BISHOP FENWICK SCHOOL’S FAMILY COMMUNICATION
WEDNESDAY WORD
October 15, 2014
⇒REMINDER! NO SCHOOL THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH!!!
Enclosures:
A letter from
Mrs. Swackhammer
Board of Directors
Candidate Bios
⇒Newest Bishop! Please join us in congratulating Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Russo on
the birth of their daughter, Madelyn Rose. With a full head of dark hair, Madelyn
tipped the scales at 6lbs 11 oz and is 19.5" long. We will miss Mrs. Russo, our
fourth grade teacher, while she's on maternity leave but wish her lots of love and
cuddles with her new bundle of joy.
⇒Menu Change Tomorrow’s lunch will be Ravioli instead of a Deli Sub.
⇒Basketball Those interested in coaching basketball at the Middle School level
will need to attend a meeting on November 4th at 6pm in SNAC.
Algebra I Eligibility
(7th grade only)
Rosary Altar Christmas
Auction flyer
Thursday, Oct. 16
Last day of 1st Quarter
Friday, Oct. 17
NO SCHOOL
Next Week at a
Glance
Terra Nova Testing
Monday – Friday
Grades 3 – 8
Please have your
children to school on
time!
Thursday, Oct. 23
Spirit Day Dress Down $1
(Red, Black & White Colors Only
if dressing down!)
SN Confirmation Class to
Starlight after school
PTC Meeting @ 6:00pm
Friday, Oct. 24
Report Cards Distributed
to students.
Spirit Shop Open during
lunch hour
⇒Girls 5th & 6th Grade Basketball Fifth grade girls interested in playing should
contact Kim McLaughlin at 975‐3353. Sixth grade girls who are interested should
contact Kerry Stevens at 704‐3714 or email her at [email protected]
Games will begin mid December through the Newark YMCA league with practices
throughout the week.
⇒ Wednesday,October 15th Today is the last day that students may wear shorts.
Students must wear their warm‐up pants on gym days but may wear shorts
underneath if they choose.
⇒Terra Nova Testing Students in grades 3 – 8 will be taking the Terra Nova tests
next week. Terra Nova scores give us the data we need for future academic goals
so we ask that you encourage your children to do their best.
⇒ Spirit Dress Down Day‐Spirit Shop Next Thursday, Oct. 23rd is a Spirit Dress
Down Day for $1.00. Because it’s a spirit day, students who choose to dress down
must wear our school colors; red, black and/or white. The Spirit Shop will be open
next Friday, Oct. 24th during the lunch hour. A list of items for sale will be included
in next week’s Weds. Word.
th
⇒ Board of Directors Meeting, Monday Oct. 27 at 7:00pm Please plan to attend
to learn more about our school and vote for who you believe would best represent
our school! Read about our candidates today!
⇒ Indoor Soccer K – 5 Indoor soccer at the Field House is just around the corner. If
your daughter in grade K – 5 is interested in playing on a Fenwick team, please call
or text Dan Maxwell at 740.704.4124. Please call or text Ryan Lepi at 843.425.0635
if your son in grade K – 5 is interested in playing on a Fenwick team.
⇒Adornetto’s Fundraiser The Rosecrans Football team will hold a fundraiser at
Adornetto’s on Oct. 28th from 4‐10pm. 15% of dining in and 100% of tips will
benefit the football team. Please come and support the Bishops!
⇒7th Grade Families A letter of explanation is included today about how your child
can qualify to take Algebra I during their 8th grade year for HS credit.
⇒End of the 1st Quarter is tomorrow. Report cards will be distributed to students
on October 24th.
SAVE THE DATE!! BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING OCT. 27TH @ 7:00PM
Bishop Fenwick School
139 N. Fifth Street
1030 East Main Street
Zanesville, Ohio 43701
740-454-9731
October 15, 2014
Dear Bishop Fenwick Families,
My name is Mrs. Susan Swackhammer and I am the Student Service Administrator at
Bishop Fenwick School. I have been a staff member of the Zanesville Catholic Schools for 13 years. After
teaching 1st grade at Bishop Fenwick for the past 4 years I was presented with a wonderful opportunity
to apply and interview for the Student Service Administrator position at Bishop Fenwick School. Once I
was offered and accepted the job I began working with Mrs. Sagan. Below is a description of my job and
you‘ll see that my main focus is our students.
JOB SUMMARY‐Under the supervision of the Principal, the Student Services Manager is responsible for
student admissions, student discipline and communications focusing on developing student success.
The manager also manages and directs activities directly related to students.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
*Overseeing the Admission Process of Bishop Fenwick School *Administering all placement assessments
to newly enrolled students *Organizing all admission paperwork *Following up with Parents once
student has been admitted *Organizing Parent Information Night *Student Discipline
I have been working with our teachers in grades K‐8 in order to implement the best policies and plans to
ensure a Catholic valued and safe academic environment for your children. I ask that you help by
following these few guidelines:
1. Talk with your child: as a mother myself I know it is difficult to get more than one word answers
from children about their school day sometimes. Even with busy schedules it is important to let
them know that you are concerned and involved in their school day.
2. Talk with your child’s teacher: if a behavior or academic concern arises please contact the
teacher by calling the office or via email.
3. Talk with me: I want to help in any way I can, just please make sure you have spoken to your
child and their teacher first.
I would love to hear from you if you have any questions or concerns. Please call the office or send
me an email. [email protected]
Sincerely,
Mrs. Susan Swackhammer
Student Services Administrator
Board of Directors – 2014 Candidates
KAREN GOGGIN
I have been married 17 years to Patrick Goggin. We have four children,
ages 7-14, all of whom attend Catholic Schools. I am a part-time employee for the Cambridge
Chamber of Commerce as the Administrator for the Leadership Guernsey. I served on the St. Benedict
School Advisory Committee from 2005 – 2011 (President 4 out of 6 years). I administered the team
that organized a weekend-long celebration for the Franciscan Sisters’ 100 Years in Guernsey County
(2010-2011). I chaired the St. Benedict’s magazine sale (2012 – 2014), co-chaired the St. Benedict
auction (2013-2015), organized the faculty luncheon during Catholic Schools Week (2010-2014) and
have been a volleyball coach. (2009-2010 and 2013-2014)
BRADY HITTLE
A 1990 graduate of Tri-Valley High School, Brady joined the United States
Air Force after high school as a Security Specialist. After serving in the USAF, Brady returned back to
Zanesville where he began his law enforcement career at Bethesda Hospital. Brady completed the
Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy in 1995. He later completed the Ohio Peace Officers Training
Academy Instructor course and is currently an instructor at the Zane State Police Academy. In
September 1995, Brady joined the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office. He is currently employed as a General
Case/Homicide Detective. During his time with the Sheriff’s Office, Brady was a Sergeant of the Patrol
Division, Team Leader of the Special Response Team (SWAT), Commander of Auxiliary Deputies and a
Narcotics Detective. After almost twenty (20) years with the Muskingum Country Sheriff’s Office, Brady has
recently accepted a new position with the Muskingum County Juvenile Court as Court Constable/Director of
Security. He will work alongside Muskingum County Common Pleas Court Judge, Eric Martin, with the at-risk
troubled youth of Muskingum County. He is a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, as well as a youth
sports coach at Bishop Fenwick. Brady assists with coaching the Bishop’s 10u baseball team, 3rd-4th grade
basketball team, and he is current head coach of our Biddy League Junior Varsity football team. Brady and his
wife Rochele reside in Zanesville with their son, Skyler.
PATRICK PUGH
A 1981 graduate of Bishop Rosecrans High School, Patrick attended
Ashland University in Ashland, OH and The Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica, CA
where he earned his Graduate Gemologist and Certified Gemologist Appraiser titles. Patrick has been
employed by Pugh’s Diamond Jewelers for 28 years and is the current owner and president. He is past
president of the Ohio Guild of the American Gem Society and the current president of the Mid
America Jewelers Association. Patrick is a founding member of the Zanesville Daybreak Rotary Club,
Vice President of the Zanesville chapter of Team Godspeed, past chairman of the Operation Feed
Campaign and past president of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship Zanesville chapter. He is a
lifetime member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church where he served on the Pastoral Council, as a prayer
group leader and as a volunteer. He has served the past three years on the Catholic Schools of
Zanesville School Board and Finance committee. Patrick and his wife Tracy reside in Zanesville with
their three children, Garrett, Madilyn and Kathryn.
NANCY RIDENOUR My name is Nancy Ridenour and I am happy to accept a nomination for
a seat on the Board of Directors. My husband Bruce and I live in New Lexington and are parishioners
of St. Rose of Lima. Our children, Max and Drew, both attended St. Rose Catholic School and are
current students at Bishop Rosecrans. Max is a senior and Drew is a freshman. I attended Bishop
Rosecrans in the 80’s (not that long ago!). I graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in
Education. After teaching for a few years, I took a career change and graduated from Capital Law
School. I am currently an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Perry County. I have held this position
for more than a decade. In addition, I serve as Magistrate in Mayor’s Courts in several jurisdictions in
Perry County. The following is what I believe I can offer the Board: I have a common sense approach
to problem solving, I know and appreciate the struggles that exist in our Catholic schools and above
all, I am a strong proponent of Catholic Schools. I have previous experience as I was a member of the
St. Rose school board for at least 3 terms. Now that both of our children are attending Bishop
Rosecrans, I have the time to devote to this endeavor, I thank you for your consideration.
BILL SULLIVAN William J. Sullivan Jr., was born December 13, 1950 to William & Rosemary
Sullivan. He is married to Patricia and has two daughters, Erin and Brianna. He has been a member of
St. Nicholas Parish since 1960. He graduated from St. Nicholas grade school in 1964 and Bishop
Rosecrans in 1968. Bill is the owner and operator of Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl since 1984. He is a
member of the Knights of Columbus council 505, the Zanesville Chamber of Commerce and a cabinet
Member for the fundraising campaign for the Catholic Schools of Zanesville. Bill has also served as a
lector at St. Nicholas for the past 9 years.
CHELSEA TOLLIVER My name is Chelsea Tolliver and I am the parent of two Bishop Fenwick
children, Kennedy is in 5th grade and Evan is in 2nd grade. I have been married to my husband Ken for
16 years. I earned my B.A. from Wilmington College, my M.A. from the University of St. Mary and
my M.Ed. from American Public University. I was a high school social studies teacher for nine years
and I have spent the past five years as high school counselor. My years spent as an educator have
allowed me the opportunity to be involved with the many facets and changes of education. I was a
member of the Ohio Council for Social Studies; I have worked with non-profit organizations who are
involved with the changing face of education in Ohio (Battelle for Kids) and the Race to the Top and
Straight-A Grants for education in Ohio. I am very familiar with academic expectations of colleges and
the testing requirements schools now face. I feel that we are very lucky to have the Catholic Schools
of Zanesville which provide our children with a spiritual and excellent education. I am an advocate of
a rigorous yet balanced education that enables our students to be competitive after they graduate. I
know keeping the Catholic Schools of Zanesville vibrant requires financial resources and programming
that make us the “best” choice for student success, spiritual growth and development.