salute to schools

8/8/2019 Salute to Schools

1/12

Salute to Schools

A Supplement to


2/12

2 The Sylvania Herald January 13, 2010

PARTNERS IN

81-02-0731B

For over 150 years Davis College has

been educating people in the Toledo area

providing them with marketable skills to

apply to real world experiences.

EDUCATION

Its All About Where Youre Going

WWW.DAVISCOLLEGE.EDU

Students from Sylvania FranciscanAcademy have been embracing theirnew theme of The Path to HigherLearning by visiting the LourdesCollege on a regular basis. The pathis a direct link between the two part-nered campuses and allows the stu-

dents easy access to all of collegesfacilities as well as collaborativelearning with the faculty of Lourdes.

Recent trips to the Lourdes campusinclude a visit by SFA 8th grade stu-dents to the Chemistry Laboratorieson Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009. ElaineAult, faculty and lab manager inthe Department of Chemistry andPhysical Sciences, prepared a pleth-ora of chemical reaction experiments

for the students to take part in. Elainefirst discussed the importance ofsafety in the chemical laboratory andshowed the students a safety videoto reinforce the concepts. She wenton to show a few demonstrationsof chemical reactions before lettingthe students try them on their own.The students were able to dissolvecopper wire, grow crystals of silver,make rust after combining two aque-

ous solutions and burn magnesium

producing a bright combustion reac-tion, among many other experiments.

Along with Elaine Ault, the stu-dents substitute teacher, LindaParker, and the department chairper-son, Dr. Cindy Molitor, helped the stu-dents with their laboratory activities.

Eighth grade SFA student, ConnorNowakowski summed up the day inthe following way: I loved beingable to learn in a real chemistry lab;this is not something you could usu-ally do in a middle school. Using thecollege lab and watching all of thechemical changes were really cool!

The students were also able to takehome a periodic table on heat-sensi-tive paper and a sticky mole rep-

resenting Avogadros number whichthey will soon learn more about.SFA students have been visit-

ing the Art Department at Lourdesas well, in order to create one of akind, inspirational pieces to be auc-tioned off at the Academys annualbenefit auction in March. Recently,second grade students from SFAworked with ceramic mural artistand Lourdes professor, Sister Jane

Mary Sorosiakto, OSF, to style a

ceramic bowl formed out of eachchilds handprint and fashioned outof clay. The students put their uniquemark on their individual ceramichands by designing an etching thatis displayed on each childs palm.The resulting artwork is a one of akind masterpiece. This week, fifthgrade students will go to the studio

at Lourdes to work with Fiber ArtsInstructor, Sister Sharon Harelak,OSF, to design and produce silkscarves. Each grade level at theAcademy will have an opportunityto work side by side with instruc-tors at Lourdes Art Departmentthroughout the winter to createunique pieces of art for the auction.

Morgan Jones and Alexandra Negrich hard at work in the chemistry labat Lourdes.

Sylvania Franciscan Students receive hands on learningat Lourdes College

Put your best smile forward

with a new career in Dental

Assisting at Toledo Dental

Academy

A Career Worth Smiling About

419-841-1292 1-800-720-7005

4352 Sylvania Ave.

94-07-1402-T


3/12

January 13, 2010 The Sylvania Herald - 3

BRILLIANTLEADERSHIPCity League All Sports

Award 6 Years in a row

30 clubs and activities

60 leadershipopportunities inLink Program

BLESSED WITHOPPORTUNITIES

Over $13.5 million incollege awards for2009!

Career courses inEngineering, Business,Law, Media Arts,Medicine & Science

InternationalBaccalaureate Program(Anticipated Fall 2011)

BEAUTIFUL IN SPIRITThousands of

volunteer hoursto the community

Four-year retreatprogram

Faith-basedcommunity

SPONSORED BY THE

SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME

Notre Dame Academy3535 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43623 419-475-9359 www.nda.org

BOLD! BRILL IANT! BLESSED! BEAUTIFUL!

BOLD ACADEMICSLargest area all-girls

Advanced Placementand Honors Program

34 Fine Arts coursesin music, dance,drama, and art

College Counselingstarts freshman year

SHADOWFOR ADAY

Be Who

UR!

H.S.PLACEMENT

TESTFebruary 6 8 a.m.

Reserve yourspot

Samantha11

iam

NDA

i am a rower

a future engineer

a class officer

Take Charge of Your Educationat Phoenix Academy.

www.phoenixtoledo.org

Neighborhood Study Labs

3055 W. Alexis Rd. 1100 McCord Rd. 1020 Varland Ave.

2238 Jefferson Avenue

Toledo, OH 43604

Phone 419.720.4500

Phoenix Academy offers students in grades 712 at every proficiencylevel the opportunity to learn at their own pace.

Highly-motivated students fast-track their progress toward graduation.

Students recover credits without disturbing summer job schedules.

Challenged students succeed despite special needs, behavior issues, andmatters that frustrate them in the traditional classroom setting.

Our flexible curriculum offers the benefits students prefer:

24/7 access to coursework on your home computer

A downtown computer lab and 3 convenient neighborhoodcomputer labs with hours that accommodate individual schedules

A curriculum track tailored to the needs and expectations of each student

One-on-one live teacher support is available in our labs teacher help by e-mail 7 days a week

A clearly-defined discipline code and a safe, secure environment

Take charge ofyoureducation at Phoenix Academy. Learn moreat www.phoenixtoledo.org or call 419.720.4500.

Notre Dame Academy is acceptingapplications for Fall 2010. Chinese,Engineering, and the InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program(anticipated Fall 2011) are just a few ofthe many opportunities awaiting youngwomen. A High School Placement Testfor incoming freshmen is scheduled forFeb. 6 at 8 a.m. Reservations are neces-sary, call 419-475-9359. Students needto bring a $20 test fee, #2 pencils and acalculator.

Notre Dame Academy is on track forimplementing the prestigious IB DiplomaProgram for Fall 2011 for juniors and

seniors and has received praise from IBfor the strong anticipated student par-ticipation. Faculty members have alreadyattended training sessions in Florida,Atlanta and Germany. It is important thatyoung women interested in this high-status program align themselves withthe right curriculum choices freshmanand sophomore year. The IB DiplomaProgram is well recognized and respectedby U.S. universities, as well as institutionsabroad.

Single-sex education allows young

women to Be Who UR, to achieve moreand to excel in the classroom. Collegedegrees are necessary today, but girlsneed the condence to pursue the technol-ogy careers of tomorrow. Notre DameAcademy excels in giving young womenthat condence.

Notre Dame Academy offers the largestall-girls honors and Advanced Placementprogram with 46 classes and encouragesyoung women to explore their future withhands-on career opportunities in busi-ness, engineering, law/politics, media arts,medicine and science. Also, Notre DameAcademy has the largest all-girls ne

arts program offering over 35 opportuni-ties in speech, drama, visual arts, dance,voice and instrumental. Plus, 30 clubs andactivities provide fun, new friends, andleadership opportunities.

Notre Dame Academy is affordable forfamilies with over 60% receiving tuitionassistance. This year over $1.2 millionwas provided to families.

For more information on how single-sex education can benet your daughtercontact Notre Dame Academy at 419-475-

9359 or visit online at www.nda.org.

Placement Test Schedule for Feb. 6

Notre Dame Academy accepting

Applications for Fall 2010

If you are looking for a rewarding career ina professional eld, consider Toledo DentalAcademy Toledos top Dental AssistingSchool. Dental Assisting is considered oneof the top ten hottest careers for 2010.

The Toledo Dental Academy is a mem-ber of the Ohio Association of CareerColleges and Schools. The Toledo DentalAcademy offers both day and eveningclasses. Day classes run Monday throughThursday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Studentsattend classes for 12 weeks followed by90 hours externship. Evening classes areheld Monday through Wednesday, from 5p.m. to 10 p.m. for 16 weeks. This courseis also followed by 90 hours of extern-ship. The Toledo Dental Academy courseitself offers 240 hours of classroom/lab

time. Students also receive OSHA training,CPR/AED certication, and are offeredexternship referral and placement services.Once the course is completed, studentsearn a certicate in dental assisting andare licensed in the State of Ohio for radiol-ogy. Preparation for the DANB RadiationHealth and Safety Exam is also provided.

The Toledo Dental Academy providessmall, friendly class size, and personal-ized, individualized attention. Studentshave access to an actual dental practiceand lab for accelerated, hands-on learning.

Make dental assisting your career choice.Please call to set up an appointment to tourthe school and answer any other questionsthat you may have. Classes forming for2010; Day classes March 29, July 5 and

Sept. 27. Eveningclasses for 2010;

Jan. 11, May3, and Sept. 7.The Toledo

Dental Academyis located at 4352Sylvania Ave.,Suite F, in theForum Center. Formore information,please call (419)841-1292, or1-800-720-7005.

Toledo Dental Academy

Diff t th d B tt t


4/12


What our children learn and howthey learn from the earliest yearsthrough adolescence can make allthe difference in the world. Its inthe early years that children beginto learn how to evaluate informationand make decisions. This is the time

that they begin to choose friendsand express themselves. Growing upin a safe learning environment thatencourages curiosity and builds self-confidence makes all the difference.

At West Side Montessori Center,children learn how to think and howto apply their knowledge to the worldaround them, a world seen not froma narrow perspective, but from aglobal perspective. The school nur-tures a love of learning and dis-covery, opening the path to a life-time of exploration and adventure.Montessori education, based on the

methodology developed by Dr. MariaMontessori, combines a rich aca-demic curriculum with life skillsthat focus on the development ofthe whole child. Responsibility andrespect, valuing diversity, problemsolving, and understanding the inter-

connectedness of the world are skillspracticed daily in the classroom.Each year students build upon theiracademic successes and life skills.

West Side Montessori Center is anindependent school for children thir-teen months through eighth grade.The American Montessori Societyand NCA/CITA accredit the school.Additionally, the school meets all ofthe State of Ohio curriculum require-ments for K-8. For more informa-tion visit www.wsmctoledo.orgor call for a tour, 419.866.1931.

West Side Montessori CenterDifferent method. Better outcomes.

Davis College, a private, two-year institution of higher education,serves the northwest Ohio commu-nity by offering quality educationalprograms and services that meet theever-changing demands of business.The Colleges mission is to providemarketable skills that enhance theemployability of its graduates.

When people walk through thedoors of Davis College and committhemselves to success, great thingshappen. Time and again, the powerof increasing knowledge, skills, con-fidence, and the power of gaininga valuable education have changedstudents beyond their own expecta-

tions. Davis College has served manyof your grandparents, aunts, uncles,sons, and daughters of Toledo sincebefore the Civil War in this effort.The institution is proud of its tradi-

tion in providing this valuable ser-vice to the local community.

The dedicated faculty and staffof Davis are committed to excel-lence. This clear focus allows DavisCollege to serve you in a unique way.In fact, only one percent of schoolslike Davis have achieved the sameaccreditation and quality standards.

Academic programs in alliedhealth, business, design, and infor-mation technology are enhanced bytwo core areasgeneral educationand business.

The purpose of the GeneralEducation Core is to impart commonknowledge, cultivate critical think-

ing, and develop values needed byevery educated person.

The Business Core reflects theColleges commitment to meetingthe demands of the business commu-nity we serve and is an essential partof each associate degree program andpromoted in all programs.

The Davis College faculty, staff,and administration are committedto the mission and purposes of the

College and, to this end, are com-mitted to provide the educationalprograms, services, environment,resources, and knowledge to assureits attainment.

More information about DavisCollege can be found at www.davis-college.edu or by calling 419-473-2700.

At Davis College, Its All About Where Youre Going

For Your SchoolUniform NeedsNow located in Westfield

Franklin Park Shopping Center.

Bring in this adand receive

20%off yourentire order!

5


5/12


Pre K Grade 12

Academic Excellence

Distinctive Christian

Environment

Competitive Athletics

Financial Aid Counselors

Available

Students from Sylvania encourage families to consider Toledo Christian

and to attend the open house on February 6. Sylvania students include

(Front l-r) Rowan Shaw, T.J. Clark, Owen Lee, Kyle Platek.

(Back l-r) Katie Platek, Lindsey Fall, Dallas Lee, Kristen Clark

At Toledo Christian Schools we

Inspire achievement

Build character

Serve others

Where todays scholars become tomorrows leaders.

Building strong minds and strong faith!

See for yourself!

Open HouseSaturday, February 6th

2 pm to 4 pm

419-389-8700 x158www.toledochristian.com

Located off the Anthony Wayne Trail

south of the Toledo Zoo.

Toledo Christian Schools will hostan open house for interested studentsand their families on Saturday, Feb.6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ToledoChristian offers programs for studentsfrom pre-school through 12th grade.

According to Dr. Mike Chivalette,Toledo Christian Schools superinten-dent, the open house will be a good

opportunity for parents and studentsto meet the schools faculty and staffmembers, tour classrooms and facili-ties, and learn about the academic,athletic, and extracurricular programs.Financial aid counselors also will beavailable.

Toledo Christian was founded in1975 and has an enrollment of more

than 650 students. In 1988 the schoolmoved to its 11-acre campus off ofthe Anthony Wayne Trail in southToledo. Recent campus improve-ments and expansion included con-struction of a new parking and studentdrop-off area, a revamped elementaryschool library and new elementaryclassrooms, a new international-sizebaseball/soccer field, and projects toenhance instruction in math, music,art, and technology.

We stress a quality education witha Christian focus, Dr. Chivalette

said. New technologies, new teach-ing methods, innovative competitionsand a decline in the quality of fam-ily life keep us pushing onward. Ourstudents are facing the 21st centuryequipped with the best Biblical train-ing, critical thinking skills, and tech-nological understanding that societydemands.

The school is located at 2300Brookford Drive. Families can obtainmore information by calling 419-389-8700 or visiting the schools web siteat www.toledochristian.com.

Toledo Christian students and staff will welcome interested fami-lies to the schools open house on Saturday, February 6 from 2-4 p.m.

Toledo Christian Schools Open House set for Saturday, Feb. 6

7430 W. Central Ave.Corner of King & Central Ave.

419-517- 7545

Padronespizza.net

Thank you Sylvania

Schools for helping make

Padrones Pizza #1from Northview grad

Ann Brint, Owner

Free Large order of

breadsticks with any

pick up or delivery

over $15

6 The Sylvania Herald January 13 2010


6/12


i am

BOLD ACADEMICSModified block

schedule for highschool preparation

Johns Hopkins

University WritingPrograms

BRILLIANTLEADERSHIPThe only, all-girls,

private, seventh &eighth grade school

Clubs, activities, andsports

BLESSED WITHOPPORTUNITIESAbility to take high

school level courses

Choice of French, Latin,

Spanish or Chinese

BEAUTIFUL IN SPIRITHundreds of volunteer

hours to thecommunity

New friendships

with the Sistersof Notre Dame

INFORMATIONSESSION

February 107 p.m.

7TH GRADEPLACEMENT

TESTFeb. 13 - 9 a.m.Feb. 15 - 9 a.m.Feb. 27 - 9 a.m.

SPONSORED BY THE

SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME

Notre Dame Junior Academy3535 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43623 419-475-9359 www.nda.org

A BOLDAcademic

Program forGirls

NOTRE DAME JuniorACADEMY

ALL GIRLS7th & 8th Grade

BOLD! BRILLIANT! BEAUTIFUL! BLESSED!

In THE FORGOTTEN MIDDLE Ensuring that all Students are on Target forCollege and Career Readiness before HighSchool, an extensive report prepared byACT on College Readiness, several facts weredisclosed.

Today, college readiness also means careerreadiness.

Fewer than two in ten eighth graders are ontarget to be ready for college-level work by thetime they graduate from high school.

The level of academic achievement thatstudents attain by eighth grade has a largerimpact on their college and career readinessby the time they graduate from high schoolthan anything that happens academically inhigh school.

Being on target for college and careerreadiness in eighth grade puts students on atrajectory for success.

The process of preparing students to makesuccessful transitions from middle school tohigh school is just as important as the processof preparing them to make successful transi-tions from high school to post secondaryeducation.

Seventh grade is the most dangerous agefor girls, states Trudy Hammer, author ofTHE GENDER GAP IN SCHOOLS. Andmany researchers agree.

Knowing the academic importance of sev-enth and eighth grade in preparing youngwomen for future success, the Notre DameJunior Academy focuses on developing anindividualized academic program for girlswho need more challenge in the areas ofmath, foreign languages, technology, ne arts,English and social studies.

Notre Dame Junior Academy is the onlyCatholic seventh and eighth grade schoolusing a modied block schedule that providesan easier transition to high school classes.Block scheduling ensures early preparation forcollege, time for more in-depth and interactivelearning, better academic retention and timefor academic support services, if required.Leadership opportunities are plentiful in anenvironment that nurtures Christian valuesand emphasizes service to others.

Families interested in learning more aboutthe areas top all girls, seventh and eighth

grade program designed specically for col-lege preparation and known for innovativeprograms such as the Johns Hopkins UniversityCenter for Talented Youth writing course andmodied block scheduling should attend theNotre Dame Junior Academy InformationSession, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at 3535 W. SylvaniaAve. Seventh Grade Placement Tests arescheduled for Feb. 13, 15 and 27 at 9 a.m.Sixth graders can visit and shadow for the dayby calling 419-475-9359.

Why choose a single-sexschool for your daughter?

Enroll or Transfer Now!

419.885.5291

Free tuition reimbursement for post 911 veterans*

Over 29 Bachelors and Masters degree programs

Small class sizes with no more than40 students per class and professors whoknow you by name

A Place Where WeHonor Your Service!

Serving our Veterans

*For Yellow Ribb on Program participants

Little Sprouts AcademyEducational Childcare

-Secure, live webcams so you can see your

little one anytime, anywhere on the inter-

net! (password required)

-Full & half-day preschool program.

-Newborn through schoolage.

-Meals included.

-High quality education in a safe and funatmosphere!

-Close knit, family-like environment. Not a

huge corporate center!

Open6a-6p

www.littlesproutsacademy.com 419-754-1057

January 13 2010 The Sylvania Herald 7Day planned for Sylvania Students


7/12


Call 419.865.5743 for more information.

5901 Airport Highway Toledo, OH 43615 sjjtitans.org

Its Sylvania Day at St. JohnsJesuit. We know students have aday off school Jan 15, and wel-come them to come enjoy a day atSt. Johns and get a feel of whatits like, said Admissions DirectorRita Hayes. Getting a Jesuit edu-

cation is a unique oppor-tunity and places a youngman into an internationalnetwork of achievement.

Although Open House waslast month, the goal of thisday is to give individual stu-dents a Titan for a Day expe-

rience. St. Johns offers somuch in terms of academics,athletics, and spiritual excel-lence. We know attendingthis school makes a life longdifference to a young man,said Principal Brad Bonham.

The financial componentis something people oftenneed to have explained, saidMrs. Hayes. Families are

able to receive tuition assis-tance based on their circum-stances. More than 70 per-cent of our students currentlyreceive tuition assistance. Wehappily meet with families

and explain their many options.To come be part of this day

or to learn more about tuitionassistance, call the Office ofAdmissions at 419.865.5743.

Day planned for Sylvania Students

FOR THE LOVEOF ART

ART CLASSESGrade K Through AdultPlease call for 2010 Winter/SpringSchedule of classes

419-882-2060WWW.FORLOVEART.COM4027 N. Holland-Sylvania

(NW Corner of Holland-Sylvania atSylvania Avenue)

Home-School ClassEnrolling now!

Art supplies & materials Custom Framing

Athletes throughout the regionwill soon have the opportunity totee off with Lourdes College as theGray Wolves add golf to its growinglist of athletic programs. Beginningfall 2010, alongside mens basketballand womens volleyball, the College

will offer mens and womens golf.Lourdes golf teams will competeat the Sylvania Country Club, an18 hole course designed by the lateWillie Park, Jr., a professional golferand golf course designer. The courseis rated 72.4 and has a slope ratingof 132 on Rye grass. During Lourdesinaugural golf season, both teamswill compete as independents with

plans of applying for NAIA mem-bership by the 2010-2011 academicyear.

Scott Simon and Mike Killian willdirect and manage both teams. Scottis the Director of Human Resourcesat Lourdes and will serve as Head

Golf Coach. Mike, Vice Presidentfor Finance & Administration atthe College, will serve as AssistantCoach.

Both Coaches are actively recruit-ing student athletes for the fall 2010season. For more information visitwww.lourdes.edu/athletics or con-tact Scott Simon at 419-824-3743 orMike Killian at 419-824-3730.

Lourdes adds new sport to College athletics roster

For the Love of Art Inc., in busi-ness since 1990, offers classes forstudents from kindergarten age toadult.

On Saturday mornings creativityis the emphasis in age-appropriateclasses for kindergarten through 4thgrade. Cartooning and drawing for4th through 9th grade complete theSaturday morning schedule. After

school, throughout the week, 4thgrade through 12th grade studentslearn and develop their drawing skills.Home-schooled students attend onFriday mornings. Drawing studentswork in pencil, charcoal, coloredpencil, and pastels. High school andadult painting instruction includeswatercolors, oils and acrylics. Adultclasses are available during the dayor in the evening, primary grades stu-dents also enjoy summer camp activi-

ties, exploring a different subject,concept or material each week of thesummer season.

For the Love of Art Inc. is alsoan art supply store, stocked with awide variety of fine-art materials andstaffed by artists who are familiarwith the tools and materials that youneed.

For the Love of Art Inc. can design

and build custom framing for allyour art presentations and displays.Framing materials are also availablefor purchase.

Please visit the website at www.forloveart.com, click on classes, orstop in for a schedule of art classesat: For the Love of Art, 4027 N.Holland-Sylvania Rd., (Northwestcorner of Sylvania Ave. and Holland-Sylvania). Telephone (419) 882-2060.

For the Love of Art

www.thesylvaniaherald.com

8 The Sylvania Herald January 13 2010 January brings changes to


8/12


Holy TrinityOpen House Sunday, January 31st 10:30 am - 2 pm

Visit us at Open House and receive a $100 tuition credit to be usedwhen you enroll your child.

www.myholytrinityschool.com2339 U.S. Highway 20

Assumption, OhioLocated at the corner of

US 20 and Rt 64

We offer 3 year old and

4 year old preschool.Extended day care is

also available.

Give your child the best.Experience the difference of a faith based education.

PURSUE KNOWLEDGE INSPIRE EXCELLENCE

WALK WITH CHRIST

Offering Pre-School

through Grade 8Catholic-Christian

Education

Holy Trinity school students and staffare busy planning for Catholic SchoolsWeek and our annual Open House. Thisyears Catholic Schools Week theme isCatholic Schools Dividends for Life.One of the events includes a SouperBowl collection. Last year over 1,000

cans of soup were collected for St. Vincentde Paul to distribute to the community.Service projects and service learning arealways a main focus at Holy Trinity. Inrecent years, Holy Trinity students haveraised thousands of dollars and collecteditems for service projects which includedHannahs socks, St. Pauls CommunityCenter, ood relief, Trees for Troops, over-seas missions, local families with majormedical and nancial needs, and otherdisaster relief funds.

Enrichment opportunities for our stu-dents include 6th grade Outdoor EducationCamp, Junior High DC trip, Power of thePen, Quiz Bowl, Student Council, CYOsports, Drama Club, and many other spe-

cial activities. Educational eld trips aresomething always on the calendar withtrips to the Toledo Art Museum, FranciscanLife Center, and the Toledo Zoo just toname a few.

Our students are taught in a faith basedenvironment. Our academic curriculum

follows the Ohio Content Standards. Theschool is fully accredited by the OhioCatholic School Accrediting Associationand enrolls preschool through 8th grade.We offer extended day care before andafter school. We have the SCRIP TuitionEarning program. There are so manyexciting and wonderful things about HolyTrinity. If interested, please plan onattending the Open House on Sunday, Jan.31st from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Anyone whoattends Open House and enrolls their child

for the 2010-2011 school year will receivea gift certicate for $100.00 off. If youhave any questions, please call the HolyTrinity School ofce at (419) 644-3971.See you there!

Holy Trinity news

On Friday, Feb. 5 and Saturday,Feb. 6, the Timberstone Junior HighMusical Theater Department will pres-ent the schools first dinner theaterwith the production of Hello Dolly.

Tickets for the show ONLY tickets

are $3, and dinner and show ticketsare $9. Dinner begins at 6:00 pm, withthe show beginning shortly after. ALLtickets are in advance beginning onJan. 8. There will be NO tickets soldat the door.

Online auction

January 5 marks the beginning of manychanges for the administration of the schools,starting with the swearing in of new boardmember, Julie Hoffman, at the organizationmeeting at 7:15 p.m. Julie is an attorney inprivate practice specializing in family andjuvenile law. A graduate of Southview HighSchool, she earned her undergraduate degreefrom The University of Toledo and her JurisDoctorate from the The University of ToledoCollege of Law. Julie is an active volunteerin the Sylvania Schools and in the commu-nity. Julie and her husband, Dan, reside inSylvania Township with their two daugh-ters, Emily a student at McCord Junior Highand Caity who attends Highland Elementary.

January 9 is the start of a 2-week transitionphase for the 80+ support administrative sup-port personnel and community organizations

currently housed in the Burnham Building tothe new ofces at 4747 N. Holland-SylvaniaRd. The new ofces will be fully opera-

tional by mid-January. Once vacated, abate-ment will begin in the Burnham Buildingin preparation for demolition in February.Groundbreaking for the new MaplewoodElementary will take place in March.

And nally, on Jan 18, Laura Serber willtake ofce as the new Treasurer/CFO forthe district. Laura was hired by the Board ofEducation at a special meeting in Decemberreplacing Carol McElfresh who retired Dec.31, 2009. Laura comes to Sylvania fromEdon Northwest Local Schools where sheserved as the Treasurer/CFO since 2005 andin the Gorham Fayette Schools from 2000 2005. Sauber received her associatesdegree in accounting and her Treasurerslicense from Northwest State CommunityCollege in 1998 and a Bachelors of Artsin accounting from Deance College in

2006. Diane Hittler, a 20+ year veter-an of the treasurers ofce will serve asinterim Treasurer from Jan. 1 17, 2010.

January brings changes to

Sylvania Schools Administration

The Sylvania Schools will be conduct-ing an online auction of snowblowers,computers, furniture and various elec-tronic equipment no longer used by thedistrict. The auction will begin Jan. 12

and run through Jan. 19, 2010. You canaccess a list of the items and bid on itemsonline beginning Jan. 12 at http://www.govdeals.com/eas/advSearchResults.cfm?myseller=2218

Timberstone to host dinner theater

January 13, 2010 The Sylvania Herald - 9St Ursula Academy Helping your daughter


9/12

January 13, 2010 The Sylvania Herald 9

we'vegot

thepower!

www.toledosua.org

This informational session is a great way to learn more

about the incredible educational opportunities thatSt. Ursula Academy has to offer high school girls.Find out about SUAs Outstanding, accredited college-prep academics Exceptional college counseling Highly competitive athletics Spiritual enrichment and meaningful community

service

Positive and welcoming environment, lled with adultsand peers who value excellence, leadership,perseverance, kindness and generosity

Leadership opportunities, both big and small

WINTER PREVIEW!SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

RSVP to Tamara Johnson at 419-329-2209 or [email protected]

by Tricia Howard, Director ofCollege Counseling , St. Ursula

Academy

Helping your overwhelmed, perpetu-ally busy teenager find the right collegeor university is a daunting task that can

sometimes lead to tears and fears. As aparent, your job is to be supportive, setclear parameters, and get on campus.Be up front and honest with your childabout how far away you are willing tolet her go, then allow her to look at manyschools (big, small, rural, urban, closeto home, several hours away, public andprivate). Looking at a wide variety willhelp her to narrow down the criteria sheis looking for in a campus and academic

environment.Dont be afraid of the sticker price

of any school. Very few students pay fullprice at any school. Private schools havemore institutional aid to offer and manytimes can be just as affordable as a stateschool. In fact, private college graduatesaverage only $1,000 more debt aftergraduation than public college gradu-ates. The financial aid process does notstart until after the application process is

well underway, so allow her to apply to

both affordable and expensive schools.Applying early is important to qualify formerit money. Many schools have scholar-ship deadlines that are much earlier thanthe admission deadline. Dont be left outof money because of a missed deadline.

The campus visit is often the deciding

factor, so get your student on as manycampuses as you can. Talk to admis-sions counselors, sit in on a class, talkto a professor, or attend an open house.Students should be able to picture them-selves on that campus for four years.Ideally, they will fall in love with oneor two schools that become their topchoices. Remember, this is her processand decision, but she needs your supportand maybe a little prodding. As a parent,

you must be comfortable with her choice.Youll come to love her choice when yousee how happy she is there. Resist theurge to do too much for her as this is herfirst step to being her own advocate andgaining independence.

Above all, remember college is a fit tobe made, not a prize to be won; so worryless about the name of the school andmore about how she feels about a school.Then, get ready for your first college par-

ent weekend.

St. Ursula Academy... Helping your daughter

choose the right college or university

4024 N. Holland Sylvania Rd.Toledo, OH 43 62 3

725-0004

18' inch Doll Clothes to t American Girl Dolls & Bitty Baby

Lee Middleton & Barenguer Dolls

Variety of Doll Accessories including Doll houses & collectables

Tuesday-Friday 10:30-5:00

Saturdays 10:30-3:00

Closed Sunday and Monday

The adage, do what youlove, and love what you docan be the words of wisdomstudents rely on when select-ing potential career paths.Building upon the classes andcourses of study enjoyed inschool, they can select careersthat t with these concentra-tions.

According to the admis-sions department at Pennsyl-vanias Waynesburg Univer-sity, many students are unsurewhat career path to choose,

with some not declaring a ma-jor until they explore their op-tions a little further.

The U.S. Bureau of LaborStatistics (BLS) offers a listof potential careers based onpreferred areas of schoolworkor outside interests. Here aresome to consider.

If you like ...Law* Police ofcer* Attorney* Court reporter* Paralegal

* Judge

Math* Statistician* Electrical engineer* Physicist* Cost estimator* Actuary* Surveyor

Reading* Writer* Desktop publisher* Librarian* Reporter

Career paths for students to consider

10 The Sylvania Herald January 13, 2010 Get organized for school success


10/12

Advertise your Open House in this special

section with special low prices!

419.885.9222

[email protected]

PRICES

Full Page (10.5 x 21): $599

1/2 Page (10.5 x 10.5): $399

1/4 Page (5 x 10.5): $2491/8 Page (5 x 5): $149

1/16 Page (3.4 x 3.5): $85

Color $75 extra on all sizes

Repeat the ad thefollowing week

for HALF-PRICE!

RUNNING 3/3AD DEADLINE 2/26

Students success in school is based on anumber of factors. One of which is how or-ganized they are with assignments, includ-ing homework.

Students with torn- or crumpled-up pa-pers in their backpacks, desks or lockers,unruly notebooks and more could ndits harder to make the grade. A little timespent getting organized can go a long waytoward improving grades and performanceat school.

Use color. Color-coordinate binders,notebooks, folders, and textbooks so thatyou can easily grab the items you need forspecic classes.

Purchase a three-hole punch. Punchholes into hand-outs from teachers and leaccordingly in your three-ring binder.

Create to-do lists. Use an assignmentpad, day planner or simply a piece of pa-

per to keep track of assignments and thingsthat are complete. Use one side of a folderfor items that arent yet completed and theother for completed work.

Take notes. Pay attention in class andtake dated notes. This way you know whatdate range to study for a specic test.

Organize booksto your schedule.Do you have Lan-guage Arts, then

Math, then Science?Stack your books inyour desk or lockerin order so that youcan easily grab whatyou need.

Follow teacher-recommended sup-plies. Use the listthat the teacher sup-plies as a guideline

for what needs to bepurchased. Packagepens, staplers, pen-cils, etc., in one caseso that theyre easilyaccessed in a bookbag. Keep a spareset at home so youhave the same toolsboth in and out ofthe classroom.

Prioritize tasks.Complete the short-notice tasks rstwhile continuingto complete partsof long-term tasks.Also, work on home-work assignmentsthat are a struggle toyou rst so that you

can breeze through easier assignments atthe end of a homework session.

Leave enough time. Rushing around inthe morning to catch a ride or school bus toschool may cause you to forget importantitems at home. Leaving yourself enoughtime to get ready to head out to school is amajor organizational step.

Keep on top of clutter. Go through com-piled papers weekly to see what you cantoss. Save only necessary items for study-ing.

Get enough rest.A well-rested body andmind is much better equipped to handle thedaily stresses of school life. Trying to beorganized while scatterbrained is no wayto start out.

Schedule consistent study times. Planto study or do homework at the same timeeach day so you dont feel overwhelmed.

Reward yourself for a job well done. Itsmuch easier to stay on track if you have agoal. Work toward that goal, then rewardyourself when you achieve it. A good grade-- plus a day out with friends -- is a nicetreat.

Get organized for school success



11/12

(ARA) - A slow economy anddwindling resources for nancial aidmay have you worrying more thanever about funding your childs col-lege education. But there are stillscholarships available for those whopursue them and take the all-impor-tant step of applying long before theschool year starts.

Applying for scholarships shouldbe one of the rst steps in your search.However, scholarship myths continue

to ourish and need to be dispelled.Myth 1: Billions of scholarship

dollars go unclaimed.In reality, the number of unused

scholarships is minuscule. Youll needto do your research and apply early tohave a chance at getting your share ofavailable funding.

Myth 2: Scholarships go only tothe best students.

Many scholarships are awardedbased on elements other than aca-demic achievement. Some scholar-ships are based on the students majoreld of study, involvement in extra-curricular and community activities,ethnicity and geographic origin, orother factors.

Myth 3: Scholarship searches areworth paying for.

This myth eventually will die aspeople discover the many free re-sources available on the Internet or inthe print media.

So how do students and their par-

ents sort through the myths and getto the facts? Start the process early -January is perfect for the next schoolyear - and utilize the resources aroundyou. To nd scholarship opportuni-ties, start with your high school guid-ance counselor and local library for alist of possible resources. Next, checkwith your college nancial aid ofce.Most states and many colleges offerscholarships, so students should alsoinquire about them. Finally, the Inter-net and organizational Web sites are

excellent places to search. Remem-ber, this information should alwaysbe free.

Dont count yourself out just be-cause you are not the valedictorian,class president or star athlete. Thereare scholarships available for manyinterests, backgrounds and abilities.The bottom line is apply now, and themore scholarships for which you ap-

ply, especially local and regional op-portunities, the better your odds are tobe selected.

Though the scholarship applica-tion process can be time consuming,most scholarships require similar in-formation. Once you complete yourrst application, you can easily re-usethe same information for additionalscholarships.

Scholarships come from manysources, but the student may have

to do some detective work to un-cover them. For example, at www.usbank.com/studentloans, you canapply to be one of 40 high schoolseniors or college undergraduates toreceive a $1,000 U.S. Bank InternetScholarship. Over the past 13 years,U.S. Bank has awarded more than$350,000 in scholarship funding forthis program. Scholarship award re-cipients are selected through a ran-dom drawing process. There are noessays to complete or minimum gradepoint average requirements. The U.S.Bank Web site also features a power-ful scholarship search engine.

Scholarship search tips* Start early - Experts recommend

college-bound students and their par-ents start looking as early as theirfreshman year in high school. Byidentifying potential awards, studentscan choose classes and activities thatwill increase their chance at winninga specic award in the future.

* Use the Internet - But be waryof scams posing as scholarships. If ascholarship is reputable, you shouldbe able to nd information about itthrough multiple sources. Try to usetwo sources and make sure the pro-le submitted is accurate; paying feesdoes not increase your chances ofwinning.

* Think small - Competition canbe tough for large awards. Smallerawards ($1,000 and less) typicallyhave less competition and are easier

to obtain.Additional free scholarship Web

sites you may want to visit include:*www.collegeboard.com/scholar-ships* www.collegeplan.org* www.collegescholarships.com* www.collegenet.com* www.scholarships.comCourtesy of ARAcontent

419.885.9222 [email protected]

2010 Academic Achievers

Running 3/24

Ad Deadline 3/19

PRICES

Full Page (10.5 x 21): $399

1/2 Page (10.5 x 10.5): $299

1/4 Page (5 x 10.5): $199

1/8 Page (5 x 5): $99

1/16 Page (3.4 x 3.5): $45

Color $75 extra on all sizes

This special feature will reconize

Sylvania students from our local

high schools. Send a special

congratulatory message to a

specific student or school, orsend a general of message of

support for our hard-working

Sylvania students.

DELIVERED TO

30,000 SYLVANIA

READERS

You can stillget scholarships

- heres how

Little Sprouts Academy LLC, an educa-tional daycare and preschool in West Toledo,announces sponsorship of the USDA fundedChild and Adult Care Food Program. Mealsare available to all enrolled participants withoutregard to race, color, national origin, sex, ageor disability and will be served at no separatecharge.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S.Department of Agriculture policy, this institu-tion is prohibited from discriminating on thebasis of race, color, national origin, gender, age,or disability.

To le a complaint of discrimination, writeUSDA, Director, Ofce of Civil Rights, Room326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 IndependenceAvenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 orcall (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA isan equal opportunity provider and employer.

Little Sprouts Academy, LLC is a safe, fun,educational daycare. Half and full day pre-school programs are available.

Live webcams with a secure sign on giveparents peace of mind during the day. Pleasecontact Mindy DeArdo, at 419-754-1057 withany questions or for further information.

Little Sprouts Academy announces sponsorship of theUSDA funded Child and Adult Care Food Program



12/12

Opening Minds. Opening Doors.

Maumee Valley Country Day School focuses on the

success of each student in a premier college prepprogram. Students are inspired to be resilient, self-

motivated, and creative in an accepting and collaborative

learning environment. At each grade level we teach

our students how to learn, not just what to learn.

A Maumee Valley education prepares children to

engage with the world.

Find out how Maumee Valley can open your childs mind

to a world of knowledge, and open doors to a world ofpossibilities. Call 419.381.1313 to set up your personal

tour and visit www.mvcds.orgfor more information.

Come see the progress we are making on the

construction of our new, state-of-the-art,

eco-friendly, UPPER SCHOOL building!

With over $1 millionawarded in FinancialAid each year, a MaumeeValley education is withinyour reach!

Please join us for aPRE-OPEN HOUSEINFORMATIONSESSIONon CollegePreparation andPlacement from12:30 - 1:00 p.m.,Sunday, January 24th.

Open House January 24th 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

salute to schools

Documents