As October rolled in we all were hit with the realization that october was Anti-Bullying Awareness month.  As a Team we were trying to be very proactive as to what anti-bullying would look like and how we would address the problem.  If you recall there was a Bullying survey on the front page of the website, but as a class it wasn't enough.  Many students, when polled, knew someone who has been bullied or were "victims" themselves of such a cowardly act.  Putting the challenge to all the Team 3 advisory students, we asked each home room create some sort of video to act as a public service announcement.  Ms. Miller's class took the bull by the horns and accepted the challenge whole-heartedly.  After watching several videos online and talking about what bullying was, they were ready to create the following piece.  It was all self-motivated as a class, and they really made tears fall to all who have watched (or been forced to watch) a powerful piece by a very driven group of young adults!

A HUGE thank you goes out to Webster Industries for hosting the Business in Education meeting on Friday, September 23, 2011!  Local secondary teachers partnered with staff at Webster took the initiative to discuss what is necessary for students entering the workforce.  While there the teachers and staff discussed necessary life skills as well as academic work needed to succeed in the real world.  As teachers we took a sample of the basic skills test the potential employees would take as well as discussed the interview process all candidates would endure to land a job at a manufacturing plant such as Webster.  NCOESC also provided a catered lunch for all in attendance.  To round out the day the teachers and staff split into groups and toured the facility to not only witness first-hand what actually occurs at Webster but also what course work is necessary to excell at a job, such as Webster Industries, Inc.  This was a first-ever in the area but will be repeated in the future with other local businesses.  Students will also get the opportunity to attend seminars with the local businesses and learn first-hand what they will need as set skills to succeed in the workplace.

Also, the Advertiser-Tribune  published this article with regard to our visit.  There is also a youtube video and a photo gallery to go along with the press release.

http://www.advertiser-tribune.com/page//content.detail/id/540538/First-hand-knowledge.html?nav=5005

  4th Graders will be attending the Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival's "Ohio Heritage School Day" at Hedges Boyer Park on Friday, September 16th. Schools from all over the county will be visiting the Living History Village and participating in hands-on activities, which include a Civil War Encampment, Pioneer Games, and Covered Wagon Life. In class we are doing lessons on Ohio's Heritage as well.  

5th - 7th Graders will be traveling to the Miller Conservation Farm on Tuesday, September 20th. Beth Deisch from the Seneca Soil and Water Conservation Districts will be hosting this event. Students will have many opportunities to learn about conservation, preservation, wildlife, and forestry on this day. It will also be a follow-up to soil composition lessons learned in Science class.

The Biology Students will be making their first trip to Heidelberg Lab  on 9/28 .  They need to have their permission slips back ASAP

Quiz Bowl will have their first meet at Put-In-Bay Tuesday, September 20.  Permission slips need to be returned, money for lunch for the students in attendance, and one more parent is needed for transportation.

Well it is fall.  Time for late festivals, shorter days, longer periods of darkness, school routines, leaves changing, oh and end of season BBQs.....yes BBQ.  That melt in your mouth, smoked flesh off the grill taste and smell of BBQ...Do I have your taste buds on over time yet?  Well here it is!  Our community of St. Francis is having a Fall BBQ and raffle here on its campus Sunday, September 11 in the Elizabeth Schaffer Auditorium.  Please see the attached document for details!  Bridges Students will have some art work and pieces displayed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9-11 bombings. Hope to see you there for some great BBQ, fellowship, and fun.

Here are the work at home day projects for Monday, August 29th and Tuesday, August 3oth.  Please note: Kindergarten WAH project is here (finally!!!!)