NORTH CENTRAL PARKE NEWS
May 17, 2019
ROHR, LINDLEY RETIRING IN JUNE
Two leaders of North Central Parke Schools will be finishing their careers in the education field with this school year. Superintendent Dr. Thomas Rohr and Food Services Director Mrs. Janet Lindley will be retiring in June.
Dr. Rohr has been working in the education field for the past 45 years, 35 of those years serving as a superintendent. Prior to the superintendent’s position, he was principal of Brownsburg High School and North Knox High School.
One of the highlights of Dr. Rohr’s career has been participating in the graduation ceremony.
“As a building principal and district superintendent, I have presided over 60 graduation ceremonies in which I had the honor of handing a diploma to over thirteen thousand students, which will include my four daughters,” said Dr. Rohr.
During his career, he has seen many changes in the education field.
“I have had the opportunity to oversee many changes in the teaching of children from slide rules to computers, from chalkboards to whiteboards, and ditto machines to copiers, and to hire many great teachers, plan for the renovation and construction on many school facilities, acknowledge the benefits of many student curricular and co-curricular groups, and cheer the success of many athletic teams.” said Dr. Rohr. “Every year has brought new challenges, some controversy, heart aches and headaches, but mostly eager young minds wanting to learn and make their mark on the world.”
After retirement, Dr. Rohr plans to enjoy spending time with his wife, Sheila, and his four daughters and their families.
Mrs. Lindley has served and planned many meals during her 30 years tenure in the cafeteria. She began as a cook in August 1989. In August of 1995, she became the Food Service Director/ Cafeteria Treasurer for Turkey Run Schools. When the North Parke School Corporation was formed, she served as the Cafeteria Treasurer for the Corporation and worked out of the Turkey Run Cafeteria site. In 2016, she became the Food Service Director/Cafeteria Treasurer for NCP Schools.
“I will miss the cafeteria staff,” said Mrs. Lindley. “You become a work family, working together toward one goal.”
During her tenure as a member of the cafeteria staff, Mrs. Lindley has seen many changes to the cafeteria meals and the nutrition requirements.
“One of the biggest challenges in my job has been the regulations for the School Nutrition Program. Every five years the Federal Regulations change. When the regulations are applied to the program, trying to keep the students, parents, and staff happy with the required changes can be a challenge,” said Mrs. Lindley.
Seeing the appreciation in a student’s face when they are served a meal is one of the best moments of her time working in the cafeteria.
Mrs. Lindley is looking forward to being able to sleep in and not have to get up at 4:30 a.m. on weekday mornings to prepare the students’ meals.
“I do have some traveling plans,” said Mrs. Lindley. “Who knows, you might still see me from time to time in a kitchen working as a sub.”
Career and technical education students recognized during awards program
By Elise Brown, CTE Media Coordinator
More than 70 career and technical education students were honored recently at the Wabash River Career and Technical Education (WRCTE) South Awards Program held at South Vermillion High School.
The students, who are enrolled in CTE classes at North Vermillion, South Vermillion, Parke Heritage and Riverton Parke, were recognized for their accomplishments during both their classroom and workplace experiences.
In speaking to the students, Craig Newby, WRCTE district director, said that the courses are meaningful and relate directly to careers available in the area.
“You are a special group of students,” he said. “You have a head start on college and have skills to go into the work force.”
Students in the courses can receive dual credit from Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University.
“You are entering the workforce in an era like no other,” Newby added. “Employers are begging you to work for them.”
More than 300 juniors and seniors in Parke and Vermillion Counties are enrolled in 13 CTE programs, and Newby said interest in the courses keeps growing.
Courses recognized and students honored were:
Construction Technology
Jaylan Kerr– Outstanding Second Year Student
Cosmetology
Bryanna Reitsma– Most Exemplary First Year Student
Early Childhood Education
Dennis Pratt– Outstanding Student of First Year Early Childhood Education
Graphic Design
Quinton Norman– Most Improved Graphic Designer
Stormy Thomas– Two Year Completion
Health Careers
Madison York– Outstanding First Year Afternoon Student
Veterinary Science
Cole Jones– Work Horse Award
Dakota Alexander– Small Animal Whisperer
Katy Pruitt– Cattle Queen
Work-Based Learning
Taylor Faulds– Outstanding Work-Based Learning Student
The Parke and Vermillion County courses are part of the 22 career and technical training programs available through the WRCTE. These programs are hosted at Seeger, Attica, Covington, Fountain Central, North Vermillion, Parke Heritage, South Vermillion, and Riverton Parke High Schools. For more information about the programs available, contact Craig Newby, director of career and technical education, at 765-245-2870 or visit www.wrcte.org.
Bryanna Reitsma–
Most Exemplary First Year Cosmetology Student
Jaylan Kerr–
Outstanding Second Year Student in Construction Technology
Dennis Pratt–
Outstanding Student of First Year Early Childhood Education
Madison York–
Outstanding First Year Afternoon Student in Health Careers
Quinton Norman–
Most Improved Graphic Designer
Stormy Thomas–
Two Year Completion in Graphic Design
RES STEAM DAY
Rockville Elementary focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and math as a part of their STEAM day activities held Wednesday, May 15.
Students rotated between different classroom stations that focused on those five areas. Each station provided students with hands-on activities to learn about the different STEAM topics. The students also documented their observations as a part of their learning process.
The stations varied from building bridges, towns and inventions; making bubbles, seeing what items would float or sink, tangrams, designing artwork and more.
The big finale of the day was making homemade ice cream.
FIFTH GRADE ENGINEERS
RES MONTHLY TRAIT WINNERS
Each month, Rockville Elementary celebrates a character trait. For the month of April, the character trait was dependability. Each classroom selected a student that demonstrated the trait of dependability throughout the month.
Classroom winners are front- Kohen Smith, Zack Bundy, Taryn McMurtry and Landrie Frazier; middle- Olivia Lear, Avrie Pedigo, McKenna Mager, Braylynn Capps, Emilia Ponce, Kinsley Jovanovich; back- Lucas Busenbark, Lydia Jeffries, Henry Busenbark, Chad Truax, Quintyn Kelly, and Addison Coffman.
MS STEM PROJECT
The top group's chair held 30 whiteboards and 22 textbooks. The second place group's chair held 30 whiteboards and 20 textbooks. The first place group members were Lucas Branson, Jenna McVay and Daniel Frye. Second place group members were Bailee Lancaster, Brooke Puskac and Ty York.
"ALL ABOUT MY TEACHER"
Fifth grade students at Rockville Elementary partnered with kindergarten classes to complete a questionnaire entitled, “All About My Teacher,” and assisted kindergarten students with answering questions about their teacher. The kindergarten students then surprised their teachers with their products. This activity was done during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Some of the fifth grade students with their kindergarten partners are front- Sadie O’ Keefe, Raelynn McCoy, Jorgio Gillie; back- Kailey Seay, Jordan Barnbrook, Marshall Vincent, Diana Aviles and Taryn McMurtry.
TRES KINDERGARTEN VISITS HOSPITAL
The Turkey Run Elementary kindergarten classes visited Union Hospital in Clinton for their Teddy Bear Clinic.
The students rotated among six stops in which they learned about the hospital as well as community helpers.
The stops included
Radiology- saw X-ray's and what to expect if you need to have a X-ray;
story time- learned about dialing 911 for help;
teddy bear doctor- where the group learned what to expect if you come to the hospital;
teddy bear clinic- the students could get bandages and give bandages to stuffed animals, play with stethoscopes, and see some equipment used.
The group also saw inside of an ambulance and saw a fire truck.
To round out the day, the classes stopped at Beechwood Park to play and at Up the Creek for ice cream.
MS ART PIECES
NEWS TIDBITS
SENIOR WALK: The PHHS Senior Walk will be on Thursday, May 23 after the PHHS Graduation Practice at the PHMS Gym. Seniors will be walking in their caps and gowns during these walks of honor. The following is the approximate schedule for the Senior Walks on Thursday, May 23:
10:00 a.m.- PHHS seniors meet at PHHS Commons to ride buses to PHMS
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.- PHHS Graduation Practice at PHMS Gym
11:35 a.m.- Turkey Run Elementary School
12:15 p.m.- Rockville Elementary School
1:00 p.m.- Parke Heritage High School Ring of Honor
TRES FIELD DAY: Turkey Run Elementary is still in need of parents to help with field day from 8:20 to noon on Thursday, May 23. If you can help, please contact the elementary office at 597-2760.
DRIVER’S EDUCATION: Summer driver education classes will be offered for any students who will be 15-years-old by May 30. For more information on Summer Driver’s Education, please pick up a flyer in the middle school office. Information is also available on the website under the parents tab at https://phhs.ncp.k12.in.us/for_parents/parent_information
- SENIORS AND PARENTS: Cap and Gown photo sessions are available both during the school day and after school. Seniors have received the attached form in their school e-mail inboxes. Order forms are available in the office and on Mrs. Samantha Woodard's door. Prices: 5x7: $5, 8x10: $10 and digital rights: $20. All proceeds benefit PHHS Yearbook. Click on this link to schedule a time: https://forms.gle/PXGmZLhEKQJSRQsq7
BOYS BASKETBALL CAMPS:
Grades K-2: The Parke Heritage Boys’ Basketball program will conduct a basketball camp for boys in the current grades of K-2 on June 3- June 6. The camp will be conducted by Head Coach Rich Schelsky, along with other PH coaches and PH basketball players. Emphasis of the camp will be on the fundamentals of the game, such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and footwork.
Grades 3-8: The Parke Heritage Boys’ Basketball program will conduct a basketball camp for boys in the current (2017-2018) grades of 3-8 on June 3-June 6 and June 10- June 13. The camp will be conducted by Head Coach Rich Schelsky, other PH coaches and PH basketball players. Emphasis of the camp will be on the fundamentals of the game, such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and footwork. We will play games vs. other schools on the second week of camp.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, May 20
Middle school Spring Sports Awards Night- 6:30 p.m. in ELC
Softball sectional at Riverton Parke- 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21
Transition day for fifth grade to middle school- 1:00 p.m.
MS FFA end of year party
Golf at Fountain Central- 5:00 p.m.
Softball sectional at Riverton Parke- 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22
Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony- 6:00 p.m.
Turkey Run Elementary Awards Program- 9:00 a.m.
Turkey Run Elementary Talent Show- 1:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Rockville Elementary fourth grade field trip- Zoo
Rockville Elementary fifth grade field trip- Beechwood Park
Softball sectional at Riverton Parke-
Thursday, May 23
Parke Heritage Middle School Awards program- 8:30 am.
Rockville Elementary Awards program- 9:00 a.m.
Turkey Run Elementary field day
Last day of school
Saturday, May 25
Graduation Ceremony- 4:00 p.m. in middle school gym
**Check the calendar on the NCP webpage for a full calendar of events.**
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