YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!

Bond IssueInformation Nights

7:00pm-8:00pm oil

Wednesday, August 24 at Brook Park MemorialTuesday, September 27 at Berea-Midpark HighSchoolTuesday, October 2S at Middleburg Hts.Junior High

Learn the factsabout the upcoming2016 Bond Issue.

All parents andcommunity membersare welcome to attend.

COFFEEwith Superintendent Michael Sheppard

and Treasurer fiyanChixioni

Join our Superintendent and Treasurer indiscussingthe latest topics impactingthe Berea City School

District and have your questions answered.

Stop by between 5:OOpm-7:OOpm to ask questions or listen.Tuesday, September 13

Tuesday, October 11

Berea Boardof Education 1 390 Fair Street,Berea

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Calendar Events

September, 2016

A Message from the Principal:

Dear Parents,

With the start of the new school yearyou may have noticed a few changes. Forone, we have added a p.m. homeroom to ourdaily schedule. This gives students theopportunity to organize and gather thematerials they need to take home which mayreduce the likelihood of missing andincomplete assignments. In addition thebusses are loading in a less hectic and timelierfashion.

This year you received a lot lesspaperwork at the start of the school year. Allforms are completed electronically this yearusing FinalForms. Flaving school forms onlinewill save you time by just updating them everyyear. Log on to the Final Forms link tocomplete your forms for this school year.

We have received positive feedbackregarding our new formats for Open House andParent Information Night. We hope you foundthe new formats beneficial for a more efficientexperience.

All of the classrooms in the front half ofour building are very warm on these hotsummer days. My understanding is that part ofthe proceeds from a successful District bondissue would ensure that there is airconditioning in all of our buildings. For detailed2016 Bond Issue Information, click this linkBond Issue

Contacting Staff Members

Sometimes sending an email can be themost effective way to contact your child'steachers. If you would like to contact a staffmember, go to www.berea.k12.oh.us click onthe "DISTRICT" tab and then "STAFFDIRECTORY." If you need assistance, justgive us a call and we will talk you through it.

PavForlt

PayForlt (PFI) is a secure onlinepayment system which simplifies payment,collection and balancing of funds for schooldistricts. It enables parents to pay fees (andalso buy locks, calculators and PE shirts)quickly and easily online. PayForlt allowsparents to opt into and manage emailreminders about their student's accounts.

The Berea City School District nowoffers PFI to our parents to pay student fees.This does not include the funding of lunchaccounts. Lunch accounts will continue to beprocessed through Mealtime.

Click on the PayForlt link above formore detailed information.

Cafeteria News

REMEMBER: YOU MUSTRENEW YOUR FREE ANDREDUCED STATUS EVERYYEAR. This year's deadlineto renew your status is

Friday, September 30, 2016.

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The cafeteria will pack lunches forfield trips with advance ordering. The lunchwill contain a PB &J Graham, juice, fruit andmilk for $1.25. Students who receivedfree/reduced priced meal will have nocharge. Students may use their Mealtimeaccount to purchase the field trip lunch.

You may now make deposits to yourstudent's cafeteria account using a credit cardor Master Card or Visa debit card. There is aminimum deposit of $25.00 to use this option.To make a deposit, go towww.mvmealtime.com. First time users willneed to set up a user name and password.This is the same site you may submit anapplication for free/reduced priced meals andwhere you can view your student's account atno charge.

Please plan on 24 hours for the moneyto show up in your student's account. If youhave any questions contact Beth Spinks at216-267-2142 or bspinks@berea.k12.oh.us

Our school lunch menus have been approvedby Cleveland Clinic Eat Right at SchoolProgram. This endorsement recognizes thatour lunch offerings are healthy choices forstudents. Cost is $2.50. Breakfast is availablein the cafeteria from 8:15 to approximately 8:35every morning. The cost for breakfast is $1.25.

past Ford students, and conference dinners.Please support your students by joining PTA!

The first PTA meeting of the year isTuesday, September 27th at 7pm in the FordIntermediate School multi-media center. Themeetings are only one hour long and you willhear updates on what PTA is planning, hearthe inside scoop from the Principal and staff,and have a voice in issues that affect ourstudents.

To receive updates, follow us onFacebook @ Ford Intermediate School PTA. Ifyou have any questions, comments orsuggestions, email usat FordPTABerea@gmail.comor reach out toany of the board members:

Heather Losneck, PresidentShelley Dietz, VP FundraisingBarb Payne and Kristen Gronowski, VPs ofEventsTina Trzebuckowski, MembershipSarah Dlugokecki, VP HospitalityJessica Meany, SecretaryGeorge Pimentel, TreasurerAmanda Grasson and Meghan Yee, PTACouncil Delegates

Ford PTA

The Ford PTA welcomes you to a newschool year! The Mission of PTA is to makeevery child's potential a reality by engaging andempowering families and communities toadvocate for all children. The Ford PTA willcreate fun events for students and families,help parents and caregivers learn skills tosupport their student, and collaborate with staffand administration to build strong family-schoolpartnerships.

FOR ONLY $10...membership in theFord PTA will help us achieve these goals,including events like 5th and 6th grade funnights, field trips, assemblies, assignmentnotebooks, scholarships for seniors who are

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Making Every Child's Potentiala RealityAll parents want the same things for our children: Safe and healthytodays, successful tomorrows. But the challenges facing our schoolsand communities can feel overwhelming.

Only 1 in4 high school students graduate ready for college. Bullyingandobesity have reachedepidemic levels.Too many students lack access to

the specialists, technology and advanced coursework they need.

These problems threaten our students'chances for a bright future.You may wonder, what difference can one parent make?

With PTA, Parents Create Powerful ChangePTA brings together families, educators,and business and community

leaders to solve the toughest problems facing our schools and

communities.We engage and empower families and communities

to speak up for all children and take action to make a difference theeducation, health, safety and well-being of every child.

PTA helps ensure that all students have what they need to succeed:

High-quality education

Safe and healthy environments

Access to opportunities

PTA's four program areas bring our vision into focus:

ÿ Student and School Success—All students should receivea world-class education that preparesthem for long-termsuccess incollege and careers. PTA programs like Take Your Family

to School Week, Family Reading Experience and School of Excellenceempower families to be engaged in their children's education andsupport their learning, which makes a difference for student successand school improvement.

mHealthand Safety—Every child should have a healthyand safeplace to live, learnand thrive. PTA provides tools and resources

such as our Connect for Respect initiative—that help students,

parents and schools work together to create a positive school climate.

($/' Arts and Culture—Every child should receivea well rounded

education with access to artsand cultural opportunities. PTA

celebrates and raises awareness about the importance of arts education

and providesall students the opportunity to explore and be involved in

the arts through our annual Reflections program.

JSL Advocacy—All families should beat the table and empoweredto advocate for their own and every child. PTA's policy agenda.advocacy toolkit and state and national trainings make it easy for eveiy

parent to make a difference.

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Join Us to Make a Difference

Parents• Join or start local PTAs

• Participate in local, state

and national learning andadvocacy opportunities

• Serveon state and NationalPTA boards of directorsand committees

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and community

improvement efforts

• Implement programs,events

and activities that engage

families and enrich studentlearning and well-being

• Influence school

board decisions

State PTAs• Connect local groups to

the national network andeach other

• Provide leadership training

for local PTAs

• Advocate for state-levelinvestments in education

National PTA• Develops programs

and resources for localand state PTAs

• Provides leadership and

advocacy training for local

and state PTAs

• Advocates for federal funding

and policies that benefit all

students and schools

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Who can join PTA? Any adult interested in helpingchildren andpromotingtheir education.

What does the PTA do? Provide assignment notebooks for all students, provide conferencedinners for staff, family fun nights, staff appreciation week, 5th grade fun night, 6th grade fun night,snacks for testing, assist in facilitating programs aimed at increasingpositive behavior andacademic growth, spirit wear sale, and scholarships for Berea-Midpark seniors.

Why shouldIjoin? When families get involved at school, children benefit! This is your chance toknow what's happeninginyour school and to be involved.

Ifyou are interested in joining the Ford PTA please fill out the information below.

PTA Membership:_ Individual Membership $10

Additional Tax Deductible Donation:Not required,but appreciated! 100% of your donation stays at Ford._$10 _$15 _$20 _$_

Member Information:Last Name:_First Name:_

Address:

Email:_Phone#:

_Parent/Guardian _Ford Staff _Relative _Other

Student Information:Please list all children attending Ford.

Child:_ Child:_

Child:_ Child:_

Please make all checks payable to Ford PTAReturn to school with your child markedATTN: PTA Membership on the envelope

Or Mail to: Ford PTA 17001Holland Rd BrookPark, OH 44142Please contact Tina Trzebuckowski at tinatrze@vahoo.com

with any questions regardingmembership.

Is Your Child Protected?

As we embark upon another school year, now is a good time to check and make sure yourchild is current on their immunizations. From birth through high school the Center forDisease Control has a recommended schedule of immunizations to help protect againstpreventable diseases inyour child.

New students and transfer students to Berea City Schools are required by law to provideproof of immunizations within fifteen days of entrance into the school system. Please donot rely on your previous school to forward this important and needed piece ofinformation. Ifit is not forwarded in a timely fashion, your child may be required to missschool until it is provided. Those who for religious or medical reasons cannot beimmunized must file an exemption each and every year with the school system.

Below you will find a chart of those immunizations required by the state of Ohio to beadmitted and remain in school. Ifyou have any questions please contact your School HealthSpecialist providedby Southwest General Healthcare Center at your local school forassistance. You can also check out the CDC recommendations, which are greater than thestate requirements at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htm

Doses Vaccine Important Notes

4 or 5 DtaP, DTP, orDT (pediatric)

Those who received 4 doses before the4th birthday must receive one more dose

3 or 4 Polio (IPVorOPV)

Those who received 3 doses before the4th birthday must receive one more dose -OR-

4 doses are required if a combination ofOPV & IPV was given

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ÿ Measles - live virusÿ Rubellaÿ Mumps — live virus

(Usually given as: MMR)(All must be given on orafter the 1st birthday)

The second dose of MMR must beat least 28 days from the first dose.

3 ÿ Hepatitis B (HBV)

ÿ The second dose must be atleast 28 days from the first dose

The 3rd dose must be at least 2 months from the 2nddose & at least 4 months from the 1st dose. For

students Pre K- 10th grade.

1 • Varicella Usually given between 12-18 months of age, but canbe administered at a later time. For students Pre K-

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S.O.S. - Support Our SchoolAutomatically support Ford Intermediate School students EVERY TIME you shop!

It's not always easy or possible for parents, family and friends to be as involved in schoolactivities that directly support students as they'd like to be. Here is a way everyone can becomeinvolved in supporting the students at FORD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL! Did you know thatyou, your family, and friends can do their shopping AND support FIS students at the register?The businesses noted below will donate a percentage of your purchases to Ford when youenroll in their programs and designate Ford Intermediate School as your school of choice.Signing up is FAST and EASY, and the rewards for our students can be huge! Please take timeto read the information below and sign up today!

©TARGET - How the Program Works You shop and Ford Intermediate School

students benefits. It's that simple. And your REDcardSM makes it possible. Here'show to participate:

1. Apply and get approved for a REDcard.

2. Enroll in Take Charge of Education and designate Ford Intermediate School.

3. Start shopping with your REDcard.

Donations to schools:Target will track purchases made by participating REDcard holders, then send a no-strings-

attached donation check directly to the school principal. Checks are distributed once a year. Ifthe total of accumulated donations is less than $25, the amount carries over to the nextpayment period. You can track Ford's progress at www.tarqet.com/tcoe Remember,

grandparents, alumni, friends or neighbors can help, too! They don't even have to be localresidents! Program details can be found at www.target.com/tcoe or by calling 1-800-316-6142.

heinen'S As a member of Heinen's Tasteful Rewards Program, when you shop at Heinen's• » n .. . ..- . you can help Ford Intermediate School through our ABC School Donation

Program. 1% of your qualified purchases* made through April will be donated byHeinen's to Ford Intermediate School. Follow these EASY steps to participate:

1. Go to www.heinensrewards.com

If you are already a member of the Tasteful Rewards Program, simply click on"MyRewards Home" then select "My Profile" in the upper right hand corner.

2. Select a city and school from the pull-down list and click "Submit".3. If you are not a member of Heinen's new Tasteful Rewards program, it's a perfect time to

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sign up to become a member and to start receiving rewards and benefits. Go towww.heinensrewards.com to register...it only takes a minute! You must re-register Ford

every year! If you do not have access to a computer, call 1-216-475-2300 ext. 2337 to selectFord Intermediate School.

The ABC School Donation Program is a Tasteful Rewards membership benefit. Every yearHeinens donates over $200,000 to area schools and organizations...it's our way of giving back

to the communities we serve.*Restricted or excluded items include - liquor, tobacco, USpostage stamps, lottery tickets, sales tax, gift card sales, returned items, any items prohibited by

state law or deemed unqualified at the discretion of Heinen's.

Giant Eagle Apples for the Students program will award Ford IntermediateSchool points to purchase educational equipment each time you use your

Giant Eagle Advantage Card from October through March 19th.Apples For The

StudentsHow to Enroll: Visit www.gianteaqle.com to register your Giant Eagle

Advantage Card 12-digit number printed on the back, located under the barcode. Designate Ford Intermediate School's ID CODE 2260. It's that easy! Each scan of yourGiant Eagle Advantage Card will provide FREE educational awards for our school! If you do nothave access to a computer, or know someone without one who wants to support our students,

call 1-800-474-4777 and follow the prompts for the Apples for the Students program.

Abitibi Paper Recycling

The program is a simple and free service for communities to use for paperrecycling. Distinctive green and yellow Paper Retriever bins are provided to

encourage the community to bring its paper and put it into a convenient dropoff location. Customers are not charged for the bins or the pick-up of paper. In

fact, Paper Retriever pays its partners for the paper collected in each bin.To help support Ford Intermediate School students, recycle the following items in the

Abitibi Paper Bins in our parking lot: catalogs, magazines, newspapers, junk mail, office paper,fax paper, school paper, notebooks, and folders. The more we recycle the more money we

earn! Visit their website for more information www.paoerretriever.com

Some Future Dates

(Subject to change without notice - students should listen to morning announcementsfor the latest information)

September 7 TNT Club 3:30-4:30PM Cafeteria11 Open House at Camp Whitewood 2:00-4:00PM12 6C to Camp15 Builders Club 3:30-4:30PM Room 20619 6B to Camp20 Lego Club 3:20-4:20PM IMC26 6A to Camp

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