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Sylvania Schools/Mission Statement:
“We educate students to make a difference”
PARENT CLUB MEETING
The next meeting is Monday, May 11th @ 10:00 a.m.
McCord Parent Club Parent Club will be looking for a new treasurer
and an assistant spirit wear coordinator for the 2015-2016 school year.
All questions and inquiries should be directed to:
[email protected]
Wednesday, May 6th 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Choir Concert begins at 7:00p.m.
Music, Art, Book Fair and More!
PLANNING
AHEAD:
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LATE START
TUESDAY
MAY 21
NO SCHOOL
MONDAY
MAY 25
8TH GRADE
DANCE
May 8th
7:00-9:30 p.m.
End of year dance
for 8th grade only.
Please plan to join us to celebrate our students’ many
accomplishments.
UPCOMING DATES
5/5
5/6
5/7
5/8
5/10
5/11
5/12
5/13
5/14
Cinco de Mayo
National Teacher Day
Quiz Bowl Try-outs 3-4pm
Night of the Arts w/Choir Concert
Track @ Bowling Green
Quiz Bowl Try-outs 3-4pm
8th Grade Dance
Mother’s Day
State Testing 5/11—5/14
Parent Club Meeting 10a.m.
NLL Track Championship 5/11-5/12
Quiz Bowl Try-outs 3-4pm
5th Grade Parent Orientation 6:30pm
Power of the Pen Try-outs 3-4pm
5/16 Armed Forces Day
5/18 Board of Education Mtg. 7pm, SV
5/19 MC Band Concert @ NV 7:30
Choir Concert 6p.m.
5/21 Late Start
Power of the Pen States-Wooster
5/25 No School—Memorial Day
5/26 Power of the Pen Try-outs 3-4pm
Orchestra Concert 7p.m. @ SV
6/1
6 & 7th Grade Awards Assembly
6/2 8th Grade Awards Assembly
6/3 Talent Show
Last Day for Students
YEARBOOK
SALE
May 6 & 7
During all lunch
periods. Cash or
check made payable
to McCord Jr High
Cost is $28.
PARENT CLUB NEWS
Now that Spring has arrived, The countdown for the end of the school year has begun. The McCord parent
club is sponsoring two events this spring and we are asking for your help. On Wednesday, May 6, the parent club will be hosting a teacher and staff appreciation luncheon at the school. We are asking for donations of sandwiches, cold or hot, paper products, salads, chips, and drinks. Also, during the late start on
May 21, we will be hosting a teacher breakfast in honor of our two retiring teachers, we will be asking parents to consider donating breakfast type food. A sign-up sheet with more information will be sent out with
the announcements.
Also, look for more information to come about buying your child's McCord school supply kit online with
one click of a button and our new school directory app for the 2015-16 school year.
We are always looking for new ways to help kids, staff or parents. If you have a good idea how to better
our school, please let us know.
Parent Club will be looking for a new treasurer and an assistant spirit wear coordinator. If you are interested or want more information please contact Torri Daggett.
If you have any ideas, questions about donations, or parent club in general, you can contact Torri Daggett
at [email protected] or call or text 419 344-3010.
Thanks and have a great Spring season.
FROM THE NURSE
To Parents/Guardians of 7th Grade Students:
This year I will not be doing a mass screening for scoliosis. If you would like your student to be screened,
please email me at [email protected] or send a note to school addressed to the school nurse.
To Parents/Guardians of 2015-2016 7th Grade Students:
Ohio School Vaccination Requirements now include a Tdap Vaccine booster shot for all children entering
7th grade.
Parents are encouraged to make an appointment now with their child’s doctor, or to visit a Shots 4 Tots
immunization clinic. Visit lucascountyhealth.com or call Shots 4 Tots Hotline 419-213-4121 for more
information. Forms will be mailed home with the student’s final grade card.
Proof of Tdap immunization will be due on Tartan Day, Wednesday, August 12th.
Tryouts for next year's QUIZ BOWL team will be held this year in Mrs. Low's room on Tuesday, May 5,
Thursday, May 7, and Tuesday, May 12 from 3 to 4 P.M. Interested sixth and seventh graders should attend
these meetings.
The first round of tryouts for next year's Power of the Pen team will be held after school in Mrs. Long's
room on Thursday, May 14 from 3 to 4 P.M. The second round of tryouts will be held in Mrs. Long's room
on Tuesday, May 26 from 3 to 4 P.M. Interested 6th and 7th graders should plan on attending these tryouts.
Criteria for McCord Awards
“Quarter Honor Roll” Grades 6, 7, 8
“Quarter Honor Roll” is for students who have a 3.5 GPA or above with no failures.
Awards and Criteria for “End of the Year Awards” Grade 8 Academic Achievement Award is for students who have earned all A’s in each of their classes for the first three quarters of the school year. President’s Award for Educa onal Excellence is to recognize academic success in the classroom. The selec on criteria are twofold: 1. Students are to earn a grade of all A’s in each class of their 6th, 7th, and 8th grade years, or for nine consecu‐
ve trimesters / quarters (6th, 7th, plus 3 quarters in their 8th grade year.) 2. Advanced achievement on standardized test(s) or teacher recommenda on for outstanding achievement. Ali Bas an Award is based upon personal effort, kindness toward others, leadership, and being the type of student that any teacher would love to have in their classroom. Archie Griffin Award developed by the Ohio High School Athle c Associa on is awarded to the student who displays sportsmanship, ethics, and integrity. The nominees do not have to be involved in the sports program to be nominated for this award. Physical Fitness Program Award is based on physical fitness which includes five events that measure muscular strength/endurance, cardio respiratory endurance, speed, agility, and flexibility. This “Na onal Standard” award recognizes boys and girls who achieve an outstanding level of physical fitness and score at or above 85th percen le on running the mile, shu le run, curl ups, sit & reach, push ups, and/or pull ups. Grade 7 Academic Achievement Award is for students who have earned all A’s in each of their classes for the first three quarters of the school year. David Fitzwater Award is based upon personal effort, kindness toward others, leadership, and being the type of student that any teacher would love to have in their classroom. Physical Fitness Program Award is based on physical fitness which includes five events that measure muscular strength/endurance, cardio respiratory endurance, speed, agility, and flexibility. This “Na onal Standard” award recognizes boys and girls who achieve an outstanding level of physical fitness and score at or above 85th percen le on running the mile, shu le run, curl ups, sit & reach, push ups, and/or pull ups. Grade 6 Academic Achievement Award is for students who have earned all A’s in each of their classes for the first three quarters of the school year. DalPra Family Cornerstone Award for Grades 6, 7 and 8 DalPra Family Cornerstone Award was established on the behalf of Dr. Steve and Mrs. Colleen DalPra, and their three children; Elizabeth, Rachele, and Giovanna. Sadly, a tragedy took the lives of the en re family when their pri‐
Updated 06/18/10
STUDENT PAGE
From a student’s point of view.
Students write about McCord activities and events.
April fool’s day was a really fun day in my opinion. There were a few fun pranks and some not so nice pranks.
But most people were careful and on the watch for some pranks. I was pranked by a few friends myself, but it
was all fun and games. I think that April fools is an important part of our society because sometimes even
adults need to have some fun with things like these. It shouldn’t get out of hand though. The good thing about
April fool’s day at McCord is that everyone there has fun. In the three years I have been here there have been
no situations where a prank has injured or made someone upset. Even the teachers were joining along in the
pranks. Mr. Budas pulled a pretty funny prank on Mr. Shadle which was very funny. I saw someone get
pranked on my bus ride home from school too. This was my overview on April fool’s day this year.
By: Hunter Morgan
National Arbor Day
What is Arbor Day? Arbor Day encourages people to plant and care for trees. Arbor Day is celebrated in
all countries around the world, though it is celebrated on different dates in different countries. Arbor Day is a
state holiday in Nebraska. The purpose of Arbor Day is to plant and take care of trees, and to raise awareness
of the importance of trees and forests. People who want to take pride in the well-being of their community and
economy celebrate Arbor Day.
Arbor Day is important to each and every community because it helps a long way with the preservation of our
trees, plants, wildlife, and food in farms. Some activities people do on Arbor day are hiking in the forest and
experiencing the beauty of the forest first hand. People/kids learn to identify trees. You can plant a tree in your
yard, and can even dedicate it to a loved one. The day was approved and around 1 million trees were planted
on the first Arbor Day. That is what Arbor Day is all about.
By: Emma Przysiecki
Fun Times at the Lock-in
On Friday March 27, Youth to Youth hosted a lock-in at McCord Junior High School for all the members
that are in the club. Youth to Youth is lead by Mrs. Gill and is a club that encourages young people not to use
drugs. The lock-in is a kind of reward to those people that don’t do drugs. The fun and exciting events that take
place during this lock-in is a basketball tournament and dodgeball. For the basketball tournament, you had to
sign up ahead of time in order to participate. The winning team was, of course, my team. If you didn’t take part
in basketball or dodgeball, other stuff to do was go to Mrs. Bensman’s room which was set up as a game room
with a couple of Xbox 360’s. You could also go to the cafeteria where a DJ was stationed and listen to music
and even dance. Also in the cafeteria were different types of snacks. In all, the lock-in is a very fun event that
takes place once every school year.
By: Ryan Bules
McCord vs. Perrysburg Track Meet
On April 15, 2015, the McCord Tartans took on the Perrysburg Yellow Jackets in a Track and Field competition at Perrysburg’s Varsity Football team’s field located at the Junior High. The two teams competed to
show their strengths and have a friendly competition with another team. The 7th and 8th grade boys suffered a
loss and the Girls walked away with a tie. The weather was quite breezy and made running a little more difficult, but that didn’t stop the runners. Many McCord runners took home first place such as Matthew Gilliland
who competed in the 800 meter run, and Chan Park who competed in the 200 meter run. Girl runner Angela
Dilday finished in first in the 1600 meter run, as well as Angelina Delbosque who won the 100 meter run. But
in the end, all runners did exceptionally well and Coaches Bavis, Masters, and Redd are pleased with the outcome. Overall, both teams did well and represented their schools in a great way. By: Seth Curtis McCormack
STUDENT PAGE
From a student’s point of view.
Students write about McCord activities and events.
Being Locked in at School? Gross.
Being locked in at school might sound like a boring time…but not when you’re with your friends!
On March 27, 2015, the Youth-to-Youth participants were locked in at school. We were at McCord Junior
High School on that night. All the fun started at six o’clock and ended at midnight. The activities included:
dodgeball, karaoke, video games, a basketball tournament, a DJ, and an endless amount of food. All of these
activities called for a fun night.
Youth-to-Youth is a program for students to make good friends that will always be drug-free. So we gathered to have a fun drug-free night. It was lots of fun to meet new people and establish new relationships with
drug-free people. The whole point of the lock-in was to make new drug-free friends and that goal was definitely reached. The entire night everyone was smiling, talking, and dancing with their new friends.
I personally, had an amazing experience. One of the best points of the night was when I met a sixthgrader, who was tearing up the dance floor. My friends and I went over to her and she taught us all of her
moves. It was a really fun time.
The parent chaperones were very nice too. It was also pretty fun because my dad was a chaperone, and he
hung out with my friends for part of the night. It was just fun to hang out with my friends, eat food, and know
that they are drug-free.
In conclusion, the night of March 27th was an awesome night. I got to dance, eat, and make new friends
that will never force me into drugs.
By: Kristen Andrews
McCord Track Meet
At the McCord vs. Springfield track meet many people showed up to watch the close event. The event
was held at Springfields’ track. This event was McCords’ first track meet of 2015 and was a test of what they
could do as a team. The two teams fought hard, but of course there had to be a victor. McCord boys fought
tough, but came short of victory, The girls however did well and outperformed Springfield which placed them
first. The team as a whole showed great effort making it a very well fought meet. The fans were also a great
help to the runners supporting them every step of the way.
By: Matthew Gilliland
First Track Meet vs. Spring Field
The first track and field meet of the season was at spring field. For the meet there was amazing weather sunny
with minimal wind. Our girls’ team won over spring fields, but our boys’ team lost. We had about 90 kids run
for our team. There were many questions ask buy the 7th graders and a few new 8th grader to the team, so
while the coaches were working the 8th grade runner that were on the team last year helped out.
We had many runners at the meet some ran, some jumped, and some throw. Everybody had fun which is the
main point of having the meets. Also, to meet people from around the area and have friendly a competition.
Since it was the first meet nobody cared about times or placing they just wanted to get the feel of a real track
meet.
No matter what happens this season the whole point is to have fun and try track. Mainly, it’s a way to see if you
want to join track either next year or in high school (depending which grade you’re in). We’re hoping for a
great season and more great meets to come and who knows there might be some friendly competition within the
team, either for spots on a relay, or just some people have close times in individual events. The next meet is in
Perrysburg on Wednesday March, 15th. Hope to see you there.
By: Sammie Young
STUDENT PAGE
From a student’s point of view.
Students write about McCord activities and events.
April Fool’s Day
Have you ever been pranked or fooled? Well, there’s one special day dedicated to that. Every year on
April 1st, people all around the world trick each other with jokes or pranks. Some hoaxes can be elaborate and
some can be silly jokes. April Fool’s Day is not a legal holiday but is still very popular. No one is certain
about how April Fool’s started but many people have ideas about how it started. Most people believe that it is
a celebration of the spring season coming around. Although, others believe that April 1st was the day the new
calendar was adopted in 1582. Several countries with all different cultures have different ideas about April
Fool’s Day but whatever you believe, you still get pranked!
By: Breanna Fangman
The Boys and Girls track team went up against Maumee on Wednesday April 22. It was very cold 40 degrees
with 20 MPH winds. There were several great performances from both sides. Sammie Young came in first in
200 hurdles. Grace Donaldson came in first for the1600. And Lexi Lajiness came in first for high jump! Going
over to the boys the boys made a great effort as weel but fell a little short. Conrad Weisner came in first for
high jump. Ethan Pohorecki first in shot. And the 4x400 team consisting of Colton Powaski,Seth Curtis, Brendan Peuhl, and Harrison Hosler placed first as well. Also congrats to the other runners who placed!
By: Collin Maple
Patriots Day
On April 20th 2015 America will be celebrating but what is Patriots Day exactly. Patriots Day is a civic
holiday that commemorates the Battle of Lexington and Concord. It was originally celebrated on April 19th
the actual anniversary of the battle, but nowadays it is celebrated on the third Monday of April. This holiday’s
biggest celebration is the Boston Marathon sometimes called Marathon Monday. This holiday is most celebrated in Maine and Massachusetts. In fact Boston celebrates this in many different ways like baseball; the Boston
Red Socks have always been scheduled to play home at Fenway Park on Patriots’ Day. Have a great Patriots’
Day and just remember that America’s greatest war started on this day now go watch some baseball never
thought I say that.
By: Lukas Posey
TARTAN SHINING MOMENTS
GOOD LUCK at the STATE TOURNAMENT!
GREAT JOB MCCORD TARTANS—3rd QUARTER HONOR ROLL!
6th Graders: 126 received a 3.5 and above
39 received a perfect 4.0
7th Graders: 107 received a 3.5 and above
17 received a perfect 4.0
1 earned above 4.0
8th Graders: 97 received a 3.5 and above
27 received a perfect 4.0
3 earned above 4.0
Congratulations to Luke Gonia and Nick Holtfreter! Their essays about how to protect our environment were
published in The Blade. Great Job!
Congratulations to Harrison Hosler! Harrison broke the school record for high jump at 5ft 6in during the
Timberstone Invitational.
2014-2015 MCCORD TRACK TEAM
7th Grade
Ronny Al Abed
Fatema Alheleal
Lucas Alzapiedi
Rachel Avina
Justin Baer
La'Toria Bates-Coleman
Paige Beattie
Bradley Biggs
Khamya Brown
Adam Burnworth
Anastasia
Carter
Nathaniel
Conway
Adam Czerniakowski
Lennon Davis
Angelina
Delbosque
Angela Dilday
Grace Donaldson
Andrew Ednie
Justin Glowski
Brett
Hagan
Brandon Harshman
Alayna Hoschak
Harrison Hosler
Jasmyn Huff
Hasan Kahyaoglu
Collin Kill
Daniel Klein
Yasmina Maaraba
Simon Masters
Cassandra McCloskey
Isaiah Meyer Crothers
Ellis
Meyer
McKenzie Miller
Joy Okeke
Seth Orozco
George Peuhl
Ethan Pohorecki
Georgia Powell
Sadie Pyle
Brendyn Pyles
Sydney Pyles
Sophia Rees
Evan
Richards
Eternity Rodriguez
Demetrios Rousos
Alina Salem
Tedmund
Schroyer
Nathan Simpson
Julianna Spinks
Conrad Weisner
Morgan Wilson
8th Grade
Samuel Aldrich
Ramzey Awada
Joshua Bartlett
Kylee Batey
Dylan Bezeau
Joshua Burton
Zachary Burton
Seth Curtis McCormack
Anthony Ellis
Tyler Fredrick
Matthew Gilliland
Jacob Hicks
Maria Hiltner
Sophia Holt
Cole
Hopson
Michael Humason
Emma Johns
Lexi
Lajiness
Kaitlyn Langenderfer
Marissa Lechlak
Cooper Losey
Collin Maple
John
Mattimore
Alexander Miller
Kyle
Mitchell
Erin O'Donnell
Chan Park
Colton Powaski
Tatiana Rees Leffler
Helen Saggese
Molly Schroder
Sheridan Scott
Jasmine Swaney
Savannah
Torres
Meghan Vandenbroek
Nicole Wygant
Samantha Young
DISTRICT NEWS
May 2014
2015-2016 School Calendar
The first day of school next fall will be August 18 (grades 1-9), August 19 (grades 10-12), and
kindergarten will begin staggered starts, August 20, 21, and 24. The winter break is December
19 – January 3. Spring break will take place March 25 - April 3. A full one page calendar is
available from the school offices or online at www.sylvaniaschools.org.
Late starts for the 2015-16 school year have been set as follows: September 24, November 18,
December 10, January 26, February 10, April 12 and May 19. Orientation Dates have been set
for August. Photos will be taken and classroom and bus schedules will be provided at orientation.
Summer School for High School Students
Any Sylvania high school student, who needs to makeup credits or wishes to take selected courses for credit, is eligible to sign up for summer school. Brochures are available in the guidance
offices for classes in physical education, health, math, science, English and social studies courses. Two sessions will be held this summer at McCord Junior High School:
Session One: June 8 – June 25
Session Two: July 6 - July 23
Class times are 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Monday – Thursday. Please check with your school counselors to be certain that you are enrolling in the course needed and to receive the proper credit for
makeup classes. www.sylvaniaschools.org
LAST CALL: Nominations for Educators of the Year for 2015
Do you know a deserving teacher, administrator or support person working with your child in
the schools? Nominations are available from the school office or online at
www.sylvaniaschools.org. Please send your nominations to the Communications Office, (4747
N. Holland Sylvania Road) or call 419-824-8553 for more information by May 11.
E-Flyers
Remember to check for flyers for activities and events on the District website. You can access
flyers for all schools under the parent tab or go to your child’s school and access the e-flyer page
for your particular school. Please check the e-flyer page often as new flyers and exciting programs and opportunities for students are uploaded daily. www.sylvaniaschools.org
Coming Events
Sylvania Community Orchestra will perform a spring concert on May 3 at 4:00 pm with the International Youth Orchestra at Westgate Chapel.
Annual SCAT Relay Challenge on May 2 at 9:00 am at Timberstone. Call 419-824-8588
Maple & Main Arts Festival on May 30-June 1 featuring over 100 area artists, music and food
sponsored by the Sylvania Community Arts Commission. www.sylvaniaarts.org
Sylvania Shuffle 5K and Kids Fun Run on May 31 at 5 pm at Timberstone. Registration available online at www.sylvaniaschools.org, Dave’s Running Shop and Toledo Road Runners.
News You Can Use
National Teacher Appreciation Week. The week of May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week, with May 6
designated as National Teacher Day. www.pta.org
Life Saving Help. The American Red Cross offers training classes as well as a first aid mobile app which
puts lifesaving information at your fingertips. www.redcross.org
Cyberbullying. The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services developed a Web site
that contains a wealth of information to help schools and families deal with bullying. www.stopbullying.gov
Calculate Potential Student Loan Debt. This Web site provides families with tools to help figure out financial assistance and financial aid offers for students/families to determine college costs.
www.consumerfinance.gov/payingforcollege
For the Kids
Robotics/STEaM Center. The Sylvania First Lego League is seeking student teams to join in the fun and
competition for the 2015-2016 season. Look for the packet and information online at
www.sylvaniaschools.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sylvaniacityschools
College Planning? Navigating through the college planning and application process can be an overwhelming and difficult experience. The College Board has put together a free step-by-step guide for prospective
students. www.bigfuture.org. A new federal resource also helps students/parents find the right fit.
www.whitehouse.gov/scorecard
Summer Camps and Programs. Below are a few of the many that are available for students of all ages:
 FLL Robotics Summer Camp for students in grades 4-8 will run July 21 -24 at Hill View Elementary, 9
am – noon. www.sylvaniaschools.org
 Summer Science Program at Lourdes University for students in grades 5-8. Call 419-824-3661
 The Challenger Learning Center is offering camps for students entering grades K-12 in rocketry, robotics, micronauts, and more. Call 419-245-4150 or go online to: www.esclakeeriewest.org/challengerlearning-center
 SAJRD. The Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District offers a series of summer camps, programs and
activities for children. www.playsylvania.com
 Toledo Area Metroparks offer a variety of summer day camps for ages ranging from preschoolers to
teens. www.metroparkstoledo.com/metro
 Science Summer Camps offered through the Imagination Station will be offered throughout the summer
for students in grades 2-7. www.imaginationstationtoledo.org
 Camp OFLA is a language immersion experience for grades 3-8 in Bellville, Ohio. Languages include
Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish. www.campofla.org
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Coming Events
May 2
SCAT Relay Challenge at Timberstone
May 8
Sylvania Schools Parent Organization (SSPO) Meeting
12:30 pm, Administrative Offices, 4747 N. Holland Sylvania Rd.
May 11
Board of Education Work Session
5:00 pm, Administrative Offices
May 18
Board of Education Meeting
7:00 pm, Southview
May 25
NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
May 31
Sylvania Shuffle 5K & Kids Fun Run
June 3
Last Day of School for Students
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