Adena Local Schools

PAX is the PBIS Tier I behavior intervention program that our elementary uses daily. PAX teaches students to learn self-management skills that promote a peaceful and productive learning environment. PAX stands for Peace, Productivity, Health and Happiness. In this picture, you see a group of students celebrating the fact that one of their classmates met her goal. In this picture you see happiness, positive mental health, peace, and the celebration over one’s productivity. A lot of student’s trying to be PAX leaders. A good sight to see.

Adena Elementary Newsletter, Issue 27 Our new playground equipment is coming! Installation begins Monday, March 21st. The first link is a short video of what our new playground will look like by Friday, March 25th. The second link is the newsletter. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JYKJxvtVYsnkgMh5SMhPepl6L8UY1owZ/view?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/13DEe2fLByu7kWOkyxOTuLW68A5B99td0xGCvCnAMW1A/edit?usp=sharing Josh Jones Elementary Principal Adena Local Schools

Adena Warrior Softball Parking Update: All spectators attending an Adena Warrior softball game need to please park in the paved staff parking lot behind the school. The concrete parking lot next to the softball concession stand is a handicap parking area only. The grassy area next to the softball field is not to be used for parking. The private drive next to the softball field is also not to be used by anyone, except for the owners of the drive. Thank you for your cooperation. Go Warriors!

This is a reminder that our March Break begins tomorrow. Adena Local Schools will not be in session from Friday, March 18 thru Monday, March 21. Classes resume on Tuesday, March 22. Today marks the end of the third nine weeks. The third nine weeks grade cards will be released on Friday, March 25th. We hope all of our Warriors enjoy a long weekend and come back ready for the fourth nine weeks! Josh Jones Elementary Principal Adena Local Schools

To: Parents of students riding bus #7 Bus Time Change Notice Starting: Wednesday March 16, 2022 Due to the bus driver shortage, we have to move the pick up time back five minutes for your students. Sorry for the inconvenience. This will start Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Thank you, Joan Muntz (Transportation)

PI Day in the cafeteria means -Chicken Pot Pie and assorted Pie for our students!! Our cafeteria Ladies came in early to get over 600 pies made this morning- a BIG Shout Out to the BEST Cafeteria Ladies!!

Congrats to our Adena Elementary February PAX Students of the Month! L-R: Mallory Lingo (K), Danielle Delong (K), Miles Couturier (1st), Ava Cormany (2nd), Sylas Wilburn (5th) Not pictured: Kale Smith (3rd), Haley Snyder (4th) Keep up the great work!

Attached is Adena Elementary Newsletter, Issue 26 The end of the third nine weeks is next Thursday, March 17th. Grade cards will go home on Friday, March 25th. There is no school on Friday, March 18th and Monday, March 21st. Have a great weekend! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rrUxKSiiF8V2w6Pb1VkqFpz2Majmq0n0UFv7oSL7oa0/edit?usp=sharing Josh Jones Elementary Principal Adena Local Schools

PBIS has reduced disciplinary issues by over 50% since the start of the school year for our elementary. Comparing August thru October to January thru March. PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports. Our students have enjoyed collecting tickets for good behavior and checking out the incentive charts in each of their classrooms to see how many more tickets they need before they receive the next reward. A Columbus Zoo trip awaits if they fill up the Big Blue Jug with tickets. The students are getting close to meeting that goal!

Please see the following document for an important transportation announcement from Adena Schools: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B9ulQho0QhGp4k7bNh1BN3fBHC6mUQgbvIKJ3Byfbbg/edit?usp=sharing

Ohio University-Chillicothe is holding a CC+ Informational meeting on Thursday, March 10th at 6pm in Bennett Hall. This will be the last chance to attend the required CC+ meeting needed to be eligible to participate in the CC+ program for the 22-23 school year. If you attended the meeting held at Adena on February 24th , you DO NOT need to attend this meeting at OUC.

Adena Elementary Newsletter, Issue 25. This newsletter contains a PTO Adena Warrior sock order form and some important upcoming dates. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tmM4YWfUfCPB5TvG1oCZNxVL-NkPYWYcU70GbTn58k0/edit?usp=sharing Josh Jones Elementary Principal Adena Local Schools

Senior Class of 2022 signature shirts are being ordered for a class fundraiser. Cost is $25 per shirt. Please email Mrs. Lewis with student full name and shirt size. Deadline is 11:59 pm on March 11th with no exceptions!! Melinda.lewis@adenalocalschools.com

Mardi Gras and Dr. Suess this week! Shrimp Po Boys and "Poodle Noodles" One of our Cafeteria Crew Covered ALL the bases with her outfit!!

Attached is Adena Elementary Newsletter, Issue 24. It contains the flier to Seuss Week 2022! There is a theme for each day next week to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday. I also want to remind you that our next round of parent/teacher conferences are this Thursday, March 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you need to schedule a conference, please contact your child's teacher. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jb_FU5xZIWJ9EjlccqdEdDB3kzckh9H_qMGniZapEqg/edit?usp=sharing Josh Jones Elementary Principal Adena Local Schools

Adena Junior High Baseball will hold practice next Monday (2/28) and Wednesday (3/2) from 7-8:30 in the rubber gym. If you have already signed up in the office or missed the sign up you can still show up to the practice if you are interested in playing. If you have questions please contact, Varsity Baseball Coach Thomas by email: paul.thomas@adenalocalschools.com

Important Safety Message- Adena Schools The building will operate on heightened alert on 2-24-22 due to an incident that occurred on Climer Lane last evening. The suspect fled on foot and has not been seen since the incident occurred. I have consulted with Sheriff Lavender and I have been assured it is fine to proceed with school. Sheriff Lavender has posted a deputy on our campus and will be here to provide extra support to ensure the safety and security of the building.

Mrs. Christina Martin was honored by the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) today at their conference to recognize outstanding elementary teachers in our region. The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools serves 110 school districts over 32 counties in the region of Ohio known as Appalachia. Mrs. Martin received a Outstanding Elementary Teacher Star Polisher Award and a book written by Dr. Jim Mahoney, who spoke at the conference. The book is titled, “To Lead Is to Teach”.

Reminder: College Credit Plus Mandatory Informational Meeting Students in grades 7-12 who test college ready on a college placement test are eligible to participate in Ohio’s College Credit Plus program. In order for students to participate in CC+ at any time next year (2022-2023 school year) their parent or guardian must attend an informational meeting. This meeting will be held on February 24th, at 6pm during our school’s parent /teacher conference night.

Congratulations to Austyn McWhorter took 6th place at the district tournament to qualify for OAC STATE March 19th at the Covelli Center. Austyn, good luck at State!