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Published August 26, 2008 07:28 pm - Mild temperatures gave students and staff a sunny start Tuesday as schools in Ashtabula, Buckeye, Conneaut, Geneva, Grand Valley and Jefferson school districts kicked off the new school year. Students get sunny start for resumption of most Ashtabula County schools From staff reports Star Beacon Mild temperatures gave students and staff a sunny start Tuesday as schools in Ashtabula, Buckeye, Conneaut, Geneva, Grand Valley and Jefferson school districts kicked off the new school year.
Throughout the weekend, temperatures soared to 90 with high humidity but cooled off just in time for the start of classes. “It was perfect weather for school,” said Patrick Colucci, assistant superintendent for Ashtabula Area City Schools. “Teachers and staff were prepared for today, so everything went very smooth. Everybody was all smiles.” Mary Balmford, principal of Ridgeview Elementary, was busy greeting parents and students at the door Tuesday morning. “Our goal today is to get everyone where they need to go and get into the swing of a routine,” Balmford said. Ridgeview Elementary, located at 3456 Liberty St., is part of the Buckeye Area Local School District, which overall had a nice smooth opening day, said Nancy Williams, Buckeye superintendent. “I am so excited about all the new students I will get to meet this year,” said Deb Collins, a learning disability tutor and guided-reading and language arts aide. “My heart is with the kids who have a hard time.” Happy mom Lisa Haase escorted her two children into Ridgeview Elementary for their first day in second and sixth grades. “The little one was very excited, but the older one is very nervous. It is nice to see them enter a new grade, but it was also nice having them home,” she said. “Driven to Read” is the theme this year at Kingsville Elementary, located at 5875 Route 193, which will use car racing decorations, said Nick Orlando, school principal. “It is always great to see the kids once again,” he said. Tim Essig, principal of Pierpont Elementary, concurred with Orlando’s sentiments. “We are having a wonderful day that includes 20 new students this year,” Essig said. Mary Zappitelli, superintendent of Geneva Area City Schools, was very pleased with the first day in her district. “I have been out to all the buildings, and we are in good shape; a great start,” she said. 
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