Amanda Clearcreek
Local Schools
Local Schools
Primary School
© 2012 Amanda Clearcreek Local Schools, Amanda, Ohio
District Office
328 East Main Street
Amanda, Ohio 43102
740-969-7250
328 East Main Street
Amanda, Ohio 43102
740-969-7250
High School
328 East Main Street
Amanda, Ohio 43102
740-969-7251
328 East Main Street
Amanda, Ohio 43102
740-969-7251
Middle School
328 East Main Street
Amanda, Ohio 43102
740-969-7252
328 East Main Street
Amanda, Ohio 43102
740-969-7252
Elementary
328 East Main Street
Amanda, Ohio 43102
740-969-7253
328 East Main Street
Amanda, Ohio 43102
740-969-7253
Primary
414 North School Street
Amanda, Ohio 43102
740-969-7254
414 North School Street
Amanda, Ohio 43102
740-969-7254
Amanda-Clearcreek Kindergarten
Registration for 2012-2013
Registration for 2012-2013
SCHOOL EVENTS
Friday, May 25th
Last Day for Students
- 2-Hour Early Dismissal for Students
Amanda-Clearcreek Open Enrollment 2012-2013
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Last Day for Students
- 2-Hour Early Dismissal for Students
Amanda-Clearcreek Open Enrollment 2012-2013
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SPORTS EVENTS
Tuesday, May 15
Varsity Softball vs. St. Fransic DeSales
@ Pickeringotn Central
A boys' soccer meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 15 at 6 PM in Room 1100 with Coach Brian Woodruff. Any 8th grader through high school student interested in playing on the fall team should plan to attend.
Varsity Softball vs. St. Fransic DeSales
@ Pickeringotn Central
A boys' soccer meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 15 at 6 PM in Room 1100 with Coach Brian Woodruff. Any 8th grader through high school student interested in playing on the fall team should plan to attend.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2012-2013 school year will be held in the Amanda-Clearcreek Primary School on the evenings of February 15th and March 21st from 5:00 to 8:30 PM during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Children who will be 5-years-old by July 31st, 2012 are eligible to register. If you know of a family who has a child who meets this criteria, please pass the word to them.
Documents needed for registration are:
•Child's Birth Certificate
•Child's Social Security
•Child's Record of Immunizations
•Proof of Residency
•Custody Papers if applicable
Documents needed for registration are:
•Child's Birth Certificate
•Child's Social Security
•Child's Record of Immunizations
•Proof of Residency
•Custody Papers if applicable
Homework Explanation:
Many parents have asked about why the change in the Homework Policy at Amanda-Clearcreek Primary. It is our hope at Amanda-Clearcreek Primary that since we are only asking twenty minutes, per night, per child, you give your undivided attention to fifteen minutes of reading and five minutes of math review. The intense review/help that you give your will be more beneficial than forty minutes of homework you may not be able to give your attention to. The Homework Policy is below:
Many parents have asked about why the change in the Homework Policy at Amanda-Clearcreek Primary. It is our hope at Amanda-Clearcreek Primary that since we are only asking twenty minutes, per night, per child, you give your undivided attention to fifteen minutes of reading and five minutes of math review. The intense review/help that you give your will be more beneficial than forty minutes of homework you may not be able to give your attention to. The Homework Policy is below:
HOMEWORK POLICY
Homework at the Primary building will consist of 20 minutes of homework each night. Students are to be reading to an adult at least fifteen (15) minutes per night and working on math facts for at least five (5) minutes per night. Studying and or/preparing for tests and/or projects can be assigned
beyond this twenty (20) minute requirement.
Homework at the Primary building will consist of 20 minutes of homework each night. Students are to be reading to an adult at least fifteen (15) minutes per night and working on math facts for at least five (5) minutes per night. Studying and or/preparing for tests and/or projects can be assigned
beyond this twenty (20) minute requirement.
Extra Math Help
A web site that was not included on your Helpful Websites page that was
sent home to you at the beginning of the year is: www.xtramath.org
Parents and teachers alike have indicated to me that this is a good site.
A web site that was not included on your Helpful Websites page that was
sent home to you at the beginning of the year is: www.xtramath.org
Parents and teachers alike have indicated to me that this is a good site.
The following article was taken from the book, The Well-Centered Child.
As we approach the time of conferences, I thought it was worth sharing.
Please take the time to read it and to come in and meet with your child's
teacher when conference time arrives. You will get a letter about dates
and times and sign-up sheets the beginning of March. Working together
with your child's school and teacher is one of the best things you can do
to make the most of your child's education.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
When the News is Not What You Want to Hear
One of the hardest things teachers have to do is sit down with a parent
and deliver bad news. One of the hardest things parents have to do is
hear it.
Whether it's that your child seems to be having trouble learning, is
thought to have a serious coordination problem, has out-of-control
behavior, or needs to be referred to a specialist for testing, the news is
hard to take in. One thing's for sure: hearing it is painful in a way
that's hard to put into words.
After you get home and have time to think, you may begin to question what
you've been told:
If what she's said is true, why did she wait so long to tell us?
Teachers understand that the business of growing up is uneven for most
kids. They tend to appreciate each child's individual pace and know it
takes a long time to grow and learn. If they suspect that all is not
going smoothly for your child, experienced teachers don't jump to
conclusions. They first want to be sure they know your child well, that
she feels at home in their classroom, and that they've seen her in a
variety of situations before deciding to talk their concerns over with
you. It all takes time.
Could she be wrong?
Teachers are teachers, not medical doctors, speech therapists, or
psychologists. They can't and don't diagnose. But along with their
background in child development, they've seen lots of kids over the years,
most of them the same age as your child. Their insights are usually
accurate. At the same time, you know your child better than anyone else.
Listen to your own good sense. As for being wrong? Keep in mind, that
what's really wrong is when a teacher doesn't ever tell you she's
concerned.
Is she blaming us?
Anyone who teaches young children has an appreciation for how complex
development is. And also for how complicated being a parent is these
days. Many teachers are parents themselves, parents who've had
conferences with their own children's teachers. Teachers are aware that
feeling guilty is already an occupational hazard of being a parent. Most
teachers want to work with parents, not blame them.
What do we do now?
First, go ahead and feel angry, scared, hurt or whatever your immediate
reaction is. It's understandable. It's what all parents feel when
someone suggests that their child has a problem. But don't let it get in
the way of checking things out. If the teacher suggested that you see a
specialist with your child, do so. You might nip a serious problem in the
bud by looking into it right away. Or, you might hear that the teacher's
concern was unnecessary. At any rate, it's better than not knowing. And
much better than not getting help if your child needs it.
Keep in mind though, that no matter what you find out, one thing won't
change. Your child is still the same child you loved before you heard the
news. And always will be.
The Well-Centered Child April 2003
As we approach the time of conferences, I thought it was worth sharing.
Please take the time to read it and to come in and meet with your child's
teacher when conference time arrives. You will get a letter about dates
and times and sign-up sheets the beginning of March. Working together
with your child's school and teacher is one of the best things you can do
to make the most of your child's education.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
When the News is Not What You Want to Hear
One of the hardest things teachers have to do is sit down with a parent
and deliver bad news. One of the hardest things parents have to do is
hear it.
Whether it's that your child seems to be having trouble learning, is
thought to have a serious coordination problem, has out-of-control
behavior, or needs to be referred to a specialist for testing, the news is
hard to take in. One thing's for sure: hearing it is painful in a way
that's hard to put into words.
After you get home and have time to think, you may begin to question what
you've been told:
If what she's said is true, why did she wait so long to tell us?
Teachers understand that the business of growing up is uneven for most
kids. They tend to appreciate each child's individual pace and know it
takes a long time to grow and learn. If they suspect that all is not
going smoothly for your child, experienced teachers don't jump to
conclusions. They first want to be sure they know your child well, that
she feels at home in their classroom, and that they've seen her in a
variety of situations before deciding to talk their concerns over with
you. It all takes time.
Could she be wrong?
Teachers are teachers, not medical doctors, speech therapists, or
psychologists. They can't and don't diagnose. But along with their
background in child development, they've seen lots of kids over the years,
most of them the same age as your child. Their insights are usually
accurate. At the same time, you know your child better than anyone else.
Listen to your own good sense. As for being wrong? Keep in mind, that
what's really wrong is when a teacher doesn't ever tell you she's
concerned.
Is she blaming us?
Anyone who teaches young children has an appreciation for how complex
development is. And also for how complicated being a parent is these
days. Many teachers are parents themselves, parents who've had
conferences with their own children's teachers. Teachers are aware that
feeling guilty is already an occupational hazard of being a parent. Most
teachers want to work with parents, not blame them.
What do we do now?
First, go ahead and feel angry, scared, hurt or whatever your immediate
reaction is. It's understandable. It's what all parents feel when
someone suggests that their child has a problem. But don't let it get in
the way of checking things out. If the teacher suggested that you see a
specialist with your child, do so. You might nip a serious problem in the
bud by looking into it right away. Or, you might hear that the teacher's
concern was unnecessary. At any rate, it's better than not knowing. And
much better than not getting help if your child needs it.
Keep in mind though, that no matter what you find out, one thing won't
change. Your child is still the same child you loved before you heard the
news. And always will be.
The Well-Centered Child April 2003
Parent Involvement:
Ideas to Enrich Your Child's Education at Home and School
You can be involved in your child's education in many ways, and the [ http://www.sedl.org/pubs/catalog/items/fam33.html ]research suggests that involvement that focuses on extending your child's school learning at home has great results. Know what your child will be learning each year at school. There are several resources available to parents, including the Ohio Department of Education website (www.ode.state.oh.us). This same information is in a printed pamphlet that your child's teacher will be sharing during the upcoming parent-teacher conferences entitled, "Standards Guides for Families". Kindergarten parents have their monthly Progress Reports that indicate exactly what each child is expected to master. Organizing a homework and reading time for your child every night, plan to practice what has been taught at school, and seek help for [ http://childparenting.about.com/od/learningproblems/ ]learning difficulties seen at home. These proactive strategies will enrich your child's mastery of primary academics. At School... Are you concerned about the quality of your child's school and want to be involved in its improvement? Education writer, Kimberly Keith, recommends the website www.ptotoday.com for parents to get the information to maintain an effective parent-teacher organization in their school. Our PTO meets at 4:15 PM the first Tuesday of each month in our school's media center. Take advantage of parent-teacher conferences to find out what you can do to help your child improve his school performance. Education writer, Kimberly Keith, suggests, "take a notepad to the conference so that you can jot down important information the teacher gives you about your child's test scores, homework, class participation and attitude, social adjustment, and curriculum. Ask the teacher how you can help your child achieve the goals for your child's grade level. Be sure to remember the positive things the teacher says about your child to report when you get home!" Every teacher at Amanda-Clearcreek Primary has an email account. Give your child's teacher your email address and ask to be contacted when there is a problem or if she just wants to let you know something about your child. Ask her if you may also contact her by email when you have questions about your child at school. Some text is adapted from
[ http://childparenting.about.com/mbiopage.htm ]
Kimberly L. Keith at About.com Thank you!
Ideas to Enrich Your Child's Education at Home and School
You can be involved in your child's education in many ways, and the [ http://www.sedl.org/pubs/catalog/items/fam33.html ]research suggests that involvement that focuses on extending your child's school learning at home has great results. Know what your child will be learning each year at school. There are several resources available to parents, including the Ohio Department of Education website (www.ode.state.oh.us). This same information is in a printed pamphlet that your child's teacher will be sharing during the upcoming parent-teacher conferences entitled, "Standards Guides for Families". Kindergarten parents have their monthly Progress Reports that indicate exactly what each child is expected to master. Organizing a homework and reading time for your child every night, plan to practice what has been taught at school, and seek help for [ http://childparenting.about.com/od/learningproblems/ ]learning difficulties seen at home. These proactive strategies will enrich your child's mastery of primary academics. At School... Are you concerned about the quality of your child's school and want to be involved in its improvement? Education writer, Kimberly Keith, recommends the website www.ptotoday.com for parents to get the information to maintain an effective parent-teacher organization in their school. Our PTO meets at 4:15 PM the first Tuesday of each month in our school's media center. Take advantage of parent-teacher conferences to find out what you can do to help your child improve his school performance. Education writer, Kimberly Keith, suggests, "take a notepad to the conference so that you can jot down important information the teacher gives you about your child's test scores, homework, class participation and attitude, social adjustment, and curriculum. Ask the teacher how you can help your child achieve the goals for your child's grade level. Be sure to remember the positive things the teacher says about your child to report when you get home!" Every teacher at Amanda-Clearcreek Primary has an email account. Give your child's teacher your email address and ask to be contacted when there is a problem or if she just wants to let you know something about your child. Ask her if you may also contact her by email when you have questions about your child at school. Some text is adapted from
[ http://childparenting.about.com/mbiopage.htm ]
Kimberly L. Keith at About.com Thank you!
The above students were recently honored for being the Student of the Month for September and October. Griffin Sahr, Carly Spence, Kansas Rhymer, Ashley Claypool, Riley Nilo, Jazlynn Amann, Lena Hamilton, Justin Gilkerson, Abby Bailey, Grant Guiler, Keegan Swisher, Dalton Binkley, Liam Rigsby, Hannah Saum, Morgan Cowdry, Nolan Brumfield, Nathan Sisson, Addyson Bowersock, Makalyn Nichols, Cameron Ayers, Amanda Vickroy, Clayton Groff, Autumn Hall, Landon Covell,
McKenzie Hettinger, Caleb Bennett, Brayden Wical, Beonka Peters, Regan Tedrow, Mya Ruck, Jesse Spangler, Jada Johnson, Tristan Brown,
Caleb Spiller and Lute Bustos
McKenzie Hettinger, Caleb Bennett, Brayden Wical, Beonka Peters, Regan Tedrow, Mya Ruck, Jesse Spangler, Jada Johnson, Tristan Brown,
Caleb Spiller and Lute Bustos
Student of the Month
The above students were recently honored for acheiving their Chicka-Chicka, Boom Boom books. Peter Brockman, Wyatt Detty, Cody McCormick, Jada Poling, Katie Saville, Ava Williams, Adian Fait, Blake Hudson, Leah White, Rachel Weaver, Blayne Barker, Samantha Lehman, Brayden Wical, Nicholas Sims, Payton Wince, Luke Speakman, Lily Dennis, Alexis Keiser, Mariah Miller, Addy Pugh, Aidan Rich,
Gabe Sahr, Drew Dossman, Grady Howard, Jada Johnson, Jesse Spangler, Jacie Clifton, Cameron Corey, Grace Davis, and Mya Ruck
Gabe Sahr, Drew Dossman, Grady Howard, Jada Johnson, Jesse Spangler, Jacie Clifton, Cameron Corey, Grace Davis, and Mya Ruck
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Sweets for Soldiers
Students at Amanda - Clearcreek Primary recently collected Sweets for the Soldiers. Pictured above is a sampling of the candy that was sent to Afghanistan to hopefully help boost the spirit of our soldiers throughout the holiday season.
