A Word from the Superintendent


Tuesday, March 9, 2010

State Testing is Here!

The state mandated Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) and the Ohio Academic Assessments (OAA) will be administered to our students over the next several weeks. The OGT will be given at the high school the week of March 15-19. The OAA will be taken by third through eighth graders during the weeks of April 19-22 and April 26-30.

Here are a few helpful suggestions to maximize performance on these tests:

1. Practice on Study Island!

2. Read each question carefully and be sure you know EXACTLY what is being asked.

3. Review each answer carefully and select the BEST answer.

4. For reading passages, review the questions BEFORE reading so you know what to look for.

5. Get plenty of rest the night before the test.

6. Have a good breakfast the morning of the test.

7. If you have any extra time review your work!

Best of luck to everyone!

 


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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Winter Weather

Welcome back from the holidays! I hope everyone had the opportunity to spend valuable time with your families!

January has brought the inevitable...Ohio winter weather! If it is necessary to close schools we will communicate that information in several ways. First, we will send a "phone blast" to all parents. Secondly, the local television and radio stations will be contacted. Finally, you can check the main page of this website under "School Closings" for updates.

During the winter our bus drivers have been asked to use their discretion in adjusting stops when student safety becomes a concern due to sidewalks not being cleared. These "winter stops" will be used until the weather breaks at which time we will return to our normal pick up and drop off locations.

I hope this information is helpful, in the meantime stay warm!


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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Community Engagement Summary

On Tuesday, December 8th the district held a meeting at Kimpton Middle School to share with the Key Communicators the results of the first phase of the Community Engagement process. After twenty-three meetings with members of the community, we have summarized the potential cost saving measures that were suggested. On the main page of the district website,you can view a video that summarizes the cost saving measures under consideration. In addition, we have posted a written summary of those nine items for you to review. Please consider providing your thoughts about the summary on this blog!


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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

See a Holiday Show in our Schools!

The holiday season is upon us and so are the many wonderful holiday performances in our school distirct. Please plan to attend one or more of these outstanding shows and see the truly talented young people we have in the Stow-Munroe Falls Schools!

Click here to see a schedule of all of the events.

 


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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Letter to the ACLU of Ohio

There has been a good deal of conversation and debate around the School District's recent decision regarding the Stohion, the school newspaper of the Stow-Munroe Falls High School. The District has responded to a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio related to this decision. Click here to view the District's response to this letter.


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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Communication

One of the goals of our school district is to communicate well with parents and community members. In order to accomplish that goal we use a variety of methods including newsletters, emails, progress book, this site, phone "blasts" and the local media to name a few. What works best for you? What suggestions do you have to help us enhance our communication with you?


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Monday, November 16, 2009

New Website!

We are pleased to launch our new website! We sincerely hope that this new site will allow you to find all of the information you are looking for as well as give us the opportunity to communicate more effectively Tell us what you think!


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