Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Next Upcoming Heritage Ptsa Meeting for 2011
The next general Heritage Ptsa Meeting for 2011 will be held on Thursday March 10, 2011 at 6:00pm with the board meeting at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held in the library.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
New Day and Time for Heritage PTSA Meeting
The regular Heritage PTSA meeting for December has been changed. The new day and time for the regular meeting is now Wednesday, December 8 at 7:45 PM in the Heritage Middle School library.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Board Presentation of Proposed Cuts
Here's the link to all the proposed cuts as a result of the levy failure:
http://www.painesville-city.k12.oh.us/Downloads/Board%20Presentation%20Nov%2022.pdf
http://www.painesville-city.k12.oh.us/Downloads/Board%20Presentation%20Nov%2022.pdf
Proposed Cuts and a Pending Recount
As you probably already know, the Painesville City Schools levy issue did not pass. After counting provisional ballots, it lost by 29 votes. Last night the board voted at their special work session to pay $600 for a recount of that election. In case the recount does not come out positive for the schools, many possible cuts were proposed for our schools. More information will be posted here soon on what those cuts will or may be. The schools have a $2.5 million shortfall for which they need to compensate to balance the budget.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Painesville City Local School Board Meeting
At the school board meeting tonight, it was announced that the 200 provisional ballots have yet to be counted. The results should be available either this Friday, November 19th or Monday, November 22nd of next week. A work session of the board is scheduled for next Monday, November 22nd, at Harvey and it is open to the public. However, there will be no option for the public to speak, only to observe. If you are interested in finding out what is happening, please attend.
Meeting with the Superintendant
Attention all Heritage PTSA members. You have been invited to a meeting with all PTSA/PTA/PTO members in the Painesville City School District with Superintendant Dr. Michael Hanlon. This meeting is for PTSA/PTA/PTO members only. It will be held Tuesday, November 16th at 4:30 PM at Maple Elementary School.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Next Painesville City Schools Board of Education Meeting
The next regular meeting of the PCLS Board of Education will be held on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 7 PM. It is held in the multi-purpose room of Harvey High School.
Friday, November 5, 2010
ADVOCACY ALERT FROM OHIO PTA
The House of Representatives Must Act to Ensure Historic Improvements Are Not Lost
National PTA needs your help to encourage the House of Representatives to vote on S. 3307, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, when they return from the November elections. PTA members should reach out to their representatives to urge swift action on this bill in order to enact its many improvements to child nutrition programs into law.
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act increases access to vital anti-hunger measures, improves the nutrition quality of foods served in schools, and provides the supports necessary for school food service workers to meet the needs of American children. The $4.5 billion increase in child nutrition funding over the next ten years provided under the bill is a substantial investment at a time when both child hunger and obesity are at alarming levels. The bill includes common-sense measures to help ensure that both of these trends can be reversed, including supports for the direct certification process, updated nutrition standards for all foods served in schools, increased access to local produce and school gardens, and enhanced notification and engagement of parents and the surrounding community in matters that affect the well-being of students.
It is essential that our nation’s students are provided healthy, nutritious options in school in order for them to reach their physical and academic potential. We need your help to influence Congress and make sure this legislation becomes the priority it must be.
Take Action Today! Contact your Representatives today and let them know that the health of our children cannot wait another year.
Please visit http://capwiz.com/npta2/home
(If you cannot click on this link you may wish to type it into your address bar of your browser and hit enter)
National PTA needs your help to encourage the House of Representatives to vote on S. 3307, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, when they return from the November elections. PTA members should reach out to their representatives to urge swift action on this bill in order to enact its many improvements to child nutrition programs into law.
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act increases access to vital anti-hunger measures, improves the nutrition quality of foods served in schools, and provides the supports necessary for school food service workers to meet the needs of American children. The $4.5 billion increase in child nutrition funding over the next ten years provided under the bill is a substantial investment at a time when both child hunger and obesity are at alarming levels. The bill includes common-sense measures to help ensure that both of these trends can be reversed, including supports for the direct certification process, updated nutrition standards for all foods served in schools, increased access to local produce and school gardens, and enhanced notification and engagement of parents and the surrounding community in matters that affect the well-being of students.
It is essential that our nation’s students are provided healthy, nutritious options in school in order for them to reach their physical and academic potential. We need your help to influence Congress and make sure this legislation becomes the priority it must be.
Take Action Today! Contact your Representatives today and let them know that the health of our children cannot wait another year.
Please visit http://capwiz.com/npta2/home
(If you cannot click on this link you may wish to type it into your address bar of your browser and hit enter)
Help for English as a Second Language Students
Know a student that is struggling due to a language barrier? The Lau Resource Center at the Ohio DOE makes sure that students in Ohio with limited English proficiency receive the same education opportunities as their English-speaking peers. For more information, visit http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?Page=3&TopicRelationID=890&Content=93630
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Student Art Contest - Win $100!
Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio is seeking submissions of art to be featured as the cover design for our 2011-2012 Program Guide. The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2011.
Entrants must be a student (PreK-12). For all the contest details and entry forms, please click here and visit our website...: http://www.yaneo.org/who/events_article.php?ID=151
Entrants must be a student (PreK-12). For all the contest details and entry forms, please click here and visit our website...: http://www.yaneo.org/who/events_article.php?ID=151
Learn About Credit Flexibility
Webinar on Nov. 17 to focus on engaging families and communities in credit flexibility. Many real-world educational experiences are available for students through credit flexibility if they have commitment and involvement from their families as well as Ohio business and civic leaders. On Nov. 17 from 2 to 3 p.m., this Web conference will explore how students can maximize the credit flexibility option. For more information and to register, click here: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=1864&ContentID=82749
Monday, November 1, 2010
Reminder: No November PTSA Meeting
Just a reminder! There will be no General Heritage PTSA meeting in the month of November. The next general meeting will be held on Thursday, December 9th at 6:30 PM in the Heritage Middle School Library.
Thank You from Fall Dance Committee
Hello PTSA Members,
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Because of you, our first Fall Dance was a huge success. Thank you for all your donations. Thanks to the staff for chaperoning. Thanks to the kitchen crew. We appreciate everything. Once again "Thank You"!!!
Respectfully submitted,
The Fall Dance Committee
Sue Caranci and Lynnice Spikes
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Because of you, our first Fall Dance was a huge success. Thank you for all your donations. Thanks to the staff for chaperoning. Thanks to the kitchen crew. We appreciate everything. Once again "Thank You"!!!
Respectfully submitted,
The Fall Dance Committee
Sue Caranci and Lynnice Spikes
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Applications for Junior Leadership Academy
Heritage Middle School PTSA has application forms available for any student and their parents who are interested in participating in the Junior Leadership Academy. Deadline for Heritage students only is November 5th. If you are interested, please email Karen Wivell at kwivell2000@yahoo.com and the application will be sent to you. Information on the program is below.
Leadership Lake County was founded in 1986 by a prominent group of community leaders to ensure a continued legacy of committed, diverse, and well informed leaders in Lake County. Our graduates run for political office, champion causes, mentor youth, promote the arts and have been recognized and honored for their business successes and community service. In 1996 Leadership Lake County launched a Youth Program. This unique opportunity allowed high school juniors a behind the scenes look at Lake County.
Leadership Lake County expanded its programming with the development of the Junior Leadership Academy. Sixth grade students meet one Saturday a month over a five month period learning about Lake County and developing their leadership skills.
The goals for Leadership Junior Leadership Academy include:
• Students will identify a career in which they are interested, research the requirements for pursuing that career, and determine the action steps they would need to take to get there. “Action Steps” may include: Increased performance in science if he or she is interested in medicine, increased school attendance, improved performance on the proficiency test in the area most related to the career, etc.
• Students will set a personal or academic goal, with the help of a student mentor (LLC Youth Alumni), and be able to form an action plan for achieving the identified goal.
• Students and parents will have an increased awareness of educational opportunities in the area via guest speakers and on site visits.
• Students and parents will be able to identify financial strategies for college planning.
• Students will be able to develop skills necessary for any career development including but not limited to: goal setting, problem solving, communication, working with others, and organization.
• Students will get an opportunity to evaluate different career opportunities.
Each day takes place at a location related to the theme for the day. Students will participate in a series of experiential activities built around the day’s theme. Each program day is led by Mrs. Petro, Youth Program Coordinator at Leadership Lake County, and is assisted in the facilitation by Rae Grady, Education Coordinator at Crossroads, and Adult Leadership Alumni. The students work in small groups led by high school juniors and seniors that have participated in the high school Leadership Lake County Youth Program.
Each day starts at 8:30 am and ends at 12:00.
Student Requirements:
In order to participate in this program, students must do the following:
• Attend all sessions (only one absence is allowed).
• Maintain a reflection/ journal log.
• Participate in all group activities.
• Come to each program day dressed appropriately. (Wear the shirt provided).
• Display appropriate behavior - be respectful of speakers and other students.
Cost:
There is a $75 fee for this program. This fee helps to pay for food and materials. Financial assistance is available. Tuition is not to be submitted with the application. Parents will be invoiced for the tuition along with the acceptance letter.
Selection:
We are capable of selecting 40 students for the JLA Class 2011. Selection is based on application criteria, demographics (equal selection amongst schools), and male-female ratio. Only applications turned in by the deadline will be considered.
All forms are due into the Leadership Lake County offices by November 5th for Heritage Middle School students only.
Students will receive notice of their acceptance in mid-November.
Any questions can be directed to Elizabeth Petro at Leadership Lake County or youth@leadershiplakecounty.org (440-352-7520)
Junior Leadership Academy Schedule 2010-2011
December 4, 2010
Opening Retreat
The goal of this 3 hour session is for students and facilitators to get acquainted, develop group team-building skills, and explore leadership dynamics.
January 15, 2011
Theme: Goal Setting
Students will identify the career that they are most interested to research. Counselors from Lakeland Community College will talk to students about what they can do now and in the future to prepare for a career. Students will then set a personal or academic goal they would like to pursue (ex. Improved grades, develop better communication skills). Adult facilitators and high school student mentors will help the students develop an action plan to complete that goal.
February 19, 2011
Theme: Communication
The experiential learning activities on this day will help students to identify and improve communication skills. Students will also get a look at careers involving communication skills.
March 19, 2011
Theme: Problem Solving
Students will participate in hands-on-activities designed to develop problem solving skills. They will then identify “problems” that may keep them from meeting their goal and brainstorm ways to solve that problem. Students will visit various career professionals to see problem solving in action.
April 16, 2011
Theme: Working with Others
This day has proven to be one of the most worthwhile experiences of the entire program. This day involves having the students work with other people to offer a service to others. This can include a community service project with other student groups, helping the elderly at Breckenridge Village, or working with the clients at the Lake County Board of MR/DD.
May 16, 2011
Leadership in Action
*Optional full day session. Students must be excused from school to attend.
The final program day is a full day of on-site visits to locations that are not available to us on Saturdays. The site visits are designed based on the interests of the students. These can include, but are not limited to: the courthouse, the hospital, a construction company, or an animal rehabilitation center. Students will have the opportunity to meet with professionals in various fields. The professionals will talk to students about their career and answer questions from the students. The day ends with a graduation “party” for the students and parents.
Leadership Lake County was founded in 1986 by a prominent group of community leaders to ensure a continued legacy of committed, diverse, and well informed leaders in Lake County. Our graduates run for political office, champion causes, mentor youth, promote the arts and have been recognized and honored for their business successes and community service. In 1996 Leadership Lake County launched a Youth Program. This unique opportunity allowed high school juniors a behind the scenes look at Lake County.
Leadership Lake County expanded its programming with the development of the Junior Leadership Academy. Sixth grade students meet one Saturday a month over a five month period learning about Lake County and developing their leadership skills.
The goals for Leadership Junior Leadership Academy include:
• Students will identify a career in which they are interested, research the requirements for pursuing that career, and determine the action steps they would need to take to get there. “Action Steps” may include: Increased performance in science if he or she is interested in medicine, increased school attendance, improved performance on the proficiency test in the area most related to the career, etc.
• Students will set a personal or academic goal, with the help of a student mentor (LLC Youth Alumni), and be able to form an action plan for achieving the identified goal.
• Students and parents will have an increased awareness of educational opportunities in the area via guest speakers and on site visits.
• Students and parents will be able to identify financial strategies for college planning.
• Students will be able to develop skills necessary for any career development including but not limited to: goal setting, problem solving, communication, working with others, and organization.
• Students will get an opportunity to evaluate different career opportunities.
Each day takes place at a location related to the theme for the day. Students will participate in a series of experiential activities built around the day’s theme. Each program day is led by Mrs. Petro, Youth Program Coordinator at Leadership Lake County, and is assisted in the facilitation by Rae Grady, Education Coordinator at Crossroads, and Adult Leadership Alumni. The students work in small groups led by high school juniors and seniors that have participated in the high school Leadership Lake County Youth Program.
Each day starts at 8:30 am and ends at 12:00.
Student Requirements:
In order to participate in this program, students must do the following:
• Attend all sessions (only one absence is allowed).
• Maintain a reflection/ journal log.
• Participate in all group activities.
• Come to each program day dressed appropriately. (Wear the shirt provided).
• Display appropriate behavior - be respectful of speakers and other students.
Cost:
There is a $75 fee for this program. This fee helps to pay for food and materials. Financial assistance is available. Tuition is not to be submitted with the application. Parents will be invoiced for the tuition along with the acceptance letter.
Selection:
We are capable of selecting 40 students for the JLA Class 2011. Selection is based on application criteria, demographics (equal selection amongst schools), and male-female ratio. Only applications turned in by the deadline will be considered.
All forms are due into the Leadership Lake County offices by November 5th for Heritage Middle School students only.
Students will receive notice of their acceptance in mid-November.
Any questions can be directed to Elizabeth Petro at Leadership Lake County or youth@leadershiplakecounty.org (440-352-7520)
Junior Leadership Academy Schedule 2010-2011
December 4, 2010
Opening Retreat
The goal of this 3 hour session is for students and facilitators to get acquainted, develop group team-building skills, and explore leadership dynamics.
January 15, 2011
Theme: Goal Setting
Students will identify the career that they are most interested to research. Counselors from Lakeland Community College will talk to students about what they can do now and in the future to prepare for a career. Students will then set a personal or academic goal they would like to pursue (ex. Improved grades, develop better communication skills). Adult facilitators and high school student mentors will help the students develop an action plan to complete that goal.
February 19, 2011
Theme: Communication
The experiential learning activities on this day will help students to identify and improve communication skills. Students will also get a look at careers involving communication skills.
March 19, 2011
Theme: Problem Solving
Students will participate in hands-on-activities designed to develop problem solving skills. They will then identify “problems” that may keep them from meeting their goal and brainstorm ways to solve that problem. Students will visit various career professionals to see problem solving in action.
April 16, 2011
Theme: Working with Others
This day has proven to be one of the most worthwhile experiences of the entire program. This day involves having the students work with other people to offer a service to others. This can include a community service project with other student groups, helping the elderly at Breckenridge Village, or working with the clients at the Lake County Board of MR/DD.
May 16, 2011
Leadership in Action
*Optional full day session. Students must be excused from school to attend.
The final program day is a full day of on-site visits to locations that are not available to us on Saturdays. The site visits are designed based on the interests of the students. These can include, but are not limited to: the courthouse, the hospital, a construction company, or an animal rehabilitation center. Students will have the opportunity to meet with professionals in various fields. The professionals will talk to students about their career and answer questions from the students. The day ends with a graduation “party” for the students and parents.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
GEARUP Parental Involvement Survey Field Test
On behalf of the Parents for Public Education of Greater Cincinnati, Ohio PTA has been asked to share the following survey link with our parent network.
http://snipurl.com/gu_parent_survey
PPSGC is a partner with the GEARUP Program (Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) with the University of Cincinnati. This parent involvement survey is designed to gather parent input on the tool.
Thank you for your help!
http://snipurl.com/gu_parent_survey
PPSGC is a partner with the GEARUP Program (Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) with the University of Cincinnati. This parent involvement survey is designed to gather parent input on the tool.
Thank you for your help!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Million Hours of Power
VOTE TODAY AND EVERY DAY THROUGH OCTOBER!
Winning a $250,000 Grant from Pepsi Refresh Can Ensure Success of Million Hours of Power -- Help Bring More Men to PTA! Help us by forwarding this information to your fellow PTA members and family and friends and ask them support a great cause.
National PTA® with our Million Hours of Power campaign is still eligible for the Pepsi Refresh Project during October, having finished as one of the top 100 vote-getters in September. PTA can earn a $250,000 grant for the Million Hours of Power male involvement campaign if you and your PTA help us generate votes.
WHAT IS MILLION HOURS OF POWER?
Million Hours of Power is a campaign to inspire men to dedicate at least one million hours of service to the health, education, and well-being of America's youth during this school year. The benefits to children are tremendous when parents get involved. Million Hours of Power has already generated more than 5,000 hours of service from men for the benefit of children, schools, and communities.
Winning the Pepsi Refresh project will allow PTA to build on this momentum. The grant will support town hall meetings, fund tool kits for local PTAs, launch media campaigns, and promote a male volunteer of the year award. These are just some of the ways the grant can provide PTA resources to educate men on how critical their involvement is to their children's development.
HOW TO HELP:
Just go to www.refresheverything.com/millionhoursofpower and sign up using an e-mail address (view this instructional video for more information about voting). For your convenience, you can bookmark the Pepsi Refresh link on your web browser or visit PTA.org and vote from our homepage. You can also text your vote to 102484 if you do not wish to register an e-mail address (send to Pepsi at 73774).
Most importantly, you can help by encouraging others to vote. There are great tools on the Pepsi Refresh project website to spread the word using Facebook, Twitter, and more. Plus, you can support other organizations, including local PTAs, by voting for as many as 10 different projects. Just be sure to post a comment on other project sites indicating your support and asking for support for Million Hours of Power.
Winning a $250,000 Grant from Pepsi Refresh Can Ensure Success of Million Hours of Power -- Help Bring More Men to PTA! Help us by forwarding this information to your fellow PTA members and family and friends and ask them support a great cause.
National PTA® with our Million Hours of Power campaign is still eligible for the Pepsi Refresh Project during October, having finished as one of the top 100 vote-getters in September. PTA can earn a $250,000 grant for the Million Hours of Power male involvement campaign if you and your PTA help us generate votes.
WHAT IS MILLION HOURS OF POWER?
Million Hours of Power is a campaign to inspire men to dedicate at least one million hours of service to the health, education, and well-being of America's youth during this school year. The benefits to children are tremendous when parents get involved. Million Hours of Power has already generated more than 5,000 hours of service from men for the benefit of children, schools, and communities.
Winning the Pepsi Refresh project will allow PTA to build on this momentum. The grant will support town hall meetings, fund tool kits for local PTAs, launch media campaigns, and promote a male volunteer of the year award. These are just some of the ways the grant can provide PTA resources to educate men on how critical their involvement is to their children's development.
HOW TO HELP:
Just go to www.refresheverything.com/millionhoursofpower and sign up using an e-mail address (view this instructional video for more information about voting). For your convenience, you can bookmark the Pepsi Refresh link on your web browser or visit PTA.org and vote from our homepage. You can also text your vote to 102484 if you do not wish to register an e-mail address (send to Pepsi at 73774).
Most importantly, you can help by encouraging others to vote. There are great tools on the Pepsi Refresh project website to spread the word using Facebook, Twitter, and more. Plus, you can support other organizations, including local PTAs, by voting for as many as 10 different projects. Just be sure to post a comment on other project sites indicating your support and asking for support for Million Hours of Power.
No General Meeting in November
Please note there will be no general Heritage Middle School PTSA meeting in November. The next general meeting of the Heritage Middle School PTSA is scheduled for Thursday, December 9th at 6:30 PM in the Heritage Middle School Library.
Outdoor YMCA Fall Festival
Saturday, October 30 Noon - 3 pm
For the whole family. Activities include pumpkin carving,
crafts, rock climbing, home made apple crisp, games, hay
rides, cupcake decorating and the popular seed spitting
contest. How far can you spit?
FEE: $5 per person
Register at any Lake County YMCA, by phone
(440) 259-2724 or online at www.lakecountyymca.org
Questions? Senior Program Director Dave Duricky (440)
259-2724 or dduricky@lakecountyymca.org.
Learn more about the Outdoor YMCA
online www.theoutdoorymca.org
Únase a nosotros para el Festival de Otoño!
AL AIRE LIBRE YMCA
Sábado, 30 de octubre 12 - 3:00 pm
Para toda la familia. Las actividades incluyen la
calabaza talla, la artesanÃa, la escalada en roca, hecho
en casa crujiente de manzana, juegos, paseos en heno,
magdalenala decoración y el concurso de escupir semillas
populares. ¿Hasta dónde puede escupir?
COSTO: $ 5 por persona
Registro en cualquier YMCA del Condado de Lake, por
teléfono (440) 259-2724 o en lÃnea en www.lakecountyymca.org
¿Preguntas? Director del Programa Senior Duricky Dave
(440) 259-2724 o dduricky@lakecountyymca.org.
Aprenda más acerca de la YMCA al aire libre
www.theoutdoorymca.org en lÃnea
For the whole family. Activities include pumpkin carving,
crafts, rock climbing, home made apple crisp, games, hay
rides, cupcake decorating and the popular seed spitting
contest. How far can you spit?
FEE: $5 per person
Register at any Lake County YMCA, by phone
(440) 259-2724 or online at www.lakecountyymca.org
Questions? Senior Program Director Dave Duricky (440)
259-2724 or dduricky@lakecountyymca.org.
Learn more about the Outdoor YMCA
online www.theoutdoorymca.org
Únase a nosotros para el Festival de Otoño!
AL AIRE LIBRE YMCA
Sábado, 30 de octubre 12 - 3:00 pm
Para toda la familia. Las actividades incluyen la
calabaza talla, la artesanÃa, la escalada en roca, hecho
en casa crujiente de manzana, juegos, paseos en heno,
magdalenala decoración y el concurso de escupir semillas
populares. ¿Hasta dónde puede escupir?
COSTO: $ 5 por persona
Registro en cualquier YMCA del Condado de Lake, por
teléfono (440) 259-2724 o en lÃnea en www.lakecountyymca.org
¿Preguntas? Director del Programa Senior Duricky Dave
(440) 259-2724 o dduricky@lakecountyymca.org.
Aprenda más acerca de la YMCA al aire libre
www.theoutdoorymca.org en lÃnea
Opening on State Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) is looking for new members for its State Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC). Applications are due by October 23.
Parents eligible for consideration must have a child currently enrolled in preschool, elementary or secondary grades, or college.
ODE established the Parent Advisory Council in 2002 to provide feedback on new ODE policies, products and materials for families. Council members also share information on state-level education initiatives with families, communities and organizations in their areas.
Representatives are needed from all regions of the state, and members will be selected to represent the diversity of students in each region. The Parent Advisory Council is a nonpartisan organization and does not represent special interest groups.
Parents may learn more about the role of PAC members and download and submit a PAC application on ODE’s website, education.ohio.gov, keyword search: parent advisory council or click on link below. Applicants will receive a letter indicating the status of their application by Jan. 1, 2011.
http://www.education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=428&ContentID=36624&Content=91660
Parents eligible for consideration must have a child currently enrolled in preschool, elementary or secondary grades, or college.
ODE established the Parent Advisory Council in 2002 to provide feedback on new ODE policies, products and materials for families. Council members also share information on state-level education initiatives with families, communities and organizations in their areas.
Representatives are needed from all regions of the state, and members will be selected to represent the diversity of students in each region. The Parent Advisory Council is a nonpartisan organization and does not represent special interest groups.
Parents may learn more about the role of PAC members and download and submit a PAC application on ODE’s website, education.ohio.gov, keyword search: parent advisory council or click on link below. Applicants will receive a letter indicating the status of their application by Jan. 1, 2011.
http://www.education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=428&ContentID=36624&Content=91660
Monday, October 4, 2010
Next Heritage PTSA Meeting Thursday, October 14th
The mext meeting of the Heritage PTSA will be held on Thursday, October 14th at 6:00 PM in the library at Heritage Middle School.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
School Levy Committee Meeting and First PTSA Meeting
For your information only: As you may or may not know, a levy is planned for the November ballot in support of the Painesville City Local Schools. The first meeting of the levy committee is scheduled for tonight, Wednesday September 8th at 7:00 at Harvey High School in the MPH room.
Also please remember the first Heritage PTSA meeting of the new school year is this Thursday, September 9th at 6:30 PM in the Heritage Middle School library.
Also please remember the first Heritage PTSA meeting of the new school year is this Thursday, September 9th at 6:30 PM in the Heritage Middle School library.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Heritage PTSA Meeting
The first Heritage PTSA General Meeting of the new school year will be Thursday, September 9th at 6:30 PM in the Library at Heritage Middle School. Membership is just $5 for adults and $3.50 for students. You do not have to be member to attend but you do have to be a member to vote.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Painesville City Local Schools Ohio Report Card
Click this link: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/reportcardfiles/2009-2010/DIST/044628.pdf to view Painesville City Schools report card.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Current and Future Heritage Middle School Students Volunteer for Painesville video
When the Downtown Painesville Organization wanted to make a video to promote our community, they contacted the PTA...and the PTA went into action. Parents from Heritage Middle School PTSA and Chestnut Elementary PTA, their children (and pet) volunteered their time to help make this video possible. The children gave their time on a beautiful summer day to help promote the city they call home. Congratulations students and parents AND the Downtown Painesville organization on a WONDERFUL video!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Become a Member of Heritage PTSA!
Summer is a great time to think about becoming a member of the Heritage Middle School PTSA. Some projects on the table for our upcoming year include a Newspaper Club and our 8th Grade Spring Formal Committee. Membership is just $5 for adults and $3.50 for students. Email us at heritage.ptsa@yahoo.com for information.
Officers/executive committee members for the 2010/2011 school year are:
President: Yvonne Alston
Vice President: Karen Wivell
Second Vice President: Steve Ramos
Secretary: Kandy Miller
Treasurer: Kim Miller
Council Delegate: Michele Carpenter
Alternative Delegate: Susan Caranci
Membership Chair: Michelle Roberts
Advocacy Chair: open
Officers/executive committee members for the 2010/2011 school year are:
President: Yvonne Alston
Vice President: Karen Wivell
Second Vice President: Steve Ramos
Secretary: Kandy Miller
Treasurer: Kim Miller
Council Delegate: Michele Carpenter
Alternative Delegate: Susan Caranci
Membership Chair: Michelle Roberts
Advocacy Chair: open
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Next Heritage PTSA Meeting is Thursday, June 24th
It's our last official meeting for this school year and it will take place where it all began last August. We'll be meeting at Karen Wivell's home on Thursday, June 24th at 6:30 PM. We'll be closing out the book for this year and turning things over to next year's board. We'll also be discussing a couple of requests for monetary donations, the upcoming school levy, and more. If you'd like to attend, please call me at 350-1477 and I'll give you directions (if you don't already know where I live).
Friday, May 14, 2010
Raider Rack in Need of Donations!
If your child has outgrown some of their school uniforms, the Painesville City Schools' Raider Rack is in need of donations for their summer assistance program. Contact the Heritage Middle School's office to make your donations.
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Next Heritage PTSA Meeting is Thursday, May 6th
Please mark your calendar for Thursday, May 6th at 6:30 PM for the next Heritage Middle School PTSA meeting. It will be held in the school library. Some topics include the 8th Grade Formal and Audit Committee formation. Hope to see you then!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Two Heritage Teachers Win Prestigious Honors
Ms. Alison Lampp, eighth grade science teacher, was accepted into the Teacher-to-Ranger-to-Teacher Program through the U.S. National Park Service for this summer. The program was developed to benefit teachers, schools, and the National Park Service. As a Ranger, Alison will participate in experiences and duties assigned by the park such as helping with summer camps, giving interpretive talks, studying with biologists, as well as looking at and evaluating educational programs that the park has in place. When Ms. Lampp returns to school in the fall she will share these experiences with her students and other staff members. Also, during National Park Week Ms. Lampp will present to Heritage as well as other schools what she has learned about the park system. Ms. Lampp will be stationed at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. In addition, she will be able to add one more uniform to her collection! Please be sure you congratulate Ms. Lampp on her honor.
Mrs. Deborah Cattell, eighth grade social studies teacher, was accepted to "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" Ohio-Indiana-Kentucky Summer Institute held at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and sponsored by the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education. Debby is one of only 14 teachers from Ohio accepted into this prestigious week long institute. As a member of this institute, Mrs. Cattell will receive a free classroom set of We the People textbooks, will be able to attend a one-day workshop on We the People this fall, as well as implement a simulated congressional hearing in her classroom. Along with the simulated congressional hearing Heritage students will have an opportunity to compete at the state level based on what they learned. Please congratulate Debby on her acceptance into the "We the People" institute.
Mrs. Deborah Cattell, eighth grade social studies teacher, was accepted to "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" Ohio-Indiana-Kentucky Summer Institute held at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and sponsored by the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education. Debby is one of only 14 teachers from Ohio accepted into this prestigious week long institute. As a member of this institute, Mrs. Cattell will receive a free classroom set of We the People textbooks, will be able to attend a one-day workshop on We the People this fall, as well as implement a simulated congressional hearing in her classroom. Along with the simulated congressional hearing Heritage students will have an opportunity to compete at the state level based on what they learned. Please congratulate Debby on her acceptance into the "We the People" institute.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Heritage PTSA Meeting Thursday, April 15th
Heritage PTSA will be meeting on Thursday, April 15th at 6:30 PM in the Library at Heritage Middle School. We will be electing next year's officers. Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Students Could Win a Trip to Washington DC and a Laptop Computer
PTA is partnering with the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation on their Kids for King Education Initiative which inspires youth from grades 3-12 to write an essay, create a piece of art, or produce a short video about the lasting legacy of Dr. King and his ideals of democracy, justice, hope, and love.
Nine finalists will be selected from the entries received who will win a trip to Washington, D.C. and will participate in a live press event on the National Mall. Each of the finalists will also receive a laptop computer. Complimentary meals, travel, and hotel accommodations will be provided for each student and a parent/chaperone. Each Kids for King Education Initiative entrant will receive a blue Build the Dream wristband.
The deadline for entries in April 30, 2010, so act fast! To learn more about the program visit www.KidsForKing.org.
Nine finalists will be selected from the entries received who will win a trip to Washington, D.C. and will participate in a live press event on the National Mall. Each of the finalists will also receive a laptop computer. Complimentary meals, travel, and hotel accommodations will be provided for each student and a parent/chaperone. Each Kids for King Education Initiative entrant will receive a blue Build the Dream wristband.
The deadline for entries in April 30, 2010, so act fast! To learn more about the program visit www.KidsForKing.org.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Mr. Steve Ramos Named Ohio PTA District 17’s 2010 Outstanding Educator
Heritage Middle School PTSA and the Ohio PTA District 17 are proud to announce the 2009-2010 Outstanding District Educator Award goes to Mr. Steve Ramos, Principal of Heritage Middle School, part of the Painesville City Local Schools in Painesville, Ohio.
Each year Ohio PTA districts solicit nominations from local units and councils for this award. Ohio PTA District 17 consists of Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties.
Nominees are judged on their involvement with the educational process of students and their dedication to the PTA’s Mission and Purposes.
Mr. Ramos was a founding member of the newly formed Heritage Middle School PTSA. He also served on the PTSA nominating committee, regularly attends PTSA meetings and brings his experience in working with former PTA's to this new group. He is now in the process of helping the PTA garner grant funds for a student newspaper. Mr. Ramos' philosophy is to act both legally and morally "en loco parentis" or "in place of parents", to ensure that students in his charge are kept safe.
Ohio PTA is pleased to honor Mr. Ramos at our annual Convention in Columbus on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
Each year Ohio PTA districts solicit nominations from local units and councils for this award. Ohio PTA District 17 consists of Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties.
Nominees are judged on their involvement with the educational process of students and their dedication to the PTA’s Mission and Purposes.
Mr. Ramos was a founding member of the newly formed Heritage Middle School PTSA. He also served on the PTSA nominating committee, regularly attends PTSA meetings and brings his experience in working with former PTA's to this new group. He is now in the process of helping the PTA garner grant funds for a student newspaper. Mr. Ramos' philosophy is to act both legally and morally "en loco parentis" or "in place of parents", to ensure that students in his charge are kept safe.
Ohio PTA is pleased to honor Mr. Ramos at our annual Convention in Columbus on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Heritage PTSA Receives Grant Funding for Student Newspaper Project
Today, the Heritage Middle School PTSA received approval for a $350 grant request from the Crossroads' Drug & Alcohol Coalition's BOAT Committee to fund their student newspaper project. The newspaper is being written, photographed and designed by Heritage Middle School students working with teacher advisors Mr. Hicks, Mr. Delaney and Mr. Vargo from Heritage Middle School. The newspaper will be distributed to every student, staff member and parent at Heritage Middle School and will be inserted monthly for community-wide distribution in the Lake County Gazette. The first edition is scheduled for distribution at the end of March, 2010.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 PM is the Next Meeting
Heritage PTSA will be holding their next meeting in the Heritage Middle School library at 6:30 PM on Thursday, March 11th. The Nominating Committee will be presenting their slate of officers for next year's board, there will be updates on the upcoming dances, our school newspaper project and much more. Please plan on attending.
Friday, February 5, 2010
February 11th is a big night for Heritage Middle School
The next meeting of the Heritage Middle School PTSA will be Thursday, February 11th at 6:30 PM in the library at Heritage. Also that night is a special Curriculum Night at Harvey High School beginning at 7 PM. All 8th grade students are encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Heritage PTSA Meeting January 14, 6:30 PM
The next meeting of the Heritage PTSA will be Thursday, January 14 at 6:30 PM in the library of Heritage Middle School.
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