MCSCommunityConnectionsDecember 2013

December 2013
Happy Holidays!
Gary Barber, Superintendent
District Service Center - 420 Presidential Dr., Suite B, Marion, OH 43302 • (740) 387-3300 • www.marioncityschools.org
MCS Administrators Push Peanuts for Christmas Clearinghouse
Marion City Schools were well represented in the annual Marion Peanut Push for charity.
Grant Middle School Principal, Amy Wood, captured the Queen title for the second year in
a row, raising a total of $1, 090 and Alex Herr, second grade student at Harrison Elementary
raised $102 to reign as the Prince.
Superintendent, Gary Barber, Assistant Superintendent, Steve
Anway and Harding Principal, Kirk Koennecke pushed a peanut
for a great cause. Harding High School student Nathan Osborne
also pushed a peanut.
A big thanks
goes out to
Jodi Rife,
secretary at
Marion City
Schools for
coordinating
the Christmas
Clearinghouse
for the past 14
years.
MCS Staff Retires With a Total of 57 Years of Service to District
Farewell to our Student Services Director, Sandy Borland, Curriculum
Director, Carol Thiede and Curriculum Secretary, Rita Stephens. With 57
years total service to the Marion City Schools, we say farewell and wish
our ladies the best of luck.
Sandy Borland. Sandy’s career began in 1972
at Meeker Elementary School as a Kindergarten
teacher; she then taught 5th grade at Caledonia
Elementary; 1st grade at Grand Prairie; was a
Pleasant Elementary Special Ed Tutor; and Waldo
Elementary as a 6th grade teacher. At Ridgedale
she taught 1st, 3rd, 6th, & 7th; served as Guidance Counselor, District Testing Director, Student
Services Supervisor and Assistant Principal. She
was Director of Special Education at North Central Ohio Educational Service Center. At Marion
City Schools she was Principal at Taft Middle & Grant Middle School,
House D; Superintendent of Rushmore Academy and will finish her career
out as the Director of Student Services.
Her future plans are to travel with her husband Rick and spend time
with her grandchildren.
Rita Stephens. Rita began her career with the
Marion City Schools in 1988. She was a secretary at Colonial Acres Elementary School from
1988-1998. In 1999 to the present she came to the
Administration Office as Curriculum secretary.
Her future plans are to travel with her husband
Dwayne and spend time with her grandchildren.
Carol Thiede. Carol
began her career in 1974.
She taught in Cincinnati,
Alabama, and California. In 1994, she started at Marion City Schools as
a Reading Recovery Title 1 teacher at Silver Street
Elementary. In 1999, she became District Literacy
Coordinator and in 2006, Director of Curriculum.
Her future plans are to travel, relax and enjoy life
with her husband Bob and children, Beau and
Casey.
We wish Sandy, Carol and Rita the best of luck and thank them for their
dedication to the students and staff at Marion City Schools.
Kory Kirkpatrick’s Jersey Retired at Basketball Tournament
The Kory Kirkpatrick Basketball Tournament was played over the Thanksgiving
Holiday weekend. Kory’s Jersey #3 was retired at a half-time ceremony involving
Kory’s Father, Jeff Kirkpatrick, sister, Hannah Kirkpatrick and grandmother, Nita
Kirkpatrick.
Emmanuel Ross received the “Spirit of the Game” award and Tyler Longstreth
was one of the
“Tournament All
Team” selections.
Basketball
season is here!
• Grades K-6: Pee-Wee Basketball started December 7. The program is held at the high school
on Saturday mornings from 8:15-9:30 am. This year’s dates are December 7, 14, 21,
January 4, 11, 18, and 25. Early registration was due in November, but late registrations will be
accepted.
• The JV/Varsity teams started the season with the 2nd Annual Kory Kirkpatrick Tip-Off
Classic on November 29 and 30. Thanks to all who made it possible!
• Check out the boys’ basketball web page on the Marion City Schools website! Schedules,
rosters, photos, news articles, and other information is available.
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Grant Students Collect Items
For Christmas Clearing House
Grant Middle School students collect canned goods, non-perishable
items and toys for Christmas Clearinghouse.
Marion City Schools Community Connections december 2013
HHS Choir and Orchestra
Present Fall Concert
Harding High School presented their Fall Concert on November 21 at
Harding High School. The concert included the Freshman Choir, Pop Choir,
and Symphonic Chorale, under the direction of Mrs. Linda Peterson and Mrs.
Tanyce Addison.
The Orchestra
performed under
the direction of
Mrs. Sarah Shroll.
Nine selections
were sung by the
choirs and four
selections were
performed by the
orchestra.
McKinley’s 1st Grade Celebrates
Thanksgiving With Feast
McKinley’s first grade students made their own Thanksgiving feast. They
used an antique butter churn to make butter. They also made cornbread muffins, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pies in a cup with the help of their first
grade teachers Cathy Bell, Jennifer Layne, Taylor Miller, and Jessica Meisel.
25th Annual Mistletoe Craft
Show a HUGE Success!
120 vendors lined the hallways and the gym for the 25th annual Harding
Mistletoe Craft show. Vendors included Harding High School students in Ms.
Cheri Tolly’s class. They made a quilt to raffle off and Student Council members sold snow globes and Christmas wooden plaques. Food was available by
the Harding Music Booster and pictures with Santa.
Public Educated About
“The Leader in Me” Program
Harrison Elementary
students talk about “The
Leader in Me” program
on WMRN Radio with
teacher, Mary Krell and
Principal, Leah Filliater.
Compare. There is a difference.
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’s Jewelers
West Center Street, Marion 740-383-4083
www.carrollsonline.com
december 2013 Marion City Schools Community Connections
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Grant Raises Money to Crown Peanut Push Queen
Grant Middle School staff and students raised $1,090 to make their Principal, Mrs. Amy Wood, Queen of the Peanut Push.
Students gave money to dress down for the week and to throw a pie in the face of their favorite teacher and principal.
The top five contestants raising the most money were: Mrs. Robin Vansickle, Mr. Jon Ratliff, Mrs. Amber Hufford, Mr. Justin
Rigsby and Resource Officer Mr. Dave Dunaway. All proceeds benefit The Christmas Clearinghouse.
Garfield Students Holds Annual
Thanksgiving Feast
Hub21 Awarded “Most
Promising New Program”
Garfield Elementary had their annual Thanksgiving Feast for all the
students and staff. Tri-Rivers Culinary Arts students cooked the turkeys
again this year. Employees from the Multi-County Correctional Center,
Garfield PTA and Mr. & Mrs. Vanmeter served. Turkey, dressing, green
beans, mashed potatoes and
gravy, and pumpkin pie were
served.
Hub21, a program developed with 21st century grant funds awarded to Harding High School last summer, recently was awarded most
promising new program at the Ohio School Board Association conference in Columbus, Ohio. Conceived as an extended day/after school
program, the Hub is currently serving learning needs of high school
students. However, adult and family learning are in view in the near
future through MOOC facilitated cohorts (free online college classes) and
Career Connections, a program of the Hub designed to partner with area
businesses to strengthen, develop and empower a skilled 21st century
work force. New classes designed to provide family learning choices are
anticipated to be available later in 2014.
The Hub has already hosted a number of exciting events including a special information session on Google Glass by Brad Henry from
The Ohio State University. Students learned about the glass project and
several had the chance to try on the glasses afterwards! Hub students
joined National Honor Society students and adults from the Marion City
Schools staff as well as community business owners to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner complete with a cooking demonstration class. Families
who attended were gifted Thanksgiving foods including a turkey, thanks
to Dr. Scot Gray. In December, the Hub sponsored a student Focus
Group on Finance as well as a Coding Hour where students were invited
to ‘play’ with coding projects on the newly purchased Chromebooks.
Exciting plans are in store for innovative, new classes and programs
targeted at preparing students for local and international careers in technology, manufacturing and business. Second semester will see enriched
arts options as students will be given the chance to take a photography
class and a global perspectives class for credit in the Hub during the
extended day hours of 2:30-5:30, Monday through Thursday.
MOOCs, or massive open online courses, are free open, online classes
taught by elite universities. Facilitated MOOC cohorts are an exciting
new way for those interested in engaging college level learning to try
their hand at college. All are encouraged to get involved in a class - especially students who have NOT yet earned a college degree. Check out
www.coursera.org www.udacity.com or ItunesU for more information.
Call or email Mrs. Watkins at the Hub if you think you may be interested
in joining our January cohort classes titled Grow to Greatness (Darden
Business School course) or Gamification (coding and gaming design from
University of Pennsylvania). Come and learn more in general about this
revolutionary development in higher ed on Tues., Jan. 14 from 6-7:30 pm
at the Media center in Harding High School.
We welcome your feedback and ideas! Collaborating to prosper the
Your Child’s Counselor Meetings
people and community ofMeet
Marion!
Sincerely, Sharon Watkins, Coordinator, Hub21@Harding
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George Washington Students Celebrate With Song
Don’t Forget About the Boys & Girls Club This Winter!
Brr….it’s cold outside!! Are you looking for something fun to do afterschool and stay warm! Boys & Girls Club is the place to be! We currently
have 302 members enrolled and have an average of 134 members daily
participate in our program. Members participate in a wide range of activities such as physical activities in the gym and dance room! Members also
participate in activities in the art room, game room, library, computer lab
and teen center. We are also working on a Christmas performance for our
kindergartens through 2nd graders. Our older members will be participating in a talent show in the Spring, and are already preparing!
We serve members Kindergarten through high
school, from 3:00-7:00 pm, Monday- Friday.
Project MORE Provides
One-on-One Mentoring
Grant Students Prepare
Canadian Recipes
The mentoring program, Project
MORE, was implemented by Sherry
Jacobs at George Washington Elementary
School on September 29th. This program
is funded through Ohio’s Early Literacy
and Reading Readiness Grant.
The program supplements classroom
reading and writing instruction, is
scientifically based and features one-onone reading mentoring. The purpose of
Project MORE is to identify the student’s
area of need and supply support
enabling them to read on grade level.
Volunteers are recruited and receive
training from the Project MORE Coordinator related to teaching their students
at their current reading level in the areas of fluency and comprehension.
Lesson plans are developed by the Project MORE Coordinator. Currently
20 mentors meet with 15 students for 30 minutes a session four times per
week. Anyone interested in serving as a mentor at George Washington for
one and a half hours one
day per week is invited
to call the school at
740-223-3883.
Upon completion of
the 4-5 day unit the book
and other information is
sent home for the students to share. After their
parent or guardian has
signed a note acknowledging the child has read
the book to them, the students receive a reward.
All students involved in
the program at George
Washington Elementary
have grown at least one
reading level since they
began working with their
mentor.
Also, don’t forget about our School Days Out
Program when school is out!
We are open for members from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm,
December 23rd, 26th, 27th, 30th, 31st, and January 2nd & 3rd.
Come and join us for a safe, warm and FUN time!
Mr. Scott
Webster’s
students at
Grant are
excited about
trying a new
recipe from
Canada. Mrs.
Kelly Barber
came to their
classroom
to tell them
about Canada
and helped
them prepare
a pecan tart
recipe.
Mrs. Barber was born
in Canada. She shared
stories of Canadian
traditions.
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ABC Channel 6 TV Visits Taft
For Special Assembly
Garfield Students Collect $$$
For Typhoon Relief Fund
Chief Meterologist Bill Kelly from ABC Channel 6 TV in Columbus,
Ohio came to Taft Elementary. The flight crew from channel six flew their
helicopter and landed in the field at the school. The students were allowed to look in the helicopter and ask questions. The students formed the
number 6 on the field as the helicopter filmed it from the sky.
Then it was
off to the cafetorium for an assembly with Bill
Kelly. He talked
to the students
about the weather and explained
how fog was
formed and then
demonstrated it
by using dry ice
and warm water
to make the effect.
The students have been studying weather as a part of their curriculum.
Each month the teachers pick a star student from their classroom.
The star students from November met with Mrs. Bailey, the principal of
Garfield.
They wanted to help raise money for the Philippine Typhoon Fund,
so they made bracelets and sold them to the students at lunch time. They
raised a total of $180.
Notes From the Harding High School Guidance Office
To all high school students:
• Presidential Pride Academic Assistance Period –
It is 25 minutes of assistance at the end of each day.
During this time, the staff is available to provide
proactive support through one-on-one or small
group instruction. In addition, this program should
aid in student-teacher relationships by providing
individual time for students. Buses run at the traditional time (2:30). Students who are not assigned
to Academic Assistance and have transportation
available may leave at 2:00 or report to the cafeteria,
computer lab, or library. Once the period starts at
2:05, students are required to stay with teachers
until 2:30.
• Homework Assistance - FREE academic help
offered to our students Mondays –Thursdays from
2:30-4:00 pm in the high school media center. Students can get help with homework, projects, studying for quizzes/tests/OGT, etc. They can use the
computers for educational purposes. Students can
come for the whole time or just for what is needed.
Students are asked to sign in and out just so we
have record of who attends. An “Activity Bus” is
available to take students home for free at 3:30! The
MAT bus is also available if needed for 60¢.
• HUB21@Harding – This is an opportunity available for students to take make-up and/or enrichment classes online during a study hall, after school,
or on your own time. Programs, courses, and events
are operating now from 2:30-5:30, Monday-Thursday. Many new things are being planned that will
strengthen student learning skills as well as provide fresh opportunities for students and adults to
learn in new ways! Keep watching! A full calendar
of programs will be starting in January! See your
guidance counselor or Sharon Watkins to learn more
about this.
• OGT –Ohio Graduation Tests results will be
back in December and early January. The test will
be offered again in March when all sophomores will
test for the first time and any juniors and seniors
who still need to pass any certain section.
• PowerSource is the online program that is used
to keep track of grades and attendance. Account
information has gone out for both parents and
students. If you have questions, please feel free to
call or email your teachers, counselors, or principals
with any comments or concerns.
• Harding HS Open House – to be help Thursday,
January 16 from 6-8:00 pm. This will be a time for
us to show off all that we do in this building. We
encourage current students and parents, 8th grade
families, and community members to come and
explore.
• Exams/End of semester - Courses/credits are
earned by semester with grades averaged from
quarter one, quarter two, and the semester exam;
a student must have a passing grade on two of the
three. So, if a student fails the first quarter (either
on effort or attendance), he/she can still pass the semester by passing the second quarter and the exam!
Exams are scheduled for December 18, 19, and 20.
Winter/Christmas Vacation is December 21-January 5. The end of the second quarter/semester is
Friday, January 17.
• Exams Schedule: December 18 (pd. 10),
December 19 (pds. 1, 3, 6/7 or 7/8,), and Dec. 20
(pds. 2, 4/5, 5/6, 9). (Please see our website for the
complete schedule.) It is important for students to
take exams seriously. We have moved the timeframe of taking exams prior to the holiday break
over the past several years in order to keep students focused before the break and to try to avoid
snow day interruptions in January. Students are
encouraged to work hard in these last couple
weeks of the semester!
freshmen: Class of 2017
• Remember the importance of good attendance, passing grades, and making productive
plans for life after high school.
• Tri-Rivers Career Center (TRCC) has two programs available for current freshmen (next year’s
sophomores). These are: Transition and STEPS.
Applications to attend next year are available
now ONLINE at www.tririvers.com and due by
February 15 for priority consideration. You need
at least 2 credits to apply for these programs. See
your counselor if you have questions.
SOPHOMORES: Class of 2016
• Tri-Rivers Career Center (TRCC) came to
Harding in November to talk about programs
available for next year; all sophomores should
have seen the presentations and have been invited
to visit TRCC for “Exploring Career Days” on
December 4th. Applications to attend next year
are available ONLINE at www.tririvers.com and
due by February 15 for priority consideration.
You need at least 6 core credits to apply for junior/
senior programs.
Juniors: class of 2015
• It’s never too early to start planning for life after graduation – start now to do some research on
careers, colleges, military, jobs, etc. Plan to take
the ACT and/or SAT sometime this year.
• Information will be available in January from
the I CAN Center of Excellence about an ACT
Prep Workshop Program. Make sure you take
advantage of this opportunity!
Renhill Group is
now hiring substitute
staff for
Marion City Schools!
Teachers, classroom aides, & one-on-one aides
Apply online at www.renhillgroup.com
Click “NOW HIRING”
EOE
SenIOrs: class of 2014
• What are your plans???? – the year is going by
quickly . . .
• If you have not taken the ACT or SAT yet, make
plans now for one of these dates: ACT – Feb. 8 and
SAT – Jan. 25; registration materials are available in
the guidance office but you can also look online.
• Recommendations – students should ask now
for letters from teachers, coaches, employers, etc.
for college and scholarship applications.
• College applications should be in the works!
- If you can get this done through Winter Break,
that would be great.
- You do not need to wait for your ACT scores to
apply to a college. That information can come later
directly from ACT or on your transcript.
- If you apply to a college on-line, you need to
notify your guidance counselor, so that a counselor
form and/or transcript can be sent.
• Scholarships
- The sharing of scholarship information is an
on-going process, but most local scholarships are
available after January 1st, and particularly February through April. Announcements are made via
telecom, on the board outside of our office, and via
our website. The applications/directions are available on the board inside the guidance office.
- On any scholarship, if you need educational
information (like your transcript) for any application, please see your guidance counselor with as
much notice as possible so that the information can
be prepared and sent out prior to the deadlines!
• Financial Aid - The Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available after January
1st. There will be “Completion Nights” to help
fill this out at OSUM/MTC in January/February.
Dates are: Jan 15, 28, 30, Feb 4, 6, 8, 9, and 13. See
our website for more specific information!
• Counselors will talked to seniors again in
Meet in
Your
Child’s
Counselor
classes
December
about
more of Meetings
this information.
Similar information and more is available on the
school website under the high school
guidance page.
Mrs. Deb Sanchez; Ms. Debbie Maynard (A-G);
Mr. Mike Light (H-O); Mrs. Jenni Jury (P-Z); Mrs.
Mary Edington, Secretary, 740-223-4640.
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Marion City Schools Community Connections december 2013
Rushmore Academy, We Have a Lot to Be Thankful For!
We are thankful for the record breaking turn
out we had this year at our 5th Annual Pancake
Breakfast. We served over 1,300 pancakes to
several students, their families, MCS employees,
and members of our community. We are greatly
thankful for everyone who got a chance to enjoy
our pancake breakfast including our community
partners and job site supervisors who help make
our job program successful. Most of all, we are
thankful that we get the chance to be a part of
all of the lives of our students, who are all truly
amazing. In Miss Haas’ 9th and 10th grade Writing classes, the students completed a Thanksgiving assignment. Here is what some of the assignments said:
“I am thankful for Rushmore Academy because
before I attended here, I thought my life was going downhill all the way. Rushmore changed my
life. Rushmore taught me all the better things in
life and how to go down the right path. I love all
the teachers and staff. I love how Rushmore helps
you get a job and your diploma. Rushmore is the
best choice. It is so much more than a school, it’s a
life changing event.”
“I am thankful for Rushmore because the
teachers understand you more and are more understandable with us. They connect with us like a
person from your family should.”
Santa’s Helper Visits
Rushmore Academy!
“I’m thankful for Rushmore because it keeps
me in school and out of trouble. There’s no
trouble in this school and it has great food. I
look forward to going to school.”
“I am thankful for Rushmore because the
job program helped me get a job I’ve had for
two months now. I am also thankful for the
help and support I get here. I can truly say that
Rushmore is a one of a kind school.”
“I am thankful for Rushmore because they
accepted me for who I am. They accepted the
baggage I came with and have helped me a lot
along the way. Rushmore has given me a lot of
“second” chances. I’m doing amazing now and
come to school every day. I am very thankful
to Rushmore for not giving up on me when
everyone else did.”
“I am thankful for Rushmore because I
wouldn’t be anywhere right now. I would
have dropped out. I wouldn’t have a job and I
wouldn’t be doing as well as I am doing now.
I’m happy I have got the chance to be here. I
love being here.”
“I’m thankful for Rushmore Academy
because of its modified schedule. Without the
modified schedule, I and a lot of other students, would be failing right now. Rushmore
really saved my life. I was going down the
wrong path and Rushmore motivated me to
make the right life decisions. I’m also thankful
for having a staff dedicated to helping us succeed in school and life.”
“I am thankful for Rushmore Academy because this school helps you out and gets you
prepared for life. This school is actually just like
any other school no matter what anyone says
about it. I have met a bunch of nice people when
I got here, including the teachers. They are seriously the nicest people I have ever met because
they are not only teachers, they are like your best
friends as well.”
“I am thankful for what Rushmore Academy
has taught me. They have taught me that they
actually care about what we do with our lives.
They help us get jobs so people can take care of
their families.”
“I am thankful for Rushmore Academy because I have got help making big changes in my
life. I have become a better person. I have better
grades with the help of the teachers. They help
me understand the material better. They have
taught me that I have a purpose and to never
give up. I also feel like I am never alone and
always have someone to talk to. “
One of Santa’s helpers came to Rushmore Academy on December 11th to give out gifts to thirty-three children
of the Rushmore Academy students. The Fraternal Order of Police once again donated $1,000 to buy toys for all
of the kids.
Steve Vanderhoff – Director, Rushmore Academy
december 2013 Marion City Schools Community Connections
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Grants Fall Concert a Hit!
Grant Middle School presented their fall Concert on November 19th at the school. Seventh and
8th grade choirs sang seven songs. Soloists were: Richelle Millhouse, Brenna Southward and
Brendan Swihart, and Colton Hoffman. Brenman
Thrasher on percussion. The Group “Nine” from the
Nazarene Church also sang three songs.
The choirs were directed by Mrs. Ann Schertzer,
Accompanist, Joann Roszman and Guitarist, Gary
Schlichting.
Food for Thought...
Well we have almost reached that “half-way” point in the school year.
Wow! I’m not even “half-way” close to completing all the great projects we
have going in the food service department! But that’s ok, busy is better.
The cooks have certainly been busy with our school activities. Each
building had an enormous Thanksgiving feast for all the students and staff
to enjoy. Earlier in November, our high school kitchen opened its doors to
the community and board members for the first State of the Schools dinner. Everyone enjoyed the campus-style dining that our Harding students
have everyday. Who wouldn’t? Build a Burrito, Sweet and Sour Chicken,
Domino’s Pizza, subs made to order, soup, sandwiches, salad bar…everyday!
The Hub at Harding hosted a Thanksgiving community dinner that
even made it to Channel 6 news. We pulled out all the stops with fresh
pressed linens, china and glassware. It was a special evening with great
food, great entertainment and a basket full of all the fixings for families to
make their own Thanksgiving feast.
Grant Middle School is going to continue that theme with a Holiday
community dinner for the U.S. students and their families. About 100
people are expected to join us for a relaxed dinner with family and friends.
Mid Ohio Food Bank has graciously donated fresh fruits and food items so
that each family will have a special treat to take home.
After all these great dinners and events, MCS Food Services will start
fresh in January to focus on our wellness initiatives. Through our partnership with the YMCA, we have welcomed Katara Zachmann as our District
Wellness Coordinator. She is going to be busy challenging the staff on
healthy initiatives and coordinating students to form their own wellness
groups in each building. Students and staff will have the opportunity to
engage in special projects that will create more awareness about the importance of healthy lifestyles. Nutrition, physical activity and balancing stress
will be a focus. Katara’s arrival is perfect timing for a new year and a new
start to making healthier choices.
I’ve talked a lot about all the great events Food Services has been involved lately and it brings to mind how busy we all get during the holidays. Take time to remember the reason for the season. Everyone says, “it’s
not about the gifts”. But it is! It’s about the gift of your kindness toward
others. Go caroling, visit the elderly, read a book to a child, bake some
Christmas cookies with friends, help at a soup kitchen. Give the gift that
keeps on giving, kindness.
— Winnie Brewer, Director of Food Services
January 2014 Lunch Menu
MONDAY
1/6
CHICKEN NUGGETS
WG ROLL & BUTTER
GREEN BEANS
VEGGIE JUICE
PEACHES
MILK
1/13
SHREDDED CHICKEN SAND.
MIXED VEGETABLES
BABY CARROTS & LF RANCH
PEARS
MILK
1/20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
NO SCHOOL
1/27
“HAM” BAGLER
SWEET POTATO PUFFS
MIXED VEGETABLES
PEACHES
MILK
TUESDAY
1/7
SPAGHETTI W/MEAT SAUCE
CHEESE FILLED BREADSTICK
CELERY STICKS & LF RANCH
APPLESAUCE
MILK
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1/8
1/9
DOMINO’S PEPPERONI PIZZA TACO W/SHREDDED LETTUCE,
ROMAINE/SPINACH SALAD
CHEESE, SOUR CREAM,
W/CREAMSICLE DRESSING
REFRIED BEANS, TOMATOES
CORN
FRESH APPLE SLICES
FRESH GRAPES
WG CHOC. CHIP COOKIE
MILK
MILK
1/14
1/15
1/16
SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN
BOSCO STICKS
MEATLOAF
BROWN RICE
MARINARA SAUCE
MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY
STIR FRY VEGETABLES
ROMAINE/SPINACH SALAD
CORN
SLICED KIWI
W/LF RANCH
WG ROLL & BUTTER
FORTUNE COOKIE
FRESH BANANA
APPLESAUCE
MILK
MILK
MILK
1/21
1/22
1/23
CHICKEN ALFREDO W/ TWIST DOMINO’S PEPPERONI PIZZA GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE
BREAD & BUTTER
TOSSED SALAD & LF RANCH
TOMATO SOUP
CALIFORNIA BLEND VEG.
HUMMUS & BABY CARROTS
FRESH BROCCOLI FLORETS
FRUIT SLUSH CUP
PINEAPPLE BITS
FRESH APPLE SLICES
MILK
MILK
MILK
FRIDAY
1/10
HOT DOG
POTATO SMILES
BROCCOLI AND CHEESE
FRESH ORANGE WEDGES
MILK
1/28
CHILI & CRACKERS
CHEESE FILLED BREADSTICK
CELERY STICKS & LF RANCH
FRESH GRAPES
MILK
1/31
COOK’S CHOICE
1/29
Staff Professional
Development Day
NO SCHOOL!
1/30
CHICKEN FAJITA
SHREDDED LETTUCE/CHEESE
CHERRY TOMATOES
REFRIED BEANS
APPLESAUCE
MILK
1/17
MINI CORN DOGS
BAKED BEANS
JICAMA STICKS
BERRY CRISP
MILK
1/24
CHICKEN PATTY SANDWICH
BAKED SPINACH
CAULIFLORETS & LF RANCH
100% FRUIT JUICE
MILK
Menu may change without notice
1299 Harding Hwy. E. (St. Rt. 309)
We accept: Medicaid, Medicare, Molina, Care Source.
We provide a sliding fee schedule based on family size and household income.
Medical Services
136 West Center St.
Marion, Ohio 43302
740-751-6390
Dental Services
136 West Center St.
Marion, Ohio 43302
740-382-4939
(Just West of Harding High School)
(740) 802-3290
Marion City Schools Community Connections december 2013
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Mark Your Calendar For These Special Events
Santa visits Rushmore Academy!
New Year’s Day 1
2
Board of Education
Meeting/Work Session
in Grant MS Library
@ 7 p.m.
5
Back To School!
6
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13
40-Minute Early Release
7 for All Schools
8
14
15
Singers @ Central HS
10 Competition
9
End of 2nd Quarter
Spelling Bee @ Grant
16
20
40-Minute Early Release
21 for All Schools
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HHS Wrestling
Competition
Sally George Invitational
@ Pleasant HS
Singers @ Marysville HS
Competition
Staff Professional
Development
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NO SCHOOL!
Visit our Website at: www.marioncityschools.org
Please make sure you update your telephone number or cell phone number
with your child’s school. This will help keep our records up-to-date, especially
on our one-call system.
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Board of Education:
President, Rocky White;
Steve Williams, Vice President
C. Gary Iams, Mark Parker, Ted McKinniss
Editor: Becky Gilliam
Design & Layout: Mary Franklin
Printing made possible through the
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Gilliam at (740) 223-4413 for information.
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Solo & Ensemble Contest
@ HHS
HHS Wrestling
Competition
Sally George Invitational
@ Pleasant HS
NO SCHOOL!
Martin Luther
19 King Jr. Day
4
Market Day Pick-Up
@ Grant, 3:30 p.m.
40-Minute Early Release
for All Schools
3
Support
Our Students
Attend a Marion
City School
Sports Event
This Year.
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