Board Update

Good Afternoon:

Welcome back to school! We had an outstanding start to the 2010-2011 school year! This past week the district also received good news that it has received another EXCELLENT on the State Report Card.

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.

LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

Attended the Open Houses for Royal View, Valley Vista, and Albion Elementary Schools on August 23rd. It was great welcoming back all our students, parents, teachers, and support staff at all our elementary schools!

On August 25th, I held my Monthly Constituent Coffee at the French Quarter Café. I just wanted to thank those who stopped by to give me their feedback. I hold these monthly coffees in order to stay in touch with fellow residents and listen to their feedback. There is no appointment necessary. Simply stop by and talk to me. I will keep you posted when my next monthly coffee in September will be.

Attended the Annual Staff Hot Dog Roast and Potluck Dinner on August 27th at North Royalton High School. The food was great, but most importantly I enjoyed spending time with our great teachers and support staff. Special thanks to the teachers and staff who helped put this event together!

Attended the First Friday Night Football Game for the NRHS Bears Vs. the Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Bees on August 27th. The Bears unfortunately lost a heart breaker 17-21 to the Bees. But I had a great time watching our student athletes and of course our Band was amazing at half time! Many of you who attended the game noticed the completed East Side Bleachers in our stadium that is part of Phase 1 of the district’s stadium project. I received many positive comments from fans on both sides about how nice it is that our stadium is accessible to those with disabilities or for senior citizens. Another new thing you might have noticed is advertisements in the corners of the end zones of the stadium, this is something new that the Board approved as a way to help cover the cost of improvements to our stadium without having to use taxpayer dollars. Better luck next time for the Bears! GO BEARS!

State Report Card
The North Royalton School District has received EXCELLENT on the State Report Card for the 2009-2010 school year. The district is very proud of the results and the fact that this is the 10th consecutive year for our district to reach such an achievement. If you like to check out our report card click on this link:
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/reportcardfiles/2009-2010/DIST/044545.pdf


North Royalton City School District Featured Once Again For “Home Values Impacted by High Scoring Districts”
August 20, 2010-- North Royalton, OH . North Royalton City School District once again has received national attention by being featured by Move, Inc. on www.move.com, a website source for realtors and potential homebuyers, for Home Values Impacted by High Scoring Districts.

The article states:
“Some families are searching for homes based on proximity to local schools or high scoring school districts. Homes that are near top ranked schools or school districts will often have a higher median list price when compared to the statewide median list price—ranging from 1 to 28 percent higher.”

To aid in home searches with schools in mind, Move, Inc. provided median list prices in ten communities ranked with high education quality scores. North Royalton was #5 for homes with median list prices of under $200,000.

“Once again, our city and schools have received national attention for the superior community we are fortunate to live in and the excellent school district that teaches the students in that community,” said Superintendent Ed Vittardi. “There is no doubt when you have a strong school district that equates to a strong community with increased property values.”

Story link: http://www.move.com/trends/back-to-school-home-values-impacted-by-high-scoring-districts/#more-375146

In the spring, North Royalton City School District was featured on www.forbes.com for being one of “America’s 25 Best Schools for Your Housing Buck.” The rating was given by GreatSchools.

Transportation Appeals
I received some more phone calls and e-mails this past week from parents regarding appeals to where their son or daughters bus stop is for the 2010-2011 school year. If you like to appeal your bus stop please check out the school district’s transportation department’s website at: http://www.northroyaltonsd.org/page.php?loc=district/transportation
Or fill out the attached Transportation Appeals Form and send it to:

North Royalton City Schools
Transportation Department
6579 Royalton Road
North Royalton, OH 44133

Also here is a little information on our appeals process that is straight from our district website: “All applications for appeals are due no later than one week prior to the date the applicant will present the appeal. Applicants will be given approximately 10 minutes to present his/her appeal, at which time all pertinent information should be offered to the committee. Questions by the committee members will follow the applicant’s presentation. Committee decisions will be issued subsequent to the appeal date”. Also please don’t hesitate to contact me as well if you have any questions, I am more than happy to help explain the whole process.

THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

This week there is a City EEE Committee Meeting, Special Board Meeting, and various other events.

City Earth Energy Environment Committee Meeting on September 1st at 7pm @ City Hall; 13834 Ridge Rd. North Royalton, OH 44133.

Special School Board Meeting on September 2nd at 6pm @ North Royalton Board of Education Office, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be approving contracts with the NREA, OAPSE, COPSA unions and such other matters that may come before the Board.

North Royalton Stadium Foundation Next Fundraiser will be on September 18th from 12pm-2pm the NRSF Outback Dinner will be held at the Parma Outback. Tickets are only $20 for a complete steak dinner, beverage and Bloomin Onion!!! The entire purchase price of the ticket goes to the North Royalton Stadium Foundation. Tickets are going fast!!!! For tickets call NR Stadium Foundation Chairman Larry Vasil (440) 570-
2446.

Rush for a Cause
Rush for a Cause is a Ohio non-profit organization (filing for 501(c)(3) status) created to provide community and financial support for seriously injured high school athletes. The campaign enlists other High School Varsity RB's to secure individual and corporate sponsors willing to pledge money for EACH YARD THEY RUSH, starting with the 2010 high school football season. As an alternative, donations are welcome. North Royalton High School RB Logan Pearce is collecting donatations this season. Donation jars are at the concession stands at each home football game or you can contact Logan Pearce at 440-582-1806 or check out the organization’s website at www.rushforacause.org.

My Contact Info
If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me at call at 440-785-4240 or e-mail me at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org.


Have a Great Week!

Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com

“Putting Students First”

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 August 25th at the French Quarter Café located at 5540 Wallings Road 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. Those who attend this month will receive a free small coffee. Hope to see you there!

Board Update

Good Evening:

It was so great seeing many of you at North Royalton Home Days this past weekend! The first day of school is this week August 25th for grades 1-12. I just want to welcome back all our students, parents, teachers, and staff back to start of the 2010-2011 school year. I look forward to all the upcoming school activities, academic and athletic events.

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.

LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

August 20th-21st I help man the North Royalton Stadium Foundation Booth at North Royalton Home Days. The Stadium Foundation has risen over $100k so far. I just want thank all those who stopped by the booth this past weekend and those who made very generous donations as well!!! To learn more about the NR Stadium Foundation check out there website at www.nrstadiumfoundation.com

North Royalton City School District Featured Once Again For “Home Values Impacted by High Scoring Districts”
August 20, 2010-- North Royalton, OH . North Royalton City School District once again has received national attention by being featured by Move, Inc. on www.move.com, a website source for realtors and potential homebuyers, for Home Values Impacted by High Scoring Districts.

The article states:
“Some families are searching for homes based on proximity to local schools or high scoring school districts. Homes that are near top ranked schools or school districts will often have a higher median list price when compared to the statewide median list price—ranging from 1 to 28 percent higher.”

To aid in home searches with schools in mind, Move, Inc. provided median list prices in ten communities ranked with high education quality scores. North Royalton was #5 for homes with median list prices of under $200,000.

“Once again, our city and schools have received national attention for the superior community we are fortunate to live in and the excellent school district that teaches the students in that community,” said Superintendent Ed Vittardi. “There is no doubt when you have a strong school district that equates to a strong community with increased property values.”

Story link: http://www.move.com/trends/back-to-school-home-values-impacted-by-high-scoring-districts/#more-375146

In the spring, North Royalton City School District was featured on www.forbes.com for being one of “America’s 25 Best Schools for Your Housing Buck.” The rating was given by GreatSchools.



On August 22nd marched in the North Royalton Home Days Parade. It was so much fun passing out candy to all the little kids along the parade route. It was also great seeing so many residents come out to enjoy the parade as well.

Transportation Appeals
This past week I received a few phone calls and e-mails from parents regarding wanting to appeal where their son or daughters bus stop is for the 2010-2011 school year. For some of those parents I was able to help them get their stop changed. If you like to appeal your bus stop please check out the school district’s transportation department’s website at: http://www.northroyaltonsd.org/page.php?loc=district/transportation
Or fill out the attached Transportation Appeals Form and send it to:

North Royalton City Schools
Transportation Department
6579 Royalton Road
North Royalton, OH 44133

Also here is a little information on our appeals process that is straight from our district website: “All applications for appeals are due no later than one week prior to the date the applicant will present the appeal. Applicants will be given approximately 10 minutes to present his/her appeal, at which time all pertinent information should be offered to the committee. Questions by the committee members will follow the applicant’s presentation. Committee decisions will be issued subsequent to the appeal date”. Also please don’t hesitate to contact me as well if you have any questions, I am more than happy to help explain the whole process.

Stadium Project Update
If pass by our stadium you will see the work on the eastside bleachers are almost complete!!Special thanks to our administrators and staff on all their hard work to get this completed on time and under budget!

Strategic Plan Update
The district’s website is area of interest in the district’s 5-year strategic plan, which calls for redeveloping our NRCS website. Those efforts are underway with a June 2011 rollout. However, already in place is an area of interest from focus groups and various contacts with the school community, our school calendars are all accessible via our website. A significant change is all calendars are in one place.


THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

This week there are various events going on.

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 August 25th 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!

First Day of School for the North Royalton School District for Grades 1-12 on August 25th.

NRHS vs. Brecksville-Broadview Heights
Come out to the First High School Football Game of the Season on August 27th at 7pm @ Home. Please come and cheer on the Bears as they fight to win the golden shoe! GO BEARS!!!!!

North Royalton Stadium Foundation Next Fundraiser will be on September 18th from 12pm-2pm the NRSF Outback Dinner will be held at the Parma Outback. Tickets are only $20 for a complete steak dinner, beverage and Bloomin Onion!!! The entire purchase price of the ticket goes to the North Royalton Stadium Foundation. Tickets are going fast!!!! For tickets call NR Stadium Foundation Chairman Larry Vasil (440) 570-2446.

My Contact Info
If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me at call at 440-785-4240 or e-mail me at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org.


Have a Great Week!

Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com

“Putting Students First”

Board Update

Good Afternoon:

Wow, the summer has gone by pretty fast! It is very exciting that the new school year will be starting very soon for the more than 4,700 amazing students that we have here in the North Royalton School District! The district is focused on continuing our mission to inspire and empower learners for another exciting new year. I look forward to all the upcoming school activities, academic and athletic events that will be starting soon as well as we approach the start of the school!

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.

LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

Attended the Kick Off Event for Operation NR CARES at the French Quarter Café on August 9th. The event was to help start Operation NR CARES a week long drive August 9-15th that benefits the North Royalton/Kiwanis Emergency Food Bank and families of students in need of basic school supplies in the North Royalton Community. A good number of residents, administrators, and school board members came out to enjoy a nice sampling of traditional New Orleans food. Most importantly people brought several packed boxes full of school supplies and can food items. The event was a huge success! I just like to thank the French Quarter Café for sponsoring this event! Check out this neat link about the event:
http://www.cleveland.com/sunstarcourier/index.ssf/2010/08/french_quarter_cafe_helps_kick.html

The School Board met on August 9th for its’ August Regular School Board Meeting. The board approved various items to get ready for the start of the new school year. The board approved several agreements, including an agreement with PSI Associates for speech language pathology, nursing, health aide and school psychology services to St. Albert the Great. Project SEARCH was approved by the board, this program is an agreement with the Parma City School District for the purpose of providing special education programming and services. In addition the board approved an agreement with the Berea Children’s Home and Family Services for the purpose of providing special education programs and services. The board also approved continuing participation with the Lake Erie Education Media Consortium for the district’s library system. Board also approved changes to the districts’ policy and administrative guidelines relating to Section 504 and Title II of the ADA. The board also approved the employment of Samantha Lumpkin as the new gifted intervention specialist for Albion, Royal View, and Valley Vista elementary schools. Also the board approved a number of substitute bus drivers for the new school year. The board also received an updated on Stadium Project and Alumni Bell Tower Projects, both of which are going well and should be completed before the start of the new school year. The board has also received its’ Building Liaison assignments for the new school year at our board work session last week. I will be the High School Building Liaison for the 2010-2011 school year. As liaison, I am the point of contact for the high school with the school board. The Board approved also various other agenda items, and such other matters that came before the Board.

Operation NR CARES a Success!
I just wanted to thank the community for their recent support of Operation NR CARES. Because of your generosity we were able to help the North Royalton/Kiwanis Emergency Food Bank and numerous families of students who are in need of basic school supplies in the North Royalton Community. It was so great to see an entire community come together and help our friends, neighbors, and students who are in need during these tough economic times! Special thanks to the North Royalton City School District, City of North Royalton Office on Aging and Human Services, French Quarter Café, Howard Hanna Reality, St. Albert the Great Church, Discount Drug Mart, and all the individuals who helped make this all possible. Please don’t forget there are plenty of opportunities throughout the year to help those in need in our community by volunteering your time at some of the local food pantries in our area.

http://www.cleveland.com/sunstarcourier/index.ssf/2010/08/north_royalton_program_aims_to.html

http://pns.live.mediaspanonline.com/royalton/localnews/operation-NR-Cares-North-Royalton-8-1--panfil-

Transportation Schedule Posted Online
We now have posted the transportation schedule on our district website at http://www.northroyaltonsd.org/page.php?loc=district/transportation. Please feel free to take a look and share with all those that may be interested!

THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

This week there are various events going on.

Back to School Guest Speaker
Jack Berckemeyer, a nationally recognized speaker will share with parents great educational ideas and simple strategies to get the school year off to a great start! Even better his style will provide you a truly entertaining evening as well. Jack is presented through the support of Knowledge Points, one of our business partners, on Monday, August 16th at 7pm in the North Royalton Performing Arts Center!

North Royalton Community Festival, August 20th-August 22nd at the City Green.

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 August 25th 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!

My Contact Info
If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me at call at 440-785-4240 or e-mail me at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org.


Have a Great Week!

Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com

“Putting Students First”

Operation NR CARES August 9th-15th

Operation NR CARES Kick Off Event TONIGHT

You are cordially invited to

"A Taste of New Orleans" a Kick Off Event in support of 2010 Operation NR CARES

Benefits the North Royalton/Kiwanis Emergency Food Bank and families of students in need of basic school supplies in the North Royalton Community.

Supported by the North Royalton City School District in coordination with the City of North Royalton Office on Aging and Human Services


Monday, August 9, 2010
6:00pm-7:00pm

French Quarter Cafe
5540 Wallings Rd.
North Royalton, OH 44133

This event is to open to the entire community. Come enjoy a sampling of traditional New Orleans Food. All those who attend are asked to donate at least 1 school supply or can food item for Operation NR CARES.

Board Update

Good Afternoon:

Operation NR CARES is a week long drive August 9-15th that benefits the North Royalton/Kiwanis Emergency Food Bank and families of students in need of basic school supplies in the North Royalton Community. Supported by the North Royalton City School District in coordination with the City of North Royalton Office on Aging and Human Services. Throughout the week residents can drop off school supplies and can food items at various drop off locations throughout the city of North Royalton. There is a Kick Off Event called “A Taste of New Orleans” on Monday, August 9th from 6pm-8pm at the French Quarter Café. For more information please check out my website at www.danlangshaw.com and click on the link on my homepage.

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.

LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

The School Board met on August 3rd for its’ Board Work Session. The Board got an update on the stadium renovation project. Thus far the project is going well and the retaining walls have been completed and the construction company is currently working on the sidewalks and handicap ramps that lead to the bleachers. The bleachers should be installed in the next few weeks. The board discussed looking into alternative energy sources such as the use of a wind turbine as a means to reduce the district’s energy cost. The North Royalton City School District has revised its Policy and Administrative guidelines relating to Section 504 and Title II of the ADA. Copies of the revised can be obtained by visiting the Pupil Services web page and clicking on the Section 504 tab or by contacting the Office of Pupil Services at 440-582-9140. On Monday after the regular Board meeting the Board will go into executive session to discuss teacher contract negotiations. The Board reviewed the August Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that came before the Board.

Royalton Schools Newsletter
The back to school issue of Royalton Schools. The newsletter is included in the August 5th edition of the Royalton Recorder, which now includes ALL of the Broadview Heights residents of our school district. Attached is a copy.


THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

This week there is a School Board Meeting, Operation NR CARES, NR Foundation Meeting and various other events.

August Regular School Board Meeting on August 9th at 7pm @ NRHS Community Room, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be approving various meeting agenda items, and such other matters that may come before the Board.

Operation NR CARES
A week long drive August 9-15th that benefits the North Royalton/Kiwanis Emergency Food Bank and families of students in need of basic school supplies in the North Royalton Community. Supported by the North Royalton City School District in coordination with the City of North Royalton Office on Aging and Human Services. Throughout the week residents can drop off school supplies and can food items at various drop off locations throughout the city of North Royalton. Those who like to participate are asked to donate any of the following items:
-Folders
-Ruled Paper
-Notebooks
-Pencils
-Pens
-Crayons
-Markers
-Rulers
-Scissors
-Glue/Glue Sticks
-Protractors
-Calculators
-Backpacks
-Gift Cards to school supply stores such as: (Office Max, Staples, Walmart, Target, Giant Eagle, CVS, Drug Mart, Rite Aide, and etc.).
-Non-perishable food items that are regular sized and in cans, plastic, bagged or boxed.
Cash donations accepted. Checks can be made out to the Charitable Fund of North Royalton Kiwanis, in the memo portion of the check please put down School Supplies. If you are making a gift card or monetary donation, please drop them off only at the Board of Education Office or the Office on Aging & Human Services. Items can be dropped off at the following locations:

Office on Aging & Human Services
13500 Ridge Rd.

Board of Education Office
6579 Royalton Rd.

French Quarter Café
5540 Wallings Rd.

St. Albert the Great Church Rectory
6667 Wallings Rd.

Howard Hanna Reality
9225 W. Sprague Rd.

Discount Drug Mart
5500 Wallings Rd.

For more information check out these links:
http://pns.live.mediaspanonline.com/royalton/localnews/operation-NR-Cares-North-Royalton-8-1--panfil-
http://www.cleveland.com/sunstarcourier/index.ssf/2010/08/north_royalton_program_aims_to.html



Operation NR CARES Kick Off Event
You are cordially invited to A Taste of New Orleans a Kick Off Event in support of Operation NR CARES. Benefits the North Royalton/Kiwanis Emergency Food Bank and families of students in need of basic school supplies in the North Royalton Community.
Supported by the North Royalton City School District in coordination with the City of North Royalton Office on Aging and Human Services.
Monday, August 9, 2010
6:00pm-7:00pm
French Quarter Cafe
5540 Wallings Rd.
North Royalton, OH 44133
This event is to open to the entire community. Come enjoy a sampling of traditional New Orleans Food. All those who attend are asked to donate at least 1 school supply or can food item for Operation NR CARES. Special thanks to event sponsor the French Quarter Café!

North Royalton Educational Foundation will be meeting on August 11th at 3:30pm
@ Board of Education Office, 6579 Royalton Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133.

Back to School Guest Speaker
Jack Berckemeyer, a nationally recognized speaker will share with parents great educational ideas and simple strategies to get the school year off to a great start! Even better his style will provide you a truly entertaining evening as well. Jack is presented through the support of Knowledge Points, one of our business partners, on Monday, August 16th at 7pm in the North Royalton Performing Arts Center!

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 August 25th 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!

My Contact Info
If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me at call at 440-785-4240 or e-mail me at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org.


Have a Great Week!

Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com

“Putting Students First”

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S. 3206 Keep Our Educators Working Act of 2010 Letter from US Senator Sherrod Brown

Board Update

Good Evening:

If you have any friends or neighbors who 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.

LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

Attended the North Royalton Kiwanis Meeting on July 27th as their guest speaker, in which I spoke about Operation NR CARES a week long drive August 9-15th that benefits the North Royalton/Kiwanis Emergency Food Bank and families of students in need of basic school supplies in the North Royalton Community. Supported by the North Royalton City School District in coordination with the City of North Royalton Office on Aging and Human Services. Throughout the week residents can drop off school supplies and can food items at various drop off locations throughout the city of North Royalton.

On July 29th, I held my Monthly Constituent Coffee at the French Quarter Café. I just wanted to thank those who stopped by to give me their feedback. I hold these monthly coffees in order to stay in touch with fellow residents and listen to their feedback. There is no appointment necessary. Simply stop by and talk to me. I will keep you posted when my next monthly coffee in July will be.

Sad Note
On a sad note Randy Roginski, a North Royalton resident and father of three students in our school district was tragically killed in an accident that occurred while he was working on a highway project. Please keep the Roginski family in your prayers as they get through this extremely tough time.
http://www.cantonrep.com/newsnow/x390010602/North-Royalton-man-killed-in-I-271-construction-zone

THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD

This week there is a Board Work Session and various other events.

The School Board will meet on August 3rd for its’ Board Work Session at 6pm @ the North Royalton Board of Education Office Conference Room, 6579 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be reviewing the August Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that may come before the Board.

The Royalton Recorder will be mailed to all homes in the ENTIRE North Royalton City School District beginning August 5th. All Broadview Heights residents that have previously held subscriptions will now receive the Royalton Recorder in a more timely manner. You will also find the district’s Back to School Issue newsletter in the Royalton Recorder as well.


Operation NR CARES
A week long drive August 9-15th that benefits the North Royalton/Kiwanis Emergency Food Bank and families of students in need of basic school supplies in the North Royalton Community. Supported by the North Royalton City School District in coordination with the City of North Royalton Office on Aging and Human Services. Throughout the week residents can drop off school supplies and can food items at various drop off locations throughout the city of North Royalton. Those who like to participate are asked to donate any of the following items:
-Folders
-Ruled Paper
-Notebooks
-Pencils
-Pens
-Crayons
-Markers
-Rulers
-Scissors
-Glue/Glue Sticks
-Protractors
-Calculators
-Backpacks
-Gift Cards to school supply stores such as: (Office Max, Staples, Walmart, Target, Giant Eagle, CVS, Drug Mart, Rite Aide, and etc.).
-Non-perishable food items that are regular sized and in cans, plastic, bagged or boxed.
Cash donations accepted. Checks can be made out to the Charitable Fund of North Royalton Kiwanis, in the memo portion of the check please put down School Supplies. If you are making a gift card or monetary donation, please drop them off only at the Board of Education Office or the Office on Aging & Human Services. Items can be dropped off at the following locations:

Office on Aging & Human Services
13500 Ridge Rd.

Board of Education Office
6579 Royalton Rd.

French Quarter Café
5540 Wallings Rd.

St. Albert the Great Church Rectory
6667 Wallings Rd.

Howard Hanna Reality
9225 W. Sprague Rd.

Discount Drug Mart
5500 Wallings Rd.

Operation NR CARES Kick Off Event
You are cordially invited to A Taste of New Orleans a Kick Off Event in support of Operation NR CARES. Benefits the North Royalton/Kiwanis Emergency Food Bank and families of students in need of basic school supplies in the North Royalton Community.
Supported by the North Royalton City School District in coordination with the City of North Royalton Office on Aging and Human Services.
Monday, August 9, 2010
6:00pm-7:00pm
French Quarter Cafe
5540 Wallings Rd.
North Royalton, OH 44133
This event is to open to the entire community. Come enjoy a sampling of traditional New Orleans Food. All those who attend are asked to donate at least 1 school supply or can food item for Operation NR CARES. Special thanks to event sponsor the French Quarter Café!

Back to School Guest Speaker
Jack Berckemeyer, a nationally recognized speaker will share with parents great educational ideas and simple strategies to get the school year off to a great start! Even better his style will provide you a truly entertaining evening as well. Jack is presented through the support of Knowledge Points, one of our business partners, on Monday, August 16th at 7pm in the North Royalton Performing Arts Center!

My Contact Info
If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to give me at call at 440-785-4240 or e-mail me at dan.langshaw@northroyaltonsd.org.


Have a Great Week!

Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com

“Putting Students First”