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Welcome to the Medina City Schools e-newsletter, the Bee's Buzz Broadcast. This publication will be sent out semimonthly sharing highlights, news and important dates.
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School year begins with administrative changes
Parents and students will find some new faces at their schools beginning this school year. Julie Burke who served as principal of Heritage Elementary School for the past two years will be serving as interim principal at Waite Elementary School until mid-fall while principal, Cindy Grice is on maternity leave. She will then move on to Claggett Middle School and serve as interim associate principal while associate principal, Shannon Federinko is on maternity leave. "This is a win-win situation for the district" stated Mrs. Burke, "Everyone in the district is looking for ways to save the district money and I am glad that I am able to do whatever I can to help." Mrs. Burke's willingness to take a reduced contract in order to help save the district money not only saves the district money, but it ensures that the district maintains expertise and experience in key leadership positions across the district.
Due to other reductions in the district, Carol Starrick previously the Intervention and Title Services Coordinator for the Department of Instruction will serve as the principal of Heritage Elementary School. The services that Starrick previously provided to the students of the district will be absorbed by the remaining staff within the department. Serving as a principal is not new for Mrs. Starrick. She previously served as the principal at Canavan Elementary school for 9 years. Prior to serving as a principal she taught first and second grade and was a gifted and talented teacher. Mrs. Starrick has a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration/Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Akron and is currently an Assistant Lecturer at the university. "I am thrilled to become the new principal of Heritage Elementary. I have always had the most respect for the students, the families, and the staff at Heritage. I am anxiously looking forward to meeting everyone and then working hard to continue the great tradition that is Heritage's - always with the goal of maximizing everyone's potential," stated Starrick.
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Assure your child's success throughout the year
North Royalton City School District is hosting nationally recognized presenter Jack Berckemeyer and invites Medina City School District parents to join them to hear his message of assuring student success. Knowing that the start of the school year can be a challenging and rewarding experience for both parents and students, Berckemeyer will share his message to help parents get their children off to a good start and assure success throughout the year.
Berckemeyer is presenting on Monday, August 16, 7:00 p.m. at the North Royalton High School Auditorium, 14713 Ridge Road. The presentation is free and is being sponsored by KnowledgePoints.
Berckemeyer is known for his motivating, practical ideas communicating a message of hope, laughter, and insight to the nature of the young adolescent. |
Seniors invited to athletic and student performances for free
Seniors 65 and older residing in the Medina City School District can receive passes to attend athletic and student performances for free. Passes are valid for life for the individual named on the pass.
Athletic passes are good for admittance to regular season athletic events. The district participates in the Northeast Ohio Conference, passes provide admittance to athletic events within the conference. Passes are not valid for tournaments.
To recieve an Athletic pass seniors should go the Athletic Department located at Medina High School, 777 East Union Street between the hours of 7:30-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Student performance passes are good for band and orchestra concerts, choir concerts, plays, and talent shows except for the spring musical and Showtime. Seniors are invited to attend the senior citizen exclusive dress rehearsal for these two performances. To receive the Medina City Schools "Battling Bees" pass for these performances seniors should go to the Medina City Schools Board Office at 140 West Washington Street to the general reception area.
Proof of residency and age will be required to receive these passes. |
Concessions allow district to fill areas of need
With approximately $1 million in concessions made by the Medina City Teacher's Union membership the district has been able to bring back 13.5 positions. The positions filled by these teachers are in areas of greatest need including some reading intervention, gifted and guidance counseling at the elementary level; language arts teachers and some guidance counseling at the middle school level; and soical studies, physical education, art, and language arts electives at Medina High School.
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Important Dates:
First day of school - Wednesday, August 25 |
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