Volume 2, Issue 2| November 6, 2023



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HUB HAPPENINGS

As we look to turn the page on another calendar year, three of our Hubs are preparing for their Town Halls. These events are a signature element of the Schools as Community Hubs strategy where we reflect back to our communities what we have learned about the needs and assets within their neighborhoods. Town Halls are designed to establish the priorities we will focus on for the next several years. Please see the flyer at the right for upcoming Town Hall dates, and mark your calendar to join us! You can also learn more on our Schools as Community Hubs website.

NEWS FROM THE JONES LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OF BUSINESS HUB

Heidy Eckel, Hub Director

The Art Tatum Zone is the Lead Partner

The Trunk or Treat event at JLAB attracted not only the school's students and families, but also members of the surrounding community, writes Hub Director Heidy Eckel. "We had lots of fun cars decorated by our staff and some of our amazing partners. It was a fun evening full of cute costumes, lots of smiles, and of course, tons of candy!"

NEWS FROM PICKETT ACADEMY

Aloee Jackson, Hub Director

The Art Tatum Zone is the Lead Partner

The students at Pickett Academy had a great time celebrating fall by enjoying apple cider, Wixey Bakery donuts, and bounce houses. Students and staff members also learned about animal behaviors and made some furry friends at the petting zoo.

NEWS FROM THE REYNOLDS ELEMENTARY HUB

Zahra Collins, Hub Director

Pathway 4 Successful Leadership is the Lead Partner

The Reynolds Elementary Hub hosted its first-ever Harvest Festival late last month, timed to coincide with the first evening of Parent/ Teacher Conferences. "We had an amazing turnout of students, parents, and community members," writes Hub Director Zahra Collins. On Halloween, the school's K-4 grade students participated in the Annual Halloween Parade. There was a lot of Rocket Spirit and participation from our students, with the younger students showing off their costumes and the students in grades 5 through 8 cheering them on and passing out candy. "We saw a little bit of everything, from princesses to heroes and ghouls to goblins - even the office staff dressed as the Proud Family," Ms. Collins writes. Finally, she shares that November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, during which information will be shared regarding diabetes and its prevention and care.  

NEWS FROM THE RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY HUB

Jazzma Chandler, Hub Director

The YMCA of Greater Toledo is the Lead Partner

The students and staff members at Riverside Elementary enjoyed the school's annual Halloween Parade and a Trunk or Treat:

NEWS FROM THE ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL HUB

Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio (JA)

 is the Lead Partner

New Hub Director Mark Ferrell will be starting at Rogers High School on November 13. We are so excited for Mark to join our Ram Family and propel our Rogers Hub forward!

NEWS FROM THE SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL HUB

Joe Peterson, Hub Director

New Concepts is the Lead Partner

Home To Home Conference at Hylant, Scott High School's business partner

The facilitator of the day was Dr. Benson Cooke, a native of Toledo and a product of Toledo Public Schools (in the center in the photo at right). He is presently a professor of Counseling and Psychology at the University of the District of Columbia, an author of books and articles, and much sought-after speaker in this country and abroad.

Scott Hub Director Joe Peterson says the goal of the Home to Home conference was to create a long-term bonding experience between students, teachers, staff members, and administrators at Scott and Ottawa Hills high schools, as well as their respective communities. During the November 2 conference, participants:

• Discussed key goals
• Identified pitfalls that could sour trust
• Introduced six stages of empowerment
• Uncovered similarities and proved there is a shared common ground regardless of physical or social differences
• Talked about how they can become agents of change

This month's spotlight features Talacia Coleman, a Master of Social Work intern at the University of Toledo. Talicia shares: "I have the pleasure of interning with the Rogers High School Community Hub and I am also the Domestic Violence Coordinator at the YWCA. I love to cook/bake, read, and spend time with my family, friends, and my dog Draco. The thing that makes me most proud of the work that the hub does is the unwavering support they provide to each other as well as the students, their families, and the community. When my internship comes to a close, I would hope that I was able to make a positive impact on the students I've worked with and to have soaked up as much knowledge about the hubs and TPS as possible."

DID YOU KNOW ...

• ... In our Hubs, we believe 'nothing about us without us' and our community discovery process allows us to live this belief. Hub leaders have been listening to students, parents, school staff, and neighborhood residents all year to learn about strengths, assets, gaps, and challenges in our communities. Our upcoming Town Halls intentionally invite our community in to inform the priorities and innovate solutions. We hope you join US because you play a critical role in the success of our communities. You are included in the 'us' and we invited you to move forward with the rest of us!

In addition to the upcoming Town Halls, please mark your calendar for these events:

Scott High School

Parent and Community Power Hour 

• When: Tuesday, November 14, 5 to 6:15 p.m.
• Where: Cafeteria at Scott High School, 2400 Collingwood Blvd.
• Who: Members of the Scott High learning community

Men's Prayer

• When: Wednesday, November 15, 5 to 5:55 a.m.
• Where: Bulldog Den, Enter Door #3, Scott High School, 2400 Collingwood Blvd.
• Who: Men of the community

Schools as Community Hubs launched in Toledo in 2012 as a way of organizing resources to meet the needs of students, families, and residents in the neighborhoods surrounding our schools. Currently, TPS has six full-service community schools that promote academic success, foster health and well-being, and facilitate family and community engagement - and we're exploring two more. To learn more, visit our website to explore our FAQs and other helpful resources. Schools as Community Hubs is funded in part by Toledo Public Schools, and its lead partners: New Concepts, Pathway 4 Successful Leadership, The Art Tatum Zone, and YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo.

For more information on Schools as Community Hubs, contact Gayle Lake at glake@tps.org.