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WELCOME MARIO BASORA Superintendent, Yellow Springs schools I am energized and excited to start the 2016–17 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 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, instructional 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 have transformed Yellow Springs Schools into the most innovative and progressive public school system in Ohio. 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 Mills Lawn School or McKinney/ Yellow Springs High School directly. We are always looking for warm smiles to encourage and nurture our students.

MATT HOUSH Principal, Mills Lawn School “Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” —Albert Einstein

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It’s time to start the 2016–17 school year! Our school staff is ready to engage your children through project work that focuses on critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration. We will build solid foundations in reading, math, and writing to ensure our students have the skills needed to be successful in a dynamic project-based learning environment. Mills Lawn will promote a positive and accepting culture that honors the individual and ensures there is room for differing opinions, perspectives and attitudes. We will teach our students to work together and value each other through an approach that weaves these important concepts into the fabric of the curriculum. As always, strong parent and community partnerships are vital 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. Our classrooms rely on volunteers to help support students and teachers in many ways including extra help with academics, field trips and social events. Please visit for lunch when you can and stay connected to the classroom through ongoing communication with our teachers. I hope you feel motivated to visit our school and plug in where you can. There are some important changes in staffing that will support our efforts this year. Please welcome our new staff members to Mills Lawn: Shannon Wilson (third grade), Carrie Juergens (fourth grade), Robert Grote (PE), Tamsin Trelawny-Cassity (paraprofessional) and Kelley Oberg (paraprofessional). 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 restful as well as exciting. I look forward to connecting with 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!

TIM KRIER Principal, McKinney Middle School and Yellow Springs High School “If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.”—John Dewey I’m delighted to welcome everyone back for the 2016–17 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 deeper learning focus through project-based learning. These efforts are guided by our school board’s 2020 Plan and have helped us this spring be named the Miami Valley’s best secondary building and one of Ohio’s best (#13) by US News & World Report. While these accolades might be big news to some, ultimately we prefer that all of this attention better supports our belief that students should 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. As the world continues to change and evolve, we owe our students the courage to transform their education for a new reality. As a school, we have a lot to look forward to as we add strong, new staff — Jaime Adoff (MMS English language arts), Steve Bleything (engineering via the Greene County Career Center), Brian Knostman (McKinney social studies), Kevin Lydy (YSHS social studies), Lori Pollock (instructional aide), Christopher Sidner (Spanish), Lorrie Sparrow-Knapp (MMS performing arts) and Lauren Sullivan (instructional aide) — 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 of 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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Professional development Teacher work days First day for grades K–12 Opening of school work bee, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Nursery and Kindergarten Room Meetings YG room mtg., 6 p.m.; OG room mtg., 7 p.m. First day of school School Welcome Picnic 6 –8 p.m. September 5 Labor Day — NO SCHOOL 6 YSHS/McKinney picture day 7 Two-hour late start 8 Picture day at Mills Lawn Elementary 13 Faculty panel/orientation (mandatory for new families) 21 Two-hour late start 25 Anything on Wheels (rain date Oct. 2) 5 Two-hour late start 14 Conference day — NO SCHOOL 14 WOEA day — NO SCHOOL 19 Two-hour late start 21 Conference day — NO SCHOOL 21 End of first quarter 24 Beginning of second quarter 2 Evening conferences, grades K–12 4 Professional development day — NO SCHOOL 8 Evening conferences, grades K–12 9 Two-hour late start 22 Thanksgiving Feast — early dismissal November 23–25 Thanksgiving holiday — NO SCHOOL 7 Two-hour late start 9 Holiday concert 15 Children’s cookie exchange 16 Conference trade day — NO SCHOOL December 16, 2016–January 2, 2017 WINTER BREAK December 19, 2016–January 2, 2017 WINTER BREAK January 3 — SCHOOL RESUMES 13 End of second quarter January 16 Martin Luther King Day — NO SCHOOL 17 Beginning of third quarter 25 Two-hour late start 27 Conference Day — NO SCHOOL 3 Conference Day — NO SCHOOL 16 Evening conferences, grades 7–12 February 20 Presidents’ Day — NO SCHOOL 21 Mid-winter break 21 Evening conferences, grades 7–12 22 Two-hour late start 26 Open house 3 Professional development day — NO SCHOOL 4 Comedy show and auction gala 8 Two-hour late start 17 End of third quarter 20 Beginning of fourth quarter 21 Evening conferences, grades K–6 23 Evening conferences, grades K–6 31 Conference day — NO SCHOOL 31 Conference trade day — NO SCHOOL April 3–7 SPRING BREAK April 10 — SCHOOL RESUMES 12 Two-hour late start 14 Conference Day — NO SCHOOL 26 Two-hour late start 5–6 Spring musical 8 Faculty Planning Retreat — NO SCHOOL 10 Two-hour late start 17 Annual Picnic and Graduation 6–8 p.m. 25 YSHS graduation — Class of 2017 26 End of fourth quarter; last day for students (2 hr. early release, YS) 27 Closing of school work bee 9 a.m.–2 p.m. 30 Last day for teachers

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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 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. ��

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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 ct. Crayola Crayons 2 plain plastic colored folders w/3-hole fasteners Headphones for computer use (no earbuds) 2 large boxes of tissues 1 pack 9 ounce paper cups 1 container antibacterial wipes Last Name A–K — one box quart size zip bags and box of band aids Last Name L–Z — one box gallon size zip bags and hand sanitizer GRADE 1 Backpack (no wheels) labeled with name 2 Expo dry erase fine point markers, black 2 boxes 24-count Crayola brand Crayons 2 boxes 10 ct. Crayola thin line markers 2 boxes No. 2 pencils (Ticonderoga or Dixon) 6 small glue sticks (Elmer’s only) 1 extra fine black Sharpie permanent marker 2 large boxes of tissues 2 boxes disinfectant wipes 1 hand sanitizer Headphones (no earbuds) Last name A–M: gallon-size Ziplock bags with slide Last name N–Z: quart size Ziplock bags with slide 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 count Crayola crayons 1 box 10-count Crayola thin line markers 3 boxes no. 2 Ticonderoga pencils 1 Pink Pearl large eraser 4 small glue sticks (Avery, Ross or Elmer’s) 1 pair Fiskars scissors (blunt) 3 large boxes of tissues Boys — one container disinfectant wipes Girls — one container baby wipes 1 box gallon-size Ziplock bags with slide 1 black and white composition notebook Headphones (no earbuds) — Mrs Mabra’s class only

McKINNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL The supplies requested below support the students’ 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, and classes will utilize a supply closet to organize project materials. 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 color plastic pocket folders with clasps 24 no. 2 pencils 1 pack colored pencils 1 pack washable markers 1 small pack, black fine tip dry erase markers 1 pack of 3 x 5 index cards Blunt-end scissors (left-handed if needed) 2 large boxes of tissues Last name A–K — quart size Ziplock bags Last name L–Z — gallon size Ziplock bags 2 containers antibacterial wipes GRADE 4 1 pencil pouch 2 glue sticks 36 no. 2 pencils 5 two-pocket folders (solid: red, blue, green, yellow, purple) 1 pack color pencils 1 set of fine markers 3 beveled erasers 1 pack two colored highlighters 1 set of dry erase markers with eraser 1 pair of student scissors 1 set of earbuds with case 1 package wide-ruled loose leaf paper 4 hard side composition books (red, blue, black, green) 2 boxes of tissues 2 containers sanitizing wipes Last name A–K — quart size Ziplock bags Last name L–Z — gallon size Ziplock bags GRADES 5 and 6 1 set earbuds 24 pencils 2 glue sticks 1 pencil box 1 pack Twistable style color pencils (12 pack or smaller) 1 one-inch binder Math: 2 blue two-pocket folders Social studies: 1 purple 100-page spiral notebook Science: 1 composition book, 1 green two-pocket folder with center prongs Reading/ELA: 1 red composition book, 1 red twopocket folder Ziplock bags: Last name A–G — snack size; H–N — quart size; O–Z — gallon size. 2 boxes of tissues 1 pack 3 x 5 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); eighth-grade students taking Math 1 need the 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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MANY THANKS TO SUSAN GRIFFITH AND SHARON HORNE AT THE YS BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR PROVIDING MUCH OF THE INFORMATION WITHIN THESE PAGES

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A.M. MILLS LAWN 6:58 269 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 7:00 126 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 7:02 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. at Carol Dr. 7:06 661 N. Enon Rd. 7:08 387 N. Enon Rd. 7:13 Fairfield Pike at Ridgecrest 7:15 King St. at Keystone Court 7:17 324 E. Dayton-YS Rd. 7:19 3777 Huston Rd. 7:21 3606 W. Enon Rd. 7:24 131 Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 7:27 543 Golden Willow Court 7:29 E. Enon Rd. at Paxson Dr. 7:34 W.S. College at Barbara 7:38 320 Corry St. (YS CCC) 7:50 Release students to enter school

P.M. MILLS LAWN 2:45 p.m.: Students released from building 660 W. S. College St. W.S. College at Barbara St. 543 Golden Willow Court 663 Y.S.-Fairfield 540 Fairfield Pike (on King St.) King St. at Keystone Court Y.S.-Fairfield at Carol Drive 661 Enon Rd. 387 N. Enon Rd. 324 E. 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 7:57 305 N. High St. 8:04 Fair Acres at Y.S.-Fairfield 8:06 535 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 8:08 269 Y.S. Fairfield Rd. 8:10 126 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 8:11 Y.S.-Fairfield at Lamont 8:12 108 Y.S. Fairfield Rd. 8:13 4762 Cornerstone Trail 8:18 22 W. Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 8:20 308 W. Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 8:24 3606 W. Enon Rd. 8:28 3194 Snively Rd. 8:30 3010 Snively Rd. 8:32 2908 Snively Rd. 8:39 Release students to go inside school

P.M. McKINNEY/YSHS 3:29 p.m.: Students released from building Fair Acres at Y.S. Fairfield (group stop) 535 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 269 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 126 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. Y.S.-Fairfield at Lamont Dr. 108 Y.S.-Fairfield Rd. 4762 Cornerstone Trail 387 N. Enon Rd. 22 W. Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 308 Dayton-Y.S. Rd. 3734 W. Enon Rd. 3194 Snively Rd. 3010 Snively Rd. 2908 Snively Rd. 3797 Huston Rd. Return to bus barn

A.M. MILLS LAWN 6:56 4860 U.S. 68 North 7:03 4821 Meredith Rd. 7:08 1850 Hilt Rd. 7:10 1680 Hilt Rd. 7:16 3450 Grinnell Rd. 7:20 Allen St. at Livermore 7:21 First driveway on Shawnee Drive 7:24 1450 Xenia Ave. 7:27 1475 Corry St. at Hyde Rd. 7:30 1424 Glen View 7:31 Pagosa Way at Spring Glen Dr. 7:32 Stewart Dr. at Helen Ct. 7:34 1455 Meadow Lane at Spillan Rd. 7:37 Southgate at Brookside Dr. 7:40 1325 Meadow Lane 7:42 1435 President St. 7:44 1200 block of Corry St. 7:46 1540 President St. 7:51 Release students to go inside

P.M. MILLS LAWN 2:45 p.m.: Students released from building 1450 Xenia Ave. Allen St. at Shawnee Dr. Allen St. at Livermore 1200 block of Corry St. Corry St. at President St. 1435 President St. 1430 Glen View at Spring Glen Pagosa Way at Spring Glen Dr. Stewart Dr. at Helen Court Southview at Spillan Rd. 1455 Meadow Lane at Spillan Rd. 1325 Meadow Ln. 4860 U.S. 68 North 4821 Meredith Rd. 1850 Hilt Rd. 1680 Hilt Rd. S.R. 370 at William and Mary Ct. 3450 Grinnell Rd. To McKinney /YSHS

A.M. McKINNEY/YSHS 8:10 4862 U.S. 68 North 8:13 4730 Meredith Rd. 8:18 1850 Hilt Rd. 8:21 S.R. 370 at William and Mary Court 8:26 3450 Grinnell Rd. 8:30 1200 block of Corry St. 8:33 1435 President St. 8:35 Miami Drive at Southgate 8:36 1435 Southgate 8:43 Release students to go inside

P.M. McKINNEY/YSHS 3:29 p.m.: Students released from building 4862 U.S. 68 North 4730 Meredith Rd. 1850 Hilt Rd. 4300 S.R. 370 at William and Mary Court 3450 Grinnell Rd. 1200 block of Corry St. 1435 President St. Miami Drive at Southgate 1435 Southgate 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.

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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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 Dawn Boyer, director of advancement

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) 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 Mary Stukenberg, interim 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. 19 Kindergarten: Friday, Aug. 19

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. 19

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 2 . 5 – 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

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MILLS LAWN ELEMENTARY Linnea Denman, Kindergarten Jeananne Turner-Smith, Kindergarten Jessica Liming, 1st grade Jennifer Scavone, 1st grade Mikasa Simms, 1st grade Heidi Hoover, 2nd grade Jessica Liming, 2nd grade Debra Mabra, 2nd grade Megan Bennett, 3rd grade Peg Morgan, 3rd grade Shannon Wilson, 3rd grade Vickie Hitchcock, 4th grade Carrie Juergens, 4th grade Jacqueline Pohl, 4th grade Dione Barclay, 5th grade Cheryl Lowe, 5th grade Sarah Amin, 6th grade Maggie Demarse, 6th grade Jody Pettiford, 6th grade Kristin McNeely, Reading Center Jen Clark, Intervention specialist Linda Kalter, Intervention specialist Amy Minehart, Art Brian Mayer, Band/Orchestra Jo Frannye Reichert, Music/Choir Robert Grote, Physical education John Gudgel, Counselor Karla Horvath, Instructional aide Jane Jako, Instructional aide Kelley Oberg, Instructional aide Laura Pollock, Instructional aide Tamsin Trelawny-Cassity, Instructional aide Vicki Willis, Instructional aide Eli Hurwitz, Library media McKINNEY SCHOOL Jaime Adoff, Language arts Hilary Ripenhoff, Language arts, resource math, 7th grade science Karleen Materne, Art, Multimedia Brian Mayer, Band, orchestra Elizabeth Lutz, Speech, drama

Brian Knostman, Social studies Jeff Collins, Math Rebecca Eastman, Science Kate Lohmeyer, Health, physical education Elizabeth Simon, Art Lynne Wooten-Mitchell, Guidance counselor Jody Chick, Intervention specialist, multi-age Demitria Hoad, Instructional aide Connie Richeson, Instructional aide Lauren Sullivan, Instructional aide YELLOW SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Chris Sidner, 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 Kevin Lydy, 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 Etta Marie Valdez, Instructional aide DISTRICTWIDE Donna First, Special education coordinator Craig Carter, Maintenance supervisor Laura Taylor, Social worker Jeanne Barker, Nurse Tina Bujenovic, Nurse Vicki Williamson, school psychologist Jacob Steberl, Technology

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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 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 staff 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. Friends Preschool serves children ages 3–5 from both Yellow Springs and Cedar Cliff school districts.

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 Monday, Aug. 15, by 9 a.m. The Mills Lawn School open house will be held on Wednesday, 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

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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. 8. 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. 8, 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. 15, 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: TBA BOYS SOCCER: Ben Van Ausdal, 767-8747 VOLLEYBALL: Chris Linkhart, 372-1218 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: art, $35; multimedia arts, $35; sculpture/ceramics, $35. Fees will also be collected for high school advanced placement classes as follows: calculus, $15; chemistry, $15; biology, $15; history, $20; physics, $15; anatomy, $25; and AP exams, $94 each (subject to change); graduation fee, $70. 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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SCHOOL NOTES 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 6 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:

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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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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: Kindergarteners, four or more doses of DTap or DT, or any combination. If all four doses were given

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before the fourth birthday, a fifth dose is required. If the fourth dose was administered at least six months after the third dose, and on or after the fourth birthday, a fifth dose is not 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–6, three or more doses. Final dose must have been given on or after the fourth birthday, regardless of the number of previous doses. If a combination of OPV and IPV was received, four doses of either vaccine are required. Grades 7–12, three or more doses of OPV or IPV. If the third dose of either series was received 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–6, 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 7–10, one dose of varicella vaccine must be administered on or after the first birthday. • MCV4 (meningococcal): Grade 7, one dose of meningococcal (serogroup A, C, W and Y) vaccine must be administered prior to entry. Grade 12, two doses of meningococcal (serogroup A, C, W and Y) vaccine must be administered prior to entry. Notes: Please contact the Ohio Department of Health Immunization Program at 800-282-0546 or 614-4664643 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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