💯Officially 100 days smarter in Mrs. Bell's classroom!✅
The class used worksheets and games based around the number 100 to celebrate the day. Mrs. Bell snuck some math practice in there, nice work! Each student was sent home with a sweet-treat bag as a congratulations for reaching this point, only 80 days left!
The class used worksheets and games based around the number 100 to celebrate the day. Mrs. Bell snuck some math practice in there, nice work! Each student was sent home with a sweet-treat bag as a congratulations for reaching this point, only 80 days left!
🛍️The Chesko & Smith Grocery Store is officially open for business!🔓
Students in our Troy ESC units have been building a grocery store to practice functional skills such as reading and following a shopping list, selecting the correct items, and then counting their money to pay with exact change.
Friday was their first day, and this will be a recurring activity that the class revisits. Projects such as this put our students into real-life scenarios to help them feel independent and prepare them for life outside the classroom!
Students in our Troy ESC units have been building a grocery store to practice functional skills such as reading and following a shopping list, selecting the correct items, and then counting their money to pay with exact change.
Friday was their first day, and this will be a recurring activity that the class revisits. Projects such as this put our students into real-life scenarios to help them feel independent and prepare them for life outside the classroom!
⏱️Minute to Win It!🎯
Mrs. Canan's students at the CLC had a blast participating in Minute to Win It games on Friday, and learning super important skills in a fast-paced environment!
Through these challenges, students practiced:
- Problem-solving and focus 🧠
- Teamwork and taking turns with others🤝
- Communication and encouragement🗣️
- Emotional regulation and perseverance through hardship🧘
These games gave students the opportunity to work through challenges, support one another, and celebrate effort in a joyful, low-pressure environment. Learning doesn’t always have to be on a worksheet, and Friday was a great reminder of the power of play! 💪 #CLCLearning #MiamiCountyESC
Mrs. Canan's students at the CLC had a blast participating in Minute to Win It games on Friday, and learning super important skills in a fast-paced environment!
Through these challenges, students practiced:
- Problem-solving and focus 🧠
- Teamwork and taking turns with others🤝
- Communication and encouragement🗣️
- Emotional regulation and perseverance through hardship🧘
These games gave students the opportunity to work through challenges, support one another, and celebrate effort in a joyful, low-pressure environment. Learning doesn’t always have to be on a worksheet, and Friday was a great reminder of the power of play! 💪 #CLCLearning #MiamiCountyESC
Miss Embry’s class is kicking off Super Bowl🏈 weekend with their 'Super Bowl Stations'. They started their day off snacking on Quesitos - a traditional Puerto Rican sweet treat - after learning about the halftime performer, Bad Bunny🕶️.
The other stations included activities such as making game predictions, completing a word search, and more fun Superbowl worksheets. They ended their day with a nacho bar for lunch - what an a great looking spread! #SuperbowlSunday #MiamiCountyESC #FoodDay
The other stations included activities such as making game predictions, completing a word search, and more fun Superbowl worksheets. They ended their day with a nacho bar for lunch - what an a great looking spread! #SuperbowlSunday #MiamiCountyESC #FoodDay
🍕Fire up the ovens!
Mr. Hahn's class headed out today for a trip to Meijer. They were on a mission to gather the necessary ingredients to make homemade pizzas. It's great to see our ESC students out having fun and great experiences together outside the typical classroom setting. The pizzas will be prepared and baked tomorrow, I bet they're going to be delicious! 😋
Mr. Hahn's class headed out today for a trip to Meijer. They were on a mission to gather the necessary ingredients to make homemade pizzas. It's great to see our ESC students out having fun and great experiences together outside the typical classroom setting. The pizzas will be prepared and baked tomorrow, I bet they're going to be delicious! 😋
🏈In preparation for the big game, Mrs. Couser's class decided to pose an important question to the whole school at Miami East: Who do YOU think will win the SuperBowl? Last year the entire school chimed in, and looks like they already have some participants this time around! Mrs. Couser's students will tally the votes Friday afternoon, and we'll see who's right come Sunday!
Which team are you pulling for this year - Seahawks or Patriots?
Which team are you pulling for this year - Seahawks or Patriots?
What to do when classes have been cancelled and you have a one-day week...? Rice Krispie snowmen of course! Mrs. Smith's classroom at Troy was welcomed back to school with snacks, arts, and crafts. After they enjoyed their rice krispies, they made salt-dough melting snowmen and heart shape thumbprint phone holders to bring to their parents for Valentines day.❤️☃️
Mrs. Barchenger's class picked up real life skills through hands-on learning by experiencing what life was like before we had machines to make things for us! Each student cut, stuffed, and sewed their own pillow and also churned homemade butter like they were back in the Colonial era. They were able to see their hard work pay off, getting to take home something they made entirely themselves. Nice work guys!🧈🪡🧵
Last week, our Career Connections team hosted 'Career Bites & Insights' at Covington HS - 25 seniors and juniors enjoyed cookies and listened to Hannah Severt, Scholarship Manager with the Troy Foundation, give tips to ensure scholarship success. Fun events like these are proof that planning for life after high school can help relieve stress about the future, be insightful, and also delicious! 🍪
A Lil' Home Improvement!🖌️
A couple of our CLC high school students teamed up with the Sensory Committee to add some flavor to the sensory room! This collaborative project resulted in an upgraded sensory regulation space for all to take advantage of. The project empowered our students to create a space that helps everyone feel calm, safe, and ready to learn. The room looks great, team!🎨
A couple of our CLC high school students teamed up with the Sensory Committee to add some flavor to the sensory room! This collaborative project resulted in an upgraded sensory regulation space for all to take advantage of. The project empowered our students to create a space that helps everyone feel calm, safe, and ready to learn. The room looks great, team!🎨
Miami County ESC's Piqua MD classes went on a fun excursion to the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery! Students had a chance to explore each exhibit, then they attended a 'Meet the Animals' workshop where they were introduced to unique critters they wouldn't find in their backyard🦎🐍
Thank you to the Boonshoft Museum for having us, we are so lucky to have such a special resource like this just a short drive away!
Thank you to the Boonshoft Museum for having us, we are so lucky to have such a special resource like this just a short drive away!
The winter blizzard has brought an invasion of Yetis to Mrs. Wolfe's classroom!🌨️ Her
class put their artsy skills to work, making craft paper Yeti monsters. Each student chose their colors, then painted on the craft paper. Looks like they wanted to scare us a little bit😧
To the Miami County ESC community, enjoy the snow and watch out for roaming Yetis!
class put their artsy skills to work, making craft paper Yeti monsters. Each student chose their colors, then painted on the craft paper. Looks like they wanted to scare us a little bit😧
To the Miami County ESC community, enjoy the snow and watch out for roaming Yetis!
Today, Miss Embry's room blended snack time with science!❄️ Students made cinnamon sugar snowflake snacks by cutting the tortillas into shape, spreading butter, and finally coating them with cinnamon sugar. Delicious! To welcome the impending blizzard, the class tracked its activity using a live interactive radar. Stay safe and warm this weekend folks!🌨️
Our Career Connections team loved partnering with Miami East HS for this special event - 'Get Funded'!
Seniors received tips on navigating scholarships and internships from experts Lisa Sargent (Miami County Foundation) and Madelyn Schaeffer (SOCHE). Huge thanks to our guest speakers, the future of Miami County is looking bright!💫
Seniors received tips on navigating scholarships and internships from experts Lisa Sargent (Miami County Foundation) and Madelyn Schaeffer (SOCHE). Huge thanks to our guest speakers, the future of Miami County is looking bright!💫
We're stargazing!🌠🌝🌙
Mrs. Balkcom's students are currently working through their unit covering 'patterns in the sky', discovering the "why" behind the phases of the moon and the positions of the stars. The activity was made a little sweeter by demonstrating with marshmellows and Oreo's😉 It's very special to witness our students discover and explore the world around them, awesome job Mrs. Balkcom's class!
Mrs. Balkcom's students are currently working through their unit covering 'patterns in the sky', discovering the "why" behind the phases of the moon and the positions of the stars. The activity was made a little sweeter by demonstrating with marshmellows and Oreo's😉 It's very special to witness our students discover and explore the world around them, awesome job Mrs. Balkcom's class!
January is School Board Recognition Month! We'd love to shine a spotlight on our amazing board members whose guidance and decision making drive our success at the Miami County ESC.
Janel Hodges represents Newton Local School district and she has served on the board since 2008. Outside of her board member duties she, serves as the Senior Epidemiologist at Miami County Public Health. Janel serves her community in more ways than one!
Myrna Yoder is the current longest serving member of our board, being a member since 2004. She stepped into the position held by her late husband, and has been providing her unique perspective and guidance ever since. Myrna represents the Miami East Local School district, and she is very well known in the office thanks to her delicious and aptly named, Myrna Cookies. Outside of our board, Myrna is an active volunteer with Red Cross and F.I.S.H. of Troy, an organization working to help cover essential bills for those in need.
Neil Thiesing is our Board President, leading the discussions when our board comes together. Neil represents Newton Local Schools and is a very active member of the community, serving on multiple boards including being the current President of the Board of Directors for the Miami County Foundation. Neil recently retired from Heraeus Epurio, where he served as Global Head of Technical Service Organic Chemicals and Head of Sales Americas. We appreciate Neil's leadership and devotion!
Michael van Haaren joined our board in 2020, as a former member of the Bethel Local School Board. Michael also represents Bethel Schools. Thank you for your dedication and contributions Michael!
Laurie Haak is the current Vice President of the Board, elected to that role in 2025. She represents the Miami East Local School district. Outside of her board duties, Dr. Haak is a podiatrist at the Wilson Health Medical Group. Thank you Dr. Haak!
Being a member of the Miami County ESC board is a meaningful commitment to improving education across the county. We can't thank these five enough for their time and dedication.
Janel Hodges represents Newton Local School district and she has served on the board since 2008. Outside of her board member duties she, serves as the Senior Epidemiologist at Miami County Public Health. Janel serves her community in more ways than one!
Myrna Yoder is the current longest serving member of our board, being a member since 2004. She stepped into the position held by her late husband, and has been providing her unique perspective and guidance ever since. Myrna represents the Miami East Local School district, and she is very well known in the office thanks to her delicious and aptly named, Myrna Cookies. Outside of our board, Myrna is an active volunteer with Red Cross and F.I.S.H. of Troy, an organization working to help cover essential bills for those in need.
Neil Thiesing is our Board President, leading the discussions when our board comes together. Neil represents Newton Local Schools and is a very active member of the community, serving on multiple boards including being the current President of the Board of Directors for the Miami County Foundation. Neil recently retired from Heraeus Epurio, where he served as Global Head of Technical Service Organic Chemicals and Head of Sales Americas. We appreciate Neil's leadership and devotion!
Michael van Haaren joined our board in 2020, as a former member of the Bethel Local School Board. Michael also represents Bethel Schools. Thank you for your dedication and contributions Michael!
Laurie Haak is the current Vice President of the Board, elected to that role in 2025. She represents the Miami East Local School district. Outside of her board duties, Dr. Haak is a podiatrist at the Wilson Health Medical Group. Thank you Dr. Haak!
Being a member of the Miami County ESC board is a meaningful commitment to improving education across the county. We can't thank these five enough for their time and dedication.
What does professional development look like at the Miami County ESC?
Yesterday, our Literacy Coordinator, Heather Sage, hosted the 3rd installment of the Adolescent Literacy Leadership Series. This workshop is centered around educating local school district leadership on the best practices to promote and support literacy development in their school systems.
Representatives from @piquacityschool, Covington Exempted Village Schools, @thebethelbees, and Miami East Local Schools attended to share ideas and keep up to date on current methods and frameworks to drive literacy forward. Huge thanks to all representatives who attended!📚📖
Yesterday, our Literacy Coordinator, Heather Sage, hosted the 3rd installment of the Adolescent Literacy Leadership Series. This workshop is centered around educating local school district leadership on the best practices to promote and support literacy development in their school systems.
Representatives from @piquacityschool, Covington Exempted Village Schools, @thebethelbees, and Miami East Local Schools attended to share ideas and keep up to date on current methods and frameworks to drive literacy forward. Huge thanks to all representatives who attended!📚📖
We're leveling up our AI Literacy at the Miami County ESC! Last Friday, we hosted Jim Sturtevant from AI Owl, a 30+ year history teacher who has pivoted to educating community members on everything AI. As AI technology continues to rapidly improve and expand its capabilities, it is important for our educators to stay ahead of the curve. 🤖
How have you noticed the widespread introduction and use of AI affecting your day-to-day life?
How have you noticed the widespread introduction and use of AI affecting your day-to-day life?
☃️Winter is still upon us! Arts and crafts time in Mrs. Adams' classroom led to her students creating their own unique paper ornaments. Each student picked out the color sheets they wanted to use and then folded and cut for perfect symmetry. Loving the finished results!❄️
Miami County ESC students learn about the arts🧑🎨👩🎨
Mrs Ruzicka's class at Tipp City read about "art ability" this week. They dove into the history of art all over the world and learned about some of art's most notable figures, Salvador Dali and Leonardo DaVinci. Of course, they had to cap off the lesson with homemade artists palette 🎨 cookies today (can I have some?!). Awesome job to Ruzicka's students, and what a creative lesson!
Mrs Ruzicka's class at Tipp City read about "art ability" this week. They dove into the history of art all over the world and learned about some of art's most notable figures, Salvador Dali and Leonardo DaVinci. Of course, they had to cap off the lesson with homemade artists palette 🎨 cookies today (can I have some?!). Awesome job to Ruzicka's students, and what a creative lesson!
