Thank you to the Cleveland School District staff, families, and community for your continued support and efforts to help make the 2021-2022 school year a success. We have been met with many challenges and have not failed to rise up and overcome each new hurdle together.

I hope you all had a restful Winter Break. As the testing season approaches, we will remain vigilant in practicing the safety guidelines set for us by the CDC throughout the district.

The Author: Braylen Rimmer

When Brayen Rimmer is not focusing on his schoolwork, he is busy creating new adventures through children's literature. Braylen, is the author of The Phoenix Son, Phoenix Discovers the Paragon Files and Origins of the Paragons. Braylen's books may be purchased on his website www.thephoenixson.com

Science Fair:

On January 27th, students at Bell Academy participated in the school-level Science Fair. Students who are placed within each of the categories will advance to the regional Science Fair at Delta State University.

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Cleveland School District Reading Fair

Students who placed within each category in the school level reading fair advanced to the Cleveland School District Reading Fair. Those students who placed first in each category from Bell Academy will advance to the regional reading fair at Delta State University. Front Row: Layci Johnson, Jase Gaddy, Noah Gaddy. Back Row: Ava Morgan, Kylee Lucas, Derrick Pruitt

Hayes Cooper Center celebrated being “100 days smarter” on January 21. Patriots enjoyed a variety of activities like dressing up like a 100-year-old, making necklaces with 100 items, and sending snacks with 100 pieces.

St Luke sponsored our AR party for the students who met their goals during the second 9 weeks. Students were treated to a hot chocolate party to celebrate their achievements.

Our students who scored proficient and/or advanced were recognized for their hard work with yard signs to showcase their success. Congratulations to these students!

The Information Technology students interned with the CSD IT Department under Interim Director, Denise Mallette. Ms. Mallette guided the students on how to upgrade the computers in the Cleveland Development and Technology Center from Windows 7/8 to Windows 10! The IT Students will also be going to other schools in the district to assist the CSD IT department. Thank you, Ms. Mallette for being a consistent help in preparing our students to become IT professionals!

The Early Childhood students started field experience at Parks Elementary School. The students are always excited about gaining work skills. The students enjoy the opportunities of learning more about teaching, explore teaching and learning strategies, and apply their knowledge of teaching! We appreciate the faculty and staff of Parks Elementary School!

Automotive Technology students have begun exploring and practicing the use of quick-connect fittings. The students are using various tools that can be used on the same air hose such as impact wrenches and an air wand. The students pictured are Caderra Wallace, Tony Davis, and DeShawn Roundtree.

The Business, Marketing, and Finance (BMF) class have named their “January Future World Changer” student for January 2022. Tekira Wade, a first-year student, has been selected for this prestigious honor.

The Construction students are busy at work implementing the skills taught to them by their instructor Nathan Richardson. The students were eager and excited to show off their skills and how much they have learned in the class the first semester.

These students are WORK-READY having earned a Silver Level or higher on the NCRC. Students tested in Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents and earned a minimum of 4 in each area. 15 students earned this honor the 1st semester and the remaining students have the opportunity to earn a higher level in February. Congratulations Lars, Chelsea, Rufus, John, Kyla, Kamayah, and Darrielle!

Fun Friday in Teacher Academy was a Blast! Who said that mixing learning and fun with a little competition was not a good thing because from the looks of it the students were having a great time and showing what they had learned in class! It was a tough battle but Deranekia White came out on top as the Lesson Plan Scramble CHAMPION!!!

The PBIS celebrations have begun at Cleveland Career Development & Technology Center. The students enjoyed a snack of popcorn and drinks! The teachers appreciate the hard work and dedication of the students and want to let them know that they are doing a wonderful job! Keep it up our SUPERSTARS!!

On-A-Roll Students

“On-A-Roll” Students

We all know what an Honor Roll Student is, and we praise and incentivize those students as we should. These academic scholars are the bedrock of our school district. Without the work ethic of our honor students, our district would not be listed as Successful by our state department of education. However, I’d like to introduce a population of students that are making strides in their attendance, behavior, and coursework. These scholars are growing daily, and these young people are who I call “On-A-Roll” Students.

Growth is easily defined as a gradual increase over time, and the students pictured here have made steady progress in their attendance, behavior, and coursework. Every student in our schools will not be listed on the Honor Roll roster, but every student has the potential to be on the“On-A-Roll” list.

The Business Department has successfully conquered issuing W2's and 1099's for the 2021 year. We are excited about mid-year tasks that include, budget planning, financial audits, and fixed assets audits. Special thanks to everyone who was patient with us during this process.

Business Team,

Toninette, Michell, Tacarra, Callie, Simuel

New Teacher Training (Facilitated by Bailey Ed Group Consultant Dr, Candace McClendon)

Family & Community Engagement Newsletter Update:

For those cold days to come: The Parent & Teacher Resource still has coats & jackets for children. Some are new and some are slightly worn, but they have been dry cleaned. Stop by the center or call Mrs. Patsy @662.719.0625. Stay warm!

4-K Paves the Way-Cleveland Early Learning Collaborative

School is so cool! Our 4-K classes celebrated 100-101 days of school.

Happy New Year from 4K: Party hats and sparklers

Mm is for mittens and marshmallows, monsters, and Martin Luther King Jr.

101 Days smarter with 4K Paving the way!

The Office of Federal Programs held an ELL Parent Meeting on January 8, 2022. The topic was on the LASLinks Assessment.

All Federal Programs Applications have been approved.

The Office of Federal Programs meets with Private Schools Monthly.

Intent Letters were sent to Private Schools for the 2022-2023 school year.

Below is a list of Maintenance Division Projects:

• Pest Control Services for classrooms and offices from July 2021 to June 2022.

• Replaced gas valve for room 32 at Hayes Cooper Center.

• Repaired sewer line for CCHS A campus.

• Installed a new circulating pump for Pearman Elementary Heating System.

• The replaced window for CCMS classroom.

• Parks Elementary School Library project is ongoing.

• Repaired heat for open area classrooms at Bell Academy.

Special Education Corner

Child Find

All school districts in Mississippi participate in an ongoing statewide effort to identify and evaluate children from birth through twenty-one years of age who may have disabilities and who are not currently receiving special education services. Parents, service agencies, preschool teachers, physicians, or any other concerned individual may refer a child to the Child Find Coordinator of their local school district. Once a referral is made, it is the responsibility of the Child Find Coordinator to ensure that the Mississippi Referral-to-Placement process is implemented in order to determine a child's eligibility for services.

Before a child is evaluated, written prior notice is given to the parents and procedural safeguards, as well as parents' rights, are explained. After parental permission for testing is obtained, a nondiscriminatory evaluation is conducted. Children are evaluated in all areas related to the suspected disability.

If a child is determined eligible for special education services, parents are notified and an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed for that child. Parents must sign consent for placement prior to the child's receiving any special services. Services provided by each school district include speech/language therapy, services for autism, brain injuries, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, developmental delays, physical disabilities (including ADHD), emotional disabilities, and multiple disabilities.

If you have any questions regarding our Child Find Process please email m.williams@cleveland.k12.ms.us.

Speech-Language Corner

Cleveland School District Speech-Language Pathologists are working hard to help students across the district to improve speech and language skills including articulation, language, voice, fluency. Each monthly newsletter will highlight an area of communication. This month we will talk about Articulation.

WHAT IS ARTICULATION?

Articulation is how you say the sounds within the words. A child with an articulation delay/disorder has difficulty producing one or some sounds.

Why is it important to treat articulation?

Treating articulation improves a child’s ability to be understood by adults and peers. With the expertise of the SLP and the hard work of the child and family, most articulation disorders can be remediated.

There are things parents can do at home to encourage good articulation skills. SLPs can provide recommendations based on each child’s needs.

Take a walk: Find objects with your child’s target sound. Have them practice saying these words using their best speech.

Read a book: Have your child find their target sounds and practice saying them correctly.

Health Services Corner

Dental Health Month

Tips for Maintaining Your Child’s Oral Health

• Schedule routine check-ups. If it’s been more than six months since your child has seen a dentist, schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

• Brush twice each day for two minutes. Children ages 2-6 should use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Always supervise kids younger than six years old while brushing, as they are more likely to swallow toothpaste.

• Begin flossing. Once your child’s teeth touch, you can start flossing in between them.

• Snack healthy! Fruit juice, sports drinks, fruit snacks, and sticky candies all pose serious threats to your child’s teeth. Give kids calcium-rich snacks like cheese or low-sugar yogurt. If you have to resort to candy – a chocolate bar is preferable to gummy or sticky sweets that can lodged in between the teeth, even after brushing.

• Keep them hydrated! Avoid sugary drinks and stick to good old-fashioned water. Water helps to rinse away any sugar or particles that can lead to cavities. Many municipal water sources also contain fluoride, which is recommended by the American Dental Association and U.S. Surgeons General, among others, as an efficient way to prevent tooth decay. In fact, the theme of this year’s National Children’s Dental Health Month is celebrating 75 years of water fluoridation.

• Replace your child’s toothbrush every three to four months.

• Dental cleanings will be scheduled soon.

CSD Health Services American Heart Month

Celebrate Wear RED DAY! February 4, 2022

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is that you can lower your risk of getting it or having a stroke by doing the following things.

• Ask your doctor about your blood pressure, cholesterol, and A1C.

• Reduce the sodium, and increase the fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet.

• Be physically active.

• Maintain a healthy weight.

• Don’t smoke.

• Manage stress.

• Keep your diabetes under control

Nurses are offering Blood pressure checks to staff throughout the month. They are educating students and staff on healthy eating related to cardiovascular disease prevention.

The department worked very hard to complete over 200 work orders since the return from the holidays. We have begun getting devices ready for testing season. We want to make sure all devices are ready for our students to use in a few months.

Student interns began working with the department on Thursdays. They have set up devices and helped with the inventory at the central office. We will start a project on January 27th to update all the PCs at Cleveland Career Development & Technology Center. The students will upgrade the PCs from Windows 7 to Windows 10. We are so excited to work with our students now and in the future.

The Transportation Department is still hard at work making sure we get our most precious cargo, our students safely to school and back home. Our bus drivers and driver’s aides have remained diligent in their efforts to combat COVID 19, by ensuring that they set the proper example for all of our students. They wear their masks, and they wear them properly, covering both their nose and their mouth. They sanitize their hands and they practice social distancing. Parents are encouraged to make sure that their children realize the importance of doing this as well. Students must wear their masks while they are on the school buses. They must have a mask to board the school bus, in the event that they do not have a mask one will be provided. Bus drivers also adhere to strict COVID 19 cleaning protocols and procedures. All of this is done in an effort to keep everyone healthy and safe. Our shop technicians are also hard at work completing quarterly inspections, keeping our fleet running efficiently.