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Innovative Instructional Coach Traci Stubenrauch, JUST BECAUSE GRANTS Founder Dawn Funk, Innovative Instructional Coach Susan Craig and Innovative Instructional Coach Laura Holtkamp as Funk presented the August 2017 $1,000 grant.
Loveland, Ohio – Every day teachers go above and beyond for our students. Now – every month teachers will have some special support to do those “extras.” The Loveland City School District is thrilled to partner with Loveland nonprofit agency JUST BECAUSE GRANTS to provide grant opportunities for teachers in the district.
$1,000 in grants available every month to district teachers by Loveland nonprofit agency
“JUST BECAUSE GRANTS is a reality because of a Loveland family that believes in making dreams come true – for our teachers and ultimately for our students,” said Loveland Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “They want to support teachers to do caring, wonderful things for our students. Things that they want to do and don’t necessarily have to do. They want to award grants to teachers who choose to do incredible things for our kids with money out of their own pockets. I was nearly speechless when their first approached me – now, I really can’t thank them enough.”
JUST BECAUSE GRANTS will award up to $1,000 a month to Loveland teachers who apply through a very simple e-mail process. Grants were announced to teachers at the beginning of September, with the Innovative Instructional Coaches receiving a surprise grant to kick the process off in August.
“I asked for the Innovative Instructional Coaches to be the first recipients,” said Dr. Crouse. “They take care of our teachers with constant professional development which has direct and immediate positive impact on classroom instruction. The team was thrilled!”
Look for future stories of grant winners as the school year progresses.
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By Dr. Amy Crouse, Loveland Interim Superintendent
Preparing Students for Tomorrow, Today: At the Loveland City School District, this is our collective mission. During the 2016-17 school year our administrative team began to put laser focus into defining exactly what that statement means. From those discussions, a vision was born: We are committed to being a destination school district exemplified through our dedicated approach to the complete student experience. This vision statement is the why we – as professionals – do what we do for our Tiger Family. It was beginning during the 2016-17 school year that all eyes – from our teachers, to our food service professionals, to our support staff, to our custodians, to our bus drivers, to our secretaries – were on three big goals:
• GROWTH – Every Tiger will demonstrate personal academic growth
• INNOVATION – Every Tiger will experience an innovative education environment
• CARE – Every Tiger will be cared for and supported
As we continue pushing forward on these goals for the current 2017-18 school year, I invite you to dive into both the depth and breadth of how each of our goals during the 2016-17 school enhanced the experience for our students. September 11 we officially released our fifth annual Quality Profile – a publication dedicated to detail to you how we do business beyond the standardized testing. This publication gives you the opportunity to take a detailed look at what we – as a district – were able to achieve by keeping our eye on the target of those three big goals. Please visit the “About” section of the district website (http://www.lovelandschools.org/) to access the complete 2016-17 Quality Profile report.
Preparing Students for Tomorrow, Today – it’s what we do. I personally want to thank you for your continued support.
In service to our Tigers,
Dr. Amy Crouse, Interim Superintendent
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Loveland City Schools releases annual report detailing student achievement, fiscal stewardship and community support…
One-to-one technology for students grades five through 12; selection of innovative instructional grants to enhance classroom instruction; advanced placement exams for 39 percent of the junior class, and a 5-star rated preschool program – these are some of the highlights featured in Loveland’s 2016-17 Quality Profile, released September 11, and available at lovelandschools.org.
“Focus – that is the story the 2016-17 Quality Profile tells,” said Loveland Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “Our Board of Education supported every administrator, every teacher and every staff member in focusing on Tiger academic growth, innovation and care – and this publication is a reflection of that collective effort. From our investment in the instructional cycle learning materials, to our development of Loveland [x] – teacher innovation teams – we worked to create a world-class environment for our students. We are excited to present the strides we made.
“It is also the story of a district that embraces the complete student experience – exceptional arts, premier athletics and a close bond with the community in which we reside. Learning for our students certainly is not contained to the classroom.”
Now in its fifth year, the Loveland City School District was one of more than 20 progressive school districts throughout Ohio to first release this groundbreaking, robust companion to the state report card. Called state wide a Quality Profile, the report helps characterize the overall educational value of the district in areas that matter most to community members. This year 85 school districts throughout Ohio are releasing a Quality Profile, with accountability measures that outline a high-quality education that are not captured by the state report card – including: academics, arts, student leadership and activities, fiscal stewardship, parent and community involvement and student services.
“Ultimately – it’s all about our students – what we are doing to support their growth and development, and the amazing achievements they made during the school year,” said Crouse. “Our students are the stars of this publication, and from our award-winning food service professionals to our award-winning transportation department and all of the custodial, teaching and administrative professionals in between – we are proud of the collective focus we had to support them.”
The Quality Profile is sponsored by the Alliance for High Quality Education, a statewide education consortium that works to improve educational opportunities for students and to represent member districts on matters of educational policy and funding.
Click here to access Loveland’s 2016-17 Quality Profile.
-7th Grade:
Social Studies: Cole Carrigan
Science: Charlie Koehne
Math: Bobby Lambert
English: Knox Sarver
-8th Grade:
Social Studies: Nina Griffiths
Science: Ethan Astifan
Math: Alexia Vallee
English: Tess Jones
-Electives:
Phys Ed./Health: Rylan Mills
Foreign Language: Abby Pawlikowski
Fine Arts: Emme Amy
Music: Jonah Skarda
-Staff:
Ms. Catie Rudisell (Science)
Loveland, Ohio – The Quill & Scroll Honorary Society for High School Journalists awarded the 2016-17 staff of the Loveland High School (LHS) student newspaper The Roar International First Place.
“We are so proud of these Tiger-journalists,” said LHS Principal Peggy Johnson. “This award is a testament to the team’s talent and dedication, and I expect continued excellence from this year’s staff.”
“The International First Place rating is an advancement over the second place received for the 2015-16 school year,” said LHS English Teacher and Roar Sponsor Rhonda Overbeeke. “This is a wonderful accomplishment, and a moment for our students to celebrate a job well done.”
In addition to the International First Place, LHS students also earned a superior rating for overall coverage, writing, and editing, and an exceptional rating for graphics, photos and layout.
VisionArts children’s art studio now taking registrations for its exciting 2017 fall program!
VisionArts is a one-of-a-kind art studio with an exciting 2017 – 2018 program featuring Art Adventures for Mommy/Caregiver and Me, Pre-schoolers, Primary through Intermediate grades, children and teens with special needs, and Home Schoolers.
We offer Family Art Fridays where families can come and make a collaborative art piece together as well as Open Studio time where children can make art of their choice for 2 hours. We work with families and organizations to create a themed special occasion art party for ages 3 – 100!
Stationed in Loveland, we are conveniently close to the neighborhoods of Indian Hill, Symmes and Sycamore Townships, Montgomery and Mason.
www.visionartsstudio.com
Ph. 513-510-3911
541 Loveland-Madeira Rd.
Loveland, OH 45140
The Loveland Primary School and Elementary schools are right across the street.
By Dr. Amy Crouse,
Greetings from the office of the Loveland City School District superintendent. When I joined the Tiger Family in 2014 as assistant superintendent of teaching and learning this was not the seat on the school bus I intended to occupy. Most of my work has been “behind the scenes” so I haven’t had the chance to really get to know many of you. So, for my debut message as this district’s interim superintendent and educational leader I thought it best to begin by getting personal.
There is a reason I have dedicated 20-plus year to serving students and families at public schools.
There is a reason I worked to earn advanced degrees in education.
It is the very reason why I am here working for you: I want to see your child succeed.
It’s personal. My parents both worked in public schools, and I’ve wanted to be a teacher since I was in the first grade.
For me – the entire business of education is very personal. I love each and every young Tiger who walks through our doors, and – like the bus drivers who transport your child to and from our buildings, to the secretaries who greet them at the door, to the teachers who expand their world both inside and outside of the classroom, the food service professionals who nourish their bodies, and the custodians who clean and organize their space – I want nothing but their success. Together – we make up the Tiger Family – your student’s home away from home. Each of us feels privileged to host them as they grow and develop into who they are meant to become.
For the 2017-18 school year our district is focused on three key areas: Tiger academic growth, Tiger innovation and Tiger care. We will strive to ensure every Tiger will demonstrate personal academic growth, every Tiger will experience an innovative education environment, and every Tiger will be cared for and supported. It is our collective promise to you. It’s what a “job well done” means in this business of education that is so very personal for every professional who enters into it.
No – I hadn’t planned to move into the big office – but I want you to know that I am both humbled and honored to take the keys as a member of this special Tiger Family. We will make this a year for your student to remember – you have my word. Welcome back.
In service to our Tigers,
Dr. Amy Crouse,
Dr. Crouse is the Interim Superintendent of the Loveland City School District
“Our new model requires less support staff and funding but will depend on greater participation from parents and the general community.”
by Julie Whitaker
