Reminder: Tomorrow, March 8, is a staff work day. Students are not in school. Enjoy your weekend.
March Shine Award Winner
Ford stands out in the Fairbrook Second Grade for his respectful behavior towards students and teachers. He is kind and always ready to help when someone is in need. Ford takes responsibility for his classwork and belongings, showing a trustworthy and reliable attitude in the classroom. Moreover, he is willing to be a friend to everyone, embodying the qualities of a compassionate and supportive classmate. You can find Ford voluntarily putting away recess toys, helping others clean up at the end of the day, and offering to be a math or reading buddy to everyone. When Ford is asked to do something, he intently replies “Got it!” He is listening and ready to work and help at any time. To see the Fairbrook fundamentals in action, you need only look to Ford because he’s definitely “Got it”!
Thanks to everyone who supported Fairbrook's Foxtrot Fundraiser! Fairbrook PTO used money raised to install new playground equipment!
The students are enjoying trying out the new climber and musical instruments during recess. And to top it off, the PTO treated students to popsicles to celebrate! 😄
#PlaygroundUpgrade #FoxtrotFundraiserSuccess
Check out this week's "Creek Fact Friday!" Can you name these three teachers and their significance to the district?
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Spoiler Alert!
The image features Edward Zink, Frank Zink, and Otto Zink! Edward's legacy is honored through the naming of the Beavercreek High School Fieldhouse, Frank's in the naming of the football stadium, and Otto's name graces the gym at Ferguson Hall.
The contributions of Ed, Frank, and Otto have left an indelible mark on our district. Yet, it's important to recognize that the entire Zink family has also made significant contributions. 🧡🖤
For example, the tree outside the athletic main office is in memory of the late Anton Zink. Also, Anton’s wife, Becky, has kept the scorebook for our basketball teams for 38 seasons now!
Do you have a favorite Zink memory? Let us know in the comments!
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Lori Howell! 🌟
Lori has been with Beavercreek City Schools for 16 years and works as a bus driver and BHS lunch monitor.
She is also "Rooted" in the BCS community as a Beavercreek High School Class of 1986 Alum!
During her career at BCS, she credits Sue Rex, her bus trainer with Kettering City Schools, as being the most influential person in her career. Lori started her driving career at Kettering almost 30 years ago.
Her favorite memories include meeting so many wonderful coworkers and making friends with many of them.
While not driving a bus or working in the cafeteria, Lori loves to spend time with her family, taking trips to the beach, gardening, and attending car shows with her husband.
"I am proud to be able to live and work in such a wonderful community with so many great people. I'm lucky to call Beavercreek home, " Lori said.
We are lucky to have her in our Creek family! 🧡🖤
🚫📱 Attention, BCS families and community members! 🚫📱
We're thrilled to announce our participation in Greene County Public Health Department's "Global Day of Unplugging" tomorrow, Friday, March 1st! As part of this initiative, Beavercreek City Schools will be taking a break from social media for the day.
This means you won't see our usual posts. But don't worry, our weekly staff highlight and our new Creek Fact Friday post will be shared on Saturday instead.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we prioritize disconnecting to reconnect with what truly matters. Let's embrace this opportunity to engage in offline activities and recharge our minds and spirits.
We look forward to connecting with you again soon! 🌟#DisconnectToConnect #GlobalDayOfUnplugging #BCSUnplugged 🧡🖤
We're thrilled to introduce our latest weekly segment: Creek Fact Friday! Every Friday, we'll be delving into the intriguing world of BCS with enlightening facts, anecdotes, and trivia.
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🌟 Staff Spotlight: Meet Lula Kersteiner! 🌟
If you haven't met Lu yet, you're truly missing out! Lula Kersteiner shines as the administrative assistant at Parkwood Elementary, and we're thrilled to feature her in our Staff Spotlight this week.
With nearly 25 years of dedication to our district, Lu's journey has been shaped by the wisdom and kindness of influential mentors like Sue Bamford and Vicki Keivel, who have inspired and guided her along the way.
When asked about her favorite BCS memory, she said, " After all this time, there are so many. But being 'a security blanket' for a young girl tops her list. "The girl was anxious about going to class, so she would stop in every day to hug her. I would tell her she was going to have a great day! She would smile and go to class."
We also asked her what it means to be a member of the Creek family, and she said, "The saying that it takes a village is so very true today. We may not know what is going on in a child's life, but teachers, counselors, office staff, and administrators all working together to guide our children to be good citizens, friends, and classmates is so important. I am very thankful to be part of the BCS and Parkwood community. I hope I have helped make a difference in some small way."
Beyond her dedicated work, Lu enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her husband and their beloved dog, Molly. Whether it's soaking in the beauty of Lake Erie or adventuring through Ohio and Kentucky State Park lodges, Lu's passion for travel and adventure keeps the roads hot, as her husband fondly remarks.
Thank you, Lu, for your unwavering commitment and heartfelt contributions to our school community. You truly embody the spirit of excellence and compassion that defines Parkwood Elementary! 🧡🖤🧡
💕 Valentine's Day Fun at Fairbrook! 💕
Check out these adorable snapshots from our Valentine's Day festivities! Our students had an absolute blast with games, crafts, and non-stop partying! Thanks to everyone who made it a day to remember!
👮♂️👮♀️🚔 Celebrating School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 🎉🏫👨✈️
Today, we're honoring our dedicated School Resource Officers – Officer Majercak, Officer Unroe, Officer Peffly, and Beavercreek's Chief Security Officer Williams! 🌟
They are more than just officers; they are ROOTED in OUR COMMUNITY as pillars of our schools, working tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and school grounds.
Their commitment, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to serving and protecting our school community inspire us every day. Whether it's fostering positive relationships with students, providing guidance and support, or swiftly responding to any situation, they go above and beyond to make our school a safe and welcoming environment.
Join us in expressing our deepest gratitude to Officer Majercak, Officer Unroe, Officer Peffly, and Chief Safety Officer Williams for their outstanding service and for being invaluable members of the Beavercreek family! 👏👏
#SchoolResourceOfficerDay #SafetyFirst #BeavercreekStrong 🚓🏫👮♂️
We highlight Jenn Courter, a 5th-grade ELA and social studies teacher at Fairbrook Elementary, for our weekly staff spotlight. 🧡🖤
Jenn has been with the district for seven years and says her career has been most influenced by those she has had the opportunity to co-teach with. "They have pushed me to find new ways to challenge our students and brought joy to my day-to-day life. I could not do my job without them."
Her favorite thing about working at BCS is seeing her students, old and new, achieve wonderful things as they grow and move through the Beavercreek school system.
Jenn says, "The community at Fairbrook has inspired me to be more involved with Beavercreek in and outside of the school. Not only have I built a solid foundation in Beavercreek, but my family has as well.
Finally, Jenn enjoys reading and hiking in nature when not in a classroom. #beavercreeksbest #staffspotlight
It’s Staff Spotlight time again! This week, we highlight Melinda Dyamod, a paraprofessional at Main Elementary.
Melinda has been with the district for ten years and is so grateful to be a member of the Creek family. She loves making memories at BCS and has so many that she couldn’t choose just one to highlight as her favorite. When it comes to her career, she says Ashley Kitchen has been the most influential person.
When not busy at work, Melinda enjoys being with her family, enjoying the outdoors, and trying new foods from different cultures.
We are very lucky to have Melinda as a part of our district! 🧡🖤 #BCSstaffspotlight
Fairbrook fifth graders recently finished learning about food chains. One fun way to understand how energy is passed on between organisms is to dissect sterilized barn owl pellets. 🦉
Owls cough up pellets because they cannot wholly digest what they eat. As these pictures show, these students had a "Hoot" exploring this hands-on experience in the classroom. #Bckschools
Fairbrook's Links of Love annual Fundraiser was an amazing success! We raised a total of $3,840! $2,688 was given to the FISH Food Pantry and $1,152 was donated to Ella's Art Project. Students in Anchored for Life helped hand out the checks and certificates to each classroom teacher. Mrs. Rotella's class (grades 2-5) and Mrs. Carenza's class (grades K-1) were the classes with the most links purchased and each won a pizza party for the class. Great job everyone and a big thank you for helping to support our school, community, and world.
If you don't already know him, meet Mr. Seilhamer! He is this week's Staff Spotlight.
Mr. Seilhamer is a 7th and 8th-grade science teacher at Ankeney Middle School and the head girls' basketball coach. He has spent 22 years in the district already.
When asked who has been the most influential person in his career, he said, "My wife and kids because I never want to let them down."
About his students, he hopes they can learn from him how to be kind and empathic because you never know what someone else might be going through.
If there is one thing he wishes more people knew about BCS, it is how much our staff goes above and beyond to provide a great learning experience for all our students.
5th Graders completed the DARE program and celebrated together at graduation. Great job 5th grade!
Today, we highlight Brian Shively, our transportation administrative assistant for our staff spotlight.
Brian has worked for BCS for five years, and within that time, he credits Transportation Supervisor Lindy Shumaker as the person who has been most influential in his career.
He hopes students can learn two things from him: patience and kindness. Also, if there is one thing Brian hopes more people know about our district, it would be the array of opportunities our students have here, ranging from music, athletics, academic teams, and social clubs to numerous other activities.
We are incredibly grateful to have Brian as a member of the Creek family!
Due to the current road conditions, BCS will be closed today, Friday, January 19. Be safe and have a great weekend.
Beavercreek Schools are on a two-hr delay for Tuesday 1/16!
Our Fairbrook Spelling Bee was held this morning and we cannot BEE more excited with the results.
To save you time, here are just the facts from the bee....
Spelling Bee Facts:
A total of 25 students participated.
Rounds:
Second Grade had 15 rounds
Third Grade had 19 rounds
Fourth Grade had 19 rounds
Fifth Grade had 6 rounds.
Class Champions for each grade:
Second Grade, Melanie
Third Grade, Aiden
Fourth Grade, Aariz
Fifth Grade, Jameson
The Overall Champions Rounds had 6 rounds.
The final round was between Aariz and Jameson
The final word was "slakes"
Aariz was named the 2024 Fairbrook Spelling Bee Champion
