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What’sInside ...Thanks Extended ForAnother Great Year . . . . . . 2

Freshman Class Shineswith Coming Home Dance . 3

Community EngagementProcess Gives Direction . . 4

Committee Weighs Benefitsof School Uniforms . . . . . . 5

State of the SchoolsLuncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Recognizing OurRetiring Employees . . . . . 7

Where Do The SchoolsGet Their Money? . . . . . . . 8

Class of 2011 GraduationCeremony Information . . . . 9

Summer SchoolSchedule Announced . . .10

MAY 2011

Offsite activities have tremendous potential tosupplement and enrich a classroom’s curriculum byproviding experiences that otherwise would be impossible.Over the last decade, research has shown a link betweenstudent engagement and achievement and the use of off-campus learning experiences.

“Here at Lancaster City Schools we recognize thebenefit of authentic, real world experiences that reachbeyond the classroom and into the broader community,state, country and world. This is why we view offsitelearning as an extension of the instruction that occurs inthe classroom” says Lancaster City Schools SuperintendentRob Walker.

Offsite learning experiences come in many formsincluding:

Many LCS teachers provide occasions for students to be

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Lancaster City Schools345 East Mulberry StreetLancaster, Ohio 43130

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AdministrationRob Walker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SuperintendentJulie Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TreasurerSteve Wigton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Human ResourcesJerry Rainey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business OfficeKevin Snyder . . . Education Information and Technology ServicesDonna McCance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Services

Jenny O’Hare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instructional Services

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Amy Eyman, Vice President (center)......................654-2417

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Hollie Saunders (second from right).........................407-9410

Kathy Kittredge (second from left) ..........................681-1997

Our Vision“A community focused on student achievement”

Our Mission“To prepare students of all ages to meet academic, social, civic,

cultural, and employment needs of the 21st Century”

No Child Left Behind NotificationParents may request information regarding theprofessional qualifications of their student's classroomteachers, including:

criteria for the grade level and subject areas taught;

provisional status;

and field of discipline;

paraprofessionals and if so, their qualifications.

Special Thanks Extended toThose Behind the Scenes

From the Board President

By Bill BickhamPresident, Board of Education

It’s hard to believe but another school year isnearly over. The last day for classes for this yearwill be June 3, and graduation ceremonies will beheld for the class of 2011 on June 5.

During the week of May 2-6, our studentscompleted a battery of state tests. These testsare one of the four measures of performancethat are used by the state to measure a district’sprogress during the school year. While it wouldbe a stress-reliever for many if results wereinstantaneously available, that is not the case. Thestate’s designation for each school and for thedistrict won’t be available for months. Actually,this is understandable when you stop to think ofthe amount of data that must be collected andthen analyzed from each of the state’s 613 schooldistricts.

Each school year there are district employeeswho are worthy of special praise and recognitionfor what has been accomplished. If I tried to usethis article to highlight those individuals, I’msure I would unintentionally slight someone whodeserves to be included. Therefore, I will use thisspace to thank some employees whose day-to-dayefforts may often be taken for granted but whoare such an integral part of our overall success:

Thanks to all of the bus drivers who transportmany of the children of the district in a safe anddependable manner, regardless of weather andtraffic conditions. Their workday begins longbefore the first school bell rings and ends longafter classes are over.

Thanks to all of the cooks who prepare thethousands of meals that are consumed by ourstudents each year. These cooks arrive at workvery early on each school day in order to ensurethat no child goes hungry while learning.

Thanks to the custodians that are responsible

floors to the clean restrooms, much of theirefforts are never recognized. However, if abuilding wasn’t maintained up to the standardswe take for granted, the complaints would beheard loud and clear.

Thanks to the secretaries throughout thedistrict. Without them, who would answerthe phones, schedule appointments, provideinformation to parents, and do all of the thingsthat make everyone else look so efficient?

Thanks to all of the volunteers that help inso many ways. This includes everyone from the

types of improvements that would otherwise beimpossible, to those who donate time to help

This list is certainly not all-inclusive but it isrepresentative of the team that works “behind thescenes” to help provide the best for our studentbody.

As the school year winds down, don’t passup an opportunity to thank a special teacheror anyone else who has made this anotheroutstanding year in our district.

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News From The Schools

Freshman Class Shines with Coming HomeDanceBy David BickhamParent and Community Member of theDistrict Communication Commitee

of dancing and fun at this year’s Coming HomeDance, and they have the freshman class to thank.

Lancaster High School took the reins in planning

“Lancaster High School traditionally has two

through 12,” said Debbie Thompson, InterventionSpecialist at Lancaster High School. “We have theHomecoming Dance in the fall and the Coming

charge of the Coming Home Dance.”The responsibility of planning the dance is not

Landen Lama, the pressure to make the dance asuccess was felt by everyone involved.

“I was nervous because if it didn’t turn out well,the upper classmen could be mad at us,” he said. “Wehad to get together and pick a theme, then we hadto get it approved. Once it was approved, we wentto the supply room and figured out what we had andthen ordered some extra items we needed.”

With the theme picked – Starry, Starry Night –Lama and his fellow freshmen got to work makingplans. Along the way, there were a few obstacles toovercome –including a few on the day of the dance.

“I came in early because the night before,

everything wasfalling downbecause of theduct tape,” Lamasaid. “Half ofthe stuff hadfallen, so wehad to get theladder out, andI had a coupleof friends helpput them backup. They stayedup throughoutthe dance, andthe disco ball

it was supposed to.”When you put

in excess of 600students in oneroom, there’s always the potential for a problem. But,according toThompson, the dance went off withoutincident.

“We see all the time at other schools problemsat dances like this,” Thompson said. “We weredealing with more than 600 kids from all kinds ofbackgrounds, it was hot and there was loud music.But there wasn’t even one problem.”

While Thompson was pleased with how thestudents acted during the dance, she was especiallythrilled with how they reacted when a student had a

medical emergency.“We had a student who had a medical emergency

during the dance,” Thompson said. “It wasn’t reallyserious, but the squad needed to be called. Thepolice asked us to keep the kids in the cafeteria whilethey were dealing with the situation. I had a lot ofstudents wanting to get out of the cafeteria, but whenI told them the situation, so many of them askedif they could help in any way. Not one student saidanything belligerent.”

Lama said they couldn’t have pulled off the dancewithout the countless number of people who helped

“The key was having so much help,” Lama said.“We didn’t know exactly how many people would bewilling to help. We had people come after basketballpractice and other sports practices to help set up.”

Those efforts did not go unappreciated by theupperclassmen.

“Compared to other dances, it was one of the bestones,” said senior Justin Henry. “Some of the otherones I’ve gone to were kind of iffy. But I went to

best time.”

everything going on with that dance, from beginning

group of students we have here at Lancaster HighSchool.”

Landen LamaFreshman Class President

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Community Engagement Process ConcludesFrom the Superintendent

I concluded my Community Engagement

that I was excited and pleased with the feedbackand participation we had received during the pastyear. However, I felt the need to continue to reachout to the citizens in order to determine what ourcommunity truly supported.

The Board of Education approved the creation of

the issues and make a recommendation to the Boardat their May 24 meeting.

of residents who volunteered to study optionsconcerning our district facilities. The Commissionmet on five occasions to conduct this review. The first meeting was a strategicplanning session on March 15, 2011 and served as the initial step in gatheringinformation about district facilities.

“What Brings Life and Hope to our Community and Schools?” was the firstactivity in which they participated under the direction of our facilitator, Dr.Ronald Victor. This activity was designed to stimulate thoughts and discussion in

Schools?

the school buildings to look in the future?

done to improve our schools or school buildings?

As a community, how can we make it happen?

Dr. Victor presented the analysis of our responses to each question and thefollowing conclusion:

– a comprehensive educational program, cost-effective, updated school buildings,the ability to share information and a plan to achieve those goals. As thecommunity engagement process continues, the residents will have an opportunity

The key to success is to involve the residents and continue to provideinformation for the community.

meetings was to discuss options, consider possibilities, ask questions andfinally to develop recommendation(s) that would be shared with the Board of

Education. The Commission’s intention was to develop the best plan(s) thatwould be supported by our community.

community began meeting in early April with David Conley, the district’sfinancial advisor. He provided funding options for potential facility construction

reviewed the district’s five-year forecast and studied the financial health of the

Both of these groups dedicated many hours of preparation, explored andreviewed different options, and investigated various funding plans in order tomake a recommendation to the Board of Education.

meeting, I presented the options based on the findings from both groups as

The new information presented included the possibility that LancasterCity Schools, based on the new legislative budget bill, could be in line forconsideration for Exceptional Needs funding. This was made possible by newlanguage in the budget bill that must be approved by the State Senate andincluded and approved in the Biennium Budget by June 30, 2011. This fundingwould provide for the district a match of 35% state funding to the district’s

unique opportunity to provide new facilities at a 35% savings to the community.

savings if new facilities were constructed, presented the concern that renovationsand enhancements are still needed in existing secondary facilities, and realizedthat our community could not replace or renovate all the district’s facilities at thistime.

Their conclusion was that now is the time to take advantage of the statefunding opportunity that may not be available in the future. Other factors theyconsidered included the cost of construction in the future, the low interest ratesnow possible, and most importantly, the operational savings to the district’sgeneral fund that would be possible if the community supports a bond issue andthe required permanent improvement issue.

After three hours of review, discussion and consensus building they cameto a conclusion and a recommendation that will be presented to the Board ofEducation on May 24. The recommendation will be to consider the constructionof four new elementary school buildings and provide funds for renovations andenhancements to the district’s existing secondary facilities.

I encourage everyone to attend the Board of Education May 24 meeting orto watch the replay of the meeting on the Lancaster School Network in order tomeet the representatives of both committees and hear their recommendation(s)to the Board for future facilities needs.

Rob WalkerSuperintendent

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Committee Discusses Pros, Cons of School UniformsBy Debby RockwoodLancaster City Schools Social Worker

Should our school district have school uniforms?This is a question that has been debated in manyschool districts over the years.

Last fall, several parents and community members

to ask if the district would consider the concept. The

sub-committee and asked for volunteers to serveon this committee to explore the school uniform

Currently, the committee consists of Board ofEducation members, faculty, parents, communitymembers and administrators. These committeemembers are Rob Walker, superintendent, Neil

members, Nathan Conrad, LHS assistant principal,Board members Amy Eyman and Kathy Kittredge,and Debby Rockwood, school social worker. Thecontact information for the committee members isavailable on our website so that you can contact a

the focus on this issue should be three criteria:1. Do school uniforms increase academic

achievement?2. Do school uniforms increase safety?3. The cost factor must be neutral – that is,

the committee’s recommendation must not cost

the district anyadditional moneyand preferably notcost parents anyadditional moneyeither.

The committeeinitially focused ongrades six through12. However, theelementary gradesmay be consideredif the group’sresearch indicatesthat a need forschool uniformsmay exist at thislevel too.

Over the lastfew months, members have spent time gatheringinformation from other districts and looking at

We have had some lively discussions! Because theElementary and Secondary Counseling schoolclimate grant survey was due to be administered inthe spring, Debby Rockwood offered to add somequestions to that survey about school uniforms to getfeedback from staff, students and parents. We havecompiled those results.

There were four survey groups: A parent survey, ateacher survey, an elementary student survey givento all students in grades three through five, and a

students. All four surveys had the same threequestions about school uniforms, which are below.These were answered on a 5 answer scale, from“Strongly Agree” to “Strongly Disagree.” The resultsof the school uniform questions are as follows:

ParentsI think we should have school uniforms:Strongly Agree 15.48% Disagree15.26%Agree 12.90% StronglyDisagree 19.15%Neutral 25.14%

See UNIFORMS, page 11



State of the Schools Luncheon Showcases Culinary ArtsBy Ethan JonesLHS Journalism Student

In preparing for the future of the Lancaster CitySchools, Superintendent Rob Walker has recentlypresented his State of the Schools address to localcitizens.

The State of the Schools address was presentedon March 25 in the Stanbery cafeteria for the annual

State of the School Luncheon. The luncheon featuredlocal community leaders, and attendees were servedby culinary students under the supervision of guestchef Mark Barrett and Henry Rinehart, owner ofHenry’s Restaurant in New York City. Barrett, aLancaster High School graduate, returned to hishometown to prepare a meal with the Lancaster HighSchool culinary arts students. Barrett’s participationhelped highlight the need to improve the quality of

school food and to offerstudents the chance toexperience workingwith a local “boy madegood.”

“It is important tokeep all Lancaster CitySchools residents awareof where we are andwhere we are heading,”Walker said.

presentation includeddata on enrollment,finances, and otherrelevant data. Thepresentation isaccessible online at

Not only has Walker presentedto community members, but he hasmade presentations to employees aswell.

“After giving that update, I felt ourown employees would be interestedin hearing the same informationalong with some additional

information about where we are going and an updateof current topics,” Walker said.

After seeing numbers about the steady enrollmentand sound financial situation, community memberswere invited to comment and ask questions.

In addressing goals for the future, Walkerdeveloped and narrowed a series of goals downinto four sections: fiscal responsibility, communityengagement, preparing students for the future, andthe delivery of instruction.

Walker sees the process as being very positive.“The reaction has been very positive, particularly

about preparing our students for the 21st century,”Walker said.

Students from Lancaster High School’s Culinary Arts program help prepare themeal during the annual State of the Schools luncheon.

(From left) Lancaster High SchoolPrincipal Jack Greathouse, MarkBarrett, Debra Bates, HenryRinehart.

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District Recognizes Retiring School EmployeesLancaster City Schools would like to recognize the

following individuals who will retire following the2010-2011 school year:

Note: The years listed are years worked for LancasterCity Schools.

Jane Smith, School Nurse, 32 years.LaVerne Lyons, Bus Driver, 24 years.Mary Connell, Account Clerk, 27 years.SandraMcDanielJulie CarpicoCharlesWalton, Managing Custodian, 34 years.Robert Sanders, Maintenance, 25 years.Samuel BaileyLisa BeattyEllen Disbennett, Kindergarten teacher, 36 years.Harold Rathburn, Electrician, 11 years.

Nancy Larrison, Kindergarten teacher, 36 years.Carolyn BayatPatrice HemsworthBobbi Smith, Visual Arts Instructor, 11 years.GertrudeYoungBrendaWaits, Educational Assistant, 15 years.Lora Starner, Educational Assistant, 13 years.Lavonne Glunt

Marilyn GreinBarbaraWilliamsDouglas Diehl, OWE, 24 years.Sue LockwoodMary Knisley, Educational Assistant, 22 years.Vernon Joseph, Maintenance, 23 years.Donna Sanders, Bus Driver, 28 years.Larry BlackstoneCheryl ToddTammyTolleyDavid SlaterAlejandra Purcell, Kitchen Manager, 15 years.

Your hard work during the course of your careeris greatly appreciated. Best of luck in the next step ofyour lives.

Wilson Finds a Home in the Transportation DepartmentBy David BickhamParent and Community Member of theDistrict Communication Commitee

trades for Lancaster City Schools might be anunderstatement.

the District, has worked at five schools andthe transportation department, now as thetransportation department secretary. But that varietyis what Wilson likes.

“I like the variety I’ve had. I think change is good,”Wilson said. “I got to meet a lot more staff members

months ago when long-time secretary Linda Holtpassed away. It is Wilson’s first 12-month position.

“My husband and I usually travel during thesummer, so things will be different,” she said. “In thetransportation department, summers are a very busytime, so I hope to be able to take some vacation inSeptember.”

During her career, Wilson has seen numerous

changes. Theimprovements intechnology are theones she appreciatesthe most.

“The technologyhas made thingsso much easierfor us,” she said.“Before we had toplan everything onpaper. Now we cando our trips online.

easier.”Wilson has seen

many changesduring her 25 years,but it’s the changesshe sees in thestudents that shelikes the most.

“The most rewarding part has been knowing somany of the children over the years and seeing them

grow,” she said. “They’ve graduated and many nowhave children. I’ve met a lot of wonderful peopleover the years. That’s been a plus.”


From the Treasurer

A Look at Our District’s IncomeTaxIn November 2006, voters

in our school district passeda 1.5% earned income taxlevy for a 10-year period (ef-fective January 1, 2007 until

to the passage of the incometax levy, the District facedfinancial difficulties thatlimited purchasing to itemsthat were deemed absolutelyessential. With new money

coming in, the District was able to replace andupdate items that were put on hold in prior years,

and much needed capital asset improvements.The first distribution of the income tax was

received by the District during fiscal year 2007.The District recognized a full year of income tax

up approximately 15 percent of revenues for

Julie TaylorTreasurer

As opposed to a traditional tax base levy, an earnedincome tax levy applies only to earned income, such aswages, self-employment earnings, and earnings frompartnerships.The earned income tax levy does not taxinterest, dividends, capital gains, pensions, rental in-

come, lottery winnings and income earned by estates.Individuals and employers who want more in-

formation about the school district income tax, in-cluding how to know what school district you livein, how to file an annual return, whether or not a

particular school district has enacted such a tax andother frequently asked questions should visit the

http://tax.ohio.gov/divisions/school_district_income/index.stm.


involved in activities that enhance their learningbeyond the school site.

“Learning experiences outside the classroom arean integral part of my curriculum,” says AgriculturalEducation instructor Gina Anderson.

Anderson is not alone. Many LCS teacherscollaborate closely with organizations such as

educate students. By utilizing these types of studentorganizations, teachers can offer students a variety ofeducational experiences such as training seminars, fieldtrips and school competitions.

Through their participation with the National

Lancaster High School are able to compete againstother schools in various competitive events includingsoils, food science, livestock and more. Additionally,each year the Criminal Science program volunteers

School performed all the hosting and food preparation

an initiative each year in which they visit area nursinghomes and offer free manicures to residents.

The high school is not the only place where offsitelearning can be found. All fifth-graders in LancasterCity Schools have the opportunity to participate in

elementary students attend field trips to local cityservices such as the library, post office, firehouse andglass museum learning how these local organizations

LCS participated in the Invention Convention. TheInvention Convention’s purpose is to challengestudents to create the most effective invention thatoffers a new solution to an everyday problem. Held

in April, the Invention Convention allowed all third,fourth and fifth grade GALES students to competeagainst each other and advance to the regional level atCOSI in Columbus.

“The benefits of these outside learning experiences

life” says Anthony Knickerbocker, Director of Career

offsite activities not only enhance student learning,but also re-engages those students who are hard tomotivate.”

Research supports these observations citing manybenefits of learning outside the classroom such as:

relevancyOffsite learning experiences provide students

while developing better personal and social skills.Learning in environments other than the classroomalso enriches the relationships students have with eachother and the teacher.

“One of the greatest benefits of off-campus learningis the cultivation of relationships between the students,”Cosmetology instructor Leah Morgan said. “I havefound no more effective team building exercise than anoff campus experience.”

The positive impact of learning outside theclassroom is widely recognized but frequently requiresincremental funding. With limited school funding aswell as limited budgets at home, teachers have learnedto be creative when subsidizing these experiences. LCSteachers know that many families are tired of beingbombarded with product sales for everything fromcandy to wrapping paper. As a result, teachers workhard to come up with different ways to obtain the

needed financial support. One of the most successfulways is to offer a service. Car washes are a commonchoice and allow 100% of the donations to go directlyto the class. Additionally, hosting after school eventssuch as a talent show, walkathon, carnival or gamenight have also been effective. Another recent examplewas when the Lancaster High School choir sold singingtelegrams this last Mother’s Day. In general it has beenfound that students are indeed willing to work to raisethe incremental funds for off-site experiences they feelare engaging, fun and will ultimately increase theirachievement.

Learning experiences outside of the classroomhave great potential to supplement and enrich thecurriculum of schools which ultimately makes ourstudents more successful. As such, Lancaster CitySchools is going to continue to rethink its learningopportunities for the 21st century.

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Graduation Set For June 5The Lancaster High School 2011 Commencement

Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, at FultonField. Gates will open to the public at 1 p.m.

be held in the LHS gymnasium. Each senior will receivefour (4) tickets at rehearsal for family and friends to use if

planned that the ceremony will be broadcast on closed circuit

on the Lancaster City Schools’ website and broadcast on theLSN channel starting at 10 a.m. the day of graduation.

Family and friends of graduates who need handicappedseating must call 681-7560 in advance to obtain a ticket toenter that area. Handicapped seating will be located on thetrack. Each ticket will admit the bearer and one guest to theAccommodated Seating Area.

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Cedar Heights 687-7334Jeromey Sheets, Ed.D., Principal

East 687-7338Nathan Hale, Principal

Medill 687-7352Sandra Svoboda, Ed.D., Principal

Sanderson 687-7354Carol Spires, Principal

South 687-7340Robin Cathers, Principal

Tallmadge 687-7336Brian Lawson, Principal

Chief Tarhe 687-7330Dustin Knight, Principal

West 687-7332Terri Garrett, Principal

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

General Sherman 687-7344Scott Burre, Principal

Thomas Ewing 687-7347Steve Poston, Principal

LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL681-7500

Jack Greathouse, PrincipalNathan Conrad, Assistant Principal

Anthony Knickerbocker,Assistant Principal/Career-Technical Director

Pam Bosser, Athletic Director


Summer School Schedule AnnouncedLancaster City Schools’2010-2011

Summer School Schedule

Elementary Summer School

Notes:

2011) will be invited according to Ohio Academic

Junior High Summer SchoolDates: Monday, June 13 throughThursday, June 30

Where: General Sherman Junior High andThomasEwing Junior High

Cost: $20 for one session; $30 for both sessionsCredit: 1 credit per courseNotes:

grammar, usage and writing skills. This course willalso cover some of the sixth, seventh and eighth-grade Reading OAA standards.

on studying number and word problems. This coursewill also focus on sixth, seventh and eighth-gradeMathematics OAA standards.

positions are filled. Call the school office if you feelyour child needs to attend.

High School Summer School

Cost: $75 for ¼ and ½ credit course (includes $25application fee). $100 for 1 credit course (includes$35 application fee)Note: All are remedial courses – ¼, ½, or 1 credit.

descriptions and application form.

a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Lancaster High School.

Summer LearningOpportunitiesLancaster Parks and Recreation has many

summer activities for children. There is quick starttennis for 5-8 year olds, summer tennis camp for

5-11, soccer camp, and a summer bowling campfor ages 6-12. There are also all kinds of natureprograms and summer camps for preschool andelementary students, and an archery classes for

summer be without swimming? Check out their

com.

Family Y Summer Camp:Who doesn’t rememberattending summer camp in their childhood?Thesewonderful memories of crafts, canoeing and otheractivities can become memories for your children

schedule at www.ymcalancaster.org for their summer

Vacation Bible Schools: As you drive or walk byarea Lancaster churches, you will see posted thatt here are many area churches that hold VacationBible School in the summer, open to all children– you do not need to be a member for your child

activities.

Lancaster Festival events are the last twoweeks in July. There are many events perfect forfamilies and children. Check out the web site:www.lancasterfestival.org.

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School uniforms would improve safety:Strongly Agree 9.33% Disagree22.67%Agree 15.42% StronglyDisagree 15.59%Neutral 25.80%

School uniforms would improve academics:Strongly Agree 10.10% Disagree21.90%Agree 16.25% StronglyDisagree 15.64%Neutral 25.63%

TeachersI think we should have school uniforms:

School uniforms would improve safety:

Agree 25.37% Strongly

Neutral 38.81%

School uniforms would improve academics:

10.45%Agree 33.33% StronglyDisagree 6.47%Neutral 30.85%

Elementary StudentsI think we should have school uniforms:Strongly Agree 18.27% Disagree10.50%Agree 6.58% StronglyDisagree 48.74%

Neutral 12.35%



Junior High/High School StudentsI think we should have school uniforms:Strongly Agree 8.43% Disagree8.19%Agree 4.31% StronglyDisagree 61.65%Neutral 10.25%



The comments on the surveys were interestingand can’t all be included here, but here is a sampling:“I went to a private school. I wore school uniforms.I saw fights, people were failing and I didn’t feelsafe.” “I think we should have uniforms because thenthe principal won’t have to get people in trouble

shorts. And so people would follow the law. Andother people won’t make fun of our clothes. I likethis idea.” “If you fell out of a window, clothes aren’tgoing to save you. (drew two pictures of a kid fallingout of a window with and without a uniform…sameresult).” “I want to see what the school uniformswould look like.” “We should have uniforms becauseit would keep us safe.” “We should dress in our ownstyle and express ourselves. Aren’t school uniformsworn every single day, wouldn’t it become more dirtymore commonly. It is very fun at Cedar Heights, andI have not been bullied at all, that I know of. Schoolis the safe place, isn’t it?”

The school uniform committee will continue to

Committee in a few months. We welcome yourinput!

Uniforms


Check out our new hours:

11 a.m.–9 p.m. Mon.–Thurs.

7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Fri. & Sat.

7:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun.

Fairfield County District Library will have their summertimereading program kickoff on June 1 for preschool through age12. The theme this year is One World, Many Stories. Childrencan look forward to special programs and there are prizes suchas McDonald’s and Cold Stone Creamery coupons, the grand

tickets to the Wilds! Activities are free – flyers will come homefrom school, but check out their website at: www.fairfield.lib.

Japanese Origami,Monday, June 13 at 1 0:30 a.m., Baltimore

TheHidden Folk: Gnomes, Trolls, Fairies, and MagicalCreatures from all over the Globe!Monday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m.

and older

to click on is “Museums.” It used to be a tradition for families touse part of summer vacation time to visit the many museumsand national parks in our county and the wholeUSA! Glassware,motorcycles, Civil War hometown heroes, and even a children’s

Lancaster CitySchools wouldlike to thank the

faculty and staff fortheir hardwork inmaking the schoolyear a success!

We would like to thank oursponsors who helped to providefunding to print Chalkmarks.

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