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The McComb Re ader
Home of the Panthers
The McComb Local School District
328 South Todd St. • McComb, Ohio 45858
419-293-3979 • Fax: 419-293-2412
Website: mccomblocalschools.org
Issue 2 • February 2015
From the Office of the Superintendent
As the meteorologists were debating this fall whether this
would be a milder winter than last, I certainly took the optimistic stance that it would be. I’m sure it doesn’t feel that
way now, but I remain hopeful. One way, though, that we are
ahead of the game, is by having a clear contingency plan to
help us make up some days in a couple of different ways,
before we have to tack them on to the end of the school year.
By the time you read this, we (hopefully) will have made up
the day we took for state volleyball on Monday, January 19.
As I write, we have assigned “Blizzard Bag Day 1” on the
sixth absence due to weather. We are allowed to make up
days 6, 7, and 8 through this means. We understand that
work students are doing independently cannot equate to education in the classroom with the teacher, but nonetheless, we
want to take advantage of this option to reduce the time after
testing we have to make up, especially in the hotter month of
June. After we have exhausted our Blizzard Bag days, the
rest of the calamity days must be made up. If we find ourselves in that situation prior to the February Presidents’ Day
holiday, we can use that day, or prior to the last waiver day,
April 6, we can use that day. IF we do use one or both of
those days, much communication will be utilized to make
sure everyone is aware. We will use text alerts, social media,
notes home, The McComb Reader, the school sign out front,
etc., to be sure students and parents know.
WHAT ARE THE TERMS OF THIS RENEWAL LEVY?
This levy is 3.36 mills to be renewed for a period of five
years, and approving it will NOT raise your taxes. It will raise
roughly $205,773 annually, as calculated in the manner provided in ORC §5705.03.
IS THIS A NEW OR ADDITIONAL LEVY?
No, this levy was first passed in its current form in 1995
and has been renewed every five years since.
WHY A RENEWAL AND NOT A REPLACEMENT OR
HIGHER RATE LEVY?
While some would say the economy is rebounding, that is
not the experience of many of our residents and property
owners. We remain committed to living within our means,
which leads us to NOT ask for higher taxes or greater millage.
WHAT IS THIS MONEY USED FOR?
This money can only be used for “permanent improvements,” such as buildings and grounds, facilities, equipment,
or capital improvements lasting for at least five years. We
use it to maintain our structures – roofs, heating systems,
classroom equipment, computers, technology and technology
infrastructure, bleachers, tuck pointing brick, chimney repairs,
As I mentioned in the last Reader, the McComb Board of etc. It may NOT be used for salaries and daily operations.
Education voted to place a RENEWAL levy on the May ballot.
If you have further questions, please send them to me at
I asked in that article for folks to forward any questions you my email or give me a call at the office (419) 293-3979.
might have about the levy. Following are the questions I
Until next time,
have received and answers, a sort of “Frequently Asked
Questions,” or FAQ page:
Mrs. Skilliter
McComb Local School
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General Information
January Organizational Board of
Education Meeting Summary 1-13-15
January
January Organizational
Organizational Board
Board of
of Education
Education Meeting
Meeting Summary
Summary 1-13-15
1-13-15
The
The Board
Board approved
approved the
the following:
following:
A. Elected
new officers:
officers: Jim
Jim Rode,
Rode, President;
President; Johnny
Johnny Dee,
Dee, Vice-President.
Vice-President.
A.
Elected new
nd
B. Set
Set the
the 2
Wednesday of
of each
each month
month at
at 6:30
6:30 p.m.
p.m. in
in the
the McComb
McComb High
High School
School Cafeteria
Cafeteria for
for their
their
B.
2nd Wednesday
regularly scheduled
scheduled monthly
monthly meetings.
meetings.
regularly
C.
C. The
The treasurer
treasurer to
to pay
pay bills
bills as
as received
received provided
provided that
that funds
funds are
are available.
available.
D.
D. The
The superintendent
superintendent as
as official
official purchasing
purchasing agent
agent from
from the
the 2015
2015 organizational
organizational meeting
meeting to
to the
the 2016
2016
organization
meeting
year.
organization meeting year.
E.
The
treasurer
and
superintendent
to
apply
for
all
pertinent
federal
and
state
grants
and
monies
E. The treasurer and superintendent to apply for all pertinent federal and state grants and monies
and
and to
to abide
abide by
by all
all regulations.
regulations.
F.
F. The
The superintendent
superintendent to
to employ
employ temporary
temporary personnel.
personnel.
G.
The
superintendent
G. The superintendent as
as designee
designee of
of suspension
suspension appeals.
appeals.
H. Designated
Designated the
the superintendent
superintendent as
as the
the Public
Public Records
Records officer
officer as
as per
per O.R.C.
O.R.C. Section
Section 149.43
149.43 (E)
(E) (1)
(1)
H.
effective January
January 1,
1, 2015
2015 to
to December
December 31,
31, 2016.
2016.
effective
I.I. Adopted
Adopted a
a resolution
resolution directing
directing the
the treasurer
treasurer to
to invest
invest interim
interim funds
funds during
during the
the calendar
calendar year
year 2015.
2015.
J.
J. Authorized
Authorized the
the President
President or
or Vice-President
Vice-President and
and the
the Treasurer
Treasurer to
to sign
sign and
and countersign
countersign the
the necesnecessary
documents
to
secure
the
semi-annual
tax
settlements
during
fiscal
year
2015.
sary documents to secure the semi-annual tax settlements during fiscal year 2015.
K.
K. Appointed
Appointed Board
Board committee
committee assignments:
assignments:
Athletic
Athletic Board
Board
Rob
Rob Quiroga
Quiroga
Johnny
Dee
Johnny Dee
Negotiations
Negotiations
Jim Rode
Rode
Jim
Audra Oglesbee
Oglesbee
Audra
Buildings
Buildings &
& Grounds
Grounds
Rob
Rob Quiroga
Quiroga
Johnny
Dee
Johnny Dee
Scholarship Committees
Committees
Scholarship
Jim Rode
Rode
Jim
Finance
Finance
Jim
Jim Rode
Rode
Andy
Andy Schapson
Schapson
Technology
Technology
Andy Schapson
Schapson
Andy
Audra Oglesbee
Oglesbee
Audra
January Regular
Regular Board
Board of
of Education
Education Meeting
Meeting Summary
Summary 1-13-15
1-13-15
January
TREASURER’S
TREASURER’S ITEMS-The
ITEMS-The Board
Board approved
approved the
the following:
following:
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Financial
Financial report
report as
as presented
presented by
by the
the Treasurer.
Treasurer.
Minutes
Minutes of
of the
the December
December 10,
10, 2014
2014 meeting
meeting as
as written.
written.
Then
and
Now
list
of
purchase
orders
Then and Now list of purchase orders over
over $3,000.00
$3,000.00 for
for the
the month
month of
of December
December 2014:
2014:
Purchase
Order
#
Vendor
Amount
Fund
Purchase Order #
Vendor
Amount
Fund #
#
2600852
US
Bank
Equipment
Finance
$5,857.02
001
2600852
US Bank Equipment Finance
$5,857.02
001
2600878
Great
American
Opportunities
$6,532.30
018-9020
2600878
Great American Opportunities $6,532.30
018-9020
2600851
Casey’s
$3,604.90
001
2600851
Casey’s Sales
Sales
$3,604.90
001
2600783
Pepple &
& Waggoner
Waggoner
$6,633.50
001
2600783
Pepple
$6,633.50
001
Quarterly cash
cash reconciliation
reconciliation of
of the
the financial
financial statements
statements as
as reviewed
reviewed by
by the
the Finance
Finance ComComQuarterly
mittee.
mittee.
The
The following
following investment:
investment:
001
The
$300,000.00
1.44%
3
001 Fund
Fund
The Citizens
Citizens National
National Bank
Bank CDARS
CDARS
$300,000.00
1.44% APY
APY
3 Year
Year
The
2015-16
Budget
as presented
presented by
by the
the Treasurer.
Treasurer.
The 2015-16 Budget as
SUPERINTENDENT’S
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS-The
RECOMMENDATIONS-The Board
Board approved
approved the
the following:
following:
A.
A. Approved
Approved the
the Revised
Revised Classified
Classified Salary
Salary Schedule
Schedule for
for 2014-2015,
2014-2015, effective
effective January
January 1,
1, 2015;
2015; copcopies on
on file.
file.
ies
B. Authorized
Authorized Family
Family Medical
Medical Leave
Leave (FMLA)
(FMLA) for
for Kristen
Kristen Starr
Starr from
from approximately
approximately April
April 6,
6, 2015
2015
B.
through May
May 29,
29, 2015.
2015.
through
C.
C. Employed
Employed Amy
Amy Dreier
Dreier as
as part
part time
time Kindergarten
Kindergarten aide
aide as
as needed
needed per
per the
the salary
salary schedule
schedule accordaccording
ing to
to time
time sheets
sheets for
for the
the 2014-2015
2014-2015 school
school year.
year.
D.
Accepted
the
resignation
of
Nick
Siferd
as
Junior
High
Wrestling
Coach
from
July
1,
2014
D. Accepted the resignation of Nick Siferd as Junior High Wrestling Coach from July 1, 2014
through
through June
June 30,
30, 2015.
2015.
E.
E. Issued
Issued an
an extra-curricular
extra-curricular contract
contract as
as per
per the
the salary
salary schedule
schedule from
from July
July 1,
1, 2014
2014 through
through June
June 30,
30,
2015:
2015:
Dave
Dillion
Junior
High
Wrestling
Coach
Dave Dillion
Junior High Wrestling Coach
F. Approved
Approved Brock
Brock Wilson
Wilson as
as High
High School
School Wrestling
Wrestling volunteer
volunteer for
for the
the 2014-2015
2014-2015 school
school year.
year.
F.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT- Last month we recognized Audra Oglesbee as our 2014President
and we also want to recognize the board for all their service, they received a certificate from OSBA. McComb is in the final 2 for a revitalization Heart & Soul grant. January 26th will be a visit and tour including
a bus tour by the judges. Mr. Herr asked Mrs. Skilliter to report all seniors have passed the OGT & the
majority of the juniors have passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION-
Met in executive session at 7:03 p.m. for the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion,
demotion or compensation of an employee or the investigation of charges or complaints against an employee, official, licensee or student, unless the employee, official, licensee or student requests a public
hearing; matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes; and specialized
details of security arrangements.
The meeting was opened to the public at 8:29 p.m.
The President declared the board meeting adjourned.
The February Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 16, 2015
President’s Day
SPRING BREAK
No School
March 30-April 3
Mark Your Calendars!
Harlan’s Chicken BBQ Dinner
Friday Feb. 27, 2015
(Boys Basketball Senior Night) Cost $ 9.00
High School Cafeteria
Includes
½ BBQ Chicken
Au Gratin Potatoes
Corn
Roll w/ Butter
Cookies
Drink
All profits benefit the 2015 Prom & After Prom.
See any junior, Mrs. Palmer or call the
High School Office at (419) 293-3853
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School Delays & Closing Information
Weather Delays and Cancellations are a part of our daily routines during the school year. Just a reminder that the safety of
our students is our primary consideration when we delay or
cancel school or an activity. We will try to have our decision
made by 6:30 a.m. Following are the forms of media used to
broadcast this information.
Radio Stations
WFIN - 1330 AM
WKXA - 100.5 FM
WBUK - 106.3 FM
WCKY - 103.7 FM
WPFX - 107.7 FM
WBVI - 96.7 FM
WFOB - 1430 AM
OhioAlerts
T.V. Stations
Channel 11
Channel 13
Channel 24
Websites
www.thecourier.com
www.wkxa.com
www.wfin.com
www.1063thefox.com
Youth Baseball &
Softball Sign Up
Monday, March 2nd, 2015
6:30-8:00 pm
McComb Cafeteria
All boys age 7 and up interested in summer baseball
and all girls’ ages 7-18 interested in playing fastpitch
softball are invited, along with their parents, to this
informational and sign-up meeting. Please come to
the cafeteria anytime between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm
on March 2, 2015. Fees vary by division.
Any questions please call Jason Glaser at
419-348-1246.
Kindergarten Registration
2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
McCOMB ELEMENTARY
Kindergarten registration will be held FEBRUARY 17,
18, 19, 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Parents are asked to
call the elementary office one of these days to set up a time
for kindergarten screening. The Elementary office number
is 419-293-3286.
Upon completion of registration, parents may choose
an appointment time for screening. The child must attend
the screening.
When you come for your appointment for screening,
please bring your child’s Original Birth Certificate, not the
Birth Record from the hospital; Social Security Card; and
Immunization dates. We must have complete dates: the
month, day, and year of your child’s immunizations. Children
will need five DPT, four polio, and two measles, mump,
rubella (MMR).
In order to register for kindergarten, a child must be
five years of age by August 1, 2015. Perhaps you have a
child of your own to register for the 2015-2016 school year,
or you may know a friend or neighbor who has a child to
register. Please pass this information along to them.
Also H.B. 140 now requires all children to have successfully completed kindergarten before being admitted to
the first grade. Kindergarten attendance is now mandatory.
If you have any questions or concerns please call the
elementary office at (419) 293-3286.
Our sincere sympathy goes
out to Mrs. Holly McConnell,
music teacher, and her family
on the death of her father. Our heartfelt thoughts are
with you and your family.
NAMES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS
YOU SHOULD KNOW
Central Office
419-293-3979
Meri Skilliter
Superintendent
Rindi Schaublin
Secretary
Linda Clymer
Treasurer
Lisa Kryling
Assistant Treasurer
Luke Ewing Transportation Director
High School
Jeremy Herr
Marlene Barker
Melissa Day
Kristine Kern
Elementary School 419-293-3286
Matt Davis
Principal
Shawn Woolf
Julie Buck
Secretary
Alyssa Neumeyer
Guidance
Counselor
419-293-3853
Principal
Secretary
HS Guidance
Counselor
MS Guidance
Counselor
419-293-3161
Athletic Director
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McComb Title I Readiness
Pre-Kindergarten
Registering for 2015-2016
If you have a child or you know someone who has a child who
could benefit from being in a high quality pre-kindergarten program, the McComb Elementary Title I Readiness PreKindergarten might be a good fit. The child must be 4 before
June 1st or 5 after June 1st. Classes will be held 4 half days
per week, providing students with fun and meaningful learning
experiences designed to develop valuable kindergarten readiness skills. Bus transportation will be provided for those families that live outside of town. Class space is limited, so interested parents should call the elementary office 419-293-3286
and submit your name and number. A screening will take place
in April, and parents will be notified of the date and time prior to
the screening.
Reverse Raffle
The 2015 reverse raffle will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015
at the American Legion in McComb. The meal will be at 5:00
p.m. and the raffle will begin at 6:30 p.m. We are selling 350
tickets this year. Each ticket is $50 and an extra meal is $20.
The first early bird drawing will be on Friday, January 30 at the
Van Buren boy’s basketball game. The second early bird drawing will be on Saturday, February 28, against Lima Perry. The
winner of each drawing will receive $100.00.
Most all of the varsity coaches have received tickets or people
can purchase tickets from one of the Athletic Boosters or at the
50/50 table prior to the boy’s varsity basketball games.
Anyone interested in purchasing tickets or becoming involved
with the Athletic Boosters may contact Troy Steinbrook at (419)
422-4177.
50/50 Ball Drop Raffle
An additional fundraiser coming up in February is the 50/50 Ball
Drop Raffle. Only 100 balls are being sold. The price is $20 per
ball, with the winner receiving $1,000*. (*$1,000 if all balls are
sold, otherwise the prize money will be based on the total number of balls sold.) The ball drop will be February 27 at the
Hardin Northern varsity boy’s basketball game. Each ball will
be numbered 1-100. Individuals are buying a number, with the
ball closest to the target wins (measure-off if necessary). Individuals do not need to be present to win. Numbers may be
purchased before the boy’s home basketball games at the
50/50 table or by contacting an Athletic Booster or Troy Steinbrook
at (419) 722-4177.
McComb High School Presents:
You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown
(Revised)
Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz
Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Original Direction for this version of
“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” by Michael Mayer
Originally Produced in New York by
Arthur Whitelaw and Gene Persson
March 20, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m.
March 21, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m.
March 22, 2015 @ 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 For tickets, please call 419-293-3853, X306. Check out the photo below of our awesome cast rehearsing!
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Outstanding Alumni Award
The Outstanding Alumni Award was established three years
ago. It is an award to honor a past graduate of McComb High
School. Our school has a rich and storied tradition of students
who have gone on to lead highly successful lives and careers.
Our goal is to recognize at least one outstanding graduate per
year. Please fill out the nomination form if you would like to
nominate a McComb Outstanding Alumni and return it to the
superintendent’s office. Past applications are on file and will
be considered. We will look to honor our recipient at the
Senior Recognition Program in May.
McComb High School
Outstanding Alumni Award
Nomination Form
Nominee Name:___________________________________
The McComb Musical Moment...
Your source for McComb
Music Department News
BECOME A McCOMB FINE ARTS BOOSTER MEMBER
Calling all parents, grandparents and fine art enthusiasts, show
your support by becoming a member today. Any donation gets
your name in all Band, Chorus and Drama programs. Please
complete the attached and return to one of the Fine Arts
Teachers or Tina Liebrecht at 3418 County Road 96, McComb,
45858. Please make checks payable to McFAB. Thank you!
NAME ___________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER _________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
________________________________________________
Class of:_________________________________________
Biography/Achievements:
McCOMB FINE ARTS
BOOSTER MEETINGS
Everyone is welcome to come to our meetings.
All meetings start at 6:00 p.m.
at the McComb Public Library.
February 10 • March 10
Attention Parents!
(Add Additional Pages if Necessary)
Submitted By:_____________________________________
Daytime Phone #:__________________________________
The McComb Fine Arts Boosters, affectionately known as
McFAB, is looking for help. If you are a parent or guardian of
a student in the McComb School District and your students
enjoy the wonderful programs offered by our Art, Music, and
Drama programs here at McComb, we are looking for your
help! McFAB is looking for more members to help out with raising money for our Fine Arts Departments and working to provide the things our students need in order to have opportunities
that can influence the rest of their lives. If you are interested in
helping, please contact any of the Fine Arts teachers here at
McComb and we can get you in touch with McFAB and find you
a place to be involved!
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Hancock County Choir & Band
The Hancock County Choir and Band concert will be February
22 at 3:00pm at Riverdale High School. The Hancock County
honors groups have been performing for over 50 years. Participating schools are Arcadia, Arlington, Cory-Rawson,
Liberty-Benton, Riverdale, Van Buren, Vanlue, and McComb. The students auditioned in December and will have two rehearsals before the performance with guest conductors. Students
that were accepted into the band are Abigail Kreh on clarinet,
Connor Hoverman on trombone, and Emily Clark on percussion. Students that were accepted into the choir are Carrigan
Gomez as an alto, Alex King as a bass, Brooke Metzker as a
soprano, Rachel Liebrecht as a soprano, and Ashley Philipp as
a soprano. Congratulations to all these students!!!! District III Jazz Band, Choir & Band
The District III Jazz Band, Choir, and Band concert was January
11, 2015 at Van Wert’s Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Ditrict III consists of students from Findlay, Van Wert, St. Marys,
Lima, and all the high schools in between these schools.
The students auditioned in November and attended 3 to 5
rehearsals. Kendall Newcomer on Alto Sax and Connor
Hoverman on trombone were accepted to the jazz band, Brooke
Metzker as a soprano and Alex King as a bass were accepted
into the choir, and Connor Hoverman on trombone and Logan
Gerdeman on french horn were accepted into the band. Congratulations on a great performance and for being accepted
into the ensembles!!!! Chicago Band Trip
The band took a trip to Chicago November 22 to
November 24. While in Chicago the band attended the
musical Million Dollar Quartet, toured the Museum of
Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium, Museum of
Natural History, Willis Tower, and shopped at the Navy
Pier and Magnificent Mile. We also enjoyed lots of great
food at Ed Dubevics, Hard Rock Café and enjoyed a
great show at Medieval Times. The trip was a great success. Thank you for all who helped chaperone. Page 7
High School Information Middle School Information
Parents of 8th Grade Students
Hancock County Quiz Bowl Tournament Runners-Up: front
row l to r: Aaron Smith, Abby Kreh, Aaron Rode, Grace
Buckland, Emily Clark; back row l to r: Emily Welch, Caylei
Retting, Shelby Simons, Dakota Stanfield, Beckie RaderAdvisor, and Rachel Liebrecht. Not pictured: Kirsten Long and
Jose Canales.
It is time to begin the high school registration process for
2015-16. The registration meeting will be held on Wednesday,
February 18th at 6:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. You will
be receiving your child’s registration packet, which is needed in
order to register for 9th grade classes. It is very important that
the child and at least one parent attend to have the materials
explained. We appreciate your participation at this important
time in your child’s life. If you have registration questions, you
can call the high school guidance office.
In the event of inclement weather and school is cancelled on
February 18th, the meeting will be rescheduled for Tuesday,
February 23rd at 6:00 p.m. The meeting for the Washington DC
meeting will follow this meeting in the cafeteria to discuss the
upcoming trip.
Mrs. Melissa Day
Mrs. Kristine Kern
High School Counselor
Middle School Counselor
[email protected]
[email protected]
HS Quiz Bowl Finishes as
Runners-Up at Tournament!
The HS Quiz Bowl team concluded its season on January
14th at Liberty-Benton High School with the Hancock
County Tournament. We finished as the Runners-up to
winner Van Buren. Here are the scores: We defeated
Arcadia 26-24 in round 1 and then beat Liberty-Benton
19-17 in round 2. In round 3 we narrowly lost to Van Buren,
21-18, which put us in the Loser’s Bracket. We worked our
way out of that by defeating Liberty-Benton AGAIN 20-15 to
put us in the finals where we lost to Van Buren 29-16. We
received a plaque as our piece of hardware!! Thanks to all
who came out and supported us including Jim & Sara
Rode, Dean & Karen Smith, Jerry & Sue Smith, Jeff Simons,
Jennifer Long, John & Karen Sunderman, and Mrs. Skilliter!
It was greatly appreciated and nice to see. Look out next
year, as we lose only 1 senior and will have 5 returning
seniors!! Congratulations on a great season!
National Junior Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society members collected donated
gifts for the Salvation Army Angel Tree, helping about 40
Hancock County children have a happier Christmas. After delivering these gifts to the Salvation Army on December 15, the
students had a chance to play Santa. They filled bags full of toys
for children, matching up wish lists with the toys available at the
Salvation Army. We were all impressed and touched by the generosity of the donors who provided piles and piles of wonderful
gifts and toys for children in our community.
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MMS Students of the Month
Academic
Students
of the Month
7th Grade –
Riley
Metzker
Riley is a very
conscientious
student.
She
pays attention in
class, offering
answers and par- Tessa Hankin and Riley Metzker
ticipating in discussions.
Her
school work is
meticulously
done. She is willing to help others
and can work
with
anyone.
Congratulations
Riley!
8th Grade –
Tessa
Hankin
Tessa is a role Kaplan Threet and Andrew Smith
model student.
7th Grade –
8th Grade –
She is attentive
in class, tries her
Kaplan Threet Andrew Smith
best, and will volhas Andrew Smith is
unteer answers. Kaplan
stepped
up
and
is improving his playShe takes her
studies very seri- being a leader in ing ability on a
ously and it reflects class. He enjoys daily basis. He is
in her grades. playing his instru- a great player
Keep up the good ment and is reli- musically with a
able with knowing lot of potential. He
work, Tessa!
his part. He has a always comes to
good sense of class willing to
too. learn. Keep up
Arts Students humor
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s the good work
of the Month Kaplan!
Andrew!
Builder’s Club
About 50 6th, 7th, and 8th graders dedicated their time during
the day to come and make Christmas cards that were given to
the elderly at a senior citizen home in Findlay. This is our 3rd
annual community service project done at Christmas time. It
brings good cheer to someone who may be lonely over the holiday season,
and it’s our way
of giving back
to the community. Thank you
to those who
participated!
Your enthusiasm is contagious and we
look forward to
your other contributions in the
year 2015!
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Elementary School Information
Tournament Winners
On December 20, 2014 the McComb 6th Grade Girls Basketball
team won the “Santa Slam” basketball tournament in Antwerp.
Pictured from left to right: Breana Panning, Malorie Schroeder,
Cayla Pitz, Olivia Miehls, Haylie Jenkins, Alexis Shoop, Tayler
Gayhart and Shayla.
Middle School Information
McComb Food Bank Donations
Every year, in place of a classroom gift exchange, the fourth
grade students collect donations for a charity. This year our students collected food and toiletries for the McComb Food Bank.
You can see in this picture how generous our fourth graders and
their families were during the season of giving. The students
enjoyed helping others and spreading the Christmas spirit. Mrs.
Simons, Mrs. Shenise, and Mrs. Miles would like to thank all the
fourth graders and their families for their donations.
Alex Kreh, Jacob Dillon, Olivia Babcock, and Olivia Adams
Panther Pride Winners
Olivia Babcock – Offering to volunteer her time
Jacob Dillon – Helping others
Olivia Adams – Always trying to do the right thing
Alex Kreh – Being kind and supportive to others
Thank You
McComb Local School would like to send our appreciation to the
McComb Community Partnership for donating the new sign. It has
been a wonderful addition to the school!
Thank You Community Partnership!!
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Grandparents’ Day
The kindergarten classes want to thank all the
grandparents for coming to celebrate with us.
We loved spending the day with you.
Mrs. Strahm’s 1st Grade
Christmas Party
Front row left to right are Bryson Lause, Ryleigh Felgar, Judy
Acosta, Aiden Hendren, Ashton Rosebrook, Kaden Barringer,
Ashley Pesnell, Rozie Hansen. Back row left to right are Lilley
Mull, Rowan Conley, Preston Kuhlman, Jeremy Thatcher,
Kennedy Babcock.
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March 2015 Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
BB-Boys Varsity Baseball
SB-Girls Varsity Softball
Wednesday
Thursday
FCA 7-7:45 am Rm 373
Art Club 3-5 Rm 131
Something Different
Concert 7 pm
FCA 7-7:45 am Rm 373
Art Club 3-5 Rm 131
KKids 7:45 am
T-Varsity Track
JHT-Junior High Track
Friday
Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
MS Quiz Bowl 4:30
BB/SB Youth Sign up
6:30-8 pm
5th & 6th Archery
Competition
FCA 7-7:45 am Rm 373
Art Club 3-5 Rm 131
HS Musical 1:30 pm
8th grade DC Trip
8th grade DC Trip
8th grade DC Trip
No School
Spring Break
SB/BB-A-Bluffton
5 pm
No School
Spring Break
8th grade DC Trip
FCA 7-7:45 am Rm 373
Art Club 3-5 Rm 131
End of 3rd 9 weeks
HS Musical 7 pm
HS Musical 7 pm
8th grade DC Trip
Elem Spring
Conferences
The Elks “Hoop Shoot” Free Throw Contest
The Findlay Elks
held their local competition for the “Elks
Just Say No To Drugs
Hoop Shoot Free
Throw Contest” on
January 5, 2015 at
the Koehler Fitness
Center
at
The
University of Findlay.
The winners representing
McComb
Elementary were:
8-9 year olds: Vada
Schorsch & Grady
Schaublin
Left to Right: Vada, Grady, Canaan, Callie, Jared & Malorie
10-11 year olds:
Callie Sudlow & Canaan Griffith
12-13 year olds: Malorie Schroder & Jared Dillon
Jared and Malorie placed second at the Free Throw Contest in their age groups. They
both received a medal.
Congratulations to all that participated!
Important
Information
to All Parents!!
It is very important to notify the
school office whenever there is
a change in your household. Please let us know when there
is a change of address, custody, home telephone number,
cell phone number, work phone
number, work schedule, etc. Help us make sure that we can
notify you in case of an emergency with your student. Thank
you for understanding.
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MARCH 2015 MENU
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2 3 4 5 6
9 10 11 12 13
16 17 18 19 20
23 24 25 26 27
NO SCHOOL
30
31 – SPRING BREAK
Coney Island Hot Dog
w/All the Fixins or
BBQ Chicken Sandwich,
Salad Bar, Green Beans,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Sweet & Sour Chicken or
Loaded Beef or Chicken
Mongolian Beef,
Nachos, Salad Bar,
Salad Bar, Asian Blend
Refried Beans, Fruit Bar,
w/Baby Corn, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Fortune Cookie, FF Milk
French Toast Sticks or
Mini Pancakes, Sausage,
Hashbrown, 100% Juice
Choice, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
**NO SALAD BAR**
Grilled Cheese
(w/ American or Swiss),
Tomato Soup, Salad Bar,
Broccoli, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Pepperoni or Cheese
Pizza, Salad Bar,
Carrots, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Chicken Nuggets or
BBQ Pork Sandwich,
Salad Bar, Green Beans,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Mac-N-Cheese and
MORE Cheese or
Grilled Chicken w/
side of Mac-N-Cheese,
Salad Bar, Broccoli,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Breaded Chicken
Sandwich or Corn Dog,
Salad Bar, Baked Beans,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Chicken Strip or
Popcorn Fish Basket,
Salad Bar, Tater Tots,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Bacon Cheeseburger
or Popcorn Chicken,
Salad Bar, Broccoli,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Mini Cheeseburger or
Mini Corn Dog,
Salad Bar, Green Beans,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Hot Dog or Turkey
Burger, Salad Bar,
Spicy Curly Fries,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
Crispitos or Enchiladas,
Salad Bar, Refried
Beans, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Build Your Own Sub
Day w/ All the Fixins,
Salad Bar, Salty Snack,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
McRib or Sloppy Joe
Sandwich, Salad Bar,
Broccoli, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Mini Blueberry
Pancakes or Cheese Omelette, Sausage, Hashbrown, Yogurt, 100%
Juice Choice,
FF Milk
**NOTE: NO SALAD
BAR**
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
or Spicy Popcorn
Chicken, Salad Bar,
Carrots, Fruit Bar,
FF Milk
Chicken Strip or
Fish Sandwich Basket,
Salad Bar, Tater Tots,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
South of the Border
Pizza or Cheese Pizza,
Salad Bar, Black Beans,
Fruit Bar, FF Milk
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer
~ School Breakfast Available ~
Research has shown that starting the day with a nutritious breakfast helps students stay alert and perform better in school. Our
school participates in the School Breakfast Program. Breakfast is
served daily from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in the McComb Cafeteria. Stop in and see us to get your day off to a good start.
BREAKFAST MENU
Breakfast served daily from 7 a.m.
to 8 a.m. Stop in and see us to get
your day off to a good start.
Hot Breakfast (Omelets, Scrambled
Egg and Bacon Pizza, Sausage
Bagels, Biscuits and Gravy, Cinnamon
Glazed Bars, Breakfast Burritos),
Juice Choice, Muffins, Fruit Choice,
Yogurt, V-8 Juice, Fat Free Milk
OR
Cereal, Juice Choice, Muffins,
Fruit Choice, Yogurt, V-8 Juice,
Fat Free Milk
OR
Breakfast/Cereal Bars, Juice Choice,
Muffins, Fruit Choice, Yogurt,
V-8 Juice, Fat Free Milk
OR
Hot Asst. Oatmeal or Cream of Wheat,
Juice Choice, Muffins, Fruit Choice,
Yogurt, V-8 Juice, Fat Free Milk.
All grain products are WHOLE
GRAIN unless otherwise noted.
SALAD & FRUIT BAR
Salad Bar consists of fresh mixed
greens, shredded carrots, cherry
tomatoes, cucumbers, and choice
of fat free dressing.
Fruit Bar consists of fresh apples,
bananas, oranges, grapes, canned
unsweetened applesauce, pears,
mandarin oranges, peaches,
and mixed fruit.
Note: A second veggie option of choice
will be offered most days.
NO SCHOOL
Monday, April 6, 2015
Teacher Waiver Day