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The Lamphere Schools provides an educational environment of excellence where expectations are high and paths to success are designed for everyone. Every student is empowered to achieve and is prepared for a successful future.
newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
A Message from the Superintendent Welcome back to the start of a new school year! On behalf of the Lamphere Schools, I hope you had an excellent summer and are ready for an outstanding year. The beginning of a new year is always a great time to embrace the opportunity to help make this an outstanding school year for your child. Take time to enjoy the excitement that surrounds the start of a new year and a fresh start toward success. Helping to ensure your child’s regular attendance and taking just a few minutes to ask about his/her day at school is important. We also invite and encourage you to become involved in the education of your child throughout the school year through school activities, events and organizations. Lamphere is committed to providing students with the finest comprehensive educational program possible, and it is this focus that helps drive our decisions. As we look forward to the 2012-2013 school year, we are pleased to be able to continue offering a wellrounded academic and extracurricular program for our students. Lamphere’s academic programs focus on high expectations with support built in to help our students succeed. I am proud to report that the full day kindergarten program has been a tremendous success for our students. This opportunity has helped our youngest students get off to a great start as they begin their school career. Our major focus at the elementary level will continue to be in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics, ensuring that all 2
our students have a solid foundation upon which to build. At the middle school level, we have adopted a new math series that aligns with the common core curriculum. This, along with the opportunity for students to enroll in a math lab, will assist students in fully understanding important and challenging math concepts required by the curriculum. Developing expert reading and writing skills will also be a priority in all content areas, since we know that it will help improve all-around academic success for our students. At Lamphere High School, we are proud of the wide selection of Advanced Placement course opportunities, as well as new science electives, now being offered to challenge Lamphere students to be the best they can be. Additional teachers have also been trained in specialized techniques to help improve students’ reading comprehension, a skill that is absolutely necessary to be successful in school. Parents are encouraged to speak to your child’s school counselor if you feel he/she would benefit from one of these additional reading courses. We recognize that the core academics are most critical for students, but it is also important that students receive a well-rounded education and that they have opportunities to explore elective courses of study. Lamphere offers a wide spectrum of electives and opportunities. For example, Lamphere’s band program has received recognition for being outstanding. It is also important that
today’s children, who are growing up in a global society, become fluent in a foreign language. Therefore, all students in Lamphere begin learning a foreign language as early as preschool and continuing through high school, thus giving them an important edge over other students upon graduation. Each of our schools offers students a friendly, safe atmosphere where academics, fine arts, foreign language, athletics and extra-curricular activities are emphasized. Our dedicated board of education, staff and administrators strive to maintain reasonable class sizes and outstanding programs and support services for our students. Lamphere also has its own scholarship program that has provided thousands of dollars each year to Lamphere grads as they pursue college or a vocational school. Since its inception in June 2007, the fund has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to Lamphere students! The Scholarship Fund has been made possible because of the generosity of local businesses, community groups, staff and community members. The successes of our students are many and we have highlighted some of those accomplishments in this issue of Dateline. Many of the district’s programs and services are also featured. I hope you enjoy reading our welcome back edition and learning about all that Lamphere has to offer our students and this fine community! Please accept my sincere wishes for an excellent school year! Sincerely, Marsha Pando, Ed. D. Superintendent
newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
Lamphere Scholarship Fund District Wide - Established in 2006 the Lamphere Scholarship fund was instituted to help graduating students continue their education.
2012 Lamphere Scholarship Fund Recipients - LHS Ziyad Al Obaidi Chelsea Austin Amanda Antoine Eric Burr Jenna Buza Caleigh Carlesimo Marianne Carney Megan Duberg Vanna Fachou Haley Fisher Dayana Gorgees Lauren Hamelink Brianna Hanley Kristiana Hila Sonia Islam Jesse Jones Shawn Joyce Lawrence Karoumy Breiana Langowski Courtney McLatchie Kelsey Meyer Hope Pena Lauren Pereny Shayna Shuman Audrey Smith Jesicalyn Stoddard Julie Swanson Monica Szmyd Kayla VanWormer Meghan Versele Stephan Versele
“Our first year, in May 2007, we were able to award four scholarships,” said Marsha Pando, Lamphere’s Superintendent of Schools. “This year we’ve presented another 30 scholarships, to Lamphere High School students to help make their dreams of a college education come true.” Money for the scholarship fund comes from many sources; donations from individuals, staff members, community groups and businesses. The annual Trivia Night fundraiser and other events throughout the school year benefit the scholarship fund as does our new brick paver project. “With the support of so many our scholarship fund continues to grow and we look forward to helping even more students continue their education in the years to come,” said Pando.
2012 Lamphere Scholarship Fund Recipients - Page
Page students selected to receive awards from the Lamphere Scholarship Fund will be presented with them upon graduation from Lamphere High School. 6th Grade: Sydney Perkins 7th Grade: Christine Chanbour 8th Grade: Colin Holstein
Math program proves successful at Page Page Middle School - Looking for new ways to help students struggling with math skills and problem solving, Page teachers and administration developed a plan for intervention and began using a digital tool called SuccessMaker from Pearson Digital Learning. “We identified students who needed math intervention and created new math lab classes,” said Katie Monhaut, Page Math Teacher. With only 15 students in each class, we were able to provide individualized learning sessions with the SuccessMaker program.” Students come to class and are divided into two groups, one group worked on computers using SuccessMaker, the other group worked with the math lab teacher to pre teach or review material that was being taught in their general math class. Each week, students would set goals and document their progress. Fridays they received a performance report and calculated gains and completed graphs of their progress.
“SuccessMaker helped me understand how math problems work. It also has given me confidence in my math class,” said Amber Brown, 8th grade student. “We’ve used the program for an entire school Page students enrolled in the SuccessMaker Math lab are gaining math skills and confidence. Math year and feel scores and grades are increasing as a result of the interventions and individualized learning plans. the outcomes have been very good,” said Monhaut. “Students are making “After nine months of using SuccessMaker, consistent gains and their confidence and the average student has made 12.9 skills are transferring into their regular math months of growth. The biggest classes.” documentation of success is that almost 80 percent of our SuccessMaker users are “SuccessMaker helps me understand receiving higher than a 70 percent score math more because it shows me the steps on their report card in their general math of the problem so I can get it right the class. Most of these students were next time,” said Tristin Canada, 8th grade failing math last year,” Monhaut added. student.
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Summer Math Blast District Wide - Building on strategies learned throughout the school year our elementary students had the opportunity to continue becoming “mathematically powerful” this summer. “All of our elementary students were given calendars with math tasks sprinkled throughout the summer days at the Summer Math kickoff,” said Sharon Stephens, Edmonson Elementary Principal. “Through these math tasks, students and parents had the opportunity to see how math is everywhere around us and to strengthen math skills learned during the school year.” The Summer Math Blast Kickoff featured a video starring math coaches Sarah Campbell and Elizabeth Simpson. “We wanted to catch the attention of students and get them excited about summer math,” said Campbell. “The video was a fun idea and helped show students math is around us everywhere and you can have fun with it.” The video is posted on our website. If you’d like to view it, visit: www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/summermathfun Math journals were also given to every student. As students solved math tasks, they were asked to show their proof and write about their mathematical experiences in the journal. “Writing in mathematics helps develop student understanding and reasoning, making sense of problems, as well as constructing arguments based on their understanding,” said Stephens. “All of our summer participants will be invited to a special math celebration when we return to school in the fall,” said Simpson. “Everyone will take part in the same mathematical activities at the same time district wide. We are looking forward to a great turnout and creating more excitement about mathematics.”
Elementary Math Coach Sarah Campbell presents math packets and journals during the summer math kickoff.
Students view the Summer Math Blast video created by and starring elementary math coaches Elizabeth Simpson and Sarah Campbell.
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Elementary students show off their Summer Math Blast packets and journals. The packets are full of math activities to help students keep math skills strong over the summer.
Superintendent’s Art Collection District Wide - Each year Elementary Art Specialist, Craig Hinshaw, showcases student art work through the Superintendent’s Art Collection. Students are invited to attend a meeting of the Lamphere Board of Education and they are presented with a certificate and art supplies. Their artwork is framed by Hinshaw and displayed at the Administration Center and throughout the district. “We have an amazingly talented group of students in this district,” said Hinshaw. “It is wonderful to have so much art to share with our community.”
newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
Beautiful Music
Learning Ladder
Learning Ladder - Visitors to Jan Figurski’s preschool classroom quickly find themselves tapping their toes and dancing in their seats as students play a variety of instruments and dance in the Preschool Band. “Our students love band time and playing instruments,” said Figurski. “As much fun as it is, the music helps us teach important skills like listening, taking turns, vocabulary and more which are so important in early childhood development.” Students choose the instrument they want to play and sit patiently in a circle until the music begins. Listening carefully for the song to indicate it’s their turn, soon the students begin to play their triangles, sticks, blocks, bells and tambourines and dance along as the song calls for their instrument. Preschool students listen for the song to call out their insturments indicating it’s their turn to shake, rattle and roll.
“Studies show that music and movement stimulate the brain and is helpful in both language and motor development,” said Anita Burkle, Learning Ladder Director. “Our staff is constantly looking for new ways to incorporate music and movement into our preschool curriculum.”
After learning shapes, counting strings and naming colors students play thier homemade guitars and dance to Elvis Pressley’s “Hound Dog”.
Figurski also plays guitar and each of her students has made their own guitar out of paper and string. Eyes light up when Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog” comes across the speakers, out come the student guitars and the dancing begins. “I love when we do band,” said one student. “It’s fun to play songs and my teacher tells us we are exercising our bodies and our brains. I like to practice at home too.”
Kindergarten Enrollment Age Change Effective for the 2013-14 School Year Legislators have changed the law relating to the age that children may enroll in Kindergarten, ultimately resulting in children being five when they begin school. This law will be phased in as follows: • The student must be 5 years old by November 1, 2013 for the school year beginning September 2013. • The student must be 5 years old by October 1, 2014 for the school year beginning September 2014. • The student must be 5 years old by September 1, 2015 for the school year beginning September 2015.
Nominated in 2011 as a Daily Tribune “Best of the Best Preschool”, Lamphere’s Learning Ladder Program offers an early childhood program, half day and full day preschool programs an infant/toddler program and before/after school childcare programs. “Our program is designed to meet the developmental needs of each child,” said Anita Burkle, Learning Ladder Director. “We follow the educational benchmarks as set by the State of Michigan and goes handin-hand with the district’s kindergarten curriculum.” A staff of caring employees and preschool teachers with degrees in Early Childhood Development make Learning Ladder an important first step in children’s education. To learn more about the Learning Ladder programs, visit:
www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/LL
Learning Ladder Programs • Preschool - Ages 3-5 • Head Start - Preschool Program • Great Start Readiness Preschool - B.E.S.T. • Full Day Care for Children ages 3-6 • School Age Childcare - up to 5th grade • Early Intervention • Pre Primary Impaired • Infant & Toddler Program • Chinese Immersion Program
Parents should be aware that even though the law has changed, parents have the right to decide to enroll their child in Kindergarten as long as they will be 5 years old by December 1st if they notify the district by June 1st that they intend to enroll their child in Kindergarten. (The June 1st notification date is a new State requirement.) Kindergarten Round-Up for the 2013-2014 school year will take place on March 20, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. for all our elementary schools. Please plan to attend if you have a child who will be 5 years old by December 1, 2013. 5
Lamphere Center Hockeytown at Lamphere Center Lamphere Center - Students at Lamphere Center were visited by the Michigan Sled Dog team, a local hockey team that plays at the Great Lakes ice arena in Fraser. When we watch most hockey games, we witness athletes skate around the ice on skates worn on their feet.
The Michigan Sled Dogs are a team made up of fifteen athletes, both male and female, with a variety of disabilities including: amputees, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, and spinal cord injuries. The teammates range in age from sixteen to their mid-forties. All of the athletes are wheelchair bound so skating in the traditional way is not an option. Each athlete sits in a custom sled that rides the ice on two blades. Each player carries a short hockey stick in each hand that has a spike on one end and the blade on the other. They use the sticks to push their sled forward and to stick handle the puck. Each player discussed their disability, their jobs, and other hobbies they have including biking (hand bike), and wheel
chair basketball. In addition to the athletes discussing their hockey team, they also shared opportunities with the Lamphere Center students on activities the students could do in the community. Kevin Keegan said, “It’s cool that hockey can be played in a different way than the Detroit Red Wings play it”. Yuri Keem plays hockey for the MORC team. Yuri told his teacher, “I learned from the Sled Dogs that there are floor hockey leagues that I could play with.”
After the presentation, The Sled dogs were treated to a Lamphere Center Chili Cook off. Lamphere Center students had a great time and learned a lot about the game of sled hockey and other activities they can do in the community. If you are interested in learning more about the Michigan Sled Dogs, please visit their website http://www.misleddogs.com/ Home_Page.html.
Special Olympics Competition Lamphere Center - “This year seven of our Lamphere Center athletes competed in the state Special Olympics competition held at Central Michigan University, said Maureen Carty, Lamphere’s Director of Special Education. “Our athletes all competed in the Track and Field events. These included the 50 meter dash, the standing long jump, and the softball throw.” Several medals were won by the Lamphere Center participants, and these were proudly shown off when the students returned to school the following Monday. Megan Custer told her classmates, “That was really fun. I’m glad I won a medal.” Shane Graves said, “I want to do this again next year.”
Lamphere Center students competed in the State Special Olympics Competition and look forward to competing again in 2013.
Along with the competitions, there were many activities for the athletes to participate in, including a big dance one evening. As an added benefit, free medical screenings and vision testing were available. All the students received a pair of free sunglasses, and a student who needs to wear glasses got a new pair of prescription glasses at no cost. All in all, it was a great experience for the students and we look forward to having even more athletes participate next year.
Lamphere’s 9th Annual Fall Craft Show & Health Fair Saturday - October 27 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lamphere High School For an application or additional information, visit: www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/craftshow 6
newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
Edmonson Elementary Awards President’s Education Awards Excellence Award Sarah Buffey Ashley Carranza Andrea Deguzman Maryam Hanna Teddy Hoang Sydnie Katkic Lillian Levine Kammi Ooten Dominique Otto Jordyn Rauser McKenna Treve Brianna VanSickle Achievement Award Madalyn Box Kieraha Dean Chauncey Ernest Zakarey Geer Melanie Green-Chilcutt Hanna Hall Brian Hamel Ella Martinez Keara McBride Ryan Mulawa Austin Pruitt Austumn Ross Alexander Szewczul Michael Wardell Yearbook Cover Design Winner Ella Martinez Crysta Brown Jasmine Crews Chauncey Ernest Zakarey Geer Eric McCreary Alex Szewczul Michael Wardell
Safety Squad Ashley Carranza Ryan DeFresne Joseph Faulkner Alexandros Giannoulas William McNeil Nicholas Tinkle Kody Whiteman
Service Squad Eileen Ablahad Madalyn Box Sarah Buffey Jon Cabrera Anthony Cronk Kieraha Dean Andrea Deguzman Madison Gilbert Hanna Hall Brian Hamel Maryam Hanna Hunter Hartbarger Melanie Green-Chilcutt Sydnie Katkic Lillian Levine Ella Martinez Keara McBride Bailey McLarty Ricardo Miranda Ryan Mulawa Kami Ooten Aili Orlando Dominique Otto Austin Pruitt Jack Reddin Autumn Ross Taylor Singleton Adam Smith Van Tran McKenna Treve Zaynab Uddin Brianna VanSickle
5th grade Band Crysta Brown - Clarinet Jon Cabrera - Trombone Anthony Cronk - Percussion Jonathan Esbri - Trumpet Zakery Geer - Trumpet Alexandros Giannoulas - Alto Sax Madison Gilbert - Clarinet Brandon Gilcher - Trombone Brian Hamel - Trumpet Maryam Hanna - Flute Hunter Hartbarger - Trombone Sydnie Katkic - Clarinet Lillian Levine - Flute Ella Martinez - Alto Sax Keara McBride - Trumpet Eric McCreary - Trumpet Bailey McLarty - Alto Sax William McNeil - Trumpet Ricardo Miranda - Clarinet Ryan Mulawa - Alto Sax Aidan Niewolak - Trumpet Kammi Ooten - Flute Aili Orlando - Flute Austin Pruitt - Percussion Adam Smith - Clarinet Nicholas Tinkle - Trombone McKenna Treve - Trumpet Zaynab Uddin - Trumpet Brianna VanSickle - Flute Kody Whiteman - Trumpet
Spelling Bee First Round
3rd Grade Alexis Grzesikowski Aidan Pfeifer Sandra Salim
Richard Hoang Anthong Rogers Parker Zielinski
4th Grade Lexi Bemis Jacob Hansen Shakira Madrigal
Tyler Denson Carol Harfouch Kenny Wojtowicz
5th Grade Eileen Ablahad Ashley Carranza Teddy Hoang
Sarah Buffey Brian Hamel Dominique Otto
Final Round Winners Anthony Rogers - District Champion Dominique Otto – District Champion Teddy Hoang – 3rd Place District Winner Morning Announcements Broadcast Recognition Ella Martinez – 5th grade Ricardo Miranda – 5th grade Austin Pruitt – 5th grade Cooper Henkel – 2nd grade
Madison Heights Youth Assistance Award Sydnie Little - Kindergarten Jakob Rojas - Kindergarten Sophia Johnson – 1st grade Alexandria Ooten – 4th grade Kammi Ooten – 5th grade Summer Reading Incentive Shoppers Jayna Anderson – 4th grade Dominic Rourke – 1st grade
Edmonson students are looking forward to the new school year. The first half day of the 2012-2013 school year for students is Tuesday, September 4, 2012.
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Hiller Elementary Awards Student Council Dunia Al Suhairi Hayleigh Ballo Justivon Dado Eduardo Escobar Gabe Farneti-Gerstler Sarah Fireberg Jennifer Ho Mayar Jirjees Maddyn MacDonald Elle Mesyn Anje Montenegro-Espana Mirna Mouayed Brenna Murphy Emily Schmidt Elizabeth Shammas Magdelana Whitehouse Norman Yacoob Maren Abd Alahed Aubrey Bartzen Paul Bui Rami Butrus Justivon Dado Neenos Gorgis Kelly Hong Celina Ikam Eridajah Johnson Dinh Luong Ryan McPhail George Matti Angela Minas Michael Moshi Brenna Murphy Emily Oja Marios Rasho Maryan Sabah Ziyad Sami Mykayla Smith DeShawnda Terrell Sargon Toma Rami Yacoub Christopher Zmija
Melad Amanoel Kathryn Bilicki Aarav Devkota Adi Esho Emily Fireberg Romauroi Habeeb Abrina Ikam Bashar Khalid Jake Malak Lizette Mina Ritta Mouayed Naomi Muscas Antonio Shabo Sean Spanke Jayden Yousif
Safeties
Muna Abdulkhader Immar Bell Mirna Butrus Trinity Cislo Emily Fireberg Maryam Hikmat Justin Hudson Sadeem Jameel Sajjad Kamil Makayla McDonald Yousef Mardrosyan Lizette Mina Jaylen Moore Sadia Mow Sarah Nguyen Sneh Patel Olivia Richardson Ayden Salman Sabrina Slovey Christian Soro Marrial Tobar Yue Feng Yang Maryam Youhanna
Presidents Award for Educational Excellence
Sadeem Jameel Ryan McPhail Sarah Nguyen
Dinh Luong Brenna Murphy
Presidents Award for Educational Achievement
Muna Abdulkhader Trinity Cislo Emily Fireberg Kelly Hong Sajjad Kamil Emily Oja
Paul Bui Justivon Dado Neenos Gorgis Eridajah Johnson Lizette Mina Christian Soro
MH Youth Assistance
Justivon Dado Brenna Murphy
Emily Fireberg
1000 Minute Reading Shoppers Bioz Lourdes
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Dalia Shaeen
Perfect Attendance
Ryan Balcom Toni Hall Julian Jamil Dinh Luong Sarah Nguyen Emily Schmidt
Justivon Dado Jennifer Ho Andy Lam Audrie Middlemas Mina Roshdy Maryam Youhanna
Principal’s Award
Justivon Dado
Emily Fireberg
Student of the Month October - Respect
Stevie Canup Kalie Long Samiha Maya Mirna Jirjees Romauroi Habeeb Kaleb Oatman Sean Spanke Madlen Jabbar Kelly Hong
Rayona Spencer Maryam Hirmiz Larsa Yokhanna Danella Azees Elizabeth Shammas Atiya Islam Brooke Prater Bashar Khalid Trinity Cislo
Anahi Alvarez-Chapparo Alex Sami Fadi Sami Maryam Akram Mario Sami Sarah Fireberg Emily Birkenshaw James Silk Dunia Al-Suhairi Aderyan Gelou
Kyree Floyd Dima Hanna Miranda Whitehouse Brianna Geggie London McDonald Magdelana Whitehouse Fady Moshi Christian Soro
Kyle Geggie Tessa McGrail Maryam Namrood Alvin Zaka Apala Timalsina Mayar Jirjees Colton Rowe Maryam Romio Dinh Luong
Michael Jajjo Marian Sami Marsilia Rasho Cassie Stafa Mario Nadhum Norman Yacoob Amani Qaqish Ryan Balcom Justivon Dado
Jay Newcomb Kaycee Potter Steven Yousif Jon Jamil Yosten Qaryagos Nicholas Guzynski Courtney McPhail Viron Habos Sadeem Jameel
Assal Alsana Alan Kadow Rayshaun Hester Joseph Hannaford Lindsay Lucas Julian Jamil Adi Esho Abrina Ikam Eridajah Johnson
Manuel Asmar Philopateer Roshdy Nickell Morant Abas Ahmed Lara Tobya William Collins Jeremiah Turner Masarra Al-Obaidi Emily Fireberg
Marvin Elias LaVelle Whitaker Sanduina Lipo Kathryn Bilicki Genevy Hong Jolie Phung Emily Schmidt Azra Youhanna Ryan McPhail
John Hermez Nicole Watt Meron Amanoel Yu-Hsin Lin
Anh Huynh Hailey Harelik Heba Balawi Winson Li
November - Caring
January - Responsibility
February - Trustworthiness
Joseph Balois Ma.Donna Valencia Sarah Gorgees Haley Whitefoot Immar Bell
Aarav Devkota Melad Amanoel Andrea Petkovic Sharonda Terrell Brenna Murphy
Lameeta Yalda Ema Sulstarova Cody Schultz Elizabeth Nanathou Elle Mesyn Benyamain Yacoob Maryam Shlaymoon Fadi AlKata Muna Abdulkhader
David Walker Azeez Azeez Garrett Zuber Shireen Sami Alisa Faraj Dina Toma Juvanee Amanwel Lavelle Balois Sadia Mow
May - Respect
Spelling Bee Spelling Bee Finalists Third Grade Jennifer Ho Atiya Islam Mayar Jirjees Ma.Donna Valencia Benyamain Yacoob Norman Yacoob Emil Danilczuk Fourth Grade Pragyee Bhatta Emily Schmidt Antonio Shabo Achsah Tom Doriana Vuljaj Bashar Khalid Haley Whitefoot Fifth Grade Rami Butrus Trinity Cislo Justin Hudson Brenna Murphy Joshua Smith Makayla McDonald Dinh Luong
District Spelling Bee Winners
First Place Pragyee Bhatta - Fourth grade Second Place Jennifer Ho - Third Grade Achsah Tom - Fourth Grade
Sue Brown 5th Grade Scholarship Makayla McDonald
T-shirt Design Contest Winner Hayleigh Ballo
March - Fairness
April - Citizenship
Hiller held a t-shirt design contest, this is the winning entry.
newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
Hiller students adopt a cow Hiller Elementary - During 2012, people around the world celebrated the year of the Dragon for the Chinese New Year. At Hiller Elementary, however, students have been celebrating the year of the cow! Hiller students learned about Heifer International, an organization that matches milk-giving animals (cows and goats) with families who live in hunger around the world. The idea that they could do something to help a needy family by buying an animal really captured their imaginations. Hiller Student Council decided to sponsor a coin drive to try to raise the $500 necessary to buy a Heifer Cow. Although it seemed like a challenging amount to raise in the two weeks they had to conduct the coin drive, Hiller students and families gave generously. When asked about donating a big chunk of his savings to help raise the money, fifth grade
student Justivon Dado said “I just thought it was for a great cause!” Second grader Katie Bilicki brought in a large donation from her savings and inspired her classmates to match it. As the two weeks came to a close, Hiller students had exceeded their goal, and raised more than the $500 needed. So if you come for a visit to Hiller and notice a few large pictures of Heifer Cows here and there, don’t be surprised. Students would tell you it’s their new “favorite” animal.
Hiller Student Council members pose with a photo of a cow from Heifer International. Hiller students and staff donated over $500 to help families wo live in hunger around the world.
Hiller Elementary Awards Math Celebration Participants Mona Alaa Heba Balawi Raymond Chan Dima Hanna Maryam Namrood Antonila Shabo Isa Youhanna
First Grade Meron Amanoel Nazeef Bhuiyan Mariam Fransees Samiha Maya Marsilia Rasho Larsa Yokhanna Steven Yousif
Second Grade Sahar Alamari Nolan Anoff Joseph Balois Aarav Devkota Eduardo Escobar Sarah Fireberg Romauroi Habeeb Savanna Hull Jacqueline Huynh Lawrence Ibrahim Winson Li Lindsay Lucas Diana Muscas Nikola Petkovic Jaden Renshaw Elizabeth Shammas Ardit Thaqi Apala Timalsina Jayden Yousef Robert Zaya Third Grade Melad Amanoel Milad Bethyon Maryam Brikho Emil Danilczuk Andrew Ibrahim Atiya Islam Nicole Issa Mohammed Kamil Kayla Kosmowski London McDonald Courtney McPhail Jolie Phung Colton Rowe Mina Sabah Maryam Shlaymoon Sean Spanke Dina Toma Ma.Donna Valencia Magdelana Whitehouse Benyamain Yacoob
Miryam Alaa Hayleigh Ballo Toni Hall Naomi Muscas Andrea Petkovic Emily Schmidt Windel Valencia Azra Youhanna Paul Bui Maryam Hikmat Sajjad Kamil Sadia Mow Maryan Sabah
Fourth Grade Ryan Balcom Pragyee Bhatta Jason Huynh Chris Nguyen Patrick Robin Achsah Tom Doriana Vuljaj Evia Zaka Fifth Grade Emily Fireberg Sadeem Jameel Ryan McPhail Sarah Nguyen
1,000 Minute Readers September
Kindergarten Faisal Akolek Brandon Ali Anahi Alvarez-Chaparro Kyree Floyd Corey Hana Ethan Hempstead Simon Kendall Sama Khalid Jaylin Malak Maximilian Stein Lameeta Yalda First Grade Mona Alaa Heba Balawi Samiha Maya Dalia Shaheen Rania Shaheen Vali Shlaymoon Miranda Whitehouse Alvin Zaka Garrett Zuber Zachary Zuber
Second Grade Sahar Al-Rousan Lourdes Bioz Joseph Balois Aarav Devkota Sarah Fireberg Rafil Hirmiz Savanna Hull Mirna Mouayed Diana Muscas Mario Nadhum Nikola Petkovic Sheeraz Qadeer Elizabeth Shammas Nadalie Talia Apala Timalsina Third Grade Leon Asmar Maryam Brikho Emil Danilczuk Sarah Gorgees Atiya Islam London McDonald Courtney McPhail Jake Malak Chris Martinez-Santiago Altena Minas Maryam Sami Sean Spanke Dina Toma Magdelana Whitehouse Norman Yacoob Fourth Grade Miryam Alaa Dunia AlSuhairi Ryan Balcom Pragyee Bhatta Emily Estrada-Manzanares Toni Hall Naomi Muscas Jona Ndoj Amani Qaqish Maryam Romio Emily Schmidt Achsah Tom Doriana Vuljaj Evia Zaka Marem Abd Alahed Emily Fireberg Sajjad Kamil Makayla McDonald Angela Minas Jaylen Moore DeShawnda Terrell
Fifth Grade Paul Bui Justin Hudson Dinh Luong Ryan McPhail Christopher Mincy Sadia Mow Maryam Youhanna
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Lessenger Elementary Awards Safety & Service Squad
Rachel Wagner Constantine Kourtesis Sara Vollbach Anastasia Heugh Jessica Seabaugh Jenna Wagner Zachary Carlisle Melodie Cooper Hayden Griffin Mitch Lewis Aidan Komrska Steven Verbiest Charlie Maiorana Dillan Shuten Asia Clark Angel Tolbert Tyler Black Jason Reynolds De’Jahnelle Simon
Jessica Adams Jacob Borton Timothy de Zwaan Shannon Danaher Brandon Vo Amber Doom Carter Warthman Casey Van Dyke Sydney Greathouse Hannah Seiter Joseph Turner Cory Johnston Bruce Pollatz Kory Yurich Marcus Royster Preston Turchin Sean Barvais Chris Guzanek Benjamin Schmaltz
1000 Minute Reading Shoppers
Emily Class
Statewide Chinese Speech Contest Isabella Billings – Second place Casey Simon – Third place Zeke Simon – Third place Rachel Maltese
Earth Day Poster Contest Winners Kindergarten - Nicholas Carranza First Grade - Julianna Chan Second Grade - Richard Clark Third Grade - Kylie Tessier Fourth Grade - Skylar Fetting Fifth Grade - Rachel Wagner
Spelling Bee ROUND ONE
Walking Club
Isabella Walker Nicole Shaffer James Marchwinski Jackson Schmaltz Grace Williamson Marjolein de Zwaan Kolin Johnson Madison Martin Zachary Brooks Samantha Butcher Mason Lopes Morgan McKinnie Jena Shuten Liam Danaher Faaeza Ahmed Kylie Tessier Mina Siba Kaitlyn Tessier Jamie McArthur Haley Doom Jessica Shaffer Paige Delmotte Steven Verbiest Tim de Zwaan Ben Schmaltz Bruce Pollatz Shannon Danaher
Dakota Martin Will Gregory Aidan Anderson Moses Herrick Miles Brown Najuba Ahmed Grace Riggs Lainey Abbott Zach Seiter Ana Hess Rebecca Shaffer Nicholas Calhoun Marco Maiorana Alex McConkie Nolan Abbott Caden Queener Zach Milz Perrin Rosanio Mikayla Olivarez Cameron Corso Ronald Mutschler Jakob Rinke Sean Barvais Zachary Carlisle Hanna Sappington Hannah Seiter
Neiko Lyons
Saif Kandelchy Jordan Wickham Max Hosmer
Third Grade Scott Musket Jonathan Grindem Jaime McArthur
Josh Bakka Helen Ibizi-enedu Sophia Patterson
Fourth Grade Mike Heugh Michayla McAlpine Jacob Dyer
Tim deZwaan Aidan Komrska Jamie Bowling
Fifth Grade Hannah Seiter Jacob Borton Jason Reynolds
ROUND TWO
Third Grade Jordan Wickham – Third place Fourth Grade Josh Bakka (4th grade) – Third place Fifth Grade Tim de Zwaan (5th grade) – Second place
Nutrition, Fitness & Me
Aaron Lambert Ana Hess Anthony Ho Bernard Abbo Brooke Lawler Carmen Adams Cristian Maris Dorothy Luetz Grace Komrska Hannah Seiter James Henry Jessica Shaffer Jocelyn Wyatt Kamryn Steffke Kolin Johnson Lainey Abbott MacKenzie Lyons Michayla McAlpine Mina Siba Neiko Lyons Nicholas Calhoun Nolan Abbott Perrin Rosanio Sophia Patterson Zach Milz
Alex McConkie Angel Tolbert Benjamin Schmaltz Brady Robinson Cameron Corso Cecelia Lambert Damon Cox Flavious Filip Haley Doom Jaime McArthur Jena Shuten JoAnn Henry Kaitlyn Tessier Kayla Kodan Kylie Tessier Liam Danaher Madison Martin Mikayla Olivarez Morgan McKinnie Nicholas Byrd Nick Yurich Olivia Diegel Saif Kandelchy Thailynn Bailey Zachary Seiter
Presidents Awards Excellence Award
Jenna Wagner Timothy de Zwaan Joseph Turner, II Amber Doom Cory Johnston
Kory Yurich Bruce Pollatz Benjamin Schmaltz Angel Ibezi-Enendu Rachel Wagner
Achievement Award
Brandon Vo Casey Van Dyke Jessica Adams Steven Verbiest Zachary Carlisle Austin Kotz Tyler Black Christopher Guzanek Savonna Richardson
Anastasia Heugh Sean Barvais Jessica Seabaugh Aidan Komrska Angel Tolbert Jacob Borton Sydney Greathouse Carter Warthman Nathan Dodson
5th grade Band
Sydney Greathouse Jacob Borton Aidan Komrska Jessica Seabaugh Angel Tolbert Jenna Wagner Dillan Shuten Jason Sulaiman Luke Isham Nathan Dodson Constantine Kourtesis Sean Barvais Gary Doan Kory Yurich Carter Warthman Hayden Griffin
Rachel Wagner Christopher Guzanek Benjamin Schmaltz De’Jahnelle Simon Brandon Vo Jamie Bowling Joseph Turner Bruce Pollatz Shannon Danaher Anastasia Heugh Marcus Royster Andrew Hosmer Steven Verbiest Jason Reynolds Melodie Cooper Angel Ibezi-Enendu
Madison Heights Youth Assistance Awards
Lilly Collins Cory Johnston Competing in the Lamphere Spelling Bee is fun.
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Lessenger students sample the chocolate covered strawberries during Cooking Club.
Jason Reynolds
newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
Simonds Elementary Awards 1000 Minute Reading Celebration Winners
Joey Beam
Ethan Putnam
Summer Reading Celebration
Kindergarten Braeden Leaym Maggie Oltersdorf First Grade Abigail Herrel Michael Lentz Second Grade Harley Angus James Minowa Vivian Rupp Taylor Stokes Third Grade Jose Adame Lauren Doss Jordan Goins Ryan Smith Fourth Grade Heidi Emmons Marshall Molinaro Tanner Peace Selena Watson Fifth Grade Zak Beaman Austin Bilbey Shakayla Davis Steven Khalil Aya Sameer
Spelling Bee Winners
Round One – Third Grade Sarah Xhelilaj Tylor Watson Alexandru Daraban Max Werner Nydia Shumate Sarah Bunkosky Round One - Fourth Grade Jacob Scaife Nour Habib Tyler West Michael Gadoua Bryce McGaughey Marley Vial Round One – Fifth Grade Jacob Weide Stephen Marson Austin Bilbey Shakayla Davis Matt Tomsett Madison Rambo
Safety and Service Squad Members
Ryan Barrett Keelin Bielby Morgan Borowski Madison Collins David Davis Trevor Dawson Xavier Ferguson Tiffany Green Caitlyn Hill Colton Jones Andrew Koehler Jacob Maciag Sebastian McAllister Lauren Mexico Harley Mordarski Joseph Passage Emma Ray Gabriela Rose Kaitlyn Toma Jacob Weide
Zachary Beaman Austin Bilbey Zachary Cherry Madalyn Danneels Shakayla Davis Sarah Eggert Michael Gray Michael Halley Grace Horning Steven Khalil David Kosmalski Stephen Marson Ashley McKigney Alexys Miner Leah Paasche Megan Phipps Jordan Rayis Joseph Schultz Matthew Tomsett Hannah Werner
Presidential Excellence & Achievement Awards
Ryan Barrett Madalyn Danneels Trevor Dawson Xavier Ferguson Stephen Marson Lauren Mexico Leah Paasche Gabriela Rose Matt Tomsett Hannah Werner Tiffany Green David Kosmalski Madison Rambo
Madison Collins Shakayla Davis Sarah Eggert Michael Gray Sebastian McAllister Harley Mordarski Emma Ray Aya Sameer Jacob Weide Austin Bilbey Grace Horning Megan Phipps Jordan Rayis
5th Grade Principal’s Award Winner Leah Paasche
2011 – 2012 Perfect Attendance Award
Eloye Avi Zachary Molencupp Evan Sweik
Andrew Koehler Joseph Schultz
Student Council Class Representatives
First Grade Jewel Carr Jamison Ross Second Grade Whitney Justice Charlie Marson Justin Mexico Molly Takacs Third Grade Tegan Beaman Brad Oltersdorf Hannah Paasche Joshua Ross Fourth Grade Sundari Benjamin Joshua Tyler Calderon Tyler Terbrueggen Sicily Townley Fifth Grade Austin Bilbey Shakayla Davis Leah Paasche Matt Tomsett Nick Borowski Kiely Moore
2011 Simonds 1000 Minute Summer Reading Challenge participants show off some of the rewards.
Simonds - Student of the Month Madolyn Bemis Cristina Daraban Nour Habib Kayla Maciag Megan Phipps Miguel Santiago Marley Vial
October
Jeffrey Cohen Shakayla Davis Mary Jirjis Maggie Oltersdorf Maya Saeed Joseph Schultz D’Angelo Williams
November
Justin Goins Mia Hill Hayden McGaughey Leah Paasche Kolby Sandor Jack Weise Allison Barrett Nick Borowski Abigail Herrell Kaden Jones Joey Passage Virginia Ritter Tetra Saylor
Tabitha Green Abby Komarowski Justin Mexico Aya Sameer Tyler Terbrueggen Max Werner
January
Emma Bommarito Madeline Brown Jennifer Jajjo DeAngelo Lemons Madalynn Peace Gabriela Rose Andrew Wisniewski
February
Claire Borton Landon Coulter Mason Fick Stephen Marson Rita Qatan Madalynn Sheehan Bethany Thomas
Tyra Clark Madalyn Danneels Colin Leaym Brendan Nickles Joshua Ross Aurora Simpson Ruby Werner
Eloye Avi Michael Halley Anita Khachador Wesley McKigney Dylan Mordarski Jordan Rayis Molly Takacs
March
Morgan Borowski Johnny Carr Valerie Dinallo Christian Esho Ashley Gray Heather Griffiths Whitney Justice Amanda Kramer Cayden Kudla Harley Mordarski Hannah Paasche Justin Pary Jaelin Swartz-Ra Evan Sweik Camryn Willis
Jewel Carr Michael Gray Mia Hill Bryce McGaughey Brad Oltersdorf Alexandra South Isabella Watson
April
Matthew Cherry Micah Hull Velvia Miller Jordan Middleton Hector Najar Maryana Saeed Jia Ying Zhou
May
Jordan Goins Rita Habib Steven Khalil Jeremy McGrew Salin Sami Anthony Thomas
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Page Middle School Scholastic Art Awards Page Middle School - The Scholastic Art Awards date back to 1923 and have fostered the talent of over 13 million students. It is the most prestigious recognition program for young artists with an impressive list of past recipients including Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Robert Redford and Joyce Carol Oates. The College for Creative Studies hosts the exhibit and awards ceremony. Page is proud to announce Brandon Mulawa, Sabrina Thach, Ben Weide, and Erin Burcham are Certificate Award winners. Hannah Isham and Erin Burcham are Gold Key winners. Gold key is the highest level of achievement.
Erin Burcham and Hannah Isham were Gold Key winners at the 2012 Scholasitc Art Awards.
Great Lakes Art Fair Page Middle School - One of the main goals of the Great Lakes Art Fair is to encourage the participation of students interested in art at all grade levels. The Fair is an indoor event featuring the works of artisans from the Great Lakes region. “By inviting students to exhibit their works, they are providing a venue for students to learn about the operations of a fine art show and to interact with members of the art community,” said Page Art Teacher Darla Gower. The 2011 Great Lakes Art Fair was held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. The art work of Page students Corrie Seng, Erin Burchum, Sydney Perkins, Alyssa Lyon, Yu En Lin, Melissa Siba, Richard Phipps, Jasmine Goins, Allison Kennedy, Hannah Isham, Samantha Linares, Taylor Yarnell, Joey Chapa, Brandon Mulawa, Jonafina Torres, Nicole Miller, Bailey McAlisster and Sara Guirguis were on exhibit representing Page Middle School.
General Motors Design Career Day for Scholastic Arts Gold Key Winners Page Middle School - GM invited Gold Key-level student winners and their teachers to spend the day participating in interactive workshops at the General Motors Tech Center. Page student Erin Burcham and Darla Gower, Page Art teacher, learned about 3 Dimensional Speed Shapes, Computer Generated Imagery, Color and Trim Design and toured the Design Center. “Going to GM was a great opportunity for me to see different careers in the auto design industry. It really opened my eyes to how much GM has to offer modern art students. The program was hands-on, allowing me to really understand how my talents will work with possible career choices. Given the chance, I would definitely do it again.” Erin was able to sculpt a car out of clay, create a car on the computer and learn about job opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in the creative arts. “I am very grateful that GM provided this opportunity to us. It was an amazing day,” said Gower.
Erin Burcham works on a 3D clay shape at General Motors Tech Center.
Page Art teacher Darla Gower and Scholastic Gold Key winner Erin Burcham spent a day at General Motors Tech Center exploring careers.
Michigan Art Education Association’s Youth Festival Page Middle School - Congratulations to Page students Erin Burcham, Sydney Perkins, Allison Kennedy, Chloe Heikkinen, Yona Naeem, Brandon Mulawa, Kaitlyn Clark, and Andra Gross. Their art work represented Page at the Michigan Art Education Association’s Youth Festival at Oakland Schools. The show represented the art work of K- 8 students. “This art work allowed me to explore my imagination,” said Kaitlyn Clark. “When people view my painting, I hope that they notice what a bug’s life is like and how they travel through the blades of grass on an adventure.”
Kaitlyn Clark painted “A Bug’s Life” which was on display at Oakland Schools.
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newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
Page Middle School Page’s Giving Spirit Page Middle School - The staff and students of Page Middle School realize the importance of giving back to the community in tangible ways. •
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During the holiday season, Page staff members and their students along with members of the Lamphere Community donate money, food, and purchase personalized presents for well over 100 needy families. Last year more than 300 presents and 4000 pounds of food was given away through this program to the needy in our community. Senior citizens from throughout the community are invited to Page for a fine arts performance and a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner prepared by Page staff members and served by Page students. Through a program called Hoops for Heart, Page students have raised thousands of dollars since 1996 for the American Heart Michelle Delgreco, Page teacher, Association. and her daughters help out at the 2011 Families in Need event. Students raised over $1,000 for UNICEF in 2011/2012 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society program - Pennies for Patients and Walk for a Cure. Jeans for Teens - students and staff donated gently used or new jeans for teens in need. Participated in the annual St. Jude Bowl-a-thon
Hoops for Heart Page Middle School - Page students and staff have participated in the American Heart Association’s Hoops for Heart program for 16 years in a row. “Our Page family has raised thousands of dollars over the years,” said Janet Kenyon, Page Physical Education Teacher and Hoops for Heart coordinator. “It takes a lot of cooperation to make this a successful event, and here at Page it is truly a team effort.”
“Our students are learning that being educated means being available to help others where there are needs,” said Janet Kenyon, Page Teacher. “This is something that students will carry with them forever, making their communities and ours stronger every day.”
Page students learn about ecosystems Page Middle School - Sixth grade science students investigate the natural world through ecocolumns which house a variety of living organisms in pop bottles forming completely interdependent land and aquatic ecosystems.
even had babies! I have learned so much about the life cycle of different plants and animals. I also now understand how everything is connected,” sixth grader Andra Gross said. “If we spray chemicals on our lawns they will eventually end up in our water supply hurting the fish and even us!”
The students recognize that no organism lives in The students make frequent isolation. All living things observations about exist in a community of their ecocolumns and biotic (living ) and abiotic communicate their findings (nonliving) factors called an through writing, drawing, ecosystem. “The ecocolumns and group discussions. help the students understand Sixth grade students Grace Guzynski and Brett The students must also the web of relationships Berger work together making discoveries with analyze the problems our that link organisms to one their ecocolumn. ecocolumns face (pollution, another and their natural overpopulation, food environment,” said Liz shortages, molds…) and then develop viable Banks, Page Middle School Science teacher. solutions. This fosters the students’ growing “We use them to promote ecology and sensitivity to living things and what they need introduce the students to environmental to survive in the natural world. They also see issues like pollution.” how our role as humans impacts nature’s delicate ecological balance. “The ecolcoumns are so cool! Our guppies
Art students created posters promoting the 2012 Hoops for Heart event at Page. Several pieces of artwork were selected for entry into the nationwide t-shirt design contest.
Hoops for Heart participants receive instruction from Janet Kenyon and Jason Charron, Physical Education Teachers at Page Middle School.
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Link Crew Leaders Get Ready for Freshmen Orientation Lamphere High School - Haven’t heard of Link Crew yet? Link Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the entire first year of their high school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, the Link Crew trains mentors from upcoming junior and senior classes to be Link Leaders. As positive role models, Link Leaders guide the freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school and help facilitate freshman success. More and more studies show that if students have a positive experience their first year in high school, their chance for success increases dramatically. Link Crew provides the structure for freshmen to receive support and guidance from juniors and seniors who have been through the challenges that high school poses, and understand that the transition to a different school can sometimes be overwhelming.
George Sicken, who also helped with the training, stated “During May Development Day Link Leaders come to find that it doesn’t matter where they came from, what they’ve done in the past, or what group they belong to. This is their time to learn from one another, make new connections, and learn from past mistakes. And it’s fun too!”
In August Link Leaders came together again for workshops with Wainz and Sicken learning Lamphere High School students spent several days in training to become Link Crew Leaders Zoe` Wainz and George Sicken, both teachers for the 2012/13 school year. This session took place in May in the Lamphere High School communication skills, at Lamphere High School, helped bring Link auditorium. leadership skills and Crew to Lamphere five years ago. After taking forward to working together on additional teamwork. The two a year off, Wainz is returning to the Link Crew projects throughout the school year.” full day training sessions included working Coordinator position for the 2012-2013 school with the National Guard year. She was All of the Link Leaders are a buzz with and Madison Heights thrilled that excitement for the upcoming year. Many want Community Family 145 students to give their freshmen “Linkees” the same Coalition in various applied to be support that their own Link Leaders gave them activities teaching and Link Leaders; when they were freshmen. Crystal Deguzman, a using these skills. however, it returning Link Leader, expressed her excitement was a difficult for the year saying “I think this is going to be “Creating an environment process to the best year of Link Crew ever!” Caleb Mayer, for students that is safe narrow the list a first year Link Leader, shared that he wants to and positive will benefit down to the be there for his freshmen so that none of them the entire community,” number that feel lost in the shuffle. Giving back and helping said Rick Lewis, Director was needed. others is what Link Crew is all about. of the Madison Heights “It’s wonderful Link Leaders learn and practice their presentations for Freshmen Community Family to see so Orientation during the summer training sessions. Freshmen Orientation will be the start of a new Coalition. “Studies show many students year! The Link Crew worked hard this summer that the transition years want to make a to make the high school transition as smooth are key - getting the students off to a successful difference. I only wish we had room for all of the as possible. They look forward to working with start in high school leads to bright futures for applicants,” said Wainz. “It is safe to say that the their “Linkees” throughout the year. them and in turn helps those around them. incoming freshman class will be extremely lucky We’re very happy to support the Link Crew to have 64 of the most amazing leaders helping program at Lamphere High School and look them through their first year of high school. I’m excited to be working with this group of students. We are really looking forward to a great year!” In May, the Link Leaders participated in “May Development Day” at Lamphere High School. This is the first of many training days that the Link Leaders participate in before the kick-off to the new school year, that being Freshmen Orientation. At this first training, students experience a taste of what freshmen orientation will be like. More importantly, it was a day for the leaders to grow as a team, tear down walls, and plan for the year. 14
Representatives from the Madison Heights Community Family Coalition and National Guard work with Link Leaders on team building activities during the summer break to prepare the students for their responsibilites as Link Crew Leaders.
newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
Lamphere High School Honors & Awards Career Honor Roll
(Honor Roll students for all four years at LHS or years in attendance at LHS)
Ziyad Al Obaidi Eric Burr Caleigh Carlesimo Megan DuBerg Haley Fisher Thomas Griffin Lauren Hamelink Elizabeth Hensley Jeremy Hunacek Shawn Joyce Lawrence Karoumy Binh Luong Courtney McLatchie Rebekah Mitton Dany Oraha Lauren Pereny Sarah Saba Alec Shapic Jesicalyn Stoddard Monica Szmyd Meghan Versele Justin Wood Nadia Yousif
Chelsea Austin Jenna Buza Marianne Carney Vanna Fachou Nicholas Gettel Jewel Haji Brianna Hanley Kristiana Hila Olivia Jenkins Jay Junkin Mina Kobreel Pashke Marku Kelsey Meyer Samantha Nagy Hope Pena Derrick Ryan Maryam Saeed Shayna Shuman Julie Swanson Kayla VanWormer Stephan Versele Merna Yokhanna Shawn Yousif
Wayne State University Association of Phi Beta Kappa
(The Detroit Chapter of Phi Betta Kappa honors graduating seniors who have maintained a 3.75 or higher GPA during the 10th, 11th, and first semester of the senior year in the following subjects: English, Social Sciences, Math, Natural Sciences and Foreign Languages. The students have received a certificate of recognition.)
Ziyad Al Obaidi Caleigh Carlesimo Lauren Hamelink Kristiana Hila Courtney McLatchie Samantha Nagy Monica Szmyd Stephen Versele
Eric Burr Megan DuBerg Brianna Hanley Lawrence Karoumy Kelsey Meyer Alec Shapic Meghan Versele Nadia Yousif
LHS students successful on world-wide exams Lamphere High School - A total of 32 Lamphere High School students earned college credit by enrolling in challenging Advanced Placement classes. Advanced Placement courses help students acquire skills and habits needed to be successful in college, as well as earn college credit while still in high school. Lamphere students compete with students from all over the world for college credit on the Advance Placement (AP) exams. The following Advanced Placement courses are offered at Lamphere High School (LHS): • • • •
AP Calculus AP English Literature AP English Composition AP Psychology
Twenty-six LHS students have received college English credit by passing an AP exam. Sixteen students passed the AP Literature and Composition exam (12th grade) and ten passed the AP Language and Composition exam (11th grade). “The results are outstanding,” said English Department Chair, Amy Guzynski. “The AP exams are global, so our students compete with the best and the brightest from all over the world. We continue to outscore the global average in the writing portion of the exam, which is the most difficult. We had seven students earn a 4 or higher, a new record for Lamphere (on a 5 point scale, 3 or higher is considered passing).” Guzynski also gives credit to Jim Toma, AP Language teacher who had ten students pass the exam the first year he taught the class. Toma said of his students’ success, “I’m thrilled that so many students have earned college credit as a junior and have yet another opportunity to earn more next year. I’m encouraged by their success and can’t wait to get started on next years’ students.” In AP Psychology, seven LHS students passed the exam. “After our inaugural year for AP Psychology, the results are pretty impressive,” said teacher Jamie Uhlmann. “I am proud of our students’ perseverance on such an extremely tough and rigorous course.” “This year we are proud to announce that six of our students received a passing score on the AP Calculus exam and have qualified for college credit,” said John Ceo, LHS AP Calculus teacher. “Success in AP classes typically leads to greater academic success in college. These students are committed to their education and we’re looking forward to hearing great things about their futures.”
Please join us in congratulating the following students on their success:
AP Literature and Composition Chelsea Austin Jenna Buza Marianne Carney Haley Fisher Lauren Hamelink Courtney McLatchie Hope Pena Kayla Vanwormer
Eric Burr Caleigh Carlesimo Megan Duberg Jewel Haji Lawrence Karoumy Samantha Nagy Lauren Pereny Stephan Versele
AP Calculus
Lauren Hamelink and Samantha Nagy had the top two GPA’s for Lamphere High School’s class of 2012.
Jay Junkin Samantha Nagy Meghan Versele
Lawrence Karoumy Mayhar Sadik Stephan Versele
AP Language and Composition Erika Berger Kirsten Eriksson Brandon McCoy Richard Muncy Chelsea Thompson
Zachary Boardman Tiffani Haught Maria Morey Evan Reich Kuong Tran
AP Psychology Amra Alijagic Caleigh Carlesimo Kirsten Eriksson Alayna Sands
Jenna Buza Megan DuBerg Brandon McCoy Lauren Wands
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2011-2012 Scholarships & Awards Ziyad Al-Obaidi
Henry Patton School 4 - U of M Dearborn Academic Achievement Award – Oakland Univ Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools MHYA Scholarship - Madison Hts Youth Assistance
Amanda Antoine
American Red Cross Scholarship - American Red Cross Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
Chelsea Austin
Burger King Scholarship - BK Scholarship Mgmt. Svcs NABS Scholarship – Delphi Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools LAFFS Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
Darien Bentley
Baker College Scholarship - Baker College
Eric Burr
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Lamphere Band Boosters Scholarship
Jenna Buza
University Recognition Award - Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
Caleigh Carlesimo
Dean’s Scholarship – University of Michigan-Dearborn Talented Scholar Award - Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
Marianne Carney
Academic Achievement Award – Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Michigan Schools and Gov’t Credit Union Scholarship Award for Excellence - Grand Valley State University Green Scholarship - Wayne State University
Skip Conner
Megan DuBerg
Maize and Blue Scholarship – Univ of Mich DearbornTalented Scholar Award – Oakland University Green Scholarship - Wayne State University Lamphere Schools MS/HS Scholar - Lamphere Schools
Vanna Fachou
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
Haley Fisher
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Lamphere Band Boosters Scholarship
Dayana Gorgees
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Bowden Scholarship
Thomas Griffin
Academic Achievement Award – Oakland University
Jewel Haji
Lake Scholarship - Grand Valley State University Academic Achievement Award – Oakland University
Lauren Hamelink
Award for Excellence – Grand Valley State University Award of Distinction Faculty Scholar – GVSU Distinguished Scholar Award – Oakland University Michigan Schools and Gov’t Credit Union Scholarship LAFFS Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Lamphere Band Boosters Scholarship Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
Zenarra James
Tower Scholarship - University of Toledo Madison Heights Eat, Work, Love Scholarship
Olivia Jenkins
LHS Dress Down Scholarship- Lamphere Schools
Jesse Jones
MHYSA Scholarship – Madison Heights Youth Soccer Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Madison Heights Eat, Work, Love Scholarship
Shawn Joyce
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
Jay Junkin
Academic Scholarship - Lawrence Tech LABC - Lamphere Athletic Boosters
Lawrence Karoumy
2011 Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics - Lawrence Tech Dean’s Scholarship – Univ of Mich - Dearborn Distinguished Scholar Award – Oakland University MHYA Scholarship - Madison Hts Youth Assistance Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools American Chaldean Coalition (ACC) Scholarship SEHI/McCann Laptop - Lamphere Schools
Callie Koppen
Academic Achievement Award – Oakland University
Brianna Hanley
Breianna Langowski
Nicholas Henning
Binh Luong
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
University Recognition Award – Oakland University Madison Heights Eat, Work, Love Scholarship
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Madison Heights Eat, Work, Love Scholarship
Chancellor’s Scholarship – Oakland Comm College
Samantha Hensley
Lamphere Federation of Teachers Scholarship
Detroit Area Council of Teachers of Mathematics DYD Scholarship Achievement Scholarship
Courtney McLatchie
Kenneth DeGraaf
Kristiana Hila
Kelsey Meyer
Athletic Scholarship - William Penn
Mary Ann Daniel
Sienna Heights Univ Scholarship - Sienna Heights Bowling Scholarship
De’Jour Donaldson Football – CUAA Academic – CUAA Gift Aid – CUAA
Academic Scholarship - University Detroit Mercy University Recognition Award - Oakland University Al-Obaidi Scholar For Ethical Students - Lamphere American Chaldean Coalition (ACC) Scholarship Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools MHYA Scholarship - Madison Hts Youth Assistance Madison Heights Eat, Work, Love Scholarship
Sonia Islam
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
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Board of Trustees Honors Award - CMU Distinguished Scholar Award – Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
University Recognition Award – Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
Samantha Nagy
Presidential Scholarship – Oakland University
Hope Pena
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools LAFFS Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Lamphere Band Boosters Scholarship
newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
2011-2012 Scholarships & Awards Lauren Pereny
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
Tom Roache
LHS Dress Down Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
Derrick Ryan
University Recognition Award – Oakland University
Maryam Saaed
LHS Dress Down Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
Alex Shapic
Schram Scholarship
Shayna Shuman
Presidential Leadership Scholarship - Aquinas College Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Madison Heights Youth Assistance College Scholarship - Madison Heights Youth Assistance
Shayna Shuman
MHYA Scholarship - Madison Hts Youth Assistance
Audrey Smith
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship - Aquinas College
Jesicalyn Stoddard
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
Julie Swanson
Baker College Scholarship - Baker College Lamphere Band Boosters Scholarship Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
Moncia Szmyd
LAFFS Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Grand Valley Laker Scholarship - GVSU Academic Achievement Award – Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools SEHI/McCann Laptop - Lamphere Schools
David Thach
OCC – Oakland Community College
Brian Tripp
The “Ram Fan” card is a complimentary activity pass from the Lamphere Schools for senior citizens (age 60 and over) who live in the Lamphere District, which provides free admission to: • All athletic events (except league and state sponsored tournaments) • All school drama programs • All vocal and instrumental music concerts
Russ McKenzie Athletic Director Lamphere High School 610 W. 13 Mile Madison Heights, MI 48071 Phone: 248-589-3943 Email: mckenzier@lamphere.k12.mi.us
Academic Achievement Award – Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools
Lamphere Federation of Teachers Scholarship
Meghan Versele
Distinguished Scholar Award – Oakland University Jim Martin Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools LABC - Lamphere Athletic Boosters
Stephan Versele
Maize and Blue Scholarship – Univ of Mich Dearborn Distinguished Scholar Award – Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools SEHI/McCann Laptop - Lamphere Schools
Lauren Wands
MHYSA Scholarship–Madison Heights Youth Soccer LHS Dress Down Scholarship- Lamphere Schools
Justin Wood
Dean’s Scholarship – Univ of Mich Dearborn Madison Heights Eat, Work, Love Scholarship
MHYSA Scholarship–Madison Hts Youth Soccer Assoc St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship - Aquinas College Athletic Scholarships/Grants
RAM Fan Cards
To obtain your card, contact
Kayla VanWormer
Brick Paver Project
Help “pave the future” for Lamphere students with the purchase of an engraved brick paver to benefit the Lamphere Scholarship Fund.
Pavers come in three sizes and can be engraved with your name or personalized message. The pavers will be installed at the north entrance of Lamphere High School for our entire community to see and enjoy. 4” x 8” pavers - Donation: $50 8” x 8” pavers - Donation: $100 (Includes up to 5 lines of text – maximum 15 characters per line) 12” x 12” pavers Donation: $250 (Includes up to 7 lines of text – maximum 15 characters per line) To order and help Make a Difference in the lives of Lamphere students visit: www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/bricks *Please note: At our sole discretion, we reserve the right to refuse orders we consider to be in poor taste. 17
2011-2012 Athletic Awards FALL SPORTS
Varsity Football
MAC GOLD Co-Champs – State Playoffs Abrahem Balawi Offensive MVP 1st Team All League Christopher Fettes Defensive MVP 2nd Team All League Cecilio Hernandez Most Improved Bennett Clayton Most Improved 2nd Team All League Joey Rice Coaches Award Kevin Welsh Coaches Award Dejour Donaldson 1st Team All League Brad Denmark 1st Team All League Troy Williams 2nd Team All League Mike Middleton 1st Team All League Skip Conner 2nd Team All League
Varsity Soccer
Jesse Jones MVP 1st Team All League All District Stephan Versele All District Rody Younis Most Improved Richard Kilbourn 1st Team All League All District Adam O’Connor All District Brian Tripp All District Andro Oro All District
JV Soccer
Raymon McCreary
Most Outstanding
Cross Country
Kenneth Degraaff MVP All League Erika Berger MVP All League
Varsity Volleyball
League Champs / District Champs Kelsey Meyer MVP 1st Team All League All Region Academic Alexis Hilliard Most Improved Michelle Paavo All League Shawn Joyce All League Lauren Wands 2nd Team All League Sara Ormsby 2nd Team All League Juela Kuci 2nd Team All League Meghan Versele Academic Marianne Carney All State Jamie Uhlmann Coach of the Year
Varsity Cheer
Regional Qualifier Jenna Buza MVP Taylor Urrutia MVP Alexis Tratar Most Improved Julia Bennett Most Improved Alyssa Clack 1st Team All League Ashley Elliott 1st Team All League Kaitlin Murdock
1st Team All League
JV Cheer
Stephanie McGinnis Jessica Akl
Most Outstanding Most Outstanding
WINTER SPORTS Varsity Dance
Crystal Deguzman Monica Szmyd Angela Gebert Christa Haywood Annalise Griswold Abbie Isham Kelly Pitt
MVP MVP Most Improved Most Improved Ram Pride Ram Pride 110% Award
Haley Fisher
110% Award
Boys Basketball
Jay Junkin MVP All League Dejour Donaldson Most Improved
JV Boys Basketball
Claudiu Gherasim
Most Outstanding
Matthew Crews
Most Outstanding
Girls Basketball
Taylor Kelly MVP All League Tessa Graves Most Improved Erika Berger All League Kelsey Wilkinson All Area Michaela Louis All Area Alexis Hilliard All Area
Girls JV Basketball
Lindsay Lyle Allison Schwerin
Most Outstanding Most Improved
Wrestling
Division 2 Team District Skip Conner MVP 2nd Team All League 1st Team All District 3rd Team All State Andrew Gorman MVP 1st Team All League 1st Team All District 1st All Region 3rd All State Jacob Esbri Ram Pride Trevor Gorman 1st All League 1st All District 3rd All Region State Qualifier Evan Reich Coaches Award 2nd All League Shawn Miller 1st All District 2nd All League Rigels Ceri
4th All League
Boys Swimming
Ashton Lyon MVP All League State Qualifier – 50 M Freestyle State Qualifier – 100 M Freestyle State Qualifier – 50 Free Relay State Qualifier – 100 Free Relay State Qualifier – 200 Medley State Qualifier – 200 Free Relay Nicholas Gettel All League State Qualifier - 100 Free Relay State Qualifier - 200 Free Relay State Qualifier - 200 IM State Qualifier - 200 Medley Relay Ryan Roman Most Improved Eric Burr Ram Pride All League State Qualifier - 200 Free Relay State Qualifier - 200 Medley Relay Luke DiCarlo All League State Qualifier - 200 Free Relay State Qualifier - 200 Medley Relay Andrew Lambiris State Qualifier - Diving
SPRING SPORTS Varsity Golf
Regional Qualified Stephan Versele MVP All League 2nd All District Stephen D’Arca MVP All League Brian Burr Most Improved
Homecoming 2012 - September 28 Parade - 1:00 p.m. • Football game - 7:00 p.m. 18
newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
2011-2012 Athletic Awards William Aman
JV Golf
Most Outstanding
Varsity Tennis
Kelsey Meyer MVP All League Alyssa Morrison Most Improved Jewel Haji All League Olivia Jenkins All League
Varsity Baseball
District Champs Ryan Roman MVP All League All District All Region Shane Sabrosky All District All League All Region Evan Reich Academic All District Adam Wooley District Coach of the Year
JV Baseball
Christopher Denny
Most Outstanding
Trevor Guilmette
Most Outstanding
Varsity Softball
District Champs Meghan Versele MVP All League All District All Region Chelsea Austin MVP All League All District Michelle Paavo All District Kelsey Wilkinson All District Caitlin Gleason 2nd Team MAC Silver Marianne Carney 2nd Team MAC Silver Adrianna Ernest 2nd Team MAC Silver Kelsey Wilkinson 2nd Team MAC Silver Shannon Paavo 2nd Team MAC Silver Michelle Paavo 2nd Team MAC Silver
JV Softball
Allison Schwerin Erin Denmark
Most Outstanding Most Improved
Kenny DeGraaf Dylan Lenander Dejour Donaldson
MVP All League (1 mile-800) All League (3rd – discus) All League (3rd – 100)
Boys Varsity Track
Girls Varsity Track
Erika Berger
MVP All League (2 mile–2nd)
Varsity Soccer
Brianna Smith MVP All District 1st All League 1st All State Courtney McLatchie Most Improved Lauren Wands Ram Pride Chelsea Thompson 1st All League 2nd All State All District Alexis Hilliard 1st All League All District 3rd All State Kelsey Madigan 1st All League All District All State - HonorMen Taylor Kelly 2nd All League All District Isabelle Clarke 2nd All League All District Shannon Hoobler All District Victoria Borngesser 2nd All League All District Katherine Walsh All District
JV Soccer
Julia Bennett Emily Burcham
Most Improved Most Outstanding
National Honor Society - Pennies for Patients Lamphere High School - Lamphere High School’s National Honor Society coordinated the Pennies for Patients fundraising campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. “In a three week fundraising drive Lamphere High School raised $1254.30,” said John Ceo, LHS Teacher and National Honor Society sponsor. “Congratulations and thank you got out to Mrs. Bontomasi’s 4th hour class, which raised an amazing $385. Their efforts were rewarded with a lunch catered by Olive Garden.”
LHS Athletics Special Recognition
U.S. Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Award Lauren Hamelink Ziyad Al Obaidi
U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Courtney McLatchie
Male Athlete of the Year Kenneth Degraaf
Female Athlete of the Year Kelsey Meyer
MHSAA Scholar Athlete Awards Awarded to graduating seniors who have earned a varsity letter prior to their senior year and have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Congratulations to the following athletes on this recognition: Jewel Haji Kelsey Meyer Meghan Versele Stephan Versele Ziyad Al Obaidi
NHS would also like to thank everyone who donated in support of such a worthy cause. Let’s make next year’s campaign even more successful, so start saving now.
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2011-2012 Scholar Athlete Awards This award is earned by 9-12 grade students who have played a varsity sport and have a cumulative 3.5 grade point average.
FALL SPORTS Varsity Cheer
Bianca Buza Remi Monaghan
Jenna Buza
Varsity Cross Country
Ismail Aijazuddin Jay Junkin
Erika Berger Eric Minch
Varsity Dance
Haley Fisher Lauren Hamelink Rachel Schwandt
Justin Ross
Annalise Griswold Kelly Pitt Monica Szmyd
Varsity Football Varsity Soccer
Kevin Tripp Justin Wood
Stephan Versele
Varsity Boys Basketball
Jay Junkin
Varsity Boys Swim
Eric Burr
Kyle Pitt
Varsity Girls Basketball
Erika Berger
Michaela Louis
Varsity Cheerleading
Bianca Buza Taylor Urrutia
Brooke Heisler Felicia Vacante
Varsity Dance
Haley Fisher Lauren Hamelink Rachel Schwandt
Annalise Griswold Kelly Pitt Monica Szmyd
Varsity Girls Gymnastics
Justina Peterson
Varsity Swimming
Jordan Beaman Hope Geiger Shannon Mohan
WINTER SPORTS
Kirsten Eriksson Marina McNeil Lindsey Rogers
Varsity Wrestling
Brandon Abbo Jordan Gembarski Evan Reich
Karam Gagi Caleb Mayer
Varsity Tennis
Sarmad Abdelmutaleb Ziyad Al Obaidi Abdulkader Al Obaidi William Aman
SPRING SPORTS
Evan Reich
Varsity Baseball Varsity Golf
Justin Ross
Stephan Versele
Varsity Soccer
Isabelle Clark Michaela Louis Courtney McLatchie
Brianna Holt Kelsey Madigan
Varsity Softball
Chelsea Austin Marisa Clarke Meghan Versele
Marianne Carney Felicia Vacante
Varsity Tennis
Jordan Beaman Megan DuBerg Oreja Guri Hanh Hoang Jay Junkin Meghan Moore Susanna Vuljaj
Jordan Dewitt Kristen Eriksson Jewel Haji Phuc Hoang Kelsey Meyer Myrna Siba Shawn Joyce
Ismail Aijazuddin Erika Berger Kevin Tripp
Mikayla Anderson Haley Fisher Alexander Wagner
Varsity Track
Varsity Volleyball
Marianne Carney Shawnee Joyce Kelsey Meyer
Christine Ello Michaela Louis Meghan Versele
Lamphere Rams football team had another successful season in the Macomb Athletic Conference.
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Lamphere’s Varsity Volleyball team took the MAC league championship and District Championships.
Several athletes have committed to continuing their education along with competing athletically in college.
newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
Lamphere Drama Club gets everyone involved Lamphere High School - The 2011/2012 Theatre Season at Lamphere High School was packed, there was something for everyone. “It takes a lot of people to make the magic happen,” said Judy Lewis, Director. “I’d like to take a moment to put a spot light on the number of people it takes to “put up a show”. Every show here at Lamphere has the support of the Lamphere School Board and Administrative Staff; we are so fortunate to live in a community where the leadership cares deeply and is so involved. Also, we have a parent group who are tireless workers, show after show. Last fall we tackled the tragic tale of Frankenstein. It is difficult to find a play with substance and a large cast. This show had a cast of 17 and an additional 22 students had their hands back stage making theatre magic. Because 80 students auditioned for the fall show we added 2 one act plays, so that an additional 35 students could have acting roles.
Miss Polly’s Institute for Criminally Damaged Young Ladies Puts on a Show had a side splitting cast of 28 and a crew of 22. Early Frost cast an additional 5 students and utilized the same 22 technicians.” This “Evening of One Acts” was such a huge success we decided to make it a Lamphere tradition. Each fall we plan to add 2 one act plays to the season of opportunities. With the proceeds of this event we took 33 students to Western Michigan University for a backstage tour, chat with the actors/ techies, and excellent performance of Hairspray the Muscial. The spring musical, Sondheim’s Into the Woods was a beautiful
display of sight and sound bringing over 100 students to the auditorium every day to work. Working with Lamphere Band Directors Michael and Erin Garvey and the LHS Orchestra was one of the highlights of this production. We still had about 60 students who wanted to do another Musical, so we did. Chicago was the final LHS production of the 2011/2012 school year. High School Theatre is about education and collaboration. “I feel strongly that the outcome needs to feel like it belongs to the students, so we asked 2011 graduate Jared Seymoure to conduct the jazz band for Chicago,” said Lewis. “We gathered together 17 Lamphere High School musicians and he set to work.” One day he will realize the amazing feat he accomplished as a college Freshman. That’s what we’re about here at Lamphere, giving students opportunities and supporting them in their pursuit of greatness.
NOTICE OF GREIVANCE PROCEDURES for
TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964; TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDEMENT ACT OF 1972 SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973; AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 1975 TITLE II OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY It shall be the policy of The Lamphere Schools not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height or weight in educational programs, activities, or services. All students and staff will have an equal opportunity to participate in, and benefit from, all academic and extracurricular activities and services. Inquiries concerning equal opportunity on the basis of religion, race, color, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height or weight should be directed to: Director of Human Resources 31201 Dorchester Madison Heights, MI 48071 (248) 589-1990 GRIEVANCE/COMPLAINT PROCEDURES A grievance or complaint is a charge by a student or staff member that there has been a violation, misinterpretation or inequitable application of an established school policy or regulation such as harassment or discrimination. Informal Procedure The person who believes he/she has a valid basis for complaint shall immediately report the incident to the building administrator. The administrator will request that the nature of the complaint be put in writing and signed by the complainant. The building administrator will investigate the complaint and reply to the complainant within three (3) school days. If this reply is not acceptable to the complainant, he/ she may initiate formal procedures according to the steps listed.
Formal Procedure Step 1 - A written statement of the grievance shall be presented to the Director of Human Resources, within five (5) business days of receipt of the principal’s reply. He/she will further investigate the matters of the grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within five (5) business days. Step 2 - If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the Director of Human Resources, he/she may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) business days after receipt of the Director of Human Resources’ response to the grievance. The Superintendent will investigate to formulate a conclusion, and respond in writing to the grievance within ten (10) business days. Step 3 - If the complainant remains unsatisfied, he/she may appeal through a signed, written statement to the Board of Education within five (5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent’s response in Step 2. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education will meet with the concerned parties and their representatives within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of such an appeal. The Board Secretary shall send a copy of the Board’s disposition of the appeal to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of this meeting by certified mail. The above grievance procedure is intended to comply with the requirements of Title IX, Section 504, Title VI, and any other federal and/or state civil rights statute which requires the appointment of a compliance coordinator and the adoption of a grievance procedure to resolve discrimination complaints.
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Instrumental Music Programs Excel Lamphere High School - The bands at Lamphere High School continued in their strong tradition of success in musical achievement throughout the 2011-2012 school year. Among the band’s many accomplishments are: The Lamphere Marching Band earned a score of 73.53 at state finals – the highest score in the recorded history of the band. Lamphere sent 25 students to participate in MSBOA Solo & Ensemble, 15 of whom earned First Division ratings and qualified to perform at the state level. Musicians from the Lamphere Bands, for the first time in many years, performed as pit orchestra musicians in the Lamphere Drama Club productions of Into The Woods and Chicago.
concert bands that will run year-round. These ensembles will be known as Concert Band and Symphonic Band. Concert Band will be made up of 9th and 10th grade musicians, while 11th and 12th grade students will form the Symphonic Band. In this program, the music curriculum can be tailored to fit the needs of students at these two distinct levels in their musical development. Musicians from both of these bands will combine to form the Lamphere Marching Band, which you’ll be able to hear throughout the
summer and fall at Lamphere football games and MCBA competitions. The entire band program will be featured in the inaugural “Band-O-Rama” concert, held in the Lamphere Auditorium in early November. This exciting evening will see performances by the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and a special indoor presentation of the Lamphere Marching Band’s competition show. All are welcome, admission is free of charge.The Lamphere Bands would like to thank the Madison Heights community for their tremendous support of musical activities in our district.
The Lamphere Symphonic Band earned a straight ticket of First Division ratings at theMSBOA Band and Orchestra Festival. The future of the band program is very bright. For the 2012-2013 school year, the instrumental music program at Lamphere High School will feature two fully instrumented
Lamphere High School Band Director Michael Garvey conducts the LHS Symponic Band during a performance at Lamphere High School.
13th Annual Lamphere Marching Band Invitational
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High School Marching Band Competition Saturday - September 15 4:00 p.m.
Presented by: Lamphere Marching Band & Lamphere Band Boosters Admission: Adults - $7.00, Students and Seniors - $5.00, Children under 4 - Free
newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
Busy spring for Page Bands It was a busy spring for the Page Middle School Bands. Performances at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Assocaion (MSBOA) Festival earned the bands superior ratings, the spring concert was played to a full house, new Percussion Ensembles were formed and an end of the year celebration topped off a great school year.
MSBOA Band Festival Recap In March the 7th Grade Band and 8th Grade Band performed at the MSBOA District Band and Orchestra Festival. Both bands earned Division II “Superior” ratings, receiving all A’s and B’s on their rating sheets from all four judges; the 7th Grade Band performed in “Class D” and the 8th Grade Band performed in “Class B”. Each band played a concert performance consisting of a traditional march, a piece from MSBOA’s required list, and a chosen piece. Following the concert performance, the bands moved to the sight reading room where they were given five minutes to prepare a piece they had never seen before. Due to the growing population of Page Middle School, the 8th Grade Band was required to compete in a higher classification than they ever have before. Once a school reaches an
Spring Concert and Awards In May the Page Concert Bands and Jazz Band performed in the Spring Concert and Awards Night. The Jazz Band opened the concert with Basin Street Blues, playing for an enthusiastic audience. The Sixth Grade Band performed three pieces, the most complex being a rendition of Be Still My Soul. Soul Sister was the favorite tune of the Seventh Grade Band, and the Eighth Grade Band impressed the audience with an arrangement of the popular song, Fireflies. Both the Seventh and Eighth Grade Bands’ Percussion Ensembles performed as well. All band students earned awards for their commitment to music. The Jazz Band students receive a medal on a black and yellow ribbon to wear on their band uniform for their participation in this yearlong club. The Sixth Grade Band members received a parchment certificate. The Seventh Grade Band members
average of 200 students per grade, MSBOA requires the top ensemble to perform harder music regardless of the size of the band program. The 8th Grade Band students stepped up to the challenge, working with great focus in class to meet the new requirement. Both The 2011-2012 Page Middle School Jazz Band bands performed exceedingly well, impressing judges with not only their musicianship, but also their stage deportment, appearance, and general behavior.
received their medals from band festival and a Page Band medal to wear on their band uniform. The Eighth Grade Band members also received their medals from the band festival as well as a medal on a neck ribbon in recognition of playing in band for four years. In addition, several eighth grade band students received special recognition for their outstanding work. • Alison Shapic and Layal Harfouch received the Lowell Mason Award for service and enthusiasm for music and music education. • Joselyn Ralph and Conor McKinney received the Dave Brubeck Award for outstanding performance and commitment to jazz. • Jessica Kosticak and Colin Holstein received the highest middle school band honor, the Director’s Award for musicianship.
Page Band Year End Celebration Middle school band students celebrated the end of the year with a bowling party at Universal Lanes in Warren. Students in grades six, seven, and eight formed teams and bowled the evening away while enjoying pizza, snacks, and cake. It was an unexpected treat when the owner turned the Band Party into a “glow bowling” experience, complete with fluorescent bowling balls, black lights, great music, and a disco ball. Students, parents, and directors had a fun time!
Adriannah Neumann, Mrs. Garvey, Hanna Kadlec, and Layal Harfouch at the Page Band Party.
New Percussion Ensembles at Page
The Page Bands are proud to announce the formation of two new percussion ensembles in the 2011-2012 school year. Both the Seventh Grade Band and Eighth Grade Band fielded percussion ensembles that performed at the Spring Concert. The ensemble members met with their instructor, Drew Parent, twice a week during class time for several weeks leading up to the concert. In these ensembles, students learned many percussion-specific skills on a varied set of instruments. One of the most exciting techniques for the students was the volume range they could explore (particularly the loud dynamic) when they were on their own away from the brass and woodwinds. The Lamphere Band Boosters proudly sponsored these ensembles in full, primarily through the new corporate ad campaign that now appears in our band programs. Plans are in the works for even more percussion instruction for the 2012-2013 school year. The Band Boosters are planning to support year round instruction on a weekly basis. The percussion instructor will not only coach percussion ensembles in Sixth Grade Band, Seventh Grade Band, and Eighth Grade Band, but will also serve as a sectional teacher to help with basic percussion techniques and classroom music.
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Rachel’s Challenge comes to Page Middle School Page Middle School - Page Middle School will be partnering with the Madison Heights Community Family Coalition to bring Rachel’s Challenge to Page Middle School. Rachel’s Challenge is a series of student empowering programs and strategies that equip students and adults to combat bullying and feelings of isolation by creating a culture of kindness and compassion. This program has been viewed by more than 15 million people throughout the nation and will serve to set the stage for our upcoming year.
and parents will be meeting later in the afternoon for the purpose of establishing a year-long club to sustain the positive changes suggested by Rachel’s Challenge. Additionally, representatives from Rachel’s Challenge will be coming back throughout the school year to work with this new club.
All students will be participating in the challenge during the morning of September 5th and a smaller group of students
This program comes to us from Colorado and is being funded by the Madison Heights Community Family Coalition.
A Rachel’s Challenge program developed specifically for parents will be presented immediately preceding our Open House on September 5th at 5:00 in the Page Middle School Auditorium, please plan to join us. For additional information or questions about this program, please contact Page Middle School at 248-589-3428.
Substitute Help Wanted Lamphere Schools is looking for Substitute Teachers and Para-professionals Application information is available on our website www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/hr
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newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
Lamphere High School Career & Tech Ed Opportunities Each year, The Lamphere Schools offers Career and Technical Education programs at Lamphere High School. These programs are designed to prepare youth for a broad range of employment and traiing services and are offered under the guidance of certified teachers, counselors, and cooperative education coordinators. The following is a list of programs being offered this year and criteria for admission.
Lamphere High School - The Lamphere High School (LHS) Counseling Department utilizes the Michigan Comprehensive Guidance & Counseling Program to assist students with academic, personal/social, and career development. In addition to meeting with students individually, counselors Marjorie Alexander and Mark Stephenson, have implemented many new programs to service students and parents. A monthly e-News is sent and a comprehensive website was developed to facilitate communication to keep parents and students up to date with upcoming events. To access these resources, please visit: www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/lhscounseling
Program
Criteria for Admission
Mechanical Drawing/CAD
None
AutoCAD
Mechanical Drawing II
Trade & Industrial Co-op
Coordinator’s Permission
Accounting
None
Business Management & Technology
None
Computer Applications
None
Web Page Design & Publishing
Computer Applications or Business Management & Technology II
Marketing
None
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Microsoft Office Integration
Computer Applications or Business Management & Technology II
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Distributive Education Co-op
Marketing I or Accounting I
Office Education Co-op
Microsoft Office Integration or Accounting 1
Television Production and Radio - Advanced
Television Productions
All career and technical education programs follow the district’s policies of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status in all programs, activities, and employment. In addition, arrangements can be made to ensure that the lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation. For general information about these programs, contact: Mrs. Marjorie Alexander Career & Technical Education Department Chair Lamphere High School 610 W. 13 Mile Rd. Madison Heights, MI 48071 (248) 589-3943 alexanderm@lamphere.k12.mi.us Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Director of Human Resources The Lamphere Schools 31201 Dorchester Madison Heights, MI 48071 (248) 589-1990 lewisr@lamphere.k12.mi.us
“During the 2010-11 school year we organized and conducted several events to assist students and parents in making decisions about college,” said Alexander. “Information is key when making decisions, these events provide the important details students and parents need.”
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Fall counselor meetings with all students College admission representative visits Two college fair field trips for the junior and senior classes A financial aid night for students and parents A Senior Success Seminar conducted at Oakland University
“Our new Advisory Time gave us the opportunity to meet with the juniors as a group, four times throughout the year, to begin postsecondary planning and the seniors five times to assist them with college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and the use of Docufide and Common Application,” said Stephenson. “We also implemented a new online scheduling program, Course Planner, which connects a student’s four year coursework plan with their Educational Development Plan documenting postsecondary plans and career goals. This helps students and parents understand the connection between coursework and career plans.”
LAMPHERE HIGH SCHOOL CAREER & TECH ED DEPARTMENT
For additional information about any of the programs or to contact the counselors, visit the counseling website: www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/lhscounseling
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Volunteer Appreciation & Donations Volunteers are a huge part of what makes our district exceptional. With your support we are able to remain a unique and special school district that cares about it’s youth.
THANK YOU!
Throughout the school year, Lamphere has been presented with donations from members of our community, staff and the Lamphere family that benefit our students. We’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you for their generosity.
Friends of Madison Heights Youth
Scholarship Fund Donations
The Friends of Madison Heights Youth (FOMHY), for the fourth year in a row have donated $10,000 to the Lamphere Scholarship Fund. Pictured l to r: Brad Lyon - FOMHY & Lamphere Board of Education Trustee, Toni Shad - FOMHY, Dave Crawford - 2011/12 Board of Education President, Mary Sames - FOMHY and Mike Lucich - FOMHY.
Lamphere staff, current and retired, donate to the Scholarship Fund all year long through a variety of fund-raisers, dress down days, payroll deductions and more. Additionally, we’d like to thank the following individuals and companies for their donations to the Lamphere Scholarship Fund.
Thank You 2011/12 PTO Officers Edmonson P.E.E.K.
President - Tina Szewezul 1st Vice President - Sandra Biddle 2nd Vice President - Jennifer Dionisio Treasurer - Jennifer Hamel Recording Secretary - Rhonda McLarty Corresponding Secretary - Vicki VanSickle Historian - Dawn Niemisto
Hiller H.E.R.O.
President - Kelly Murphy Vice President - Natasha Hale Secretary - Michelle Rowe Treasurer - Chris McPhail
• Tarik Al Obaidi • Ron Berlin • Michael Cayen/M3 Investments • Hamilton Rice/Technology Conservation Group • Nancy Hatalsky • Jim Martin • James McCann • Purvis & Foster • Joe Raona • Sunde Building, Inc. - Buster Sunde • Wyland
Retired Educational Employees of Lamphere
Lessenger L.E.S.T.
President - Marilyn Henry Co-Vice President - Lisa Young Co-Vice President - Heather Luetz Treasurer - Anne Milz Secretary - Charlene McArthur Corresponding Secretary - Jennifer Hosmer Historian - Nancy Heugh
Simonds S.O.S.
President - Kelley Ray Co-Vice President - Diane Chrysler Co-Vice President - Sue Tomsett Treasurer - Angie Boccaccio Recording Secretary - Erin Cohen Corres Secretary - Tammy Molencupp Historian - Kim Mexico
Lamphere High School L.A.F.F.S
President - Jim Calverley Treasurer - Dan Mohan Secretary - Mary Mohan Corresponding Secretary - Terry Clavier
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The Retired Educational Employees of Lamphere (R.E.E.L.) made a generous donation to the Lamphere Scholarship Fund.
Pictured l to r: Judy Grove, Mary Jane Lewandowski and Pat Sadowski - representatives from R.E.E.L and Dave Crawford - Lamphere Board of Education President.
Op-Tech Corporation
Ronia Kruse and Op-Tech donated $2,500 for a new soccer field, goal posts and soccer equipment at Hiller Elementary.
Savers Wholesale
Jeff Bell and Savers Wholesale donated the stakes for the 2011 millage renewal lawn signs.
Edgemont Creative
Deanna Nichols and Brian Pilchowski of Edgemont Creative have donated many t-shirts to Page students.
Dearborn Federal Credit Union
The Dearborn Federal Credit Union - Madison Heights Branch has donated $5,000 to the Lamphere Scholarship Fund.
Kensington Church
Through Kristen Schoenbeck’s leadership and the compassion of the membership at Kensington Church, Lamphere has been the recipient of: • • • • • • •
Reverse Garage Sale Food baskets for over 200 families and dinner for 700 people Backpacks with school supplies for students Donated 4,000 eggs for an egg hunt for Hiller students Tutors for students at Hiller Spring Planting Event at Hiller Elementary Provided 150 Lamphere elementary students with an opportunity to attend a week-long summer camp.
newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
Staff Awards & Recognitions The following staff members received awards, special recognition and grants during the 2011-12 school year:
Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union Mini Grant Awards
Donorschoose Grants
Jason Charron-Teacher, Page Middle School Katie Krolczyk-Teacher, Page Middle School Julie Martinez-Teacher, Lamphere High School
MCACA Regional Grant
Erin Garvey - Page Middle School Michael Garvey - Lamphere High School Erin and Mike received $2,500 from the MCACA Regional for the Band Program.
AAA & Ford Motor Co. Grant
Jackie Gilmore Lamphere High School
Michelle Alexander, Lisa Peters and Cyndi Marchwinski all received grants from Donorschoose and have used the funds to purchase a document camera, alphabet squares, 10 portable CD players and chapter books.
Each of these individuals took the time to prepare a creative proposal to benefit our students; and as a result, they each received a Grant from the Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union.
Grant Awards for Robotics
Matt Ruth-Teacher, Lamphere High School • $3,000 grant plus $715 for parts from GM • VEX grant for $1,350 for an AutoDesk • $2,000 from JCPenney • $1,400 from ITT
Michelle Alexander-Teacher, Hiller Elementary Lisa Peters-Teacher, Hiller Elementary Cindi Marchwinski-Teacher, Hiller Elementary
Detroit Zoo Grant
Michelle Charron - Lessenger Elementary Laura Gordon - Lessenger Elementary Craig Hinshaw - Lessenger Elementary
Jackie received a $2,000 grant which the SADD Club used to promote a “Strive for a Better Drive” campaign.
Detroit Institute of Arts Grant
Hadeel Azzo - Page Middle School Darla Gower - Page Middle School Hadeel and Darla received funding to send more than 90 ESL students to the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant
Katie McConkie - Food Services Director Hiller Elementary
Backpacks from 95.5 Radio Station
Jenn Ryskamp - Hiller Elementary
Charron, Gordon and Hinshaw received a grant to cover bus expenses for fourth grade students to go the Detroit Zoo to sketch animals.
Detroit Institute of the Arts
Fuel Up to Play 60 Program
Katie McConkie - Food Services Director Page Middle School
Oakland County Farm Bureau Grant
Lindsay Staskowski - Hiller Elementary
Lindsay was able to take third graders at Hiller on a field trip to Oakland County’s Farm with the grant money she received.
Craig Hinshaw Craig received a $2,158 grant from the Detroit Institute of Arts and Target to send 274 students from Hiller and Page to visit the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Michigan Art Education Fall Conference Presenter
Craig Hinshaw Craig was asked to present at the Michigan Art Education Fall Conference, “Cultivating Creative Passion” in November.
Jenn’s students were the lucky recipients of backpacks and school supplies from 95.5 and Operation Kid Equip.
Writing ESL Curriculum for the State of Michigan
Andrea Gordon - Lamphere High School
Andrea wrote the entire ESL curriculum for basic (Level 1) English Language Learners for the State of Michigan.
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Staff Awards & Recognitions ARC Golden Dove Award
Joe Foster - Lamphere Center
Oakland County High School Teacher of the Year
Outstanding Educator Award Chinese Language Association of Michigan
Yingming Wu - Edmonson Elementary Lingmin Zhang - Lessenger Elementary
Amy Guzynski - Lamphere High School Joe received this prestigious award to honor his many years of dedicated service to special education students.
Conference in Washington, D.C.
Adam Vallus - Lamphere High School
Betty Campion Award Nominee
Both of these teachers received the 2011-12 Outstanding Educator Award from the Chinese Language Association of Michigan for their outstanding work as teachers of Chinese in the State of Michigan.
Bill Schultz - Hiller Elementary, Custodian
2012 Oakland County Best Practices Conference Presenter
Bill was nominated for this award to honor his countless hours of service to others.
Nominees for Michigan Teacher of the Year Award
Mary Binge - Simonds Elementary Marco Marando - Simonds Elementary Marsha Niesluchowski - Simonds Elementary Rachael Wenskay - Hiller Elementary School Rachael Wenskay was one of the top three candidates for Michigan Teacher of the Year.
Oakland County Teacher of the Year Nominees
The following nominees for Teacher of the Year demonstrated excellence in teaching and they go above and beyond the “norm” with their students on a daily basis.
Vallus, our high school economics teacher, was selected to participate in “Perspectives from and on the Federal Reserve System Conference” in Washington, D.C. this summer. Over 600 teachers in the United States applied and only 45 were chosen to participate.
Sarah Campbell Elizabeth Simpson
Teacher Teacher
Galileo Leaders
Kim Jacobs - Hiller Elementary School Carrie Murphy - Lessenger Elementary School Holly Johnson - Page Middle School Katie Monhaut - Page Middle School John Ceo - Lamphere High School Adam Vallus - Lamphere High School
Sarah and Elizabeth, much sought after teacher coaches were selected to present at the Sixth Annual Best Practices in Education Conference.
Michigan Reading Association Conference Presenter
Laura Bertling - Simonds Elementary
Laura was requested to present at the Statewide Reading Association Conference this year.
Denise Jackson - Edmonson Elementary School Katie Monhaut - Page Middle School Amy Guzynski - Lamphere High School 28
These individuals made a two-year commitment (above and beyond their regular teaching responsibilities) to participate in the intensive Galileo Teacher Leadership Project.
newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
Staff Awards & Recognitions Years of Service Awards
Each year Lamphere honors it’s employes for their years of service during the annual spring Volunteer/Staff Recognition Dinner. Listed below are those who have celebrated 10, 15, 20, and 25 years.
10-YEAR SERVICE HONOREES Christina Abbott Yazi Betto David Holstein Kimberly Koch Brad Lyon Lindsay Otto Cheryl Whiteman Carol Smith
Tracey Achrem Jen Cumiskey Carrie Janes Billy Lasilla Krista Nagy Megan Steusloff Stacy Witkowski
15-YEAR SERVICE HONOREES Mary Ellen Bell Nancy Hasho Denise Jackson Carol Johnson David Ryder Elizabeth Simpson Jeannie Vaughn
Families in Need Program These staff members volunteered countless hours of their own time to help with the Families in Need Program. As a result, more than 200 families were assisted with food, clothing, and gifts during the holiday season!
Tracy Achrem Lori Altizer Sue Bobowski Tara Deneau Sharon Frezell Gina Harwood Karen Heikkinen Carrie Kluczyk Patty Miscischia Chris MPhail Katie Monhaut Erin Parks Renee Ross Fida Shaya Stephanie Wood
Vera Akl Hadeel Azzo Jason Charron Nadia Fachou Walid Gammouh Nancy Hasho Gina Kinczkoski Sandy Malotke Caryn MacDonald Diane Miller Krista Nagy Laura Petrik Therese Sadlier Natricia Scheel
Marjorie Harnadeck Lisa Haubert Lou Ann James Stephen Poniewierski Denise Sanders Dale Steen
20-YEAR SERVICE HONOREES Susan Brown Craig Lhamon Jeff Sharum
Julie Cavanaugh Amy Newton Cindy Woodrow
25 YEAR SERVICE HONOREES Donna Bush Jesse Huffman Timothy Karwan Laura Klepinger
2011 Millage Renewal
Passage of the August 2011 Millage Renewal would not have been possible without the help of the many staff and community members who volunteered their personal time and effort. Thank you to the entire Millage committee. Millage Chairpersons: John Kosnak Judy Lewis Bill Mier Carole Pryzby
Lindsay Anderson Liane Bilicki Sue Calverly Bob Corbett Erin Garvey Monte & Barb Geralds Jen Hamel Mike Higgins Kim Koelzer Bill & Judy Marin Mike & Nancy Marson Bill McNeil Krista Nagy Scott Radley Beth Sabo Cheryl Szymanski
Cinda Avery Sue Brown Tom & Lisa Carlisle Allison Dutton Michael Garvey Bob & Darla Gower Nancy Hatalsky Bozenna Johnson Bryan & Shara Komrska Amie MacDonald Julie Martinez Dan & Anne Milz Lynn Nowak Kelley Ray Margene Scott Sherri Thomas
Jamie Berlin Jeanne & Jerry Berlin Bob & Ann Brunk Susan Burcham Richard Clark Christy Collins Lana Evans John & Doly Ferries Jeff Geralds Kyle Geralds Joe & Christina Griffin Amy Guzynski Jeff & Maria Haywood Brian Hartwell Carol Johnson Gina Kinckowski Rick Lewis Nancy Luce Sandy Malotke Suzanne Marquardt Frank McFall Sue McNab Mary Mohan Sue Morris Kristin Peace Beth Pollatz Bob & Meghan Robinson Dave & Renee Ross Terri Strawska Tina Szewczul Michelle Zapoli 29
2011-2012 Michigan Association of School Boards Honor Board & Standard of Excellence Awards Lamphere’s Board of Education has been awarded both the Michigan Association of Schools Boards Honor Award and Standard of Excellence Award. The Honor Award is given to boards when all board members achieve certification status by taking 30 hours of classroom instruction in subjects ranging from school law and finance to community relations. Renewals are made annually ONLY if ALL board members continue to have certification status. The Lamphere Board of Education is one of 22 School Boards in the State of Michigan (out of 560) and one of 2 in Oakland County to earn this award. The Standard of Excellence Award is given to boards when all seven members earn their Award of Merit. Board members achieve this status by completing requirements for their certifications and by completing 45 hours of additional education coursework (75 hours total). The Lamphere Board of Education is one of 14 School Boards in the State of Michigan and one of 2 School Boards in Oakland County to earn this distinctive award.
Congratulations to the entire board and THANK YOU for all you do for Lamphere students.
Lamphere Board of Education and Administrators Honor 2012 Retirees Lamphere Schools would like to congratulate and thank the following people for their years of service and commitment to the district. Providing a combined 313 years of service, they have certainly “Made the Difference” to our Lamphere community throughout the years.
Here’s to a healthy, happy retirement. Congratulations! Chris Anderson – 24 years Mary Ann Austin – 26 years Betty Conrad – 11 years Linda Fryer – 19 years Joe Foster – 43 years Craig Hinshaw – 24 years Jeanine Kairis – 21 year
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Connie Lawrence – 14 years Linda McDonald – 24 years Rod Mugridge – 33 years Sandra Nettle – 14 years Carol Smith – 10 years Kathy Thomas – 34 years Pam Pinkley – 16 years
An official publication of the Lamphere Schools. is published periodically and distributed to residents of the Lamphere District as a public service. We encourage your response. All correspondence should be addressed to: Dateline Lamphere Editor - Jeanne Berlin Lamphere Schools Administration Center 31201 Dorchester Avenue Madison Heights, Michigan 48071
BOARD OF EDUCATION
David B. Crawford, President Robert T. Borngesser, Jr., Vice President Diane E. Backhus, Secretary Paul Cavanaugh, Treasurer William J. Dixon, Trustee Terrie D. Junkin, Trustee Brad Lyon, Trustee
ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Marsha Pando - Superintendent Patrick Dillon - Assistant Superintendent of Business & Finance Dale Steen - Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Technology Rita Lewis - Director of Human Resources
newsletter of the lamphere schools
• madison heights, michigan • august 2012
Back to School Info 2012/2013 News & Information FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL Schedule and Start Times Tuesday - September 4, 2012 1st day HALF DAY for Students
Wednesday - September 5, 2012 FULL DAY for All Students
Thursday - September 6, 2012 FULL DAY for Students
Friday - September 7, 2012 FULL DAY for Students
Elementary:
8:35 AM - 3:33 PM Half Day: 11:40 AM
Page:
8:15 AM - 3:03 PM Half Day: 11:25 AM
High School:
7:40 AM - 2:30 PM Half Day: 11:00 AM Exams: 12:00 Noon
Lamphere Center 8:20 AM - 2:53 PM Half Day: 11:30 AM Early Release Days - all buildings released two hours prior to normal dismissal time.
Download Lamphere’s 2012/2013 School-Year-at-a-Glance
www.lamphere.k12.mi.us
Power Zone Cafe’ Elementary Prices
Breakfast Lunch $ .30 $ .40 $1.25 $2.25 $ .40 $ .40
Reduced Regular Milk
Page Prices
Reduced Regular Milk
Reduced Regular Milk
Breakfast Lunch $ .30 $ .40 $1.25 $2.50 $ .40 $ .40
High School Prices
Breakfast Lunch $ .30 $ .40 $1.25 $2.50 $ .40 $ .40
More information on the school lunch and breakfast program can be found on the district web site at: www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/fs or by contacting the Power Zone Office 248-589-7946 or 248-589-7935
Bus Schedule
All students should arrive at their assigned bus stop at least seven minutes prior to times listed below. School of Choice students are not eligible for transportation.
LAMPHERE HIGH SCHOOL Edmonson Elementary 7:05 Alger & Parker 7:10 Dartmouth & Bellaire 7:12 Simonds Elementary 7:00 Jenifer & Park Ct. 7:05 Rose & Cynthia 7:02 12 Mile & Sherry 7:15 Robert & Howard 7:15 Stephenson & 12 Mile-Red Run 7:15
OTC - 1st Session OTC - 2nd Session C.A.S.A.
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PAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Sherry & Parkdale Sherry & Huntington Sherry & Fourner
7:27 a.m. 7:28 a.m. 7:29 a.m.
Note: All Page students who live south of Parkdale must board at one of the Sherry Street stops indicated above.
Stephenson & 12 Mile-Red Run 7:16 Lessenger Elementary 7:25 Millard & Meadows 7:25 Administration Building 7:27 Concord Towers 7:29 Concord (Building #14) 7:30 N. Guard Shack (Lexington Vill.) 7:30
HILLER ELEMENTARY
Stephenson & 12 Mile-Red Run 7:52 Concord Towers 8:03 N. Guard Shack (Lexington Vill.) 7:55 (2nd - 5th Grade) N. Guard Shack (Lexington Vill.) 8:05 (Kindergarten & siblings)
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SIMONDS ELEMENTARY The Heights Apts.
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LESSENGER ELEMENTARY
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www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/link
Edward & Pine Ridge
8:00 a.m.
Lamphere Transporation Department Patti Wisniewski 248-589-0708 ext. 2303
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August
Link Crew Leader Training - LHS, 8 am to 1 pm Panther Days - Page, 9 am to 3 pm Link Crew Leader Training LHS, 8 am to 1 pm Panther Days - Page, 2 pm to 5 pm RAM Days for 10-12 Grades - LHS, 10 am to 3:30 pm School Board Meeting - Administration Center, 7 pm LHS Student Schedule Changes, 8 am to 11 am LHS Student Schedule Changes, 12 pm to 2:30 pm LHS Test Out Day Freshman Parent Meeting - LHS, 9 am to 9:45 am RAM Days for 9th Grade - LHS, 9 am to 3 pm Elementary ESL Parent Orientation 9 am LHS Student Schedule Changes - LHS, 8 am to 11 am LHS Student Schedule Changes - LHS, 12 to 2:30 pm Make Up RAM Days - LHS, 3 pm to 5 pm First Day For Teachers Second Day for Teachers/Staff Prof Development Day Third Day for Teachers/Staff Prof Development Day
September
4 Curriculum Night - Edmonson - 6 pm to 8 pm First Half-Day for Students - SCHOOL AM ONLY4 Learning Ladder - Full Day Preschool and School Age Childcare Begin Staff Professional Development Day - PM 5 Full-Day for all Students Learning Ladder Preschool Parent Orientation - Simonds, 6 pm 5 Page Open House & Annual Report - 6 pm 6 Curriculum Night - Hiller, Lessenger & Simonds, 6 -8 pm 7 LHS Fall Sports Tailgate - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm 10 Edmonson PEEK Meeting - 7 pm LAFFS Meeting - LHS, 7:30 pm Learning Ladder, Half-Day Preschool, Head Start & B.E.S.T. Begin Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm LABC Meeting - LHS, 6:30 pm 11 School Board Meeting - Administration Center, 7 pm 13 Hiller HERO Meeting, 7 pm Simonds SOS Meeting, 7 pm 14 Page Reading Celebration Page Welcome Back Dance, 3:15 pm to 5 pm 15 Lamphere Marching Band Invitational 18 ESL Parent Meeting - LHS, 6 pm LHS Open House & Annual Report, 6:30 pm 20 Lamphere Center Open House, 7 pm 24 Page Picture Retake Day 25 District-Wide Early Release Day* 28 LHS AM ONLY Homecoming Parade - LHS, 1 pm Homecoming Football Game - LHS 7 pm 29 Homecoming Dance - LHS, 7 pm 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 15 15 16 17 18
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October
PUPIL COUNT DAY Hiller HERO Meeting, 7 pm Simonds SOS Meeting, 7 pm Edmonson PEEK Meeting, 7 pm Junior Parent Meeting - MME - LHS, 7 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm LHS Parent Teacher Conferences, 6 pm to 8 pm MEAP TESTING: Reading - Grades 3-8 School Board Meeting - Administration Center, 7 pm MEAP TESTING: Reading - Grades 3-8 Junior Parent Meeting MME - LHS, 7:30 pm MEAP Make-Up Day: Reading - Grades 3 - 8 MEAP TESTING: Writing - Grades 4 & 7 LHS Parent Teacher Conferences 6 pm to 8 pm MEAP Make-Up Day: Reading or Writing - Grades 3-8 LAFFS Meeting - LHS 06:30 PM LABC Meeting - LHS 07:30 PM MEAP Make-Up Day: Reading or Writing - Grades 3-8 MEAP TESTING: Math - Grades 3-8 MEAP TESTING: Science - Grades 5&8 MEAP TESTING: Social Studies - Grades 6&9 MEAP TESTING: Writing - Grades 4 & 7 PSAT/NMSQT Tests - LHS 7:45 AM MEAP Make-Up Day: Any subject - Grades 3-8
19 MEAP Make-Up Day: Any subject - Grades 3-8 22 MEAP Make-Up Day: Any subject - Grades 3-8 23 MEAP Make-Up Day: Any subject - Grades 3-8 School Board Meeting - Edmonson, 7 pm 24 MEAP Make-Up Day: Any subject - Grades 3-8 25 Lamphere Center Halloween Dance & Parent Meeting, 7 pm to 8:30 pm MEAP Make-Up Day: Any subject - Grades 3-8 26 MEAP Make-Up Day: Any subject - Grades 3-8 Page Halloween Dance, 6 pm to 8 pm 27 Lamphere’s Annual Fall Craft Show & Health Fair - LHS, 9 am to 4 pm 31 SCHOOL AM ONLY - END FIRST MARKING PERIOD Elementary & Lamphere Center Records Day Page & LHS Staff Professional Development
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Hiller HERO Meeting, 7 pm Simonds SOS Meeting, 7pm NO SCHOOL Staff Professional Development Day Band O Rama Concert - LHS, 7 pm LHS Blood Drive 8:00 AM, 2 pm LABC Meeting - LHS, 6:30 pm LAFFS Meeting - LHS, 7:30 pm Edmonson PEEK Meeting, 7 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm District-Wide Early Release Day* School Board Meeting - Lessenger, 7 pm Diversity Day Thanksgiving Dinner - LHS, 6 pm LHS Fall Play for Senior Citizens, 1 pm Page AM Only Page Parent/Teacher Conferences 1-3 pm & 6- 8 pm Elementary & Lamphere Center Conferences, 6 to 8 pm Elementary, Page & Lamphere Center AM Only Elementary Conferences, 12:45 - 3:30 pm & 6 to 8 pm Lamphere Center Conferences 1-3 pm & 6- 8 pm Page Parent/Teacher Conferences 1-3 pm & 6- 8 pm NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING RECESS BEGINS Learning Ladder Open NO SCHOOL Learning Ladder Open NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING Learning Ladder Closed School Resumes NHS Induction - LHS, 7 pm Fall Sports Banquet - LHS, 6:30 pm ASVAB Test - LHS, 7:45 am One Act Play - LHS, 7 pm
2 Page MSBOA District Solo and Ensemble Festival 5 School Board Meeting - Administration Center, 7 pm 7 Hiller HERO Meeting, 7 pm Lamphere Center Valentine Dance & Parent Meeting, 7 pm to 8:30 pm Simonds SOS Meeting, 7 pm 8 Tin Can Raffle and Spaghetti Dinner - LHS, 6 pm 11 LAFFS Meeting - LHS, 6:30 pm LABC Meeting - LHS, 7:30 pm Edmonson PEEK Meeting, 7 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm LHS Spirit Week 12 District-Wide Early Release Day* LHS Spirit Week School Board Meeting - Hiller, 7 pm 13 EXPLORE Test for 8th Grade Students - Page PUPIL COUNT DAY 13-15 LHS Spirit Week 18-22 NO SCHOOL - Mid Winter Break 25 School Resumes LHS Parent Teacher Conferences, 6 pm to 8 pm 27 LHS and Page Pre-Festival Band Concert, 7 pm
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District-Wide Early Release Day* School Board Meeting - Simonds, 7 pm Page Holiday Band Concert - LHS, 7 pm Hiller HERO Dinner, 7 pm Lamphere Center Holiday Dance, 7 pm to 8:30 pm Simonds SOS Meeting, 7 pm LAFFS Meeting - LHS, 6:30 pm LABC Meeting - LHS, 7:30 pm Edmonson PEEK Meeting, 7 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm Simonds Holiday Concert, 7 pm Hiller Holiday Concert - LHS, 7 pm Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon - Page, 11:45 am Lessenger Holiday Concert - LHS, 7 pm Edmonson Holiday Concert - LHS, 7 pm LHS/ESL Parent Meeting - Cafeteria, 6 pm Holiday Band Concert - LHS, 7 pm Learning Ladder Holiday Celebration - LHS. 6:30 pm NO SCHOOL - HOLIDAY BREAK BEGINS
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Hiller HERO Meeting, 7 pm Simonds SOS Meeting, 7 pm School Resumes School Board Meeting -Administration Center, 7 pm Financial Aid Meeting - LHS, 6:30 pm LABC Meeting - LHS, 6:30 pm LAFFS Meeting - LHS, 7:30 pm
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December
January
Edmonson PEEK Meeting, 7 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm LHS AM ONLY - LHS Final Exams LHS AM ONLY - LHS Final Exams SCHOOL AM ONLY District-wide Records Day END OF SECOND CARD MARKING & 1st SEMESTER LHS Final Exams Learning Ladder Open NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day School Board Meeting- Lamphere Center, 7 pm Second Semester Begins 5th/6th Grade Band Concert - LHS, 7 pm LHS MSBOA District Solo and Ensemble Festival District-Wide Early Release Day*
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LHS Parent Teacher Conferences, 6 pm to 8 pm
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Elementary Conferences, 6 pm to 8 pm MME for Juniors No School for 9, 10 & 12 grade students Page AM Only Page Parent Teacher Conferences, 1-3 pm & 6-8 pm LHS Parent Teacher Conferences, 6 pm to 8 pm Lamphere Center Parent Teacher Conferences, 6 - 8 pm Elementary Conferences, 6 pm to 8 pm Late Start for 9, 10 & 12 grade students - LHS MME for Juniors Page Parent Teacher Conferences, 6 pm to 8 pm Lamphere Center Parent Teacher Conferences, 6 - 8 pm EXPLORE Test for 9th Grade Students - LHS Hiller HERO Meeting, 7 pm MME for Juniors PLAN Test for Sophomores - LHS Simonds SOS Meeting, 7 pm Trivia Night - Royal Oak Elks Club, 6 pm LABC Meeting - LHS, 6:30 pm LAFFS Meeting - LHS, 7:30 pm Edmonson PEEK Meeting, 7 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm District-Wide Early Release Day* School Board Meeting - Admin Center, 7 pm LHS Blood Drive , 8 am - 2 pm LABC $10,000 Drawing - Senior Citizens Center, 8 pm St. Patrick’s Day Dance - Page, 3:15 pm to 5 pm CO-OP Luncheon - Gazebo, 12 pm Kindergarten Round-Up @ All Elementaries, 6:30 pm Winter Sports Banquet - LHS, 6:30 pm 8th Grade Orientation- LHS, 6 pm END THIRD MARKING PERIOD - SCHOOL AM ONLY Elementary & Lamphere Center Records Day Page & LHS Staff Professional Development Hiller HERO Meeting, 7 pm No School - Good Friday
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