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WHERE WE’VE BEEN:

The month of September has included many family events here at LIS. We began the month with Curriculum Night, an event lead by our teachers. Parents/families get to experience what a typical day in their child’s classroom looks and feels like.

Our reading mentors officially began mentoring the week of September 11th. The students were thrilled to have another caring adult in the building to share stories with. This year we have a total of 21 mentors, 10 of which are new to LIS!

The end of the month brought two very exciting events, Donuts with Dad and the Zoo field trips! Donuts with Dad was a rounding success as over 120 father/special males walked their child to school and enjoyed a donuts and conversation with their child and others. The zoo had lots of excitement as the children got to see a variety of animals they’d read and talked about.

WHAT’S NEXT:

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Volume 9, Issue 10, Posted 3:28 PM, 10.08.2017

CMSD schools to hold open houses

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District welcomes families to attend open houses at their children’s schools in September.

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Volume 9, Issue 9, Posted 4:22 PM, 09.14.2017

We're Back

On Wednesday, August 16th, the doors opened at Lakeshore Intergenerational School (LIS) for the start of our fourth school year! We now serve over 200 students (K-5) in the North Collinwood Community. We could not be more thrilled to welcome our students back into the building.

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Volume 9, Issue 9, Posted 4:22 PM, 09.14.2017

Volunteer at Lakeshore Intergenerational School!

At Lakeshore Intergenerational School, we strive to provide our students with unique opportunities to grow their learning. While our teachers provide a dynamic and interactive learning experience inside the classroom, local volunteers have given our students a chance to extend their learning beyond this familiar setting.

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Volume 9, Issue 7, Posted 11:04 AM, 07.07.2017

Join Lakeshore Intergenerational School for Summer Fun!

The school year may be over at Lakeshore Intergenerational School, but there’s still much fun to be had! The Collinwood area hosts a bevy of events during the summer months and we are excited to serve as supporters and participants for a few of these occasions. Saturday, June 3rd, come find our table at The 200th Street Stroll between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.! We will be handing out goodies, spreading the word about LIS, and supporting local organizations and businesses. Can’t make it to The Stroll? No problem!

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Volume 9, Issue 6, Posted 6:04 PM, 06.13.2017

Collinwood HS Science Project Wins STEAM Award


On Saturday, May 20, 2017 my students at New Tech at Collinwood High School lit up 2 major museums with their greatest hits from "Straight Outta the Milky Way" at CMSD's "Rock Your World with STEAM" Festival!  In January, my 9th grade physical science students wrote lyrics to songs about the universe.  These lyrics were aligned to the Ohio physical science indicators: the history of the universe, galaxy formation and stars.  Once their lyric drafts were written with scientific accuracy, students collaborated with DJ Phatty Banks and Reading RAMM to tweak and perfect their lyrics. They then recorded their songs on top of beats made by Khalil Barrett, a senior at CHS and released their music to the public at our launch party in February at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.  In the New Tech Network, we teach all of our content through project-base3d learning (PBL), but this is the only project that left me with bittersweet feelings in the end (normally, its relief and a little reflection for next year).  Since the launch party, students have revisited the experience in conversations, desires to perform again, and in helping them remember information.  Our scholars have not only remembered the lyrics to their own songs, but to each others' songs as well!  
 
The project was technically over in February according to my grade book, but it wasn't over in the hearts of many students or myself.  As fate would have it, we were asked by Maria Carlson, our principal to represent Collinwood at the STEAM Festival.  We participated as both performers and presenters of our project itself.  A select group was chosen to perform a mash-up of our greatest hits and they voluntarily attended practices after school to prepare.  Their hard work paid off, because in front of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, strangers milly rocked to hip hop songs dropping technical knowledge on the cosmos!  Before the performance, two other students presented our project in the STEAM Showcase at the Great Lakes Science Center.  We were thrilled when we were notified that we won the Best in STEAM School Showcase Award for High School!  
 
I am so proud of my students for all of their hard work and dedication to this project over the semester.  Shy students performed, lower achieving students took ownership of content, insecure students grew confidence and students generally took pride in a job well done.  Initially, I thought I may have overdone it this year because their exit ticket (daily quiz) data was worse than it was when I ran this project last year.  But when it came to their final exam, they performed BEST in the universe benchmark. We saw, we dropped bars, we retained and mastered!

 
You can listen to our music on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/math-in-motion/sets/straight-outta-the-milky-way 
 
Here is a video of their performance at the STEAM festival: https://youtu.be/sR-VTGAsCFI

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Volume 9, Issue 6, Posted 6:04 PM, 06.13.2017

Memorial-Nottingham Library Hosts Brain Break for Students

Earlier this month, Junior Cluster students at Lakeshore Intergenerational School sought opportunities to unwind after working hard on their standardized tests. Teachers guided students on a delightful walk to Memorial-Nottingham Library for an afternoon of fun and relaxation. Together they enjoyed a group lunch and were able to receive their own library cards to check out books. For many, it was the first time receiving a library card. This new responsibility was met with much excitement! Though our school has a wonderful little library of its own, it was a treat to explore the branch’s expansive selection of books. Students could not wait to return to school and begin reading.

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Volume 9, Issue 5, Posted 4:02 PM, 05.07.2017

Hannah Gibbons to Host Author, Art Walk

Award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson will visit Hannah Gibbons STEM School for a free book reading and presentation from 4:30-6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19.

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Volume 9, Issue 4, Posted 5:26 PM, 04.11.2017

Students Explore Their Learning With Local Performers

This past month, students at Lakeshore Intergenerational School were treated to curriculum-enriching performances from local community members. In our continued efforts to expose our students to the arts, we were fortunate for the collaboration of community partners who graciously brought classroom lessons to life.

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Volume 9, Issue 4, Posted 5:26 PM, 04.11.2017

Interested in driving one of these?

Do you know someone 18 years of age or older who is looking for a career that offers him or her independence away from an office environment? There’s a gem right here in Euclid that might help – Cuyahoga Community College’s Truck Driving Academy.

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Volume 9, Issue 4, Posted 5:26 PM, 04.11.2017

Kasich honors Ginn Academy for innovation in education

The unique educational model at Ginn Academy has caught the attention of Ohio Gov. John Kasich.

Kasich last month chose Ginn Academy, believed to be the only all-male public high school in the state, to receive one of seven Governor's School Innovation Awards. He also invited representatives from the school to a ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse.

Ginn Academy was one of only seven Ohio schools, districts and school networks selected for the award. The other winners are Bio-Med Science Academy, Cristo Rey Network High Schools, Dayton Early College Academy, Marietta City Schools, Marysville School District and Toledo School for the Arts.

Kasich held up these schools, districts and school networks as examples for others to look to as models of success.

“I want to do this bottom-up and look at the incredible things that some of these schools are doing and get ourselves in a position where everybody can copy certain pieces of what it is that they do,” Kasich said.

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Volume 9, Issue 3, Posted 3:59 PM, 03.09.2017

Lake Erie Preparatory School - Teacher of the Month - Mrs. Shellene Boze

"I didn’t choose education in the beginning, it was chosen for me.", says Mrs. Boze, the teacher of the month at Lake Erie Preparatory School; a K-8 charter school located in South Collinwood. Mrs. Boze is known for her abililty to effectively manage any classroom with quiet power, high expectations, and strong systems and routines. Mrs.Boze has been teaching for over 15 years and has been at Lake Erie Prep for three years now.  Mrs. Boze has achieved great success in improving student's reading comprehension and writing skills.  Teacher Assistant Jassmyn Hill caught up with Mrs.Boze to learn more about the skill behind the grace.

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Volume 9, Issue 3, Posted 3:59 PM, 03.09.2017

Lakeshore Intergenerational School Is Now Enrolling!

Lakeshore Intergenerational School is excited to begin enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year! We are currently looking to enroll students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Spaces are limited! If you are interested in enrollment for your child – don’t wait!  Please visit  www.LakeshoreSchool.org to submit an application.

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Volume 9, Issue 3, Posted 3:59 PM, 03.09.2017

Millennials Motivate on and off the Court

The mission of Lake Erie Preparatory School, part of the I CAN School network, is to prepare scholars for a college preparatory high school that will ensure success and graduation from a four year college.  To send all scholars to college there must be a strong focus on academic achievement and staff must find creative ways to keep scholars motivated to perserver through challenges with learning. Millenial educators Miles Felton, Elizabeth Harrison, and Ken Amos go above and beyond the call of duty by motivating scholars to achieve both on and off the basketball court. "I use coaching to motivate students to build their leadership and social skills. It is great to see them come together, push each other and involve the rest of the school in their events. I spend extra time outside of practice getting to know them and building a strong bond." says Coach Harrison who has lead the girls basketball team in an undeafeated season. Coach Amos, the head boys basketball team coach who are also undeafeted, started mandatory study tables so that students have a clear understanding of what it means to be a student first and athlete second.  "We hold them to a higher standard and expect nothing, but greatness from them", says Coach Amos.

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Volume 9, Issue 3, Posted 3:59 PM, 03.09.2017

Program to Make Hannah Gibbons, Euclid Park Students Eco-conscious

Students at nine CMSD schools, including Hannah Gibbons and Euclid Park, are going to get an up-close look at their school's carbon footprint with the installation of a tool that tracks the flow of electricity in their building.    The program, called Environmental Dashboard, is being funded by Oberlin College, which received a $49,690 grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Environmental Education.     CMSD is among three urban districts in the state to benefit from the grant, which will cover the costs of rolling out Environmental Dashboard at Mound, Orchard, Hannah Gibbons, George Washington Carver, Buhrer Dual Language, Garfield, Almira and Euclid Park schools and East Tech High School. 

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Volume 9, Issue 2, Posted 6:05 PM, 02.08.2017

Local Students Host Multi-Cultural Event

The holidays are an exciting time for students and families of The Intergenerational Schools. Before dismissing for Winter Break, each campus holds a large open house event called “Celebration of Learning.” This is a time for students to share something special they have learned in their classrooms with friends, family, and community members during a themed event. At Lakeshore Intergenerational School, visitors were transported around the globe during their “It’s A Small Word” showcase. 

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Volume 9, Issue 2, Posted 6:05 PM, 02.08.2017

Oliver H Perry Eagle Eye December

The holidays are always an exciting time for our scholars and staff at Oliver H Perry Elementary and Middle School. This past month we have had the pleasure of welcoming several new partners in educations into our building and hosting many exciting learning experiences and performances for our scholars.

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Volume 9, Issue 2, Posted 6:05 PM, 02.08.2017

Oliver H Perry Eagle Eye December - Kiwanis Club Adopts Oliver H. Perry

The local Kiwanis organization has generously adopted OHP and recently spent time in several classrooms, reading to scholars and talking with educators. We are grateful for the abundance of literature donated by them, to not only our individual scholars but classrooms as well. We also look forward to the addition of the Free Little Library they will be donating!

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Volume 9, Issue 2, Posted 6:05 PM, 02.08.2017

Oliver H Perry Eagle Eye December -Cleveland Playhouse Performs “No Silly Season”

On Tuesday, December 13th, we had the pleasure of hosting the CPH’s, full length performance of “No Silly Season”. Scholars in grades K-4th were delighted by an interactive performance set in “Seasons Elementary” where the students are learning the importance of telling the truth. Performers then spent time in individual classrooms, interacting with scholars and leading them in hands-on learning activities.  

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Volume 9, Issue 2, Posted 6:05 PM, 02.08.2017

Tri-C’s Women in Transition Program Open for Spring Registration at Metro Campus

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will launch a spring session at Metropolitan Campus on Jan. 17.

The free program uses education and training to empower women at a life crossroads. Participants build confidence and self-esteem through classes on personal development, career exploration and financial and computer literacy.

The eight-week course is designed to assist women in transitional periods of their lives, such as a career change or return to the workforce. The non-credit program is free and open to the public.

Classes will be held at Tri-C’s Metro Campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from Jan. 17 to March 9. Metro Campus is at 2900 Community College Ave. in Cleveland.

Registration is required for the program. To learn more or to enroll, call 216-987-4187.

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Volume 9, Issue 1, Posted 12:11 PM, 01.13.2017

School Seeks Enthusiastic Volunteers!

At Lakeshore Intergenerational School, we strive to provide our students with unique opportunities to grow their learning. While our teachers provide a dynamic and interactive learning experience inside the classroom, local volunteers have given our students a chance to extend their learning beyond this familiar setting.

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Volume 8, Issue 12, Posted 6:48 PM, 12.04.2016

Students Bond with Elders at Local Nursing Home

The students in Mrs. Jose’s Junior Cluster class at Lakeshore Intergenerational School have had a tremendous time visiting residents at BraeView Care and Rehabilitation Center. These monthly visits create a setting in which students and elders are able to form meaningful connections and relationships.

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Volume 8, Issue 11, Posted 7:00 PM, 11.07.2016

Reading Mentors Make a Difference

At Lakeshore Intergenerational School, we strive to provide our students with unique opportunities to grow their learning. While our teachers provide a dynamic and interactive learning experience inside the classroom, local volunteers have given our students a chance to extend their learning beyond this familiar setting.

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Volume 8, Issue 10, Posted 7:55 PM, 10.03.2016

Students Visit Local Long-Term Care Facility

After a long summer break, the teachers and staff at Lakeshore Intergenerational School could not be more thrilled to welcome students back to our building. We have many things to look forward to this year, but we are most excited to begin our classroom Intergenerational Visits.

Each one of our classrooms is partnered with a local long-term care facility for the school year. They visit these facilities once a month and participate in activities that are designed to create meaningful interaction with residents, as well as reinforce their classroom learning.

We are fortunate to include the Slovene Home for the Aged in our list of local partners. They have done a tremendous job ensuring that our students and their residents are able to make the most of their time together. They generously offer their space and resources to host two of our Primary Cluster classrooms, one of which belongs to Kristin Miracle.

 

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Volume 8, Issue 9, Posted 5:03 PM, 09.09.2016

CMSD Has Your Back-To-School Information

The school year is at hand, and families are sure to have questions about school hours, transportation and other details.

CMSD has assembled a large volume of back-to-school information and posted it on the District website.

If you still have questions, contact the Back-to-School Hotline at 216-838-3675.

A special call center will handle questions about transportation through Sept. 30.

The transportation hotline will operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with additional hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, Saturday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 20. Call 216-838-4BUS (4287) and follow the prompts.

Most CMSD schools will return from summer break on Monday, Aug. 15.

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Volume 8, Issue 8, Posted 1:19 PM, 08.11.2016

Back to school event Get ready

New Generation, Tara United and Young Leaders Program will be throwing this event for kids and teens of all communities. This will be held Thursday Aug 11,2016 from 5pm-8pm at Euclid Mini  police station . We ask that the community step up and help us take care of our youth . We are in need of people to donate school uniforms and or school supplies to us so we can give them to our kids and teens at this event . If interested please call 216 622-5849 Breauna Sweeney .

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Volume 8, Issue 7, Posted 12:36 PM, 07.10.2016

Lakeshore Intergenerational School Is Looking for Volunteers

Lakeshore Intergenerational School is currently looking for local community members interested in serving as tutors, reading mentors and volunteers for the 2016-2017 school year. These important positions allow our students to enhance and enrich their learning with intergenerational partners who are committed to the education of the youngest members of our community.

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Volume 8, Issue 7, Posted 12:36 PM, 07.10.2016

Robotics team wins world championship

Cleveland is home to a world championship team – in robotics.

A squad of 25 CMSD high school students joined forces with peers from three other cities over the weekend to win the FIRST Robotics World Championship in St. Louis. FIRST stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.”

According to its leaders, the Cleveland team is the first from Ohio to win the world championship since it was started 25 years ago. This year’s competition drew 640 high school teams from the across the United States and a number of other countries, including Israel, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Turkey, Taiwan, China and the Czech Republic.

The CMSD unit is based at Cuyahoga Community College's Youth Technology Academy. Students returned there by bus on Sunday night and celebrated with teachers and their families.

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Volume 8, Issue 6, Posted 10:36 AM, 06.11.2016

Memorial Spring Spectacular

The days are getting longer, the sun is beginning to shine, and at Memorial that means that the art work is blooming!  Memorial’s Spring Spectacular was held on Thursday, April 28th.  There were over 150 pieces of artwork on display.  Students displayed their proficiency with everything from water colors to oils and abstract portraits to winter landscapes. Guests were able to leave positive comments for the students to read as well as a silent auction with all proceeds going towards our art program.  And if that wasn’t amazing enough, our 1st -3rd grade choir performed several songs and did a remarkable job! You can view Memorial students’ artwork online at www.artstonia.com. Type in Cleveland, OH  under the location tab and click on Memorial

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Volume 8, Issue 6, Posted 10:37 AM, 06.11.2016

Geraniums are Back in the Garden!

Once again, the students at Memorial School planted their geraniums in the Collinwood School Fire Memorial Garden.

We’d missed a year last year, but made up for it this year, because we could plant both ends of the Garden. 44 red and white (the school colors) geraniums - plus some serious weeding!

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Volume 8, Issue 6, Posted 10:37 AM, 06.11.2016

Collinwood High School Appreciation Day

With the school year coming to an end, it was only appropriate to show our collective appreciation for the support and cooperation provided by the CHS over the year. Support included help in recovering older trophies which had been “lost” in storage which now grace the Social Room; help to get recognition for a soon-to-be-Centurion, Angela Laurich, who had to leave school in 10th grade to help her family financially during the depression and always regretted not being an “official Railroader”; assisting in  efforts to “save” the iconic murals on the first floor, all 440 feet of them and the support for school tour visitations, especially the larger reunion groups.  All in all, the year was marked by unparalleled school cooperation especially from Principal Mary Miller, Senior Class Adviser Philana Williams, Literacy Coach, Gigi Williams and Gail Greenberg, Media Specialist to name a few.

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Volume 8, Issue 6, Posted 10:36 AM, 06.11.2016

Graduating Class Celebrates at Cedar Point

Collinwood High Schools 2016 graduating class enjoyed their annual right-of-passage senior trip on May 13th. For the high soaring Senior’s, their destination was GradNite at Cedar Point where high school seniors from around the state come together in one big party at the Roller Coaster Capital of the World. High school seniors had a chance to mingle with other schools, widening their perspective and shared their views on the exceptional education program enjoyed here at Collinwood. They arrived by charter bus at noon and stayed until mid-night, enjoying a wonderful day of fellowship, thrilling rides (especially the Valravn), games and afterhours parties.  A great time was had by all!

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Volume 8, Issue 6, Posted 10:36 AM, 06.11.2016

Post Card Happiness

Cleveland’s DM4G students recently completed a Quick Kindness project called “postcard happiness”.  This activity allowed us to send postcards to children who are currently hospitalized at University Hospital Case Medical Center. These children could benefit from a little postal kindness. The wonderful cards were created to uplift their spirits while in the hospital.

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Volume 8, Issue 5, Posted 5:10 PM, 05.05.2016

Schools to Join Mentoring Program

A mentoring program for Cleveland Metropolitan School District eighth-graders will double its reach to 46 schools this fall.

True2U, a collaborative effort involving the Cleveland Foundation, the District, the Greater Cleveland Partnership and the Neighborhood Leadership Institute, guides the students as they prepare for what can be a make-or-break transition to high school, post-secondary education or training and careers.
Collinwood-area chools that will be added include Memorial, Hannah Gibbons, Euclid Park, Iowa-Maple and Kenneth W. Clement Boys' Leadership Academy.  Oliver H. Perry and East Clark already participate.    After the expansion,  the program will be in more than half of CMSD’s K-8 schools. The remaining schools will be added during the 2017-18 academic year.

Each month, mentors from corporations and other segments of the community fan out for three hours to participating schools, helping students to envision their future and work on skills required to make that future a reality. 

Much of the focus is on career and college readiness, said Shana Marbury, general counsel and vice president for the Greater Cleveland Partnership, a metropolitan area chamber of commerce.

“For GCP, that’s one of the biggest attractions of the program,” Marbury said as she and other mentors worked with students last month at the Douglas MacArthur Girls’ Leadership Academy on Valleyside Road. “It’s building a pipeline.”   Mentors have undergone training led by Stedman Graham, a leadership consultant and author, and follow a curriculum based on his book, “Teens Can Make It Happen, Nine Steps to Success.” They help the students assess and develop their decision-making skills, self-image, strengths and values.

At the beginning of the program, Brenda, a student at Douglas MacArthur, completed an assessment that showed she is introverted. The 13-year-old has resolved to challenge herself to be more outgoing

Mentors have helped the children research and choose their high schools. As a “portfolio district,” CMSD permits students to select from an array of options to find the best fit.

Brenda plans to attend Bard High School Early College because she believes that will be the best place to capitalize on her passion for writing. She hopes someday to write fantasy fiction like the Harry Potter series that she calls her obsession.

“My main goal is to be a lawyer,” said Brenda, who leans toward specializing in business and corporate law. “I’d like to be an author on the side.”

Teacher Veronica Wessell welcomes the mentors’ presence and says they fill a void at Douglas MacArthur.

“It provides the students with more resources,” she said. “We don’t have full-time guidance counselors. It’s hard for me as a teacher to go away from the curriculum and teach those things.”

Five mentors from fields like banking and architecture work with teacher David Slutzky’s students at Paul L. Dunbar on West 29th Street. He said the mentoring has prompted the children to consider what they want to do in life and “opens their eyes to things they didn’t know were options.” 

Indya, 14, knew she wanted to be a neurologist but had no idea where to attend high school until exploring her options through True2U. 

She settled on her neighborhood school, Lincoln-West, where a new small school, centered on science and health, will begin sharing the building this summer. The MetroHealth System has signed on as the school’s partner.

“Before they (the mentors) came, I wasn’t sure what to do, where to go,” Indya said. “They helped me step by step."
Rosanne Rosenberger, treasury products manager for KeyBank, was impressed that many Dunbar eighth-graders already had a strong sense of their future direction. But she took delight in helping them get a clearer view.

“I really enjoy the “Aha” moments the kids get,” said Rosenberger, who formerly worked as a special-education aide for the Strongsville schools. 

True2U supplied 180 mentors this year. The program must increase that number to about 400 this year, said Kasey Morgan, a program officer for the Cleveland Foundation.

The Neighborhood Leadership Institute is in charge of recruiting the mentors. For more information, call 216-812-8700. 


 

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Volume 8, Issue 5, Posted 5:10 PM, 05.05.2016

Collinwood is Supplier for Space Program

Some Collinwood High School 10th-graders are supplying gear for crew of the International Space Station. 

Students in teacher Rosalyn Allen’s Fashion and Design make components for totes – officially known as cargo transfer bags – that astronauts can use to carry science experiments, food, clothing and other items.

It’s part of the High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware, or HUNCH, program that the space agency started 13 years ago. 

Some schools actually make hardware, like the storage locker parts machined at the Medina County Career Center, one of three other participating Ohio sites. But Collinwood is a soft- goods supplier.

For now, the Collinwood-made components will become part of bags used in training. If the students stick with Fashion Design II and become more skilled with their product, the totes will end up aboard the space station.

“This is an ongoing project,” said Allen, whose students began working part time on the bags a little less than two months ago. “We don’t anticipate a stopping point.”

The students cut strips for fasteners and plastic for pockets that they stitch onto the bag’s nylon sides. They also attach D-shaped metal rings and sew in lining.
The 22 students feel a sense of purpose as they go about their work. 

“We are only in the 10th grade, and we are making something that could go into outer space,” said Chardajah Martin, an aspiring pediatrician who took the class for fun.

Bashonne Hemingway, a point guard on Collinwood’s basketball team, yearns to play professionally or at least stay close to sports as a physical therapist. In the meantime, he takes pride in sewing for the space program.

“It counts as an accomplishment,” he said. “I made a bag for someone who’s doing something a lot of people don’t get a chance to do.”

Collinwood is one of CMSD’s four New Tech Academies, part of a national project-based network that engages students with hands-on work. CMSD is a "portfolio district," offering students a variety of school options so they can choose the one that best fits their needs.

The tote project blends math, social studies and history. Students measure and cut material, but they also learn about a space station program that dates back 16 years and 46 expeditions and brings nations together in international cooperation. 

NASA’s Cleveland-based Glenn Research Center began participating in HUNCH two years ago and recruited Collinwood to the cause. 

Glenn provided Collinwood with two industrial sewing machines and material and trained students to make components that meet the agency’s standards. 

The students learn about quality control, said Nancy Hall, an aerospace engineer and manager of the HUNCH project at Glenn. They also gain what could be an edge in the job market.

“This is great to put on a resume,” Hall said. “This is something that benefits the space program and the astronauts.”

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Volume 8, Issue 5, Posted 5:10 PM, 05.05.2016

Schools Plan to Serve Summer Meals

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District wants to help keep Cleveland children fed during the summer by serving them breakfast, lunch and possibly supper for free.

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Volume 8, Issue 5, Posted 5:10 PM, 05.05.2016

Enroll Now for Kindergarten

CMSD encourages parents whose children will attend kindergarten in the fall to enroll them as soon as possible.

The District offers free full-day kindergarten with early literacy and math instruction and computer technology, all supervised by highly qualified teachers. Students also can receive free hearing screenings, free vision exams and glasses and, at select schools, free dental services. 

Children may be enrolled at any neighborhood school. Enrolling now would allow schools to plan for the number of students it expects and allow parents and children to prepare for the experience of kindergarten.

Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 3 to attend kindergarten this year. Children who will turn 4 years old on or before Sept. 30 may be eligible for a free pre-kindergarten program.

Parents must bring to registration the child’s birth certificate, a complete and up-to-date immunization record, proof of address and, if applicable, guardianship documents.

Parents whose children primarily speak languages other than English or who are 3 or older and have special needs should call one of these numbers for assessment and registration. 

Multilingual Multicultural Education Center -- 216-404-5159
Special Education -- 216-838--7733
Early Entrance -- 216-838-0131
Early Childhood – 216-838-0110

Enrollment information may be found at http://clevelandmetroschools.org/Page/395. For further information, contact the Office of Student Enrollment at 216-838-3675.

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Volume 8, Issue 5, Posted 5:10 PM, 05.05.2016

Senior Picture Day At CHS

The 2016 graduation class of Collinwood High School elected to have the Collinwood Train, the Legendary 999, for their senior class picture theme. In the almost 70 year history of the 999, it was the very first senior class to have such a distinctive honor.

On Friday, April 22nd, the 999 rolled out of its storage location at the old Clevite Bronze building on St. Clair Avenue looking the best it has in years. The TLC provided by the 999 crew headed by Gary Budzar, Class of 64, paid off handsomely. At 11:00, circling the school, it announced its arrival with repeated horn and whistle blasts. Within a few short minutes, the total senior class along with teachers assembled outside the John D. Opie auditorium, completely swamping the 999!

Judging by the smiles, enthusiasm and exiting comments, this was a very special outing for both the senior class and the 999. According to Gail Greenberg, Media Specialist, “The 999 photo was a HUGE success!  Thanks for Alumni Associations efforts in making it possible”.  Good Luck Seniors!!!

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Volume 8, Issue 5, Posted 5:10 PM, 05.05.2016