District Receives Awards for Positive Behaviors
The Cardinal Local School District has received their two bronze awards from the Ohio PBIS Network and State Support Team 4. The plaques were given out during a conference on December 1st in Wilmington, Ohio. District administrators also presented on Cardinal’s PBIS implementation during the conference.
Jordak Elementary and Cardinal Middle schools are each being recognized for their successful implementation of the positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) within their buildings. The schools are just two of nine in Lake and Geauga counties to receive recognition. “PBIS has been a huge part of our daily routine within all of the buildings at Cardinal,” says PBIS Coach Sherry Peters. “It’s still a relatively new concept within the district, this is the third year we’ve been working to implement and our efforts seem to be paying off – it’s really catching on with students and staff, so this is really exciting to be recognized for our work in this area!” According to the Ohio PBIS Network, bronze level schools can document evidence of a comprehensive system of behavioral supports at the first level. The essential elements in this level are implemented with fidelity and consistency across all school settings.
Bronze level schools consistently utilized data-based problem solving in existing team structures. These schools could produce evidence of organized team meeting notes and data based program planning.
Pictured In Bottom Left Photo: From left SST4 member Anthony Pizutti, Krista Dickens, PBIS Coach Sherry Peters, JES/CIS Principal Kelly Bearer, CMS Teacher Elisabeth Robinson, Superintendent Dr. Scott J. Hunt, and SST4 member Carrie McClure. Cardinal staff are presented with two bronze awards for PBIS efforts at Jordak Elementary and Cardinal Middle Schools.
Kiwanis Donates to Key Club to Provide Meals
The CHS Key Club would like to thank the East Geauga Kiwanis Club for their extremely generous donation of $500.00 to support the group’s effort to put together Thanksgiving food baskets for families in need. The donation follows a presentation from Key Club President Dawn S. and Vice President Megan T. to the Kiwanis about the Key Club’s holiday service projects. Key Club is a high school service club sponsored by the East Geauga Kiwanis Club, the groups work hand in hand to help serve others.
The group is also planning to provide items to families for Christmas as well. Thank you for your generosity!
Pictured In Top Left Photo: CHS Key Club members Morgan S., Megan T., and Jordan W., shop for items to make Thanksgiving food baskets for families in the area. Items were able to be purchased for six families thanks to generous donations from the East Geauga Kiwanis, school clubs, and district families and staff.
Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
The Cardinal High School Relay For Life team is holding a gift wrapping fundraiser. Gift wrapping will be done for donations during the boys home basketball game December 20th. Wrapping services will be provided from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and will be located near the CHS gym. There will be some wrapping paper provided but you are more than welcome to bring your own paper. If gift boxes are needed for your present to be wrapped you must bring your own boxes.
CMS Paw Pride Winners
Congratulations to the following CMS Paw PRIDE winners for the week ending December 2: 5th grade – Anna L.; Emma G.; 6th grade – Tristan W.; Chance C.; 7th grade – Kaden M. Stevie H. Still no 8th graders participating – hopefully we’ll see them getting recognition again soon! Keep up the great work everyone!
