Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Congrats
I am proud to announce the recipient of the 6th Annual “Dan Langshaw Leadership Scholarship” award is Lindsay Leone. Lindsay plans to attend the University of Akron and major in Chemical Engineering. Again, congrats to Lindsay and all the seniors who received a local scholarship. Also special thanks to all those in the community who were generous to donate to scholarships to the district’s graduating high school seniors!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Testifying on SB 210 before Ohio Senate
I gave testimony today on Senate Bill 210 Healthy Choices, Healthy Children legislation before the Ohio Senate’s Health, Human Services and Aging Committee, in the North Hearing Room of the Statehouse. I was also joined by representatives from other school districts offering testimony on this pending legislation.
SB 210 calls for the establishment of nutritional standards for certain foods and beverages sold in public and chartered nonpublic schools; requires public school students to have periodic body mass index measurements; requires daily physical activity for public school students and makes other changes regarding physical education; establishes the Healthy Choices for Healthy Children Council.
I was truly honored having the opportunity to testify before the Ohio Senate this morning and ensuring that the North Royalton School District’s voice is heard here in Columbus. It’s great being part of the legislative process and I hope that the suggestions I proposed are included in the final draft of SB 210.
Substitute versions of the bill are slated to be presented next week, with a possible vote on SB 210 scheduled for Wednesday.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Board Update
Good Afternoon:
I just wanted to thank the community for their support of the recent renewal levy for the North Royalton School District. Our schools are a good investment for our children, community, and future. The evidence speaks for itself an "excellent with distinction" rating on the state report card and even national recognition being featured on Forbes.com as one of "America’s 25 Best Schools For Your Housing Buck".
There are great things happening in our district! I would like to note one of those great things is that the school board at our May 10th board meeting this Monday will be voting to approve the district’s 5-year strategic plan. It has been exciting that over 800 members of our community have taken part in the process drafting the district’s strategic plan and making this truly a successful community/school effort. Our schools belong to our community and all residents should be very proud of what has been accomplished.
I hope and encourage more members of the community to get engaged in the activities of our district. There are many great opportunities to get involved whether it be joining the PTA, attending a school board meeting, supporting our student athletes and events, or giving your input at a (SCENE) school community exchange night for education. Again, thank you all for your continued support of our schools!
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
I attended the City Earth Energy Environment Committee Meeting on May 3rd at North Royalton City Hall as the School Board Representative. The committee discussed the city’s recycling program. The recycling convenience containers have been ordered and should be coming sometime soon. There was also continued discussion on Solar Energy Financing under House Bill 1.
The School Board met on May 4th for its’ Board Work Session and reviewed the May Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters before the Board.
May 4th Election Day Results, our district’s renewal levy passed! Thank you all for your continued support of our schools.
Sun Star-Currier
North Royalton and Broadview Heights voters pass renewal levy for North Royalton City Schools
By Sara Macho, Sun News
May 05, 2010, 10:53AM
Residents in North Royalton and Broadview Heights have never voted down a North Royalton City School District renewal levy and that tradition continued Tuesday night.
According to final unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, the 6.5-mill levy was passing with 5,081 votes for and 3,670 against with 27 of 27 precincts reported.
"We believe our message was and is as positive as any district in the state," said Superintendent Ed Vittardi. "Our continued efforts to provide our students an excellent education in a very fiscally responsible manner has been noted by our school community and those even beyond our community lines."
Taxes will not increase as a result of the renewal and the $6,695,000 per year for the operations, raised will be used to maintain current programs and services.
On May 5th I attended the 2010 Annual Band Banquet, sponsored by the North Royalton Band Boosters. We truly have a great band and so many talented students in it! Congrats to all those who received awards and best of luck to all the graduating seniors!
On May 6th I attended the SCENE meeting and Royal View Art Show. Those of you, who don’t know what SCENE is, it stands for school community exchange night for education, are an informal opportunity to ask questions of the school district administration. Royal View Principal Dr. Lasko highlighted the many great things going on at Royal View Elementary School. Royal View has received the 2010 Blue Ribbon Schools Award Nomination. Royal View students are doing many great things in the areas of citizenship and service learning. Students have done project such as: Hearts for Haiti, Turkey Trot, food drives for the North Royalton Food Bank, and many more to help those in our community and abroad. I would like to also note that Royal View raised over $31,000 through private fundraising efforts with the help of the PTA, box tops, and Campbell soup labels to purchase SMART Boards for every classroom and make technology improvements at no cost to taxpayers. Superintendent Vittardi gave a brief update on things going on in the district such as strategic plan, and various other great things going on in the district as we approach the end of the school year.
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there is a School Board Meeting, Curriculum Advisory Committee Meeting, and various other events.
May Regular School Board Meeting on May 10th at 7pm @ NRHS Community Room, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be approving the district’s 5-year strategic plan, various meeting agenda items, and such other matters that may come before the Board.
Curriculum Adv. Committee Meeting on May 12th at 9:30am @ NRHS Community Room, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
Mother’s Day
Today, May 9th is Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day! To all of you who are mother’s thank you for all that you do, especially in the lives of your children. On a personal note, I am truly blessed to have such a great mom who has always been there for me throughout my life, especially when I was a Soldier serving in the military.
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. Also please feel free to check out my website at www.danlangshaw.com for various updates and information.
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 May 19th 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.
Have a Great Week!
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
I just wanted to thank the community for their support of the recent renewal levy for the North Royalton School District. Our schools are a good investment for our children, community, and future. The evidence speaks for itself an "excellent with distinction" rating on the state report card and even national recognition being featured on Forbes.com as one of "America’s 25 Best Schools For Your Housing Buck".
There are great things happening in our district! I would like to note one of those great things is that the school board at our May 10th board meeting this Monday will be voting to approve the district’s 5-year strategic plan. It has been exciting that over 800 members of our community have taken part in the process drafting the district’s strategic plan and making this truly a successful community/school effort. Our schools belong to our community and all residents should be very proud of what has been accomplished.
I hope and encourage more members of the community to get engaged in the activities of our district. There are many great opportunities to get involved whether it be joining the PTA, attending a school board meeting, supporting our student athletes and events, or giving your input at a (SCENE) school community exchange night for education. Again, thank you all for your continued support of our schools!
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
I attended the City Earth Energy Environment Committee Meeting on May 3rd at North Royalton City Hall as the School Board Representative. The committee discussed the city’s recycling program. The recycling convenience containers have been ordered and should be coming sometime soon. There was also continued discussion on Solar Energy Financing under House Bill 1.
The School Board met on May 4th for its’ Board Work Session and reviewed the May Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters before the Board.
May 4th Election Day Results, our district’s renewal levy passed! Thank you all for your continued support of our schools.
Sun Star-Currier
North Royalton and Broadview Heights voters pass renewal levy for North Royalton City Schools
By Sara Macho, Sun News
May 05, 2010, 10:53AM
Residents in North Royalton and Broadview Heights have never voted down a North Royalton City School District renewal levy and that tradition continued Tuesday night.
According to final unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, the 6.5-mill levy was passing with 5,081 votes for and 3,670 against with 27 of 27 precincts reported.
"We believe our message was and is as positive as any district in the state," said Superintendent Ed Vittardi. "Our continued efforts to provide our students an excellent education in a very fiscally responsible manner has been noted by our school community and those even beyond our community lines."
Taxes will not increase as a result of the renewal and the $6,695,000 per year for the operations, raised will be used to maintain current programs and services.
On May 5th I attended the 2010 Annual Band Banquet, sponsored by the North Royalton Band Boosters. We truly have a great band and so many talented students in it! Congrats to all those who received awards and best of luck to all the graduating seniors!
On May 6th I attended the SCENE meeting and Royal View Art Show. Those of you, who don’t know what SCENE is, it stands for school community exchange night for education, are an informal opportunity to ask questions of the school district administration. Royal View Principal Dr. Lasko highlighted the many great things going on at Royal View Elementary School. Royal View has received the 2010 Blue Ribbon Schools Award Nomination. Royal View students are doing many great things in the areas of citizenship and service learning. Students have done project such as: Hearts for Haiti, Turkey Trot, food drives for the North Royalton Food Bank, and many more to help those in our community and abroad. I would like to also note that Royal View raised over $31,000 through private fundraising efforts with the help of the PTA, box tops, and Campbell soup labels to purchase SMART Boards for every classroom and make technology improvements at no cost to taxpayers. Superintendent Vittardi gave a brief update on things going on in the district such as strategic plan, and various other great things going on in the district as we approach the end of the school year.
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there is a School Board Meeting, Curriculum Advisory Committee Meeting, and various other events.
May Regular School Board Meeting on May 10th at 7pm @ NRHS Community Room, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133. The Board will be approving the district’s 5-year strategic plan, various meeting agenda items, and such other matters that may come before the Board.
Curriculum Adv. Committee Meeting on May 12th at 9:30am @ NRHS Community Room, 14713 Ridge Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133.
Mother’s Day
Today, May 9th is Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day! To all of you who are mother’s thank you for all that you do, especially in the lives of your children. On a personal note, I am truly blessed to have such a great mom who has always been there for me throughout my life, especially when I was a Soldier serving in the military.
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. Also please feel free to check out my website at www.danlangshaw.com for various updates and information.
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 May 19th 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.
Have a Great Week!
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
Thursday, May 6, 2010
SCENE Meeting tonight!
The North Royalton School District will host the next SCENE meeting tonight May 6th at 7pm at the Royal View Elementary School Media Center, 13220 Ridge Rd. SCENE, which stands for school community exchange night for education, is an informal opportunity to ask questions of the school district administration.
Hope to see you there!
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
Hope to see you there!
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
North Royalton School District's Renewal Levy Passes
I just wanted to thank the community for their support of the recent renewal levy for the North Royalton School District. Our schools are a good investment for our children, community, and future. The evidence speaks for itself an "excellent with distinction" rating on the state report card and even national recognition being featured on Forbes.com as one of "America’s 25 Best Schools For Your Housing Buck". There are great things happening in our district! I would like to note one of those great things is that the school board at the May 10th board meeting will be voting to approve the district’s 5-year strategic plan. It has been exciting that over 800 members of our community have taken part in the process drafting the district’s strategic plan and making this truly a successful community/school effort. Our schools belong to our community and all residents should be very proud of what has been accomplished. I hope and encourage more members of the community to get engaged in the activities of our district. There are many great opportunities to get involved whether it be joining the PTA, attending a school board meeting, supporting our student athletes and events, or giving your input at a (SCENE) school community exchange night for education. Again, thank you all for your continued support of our schools!
Thanks,
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
Thanks,
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Don't Forget to Vote TODAY
This Today is Election Day, just a reminder that the North Royalton School District has a renewal levy on the ballot. This renewal levy WILL NOT increase taxes and passage is vital to allow our district to maintain current programs and services. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors to vote YES on issue 8! Thank you for your support!
Thanks,
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
Thanks,
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Board Update
Good Afternoon:
This Tuesday May 4th is Election Day, just a reminder that the North Royalton School District has a renewal levy on the ballot. This renewal levy WILL NOT increase taxes and passage is vital to allow our district to maintain current programs and services. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors to vote YES on issue 8! Thank you for your support!
If you 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.
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
Student Adriana Krasniansky was selected as Martin Essex Scholar. North Royalton High School junior, Adriana Krasniansky, is one of approximately 60 students in Ohio selected as a Martin Essex Scholar. Miss Krasniansky was chosen through a highly competitive application process. She will be attending the Martin W. Essex School for the Gifted for one week this summer at Ohio State University. The program, for students with exceptional ability, fosters personal and interpersonal growth through activities that enhance student academic learning, cultivate leadership and social responsibility, and allow for the exploration of a variety of vocational opportunities. The school is funded through private donations. Miss Krasniansky ranks third in her class of 396 students and has a 4.0 grade point average. She founded the high school debate club and serves as club president. Her other activities and honors include: publicity chair of French Club, member of the track and field team, news editor of the “Royal News”, Link Crew Leader, Student Government representative, National Honor Society, contributing writer to “Inkwell” Literary Magazine, Green Team member, Ukrainian Youth Group Leader, Summer Camp Counselor, student reporter for local newspapers, member of church choir and piano accompanist for student choirs.
“America’s 25 Best Schools for Your Housing Buck”
Just in case you didn’t hear, the North Royalton City Schools was featured on www.forbes.com for being one of “America’s 25 Best Schools for Your Housing Buck.” In a recent rating from GreatSchools, North Royalton scored a 9 out of 10 based on its test results thus making the top 25 list. North Royalton was among the top 10 cities in the country that offer families excellent public schools and median home prices between $100K and $200K in this recent study.
The article states:
“Oompah-pah! Oompah-pah! The marching band at North Royalton High School is one of the best in Ohio: It has trumpeted at the Rose Bowl and Indianapolis 500, with between 250 and 400 students enrolled in its ranks annually. Band leader Marty Lydecker is retiring soon, after 36 years of waving his baton. Five choirs also chime here in this suburb near Cleveland. With small-town amenities like an old hardware store, tailor shops, and a shoe repair shop, North Royalton also boasts great outdoor space including a new 15-acre park with walking trails, a community garden, and natural springs in the heart of town. Academically, North Royalton makes the best of good teachers and high parent involvement to achieve two 10s and three 9s among its schools, with 90% of its graduates entering college.”
The link to the photo/headline is: http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/05/best-schools-for-your-housing-buck-business-beltway-greatschools_slide_26.html
Story: http://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/moving/slideshows/top-public-schools-100k.gs?content=2337&page=5
The district’s profile link is: http://www.greatschools.org/ohio/north-royalton/?s_cid=forbes
GreatSchools is a source of information on school performance. It offers a listing of 200,000 public and private schools serving students from preschool through high school and more than 800,000 parent ratings and reviews.
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there is a City EEE Committee Meeting, School Board Work Session, Election Day and SCENE Meeting.
City Earth Energy Environment Committee Meeting on May 3rd at 7pm @ North Royalton City Hall, 13834 Ridge Road, North Royalton, OH 44133.
May 4th is Election Day! Polls open are open from 6:30 am - 7:30 pm. If you don’t know where your polling location is, please click on this link to find out where to vote
http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/My-Polling-Location.aspx
The School Board will meet on May 4th 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 April Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that may come before the Board.
The North Royalton School District will host the next SCENE event at 7pm May 6th in the Royal View Elementary School Media Center, 13220 Ridge Rd. SCENE, which stands for school community exchange night for education, is an informal opportunity to ask questions of the school district administration. Hope to see you there!
Have a Great Week!
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
This Tuesday May 4th is Election Day, just a reminder that the North Royalton School District has a renewal levy on the ballot. This renewal levy WILL NOT increase taxes and passage is vital to allow our district to maintain current programs and services. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors to vote YES on issue 8! Thank you for your support!
If you 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.
LAST WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
Student Adriana Krasniansky was selected as Martin Essex Scholar. North Royalton High School junior, Adriana Krasniansky, is one of approximately 60 students in Ohio selected as a Martin Essex Scholar. Miss Krasniansky was chosen through a highly competitive application process. She will be attending the Martin W. Essex School for the Gifted for one week this summer at Ohio State University. The program, for students with exceptional ability, fosters personal and interpersonal growth through activities that enhance student academic learning, cultivate leadership and social responsibility, and allow for the exploration of a variety of vocational opportunities. The school is funded through private donations. Miss Krasniansky ranks third in her class of 396 students and has a 4.0 grade point average. She founded the high school debate club and serves as club president. Her other activities and honors include: publicity chair of French Club, member of the track and field team, news editor of the “Royal News”, Link Crew Leader, Student Government representative, National Honor Society, contributing writer to “Inkwell” Literary Magazine, Green Team member, Ukrainian Youth Group Leader, Summer Camp Counselor, student reporter for local newspapers, member of church choir and piano accompanist for student choirs.
“America’s 25 Best Schools for Your Housing Buck”
Just in case you didn’t hear, the North Royalton City Schools was featured on www.forbes.com for being one of “America’s 25 Best Schools for Your Housing Buck.” In a recent rating from GreatSchools, North Royalton scored a 9 out of 10 based on its test results thus making the top 25 list. North Royalton was among the top 10 cities in the country that offer families excellent public schools and median home prices between $100K and $200K in this recent study.
The article states:
“Oompah-pah! Oompah-pah! The marching band at North Royalton High School is one of the best in Ohio: It has trumpeted at the Rose Bowl and Indianapolis 500, with between 250 and 400 students enrolled in its ranks annually. Band leader Marty Lydecker is retiring soon, after 36 years of waving his baton. Five choirs also chime here in this suburb near Cleveland. With small-town amenities like an old hardware store, tailor shops, and a shoe repair shop, North Royalton also boasts great outdoor space including a new 15-acre park with walking trails, a community garden, and natural springs in the heart of town. Academically, North Royalton makes the best of good teachers and high parent involvement to achieve two 10s and three 9s among its schools, with 90% of its graduates entering college.”
The link to the photo/headline is: http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/05/best-schools-for-your-housing-buck-business-beltway-greatschools_slide_26.html
Story: http://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/moving/slideshows/top-public-schools-100k.gs?content=2337&page=5
The district’s profile link is: http://www.greatschools.org/ohio/north-royalton/?s_cid=forbes
GreatSchools is a source of information on school performance. It offers a listing of 200,000 public and private schools serving students from preschool through high school and more than 800,000 parent ratings and reviews.
THIS WEEK IN YOUR SCHOOL BOARD
This week there is a City EEE Committee Meeting, School Board Work Session, Election Day and SCENE Meeting.
City Earth Energy Environment Committee Meeting on May 3rd at 7pm @ North Royalton City Hall, 13834 Ridge Road, North Royalton, OH 44133.
May 4th is Election Day! Polls open are open from 6:30 am - 7:30 pm. If you don’t know where your polling location is, please click on this link to find out where to vote
http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/My-Polling-Location.aspx
The School Board will meet on May 4th 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 April Regular Meeting agenda items, and such other matters that may come before the Board.
The North Royalton School District will host the next SCENE event at 7pm May 6th in the Royal View Elementary School Media Center, 13220 Ridge Rd. SCENE, which stands for school community exchange night for education, is an informal opportunity to ask questions of the school district administration. Hope to see you there!
Have a Great Week!
Dan Langshaw
North Royalton School Board Member
440-785-4240
www.danlangshaw.com
“Putting Students First”
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