ASCENT Arts Drama and Dance students  showcase talents

The multi-faceted talent of our ASCENT Arts Drama and Dance students were on display at the culminating showcases held on December 11 and 18.

Learn more about these performances by clicking on this link.

Mathematical Mystery Tour

The Elementary Project ASCENT MathArt Extravaganza presented student designed art pieces aligned with math concepts highlighting Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Ratio at the Behringer Crawford Museum on December 10 and 12.

Learn more about this innovative math and art project by clicking here. 

Alyssa Lewis brightens the lives of sick children
Fort Wright Elementary student Alyssa Lewis donated
coloring books to Children's Hospital this holiday season. She participated in "Coloring for a Cause," a non-profit that asks
volunteers to collect coloring books and other such materials to donate to hospitalized children.

The story of Alyssa's generosity will be on The List this Thursday, Dec. 20 on WCPO Channel 9 from 7:00p-7:30p. Specifically between 7:17p-7:25p. You can catch it online afterward at www.thelistshow.tv > around town > Cincinnati.  

Employee of the Month 

Tracy poses with members of the SV cafeteria staff. Tracy is third from the left.

Congratulations Tracy Collins on being named the Summit View Elementary and Middle School Employee of the Month.

"Tracy is doing a great job. This is her first year as a manager and she has put her heart and soul into the job," said Kim Banta, Assistant Superintendent Human resources/Community Engagement. "I am not surprised that she has received this recognition."

Meet Mitchell Wenstrup, Kenton Elementary Cafeteria Manager  
"I have the best job in the world because I get to taste food every day," said Mitch Wenstrup, Kenton Elementary Cafeteria  Manager.

Mitch is not new to Kenton Elementary but he is new to the position of Cafeteria Manager. "My children attend this excellent school. I have volunteered here for a number of years. The teachers and staff are just the best. It made going from a volunteer to an employee very easy," said Mitch. 

Trays are used instead of disposable plates to eliminate excessive waste.

As the Cafeteria Manager, it is Mitch's responsibility to see that students receive a nutritious and healthy meal every day.

"The cafeteria staff is the best. They care deeply that the children receive a quality lunch every

Fresh fruit is one of many nutritious foods served daily in the cafeteria.

day," said Mitch. "To me, Kenton Elementary is home."

Did you know? The Student Nutrition department serves an average of about 8,461 lunches per day and 2,331 breakfast meals to students per day.