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Tappan Elementary Hosts Farewell Celebration

A Tappan Farewell Celebration will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the school. Current and former students, their families and employees are invited to share memories of their experiences at Tappan and tour the building during this open house format. Current students will have work on display. The staff and students are also preparing display boards and memorabilia to highlight the changes in education and at Tappan from 1952 to present day. Please join us!

Wednesday, May 29th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tappan Elementary 310 Bennett Avenue

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Student Artwork Featured at District Art Show

Selected artwork of Ravenna School District students, grades K - 12, was showcased at a district art show in the Ravenna High School Commons on Saturday, April 27th. The district is appreciative of the art teachers of the district: Jan Eskesen-Williams, Laurie Knisely, Harley Hall, Kathy O'Keeffe, Janet Gill, Kelle Arthur and Lisa McKenna, for their instruction, guidance, and for displaying the artwork that was shared with the community. Special thanks to Mrs. Teresa Bartoszek, physical education teacher, and some of her students, who participated in "flash mobs" to showcase physical fitness.

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District Handwriting Winners Recognized

Students in grades one through six recently participated in the Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Contest. Distrct winners were selected from among the grade level winners at each of the buildings. Congratulations to all of our students who exhibit outstanding handwriting! They were honored at the April Board of Education meeting where Board President Joan Seman presented certificates to each student. The program is organized by Mr. Ben Ribelin, West Park principal.

Pictured above: Cameron Back-West Main; Shane Skilton-Tappan;
Grace Rambler-Willyard; Ashley Reyes-Carlin; not pictured: Nicholas Anderson-Tappan.

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New Program for Carlin Elementary School

Portage Community Bank has partnered with Junior Achievement and Carlin Elementary School to educate elementary school children on free enterprise, business and economics. This spring, six Portage Community Bank employees are visiting Carlin Elementary to teach five 30 - 45 minute Junior Achievement lessons while serving as positive role models. These volunteers are sharing their time and expertise, teaching and connecting JA’s economic lessons to “the real world”. The Ravenna School District wishes to thank Portage Community Bank and Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio for this program.

Teacher Amy Adams and her first grade class with Charlie Grubbs, class volunteer from Portage Community Bank.

 

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	Spotlight on West Main Elementary Mrs. Janice Schelat's third grade class at West Main Elementary School participated in a great learning experience by attending the AT&T Classroom at KSU. The students had an opportunity to use various technology tools while there. To read more about their experience, please click here.
2012-2013 Spotlight Story Archives:
West Main	Willyard	Nutrition Services	RHS
West Park

 

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