The Family "Celebration" Chronicle

Greetings Margaretta Families,

I trust this letter finds you well as we welcome the month of March. It is exciting to share with you some new updates and to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students while also providing a glimpse into the upcoming school year.

Over the past month, our students have engaged in valuable hands-on learning experience while gaining valuable insights into potential career paths through job shadowing and internships. We are working to expand career opportunities for our students in an effort to better prepare them for their future endeavors. Our commitment to preparing students for the workforce is evident in the successful completion of bootcamps in Advanced Manufacturing and Healthcare which were sponsored by the Erie County Business Advisory Council. We are also thrilled to announce upcoming bootcamps in Hospitality and Tourism, as well as a specialized program focusing on "Women in the Trades."

As we eagerly plan for the upcoming school year, I'm excited to share some key scheduling updates:

New College Credit Statistics Class:

We are excited to introduce a new College Credit Statistics class for the 2024-2025 school year. This course will be taught by Mrs. Dulgar. It will provide students with the opportunity to delve into the world of statistics and earn college credits while still in high school. We believe this addition will further enrich our academic offerings and prepare students for success in higher education.

Government Transition to Junior Year:

We are moving our Government course to the junior year. Recognizing its importance, we are also transitioning it into a semester-long course to provide a comprehensive yet focused exploration of civic education.

New Social Studies Semester Courses:

In line with our commitment to meeting student interests, we are excited to introduce two new semester courses in the Social Studies department based on the feedback we gathered from our students. These courses are:

• History through Film: Exploring historical events and narratives through the lens of cinema.

• Popular Culture: Examining the impact and significance of popular culture on society.

These additions aim to make our curriculum more dynamic and relevant to the evolving interests of our student body. We would like to express our gratitude for your continued support and encourage you to engage in conversations with your children about their course selections for the upcoming school year. We believe these changes will contribute to a more enriching and tailored educational experience for each student.

Engaging in extracurricular activities offers student the opportunity to grow and develop beyond the classroom. These experiences not only facilitate the exploration and refinement of one's talents but also develops essential life skills like teamwork, leadership, and effective time management. Importantly, the positive influence of such involvement extends into the world of academics, where the discipline and confidence gained contribute significantly to success in the classroom. Below is a list of some of our students' accomplishments this winter.

• Our middle school robotics team advanced to the state competition.
• The high school Academic Challenge team made to playoffs for the second time in school history.
• One of our middle school students has qualified for state completion.
• Vinny Barnette
• We had three district qualifiers for high school wrestling.
• Cohen Gahler, Wyatt Goodrich, Trace Wilson
  
• There were two swimmers who qualified for state competition.
• Carson Miller 24th Place 50 M Freestyle
• Alayna Biehl 17th Place 50 M Freestyle and 30th 100M Freestyle
• Boys Basketball has advanced to district play.
  
• Girls Basketball has advanced to reginal play.

I hope March continues to bring many more celebrations and accomplishments for our students!

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at 419.684.5351 or at jtheis@margarettaschooldistrict.com.

Dr. Jennifer Theis

Senior Cap & Gown pick up will be held on March 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the high school lobby.

Jostens freshman meeting will be held on Thursday, March 14th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

Attendance reminders: Please email jmorriscox@margarettaschooldistrict.com or call 419-684-5351 to report your child’s absence. Dr. Notes can be emailed to jmorriscox@margarettaschooldistrict.com or dropped off in student services.

College Credit Plus information

Our CCP meeting was held at Townsend Community School on February 29th. If you were unable to make this meeting please know that there is a make-up meeting at BGSU/Firelands on March 5th at 5:00 pm. Additionally, students that want to participate in this program (whether at MHS or on a college campus) need to fill out an Intent to participate form and have it handed into Student Services by April 1st. These forms were distributed to students during scheduling sessions on February 22nd & 23rd. They are also available online under Guidance forms on the Guidance website. Additionally, they can be picked up in the Student Service Office.

ACT

On February 27th Junior students that attend classes through College Credit Plus off campus, Margaretta High School and EHOVE were given the ACT. This test was free of charge to our students. If any Junior student missed this opportunity they will be given a make up test. The makeup date is March 12th. Please contact Mrs.Harkness and/or Mrs.Lott if you have questions or comments regarding this.

FAFSA Meeting

On March 6, 2024 from 4PM to 6PM, Tiffin University will be hosting a FAFSA help open house. No registration is required and students do not need to be attending Tiffin University to attend this event. For more information on this event please contact Student Services.

"Females in Trades” Bootcamp

The Erie County Business Advisory Committee will be hosting a "Females in Trades” bootcamp on March 13, 2024. This event will be offered to students who have communicated interest and scored aptitude on their You Science Career surveys. However this is not limited to those results. If students have an interest in this opportunity they should see Mrs.Lott.

Student Scheduling for the 2024-2025 School Year

Mrs.Lott has been in all 9th, 10th & 11th grade English classes conducting scheduling presentations. All students in attendance were given an abbreviated 2024-2025 Course Description book with many resources in it. The full Course Description book can be accessed electronically through the Guidance Website.

During these in class presentations students started their Four Year Plans by beginning to fill out schedule requests for next school year. All students were given the opportunity to schedule an appointment with Mrs.Lott. This is optional for 9th & 10th grade and mandatory for 11th graders. If you have any questions or if you would like to have a phone conference or face to face meeting please feel free to email or call Student Services to make an appointment.

Buckeye Boys State

Buckeye Boys State will be held at Miami University this year from June 9 - 16. This is a wonderful Leadership opportunity that is available to our Junior Male students. We already have six students signed up for this experience. If you would like to find out more information about this for your student please contact Mrs. Lott. There are still spots available.

Job Resource Fair

On April 2nd from 4 PM to 6PM, Terra State Community College will be hosting a job and resource fair. This is an excellent opportunity for our students to meet with recruiters from great companies in the area like Cedar Point, Catawba Island Club and many more. For more information please contact Mrs.Lott.

State Testing Information

Ohio State Tests will be administered on April 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, May 1st, and 2nd. Margaretta will run an adjusted schedule to accommodate the end-of-course assessments. Students testing must be present in their assigned OST classrooms by 7:30 AM on the designated testing days. School buses will run their normal morning routes to deliver students to school who are taking the designated OST. Testing will conclude daily at approximately 10:00 AM. Regular classes for ALL students will begin at 10:03 AM and will conclude at the regularly scheduled time of 2:33 PM.

Below are the dates for the Ohio State Tests (OST) students are required to take. More detailed information regarding these tests will be provided through Final Forms and will be posted on the district website.

Wednesday, April 10th - ELA Part 1

Thursday, April 11th - ELA Part 2

Wednesday, April 17th - Math, Algebra 1, Geometry Part 1

Thursday, April 18th - Math, Algebra 1, Geometry Part 2

Wednesday, April 24th - Science 8, Biology, American History Part 1

Thursday, April 25th - Science 8, Biology, American History Part 2

Wednesday, May 1st - Government Part 1

Thursday, May 2nd - Government Part 2