Photos needed for ESC staff directory

For the first time in several years, the ESC is producing a staff photo directory. Aaron Reincheld will be taking photos of staff at meetings as they take place at the Central Office and the Special Education Coordinators will be taking photos of paraprofessional staff as they visit classrooms around the county. If anyone is missed as we progress—Central Office or classroom—please contact me so we may arrange a time for a photo. We would like all ESC staff included.

High school essay contest

The American Planning Association is sponsoring an essay contest on the theme of Creating a Green Neighborhood Plan. High school juniors and seniors will compete for a $5,000 scholarship. Deadline for submissions is Jan. 15, 2008. For more information, go to www.planning.org/institutions/hsessay.htm

'Yo ho, Yo ho, a pirate's life for me'

Some ARRRRRR-ful cute pirates invaded Sheila Tonks’ class at Sedalia Elementary in Groveport.

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ESC teacher walking to fight autism

Dear Fellow ESC Employees,

My wife and I are participating in Walk Now for Autism to help find a cure for autism. As many of you already know, autism is the second most common developmental disorder in the United States affecting one in every 150 children born today. Despite some promising discoveries, the cause of autism is unknown and a cure does not exist. Research is crucial. Every 20 minutes another child is diagnosed with autism. Not only must we find ways to improve the quality of life for children and adults with autism, but we also must find a cure, and soon.

Walk Now for Autism is our chance to make a difference in the fight against autism by raising money for autism research and heightening public awareness. Please join me in my fight as I raise $500 to help fund essential research.

We will be walking on Oct. 20, 2007, in Washington, D.C., and would like you to support those affected by autism. You can donate to WALK NOW through my webpage at www.walknowforautism.org.

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Autism Speaks

Donations can also be mailed to Cure Autism Now using the donation form located on my page or send me a check made out to Cure Autism Now. Even $5 dollars can make a difference!

My address is:
71 S. Roosevelt Avenue
Bexley, OH 43209

My team name is The Bexley Bobcats (we live in Bexley and both went to OU); please note this on your check and the donation form.

Please join us in our fight against autism. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the more than 1 million Americans living with autism today.

Sincerely,
Nick Rediger

Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
501 (C)(3) NUMBER: 95-4542637

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ESC blood drive Nov. 12, chance to win OSU tickets

The ESC’s next American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Nov. 12 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at 2080 Citygate Drive.
 
If interested, contact Pat Conley to try to schedule a donation time.

All blood donors throughout Franklin County who contribute blood before November 17 have a chance to win Ohio State-Michigan tickets.