Photos from Burnette Clingman's leadership conference at Life Skills Center of Dayton.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Studying leadership
Photos from Burnette Clingman's leadership conference at Life Skills Center of Dayton.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Life Skills Center of Hamilton County featured student
Dawone Holloway talks about what he likes best about the school.
Featured graduate
Megan Layton talks about her experiences at the school. She is slated to graduate in January.
Life Skills Center of Dayton featured graduates
After a mix-up with his assignments flunked him out of his classes, Dayton resident Jamel Head said he was able to find redemption at Life Skills Center of Dayton.
"I had surgery on my legs, they messed up my assignments and I flunked out (of classes)," Head said. "I needed to catch up and a counselor suggested I try Life Skills."
Head, who has attended the school for one year, said he was able to earn needed credits there.
"Having teachers who believe in you and want you to go somewhere and make something of your life is important," he said.
After graduation, Head, 19, said he wants to take business classes at Sinclair Community College in Dayton and is eyeing a career in Radio/TV production.
"I want to own my own television station," he said.
In this video, Head talks about what he likes best about the school.
Jacquilla Peterson wants a high school diploma, not just for herself, but her two children.
"I want to change my kids life," Peterson smiled as she talked about her two daughters; Jasmine, 3, and Alexandria, 1. "I was tired of making $8 an hour. I want to help provide a better life for them (and be able to earn enough) to be able to spend more quality time with them."
It wasn't always easy for Peterson, 22, she credits her teachers for giving her the strength to continue her studies.
"There were times I wanted to quit, but the teachers told me to keep going," she said. "Their determination helped me."
After graduation, Peterson is planning on attending Sinclair Community College in Dayton to study Culinary Arts.
In this video, she talks about her favorite part of school.
"I had surgery on my legs, they messed up my assignments and I flunked out (of classes)," Head said. "I needed to catch up and a counselor suggested I try Life Skills."
Head, who has attended the school for one year, said he was able to earn needed credits there.
"Having teachers who believe in you and want you to go somewhere and make something of your life is important," he said.
After graduation, Head, 19, said he wants to take business classes at Sinclair Community College in Dayton and is eyeing a career in Radio/TV production.
"I want to own my own television station," he said.
In this video, Head talks about what he likes best about the school.
Jacquilla Peterson wants a high school diploma, not just for herself, but her two children.
"I want to change my kids life," Peterson smiled as she talked about her two daughters; Jasmine, 3, and Alexandria, 1. "I was tired of making $8 an hour. I want to help provide a better life for them (and be able to earn enough) to be able to spend more quality time with them."
It wasn't always easy for Peterson, 22, she credits her teachers for giving her the strength to continue her studies.
"There were times I wanted to quit, but the teachers told me to keep going," she said. "Their determination helped me."
After graduation, Peterson is planning on attending Sinclair Community College in Dayton to study Culinary Arts.
In this video, she talks about her favorite part of school.
Life Skills Center of Columbus North featured graduate
Ali Oakes talks about her experiences at the school. She is expected to graduate in January.
Jan. 2008 Life Skills Center of Middletown featured graduates
Robbie Myers talks about his experiences at the school. He is slated to graduate in January.
After getting in fights in public schools, he said he was looking for peace,
something Myers says he's found at Life Skills Center of
Middletown.
"I was in a lot of trouble," Myers said. "People kept
trying to fight me."
So Myers, 18, looked for an alternative at the public
charter school.
"I wanted to work hard to graduate," he said. "Other
students treated me better and the teachers helped me
out whenever I needed it. I got to work at my own
pace. The teachers are friendly."
"He's become a lot more driven and really wanted to graduate,"
said his special education teacher Chris Doty. "He used to be really
distracted
and now he really concentrates on his work and is focused."
Myers, who has attended the school for three years,
says he wants to pursue a career in mixed martial arts
after graduation.
Aaron Travis Combs talks about his experiences at the school. He is also slated to graduate in January.
For him, the ability to go to Life Skills Center of Middletown for three hours
a day while he works at his career goal was appealing.
"I didn't like public school," he said. "A shorter day
is better for me since I work. I like doing work at my
own pace."
Combs, 17, has attended the school just over a year.
"In Travis, I've seen him succeed phenomenally here," said
his science teacher, Angie Verhoff. "He's had dedication and
every day he's here he's working hard to reach his goals.
He knows what he wants and he's going to make it."
After graduation, he said he's interested in getting
certified for welding and looking for a career as a
diesel mechanic.
After getting in fights in public schools, he said he was looking for peace,
something Myers says he's found at Life Skills Center of
Middletown.
"I was in a lot of trouble," Myers said. "People kept
trying to fight me."
So Myers, 18, looked for an alternative at the public
charter school.
"I wanted to work hard to graduate," he said. "Other
students treated me better and the teachers helped me
out whenever I needed it. I got to work at my own
pace. The teachers are friendly."
"He's become a lot more driven and really wanted to graduate,"
said his special education teacher Chris Doty. "He used to be really
distracted
and now he really concentrates on his work and is focused."
Myers, who has attended the school for three years,
says he wants to pursue a career in mixed martial arts
after graduation.
Aaron Travis Combs talks about his experiences at the school. He is also slated to graduate in January.
For him, the ability to go to Life Skills Center of Middletown for three hours
a day while he works at his career goal was appealing.
"I didn't like public school," he said. "A shorter day
is better for me since I work. I like doing work at my
own pace."
Combs, 17, has attended the school just over a year.
"In Travis, I've seen him succeed phenomenally here," said
his science teacher, Angie Verhoff. "He's had dedication and
every day he's here he's working hard to reach his goals.
He knows what he wants and he's going to make it."
After graduation, he said he's interested in getting
certified for welding and looking for a career as a
diesel mechanic.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
It's beginning to look a lot like ...
Life Skills Center of Hamilton County is displaying their Christmas tree at the school during December.The tree features a graduation cap at the top of the tree and many of the decorations on the tree are tassels from past graduates.
New Employability Specialist
This past month, Life Skills Center of Miami Dade County was proud to bring aboard Maria "Vicky" Mullens, our new Employability Specialist.
Mullen brings a wealth of experience to our family and we are glad to have her here.
She has already made a difference by coming up with innovative ways to help our student population find jobs.
Mullen brings a wealth of experience to our family and we are glad to have her here.
She has already made a difference by coming up with innovative ways to help our student population find jobs.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Robotics team fares well
The robotics team at the school advanced to the semi-finals at a meet Saturday at the University of Cincinnati.
The team won the MOTIVATE award for team spirit, motivation to participate and for cheering on other teams to win.
"We are very proud of the students," teacher Jill Davis said.
The team won the MOTIVATE award for team spirit, motivation to participate and for cheering on other teams to win.
"We are very proud of the students," teacher Jill Davis said.
Teacher praises Robotics team
By Brian Conti
Life Skills Center of Hamilton County teacher
Hello colleagues. If you see a "RoboSoldier" in the building today, congratulate them on their spectacular showing Saturday at the Robotics competition at UC.
Let me paint the picture for you...
It was a dark, cold December morning.
While most Cincinnati-ans were still asleep, warm in their beds, 10 students from all over town rose from their slumber long before the sun illuminated the land.
No complaints though, 5 a.m. wake up calls are the life of a RoboSoldier. This was no ordinary Saturday, however. This was Gameday.
Months of preparation, countless meetings, successes, failures...all the blood, sweat, and gears... for one chance to shock the world.
There are no doubts the Soldiers were underdogs in the event from the get-go. Limited funding and limited experience were supposed to lead to little chance of being competitive. Try telling that to the Soldiers, though.
The team assembled at the barracks before 7 a.m., and the excitement in the air was palpable. They had been pumped up about the event for weeks, but they had a special spark in their eyes on the morning of Judgement Day.
The team had no idea what to expect walking onto the battlefield for the first time, but they quickly assimilated to the environment. In a building full of privileged students with extensive Robotics backgrounds, the RoboSoldiers showed no fear. In fact, they stole the show.
From beginning to end, these 10 students from all walks of life exemplified sportsmanship, competitive nature, teamwork, and, above all... heart. The other 12 teams in the competition had obviously been taught well the intricacies of robot design and performance, but the RoboSoldiers stood alone in exhibiting the one characteristic you CAN'T teach... heart.
The team started strong, winning it's first match convincingly. The jubilation from this win quickly turned to dismay, when the Soldiers dropped their second match in a fiercely competitive battle. It went like this throughout the afternoon, ups and downs, close calls and near misses.
As the preliminary round drew to a close, the RoboSoldiers stood on the outside looking in. Chances of making the elimination round were bleak. Their indomitable spirit refused to wilt in the face of such odds, however, and the team was rewarded as the clouds parted and an orange light shone down on the Soldiers.
The orange-clad Botcats, who had qualified for the next round and needed an alliance, announced that they had chosen the RoboSoldiers as their comrades for the final showdown. As the announcement was made, a roar went through the crowd. The Soldiers were down, but not out. Victory was still attainable!
Going into the first match of the elimination round, the Botcat-RoboSoldier alliance was a huge underdog. The official odds of this unlikely partnership advancing even one round came in from Vegas, and they were slim to none.
The Soldiers were used to being doubted, however, and this new challenge only seemed to inspire the team more. Already deafening chants of "RoboSoldiers" and "LifeSkills" became even louder, threatening the very structure of the building housing the event.
As the first playoff match got underway, long odds got even longer as the Botcats' robot died on the battlefield. Thus, it became the little-RoboSoldier-that-could against two behemoth machines who had been tormenting smaller robots all day. Defeat seemed inevitable, and this story would have been a happy one even if the Soldiers had fallen against such tremendous odds.
But they didn't. Instead, through expert driving and the sheer refusal to lose, the Soldiers pulled the upset of the decade and dominated both opposing robots en route to a convincing win!
In the semifinals, the RoboSoldiers were again alone on the battlefield, as the Botcats' machine had met its final resting place the match before. In this round, competition was even greater, as the Soldiers were aligned opposite the reigning champions and field leaders. Despite battling to the very end, the RoboSoldiers finally fell to the villainous duo, ending competition for the day. Even in defeat, the Soldiers were gracious, keeping their head held high.
The award ceremony culminating the day's events proved to be just another forum for the infectious spirit of the team, and how it was appreciated by all those in attendance.
Of the 5 different judges awards given to teams for specific accomplishments, one was based solely on spirit and character. As the announcer began recounting all the attributes considered when determining the recipient of this prestigious award, opposing teams began to smile and point at the Soldiers. It was obvious who had demonstrated the most heart throughout the event, and it was the Soldiers time to shine.
"And the 2007 First Tech Motivate Award goes to . . . Team 239, the Life Skills RoboSoldiers..."
The applause was uproarious. Everyone in the building rose to their feet and cheered wildly as the Soldiers made their way to the podium to accept their award. Teams from all over the country were applauding the Soldiers spirit, giving them "high-fives" as Team 239 progressed through the crowd... as a team. This "team spirit" award was the perfect culmination to the perfect day... spent together as a team.
All day long, the Soldiers had been courteous to other squads, while never losing that sense of "it's us against the world" on the battlefield. They had stuck together through thick and thin, good times and bad. They had laughed together, learned together, and grown together... as a team.
I honestly can't remember a time where I have been more proud of students that I've worked with. As you all know, I am a big fan of being competitive, having fun, and team dynamics. At first, I thought the ambiance of the whole event rather strange. Competition was a huge part of my life growing up, but I had never seen it approached quite like this.
Every team there wanted to win, but it seemed like they wanted every other team to win too! No trash-talking, no trying to intimidate and get that competitive edge. I have tried to win at everything I've ever done, and usually at all costs... but by the end of the night, I couldn't help but adopt this "We Are the World" mind set. Hearing all those kids and parents cheer for us the way they did really resonated with me.
It's something I'll never forget. For a lot of the kids on the team, this may be the ONLY time they ever have, or ever will, experience such a phenomenon. We didn't win it all, but, in many ways, this was a "15 minutes of fame" experience for our kids. Being part of a team, of a family, meant the world to them, and you could see it in their eyes and hear it in their words.
I, personally, was almost shocked by the behavior they displayed throughout the day. Gracious Professionalism is the theme for First Tech events, and we took that to another level.
The best part was, we (as teachers) had nothing to do with it! It was the kids who took it upon themselves to cheer for other teams, make friends with opponents, be courteous and appreciative towards the judges, and supportive of each other. We just got to sit back and watch it unfold. I could not have been any prouder to be a teacher than I was on Saturday, and you all know I usually don't say such a thing unless I mean it.
Too often, we (at Life Skills...students AND staff) get a bad rap in the community, and, even within our own building. I hear our own students bad-mouthing the school and their classmates as being almost second-class, just because this isn't a conventional academic institution.
I wish you call could have seen us on Saturday, though, because there was nothing second-class about it. Our kids showed they belonged there, which I think they BELIEVED all along, even if others around them didn't. Anyway, please congratulate the kids today if you see them. They earned it.
Practicing with the Robotic car
Video of students practicing working with the Robotic car
Teacher Jill Davis talks about the program
Nate Allbright talks about working on the car
Slide show from the practice
Teacher Jill Davis talks about the program
Nate Allbright talks about working on the car
Slide show from the practice
Practicing with the robotic car
Video of Life Skills Center of Hamilton County students practicing working with the robotic car
Slide show from the practice
Slide show from the practice
Life Skills Center of Middletown October student of the month
John Brewer, 18, was named the school's October student of the month.According to school officials, Brewer has never been a discipline issue - he always comes quietly into the building, is never tardy and starts his computer work right away. He never roams the halls or signs out early and always has his Life Skills shirt on when he enters the building.
Brewer has earned 3.25 credits since his recent enrollment and his attendance is consistently at 85 percent or better.
Robotics team fares well
The robotics team at Life Skills Center of Hamilton County advanced to the semi-finals at a meet Saturday at the University of Cincinnati.
The team won the MOTIVATE award for team spirit, motivation to participate and for cheering on other teams to win.
"We are very proud of the students," teacher Jill Davis said.
The team won the MOTIVATE award for team spirit, motivation to participate and for cheering on other teams to win.
"We are very proud of the students," teacher Jill Davis said.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Tutoring services available
The school provides Supplemental Educational Services and free tutoring to families who qualify.
Students can receive free Reading and Math tutoring if their family meets the income requirements and if their test or assessment scores qualify them.
For information, call School Administrator Ed Haskins at 937-322-2940.
Students can receive free Reading and Math tutoring if their family meets the income requirements and if their test or assessment scores qualify them.
For information, call School Administrator Ed Haskins at 937-322-2940.
Awards night planned
Life Skills Center of Columbus Southeast will hold its senior awards night 6 p.m. Jan. 9 at the school.
Caps and gowns will be handed out that evening.
Caps and gowns will be handed out that evening.
Senior Saturdays
Life Skills Center of Columbus Southeast seniors will be allowed to work from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 8 and 15 to finish up their requirements.
Another day will be added in January.
Another day will be added in January.
Breakfast with Santa event
Life Skills Center of Columbus Southeast will hold its annual Breakfast with Santa event 9-11 a.m.
Students are encouraged to bring their children, nieces, nephews and cousins from newborn to 5 years old.
Breakfast will be served and games will be played. Gifts will be given to all children who attend.
Students are encouraged to bring their children, nieces, nephews and cousins from newborn to 5 years old.
Breakfast will be served and games will be played. Gifts will be given to all children who attend.
December Food Drive
The school is holding a canned food drive to help those in need for Christmas.
Staff and students are being asked to donate a non-perishable food item by Dec. 20.
The lab to bring in the most food will receive a pizza party in January.
Food boxes will be set up in each lab and teachers will collect the money.
Staff and students are being asked to donate a non-perishable food item by Dec. 20.
The lab to bring in the most food will receive a pizza party in January.
Food boxes will be set up in each lab and teachers will collect the money.
Blood drive planned
The school will hold a blood drive 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 13 in the school's conference room.
New Facebook site
Life Skills Centers has a Facebook site, which features news, videos and photos about the school.
For safety and security purposes, users must register with Facebook to view the site.
View site here
For safety and security purposes, users must register with Facebook to view the site.
View site here
Holiday Food Collection
Students and staff are asked to bring in non-perishable food through Dec. 18 at Life Skills Center of Columbus North
The food will be used to replenish the school's food pantry, which helps students and staff who are in need of extra assistance throughout the year.
The lab who collects the most food will receive a pizza party on Dec. 21.
The event is sponsored by the school's GRADS program.
The food will be used to replenish the school's food pantry, which helps students and staff who are in need of extra assistance throughout the year.
The lab who collects the most food will receive a pizza party on Dec. 21.
The event is sponsored by the school's GRADS program.
School to host college fair
The school is hosting a college fair for January 2008 graduates and other interested students 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the school.
Between 15-20 are expected to graduate in January from the school.
Colleges slated to attend the event include the Professional Skills Career Academy, Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Youngstown State University, Ohio Valley College of Technology, Pittsburgh Technical Institute as well as military representatives.
Between 15-20 are expected to graduate in January from the school.
Colleges slated to attend the event include the Professional Skills Career Academy, Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Youngstown State University, Ohio Valley College of Technology, Pittsburgh Technical Institute as well as military representatives.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Students, staffers putting together Mason Jar soup for the needy
WHAT: Life Skills Center of Elyria students and staff members will be
putting together Mason Jar soup for those in need. The activity has been
done for the past two years. According to Administrator Kim Sweigart,
the students select a soup recipe from a cookbook, create a shopping
list and assemble the soup into Mason Jars. The students then research
different agencies in our area and deliver the soup so that needy
families can have these available for the holidays.
WHEN: Thursday-Friday, December 6-7, 2007
During the last hour of each school session (10-11 a.m.,
1-2 p.m., 3-4 p.m.)
putting together Mason Jar soup for those in need. The activity has been
done for the past two years. According to Administrator Kim Sweigart,
the students select a soup recipe from a cookbook, create a shopping
list and assemble the soup into Mason Jars. The students then research
different agencies in our area and deliver the soup so that needy
families can have these available for the holidays.
WHEN: Thursday-Friday, December 6-7, 2007
During the last hour of each school session (10-11 a.m.,
1-2 p.m., 3-4 p.m.)
Life Skills Center of Springfield Intervention Assistance Team
Master teacher Maura Buckalew talks with student Matt Woodruff, 18, about the school's Intervention Assistance Team.
Blood drive scheduled
Life Skills Center of Springfield will host a blood drive 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 29 run in cooperation with the Community Blood Center.
Food drive being held
Life Skills Center of Springfield is hosting a food drive through Dec. 19 with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Springfield and Caring Kitchen of Urbana. Donations will be given to the two organizations.Canned foods and non-perishables are being collected.
A game day is planned for students who bring in food.
Teacher presents at national conference
Life Skills Center of Dayton English teacher Elizabeth Fogle, a 2007 graduate of Ohio Northern University, recently presented at the annual convention for the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) in New York City.
She discussed the need for collegiate clubs focused on preservice teachers and also highlighted the need for peer-to-peer communication at the college level to aid in the development of prospective teachers.
"Overall, the trip was a wonderful experience for a first-year teacher," Fogle said. "Presenting at the national level helped to build my confidence in what I was doing and that I 'knew' what I was doing."
Life Skills Center of Dayton Master Teacher Teresa Fife also attended the event.
Fogle founded the Secondary Education Society along with four other students while at Ohio Northern University. One, a teacher in Maryland, and the other three, still students at ONU, also took part in the presentation.
"The workshops covered various topics concerning the teaching of English, and as the District Test Coordinator for the LSC Dayton, I focused many of the sessions I went to in regards to high stakes testing and state testing models," she said. "The networking potential and the ability to talk to others who are out either doing what I am doing as a first-year or gaining insight from those with many years of experience was invaluable."
The society meets on campus but also has an online forum for alumni to respond to student questions.
Fogle has been with Life Skills Center of Dayton for five months and is a University of Dayton graduate student. She graduated from Benjamin Logan High School in 2004 and currently lives in Riverside, Ohio.
She discussed the need for collegiate clubs focused on preservice teachers and also highlighted the need for peer-to-peer communication at the college level to aid in the development of prospective teachers.
"Overall, the trip was a wonderful experience for a first-year teacher," Fogle said. "Presenting at the national level helped to build my confidence in what I was doing and that I 'knew' what I was doing."
Life Skills Center of Dayton Master Teacher Teresa Fife also attended the event.
Fogle founded the Secondary Education Society along with four other students while at Ohio Northern University. One, a teacher in Maryland, and the other three, still students at ONU, also took part in the presentation.
"The workshops covered various topics concerning the teaching of English, and as the District Test Coordinator for the LSC Dayton, I focused many of the sessions I went to in regards to high stakes testing and state testing models," she said. "The networking potential and the ability to talk to others who are out either doing what I am doing as a first-year or gaining insight from those with many years of experience was invaluable."
The society meets on campus but also has an online forum for alumni to respond to student questions.
Fogle has been with Life Skills Center of Dayton for five months and is a University of Dayton graduate student. She graduated from Benjamin Logan High School in 2004 and currently lives in Riverside, Ohio.
School helps students find jobs
Life Skills Center of Orange County Employment Specialist Jamarr Atkins was recently interviewed on the Orlando Job Spot blog.
View interview here
View interview here
School to share Christmas carols
Students and staff members of Life Skills Center of Youngstown will be caroling 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Boardman Speciality Care and Rehabilitation Center, 5665 South Avenue , Boardman, Ohio 44512.
Students, staffers putting together Mason Soup jars for the needy
WHAT: Life Skills Center of Elyria students and staff members will be
putting together Mason Jar soup for those in need. The activity has been
done for the past two years. According to Administrator Kim Sweigart,
the students select a soup recipe from a cookbook, create a shopping
list and assemble the soup into Mason Jars. The students then research
different agencies in our area and deliver the soup so that needy
families can have these available for the holidays.
WHEN: Thursday-Friday, December 6-7, 2007
During the last hour of each school session (10-11 a.m.,
1-2 p.m., 3-4 p.m.)
putting together Mason Jar soup for those in need. The activity has been
done for the past two years. According to Administrator Kim Sweigart,
the students select a soup recipe from a cookbook, create a shopping
list and assemble the soup into Mason Jars. The students then research
different agencies in our area and deliver the soup so that needy
families can have these available for the holidays.
WHEN: Thursday-Friday, December 6-7, 2007
During the last hour of each school session (10-11 a.m.,
1-2 p.m., 3-4 p.m.)
Monday, December 3, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
Life Skills Center of Canton student Jonathan McGregor, 19, a Plain Township resident, won a fall art contest by the school.
Jonathan's picture is called "Harvest Moon.""I've been drawing since I was little," he said. "It's something I love doing. My mom likes to draw. She influenced me."
The contest was judged by staff members.
"His picture was very creative," said Polly Ainsworth, a Title One English teacher at the school and Tuscarawas Township resident. "It was inspirational to other students because they looked at it and wanted to learn from his techniques."
Ainsworth said he wants to have art contests weekly through the fall at the school.
McGregor says he enjoys Life Skills.
"It allows a smooth transition from other schools," he said, adding he is hoping to graduate in December.
School helping student finish her credits
Donna Thomas was looking for a place to finish up her high schoolcredits after moving from Warren to Youngstown after her father lost her
job.
She found it at Life Skills Center of Youngstown.
"I like it here," she said. "You get to work at your own pace and have
the full support and individual attention of the staff."
Thomas, 18, of Youngstown, previously attended Warren Harding High
School, where she was a few credits short of graduation when her family
moved.
She hopes to graduate in January and is racing to finish her credits.
School officials said they are pleased by the quality of her work.
"I have a lot to be impressed with Donna," Social Studies/General
Sciences Teacher Ken Cartwright said. "She is nice and well-behaved and
a hard-working, high-quality person."
After graduation, Thomas said she will attend Youngstown State
University and study telecommunications.
Here is a video of Thomas talking about her experiences at the school.
Club links students through poetry
For about 15 students at Life Skills Center of Youngstown, the school's new Poetry Club is more than just the written word, it's about making a statement."If we don't change ourselves, our future is going nowhere," student Jennifer Tejeda said.
"It helps keep me motivated to do positive things around the school," student Louis Jones added.
Students discuss topics such as friendship and how to stop violence during the meetings.
"I'm so proud of you," teacher Teresa Migliozzi told club members. "You're not letting violence get the best of you, you're getting the best of it. You guys are being a positive force."
Here are some examples of poetry that was read during the club meeting.
Robert Villeneuva, Jr.
Jennifer Tejeda
Anthony Rodriguez
Kassina Flowers
Tiera Warren
Joe Bennett
Anthony Rodriguez 2
United Way deadline extended
Due to technical difficulties with the United Way Web site, Life Skills Centers, DELAs and Hope Academies are extending the 2007 United Way Campaign through Dec. 7.
For those of you wanting to participate, please contact Crystal Malone at Crystal.Malone@mydela.com, she will be happy to assist you or provide you with a paper pledge form.
For those of you wanting to participate, please contact Crystal Malone at Crystal.Malone@mydela.com, she will be happy to assist you or provide you with a paper pledge form.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
School to take part in Zero-Proof Mix-Off
WHAT: Life Skills Center of Elyria staffers will host a booth at the 2007 Lorain County Zero-Proof Mix-Off at the College Center Mall of Lorain County Community College.
This family-friendly event is a competition between local businesses, agencies, and clubs to create winning non-alcoholic drinks.
WHEN: Thursday, December 6, 2007
5:30-7:30 p.m.. EST
WHERE: Lorain County Community College Center Mall
1005 N. Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
PHOTOS & INTERVIEWS: Photo and interview opportunities will be available with students and staff members from the school participating in the event.
One of the staff members participating, Amanda Renish, a 2003 graduate of Life Skills Center of Elyria, said the school has saved her life.
Renish told attendees at a recent school rally in Cleveland that she started to struggle in school after her father died.
“That was the beginning of my struggle in school,” she said. “My mother and I were forced to move two sometimes three times a year in order to make ends meet. Another apartment, another group of friends, and ultimately another school! I moved three times in high school alone. After so many moves my grades were slipping tremendously. I was screaming inside for stability. Honestly I was just waiting for my mom to let me drop out. All my siblings did, so I figured I would just fall through the cracks at my school while waiting on my mom to give me the “okay” to quit.”
Renish said she was able to find hope at Life Skills Center of Elyria.
“But when I heard about Life Skills Center of Elyria and how the choice to go to the school was so easy and the curriculum was invented for a kid like me, I started to feel the spark I used to feel when I was in elementary, and my father was alive,” she said.
After Renish graduated from Life Skills, she’s training to be a social worker and works at the school, teaching UPSHOTS, a program on drug and alcohol awareness.
This family-friendly event is a competition between local businesses, agencies, and clubs to create winning non-alcoholic drinks.
WHEN: Thursday, December 6, 2007
5:30-7:30 p.m.. EST
WHERE: Lorain County Community College Center Mall
1005 N. Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
PHOTOS & INTERVIEWS: Photo and interview opportunities will be available with students and staff members from the school participating in the event.
One of the staff members participating, Amanda Renish, a 2003 graduate of Life Skills Center of Elyria, said the school has saved her life.
Renish told attendees at a recent school rally in Cleveland that she started to struggle in school after her father died.
“That was the beginning of my struggle in school,” she said. “My mother and I were forced to move two sometimes three times a year in order to make ends meet. Another apartment, another group of friends, and ultimately another school! I moved three times in high school alone. After so many moves my grades were slipping tremendously. I was screaming inside for stability. Honestly I was just waiting for my mom to let me drop out. All my siblings did, so I figured I would just fall through the cracks at my school while waiting on my mom to give me the “okay” to quit.”
Renish said she was able to find hope at Life Skills Center of Elyria.
“But when I heard about Life Skills Center of Elyria and how the choice to go to the school was so easy and the curriculum was invented for a kid like me, I started to feel the spark I used to feel when I was in elementary, and my father was alive,” she said.
After Renish graduated from Life Skills, she’s training to be a social worker and works at the school, teaching UPSHOTS, a program on drug and alcohol awareness.
School starts Poetry Club
WHAT: Poetry Club meeting with students and staff members at Life Skills Center of Youngstown.
WHERE: Life Skills Center of Youngstown, 3405 Market Street, Youngstown, 44507
WHEN: 10-11 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2007
Members of the group have met three times.
The club session will be open to observation and teacher Teresa Migliozzi, Administrator Ruth Smith-Harris, Editor Anthony Rodriguez and other student members will be interviews.
“We discuss questions and have poetry slam readings,” Migliozzi said.
Club members are discussing publishing a poetry book in the spring as well as a monthly newsletter.
Smith-Harris said the group has 16 members and the criteria for getting in the club is 70 percent attendance, no suspensions or plagiarism.
“The poetry is phenomenal,” she said.
In addition, Life Skills Center of Trumbull County is continuing poetry classes on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. until Dec. 6.
Our focus at Life Skills Centers of Youngstown and Trumbull County is to accommodate students ages 16-21 who are seeking alternatives to traditional public schools.
and by showing students the importance of a high school diploma, we are achieving our mission.
WHERE: Life Skills Center of Youngstown, 3405 Market Street, Youngstown, 44507
WHEN: 10-11 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2007
Members of the group have met three times.
The club session will be open to observation and teacher Teresa Migliozzi, Administrator Ruth Smith-Harris, Editor Anthony Rodriguez and other student members will be interviews.
“We discuss questions and have poetry slam readings,” Migliozzi said.
Club members are discussing publishing a poetry book in the spring as well as a monthly newsletter.
Smith-Harris said the group has 16 members and the criteria for getting in the club is 70 percent attendance, no suspensions or plagiarism.
“The poetry is phenomenal,” she said.
In addition, Life Skills Center of Trumbull County is continuing poetry classes on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. until Dec. 6.
Our focus at Life Skills Centers of Youngstown and Trumbull County is to accommodate students ages 16-21 who are seeking alternatives to traditional public schools.
and by showing students the importance of a high school diploma, we are achieving our mission.
Students collect food for Pregnancy Care of Summit County
WHAT: Students at Life Skills Center of North Akron recently collected over 300 canned foods and non perishable items to Pregnancy Care of Summit County, Inc. during the school's recent food drive.
The drive was held from Nov. 1-16.
"The items that you provided our center will help a countless number of women, children, and babies throughout the community," said Pregnancy Care of Summit County Executive Director Janet Tolley. "Your generosity was truly a blessing to our agency…”
The drive was held from Nov. 1-16.
"The items that you provided our center will help a countless number of women, children, and babies throughout the community," said Pregnancy Care of Summit County Executive Director Janet Tolley. "Your generosity was truly a blessing to our agency…”
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Life Skills Center of Lake Erie graduation details
The school will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Main Auditorium of the Metropolitan Campus at the Cuyahoga Community College.
Life Skills Center of Hamilton County graduation details
The school will hold its winter graduation 5 p.m. Jan. 25 at Crossroads Community Church, 3500 Madison Road, Cincinnati.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Toledo will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Jan. 18 in the Nitschke Auditorium at The University of Toledo.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Pontiac will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at Baker College, 1500 University Drive in Auburn Hills.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Detroit will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Community Arts Auditorium at Wayne State College.
Graduation details
Covenant House Life Skills Center West will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Dec. 20 in the James P. Yager Chapel on the Covenant House Michigan Campus, 2959 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Detroit.
Graduation details
Covenant House Life Skills Center East will hold its graduation 6 p.m. Dec. 18 in the James P. Yager Chapel at the Covenant House Michigan Campus, 2959 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Detroit.
Graduation details
The school will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Dec. 20 in the James P. Yager Chapel of the Covenant House Michigan Campus, 2959 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd, Detroit.
School featured on WSCV, WJAN
Life Skills Center of Miami Dade County was recently featured on Spanish news outlets WSCV and WJAN
WSCV story
WJAN story
WSCV story
WJAN story
Ribbon cutting featured on TV
Opening of Life Skills Center of Orange County featured on various news outlets.
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WESH
CFLN
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Life Skills Center of Cincinnati graduation details
The school will hold its winter graduation 4:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at Crossroads Community Church, 3500 Madison Road, Cincinnati.
Graduation details
The Life Skills Center of Cleveland will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Main Auditorium of the Metropolitan Campus at the Cuyahoga Community College.
Life Skills Center of Canton graduation details
The school will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Canton Library.
Graduation date
Life Skills Center of Columbus North will hold its winter graduation 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Fawcett Center in Columbus.
Life Skills Center of Akron graduation details
The school will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Akron Public Library.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Elyria will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Jan. 11 in the John A. Spitzer Conference Center at Lorain County Community College.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center Northeast will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Main Auditorium of the Metropolitan Campus at the Cuyahoga Community College.
Youngstown, Trumbull schools in the process of adding lunch program
Life Skills Centers of Youngstown and Trumbull County are in the process of adding a lunch program for its students.
The board of the schools recently approved the program.
Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones said the program should take 3-6 months to be implemented.
"We're ready to move forward and offer free meals to everyone," Jones said.
Students will be asked to fill out a lunch application prior to the implementation of the program.
A pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successfully implemented, Life Skills Center Vice President Rodd Coker said.
The board of the schools recently approved the program.
Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones said the program should take 3-6 months to be implemented.
"We're ready to move forward and offer free meals to everyone," Jones said.
Students will be asked to fill out a lunch application prior to the implementation of the program.
A pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successfully implemented, Life Skills Center Vice President Rodd Coker said.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Youngstown will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Jan. 18 in the Kilcawley Center at Youngstown State University.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Denver will hold its winter graduation 5 p.m. Dec. 14 at the University of Colorado Kenneth King Academic and Performing Arts Center.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Colorado Springs will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Colorado Springs City Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St, Colorado Springs.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Colorado Springs will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Colorado Springs City Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St, Colorado Springs.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Polk East will hold its winter graduation 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at Chain O'Lakes in Winter Haven.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Pinellas County will hold its winter graduation 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Florida Room of the Allstate Center.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Palm Beach County will hold its graduation 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, 51 N Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Miami Dade County will host its winter graduation 6 p.m. Dec. 19.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Orange County will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Opa Locka will hold its winter graduation 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Lou Rawls Center for Performing Arts at Florida Memorial University.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Liberty City will hold its winter graduation 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at Florida Memorial University.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Leon County will hold its winter graduation 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the City of Tallahassee Commission Chambers, 300 South Adams Street.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Lee County will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at Broadway Community Church, 3309 Broadway, Fort Myers.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Escambia will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at the N.B. Cook Elementary School of the Arts, 1310 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola.
Graduation details
Life Skills Center of Broward County will hold its winter graduation 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at Plantation High School, 6901 NW 16th Street, Plantation.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Way to go
The following Life Skills Center Covenant House students received credits in October 2007.
BARAJAS-RODRIGUEZ, OSELBIA U.S. Gov.
BARBA, CRISTINA Biology B
BARBA, CRISTINA U. S. History B
BAUTISTA, ANA Algebra IB
BAUTISTA, ANA U.S. Gov.
BOATWRIGHT, DENNIS English IIIB
BOATWRIGHT, JASMINE Personal Math
BOHLER, RIANNA Excel
BOHLER, RIANNA Word
BOHLER, RIANNA World History A
BOYD, MIRICAL Biology A
BRANDON, DUAYNE Small Bus. Math
BRIMM, MARISSA Economics
BRYANT, TERRY Biology A
BURRELL, KYLAN Env. Science
CALDWELL, LAKESHIA U.S. Gov.
CANO, ISAMAR MicroType
CANO, ISAMAR U.S. History B
COOPER, JESSICA English IB
COOPER, JESSICA MicroType
CROWELL, CHELSEA Earth Science A
DAVIS, KEON Biology A
DeJESUS, OLGA U. S. History B
DE LEON RIVERA, ERICKSON English IA
DE LEON RIVERA, JAHARELL English 1B
DUDLEY, RAYMISHA MicroType
FAGANS, NAKIA Work Credit
FLACK, JASMINE Excel
GANTT, SYLVIA English IIIA
GANTT, SYLVIA MicroType
GARCIA, ARLENA Algebra IIA
GARCIA, CRISTINA Earth Science A
GARCIA, CRISTINA Earth Science B
GARCIA, DIEGO MicroType
GARCIA, ULYSSES MicroType
GIBSON, MARIANO Physical Ed.
GOMEZ, BLANCA Algebra IA
GUAJARDO, LUIS Work Credit
HAILEY, PAMELA Fast ForWord
HERMAN, ANASTASIA English IIA
HERRERA, ALEJANDRA Personal Math
HILL, PATRICIA Economics
HOLT, ALYSON English IIIB
HOLT, ALYSON Env. Science
HUERTA, ARIEL Fast ForWord
JONES, D'ANDRE English IIA
LETT, CHRISTINE JACQUELINE MicroType
LOCKETT, DARNELL Algebra IA
LOCKETT, DARNELL Microtype
LOZANO, ADRIANA Microtype
MANCILLAS, JONATHAN Economics
MANCILLAS, JUAN English IIA
MANCILLAS, JUAN MicroType
MARIN, DIANA Algebra IA
MARQUEZ, PEDRO Algebra IA
MARTIN, NICOLE MicroType
MASSEY, PHILLIP Economics
MAXWELL, THEOPILUS English IIB
McCRAY, GENEVA Biology B
McMURTRY, SHONNA Small Bus. Math
McMURTRY, SHONNA World History A
MONTGOMERY, NICOLE Spanish I
MOORE, CHRISTOPHER Algebra 1B
MOORE, CHRISTOPHER Phys. Science A
NEAL, RAPHAEL Microtype
NIXON, JAMIL MicroType
OLVERA, ALEJANDRA Biology B
PARKER, MARTELL Biology B
POPE, LOVELL Algebra IA
REED, TERRANCE Algebra 1B
SCRIBNER, JASMINE Fast ForWord
SMITH, DARCELL Earth Science A
SMITH, SPANISH Microtype
SOTO, ZULEYKA Microtype
SWAIZEY, JULIAN MicroType
TAPIA - MENDOZA, JOSE Microtype
TAYLOR, CLIFFORD English IIA
TAYLOR, JAKEIA MicroType
TAYLOR, SESLIE A+ Biology
VILLAGRANA, ERNESTO Geometry B
WHITEHEAD, FELECIA Geometry B
WHITEHEAD, FELECIA Excel
WHITEHEAD, FELECIA PowerPoint
WHITEHEAD, FELECIA Word
WILKINS, ASHLEY MicroType
WILLIAMS, BLAKE Personal Math
WINSTON - WATERS, MEGAN Microtype
WRIGHT, JOSEPH English IIA
WYATT, SHAQUITA Personal Math
WYATT, SHAQUITA Small Bus. Math
BARAJAS-RODRIGUEZ, OSELBIA U.S. Gov.
BARBA, CRISTINA Biology B
BARBA, CRISTINA U. S. History B
BAUTISTA, ANA Algebra IB
BAUTISTA, ANA U.S. Gov.
BOATWRIGHT, DENNIS English IIIB
BOATWRIGHT, JASMINE Personal Math
BOHLER, RIANNA Excel
BOHLER, RIANNA Word
BOHLER, RIANNA World History A
BOYD, MIRICAL Biology A
BRANDON, DUAYNE Small Bus. Math
BRIMM, MARISSA Economics
BRYANT, TERRY Biology A
BURRELL, KYLAN Env. Science
CALDWELL, LAKESHIA U.S. Gov.
CANO, ISAMAR MicroType
CANO, ISAMAR U.S. History B
COOPER, JESSICA English IB
COOPER, JESSICA MicroType
CROWELL, CHELSEA Earth Science A
DAVIS, KEON Biology A
DeJESUS, OLGA U. S. History B
DE LEON RIVERA, ERICKSON English IA
DE LEON RIVERA, JAHARELL English 1B
DUDLEY, RAYMISHA MicroType
FAGANS, NAKIA Work Credit
FLACK, JASMINE Excel
GANTT, SYLVIA English IIIA
GANTT, SYLVIA MicroType
GARCIA, ARLENA Algebra IIA
GARCIA, CRISTINA Earth Science A
GARCIA, CRISTINA Earth Science B
GARCIA, DIEGO MicroType
GARCIA, ULYSSES MicroType
GIBSON, MARIANO Physical Ed.
GOMEZ, BLANCA Algebra IA
GUAJARDO, LUIS Work Credit
HAILEY, PAMELA Fast ForWord
HERMAN, ANASTASIA English IIA
HERRERA, ALEJANDRA Personal Math
HILL, PATRICIA Economics
HOLT, ALYSON English IIIB
HOLT, ALYSON Env. Science
HUERTA, ARIEL Fast ForWord
JONES, D'ANDRE English IIA
LETT, CHRISTINE JACQUELINE MicroType
LOCKETT, DARNELL Algebra IA
LOCKETT, DARNELL Microtype
LOZANO, ADRIANA Microtype
MANCILLAS, JONATHAN Economics
MANCILLAS, JUAN English IIA
MANCILLAS, JUAN MicroType
MARIN, DIANA Algebra IA
MARQUEZ, PEDRO Algebra IA
MARTIN, NICOLE MicroType
MASSEY, PHILLIP Economics
MAXWELL, THEOPILUS English IIB
McCRAY, GENEVA Biology B
McMURTRY, SHONNA Small Bus. Math
McMURTRY, SHONNA World History A
MONTGOMERY, NICOLE Spanish I
MOORE, CHRISTOPHER Algebra 1B
MOORE, CHRISTOPHER Phys. Science A
NEAL, RAPHAEL Microtype
NIXON, JAMIL MicroType
OLVERA, ALEJANDRA Biology B
PARKER, MARTELL Biology B
POPE, LOVELL Algebra IA
REED, TERRANCE Algebra 1B
SCRIBNER, JASMINE Fast ForWord
SMITH, DARCELL Earth Science A
SMITH, SPANISH Microtype
SOTO, ZULEYKA Microtype
SWAIZEY, JULIAN MicroType
TAPIA - MENDOZA, JOSE Microtype
TAYLOR, CLIFFORD English IIA
TAYLOR, JAKEIA MicroType
TAYLOR, SESLIE A+ Biology
VILLAGRANA, ERNESTO Geometry B
WHITEHEAD, FELECIA Geometry B
WHITEHEAD, FELECIA Excel
WHITEHEAD, FELECIA PowerPoint
WHITEHEAD, FELECIA Word
WILKINS, ASHLEY MicroType
WILLIAMS, BLAKE Personal Math
WINSTON - WATERS, MEGAN Microtype
WRIGHT, JOSEPH English IIA
WYATT, SHAQUITA Personal Math
WYATT, SHAQUITA Small Bus. Math
What Are You Thankful For?
NOTE: This is a holiday message from principal Tracye Davis to students from the school's November newsletter.
As we enter into the holiday season, I would like to take the opportunity to express my thanks to all of you.
Each staff member, parent, student and community partner plays a very special role in the success of Covenant House Life Skills Center West.
Every day as we walk down the street, watch the news or simply have a conversation with our neighbors, we should be reminded of all we are thankful for.
As students, some of you have overcome tremendous obstacles just to get to school each day.
Your commitment to your education will pay off for you. Hang in there!
Again, I want to strongly encourage all of you to work hard at improving your attendance and earning credits. The reward is a high school diploma.
During this time of year, I am particularly reminded of how thankful I am. I am also aware of the importance of giving back to the community. As a commitment to you, our school is choosing to make a difference in the lives of 100 families by partnering with community businesses to give away Thanksgiving baskets for those in need.
Covenant House/Life Skills Center West is thankful for the opportunity to provide students with a second chance.
I don’t have the space to tell you all of the things I am thankful for in my life.
I am most grateful for the fact that everyday I wake up, I get another chance to make a difference and fulfill my purpose.
Have a safe and wonderful holiday break. Most importantly, take the time to be thankful and take every opportunity to give something back.
We’ll see you in class on Nov. 26.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Ms. Tracye Y. Davis
As we enter into the holiday season, I would like to take the opportunity to express my thanks to all of you.
Each staff member, parent, student and community partner plays a very special role in the success of Covenant House Life Skills Center West.
Every day as we walk down the street, watch the news or simply have a conversation with our neighbors, we should be reminded of all we are thankful for.
As students, some of you have overcome tremendous obstacles just to get to school each day.
Your commitment to your education will pay off for you. Hang in there!
Again, I want to strongly encourage all of you to work hard at improving your attendance and earning credits. The reward is a high school diploma.
During this time of year, I am particularly reminded of how thankful I am. I am also aware of the importance of giving back to the community. As a commitment to you, our school is choosing to make a difference in the lives of 100 families by partnering with community businesses to give away Thanksgiving baskets for those in need.
Covenant House/Life Skills Center West is thankful for the opportunity to provide students with a second chance.
I don’t have the space to tell you all of the things I am thankful for in my life.
I am most grateful for the fact that everyday I wake up, I get another chance to make a difference and fulfill my purpose.
Have a safe and wonderful holiday break. Most importantly, take the time to be thankful and take every opportunity to give something back.
We’ll see you in class on Nov. 26.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Ms. Tracye Y. Davis
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Blood drive, new teacher at Miami-Dade school
Life Skills Center of Miami-Dade held a blood drive Nov. 1.
The school is also announcing its newest staff member, Social Studies teacher Juan Lopez.
The school is also announcing its newest staff member, Social Studies teacher Juan Lopez.
School staying active in the community
A team from Life Skills Center of Leon County marched in the HIV/AIDS Walk on Oct. 14. The school had a booth at the Explore Asia event on Sept. 29, which was attended by over 8,000 people.
In addition, the school had a booth at the Southwood Community “Don’t Sit—Get Fit” event.
At the school’s recent open house event, senior Melanie Dawson was the winner of the Bring a Friend contest.
Nicholas Dawson completed his graduation requirements in August and is the school’s first 2007-2008 graduate.
Shavellory Roundtree is credited for improvements In student behavior by starting Life Skills Junction, a school store where students purchase items with Life Skills Bucks they earn in a variety of ways which include completing credits, perfect attendance, being on task, helping a staff member, passing FCAT or GED, etc. They can purchase food, CD players, batteries and school supplies.
In addition, the school had a booth at the Southwood Community “Don’t Sit—Get Fit” event.
At the school’s recent open house event, senior Melanie Dawson was the winner of the Bring a Friend contest.
Nicholas Dawson completed his graduation requirements in August and is the school’s first 2007-2008 graduate.
Shavellory Roundtree is credited for improvements In student behavior by starting Life Skills Junction, a school store where students purchase items with Life Skills Bucks they earn in a variety of ways which include completing credits, perfect attendance, being on task, helping a staff member, passing FCAT or GED, etc. They can purchase food, CD players, batteries and school supplies.
School takes part in Explore Asia event
Regina Johnson, Assistant Administrator takes a break from the Life Skills Center of Leon County booth to model an authentic Japanese kimono at the Explore Asia event.
Thanksgiving feast offered for students
Staff members at Life Skills Center of Akron pitched in to prepare a Thanksgiving feast Nov. 20 for about 80 students.Sandy Langer, the school administrator, said staff members donated and prepared most of the food for a family feast that featured turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and several other side dishes and desserts.
“The staff feels very close to the students and it seemed appropriate to have a family style dinner for them before Thanksgiving,” Langer said.
Teacher Cindy Steinel talks about the feast
Teachers serve the dinner to students
Students eating the dinner
Slide show from the event
Over 350 take part in Broward Spirit Week activities
Officials at Life Skills Center of Broward County said their recent Spirit Week was a success.
Events held during the week included a DJ, basketball tournament, Army Bounce House Obstacle Course, Army Rock Wall climbing contest, poetry and singing contests as well as food and drinks.
The school thanked Armed Forces Recruiters for their participation in Spirit Week.
Events held during the week included a DJ, basketball tournament, Army Bounce House Obstacle Course, Army Rock Wall climbing contest, poetry and singing contests as well as food and drinks.
The school thanked Armed Forces Recruiters for their participation in Spirit Week.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Trumbull school featured in Warren paper
Teacher Scott Davis and the school's Operation First Response program was recently featured in the Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Friday, November 16, 2007
United Way drive kicks off
Life Skills Centers, Hope Academies and DELAs will hold their United Way drive Nov. 19-30.A kickoff party was held Nov. 16 at Main Place.
"We work with community agencies, volunteers and donors so that we can help improve lives right here in our own community," said Laura J. Brelin, Resource Development Director for the United Way of Summit County. "We also help people achieve financial stability so they can improve their own lives."
The schools raised over $19,000 last year for the United Way and has a $20,000 goal for this year.
Raffles will be held with prizes including Ohio State mens basketball tickets, loge tickets to a January Cleveland Cavaliers game and tickets to the Palace Theatre production of "Avenue Q."
Here is a video of Brelin talking about the event.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Third annual Social Service Luncheon promotes community involvement
The third annual Social Service Luncheon, held Oct. 31 in the MidCity Executive Building in the Roselawn community, was an opportunity for service providers in the area to be recognized for their contributions, while simultaneously networking with others in the field. The event is hosted yearly by the school.
Invitations are extended to various social service agencies in the area, including those who have provided services to the school throughout the year, as well as some who may be unfamiliar with the Life Skills program.
This year’s event was organized by Sandra Reese, family advocate for the school.
Representatives of 23 different community agencies in attendance.
Participants were presented with an overview of the school's program presented by students, taken on a tour of the school and was then treated to a buffet-style lunch.
Agency representatives not only had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with a prominent local educational institution, but they also were able to network.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
School to hold Thanksgiving, Christmas food drives
Life Skills Center of Hamilton County is in the midst of a food drive
for the month of November.
All donations will be taken to a local food bank for Thanksgiving.
Another food drive will be held from Thanksgiving until Dec. 21.
Donations will also be given to a local food bank. Families of students
in need will be referred to their agency.
A pizza party will be held for the lab that brings in the most
donations.
for the month of November.
All donations will be taken to a local food bank for Thanksgiving.
Another food drive will be held from Thanksgiving until Dec. 21.
Donations will also be given to a local food bank. Families of students
in need will be referred to their agency.
A pizza party will be held for the lab that brings in the most
donations.
Life Skills Center of Hamilton County starts Robotics program
Ten students at Life Skills Center of Hamilton County are taking part in robot design and construction.The team, which calls itself “The RoboSoldiers,” are planning on competing at the First Tech Robotics Challenge Dec. 7-8 at the University of Cincinnati. Teams earn points based on robot performance with a chance to advance through the regional round and into the next level of national competition.
For the past few months, these 10 students (and the three teachers/coaches mentoring the team) have spent countless hours learning and experimenting with the intricacies of robot design and construction.
This is the first year of the Robotics program at the school.
Honoring veterans
Students at the school wrote letters to either a veteran they knew or a soldier currently in Iraq."We're going to ship a box over to Iraq," Master Teacher Cindy Steinel. "The students enjoyed it and they were receptive to the idea."
Here is an example of a letter written by student Ashley Lowery.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Offering help
Wil Harris of the Warren Urban Minority Alcohol and Drug Abuse Outreach Program talks Nov. 8 to Life Skills Center of Trumbull County students as part of the school's UPSHOTS program, which helps counsel students on addictions and other tough issues.UPSHOTS stands for Unique Place (where) Students Have Opportunity (to) Talk Sincerely.
Students help run the group. Topics discussed during the ten-week session include:
* Drug abuse - including marijuana, cannibus, coricidin, opiates, stimulants, ecstasy, hallucinogens and club drugs.
* Alcohol abuse
* Party survival skills, date rape prevention and awareness of sexually-transmitted diseases.
* Suicide prevention, self-mutilation and mental health
* Death and grieving the loss of a loved one
* Goal setting and identification of community resources
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Helping out
Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy Executive Assistant Marty Steen smiles as she donates blood Tuesday during an Election Day American Red Cross Bloodmobile at Life Skills Center of Akron. Steen helped the school reach its goal of 25 donors, which earned the school $500 in scholarship funding.Family Advocate James Hill talks about the drive here.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Halloween party
Life Skills Center of Lake Erie held a Halloween party Wednesday for staff, students and their children.Facebook users can view pictures here
Trick-or-treat
Trick-or-treating held for children of GRADS students at the school.
View pictures here
Video from the event
View pictures here
Video from the event
Helping the MDA
Life Skills Center of Detroit Purchasing/Personnel Secretary Carole Kendall went to "jail" for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.She raised $625 for the organization.
Congratulations
The following Life Skills Center Covenant House students received credits between July-September 2007.
ANDERSON, SHAUN Economics
BAILEY, EDDIE MicroType
BAILEY, MALCOLM World History B
BARBA, CRISTINA Biology A
BOATWRIGHT, DENNIS Geometry A
BOATWRIGHT, DENNIS Geometry B
BOATWRIGHT, JASMINE English IVB
BOHLER, RIANNA Biology B
BOHLER, RIANNA Health
BOONE, DAVID MicroType
BOYD, MARY English IIIB
BRYANT, TERRY English IIB
BRYANT, TERRY World History A
BURRELL, KYLAN MicroType
BURTON, ERICK Geometry A
BURTON, ERICK MicroType
CHAMBLISS, COREY Economics
CHAMBLISS, COREY Physical Science A
CHAMPION, RODNEY Geometry A
COLEMAN, QUENTIN Microtype
CONLAN, MICHAEL A+ Language Usage 2
CRISS, ASHLEY Economics
CRISS, ASHLEY Geometry B
CRISS, ASHLEY Life Skills Work Credit
DAVIS, TRACEY U. S. History B
DeJESUS, OLGA MicroType
DIAZ, ALEJANDRO Earth Science Earth Text
DIAZ, ALEJANDRO Microtype
DIAZ, ELIZABETH MicroType
DUDLEY, RAYMISHA World History A
DUFFEY, KRYSTAL English IVA
DUFFEY, KRYSTAL Geometry B
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Getting experience
Life Skills Center of Trumbull County student Nicole Reeder, a Warren resident, recently spent a day shadowing a Surgical Tech at St. Joseph's Surgery Center.The school is setting up a partnership with the business.
New State Director named
Tami Augustine was recently named State Director of the Ohio Life Skills Centers.She has previously served as Teacher, Assistant Administrator, Administrator and most recently was the Southern Regional Director of Ohio Life Skills Centers.
GRADS program discussed
Life Skills Center of Lake Erie teacher talks about the school's GRADS program.
Remembering Veterans Day
Canton Life Skills Teacher Polly Ainsworth talks about the veterans display at the school.
View pictures from the display
View pictures from the display
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Helping Junior Achievement
The school was a corporate sponsor for the recent Junior Achievement of Lorain County's Ghostly Gala bowling event.Over $10,000 was raised for the organization, which will use the funds to provide financial education programs in every school district throughout the county.
Pictured from left are Joyce Mondak, Meg Story, Eric Woods, Crystal Garmon and Pete Rogers.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
College visit planned
Students from Life Skills Center of North Akron will travel 10 a.m. Nov. 9 for a college visit at Stark State College of Technology.
Family Educational Services Coordinator named
Kelly Alexander was named Family Educational Services Coordinator for Life Skills Centers.She most recently served as Family Advocate for Life Skills Center of Summit County.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Advocates back charter schools in newspaper article
Terry Ryan is vice president for Ohio programs and policy at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute and Emmy L. Partin is a researcher for the institute. The institute's sister organization, the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, supports charter schools and sponsors four charter schools in Dayton. They wrote the following piece in Sunday's Dayton Daily News.
Read story here
Read story here
Getting ready
A Life Skills Center of Liberty City teacher was quoted in story about her Black Family Retreat event at North Miami Beach.
Read story here
Read story here
Trumbull school hosts Harvest Party
Slide show from Harvest Party hosted by Life Skills Center of Trumbull County and YouthBuild Trumbull County.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
State representative visits Dayton school
Ohio Rep. Arlene Setzer (R-Vandalia) visited the Life Skills Center of Dayton Friday.The visit was requested by Springfield GRADS Coordinator Peggy Kelly and coordinated by Ohio Coalition for Quality Education President Ron Adler.Thirteen GRADS teachers as well as Mound Street Academies Superintendents Sue Garretson and Anne Bean joined Setzer in the visit.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Elyria school to host trick-or-treat program
WHAT: The school is inviting GRADS students into the school to trick or treat from classroom to classroom. The GRADS program helps equip teen parents with the skills needed to do well in life, including self-esteem, developing healthy relationships, leadership, economic impendence, how to manage stress and employability skills. The students in the program also are required to host a community service project.
WHERE: Life Skills Center of Elyria, 2015 West River Road North, Elyria, Ohio 44035
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
WHERE: Life Skills Center of Elyria, 2015 West River Road North, Elyria, Ohio 44035
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Letter of thanks for Braille books
To the Canton Life Skills students,
On behalf of the Stark County District Library, I would like to thank you for the beautiful Braille books donated to our collection. Student writing is always a joy, but to have them put into Braille makes it all the more special to the library and its patrons. You put a lot of thought and creativity into your writing and your teacher put great effort into having them published. It was definitely a labor of love that will be appreciated for years to come. thank you again for your wonderful work.
Sincerely
Vicki Muzzi
Stark County District Library Resource Director
On behalf of the Stark County District Library, I would like to thank you for the beautiful Braille books donated to our collection. Student writing is always a joy, but to have them put into Braille makes it all the more special to the library and its patrons. You put a lot of thought and creativity into your writing and your teacher put great effort into having them published. It was definitely a labor of love that will be appreciated for years to come. thank you again for your wonderful work.
Sincerely
Vicki Muzzi
Stark County District Library Resource Director
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
Trumbull school to help with Harvest Day activity
WHAT: Life Skills Center of Trumbull County staff members will be helping YouthBuild Trumbull County staff members and students with a Halloween Party for children. The event is open to parents and their children up to 10 years old.
WHERE: Life Skills Center of Trumbull County, 458 Franklin St. S.E., Warren, 44484
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 from 5-7 p.m.
The center's goal in having this activity is to educate parents on “Trick or Treating” safety. School leaders feel by offering this Harvest Day activity, it would be a positive alternative for our community’s families by allowing children to interact with one another in a safe environment. We chose this activity to be a part of the well known and respected “Make a Difference Day” being held on October 27.
YouthBuild has been participating in “Make A Difference Day” for a number of years now. Part of our mission is to bridge the gap between the older and younger generations by showing our community members that the younger generation has the desire and capabilities to offer their services to society.
WHERE: Life Skills Center of Trumbull County, 458 Franklin St. S.E., Warren, 44484
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 from 5-7 p.m.
The center's goal in having this activity is to educate parents on “Trick or Treating” safety. School leaders feel by offering this Harvest Day activity, it would be a positive alternative for our community’s families by allowing children to interact with one another in a safe environment. We chose this activity to be a part of the well known and respected “Make a Difference Day” being held on October 27.
YouthBuild has been participating in “Make A Difference Day” for a number of years now. Part of our mission is to bridge the gap between the older and younger generations by showing our community members that the younger generation has the desire and capabilities to offer their services to society.
School holds poetry classes
WHAT: Life Skills Center of Trumbull County is continuing poetry classes for its students Tuesdays in November.
WHERE: Life Skills Center of Trumbull County, 458 Franklin St. S.E., Warren, 44484
WHEN: 10-11 a.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays in November.
Marcia McCreary and LuAnn Stiles, English teachers at the school, are hosting "Poetry and Pastries" workshops.
In these workshops, students learn techniques for writing poetry.
Attendance is voluntary. Students come just to learn more about poetry and to increase their writing skills.
Students often share their writings in class and they truly enjoy listening to each others work. So far, over 30 students have attended the workshops.
The school will hold a poetry contest at the end of the workshops where winners will win prizes. First place will be a $50 gift certificate, second place a $25 gift certificate, and third place a $10 gift certificate. There will aslo be 10 honorable mentions. Students will be allowed to submit 2 poems each for the contest. They winners will also receive award ribbons in a ceremony.
WHERE: Life Skills Center of Trumbull County, 458 Franklin St. S.E., Warren, 44484
WHEN: 10-11 a.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays in November.
Marcia McCreary and LuAnn Stiles, English teachers at the school, are hosting "Poetry and Pastries" workshops.
In these workshops, students learn techniques for writing poetry.
Attendance is voluntary. Students come just to learn more about poetry and to increase their writing skills.
Students often share their writings in class and they truly enjoy listening to each others work. So far, over 30 students have attended the workshops.
The school will hold a poetry contest at the end of the workshops where winners will win prizes. First place will be a $50 gift certificate, second place a $25 gift certificate, and third place a $10 gift certificate. There will aslo be 10 honorable mentions. Students will be allowed to submit 2 poems each for the contest. They winners will also receive award ribbons in a ceremony.
School to host blood drive
Life Skills Center of Akron, located on the fourth floor of the Arcade Building, 80 W. Bowery St., will host a blood drive 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6 at the school.
If the school reaches its goal of 25 donors, it will receive $500 in scholarship funds for students.
If the school reaches its goal of 25 donors, it will receive $500 in scholarship funds for students.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Pontiac school to participate at education event
WHAT: Life Skills Center of Pontiac Family Advocate Gerald Massey and students from the school will participate in a Oakland County Coalition of Hispanic Services Education Event. Massey will do a presentation, while several students will serve as interpreters. The school will also have a table at the event. Over 300 people are expected to attend.
WHERE: St. Michael's Catholic Church, 120 Lewis Street, Pontiac, Mich. 48340
WHEN: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007
WHERE: St. Michael's Catholic Church, 120 Lewis Street, Pontiac, Mich. 48340
WHEN: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007
Friday, October 12, 2007
Teacher to speak at New York City conference
English teacher Elizabeth Fogle, a 2007 graduate of Ohio Northern University, will present on Friday, November 16 at the annual convention for the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) in New York City, which is slated Nov. 15-18.Discussing the need for collegiate clubs focused on preservice teachers, her presentation highlights the need for peer-to-peer communication at the college level to aid in the development of prospective teachers.
She founded the Secondary Education Society along with four fellow students while at Ohio Northern University. One, a teacher in Maryland, and the other three, still students at ONU, will also take part in the presentation.
"We wanted a way for current students at the university to stay in touch with alumni," she said. "Since I work at a charter school, it gives me an opportunity to share my experiences with those who are still waiting to get into the classroom."
The society meets on campus but also has an online forum for alumni to respond to student questions.
Fogle has been with Life Skills Center of Dayton for four months and is a University of Dayton graduate student. She graduated from Benjamin Logan High School in 2004 and currently lives in Riverside, Ohio.
Professional clothing drive successful
Four large bags of professional clothing were collected durinng a drive held by the corporate offices of Life Skills Centers.
The clothes are for students to borrow for job interviews.
Clothing was given to Life Skills Center of Lake Erie.
The clothes are for students to borrow for job interviews.
Clothing was given to Life Skills Center of Lake Erie.
Teacher to speak at New York City conference
English teacher Elizabeth Fogle, a 2007 graduate of Ohio Northern University, will present on Friday, November 16 at the annual convention for the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) in New York City, which is slated Nov. 15-18.Discussing the need for collegiate clubs focused on preservice teachers, her presentation highlights the need for peer-to-peer communication at the college level to aid in the development of prospective teachers.
She founded the Secondary Education Society along with four fellow students while at Ohio Northern University. One, a teacher in Maryland, and the other three, still students at ONU, will also take part in the presentation.
"We wanted a way for current students at the university to stay in touch with alumni," she said. "Since I work at a charter school, it gives me an opportunity to share my experiences with those who are still waiting to get into the classroom."
The society meets on campus but also has an online forum for alumni to respond to student questions.
Fogle has been with Life Skills Center of Dayton for four months and is a University of Dayton graduate student. She graduated from Benjamin Logan High School in 2004 and currently lives in Riverside, Ohio.
School honoring military
Life Skills Center of Canton students will be working over the next few weeks on thank you notes and drawings to help mark Veterans Day.The notes and drawings will be on display at the school.
Here is an example of a drawing created for the display.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Helping Out
Slide show from Life Skills Center of Cincinnati staff members visit to the Ronald McDonald House of Cincinnati
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
NBA superstar visits Florida Life Skills
Dwayne Wade advises students to ‘keep working hard and you’ll graduate’
On Sept. 7, Dwayne Wade of the Miami Heat visited with the students and staff at Life Skills Center of Broward County.
Wade said he had heard many great things about Life Skills Centers and just wanted to see for himself.
To the great surprise of our students, Wade casually walked into each lab and created a lot of excitement.
Wade happily signed autographs and posed for photos with each student.
He also asked several students to explain the class work that they were working on.
Wade told students, "Keep working hard and you'll graduate."
Monday, October 8, 2007
Student fares well in competitions
On July 31, student Linda Felizor auditioned for "American Idol" on a local television program called Deco Drive. Linda was immediately selected for the next round!
Felizor also recently performed the song “Should Have Known Better” by Monica recently at American Airlines Arena in Miami for the next round of the American Idol competition.
She has also been invited to perform later this year at the Apollo Theater in New York City.
Felizor also recently performed the song “Should Have Known Better” by Monica recently at American Airlines Arena in Miami for the next round of the American Idol competition.
She has also been invited to perform later this year at the Apollo Theater in New York City.
GIRLS INC. helps empower female students
Life Skills works with GIRLS INC., a local nonprofit that focuses on empowering young female students.
Lupe Tapia, community educator, with Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver was recently at the school.
Tapia presented the various free services offered by Girls Inc.
Girls Inc. offers many after school teen programs including sports, art, dance, computer access and homework tutoring. Friday nights at Girls Inc. are girls nights out doing fun activities such as field trips, going to dinner and movies.
Girls Inc. has a Taking Care of Business class that is designed especially for high school girls to educate them on women's health and provide them with skills to make healthy choices.
Another class offered by Girls Inc. is Mi Avenida which is a college prep program.
Girls in this program also have the opportunity to be referred to National Scholarships and the Daniels Fund.
All girls who complete this class receive a $75 cash incentive.
Community Service/Volunteer hours can also be completed at Girls Inc.
Lupe Tapia, community educator, with Girls Incorporated of Metro Denver was recently at the school.
Tapia presented the various free services offered by Girls Inc.
Girls Inc. offers many after school teen programs including sports, art, dance, computer access and homework tutoring. Friday nights at Girls Inc. are girls nights out doing fun activities such as field trips, going to dinner and movies.
Girls Inc. has a Taking Care of Business class that is designed especially for high school girls to educate them on women's health and provide them with skills to make healthy choices.
Another class offered by Girls Inc. is Mi Avenida which is a college prep program.
Girls in this program also have the opportunity to be referred to National Scholarships and the Daniels Fund.
All girls who complete this class receive a $75 cash incentive.
Community Service/Volunteer hours can also be completed at Girls Inc.
News update from the school
Fifteen students from Life Skills Leon County are dual enrolled at Lively Vo-Tech Institute.
They will receive one year of hands on job training and when finished will be certified in their respective programs.
They will spend four hours per day at Life Skills working on their high school diploma and four hours at Lively completing job training classes.
We salute our future Auto Service Techs, Legal Administrative Assistants, Medical Administrative Assistants, Culinary Operators, Commercial Photographers, Accountants and Commercial Art Technologists.
We will have as our honored guest speaker on Sept. 7, Aarick Hasberry - Executive Chef for Cherry Laurel.
He will do a healthy cooking and nutrition demonstration.
He is the former chef for Florida State University Suwannee Room, Michael's Italian Grill and Chez Pierre. He has degrees in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson and Wales University. He has volunteered for Life Skills before when he served as a volunteer judge for our school’s October 2006 Talent Show!
Khari Harrison, Area People Director, for Waffle House, Inc. was the guest speaker on Aug. 22. He was so impressed with the students in the Job Club that he has committed to working with us in the future in numerous areas including job placement, referring community resources, etc.
They will receive one year of hands on job training and when finished will be certified in their respective programs.
They will spend four hours per day at Life Skills working on their high school diploma and four hours at Lively completing job training classes.
We salute our future Auto Service Techs, Legal Administrative Assistants, Medical Administrative Assistants, Culinary Operators, Commercial Photographers, Accountants and Commercial Art Technologists.
We will have as our honored guest speaker on Sept. 7, Aarick Hasberry - Executive Chef for Cherry Laurel.
He will do a healthy cooking and nutrition demonstration.
He is the former chef for Florida State University Suwannee Room, Michael's Italian Grill and Chez Pierre. He has degrees in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson and Wales University. He has volunteered for Life Skills before when he served as a volunteer judge for our school’s October 2006 Talent Show!
Khari Harrison, Area People Director, for Waffle House, Inc. was the guest speaker on Aug. 22. He was so impressed with the students in the Job Club that he has committed to working with us in the future in numerous areas including job placement, referring community resources, etc.
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