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From The Desk Of Mr. David M. DanhoffSUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE…..

As we went through the experience of conferencing with parents just prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday, I couldn’t help but hear a prevailing theme among many parents and teachers. It appears to be extremely difficult to get homework assignments completed by some students. It is a source of tension at home and at school while having a negative impact on learning for the individual student in question.

So what can a parent do? There are several rather simple things that a parent can do to help with the educational process. Some of those activities and procedures include the following:

• Provide a quiet place for your son or daughter to work. While you will hear that the television helps them focus on the assignment…don’t believe it. Most concentrated outside noise causes a distraction and does not promote concentration. (Quiet music in the background can be an effective way to block out external noises and does not interfere with the study concentration of the individual.)

• Break up the homework period into seg-ments. A very successful study program with national recognition for its positive results promote the study time be segmented into 10-15 minute increments.

• Help your child break large tasks into smaller more manageable ones. Each child has his or her own capacity. Help them find their limits.

• Make daily “To Do” lists. Work with your child in checking off completed assignments. This is especially needed at the middle school and high school levels. As our children reach the middle school age…it seems that short-term memory, especially when it comes to remem-bering assignments, fails completely. Students in the Lakota Local Schools are provided with student agenda books at both the high school and middle school levels that allow them to list their assignments.

• Help your child get organized. Have school supplies in place for when the homework period begins.

• Establish a specific time to complete home-work assignments. While it doesn’t matter if it is right after school or after dinner doesn’t matter…it becomes exceedingly difficult to promote good study habits if the study time is close to bed time or a time for a favorite television show.

•Establish a routine…with the hardest as-signment or study activity to be completed first. Find out with your child what works best.

Finally, be sure to become an advocate for completing homework. If you, as a parent, have a negative attitude towards the work…you can count on your child having the same attitude times ten. As parents, we can still have the greatest impact on the success of our children…even when it comes to homework. Good luck to all of you!

Focus…Parents Can Help Their Children

snacks were served to past and present school employees and family members who were on hand to wish him well in his future endeavors. A good time was had by all who attended, as many humorous “remember when” stories were shared and Mr. Elchert received several gifts honoring him and his years of service to Lakota Schools.

We would like to once again thank Mr. Elchert for all he has done for the students and staff of Lakota Schools and wish him luck and God’s blessings for himself and his family as he leaves us and pursues his future. He will always have a special place in the hearts of those at Lakota.

Lakota Middle School Principal Norm Elchert left his position of 13 years at the end of November to pursue a career as School Treasurer at Fostoria City Schools.

Mr. Elchert obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Tiffin University, followed by his Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Bowling Green State University.

Mr. Elchert has a long history of involve-ment with Lakota Schools. He graduated from Lakota in 1988. He started his coach-ing career here in the fall of that same year as Freshman Boys Basketball coach. He went on to coach JV Volleyball, JV Boys Basket-ball, JV Girls Basketball, Head Boys Varsity Basketball, 9th Grade Boys Basketball and finally finished last season coaching 8th Grade Boys Basketball.

Mr. Elchert began serving Lakota as a 7th Grade Health/PE Teacher. He also served as Junior High Athletic Director before becoming an Elementary Principal in 2000. He became the Principal of both the Junior High and East Elementary in 2007. He then served as our Middle School Principal for the last four years. While serving as Principal, Mr. Elchert has also served as Open Enroll-ment Coordinator and Central Purchasing Agent for the district.

In the summer of 2012, Mr. Elchert received his Treasurer Licensure, which allowed him to pursue a career as school treasurer. This, in turn, led to his accepting the position at Fostoria City Schools.

A farewell reception was held in honor of Mr. Elchert in the school auditeria on Wednesday, November 28. Cake, punch, and

LAKOTA BIDS FAREWELL TO PRINCIPAL NORM ELCHERT

LAKOTA COOKBOOKS AND SPIRIT ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE!

The Lakota Music Boosters continue to sell cookbooks - "LET’S EAT, LAKOTA RECI-PES" - for $12 each or 2 for $20. The books will be sold at various functions throughout the school year including home basketball games, musical events and other sports activities. You may also purchase a cookbook by contacting Mrs. Sherry Adams at 419-986-6620, ext. #3409 or 419-619-3873, Mrs. Stephanie Brower at 419-986-6620, ext. #3416, Mrs. Amy Conrad at 419-469-0057 or Mrs. Cindy Eidenour at 419-986-6620, ext. #5201. All checks are payable to Lakota Music Boost-ers. The proceeds from cookbook sales will directly benefit Lakota music students. The music boosters are also selling Lakota Spirit items such as window decals ($6), “LAKOTA PRIDE” yard signs ($10) and Lakota mega-phones ($2).

BENEFIT LAKOTA SCHOOLS AND OTHER CHARITABLE CAUSES

Please save the following items & send them in to school!!!Pop tabs (Ronald McDonald House)Box Tops for EducationLabels for EducationGreat Scot/Community Market ReceiptsYoplait Pink Lids (Save Lids to Save Lives)Thank you for supporting organizations which benefit Lakota Schools and other

charitable causes. Both help make Lakota students good citizens!

REVERSE RAFFLE UPDATEThe Lakota Athletic Boosters would like to thank everyone who helped and attended the

Reverse Raffle. It was a great evening and we enjoyed hearing the great comments about how the evening was run. We would like to congratulate our winners this year: Scott and Amy Kirkpatrick. This is a first that a husband and wife won the Grand Prize and Second Place Prize together. They each had a ticket. Congratulations and hope to see everyone back again next year!

WELCOME MR. STEVEN SELVEY

The Lakota Local Schools proudly introduce Mr. Steven Selvey as the new Middle School Principal replacing Mr. Norm Elchert. Mr. Elchert has chosen to begin a new phase of his career as the Treasurer of Fostoria City Schools. We sincerely thank Mr. Elchert for his many years of service to the Lakota Local Schools.

Mr. Selvey comes to us with over thirty years of experience in education and over seventeen years as a school administrator. We are excited and fortunate to have Mr. Selvey on board with us and look forward to his leadership. Mr. Selvey has had great success as a Teacher, Coach, Middle School and High School Principal and as a Superintendent. Please welcome Mr. Steven Selvey to the Lakota Local Schools.

GREAT LAKES SCRIP CENTER!The Lakota Music Boosters invite you to go online to “shopwithscrip.com” and purchase your

gift cards for groceries, gasoline and Christmas gifts! It’s a great way to buy your gift cards and never leave the privacy of your home! There is more than one way to pay and the list of national retailers is almost endless. In addition, the music boosters earn a percentage from the gift card you purchase with no additional cost to you. Judi Shultz is our scrip coordinator and would be willing to answer your questions about the project. Send her an email at evanjudi@wildblue.net or call at 419-619-9766 (leave a message, she’ll return your call). There is also information on the Lakota website. Thank you for your support!

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HIGH SCHOOL

From The Desk Of Sherry SprowLakota High School Principal

With the second nine weeks well under-way, the end of the first semester is quickly approaching. The high school students have been working diligently in preparation for first semester exams which will be admin-istered during the week of January 14th. Congratulations to all of the students who made honor roll for the first nine weeks.

The fall sports season ended with many of our fall athletes excelling at various sports. Congratulations to Makayla Dull who competed in the State Golf Tournament for the second time and placed 5th earn-ing First Team All Ohio Honors. The fall

sports banquet was held in November with a number of athletes being recognized for their efforts. Congratulations to all of the fall sports teams. The winter sports season has started, and teams have been working hard in preparation for their upcoming scrimmages and contests.

During the busy holiday season, consider taking a bit of time to spend with our students and enjoy a holiday concert. The Lakota High School Holiday Concert is scheduled for December 18th.

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday season!

Makayla Dull, a sophomore at Lakota High School, received the 1st Team MAL award for boy’s golf. She then competed in the State Golf meet at the Ohio State University Golf Course in October. She finished 5th in the State of Ohio with two day scores of 79 & 77. She also made 1st Team All Ohio. She is the daughter of Troy & Cathy Dull. Con-gratulations Makayla and thank you for representing Lakota so well!!

MAKAYLA DULL GOES TO STATE!!

12th Grade 4.0Tyler Aldrich, Monica Belden, Genevieve Hankins, Brandon Noon, Aaron Reasor, Samantha Reinbolt3.9 – 3.0Anthony Anderson, Zach Baker, Andrew Bickford, Madison Bonifacio, Kody Brewer, Patti Brooks, Brandon Carver, Danielle Chaffee, Carlee Conrad, Chelsea Davidson, Rachel Feick, Adrian Graber, James Haas, Maxine Hayes, Abigail Hoffman, Angelo Jaso, Jennifer Knallay, Matthew Massie, Jor-dan Miller, Stephanie Miller, Katelynn Monroe, Alexander Patton, Nathan Ray, Lauren Raymond, Danica Shuck, Twyla Shuck, Gavin Sprow, Alyssa Talbert, Jessica Walter, Valdemar Ysasi11th Grade 4.0Jacob Harvey, Alexandria McDole, Jack Raymond, Cariss Reese3.9 – 3.0Scotty Anderson, Robert Arriaga, Luke Bak-er, Abigail Bickford, Alaina Bickford, Judy Capehart, Tyler Cox, Justin Durst, Montana Ellison, Grace Finsel, Mac Flanagan, Sierra Harris, Kyleigh Harrison, Marissa Hicks, Alexandra Hovis, William Jenne, Tiffany Johnson, Dynara Jones, Brittany Kerlin, Ma-kayla Kiser, Jealsey Kuntz, Alysa McDavitt, Jeremiah McGowan, Gates McGough, Bailee Milligan, Morgan Mowry, Johnathon Roper, Jordan Smith, Taylor Smith, Barbara Sprauer, Colin Timmons

10th Grade4.0Elizabeth Graber, Cody Markin, Isaac Ritter, Jacob Stewart, Ricky Taulker 3.9 – 3.0Paige Alloway, Khilee Baltz, Richard Bena-vides, Caitlyn Brown, Keeley Brust, Nikkia Cooper, Makayla Dull, Holcomb Durst, Drake Foos, Dylan Foos, Morgan Gangwer, Raven Graham, Simon Jay, Kaylee Kern, Joseph McGowan, David Murphy, Megan Murphy, Alexandra Myers, Serenity My-ers, Kyler Painter, Katrina Park, William Riddle, Allyson Schoendorf, Cody Steiner, Allison Strausbaugh, Caleb Tolento, Nicholas Watts9th Grade4.0Joshua Mason, Hannah Miller3.9 – 3.0Jalan Batey, Aubrey Bickford, Bailey Bomer, Andrea Bordner, Nicholas Busack, Sabrina Caldwell, Taylor Carr, Hunter Chalfin, Em-ily Crowe, Alexis Feathers, Andrew Ferree, Jaclyn Flanagan, Hunter Greiner, Dakota Gilbert, Amber Hagemann, McKenna Har-rison, Andrea Hickle, Logan Ickes, Jessica James, Ali Kagy, Spencer King, Evan Lewis, Bryan Long-Meyer, David Mason, Andria McCarthy, Gabrielle McGough, Samantha Miller, Kenidee Myers, Taylor Odom, Ar-mando Palos, Travis Patton, Austin Ponn, Vickie Proctor, Aspen Ray, Kayleigh Riddle, Ivy Rubel, Grant Rutledge, Dylan Schiebel, Samantha Shultz, Kyle Strong, Ryan Talbert, Adrian Vanderbeke, Makayla Waggoner

KEEP THAT “COMMUNITY CASH” ROLLING IN!

The sales receipts from the Great Scot stores have been coming into the music department regularly and the Lakota Music Boosters ask you to continue to save and send them in to Mrs. Adams or Mrs. Brower with your favorite music student. Every little bit helps our music kids with their costs. Thanks for your continued support!

Jarett Smith, son of Mark & Jolene (Park) Smith of Jackson Township, Sandusky County is the 2012 American FFA Degree Recipient for the Lakota FFA Chapter (Wood, Seneca and Sandusky Counties). While in high school, Jarett served on the Leadership Team, Student Advisor and Chapter President. He also was in many Ca-reer Development Events (CDEs) including Greenhand Quiz, Food Science and Technol-ogy, General Livestock, Wildlife Management, Tractor Troubleshooting, Ag Mechanics Skills, Ag Engineering, Job Interview and Rural Soils Evaluation. Besides being very active at the Junior Fair level in 4-H and FFA (Sandusky County Fair and Ohio State Fair), Jarett's Supervised Agricultural Experience Projects (SAEP) have included crop production, Beef market and breeding projects and over 5,000

JARETT SMITH RECEIVES AMERICAN FFA DEGREE

paid and unpaid hours in job placement at home and area farm businesses. For over 7 years, Jarett has been very active in the Ohio Cattleman's Association BEST Program, gar-nering many recognitions with his Hereford cattle. After receiving training for two years at Vanguard Career Center's Welding Technolo-gies program, Jarett went to work for Evans Sales & Service of Bellevue, OH, a company that focuses on installing and maintaining grain bins and grain handling equipment. He continues to raise crops and beef cattle and works for S & S Builders & Excavating, LLC. His direction for the future includes enlarg-ing his crop production acreage as well as his beef cattle business. He also plans to pursue employment with some of the high technology agribusiness firms in Northwest Ohio.

HELP SUPPORT LHS YEARBOOK BY SIMPLY SHOPPING AT KROGERWhat you will need:

• Kroger Plus Card (available at the customer service desk at Kroger)• Valid Email Address

1. To register, go online to krogercommunityrewards.com 2. Click on “Create and Account” (located at the top right) *if you already have a Kroger email account, sign in and skip to step 6)3. Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions4. You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email.5. Click on My Account and use your email

address and password to proceed to the next step.6. Click on the Community Rewards Tab7. Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card information.8. Update or confirm your information.9. Enter NPO number or name of organi- zation, select organization from list and click on confirm. a. NPO # 80751 b. Lakota High School Yearbook10.To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.11. Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count.

We Truly Appreciate Your Support!!!!!!

LAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL1ST NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL 2012 – 2013

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HIGH SCHOOL

LAKOTA MUSIC BOOSTERS’ CONCESSION STAND!

The Lakota Music Boosters would like to thank EVERYONE who helped to supply, set-up and work the concession stand/Coke trailer during the 2012 football season! It was great seeing new faces and parents of the younger music students as well as parents of the middle school and high school students. And it’s always good to see those familiar faces! Special thanks goes to Cindy McGough (shopping and stocking), Laura Miller (calling and scheduling workers) and Paul and Cheryl Rutledge (organizing and running the stand for varsity games). The stand is a project that takes many people and the boosters have been very fortunate to have willing workers and good workers. Thanks again and see you in the spring!!!

LAKOTA MUSIC BOOSTERS MEETINGS

The Lakota Music Boosters meet the 4th Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the staff dining room. The organization welcomes your attendance and input! There are usually no meetings in December and July. The of-ficers for the 2012-2013 school year are Patti Jenne, president; Judi Evans, treasurer and Paul Rutledge, recording secretary.

MANDATORY "POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS" MEETINGSubmitted by Mrs. Karen MurphySchool Counselor, Lakota Local Schools

Post Secondary Enrollment Options is a program that allows high school students to earn college credit or high school graduation credit through college coursework.

If you are currently a Tech Prep or Post Sec-ondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)Student, OR if you plan to apply to the Tech Center or for Post Secondary Enrollment Options for the 2012-2013 school year, it is manda-tory that you attend this upcoming meeting. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, Janu-ary 8, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in Lakota's Auditeria. Again, it is mandatory that both the interested student, along with a parent/guardian attend this meeting.

Some of the topics to be discussed at the meetings include: Program Eligibility, Options Available, Granting Credit, Credit Limits, Athletic Eligibility, Responsibilities of Student and Parent, and Potential Benefits and Risks of Participation in PSEO.

INDIANAPOLIS – More than 9,500 FFA members, advisors and guests took part in the FFA Rally to Fight Hunger, October 24-26, in Indianapolis. One million meals were packaged in just 20 hours, with half of the meals staying in the Indianapolis area and half going to Haiti. The Rally was a highlight of the 85th National FFA Con-vention & Expo.

Working with Kids Against Hunger, a humanitarian food-aid organization, FFA members from across the nation assembled meals to provide relief from hunger and malnutrition.

Seven members of the Lakota FFA chapter that participated included Tyler Cox, Austin Shull, Carlee Conrad, Miranda Cox, Patrick Shull, Makayla Kiser, and Jacob Sattler as well as Chapter Advisor, Jeff Adams. "Our kids had fun with the shift they worked. Each student had a different job, putting the packets together. Carlee was charged with delivering to the standard meal packets the 21 vitamin and mineral mixture, Makayla added a measured scoop of brightly colored dehydrated vegetables, Miranda added the measure of rice and Jacob added the soybean protein flakes. The packages were weighed by Patrick, sealed by Tyler and then checked and packed in boxes of 36 meals by Austin," Adams said. Each shift completed 30,000 to 50,000 meal packets to be part of the mil-

LOCAL FFA MEMBERS HELP TO PACKAGE ONE MILLION MEALSFFA Rally to Fight Hunger was part of the 85th National FFA Convention & Expo

lion meal FFA Rally to Fight Hunger at the National FFA Convention.

The FFA Rally to Fight Hunger was spon-sored in part by Dow Agrosciences; Elanco; Farmers Feeding the World; Howard G. Buffett Foundation; Land O’Lakes, Inc.; Monsanto; Tyson Foods, Inc.; American Family Insurance; Archer Daniels Midland Company; BKD CPAs and Advisors; Car-gill; Hormel Foods Corporation and Pacers Sports & Entertainment as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.

The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 557,318 student members as part of 7,498 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a federal charter granted by the 81st United States Congress and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Depart-ment of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education pro-grams. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online at www.FFA.org, on Facebook, Twitter and the official National FFA Organization blog.

Left To Right: Lakota FFA Members after their shift at the FFA RALLY to FIGHT HUNGER event. Austin Shull, Patrick Shull, Carlee Conrad, Miranda Cox, Makayla Kiser, Jacob Sattler and Tyler Cox.

In October, Lakota vocal music students had the opportunity to attend the production of Giacomo Puccini’s opera “La Boheme.” Thirty-two students and 6 adult chaperones traveled to Toledo’s beautifully restored Valentine Theater to hear wonderful voices as the story unfolded on the stage. Prior to and after the event, dis-cussions were held about the story line, what a “bohemian” is and how the Broadway musical, “Rent,” is similar to the opera. Students who attended the opera were asked to write a re-view of the show. Gabrielle McGough stated, “The music was lovely and had a very unique sound…I was sitting in the top (of the theater) and could hear everything very clearly. I was amazed by the vocal artists, not because I didn’t expect them to be good, but simply because I have never experienced people who can sing in those different ranges…The overall impression I had was simply WOW!” Another student, David Murphy, added, “The vocals and acting

of the show were absolutely outstanding. I’m not much in favor of the operatic tone…but despite that, it was beautiful. The voices filled the theater and to my surprise…I found out they weren’t even wearing microphones.” Others commented on the attractiveness of the theater, their likes and dislikes concerning the plot and the sets and costumes. Almost everyone noticed a painting hanging on the wall, in one scene, that fell to the floor (not planned, of course). They were impressed with how the situation was handled and how the actors did not break character and the show went on! Students who were not able to attend the opera watched the musical, “Rent,” wrote a summary of the show and a one page paper about the writer/composer of the musical, Jonathan Larson. The students experienced great insights into different genres of music and stage and the use of the same basic story line.

STUDENT NIGHT AT THE OPERA!

TYLER ALDRICH SPEAKS AT RAY OF HOPE BENEFIT DINNER FOR NAMI

Tyler Aldrich and his mother Tami spoke at the Ray of Hope Benefit Dinner for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on November 11, 2012. Tyler is a senior at Lakota High School. He spoke about his experiences living with autism, not suffer-ing from it. Tyler and Tami both delivered great speeches. Tyler’s message was very inspirational. He ended his speech with the following quote: “I believe you’ve only got three choices in life; give up, give in, or give it all you’ve got.” Tyler received several rounds of applause by the crowd, which included family members and school personnel.Tyler is shown in this picture demon-strating the headdress that he wears as Lakota’s mascot, Lakhi. !

Happy Holidays

from the Lakota Staff

and Lakota Board of Education

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

From The Desk Of Mr. Norm ElchertPrincipal at Lakota Middle School

This is my last newsletter article as your Middle School Principal. I have announced to my students and staff that I will be leav-ing to become the new Treasurer at Fostoria City Schools. This is a great opportunity for me to make my next step professionally. It was not an easy decision due to being a graduate and resident of this district. I have spent my entire life here at Lakota and have many fond memories.

I would like to thank the Board of Edu-cation for all of their support throughout my many years here. I also want to thank Mr. Danhoff for working with me this year and helping me with the transition to my next career. It has been a pleasure to work alongside my middle school staff. They will be missed dearly. The students have been a joy to work with and it was very difficult to say goodbye on November 30th. I would also like to thank all of the parents for their support and for being such wonderful people

to work with.

I told the students I would be checking in on them from time to time to see how they are doing. I reiterated to each of them that they have the ability to be great and achieve whatever goal they set for themselves. My children will be attending Lakota and I am sure we will be attending many school functions. I look forward to hearing many good things about this group of students for many years to come.

Lastly, Mr. Selvey will be my replacement for the remainder of the year. I have had the privilege of spending a few days get-ting to know him. I was very impressed by all of his experience and knowledge of dealing with middle school students. He will do a great job and continue to help Lakota Middle School strive in becoming an excellent building once again.

All A’s: 5th grade: Cameron Delarosa, Noah Dull, Trenton Gibson, Karli Hansen, Donald Hillabrand, Kiersten Linkey, Madelyn Matz, Alexander Palmerton, Lucas Rosenberger, Braden Schaser, Ashley Schoenfeld, Hailey Williams, Logan Wolph and Mariah Woodruff6th Grade: Anna Brubaker, Emma Geyman, Sara Jay, Morgan Johnson, Maryn Klaus, Kate-lyn Klotz, Roman Martinez, Noah Meyers, Brady Rosenberger, Nicholas Sayre and Brooke Shank 7th grade: Madilyn Below, Madison Benavides, Faith Biddle, Devin Clark, Darry Endicott, Elijah Ernst, Mariah Kiser, Makenna Linkey, Jonathan Mason, Rilee Milligan, Brock Overmyer, Nathan Walter and Brooklyn Ware 8th Grade: Raeanna Harner, Kelsey Johnson and Abbey Strausbaugh

A-B Honor Roll: 5th grade: Julia Baker, Jaymn Bartson, Josie Bear, Gabrielle Bishop, Tyler Bradner, Joshua Chambers, Marrissa Claburn, Colt Dible, David Frye, Alexa Gabel, Parris Hagemann, Travis Hoerig, Brooklyn Kreilick, Kennedi Kreilick, Elliott Lebay, Trent Mathias, Jordan Mook, Samantha Rickard, Levi Schwochow6th Grade: Cameron Balderson, Madison Bowling, Mary Capehart, Riley Danko, Marcus Elliott, Esther Evans, Madison King, Alex Kreais, Shelby Monroe, Jenna Ranzenberger, Cody Tennison, Noah Weaks, Jewleahia Welch, Theodore Welch, Alexa Yonikus, and Reagan Zuelzke7th Grade: Caleb Brown, Autumn Bordner, Collin Carr, Caleb Chalfin, Antonio Diaz, Tyler Gabel, Chaunce Gangwer, Samarah Johnson, Joshua Kagy, Anthony Kasavage, Levi Myers, Elizabeth Ohms, Joshua Randolph, Mason Rosenberger, Julia Vanhoose, Jordan White, and Lauren Wolph8th Grade: Abigail Alexander, Isaac Baker, Brenden Biddle, Dakota Bowling, Austin Boyles, Luke Chovanec, Aubery Finsel, Collin Gosche, Ashley Graham, Madison Jaso, Andrew Kagy, Fuyao Meng, Paul Mowry, Madison Randolph, and Brianna Ray

MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL - FIRST 9 WEEKS

Great Job, 7th And 8th Grade, On Your 2012 Fall Concert! Keep Up The Good Work!!!

Middle School Choir members sing at their Fall Concert in November

Middle School Band plays at their Fall Concert in November

Show Choir perform at their Fall Concert in November

October 22nd-26th marked Lakota's Red Ribbon week. This year's theme was "Staying Alive," a play on the Bee Gee's disco song. The school was decorated in a disco dancing theme, and dress days for the Middle School were likewise 70's themes. Middle School staff made disco dance videos which were played on Friday for all students. Middle School students participated in a decorate your door contest, with Mr. Brickman's 4th period class winning the disco ball piñata full of goodies. The Elementary School had national wear red Wednesday and a color-ing contest with winners from each room. Hoola, the Drug Free Hippo, also visited the Elementary School with Ellen Groves from Firelands, Mrs. Panuto and 2 High School SADD team members, Collin Brandeberry and Gates McGough. Hoola gave the students reasons to be and stay drug free and also made a disco video!

RED RIBBON WEEK

Mrs. Panuto shows her moustache for ‘stashe Wednesday

Colin Brandeberry being silly in the

Hippo shoes.

Mr. Danhoff with Hoola Hippo

Mr. Elchert with Hoola Hippo

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Hoola Hippo, showcased by Gates

McGough and Colin Brandeberry is exhausted after

a long day

Mrs. Panuto with Hoola Hippo

Mrs. House and the SADD team helped with the El-

ementary Guidance Office during Red Ribbon Week.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

From The Desk of Mr. Josh MatzPrincipal at Lakota Elementary

MIDDLE SCHOOLMIDDLE SCHOOL OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Congratulations are in order for the following students: Noah Dull, Samantha Wallace, Makenna Linkey and Ethan Harmon. These students were selected as student of the month for October at Lakota Middle School. This award is designated to those students that exhibit positive attitude, consideration, respect, the desire to succeed and friendliness. Students were given an entire display case in the Middle School area to decorate showing their personality and interests.

5th Grade: Noah Dull is the son of Troy and Cathy Dull. He participates in football and basketball at Lakota. Noah also participates in a Chess Club at Terra Community College.

6th Grade: Samantha Wallace is the daughter of Sandra Wallace. She participates in bas-ketball and softball at Lakota. Samantha is also a member of the 6th grade Band at Lakota where she plays trumpet. She is a member of the Busy Beavers 4-H Club and attends the Burgoon United Methodist Church Kids Club. She is a member of the Ohio Jr. Angus As-sociation and the National Jr. Angus Association.

7th Grade: Makenna Linkey is the daughter of John and Valerie Linkey. She is a member of the Middle School Show Choir at Lakota and participates in 4-H.

8th Grade: Ethan Harmon is the son of EJ and Erin Harmon. He participates in wrestling and track at Lakota. Outside of school Ethan is in a bowling league at Seneca Lanes. He also attends youth group at Kansas United Methodist Church. Ethan also enjoys roller blading, biking, hunting, target shooting, riding his 4-Wheeler and dirt bike and playing X-Box 360 games.

MIDDLE SCHOOLSEPTEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Congratulations are in order for the following students: Kiersten Linkey, Anna Brubaker, Devin Clark and Paul Mowry. These students were selected as student of the month for September at Lakota Middle School. This award is designated to those students that exhibit positive attitude, consideration, respect, the desire to succeed and friendliness. Students were given an entire display case in the Middle School area to decorate showing their personality and interests.

5th Grade: Kiersten Linkey is the daughter of John and Valerie Linkey. She participates in basketball at Lakota. She is also a member of the Clover Kids 4-H Club. She enjoys reading and participates in hip-hop dancing @ The Beat.

6th Grade: Anna Brubaker is the daughter of Robert and Maria Brubaker. She participates in basketball at Lakota. She is also a cheerleader and a member of the 6th grade band at Lakota. She plays softball, takes piano lessons, is a member of the Crazy Clovers 4-H club and attends church at St. Mary’s Millersville.

7th Grade: Devin Clark is the son of Jonathan and Rachel Clark. He participates in cross country at Lakota and plans on going out for track in the spring.

8th Grade: Paul Mowry is the son of Brian and Jackie Mowry. He participates in football, basketball and baseball at Lakota. He is a member of the Busy Beaver 4-H Club. He also is a volunteer for the Kansas Festival. Paul is also an avid deer and waterfowl hunter.

This is the time of year where friends and family gather to celebrate and to share. Our schools seem to be in the very same spirit, as the students, staff, parents and community members have had the opportunity to share in the successes of students and participate in events in the schools. The entire fall seems to have been highlighted with the school and community truly coming together. Whether it was visits from our Kansas Fire Depart-ment, well attended conferences, a moving tribute on Veterans’ Day, 1st and 4th grade patriotic musicals with 400 guests each, or a Fall Festival that featured nearly 50 vol-unteers, family and community involvement has simply been extraordinary. All of these efforts to hold events and to participate in them make a positive difference in the life of children. Even the smallest act of kind-ness or the slightest effort to care can and will have a positive impact.

As I look at these past events and the ones on the calendar that await us, it is easy to

realize that the essential pieces of our school are in place: a caring community, a dedicated staff, and an enthusiastic student body eager and willing to learn. These three elements working together truly give the school the best opportunity to succeed. In this time of year where we are often more aware of the blessings that we have, I am very thankful for all those working to help our schools and students succeed every day.

On a personal and professional note, I would like to publically thank Mr. Norm Elchert for his years of dedicated and de-voted service to Lakota Schools. He has been a colleague, a mentor and a friend to me for over 20 years and I wish him all the best as he takes his next step in his career.

I would like to again express my apprecia-tion for the opportunity to serve the students of Lakota Local Schools. I welcome your calls and visits as we make this a successful year of learning and achievement.

Make it a great day!

3rd grade students celebrating ‘Mini Matz’ day

Mrs. Hoffman’s class can’t hide that Raider Pride!

Have a wonderful and safe Winter Break from the Lakota Staff and the

Lakota Board of Education

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Getting some hands-on fun and learning

for Fire Safety week.

Thank you to our Kansas Fire Fighters for helping during

Fire Safety Week.

Even Buckeye had his Raider Pride

during Spirit Week!

Some sharp dressed men for PTO’s

Trick or Treat night.

Veterans honored at Lakota Elementary School

Kindergarten celebrates their 50th day in true 50s style!

KINDERGARTEN NEWS

The Kindergarten classes are in full bloom! We have finished learning all of our letters and sounds and are excited about using what we have learned by turning them into words. We are practicing sight words and are beginning to learn how to read small sentences.

We celebrated the 50th day of school by having a 50’s Sock Hop. The students had a blast! They dressed like they were in the 50’s and danced to songs from the 50’s. Thank you to PTO for paying for our ice cream floats!

Mrs. Chalfin & Mrs. Adams dance to 50’s music!

Kindergarten Class on their Thanksgiving Feast Day

The Kindergarten classes are in full bloom!

For Thanksgiving, we worked hard to earn feathers for our Indian headbands. After all our hard work, we had a Thanksgiving feast to show them off. We have begun to count down the days until Christmas and are reminded every day to be on our best behavior!

LAKOTA ELEMENTARY AMERICAN PRIDE AWARDS

Two students from each of the elementary classrooms received awards for their good citizenship during the first quarter. They are as follows:

Kindergarten - Landon Blausey, Bryler Wedge, Abryanna Coleman, Charles Moes, Abigail Stewart and Xavier Thomas

First Grade – Isaac King, Mariyah Magnus, Cody Biddle, Tayla Manuel, Ryker Trumbull, Leah Brooke Uhlman, Frankie Rader and Simon Roth

Second Grade – Carlie Foos, Carson Hill, Trinity Koppus, William Palmerton, Kahner Kreilick, Lilly Marion, Jayla Hines and Cole Roush

Third Grade – Kane Blachuta, Kacy Smith, Libby Blausey, Grady Moon, Reece Paul, Elijah Evans, Madelynn Hushour and Kiefer Shultz

Fourth Grade - Miranda Fouts-Esquivel, Ethan Klotz, Michael Blevins, Emma Chalfin, Madisyn Kistler and Dillon Ellinger

LAKOTA ELEMENTARY HONOR ROLL FOR FIRST QUARTERSecond Grade All A’s Honor Roll:Aaralynn Adams, Gavin Chambers, Carlie Foos, Rosendo Gracia, Cheyenne Haning, Miles Harner, Carson Hill, Jayla Hines, Michelle Jackson, Katelynn Leemaster, Paul Lopez, Lilly Marion, Brandon Minich, Kaiya Mompher, William Palmerton, Ryan Parks, Ja-leel Rayford, Emma Riffe, Simon Rosenberger, Cole Roush, Kaitlyn Sayre, Krystian Schorn, Jocelyn Smith, Theiden Taulker, Brooke Trum-pler, Anne Vandenheuvel and Elijah Wolph A/B Honor Roll: Natalie Anderson, Jayson Bennington, Destiny Bethel, Ethan Bomer, Kerstyn Carr, Dalton Cassady, Liza Ebert, Gabriel Hagemann, Madi-son Kline, Trinity Koppus, Kahner Kreilick, Evan Harmon, Gage Johnson, Abe Martinez, Chet Moore, Breanna Norwalk-Anderson, Kendyl Rosenberger, Erin Sampson, Tyra Stewart, Jacob Stuller, Brayden Tyson, Sebastian Wallace and Casey Warren Third Grade All A’s Honor Roll: Jenna Juarez, Zoie Lamb, J Thomas Matz, Meghan Ohms, Isabel Smith and Zaedyn Wedge

The first grade students have been busy as they learn more about reading, writing and math. In December, the children will explore how four different countries celebrate Christmas. The first graders will “visit” Germany, Mexico, Sweden and Australia. The information learned will be shared through speaking parts, songs and dances. Our music program will be held December 13th in the Auditeria.

As we take some time off for Christmas break, please encourage the children in your

FIRST GRADE NEWSlife to find a good book to read. Counting money is a great way to work on those counting skills. It is not too early to start memorizing those math facts. Ask the kids to help you write lists, write thank you notes and write stories together. Please take time to tell those personal stories from your past. “When I was a kid…” “At Christmas, our family…” “One important event…” One way the children of our community can learn about history is through personal stories from others.

MUSIC BOOSTERS COLLECTING COMMUNITY MARKET SLIPS

The Lakota Music Boosters are collecting Community Market Slips to help raise money for Lakota Music Department. Students may bring in slips to the Band room, Choral room or Mrs. Sandrock’s Music room. Save those slips and help support our Music Boosters!

A/B Honor Roll: Libby Blausey, Cadence Bloom, Cecelia El-lison, Evan Foos, Kaleb Gibson, Griffin Gill-mor, Jocelynn Hamilton, Ben Hovis, Jasmine Haubert, Taylor Hille, Cory Jay, Amilia Knisely, Andrew Patton, Grace Secord, Dylan Tyson, Grace Wasserman, Hannah Wasserman and Gaige Yonikus Fourth Grade All A’s Honor Roll: Connor Hill, Jasmine Hines, Ethan Klotz, Cody Roush and Eric Zuelzke A/B Honor Roll: Sophie Berkley, Michael Blevins, Emma Chalfin, Reilly Cozette, Taylan Cozette, Leanne Craun, Dakota Dukett, Kyleigh Dull, Alyssa Duvall, Lydia Evans, Brendan Gebes, Drew Haar, Ann Hoffman, Riley Holding, Robbie Hunker, Madisyn Kistler, Erica Krawetzke, Kendra McDole, Carol Measel, Caleb Meel, Khloe Mohn, Zander Mompher, Jaden Myers, Austin Nuhfer, Ryan Panuto, Haleigh Potteiger, Savana Ranzenberger, Delaney Rayford, Nicole Reiter, Erica Riehl, Zachary Stevenson and Jordan Willmarth

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The second grade students have been very busy over the last few months. In math, stu-dents have been working hard at learning their math facts, telling time, creating and reading graphs, and solving word problems. In Social Studies, students have started learning about the past and how things have changed over time. A big thank you to Mrs. Lois Trumpler for coming in and sharing some great pictures, stories, antique toys and treasures from the past to help the second graders develop a better understanding for how things have changed. The students also had an opportunity to travel to each second grade classroom to participate in a learning activity involving the Pilgrims and how their lives were different from ours.

One of our goals in second grade is for each student to be able to read grade level mate-rial fluently and accurately as well as answer

SECOND GRADE NEWS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fourth Grade students shined in their music program “American Voices.” Through this program students learned about our nation’s history, music styles and culture. Students did an outstanding job learning the music, movement and speaking parts. Many of the 2012 Ohio Music content standards were taught during the 9 week preparation of this program. Some include:

1PR Sing a varied repertoire with accurate rhythm and pitch and expressive qualities individually and with others.

2PR Use the head voice to produce a light, clear sound employing breath support and maintaining appropriate posture.

We can’t believe it is December already, but time flies when you are working hard!

The Fourth grade students recently took their first OAA practice test in order to prepare for the real test in May. Students completed a half-length test in Reading and Math. Many students took their time and did a wonderful job. The teachers use these tests to find areas in our curriculum where students need ad-ditional support to achieve academic success. After we work on areas that need attention, the students will test again. Currently, our next half-length practice tests are scheduled for this month.

We just finished performing our musical ‘American Voices’ for our Lakota friends and family. Everyone worked very hard to learn their parts and gave their best effort during practices which was evident in the fantastic

questions about what they have read. Please continue to support your child with this by encouraging your child to read to you every night for at least 10 minutes!

Mrs. Downs’ class has been fortunate enough to get with a brand new listening center! This was funded through a grant from a website known as Donors Choose. We are delighted to have this new CD/Tape Player/Radio in our classroom. The students are able to listen to books on tape and follow along in the book. This enables them to hear a fluent reader and pick up on the way a good reader sounds. Mrs. Downs would like to give a shout out to Ms. Dawn Smith! She is a former Lakota graduate that gave a donation to help in the funding of this wonderful project!! Thanks so very much to you! We are thrilled to have this center in our classroom!!!

It was nice to see such a great showing of parents for conferences. It is very important to us and your student, to be able to share what they have been learning. As we work together to strengthen the home to school connection, it is important that we work together for the success of your student.

The third grade students enjoyed a special field trip to listen to the Toledo Symphony. It was a very enlightening experience for all. Thank you to Mrs. Sandrock for arranging the trip and also to the PTO for taking care of the expenses.

As discussed at conferences, reading nightly is essential for students to grow academically.

THIRD GRADE NEWSIt is suggested that students read at least 20 minutes nightly. Each class is participating in the Pizza Hut Book It program and has monthly goals that students should be work-ing on. Encourage your student to read AR books to help reach their Book It goal and their individualized reading goal.

A big thank you to Mrs. Clark's class for hosting our Halloween party. The entire third grade class celebrated together by listening to a scary story, dancing, singing and enjoying the delicious treats made by her class. We look forward to celebrating the Christmas holiday together!

The third grade students dressed in their finest outfits, went to a Symphony concert at the Central Auditorium in Findlay, Ohio on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. This year’s theme “Let’s Dance” highlighted music from many different time periods and cultures including composers Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonin Dvorak, and Richard Hayman just to name a few. Students have been studying the instruments and their families during music class. They have also discovered what careers are available in Music. The lessons are designed around the 2012 Ohio Music Content Standards. The following standards are what a student should know and be able to do by the end of third grade. Some standards taught during this unit are: 1CE Visually and aurally, identify the four families of orchestral instruments and 6CE Identify careers in music including composing, performing and conducting.

Students have also written thank you letters to members of the symphony and to Mr. Matz about their experience at the Symphony. We would like to thank the Lakota PTO for sponsoring this field trip every year.

THIRD GRADE STUDENTS ATTEND SYMPHONY CONCERT IN NOVEMBER

Mrs. Marik's 4th grade Ohio History classes researched various Ohio festivals. Students learned that many different cultures, crops, and forms of transportation

are celebrated throughout our state. Pictured from left to right are: Michael Blevins, Connor Hill, Eric Zuelzke, Alyssa Duvall, Kyleigh Dull, and Rylie Valdez

FOURTH GRADE NEWSfinal performance. Congratulations Fourth grade!

We are looking forward to our field trip to the Hayes Memorial Museum. It will be exciting to explore the museum as well as enjoy the holiday decorations. We will also be treated to the train exhibit that will be on display through January. 2013. This trip will not only be fun but it will also fit Fourth Grade Social Studies standards.

Now that we have been working together for almost three months, we are starting to move from our review section in Math to the core topics that are in the Fourth Grade curriculum. Students should be memorizing their Math facts as we begin working with both multiplication and division. Keeping up with homework will also help students succeed in Math this year.

The following students and staff mem-bers have been chosen as an “All American Citizen” for the month of October and November. Their picture will be placed on the bulletin board by Mrs. Leist’s room.

OCTOBER: Abryanna Coleman, Adrian Parker,

Bryce Zender, Mariela Lopez, Stanley Rice, Xavier Thomas, Kayden Havens, Ashtyn Linkey, Bryler Wedge, Liliana Blachuta, Tayla Manuel, Jesse Wright, Dylan Bankey, Grace Johnson, Simon Roth, Azaylah Eisenhour, Rylan Marshall, Tal-lon Townsend, Joe Mossbarger, Courtney Wasserman, Maya Lesher, Simon Rosen-berger, Casey Warren, Carlie Foos, Kaaden McDonald, Kaitlyn Sayre, Devon Eidenour, Breanna Anderson, Audrey Rice, Kerstyn Carr, William Palmerton, Kendyl Rosen-berger, Libby Blausey, Ashton McCarley, Grady Moon, Emma Beckley, Jenna Juarez, Andrew Roper, Zoie Lamb, Darrin Quinlin, Dylan Wyant, Jimmy Heath, Reece Paul, Elijah Evans, Kyleigh Dull, Carol Measel, Delaney Rayford, Wesley Bartson, Miranda

Fouts-Esquivel, Erica Krawetzke, Michael Blevins, Robbie Hunker, Alexander Peace and Mrs. Penny Kagy

NOVEMBER: Ariana King, Raven Minich, Hannah

Stahl, Cash Allen, Riley King, Bart Van-denheuvel, Braden Anderson, Kara Jacquot, Case Timmons, Madison Gibson, Drew Matz, Grace Rogers, Trenten Hicks, Cody Paul, Zoie Widman, Otto Dierksheide, Caidence Iler, Cayden Miller, Kaitlin Mohn, Ryker Trumbull, Liza Ebert, Miles Harner, Brayden Tyson, Dalton Cassady, Katelyn Leemaster, Theiden Taulker, Makenzie Bradner, Paul Lopez, Tyra Stewart, Kathryn Dierksheide, Ethan Sprow, Collin Zender, Ethanial Ernst, Aaliyah Mossbarger, Gaige Yonikus, Hazel Alridge, Kaleb Gibson, Madelyn Zender, Cadence Bloom, Meghan Ohms, David Williams, Mackinzie Mc-Donald, Joshua Rickard, Carson Zender, Bryce Bowen, Madisyn Kistler, Eric Zuelzke, Zach Allen, Alyssa Duvall, Austin Nuhfer, Morgan Belden, Taylan Cozette, Dakota Norris and Mr. Dave Gump

AMERICAN VOICES PERFORMANCE

Mrs. Sandrock would like to thank the students, staff, and parents who worked together to pay tribute to our country in a great program.

OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER

AMERICAN SHOWCASE

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EVENTS CALENDAR

Athletic Booster Meetings

January 7, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. – Staff Dining Lounge

February 4, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. – Staff Dining Lounge

December17 PTO–Conference Room in Media Center–6:30 p.m.21 Winter Break Begins (No School 12/21-1/2)January3 Classes Resume7 Athletic Boosters- Staff Dining Room-6:00 p.m.21 Martin Luther King Day (No School)22 PTO-Conference Room in Media Center-6:30 p.m.28 Music Boosters- Staff Dining Room-6:30 p.m.February4 Athletic Boosters- Staff Dining Room-6:00 p.m.15 Waiver Day 18 President’s Day (No School)19 PTO-Conference Room in Media Center - 6:30 p.m.25 Music Boosters- Staff Dining Room-6:30 p.m.27 & 28 Early Dismissal- Parent/Teacher ConferencesMarch1 Conference Comp Day (No School)4 Athletic Boosters- Staff Dining Room-6:00 p.m.11-22 OGT Testing18 PTO-Conference Room in Media Center - 6:30 p.m.25 Music Boosters- Staff Dining Room-6:30 p.m.28-29 Spring Break (No School)28 Possible Make-Up DayApril1 Spring Break (No School) Possible Make-Up Day22-30 OAA TestingMay1-10 OAA Testing27 Memorial Day (No School)31 Last Day for StudentsJune2 Graduation at 2:00 p.m.4-7 Possible Make-Up Days

SuperintendentDavid M. Danhoff(419) 986-6650TreasurerJennifer Hedrick(419) 986-6650Special Education DirectorTracy Foos(419) 986-6650Technology CoordinatorRuss Abbott(419) 986-6650

LAKOTALOCAL SCHOOLS5200 C.R. 13Kansas, OH 44841PH: 419-986-6650FAX: 419-986-6651

Lakota On-line: www.lakota-sandusky.k12.oh.us

BOARD OF EDUCATION Chris Chalfin - President (419) 457-6415 7415 C.R. 11, Risingsun, OH 43457Barbara Lehmann - Vice-President (419) 638-2004 5374 C.R. 11, Kansas, OH 44841 Kurt Brewer - Board Member (419) 307-2054 2100 W. Millgrove Rd. Risingsun, OH 43457 Fred Keith - Board Member (419) 288-2006 117 S. East, P.O. Box 236 Bradner, OH 43406-0236 Timothy Woodruff – Board Member(419) 457-4358302 Union St., P.O. Box 178Risingsun, OH 43457Lakota High SchoolPrincipal: Mrs. Sherry SprowGrades 9,10,11,125200 C.R.13Kansas, OH 44841(419) 986-6620Fax (419) 986-6621Lakota Middle SchoolPrincipal: Mr. Steve SelveyGrades 5, 6, 7, 85200 C.R.13Kansas, OH 44841(419) 986-6630Fax (419) 986-6631Lakota Elementary SchoolPrincipal: Mr. Joshua MatzGrades PS, K, 1, 2, 3, 45200 C.R. 13Kansas, OH 44841(419) 986-6640 Fax (419) 986-6631Lakota Local Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Mission Statement: The Lakota Local School District, as a unified learning community, is dedicated to graduating students who are life-long learners and produc-tive citizens in an ever-changing society.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATIONPlease remember to notify the school of any updates/changes to your child’s emergency medical information (i.e. home/work phone numbers, physician name/phone number, student’s medical condition, etc.) It is vital for your child’s safety that there is current information on file when needed.

PUBLIC NOTICEParents and eligible students may refuse to allow the Board to disclose any or all of “directory information” upon writ-ten notification to the Board within 15 days after receipt of this annual public notice.

In case of bad weather, we now have the Instant Alert System in place. You will be notified by phone when there is a delay or closing. You may also check with one of the following radio/television stations for delays and closings.Television Stations: 11, 13 and 24R adio S tat ions: W T T F/WSP D/WTOD,WFOB,WFRO, WFIN, K-100/WKKO

WeatherDelays & Closings

SEARCH FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESSchool districts across the state of Ohio are

participating in an effort to identify, locate, and evaluate children from birth through 21 years of age who may have disabilities. Schools search for children having such conditions as hearing impairment, visual impairments, speech or language impairments, specific learning dis-abilities, emotional disturbances, autism, multiple disabilities, mental retardation, other health impairments, and traumatic brain injury. Public schools are required and are committed to the provision of a free and appropriate public edu-cation, regardless of the child’s disability. Many children with disabilities are not found to receive

and address their needs until they reach school age. These children may not be visible as a part of the mainstream community, such as children of homeless families or migrant families. Also, unidentified children with disabilities are often preschoolers. Parents may not be aware their child has a disability or that there are programs and services available.

Lakota Local Schools is interested in meeting the needs of children with disabilities. If you have or know of a child who may have a disability, please contact Tracy Foos, who is the Special Education Supervisor at Lakota at 419-986-6650 or tfoos@lakota-sandusky.k12.oh.us.

The Display Case Committee plans to feature one graduating class, rotating displays approxi-mately every 3 months. If your class would like to be highlighted, please collect items for display, then call Kathy Lee, Secretary to the Superintendent, at 419-986-6650, extension 1 and leave your contact information.

As a tribute to the deceased members of the Lakota community, the Display Case Committee would like to list the names of these persons in one case at Lakota School. In order to obtain accurate information, we are seeking your help. Please call Kathy Lee at 419-986-6650, extension 1 or email her at klee@lakota-sandusky.k12.oh.us and give her

DISPLAY CASE COMMITTEE REQUESTSthe following information: correct spelling of deceased person (including maiden name, when applicable), year of birth, and year of death. Please leave your phone number in case we need to contact you with a question.

Thank you for your assistance. Committee: Elaine Roush, Yvonne Riffle, Pat HarrisonIf anyone has interesting facts or stories from

the early years of Lakota (Amsden, Bradner, Burgoon, Kansas, Risingsun) that you are willing to share, please call Kathy Lee, 419-986-6650 extension 1.

SECOND GRADE STUDENTS PERFORM “FALL FESTIVAL”

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Substitute Bus Drivers Needed

Lakota Local Schools are in need of sub-stitute bus drivers. This would require a valid School Bus CDL. For further information, please contact Mr. Tim Kern, Lakota Trans-portation Supervisor at 419-986-5558.

CONCESSION STAND HELPThe Lakota Athletic Boosters are in need of helpers to run the concession stand during the

Varsity Wrestling tournament on December 15th and the Jr. High Wrestling tournament on January 5th. This is a morning/afternoon tournament with approximately 10 visiting teams attending and we need many helpers. If you are available to help, please contact: Roxy Bowl-ing 419-619-0152 or Shannon James at 419-265-0321.

MEMORIAL/HONOR BRICK ORDERSAll of the Memorial/Honor Bricks that have been ordered so far have come in and are now

in place. Come and check out the paths in front of the main doors of the building – they look great! You can still order bricks – they make great gifts! So if you’re wondering what to get that special someone for birthdays, Christmas, retirement, etc…this is it!!

Order forms can be picked up at the Board Office or you can access them at www.lakota-sandusky.k12.oh.us

FBI/BCI FINGERPRINT CHECKSLakota Local Schools now have the capability to do FBI/BCI fingerprint checks. If you would

like to use this service, please call the Board Office at 419-986-6650 for an appointment.

CAT'S MEOW WOODEN REPLICAS OF FORMER LAKOTA SCHOOLS

The Cat's Meow wooden replicas of the Lakota Schools are now available. Order forms can be picked up at the Board Office or you can access them at

www.lakota-sandusky.k12.oh.usFor more information call the Board Office at 419-986-6650.

Second grade students shared with their parents a look at American Music through their program “Fall Festival.” Some of the students’ greatest music pieces were “This is My Home” and “Sousa’s Kazoo Review.” Students learn about the science of leaves changing, the history of our American songs, and the traditions of a fall festival. Many of the 2012 Ohio Music content standards were taught during the 9 week preparation of this program. Some include:

1PR Sing a varied repertoire with accurate rhythm and pitch individually and with others.

2PR Follow and respond to the cues of a conductor.3PR Use the head voice to produce a light, clear sound while maintaining appropriate

posture. Mrs. Sandrock would like to thank the Staff, students, and parents who worked together

to create an awesome program!