A new year means a fresh start. If 2018 is the year you’re thinking of checking out different school options, keep in mind the Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund (NOSF). provides privately funded scholarships for students from low-income families in grades K-8 to attend private school, or for homeschool expenses. Students can receive up to $1,500 per year for tuition or $500 for homeschool expenses. Families must reside in Allen, Crawford, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Huron, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood or Wyandot counties and are required to pay a minimum of $500 towards their tuition. Find out more info and apply online at nosf.org.
Healthy kids need healthy schools
Does your student get enough recess time at school? Are gym classes offered? What are the healthy options on the lunch menu? These are concerns many parents have about their children’s schools. While sometimes parents might like to work to make healthy changes, say longer recess times or healthier lunches, they might not know where to start. Now there’s a website that can help: parentsforhealthykids.org.
Created by Action for Healthy Kids and the National PTA, this new website empowers parents to make real changes at their child’s school. The website offers a way to swap information, and success stories, with parents from schools across the country, along with quizzes to test the health of your school and healthy ideas for fundraisers. It’s worth a look to begin making positive, healthy changes this year.
Local preschool celebrates 50 years
Olivet Christian Nursery School (OCNS) started with one class five decades ago. Since, the school has seen tremendous growth and is now celebrating 50 years of preschool education. OCNS was founded as a parent cooperative program, designed to allow parents and caregivers direct involvement in a child’s early education. Parents and teachers work together to foster a lifelong love of learning in a positive, creative environment.
The core values of play-based learning and preparing children for kindergarten continues today and Olivet is still recognized for its approach in nurturing a child’s imagination, creativity and social skills. In 2017, OCNS was selected for the 2017 “Best of Sylvania Award” in the Preschool Category by the Sylvania Awards Program. Registration for the 2018-2019 school year begins mid-month. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 419-882-4616.
Merry and Bright Giveaway!
Entertain your kids over Christmas break with our Merry and Bright prize pack! Enter below for your chance to win.
Stocking Stuffer Giveaway
Win a stocking stuffer prize pack full of goodies for your littlest one. For a chance to win – fill out the form below!
Prize pack includes:
– Brushies gift set
– Reindeer teether
– My Merry Christmas book
Christmas Date Night Giveaway
This holiday season we’re giving away the ultimate Christmas date night package. So, whether you’re a romantic looking to surprise your sweetie, or in need of a last minute gift— we’ve got you covered!
Enter below for a chance to win this prize.