Author: Tanya Wells

Carlisle Local School District Fall 2020

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Carlisle, OH 45005
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Carlisle’s New Face -
Now Introducing …

By Dr. David Vail,
Superintendent
I have been in public education for 39 years. For the first 15 years of my career, I worked in five separate districts (Centerville, Bellbrook, Dayton, Xenia, and Oakwood) as a math teacher for grades 6–12, with the majority of that time at the high school level, as well as teaching a math course at Sinclair Community College. Along with teaching, I coached and/or advised several athletic teams and clubs.
I then went into administration, first as an assistant principal/athletic director at Brookville. After two years of that, I became a building principal for grades 7–12 in a relatively small district, Bethel Local Schools, where I remained for 9 ½ years. I was fortunate to become superintendent in a slightly larger district, Versailles Exempted Village, and enjoyed that position for 4 ½ years. After that, I was named the superintendent with Miamisburg City Schools, where I worked the past eight years. During this time, I had the opportunity to be an Adjunct Professor at UD in the School of Education and Health Sciences - Educational Administration.
I received my bachelor’s degree from Wright State University, after beginning my studies at the United States Air Force Academy. I went on to receive my master’s degree and my PhD from the University of Dayton.
The highlights of my life are my wife, Kathleen, also an educator, along with our two grown children and their spouses, (Melissa & David / Matthew & Ashley) and our three beautiful grandchildren, Lucy, Liam, and Charlotte.
The highlights of my career are all of the great districts for which I have worked, the wonderful staff in each of those districts, and all of the students who impacted my life. I hope I impacted theirs, as well.
I look forward to starting the next leg of my journey as the superintendent with Carlisle Local Schools. I am a little familiar with the district having been in the SWBL for 12 years of my career. I know that the people with whom I interacted were nothing short of pleasant and always fiercely competitive. I also know a few residents of the community through my many years in the area. I cannot wait to be a part of the Carlisle School family and to get to know more of the people who live and work here.

Carlisle Elementary Welcomes Two New Teachers to the District

By Jenn Crouse,
Preschool Teacher
Hello Carlisle! I’m excited that this school year I will be collaborating and building relationships with families within the community! My husband and I are raising our two daughters (Ellie, 8, and Jocie, 4) in Miamisburg. When I’m not in the classroom I enjoy fitness and crafts. Fun fact, before I had children I used to run marathons.
In 2010, I graduated from Miami University with a bachelors degree in Early Childhood. Carlisle has brought me onto the team as a preschool teacher, a setting I’ve been in since 2013. My heart and passion are with helping and guiding our children to challenge themselves, set and achieve goals, and establish a love for learning! Go Indians!
***** ***** *****
By Addie Focht,
6th grade ELA/Writing Teacher
Hello, Carlisle! I grew up in Farmersville, where I attended Valley View School District. I went on to pursue my education degree at Wright State University, where I also was able to receive my master’s in Middle Childhood Education.
I grew up in a family full of educators, so I naturally found myself drawn to the world of education. Our summers always consisted of helping my family set-up their classroom and getting excited about the start of a new school year. I never wavered from the idea that teaching was the career for me and a school is an environment where I always belonged.
I am lucky that the career I have chosen is one where I can help develop the learning experiences and goals of young minds that will go on to grow and flourish in front of me. Building relationships and creating out-of-the-box lesson plans are the main goals in my classroom.
I am a lifelong learner, compassionate, hardworking, dedicated, and devoted to all students who walk through my door. Being able to be part of the community I grew up next door to is something I could only dream about. I am very enthusiastic in getting to know the people of Carlisle and am super excited to be part of the Carlisle tribe. I can’t wait to learn from everyone around me!
CARLISLE WISHES BOTH OF THESE TEACHERS THE BEST OF LUCK FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR!

PBIS at Carlisle
Elementary School

Carlisle Junior High Staff Ready for Students

By Jennifer Dearwester,
Carlisle Elementary Principal - grades 4-6
The administrators at Carlisle Elementary School are excited to a new beginning in our new facility. All students in grades Pre-K to 6 will function as an elementary school that share several common areas throughout the building.
We are pleased to continue our PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) framework that operates under the three main expectations that “Carlisle Indians are Respectful, Responsible, and Safe.” All classrooms and public areas have specific expectations around students being respectful, responsible, and safe in each area.
Safety is always important, but all students and staff members must take extra safety precautions this school year due to Covid-19. The administrators will follow all Warren County Health Department guidelines throughout the school year to make sure all students, staff members, and community members will be as safe as possible.
As parents, please encourage your children to listen to all adults in charge at all times. Students will earn positive incentives as they successfully follow the three expectations at Carlisle Elementary School. Each grade level will also have monthly rewards that students can earn when they meet their goals. We will also try to have a big reward at the end of each semester.
Lastly, it is also important that we have your correct phone numbers and email addresses so we are able to contact you throughout the school year. Please be sure this information is updated with our office for your child’s student record.
Myself and Mr. Mike Milner, CES Principal - grades PreK-3, look forward to leading Carlisle Indians into a bright future.

FOOD SERVICE UPDATE:
There will be no self-service in lunch lines for the 2020-2021 school year as the food service department is committed to following all regulations that the Warren County Health Department issues. There will also be fewer options to choose from.

By Dan Turner,
Carlisle Jr./Sr. High Principal - grades 7-8
Welcome back everyone! Carlisle Junior High School is very excited for the 2020-2021 school year.
We hope this newsletter finds you in good health and is able to provide you with as much information that we have at this time. We want our students to know that we miss them and are hopeful to be together again soon!
Carlisle Junior High administration and staff are ready to welcome our students into our new K12 building. This will be a new adventure for all of us, but we are ready and will help in any way possible.
Student scheduling, as well as personal/emotional support, will be available through the guidance office. If at any time you feel as though your student could benefit from additional professional services, Mrs. Julia Jackson is able to provide information to families.
Some important items for the 2020-21 school year:
· Washington D.C. trip has been rescheduled to May 26-29, 2021. Due to travel restrictions we will hopefully travel in May instead of the original November date.
· National Junior Honor Society will have last year’s induction ceremony this Fall (date TBA). We will be inducting new members from the 7th and 8th grade candidates based on last year’s GPA.
· CJHS will offer an Economics/ Financial literacy class this year. Students learn how to navigate the financial decisions they face and to make informed decisions providing the basis for responsible citizenship and career success.
Although our country still faces unknowns due to the world-wide pandemic, we plan to help our students grow educationally and emotionally.
We hope you have had an amazing summer and we look forward to seeing all of you in September.

10 Years of Service: The End of an Era

High School Rises Above Pandemic

By Tanya Wells,
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
On July 30, Mr. Larry Hook officially retired from Carlisle Local Schools. He served as Superintendent for 10 years, seeing the district through many ups and downs.
Most memorably, he helped the district forge ahead with the passing of a levy to allow for the construction of the new PreK-12 building opening September 2020.
On July 27, a retirement party was held for Mr. Hook at Grigsby Intermediate prior to the Board meeting that evening. Many staff, Board members, and community members stopped by to wish him well in his next endeavor as Superintendent of Springboro City Schools, and to thank him for his hard work and dedication over a decade to Carlisle Schools.
Carlisle Local School District wishes Mr. Hook the best in his new role and thank him for helping to make the dream of a new building a reality.

10
Years
July
2010
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July
2020

Top Photo by Dan Bassler, Treasurer
Board Members presented Mr. Hook with a plaque honoring his 10 years of service at the July 27 Board Meeting.

By Dave Slamer,
Carlisle Jr./Sr. High Principal - grades 9-12
We are certainly in completely unchartered territory and this has been quite a rollercoaster as we are moving through the Covid-19 pandemic and plan our next steps as a school district and building. At this point, we are thinking about what this school year will bring. While many planning conversations are still happening, they filled with a great deal of what-ifs and but-ifs. We are now in a time where we must deal with the “new normal” at least for the time being. That new normal means school will look different when we return, beyond the fact we will be in a brand-new building!
I would be remiss if I did not once again thank our entire Class of 2020, their parents, siblings, and family members for their patience throughout the last few months of their senior year. With so much taken away from them, our students stood tall and took on the new challenge. As they move forward in future endeavors, this experience will serve as a reminder they have the resolve to work through anything. We were able to put together a wonderful graduation ceremony with the help of many of our staff members. What is usually a one-hour ceremony turned into three days and many hours of editing, but we are so proud of the result.
As we look forward to the 2020-21 school year we do so with a great deal of anticipation, excitement, and trepidation. Each day we move closer to moving into the new building and sharing it with the community for generations to come. Each day as well we see the ups and downs of the pandemic and try to make the most informed decisions possible. No one can be for sure what this school year will entail, but this summer has been filled with planning, re-planning, and planning some more as the health and educational landscape continues to change. We will continue to work hard to provide each student with the best service possible. That being said, I speak on behalf of our entire staff that we cannot wait to get our students back in the classroom! Until then, we hope everyone remains safe and healthy.
INDIAN NATION!

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