|  | | | EVERY STUDENT WILL HAVE MORE ART IN SCHOOL NEXT YEARThank you to all who attended the Lorain High theatrical production of Annie last Friday and Saturday. Even with 80 degree weather and sunshine, our students were the real stand-outs of the weekend. My wife and I were beyond impressed by the talent, maturity and camaraderie on display on stage, in the orchestra, and in the audience of our state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center. It was a great opportunity to feel #LorainProud. |
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| | Kudos to these amazing students and all who supported them to ensure their performance was such a success. Moments such as this are just one of the reasons why we are expanding our fine arts programming at every school —and for every student — this fall. |
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| | | Research has overwhelmingly shown time and again that when students participate in the arts they perform better in nearly all other areas of school — including Reading, Math and Language — all while reducing the number of students who drop out of high school, and increasing daily student attendance. Perhaps the most compelling reason to expand the arts, however, is that our students and families want these opportunities in our schools. After listening to and learning from our students and their families last December, our team has been busy developing the programming that they asked for, with a slew of new programs coming to our schools this fall. Exactly what will this look like? ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | Grades K-5 | Beginning this fall our youngest learners will benefit from a rotation of 5 itinerant classes, to include: MUSIC | Students will be engaged in choir, instruments and theater experiences. Instruments will emphasize: Percussion Grades K-2; Recorders Grade 3; Ukuleles Grade 4; Piano/Keyboard Grade 5 ART | At the request of our students, students will be engaged in more painting and ceramics during art class DANCE | Students will have a comprehensive dance experience that builds year-over-year, emphasizing ballroom, hip-hop, tap and dances of the world PROJECT LEAD THE WAY | Our students will engage in hands-on activities in computer science, engineering and biomedical science, helping them to become creative, collaborate problem solvers ready to take on any challenge PHYSICAL EDUCATION | Gym classes will continue to be offered
MIDDLE SCHOOLS | Grades 6-8 | Beginning this fall all middle schoolers will be able to take 2 music, art and dance classes, with the following updates: MUSIC | All students will be exposed to band and choir, with theater integrated into their lessons ART | At the request of our students, students will be engaged in more painting and ceramics during art class DANCE | Students will have a comprehensive dance experience that builds year-over-year, emphasizing ballroom, hip-hop, tap and dances of the world All students will also have the opportunity to take exploratory courses in SPANISH, HEALTH, PROJECT LEAD THE WAY and FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA
HIGH SCHOOL | Grade 9-12 | In addition to current course offerings, students will have access to additional arts pathways, such as: DIGITAL ART | Preparing students for careers in graphic design, communications and similar pathways DIGITAL AUDIO PRODUCTION | Students will gain experience using recording technology to produce music and audio used on websites, television shows, movies and videogames DANCE | Students will have a comprehensive dance experience that builds year-over-year, emphasizing ballroom, hip-hop, tap and dances of the world
As you can imagine, we’re pretty excited about all of the new opportunities we’ll have your students when they return in the fall — we hope your kids are too. Until then, please take a moment this week to celebrate the arts with our students. The Lorain City Schools All-City Art Show is 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday, April 28, in the Transportation Building at Black River Landing. All artwork will be for sale, with proceeds going directly to the student artists. We hope you’ll join us. Thanks, Jeff | |  | If you joined us for our summer and winter events, then you know what to expect by now: FREE food, activities and giveaways galore! We’ll have games both inside and out (weather permitting), including…zip lining! You won’t want to miss it! | | TEACHER SANDRA PELOQUIN HONORED: “BE A HERO IN THE EYES OF A CHILD” |
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| | The veteran teacher with nearly 30 years under her belt has dedicated her career to helping students learning English as a second language feel welcome in Lorain City Schools and, most importantly, actively participate in their education. Today, Peloquin was one of 20 unsung heroes to honored at the “Be a Hero in the Eyes of a Child” Luncheon on at the Lorain County Community College Spitzer Conference Center. |
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| | CELEBRATING EARLY COLLEGE GRADUATES |
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| | 2022 marks the first year in which we celebrate the first cohort of graduating seniors from the Early College Program @ Lorain High School. We have almost 100 Seniors who have earned at least some college credit while in high school. There are approximately 40 students who will be graduating with their Associate's Degree from the Early College @ Lorain High. 14 of those students will be graduating with an Associates Degree |
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| | | TEACHER AFTAN CUNNINGHAM SAVES STUDENT’S LIFE WITH HEIMLICH MANUEVER |
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| | Speaking of heroes… Last Tuesday Aftan Cunningham (pictured at left with her child), 5th grade teacher at Stevan Dohanos, performed the Heimlich on a student who was choking on a mint. That swift action saved the student’s life. Stay tuned for more information, as we’ll be honoring Cunningham in an upcoming board meeting. |
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| |  | The 2022/2023 school year may feel far, far away, but we are already preparing for our newest batch of Tiny Titans to enter our Preschool and Kindergarten classrooms as they begin their learning journey in our schools. Registering early ensures our teachers know your child’s needs so that they can begin preparing appropriate programming and supports; Registration lines in the fall tend to be quite long — coming in earlier helps to you skip the lines and ensure your experience is as smooth and enjoyable as possible; and New student registrations will receive a FREE WELCOME GIFT, including a new backpack, books, and Titan gear — on a first come, first served basis.
| | | | APRIL 18 - MAY 6 | Math, Science and Social Studies State Tests | Grades 3 - 12 MAY 9 - 27 | iReady Spring Diagnostics | Grades K - 8 MONDAY, APRIL 25 | Board of Education Meeting | Lorain High School Media Center & TV20 | 5:00 PM MONDAY, APRIL 25 | Professional Development Day | Asynchronous Day for Students TUESDAY, APRIL 26 | SUTQ PreK Teacher Workday | No School for Preschoolers THURSDAY, APRIL 28 | All-City Art Show | Black River Landing Transportation Building | 6:00 - 8:00 PM THURSDAY, APRIL 28 | Second Harvest Food Bank Drive Thru Mobile Pantry | Lorain High School | 4:30 - 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 | Open Door Session with Dr. Graham | Lorain Schools Administration Center | 3:00 - 5:00 PM THURSDAY, MAY 5 | Second Harvest Food Bank Mobile Drive Thru | Longfellow Middle School | 4:30 - 6:00 PM SATURDAY, MAY 7 | LORAIN HIGH PROM | Lorain Shipyards | 6:00 - 11:00 PM MONDAY, MAY 9 | Board of Education Meeting | Lorain High School Media Center & TV20 | 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 | Titan FAM Spring Fling Event | Lorain High School | 5:30 - 8:00 PM THURSDAY, MAY 12 | Second Harvest Food Bank Mobile Drive Thru | Oakwood Park | 2:00 - 4:00 PM FRIDAY, MAY 13 | Special Olympics | Ely Stadium | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM SATURDAY, MAY 14 | Lorain Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | German’s Villa | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 | Open Door Session with Dr. Graham | Lorain Schools Administration Center | 3:00 - 5:00 PM THURSDAY, MAY 19 | Second Harvest Food Bank Drive Thru Mobile Pantry | Lorain High School | 4:30 - 6:00 PM MONDAY, MAY 23 | Board of Education Meeting | Lorain High School Media Center & TV20 | 5:00 PM TUESDAY, MAY 24 | Lorain High School Graduation | George Daniel Stadium | 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 | Lorain High School Graduation | RAIN DATE IF NEEDED THURSDAY, MAY 26 | End of 4th Grading Period | Last Day for Students
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