Chamberlain Middle School 2nd Quarter Merit Roll List 2009-2010
8th Grade Ceara Allen Hunter Back Alice Bowman Levi Boyer Dylan Clay William Cook Yvonne DeBord Sydney Downey Taylor Downing Shelbi Elliott Addisyn Fields Casey Gay Tyler Gifford Morgan Glover Ashlee Grachek Austin Hackney Kenneth Harvey Hannah Henry Ashten Henry Chaz Henson Megan Kelly Skylar Kelly Rachel Lakes Mariah Lee Kyra Maple Jordan McKnight Amber Milligan Chris Newton Stephen Newton Jacob Patrick Shelby Pittman Dustin Pottinger Ashlyn Raby Jimmy Sandlin Dylan Strother Joshua Tarter Brody Thomas Calli Whaley Tamarah Williams
7th Grade Bridget Abner Jacob Arnold Kimela Baker MacGyver Baker-Gillette Chris Barker Dakota Blakey Brittany Boyer Ian Byrd Olivia Callahan Brianne Cook Miranda Coombe Makenzie Cotton Jaren Crowe Grant Davis Brian Evers Taylor Gillen Haley GIllen Sydney Harris Samantha Hatfield Chris Hollon Brittany Isaacs Sandy Kirklin Treacie Landess Evan Lanier Jai Milton Bradley Nocero Austin Patrick Taylor Smith Parker Topp Dylan Ward Taylor White
6th Grade Rachel Abner Richard Adams Kylie Alcorn Jesse Bays Daulton Butler Kyle Butz Randall Calvert Jacob Clausing Jacob Crowley Danielle Dalrymple Brandon Dean Karson Estep Samantha Faulkner Amanda Hampton Bailey Hendrix Kayla Isaacs Ashley Kelsey Joseph Kilton-Garland Kylie Lawwill Savannah Martin Mikayla Moody Joseph Moore Michael Morris Alec Myers Jordan Parrish Dylan Patrick Rebecca Phelps Ridge Reed Shelby Reed Alexis Riley Savannah Sheets Logan Shockley Anthony Small Brooklyne Steinbrugge Kaitlin Taylor Jacob Williams Jordan Wolfe
Chamberlain Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll List 2009-2010
8th Grade Brandi Adams Rachel Anderson Michael Barger Kyle Britton Jacob Carlisle Olivia Collett Lorionna Crooks Justin DeBord Sara Duff Emily Duffy Jon Egelston Matt Fosnaugh Nick Fryman Zac Fryman Kelli Garrett Sam Jackson Joseph Koontz Madison Leonard Cheyenne McReynolds Haley Melton James Ritchie Colin Schlaegel Kiaya Spitler Mady Towery Alec Turner
7th Grade Matthew Adams Megan Alcorn Sara Ball Christina Barhorst Mariah Bell Hunter Birch Madison Borad Jessie Butts Anthony Campbell Clay Chasteen Stephanie Contreras Shelby Creech Timothy Egelston Alison Fox Courtney Gardner George Gilbert Kaylee Hamm Hannah Henry Tyler Hughes Miranda Minton Courtney Newman Zac O'Bryan Tatijana Smith Juliana Svarda
6th Grade Kelsey Alfrey Noah Baker Jacob Branson Brittany Brewer Lilli Collins Kaitlin Dean Kendra Dearth Trevor Fields Courtney Gibson Shelby Glover Hailey Hardin Ashley Hibbits Bethany Hisaw Jacob Hurst Jacob Kilburn Christopher Kimmel Alexis Kinney Kyle Larison Alyssa Lightcap Jimmy Lyons Stephanie Miller Rachel Mills Nicholas Moore Dylan Newkirk Lauren Nickell Victoria Ragsdale John Recker Nicholas Richards Dominic Sallee Mason Scott Hannah Stebelton Brody Turner Mason Zinck
Ohio Senate Approves Jones’ Bill to Increase Oversight of State Rotary Accounts
COLUMBUS—Seeking to ensure that the charitable donations of Ohioans go towards their intended purposes, the Ohio Senate today passed Senate Bill 185, legislation sponsored by SenatorShannon Jones (R- Springboro) that would increase the oversight and transparency of state rotary accounts.
Jones introduced SB 185 last year following the discovery that the Strickland Administration had diverted a total of $2.7 million from the Save Our Sight Fund and the Second Chance Trust Fund to balance the budget. These funds are comprised of voluntary donations meant to help children fight blindness and promote organ donation. Although the money was eventually returned, Jones believes the incident highlights the need for more transparency in the way these types of funds are used.
“When Ohioans generously donate their money to these types of accounts, they expect that their money will be used to help those in need – not taken by government officials to fix a budget hole,” Jones said. “I was appalled by the Governor’s attempt to raid these accounts, and SB 185 will remove the temptation for this type of activity to occur in the future and ensure the public is more aware about how rotary accounts are being used.”
While state General Revenue Funds consist mainly of tax receipts, rotary accounts are used by state agencies and departments to collect fees from items such as professional license or certification renewals and may also contain voluntary charitable contributions.
Under SB 185, transfers from non-General Revenue funds, including those made of charitable donations, would be prohibited. In addition, the director of the Office of Budget and Management would be required to give 90-days notice to the Governor, legislative leaders and members of the press prior to making any non-charitable cash transfers to the General Revenue Fund.
SB 185 was approved by a 31-0 vote. The bill now moves to the Ohio House of Representatives for further consideration.
The Carlisle High School Football Moms are hosting a Silpada Designs Jewelry show at the Carlisle High School on Wednesday, February 3rd from 6:30pm-8:30 pm. Come out and support the team!
This is Open House style with no formal presentation, so please stop in between 6:30pm-8:30pm and shop for yourself or for someone else. Don’t forget to bring your friends also. The more we sell, the more the team will earn! Men, don’t forget that all orders will be in before Valentine’s Day so you can avoid the malls!
Orders are Shipped directly to you or you can have it shipped to me and I will even gift wrap and deliver it for you!
I accept Visa/MasterCard, checks and cash! We also have gift Certificates for those who wish to purchase them!
WHIO is reporting that all charges have been dropped against Carlisle Mayor, Tim Humphries. Humphries was facing several charges stemming from an incident in December that were classified as a "Road Rage" incident. The charges were obstructing official business, aggravated menacing, and prohibition against parking on highways.
Carlisle School District Haiti Earthquake Relief How can you help???
As many know a significant earthquake hit Haiti early this week. Haiti is a very poor country and is in need of help. So you ask HOW CAN I HELP??? Here is how:
Kids----Donate your extra change at lunch to help with the relief effort. There will be a container in the lunch room of your building where you can place your donations.
Parents---Anyone interested in making a contribution is welcome to do so, by simply giving your donation to any building secretary in the CarlisleSchool District or at the main office.
All containers will be collected daily. All contributions will be given to the American Red Cross to assist with the relief effort. Any and all financial help is welcome and needed.
Our new website is up and running. Please go to www.carlisleindians.org and check it out. Click on the high school tab on the left side of the homepage.
Fall Athletic Teams Win League Titles
Congratulations to the varsity golf and varsity football teams for winning the SWBL Buckeye Division this season! As you are aware, our football team made the OHSAA playoffs for the 5th time versus an undefeated North College Hill team. Our Indians defeated NCH recording the schools first playoff victory.
Great Indian Coaches
Congratulations to golf coach Kevin Witt and football coach Billy Jewell for recording their first league championships this season.
Great Indian Fans
I would like to take this moment to recognize our Indian fans…what an amazing fall season we had…the community rallied around our teams and showed up in monster numbers for the games all year, including our two playoff games. The police and fire escort through town after the NCH victory was special and meant a lot to our kids.
CHS Wins Award 4 Years in a Row
CarlisleHigh School was awarded the Buckeye Best Healthy Schools award for the 2008-09 school year. The award is based on policies and programs Carlisle High School makes available to students and staff. This is the fourth year in a row where CHS has earned either the Silver or Gold award from the Ohio Department of Health.
Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Information
We have 77 students attending the Miami Valley Career Technology Center this school year. This is slightly up over the last several years. The CTC offers students a great experience. Sophomore applications for enrollment for the 2010-2011 school year are due February 11th. Enrollment packets are in the guidance office or you can go to their website at www.mvctc.com for more information.
Guidance Department Website
Our new website has a link to the CHS Guidance Department website. Julia Jackson, freshman-sophomore counselor and Heather Allison, junior-senior counselor, have posted timely information about CTC, Advanced Placement courses, ACT and SAT, scholarships, financial aid, and much more. Please go to the high school link on our new website and click on “Links” and you will see the Guidance offering.
CHS Welcomes Student Teacher
Students in Jessica Wertz's freshmen English classes will have a student teacher second semester. Abigail Monnin will be joining us from Miami University. She is a senior majoring in Adolescent Integrated English Language Arts. She is eager to begin working with students and developing her teaching skills.
In almost every newsletter from Carlisle High School, we have had a section titled, “Are you checking grades online?” The computer program teachers use to input grades and attendance is called Progress Book and this is the fifth year using the system. It is very user friendly and an important tool to stay on top of what is going on in the classroom.
Once you get your user name and password, you can go to our website, click on the High School tab, and then click the Links tab. You can use Progress Book to see your child’s grades and assignments on a daily basis. You can literally see how homework assignments and tests impact the quarter grade each week. This can begin a dialogue with your child about their progress in each course.
If you do not have or cannot remember your username or password, please do not hesitate to call Mike Schuh at 937-746-4481 ext. 440 or e-mail him at mike.schuh@carlisleindians.org. Progress Book also contains an e-mail link to your child’s teacher should you have questions or concerns about your child’s performance in class. However, we would kindly ask that before you e-mail a teacher concerning an assignment that has not yet been posted by that teacher that you allow the teacher ample time to grade, record, and post scores to the Web. As a general rule, teachers will try to update all grade books on a weekly basis.
If you need assistance using this program, we invite you to come in during conferences and you can use our computer lab or media center to sit in front of a computer and a staff member can walk you through the process. Like anything on the computer, once you try it a few times, you’ll easily get the hang of it. Progress Book can be the bridge between school and home. Please take advantage of it.
Finally, at the end of this newsletter, I have included a copy of a letter from the Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Ohio. The letter congratulates CarlisleHigh School for obtaining Excellent status for the 2009-2010 school year. This is the third award in four years for CHS after missing one year by less than one percentage point on a performance indicator. We are proud of the accomplishment but will not be satisfied until we know that every student is achieving to his or her maximum potential.
If you ever were looking for an opportunity to reach out and serve the needs of others, this is definitely your chance. Tara Grant, Germantown, went to the hospital for what was ultimately a bug bite. The bite was so severe and dangerous that the hospital kept her for 3 days to monitor and recover. While being laid up in the hospital and Tara's mother taking care of her two children the worst was yet to come. The 3 days in the hospital from a bug bite, of all things, proved to be nothing. Upon release, from the hospital, Tara had learned her home was overtaken by a fire. Tara and her children...lost absolutely everything!
This is where Peptide Tattoo and hopefully our community comes in to rescue a mom and her two children. Michael Matlock, aka Matty McTatty, and his wife are good friends with Tara and her family. Matty is asking for any and all help to get this family back on their feet again. Donations can be brought to the Peptide Tattoo shop on Central Ave. in the Whistle Stop Center. Matty, also stated, "My artists and I are
hashing out the rest of the details as far as any fundraising we may do collectively through our work." This may be a portion of their earnings will go the family or a discount on work at the shop that will go towards a fund raising effort. Either way, Peptide Tattoo is asking for your help and along with their donations hope to give back to this family that lost everything.
Donation Needs: Clothing for 2 children, boys, ages 10 and 4...sizes 10 and 6t for
boys, 5 in womens and small womens tops. Socks, underwear, t-shirts, linen
for beds, toiletries, shoe sizes 4 1/2 and 2 in boys, 5 1/2 womens...anything anyone can offer is greatly appreciated.
You can take your donations to the Peptide Tattoo Shop at 779 W. Central Ave. Carlisle, Ohio 45005 or call Matty for more information at 937-550-9555. You may also email The Carlisle Daily @ carlisledaily@gmail.com
Assistance Available for Ohioans Needing Help with Winter Heating Bills
The current economy has left many Ohioans struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, Ohio’s winter season and the increased heating costs places additional financial pressures on many families at the worst possible time. It is important to remember that there are small steps each of us can take to improve energy efficiency and reduce our overall costs, and for those most in need this winter, there are good programs that can help.
Making a home more energy efficient is one way everyone can reduce their heating and cooling costs. Simple steps such as ensuring a home’s walls, attic and basement are adequately insulated and using weather stripping or plastic sheeting to seal drafty windows can help keep the indoor temperature steady and lower the amount of gas or electricity used. Other energy-saving tips include using an ENERGY STAR-approved furnace and lowering the temperature on your thermostat when you are away from home.
Households with incomes at or below the federal poverty level, as well as those receiving Supplemental Security Income can participate in the Ohio Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP). HWAP provides attic, wall and basement insulation, heating system repairs or replacements and health and safety testing and inspections at no-cost to participating homes.
Those interested in receiving HWAP benefits need to complete an application, which can be found at the Cincinnati-Hamilton Community Action Agency for Hamilton County residents or at the Warren County Community Services for those living in Warren County. Completed applications can also be mailed to the Office of Community Services at the Ohio Department of Development at 77 South High Street, PO Box 1001, Columbus, OH 43216, although contacting the local agencies listed above is the best and quickest way to access HWAP services.
For those households living on fixed incomes, there are several heating assistance programs available to help with higher energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally-funded program that assists low-income Ohioans with the high costs of winter heating by making a one-time credit to their energy bill. Eligible households must have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, and the amount of the credit will vary depending on the number of people living in the home and the type of fuel used to heat the home.
Applications for HEAP can be found at your local Community Action Agency, Area Agency on Aging, post office, library or county department of Job and Family Services. You can also call HEAP toll-free at 1-800-282-0880.
Customers with incomes at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level may qualify for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) to make their energy payments more affordable. Additional eligibility requirements for PIPP include receiving your primary or secondary heating source from a company regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and applying for all other energy assistance programs for which you are eligible.
Homeowners can join PIPP at any time during the year and are responsible for the remaining balance when they leave the program. Contact your local gas or electric utility for more specific details on PIPP as well as other assistance and payment plans.
A special component of HEAP is the Winter Crisis Program, which provides assistance once per heating season to low-income households that have been disconnected, face disconnection or have less than a 10-day supply of bulk fuel. The program can also pay for heating system repairs in certain cases. In order to receive emergency benefits, applicants must also sign up for a payment plan with their local utility.
Finally, each year during the heating season, the PUCO issues a Winter Reconnect Order, which allows residential gas and electric customers who have been disconnected or face disconnection the opportunity to pay no more than $175 plus any applicable reconnection fee to have their service restored or maintained. There are no income requirements to use the Winter Reconnect Order, although customers may use the service only once between now and mid-April.
You can receive more information about any of these programs by contacting your local utility provider or by calling the PUCO at 1-800-686-7826. You can also call the Ohio Consumers’ Council at 1-877-742-5622. Additional information about winter heating assistance from a variety of state agencies and departments is also available online at www.winterheat.ohio.gov/20092010/assistance.
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with heating bills this winter, I hope you will take advantage of any of the programs mentioned above. With help, this season’s temperatures can be a little easier to bear. As always, please do not hesitate to contact my office if you have questions or concerns about any state-related matter. You can reach my office by phone at (614) 466-9737, by e-mail at SD07@senate.state.oh.us or by writing State Senator Shannon Jones, Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215. I look forward to hearing from you.
Alexis is most likely going to win Player of the Week. However, she is only 9,000 votes away from topping previous week’s winner from Fenwick…let’s shatter her record number of votes! We only have until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday!
Columbus—State Representative Peter Beck (R-Mason) today denounced the passage of House Bill 318, a budget related measure that will retroactively raise taxes by nearly $900 million further diminishing the potential for job growth throughout Ohio.
“While I am relieved that a budget agreement has been agreed to, it is disheartening to see Governor Strickland and House Democrats rely on revenues to come from Ohio families and small businesses,” said Beck. “House Bill 318 lacks a long term solution. This band-aid legislative measure will only paralyze Ohio at a time when reevaluation and reform should drive the debate in Columbus.”
Governor Strickland and House Democrats supported the 4.2 percent retroactive tax increase while ignoring House Republican calls for waste reduction and government accountability. With a heavier burden being forced upon the shoulders of entrepreneurs, House Republicans fear the effect this tax increase will have on Ohio's long-term job potential.
Small businesses have generated 64 percent of net new jobs over the past 15 years, according to the Small Business Association. They also employ approximately half of all workers in the U.S. and pay 44 percent of total private payroll.
House Republicans believe that raising taxes in this economy will ruin Ohio's competitiveness in creating jobs and attracting new business opportunities. With one of the top ten highest state income tax rates in the country, further raising Ohio's income taxes will compel families and businesses relocate elsewhere.
COLUMBUS – OhioHouse Representative Peter Beck (R- Mason) today announced that more than 275 scholarship opportunities are now available to graduating high school seniors seeking to attend a career college or school in Ohio.
“These scholarships are a great way for high school seniors to gain vital postsecondary experience,” Beck said. “Providing Ohio’s young people with ample opportunities to succeed in their educations and careers is a top priority for me. I’m proud to share information about these valuable scholarships with the students of the 67th Ohio House District.”
The funds are an opportunity to provide students with the education and training necessary to obtain a job in an Ohio business or industry. Available scholarships may cover one-half tuition or specific amounts.
The scholarships are provided by the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools Legislative Scholarship Program in cooperation with participating schools and colleges.
Scholarship applications are due by April 1. Students interested in receiving further information may contact Beck’s office at 614-644-6027 or by e-mail at district67@ohr.state.oh.us
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