The Communicator
Volume 25, Issue 3
From the Principal’s Pen
Aurora High School
Mr. Mike Roberto
Principal
Mr. Brian Brookhart
Asst. Principal
Administration
Mr. Russ Bennett
Superintendent
Mr. Pat Ciccantelli
Academic Director
Board of Education
Mr. Gerald Kohanski
President
Mrs. Pam Mehallis
Vice-President
Mr. John Sloe
Board Member
Aurora High School students continue to hit the excellence mark as
demonstrated by the recent state announcement of the high school’s
Performance Index (PI) Score which is partially based on the Ohio
Graduation Tests. Aurora High earned a PI Score of 112.1 which ranks
us as the 6th highest high school in the state. This score also puts us as
the 3rd highest rated high school in Northeast Ohio right behind Solon (1st
at 113.1) and Hudson High (5th at 112.2) yet the amount spent per pupil
by Aurora is much less at $10,947 per student versus Solon ($13,387)
and Hudson ($13,671).
Academics are not the only area in which Aurora High students are
excelling at the state level. The AHS golf team recently placed 8th in the
state after taking on the challenging Ohio State Scarlett course for two
days. Senior Andy Hinton finished 7th in the state which earned him
second team all-state honors. The AHS football team begins its run
toward a state title by hosting New Philadelphia in the first round of the
state playoffs. This is the 8th straight appearance in the state playoffs for
the football team which is longest streak for any high school currently in
the playoffs. The boys and girls soccer team have also hit the high water
mark for each program this year. The girls’ soccer program advanced to
the district finals this year which is the farthest they have advanced
before. The boys’ soccer program has earned a third straight district title
this year and has advanced to the regional final for the first time. The
AHS soccer team is scheduled to play Lakewood St. Edward on Saturday
November 3rd for the right to qualify for the state semi-finals.
As you can see it has been a busy and successful first quarter for the
students at Aurora High. Certainly none of this would be possible
without the support that the students and the school receive from the
community. As the Aurora City School’s School Board President Gerry
Kohanski recently said, “The Aurora Community has a great tradition of
supporting the education of our children throughout the years.” We, at
Aurora High, are grateful for your support and urge you to continue to
help our students reach their goals by making your way to the polls on
November 6th to support the Aurora City Schools.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Annie Grohe
Board Member
Mrs. Beverly Kuch
Board Member
November 2012
Michael J. Roberto
Principal
Aurora High School
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Aurora High School
Thursday, November 8 & Tuesday, November 13, 2012
5:30 – 7:50 p.m.
8:00 – 8:30 p.m.
10 minute scheduled appointments
Drop-in conferences in classrooms
The parent/teacher conferences provide an opportunity for you to discuss your
child’s academic progress with his/her teachers.
The following traveling teachers will be available at the high school on only one
date.
November 13: Mrs. Draime (Band), Mrs. Dixon (Choir),
Mr. Burdett (Orchestra)
Please use the following links to schedule your conferences on-line:
For: November 8, 2012 (Thursday)
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080F49AAA92CAB9-parent1
For: November 13, 2012 (Tuesday)
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/5080F49AAA92CAB9-parent2
Energy Conservation Program
In early 2012, The Aurora City Schools adopted a new Energy
Conservation Program. With the combined efforts of our administration,
staff, maintenance, custodians and students our energy program has
saved more than $72,000.00 from February –August 2012. Our energy
conservation efforts are working.
Aurora High School Players
Present The Curious Savage
Come see the Aurora High School Players on November 16 and 17
at 7:00 as they produce the heartwarming comedy, "The Curious
Savage". The play centers around the Savage family fortune and the
lengths the Savage children will go to secure their inheritance. In order to
collect their share of the money, the Savage children put their mother in a
home called the Cloisters because of the crazy way she behaves. While in
the Cloisters, Mrs. Savage meets a collection of characters who each
have their own way of thinking about life. These characters endure
themselves to Mrs. Savage and they end up seeming more sane than Mrs.
Savage's own children. Come find out where Mrs. Savage hid the family
fortune. Tickets are $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for senior citizens, and $5.00
for students and are available at the door. The cast includes Santino
Palma, Lauren Bowen, Robert Pigza, Nick Hradisky, Clare Rahill, Grace
Klinger, Laura Giesler, Kyle Messner, Heather Gosnell, Alex DePompei,
and Lexi Clossin as Mrs. Savage.
ATTENTION SENIORS
There are a few deadlines that are fast approaching. Our Josten's
rep will be in the building on Thursday November 8 and 15
during all lunch periods to take Cap & Gown orders. Orders can
be placed without payment at this time so please be sure to
secure your cap and gown before the price increase in December.
Senior photos and Baby photos are due Wednesday December
12. Senior photos should be given to Mrs. Wiemken in room
100. Baby pictures - birth to 3 years or so - should be turned in to
Mrs. Lewis in room 105. Photos can also be scanned to
glewis@aurora-schools.org.
November 3,2012
Aurora All Sports Boosters
Indoor Cornhole Tourney
WHEN:
WHERE:
Saturday Nov. 3, 2012
Western Reserve Racquet Club
and Fitness Center
11013 Aurora-Hudson Rd.
Streetsboro, Ohio 44241
6:00 pm Start
$40.00 / Player (bargain!)
$20.00 / Non-players
TIME :
COST :
**Tourney is limited to the
first 150 paid entrants
INCLUDES:
- Snacks, pizza and wings
- Prize $$ Top 3 Teams.
- Cash Bar
- 2 person random draw
teams.
Prizes, donations welcome
***Bring an Appetizer to Share***
**50/50 Raffle
**Cornhole Challenge
side event.
**Putting Challenge
All skill levels
welcome.
Double elimination
format
Proceeds to Aurora All
Sports Boosters
Scholarship Fund
Get your entries in
early!
Its all about the
camaraderie and the
fun.
NAME_____________________________ Player $40
Non-Player$20
NAME_____________________________ Player $40
Non-Player$20
Please send cash or check with your registration.
PHONE____________________________
Start Time: 6:00 pm sharp !
Return This Form or Call:
Paul Powers or Mary Beth Tuma
330-954-2008 Athletic Office
*******Tourney is limited to the first 150 paid entrants
Payment is due prior to the event, cash or checks
made payable to Aurora All-Sports Boosters
Mail to: Aurora High School, Attn: Aurora All Sports Boosters,
109 W. Pioneer, Aurora, Oh. 44202
November 2012
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
Friday
2
AHS PCF @ 10:00 am Report Cards
LES Band Concert
@ 6:30 pm
Saturday
3
SAT Test
HMS Parent/Teacher
Conferences
@ 5:30 pm
11-12 OGT – Make-Up
4
5
AOA Meeting
@ 6:30 AHS
Orchestra Room
6
Professional
Development Day
No School
11
18
25
12
19
AHS Winter OHSAA
Parent Meeting
@ 6:00 pm
Parent/Student
College Planning
Meeting
@ AHS 7:00 pm
26
AHS Hockey
Pictures TBA
BOE Meeting
@ LES 7:00 pm
7
8
LES Picture Retake
Day
All Sports Boosters
Meeting @ 7:00 pm
HMS Parent/Teacher
Conferences
@ 5:30 pm
HMS Winter Sport
Pictures @ 2:30 pm
HMS Yearbook
Candids
Josten’s Cap & Gown
Announcement Order
@ Lunch
14 CES Dads N Donuts 15
CES Dads N Donuts
@ 8:00 am
AHS Conferences
@ 5:30–8:30 pm
@ 8:00 am
PTO - Elementary
Board Meeting
@ LES 9:30 am
Harmon/High PTO
Committee Chair
Meeting @ 9:30 am
AHS Fall Sports
Awards @ 7:00 pm
HMS PCF @ 11:00 am
21
22
MES Dad’s & Donuts
@ 8:00 am
AHS Winter Sport
Pictures @ 2:30 pm
27
HMS Picture
Retakes
10
16
AHS Fall Play
@ 7:00 pm
17
AHS Fall Play
@ 7:00 pm
23
24
AHS Conferences
@ 5:30–8:30 pm
13
20
9
PLAN Test
Josten’s Cap & Gown
Announcement Order
@ Lunch
THANKSGIVING BREAK
28
Market Day Pickup
@ LES 4:00-5:30 pm
29
30
Mid-Point 2nd
Quarter
November 2012
MONDAY
Daily
Salad Bar
Hamburgers
Cheeseburgers
Chicken Patty
TUESDAY
Lunch $2.70
Milk .50
WEDNESDAY
5
Chicken Patty W/G Bun
Applesauce
Romaine Salad/Dressing
Garbanzo Beans
Fat Free Milk
6
12
Grilled Chicken Patty/W/G
Bun
Apple/Peaches
Romaine Salad/Dressing
Black Beans & Corn
Fat Free Milk
13
Popcorn Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Fuji Apples
Romaine Salad
Baby Carrots
Fat Free Milk
7
Chicken Strips
Mashed Potatoes
Snack Kids Mix
Fruit Cocktail
Romaine Salad/Dressing
Fat Free Milk
14
Quesadillas
Chix & Cheese/Salsa
Corn/Rice
Fruit Cocktail
Romaine Salad/Dressing
Fat Free Milk
19
Hamburger/W/G Bun
Fried Potato Chips
Romaine Salad/Dressing
Fruit Cocktail
Kidney & Veg Beans
Fat Free Milk
20
Hot Dog w/g Bun
Onion Rings
Baby Carrots
Pineapple
Fat Free Milk
21
26
Chicken Rings
Orange Wedges
Pineapple
Romaine Salad/Dressing
Beans and Corn
Fat Free Milk
27
Chicken Fingers
Mashed potatoes
Pear Cup
Romaine Salad
Baby Carrots
Fat Free Milk
28
Quesadillas
Chix & Cheese
Corn/Rice
Peaches
Romaine Salad/Dressing
Fat Free Milk
NO SCHOOL
THURSDAY
1
Quesadilla
Salsa
Corn/Rice
Grapes/Peaches
Doritos Red Ft
Fat Free Milk
8
Chicken Nuggets
Doritos Red FT
Mandarin Oranges
Sweet Potato Fries
Romaine Salad/Dressing
Fat Free Milk
15
Cheese Boscos
Marinara Sauce
Scalloped Potatoes
SL Apples
Fruit Cocktail
Romaine Salad/Dressing
Fat Free Milk
22
FRIDAY
2
Pizza
Romaine Salad
Grapes/Green Beans
Fruit Cup
Fat Free Milk
9
Fiestada
Romaine Salad/Dressing
Pineapple
Celery & Dip
Fat Free Milk
16
BBQ Chicken
Pizza
Romaine Salad
Pears
Celery & Dip
Fat Free Milk
23
THANKSGIVING BREAK
29
Mini Corn Dogs
Peach Cup
Cin. Apples
Fries/Munchies Mix
Romaine Salad/Dressing
Fat Free Milk
30
W.G. Pizza
Fresh Fruit
Elf Grahams
Celery & Dip
Peaches
Fat Free Milk