September 13, 2007

Quote of the week:

Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.

--Vince Lombardi

District News:

• Winton Woods City Schools held its annual Police and Firefighter Recognition ceremony on September 12 to honor police officers, firefighters and government officials from the three communities that serve the district—Forest Park, Greenhills and Springfield Township. This year’s luncheon included words of thanks from Superintendent Dr. Camille Nasbe, the singing of “God Bless America” by Winton Woods Varsity Ensemble member Steven Cleary, and remarks from Marcia Iker, leader of the Dayspring Yellow Ribbon Support Group.  We are thankful for the support and service of these wonderful men and women who serve our district!

Winton Woods High School News:

• Winton Woods High School will hold its annual Open House tonight, September 13, from 6:45-9:15 p.m.  Parents are invited to follow their child's schedule through a typical school day, meet teachers and learn about extra-curricular activities.

• Band Night is this Friday, September 14.  All bands from grades 6-12 will perform songs by John Williams at the football halftime show. There will be movie soundtrack hits from Raiders of Lost Ark, Star Wars, and Superman.  The high school marching band will perform some of their West Side Story show at pregame, so get there by 7:00 p.m. to hear these great pieces. Hope to see everyone at the game to cheer on the Warriors to a win over Colonel White!

• Congratulations to sophomore trumpet player Megan Hein who has been accepted into the Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble (CYWE). The CYWE is one of the University Of Cincinnati Conservatory Of Music's prep ensembles.  Students from all over the city audition to be a part of this musical group. Great job, Megan!

Winton Woods Middle School News:

• Art Club will meet after school on Wednesday, September 12. Students will focus on drawing/painting realistically. We'll be launching a new project (possibly this Wednesday if there are enough students present) that will involve wrapping a student in packing tape.

• Students selected for Yearbook Club will be announced before the end of the week.

• There will be a meeting for seventh and eighth grade GTA students and their parents on Monday, September 17. 

• Winton Woods Middle School will kick off its fall fundraiser with the Yankee Candle Company on Friday, September 14. The candle sale will last until September 28, and products will be delivered before the Thanksgiving holidays. The sale includes a wide variety of products ranging from $5.00 to $27.00. Come and check us out!  Contact Kim Sherman at 931-5212 or by email at wwmspta@hotmail.com.  Don’t let it the holidays sneak up on you!

• Middle school families are invited to join the WWMS PTA. If you’re interested in becoming a part of this group that works to positively impact the lives of our students, please download the attached form and send it back to school with your student. PTA dues are $10.00.

• Winton Woods Middle School PTA meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month in the middle school library at 7:00 p.m. The next meeting is October 4.  We hope to see you there!

Winton Woods Elementary School News:

• Winton Woods Elementary honored Qin Wang, Chinese language teacher, on September 10 which was China’s Teacher Appreciation Day.
  

Winton Woods Primary North and South News:

• Fridays are "Spirit Day," and students may wear official Warrior spirit shirts every Friday.  However, uniform pants are required. Spirit wear order forms will be coming home soon. Orders need to be turned in by September 17.  Additional order forms will be available at each school. Questions? Call Leah Hassertt at 742-3970 or 470-3875.