Congratulations! Blue Ribbon Schools 2009
Seton Catholic School
6923 Stow Road
Hudson, OH 44236-3240
St Ignatius High School
1911 West 30th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113-3495
St Joseph School
1909 Third Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221-3894
St Paschal Baylon School
5360 Wilson Mills Rd.
Highland Heights, OH 44143-3023
See Education Secretary Arne Duncans Press Release of Blue Ribbon Schools>>>
Congratulations Governor’s Awards for Excellence Winners!
The Ohio Department of Education will send the following schools certificates for the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Youth Science Opportunities for the 2008-2009 school year:
St. Raphael School, Bay Village:
Mrs. Debra Singleton
Mrs. Andrea Ruda
Beaumont School, Cleveland Hts.:
Mrs. Nooshin Beigi
Ms. Patricia Kenzig
Ms. Gretchen Santo
Ms. Lauren Brandon
Ms. Sandra Fletcher
Mrs. Lynn Gadus
Mrs. Samiha Iskander
St. Jude School, Elyria:
Ms. Julie McFarland
Ms. Tanya Pallardy
Mr. Eamon O’Donnell
Ms. Chrysa Muenchausen
Ms. Suzanne Lester
St. Paschal Baylon, Highland Hts.:
Mrs. Iryna Kulick
Mrs. Eleanor Harris
Incarnate Word Academy, Parma Hts.:
Ms. Cynthia Rossman
The Ohio Academy of Science selected these 90 Ohio schools and 300 teachers to receive these awards for their accomplishments during the 2008-2009 school year. We are proud of our Catholic schools that are a part of this elite group.
“These schools are engaged in project-based curricula, the central element of an *STEM education program,” said Lynn Elfner, the Academy’s CEO.
“Receiving a Governor’s Award for Excellence sends a clear signal that these schools and teachers value student-originated, inquiry-based science education as outlined in the Ohio Science Education Standards and in the National Science Education Standards,” said the CEO. “Whole new worlds of opportunities open up to students when they complete research or technological design projects,” he continued.
To qualify for the Governor’s Award, each school conducted a local science fair with 20 or more students, sent one or more of these students to one of the Academy’s 16 district science days, and involved students in one or more youth science opportunities beyond the classroom such as State Science Day, visits to museums, mentorship programs, and extended field trips.
The Ohio Academy of Science initiated this educational partnership program in cooperation with The Office of The Governor and the Ohio Department of Education to recognize schools and teachers who stimulate student scientific research and extend science education opportunities beyond traditional classroom activities. The Technology Division of The Ohio Department of Development has supported this program since 1985 by grants to The Ohio Academy of Science.
*STEM is science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Quote from CAPE Outlook, February 2010
“Students at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland were recognized last month by the Cleveland City Council for launching a movement to counter youth violence. Players on the school’s football team started “Stand Against Violence” after their close friend was viciously beaten by a random group of teens. Students are collecting signatures on a petition urging lawmakers to address the issue. Their Web site is www.standagainstviolence.org.
Catholic Schools Awareness Campaign 2010! Going on NOW!
In late December, the Office of Catholic Education, with partnership of FOX8, FOX8.com and the Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union, launched this years marketing campaign culminating during Catholic Schools Week. This year, you will find TV spots on FOX8, the FOX8.com minisite (http://www.fox8.com/catholicschools), and web ads celebrating Catholic Schools and all that they mean to northern Ohio and the world.
Also, on Wednesday, February 3rd, Margaret Lyons will be seen on That's Life...With Robin Swoboda between 10 and 11AM. Tune in to FOX8 to see the spot also highlighting Catholic Schools. Thank you to FOX and the OCFCU for this year's very successful campaign!
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