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!
With the outlook for this week, please keep a backup plan in place for possible school delays, early dismissals or cancellations brought on by the possible flooding or winter weather forecasters are cautioning us to monitor. We will have some remote learning packets ready just in case. If we need to use them we will update you with all the details. Let's hope the forecast is a big "miss" this time and we can get through the week on our normal schedule. Stay alert and stay Warrior Strong!
Adena Elementary Newsletter, Issue 23
A reminder that parent-teacher conferences are next Thursday, February 24th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
School is not in session on Monday, February 21st in observance of President's Day.
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Important Transportation Message
Due to driver shortages Adena Schools will have to alter bus schedules on Friday, February 18th, for the afternoon route only.
Students riding bus 2 and living on Shepherd and Simmons Roads will be riding bus 18 and will be about 35 minutes late compared to their normal drop-off.
Students living on Egypt Pike and Bushmill Road will be about 15 to 20 minutes late and will be riding bus 14.
Students living on Clark Lane will be riding bus 17 but should be dropped off at the normal time.
Students at the Frankfort Pizza, High Street and Anderson Avenue stops will be riding bus 11 and dropped off at the regular times.
SVC and Sectional Champs! 🏀
On February 22nd, Mrs. Christina Martin will be recognized by The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) for her great efforts as a teacher at Adena Elementary!
Mrs. Martin will be receiving the Outstanding Elementary Teacher Star Polisher Award.
Mrs. Martin truly loves her students and wants the best for them. This is evident each day. She also does everything she can to help her colleagues when needed and is a positive voice in the building. A great asset to Adena Local Schools!
Great work, Mrs. Christina Martin!
In recognition of Adena High School students and their willingness to cope and cooperate with this year's Covid-19 protocols, and to recognize their outstanding exercise of their Constitutional right to peacefully petition, and present their petition in a polite and pleasant manner, Adena Local Schools will operate in a 2-hour delay on Monday, February 14th. Enjoy your Sunday evening and the memories it will leave with you. Be responsible, and be back to school Monday ready to get back to work. Well done, students!
Adena Elementary Newsletter, Issue 22
In our latest issue of the newsletter, we have announced the dates that our elementary will be visiting the Columbus Zoo! Of course, our students still need to fill up the Big Blue Jug with tickets! This requires great behavior over the next couple months.
Also, a reminder that our kindergarten registration is Thursday, March 31st from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, April 1st from 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Kindergarten students will not have school on Friday, April 1st.
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Have a great day!
Josh Jones
Check out the creativity of our fourth grade! In Mrs. Lusk’s art class, they have made replicas of some of their favorite food choices.
Their artwork looks so real, that you almost want to grab a bite as you walk by.
Great work!
Our high school FCCLA surprised the elementary by making Valentine’s Day boxes to help elementary students that may not have had a box for their class party.
Thank you to Ms. Hampton and our students in FCCLA! It was appreciated.
Students in Mrs. Eiring's 10th period science class have been studying the differences between plant and animal cells. Peytan Lemaster, Janee Johnson, Haylee Davey, Makenna May created a "replica" of an animal cell using a confetti cake as the dna in the cytoplasm. It was decorated with many candies to represent the parts of the animal cell. It was a delicious science activity!!
Congratulations to the Adena Elementary PAX Students of the Month for January! Keep up the great work!
Front Row- (K) Evelyn Hernandez. (1st) Lillian Seckman
Back Row- (5th) Ashlyn Noble (3rd) Madeline James (2nd) Cyrus Sneddon
Our elementary students have been working on their PAX behavior daily, but have one question for Mr. Jones. What is the reward for filling up the Big Blue Jug?
Students will find out tomorrow and parents will get more details in our next newsletter.
However, here is a clue that can calm the anxiety :).
Home to nearly 11,000 animals.
Road conditions have improved! Buses can now travel on Sulphur Lick and Shiloh Roads for this afternoon's drop-off and normal routes/times going forward. Thanks!
Adena Local Schools have been awarded $3,676 from the South Central Power Foundation to purchase a virtual reality system. A complete kit of hardware, licenses, and apps will support middle and high school educational content aligned to our curriculum. It will allow for virtual field trips and exploration into the human body, the oceans, and outer space. Students can experience careers first-hand and perform virtual labs or even car repairs. We appreciate South Central Power's ongoing support of our students.
Adena Schools will be open on regular schedule February 8th. Students on Shiloh and Sulphur Lick Roads please meet at the corner of Smalley Lane and Sulphur Lick at 7:05 a.m. for pickup. Roads have improved greatly but there is still the possibility of refreeze at night from melting. Roadways are narrow so students driving to school please use caution and reduced speeds. You will have to use great care on district roadways and the parking lot. They are still frozen over with the sleet/freezing rain/snow of last week. Parents, please be careful in the drop-off and pickup lines. Thank you!
Adena Super Bowl Spirit Week: https://bit.ly/3BbdgZR