Monroe art a hit in Columbus

It isn’t an easy task for Monroe Elementary visual arts teacher Adrian Hawk to single out individuals from her talented pool of young artists who fill about every blank space on the walls of their school with their artwork.

Rosemary Wildey, grade 2, and Freyah Stacy, grade 3, made her job easy this year when she went looking for artwork to recommend for display in Columbus during the month of March.

Monroe art students Rosemary Wildey and Freyah
Stacy have their artwork on display in Columbus
during the month of March. They are pictured with
Monroe visual arts teacher Adrian Hawk.

"Rosemary and Freyah are old souls when it comes to their art making,” said Hawk. “I am always amazed at the maturity and beauty that they seem to express through their art making processes.”

Rosemary was chosen as an exhibitor for the 34^th annual Young People’s Art Exhibition at the Rhodes State Office Tower. She was one of 129 artists statewide chosen for this exhibit.

Freyah was chosen as one of 124 exhibitors for the 2014 Youth Art Month Exhibition at the State Teacher’s Retirement System building in Columbus.

Both exhibits are sponsored by the Ohio Art Eduction Association which is the professional organization for art teachers in Ohio and is dedicated to promoting art education and recognition for quality student artists at both the state and regional levels.

Students with artwork on display were recognized at receptions on March 15. Rosemary was able to attend but Freyah was sick and unable to attend.

"It was pretty cool,” said Rosemary. “My cousins were there.  My whole family was there.  I liked seeing the other art in the show." 

"I was sick so I didn't get to go to the show in Columbus,” said Freyah. “I wish I could have gone."

"I am so lucky to have them in my room every week,” added Hawk. “They inspire  me to be a better teacher." 

Chamber honors LCE’s Kathy Wilson

Locust Corner PE teacher Kathy
Wilson was honored at the Clermont
County Chamber of Commerce's Salute
to Leaders Banquet

Locust Corner teacher Kathy Wilson was honored at the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce’s Salute to Leaders Banquet which honored non-elected individuals or organizations that made a major contribution to the quality of life in Clermont County in 2013.

Ms. Wilson was nominated by the Pierce Township Trustees for her service with the READ program at LCE. She founded Locust Corner’s reading dog program in 2007 and organizes several community members who bring their therapy dogs to weekly reading sessions with Locust Corner’s K-3 grade students.

“These group members also come to all three of our Family Literacy Nights,” noted LCE teacher Erin Parker. “Ms. Wilson's program started with her star reading dog, Gator and many of the other members and their dogs were present to honor Ms. Wilson.”  

LCE raises $963 for Leukemia Society

Losing two days of their fund drive to snow days didn’t slow down Locust Corner Elementary’s giving spirit during its annual Pennies for Patients drive for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

LCE Student Council members  pictured with the school's donors' board and results. 

“In a two week period, with snow days included, LCE raised $963.00,” noted LCE Student Council advisor Erin Parker. “We held our drive leading up to the Super Bowl and students were allowed to place their collection box in the team they wanted to see win the Super Bowl.

The Broncos ended up losing the Super Bowl but won the LCE competition but helped make the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society the big winner.

Preschool Screening dates are May 19-21

Screening to identify 3 and 4 year old children in the New Richmond Exempted Village School District who may be eligible to attend the district's preschool program will be held at New Richmond Elementary May 19, 20 and 21.

Screening will be held from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. May 19 for New Richmond area children; from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on May 20 for Monroe area children; and from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. May 21 for Locust Corner area children. This preschool program is strictly for NREVSD residents only and any child attending screening must be age 3 on or before June 1, 2014.

What is screening?

Screening is a developmental assessment process conducted by preschool teachers and support staff

to identify 3 and 4 year old children in the New Richmond Exempted Village School District, who may be eligible to attend our preschool program.

Who is eligible?

Our program is strictly for NREVSD residents only. Our program is designed for 3 and 4 year old

children. Any child attending screening must be at 3 years of age on or before June 1, 2014.

Where do I go?

All screening will be conducted at New Richmond Elementary. Families should enter in the main

doors (under the awning) by the office and follow the arrows to classroom #205 for registration.

When? Date Time

For children from the New Richmond area: May 19, 2014 9 AM-3 PM

For children from the Monroe area: May 20, 2014 9 AM-3 PM

For children from the Locust Corner area: May 21, 2014 9 AM-3 PM

What do I bring?

In addition to your child, you will need to bring the following paperwork:

*Child’s original birth certificate

*Child’s social security card

*Immunization record

*Custody papers (if applicable)

*Parent’s current driver’s license

*A copy of a utility bill for address verification

*A copy of one of the following for income verification:

1. W-2

2. Income tax return

3. Food stamp case number or AFDC case number

Questions?

Call: Courtney Shuman 553-3181 ext. 15206

E-mail: shuman_c@nrschools.org

Website: http://www.nrschools.org/Preschool.aspx

NRHS talent show to benefit After Prom

New Richmond High School's annual Talent Show will take place on Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.  Tickets for the show are $5 and will be available starting on March 31 at the high school. Proceeds benefit the NRHS PTO’s After Prom program.

Over thirty acts this year represent all five of the district's schools and include a Locust Corner first grader who's a miniature Bruno Mars; seventh graders who channel Michael Jackson's dance moves with Jason Aldean's country vocals; and high school acts covering everything from rock bands to vocal solos to Napoleon Dynamite dancing. 

Other acts include NREVSD transportation director Wayne Prescott who will perform with his band for the final act, and, from outside the district, guitarist and vocalist Tim Barnes from Amelia High School will perform with an Amelia Middle School student on drums.

For more information about the talent show, contact NRHS teacher Sue Griffin by phone at 553-3191 x10204 or by email at griffin_s@nrschools.org.

Kindergarten registration begins April 1

Kindergarten registration residents and employees of the New Richmond Exempted Village School District will begin April 1 at the Central Office, 3^rd flood, 212 Market Street, New Richmond.

 Children must be five years old on or before August 1, 2014 to be eligible for the 2014-2015 school year.

Open enrollment families must first fill out an open enrollment application at the Central Office and be approved by NREVSD Supt. Adam Bird before enrolling their student in kindergarten.

Parents or guardians enrolling kindergarten will need to bring the following:

• Original Birth Certificate

• Social Security Card

• Immunization Records

• Picture I.D. of Custodial Parent or Legal Guardian

• Proof of Residency (cable bill, water bill, gas/electric bill)

Kindergarten enrollment will continue Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. through August 1 at the Central Office. Parents are urged to enroll their kindergarten student as soon as possible to help with classroom planning for the 2014-2015 school year.

Reds Showcase tickets on sale at NRHS

The New Richmond High School baseball team is again invited to play in the Cincinnati Reds Future High School Showcase this season. Tickets are on sale now in the athletic office at NRHS. The $5 ticket includes the following:

New Richmond will play Bethel in the Cincinnati Reds High

School Showcase at 7 p.m. April 7 at the University of

Cincinnati

 * A ticket to watch the two-time defending SBAAC champions NR Lions take on league rival Bethel at the University of Cincinnati's Johnny Bench Field on April 7th at 7:00 p.m..

* A voucher for a 2014 Cincinnati Reds game this year.

* A coupon for a free cheese coney from Skyline Chili.

* A buy one get one free coupon for a day of fun at Coney Island (Rides and pool)

Last year, New Richmond High School sold more tickets than any of the other 32 Greater Cincinnati schools hosting a Reds Showcase game.

“This is a tremendous venue for those who have not watched a game there,” said Lions baseball coach Brian Benzinger. “There’s approximately $40 worth of savings with each ticket purchased.  Even if you don't go to the high school game, it is still a bargain.”

In addition, NRHS graduate and former Cincinnati Red Todd Benzinger will throw out the first pitch at the University of Cincinnati.

Please e-mail NRHS Varsity Baseball Coach Brian Benzinger at benzinger_b@nrschools.org with any questions.

NR to host SBAAC Youth/Middle School football clinic

Thomas More College head football coach James Hilvert and former Bengals placekicker Doug Pelfrey head the list of speakers at the Southern Buckeye Conference youth/middle school football clinic for all area coaches April 5 at New Richmond Elementary School.

Other speakers include SBAAC head coaches Josh Stratton of New Richmond, Evan Dreyer of Western Brown and Chris Majors of Norwood, assistant coaches Patrick Burke from Covington Catholic, Mike Davis from Scott County High School along with New Richmond assistants Josh Wade, Ben Osborne and Pat Fagan. Other speakers include Adam Szabo, Owner of Speed Applications, and Robert Wooten, New Richmond High School football team chaplain and Fellowship of Christian Athletics sponsor.

“Our hope is to help the feeder system coaches in the pursuit of better instruction and organization,” said Stratton. “Good high school coaches do everything they can to learn from college coaches and it is our hope that the area’s youth coaches will do anything and everything to learn from us.”

Cost is $15 for pre-registration and $20 at the door with lunch provided.  Pre-Registration ends Wednesday April 3. Same day registration begins at 7:50 a.m. April 5 with the clinic starting at 8:20 a.m. in the school’s gym/cafeteria area. 

“This is a great opportunity for our youth/MS coaches to better their instruction to elevate the level of play within our league and promote the greatest sport in the world,” said Stratton, who went 9-1 in his first year at New Richmond in 2013. 

Download SBAAC Clinic registration form: http://www.nrschools.org/Downloads/ClinicReg%20Form.pdf

Download SBAAC Clinic speaker schedule: http://www.nrschools.org/Downloads/2014clinicSchedule.pdf

Clinic sponsor is Lowe’s Sporting Goods.

NRE raises $1646.74 for cancer program

New Richmond Elementary's Student Council collected $1,646.74 in only 9 days (due to President's Day) during its Pennies for Patients campaign to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

New Richmond Elementary student council members proudly point to the school's Pennies for Patients chart that shows $1646.74 raised for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in only 9 days.

Top classrooms were Julie Winkleman's second grade room with  $331.31, Elizabeth Faulkner's kindergarten class with $232.41, and Beth Kamen's third grad calss with $89.56.

"This is one of the most amounts ever collected during an NRE Pennies for Patients campaign," noted student council advisor Rebecca Woodard. "This campaign was to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society especially for children.  You can go to schoolandyouth.org for more information about this program."

Student Council Officers are Antonia Wills, President, Christine Smith, Vice President, Lynsey Kennedy, Secretary, Jaira Stamper, Secretary. Advisors are Becky Woodard and Tracy Maguire.

Monroe surpasses cancer fund goal

Monroe Elementary surpassed its 2014 goal of raising $1500 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by collecting an $1660.20.

Barb Holman's kindergarten class collected $323.50 to help Monroe Elementary surpass its goal of raising more than $1500 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

 “This was a very special collection year for Monroe because our very own cancer survivor, 3rd grader Becca Bennett has been officially cleared of cancer!” said Monroe visual arts teacher and student council advisor Adrian Hawk. “I'm so thrilled and proud of our students, their families and our staff.”

Top 5 Classrooms:

1st:  Ms. Holman's Kindergarten Class--$323.50 

2nd: Mrs. Heiden's 3rd Grade--$314.65

3rd:  Mrs. Shoemaker's 2nd Grade--$158.23

4th:  Mrs. Bota's 6th Grade--$132.50

5th:  Mrs. Huelsmann's 2nd Grade--$99.05

Bronze Level (Classrooms raising $110-199)

Mrs. Bota's 6th Grade

Mrs. Shoemaker's 2nd Grade

Gold Level (Classrooms raising $300 or more)

Mrs. Heiden's 3rd Grade

Ms. Holman's Kindergarten

'Lions Ball' to benefit NRHS girls soccer

1^st annual “Lions Ball”

Benefitting the New Richmond High School Girls Soccer Program

Saturday, April 5*“, 2014 @ Legendary Run G.C. 6pm-11pm

LIVE Music, Silent Auction, Amazing Raffle & Door Prizes

Snacks & Social Hour followed by Dinner & Dancing

Building a Tradition!

Deadline for Registration is Monday, March 31“, 2014-

Questions? Please email Lady Lions coach Chris Malotke at safewaste22@aoI.com

Lions Ball Participant Registration Form

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Last Name: ___________________________________First Name:____________________

Address: _________________________________________

City: _________________________State: _______ Zip Code: _____________________

Phone: __________________________
Email: _________________________________

Tickets: Couple $80 Individual $40 Full Table (8) $300.

Please make checks payable to New Richmond Sports Foundation. The registration form and payment should be sent to: Lisa Workman, 520 Caroline Street, New Richmond, OH 45157.

After Prom fundraiser at Chipotle

Print out this post and take it to Chipotle in Amelia Sunday between 1 and 4 p.m. (or show it on your smartphone) and show to the cashier and the New Richmond High School After Prom committee will get 50% of the proceeds.

NRMS reclaims science championship

Competing against top national and Ohio Science Olympiad teams in two prestigious invitational meets in preparation for the regional and state competition paid off for New Richmond Middle School which won its second  Science Olympiad Cincinnati Regional championship in three years March 1 at at UC Blue Ash College.

NRMS Team Black finished with a record low score of 60 and with students medaling in every event, another record.  NRMS Team Red finished in fifth place in the 16-team competition which included teams from Mason, Wyoming, Ross, Loveland, Kings, Twin Valley, National Trail and along with 5 private schools including Summit Country Day.

The 2014 New Richmond Middle School Science Olympiad team won its second Cincinnati Regional Championship in three years March 1 with a record low score of 60 points and a record of medals in all 23 events.

“We have worked harder and practiced more than ever and it has paid off,” said Science Olympiad coach Josh Grischow. “Getting more experience with two invitational meets (Wright State University and Centerville’s Maysig) really helped with making the kids comfortable for this competition."

The results of those tournaments also allowed Grischow and his assistants (New Richmond Middle School science department teachers Pam Hughes, Tina Grippa and Doug Smiddy) to figure out their best 15 students regardless of grade level to place on the same team.

“We had several kids practice late on Friday, then perform in the school musical, wake up early on Saturday, compete with us all day, and then go back to perform in the musical Saturday night,” noted Grischow.  “We had one girl compete with us, play in a soccer game, and come back for the awards ceremony, picking up a first place medal in the process.  It's a privilege to have such multi-talented kids.”

Teams competed individually or in groups in a series of 23 events which tested their knowledge of science skills, processes, and applications in a wide range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, physics, technology, earth science, and mathematics.

 NRMS Team Black finished first in seven events,  second in six events and had no finish higher than fifth in the 23 events in winning the championship by 28 points over second place Mason Middle School.

NRMS Team Red had one first place and finished 9^th or better in 22 of the 23 events and finished 5^th overall.

PPG Industries gave a $1,000 grant to help defray team costs.

The New Richmond Middle School Science Olympiad team advances to the Ohio state finals at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio on April 26, 2014 where 40 middle school and 40 senior high school teams will compete. 

"We are now used to qualifying for the state tournament, but we haven't cracked the top 20 after three straight years," said Grischow.  "Our goal is to work even harder and start becoming a threat state-wide."

NRMS Medal winners:

Experimental Design: 1^st place Rachel Coons, Rachel Gastrich and McKenzie Miller, 5^th place Cheyenne Young, Max Ernst, and Kelly Schmidt

Meteorology: 1^st place Elise Bezold and Archer Maguire.
Metric Mastery: 1^st place Jacob Noble and Rachel Gastrich, 2^nd place Kaleigh Pratt and Derick Henderson.

Robo-Cross: 1^st place Teddy Mansfield and Luke Smiddy.

Simple Machines: 1^st place Liz Shinkle and Kaleigh Pratt, 2^nd place Rachel Gastrich and Jacob Noble.

Solar System: 1^st place Teddy Mansfield and Joey Hammill, 6^th place Madeline Walls and Bryce Kellerman.

Wheeled Vehicle: 1^st place Nick Swisher and Joshua Biren.

Write It, Do It: 1^st place Luke Smiddy and Natalie Holdsworth.

Helicopter: 2^nd place Quincy Ipsaro and McKenzie Miller, 5^th place Alissa Brumbaugh and Max Ernst.
Disease Detectives: 2^nd place Elise Bezold and Quincy Ipsaro.

Rotor Egg Drop: 2^nd place Joshua Biren and Nick Swisher.

Sounds of Music: 2^nd place McKenzie Miller and Quincy Ipsaro.

Anatomy: 3^rd place Katie Huss and McKenzie Miller, 5^th place Jordyn Torrens and Madeline Walls.

Boomilever: 4^th place Joey Hammill and Teddy Mansfield

Can’t Judge a Powder: 3^rd place Elise Bezold and Jacob Noble, 6^th place Alissa Brumbaugh and Kaleigh Pratt.
Road Scholar: 3^rd place Jordyn Torrens and Liz Shinkle, 4^th place Natalie Holdsworth and Archer Maguire.

Water Quality: 3^rd place Rachel Coons and Katie Huss.

Dynamic Planet: 4^th place Joey Hammill and Teddy Mansfield, 6^th place Cheyenne Young and Sebastian Johnson.

Entomology: 4^th place Archer Maguire and Travis Justice.

Rocks and Minerals: 4^th place Katie Huss and Natalie Holdsworth.

Shock Value: 5^th place Joshua Biren and Nick Swisher.

Crime Busters: 5^th place Rachel Coons and Travis Justice.

Heredity: 5^th place Luke Smiddy and Travis Justice, 4^th place Jordyn Torrens and Max Ernst.

Team Black MVP was Rachel Gastrich.  Team Red MVP was Kaleigh Pratt.

Cincinnati Regional Science Olympiad Results	Score	RANK
New Richmond Middle School *	60	1
Mason Middle School *	88	2
Mason Middle School *	100	3
Wyoming Middle School *	134	4
New Richmond Middle School *	144	5
Ross Middle School	147	6
Loveland Middle School	154	7
St. Aloysius Gonzaga	171	8
Summit Country Day	173	9
St. Mark's Lutheran	182	10
Twin Valley South Middle School	217	11
Immaculate Conception Academy	223	12
National Trail Middle School	323	13
Wyoming Middle School *	334	14
St James of the Valley	345	15
Kings Jr. High School	363	16

NREVSD G.A.T.E.S. Performance Night

The New Richmond Exempted Village School District G.A.T.E.S. students from Locust Corner, Monroe and New Richmond elementary schools gave their 3rd quarter Social Studies (inspired by a visit to the Underground Railroad Museum in Cincinnati) performances March 4 under the direction of NREVSD Gifted Coordinator Rachel R. Reynolds and Monroe Elementary gifted teacher Karen Burke. Click on the Play button below to watch a video of the performances.

Order your mulch and support the Lions

Forget about the Polar Vortex. Spring will eventually get here and that means its Mulch Madness time at New Richmond High School.

The New Richmond High School Sports Foundation is holding the annual mulch sale and is offering three types of mulch this year: Dark Supreme, Cypress and Hardwood Gold.

All bags cost $4.00 each and that price includes delivery. Orders will be delivered on April 12th from 8 to 2pm. For further information contact Rick Mahan at (513) 305-1795 or email at Mahan_r@nrschools.org. Bags are 2 cubic  ft. with 14 bags = a yard.

Order deadline is noon on April 7.

Bulk Orders Dark Supreme $30 per yard minimum of three yards for delivery. Additional delivery fee 3-16 yards-$50, 16-40 yards-$80

(Delivery of bulk orders are available Monday through Friday, ask Mr. Mahan.)

Make checks payable to New Richmond Sports Foundation and return to: New Richmond High school, Attn: Rick Mahan, 1131 Bethel New Richmond Rd, New Richmond, OH 45157.

Download the Mulch Madness order form or click on the link below to order online:

https://docs.google.com/a/nrschools.org/forms/d/1ek7ro3qI6cjgqgmAuy1Sxx2NAgl0DCSJrMjO4R4mUnc/viewform