On Wednesday afternoon, we received notification from the Ohio Department of Education that President Obama will be speaking, via the Internet, to American’s School Children on Tuesday, September 8, at noon.  According to the Ohio Department of Education, the President is expected to challenge students to work hard, set educational goals and take responsibility for their learning.
 

Unfortunately, the time that has been chosen (noon) falls directly into the time slot when a large number of our students are either eating lunch or at recess.  As such, it is our plan to record the President’s message.  By taping the President’s message, our teachers and building principals will then have the ability to review the message and determine the appropriate grade levels and curriculum areas for later viewing of this Presidential address.
 

Additionally, approximately 40 parents have telephoned or emailed the District and expressed concern about having their children listen to the President’s message. Should any parent desire that their child not view this recording of the President’s address, we ask that you contact your child’s building principal in order to make your desires known.