Pathways

CCS Staff: If you have any good school news or information that you would like to share with the system or add to the calendar for the week, please send it to me by noon on Thursday at pramsey@clevelandschools.org.

Have a Safe and Happy Summer!

Students will return to school on Monday August 11 for registration day. This will be an abbreviated day but will count as an attendance day for perfect attendance purposes. The first full day of classes will be Tuesday, August 12. More specific information will follow as individual schools make plans. You can expect an email message in July with more information.

News and Announcements

Radzyminski to be on CNN Larry King Live

Cleveland High School rising senior Kaylee Radzyminski is scheduled to be on Larry King Live tonight, Thursday, May 22, 2008. Kaylee will be featured in the “CNN Heroes” segment of the program which airs between 9:00-10:00 PM. Kaylee is the founder of the Tunes 4 Troops program that has sent thousands of CDs and DVDs to our troops across the world. She was just recently the named one of the nation’s top ten youth volunteers for 2008 during a special ceremony on Monday, May 5, at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. She was selected from close to 20,000 youth volunteers across America for the 13^th annual The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Kaylee received $5,000, a gold medallion, crystal trophy and a $5,000 grant from The Prudential Foundation for a charity of her choice.

Her goal is to gather half a million CD's, DVD's, and books on CD by Christmas of 2008 and get them to the men and women serving our country all around the world. For more information on how you can support Kaylee in her efforts, go to the Tunes 4 the Troops website at http://www.tunes4thetroops.org/.

Croft Wins Lite Mix 104 Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to Stuart Elementary teacher Prisavia Croft for being named the teacher of the month by Lite Mix 104.1. Ms. Croft is a third grade teacher at Stuart and has been with Cleveland City Schools for 17 years. Congratulations, Prisavia!

CMS AD Scott Carroll Earns CAA Designation

Congratulations to CMS Athletic Director Scott Carroll for earning the Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) designation. This certification requires at least 5 years of experience, a recommendation from your principal, director of schools and one other CAA. It also requires National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association (NIAAA) course work that includes 12 hours of athletic law, administration foundation, and Title 9 classes and athletic leadership classes that Carroll took from Ohio University. It also required a written thesis on athletic administration to be approved by National office and finally a 100 question test covering all of the above information. It took three years for Coach Carroll to complete this process and he should be commended for completing these rigorous requirements. Carroll has been a member of the Tennessee Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association for the last 8 years and has attended numerous conferences.

17 CHS Athletes Qualify for State Meet

Congratulations to Coach Casey Price and the CHS track team as 17 athletes qualified for the state track tournament in Murfreesboro.

Bike Winners are Announced

Two CCS students are going to have a fun summer thanks to the Cleveland Masonic Lodge #134. These two students are the recipients of new bicycles from the Mason’s. All CCS students with perfect attendance were placed in a drawing for a Schwinn bicycle. The winners were Dathan Gaurdern from Arnold Elementary and Madison Dye from Blythe Bower. Congratulations to the fine young people as they proved that going to school every day can be profitable. Barry Phillips, a member of the local Mason’s group, said, “ We just wanted to do something for the schools to encourage and stress the importance of good attendance. It was great to see the excitement in the eyes of these two winners.” Phillips added that this program will continue next year and wants to encourage all students to do their best to be in school every day. The picture to the left is Blythe Bower student Madison Dye with her new bike, at right is Arnold Elementary student and bike winner Dathan Gaudern (Front) with Arnold Principal Kellye Bender, Bob Bradley, Barry Phillips, Patrick Googer from Cleveland Masonic Lodge #134, and CCS Supervisor Paul Ramsey.

Character Counts

The Box Full of Love

Todd was a sadly quiet 11-year-old struggling to adjust to the death of his mother. His father had left long ago, and Todd was living with an aunt who made it known she resented the responsibility.

On several occasions, his teacher Sheryl heard his aunt tell him, "If it weren’t for my generosity, you’d be a homeless orphan."

Sheryl took extra pains to make Todd feel valued in class and encouraged his interest in making things. Just before Christmas break, Todd shyly presented her with a small decorated box he’d made.

"It’s beautiful!" Sheryl gushed.

Todd replied, "There’s something special inside that my mom gave me before she died. She said it’s the one thing I can give and still have plenty left over. It helps you feel better when you’re sad and safe when you’re scared."

As Sheryl started to open the box, Todd warned her, "Oh, you can’t see it."

"Well, what is it?" Sheryl asked kindly.

"It’s love. You’re the first person since my mom that I love."

Sheryl hugged Todd tightly and said, "I’ll treasure this forever. It’s the best gift I ever got."

She kept it on her desk until she retired and touched it whenever she was sad or scared. It never failed to make her heart smile.

Years later, Todd sent her the tassel he wore during his graduation from medical school. It’s been in the box ever since.

In truth, love -- not diamonds -- is the gift that keeps on giving. What’s more, love generates itself. The more you give away, the more you have left.

This is Michael Josephson reminding you that character counts.

Cleveland City Schools

2008-2009 School Calendar

August 4-6 Teacher In-Service

7 Staff Development

8 Teacher Workday

11 Registration Day (Abbreviated Day) Counts as an Attendance Day

12 First Full Day of Classes

September 1 Schools Closed Labor Day

October 10 End of First Grading Period (45 days)

16-17 Schools Closed Fall Break

23 Report Cards Issued

November 4 No Classes Staff Development (Election Day)

26-28 Schools Closed Thanksgiving Break

December 2-4 Gateway Tests

19 Last Day before Christmas Break (Abbreviated Day)

Second Grading Period Ends (45 Days)

First Semester Ends (90 Days)

January 5-6 Teacher In-Service

7 Students Return – Second Semester Begins

9 Report Cards Issued

19 Schools Closed M.L. King Holiday

February 3 TCAP Writing Assessment for Grades 5, 8, and 11

12 No Classes Workday (Elementary) Parent Conferences (High School)

13 No Classes Staff Development

16 No Classes President’s Day

March 13 End of Third Grading Period (45 Days)

19 Report Cards Issued

20 No Classes Staff Development

23-27 Schools Closed Spring Break

April 10-13 Schools Closed Easter Break

20-24 TCAP Testing

May 5-7 Gateway Tests

25 Schools Closed Memorial Day

28 Last Student Day (Abbreviated Day)

End of Fourth Grading Period (46 Days)

End of Second Semester (91 Days)

Report Cards Issued

29 Teacher Workday

Parent Conference Days

Grades 9-12 will have 6 hours designated specifically for parent conference time in the fall semester after normal school hours and a scheduled parent conference day on February 12 from 12:00 – 7:00 PM.

Grades K-8 will have 6 hours in the fall semester designated for parent conferences after normal school hours.

Turn Study Time into Play Time

North Lee Arcade

7663 North Lee Hwy.

Cleveland, TN 37312

(423) 336-2020

(423) 421-8017

North Lee Arcade is inviting students from the Cleveland area to bring in their report cards and redeem good grades for free tokens. Students must bring their report cards to the front counter for the tokens.

See our website at: www.northleearcade.com. We will have extended hours and will be open 7 days per week during summer vacation. We are located at, 7663 North Lee Highway, 5 miles from Paul Huff Parkway, in Cleveland.

Scale for Grades

When students bring their report cards in, they will receive:

3 Tokens for each A

2 Tokens for each B

1 Token for each C

-1 Token for each D

Super Summer Shapeup

Just when you needed a little something to get you going again. Just in time vacation!

Women Only Group Workouts

Weight training/Cardio/Stretching

Starts June 2!

Mon/Tues/Thurs @ 7:30 pm

Hurry! Space is limited.

Y Members: $45 Others: $85

Summer Camps

CHS Volleyball Camp 2008

Who: Upcoming 4th-9th graders (new or advanced players)

When: June 16-18

Time: 8:00 A.M. - Noon

Where: Cleveland Middle School Gym

Cost: $45 early registration; $55 first day of camp

Make Checks Payable to: Coach Patricia Flowers

Mail Registration Info to: Coach Flowers, 850 Raider Drive, Cleveland, TN 37312

Contact Info: this email address; 478-1113 (school); 400-8733 (cell)

Send name, upcoming grade, t-shirt size, address, phone, emergency contact, insurance co. and policy # with payment if using this email for registration.

Camp Flyers will be made available at the main offices of CMS, CHS, Cleveland City elementary schools; flyers will be at Coopers and Industrial Park as well.

I can send flyers through the Cleveland City Schools pony, or if you send me a mailing address I can mail a flyer to you.

Camp Will Include:

*Individual Instruction in serving, passing, setting, and hitting technique

*Specific drills designed to utilize learned skill or enhance already known fundamentals

*Quality assistance from coaches, players, and alumni

*Better Understanding of the basic rules of the game, including rotations, positions, and volleyball "lingo"

*Rewards to campers who exhibit hard work, improvement, and/or sportsmanship

*Games that allow campers to demonstrate their athleticism in fun, competitive ways

*Offensive and defensive instruction for more advanced players through scrimmaging

*Concessions with healthy drinks and snacks

Lady Raider Highlights:

*District Champions 2006, 2007

*Regular Season Champions 2007

*Best of Preps Team of the Year 2006, 2007

*Best of Preps Coach of the Year 2006

*Best of Preps Player of the Year (Rachael Isom) 2006, 2007

*Five players in Top Five Regional Ranking for Junior Olympic Club Volleyball (16-1's team with Morgan Isom; 15-1's team with Gabby Earby, Ayesha Rock, Kristen Pickett, and Payton Tipton)

Thanks so much for your support and GO LADY RAIDERS!

Coach Flowers, CHS Volleyball Coach

What?: Cleveland Blue Raiders Basketball Camp will focus on both fundamental and team concepts. Including instruction of proper shooting form, ball handling and defense. Hot Shot free throw and 1 on 1 competition. Winners will be rewarded trophies!

When?: Session 1– May 26-29 @ Cleveland Middle School Session 2– June 16-19 @ Cleveland High School

Time?: 9:00 am– 12:00 noon (Monday-Thursday)

Cost?: $50.00-For pre-register

$55.00-For campers that register first day of camp

$80.00-Brother’s rate (one session)

$90.00-For both sessions

Check one: Session One____ (May 26-29) Session Two____ (June 16-19) Both Sessions_____

Name____________________________________________________Grade/Age___________________

Address (City, State, Zip)______________________________________________________________

Parents/ Guardian Name_____________________________ Phone_______________________

School Attended_________________________ T-Shirt Size_________ (YOUTH or ADULT)

Emergency Contact & Number_________________________________

Have you been to CHS camp before?______

_____________________has been given permission to attend and participate in the 2008 Cleveland Raider Basketball Camp. As the parent or legal guardian, I release Cleveland High School, camp and staff from liability in the case of an injury to the above camper.

Signature of Parent or Guardian: _____________________Date:____________________

Insurance: Each camper will be covered by an accident policy. This policy is secondary to your primary policy and provides limited coverage. The insurance fee is included in the camp tuition.

Attention:

To guarantee a spot in camp, please register by sending the registration form with your payment to:

Jason McCowan

850 Raider Drive NW

Cleveland TN, 37312

*Make all checks payable to Jason McCowan

* For more information feel free to call Jason McCowan at 423-618-2703

CHS Soccer Camp

Cleveland High School will be sponsoring a soccer camp this summer. The dates and times are listed below. The camp will be lead by John Brose. Brose is the Head Coach of the boys’ soccer team at Cleveland High School and the assistant coach for the girls’ team. He played four years of collegiate soccer at Lee University. Before joining the high school two years ago, he was the head coach of the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams at Cleveland Middle School, as well as a coach for the 2 time state champion CFC Flames 92 club team. He has his National Diploma and State Goal Keeping Diploma from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).

*Experienced high school coaches and players will be staffing all camps

*Kids Camps A and B will be held at the CHS soccer field at the GRCSA soccer complex on Mouse Creek Road. The MS/HS camp will be held at Cleveland Middle School

If you have questions, or if you need more information please contact John Brose or Andy Byrd.

John Brose:

Email: jbrose@clevelandschools.org

Cell: (423) 991-4200

Andy Byrd:

Email: abyrd@clevelandschools.org

Registration form is attached to this email.

Camp Information

Kids Camp A

May 27th – 30th (No Camp Mon.)

9:00 - Noon

Completed Grades K, 1, or 2

Cost - $60 ($50 if you pre-register)

Kids Camp B

May 27th – 30th (No Camp Mon.)

9:00 – Noon

Completed Grades 3, 4, or 5

Cost - $60 ($50 if you pre-register)

Middle School Camp

July 7th – 11th

9:00 – 1:00

Completed Grades 5, 6, or 7

Cost - $75 ($65 if you pre-register)

High School Camp

July 7th – 11th

9:00 – 1:00

Completed Grades 8, 9, 10, or 11

Cost - $75 ($65 if you pre-register)

Non Refundable Deposit - $30 for all camps

Campers will Receive Things to Bring

- Camp T-Shirt - Soccer Cleats

- Camp Sack Bag - Shin Guards

- Camper Evaluation - Soccer Ball

Soccer Camp British Style!

Greater Cleveland Soccer Association is partnering with Challenger Sports to provide a series of British style soccer camps for your child this summer. Camps will be instructed by an all British staff and will cover ages U5-U18 and be tailored to various skill levels. The Camp is from July 7th - 11th . You will find all pertinent information about the Camp at http://www.grcsa.org

Registration form is attached to this email.

Computer Camp for Middle Schoolers

The CIS faculty in the Department of Business at Lee University are conducting the Annual Summer Computer Camps again this year from June 2^nd - 6^th for Middle Schoolers. You will find all pertinent information about the Camps at http://faculty.leeu.edu/~mwilson.

For more information contact Mava Wilson at mwilson@leeuniversity.edu OR call her at 614-8196.