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Stanton Middle School teachers and students will benefit next year from a $225,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Education. The grant is entitled “2010-2011 TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS TECHNOLOGY GRANT.” Read more »
As part of the Davey School Orchard project, Debbie Miller, a diagnostician with Davey Institute will present a “Fruit Tree Talk” about planting, growing and caring for the backyard orchard. Her presentation will be free and open to the public on Monday May 24th at 6:30 P.M. at Davey Elementary located at 196 N. Prospect in Kent.
Debbie is a plant pathologist (tree doctor) at the Davey Institute and the vice-chair of the Kent City Shade Tree Commission. She has earned two Masters degrees in plant pathology and education. She will cover selection of fruit trees, planting, care, and insect and disease control.
This free presentation is offered as part of the Davey School Orchard Dedication. The orchard will be dedicated to retiring Principal, Linda Walker, in gratitude for her many years of service. The dedication will take place at the Davey Orchard the following afternoon, May 25th at 2:40 P.M. all are welcome.
Dear Kent Community Members,
At this time of year, we think of the rite of spring as a rebirth, a reawakening. We reclaim from Old Man Winter what’s ours in our yards, our flowers, and our trees. Spring is a new beginning in nature’s cycle.
Ironically, in schools, the rite of spring is a completion, a wrapping-up. Our students are concluding their school year with a battery of tests, to include the Ohio Achievement Assessments (OAA) in elementary and middle schools and the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) in high school. Each year, we anticipate increases in our test results. We anticipate and hope for excellent results this year!
One of schooling’s most definitive acts of completion is graduation. Students graduating from preschool, kindergarten, 5th, 8th, and 12th grades are parents’ greatest sources of pride. The following dates are important for community members who wish to participate in the various activities for our Roosevelt seniors.
May 18, 7:00 PM, Roosevelt Scholar and Achievement Awards Program
May 21, 8:10 AM, Roosevelt Senior Honors Assembly/Senior Slide Show
June 6, 1:00 PM, Senior Baccalaureate at KSU MAC Center
June 6, 2:30 PM, Roosevelt Commencement at KSU MAC Center
I congratulate our Roosevelt seniors, members of the Class of 2010! I also thank you the parents for all of the support that you gave these graduates. Without the help of our parents, our schools could not be as successful as they are.
Finally, I am proud to announce that the Kent Board of Education approved at its April board meeting two new administrative appointments: Tom Larkin as Assistant Superintendent/ Personnel Director and Abbey Bolton as Davey Principal. Congratulations and best wishes to these two individuals!
In closing, we approach the end of another school year with confidence. Nevertheless, I warn all families that we stress academic rigor to the very end of the year. For students in grades preschool through 11, the rigor continues through June 4. As it has been said, “It’s not over until it’s over!”
Sincerely,
Dr. Joe Giancola
Superintendent
From the Superintendent
Dear Kent Parents, Students, and Friends,
With the beginning of a new school year comes an excitement about what awaits our students in the classrooms. I extend my heartiest words of welcome to each and every student, family, and staff member in Kent! This year, take advantage of every opportunity we offer to visit us!
For many details about the start of our new school year, please feel free to navigate our excellent Web site at www.kentschools.net for all of the information you need about your children’s programs and school buildings. In Kent Schools, we have made a strong commitment to technology as a tool for communicating with our parents and for teaching our students.
Traditionally, I introduce new Kent administrators in this August/September letter. Read more »