CMS Hosts Finance FairOhio State Extension Office and its community…
CMS Hosts Finance FairOhio State Extension Office and its community volunteers worked with eighth-grade students on the finance fair of "Real Money, Real World." Students…
CMS Hosts Finance Fair
Ohio State Extension Office and its community volunteers worked with eighth-grade students on the finance fair of “Real Money, Real World.” Students were randomly given a vocation with a yearly salary and a family size with the number of children and their children’s ages.
The day before the finance fair, staff met with the students to calculate federal tax, FICA, state and local taxes and other deductions that would be taken from the student’s monthly salary. The following day students met with community professionals and volunteers to “purchase” housing, food, transportation, insurance, clothing and a variety of other needs and wants.
Students came away from the day at the finance fair with a new understanding of the many decisions and the amount of effort it takes, as well as the amount of money, to make a household work. Most surprising to many students was the cost of raising children.
Students also came away with a new appreciation for the value of a good education, the difference between needing an item and wanting it, the value of saving money and the perils of debt. A new appreciation for all their parents do for them in the “real world” was gained and many went home to thank their parents for all they do on their behalf.
Captains Outstanding Students
Congratulations to the following Jordak and Cardinal Intermediate students for being nominated as “Outstanding Students” from the Lake County Captains baseball team:
Abigail Clark, Ethan Detweiler, Justin Detweiler, Chloe Dubasik, Lorelei Hutchinson, Austin Jones, Brooke Murfello, Tanner O’Brien, Tyler O’Brien, Jenna Osborn, Isabella Pollack, Aiden Pollock, Kyle Sinclair, Carter Tucker, Lucas Varner, Grace Whitney, Christopher Williams and Denton Yoder.
The “Outstanding Students” are invited to participate in a pre-game ceremony where they will be recognized on the field prior to a designated Captains game. The program also includes a complimentary ticket for the Outstanding Student as well as a free regular hot dog and small soda.
STEM Club at Observatory Park
Cardinal Middle School STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) students scaled the corners of the pyramids and stood on the asteroids as they enjoyed an afternoon at Observatory Park in Montville.
Students safely observed sunspots and built a scale model of the solar system. Other activities included a lesson on magnification using telescopes, hand glasses and binoculars and a “What’s in the sky tonight” planetarium show.
Students walked the planet walk and learned about each planet along the way. Mr. and Mrs. Boles are volunteer advisors for the sixth, seventh and eighth-grade club. Cardinal Middle School PTSA graciously supports the transportation and other materials for STEM students.
Sports Awards Date Changed
Due to a scheduling conflict, the CHS spring sports awards program originally scheduled for May 21 has been rescheduled for May 28 at 6:45 p.m. at the middle school.
Important Dates
May 24: CHS Commencement, 7 p.m.
May 27: Memorial Day No School
May 28: CHS Spring Sports Awards, CMS, 6:45 p.m.
May 30: Last day for students; End of grading period; Early dismissal
May 31: Last day for teachers
