Briefs: GOAL Digital Academy touts its summer programs
GOAL Digital Academy concludes summer activities
GOAL Digital Academy has wrapped up a number of summer activities for students that began in June.
Summer Book Clubs were offered to all GOAL students. Twenty-one students participated. Each grade level group had specific books that matched their reading abilities and student interest. Students who participated received books and journaling supplies at no cost. The Summer AIM program is designed to prevent students from regressing in their reading and math abilities overthe summer while school is not in session. The program uses the online educational platform, iReady. The programcreates a personalized learning path for each student. iReady Summer Enrichment was a big success with 22 students completing 25 lessons or more during the five weeks of the program. Those students completing at least 25 lessons earned a $25 gift card, and those completing at least 50 lessons earned a $50 gift card.
To help middle schoolers close achievement gaps and better prepare for high school math classes, a middle school math class was offered. Eleven eighth grade students passed this course to help them better transition into Algebra 1 in high school.
GOAL Digital Academy also offered art enrichment activities held at the Mansfield Art Center and the Mansfield Lab that saw several students participate in ceramics, mosaics and Chihuly glass. The Student Service Club had several students work to clean up area parks.
Credit Recovery Summer School offered high school students an opportunity to earn credits towards graduation throughout the five-week summer school session. Classes were offered in English, math, science, social studies and some electives. Thirty-five students earned credit during the summer session.
More money allocated for mapping lead service lines in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says his H2Ohio initiative is investing an additional $1.5 million to help local communities identify, inventory, and map lead service lines across the state.
Ohio EPA is now accepting applications through Sept. 9 for the H2Ohio Lead Line Mapping Grant Program. Public water systems that do not have the financial means to properly assess where their lead service lines are located are eligible to receive up to $50,000.
This is the second round of grant funding available as part of the H2Ohio Lead Line Mapping Grant Program. In May, Gov. DeWine announced $2.1 million to help 48 public water systems take the first step toward removing and replacing lead water pipes.
Upcoming meetings:
● Bucyrus Tree Board, 5 p.m., today (Aug. 16), council chambers, City Hall, 500 S. Sandusky Ave., Bucyrus
● From Citizen to Patriot (FCTP), 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Galion Grace Point Life Activity Center, 683 Portland Way North. For more information, call 419-468-2944 or 419-468-4679.
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