Volume LIV No. 8April 2020

An Important Messagefrom the Superintendent

Superintendent Jackson Named2020 Outstanding Superintendent

(Portions excerpted from release by Ronald J. Diver

OSBA Southwest Regional Manager)

On March 10th Super-intendent David Jackson was selected the 2020 Out-standing Superintendent by the Southwest Region Ohio School Boards Association at their Spring Conference in Lebanon, Ohio. David was nominated for the award by

board member Margie Glock to recognize his outstand-ing effort last year, who wrote, “Superintendent Jackson juggled so many obstacles this year that he deserves the highest praise”. Superintendent Jackson was intro-duced by Daryl Michael, who is a member of the Mont-gomery County Educational Service Center and a mem-ber of the Southwest Region Executive Committee.

Jennifer Ashbaugh, Northridge Treasurer, ex-plained the district “was set to open their new school facility in July 2019, when on May 27 an EF-4 torna-do ripped through the Northridge Community. On the night of the tornado Superintendent Jackson jumped into action with a flashlight making sure people were safe. They realized the tornado had wiped out one of the district’s elementary buildings, completely devas-tating the community. ... Although the opening of the new facility was set back until September, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Jeff Lisath, Director of Operations, made sure the opening was not delayed further by working the en-tire weekend mopping floors with soap and water to make the opening. ... Our students were so proud.”

Teacher Alice Berry added, “Mr. Jackson leads with a servant’s heart. He remains calm and positive no matter what the circumstance. He is quick with a smile and a handshake, and maintains an open door policy for all, seeking to understand and meet every legitimate need. He seeks to know and be known by students, staff, parents and the community. Mr. Jackson cares for and believes in his Northridge community, the staff he leads, and each and every child he serves. He is will-ing to go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of his entire Northridge Family and, in particular, in the lives of every child, every day, whatever it takes. Mr. Jackson remains not only the face of the Northridge Local Schools, but its heart and soul as well. His edu-cational and organizational leadership are respected all across the southwest region.” (Continued on page 4.)

Dear Northridge Family,

With the ever-changing and challenging situation surrounding the COVID-19 / Coronavirus Disease, I wanted to take just a moment to let you know that we will continue to monitor the situation closely and will do our very best to protect our students, staff and our entire Northridge Community from this terrible dis-ease. We continue to work in collaboration with the Governor’s office, Dayton Montgomery County Public Health, the Montgomery County ESC and school dis-tricts across the Miami Valley during this critical time.

I would ask that you continue to listen carefully to one calls and to check the Northridge Local Schools website, www.northridgeschools.org, on a regular basis for updates in the days and weeks ahead. In addition, please take advantage of the fact that we will continue to provide lunch and breakfast to all children ages 1 through 18 within the Northridge Community on weekdays throughout the school closure and dur-ing spring break. Please visit our website to find de-tailed information regarding the times and locations of this food distribution program. Special thanks to our partners, the First Heavy Metal Church of Christ and the New City Church, who are assisting with this important endeavor!

Please go to our website, www.northridge-schools.org, to read the full letter from Superinten-dent Jackson.

In the end, we cannot prevent the coronavirus from invading Northridge. But, if we work together and care for one another, we can certainly limit its negative effects. Let’s join together, just like we did through the devastating tornado, and stand UNITED against this pandemic disease. Please, never forget we will remain #NORTHRIDGESTRONG! I believe in our entire NORTHRIDGE Community! TOGETHER, WE WILL OVERCOME! TOGETHER WE CAN! TO-GETHER WE WILL! Please let me know if there is anything you need! God bless and Godspeed for the journey ahead!

With care,

Dave

Northridge senior, Bryan Perkins, pictured at right with Superin-tendent Dave Jackson and teacher Barb Mendoza, was recently awarded the Franklin B. Walter Scholarship through the Montgomery County Educational Service Center. Twenty-one students across Montgomery County were awarded this honor. Bryan is involved in pep band, marching band, concert band, choir, and drama. He also serves as the president of the band. Bryan is a member of the Quiz Team and has participated in OMEA Music in the Parks. He assisted with tornado relief efforts in and around the Northridge community. He also displays amazing school spirit and support for all of his fellow polar bears.

Along with receiving the scholarship, Bryan was able to recognize one teacher that has influenced his life. Bryan recognized Barb Mendoza, his senior English teacher. Bryan shared that Mrs. Mendoza “treats her students like they are her own children. She makes sure students know that no matter what the situation, they have options. She knows her students’ true value even when they sometimes do not.”

Franklin B. Walter was the state superintendent at the Ohio Department of Education from 1977-1991. He is known for caring about the whole child and the well-being of all students. He dedicated his life to improv-ing our educational system. Recipients of this scholarship embody these characteristics and strive to make a difference in the world.

Bryan plans on attending Ivy Tech in Indiana and hopes to start his own business one day that will give back to the Northridge community.

E a c h month the Northridge Board of Educat ion honors out-s t a n d i n g s t u d e n t s throughout

the district based on the Northridge Core Values.On March 9th the School Board honored the

following students from Northridge Elementary School: second grader: Maliyah Horrell; third graders: Kameron Moore and Jahmila She-perd; and fourth graders: Mariah Davis, Ian Burchett, Amaziah Adams, and Austin Miller.

The Board recognized High School English Language Arts teacher Barbara Mendoza (pic-tured below) for consistently demonstrating Ed-ucation as our Calling, Always Improving, and Understanding and Meeting Legitimate Needs, all of which are Northridge Core Values.

Senior Receives Scholarship

Student Recognition

Pre-ApprenticeshipPrograms

On February 11th, four stu-dents started their pre-apprenticeship in a continu-ing partnership between the IUE-CWA, DuraMAX Diesel Engines, and Northridge Local Schools. Students in the manufacturing class have the op-tion to start a pre-apprenticeship while earning a MSSC-CPT certification in high school.

What is an MSSC certification? The Manufactur-ing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) is an industry-led, training, assessment and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by the nation’s front-line production and material handling workers. The nationwide MSSC System is based upon industry-defined and federally-en-dorsed standards. The class is being instructed by Dave Cash, a 20-year veteran in the industry.

Currently, NHS is looking for 10th grade students (class of 2022) who are interested in a manufac-turing based career pathway after graduation. For more information contact Ty Long at 937-275-7469.

FREE Public Preschool for all Northridge ResidentsAge 4 by August 1, 2020 and Not Eligible for Kindergarten

Provided by Champion’s PreschoolRegistration Begins April 6th from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Northridge Local School’s Main Office2011 Timber Lane, Dayton, Ohio 45414

1 - 3 Spring Break13 Board of Education Meeting - 5:30 p.m.24 Kiwanis Club Exceptional Citizens Carnival Night -5:30 p.m. Elementary Cafetorium26 Band Spring Concert -4:00 p.m. David Herring Auditorium27 Board of Education Work Session -5:30 p.m.28 Choir Spring Concert -7:00 p.m. David Herring Auditorium

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April SportsVarsity Baseball

(Game time 5:00 unless noted.)

6 Bethel* 8 Southeastern* 13 Waynesville* 14 Trotwood* 15 Waynesville 17 Preble Shawnee

Varsity Softball(Game time 5:00 unless noted.)

6 Carlisle* 8 Southeastern* 9 Monroe* 10 Covington* 11 Stebbins - DH 11:00 13 Waynesville* 14 Trotwood*

Boys Varsity Tennis(Match time 4:30 unless noted.)

6 Piqua* 7 Valley View* 8 Xenia 9 Stivers* 13 Stebbins 14 Trotwood 15 Monroe 16 Waynesville* -4:00

Coed Track (Meet time 4:30 unless noted.)

7 Milton Union 9 Miami East 14 Dixie 17 Waynesville

21 Preble - 4:0022 West Carrollton 23 Dixie - 4:0027 Northmont*28 Madison* - 5:0029 Fairborn30 Milton - 4:00

20 Preble Shawnee*21 Carlisle*22 Madison*24 Madison27 Dixie*29 Dixie

15 Waynesville17 Preble Shawn.20 Preble Shawn*22 Madison*24 Madison27 Dixie*29 Dixie30 Oakwood*

21 Bellbrook24 Franklin29 Miami East

Kindergarten Registration for Northridge ResidentsAge 5 by August 1, 2020

Registration Begins April 13th - 17th from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Northridge Elementary School

2011 Timber Lane, Dayton, Ohio 45414Children who will be five years old on or before August 1st are eli-

gible to attend kindergarten during the 2020-2021 school year.The following documentation is required at the time of registration:

• Child’s ORIGINAL birth certificate• Child’s immunization record• Parent/custodial parent/legal guardian photo ID• Custody papers with time stamp from the court (if applicable)• Two (2) proofs of residency – Accepted proofs include: lease or deed, current utility bill, stamped/sealed notarized residency affidavit along with 2 acceptable proofs of homeowner/landowner’s residency.

For more information, call Deanna Hill at (937) 275-7469 ext. 2139.

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Bring with you:• Child’s ORIGINAL birth certificate• Child’s insurance card• Custody Papers (if applicable)• Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Valid Photo ID• 2 Proofs of Residency (lease, utility bills, valid ID, etc.)• Proof of Income (Last 3 paystubs of EVERYONE in the home, current

OWF, Food Stamps, or SSI Award Letters, 2019 W2s, etc.• Online Enrollment at www.discoverchampions.com

Registration will be filled on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis. There is limited space in each classroom. Children DO NOT need to be present at registration, but WILL need to be present at orientation in the fall. For more information, please call Amberly Smith at (937) 275-7469 ext. 2140.

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As things rapidly change in our country in regards to

the Coronavirus, the leadership of Northridge Local Schools is working closely with the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and the local health department. In regards to Ohio State Testing in grades 3-8 and End of Course testing for grades 9-12, we were currently set to begin testing the week of April 6th. However, ODE recently released a statement saying these state tests will be delayed. ODE continues to update their Frequently Asked Questions section concerning the Corona-virus which can be accessed at https://education.ohio.gov/. Search for “FAQ Coronavirus.” We will continue to monitor the situation and keep families and students informed as to what state testing will look like for the 2019-2020 school year.

The website https://oh.portal.airast.org/ost.stml has information for families and students in regards to Ohio’s State Tests. There

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Northridge High SchoolClass of 2020 GraduationSaturday, June 13, 2020

11:00 a.m.

SuperintendentJackson Named

2020 OutstandingSuperintendent

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The Southwest Region of OSBA represents 157 school districts in 17 counties of southwestern Ohio: Adams, Brown, Butler, Cham-paign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Greene, Hamilton, High-land, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, and Warren.

Congratulations Mr. Jackson on this well deserved honor!

are practice tests and released questions from previous assessments that show you what will be expected of students on their tests.

Why is testing and assessment important to our children’s education? State achievement tests tell us how well our students are growing in the knowledge and skills outlined in Ohio’s Learning Standards.

These tests help guide and strengthen future teaching so we can be sure that we are preparing our students for long-term success in school, college, careers, and life. Assessment results also allow citizens to know how their local schools are performing compared to others around the state. The assessment data is used on the district’s Ohio School Report Card and will assist our district in identifying what is helping our students and improvements that can be made to meet the needs of every Northridge student.