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Library News
What’s Happening at Your Local Library?
Thank you to everyone who has been attending our activities and events. We sincerely appreciate your support and enjoy visiting with you. We’re more than just books, magazines and DVDs. Don’t forget if you need to send a fax or print a document or need a notary, we can help you fulfill your obligation.
Tuesday, Nov. 8th from 5-7 p.m.: Learn to Cross Stitch with Betsy – Choose your favorite dog breed and learn how to cross stitch a small wall hanging with Betsy McCann. Betsy will have embroidery floss and needles and the canvas to make your design. Intended for adults and teens. There will be a limit of ten people. Sign up today!
Thursday, Nov. 10th – 3:30 p.m.: Spaghetti/Marshmallow Challenge – Can you build the tallest, free-standing tower using only dry spaghetti noodles and marshmallows? Game on! We’ll have all the supplies you will need to complete this challenge.
Monday, Nov.14th – 10 a.m. at the PIB Senior Center: Debbie Parker and PIB Police Department: Scams and Fraud – What are some scams that our happening in our society today? Join Debbie Parker and a member of the Put-in-Bay Police Department to find out the latest scams in our financial world and in our everyday lives. Learn how to avoid falling victim to fraud. This event will take place at the Put-in-Bay Senior Center.
Wednesday, Nov. 16th – 5:30 p.m.: Words & Wine Book Club – Join us and share a book you have read while enjoying a beverage of your own choosing. Even if you haven’t had time to read, you are welcome to join us to hear what others are suggesting. We can’t wait to hear what you have been reading! Location will be announced two weeks prior.
Tuesday, Nov. 22nd – 3:30 p.m.: Hot Wheels Night at the Library – Looking for something to do after school witerh your friends? Join us at the library to design your own race track for Hot Wheel cars. Who will have the fastest track? The longest track? We have everything needed: tracks, connectors, cars. Fun for all ages!
Thursday, Nov. 24th: CLOSED – for staff to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Tuesday, Nov. 29 – 5 p.m.: Magazine Folding: Simple Christmas Trees – Need a simple, fun craft to decor your home? We have just the craft for you: a Christmas tree made from magazines. By simply folding the pages of magazine, you’ll create a beautiful pumpkin to decorate any fall decor. We will have all the supplies you need. Intended for adults and teens.
Need something to look forward to? In December, we will be painting wine glasses and making carolers out of books! Fun, do-it-yourself projects for the entire family to enjoy or to use as gifts.
School News
By Mr. Scott Mangas, Superintendent
Time has been flying by here at Put-in-Bay School. It is hard to believe that I am already typing the November newsletter article. We have such great kids here and they make this school a great place to be.
The end of the first nine weeks was October 28th. Report cards will go home on Friday, November 4th. Parents should contact their child’s teachers if they have any questions. If a conference is necessary, we can arrange for a parent/teacher conference on a date/time convenient to all parties. Please contact the school office if you need to meet with more than one teacher, and we can arrange for a small group parent/teacher meeting. Our planned Parent/Teacher conferences are set for November 9th. Our teachers will be available all day on the 9th, from 8 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
The Put-in-Bay Cross Country team finished the regular season off on October 8th with a meet in Huron at BGSU Firelands. So far 6 out of the 10 student-athletes have achieved some sort of award/medal/ribbon for their race times. All 10 runners have run a personal record time this year, which shows that dedication and practice pays-off. The high school runners will compete in districts this year in Napoleon, Ohio on October 22nd. Go Panthers!
The 2022 Panther volleyball team has seen much success on the court this season. The team’s record stands at 10 wins and 6 losses. This team has set the record for most wins in a season! WOW! The OHSAA tournament game will be October 20th, at Tiffin Calvert around 8 p.m. The season has seen many individual game records fall. Ava Heinemen broke the single-game assist record with 19 assists, Lilian Frederick and Macy Ladd both share the single-game kill record with 21 kills and Macy Ladd set the single-game dig record at 21. The team only consists of six players but has battled hard and overcome major adversity to find success. Great job!
October 24th to 28th was Red Ribbon Week for all students and staff. This week is dedicated to drug awareness. Each day the students dress-up to acknowledge the dangers of drug abuse.
October 12th the school had an assembly sponsored by the Ottawa County Drug Task Force to promote red ribbon Week. Officer Johnson talked with grades 4-12 about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
On October 28th, the high school gym will be awakened at 6 a.m. for the traditional start of Panther Basketball. The first weekend in December the Panthers will travel to Beaver Island, Michigan for the fourth annual Great Lakes Island Tournament. The women’s team will look to win their fourth title while the men’s squad will look to get their first win. Beaver Island and Mackinac Island will be participating in this island tradition. Go Panthers and “Get Your Growl On!”
The Put-in-Bay School has exploded with Family-ties. Every student is in a Panther Family. The Panther families include students in grades K-12 along with teachers, custodial and office personnel. There are a total of 6 families in the building. The families meet every month to do a character-building activity. Each Family has their own poster with their name and photos of its members on one of the walls at school. This has been a great success thus far. In October, each family made a candy corn and toothpick structure. The structures were judged and rewarded.
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