Troy Roots And Shoots Helps The Community
By Troy Badger | Monday, May 12, 2008
The Troy Elementary's Roots and Shoots group led by Mrs. Sherman and Mr. Kostiha had a special outing last week. They worked in conjunction with the Department of Aging to do Spring Yard Clean Up for Senior Citizens. The students were divided into 5 groups to work at 5 different locations from Troy Township to . . . read more
Poetry Contest Winner
How Do You Love The Earth? This was the name of the Poetry contest for grades 3-6 sponsored by Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District. This was a mandatory writing assignment for my students. The . . . read more
4th Grade Participates in The Great American Cleanup
Troy Elementary School
The Fourth Graders at Troy Elementary volunteered their time for the Great American Cleanup Campaign on May 1 st . They walked the perimeter of the school yard and picked up litter. We discussed the items found and if they . . . read more
Great Strides!
Our high school track’s season is underway and at their recent meet, a student participated in his first track meet. This student has autism and is doing a great job! He is accomplishing great things and is an example of the . . . read more
Troy Students Highlight the April Board Meeting
Science and Language Arts Projects
Our 5th and 6th grade students presented their Science Fair experiments and projects at the April 7th BOE meeting. The students described the Scientific Method as it pertained to their experiments. The topics ranged from . . . read more
School Medication Forms
Note From Our School Nurse: Download Them Here
The following are frequently requested school medication forms that you can download and then submit to school If you have any questions call me at 834 3380 (extension 3307). Authorization for Self Medication with Emergency . . . read more
Troy Scientists At It Again!
Troy Elementary's annual science fair showcases future scientists.
Troy Elementary had its annual Science Fair and it was huge success once again! The fifth and sixth grade students participated as a culminating activity to a scientific method unit combined with their regular science instruction . . . read more
Flat Midori
Second graders at Troy had a special treat when Mrs. Holschuh brought a visitor straight from Japan! Her name is Flat Midori and she is the Japanese version of America's Flat Stanley. Second graders love to read about Flat Stanley because . . . read more
LEGO Land at Troy Elementary School!
At Troy Elementary this week, a representative from LEGO, the popular building block company, visited our school to provide our students with a hands-on, interactive science lab assembly. Each class had a session in which they . . . read more
Vision Exam Coupons Available
VSP Sight for Students Program
I am a partner with the Vision Service Program in their Sight for Students Program through my membership in the National Association of School Nurses. They look to provide vision care to working families who do not have vision insurance. . . . read more
Technology in the Classroom…
Mr. Kostiha, our 6 th grade teacher, continues to integrate computers and technology into instruction. Recently, he and his students used technology to research and study the presidents of the United States. Mr. Kostiha . . . read more
A Trip To Study Island….
At Troy Elementary School our teachers use a variety of instructional methods and approaches to provide our students with instruction that is meaningful, interactive, and leads to mastery. One of such strategies is the use of the . . . read more
Muffin Morning Breakfast…
Some of our first graders are working so hard and trying their best that Mrs. Keefe, our first grade teacher, rewarded them with a muffin and juice breakfast celebration! Great work everyone and keep up the hard work and effort! read more
D.A.R.E. Graduation at Troy Elementary
For the past several months, fifth grade students at Troy Elementary have been participating in a program which provided education about how to resist the dangers of drugs and alcohol. The D.A.R.E. program was conducted once a week . . . read more
Up GoThe Skyscrapers!
Up go the skyscrapers! The third graders at Troy Elementary recently completed a lengthy project on skyscrapers. The unit began as a response to a classroom reading. The students researched various structures with regard . . . read more
Troy Athletes Scoring Large!
Troy wrestlers participated in the North Coast Sectionals recently and wrestled their way into districts. The Berkshire Rec Wrestling Team, which includes students from both Burton and Troy, placed as follows: Tim M.- 1st Bobby . . . read more
TROY SECOND GRADERS MAKE GEOMETRICAL DESIGNS
Second graders in Mrs. Sherman's class were busy putting together square pyramids this week with the help of our volunteer dad, Mr. Hopkins. The class used straws and twist ties to create their pyramids. They were called "square pyramids" . . . read more
Free Online Resources Are Available Now For Students And Parents
Free Resources From Our Library Specialists
The State of Ohio funds INFOhio, which gives all public and non-public K-12 schools, students, parents and educators across Ohio access to online resources free of charge. The resources include: magazines, research journals, newspapers, . . . read more
Making Safety A Priority At Troy Elementary
Mrs. Pinkava, our district nurse, provided teachers and staff with a CPR and AED training session this week. For many of the participating teachers and staff it was a renewal of the training and certification they had previously . . . read more
TROY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS A PLACE OF GIVING…
Our students, teachers, staff, and parents with the organization of our PTO and Roots and Shoots Group collected items for the Geauga Sheriff’s Office stuffed animal for rescue situations and Women Safe items for mothers . . . read more
Ear-Bud Earphones...A Budding Problem?
By Civia Wiesner, M.A., CCC/SLP; Speech/Language Pathologist Listening to your iPod or MP3 player using ear-bud earphones for too long or too loudly could permanently damage your hearing, according to the . . . read more
Sixth Graders at Work…
The teachers at Troy Elementary School are using the computer lab to further their classroom instruction and provide students with practice on skills related to content in the academic subjects and study/test taking skills. . . . read more
Honor/Merit Roll First Grading Period 2007
Berkshire Elementary; Troy Campus
Click on the link below for a list of students who made the Troy Elementary Honor/Merit Roll list for the first grading period of 2007: Honor/Merit Roll First Grading Period 2007 read more
Troy Third Graders Are A Force In Motion
Recently the third grade class at Troy Elementary traveled to the Porter Math and Science Center for a number of hands-on science activities. The trip included experiments that highlighted Sir Isaac Newton's basic laws. Friction, force, . . . read more
NED Was At Troy Elementary School…
On November 19 th , NED visited the students at Troy Elementary School. It was an interactive assembly that involved yo-yo tricks with embedded positive messages about respect and how to treat others. NED stands . . . read more
Veterans Honored At Troy
Troy Elementary honored our veterans at its annual Veteran's Day assembly. Veterans from the community arrived for the ceremony, some dressed in military attire, and enjoyed coffee, donuts, cookies, and refreshments. They then took their . . . read more
High School Band Members and Athletes Visit Troy Elementary School
On October 25 th , we ended our day with a visit from the high school student band members and athletes. They rode a spirit school bus to our school for a mini-spirit rally to prepare for the annual football game rivalry . . . read more
Grandparents Day At Troy Elementary
We hosted our annual Grandparents Day on Friday and it was well attended. Our PTO once again planned and implemented another successful event! The grandparents and other special visitors joined us for a morning of . . . read more
Troy Students Meet Mustard
Mustard or Ketchup? That's what Jeffrey and Lindsey B. were asking themselves recently as the Cleveland Indians played hard during the baseball playoffs. They wanted to know who was in the hot dog with mustard suit. The occupant of the . . . read more
Be Safe In Case Of Fire!
On Monday, October 15 th , the Troy Township Fire Department visited for their annual fire safety and prevention assembly. The fire personnel from the department showed a video on fire safety to the students and then discussed the . . . read more
Boys And Girls After School Club
We are in our third year of this after school program that is provided in partnership with our local Boys and Girls Club. This program provides students with an opportunities to get help with their homework and . . . read more
Proud Of Our Volunteers
One of the many assets here at Troy Elementary is our parent and community volunteers that give their time to work with our students and teachers in the classrooms. Our volunteers help with many tasks from reading with . . . read more
School Spirit At Troy Elementary
We had our annual fall spirit week the week of October 8 th . It consisted of many fun activities and events that integrated instruction into the fun! Mrs. Sherman , our second grade teacher, and Mr. Kostiha, our . . . read more
Roots And Shoots Sprout At Troy Elementary
Roots and Shoots has sprouted at Troy Elementary! Led by Janet Sherman and Chris Kostiha, the program is sure to be fun and exciting. Students from every grade level will be participating and meetings are held on Wednesdays immediately . . . read more
Directions To Troy Elementary
How To Get To Troy Elementary 17791 Claridon Troy Road Hiram, Ohio 44234 From the North Take OH-44 (Ravenna Rd.) South through Chardon to US-322 (Mayfield Rd.). Turn left onto US-322 . . . read more
Troy Elementary School
17791 Claridon-Troy Rd. Burton, OH 44021 Mrs. Gina Symsek Principal 440.834.8962 440.834.1805 FAX read more
