The 8th graders visited the Cleveland Natural History Museum.
The museum is now up to full capacity with all halls and exhibits open.
The experience for the students was awesome to get a glimpse of science concepts that they are and will be learning about through this academic year.
This museum is highly recommended for any family outing.
#WeR
Update for Saturday 12/21/24:
HS Boy’s Basketball at South Central
Start time for JV tipoff has moved to 4pm with Varsity to follow.
Please enter through the MAIN doors at our ELEMENTARY school.
We’ll see you soon!
Two days until our annual Tree Lighting Event! Whisk and Whimsey will be selling baked goods. They accept cash or Venmo. We hope you will join us and enjoy some of their delicious baked goods while we light up our WR tree!
Reminder:
No school today, Monday,
December 2, 2024.
Due to areas of dense fog, there will be a 2 hour delay today, Wednesday, November 20th.
Our next School Board meeting is Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm in the HS Library. Here's the link to the meeting agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/wresloh/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DA5NFQ5FC00A
Western Reserve Elementary Food Drive
Twenty-eight juniors went to Finance 101 put on by Firelands Federal Credit Union to help them understand “The Game of Life” and how managing your money is an important part of adulthood.
Attention 8th grade parents/guardians!
See you in a few hours!
Our College and Career Fair is now being held in the MS/HS Auditeria. We hope to see you there! #WeR
Join us and presenter, Rob Drapcho from BGSU - Firelands, to learn more about the financial aid opportunities for students that are pursuing further education beyond high school. While Rob represents BGSU - Firelands, the information presented will be universal for all higher education facilities throughout the United States.
Yesterday, our Teen Leadership Corp classes attended a statewide event at Norwalk High School, joining over 500 other TLC students. Throughout the day, they had the opportunity to network with peers from different schools, engage in collaborative discussions about what other TLC classes are doing, and explore a variety of leadership styles. One of the key highlights was a teacher panel, where students gained insights from educators about how Teen Leadership Corp operates in other schools. This event provided our students with new perspectives and ideas that they can bring back to enrich our class. #WeR
You're invited!
Our 4th grade music program
We are 3 weeks away from our 2nd Annual TRACK OR TREAT event! #WeR
Six of our dedicated student-athletes recently attended the Firelands Conference Leadership Seminar, where they had the opportunity to hear from several inspiring speakers. These speakers shared valuable insights on leadership, personal growth, and the importance of fostering a positive team environment.
In addition to the motivational talks, the athletes participated in a hands-on activity designed to strengthen both their leadership skills and their ability to collaborate effectively as a team. The exercise emphasized communication, trust, and problem-solving, all essential qualities for success in sports and life.
October is School Safety Month! To kick it off, we have a special message from our School Resource Officer, Deputy Stocker.
My first year as your SRO there were 25 total incidents of students vaping. My second year, last year, the number was at 44. School staff spent approximately 69 hrs. investigating and dealing with vaping incidents. Those hours can be better spent providing security and education.
We are dedicated to helping our students with this increasing concern. In the past two years every time a student has been caught with a vape, I have asked them the same questions in the hopes we can identify the cause, then we can develop a solution. I ask, “Are you addicted, is it peer pressure, or do you want to be the cool kid?” Every time it was a resounding “NO” to each of my questions.
Over the summer I attended the School Resource Officers Conference, and one of the guest speakers addressed the reasons for children vaping. He suggested that for many of our youth vaping is a coping mechanism. He said that they are using it as a stress reliever for underling issues in their lives, whether it’s the everyday stressors like their next exam, emotional challenges, or possibly deeper mental health issues. He also acknowledged that accessibility and marketing tactics are contributors.
Parents need to foster an open dialog about vaping with their kids. They need to discuss the risks of vaping from a health standpoint, and the negative impact it can have on them in the form of discipline and legal ramifications if they vape in school. It helps to set a good example by not vaping yourself, and limit access by not having it in the home. Parents also need to address the reasons behind why their child may be vaping, while encouraging kids to share their thoughts and concerns.
If your child makes you aware of any of the listed causes of vaping, please contact us so we can help you steer them toward any available resources. There are programs that provide support for adolescents facing mental health challenges that can be effective in reducing vaping rates. By addressing the root causes of vaping, such as anxiety, emotional issues and peer pressure, these programs can equip young people with healthier coping mechanisms and resilience against substance use.
sstocker@western-reserve.org
Reminder:
Mrs. French, our high school guidance counselor, will be hosting a meeting this Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 pm for students and parents in 10th and 11th grades to share important information and answer questions. The topics that will be covered are high school graduation requirements & timeline, career exploration options, college preparation and student success resources.
We hope to see you there. While this isn't mandatory, it is encouraged!
