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December 2016

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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE From the Desk of Mr. Jon C. DetwilerGreetings Lakota Families,

I attended a rally in November on the Ohio State House Lawn with about 300 other superintendents from around the state. We were there to draw attention to some of the issues we see in our cur-rent system that need addressed. We are asking our legislators and State Board of Education to work with us to do two things…avoid a graduation rate disaster for this year’s junior class that got caught in the transition to the new graduation requirements and reduce the amount of time our students spend on standardized tests. We all agree that we should be held accountable and raise the standards for

our students. For the last 20 years every time the state has set standards for public schools we have reached those standards and we will do it again this time. I believe that public education, as laid out by our founding fathers, is still the best way to protect and preserve our democracy.

As I am writing this letter, I am reflect-ing on the Thanksgiving Holiday and the beginning of the Christmas season. The older I become the more I recognize that one of the most important things in this life are the relationships with the people around you. My hope is that you will keep your minds and hearts on the true meaning of the holidays.

LAKOTA ELEMENTARY

RECEIVES 2016 MOMENTUM AWARD

Lakota Elementary has been awarded the Momentum Award for 2016!

The Momentum Award is presented by the State Board of Education and recognizes schools for exceeding expectations in stu-dent growth for the year. Schools must earn straight A’s on all Value-Added measures on the report card. The school or district must have at least two Value-Added sub-groups of students, which includes gifted, lowest 20% in achievement, and students with disabilities.

Congratulations to the teachers, staff, par-ents, and students for making this happen!

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS HONOR VETERANSLakota Elementary students honored Veterans Thursday, November 10th at the Veterans

Recognition and Breakfast program. Students prepared for this day by inviting Veterans to this event, filling out family Veteran forms for the honor wall, and attending the morning recognition program.

Our second grade students performed a “Tribute to Armed Services” medley during the program. Students watched a video about Veterans Day and then had the opportunity to meet Veterans in person and thanked them for their service to our country.

Novi Maxwell thanks a Veteran.

Students thank Veterans for their service.

HELP US PROTECT OUR KIDS ON THE PLAYGROUNDOne thing we always have out here at Lakota is wind. Our playground on the west side of

the building often feels like a wind tunnel. One of our projects this fall was the planting of a windbreak for the playground. If you would like to designate a tree in honor or memory of someone, as an alumni class project, or anonymously, please contact the Board Office at 419-986-6650. The cost is $200 for each tree. We will have a plaque posted on the side of the building with the names of all donors. Thank you for your support!

Playground

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE LAKOTA BOOK FAIRSubmitted by Mrs. Amy Kreilick

The Elementary Book Fair was held dur-ing Parent Teacher Conferences and $3,160 worth of items were purchased by families of Lakota Elementary School!  Due to the large number of sales, nearly $1000 in new books were added to the library collection.  Helping students get new books is one of my favorite things to do here at Lakota and I thank everyone for their continued support!

FREE COMMUNITY COMPUTER CLASSES

Lakota Local Schools will be offering com-puter classes to community members who live in our district. Judy Tucker, NWOET Associ-ate Director of Professional Development, will be here to help with any computer issues you might be having. The classes will be held in the East Computer Lab. Each class will be held on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dates scheduled are: December 14, January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19 and May 17. These classes are free of charge. If you need more information, please email Judy Tucker at tucker@nwoet.org.

IT’S THE MOST, WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!

With the Christmas season upon us, let’s help make those who are less fortunate, be full of cheer by donating canned goods. All of the items collected will be donated to God’s Store House to be given to those in need. Boxes will be located in Mr. Nusbaum’s office, as well as the world area of the middle school to drop off your canned foods. Donations will be col-lected through December 16th.

Thank you so much for your support, stay warm, and Merry Christmas!

Mr. Nusbaum

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HIGH SCHOOL

FROM THE DESK OF MRS. SHERRY SPROWLakota High School Principal

With the second nine weeks well underway, it is hard to believe the end of the first semester is quickly approaching. The high school students have been work-ing diligently in their classes in preparation for first semester exams which will be administered during the week of December 12th. Congratulations to all of the students who were on the honor roll during the first nine weeks. We are very proud of you and applaud your academic success.

The fall sports season ended with many of our athletes excelling at various sports. The Fall Sports Banquets took place in November with a number of fall athletes recognized for their outstanding efforts in the state, district, and league. Congratula-tions to all of the fall sports teams. The winter sports teams have been working hard and are eagerly anticipating their upcoming contests.

To celebrate the holiday season, many musical programs have been scheduled. During this busy season, consider taking a bit of your time to spend with our talented students and enjoy some holiday cheer.

Information for all of the upcoming events can be found on our website www.lakotaschools.org.

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season!

LAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL 2016-20171ST NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL

SENIORS4.0Stormy Chaney, Collin Gosche, Ashley Gra-ham, RaeAnna Harner, Madison Randolph, Kelsey Tennison, Summer Wagner3.9 – 3.0Samantha Abbott, Isaac Baker, Kaylee Bear, Megan Belden, Dakota Bowling, Kim Boyer, Cheyanne Carter, Matt Chovanec, Brendan Collum, Caris Conrad, Taylor Dittman, Sa-raya Durst, Taylor Ellison, Chelsea Harden, Ethan Harmon, Chandler Harvey, Cheyenne Holman, Andrew Hovis, Andrew Kagy, Alexis Kirkpatrick, James Knallay, Fuyao Meng, Bri-anna Ray, Cheyanne Sauber, Hunter Schoen-dorf, Brant Shank, Alexia Sheeks, Carson Slick, Carlie Smith, Drew Smith, Wade Sorensen, Abbey Strausbaugh, Antonio Strickler, Tiffany Swartz, Breanna WilliamsJUNIORS4.0Madilyn Below, Madison Benavides, Autumn Bordner, Collin Carr, Caleb Chalfin, Devin Clark, Isreal Flores, Paige Franks, Tyler Gabel, Josh Kagy, MaKenna Linkey, Jonathan Mason, Brian Miller, Julia Vanhoose, Andrea Weinrich3.9 – 3.0Kayleigh Barchus, Faith Biddle, Caleb Brown, Tain Cozette, Antonio Diaz, Darry Endicott, Elijah Ernst, Mackenzie Feathers, Chaunce Gangwer, Zach Gerner, Gabrielle Glavich, Chase Glover, Jack Greiner, Cora Grine, Haley Hammer, Olivia Harden, Cheyenne Heath, Caitlin Hicks, Samarah Johnson, Anthony Kasavage, Mariah Kiser, Dakota Klotz, Noah Koester, Neil Lemmerbrock, Logan Mallory, Alex Marion, Taylor Maynard, Korissa Mc-Conaha, Rilee Milligan, Kaitlyn Mogle, Levi Myers, Sierra Norris, Elizabeth Ohms, Brock Overmyer, Joshua Randolph, Emilee Roper, Mason Rosenberger, Lucas Streacker, Ryan Struble, William Swinehart, Cassie Toller, Tara Trimble, Taylor Uhlman, Nathan Walter, Brooklyn Ware, Hope Watson-Davis, Tyler Wehrle, Jordan White

SOPHOMORES4.0Keely Brooks, Anna Brubaker, Tyler Hushour, Morgan Johnson, Anna Klotz, Katelyn Klotz, Trinity Morelock, Leah Patterson, Brady Rosenberger, Brooke Shank, Reagan Zuelzke3.9 – 3.0Loretta Anderson, Cameron Balderson, McK-enzie Below, Madison Bowling, Levi Broski, Mark Capehart, Riley Danko, Gabrielle Dauterman, Marcus Elliott, Travis Enright, Amber Eubank, Taylor Garn, Kaitlyn Graham, Erica Hartley, Erin Hartley, Collin Hipsher, Jake Hoffman, Dakota Holman, Madison King, Maryn Klaus, Aleah Lobenstein, Dylan Moes, Shelby Monroe, Michael Morelock, Derek Mullholand, Brenden O’Connell, Qiara Palos, Destiny Parker, Connor Powell, Jenna Ranzenberger, Adam Rutledge, Nick Sayre, Aubrey Sheehan, Sarah Sievers, Ashton Spires, Andrew Stuller, Rusty Swartz, Cody Tennison, Samantha Wallace, Noah Weaks, Alexa YonikusFRESHMAN4.0Noah Dull, Travis Hoerig, Elizabeth Jacquot, Steven Kern, Kiersten Linkey, Madelyn Matz, Noah Rogers, Braden Schaser, Ashley Schoen-feld, Mariah Woodruff3.9 – 3.0Julia Baker, Josie Bear, Gabrielle Bishop, Tyler Bradner, Takayla Carter, Marrissa Claburn, Colt Dible, Alysha Enright, Tyler Fox, Trevor Franks, David Frye, Alexa Gabel, Parris Hage-mann, Karli Hansen, Donald Hillabrand, Brooklyn Kreilick, Kennedi Kreilick, Trent Mathias, Aliesha McDill, Bodey Moon, Norma Moore, Hailey Odom, Alexander Palmerton, Samantha Rickard, Lucas Rosen-berger, Cole Schoendorf, Jacob Schreiner, Peter Statham, Desiree Strickler, Charles Thomas, Katelyn Tyler, Hailey Williams

FFA NEWSLETTERIn partnership with VSCTC Submitted by: James Knallay, Reporter

On October 19-22, 2016, five members from the Lakota chapter along with advi-sor Mrs. Karhoff, travelled to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 89th National Convention. The attendees were: Trent Mathias, Marcus Elliott, Skylar Cook, Samantha Wallace and Levi Schwochow. The group attended the convention and expo, toured Fastenal, Apache Sprayers, Indiana Downs, Kelsey Dairy and Lincoln Tech. and enjoyed Into the Woods at the Beef and Boards dinner theater. Keeley Overmyer received her American Degree which is the highest degree that you can earn in the FFA organization.

From left to right: Mrs. Karhoff, Levi Schwochow, Samantha Wallace, Keeley Overmyer, Skylar Cook,

Trent Mathias, and Marcus Elliott

From left to right: Skylar Cook, Marcus Elliot, Trent Mathias,

Levi Schwochow and Samantha Wallace

The Food Science team placed fourth of the ten teams participating at the District CDE held on November 10th at Sentinel in Tiffin earning a plaque for their efforts. Congratulations!

Food Science team of: Madison King, Maryn Klaus, Mariah Kiser

and Anna Brubaker

Seven members participated in the Sub-District Job Interview CDE

held on November 8 at Hopewell-Loudon School.

Drew Smith Mariah Kiser Levi Schwochow

On November 14, 2016 Skylar Cook and Marcus Elliott participated in the Nutrient Bus Tour sponsored by the area Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Farm Bureaus, National Wildlife Federation and the National Center for Water Qual-ity Research-Heidelberg University, to help us learn, visualize, explore and decide how we can work together to control the outbreak of harm-ful algae blooms in Lake Erie.

Job Interview participants were: Trent Mathias, Marcus Elliott, Paul Mowry, and Skylar Cook

Lakota Music Department wishes Trinity Morelock a huge congratulations on being ac-cepted as an alto in OMEA District II Honors Choir!  Trinity will join choral students from other neighboring schools who auditioned via CD and were accepted on their vocal talent demonstrated on the recording. Being a part of the ensemble requires her to rehearse on her own, be present for two short group rehearsals, and perform with these local students under

the direction of a renowned director. The concert will take place at Port Clinton High School on Saturday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m. This year will be Trinity’s first year in the ensemble.  Trinity is currently a sophomore at Lakota High School and plans to major in music.  This opportunity is an important one for her future career plans.  Please take a moment to congratulate her when you see her!

OMEA DISTRICT II HONORS CHOIR

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HIGH SCHOOLLAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

VISIT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITYSubmitted by Mrs. Nancy Slotterbeck, School Counselor

On Wednesday, November 30, thirty-four high school students and four educators took part in two official college visits at The Ohio State University Main Campus, in Columbus, Ohio and The Ohio State University Marion Regional Campus, in Marion, Ohio. Admission representatives shared vital information about how to make sound decisions regarding college applications, student housing, meal plans, social and extracurricular involvement, college major selection, job placement and financing a college education. Students and staff also toured each setting and learned about the differences, similarities, and options of the main campus versus the regional campuses. Tom Alexander, Director of Admissions at OSU Marion, gave an excellent presentation about making good decisions in the college selection process and encouraged students to find a school that is a good “fit” for them based on their goals, interests and personal values.

This is the first field trip of this nature that has ever been organized for Lakota students. It is our hope that this experience will provide students with the tools, vocabulary and knowledge to explore additional colleges and make sound decisions about their educational and career goals.

MIDDLE SCHOOLFROM THE DESK OF MR. PATRICK FLANAGANLakota Middle School Principal

It is difficult to believe that we are quickly approaching the Holiday season and the second quarter is well under way. The first half of the school year has gone exception-ally well for our middle school students and staff and we are looking forward to 2017. This time of year can be difficult for students to remain focused on school which is why it is important to continue to emphasize your student’s performance and behavior in the classroom. Please continue to check Progress Book daily and contact teachers immediately if you have any concerns. The earlier we can intervene in a problem, the more likely it can be corrected.  Lakota Middle School staff members issue A.C.T. slips to those students who are not following school procedures. Students are to bring home the slip and have it signed by a parent/guardian. Students are to return all but the white copy of the sheet to the LMS staff member who issued it. These points are tracked and once students reach three points, a lunch detention is issued with additional points leading to progressive disciplinary actions.   

As the weather turns colder and road conditions become more challenging for our bus drivers, it is vital for your student to follow the procedures established by the driver for correct behavior. Bus referrals will be issued for any student that causes a distraction to the driver or fails to follow the bus procedures as outlined by the driver.  

A big thank you goes out to Mrs. Pam Clark and members of the LMS Student Council for a successful Halloween Dance on October 28. The student council planned, organized, and ran the activities and through sales of class T-shirts and concessions made a profit which is put right back into student activities. Our students had an enjoyable time while attending the dance and the next dance will be held in February.

Finally, thank you parents, grandparents and guardians for the hard work you do daily in the lives of our students. A good home and school relationship is one of the most important components in ensuring your student can be successful here at LMS.

All A’s Honor Roll5th grade:  Cody Biddle, Liliana Blachuta, Kaytlin Carlson, Anthony Dixon, Mathew Flores, Brooklyn Foos, Cassidy Foos, Landon Gebes, Grace Harmon, Levi Hoerig, Anna Hunker, Caidence Iler, Isaac King, Christina Lopez, Tayla Manuel, Andrew Matz, Alex McGinnis, Haylee Nichols, Grace Rogers, Jared Tyson, Courtney Wasserman, and Zoie Widman6th Grade: Dominic Carlson, Liza Ebert, Carlie Foos, Carson Hill, Jayla Hines, Trinity Koppus, Paul Lopez, Kaiya Mompher, Ryan Parks, Simon Rosenberger, Cole Roush, Krystian Schorn, Jacob Stuller, Ariona Wimer, and Maisey Zelman7th Grade: Lauren Bennett, Libby Blausey, Grace Dohanyos, Evan Foos, Griffin Gillmor, Emylee Herr, Benjamin Hovis, Madelynn Hushour, Cory Jay, Jenna Juarez, Zoie Lamb, J Matz, Riley McDole, Meghan Ohms, Logan Streacker, Grace Swaisgood, Grace Wasserman, Hannah Wasserman, Zaedyn Wedge, and Gaige Yonikus8th Grade: Reilly Cozette, Leanne Craun, Gabriel Dohanyos, Connor Hill, Ethan Klotz, Jordan Willmarth, and Eric Zuelzke

A/B Honor Roll5th Grade:Chase Dussel, Kurtis Fawcett, Gabriel Garlick, Grant Guess, Jacie Hines, Mariyah Magnus, Wylie Measel, Michael Myers, Jacob Newell, Nevaeh Poole, Joshua Quigley, Bobbi Ranzen-berger, Jaylah Runion, Ty Schwochow, Zoey Smith, Autumn Speck, Grace Waltermier, Tyler Wittenmyer, and Jesse Wright

6th Grade: Natalie Anderson, Jayson Bennington, Kerstyn Carr, Kathryn Dierksheide, Gabriel Hagemann, Cheyenne Haning, Miles Harner, Alex Holman, Michelle Jackson, Gage Johnson, Christopher Jurovcik, Kahner Kreilick, Ella Kurpenski, Maya Lesher, Lilly Marion, Madison Milligan, Chet Moore, Breanna Norwalk Anderson, Emily Reynolds, Jonathan Rosas, Kendyl Rosenberger, Kaitlyn Sayre, Daniel Schmeltz, Lindsey Siev-ers, Brooke Trumpler, Brayden Tyson, Lacy Widmer, Austin Williams, Makenzie Wyant, and Collin Zender7th Grade: Brianna Benavidez, Audrey Bender, Kane Blachuta, Cadence Bloom, Jayden Claburn, Ryan Davis, Kinzer Dussel, Cecelia Ellison, McKayla Firsdon, Amya Garcia, Lucy Goddard, Faith Jacquot, Patience Little, Serenity Malinowski, Trevor Mathias, Kylee Morrow, Nicole Newell, Reece Paul, Haylee Quaintance, Mekenzie Rathburn, Tyler Reyna, Joseph Scherger, Caleb Sears, Grace Secord, Isabel Smith, Dylan Tyson, Paige Viola, Austin Witte, Carson Zender, and Madelyn Zender8th Grade: Jordyn Allen, Michael Blevins, Jayden Bonnell, Tessa Burkett, Emma Chalfin, Jalen Cofer, Raven Collins, Taylan Cozette, Gavin D’Amato, Dakota Dukett, Kyleigh Dull, Alyssa Duvall, Haley Frueh, Micah Garcia, Brendan Gebes, Jasmine Hines, Ann Hoffman, Robert Hunker, Grace Huth, Racquelle Kirian, Erica Krawetzke, Carol Measel, Caleb Meel, Justin Miller, Austin Nuhfer, Madison Powell, William Randolph, Savana Ranzenberger, Nicole Reiter, Cody Roush, Ethan Smithback, Zachary Stevenson, and Lauryn Tiell

LAKOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL 1ST NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL

THANK YOU!!The Lakota Athletic Boosters would like to extend a huge thank you to all who bought

tickets and attended the Reverse Raffle on November 12. Congratulations to all of our winners! Thank you to our whole community for supporting Lakota Athletics. Mark your calendars for next year’s Reverse Raffle. It will be held on November 4, 2017.

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LAKOTA L.E.A.D.S. WINNERSLakota L.E.A.D.S. recognizes students for their contributions in the following areas: Lead-

ership, Effort, Academics, Discipline, and School Spirit. Students are nominated at midterm and end of quarter by their teachers. The following students were chosen as L.E.A.D.S. winners at the first midterm: 5th grade 6th grade Leadership Brooklyn Foos Maisey ZelmanEffort Courtney Wasserman Makenzie WyantAcademics Liliana Blachuta Carlie FoosDiscipline Cody Biddle Dusty QuinlinSchool Spirit Ryker Trumbull Brandon Minich

7th grade 8th grade Leadership Logan Streacker Haleigh PotteigerEffort Adolfo Velasco Madison BradnerAcademics Jenna Juarez Jordan WillmarthDiscipline Nicole Newell Jordyn AllenSchool Spirit Carson Zender C. J. Stump

Brooklyn Foos

Cody Biddle

Makenzie Wyant

Brandon Minich

Jenna Juarez

Haleigh Potteiger

Jordyn Allen

Courtney Wasserman

Ryker Trumbull

Carlie Foos

Logan Streacker

Nicole Newell

Madison Bradner

C. J. Stump

Liliana Blachuta

Maisey Zelman

Dusty Quinlin

Adolfo Velasco

Carson Zender

Jordan Willmarth

MIDDLE SCHOOLEIGHTH GRADERS VISIT WASHINGTON D.C.On November 2-4, the eighth graders went to Washington D.C.  They visited many sites

such as Arlington National Cemetery, the memorials of Iwo Jima, World War II, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Korean War, Vietnam War, Lincoln, and Jefferson.  Other places included the Smithsonian Museums and the Holocaust Museum.  On the last day, the group took a tour of the Capitol Building and visited the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial where they found the stainless steel bench of Teresa M. Martin, a Lakota graduate.  This was a wonderful experience that will reinforce everything they will be learning in Social Studies this year.  

The Middle School Student Council held its first event of the year, the Halloween Dance on October 28.  Many students wore costumes as they ate pizza, chips, and LOTS of pop!  The Student Council members cre-ated a fun picture backdrop for students to use, complete with many thematic props, for fun selfies throughout the dance.  We look forward to the next dance on February 10 for Valentine's Day.  

The Student Council members are a hard working group and very excited about provid-

STUDENT COUNCIL HOLDS HALLOWEEN DANCE

ing opportunities for their fellow students to socialize this year.  We’re also working on some big surprises to come!  Please thank these committed students when you see them. 5th grade: Zoie Widman, Drew Matz, Brooklyn Foos, Liliana Blachuta, and Tayla Manuel6th grade: Emma Riffe, Jacob Stuller, Maya Lesher, Ariona Wimer, and Kerstyn Carr7th grade: Zaeden Wedge, Grace Wasser-man, Griffin Gillmor, J. Thomas Matz, and Grace Dohanyos8th grade: Connor Hill, Taylan Cozette, Cody Roush, Gavin D’Amato, and Ethan Klotz

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FROM THE DESK OF MRS. DANA WARDPrincipal At Lakota Elementary

The holiday season is just around the corner and we are as busy as ever preparing our students for their futures! During this busy time, I want to take a few minutes to share with you all that I am grateful for here at Lakota Elementary School.

I am grateful to have the AMAZING opportunity to be the Elementary Principal at Lakota!

I am grateful that I work with a dedicated and professional staff who works hard every day for kids.

I am grateful for a wonderful school superintendent who inspires us all to be better and do better.

I am grateful for parents who love their children, want the best for them, work with them on homework, and support our school and education.

I am grateful for my colleagues who support my efforts and challenge my thinking.I am grateful for everyone who works behind the scenes to make our school successful;

our secretaries, custodians, bus drivers, maintenance employees, cafeteria ladies, and aides.I am grateful for this beautiful facility! I am grateful for an involved and passionate PTO and community members.I am grateful for Dance Friday!Last but definitely not least, I am grateful for our students! They make every single

day brighter with their good mornings, stories, smiles, and their incredible efforts in and out of the classroom.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BEGINDERGARTEN NEWSThe Begindergarten class has really been working hard. We are learning about our Let-

ter Land friends, what letters they make and what sounds they say. We are also learning how to stretch out words so that we can hear all the sounds that are in them. In Math, we are working on our numbers, counting and same/different.

We helped celebrate the 50th day of school with the Kindergarteners by having a Sock Hop. We dressed like we were from the 50’s, danced to fun music and ate ice cream floats! Thank you to PTO for helping us celebrate!

For Thanksgiving, we earned feathers by working hard and learning some important concepts like counting, colors, letters, sounds, and shapes to name a few. Then we celebrated with the Kindergarteners by having a feast and showing off our feathers. Thank you to our parents for helping us enjoy a wonderful snack!

We are working hard on our behavior and staying on track at school so we can stay on Santa’s good list!

KINDERGARTEN NEWS

The Kindergarten classes are in full bloom! We are close to learning all of our letters and sounds and are excited about using what we have learned by turning them into words. We are practicing sight words and are beginning to learn how to read small sentences.

We celebrated the 50th day of school by having a 50’s Sock Hop. The students had a blast! They dressed like they were in the 50’s

and danced to songs from the 50’s. Thank you to PTO for paying for our ice cream floats!

For Thanksgiving, we worked hard to earn feathers for our Indian headbands. After all our hard work, we had a Thanksgiving feast to show them off. Thank you to all of our won-

1ST GRADE NEWS

2ND GRADE NEWS

3RD GRADE NEWS

SCORTA DELIVERS DICTIONARIES/THESAURUS’The Webster Dictionary/Thesaurus’ are pur-

chased by community donations and ordered, labeled, and delivered by the Sandusky County Ohio Retired Teacher’s Association.  They are given to every third or fourth grade student in a public or parochial school in Sandusky County. 

This year we delivered 1,253 dictionaries paid for by donations from Bellevue Kiwanis Club, The Exchange Club of Fremont, Ellen and Skip Honsperger, Fremont Rotary Club,

Unique Fabrications, Inc., Barndt Funeral Home, Sophia and James Draeger, Myra Geb-bart, Gibsonburg Lions Club, Dick and June Knepper, Lakota Elementary PTO, Carole D. Miller, Soroptimist International of Fremont, Washington Elementary PTO, Kansas United Methodist Church, Barb and Greg Lehmann, Lindsey Lions Club, On The Mark Enterprises, Ltd., Secure Realty, Welker Smith Unit #17 Am. Legion Auxiliary, and The UPS Store.

derful parents for helping to pay for our feast!We have begun to count down the days until

Christmas and are reminded every day to be on our best behavior!

PUBLIC NOTICEParents and eligible students may refuse to allow the Board to disclose any or all of “directory information” upon written notification to the Board within 15 days after receipt of this annual public notice.

First graders have been busy working on reading and math skills. Students spend much of the day reading and learning sight words. Our Journeys program gives them the opportunity to read both literature and informational texts. They are now using the iReady computer program to work on the skills

that each student needs to focus on. First graders are using the Go Math curriculum this year. They are working on using addition strategies to solve addition problems. Students are looking forward to our Christmas Around the World unit, in which they will study the cultures and customs of other countries.

It was great seeing so many families at con-ferences!  We appreciate the time and effort you put in to help your children succeed in school.  Please check your child’s folder daily and review the activities and skills completed at school, as well as continue reading with your child and working on math facts.  Improving these skills truly does make a difference!

We are looking forward to continuing the tradi-

tion of Christmas Around the World.  Students will visit each 2nd grade classroom to learn about the holiday traditions of different countries.  During this year’s Christmas Around the World, students will “visit” Russia, Italy, Germany and Mexico.  Ask your child what he/she learned about the traditions of other countries as well as what was his/her favorite holiday tradition.  Their answer may surprise you!!  

”Multiplication Madness” has begun in third grade!  Strategies were taught and now students are working on mastering the basic facts.  As students master their facts, we look forward to having a friendly competition between the classes and within our own classrooms. This nine weeks, our students are working on

Earth Science Standards.  They have enjoyed doing experiments on rocks and soil.  We look forward to learning about renewable/nonrenewable resources.  If you or anyone you know is a geologist at heart and would be willing to share what you know, please contact the elementary office.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNEWS FROM THE FOURTH GRADE

Fourth grade students spent the day ”Exploring Your Backyard” at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds in September.  They enjoyed the day learning about recycling, livestock, the water cycle, harvesting, and local aquatic life.  In October, we celebrated Fire Safety Week.  We are grateful to the Kansas and Bettsville Fire Departments who brought the smoke house, educat-ing us on what to do in case of a fire.  They also brought the ladder truck and a tanker truck to share with the kids.  Thank you!!  What an experience!  Multiplication has started up again in 4th grade.  Kids were introduced to their facts in previous years and are currently review-ing them.  Please make sure to be practicing these facts each night. Division is right around the corner.  We appreciated seeing you at parent teacher conferences and enjoyed getting to know many grandparents when we celebrated Grandparents Day at Lakota Elementary.  We are looking forward to seeing you again on December 15th when the 4th grade students have their music program.  We hope your holiday season is fantastic.  

Jim Reinhart (Kansas Fire Department) introduces the fire house to students during Fire Safety Week in October. Students were able to experience what it is like to be in a smoke-filled room. They also followed fire safety tips to get out quickly.

Inside the smoke house, firemen talk with students about the importance of having working smoke alarms in their homes and how to safely escape a fire.

Students listen as a firefighter explains the different tools found on a fire truck and the purpose of each.

4th grade students participated in various “Exploring Your Backyard” stations in September at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds. Presenters did a fabulous job providing students with information and hands-on activities.

Second GradeAll A’s Honor RollIsabelle Alge, Jalen Banks, Kolette Bartson, Sophia Bomer, Alexander Burkhalter, Nicholas Camarata, Shelly Crook, Reid Dussel, JaRetta Edwards, Parker Eidenour, Nicholas Elchert, Kyle Fawcett, Chloe Foos, Maerinn Fraser, Raelynn Frederick, Olivia Frueh, Brody Hansen, Aaron Harpster, Max Nordhaus, Brayden Reffitt, Jaycee Reinbolt, Emma Reinhart, Grant Scherger, Nathanial Stewart, Mya Stoudinger, Olivia Thomas, Zavier Wedge, Ayden Williams, Raelyn WittenmyerA/B Honor RollKeely Albert, Steven Bensman, Bryson Clark, Malcolm Conley, Koreena Crawford, Bailee Ferguson, Anthony Gosche, Graham Harmon, Adriana Hinojosa-Gonzales, Milanna Jones, Colten Kelbley, Brady Kern, Corrina Ley, Cruz Lobenstein, Montana Moore, Peyton Myers, Kaitlynne Repasz, Jorja Skaggs, Landin Slane, Violet Tennison, Brandon Thomas, Hunter Thomas, Matthew Travis, Bryceson Ward, Paige Weaver, Maridith Wolfe

Third GradeAll A’s Honor RollGabe Brubaker, Cayden Bursiek, Elena Carlson, Lily David, Jayden Durain, Madalynn Gillmor, Brayden Harrison, Chase Herr, Jara Hines, Allison Holman, Kaitlynn McDonald, Lexi Moon, Anthony Nuhfer, Shealin Schmeltz, Brady Tyson, Levi Ulmer, Jacoby Widman, Ryleigh Wyant A/B Honor RollBrock Adams, Aidan Banks, Conner Beck, Rylee Beckley, Brody Brubaker, Lainee Clark, Justice Clay, Cheyenne Coleman,

Caiden Collins, Hannah Crill, Avery Davis, Kayden Diaz, Nevaeh Dispennett, Angel Dixon, Alan Eads, Mason Eben, Benett Ebert, Sophia Fraser, Jacob Fulk, Addie Gilbert, Brayden Gilts, Landen Graber, Austin Grachek, Brookelyn Harner, Jade Hines, Carson Hoffman, Dawson Jones, Emma Jurovcik, Jacob Leiter, Parker Little, Lasea Magnus-Delarosa, Kelsey Martinez, Cole May, Paul May, Tyler Morelock, Carter Myers, Ava Nordhaus, Hunter Pollock, Chevelle Rubel, Colby Seedorf, Adam Smelser, Izrael Smith, Trevor Smithback, Alexander Speck, Alexia Stephenson, Kaiya Stuart, Hunter Sweeney, Landon Tarris, Jalen Wagner, Genevieve Wimer, Meah Yonikus

Fourth GradeAll A’s Honor RollCash Allen, Landon Blausey, Grant Bomer, Alex Dolder, Wyatt Frueh, Morgan Hamilton, Emma Hindall, Noah Hoerig, Riley King, Jett Koppus, Brandon Leal, Ashtyn Linkey, Aubrey Lobenstein, Maycee Milligan, Raven Minich, Charles Moes, Braxton Quaintance, Elyssa Reinhart, Stanley Rice, Simon Roth, Eli Scifers, Kailynn Smith, Abigail Stewart, Lane Thacker, Alivia Valiquette, Aubrey Vitte, Bryler Wedge, Jordyn Wedge, Alivia Weisenauer, Abigail ZuhlsdorfA/B Honor RollBraden Anderson, James Bingaman, Brayden Camp, Kole Camp, Yanel Castillo, Abryanna Coleman, Makayla Eide-nour, Logan Emahiser, Addison Endicott, Justin Gonzales, Aiden Hemminger, Gavyn Quaintance, Frankie Rader, Kaycee Scherger, Hailey Smith, Hannah Stahl, Logan Thomas, Blake Tyson, Savanah Vestal, Jamie Whitta

LAKOTA ELEMENTARY1ST NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL

Wilson Scherger

Peyton Harrison

Brynn Ward

Ezekiel Ley

Kennedy Chatlain

Diego Wimer

Alicia Garcia-Garner

Jacob Stevens

Nick Elchert

Maridith Wolfe

CAUGHT BEING GOODThe Caught Being Good program focuses on positive behaviors throughout the school.

Students can earn a white ticket whenever a staff member “Catches You Being Good”. The student then puts their ticket in the Caught Being Good Fishbowl and Mrs. Ward stamps their hand. At the end of each month, names are drawn from the fishbowl. These students get to have lunch with Mrs. Ward on the stage and receive a certificate. The following names were drawn from the Caught Being Good Fishbowl for September and October:

Miles Broadstock

Huddson Prenzlin

Ben Stacey

Braylen Reddick

Lee Zaker

Wyatt Brubaker

Carson Quaintance

Maddie Reinhart

Alexander Burkhalter

Shelly Crook

SEPTEMBER, 2016Kamdyn Rice

Keely Albert

Chase Herr

Lainee Clark

Jara Hines

Sophia Fraser

Noah Hoerig

Yanel Castillo

Derrick Carter

OCTOBER, 2016Olivia Thomas

Ethan Uhlman

Brooke Harner

Matt Porter

Cheyenne Coleman

Meah Yonikus

Amber Dayton

Kole Camp

Hannah Stahl

EXPLORING YOUR BACKYARD

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Happy Birthday...

Happy Birthday to all our friends with birthdays in

November, December & January!

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYSCaleb Brubaker

Justin Gonzales Jr.Madison RoschieLorelle LaNauzePhoenix Bryan

Kaylee SweeneyBrandon Thomas Jr.

Brynn WardAlice Rainey

Sophia RaineyOlivia ThomasMilee Behnke

Brady KernAundrei Peace

Elizabeth StrawmanBrayden GiltsMilo Hayden

Brayden KimbleAddie Gilbert

Bradley ThomasParker EidenourNukilo MaxwellAlisha DelarosaAutumn GilbertShelby Biddle

Jayden CarvajalPaul May

Jordyn WedgeElijah Scifers

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYSIsabelle Alge

Darnell Holmes Jr.Bryceson Ward

Bryant Montesinos QuinteroCash Allen

Raelynn FrederickAvrey Reinbolt

Riley BeaversonConnor Yonikus

Phoenix MedellinHannah StahlAdam Smelser

Donald Martin IIISimon RothKeely Albert

Kayden HurleyChristian HuffKendall ShaullLacey Wallace

Dathan Billiot Jr.Jacob Stevens

Avery DavisMalcolm Conley

Aubrey PayneAurionna Smithback

Harper SmithbackBailee Ferguson

Elena CarlsonChloe NighswanderMakayla Eidenour

Kayla TodyKara JacquotBenett Ebert Shelly Crook

JANUARY BIRTHDAYSKyle Fawcett

Braxton QuaintanceAdelyn TravisBailey Markin

Leviticus UlmerElena Wyant

Austin HarmanJoseph Rubel

Mason BrubakerYanel CastilloKyrie Goble

Kaylynn WellerElijah TurnerParker Little

Abigail BenderCailyn Binkley

Braden AndersonChloe Foos

Rebecca WilliamsMakennah Brause

Hunter ThomasAndrew Ault

Isabella PeaceSpencer MoyerGrace ReinhartSabrina Wallace

Bryce ZenderTy Garn

Robert FoughtCase Timmons

LAKOTA ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES GRANDPARENTS DAYGrandparents Day was celebrated Monday, November 21 and Tuesday,

November 22. The attendance of those days was awesome! Grandparents arrived and were joined by their grandkids and enjoyed cookies and juice. The children in all classes learned and practiced a poem, which Devin Clark turned into a wonderful video for all to enjoy. After the presentation, our students took their grandparents on a tour of their classrooms and building. On the way out of the building they had the opportunity to get a picture taken in the photo booth. Our students were really excited to have had this experience. THANK YOU grandparents for making this such a special day!!

LAKOTALOCAL SCHOOLS5200 C.R. 13Kansas, OH 44841PH: 419-986-6650FAX: 419-986-6651

FIRE SAFETY DAY AT LAKOTAStudents in Pre-School through fourth grade observed Fire Safety week

October 11th-14th. Tips were given on fire safety during the morning announcements, students participated in a fire drill, and teachers planned activities such as art work and reading books about fire safety.

On Thursday October 13th, the Kansas Fire Department and the Bet-tsville Fire Department came to Lakota. The firemen shared tips on how to be safe, what to do if there was a fire, showed their trucks and explained what they had to wear to protect themselves from a fire. For the first time, the students went through a “Smoke House” to practice how to get out in case of a fire in their home. We would like to thank the Ballville Fire Department for allowing us to use this house to teach our students.

We especially would like to thank Mr. Jim Reinhart, Mr. Bob Dible, Mr. Brandon Thomas, Christina Lewis and Jeremiah McDonald from Kansas Fire Department and Dave Smalley, Bobbi Smalley and C.J. Smalley from Bettsville Fire Department who volunteered to spend the day with our students and teach them about fire safety.

Mrs. Draeger assists Logan Thomas with Fire personnel equipment.

Kindergartener Bradley Boze (Mrs. Ochs Class) tries

on a Fire Safety Helmet.

Students learn what to do if there is a fire in their home. Mr. Reinhart takes them through the steps of fire safety.

From the Lakota Staff and Board of EducationFrom the Lakota Staff and Board of Education

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LAKOTA MUSIC BOOSTERS

The Lakota Music Boosters meet the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Staff Dining Room. The organization welcomes your attendance and input! There are usually no meetings in December and July. The officers for the 2016-2017 school year are Theresa Below, President; Marlene Mason, Secretary and Sue Zuelzke, Treasurer. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!!

LAKOTA’S GOT TALENT!

LAKOTA PTO NEWSThank you to all of those whom picked up

your fundraiser items. We raised a little over $12,000! This is by far our biggest fundraiser in the last three years. We GREATLY AP-PRECIATE all of your support. We can’t wait to get new playground equipment so things aren’t so crowded. We had our Santa Shop this week and had a great response. We absolutely love seeing the student’s faces when they buy things for their family. The students even got some little gifts from PTO. We also had our fundraiser limo party for those students who sold 18 items. We had a stretch Hummer and the kids absolutely LOVED it. The kids also had a pizza party. Don’t forget you can still order 31 items. You can go to the school website and click on the link from there to order!

Just a reminder; our meetings are every 3rd Monday of the month unless it falls on a holiday, then it is the 3rd Tuesday of that month. Keep your eyes on the lookout for upcoming events. The father/daughter dance will be here before we know it. Again, thanks for all of your support!

RAIDER BASKETBALL CHEER CLINIC

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!  January  27, 2017  will be the Raider Basketball Cheer Clinic. Students will perform during half time of the JV game at the Lakota vs. St. Wendelin Game. Entry fee is $20.00, (CASH ONLY PLEASE). Girls will get a t shirt, entry into the game and a ribbon for their hair. There will be practice earlier that week. Watch for registration forms to come home in December. 

GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAYSubmitted by Mrs. Beth Crawford, School Nurse

Oral health is important for overall health and dental disease is preventable. Tooth decay is nothing to smile about. It hurts. Many children who have tooth decay have difficulty eating, sleeping, or paying attention in school. February 3, 2017 is National Give Kids a Smile Day. It’s part of the American Dental As-sociation’s Action for Dental Health campaign. Dentists across the country will provide free dental health services to qualifying children 18 and under. The Dental Center of Northwest Ohio in Findlay will be participating in this event. To register your child for Give Kids a Smile, see the information on the Lakota website or contact Mrs. Crawford at 419-986-6640 before January 23, 2017. Together, we can give kids a smile!

Lunch with Mrs. WardKindergarten –

Lee Zaker from Mrs. Sayre’s Class1st Grade –

Alicia Garner from Mrs. Dussel’s Class

CONCERT ETIQUETTEAs concert season is upon us, the music

teachers here at Lakota will be teaching the students about Concert Etiquette. We would also like to help you, the audience, understand the do’s and don’ts of Concert Etiquette. What Is Good Concert Etiquette?

It is the behavior that is considered appropri-ate and polite while enjoying or performing a live musical performance. Good concert etiquette shows respect for the conductor, performers, other audience members, and the music that is being performed.What Should I Do As An Audience Member?

1. Sit quietly and wait for the concert to begin. You may talk softly while you are waiting. Do not talk or make noises during the performance. It can be very distracting to the performers.

2. Applaud after each full piece of music has been completed.

3. Sit quietly during the performance. When a performing organization presents a concert, they are putting forth their best effort; and they should expect the same from those in the audience.

4. Keep concert programs quiet during the performance.

5. If you must get up to leave during a concert, do so only at the end of a groups’ performance or between pieces. It is best if you stay for the entire concert.

6. Cell phones should be turned off or to mute. Watches set to beep on the hour should also be turned off. These high-pitched beeps are distracting to everyone. Listening to ipods or playing games during the performance is impolite to the performers.

7. Please use discretion in taking photos. Flash photos during a performance are ex-tremely distracting for all.

8. Parents should keep small children seated with them and not allow them to move around during the concert.  If very young children become restless and disrupt others ability to listen, please take them from the performance area until they are quiet.

PTO FUNDRAISER PRIZE WINNERS2nd Grade –

Nate Stewart from Mrs. Blachuta’s Class3rd Grade –

Elena Carlson from Mrs. Hoffman’s Class4th Grade –

Yanel Castillo from Ms. Langstaff ’s Class

Giant Rice Krispie –Colson Smith from Mrs. Sayre’s Class

Class Cookie Party – Mrs. Cline’s ClassTeacher winner of $75.00

online shopping spree – Mrs. Ridgely

Recently, Lakota Show Choirs and Lakota Music Boosters sponsored a fundraiser dinner event called “Lakota’s Got Talent”. Students, grades K-12, were welcome to audition to be a part of a talent show to display any entertaining talent they pos-sessed. Many students chose to do some-thing musical. However, we had several very talented dance acts! Our three judges were our own Mr. Aaron Brown (a high school math teacher), Mrs. Emily Abbott (a 2012 Lakota grad and music educator), and Mr. David Lester (local musician extraordinaire and Terra Community College adjunct fac-ulty). Two food trucks provided food with made-to-order entrees. In between the age divisions, the Lakota Show Choirs provided additional entertainment choreographed by the amazing Amy Conrad.

If you get a chance, congratulate the fol-lowing students on being amazingly brave to display their talents in solo and duo acts:

First Division: Jett Koppus (1st), Zoe Johnson (2nd), Grace Waltermier (3rd), and Marissa Collins with Caidence Iler

Second Division: Zoie Lamb (1st), Brooke Trumpler (2nd), Trinity Koppus (3rd - tie), Lindsey Siever (3rd - tie), Tessa Burkett, Xavier Dee, James Mooney, Sa-mantha Rhoads, and Sophie Slover

Third Division: Kelsey Johnson (1st), Morgan Johnson (2nd), Berenice Gonzalez with Samantha Rickard (3rd - tie), Erica Hartley (3rd - tie), Alana Gracia, and Erin Hartley with Trinity Morelock

People’s Choice Voting: Erin Hartley and Trinity Morelock

Thank you to everyone who came out to donate time and materials to the event! A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who came to support students involved in La-kota’s Got Talent! For the first year of the event, Lakota Show Choirs had an amazing turn-out and we can’t thank you all enough for your support, kindness, generosity, and most of all, PATIENCE! We learned a lot from our debut year and we already have major plans to make next year’s event even better. We hope to see you all next year so you can experience our event as it grows and matures.

Students who sold 18 items and got a stretch Hummer limo ride on Friday, December 2:Samantha Nye, Alexis Ault, Ishiaha Smith, Adalynda Doyle, Kaitlynne Repasz, Lee Zaker, Chloe Nighswander, Ethan Wiechman, Alicia

Garner, Lasea Magnus, Dakota Howe, Bailynn Keeran, Justin Gonzales, Conner Beck, Bradley Boze, Aubrey Payne, Zoey Anderson, Landon Tarris, Jessi Hayman, Madison Roschie, Shelby Biddle, Frankie Rader, Luis Campos, Braxton Quaintance, Kailynn Smith, Olivia Thomas, Myles Tarris, Sami Bleckinger, Cayden Bursiek, Nate Stewart, Stran Schimmel, Shelby Spaulding, Emma Jurovcik, Bryce Zender

EVENTS CALENDARDecember21-30 Winter Break-No SchoolJanuary2-3 Winter Break-No School4 Teacher In-Service Day-No School5 Classes Resume13 End of Second Quarter16 Martin Luther King Day-No SchoolFebruary20 President’s Day-No School (Possible Make-Up Day)