Little Locos Leaders

Congratulations to the March Little Locos Leaders! The word of the month was Self Control!
 
Alexis Gardner, Sabrina Wiyrick, Emma Dowalter, Morgan Buehler, Payton Mauk, Journey Kowssarie, Morgan Strobel, Carter Wade, Reagan Jacob, Dawson Moore, Madelyn Hoover, Ethan Adams, Evan Rummel, Riley Bowen, Dylan Bass, Madison Gibler, Isaiah Phillips, Sara Lewellen, Tina Davis, Aden Kendra, Zaida Dowalter, Colin Mattern, Alex Swany-Richmond, Landon Brigle, and Amy Prekop

Word of the Month Winners!

Congratulations to February's Word of the Month Winners! The word for February was Cooperation.

• Andrew Heller
• Madaline Eitniear
• Bailey Dohm
• Cole Dewire
• Aaron Brink
• Morgan Eriksen

Staff Survey - Getting to Know Sara Stobbe

Where did you go to high school and college?

I went to Napoleon High School and Bowling Green State University

What grade/s and classes do you teach?


I currently teach Kindergarten


What are some of the activities or projects you do in your classroom to make learning fun and engaging?


I incorporate lots of art, music and games.  I encourage my students' behavior and participation with positive reinforcement.


What professional and/or student related activities do you participate in addition to teaching?  


I use the Kindergarten aid, Robin Yagelski, for 45 minutes every day.  I use the Mentor Program and HOST Reading Program daily as well.


What is the best thing about Montpelier Schools?


The new school building is amazing!  The communication between the elementary principal is also great... I do not know what I would do without her weekly Bulletins! 


As a district we are working hard to save the district money.  What are some ways that you help save money at school?

I try to buy lots of my children's supplies.  I use the SMARTBoard as much as possible and copy on what I feel like is absolutely necessary.  

Staff Survey - Getting to Know Mrs. Jassmine Foust

Where did you go to high school and college?

I graduated high school from Antwerp in 2000. For my undergraduate degree, I attended Miami University and received a B.S. in Education in 2004. Currently, I am working on a Master’s in American History and Government from Ashland University.

What grade/s and classes do you teach?

I teach fourth grade social studies and language arts.

What are some of the activities or projects you do in your classroom to make learning fun and engaging?

We have a classroom economic system. Each student applies for a classroom career and then receives a job. Students earn a paycheck that helps to pay for classroom rent of their desk. Rent is $600. Students can earn extra money by receiving compliments, A’s on tests, reading extra minutes at home, etc. Every two months, we have a classroom auction. Students can buy items or save their money for a future purchase of their desk ($1,800). This system teaches real-life economic skills. Students write checks, budget money, and learn the benefits of saving for the future.

What professional and/or student related activities do you participate in addition to teaching?  (Supplementals and Volunteer)

I am hoping to start a middle school student council next year for grades 3-6. I was in charge of this activity at my last school and the students loved being able to participate in the democratic process. Students learn how to use Roberts Rules of Order and feel like they have a say in their education.

What is the best thing about Montpelier Schools?

I love how welcoming the Montpelier Community has been. The teachers, the parents, the administration… everyone has been so kind and friendly. I love teaching fourth grade and seeing how excited my students are to learn. I wouldn’t trade this job for any other. J

As a district we are working hard to save the district money.  What are some ways that you help save money at school?

I am currently using an online etextbook for social studies. All lessons, student readings, and activities are found online. Nothing has to be printed off and students love reading on the computer versus using our regular textbooks. Because of this, printing costs have been reduced in my classroom.

Staff Survey - Getting to Know Mr. Timothy Ford & Mrs. Meredith Ford

Mrs. Meredith Ford

Where did you go to high school and college?

I went to high school in Cincinnati at Roger Bacon High School and then traveled a coupled minutes south for college and attended Northern Kentucky University.

What grade/s and classes do you teach? 

I teach Title I Math to first and second graders & Title I Reading to third and fourth graders.

What grade/s and classes do you teach?

My main goal is to keep my students engaged through learning. I love creating Smart Board activities, appealing centers and/or games, or having the students make a manipulative to help them grasp a concept or standard.

What professional and/or student related activities do you participate in addition to teaching?  

I am the JV Volleyball Coach. I am also a coach’s wife, who is a three sport coach, and I do my best to attend all of the extra-curricular activities to support our athletes J

What is the best thing about Montpelier Schools? 

We have an awesome staff and great students. I love the people I work with.  I have felt so welcomed here in my first year of teaching. 

As a district we are working hard to save the district money.  What are some ways that you help save money at school? 

I work really hard to reduce paper use.  I spend my own money to buy the materials to create the manipulatives we use and I find free online materials, games, Smart Board activities, etc.

Mr. Timothy Ford


Where did you go to high school and college?
I attended Delta High School, and went on to Miami University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Zoology.  I completed my Education degree from the University of Toledo

What grade/s and classes do you teach?
I teach 10^th grade Biology, 11^th grade Earth and Space Sciences and 12^th grade Anatomy and Physiology.

What are some of the activities or projects you do in your classroom to make learning fun and engaging?
I feel it is important to make learning relative to the students. They need to see the practical applications of knowledge. Whenever I can I try to create projects or lessons that deepen that relevance in the students’ minds.

What professional and/or student related activities do you participate in addition to teaching?  
I am an Assistant Varsity Football, and Baseball coach, as well as a Jr. High Wrestling coach. Coaching three sports allows me to interact with my students in a different environment which allows me to be a positive influence in their lives.

What is the best thing about Montpelier Schools?
The best thing about Montpelier is the students. We have a district full of students who believe in their own success. There are exceptions to every rule, but a vast majority of our students work hard, and dedicate themselves to their academic and extracurricular activities. They deserve to succeed, and we have a responsibility to help them in any way possible.

As a district we are working hard to save the district money.  What are some ways that you help save money at school?
The internet is a great tool for finding lessons and units that are hands on, interesting, and cheaply executed. You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on a science lab if you can find a cheaper alternative that is just as interactive, and fulfills the same learning experience. I try to optimize my classroom environment without spending needlessly.

Staff Survey - Getting to Know Mrs. Miranda Moor

Where did you go to high school and college? 

I went to Hilltop.  I attended Miami University and the University of Toledo, before graduating from Defiance College in 2008.

What grade/s and classes do you teach? 

I teach Language Arts and Science for 1^st grade.

What are some of the activities or projects you do in your classroom to make learning fun and engaging? 

In Reading, we do a lot of SMART board lessons. We also practice phonics and hunks and chunks with the Phonics Dance.  In Science, students do experiments with floating, sinking, habitats, and properties of matter.  We have made Dr. Seuss’s Oobleck and just observed the reaction between baking soda and vinegar.

What professional and/or student related activities do you participate in addition to teaching?  (Supplementals and Volunteer) 

I am a secretary for the LPDC.  I am also pursuing my Master’s Degree at BGSU.

What is the best thing about Montpelier Schools? 

The students make our schools wonderful.  They are caring and driven to learn.  Watching them succeed and work toward goals is the reason we are here each day.  Parent and community support is another aspect that makes our school great.  Having volunteers willing to give their personal time and resources shows that other people truly care about the success of our students.

As a district we are working hard to save the district money.  What are some ways that you help save money at school?

I have cut down on paper in many ways.  We have learned smarter ways to teach that do not require copies.  I do not order reading workbooks for my students.  Instead, we use the SMART board, whiteboards, and recycled paper from a business in town. 

Good Luck Kennedy Lamberson!

Montpelier Schools would like to wish 5th grader Kennedy Lamberson good luck as she travels to Columbus this weekend to compete at the state level of the Knights of Columbus Foul Shooting contest! It is believed that Kennedy is the first Montpelier student to ever compete at the state level for the K of C Foul Shooting contest. Kennedy shot 14/15 at sectionals, 17/25 at districts, 18/25 at regionals and will shoot 25 shots at the state level. GOOD LUCK KENNEDY!!!