A Message from Rick Teeters

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April 2011

Upcoming events

Summer school registration open

Student spotlight-Teagan Woodmansee

Teacher Spotlight-Mr. Jim Reynolds

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Calendar of Events

OAA Testing

April 25-May 6

ESC Partner Meeting
May 4

ESC Roundtable
June 15

Greetings!

Rick

The sun is shining and birds are chirping...at least for now! I'm hopeful spring is here for good, but you never know with Ohio weather. I think the meeting we held last month was very productive and beneficial...so much that we are doing a repeat of that meeting for those who couldn't attend last time and those who want to participate again. We are also planning another meeting in June where you will have the chance to drive the discussion and interact with other ESC partners. See the articles below for more details. I look forward to seeing you again soon!

Sincerely,

Mr. Rick Teeters

Director of Special Programs

Plan now to attend these upcoming events!

On Wednesday, May 4 we will hold an encore presentation of the meeting we held at the VCS office on March 8. You will see how VCS works, learn about the programs we offer and see the marketing toolkit. This meeting is intended for people who were unable to attend last time and those who want to attend again. You are welcome to invite members of your staff, as well as district staff members who might be interested. The meeting will be held at the VCS Ohio office, 4480 Refugee Road, Columbus, OH 43232 from 10am-2pm. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Jill Workman with the names of the people attending.

Also, mark your calendar for Thursday, June 15 for a meeting where the discussion will be driven by you, our VCS partners! You will have the opportunity to discuss what's working, what's not, how we can collaborate and plan for next year. The meeting will be held at the VCS office from 10am-1pm. Watch for more details as the date draws closer!

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Summer School registration NOW open!

1.1018518518518518 VCS is officially ready for summer! Our summer school schedule is set and registration is NOW open! For pricing and course listings, download the summer school flier.

Remember: It states in your contracts that you will receive 10% for every student you get to sign up for summer school using your microsite! Contact Rick Teeters if you have any questions.

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VCS Student Spotlight: Teagan Woodmansee

Full name: Teagan Alexandra Woodmansee
Goes by: Teagan or Tea
Where are you from? Cambridge, Ohio
What grade are you in? 6th

What is your favorite thing about VCS? It is actually "Dear Time on the Nines." I love to write and read!

What do you want to be when you grow up? I really haven't decided yet, but I am interested in astronomy,

archaeology, or whale training.

What do you like to do in your free time? DRAW! I love art!

Do you like to write? If so, tell us why! I love to write! I like creating poems and writing stories. I like to use

my imagination.

What is your favorite movie? Hello Dolly

Do you have any siblings? Yes, my little sister, Daphne.

What is your favorite food? I don't have one. There are too many things to choose from.

What made you choose VCS versus a traditional school? I was going to be in the local middle school this year, and I wasn't sure that I would be comfortable there. Its reputation isn't the best.

Any advice you would like to share with your fellow students? Yes, Love! Love is the strongest force in the universe.

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VCS Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Jim Reynolds

Mr. Reynolds teaches high school science

What is your favorite thing about VCS? I think the flexibility of the student schedules. Students may do the work for their classes when the student is available to concentrate and do their best work at any time day/night.

What do you want students to accomplish while they attend VCS? I would like for all of the students to experience success in their classes, develop a positive attitude toward school and life, and to GRADUATE.

What advice do you want to pass on to students? Please take advantage of the wonderful opportunity to attend VCS, use your teachers experience and knowledge to the best of your ability, ask questions, work hard, and experience tremendous success.

Favorites

Food: Spaghetti... Sport: Football... Movie: Forrest Gump... TV Show: NCIS... Hobby/Interest: Sports-all kinds... Season: Fall... Vacation Destination: Clearwater, Fla... School Subject: Biology
Childhood Memory: Playing ball games(baseball, basketball, football) with all of the kids in the neighborhood. Much like in the movie "The Sandlot"
Quote: Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible.

Anything else interesting that you want people to know? I have five granddaughters with the sixth granddaughter to be born in May. My wife, Patti, and I will be married for 41 years in June. I have over 40 years of educational experience as an administrator, athletic director, teacher, and coach. I have been a high school head coach in: football, baseball, track, and tennis.

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Watch for the VCS Partner Post to arrive in your e-mail the second Thursday of each month. If you have any content ideas, send them to Lori Berkheimer or Jill Workman.