Help us in collecting food donations for the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank.
Donations will be collected April 3rd-26th. Please drop off any non-perishable food items to East Canton Schools, Door #1
If you have any questions please contact Todd Boggs at (330) 488-1609.
Track and Baseball for today have been cancelled.
Revised Baseball and Softball Schedules have been uploaded to the Athletics web page. Please remember that these schedules are always subject to change.
Attached is the calendar for the 2018-2019 school year.
Keep in contact and receive notifications and updates on the go through the Remind app for parents. Mr. Boggs will use this to send periodic communications and messages as needed.
Simply download the app for iPhone or Android, or sign up online at https://www.remind.com/.
The code to join is: g7c2da
We hope you join us!
Academic Goal: By October 2021, 100% of our students will demonstrate a minimum of one year's growth and 80% of our student body will reach proficiency or above in all subject areas using MAP, SLO, state and local assessments.
Climate/Conditions Goal: By October 2021, 100% of Osnaburg Local School District staff, in partnership with students, families, and community organizations will cultivate a safe, supportive, and inclusive school climate that nurtures the development of the whole child as measured by district collected non-academic indicators.
Little Hornets Preschool has been awarded the 5-Star quality rating for the past two years. Step Up To Quality is a five-star quality rating and improvement system that recognizes and promotes learning and development programs that meet quality program standards that exceed regulations. Program standards are based on national research identifying standards which lead to improved outcomes for children.
STEM education is active and focuses on a student-centered learning environment. Students engage in questioning, problem solving, collaboration, and hands-on activities while they address real life issues. The elementary has also implemented STEM sections in the 4th and 5th grade levels.
East Canton Elementary utilizes personalized education and building wide intervention.
ECMS was a 2016 and 2017 Momentum Award recipient, this award recognizes schools that have received A's for every value-added portion on the Ohio School Report Card. Value-added is used to measure the amount of growth students experience within a school year and this award indicates ECMS students are receiving a year or more of growth per school year. The report card for 2016-2017 showed that students made greater than expected progress in mathematics and reading.
According to the 2016 My College Options Annual Report, which surveys more than 700,000 students nationwide, about 52 percent of East Canton High School students plan to pursue a STEM-based career versus 28.2 percent nationally. The report also found that 95 percent of East Canton students planned to attend a four-year higher education institution following their high school graduation.
Osnaburg Local Schools has implemented STEM education at all building levels. STEM focuses on subject-specific learning, along with helping to foster inquiring minds, logical reasoning, and collaborative skills.
What is Remind?
Remind is a tool that has been developed for teachers/administrators to aid in the process of communicating with students, parents, and colleagues. Through Remind, teachers and administrators can quickly send real-time text messages to everyone in the group. The service is an opt-in service which means that participants have to sign up if they want to be contacted through the service.
There are 2 ways to sign up for REMIND:
1. Go to the following web address and then follow the instructions: https://www.remind.com/join/g7c2da. Using your cell phone number is encouraged so messages can be sent and received as quickly as possible.
2. Text "@g72da" to the number 81010
On Friday, May 11th East Canton Middle School students will be out in the East Canton Community assisting in clean up, yard work, and other small projects you may have around your home. Please contact us if you, a family member, or a neighbor may need help with spring clean-up projects.
Contact:
Greg Dente, Email: Gregory.dente@osnaburglocal.org Phone: 330-488-0334
Lindsay.crawford@osnaburglocal.org.
You are invited….
To join our Little Hornets Preschool for the 2018-2019 school year!
Who = Any child who is at least three (3) years old. In order to meet the Early Childhood Education
Grant requirements, preference will be given to children who will be four years old as of
October 1, 2018 (and not yet five years old by August 1st) as well as low-income families.
When = Registration will be on Tuesday, April 10th at 7:00p.m. in the East Canton School Auditorium
Screening will be by appointment on Wednesday, May 2nd in the East Canton M.S. Gymnasium
What do you need = Bring the following documents to Registration:
*Birth Certificate
*Social Security Card
*Updated Immunization Record
*Proof of Residence (such as a current utility bill)
however, you do not need to live in the district in order to be eligible for preschool
*Divorce or Custody Papers (if applicable)
*Most recent Paystubs or tax return for income verification
(fees on a sliding scale)
Where = The Little Hornets Preschool is located inside East Canton Elementary.
Preschool is five days a week following the Osnaburg Local School Calendar.
Children may attend either the AM session between 8:15am & 11:00am OR
the PM session between 11:45am & 2:30pm.
Why Little Hornets Preschool =
*Our Preschool received the top rating of 5 stars by the State of Ohio’s SUTQ program due to our quality educational practices and the opportunities offered to our students and their families.
*Our Preschool is located inside East Canton Elementary which allows our students and staff to have access to quality facilities such as our amazing Elementary playground area.
*At Little Hornets Preschool, we meet each child where they are and provide a caring environment filled with lots of play and fun activities as we learn together!
Early childhood education is vital to the development and well-being of young children. Research has shown that children who participate in a quality early childhood education are:
The reason the above outcomes are true is because early childhood education is focused on social and emotional development, physical well-being and motor development, language and literacy, cognition and general knowledge, and the approaches toward learning. Children are exposed to and practice these skills daily which help to them to become engaged, life-long learners.
Call Mrs. Rebecca Carter at 330-488-0392 ext. 156 for more information
It is time...
To embark on one of your greatest adventures…
Becoming a member of the East Canton Class of 2031!
Join Us for KINDERGARTEN Registration & Screening!!
Who = Any child who will be five years old as of August 1, 2018.
When = *Registration will be held on Tuesday, April 17th and Thursday, April 19th at 7:00p.m.
Parents with last names beginning with A to L are to come on 4/17/17
Parents with last names beginning with M to Z are to come on 4/19/17
If it is necessary to change days because of a scheduling conflict, please come on the opposite day.
The children are not required to come to registration.
Please call the Elementary office at 330-488-0392 to RSVP for Registration
*Screening will be by appointment on Thursday, May 3rd
What do you need = Bring the following documents to Registration:
*Birth Certificate
*Social Security Card
*Updated Immunization Record
*Proof of Residence (such as a current utility bill)
*Divorce or Custody Papers (if applicable)
Where = Registration will take place in the East Canton High School Auditorium/Cafeteria
Screening will be located in the East Canton Middle School Gymnasium
Call Mrs. Jan Edwards at 330-488-0392 for more information & to RSVP for registration
SURVEY FACT SHEET
Q. Why is the Northeast Ohio Youth Health Survey being done?
A. Suicide is an important issue facing communities across the country. In the past 10 years, rates of young people visiting the emergency department for suicide concerns have risen more than 50% across the country. To better understand how to prevent suicide in our community, the Stark County Health Department, Ohio Department of Health and representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created the Northeast Ohio Youth Health Survey to learn about mental health among Northeast Ohio’s youth. Survey results will guide suicide prevention initiatives and programs to improve mental health among youth in Stark County and surrounding counties.
Q. Are sensitive questions asked?
A. Yes. Some questions might be considered sensitive. The only way to determine if adolescents are experiencing mental health challenges is to ask questions about these behaviors. Past life experiences, alcohol and other drug use also might be considered sensitive topics. Questions are presented in a straightforward and sensitive manner in recognition of these topics.
Q. Will student names be used or linked to the surveys?
A. No. The survey has been designed to protect your child’s privacy. Specially trained staff and teachers will administer the survey in each school. Students do not put their name on the survey. Teachers and school administrators do not have access to survey data. Survey responses will only be reviewed by public health professionals.
Q. How was my child selected to be in the survey?
A. All students at schools affiliated with the Stark County Educational Service Center in grades 7-12 are being asked to participate in the survey.
Q. How long does it take to fill out the survey? Does the survey include a physical test?
A. One class period is needed to fill out the survey. The survey does not include a physical test or exam.
Q. Can I see the questions my child will be asked?
A. Yes, a copy of the survey is available at your child’s school office.
Q. What resources will be available for students after taking the survey?
A. Mental health counselors will be available at the school on the day of the survey. All students participating in the survey will be given a list of mental health resources.
Ms. Kandel and Mrs. Walker had the opportunity to share an exciting app they used while reading Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. Western Reserve Public Media came to interview and videotape the 3rd grade Language Arts class and teachers. The students researched a non-fiction element of the story, either an animal or plant. They then were able to use Book Creator to make two pages explaining their topic. Each student page was added to create a class book.
You can check out their books by clicking on the links below:
SURVEY DESCRIPTION
East Canton Schools recognizes the need to model continuous improvement and we value the guidance and support from all stakeholders-students, staff, parents and community, as to how we can “get better” as a district.
Research that is the basis for the improvement process can be found at:
Ohio Improvement Process (OIP) Guide, www.ohioleadership.org
Please provide us with constructive feedback by completing the appropriate survey listed below and if you have any questions, please feel free to call Todd Boggs at 330.488.1609.
Thank you,
EC Plan Team
Go Hornets!
Go Wizards!
PTO and EL Staff
Osnaburg Local Schools is enrolled in SaferSchools Ohio a statewide tip line that is monitored 24 hours a day by trained professionals with the ability to contact law enforcement and school administrators should the need arise. The contact number is 844-SAFER-OH, (844-723-3764). This can be done anonymously by call or text, 24-hours a day. Please encourage your students to "Say Something if you See Something."
The Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Public Safety's SaferOH tip line accepts both calls and texts 24 hours a day.
A Message from the Stark County Sheriff George T. Maier
Zero Tolerance Policy for Social Media Threats
Canton, Ohio – The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is making it known to the community that there is a zero tolerance policy for individuals who issue or repost threatening messages using social media.
The Stark County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to investigating any individual who utilizes social media in a way to create fear or alarm to others. We will hold them accountable.
“We have zero tolerance for this kind of behavior,” explained Sheriff Maier. “We will be swift and sure with our investigations. There will be no leniency for individuals who indicate they may cause harm to another person.”
We take these threats very seriously and individuals who make the threats or share them can and will face criminal charges.
Those who come across these messages are encouraged to notify law enforcement and/or school administrators and not to continue to share the message through social media.
