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The Communicator
Volume 23, Issue 7 March 2010
From the Principal’s Pen
Aurora High School
It has been a snowy and dreary February, but many of our students at
Mr. Pat Ciccantelli Aurora High School have continued to stay busy and shine. We took
Principal over 100 juniors to New York City and nearly 80 sophomores to
Chicago for their class trips. It was a tremendous opportunity and a
great experience for these young adults! Students in the art and music
Mr. Mike Roberto programs have had their efforts judged in their respective competitions
Asst. Principal and we had many students recognized for their tremendous skills. Our
Quiz Bowl team earned the title of Portage County champions for the
fifth year in a row, Congratulations! Two AHS divers qualified and
Administration performed exceptionally well at the recent state meet; Hunter Flagg
finished 16th and Chris Riley finished 4th at the OHSAA meet. Also,
Mr. Russ Bennett four Aurora wrestlers qualified for the OHSAA state tournament; good-
Superintendent luck to Ryan Cash, Ty Mitch, Tom Gallagher and Danny
McNamara.
Dr. Alicia Lopez Many of our students received recognition this past month for their
Academic Director accomplishments at AHS. A round of applause to Mary Beth Pavlick
and George Kimson for being selected as our Rotary students of the
month for February. We want to recognize and congratulate George
Kimson for being chosen as the Plain Dealer “Senior Standout” student
Board of Education
from Aurora High School.
Mr. Gerald Kohanski
March will also be a busy, yet exciting month. Our 10th grade students
President
will take the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) during the week of March
15th. All students will report to school at the traditional time. The
remaining students will have a regular day of school while the
Mrs. Ann Morrison
sophomores finish a section of the test each morning. We ask you to
Vice-President
make sure that they come to school prepared for this challenging test by
getting proper sleep during this rigorous week of testing. We invite
Mr. John Sloe you to join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences on March 11th and 16th;
Board Member conferences begin at 7:30 p.m. The Aurora All-Sports Booster club will
be holding their annual Reverse Raffle on Saturday, March 20th. Our
Winter Sports Awards night is set for Wednesday, March 24th. Our
Mrs. Pam Mehallis spring break will begin on Saturday, March 27th and we will return to
Board Member school on Monday, April 5th.
Pat Ciccantelli
Mrs. Beverly Kuch Principal, Aurora High School
Board Member
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Aurora High School
Thursday, March 11 & Tuesday, March 16, 2010
7:30 – 8:20 p.m. 10 minute scheduled appointments
The parent/teacher conferences provide an opportunity for you to discuss
your child’s academic progress with his/her teachers. There will be no drop-in
conferences.
The following traveling teachers will be available at the high school on only one
date.
March 11: Mr. Burdett & Mrs. Cook
March 16: Mrs. Lauson-Iriarte
You may schedule a conference appointment beginning February 16th by
contacting Mary Jane Cech at mcech@aurora-schools.org or call 330-954-2142
with date, start time and teachers name.
Spring Fling
Saturday, March 6th
AHS varsity gym from 7:30-11:00
Tickets will be sold presale only from March 1st through March 5th. NO
TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR ticket cost will be $8.00 per student.
AHS 2010 Prom
Saturday, May 15th
Bertram Inn 6-11:30
Tickets will be on sale Monday May 3rd through Friday May 7th. NO TICKETS
WILL BE SOLD AFTER MAY 7th. The evening includes a full buffet dinner,
dancing and souvenirs. Tickets are $50.00 each or $100.00 per couple. Contact
Mrs. Dirda with any questions 330-954-2157 or email mdirda@aurora-
schools.org
SPANISH CLUB
On Saturday, February 20th, 15 Spanish club members went to Cleveland’s
Playhouse Square. There the students watched the incredible, Tony award winning
performance of “In The Heights”.
“In The Heights” is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community-a
place where the coffee is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and a breeze
carries the rhythm of three generations of music. This very hip show includes
dancing, singing, rapping, salsa, meringue, and Spanish and English. The students
really enjoyed the cultural event outside of the school.
Ski Club
Don’t forget! Just because we skied for the last time as a group, any
member of the AHS ski club can ski for the rest of the season on Friday,
from 3:00 – 7:30 PM for free, including rentals. So, continue to enjoy
winter by skiing at Brandywine until the snow melts this spring!
Advisor: Jim Peters
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PTO Flower Sale Friday May 7th at Aurora Farms.
Order deadline will be 4/23. PreSale only. Look for
the order form in the next newsletter.
OMEA Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Event
Band students in 9th through 12th grade participated in this OMEA event on Saturday,
February 13, 2010 at Crestwood High School. High school students from district VI (Summit,
Portage and Medina counties) participated in this prestigious event.
Students were required to prepare a piece of music and several scales to be performed for a
judge selected by the OMEA state board. Based on the student’s performance, the adjudicator
gave each performer or ensemble a rating of I-V and several instructional comments. Directors
agree that although it is nice to see a student score well, the true value in this event is in the
experience and adjudicator’s comments.
The ratings are determined as follows:
I. Rating I – (Superior) An outstanding performance, with very few technical errors and
exemplifying a truly musical expression. This rating should be reserved for the truly
outstanding performance.
II. Rating II – (Excellent) An unusual performance in many respects, but not worthy of the highest
rating due to minor defects in performance, ineffective interpretation or improper
instrumentation.
III. Rating III – (Good) An acceptable performance but not outstanding. Showing accomplishment
and marked promise, but lacking one or more essential qualities.
IV. Rating IV – (Poor) A poor performance showing many technical errors, poor musical
conception, lack of interpretation, incomplete instrumentation, or lacking in any of the other
essential qualities.
V. Rating V – (Very Poor) A very poor performance indicating deficiencies in most of the
essential factors.
The following band students participated in OMEA Adjudicated event:
Name Grade Instrument Rating Class
Brian Katona 11 Piano II A
Alex Hayes 12 Snare Drum I A
Alex Hayes 12 Marimba I A
All students prepared well, and performed wonderfully. Aurora should be very proud of the
accomplishments of these students. We should also be thankful for the wonderful support from the
parents involved with the Aurora Band Boosters. The boosters assisted in paying the entrance fees
for all of the students. Private teachers also provide the necessary support and instruction that help
to make these students successful. Congratulations!
Josué Pérez
Band Director
The City of Aurora and UH Bedford Medical Center present:
A Free Aurora Family
Wellness Day
Saturday, April 10, 2010
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Walker Building (second building west of Fire Station #1)
129 W. Pioneer Trail
Bring the entire family for a day of fun and wellness activities.
Health Screenings:
• Total cholesterol • Glucose
• Blood pressure • Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Pulse check and blood oxygen levels • Vision/hearing screenings
• Strength/grip testing • Balance and posture assessments
• Memory screens • Heart and lung listens
• Swallow screenings
Information Booths:
• Ask the Physician • Ask the Speech Therapist – learn the
• Nutrition Consultations milestones you should watch for in
• Exercise Demonstrations your child’s speech development
For the Young and the Young at Heart:
• Face painting
• Balloon animals
• Magic tricks
You will take home lots of valuable information to help you make this year,
and every year, a happy, healthy one.
Reservations are not necessary and there is no cost for any of the services
provided. We look forward to seeing you there.
20th Annual
Aurora PTO Spaghetti Dinner
Sponsored by the Aurora Parent-Teacher Organizations
Friday, March 19, 2010
at
Aurora High School
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Donations:
Children under 5…FREE
Children 5 – 12…..$4.00
Senior Citizens…...$4.00
Ages 13 – Adult….$6.00
Includes meal, beverages, and dessert
(Meatless Sauce or Meatballs)
Tickets are available at all Aurora Schools, Board of Education Office, and
from members of the Parent Teacher Organizations
The Aurora High School/Harmon
All Sports Boosters would like to invite you to attend the annual
Reverse Raffle/ Silent Auction
“Go For The Gold”
Saturday, March 20th, 2010
6:00 PM- Midnight
The Bertram Inn & Conference center
2 Dinners/ 1 Chance $130.00
1 Dinner/ 1 Chance $90.00
Cash bar
Please join us for a fun filled night of
Great food!
Dancing!
$2500 grand prize!
Many great items to bid for!
All proceeds go directly to support the athletic programs at the
High School and Harmon.
Please come out and support our Athletic Programs
For ticket information please contact the Aurora Athletic Dept @ 330-995-7777 or Julie Alston @ 330-995-5499
March 2010
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
LES Dads n’ Donuts LES Dads n’ Donuts LES Dads n’ Bloodmobile OMEA Regional
AHS Choir Contest All Sports Boosters Donuts OMEA Regional Band/Choir Contest
Preview Concert @ 7:00 pm AHS PCF @ 10:00 am Band/Choir Contest Orchestra Solo
@ 7:00 pm HMS Parent/Teacher Orchestra Solo Comp @ AHS
Conferences @ 5:30 pm
Comp @ AHS
Spring Fling
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Kindergarten Elementary PTO Board LES PCF @ 10:00 am Spring Musical SAT Test
Registration 9-11 am, Meeting @ 9:30 am HMS Parent/Teacher @ 7:00 pm Spring Musical
1-3 pm, 6-8 pm Kindergarten Conferences @ 5:30 pm
AHS Parent/Teacher
LES Movie Night @ 7:00 pm
AOA Meeting Registration (All Grades)
@ 6:00 pm 9-11 am & 1-3 pm Conferences @ 7:30 pm
Distribution of
Announcements to Seniors
PSEO Meeting
@ 7:00 pm
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Spring Musical AHS Parent/Teacher HMS PCF @ 10:00 am PTO Spaghetti Dinner 3rd Annual Jazz
@ 2:00 pm Conferences HMS Band Concert Festival
@ 7:00 pm All Sports Boosters
Reverse Raffle
10 – 11 – 12 Grade Ohio Graduation Tests
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
HMS Winter Sports AHS Spring Sports End of 3rd Nine Weeks OMEA Jr. High &
Pictures MES/CES PCF
Awards Night @ 10:00 am S&E Event
AHS Winter Sports
@ HMS 7:00 pm Awards Night
@ 7:00 pm
10 – 11 – 12 Grade Ohio Graduation Tests – Make-Up Testing
28 29 30 31 Orchestra Cruise to Bahamas
PSEO Deadline
Orchestra Cruise to Bahamas
Spring Break
MARCH 2010
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 2 3 4 5
Chicken Fries Cheeseburger/Bun Breaded Chicken Patty/Bun BBQ Pork/Bun Fish Sticks
Cheesy Broccoli Grape Applesauce Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potato Fries Coleslaw
Steamed Rice Shoestring Fries Steamed Carrots Kernel Corn Waffle Fries
Raisin Muffin Low Fat Milk Fruit Choice Fruit Cup Fruit Choice
Low Fat Milk Low Fat Milk Low Fat Milk Low Fat Milk
8 9 10 11 12
Mini corn Dogs Cheeseburger/Bun Nacho & Cheese Chicken Patty/Bun Macaroni & Cheese
Steamed Carrots Watermelon Applesauce Potatoes Soufflé Florentine Mashed Potatoes Green Beans
Mashed Potatoes Fries Fruit salad Peas & Carrots Tomato Soup
Fresh Fruit Low Fat Milk Beef Vegetable Soup Fruit Choice Fruit Choice
Cocoa Bar Low Fat Milk Low Fat Milk Roll n margarine
Low Fat Milk Low Fat Milk
15 16 17 18 19
Ravioli Cheeseburger/Bun Turkey Sandwich Pretzel Pizza Stuffed Pretzel Pasta w/Meat Balls
Garlic Roll Fries Apples Celery & Carrots Garden Salad
Garden Salad Peaches Cheetos Vegetable Soup Fruit Cup
Applesauce Low Fat Milk Corn Lemon Chiffon yogurt Low Fat Milk
Low Fat Milk Low Fat Milk Low Fat Milk
22 23 24 25 26
Polish Sausage Cheeseburger/Bun Popcorn Chicken Chicken Patty/Bun Chili Lime Tilapia
Pierogies Fries Mashed Potatoes Fries Steamed Rice
Applesauce Peaches Carrots Vegetable Soup Green Beans
Green Beans Low Fat Milk Fruit Choice Pears Applesauce
Cocoa Bar Low Fat Milk Low Fat Milk Sour Cream & Onion Chips
Low Fat Milk Low Fat Milk
Daily
Salad Bar
Hamburgers
Cheeseburgers SPRING BREAK
Chicken Patty
