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perryite
Periodical of the Perry Local School District
March 2015
This Issue
District News............................2, 4
Senior Moments...........................3
Athletics........................................5
Genoa Elementary........................6
T.C. Knapp Elementary................7
Lohr Elementary..........................8
Watson Elementary......................9
Whipple Heights Elementary.....10
Pfeiffer Intermediate..................11
Edison Middle School.......... 12-13
Perry High School................ 14-15
Community News.......................16
Perry Local Schools
Mission
To emphasize excellence in learning
and provide opportunities
for every child to realize his/her
potential in a safe environment. To
encourage students to
become responsible, productive citizens
and life-long learners.
For the most up-to-date Perry Local Schools information,
visit our website at perrylocal.org
volume XXIV • Number 4
District News
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Board of Education
Betsy Elum ............................................... President
David Ramos ....................................Vice President
Doug Brown ............................................... Member
Marlene Capuano ..................................... Member
Jim Casey ................................................... Member
Perry Administration
4201 13th Street, SW
Massillon, Ohio 44646
330-477-8121
Fax: 330-478-6184
perrylocal.org
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mr. Marty Bowe.............................. Superintendent
Mr. Tom Ryan...................Assistant Superintendent
Mrs. Marcia Higgins............................ Secretary to
Superintendent
Treasurer’s Office
330-477-8121
Fax: 330-478-6174
Mr. Jeff Bartholomew..............................Treasurer
Ms. Sheryl Shaw Stewart.......Business Operations
Curriculum/EMIS/Gifted/Pupil Services/Tech.
Mrs. Mandy Gardinsky.. Continuous Improvement
Ms. Debbie Poland ........ Curriculum & Instruction
Mrs. Heide Hamit ......................EMIS Coordinator
Mr. Joe Hug............ Gifted & Talented Coordinator
Mrs. Rebekah Silla ........Director of Pupil Services
Mr. Brian Paisley ................Director of Technology
Food Service
330-477-3486
Mrs. Janet McLeese....... Food Service Coordinator
Maintenance/Building & Grounds
330-477-8121, Ext. 1019
Mr. Mark Randulic................................ Supervisor
Transportation/Bus Garage
330-477-1300
Fax: 330-477-3729
Mrs. Mitzi Wagner................................. Supervisor
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Greetings, Perry Residents!
It’s hard to believe March is upon us already, especially when the weather has made it seem
like a perpetual January! Despite these cold temperatures, we can say emphatically that the
weather has not slowed our students down one bit. Inside these pages you’ll get another brief
glimpse of some of the wonderful
things they are accomplishing,
as well as a look at some of the
happenings inside our schools.
As always, we thank you for your
support of our kids--Perry would
not be what we are without you.
Go Perry!!!
Sincerely,
Marty Bowe & Betsy Elum
Marty Bowe
Superintendent
&
Betsy Elum
Board President
Attention Parents/Guardians of
2015-2016 NEW Kindergarten Students
Please join us for two Perry events:
Kindergarten Ready or Not - March 12 - 6:00 p.m. - Sippo Library
Join us at the Sippo Library to learn more about the world of kindergarten at Perry Local
Schools. Hear information from district personnel to help prepare your child for this important
transition.
Kindergarten Registration
1. Please register your new kindergarten student for the 2015-2016 school year at your child’s
home school:
• Genoa Elementary - March 24 (Last names A-L) - 4:30-7:00 p.m.;
March 26 (Last names M-Z) - 4:30-7:00 p.m.
• T.C. Knapp Elementary - March 24 (Last names A-L) - 4:30-7:00 p.m.;
March 26 (Last names M-Z) - 4:30-7:00 p.m.
• Lohr Elementary - March 26 (all students) - 4:30-7:00 p.m.
• Watson Elementary - March 24 (Last names A-L) - 4:30-7:00 p.m.;
March 26 (Last names M-Z) - 4:30-7:00 p.m.
• Whipple Elementary - March 24 (Last names A-L) - 4:30-7:00 p.m.;
March 26 (Last names M-Z) - 4:30-7:00 p.m.
2. The following information needs to be completed and brought to the kindergarten
registration:
•Enrollment Packet (available at perrylocal.org - Click on the New Student Enrollment
Forms - right hand side under Quick Links) or get an enrollment packet to complete at
your child’s home school
• Student’s birth certificate
• Student’s social security card
• Parent/Guardian’s driver’s license
• Proof of Residency - If you own your home, bring your current utility bill with
service address. If you rent, bring your rent or lease agreement with landlord’s contact
information and current utility bill with service address.
• Immunization record
• Custody papers (if applicable)
• Copy of student’s IEP/ETR/504 plan (if applicable)
• Copy of student’s Gifted Test Scores (if applicable)
March 2015
Senior Moments
PRIDE
EXCELLENCE
TRADITION
Hope everyone had a great February
2015! May the memories of the old
year (2014) be the lesson of the New
Bette
Year (2015). A Valentine is such a
nice way to remember special people
and during this time we send out messages of love and sweetness to each
one. Amethyst is the February birthstone and the flower is the violet.
Distinguished days include; the 14th, Valentine’s Day, the 16th, Presidents’
Day and March 8, Daylight Savings begins.
NEWS FLASH
The Perry Players will celebrate their 54th Anniversary by presenting the
hilarious “The Addams Family”, a Broadway Musical Comedy. Discount
coupons are available for all Senior Citizens for Sunday, March 29, at 2:30
p.m., the Matinee only. You may deduct $5.00 for your reserved seat ticket.
If you are in need of a coupon please contact Central Office at 330-4778121. Our special thanks to Louie Mattachione for remembering our senior
citizens.
WHAT GOES UP, BUT NEVER COMES DOWN? Your age!
ATTENTION
Please plan to be in attendance for the Perry Senior Citizens Spring BINGO
event, held at Edison Middle School, Tuesday, March 24, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served free to all Perry Township residents.
Remember to fill out the registration form and mail in today (form attached).
DID YOU KNOW? Mr. Bill Parcells was the first football coach to have
a Gatorade Dump in 1985.
STARK PARKS
Enjoy a performance of the Jazz Workshop of Stark Parks. Their Winter
Season begins February 26, 2015, and features the music of Count Basie,
Woody Herman, Buddy Rich and other great Jazz legends. Hot Chocolate
will be provided; YUM, YUM!
PLACES OF INTEREST
Stark County has many interesting Historical Museums. They include the
Pro Football Hall of Fame, Malone University, the McKinley Presidential
Library, the National Historic First Ladies Site, Maps Air Museum and
Walsh University at the Hoover Historical Center, just to name a few. There
are many, many, and more in our area to visit.
SPRING LUNCHEON
The Annual Spring Luncheon for Perry Township Senior Citizens will be
held on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 12:00 p.m., at Edison Middle School.
Please make plans to be in attendance. Please make your reservations (form
attached). The cost is $3.00; you may pay at the door. The entertainment
will be provided by “Perry Pipers.” Y’all Come!
The Perry Township Police Department sends out many thanks to the Perry
Community for their “yes” vote on the 1/2 mill levy which was renewed
this past November 2014.
Friendship is so many things, one of which is happily shared moments.
With Perry Pride,
CELEBRATE: Happy Birthday to all Perry Township Senior Citizens, a
day to celebrate “YOU”! We wish you a wonderful day and an incredible
year.
2015 Senior Citizen Bingo
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Edison Middle School
Spring Luncheon
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
12:00 p.m. at Edison Middle School
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District News
2015-2016
Preschool Enrollment
A screening for preschool-age children who are typically
developing and are eligible for preschool enrollment for the
2015-2016 school year is scheduled for Monday, March 23, at T.
C. Knapp Elementary. This does not include children enrolling
in Kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year. Children must
turn 3 years old before August 1. Children must demonstrate ageappropriate speech/language skills, play skills, social skills, and
behavior to be considered for enrollment. All typical peers must
be reliably toilet-trained before classes begin in August. If your
child meets these criteria and you are interested in scheduling
a screening appointment, please contact Ashley Reinhart,
beginning on March 2, at 330-915-5307. More information can
also be found on the Perry Preschool website at http://perrylocal.
org/preschool.
Join us on Friday,
March 26, for a
District Wide Hat Day!
All of Perry Local Schools will be participating in Perry’s Hat Day for just $1.
You can wear a baseball hat, a beret, a cowboy hat, or any kind of crazy hat!
All the money raised will go to the Perry Athletic Hall of Fame. The school
that raises the most money will get to choose what Non-Profit Organization the
money will go to the following year, along with bragging rights!
Please participate by wearing a hat to help raise money for the Perry Athletic
Hall of Fame.
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March 2015
Athletic
News
Athletics Hall of Fame
The Perry HS Athletics Hall of Fame induction
ceremony was held at the McKinley Eagles and catered
by Mr. Mikes on January 10, 2015. Emceed by Perry
graduate Dan Belford, inductees Bob DiAntonio,
Travis Kovach, Doug Lantz, Jeff Lessig, Jim Luke,
Steve Luke, Lauren Cline (Muhlbach), Ron Sense,
Zach Slates, Shelly Hinkle (Smart), and the 1969
undefeated football team shared tears, cheers, and
plenty of laughter. Perry pride was on full display as
over 200 people celebrated at the most attended Hall
of Fame banquet to date.
Dave Riggs
Announced as
Federal League
Coach
of the Year!
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The goal of the Hall of Fame is to build on our
sense of community and pull generations of Perry
supporters together. The January banquet featured
1959 graduate Ron Sense. His stories of the early days
of Perry were poignant and heart-felt. Jeff Lessig, a
1969 graduate, went from playing in the auxiliary
gym at Perry High School to Chrysler Arena at the
University of Michigan (Jeff played for Bowling
Green). The 1969 team featured over 20 players and
coaches; camaraderie, fellowship, and fond memories
filled the room with Perry pride, and possibly a few
embellishments from their days at PHS. Doug Lantz,
a 1976 graduate, credited the 1969 football team for
getting him interested in Perry athletics. Steve Luke,
from the Class of 2004, explained how his father
(1971 graduate Jim Luke) instilled in him the attitude
and effort it took to be a success at Perry and in life.
Each member of the 2015 Hall of Fame class credited
Perry in helping them become successful not only in
athletics but in other pursuits as well. To our 2015
class of athletes and coaches: You make Perry proud.
The Hall of Fame committee thanks you for your
contributions to Perry pride and excellence.
As we move forward, the Hall of Fame will be shifting
its celebration to the fall. The induction ceremony
will once again be held at the McKinley Eagles and
a golf outing is planned for Tam O’Shanter Golf
course on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Follow
us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
groups/688581014530457 for more information.
Together, we are Perry Pride, Excellence, and
Tradition.
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Genoa
Elementary
Opinion Writing Comes Alive!
Genoa’s 25th Annual Book Fair
Recently, opinion writing came alive for Genoa’s fourthgraders. Members of the Perry High School speech and
debate team shared a dynamic exchange on two topics:
“Under The Sea” is this year’s theme. The
sea is so intriguing and full of wonder, but
a place many of us won’t be able to visit.
Reading BOOKS, however, can transport
us to a time and place full of adventure,
joy, anticipation, fulfillment, and wonder!!
Librarian, Mrs. Mel Woodson, brings all
this to life by transforming the library at
Genoa into a beautiful sea. She also dresses
as different characters to help get students
excited about reading. All of this creativity
adds to the excitement of students wanting
(l to r) standing: Isabelle Perry, Brooke Moran,
to read. In past years she has been Dora,
Mrs. Woodson, Jersie Papacostas; kneeling Juan
A Mad Scientist, a Pinata, and Captain
Lopez, Hunter Adkins, Mia Lee.
Underpants, to name a few! The kids (and
staff too) are so excited to see who she is dressed like each day. Today’s Readers Our Future
Leaders (written in memory of my uncle, Dr. Dunnerstick- leader and avid reader).
• Should cursive writing be banned?
• Should parents help their student with homework?
The students had an opportunity to see two sides of a
topic debated and were also able to see how a debate
is conducted. The fourth-graders learned how to back
up their opinion with facts as well as how to open and
close an argument. Genoa students are now working on
an opinion piece of their own and are looking forward to
sharing their work in a similar format.
Second Graders
Get a Visitor!
Genoa second-graders enjoyed a visit from Patti Rante
from the Perry Sippo Branch of the Stark County Library
during the month of October. The students enjoyed
wonderful stories and fun activities during her visit.
The stories were all Autumn-related and got the children
very excited for the season! The students discussed
story elements, characters, and sequence of events as
an extension of her visit. We can’t wait for her to come
back to visit in November!
Literacy and Art Night
Literacy and Art make a perfect combination! Genoa’s Winter
Literacy and Art Night had over 170 people in attendance. Local
children’s author, Dawn Clark read her new book Squiggly Gets
Glasses, and pizza was provided by Jett’s Pizza of Massillon.
Stark County District Library - Perry Sippo Branch set up a
nice display, literature-based artwork was displayed all throughout
the halls and there were many creative activities set up across the
gym for students to enjoy. We had such an exciting evening! The
Genoa Title Team (pictured left) and Mrs. Sauls (pictured above with John Smith) would
like to thank students from Mrs. Minor’s Wealth Management class, Mrs. Wells and the Teacher
Academy for volunteering their time. A special thank you also goes out to our families for
braving the cold weather and coming out to make this night such a success. Thank You!
Mad Science
Genoa Title Team
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Genoa Elementary
519 Genoa Road, SW
Massillon, Ohio 44464
330-478-6171
Fax: 330-478-6173
Mrs. DaNita Berry
Principal
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Mrs. Patty Knotts
Secretary
Perry Schools had the pleasure of having Dr. Weirdo and
his entourage come to Genoa Elementary and share a “Mad
Science” presentation for all grades K-4. The students
watched, listened, learned, and PARTICIPATED in engaging
science experiments that kept them enthralled with Dr.
Weirdo the entire time. In addition to the Mad Science
presentation, students were offered the opportunity to sign
up for a six week, after school program at Genoa. Dr. Weirdo
and friends come and continue to pique the science minds of
all student participants. Mad Science instructors provide age
appropriate activities by dividing the students into two, grade
level learning groups (K-2 and 3-4). This division ensures
the learning is targeted to students’ interests, abilities, and knowledge. Students also leave with
“Make It-Take It” items each week. Most importantly, our little scientists leave with a great
sense of wonder and thirst for MORE SCIENCE!!!
March 2015
T.C. Knapp Elementary
Mother and Son Night
Camping chairs, sleeping bags, mother and son,
oh my! Jellystone Park and Yogi Bear came
to visit T.C. Knapp on January 23. A special
thanks to PAKT for sponsoring this annual
entertaining night out for our boys
and their moms. Refreshments were
served while the movie “Yogi Bear”
played on the big screen. Spending
time with mom made us all “smarter
than the average bear!”
Art Show and Literacy Night
On February 5, our Knapp Title team and
our Art teacher Mrs. Julia Davis hosted
a night full of creative masterpieces,
math games, and literacy activities
for our students and families to enjoy.
Students listened intently to our special
guest author, Dawn Clark, as she read
her original story “Squiggly Gets
Glasses.” The gym and cafeteria were
transformed into an art gallery where
students’ beautifully
framed artwork was
on display. The night
was amazing for all
students, parents, and
staff.
Playing Like
Professionals
“That. . . was. . .
breathtaking!” exclaimed
Brooklyn, a T.C. Knapp
fourth-grader, at the end
of the Canton Symphony
Young People’s Concert
on January 22.
That
sentiment was echoed by
her classmates and their
teachers as they headed
back to school from the
Zimmerman Performance
Hall. The program began
with a musical tour of
Norway through Grieg’s
“Holberg Suite” followed by the world premiere of
“World Piece” in which the Knapp students played their
recorders with the Canton Symphony. The final piece
of the concert featured Wu Man, the world’s leading
performer on the Chinese pipa. In a follow-up writing
assignment, these student comments were shared: “Wu
Man was so crazy awesome at the pipa. I actually felt
the vibration of all of the instruments,” said Joslyn.
“Bringing the recorder to play with them was cool,”
said Evan. “Orchestra, U R AWESOME,” added Tate.
Finally, Morgan said, “That was the best day of my life.
Thank you so much.” Seeing a world-class musician
and a professional orchestra perform truly was an
experience of a lifetime.
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100th Day of School
The kindergarten and first-grade students of T.C. Knapp went all out to celebrate 100 days of
learning in school. Teachers planned exciting cross-curricular activities throughout the day to
engage their classes. Students built a 100 cup tower, chained together 100 paper links, wrote
100 words, put together a 100 piece puzzle, estimated if jars had greater than or less than
100 items inside, graphed 100 shapes, and made hats showcasing the number 100 with tens
frames. “It is such a fun day for these kids,” said first-grade teacher Anne Bennett. Fellow
teacher, Tina Carbenia, agreed, stating, “One hundred is a huge number to our kindergarteners,
and we have so much fun playing with that number for one full day.”
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T.C. Knapp Elementary
5151 Oakcliff, SW
Canton, Ohio 44706
330-478-6174
Fax: 330-477-4542
Ms. Tricia Self
Principal
Mrs. Laurie Essig
Secretary
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Lohr Elementary
Valentine’s Day
With the help from the PTO, Lohr students had a blast
showing and sharing their love for the school, staff
and fellow students! Students had a great time making
and showing off their creativity though their Valentine
boxes and reminding friends why they care. Teachers
integrated the special, sweet holiday into daily lessons
by learning about fractions using Hershey bars in math
and learning about the history of Valentine’s Day in
Social Studies. We had a great time showing our love
from learning.
PTO Sock Hop
All Lohr students and families were
invited to the first annual PTO Sock
Hop on January 23. Many came
dressed in their ‘50s attire to dance,
play games and enjoy refreshments
from our ‘50s diner.
All the
p ar ticipants
had
fun,
dancing
to
“Twist and Shout,” the “Hand
Jive,” and other oldies. The next
PTO evening events include the
Princess Ball and Boys’ Night Out.
The PTO are excited to see Lohr
Students at each of the events.
My Life, Your Life and True to Life
Students in the gifted classroom at Lohr Elementary recently identified similarities and
differences between fiction and nonfiction texts. These students read published autobiographies
written by their classmates that would also serve as gifts to friends and families. As students
were asked to reflect on the activity, Cheyenne Slingluff shared, “I liked it because I got
to learn things about my classmates I didn’t know before.” Author signing and author
interviews completed the book reporting process. After they returned from the holiday break,
they continued their nonfiction studies and recently shared presentations which served as a
culmination to nonfiction biographic studies. Students walked through the research process
and were give multiple options of presentation format. Some chose to create scrapbooks,
deliver a letter from the person through hand-made puppets, or bring the subject to GIS utilizing
costume and props. Some even wrote diary entries or produced Powerpoint presentations in
a timeline format. Mrs. Brown, the GIS teacher, shared, “I am constantly amazed at the
ingenuity displayed by these young people.”
The elementary GIS students will be combining to present an Expert Expo at Whipple
Elementary on Thursday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. Prepare to be amazed!
Stay Connected
Lohr Elementary
5300 Richville Drive, SW
Navarre, Ohio 44662
330-484-3924
Fax: 330-484-4987
Mrs. Andrea Clements
Principal
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Mrs. Karen Noggle
Secretary
100th Day
The Lohr Kindergarten classes celebrated the 100th Day of School! The students had fun
making necklaces with 100 fruit loops, hats with 100 stickers, and bringing in 100 items from
home. They ended the day with enjoying a snack that was shaped like 100!
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Watson Elementary
IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS
Parcc Testing for
Third and Fourth-Graders
FOURTH GRADE • Spring
Language Arts.................................. March 10, 11, 12
Fundraiser Fun
In the fall, our students raised $8,530.48 during our Walk-AThon Fundraiser. We celebrated this success with an assembly
called PIE IN THE FACE. Every student that turned in $30.00
had the opportunity to throw a pie in staff member’s face. Many
staff members, PTO members, and even our Superintendent
and Assistant Superintendent, Marty Bowe and Tom Ryan,
participated in the fabulous fun! Our chocolate, whipped cream
smiles were laughed at and enjoyed by all!
FOURTH GRADE • End of Year Time Frame
Math......................................................... April 16-17
Social Studies...................................................May 5
Language Arts:...............................................April 28
THIRD GRADE • SPRING
Reading OAA................................................ April 21
THIRD GRADE • End of the Year Time Frame
Math..........................................................April 14-15
Have A Heart for Akron Children’s Hospital
Watson Elementary School became “Change Bandits” for the
11th year as part of 98.1 WKDD’s Have a Heart, Do Your Part
Radiothon to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital. Watson students
donated their piggy bank money, loose change and even some
birthday money to help the kids in need. The whole school became
miracle makers as each classroom tried to raise the most money.
The top three classes were Mrs. Meeks (Grade 3), Mr. Tilley (Grade
1) and Mrs. Rochford (Kindergarten). Mrs. Eisenbrei’s third-grade
class created a Crayon Factory and sold fun-shaped recycled
crayons for 25 cents to help raise money for Akron Children’s
during lunch. The school had two bake sales, face painting for $1,
and Jeans Days with a donation for staff members. Pizza lunches
with a favorite staff member were also raffled off to the students
who donated. Many students became involved by making their
own collection jar and asking for donations from family and
friends. Watson students also collected 175 boxes of Valentines
for the patients to pass out to their family, friends and staff at the
hospital.
On Saturday, February 14, Watson Elementary School
presented Akron Children’s Hospital with a check for over
$5,000! It was quite a celebration as many people were amazed
that an elementary school of fewer than 400 students could raise
so much money for other children. This brings their 11 year total donation to Akron
Children’s Hospital to over $35,000, every penny of which goes directly to patient care.
Watson Elementary knows how truly blessed we all are to have such an amazing facility so
close to home, as everyone has or knows of someone who has been touched by this miracle
making hospital. It’s all about Kids Helping Kids and Watson Elementary, again, had a heart,
and did their part for the kids at Akron Children’s.
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Literacy Night/Art Show
Come meet a REAL LIVE AUTHOR! We are so
excited for the author of Squiggly Gets Glasses, Dawn
Clark, to join us on March 5 from 5:30-7:30. Students
and their families will have the pleasure of hearing her
read her book. Watson students will also showcase their
wonderful art pieces throughout our building. Many
activities and learning will be presented. Please, come
join in on all of the fantastic fun! Be on the lookout for
more information to be sent home!
Stay Connected
Watson Elementary
515 Marion Avenue, NE
Massillon, Ohio 44646
330-832-8100
Fax: 330-832-1427
Mr. Nicholas Huskins Mrs. Marcia Pennington
Principal
Secretary
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Whipple Heights Elementary
WHIPPLE HEIGHTS HOT SHOTS –
Celebrating “20 Years” of Hoops for Heart
expert expo
Whipple Heights Elementary is proud to host one of
the two elementary gifted education units in the district.
This spring even bigger things are coming as Whipple
hosts the district’s first EXPERT EXPO. This event
will feature the amazing displays of all 56 of Perry’s
elementary gifted students from all 5 buildings. Students
will come together in Whipple’s gymnasium May 7, from
6:30-7:30 p.m., to showcase the results of several weeks
of research, note-taking, and project-based learning that
has made them EXPERTS on their chosen topic. Parents,
friends, and family are invited to attend and check out
the amazing talents of these unique students. Whipple’s
staff is thrilled to be able
to support these students
and spread the word
about our district’s gifted
program!
The Whipple Heights Hot Shots,
continue to “wow” the crowds with
their amazing basketball tricks as they
entertained at Genoa, Knapp, Denison,
Sandy Valley and Whipple Elementary.
The Hot Shots travel to area schools
for the American Heart Association to
perform Kick-off Assemblies for Jump
Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart.
Their goal is to teach students how
to have a healthy lifestyle and fight
the possibilities of heart disease and
stroke. They also performed half-time
shows at the Perry vs. Jackson boys’
basketball game and for the Canton Charge. Lastly, they performed a show for the Perry
Board of Education meeting and had the opportunity to travel to the OAHPERD Convention
at Kalahari in Sandusky, Ohio, as the convention demonstration team. We want to wish them
luck and congratulate them on their success!
Furthermore, students at Whipple Heights Elementary participated in the 20th Celebration
of Hoops for Heart on February 25-27. They had a fabulous celebration and donations are
still coming in! They hope to meet their goal of $8,000.00. Each student who collected at
least $5 will receive individual thank you gifts and Whipple will receive physical education
equipment. Thank you to everyone for supporting this worthwhile event!
Remember, the best way to take care of your heart is to eat healthy and make exercise a
regular part of your everyday life! For more information and pictures visit www.facebook.
com/WhipplePhysEd.MrsThomas.
Becoming Published Authors
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Whipple Heights Elementary
4800 12th Street, NW
Canton, Ohio 44708
330-478-6177
Fax: 330-478-6179
Mr. Joe Hug
Principal
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Mrs. Kathy Evans
Secretary
Whipple’s Literacy Night/Art Show was held January
22 and was another huge success. The theme of the
night was the Art of Reading. All of the art projects
were designed around different children’s books. The
children worked hard in Mrs. Mullane’s class to create
projects that coincided with the books. Our star for
the night was children’s author Dawn Clark. Mrs.
Clark read her story Squiggly Gets Glasses, and the
students were able to design their own glasses as well
as illustrate a page in the story. As our families walked
the halls, they hunted for art work to answer scavenger
hunt questions and participated in at least one of our
literacy activities. The students had the opportunity
to make either paper puppets for the story, Giraffe’s
Can’t Dance; paint a picture with “snow” for the story, A Snowy Day; color a picture of Pete
the Cat and add groovy buttons; or decorate their own caterpillar for the story, The Hungry
Caterpillar. We even raffled off one basket full of art supplies, one basket full of literacy
activities, and five autographed Squiggly Gets Glasses books. It certainly was a night full of
rich literature experiences!
March 2015
Pfeiffer Intermediate
d.a.r.e.
At the D.A.R.E. Graduation
Ceremony held on January
21, outstanding 6th-graders
Jahari Harris, Caroline
Kamerer, and William
Hughes II were recognized
as the Top D.A.R.E.
Students for the second
quarter grading period.
They are asked to take a
pledge to stay alcohol,
tobacco and drug free, to
live without violence and
continue to spread the knowledge of D.A.R.E. with others. These students were chosen as the
top students due to the time and effort they put into making these lessons personal and sharing,
not only what they learned, but how they are applying it to their lives. What really set these
students apart was their ability to convey the D.A.R.E. teachings into their final essay, which
outlines how the D.A.R.E. curriculum has impacted their lives. They also have excellent class
participation and demonstrate good character. Officer Blanc appreciates the work that ALL
students put into the essays and enjoyed reading each of them. Congratulations to all second
quarter students for graduating from the D.A.R.E. program!
Lunch with PHS Students
Pfeiffer held a walk-a-thon to raise funds for the school. Every student that raised at least
$100 was invited to a catered lunch where the students sat and ate with students from the high
school.
Rube Goldberg
Mrs. Woofter’s fifth-grade students at Pfeiffer spent
two months building Rube Goldberg Machines. They
showcased their machines the afternoon of January
23 in Pfeiffer’s LRC. Their challenge was to create a
machine using at least three simple machines, four
energy transfers, using eight steps with the ultimate goal
of raising a golf ball ten centimeters. The students had
a blast building their machines and learned a lot about
problem solving, scientific processes, and working with
a team.
Person of Character
Fifth grade math teacher Mrs. Kelsey Whitfield was
honored as the Perry Local 2014-2015 Person of
Character on October 21, 2014, by Character
Counts! in Stark County. Mrs. Whitfield routinely
goes above and beyond for her students. Last summer
she developed, organized and ran a summer math camp
for students entering fifth-grade as a way to strengthen
their math skills and ease their transition to Pfeiffer.
She demonstrates a caring attitude towards her students
and they enjoy being in her class. Congratulations Mrs.
Whitfield!
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Pfeiffer Intermediate
4315 13th Street, SW
Massillon, Ohio 44646
330-478-6163
Fax: 330-478-6800
Mr. Chad Merritt
Principal
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Mrs. Marianne DiCicco
Secretary
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Edison
Middle School
Scholastic Art Awards
Buddstrong
On December 6, 2014, a #Buddstrong Benefit Dinner
fundraiser was held to help with the medical expenses
of Edison Middle School teacher Sharon Budd who
was critically injured over the summer. The McKinley
Eagles hosted the night included dinner from Mr.
Mike’s Catering, raffles, and a live auction by Whipple
Auction & Realty .The Edison Middle School staff
was able to present Sharon and her husband Randy a
check for $30,489.00 from the proceeds of the evening.
Thank you to all who participated and donated to make
the evening such a big success!
Perry History Club
On March 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Perry Police
Building lower level we will have a featured speaker.
Mrs. Nancy Snyder from Pike Township will be
speaking on the old Melscheimer school. On March
21 we will have our Founder’s Day “all you can eat”
Pancake Sausage Breakfast at the Perry Grange at
6300 Richville Dr SW, Massillon from 7:30 to 11:00
a.m. Cost is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 10
and under. This fund-raiser is to benefit the 1893 Genoa
school.
Congratulations to these Edison students who won awards in the 2015 Scholastic Art Contest!
Over 5,000 regional entries were judged and Edison represented Perry very well! Receiving
Honorable Mentions were Kayla Burlingame, Kelsie Everitt, Alaina Hastings, Lauren
Lieser, and Nathan Hall with two. Silver Key winners were Camdyn Crookston, Paige
Curry, Jason Lacourt, Kennedy Thomas, and Natalie Watson. The Silver Key works were
on display at Kent State Stark Campus and these students took part in the awards ceremony
as well.
Edison OSU Honor Band
Congratulations to the following Edison
Middle School 7th and 8th-grade band
members for being selected to perform in The
Ohio State Honor Band Festival to be held
on Saturday, February 21, at The Ohio State
University.
7th grade: Lauren Carpenter
8th Grade: Rocco Grossi, Mackenzie Scott,
Lauren Cooney
These students were selected from over 800
nominations across the state of Ohio and are
being recognized for their hard work and dedication in our Edison Bands. The students will
have the opportunity to work with OSU professors, guest conductors, and other middle school
students from across the state of Ohio, as well as perform in a concert featuring two 7thgrade and two 8th-grade Honor Bands. The 8th-Grade Honor Bands will be performing a
world premiere of a brand new composition by Robert Sheldon commissioned in honor of
the 2015 Festival by The Ohio State University. Congratulations to our Edison Middle School
musicians! You make Perry very proud!
Edison, the place to be!
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March 2015
Edison
Middle School
Edison Geography Bee
(l to r): Front row: Kamryn Sparks, Abby Steagall, Ellis McGee, Taylor Marino, Kayla Burlingame;
Middle row: Kevin Echelberry, Nick Forchione, Alyssa McGraw, Madeline Brand, Katie Daugintis;
(back row, left to right) Emma Stefanick, Preston Blakeslee, Toree Fogle, Julz Baltzly, Mia Whitlock.
Not pictured: Sydney Greenberg.
Edison Power of the Pen
Congratulations to the Edison Middle School Power of the Pen team who competed at Mt.
Union on Saturday, January 31. The students did an exceptional job with the 8th-grade team
coming in fourth place, and the 7th-grade team taking third place overall! Individual honors
went to Ellis McGee for coming in 12th place and Julz Baltzly for earning an honorable
mention in the Best of Round category.
On December 19, 2014, 35 7th and 8th-grade students
participated in the Geography Bee. The students were
asked questions in the areas of U.S. Geography, U.S.
Cities, Continents, World Geography, and Physical
Geography. Edison Middle School would like to
congratulate our Championship Round Participants
pictured above: Third-place-finisher Nick Forchione
(left), Runner-up Imani Womack (right) and Champion
Kevin Echelberry (center).
Geography Bee Top 10
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Edison Service Project
Edison Middle School
4201 13th Street, SW
Massillon, Ohio 44646
In December, the Edison PAK (Positive Action Kids) club sponsored a Christmas chain link
contest. The purpose of the contest was to raise funds to help those who may need it during
the holiday season. For every 25 cents donated, the homeroom was given a link to the chain.
During this seven day venture, Edison students donated nearly $1,100 to help others. We are
proud of the generosity of our students!
330-478-6167
Fax: 330-477-4612
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Mrs. Diane Kittelberger
Principal
Mrs. Sue Wertz
Secretary
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Perry
High School
Construction Tech.
Construction Technologies teacher, Mr. Dave Jones,
is having his students build not one, but two fully
functioning houses in the construction technologies
workshop. These houses give the students hands-on
experience on how to frame, build a foundation, put in
doors, windows, electricity, plumbing and everything
else that goes into building a house. Pictured are junior
construction technology students.
(l to r): Annalesea Brand, Makenzea Briggs, John Burnworth (Legal Advisor),
Jake Zartman, Alex Orians, Alexis Frantum, Christian Lisik, Debra Warstler (Advisor),
Quinci Spencer, and Grace DiGiulio.
Mock Trial Team
Perry’s Mock Trial Team competed at the District Tournament on Friday, January 30. The
team did not lose a single ballot and has advanced to the regional tournament on February 20.
Alexis Frantum and Christian Lisik won Best Attorney awards, and Quinci Spencer won
Best Witness.
State Qualifiers
Dramatic Interpretation: Ethan Peterson,
Emily Dominik
Humorous Interpretation: Julie
Wittensoldner, Paul Keane, Nathan Farson
Original Oratory: Marissa Cooney, Anna
Huntsman, Bella Grossi
Oratorical Interpretation: Logan Awad,
Alexis Collins, Halle Hutton
United State Extemp: Katy Krepp, Hannah
Petitti, Nicole Urban
International Extemp: Clay Owens, Kate
Lane
Prose/Poetry: Tessa Polen, Jade Gower, Megan
Cobb, Troy Kind
PERRY SPEECH AND DEBATE . . .
THE TRADITION CONTINUES
Duo Interpretation: Leah Reese and Noah
Ott, Emma Belford and Patrick Disman, Sean
Elofskey, Hunter Wooldridge
Expository Speaking: Sara Keane, Macy
Kittelberger, Vinnie Arrigo
On Saturday, February 7, the Perry High School Speech and Debate Team won the Ohio Student Congress Debate: Michael Eagon,
High School Speech League Canton District Tournament hosted by Canton McKinley High
Jake Zartman, Makenzeaa Briggs
School. Perry dominated the tournament by outscoring all other teams in the competition by
Policy Debate: Jenna Shinsky and Christian
over 100 points. A record 44 students qualified to the state tournament, which will be held on
Lisik, Shannon Howley and Alexis Hendershot,
March 6-7 at Boardman and Canfield High Schools in Youngstown. The team is hoping to
Jaret Hughes and Kristel Doong, Annelesia
bring home its fifth state title; previous titles were earned in 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008. The
Brand and Mitchell Yerian
team is coached by Kathy Luke Patron (Head Coach), Cassie Elliott (Debate Coach), John
Weaver, Kyle Chaney, Kevin McDougal, and Anna Liebler (Assistant Coaches). Listed to Public Forum Debate: Kelly Dremann and
Alex Ryan, Jessie Williams and Jesse Nodo
the right are students who qualified to compete at the state tournament.
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March 2015
Perry
High School
Students Win Top Art Awards in
Scholastic Art Competition
Gold Key Winners: Madelyn Bartolone (1), Samantha Bragg (1), Kristel Doong (1), Stephan
Kamph (3), Madeline Lacourt (2), Anna Oprisch (5), Emily Rupert (1), and Kayley Swinhart (1);
Silver Keys Winners: Quinton Ailes (3), Madelyn Bartolone (1), Samantha Bragg (1), Ashley
Casterline (6), Tanner Delong (1), Kristel Doong (1), Morgan Hancock (1), Alexa Hurford (1),
Madeline Lacourt (2), Payton Lutz (1), Shelton Metcalf (1), Anna Oprisch (1), and Mia Owens
(1); Honorable Mention Winners: Quinton Ailes (3), Derek Border (1), Samantha Bragg
(2), Ashley Casterline (1), Sophia DeComo (1), Alexa Hurford (1), Stephan Kamph (1), Madeline
Lacourt (1), Kaitlyn Mcgeorge (5), Anna Oprisch (6), Mia Owens (1), Rachel Pitman (1), Logan
Robinson(1), and Kaitlyn Whitacre (1).
New Digital Arts Being offered at PHS
Students will be getting expanded
opportunities in the digital arts next year at
Perry High School. Perry has an outstanding
art program, and new technologies are
giving the students a chance to expand their
knowledge and experiences in the visual arts.
Digital Arts will be broken up into three
separate classes for three different levels
of skill and interest in the arts. Digital Art
I will replace Digital Photo, and teaches
the fundamentals of Photoshop and Image
manipulation. Digital Art II will replace
Graphic Design and focuses on the use of
the digital arts and technologies to create
professional style artwork. Advanced Digital
Art will be a new addition to PHS’s Visual
Arts curriculum. This course is for advanced
and highly motivated art students, and
provides the students with a chance to further
their use of digital media.
We are very excited about these additions to
our art classes here at Perry.
Academic Challenge
The Perry Academic Challenge team finished
their season strong with a convincing win
over Hoover, ending their season 8-3! In the
league tournament held on February 4, Perry
placed 3rd overall, and brought home a trophy
which was well-deserved. Congratulations
are extended to senior Michael Eagon and
junior Jake Zartman on being named team
All-Stars. They competed in the All-Star
Match at GlenOak High School on February
9. The team will also be filmed on News
Channel 5’s Academic Challenge program
this year! It will air on Saturday, April 25. We
hope everyone can watch!
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Perry High School
3737 13th Street, SW
Massillon, Ohio 44646
330-477-3486
Fax: 330-478-6160
Mr. Jason Conrad
Principal
Mrs. Barbara Zink
Secretary
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Community
News
Stark Parks
Please call 330.409.8096 or visit www. The Birds, Bees, and the Butterflies
April 2, 6 p.m., Exploration Gateway
StarkParks.com to reserve your spot.
Lantern Hike
Woodcarving Get-Together
March 4 & 18 and April 1 & 15, 6 p.m., April 2, 8 p.m., Wildlife Conservation
Center
Exploration Gateway
Best and Newest Plant and Vegetable American Woodcocks: Sky Dancers
April 3, 7:30 p.m., Exploration Gateway
Seeds for 2015
Shelter
March 5, 6 p.m., Exploration Gateway
Community Garden Management and Evening Hike
April 7, 6 p.m., Petros Lake Park
Leadership
March 12, 6 p.m., Exploration Gateway
Getting New Plants from Old
April 7, 6 p.m., Exploration Gateway
What’s Your Garden Style
March 19, 6 p.m., Exploration Gateway
Destination Alaska
Weedless Gardening
March 26, 6 p.m., Exploration Gateway
April 16, 6:30 p.m., Exploration Gateway
The Big Read: Old School Exhibit
Canalway Stories and Tours with April 25, Exploration Gateway/Canalway
Center
Captain T.J.
March 28, 10 a.m., Exploration Gateway Wildlife Baby Shower
May 3, 1 to 3 p.m., Exploration Gateway
Pontoon Boat Captain Open House
March 30, 6 p.m., Exploration Gateway
Richard Fry Memorial Catfish Derby
Light My Fire
March 31, 6 p.m., Exploration Gateway
May 9, 8 a.m., Petros Lake Park
Perry Helping Perry
Merci beaucoup, Grazie, Mahalo, Danke, Muchas Gracias,
I love this community! Thank you so much for your generosity, your willingness to
help those in need. I truly believe that together we are making a difference.
A huge thank you goes out to Sandy & Judy and the lovely ladies that run the
Clothes Closet. They do a wonderful job. They are open every Monday from 1-4
p.m. and the 3rd Saturday each month from 9:30-12:30 at Richville United Church
of Christ.
Trinity United Methodist Church houses the Back to School backpacks in the fall,
as well as the food pantry which is open the 3rd Saturday each month from 9am –
noon. Beth, Brett, Rindi, John and the many volunteers keep things running smooth.
Perry Christian Church houses our sack snacks and the Christmas Voucher Program.
Doug and Sarah do an awesome job with the Christmas Program. Tina continues to
do an amazing job filling and delivering snack packs for Genoa and Pfeiffer as well
as coordinating supplies for the Lohr and Whipple PTOs to pack each week. We
will be adding Watson later in the month. We average 1,068 sack snack bags going
home each month with our students.
This spring on April 11th we have our second annual Funny Bunny 4mile run
or walk. PHP is the beneficiary for this fun event that is held at Sippo Lake. If
you would like to register for the Funny Bunny, please visit www.runcanton.
com. If you are interested in sponsoring or volunteering, please contact Melissa at
[email protected]. We would love to see you there!
We will touch on more upcoming projects in the next issue.
Low-Interest Student
Loans for Stark County
Graduates
Applicants Eligible for $12,000 Total
for Undergraduate Education. The
Canton Student Loan Foundation,
a non-profit organization, is offering
student loans to Stark County
graduates. The loans can be applied
to any undergraduate course of
study, including four-year college
degrees, two-year associate degrees
and degrees from technology and
trade schools. An annual interest of 6
percent is deferred while the student
is attending classes, so the effective
interest rate is 1.5 to 2 percent,
much lower than most other sources.
There are no fees. To apply online,
visit
www.cantonstudentloan.org.
Or contact the Canton Student Loan
Foundation at (330) 493-0020 or
at
[email protected].
Loan applications are due in the
Foundation’s office by June 1,
2014.
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Perry Sippo Branch Friends
of the Library Book/Bake Sale
Saturday, March 14, 2015
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
$2 Bag Sale (bag provided) 1 – 2 p.m.
Exploration Gateway Bldg.,
5712 12th St. in the Atrium
Next $2 Bag Sale - June 5-6, 2015
Join the Perry Sippo
Friends of the Library (FOL)
Seniors 60+ - $5; Individuals - $10; Families $15
Stark County District Library to host
Kindergarten and Preschool events
at Perry Sippo Branch
Kindergarten: Ready or Not
Thursday, March 12 • 6-7:30 p.m.
Why Preschool Matters
Thursday, March 19 • 6-7:30 p.m.
Adults are invited to join in the kindergarten and preschool
question and answer sessions with area principals and other
school officials. Incoming kindergartners are invited to enjoy
stories and crafts on March 12.
March 2015