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August 10, 2023

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Say the Magic Word

At a young age, most of us are taught that the magic word is please. And I am not going to argue the importance of good manners. I will, however, challenge you to begin using another magic word as we embark upon a new academic year - and that word is yet.


The word "yet," when added to the end of a negative sentence, is transforming. For example, consider the difference between this sentence: "I don't know anything about robotics." and this sentence: "I don't know anything about robotics yet." One conveys a negative attitude, while the other denotes an optimistic one. This concept is called Growth Mindset and it's one I have written about before. It's a valuable way of thinking.


People who believe that their intelligence is incremental and something which develops throughout life, see life as full of learning opportunities. They aren't discouraged by what they don't understand. They accept that learning is a process. And this concept is just as important for parents, adults, teachers, and administrators as it is for students. Because we never stop learning. Nearly a quarter century of research in fields as diverse as psychology, neuroscience, and intelligence has proven that adopting a growth mindset leads to better knowledge development, learning experiences, and performance outcomes.


Change is constant - we know that. But it does not have to be intimidating. Rather, it can be exciting.


So join me in implementing this change - try using the word yet at the end of your sentences. And accept that what is currently unfamiliar will soon become familiar.


Looking forward to an outstanding year,


Nathan Hale

Superintendent

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What's Happening in Our Schools

Open House/Schedule Pick-Up Dates


All Elementary Buildings: 

  • Open House: August 21st, 5:30pm – 7:30pm (Grades 1-5)
  • Open House: August 29th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm (Grade K only)


Junior High Buildings: 

  • Schedule Pick-up: August 21st & 22nd, 9am – 2pm
  • Open House: August 22, 6pm – 7:30pm


LHS:

  • Freshmen and Senior Parent Informational Night: August 16th, 5pm - 6pm
  • Back-To-School Kickoff/Schedule Pick-up: August 23, 6pm - 7:30pm


Preschool:

  • Open House: September 7th, 5pm - 7pm


Bridges Program:

  • Open House: August 22, 5pm - 7pm



BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION 2023-2024


  • Bus Routes – Busing information will be available on the Parent Portal (website -> Transportation) Parents will NOT receive letters in the mail.


  • Supply Lists –Posted on our district website: www.lancaster.k12.oh.us in the Parents/Guardians pull-down menu. Click on School Supply Lists for 2023-2024. Select your school and print out your list.


  • Class Lists – Will be posted at each elementary building (office doors) on Friday, August 18, 2023, when the office closes.


Welcome to Academic Year 2023-2024!


Students in Grade K:

Staggered Entrance, August 23 - 30

(Letters will be mailed to parents before school starts.)


First Full Day:

All Grade K: August 31, 2023

Students in Grades 1 – 9: August 23, 2023

Students in Grades 10, 11, 12: August 24, 2023


Preschool

Preschool Students: Staggered entrance, August 22nd and 23rd

First full day for all Preschool students: August 24th, 2023


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Lancaster City Schools

Lancaster High School

Thomas Ewing Jr. High

General Sherman Jr. High

Gorsuch West Elementary School

Medill Elementary

Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

Tallmadge Elementary

Tarhe Trails Elementary

Contact Info:

Nathan Hale

Superintendent

740.687.7305

Jeromey Sheets, Ed.D.Director of Elementary Education
740.687.7306
Director of Student Services
740.687.7360 
Coordinator of Human Resources

Sarah Daugherty

Supervisor of District Technology Services

740.687.7388

Kristin Vandermark

Transportation Supervisor

740.687.7366

Food Service Supervisor
740.687.7350
Casey Rainier
Custodial/
Maintenance 
Supervisor
740.687.7358 



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