The Lamphere Schools Educating for Excellence
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 2013
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 another outstanding year. Throughout the summer, we have worked to make improvements to the curriculum, refine our instructional practices, and update our facilities and technology resources. The beginning of a new year is an excellent time to embrace the opportunity to help create an outstanding school year for your student. Take time to enjoy the excitement that surrounds the start of a new year and a fresh start toward success. We 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 educational program possible,
and it is always this focus that helps drive our decisions. Students at every level benefit from a friendly, safe atmosphere where rigorous academics, fine arts, foreign language, athletics and extra-curricular activities are emphasized. Our dedicated staff, administrators, and board of education strive to maintain reasonable class sizes and outstanding programs and support services for our students. Teachers in Lamphere are committed to their students’ success. They utilize researched instructional practices, regularly assess student progress and are available beyond the regular school day to assist students who need additional help. The successes of our students are many, and in this issue of Dateline, we have highlighted some of those accomplishments. 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.
Superintendent’s Art Gallery - 2013
District Wide - Each year Elementary Art Specialist, Craig Hinshaw, showcases student art work through the Superintendent’s Art Gallery. 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.”
Edmonson Elementary
Please accept my sincere wishes for an excellent school year! Sincerely, Marsha Pando, Ed. D. Superintendent
Kristy Vu
Nicholas Bunn
Hiller Elementary
Curriculum Night/ Open House Dates September 3 • Edmonson Curriculum Night 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. September 4 • Page Open House & Annual Report 6:00 p.m. • Learning Ladder Preschool - Parent Orientation Simonds Elementary 6:00 p.m.
Sedra Suhail
Laith Afram
Lessenger Elementary
September 9 • LHS Open House & Annual Report 6:30 pm September 11 • Hiller Curriculum Night 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. • LessengerCurriculum Night 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. • Simonds Curriculum Night 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. September 26 • Lamphere Center Open House 7:00 p.m.
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Jonathan Grindem
Cristian Maris
Simonds Elementary
Makayla Lum
Hannah Paasche
NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS
• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • AUGUST 2013
Lamphere Scholarship Fund District Wide - More Lamphere High School students than ever were awarded scholarships in 2013 from the Lamphere Scholarship Fund. “This year we presented 30 graduating students with scholarships to help make their dream of a college education come true,” said Marsha Pando, Lamphere’s Superintendent. “With the support of so many people, our staff, Board of Education, local businesses and the entire community our scholarship fund has awarded more than $125,000 since its inception in June 2007. Thanks to everyone’s generosity and support, the Lamphere Scholarship Fund continues to grow and we look forward to helping even more students continue their education in the years to come.” Three Page Middle School students were also presented scholarships in 2013. Each scholarship will be valued at $500 and will be awarded upon graduation provided the student maintains a 3.0 grade point average, graduates from Lamphere High School and has been accepted to attend a college or university. For additional information about the Lamphere Scholarship Fund and how you can help, please visit our website: www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/ scholarshipfund or give us a call at (248) 5891990.
2013 Lamphere Scholarship Fund Recipients - LHS Saif Al-Kes Abdulkader Alobaidi Connor Bentley Victoria Borngesser Crystal Deguzman Christine Ello Natalie Griffin Tiffani Haught Madeline Komrska Michaela Louis Marina McNeil Melanie Najar Evan Reich Justin Ross James Treppa
Alma Alagic Jordan Beaman Erika Berger Brenna Costello Patrick Dei Kirsten Eriksson Amber Grogan Shahlaa Kamil Benjamin Lapid Brandon McCoy Kaitlin Murdock Sara Ormsby Ryan Roman Chelsea Thompson Alexander Wagner
Recipients of the 2013 Lamphere Scholarship Fund awards gather after graduation rehearsal for a photo with Superintendent Marsha Pando, LHS Principal Greg Fuller, LHS Vice Principal Rodney Thomas and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Technology Dale Steen.
Scholarship Fund Donations 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. We’d also like to thank the following individuals, companies and organizations for their donations to the Lamphere Scholarship Fund. Friends of Madison Heights Youth Bielas Heating & Cooling Castle Carpet Care Detroit Chemical & Paper Supply Flagstar Bank Hunt Sign Company Masters Restaurant
Matthews - Hargreaves Chevrolet Mendelson Orthopedics M3 Investments Natchko, Inc. Peterson Plumbing Purvis & Foster Retired Educational Employees of Lamphere
Sunde Building SupplyDen, Inc. Ron Berlin Steve Charron Jim Martin Jim McCann Joe Raona
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Help Your Child Succeed in School Every parent wants the best for their children, and every child can succeed. So, how is it that you can best support your child to help ensure that they achieve at the very highest levels? Research demonstrates that children (even at an early age) perform better in school when they understand clearly that their parents value and place a high level of importance on education. You can do this by: • letting children know you believe that their success is directly related to the amount of effort they put forth in school, including completing homework; • fully expecting them to succeed and to attend college or a trade school; • ensuring that they are on time, and prepared for school every day; • demonstrating that you value reading, and by having reading material available for them; • taking time to be involved with them, and • believing in them and loving them. Everyone in the Lamphere Schools is here is help your children succeed in school and in life. By working together we will be able to create a bright future for your children and the entire Lamphere Community.
Hiller Elementary National Award Winner Hiller Elementary has been named a Silver Award winner by the Healthier US School Challenge (HUSSC). Congratulations to Katie McConkie, Lamphere’s Director of Food Service and the staff and students of Hiller on this accomplishment of being recognized as a healthy school by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Hiller Elementary School is making national news by working to support and improve the health of our children and our community. As part of their effort, healthy items are featured on their menus and physical education and activity emphasized. Their efforts are part of the Healthier US School Challenge. “Working with students and teaching them about making healthy choices at Cooking Club is one example of activities we encourage students to participate in,” said McConkie. “Providing opportunities to prepare and taste different foods opens up a whole new world for our students and their families.” The Healthier US School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary national certification initiative for schools participating in the National School Lunch Program. It supports First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign by recognizing schools that are creating healthier school environments through their promotion of good nutrition and physical activity. Sponsored by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), the initiative encourages all schools take a leadership role in helping students to make healthier eating and physical activity choices that will last a lifetime.
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Meet Our New Administrators Tina Davis Principal, Simonds Elementary School
Mrs. Tina Davis will be assuming the role of principal at Simonds Elementary School. Mrs. Davis possesses a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and has earned Education Specialist in Educational Administration. In addition to being the former assistant principal at Page Middle School, she has twelve years of experience as an elementary teacher and instructional specialist for the Birmingham Schools. Mrs. Davis is looking forward to returning to the elementary school level and assuming her new role as principal.
Eric W. Kausch Assistant Principal, Page Middle School
We welcome Mr. Eric Kausch to Page Middle School as the new Assistant Principal. Mr. Kausch comes to Lamphere from the Rochester Hills School District. He possesses a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s Degree in Education. He also earned an Education Specialist from Oakland University. Mr. Kausch has eight years of teaching experience as the Band Director at Stoney Creek High School and also has one year experience as an assistant principal at Hart Middle School. Mr. Kausch is excited to be with Lamphere and anxious to have the opportunity to meet students, parents and staff.
Joseph Raona Director of Maintenance and Operations
Mr. Raona has worked his entire career with the Lamphere Schools. He began in the maintenance department in 1984 after serving honorably in the military for three years. Joe then went on to become a supervisor in the department in 2000. With the retirement of Steve Charron, Mr. Raona is looking forward to assuming additional responsibility and becoming the new Director of Maintenance and Operations. Due to financial constraints, the role of Supervisor will not be filled, and Joe will assume full responsibility for the department.
Stephanie Siems Director of Special Education
Mrs. Stephanie Siems will assume the role of Director of Special Education this fall. She possesses a Bachelor’s Degree and two Master’s Degrees; all of which focus on the area of Special Education and Special Education Administration. Mrs. Siems taught in special education and was a teacher consultant for the Rochester Schools for fourteen years. Most recently, she served as Special Education Supervisor for Birmingham Schools for six years. Mrs. Siems has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field and is looking forward to serving our community.
NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS
• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • AUGUST 2013
Early Childhood Center Opens
Learning Ladder
Due to an increased effort at the State level to provide additional opportunities for preschool education, Lamphere is excited to be opening additional preschool classrooms this year. The Lamphere Early Childhood Center is located at 31201 Dorchester and will be home to several preschool classrooms. Below are a few photos of this summer’s construction, as the new Early Childhood Center gets ready for our students. For more information about the various preschool programs available at Lamphere, please call our Learning Ladder Department at (248) 589-3753.
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 the education of your child. 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
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Edmonson Elementary Awards Madison Heights Youth Assistance Award
Alexandria Ooten
Jayden Titus
President’s Outstanding Academic Excellence Award
Ian Allison Jake Pearse
Katelyn Grech Laura Whitney
President’s Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
Lexi Bemis Nickolas Bridges Lexi Gross Jacob Hansen Maverick Kotsonis Savannah Matthes Luciana Shabo Alexandria Tramble Riley VanDoorn Kenneth Wojtowicz
Carol Bou Harfouch Hayden Durant Kaylee Guilmette Faith Johnson Shakira Madrigal Alexandria Ooten =Jaz Singleton Joshua Vance Madison Webster
Summer Reading Challenge 2012
$100 Best Buy Shopping Spree Lilian Furman Kevoy Walker Friendship Bracelet Kit Emma Gehrke Kaylee Van Buren Pocket Radio Joahua Vandoorn Armband Radio Ben Johnson Sidewalk Chalk Aubrey Dahl 50 Supertip Markers Ryan Patterson Pocket am/fm Radio Lexi Bemis Halloween Foam Art Kit Amanda Olinger Maria McGee Paint by Numbers Kit Natalie Flies Super Art Kit David Blanchard Dylan Nichols Cameron Davidson Brooke McNab Disgusting Science Kit Garrett Bertrand Mind Blowing Science Kit Lucas Eschenburg Samantha Locklear Boombox Jake Pearse Sage Messerschmidt
Yearbook Cover Design Winner Santiago Myers
Spelling Bee Finalists Jamie Irvan Wei Li Chasity Thiem Catie Coldren Alexis Grzesikowski Parker Zielinski Carol Bou Harfouch Jake Pearse Joshua Vance
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3rd Grade Avak Khachador Julia Lobsinger 4th Grade Autumn Edwards Anthony Rogers 5th Grade Jacob Hanson Luciana Shabo
Fifth Grade Band
Ian Allison - Trombone Emma Baker - Trumpet Lexi Bemis - Clarinet Carol Bou Harfouch - Flute Nickolas Bridges - Clarinet Max Burk - Trombone Danny Chanbour - Trumpet Hayden Durant - Baritone Rico Garcia - Clarinet Katelyn Grech - Flute Lexi Gross -.Trumpet Brenden Haggard - Trumpet Jacob Hansen - Clarinet Isabelle Harding - Clarinet Shakira Madrigal - Clarinet Santiago Myers - Saxophone Alexandria Ooten - Trumpet Collin Parker - Trumpet Jake Pearse - Saxophone Trevor Smith - Trombone Luke Southard - Trombone Alexandria Tramble - Flute Joshua Vance - Saxophone Riley VanDoorn - Flute Madison Webster - Clarinet Laura Whitney - Clarinet Kenneth Wojtowicz - Trumpet
Ian Allison Nick Bridges Johanna Burris Katie Grech Alex McGinnis Lilly O’Malley Sarah Scott Alexandria Tramble Kenny Wojtowicz Emma Baker Amber Biddle Mackenzie Burn Hayden Durant Lexi Gross Jacob Hansen Faith Johnson Alexandria Ooten Emma Reddin Luciana Shabo Riley VanDoorn Laura Whitney
Safeties
Jayna Anderson Alex Brown Danny Coldren Kole Heumann Tommy Nguyen Jake Pearse Aaron Strong Kevoy Walker
Service Squad
Lexi Bemis Carol Bou Harfouch Danny Chanbour Rico Garcia Brenden Haggard Isabelle Harding James Mauer Collin Parker Randi Reid Jaz Singleton Madison Webster Stephanie Yousif
March is Reading Month Bicycle Winners
In cooperation with Madison Heights Masonic Temple Lana Andrews Owen Cupp
“Sweet” Success at Edmonson Edmonson Elementary - “Twenty-five cents, please!” was the phrase heard over and over again in Maggie Blachford’s Kindergarten classroom at Edmonson Elementary in June. Families of the Kindergartners generously donated baked goods for the bake sale that was set up for some “sweet” fundraising to aid victims of the devastating EF5 tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma on the afternoon of May 20th. Edmonson Kindergarten through fifth grade students were invited to the bake sale to purchase deliciously baked goodies while knowing their funds would be sent to the Red Cross Disaster Relief, a non-profit organization that focuses on meeting people’s immediate emergency needs caused by disaster. Bake sales have long been one of the most popular ways of raising funds for various activities, events, charities, and organizations. “Part of our Social Studies curriculum is to be involved in a community service project,” shared Edmonson Kindergarten teacher, Maggie Blachford. “The class and I brainstormed ways to help our community. Right around the same time, most of the students had heard about the devastation from the Oklahoma tornado and wanted to lend a hand to those in need. Our class decided to reach out beyond our own community and help out victims of the
tornado.” Mrs. Blachford knew her young students would not only benefit from applying their mathematical skills of determining total purchase amounts and giving change, but also the lessons of compassion, empathy, and the importance of volunteerism. This caring group with smiles on their faces sold their “goodies” for twenty-five cents each. “Try one of the treats my Mommy made,” invited Kindergarten student, Haidyn Kline, who proudly let her student customers pick from the delicious looking treats. Fourth grader, Ava Wark, shared her excitement about giving. “It made me feel good to help other people.” The bake sale was a “sweet success” and raised over $150.00, which was sent to the Red Cross Disaster Relief organization.
Edmonson first grade students held a bake sale to benefit the vicitims of the Oklahoma tornado in May 2013.
NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS
• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • AUGUST 2013
It’s a Zoo at Edmonson! Edmonson Elementary - Every student loves a trip to the zoo. But . . . how about a zoo taking a trip to the students? That is what took place at Edmonson Elementary in June. Fourth grade teachers, Carrie Kluczyk and Bozenna Johnson, arranged for their students to receive a valuable lesson in Science through Lou’s Pet Shop. The students had been studying animal adaptations as a part of their fourth grade Science curriculum. Animals are an endless source of fun facts, and this presenter kept the students engaged with interesting information about each animal that he shared during his presentation. Students learned many facts such as why chameleons really change colors, the difference between poisonous and venomous animals, and that wild rabbits use their ears for more than hearing.
Fourth grader, Joe McNab really enjoyed this presentation along with his classmates. “I liked how the presenter told a lot of jokes and shared interesting facts. One thing I remember is that there is a species of rabbit (Flemish Giant) that is as big as a dog. He also took out a boa constrictor, and my classmates gasped! We got to touch it, too!” “This visit was a fun and engaging way to end our Science unit on animal adaptations,” said Johnson. “Our students will remember the fun facts they learned today for a long time.”
Donnie, from Lou’s Pet Shop, and one of his birds visited Edmonson.
Edmonson fourth grade students got to “meet” a variety of animals from Lou’s Pet Shop during a recent assembly.
“It is always fun when the teachers can learn new facts right along with the students as we did with Donnie from Lou’s Pet Shop. I now know why chameleons really do change colors,” said Kluczyk. “Ask our fourth graders why. They will
be excited to share their learning!” To see more photos of this event, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/thelamphereschools and look for the photo album named Science Comes to Life.
A Cat Named Hiller Hiller Elementary - Food, shelter, and a place to live peacefully…..it's a basic need for both humans and animals. In Madison Heights, as in all communities, there are many animals each year that, for various reasons, don't have these basic needs met. They are often left wandering in the streets, hungry and in unsafe conditions. Fortunately, Madison Heights runs a no-kill animal shelter, that takes in these animals, providing food, shelter, and any medical needs that the animals require. Four years ago members of the student council at nearby Hiller Elementary School, heard about the animal shelter, and decided they'd like to do something to help. Raising $600.00 that year, the students walked over to the animal shelter to present a check to
Officer Suzette Gysel, the director of the shelter, and to have a tour. The animals they saw, and the stories Officer Gysel told them about each one resonated, and the students have continued each year since to raise funds for the shelter, something they consider a very worthy cause.
Hiller Student Council members visit the Madison Heights Animal Shelter and meet “Hiller” a kitten named in honor of their work and donations.
your school and students." she said. "You are truly animal "Heroes"! It was a wonderful tribute, and as they walked home that day, the students glowed with the pride that comes with realizing in giving, you often gain far more than receiving!
Officer Gysel wrote, "The dedication and devotion that your students show towards our animal shelter is truly amazing. Because of your kindness and open hearts, we will be able to make improvements to the shelter that provide comfort for our animals while they are with us." This year she surprised the students with a special tribute for their efforts. At the end of the tour, she held one of the kittens that had been particularly curious about the many students passing by her cage. "I'd like to name this kitten "Hiller" in honor of
Hiller Student Council members toured the Madison Heights Animal Shelter and visited with the animals they are helping with donations.
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Hiller Elementary Awards Student Council
Nawras Aleksan Meron Amanoel Hayleigh Ballo Yousif Brikho Miryam Faraj Gabrial Farneti-Gerstler Jennifer Ho Xavier Houser Mayar Jirjees Dalia Khoshe Maddyn MacDonald Ritta Mouayed Mario Nadhum Patrick Robin Elizabeth Shammas MaDonna Valencia Benyamain Yacoob Larsa Yokhanna Julius Yousif Raiman Al Loos Luweeza Amanuel Aywan Anwaya Hayleigh Ballo Jada Barker Robert Danial Miryam Faraj Toni Hall Jason Huynh Yousef Issa Bashar Khalid Celeste Makdisi Karam Matti Naomi Muscas Christopher Nguyen Amani Qaqish Patrick Robin Marcus Sako Antonio Shabo Justice Thomas Windel Valencia Jean-Luc Watt Chrestina William Yousef Yokhanna Silivia Zahrah Rozeena Zaya
Melad Amanoel Juvanee Amanwel Kathryn Bilicki Adi Esho Mona Faraj Leonardo Hedo ZyMir Hopkins Abrina Ikam Mirna Jirjees Siham Krikor Elle Mesyn Diana Muscas Marsilia Rasho Maryam Romio Dina Toma Adari Williams Norman Yacoob Azra Youhanna Alvin Zaka
Safeties
Dunia Al Suhairi Juvanee Amanwel Sandra Anwiya Lavelle Balois Nicholas Birkenshaw Adi Esho Viron Habos Olivia Hanna Abrina Ikam Hanna Kasko Mirna Kina Brad Martinez-Santiago Fady Moshi Fadi Nadhim Andrea Petkovic Jacob Radley Maryam Romio Emily Schmidt Deana Sulaiman Achsah Tom Doriana Vuljaj Haley Whitefoot Dorian Xhaferi Jenna Yousif Evia Zaka
Presidents Awards for Educational Excellence
Jason Huynh Christopher Nguyen Emily Schmidt Achsah Tom Azra Youhanna
Abrina Ikam Andrea Petkovic Antonio Shabo Windel Valencia Evia Zaka
Presidents Awards for Educational Achievement
Aywan Anwaya Hayleigh Ballo Nicholas Birkenshaw Adi Esho Mirna Kina Maryam Romio Haley Whitefoot
Ryan Balcom Jada Barker Frodet Elia Basha Khalid Amani Qaqish Doriana Vuljaj
1000 Minute Reading Shoppers Evana Khoshaba
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Elizabeth Shammas
1,000 Minute Readers September
Kindergarten Malia Benson Antonio DeCapua Konner Oatman Hannah Stein
Fadi Brikho Saif Hikmat Sally Saher
1st Grade Corey Cobb Robert Guzynski Ethan Hempstead Simon Kendall Robbin Jacobs Sandra Mishael Alaysia Rice Ethan Villanueva Rita Yohana
Kandi Enwaya Nevaeh Hardy Maryam Hirmiz Sama Khalid Ethan Lin Maryam Ramzi Maximilian Stein David Walker
2nd Grade Raymond Chan Mona Faraj Katelyn Garofalo Xavier Houser Evana Khoshaba Nickell Morant Cody Schultz Tyreonna Smith Miranda Whitehouse 3rd Grade Marian Abdalla Gage Bell Jason Campos Sarah Fireberg Genevy Hong Alonzo Ikam Diana Muscas Elizabeth Shammas 4th Grade Milad Bethyon Joshua Caples Emil Danilczuk Nicholas Guzynski Michael Isho Lauren Lekaj Courtney McPhail Ritta Mouayed Dina Toma 5th Grade Ryan Balcom Adi Esho Toni Hall Naomi Muscas Amani Qaqish Maryam Romio Deana Sulaiman Justice Thomas Doriana Vuljaj Rozeena Zaya
James Dennis Mariam Fransees Dima Hanna Mirna Jirjees Jiong Lei Maryam Namrood Antonila Shabo Hoa Tran Alvin Zaka Julia Antal Yousif Brikho Eduardo Escobar Ashton Hebbard Savanna Hull Mirna Mouayed Mario Nadhum
Maryam Brikho Kevin Daniel Saeeda Gorgis Jennifer Ho Atiya Islam London McDonald Altena Minas Sean Spanke Magdelana Whitehouse Cameron Corso Miryam Faraj Jason Huynh Andrea Petkovic Jacob Radley Emily Schmidt Sharonda Terrell Achsah Tom Evia Zaka
Sue Brown 5th Grade Scholarship
Maryam Romio
Reading Month Bike RafĎ?le Winners
Haley Whitefoot
Nicholas Jaworskyj
Perfect Attendance
Saif Abdulahad Toni Hall Jacquelyn Huynh Celeste Makdisi Christopher Nguyen Jason Huynh Azra Youhanna
Martin Badri Jennifer Ho Jason Huynh Aymen Matloob Maryana Toma
Principal’s Award
Emily Schmidt
Spelling Bee Finalists
3rd Grade Gabriel Farneti-Gerstler Michael Seballos Michelle Dang Ashton Hebbard Mark Iessa-Murad Julia Antal - 1st alternate nd Lindsay Lucas - 2 alternate 4th Grade Emily Birkenshaw Mayar Jirjees Atiya Islam Jennifer Ho Mohammed Kamil Norman Yacoob - 1st alternate Magdelana Whitehouse - 2nd alternate 5th Grade Haley Whitefoot Achsah Tom Antonio Shabo Jason Huynh Abigail Kleppert Jada Barker - 1st alternate Azra Youhanna - 2nd alternate Spelling Bee Winners 3rd Grade Gabriel Farneti-Gerstler - 4th place 4th Grade Atiya Islam - 1st place 5th Grade Achsah Tom - 2nd place Abigail Kleppert - 3rd place
Morning Broadcast Announcers
Emily Birkenshaw Mayar Jirjees Altena Minas Sean Spanke Magdelana Whitehouse
Jennifer Ho Courtney McPhail Ritta Mouayed Dina Toma
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• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • AUGUST 2013
Hiller students excel in Technology Literacy Hiller Elementary - Want to learn more about online tools like Publisher, Wordle, or Google Earth? Just ask a Hiller Wildcat!
the students got positive responses back from the city leaders.
Hero living wax museum day. To prepare for this each student chose a person to study, someone who has contributed to the United States in a significant way. Students used text and videos online to learn about this person and then typed biographies sharing the positive impact of this person’s life. The 4th graders used Wordle in creating biographical word clouds and the timeline maker from readwritethink.org to note important events from the life of their American Heroes-all of these pieces were on display at the wax museum. Additionally, students wrote speeches and crafted their own costumes and props to truly become their American Hero. The wax museum was a huge success-toured by staff, students and families.
Third graders spent time in the computer lab Last fall, Hiller Elementary third, fourth and fifth learning about the French voyageurs who graders began a new put Michigan on the map of course called Tech~Lit the fashion industry through (short for technology fur trading. Students read literacy). Taught in the online articles and stories and computer lab, Tech~Lit participated in role playing involves lessons based games, acting as voyageurs on core curriculum making decisions to buy combined with the and sell animal fur and how Michigan Educational to survive in Michigan’s Technology Standards sometimes harsh climate. and 21st Century Skills. Students particpate in Tech~Lit classes in the com- At the end of their study, puter lab at Hiller Elementary. Throughout the school these students generated a year, these students list of the most important worked on projects using a variety of tech Voyageur words and created word clouds in So what’s next in Tech~Lit? tools. Below, you can read about some of the Wordle using this Voyageur They are going Google! most exciting and learning intensive things vocabulary. Using this What does that mean? Hiller students did in Tech~Lit. website, students learned students and teachers will to program their clouds by be joining the millions of Fifth grade students researched cities in the using hex to decimal color others in K-12 and higher United States. They gathered information from codes to change their letters education in adopting World Book Student and the Michigan e Library and cloud backgrounds. Google Apps for Education. (MeL) databases. Students were able to visit Google Apps allows the city and take a tour using Google Earth. This is what Julia had to students and teachers Once information was organized, each student say about Wordle, “I liked access to their work from created a brochure about this city in Publisher. how it looked like a funny any device connected to Hiller fourth grade students present a living wax Using Publisher, students learned about cloud and how you can use museum after researching key figures in history. the internet. They can appropriate use of images and information other topics about yourself! collaborate and share in found online and how to cite these sources. I liked how you can use your own colors that real time using these Apps. Students will be These students had to crop, move, and edit represent you. You can do your family’s traits meaningfully and safely creating and sharing their work in a digital environment. When and I liked that anyone could do it because it their learning with a global audience. It’s time finished, each fifth grader emailed his/her was free. It was really fun!” to shine-see you in the cloud! brochure to the mayor of the city and most of In May, the fourth graders hosted an American
Hiller Elementary - 2012/13 Students of the Month October- Respect
Kevn Skhariyya Sylvia Mina Rayona Spencer Marvin Elias Mirna Jirjees Leonardo Hedo Elizabeth Shammas Nicole Issa Julian Jamil Amani Qaqish
Steven Elias Yousif Amanoel Kyle Geggie Dane Al Sabbagh Katya William Michelle Dang Joseph Hannaford Gorgees Enwaya Adi Esho Achsah Tom
November - Caring
Roz Jameel Marseel Al Ton Andy Lam Nina Essa Gorgees Hanna Miranda Whitehouse Aysar Yousif William Collins II Magdelana Whitehouse Carolyn Boyd
Jacquelyn Morrow Antonio DeCapua Nicole Watt Anh Huynh James Dennis Maryam Amanoel Kathryn Bilicki Milad Bethyon Maryam Romio Viron Habos
January - Responsibility
Abigail Collins Daniel Al Sabbagh Angela Gago
Benny Lam Eric Qi Assal Alsana
Brandon Ali ZyMir Hopkins Dalia Khoshe Elle Mesyn Jennifer Ho Mayar Jirjees Ryan Balcom
Marian Sami Ivy Chau Yousif Brikho Gage Bell Norman Yacoob Sandra Anwiya Toni Hall
February - Trustworthiness
Marcella Osachi Savannah Franzoni Maryam Sulaiman Anahi Alvarez-Chaparro Sanduina Lipo Siham Krikor Christopher Spencer Melad Amanoel Jolie Phung Yousef Yokhanna Fadi Waadallah Nicholas Issa Andrew Farooq Nevaeh Hardy Mona Faraj Nickell Morant Lindsay Lucas
Amy Nguyen Konner Oatman Stevie Canup Rita Yohana Alvin Zaka Genevy Hong Mario Sami Courtney McPhail Bashar Khalid Antonio Shabo
March - Fairness
Sedra Suhail Valantina Hanuna Lailah Davis Kaylie Long Larsa Yokhanna Lara Tobya Brianna Geggie
Benyamain Yacoob Ellen Ceri Frodet Elia
Sean Spanke Dunia Al Suhairi Jada Barker
April - Citizenship
Amaleki Ward Caryss Terry Addison Ferns Maryam Hirmiz Jon Jamil Natalie Yusuf Mark Iessa Murad Atiya Islam MaDonna Valencia Azra Youhanna
Mirna Noah Malia Benson Colin Budry Tessa McGrail Dima Hanna Diana Muscas Romauroi Habeeb Maryam Sami Evia Zaka Jason Huynh
May - Perseverance
Joli Jamil Stela Faseh Maryam Yousif John Hermez Dayvid Al Sabbagh Meron Amanoel Savanna Hull Mariam Thniethel Jeremiah Turner Marcus Sako
Cameron Phillips Bratilla Ablahad Maryam Ramzi Caleb Hughes Mirna Abdulla Mardin Elie Maryam Al Kes Waad Lorance Raiman Al Loos Hanna Kasko
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Lessenger Elementary Awards Safety & Service Squad
Jonah Suitt Marina Heugh Mariana Kourtesis Jakob Rinke Tristan Reynolds Michael Heugh James Henry Cecilia Lambert Grace Komrska Michael Bisbikis Flavius Filip Helen Ibezi-Enendu Ronald Mutschler
Dillon Wilkinson Lily Collins Violet Brewster Paige Delmotte Josh Bakka Alex Uhlig John Shapic Sophia Patterson Quinton Zapoli Ryan Long Colin Gallagher Trevor Scott
Outstanding 5th Grade Citizenship Award
Doreen Oraha
Paige Delmotte
Walking Club
Kelsey Milz Rylie Cushman Lillian Allar Bradley Ogden Dakota Martin Braxton Sipes Emily Class, Jackson Schmaltz Susanne Johnston Casey Simon Koltin Krstich Nina Dodson Majolein De Zwaan Sherry Boulanger Najuba Ahmed Lee Crespo-Velez Misha McGuire Adam Crowe Madison Rowe Jena Shuten Samantha Butcher Madison Martin Faaeza Ahmed Kaitlyn Tessier Nicholas Muszynski Samual Allar Mina Siba Kylie Tessier Kelsey Potter Jacob Dyer Grace Komrska Ronald Mutschler John Shapic Michael Heugh Ronald Mutschler Sebastian Sagan Jakob Rinke Doreen Oraha Tristan Reynolds Ryan Long Jonah Suitt Grace Komrska Cecelia Lambert Charles Tinkham Michael Bisbikis Alex Uhlig Ean Schmitt
Stanley Richard Rubi Crespo-Velez Will Gregory Zachary Simon Joshua Crowe Dante McGuire Grace Yurich Grace Williamson Chris Teodoro Nathan Wickham Kaycee Potter Annabell Fisk Ethan Schmitt Kolin Johnson Danielle Brainerd Miles Brown Cade Cavanaugh Lainey Abbott Nicholas Krstich Morgan McKinnie Ana Hess Nicholas Calhoun Nolan Abbott Zachary Milz Eva Velazquez Darius Roland Mikayla Olivarez Paige Lang Ean Schmitt Michayla McAlpine Jakob Rinke
5th grade Band
Joshua Bakka Violet Brewster Flavius Filip Jasmine Nguyen Jessica Shaffer Marina Heugh Bernard Abbo Nicholas Byrd James Henry Ashlyn Lange Michayla McAlpine Paige Delmotte Sophia Patterson Helen Ibezi-Enendu
MH Youth Assistance Recognition
Camdyn Young Ana Hess Kaitlyn Tessier
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Madison Martin Dorothy Luetz Kylie Tessier
1000 Minute Reading Shoppers
Austin Kuklaw
Dominic Deych
Spelling Bee
ROUND ONE 3rd Grade Kelly Wicker Michael “Sam� Morris Priest Ibezi-Enendo Dorothy Luetz
Spencer Carlisle Christian Mona Jimena Garcia
4th grade Brady Robinson Maxwell Hosmer Evy Bisbikis Jamie McArthur
Michayla Oliverez Ryder Diekman Jordyn Wickham
5th grade Michael Heugh Grace Komrska Jacob Dyer Doreen Oraha
Mariana Kourtesis Sophia Patterson Helen Ibezi-Enendo
ROUND TWO Spencer Carlisle 3rd grade 1st place Jacob Dyer 5th grade 1st place
Presidents Awards for Educational Excellence
Jacob Dyer Michael Heugh Marina Heugh Austin Kuklaw Flavius Filip Grace Komrska Jakob Rinke
Colin Gallagher Quinton Zapoli Helen Ibezi-Enendu Paige Delmotte James Henry Sophia Patterson John Shapic
Nutrition, Fitness & Me
Jayse Nagy Andrea Maris Lucas Collins Stanley Richard Marley Lange Nicole Shaffer Moses Herrick Cristian Maris Anthony Ho Kolin Johnson Cade Cavanaugh Kayla Kodan Grace Cox Parker McDade Lainey Abbott Spencer Carlisle Jena Shuten Rebecca Shaffer Ana Hess Camdyn Young Kaitlyn Tessier Scott Musket Jordan Wickham Eva Velazquez Darius Roland Carmen Adams Mikayla Oliverez Perrin Rosanio Michael Heugh Jakob Rinke James Henry Jessica Shaffer Jonah Suitt Grace Komrska
Rubi Crespo-Velez Nolan Pepper Elena Filip Thomas Austin Susanne Johnston Abbigail Young Jackson Schmaltz Penelope Lutz Ashton Wesserling Najuba Ahmed Danielle Brainerd John Schley Grace Riggs Sam Morris Zachary Seiter Morgan McKinnie Shania Young Samantha Butcher Nicholas Calhoun Liam Danaher Nolan Abott Haley Doom Jaime McArthur Neiko Lyons Kylie Tessier Kamryn Steffke Damon Cox Nick Byrd Violet Brewster Bernard Abbo Flavius Filip Ronald Mutschler Lily Collins
Presidents Awards for Educational Achievement
Doreen Oraha Nicholas Byrd Ashlyn Lange Dakota Bowman Dillon Wilkinson Jacob Hurley
Jasmine Nguyen Michael Bisbikis Violet Brewster Mariana Kourtesis Jonah Suitt Ryan Long
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Cultures of Thinking at Lessenger Elementary How do we talk about the value of learning? How do we define what it means to have a great education?
increase in the amount of questions students are asking the teacher and each other.
“It’s powerful to see students who normally aren’t the first to volunteer answers, to have At Lessenger, teachers are studying just how an avenue to share their amazing thinking to measure what we can do to help prepare around the topic we are studying,” shared our students for the world in which they are fourth grade teacher, Michelle Charron. growing up. All of our classroom teachers and Carrie Murphy, kindergarten teacher agrees. their students examined and connected their “My kindergartners spend more time closely learning and thinking this year, by studying how examining their own thoughts and ideas to create a culture of thinking at Lessenger. and regularly Teachers studied the find ways to work authored by Ron connect to Ritchart, called “Making Fourth grader Heith Vaughn studies a photo and is connecting what and build on Thinking Visible”, and he sees with a current event lesson. each other’s tried thinking routines thinking. This in their classrooms. and learn about interesting current events. collaboration Leaders in the use of Murphy and Charron have used Ron Ritchart’s of learning is Cultures of Thinking “Thinking Routines” to introduce and explore a an important protocols and routines, variety of content to their kindergartners and element to teachers Kelly Leja, fourth graders. These students are working success in school Lisette Battershell, together, collaborating around their thinking and in life.” Carrie Murphy, and and learning how to think creatively and connect Michelle Charron have Fourth grader Connor Griffin takes notes with his kindergarten their thinking with their classmates’ thinking. Kindergartners seen a direct impact buddy as they share what they observe. and fourth on students’ creative, Sounds like an exciting and interesting way to graders participate in multi-age buddies once a innovative thinking, a deep understanding learn! week, where together the students read, write, around material they are learning, and an
Simonds First Graders have lesson in Economics Simonds’ first grade students experienced an economics and marketing lesson by having a garage sale in their classrooms. They learned about buying and selling goods, using real money as they sold their own personal items and purchased personal items belonging to their classmates.
at 35 cents or less. Students also made signs to advertise their sale and to attract customers to their display table.
Students brought items from home to sell to their classmates that would fit into a shoebox. Some of the items included Match Box cars, Happy Meal toys, old jewelry, baseball cards and gently used books. All items were priced
“I love how excited the students get buying and selling items to their friends. They have a wonderful experience using real money,” added Sue Culver, Simonds first grade teacher. “A great time was had by all.”
Nathan Watson and Jeremy McGrew make a deal during the first grade garage sale.
Blake Holtkamp and AJ Marson counting their money for a purchase.
“This experience was a concrete way for our first graders to practice their new skills with money,” said Mary Binge, Simonds first grade teacher.
Students had positive reactions to the lesson as well: Virginia Ritter said, “This was fun, I like being able to sell my things and buy new fun things too.” Kevin Grossman said, “This is the greatest day of my life.” Matthew Cherry said, “Can we have a garage sale every day?”
Wesley Ritter, Virginia Ritter and Maggie Oltersdorf setting up their items to sell.
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Simonds Elementary Awards Summer Reading Celebration Best Buy Rafϐle
Logan Cole
Justin Mexico
Summer Reading Celebration Rafϐle
Harley Angus Jewel Carr Jordan Goins Rita Habib Chloe Harten Marshall Molinaro Brendan Nickles Jamison Ross Geraldina Selimas Tyler Terbrueggen
Samuel Bell Tyra Clark Kevin Grossman Cheyanne Hale Jeremy McGrew Khang Nguyen Virginia Ritter Anas Sameer Richard Spitalsky Ruby Werner
Student of the Month October
Jose Adame Cristina Daraban Braeden Leaym Jake Malak Maryana Saeed Molly Takacs Lyanna Truong
Nicholas Bates Claire Borton Mackenzie Burke Savannah Dessert Blake Holt Isabella Lazaris Summer Perry Eion Cass Logan Maciejewski Rita Qatan Jamison Ross Joval Thomas Max Werner Jia Ying Zhou
Jewel Carr Mya Giffin DeAngelo Lemons Jeremiah Ray Maya Saeed Sicily Townley Yousif William
November
Allyson Beam Cameron Boyd Dillon Burket Jordan Goins David Joyce Charlie Marson Zarek vonOetinger
January
Emily Kepler Justin Pary Wesley Ritter Aurora Simpson Morgan Wands Camryn Willis
February
Student Council Representatives
Anthony Attard Mackenzie Burke Ben Hernandez Mia Hill Abby Komarowski A.J. Marson Brad Oltersdorf Jacob Scaife Taylor Stokes Morgan Wands
Alexia Aziz Jewel Carr Nick Hernandez Kaden Jones Giana Kraatz Jordan Middleton Jamison Ross Harlan Springsteen Tyler Terbrueggen Arianna Watson
Spelling Bee
Round One – 3rd Grade Melissa Avi Charlie Marson Kiree Cannon Hector Najar Allison Barrett Justin Mexico – Alternate Kaden Jones - Alternate Round One - 4th Grade Sarah Xhelilaj Max Werner Tylor Watson Elizabeth Phipps Jordan Middleton Cameron Durant – Alternate Gabriella Watson - Alternate Round One – 5 Grade Maryana Saeed Bryce McGaughey Marley Vial Leo Palmer Jamie Goins Joey Almashy – Alternate Heidi Emmons – Alternate th
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Braelyn Burton Kaitlyn Dugan Nour Habib Colin Leaym Kevin Marcum Simon McGrew Dimitrios Papavasiliou Adrian Silea
Alex Catinella-Marxer Kyreanna Fluker Abigail Herrell Jacob Lee Bryce McGaughey Maggie Oltersdorf Tetra Saylor
March Ghazwan Al Haddad Samuel Bell Xander Duff Anthony Goatley Amanda Kramer Makayla Lum Virginia Ritter Landon Coulter Kevin Grossman Marissa Kastelic Jack Martineau Anoush Rophael Richard Spitalsky Shannon Williams Nicholas Borowski Kailyn Clark Jennifer Jajjo Mackenzie Murdock Vivian Rupp Ruby Werner Yousif William
Allison Barrett Abigail Conroy Savannah Fons Allison Herrell Olivia Kulak Madalynn Peace
April
Alyas Elia Ben Hernandez Kayla Maciag Hector Najar Katelyn Shattuck Arianna Watson
May
Hannah Brockway Chloe Hull A.J. Marson Khang Nguyen Lyna Truong Tatiyana Wiggins Sarah Xhelilaj
5th Grade Safety & Service Squad Members
Taya Akmon Allyson Beam Juliona Cannon Kailyn Clark Paige Collins Nour Habib Joseph Isufaj Brandon Kramer Bryce McGaughey Brendan Nickles Leo Palmer Madalynn Peace Miya Pickens Kolby Sandor Katelyn Shattuck Cameron Stewart-Owens Tyler Terbrueggen Marley Vial Arianna Watson Tyler West
Joey Almashy Sundari Benjamin Johnny Carr Tyra Clark Heidi Emmons Kailee Hill Jennifer Jajjo Jordan Lamberger Marshall Molinaro Jordan Nickles Justin Pary Tanner Peace Maryana Saeed Jacob Scaife Charlie Stewart Eric Stokes Sicily Townley Morgan Wands Selena Watson Shannon Williams
5th Grade Presidential Excellence Award
Nicholas Bates Juliona Cannon Tyra Clark Michael Gadoua Jennifer Jajjo Leo Palmer Maryana Saeed Charlie Stewart Marley Vial Tyler West
Allyson Beam Kailyn Clark Heidi Emmons Nour Habib Bryce McGaughey Madalynn Peace Jacob Scaife Sicily Townley Morgan Wands Shannon Williams
5th Grade Presidential Achievement Award
Joey Almashy Johnathan Carr Xander Duff Brandon Kramer Brendan Nickles Kolby Sandor Cameron Stewart-Owens Tyler Terbrueggen
Sundari Benjamin Paige Collins Jamie Goins Kailee Hill Justin Pary Jacob Schubring Eric Stokes Arianna Watson
5th Grade Citizenship Award
Eloye Avi Selena Watson
Jordan Nickles
5th Grade Principal’s Award
Morgan Wands
2012 – 2013 Perfect Attendance Award
Kailyn Clark Jia Ying Zhou
Hannah Paasche
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Lamphere Center Special Olympics State Summer Games 2013 “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Lamphere Center - This is the oath taken by all athletes who participate in Special Olympics. This is especially true of the seven athletes representing Lamphere Center at the 2013 Michigan Special Olympics State Summer games. The first international Special Olympics Summer games was held in Chicago at Solider Field during the weekend of July 19 & 20, 1968. This year 6,000+ athletes from all across the great state of Michigan converged on the campus of Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant. With the help of various fundraisers, athletes do not have to worry about paying a fee to participate in this great statewide event. The Lamphere Center athletes were driven to the event with the help of their coaches; John McAskin, Dave Ryder and Cindy Penn. Upon arrival the athletes found their rooms in the dorm, unpacked their belongings and got their first of many great CMU meals before it was time to head to the opening ceremonies. The opening ceremonies consisted of thanking many of the great donors that make summer games a possibility. A big part of the opening ceremonies revolves around the lighting of the Special Olympic torch. Every year the torch is lit from a flame that is run up to Mt. Pleasant from Lansing with the help of many great law enforcement men and women from all over the state. After all the opening ceremonies are completed it is time for a carnival with a plethora of games and prizes. The Summer Games have a wide range of events to compete in; the games range from but are not limited to track and field, bocce ball, weightlifting, swimming,
Athletes getting ready to start the 50-meter dash.
volleyball, basketball, and bowling. The Lamphere Center Ravens participated in track and field. The athletes competed in the 50-meter dash, standing long jump, and softball throw. The weather cooperated perfectly with warm temps and sunny skies. Each and every Lamphere Center Raven won plenty of medals and ribbons. As a majority of the events started to Lamphere Center Special Olympic Summer Game Athletes - 2013 wind down on Friday, anticipation built as the dance was quickly approaching (this is no ordinary dance with over 2,000 participants). Many a move was put on display on the dance floor with music and song filling the air. After the dance another tradition quickly began. This tradition brought together the Lamphere Center team with the Lamphere Jr’s (Coached by the Belmont’s, Deb and Kathy Jo) for some pizza in the dorm hallway. Saturday brought some more closing events and the chance to participate in some other great offerings from Special Olympics (free eye screening and glasses, free hearing screens, and free dental exams). The Lamphere Center Ravens would like to thank all of their donors who have helped throughout the year. We greatly look forward to next year and all the thrills and excitement it will bring. See you in the fall when we get our bowling shoes on and hit the lanes.
2013 Summer games award ceremony and medal presentation.
Free eye screening was available for all athletes.
Special Olympics dance in full swing.
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Page Middle School Academic Honor Award Students who have had “All A’s” the entire three years they have attended John Page Middle School Sarah Barrett Joanne Lukas Al Sajib
Allison Berger Scout Marson Benjamin Weide
Perfect Attendance for School Year 2012/2013 (as of May 29, 2013) Ashley Frederick Joleyana Gorgees Petrit Hila Daniel Ho Teddy Hoang Istefanos Jeji Miner Li Dinh Luong Sneh Patel Ava Riley Al Sajib Ayden Salman Theresa Samuel Kryla Smith Gabrielle Topacio Alexis Whiteman Jie Yi Yang Yue Feng Yang
Perfect Attendance for All Three Years (As of May 29, 2013) Daniel Ho Jie Yi Yang
Al Sajib
Lamphere Scholarship Fund 2013 Recipients - Page Three Page Middle School students were selected to receive awards from the Lamphere Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are valued at $500 each and will be presented to them upon graduation provided they maintain a 3.0 grade point average, graduate from Lamphere High School and have been accepted to attend a college or university. Congratulatons to: • Eridajah Johnson - 6th Grade • Ian Morrison - 7th Grade • Andi Salman - 8th Grade
Page students think about college During the 2012-13 school year, Page Middle School continued their focus on preparing all students for a post-secondary education. As part of this focus, seventh grade students were able to spend the day at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor learning about what life is like as an incoming Freshman. Earlier in the year, eighth grade students spent the day at Eastern Michigan University hearing about their academic programs. As the year drew to a close, we had the privilege of hosting former Page student Eric Chung for the afternoon as he shared with our eighth graders about his experiences as a student at Harvard University. Eric’s presentation allowed students to see the process he went through as he went from Page to Lamphere High School and then onto Harvard. Many students took the opportunity to ask Eric questions during the very informative program. Hard work and academic success runs in Eric’s family, his older brother Alfred was also a Page student and is currently in Medical School at Northwestern University.
Former Page student Eric Chung, who is a 2010 graduate of Lamphere High school and currently a student at Harvard University shares his college experiences with eighth grade students at Page.
Award Winning Middle School Artists Fall Great Lakes Art Fair Suburban Collection in Novi
Allison Tolonen Erin Burcham Noah Fisher Alyssa Lyon Jenise Jackson
Katelyn Missig Tiffany Green Leah Paasche Jason Sulaiman
Michigan Art Education Association’s Art Show at Detroit Country Day
Kaitlyn Clarke Scout Marson Shams Al Suha Mikayla Good Alyssa Lyon
Erin Burcham Molly Schultz Richard Phipps Sadia Mow Marem Abd Alahed
Michigan Art Education Association picked the best work from school district’s around the state for a State Show and Erin Burcham and Mikayla Good had their work chosen. Their work was also chosen to represent the Top 15 in the State of Michigan
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Seventh grade students from Page Middle School spent a day at the University of Michigan learning about what college life is like as a Freshman.
The Scholastic Art Show at Detroit’s College for Creative Studies Erin Burcham - Gold Key Erin Burcham - Honorable Mention Erin Burcham - Honarable Mention Drew Durant - Honarable Mention and Scholarship Winner to Top Tech Lourdes Karoumy - Silver Key Alyssa Lyon - Silver Key Cassidy Moore - Honorable Mention Sydney Perkins - Honorable Mention Al Sajib - Honorable Mention Caribou Coffe Cup Challenge Scout Marson - Best in Show Winner Erin Burcham - Category Winner City of Madison Heights Art Show Makenzie Bowler - Middle School Winner Shakayla Davis - Second Place Winner
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Lamphere High School Honors & Awards Link Crew… Welcoming our Freshmen & Developing Leaders The Lamphere High School Link Crew is a transition program where upperclassmen “link” with small groups of incoming ninth graders. Link Crew activities occur throughout the school year. The first of these activities happens even before the first day of school. The entire ninth grade class is invited in for a kick-off event in late August. During this time students go through many upbeat and positive activities that bond them socially and connect to the school. Students begin with an orientation to the building and on teamwork activities. Students are also given information early on how to be successful in high school. Link Crew is much more than an event at the beginning of the school year. Link Crew activities happen throughout the school year and focus on various topics. Academic and social follow up meetings take place on a regular basis throughout the school year. Freshmen are given information prior to events happening such as homecoming, final exams, dances, scheduling of classes, how to work through conflicts with friends are some of the topics discussed. Link Crew leaders host study sessions as semester exams take place in January and June. Many ninth graders feel a sense of relief knowing there is an older student that they can go to for information about school or to get advice on social issues. A benefit of Link Crew as valuable as what the ninth graders receive is the leadership abilities developed by the upperclassmen. Link Crew leaders have to apply for the position and write a paper explaining why they would be a successful leader and role model to incoming ninth graders. They then have to interview with the teachers that supervise the Link Crew program. Link Crew leaders facilitate many meetings throughout the year and participate in their own training in preparation for working with the ninth graders. Link Crew leaders serve as role models to the younger students and must maintain respectable grades and demonstrate good character throughout the school year. Link Crew leaders do not get paid and they do not earn a credit for their time and energy of serving as Link Crew leaders. Link Crew leaders want to see success in their fellow Lamphere students and devote much time to make that happen. It is wonderful that so many of our upperclassmen invest in their school through their involvement in Link Crew.
LHS students successful on world-wide exams Lamphere High School - Lamphere High School offers several Advanced Placement (AP) courses both in house and through CASA (Center for Advanced Studies and the Arts). The AP program is designed to offer challenging coursework to prepare students for the rigor of college learning and to prepare them to take the AP exam in May. These exams are scored on a 5 point scale; 3 and higher is considered a passing score. Most colleges offer college credit for a passing score on these exams, so a student taking an AP course can earn both high school and college credit. Lamphere students continue to achieve success on these highly competitive exams. The following students achieved a 3 or higher on an AP exam. Congratulations on your hard work and success!
English Language and Composition
Ismail Aijazuddin Emily Burcham Kirsten Eriksson Annalise Griswold Joshua Liske Brandon McCoy Amber Miller David Morrow Kelly Pitt Cheyenne Richardson Lindsey Rogers Andrew Seewald Kuong Tran Felicia Vacante Aubrey West
Erika Berger Marisa Clarke Hannah Griffin Tiffani Haught Caleb Mayer Dominic Mier Alyssa Morrison Vy Nguyen Evan Reich Benjamin Roache Rachel Schwandt Chelsea Thompson James Treppa Susanna Vuljaj
English Literature and Composition
Sarmad Abdelmutaleb Heather Britt Kirsten Eriksson Benjamin Lapid Kuong Tran
Erika Berger Christine Ello Tiffani Haught Brandon McCoy James Treppa
Human Geography
Kirsten Eriksson Marina McNeil
Brandon McCoy
United States Government and Politics
Kirsten Eriksson
Calculus AB
Evan Reich Chelsea Thompson
Justin Ross Kuong Tran
Calculus BC
Sarmad Abdelmutaleb Abdulkader Alobaidi Benjamin Lapid
Computer Science A
Benjamin Lapid
Hannah Griffin
Biology
Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
Benjamin Lapid
Physics C: Mechanics
Abdulkader Alobaidi
Benjamin Lapid
Chinese Language and Culture
Jian Chen
Macroeconomics
Kirsten Eriksson
Kuong Tran
Microeconomics
Benjamin Lapid
Kuong Tran
Psychology
Sarmad Abdelmutaleb Jessica Avery Emily Burcham Phuc Hoang Brandon McCoy Eric Minch Kelly Pitt Kuong Tran
Ismail Aijazuddin Jordan Beaman Kirsten Eriksson Benjamin Lapid Amber Miller Vy Nguyen Benjamin Roache Felicia Vacante
Spanish Language
Ismail Aijazuddin
Hannah Griffin
Chemistry
Sarmad Abdelmutaleb
Physics B
Alobaidi Abdulkader
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Lamphere High School Honors and Awards CLASS OF 2013 LATIN HONOR AWARDS Summa Cum Laude Chelsea Thompson
Magna Cum Laude Sarmad Abdelmutaleb Abdulkader Al Obaidi Alma Alagic Erika Berger Patrick Dei Kirsten Eriksson Benjamin Lapid Evan Reich Kuong Tran Alexander Wagner Saif Al-Kes Jordan Beaman
Cum Laude
Zachary Boardman Alexander Cole Christine Ello Erica Grable Natalie Griffin Amber Grogan Hayley Kadlec Michaela Louis Kelsey Madigan Marina McNeil Justin Ross Lynette Semergian Lili Zheng
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: Sarmad Abdelmutaleb Abdulkader Al Obaidi Alma Alagic Erika Berger Patrick Dei Kirsten Eriksson Benjamin Lapid Evan Reich Kuong Tran Chelsea Thompson Alexander Wagner
Art Awards
12th Grade: Christine Ello 11th Grade: Brittany Warrick 10th Grade: Fatema Jui 9th Grade: Michaela Topacio
Career Honor Roll
These students have been on Honor Roll every semester they have attended Lamphere High School: Sarmad Abdelmutaleb Saif Al-Kes Jordan Beaman Erika Berger Thomas Brzustewicz Alexander Cole Crystal Deguzman Christine Ello Andrew Fisher Erica Grable Amber Grogan Shahlaa Kamil Madeline Komrska Michaela Louis Vincent Mandarino Marina McNeil Melanie Najar Anthony Persinger Evan Reich Jonna Sanchez Cristinela Tamas Chelsea Thompson James Treppa Lili Zheng
Alma Alagic Abdulkader Al Obaidi Connor Bentley Zachary Boardman Jesse Carpenter Sandra Daniel Patrick Dei Kirsten Eriksson Marina Gorgees Natalie Griffin Tiffani Haught Hayley Kadlec Benjamin Lapid Kelsey Madigan Brandon McCoy Kaitlin Murdock Sara Ormsby Chelsey Phipps Justin Ross Lynette Semergian Blake Thompson Kuong Tran Alexander Wagner
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13th Annual Lamphere Marching Band Invitational High School Marching Band Competition Saturday - October 5, 2013 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
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2012-2013 Scholarships & Awards Sarmad Abdelmutaleb
Distinguished Scholar Award - Oakland University
Abdulkader Al Obaidi
Academic Achievement Award -Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Alma Alagic
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund Dan Schram Scholarship – Schram Family
Saif Al-Kes
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Jordan Beaman
Academic Achievement Award - Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Kirsten Eriksson
Good Citizen Scholarship - Daughters of American Revolution Distinguished Scholar Award - Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Andrew Fisher
Merit Scholarship - Northern Michigan University NMU Honors Award - Northern Michigan University Merit Award - Michigan Technological University
Andrew Gorman
Bowden Scholarship - The Lamphere Schools Athletic Scholarship, Wrestling - William Penn
Erica Grable
University Recognition Award - Oakland University
Natalie Griffin
OU Academic Grant - Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund Band Booster Scholarship - LHS Band Boosters
Academic Achievement Award - Oakland University NMU Honors Award - Northern Michigan University MH Youth Assistance Scholarship - Madison Heights Youth Assistance Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund LAFFS Scholarship - LAFFS
Erika Berger
Amber Grogan
Connor Bentley
Athletic Scholarship, Cross Country - Madonna University Distinguished Scholar Award - Oakland University Student Athletic Excellence Scholarship - MH Youth Soccer Association LABC Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund LAFFS Scholarship - LAFFS
Zachary Boardman
Century Scholarship - University of Cincinnati
Victoria Borngesser
Achievement Award - Alma College Robert D. Swanson Award - Alma College Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Presidential Award - Spring Arbor University Emerald Scholarship - Eastern Michigan University Academic Achievement Award - Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Tiffani Haught
Outstanding Achievement Award - Northern Michigan University Hilbert Coll. Academic Scholarship - Hilbert College NMU Honors Award - Northern Michigan University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Hayley Kadlec
Emerald Scholarship - Eastern Michigan University Band Booster Scholarship - LHS Band Boosters
Brenna Costello
Shahlaa Kamil
Crystal Deguzman
Nicholas Karam
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Academic Scholarship - University of Detroit Mercy University Recognition Award - Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Patrick Dei
Award of Performance - Bowling Green Al-Obaidi Scholarship for Ethical Students - The Lamphere Schools Educational Solutions Scholarship - Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund Band Booster Scholarship - LHS Band Boosters
Molly Do
College for Creative Studies Scholarship - College for Creative Studies
Christine Ello
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Indiana Tech Achievement Award - Indiana Tech
Taylor Kelly
Crusader Award - Madonna University Athletic Award - Madonna University
Madeline Komrska
Dean’s Scholarship - Adrian College Chancellor’s Scholarship - Oakland Community College Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Benjamin Lapid
2013 CASA Director’s Scholarship - CASA Presidential Scholarship - Oakland University Regents Scholarship - University of Michigan Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
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2012-2013 Scholarships & Awards Michaela Louis
Dean’s Scholarship - Adrian College University Recognition Award - Oakland University Student Athletic Excellence Scholarship - MH Youth Soccer Association Page Middle School Scholarship - The Lamphere Schools Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Kelsey Madigan
Athletic Scholarship, Soccer - Northwood University Academic Scholarship - Northwood University
Vincent Mandarino
Ryan Roman
Athletic Scholarship, Baseball - Western Texas College Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Justin Ross
Trustee Scholar - Adrian College Provost’s Scholarship - Ferris State University Board of Trustees Honors Scholar - Central Michigan University Talented Scholar Award - Oakland University Chancellor’s Scholarship - Oakland Community College Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Chancellor’s Scholarship - Oakland Community College Student Athletic Excellence Scholarship - MH Youth Soccer Association
Brianna Smith
Brandon McCoy
Chelsea Thompson
Academic Achievement Award - Oakland University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund LAFFS Scholarship - LAFFS
Raymon McCreary
Student Athletic Excellence Scholarship - MH Youth Soccer Association
Marina McNeil
Acceptance Scholarship - University of Detroit Mercy Andy Pearsan Award - University of Detroit Mercy Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Julia Mohan
Athletic Scholarship, Soccer - Malone University
Tower Scholar Award - University of Toledo Jim Martin Scholarship - The Lamphere Schools Student Athletic Excellence Scholarship - MH Youth Soccer Association Athletic Scholarship, Soccer - University of Toledo Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Juong Tran
Distinguished Scholar Award - Oakland University
James Treppa
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund LHS Band Boosters - Band Booster Scholarship
Student Athletic Excellence Scholarship - MH Youth Soccer Association LAFFS Scholarship - LAFFS
Paige Tyldesley
Kaitlin Murdock
Alexander Wagner
Melanie Najar
Michael Willyard
Emerald Scholarship - Eastern Michigan University Crimson Scholarship - Ferris State University Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
University Award - Kent State University
Distinguished Scholar Award - The Lamphere Schools Gold Scholarship - Wayne State University Page Middle School Scholarship
Acceptance Scholarship - Motion Picture Institute
Sara Ormsby
Ferris Crimson Award - Ferris State University Athletic Scholarship, Soccer - Macomb Community College Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
Anthony Persinger
Doug Ware Insurance Agency Scholarship
Kristina Prater
Acceptance Scholarship - Finlandia College
Angelo Raona
MH Youth Assistance Scholarship - Madison Heights Youth Assistance
Evan Reich
Dean’s Scholarship - Western Michigan University Talented Scholar Award - Oakland University LABC Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Lamphere Schools Scholarship - Lamphere Schools Scholarship Fund
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Graduating seniors pick up their caps and gowns after graduation rehearsal.
NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS
• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • AUGUST 2013
Lamphere High School 2013 - 2013 Athletic Awards: Fall Season Made the Grade Athletes who earn a 3.0 during their season of competition receive an All Academic Certificate from the Macomb Area Conference Sarmad Abdelmutaleb Jessica Akl Marion Al Ton William Aman Justin Baker Koede Bautista Trisha Belcher Brittany Bolis Bianca Buza Valerie Carney Jian Chen Marisa Clarke Taylor Cole Jaclyn D’arca Mitchell Denmark Daniel Doom Chantelle Ellis Kirsten Eriksson Jordan Gembarski Annalise Griswold Layal Harfouch Brooke Heisler Dwayne Hogan Abbie Isham Josie Junkin Christen Kemp Madeline Komrska Justin Koths Michaela Louis Gentian Marku Brendan Mccallum Raymon Mccreary Marina Mcneil Mathew Morey Brandon Mulawa Kaitlin Murdock Katelyn Nagy Danielle Nicholson Sara Ormsby Hannah Parker Todd Pieper Angelo Raona Victoria Reynolds Lindsey Rogers Layth Saeed Rachel Schwandt Joseph Shamown Joshua Somers Janell Stewart Jeremy Thomas Duraid Toaima
Ismail Aijazuddin Abdulkader Al Obaidi Amra Alijagic Ian Avery Reham Bakoss Jordan Beaman Erika Berger Iesha Bush Dajana Buzo Joey Chapa Alyssa Clack Chris Clave Alexander Cole Crystal Deguzman Ian Dimitrie Yousif Elia Christine Ello Casey Gaines Andrew Gorman Oreja Guri Christa Haywood Alexis Hilliard Martin Iessa Murad Dylan Johnson Michael Kelenski Jordan Kenney Caroline Kosnam Joshua Lonsdale Verbiest Vincent Mandarino Job Mayer Brandon Mccoy Conor Mckinney Remi Monaghan David Morrow Mitchell Munger Jake Myszenski Jacob Nash Heather Nickels Shannon Paavo Justina Peterson Kelly Pitt Evan Reich Kelly Rogers Justin Ross Aus Sameer Andrew Seewald Kristin Smith Alicia Starkey Cindy Strazimiri Cezar Tika Sam Trabucchi
Kevin Tripp Felicia Vacante Katherine Walsh Spencer Whiteman Kelsey Wilkinson Taylor Yarnell
Taylor Urrutia Paige Vansickle Aubrey West Silvana Wild Erin Winters Rody Younis
Scholar Athletes Presented each season to students who have a high school cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and who have earned a Varsity Letter Sarmad Abdelmutaleb Jessica Akl William Aman Jordan Beaman Iesha Bush Jian Chen Christine Ello Annalise Griswold Josie Junkin Marina Mcneil Kelly Pitt Justin Ross Kevin Tripp Silvana Wild
Ismail Aijazuddin Abdulkader Al Obaidi Koede Bautista Erika Berger Bianca Buza Marisa Clarke Kirsten Eriksson Brooke Heisler Michaela Louis Justina Peterson Evan Reich Rachel Schwandt Felicia Vacante
1st Team All League
Brad Denmark Trevor Guilmette Jake Myszenski Shannon Paavo Mike Tratar
Dan Gettel Alexis Hilliard Sara Ormsby Brandon Ruble
2nd Team All League
Matt Crews Bobby Parke Sam Trabbuchi
Ismail Aijazuddin Jaclyn D’arca Yousif Elia Austin Frederick Layal Harfouch Brandon Mulawa Katherine Walsh
Josie Junkin Mitchell Munger
Most Outstanding Toni Kelly
Rookie of the Year
Megan Kepler
110% Award
Abigail Isham
Coaches Award
Jake Myszenski
Mike Tratar
Defensive Back
Defensive Linebacker
Christian Paavo
Defensive Lineman
Brad Denmark
Matt Crews
Dan Gettel
Offensive Back
Offensive Lineman Offensive Receiver
Trevor Guilmette
MVP
Erika Berger Brad Denmark Kirsten Eriksson Trevor Guilmette Vince Mandarino Sara Ormsby Aubrey West
Ram Pride
Koede Bautista
Christine Ello Justin Ross
Erin Denmark Cid Hernandez Brendan Mccallum Christian Paavo
Erin Denmark Gentian Marku Victoria Reynolds Joseph Shamown Cindy Strazimiri Crystal Williamson
Annie Griswold Marina Mcneil Joshua Somers
All League Honorable Mention
Chris Clave Yousif Elia Michaela Louis Dave Morrow
MIP
Ian Avery Rachel Garcia Evan Reich Brandon Ruble Alexis Sharpe Mike Tratar
Brandon Ruble
Special Teams
Homecoming 2013 - October 11 Parade - 1:00 p.m. • Football game - 7:00 p.m. 19
Lamphere High School 2013 - 2013 Athletic Awards: Winter Season Made the Grade Athletes who earn a 3.0 during their season of competition receive an All Academic Certificate from the Macomb Area Conference Jessica Akl Ian Avery Erika Berger Alyssa Clack Jena Cunningham Austyn Eicholtz Montez Fennick Jordan Gembarski Brianna Gregory Michael Ham Brendan Heigl Alexis Hilliard Kaitlyn Howard Abigail Isham Josie Junkin Jordan Kenney Joshua Lonsdale Verbiest Caleb Mayer Brandon Mccoy Remi Monaghan David Morrow Kaitlin Murdock Jacob Nash Justina Peterson Isaac Rais Rachel Schwandt Alexis Sharpe Sabrina Thach Paige Vansickle Silvana Wild Erin Winters
Abdulkader Al Obaidi Reham Bakoss Bianca Buza Melanie Cook Crystal Deguzman Chantelle Ellis Casey Gaines Tessa Graves Annalise Griswold Layal Harfouch Brooke Heisler Shannon Hoobler Vanessa Hutchinson Dylan Johnston Taylor Kelly Caroline Kosnak Michalea Louis Job Mayer Raymon Mccreary Matthew Morey Brandon Mulawa Jacob Myzenski Alex Peace Kelly Pitt Evan Reich Allison Schwerin Noah Suit Felicia Vacante Aubrey West Kelsey Wilkinson
Scholar Athletes Presented each season to students who have a high school cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and who have earned a Varsity Letter Jessical Akl Erika Berger Jordan Gembarski Brooke Heisler Michaela Louis Job Mayer Kelly Pitt Even Reich Allison Schwerin Aubrey West
All League
Tarius Hagood Taylor Kelly
Alexis Hilliard
Honorable Mention
Shannon Hoobler
Michaela Louis
MVP
Alyssa Clack Tarius Hagood Derek Lambiris Katherine Walsh
Allison Denmark
Andrew Gorman Taylor Kelly Rachel Schwandt Erin Winters
Co MVP
Allison Schwerin
Abdulkader Al Obaidi Vanessa Hutchinson Jennifer Sochowicz
Kaitlyn Howard
MIP
Brittany Bolis Valentine Ralph Noah Suitt
Ram Pride
Kyle Pitt
Most Outstanding
Gentian Marku
Rookie of the Year
Garrett Dicarlo
Coaches Award
Austin Eicholtz
Raheem Rahman
Abdulkader Al Obaidi Bianca Buza Annalise Griswold Dylan Johnston Caleb Mayer Justina Peterson Isaac Rais Rachel Schwandt Felicia Vacante Silvana Wild
Erika Berger Abdulkater Al Obaidi
U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award Sarmad Abdelmutaleb Kirsten Erikkson
Male Athlete of the Year Evan Reich
Female Athlete of the Year Erica Berger
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: Sarmad Abdelmutaleb Abdulkader Alobaidi Erika Berger Kirsten Eriksson Kelsey Madigan Evan Reich Chelsea Thompson
2013 Macomb Area Conference (Blue) League Champions Lamphere High School Varsity Cheer team.
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U.S. Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Award
Matt Guzynski
110% Award
Kelly Pitt
LHS Athletics Special Recognition
NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS
• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • AUGUST 2013
Lamphere High School 2013 - 2013 Athletic Awards: Spring Season Made the Grade
Scholar Athletes
Athletes who earn a 3.0 during their season of competition receive an All Academic Certificate from the Macomb Area Conference
Presented each season to students who have a high school cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and who have earned a Varsity Letter
Ismail Aijazuddin Billy Aman Justin Baker Conner Barrett Jordan Beaman Victoria Borngesser Iesha Bush Valerie Carney Stephanie Cefai Michelle Chanbour Marisa Clarke Taylor Cole Jaclyn D’arca Allison Denmark Jordan Dewitt Danielle Durant Chantelle Ellis Kirsten Eriksson Anna Gren Hunter Gustafson Brooke Heisler Hanh Hoang Brianna Holt Vanessa Hutchinson Dylan Johnston Fatema Jui Ahmed Kamil Taylor Kelly Adam Knox Steven Liu Scott Mallas Alfonzo Marshall Lexas Mcallister Marina Mcneil Kimberly Mier Shannon Mohan Brandon Mulawa Yona Naeem Vy Nguyen Shannon Paavo Jordan Passeno Dhruvi Patel Todd Pieper Rachel Redden Maryann Robin Ryan Roman Rebecca Ruggerio Rachel Schwandt Andrew Seewald Myrna Siba Jennifer Sochowicz Alicia Starkey Noah Suit Chelsea Thompson Duraid Toaima JonaFina Torres Aldrin Trompeta Paige Tyldesley Angela Vu Aubrey West Rose Youhannan
Amra Alijagic Mikayla Anderson Yasmine Ballo Koede Bautista Erika Berger Brian Burr Bianca Buza Jesse Carpenter David Chammas Isabelle Clarke Alex Cole Melanie Cook Alex Dejaeghere Erin Denmark Ian Dimitrie Kaitlyn Easterbrook Christine Ello Hope Geiger Sarah Gren Brendan Heigl Nicole Hermes Phuc Hoang Shannon Hoobler Beanka Jameel Brendan Jones Josie Junkin Michael Kapala Jordan Kenney Morgan Lashbrook Kelsey Madigan Vince Mandarino Job Mayer Raymon Mccreary Dominic Mier Julia Mohan Meghan Moore Mitchell Munger Angela Nguyen John Novak Bobby Parke Julia Passeno Jacob Perzuk Daniel Podina Evan Reich Haley Roell Justin Ross Salvin Salim Allison Schwerin Alison Shapic Brianna Smith Trevor Solares-Gorney Jack Strong Kirsten Swanson Jaleesa Titus Michaela Topacio Wanh Tran Olivia Tyldesley Felicia Vacante Susanna Vuljaj Spencer Whiteman Rody Younis
Ismail Aijazuddin Koede Bautista Erika Berger Iesha Bush Marisa Clarke Christine Ello Brooke Heisler Phuc Hoang Josie Junkin Marina Mcneil Meghan Moore Maryann Robin Allison Schwerin Myrna Siba Felicia Vacante
Billy Aman Jordan Beaman Brian Burr Isabelle Clarke Jordan Dewitt Kirsten Eriksson Hanh Hoang Brianna Holt Kelsey Madigan Dominic Mier Evan Reich Justin Ross Alison Shapic Chelsea Thompson Susanna Vuljaj
All Conference Honorable Mention
Jesse Carpenter
Ismail Aijazuddin Iesha Bush Paige Cavanaugh Haley Roell Gabriel Tosto
Bianca Buza Katlyn Johnson Todd Pieper
Coaches Award Susanna Vuljaj
Most Outstanding Sarah Gren
Offensive Most Outstanding Scott Mallas
Defensive Most Outstanding Brendan Heigl
Ram Pride Alyssa Morrison Mitchell Munger Alison Shapic
League Champion Erika Berger Alison Shapic
Vince Mandarino
MVP
Erika Berger Jesse Carpenter Mike Kapala Jaleesa Titus Kelsey Wilkinson
MIP
Bianca Jameel Job Mayer Michaela Topacio
All League Honors Erika Berger Ian Dimitrie Mike Kapala Ryan Roman Alison Shapic Susanna Vuljaj
1st Team MAC Silver Susanna Vuljaj
All MAC Gold Shannon Paavo Kelsey Wilkinson
1st Team All District Shannon Paavo Allison Schwerin Kelsey Wilkinson
Macomb Area Conference Team Sportsmanship Awards Volleyball Girls Basketball Wrestling Baseball
1st Team All League Justin Ross
All District Ian Dimitrie Mike Kapala Ryan Roman
Coach of year Jaime Uhlmann - Volleyball Amanda Mcarty - Cheer
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RAM Fan Cards
Brick Paver Project
Help “pave the future” for Lamphere students with the purchase of an engraved brick paver to benefit the Lamphere Scholarship Fund.
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:
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.
• All athletic events (except league and state sponsored tournaments) • All school drama programs • All vocal and instrumental music concerts
4” x 8” pavers - Donation: $50 8” x 8” pavers - Donation: $100 (Includes up to 5 lines of text – maximum 15 characters per line)
To obtain your card, contact
12” x 12” pavers Donation: $250 (Includes up to 7 lines of text – maximum 15 characters per line)
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
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.
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.
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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.
NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS
• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • AUGUST 2013
Lamphere Music Students work with Detroit Symphony Orchestra Musicians Students at both Page Middle School and Lamphere High School had the opportunity to work alongside professional musicians as part of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s youth programs. Lamphere High School students Amber Miller and Taylor Nowakowski participated in the Avanti Summer MusicFest, a week-long workshop coached by DSO musicians. This program, only in its second year of operation, was open to students from all around the Detroit area. Students spent their days in one of three large ensemble rehearsals conducted by outstanding local band and orchestra teachers, as well as in small section rehearsals led by DSO performers. In addition, participants spent an hour each day singing as part of a massed choir, made up of all 200 participants in the Avanti program. At the end of the week, students performed in a finale concert at the DSO’s historic Orchestra Hall in Detroit. The concert featured performances by Avanti’s string orchestra, concert band, symphony orchestra, and massed choir. Students also had the opportunity to attend two DSO summer series concerts as part of the program. “Avanti was an incredible and rare opportunity,” said Amber. “Being able to rehearse and perform side by side with DSO musicians was a once in a lifetime experience.” A veteran of the Avanti program, Taylor
additionally spent much of the last school year performing in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Civic Wind Ensemble (CYE). As part of this program, she worked weekly with DSO faculty and performed in three concerts at Orchestra Hall. Taylor says of the experience: “CYE was an awesome way to challenge myself – it really expanded my playing abilities.” Congratulations to Taylor and Amber! Page Middle School students Samir Abdelmutaleb and Zachary Cherry participated in the Page Middle School Detroit Symphony Orchestra Civic Youth Ensembles Middle School Honor Band, a one-day students Samir clinic and ensemble performance with DSO musicians. Abdelmutaleb and Zachary Cherry participated in in five short hours of rehearsal, prepared the the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Civic Youth evening’s performance. Ensembles Middle School Honor Band, a oneday clinic and ensemble performance with DSO Congratulations to Samir and Zachary for their musicians. In its inaugural year, this ensemble fine representation of the Lamphere Bands at was open to middle school students from the this event! Detroit Metro area. Students received their music ahead of time in order to prepare for More information about these and other Detroit the whirlwind event. When the nearly 200 Symphony Orchestra programs can be found at member ensemble convened for rehearsal, they www.dso.org/civic and completely filled the stage at Orchestra Hall and www.avantisummermusicfest.org
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Amber Miller and Taylor Nowakowski participated in the Avanti Summer MusicFest, a week-long workshop coached by DSO musicians.
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Lamphere’s 9th Annual Fall Craft Show & Health Fair Saturday - October 26 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lamphere High School For an application or additional information, visit: t: www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/craftshow
Substitute Help Wanted Lamphere Schools is looking for:
Substitute Teachers
• $90 per day with a Teaching Certificate • $80 per day without Teaching Certificate (90 Credit Hours required)
Para-professionals • $9.00 hourly
Application information is available on our website www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/hr 24
NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS
• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • AUGUST 2013
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 training 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.
Program
Criteria for Admission
Computer Aided Drafting/Mechanical Drawing A
None
Computer Aided Drafting B
Computer Aided Drafting A
CAD/Architecture A
CAD B
CAD/Architecture B
CAD/Architecture A or Instructor’s permission
CAD/Mechanical A
CAD B
CAD/Mechanical B
CAD/Mechanical A or Instructor’s permission
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
Microsoft Office Integration
Computer Applications or Business Management & Technology II
Distributive Education Co-op
One semester of Marketing or Accounting, Coordinator’s permission, and concurrent enrollment in related course.
Office Education Co-op
One semester of Microsoft Office Integration or Accounting, Coordinator’s permission, and concurrent enrollment in related course.
Television Production and Radio Advanced
Television Productions
www.lamphere.k12.mi.us/lhscounseling “Each school year we organize and conduct 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.”
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 Please direct Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Director of Human Resources The Lamphere Schools 31201 Dorchester Madison Heights, MI 48071 (248) 589-1990 lewisr@lamphere.k12.mi.us
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 continue to implement many new programs to service students and parents. A counseling e-News as well as a comprehensive website are provided to facilitate communication to keep parents and students up to date with upcoming events. To access these resources, please visit:
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Fall counselor meetings with all students College admission representative visits Two college fair field trips for junior and senior classes A financial aid night for students and parents A Senior Success Seminar conducted at Oakland University
“In addition, Advisory Time gives us the opportunity to meet with the juniors as a group several times throughout the year, to focus on postsecondary planning and the seniors on a regular basis to assist them with college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and the use of Docufide and Common Application,” said Stephenson. “We also use the 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.” 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 2012/13 PTO Officers
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
The Friends of Madison Heights Youth (FOMHY), for the fifh year in a row donated $10,000 to the Lamphere Scholarship Fund.
Linda Williams
For her outstanding efforts to help the students and community of Lamphere Schools.
Edmonson P.E.E.K.
President - Lisa Johnson Vice President - Mike Turley Treasurer - Sue McNab Corresponding Secretary -Monica Diattara Historian - Carina Searight
Hiller H.E.R.O.
President - Shaima Shammas Secretary - Julie Geggie Treasurer - Chris McPhail Historian - Nicole Fireberg
Lessenger L.E.S.T.
President - Kathy Reidel Co-Vice President - Kelly Cox Co-Vice President - Meghan Robinson Treasurer - Anne Milz Secretary - Charlene McArthur Corresponding Secretary - Jennifer Hosmer Historian - Nancy Heugh
Liaison Officer & School Safety Team
Officer Kevin Barrett & Detective Tom Kenyon Pictured l to r: Rich Clark - FOMHY, Mary Sames - FOMHY, Toni Shad - FOMHY, Brad Lyon - FOMHY & Lamphere Board of Education Trustee, Marsha Pando, Lamphere School Superintendent
Retired Educational Employees of Lamphere
The Retired Educational Employees of Lamphere (R.E.E.L.) made a generous donation to the Lamphere Scholarship Fund.
Lamphere High School L.A.F.F.S President - Dan Mohan Secretary - Mary Mohan Treasurer - Colleen Easterbrook Corresponding Secretary - Susan Burcham
Pictured l to r: Gene Kome, Judy Grove, Judy Marin, Mary Jane Lewandowski and Pat Sadowski - representatives from R.E.E.L.
Operation Kid Equip
For their ongoing, generous donations of backpacks, books and school supplies for our students.
Lamphere Band Boosters President - Tim Kadlec Vice President - Lois Dei Secretary - Lisa Treppa Treasurer - Kim Willyard
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Angela Ferrara-Brasile - QMI
Generous donation of hundreds of shirts, hats and jackets to benefit our students.
Generous donations used to help raise funds at our annual Trivia Night Fundraiser.
Steve Charron Lamphere Director of Maintenance
Generous donations used to help raise funds at our annual Trivia Night Fundraiser.
Kensington Church
Through the compassion of the membership at Kensington Church, Lamphere students have been the recipients of:
Lamphere Athletic Boosters President - Bill Mier Vice President - Tammy Swanson Secretary - Diana Bogan Treasurer - Michelle McKimmy
Masters Restaurant
Koula Andreopoulos, The Masters Restaurant, make an annual donation to Lamphere Schools from their golf outing.
Rafid Jarbo - Amori’s Market
Simonds S.O.S.
President - Kim Mexico Vice President - Tammy Molencupp Treasurer - Angie Boccaccio Recording Secretary - Erin Cohen
Forgotten Harvest
Darryl Anderson. In recognition of Forgotten Harvest providing our families in need with more than 235,000 pounds of food and beverages during the last twelve months!
• • Pictured l to r: Cheryl Szymanski - Hiller Elementary, Menachem Kniespeck - Operation Kid Equip and Lamphere Board of Education President, Dave Crawford
Health Source Chiropractic
For their generous donation of thirty backpacks for our elementary students.
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Food baskets for over 200 families They provide tutors each week for Hiller students Kensington’s Youth Organization donated $1,100 to Hiller Spring Camp for 100 kids
Op-Tech
For donating $2,500 to provide a means for Hiller students to attend camp.
NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS
• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • AUGUST 2013
Staff Awards & Recognitions The following staff members received awards, special recognition and grants during the 2012-13 school year:
GRANT RECIPIENTS
Mark Your Calendars Join the Fun
2013 Fall Tailgate BBQ
Lisette Battershell
Amy Horvath
Chosen to attend the 2013 Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., along with the nominated students.
Received a grant from MEEMIC Insurance to purchase books for students in Pre-K through fifth grades.
Jackie Campbell
Toshiba America Foundation grant for a sheep heart project and a second grant from Michigan Youth Arts for a field trip to the Detroit Zoo.
Purchased chair pockets for her students with the grant she received.
Marco Marando
Jackie Gilmore
Received a grant for the SADD Club for a 2nd year in a row!
Andrea Gordon
Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union Mini Grant recipient
Jessica Halas
Received a grant to purchase two Samsung Galaxy Tablets for her classroom.
Katie McConkie
Kathy Schurig
Dearborn Federal Credit Union Grant to purchase a camcorder, tripod, keyboard and iPad.
Dearborn Federal Credit Union Grant for “Battle of the Books” reading project at our buildings. Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union Mini Grant recipient.
Received a grant from Fairmount Minerals Foundation to purchase LeapFrog Tag Readers, books on tape and four iPads.
Craig Hinshaw
Chosen to attend the 2013 Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., along with the nominated students.
Received a grant to take fourth grade students to the Detroit Zoo.
Hot dogs, chips & soft drinks for all.
Michigan State University Garden Grant Recipient of United States Department of Agriculture Healthier School Challenge Award for Hiller’s students.
Jackie Sosin
Lisa Haubert
September 20 5:30 p.m. LHS Fieldhouse
Sarah Spehar
Lamphere Preschool Project Find Screening Friday - September 6, 2013 PROJECT FIND is a free service provided for any child, birth through 5 years, whose family resides in the Lamphere School District and about whom parents have a concern related to their health, development, or special needs. PLEASE CALL Donna Troike, Lessenger Elementary School (248) 589-0556 to arrange an appointment.
Wingstop Wednesdays benefitting the Lamphere Scholarship Fund will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the following dates: September 11 October 9 November 13 December 11 January 8 February 12 March 12 April 9 May 14 June 11 10% of your purchases will be donated to the Lamphere Scholarship Fund. Stop in for dinner or a snack and help support Lamphere students.
Wingstop
28656 Dequindre, Warren, MI (586) 751-WING
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Staff Awards & Recognitions Fresh Food Market Forgotten Harvest
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!
Forgotten Harvest provides us with food and beverages twice each month to help our Lamphere families in need. These volunteers help by re-bagging and distributing food to more than 200 families who participate in the program. Thank you to all of our volunteers – the program could not operate without you!
Bob Gower
Volunteers his time to run an after-school soccer program for Page students.
Volunteered 100+ Hours
Bob Caron Donna Kosnak Sandy Malotke Jackie Owens Steve Wisniewski
Nadia Fachou John Kosnak Scott Nitkowski Patti Wisniewski
Volunteered 40+ Hours
Vera Akl Yazzi Betto Lisa Haubert Beth Kadlec Caryn MacDonald Mary Shea
Steve Charron Helene Greenwald Denise Jackson Tim Kadlec Fida Shaya Margie Townsend
Instructional Leadership Educational Summit Margie Alexander John Ceo Julie Martinez George Sicken Jim Toma Zoe Wainz
Nichole Bontomassi Amy Guzynski Amy Newton Kim Stahl Jamie Uhlmann
Rosanna Huyberts
Nominated to receive the prestigious Arc Dove Award to honor her many years of dedicated service to special needs students.
Krista Nagy
Page Middle School Rachel’s Challenge Tracey Achrem, Beth Fine, Darla Gower, Robert Gower, Dawn Keller, Janet Kenyon and Amy Schelesky are to be commended for their efforts to make Rachel’s Challenge successful at Page Middle School. The program helps students identify, prevent and handle bullying in a safe manner.
Nominated for Betty Campion Award to honor her countless hours of service to others.
Andrea Gordon
Wrote the entire Level 2 high school ESL curriculum for English Language Learners for the State of Michigan.
Tracy Achrem Vera Akl Cristen Alimario Liz Banks Mike Came Stacy Elsey Michelle Gaydash Colleen Harm Kati Krolczyk Caryn MacDonald Diane Miller Erin Parks Chris Reeves Natricia Scheel Karen Welch Stephanie Wood
Hadeel Azzo Lori Altizer Lindsay Anderson Maggie Blachford Brittany deGroot Beth Fine Besnik Gojka Tracy Kline Laura Maalouf Megan Mather Katie Monhaut Laurie Petts Andy Szadyr Patty Waidknecht Stacy Witkowski Christine Yarnell
Galileo Leadership Conference Presenter
Laura Bertling
Mary Binge
Conference Presenter
Katie Monhaut was chosen to present at the Success Maker User Group. Katie Krolczyk was recruited to present at the Michigan Association for Media in Education Workshop.
Oakland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year Nominations Dianna Skiles
Oakland County Elementary Teacher of the Year Nominee
Galileo Teacher Leadership Project
The following individuals made a two-year commitment (above and beyond their regular teaching responsibilities) to participate in the intensive Galileo Teacher Leadership Project. John Ceo Holly Johnson Carrie Murphy
Kim Jacobs Katie Monhaut Adam Vallus
Unicef Program Coordinator Liz Banks
Hoops for Heart Program Janet Kenyon
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Michigan Student Film & Video Festival Award of Excellence
Hadeel Azzo
Laura Gordon, Craig Hinshaw and Michelle Charron, along with fourth grade students from Lessenger received the award for their animated film entitled, “Frog Pond”.
Oakland County Middle School Teacher of the Year Nominee
Craig Hinshaw has had several articles published in School Arts Magazine this year.
Oakland County High School Teacher of the Year Nominee
Adam Wooley
NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS
• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • AUGUST 2013
Staff Awards & Recognitions Lamphere nets Back to Back Teacher of the Year Awards 2013 Oakland County Middle School Teacher of the Year Hadeel Azzo Hadeel Azzo, Page Middle School ELL Math and Language Arts teacher has been named the 2013 Oakland County Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year.
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, 25 and 30 years. 10-YEAR SERVICE HONOREES
Maggie Blachford Lisa Ellis Gina Kinczkowski JoAnn Louis John Nichols Robin Schmidt Julie Serbenski Lori Wisniewski
Susan Culver Jan Figurski Susan Krebaum Carrie Murphy Kristen Peace Anne See Cheryl VanWormer
15-YEAR SERVICE HONOREES
The announcement was made during a surprise visit to Azzo’s classroom by representatives from Oakland Schools, Lamphere’s Board of Education and Administrators. “Congratulations Hadeel,” said Terri Spencer, Deputy Superintendent for Instructional Services at Oakland Schools. “You’ve been named the 2012/13 Oakland County Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year.”
Years of Service Awards
Hadeel Azzo, awarded the 2013 Oakland County Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year, celebrates the honor with some of her students.
“Thank you, thank you! I felt so honored to be nominated for this award, and never dreamed I’d be the winner,” said Azzo. “I love teaching, love my students. These kids feel like a family to me. I’m just so honored to be given this award.” The Oakland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year Awards are presented annually to honor and reward Oakland County teachers who have achieved, through their effort and example, the highest standards of excellence in their profession.
Lori Altizer Jeanne Berlin Tina Carbary John Farquhar Helene Greenwald Amy Horvath Nicole Jones Katie McConkie Janet Murad Marsha Pando Jennifer Ryskamp Deborah Shappee Sherry Spicko
Liz Banks Sara Campbell Allysen Clancy Pat Geraghty Elma Hodson Holly Johnson Mike Macknis Rhonda Mienko Jackie Owens Therese Robbins Kathy Schurig Diana Skiles Jenifer Vivian
20-YEAR SERVICE HONOREES Azzo’s award was the second year in a row that a Lamphere techer was named Teacher of the Year in Oakland County. In 2012, Lamphere High School teacher, Amy Guzynski, was named the Oakland County High School Teacher of the year. There is one additonal item to mention regarding these awards, both Hadeel Azzo and Amy Guzynski are graduates of Lamphere Schools!
George King Sandy Perreault Patti Wisniewski
Russ McKenzie Beth Reed-Sabo
25 YEAR SERVICE HONOREES
Be sure your email address and current phone numbers are on file with each main office to receive up-to-date news about school activities, announcements and school closings. Ask for your ParentConnect PIN and Password ParentConnect gives you access to: • Attendance • Lunch Account Info • Student schedules and more.
John Belyea Leslie Harrell Marsha Niesluchowski
Mark Brauer Linda MacDonald
30 YEAR SERVICE HONOREE Susan Fox
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2012-2013 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 28 School Boards in the State of Michigan (out of 560) and one of 5 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 24 School Boards in the State of Michigan and one of 4 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 2013 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 112 years of service, they have certainly “Made the Difference” to our Lamphere community throughout the years.
Here’s to a healthy, happy retirement. Congratulations! Helen Broglin - 23 years Maureen Carty - 7 years Debbie Corcoran - 11 years Mary Dayton - 5 years
Debbie Hillman - 24 years Therese Meller - 27 years Rhonda Mienko - 15 years
An official publication of the Lamphere p 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
William J. Dixon, President Diane E. Backhus, Vice President Terrie Junkin, Secretary Paul Cavanaugh, Treasurer Robert T. Borngesser, Trustee David B. Crawford, 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
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NEWSLETTER OF THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS
• MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN • AUGUST 2013
Back to School Info 2013/2014 News & Information FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL Schedule and Start Times 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
Tuesday - September 3, 2013 1st day HALF DAY for Students
Wednesday - September 4, 2013 FULL DAY for All Students
Thursday - September 5, 2013 FULL DAY for Students
Friday - September 6, 2013 FULL DAY for Students
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 2013/2014 School-Year-at-a-Glance
www.lamphere.k12.mi.us
Power Zone Cafe’ Elementary Prices Reduced Regular Milk
Breakfast $ .30 $1.25 $ .40
Page Prices Reduced Regular Milk
Breakfast $ .30 $1.25 $ .40
High School Prices Reduced Regular Milk
Breakfast $ .30 $1.25 $ .40
Lunch $ .40 $2.25 $ .40
Lunch $ .40 $2.50 $ .40
Lunch $ .40 $2.50 $ .40
More information on the school lunch and breakfast programs 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 7:05 Jenifer & Park Ct. 7:05 Rose & Cynthia 7:07 12 Mile & Sherry 7:15 Robert & Howard 7:15 Stephenson & 12 Mile-Red Run 7:15
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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 7:30 Concord (Building #14) 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.
8:12 a.m.
LESSENGER ELEMENTARY
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Edward & Pine Ridge
8:00 a.m.
Lamphere Transporation Department Patti Wisniewski 248-589-0708 ext. 2303
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September
First 1/2 day for students - AM Only Learning Ladder Full Day Preschool and School Age Childcare begin Staff Professional Development - PM Curriculum Night - Edmonson, 6 - 8 pm Full Day for all Students Hiller HERO Meeting, 3:45 pm Page Open House & Annual Report, 6 pm Learning Ladder Preschool Parent Orientation Simonds, 6 pm Simonds SOS Meeting, 7 pm Page Welcome Back Dance, 3:15 - 5 pm Learning Ladder half day preschool begins ESL Parent Meeting - LHS, 6 pm LHS Open House & Annual Report, 6:30 pm School Board Meeting - Admin Center, 7 pm Curriculum Night - Hiller, 6 - 8 pm Curriculum Night - Lessenger, 6 - 8 pm Curriculum Night - Simonds, 6 - 8 pm Learning Ladder GSRP & Head Start Preschool Begins LHS Athletic Boosters Meeting, 6:30 pm Edmonson PEEK Meeting , 7 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm Lamphere Band Boosters - LHS, 7 pm LAFFS Meeting - LHS, 7:30 pm Fall Sports Tailgate - LHS, 5:30 - 6:30 pm District Wide Early Release Day* Lamphere Center Open House, 7 pm LHS Conferences - LHS, 6 - 8 pm LHS Junior Parent Meeting - MME LHS, 7:30 pm
October
PUPIL COUNT DAY Hiller HERO Meeting - Hiller, 3:45 pm Lamphere Band Boosters - LHS, 7 pm LHS Conferences - LHS, 6 - 8 pm Simonds SOS Meeting, 7 pm Page Reading Celebration Lamphere Marching Band Invitational - LHS School Board Meeting - Admin Center, 7 pm MEAP Testing: Grades 3-8 - Reading District Wide NHS Induction - LHS, 7 pm MEAP Testing LHS AM ONLY Homecoming Parade - LHS, 1 pm Homecoming Football Game - LHS, 7 pm LHS Homecoming Dance - LHS, 7 pm LAFFS Meeting, 6:30 pm Edmonson PEEK Meeting , 7 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm LHS Athletic Boosters Meeting, 7:30 pm MEAP Testing: Grades 3-8 - Math District Wide PSAT/NMSQT Tests - LHS, 7:45 am MEAP Testing School Board Meeting - Edmonson, 7 pm Lamphere Band Boosters - LHS, 7 pm Lamphere Center Halloween Dance & Parent Meeting Lamphere Center, 7 -8:30 pm Page Halloween Dance, 6 - 8 pm Lamphere’s Annual Fall Craft Show & Health Fair LHS, 9 am - 4 pm School AM Only - End of First Marking Period Elementary & Lamphere Center Records Day - PM Page & LHS Staff Professional Development - PM
November
5 ELECTION DAY 5 NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day 6 Hiller HERO Meeting, 3:45 pm 6 Band O Rama Concert - LHS, 7 pm 7 LHS Blood Drive, 8 am - 2 pm 7 Simonds SOS Meeting, 7 pm 11 ASVAB Test - LHS, 7:45 am 11 LHS Athletic Boosters Meeting, 06:30 pm 11 Edmonson PEEK Meeting , 7 pm 11 Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm 11 LAFFS Meeting , 7:30 pm 12 District Wide Early Release Day* 12 School Board Meeting - Lessenger, 7 pm 13 LHS Fall Play & Luncheon for Senior Citizens - 12 pm 14-16 LHS Fall Play, 7 pm 18 Lamphere Band Boosters - LHS, 7 pm 19 LHS Fall Sports Banquet, 6:30 pm 20 Diversity Thanksgiving Dinner - LHS, 6 pm
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LHS One Act Play Page AM Only Page Conferences, 1 - 3 pm Elementary & Lamphere Center Conferences, 6 - 8 pm Page Conferences, 6 - 8pm Elementary, Page & Lamphere Center AM ONLY Elementary Conferences, 12:45 - 3:30 pm Lamphere Center Conferences, 1 - 3 pm Page Conferences, 1 - 3 pm Elementary, Lamp Ctr & Page Conferences, 6 - 8 pm NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess - District Wide Learning Ladder Open NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess - District Wide Learning Ladder Closed NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess - District Wide Learning Ladder Closed
December
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School Board Meeting - Admin Center, 7 pm Hiller HERO Meeting, 3:45 pm Page Holiday Band Concert - LHS, 7 pm Simonds SOS Meeting, 7pm LAFFS Meeting, 6:30 pm Edmonson PEEK Meeting , 7 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm LHS Athletic Boosters Meeting, 7:30 pm Simonds Holiday Concert - LHS, 7 pm Hiller Holiday Concert - LHS, 7 pm District Wide Early Release Day Senior Citizens Holiday Luncheon - Page, 11:45 am Lessenger Holiday Concert - LHS, 7 pm Lamphere Center Holiday Dance, 7 - 8:30 pm Edmonson Holiday Concert - LHS, 7 pm LHS Holiday Band Concert - LHS, 7 pm Learning Ladder Holiday Celebration - LHS, 6:30 pm LHS/ESL Parent Meeting - LHS, 6 pm NO SCHOOL - HOLIDAY BREAK BEGINS LEARNING LADDER CLOSED
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School Resumes - District Wide College Financial Aid Meeting - LHS, 6:30 pm Hiller HERO Meeting - Hiller, 3:45 pm LHS Athletic Boosters Meeting, 6:30 pm Edmonson PEEK Meeting , 7 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm LAFFS Meeting - LHS, 7:30 pm School Board Meeting - Admin Center, 7 pm Lamphere Band Boosters - LHS, 7 pm LHS AM ONLY - Final Exams LHS AM ONLY - Final Exams School AM Only - End of Second Marking Period NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Development Day Learning Ladder Open Second Semester begins District Wide 5th/6th Grade Band Concert - LHS, 7 pm LHS MSBOA District Solo and Ensemble Festival District Wide Early Release Day School Board Meeting - Lamphere Center, 7 pm
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January
February
Page MSBOA District Solo and Ensemble Festival Hiller HERO Meeting, 3:45 pm Lamphere Center Valentine Dance & Parent Meeting Lamphere Center, 7 - 8:30 pm Simonds SOS Meeting, 7 pm Tin Can Raffle & Spaghetti Dinner - LHS, 6 pm LAFFS Meeting, 6:30 pm Edmonson PEEK Meeting , 7 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm Lamphere Band Boosters - LHS, 7 pm LHS Athletic Boosters Meeting, 7:30 pm District Wide Early Release Day* School Board Meeting, 7 pm PUPIL COUNT DAY Explore Test for 8th Grade Students - Page Mid Winter Break Begins School Resumes LHS Conferences, 6 - 8 pm LHS and Page Pre-Festival Band Concert - LHS, 7 pm LHS Conferences, 6 - 8 pm
March
NO SCHOOL for 9, 10 & 12 grade students MME Testing for 11 grade - LHS Page AM Only
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Page Conferences, 1 - 3 pm Elementary, Lamp Ctr & Page Conferences, 6 - 8 pm LATE START for 9, 10 & 12 grade students MME Testing for 11 grade - LHS Hiller HERO Meeting, 3:45 pm Elementary, Lamp Ctr & Page Conferences, 6 - 8 pm Simonds SOS Meeting, 7 pm Explore Test for 9th Grade Students - LHS PLAN Test for 10th Grade Students - LHS MME Test for 11th Grade Students - LHS Trivia Night @ Royal Oak Elks Club, 6 pm LHS Athletic Boosters Meeting, 06:30 pm Edmonson PEEK Meeting , 7 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm LAFFS Meeting , 7:30 pm District Wide Early Release Day* School Board Meeting - Simonds, 7 pm Lamphere Band Boosters - LHS, 7 pm LHS Blood Drive, 8 am - 2 pm St. Patrick’s Day Dance - Page, 3:15 - 5 pm Kindergarten Round Up - All Elementaries, 6:30 pm LHS Winter Sports Banquet, 6:30 pm LABC $10,000 Drawing - MH Senior Center, 8 pm
April
Lamphere Band Boosters - LHS, 7 pm Co-Op Luncheon - Gazebo, 12 pm Hiller HERO Meeting, 3:45 pm Simonds SOS Meeting, 7 pm School AM Only - End of Third Marking Period Elementary & Lamphere Center Records Day - PM Page & LHS Staff Professional Development - PM Spring Break Begins Learning Ladder Open for Full Day Preschool & School Age Care only 14 School Resumes - District Wide 14 LAFFS Meeting, 6:30 pm 14 Edmonson PEEK Meeting , 7 pm 14 Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm 14 LHS Athletic Boosters Meeting, 7:30 pm 15 District Wide Early Release Day* 15 Volunteer & Staff Recognition BBQ - LHS, 5:30 pm 15 School Board Meeting - LHS, 7 pm 18 NO SCHOOL 21 School Resumes 22 Learning Ladder Open House with Summer and Fall Registration - Lessenger, 6:30 - 8 pm 23 LHS Fall Play & Luncheon for Senior Citizens - 12 pm 24-26 LHS Spring Musical, 7 pm 29 5th Grade Orientation - Page, 6 pm 30 ESL Parent Meeting - Media Center LHS, 6 pm 1 5 6 7 7 7 9 9 9 12 12 12 12 13 13 15 20 21 22 22 23 26 27 27
May
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Simonds SOS Meeting, 7 pm Lamphere Band Boosters - LHS, 7 pm 5th & 6th Grade Band Concert - LHS, 7 pm Hiller HERO Meeting, 3:45 pm LHS Senior Parent Information Night - LHS, 6 pm LHS Art Show, 6:30 - 8 pm District Wide Early Release Day* Lamphere Center Prom Club Venetian LHS Prom LHS Athletic Boosters Meeting, 06:30 pm Edmonson PEEK Meeting , 7 pm Lessenger LEST Meeting, 7 pm LAFFS Meeting , 7:30 pm Fine Arts & Culture Fair Reception - Page, 6 pm School Board Meeting - Page, 7 pm LHS Spring Band and Choir Concert & Awards, 7 pm LHS Leadership Awards, 7:15 am LHS Publications Luncheon, 11:30 am Page Spring Band Concert - LHS, 7 pm LHS Senior Exams School AM ONLY - Memorial Day Weekend Begins NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day School Resumes School Board Meeting & Retiree Recognition Admin Center, 7 pm Learning Ladder Picnic Senior Clap Out
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LHS Graduation - Macomb Center, 6 pm School Board Meeting - Admin Center, 7 pm Last Day for Students
June