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NOVEMBER 2009 - CENTRAL SCHOOL - PUBLIC SQUARE - BRECKSVILLE 

A MESSAGE FROM MRS. CHAMBERS AND 

MRS. LAMBACHER 

It is hard to believe that the leaves are changing colors 

and the days are getting cooler and shorter. Fall must 

be upon us! 

Congratulations to Avery Diedrick, in Mrs. Moser’s homeroom, and Jacob Luther, in 

Mrs. Duke/Biondi’s homeroom, for their winning Health & Safety poster designs! 

Our Respect and Connect Week has concluded and was a meaningful week for all 

students. Thanks to Mrs. Schwertle and the PSO parents who assisted throughout the 

week. Activities included students pledging to use their S.A.F.E. strategies when faced 

with conflicts with peers, wearing Respect bracelets to show their support of the week, 

and finding ways to “Connect” with others when connections do not seem obvious. The 

week ended with a “Mix it Up at Lunch” period where students were asked to sit with 

someone new at lunch. Questions were provided to “spark” conversations among the 

students. 

D.A.R.E. classes for our fourth grade students will be completed next week. Sgt. 

Goodrich has met with all of our homerooms to discuss personal safety, dangers of 

drug and alcohol use, and strategies to resist the temptations of drugs and alcohol. 

Sgt. Goodrich will return in January to begin the D.A.R.E. classes with our fifth grade 

students. 

Our Student Council had their first meeting and the students created a scarecrow 

design for the Haunted Heights’ activities. The students were selected in their 

homerooms and will represent their homerooms throughout the remainder of this 

school year. The group meets once each month and will be involved in a number of 

building related activities, as well as service projects, in our local communities. 

Thanks to Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Engler for, once again, taking on the leadership of the 

group. 

The Central student newspaper staff is busy working on the 1 st semester edition of 

“The Honey Times,” our student newspaper. Watch for this 1 st semester edition to 

come out before the winter break! 

Our second evening of parent/teacher conferences was held October 21st. If you 

were not contacted for a conference and would like to meet with your child's teacher, 

please contact them to schedule a meeting.. 

We would like to offer our families some tips from the Health Department about 

staying healthy as we move through the flu season. Students should be encouraged 

to wash their hands, wash their hands, and wash their hands. Sanitizers are available 

in our classrooms, as well as in the cafeteria. Students should be encouraged to 

cough/sneeze into their sleeves. The Health Department continues to communicate 

to families the importance of keeping children home when they are sick. Students 

In This Issue: 

The Principal's Office 

PSO President Letter 

Treasurer's Report 

Levy Information 

Upcoming Events 

PSO Membership 

Snack Cart Scedule 

Market Day 

Box Tops/Campbell's 

Buzz Editor, 

Valerie Kerekanich 

The Buzz is published monthly 

by the Central School PSO for 

students, parents and staff of 

Central School. Please submit 

articles and photos via email 

to: 

mike_val@cox.net 

740-0321 

Deadline 

for the 

December 

issue.... 

November 

13th. 

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A Message from Mrs. Chambers and Mrs. Lambacher 

CONTINUED.. 

should not return to school until they have been fever free (without medication) for a period of 24 hours. Thank 

you for working with us in our efforts to keep everyone healthy. 

Central’s Fall Fundraiser has concluded and it looks as though it was a big success. Thanks, as always, to our 

PSO parents for organizing this year’s fundraiser. Also, a big thanks to all of the Central families for supporting 

our school through purchases or donations! Funds from the fundraiser will be used to support staff and student 

activities throughout the school. 

We are pleased to be partners with our families in the educational experiences of our students. As the year 

progresses, and as you become more informed, “puzzled”, or concerned, we encourage you to call the school 

and talk with those who might be of help and assistance. This might be your child’s teacher, the guidance 

counselors, the main office, or the building administrators. Our goal is to create a positive, personalized learning 

environment for our students. We want our parents to feel at home at Central School. We appreciate your 

feedback in our never ending quest to provide an outstanding learning environment for our students! To that end, 

we will be continuing our “Communication Central!” This will provide an opportunity for our families to join 

members of the staff in informal dialog and conversation about educationally based topics! Be sure to contact 

our guidance counselors, Mrs. Schwertle and Mrs. Wiesler, to share topics of interest to you and your family. 

More information will be coming home shortly as we plan our first “Communication Central”! 

Please be aware that the Brecksville Broadview Heights City School District will be asking for your support on 

Issue 104 in this November’s election. The 5.5 mil levy has been endorsed by the District PSO Council and 

each school’s PSO unit. Mayor Hruby and Mayor Alai have actively demonstrated their support of the levy 

throughout their respective communities. It has been five years since the school district has gone to the voters 

for new money to support the schools. A number of cuts have already been put into place to reduce the millage 

amount needed. Should this issue fail, the school board has authorized the Superintendent to create a plan that 

will reduce an additional 1.7 million dollars from the school district budget. Additional staff will be reduced, 

building budgets will be cut, sports and extracurricular activities may be eliminated or costs will be passed along 

to families, and transportation cuts may be necessary. Please visit the Schools Issues Committee website 

where you can find more information regarding the upcoming levy. The website address is: www.supportbbh.org. 

Please support Issue 104 on November 3 rd . 

Just a few reminders: 

• As we look ahead to the next few months of winter, children need to be dressed prepared to go outside 

for recess. Having an extra sweatshirt or jacket stored in the locker would be helpful for many students. 

Making sure that your child is dressed appropriately for outside recess would be appreciated! 

• Please be aware of our “Requesting Assignments” procedures this year. If you know your child will be 

absent 2 days or more please contact the main office before 8:00 a.m. on the second day to request 

assignments for your child. Every effort will be made to have assigned work ready in the main office by 

3:45 p.m. that afternoon. 

• A great number of items are dropped off daily to the office to be delivered to students…from homework 

assignments, to textbooks, to other miscellaneous items. Doing a quick check to remember these 

items before leaving for school each day certainly would be helpful in decreasing the number of these 

deliveries. However, when those occasional forgetful moments occur and that extra trip to school must 

be made…those items will be placed in the teacher mailboxes for pickup at a time that is convenient for 

the teacher. We are not able to interrupt the instructional program in the classrooms to make personal 

deliveries. Lunches brought to school would certainly be an exception to this policy. Your understanding 

in this matter is certainly appreciated. 

TREASURER’S REPORT Kathleen Deuch 838-1930 

Cash Balance as of 9/1/09 $ 12,537 

Receipts 6,307 

Disbursements (4,294) 

Cash Balance as of 9/30/09 $ 14,550 

If you need a cash reimbursement form or a cash collection form, please see the Treasurer’s folder in the PSO box in the 

office. 

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Central PSO Meeting 

Reminder 

Central School 

2009-2010 

PSO Officers 

President 

Renee Boblick 

renee_boblick@yahoo.com 

915-4818 

1st Vice President 

Natalie Tilk 

ntilk@roadrunner.com 

526-8899 

2nd Vice President 

Alicia DeSantis 

aad5@roadrunner.com 

546-5487 

2nd Vice President 

Karen Mitchell 

tkhpmitchell@sbcglobal.net 

546-0559 

Recording Secretary 

Laura Sonntag 

laura_sonntag@cox.net 

237-4467 

Corresponding Secretary 

Jennifer Schneider 

jenniferlschneider@hotmail.com 

717-1471 

Treasurer 

Kathleen Deutche 

kdeu4@aol.com 

838-1930 

Council Delegates 

Cyndi Riley 

ladutalk@aol.com 

526-8656 

Marianne Pilat 

thepilats@sbcglobal.net 

877-9775 

When: Friday, November 6, 2009 

at 9:30 a.m. 

Where: Pilgrim Hall at the United 

Church of Christ (next to 

Central) 

With the holiday season quickly approaching, the 

PSO will be hosting a cookie/appetizer tasting 

at their next meeting. Here is what you need to 

do; Join us for the meeting, bring a couple 

dozen of your favorite holiday cookie or appetizer 

along with several copies of the recipe, 

plan on staying to try the different goodies, and 

pick up the recipe for your favorites to share 

at home. 

Babysitting will be provided for $2.00 per 

child. 

As we know with the weather we have in Ohio 

we have many days of indoor recess at school. 

The classrooms have some activities for the 

children. Wear and tear over the years has depleted 

the amount of games for indoor recess. 

If anyone has used or new board games/card 

games appropriate for our grade levels and 

would like to donate them, it would be greatly 

appreciated. It is a great way to clear out some 

of the clutter in our basements. Please send 

them into the office. 

Thank You 

PSO 

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: 

RENEE BOBLICK 

Fall is already here, the first quarter of school is almost over. We have had so 

many activities already this year. In September the Health and Safety Week 

was a success. Students became familiar with safety procedures. They learned 

the importance of hand washing and received healthy snacks. Thank you to Joann 

Farwell and Shari Green for coordinating it all. 

Also in September, thanks goes to Ann Marie Williams , Sue Dalesio & our guidance counselors 

for helping our students learn to “Respect & Connect” with each other. 

The PSO fundraiser was held and we are still tallying up all the numbers. We will have details 

next month. An approximate number right now is about $50,000.00 in items sold. WOW!!! 

Thank you to Alicia DeSantis and Karen Mitchell for taking charge with duck duty and all 

those who participated in our fundraiser. 

Parent liaisons were chosen and an informational meeting was held in September. Nuvia Martin 

and Alicia DeSantis did a great job organizing it all! 

We all know there is a very important issue on the ballot for our Schools. I encourage you to 

read everything that is out there regarding this issue. Please use your best judgment when 

sifting through the facts. If you need the facts, please visit our site (www.supportbbh.org) 

Renee Boblick 

COSI ON WHEELS FOR 5 TH GRADE 

DECEMBER 16, 2009 

COSI ON WHEELS is coming to Central School! A program called “WHAT’S WILD!” will be presented to the 5 th grade on 

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 in the small gym. Students will be introduced to Ohio’s wildlife and wildlife habitats and explore 

how science can help humans and wildlife co-exist. Many volunteers are needed to assist with these activities for the duration of 

the program. If you would like to help with this program, and have not already signed up, please contact Leah Livermore, (440- 

717-1819; livermore@ameritech.net) Cultural Arts Committee Chairperson. The Cultural Arts Committee looks forward to your 

participation! 

_____Yes, I can help set-up the evening before (around 6:00 p.m. for one hour) on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Requires lifting 

up to 50 pounds. 

_____Yes, I would like to help when my child’s class is scheduled. 

_____Yes, I can help_____morning_____afternoon_____all day 

_____Yes, I can help with take down after school (1 hour) on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Requires lifting up to 50 pounds. 

Name____________________Phone_______________E-mail_______________ 

Please submit volunteer form to the Cultural Arts Committee Folder, Central School Office 

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November/December 2009 Central 

LRC Volunteer Schedule 

Tuesday, Nov. 3 Jenny Gee 526-8145 

Wed., Nov. 4 Michelle Mihalich 546-7649 

Fri., Nov. 6 Kate Foulkes 526-4989 

Tues., Nov. 10 Rose Blanc 526-6219 

Thur., Nov. 11 Himali Raghovan 230-1569 

Fri., Nov. 13 Rebecca Carroll 740-0527 

Mon., Nov. 16 Alpa Amin 740-0261 

Wed., Nov. 18 Theresa Lawton 740-0489 

Thur., Nov. 19 Shari Green 554-3845 

Mon., Nov. 23 Lisa Putka 526-5316 

Tues., Nov. 24 Anooradha Ivaturi 526-2379 

Mon., Nov. 30 Darlene Perelka 546-0780 

Wed., Dec. 2 Kim Carver 843-5855 

Thurs., Dec. 3 Kathleen Drinko 717-0759 

Fri., Dec. 4 Kate Churchin 546-2348 

Mon., Dec. 7 Lynne Wilson 230-0438 

Tues., Dec. 8 Joan Berish 546-1748 

Wed., Dec. 9 Judith Sedio 457-2229 

Thurs., Dec. 10 Debbie Brooks 838-0460 

Fri., Dec. 11 Laura Robuston lrobusto@sbcglobal.net 

Mon., Dec. 14 Rebecca Campbell 740-0527 

Tues., Dec. 15 Shayne Jablonski 526-3554 

Wed., Dec. 16 Leigh Hall 526-0104 

Fri., Dec. 18 Suzanne Orlando 746-7135 

You can choose the time of day you work. However, please call Linda or Judy in 

the LRC (740-4130) before you go to make sure there is work for you to do. Note 

that Linda and Judy are not at Central on Monday or Thursday mornings. 

Please call Ellen Kramer (440-717-1355) (Coordinator) or Tammy Finn (440-237- 

8294 (Trainer) if you have any questions or problems. 

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Snack Cart Volunteers – November 2009 

1 st Shift – 10:45am to 12:00pm 

11/3 Pat Gable 216-447-1891 

11/4 Erika Nagy 746-9636 

11/5 Mary Ann Krusinski 717-0665 

11/6 Janet DiBaggio 717-0678 

11/9 Darlene Perelka 546-0780 

11/10 Cyndi Riley 526-8656 

11/11 Holly Long 546-0585 

11/12 Dawn Allen 546-3391 

11/13 Mary Moore 717-0122 

11/16 Tina Nelson 526-4935 

11/17 Jina Demeo 237-6078 

11/18 Rose Blanc 526-6219 

11/19 Ellen Kramer 717-1355 

11/20 Jackie Tuckerman 546-0018 

11/23 Karin Grolimund 838-1342 

11/24 Sheryl Fenton 546-7182 

11/30 Theresa Raffin 877-1655 

2 nd Shift – 12:00pm to 1:15pm 

11/3 Joan Berish 546-1748 

11/4 Kathleen Deuch 838-1930 

11/5 Becky Zanath 526-2884 

11/6 Stacy Cook 717-5399 

11/9 Luna Tabbaa 740-0755 

11/10 Lori Holzinger 746-0868 

11/11 Christina Magalotti 717-9771 

11/12 Rebecca Carroll 740-0527 

11/13 Aurelia Mino 526-5934 

11/16 Pam Aube 740-0776 

11/17 Kathy Chambers 546-5464 

11/18 Debbie Burkhart 546-7504 

11/19 Annie Barth 526-4341 

11/20 Kim Johnson 596-7892 

11/23 Christine Venesile 230-9984 

11/24 Theresa Lawton 740-0489 

11/30 Mary Jane Link 546-7535 

Subs – both Shifts 

Mimi Whitney 526-8334 M,T,W,TH 

Shayne Jablonski 526-3554 all 

Wendy Naypaler 740-1011 all 

Ruth Georgevich 717-0592 all 

Aurelia Mino 

526-5934 F 

Bill&Ginny Kubiak 526-1094all 

Darlene Perelka 546-0780 M,W 

Deb Karpowicz 526-4145 T 

Sue Dalesio 

746-0131 T,TH,F 

Valerie Kerekanich 740-0321 F 

Stacey Asimou, 526-6639 F 

Shari Harper 

526-8978 M,T,F 

Debbie Brooks 838-0460 M,W,TH,F 

Mary Moore 

717-0122 F 

Maria Camperchioli 546-1020 all 

Kathleen Deuch 838-1930 all 

Cyndi Riley 

526-8656 T,W,TH,F 

Marilyn Dosen 546-1883 all 

Subs – 1st Shift 

Rose Blanc 

526-6219 F 

Micheline Gates 746-9767 all 

Barb Johnson 

546-9379 all 

Gina Cronauer 

526-9689 M,W 

Karin Grolimund 838-1342 M,T,W,TH 

Shari Green 

554-3845 all 

Dawn Allen 

546-3391 TH,F 

Ellen Kramer 

717-1355 T,W,TH 

Terri Speck 

526-7153 T 

Subs – 2nd Shift 

Andrea Diedrick 526-3844 M 

Toni Straziuso 717-0740 M 

Kate Churchin 546-2348 M,T,W,F 

Sandy Lesesky 759-2221 M,TH 

The Book Fair Committee would like to send a Special Thanks to all the volunteers and participants who helped make 

the August 2009 mini book fair such a success. We made $1194.42 in sales on that night. This total will combine with 

the Spring Book fair (March 15, 2010 through March 19, 2010) total. Our appreciation goes out to Renee 

Boblick, Angie Bradley, Ann Cooper, Ellen Kramer, and Laura Sonntag for helping thoughout the Book Fair. 

Thanks again, 

The Book Fair Committee, Nuvia Martin, Marianne Pilat, Lori Samhric 

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Central School Opening Survey Results are IN! 

Central School is continuously reevaluating programs, strategies and activities in place to be sure they meet 

the needs of our families. We are also constantly brainstorming new ways to meet those needs. In September 

we surveyed our families to see if we are on the right track. The survey was to help us gauge how our 

families felt about the opening experience so that we could reflect and make adjustments and/or improvements 

for next year. We also wanted to be sure our families were aware of the many programs, strategies, and 

activities that were offered or put into place to welcome students to Central. 627 surveys were sent home with 

students and 214 were returned. Some good suggestions were offered that will be considered for next year. 

There were also some very positive comments commending the helpfulness of staff and some of the specific 

programs, strategies, and activities mentioned. While there were some concerns, they were few, as represented 

by the final tally results. 

4 th grade: 

1. How were yours and your child’s transition experiences to Central 

82% Excellent 16% Satisfactory 2% Needs Improvement 

2. How was your child’s first day of school at Central 


3. How is school going for your child now 


5 th grade: 

1. How was your child’s “getting ready for 5 th grade at Central” experience 


2. How was your child’s first day of school at Central 


3. How is school going for your child now 

74% Excellent 26% Satisfactory 1% Needs Improvement. 

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It is not too late to ‘Bee’ a part of our Hive 

Join Central School PSO and help your child’s class win a pizza lunch 

Student name: _______________________________ Teacher: _________________ 

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**___ please check here if you do not wish to be placed on the PSO distribution list 

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED ($5.00 per member): $________________ 

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BRECKSVILLE-BROADVIEW HEIGHTS SCHOOLS ISSUES COMMITTEE 

The following questions have been asked about why our schools are seeking a new 5.5 Mill Levy. A lot of 

misinformation has been printed lately about our schools. Here are the real answers to many of your questions. 

Q. Why can’t our schools live within their means 

A. This is the way the State Legislature has decided to fund (or more accurately, fail to fund) school finances. 

It’s unfortunate, but Ohio Schools must ask their local residents to pass new levies for operating money just 

about every 3 to 4 years. When a levy is passed, the amount of money it brings in is basically flat-lined. The 

money from that levy never increases unless the voters actually approve an increase in the amount collected. 

Q. But wait, normally my house value has gone up significantly over time. The schools receive more tax 

money from me because of that same levy, right 

A. No. House Bill 920 was passed in the late 1970’s, a period of high inflation. That law says if, for example, 

we collected $4,000,000 per year on a levy when it was first passed, the Schools never receive more than 

$4,000,000 from that levy. That’s true no matter how much our local housing values increase over time. 

Q. So how much will the 5.5 Mill levy cost me 

A. $14.04 per month per each $100,000 of home value. That’s $168.44 a year, or less than 50¢ per day. For a 

$200,000 home, that’s less than $1.00 per day. 

Q. Why hasn’t the School Board tightened its belt already to make ends meet 

A. They did. In April, they made almost $1.5 Million in cuts (a 3% budget reduction), and laid off 53 

employees (8.3% of the entire workforce). Between retirements and layoffs, we have 13 fewer teachers this 

school year than last year. The Board felt they had to make cuts on their own before ever coming to the voters 

for new money. 

Q. Maybe so, but won’t the School Board just reinstate all those cuts as soon as the levy passes 

A. No. Only some of the individual school building operating budgets may be restored. Most of the jobs 

eliminated will never come back, unless the law requires it, or if needed for safety/health reasons. 

Q. But I heard the Schools had almost $13 Million in cash as of June 30, 2009. Why isn’t that enough to 

make ends meet 

A. That’s fine for this year, but that’s not even half the story. Since the Schools’ levy revenues are basically 

flat-lined (because of House Bill 920), in the life of every levy for every Ohio school district, there comes a 

time when expenses continue to increase and exceed the revenue. We crossed that line last fiscal year. Based 

on the official 5/19/09 Projections on the Ohio Department of Education website, by June 30, 2010 we are only 

projected to have $7.3 Million in cash. That’s less than 2 months’ worth of operating expenses. And by 

June 30, 2011, we are projected to have just over $1 Million, less than 1/4 of 1 month’s operating expenses. 

That’s dangerously low, for a $53 Million projected annual operating budget. By 2012, we go deeply in the red. 

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Q. I don’t care about the Schools’ future money problems. Why don’t the schools just live on what they 

have now, and worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes 

A. If we ignored future costs and budgets, our Schools and communities would lurch from one financial crisis 

to the next. That’s simply not prudent. The law requires a 5 year forecast be regularly updated and posted on 

the school website. Our projections show the financial crisis is just 2 years away. Dealing with it now actually 

costs the voters less taxes than if we ignore it. 

Q. Some residents say the School Board should just impose an across-the-board wage cut, just like 

private sector employers. Why hasn’t the School Board done that already 

A. Legally, the Board cannot simply impose wage changes on their own. All teachers and support staff are 

represented by Unions. The labor contracts govern all wage issues. The law requires that wage changes be 

negotiated between the Board and the Unions. 

Q. But can’t one side just demand a change in the labor contracts 

A. LeBron James may be able to get away with that, but the law requires everyone else to have both sides 

negotiate in good-faith about any wage changes. 

Q. But there is an oversupply of teachers in Northeast Ohio. Why can’t we just pay low entry level 

wages if the BBH Schools are such a desirable place to work 

A. Two reasons. First, we would violate both state and federal law, not to mention violating the contracts, if 

we offer job openings at lower wages than the negotiated labor contract minimums. Second, we would not be 

such a desirable work place for long once it became known we were bottom fishers willing to take just any 

applicant desperate for a job. Yes, we currently attract hundreds of applications for each teaching job opening. 

But out of all those applicants, only the very best meet our high standards. 

Q. Why doesn't the School Board negotiate a new long term contract so the voters know what it will 

cost 

A. There will always be that kind of “chicken-and-the-egg” situation. By law, the School Board can only 

approve a labor contract if it knows how it can pay for it. Negotiations begin in January 2010 for the new 

contracts. With the current projected finances, the most the Board can likely approve is a 1 year contract. And 

then we will be right back where we are now. 

Q. Won’t negotiating a tough new labor contract solve all the Schools’ financial problems 

A. No single solution generates enough money to solve the problem. First, it takes cuts, like the $1.5 Million 

already slashed from the budget. Second, it will still take new levy revenue approved by the voters. Third, it 

will require prudent and financially responsible negotiations of new labor contracts. None of these by 

themselves is enough. But taken together, all of these steps will keep our school district financially sound. 

For more information about Issue 104, please visit: www.supportbbh.org 

10/9/09 

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BRECKSVILLE-BROADVIEW HEIGHTS SCHOOLS ISSUES COMMITTEE 

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NO. 2 

Questions have been asked about why our schools are seeking a new 5.5 Mill Levy. Some misinformation 

has been printed lately about our schools. Here are the real answers to many of your questions. 

Q: Who is watching the spending by our School District 

A: The School Board has ultimate responsibility to watch the finances. They rely on the Treasurer/CFO 

and Superintendent to be extremely diligent in managing the finances. But ultimately, all responsibility 

lies with the School Board. 

Q: Didnt the voters just pass an operating levy 

A: 2004 was the last time a new money operating levy was passed. The School Board promised that 

2004 levy would last for 4 years, but has stretched it to cover for 5 years. 

Q: If the School Board was really watching the finances, why wasnt the last levy enough 

Even with expense cuts, this past fiscal year the Districts expenses exceeded its revenues. That same 

thing happens at some point in the normal course of every operating levy in every school district in Ohio. 

Most Ohio schools need to seek new operating money levies just about every 3 or 4 years. 

Q: But why come to us in the middle of a recession 

A. The School District already cut almost $1.5 million in expenses before ever coming to the voters. 

53 employees (8.3% of the workforce) were laid off. A delay will bring more layoffs and really start to 

damage the Districts award winning programs. That will hurt the future of our Communities children. 

Q. What happens if we just delay passing the levy until 2010 

A. The November levy will cost $336.88/year (less than $1.00 per day) for a $200,000 home. But if our 

communities wait until 2010, the cost could increase to more than $470 per year to produce the same tax 

dollars over the same time period. Thats because the millage will need to be increased, and the tax 

collections will be delayed an additional year. 

Q: I read that the Strongsville Schools are forming a group of community members to study their 

finances and make recommendations. Why dont we do that 

A. We did, starting more than 7 years ago. Its called the Financial Activities Communication Team. 

FACT is comprised of community members with financial backgrounds, including accountants, bankers 

and financial industry specialists. FACT regularly reviews the School District finances with the 

Treasurer/CFO, and annually reports to the School Board. 

Q. But has the School Board really listened to FACT 

A. Many FACT recommendations have been implemented. These include a) refinancing the Bonds for 

the new High School, which saved our voters millions of dollars, b) making our cafeterias financially self 

supporting, c) implementing personnel reductions prior to going to the ballot, and d) going to the ballot. 

While not every FACT recommendation has been possible, their involvement and guidance has saved our 

School District and our voters millions of dollars. 

For more information about Issue 104, see www.supportbbh.org 

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TEAM REPORTS AROUND CENTRAL 

GRADE 4 SCIENCE 

We began the year in science studying the tools and skills of inquiry, and the scientific method. Inquiry in science is the 

idea that we ask questions and then try to answer them. To help answer our questions we use tools like a hand lens, 

microscope, or balance. We also studied and applied scientific inquiry skills such as classifying, using numbers, and 

determining patterns and sequences. Students completed their first experiments following the scientific method. 

Central's halls and rooms were filled with zooming cars in the name of scientific inquiry! We are beginning to study 

weather. This includes weather causes and instruments, the water cycle, and weather predictions and measurements. 

GRADE 4 ACCELERATED LANGUAGE ARTS 

In Accelerated Language Arts, 4 th grade students are working in our Word Wisdom program which includes a study of the 

meanings and usage of vocabulary words focusing on Latin roots and stems. We are also working on a grammar unit of 

finding complete and simple subjects and predicates and direct objects within sentences. For our first literary piece, we 

are reading together and identifying the elements of fiction within The Teacher’s Funeral by Richard Peck. This is an 

exciting, humorous look at life in rural America in the early 1900’s. 

SOCIAL STUDIES 

In social studies, the fourth graders have been learning about Ohio’s geographical features and how glaciers shaped the 

land. The fourth graders continue to learn about the people who inhabited the land that we live on today. The students will 

study the Prehistoric Indian groups and Historic Indian groups and the cultural practices each group lived by. These groups 

will set the stage as the students eagerly await learning about the conflicts involved in creating the history of Ohio. 

MUSIC – Mrs. Wenstrup 

The strings and band programs are in full swing. Students have their assigned instruments and schedules. Watch for the 

fourth grade string concerts to begin in January! The fifth grade strings and band will be having their concerts in February. 

All students attend general music class one day each week. Both grade levels are concentrating on good singing, singing 

in harmony, and playing the xylophones. The elements of melody, rhythm, harmony, and form will be explored this first 

quarter. The fourth grade students have studied the composer Bach while the fifth graders have had to handle "Handel". 

There will be one music worksheet and one music quiz per semester. Also, a "Talent Day" is coming up in November. 

Students can choose to perform for the class as a solo, with groups, or be an audience participant! 

I look forward to a great year with our great students! 

COMPUTER LABS – Mrs. Berge and Mrs. Eiben 

We are in the testing mode in our computer labs. All of the students have been assessed in math and are looking forward 

to taking the language arts assessment test during the week of October 12 th . 

The labs were opened with directed assignments, allowing the student to become comfortable with the language used in 

the program and the variety of ways of inputting answers. When we were satisfied that all students had sufficient exposure 

to the different aspects of the Orchard software, we assigned and proctored the math assessment test last week. We will 

review the scores and assign only those skills which the majority of students had difficulties. A re-testing will take place in 

late January. We will also design a language arts curriculum based on the results of that assessment test. 

As in years past, coupons for free sessions are distributed for birthdays and extra special performance in language arts, 

math, typing, and science. 

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TEAM REPORTS AROUND CENTRAL 

GRADE 4 ACCELERATED MATH 

The accelerated math students recently completed a unit of study on Number Theory. Topics investigated were… 

*Arrays to represent products and quotients 

*Factors & Factorization 

*Tests for Divisibility 

*Prime and Composite Numbers 

*Square Numbers and Square Roots 

*Review of Basic Multiplication Facts 

*Problem Solving 

Students are currently studying a unit of study on Estimation and Computation. 

Topics being investigated are… 

*Addition, Subtraction, and Multiplication of Whole Numbers and Decimals 

*Addition and Subtraction Number Stories 

*Estimating Products 

*Lattice Method of Multiplication 

*Comparing Large Numbers (Millions, Billions, Trillions) 

*Problem Solving 

MATH 

All fourth graders have completed units in place value, rounding, and addition and subtraction with regrouping. This 

review of previously taught skills is going to be a great foundation in which to build upon the rest of the year. We 

are moving ahead to practice and apply higher level multiplication and division skills. As we work with these fourth 

grade standards, mastery of basic multiplication facts is a must. Home practice is always beneficial. 

LANGUAGE ARTS 

In Language Arts, the fourth graders have been sharpening their reading and writing skills. In reading, students have 

focused on answering comprehension questions, making story predictions, and understanding the elements of a story. In 

writing, students are focusing on complete sentences, proper end marks, and identifying subjects and predicates. 

The fourth graders will become "word detectives" as they determine meanings of words using prefixes, suffixes, synonyms, 

antonyms and homonyms. Students will continue to be engaged in writing formal and informal letters using the correct 

letter format. Students will use the writing process to create final writing pieces. 

For good news daily, check out http://twitter.com/ 

support_bbh . Have anything you’d like to tweet about 

Send us a message there and we will spread the word! 

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LRC – Mr. Butler 

Welcome to the Central School Library Resource Center (LRC). The LRC is the information hub of our school providing 

books, magazines, and information for our students and staff. Students come to the LRC once or twice per week. During their 

weekly visits classes will learn a host of library skills such as finding books in fiction and nonfiction as well as how to use our 

online catalog and reference materials. 

Another primary focus of the LRC program revolves around technology projects designed to blend classroom curriculum with 

state media and technology standards. These projects include word processing, graphing with spreadsheets, and presentations 

created in Power Point and on web pages. 

After learning about the organization of the LRC, all 4th grade students complete an activity that requires them to locate a 

variety of books on the shelves in both fiction and non-fiction. A portion of this activity involved using our online catalog (Cat Jr.) 

to locate books. A major goal for the 4th grade will be for all students to be able to efficiently use this online catalog to identify 

whether the books that they desire are available in our collection. This will be a skill that is practiced throughout the remainder 

of 4th grade. Cat Jr. can be accessed from home by visiting our Central School web page at http://www.bbhcsd.org/central and 

going to the Media Center link. 

In 5 th Grade students are required to find a great deal of information. Learning how to find and evaluate credible information from 

a variety of sources is a major goal in the LRC. An excellent online resource is INFOhio, (www.infohio.org) a state funded 

subscription database that includes many different tools to find information. All students will be instructed in the use of 

INFOhio and complete lessons that require them to explore numerous links and locate information. When using INFOhio from 

home a username and password are required to enter. Bookmarks with the username and password will be distributed 

all students in the LRC during the first quarter. Please encourage your children to use this outstanding site from home. 

One important component of INFOhio that is heavily promoted in the LRC is World Book Online. This reference tool includes 

an excellent encyclopedia, a comprehensive world atlas, and the user a friendly student dictionary. Students at both grade 

levels are using the atlas feature in October to complete lessons that coordinate media and technology standards with 

classroom geography lessons. Please encourage your children to take advantage of this wonderful, age appropriate resource 

when looking for information at home. 

Trivia Question: What national holiday was celebrated by all public school students in the United States on or around 

September 17 th Your son or daughter should be able to tell you that the holiday was Constitution Day! Formerly known as I 

Am an American Day and then Citizenship Day, Constitution Day was created to aid in developing an awareness of the 

importance of the U.S. Constitution in the lives of all citizens. All students at both grade levels participated in lessons 

designed to provide a basic understanding of why this historical document is so vitally important to all of us. Parents of 5 th 

grade students: Ask your child which amendment they identified in the Bill of Rights as the most important. Number 1 

received the most votes but Amendments 2, 8, and 9 received many votes as well. 

Several years ago Mr. Butler’s Book Blog was created. (http://staff.bbhcsd.org/butlerj/) The purpose of this blog was to 

introduce our students to Web 2.0, the new generation of web pages that allow users to comment on posts created by other 

users. On Mr. Butler’s Book Blog students are encouraged to read each others comments and create their own. Parents: 

Please consider posting your own blog comments in the Parent Book Review category. Most parents have a favorite book 

from their own childhood or a great book that they’ve read with their son or daughter. Just click on the Comment link under 

the introductory article and blog away! Our students would love to hear from you. 

Overdue Books: As we near the end of the first quarter, some students have not returned their library books on time and now 

have overdue books. The overdue book notification policy at Central is as follows: 

• Students are allowed to borrow books for two weeks. After the two week period expires, books not returned are 

overdue and further borrowing privileges are suspended. 

• As soon as a book is overdue, students are given a printed reminder that the book is overdue and are asked to 

return the item as soon as possible. 

• Two weeks after a book is overdue, another printed reminder is presented to the child and they are again verbally 

reminded. 

• Three weeks after a book is overdue, a third printed reminder is presented to the child and they are again verbally 

reminded. 

• Four weeks after a book is overdue, a letter is sent home to the parents identifying the missing item and the cost of 

replacement. 

• After the item is returned or replaced, full borrowing privileges are restored. 

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H1N1 - 

Many in the community are concerned about the new H1N1 virus or Swine Flu. Our district 

policy concerning communicable diseases is in alignment with the recommendations from the 

CDC and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health. The best advice to avoid catching or spreading 

influenza is also the same advice that is given for all diseases. Here are some basic suggestions: 

• First, hand washing is the most important aspect of staying healthy and preventing the 

spread of disease. Soap and water are the best option. If soap and water are not 

available, hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol are also effective. 

• Stay home if you are sick, for at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever without 

the use of fever reducing medication. Parents are encouraged to check their child each 

morning for signs of illness before sending them to school. Keep them home if they have 

signs of emerging illness or a fever. 

• Remember to use good respiratory etiquette, cough/sneeze into a tissue if possible 

(discarding it immediately) or into your shoulder or upper arm. 

• When calling the school to report your child’s absence, please inform the staff member of 

the reason for the absence. The Cuyahoga County Board of Health is tracking the 

progression of influenza and this information will help this process. 

• You are encouraged to think ahead of who might care for your child in the event that they 

are ill and unable to attend school or are sent home ill from school. 

• Consider having you and your child immunized for both the seasonal and H1N1 

influenza. 

Symptoms of influenza are: fever of 100 or greater, headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat, runny 

or stuffy nose, body aches, diarrhea and vomiting (more common in children than adults). If the 

only symptom is vomiting or diarrhea, it is not influenza. 

When treating the symptoms, remember that many cold medications have Tylenol or Advil like 

ingredients in them. If they do contain one of these ingredients, do not give additional Tylenol 

or Advil to your child. 

If you suspect your child may have influenza or any virus, including chicken pox, do not give 

them aspirin or products containing aspirin. This may lead to a condition called Reyes 

Syndrome. Check the label of all over the counter drugs for the words aspirin or salicylates. Do 

not use aspirin or products containing aspirin for children 19 years or younger. Refer to the 

Reyes Syndrome website for more information and a list of products containing aspirin, 

www.reyessyndrome.org. 

The best source of current and accurate information concerning H1N1 can be found on the CDC 

website (www.CDC.gov). Go to the home page and there you will find links to provide you with 

an extensive amount of information. Local information can be found on the Cuyahoga Board of 

Health website (www.CCBH.net); again go to the home page and click on H1N1. 

Remember: 

Use good hygiene and stay home if you are sick!! 

Lisa Witzke RN Health Care Coordinator 

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INTO THE HIVE.... 

Kathy Ramage 

Administrative 

Assistant 

Q What is your 

middle name 

A 

Lynn 

Q What is your favorite ice cream 

A Cappuchino Heath Bar Blizzard 

Q What was your favorite subject in 

school 

A 

English 

Q What is your least favorite 

vegetable 

A Asparagus 

Q When is your bedtime 

A 

11:30 p.m. 

Q Do you play any sports 

A 

No 

Q Do you play any musical 

instruments 

A 

No 

Q What is your favorite Season 

Why 

A Winter. I love watching the 

snow fall in front of a crackling 

fire. 

Q If you could go anywhere in the 

world, Where would it be 

A Europe. Being married to an 

architect, I can appreciate old 

architecture. 

Q Best advice you could ever give 

A Each day is a blessing…be 

grateful! 

Dana Lambacher, 

Asst. Principal 


middle name 

A 

Jane 


A 

Graeters Raspberry chocolate 

chunk 


school 

A 

math/science 


vegetable 

A 

Brussel sprouts 


A 

10:00 pm 


A Ski, golf, bike 


instruments 

A piano – but not very well! 


Why 

A Summer – I can be outside 

golfing and biking 



A 

Australia 


A Life is what you make it! 

Beverly Chambers, 

Prinipal 


middle name 

A 

May 

Q What is your favorite ice 

cream 

A My current favorite is pralines 

and cream…YUM! 

Q What was your favorite subject 

in school 

A I loved Math! I still love to 

problem solve in Math…it is 

always a challenge! 


vegetable 

A As is the case with many 

individuals, I do not especially 

enjoy spinach. 


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A I am not a late person, so I 

typically will “hit the hay” by 

9:30 or so during the work 

week. 


A I love to walk and I play tennis 

as well. I enjoy watching 

football and tennis on TV, too! 


instruments 

A I play the piano and actually 

played the clarinet when I was 

in elementary school. 


Why 

A My favorite season is definitely 

summer. I love being outdoors, 

the long days, the warm 

weather, and vacations! 



A I have wanted to travel to Paris 

for quite some time now. I 

would love to see all of the 

things that I have seen in 

books, like the Eiffel Tower! 


A Honesty is the best policy. 

Cheryl Carcioppollo, 

Educational 

Assistant 

Q What is your middle name 

A 

Marie 


A 

Mint Chocolate Chip 


school 

A 

English 


vegetable 

A None – I love veggies! 


A Never the same, usually around 

11:00 p.m. 


A 

No 


instruments 

A 

No 


Why 

A Spring – I love the temperature 

and how pretty everything looks. 



A On a trip anywhere with a beach 

with my family. 


A Treat others as you would like 

to be treated. 

Paula Herzak, 

Secretary 


middle name 

A 

Sue 

Q What is your favorite ice 

cream 

A 

Banana 

Q What was your favorite subject 

in school 

A 

Health 


vegetable 

A 

Spinach 


A About 11:30 


A 

No 


instruments 

A 

No 


Why 

A Spring. It’s a prelude to 

summer, and I love seeing the 

trees and plants come to life 

again. 



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A 

I’d go just about anywhere given 

the chance! 


A When you can go to bed at night 

and say it was an ‘uneventful’ 

day, be thankful because you 

never know what the day ahead 

will hold for you. 

Denise Schwertle, 

Guidance Counselor 


middle name 

A like so many others, Marie 


A anything with peanut butter and 

chunks of chocolate 


school 

A 

history 


vegetable 

A brussel sprouts 


A as early as I can make 

it….sometimes even before my 

kids are home from hockey 


A I run, it clears the cobwebs out! 


instruments 

A I played the clarinet in middle 

school, first chair 


Why 

A summer—I love the long days 

and nights filled with kids’ 

baseball 



A Italy, the mountains…stay 

indefinitely 


A Remember you get back what 

you give…. 

Mandy Bornhorst, 

Title I 


middle name 

A 

Lee 


A I really like Handel’s ice cream. 

Cookies and cream may be my 

favorite. 


school 

A I liked all the subjects, but 

math and reading were my 

favorite. 


vegetable 

A I don’t care for brussel sprouts 

or peas. 


A I try to go to bed around 

10:00, sometimes even earlier. 


A I like to run, and I’m trying to 

learn to golf. 


instruments 

A I don’t play any instruments. 


Why 

A It’s hard to pick one. I like 

being able to experience all of 

them. 



A I would go back to Italy. I 

really enjoyed it there. 


A Don’t sweat the small stuff. 

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SNOWBOARDING - - SKIING - - SNOWBLADING 

BBH CENTRAL SCHOOL SKI CLUB 2009–2010 

Boston Mills Ski Resort - Saturdays - 6-10 pm. 

Sponsored by Central School’s PSO in cooperation with Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resort. 

Who Can Join 

BBH Central Students and their immediate family members can join. Friends of BBH Central students can join 

provided all materials are sent via Central School student. Participants must be 8 years old by 1/1/10. 

When Does it Start The 2009/2010 program starts Saturday, January 9, 2010. 

What does the Program Include 

1. The first five sessions/Saturdays of the program - Admission to Boston Mills from 6-10 pm. 

2. Lessons for Ski, Snowblade, Intermed. or Advanced Snowboard. There will also be 4 beginner snowboard 

stations. Participants can spend an unlimited amount of time at stations. Progress at your own rate! 

3. Week 6 or February 9 th , whichever is later, school tags become admission to Boston Mills or Brandywine all 

day Saturday. These will be all day Saturday lift tickets until they close for the season. 

4. Freebie Passcard (see below) 

Please note: The BBH Central School Ski Club does NOT provide transportation to the ski resorts. 

Tell me more about the Freebie Passcard! 

1. Freebie Passcard is valid for 3 Admissions to Boston Mills, Brandywine or Polar Blast. 

2. Can be used by anyone, any day, any time of day & all day, including holiday break. The ski club member 

MUST be present to redeem freebie pass. 

3. Can also be used for Snowtubing at Polar Blast located next to Brandywine. Please note: snowtubing 

sessions are 3 hours, not full day passes. 

How much does this cost 

1. For anyone without a 2009-2010 BMBW Season/Summit Pass: 

If you own your equipment = $127 If you need rental equipment = $175 

2. For anyone with a 2009-2010 BMBW Season/Summit Pass: 

If you own your equipment = $65 

• Complete and promptly return the Registration/Sign Up Brochure Request Slip below. 

• You will then receive a Registration/Sign Up Brochure via kid mail. 

• You are NOT a registered Ski Club participant until the requested Registration/Sign Up Brochure 

is completed in its entirety, accurately and is returned with payment. 

* REQUEST SLIP (BELOW) RETURN DEADLINE – Wednesday, 10/21/09 

* REGISTRATION RETURN DEADLINE – Wednesday, 11/11/09 

Ski Club Advisor: Laura Sonntag (440) 237-4467/(440) 476-3146 cell or laura_sonntag@cox.net 

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 

Request Slip for a Registration/Sign Up Brochure - You are NOT registered by submitting this slip 

Student Name_____________________________ Home Phone ( ) ________________ 

Grade ______ Homeroom Teacher _______________________________________________ 

Parent Name _________________________ Email _________________________________ 

Number of Brochures Needed (Request one brochure for EACH participant) _______________ 

DETACH & PROMPTLY RETURN TO YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER 

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It’s Time to Sell November Desserts & Win a $20, $15 or $10 

Market Day Gift Certificate 

All customers who order 3 or more “Bonus Days Desserts” will be entered in a drawing to win one of three 

gift certificates. 

ALL ORDERS MUST BE TURNED IN BY: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 TH 

PICK UP DATE FOR ALL ORDERS IS: TUES., NOVEMBER 10 TH , 3:00-5:30 P.M. 

PLEASE REMEMBER ALL ORDER MUST BE PRE-PAID. 

Please help us reach our goal to sell over 500 Pies or Cheesecakes so that PSO will receive the highest 

profit tier. Thank you for supporting our schools through your Market Day purchases. 

(Cut here) 

Thanksgiving is a time of giving thanks. In 

the spirit of the holiday, we are collecting 

donations to give apple & pumpkin pies to 

the Cleveland Food Bank 

Please consider donating a pie and/or a slice of pie. 

Name: ______________________ Phone: ____________ 

Amount enclosed: 

Pie $10: _______ 

Slice of pie $2.00:______ 

(Donations for slices will be combined to purchase pies) 

Return this completed form and cash or a check made payable to “MARKET 

DAY”. Return to your school by Nov. 5 th in an envelope marked “PIE DONATION - 

- MARKET DAY”. Any pie you donate will count towards your purchases to be 

entered into the gift certificate drawing; however, it will not count towards the 

free coffee offer. 

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Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School PSO’s 

Production of 

Music and Lyrics by Sammy Fain and Bob Hilliard, Oliver 

Wallace and Cy Coban, Allie Wrubel and Ray Gilbert, 

Mack David, Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston 

Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional 

Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle 

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by David Simpatico 

Based on the 1951 Disney film "Alice in Wonderland" 

and the novels "The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland" 

and "Through the Looking Glass" by Lewis Carroll 

TICKET ORDER FORM 

(ALL TICKETS ARE OPEN SEATING) 

NAME:____________________________________PHONE: ___________________________________ 

ADDRESS:__________________________________CITY/ZIPCODE_______________ 

_ 

PERFORMANCE DATE 

Friday Nov.13 th , 7:30pm 

# ADULTS 

@ $7.00 

# SENIORS 

@ $5.00 

# STUDENTS 

(grades 1-12) 

@ $5.00 

# CHILDREN 

(preschool/K) 

@ $2.00 

Total $ 

Enclosed 

Saturday Nov.14th, 7:30pm 

TOTAL ENCLOSED 

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Please fill out the ticket order form completely and mail it with a self addressed stamped envelope to: 

BBHMS Alice in Wonderland Jr. Tickets 

c/o Brenda Foster 

10055 Glen Hollow Court, Brecksville, OH 44141 

If you have any questions, please call Brenda at (440) 773-1603. 

Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). 

authorized performance materials are also supplied by:MTI, 421 West 54 th Street, New York, NY 10019 

Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

Fif 

ifth Grade St uden 

ents 

SAVE THE DATES! 

COMING SOON... 

AUDITIONS: JANUARY 6th & 7th, 2010 

PRACTICE DATES: FEBRUARY 9th,10th,17th-19th, 2010 

DRESS REHEARSAL DATES: FEBRUARY 23rd & 25th, 

2010 

SHOW DATE: FEBRUARY 26TH, 2010 

Registration forms due at office October 30, 2009! 

Circus of our 

Stars! 

Our best talent 

performs! 

Special Guests 

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Join the Central School Book 

Club! 

Central School’s PSO is excited to offer an after school book discussion group. The Book Club will 

challenge students in an interesting and engaging manner. We have chosen four books from 

different genres that are contemporary and stimulating. Students will have a full month to read 

the assigned book. The student will need to spend time at home reading and thinking about the 

assigned book. The meetings will be enjoyable, with lively conversations! We will enjoy a small 

snack, book discussion and an activity pertaining to that month’s selection. The books and dates are 

below. We will meet from 3:15-4:45 in the Central School cafeteria. 

Informational Meeting 

Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett 

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman 

Kids will vote for this month’s book 

The Tale of Despereaux by Timothy Basil Ering 

Thursday, Nov. 5 th (3:15-4:15pm) 

discussed on Thursday, Dec. 3 rd 

discussed on Thursday, Jan. 14 th 

discussed on Thursday, Feb. 18 th 

discussed on Tuesday, March 16 th 

The Book Club is free to join. Students are responsible for supplying their own books. If your child 

is interested in joining the Club, please fill out the form below and return it to the school office by 

October 19, 2009. Place the form in an envelope marked “Central School Book Club.” If you have 

any questions call Sue Dalesio at 440 746-0131 or Jenny Gee at 440 526-8149. 

Thanks and Happy Reading! 

__________________________________________________________________________ 

Please return by October 19th 

______ Yes, I want to join the Central School Book Club. I plan to attend the meetings. 

Name_____________________________________________________ 

Teacher___________________________________________________ 

Grade____________________ Phone____________________________ 

Email______________________________ this is how we would like to communicate with your child 

Parent Name______________________________________ Willing to help out Y/N 

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Please invite your favorite 

older adult neighbors or relatives 

to a special event just for them. 

Friday, October 23 

9:00 am - 1:30 pm 

Senior Citizen Wellness Day 

9:00—9:30 Continental Breakfast 

9:30—10:00 Welcome Presentation 

10:00—11:00 Angelo & A.J. Petitti 

Petitti Garden Center 

Entrepreneur / Owner 

Petitti Garden Centers 

11:00—11:15 Break 

11:15—11:45 Ron Seballos 

Owner, Seballos Bakery 

11:45—12:30 Cheryl Wilson 

Artist/Instructor 

SeniorzArt 

11:00—12:30 Ongoing Wellness Activities 

Sign-up 

12:30—1:30 Lunch 

Create Your Own Window 

Garden, Cleveland Botanical 

Gardens 

Mini Chair Massages 

by Lisa Cooper LMT 

Entertainment provided by the Brecksville- 

Broadview Heights High School Men’s Choir 

The cities of Brecksville and 

Broadview Heights Human 

Services Departments along with 

C.A.P.A Present: 

The 12th Annual 

Senior Wellness Day 

The City of Brecksville 

Human Services Center 

2 Community Drive 

Brecksville, Ohio 44141 

Reservations Required 

Contact: 

Ted Lux, Brecksville 

Human Services Director 

Phone: (440) 526 –2499 

or 

Amy Washabaugh, Director 

Broadview Heights 

Human Services 

Phone: (440) 526-4685 

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to all that became Central PSO Members 

Roberta Bosley Lori Reagan Mary Kay Beduhn 

Caryn Cody Charlene Kovacs Linda Carney 

Rick & Kathy Golem Chaoxia Gu Ling-Tai Jang-Chen 

Sharon Means Karim & Connie Lopez Suzanne Kuhn 

Julie Seballos Joshua & Grace Kim Monica Shaheen 

Wendy Norris Debbie Razek Mariya Yamaletdzinau 

Dina Packard Laurie Restifo Kelly Palucki 

Marianne Pilat Trisha Lyons Lynn & George Holobinko 

Jan Omacht Barbara Toman Natalie Tilk 

Karen Kassel Jill McMahon Valerie Kerekanich 

Evette Gearhart Zhuo Meng & Yan Zhuang Carol Monaco & Glenn Hibben 

Bernadette Pejic Jennifer Evans Laura Bronstrup 

Carrie and Robert Hotaling Leah Livermore Diane Habranek 

Paula & Greg Wradisky Dacia & Gary Pitzer Beth Parker 

Janice Schenk Mary Grace & Jim Dimitrijevs Anka Majstorovic 

Lori Jakel Jennie Hickin Rose & Tony Blanc 

Tracy & David Doubler Kelly & Keith Horter Jina Demeo 

Michael & Jacqueline Ross Andrea Sherry Lisa Putka 

Caron & Lou Wargo Lios Zakelj George & Jenny Gee 

Mary Dolansky Lisa Mreimeier Michelle Shively 

Himali & Narayanan Raghavan Gina Cronauer Holly Hasman 

Rose Jenkins Eric & Stacey Clifford Jan Holcovic 

Cheryl Perez Michele Mihalich Ellen & John Kramer 

Kate Foulkes Ann Sandvick Mary Ann Krusinski 

Stacey Stefan Larry & Juliana Bowen Zhuo Meng & Yan Zhuang 

Janelle Bilek Claudia Griesme Ann Marie & Dave Williams 

Werner & Laura Sonntag Julien Lyden Kathleen Deuch 

Tricia Oswald Mary Sullivan Maria Camperchioli 

Lauri & Richard Toohey Theresa Lawton Maria & Chris Hartland 

Debbie Insana Jim & Rebecca Carroll Joyce Barchet 

Alicia DeSantis Audrey Yuknavich Nikki Kasmarcak 

Monica Eakin Hee Ja Lee Karen & John Graham 

Anna Marie Arsena-Armstrong Cathy Trump Christine Mingus 

Heidi Ewing JoAnn Farwell Julie Manley 

Jackie Tuckerman Sheila Newman Christine Hudacek 

Diane Kurrass Beth D’Anna Kim Traum 

Dan & Pat Jacobs Ayesha Erfan Anne Cooper 

Kate & Steve Churchin Aurelia Mino Jim and Evie Boulas 

Pam & Keith Knerem Carrie & Robert Hotaling Ruth Georgevich 

Jennifer Roush Kathleen Deegan Dena Moeritz 

Cindy Klaus Geff & Janis Gioia John & Meri Halupnik 

Laurie Schlikman Amy Ritchie Trina Galauner 

Georgia Jakovyevic Heather Morabito Alicia DeSAntis 

Jill Page Theresa Sternad Liz Nassif 

Elizabeth Luther Angie & Brandon Bradley Janet DiBaggio 

Linda LaMarca Lori Zabak Tina Urbnowicz 

Marguerite Greenlee Mary Paciorek Julie Ziebro-Latarski 

Kelly Eberflus Linda Begley Kim Johnson 

Scott & Jennifer Schneider Tammy & Matt Finn Jayne Drown 

Anne Robakowski Bob & Heidi Lemerise Beth O’Donell 

Kelly Boczulak Mary Baltas Sherry Cooper 

Lisa Petersen Ingrid Bryan Patrice Studniarz 

Du/Jessica Agostine Mimi Whitney Debbie Burkhart 

Amy Sowers Dianne Remington Rosario Clifford 

Lisa Geringer Darlene & Jerry Kinney Dana Rees 

Pam & Brian Root Barb DelRoso Renee & John Boblick 

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Salim & Rima Julien Joanne Kaminski Gretchen DeLuca 

Susan Vidovic Barbara Diver Terri & Dave Speck 

Heidi Munson Toni Straziuso Marilyn Dosen 

Erika Nagy Tim & Kathy Chambers Luna Tabba 

Jennifer Spears Sandy Lesesky Tracey Szczesniak-Fernberg 

Dawn Matejka Chris & Stacy Cook Arleene Wiedlund 

Jean & Stan Pajka Theresa Fallon Suzanne Orlando 

Melissa Rohrer Carrie Rini & Douglas Foor Lisa Wong 

Laurie Milicia Joey Glassco Beth Tupa 

Nancy Gammato Jill Sheplavy Michelle & Scott Williamson 

David & Nuvia Martin Lisa Romito Mike & Lidia Dobronos 

Andrea Diedrick Marissa Wilk Kelly Livingston 

Arminda Boyne Mary Brumbaugh Sue Ryan 

Kate & Steve Churchin Jill Sheplavy Cathy Castro 

Tim & Cindy Riley Salim & Rima Julien Rosemary Farag 

Sue Tyler Kathy Bazil Gosha & Derek Madej 

Daniel Kang Wendy Mau Karen & Terry Mitchell 

Cheryl Priest Stacey & John Asimou Hamida Merchant 

Lidia Hooke Kim Angle Paula Gilbride 

Nicole Telzsow Sue & Tony Dalesio Kathleen Drinko 

Eric and Stacey Clifford Leah Corbo Sandy Gordon 

Bonnie Green Candice Beaver Patricia Hedrick 

Jayne Pandy Patty Steer Kim Eastman 

Leigh Hall Irene & Matthew Boehlefeld Dawn Allen 

Shayne Jablonski Barb Johnson John & Connie Popielarczyk 

Robin Kulik Michael & Nikki Topoly Ruth Perozeni 

Mary LaPlante Carol Nixon Jennie Zheng 

Meena Humchad Bill & Ginny Kubiak Lottie Kraguljac 

Vera Matic Sharon Potoczak Debbie Brooks 

Melanie Ropchock Mr. Jan & Suzanne Sorige Shelly Frederick 

Laura Robusto Melinda Fazioli Jeff Marlow 

Laura Bouchahine Linda Richardson Sara Good 

Melissa & Russ Kocher Mike & Monica Boyko Brenda Foster 

Mike Pakert Kylie Hulten Cheri Lydel 

Kaitlin Blamble Dena Wilson Schwertle family 

Bruce & Lynne Wilson Shizuka Masaki Tina Nelson 

Christina & Michael Chase Cheryl Carcioppolo Padmaja Maroju 

Julie O’Donnell 

Rob & Lisa Hager 

Respect and Connect Week 

was a smashing success at Central this year. Celebrated from September 28 – October 2, students followed guidance 

lessons that encouraged them to respect each other and make connections with new people. Did you see the yellow 

wristbands Monday and Tuesday, all students pledged to use the SAFE strategies when handling any conflicts at school 

with thumbprints. Don’t know what those are Your student can fill you in. Wednesday and Thursday students looked at 

photos of people who appear very different from them and were asked to make possible connections to themselves. If 

you find this confusing, take a look at the bulletin board outside the cafeteria in the main hallway for winning examples. 

Friday was Mix It Up at lunch day, a big favorite at Central. 

The following week, 30 prizes were awarded to those who made the best connections. PSO funding made the 

goodie-filled water bottles possible, and special thanks go to Star Sports for donating Bees pencils to help fill our bottles. 

Mrs. Schwertle, Mrs. Wiesler, Sue Dalesio and Ann Marie Williams planned the exciting week. Warm bee thanks go out 

to all our volunteers who made all the lunch time activities run so smoothly: Debbie Brooks, Kathy Chambers, Deanne 

Giordano, Melissa Kocher, Erika Nagy, Darlene Perelka, Dacia Pitzer, and Michelle Williamson. 

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THE BRECKSVILLE – BROADVIEW HEIGHTS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 

2009 - 2010 Membership Drive 

Join us to enrich the education of our children 

Imagine being able to touch the lives of thousands of students. 

You can do just that by becoming a member of the Brecksville- 

Broadview Heights Schools Foundation. Over the past year, members 

and contributors provided funding for enrichment grants to teachers 

for innovative programs that reached more than 2,000 students. They 

also helped us award $23,000 in scholarships to graduating high school 

seniors to help make their dreams of a college education a reality. You 

are invited to join now or renew your membership. Just fill out the 

form below and return it with your check today. Your membership 

dues are tax deductible. 

In addition to the membership program, the Foundation offers 

memorial funds to keep the memory of a loved one alive while 

enriching the education of our students. If you have any questions 

about this fund, or any aspect of the Schools Foundation, please 

call 440-740-4785. 

Six of the 42 Schools Foundation 2009 scholarship recipients. 

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2009-2010 Membership Form 

Name________________________________________________Phone__________________________ 

Address ________________________________________ City ______________________Zip ________ 

Email _______________________________________________________________________________ 

Check the membership category you prefer: 

I would like to become an Annual Sustaining Member. Enclosed is my check for $25. 

I would like to become an Annual Contributing Member. Enclosed is my check for $50. 

I would like to become an Honor Roll Member. Enclosed is my check for $100 or more. 

I would like to make a donation. Enclosed is my check for $________. 

I would like more information about volunteering as a Friend of the Foundation. 

Please return this form with your check made payable to: 

Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Foundation 

6638 Mill Rd., Brecksville, Ohio 44141 

schoolsfoundation@bbhcsd.org 

MD0910 

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