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Volume 21, Issue 6 February 2008






Aurora High School

Mr. Pat Ciccantelli

Principal

Mr. Paul Goodwin

Asst. Principal

Administration

Mr. Russ Bennett

Superintendent

Dr. Alicia Lopez

Academic Director

Board of Education

Mr. Gerald Kohanski

President

Mrs. Ann Morrison

Vice-President

Mr. John Sloe

Board Member

Mrs. Pam Mehallis

Board Member

Mrs. Beverly Kuch

Board Member

From the Principal’s Pen

It has been a very fast and rewarding first semester here at Aurora High School. The students just completed their mid-term exams and we have begun the second semester. Our students are involved in the scheduling process this month; parents, it is important that you have conversations with your child to assist them in making good choices that will help them be successful. We have many curricular opportunities for our students and as one example of these options we took nearly fifty students in late January to visit the Excel TECC programs to help them become aware of all the possibilities for their continued education.


We continue to strive for and achieve excellence at AHS. We organized a school wide fundraiser between Thanksgiving and Christmas, called “Aurora for Others” with a focus on giving to needy individuals or organizations within our community. The staff and students raised nearly $3,500 which we contributed to the Jimmy V Cancer foundation, St. Augustine’s Hunger Center and the Divine Intervention cause. Congratulations to our Rotary students of the month for February; seniors Joshua Ohman and Annick Dall, who are very deserving of this recognition. Congratulations to Ty Mitch in wrestling and John Trew in boy’s basketball for being named Plain Dealer players of the week in the past month.
We have thirty-four students who have been awarded with the distinction of election into the AHS National Honor Society. Congratulations to Monique

Brunatti, Jillian Carlson, Michelle Cullen, Ellen Dankelson, Nicolas Dicesare, Gerrick Doss, Dylan Ekstrand, Chelsea Flowers, Michael French, Rebecca Fussner, Arielle Glassman, Tim Grabnic, Morgan Hauenstein, Caitlin Houlahan, Samantha Huston, Robert Kirk, Pramita Kothakota, Chrysa Kovach, Heather Kuch, Ariel Kuhn, Sophia Loferski, Nicholas Mirolli, Amanda Munson, Jennifer Radis, John Rausch, Mitchell Romito, Connor Rosselot, Mariesa Samba, Dylan Timberlake, David Walker, Andrew Wallace, Rebecca Williams, Zoe Ingrams, Joshua Ohman.
We have numerous co-curricular activities in February; the wrestling team is looking to regain the title as Chagrin Valley Conference Champions as we are hosting the CVC wrestling tournament on February 1st and 2nd. Our students from AHS will be one of the featured teams on the Academic Challenge which will air on February 2nd. We will host our monthly Parent Communication Forum on February 7th at 10:00 a.m. and over 100 students from the junior class will be traveling to New York City on February 15th thru the 18th. We will also have a Band Concert on February 21st beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Pat Ciccantelli

Principal, Aurora High School



















March 15, 2008



The Bertram Inn

Cocktails at 6:00 pm

Dinner at 7:00 pm


2 DRINK TICKETS + dISCOUNTED CASH BAR


Looking for Donations for Silent auction!!!

Please Call if you would like to donate.
For tickets & donations:

Contact JULIE ALSTON 330-995-5499
1 Chance $50.00

1 Chance & 1 dinner $90.00

1 Chance & 2 Dinners $130.00

2 Chances & 2 Dinners $165.00


The Bertram Inn

Cocktails at 6:00 pm

Dinner at 7:00 pm

March 15, 2008



Young Writer's Program

Kenyon University

June 22-July 5 or July 13 - 26

Focus on Creative Writing

More information: www.kenyonreview.org

Deadline March 1st to apply







PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Aurora High School
Thursday, March 6 & Tuesday, March 11, 2008

7:30 – 8:20 p.m. 10 minute scheduled appointments



All conferences must be scheduled through Mrs. Cech. There will be NO drop in conferences on either evening.
Miss Waysack, and Miss Pavicik will be available for conferences at the High School on March 6th and Mr. Burdett will be available on March 11th.

The parent/teacher conferences provide an opportunity for you to discuss your child’s academic progress with his/her teachers.
To schedule a conference appointment, email Mrs. Cech at mcech@aurora-schools.org with date, start time & teachers name or call 330-995-7785.


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Deutschnews
Once again German students are exploring international exchange! Michael Kendall and Stuart Eitzman will be hosting a German student this spring for four weeks and then attend their guest's school in Germany for four weeks this summer. Good luck Mike and Stuart!
Herr Peters
NYC and Chicago Trip Updates
There will be a parent/student meeting for the New York City trip on Tuesday, February 12 at 6:30 PM in the Auditorium. All parents and students are encouraged to attend in order to meet Bob Jackson from Traveling Classrooms and receive the updated travel itinerary.
The final payment of $275.00 for the Sophomore trip to Chicago is due on Friday, March 14th. All checks should be made out to Traveling Classrooms. If you have any questions regarding either trip, please feel free to contact Heidi Stroy (330-562-9646 ext. 3679 or hstroy@aurora-schools.org).

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Boys Varsity Basketball at the Q
The Aurora Boys Varsity Basketball team defeated University School 53-52 on Wednesday, January 2nd. The Greenmen fought back from a 17 point second quarter deficit to win on a basket by Joe Taylor with 2.3 seconds remaining. The game was played at Quicken Loans Arena on the Cleveland Cavaliers home court prior to the Cavs game with the Atlanta Hawks. The game was arranged by head coach David Munson. Aurora players, coaches, family and friends enjoyed the experience of playing and watching a game on an NBA court.

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AURORA FOR OTHERS
The second annual Aurora For Others charity project was conducted last month at Aurora High School. The project allows students to focus on those in need during the holiday season and to lend a helping hand. Aurora High School students raised money for charities by competing in a Coin War. Each grade had a jar. Coins put in the jar added to their total. Paper money added to other grade’s jars subtracted from their total. More than $3000 dollars was raised for three charities. The charities selected this year were the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer research, the Saint Augustine Hunger Center, and the Divine Intervention Fund. The project was concluded with a student faculty basketball game. Aurora High School teachers Jen Simmerman and David Munson led a team of many student and faculty volunteers to help make a positive difference in the lives of others.

AURORA CITY SCHOOLS

SPECIAL EDUCATION

PARENTS COMMUNICATION FORUM

Date: Wednesday, February 27 Date: Monday, March 3


Time: 10:00 am Time: 7:00 pm
Location: High School Conference Room Location Leighton Media Center

TOPIC:

Aurora Special Education Services



for

Middle and High School age students



2008 SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS
The initial results are in for this year’s Scholastic Art Awards and the Aurora High School art students have excelled. The exhibition opens at the Kent State University Stark Campus on January 16, 2008 and will run until February 10th. The Awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, January 26th in Canton. In this year’s competition the judges boiled down 134 excellent portfolio entries to 26 and a total of over 2,725 entries to over 335 silver and gold key winners.
Aurora High School art students who earned an Honorable Mention will have their works displayed at their home school and will receive a Certificate of Merit from Scholastic Art Awards. The students recognized at this level for their superior work are: Andrew Frank, Ashley Smith, Tabitha Lee, and Alyssa Johnson. Congratulations for this great accomplishment.
The Silver Key winners will be on display at Kent State University, Stark Campus and these students will receive a Silver Certificate and a Silver Key Pin at the awards ceremony. The Aurora students receiving this high honor are: Joe Lawrie (3 Silver Keys), Tabitha Lee (2 Silver Keys), Rebecca Williams, Mariesa Samba, Liz Bermea, Michael Cimoroni, Danielle Dobies, Alyssa Johnson, Carlie Schmidt, and Kim Kovach. Congratulations students on this very high honor.
The Gold Key winners are identified for exemplary works of art and their works also are exhibited at Kent State University, Stark Campus. They will receive Gold Certificates and a Gold Key Pin at the awards ceremony. At the end of the exhibition, these works of art are sent on to New York for national judging and the possibility of additional honors. Aurora High School students earning this prestigious award are: Alyssa Johnson (2 Gold Keys), Joe Lawrie (2 Gold Keys), Annelie Frantzen, Tabitha Lee, Liz Bermea, Andrew Frank, Stephen Deptola, and Jessica Buse. Congratulations art students and good luck in New York.
There were 26 Gold Key Portfolio Awards and Aurora High School art students earned 12 of these unique honors. Each of these portfolio’s have eight Gold Key entries and the portfolio’s may earn scholarships at the regional and national levels. The Aurora students winning this highest of honors are; Brendon Roberto, Danielle Dobies, Monica Cronin, Katie Filarski, Robin Heinrich, Alyssa Hungerman, Briana Johnson, Emma Kropp, Danielle Law, Danielle Lewandowski, Ariana Lindenfelser, and Sara Mirolli. Congratulations Seniors and good luck at nationals.
Two Aurora Seniors have been selected for regional scholarships to the University of Akron and Kent State University. Akron has selected Emma Kropp for a local scholarship and Kent State University selected Danielle Law for their regional honor. Congratulations Emma and Danielle for this outstanding recognition.
Congratulations to all the Aurora High School art students for their outstanding achievement in this year’s Scholastic Art Awards.
Additional Awards:

The Scholastic Art Awards held its awards ceremony Saturday, January 26th and Aurora High School was notified of additional award recipients. Five American Vision Awards were announced and two Aurora students were identified for this prestigious award. These five works of art are selected as the Best of Show pieces for the entire Scholastic Exhibition. Briana Johnson won this honor with a beautiful tempera batic titled, Lazy Afternoon. Emma Kropp was also selected for this award with her pen and ink piece titled, Look What I Found. Congratulations artists on this exemplary accomplishment.

The Akron Society of Artists identified several students for their outstanding works of art. Two Aurora High School art students were selected for this honor. Emma Kropp won the Akron Society of Artists top prize of $600 and a year membership in this fine organization. Congratulations Emma. Danielle Lewandowski was also selected and received an Honorable Mention and she too will have a year membership in the Akron Society of Artists. Congratulations Danielle and to all the Aurora art students who were selected for this years Scholastic Art Awards. Good luck at Nationals.

4th annual SUMMER CAMP CONVENTION
Saturday, February 23rd - 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 Solon Community Center - 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon

***NEW***

SUNDAY, February 24th - 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Westlake Holiday Inn, 1100 Crocker, Westlake, OH

 

Enriching the Lives of:  TEENS, YOUTH, FAMILIES, SCHOOL GROUPS

   Everyone Welcome!! Free Admission


Discover many fabulous summer programs throughout the U.S

Counselor-in-training and employment opportunities.

Directors, representatives and counselors will be available to speak to you.
PLAN NOW FOR A SAFE, EXCITING & MEMORABLE SUMMER!
For more information call 440-248-3418

 
AURORA HIGH SCHOOL

FEBRUARY 2008


MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Daily

Hot Subs


Pizza Slice

$2.75 Salad Bar

Fresh Fruit










1

Greenman Cheese Pizza

Baby Carrots w/Ranch

Buttered Noodles

Apple Pie

Low Fat Mil



4

Wings of Fire

Celery & Carrot Sticks/Ranch

Wheat Roll

Peach Cup

Low Fat Milk



5

Cheeseburger/bun

Waffle Fries

Green Beans

Fruit Choice

Low Fat Milk



6

Breaded Fish/Bun

Cole Slaw

Apple Pie

Low Fat Milk
ASH WEDNESDAY


7

Chicken Rice Bowl

Green Peas

Pineapple Chunks

Almond Cup

Mashed Potato

Low Fat Milk


8

Greenman Cheese Pizza

Spiral Pasta w/Tomato Sauce

Steamed Green Beans

Chilled Fruit

Low Fat Milk



11

Breaded Chicken/Bun

Potato Smiles

Fruit Choice

Low fat Milk


12

Pork BBQ/Bun

Fries/Mixed Vegetables

Fruit Choice

Low Fat Milk

PBJ Bar


13

Popcorn Chicken

Red & Green Grapes

Peas & Carrots

Mashed Potatoes

Low Fat Milk

PBJ Bar


14

Hot Dog/Bun

French Fries

Fruit Cup

Cookie Krisp Treat

Low Fat Milk

VALENTINES DAY


15

NO SCHOOL

TEACHER

IN-SERVICE



DAY

18

PRESIDENT’S

DAY

NO SCHOOL



19

Stromboli

Fruit Crisp

Fries


1 Bosco Stick

Low Fat Milk



20

Chicken Bites

Mashed Potatoes

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Fruit Cup

Low Fat Milk



21

Breaded Chicken/Bun

Fries/Vegetable

Fruit Choice

Low Fat Milk


22

Greenman Cheese Pizza

Garden Salad

Seasoned Noodles

Apple Pie

Low Fat Milk



25

Taco Salad

Cheese/Nacho Chips

Fruit Choice

Steamed Corn

Low Fat Milk



26

Cheeseburger/Bun

Fries

Fruit


Low Fat Milk

27

Chicken Fingers

Rice Pilaf

Peas & Carrots

Fruit Choice

Low Fat Milk



28

Ravioli


Garden Salad

Bosco Stick

PBJ Bar

Fruit Choice



Low Fat Milk

29

Greenman Cheese Pizza

Garden Salad

Fruit Choice

Potato Chips

Low Fat Milk





February 2008


Sunday


Monday


Tuesday


Wednesday


Thursday


Friday


Saturday













1

2

3

4


5

Harmon Musical

@ 8:00 PM

Kick-Off to Kindergarten

@ 7:00 pm


6

Elementary PTO Board Meeting @ 9:30 am

Harmon Musical

@ 8:00 PM

Market-Day Pick Up

@ 4:30-6:00


7

AHS PCF 10:00 am



8

9

ACT Test


10

11


12

AMC Math Contest



Elementary PTO General Meeting

13

Choir Booster Meeting @ 7:00 pm



Parent Scheduling Meeting @ 7:30 pm

14

MES,CES & LES Valentines Party


LES PCF @ 10:00 am

15

Teacher In-Service Day


NO SCHOOL

Junior Trip to NYC



16

Junior Trip to NYC



17

Junior Trip to NYC



18

Presidents Day

NO SCHOOL


19

20

Excel TECC Interview Day



21

AHS Band Concert @ 7:30 pm


HMS PCF @ 10:00 am

22

HMS Family Breakfast (A-M)

@ 6:30 AM

Progress Reports Distributed


23

24

25

BOE Mtg @ 7:00 pm



Parent Presentation for Incoming Freshman @ Audit. 7:30 pm

26

AHS Orchestra State Contest Preview Concert @ 7:30 pm



27

SpecEd PCF 10:00 am



28

HMS Parent/Teacher Conferences

@ 5:30 pm

MES/CES PCF

@ 10:00 am


29

HMS Family Breakfast (N-Z)



@ 6:30 AM






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