Life Skills Center of Summit County basketball coach Marquel Brewer talks about the school’s team which recently competed in the Akron Recreation League.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Administrator talks about lunch program
Life Skills of Summit County administrator LaShawn Terrell talks about the new lunch program at Life Skills Centers of Ohio.
Listen to podcast here
Listen to podcast here
Elyria school plans Spirit Week activities
WHAT: Life Skills Center of Elyria will hold Spirit Week Activities during the week of Oct. 1-5
WHERE: Life Skills Center of Elyria, 2015 West River Road, Elyria
WHEN: Session I is slated 8:15-10 a.m. Food will be served from 10-11 a.m. Sessions II and III will be held from noon-2 p.m. Food will be served from 2-3 p.m.
Life Skills Center of Elyria accommodates students ages 16-21 who are experiencing difficulties with public schools.
Here is a rundown of each day's activities.
Monday --- Favorite School Subject Day --- A hall decorating contest will be offered and food dealing with science experiments will be offered by teachers.
Tuesday --- Favorite Era Day --- Each classroom will be decorated in a different era, which will be taught all day. Teachers will prepare food from each time period and student presentations will be held at the end
Wednesday --- College Day --- College t-shirts will be raffled. Brochures and college information will also be available to students. A tailgate party will also be held with snacks and outdoor games.
Thursday --- Culture Day --- Each lab will pick a culture to discuss and food will be prepared from that culture. The melting pot will be taught as part of class.
Friday --- Board Game Day --- Students will play games in class corresponding with the subjects being taught (i.e. Risk and Stratego in Social Studies class; Operation and Ecosystem in Science class; Scrabble and Boggle in English class and chess and card games in math class). Chips and pretzels will be served during snack time.
WHERE: Life Skills Center of Elyria, 2015 West River Road, Elyria
WHEN: Session I is slated 8:15-10 a.m. Food will be served from 10-11 a.m. Sessions II and III will be held from noon-2 p.m. Food will be served from 2-3 p.m.
Life Skills Center of Elyria accommodates students ages 16-21 who are experiencing difficulties with public schools.
Here is a rundown of each day's activities.
Monday --- Favorite School Subject Day --- A hall decorating contest will be offered and food dealing with science experiments will be offered by teachers.
Tuesday --- Favorite Era Day --- Each classroom will be decorated in a different era, which will be taught all day. Teachers will prepare food from each time period and student presentations will be held at the end
Wednesday --- College Day --- College t-shirts will be raffled. Brochures and college information will also be available to students. A tailgate party will also be held with snacks and outdoor games.
Thursday --- Culture Day --- Each lab will pick a culture to discuss and food will be prepared from that culture. The melting pot will be taught as part of class.
Friday --- Board Game Day --- Students will play games in class corresponding with the subjects being taught (i.e. Risk and Stratego in Social Studies class; Operation and Ecosystem in Science class; Scrabble and Boggle in English class and chess and card games in math class). Chips and pretzels will be served during snack time.
Collection drive
The corporate offices of Life Skills Centers are collecting professional clothing for students to borrow for job interviews.
A Professional Clothes Donation Drive will take place from Oct. 1-12.
For more information, call 330-252-8842.
A Professional Clothes Donation Drive will take place from Oct. 1-12.
For more information, call 330-252-8842.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Cleveland schools in the process of adding lunch program
Life Skills Centers of Cleveland, Lake Erie and Northeast 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.
Schools in the process of adding lunch program
Life Skills Centers of Cincinnati and Hamilton 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.
Akron schools in the process of adding lunch program
Life Skills Centers of Akron and North Akron are in the process of adding a lunch program for its students, while Life Skills Center of Summit County will continue its program.
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.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Drawing with a purpose
Life Skills Center of Akron student Louis Reddest, a full-blooded American Indian, talks about his poetry, drawing and the school.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
September student of the month
Middletown resident Cody Marcum was named the school's Student of the Month for September.According to the school, Cody recorded 100 percent attendance and has made excellent progess academically.
"He has a wonderful attitude and is very motivated," Adminisrrator Charles Hall said.
"Bring a Friend"
Brief slide show from recent Life Skills Center of Akron "Bring a Friend" breakfast. There is no audio with the program.
A look back
Slide show from the Life Skills Center of North Akron's graduation banquet in June at Spaghetti Warehouse in downtown Akron.
The event celebrated 2007 summer graduates along with their parents.
The event celebrated 2007 summer graduates along with their parents.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Trumbull school hosting collection drive for the military
Life Skills Center of Trumbull County is taking part in the Operation First Response drive.
The collection is to assist the wounded military and their families with personal and financial needs who are serving our country.
The school is collecting items from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the school. The collection runs until Nov. 9.
“It goes along with Veteran’s Day,” Social Studies teacher Scott Davis said. “We’re trying to teach civic responsibility.”
Davis, a Gulf War veteran, says those in the military enjoy receiving items from home.
“People sent us letters and that meant so much to me,” he said. "I still have everything sent to me, and it was sent from people I don'’t know.”
Operation First Response sends backpacks filled with t-shirts, boxer shorts, sweatpants or shorts, socks, and a complete array of hygiene items along with a handmade lap quilt in each backpack.
Items being collected include t-shirts, sweatpants, sweatshirts, knit boxers, white crew socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, disposable razors, shampoo, hand lotion, anti-bacterial wet wipes, five inch hair combs, nail clippers and files, prepaid phone cards, and handmade cot quilts.
All hygiene items must be travel size and new black backpacks without logos can be donated, but must be at least 17 inches by 12.5 inches by 7 inches big.
Operation First Response backpacks are sent to the combat support hospitals (CHS) in Iraq, Landstuhl Army Medical Hospital in Germany, and other locations.
The collection is to assist the wounded military and their families with personal and financial needs who are serving our country.
The school is collecting items from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at the school. The collection runs until Nov. 9.
“It goes along with Veteran’s Day,” Social Studies teacher Scott Davis said. “We’re trying to teach civic responsibility.”
Davis, a Gulf War veteran, says those in the military enjoy receiving items from home.
“People sent us letters and that meant so much to me,” he said. "I still have everything sent to me, and it was sent from people I don'’t know.”
Operation First Response sends backpacks filled with t-shirts, boxer shorts, sweatpants or shorts, socks, and a complete array of hygiene items along with a handmade lap quilt in each backpack.
Items being collected include t-shirts, sweatpants, sweatshirts, knit boxers, white crew socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, disposable razors, shampoo, hand lotion, anti-bacterial wet wipes, five inch hair combs, nail clippers and files, prepaid phone cards, and handmade cot quilts.
All hygiene items must be travel size and new black backpacks without logos can be donated, but must be at least 17 inches by 12.5 inches by 7 inches big.
Operation First Response backpacks are sent to the combat support hospitals (CHS) in Iraq, Landstuhl Army Medical Hospital in Germany, and other locations.
Trumbull open house planned
Life Skills Center of Trumbull County will hold a family night open house 4:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the school, 458 Franklin St. S.E., Warren.
Students and parents are invited to attend as well as those interested in learning more about the school. Drawings for gift cards are planned.
A meeting on the school’s title program will also be held at 4 p.m.
The event is open to the public, but reservations are requested.
Call Amber Wallace at the school at 330-392-0231.
Students and parents are invited to attend as well as those interested in learning more about the school. Drawings for gift cards are planned.
A meeting on the school’s title program will also be held at 4 p.m.
The event is open to the public, but reservations are requested.
Call Amber Wallace at the school at 330-392-0231.
Teacher talks about "Operation First Response"
Life Skills Center of Trumbull County Social Studies teacher Scott Davis talks about his school's participation in the "Operation First Response" program. For more information, call the school at 330-392-0231.
New school store to open
Life Skills Center of Lake Erie is expected to open a new school store for students on Oct. 1.
Administrator Joe Czerwien said the store will be run by students for vocational experience.
Initially, Czerwien said snacks will be sold at the store, but he said he would like to eventually see school supplies sold there in addition to Life Skills Center shirts.
Administrator Joe Czerwien said the store will be run by students for vocational experience.
Initially, Czerwien said snacks will be sold at the store, but he said he would like to eventually see school supplies sold there in addition to Life Skills Center shirts.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Student is novelist, aspiring filmmaker
A Life Skills Center of Elyria student who is a novelist and aspiring moviemaker says the school is helping him achieve his dreams.George Keller, 18, an Elyria resident has published "Claus, Santa and Me," and "The Galalian."
After his first two books, Keller has written a screenplay "Drakan, A Hero's Journey," for which he is currently seeking funding in hopes of filming during the summer of 2009.
"Life Skills has given me the opportunity to work at my own pace and finish high school far earlier than I normally would, allowing me to pursue my career in earnest," Keller said.
"I have greatly enjoyed working with many of the Life Skills teachers who challenged me to do my best and were always there to answer questions and provide support.”
Keller said he is looking to graduate from Life Skills Center of Elyria in December and wants to attend Lorain County Community College and then Ohio State.
In the film "Drakan," Hollywood actor and fitness star Christian Boeving, will play Drakan, and his loyal friend, Rogan, will be played by Hollywood actor, Dave Andrews, who was recently featured in the movie, "The Holiday", with Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslett.
Voiceover expert Neil Kaplan will lend his talents to the voice of Eberheart, the wizard’s talking owl. Kaplan has appeared as the voice of Optimus Prime, Yoda, Scooby Doo and dozens of other characters in features and cartoons.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
School in the process of adding lunch program
Life Skills Center of Elyria is in the process of adding a lunch program for its students.
The school's board 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 school's board 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.
School in the process of adding lunch program
Life Skills Center of Toledo is in the process of adding a lunch program for its students.
The school's board 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 school's board 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.
Schools in process of adding lunch program
Life Skills Centers of Columbus North and Columbus Southeast 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.
Community event
Video and slide show from recent car wash held by students and staff members from Life Skills Center of North Akron at Cuyahoga Falls McDonalds.
Family advocate, GRADS program
Life Skills Center of North Akron Family Advocate Ebonie Hafford talks about her role at the school.
Hafford also talks about the GRADS program at the school.
Hafford also talks about the GRADS program at the school.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
Saturday, September 15, 2007
On TV
Life Skills Center Northeast graduate Casey Briggs featured on WEWS Channel 5's "Best of the Class Commercial"
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Close attention
Life Skills Center of Elyria teacher Deborah Camp talks about individualized attention offered by teachers at the school.
The value of a diploma
Recent Life Skills Center of Youngstown graduate Jeremy Joiner talks about the importance of a high school diploma. This is part of Life Skills Center's Voices of School Choice series.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Akron schools consider pilot lunch program
Life Skills Centers of Akron and North Akron are considering launching a pilot lunch program for students who qualify financially, while Life Skills Center of Summit County will continue its program.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
Middletown school considers pilot lunch program
Life Skills Center of Middletown is considering launching a pilot lunch program for students who qualify financially.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
School considers pilot lunch program
Life Skills Center of Elyria is considering launching a pilot lunch program for students who qualify financially.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
Springfield school considers pilot lunch program
Life Skills Center of Springfield is considering launching a pilot lunch program for students who qualify financially.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
School considers pilot lunch program
Life Skills Center of Toledo is considering launching a pilot lunch program for students who qualify financially.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
School to continue pilot lunch program
Life Skills Center of Dayton will continue its pilot lunch program for students who qualify financially.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
In addition to Dayton, the pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Summit County and Canton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
In addition to Dayton, the pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Summit County and Canton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
Columbus schools consider pilot lunch program
Life Skills Centers of Columbus North and Columbus Southeast are considering launching a pilot lunch program for students who qualify financially.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
Trumbull school to mark Constitution Day celebration with large display
WHAT: Life Skills Center of Trumbull County students will be signing a 12 foot by 8 foot Constitution which was built by Social Studies Teacher Scott Davis. Students are transcribing the document on the wooden parchment throughout the week. The display is part of studies this week on the Constitution and remembering the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
WHERE: Life Skills Center of Trumbull County, 458 Franklin Street SE, Warren
WHEN: 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14. Students will sign the document at that time
Cincinnati schools consider pilot lunch program
Life Skills Centers of Cincinnati and Hamilton County are considering launching a pilot lunch program for students who qualify financially.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
Life Skills takes part in JDRF walk
About 50 students, staff and families from Life Skills Centers, the Ohio & Distance Learning Academy and Hope Academies took part in the JDRF Walk Sept. 8 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Museum in Canton.
Various fund-raisers were held, including raffles, weekly bingo games and a silent auction.
The auction featured tickets to the Ohio State-Kent State football games, a gift basket and a loge at a Lake Erie Monsters game.
DELA Division President Jay Brennan also donated $25 per walker.
All together, the schools raised about $1,300 to help fight diabetes.
Here is a video from the event.
Here is a video from a silent auction held before the walk.
Various fund-raisers were held, including raffles, weekly bingo games and a silent auction.
The auction featured tickets to the Ohio State-Kent State football games, a gift basket and a loge at a Lake Erie Monsters game.
DELA Division President Jay Brennan also donated $25 per walker.
All together, the schools raised about $1,300 to help fight diabetes.
Here is a video from the event.
Here is a video from a silent auction held before the walk.
Canton school to continue pilot lunch program
Life Skills Center of Canton will continue its pilot lunch program for students who qualify financially.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
In addition to Canton, the pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
In addition to Canton, the pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
Youngstown, Trumbull schools consider pilot lunch program
Life Skills Centers of Trumbull County and Youngstown are considering launching a pilot lunch program for students who qualify financially.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
Congratulations
Graduation announcement about Uniontown resident Ashley Bell, who recently graduated from Life Skills Center of North Akron.
Read story here (ninth brief down)
Read story here (ninth brief down)
Monday, September 10, 2007
Fun day at Kings Island
Staff and students recently participated in a trip to Kings Island. Below, student Nathan Allbright, left, stands with teacher Tim Bowman at the park.
At bottom, Nathan sits with his sister, Saundra Allbright on White Water Canyon.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Student of the month
Dawone Holloway, 17, of Reading, has been named Life Skills Center of Hamilton County's Student of the Month.
Holloway takes part in three four-hour sessions each day in hopes of graduating in June 2008.
Field trip
Life Skills Center of Cincinnati staff and students recently participated in a trip to Kings Island.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Student receives basketball scholarship
A Life Skills Center of Cleveland student will continue her basketball career at Mercyhurst College in Pennsylvania.Viola Parish, a 5'7" guard/forward, averaged 19 points, four assists and five rebounds for Martin Luther King High School in 2005-2006 after missing her junior season at Cleveland Glenville High School after she became pregnant.
After the season, Parish was offered a scholarship to Mercyhurst play basketball and study sports management and entered Life Skills.
"I've been here for six months," she said. "I want to get all my credits and finish school early."
She said she likes the shorter day and the help of teachers.
Parish will receive her diploma in December.
After Mercyhurst, Parish said she wants to play basketball for a four-year college then play professionally overseas.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Green living
Life Skills Center of Columbus North teacher quoted in story about living simply.
Read Columbus Dispatch story here
Read Columbus Dispatch story here
Saturday, September 1, 2007
August school highlights
LSC Miami-Dade would like to share with all of you our most recent "Happenings" for the month of August 2007:
New Developments: Stacy London, Assistant Administrator from LSC Opa-Locka has joined our team as Interim Administrator. We also want to extend a welcome to our new Intervention Specialist, Hugo Linares, and Nadhege Senecal, ESE teacher, who will be joining our family from LSC Opa-Locka. We congratulate Esther Lozano, ESE Specialist, who has been promoted and will now serve as the ESE Supervisor for all of South Florida Life Skills Centers.
Recent Events: All staff members attended the Life Skills Centers of Florida Leaders of Learning Conference in St. Petersburg, Fla., July 24-26. Though we did not win any events, we did come together as a team deeming ourselves winners. London attended the first Charter School Operations Meeting of the 2007-08 school year. The first Board Meeting of the year was conducted this August at LSC Opa-Locka. Attendees from the LSC Miami Family were: Eladio Acosta, LMS Coordinator, Lourdes Vazquez, Purchasing Personnel Secretary, Esther Lozano, Intervention Specialist, Kety Lopez, Family Advocate, and Ellenor Paul, our English Teacher.
Staff Professional Development: Our Enrollment Specialist, Christian Hernandez, has been conducting orientations for prospective students. Ruben Sanchez, Employability Specialist, participated in a Cooperative Education workshop at Miami Springs Senior High, our Science teacher Zenaida Lampon and Intervention Specialist, Hugo Linares attended an Apex Training Workshop at LSC Opa-Locka. Mr. Linares and Ms. Lozano will also be participating in the A plus Teleconference / Webinair. Furthermore, our Purchasing Personnel Secretary, Lourdes Vazquez, also received training at LSC West Palm Beach.
Community Activities:
Ruben Sanchez, Employability Specialist, has coordinated the first Blood Drive of the 2007-08 school year, in collaboration with the Blood Bank of South Florida. It will be held on August 31.
Academic News:
Intervention Specialist, Esther Lozano provided professional development to the instructional staff. Instructors now have a better understanding on protocol for processing an ESE student. Mercedes Tanus, Math Instructor/Curriculum Specialist provided professional development to the instructional staff on the similarities and differences, pros and cons between APEX and PLATO, our online curriculum.
Upcoming Student Workshops:
Kety Lopez, our Family Advocate conducted during the second week of August workshops that focused on Internet Safety and Dating Violence.
Student Perks:
Starting in August, Fridays has been designated as Movie Day. Students utilize Bonus Bucks to purchase snacks and beverages at our concession stand.
New Developments: Stacy London, Assistant Administrator from LSC Opa-Locka has joined our team as Interim Administrator. We also want to extend a welcome to our new Intervention Specialist, Hugo Linares, and Nadhege Senecal, ESE teacher, who will be joining our family from LSC Opa-Locka. We congratulate Esther Lozano, ESE Specialist, who has been promoted and will now serve as the ESE Supervisor for all of South Florida Life Skills Centers.
Recent Events: All staff members attended the Life Skills Centers of Florida Leaders of Learning Conference in St. Petersburg, Fla., July 24-26. Though we did not win any events, we did come together as a team deeming ourselves winners. London attended the first Charter School Operations Meeting of the 2007-08 school year. The first Board Meeting of the year was conducted this August at LSC Opa-Locka. Attendees from the LSC Miami Family were: Eladio Acosta, LMS Coordinator, Lourdes Vazquez, Purchasing Personnel Secretary, Esther Lozano, Intervention Specialist, Kety Lopez, Family Advocate, and Ellenor Paul, our English Teacher.
Staff Professional Development: Our Enrollment Specialist, Christian Hernandez, has been conducting orientations for prospective students. Ruben Sanchez, Employability Specialist, participated in a Cooperative Education workshop at Miami Springs Senior High, our Science teacher Zenaida Lampon and Intervention Specialist, Hugo Linares attended an Apex Training Workshop at LSC Opa-Locka. Mr. Linares and Ms. Lozano will also be participating in the A plus Teleconference / Webinair. Furthermore, our Purchasing Personnel Secretary, Lourdes Vazquez, also received training at LSC West Palm Beach.
Community Activities:
Ruben Sanchez, Employability Specialist, has coordinated the first Blood Drive of the 2007-08 school year, in collaboration with the Blood Bank of South Florida. It will be held on August 31.
Academic News:
Intervention Specialist, Esther Lozano provided professional development to the instructional staff. Instructors now have a better understanding on protocol for processing an ESE student. Mercedes Tanus, Math Instructor/Curriculum Specialist provided professional development to the instructional staff on the similarities and differences, pros and cons between APEX and PLATO, our online curriculum.
Upcoming Student Workshops:
Kety Lopez, our Family Advocate conducted during the second week of August workshops that focused on Internet Safety and Dating Violence.
Student Perks:
Starting in August, Fridays has been designated as Movie Day. Students utilize Bonus Bucks to purchase snacks and beverages at our concession stand.
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