Conneaut Area City Schools

Spartan Families make sure you check out 2 activites happening in Conneaut this weekend. The Christkindl Market is going to be a fun filled weekend for kids, adults, families and friends to enjoy during the holiday season! This event is outdoors held in the parking lot at Cabrini Church with access to indoor restrooms. Friday 5PM-9PM and Saturday 3PM-8PM. The event will have outdoor vendors, marketers, food trucks, photo ops/booths, photos with Santa, Sleigh rides, and indoor kids craft area. Then on Sunday, December 17th from 4:30pm to 7 pm bring the family to Police Navidad at the Conneaut Human Resource Center! The Conneaut Police Department and FOP Lodge 51 will have Santa, a DJ, food, and presents!

The Conneaut Area City School District is aware of online threats of violence that have been made to Ohio schools yesterday that are similar to threats made in other states recently. We received a message yesterday from the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) who is actively working with the Statewide Terrorism Analysis and Crime Center and Federal Bureau of Investigation as well as schools and local law enforcement to support their efforts in investigation of these threats. While some of the threats have been determined to be false through law enforcement investigation, the district takes all threats to schools seriously. Members of the Conneaut Police Department did a sweep of all of our buildings early this morning. If there is any time anyone would like to make a report concerning threats or concerns of safety you may do so directly to local law enforcement or through the use of the state's Safer Ohio School Tip Line. 844-SaferOH (844-723-3764) The Safer Ohio School Tip Line is a free safety resource available to all Ohio schools. The tip line is an anonymous reporting system that accepts tips via call, text, webform, and mobile app 24 hours-a-day. Anyone can download the Safer Ohio School Tip Line app or use this link to access the webform. This tip line allows students and adults to anonymously share information with school officials and law enforcement about threats to student safety — whether that involves a threatened mass incident or harm to a single student. Again, the district takes every threat seriously and the safety of our students is our top priority. We very much appreciate our partnership with the Conneaut Police Department both in their quick response to communication and action.

Today was a huge success for our local Veteran families. Between Operation Toy Soldier and Ashtabula Feed Our Vets we brought in over 19,000 items! Conneaut 13,796 Geneva 5,636 Conneaut keeps the “Stuff the Bus” trophy! Both organizations can’t THANK everyone enough for all the love and support! 🇺🇸🌲❤️ Special thank you to Mrs Chase and the Youth Philanthropy students, Mrs Phares and the National Honor Society students, the Young Marines and bus driver Tracy Thomas for their time today!

This is just a reminder that the Stuff the Bus Battle is happening today at Wal-Mart between 10-2. You can drop off unwrapped toys, non-perishable food items or hygiene products or make a monetary donation. Each item or dollar placed on the Conneaut bus counts as a point and helps us to beat Geneva and keep the Battle of the Bus trophy in Conneaut. Please stop out and help our local veteran families this Christmas season. They deserve our support and recognition for their dedication to our freedom. And Go Spartans!

We are very sorry to have to announce this but due to illness at the bus garage there is no bus 15 today. Any students who ride bus 15 will have to find alternate transporttion to and from school today.

It looks like we will be extending Thanksgiving Break by an extra day today. Due to the snowy conditions, all schools will be closed in the Conneaut Area City School District. I always think the first snow day is an opportunity for parents to spend some time practicing with our first time licensed student drivers who may have not experienced winter driving yet, if and when the conditions are favorable to do so. Please stay safe and please use caution if you are out. Thank you.

Tomorrow there will be no school due to parent-teacher conferences. Please make sure you are attending a conference either this evening or tomorrow morning to learn how your child is progressing in school. Enjoy your weekend!

Today, and every day, we thank our education support staff for their many contributions to our schools. Their support is invaluable and partnership is essential.

Check out the infographic pictured, which provides voters a quick overview of ISSUE 28 on today's ballot. The 2 mill Permanent Improvement levy will not increase millage.

Here are the facts for this Tuesday's Issue 28 "Permanent Improvement levies are used for the maintenance and replacement of items that have a lifespan of at least five years, including items such as curriculum, technology, equipment, safety and security." PI levies cannot be used for staffing, salaries or benefits.

This Saturday, November 4th, the freshman class will be hosting a craft and vendor fair at Conneaut High School from 9-3. Over 50 crafters and vendors will be spread throughout the cafeteria and hallways. The show will feature a visit from Santa, concessions, a 50/50 raffle, and a basket raffle with winners being drawn at 2:00. Admission is just $1 for adults. Students and children are free. Please use the Jackson St entrance. Come out and support local crafters and vendors and the freshman class. Also, please remember there is no school tomorrow, Friday, November 3rd. We have already completed the first quarter of school and our staff will be in training and completing records. Have a great weekend!

In an effort to maintain funding and financial stability for the district, the levy on the ballot will generate approximately $444,000.00 per year. This proposed levy will help protect the investment our community has already made in our facilities.

"Millage-based levies used for permanent improvements can be known as permanent improvement or PI levies. PI levies are used for the maintenance and replacement of items that have a lifespan of at least five years, including items such as curriculum, technology, equipment, safety and security." PI levies cannot be used for staffing, salaries or benefits.

ISSUE 28 FACTS

Conneaut Area City Schools is seeking a 2 mill continuous levy that would raise an estimated $444,000 annually. On your ballot, you will see the word “Additional” to describe the tax. Please remember, while the levy will be considered a new levy, the 2 mill Permanent Improvement Levy WILL NOT increase millage. Funds will be used to keep ahead of costly repairs, keep buses in good repair and ensure students have up-to-date technology.

"Conneaut Area City Schools is seeking a 2 mill continuous levy that would raise an estimated $444,000 annually. On your ballot, you will see the word “Additional” to describe the tax. Please remember, while the levy will be considered a new levy, the 2 mill Permanent Improvement Levy WILL NOT increase millage. Funds will be used to keep ahead of costly repairs, keep buses in good repair and ensure students have up-to-date technology."

Conneaut Area City Schools Presents... The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon November 9th, 10th, and 11th at 6:30 PM https://www.cacsk12.org/o/conneaut-schools/page/cacs-ticket-booth Admission begins at the Conneaut High School 45 minutes before showtime at the Jackson Street entrance only. Children 5 and under get in for free!

Shout out to Nutrition Service Supervisor Elizabeth Gillette and Central Cafeteria Staff Kim Tantari, Darla Bixby and Cathy Ezzone for finding new and creative ways to improve school lunches. Yesterday they served 201 "walking tacos" to the middle school students. They also provided that same lunch to the District Implementation Team and State Support Team who were meeting in Mrs Riley's office. Rather than ordering out for lunch, the adults ordered from the cafeteria, too! Thank you nutrition service team for being a positive change in the district!

Hey, Spartans! Help us make Friday night football a safe and enjoyable experience for fans of all ages. Please see the information below as you plan your trip to Ricaurte Stadium for tomorrow night's game vs. Edgewood. We appreciate your support!

Hey Spartan Families, we are so excited to have our students back in the buildings full time on Wednesday! Please make sure you stop today or tomorrow at all the open houses where you will get to meet the teachers and learn some vital information: 1. Sample some breakfast and/or school lunches and complete the lunch forms. This year students will either be free or full pay. 2. Make sure the address we have on file in our system is current so busses can be routed correctly from day 1. Due to limited drivers and busses at full capacity, we must adhere to the walks zones, and will not be able to transport open enrolled students. Once the year starts, we will be able to reevaluate the transportation situation. If anyone knows potential bus drivers who would like to work for the districts, please give us a call. 3. If you haven't updated Final Forms, there will be staff to assist you with looking over last year' s information and letting us know of any changes. Once that is done you will receive your child's chromebook. If you have had an address change you will need to provide proof of residency. 4. Learn about Title I programs and other curricular and extra curricular opportunities for your child. We hope you all had a wonderful summer! Make sure you set the alarm Tuesday night!!