Judith A. Resnik Community Learning Center (formerly Fairlawn Elementary School)

	65 North Meadowcroft Drive Akron OH 44313 330/873-3370; Fax: 330/873-3325 Resnik CLC's ODE report card/demographics Resnik CLC's January 2009 newsletter Resnik's Web site
Grades: K-5 Colors: Blue and White Mascot: Shining Stars Average Class Size: 21.35 – Average Enrollment: 367 School Day: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Principal: Toan Dang-Nguyen
What makes the Resnik CLC special? The new Judith A. Resnik Community Learning Center opened December 18, 2006. We have focused on a theme that ties all that we do together. SPACE stands for "Students Participating in Academics through Creative Exploration." Resnik's staff is dedicated to helping students achieve their fullest potential. Various instructional strategies such as differentiation of instruction are implemented in classrooms to meet the educational needs of every student. Continuous staff development is provided for staff members so that current teaching practices are implemented to meet the needs of all our students. An active PTA contributes to the success of Resnik students! The school is the recipient of numerous grants such as the Educator Initiative Grant. The 100 Book Challenge aids every classroom because students read at their "just-right" level. That motivates and instills a love of reading in students. Planners and newsletters aid school-home communication. Resnik benefits from strong community partnerships with AkronReads, The University of Akron, Target and many more! The school received a state award for reading. We were recognized as a state "School of Promise," distinguished in the area of reading, for the 2005-06 school year. We are linked with resources from Exxon Mobile, NASA and COSI to strengthen our reading, writing, math and science skills. We celebrate successes here with a parent/student luncheon every grading period to honor our students of outstanding character. We had three teachers who were selected as the district's Teachers of the Year in 1996, 1999 and 2006. Teachers have an average of 23 years of experience, and 84% hold a master's degree or higher. History Original building constructed in 1929 Originally part of Portage Township Annexed by the city of Akron in 1931 Additions in 1949, 1952, 1954, 1958 (primary unit) and 1972 (LRC) In 1931, the city of Akron extended its western boundary to include Fairlawn School, once a part of Portage Township and named for the village of Fairlawn. This area can trace its "school" to the 1820s. The "new, modern building" constructed in 1929 contains, in its cornerstone, the names of the children and teachers of the school and a history of Portage Township. Groundbreaking for new (Judith A. Resnik) building on November 12, 2005; ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 16, 2006; classes started in new building on December 18, 2006 Directions Left on Broadway to Perkins Left on Perkins to Innerbelt Follow Innerbent to W. Market St. Right on W. Market St. and continue approximately 3.8 miles to N. Meadowcroft Drive Right on N. Meadowcroft Drive to school

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