The
reception was held on Saturday, April 2nd from 12-3 p.m. and was attended by 375+ people. Students
from all Englewood area schools were represented at this unique art show. The listing below represents
the diverse showing of art from Ainger Artists.
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Teammates Amanda Darna and Miranda Tate
Teammates Sabrina Lefebvre and Angela Delucca
In the last couple weeks, students grades 6-8 have been FSA testing. Students who were not testing on
specific days had a modified schedule that included one block period each day that was 85 minutes in
length.
Mrs. Broyles decided that she was going to surprise her advanced art students with a “FACE OFF” type
contest. When students entered the classroom, each drew a playing card. Students with matching cards
became teammates in the “FACE OFF CHALLENGE.”
Best Overall-Sabrina Lopez and Carly Brzostek
Each team had a table of items that included sticks, raffia, tissue, different types of paper, wire, hot glue
and other decorative items. Teams were assigned to create a work of art using said materials in the 85
minute period including clean up. Each set off to make a preliminary sketch of their idea during the first
10 minutes of challenge.
Once ideas were established, students began collecting extras off the counter and designing their basic
design ideas. We had a few thefts of ideas, just like in the business world, which forced groups to think
beyond their original intentions.
Toward the end of the session, students were reminded that the projects needed to be displayed some
way. Donated marble pieces, heavy duty cardboard and decorative wire were used to suspend or create
a base for their art.
Throughout the school day, all Mrs. Broyles classes voted on three catergories: Best Overall, Most Creative
and Most Unusual. Winners received art supplies from Mrs. Broyles.
Most Creative-Shania Simpson and Rose Bauer
Ainger artwork is also displayed on http://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=55326
985 published artworks 269 artist statements 501 artist fans 595 comments and 128,426 visitors to our
page since we started several years ago.
Most Unusual-Armani Karr and Lauralyn Brashear
Charlotte County Public Schools
Non Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Orlando, FL
Permit #2346
L.A. Ainger Middle School
245 Cougar Way
Rotonda West, FL 33947
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2016 Spring Cross Country
Season Results
Forty-five Ainger students met this spring to work on their
running stamina and to earn school mileage for the Billion
Mile Race Challenge, a nation-wide challenge for schools
and organizations to strive to meet this year. Cougar Cross
Country submitted 466 miles this year. Top runners were Taylor
Moorman with 29.5 miles, Colter Blanton with 27.75, Elexis
Lamparello and Jenna Smith with 23.5, Royanna Robjsek with
22.5, Jake Perry with 21.75, and Spencer Menezes with 20.5
miles. Students did an exceptional job. Over 10 students won
t-shirts from Quality Socket Screw Manufacturing Corporation
due to running over 13.1 miles, which is a half marathon. We
must give a shout out to David Lanham and Joan Mangone for
helping assist in this program.
Track and Field
Many Ainger students are also involved in track and field this
May. The season started Monday, May 2nd and ran through
Saturday, May 14th. Students competed in the long jump,
100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600 meter run at the track meet on
Saturday, May 14th in Punta Gorda. Watch for the results in the
summer newsletter.
Wrestling
Congratulations to the AINGER Cougar Wrestling team for their second
place finish at the Charlotte County Championships. Individual Place
winners for the Matmen are as follows:
Champions: Jaaron Zapatka (115 pounds), Todd Ryan (140 pounds), AJ
Medina (155 pounds) and Dimitri Saaby (165 pounds).
Second place: Elijiah Hamsher (105 pounds) and Marshall Locke (130
pounds).
Third place: Vic Fazler (90 pounds), Kolbe Keaser (140 pounds) and Ian
Miller (heavyweight).
Fourth place: Alex Whispell (140 pounds) and Shawn Nyugen (165
pounds).
Fifth place: Nathan Willis (105 pounds).
Boys Gym
Ainger’s 6th grade boys have shown some speed in gym class. The
following students have the best times in the listed races. Great job boys!
40 Yard Dash: Gabe Arritt
100 Meter Dash: Lance Schyck
200 Meter Dash: Gabe Arritt
400 Meter Dash: Lance Schyck
800 Meter Dash: Rhondy Weston
Mile Run: Jacob Perry