Curriculum Corner for Parents

Feb. 24, 2023

What's In The Forecast

Wed., March 1

DLT, 3:45 - 5:45
Family Literacy Night (K-4), RHS, 5:00-7:00

Tues., March 7

Armed Forces Career Celebration

Mon., March 13

Kindergarten Registration Begins

Fri., March 24

Report Cards Sent Home

Thurs. March 30

RHS Job Fair

Shout Outs, Accolades and News

Great job to our high school students! - High school students who did not pass the End of Course Exams can retake the test in December. Our students just scored higher this year than last year in 3 of the 6 categories. We feel that some subtle changes that we have made in high school have helped make a difference.
Chronic Absenteeism - Did you know that chronic absenteeism is defined as anytime a student misses 10% or more of the school days? Unfortunately, this is regardless of being excused, unexcused, or suspended. The other part of the formula is a student must be in school for at least 100 hours. Even if the student leaves the district after 100 hours, they are counted on our report card. The good news is that Ravenna Schools is seeing a decline in chronic absenteeism.
Winter Writing Festival is a HUGE success for Ravenna students! The Winter Writing Festival is sponsored by Main Street Ravenna. Students from grades 2-12 were invited to participate in this creative writing competition. This year's theme was to write about a mystery that happened in Ravenna. Picture below!
What is this NEW dyslexia law? You will see some changes beginning next year. Our district has chosen to get ALL K-3 teachers trained to identify characteristics of dyslexia and understand how to teach students who may be at risk of dyslexia. (The State law requires teachers in grades K-1 to be trained by the 2023-2024 school year.) In addition, the building principals and the Director of Curriculum will be trained by the beginning of next year. All students in K-3 will be screened beginning next year using Dibels 8. All results will be recorded in mClass.

Ravenna Students are Amazing!

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Meet Lexi!

Lexi is a senior and serves as a Principal's Advisory Committee member. She volunteered to read Black History messages for the daily announcements.

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Presidential Scholarship!!

This is a FULL RIDE scholarship to Walsh University!!!

Maleah was chosen from a large group of candidates after going through a rigorous application and interview process.

We are so proud of Maleah!!!!

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Winter Writing Festival

Winter Writing Festival winners were recognized on Sat., Feb. 18. Ms. Arasin Hughes represented Main Street Ravenna, the sponsor. Winners include:

Gr. 2 - Katie
Gr. 3/4 - Gavin
Gr. 5/6 - Joseph
Gr. 7/8 - Kaitlynn
High School - Hannah

Ravenna Schools are Making Progress

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West Park is making strides!

West Park is realizing the benefits of their work with CKLA. Their Early STAR scores are on the rise. They continue to focus on developing mindfulness with their students.

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West Main is Rocking and Rolling!

Students who had 100% attendance recently attended the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The 4th-grade students are headed to college to the ATT Classroom.

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Willyard Rises and Falls!

The students are taking on the Cavs reading challenge. At the same time, the chronic absenteeism rate is decreasing.

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The Preschool staff is focusing on the whole child!

The Preschool is focusing on the whole child. They are working on social-emotional learning and developing the RTI process.

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Brown Middle School continues to grow!

BMS continues to improve attendance. At the same time, PBIS and a positive recognition system are taking hold at BMS.

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RHS is creating positive opportunities for students!

The RHS staff continues to make positive changes for students. With chronic absenteeism on the decline, the staff is setting up a recognition system for students.