Vol. III Issue 3 Frazer Elementary School Family Newsletter December 2008

Principal’s ProseOur Veterans Make a Difference!Attitude of GratitudeAs Frazer students honored Veterans this November, they learned that brave men and women serve both here in our nation and abroad. They also learned that many families have served for generations, with several Frazer parents

currently serving in the United States military.Students listened respectfully as three servicemen shared their stories. Sergeant Don Myers shared about his experiences in the Korean War (192-1954) and those of his ancestors who served before him. Students saw a commendation signed by President Abraham Lincoln, that was given to Mr. Myers’ great-grandfather for bravery during the Civil War. Ser-

geant Robert E. Kersey Jr., who has previ-ously served in Iraq and other stations overseas, shared how he currently helps protect citizens following natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina. Colonel Anthony DiGiacomo will soon be returning to Iraq with the Army Air National Guard (Battalion Commander of the Black Hawks). It was fascinating to see the equipment he wears to keep him safe and help him do his job in extreme weather situations.Students made cards to thank each of our guests. In addition, cards were sent to PVT Seth Koosed, SGT 1st Class Brandon Knicely, SGT Todd Hall and LCPL Jacob Coy.

As we gather with our families this Holiday Season, remember to give thanks for the freedoms we have because of the sacrifi ces of so many. Our respect, gratitude and prayers are with each of our servicemen and women.

(top left) Madazyn and Sgt. Kersey; (top right) Deionne and Colonel DiGiacomo; (bottom right) Sgt. Myers with Jordan and Caden.

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In keeping with our Attitude of Gratitude this year, we conducted a Toy Drive the fi rst two weeks of Novem-ber to benefi t children and families served through the Community Christmas program. With your gener-ous support, we were able to

collect eight boxes full of all kinds of toys. We are very proud of our Caring Kids of Character who will be making a difference in the lives of so many needy families this Christmas. A special thank you goes out to our Fourth Grade Leadership Team members who helped to make this project a success. They designed posters, wrote and presented announcements, collected toys from our collec-tion boxes , and fi nally sorted all the toys at the end of our campaign. Together we can make a positive contribu-tion to our community. Thanks again for your help!

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THANKSGIVING FEASTMiss Waldman and Mrs. Parson’s classes prepared their annual Thanksgiving feast on Monday, November 17th. Grade 2-5 students prepared an entire meal for themselves and the teachers in the build-ing all on their own. This experience helps to teach the life skills of cooking, measurement, table manners, food/kitchen etiquette, reading and following a recipe, working collaboratively, time man-agement, etc. The students made mashed potatoes (from scratch), gravy, stuffi ng, noodles, green beans, muffi ns, baked apples, fruit salad, pies and teachers brought in turkey. The students were able to leave to go home with a picture cookbook of our day. Many thanks to the aides, speech therapist, and parent volunteer who helped out on this very exciting day!!!

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FRAZER STUDENTS ARE THANKFUL for “Moms of Character”PTO offi cers and parent volunteers were honored at this month’s Kids of Character Assembly. Countless hours of work and dedication are poured into the projects that they lead in support of Frazer students. They give unselfi shly without ever thinking what they will get in return. We are blessed to have such tre-mendous support and thank them for their love and commitment to children. Thank you for MAKING A DIFFERENCE every day!

PTO NEWS

KIMONOThe 20th- Century Masterworks

of Itchiku Kubota Feb. 8 - April 26, 2009Canton Museum of Art

An exhibition of 40 of the landscape kimono of Japa-nese master Itchiku Kubota is coming to the United States for only the second time. KIMONO will tour

to two American cities: San Diego, California, and Canton, Ohio. Featured in the exhibit will be the panoramic tapestry “Symphony of Light” made up of 30 kimono, plus 10 other kimono celebrating Kubota’s reverence for nature.Frazer students are busy preparing for this amazing exhibit with beautiful Japanese art pieces created by each grade level under the direction of Visual Arts Specialist Mrs. Maiorana.

Children of PTO offi cers offer a special thank you to their moms on behalf of all Frazer students!

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Plain Local SchoolsAdministration

Christopher Smith, SuperintendentBrent May, Assistant Superintendent

Tom Brabson, Business ManagerKathleen Jordan, Treasurer/CFO

BOARD OF EDUCATIONJohn Halkias, President

Char Vignos Anthony, Vice PresidentNick Campanelli

Kristen GuardadoMonica Rose Gwin

Frazer Elementary School3900 Frazer Avenue NW

Canton, OH 44709(330) 491-3740 • Fax (330) 491-3741

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Principal ....................... Beth KlineSecretary .................. Wendy RoyerIntervention .........Stefanie WheelerLib./Media Spec. ......Eileen BeckertCounselor .............Bonnie ShimmelArt ........................ Darla MaioranaMusic ..................... Sandy SimpsonPE Teacher .............. Jim HerbruckResource Teachers ...... Pat Parsons

Kristine WaldmanInstructional Aides

Jessica Anderson,Colleen Catarouch, Fran Mathie,

Jori Monnot, Donna ValentineNon-Instructional Aides

Sandy Esber, Mary DePeitro, Jackie Slabaugh

Custodians ...................... Kevin HillGlen Harman

TeachersFirst GradeMarilyn Davies Tricia KingSara DawsonSecond GradeDianne Holland Carrie LambertJeanne Letkiewicz Maggie LarkeThird GradeDebbie Boron Traci RagaPatty NiewierskiFourth GradeJenny Mutchler Jessy Tsoufi ouMelissa BlockerFifth GradeLaura Clear Michael Mohler

Frazer EventsDECEMBER 4 Reading Goal Parties17 Bring a Loved One to Lunch Day (bring a sack lunch, eat with your

child, grandchild, etc. and then go with them to the Holiday Shop) Grade 1 lunch 11:45 Grade 2 lunch 12:05 Grade 3 lunch 12:30 Grade 4 lunch 12:50 Grade 5 lunch 1:1016-18 Holiday Shop20-Jan. 4 NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

JANUARY5 First Day Back

Students from Mrs. Blocker’s 4th grade reading to us. This is our book buddy program we have just started.

Maddie is showing the mobile she made of her family. We have been studying family life in Social Studies.

Mr. Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. Her-bruck’s dad, came to visit Frazer’s second grader. Mr. Meyers knows everything there is to know about buckeyes. He brought in nine different kinds of buckeyes for the students to examine. We now know why our state tree is called a buckeye. The buckeye nut looks like an eye of a buck! Students also watched a video about Ohio. Thanks to Mr. Meyers, every student got to take home an Ohio buckeye!

Nuts About Buckeyes!

In theClassroom

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