November-December 2012-January 2013 Newsletter

HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Mr. Jeff Holbrook, Principal
As the 2012/2013 school year progresses we have been making subtle changes that may affect some parents.
The north brown doors between the two modular buildings were previously unlocked throughout the day for
grades 7-9 drop off and pick up. I have decided to lock the doors and ask that all parents pick up or drop off
their child through the high school office. I am now working out of two different offices and feel that it is a
safer way to enter and exit the building.
Another change that will be implemented this year is that our semester exams will be held prior to Christmas
break on December 20 and 21 with a make-up day on Monday January 7. I would caution that the dates are not
set in stone with the winter weather we may experience. Should school be cancelled, the exam dates will be
pushed back a day.
We have been offering the “Alert” system through Progress Book all year for grades 7-12. The system will indicate
whether your child has dropped below a set grade threshold. A good example would be you the parent,
sets the level at 85% for your child. Every time your child scores below that threshold you will receive an
email alerting you of the drop in grade. The other aspect to the system is to alert for missing an assignment(s).
The parent can set the threshold and an email will go to a designated email account of your choice. The directions
to set up the alert system are located in either the Jr. High office with Mrs. Taylor or in the High School
office with Mrs. Daiber.
We will be running a ONE hour early dismissal schedule on November 8 and 12 for our parent teacher conferences.
I would encourage all parents to call and schedule a time to come into the school to get know the teacher,
ask questions about grades, or assignments, and hear how your child is doing from a teacher standpoint.
The fall play, “Arsenic and Old Lace” is being directed by Renee Caserta. The performances will be held in
the High School auditorium on Friday, November 16 at 8 pm, Saturday November 17 at 8 pm, and ending with
a matinee performance on Sunday, November 18 at 2 pm. Please come out and support the kids and staff that
are working extremely hard to put together a great production!
Finally, I use and update the High School/Jr. High web page frequently to post pertinent information of upcoming
events, rules, or information. I would suggest continuing to check the webpage for updates throughout
the year.
Royal Woods Update Mr. Mark Murphy
The Royal Woods continues to evolve and provides many educational experiences for Wynford students of all ages to learn about
nature. Soon we will be adding a wetlands area at the edge of the woods. This area will be a great asset for our science classes.
While Crawford County Soil and Water Conservation staff was on site planning for the wetlands, several ash trees were noted that
have been ravaged by the Emerald Ash Borer. These trees will not survive. For the safety of all, we have decided to have these trees
removed. The removal will begin soon and will be done in a manner that will do very little damage to the existing trails and learning
areas already established. Once cut, the logs will be removed by horses. No large equipment will be used in the woods. Our students
will be able to observe – from a safe distance – and learn about the logging process.
Please be assured the only trees that will be cut are the diseased ash trees. No other trees will be disturbed. A forester from the Ohio
Department of Natural Resources visited The Royal Woods recently and stated we have a good undergrowth of maples, oaks, beech
and paw-paws that will readily grow where the ash trees are removed. We have a viable, healthy woods that will educate our students
for years to come.
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