Grad helps elderly remember their valueDr. Lauren Smerglia Seifert (1984 JHS grad) now holds a full

professorship at Malone College with a specialization in cognitiveaging. Dr. Seifert believes it is important to help the elderlyremember the value in their lives, and has written a book titledChasing Dragonflies: Life and Care in Aging, a practical guide for

I’d be a veton animalplanet andlearn allaboutanimals.

Chloe Willis, gr. 2

Back to School 2007 Vol 15, Issue 1 A Periodical of the Jackson Local Schools Circulation 20,000

Striving for Excellence

P O DRRAEBRAL P E

Robin Maschek’s Strausser fourth grade students pose with their polar bear, bottle capartwork titled Out of Place.

Last school year, whenStrausser Elementary PTOheld an art auction toraise funds to build anoutdoor science pavilion,one of the auction itemswas “Teach Art for a Day.”

The John and Julie

Litman family won the bidand would decide on anart project for theirdaughter Jacelyn’s 4thgrade class.

Because the familyhad spent many hours atAkron Children’s Hospital

with their youngestdaughter Jaelyn whoneeded heart surgery eightdays after birth, theydecided to have the classcreate a large piece to bedonated to the hospital.Because all three of the

Strausser create art piece for Akron Children’s Hospital

See ART, page 7

Put me on the E-ListIf you would like to receive periodic messages from your school district, such asoccasional notes from the superintendent, messages from the Board of Education,and electronic copies of Polar Bear Pride, simply email pblangger@neo.rr.com andsay, “Put me on the E-List.” Electronic messaging is a way for us to offer immedi-ate information, and keep you informed at no additional cost to the district.

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Senior Citizens’ Fall FlingMark your calendar for the Fall Fling which will be held held Thursday, Nov. 8. Thisyear’s musical,Thoroughly Modern Millie, will be followed by dinner in our new StudentCommons at the high school for only $8 per person. To be the first to be notified aboutticket sales, simply send your email address to pblangger@neo.rr.com. Otherwise,check the newspapers for the times and dates that tickets will be available.

If I could do anything

in the whole wide world, I would...

I would goto Irelandand golfall thecoursesthere.

Stephen Lapinski, gr. 9

“Jackson Healthy & Physically Strong,” a new health

and wellness program for all Jackson studentsAccording to a 2004 report from the Center

for Disease Control, the percentage of overweightadolescents had increased from 5% in 1970 to16% in 2002. In light of this report andanectdotal reports from our own physical

education teachers, Jackson Localbelieves it is no longerappropriate for a physicaleducation program to overlyemphasize group sports duringclass time unless instructors alsohelp students develop specific,measurable goals for their ownhealth and wellness.

Jackson rated EXCELLENT again Your Jackson Local School District celebrates its seventh consecutive year of excellenceas rated byº the Ohio Department of Education. See Report Card, page 3.

Students enjoyed pretendingto be sumo wrestlers at ourAfter-Prom party, but Jackson hopes to sumo-sizestudent chances for a lifetime of health and wellness.

See WELLNESS, page 14

See AUTHOR, page 11

Senior citizens, apply for tax exemptionThe new property tax exemption offers eligible homeowners, regardless of income,

the opportunity to shield up to $25,000 of the market value of their homestead (thedwelling and up to one acre of land) from property taxation. The measure will save thetypical homeowner about $400 per year. See TAX BREAK, page 3

Each year, we pose aquestion our students. Thisyear we asked what theywould do in their lives if thesky were the limit.

Throughout this issue,you’ll find that Jackson stu-dents are imaginative, fun-loving, and alturistic.

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Levy delayed to evaluate the cost cutsThere will be no school levy on the

Nov. 2007 ballot. Please do not interpretthis action as a lack of need. The need isreal, and will not go away. Because of thedeep cuts we have made, we have enoughfunds to finish the next fiscal year in theblack. But before we know what kind oflevy request to make, we must evaluate theway those cuts have actually affected thebudget and most importantly, ourcommunity’s children. It would be neitherfair nor prudent to simply guess.

We do not know the impact of:Busing Cuts - We project a substantialsavings by combining the high school andmiddle school busing, but we need timeto see if that savings is real and toevaluate its effect on our children.

Jarod’s Law was enacted after first graderJarod Bennett died when a 290-poundcafeteria table fell on him in hisLebanon, Ohio school. The Department ofHealth will begin inspecting Ohio schoolsthis fall, looking for 250 hazards to childsafety. Findings are expected to becorrected immediately. We do not knowwhat this might cost our district.

Early Retirement Program - Through thisincentive, we have lost 30 experiencedstaff at the upper end of salary scale,and are now faced with training youngerstaff to keep Jackson’s rating ofEXCELLENT.

Flat State Funding - Jackson is one of300 Ohio schools expected to receive noincrease in state funds this year.

Administrative and Staff Cuts• 1/2 time elementary assistant principal• Assistant bus coordinator• 1 middle school assistant principal• Reduced a curriculum director’s days

from 211 to 120 days of service• High School vocational director• Adult Education director, secretary, and

staff• Reduced teaching staff • Reduced cafeteria staff• Reduced bus drivers

Supply Budget Cuts- We reduced thebudget for supplies in all buildings

Implemented Fees for academics andathletics, kindergarten through grade 12

Senior Citizen Tax Exemption - We do notknow what impact this will have on thevalue of our millage. Property valueimpacts the value of a mill.

Highway Levy - Voters will be faced witha decision about township roadways inNovember.

Curriculum Needs - To properly preparestudents for their future, Jackson mustconsider teaching foreign language,including Mandarin Chinese, in grades K-12.

Health Insurance - Beginning this schoolyear, teachers and administrators pay aportion of their health insurance.

Administrative Wage Freeze during the06/07 school year.

We settled ateacher contractA piece of greatnews is that theteachers’ unionagreed to a three-year contract andto paying apercentage of theirhealth insurancepremium. We are very fortunate thatoutstanding teachers want to be partJackson Local. They keep our students atthe forefront of their decision-making.

These are your schools Let’s Keep Talking - We began aCommunity Conversation in the springand feel we need to continue meetingwith residents in their homes and atschool. We have learned a lot from youand want to continue the process. Thequality of any school district reflects thewill and dedication of the community. Inother words, we sink or swim together. Itis not possible for a school system to goit alone. In talking with you, we arelearning more about the level ofexcellence our community is willing toafford, and we hope you are learningabout the laws and mandates that governhow we are required to spend. Toschedule a coffee, call 330-830-8000.

Cheryl Haschak

Jackson Local Superintendent

SuperintendentCheryl Haschak

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Jackson Report Card – EXCELLENT 7th Consecutive Year

START / DISMISSAL TIMESHigh School 7:45 AM 2:30 PMMiddle School 8:03 AM 2:51 PMElementary 8:45 AM 3:30 PM

TAX BREAK for senior citizens

Seniors 65 and older, and disabledOhioans must apply with the countyauditor by Oct. 1, 2007 to take advantageof the Homestead Exemption.

The Auditor’s Office, 110 CentralPlaza South, Suite 220, Canton, OH44702 -(330) 451-7357 Phone.Applications are available online atwww.auditor.co.stark.oh.us.

Continued from page 1

Students run Book Drivefor needy school libraries

YOU CAN HELPJHS student, Michael Lapadot is theupcoming president of Interact Club, astudent branch of Rotary International.Interact officers spent part of thesummer organizing a book drive thathas already collected 4,000 books.That number exceeds the original goalby 3,000. With a new goal of 6,000books, the club is accepting new andgently used books for the Reader toReader program. This non-profitorganization sends the books to needyschool libraries across the country.You can help by froping your donationsoff at these locations:• Jackson or Green YMCA• Buehler’s • Sam’s Club on Portage• Church of the Lakes

Good Schools Are A GREATInvestment

I would travelback through timeto meet one of myfavorite artists,Andy Warhol and

my favorite band, VelvetUnderground. I would travelback to see the Hindenbergexplode because it is a bigmoment in history.

Danny Ward, grade 11

I would teleportbetween classes.Then I would tele-port to the top ofthe Sears Tower.

Then I would jump off, butright before I hit the ground,I’d teleport to the top of theEiffel Tower. I jump off theretoo, but before I’d hit theground, I’d teleport to anotherhigh building and keep doingthis all over the world.

Jason McQuaid, grade 12

I would find agenie lamp andwish for 1) to bethe richest man inthe world, 2) ownall the Tacco bells

in the United States, and 3)have unlimited wishes.

Jon Sprouse, grade 8

I’d go to all thedifferent states –Georgia first. It’snice there. Then Iwould go to

Chicago for a couple of weeks.I’ve been to Florida (Disney).

Bobby Snyder, grade 6

I would traveloutside the UnitedStates, to Braziland Italy. I wouldmeet people andlearn their culture.

I think I’d find a more laidback culture in Brazil withpeople more open to ideas. Ithink shopping would be moreexpensive there, but hey, ifthere’s no limits on this, I’dbuy clothes. They have so manystyles in othr countries that wedon’t have here. And I’d beopen to trying new foods.

Patty Rhodes, grade 9

Cure every diseasein the world,starting withdiabetes becausemy friend Jackiehas diabetes. It

looks really hard for her whenshe has to test by pricking herfinger every day before sheeats.

Zela Wyrosdick, grade 6

I would fly every-where, rather thandrive. I wouldbecome invisibleand sneak up onpeople or move

things to scare them. I’d alsolike to be able to turn into any-thing I wanted, like a sea crea-ture so I could go to the bot-tom of the ocean just to see itand to walk around on theTitanic. I know I could do thiswith diving gear, but if I were asea creature I wouldn’t have toworry about how long I stayedunder.

Mike Tracy, Grade 11

If I could do anything in the whole wide world, I would...

I would be in two places at once so I could get twice as muchdone. I’d be at school because that’s my first priority, and I’dlaso be at my job earning money as a roller coaster tester.

Theresa Pressler, grade 10

I’d fill the school hallways with Jello or whipped cream andyou’d have to sprint to class through it. And, I’d have a biggame of tag with my friends in it, or just stop to eat it.

Lindasy Reber, grade 10

I’d eat all the strawberry ice cream I wanted and never get fat.Devin Faiella, grade 10

I’d swim with dolphins and then become my dog, Buddy, so Icould find out if he talks to my cat. They always chase eachother, and I wonder if they have conversations. I’d want to see ifBuddy understands what goes on with our family every day.

Angela Henderhan, grade 10

I would time travel and meet Marie Antoinette. I’d travel back tothe dinosaurs and learn why they became extinct. I would goback and watch scientists as they made inventions, like the TVas it was being developed, the light bulb and the guillotine.

Geoffry Groenke, grade 10

Drive Nascar. I liketo go fast.

Adam Jackson,grade 7

I would play airhockey andmonster trucksand Spheres andgolf on mycomputer all day.

Jordan Christopher Fox, grade 6

I would make myown space shipand go to mysummer home onthe moon.

R.J. Holliday,grade 8

I would be a priestnd wear a blackrobe and pray toGod.

Adam Varlamos,grade 2

I would be king ofthe world so Iwouldn’t have tobe bossed aroundanymore. Myparents tell me toclean my room,

take a shower, do myhomework, do my chores, makemy bed. If I was king of theworld, I would play video gamesall day.

Nathanial Ryan Rose, grade 2

I would travel toevery country inthe world and stayin each one forone week. I’d dowhat they do in

each country, like shop inEurope and surf in Australia.

Samantha Christie, grade 11

I have a thing withstarving children.There is enoughfood in the worldfor everyone. Ifyou put all the

food in a big pile, and peoplejust took what they needed,there would be no hunger. So, ifI could do anything I wanted todo, I would make people share.

Megan Stewart, grade 12

I would get mylicense and buy acar – a PT Cruiser.Kenny Yoho, grade 3

“I would live in ahouse made of ice cream.That would be my dreamhouse. The roof would bemade of blue moon icecream, the doors vanilla,and the walls strawberrywith mint chocolate chipshutters.” said MorganBeadling.

“Wow, can I comeover?” asked Eric Boylan.“I’ll bring some toppingslike chocolate chips,whipped cream, andpeanut butter.”

“Yes,” answeredMorgan, “but it wouldhave to be on a Sunday.”

Morgan Beadling, and EricBoylan, grade 10

If I could do anything in the whole wide world, I would...

I’d be a teacherat Sauder.Second grade.My best subjectwould be art. Wewould make

paper mache turkeys, and thekids would like me because I’msweet and kind. I’d like to belike Mrs. Lusk. She’s funny andsweet.

Olivia Hauritz, grade 2

I would be likeSpiderman,spinning webs andclimbingskyscrapers. Iwould save people

from a fire. I’d spin a web andgo up the building then getthem out of the fire.

Tristin Hamilton, grade 1

I would be ateacher. A firstgrade teacher. Iwould be a niceteacher like Mrs.Nehlen.

Carley Bennett, grade 1

I would go skydiving in Italy. Ilove pasta, and Icould seeeverything all atonce, and I couldjust fall and let

all my worries go. Alexa Welsh, grade 9

I would makeclothes for animals.And I’d saveanimals that werehurt. I’d also have alot of animals at my

house. I’d have five dogs, aturtle, a horse, some fish, fivecats, a goat, some sheep, and amonkey. Right now I only haveone cat named Figgaro. I toldmy mom that I am nevergetting married. I’m just havinga lot of animals.

Francine Moriguchi, grade 5

I would live in ahouse the size ofRhode Island. Itwould haveswimming poolsinside and out, a

waterfall that goes into thepool. amovie theater, a bowlingalley, an aquarium with sharks,a room for penguins, a room fortigers, a 12-car garage filledwith fast cars (one of them, asaleen) and a Ford F350 heavyduty deisel engine truck. And, Iwould have a train that droveme to places in the house thatis the size of Rhoad Island.

Tyler Chapman, grade 11

Ice Cream

I would be an armyman so I couldprotect everybody.I would sleep in atent and shoot withmy tank. And ifsomebody shot at

me, I’d tell them not to do thatanymore.

Matthew Ripple, Kindergarten

I would buy arollercoaster.

CassidyBarkhurst,

grade 3

I would talk toanimals. I want tobecome azoologist, so if Icould talk toanimals, I’d knowwhat they needed.

My favorite TV show when I waslittle was the Wild Thornberrys.(The series follows theadventures of a fictionalwildlife-documentary-makingfamily, particularly ElizaThornberry, who can talk toanimals).

Tiffany Elum, grade 9

I would be aprincess becausethey are pretty. Iwould have a pinkcrown with crystalsand diamonds,

and if there was somebodymean, I would make them benice with my magic wand.

Taylor Fletcher Kindergarten

By Katie Digianantonio

As if the normal high schoolcurriculum wasn’t enough,Jackson High offers AdvancedPlacement (AP) classes that, if ahigh score is earned on the APtest, can give the student collegecredit hours. Unlike post-secondary options in which thestudent must travel to a particularcollege to take a course, APclasses are taught by Jacksonteachers that are speciallyqualified to teach these high-levelcourses. The class is taken duringthe normal school schedule andthere is a national testadministered in May. A studentcan earn scores ranging from 5 to0 (5 being the highest), anddepending on the college, canskip most freshmen level collegecourses depending on the AP testscore. For example, a studentaccepted into The Ohio StateUniversity who earns a 4 or 5 onthe AP Spanish Language examautomatically earns 20 credithours; a 3 earns him 15 hours.AP classes also qualify thestudent for a weighted grade,adding .1 points to the student’sGPA; a student with all A’s who isin an AP class will have a 4.1GPA.

I am a senior at Jackson High

School and am taking 5 APclasses this year; Calculus,English, Government, Spanish,and Physics. I took my first APclass, American History, as asophomore, and I can honestlysay that I had never worked sohard for a class in my life. It wasmy first real challenge that I hadencountered and I had to dealwith some lower-than-expectedgrades. By the end of the yearthough, I had found my note-taking-and-studying groove andhad honed my skills at findingwhat was important in ourtextbook and what was

superfluous. My hard work paidoff in the end; I received a 5 onthe test and I had preparedmyself for future AP classes that Iwanted to take.

Without a doubt, my APChemistry class left the largestimpact on me. My amazingteacher Mr. Lautzenheiser mademe fall in love with the PeriodicTable of Elements and the ins-and-outs of the most basicfunctioning atoms. By the end ofthe year, I decided that I wasn’tfinished with chemistry yet, andbecause of this, I plan onmajoring in chemistry in college.This particular class has shapedmy future in a way that nothingelse could and I don’t know whatI’d be doing after graduation if Ihadn’t had this great opportunity.

Finally, I would like toencourage kids entering highschool to inquire about theirschool’s AP programs. Thecommitment for a high schoolstudent in a college course ischallenging, but rewarding. It mayeven point the student to theirfuture career as it has for me, orlet the student explore advancedconcepts that a normal curriculumwouldn’t introduce. Please takeadvantage of this opportunity andearn the most valuable experienceJackson High School offers.

Because we at Jackson Local believe that excellenceincludes everyone, we are assembling our third group ofcommunity leaders to aid us in important decision-making andcommunication efforts.

Key Communicators is an exciting program that takescommunity leaders behind the scenes for an in-depth look atOhio's 14th most successful district.

At each meeting, you will spend time with our staff andsuperintendent, focusing on district operations, from buses tobalance sheets. As a graduate of our Key Communicatorsprogram, you will be among Jackson's most informed citizensand most important communicators of accurate school-relatedinformation.

Superintendent Haschak will consult with you periodicallyvia email for your input on various topics, and will want tohear community concerns and ideas from you.

The following individuals have helped us organize andexecute the program. We are grateful for their valuable input,and the time they dedicated to truly understanding ourstruggles and joys.

Key Communicators

Katie Digianantonio2007 Grad

My AP experience at Jackson High School

Become a Key Communicator

for your school district

Mary Aaby Renee Arnold TrishlaBhargava Stan Bunting Dana Burgardt Jim Camp Missy Casper Janet Cecconi Joe Check Ron DeChellis SharonDeagan BethDigianantonio Ken Douglas Michele Evans-Gardell Jean Furbay

Denny Goodwill Deepa Goyal Todd Hawke Rita Haines Michelle Henry Debbie Johns Marilyn Jones Jennifer Jones Lesa Knox Kirk Lombardi Stacey Malcolm Jim Myers Todd Nicholas Roger Piper

Ted Rath Rick Rodak Linda Schmidt Rebecca Scott Missy Sirpilla Linda Smith Jerry Smith Alice Springer Jonathan Stump Rose Marie Westover Ruthanne Wilkof Mark Williams Jane Zito.

Good Schools are a Great Investment

If you want to really know your school district, become aKey Communicator. Please contact:

Paula Blangger – pblangger@neo.rr.comMeeting dates are: Jan. 16, Feb 20, Mar. 19, Apr. 16, andMay 21 – 7:30-9:00 a.m. at various school locations.

I would be a truck driverbecause I like how truckscan pull things. I wouldpull gas and deliver it tothe gas station.

Shane Twining,Kindergarten

Litman children attend Jackson schools and both parents are math teachers atJackson Local, it was obvious that a polar bear needed to be part of the art. Andfinally, because hospitalized children can feel sad and displaced, the Litman familydecided the piece should depict a displaced polar bear.

Inspired by Michelle Stitzlein’s recycled bottle cap art at the Franklin ParkConservatory in Columbus, Mrs. Litman suggested a polar bear piece using colorful,recycled bottle caps to enhance the design.

Mrs. Litman shared the criteria with some of her high school students, whosubmitted five designs for the piece. Then senior, Meagan Calnon submitted thedesign that was chosen for the 4th graders to complete.

At home, Jacelyn primed the surface of a sheet of plywood. Next, she traced thedesign onto the board using an overhead projector. Then, it was transported toStrausser where Mrs. Mashchak’s students painted the design.

After Jacelyn added finishing touches, her father, John, placed the plastic capson the picture, using washers and screws.

“It will make other kids smile, even if they are sick,” said 4th grader JustynBostic.

“I think it will make the sick kids feel good that other kids cared about them,”added Chloe Grimm.

“We wanted it to be a piece of art that meant something,” said a satisfied Mrs.

Close-up of a portion of the Litman-Strausser art piece that incorporated used colorful bot-tle caps from a variety of beverage, deodorant, and peanut butter containers.

ART continued from page 1

If I could do anything

in the whole wide world, I would...

I would be an army manso I could fight myenemies and be in atank, or I would grow upto be a police man.

Gavin Hayes, Kindergarten

I would fly to the top of Mt. Everest, thencreate a flying service by flying otherpeople there on my back.

I’d live in the mountains of New Zealandand race mountain bikes. I’d have a skilift to take me to the top over and over,and I’d race down the mountain all day.

Cody Feron (left) and Vance Nonno, grade 9

I would vacation any timeIwanted, one week to theBahamas, the next weekto the beaches of France.I would sun myself onbeaches all over theworld. I’d be really tan.

After the beach, I’d go shopping in Paris. Heather Frailly, grade 10

I’d buy an island andname it after myself. Itwould be a big touristattraction. Fishing wouldbe the island sport. Itwould have great hotels,the world’s greatest

chefs, and every guest would have theirown fishing boat

Jared Bushman, grade 11

I would go sky diving. It’sthe closest thing you cando to freefalling and notdie. I want to do this sobadly. On the plane withme would be a lot of junkfood and my dog Noel.

Courtney Fier, grade 9

I’d jump off a tree andfly to Montana. It’s big,and big things are good.I’m not big, so if I livedin Montana, at least I’dbe from a big state.

Ross Batchelder, grade 7

School CalendarAug. 27 Mon. Teacher In-service – No School (K-12)

28 Tue. First Day of School (Grades K-9)

29 Wed. First Day of School (Grades 10-12)

Sept.3 Mon. Labor Day – No School (K-12)

4 Tue. Open House – Jackson Memorial Middle School – 6:30-

8:30

12 Wed. Open House – Jackson High School – 6:30-8:30

Oct. 8 Mon. No School (K-12)

11 Th. Parent/Teacher Conferences (K-5) – 4:00-8:00PM

Parent/Teacher Conferences (6-12) – 4:30-7:30 PM

17 Wed. Parent/Teacher Conferences (K-5) – 4:00-8:00PM

Parent/Teacher Conferences (6-12) – 4:30-7:30 PM

25 Th. Parent/Teacher Conferences (K-5) – 4:00-8:00PM

26 Fri. Teacher In-service /PT Conference-No School (K-5)

Nov. 1 Th. End 1st Nine Weeks

2 Fri. Teacher In-service – No School (K-12)

21 Wed. Waiver Exchange Day – No School (K-12)

22 Th. Thanksgiving Recess – No School (K-12)

23 Fri. Thanksgiving Recess – No School (K-12)

26 Mon. Exchange Day for P/T Conferences – No School (K-12)

Dec. 24 Mon. Winter Recess Begins – No School (K-12)

Jan. 3 Th. Classes Resume (K-12)

17 Th. End 2nd Nine Weeks

18 Fri. Teacher In-service – No School (K-12)

21 Mon. Martin Luther King Day – No School (K-12)

Feb. 7 Th. Parent/Teacher Conferences (K-12) – 4:30-7:30 PM

13 Wed. Parent/Teacher Conferences (K-12) – 4:30-7:30 PM

18 Mon. President’s Day – No School (K-12)

Mar. 20 Th. End 3rd Nine Weeks

21 Fri. No School (K-12)

24 Mon. Spring Recess Begins

31 Mon. Exchange Day P/T Conferences – No School (K-12)

April 1 Tue. Classes Resume

14 Mon. Teacher In-service – No School (K-12)

May 26 Mon. Memorial Day – No School (K-12)

June 5 Th. Last Student Day

Farewell faithful friendsWe start the new school year without many retirement years. Our retirees are: Susan AmBridenstine, Gary Chaddock, Rose Collier, PGrinder, Nancy Hagemeier, Marilyn Hanke, Lautzenheiser, Diane Lawman, Jacqueline LMatchett, Linda McClintock, Sandra McKeeMarilyn Prato, Barbara Reed, Mike SchwartCindy Woods.

EvEvent Calendarent CalendarJackson Local retirees invited to lunchAll Jackson Local Schools retirees are invited to meet for a back-to-school reunionluncheon on the Tam O’Shanter Golf Club patio, 11:30 a.m. Order from the menu. Ifyou plan to attend, please R.S.V.P to 330-494-0565 by August 22.

AUG29-WED

sof our treasured employees, and wish them the very best

medeo, Fran Bartholomew, Tersa Benson, Jane MariePaula Crawford, Dale DiCarlo, Rick Dunlap, Dale Gallucci, RonSue Houston, Candace Kekic, Ruth Killion, Cyle

Lohr, Long Virginia, Debora Lowry, Michael Macris, Patriciae, Dave Merryman, Rose Mosser, Diane Patris, Nanette Pool,tz, Joann Wauffull, Ivan Welch, Susan Welch, Don Whalen, and

NOV16-FRI

Stark County Park District’s Environmental ConferenceWhat does Antartica’s climate have to do with Stark County? That’sone of the intriguing questions that will be answered. keynote speaker, Dr. Ellen Mosley-Thompson, an eminent research scientist with the Byrd Polar Research Center of TheOhio State University. Students will be admitted free to the conference that will focuson “The Power of One,” how individuals can positively impact the environment. Thecost for teachers, parents and other nature enthusiasts will be $20, including breakfast,lunch, and materials. The conference will take place at the R. G. Drage Career Centeroff Rt. 30 in Massillon. Reservations are available at www.StarkParks.com or bycalling 330-477-3552. Chairman of this event is a former Jackson teacher, Nick Morris.

Jeff Poulos Acoustic Blues Duo8:30pm to 11:30pm at Benjamin's, 4769 Belpar Ave. NW, www.jeffpoulosblues.com

SEPT7-FRI

Wednesday Writers' Workshop2nd April Galerie, 207/209 Sixth Street NW, downtown Canton. The Wednesday Writers' Workshop has openings for new members. The group willcritique members' work in all genres on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.Contact Audrey Lavin at lavingroup@aol.com for details.

SEPT12-WED

2nd annual Chili Bowl Cook-Off the 2nd April Galerie benefit to bring art to children will be held at Lake Cable ClubHouse, Fulton Road. Taste a variety of home-made chili recipes.

SEPT27-THUR

2nd annual Chili Bowl Cook-Off Line Dance Party hosted by Frank Trace, 6pm to 9pm, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 2701Fulton Road NW, Canton. Held the first Sunday of each month. Admission $5.

OCT7-SUN

If I could do anything in the world, I’d giveeverybody the same rights. Some people aren’ttreated fairluy, like people in Uganda. Everyonewould be free, like we are in America.

Sarah Etling, grade 5

I would be an Olympic gymnast whodid flips and the bars. My parentswould be my coaches so I wouldn’tmiss them.

Hannah Royer, grade 5

I’d win the Mega Millions and give $2million to the school for better lunches(a gourmet chef, and no fried foods). I’dbuy a $2,6 million dream home inBiltmore for my mom, and visit mygrandparents in Indonesia.

Daria El-Badewi, grade 5

I would buy aspace ship andfly to Jupiter.I’ve alwayswanted to bean astronaut. Ithink we could

colonize it.Pooja Podugu, grade 7

I’d be anoncologist anddiscover thecure for cancer.I read a bookwhere the maincharacter had

six months to live, and Isuffered with her and cried. Itwas really sad and touching. Itmade me want to fix it for herand everyone elase so nobodyelse would ever suffer likethat.

Bailey Fries, grade 6

I would live under water in the AtlanticOcean. And, everyone would respectand like me.

Tony Wolf, grade 7

I would live inChina and learnChinese. Mysister is Chinese,and theirlanguage is reallyinteresting. I

visited a school in China andit was so different. I have apen pal from China who tellsme how their schools work.

Liz Smith, grade 6

I’d be an actress inHollywood, of course. Comedyfilms and a Disney chanelstar. My star name would beMily Miller, and my bestfriend, Tori would write booksthat would be turned intomovies that I would star in.

Marianna Wasef (left) grade 6 I would be an author andwrite books on many subjects– sci-fi, comedy, mystery, andromance. I read a lot (since Iwas three) and I have beenwriting since I was five –picture books with a fewsentences on each page.When I’m angry, sad, curious,shy, happy, I can let loose bywriting my feelings into themain character. My favoritemain character is May Layle.She lives on a strip of islandswhere somebody is poisoningthe water. I keep telling mymom that I want to write myown books. She says I shouldfollow my dream.

Tori Howell, grade 6

If I could do anything in the whole wide world, I would...

Summer Arts Camp keeps kids creative

Art campers spent a week steeped in artistic endeavors such as book binding, clay work, and a a variety ofpainting techniques. Pictured are: JMMS visual arts teacher, Paulette Simons, JSA student interns TaraSmithberger and Chloe Horger, and campers Kiera Groom, Alecia Dinko, Christina Reed, Cassidy Clay, EmilyDelio Brunkalla, Allison Antram, Noell Fuzer, Taylor Rohrig, Della Davis, Christina Reed, Meghan Linz,Stephanie Mavordin, Rachel Mast, Jenna Kelly, Emily Slee, Jessica Griffiths, Abby McLaughlin, Katelyn Warne,Jenna Dresner, Abby Yoder, and Cailin Ray.

Students in grades 3-8 werewelcomed to Jackson’s first-everArts Camps. The series of week-long, spring and summerprograms offering activities ineither the visual or musicaltheater arts were made possibleby a $5,000 grant from Arts inStark.

The musical theater camps,taught by Jackson music anddrama teachers Cindy Grove,Cheryl Shubert and ChristineBoyd, had students performing

plays, studying actingtechnique, dancing, and singingtheir hearts out.

The visual arts campsexposed students to a variety ofpainting, book binding and clayactivities.

Because the goals of thecamps included combining highschool seniors with youngerstudents to share an artexperience, the camp teacherswere assisted by Jackson Schoolfor the Arts (JSA) senior interns.

JSA director, Susan Gardner,who oversaw the camps said,“This was a fantasticexperience, combiningelementary, middle and highschool teacher talents withdedicated student interns. I amgrateful for these participantsand for the generosity of Arts inStark, without which thesevaluable camps would not havebeen possible. We hope to makethese camps a permanent partof our offerings.”

healthcare professionals and caregivers who want to be activeparticipants in caring for agingadults.

Available from Clove Press, thebook offers a wealth of informationand techniques for respectfuleldercare, gerontology, dementia care,and care for person's with Alzheimer'sdisease.

The book’s variety of illustrationswere done by Lauren’s husband,Charles (Toby) Seifert (1900 Jacksongrad). Toby is employed as amechanical engineer at Circle PrimeManufacturing, Inc.

I would go with myfamily and live inDubai for the restof my life becausemy grandparentslive there. It is a

beautiful place – warm, nicebuildings, clear ocean. Mygrandparents are nice. They letme have fun and take me tolandmarks like the Burj Al Arab,the most expensive hotel in theworld. I like to speak Arabic withthem. It’s way different thanEnglish, and it’s fun to dosomething different.

Fuad Farah, grade 5

I’d start asuccessfulrestaurant inJackson soeveryone Iknow could eatthere. I’d serve

pizza, hamburgers, chickenfingers, salad, and spaghetti.Most people like Italian food.It would not be too expensiveand not too cheap - a fairprice. I’m a quadruplet andI’d have my brother Paul as amanager, my brother Robertas a cook and my sister Heidias a waitress.

Ruth Clifford, grade 5

I would make theworld a betterplace by givingmoney to charity. Ifeel bad for peoplewho are really

poor. I’d give them enoughclothes and food, and I’d stopthe war.

Dante Pellegrene, grade 5

Staying in schoolfor a goodeducation is my#1 priority. Peoplethink school isjust a waste oftime, but it

actually teaches you things youneed to know. You need goodgrades to get into culinaryschool, and that’s what I want –to be able to cook. I know thebasics from watching RachelRay and Paula Deen. Theydon’t make plain food. They puta little dazzle into it. I want tohave my own cooking showsomeday. It will be calledCooking with the Stars,something like Dancing withthe Stars. We’d have a liveaudience, a huge kitchen, threeovens, and contestants wouldmake food and the audiencewould taste it and judge it.

Jensen Macri, grade 5

I’d go to Irelandand ridehorseback throughthe country. Ithink it would bereally, really pretty

there. The grass would be sogreen. My dapple gray horsewould be named Galaxy. I’dalso like to ride out west to seethe wild Mustangs.

Julia Namenek, grade 5

I’d take care ofinterestinganimals at thezoo, like lions andtigers and bears,oh my! And

armadillos, and crocks. I’draise a cub at home till it wassix-months-old. I’d be like thecrocodile hunter.

Braden Ehmer, grade 7

I would work atMcDonald’s andcook their mainfoods. They havegood food, and Ilike it. It looks

like a fun job to do.Paige Powell, grade 4

I’d have myteacher, Mrs.Codington, cometo 5th gradenext year withme. She’s my

favorite teacher. She’s why Iam passing - she has doneeverything she can to helpme so much. It feels good tobe smart.

Brianna Oliver, grade 4

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I would makesure my twosisters and Iwent to a goodcollege and hada good life. Mysister has

Aspergers, but if she could goto a good college, she couldprove that she can do things.Most people see her as shy,but I see her as playful, kind,caring and giving. She giveswithout expecting anything inreturn.

Robert Maholic, grade 6

I’d be able to swim underthe ocean.

Katie David, grade 7

Build my own mall and livein it.

Laura Hagen, grade 7

Live in the mall with lauraand have access tounlimited food.

Kathy Meyer, grade 7

If I could do anything, I’d go snowboarding inthe Swiss Alps.

Colin Brian, grade 5

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Fall Varsity Sports Schedules GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEAug 25 Kettering Alter Minerva 1pmAug 25 Minerva Minerva 2pmAug 27 Boardman Away 6/7:30pmAug 30 Hoover Away 5:30/7pmSept 4 Lake Away 5:30/7pmSept 6 GlenOak Away 5:30/7pmSept 11 A. Fitch Home 5:30/7pmSept 13 Perry Home 6pm/7pmSept 18 McKinley Home 5:30/7pmSept 20 Boardman Home 5:30/7pmSept 22 Jackson Inv Home 10am

(JV @ JMMS)Sept 25 Hoover Home 5:30/7pmSept 27 Lake Home 5:30/7pmOct 2 GlenOak Home 5:30/7pmOct 4 A. Fitch Away 5:30/7pmOct 9 Perry Away 5:30/7pmOct 10 Walsh Away 5:30/7pmOct 11 McKinley Away 5:30/7pmOct 13 W. Holmes W. Holmes 1pm/1pm

I would be aprofessinal bsaeballplayer for the Yankees.A catcher. I’d hit a lotof home runs, mybe1,000, and my momand dad would cometo my games andwatch me. They wouldlike it.Davis Graham, grade 1

GIRLS’ TENNIS DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

Aug 16 Central Cath Away 10 AMAug 17 Perrysburg Away 2 PMAug 18 Toledo Ursula Away TBAAug 18 Toledo ND Away TBAAug 21 *Hoover Home 4:30Aug 22 Lexington Home NoonAug 23 *Lake Away 4:30Aug 24 Revere Home 10 AMAug 29 *GlenOak Away 4:30Aug 30 *A. Fitch Home 4:30Sept 4 *Perry Home 4:30Sept 7 U. Arlington B UArlington TBASept 8 Upper Arlington UArlington TBASept 8 Dublin Jerome Dublin Jerome TBASept 11 *McKinley Home 4:30Sept 17 Hathaway Brown Away 4:30Sept 18 *Boardman Away 4:30Sept 22 Lexington Inv Away 9 AMSept 26 Walsh Jesuit Home 4:30Sept 28 FL Tournament Harvard/Stadium 9 AMOct 3-6 Sectionals Harvard/Stadium TBAOct 10-13 Districts Oberlin College TBAOct 19-20 State OSU TBAOct 21 Team States OSU TBA

*FL Matches

GIRLS’ SOCCER DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEAug 22 Green Home 5:15/7pmAug 25 Copley Home 5:15/7pmAug 29 *GlenOak Away 5:15/7pmSept 1 Wadsworth Away 1/3pmSept 5 *Fitch Home 5:15/7pmSept 10 North Royalton Home 5:15/7pmSept 12 *Perry Home 5:15/7pmSept 15 Revere Away 11/1pmSept 19 *Canton McKinley Home 5:15/7pmSept 22 Cloverleaf Home 5:15/7pmSept 24 Walsh Home 5:15/7pmSept 26 *Boardman Away 5:15/7pmOct 3 *Lake Away 5:15/7pmOct 6 Magnificat St. Ed’s 1/2:30pmOct 10 *Hoover Away 5:15/7pmOct 13 Medina Away 5/7pm

*League Matches

BOYS’/GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEAug 11 Alumni Race Home 11amAug 25 Claymont Invitational Claymont TBASept 1 Avon Lake (Varsity) Tri C 8amSept 1 N. Canton Inv (JV) North Canton 8:30amSept 8 Meet of Champions Hilliard Darby 10amSept 15 Spartan Invitational Boardman NoonSept 22 Malone Invitational Malone 9 amSept 29 Stark County Meet Walsh TBAOct 6 OpenOct 13 Federal League Meet Perry TBAOct 20 District Meet Malone TBAOct 27 Regional Meet Boardman TBANov 3 State Meet Scioto Downs TBA

*League Matches

If I could do anything

in the world, I would...

Go Go BearsBearsIf I could do anything

in the whole world, I’d

be a linebacker for my

favorite football team,

the Green Bay Packers,

and I’d have 20,000

fans.

Zak Kauth, grade 5

Fall Varsity Sports Schedules

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FOOTBALLDATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEAug 24 Westerville S. Away 7:30Aug 31 Nordonia Home 7:30Sept 7 Hudson (Youth Night) Home 7:30Sept 14 *Boardman Away 7:30Sept 21 *Lake Away 7:30Sept 28 *GlenOak Away 7:30Oct 5 *Fitch (Homecoming) Home 7:30Oct 12 *Perry (Blklght Show) Home 7:30Oct 19 *McKinley Home 7:30Oct 26 *Hoover Away 7:30

* Federal League Games

BOYS' GOLFDATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEAug 13 Big Cat Legends 9amAug 14 Pre-Season FL Tourney Tannenhauf 8:30AMAug 16 Pickerington Tourney Turnberry 9:30AMAug 16 Lake JV Tourney Sable Creek 7:30AMAug 17 Gran Tourney Seven Hills 8amAug 20 Grizzley Tourney Rawiga CC 1pmAug 21 *Boardman Tammy 4pmAug 23 *Hoover Tammy 4pmAug 25 Massillon/Hoover Fairways TBAAug 30 *Lake Tammy 4pmSept 4 *GlenOak Tammy 4pmSept 8 Walsh Tradition Good Park 11amSept 11 *Austintown Fitch Away 4pmSept 17 St. Thomas Away 4pmSept 18 *Perry Away 4pmSept 22 Stark County

Team Championship Edgewater 2pmSept 25 *McKinley Away 4pmSept 28 Post-Season FL Tourney Tannenhauf 9amSept 29 JV Tourney Brookledge 9am

*League Matches

I would be a point guardin the NBA. My favoriteplayer is Dwyane Wade. Ilike how fast and strong heis. He makes 50 points ina game.

John DePetri, grade 6

BOYS' SOCCERDATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEAug 23 Kent Roosevelt Away 7pmAug 25 Mentor Home 3pmAug 30 *GlenOak Home 7pmSept 1 Olentangy Away 3pmSept 4 *Austintown Fitch Away 7pmSept 8 Gahanna Lincoln Away 2pmSept 11 *Perry Away 7pmSept 15 Walsh Away 7pmSept 18 *Canton McKinley Away 7pmSept 22 Toledo Anthony Wayne Home 3pmSept 25 *Boardman Home 7pmSept 29 Green Away 7pmOct 2 *Lake Home 7pmOct 4 Wadsworth Home 7pmOct 9 Alliance (Sr. Night) Home 7pmOct 13 *Hoover (Spanish Night) Home 7pm

*League Matches

If I could do anything in

the world, I would...

Polar Bear Pride brought to you FREESince 1995, we have kept you abreast of student life through Polar Bear Pride. In 2004, we added

District Details, a semi-annual magazine to keep you informed of the administrative/ business side of edu-cation. Some of you have asked how we can afford this. Canton Media Works sells advertising to busi-ness owners in Jackson and neighboring communities to pay for ALL of the printing and mailing costs.Not one tax dollar is used to print or mail Polar Bear Pride or District Details.

GIRLS’ GOLFDATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIMEAug 13 Copley Invitational Chippewa 9am

Aug 14 F L Tourney Tannenhauf 8:30am

Aug 15 Jackson NE Inv Legends 9am

Aug 17 Pickerington Inv Turnberry 9am

Aug v18 Midwest Classic Skyland Pines 1:45pm

Aug 21 Boardman Mill Creek 4:15pm

Aug 23 Walsh Invitational Aurora Ctry Club 11am

Aug 28 Hoover The Fairways 4:15pm

Aug 30 Lake Sable Creek 4:15pm

Sept 4 GlenOak Sanctuary 4:15pm

Sept 5 Walsh Jesuit Mud Run TBA

Sept 11 Fitch Tam O’Shanter 4:15pm

Sept 13 Green (scrimmage) Tam O’Shanter TBA

Sept 15 Stark County

Team Championship Edgewater 2pm

Sept 18 Perry Tam O’Shanter 4:15pm

Sept 24 Copley Chippewa 3:30pm

Sept 25 McKinley Tam O’Shanter 4:15pm

Sept 26 Marlington/Canfield Tannenhauf 4pm

Sept 28 F L Tourney Tannenhauf 9am

Oct 2 Sectionals Turkeyfoot TBA

Oct 9 Districts Legends TBA

Oct 19 State Tournament OSU/Grey Course TBA

Oct 20 State Tournament OSU/Grey Course TBA

ATHLETIC TICKET PRICES

Adult General Admission $6Reserve $7Students $3

Jackson applied for and received a PEP grant topurchase specific fitness equipment and to restructurethe physical education program districtwide so thathealth and wellness are an integral part of the in-schoolcurriculum and that the healthy practices become anintegral part of each student’s life outside of school.

Jackson formed a Community Action Focus Groupthat includes school administrators, K-12 physicaleducation teachers, family and consumer scienceteachers, parents, YMCA director, Stark County HealthDepartment, Aultman Hospital vice-president, districtfood director, school nurses, counselors, coaches, andthe grant evaluator. The goal of this group is to promotestudent wellness and fitness from the schools into theentire community.

Jackson students spend far below the daily levels ofphysical activity time recommended by the Center forDisease Control. This is due to the perceived amount oftime needed to provide instruction and remediation forthe accountability measures of No Child Left Behind.Ironically, emerging research documents the positiveconnections between physical activity, good nutrition,physical education and academic performance. So,while 30 minutesper day is theminimum timerecommended,students in ourelementaryschools only have80 minutes ofphysicaleducation classweekly. Theirrecess time islimited to 30minutes afterlunch and anoptional 15minute recess inthe afternoon. Atthe middleschool, studentshave physicaleducation class every other day for 45 minutes; norecesses or lunchtime activity. In addition, forapproximately the past ten years, 500 out of the 900

registered freshmen andsophomore students entering high school have selectedthe option of earning all physical education creditsduring summer school classes offered for two weeks inJune.

Now, at the beginning of each school year, physicaleducation teacherswill individuallymeasure students’current levels offlexibility,coordination, andstrength and thentrack growth andimprovement overtime.

Using grantfunds, theFITNESSGRAMprogram wasselected because itemphasizes health-related physicalfitness instead of theperformance ofsport-related skills.The FITNESSGRAMsoftware will be usedto record individualfitness data.Feedback is given onflexibility, muscularstrength, bodycomposition, andendurance. Studentswill also use the TriFit 700 System several times duringthe year to test heart rate, blood pressure, bodycomposition, weight, and flexibility. This programproduces charts, graphs, and personal assessmentfeedback with recommend-ations to achieve the healthyzone for each of the fitness standards. These individualstudent reports include a nutritional component and theability to customize the strength and cardiovascularprogram.

We will use the Fitness for Life course materials.This is a comprehensive program (student textbook,integrated teacher and student resources) designed to

help teens take respons-ibility for their ownactivity, fitness, andhealth and to preparethem to be physicallyactive and healthythroughout their adultlives. The Fitness forLife course will becomea core class required forgraduation from JacksonLocal.

There will becollaboration betweenthe Physical EducationDepartment and theFamily and Consumer Sciences Department to offerclasses in Lifetime Fitness and Nutrition.

The grant also enables the district to purchase life-fitness circuit machines and cardiovascular equipment.In addition, we are partnering with the Jackson YMCAwhre we will place 14 Lemond Revmaster Spinning Bikeswith 14 Polar monitors that assess distance, cadence,heart rate and resistance. This equipment will be housedat the YMCA but reserved for Jackson K-12 students.Housing the equipment at the YMCA enables students tohave access to other equipment and activities which arenot available in school. We will be able to offer spinningclasses, Pilates, and swimming. Some of the classeswill be instructed by Jackson teachers; some will be co-instructed with YMCA staff.

Finally, with the grant money, the district willpurchase a Traverse Wall climbing unit for eachelementary school and ther middle school, and acombination Traverse Wall and Vertical Top Rope Wall forthe high school. Wall climbing is part of the “New PE.”Cooperation, communication, teamwork, trust, andcardiovascular endurance are just a few of the benefits aclimbing wall can bring to the physical educationcurriculum at all levels.

Funds through the PEP grant also enable JacksonLocal to collaborate with the local YMCA and StarkCounty Health Department on after-school programs andout-of school projects that work with students toemphasize personal wellness such as self-assessment ofdiet, exercise and leisure time activities, stress patterns,and habits affecting their health, safety, and well-being.

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Students learn to salsa in their phys-ical education class. Under the newprogram, activity wil be measurableand goal-oriented.

Athletics has long been recog-nized as the epitome of physicalfitness. Jacson now sees manyavenues for fitness.

The limbo becomes a play-time activity at After Prom.

If I could do anything in

the world, I would...

I’d be the richest and best proskater in the world. I have beenskating for three years now, and italways entertains me.

Evan DeLong, grade 7

I’d be a famous action hero who wassuper-strong and could fly. I’denforce justice in NY City and helpthe community, and I’d get rewardsfrom regular citizens, the mayor andthe president.

John Carpathios, grade 7

The Jackson Local SchoolDistrict is eligible to submit twoapplications to the Ohio Departmentof Education for federal grants tomaintain and improve Fiscal Year2007 special education programsand services in the Jackson Local

Schools: Individuals withDisabilities Education Act (IDEA)(Public Law 105-17) and Educationof the Handicapped Act, PreschoolGrant Program (Public Law 99-457).

Residents within the Jackson

Local School District may inquireand make program and service rec-ommendations regarding the FiscalYear 2007 grant applications.

For information, contactChristine Dieringer, Director ofSpecial Programs at 830-8006.

Jackson seeks federal grants for special education

Buildings areinspected forasbestos

Our district’s Asbestos Management Plan iskept current through general inspection of allbuildings every six months. A major reevalua-tion is done every three years in compliancewith the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Act of1986.

Anyone interested in viewing the plan canmake an appointment with buildings andgrounds supervisor, Michael Schwartz, at theadministration building, 7984 Fulton Drive,330-830-8044. Copies of the plan may also be purchased for 25 cents per page, payable in advance, with a maxi-mum of five work days required for preparation.

As per Jackson Local Board ofEducation policy, our schools makeavailable, upon request, certain direc-tory information which includes stu-dent names, addresses, telephonenumbers, date and place of birth,major field of study, participation inofficially recognized activities andsports, height, weight if student is amember of an athletic team, date ofgraduation and awards received.

It’s your rightParents and adult students may

refuse to allow disclosure of any or allsuch directory information upon writ-ten notice to the building principalwithin 10 days of receipt of thisnotice.

Each high school receiving federalfunding is REQUIRED to turn overstudent information (name, address,phone number) to local militaryrecruiters unless parents opt out inwriting. Visitwww.leavemychildalone.org to removeyour child’s name.

It is also your right to:• inspect and review your student’s

educational records• request amendments if the record

is inaccurate, misleading or oth-erwise in violation of the stu-dent’s rights

• disallow disclosure of personallyidentifiable information contained

in the student’s educationrecords, except in the cases ofdisclosures allowed by law

• file a complaint of district non-compliance with the Departmentof Education

• obtain a copy of the district’s pol-icy and administrative guidelineson student records.

Basic student informationmade publicly available

Some Things You Should Know

Within the intent of the federalstatutes (Rehabilitation Act of1973-section 504 and Individualswith Disabilities Education ActIDEA-public law 105-17), theJackson Local School District con-tinues its effort to locate and identi-fy children with disabilities frombirth through age 21.

Children with disabilities havephysical, emotional, and or mental

impairments that may require spe-cial education.

Public schools provide free andappropriate education regardless ofa child’s disability. However, beforethese children can be served, theymust be found.

Many of these children are notvisible because they may not func-tion in the community’s main-stream, and many are preschoolers.

Parents may not realize that pro-grams and services are availablethrough their school district or fromagencies in their community.

If you are aware of a child whomay need a special education pro-gram or services, contact the princi-pal of the school the child attendsor would likely attend upon reach-ing school age.

Jackson seeks to serve children with disabilities

Part of the high school renovation plan called for theremoval of asbestos-containing floor tile.

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Ohio students continue to improve Overall student performance in Ohio has continued to improve, according toresults recently released by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE).

“Teachers work hard every day to provide a quality education to ourstudents, and these test results provide a snapshot of their efforts,” saidSusan Tave Zelman, state superintendent of public instruction.

Most districts and schools maintained the rating they earned in 2005-06.Eight out of 10 districts are Excellent or Effective, and for the second yearin a row, Ohio has no district in Academic Emergency.

JHS 9th grader, Carly Zalenski, raised $50,000to build a school in Vietnam. She began fundraisingwhen she was in 3rd grade, after being inspired byher grandmother, Judy Lorigan, who delivered schoolsupplies and toys to children who attended school incaves in Vietnam. Mrs. Lorigan returned home withphotos of happy children receiving the supplies,including one photo of a Vietnamese child holdingthe Barbie doll that Carly had donated. That’s whenCarly started her organization, Kids Building Hope,and went on the campaign trail, speaking to 30 Rotary Clubs, privatefoundations, and churches. She also inspired a fundraising karatetournament and a fundraising dinner.

The school, now under construction in the Lam Dong Province ofVietnam, will cost $100,000 to build. Carly received matching fundsfrom the Vietnam Children’s Fund, a group that regularly buildselementary schools In Country as a living memorial to the childrenlost in Vietnam’s many wars.

Carly and her family will attend the dedication of her school overspring break. The school will serve 500 students.

Carly would now like to give each child a backpack, some schoolsupplies and a few toys. Contributions for hre continuing effort can bemade payable to the Rotary Club of Canton and sent to Kids BuildingHope, P.O. Box 36151, Canton, OH 44735.

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9U Jayhawks win tourneyThe 9U Jayhawks outscored their opponets 41-12 Jackson Jayhawk MidSummer Classic Tournament to capture the tournament title. Front fromleft are: Cade Mottice, Jacob Mottice, Zach Mottice, Ryan Mallette.Middle Row: Ben Seaman, Logan Maier, Nick Sima, Matt Hilinski, ColeSkelley, Matt Uhl. Back Row: Coach Jim Seaman, Head Coach Dave Maier,Coach Jeff Skelley, Coach Steve Mottice, Jeff Mallette, Eugene Uhl.

Look what these students have been up to

Western Stark Fastpitch ChampsThe Jackson Rockets 8U girls fastpitch softball team won the champi-onship of the Western Stark County League, finishing with a 16-1 record.Pictured front row from right: Sam Hanzel, Macey Warden, ValerieCaldwell, Emily Pickle, Marissa Gillogly, Savannah Goodnight. Middlerow: Camden Malachowski, Samantha Petit, Kylea Adams, Victoria Addis,Sarah Brown, Lauren Bailey, Kayla Marburger. Back row: Coach DeanBrown, Manager Lou Petit, Coach Rick Addis, Coach Kurt Marburger,Coach Debbie Pickle. Not pictured is Alyssa Barbuto.

Kolberg on OSU

Homecoming Court

Elizabeth Kolberg, 2005Jackson grad, will be amember of the 2007Homecoming Court at TheOhio State University whereshe is a junior, studyingpsychology.

“Being around faculty andadministrators in Jackson, whoalways encouraged andsometimes demandedexcellence, has been one ofthe biggest contributors to myability to succeed at thecollege level. I had someamazing teachers my senioryear who did a wonderful jobpreparing me for what lifeoutside of high school wouldreally be like. I thank themfor that,” Liz said.

Sibs march in OSU BandCharlton Violand is a sousaphone player in

the OSU marching band. When Charltongraduated from JHS in 2003, he had a dream todot the “i” in script Ohio. That dream will cometrue for Charlton on September 8 at the OSU vsAkron U game in Columbus and again at theBuckeye Invitational at the OSU stadium onOctober 6.

Charlton’s sister Julie, (2005 JHS grad) isalso in the OSU marching band as a flugelhornplayer.

The OSU marching band is so difficult to getinto. It’s great that both kids are able to be in it.This says a lot for the band program at Jackson,”said Charlton and Julie’s mother, Karen Violand.

Charlton studies welding engineering, andJulie is pre-med. Charlton and Julie Violand

JHS student builds school in Vietnam

Carly Zalenski