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WELCOME MARIO BASORA

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I am energized and excited to start the 2015–16 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 coaches 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. 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 through volunteer work. Our students can always use more positive role models in their lives. You can help 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.

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“Unity is strength...when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” —Mattie Stepanek I am excited to start another wonderful school year at Mills Lawn School! The 2015–16 school year will be filled with great opportunities for your children as we continue to refine our project-based learning approach and focus on creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. We will delve into our triennial “all-school musical” this winter and also embark on new programs that include an enhanced 5th/6th grade approach, as well as instruction in the performing arts. This school year holds great promise as we continue to promote innovation and serve as a model of progressive public education in the state of Ohio. As always, we need strong parent and community partnerships to support our students and help make our curriculum come alive. Project-based learning 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 encourage you to visit for lunch when you can and stay connected to the classroom through ongoing communication with our teachers. I hope that you feel motivated to visit our school and plug in where you can. We have some important changes in staffing that will support our efforts this year. We are welcoming several new teachers to our team including Jennifer Clark (K-2nd Intervention), Kristin McNeely (Reading Center), Brian Knostman (4th grade), Jackie Pohl (4th grade), Maggie DeMarse (5th/6th Language Arts), and Chasity Miller (5th/6th Intervention). Megan Bennett will also be joining the 3rd-grade team this year. I am confident that all of these educators will be excellent and help our school to grow in positive ways. I hope your summer has been relaxing and tons of 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. Go Bulldogs!

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“Every student, without exception, should be able to succeed well at something consequential.” —Ted Sizer I’m delighted to welcome everyone back for the 2015– 16 school year! It is my sincere hope that this summer served as 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. This year will again be a strong one as we continue to capitalize on our past successful work of developing a Project-Based Learning (PBL) focus outlined in our school board’s 2020 Plan — helping us to again be named one of Ohio’s best secondary buildings (#30) by “US News & World Report.” This third year of our PBL efforts will be sustained by other changes to support all students including: • A cohorted, interdisciplinary learning approach for students at McKinney Middle and our high school, grades 9 and 10; • New course offerings at both the middle and high schools, including a prestigious invitation from the College Board to join a small pilot group for a new Advanced Placement course, AP Seminar; • An expansion to a full-time “block” class schedule; and, • Even a renovation to our gym floor and wall pads. 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 global economy. As a school, we have a lot to look forward to as we add terrific new folks — Jodi Black (sustainable agriculture and career explorations, via the Greene County Career Center), Rebecca Eastman (McKinney science), Demetria Hoad (instructional aide), Kate Lohmeyer (health/physical education), Jo Frannye Reichert (McKinney music), Ettamarie Valdez (McKinney study support) and Lynne Wooten-Mitchell (guidance counselor, grades 7–10) — to an already dynamic team of talented educators, support staff, and community. If your time, talents, and interest permit you to partner with the teachers and administration, 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 some of those opportunities to get involved that fit your level commitment. Until then, enjoy the rest of the summer and get ready for what should prove to be a terrific year!

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2015–16 SCHOOL YEAR AT A GLANCE

C L I P A N D S AV E

Aug. 17 Aug. 17–18 Aug. 19–20 Aug. 21 Aug. 29 Aug. 31 Sept. 2 Sept. 3 Sept. 3 Sept. 7 Sept. 10 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Oct. 4 Oct. 7 Oct. 16 Oct. 16 Oct. 21 Oct. 23 Oct. 23 Oct. 26 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 6 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 24 Nov. 25–27 Dec. 18 Dec. 18 2015– Jan. 1 2016 Dec. 21, 2015– Jan. 3 2016 Jan. 4 Jan. 15 Jan. 19 Jan. 19 Jan. 27 Jan. 29 Feb. 5 Feb. 15 Feb. 15–16 Feb. 18 Feb. 23 Feb. 24 March 4 March 9 March 18 March 21 March 22 March 24 March 28 Mar. 28–Apr. 1 Apr. 4 April 6 April 8 Apr. 20 May 9 May 11 May 18 May 26 May 26

Mills Lawn open house, 5:30–6:30 p.m.; McKinney/ YSHS open house, 7–8:30 p.m. Professional development Teacher work days First day for grades K–12 School Work Bee Nursery and Kindergarten Room Meetings First day of school Picture day at McKinney/YSHS School Welcome Picnic 6 –8 p.m. Labor Day — NO SCHOOL YG room mtg., 6:30 p.m.; OG room mtg., 7:30 p.m. Picture day at Mills Lawn Elementary Two-hour late start Faculty panel/orientation (mandatory for new families) Two-hour late start Anything on Wheels (rain date Oct. 11) Two-hour late start Conference day — NO SCHOOL WOEA day — NO SCHOOL Two-hour late start Conference day — NO SCHOOL End of first quarter Beginning of second quarter Evening conferences, grades K–12 Professional development day — NO SCHOOL Harvest Soup Supper Evening conferences, grades K–12 Two-hour late start Thanksgiving Feast — early dismissal Thanksgiving holiday — NO SCHOOL Conference trade day — NO SCHOOL WINTER BREAK

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SCHOOL RESUMES End of second quarter Beginning of third quarter Martin Luther King Day; NO SCHOOL Two-hour late start Conference Day — NO SCHOOL Conference Day — NO SCHOOL Presidents’ Day; NO SCHOOL President’s Day and mid-winter break Evening conferences, grades 7–12 Evening conferences, grades 7–12 Two-hour late start Professional development day — NO SCHOOL Two-hour late start End of third quarter Beginning of fourth quarter Evening conferences, grades K–6 Evening conferences, grades K–6 Conference trade day — NO SCHOOL SPRING BREAK SCHOOL RESUMES Two-hour late start Conference Day — NO SCHOOL Two-hour late start Faculty Planning Retreat — NO SCHOOL Two-hour late start Annual Picnic and Graduation 6–8 p.m. YSHS graduation — Class of 2015 End of fourth quarter; last day for students (2 hour early release)

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Closing of School Work Bee 9 a.m.–2 p.m. ANT May 27 Last day for teachers YS Note: If minimum hours of instruction of 1,001 at McKinney/YSHS and/or 910 at Mills Lawn are not met, make-up days will be scheduled at the end of the 2015 –16 school years beginning May 27, 2016, or as negotiated.

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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.

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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 Fiskars scissors (blunt tip) 2 boxes thick marker Crayola Classic Color 6 small glue sticks 2 boxes 24-count Crayola crayons 2 plain plastic, colored folders with 3-hole fasteners headphones for computer use (no earbuds) 2 large boxes of tissues 1 pack of 9 ounce paper cups 1 container antibacterial wipes last names A–K: 1 box quart-size zip bags and box of Band-Aids last names L–Z: 1 box gallon-size zip bags and hand sanitizer GRADE 1 Backpack, NO WHEELS, labeled with name 2 boxes 24 ct. Crayola crayons 1 box Crayola Classic thin line markers 1 box Crayola Classic 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 headphones (no earbuds) last names A–M: gallon-size zip bags with slide last names N–Z: quart-size zip bags with slide 2 Bic Classic blue pens SCAVONE ONLY: 1 wide-rule, 1 subject, solid color spiral notebook GRADE 2 (Supplies will be put in table caddies for community use.) Backpack, NO WHEELS, labeled with 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 hand sanitizer (boys) 1 box zip bags, gallon size, with slide 1 black and white composition notebook headphones (no earbuds)

McKINNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL This year, the McKinney team teachers are excited to share a streamlined supply list. The supplies requested below support the new block schedule and success in interdisciplinary PBL activities. Students will take time during the first week of school to organize an A-day binder and a B-day binder. Several items listed are specific in size and color; comparable replacements are fine. General supplies combination lock for locker pens pencils colored pencils highlighter pencil case to carry materials

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 with 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 names A–K: 1 box zip bags, quart size last names L–Z: 1 box zip bags, gallon size 1 container antibacterial wipes GRADE 4 1 bottle Elmer’s glue (NO GEL) 1 pack blue or black pens pencil box 2 glue sticks 36 #2 pencils 6 2-pocket folders (solid: red, blue, green, yellow, orange, purple) 1 pack twistable color pencils 1 set of fine-tip Crayola Classic markers 1 handheld pencil sharpener that catches shavings 3 beveled eraser 1 pack highlighters (yellow, green, pink, orange, blue) 1 set of dry-erase markers in multiple colors and eraser 1 pair of student scissors 2 thin black Expo markers 1 set of earbuds, labeled in bag/pouch 1 package wide-ruled paper 4 composition books (black, red, yellow, green) 1 box of tissues 1 container sanitizing wipes last names A–K: zip bags, quart size last names L–Z: zip bags, gallon size GRADES 5 and 6 1 pair earbuds 24 pencils 2 glue sticks 1 pencil box to keep in locker twistable style color pencils (12 pack or smaller) 4 100-sheet college-ruled composition books (one each for science, social studies, writing and math) 1 purple 2-pocket folder for social studies 1 greet 2-pocket folder with center prongs for science 1 3-subject notebook with pocket folders included for English/language arts 2 boxes of tissues 1 pack 3x5 index cards 1 container antibacterial wipes *(donation of Expo dry-erase markers welcomed!) GRADE 6 ONLY For band: “Tradition of Excellence” book 2 (blue cover) by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin (specific to student’s instrument) For orchestra: “Essential Elements 2000 for Strings” book 2 (light purple band across top) by Hal Leonard (specific to student’s instrument) TI30XIIS calculator (please be sure to get this exact model; however, eighth-grade students taking Math 1 can use the TI30XIIS or a TI83 or TI84 series with graphing capabilities, which can be used at YSHS) Supplies organized during the first week 2 1½ inch, 3-ring binders (two different colors) binder divider tabs (at least 4 per binder) graph paper (4 squares per inch and 3-hole punched) 1 spiral-bound notebook black and white marble composition notebook, 100 pages, 9¾ x 7½˝ General supplies for 1st period supply closet glue stick bottle of glue pack of 3 x 5˝ index cards pack of 3 x 3˝ Post-It Notes box of tissues

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BUS SCHEDULE BUS 5

A.M. MILLS LAWN 7:42 Mills Lawn (aide pick-up) 7:43 128 Marshall St. 7:50 Mills Lawn 7:55 340 W. N. College St. A.M. ESC, McKINNEY/YSHS 8:20 Pick up aide 8:25 1450 Xenia Ave. 8:27 Southgate Dr. 8:30 309 N. High St.

7:57 Greene Co. ESC P.M. MILLS LAWN 128 Marshall St. 1450 Xenia Ave. 3621 Brannum Ln. (a.m. Bus 7) Corry St. at Hyde Rd. P.M. McKINNEY/YSHS 309 N. High St.

BUS 6

A.M. MILLS LAWN 6:58 269 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 6:59 126 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 7:00 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. at Carol Dr. 7:02 378 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 7:04 661 N. Enon Rd. 7:05 387 N. Enon Rd. 7:12 Fairfield Pike at Ridgecrest 7:14 22 W. Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 7:15 3777 Huston Rd. 7:18 3606 W. Enon Rd. 7:21 131 Dayton St. 7:27 U.S. 68 N. at Jacoby Rd. 7:31 3621 Brannum Ln 7:36 E. Enon Rd. at Paxson Dr. 7:38 W.S. College at Barbara 7:42 320 Corry St. (YS CCC)

P.M. MILLS LAWN 2:45: Students released from building U.S. 68 N. at Jacoby Rd. E. Enon Rd. at Paxson Dr. 660 W. S. College St. W.S. College at Barbara 540 Fairfield Pike (on King St.) 269 Y.S.-Fairfield Y.S.-Fairfield at Carol Dr. 378 Y.S.-Fairfield 661 Enon Rd. 387 N. Enon Rd. 4449 E. Enon Rd. 22 Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 3734 W. Enon Rd. 263 Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 131 Dayton-Y.S. Rd To McKinney/YSHS

A.M. McKINNEY/YSHS 8:06 269 Y.S.-Fairfield 8:07 126 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 8:09 Y.S.-Fairfield at Lamont 8:11 4762 Cornerstone Trail 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. 8:27 3194 Snively Rd. 8:29 3010 Snively Rd. 8:30 2908 Snively Rd. 8:33 3621 Brannum Ln. 8:36 Release students to go inside school

P.M. McKINNEY/YSHS 3:29: Students released from building N. Winter at Y.S.-Fairfield 535 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 269 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 126 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. Y.S.-Fairfield at Lamont Dr. Y.S.-Fairfield at Carol 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. 3194 Snively Rd. 3010 Snively Rd. 2908 Snively Rd. 3797 Huston Rd. Return to bus barn

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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BUS 7

A.M. MILLS LAWN 6:58 4860 U.S. 68 North 7:04 4821 Meredith Rd. 7:08 1850 Hilt Rd. 7:09 1680 Hilt Rd. 7:11 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 7:23 1450 Xenia Ave. 7:26 Corry St. at Hyde Rd. 7:28 1424 Glen View 7:30 Pagosa Way at Spring Glen Dr. 7:32 Stewart Dr. at Helen Ct. 7:34 1455 Spillan Rd. 7:36 Southgate at Lisa Ln. 7:38 Southgate at Brookside Dr. 7:40 Triangle of Meadow Ln. and Allen St. 7:42 Triangle of Meadow Ln. and Orton 7:44 1435 President St. 7:47 1200 block of Corry St. 7:52 Release Mills Lawn breakfast students

P.M. MILLS LAWN Allen St. at Shawnee Dr. Allen St. at Livermore 1200 block of Corry St. 1435 President St. Glen View at Spring Glen Pagosa Way at Spring Glen Dr. Stewart Dr. at Helen Court 1455 Spillan Rd./Meadow Ln. 125 Brookside Dr. 1325 Meadow Ln. 1402 Meadow Ln. at Orton Rd. 4860 U.S. 68 North 4821 Meredith Rd. 1850 Hilt Rd. 1680 Hilt Rd. St. Rt. 370 at William and Mary Ct. 4021 St. Rt. 370 1280 Grinnell Dr. (circle) 3602 Grinnell Rd. To McKinney /YSHS

A.M. ESC, McKINNEY/YSHS 8:10 4862 U.S. 68 North 8:12 4730 Meredith Rd. 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 1200 block of Corry St. 8:25 Corry St. at Glen View Rd. 8:29 Kahoe Ln. at Southgate 8:35 Drop off all McKinney/YSHS riders

P.M. McKINNEY/YSHS 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 Court 4021 St. Rt. 370 1100 Grinnell Dr. (circle) 1200 block of Corry St. 1435 President St. 1435 Southgate Dr. Kahoe Lane at “eye doctor” driveway 3621 Brannum Ln. Return to bus barn

GREENE COUNTY CAREER CENTER/ACADEMY BUS leaves from Mills Lawn parking lot at 7:20 a.m., the H.S. Music Room area at 7:23 a.m., and leaves the parking lot at 7:28 a.m.

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

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SCHOOL INFORMATION YELLOW SPRINGS BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

ANTIOCH SCHOOL

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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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) TO SIXTH GRADE:

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 info@ysccc.org Rebecca S. Lowry, director 18 MONTHS THROUGH 5 Y E A R S: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. MILLS LAWN AFTER-SCHOO L P R O G R A M F O R K 5 – S I X T H GRADE: 2:30 to 6 p.m.

(*Note: the after-school program is a service of the Community Children’s Center. To enroll your child, please contact the Community Children’s Center at the above number or email address.)

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. 21 Kindergarten: Friday, Aug. 21

YELLOW SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL and McKINNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

420 East Enon Road; 767-7224, fax 767-6154 www.ysschools.org Tim Krier, principal Jack Hatert, assistant to the 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. 21

YELLOW SPRINGS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

A parent cooperative preschool emphasizing virtue development. 314 Xenia Ave. (First Presbyterian Church); 767-7830, ysms.kids@gmail.com 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 800 Livermore St., Antioch College; ys.cmco@gmail.com, 937-367-2659 Melanie Ricart, contact F U L L D A Y P R O G R A M: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. M O R N I N G P R O G R A M : 8:30–11:30 a.m. A F T E R N O O N P R O GR A M : 12:30–3:30 p.m. Extended care available

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 Brian Knostman, 4th grade Jacqueline Pohl, 4th grade Maggie Demarse, 5th grade Cheryl Lowe, 5th grade Dione Barclay, 5th grade Vickie Hitchcock, 6th grade Sarah Amin, 6th grade Jody Pettiford, 6th grade Kristin McNeely, Reading Center Jen Clark, Interventional specialist Linda Kalter, Interventional specialist, Renee Hatert, Interventional specialist, Amy Minehart, Art Brian Mayer, Band/Orchestra Jo Frannye Reichert, Music/Choir 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 Jacob Steberl, Technology Eli Hurwitz, Library media

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 Kate Lohmeyer, Health, physical education Donna Haller, Intervention specialist David Johnston, Intervention specialist Lynne Wooten-Mitchell, 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 TBA, Instructional aide

McKINNEY SCHOOL Aurelia Blake, Language arts Hilary Ripenhoff, Language arts, resource math, 7th grade science Karleen Materne, Art, Multimedia Brian Mayer, Band, orchestra

DISTRICTWIDE Donna First, Special education coordinator Craig Carter, Maintenance supervisor Laura Taylor, Social worker TBA, Nurse Kevin Creager, school psychologist

Elizabeth Lutz, Speech, drama Cameron McCoy, Social studies Jeff Collins, Math, science Jack Hatert, Math, science Kate Lohmeyer, Health, physical education Elizabeth Simon, Art Lynne Wooten-Mitchell, Guidance counselor Connie Richeson, Instructional aide Jody Chick, Intervention specialist, multi-age Demitria Hord, Instructional aide

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PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS Mills Lawn School

McKinney/Yellow Springs High School

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 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.

The PTO is an organization of parents and guardians 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 meets monthly. Other meetings to support speciﬁc PTO-sponsored events will be called as necessary. 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 Tim Krier at tkrier@ysschools.org.

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 Preschool Program is a public school program operated by the Greene County Educational Service Center. Located at Friends Care Community, the program provides rich educational experiences to children with delays in development. A few slots are also available for tuition students from the community. 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. Class sizes are small. All staf have bachelor’s or master’s degrees in education. The program follows a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with Ohio’s Early Learning Content standards. Bus transportation is available. The program is free to children with disabilities. There is a nominal tuition charge for private-pay children. The school serves children ages 3–5 from Yellow Springs and Cedar Cliff.

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. 14, by 9 a.m. The Mills Lawn School open house will be held on Monday, Aug. 17, from 5:30–6:30 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.

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. 10. 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. 10, 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 Monday, Aug. 17, 7–8:30 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: Chris Linkhart, 372-1218 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; anatomy, $25; and AP exams, $89 each (subject to change); graduation fee, $60. 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. Continues on page 84

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CLOSED SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS

Janice Blandford, R.PH., mgr. Emma Robinow, R.PH.

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. WEB: RADIO & TV:

ysschools.org ysnews.com 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: FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH HOUSEHOLD SIZE

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1 ........ $21,775 ...........1,815 ............. 419 2 ........ $29,471 ...........2,456 ............. 567 3 ........ $37,167 ...........3,098 ............. 715 4 ........ $44,863 ...........3,739 ............. 863 5 ........ $52,559 ...........4,380 .......... 1,011 6 ........ $60,255 ...........5,022 .......... 1,159 7 ........ $67,951 ...........5,663 .......... 1,307 8 ....... $75,647 ...........6,304 .......... 1,455 For each additional member add: $7,696 ............ 642 .............. 148 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. 25. 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: • D Ta P / D T / T d a p / T d d i p t h e r i a , t e t a n u s , pertussis:

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Kindergarteners, four or more doses of DTap or DT, or any combination. If all four doses were given before the fourth birthday, a fifth dose is required. Grades 1–12, four or more doses of DTaP or DT, or any combination. Three doses of Td or a combination of Td and Tdap is the minimum acceptable for children age 7 and up. Grades 7–12, one dose of Tdap must be administered prior to entry. • Polio: K–5, 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 6–12, three or more doses of OPV or IPV. If the third dose of either series was administered prior to the fourth birthday, a fourth dose is required; if a combination of OPV and IPV was received, four doses of either vaccine are 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: 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): K–5, 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; however, if the second dose is administered at least 28 days after first dose, it is considered valid. Grades 6–9, 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. Please contact the Ohio Department of Health Immunization Program at 800-282-0546 or 614-466-4643 with questions or concerns. Immunization clinics School immunization clinics sponsored by the Greene County Combined Health District are available to all Greene County children and adults by advance appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 937-374-5600. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Immunization record must be brought to clinic. Call number above for information on accepted insurance/methods of payment. No eligible child will be denied service due to inability to pay. 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.

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