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November 23, 2016
Welcome
Welcome to
FRONTRUNNER, Groveport Madison Schools' monthly community
e-Newsletter. Our goal is to provide parents and community members with news, accomplishments and updates associated with our students, schools, staff and school district.
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A Happy Thanksgiving to All
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Each week I visit our schools to see what's occurring in the classrooms. I always try to talk with staff and students to see how they're doing and to determine what else we can do as the administration to ensure our teachers and principals are getting the support they need to be successful teachers - and what can be done to ensure our students are successful learners.
I have been very impressed by the work being done this year. Thanks to your investment as taxpayers, we have been able to invest in new curriculum, more resources and support for students, and additional professional development training for teachers. This year, we were also able to offer after-school tutoring to students who are behind or need extra support beyond the regular school day. The after-school tutoring program was much needed, but it couldn't have happened without your support.
The education of our children is the most important investment we can make - not only for their future but for our own, as well. With many of our students staying in the Groveport Madison area after graduation, that investment remains right here - positively impacting our community for generations to come.
All of us at Groveport Madison Schools wish you the very best for the upcoming holidays - and most especially, we thank you for investing in our schools and our children.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Bruce Hoover,
Superintendent
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Commissioners Recognize GMHS Students for Their Academic, Artistic Talents
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Sloan Strauss (left) and
Kelsey Souders (right)
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GMHS students Sloane Strauss and Kelsey Souders were recently recognized by the Franklin County Commissioners for exemplifying excellence in academic disciplines and/or visual and performing arts. Thirty-three students from around Franklin County were invited to a special reception earlier this month in honor of their scholastic and artistic achievements. The girls, who are standouts in the GMHS art program, joined other artists, dancers, musicians, photographers and writers from area high schools.
The Franklin County High School Artists and Scholars recognition program is designed to encourage students in Franklin County to strive for excellence in all areas of their school work, recognize that students learn lessons of discipline, dedication, and perseverance through their commitment to excellence in academic and creative endeavors, and serve as a means to celebrate the efforts of schools and districts to support academic and artistic excellence in their students.
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Driven to Share
Second-graders at Glendening ES Donate 675 Items to Food Pantry
Jennifer Minton's lessons about thankfulness resonated with the second-grade students at Glendening Elementary School. "We talked a lot about what we have and why we're thankful," she said. "I told them there are people in our community who don't have all the things we have, and that it's important to give back."
She explained to the children that they could make a difference in their community by donating canned goods during the district's annual food drive. The Superintendent's Challenge is held every November to help stock the shelves at the Greater Groveport Food Pantry. The children in Minton's class responded by bringing in 675 food items-more than any other class in the district.
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High School Construction Update
Progress on the construction of the new Groveport Madison High School is moving very quickly. The exterior concrete block walls of the gymnasiums and athletics wing are done, as are the load-bearing walls of the dining commons, kitchen and auditorium. Work is also progressing on the load-bearing walls of the academic wings. To date, masons have laid 134,885 concrete blocks, representing approximately 51 percent of the total concrete blocks to be laid for the entire structure.
The project remains on schedule and within budget. Be sure to check out our pictures and aerial videos of the construction work by clicking here.
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Cruiser Academy Gets Top Marks on State Report Card
Groveport Madison Schools' dropout and credit recovery school, Cruiser Academy, earned an overall "Exceeds Expectations" score on the 2015-2016 State of Ohio Report Card. The school earned an "Exceed Expectations" on eight of the nine state criteria, and it earned a "Meets Expectations" on the remaining criterion. Nearly 92 percent of Cruiser Academy's students passed all five parts of the state tests that are required for graduation, a rate that exceeds those of many public and private schools across the state.
Cruiser Academy is one of the top-rated dropout and credit recovery schools in the state of Ohio, having received numerous awards and recognition by the Ohio Public Charter Schools Association and many others. The school is located at 4400 Marketing Place, Suite A, in Groveport. For more information on Cruiser Academy, please call (614) 237-8756.
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"Cruising" Around the District!
Fall is a busy time at Groveport Madison Schools. Here are a few highlights of what's been happening.
- Students at MS North learn from our own Navy Commander.
- Madison ES students went "camping".
- Ghouls and goblins were seen on Main Street.
- Motivational speaker City visited students at MS North.
- Shoes, shoes and more shoes showed up at Dunloe ES.
- Superintendent's Challenge provided over 4,1oo food items to our local pantry.
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District Service Center Construction Update
In December 2015, the District purchased a vacant commercial building with the goal of consolidating all of its operations from three separate buildings into one location - and eliminating more than $350,000 in annual rental expenses. The 109,000-square-foot building was purchased for $2.8 million, using a
20-year, low-interest bond.
The first stage of renovations were completed in spring with the construction of a bus parking compound and the conversion of part of the back warehouse into offices and service bays for the District's Transportation Department. Work on the front portion of the building was completed over the summer by creating classrooms, labs and office space for Cruiser Academy.
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Community Connection
FireFighters 4 Kids Offers Residents Assistance with Christmas
FireFighters 4 Kids is a program that provides assistance with toys at Christmas. Community members can register for the program at the Madison Township Fire Station 181, 4567 Firehouse Lane, Groveport, Ohio (across from Groveport Madison High School).
Registration at the firehouse will occur from 9-11:30 a.m. and from 12:30-3 p.m. daily from Dec. 1-3. Registrants must live in either the Groveport Madison School District or the Canal Winchester School District and must provide proof of need such as SNAP, HEAP, etc. In addition, registrants must present their photo ID, birth ID for the child, and custody paperwork if appropriate.
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District Celebrates 'Lunch Ladies' During National School Lunch Week
The District was excited to celebrate National School Lunch Week last month and recognize our wonderful cafeteria workers.
These employees are some of the longest serving in the District and they enjoy their daily interactions with students and staff. Our cafeteria workers see their role as nourishing our students' well-being, as well as their stomachs.
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Important Dates to Remember
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EVENT
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Nov. 23-25
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Thanksgiving Break -
NO SCHOOL
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Dec. 7
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Two-hour Late Start
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Dec. 16
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45-Minute Student Early Dismissal
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Dec. 19-Jan.2
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Winter Break -
NO SCHOOL
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Share Good News About Groveport Madison Schools!
We know that great news occurs every day. We invite you to share positive news items with us via our social media outlets as well. News and information can be shared via personal messaging on Facebook (Groveport Madison Schools). You can also email us at
gm.communications@gocruisers.org, or call us at (614) 492-2520.
Thank you,
Office of Marketing, Communications & Community Relations
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Office of Marketing, Communications & Community Relations
gm.communications@gocruisers.org
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