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We have passed the midpoint of the school year. As you know, we have had to cancel school for fog, ice, snow, and cold weather. We have cancelled eight times this year which means we will make up days of school on February 19, March 12 and March 29. School will now be in session on the Spring Parent /Teacher Conference day on March 12, along with the make-up days of February 19 and March 29.

The safety of our students is always the bottom line in making the decision to delay or cancel school. I often wait until the final minute to make a decision in hopes that we will not need to cancel. Predicting the weather is not an exact science and every effort is made to have school and make

sure everyone arrives and gets home safely. I appreciate your understanding regarding weather delays and cancellations.

Our enrollment continues to gradu-ally grow. Our K-12 enrollment is 1,123 students. Four and a half years ago we finished the 2013-2014 school year with 1,043. That is an increase of 80 students. We have two classes over 100 students and three classes over 90. These numbers are causing us to tighten our open enrollment procedures in several grades. Our beauti-ful facility along with our caring staff and supportive community provide a strong incentive for families to be a part of the Lakota Local Schools.

These are exciting times to be a Raider! As you will see in the photos, the Lakota Weight Room has recently experienced a major upgrade to better serve our student athletes. This much needed, improvement to our overall athletics will have benefits for years to come. Thanks to the combined financial efforts of the Athletic Depart-ment and the Lakota Athletic Boosters, this project came to reality on January 25, 2018. Many thanks to our Superintendent, Dr. Chad Coffman, and the Lakota Athletic Boosters for supporting this project. “Sup-porting today’s athletes and preparing for those in the future is the goal of the Boost-ers,” stated Heidi Miller, Lakota Athletic Booster President. The coaching staff is also thrilled with the new equipment. “To see the excitement in the kids as the equipment

THE LAKOTA WEIGHT ROOM UNDERWENT MAJOR UPGRADEKevin Yeckley, Athletic Director

arrived and took shape was an incredible sign of them wanting to utilize what has been afforded them,” said Head Football Coach, Mike Lento. Furthermore, this upgrade will benefit all students in our school. “Students in physical education classes are already enjoying the addition of the state-of-the-art equipment,” stated P.E. Teacher, Shane Jacoby. Community members who want to utilize our facility in the evenings will also appreciate the new, modernized facelift. The school is also looking at additional ways in which we can utilize the facility to benefit the community. One thing is for sure, a large turnout of athletes is already responding by gathering into the weight room after school to use the new equipment. Once more, these are exciting times to be a Raider!!

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February 2018

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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGEFrom the Desk of Dr. Chad Coffman

The cold and flu season is in full force this winter. Here are some helpful tips for stay-ing healthy:1. Frequent hand washing is the BEST way

to prevent and combat the spread of germs. Wash hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available.

2. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.3. Cover coughs and sneezes with a disposable

tissue or use an elbow or arm if no tissue is available.

4. Do not share drinks, food, or unwashed

STAYING HEALTHYSubmitted by Mrs. Beth Crawford Lakota School Nurse

utensils.5. Get plenty of rest, eat healthy foods, and

drink lots water and healthy drinks.6. Avoid people that are sick and stay home

when you are sick.7. Disinfect surfaces that harbor germs (ex.

phones, keyboards, door knobs, tooth-brushes, counters).If your child has been ill, please be sure that

they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications, have not vomited for 24 hours and are feeling well in general before they return to school.

MAKE-UP DAYSMark Your Calendars

Due to the recent cancellations of school, Lakota Local Schools will be in session on

February 19, March 12 and March 29.

PTO DESIGNER PURSE BINGO

Friday, March 23rdBingo starts at 6:00 p.m.Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

There will be a basket raffle again this year and we will be selling a hot dog supper.

More information will be sent home with your child!

All are welcome!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS

One of our projects this past year was the planting of a windbreak for the playground. We had many generous donors who helped fund this project. This fundraiser is now finished and all of the trees are paid for. We have a plaque posted on the side of the build-ing with the names of all donors. Thank you for your support!

SPRING PARENT/TEACHER

CONFERENCESParent/Teacher Conferences will be held on

Monday, March 12, 2018, from 3:00 pm - 6:45 pm.

School will be in session on this date.

FROM THE LAKHI CAFEWhat a great year it has been so far......it is

great to have students give us suggestions for the menu for their favorite meals.

Just a reminder that breakfast is $1.50 and we offer many items so there is a variety choice of cereals and hot items. Breakfast pizza and Sausage Pancake sticks are our most popular sellers.

Another FYI - we offer an online payment system called Pay For It. You can access it through the home web page. To sign up for it, you will need a credit card and your student’s ID. YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY ONLINE TO HAVE THE BENEFITS OF THE SYS-TEM. If you are registered, you can access the system to see what your student is purchasing and receive notifications as set to your preference when their balance is low. Please call 419-986-6628 for any questions.

Stay warm!

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HIGH SCHOOL

LAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL2nd NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL

SENIORS4.0Madison Benavides, Faith Biddle, Autumn Bordner, Collin Carr, Jordan Cason-White, Caleb Chalfin, Devin Clark, Isreal Flores, Paige Franks, Tyler Gabel, Cora Grine, Caitlin Hicks, Mariah Kiser, Makenna Linkey, Jonathan Mason, Korissa McConaha, Brian Miller, Rilee Milligan, Kaitlyn Mogle, Taylor Uhlman, Julia Vanhoose, Brooklyn Ware

3.9 – 3.0Madilyn Below, Logan Bloom, Caleb Brown, McCenzye Cooper, Tain Cozette, Antonio Diaz, Darry Endicott, Elijah Ernst, Mackenzie Feathers, Cheyenne Fugitt, Chaunce Gan-gwer, Gabrielle Glavich, Chase Glover, Samarah Johnson, Joshua Kagy, Richard Karn, Anthony Kasavage, Dakota Klotz, Noah Koester, Neil Lemmerbrock, Logan Mallory, Samael McDermott, Rachel Miller, Levi Myers, Elizabeth Ohms, Brock Overmyer, Joshua Randolph, Emilee Roper, Mason Rosenberger, Levi Shull, Tim Steiner, Lucas Streacker, Ryan Struble, William Swinehart, Cassie Toller, Tara Trimble, Nathan Walter, Tyler Wehrle, Andrea Weinrich

JUNIORS4.0Anna Brubaker, Riley Danko, Gabrielle Dauterman, Taylor Garn, Collin Hipsher, Morgan Johnson, Maryn Klaus, Katelyn Klotz, Leah Patterson, Jenna Ranzenberger, Brady Rosen-berger, Brooke Shank, Reagan Zuelzke

3.9 – 3.0Cameron Balderson, McKenzie Below, Skieler Boggs, Madison Bowling, Kelsey Brust, Hope Clay, Aliza Dauterman, Marcus Elliott, Amber Eubank, Austin Goodman, Kaitlyn Graham, Erica Hartley, Erin Hartley, Jake Hoffman, Tyler Hushour, Madison King, Anna Klotz, Zachary Mogle, Michael Morelock, Trinity Morelock, Qiara Palos, Destiny Parker, Connor Powell,

Adam Rutledge, Nicholas Sayre, Levi Shultz, Andrew Stuller, Rusty Swartz, Cody Tennison, Samantha Wallace, Gage Ware, Noah Weaks, Samantha Weaver, Alexa Yonikus

SOPHOMORES4.0Noah Dull, Travis Hoerig, Kiersten Linkey, Madelyn Matz, Noah Rogers, Lucas Rosenberger, Braden Schaser, Ashley Schoenfeld

3.9 – 3.0Julian Allen, Julia Baker, Josie Bear, Gabrielle Bishop, Mar-rissa Claburn, Colt Dible, Alysha Enright, Trevor Franks, Alexa Gabel, Parris Hagemann, Karli Hansen, Donald Hillabrand, Justin Jacquot, Brocc Johnson, Steven Kern, Brooklyn Kreilick, Kennedi Kreilick, Trent Mathias, Aliesha McDill, Bodey Moon, Norma Moore, Hailey Odom, Alexander Palmerton, Carter Reinhart, Zachary Smith, Willow Soluri, Peter Statham, Skylee Teeple, Katelyn Tyler, Kaeden Wasserman, Hailey Williams, Mariah Woodruff

FRESHMEN4.0Connor Hill, Ethan Klotz

3.9 – 3.0Logan Barringer, Sophie Berkley, Michael Blevins, Emma Chalfin, Raven Collins, Reilly Cozette, Taylan Cozette, Leanne Craun, Maddison Danko, Gabriel Dohanyos, Dakota Dukett, Kyleigh Dull, Alyssa Duvall, Jasmine Hines, Ann Hoffman, Robert Hunker, Kendra McDole, Carol Measel, Caleb Meel, Justin Miller, Jonathan Moore, Dakota Norris, Austin Nuhfer, Haleigh Potteiger, William Randolph, Savana Ranzenberger, Nicole Reiter, Cody Roush, Brandon Schoch, Ethan Smith-back, Mark Statham, Clairissa Stump, Lauryn Tiell, Jordan Willmarth, Eric Zuelzke

TEACHER TREES FOR REINDEER GAMES

Senior students decorate Mrs. Sayre.

The team that decorated our Superintendent, Dr. Coffman won!

Congratulations!!

Sophomore students decorate Mr. Rosser.

OMEA DISTRICT II HONORS CHOIRLakota Music Department would like to wish Brendan Gebes and Trinity Morelock a

huge congratulations on being accepted into OMEA District II Honors Choir! This year will be Brendan’s first year of acceptance as he is a freshman; this year will be Trinity’s second year. They will join choral students from other neighboring schools who auditioned via CD and were accepted on their vocal talent demonstrated on the recording. Being a part of the ensemble requires them to rehearse on their own, be present for two short group rehearsals, and perform with these local students under the direction of a renowned director. The concert will take place at Port Clinton High School on Saturday, February 17th at 7:00 p.m. Entry is $5.00 and helps cover the cost of music, piano rentals, and the clinician. Please come support these amazing choral students!

HIGH SCHOOL SOLO & ENSEMBLESeveral Lakota High School musicians participated in the District 2 Ohio

Music Education Association solo and ensemble contest on Saturday, Janu-ary 27, 2018 at Genoa High School. Solo and Ensemble provides individual performers (soloists) and small groups of performers (ensembles) with an op-portunity to perform for a qualified adjudicator. The adjudicator will provide written comments and suggestions for improvement, along with assigning an overall rating to the performance. Ratings range from a V (Poor) to a I (Superior).

The following students received a III rating: Skylee Teeple - Vocal Solo & Erin Hartley - Clarinet Solo; II rating (Excellent): Brooklyn Ware - Vocal Solo, Brendan Gebes - Vocal Solo, Lakota Vocal Trio (Trinity Morelock, Katelyn Hoffman & Mazlyn Wilder) & Lakota Flute Trio (Erica Hartley, Ann Hoffman & Haleigh Potteiger); I rating (Superior): Makenna Linkey – Vocal Solo, Trinity Morelock – Vocal Solo & Erica Hartley – Flute Solo. Also, participating were Brooke Reed – Vocal Solo & Ann Hoffman – Vocal Solo. All of these students are to be congratulated on their fine work in preparing and performing. What awesome talent!!!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE that helped us display and take down the Winter Wonderland at the Sandusky County Fair. FFA week will be celebrated February 17th through the 24th. We will have numerous activities and dress up days for members to participate in.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

From the Desk of Mr. Patrick FlanaganLakota Middle School Principal

With the first half of the school year in the books, we begin the final few important months of the 2017-18 school year. Our Middle School staff and students finished 2017 off strong with our character word of caring being at the center of all we did. Starting after Thanksgiving, our 7th and 8th grade staff and students participated in a drive for God’s Store House and Stockings for Soldiers. The 5th and 6th Grade focused their at-tention on the Independence House in Fostoria bringing care items to the residents right before Winter Break. Altogether, our Middle School family collected over $2000 for the Pennies for Patients drive benefitting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. The 6th grade class won the battle of the classes and raised over $900 with Mrs. Linkey’s homeroom winning the overall individual classroom award. Four classes, Mrs. Bentley, Mr. Balsizer, Ms. McCullough, and Mrs. Brower raised over $100 individually.

The second part of the school year will focus on testing in the spring, scheduling for next year, and preparing our 8th grade students for the transition into high school. Please visit the school’s website and follow us on twitter @lakota_middle to view important announcements. Go Middle School Raiders!

MAKE-UP DAYS - Mark Your CalendarsDue to the recent cancellations of school, Lakota Local Schools will be in session on

February 19, March 12 and March 29.

Freshman students decorate Mrs. Schimmoeller.

Before Winter Break, the High School stu-dents had fun at their annual Reindeer Games. Each grade level decorated a “teacher tree”.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

LAKOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL2nd NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL

ALL A’S HONOR ROLL5th GradeLandon Blausey, Grant Bomer, Alexander Dolder, Morgan Hamilton, Emma Hindall, Noah Hoerig, Brandon Leal, Ashtyn Linkey, Charles Moes, Braxton Quaintance, Simon Roth, Jasmin Shipp, Aubrey Vitte, Bryler Wedge, Jordyn Wedge, and Alivia Weisenauer

6th GradeCody Biddle, Liliana Blachuta, Kaytlin Carlson, Brooklyn Foos, Cassidy Foos, Grant Guess, Grace Harmon, Jacie Hines, Levi Hoerig, Anna Hunker, Caidence Iler, Kian Johns, Isaac King, Christina Lopez, Tayla Manuel, Andrew Matz, Alex McGinnis, Zoey Smith, Autumn Speck, Grace Waltermier, Zoie Widman, Parker Zelms

7th GradeJayson Bennington, Kerstyn Carr, Liza Ebert, Carlie Foos, Gabriel Hagemann, Cheyenne Haning, Carson Hill, Jayla Hines, Trinity Koppus, Maya Lesher, Paul Lopez, Veronica Maxwell, William Palmerton, Ryan Parks, Simon Rosenberger, Mitchell Rosser, Cole Roush, Krystian Schorn, Jacob Stuller, Devyn Toy, and Jazmyn Wonderly

8th GradeLauren Bennett, Grace Dohanyos, Zoie Lamb, and Riley McDole

A/B HONOR ROLL5th GradeCash Allen, Braden Anderson, Brayden Camp, Abryanna Coleman, Amberlee Dayton, Makayla Eidenour, Addison Endicott, Justin Gonzales, Aiden Hemminger, Riley King, Jett Koppus, Maycee Milligan, Gavyn Quaintance, Elyssa Reinhart, Stanley Rice, Elijah Scifers, Hailey Smith, Lane Thacker, and Alivia Valiquette

6th GradeAnthony Dixon, Kurtis Fawcett, Mathew Flores, Gabriel Garlick, Landon Gebes, Kayleen Grachek, Grace Johnson, Mariyah Magnus, Haylee Nichols, Nevaeh Poole, Bobbi Ranzenberger, Madison Reinhart, Grace Rogers, Jordyn Stuller, Jared Tyson, Emma Warden, Courtney Wasserman, Tyler Wittenmyer, and Jesse Wright

7th GradeJaylyn Abner, Aaralynn Adams, Jayce Allen, Trinity Barr, Cory Bleckinger, Ethan Bomer, Makenzie Bradner, Dominic Carlson, Kathryn Dierksheide, Rosendo Gracia, Evan Harmon, Miles Harner, Jason Harpster, Alexander Holman, Michelle Jackson, Christopher Jurovcik, Kahner Kreilick, Ella Kurpenski, Alaysia Maxwell, Mitchell McDaid, Skyler McNeil, Kaiya Mompher, Chet Moore, Breanna Norwalk Anderson, Gaven Rathburn, Emily Reynolds, Emma Riffe, Jonathan Rosas, Kendyl Rosen-berger, Erin Sampson, Daniel Schmeltz, Lindsey Sievers, Brooke Trumpler, Brayden Tyson, Sebastian Wallace, Lacy Widmer, Makenzie Wyant, and Collin Zender

8th GradeBrianna Benavidez, Libby Blausey, Cadence Bloom, Kinzer Dussel, Cecelia Ellison, Iglesia Flores, Evan Foos, Brianna Gilliland, Griffin Gillmor, Emylee Herr, Madelynn Hushour, Jenna Juarez, Amilia Knisely, Patience Little, J. Matz, Grady Moon, Nicole Newell, Meghan Ohms, Mekenzie Rathburn, Grace Secord, Logan Streacker, Grace Swaisgood, Hannah Wasserman, Zaedyn Wedge, and Gaige Yonikus

CORRECTION: Madison Reinhart, 6th grade was omitted on the 1st quarter A/B honor roll.

Thank you Mrs. Henry for our new entry way lettering!

Deputy Stotz begins DARE classes with our 5th grade students.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

From the Desk of Mrs. Dana WardPrincipal At Lakota Elementary

It is hard to believe that we are halfway through the school year.  Hopefully, Spring is right around the corner and we will be able to breathe some fresh, warm air.  In the meantime, Mr. Cline, our Phys. Ed. teacher is keeping our students and teachers active throughout the winter months by doing the Mighty Milers program. This is a great way to keep all of us moving in order to stay healthy both mentally and physically.

Watching our students flourish with the guidance of the fantastic staff at Lakota Elementary is a true blessing. While visiting classrooms, I witness students who are engaged and excited about learning. I am very proud of all of their hard work and ac-complishments so far this year, and I look forward to more great achievements throughout the rest of the school year.

As we look ahead to the next couple months, there are some exciting activities hap-pening at Lakota Elementary. Some of these activities include:

-Our 3rd Annual Father/Daughter Dance will be on Saturday, February 24th. This will be for students in Kindergarten-4th Grade. Ticket forms can be picked up in the Elementary Office and on page 6 of this newsletter.

-Right to Read Week is the week of February 26th-March 2nd. Our teachers have a lot of activities planned for this week ending with a “Reading is Magic” assembly.

-Spring Pictures are scheduled for Thursday, March 8th.-Parent/Teacher Conferences will be Monday, March 12th. School will be in session

that day.-The end of the 3rd Quarter will be March 23rd. Grade Cards will go home on

March 28th.-PTO’s Purse Bingo is on Friday, March 23rd at 6:00. Doors open at 5:00, so come

on out and play some bingo!-Spring Break is right around the corner from March 29th through April 2nd. School

will resume on Tuesday, April 3rd.-Kindergarten Screening for any student who will be 5 years old before August 1st is

April 19th and 20th. Look for the registration form in this newsletter!Finally, we love to see volunteers in our building helping our students in the classroom

and assisting our teachers with various activities around the building. Project More is a program where you can volunteer to read with students! It’s an easy way to make a BIG difference! If you are interested in volunteering for Project More please contact Megan Downs, mdowns@lakotaschools.org. If you are interested in volunteering in other areas in our building, please don’t hesitate to give me a call or contact a teacher. The more we can work together as a community, the more our students will achieve!

LAKOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2nd NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL

SECOND GRADEAll A’s Honor RollCorrine Abbott, Colton Bradner, Wyatt Brubaker, Ivy David, Milo Hayden, Zoe Johnson, Krue Kirian, Zak Nichols, Aubrey Payne, Carson Quaintance, Alyssa Repp, Breanna Ridinger, Madison Roschie, Jordan Ruble, Grace Sautter, Elaina Schil-ler, Madison Seedorf, Piper Shultz, Izabella Thomas, Adelyn Travis, Brenna Walter, Harmanie Wyant

A/B Honor RollKash Beard, Abigail Bender, Tara Bensman, Dathan Billiot, Mason Brubaker, Kayden Davidson, Kelsey Holman, Zac Hoskins, Carson Hull, Jackson Juarez, Isabella Lagrou, Em-malynn Lemay, Ashlynn Markel, Charles Maxwell, November Maxwell, Haylee Miller, Spencer Moyer, Luke Parsons, Joel Ruble, Reese Seigley, Shelby Spaulding, Jacob Stevens, Tori Weaver, Evan Wulff, Elena Wyant, Connor Yonikus

THIRD GRADEAll A’s Honor RollZander Burkhalter, Bryson Clark, Reid Dussel, Chloe Foos, Maerinn Fraser, Brody Hansen, Hailey Hunt, Cooper Kaser, Colten Kelbley, Brady Kern, Eve Knisely, Frank Lopez, Brayden Reffitt, Kaitlynne Repasz, Grant Scherger, Gabriel Stacey, Mya Stoudinger, Olivia Thomas, Zavier Wedge, Raelyn Wittenmyer, Justin Wonderly

A/B HONOR ROLL Keely Albert, Isabelle Alge, Johnathan Baldwin, Kolette Bartson, Brooklyn Beard, Milee Behnke, Steven Bensman, Nicholas Camarata, Malcolm Conley, Koreena Crawford, Shelly Crook, Hunter Cunningham, Parker Eidenour, Nick Elchert, Kyle Fawcett, Adriana Hinojosa Gonzales, Graham

Harmon, Aaron Harpster, Jacob Hines, Roman Krupp, Aydin Manuel, Maverick Matthews, Phoenix Medellin, Peyton My-ers, Max Nordhaus, Jaycee Reinbolt, Emma Reinhart, Jorja Skaggs, Nate Stewart, Brandon Thomas, Hunter Thomas, Matthew Travis, Lara Turner, Ethan Uhlman, Lacey Wallace, Sabrina Wallace, Bryceson Ward

FOURTH GRADEAll A’s Honor RollBlayse Beard, Elena Carlson, Lily David, Julius Diaz, Sophia Fraser, Lexi Moon, Anthony Nuhfer, Shealin Schmeltz, Donovan Statham, Brady Tyson, Levi Ulmer, Ryleigh Wyant

A/B Honor RollBrock Adams, Landon Barnett, Conner Beck, Rylee Beckley, Sami Bleckinger, Brody Brubaker, Gabe Brubaker, Cayden Bursiek, Hannah Crill, McKenna Davis, Chase Dean, Jayden Durain, Mason Eben, Benett Ebert, Chase Firsdon, McKaylin Flechtner, Jacob Fulk, Madalynn Gillmor, Brayden Gilts, Landen Graber, Austin Grachek, Brookelyn Harner, Brayden Harrison, Zella Hendricks, Chase Herr, Jade Hines, Jara Hines, Allison Holman, Christian Huff, Brett Jacquot, Emma Jurovcik, Parker Little, Lasea Magnus, Kelsey Martinez, Talena Maxwell, Cole May, Kaitlynn McDonald, Carter Myers, Ava Nordhaus, Scout Paul, Hunter Pollock, Matthew Porter, Colby Seedorf, Destini Shaull, Zander Singrey, Adam Smelser, Izrael Smith, Trevor Smithback, Alexander Speck, Hunter Sweeney, Xavier Thomas, James VanHoose, Jalen Wagner, Cale Ward, Jack Widman, Meah Yonikus

Correction: 1st Nine WeeksMadison Seedorf- All A Honor Roll

MAKE-UP DAYS - Mark Your CalendarsDue to the recent cancellations of school, Lakota Local Schools will be in session on

February 19, March 12 and March 29.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLI can’t believe we are over half way

through the year! The time is really starting to fly! We have met all of our Letter Land friends and are starting to use them to read and write words. We are also working on numbers, number sets and shapes and will be starting measuring soon. We are going to be starting our science unit and completing some fun science experiments that go along with it. Coming up in February we will be celebrating the 100th Day of school along with the Kindergarteners.

KINDERGARTEN NEWSIt is hard to believe we are half way through the year! The Kindergarteners are working

really hard on writing sentences, reciting sight words, and counting to 100. We are also start-ing to read leveled reading books, using the decoding skills we are learning in class. We are getting very excited about celebrating our 100th day of school in February! Also in February we will be celebrating President’s Day.

BEGINDERGARTEN NEWS

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFIRST GRADE NEWS

The first graders have been busy since returning from winter break. We’ve been working hard in math by learning math facts and comparing numbers. Soon we’ll begin learning about 2D and 3D shapes. In language arts, we continue becoming better readers and writers by learning about long vowels, writing complete sentences and questions. In art, we’re having fun using play-doh to learn about primary and secondary colors. Soon we’ll be getting ready for Valentines Day. As the 100th day of school approaches, the First Grade will be doing something new. This year we will be celebrating the 101st day of school with fun activities centered around the number 101.

SECOND GRADE NEWSSecond grade recently finished reading the story Officer Buckle and Gloria.  We were able to

bring the story to life with a visit from Deputy Stotz, as well as Deputy Darsey and his canine partner, Eda.  We had a great time learning about police dogs, their training, and how police officers can use dogs to help them.

We are also in the middle of our timed math facts practice. Students are working their way towards math fact fluency and a celebration with ice cream sundaes! Students earn one item for their ice cream sundae with each timed test they pass. Students should be able to correctly answer 48/50 math problems in 3 minutes of less.

Our 102nd day of school is quickly approaching!  We are looking forward to celebrating our 102nd day with many counting activities!   

THIRD GRADE NEWSBefore winter break, third grade students

participated in a variety of seasonal activi-ties.  One activity was a STEM based project to create an igloo out of marshmallows and toothpicks.  Students were able to find creative ways to complete the task.

Third grade has been working on learning their multiplication facts.  They are starting to work toward earning a reward party for knowing these facts.  Now they are working on applying these strategies that they have learned to understanding division.

In Social Studies, we are learning about the government.  We are making exciting connec-tions between what is happening currently in our nation and what we are learning.  Some of the areas we are focusing on include:  three branches of government, different levels of government, and what each branch’s job is.  

Also, we are continuing to work on strategies to help students with spring testing and passing the third grade reading guarantee.  We look forward to seeing all the progress the students have made this year.

Thirds graders created igloos out of marshmallows and toothpicks.

FOURTH GRADE NEWSThe fourth grade classes held a behavior incentive party on Friday, January 19th.  Stu-

dents who had exemplary behavior and no visits to study hall made ice cream sundaes and watched a movie.  

Our tailgating-themed Accelerated Reader party was also held on Friday, January 19th.  There were several stations set-up for kids to participate in fun activities during the party.  It’s time for our students to focus on their reading goals for this quarter.  Our third nine weeks’ Accelerated Reader party is a movie party, which will be held on March 28th.

The students are studying economics in Social Studies class. As a project, students de-signed their own business.  They wrote a paragraph describing the business, and decorated a bag to look like the outside of their “business.” Several Ohio standards were covered with the completion of this project.

For math, students need to continue to practice their multiplication and division facts. It is important to have fluency with these facts, in order to solve more challenging math problems.  

Students will be taking their third practice Study Island benchmark test in February.  This test is designed to help our students prepare for the AIR Test in April.  

Fourth grade students enjoyed

ice cream sundaes as a reward for good behavior.

Officer Stotz read to Mrs. Hammer’s class and students enjoyed hearing him read about Police Officer Tools. Thank you Officer Stotz!!

MAKE-UP DAYSMark Your Calendars

Due to the recent cancellations of school, Lakota Local Schools will be in session on February 19, March 12 and March 29.

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 disabilities, emotional disturbances, autism, mul-tiple 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 education, 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 Pam Bibler, who is the Special Education Supervisor at Lakota at 419-986-6650 or pbibler@lakotaschools.org.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLELEMENTARY CELEBRITIES

FOR NOVEMBER & DECEMBEREach week a teacher picks

a student who is AWESOME from their classroom to be the celebrity!

Congratulations to all of you!

Happy Birthday...

Happy Birthday to all our friends with birthdays in February, March and April!

Tucker LongWyatt BrubakerAlaina DoustCorrine AbbottBrooklyn BeardAustin GrachekPiper ShultzMerlin AldrichZander FrederickNicholas ElchertColson SmithEthan YonikusDonovan StathamJustin FulkKennedy ChatlainColten KelbleyCarter BursiekKoreena CrawfordRobert BlackKaiya StuartJara HinesJade Hines

Ruger KelbleyEthan WiechmanAdalynda DoyleJulitta PeaceAva BarthalowJustice ClayCayden BursiekPaxton LittleGrace SautterZander SingreySamantha BleckingerJazmine HeathAlyssa GraciaCarson HullZavier WedgeBrady TysonBrody BrubakerAdam KiserNevaeh GallagherJulius DiazKash BeardHailey Hunt

Aaliyah HarveyEnzo ReinhartChristopher HavensJalen WagnerDavid BeckleyReed EndicottRyder EndicottBlayse BeardShealin SchmeltzEmma JurovcikAllison HolmanMaerinn FraserCaiden CollinsKelsey HolmanMadison SeedorfCarson HoffmanRyleigh WyantKaitlynne RepaszMaverick MatthewsMeah YonikusJaycee ReinboltBrookelyn HarnerJackson GnepperAddysan AdamsMaci TarrisRaelyn WittenmyerAnnabel HolmesJackson MorgretTessa CrookLilyanna StultzAlyssa Tody

Ashton TodyKaitlynn McDonaldHannah CrillBraylon HemmingerTalena MaxwellLiana GraberXavier ThomasColton BradnerMyles TarrisEve KniselyAyden SchergerTara BensmanBrett JacquotAnthony GoscheMason EbenSophia BomerZachary HoskinsPersilla RagleCharlie RiffeBrayden HarrisonReid TimmonsHunter SweeneyPaige WeaverCameron KrawetzkeLeighlyn DelamotteCollin RossAdriana Hinojosa- GonzalesAverie WidmanMcKenna DavisJalen Peace

Lakota Elementary’s Father Daughter Dance

When: Saturday, February 24th 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Where: Lakota Auditeria

Who: Kindergarten – Fourth GradeCost: $20/couple and $5 each additional daughter

Join us and celebrate an evening with your special little girl. Tickets include cotton candy, lemonade, dancing to a DJ, and

a 5 x 7 photo of the couple. Daughters may be escorted by Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, or any special person who fits that role.

Fill out the form below and return to school with payment by February 21st to receive tickets before the dance.

Tickets can also be purchased that evening. Cash or checks can be made out to Lakota PTO.

Daughter’s Name: ______________________________________________ _______________________

Father’s (Relative's) Name:__________________________Teacher:_______________________________Grade: _______

Total # of Tickets: ____ Amount Enclosed: ____

ZOE JOHNSON PERFORMS IN NUTCRACKER

Zoe Johnson had her first experience in the Nutcracker ballet this past December.

She played the role of a mouse. Zoe said her favorite part of the Nutcracker was to be able to dance in front of a large audience. She has been taking ballet lessons since she was three years old and currently studies at Dance Unlimited in Tiffin. Zoe hopes to play the role of a “snowflake” in the Nutcracker when she is older.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

~~~ News from Title I ~~~ Second Nine Weeks AR Party

Three lucky winners of an AMAZON KINDLE FIRE!

These students were the top point earners

of their grade.

Students enjoying the stations as a reading reward!!

The second nine weeks have come and gone!! Whew, time sure goes fast!! The students in our second through fourth grades did an amazing job with reading throughout this past nine weeks. We are proud of their efforts and desire to read so very much! As a reward to those that met the set goals, we had a small tailgate party in the gym for them on Friday, January 19th. For this party, we had a few gracious parent volunteers help run the 5 different stations we set up. The students seemed to enjoy their time! We would like to thank all those parents that volunteered, we love having you!!

Please encourage your children/grand-children, nieces/nephews, brothers/sisters, to keep reading!!

LAKOTA ELEMENTARY MUSIC NEWSWe would like to congratulate the fourth and third grade students on their fall and winter

programs. Many parents and community members expressed their appreciation for all of the students’ hard work. We are already in February and have been very busy learning more musical skills.

Kindergarten is still working on identifying singing/speaking voices, steady beat, and other areas (high/low, loud/soft, fast/slow). We are developing our skills to demonstrate the differ-ence between all of these skills.

First grade is learning to read rhythms using “tah” for quarter note and “tah-di” for eighth notes. It has been fun creating patterns which we call rhythm. We are also learning that the pitches we sing create a melody.

Second grade is working also on rhythm identifying and demonstrating notes that last longer than 1 beat. We first learned about two quarter notes tied together and how that could also be a half note. We are also strengthening our skills by creating and writing rhythms with our new notes.

Third grade is studying the instruments and their families. At the end of this unit we will attend a live performance by the Toledo Symphony. We are also learning how important it is to be able to read music and perform as a large ensemble.

Fourth grade is studying syncopation and how it works in rhythm. We are also working on identifying notes on the staff and how it relates to reading music.

First grade will have their spring program on Thursday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m. and Second grade will present their program on Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Watch for more information about these programs coming home.

MAKE-UP DAYS - Mark Your CalendarsDue to the recent cancellations of school, Lakota Local Schools will be in session on

February 19, March 12 and March 29.

Elementary November And December “CAUGHT BEING GOOD”

KINDERGARTEN PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

If you have a child who will be 5 years of age before August 1st of this year, he/she is eligible to attend Kindergarten.

Kindergarten registration will be held at the Risingsun First Church of God, 2968 US 23, Risingsun on Thursday, April 19, 2018 and Friday, April 20, 2018. Please indicate your preferred time on the form below and return to the Elementary Office by March 5, 2018. Every effort will be made to schedule the time you have requested.

Please note your first and second choice. (Please plan on attending the entire time.)

Thursday, April 19, 2018 _____ 9:00-11:00 _____11:00-1:00 _____1:30-3:30

Friday, April 20, 2018_____ 8:30-10:30 _____ 10:30-12:30 _____ 1:00-3:00

Please bring a utility bill to show Proof of Residency and guardian/custody papers, if applicable.

Please print:Child’s Name __________________________________________________________ First Middle Last

Date of Birth ___ / ____ / ____ Birth City _________________________Child’s Social Security Number ____________________________________________Gender q M q F Parent’s/Guardian’s Name ________________________________________________Address _______________________________________________________________

Please include PO Box #

City, State, Zip Telephone ( ___ ) ________________

If you know of a child who will be eligible for Kindergarten this coming school year, please share this form with his/her parents. Thank you.

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SuperintendentDr. Chad Coffman(419) 986-6650TreasurerNorm Elchert(419) 986-6650Special Education DirectorPam Bibler(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.lakotaschools.org

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 43406Timothy 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. Patrick FlanaganGrades 5, 6, 7, 85200 C.R.13Kansas, OH 44841(419) 986-6630Fax (419) 986-6631Lakota Elementary SchoolPrincipal: Mrs. Dana WardGrades PS, K, 1, 2, 3, 45200 C.R. 13Kansas, OH 44841(419) 986-6640 Fax (419) 986-6631

Lakota 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.

SCHOOL COUNSELOR GRADE RESPONSIBILITIES

We have seen a significant increase in student at risk behaviors and mental health issues this school year.  We have received a grant from the Sandusky County Board of Mental Health to pay for prevention and awareness programming.  The focus of the programming will be at the elementary and middle school.  We plan to begin the programming this month.  The ad-ditional resources at these levels will permit us to adjust the grade level responsibilities of our school counselors.  Mrs. Slotterbeck will work with students grades 9-12 and Mrs. Shirkey will work with students grades K-8.

We will continue to look at additional resources to help meet the needs of our students.  

We have a limited number of spots open for children to attend our preschool program. If you are interested in hav-ing your son and/or daughter attend our preschool, please contact the school at 419-986-6650, extension 4377, and speak with or leave a message for Mrs. Moros-chan. Priority admission will be given to Lakota residents, and students who are eligible for kindergarten the following year (2019-2020). Proof of residency may be requested. We will only take names until April 25th. Notifications will be mailed on May 4th and information packets will need to be turned in by May 22nd.

PRESCHOOL SIGN UP FOR FALL 2018

EVENTS CALENDARFebruary19 Make-Up Day March12 Parent/Teacher Conferences - SCHOOL IS SESSION29 Make-Up Day30 Spring Break – No School

April2 Spring Break - No School

May28 Memorial Day - No School31 Last Day of School

June1 Teacher In-Service1 Possible Make–Up Day3 Graduation Day at 2:00 p.m.4 - 8 Possible Make-Up Days

MAKE-UP DAYSMark Your Calendars

Due to the recent cancellations of school, Lakota Local Schools will be in session on

February 19, March 12 and March 29.

The Lakota Athletic Booster Officers would like to say thank you to everyone who came out to support the fund raiser at Buffalo Wild Wings! We were the top earning school two years in a row!

TESTING SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNERSubmitted by Mrs. Candy Wingert, Curriculum Consultant

It’s that time of year again, time to schedule spring Ohio State Testing! Students in grades 3-11 will again participate. Grade 11 February 6 All juniors will complete pre-ACT activity February 27 Full-day Vanguard students and students with IEPs will take the ACT March 20 Any junior who did not test on February 27 will take the ACT

Grade 3 April 18 & 20 English Language Arts April 30 & May 2 Math

Grade 4 April 19 & 23 English Language Arts May 1 & 3 Math

Grade 5 April 11 English Language Arts April 27 Science May 7 Math

Grade 6 April 9 & 10 English Language Arts April 24 Math

Grade 7 April 12 & 13 English Language Arts April 25 Math

Grade 8 April 16 & 17 English Language Arts April 26 Math (including algebra 1) May 4 Science

High School April 17 and/or 18 English Language Arts 9 April 19 and/or 20 English Language Arts 10 April 24 or 25 Geometry April 26 or 27 Algebra 1 April 30 or May 1 Government May 2 or 3 American History May 4 or 7 Biology

These dates are subject to change since we can’t control the weather.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER AT LAKOTA?

The Lakota Local schools are now taking applications for substitute teachers for the 2017-2018 school year. A bachelor’s degree is required along with a current background check. An Ohio teaching license is needed or the willingness to obtain a substitute license. Contact Ginny Nusbaum in the District Office at 419-986-6650, extension 4301 or email at gnus-baum@lakotaschools.org for assistance in requirements needed for a substitute license. Rate of pay is $80.00 per day.

Other positions that are available are: cooks, custodians, aides, cashiers, secretaries and bus drivers. If you are interested, please call Ginny Nusbaum in the Board Office at 419-986-6650, extension 4301.

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Lakota Local Schools now has the ca-pability 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.

FBI/BCI FINGERPRINT CHECKS

Please 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 NOTICE Parents and eligible students may refuse to allow the Board to disclose any or all of “direc-tory information” upon written notification to the Board within 15 days after receipt of this annual public notice.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL

INFORMATION

SPRING PARENT/TEACHER

CONFERENCESParent/Teacher Conferences

will be held onMonday, March 12, 2018, from 3:00 pm - 6:45 pm.

School will be in session on this date.