Steele Report
March 3, 2023
Parent Teacher Conferences
Marion L. Steele High School will be holding Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, March 16th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
We encourage all parents to schedule a time to meet with any or all of their child's teachers. To schedule a parent conference, please call Mrs. Deulley at 440-988-4433 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
CPR Class of 2023
As a graduation requirement from the State of Ohio, CPR training will be administered by American Red Cross on Wednesday, March 15th and Thursday, March 16th for the class of 2023. Seniors- please check your email for an email from Mrs. Deulley with specific times.
School Fees
School fees need to be paid in full in order to attend Prom, receive your cap and gown, and to receive your diploma. Please see Mrs. Doehr, Financial Secretary, if you need to set up a payment plan.
Jakeem Grant and Chomps Visit Steele
This week was National School Breakfast Week and Steele celebrated with special guests Jakeem Grant and Chomps from the Cleveland Browns! Thanks to Mrs. Kelbley, the Cleveland Browns, and ADA for organizing this great event for our students!
Winter & Spring Sports Pep Rally
Last Friday, Steele students filled the gym for the school's annual Winter and Spring Sports Pep Rally! The lively event featured the cheerleaders, dance team, seniors participating in winter and spring sports, and a rap battle between the grades in which the junior and senior classes tied. The Steele Jazz Band also filled the gymnasium with the sound of school spirit.
MLS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
End of Course Exams
End of Course Exams will be administered for students in tested subjects on the following dates:
April 24: ELA 2 Part 1 and American Government
April 25: ELA 2 Part 2
April 28: Biology
May 1: Algebra 1 Part 1, Geometry Part 1
May 2: Algebra 1 Part 2, Geometry Part 2
May 8: American History
For a complete spring testing calendar, including AP exams and testing bell schedules, click this link.
SAT Information:
On Wednesday April 12th all Juniors will be taking the SAT at Amherst High School.
What you need to know:
- The test is digital so students will need to bring their chromebooks with them fully charged
- Students will need to be in their designated testing room by 7:45am. No late admissions will be allowed.
- The test will last approximately 3.5 hours and students will be dismissed once their room has completed testing
- Students testing with accommodations may be at the high school longer, and will need to speak with their intervention specialist
- Grab and go lunches will be available upon completion of testing
- Students will need to bring a collegeboard approved calculator
- Students can prepare for this test by linking their Collegeboard and KHAN academy accounts. This information will also be emailed to the students.
LCCC Trip
Attention Seniors,
Lorain County Community College (LCCC) is hosting seniors who are committed to attending LCCC for their annual visit & registration days! Marion L. Steele HS students are scheduled to visit on Friday, April 14th from 9 am -12:15 pm. Ms. Santos will take students on this field trip.
On this day you will complete new student orientation, take a tour, and schedule for summer/fall classes. If you are planning to attend LCCC in the fall we highly encourage you to attend and get ahead of planning for your first year of college. Please complete this google form to sign up for this trip. Thank you!
Scholarship Information
The Amherst Local and Amherst Educational Foundation Scholarship packets are now open for students to apply. There are approximately 34 scholarship listings that are offering one or multiple awards to the senior class. These scholarship offerings are exclusive to Steele students. Most seniors received this information during a brief presentation in their English class last week, but if they did not an email has been sent to them with this information.
All scholarship forms and information can be found on the Steele website.
You may also view the 6-minute Scholarship Video for further information.
All scholarship applications are due on March 16th at 2:30 PM in the Steele counseling office.
Accuplacer and ALEKS Testing at Steele
Karen Tomcko from LCCC will be at Marion L.Steele High School on Tuesday, March 28th to administer the accuplacer and ALEKS placement tests. If you are required to take either of these placement tests for your CCP classes, and you would like to take it at the high school, please sign up in the high school counseling office. Testing will begin at 7:45am and students will be responsible for any missed classwork. Spaces are limited.
CCP Classes
If you are interested in taking College Credit Plus (CCP) classes for the first time during the 2023-2024 school year, please complete a CCP application and have it turned in to your school counselor by April 1st.
SOS
Counselors will be collaborating with the school social workers, district counselors and Ohio Guidestone to administer the SOS screening and School Climate Survey to 9th graders in their health class, 10th and 11th graders in their social studies classes, and 12th graders in their English classes. The screening will be on March 20th, March 21st, and 22nd. Students will receive a letter with more information about the SOS. Please contact your student's counselor if you have any questions.
FUTURE TESTING DAYS
ACT Dates (Testing is at Marion L. Steele High School):
April 15, 2023
Students can register for these dates at actstudent.org
SAT Dates (Testing is at Marion L. Steele High School):
March 11, 2023
May 6, 2023
Students can register for these dates at collegeboard.org
Department News: Social Studies
Mr. Whelan
World History students have started looking at World War II and dictators across Europe. The class went on an information scavenger hunt to learn about Mussolini and Fascism in Italy. American History students are learning about the American homefront during World War II in which they are also doing an information scavenger hunt that helps give an overview of the war.
Mr. McConihe
Government and Economics classes are preparing for a mock trial. Two adversarial lawyer teams will consider facts of a criminal case. Students will serve as witnesses, and will testify in court. A jury will render a verdict, as students will learn about the trial process.
American History classes are making newsreels on screencastify regarding how World War II impacted the U.S. home front for groups like G.I.'s, Women, African-Americans, Mexican Americans and Jewish Americans.
COMET ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to our Winter Athletes!
Sierra Dorobek for qualifying for and competing at the OHSAA Division I State Swimming Championships last weekend in Canton. Sierra finished 21st in the 50 Freestyle and 32nd in the 100 Freestyle. This was a great way for Sierra to end her swimming career!
Boys Bowling for qualifying for their first ever trip to the OHSAA Division I State Bowling Championships! They will compete on Saturday, March 11th at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl starting at 10:45 am.
Wrestling District Qualifiers: Gabe Aponte, Ross Auvil, Charlie Porter, and Vananthony Trunzo on qualifying for this weekend's OHSAA Division I District Wrestling Tournament at Perrysburg High School. Competition starts on Friday afternoon at 4:00 pm.
Best of Luck to:
Cheerleading who will be competing in the OASSA State Cheerleading Competition this Saturday at Big Walnut High School. Our Competition Team competes at 9:26 am and the Game Day Team competes at 3:54 pm.
Indoor Track & Field who will be competing at the OATCCC Indoor State Championships at SPIRE Institute this Saturday starting at 2:00 pm. Good luck to the following qualifying athletes: Ella Baker, Evan Draga, Sam George, Sean McQuate, Alex Stacey, Kayden Tackett, & Aurora Wilson.
Third Quarter Important Dates
Monday, March 6: Festival of Bands, 7:00pm, Main Gym
Wednesday, March 8: Powderbuff Game, 6:00pm, Main Gym
Tuesday, March 14: Family First Night
March 15 and March 16: Class of 2023 CPR Training
Thursday, March 16: Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday, March 17: No School for Students
Friday, March 24: End of Grading Period
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