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If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me at call at 440-596-0078 or e-mail me at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org.
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
Below is a copy of the press release for the Crystal Starfish Award winners. Congrats to Lora Rung and Jennifer Petty for this very special recognition. We are so lucky to have such great teachers and support staff!
North Royalton City Schools’ Crystal Starfish Awards Presented to Deserving Teacher & Staff Member
January 18, 2011 . . . North Royalton City Schools announced today the winners of their “Crystal Starfish” Awards presented by Century Bank, now a division of First Federal of Lakewood.
Lora Rung, a classroom aide at the Early Childhood Center was the recipient of the Crystal Starfish Staff Award. In addition to her Crystal Starfish plaque, she received a $100 gift certificate to Westfield/Southpark Mall, a $100 gift certificate to Buca di Beppo restaurant, and flowers, balloons, and a $50 gift certificate from Creations by Lynn and Royal Towne Florist. Rung was nominated by her colleagues. An excerpt from her nomination states, “We can think of no other person that deserves recognition for the Crystal Starfish award more than Lora. She works with special needs students and addresses all of their needs on a daily basis with her continuous quest to help them reach their potential and with the utmost regard for the children’s dignity and privacy. She brings professionalism, warmth, caring, dedication, concern, and respect for all children to the classroom.”
Jennifer Petty, a special education educator at Royal View Elementary was the recipient of the Crystal Starfish Teacher Award. She receives a $250 from Century Bank, a division of First Federal of Lakewood, to be used towards professional development as well as a $100 gift certificate to Buca di Beppo restaurant, as well as flowers, balloons, and a $50 gift certificate from Creations by Lynn and Royal Towne Florist. She was nominated by a parent and student. An excerpt from her nomination states, “Our daughter has made amazing progress and I attribute this to Mrs. Petty’s never ending hard work to change what isn’t working event in the face of sheer frustration. She has dedicated her life to helping children that need the most help. I think if you were to ask any other parent of students in her resource room they would agree the determination she has to helping children is matched none other than a parents’ love and it shows.”
Both Lora and Jennifer were awarded during surprise presentations today. Representatives from the Board of Education, school administration, Century Bank, a division of First Federal of Lakewood, Buca di Beppo, and Creations by Lynn were there to recognize the recipients.
“The North Royalton School District is fortunate to have teachers, staff and administrators who truly care about the development of the students in our community. The recipients of this year’s Crystal Starfish award are special individuals that have made a positive impact on the lives of our young people,” said Barry Ezell, Manager, Century Bank, now a division of First Federal Lakewood. The award honors those that are “making a difference above and beyond” each year. Students, colleagues, parents, and community members were encouraged to submit their nominations of both a teacher and staff member they felt deserves special recognition. Nominations are currently being accepted for the next Crystal Starfish Award that will be given out.
On January 19th attended the State of the Schools Breakfast. Superintendent Vittardi highlighted the progress that has been made with the district’s five year strategic plan, increased communication and community engagement, financial update, student achievements, as well as the Stadium Foundation project. Special thanks to the North Royalton Chamber of Commerce for hosting the event.
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there are various meetings and events.
Family and Civic Engagement Committee Meeting on January 24th @ 2:30pm at the Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
Health & Wellness Committee Meeting on January 25th @ 1:00pm at the Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
Finance Committee Meeting on January 26th @ 7:00pm at the Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
Monthly Coffee with School Board Member Dan Langshaw
If you are a constituent living in the North Royalton School District, you are invited to attend my next monthly constituent coffee on January 31st at the French Quarter Café located at 5540 Wallings Road in North Royalton from 6pm to 8pm. I hold these coffees in order to stay in touch with fellow residents and listen to their feedback one on one. There is no appointment necessary. Simply stop by and talk to me. Hope to see you there!
Website Under Construction
I just wanted to let you know that my website is currently under construction. Later this month I will be unveiling my new and improved website at www.danlangshaw.com.
Weekly E-mail Updates
If you have any friends or neighbors who would like to receive my weekly e-mail updates please let me know and I will be sure to add them to my e-mail list.
My Contact Info
If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me at call at 440-596-0078 or e-mail me at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org.
Have a great week!
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-596-0078
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”