This important meeting of the community is being held to review procedures, policies and security measures that are available in our schools and district. It is an opportunity for you to learn what we currently have in place and offer your thoughts and ideas about improving security. The meeting will be Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 PM. This topic becomes more relevant as tragedies continue to be reported nationwide. We can never over-emphasize the importance of keeping our buildings secure.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Parents of incoming Kindergarten students are highly encouraged to attend our information program “Sail into Kindergarten” on Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 PM. Children who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2014 are eligible to attend Kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year. Parents may register on-line by logging on the district website at www.vermilionschools.org. Under the “Parents” tab, scroll to “New Student Registration” and follow the directions for the online pre-registration process. Parents should complete the online pre-registration prior to the evening program. Staff will be on hand at "Sail into Kindergarten" to assist those who need help with the pre-registration process.
BLIZZARD BAG ASSIGNMENTS DUE APRIL 21
The “Blizzard Bag” assignments that were distributed to students prior to spring break must be completed and turned in to teachers by April 21. Teachers and principals are available to assist students who may be struggling to complete the work on time. We have found that parents and students have been very cooperative and understanding as we work to comply with state mandates.
SAILORWAY STUDENTS EXCEL AT NATIONAL HISTORY DAY REGIONAL COMPETITION
On March 29, ninety-eight SMS students participated in the Regional National History Day competition at Terra Community College in Fremont. The Sailorway team continued its history of strong performances with 33 students qualifying to advance their projects to State competition at Ohio State University in May. Students will continue to improve their projects prior to the State competition, where they will compete for a spot in National competition. Please join me in congratulating these Regional winners:
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- Grace Keller, Elizabeth Albrethsen, Macy Urig, and Maddie Colahan- The Battle of Blair Mountain
- Luke Pena and Mark Morris- The First Amendment: How it Changes America
- Erin Salmons, Ryan Bodeker, Brandon Weitzel, and Emerson Rutledge- WASP: Flying For Liberty
- John Flynn- My Lai Massacre: The Wrong Way to Kill
- Sam Herron, Seth Hurd, Reese Miller- The Underground Railroad
- David Dotson and Sam McCurdy- The Red Tailed Seraphs of the Sky
- Shelby Horvath, McKenna Kidd, and Kate Shockley- Jackie Robinson
- Dale Saunders- George Washington Carver: More than a Peanut Man
- Julia Radden and Kayli Martin- Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
- Hannah Newsome, Julia Kopacs, and Shane Troyano- Break Out Your Torches, There’s a Witch in Town
- Kara Shockley, Abby Stipe and Macy Boger- Trail of Tears: Rights Betrayed
- Racquel Friend, Tiffany Bartlome, and Martina Dudukovich- Finally Free: Ending Segregation with Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement
- Hillarie Habermehl and Danielle Dobinson- A Wicked Time to be a Witch
PAPERLESS REPORT CARDS
Our schools will begin offering online report cards to families following the end of the 3rd quarter of this school year. Parents will have the ability to access report cards through the parent portal in Power School. Third quarter report cards should be accessible by the week of April 14. As this is a pilot program, we will continue to print report cards for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year. Our goal will be to move to a paperless system by next year. Parents who have not registered for a parent portal account should do so as soon as possible so that you can gain access to your child’s grades. Should you have trouble signing up or accessing the parent portal, please contact the school office for assistance.
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