Students Can “Dig In” to Healthy Breakfast Options at School
National School Breakfast Week Campaign Focuses on Benefits of School Breakfast
To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, Tri-Rivers Career Center will celebrate National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) during March 6-10, 2023. The NSBW campaign theme, “DIG IN to School Breakfast,” reminds the entire school community that healthy breakfast options available at school provide an energizing start to the day for students.
U.S. Department of Agriculture data show that more and more students are starting their day with a nutritious breakfast in their school cafeterias. The School Breakfast Program serves more than 14 million students every day.
Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for many families to find time for a healthy breakfast. Fortunately, Tri-Rivers offer nutritious school breakfasts, complete with fruit and low-fat or fat-free milk, to ensure students are fueled for learning every school day.
Studies show that students who eat school breakfast are more likely to:
· Reach higher levels of achievement in reading and math
· Score higher on standardized tests
· Have better concentration and memory
· Be more alert
· Maintain a healthy weight
“A healthy breakfast at the start of the day is a great way to ensure students are nourished and ready to learn,” said Angela Branam, Cafeteria Manager for Tri-Rivers. “National School Breakfast Week helps us educate parents and students about all the nutritious and delicious choices we offer.”
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Kathleen Clemons-Keller has joined the Tri-Rivers Career Center Team as the College and Career Readiness Coordinator. This position was made possible through Ohio’s Fair School Funding Plan that set aside funds for career awareness andexploration for grades K-12.
Clemons-Keller in her new position collaborates with Elementary, Middle and High SchoolSchool Counselors and throughout the Career Tech Planning District to develop and implement a K-12 aligned college and career readinessprogram.
Prior to coming to Tri-Rivers, Clemons-Keller worked at The Ohio State University Marion starting in 2008. Her last position at OSU was working for the Office of Student Life, Diversity and Inclusion. Prior to that, she worked for Marion City Schools.
She is very familiar with area schools. She graduated from Harding High School. During her junior and senior years, she attended Tri-Rivers in the General Office Secretary program.
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Seniors, please check back to this page as we continually add information and more details.
A Letter From the Executive Director of Operations, Mrs. Kristina Lucas:
March 2, 2023
Parent/Guardians of Tri-Rivers senior students:
We are thankful for our parental support at Tri-Rivers Career Center, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your son/daughter’s educational journey. Even through some of the most trying school years, your student has succeeded. With that being said, Tri-Rivers Career Center will be recognizing our successful seniors at a Ceremony Thursday, May 18th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Marion Coliseum located on the Marion County Fairgrounds: 220 E. Fairground St. Marion, Ohio 43302. All senior completers will be recognized for their accomplishments that evening.
This event is a celebration of their achievements and successes while attending Tri-Rivers. Many of our students have set goals that will move them way beyond the walls of TRCC and for that we are honored and privileged to celebrate them.
We will hold a Senior Meeting with our current Senior students during their lunches at TRCC on Wednesday, April 5th. We will review the important dates and answer questions regarding the ceremony and end of the year events. All of our Senior information will be posted on the Tri-Rivers website www.tririvers.com and will be announced on our Morning News.
FAQ’s-Frequently Asked Questions:
What should students wear? Students should dress formally. Males should wear a shirt with a collar, dress shirt and/or tie, and dress pants. Females are encouraged to wear dresses or skirts of appropriate length, or dress pants. We ask that ALL students refrain from wearing t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants and tennis shoes. For safety reasons NO flip flops or high heels.
All students will be asked to wear their Home-School purchased Josten’s gowns during the ceremony. No caps or tassels at the TRCC ceremony-students may wear their NTHS/NHS cords. If students are homeschooled or they do not intend to participate at their home school graduation but are interested in walking at Tri-Rivers Senior Recognition – please send them to Mrs. Rhonda Irey in the SRC by Friday, April 28th to place a hold on a robe for the event.
What time does the event start? The event starts promptly at 7:00 pm. We are asking that all students arrive by 6:00 pm to prepare for the line-up and seating arrangements. We ask that all parents attending remain at the event until the last student crosses the stage. This minimizes the distraction from our students that deserve to be recognized properly.
How long does the event last? The event itself typically lasts about 90 minutes. Please be prepared to stay inside the Coliseum until all students are released. We have many students that have worked hard to be recognized and we would like to make sure we honor them.
Are pictures available? Yes. We plan to have photographers take candids throughout the event and take individual photos of each senior as they exit the stage. We will post these on our social media for parents.
How many guests may attend? At this time we are allowing each senior to bring as many family/friend members as they would like. Tickets are not necessary for entry into this event.
What if I have a family member with Handicap Accessible needs? We will have handicap accessible parking and seating available. The seating is limited so we ask that only one other person from your family sit with them so that we have room for others with needs and our seniors.
May I take pictures? Yes, we just ask that you wait until after the ceremony to take pictures with your student.
Again, this is a celebration to recognize our seniors and we want to honor their accomplishments at TRCC. Each student that walks across the stage deserves to have their name and accomplishments heard by all. As a reminder, please keep all cell phones and devices on mute until the ceremony is completed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me via email
Respectfully,
Kristina Lucas
Kristina M. Lucas
Checklist of important dates:
Seniors, please check back to this page as we continually add information and more details.
What’s Your E? Enrolled. Enlisted. Employed. From below:
Above, Tammi Cowell is picture with Dr. Amy Adams of MTC.
Tammi Cowell, Tri-Rivers Treasurer/CFO.
Mrs. Tammi Cowell, Tri-Rivers Treasurer/CFO was inducted into Marion Technical College’s Alumni Hall of Fame Thursday, November 17, at a ceremony held in the Health Technolgoies Center on the Marion Campus.
Mrs. Cowell oftentimes talks about people today needing more grit. Mrs. Cowell IS the definition of grit—she displays true grit. Her courage and resolve as she has faced life’s obstacles is truly amazing.
She started her career at TRCC. She was a very young mom and a high school secretary at Tri-Rivers. She handled both roles—and her many other roles —with a confidence and maturity that belied her youthful age. She moved from that position to the Executive Secretary to the Superintendent.
As a life-long learner she continued her education, here at MTC, thenearning a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Mount VernonNazarene University. All along she continued to grow in her career. She left Tri-Rivers to become the treasurer/CFO at Northmor and then hired back at Tri-Rivers as Treasurer/CFO.
At Northmor Mrs. Cowell improved their cash balance from $0 to $6 million in five year. And since returning to Tri-Rivers she has doubled Tri-Rivers’ cashcarryover balance in just three years by implementing cost savingsmeasures and managing or initiating several grants.
MTC Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees, l-r: Tammi Cowell, John “Tom” Gleespen, Sue Jacob and Darl Snyder.
Mrs. Cowell is also active in the Ohio Association of School Business Officials(also know as OASBO) by serving as a board member and worker bee on many committees.
Locally she is active in the Junior Service Guild and Marion Women’s Club Home. She’s also board member for the Women’s Business Council and has been active with United Way and the Salvation Army.
In 2019 she received Central Region Distinguished Service Award by OASBO’s Foundation for School Business Management. That same year she was selected as an Emerging Leader for OASBO. Tammi was named as an Outstanding Alumni at Tri-Rivers.
Mrs. Cowell has taken her Associate Degree and continued to build on it…She has continually given back to Marion Technical College by serving for many years as a business advisory committee member. She IS a proud MTCgraduate and a wonderful ambassador.
Whatever job Mrs. Cowell has, she takes it to the next level. She not only has grit, she is disciplined, tenacious and a force in her field. She is very deserving of this award. Congratulations, Mrs. Cowell! All of us at TRCC are proud of you!
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“Peace, Love & School Lunch” Campaign highlights #NSLW22
To recognize the National School Lunch Program, serving nearly 30 million children each day, Tri-Rivers school will celebrate National School Lunch Week from October 10-14, 2022. The fun and creative campaign theme, “Peace, Love & School Lunch,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success both in and out of the classroom.
Research shows children are getting their healthiest meals at school. National School Lunch Week will highlight the nutritious foods available daily at Tri-Rivers school. Tri-Rivers will be offering a new whole grain item each day to gage student interest. On the menu that week we will be offering those retro classics with a twist that everyone remembers.
“School lunches offer students fruits and vegetables, whole grains and milk, and meet federal nutrition standards limiting fat, calories and sodium.” “National School Lunch Week helps us educate parents and students about all the wonderful benefits of our lunch program.”
The federally funded National School Lunch Program (NSLP) has been fueling students for success for 75 years. Students can enjoy the convenience of a healthy school lunch for just $3.00. Some students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Free and reduced lunch forms are available in the cafeteria, main office and on final forms.
The “Peace, Love & School Lunch” campaign is made possible by the nonprofit School Nutrition Association and Kellogg’s. Parents and students can follow the fun on social media using the hashtags #NSLW22, #PeaceLoveSchoolLunch and #SchoolLunch.
