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NEWS ONLINE - MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2016 - OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Third Grade Reading Guarantee Helping Ohio’s Students Succeed
Ohio continues to raise the bar for student achievement, and even with
higher expectations, 94.1 percent of the state’s eligible third graders
met or exceeded the promotion score in reading to move to the fourth
grade. The results of the Third Grade Reading Guarantee were released
today as part of K-3 Literacy on the 2014-2015 Ohio School Report
Cards, which can be found on our website and at
reportcard.education.ohio.gov. “The Third Grade Reading Guarantee is
already achieving its main goal... Read
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MAIN STREET GREENVILLE
Cure Cabin Fever with April’s First Friday
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Is your family suffering from cabin fever? If
so, get out of the house and spend some quality family time together
during Main Street Greenville’s First Friday event on Friday, April 1st
from 6-9 pm! During the event, there will be a small petting zoo on the
courthouse lawn by Valley Exotic...Read
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GREENVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GJHS Performs at University of Dayton
The Greenville Junior High School Concert Band, under the direction of
Mr. Brian McKibben, was invited to visit, rehearse, and perform at the
University of Dayton’s Department of Music on Thursday, March 10,
2016. The students of the concert band worked with Dr. Patrick
Reynolds, who conducts the Symphonic Wind Ensemble. During... Read
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VERSAILLES HEALTH CARE CENTER
VHCC hosts Easter Bunny Breakfast
Versailles Health Care Center recently hosted Breakfast with the Easter
Bunny! Over 100 children visited with the Easter Bunny and
enjoyed Brown’s Sweet Shop donuts and refreshments at Versailles Health
Care Center. After breakfast and pictures with the children, the
Easter Bunny also made a special visit... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Down to Earth Book Club
The Darke County Park District is pleased to announce a new program,
the Down to Earth Book Club. Each quarter the program will feature a
different book, some by well-known nature writers, some about outdoor
adventure, and even some about pioneers settling Ohio. Everyone is
invited to read the book and join them at the Nature Center to discuss
the work, enjoy some yummy treats... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Constituents urged to Share Their Feedback on Ohio’s Education System
COLUMBUS—State Representative Jim Buchy (R-Greenville) is urging
constituents in the 84th Ohio House District to fill out a short online
survey to offer their views on education in Ohio. The survey is in
response to recent concerns about the way in which Ohio’s recent school
report cards were released. It can be accessed at www.tinyurl... Read
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U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
Women’s History Month
Originating from a one week celebration in 1978, Women’s History Month
has been celebrated since 1987 as a time to recognize women’s
significant contributions to the fabric of our nation. Even with the
vast progress that has been made in securing equal rights and
opportunity for women, there is still work to be done. On average,
women earn only 79 cents for every dollar earned by men, a gap... Read
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