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G r e e n l i n eG r e e n l i n e

ADMINISTRATION

Mr. Ken Neff Principal

Mr. David Torrence Assistant Principal

Mr. Carl Brown Assistant Principal

Mr. David Peltz

Director of Career Technology

& Curriculum

Mr. Randal Swisher Athletic Director

Guidance Counselors

Mrs. Becky Curtis

Mrs. Krista Subler

December—2013

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Mr. Ken Neff We have had a fine start to the school year. Students have demonstrated Green Wave pride in

the classroom, in club activities, in musical endeavors, and on the field or in the gym. As we head

into the winter months and towards a new year, you can be assured that your child matters to our

staff. Many opportunities and support systems are available to help each student achieve his/her

goals.

Our theme this year, Demonstrate Respect With Your Words and Actions, invites all of us to

use what we know is a best practice in successfully educating our children in a positive manner.

We strive to make sure that each student understands the day’s learning target using a variety of

instructional practices and technology. In addition, we are checking for understanding using

formative assessment strategies on a daily basis. With a dedicated staff, involved parents, and

hard-working students, we will achieve an excellent rating on the State Report Card.

In support of this academic effort is a strong sense of community service that is evident every-

where. Raising money for charities and promoting school spirit are student council’s forte while

donating time and energy to many service projects is a specialty of our Key Club. Our vocal and

instrumental music groups perform all over the community and excel in spreading a positive mes-

sage through song.

Encourage your child to participate fully in daily classroom activities and then join an athletic

team, and/or become a member of an extra-curricular group outside the school day. NJROTC,

FFA, FCCLA, Academic Team, Debate, Theater, Wavelength, Science, Environmental, SADD,

Spanish, French, Art, Varsity G, and Book Clubs all promote positive values that translate well

back into the classroom.

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

Dec. 16 Vocal Music Concert @ MH—7:00pm

Dec. 23 NO SCHOOL—(WOEA designated day)

Dec. 24 - Jan. 1 NO SCHOOL—Christmas Break

Jan. 2 Classes Resume

Jan. 8 Vocal Music Booster Meeting—7:00pm

Jan. 14 PTSA Meeting—6:00pm

Jan. 15 - Jan. 17 First Semester Exams

Jan. 17 End of First Semester

Jan. 20 NO SCHOOL—Martin Luther King Day

Jan. 21 Teacher Work Day—No School for students

Feb. 2 OMEA Solo & Ensemble

Feb. 5 Vocal Music Booster Meeting—7:00pm

Feb. 11 PTSA Meeting—6:00pm

Feb. 17 NO SCHOOL—President’s Day

Feb. 20 & Feb. 25 Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00pm

Mar. 21 End of Third Quarter

Mar. 27 “Waves of Pride” 6:30—8:00pm

Mar. 29 NO SCHOOL—Good Friday

Apr. 1 NO SCHOOL—(Conference day)

Apr. 2 Vocal Music Booster Meeting—7:00pm

SCHOOL

CLOSINGS &

DELAYS

The district automated call sys-tem will be used for school de-lays, early dismissals, and can-cellations. Due to phone number changes and cell antenna strength, we

encourage you to also watch or listen to the following:

TV STATIONS

Channels: 2, 7, 22, or 45

RADIO

1290 AM (WHIO)

K99.1

97.5 Tiger Country

The High School hours for a 2

hour delay schedule are 9:49am—2:45pm. For a 3 hour delay the hours are 10:49am—

3:45pm.

Inside this issue

Assignment Request……….

Highly Qualified Staff……..

Annual Asbestos Notice…...

National Honor Society……

Walking open to public……

From the School Nurse…….

Adv. Eng. 10 Field Trip…..

Light Foundation………….

Career Technical Cente…...

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Honoring the past and building for the future.

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Assignment Requests

Students who are absent more than two days may

request homework assignments by calling the office

in the morning at 548-4188. Books and assignments

should be ready for pick up between 3:00-3:30. The

only time this may not be possible is during flu sea-

son when we have more requests than we can possi-

bly handle.

ANNUAL NOTICE ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

An October 22, 1986, President Reagan signed the Asbestos

Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA, Public Law 99-

519). The act required the Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA) to develop regulations for addressing asbestos in pub-

lic and private elementary and secondary schools. On Octo-

ber 30, 1987, the EPA published the Asbestos-Containing

Materials in Schools Rule (40 CFR Part 763 Subpart E). This

rule stipulated, and our district has complied with, the follow-

ing key requirements:

Identification of asbestos-containing materials in all school

buildings.

Development and implementation of asbestos management

plans for each school.

Regular surveillance and reinspection of the condition of

asbestos in the buildings.

Designation and training of a person to oversee asbestos ac-

tivities within the district and to ensure compliance with the

regulations.

This memorandum is to advise you that asbestos management

plans for the district schools were developed following the

EPA ruling and subsequently approved by the State of Ohio,

Department of Health. These plans are regularly updated and

are available for you to review.

Should you have any questions regarding this program or

would like to review an asbestos management plan, please

contact the Board of Education offices during normal busi-

ness hours.

Breakfast is served in the cafeteria from 7:25—7:45am each day. Full pay is $1.95, reduced pay is .40 and any-one on free lunch is also eligible for free breakfast. Everyone is encour-aged to eat breakfast.

REMINDER FROM THE BUS GARAGE:

The Transportation Department does not keep students names listed on the bus route sheets if they have never actually shown up to ride. If the child doesn't ride for more than 2 weeks, they are removed from the bus route sheets. Even if you called at the beginning of the year to set your child up but they never showed up at the bus stop to actually ride the bus, they are no longer listed on the route sheets. Now that the weather is cold-er, if you live in an area where bus service is available and your child would like to ride, you must call the Bus Garage @ 548-4464 to set them up to ride.

Qualified Staff Greenville City School has excellent teachers and para pro-

fessionals. Many of our staff members have taken additional

college classes to obtain advanced degrees from institutions of

higher learning. Many have also participated in numerous work-

shops and seminars throughout their years of employment in

Greenville. These classes and workshops have enabled teach-

ers and para professionals to meet the designation of “Highly

Qualified” as outlined in the No Child Left Behind federal

law. As a parent, you are able to learn about staff member

qualifications. If you have any questions in this area, please

contact the Superintendent’s Office at 548-3185.

Guidance News The guidance office is offering a new course called Con-nect to College. This course is geared for all college bound 10th graders and their parents. Topics that will be covered include financial aid, college selection, major selection, college visits, and testing requirements. To learn more please contact Tracy Wheeler at 548-5546. The registration process for the 2014-2015 school year will begin in February. Students will be registering online with their guidance counselors. Course selection sheets will be coming home before registration occurs, so you can re-view your child's plan. The guidance office will also be of-fering a Post Secondary Education Option meeting for any interested student and their parents on February 20th, at 6:00 in the evening. The meeting will be held in the media center. We will be sending out a one call to remind parents about this important meeting.

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October 17, 2013 Greenville (OH) High School

Mr. Ken Neff, Principal Mrs. Amber Warner, NHS Advisor

Front Row 1: NHS Officers: Heath Marker*(12) NHS Vice President, Seth Bryson*(12) NHS President, Taylor Amburgey*

(12) NHS Secretary, and Kristen Karns*(12) NHS Treasurer.

Row 2: Gunnar Fustos (11), Cody Sutherland (11), Hannah Cloyd (11), Ashley Grote (11), Sarah Green (11), Ashley Free-

man , Nicole Elifritz (11), Ariel Zeiler (11), Kimmy Martin (11), AlexisWentworth (11), Chloe Menning (11), and Elizabeth

Conway (12).

Row 3: Ashley Mikesell (11), Evan Kiser (11), Krutant Mehta(11), Adam Null (11), Masen Rich (11), Alexander Davis (11),

Jennifer Murray (12), Ally Russell (11), Erika Jeffers (11), Morgan Kiser, (11), Emily Beanblossom (12), and Dannielle

Liebherr (11).

Row 4: Benjamin Robbins (11), Erin Scott (11), Kendall Hemer (11), Bryce Jenkinson (11), Abby Monnin (11), Bailey

Hartle (11), Chloe Lance (11), Katelyn Denlinger (12), Benjamin Fitzgerald (11), Jessica Booher (12), and Kelly Snyder (11).

Row 5: Peter Clark*(12), Ryan Simons*(12), Zach Hounshell*(12), Chloe Light*(12), Paige Keller*(12), Kristen Grim*(12),

Nicole Manges*(12), Jensen Shiverdecker*(12), and Natalie Blinn*(12).

Row 6: Patrick Garber*(12), Cole Ward*(12), Will McCabe*(12), Dylan Blinn*(12), Paige Tester*(12), Jenelle Agne*(12),

Jalena LeMaster*(12), Sarah Herzog*(12), and Sheldon Livingston*(12).

NHS Members Absent: Mahala Howard*(12), Jaclyn Kensinger*(12)

Back Row 7: Mrs. Amber Warner NHS Advisor, Mr. Jon McGreevey Director of Administrative Services, Mr. Ben Studa-

baker BOE Member, Mr. Doug Fries Superintendent, Mr. Fred Matix BOE Member, Mrs. Sue Bowman BOE Member,

Mrs. Cindy Scott BOE member, and Mr. Jim Sommer BOE Member.

12) = Senior, (11) = Junior, * = Present member (2 year member) (New inductees do not have *)

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY HOLDS ANNUAL INDUCTION

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Greenville City Schools offers evening walking at the high school. Offered every Monday through Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm, staff and community members are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to stay in shape during the cold weather months. Walkers go in a clockwise direction on Mondays and Wednesdays and counterclockwise

on Tuesdays and Thursdays — 7-1/2 laps around the interior hallway loop equals one mile. Walking contin-ues through Thursday, March 28th. There will be no walking if school is not in session or during Parent-Teacher conferences (February 20 and February 25, 2014). Walkers must sign in, then out before leaving. Children age 10 and over who want to walk with a parent are welcomed. Parents with babies or toddlers in strollers are also encouraged to walk.

Walking

LICE SEASON

TIPS TO CONTROL & PREVENT

By Kathy Jetter (School Nurse)

Head lice are tiny insects that live on a human

scalp because they must have a blood supply in

order to thrive. They cause intense itching of the

scalp & can survive up to 30 days on a human

host, their eggs living for more than 2 weeks. They

lay tiny eggs, referred to as nits, at the base of the

hair shaft which they attach with a strong glue-like

substance. This substance is why it is so important

to “strip each hair shaft” with your fingernails in or-

der to remove the nits from the hair shaft.

Lice are spread through direct contact with an in-

fected individuals head; by wearing their clothing;

sharing hair brushes, combs, hair pieces, hair ac-

cessories, hats, towels; or sleeping in lice infected

bedding.

If you are infected with lice, there are over-the-

counter medicated shampoos that can be used to

treat you & your family. They should be used ex-

actly as directed in order to be effective. Most

shampoos require treatment again in 7 days in or-

der to kill any lice that have been missed. Follow-

ing treatment with the shampoo, the nits must be

removed from the hair shaft. This is best accom-

plished by dividing the hair into very small sections

& inspecting each hair shaft & stripping it of nits. If

the nits are not removed from the head there is al-

ways a chance of reinfestation. All clothing, hats,

coats & bedding must be washed & dried on the

hottest cycles possible in order to kill any insects

in/on the material. Mattresses, sofas, chairs & ve-

hicle seats must be vacuumed carefully to remove

any insects also. Any stuffed animals or toys that

cannot be safely washed should be placed in a

large trash bag & placed in the garage for 2 weeks

in order to kill any lice on the items. Each individu-

al in the family who has been infected should be

inspected every day for live lice and/or nits that

have been missed for the following 14 days. Treat-

ment of lice infestation is a great deal of work but if

it is done right you may not have to deal with it

again. Remember to teach your child not to share

personal items & be vigilant in order to keep your

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TIS THE SEASON…” By Kathy Jetter (School Nurse)

Normally these words evoke a warm, fuzzy feeling as we think of exciting Christmas seasons from our past, but they also bring thoughts of cold weather, too many days spent penned up indoors & the spread of germs. Tis the season to become vigilant about colds & flu. Both colds & flu are caused by viruses that affect the up-per respiratory tract system, thereby showing some of the same symptoms & creating some confusion. The following table will show you some of the differences between the two viruses. The following tips can help you in preventing either illness.

COLD FLU

Gradual sore or Fast onset of

Irritated throat, building symptoms, especially

over 48 hours. fever.

*Runny nose/watery eyes ● Fever & chills

*Stuffy Nose/congestion ● Body aches

*Sneezing ● Fatigue/weakness

*Cough ● Cough/ stuffy nose

The greatest deterrent to preventing illness is washing your hands frequently & properly. This keeps you

from spreading germs to yourself & others. Keep your hands away from your mouth & nose to decrease

the possibility of introducing germs into your respiratory system. Stay away from sick individuals. Clean

frequently touched surfaces with bleach or disinfectant products. Keep a supply of tissues on hand for

everybody’s coughing & sneezing in order to decrease the spread of droplets into the air. Staying hydrated,

eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, & keeping stress under control

will also help your body to stay healthy throughout the upcoming season.

Do not send your child to school if he/she has a Temperature of 100 degrees or above, is vomiting or has di-

arrhea. A child with these symptoms should be symptom-free for 24 hours before being sent back to school.

.ADVANCED ENGLISH 10 CLASS TAKES FIELD TRIP

Mrs. Luthman's Advanced English 10 students took a field trip to Garst Museum on Novebmber 8th. After a tour, the students visited the museum's Geneology Center and began research on a historical event in Darke County. They will incorporate this research into both a research paper and a fictional short story.

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The Light Foundation’s - 6th Annual - Youth Wild Turkey Hunt

April 18-20 2014

The Light Foundation’s Youth Wild Turkey Hunt will be held the weekend of April 18-20th 2014 and we invite all kids from first

time hunters to youth gobble pros to apply for a one of a kind hunting weekend with Matt and The Light Foundation. Participants

will spend all weekend with us at our Chenoweth Trails facility on Greenville-Nashville Rd; we provide sleeping arrangement and

meals all weekend. Requirements for participation; 12-17 years old on the day of the hunt, a resident of Darke County, a valid Ohio

hunting liscense and a completed application. Essays are due by March 12th 2014, are anonymously graded and the top 16 essays

are selected to join us for the hunt. Applications can be picked up at your school or printed off our website at

www.mattlightfoundation.org. In regards to hunting, The Light Foundation will provide professional guides, guns, ammo, blinds

and camo hunting vests. Bagging a bird will be up to you.

After reading through the application materials any questions can be forwarded to our Program Director, Nick Schuckman by phone

at 513.503.0948 or emailed to nick.schuckman@gmail.com.

NEWS FROM OUR CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER

Lights, Film and Action

The junior and senior Interactive Media (IMTV) students in the Career Tech Center at Greenville Sen-

ior High School have been applying their skills to real projects through partnerships with local community cli-

ents.

One of IMTV’s highlight projects is the production of a promotional show for the Light Foundation’s

Darke County Annual Turkey Hunt. IMTV senior, Jake Synder and junior, Isaak Clevenger teamed up with

GHS IMTV alumni, Alex Stewart to film, edit and produce the show. This is the third year in a row that IMTV

has partnered with the Light Foundation. This show will be aired in all of the Darke County Schools, on

Greenville’s Public Access Television Channel 5 and the Light Foundation’s website.

This year IMTV has also been in transition of taking ownership of the former GPAT (Greenville Public

Access Television), now the new Channel 5, WAVE. The students have been very busy in creating logos,

templates, message board postings and programming for Channel 5. The students have been video recording

the Greenville City Council Meetings, Board of Education Meetings, GHS sports and other community events

such as the MainStreet Greenville, Holiday Horse Parade. IMTV is looking forward to upgrading program-

ming for the citizens of Greenville and Darke County.

Interactive Media is a creative, business oriented approach to graphics arts, computer animation, audio/

video techniques, photography and web design. Students learn to use advanced multimedia techniques to cre-

ate, organize, manage, and present digital information in a variety of media forms. Upon successfully comple-

tion of this course, students will be proficient in using industry standard software and hardware, efficiently

managing and presenting information, comfortably presenting projects to small groups as well as planning,

designing and creating multimedia projects successfully in both team and individual environments.

For more information about the program or if you have a client project for IMTV, please contact Mrs.

Lori Hoover at (937) 548-4188, ext. 840 or Mr. David Peltz CT Director at (937) 548-4188, ext. 847.

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GHS Engineering Program Presents Skills for the Future By Ethan Clark

Senior Class Reporter

GREENVILLE, OH – The Engineering program at Greenville Senior High School already has pre-

sented interesting learning experiences this year and has much more in store for its members. The class of

2014 just finished up metrology with their final exam recently. Students acquired skills in methods of meas-

urement, using tools such a micrometer, vernier caliper, depth mic, and many more. The class received col-

lege credit through labs and test from Edison Community College.

The seniors are currently working on their Senior Capstone Projects. The students are nearing the

completion of 12 years of education. Combining their knowledge and skills, students are to develop the idea

of a “green” energy source. The students are expected to develop a product or process of some kind, dis-

playing their knowledge and research. Projects being displayed include a water vortex, a hydro- electric

dam, a solar hydro-electric RC car, and the gasifier. Students are also expected to provide a lengthy re-

search paper and portfolio. A formal presentation is then given to a panel composed of teachers, community

leaders and peers.

The program stays busy and often ventures beyond campus. Future field trips are set to include the

local YMCA for a safety inspection, as well as the Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton. Students

also pack a bus full and head north to the Detroit Auto Show later in the school year. A community service

project is also in the works for both seniors and juniors.

For more information about the Engineering program, contact instructor Chris Sykes at Greenville

High School.

Greenville Career Tech Center, in order to honor outstanding accomplishments and leadership in Ca-

reer Tech Education, is proud to announce the recognition of the October 2013 students of the month.

Thomas Shaw, senior member of Agricultural Business, Ryan Simons, senior member of Engineering Tech

Prep, and Keisha Wert, senior member of Medical Tech Prep, received a plaque to honor their selection, a

gift certificate from Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe, and a preferred parking spot for a month by the Career

Tech Center.

Thomas Shaw, senior representative of Agricultural Business taught by John Guttadore, is an ex-

tremely dedicated individual to all aspects of education. He is a member of Student Council, President of the

Darke County Jr. Fair Board, and is a member of the local Breed Associations for the local dairy industry.

Among other activities, Thomas participates in chairing the FFA Citrus Sales and holds a part time position

working for the “Tiger” 97.5 radio station. Keisha Wert, senior member of Medical Tech Prep taught by

Emily Powers, was elected by her classmates to become the Marketing Team Leader for the Med Tech Pro-

gram. Keisha also took the initiative to ask her classmates to make cards and banners for an ill Career Tech

student and delivered them to the student at Miami Valley Hospital. Keisha aspires to become a Doctor of

Veterinary Medicine in the future. Ryan Simons, senior representative of Engineering Tech Prep taught by

Chris Sykes, is a member of National Technical Honor Society and National Honor Society. He has been

very active in the program and goes the extra mile in participating in advisory meetings and is a positive ex-

ample and leader in the Engineering Tech Prep Program.

Congratulations to Thomas, Keisha, and Ryan for being recognized as the October 2013 Career Tech

Students of the Month. Special Thanks to Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe for providing gift certificates and

their continued support of Career Tech Education.