A Community Update on Maysville Local Schools September 2014Panthers

Th is month, fi ft h grade scientists in Ms. Emler and Mrs. Branch’s classes are starting off the year in science by learning to use science tools. Students visited eight stations and used science tools to weigh objects in grams, observe plants closely and draw them, measure liquids in milliliters, weigh and com-pare items using a balance scale, and follow directions to mix household items and get slime. Th ese activities are part of the fi ft h grade curriculum that calls for the students to know about what scientists do.

Fift h Grade Scientists

Magic Playdoh, oh so white, I make this wish with all my might. If another color does appear, We’re sure to have a GREAT school year!

What an exciting way to start a new school year! Th e stu-dents from Mrs. Shreve and Mrs. A. Smith’s class were in for a big surprise when their white playdoh turned to green indicating the start of a GREAT year. A special thanks to Mrs. Smith’s sister for making the homemade playdoh for our classes.

Times RecorderInterviews

Journalism StudentsZanesville Times Recorder reporter, Anna Rumer, visited Mrs. Warne’s high school journalism class to in-terview students about the future of Muskingum County. Aft er reading an article in class in which the county commissioners were interviewed, students were concerned about the county’s lack of a plan for the future. Rumer asked students if they believed the county off ered solid job opportu-nities and, if given the chance, what changes they would eff ect.

Th e article appeared in the Sunday, September 7th edition of the news-paper. It can be accessed through the following link: http://www.zanes-villetimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2014/09/06/will-lack-future-plan-drive-youth-county/15211729/

Our Earth is Like an Egg?

Mrs. Kinner’s and Mrs. Saxton’s third graders are exploring the similarities and diff erences between a hard-boiled egg and the Earth! Th e students dis-sected a real hard-boiled egg in order to observe features of the egg. Th ey then used a diagram to com-pare the layers of the egg with the layers of our Earth. Aft er their investigation, they enjoyed an “eggy” snack! Th ird graders know learning can be tasty! e

Th e 21st Century Aft erschool Program for Maysville Middle School is in full swing. During the month of September stu-dents are receiving reading, math and homework help. Th ey also have the opportunity to participate in photography and sign language classes. Fitness and hiking activities, board games and the Panthers Make a Diff erence club are fi lling their second hour with fun and service.

During October reading, math, and homework will again be off ered. New classes and clubs will include cooking, photog-raphy 2, survival skills, and hunter safety.

Th is is a great time for students to receive academic help and have a great time. New enrollment forms will be sent home with the students in October. Any question may be directed to Sue Stall or Beth McGee at the Maysville Middle School.

21st Century Aft erschool Program

“Mystery Readers”Mrs. Newland’s class is off to a great start! Th ey have really enjoyed having “Mystery Readers” visit the classroom. Th e Mystery Reader provides clues that the teacher writes on the board throughout the day so students can begin to guess who they think is coming at the end of the day to read. Th is builds excite-ment and great conversation. Mr. King, our new assistant principal was the fi rst reader of the year. We’ve since had several moms join in the fun. We are thankful so many are will-ing to come in and share their favorite child-hood book!

Ski or Snowboard Th is Winter!Th e Maysville Ski/Snowboard Club has now been in existence for 37 years, providing outdoor adventure for students for fi ve Th ursdays in January and Feb-ruary, then unlimited trips until season end. Th e program start-ed in 1976 by some of the more adventurous members of our community and takes around 35 students via Muskingum Coach to Snowtrails Ski Area. Lessons, lift passes and equipment are all included in package deals that range from $150 (ski pass only) to $205 (pass, rentals and les-sons). Th is deal makes learn-ing to ski much more aff ordable than doing it on your own.

We are looking for interested students ranging from middle school to high school to help fi ll a coach bus! If you are consider-ing an activity to keep you and your family healthier and ac-

tive through the winter months you can sign up around mid-October for a great winter ad-venture. Even if you can’t come with us on the bus, if you sign up through the Maysville Portal at Snowtrails, it benefi ts the club by allowing an additional chap-erone. Start saving today for an

adventure, and watch for our sign up reminder in October’s newsletter.

If you have any questions, please contact advisors Eric Wahl or Brandi Harper at Maysville Middle/High School or Adam King at Maysville Elementary.

Maysville Quiz Team Wants your Old Ink Cartridges!Th e Maysville Quiz team is practicing intensely for their upcoming season. We will again partici-pate in the Golden Shamrock Tournament at Lan-caster Fisher Catholic (last Saturday in October), the Southeast Ohio Quiz League at Rosecrans (Tuesdays in November), and of course the MVL tournament to be held at Maysville this spring!

Th e team pays for entry to these events using do-nations of money and by recycling ink cartridges from the school and our community.

Th is year the budget is a bit tighter because of new equipment needs, so we are reminding early and oft en that you can help support these young lead-ers of tomorrow by monetary donation, or send-

ing your old ink cartridges to Eric Wahl or Lisa Wahl c/o Maysville Quiz Team at Maysville High School. We are also planning a few other fund raisers this year in order to make ends meet. A BIG PANTHER thanks to Mrs. Rucker for helping spread the word to former Quiz Team Champs and some caring retired teachers, leading to dona-tions!

As always, the coaches would like to thank the school board, staff , parents, and community for your support in quiz teams endeavors. If you are a student in the Maysville District, and are consid-ering joining quiz team, begin training now: read, read, read!

First Grade CelebratesGrandparents Day

Hooray for our grandparents! On September 11 and 12, the fi rst graders got the chance to celebrate Grandparent’s Day by eating lunch with them. We had about 60 Grandparents (or family members) both days. It was so nice for the stu-dents to spend a little extra time with these special people and show them where they go to school. Th e kitchen and custodial staff did a super job of accommodating everyone and making the day a success. Th e teachers were thrilled to hear how much our guests enjoyed themselves and see all the hugs shared! Th anks to all who helped make some big smiles!

Foxfi re High School students will be off ering leaf raking and fall lawn care to elderly or handicapped residents in the Maysville & South Zanesville communities. If you would like to take advantage of this service please contact Tami Porter, Outreach Coordinator at 453-4509 ext.118 to set up an appointment. Residents need to provide bags for the debris to be collected in. Students will be supervised by staff while on your property.

Paying It Forward

Maysville’s SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) club has been focusing on distracted driving for the month of September. Th e biggest concern has been the dangers of texting and driving. Th ere are many helpful apps available for smartphones. Th is is a short list of our favorites that we would like to share with the Maysville community to use. Please drive safely.

• Live2Txt blocks incoming texts and calls with just a click of a button. Live2Txt will send a customized message alerting the person that you are unable to re-spond. Th is app will notify loved ones when you are on the move.

• DriveOFF blocks all notifi cations automatically when you reach 10 mph.

• Download Canary and receive notifi cations in real-time when your child is engaging in risky behav-ior. Know if your teen is: texting while driving, using the phone while driving, exceeding a speed limit that you set, traveling into areas that are off -limits, and staying out past curfew • DriveSafely® reads text messages, SMS and emails aloud and lets you respond by voice.

• Textecution disables texting, web, email, and social networking while driving. Can alert parent if app is uninstalled. • DriveScribe transforms your mobile phone into a personal safe driving coach.FEATURES: - Auto-start via motion when car goes over 5MPH - Block phone calls, emails and text when app is running in the foreground - Auto-text notifi cation when app is running in the foreground - Real-time coaching and feedback on your driving behavior - Captures detailed statistics on driving behavior every second when app is running in the foreground and background - Real-time text and email notifi cation of any violations such as excessive speed and acceleration, hard turning and braking, and failure to stop at a stop sign - Displays points earned and lifetime Safe Driver Score at the end of each driving session - Web app provides comprehensive monitoring, analysis and comparative metrics for you and your friends driving data - In the web portal at www.drivescribe.com Invite Drivers in your Settings to view family and friends driving data and receive real-time alerts on their driving behavior - Accumulate points for smart driving and redeem for gift cards from leading retailers through the pay version

Would you be interested in subbing forteachers in the Maysville District?

If you hold a Bachelor's degree and wouldlike to be considered, please call

Adam Wickham at 454-7999 for details.

Washington D.C. trip fi nal paymentsare due on Friday, October 10.

Th e D.C. trip this year is November 4-5-6.

Over 1000 Maysville Elementary students began September 17th, Constitution Day, by observing an offi cial fl ag-raising ceremony. Constitution Day is an American federal observance that rec-ognizes the adoption of the United States Consti-tution and those who have become U.S. citizens. In 2005, the legislation authorizing this day states, "Each educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fi scal year should hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17th.” In addition to the fl ag-raising ceremony, stu-dents learned about the history and impor-tance of the Constitu-tion.

Assistant Principal Adam King welcomed students and staff with his memories of learn-ing the Preamble to the Constitution as a third grader. He also talked about the Character Pillars of Respect and Citi-

zenship as they apply to the fl ag, an American symbol. Students applauded as Mr. King intro-duced the honored guest, Master Sergeant Rich-ard Bowers, USMC, Retired, who performed the fl ag-raising ceremony. As MSgt Bowers raised and saluted the fl ag, a group of students began to sing Th e Star-Spangled Banner. Mr. Bowers shared a poem about the American fl ag. He also shared the importance of the symbol of America during his years in the military. He urged students to thank

veterans for their ser-vice when they have the opportunity. To conclude the ceremo-ny, a student represen-tative from each grade level led the student body in the Pledge of Allegiance.

It was an honor to have Master Sergeant Bow-ers come to our school

and share his experiences, knowledge, and exper-tise with the students of Maysville Elementary.

Mrs. Saxton was extremely excited to wel-come her new third graders! Th ey have been busy developing routines, establishing rules, and getting to know one another. Mrs. Sax-ton’s class created “Me Museum’s” and shared them with their other classmates, which told a little bit about themselves and their inter-ests. Th ey also have been busy developing a positive classroom environment by making “Friendship Salad.” A bowl was used to repre-sent their classroom. Cups of diff erent kinds of fruit were added to represent words such

as kindness, teamwork, respect, manners, hardworking, honesty, truthful, and lastly one for those chil-dren that share. Th ey began the year with many community building activities that included Get to Know You Bingo, a “Guess Who” card game, and a class scavenger hunt. Th ey started out the year by reading First Day Jitters together and learning that teachers can be nervous for the fi rst day, too! Mrs. Saxton and her students have been reviewing the strategies taught in second grade. Th ey have a goal for this school year that involves strengthening their test-taking strategies for use both at home and at school. Th ey are asking that all the parents support them as they begin this third grade journey!

Th ird Grade Journey

Constitution Day Flag-Raising

Parents, Every year, our school performs vision and hearing screenings, as required by state law, to children in grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. We also screen new students as they enroll in our district. We perform these screenings in order to identify any barrier to learning that may be able to be corrected. If a problem is found and corrected, it may help your student do better in his/her school work. Just because there are no complaints of vision or hearing problems, does not mean you should assume that your child has perfect vision or perfect hearing. Oft en children do not know they should be able to see or hear better than they currently do. Th e vision and hearing of our students is vital, especially for classroom learning, so it is important to identify any barrier to learning that can be corrected.

Th ese screenings will begin September 29 and go through the month of October. Should your student not pass his/her fi rst vision or hearing screening, they will be re-screened. If your student would fail his/her re-screening, the school would then mail home a referral letter along with a form for the phy-sician to fi ll out. It is important to take your child for a professional evaluation should they fail their second screening. Also, it is important to us to know the results of your child’s professional exam, so please have your physician fi ll out the form and return it to us as soon as possible.

If cost is an issue in getting your child a professional exam and or the appropriate treatment (glasses, hearing aids) please contact me. Services may be available for those who are unable to pay.

Erika Baker, BSN, RN Maysville Schools, Nurse

We would like welcome our new families and our re-turning families to the Maysville O*TAGS 2014-2015 school year! We are very excited to be back in school and see all of the smiling faces every day. We have been very busy getting into a routine, so we want to thank our families for being patient with us as we get the routine of the pick-up lines and the school day

down.

In the classrooms, your child has been doing activi-ties that focus on “All about me”, all about your child. Th ey have also been doing activities that go along with “Home.” Some classes have even begun to learn about apples. Others will begin soon!

OO**TAGS

Preschool

Our Outdoor Education Classroom"If a child is to keep his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the com-panionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in." Rachel Carson

Th e Outdoor Education Classroom has undergone many updates this summer. Seventh grader, Kalli Sidwell, approached the Out-door Classroom committee and volunteered a team of her peers, through a Service Learning project, to work collaboratively with teachers and community volunteers to update the pond area, add additional fl ower gardens, and build a more stable walkway with pavers for students entering the outdoor classroom. Th e team also added fresh mulch throughout the pond area donated by Mr. Otto Luburgh.

Th anks to a generous grant from Kris Bell and Th e Muskingum County Health Department, we have many plans for expansion of our Outdoor Classroom this fall. A new garden area will be established with raised garden beds, trellises for climbing vege-tation, and a composter that will help students interact with yet another ecosystem. Th e grant money also contributed to the purchase of several picture books and teacher resources related to gardening, vegetation, healthy eating, and the living com-munities in our pond.

Another opportunity we are very excited about is the Outdoor Education Fall Bulb Sale. Students at Maysville Elementary will be selling bulbs Sept. 29th and ending Oct. 10th. Th e OEC fund receives 50% of the each purchase to use for the Outdoor Education Classroom. If you would like to add some COLOR to your garden, while supporting the OEC, bulb purchases can be made online through http://groups.dutchmillbulbs.com/

maysvilleelementaryschool.php When prompted for a Group Name – please use OEC Online as your group. Bulbs ordered online will be delivered directly to your home.

Th e OEC committee members would also like to thank last spring’s family and business sponsors: Jim and Jannettt Strickler, Ray and Lisa Crock, Th e Farnsworth Family, Th e Church Family, Th e Frick Fam-ily, Th e Clossman Family, Bennett Services, Birkhimer Asphalt, Chris and George Swingle, Mike and Th eresa Jacolenne, Kylee Lane, Ariana Dodge, Skylar Dodge, Th e Stoneburner Family, Dan and Tammy Nutter, Pat and Jim Fossenkemper, Christopher and Amanda Jarvis, Zane Feed, Todd and Kris Hawk, Hendley Company, Th e Blevins Family, Otto Luburgh, Tom and Beckie Smith, Homestead Spring, Steve, Lydia, and Campbell Young Your generosity provided the learning area with tools for maintain-ing the lawn, fl ower baskets for butterfl ies and hummingbirds, fi sh feed, a new water thermometer, and replacement fi lters for the pond’s pump. Th e OEC committee will continue to meet throughout the year to compile resources, brainstorm new ideas, and provide opportunities for students and teachers to have real life learning experiences related to Ohio’s New Learning Standards.

Kindergarten is Underway!Th e children in Kindergarten have started to settle into their routines and procedures. Th e Kindergarten teachers have been busy helping all the children transi-tion into this new adventure. Children have meet many new people that well be a part of their growth in Kin-dergarten. Th ey have traveled to music, library, gym, art and computer class. We are so proud how brave they have been. Along with all the new procedures they also have started new friendships that will grow all year. Here are a few things parents can do to help with their transition.

Talk with the children about their feelings about the change. Share your own feelings, too. Children should have many opportunities to talk about their fears and concerns. It is okay to say you will miss them and that you are also proud they are growing up and moving on. Read children's books about those going to kindergar-ten for the fi rst time. Kids respond well to stories about others who are in the same situation as themselves. Check out such titles as "First Day Jitters" by Julie Dan-neberg, "Th e Night Before Kindergarten" by Natasha

Wing, and "Welcome to Kindergarten" by Anne Rockwell.

Th e fourth graders were excited to begin their school year with a fi eld trip to Chilli-cothe on Th ursday, August 28 to watch the outdoor production “Tecumseh”. Tecumseh’s plan was to unite all the Native Americans into one confederation and fi ght together to win their land back from the white settlers. Th e students said that watching the outdoor production brought everything they had been taught beforehand to life. Students were pleasantly surprised to see how people of the past dressed and how realistic the actors/ac-tresses looked. Th ey loved watching the Indians ride real horses, and eagerly anticipated the battles between the Indians and soldiers. Th ey couldn’t

believe how loud the cannons/gunfi re were! It will defi nitely be one of their most memorable fi eld trips!

MAYSVILLE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Honorary

2014 Honoree: Dave Sheppard

Date: Sunday, October 12, 2014 Time: 9:00 Shotgun

Location: Eaglesticks Golf Club - 2655 Maysville Pike

Entry Fee: $260. per 4-man team. Includes golf, dinner and 2 carts

Only 1 player with 8 or less hdc. and a min. team hdc. of 40 total

Maximum of 36 teams ------ $4800. in prizes$800. for fi rst place: Closest to the pins on all

par threes wins a prizeReservations and entry are due by Oct. 5, 2014

Select your own team. If a player does not have a hdc. one will be assigned.Prizes based on 36 teams.

**Fees must be paid at time of entry!!!Call Mike Walters @252-6390 cell or 454-4900 work

Make checks payable to Maysville Athletic Boosters

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Mail Reservations to Mike Walters, 41 Grandview Ave., Zanesville, OH 43701

MHS GUIDANCE OFFICE NEWSTiki Brown, tdbrown@laca.orgSamantha Mitts, smitts@laca.org454-7999Twitter Account: @maysvilleguidWebpage: http://www.maysville.k12.oh.us/MHS%20Guidance.aspx COLLEGE FAIRFriday, October 10th seniors will be able to attend a college fair at OUZ/Zane State. Th ere will be 69 colleges present. Th is is a great opportunity for students to ask specifi c questions to admissions coun-selors from the college/university they are interested in attending. Permission slips are available from the guidance counselors and MUST be returned by October 3rd.

CAREER CENTER PRESENTATIONWednesday, October 22nd sophomores will hear a presentation from Mid-East Career Centers ex-plaining the various programs available there. Students will be able to sign up that day for a full day visit at Mid-East in November. We encourage all sophomores to attend the visit so they can learn more about what the career centers have to off er.

SENIOR HANDBOOKSGuidance counselors have met with the seniors and distributed a senior handbook. Th is handbook has various information, for seniors and their parents, that will be useful the entire year. Please ask your child to share this information with you. Th e counselors will meet with seniors monthly to give an updated newsletter that will help guide them through the college application process, scholarship information, graduation information, etc. Newsletters will be posted on the guidance webpage along with other important information. Seniors and their parents should visit the webpage oft en.

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chek it owt frst. .it cod be a viyrise.or cod be mean. like this.WARE ARE YOU!!!!.”

Responses from 2nd Grade Students to Question on a Test given by Mrs. Birchfi eld

New Robotics Course at Maysville High School

Pictured in the photo are Logan Morrison, Mike Ben-nett, and Shylow Hanning. Th ese students are part of Greg Waite’s new Robotics course at the high school. Th is Robot, a clawbot, is designed to play diff erent sport like games while teaching the students how to manipulate VEX parts, sensors and program commands using soft -ware called RobotC.

Later this year students from the class will participate in a Skyrise competition, in which there will be a regional, state, and eventually national qualifi er on their way to the world tournament. Students will have to put in many hours of aft er school time in order to be able to compete at the higher levels of competition. Good luck in your ro-botic endeavors.

Middle School Athletes(an open letter to parents and student athletes)

Hello!

My name is Dawn Tonneman, and while you may know me as your son or daughter’s Art instructor, I am also a Fitness Professional. Th anks to a grant through the 21St Century program, I have been enabled to develop a strength and conditioning program for our Middle School that will not only help to prepare our athletes for their upcoming sports season, but will help them to be ready to compete at the High School level in the future. Th e fi rst hour of the program (2:30-3:30) will be devoted to any off -season athletes. Th is conditioning program is completely voluntary, and students may attend any or all of the program days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Th ursday).

Th e training will be comprised of strength and fl exibility training; cardio training; core training; as well as speed, agility, and quickness training. Th e program will be progressive and include periodic assess-ments to allow me to develop a program that meets the needs of all students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 740-403-6359 or my e-mail: dtonneman@laca.org. Th ank you for your assistance, and I look forward to working with all athletes.

Dawn Tonneman, CFT, SFN, SFT

Large key ring found mid-September and turned in to the Administrative Offi ces in the Preschool Building on Panther Drive. Are they yours?

Maysville Administrative Center - 3715 Panther Drive - Zanesville, OH 43701

October 1 MS VB at John Glenn JV/V Boys Soccer at CambridgeOctober 2 JV Boys Soccer Lancaster H Girls V Soccer at Morgan JV/V VB at John Glenn MS FB Sheridan HOctober 3 FB Sheridan HOctober 4 JV/FR FB at Sheridan Homecoming DanceOctober 5 Archery Boosters MESOctober 6 Preschool Picture Day HS Parent/Teacher Conferences Girls V Soccer at Rosecrans MS VB Morgan HOctober 7 K-5 Picture Day JV/V Boys Soccer Tri-Valley H JV/V VB Morgan HOctober 8 3rd Grade Reading OAA HS Parent/Teacher Conferences MS VB at SheridanOctober 9 Board of Education 6:30 MS FB at Morgan Girls V Soccer Tri-Valley H JV/V VB at SheridanOctober 10 FB at Morgan Full 8th Gr payment for D.C. trip dueOctober 11 JV/FR FB Morgan H CC MVL at Foxfi re Boys V Soccer at Rosecrans Band Contest MaysvilleOctober 13 Band Boosters 7:00 Boys Soccer Sectional HOctober 14 Boys Soccer Sectional H MES PTO 6:30

October 15 Boys Soccer Sectional HOctober 16 MS FB East M HOctober 17 FB John Glenn H End of 1st 9 wks 6-12October 18 JV/FR FB at John Glenn Boys Soccer Sectional H Band Contest Marion LocalOctober 20 NO SCHOOL Waiver DayOctober 21 MS ConferencesOctober 23 MS Conferences MS FB at Tri-ValleyOctober 24 FB at Tri-Valley End of 1st 9 wks MESOctober 25 JV/FR FB Tri-Valley H Band Contest Tri-Valley ACTOctober 27 Fall OGT week beginsOctober 31 FB Claymont H MES Grade Cards Home

From Stephanie Taylor, Volunteer Coordinator

Th e following list is of our newly trained PALs. We thank each one for their interest in our schools and look forward to a great year with them!

Lindsey Abella, Tammy Beisser, Ashley Harper, Cindy Harper, Brittany Huff , Heather Layton, Kyrst-in McPeek, Megan Orick, Emily Pennington, Sarah Pierce, Karnellya Pride, Jen Shipley, Sharon Shipley, Nichole Silver, Deb Swingle, Kelly Valentine, Melis-sa Weaver, Dawn Wickham , Erick Wright and Jen-nefer Wright In addition, four mentors from Rolling Plains Church took the training, Beth Jackson, Patty Wiseman Jones, Judy Martin and June Smith.