Video highlights the artistic talents of students

Modular homes move-in ready

Top 40 students share their stories, gratitude with their most influential teachers during the 2013 Excellence Reception

SPRING OPEN HOUSE
FRIDAY MAY 10 - 2013
8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Gates Mills Environmental Education Center
390 County Line Road - Gates Mills 44040
440-995-7550

Join us for all of your spring gardening needs.  We will offer more hanging baskets, planters, herbs and vegetables.  Annual flats will be available this spring.  For those desiring larger annuals, we will have a nice assortment of 4” pots also. 

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Back by popular demand...our alumni will provide refreshments throughout the day and provide hotdogs for lunch and dinner to all of our customers.

Don’t forget our Chinese Raffle.  Tickets are $1.00 each.  Proceeds towards our scholarship fund.

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Don’t forget that you can drop-off your empty planters throughout the spring and our students will replant them for you.

Open All School Days: 8:00a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Thank you to all parents and students who attended Opportunity Day/Night and Open House/Site Visits in January/February.

Over 800 students applied and interviewed for Excel TECC programs for the 2013-2014 school year. Letters of acceptance and confirmation contracts have gone out to those students who have been accepted into programs for next year. PLEASE RETURN the CONFIRMATION CONTRACT by Wednesday 20 March 2013 to secure your place in a program. Contact Mrs. Catullo in the Excel TECC office at 440-995-6750 with questions about payments.

Some programs may still have openings. If parents/students have any questions about programs - contact Mr. Joe Hayes at 440-995-6761.

Grand Buffet
at the Beachwood Bistro

Thursday, April 11 - 2013
$14.00 per person

Seating Times: 11:00am, 11:40am & 12:10

Reservations Required: 216-831-2080 ext. 131

Beachwood Bistro located at Beachwood High School
25100 Fairmount Blvd - Beachwood 44122

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with Landscaping by Environmental Education

FRIDAY MAY 17 - 2013
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Mayfield High School - Excel TECC wing
6116 Wilson Mills Road - Mayfield 44143

Come to view the houses designed by CADD students and produced by the Construction Trades students - a two-story and several single-story houses with finished interiors and a surprise feature this year. Landscaping has been installed by the Environmental Education students.

CADD students will give a presentation of their designs at 8:00 AM.

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Save the date:
Interview Day
Thursday February 14, 2013
@ Mayfield High School


 

On April 30, 2013 the Rotary Club of Hillcrest (Sunrise) hosted a Recognition Dinner to honor Industrial Arts and Career Technical students from Brush and Mayfield high schools [and their consortiums]. Congratulations to all students who earned the recognition award. Thank you to the Hillcrest Rotary Club for their efforts to encourage and appreciate the hard work and acheivements of students.

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On May 7, 2013 the Business Academy was invited to deliver a presentation to Mayor Scott Coleman and the Highland Heights City Council. This Entrepreneurship Team competed  at the State Skills USA Contest on April 23^rd and 24^th in Columbus, Ohio.

The Contest required them to Develop a Business Plan for an original concept and to deliver the presentation of the business concept  before a panel of judges. Their business plan involved a new use for the vacant property of the old Catalano's grocery store. They finished in 1^st Place and were awarded a Gold Medal in the Contest which qualified them for the National Competition in Kansas City.

The four members of the team were:

Imanuel Ishakbayev – Mayfield High School

Kai’Shayla Smith—Richmond Heights High School

Amber Steinberger – Aurora High School

Alex Weinberg – Mayfield High School

Excel TECC Horticulture program sponsors its annual Spring flower sale May 10th through the end of the school year

THE ACADEMY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT CHAGRIN FALLS PRESENTS:

THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT, THE SMELL OF THE CROWD
A musical by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley
Directed by Tom Fulton, also featured in the role of “SIR” in support of the Academy Ensemble

FEBRUARY 15 & 16 at 7:30pm
FEBRUARY 17 at 2:30pm & 7:30pm

Performed in the Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Center
Studio Theater
400 East Washington Street
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022

ADULT TICKETS $12.00
STUDENTS & SENIORS $7.00

Advance reservations are recommended: www.chagrinacademy.org

The Academy for the Performing Arts
At the Chagrin Falls High School Performing Arts Center
440-715-4004

Big Musical, Big Comedy, Big Hair!

Click here to see a promotional preview!

West Geauga High School student earns recognition
at International DECA Conference

Beachwood High School DECA chapter members earned the organization’s highest honors at DECA’s 67^th annual International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, Calif., April 24-27, 2013.

Students receiving recognition at the international level were:

Students earn honor for attitude, leadership, integrity

Congratulations to the EXCEL TECC SkillsUSA Team on their outstanding performance at the 61^st Annual SkillsUSA Ohio Championships on April 23 and 24.  This event consisted of 90 contests with nearly 1,400 student competitors from across Ohio. State Finalists included: Kelcie Coffey in Medical Mathematics; Sophia Amati in Job Skills Demonstration; Brian Jinnett in Job Skills Demonstration; Shawn Stevenson in Extemporaneous Speech; Robbie Jenkins in Job Interview; Sam Jeunette and Jordan Vallance in Web Design; and distinguishing themselves as Voting Delegates to the State Conference were Gina Novario and Nick Cook. 

Earning Silver Medals from Mr. Suchy’s ITP program was the Information Technology Team of Andrew Quandt, Landon Smith, and Anthony Vella. 

Earning Gold Medals and qualifying to represent the State of Ohio at the 2013 National SkillsUSA Championships are:

Aras Klimas in First Aid-CPR from Dr. Hale’s Medical Technologies Program

Theresa Trivisonno in Medical Terminology from Dr. Hale’s Medical Technologies Program

Manny Ishakbayev, Kai’shayla Smith, Amber Steinberger and Alex Weinberg in the team Entrepreneurship contest from Mrs. Fronck’s Business Academy program. 

Well done to all members of the 2013 SkillsUSA Ohio Championships Team!

Two teams from the Excel TECC ECE program, consisting of four senior students each, and 7 other students all qualified to advance to the state level after the regional FCCLA contest. On April 18th, their content knowledge on early childhood content standards and their presentation skills were judged by state officials, experienced early childhood teachers and professionals. This year the Excel TECC Early Childhood Education students took home 15 GOLD medals and 2 SILVER medals at the state leadership conference in Columbus, Ohio! Great job girls!

Mayfield Cosmetology students lent a hand to the Mayfield Middle School Beautiful Lengths event on Friday April 26. The MMS gym was transformed into a hair salon as approximately 200 students and staff had their hair cut to support those battling cancer.  The Beautiful Lengths event empowers kids to feel like they can make a difference in the fight against cancer.

On April 24, Excel TECC was given the opportunity to present at the Mayfield Schools Board of Education meeting. Mayfield senior and Visual Art & Design student, Caleb Warren, was honored as Student of the Month, and led the pledge of allegiance. Mr. Nate Bishko, Director of Excel TECC, spoke to the board and the audience about the scope and goals of the Excel TECC consortium. Thirteen students from thirteen different Excel TECC programs were called to stand before the board to demonstrate the quality that career technical education strives for. 

Caleb [2nd from left] with his Student of the Month plaque, standing with [L-R] George Hughes, Vice President of the Mayfield Board of Education, Sue Groszek, President of the Board, and Dr. Keith Kelly, Superintendent of Mayfield Schools.

[photo courtesy of Laurie Uhlir]

Community celebrates science education at third Annual District-wide Science Showcase.

Public Safety Academy recent events:

PSA senior law enforcement students were involved in self defense training from Mike Kavelik of the Cuyahoga Community College Police Academy.
 

PSA juniors at work during our Friday work out days at the new CCC recreation facility.
 

The Washington Post identified Mayfield High School as one of the most challenging high schools in the country and the 27th most challenging in Ohio.  "There are 614 school districts and over 800 high schools in Ohio, so being 27th is quite an accomplishment," said Principal Tony Loewer

Click here or on the picture to the left to see the list of high schools in Ohio that made the Washington Post's list of most challenging high schools

The Beachwood High School-based business expo Entrovation saw 170 vendors and its most innovative exhibits yet Friday, April 19, 2013. The Excel TECC Marketing program of Mr. Greg Perry worked many months assembling the event.

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THE ACADEMY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT CHAGRIN FALLS
PRESENTS:

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
By William Shakespeare

Directed by Jeremy Kronenberg
Set & Lighting Design by Ben Needham
Costume Design by Caitlin Van Niel
Stage Managed by Colleen Williams

Friday and Saturday - MAY 3 and 4 AT 7:30 P.M.
Sunday - MAY 5 AT 2:30 P.M.

Performed in the Chagrin Falls Performing Arts CenterStudio Theater
400 E Washington Street - Chagrin Falls 44022

ADULT TICKETS $12.00
STUDENTS & SENIORS $7.00

Advance reservations are recommended: www.chagrinacademy.org

CONGRATULATIONS to the Excel TECC students in Mayfield programs who earned Principal's List and Honor Roll status for the third quarter grading period.

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Congratulations to the 60 Excel TECC students inducted on Thursday April 18, 2013 into the National Technical Honor Society. To achieve this honor, students must carry a 3.5 GPA overall and a 4.0 GPA in their career technical program, as well as demonstrate the following traits: Skill, Honesty, Service, Responsibility, Scholarship, Citizenship and Leadership. The induction ceremony was held at Mayfield High School, followed by a reception.

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U.S. News & World Report and The Washington Post recognize Mayfield High School for academic achievement

Toward the end of March the first-ever Junior Mayfield Cosmetology Spa Day was held.  Each junior student brought in a family member to show off their skills and accomplishments that they have been working on all year. The family members received spa pedicures, manicures, facials or their hair done. This was a great experience for the students. It was  truly enjoyed by all family members and they were amazed at the professionalism and the accomplishments the students have achieved.  Mrs. Hummell and Mrs. Kall were very proud of their Junior Cosmetology students.

BEACHWOOD MARKETING TAKES STATES!!!!

Thirteen students from Mrs. Jean Getz’s Beachwood Excel TECC Marketing class traveled to Columbus, Ohio on March 15^th to compete in the DECA marketing state championships.

Five of Mrs. Getz’s students advanced to the “Top Ten” in their event.  They were [L-R] Gavin Clark [West Geauga], Robert Kaufman [Beachwood], Geordi Kogovsek, Marissa Stark, and Mary Anderson [all West Geauga].

Robert Kaufman came in 2^nd Place in the state in the Food Marketing Series Event. Geordi Kogovsek won 1^st Place for the Principles of Business Management and Administration Event.  These two students will travel to Anaheim, California in the end of April to compete with over 15,000 marketing students from around the world.

MHS alum named Assistant Superintendent

District #3 Floriculture Contest Results

Congratulations to the students from Excel TECC’s Environmental Education program.  Three teams competed and they brought home top honors at the District Floriculture contest.  The students judged plant quality, completed two lab practicum’s, identified over 150 specimens and completed a written test.

The team from Ms. Gardner’s program placed 2^nd overall.  Individual winners include:

Al Arunski tied at 2^nd place, Day Day Mikolic 3^rd place, Conner Sarlson 5^th place and Jerome Celico 10^th place.

The team from Ms. Judson’s program placed 3^rd overall.  Billy Grayson tied at 2^nd place and Jamie Steiger placed 4^th.

The Cleveland Botanical Garden program placed 6^th overall as a team.  This was the first year of participation for these students.

Al, Billy, Day Day and Jamie will all represent the Gates Mills Environmental Education Center at the state competition held at Ohio State next month.

Congratulations to all of the students.

[Pictured on this page are Nick, Brittany and Day Day]

CONGRATULATIONS to the Culinary Arts FCCLA Pastry Arts competitors!

Culinary senior, Ryan dela Vega, and Culinary Junior, Summer Kolt, both received the highest rating and GOLD medals Saturday March 2 at the FCCLA Culinary  regionals held at CCC’s Hospitality Center on Public Square.

Ryan prepared a Chocolate-Almond Coconut Cake and Summer prepared a 7 layer Dobos Torte.  Job well done students!  Now …….on to the States in April at OSU!!

DECA Districts: Just the Beginning

On February 8th, several different schools gathered together at the Tri-C Eastern Campus. A total of almost 300 students, and ten different programs were competing for an opportunity to make it to the State Competition that will be held in Columbus this March. The first roadblock to getting there is competing in the district competition. Mrs. Getz's Marketing class competed in various competitions such as Quick Serve, Marketing Management, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Principles of Marketing Management and many more. Overall, 18 out 20 students from the Beachwood Excel TECC Marketing class medaled in the competition, and 13 qualified for States.  From Chagrin Falls, 5 students qualified for Columbus: Grant Lingafelter, Chandler Pizcak, Brian Szymkowicz, Creighton Stephens, and Conor Johnson. From Beachwood, 4 students qualified: Robbie Kaufman, Kauner Hooper, Noah Mitchell, and Rachel Komich.  And from West Geauga, another four also qualified: Marissa Stark, Mary Anderson, Gavin Clark, and Geordi Kogovsek. These students are aiming to take states and travel to Anaheim, California to compete in the national competition, alongside 15,000 students from around the globe.

More than 400 original pieces of student artwork will be on display at the atrium of Hillcrest Hospital now through May 16th

Start planning your 13-14 school year

Read the latest news about Mayfield Schools, including a message from Superintendent Dr. Keith Kelly about school safety,the projected impact of the state budget, and the 2013 Student Art Show

Congratulations to the 18 Excel TECC Early Childhood Education students for their amazing job at the Regional FCCLA competition.The competition was Saturday, March 2nd,  in Akron. Seventeen of the students earned gold medals and one earned a silver medal. Fifteen of them received scores high enough to qualify for the State Competition in April (two of them in two separate events!) The state competition takes place in Columbus at the Ohio State Fairgrounds/Expo Center over the course of two days. They did such an outstanding job and we are very proud of their accomplishments.

CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK TO:

Magaret Schneider (Mayfield), Shannon Cahill (Mayfield), Nicole Vance (Mayfield), Mitsuki Fukamachi (Mayfield), Johanna Brazfield (West Geauga), Ashley Murphy (Mayfield), Bridget Fiorello (Mayfield), Clarke Fann (Orange)

Molly Lukehart (Aurora), Katy Yanda (Aurora), Alexandra Brooks (West Geauga), Morgan McCalligan (Mayfield), Nina Bober (Mayfield), Jessica Belcher (West Geauga), Lauren Bartelme (Solon), Angela Csismatia (Solon), Kimari Jackson (Mayfield), Michael Ferricci (Mayfield)

Six Excel TECC students from three programs attended the regional Skills USA competition on the weekend of February 23-24. All six students medaled and qualified for State competition which will take place in Columbus on April 23-24. 

CONGRATULATIONS to:
-Kelcie Coffey [Mayfield] / Medical Technologies - GOLD medal in Medical Math;
-Theresa Trivisonno [Mayfield] / Medical Technologies - GOLD medal in Medical Terminology;
-Sophia Amati [Mayfield] / Medical Technologies - BRONZE medal in Job Skill Demonstration;
-Robbie Jenkins [Brush] / Business Academy - BRONZE in Job Interview;
-Shawn Stevenson [Mayfield] / Information Technology & Programming - SILVER medal in Extemporaneous Speaking;
-Bryan Jinnett [Solon] / Information Technology & Programming - BRONZE medal in Job Skills Demonstration/Open Division

Watch the "first-ever third episode" of The LOFT, featuring the spring sports preview for track, tennis and baseball, artist showcase, chess club and Academic Challenge.

PSA students that are in the South Euclid/Lyndhurst Fire Explorer Program spent every other Monday during the summer training at the various depts. In early August the students got to use the extrication tools and take apart a car.

 
  

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
 
The following students have successfully completed the summer program offered through the Gates Mills Environmental Education Center. These students have completed the required coursework and several will represent our program at the National Junior Horticulture Contest this October in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.  

West Geauga: Frank Jake Luzar, Dayanara Mikolic, Carly Folisi

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES

"Hotter in Cleveland" was selected as the code name for the July 25th Tri-County Disaster Drill. Medical Technologies Seniors Nikiyah Minor, Hanna Krysinski, Cody Henriksen, Teresa Eisler, Paige New and Maria Sagatelova participated in the Nation-wide drill, sponsored by the National Disaster Medical Systems (NDMS). Their role was that of victims, each representing an injury from a mass disaster that occurred in Detroit, Michigan.  

  

Four senior students from the Excel TECC Culinary Arts II class competed at the state level ProStart Invitational Monday, Feb 18.  They have been practicing after school for months and did a phenominal job representing the Excel TECC Culinary Arts program.  The team placed 3rd in the state among 24 teams. The participating students were: Team captain Peaches Promploy, Team Co-caption Zack Hizer, Joshalyn Coleman and Rachel Kowalski. Congratulations to all!

Pictured [L-R] Joshalyn Coleman (Brush), Rachel Kowalski (Orange), Peaches Promploy (Brush), Zack Hizer( Richmond Hts.)

Congratulations to Excel TECC students in Mayfield programs who earned Principal's List and Honor Roll status for the second quarter of the 2012-13 school year. Great Job!

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The Public Safety Academy class has recently been exploring different options for careers in their field. They have been going on field trips and hearing in-class presentations.

Criminal Justice students sat in on classes at the Cleveland Hts Police Academy.
   

ATF agents speak to the PSA junior class about careers with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
 

PSA juniors took a field trip to the county medical examiners office. Pictures are from the CSI mock-up lab of a couple different crime scenes.