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Students at Hilliard’s middle schools had the opportunity to visit and tour the Ohio Statehouse in connection with the 8th-grade social studies model curriculum. This learning, focused on early American history and the role and systems of government, helps learners to gain perspective of the generations of Americans who have contributed positively to our society as well as the historical events and institutions that continue to shape our communities and nation. During their visits, students learned about the Statehouse complex, the legislative process, and how ideas can become codified into state law. These opportunities provide our students with relevant learning experiences and connect them to their communities and future responsibilities.

“I still get goosebumps every time the rain hits the tin roof at Brown Elementary.” Intervention Teacher, Aimee Jordan has been tied to Brown for decades and has had three generations of her family be a part of the magic that takes place at this amazing school. It all started with her mother being an educator at Brown, with Aimee attending there and now her two daughters are students at Brown. She considers the staff at Brown a part of her family and Brown’s home. 

Aimee has dedicated a lot of her time and energy to making Brown a wonderful place for not only the students but for the staff as well. One of Aimee’s favorite Brown staff community-building events with staff are their weekly yoga classes. During yoga, the instructor weaves an intentional word throughout the practice for the staff to reflect on and take with them into their week. Aimee loves taking the weekly words into her week and using it to guide her as she connects with colleagues and students. 

Aimee is known as a “battery charger” for her colleagues and is always lifting everyone up as well as empowering them. Aimee enjoys charging her own battery by working out in the mornings. This allows her to be ready to love, serve, and care for each member of the Brown family. Aimee finds it imperative to prioritize both mental and physical health, so she can be consistently present with the needs of her students and coworkers. At Brown, she not only serves as the intervention teacher but is known as the hostess with the mostest. Aimee is always ready to plan a celebration or event for the Brown family and anyone in need of a dose of cheer. This isn’t surprising seeing that Aimee started her career in Hilliard at Heritage as a middle school teacher and cheer coach. Aimee brings the energy. 

If you visit Brown you will see Aimee engaging with the students. As she transitioned out of the classroom and into the support staff role, continuing to engage with children was a must for her. Being a mom of two Brown students drives Aimee to be her best self, it changed the way she taught and how she engages with families. Aimee exudes a passion for pedagogy and the love of her career. “You know you are doing something you are passionate about when you lose track of time.” 

The Hilliard City School District is in the process of adopting a new K-5 Math resource called Imagine Learning Illustrative Math. During the next two weeks, the Board of Education and the community will have the opportunity to preview this new resource. We invite all families and the community to preview Imagine Learning Illustrative Math, and if so desire, use the Feedback Form to provide feedback. Clicking on this link will provide a preview for our families. A sample display of the curriculum resource by grade level will also be available at Central Office on March 27-30 and April 10-14. Visitors may come in person to preview the samples between the hours of 9:00 am-11:00 am and 2:00-4:00 pm. 

The Art and Ecology class at the Hub is teaming up with 5th graders at Brown Elementary to work on the Rain Barrel Project. This project is a collaboration among Keep Hilliard Beautiful, The city of Hilliard, Coca-Cola, and Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation. Coca-Cola has donated used 55-gallon syrup barrels for this project, where students are performing design thinking cycles to customize the barrels for local Hilliard businesses and locations.

The students used spray paint and stencils to beautify the barrels and added all the hardware so they can become functioning rain barrels, thereby reducing water run-off and conserving water. In celebrating Earth Month on April 15th, Hilliard residents will have the opportunity to find all the barrels in a scavenger hunt and create their own free, custom-made rain barrels!

First-year engineering students at Davidson High School took a field trip to Old Hilliard, where they gathered data for their upcoming project. The class went to the Center Street Market outdoor seating area, where they “Reverse Engineered” the space. In other words, they documented the area and recreated it in their 3D software. The students proposed changes and additions to the space layout to Andy Teater, who came as a representative of the City Council to do a “client interview.” Having the mock client helps the students understand why the project needs to be completed and what the city council would like to see in response.

Today at Crossing Elementary, students experienced a fun day exploring different professions at their career fair. Thanks to Britney Warburton and Nikki Hursh the event was made possible for our students to have such a great experience. There was representation from fire, police, Hilliard Parks and Recreation, and more. A handful of Crossing parents were also in the IDC to share information about their careers with the students. The day was full of fun, exploration, and lots of dog pets!