Knightly News - Van Buren Schools

Knightly News
Van Buren Local School
217 South Main Street
Van Buren, Ohio 45889
Volume: 29 No.:2
October 2008
Published nine times per year.
Superintendent's Office — 299-3578 High School — 299-3384 Elementary — 299-3416
Van Buren 2008 Homecoming
Back Row: Junior Escort Alex Anderbery, Senior Escort Edward Worthy, Senior Escort Kevin Ragless, King Josh Gilliland, Senior Escort Michael Ryder, Senior Escort Clay Eaton, Sophomore Escort
Brandon Lucas, Freshman Escort Joseph Simon. Front Row: Junior Attendant Stephanie Jett, Senior Attendant Nadine Akra, Senior Attendant Brittany Fagan; Queen Tayler Finsel, Senior Attendant
Bailey Heminger, Senior Attendant Holly Kendrick, Sophomore Attendant Brooke Barnhisel, Freshman Attendant Elizabeth Kniss.
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Supt.'s News
Knightly News
October 2008
VB Welcomes New Teachers & Staff
Message from the Superintendent
The Van Buren Schools can be proud of another “Excellent” state report card. Our
latest report card rates the Van Buren Schools as “Excellent with Distinction”. Of the
600 plus public school districts and numerous private and community schools through
out the state, only 74 school districts received this rating.
This rating is the result of hard work, collaboration, and a strong sense of pride and
responsibility that defines the students, staff, parents, and community of the Van
Buren Schools. I am often asked to explain our success at Van Buren. People often
want to know what programs we are running or what methodologies we are employing.
The reason for our success is people. Many of the other schools who ask me this
question discover that they are using many of the same programs and techniques that
we are using. I attribute the difference to being the people involved and the attitude
that they take in achieving this goal. Community support and expectations of the
school, parents’ belief in the importance of education, hard work by the students, and
a positive highly motivated attitude of the staff make this rating possible. A heart felt
thank you to everyone for making this possible.
The new parking lot has helped to improve the beauty and functionality of our
school. The old lot was in need of major repairs. Everything has been completed in
the new lot except for the installation of the new lighting which is currently back
ordered. The primary focus of the design of the parking lot was centered on the safety
and security of our students. The traffic patterns were designed to create the safest
possible environment for our students. All school traffic was diverted to entering the
school premises from the rear entrance to the school. This way the front parking lot’s
use was limited to high school students and parents dropping off and picking up their
child. I realize that there is a traffic back up many mornings just before school begins.
The two biggest contributors to this back up are everyone trying to enter the lot all at
once during a very short time period and individuals dropping off student’s one car load
at a time. We do not have the space to create a three lane entrance to the school,
and creating more than one drop off lane would jeopardize the safety of students by
causing students being dropped off in one lane to cross in front of cars in another drop
off lane. Altering ones drop off time by a few minutes may help to alleviate this
congestion. Another action which would be helpful is for more than one car at a time
would discharge students. Currently what we have observed is that as a line forms one
car pulls up to the turn near the elementary and lets students out of the car. That car
leaves, the next car pulls up to the same spot, and then lets students out of their car,
and so on, and so on. What would increase the efficiency of the process would be
if three or four cars would let their students out at the same time. This would result
in the line moving faster and not backing up as far as it sometimes does now.
After slowing down for the summer, the strategic planning process is back up and
running. Many of the five action committees have been meeting and developing plans.
We are still in need of some community members to step up and participate on the
school finance committee. Please contact me by phone 419-299-3578 or email
tmyers@vbschools.net if you are interested in this committee.
Meijers Supports the Van Buren Academic Boosters
If you shop at Meijers, you could be supporting the Academic Boosters.
Meijers offers a Community Rewards program where the Academic Boosters
can earn 1% on eligible purchases made with PIN-based debit or cash when a
valid Meijer 1 Card is swiped. Our group could earn 2% on eligible purchases
made with a Meijer Credit Card. It is simple to enroll. Stop in the high school
office for a brochure and application or simply go to www.meijer.com/rewards
and be sure to register our code number 810492. Shop til you drop and know
you are supporting the Academic Boosters.
Tricia Basinger
Tricia is joining Van Buren this year
as a third grade teacher. She is a high
school graduate of St. Wendelin in Fostoria
and received her Bachelors degree in
Early Childhood Education from The University of Toledo. She also earned her
masters degree in Reading from The University of Findlay. Tricia worked for Lakota
Local Schools for five years as a Title I
teacher and Literacy Coordinator before
deciding to explore her opportunities for a
classroom position. She decided to see
what Van Buren had to offer, and she is
very happy she did! Tricia is very excited
to be part of the Van Buren family. She
lives in Fostoria with her husband, Chris,
her 11 month old son, Tommy, and her
dog, Molly. Tricia is very excited to start
the next step in her career with the welcoming community of Van Buren Schools!
Andy Fields
Andy graduated from Liberty Benton
High School, and attended the University
of Findlay where he earned his Bachelors
Degree in Middle Childhood Education
grades 4-9 in Math and Social Studies.
He also played baseball at the University
of Findlay. Andy has been coaching
baseball here at VB for two years and will
continue to do so this year as well. This
is his first year teaching at Van Buren, 8th
grade Math and Social Studies. Previously he taught grades 6-9 Math at Alliance Academy, inner city Toledo for two
years. Andy lives near Mt. Blanchard
with his wife Brandy. Andy and his wife
are very excited to be a part of the Van
Buren Schools and Community.
Preview
Night
presented by
The Association
Wednesday,
October 22, 2008
at 8:00 PM
Van Buren Auditorium
FREE-WILL DONATION
ACCEPTED AS ADMISSION
Ashley Irwin
This is Ashley’s first year at Van
Buren as a high school math teacher.
She attended Walsh University, where
she double-majored in Mathematics and
Knightly News
October 2008
VB Welcomes New Teachers & Staff
Adolescence to Young Adult Education.
She taught her first year part-time at
Green High School in Northeast Ohio and
has recently made the move to Findlay.
Ashley is very excited to be a part of the
fanie (26) married to Ed, is an RN at
Mansfield intensive care unit; and Nicole
(22) is a student at Kent State studying
sports medicine. She has 2 stepchildren
Lindsay (27) and Dusty (25). Brenda has
one very precious grandson who will be
one in December (on her birthday!). His
name is Felix and he is Josh’s son. She
also has four stepgrandsons. She has
replaced her kids at home with dogs, Baily
and Betsy. Brenda and her husband love
to spend time outdoors, watching college
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Faculty/Staff Recognition
Congratulations to the following teachers and staff who were
recognized at the Teacher/Staff Work Day at the beginning of the
school year. The day began with a breakfast and then followed
with special recognitions and meetings.
5 years of Service - Cindy Colgate, Lisa McIntosh, Sally McKinley, Jamie Travoli. Not
Pictured: Matt Bostdorff, Kim Greer.
Van Buren staff!
George Lehman
George is a graduate of Findlay High
School and still lives in Findlay. He
enjoys spending time with his son Cody
(17). He also enjoys spending time outdoors and deer hunting with his family and
friends. George has worked construction
most of his life and still enjoys doing it. He
is looking forward to working for Van
Buren Schools.
Brenda Spence
Brenda is from Bowling Green and
just moved to Arcadia three years ago.
Her husband is Rick and he works at
Whirlpool. She has three children: Joshua
(28) married to Joy, is a student at BGSU
and manager at Starbucks in BG; Ste-
football, and spending time with their kids.
Go Irish!!!!!!
Wendy Sunderman
Wendy is joining the Van Buren Middle
School this year after a year hiatus from
teaching. Wendy taught Middle School
English at Maumee Valley Country Day
school in Toledo, Ohio for eleven years
before giving in to the 90 mile round-trip
commute. She is a 1994 graduate of Penn
State University, The Behrend College,
where she was named Female Athlete of
the Year in 1994. She has a Master of
Science in Teaching from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and she
has published an article in The English
Journal on teaching Lord of the Flies, as
well as the article, Learning is Synonymous with Fun in an Independent School
anthology. She is very happy to be back
in the classroom with middle school students.
15 years of Service Dick Lehman
10 years of Service - Chris Kniss, Brian Bratt, Neal
Mackedanz
20 years of Service - Kathy Wasson, Tom Carey, Dana Patterson,
Lynnette Griffith
30 years of Service - Not Picture: Sandra Munsey
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High School News
Say VBAB at Domino’s Pizza on October 16
Dine out at Domino’s Pizza and support the Van Buren Academic Boosters. On
Thursday, October 16, 2008, Domino’s Pizza in Findlay will graciously support the
Academic Boosters by giving them a percentage of their total sales for the entire day.
All you need to do is provide a Domino’s flyer with our “special code” on it, or simply
share our code – VBAB, with the person taking your order. Please plan to eat at
Domino’s Pizza on Thursday, October 16, 2008, and be sure to say VBAB!
The Academic Boosters will use the proceeds from the Van Buren Domino’s Pizza
Day to support their Community Presentation Event on Friday, May 15, 2009. This
year the Academic Boosters will sponsor an author visit by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Margaret Peterson Haddix is the author of several young adolescent books including:
Just Ella, Among the Hidden, Running Out of Time, Turnabout, Leaving Fishers, Don’t
You Dare Read This Mrs. Dunphrey and The Girl With 500 Middle Names. She has
won several awards including the International Reading Association Award, Children’s
Book Award, American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults, and Quick
Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers as well as several citations and State
Reader’s Choice Awards.
More information on the Margaret Peterson Haddix author visit will be presented
as this event draws near. Thank you for your continued support of the Academic
Boosters. We will see you at Domino’s Pizza on Thursday, October 16, 2008, and
don’t forget to say, “VBAB”.
VAN BUREN ACADEMIC BOOSTERS DRAWING
Win a $50 Lunch Account Credit
Join the Academic Boosters today and receive a chance to win a $50 lunch
credit to your student’s account! For every $10 donated to the Academic Booster
fund, your child will receive one chance at winning a $50 lunch credit.
The Academic Booster’s goal is to foster and support academic growth of the
students and faculty at Van Buren Middle School and High School.
Come to our meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the
Community Room, or contact the High School office to make a donation or to get
on the Academic Booster email list to be made aware of all we do. We welcome
your ideas and support!
The drawing will be held on October 27, 2008. The winning lunch credit can
be applied to an elementary, a middle school, or a high school student’s lunch
account. To enter please fill out the entry form below and return it to the high
school office with your donation included. Please make your checks payable to
VB Academic Boosters. Thank you for supporting the students and teachers at
Van Buren Schools!
Name: _________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
_________________________________________
Phone #: _________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________
Please mail to: Van Buren Academic Boosters
c/o Van Buren High School
217 South Main Street, Van Buren, OH 45889
October 2008
Booster News
You’re Invited!
Tuesday,
October 28, 2008
Senior Citizen
Luncheon
The Van Buren High School National Honor Society, along
with Van Buren’s Booster Groups, is sponsoring a Senior
Citizen Luncheon. Join us at 10:30 A.M. for a concert
in the High School Auditorium featuring our High School
Choir and Marching Band. A complimentary lunch will be
served in the Community Room immediately following the
concert.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 21,
by calling the VBHS office (419-299-3384).
Van Buren High School/Middle School Guidance
• Millstream representatives will be here on November 11 to meet with all sophomores about courses that are available to them at Millstream for next year.
• All sophomores will be taking the PLAN test on November 4. This is the pre ACT
test and will help them prepare for future ACT testing as well as give them a career
profile that will be used in their sophomore English class.
• Seniors need to get their college applications in by December 1. Many of the
colleges and universities have their scholarship deadlines at that time also. If
students are taking the October ACT testing they can wait to send in applications
until we have those results in the middle of November. If not, they should send their
college applications in at any time before December 1. Seniors are also reminded
that they must contact the guidance office when sending in college applications
so we can send in a high school transcript.
• The school home page on the internet has all the updated guidance information,
scholarships, as well as current news available for viewing. There is also a link to
the OGT practice test, which is a graduation requirement for all Ohio high school
students. The OGT make-up testing will be the week of October 20 for those
students who still need to pass one or more sections.
• All 8th graders will be attending Millstream on October 30 to participate in their
Future Options program to learn more about Millstream and their programs.
• Liberty-Benton will be hosting a free ACT review session on Monday, October 13
and Monday, October 20. Any student who plans on taking the ACT test sometime
this year is welcome to attend. Sessions will start at 7:00 P.M. each night. Fliers
will be sent home with all juniors and seniors.
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Community News
Golden Apple Award
Nominate an
Outstanding
Findlay/Hancock County
Teacher!
The Findlay Rotary Club
is looking for three
outstanding teachers!
The Rotary Golden Apple
Award, signifying teaching
excellence, is awarded
each year to outstanding
teachers in the
elementary, middle and
high schools of Findlay/
Hancock County.
Who is Eligible
Nominees must:
• teach full-time in a
Findlay or Hancock County
School
• have a minimum of
three years in their current
school system
• have spent a majority of
their time in the classroom
No self-nominations will be
allowed, and teachers may
not receive the Golden
Apple more than once.
The club hopes the Golden
Apple Awards will enhance
the public’s respect for
teachers and help attract
What Finalists Receive
new, dedicated people to
the teaching profession.
The Findlay Rotary Club will
honor the three outstanding
You are invited to
teachers at an awards
nominate a Findlay/
dinner in the spring. Each of
Hancock County School
the three outstanding
teacher who made a
teachers will receive a
dramatic difference in
Golden Apple Award and a
a student’s life. The
$2,500 cash award.
Rotary Club will accept
nominations of outstanding
teachers until November
November 15.
1.
5.
How Semi-Finalists and
Finalists are Selected
A community selection
committee, comprised of
interested, civic-minded
people, will screen the
outstanding teachers
nominated and choose nine
semi-finalists (three each
from the elementary,
middle and high school
levels). These semifinalists then will be
recommended to the
Rotary Golden Apple Award
Committee. The Rotary
committee will select the
three finalists.
So, Help Us!
If you know a teacher who
has improved the life of a
student through excellent,
dedicated teaching,
nominate that teacher for
the Findlay Rotary Club’s
Golden Apple Award!
Nominations also may be
submitted on-line through
the Rotary website:
www.findlayrotary.org
Teacher nomination forms are available at all school principals’ offices,
The Rotary website or by calling the rotary office 419-422-7557.
BOOK FAIRS!!
Mrs. Twining and Mrs. Teaman are gearing up for their autumn Scholastic
Book Fairs. The Middle School Book Fair will be held in the Middle School/High
School Library beginning on Friday, November 21 and will continue on November
24 & 25. We will have evening hours to coincide with MS/HS parent/teacher
conferences.
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Teen Programs
September 5, 2:30 - 4:30 P.M. Friday Fun – Join us after school in the Teen
area of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library for board games, puzzles, a graffiti
table and more! For grades 6-12
September 16, 2:30 - 4:20 P.M. Duct Tape Wallets – Come make your own
duct tape wallet! In the teen area of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library.
October 3, 2:30 - 4:30 P. M. Friday Fun – Join us after school in the Teen area
of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library for board games, puzzles, a graffiti table
and more! For grades 6-12
October 18, 2:00 - 3:30 P.M. Murder Mystery – Who would want to harm the
star of the high school soccer team? Detectives in grades 6-12 are needed to help
solve the mystery! In the Teen area of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library.
Registration starts October 4 at the Reference Desk, 419-422-1712, ext. 245.
Teen Book Discussion Blog - Check out the Findlay-Hancock County Public
Library’s new Teen Books blog! This is your place to tell us what you think about what
you’re reading. Log on often to see what other teens are reading, get recommendations on great new reads and comment on our discussion books. Find the Teen Books
blog on our webpage www.findlaylibrary.org. Choose Teen Blog from the Teen drop
down menu at the top of the page.
Teen Trivia - Test your brain with our monthly contest. Pick up a form in the
Young Adult Area, on the Bookmobile, or at the Arlington branch. A winner will be
drawn from all correct entries at the end of the month.
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Knightly News
Middle School News
October 2008
Elementary News
News from MS Principal Jay Clark
WEB Welcomes Class of 2015 to VBMS
Our students are working hard to make VBMS a place “Where Everybody
Belongs”. WEB leaders, a group of eighth grade mentors, trained over the summer
in preparation for their sixth grade orientation day. Using a number of activities, the
WEB leaders instilled the culture of a school where students feel invited to learn.
Additionally, WEB leaders are charged with carrying this into their daily lives not only
as WEB leaders, but as 8th grade students. On the first day of school, WEB leaders
wore their shirts so sixth graders could feel comfortable approaching them with
questions. Thanks to Mrs. Huffman, Mr. Bunn, and the WEB leaders for making the
start of the year special. Their work isn’t finished — the WEB groups will meet
throughout the year for social activities and follow-up sessions.
Sixth grade students and their WEB leaders work on an activity at 6th grade orientation
Coffee Talk with Clark: Middle School Parent Coffees
Our first coffee in mid-September centered on the important aspects of a school
meeting the needs of young adolescents. Thanks to the parents who were able to
make it! Parents and interested community members are invited to discuss middle
school matters over a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. We hope you are able to
make it as we work through the “’tween” years together! The next coffee is scheduled
for Tuesday, December 16 at 7:00 P.M. in the community room. Please RSVP to
dkeeran@vbschools.net or by calling the school office (419-299-3384).
I was the
First
Astronaut
to set foot
on another
Planet?
On September 18, 2006, Anousheh Ansari captured headlines around the world
as the first female private space explorer. She also earned a place in history as the
fourth private explorer to visit space and the first astronaut of Iranian descent. She
blasted off for an eight-day expedition aboard the International Space Station as part
of the Expedition 14 crew of the Soyuz TMA-9, which included NASA astronaut
Michael Lopez-Alegria and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin. This was the
accomplishment of a lifelong dream for her.
While in space, Anousheh wrote a blog that invited readers to share her
experience. This summer, Anousheh sponsored a What If? Competition for all
students throughout the United States in grades 1-5. The competition challenged
students to write a creative letter to a friend or relative describing either a trip to a planet
or describing a planet to visit. Out of the many entries received, three Van Buren
Students placed! Congratulations to Kailee Missler who received second place in the
1st – 2nd grade level competition and Callie Spears (first place) and Cole Ohlrich (second
place) in the 3rd – 5th grade level competition. They will be recognized at an awards
dinner in Dallas, Texas. To see their entries and photos, please visit: http://
www.anoushehansari.com/education/whatif.php
Lights… Camera… Action
VBMS Video Announcements Premier August 25
Thanks to the technical expertise of Mr. Kniss and a dedicated crew of students,
Van Buren Middle School enjoys daily video announcements that are broadcast on our
classroom televisions. A number of students and classes have gotten involved — from
writing commercials to serving as “anchors” for the broadcast. This project is such a
terrific relevant opportunity for our students giving them an authentic audience for their
writing and speaking skills. We all know that the toughest crowd to address is our
peers.
Mr. Kniss spent the summer learning new software and preparing the “studio” (his
office) in the elementary building. This includes a camera, lighting, a green screen,
and teleprompter. Thanks to Mr. Kniss and our budding broadcasters for their work!
Parents and community members are also welcome to view the broadcast on the
middle school webpage. This is updated daily at about 10:00 A.M.
Eighth grader Alexis Kelley rehearses the video announcements. Students are gaining
valuable experience in front of the camera while delivering vital school information to
their peers.
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October 2008
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Elementary News
Knights’ Fest is Friday, October 31!
On October 31 from 12:00 noon – 2:30 P.M., the Van Buren
Elementary will be hosting “Knights’ Fest” in the elementary gym
and cafeteria. This activity will be open to all Van Buren Elementary
students, their parents, younger siblings and community members.
This festival will highlight the Middle Ages theme. All students will dress in a
costume that represents this time period instead of dressing in traditional Halloween
costumes.
On the day of Knights’ Fest, the students will be enjoying a medieval luncheon.
Parents and younger siblings are invited to line up along Main Street at 12:00 noon
for the “Grand Parade”. Please note that parking is available on Main Street and side
streets, if the parking lot is full. Please avoid parking in the bus garage area. At
approximately 12:15 P.M., the King and Queen (Mr. Lehman and Mrs. Murphy) will
be introduced to the townspeople (families waiting outside) and the parade will begin.
The parade will travel from the stop light in front of the school to the town square and
back. After the parade, everyone is invited to the auditorium in the high school for a
medieval musical performance by the 4th and 5th grades. Following the performance,
everyone will travel to the castle for games (located in the gym) and crafts (located in
the cafeteria). Once in the elementary, no strollers will be permitted in the cafeteria
and gym. A stroller parking area will be provided. All Festivities will end at 2:30 P.M.
Students will then return to their classrooms to prepare to go home.
Please keep the following information in mind as you prepare for the festivities.
·
No swords are allowed.
·
Avoid parking in the bus garage area. Parking is available on Main Street and
side streets.
·
After the performance in the auditorium, please allow students and teachers
to return to the elementary first. Guests may follow. Talk with your child to
designate a meeting place that is in the Grand Hall.
·
No strollers will be permitted in the cafeteria and gym.
·
If you are picking up your child, you must send a note to your child’s teacher.
Students may be picked up after the festival at your child’s classroom. DO NOT TAKE
YOUR CHILD WITHOUT CONSULTING HIS/HER TEACHER.
Come frolic in the castle!
Due to safety laws, we must account for all visitors during Knights' Fest. If
you will be attending Knight's Fest, please list the names of all visitors and
bring this ticket with you to turn in at the elementary office. This will help
you avoid a long sign-in line. Thank you!
Our Post Office Visit
On Thursday, September 18, Postmaster Ed Wymer visited the 2nd grade
classrooms. Mr. Wymer informed the students of the various stages that a letter goes
through after you drop it in the mailbox. The students had a lot of questions for Mr.
Wymer! He showed them a number of different stamps with a variety of designs on
them. He then let them postmark their own package! He provided each student with
an envelope of U.S. Mail goodies! The following day each class walked to the Van
Buren Post Office and Mr. Wymer gave them a tour of the post office. We each
deposited a letter that was being sent to someone special at home! Thanks to Mr.
Wymer and his assistant from North Baltimore for sharing their time with us!
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Yearbook News
High School News
PEOPLE WHO PURCHASED COPIES OF THE 2008 KNIGHT
Anyone who purchased a copy of the 2008 Knight can pick it up at the school at
their earliest convenience. The easiest way to ensure that your yearbook is ready for
you when you arrive is to call the school (299-3384) the day before you plan to pick
up the yearbook so Mr. Bratt can have it waiting for you in the office. If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Bratt at 299-3384 ext. 407.
Also, the following alumni need to pick up their copies of the 2008 Knight that they
ordered: Ashley Aukerman, Jan Pedro Margies, Eric Dehnhoff, Jonatan Nissen, Jason
Thomas. Please stop to pick those up in the high school office at your earliest
convenience.
Thank you again for your support of Van Buren and our yearbook.
Yearbook Orders
Thank you to all who purchased a copy of the 2008 Knight. Last year's staff put
in a lot of hard work to create a book that our community can be proud of, and this year's
staff is working hard to do the same.
The 2009 Knight will again include the high school, middle school, and elementary
photos. The first yearbook sale was held September 22 - 26, 2008, and has been
extended to Christmas break. The price is $45.00 again this year. A student can have
his/her name stamped onto the book for $5.50, and protective plastic covers can be
purchased for $2.50. A student can fill out the form on this page and give it to his/her
teacher (elementary) or give it to Mr. Bratt in Room 235. When your student makes
an order, please make sure that if he/she is paying by check, the check is made
payable to the 2009 Knight for the number of books purchased. Any high school
student who purchases a yearbook is guaranteed to appear at least three times or that
student will get his/her money back.
The yearbook staff thanks you for your support of the Knight, and we look forward
to serving you in the future. If there are any questions, please contact Mr. Bratt,
yearbook adviser, at (419) 299-3384 (ext. 407).
Order Form for the 2009 Knight
Van Buren Elementary, Middle School and High School
Name _______________________________________________________
Grade/Teacher ______________________________ Date _____________
$45.00 each
$5.50 each
Price of the 2009 Knight in FULL COLOR (coverage of the whole
school including the elementary, middle school, and high school)
Price to have your name put on your yearbook
Write how you would like your name to appear
__________________________________________
$2.50 each
Parents/Guardians of SENIORS!!!
This is a reminder that the yearbook staff would ideally like to have all senior and
baby pictures by Thanksgiving break. We realize that not all of you can make this
deadline, so if there will be problems meeting it, please let Brian Bratt, the yearbook
adviser, know either by phone (419-299-3384 x407) or email (bbratt@vbschools.net).
We really want to have all of the seniors in the yearbook, so please make an
appointment to have the pictures taken if you have not already done so. Remember,
if you will not be able to have your student’s pictures in by Thanksgiving break, please
contact Brian Bratt so that arrangements can be made.
There is a limited supply of extra copies of the 2008 Knight available
for $55.00 from Mr. Bratt in room 235. Feel free to call (419-2993384) or e-mail him (bbratt@vbschools.net) to reserve your copy.
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please call 1-800-GIVE BLOOD.
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Bloodmobile Scheduled
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
in the High School Band Room
Sponsored by National Honor Society
Early dismissals have been scheduled for
Teacher Inservice meetings.
Students will be dismissed at 1:00 P.M.
Please mark your calendar with the following dates:
Friday, December 5, 2008
Friday, February 20, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Plastic protective cover for your book
Please fill out the following form and return it to your teacher (elementary) or
Mr. Bratt in room 235 (middle and high school). Thank you, and enjoy your
yearbook!
Quantity
October 2008
Item
2009 Knight
Name on Book
Plastic Cover
Price/Unit
$45.00
$5.50
$2.50
Please make all checks payable to: 2009 Knight.
TOTAL
Total Amount
National Junior Honor Society Induction
will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
@ 7:00 P.M. at Arlington High School.
National Honor Society Induction will be held on
Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 7:30 P.M.
at Van Buren High School.
October 2008
Knightly News
Page 9
Sport News
All Sports Passes & Season Tickets for 2008-2009
Effective the 2008-2009 school year, all BVC JV/Varsity tickets prices will be $6 for adults and
$4 for students. Middle School prices remain the same at $3 Adult and $2 Student. Van Buren School
will once again be offering an All Sports Pass which will entitle the pass holder into every regular home
sporting event, (this does not include the Van Buren Wrestling Invitational or either of the track
invitationals). These passes are non-transferable. The family members, upon purchasing the passes,
will have their names put on a pass. Passes must be present to enter the event. It does not matter
how many members are in the family...the cost for the family pass is $250.00.
1. FAMILY PASS - $250. This plan includes general admission for the parents and all immediate
family members in grades 1-12. It includes all home athletic events, junior high through
varsity.
2. STUDENT ALL SPORTS PASS - $75. General admission for any student, grades 1-12 to
all home athletic contests, junior high through varsity.
3. ADULT ALL SPORTS PASS - $125. General admission for one adult to all home athletic
contests, junior high through varsity.
4. SEASON BOYS BASKETBALL PASS - $60/ADULT, $40/STUDENT. General admission for
all home boys’ varsity basketball games.
5. SEASON RESERVED BOYS BASKETBALL PASS - $80/ADULT. Reserved seating for
all home boys’ varsity basketball games.
6. SEASON GIRLS BASKETBALL PASS - $60/ADULT, $40/STUDENT. General admission for
all home girls’ varsity basketball games.
NOTES:
1. You may order your passes by filling out the following application and mailing to this address:
Van Buren High School c/o Randy Ebling
217 South Main Street
Van Buren, Ohio 45889
2. Senior Citizens - Van Buren School residents, 65 years of age or older, will be admitted to
all HOME games free of charge (barring a pre-sale due to demand). Senior citizens can also
order a pass with this application. You do NOT need a new pass every year.
3. All pass holders, including senior citizens, will receive a pass. You must have your pass to
enter the game. This will help our ticket takers greatly. Thank you.
4. If you want a Family All Sports Pass and still reserve basketball seats, it will be an additional
$20.00 per seat.
5. If you have any questions, please call the athletic department at (419) 299-3384 ext. 305.
Name:____________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
All-Sports Pass:
Family: _____ @ $250.00 = $ _______
Adult: _____ @ $125.00 = $ _______
Student: _____ @ $75.00 = $ _______
Girls Basketball Season Tickets:
Adult: ____ @ $60.00 = $ ______
Student: ____ @ $40.00 = $ ______
Total: = $ _______
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Van Buren Local Schools
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Attn: Randy Ebling, Athletic Director
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217 S. Main Street,
Boys Reserved Basketball Season Tickets: 123456789012345678901234567890121234567
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Van Buren, OH 45889
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Adult: ____ @ $80.00 = $ ______
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Boys Basketball Season Tickets:
Adult: ____ @ $60.00 = $ ______
Student: ____ @ $40.00 = $ ______
Total: = $ _______
Total: = $ _______
Names to be listed on passes:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Attention Boys Basketball Fans
•
Boys basketball reserved seat holders from last year must
renew their seats by October 29 by mail or in person with Mr.
Randy Ebling. The seats must be paid for at that time, if not
already paid. Those that do not renew by October 29, risk
losing those seats to others.
•
Boys basketball reserved seat holders for the 2008-2009
season that have renewed, may request to switch seats by
going to Mr. Ebling's office on Monday, November 3 between
3:00 and 6:00 P.M. or Tuesday, November 4 from 8:00 A.M.
to noon.
•
Residents who wish to purchase boys basketball reserved
seats may do so starting Monday, November 10 by mail or
by stopping by Mr. Ebling's office between 7:30 A.M. and
4:00 P.M. weekdays.
Procedures for AWAY GAMES or TOURNAMENTS
Anytime a limited number of tickets are available for AWAY GAMES or
TOURNAMENTS, the following sequence of procedures will be in effect.
1.Basketball program personnel*:
a. Limit 2 - Less than 1,000 tickets available
b. Limit 4 - Less than 2,000 tickets available
c. Limit 8 - 2,000 or more available
2.Season Pass holder: (1 per pass)
a. Limit one per season pass (if tickets not purchased above)
b. Limit one per reserved seat (if tickets not purchased above)
c. Limit one per student pass (if tickets not purchased above)
3.Students: (1 per student)
a. Limit one student ticket per student (if tickets not purchased
above)
4.Employees: (2 per employee)
a. Limit 2 adult tickets per employee (if tickets not purchased
above)
5.Community: (2 per member)
a. Limit 2 adult tickets per community member (if tickets not
purchased above)
6.Alumni: (2 per Alumni)
a. Limit 2 adult tickets per alumni (if tickets not purchased above)
7.First come, first served basis
*Program personnel includes:
Coaches, Statisticians, Players (V/JV/9th), Video Recorder,
Managers, Scorers table, Cheerleaders (V/JV),
Administration, Announcer
Knightly News
Page 10
October 2008
Fundraiser Infomation
Booster News
“Lucky” Lady Knights
Hats and Visors
Show your support to the
Lady Knights Golf Team and
commemorate their successful season by purchasing an orange and black
“plaid” hat or visor for only
$12.
Contact Coach Rhonda Nye
if interested by calling
419-299-3384 ext. 422, or
emailing rnye@vbschools.net
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at 2:00 A.M. Sunday morning,
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November 2, 2008.
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Daylight Savings Time ends!
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Black Knight Wear on Sale
Now
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Visit Van Buren Local School
at our website
www.vbschools.net
Embroidered
O. Holloway Pullover V-Neck .... $40
P. Holloway Adrenaline Jacket . $42
Q. Holloway Sable Pants ......... $36
R. Knit Hat ............................... $10
Please add $4.50 per X
on Holloway items.
Thank You for your Order!
Homeroom/First Period Teacher ______________________
YOUTH
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Van Buren Athletic Boosters Officers
Ed May – President
Anita Huber – Vice President
Steve Gilliland –Vice President
Sean Brauneller – Secretary
Carol Sudlow – Treasurer
Julie Erwin – Requisition of Funds Coordinator
Kristina Junge - Corresponding Secretary
Screen Printed
A. T-Shirt .............................................. $10
B. Long-Sleeve T-Shirt ........................... $15
C. Crew Neck Sweatshirt ...................... $18
D. Hooded Sweatshirt ........................... $25
D1. Badger 9.3 oz. Hooded Sweatshirt .. $30
Check out all the cool Van Buren Black Knightwear that the Senior Class is selling for their Pride
Program. An order form was sent home with all
students in early October. The deadline to order
the garments is Friday, October 10, 2008. Garments are on display in the high school cafeteria in
the trophy cases if you'd like to check anything out.
Thanks for supporting the senior class.
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Don’t forget Athletic Boosters meetings are held on the first
Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Room at
Van Buren School. Next meeting is October 6. Please plan to
attend!
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Please make checks payable to T&L Graphics or we accept
VISA or MASTERCARD. Circle the card you will be using and
fill in the boxes below with the account numbers and expiration date.
Expiration Date
This is a Christmas Gift
Thank You for your Order!
Knightly News
October 2008
Page 11
Community News
19th Annual
VAN BUREN LION CLUB
APPLE BUTTER FEST
CRAFT SHOW & QUILT SHOW
Saturday, October 11, 2008
10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Demonstrations
Entertainment in Both Buildings
Children's Activities
Variety of Food
Apple Butter
Health Screening by Interim Health
PLAN TO COME AND SPEND A FUN DAY — RAIN OR SHINE!
VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VAN BUREN, OHIO
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING
INFORMATION
ANY QUESTIONS
QUILT SHOW
CALL 419-957-2046
FOR
SPONSORED BY
THE VAN BUREN LIONS CLUB
ANY QUESTIONS CALL 419-299-3205
Knightly News
Page 12
October 2008
October & November - Menu/Calendar
Sunday
Monday
** Menu subject to
change * *
•Tacos, Corn, Fruit, Milk
•Taco Burger, Corn,
Fruit, Milk
Var & JV Volleyball @ Lima Perry
Athletic Boosters - 7:00 P.M.,
Community Room
5 OCTOBER
6
NO SCHOOL
Regular Print Elementary Menu
Teacher Inservice
Italicized Print MS & HS Menu
(6-12)
Music Boosters - 7:00 P.M.,
Fine Arts Wing
(K-5)
12
Lunch Prices:
K-5
6-12
Ala Carte
Adult
Milk
Sandwich
French Fries
Ice Cream
13
20
•BBQ Rib Sandwich, Tater
Rounds, Fruit, Milk
•Corn Dogs, French
Fries, Fruit, Milk
Academic Boosters - 7:00 P.M.,
Community room
26
Daylight Savings
Time Ends
27
•Grilled Cheese Sandwich,
Carrot Stix w/Dip, Fruit,
Milk
•BBQ Rib Sandwich,
Tater Rounds, Fruit,
Milk
MS Girls Basketball @ LB
Black Knight Marching Band
Awards Banquet, 6:00 P.M., HS Caf
Athletic Boosters - 7:00 P.M.,
Community Room
NHS Induction Ceremony @
Van Buren HS, 7:30 P.M.
3
•Chicken Breast Strips,
Corn, Fruit, Milk
•Taco Salad, Corn
Chips, Fruit, Milk
MS Girls Basketball @ Hardin
Northern
Music Boosters - 7:00 P.M.,
Fine Arts Wing
9
•Chicken Nuggets, Mashed
Potatoes w/Chicken Gravy,
Fruit, Milk
•Hamburger Gravy over
Mashed Potatoes,
Butter Bread, Fruit,
Milk
MS Volleyball @ Hopewell Loudon
10
Wednesday
•French Toast Stix,
Sausage Links, Scrambled
Eggs, Oranges, Milk
•Hamburgers, French
Fries, Fruit, Milk
Var & JV Volleyball @ Arlington
MS Volleyball w/Arlington
Boy Scout Troop 313 7:00 P.M., Allen Twp. Center
7
8
•Macaroni & Cheese, Peas,
Butter Bread, Fruit, Milk
•Sweet & Sour
Chicken over Rice,
Mixed Vegetables,
Fruit, Milk
•Popcorn Chicken, Cheese
Potatoes, Fruit, Milk
•Pizza, Green Beans,
Fruit, Milk
Thursday
•Hamburgers, French
Fries, Fruit, Milk
•French Toast Stix,
Sausage Links,
Scrambled Eggs,
Oranges, Milk
14
21
•Salsbury Steak, Mashed
Potatoes w/Beef Gravy,
Butter Bread, Fruit, Milk
•Lasagna, Green
Beans, Garlic Toast,
Fruit, Milk
Senior Citizen Luncheon & Concert,
10:30 A.M., Auditorium
MS/HS Marching Band, Findlay
Halloween Parade, 7:00 P.M.
28
•Chili w/Cheese, Butter
Bread, Fruit, Milk
•Chicken Nuggets,
Mashed Potatoes w/
Chicken Gravy, Fruit,
Milk
15
•Hamburgers, French
Fries, Fruit, Milk
•Hamburgers, French
Fries, Fruit, Milk
The Association Preview Night,
8:00 P.M., HS Auditorium
Boy Scout Troop 313 7:00 P.M., Allen Twp. Center
Friday
•Chicken Noodle Soup,
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Sandwich, Fruit, Milk
•Fish Critters, Tater
Rounds, Fruit, Milk
Saturday
VB Lions Apple Butter
Fest & Craft Show
10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Var Football w/Arlington
JV Football @ Arlington
JV Volleyball @ Miller City
Invite, 9:00 A.M.
9
10
11
•Pizza, Green Beans, Fruit,
Milk
•Chicken Breast
Sandwich, French
Fries, Fruit, Milk
•Sloppy Joe Sandwich,
French Fries, Fruit, Milk
•Tacos, Corn, Fruit,
Milk
Soccer @ Riverdale
MS Football @ Arlington
Board of Education meeting
7:00 P.M., Community Room
Var Football w/Vanlue
Boy Scout Troop 313 7:00 P.M., Allen Twp. Center
•Ham, Egg & Cheese
•Hamburger Gravy,
Sandwich, Tater Rounds,
Mashed Potatoes, Butter
$1.85 Fruit, Milk
Bread, Fruit, Milk
$2.10 •Sloppy Joe Sandwich, •Chili w/Cheese, Butter
Bread, Fruit, Milk
$2.35 Corn, Fruit, Milk
$2.60
$0.45 HS Choir - McComb Invitational,
VBEPA meeting - 1:30 PM, Elem
$1.50
7:00 P.M.
Room 129
$1.35
NJHS Induction Ceremony @
Arlington HS, 7:00 P.M.
$0.70
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Tuesday
16
•Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce,
Green Beans, Garlic Toast,
Fruit, Milk
•Beef & Noodles,
Mashed Potatoes,
Butter Bread, Fruit,
Milk
17
•Shredded Chicken
Sandwich, Corn, Fruit,
Milk
•Coney Dog, Tater
Rounds, Fruit, Milk
Var Football @ McComb
End of 1st Nine Weeks
22
23
24
•Pizza, Corn, Fruit, Milk
•Pizza, Corn, Fruit,
Milk
•Fish Sandwich, Green
Beans, Fruit, Milk
•Sausage Gravy over
Buttermilk Biscuits,
Fruit, Milk
•Knight's Fest Meal
•Chicken Noodle Soup,
Hot Dogs, Fruit, Milk
OMEA Marching Band Contest
@ Versailles HS, 5:00 P.M.
18
JV Football w/McComb
Findlay Fall Festival of Show
Choirs, Central Auditorium,
7:00 P.M.
25
Boy Scout Troop 313 7:00 P.M., Allen Twp. Center
29
•Beef & Noodles, Mashed
Potatoes, Butter Bread,
Fruit, Milk
•Hamburgers, French
Fries, Fruit, Milk
30
•Hamburgers, French Fries,
Fruit, Milk
•Spaghetti w/Meat
Sauce, Green Beans,
Garlic Toast, Fruit,
Milk
31
Happy Halloween
1 NOVEMBER
•Mini Corn Dogs, Tater
Rounds, Fruit, Milk
•Tomato Soup, Grilled
Cheese, Fruit, Milk
Election Day – Don't
forget to Vote!
4
•Lasagna, Green Beans,
Garlic Toast, Fruit, Milk
•Salsbury Steak,
Mashed Potatoes w/
Beef Gravy, Butter
Bread, Fruit, Milk
11
5
•Baked Steak, Mashed
Potatoes w/Beef Gravy,
Butter Bread, Fruit, Milk
•Pizza, Green Beans,
Fruit, Milk
6
•Pizza, Corn, Fruit, Milk
•Macaroni & Cheese,
Peas, Butter Bread,
Fruit, Milk
7
•Hot Dog or Coney Dog,
Tater Rounds, Fruit, Milk
•Hot Dog or Coney
Dog, Tater Rounds,
Fruit, Milk
Board of Education meeting
7:00 P.M., Community Room
12
13
8
Ada Music Feast Show Choir
@ Ada HS, TBA
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