Steele Report
January 6, 2023
STEELE ANOUNCEMENTS
Principals Message
Happy New Year! We hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday break. The end of semester is upon us. Semester ending exams will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of next week. Please see the bell schedules below for exam times. There will be grab and go lunches available on Wednesday and Thursday for students at 12:30pm.
As we approach the end of the grading period, I encourage you to remain in contact with your child's teachers. Thank you for your continued support as we navigate through the winter months of the school year. We look forward to an exciting second semester at Marion L. Steele High School and we hope that this newsletter keeps you engaged with helpful information on upcoming events here at Steele.
Go Comets,
Mr. Tellier
First Semester Exams
Please click here or see below for a daily exam schedule.
Winter Formal
Tickets will go on sale starting at 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 17th. All tickets will be sold online. Tickets will remain on sale through the start of the dance.
The cost is $30/ticket (plus fees).
No cash sales for tickets.
To enter the Dance, you will need your Ticket QR Code and your Student ID.
Here are the instructions to purchase your ticket, Starting at 9a on Tuesday January 17th:
- Ticket Link: https://amherststeelecomets.com/amherst-event-tickets/
- Scroll Down to 2023 Amherst Winter Formal
- Click on Get Tickets for this Event
- Near the bottom of this page you'll see "Have a Passcode?"....Click on this Link
- Your passcode is your school ID Number. If you don't know this number, log into your PowerSchool account and it is on your page. If you still can't locate it, please see someone in the Main Office or Mr. Wolf in room 102.
- Follow the steps to purchase your ticket
If you would like to purchase the ticket for another Amherst student, please have that student enter their passcode into the ticket site for you. They should not provide you with their student ID number.
If you have a guest attending, Mrs. Deulley will give you their passcode to purchase their ticket.
Saturday, Feb 4, 2023, 07:00 PM
Marion L. Steele High School, Washington Street, Amherst, OH, USA
MATH DEPARTMENT NEWS
The Steele Math Department has continued to work very hard integrating the new curriculum for
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II this school year. The students have been diligently working on getting acclimated to the new curriculum which features more group work and problem-based lessons.
Our College Credit Plus and AP Calculus classes are working hard to continue
to ensure many of our students earn college credit this school year. AP Calculus has started
the next big idea in Calculus, the Integral.
Calculus 2 has been working on a project to wrap up a successful first semester. They have
been asked to design a rectangular dart board for a carnival on a piece of poster board. They
will need to use their knowledge of functions, translations and integration to meet all the
criteria. (Below is an example of what a board might look like!)
This will be the first year MAP testing has taken place at the High School. Students were
tested in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Teachers will use this data to guide instruction
in their classrooms and better serve our students.
Scheduling will be taking place very soon. Please have your child talk with their teacher
about their suggested placement for next school year.
MLS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
CCP Classes
If you are interested in adding CCP classes for the upcoming second semester, we are scheduling them NOW! Please see your counselor as soon as possible to get enrolled or reach out to your counselor with any questions.
Scheduling for the 2023-2024 School Year
1/23/23 - Freshman presentation
1/24/23 - Sophomore presentation
1/25/23 - Junior presentation
Starting the week of 1/30, counselors will meet individually with 9th and 11th grade students to choose their courses for the 2023-2024 school year.
Starting the week of 2/6, counselors will meet individually with the 10th grade students to choose their courses for the 2023-2024 school year.
Exclusive Private Tutoring Presentation
The Secrets of College Admissions
On January 9th, Erin Donovan, an exclusive private tutor will be presenting to all interested Amherst students and parents some valuable insight on the college admissions process. The event will be virtual from 7-8:30 pm, and we especially encourage parents of 9-11th graders to attend.
To register for the virtual presentation you can do so at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/487102244927
FUTURE TESTING DAYS
ACT Dates (Testing is at Marion L. Steele High School):
February 11, 2023
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
NEED TO SEE YOUR COUNSELOR?
Students can put a request in to see their counselor by using the QR code that is posted in all classrooms and in the Steele Counseling Office or by clicking this link.
School Counselors:
Mrs. Diaz, Grades 9-11, Last Names A-K
Ms. Rigda, Grades 9-11, Last Names L-Z
Ms. Santos, Grade 12
YEARBOOK INFO
Attention Seniors: By January 13th, all of the following need to be done in order for each item to be in the yearbook.
If you took your yearbook senior portrait with Studio Q, then you need to select the pose you want in the yearbook by filling out the order form and turning it in to Mrs. Stack or Mrs. Deulley. If you order only one portrait from Studio Q, we will assume that is the one you want, but if you do not select one pose to be in the yearbook by January 13th, we will choose the yearbook pose for you. You will still be able to order your pictures from Studio Q after this deadline.
If you did not get a portrait with Studio Q yet, you must complete a $25 session no later than January 13th in order to be in the senior portrait section of the yearbook. Contact Studio Q at info@studioqinc.com to book an appointment as soon as possible so you do not miss out.
If you want your kid picture (baby, toddler, young kid, etc) in the special portrait section after the senior portrait section in the yearbook, email those to Mr. Rubinski no later than January 13th at brian_rubinski@amherstk12.org. Only one picture can fit in the yearbook, and this picture will also be placed next to your senior portrait during the senior commencement video that plays before the ceremony.
COMET ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Spring Sports
Spring Sports will be here before you know it! Reminder, you need to have a valid physical on file to try out or to start your spring sport. Please check your Final Forms account to verify your expiration date. If you need to get a physical before your first official day, please contact your medical provider to get an appointment. If you have any questions on your physical status, please see Mr. Wolf or Mrs. Doehr.
Official Spring Sport Start Dates:
Baseball: Monday, February 20th
Softball: Monday, February 20th
Track & Field: Monday, February 20th
Boys Tennis: Monday, March 6th
For more information on each spring sport tryout/start of season, please contact the Head Coach at:
Baseball: Coach Rositano, kingroz4@yahoo.com
Softball: Coach Reichert, lacey_reichert@amherstk12.org
Track & Field: Coach Glatz, rob_glatz@amherstk12.org
Boys Tennis: Coach Trunzo, tony_trunzo@amherstk12.org
Winter Senior Nights
Swimming: Friday, January 13th, 5:45 pm, Splashzone
Hockey: Saturday, January 21st, 4:30 pm at North Park Ice Rink
Bowling: Monday, January 23rd, 5:15 pm at Rebman's
Wrestling: January 26th at 6:30 pm
Boys Basketball: Tuesday, January 31st, 6:30pm
Girls Basketball: Wednesday, Feb 1st, 6:00 pm at Steele HS
Cheer and Dance: Friday, Feb 17th, 6:30 pm. Halftime of Varsity Game
IMPORTANT DATES
January 10 - January 12: Semester Ending Exams
Thursday, January 12: End of Second Grading Period, End of First Semester
Friday, January 13: No School for Students
Monday, January 16: No School, Martin Luther King Day
Monday, January 23: C-Schedule, Class of 2026 Scheduling Presentation
Tuesday, January 24: C-Schedule, Class of 2025 Scheduling Presentation
Wednesday, January 25: C-Schedule, Class of 2024 Scheduling Presentation
Saturday, February 4: Winter Formal, 7:00 - 10:00 pm, Steele Main Gym
Thursday, February 16: Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:00 - 8:00pm
Thursday, February 16: 8th Grade Parent Night, 6:00 - 7:00pm, Steele Cafetorium
Friday, February 17: No School
Monday, February 20: No School, President's Day
Friday, February 24: B-Schedule, Winter and Spring Sports Pep Rally
Monday, February 27: Choral Festival, 7:30pm, Steele Cafetorium
Monday, March 6: Festival of Bands, 7:00pm, Main Gym
Thursday, March 16: Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday, March 17: No School for Students
Friday, March 24: End of Grading Period
Marion L. Steele High School
Email: nick_toney@amherstk12.org
Website: https://www.amherstk12.org/schools/steele
Location: 450 Washington Street, Amherst, OH, USA
Phone: 440-988-4433
Twitter: @SteelePrincipal