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Ada parents-teacher conferences coming soon

Elementary conferences will be student led
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, November 12, 2016

The Ada Exempted Village School District is having Parent-Teacher Conferences for students in grades K-12 on Monday, Nov. 21 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Students will only attend school on Monday, Nov. 21. There will not be school on Nov. 22 and 23.  Thanksgiving Break is Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.

Elementary conferences will be student-led.  Parents should bring their child with them so that the student, along with his or her teacher can share information about this year’s progress. Parents had the opportunity to sign up for conference times at Open House in most cases. Reminders will be sent home. 

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Buy Ada First Committee and Hardin Chamber host Christmas contest

25 Days of Christmas runs Nov. 21 to Dec. 15
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, November 12, 2016

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance and the Buy Ada First Committee will host the 25 Days of Christmas Buy Local Contest Nov. 21 to Dec. 15. We are currently seeking businesses to partner with on this initiative to encourage people to shop local this Holiday season. 

Any Hardin County business may participate. Businesses would need to display the Buy Local First Hardin County sign and donate a $25 gift certificate. This event will be promoted through local media and our Facebook page.

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Instrumental ensembles concert Nov. 14

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, November 12, 2016

The Ohio Northern University Music Department will present an instrumental ensembles concert at 8 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the Presser Hall Snyder Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The concert will feature the flute choir and flute quartet under the direction of faculty member Erin Torres; percussion ensemble and steel drum band under the direction of faculty member Renee Keller; string ensemble under the direction of faculty member Florin Simioanca; and a presentation of Aaron Copland's chamber work, “As it Fell Upon a Day,” featuring Jordan Loyd, senior music performance major.

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Rachel Cooney Temple likes to have students focus on more than just math in the classroom

My goal: "At the end of each day I've helped improve a student's day somehow."
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 11, 2016

Compiled by Darlene Bowers
Welcome to Ada Icon's "Teacher Feature.” Here we share thoughts and insights from local teachers who lift up and inspire our students. Let us lift up and inspire these educators as well. Today we meet Rachel Cooney Temple.

Have you ever thought about trying to be a positive moment in someone’s day or how about being a better version of yourself each day? Rachel Cooney Temple has…whether personally, academically or both, she’s working toward these goals with her students each day. Read on to learn about more of Rachel’s awesome goals.

Rachel Cooney Temple

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Gone with the wind

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 11, 2016

Ada Village employees pick up leaves along Hays Avenue. The weekly leaf pickup will continue into the first week of December. For several years, the leaves have been trucked to a farm north of Ada where the farmer scatters them on his field...environmentally sound. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Rachel Ludwig's first graders hold their own election

Could it be that "Duck" wins by a landslide?
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 11, 2016

A class of Ada first graders learned about the voting process earlier this week - and on Tuesday held their own election.

According to Rachel Ludwig, Ada first grade teacher, "My first grade class learned about the election and voting process by reading the story "Duck for President," by Doreen Cronin.

The story of Duck begins in a humble pond. Duck worked his way to farmer and then to governor. And now, perhaps, to the highest office in the land.

The book has received the New York Times best illustrated children's book award.

Mrs. Ludwig added that the students registered to vote on Monday and then participated in a mock election by voting Tuesday.

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