Following the closure of all Ohio schools by Gov. Mike DeWine in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus...
Staff Helps Pack And Deliver Thousands Of Meals And Blizzard Bags
Following the closure of all Ohio schools by Gov. Mike DeWine in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Cardinal staff members quickly developed a plan to deploy alternative education methods and meals to students. On March 16, 24 classified staff helped deliver roughly 100 “grab and go” breakfast and lunch meals to district families who requested them, as well as blizzard bags to elementary students. Since then, Cardinal staff has packed and delivered 2,116 breakfast meals and 2,163 lunch meals.
The district will continue delivering meals for the duration of the mandatory alternative instruction period. The district is so proud of its staff members for all of their efforts in getting the education and meal plans developed and deployed so all of students are receiving what they need to succeed.
The district is also extremely proud of its students and families for all of their hard work at home and appreciate everyone’s patience as everyone navigates this “new normal” together. Stay well and Cardinal School District hopes to see everyone again real soon.
Spanish Students Read Stories To STARS Classes
Espanol 1 students have been working hard creating their own animal books – writing, illustrating and publishing them. Once their literary work was complete, the class visited the STARS class at the high school to share their stories and read to them. It was a great way for the students to interact with each other, ask questions, practice what they’re learning in class and learn something new about language.
JES Celebrated Literacy Month
March was Literacy Month – a month dedicated to learning to read. To help encourage students and instill excitement about reading with them, Jordak Elementary School had a series of guest readers come into classrooms and read a story to scholars. Guest readers included the superintendent, building principals, district administrators and teachers and staff members. The elementary students were grateful to all who took time out of their busy days to read their favorite stories to them.
Student Council Collects Pop Tabs
Prior to the mandatory alternative instruction period, the JES student council and Jordak PTOcollected pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. The fundraiser was officially called “Pull for the House” and raised money for families who have children are receiving medical treatment.
Mr. Zurbuch generously made the collection tubes for us. First through fourth-grade classes and STARS classes all filled their tubes – with baggies of additional tabs making them all overflow. The Ronald McDonald House will recycle the tabs Cardinal sends them and then keep the profit, which again, benefits those receiving medical treatment.
Eggs-periment
Quite the eggs-periment in high school biology and Honors biology classes. With the help of teacher Ben Clutter, scholars used decalcified eggs to explore the selective permeability (what gets through) of cell membranes as well as explore the impact of osmosis on the cell. Students recorded the mass of an egg every 10 minutes for an hour after immersion in either syrup or water. They then calculated the percent change in mass. Students found that syrup eggs lose mass after immersion, demonstrating a hypertonic solution and eggs immersed in water gain mass, demonstrating a hypotonic solution.
First Grade Pet Projects
Jordak Elementary School is so glad its first-graders got one of their favorite projects in prior to the mandated shut down – Pet Projects.
Every year, the first-grade classes are tasked with the assignment of choosing an animal to research. Following their research, students then create a habitat for their animal and put on a showcase for the rest of the school. As other students are coming through the showcase, they ask first-graders questions about their animal and its surroundings. This year everyone saw a lot of cats and dogs, a couple of snakes, hamsters and even a lizard on display.
It’s a favorite project for the first-graders every year. They work very hard on their habitats and are always very prepared for all of the questions asked of them by fellow peers, teachers, parents and administrators.
High School Students Participate In Yoga During Health Class
High school students in the nutrition and fitness for life class got to participate in some yoga sessions during class before the mandated shut down. Teacher Jeff Fry collaborates with math teacher Tyler Jones to put the session together. The main idea is to show scholars that yoga is more of a physical exercise with focus and discipline as the foundation. Students are also learning it can be a great way to help relieve stress.
Students Participate In Math Competition
Prior to the coronavirus mandated shutdowns, some Cardinal fifth- and sixth-grade students competed in the annual Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics (GCCTM) math competition. Cardinal had two sixth-grade teams and a fifth-grade team. The purpose of the competition is to stimulate interest and fun in mathematics among middle school students.
Students have an opportunity to apply their knowledge and a chance to meet other students with similar interests. The events in the competition involve mental math problems, construction scenarios and problem solving situations. In addition to the math content involved, students learned that dedication, communication and teamwork were key to being successful. Sixth-grade team members include Emma S., Elisabeth M., Emma C., Grayson Y., Felicity L., Oliver K., Mercedes B. and Alyssa D. Fifth-grade team members are Joshua M., Emily P., Alaina H. and Izzabell L.
The district is proud of the efforts of its teams and thanks the “mathletes” as well as their families for representing Cardinal so well.
Kiwanis/Grange Donate Books
Jordak Elementary School is grateful to the Huntsburg Grange and East Geauga Kiwanis for all they do for its students. In March, the two groups donated literature books to all first- and second-grade students at JES. The two organizations do this every year to let the scholars know how important reading is in their education. Thank you to the Grange and Kiwanis for their generosity.
Honors Band Performs
In February, a talented group of instrumentalists had an opportunity to participate in the CVC Honors Band concert. The event is held every year and is made up of high school scholars who have all been nominated by their band instructor from eight participating CVC schools. This year students met on the campus of Notre Dame College for auditions, rehearsals and their performance.
This year’s band was under the direction of Dan Tucker. Tucker is currently in his 17th year teaching and fifth year as director of bands at Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Under his direction, the Lewis Central symphonic band, jazz ensemble and marching band have earned superior ratings at every state festival.
It was an incredible opportunity for the students and the district is proud of their performances and representation of Cardinal. Those who were nominated and participated include: Sabrina C., Ava G., Grace P., Mia P., Michael M., Abbi M., Megan E., Trey M., Gene H. and Matthew M.
