Yellow Springs Back to School Guide 2014-15

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WELCOME MARIO BASORA, Superintendent, Yellow Springs schools I am energized and excited to start the 2014–15 school year as superintendent of Yellow Springs Schools! In working with an exceptionally talented team of educators over the past couple of years and hiring an “all star” group of new staff members, I can attest that we are fired up about the tremendous potential that this year has in store-for the students of our village.

This year we continue the district-wide implementation of Project Based Learning, or PBL, as an essential component of our strategic plan. Specifically, we are scheduled to have regular professional development for our teachers and administrators. Training begins with two days of learning the week school starts and continues throughout the year with two professional development days, PBL coaching supporting our teachers’ implementation efforts, and late start days for teacher collaboration time.

Please join me and support our teachers’ efforts in leaving their comfort zones and continuing to take risks that are destined to transform Yellow Springs Schools into the most innovative and progressive public school

system in Ohio.

Our hard work from last year paid off. Last spring we were asked to become members of the prestigious Ohio Innovative Schools Network. This is an exclusive group of 15 school districts (out of 614) statewide that are leading educational innovation in Ohio.

To become the innovative schools we are has taken an inventive spirit and the willingness to risk failure and learn from those failures. As we continue exploring pioneering pedagogical approaches to student learning, please encourage and offer support for all of our staff members in their efforts.

I also want to encourage you to consider getting more involved in your volunteer efforts. Our students can always use more positive role models in their lives. You can do so by contacting our local Mills Lawn School or McKinney/YSHS parent-teacher organization. In addition, you can call any of our schools and ask for opportunities to serve. We are always looking for warm smiles to encourage and nurture our kids.

MATT HOUSH, Principal, Mills Lawn School “Children are not vessels to be filled but lamps to be lit.”

– Swami Chinmayananda Welcome to the 2014–15 school year! I am very excited to continue our work from last year as we pursue a unique approach to teaching and learning.

Project-Based Learning, or PBL, stretches our thinking and allows students to assume many roles including problem-solver, collaborator, thinker, and artist. As principal of Mills Lawn School, I am encouraged by our school’s progress and intrigued with our growth. I am delighted when our students light up with interest and engagement as they discuss their ideas and seek ways to make the world a better place. This year, Mills Lawn School will continue to encourage creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication through PBL! Mills Lawn School continues to welcome parents and community members as partners in education. I encourage you to visit for lunch when you can and stay connected to the classroom through ongoing communication with our teachers. PBL provides many opportunities for “community experts” to share with students and support project work through feedback and discussion. We also rely on volunteers to help

support students and teachers in many ways including extra help with academics, field trips and social events. I hope that you feel connected to our school and plug in when you can this year.

There are some exciting changes to share for the 2014–15 school year. First of all, we have two new staff members to introduce. Cheryl Devine will be our new fourth grade teacher and she is a great fit for our school. Renee Hatert will be our new intervention specialist for grades fifth and sixth and she is an expert in her field. Several teachers have also changed grade levels, which will create new opportunities for collaboration and teamwork. The focus on school climate and social inclusion will expand as we use Project Peace to help our students work through conflict to find better outcomes. There will be much more to share as we get into the school year but I am confident that we will continue our excellence through innovative practices.

I hope your summer has been refreshing and fun.

I look forward to seeing you and your family as the school year begins. Thank you for supporting Mills Lawn School and the Yellow Springs Schools as we chart a better course in public education. I hope that your child’s interest and hunger for learning is ignited this year and continues to burn strong all year long.

TIM KRIER, Principal, McKinney Middle School and Yellow Springs High School “Education is a social process; education is growth; education is not a preparation for life but is life itself.”

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I’m delighted to welcome everyone back for the 2014– 15 school year! It is my sincere hope that this summer was a terrific break for each student (and parent) to spend time with family and friends as well as an important opportunity for rest and revitalization.

As a school, we have a lot to look forward to as we add a handful of new folks -— Melanie Egbert (Health/Phys Ed), Nate Baker (Director of Athletics and Student Leadership) and Katrina Swinehart (Sustainable Agriculture via the Greene County Career Center) — to an already dynamic team of talented educators, support staff, and community.

This year will again be a strong one as we continue to capitalize on our past hard work meeting the school board’s goals outlined in their 2020 Plan. As part of the district’s focus, we will build on our first-year efforts with Project-Based Learning, or PBL. The second year of our PBL effort will be sustained and supported by other new efforts to “connect the dots,” including: • Another technology infusion leading to an “almost 2:1” technology ratio with students, including color printer accounts for students to manage their own drafts/prototypes/final projects and papers, and even a free online keyboarding site license.

• A YSCF grant that provides supervision for students at 8 a.m. on non-tutoring days and which, ideally, will

increase student participation on teacher tutoring mornings.

• A continuation of our hybrid “block” class schedule.

• Some refreshing student-designed and developed bathrooms!

Other educators and policy makers are visiting our school to learn about our important student and teacher efforts. Our recent invitation to join the Ohio Innovative Learning Network as one of only 15 school districts (of 614 in Ohio) provides new additional support. Even a group of Ohio legislators are taking note of our educational efforts and cheering us on with recently approved legislation for our possible waiver from any and all state and federally mandated testing.

Ultimately, all of this energy is to underscore our belief that students will continue growing academically, engaging in authentic and important work, but also develop attitudes and skills for lifelong learning, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence necessary for success in the 21st century global economy.

If your time, talents and interest permit you to join McKinney and YSHS in these or other efforts, please contact me at 767-7224 to discuss. If you aren’t exactly sure how you can be involved, please sign up for the “E-News” updates on our district website so that you can keep tabs on school and district happenings as well as identify those opportunities to get involved that fit your interest and time commitments.

Until then, enjoy the rest of the summer and get ready for what should prove to be a terrific year living now!

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2014–15 SCHOOL YEAR AT A GLANCE YS = Yellow Springs Public Schools; ANT = Antioch School

McKinney/YSHS open house, 7 p.m.

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Jan. 19

Martin Luther King Day; NO SCHOOL

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Teacher work days

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Jan. 20

Beginning of third quarter

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Aug. 20

Mills Lawn School open house, 6–7 p.m.

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Jan. 28

Two-hour late start

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Aug. 22

First day for grades K–12

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Jan. 30

Conference Day — NO SCHOOL

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Aug. 23

School Work Bee

ANT

Feb. 6

Conference Day — NO SCHOOL

ANT

Aug. 25

Nursery and Kindergarten Room Meetings

ANT

Feb. 11

Two-hour late start

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Aug. 27

First day of school

ANT

Feb. 16

Presidents’ Day; NO SCHOOL

ALL

Aug. 28

School Welcome Picnic 6–8 p.m.

ANT

Feb. 16–17

President’s Day and mid-winter break

ANT

Sept. 2

Labor Day — NO SCHOOL

ALL

Feb. 19

Evening conferences, grades 7–12

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Sept. 3

Picture day at YSHS/McKinney

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Feb. 24

Evening conferences, grades 7–12

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Sept. 4

YG and OG room meetings

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Feb. 25

Two-hour late start

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Sept. 10

Two-hour late start

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March 6

Professional development day — NO SCHOOL

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Sept. 11

Picture day at Mills Lawn Elementary

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March 11

Two-hour late start

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Sept. 24

Two-hour late start

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Mar. 20

End of third quarter

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Oct. 8

Two-hour late start

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Mar. 23

Beginning of fourth quarter

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Oct. 10

Conference day — NO SCHOOL

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Mar. 24

Evening conferences, grades K–6

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Oct. 17

WOEA day — NO SCHOOL

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Mar. 26

Evening conferences, grades K–6

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Conference day — NO SCHOOL

ANT

Mar. 27

Conference Day — NO SCHOOL

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Oct. 22

Two-hour late start

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Mar. 30–Apr. 3

SPRING BREAK

ALL

Oct. 24

End of first quarter

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Apr. 6

SCHOOL RESUMES

ALL

Oct. 27

Beginning of second quarter

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April 8

Two-hour late start

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Nov. 6

Evening conferences, grades K–12

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Apr. 10

Conference Day — NO SCHOOL

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Nov. 7

Professional development day — NO SCHOOL

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Apr. 22

Two-hour late start

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Nov. 11

Evening conferences, grades K–12

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May 4

Faculty Planning Retreat — NO SCHOOL

ANT

Nov. 12

Two-hour late start

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May 13

Two-hour late start

YS

Thanksgiving holiday — NO SCHOOL

ALL

May 20

Annual Picnic and Graduation 6-8 p.m.

ANT

Conference make-up day — NO SCHOOL

YS

May 25

Memorial Day — NO SCHOOL

ALL

WINTER BREAK

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May 28

YSHS graduation — Class of 2015

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WINTER BREAK

May 29

End of fourth quarter; last day for students

ALL

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May 30

Closing of School Work Bee 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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SCHOOL RESUMES

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June 1

Last day for teachers

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Jan. 14

Two-hour late start

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Jan. 16

End of second quarter

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Aug. 19 Aug. 20–21

Nov. 26–28 Dec. 19 Dec. 19, 2014– Jan. 2, 2015 Dec. 22, 2014– Jan. 2 2015 Jan. 5

Make-up Calamity Days: Any calamity days which must be mde up shall be scheduled at the end of the 2014–15 school year, starting June 1, 2015 or as negotiated.

The Yellow Springs Montessori School begins late August and runs through end of May.

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES MILLS LAWN SCHOOL These are supplies for the entire school year.

The teachers will collect the supplies at the beginning of the school year and use them as needed. We urge you to purchase the brand name items listed, due to the new law that requires schools to have Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information sheets on all items for the safety of your child. Please do not label any supplies unless specified. Unfinished Creations in Yellow Springs will be carrying most of the items.

ALL GRADES should have gym shoes and art shirt labeled with name.

KINDERGARTEN (Supplies will be put in table caddies for community use) 1 large pink eraser 1 box regular size Ticonderoga pencils 2 boxes thick marker Crayola Classic Color 6 small glue sticks 2 boxes 24 ct. Crayola crayons 2 plain plastic colored folder w/3-hole fasteners Headphones for computer use (no earbuds) 1 container antibacterial wipes Last Name A-K: 1 box quart-size Ziploc bags and box of Band-Aids Last Name L-Z: 1 box gallon-size Ziploc bags and hand sanitizer GRADE 1 (Supplies will be put in table caddies for community use) Backpack NO WHEELS, labeled w/name 2 boxes 24 ct. Crayola crayons 1 box Crayola Classic thin line markers 2 boxes #2 pencils 6 small glue sticks (Ross, Avery or Elmer’s)

3 large boxes of tissues 2 containers disinfectant wipes 1 hand sanitizer GRADE 2 (Supplies will be put in table caddies for community use.)

Backpack NO WHEELS, labeled w/name 1 pack Crayola twistable colored pencils 1 box 24 ct. Crayola crayons 1 box 10 ct. Crayola classic markers 1 box 10 ct. Crayola thin line markers 3 boxes #2 Ticonderoga pencils 1 Pink Pearl large eraser 4 small glue sticks (Avery, Ross or Elmer’s) 1 large box of tissues 1 container disinfectant wipes (girls) 1 container baby wipes (boys) 1 box Ziploc bags, quart size, with slide 1 black & white composition notebook GRADE 3 Pencil bag 2 wide-ruled, 1-subject spiral notebooks 2 glue sticks 2 large erasers 4 solid colored (red, green, blue, yellow) folders w/pockets 24 #2 Ticonderoga pencils 1 pack Crayola twistable colored pencils 1 pack washable markers 1 pack 3x5 index cards Blunt-end scissors (left-handed if needed) 2 large boxes of tissues 1 container antibacterial wipes Last Name A-K: 1 box Ziploc bags, quart Last Name L-Z: 1 box Ziploc bags, gallon

GRADE 4 Pencil box or bag 2 glue sticks 2 large erasers 24 #2 pencils 1 durable pocket folder 12 count package Crayola erasable twistable colored pencils 1 8 ct. box fine tip Crayola markers, classic colors Hand-held pencil sharpener that catches shavings 1 package of cap erasers (to share) 3 ct. package pink beveled erasers 1 set of multiplication flash cards 1 highlighter 1 set of dry erase markers in multiple colors and eraser 1 pair of student scissors, labeled 1 set of earbuds, labeled in a snack-size bag 1 package 3x5 note cards 1 package wide-ruled, loose leaf paper 1 box of tissues or sanitizing wipes GRADE 5 1 3-ring, ½-inch binder 1 set earbuds 24 pencils 1 pencil box to keep in locker Crayola twistable colored pencils (12 pack or smaller)

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GRADE 6 Pencils (mechanical with extra lead or wooden) Hand-held pencil sharpener that catches shavings (if wooden pencils used) Erasers Two blue or black pens Two highlighters of different colors Colored pencils 2 glue sticks 4 two-pocket folders (red, purple, blue, green) 1 box of tissues 2 containers antibacterial wipes 1 spiral notebook, purple (math) 3 100-sheet college-ruled composition books (one each for science, social studies and reading) 1 1½ inch 3-ring binders (language arts) 2 packages lined, loose-leaf notebook paper (language arts) 5 write-on tab dividers (language arts)

McKINNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL All students are required to bring at least one combination lock for their locker. Students are asked to write their names on supplies. Teachers request that each student/family donate a box of tissues to each class.

General supplies, grade 7 Pens (2 red, 2 blue, 2 black) Pencils (#2, with erasers) Colored pencils Notebook filler paper Glue stick Scissors 2 highlighters 3 x 5 index cards 3 x 3 Post-It Notes Pencil case 5 pocket folders (1 each labeled for math, science, language arts, social studies and health)

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1 package of filler paper 1 pack dry-erase markers Pencil bag (punched for 3-ring binder) 5 subject dividers (with pockets) for 3-ring binder 1 box of tissues Cap erasers 1 pack 3x5 index cards 1 container antibacterial wipes

General supplies, grade 8 Pens (2 red, 2 blue, 2 black) Pencils (#2, with erasers) Colored pencils Notebook filler paper Small bottle of glue Glue stick Scissors 2 highlighters 3 x 5 index cards 3 x 3 Post-It Notes Pencil case 5 pocket folders (1 each labeled for math, science, language arts, social studies and health)

Math and science, grade 7 1-inch black 3-ring binder (science) 1-inch green 3-ring binder (math) 2 black spiral-bound notebooks Green spiral-bound notebook Graph paper (4 squares per inch) TI 30X IIS calculator 1 plain, light-colored T-shirt that can be written on Math and science, grade 8 1-inch black 3-ring binder (science) 1-inch green 3-ring binder (math) Black spiral-bound notebook Green spiral-bound notebook Graph paper (4 squares per inch) TI 30X IIS calculator Algebra I, grade 8 Graph paper Protractor TI 30X IIS or TI83 or 84 series calculator (TI83 and 84 capable of graphing and may be used at YSHS) Language arts, 7 and 8 1-inch red 3-ring binder 2 black and white marble composition books, 100 pages, 9¾ x 7½ inch Art, 7 and 8 Hardcover sketchbook, 5½ x 8½ inches Social Studies 1-inch blue 3-ring binder College-ruled composition notebook

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McKINNEY/HIGH SCHOOL—A.M.

McKINNEY/HIGH SCHOOL—P.M.

6:57 4449 E, Enon Rd. 6:59 269 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 7:00 126 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 7:01 4762 Cornerstone Trail 7:05 661 N. Enon Rd. 7:06 387 N. Enon Rd. 7:12 Fairfield Pike At King St. 7:14 22 Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 7:15 3888 Huston Rd. 7:15 3777 Huston Rd. 7:18 3606 W. Enon Rd. 7:28 3010 Snively Rd. (Bus 4 Home) 7:27 2908 Snively Rd. (Bus 4 Home) 7:30 Brannum Ln. (Bus 4 Home) 7:35 W.S. College at Barbara St. 7:43 Y.S.CCC Corry St. 7:50 Release students

2:45 p.m. Students released from building 100 Fairfield Pike King St. at Fairfield Pike W. S. College at Barbara St. 4449 E. Enon Rd. 269 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 126 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 4762 Cornerstone Trail 661 Enon Rd. 387 N. Enon Rd. 22 Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd. 263 Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd. 3888 Huston Rd. 3777 Huston Rd. 3606 W. Enon Rd. 131 Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd. To McKinney/YSHS

8:04 N. Winter at Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 8:06 269 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 8:07 126 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 8:09 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. at Lamont Dr. 8:11 4762 Cornerstone Trail 8:13 387 N. Enon Rd. 8:19 327 W. Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 8:21 22 W. Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 8:23 308 W. Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 8:26 3606 W. Enon Rd. 8:29 3010 Snively Rd. 8:30 2908 Snively Rd. 8:33 3621 Brannum Ln. (Bus 7 Home) 8:35 Release students

3:29 p.m. Students released from building N. Winter at Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 269 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 126 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. at Lamont Dr. 4762 Cornerstone Trail 387 N. Enon Rd. 327 Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 22 W. Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 308 Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 3606 W. Enon Rd. 3010 Snively Rd. 2908 Snively Rd. 3797 Huston Rd. 3888 Huston Rd. Return to bus barn

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McKINNEY/HIGH SCHOOL—A.M.

McKINNEY/HIGH SCHOOL—P.M.

6:58 4860 U.S. 68 North 7:04 4821 Meredith Rd. 7:08 1850 Hilt Rd. 7:10 1680 Hilt Rd. 7:13 St. Rt. 370 at William and Mary Ct. 7:14 1280 Grinnell Dr. (Circle) 7:16 3602 Grinnell Rd. 7:19 Allen St. at Livermore St. 7:21 1st driveway on Shawnee Dr 7:23 Southgate Ave. at Lisa Ln. 7:24 Southgate Ave. at Brookside Dr. 7:25 1325 Meadow Ln. 7:26 1435 President St. 7:28 1430 Glenview Rd. 7:30 Pagosa Way at Spring Glen Dr. 7:32 Stewart Dr. at Helen Ct. 7:34 1455 Spillan Rd. 7:37 1200 block of Corry St. 7:39 1331 Rice Rd. 7:45 Release MLS Breakfast Students

2:45 P.M. Students released from Building 1200 Block of Corry St. 1435 President St. 1430 Glenview Rd. Pagosa Way at Spring Glen Dr. Stewart Dr. at Helen Ct. 1455 Spillan Rd. 110 Lisa Ln. 125 Brookside Dr. Allen St. @ Shawnee Dr. 1325 Meadow Ln. 1402 Meadow Ln. at Orton Rd. 1331 Rice Rd. Allen St. at Livermore St. 4860 U.S. 68 North 4821 Meredith Rd. 1850 Hilt Rd. 1680 Hilt Rd. 4535 Meredith Rd. William and Mary Ct. at St. Rt. 370 4021 St. Rt. 370 1280 Grinnell Dr. (Circle) 3602 Grinnell Rd. To McKinney/YSHS

8:03 4862 U.S. 68 North 8:14 4535 Meredith Rd. 8:16 4300 St. Rt. 370 / William and Mary Ct. 8:18 4021 St. Rt. 370 8:20 1100 Grinnell Dr. (Circle) 8:23 Hyde at Corry St. (Riding Centre) 8:25 Corry St. at Glenview Rd. 8:28 Kahoe Ln. at Southgate Dr. 8:36 Drop off all McKinney/High School Riders

3:29 Students released from Building 4862 U.S. 68 North 4730 Meredith Rd. 4535 Meredith Rd. 4300 St. Rt. 370 at William and Mary Ct. 4021 St. Rt. 370 1100 Grinnell Dr. (Circle) 1200 block of Corry St. 1435 President St. 1435 Southgate Dr. Kahoe Ln. (at Eye Doctors driveway) 3621 Brannum Ln. Return to bus barn

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PLEASE REMEMBER: • Students should be ready for the bus 10 minutes before the posted time.

• Transportation forms for students who ride need to be returned to the board office at 201 S. Walnut St. by Aug. 29, 2014.

• The walking distance for students in grades K–6 is .75 mile, and the walking distance for those in grades 7–12 is 1.5 miles.

• Please call the board office at 767-7381 if you have any questions.

CLEARING THE WAY TO SCHOOL A number of Yellow Springs students either walk or ride their bikes to school each day and to or from after-school activities. As the school year begins, it is essential for all community members to inspect the areas around their sidewalks to make sure that they are safe and accessible for students.

Please be sure to cut back vegetation so that the width of the entire sidewalk is cleared for people to walk on.

Remove all poisonous plants near the sidewalk, and make sure that overhanging branches are cut back

to allow an individual at least 75 inches tall to pass unobstructed.

Ohio law (ORC 4511) requires drivers to yield the right of way when crossing sidewalks and when pedestrians are in a marked crosswalk. Drivers are asked to take special precautions in watching for students who are walking or biking in the village.

Yellow Springs schools follow a no-tolerance policy for pesticides on school grounds. Information about the pesticides ban can be found at the Board of Education office.

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GREENE COUNTY CAREER CENTER/ACADEMY BUS leaves from Mills Lawn parking lot at 7:35 a.m., the H.S. Music Room area at 7:38 a.m., and leaves the parking lot at 7:40 a.m.

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YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS

2O14–15 SCHOOL GUIDE

SCHOOL INFORMATION YELLOW SPRINGS BOARD OF EDUCATION

201 South Walnut St.; 767-7381, fax 767-6604 www.ysschools.org Mario Basora, superintendent Dawn Weller, treasurer Susan Griffith, administrative assistant TBA, assistant to the treasurer Sharon Horne, clerical assistant/transportation

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ANTIOCH SCHOOL

1160 Corry Street, P.O. Box 242; 767-7642 mj@antiochschool.org www.antiochschool.org MJ Richlen, school manager KINDERGARTEN (half- and full-day program)

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8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NURSERY PROGRAM FOR 3½ – K I N D E R G A RT E N - R E A D Y:

(full- and half-day) 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

AFTERCARE PROGRAM: 3 to 5:45 p.m.

FIRST DAY: Wednesday, Aug. 31

COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CENTER Nationally accredited day care 320 Corry Street; 767-7236 Marlin Newell, director

18 MONTHS THROUGH FIRS T G R A D E:

7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

SECOND THROUGH SIXTH G R A D E:

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2:30 to 6 p.m.

FRIENDS CARE COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL 150 East Herman Street; 767-1303, ext. 119 Brenda Noble, early childhood director

MILLS LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

200 South Walnut Street; 767-7217, fax 767-6602 www.ysschools.org Matt Housh, principal Nancy Bussey, administrative assistant

Roberta Semler, secretary K I N D E R G A RT E N T H R O U G H S I X T H G R A D E :

8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

(Children should not arrive at school before 8 a.m.)

F I R S T D A Y : Friday, Aug. 22 Kindergarten: Friday, Aug. 22

YELLOW SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL and McKINNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

420 East Enon Road; 767-7224, fax 767-6154 www.ysschools.org Tim Krier, principal Nancy Beers, assistant principal Nathan Baker, director of athletics Julie Lorenzo, administrative assistant Julie Spencer, secretary McK I N N E Y S C H O O L (7th and 8th grades): 8:45 a.m. to 3:29 p.m.

H I G H S C H O O L (9th through 12th grades): 8:45 a.m. to 3:29 p.m.

F I R S T D A Y : Friday, Aug. 22

YELLOW SPRINGS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

A parent cooperative preschool emphasizing virtue development.

314 Xenia Ave. (First Presbyterian Church); 767-7830 Jen Clark, contact A G E S 3 – 6: Tues–Thurs. 9 a.m.–noon.

Begins late August to end of May.

CHILDREN’S MONTESSORI COOPERATIVE

107 Tower Court; ys.cmco@gmail.com Melanie Ricart, contact F U L L D A Y P R O G R A M: 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

M O R N I N G P R O G R A M : 8–11:30 a.m.

A F T E R N O O N P R O GR A M : 12:30–3:30 p.m.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS STAFF MILLS LAWN ELEMENTARY Linnea Denman, Kindergarten Jeananne Turner-Smith, Kindergarten Megan Bennett, 1st grade Jennifer Scavone, 1st grade Mikasa Simms, 1st grade Debra Mabra, 2nd grade Heidi Hoover, 2nd grade Jessica Liming, 2nd grade Jeff May, 3rd grade Margaret Morgan, 3rd grade Benjamin Trumbull, 4th grade Shannon Watern, 4th grade Cheryl Devine, 4th grade Cheryl Lowe, 5th grade Dione Barclay, 5th grade Vickie Hitchcock, 5th grade Sarah Amin, 6th grade Jody Pettiford, 6th grade Becky O’Brien, Reading Center Beth Talley, Interventional specialist, K–2 Linda Kalter, Interventional specialist, grades 3 and 4 Renee Hatert, Interventional specialist, grades 5 and 6 Amy Minehart, Art Brian Mayer, Band/Orchestra Jo Frannye Reichert, Music Dan West, Physical education John Gudgel, Counselor Karla Horvath, Instructional aide Jane Jako, Instructional aide Katherine Merrill, Instructional aide Laura Pollock, Instructional aide Vicki Willis, Instructional aide Michele Brown, Nurse assistant Jacob Steberl, Technology Eli Hurwitz, Library media McKINNEY SCHOOL Aurelia Blake, Language arts Hilary Ripenhoff, Language arts, resource math, 7th grade science

Karleen Materne, Art, Multimedia Brian Mayer, Band, orchestra Elizabeth Lutz, Speech, drama Cameron McCoy, Social studies Jeff Collins, Math, science Jack Hatert, Math, science Melanie Egbert, Health, physical education Elizabeth Simon, Art Linda Sikes, Guidance counselor Connie Richeson, Instructional aide Jody Chick, Intervention specialist, multi-age Candace Greenwood, Instructional aide YELLOW SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Kathryn Burkland, Spanish I–IV Iyabo Eguaroje, Biology, A.P. biology Dee Ann Holly, Math Mackenzie Reynolds, Math Brandon Lowry, Chemistry, A.P. chemistry, A.P. physics Desiree Nickell, English 9 and 11 Elizabeth Lutz, English 10 and 12, A.P. English Shawn Jackson, Government John Day, World history, soc./psych.

Karleen Materne, Art/multimedia Elizabeth Simon, Art, A.P. art Brian Mayer, Band, Orchestra Eli Hurwitz, Library/media coordinator Melanie Egbert, Health, physical education Donna Haller, Intervention specialist David Johnston, Intervention specialist Linda Sikes, Guidance counselor, grades 9 and 10 Dave Smith, Guidance counselor, grades 11, 12; French I–IV Jody Chick, Intervention specialist, multi-age Paul Comstock, Instructional aide DISTRICTWIDE Barb Greiwe, Special education coordinator Craig Carter, Maintenance supervisor Laura Taylor, Social worker Michele Brown, Nurse Kevin Creager, school psychologist

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PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS

The PTO is an organization of parents and guard-

SCHOOL NOTES ANTIOCH SCHOOL Founded in 1921 by Arthur Morgan, Antioch School is one of the oldest alternative schools in the country.

Serving children from nursery through the sixth grade in ungraded, multi-age classrooms, it is a place in which children are encouraged to pursue their innate curiosity wherever, and as far as, their abilities can take them. Through example and direct experience, children learn self-discipline, self-direction, value setting and the relationship between choice and consequence. In addition to the daily academic lessons, the children engage in music, drama, art and science. Expansive, beautiful outside play areas encourage an abundance of outside play, with weekly excursions into the nearby nature preserve. Remaining a small school by design, Antioch School is a place where childhood is respected and children are enjoyed.

FRIENDS CARE PRESCHOOL Friends Care Community Preschool, located at Friends Care Community, provides rich educational experiences to children with delays in development and children who meet Head Start eligibility. Therapy services are available, as needed. The program is dedicated to helping seniors and children learn together through the development of intergenerational programs. The program includes a strong educational component with structured teaching, as well as a health, nutrition and social service component. The program is free, and bus transportation is provided.

The program follows the traditional school calendar.

For more information, contact Brenda Noble, early childhood director, at 767-1303, ext. 119.

MILLS LAWN ELEMENTARY School start and end times: 8:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.

Each student will receive a packet on the first day of school filled with important information and forms.

Parents are asked to read the items in the packet and complete and return the appropriate forms to the school office as soon as possible.

Any parents of students with special medical needs are asked to contact the school by the first day of school.

Class lists will be posted on the front doors on Friday, Aug. 15, by 9 a.m.

The Mills Lawn School open house will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 6–7 p.m., in the gym.

MLS kindergarten information Children who are 5 by Aug. 1 are eligible to register for kindergarten and may do so at Mills Lawn Elementary or the Yellow Springs Board of Education office.

Start of year activities A bus safety meeting will be held Monday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. For more information, call the Mills Lawn office at 767-7217.

MCKINNEY AND YSHS School start and end times: McKINNEY SCHOOL: 8:45 a.m.–3:29 p.m.

YSHS: 8:45 a.m.–3:29 p.m.

Doors of the building will not be open until around 8:35/8:40 a.m. each day. Student drivers, bikers, walkers and car passengers should not report to school until such time, as there is no early morning supervision for students who arrive early to school. Students who ride the bus will arrive around 8:35/8:40 a.m.

Class schedules may be picked up in the guidance office after Aug. 11.

All students will receive a student handbook and emergency medical forms on the first day of school. Parents are urged to read the handbook, which contains information about grades, requirements, special days and dress codes.

Parents should also return completed medical forms as soon as possible to the high school office.

Parents/guardians who have a password to Progress Book can use the same password for the 2013–2014 school year. Any parents/guardians who need a new password to Progress Book (online grading system check) can contact the main office at the school.

McKinney School/Yellow Springs High School band and orchestra students should bring their instruments to school on the first day of school.

Start of year activities Counselors at Yellow Springs High School and McKinney School will be available at the schools to answer questions about new courses, talk with parents or guardians, and register new students on Monday, Aug. 11, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Please call ahead for an appointment.

An open house and new student orientation for McKinney and YSHS students and families will be held Tuesday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m., in the school gym.

Class schedules for all students will be available in the guidance office. Teachers in grades 7–12 will be introduced at the open house, and the buildings will be open for students, parents and guardians to tour.

Parents should notify the school early if their child is absent or tardy. The state requires the school to check on all unexcused absences, and a phone call can make this easier.

Parents should register students for transportation with the form included in student packets. The forms are to be turned in to the office where the student goes to school.

Fall sports teams To participate in fall sports at Yellow Springs High School and McKinney School, students should call: CROSS COUNTRY: Jeff Collins, 767-7224 GIRLS SOCCER: Sarah Wallis, 206-0843 BOYS SOCCER: Ben Van Ausdal, 767-8747 VOLLEYBALL: Lindsay Kerns, 902-7600 GOLF: John Phillips School fees The Yellow Springs school board has waived all fees for required subjects. This means no school fees will be assessed for regular classes.

Yellow Springs High School students will be assessed for the following elective courses: Spanish, $25; art, $35. Fees will also be collected for high school advanced placement classes as follows: chemistry, $15; biology, $15; history, $20; physics, $15; and AP exams, $89 each (subject to change); graduation fee, $60.

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ians working cooperatively with the faculty and staff to facilitate home and school communication, support faculty, staff, students and fellow parents with the common goal of promoting student success and to develop meaningful and collaborative roles for parents and guardians by providing opportunities for volunteering, advocacy and fundraising for the benefit of the students and the school.

The PTO will meet monthly; the meeting night will be announced at the beginning of the school year. Other meetings to support specific PTO-sponsored events will be called as necessary. The McKinney PTO sponsors the annual Chili Cook-Off, proceeds from which are used to fund a student activity scholarship fund, among other things.

All parents/guardians of students attending McKinney or YSHS will be considered members of the PTO. There are no membership dues. For additional information, please contact current president Craig Mesure at craig.mesure@coldwellbanker.com.

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The Mills Lawn PTO is a volunteer organization that provides enrichment and social activities for the Mills Lawn community. PTO sponsors fundraisers, such as Street Fair parking and the Bulldog Jog 5K Run/Walk, to help support the purchase of supplies, fund field trips and supplement PBL projects not covered by the school budget. The PTO relies solely on volunteers, and welcomes and encourages any parent/guardian to become involved by attending the monthly meetings, held on the first Wednesday of the month from 7–8 p.m. (when school is in session), or volunteering time or services for events.

Announcements about events can be found both on the group’s Facebook page, “Mills Lawn PTO,” and on fliers coming home with students throughout the school year.

For more information, contact current president Nancy Sundell-Turner at sundellturner@woh.rr.com.

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YSCF supports education and the youth of our community through scholarships, funding grant requests and endowments.

Grants are reviewed monthly.

Grant guidelines can be found at www.yscf.org Yellow Springs Community Foundation, P.O. Box 55, Yellow Springs • 767-2655

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SCHOOL NOTES (continued) A $40 fee will be assessed for band and orchestra.

Students will pay for some special events and field trips. Note: all fees are subject to change.

YELLOW SPRINGS DISTRICT SCHOOLS School cancellations Information about school closings during inclement weather is given to local media for broadcast shortly after the decision is made to cancel school.

Whenever possible, this decision will be made before 7 a.m. Generally, when school is canceled all schoolrelated functions are also canceled.

During extreme weather, parents and guardians should make sure children are wearing appropriate outerwear, hats and gloves to school.

The following is a partial list of stations that announce school closings. A complete list is available at the board office. ysschools.org ysnews.com RADIO & TV: WYSO Radio 91.3 FM WHIO TV 7 and radio 1290 AM Open enrollment policy Open enrollment in the Yellow Springs school district is available for all Ohio students. The district restricts enrollment to classes that have available space.

Applications for open enrollment can be picked up at the applicable school or the board office at 201 South Walnut Street.

The principals of each school conduct interviews and screenings with prospective students and are responsible for notifying parents or guardians of the outcome.

For more information, call 767-7381.

School breakfast and lunch program Lunches will be served every school day at both the elementary and high school buildings during the school year. Lunches, which will be provided by Sodexo, will cost $2.60, including milk at Mills Lawn; additional servings of milk will cost 50 cents. Food will be sold a la carte at YSHS, along with regularly priced meals costing $2.85.

Breakfast is provided each morning at both the elementary and high school buildings. The price for breakfast is $1.25, and 30 cents for those students qualifying for reduced price meals.

Forms for free and reduced price meals or free milk are sent home with Mills Lawn and YSHS/McKinney students in their student packets and are available at the school office. Requirements for eligibility are based on the following federal income chart: WEB:

FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH HOUSEHOLD SIZE

YEARLY

MONTHLY

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1 ........ $21,590 ...........1,800 ............. 416 2 ........ $29,101 ...........2,426 ............. 560 3 ........ $36,612 ...........3,051 ............. 705 4 ........ $44,123 ...........3,677 ............. 849 5 ........ $51,634 ...........4,303 ............. 993 6 ........ $59,145 ...........4,929 .......... 1,138 7 ........ $66,656 ...........5,555 .......... 1,282 8 ....... $74,167 ...........6,181 .......... 1,427 For each additional member add: $7,511 ............ 626 .............. 145 Transportation reimbursement The Yellow Springs Board of Education accepts requests from parents for reimbursement of the cost of transporting children to nonpublic schools. The deadline for these requests is Friday, Sept. 26.

The Ohio Department of Education will pay parents and guardians the average cost (as calculated by the state) of transporting their children to state-chartered nonpublic schools if they are more than two miles from the nonpublic school, but within 30 minutes of travel time.

Forms for requesting these payments are available at the board of education office.

FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE Immunizations required Ohio law requires all students to have written proof of immunizations. Failure to be immunized and provide accurate documentation will result in dismissal from school by the 15th day of school. All students need proof of immunization against the following:

• DTaP/DTP/DT/Tdap/Td diptheria, tetanus, pertussis: Kindergarteners, five doses of DTap, DTP or DT, or any combination, if the fourth dose was administered prior to the fourth birthday.

Grades 1–12, four doses of DTaP, DTP, DT or Td or any combination. (Three doses minimum for children ages 7 and up.)

Grades 7–10, one dose of Tdap or Td vaccine must be administered prior to entry.

• Polio: Kindergarten–Grade 4, three or more doses.

Final dose must have been given on or after the fourth birthday, regardless of the number of previous doses; four doses if a combination of OPV and IPV was administered.

Grades 5–12, three or more doses of a combination of OPV and/or IPV. If the third dose of either vaccine was administered prior to the fourth birthday, a fourth dose is required.

• MMR: measles, mumps, rubella: Grades K–12, two doses of MMR. Dose one must be administered on or after the first birthday. The second dose must be administered at least 28 days after dose one.

• Hepatitis B: Grades K–12, three doses of hepatitis B. The second dose must be administered at least 28 days after the first dose. The third dose must be given at least 16 weeks after the first dose and at least eight weeks after the second dose. The last dose in the series (third or fourth dose) must not be administered before age 24 weeks.

• Varicella (chicken pox): Kindergarten–Grade 4, two doses of varicella vaccine must be administered prior to entry. Dose one must be administed on or after the first birthday. The second dose should be administered at least three months after dose one, but at least 28 days after first dose.

Grades 5–8, one dose of varicella vaccine must be administered on or after the first birthday.

Notes: The four-day “grace” period applies to all age and interval minimums. If MMR and varicella are not given on the same day, the doses must be separated by at least 28 days with no grace period. The Tdap and varicella requirements will be progressive. Only full doses of vaccine using proper intervals will be counted as valid doses. Please contact the Ohio Department of Health Immunization Program at 800-282-0546 or 614466-4643 with questions or concerns.

Immunization clinics School immunization clinics sponsored by the Greene County Combined Health District are available to all Greene County children at the following locations, dates and times: Greene County Combined Health District 360 Wilson Drive, Xenia; 937-374-5600 Regular clinic hours: Tuesdays, 8–11 a.m. and 12:30–3 p.m.

2nd and 4th Thursdays, 4–6 p.m.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Immunization record must be brought to clinic. No appointment is necessary. CareSource, Molina, AmeriGroup, Medicaid, Medical Mutual and Anthem will be billed; must bring insurance card and ID. Cash or check are the accepted forms of payment.

Health Services Students with a fever (temperature of 100 degrees fahrenheit or higher), vomiting, diarrhea or communicable diseases (vesicular rash, fever) should not attend school until the condition has resolved. Parents must call the school when a child will be absent. Students must be fever-free for 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medication (Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc.), before they are allowed to return to school.

Students requiring medication during the school day must complete the state-required paperwork, which is available in the school office or on the school Web site. It is a violation of school policy for students to have medication in school without proper authorization. Be aware that a physician/provider signature is required for all prescription medications.

Hearing and vision screening will be provided for students in grades kindergarten, first, third, fifth, seventh and ninth during the year, as well as for new and special needs students to the school in all grades.