LYNDHURST, Ohio — Here is a look at recent news from the South Euclid-Lyndhurst School District, as gathered by the district.
SEL Schools Wins 2022-2023 Ohio STEM Learning Network Classroom Grant
The South Euclid Lyndhurst School District was recently awarded a $15,000 classroom grant to expand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning projects through the Ohio STEM Learning Network Classroom Grant. The SEL Schools is one of 223 grant recipients which will devote the funds to Rowland, Adrian and Sunview elementary schools for the LEGO Coding Express & B BricQ Motion Essential project, to enhance an overall awareness and engagement in STEM-related curriculum.
The grant program is funded by Battelle to help foster the growth of science and technology among elementary students, and is one of the paramount public/private partnerships with the state of Ohio. More information will be forthcoming related to the implementation of the $15,000 in classroom grant funds at Rowland, Adrian and Sunview schools. The district congratulates all involved in securing these supplemental outside funds to support STEM education.
Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest at MJH
Sixty Memorial Junior High School students were invited to attend a special lunch ceremony on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, in recognition of their participation in the Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay contest.
A national youth essay competition sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Patriot’s Pen is open to students in grades 6-8 and provides an opportunity for youth to demonstrate their writing skills in response to an annual patriotic theme. For this year’s competition, participating students wrote an essay centered around the theme of “My Pledge to Our Veterans.”
Representatives from VFW Post #7536 in Lyndhurst attended the ceremony in the high school’s media center and recognized 10 students for their essay submissions, including four who received a check for their impressive writing.
Memorial Junior High students recently saluted veterans by taking part in the annual Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest. SEL Schools thank the veterans who participated this year.
Students Showcase New Music Technology at State Conference
Students from Brush High School and Memorial Junior High School had the special opportunity to demonstrate their musical creativity using new, innovative music technology at a Student Achievement Fair that was held Nov. 14 as part of the 2022 Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Capital Conference and Trade Show in Columbus.
The new musical technology included two different digital audio workstations, Ableton Live and BandLab, which are used to create digital music across all genres, as well as M-Audio Oxygen Pro Mini Keyboards, and premium sound quality Sony ZX Series On-Ear Headphones. These exciting, state-of-the-art musical technologies are being utilized by students enrolled in the Music Technology I and II courses taught by Jon O’Brien, who is the music technology teacher at Brush and Memorial, and the assistant marching band director.
Both courses are designed to introduce students to digital music production by applying digital audio workstations, keyboards, music theory, and music history.
The SEL Schools applied for, and were selected, to have a booth to celebrate student learning and accomplishments at the annual OSBA-sponsored event. During the Student Achievement Fair, a group of five SEL students showcased their beats, which were created using BandLab and Ableton Live, explaining their creative process, as well as highlighting key features of both programs and the M-Audio keyboards. Participating students also used the opportunity to create brand new songs.
O’Brien currently teaches the Music Technology I course to four 8th grade classes for which students can receive high school credit, and two high school classes in grades 9-12. A Music Technology II course will begin next semester, available to all students who have completed Music Technology I, and will focus on developing a deeper understanding and fluency of the Ableton Live program.
The availability of top-shelf musical technology used by producers and artists from around the world opens expanded learning opportunities for students and enables them to create professional sounding songs. Moving forward, O’Brien will seek to bring in more resources and collaborate with other music technology teachers.
These new musical technologies and related courses are examples of the commitment of the South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools to high quality instruction and curriculum that promotes student achievement, preparing them for successful futures.
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