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2014-15 ____ __________ __________

RETIREMENT

Mrs. Carla Hartz

Mrs. Carla Hartz retired after the 2013-14 school year with 35 years of service in education. She taught her first two years at Ayersville and the remainder at Pettisville. She is a graduate of Marion Harding High School and Defiance College. Most of her service at Pettisville has been in grade one. We wish Mrs. Hartz the best and thank her for her many years of excellent service to Pettisville Schools. She will be replaced by Mrs. Amy Leppelmeier, who will move from the position of intervention specialist to grade 1. Ms. Amy Neiling will replace Mrs. Leppelmeier in her position.

NEW TEACHERS

We are pleased to welcome two new teachers for the 2014-15 school year. Both are first year teachers with excellent credentials. Ms. Amy Neiling

Ms. Amy Neiling will serve as an intervention specialist (special education teacher) in the elementary. She will also teach gifted classes. Ms. Neiling is a 2014 summa cum laude graduate of Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. She majored in mild/moderate educational needs and minored in psychology. A graduate of Liberty Center High School, Ms. Neiling will replace Mrs. Amy Leppelmeier who was transferred to grade one.

First Day of School: Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Ms. Kathryn Jones

Ms. Kathryn Jones will teach junior high English and social studies. She has middle childhood licensure with concentrations in language arts and social studies.

A graduate of Bedford High School, Ms. Jones received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo in 2014.

OPEN ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS STILL ACCEPTED

Open enrollment applications are still being accepted. Openings exist at most levels. In 2013-14, 37.3% or slightly over one in three Pettisville students came through open enrollment. The 198 total incoming students was a record high.

To inquire, email the principal or submit an open enrollment application from our website at pettisvilleschools.org

DRIVE 4 UR SCHOOL

This year the music department will be hosting “Drive 4 ur School” before and during the Pumpkin Fest on October 3. This event will be sponsored by Rich Ford of Archbold and funded by Ford Motor Company. All money raised will go to help offset the cost of high school choir and band students’ trip to Nashville and Memphis in the spring of 2015.

You can help the students raise money by simply test driving a new Ford car or truck. While funding is limited to one test drive per household, anyone who is 18 or older can test drive. The music department will receive $20 per test drive from Ford. Our goal is 300 test drives, so we would appreciate your help. Please consider taking some time on October 3 to help support the music department. Drive 4 ur School will be held from 1:00 – 7:00 pm in the south parking lot.

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MUSIC BOOSTERS FAIR BOOTH

Please consider working a shift at the Pettisville Music Boosters Tent at the Fulton County Fair. Funds raised at this booth benefit several Pettisville School organizations, as well as the music students. Some of these organizations include after prom, Pettisville Friendship Days, yearbook, FCCLA, PHS Art Department, and PHS Student Council. Music students receive credit for all workers signed up in their name who are 18 years or older and are not current Pettisville students. You may sign up for half or full shifts (four or seven hours) by contacting Judy York at mkayyo@gmail.com or 567.239.2222. You may also sign up online at http://vols.pt/4aFWvC .

SUMMER PROJECTS

The south fields project was completed and games were played on the new site. The site includes four fields. Field # 1 is a little league field, Field # 2 is the varsity softball field, Field # 3 is a pony league sized multipurpose ball field and Field # 4 is a soccer field. Future development, when funding is available, will include adding bleachers and reconstructing the playground that was removed from the old elementary school. A concession stand with restrooms is also in the long range plan.

The varsity baseball field was converted from a dirt infield to an irrigated grassed infield. This was a project funded by the Pettisville Athletic Boosters.

Funded by the OSFC building project,

(meaning an 82 state 18 local cost share) moisture problems in the eight east elementary classroom floors were corrected. The existing rubber floor tile was removed, the floors were sealed with a moisture barrier and the tiles were replaced. The problem was discovered and corrected before the flooring on the west side of the elementary was installed.

Sinkhole problems have been developing in the old north faculty parking lot. Excavation was done, nothing significant found, and the opening was filled for observation. An additional sink hole developed and the area was re-opened. Options are being considered at this time. The likely outcome will be to increase the size of the excavation, hopefully find a cut tile, and route that tile to our new catch basin. This work may not be completed before school starts so please be aware of the obstruction that the hole presents in the parking lot.

As part of the community “Safe Routes to Schools” project, walks were installed to the east and north of the school.

The SRTS project also includes school safety zone flashers on CR 19 (Main Street) and a crossing light to stop traffic on the crosswalk from the school to the south parking lot.

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Information relevant to both the elementary and high school

CONTACT US Website pettisvilleschools.org

Email blackbirds@pettisvilleschools.org

Phone 419-446-2705

Voicemail 419-445-BIRD

Toll Free Ohio 888-446-2705 Email addresses for Pettisville School employees are listed on the school web site at pettisvilleschools.org While there are some exceptions, the address of Pettisville employees is usually “first initial last name @pettisvilleschools.org”

Pettisville Local Board of Education

Mr. John King, President (17 years) Mr. Dan Bruner, Vice President (19)

Mr. Thomas Beck (11) Mr. Loren Roth (9) Mr. Rick Graber (1)

SCHOOL PICTURES School pictures for all K-12 students will be taken at the school. The dates are as follows:

Kindergarten – 4th Grade, Wednesday, September 10, 2014 5th Grade – 9th Grade, Thursday, September 11, 2014 10th Grade – 12th Grade (4C students in AM), Friday, September 12, 2014 Make-Up – All Grades Monday, September 15, 2014

DISCIPLINARY RECORDINGS

To avoid misunderstandings, provide an appropriate legal record, and protect both the student and the school, discipline-oriented conversations in the principal's offices may be digitally recorded.

PUMPKIN FEST OCTOBER 3TH

The Pettisville FFA Alumni and Friends Pumpkin Fest will be held on Friday, October 3rd, 2014.

A pancake, sausage and soup supper will be held from 4:30-6:30 PM. Planned highlights include:

Soup from the kitchen of Roger Rupp Homestead Pumpkin Ice Cream Games for young children Contests in pumpkin carving and painting,

fall display, and pumpkin in the recipe Special painted pumpkins from Art

students and desserts from FCS students. Basketball tournament (providing there

are enough teams) and dodgeball tournament

Silent and live auction Bake sale

Detailed plans will be available in September. Please contact John Poulson, agriculture teacher, with questions.

DATES AND EVENTS

Mandatory athlete-parent meeting Thursday, August 7, 7:00 PM in the theatre.

Freshman/New High School Student Orientation 6:00 PM on Monday, August 18, in the theatre.

Seventh Grade and New JH Student Orientation. 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 19, in the theatre.

The elementary open house for grades PK-6 will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.

Late Kindergarten Registration is by appointment. Please call: 419-446-2705 to request an appointment.

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Mr. Michael Lane, Principal

STUDENT ORIENTATION

A freshman and new high school student orientation will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, August 18, in the theatre. This meeting is for all incoming freshmen, new high school students and their parents, and involves a PowerPoint presentation developed by our faculty. The presentation will address creation of the four-year academic plan that will place each student in a better position for success during and after high school.

7th Grade and New Student Orientation. The seventh grade and new junior high student orientation will begin at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 19, in the theatre in the new school. All incoming seventh graders, new eighth grade students, and their parents are invited to attend the hour-long session. Class schedules will be distributed along with general information. Students and parents will be able to tour the school to find their new classrooms at the conclusion of the meeting.

SCHEDULE PICK UP

Schedule Pick Up for high school students in grades 8-12 is August 18th and 19th. Schedules may be picked up in the school office between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Seventh graders will receive their schedules at orientation on August 19.

LUNCH PRIVILEGES

Only students in grades 9-12 who live within walking distance may go home for lunch. Friends are not permitted to be taken home unless prior permission is granted to the school by the parents of both parties for each instance this arrangement is desired.

OGT ALTERNATIVE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students must meet the prescribed standards of the Ohio Department of Education, which includes passage of all five sections of the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT), or meet the alternative requirement of missing only one test by 10 points or less, having a 97% attendance rate over four years (excluding any excused absences), having a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and having letters of recommendation from the principal and teachers in the subject area not yet passed.

INTERIM REPORTS

Although your child’s grades will be accessible to you at all times through the online gradebook in PowerSchool, interim reports will be sent home with each student in grades 7-12 at the mid-point of each grading period showing his or her academic performance in each class as of that time. Parents without computer access may contact the office to request that interim reports be mailed home.

STUDENT ATHLETE MEETING

A mandatory athlete-parent meeting will be take place on Thursday, August 7, at 7:00 PM in the Varsity Gym.

Any student in grades 7-12 who plans to participate in a fall sport is required by the Ohio High School Athletic Association to attend this meeting with at least one parent/guardian.

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PHS DRESS CODE

1. Clothing and accessories that are damaging to school property must not be worn. 2. Underclothing must be worn. 3. Shoes or sandals must be worn. 4. Apparel and accessories that are dangerous, unhealthy, revealing (ex. cleavage), in bad taste, not loose enough to provide a good appearance or that are a detriment to the learning atmosphere must not be worn. This includes clothing that makes any reference to tobacco, drugs, including alcohol, and anything that is obscene or profane. 5. Apparel that is too brief in nature must not be worn. All sleeveless tops and dresses must be at least 3" wide at the shoulder. Tops and bottoms must overlap at all times including when arms are raised.

6. All dresses and skirts may be no shorter than 4" above the knee. All shorts, skorts and other similar attire must be at the length of the wearer's fingertips when the palm is open and hanging straight at the side of the body. All apparel mentioned must have a hem. Biker shorts, spandex, yoga pants, thermal wear, and other similar apparel will be permitted if worn under acceptable apparel. 7. Pants or shorts are to be worn at the waistline. 8. All clothing must be in good repair. No pants with holes or rips more than 3" above the knee will be permitted. 9. Extra-curricular coaches and/or advisors may require students to comply with additional dress and appearance guidelines in order to participate in their activity. 10. Exceptions to the dress code may be granted by the building principal for special events or occasions (i.e. pep assemblies, spirit week, etc.) or for medical reasons. A doctor's note may be required for medical reasons. 11. Unnaturally colored hair is not permitted. Examples could include, but are not limited to blue, green, red, purple, orange, etc. 12. As a matter of common courtesy, hats of any type are not to be worn inside the school building during

regular school hours except for medical or religious reasons. 13. Sunglasses are not to be worn in the building. 14. Due to security concerns, students may be requested to refrain from wearing certain attire. Any apparel deemed inappropriate by the administration may not be worn. CREDIT FLEX OPTIONS Senate Bill 311, also known as the Ohio Core, provides opportunities for motivated high school students the option to earn high school credits by successfully completing: 1) traditional high school level courses for which

one-credit shall be granted per 120 hours of class time;

2) a college-level course for dual credit or post-secondary enrollment options credit in accordance with the Board’s policy;

3) an online or correspondence course offered by a

provider approved by the high school principal, his or her designee, or the district credit flexibility committee;

4) an examination, providing a portfolio of work that

demonstrates mastery of academic content standards, or a combination of these methods, and/or;

5) an educational course proposal in lieu of the

traditional course which is created by the student and approved by the district. The option to earn credits through alternative methods is technically known as the Credit Flexibility Option.

Provisions for eligibility, expectations, requirements and costs exist and need to be taken into consideration. Interested students should contact Miss Jacinta Nafziger, high school counselor, or Mr. Michael Lane, high school principal, for further information.

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Ms. Jacinta Nafziger, Counselor SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL TRANSITION

No matter whether it is the transition from elementary school to junior high, junior high to high school, or high school to college, the changes students face are significant. In a new school setting, students often need to learn how to navigate new school rules, become familiar with new schedules/location of classes, and understand new teacher expectations. Few students are able to navigate these changes without the help of parents, teachers, and other supportive adults. At Pettisville, it is helpful for key adults to attend school orientation events with students to help them become familiar with school expectations and class locations before the year begins.

CAREER AND COLLEGE EXPLORATION SUPPORTED BY PETTISVILLE’S LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM There are a substantial amount of excellent career and college exploration resources available online. If you need help navigating these resources or would like to stay informed about local college preparation events, please contact the school counseling office to get connected to the school counseling resources found on Pettisville’s Learning Management System.

VISIT THE CAREER CENTER

All junior high and high school students are welcome to visit the career center! The career center continues to add updated and relevant career development and college exploration resources throughout the school year. College representatives are also planning to visit

the career center through the school year to meet with prospective students. Plus, there are computers available for students to work on college, scholarship, financial aid, and job applications. All students are invited to use the computers in the career center to explore career and college planning websites.

PROJECT JUMP START

Project Jump Start is a new dual-enrollment program that invites high school students to earn both college and high school credits at the same time. The Project Jump Start courses are sponsored by Northwest State Community College and are all online, so students can work on the dual-enrollment courses during a study hall. Interested students should contact the school counselor for applications.

STUDENT GROUP SUPPORT AND LUNCH WORKSHOPS

The school counseling office provides group counseling sessions and lunch workshops to support students who are dealing with issues that impact academic success. The groups are designed to meet during the school day (often during a student’s study hall) and address topics that range from organizational skills, transition issues, school anxiety, new student support, grief and loss, positive behaviors, and much more. There is significant research to support the positive impact that group counseling has on students and Pettisville High School is excited to offer this type of support to our students. Students and parents are encouraged to contact Miss Nafziger with questions about the availability of group counseling support. CONTACT THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE

Students and parents are encouraged to contact the school counselor, Miss Nafziger, if you have questions or concerns about career exploration, post-secondary planning, academic support, personal conflicts, or social issues that may impact academic potential. Miss Nafziger can be reached at 419-446-2705 or JacintaNafziger@pettisvilleschools.org

TESTING: DATES FOR 2014-2015

Testing dates are significantly different and cover a wider range of time than in previous years. Please see the school’s website for an updated schedule of testing.

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Mr. Jason Waldvogel, Principal

ELEMENTARY OPEN HOUSE

The elementary open house for grades PK-6 will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. This format provides a time for students and parents to visit the classroom, bring supplies, and meet the teachers.

GENERAL MILLS BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION

We will continue to collect General Mills Box Tops. Please cut out the Box Top and send it to the school office. Each Box Top is worth 10c cash that we can use to purchase educational items to enhance instruction. Thank you for your help!

MENTORS NEEDED

We are seeking adult volunteers willing to give at least 30 minutes per week assisting elementary students in a variety of subject areas. Volunteers should contact the program director, Mrs. Mary Sauder at 419-446-2705.

WHEN TO SEND A NOTE …

Attendance: Please do not send absence notes upon the child’s return if a call-in was made informing us of the absence. If we do not hear from parents and a child is absent, by law we are required to contact the parent.

Parents who live outside of the local phone service may call our toll free number 1-888-446-2705.

Transportation: Please send a note when elementary students will not follow their regular transportation routine.

Any elementary student who does not follow their normal after school schedule needs to bring a note from the parent stating where the child is going after school. If a bus is involved, the bus driver must also see the note. Students without notes will be sent to their normally scheduled destination.

ELEMENTARY TESTING

The testing schedule will have extensive changes for the 2014-15 school year. Please refer to the school website for a complete schedule and updates.

LATE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Late kindergarten registration will be by appointment. Please call: 419-446-2705 to request an appointment.

DRESS CODE

The Elementary Dress Code is the same as the High School Dress numbers 1-2, 4- 8 and 10-14. Rule # 9 does not apply for the elementary and Rule #3 has additional information for the elementary: 3. Shoes or sandals must be worn. “Flip flops” are not considered sandals and should not be worn due to safety concerns. Toes should be covered.

ATHLETIC SHIRTS FOR SALE

Various unneeded athletic summer rec shirts and jerseys will be offered for sale at the elementary open house. The price is $3 each or two for $5.

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FEES, FOOD SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION

All student fees and charges for the year (semester in the high school) will be billed in September. A listing of specific fees will be sent home with students. Some classes will have additional fees, such as workbook fees or special project fees that are not listed.

FEE REDUCTION

If a student qualifies for free or reduced lunches, student book and class fees may be modified.

Students who qualify for free lunches will have their current year fees waived. Students who qualify for reduced lunch will pay 40% of the full rate.

These waivers apply only to book fees, class lab fees, and other such standard fees set by the board of education. They do not apply to field trip fees, project costs, admissions or such fees.

As always, if special needs exist, please inform one of the principals or the superintendent.

BREAKFAST

The Bird Café will offer breakfasts for all students in grades K-12. The starting date for the year will be announced after school starts.

Serving times are 7:45 to 8:15 am. A full priced breakfast costs $1.25 and a reduced price breakfast costs .30

FREE & REDUCED LUNCHES

Pettisville Local Schools makes free and reduced lunches available to students whose income meets specified standards. Forms are distributed at the beginning of each year. Those who qualify are to return the forms to the office.

Should a family become eligible during the course of the year, simply request a form from the office, complete it, and return it. If and when it is approved, the student will be placed on free or reduced lunches. All of the above is done on a confidential basis.

CAFETERIA PRICING

The Bird Café staff work hard to provide a quality product at an affordable price. Pricing is as follows:

Pettisville Bird Café Prices 2014-15 Elem HS

Daily $2.45 $2.60 Reduced Meal $0.40 $0.40 Kindergarten Milk $0.10 Breakfast $1.25 Reduced Breakfast $0.30 Milk $0.50 Adult $3.30

Lunch Schedule 7th & 8th grade 11:05 am

9th -- 12th grade 11:25 am

Elementary 11:45 am

The elementary mid-day recess at begins 11:20 a.m.

WEATHER DELAYS/ CANCELLATIONS

In 2013-14, we had an unprecedented thirteen two hour weather related delays and fourteen cancelled days. Hopefully 2014-15 will be closer to the norm.

Weather delays and cancellations will be announced on the following media and posted on the website at www.pettisvilleschools.org .

All parents should receive a call on the Honeywell Instant Alert system notifying them of any weather events. To be added to the IA call system please call the school. Changes can be made online at https://instantalert.honeywell.com/

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1) Open enrollment student attendance will follow weather decisions in the home district.

2) Breakfast will not be served on any day with a delayed opening.

3) The extended day option of the three hour delay option will not be utilized. If school starting time is delayed by three hours, the day will NOT be extended.

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BUS DROP-OFF

For safety reasons, it is important that a responsible adult be home when the bus delivers younger students. If you are away from home and find that you will not make it back for the bus, please make other arrangements and notify the school.

BUS SAFETY RULES

School transportation is a privilege and not a right. The bus driver is the sole authority on the bus while students are being transported.

The following are bus rules in effect at Pettisville: Follow directions the first time they are given Stay in seat with feet on the floor Hands and feet kept to self No loud talking, noise, profanity or abusive

language No eating or drinking Do not litter, write on, or damage bus If a student breaks a rule, consequences may be

applied.

Each year we hear of instances where children may attempt to catch up to a bus either by being dropped off by a car or running behind the bus.

Unfortunately, this creates an extreme risk for the student. It places them in a situation where the bus driver has no chance of seeing the automobile or the student as they run along the side of the bus.

Students should NEVER run to catch a bus, especially from behind, or from a car that has pulled up behind a bus. It would be far safer for the parent to transport the student to the school building or to a bus stop at which the bus has not yet arrived.

Ohio law requires children to be waiting at the bus stop prior to its arrival.

Students will be instructed by his or her bus driver of the designated place of safety area where students are to wait before the bus stops for pick-up and after the bus departs for drop-off.

NON-ROUTINE BUS RIDERS

Because of the high number of riders on ALL bus routes, non-routine riders must have pre-approved permission in advance as much as possible for a new rider to get on the bus. All students (PreK-12) should have a note if they are regularly to ride from a location that is not listed as their designated stop. We plan to run bus routes similar to the way we ended last year’s routing with a few additions. If your child’s transportation needs have changed, please contact Mrs. Deb Graber, Transportation Coordinator at Pettisville Schools.

STUDENT PICK-UP/DROP OFF PROCEDURES

Student Drop-Off. Parents may drop-off students in the morning in the multi- level “West Lot” located west of the building. Enter from County Road D Drop student off at Atrium Entrance Exit to north on Summit Street

Do not drop students off in the old faculty parking lot (North Lot) as that lot opens into the bus loop which needs to be kept clear.

If special needs exist, please inform us.

Student Pick-Up. Students will exit through the Atrium doors to the west lot for pick-up. Students should not be picked up in the bus loop or north lot (old faculty parking lot). As you wait for your child, please be cautious not to hinder traffic flow. Please do not park near the cemetery or other area.

Exit West. Those exiting the north parking lot are asked to go west on Summit Street toward CR 19 and not come back by the busses or in front of the school.

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Blackbird Athletics

Mr. Brian Leppelmeier, Director of Athletics

CONCESSION STAND WORKERS

The Pettisville Athletic Boosters welcome you to the 2014-15 fall sports season! This organization is a voluntary association of individuals organized exclusively for charitable support, to promote and encourage the student/athletes and athletic programs of the Pettisville School District.

In order to continue this success in the support of our athletic programs, we need your help in operating the concession stands. If you can sign up for one or two events, this will help in the success of the Pettisville Athletic Boosters and Pettisville Athletics.

Concessions stands are open for varsity/JV volleyball, JH volleyball, varsity soccer, and JV soccer. Some of the events can be divided into shifts. For example, a varsity parent could work during the JV volleyball match and then a JV parent could work during the varsity volleyball match. To sign up please contact Rhonda Waidelich by phone at 419-572-1316 or by email at phsconcessions@hotmail.com

PLEASE VISIT

FOR ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

2014 FALL SEASON TICKET INFO

Below is a list of general admission prices at the gate, followed by a list of season pass prices. Please contact the Pettisville Athletic Department at 419-446-2705 with any questions you may have.

General Admission Prices Varsity and JV Volleyball: Adults $6; Students $4 9th Grade Volleyball only: Adults $3; Students $2 Junior High Volleyball: Adults $3; Students $2 Varsity and JV Soccer: Adults $6; Students $4

JV Soccer only: Adults $3; Students $2

2014 Fall Season Passes

Varsity/JV/9th Volleyball Season Pass: $30 for adults and $20 for students. Good for all varsity, JV, and 9th grade volleyball home matches.

Varsity/JV Soccer Season Pass: $30 for adults and $20 for students. Good for all varsity and JV soccer home matches.

Junior High Volleyball Season Pass: $14 for adults and $7 for students. Good for all JH volleyball home matches.

Family Fall Season Pass: $80. Good for 2 adults and all children in the family in grades K-12 (does not include college age students) for admittance to all volleyball and soccer home games at any level.

Individual Adult Fall Season Pass: $35. Good for all volleyball and soccer home games.

Individual Student Fall Season Pass: $25. Good for all volleyball and soccer home games.

Please contact Mr. Brian Leppelmeier at the school to purchase season passes. Passes are non-transferrable.

MANDATORY OHSAA ATHLETE -PARENT MEETING

Any student in grades 7-12 who plans to participate in a fall sport is required to attend this meeting with at least one parent/guardian.

The mandatory athlete-parent meeting will be take place on Thursday, August 7 at 7:00 PM in the Pettisville Varsity Gymnasium.

PETTISVILLE SENIOR CITIZEN PASSES

Pettisville senior citizen passes are available at no charge to those 62 or older who live in the Pettisville school district or own land in the Pettisville school district. The pass is good admission to all home non-tournament athletic events for the 2014-2015 school year. Senior citizen passes will be available for pick-up from the Pettisville school office beginning Thursday, August 14, 2014.

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Legal Notices

The following notices are required. Please contact an administrator for additional information or details.

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, & BULLYING POLICY

Harassment, intimidation, or bullying behavior by any student or school personnel in the Pettisville Local School District is strictly prohibited, and such conduct may result in disciplinary action, including suspension and/or expulsion from school. “Harassment, intimidation, or bullying mean any intentional written, verbal, graphic or physical acts including electronically transmitted acts (Cyber-Bullying) i.e., Internet, cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or wireless hand-held device, either overt or covert, by a student or group of students toward other students or school personnel with the intent to harass, intimidate, injure, threaten, ridicule or humiliate. Such behaviors are prohibited on or immediately adjacent school grounds, at any school-sponsored activity, on school-provided transportation, or at any official school bus stop that a reasonable person under the circumstances should know will have the effect of: 1. Causing mental or physical harm to another

student or school personnel including placing an individual in reasonable fear of physical harm and/or damaging of students’/personal property; and/or,

2. Is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for other students/school personnel.

Students and/or their parents or guardians may file formal or informal reports regarding suspected harassment, intimidation or bullying. Such written reports shall be reasonably specific including person(s) involved, number of times and places of the alleged conduct, the target of suspected harassment, intimidation and/or bullying, and the names of any potential student or staff witnesses. Such reports may be filed with any school staff member or administrator, and they shall be promptly forwarded to the building principal for review.

BULLYING INCIDENT REPORT GRADE K-6 The Ohio Revised Code, Section 3313.666 requires us to semi-annually provide a written summary of all reported bullying incidents and post it on the district website as permitted by section 3319.321 of the ORC. Number of Bullying Incidents in the elementary in 2013-14: Semester I - 3 Semester II – 4

>Pesticides. We apply appropriate pesticides from time to time but not when students are present. For information on this topic, please contact the school. >Title I. Anyone who would like to assist with Title I planning please contact: Mr. Jason Waldvogel, 419-446-2705 >Parent/Student Survey Rights. Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) and amendments to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB), parents have the right to prohibit their child from participating in surveys, including the right to opt out, if it includes questions regarding political affiliations, religious practices or other questions as outlined in PPRA and NCLB. >Asbestos Notice All known asbestos has been removed from existing buildings and the 2011 building does not contain asbestos.

RELEASE OF STUDENT RECORDS

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students 18 years or older certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights include: • The right to inspect and review the student’s education records. • The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that are believed to be inaccurate and the right to a hearing if the request is not honored. • The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education regarding the alleged violation of FERPA. • The right to consent to the disclosure of personally identifiable information within the student’s records, unless disclosure is otherwise authorized by law or unless disclosure is made to school officials with legitimate educational interests. In addition, the district is required to provide a student’s directory information, upon request, to military recruiters, unless the student or parent requests in writing that they wish not to have this information disclosed. The following is designated as “directory information,” which may be disclosed without prior written consent:

a student’s name

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address telephone number dates and extracurricular participation achievement awards or honors earned weight and height if a member of an athletic team photograph parent names previous school or school district

Parents have the right to submit a written request within two weeks after the first day the student is enrolled in a school year, directing the district not to release directory information concerning their child to third parties or to military recruiters. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, military status, ancestry, age or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment. The superintendent has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies of the District or to address any complaint of discrimination. (Policy # 2260)

BULLYING AND OTHER FORMS OF AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, positive, productive, and nurturing educational environment for all of its students. The Board encourages the promotion of positive interpersonal relations between members of the school community. Harassment, intimidation, or bullying toward a student, whether by other students, staff, or third parties is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. This prohibition includes aggressive behavior, physical, verbal, and psychological abuse, and violence within a dating relationship. The Board will not tolerate any gestures, comments, threats, or actions which cause or threaten to cause bodily harm or personal degradation. This policy applies to all activities in the District, including activities on school property, on a school bus, or while enroute to or from school, and those occurring off school property if the student or employee is at any school-sponsored, school-approved or school-related activity or function, such as field trips or athletic events where students are under the school's control, in a school vehicle, or where an employee is engaged in school business. (Policy 5517.01)

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PETTISVILLE ATHLETIC BOOSTERS

2014‐2015 Membership Drive  

  _______ Individual Membership ($15.00/per person) 

       _______ Family Membership ($25.00) 

  _______ Business Membership ($30.00) 

_______ Donation $___________ 

(Make checks payable to:  Pettisville Athletic Boosters) 

The 2012‐2013 Pettisville Athletic Booster names will be printed in the Winter Sports Program and 

be displayed on a board.  The deadline for names to be displayed in the program and on the board 

is Friday, November 8, 2013.  Please write your name or name(s) below the way you would like it 

to be displayed. 

Some Examples: Brian and Amy Leppelmeier Brian and Amy Leppelmeier Family Brian Leppelmeier Family  

NAME(S): _________________________________________    

ADDRESS: _________________________________________  

__________________________________________________  

PHONE: _____________________________________  

EMAIL: ______________________________________           

       

                     

2014-2015 Pettisville Athletic Booster Membership _______   Individual Membership ($15.00/per person) 

_______   Family Membership ($25.00) 

_______   Business Membership ($30.00) 

_______   Donation $___________ 

Thank you from The Pettisville Athletic Boosters! Please keep this receipt for your records.

Remit to:

Pettisville Athletic Boosters c/o Brian Leppelmeier PO Box 53001 Pettisville, OH 43553 Or, return to Pettisville School Office

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August 18, 2014 Teacher Inservice Day Term

August 19 Teacher Workday Term 1 Ends October 24 46

August 19-Evening Elem Open House Term 2 Ends January 16 48

August 20 First Day of School Term 3 Ends March 20 42

September 1 Labor Day Term 4 Ends May 29 44

September 2 (Junior Fair Day) Student Days 180

November 24 & 25 Parent Teacher Conferences

November 25 to 28 Thanksgiving Vacation No School

December 23 Holiday Early Release 1:05

December 24 to Jan. 2 Christmas Vacation B First or Last Day For Students

January 19, 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 20 Faculty Work Day End of Term

February 16 Presidents Day

March 30-Apr 3 Spring Travel Break __ Faculty Report

May 24 Graduation

May 25 Memorial Day Weather announcements: WMTR, WBCL,

May 29 Last Student Day WONW, WNDH, WDFM , TV Channels 11, 13, & 24

June 1 Teacher Workday (or May 30)

www.pettisvilleschools.org

2014-15 Calendar

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Pettisville Elementary Supply List 2014-2015

Preschool

1 spiral notebook 1 package of washable markers 1 bottle of school glue *not the no run kind 3-4 glue sticks 1small box of thin crayons 1 watercolor paint set 2 boxes of tissues

Kindergarten

Beach Towel 1 box of tissues 100 page spiral notebook (wide ruled) 2 inch - 3 ring binder Gym shoes Book Bag

1st Grade

***Please label all items with your child’s name 3 - boxes of tissues Paint smock – old shirt of Dad’s is great Gym shoes to stay at school Scissors - Fiskars brand pointed steel 2- Two pocket folders* ELMER’S WHITE ALL GLUE – please not no run Box of 24 Crayola crayons* #2 pencils and large pink eraser* (NOT Rose-Art Brand please) Plastic School Box – No larger than 11x7x3 & no metal please Modeling clay, 4 colors is fine Plastic dish with lid to store clay –(ex. Cool Whip bowl) 8 color Crayola or Prang water color paints 1 - clear plastic 2 liter pop bottle with lid – Not Green 1 - old sock for math 4 - Dry erase markers Box of colored pencils – 12 colors 1- empty toilet tissue tube 1- empty paper towel tube 1 – CLEAN half gallon cardboard juice carton (ex. Minute Maid or Welch’s grape juice) NO markers or pens *Will need more than one during the year

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2ndGrade

***Please label all items with your child’s name

2 - spiral notebooks (wide ruled) 1 pack of loose leaf paper (wide ruled) 1 – 3 pronged folder (plastic if possible) 1 - Bottle of Elmer’s white school glue 1 pair of Fiskars pointed scissors Box of crayons Crayola colored pencils Washable markers 4-pack of dry erase markers (fine tip) 1 clean sock 12 Pack of pencils- sharpened (no mechanical ) Large eraser 2 boxes of tissues 5 – 2 pocket- folders (red, yellow, green, blue & orange) Small school supply box $3.50 in change in a Ziploc baggie or small container with lid (4 quarters, 10 dimes, 20 nickels, 50 pennies) Gym shoes (to be kept at school) GIRLS - 2 rolls of paper towels BOYS - 1 Box of Ziploc Baggies (quart size)

3rd Grade

2 Sturdy folders 1 spiral notebook 2 pkgs. of 3x3 sticky notes (any color) Crayons Colored Pencils Markers, including one extra fine-tip Sharpie Multi-colored pack of highlighters 2 dry erase markers Large pink eraser Glue or glue sticks #2 Pencils (no mechanical pencil, or take apart pencils, please) School box or container for classroom storage 1 box of tissues Gym shoes 1 – 1 inch three ring binder (label: Fluency Binder) 3 – Mead Composition notebooks Pack of lined index cards Sharp scissors Pack of loose-leaf notebook paper (wide-ruled) Bring in 5-6 photos of yourself/family

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BOYS - 1 roll of paper towels GIRLS - 1 Box of Ziploc Baggies

4th Grade

1 box of pencils…mechanical is fine 2 red pens 2 black OR blue pens 2 – 1 inch binders with subject dividers 3 boxes of tissues 1 highlighter 2 packs of square sticky notes 1 pencil pouch 1 set of colored markers or colored pencils 1 black sharpie 1 scissors 1 large school eraser 2 packs of loose leaf notebook paper 2 packs of Ziploc sandwich bags 1 protractor

5th and 6th Grade

Colored pencils Pack of Markers & 1 Extra Fine tip Sharpie Multi-colored pack of highlighters #2 pencils (No mechanical pencils, or take-apart pencils, please) Red and blue pens, no black please 2 - ½ inch 3-ring binders (Label: Language, Science) 1 –(1 ½ inch), 3-ring binder (Label: Math) 2 Packages of tab dividers (Math and ELA) 2 Mead Composition Notebooks (Label: 1- Reading & Writing (6th grade can reuse from 5th grade year), 2-Math) Loose- leaf paper: 1-2 pkg. of wide-ruled 2 pkgs. of 3x3 sticky notes (any color) Glue or glue sticks Sharp scissors 1 large pink eraser School box or container for classroom storage Zippered pencil bag 2 boxes of tissues Pack of approximately 50 page protectors (25-Science & 25-ELA) 1 box of envelopes (any size) 1 roll of paper towels A USB flash drive, marked clearly with your name OPTIONAL: Large book covers –you will need to cover 4 books