Some hot chocolate and some cool crafts make for a fun morning at the Lima Public Library. The library hosted a crafting event Saturday morning to give kids the chance to make faces with stickers. The event promotes facial recognition skills for young children, and they also got the chance to enjoy some cocoa too.
Lima South Science and Technology Magnet students engaged in fun science lessons on Tuesday. The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District hosted the life science lessons for students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Various topics were on the table, including living versus non-living, energy transfer, the food chain, and even worms. Not only can the science lessons be brought back to the classroom, but they will also help prepare students for field trips planned in the spring.
Mental health is an important topic for people to know more about. That's why Lima City Councilman Derry Glenn held a discussion for anyone who wanted to learn more about mental health. There were speakers that shared their knowledge with nearly 150 people. Councilman Glenn wanted to let the people know that help is available.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - ArtSpace Lima is getting ready to distribute their “TO GO” Art Bags for Thanksgiving break.
November 20, 2024, Press Release from the Alzheimer’s Association: TOLEDO, OH, Nov. 20, 2024—The Alzheimer’s Association has scheduled a free, virtual program, “Strategies for Surviving the Holidays” on Tues., Dec. 3 at 12:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended. To register, call the Alzheimer's Association's 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900. Free educational programs and support groups are offered monthly throughout Northwest Ohio. Visit www.alz.org/crf and search by zip code to find scheduled local programs.
Heir Force Community School and Ohio Northern University teamed up today for some hands-on learning. Led by professors from the Ohio Northern University College of Engineering, the students engaged in multiple engineering experiments like programming their own robots and creating their own paper rockets. After a few test runs, the students competed to see which group's rocket could come closest to a target distance. The partnership between Ohio Northern University and Heir Force Community School has been one that makes an impact on the students and teaches them to use team-building skills and collaborate.
October 17, 2024, Press Release from the Alzheimer's Association: TOLEDO, OH, Oct. 17, 2024—1.4 million people nationwide live with Lewy body dementia (LBD) according to the Lewy Body Dementia Association. The critical need for more attention, research, and treatments for people with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). DLB is the second most common type of progressive dementia. There are no treatments that can slow or stop the brain cell damage caused by dementia with Lewy bodies. Current strategies focus on helping with symptoms.
Education is changing, and learning through experience is helping reinforce the lessons students are learning in the classroom. The Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges held their annual conference at Rhodes State College, and they brought in educator and author Candy Van Buskirk to talk about the changing dynamic of education. She says that student engagement has declined, and students respond more favorably to hands-on learning. With two-year colleges helping train the next generation of the workforce, helping students get real-world experiences is key.
The workshop for children is from 6:00-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in the G. Gilbert Cloyd Student Commons on the lower level of Galvin Hall at Ohio State Lima. The facilitator training is from 4-8 p.m., Monday, October 14, in the G. Gilbert Cloyd Student Commons on the lower level of Galvin Hall.
September 23, 2024, Press Release from the U.S. Department of Education: The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, including 14 schools in Ohio. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups. The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools reflect the full diversity of American education and serve students from all backgrounds. While awardees represent a wide array of schools, they share common traits. National Blue Ribbon Schools are led by leaders who articulate a clear vision of instructional excellence and uphold high standards. They showcase effective teaching methods and offer robust professional development for their staff. Data-driven instruction is a hallmark, and there is a concerted effort to ensure every student succeeds. Collaboration among families, communities, and educators is a key component of their success.
