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Joy Neale-May, Editor
Dear Herberich Families,
Happy December! The weather may colder but all of the activities and hard work are
keeping us warm!
This busy month begins with the new computerized lunch program. All of the information was mailed home and the classroom teachers worked with the students on practicing keying in their ID numbers. This number will stay with a student throughout their school career. Our practice day went very smoothly. Thank you
for working with your child at home.
As we kick off our Herberich Helping Hands program thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity. As the students bring in canned goods, hats, mittens, and toys I know the Copley-Fairlawn families that benefit from this annual collection are grateful. Mrs. Neale-May coordinates this annual drive and we appreciate all of her
dedication and hard work.
The Herberich PTA has done so much for our students and staff. I hope you are able to support the PTA by purchasing Market Day and/or SCRIPS gift cards. Shopping
couldn‘t be easier!
There is also another way that the Herberich PTA assists members of the Herberich family. The PTA Goodwill Meals committee provides meals when families and staff are experiencing a difficult time. This Friday I will be hosting a Herberich movie night to benefit the Goodwill Meals Fund. Parents are welcome but not required. This may give parents an opportunity to have dinner, run errands or shop for the holidays while the kids are with me watching a movie from 6:00-8:00. Everyone is welcome but donations will be appreciated. ($2.00 per student or $5.00 per family) All of the details are on the
flyer on the back of this page but please call if you have any questions.
On Wednesday, December 8th at 7:00pm at Copley High School in the John Halchin Memorial Auditorium the stars from Herberich will come out. Mrs. Walton has been working very hard to prepare our 1st and 3rd graders for the winter music program. The 3rd and 4th grade vocal and hand chime choirs will perform. Every year the music program is outstanding and I hope you will be able to join us to see the Herberich
stars shine!
As the holiday season continues I want to thank you for sharing the gift of your children. They work so hard and make me smile every day. I am so fortunate to be a
member of the Herberich family.
Happy Holidays!
With thanks,
Miss Ashcroft
Issue 4
Herberich Happenings
Bullying 8
Calendar 13
Movie Night 2
Music Notes 13
Office Updates 3
PTA Pages 14-19
Transportation Winter Weather 7
Inside this issue:
P A G E 2 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
Herberich Movie Night with Miss Ashcroft
Miss Ashcroft will host a kids movie night. Parents
are welcome but not required.
When: Friday, Dec. 3 rd
from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Herberich Gym
Why: To help the Herberich PTA Goodwill Meals Fund. The Goodwill Meals Fund provides occasional meals to members of the Herberich family during an illness or difficult time.
How much: EVERYONE IS WELCOME but if you are able to donate$2.00 per child or $5.00 per family that would help.
What‘s Showing: A G rated movie so great that it can‘t be named! (It may be the third movie about toys…)
Babysitting Provided: Miss Ashcroft will take care of the kids…really!
Questions: Call Miss Ashcroft
Don’t forget a
for the movie!
P A G E 3 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
SIGNING YOUR CHILD OUT EARLY … Sometimes it is necessary to sign a child out for an appointment. Please be sure
to send a note to your child’s teacher—she will forward this to the office. Please plan on arriving at least 5-10 minutes prior
to your stated pick up time as we do not call students to the office until the parent/guardian is physically in the office. Your
child may be in phys. ed./music/art or even the computer lab/library. This means that he/she must return to the regular
classroom to pick up his/her backpack. Thank you for understanding.
ENTERING THE PARKING LOT … The arrows have not yet been painted on the blacktop. Thank you for observing the
traffic flow by making a right hand turn into the parking lot and travelling around the vehicles parked in the center. This
applies to ALL vehicles entering the parking lot. For the safety of all, please do not drive straight once you enter
the parking lot.
DISMISSAL CHANGES … Please DO NOT EMAIL dismissal changes to Mrs. Neale-May ON THE DAY OF THE
CHANGE—these need to be called in by 3:15 (330.664.4991—feel free to leave a voice mail). There is no guarantee that emails will be retrieved in time.
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS … Thank you for supporting our community holiday programs (see page 5, Herberich Helping
Hands for detailed information)
This month we recognized the following students
in our weekly drawings for Herberich‘s unique
rewards program:
Courteous and Kind.
announcements and invited to choose a reward
from Miss Ashcroft‘s prize drawers.
Alex Ash, Gabe Ash, Zachary Brown, Emma
Canode, Anushka Dey, Haruna Eguchi, Allison
Hohenshil, Deon Horn, Albert Jeong, Emma Kello,
Becca Kilmer, Nathan Lowe, Kaleb Malone,
Cassie Musitano, Charlene Porter, Destiny Reed,
Sophia Rice, Tyler Rojas, Faith Seagren, Jessica
Shepherd, Rachel Siddall, Logan Slinker, Zachary
Spainhour and Ambrosia Taggett.
eligible for this awards recognition program.
Several of these students were recognized by
their bus drivers.
Congratulations!
Ing ….
Our new point of sale registers are in place and we are very excited about this.
You can now prepay Milk (50c), lunches (2.75 per tray lunch) or even snack money (vary from 25c-75c daily) if you so desire.
If you do not wish for your child to use his lunch money (prepaid) for snacks, PLEASE let us know so they don’t buy snacks with lunch money. No change will be given to students for prepaid lunches—If you send in $10.00 the entire amount will be applied to the student’s account.
If you have any questions about any of the new point of sales just give us a call.
Hopefully, starting next fall you will be able to put money in your child’s account online.
There is still a lot of charging going on. It is not the child’s fault. Please make sure your child has money in his/her account, you’ve packed a lunch for that day, or you’ve given them lunch money.
If you have any questions please feel free to call the cafeteria (330) 664.4977 between 9:15 and 11:30 each day.
OFFICE UPDATES . . .
LUNCHROOM NEWS
Jump Rope for Heart is coming to Herberich!
Please watch for information sent home with your student.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION—MR. WITCHSEY
P A G E 4 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
HERBERICH PRIMARY SCHOOL
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Please make check payable to Herberich Primary Cafeteria)
DATE: __________________________________________
YES, MY CHILD MAY CHARGE SNACKS NO, MY CHILD MAY NOT CHARGE SNACKS
HERBERICH PRIMARY SCHOOL
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Please make check payable to Herberich Primary Cafeteria)
DATE: __________________________________________
YES, MY CHILD MAY CHARGE SNACKS NO, MY CHILD MAY NOT CHARGE SNACKS
HERBERICH PRIMARY SCHOOL
STUDENT(S) NAME(S): ________________________________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME: ____________________________________________________________
(Please make check payable to Herberich Primary Cafeteria)
DATE: __________________________________________
YES, MY CHILD MAY CHARGE SNACKS NO, MY CHILD MAY NOT CHARGE SNACKS
P A G E 5 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
BROWNIE TROOP # 137 is collecting eyeglasses for the Lions. These will be recycled and put
to good use for those unable to afford eyeglasses. Please place them in the box provided in the lobby.
HERBERICH STUDENT GIVES BACK—Second grader, Grace Sommer, serves dinner once
a month as part of her church’s Real Life Group. After dinner the group gets to socialize with the children
in the after school program. We are proud of your commitment, Grace.
"HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL NEEDY FAMILIES"
Would you like to be sure that your Christmas charity contribution really benefits those in need? Would you like to see your donation help local families? Perhaps a neighbor has had a bad year, or your child may have a needy classmate?
The Copley Police Department will be accepting donations for its annual "Share A Christmas Program" which benefits needy families in the Copley area by providing toys and gifts for children at Christmas time. Last year over two hundred and fifty children who may not have received anything at all under their Christmas trees awoke to find an assortment of toy and gift items on Christmas morning.
Donations of cash and new toys will be accepted at the Copley Police Department, 1280 Sunset Drive, beginning Tuesday, November 30 through Wednesday December 15th. Checks (made payable to "FOP Lodge 191") or money orders may also be mailed to the police department. OR YOU MAY DROP OFF YOUR DONATION TO THE HERBERICH OFFICE—THIS IS PART OF OUR HELPING HANDS DRIVE WITH ALL DONATIONS GOING BACK INTO OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE COPLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT, KIWANIS AND COPLEY OUTREACH. SEE PAGE FIVE OF THIS NEWSLETTER.
Application forms for assistance and further information are (or will be) available online at www.copley.oh.us and in the lobby of the police department beginning November 15. For more information, call 330-666-4218.
These programs are for families residing in Copley and/or the Copley-Fairlawn school district only. Proof of residency may be required.100% of the dollars raised benefit those in need. Please help us make the Holiday season a little brighter for those not as fortunate as ourselves by giving generously.
COMMUNITY NEWS . . .
The nation is gearing up for another year of seasonal influenza and this includes the H1N1 virus. Unlike last year, there appears to be less hysteria over this somewhat new virus strain as the
vaccine is already available and plentiful.
Should I keep my child home or send him or her to school?
Do not send your child to school if any of the following symptoms or conditions were present in the last 24 hours. You may be asked to take your child home if your child:
Has a fever of 100 degrees or higher. Your child may return to school when the temperature has been normal (98.6) for 24 hours
without the use of medication
Has been vomiting and/or has/had diarrhea. If your child had two or more episodes during the previous evening or night they
may not attend school. Call your child’s doctor if symptoms continue for more than 48 hours, your child has a fever or his/her condition worsens.
Has a rash. All rashes must be diagnosed and/or treated by a physician for your child to remain in school.
Has a bacterial infection. Your child may return to school after taking prescribed antibiotics for 24 hours.
Has symptoms that prevent him or her from participating in school, such as:
Excessive tiredness, pale, difficult to wake, confused or irritable, lack of appetite
Productive coughing, sneezing
Sore throat
A minor sore throat is usually not a problem, but a severe sore throat could be strep throat even if there is no fever. Other symptoms of strep throat in children are headache and stomach upset. Contact your pediatrician as your child needs a special test to determine if it is strep throat.
Keep your child home until his or her fever has been gone for 24 hours without medication. Colds can be contagious for at least 48 hours. Returning to school too soon may slow the recovery process and expose others unnecessarily to illness.
If you are unsure about whether or not to send your child to school, please contact me with any questions you may have.
CLINIC CHATTER—Mrs. Rita Baker, RN
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
September—Leo Kobayashi
Mrs. Headley nominated Leo for Herberich‘s September Student of the Month. Leo moved from Japan to Copley last year with his family. He was chosen for student of the month because of his work ethic and kindness towards his teachers and peers. Leo is always willing to lend a helping hand when needed. He often interprets for our ESL friends in the classroom. Leo strives to be organized and attentive in class. Leo is a good role model because he works diligently in the classroom and never misses homework assignments. His teachers can always
count on Leo to do the right thing.
Leo enjoys playing soccer and playing board games with his family. His favorite subjects include physical education and science. Leo is a talented musician and wants to be a pianist
when he grows up.
October—Kendal Farren
Ms Maas nominated Kendal Farren for Herberich Primary School‘s October Student of the Month. She is an outstanding student who strives to be responsible at all times. She does an outstanding job in math with an 101% A+ grade. She is a Math Master of addition, subtraction and multiplica-
tion.
Kendal is a good role model for her fourth grade peers. Also, she is willing to help other students with their work. Kendal is kind to others and a reliable helper for the teachers. She is a true leader and believes that leaders are nice to everyone and give them help, whether they like them or not. She believes if a fellow student drops their school supplies, a leader should be the first to help them out. Also, if a student is having trouble with schoolwork, she thinks a leader should ask the teacher for permission and then give the student help. She feels that good leaders are always
polite and follow the rules.
Kendal participates in Herberich‘s Service Stars, hand chimes and choir. She is also a cheerleader
in her free time and loves to go on vacations with her family.
We are celebrating Eric Carle as our "Author of the Month". He has written and illustrated many well-loved children's books. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has sold more than 12 million copies in more than 20 languages. His books are distinctive and instantly recognizable. His art work is created in collage techniques, using hand-painted papers, which he cuts and layers to form bright and cheerful images. Many of his books have added dimensions, such as twinkling lights in The Very Lonely Fire- fly, or the sound of a cricket's song in The Very Quiet Cricket, giving them a playful quality: a toy that can be read, a book that invites being touched. Below is a partial listing of his wonderful books available in our school library.
10 Little Rubber Ducks
Hello, Red Fox
Snow Dream
The Very Clumsy Click Beetle
The Secret Birthday Message
Our thanks to the following students and families who have donated books to our library:
Lily Burbridge Jenna Cole The Hofackers Mrs. Yoder The Srokas Adam Kalish
Library Chat—Mrs. Emily Vanke
The Grouchy Ladybug
The Very Busy Spider
From Head to Toe
P A G E 7 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
TRANSPORTATION—Mrs. Hickey—330.664.4820
HEY, KIDS … Be sure to follow these important safety tips this winter! Be smart, be safe!
DRESS IN LAYERS wearing wool and synthetic materials whenever possible
WEAR EYE PROTECTION of some type—glasses, sunglasses, etc.
WEAR BRIGHT-COLORED REFLECTIVE clothing to be more visible to
cars and your bus driver
WALK FACING TRAFFIC so the cars will see you and you can see them
LOOK BOTH WAYS—TWICE—when crossing the street
ALLOW EXTRA TIME to reach your bus stop—it‘s harder to walk in
snow!
WAIT FOR THE BUS in the place of safety the bus driver has assigned to you at your stop
DO NOT PLAY IN THE SNOW or purposely slide around on the ice
KEEP HANDS AND FEET TO YOURSELF at the bus stop
DO NOT RUN to the bus—you may slip underneath it
USE THE HANDRAIL each time you get on and off the bus
WINTER BUS STOP SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF
YOUR BUS DRIVER! THEY
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"HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL NEEDY FAMILIES"
Would you like to be sure that your Christmas charity contribution really benefits those in need? Would you like to see your donation help local families? Perhaps a neighbor has had a bad year, or your child may have a needy classmate?
The Copley Police Department will be accepting donations for its annual "Share A Christmas Program" which benefits needy families in the Copley area by providing toys and gifts for children at Christmas time. Last year over two hundred and fifty children who may not have received anything at all under their Christmas trees awoke to find an assortment of toy and gift items on Christmas morning.
Donations of cash and new toys will be accepted at the Copley Police Department, 1280 Sunset Drive, beginning Tuesday, November 30 through Wednesday December 15th. Checks (made payable to "FOP Lodge 191") or money
orders may also be mailed to the police department. OR you may drop off your donation at the school office—in the collection bin located in the office.
Application forms for assistance and further information are (or will be) available online at www.copley.oh.us and in the lobby of the police department beginning November 15. For more information, call 330-666-4218.
These programs are for families residing in Copley and/or the Copley-Fairlawn school district only. Proof of residency may be required. 100% of the dollars raised benefit those in need. Please help us make the Holiday season a little brighter for those not as fortunate as ourselves by giving generously.
Our Kiwanis Holiday Food Drive kicks off on Tuesday, November 30th. With the current economy, there will be many needy
families within our own community this holiday season. We will be collecting cans and non-perishable food items
through Wednesday, December 15th. The Ramen noodle rule still applies: five packets equals one
canned item. Again this year, we would like our students to learn the true spirit of compassion and there will be
no rewards.
The challenge is to collect 3,000 items. Daily updates keep students aware of their rivals progress.
Don’t forget to ask your student how his/her class is doing in the race to help others.
Collection boxes will be in all the classrooms, but if you feel the items are too heavy for your student to carry, drop
them off in the office and we will deliver them to your student’s room.
Herberich‘s Giving Tree in the front lobby will greet students when they return after the fall break, ready and
waiting to be festively decorated with NEW mittens, gloves, socks, caps and scarves. The tree will be in the lobby
November 30-December 15.
Finally, as your children literally grow before your eyes, you may find that their outgrown coats
and jackets are still in good condition. We are also accepting adult sized items.
The Copley Outreach Center collects and distributes CLEAN, GENTLY WORN winter
coats and jackets to needy families. We ask that you only send in WINTER items only as this
is the current need - also be sure the items are CLEAN - machine washed or dry cleaned.
Beginning November 30th, we are collecting these garments and will deliver them to the Out-
reach Center on Wednesday, December 15th. This collection box will also be located in front of Mrs. Neale-May’s desk.
Herberich
December Character Trait of the Month: COMPASSION.
COATS 4 KIDS and
P A G E 9 I S S U E 4
During the month of November we look at the issue of
showing courtesy in all we do. Kindergarten and first grade classes focused on manners and being aware of each others
feelings. Various books and activities helped promote this trait. Please help your child practice good manners, good
sportsmanship and to display fairness.
Help your child express himself with courtesy
As your child gets older, you may notice that he challenges you more often. It‘s natural for kids to seek independence by
expressing their views, but unfortunately, they‘re not mature enough yet to put courtesy first. Outside influences, such as
TV shows with sassy characters, don‘t make things any easier. To build your child‘s independence and courtesy:
Reduce stress. If your child is worried about school or friendships, if he‘s disappointed or tired, it can show in his
attitude. Be available to listen.
Stay focused. Pick one behavior (such as eye rolling) to work on at a time.
Be firm. Set guidelines and expectations for polite behaviors and follow through with consequences if needed.
Reward success. Compliment good behaviors.
Source: Margery Rosen, Deal with Tweenage Attitude, MSN, http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-life/family-parenting/articlesc?cp-documentid=8326709.
COURTESY was the character trait for November
Each month we celebrate a d i f ferent character t ra i t at our schools. month we
At this time of year we often look to how we can aid our neighbors in celebrating the holidays. Might I suggest that
we broaden this action by helping our children see how they can be compassionate by giving of their time, their
thoughtfulness and their patience. Encourage your children to take an active role in the holiday preparations by be-
ing responsible for chores around the house. Ask them to help with the tasks you include in your celebrations. Even
small children can like envelopes and stamps. Remind the children that when a task is completed there is always
more time for the activities they enjoy. By starting at home we are sowing the seeds for compassion to develop.
THE ART OF GIVING
gifts of the heart:
tolerance, forgiveness.
We give of ourselves when we give gifts of the
mind:
plans, inventions, projects, poetry.
We give of ourselves when we give gifts of spirit:
prayer, vision, beauty, aspiration, peace, faith.
We give of ourselves when we give the gift of
words:
gifts. The only true gift is a portion of thyself.
W.A. Peterson
May you and yours enjoy gifts of the heart this
holiday season. Best wishes for a peaceful and
healthy New Year!
Many parents want to give their children everything. But is
it too much?
You can overindulge your child by giving her too many
material things. You can also provide too little structure or
too few rules. You can also over-nurture your child.
Studies show that overindulged children grow up self-
righteous and demanding. They often feel inadequate and
unloved.
Such kids will have problems at school. Because they lack
personal responsibility and self-esteem, they have a hard time
learning.
Have your child donate some clothes and toys to charity.
Give your child only age-appropriate material things that
are within the family budget.
Establish rules and stick to them. Make the rules clear to
your child. Don‘t argue with her about them.
Resist doing things for your child she can do herself.
She can fix her school lunch and keep her room clean.
Let your child deal with the results of bad decisions. For
instance, if she misses the bus, insist that she get up
earlier or put her clothes out the night before.
Source: Jean Illsley Clarke, How Much Is Enough? Everything You Need to Know to Steer Clear of Overindulgence and Raise
Likeable, responsible and Respectful Children, ISBN-1-56924-437-5 (Marlowe & Company, Publishers West, www.marlowpub.com
Raise a respectful child by avoiding overindulgence
Compassion continued on page 6
CONTACTING YOUR CHILD‘S GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Grades K-2: Mrs. Pamela Long-Rice 330.664.4887
@ Herberich on Monday & Thursday
@ Herberich on Wednesday & 1st and 4th quarter Fridays
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GIFTS FROM THE HEART
Have your child give a gift of himself at the next holiday or any time he wants to do something nice for someone else.
What you’ll need:
Paper
What To Do:
Talk to your child about gift giving. What does it mean to give something to someone else?
Instead of buying a gift, have your child make a gift. Does your child have a special talent? Maybe your child would
like to sing or write a song for a relative? Is there a chore your child could do? Maybe wash the dishes for a week.
Is there a special toy that could be loaned to a sister or brother for a week?
Use materials from around the house so that little, if any, money is spent.
If the gift is an activity or chore, have your child make a card with a note on it, telling what the gift will be.
Have your child use imagination in making an inviting package. Perhaps your child could paint a small rock and
wrap it in a big box. Or make an envelope out of the comics from the Sunday newspaper.
COMPASSION (DECEMBER CHARACTER TRAIT) CONTINUED
Courage is defined as the quality of mind or spirit that enables a
person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc. with firmness and without
fear. Courage includes acting in accordance with one‘s beliefs, especially in spite of criticism or pressure. In today‘s world,
we are bombarded by outside pressure. Children, especially, face the criticism of peers as they deal with the need to belong.
They are also blasted by messages from the media telling them how they should look, act, and feel in order to be acceptable.
It is imperative that we instill in our children the ability to stand up to these pressures when they conflict with the beliefs we
wish to teach our children.
COURAGE is the character trait for January
Use grocery store ads to help
your child practice math skills
Those grocery store ads that come every week
are a great way for your child to practice math
facts. With their bright pictures and large
numbers, they are easy even for young children
to use.
Look through the ads together. Help your child find pictures of a
few foods he likes. Cut out these pictures along with their prices.
Now have him create math word problems using the pictures
he’s cut out. Emma bought one pound of bananas for 50 cents.
How much would two pounds of bananas cost?
You could ask an older child what half a pound of bananas would
cost. Or you could ask him to tell you how much change he’d get
from a dollar. Later, use the world problems your child devel-
oped to create flash cards with the picture and the problems on
the front and the answer on the back.
Check the ads as your prepare your shopping list. Choose a few
items for your child to buy. Have him estimate how much it will
cost to purchase all these items. This teaches him the important
skill of estimation.
Source: Judi Hechtman and Deborah Ellermeyer, Teaching Math with Favorite Picture Books, ISBN: 0-5907-6250-8, Scholastic Professional
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BUILDING
MATH
SKILLS
Q: My husband is deployed overseas. He won't be here for the holidays. The longer he has been gone, the harder it has been on my third grader. Now my son's grades are starting to suffer. What advice do you have to help me get through a hard holiday season and also get my son back on track?
A: Being separated from a parent is always hard. Having
that parent be away during the holiday season can be even harder. Here are some ways to help:
Let your son know that it is okay to miss his father. Say some-
thing like, "We love Daddy very much. Of course we're going to miss him. Whenever you feel sad, you can talk with me."
Talk to his teacher. Be sure his teacher understands what he's
going through and how he's feeling. Sometimes, a child feels he has to be brave at home. His teacher may find he will confide in her. Ask her how you can help support him so he gets his grades back on track.
Talk with your child about some fun holiday traditions you want
to continue--baking, decorating or watching a favorite holiday video. Even though the holidays won't be like every other year, they can still be a special time for you and your son.
Stay in touch with your husband. Encourage him to call, send
videos and email.
Look for ways you and your son can help others. He'll start to
put his own problems in perspective when he sees that there are others who need help.
--Kristen Amundson, The Parent Institute. Reprinted with permission from the December 2010 issue of Parents make the difference!® (Elementary School Edition)
newsletter. Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute®, a division of NIS, Inc
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For Parents of Young Children
Understanding Bullying in Ohio Schools
Because of the prevalence of bullying in today’s schools and its negative consequences for students, Ohio law requires that by Dec.
30, 2007, all Ohio public school districts adopt policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation and bullying. The law outlines a definition
for these behaviors and requires that school districts adopt procedures for documenting, investigating and reporting complaints.
Parents who understand the law and local school policies about bullying are better prepared to play a role in any potential bullying
situation involving their children.
Ohio law [Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 3313.666(B)(E)] defines bullying, harassment and intimidation in Ohio schools as any
intentional written, verbal, graphic or physical act that a student or group of students exhibits toward another particular student more
than once, and that behavior both:
Causes mental or physical harm to the other student; and
Is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for
the other student.
The term bullying in this fact sheet refers to all instances of harassment, intimidation and bullying as defined by law.
Facts to know about bullying:
Bullying is disrespectful and can be dangerous, humiliating and life threatening.
Bullying includes electronically transmitted forms; cyber bullying occurs when a perpetrator conveys his/her message through
the Internet or a cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA) or other wireless hand-held device.
Bullying on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexual orientation is a form of bias or hate and should not be dis-
missed as teasing.
Bullying behavior that continues into adulthood may turn into violent behavior toward strangers, friends and family.
How can parents help prevent bullying?
Parents are their children‘s first teachers. Whatever parents say and do at home, their children are likely to imitate and repeat in other settings. The most important skills that parents can teach their children are to speak and act in respectful ways and to solve
problems fairly and peacefully. Here are suggestions to help parents teach by example:
At Home:
Talk with children often and listen carefully to what they have to say.
Discuss bullying behavior and how hurtful it can be to others.
Make behavioral expectations clear and be consistent with discipline when siblings and peers engage in hurtful teasing and
bullying.
Help children understand the meaning of friendship by modeling friendly behavior.
Discuss the fact that all people deserve respect, even though their individual characteristics and personalities may differ from
the expected.
Urge children to tell an adult when they are being bullied.
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ONE HUNDRED BOOK CHALLENGE
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Students pictured below have read 100 Steps (25 hours) unless a higher number is indicated to an individual student.
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I m p o r t a n t D a t e s
D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0 J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 1
Tues. Nov. 30–
Wed. Dec. 15
Herberich Helping Hands Community Programs
(See Page 8 of newsletter)
Saturday 1 Happy New Year!
Tuesday 4 Back to School
9:30 PTA Council Meeting @ CHS Wednesday 5 9:30 PTA Council Meeting @ CHS
Wednesday 1
4-5 PM Amazing Animals Make Up Thursday 6 7 PM PTA Meeting
Wed/Thurs 7/8 Gingerbread Shop
7 PM Holiday Music Program (1st & 3rd Grades,
Choir & Handchimes) @ John Halchin Memorial
Auditorium, Copley High School
Tuesday 19–
Friday 21
K-2nd Grade AIMSWEB Testing Friday 10 Mid Term Reports Go Home
Tuesday 14
5-6 PM Market Day Friday 21 End of Second Grading Period
7 PM BOE Meeting Monday 24 Records Day—NO SCHOOL
Wednesday 22 10:30 AM KDG Holiday Parties Tuesday 25 Second Semester Begins
2:30 PM KDG-4 Holiday Parties Tuesday 25 5-6 PM Market Day
Thursday, Dec
23—Monday,
January 3
Thursday 27 6:30-7:30 Science Fair
Friday 28 Report Cards Go Home
Please check the website for regular updates to the calendar: www.copley-fairlawn.org
We are looking forward to our winter concert on December 8, 2010. Our winter concert will be presented at the John Halchin Memorial Auditorium at Copley High School at 7:00 p.m. The concert will feature first and third grade students along with the Herberich School Choir and Hand Chime Choir. We are already beginning to plan our spring concert. Our kindergarten, second and fourth grade students will be participating in our spring concert. They will be participating in an exciting project called The Soundtrack of Our Lives. Music plays such an important part in our society. We are going to explore how music has shaped the lives of the people around us. Students will be bringing home a questionnaire over fall and winter breaks. We are asking our students to interview an elder about the role music has played in their lives. An elder may be a parent, grandparent, older relative, or an older community member. The person interviewed should be no younger than the student‘s parent. If you have access to any video or audio recording equipment, the interview may be filmed or recorded. If you do not have access to recording equipment, students may simply write their answers. The interview questions being sent home are suggestions of questions that may be asked. Students may also ask their own questions. Students do not need to ask every question on the interview sheet. After the interviews have been collected and studied, students will review the information and look for common as well as unusual comments and stories. We hope to discover some well loved songs that many of our elders may have enjoyed. We will compile this information and collection of songs and prepare them for a performance for our spring concert. We hope that this project will give us insight to how music shapes our lives as we grow. We also hope to honor our elders at our spring concert with a tribute to the music that has had special meaning in their lives. Look for questionnaires to come home soon! If you have any questions about our project please contact me at [email protected]. I am looking forward to working on this project with our students.
MUSIC NOTES - Mrs. Holly Walton
President—Mrs. Chr ist ine Hohenshi l
P A G E 1 4
It's a great time to reflect on what we are thankful for.
As usual, there are several people who need to be thanked this month.....
First of all a big big thanks to Lital Pearson for being the Room Parent
Coordinator. Lital put in many many hours recruiting room parents and
making sure they have all the information they need to do their jobs.
Thanks also to all the parents who stepped up as room parents. We all
appreciate you and all the work you do to make the classroom parties special
for the children.
Thanks to Tracey Webb for all her work getting the BoxTops ready and
submitting them to General Mills.
Thanks to Deanna Matthies for putting on the Staff appreciation breakfast!!!!
Thanks to all the volunteers who cooked for the conference dinner on
November 4!!
Thanks to Phyllis Bernel & Romi Brozeit for running the Gingerbread Shop and
all the volunteers who are helping the children shop.
Thanks to all the bakers who will make cookies for the Winter Concert.
Thanks to Beth Hofacker for running the Market Day Pie Sale & all the families
who sold pies. You helped raise $800 for Herberich.
Thanks to Laura Poundstone for running the Scrips orders.
Thanks to Kim Scott for filing our PTA unit's tax form (even though we don't
pay taxes, we still have to fill out a form), Marji Carrino for recording the
minutes of our meetings, Renae Yashnik & Marie Snyder for attending Copley-
Fairlawn PTA council meetings.
Please consider purchasing a Kidstuff Coupon book. These books contain
many coupons your family can use and Herberich PTA keeps $12.50 for each
book purchased. Unlike entertainment books, coupons apply to retailers and
you are not limited to our local area. Some Kidstuff Coupons are even valid in
Pennsylvania!
Our next meeting is Thursday, January 6 at 7pm. We hope to see you there!!!
Enjoy the holidays!!!
Council
Rep:
Fall After School Programs – Make up Dates
The PTA hopes your child enjoyed their time in the after school programs this fall. Thank you for your patience with reschedul- ing for future dates due to circumstances outside of our control. As a reminder below are the final classes for this session:
Wednesday Dec. 1 Amazing Animals,
Spanish Club and Studio Art
Wednesday Dec. 8 Amazing Animals
Look for After School Programs to resume
in March. Registration Packets for the
Spring session will go home 2/16/20.
Enjoy winter and have a Happy Holiday
Season.
P A G E 1 5 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
1st VP—Mrs. Romi Brozei t
Amazing Animals
Gingerbread Shop returns to Herberich 12/8 & 12/9.
A few more Holiday Helpers are needed to assist students while they shop. Please see the schedule below and contact Romi Brozeit at [email protected] or Phyllis Bernel at [email protected]
if you would like to help.
Thank you.
1st VP—Mrs. Romi Brozei t
Special Thanks to all who ordered Scrip cards in October & November!
The holiday orders will go in December 7 (Delivery Dec 10) AND December 16 (Delivery Dec 22). We also have some cards in
stock that can be purchased as you need them…$25 Giant Eagle, Bravo, Outback, $10 Starbucks, $10 Chipotle to name a few. Just
call Laura Poundstone @ 216.310.5760 or 330.869.0119 and she will be happy to drop them off to your home or send via your
child's backpack.
For those of you who'd like to order directly on-line using your DEBIT card, you may do so at www.glscrip.com utilizing our
enrollment # 4893497A77LL. We apologize for the misunderstanding in the November newsletter that credit cards could be
used for ordering online. SCRIP has advised that they only accept DEBIT cards. Starbucks cards are now reloadable on the
site if they were originally purchased from Scrip. Visit http://www.youtube.com/ShopWithScrip to watch an informative video
on the benefits of the scrip program and how to navigate the website.
This fundraiser helps to keep us from having to peddle items such as gift wrap and candy bars. Your support is appreciated.
SCRIP—Mrs. Laura Poundstone
Claire‘s for niece
JoAnn‘s for Grandma
Carraba‘s for boss
Spa Finder for best friend
iTunes for teens
COSI Assembly – Current Conditions is coming to Herberich Wednesday 1/26/11.
You can be a part of this exciting program and help students with hands on activities exploring various aspects of the weather. Join the fun. You don’t need to be a scientist to help. COSI instructors will provide instruction. In order for this to be a success we need lots of support.
Here’s how it works. Volunteers attend the COSI instruction session from 8:30 – 9:15 am. You can bring your children and they will be dismissed to their class when school starts. There is a break for the volunteers until 10:15. During the break a general assembly is conducted by COSI for the students. At the conclusion of the general assembly, students return by class throughout the day to engage in the hands on activities. Below please see the schedule of shifts. You can come to morning, afternoon shifts or even better, both! Lunch will be provided.
Setup: Tuesday, 1/25 4:00 – 5:00 pm 3 volunteers needed
Morning Shift: Wed., 1/26 10:15 – 11:55 am (must attend COSI instruction 8:30-9:15) 9 volunteers needed
Afternoon Shift: Wed., 1/26 1:15 – 3:25 pm (must attend COSI instruction or come early to get an overview) 9 volunteers needed
Clean up Period: 3:25 – 3:40 pm 2 volunteers needed
Please contact Romi Brozeit at [email protected] or 330-867-1742 if you would like to be a scientist for the day. Thank you.
Thanks so much for collecting BoxTops, Campbell's Soup Labels & Acme Receipts.
Bonus BoxTops certificates have to be submitted separately from boxTops so please do not tape them to the collection sheets with boxTops. They can be placed in an envelope or ziploc bag and marked with the teacher name.
Be sure to check your Acme receipts for Community Cashback. These can be sent in with BoxTops or placed in the collection bin in the school lobby.
We thank you for supporting these efforts!!!
P A G E 1 7 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
Redempt ions—Mrs. Chr ist ine Hohenshi l
If you haven't joined PTA, it's not too late!!! Just $5 per member helps support the many PTA programs that help
make Herberich such a special place.
PTA MEMBERSHIP
Thank you to everyone who has sent in their PTA membership application and money. We are currently at 199 members and
counting. Help us reach our goal of 275 members. We need moms, dads, guardians, grandparents, and friends to join. It helps our
cause when we have a large group behind us. We need you!! If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
___ I wish to receive information about PTA events via email
Please return via backpack in envelope marked: PTA Membership.
Make checks payable to: Herberich PTA
Forget something???
This recipe can be
prepared with one or
pork—if using two
1 piece of Rack of Pork (thawed) - Order Sheet #3177
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples
½ cup dried apricots, sliced into thin strips
½ cup apple jelly
1½ teaspoons dried Rosemary leaves, crushed
2 large garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Prep. Time: 10 mins
roast)
Cholesterol: 88mg Sodium: 633mg Carb: 11g
Seasoned Rack of Pork with Festive Fruit Sauce
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine rosemary, garlic and pepper stirring until a paste is formed. Spread evenly over rack of pork. Place roast fat side up on rack in shallow roasting pan. Roast uncovered for 1½-2 hours or until meat thermometer reads 170°. Prepare sauce while roast is in the oven: Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add apples-cook and stir 4-5 minutes until apples are tender. Add apricots, apple jelly and mustard. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until jelly melts and mixture is hot. Transfer roast to a carving board, tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand for ten minutes. Serve with fruit
sauce, and your favorite holiday sides.
Herberich Market Day Update for November & December 2010 !
Thanks to the following 73 families for supporting Herberich PTA
with an order in our November Pie Sale:
MARKET DAY - Mrs. Beth Hofacker
Alexander Albrecht Ashcroft Ashenfelter Aten Britton Bowman Brion Brozeit
Byerly Canode Caprez Carrino Caye Creed Chapman Croft Csizma
Dawson Elliot Elicker Fahringer Gerber Hanhold Hartz Haywood Hensley
Hinman Hofacker Igoe Kemer Kimberlin Kohut Labocki Lambillotte Loose
Malarcik Martter Marks McLaughlin Mathewson Neale-May Nedolast Neely Parker
Pickett Paulette Poundstone Quinn Redwine Rench Rich Roberts Robinette
Rochford Roush Rourke Saniuk Schaffer Shinn Smith Smagola Snowden
Starkey Talsma Tanaska Trexler Wagner Venesy Wiant Williams Wooley
Yohem
Thanks to those who volunteered their time and energy to unloading boxes and sorting orders: Mr. & Mrs. Neale-May, Miss Ashcroft, Lou
VanHorn, Christine & Allison Hohenshil, Mark, Joelle & Lauren Elicker, Nancy & Michael Trexler and Charles & Julie Shinn, Romi & Karl Brozeit,
Mrs. Allen and MORE! I am so appreciative to ALL of you that were there to help out! THANK YOU! We could use a few more people to come
help! If you are available on December 14 from 4:00 – 6:00 or any time in between contact [email protected].
Our BIG PIE Sale was a success! We did sell 250 pies and with food orders we made over $1,100 ! We were able to donate 18
pies to help our community serve those in need at Thanksgiving. Our top three sellers were:
#1 –Joshua & Michele Hofacker – 25 pies sold
#2 –Michael Trexler – 18 pies sold
#3 – Hannah Byerly – 17 pies sold
I must add Lori Ashenfelter who sold 13 pies, Ava Duluc, Destiny Dawson and Devin Kohut sold 12 pies each and Lori Gerber sold 10 pies.
You are the reason our sale was such a success!
Beth Hofacker, Market Day Chair
P A G E 1 9 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
Chocolate Chunk
Cookie Dough
anytime. Loaded with
chunks of creamy
classic chocolate chip
mint cookie. Chocolate
cookie dough studded
Special Price: $14.00
crowd pleaser fast from
cookies. A wholesome
plump raisins, country style
ID # 5245 48-.09 oz
Check on the full selection of cookie dough
and the special December pricing online by
visiting:
www.marketday.com
Internet order deadline: 11 pm Thursday 12/9
P A G E 2 0 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
Students are not permitted to change buses to visit friends.
TEACHER(S) NAME: ________________________________ DATE: _______________________________________________
Will be carpooled by me on _____________________________________________________________________________ (date)
Will be carpooled with ______ __________ __________ (name) on _________ _________ _____ (date)
This person must be one of the names listed on your emergency card. Unless he/she has your official carpool sign, he/she will be
required to walk into the office and produce proof of identity that will be photocopied.
My child has a doctor/dentist appointment today and needs to be dismissed at ____ _________________________ (*time)
*NO LATER THAN 3:15 – I understand that if I am not in the office to sign my child out by this time he/she will be sent back to the classroom for normal carpool line dismissal—NO EXCEPTIONS)
my child has a doctor/dentist appointment and will be late tomorrow ____________________________________________ (date)
We will be out of town from _______ __________________________ to _______ __ __________ ________
I understand that it is my responsibility to have my child complete any make-up work. I also understand that it may not be possible for teachers to
supply work ahead of time. Two days’ notice is insufficient. Please submit this to Miss Ashcroft for approval.
Other __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please feel free to make copies and use as necessary.
PARENT SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________________________________________ This form is available online @ www.copley—fairlawn.org
DISMISSAL CHANGE
P A G E 2 0 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
Students are not permitted to change buses to visit friends.
TEACHER(S) NAME: ________________________________ DATE: _______________________________________________
Will be carpooled by me on _____________________________________________________________________________ (date)
Will be carpooled with ______ __________ __________ (name) on _________ _________ _____ (date)
This person must be one of the names listed on your emergency card. Unless he/she has your official carpool sign, he/she will be
required to walk into the office and produce proof of identity that will be photocopied.
My child has a doctor/dentist appointment today and needs to be dismissed at ____ _________________________ (*time)
*NO LATER THAN 3:15 – I understand that if I am not in the office to sign my child out by this time he/she will be sent back to the classroom for normal carpool line dismissal—NO EXCEPTIONS)
my child has a doctor/dentist appointment and will be late tomorrow ____________________________________________ (date)
We will be out of town from _______ ___________________________ to _______ __ __________ ________
I understand that it is my responsibility to have my child complete any make-up work. I also understand that it may not be possible for teachers to
supply work ahead of time. Two days’ notice is insufficient. Please submit this to Miss Ashcroft for approval.
Other __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please feel free to make copies and use as necessary.
PARENT SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________________________________________ This form is available online @ www.copley—fairlawn.org
DISMISSAL CHANGE
Dear Herberich Families,
Happy December! The weather may colder but all of the activities and hard work are
keeping us warm!
This busy month begins with the new computerized lunch program. All of the information was mailed home and the classroom teachers worked with the students on practicing keying in their ID numbers. This number will stay with a student throughout their school career. Our practice day went very smoothly. Thank you
for working with your child at home.
As we kick off our Herberich Helping Hands program thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity. As the students bring in canned goods, hats, mittens, and toys I know the Copley-Fairlawn families that benefit from this annual collection are grateful. Mrs. Neale-May coordinates this annual drive and we appreciate all of her
dedication and hard work.
The Herberich PTA has done so much for our students and staff. I hope you are able to support the PTA by purchasing Market Day and/or SCRIPS gift cards. Shopping
couldn‘t be easier!
There is also another way that the Herberich PTA assists members of the Herberich family. The PTA Goodwill Meals committee provides meals when families and staff are experiencing a difficult time. This Friday I will be hosting a Herberich movie night to benefit the Goodwill Meals Fund. Parents are welcome but not required. This may give parents an opportunity to have dinner, run errands or shop for the holidays while the kids are with me watching a movie from 6:00-8:00. Everyone is welcome but donations will be appreciated. ($2.00 per student or $5.00 per family) All of the details are on the
flyer on the back of this page but please call if you have any questions.
On Wednesday, December 8th at 7:00pm at Copley High School in the John Halchin Memorial Auditorium the stars from Herberich will come out. Mrs. Walton has been working very hard to prepare our 1st and 3rd graders for the winter music program. The 3rd and 4th grade vocal and hand chime choirs will perform. Every year the music program is outstanding and I hope you will be able to join us to see the Herberich
stars shine!
As the holiday season continues I want to thank you for sharing the gift of your children. They work so hard and make me smile every day. I am so fortunate to be a
member of the Herberich family.
Happy Holidays!
With thanks,
Miss Ashcroft
Issue 4
Herberich Happenings
Bullying 8
Calendar 13
Movie Night 2
Music Notes 13
Office Updates 3
PTA Pages 14-19
Transportation Winter Weather 7
Inside this issue:
P A G E 2 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
Herberich Movie Night with Miss Ashcroft
Miss Ashcroft will host a kids movie night. Parents
are welcome but not required.
When: Friday, Dec. 3 rd
from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Herberich Gym
Why: To help the Herberich PTA Goodwill Meals Fund. The Goodwill Meals Fund provides occasional meals to members of the Herberich family during an illness or difficult time.
How much: EVERYONE IS WELCOME but if you are able to donate$2.00 per child or $5.00 per family that would help.
What‘s Showing: A G rated movie so great that it can‘t be named! (It may be the third movie about toys…)
Babysitting Provided: Miss Ashcroft will take care of the kids…really!
Questions: Call Miss Ashcroft
Don’t forget a
for the movie!
P A G E 3 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
SIGNING YOUR CHILD OUT EARLY … Sometimes it is necessary to sign a child out for an appointment. Please be sure
to send a note to your child’s teacher—she will forward this to the office. Please plan on arriving at least 5-10 minutes prior
to your stated pick up time as we do not call students to the office until the parent/guardian is physically in the office. Your
child may be in phys. ed./music/art or even the computer lab/library. This means that he/she must return to the regular
classroom to pick up his/her backpack. Thank you for understanding.
ENTERING THE PARKING LOT … The arrows have not yet been painted on the blacktop. Thank you for observing the
traffic flow by making a right hand turn into the parking lot and travelling around the vehicles parked in the center. This
applies to ALL vehicles entering the parking lot. For the safety of all, please do not drive straight once you enter
the parking lot.
DISMISSAL CHANGES … Please DO NOT EMAIL dismissal changes to Mrs. Neale-May ON THE DAY OF THE
CHANGE—these need to be called in by 3:15 (330.664.4991—feel free to leave a voice mail). There is no guarantee that emails will be retrieved in time.
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS … Thank you for supporting our community holiday programs (see page 5, Herberich Helping
Hands for detailed information)
This month we recognized the following students
in our weekly drawings for Herberich‘s unique
rewards program:
Courteous and Kind.
announcements and invited to choose a reward
from Miss Ashcroft‘s prize drawers.
Alex Ash, Gabe Ash, Zachary Brown, Emma
Canode, Anushka Dey, Haruna Eguchi, Allison
Hohenshil, Deon Horn, Albert Jeong, Emma Kello,
Becca Kilmer, Nathan Lowe, Kaleb Malone,
Cassie Musitano, Charlene Porter, Destiny Reed,
Sophia Rice, Tyler Rojas, Faith Seagren, Jessica
Shepherd, Rachel Siddall, Logan Slinker, Zachary
Spainhour and Ambrosia Taggett.
eligible for this awards recognition program.
Several of these students were recognized by
their bus drivers.
Congratulations!
Ing ….
Our new point of sale registers are in place and we are very excited about this.
You can now prepay Milk (50c), lunches (2.75 per tray lunch) or even snack money (vary from 25c-75c daily) if you so desire.
If you do not wish for your child to use his lunch money (prepaid) for snacks, PLEASE let us know so they don’t buy snacks with lunch money. No change will be given to students for prepaid lunches—If you send in $10.00 the entire amount will be applied to the student’s account.
If you have any questions about any of the new point of sales just give us a call.
Hopefully, starting next fall you will be able to put money in your child’s account online.
There is still a lot of charging going on. It is not the child’s fault. Please make sure your child has money in his/her account, you’ve packed a lunch for that day, or you’ve given them lunch money.
If you have any questions please feel free to call the cafeteria (330) 664.4977 between 9:15 and 11:30 each day.
OFFICE UPDATES . . .
LUNCHROOM NEWS
Jump Rope for Heart is coming to Herberich!
Please watch for information sent home with your student.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION—MR. WITCHSEY
P A G E 4 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
HERBERICH PRIMARY SCHOOL
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Please make check payable to Herberich Primary Cafeteria)
DATE: __________________________________________
YES, MY CHILD MAY CHARGE SNACKS NO, MY CHILD MAY NOT CHARGE SNACKS
HERBERICH PRIMARY SCHOOL
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Please make check payable to Herberich Primary Cafeteria)
DATE: __________________________________________
YES, MY CHILD MAY CHARGE SNACKS NO, MY CHILD MAY NOT CHARGE SNACKS
HERBERICH PRIMARY SCHOOL
STUDENT(S) NAME(S): ________________________________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME: ____________________________________________________________
(Please make check payable to Herberich Primary Cafeteria)
DATE: __________________________________________
YES, MY CHILD MAY CHARGE SNACKS NO, MY CHILD MAY NOT CHARGE SNACKS
P A G E 5 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
BROWNIE TROOP # 137 is collecting eyeglasses for the Lions. These will be recycled and put
to good use for those unable to afford eyeglasses. Please place them in the box provided in the lobby.
HERBERICH STUDENT GIVES BACK—Second grader, Grace Sommer, serves dinner once
a month as part of her church’s Real Life Group. After dinner the group gets to socialize with the children
in the after school program. We are proud of your commitment, Grace.
"HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL NEEDY FAMILIES"
Would you like to be sure that your Christmas charity contribution really benefits those in need? Would you like to see your donation help local families? Perhaps a neighbor has had a bad year, or your child may have a needy classmate?
The Copley Police Department will be accepting donations for its annual "Share A Christmas Program" which benefits needy families in the Copley area by providing toys and gifts for children at Christmas time. Last year over two hundred and fifty children who may not have received anything at all under their Christmas trees awoke to find an assortment of toy and gift items on Christmas morning.
Donations of cash and new toys will be accepted at the Copley Police Department, 1280 Sunset Drive, beginning Tuesday, November 30 through Wednesday December 15th. Checks (made payable to "FOP Lodge 191") or money orders may also be mailed to the police department. OR YOU MAY DROP OFF YOUR DONATION TO THE HERBERICH OFFICE—THIS IS PART OF OUR HELPING HANDS DRIVE WITH ALL DONATIONS GOING BACK INTO OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH THE COPLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT, KIWANIS AND COPLEY OUTREACH. SEE PAGE FIVE OF THIS NEWSLETTER.
Application forms for assistance and further information are (or will be) available online at www.copley.oh.us and in the lobby of the police department beginning November 15. For more information, call 330-666-4218.
These programs are for families residing in Copley and/or the Copley-Fairlawn school district only. Proof of residency may be required.100% of the dollars raised benefit those in need. Please help us make the Holiday season a little brighter for those not as fortunate as ourselves by giving generously.
COMMUNITY NEWS . . .
The nation is gearing up for another year of seasonal influenza and this includes the H1N1 virus. Unlike last year, there appears to be less hysteria over this somewhat new virus strain as the
vaccine is already available and plentiful.
Should I keep my child home or send him or her to school?
Do not send your child to school if any of the following symptoms or conditions were present in the last 24 hours. You may be asked to take your child home if your child:
Has a fever of 100 degrees or higher. Your child may return to school when the temperature has been normal (98.6) for 24 hours
without the use of medication
Has been vomiting and/or has/had diarrhea. If your child had two or more episodes during the previous evening or night they
may not attend school. Call your child’s doctor if symptoms continue for more than 48 hours, your child has a fever or his/her condition worsens.
Has a rash. All rashes must be diagnosed and/or treated by a physician for your child to remain in school.
Has a bacterial infection. Your child may return to school after taking prescribed antibiotics for 24 hours.
Has symptoms that prevent him or her from participating in school, such as:
Excessive tiredness, pale, difficult to wake, confused or irritable, lack of appetite
Productive coughing, sneezing
Sore throat
A minor sore throat is usually not a problem, but a severe sore throat could be strep throat even if there is no fever. Other symptoms of strep throat in children are headache and stomach upset. Contact your pediatrician as your child needs a special test to determine if it is strep throat.
Keep your child home until his or her fever has been gone for 24 hours without medication. Colds can be contagious for at least 48 hours. Returning to school too soon may slow the recovery process and expose others unnecessarily to illness.
If you are unsure about whether or not to send your child to school, please contact me with any questions you may have.
CLINIC CHATTER—Mrs. Rita Baker, RN
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
September—Leo Kobayashi
Mrs. Headley nominated Leo for Herberich‘s September Student of the Month. Leo moved from Japan to Copley last year with his family. He was chosen for student of the month because of his work ethic and kindness towards his teachers and peers. Leo is always willing to lend a helping hand when needed. He often interprets for our ESL friends in the classroom. Leo strives to be organized and attentive in class. Leo is a good role model because he works diligently in the classroom and never misses homework assignments. His teachers can always
count on Leo to do the right thing.
Leo enjoys playing soccer and playing board games with his family. His favorite subjects include physical education and science. Leo is a talented musician and wants to be a pianist
when he grows up.
October—Kendal Farren
Ms Maas nominated Kendal Farren for Herberich Primary School‘s October Student of the Month. She is an outstanding student who strives to be responsible at all times. She does an outstanding job in math with an 101% A+ grade. She is a Math Master of addition, subtraction and multiplica-
tion.
Kendal is a good role model for her fourth grade peers. Also, she is willing to help other students with their work. Kendal is kind to others and a reliable helper for the teachers. She is a true leader and believes that leaders are nice to everyone and give them help, whether they like them or not. She believes if a fellow student drops their school supplies, a leader should be the first to help them out. Also, if a student is having trouble with schoolwork, she thinks a leader should ask the teacher for permission and then give the student help. She feels that good leaders are always
polite and follow the rules.
Kendal participates in Herberich‘s Service Stars, hand chimes and choir. She is also a cheerleader
in her free time and loves to go on vacations with her family.
We are celebrating Eric Carle as our "Author of the Month". He has written and illustrated many well-loved children's books. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has sold more than 12 million copies in more than 20 languages. His books are distinctive and instantly recognizable. His art work is created in collage techniques, using hand-painted papers, which he cuts and layers to form bright and cheerful images. Many of his books have added dimensions, such as twinkling lights in The Very Lonely Fire- fly, or the sound of a cricket's song in The Very Quiet Cricket, giving them a playful quality: a toy that can be read, a book that invites being touched. Below is a partial listing of his wonderful books available in our school library.
10 Little Rubber Ducks
Hello, Red Fox
Snow Dream
The Very Clumsy Click Beetle
The Secret Birthday Message
Our thanks to the following students and families who have donated books to our library:
Lily Burbridge Jenna Cole The Hofackers Mrs. Yoder The Srokas Adam Kalish
Library Chat—Mrs. Emily Vanke
The Grouchy Ladybug
The Very Busy Spider
From Head to Toe
P A G E 7 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
TRANSPORTATION—Mrs. Hickey—330.664.4820
HEY, KIDS … Be sure to follow these important safety tips this winter! Be smart, be safe!
DRESS IN LAYERS wearing wool and synthetic materials whenever possible
WEAR EYE PROTECTION of some type—glasses, sunglasses, etc.
WEAR BRIGHT-COLORED REFLECTIVE clothing to be more visible to
cars and your bus driver
WALK FACING TRAFFIC so the cars will see you and you can see them
LOOK BOTH WAYS—TWICE—when crossing the street
ALLOW EXTRA TIME to reach your bus stop—it‘s harder to walk in
snow!
WAIT FOR THE BUS in the place of safety the bus driver has assigned to you at your stop
DO NOT PLAY IN THE SNOW or purposely slide around on the ice
KEEP HANDS AND FEET TO YOURSELF at the bus stop
DO NOT RUN to the bus—you may slip underneath it
USE THE HANDRAIL each time you get on and off the bus
WINTER BUS STOP SAFETY TIPS FOR KIDS
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF
YOUR BUS DRIVER! THEY
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"HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL NEEDY FAMILIES"
Would you like to be sure that your Christmas charity contribution really benefits those in need? Would you like to see your donation help local families? Perhaps a neighbor has had a bad year, or your child may have a needy classmate?
The Copley Police Department will be accepting donations for its annual "Share A Christmas Program" which benefits needy families in the Copley area by providing toys and gifts for children at Christmas time. Last year over two hundred and fifty children who may not have received anything at all under their Christmas trees awoke to find an assortment of toy and gift items on Christmas morning.
Donations of cash and new toys will be accepted at the Copley Police Department, 1280 Sunset Drive, beginning Tuesday, November 30 through Wednesday December 15th. Checks (made payable to "FOP Lodge 191") or money
orders may also be mailed to the police department. OR you may drop off your donation at the school office—in the collection bin located in the office.
Application forms for assistance and further information are (or will be) available online at www.copley.oh.us and in the lobby of the police department beginning November 15. For more information, call 330-666-4218.
These programs are for families residing in Copley and/or the Copley-Fairlawn school district only. Proof of residency may be required. 100% of the dollars raised benefit those in need. Please help us make the Holiday season a little brighter for those not as fortunate as ourselves by giving generously.
Our Kiwanis Holiday Food Drive kicks off on Tuesday, November 30th. With the current economy, there will be many needy
families within our own community this holiday season. We will be collecting cans and non-perishable food items
through Wednesday, December 15th. The Ramen noodle rule still applies: five packets equals one
canned item. Again this year, we would like our students to learn the true spirit of compassion and there will be
no rewards.
The challenge is to collect 3,000 items. Daily updates keep students aware of their rivals progress.
Don’t forget to ask your student how his/her class is doing in the race to help others.
Collection boxes will be in all the classrooms, but if you feel the items are too heavy for your student to carry, drop
them off in the office and we will deliver them to your student’s room.
Herberich‘s Giving Tree in the front lobby will greet students when they return after the fall break, ready and
waiting to be festively decorated with NEW mittens, gloves, socks, caps and scarves. The tree will be in the lobby
November 30-December 15.
Finally, as your children literally grow before your eyes, you may find that their outgrown coats
and jackets are still in good condition. We are also accepting adult sized items.
The Copley Outreach Center collects and distributes CLEAN, GENTLY WORN winter
coats and jackets to needy families. We ask that you only send in WINTER items only as this
is the current need - also be sure the items are CLEAN - machine washed or dry cleaned.
Beginning November 30th, we are collecting these garments and will deliver them to the Out-
reach Center on Wednesday, December 15th. This collection box will also be located in front of Mrs. Neale-May’s desk.
Herberich
December Character Trait of the Month: COMPASSION.
COATS 4 KIDS and
P A G E 9 I S S U E 4
During the month of November we look at the issue of
showing courtesy in all we do. Kindergarten and first grade classes focused on manners and being aware of each others
feelings. Various books and activities helped promote this trait. Please help your child practice good manners, good
sportsmanship and to display fairness.
Help your child express himself with courtesy
As your child gets older, you may notice that he challenges you more often. It‘s natural for kids to seek independence by
expressing their views, but unfortunately, they‘re not mature enough yet to put courtesy first. Outside influences, such as
TV shows with sassy characters, don‘t make things any easier. To build your child‘s independence and courtesy:
Reduce stress. If your child is worried about school or friendships, if he‘s disappointed or tired, it can show in his
attitude. Be available to listen.
Stay focused. Pick one behavior (such as eye rolling) to work on at a time.
Be firm. Set guidelines and expectations for polite behaviors and follow through with consequences if needed.
Reward success. Compliment good behaviors.
Source: Margery Rosen, Deal with Tweenage Attitude, MSN, http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-life/family-parenting/articlesc?cp-documentid=8326709.
COURTESY was the character trait for November
Each month we celebrate a d i f ferent character t ra i t at our schools. month we
At this time of year we often look to how we can aid our neighbors in celebrating the holidays. Might I suggest that
we broaden this action by helping our children see how they can be compassionate by giving of their time, their
thoughtfulness and their patience. Encourage your children to take an active role in the holiday preparations by be-
ing responsible for chores around the house. Ask them to help with the tasks you include in your celebrations. Even
small children can like envelopes and stamps. Remind the children that when a task is completed there is always
more time for the activities they enjoy. By starting at home we are sowing the seeds for compassion to develop.
THE ART OF GIVING
gifts of the heart:
tolerance, forgiveness.
We give of ourselves when we give gifts of the
mind:
plans, inventions, projects, poetry.
We give of ourselves when we give gifts of spirit:
prayer, vision, beauty, aspiration, peace, faith.
We give of ourselves when we give the gift of
words:
gifts. The only true gift is a portion of thyself.
W.A. Peterson
May you and yours enjoy gifts of the heart this
holiday season. Best wishes for a peaceful and
healthy New Year!
Many parents want to give their children everything. But is
it too much?
You can overindulge your child by giving her too many
material things. You can also provide too little structure or
too few rules. You can also over-nurture your child.
Studies show that overindulged children grow up self-
righteous and demanding. They often feel inadequate and
unloved.
Such kids will have problems at school. Because they lack
personal responsibility and self-esteem, they have a hard time
learning.
Have your child donate some clothes and toys to charity.
Give your child only age-appropriate material things that
are within the family budget.
Establish rules and stick to them. Make the rules clear to
your child. Don‘t argue with her about them.
Resist doing things for your child she can do herself.
She can fix her school lunch and keep her room clean.
Let your child deal with the results of bad decisions. For
instance, if she misses the bus, insist that she get up
earlier or put her clothes out the night before.
Source: Jean Illsley Clarke, How Much Is Enough? Everything You Need to Know to Steer Clear of Overindulgence and Raise
Likeable, responsible and Respectful Children, ISBN-1-56924-437-5 (Marlowe & Company, Publishers West, www.marlowpub.com
Raise a respectful child by avoiding overindulgence
Compassion continued on page 6
CONTACTING YOUR CHILD‘S GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Grades K-2: Mrs. Pamela Long-Rice 330.664.4887
@ Herberich on Monday & Thursday
@ Herberich on Wednesday & 1st and 4th quarter Fridays
P A G E 1 0 I S S U E 4
GIFTS FROM THE HEART
Have your child give a gift of himself at the next holiday or any time he wants to do something nice for someone else.
What you’ll need:
Paper
What To Do:
Talk to your child about gift giving. What does it mean to give something to someone else?
Instead of buying a gift, have your child make a gift. Does your child have a special talent? Maybe your child would
like to sing or write a song for a relative? Is there a chore your child could do? Maybe wash the dishes for a week.
Is there a special toy that could be loaned to a sister or brother for a week?
Use materials from around the house so that little, if any, money is spent.
If the gift is an activity or chore, have your child make a card with a note on it, telling what the gift will be.
Have your child use imagination in making an inviting package. Perhaps your child could paint a small rock and
wrap it in a big box. Or make an envelope out of the comics from the Sunday newspaper.
COMPASSION (DECEMBER CHARACTER TRAIT) CONTINUED
Courage is defined as the quality of mind or spirit that enables a
person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc. with firmness and without
fear. Courage includes acting in accordance with one‘s beliefs, especially in spite of criticism or pressure. In today‘s world,
we are bombarded by outside pressure. Children, especially, face the criticism of peers as they deal with the need to belong.
They are also blasted by messages from the media telling them how they should look, act, and feel in order to be acceptable.
It is imperative that we instill in our children the ability to stand up to these pressures when they conflict with the beliefs we
wish to teach our children.
COURAGE is the character trait for January
Use grocery store ads to help
your child practice math skills
Those grocery store ads that come every week
are a great way for your child to practice math
facts. With their bright pictures and large
numbers, they are easy even for young children
to use.
Look through the ads together. Help your child find pictures of a
few foods he likes. Cut out these pictures along with their prices.
Now have him create math word problems using the pictures
he’s cut out. Emma bought one pound of bananas for 50 cents.
How much would two pounds of bananas cost?
You could ask an older child what half a pound of bananas would
cost. Or you could ask him to tell you how much change he’d get
from a dollar. Later, use the world problems your child devel-
oped to create flash cards with the picture and the problems on
the front and the answer on the back.
Check the ads as your prepare your shopping list. Choose a few
items for your child to buy. Have him estimate how much it will
cost to purchase all these items. This teaches him the important
skill of estimation.
Source: Judi Hechtman and Deborah Ellermeyer, Teaching Math with Favorite Picture Books, ISBN: 0-5907-6250-8, Scholastic Professional
1 2 3
BUILDING
MATH
SKILLS
Q: My husband is deployed overseas. He won't be here for the holidays. The longer he has been gone, the harder it has been on my third grader. Now my son's grades are starting to suffer. What advice do you have to help me get through a hard holiday season and also get my son back on track?
A: Being separated from a parent is always hard. Having
that parent be away during the holiday season can be even harder. Here are some ways to help:
Let your son know that it is okay to miss his father. Say some-
thing like, "We love Daddy very much. Of course we're going to miss him. Whenever you feel sad, you can talk with me."
Talk to his teacher. Be sure his teacher understands what he's
going through and how he's feeling. Sometimes, a child feels he has to be brave at home. His teacher may find he will confide in her. Ask her how you can help support him so he gets his grades back on track.
Talk with your child about some fun holiday traditions you want
to continue--baking, decorating or watching a favorite holiday video. Even though the holidays won't be like every other year, they can still be a special time for you and your son.
Stay in touch with your husband. Encourage him to call, send
videos and email.
Look for ways you and your son can help others. He'll start to
put his own problems in perspective when he sees that there are others who need help.
--Kristen Amundson, The Parent Institute. Reprinted with permission from the December 2010 issue of Parents make the difference!® (Elementary School Edition)
newsletter. Copyright © 2010 The Parent Institute®, a division of NIS, Inc
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For Parents of Young Children
Understanding Bullying in Ohio Schools
Because of the prevalence of bullying in today’s schools and its negative consequences for students, Ohio law requires that by Dec.
30, 2007, all Ohio public school districts adopt policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation and bullying. The law outlines a definition
for these behaviors and requires that school districts adopt procedures for documenting, investigating and reporting complaints.
Parents who understand the law and local school policies about bullying are better prepared to play a role in any potential bullying
situation involving their children.
Ohio law [Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 3313.666(B)(E)] defines bullying, harassment and intimidation in Ohio schools as any
intentional written, verbal, graphic or physical act that a student or group of students exhibits toward another particular student more
than once, and that behavior both:
Causes mental or physical harm to the other student; and
Is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for
the other student.
The term bullying in this fact sheet refers to all instances of harassment, intimidation and bullying as defined by law.
Facts to know about bullying:
Bullying is disrespectful and can be dangerous, humiliating and life threatening.
Bullying includes electronically transmitted forms; cyber bullying occurs when a perpetrator conveys his/her message through
the Internet or a cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA) or other wireless hand-held device.
Bullying on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexual orientation is a form of bias or hate and should not be dis-
missed as teasing.
Bullying behavior that continues into adulthood may turn into violent behavior toward strangers, friends and family.
How can parents help prevent bullying?
Parents are their children‘s first teachers. Whatever parents say and do at home, their children are likely to imitate and repeat in other settings. The most important skills that parents can teach their children are to speak and act in respectful ways and to solve
problems fairly and peacefully. Here are suggestions to help parents teach by example:
At Home:
Talk with children often and listen carefully to what they have to say.
Discuss bullying behavior and how hurtful it can be to others.
Make behavioral expectations clear and be consistent with discipline when siblings and peers engage in hurtful teasing and
bullying.
Help children understand the meaning of friendship by modeling friendly behavior.
Discuss the fact that all people deserve respect, even though their individual characteristics and personalities may differ from
the expected.
Urge children to tell an adult when they are being bullied.
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ONE HUNDRED BOOK CHALLENGE
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Students pictured below have read 100 Steps (25 hours) unless a higher number is indicated to an individual student.
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P A G E 1 3 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
I m p o r t a n t D a t e s
D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 0 J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 1
Tues. Nov. 30–
Wed. Dec. 15
Herberich Helping Hands Community Programs
(See Page 8 of newsletter)
Saturday 1 Happy New Year!
Tuesday 4 Back to School
9:30 PTA Council Meeting @ CHS Wednesday 5 9:30 PTA Council Meeting @ CHS
Wednesday 1
4-5 PM Amazing Animals Make Up Thursday 6 7 PM PTA Meeting
Wed/Thurs 7/8 Gingerbread Shop
7 PM Holiday Music Program (1st & 3rd Grades,
Choir & Handchimes) @ John Halchin Memorial
Auditorium, Copley High School
Tuesday 19–
Friday 21
K-2nd Grade AIMSWEB Testing Friday 10 Mid Term Reports Go Home
Tuesday 14
5-6 PM Market Day Friday 21 End of Second Grading Period
7 PM BOE Meeting Monday 24 Records Day—NO SCHOOL
Wednesday 22 10:30 AM KDG Holiday Parties Tuesday 25 Second Semester Begins
2:30 PM KDG-4 Holiday Parties Tuesday 25 5-6 PM Market Day
Thursday, Dec
23—Monday,
January 3
Thursday 27 6:30-7:30 Science Fair
Friday 28 Report Cards Go Home
Please check the website for regular updates to the calendar: www.copley-fairlawn.org
We are looking forward to our winter concert on December 8, 2010. Our winter concert will be presented at the John Halchin Memorial Auditorium at Copley High School at 7:00 p.m. The concert will feature first and third grade students along with the Herberich School Choir and Hand Chime Choir. We are already beginning to plan our spring concert. Our kindergarten, second and fourth grade students will be participating in our spring concert. They will be participating in an exciting project called The Soundtrack of Our Lives. Music plays such an important part in our society. We are going to explore how music has shaped the lives of the people around us. Students will be bringing home a questionnaire over fall and winter breaks. We are asking our students to interview an elder about the role music has played in their lives. An elder may be a parent, grandparent, older relative, or an older community member. The person interviewed should be no younger than the student‘s parent. If you have access to any video or audio recording equipment, the interview may be filmed or recorded. If you do not have access to recording equipment, students may simply write their answers. The interview questions being sent home are suggestions of questions that may be asked. Students may also ask their own questions. Students do not need to ask every question on the interview sheet. After the interviews have been collected and studied, students will review the information and look for common as well as unusual comments and stories. We hope to discover some well loved songs that many of our elders may have enjoyed. We will compile this information and collection of songs and prepare them for a performance for our spring concert. We hope that this project will give us insight to how music shapes our lives as we grow. We also hope to honor our elders at our spring concert with a tribute to the music that has had special meaning in their lives. Look for questionnaires to come home soon! If you have any questions about our project please contact me at [email protected]. I am looking forward to working on this project with our students.
MUSIC NOTES - Mrs. Holly Walton
President—Mrs. Chr ist ine Hohenshi l
P A G E 1 4
It's a great time to reflect on what we are thankful for.
As usual, there are several people who need to be thanked this month.....
First of all a big big thanks to Lital Pearson for being the Room Parent
Coordinator. Lital put in many many hours recruiting room parents and
making sure they have all the information they need to do their jobs.
Thanks also to all the parents who stepped up as room parents. We all
appreciate you and all the work you do to make the classroom parties special
for the children.
Thanks to Tracey Webb for all her work getting the BoxTops ready and
submitting them to General Mills.
Thanks to Deanna Matthies for putting on the Staff appreciation breakfast!!!!
Thanks to all the volunteers who cooked for the conference dinner on
November 4!!
Thanks to Phyllis Bernel & Romi Brozeit for running the Gingerbread Shop and
all the volunteers who are helping the children shop.
Thanks to all the bakers who will make cookies for the Winter Concert.
Thanks to Beth Hofacker for running the Market Day Pie Sale & all the families
who sold pies. You helped raise $800 for Herberich.
Thanks to Laura Poundstone for running the Scrips orders.
Thanks to Kim Scott for filing our PTA unit's tax form (even though we don't
pay taxes, we still have to fill out a form), Marji Carrino for recording the
minutes of our meetings, Renae Yashnik & Marie Snyder for attending Copley-
Fairlawn PTA council meetings.
Please consider purchasing a Kidstuff Coupon book. These books contain
many coupons your family can use and Herberich PTA keeps $12.50 for each
book purchased. Unlike entertainment books, coupons apply to retailers and
you are not limited to our local area. Some Kidstuff Coupons are even valid in
Pennsylvania!
Our next meeting is Thursday, January 6 at 7pm. We hope to see you there!!!
Enjoy the holidays!!!
Council
Rep:
Fall After School Programs – Make up Dates
The PTA hopes your child enjoyed their time in the after school programs this fall. Thank you for your patience with reschedul- ing for future dates due to circumstances outside of our control. As a reminder below are the final classes for this session:
Wednesday Dec. 1 Amazing Animals,
Spanish Club and Studio Art
Wednesday Dec. 8 Amazing Animals
Look for After School Programs to resume
in March. Registration Packets for the
Spring session will go home 2/16/20.
Enjoy winter and have a Happy Holiday
Season.
P A G E 1 5 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
1st VP—Mrs. Romi Brozei t
Amazing Animals
Gingerbread Shop returns to Herberich 12/8 & 12/9.
A few more Holiday Helpers are needed to assist students while they shop. Please see the schedule below and contact Romi Brozeit at [email protected] or Phyllis Bernel at [email protected]
if you would like to help.
Thank you.
1st VP—Mrs. Romi Brozei t
Special Thanks to all who ordered Scrip cards in October & November!
The holiday orders will go in December 7 (Delivery Dec 10) AND December 16 (Delivery Dec 22). We also have some cards in
stock that can be purchased as you need them…$25 Giant Eagle, Bravo, Outback, $10 Starbucks, $10 Chipotle to name a few. Just
call Laura Poundstone @ 216.310.5760 or 330.869.0119 and she will be happy to drop them off to your home or send via your
child's backpack.
For those of you who'd like to order directly on-line using your DEBIT card, you may do so at www.glscrip.com utilizing our
enrollment # 4893497A77LL. We apologize for the misunderstanding in the November newsletter that credit cards could be
used for ordering online. SCRIP has advised that they only accept DEBIT cards. Starbucks cards are now reloadable on the
site if they were originally purchased from Scrip. Visit http://www.youtube.com/ShopWithScrip to watch an informative video
on the benefits of the scrip program and how to navigate the website.
This fundraiser helps to keep us from having to peddle items such as gift wrap and candy bars. Your support is appreciated.
SCRIP—Mrs. Laura Poundstone
Claire‘s for niece
JoAnn‘s for Grandma
Carraba‘s for boss
Spa Finder for best friend
iTunes for teens
COSI Assembly – Current Conditions is coming to Herberich Wednesday 1/26/11.
You can be a part of this exciting program and help students with hands on activities exploring various aspects of the weather. Join the fun. You don’t need to be a scientist to help. COSI instructors will provide instruction. In order for this to be a success we need lots of support.
Here’s how it works. Volunteers attend the COSI instruction session from 8:30 – 9:15 am. You can bring your children and they will be dismissed to their class when school starts. There is a break for the volunteers until 10:15. During the break a general assembly is conducted by COSI for the students. At the conclusion of the general assembly, students return by class throughout the day to engage in the hands on activities. Below please see the schedule of shifts. You can come to morning, afternoon shifts or even better, both! Lunch will be provided.
Setup: Tuesday, 1/25 4:00 – 5:00 pm 3 volunteers needed
Morning Shift: Wed., 1/26 10:15 – 11:55 am (must attend COSI instruction 8:30-9:15) 9 volunteers needed
Afternoon Shift: Wed., 1/26 1:15 – 3:25 pm (must attend COSI instruction or come early to get an overview) 9 volunteers needed
Clean up Period: 3:25 – 3:40 pm 2 volunteers needed
Please contact Romi Brozeit at [email protected] or 330-867-1742 if you would like to be a scientist for the day. Thank you.
Thanks so much for collecting BoxTops, Campbell's Soup Labels & Acme Receipts.
Bonus BoxTops certificates have to be submitted separately from boxTops so please do not tape them to the collection sheets with boxTops. They can be placed in an envelope or ziploc bag and marked with the teacher name.
Be sure to check your Acme receipts for Community Cashback. These can be sent in with BoxTops or placed in the collection bin in the school lobby.
We thank you for supporting these efforts!!!
P A G E 1 7 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
Redempt ions—Mrs. Chr ist ine Hohenshi l
If you haven't joined PTA, it's not too late!!! Just $5 per member helps support the many PTA programs that help
make Herberich such a special place.
PTA MEMBERSHIP
Thank you to everyone who has sent in their PTA membership application and money. We are currently at 199 members and
counting. Help us reach our goal of 275 members. We need moms, dads, guardians, grandparents, and friends to join. It helps our
cause when we have a large group behind us. We need you!! If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]
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___ I wish to receive information about PTA events via email
Please return via backpack in envelope marked: PTA Membership.
Make checks payable to: Herberich PTA
Forget something???
This recipe can be
prepared with one or
pork—if using two
1 piece of Rack of Pork (thawed) - Order Sheet #3177
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples
½ cup dried apricots, sliced into thin strips
½ cup apple jelly
1½ teaspoons dried Rosemary leaves, crushed
2 large garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Prep. Time: 10 mins
roast)
Cholesterol: 88mg Sodium: 633mg Carb: 11g
Seasoned Rack of Pork with Festive Fruit Sauce
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine rosemary, garlic and pepper stirring until a paste is formed. Spread evenly over rack of pork. Place roast fat side up on rack in shallow roasting pan. Roast uncovered for 1½-2 hours or until meat thermometer reads 170°. Prepare sauce while roast is in the oven: Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add apples-cook and stir 4-5 minutes until apples are tender. Add apricots, apple jelly and mustard. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until jelly melts and mixture is hot. Transfer roast to a carving board, tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand for ten minutes. Serve with fruit
sauce, and your favorite holiday sides.
Herberich Market Day Update for November & December 2010 !
Thanks to the following 73 families for supporting Herberich PTA
with an order in our November Pie Sale:
MARKET DAY - Mrs. Beth Hofacker
Alexander Albrecht Ashcroft Ashenfelter Aten Britton Bowman Brion Brozeit
Byerly Canode Caprez Carrino Caye Creed Chapman Croft Csizma
Dawson Elliot Elicker Fahringer Gerber Hanhold Hartz Haywood Hensley
Hinman Hofacker Igoe Kemer Kimberlin Kohut Labocki Lambillotte Loose
Malarcik Martter Marks McLaughlin Mathewson Neale-May Nedolast Neely Parker
Pickett Paulette Poundstone Quinn Redwine Rench Rich Roberts Robinette
Rochford Roush Rourke Saniuk Schaffer Shinn Smith Smagola Snowden
Starkey Talsma Tanaska Trexler Wagner Venesy Wiant Williams Wooley
Yohem
Thanks to those who volunteered their time and energy to unloading boxes and sorting orders: Mr. & Mrs. Neale-May, Miss Ashcroft, Lou
VanHorn, Christine & Allison Hohenshil, Mark, Joelle & Lauren Elicker, Nancy & Michael Trexler and Charles & Julie Shinn, Romi & Karl Brozeit,
Mrs. Allen and MORE! I am so appreciative to ALL of you that were there to help out! THANK YOU! We could use a few more people to come
help! If you are available on December 14 from 4:00 – 6:00 or any time in between contact [email protected].
Our BIG PIE Sale was a success! We did sell 250 pies and with food orders we made over $1,100 ! We were able to donate 18
pies to help our community serve those in need at Thanksgiving. Our top three sellers were:
#1 –Joshua & Michele Hofacker – 25 pies sold
#2 –Michael Trexler – 18 pies sold
#3 – Hannah Byerly – 17 pies sold
I must add Lori Ashenfelter who sold 13 pies, Ava Duluc, Destiny Dawson and Devin Kohut sold 12 pies each and Lori Gerber sold 10 pies.
You are the reason our sale was such a success!
Beth Hofacker, Market Day Chair
P A G E 1 9 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
Chocolate Chunk
Cookie Dough
anytime. Loaded with
chunks of creamy
classic chocolate chip
mint cookie. Chocolate
cookie dough studded
Special Price: $14.00
crowd pleaser fast from
cookies. A wholesome
plump raisins, country style
ID # 5245 48-.09 oz
Check on the full selection of cookie dough
and the special December pricing online by
visiting:
www.marketday.com
Internet order deadline: 11 pm Thursday 12/9
P A G E 2 0 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
Students are not permitted to change buses to visit friends.
TEACHER(S) NAME: ________________________________ DATE: _______________________________________________
Will be carpooled by me on _____________________________________________________________________________ (date)
Will be carpooled with ______ __________ __________ (name) on _________ _________ _____ (date)
This person must be one of the names listed on your emergency card. Unless he/she has your official carpool sign, he/she will be
required to walk into the office and produce proof of identity that will be photocopied.
My child has a doctor/dentist appointment today and needs to be dismissed at ____ _________________________ (*time)
*NO LATER THAN 3:15 – I understand that if I am not in the office to sign my child out by this time he/she will be sent back to the classroom for normal carpool line dismissal—NO EXCEPTIONS)
my child has a doctor/dentist appointment and will be late tomorrow ____________________________________________ (date)
We will be out of town from _______ __________________________ to _______ __ __________ ________
I understand that it is my responsibility to have my child complete any make-up work. I also understand that it may not be possible for teachers to
supply work ahead of time. Two days’ notice is insufficient. Please submit this to Miss Ashcroft for approval.
Other __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please feel free to make copies and use as necessary.
PARENT SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________________________________________ This form is available online @ www.copley—fairlawn.org
DISMISSAL CHANGE
P A G E 2 0 H E R B E R I C H H A P P E N I N G S
Students are not permitted to change buses to visit friends.
TEACHER(S) NAME: ________________________________ DATE: _______________________________________________
Will be carpooled by me on _____________________________________________________________________________ (date)
Will be carpooled with ______ __________ __________ (name) on _________ _________ _____ (date)
This person must be one of the names listed on your emergency card. Unless he/she has your official carpool sign, he/she will be
required to walk into the office and produce proof of identity that will be photocopied.
My child has a doctor/dentist appointment today and needs to be dismissed at ____ _________________________ (*time)
*NO LATER THAN 3:15 – I understand that if I am not in the office to sign my child out by this time he/she will be sent back to the classroom for normal carpool line dismissal—NO EXCEPTIONS)
my child has a doctor/dentist appointment and will be late tomorrow ____________________________________________ (date)
We will be out of town from _______ ___________________________ to _______ __ __________ ________
I understand that it is my responsibility to have my child complete any make-up work. I also understand that it may not be possible for teachers to
supply work ahead of time. Two days’ notice is insufficient. Please submit this to Miss Ashcroft for approval.
Other __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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PARENT SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________________________________________ This form is available online @ www.copley—fairlawn.org
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