Community Update, March 2022

COMMUNITY UPDATE Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools

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March 2022

W E February 2022

North Disney Trip 1 to 1 Technology Update South High Fab Lab And More . . .

A Message from Your Superintendent I hope that this newsletter finds you and your family well and that you had a restful Spring Break! It is hard to believe that we are in the last quarter of the school year.

This is a very exciting time of year for our students, particularly our seniors. They are in the process of preparing for graduation and the next chapter of their lives. To their parents, it probably seems like it was just yesterday that they entered kindergarten! The time passes so quickly. This week, our seniors will be sent a link to enter information that will be displayed at graduation. Please encourage your student to fill this out so that we can honor them.

There have been many great things happening in and out of our classrooms. I hope that this month you will be able to enjoy one of the student activities on our campuses, a play at the PAC or catch a game at one of our schools.

Photo credited to NH Athletics Rangers armed for success!

As we finish the school year, we will continue to remain steadfast in our commitment to our community and our students!

Stay strong and stay well!

Sincerely, Steve Thompson Superintendent Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools steve.thompson@weschools.org (440) 975-3757

March 2022

Great job presenting the South Express Store to the W-E Board of Education!

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TREASURER'S UPDATE Congratulations Willoughby-Eastlake Treasurer's Department!

This month, the Auditor of the State of Ohio, Keith Faber, presented the Treasurer's Office with the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

In addition to this award, Willoughby-Eastlake has been given a four star rating by the Office of the Auditor, with respect to transparency in government. The StaRS Rating System is a measure that determines whether or not government entities are compliant with Ohio Sunshine Laws. In addition to being evaluated as "compliant" entities are also recognized when they go beyond meeting Sunshine Laws. Willoughby-Eastlake was rated compliant and also recognized for meeting all seven of the best practices in this area. This is the highest possible rating that can be achieved. You can learn more about StaRS here: Ohio Auditor StaRS Rating System.

Nick Ciarniello, Treasurer/CFO Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools

Ohio Auditor Keith Faber (R) & Nick Ciarniello, Treasurer (L)

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SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS North High Marching Band and Choir During Spring Break, the North High Marching Band and Choir traveled to Disney World in Orlando, Florida to participate in the Magic Kingdom Parade. This trip was the culmination of four years of fundraising done by each student and their families in order to pay for the trip.

"I was so proud to see our students performing.

They have worked tirelessly to prepare for the trip and were amazing at Disney," stated Scott Sell, North High Band Director. "The students and their families faced several hurdles due to COVID-19 over the past two years but never lost sight of their goal, the trip to Disney! This was an incredible experience and better than anything I could have imagined!"

Along with the Marching Band, the 49 members of the North High Choir traveled to Disney. While there they had the opportunity to participate in a recording workshop. Choir Director, Devra Levine stated, "Traveling to Disney with our students was a great experience for them and also for me, as their director. The workshop allowed them to experience singing and performing on a whole new level. Every student reported that they loved the trip and wish it had lasted even longer!"

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SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

"It was an experience that was worth the four year wait in band. I got to spend Spring Break with my friends and made memories that not everyone gets to do. My most memorable experience was getting to experience Epcot for the first time. It was an unforgettable trip."

Sarah Chase, Class of 2022 Willoughby-Eastlake Schools Community Update

SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS Eastlake Middle Art Contest Winners Congratulations to the Eastlake Middle School students who received ribbons from Willoughby Mayor Fiala at the Willoughby Arts Collaborative opening ceremony for their artwork. Each student designed work that fit the Middle School prompt, "Traditional Family Foods/Meals."

There were also several students whose artwork was accepted to this show and will be displayed throughout the District during the next few months.

Casey Boehmer - Best in Show

Ta'Niya Carpenter - 1st place

Alvia Giangiacomo - 3rd place

Ta'Niya Carpenter - 2nd place

Kailyn Brignoni - 4th place March 2022

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SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS South High Digital Fabrication Students at South High collaborated with Replay For Kids to modify toys and assistive technology for children with special needs. During the process, students had to take apart the toy, find the correct button and solder new connections onto the small button. Once the new connections were in place, they drilled a small hole in the side of the toy for the new wires to go through. At the conclusion of their work, they had converted 30 toys to be distributed by Replay for Kids.

1:1 Technology Update The Willoughby-Eastlake School District was able to purchase Chromebooks using funds provided by the Federal ECF Grant.

It has been a goal of the district to increase access to technology so that all students would have computers available to them on a 1 to 1 basis.

After Spring Break, we will roll out 1:1 in grades 3 through 5. The remaining students in grades 6 through 12 will receive devices when returning to the classroom in the Fall.

For the final group of students, those in grades K through 2, technology will be provided to them through classroom Chromebook carts.

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SCHOOL VIEWS NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

North High's Ranger Buck Store was a HUGE SUCCESS.

SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Students at South High School were invited to attend a Summer Job Fair. Thank you to our local business partners and Mrs. Finnegan for making this opportunity possible and Mr. Collins for setting up the event!

March 2022

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SCHOOL VIEWS NORTHERN CAREER INSTITUTE

ACROSS THE DISTRICT

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SCHOOL VIEWS

E EASTLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL M S

WILLOWICK MIDDLE SCHOOL

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WILLOUGHBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ROYALVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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CONGRATULATIONS Ashley Chase North High School Class of 2024 Ashley won second place in the Ursuline College 2022 High School Writing Contest. Her poem, "Fill my Mind with Knowledge" was chosen from over 100 entries.

Congratulations Ashley!

Julie Oostdyk Grant Elementary School Classroom Teacher Mrs. Oostdyk was inducted into Eastlake North High's Hall of Fame for track and field!

Congratulations!

North & South High Acadec Teams

This month, the teams from both North and South competed at the State Competition! Great work students!

Royalview Elementary School Royalview received a PBIS Grant for $5,000 from the state SST (State Support Team) and also a $5,000 STEM Grant from Batelle for Kids.

Great work Roadrunners!

CAR RAFFLE INFORMATION The Willoughby-Eastlake Schools Foundation would like to thank Serpentini Chevrolet of Willoughby Hills and The Chevy Network, who have generously donated a 2022 Malibu LT which is currently being raffled off to benefit W-E students. Once you have purchased your tickets, select the organization/s that will receive 100% of the proceeds from the sale.

Purchase Deadline May 27, 2022 at 12:01 a.m.

Drawing Date June 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

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EACH CHILD READS GRANT The Willoughby-Eastlake School District was one of only 12 districts in the state to be awarded the competitive Each Child Reads Grant.

The participating buildings will receive professional development and support for teachers and principals to improve their ability to provide instruction for children with dyslexia. This work will then be replicated in each of the other elementary school buildings.

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Department of Education

Word Recognition

The ability to transform print into spoken language

Language Comprehension

The ability to understand spoken language

Reading Comrehension EachChild OurFuture

COMMUNITY CORNER Willoughby-Eastlake Schools serves seven communities: Eastlake, Lakeline, Timberlake, Waite Hill, Willoughby, Willoughby Hills and Willowick. Many of these communities have recreation departments and senior centers that offer multiple events, classes and activities for students and their families. You can find their websites here and become active in your community!

EASTLAKE Recreation Leagues Senior Center

VILLAGE OF TIMBERLAKE

Willoughby

WILLOUGHBY HILLS

Website

Recreation Department Senior Center

Recreation Department Senior Center

WAITE HILL Website

WILLOWICK Recreation Department Senior Center

*Lakeline does not have a website.

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ATTENDANCE NUMBERS Please be sure to report your student's absence.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Edison Elementary School

(440) 283-2176

Grant Elementary School

(440) 283-4085

Jefferson Elementary School

(440) 283-2177

Longfellow Elementary School

(440) 283-4086

Royalview Elementary School

(440) 283-2179

School of Innovation

(440) 283-2149

MIDDLE SCHOOLS Eastlake Middle School

(440) 283-4084

School of Innovation

(440) 283-2149

Willoughby Middle School

(440) 283-2182

Willowick Middle School

(440) 283-2183

HIGH SCHOOLS North High School

(440) 283-2178

South High School

(440) 283-2180

NCI Eastlake

(440) 283-4087

NCI Willoughby

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Important Info & Updates Questions?

Email us anytime at PR@weschools.org

DISTRICT CALENDAR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR DISTRICT MASTER CALENDAR - allows you to filter calendar events by school and dates, print and export the calendar for transfer to electronic device W-E Tip! Check your school's website for any additional events by the school or parent/booster organizations.

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION? Do you have a question about the Willoughby-Eastlake School District and you are not sure who to ask?

STEP 1: Go to the source of your question.

Classroom related - contact your child's teacher Building related - contact your building administrator W-E Website - our website has lots of great information Not sure? Contact the Board of Education Office at (440) 946-5000 or email pr@weschools.org and someone will be happy to assist you.

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