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Thursday, May 18, 2023 

Welcome to Weekly Update!

Dear Rene,

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  • May 18 - Teacher of the Year Banquet
  • May 18 - National Speech Pathologist Day 
  • May 23 - Firestone CLC graduation
  • May 24 - Last day for I Promise students
  • May 25 - Ellet CLC graduation
  • May 26 - Last day for grade 12 students 
  • More upcoming dates 

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Your voice matters - take the Family and Staff Survey!

 

We created a survey to help us listen to the needs and wants of the APS community. Submit your anonymous responses to our school survey by May 19. Head to the emailed link from APS to access the survey and enter a drawing for a chance to win prizes after completing! 

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Sign up for summer fun at APS Summer Experience

 

Help make the most out of your child’s summer with FREE camps and programs at APS Summer Experience: Choose Your Adventure! Open to students in grades PreK-12, campers and attendees can create art, train for fall sports, build robots, explore careers, advance in high school credits and much more!

 

Half- and full-day options are available at APS schools across Akron. Learn more and sign up!

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Enroll your student in kindergarten before the school year ends

 

There's only a few weeks of school left! Enroll your kindergartner before school’s out and your child is eligible for fun, creative and FREE summer programs with APS Summer Experience. Learn more about enrollment.  

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Seiberling CLC students learn math outside🌞

 

Seiberling CLC students enjoyed practicing double-digit addition outside on a sunny day last week!

More APS in the news

  • Congrats to these Seiberling CLC Families of the Week!
  • Innes CLC students took advantage of the warmer weather to help clean up the community. Thank you for your hard work!
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Be Kind 330

  • Spread kindness through poetry! Enter our Be Kind 330 poetry contest for a chance to be a published poet. Deadline is June 16.  
  • East CLC students stuck together to make a Be Kind duct tape project. Way to go! 
  • Learn more about Be Kind 330.  

Weekly APS fun fact 🔍

 

Did you know 15% of the district's Community Learning Center usage comes from the community? Learn more about our Family and Community Engagement opportunities. 

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Dr. Erich Merkle, Pupil Adjustment Program, Office of Special Education, Akron Public Schools

Recognizing May as National Mental Health Month is an opportunity to reflect on the power of social connectedness and how it's crucial to our well-being and survival. Most health researchers have recognized for years that loneliness can increase the risk for early death, and the nature of that risk extends beyond many leading health behaviors, including smoking and obesity. Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic increased social isolation for many, including older adults, who are most vulnerable to the virus, and children, who missed out on many social and collaborative opportunities while schools were closed. US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a report discussing how to combat the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation. We all have the power to connect to others to improve this key metric of our wellness and support those around us.

  • Learn more about social connection.
  • How to combat feelings of loneliness.
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Community resources

  • Summer Youth Employment Program - The Summer Youth Employment Program offers Akron students an opportunity to earn up to $2,400 while gaining eight weeks of job experience and valuable skills in meaningful positions across greater Akron. Learn more and apply!
  • School-Based Health services - Need a sports physical, well-visit or vaccines? Schedule an after-school visit with a Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP). Clinics are open to all APS students. Call 330.543.7242 to schedule an appointment. Learn more about School-Based Health Clinics.

    • Mondays from 3-5:30 p.m. at King CLC
    • Thursdays from 3-5:30 p.m. at Voris CLC

Fun things to do!

  • Art in Business Gallery - May 25 at the Sylvester Small Administration Building   (10 N. Main St.). Visit the gallery to support student artwork sponsored by local businesses and patrons. 

  • Wear gray for National Brain Cancer Awareness Day - We encourage students and staff to wear gray and bring a $1 donation to school on May 25 in support of National Brain Cancer Awareness Day. Proceeds will be donated to Akron Children's Hospital in honor of Hatton CLC hero Elias Dietrich. 

  • Akron Juneteenth Festival - June 17 from 1-7 p.m. at Stoner Hawkins Park. Enjoy a parade, teen talent show, balloon release and more! Learn more.
  • Camp What If Akron - July 17-21 or July 24-28, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Summit Lake Community Center (380 W. Crosier St.). Students going into grades 6-8 can enjoy a FREE day camp full of field trips, games, creativity and more! Learn more. 
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General resources

  • APS district website
  • APS family resources
  • Akron Summit County Library
  • Get 2 School/Stay in the Game
  • Ohio Department of Education (ODE)
  • Summit County Public Health
  • United Way 2-1-1 Resource Referral
  • APS plus after hours 
  • Street card 

Forms and downloads

  • Bullying/Harassment Complaint Form

Mental health services 

  • APS district counselors
  • APS district psychologists 
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  • NAMI Summit County mental health services
  • Red Oak Behavioral Health
  • Minority Behavioral Health Group 
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